Fresh and organic seasonal produce, fresh-cut flowers, crafts, specialty foods, drinks, food carts and more are available from local farms and vendors from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the National Guard Armory, 1420 E. Main St., Ashland; from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays in Hawthorne Park, 501 E. Main St., corner of East Jackson and Hawthorne streets, Medford; and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, along Oak Street in downtown Ashland. For more information, including a vendor list, see rvgrowersmarket.com.

With live music, book clubs, presentations, special events and more, there’s something for everyone. Check out our listings for all the happenings in the Rogue Valley.

Saturday, March 4

Polar Plunge: The annual Southern Oregon Polar Plunge to raise funds for Special Olympics Oregon athletes will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Road, Medford. The Southern Oregon Polar Plunge is one of Special Olympics Oregon’s premier fundraising events that fuels athletes with disabilities, by providing support for all of their training, sports equipment, travel, and fitness goals — leading up to all-inclusive participation in regional, national and international competitions for more than 12,000 participants statewide. To register to plunge or donate, see soor.org and choose the Southern Oregon Polar Plunge in Medford. For more information, call 541-841-6875 or email at soplunge@soor.org.

Project FeederWatch: Volunteers can help experts count birds that visit feeders at North Mountain Park at 9 a.m. the first and third Saturday through March 18, at 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Results will be submitted to Cornell University’s FeederWatch program. Admission is free and pre-registration is not required. For further information, see ashlandparksandrec.org, email at parksinfo@ashland.or.us or call 541-488-5340.

Grants Pass Growers Market: Find local seasonal produce, baked goods, beverages and more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the Commercial Building at Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass. See growersmarket.org.

Ruch Book Sale: Book sales are held from noon to 4 p.m. the first Saturday of each month, at the Book Barn, next to the Ruch library, 7919 Highway 238. Look for new or gently-used books, DVDs and CDs. Proceeds help fund library programs, activities and collections. Masks are required and book donations are welcome. Proceeds benefit the Ruch library’s programs and collections. For further details, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-899-7438.

Teen Gamer Day: Teens ages 13 and older can meet to play classic and newly released board games, offbeat table-top games, video games and more from 1 to 4 p.m. the first Saturday of each month, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. For further details, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679.

Monster Truck Nitro Tour: See the nation’s most competitive monster trucks, drone races, “Quad Wars” and more during the Monster Truck Nitro Tour Saturday and Sunday, March 4-5, at the Jackson County Expo, 1 Peninger Road, Central Point. Shows are scheduled for 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets for Friday and Sunday are $19.90, $15 for children 3 to 12 years; Saturday tickets are $25; $20 for children 3 to 12 years. Truck ride tickets are $20; VIP and Pit Pass tickets are available. For tickets and further information, see monstertrucktour.com/nitro-tour-events.

Creekside Strings: Creekside Strings students will perform Celtic tunes from 3 to 5 p.m. the first and third Saturday of each month at Black Sheep Pub & Restaurant, 51 N. Main St., Ashland. See theblacksheep.com or call 541-482-6414.

Clayton Joseph Scott: Singer-songwriter Clayton Joseph Scott will perform a blend of indie rock and pop at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Stone River Winery and Vineyard, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-631-9583.

33 String Drive: Holly Hurley on the upright bass, fiddler Lily McCabe, Jeffery Jones on the mandolin, Bob Evoniuk on the Dobro, banjoist Rick Nelson, and guitarist Ray Frey will perform hard-driving bluegrass and acoustic Americana, along with original music and arrangements at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.

The Shabby Guys: Guitarist Pete Brown, bassist Jeff Addicott, drummer Mike Fitch and Gordon Greenley on sax will play a mix of pop, blues, R&B and contemporary hits at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Nick and Shae: Multi-instrumentalist Nick Garrett-Powell and singer Shae Celine will perform covers of popular music at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. $7 cover. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Southern Oregon Repertory Singers: The choir, under the direction of Paul French, will present “There Will Come Soft Rains,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 5, in the Music Recital Hall, 405 S. Mountain Ave., on the Southern Oregon University campus in Ashland. The concert celebrates music’s power to refresh and will feature the music of Heinrch Schütz, Charles Stanford, Lili Boulanger, Edward Elgar, Jocelyn Hagen, and Peter Relph. Tickets are $36-$15, $5 for students and Oregon Trail card holders. A video recording of the concert will be available to view for up to one month following the performance for $10. Masks are required while in the Music Recital Hall. For tickets and further information, see repsingers.org or call 541-552-0900.

