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Published 12:15 am Wednesday, December 4, 2024

With live music, book clubs, presentations, special events and more, there’s something for everyone. Check out our full listings for all the happenings in the Rogue Valley, including holiday events, recurring activities, plays and gallery showings each week at rv-times.com/go_rogue.

To submit your event to Go! Rogue, email information to go@rv-times.com.

Wednesday, Dec. 4

Bird Walk: Jim Hostick, of the Rogue Valley Audubon Society, leads slow-paced, 1½-mile walks at 8:30 a.m. the first Wednesday of every month at Denman Wildlife Area, off Touvelle or Agate roads, in Eagle Point. The numbers of different species observed by participants are entered in the Cornell Ornithological Laboratory’s eBird database. Participants will need to purchase an Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife parking permit. See roguevalleyaudubon.org for directions and information.

‘Windows in Time’ History Lecture: As part of the free “Windows in Time” library lecture series, author and historian Carole Nielson will present “Tales Of Oregon Country” at noon Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., and again at noon, Wednesday, Dec. 11, the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Nielson, who has published several articles for “Wild West” magazine and written several history books, will speak about her book, “Tales of Oregon Country,” which includes 12 short stories of Oregon History. Registration is required; a livestream option of this program will also be available on Dec. 4. Recordings of presentations are available on the JCLS Beyond YouTube channel. To register or for further details, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.

Banned Book Club: Adults can meet to read and discuss banned books at 4 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Talk will focus on what caused selected books to be banned, what being banned means, how this impacts us as a society, and if we agree or disagree. On Dec. 4, the book to be discussed will be “Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck. Stop by the Medford reference desk to pick up a copy of the month’s current title. For details or to register, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679.

Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Local Vines Wine Bar, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point. See localvineswinebar.com or call 541-840-3039.

Millward Jam: Singer, songwriter and guitarist Rick Millward will host a community jam from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

Rogue Blues Society: The Rogue Blues Society holds a jam session from 6 to 9 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at Grape Street Bar & Grill, 31 S. Grape St., Medford. On Dec. 4 the host band will be the Dan Day Blues Band; a different band hosts each jam. Admission is free; donations accepted. See rogueblues.org/jams or find Rogue Blues Society on Facebook.

Israeli Chamber Project: Chamber Music Concerts will present the Israeli Chamber Project in concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., at Southern Oregon University. Comprised of flute, clarinet, violin/viola, cello, harp and piano, this diverse ensemble will perform “Magical Transformations,” a program featuring music by Maurice Ravel, Claude Debussy, Gilad Cohen, Camille Saint-Saëns, and Igor Stravinsky. Now in its second decade, the Israeli Chamber Project is a dynamic ensemble comprising strings, winds, harp, and piano, that brings together some of today’s most distinguished musicians for chamber music concerts and educational and outreach programs both in Israel and abroad. Tickets are $49-$59, discounts available for full-time students and Oregon Trail Card holders. To purchase tickets and see program details, see chambermusicconcerts.org or call 541-552-6154.

Thursday, Dec. 5

Slopes & Trails: Slopes & Trails will host a free meet-and-greet at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant, 150 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville. The nonprofit provides social and recreational activities. See slopes.org.

Brisbane Project: Lead guitarist Michael Ian Brisbane, bassist Mike Pugh and drummer Nick Brosio, will play a mix of blues and Texas rock at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Craig Martin: Guitarist and singer Craig Martin performs a variety of “two-lane highway songs” at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at the Wild Goose Cafe and Bar, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland. See wildgoosecafe.com or call 541-488-4103.

Stamp Club: The Southern Oregon Philatelic Society meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month in the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church, 607 W. Main St., Medford. All ages welcome; doors open at 6:30 p.m. For information, see classic.stamps.org/SOPS or call 541-770-1689.

