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5/13 Strength Training with Mikinzie Smoot, ND
2026-05-13 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Jacksonville Community Center, 160 E Main St, Jacksonville, OR, 97530, United States
Naturopath physician Mikinzie Smoot will lead adults in strength-building exercises – incorporating weights, weight bars and step platforms. Book directly with instructor for this unsponsored one-hour class – offered weekly on Wednesday at 8-9am and Fridays 8:15-9:15am. For registration and payment: https://www.jvillefitness.com
For information call: 541-621-1883 or email: drsmootmedspa@gmail.com

5/11 Flow Yoga with Lori - Unsponsored
2026-05-11 17:45 - 19:00
A thoughtfully designed Flow Yoga focusing on breath & alignment. Options given to accommodate All Levels – As an unsponsored program, students are asked to sign up and pay for classes through Lori’s website at: https://lorigrableyoga.com/

5/11 Music Time for Littles - with Miss Laurie
2026-05-11 11:00 - 12:00
Music Time for Littles – with Ms. Laurie
Ages: 0-5 with accompanying adult Cost: $5 per child
Discover the joy of music in this engaging class designed for children 0-5 and their caregivers. This class combines singing, rhythm, movement and sign language. Get ready to sing beloved songs from around the world, and make music together in this weekly class!
Instructor Bio: Laurie Finear has been a music teacher in the Rogue Valley for over 15 years as a certified Music Together teacher. She now creates and teaches her own music classes for children and their caregivers in Ashland and Jacksonville. She is passionate about sharing the joy of music with children and families.

5/10/26 Yoga Nidra Sound Healing with Claudia
2026-05-10 15:00 - 16:30
Claudia Ingraham will facilitate the Yoga Nidra (meditation) while gently playing crystal bowls, Tibetan ringing bowls and Koshi chimes in the background – finishing with a clearing gong bath to wash away what no longer serves you. Bring a mat, pillow and water bottle

The state of Yoga Nidra occurs when you can remain conscious during the deep sleep state. Yoga Nidra switches you out of fight or flight and into the relaxation response – you body’s natural healing state — where revitalization and regeneration naturally occur. Bring mats, pillows and blankets for your comfort on the carpet or in chairs as preferred. Experience deep serenity and relaxation in this interactive experience.

Instructor: Claudia Ingraham has been practicing Sound Healing for 14 years now, beginning in Denver, Colorado and continued after moving to Jacksonville, Oregon in 2014. She began this journey after completing a training in advanced sound healing techniques in the traditional Himalayan method with Suren Shrestha in Boulder, Colorado while finishing her yoga teacher training. Afterwards she organized yoga/ sound healing retreats at Hot Springs locations for 4 years while in Denver. She has completed trainings in Biofield Tuning, studied with musician Leigh Ann Phillips, Matthew Kocel and a Gong Bath Intensive training with Richard Rudis. Claudia connects deeply with her intuition when she plays for people and loves seeing and hearing about positive and sometimes profound results experienced. This class will allow participants to understand what sound healing is, experience various sound instruments and learn what sound tools they can use daily to enhance their lives.

