Recurring Weekly Happenings

ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum: A variety of interactive science exhibits are available at the museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. Admission is $12.50, $10.50 for ages 2 through 12 and 65 and older, and free for kids younger than 2, $3 for SNAP/Oregon Trail card holders. Admission is $3 the first Sunday of every month; group discounts available. See scienceworksmuseum.org or call 541-482-6767.

Children’s Museum: The Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon, 413 W. Main St., Medford, features early learning opportunities, educational experiences, interactive play exhibits and activities for children. Exhibits at the hands-on museum include farm-to-table play area, ranger station, wildlife rescue tree-house, a replica of Bigfoot, “The Makery,” art projects and more. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Admission is $12 for adults; $8 for children; memberships, scholarships and discounts available. See tcmso.org or call 541-772-9922.

Southern Oregon Historical Society: Explore local history through a variety of exhibits and displays from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays at the Southern Oregon Historical Society’s Medford History Center, in the historic J.C. Penny Building, 106 N. Central Ave., Medford. Currently on display is a special Oregon Historical Society traveling exhibit, “A Century of Wonder: 100 Years of Oregon State Parks,” as well as SOHS exhibits “A River Runs Through It: Fishing in Southern Oregon’s State Parks,” and “Crater Lake in Wintertime.” New exhibits are displayed every month. See sohs.org or call 541-773-6536.

Ashland Seniors Activities: A variety of virtual and in-person activities and services are available to adults 50 and older Mondays through Fridays through the Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Ave. See ashlandseniorservices.org or call 541-488-5342 for full listings.

Take & Make: Kids and their families can stop by any JCLS branch to pick up a take-and-make craft kit during select dates. Each library branch offers a unique craft for every age group, from preschoolers to adults, and all needed supplies are included in the kit. See jcls.libcal.com or call the library branch in your area.

Medford Seniors Activities: A variety of in-person and virtual activities and services are available to adults 50 and older from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays at the Medford Senior Center, 510 E. Main St., Medford. See medfordseniorcenter.org or call 541-772-2273 for full listings.

DART Mobile Services: The JCLS DART outreach vehicle, which visits a variety of locations throughout Jackson County, is a Wi-Fi hotspot and computer lab all rolled into one. Library staff offer use of laptop computers, along with tech help and special programs and presentations. Anyone within a 300-foot radius of DART can access its Wi-Fi for free. To learn more, including the most up-to-date schedule of stops, see jcls.org/DART or call 541-774-8679.

Historic Jacksonville Virtual Tour: Historic Jacksonville, Inc. has created a variety of virtual ways to explore Jacksonville. Watch two online videos — a 30-minute “Walk through History” virtual tour which takes you to 23 sites, and a 45-minute “Jacksonville Historic Homes” video tour which visits 27 historic houses, including the wooden 1855 Mathew G. Kennedy house, the 1873 Beekman House, and the 1892 Jeremiah Nunan house. Read through two text-based virtual tours “Beekman Bank Nuggets,” and “Mrs. Beekman Invites You to Call,” or the “Walk through History” blog to learn more about specific Jacksonville historic sites. You can also read stories of beer, wine, whiskey, saloons and “entrepreneurs” in the “Thirsty Thursday” online series. See historicjacksonville.org.

Mondays

Paul Schmeling Band: The Paul Schmeling Band performs jazz standards from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at Martino’s Restaurant and Lounge, 58 E. Main St., Ashland. See martinosashland.com or call 541-488-4420.

Tuesdays

Medford Senior Center Bingo: The Medford Senior Center hosts bingo games for adults at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Saturday at the Medford Senior Center, 510 E. Main St.; $8 for six cards for 10 games. Must be 18 or older. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. For details on the games or a listing of activities and services, see medfordseniorcenter.org.

Social Dance Club: Dance to music performed by keyboardist Darren Kuykendall from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays at the Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, 3377 Table Rock Road, Medford. Dances include swing, foxtrot, waltz, cha-cha, tango and more. You do not need a partner to participate. Admission is $6. Call or text 541-941-1973.

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., and 3 to 5 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Central Point library, 116 S. Third St. For information, see Tuesday Afternoon Knitters on Facebook.

Wednesday

After-School Activities: School-age children are invited to join in an after-school activity from 2 to 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Each week, activities have a different theme. Activities include games, crafts, build-it challenges, STEAM projects and more. Snacks provided. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679.

Yarnia: Children 8 and older, as well as adults, can learn to knit or crochet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Eagle Point library, 239 W. Main St. Supplies and instruction are provided. All levels welcome. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-826-3313.

Cool Kids Read: This weekly reading program for kids 7 to 11 meets at 2 p.m. every Wednesday at the Central Point library, 116 S. Third St. Each week, kids will listen to a chapter of a book followed by a craft activity and discussion. Snacks provided. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-664-3228.

Lego Day: Kids 5 and older can build with Legos from 3 to 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the Central Point library, 116 S. Third St. Building prompts will be provided if needed. Builds will be displayed for a week to allow the community to admire. To register, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-664-3228.

Gold Hill Teen Hangout: Teens meet to play board games, watch movies, discuss books, get homework help and more at 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the Gold Hill library, 202 Dardanelles St. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-855-1994.

Open Mic: The Phoenix Clubhouse hosts an all-ages, all-talents open mic from 7 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday, at the clubhouse, 310 N. Main St., Phoenix. A different host will mc/perform each week. Drums, amps, keyboards and more available for use. See phoenixclubhouse.com.

Thursdays

Eagle Point Book Sale: Book sales are held from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Thursdays at the Eagle Point library, 239 W. Main St. Look for new or gently used books, DVDs and CDs. Proceeds help fund library programs, activities and collections. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-826-3313.

Comedy Improv Sessions: The Rogue Valley Improvers, led by Thomas Hartmann, who trained with Second City Chicago, holds free improvisational comedy practice from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. This group is neither affiliated nor endorsed by JCLS. For information, email forinfoman44@gmail.com.

Fridays

Spanish Language Group: English speakers with at least an intermediate knowledge of Spanish meet at 11 a.m. Fridays, at the Santo Community Center, 701 N. Columbus Ave., Medford. Look for casual, supportive conversation and interpretation. Native speakers are welcome to help. Call 541-499-6646.

Vintage Coffee House: Local musicians perform from 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and from 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays, at Vintage Coffee House and Sake Bar, 250 E. Wagner St., Talent. Find Vintage Coffee House and Sake Bar on Facebook.

Saturdays

Medford Cars & Coffee: Car enthusiasts meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. every Saturday at 2780 E. Barnett Road, Medford, near Starbucks and Mountain Mike’s Pizza. The group will not hold meetings in the event of rain or snowy weather. Find Medford Cars and Coffee on Facebook for information.

David Barnes: Southern Oregon singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist David Barnes performs jazz and folk music with concert ukulele and guitar solos from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday at the Great Harvest Bread Company, 203 Genessee St., Medford. Call 541-245-3310.