‘A Winters Carol’: Musical duo Men of Worth – Donnie Macdonald and James Keigher — along with Maureen Brennan on Celtic harp and Kevin Carr on Uilleann pipes and Fiddle will present a holiday concert, “A Winters Carol,” featuring Irish and Scottish folk music at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland. Admission is a suggested donation of $25 at the door; reservations required. To register, email at mahogmusic@charter.net. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. For further details, see grizzlypeakwinery.com or call 541-482-5700.

Friday, Dec. 6

Rogue X: The indoor pools and gym at Rogue X, 901 Rossanley Drive, Medford, is open for lap and recreational swimming and gym sports such as basketball and volleyball daily. For information on swim and gym schedules, as well as swim lessons, see roguexmedford.com or call 541-774-2400.

Ice Skating: The Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink, located at 95 Winburn Way, across from the Lithia Park playground in Ashland, will be open for outdoor skating daily, throughout the winter months, weather permitting. Admission is $5, $4 for ages 6-13, and free for ages 5 and younger. Skate rentals are available for $3. Punchcards and group rates available. Call 541-552-2258 or see ashland.or.us/icerink for schedule and admission information. All changes in participation requirements, scheduling, skating lessons and programs will be posted to the website.

Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.

Rick Millward: Singer, songwriter and guitarist Rick Millward will perform a mix of classic and current rock, pop, folk and original music at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.

Pacifica: Vocalist Alissa Weaver, guitarist and vocalist Jack Fischer, and drummer Michael Whipple will perform at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Pebblestone Cellars, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent. See pebblestonecellars.biz or call 541-512-1655.

Robbie DeCosta & Friends: Singer and guitarist Robbie DeCosta and friends will perform a mix of rock, pop, and oldies at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Dunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See dunbarfarms.com or call 541-414-3363.

Aaron Reed: Aaron Reed, member of the duo Brothers Reed, will perform original acoustic pop, blues, bluegrass and folk at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.

Shae and Jenni: Singers Shae Celine and Jennifer Abdo will perform covers of popular music, jazz standards and more at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Saucy: The five-piece band will play an eclectic mix of country, folk, rock and more at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

John Dabaco: Jazz pianist John Dabaco will perform standards and classics from 6 to 8 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at the Hearsay Restaurant, Lounge & Garden, 40 S. First St., Ashland. Call 541-625-0505.

Stand-up Comedy: Black Market Comedy will host a stand-up comedy show from 8 to 10 p.m. the first Friday and Saturday of each month, at Roxy’s Bar & Grill, 2375 S. Pacific Highway, Medford. Must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are $15; available online at eventbrite.com. For further details, see blackmarketcomedy.com.

Chasing Keridwyn: Five-piece band Chasing Keridwyn will perform a mix of bluegrass, Americana, folk and country at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent. Tickets are $15; must be 21 or older to attend. See talentclublive.com for ticket info or call 541-535-2721.

Saturday, Dec. 7

Ashland Ski & Gear Swap: The annual Ashland Ski & Gear Swap will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, and from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Dec. 8, in the Rogue River Room of the Stevenson Union building at Southern Oregon University, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. The swap features a large inventory of new and used outdoor equipment and clothing. All sales final. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Southern Oregon University Outdoor Program. For further details, including gear drop-off times, see ashlandskiswap.com.

Project FeederWatch: Volunteers can learn how to identify and help experts count birds that visit feeders at 9 a.m. alternate Saturdays beginning Nov. 9 and running through March 15, at North Mountain Park Nature Center, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Results will be submitted to Cornell University’s FeederWatch program, a nationwide citizen-science, bird-monitoring effort. Admission is free and pre-registration is not required; loaner binoculars will be available. For further information See northmountainpark.org call 541-488-6606.

Grants Pass Growers Market: Find seasonal produce, baked goods, beverages and more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the corner of F and 4th Streets, Grants Pass, through Nov. 23. See growersmarket.org.

Talent Garden Club: The Talent Garden Club meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Talent library, 101 Home St., Talent. The club promotes environmentally healthy practices, educates the community about best gardening practices, encourages the formation of pollinator gardens and finances scholarships for students pursuing horticulture related majors. For more information, email at info@ talentgardenclub.com or see talentgardenclub.com.

