November 2006 Events

 

1

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka
The Kennedy Center's musical production comes to the Craterian.  This brand new stage version of the musical can be seen at 4:00pm and 7:00pm on November 1, 2006.

Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater
23 S. Central Ave.
Medford OR 97501

For more information call 779-3000


2

Film Noir Series
Film buffs will be able to see movie classics from the film noir genre at 7:00pm, in the large community meeting room at the Central Library.  Film noir is a style of filmmaking that was popular in America at the end of World War II.  The films were based on detective novels and featured crooked cops, dangerous dames and shady private detective.  

Admission:  Free

Central Library
205 S Central Ave.
Medford OR 97501

For more information call 774-8689.


3

Rogue Valley Symphony Presents: "Romance of the Horns"

The Rogue Valley Symphony's horn section will perform Schumann's grand "Concert Piece (Konzertstuck") for Four Horns" in three performances the first weekend of November. First performance Friday, November 3, 8pm at the SOU Music Recital Hall in Ashland, the second is Saturday, November 4, 8pm in Medford at the Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater. The final performance will be Sunday, November 5, 3pm in Grants pass at the Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center. 

Call the Rogue Valley Symphony Box Office at 552-6398 
to reserve your seat. 
Special ticket prices for first time five Symphony concert subscribers.


7

The Southern Oregon Concert Band                 Veteran's Day Celebration

Performs a special Veterans' Day concert entitled "Americana" on Tuesday November 7, at the Medford Armory. Beginning at 7pm the Swing Kings Big Band will get things started with dance favorites from the 40's and 50's. At 8pm, the 75-member Southern Oregon Concert Band will perform "Americana", a program of concert works and patriotic music. 

The concert is free of charge, thanks to a generous grant from AmeriTitle and contributions from many of the Band's supporters. 


Medford Armory
1701 S. Pacific Hwy
Medford OR 97501

Information on the Band and it's members is available on it's 
web site www.socband.org.


 Fun with Potato Prints 
Who knew you could make so many wonderful and creative objects with just a potato and a little paint! 

Come learn the
"art" of making an inexpensive stamp that is all your own!  We will create charming gift tags, wrapping paper and a variety of other projects in this fun, hands-on class.  Instructor - Lona Dillard.
  • Ages:    4 - 12 years
  • Time:    2:00 - 3:30pm
  • Cost:    $10 residents - $16 non-residents
  • Limits:   Minimum - 4, Maximum - 15

Santo Community Center
701 N Columbus Ave
Medford OR 97501

For more information contact the
 Medford Parks & Recreation department at 774-2400.


10

The Southern Oregon Scottish Bagpipe Band
One of the oldest continuing Bagpipe Bands in the West is celebrating it's 75th anniversary, holding a Tartan Ball on Friday November 10, 7-11pm, at the .  

Black Tie affair with finger foods provided and a no host bar. Door prizes offered, and a Scottish Basket Hilt Sword and Handmade "Tudor Rose" Quilt will be raffled off. 

Tickets: $35 each or $60 per couple. 
Tickets on sale at the following locations: Scottish Country Shop-Portland, Larry's Music-Medford, and Music Coop-Ashland.

Rogue Valley Country Club
 2660 hillcrest Rd
Medford OR 97504

For information or ticket reservations: www.pipinglion.com/sospipeband.html.


11

Annual Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast              Veteran's Day Celebration

Hosted by the American Legion Post 13 and VFW Post 353 of Ashland.  Come and have breakfast with a Vet and enjoy ham, eggs, coffee, tea, juice and all the pancakes you want. 

 
Place:  Legion Hall (Pioneer Hall-Log Cabin) 
across from Lithia Park, 73 Winburn Way, Ashland.
Time:  7am-1pm
Cost:  Adults: $4, children under 12 $2. 

For more information call 482-5211
(mornings), or 512-1980 (afternoons or evenings).

 

11

Veteran's Day Salute                                        Veteran's Day 
Celebrations

Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center (VA Dom)
The public is invited to participate and pay tribute to our nation's veterans and celebrate the return of many of our local military men and women.  Returning soldiers from Southern Oregon's 186th infantry are encouraged to attend and be recognized for their contributions to the global was on terrorism.  