Wildfire: How to Mitigate and Stay Insured with Wildfire Insurance Expert 5/9 Session #1
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00
Retired former Wildland Firefighter District and current wildfire insurance company consultant, Miranda Stuart, will present property owners with facts and strategies on living in wildfire communities and how to mitigate risk for wildfires. Through her years of direct wildland firefighting experience, she will share best practices for protecting property as well as insights into insurance issues facing property owners in a high wildfire communities.
BIO: Miranda detailed to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as their National Critical Incident Stress Management and Mental Health Coordinator and served as the Wildland Fire Safety Manager before completing her BLM career as Deputy Chief of Fire Operations for Medford. She retired from the Bureau of Land
Management in 2023 and began a career with Capital Insurance Group (CIG) as their Catastrophe Risk
Consultant specializing in wildfire risk assessment and modeling. Her work in wildfire led her to work with communities to reduce wildfire risk, provide structure protection during wildfires and develop mitigation plans for homes and communities.
Prior Experience: Miranda started her career with the Fremont-Winema National Forest in Oregon in 1995 as a
Wildlife Biologist and an active participant in the fire program; she was with the USFS for five seasons.
She served on the wildlife, timber and fire crews and conducted fire ecology research for one season
on the Siskiyou NF during this period all the while continuing to work closely in fire and develop her
qualifications.
Miranda accepted a position in 2000 with the Big Thicket National Preserve in Texas as their Fire Effects Monitor. After two years with the National Park Service she moved over to the US Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) Texas Mid-coast Refuge Complex to be their Fire Effects Monitor and help develop fire effects monitoring in Region 2 USFWS. Seven years on the coast with USFWS led her to the position as the Fire Operations Specialist for the Prescribed Fire Training Center (PFTC). She has an extensive background in prescribed fire and has burned throughout the
Southwest, Southeast and Northwest as well as supported wildland fire operations in those Regions. Her background in wildlife management, GIS, fire ecology, ecosystem restoration and landscape management has been built from the experiences gained over the years in her career. 2014 the NPS made a transition in staffing and Miranda moved out of PFTC and into her role of Fire Management Specialist supporting Safety, Prevention, Fuels, Medical Standards, Wildfire Reviews, Mental Health, and Training in the National Office for the National Park Service.

FREE House Concert: Mosaic World Chorus at JCC - May 8th
2026-05-08 17:30 - 19:00
Join JCC, 5/8 – 5:30-7pm to enjoy the Mosaic World Chorus, currently a 33-person group of community singers from both Josephine and Jackson counties, as they present ‘Songs of Flowers,’ a program which includes a variety of songs featuring flowers in their many metaphorical contexts: from 13th c. Medieval Italian, 15th c. Ladino/Sephardic, and 18th c. English, to popular songs from the Georgian, Appalachian, Croatian, and Bulgarian regions, to more modern songs from the Ukraine and the USA. These songs sing of flowers representing love, or sometimes heartbreak; flowers representing maidens and fertility; flowers celebrating the beauty of the earth and springtime, flowers as symbols of national pride, and more.

Most people will enjoy the songs in this performance, including the most recognizable: Will You Go, Lassie, Go? (also known as Wild Mountain Thyme) and Wildflowers by Tom Petty. The program includes: Ecco La Primavera, La Rosa Enflorece, Ye Banks and Braes, Arti Vardi, Daisies White, Polegala Trava Detela, Chervona Kalyna, and many more.

Conductor Bio: Harmony Sue Haynie starting singing as a child in the church choirs her mom, Betty Haynie, directed, and she has been singing ever since. For over 50 years, her studies have traversed multiple styles of music, including madrigal choir, reggae, rock, samba and folk bands, acapella quartets, Gospel choir, Women’s circles, African chants, Unity choir, Sweat lodges, and finally, World Music, including 10 years with Rogue World Ensemble. During this time, she grew to love teaching music, especially on empowering others to develop their best voice. Harmony founded the Williams World Music Choir in 2016, which expanded past Williams last fall and became the Mosaic World Chorus.

5/8 Beginning Yoga with Lori
2026-05-08 10:30 - 11:30
Join Lori Grable for a Beginning Yoga class! This class is open to anyone who is interested in trying out yoga for the first time or wants a refresher yoga class after a layoff. Come with comfortable clothes, a yoga mat and water bottle.
New students can arrive at 10:15.
Lori began her yoga journey in 2000 as a student at the Santa Barbara Yoga Center. She was drawn to the practice because it helped her to reconnect with her most authentic self while making her stronger and more open, physically and mentally. Her passion for yoga grew stronger as she traveled around the United States during the summer of 2003, practicing at many studios along the way. After settling in Pittsburgh, PA, she completed her teacher training and began teaching in 2006.
Today, Lori is an E-RYT 500 and teaches Vinyasa-based classes. She is influenced by the philosophy and alignment principles of Anusara Yoga. As a triathlete, Lori has an interest in yoga for athletes and has taught many workshops on the topic. She has a passion for the outdoors and has taught yoga in parks, vineyards, and backyards. Lori appreciates the healing and restorative qualities of yoga and has also worked with students who are recovering from illness, rehabilitating injuries, pregnant, or elderly.