Rogue X: The indoor pools and gym at Rogue X, 901 Rossanley Drive, Medford, is open for lap and recreational swimming and gym sports such as basketball and volleyball daily. For information on swim and gym schedules, as well as swim lessons, see roguexmedford.com or call 541-774-2400.

Ice Skating: The Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink, located at 95 Winburn Way, across from the Lithia Park playground in Ashland, will be open for outdoor skating daily, throughout the winter months, weather permitting. Admission is $5, $4 for ages 6-13, and free for ages 5 and younger. Skate rentals are available for $3. Punchcards and group rates available. Call 541-552-2258 or see ashland.or.us/icerink for schedule and admission information. All changes in participation requirements, scheduling, skating lessons and programs will be posted to the website.

Book Signing: Local author Ruth Wire will be available for book signings from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Metaphysical Library, 1757 Ashland St., Ashland. Excerpts from two of Wire’s novels, “Love Among the Grownups,” and “Universe of Two,” will be read by local actress Pam Ward. See rvml.org/events or call 541-552-9119.

Rogue Valley Chorale: The Rogue Valley Chorale Association will present its annual winter concert, “Home for the Holidays,” at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. This family friendly concert will feature all four RVCA ensembles. The program will include a selection of favorite holiday songs, stories and perhaps even a visit from a popular friend dressed all in red. Tickets are $25, $10 for ages 22 and younger. For tickets and further details, see craterian.org, visit the box office, or call 541-779-3000.

Alissa Weaver: Singer-songwriter Alissa Weaver will perform original songs at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.

Jen Ambrose: Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jen Ambrose will play a mix of original blues, soul and folk at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Mountain Top Sound: Four-piece band Mountain Top Sound will perform a blend of Americana and folk with a hint of bluegrass at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Dunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See dunbarfarms.com or call 541-414-3363.

Jefferson Baroque Orchestra: The Jefferson Baroque Orchestra and Choir will perform a concert of music by George Frideric Handel, featuring Part 1 of the “Messiah,” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church,140 N. Oakdale Ave., Medford; and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at Ashland First United Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland. A holiday tradition, Handel’s “Messiah” returns to the JBO in its 31st season, led by Music Director Abigail Mace. The performance will feature local vocal soloists Jennifer Matsuura, Lindsay Kuzmitz, Shelly Cox-Thornhill, Phil Koenig, Holden Cook and Philip Engdahl. Handel’s Coronation Anthem No. 2, “Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened,” will open the concert. At the conclusion of the concert, join with the choir in singing the “Hallelujah” chorus. Tickets are $25, $20 for seniors ages 65 and older, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders. Tickets are available at the door or via JBO’s website. For tickets and further details, see jeffersonbaroque.org.

Sunday, Dec. 8

Joshua Smith: Singer-songwriter Joshua Smith will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumessuncrestwinery.com or call 541-608-1755.

Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at Pebblestone Cellars, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent. See pebblestonecellars.biz or call 541-512-1655.

Skye & Lee: Singer Michaela Skye and multi-instrumentalist and singer Albert Lee will perform at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Jazz Vespers: First Presbyterian Church will hold a free, all-ages jazz vespers concert at 5 p.m. the second Sunday of each month at the First Presbyterian Church, 85 S. Holly St., Medford. See firstpreschurchmedford.com or call 541-779-1711.

John Craigie: Portland-based singer-songwriter and producer John Craigie will perform a blend of soul and folk, along with special guest Dean Johnson, at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland. Tickets are $36 in advance, $41 at the door. Tickets are available online at eventbrite.com; must be 21 or older to attend. $1 from each ticket sold goes to support the non-profit Northwest Harvest. Northwest Harvest builds partnerships in communities across Washington to get food where it’s needed most. Doors open at 6 p.m. For further information or to purchase tickets, see ashlandfolkcollective.com.

