Sept. 2
FREE Pressure Canner gauges checked Friday, Sept. 2 from 1-4 p.m. at the Nelsen’s Family Farm – Sweet Cron Farms in Kerby at 22995 Redwood Hwy. Pick-up your produce and get your gauge checked!
All ages are invited to share the stories of the stars with Ranger Saddie and Ranger CJ. Come learn about the tales behind the constellations and zodiac signs, and explore their beauty in dark skies. This program is FREE and family-friendly! Presented in partnership by the Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve, and the Siskiyou Field Institute. Please Bring: Lawn Chair or Blanket to lay on, Warm Clothes, Water, Curiosity, & Flashlight Event Information: https://fb.me/e/1XjD6qJax
Sept. 3 -5
I.V. Lions Club Labor Day Festival at Jubilee Park: Check out the schedule on A-9.
Sept. 11
Illinois Valley Historic Laurel Cemetery will be having its board meeting Sunday September 11, 2022, at 1 pm in the cemetery chapel. Everyone is welcome.
Oct. 14
Mark your calendar now! The CJ Farmers’ Market and Southern Oregon Guild presents the 7th Annual Upcycle Art and Furniture Contest with Trash Fashion show! First place $500 plus more cash prizes for all ages! Reuse and repurpose found objects to make a piece of art, sturdy piece of furniture or clothing item! Bring your finished piece to display at the Cave Junction Farmers’ Market Friday, Oct. 14 at 3:30 p.m.. Judging and awards will be given at 5 p.m. Questions? Contact cjfarmersmarketinfo@gmail.com
Tuesdays
**Food Pantry Tuesdays 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cave Junction Adventist/Community Services Food Distribution, 265 S. Old Stage Rd. Volunteers are needed to help stock, date check, sort food, pack boxes and handout food boxes, etc. to volunteer please email cavejunctionacs@gmail.com.
Contributions can by made out to the CJ Seventh-day Adventist Church and identify that they are in support of the Community Service by writing “CJACS” in the memo section of your check. Mail to: Cave Junction Seventh-day Adventist Church PO Box 330, Cave Junction, OR 97523
Saturdays
**Take your bottles and cans to IVCanDo’s Cans for Kids behind the Chevron Station 10 – 2.
Volunteer Opportunities
**Adopt-A-Senior Volunteers wanted to assist senior and disabled residents in their home with light duty activities and to drive residents to doctor or grocery store. Gift cards are provided for volunteers. Background check and references required call 541-592-9781 or email ivwellnessresources@gmail.com.
** HIV Alliance offers services in Cave Junction every Tuesday from noon – 3 p.m. at Immanuel United Methodist Church (across from Shop Smart). Services include: Free and confidential HIV and Hep C testing. Needle Exchange and drop box (all syringes welcome), and overdose response and Naloxone training.