5/8 Strength Training with Mikinzie Smoot, ND
2026-05-08 08:15 - 09:15

5/6 Kids Arts & Crafts: Mother's Day Gifts!
2026-05-06 14:00 - 15:00
Ages: 6+ Cost: $5 (Parents may drop off or participate for free)
Design and craft lovely gifts to honor mom on her special day!
Instructor Bio: Sarah Greco is the Youth and Family Programs Coordinator at the JCC and a Jacksonville mom. With a background in early childhood education and developmental psychology, she is passionate about protecting and celebrating childhood, and supporting parents in our community.

5/6 Music Time for Littles - with Miss Laurie
2026-05-06 11:00 - 12:00

5/6 Chair Yoga with Lori Sours
2026-05-06 09:30 - 10:15
This chair-based yoga class incorporates movement, poses, breath, and guided relaxation in both seated and (optional) standing sequences. We move slowly and mindfully, with plenty of opportunity to pause and notice. The classes are designed using the principles of yoga for healthy aging to support brain and body wellness.
GO TO: https://www.consideryoga.com/chair-yoga.html to register and pay.
Instructor Bio: Lori Sours, PhD, has been teaching yoga since 2014 and is a Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500-hour level with Yoga Alliance. Beyond Lori’s certification work, her specialized training includes teaching yoga for healthy aging and chair yoga for brain and body health. She is passionate about introducing the benefits of slow, mindful yoga, including chair yoga, to people who want to feel their best every day and age wisely.

5/6 Strength Training with Mikinzie Smoot, ND
2026-05-06 08:00 - 09:00

5/4 Music Time for Littles - with Miss Laurie
2026-05-04 11:00 - 12:00

5.3.26 Appalachian Percussion Workshop with Steve Bowman Session #3 Noon-1:30pm
2026-05-03 12:00 - 13:30
Workshop Session #3 Saturday, May 3 – Time Slot Noon-1:30

Join Founding Drummer of Counting Crows, Steve Bowman to learn how to make the sounds from the music of the Appalachians in a small group. The class is approx. 1.5 hrs. (with a small break) and limited to 6 students. It is hands on, interactive, and all instruments are provided.

Every part of the world has its own unique percussion instruments and our country is no exception. Shaped by the natural materials available and the musical needs of the community, the instruments that helped shape early American music often came from common household items – basically, anything close at hand that happened to sound good! In this class we will learn to play the following traditional instruments:

Washboard – Historic, fun, great sounding, and easy to play!
Spoons – Spoons are back! And with a little practice, it’s like having a tiny tap dancer in your hand.
Cajon – Though not traditionally Appalachian, the Cajon is a simple wooden box that recreates the sound of a drum set at a lower, more controlled volume.

Whether at a camp fire, a drum circle, river jam, porch pull, small house concert, or even by yourself, this class I will introduce and guide you toward playing traditional percussion with confidence and musicality.

Instructor Bio: Steve Bowman, who recently moved to Southern Oregon, has worked as a professional musician for over 30 years. His book (Groove Control) was published in 2006, a podcast (Letters To An Aspiring Musician) aired in 2022, and he currently does sessions and teaches group lessons to support causes he believes in. He was the founding member and drummer of Counting Crows. He went on to play with Third Eye Blind, John Wesley Harding and Penelope Houston. In 1998, Bowman and his band Luce recorded the song “Good Day”, which was featured in the films How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) and 13 Going on 30 (2004). Bowman also played on Luce’s second record which produced the hit single “Buy a Dog”.

5.3.26 Appalachian Percussion Workshop with Steve Bowman Session #2 10:30-Noon
2026-05-03 10:30 - 12:00
Workshop Session #2 Saturday, May 3 – Time Slot 10:30am-Noon

Join Founding Drummer of Counting Crows, Steve Bowman to learn how to make the sounds from the music of the Appalachians in a small group. The class is approx. 1.5 hrs. (with a small break) and limited to 6 students. It is hands on, interactive, and all instruments are provided.

Every part of the world has its own unique percussion instruments and our country is no exception. Shaped by the natural materials available and the musical needs of the community, the instruments that helped shape early American music often came from common household items – basically, anything close at hand that happened to sound good! In this class we will learn to play the following traditional instruments:

Washboard – Historic, fun, great sounding, and easy to play!
Spoons – Spoons are back! And with a little practice, it’s like having a tiny tap dancer in your hand.
Cajon – Though not traditionally Appalachian, the Cajon is a simple wooden box that recreates the sound of a drum set at a lower, more controlled volume.