Monday, Dec. 9

Rogue X: The indoor pools and gym at Rogue X, 901 Rossanley Drive, Medford, is open for lap and recreational swimming and gym sports such as basketball and volleyball daily. For information on swim and gym schedules, as well as swim lessons, see roguexmedford.com or call 541-774-2400.

Ice Skating: The Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink, located at 95 Winburn Way, across from the Lithia Park playground in Ashland, will be open for outdoor skating daily, throughout the winter months, weather permitting. Admission is $5, $4 for ages 6-13, and free for ages 5 and younger. Skate rentals are available for $3. Punchcards and group rates available. Call 541-552-2258 or see ashland.or.us/icerink for schedule and admission information. All changes in participation requirements, scheduling, skating lessons and programs will be posted to the website.

Siskiyou Koi and Pond Club: Those interested in koi fish and fish ponds can meet at 6 p.m. the second Monday of each month. Club meetings are held to educate, support and assist other members with the hobby. Learn about building a pond or solving problems in an existing pond. Meetings are potluck dinners and held at member’s homes. Call 541-601-5525 or email at Terrybrown2409@gmail.com for directions to the meetings and further information.

Tuesday, Dec. 10

Medford Teen Advisory Group: Motivated teens in grades 7 to 12 can meet to brainstorm ideas, discuss books and movies, help make decisions on programming and displays in the teen library, and make crafts at 5 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Snacks provided. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679.

Wednesday, Dec. 11

‘Windows in Time’ History Lecture: As part of the free “Windows in Time” library lecture series, author and historian Carole Nielson will present “Tales Of Oregon Country” at noon Wednesday, Dec. 4, Wednesday, Dec. 11, the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Nielson, who has published several articles for “Wild West” magazine and written several history books, will speak about her book, “Tales of Oregon Country,” which includes 12 short stories of Oregon History. Registration is required; a livestream option of this program will also be available on Dec. 4. Recordings of presentations are available on the JCLS Beyond YouTube channel. To register or for further details, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.

Millward Jam: Singer, songwriter and guitarist Rick Millward will host a community jam from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

Band of Brothers: Vocalist Megan Baker, guitarist and vocalist Steve Hopkins, bassist John Lingafelter, and Nevin Van Manen on keys will perform at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Local Vines Wine Bar, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point. See localvineswinebar.com or call 541-840-3039.

Rogue Valley Photography Club: The Rogue Valley Photography Club meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. The meetings cover a wide variety of subjects and offer new insights and learning opportunities. Library doors are locked at 7 p.m.; early arrival is highly recommended. For further information find Rogue Valley Photography Club.

Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra: The Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra — an 18-piece big band — along with vocalist Dianne Strong-Summerhays will play music for listening and dancing in the style of Count Basie and Duke Ellington from 7 to 9 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at Grape Street Bar & Grill, 31 S. Grape St., Medford. See grapestreetbarandgrill.com or call 541-500-8881.

Thursday, Dec. 12

Romance Readers Book Club: Adults interested in reading romance novels meet at 3 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the Gold Hill library, 202 Dardanelles St. On Thursday, Dec. 12, the novel to be discussed will be “Real Men Knit,” by Kwana Jackson. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-855-1994.

Community Dinner: The 1st Phoenix Community Center will hold a community dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday of every month, at the community center, 121 2nd St., Phoenix. See 1stphoenix.org or call 541-543-6874.

Phil Reed: Phil Reed, member of the duo Brothers Reed, will perform original acoustic pop, blues and folk at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Friday, Dec. 13

Studio Roxander ‘The Nutcracker Ballet’: Studio Roxander returns to the stage with its annual full-length production of “The Nutcracker.” The show will feature professional guest artists Sydney Dolan and Ashton Roxander (principal dancers with the Philadelphia Ballet) as the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Productions are scheduled for 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Fridays through Sundays, Dec. 13-22, at the Crater Performing Arts Center, 655 N. Third St., Central Point. Tickets are $14-$30. For details and tickets, see studioroxander.com or call 541-773-7272.

