Oct 29 Tuesday
Southern Oregon farmers exist on the frontlines of climate change. This is because the variables of seasonal temperature and water availability are both dominant factors influencing crop viability and success and are also the primary variables influenced by global warming and its climate change consequences.
Maud Powell, with OSU Extension鈥檚 Southern Oregon Office in Central Point serves as Associate Professor of Practice in the Small Farms Program. SOCAN鈥檚 October monthly general meeting at the Medford Public Library on October 29th from 6:00 鈥 7:30 will feature a presentation by Maud that explores the impacts of climate change on farmers and ranchers in Southern Oregon, especially related to their mental health and emotional well-being, and an Oregon State University Initiative, 鈥楥limate Stress and Grief: Building Resilience in Farmers and Ranchers鈥 that is addressing these concerns. Powell will also share initial findings from qualitative research conducted with Oregon farmers.
Oct 30 Wednesday
We have a wide assortment of food available. Bags with staple items are pre-filled, but we will gladly add any special requests if they are available. When you visit, there is always a simple lunch. On the last Wednesday of every month, we serve a pretty darned good hot meal with salad and a huge table filled with pies and desserts. We call it a community lunch. All are welcomed.
Gidion's KnotOctober 23 - November 10 鈥 1:00 p.m. 鈥 Grizzly Peak Winery
About the Play:Gidion鈥檚 Knot explores a mother (Erica Sullivan) and a teacher鈥檚 (Domenique Lozano) experience of coping with the unimaginable, and discovers the truth behind their shared grief over the mother鈥檚 son, Gidion. Directed by Terri McMahon and written by Johnna Adams, this intense drama showcases two powerful characters whose emotional depth and raw confrontation will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
Both Domenique Lozano and Erica Sullivan are esteemed artists from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Terri McMahon is also a beloved favorite with years of experience directing and collaborating with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
Please note that there is adult subject matter. The play runs eighty minutes with no intermission and tickets begin at $30.00. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.roguetheatercompany.com.
Here are the details for the next 2 dinners for Oct.Please RSVPThank youKim
American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 is having "Hamburger and Hog Dog Nite at the Post " on Wed Oct 23rd and 30th206 NW F St Grants Pass541-474-6400Serving from 4-6pm Cash only $5 to $8 depending on order. White board will have details. Please RSVP by Tues Oct 22nd and 29thProceeds benefit American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 Veteran Programs.
You are invited to learn zazen meditation at Ashland Zen Center, 740 Tolman Creek Road, Wednesdays at 6:20 pm. The 40 minute instruction will be followed by the Ashland Zen Center evening dharma program: a period of zazen, a service of lovingkindness and a Zen Buddhist teaching and discussion. Register and learn more at ashlandzencenter.org.
Oct 31 Thursday
RVML鈥檚 Annual Halloween Party!Food 鈥 Drinks 鈥 老夫子传媒DETAILS PENDING 鈥 COSTUMES OPTIONAL1757 Ashland St., Ashland, OR. One mile west of I-5 Exit 14.Free Admission 鈥 Full Calendar: https://rvml.org/events
Thursdays 6:00 - 7:30 pmIn-person and via Zoom
Calm Abiding Meditation
This meditation is common to many traditions of Buddhism. In this practice, we rest our attention on a simple meditative support, such as the breath. Instead of following thoughts and emotions as we usually do, we release them and maintain our connection to the support.
鈥淔rom this practice, we can experience a stable and calm mind. We learn to maintain and return to a sense of stillness, no matter what our outer circumstances. The mind is relaxed, alert and aware. The results of this practice are serenity, freedom in the face of circumstances, and ultimately Buddhahood.鈥
From Meditation for Beginners, by Bokar Rinpoche.
To attend Calm Abiding Meditation via Zoom, email the office at OFFICE@KSCASHLAND.ORG to join the mailing list.
Nov 01 Friday
Fall Book Sale Friends of the Redwood Libraries Fall Book Sale will be held Friday and Saturday, Nov. I and 2, at the Eureka Library,1313 Third St. Sale hours both days will be 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday鈥檚 sale is for members only, with memberships available at the door. Saturday鈥檚 sale is open to everyone.Most books will be offered for sale for the first time. Among them will be many cookbooks, histories, and mysteries, as well as a large selection of children鈥檚 books. CDs and DVDs will also be available. Payment may be made by cash (small bills appreciated) or check; credit cards will be accepted for purchases over $5. All proceeds benefit the entire Humboldt County Library System.