Whether at a camp fire, a drum circle, river jam, porch pull, small house concert, or even by yourself, this class I will introduce and guide you toward playing traditional percussion with confidence and musicality.

Instructor Bio: Steve Bowman, who recently moved to Southern Oregon, has worked as a professional musician for over 30 years. His book (Groove Control) was published in 2006, a podcast (Letters To An Aspiring Musician) aired in 2022, and he currently does sessions and teaches group lessons to support causes he believes in. He was the founding member and drummer of Counting Crows. He went on to play with Third Eye Blind, John Wesley Harding and Penelope Houston. In 1998, Bowman and his band Luce recorded the song “Good Day”, which was featured in the films How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) and 13 Going on 30 (2004). Bowman also played on Luce’s second record which produced the hit single “Buy a Dog”.

5.3.26 Appalachian Percussion Workshop with Steve Bowman Session #1 9-10:30
2026-05-03 09:00 - 10:30
Workshop Session #1 Saturday, May 3 – Time Slot 9-10:30am

Join Founding Drummer of Counting Crows, Steve Bowman to learn how to make the sounds from the music of the Appalachians in a small group. The class is approx. 1.5 hrs. (with a small break) and limited to 6 students. It is hands on, interactive, and all instruments are provided.

Every part of the world has its own unique percussion instruments and our country is no exception. Shaped by the natural materials available and the musical needs of the community, the instruments that helped shape early American music often came from common household items – basically, anything close at hand that happened to sound good! In this class we will learn to play the following traditional instruments:

Washboard – Historic, fun, great sounding, and easy to play!
Spoons – Spoons are back! And with a little practice, it’s like having a tiny tap dancer in your hand.
Cajon – Though not traditionally Appalachian, the Cajon is a simple wooden box that recreates the sound of a drum set at a lower, more controlled volume.

Whether at a camp fire, a drum circle, river jam, porch pull, small house concert, or even by yourself, this class I will introduce and guide you toward playing traditional percussion with confidence and musicality.

Instructor Bio: Steve Bowman, who recently moved to Southern Oregon, has worked as a professional musician for over 30 years. His book (Groove Control) was published in 2006, a podcast (Letters To An Aspiring Musician) aired in 2022, and he currently does sessions and teaches group lessons to support causes he believes in. He was the founding member and drummer of Counting Crows. He went on to play with Third Eye Blind, John Wesley Harding and Penelope Houston. In 1998, Bowman and his band Luce recorded the song “Good Day”, which was featured in the films How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) and 13 Going on 30 (2004). Bowman also played on Luce’s second record which produced the hit single “Buy a Dog”.

CANCELLED 5/1 Strength Training with Mikinzie Smoot, ND
2026-05-01 08:15 - 09:15
CLASS WILL RESUME NEXT WEDNESDAY. Naturopath physician Mikinzie Smoot will lead adults in strength-building exercises – incorporating weights, weight bars and step platforms. Book directly with instructor for this unsponsored one-hour class – offered weekly on Wednesday at 8-9am and Fridays 8:15-9:15am. For registration and payment: https://www.jvillefitness.com
For information call: 541-621-1883 or email: drsmootmedspa@gmail.com

4/30 Intermediate Tai Chi and Qi Gong
2026-04-30 09:00 - 10:15
Experienced students are the focus of this ongoing class but beginners may join after contacting the instructor. Tai Chi and Qi Gong are calming practices that incorporate slow movement, breathwork, visualization, and meditation. Consistent practice fosters improved balance, body alignment, coordination, and overall sense of well-being. Tai Chi students will also practice the Qi Gong. To determine if you are ready for this level placement, please contact instructor Carolyn Wolf prior to attending at carwolf@sonic.net.
Carolyn’s Bio: “I have been a certified Tai Chi Practice Leader (from the Institute of Integral Qi Gong and Tai Chi) since 2015 and have been leading classes locally since then. I enjoy sharing all the practice has to offer; relaxation, increased body awareness, improved balance, meditation techniques, and overall improved well-being.”