Shine On: The band — guitarist Steve Shine, bassist John Galloway, and drummer Cathy Dorris — will play covers of Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia songs at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at Pebblestone Cellars, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent. See pebblestonecellars.biz or call 541-512-1655.

Holly Gleason: The singer, songwriter and guitarist will perform original folk along with a few covers at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.

Shae and Jenni: Singers Shae Celine and Jennifer Abdo will perform at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.

Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs and holiday tunes at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at Dunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See dunbarfarms.com or call 541-414-3363.

Winter Fine Arts Festival: Ashland High School will showcase student art during the 33rd annual Winter Fine Arts Festival at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, in the school’s Cafeteria Commons and Mountain Avenue Theatre, 201 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland. This festive and family-friendly evening includes a catered dinner by the Culinary Arts Program students and exhibitions by students in the Fine Arts Programs. A performing arts variety show will close out the evening at 7 p.m. with solo and group performances by music and theatre students. Tickets are $15, $5 for students and free for kids ages 4 and younger. Tickets can be purchased online at eventbrite.com or https://tinyurl.com/ycyhf44w. Proceeds support arts programs through Ashland High Arts Advocates, a nonprofit dedicated to creating accessible arts programs for K-12 students. See ashlandarts.org for information.

Rogue Valley Symphony: The symphony, conducted by Martin Majkut, will present “A Gospel Christmas,” a holiday pops concert starring Marques Jerrell Ruff and the Florida State University Gospel Choir, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, and 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14-15, on the historic Angus Bowmer stage at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. Tickets are $50-$80. Tickets and further details can be found at rvsymphony.org or by calling 541-708-6400.

Saturday, Dec. 14

Crater Rock Museum Kids Day: Crater Rock Museum, 2002 Scenic Ave., Central Point, hosts a family-friendly Kids Day from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. the second Saturday of every month. Kids can learn how to be a rockhound and use a sluice to pan for gemstones. Panning bags are $1 off on Kids Day. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and veterans; youths 17 and younger get in free. See craterrock.com or call 541-664-6081.

Low-cost Pet Vaccines: Make an appointment for your pet to get vaccinated and microchipped the third Saturday of each month. This drive-thru, appointment-only clinic is open to dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. Vaccines available for dogs are rabies and the vaccine for distemper, distemper, adenovirus type 2, parainfluenza, and the parvovirus. The FVRCP vaccine available for cats is for panleukopenia (feline distemper), rhinotracheitis, and calicivirus. Reservations must be made by Friday before the scheduled clinic. All vaccinations are $20 each; microchips are $25 per pet. This is a cash-only clinic. All pets must be in good health. Pets that are on antibiotics, in heat or on cortisone products cannot be vaccinated. The Talent location will be provided upon registration; owners with more than one pet must schedule a separate time slot for each pet. Cats must arrive in secure carriers, one cat per carrier. Dogs must wear a collar and have a leash attached at all times. To reserve a spot, see calendly.com/fotas. For further details see fotas.org/clinics or call 541-774-6654.

Rogue Gallery & Art Center Family Art Day: Kids and families of all ages can explore and create art from noon to 2 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at Rogue Gallery & Art Center, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford. Make your own art projects to take home, and explore gallery spaces with an art scavenger hunt. All materials will be provided. Admission is free; registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 541-772-8118 or see roguegallery.org.

Build With Legos: Kids 5 and older can build with Legos from 1 to 4 p.m. the second Saturday and Sunday of every month, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.

Uke Jam: A free, family-friendly uke jam and sing-along, led by Tish McFadden, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Pebblestone Cellars, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent. Acoustic instruments and voices of all abilities are invited to join in; songbooks, wine, beverages and snacks available for purchase. Call 541-840-8075.

Just Enough: The band Just Enough will perform at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumessuncrestwinery.com or call 541-608-1755.