Thunderchud: Power-pop rock band Thunderchud will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Local 31 Pub, 31 Water St., Ashland. Tickets are $10. See local31pub.com or call 541-708-6813.

Bodhi Mojo: The psychedelic, five-piece jam band Bodhi Mojo will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at the Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent. Tickets are $15; must be 21 or older to attend. For tickets and further information, see talentclublive.com or call 541-535-2721.

Sunday, March 5

Joshua Paul: Guitarist and singer Joshua Paul will perform a blend of Americana, rock, country, and blues at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumesfamilyvineyards.com or call 541-608-1755.

Rogue Valley Old Timers Car Club: People interested in old car mechanics, restoration, safety and touring in their cars are invited to meet at 1:30 p.m. the first Sunday of every month, at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall, 1130 Hazel St., Central Point. Membership is open to anyone who owns a car or truck 30 years old or older. Call 541-535-7658 or 541-227-3030.

Northwest Bird Club: Owners and those interested in pet birds can meet at 2 p.m. the first Sunday of every month. For location and further details, see nwbirdclub.org or find Northwest Bird Club on Facebook.

J Brothers: Brothers Mark Johnson on vocals and keyboard and Scott Johnson on electric bass, will perform a mix of classic rock and pop at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.

Blue Lightning: This high-energy dance band — Sue Lundquist on keys and guitar, Rhonda Loftis on drums, Trish Cook, Dianne Strong-Summerhays on vocals, Crystal Reeves on electric violin, Brent Norton on lead guitar and Cedrick Buckingham on bass — will perform at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Klezmer Concert: Klezmer musician Michael Alpert, Latvian singer Sasha Lurje and violinist, composer and arranger Craig Judelman, will perform a concert “Yiddish Songs of the Jewish Ukrainian Heartland,” at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland. In this program, the three Klezmer musicians will bring a diverse repertoire to paint a picture of Jewish life in Ukraine and stand in solidarity with people fighting for their freedom. Tickets are $18 and are available online at brownpapertickets.com. For more information, email ayala@ashlandhavurah.org or call 541-488-7716.

Tuesday, March 7

Ashland Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market: Seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh-cut flowers, crafts, specialty foods, drinks and more are available from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays through November, at the National Guard Armory, 1420 E. Main St., Ashland. See rvgrowersmarket.com.

Books at Noon: This readers’ group discusses various books and offers suggestions for new reads at noon the first Tuesday of each month at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. For further details see, jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.

Eagle Point Friends Book Club: Discuss suggested books with this reader’s group from 12:30 to 3 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the Eagle Point library, 239 W. Main St. The book to be discussed on Tuesday, March 7, will be “The Sweetness of Water” by Nathan Harris. For further details see, jcls.libcal.com or call 541-826-3313.

Central Theme Book Talk Group: This readers’ group discusses various books everyone is currently reading and offers suggestions for new reads at 1 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Central Point library, 116 S. Third St. For further details, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-664-3228.

Community Discussion: Join Erika Bare, Assistant Superintendent for Ashland Public Schools, and Diane Berry, Counseling and Behavioral Health Teacher on Special Assignment for the Ashland School District, for a discussion on “Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention,” from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford. This talk is part of the Ashland Branch of the American Association of University Women and the Jackson County Library Services’ “Big Ideas” discussion series. Admission is free. For further details, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8690.

Queer Coffee House: The social group for LGBTQ+ communities and their allies can meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. The group gathers to watch movies, play games, build community, and share favorite books, movies, podcasts, and more. All ages welcome. For further details, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679.

Southern Oregon Photographic Association: The local camera club, active since 1961, meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month, in Lidgate Hall at the Medford United Church of Christ, 1801 E. Jackson St., Medford. All interested in photography or video production are welcome. For further information, see sopacameraclub.com.

Wednesday, March 8

‘Windows in Time’ local history lecture: As part of the free “Windows in Time” library lecture series, Amy Richard, former Media and Communications Manager for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, will present “Chance and Choice: Significant Moments in Oregon Shakespeare Festival History” at noon Wednesday, March 8, at the Phoenix library, 510 W. First St. Through the years, a perennial question from journalists, researchers and chambers of commerce has been how OSF became one of the largest professional repertory theaters in the country. This talk will highlight some of the significant moments that advanced its growth and shifted its policies and practices, making it what it is today. Registration is required for attending both in-person and online. To register and for further details, see jcls.libcal.com or for more info call 541-774-6980. Meeting details will be emailed to you when you register. This program will also be screened live at additional library locations; search “Watch With Us” at jcls.org to find a screening near you. The program will be recorded for later viewing on JCLS’ YouTube channel, youtube.com/c/JCLSBeyond.