  • Ceremonies will include:

  • Opening remarks by _______

  • Rogue Valley Symphonic Band

  • Memorial Reading of Oregon's Fallen OIF/OEF troops

  • Ashland School of Bag piping

  • Young Marines will provide an ice cream social

  • Kingely Field flyover at 11:00am

For more information call 
830-7593 or 826-2111, ext. 3585

 

Rogue Valley Veteran's Day Parade
This 2nd Annual parade will begin at 10:00am from the Eagle Point High School parking lot and head east down Main Street to Royal Street. 
Following the parade, a plaque honoring World War I veterans will be placed on one of the large rocks at the covered bridge at Main and Royal.  

Entry blanks for the parade are available at 
the upper Rogue Independent, 535-6013.  

 

 11

 1st Annual Turkey Shoot  
Kids and adults pair up to give us your best free throws during our annual family free throw contest.  Points are awarded for each basket made, rim shots and misses.  Groups are determined by the child’s age: 4-6, 7-9, 10-13 years old. 

Prizes will be awarded to the top teams in each age group.  The cost for this event is the donation of 3 canned goods or other non-perishable items to be forwarded to Access Inc. for distribution to those in need during the holidays.  Pre-registration is required.
  • Ages:    4-13 years plus adult
  • Time:    12:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Place:    Sacred Heart School Gym
  • Cost:    3 canned/non-perishable food items

For more information call the
Medford Parks & Recreation department at 774-2400.


 12

 Jefferson Baroque Orchestra Fall Concert
Concerto Masterworks by George Philipp Telemann
Directed by Harpsichordist Margret Gries

Start Time: 3:00 PM
Ending Time: 5:00 PM

http://www.jeffersonbaroque.org


17

3rd Friday Art Walks

In Downtown Medford visit the art galleries during 3rd Friday Art Walks.  The galleries are open every third Friday from April through December from 4:00pm to 7:00pm., art receptions include inew, appetizers, music, and meeting local artist who love to talk about (and sell) their art.  Open galleries and shops include: Rogue Valley Art Gallery, AMBUS Contemporary Art, Art du Jour Gallery, Studio Sfumato, Urban Miinx, Facets Jewelry, Hot Pots, Terra Firma Home, Papillon Rouge, Jolene's, The Boutique, and Yesterday's Blossoms. 

 

 17-19

 GingerBread Jubilee

Friday, November 17, 2005
A holiday buffet supper and live, on-stage auction at the Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater.  Auction items will include elaborate gingerbread creations designed by local artists, plus other luxury items.  All proceeds benefit the Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater.

Saturday, November 18, and Sunday, November 19, 2006,
The community is invited to view the spectacular array of gingerbread creations on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and on Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Craterian Theater, downtown Medford.

For further information on the GingerBread Jubilee, contact Cindy Braden, Chairperson, 282-4592 or e mail cbraden@charter.net


24

Eden Valley Orchards/Voorhies Mansion Open House

The Eden Valley Orchards and EdenVale Winery Thanksgiving weekend tradition includes a visit to the beautiful and historic Voorhies Mansion.  Tour the pear industry's heritage home while sipping on award-winning wines paired with creative tricks with leftovers from the holiday meal.  Collect recipes from your favorites. 

Tours of the Voorhies Mansion are Friday, Saturday and Sunday 1:00pm; 2:00pm and 3:00pm.  Tours are $5/pp, children under 7 free.

Voorhies Mansion
2310 Voorhies Road
Medford, OR 97501 


25

3rd Annual Candy Cane Hunt & Marshmallow Roast Come join in the fun as we bring in the Holiday Season with a really sweet time.  The candy cane hunt begins at 3:30pm followed immediately by a marshmallow roast.
  • Ages:    Hunt:  1 - 12 years
                Roast:  1 year - Adult
  • Time:    3:30 pm - 5:00pm
  • Place:   Hawthorne Park
  • Cost:    Free

For more information contact the 
Medford Parks & Recreation department at 774-2400.

 


24 Downtown Medford Christmas Bazaar
Come Downtown, listen to great music and shop at your favorite stores.  Enjoy booths filled with your favorite things, homemade crafts, Christmas ideas and great food.