Pozitronics: Five-piece band, the Pozitronics, will perform a mix of R&B, blues, classic rock and holiday tunes at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Dunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See dunbarfarms.com or call 541-414-3363.

Rogue Hot Club: Guitar and mandolin duo, Rogue Hot Club — Dan Fellman and Dayton Mason — will perform traditional Italian tunes at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Tea Leaf Green: San Francisco Bay Area-based four-piece jam band Tea Leaf Green — guitarist and vocalist Josh Clark, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Trevor Garrod, bassist Eric DiBerardino, and drummer Scott Rager — will perform original rock tunes at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent. Tickets are $40; must be 21 or older to attend. See talentclublive.com for ticket info or call 541-535-2721.

Sunday, Dec. 15

Craig Martin: Guitarist and singer Craig Martin will perform a variety of “two-lane highway songs” at 10 a.m. the third Sunday of every month at Cafe Soleil, 250 E. Wagner St., Talent. Find Cafe Soleil on Facebook.com.

Ambrose & Galfano: Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jen Ambrose, along with guitarist and composer Jon Galfano, will perform a mix of original and classic rock tunes at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at Sams Creek Cellars, 39 Sams Creek Road, Gold Hill. See samscreekcellars.com or call 541-248-0494.

Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumessuncrestwinery.com or call 541-608-1755.

Aaron Reed: Aaron Reed, member of the duo Brothers Reed, will perform original acoustic pop, blues, bluegrass and folk at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.

Ann Kelly: Singer-songwriter Ann Kelly will perform a blend of pop, jazz, blues and retro R&B at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at Pebblestone Cellars, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent. See pebblestonecellars.biz or call 541-512-1655.

Joshua Paul: Guitarist and singer Joshua Paul will perform a blend of Americana, rock, country, and blues at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.

Malinka: Hear world folk music sung in English, Spanish, Russian, Serbian, and Romani by Malinka at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

Dave Brendlinger: Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dave Brendlinger will perform folk, Americana and Bluegrass cover tunes and original songs at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Tuesday, Dec. 17

Tuesday Afternoon Knitters: Knitters, crocheters, lace needle crafters and tatters of all skill levels gather to learn from each other, share ideas and create new pieces from 3 to 5 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Phoenix library, 510 W. First St. See Tuesday Afternoon Knitters on Facebook.

Southern Oregon Photographic Association: The local camera club meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month, September thru May, in Lidgate Hall at Medford United Church of Christ, 1801 E. Jackson St., Medford. The first meeting each month includes member competitions in both print media and Electronic Imaging Division. The second meeting of the month is dedicated to a program by a local photographer, instructor or photojournalist. All interested in photography or video production are welcome; no cost to attend. For further information, see sopacameraclub.com.

Wednesday, Dec. 18

Rogue Rage Duo: Harmonica player Harpo DeRoma and guitar and Dobro player Dan Tiller will perform Delta and country-style blues at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at Local Vines Wine Bar, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point. See localvineswinebar.com or call 541-840-3039.

Rogue Blues Society: The Rogue Blues Society holds a jam session from 6 to 9 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at Grape Street Bar & Grill, 31 S. Grape St., Medford. On Dec. 18 the host band will be the 12 Bars Deep; a different band hosts each jam. Admission is free; donations accepted. See rogueblues.org/jams or find Rogue Blues Society on Facebook.

Thursday, Dec. 19

Talent Book Club: Adults meet to discuss selected books at 4 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Talent Museum, 105 N. Market St., Talent. You do not need to have finished the book to attend. The club welcomes personal life experience comments related to book themes. Light refreshments will be served. For information, email at debra.moon7@gmail.com or call 530-570-5113.

Jon Galfano: The guitarist and composer will play his original instrumentals along with a blend of classic rock and pop tunes at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Friday, Dec. 20

Medford Garden Club: The garden club meets at 1 p.m. the third Friday of each month, September through June, at Ascension Lutheran Church, 675 Black Oak Drive, Medford. The talk will be followed by refreshments, a member provided plant sale and a business meeting including door prizes. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. See Medford Oregon Garden Club on Facebook or call 541-773-6884.