Aaron Reed: Aaron Reed, member of the duo Brothers Reed, will perform original acoustic pop, blues, bluegrass and folk at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $17; includes dinner. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra: The Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra — a 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 at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, at Grape Street Bar & Grill, 31 S. Grape St., Medford. See grapestreetbarandgrill.com or call 541-500-8881.

Thursday, March 9

Creative Writing Lounge: Visit the Rogue River library’s writing lounge to write, collaborate, and receive feedback from other writers from 3 to 4 p.m. the second Thursday of each month, at the Rogue River library, 412 E. Main St. For further details, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-582-1714.

Jared Gutridge: Acoustic guitarist Jared Gutridge will perform a blend of indie rock and pop originals and covers at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Friends of Hannon Library: Southern Oregon University’s Friends of Hannon Library group will host veteran journalist and executive editor of Ashland.news, Bert Etling, who will present “Sense of Place: Community Journalism’s Role in Mediating Community Identity,” as part of the Friends’ “Speaker Series,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 9, in the Meese Room (#305) in the Hannon library, on the Southern Oregon University campus. Community papers have long played a central role in collecting, curating and distributing information that documents and shapes what’s happening in local areas, helping define and articulate what a community thinks of itself. Etling will discuss the transition of that role as newspapers adapt to an evolving media landscape. A Zoom link will also be available at hanlib.sou.edu/friends/lectureseries2022-23.html. For further details, email at libraryevents@sou.edu or call 541-552-6816.

SOU Percussion Ensembles: The Southern Oregon Percussion Ensembles, directed by Bryan Jeffs, will present their winter concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., on the Southern Oregon University campus in Ashland. A free livestream will also be available. For further details or to access the livestream, see oca.sou.edu.

Shane Koyczan: Poet and spoken word artist Shae Koyczan will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at the Havurah Synagogue,185 North Mountain Ave., Ashland. Koyczan burst into the national scene during the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver when the world caught a glimpse of his prodigious talent. Tickets are $20 and are available online at brownpapertickets.com/event/5704437 or at the Music Coop, 268 E. Main St., Ashland. Doors open at 7 p.m. For further details, call 541-488-7716.

Angelic Noise: Easy listening/pop band Angelic Noise will perform acoustic originals as well as covers at 9 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at Local 31 Pub, 31 Water St., Ashland. Tickets are $10. See local31pub.com or call 541-708-6813.

Friday, March 10

Jim Friend: Guitarist Jim Friend will play a mix of pop, light rock and country at 4:45 p.m. Friday, March 10, at the Urban Cork, 340 N. Fir St., Medford. See theurbancork.com or call 541-779-1788.

Slopes & Trails: Slopes & Trails will host a free meet-and-greet at 5 p.m. Friday, March 10, at Awen Winecraft, 3939 W. Main St., Medford. The nonprofit organization provides social and recreational activities. See slopes.org.

Gypsy Rogue: Guitarists Dan Fellman and Dayton Mason will perform a variety of jazz and swing styles at 5 p.m. Friday, March 10, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Shae and Jenni: Singers Shae Celine and Jennifer Abdo will perform at 5 p.m. Friday, March 10, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.

Trevor Hanks: Singer and guitarist Trevor Hanks will perform at 5 p.m. Friday, March 10, at Schmidt Family Vineyards, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass. See sfvineyards.com or call 541-846-9985.

Kelly & Ross: Ann Kelly and Mark Ross will perform at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 10, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Liam O’Neil: Pianist Liam O’Neil will perform classical and light rock music at 6 p.m. Friday, March 10, at Stone River Winery and Vineyard, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-631-9583.

Sour Dough Jazz Band: Guitarist Jack Hopfinger, bassist Jerry Burke Perez, Tarik Rajab on piano, and drummer Eric Schmidt will perform fusion jazz and funk at 6 p.m. Friday, March 10, at Bloomsbury Blends, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. $10 cover. See bloomsburyblends.com or call 541-708-0608.

Jones: Joshua and Shelley Kristen Jones will perform covers of popular classic rock, R&B, pop, jazz standards, and originals at 6 p.m. Friday, March 10, at Downtown Market Co., 123 W. Main St., Medford. See downtownmarketco.com or call 541-973-2233.

Tenebrae: Chamber Music Concerts will present Tenebrae in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 10, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., on the Southern Oregon University campus in Ashland. The program, “Hymn of Heavenly Beauty,” will include selections of choral works from the Renaissance through to the early 20th century. The choir, under the direction of Nigel Short, has earned international acclaim for its interpretations of choral music. Tickets are $45-$56. For tickets and further details, see chambermusicconcerts.org or by call 541-552-6154.