Theatre Alley
Between Riverside & Central 
Medford OR 97501

For more information contact Joyce Loyd, Heart of
 Medford Assoc. Manager at 890-4043


25

Winter Light Festival  
Come join the fun as Medford kicks off the holiday season with the annual Winter Light Festival. Downtown Medford will come alive with decorations and holiday carols from around the world sung by local school choirs. Santa will also be there to greet the kids!

This is an all day event that includes children’s activities, shopping specials by merchants, entertainment and the ever popular Tree Lighting Ceremony in Vogel Plaza. There will also be a food drive for Access.

Santa arrives in Medford at Vogel Plaza to meet and greet kids at 5pm; the Tree Lighting Program includes Choirs, Santa and Mrs. Claus beginning at 6:30pm.

Start Time: 5:00 PM
Ending Time: 7:00 PM

Vogel Plaza, Downtown Medford

For more information please contact the
Heart of Medford Association at (541) 776-2661.


25-26

Rogue Valley Railroad Show - 29th Annual
Model railroad displays, door prizes, swap meet, raffles and more!  This Thanksgiving weekend, will be the 29th Annual Rogue Valley Railroad Show inside the Medford Armory.  There will be numerous model railroad layouts of all gauges (N-HO-S-G-O-Z-Lionel). In addition to the operating model railroad layouts there will be a large railroad information display by the Southern Oregon Chapter, NRHS, the Southern Oregon Live Steamers, Operation Lifesaver, Southern Oregon Historical Society, and more. Railroad videos are also featured on the show floor. Upstairs in the Medford Armory there are vendors selling everything from model trains, T-shirts, photos, railroad books and more. There are hourly door prizes and raffles, and there is food service inside the armory.

There are numerous motel rooms available in the immediate area around the Medford Armory. Right across the street from the armory is Central Oregon & Pacific Railroad's former SP Siskiyou Line.

All show proceeds go to support and improve the Medford Railroad Park in Medford, OR.

  • Additional Information:
  • Classes/Workshops - Yes
  • Exhibits - Yes
  • Directions:
    • Take Exit 30 off Interstate 5 and head west to the railroad tracks. At the signal before the tracks (Hwy. 99)turn left (South) and the Medford Armory is about 500 yards away on your left. Parking is free.

Medford Armory
S. Pacific Hwy, Medford OR

To reserve vendor tables, or for any questions contact: 
Bill Meyer 541-773-5889 or Brad Fawcett 541-482-7952


29-3

Providence Festival of Trees  

Christmas wonderland of decorated trees, wreaths and stockings!

This fund raiser is sponsored by Providence Medford Medical Center. the funds raised from this year’s Festival of Trees will be used to enhance cardiac services at Providence Medford Medical Center through improved, state-of-the-art technology.

Visitors will be able to stroll through a mass of decorated trees, wreaths and holiday vignettes created by local designers. Everyone in the community is invited to tour the spectacular trees and displays and to participate in other festival activities for young and old alike. Be sure to mark your calendars for this spectacular event for the whole family. You will not want to miss it!

Medford Armory
S Pacific Hwy, Medford OR

For more information about Providence Festival of Trees, 
please contact us at (541) 732-6768 or email festivaloftrees@providence.org

 


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Friday Night Kid Flicks 
Date night! You have fun while your kid(s) enjoy games, swimming, food and then the Movie (8ft screen with surround sound). All movie titles will be posted in advance, ratings will be G-PG13 and activities are fully supervised by YMCA staff. Don’t forget to bring your suit & towel!

  • Schedule: 6:00pm – 10:00pm every Friday night
  • Fee: $9.00 all members & $14.00 non-members
  • Fees include pizza and soda
Mini Flicks – for ages 3-6 years.
Same place, Same night. All movie titles will be posted in advance, ratings will be G and activities are fully supervised by YMCA staff. Don’t forget to bring your pajamas so you’re ready for bed when you get home!
  • Schedule: 6:00pm – 10:00pm every Friday night
  • Fee: $10.00 all members & $17.00 non-members
  • Fees includes dinner.

Rogue Valley Family YMCA, 
522 West Sixth Street
Medford OR 97501

Telephone: 772-6295 - www.rvymca.org

 

 


 

 

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