Giantess: Rock ’n’ roll trio —singer-songwriter and bassist Tess Minnick, guitarist Rob Gunderson, and drummer Tony Kay — will perform a blend of guitar driven blues rock, sultry jazz and a touch of rockabilly/country in an eclectic mix of covers and originals at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.

Jen Ambrose: Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jen Ambrose will play a mix of original blues, soul and folk at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.

Southern Oregon Repertory Singers: The 70-voice Southern Oregon Repertory Singers will present its holiday concert, “All the Stars Looked Down,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at United Church of Christ, 1801 E. Jackson St., Medford; and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 21-22, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., on the Southern Oregon University campus in Ashland. Under the leadership of Paul French, the Rep Singers will weave together an array of musical pieces that focus on peace and joy. Hear familiar holiday favorites as well as two new carol arrangements written by the Southern Oregon Repertory Singers’ Composer-in-Residence, Jodi French. Guest instrumentalists will join the choir to perform music from around the world. Tickets range from $15 to $45, discounted tickets available for students and Oregon Trail cardholders. For tickets and further information, see repsingers.org or call 541-552-0900.

Saturday, Dec. 21

Tabletop Gamer Day: Teens and adults can meet to play classic and newly released board games, as well as brand-new offbeat table-top games, during regular library hours the third Saturday of each month, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8690.

Nick Garrett Powell: Guitarist and singer Nick Garrett Powell, lead singer of the acoustic duo The Fret Drifters, will perform at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumessuncrestwinery.com or call 541-608-1755.

First Frost Gala: The Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink will host its annual “First Frost Gala” from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at 95 Winburn Way, across from Lithia Park, Ashland. Look for figure skating performances, live music and more. Skating admission is $5, $4 for ages 6-13, and free for ages 5 and younger. Skate rentals are available for $3; family discounts offered. Snacks and hot drinks will be available. Call 541-552-2258 or see ashland.or.us/icerink for schedule and admission information. All changes in participation requirements, scheduling, skating lessons and programs will be posted to the website.

Sunday, Dec. 22

Tomaseen Foley’s ‘A Celtic Christmas’: For more than 20 years, native Irishman (and Talent resident) Tomáseen Foley has brought his unique brand of storytelling magic to captivate holiday theatergoers in packed houses throughout the U.S. With warmth and humor, he and a dazzling tribe of world-class performers carry audiences back in time to a wintry night in an Irish “rambling house” where traditional song, dance, music and stories bring a community together for one wondrous evening. You don’t have to be Irish to appreciate this moving and intimate show that reminds us all of the power and joy of the ancient art of storytelling. This holiday treasure is set for 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. Tickets are $45-$39, and $34-$28 for ages 22 and younger. Tickets and further information are available at craterian.org, at the box office, or by calling 541-779-3000.

Jared Gutridge: Acoustic guitarist Jared Gutridge will perform a blend of indie rock and pop originals and covers at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumessuncrestwinery.com or call 541-608-1755.

Classical Vespers: First Presbyterian Church will hold a free classical vespers concert at 5 p.m. the fourth Sunday of each month at the First Presbyterian Church, 85 S. Holly St., Medford. XXXOn Nov. 24, pianist and organist Tereza Golombková will perform.XX See firstpreschurchmedford.com or call 541-779-1711.

Monday, Dec. 23

Rick Millward: Singer, songwriter and guitarist Rick Millward will perform a mix of classic and current rock, pop, folk and original music at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.

Wednesday, Dec. 25

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Thursday, Dec. 26

No Strings Attached Book Club: Adult readers can meet to discuss what they’re reading — recent reads, old favorites or anything in-between — from 3 to 4:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month, at the Jacksonville library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-899-1665.

Sunday, Dec. 29

Jared Gutridge: Acoustic guitarist Jared Gutridge will perform a blend of indie rock and pop originals and cover at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.

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