4/29 Kids in the Kitchen: Delicious 'DIRT' Pudding Cups
2026-04-29 14:00 - 15:00
Kids get to make these delicious “dirt” pudding cups with a sweet, festive and edible “wormy” twist that will be a sure hit to celebrate Earth Day with! Parents may drop off or participate for free! Ages 6+ – $10 per child.
Instructor Bio: Sarah Greco is the Youth & Families Program Coordinator at the JCC and a Jacksonville mom. With a background in early childhood education and developmental psychology, she is passionate about protecting and celebrating childhood, and supporting parents in our community.

4/29 Music Time for Littles - with Miss Laurie
2026-04-29 11:00 - 12:00

4/29 Chair Yoga with Lori Sours
2026-04-29 09:30 - 10:15

4/29 Strength Training with Mikinzie Smoot, ND
2026-04-29 08:00 - 09:00

4/27 Flow Yoga with Lori - Unsponsored
2026-04-27 17:45 - 19:00

4/27 Music Time for Littles - with Miss Laurie
2026-04-27 11:00 - 12:00

4/24 Beginning Yoga with Lori
2026-04-24 10:30 - 11:30

4/23 - Klamath Dam-River Restoration Project with Biologist Shari Anderson
2026-04-23 15:30 - 17:00
Biologist Shari Anderson will discuss the Klamath Dam Removal Project – one of the largest river
restoration efforts ever undertaken. Shari will explore the many complexities involved including
coordination among dozens of partners, unique technical and biological challenges, and the
practical solutions developed along the way. Drawing on her experience in the Basin, Shari will
also share what we are seeing as natural processes resume, including early ecological responses
and emerging management questions. The presentation will look ahead to salmon
repopulation in the Upper Basin – what we’re learning, the role of hatcheries, and the
challenges that remain as partners work toward long-term recovery.
BIO: Shari Anderson grew up in the Rogue Valley and holds a B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Science
from Oregon State University and an M.S. in Fisheries Science from Cal Poly Humboldt. She
spent the first 20 years of her career as a federal fisheries biologist, primarily with NOAA
(National Oceanic & Atmospheric Association) Fisheries, where she studied coho salmon in the
Klamath River and played a key regulatory role in the historic Klamath Dam Removal Project.
Today, Shari is the principal of her consulting firm, Lazuli Eco, where she continues to work
throughout the Klamath Basin—monitoring habitat recovery, restoring habitat on private lands,
and supporting salmon reintroduction into newly reconnected reaches of the river. She lives in
Jacksonville with her two young boys.

4/23 - Drought-minded Gardening for the Rogue Valley
2026-04-23 13:00 - 14:30
Join Bonni Engelhardt, Landscape Designer of Shooting Star Nursery, to explore the challenges faced by local gardeners with respect to drought conditions that are likely to be a reality in the Valley this summer and will offer ideas about plantings that can be effective in that environment. Come to get ideas and solutions for the coming seasons!
BIO: Bonni Engelhardt is a landscape designer at Shooting Star Nursery in Central Point. She initially was a customer there with her own gardening business, but decided this was the place for her and joined the Shooting Star team in 2008. Bonni literally squeals with delight when unusual plants show up at the nursery – and can’t help collecting her favorites, like Eryngiums, Zauschneria, Hebes and hardy Cacti to name a few. She has also had her writing published in Fine Gardening Magazine.

4/23 Intermediate Tai Chi and Qi Gong
2026-04-23 09:00 - 10:15

4/22 Earth Day Upcycle: Pollinator Water Station - Ages 6+
2026-04-22 14:00 - 15:00
Let’s Celebrate Earth Day! Reduce waste by turning something old into something new to benefit the
pollinators in your garden. We will create a pollinator “water-station” from bottle caps and wood. Family-friendly ages 6+. (Parents may drop off or participate for free).
Instructor Bio: Sarah Greco is the Youth and Family Programs Coordinator at the JCC and a
Jacksonville mom. With a background in early childhood education and developmental psychology, she is
passionate about protecting and celebrating childhood, and supporting parents in our community.

4/22 Music Time for Littles - with Miss Laurie
2026-04-22 11:00 - 12:00
