April 14
**Starting April 14 – Oct 20, the Cave Junction Farmers’ Market is open for business! Every Friday from 4-7 p.m. at 24100 Redwood Highway, across from the Kerbyville Museum. Celebrating 10 years! The RiverStars youth will perform at 5:30 p.m. Friday April 14 at the Farmers’ Market. Come support the local youth!
April 15
**Rough & Ready Wildflower Hike Saturday, April 15 at 10 a.m. Meet at the parking area at Rough & Ready Botanical Wayside, south of Cave Junction on Hwy 199 at mile marker 34.
The walk through Rough and Ready Wayside is geared for Plant enthusiasts and novices alike. This is a great opportunity for folks to come out and enjoy the spring wildflowers no matter what your skill level is on plant identification. This is a short hike on rocky, but level ground, with lots of beautiful wildflowers to see. A portion of the hike will be along a wheelchair accessible path. Be prepared – bring water, dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes. For more information call Suzanne or Tim at 541-291-8860. Sponsored by CEEN and the Native Plant Society.
**Saturday April 15 from 5-8pm: The Southern Oregon Guild & Bridgeview Winery proudly present, ART IN THE VINEYARD, a new Guild Member gallery at Bridgeview’s newly renovated Tasting Room! Kicking off the new gallery, local artist Sheila Mason will be displaying a solo collection of her landscape paintings and sculpture. Sheila is a self-taught artist who has been living in the mountains of the Illinois Valley for over 30 years. Her 3D landscape paintings celebrate the flora and fauna of the Siskiyou & Kalomiopsis Wilderness, specifically old-growth Pacific Coast Redwoods. Join us for a FREE opening celebration at Bridgeview to hear Sheila share her creative inspirations. Light appetizers will be provided along with a variety of Bridgeview wines available for tasting and purchase. Bridgeview Winery is located at 4210 Holland Loop Road Cave Junction, OR 97523. For more information visit us online at www.SouthernOregonGuild.org or call 541-592-5019.
April 17
**Aglow, Monday, April 17 10:30 , Tony Armida. Come hear God’s word at: Bridgeview Church, 5181 Holland Loop Rd., Cave Junction
May 6
**Come see us at the Illinois Valley Children’s Fair & Pet Parade May 6, 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Jubilee Park.
Beading, Face Painting, Seed Planting, Children’s Books, Hands-on Science, Activities, Child Id, Art Activities, Bike Helmets, Free Activities, Resources, Hot Dogs, Snacks, Drinks, & Prizes. Win A Free Bike Or Kindle. For more information contact Jacque at 541-659-8148. Dress up your pet. Don’t forget your leash. Small pets only.
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
Wednesdays
**Josephine County Weekly Business session.
First Wednesday of the month is at 6 p.m. All others 9 a.m. in the Ann Basker Auditorium in Grants Pass.
**Public Health Wednesdays: Pop Up Parks Outreach Program -Weather permitting, COVID-19 vaccinations, STD prevention & HIV testing, JoCo Food Bank, cold weather gear, wound care supplies and more. I.V. Family Coalition, 535 E. River St., 12 – 1 p.m. & Jubilee Park 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. and lunch served by I.V. Living Solutions. Sponsored by JoCo Public Health and HIV Alliance. Call or text Laura Mancuso with I.V. Wellness Resources for info at 541-592-9781 or email ivwellnessresources@gmail.com.
**AWANA 6:15 – 8 p.m. 3 years to sixth grade. 113 So. Caves Ave.
Saturdays
**Take your bottles and cans to IVCanDo’s Cans for Kids behind the Chevron Station 10 – 2.
ONGOING
**Drop-in Storytime at Josephine County Library in Cave Junction, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., with stories read aloud by Deborah every half hour and a themed craft available all day. For families on a tight time schedule, craft kits are available to take home!
**Selma Food Pantry change: The Pop up pantry in Selma has moved. Beginning Thursday, March 16 it will be the same time at 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., but will be in Kerby in the parking lot where the Farmers’ Market happens. 21400 Redwood Highway, Kerby. Questions call 541-479-5556.
**Adopt-A-Senior **Volunteers wanted to assist senior and disabled residents in their home with light duty activities and /or socialization 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.