Colossal Community Yard Sale benefiting the Ashland Water Polo Club

On Sunday, Sept. 18, at 3 PM, Music at St. Mark’s presents An Afternoon of Chamber Music, with Larry Stubson, violin, Kimberly Fitch, viola, Thomas Stauffer, cello, and Cynthia Stauffer, piano presenting chamber works by Brahms, Kodaly, and Fauré. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is located at 5th and Oakdale in Medford. The concert is free, doors will open at 2:30, and a reception will follow in the Parish Hall. For more information, please see www.stmarks-medford.org or call Music at St. Mark’s at 541-821-0977.

Walk the Galleries of Ashland, Live Music with father daughter duo Planet Lullaby. Featured Artist Diane Ericson

Tour the Energy Efficient Showcase Home & See! FREE guided tours of the home, located at 203 White Oak Way in Shady Cove will start on Friday, September 9th and will run through Sunday, September 18th. Tours are available weekdays from 11AM – 7PM and weekends from 9AM – 8PM. Call 541-840-6728 or go to the www.OregonShowcaseHomes.com for more details.

Learn which are the most successful trees and shrubs for our climate and how to get them off to a good start.

Expand your knowledge of wine chemistry and sensory evaluation by exploring the higher chemistry and microbiology of winemaking.

Learn to make your own wine, from harvest to bottle; learning to make 10 gallons of “drinkable” wine. This is a two-day class.

Lovejoy Hospice holds its volunteer training from 8 am to 5 pm Monday and Tuesday, October 3-4, at 939 SE 8th Street, Grants Pass. Volunteers offer friendship and support to patients and their families, animal-assisted therapy, bereavement support and clerical help in the office. Information available at 541-474-1193 or lovejoyhospice.org.

Irises can be the pot of gold in a garden. A brief catalog of the large varied Iris family, followed by a discussion of cultural needs, including division will be presented. Focus will be bearded iris and the varied water-loving iris.

The Evans Valley Education Co-op is having a srap metal & iron fundraiser to raise funds for this school year. Donations are tax deductible and receipts are available. Kids and parents alike, thank you for your support!