Joshua Paul: Guitarist and singer Joshua Paul will perform a blend of Americana, rock, country, and blues at 8 p.m. Friday, March 10, at Grape Street Bar & Grill, 31 S. Grape St., Medford. See grapestreetbarandgrill.com or call 541-500-8881.

Saturday, March 11

Eagle Point Cars & Coffee: Join other motorized vehicle enthusiasts for a morning of coffee, conversation and cars at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Eagle Point Grange, 5 S. Shasta Ave., Eagle Point. This family-friendly event is open to all makes, models, and years of cars, trucks, motorcycles, or any other motorized vehicles. For further information, find Eagle Point Cars & Coffee on Facebook.

Schneider Family Art Day: Families and friends of all ages are invited to create art and explore Southern Oregon University’s Schneider Museum of Art from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at the museum, 555 Indiana St., Ashland. Admission is free; free parking is available in designated lots. For further details, see sma.sou.edu or call 541-52-6245.

Crater Rock Kid’s Day: Crater Rock Museum will host a family-friendly Kid’s Day from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. the second Saturday of every month, at the museum, 2002 Scenic Ave., Central Point. The museum works to expose children to the world of earth sciences, fossils, dinosaurs, and more. Kids can learn how to be a rockhound, and use a sluice to pan for gemstones. Gemstone panning bags are $1 off on Kids Day. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and veterans; youths ages 17 and younger get in free. For further information, see craterrock.com or call 541-664-6081.

Oregon Cheese Festival: The annual Oregon Cheese Festival will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 11, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at the Jackson County Expo, 1 Peninger Road, Central Point. Taste and buy cheese, drinks, and accompaniments from artisan and specialty producers from Oregon and beyond and food carts. Saturday is an adults-only event; must be 21 or older to attend. Sunday is open to all ages. Tickets are $20 for either Saturday or Sunday; $5 for kids ages 4 to 12 on Sunday. Two-day and VIP passes are also available. You may also add a beverage tasting ticket for an additional $15 which includes a glass with the Oregon Cheese Guild logo. All tickets include tastings and demonstrations. For tickets and further information, see oregoncheesefestival.com.

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 very 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.

Victorian History Tour: Step back almost a century and experience Depression Era Jacksonville and hear about 19th century family life during a tour with costumed docents from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second Saturday of each month through May 13, at the Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville. Tours begin every 20 minutes and tour size is limited to 10 people at a time. Reservations are strongly encouraged; walk-ups will be accommodated based on available space; tickets are $10. Tickets can be purchased at historicjacksonville.org/victorian-theme-tours. Proceeds from all tours benefit historic restoration projects. For further information and other season offerings, call 541-245-3650 or email info@historicjacksonville.org.

Build With Legos: Kids 5 years and older can build with Legos from 1 to 3 p.m. the second Saturday and Sunday of every month through November, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. For further details, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.

Saturday Handweavers Guild: Those interested in weaving, spinning and other fiber arts can meet during the afternoon the second Saturday of each month September through June. All skill levels are welcome. For current meeting times and locations, which may change due to current COVID-19 restrictions, see saturdayhandweavers.com or email at kaffeens@gmail.com for more information.

Improvisational Quilting: Adults and teens 16 and older can explore a new technique of quilting at 3 p.m. the second Saturday of each month, at the Phoenix library, 510 W. First St. “Improvisational quilting” employs freedom from measuring, matching and perfection, while using a few thought-out limits. The library will provide a basic stash of fabric to get you started. You may bring your own fabric to use, or add it to the collective bin. A few sewing machines will be set up to share. For further details, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-535-7090.

Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Stone River Winery and Vineyard, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-631-9583.

Stolen Moments: Guitarist Dan Fellman, vocalist and guitarist Conny Lindley and Walter Lindley on upright bass will play American jazz standards, Latin jazz and Gypsy jazz at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Pacifica: Vocalist Alissa Weaver, guitarist and vocalist Jack Fischer, and drummer Michael Whipple will perform at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. $5 cover. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Gunstock Red: Singer and guitarist Jon Martin, guitarist Ben Jennings, bassist Joe Dalva, and drummer Troy Brummett will play a mix of Southern rock, country and blues at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Grape Street Bar & Grill, 31 S. Grape St., Medford. See grapestreetbarandgrill.com or call 541-500-8881.

Arthur Buezo: Hear savage folk music by Arthur Buezo at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Johnny B’s, 120 E. 6th St., Medford. Must be 21 or older to attend. See jbsmedford.com or call 458-226-2722.