April 18
**Illinois Valley Garden Club, this Friday, April 18, Bridgeview Community Church, 5181 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, OR 97523, noon to 3:00 (Finger Food Lunch), Program: Guest speaker Amanda Williams, “Gardening in Cave Junction” How did she create her amazing garden, followed by Q & A. Guests are welcome to join the local gardening community
April 19
**Make plans to join IVFROG and partner, Kelpie Wilson, author of ‘The Biochar Handbook’ (now available at your local library!) for a hands-on workshop offered on
SATURDAY, APRIL 19 from 9-3 at the Magic Forest Farm in Takilma
Come prepared to learn and transform the way we can all live with positive outcomes from “good fire.” Also hear from first responders and industry experts on creating and maintaining defensible space around your home to make it safer during wildfire season.
** The Rogue Valley Rose Society will be having a Parking Lot & Plant Sale at the corner of G & 4th St., Grants Pass from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
April 22
The Illinois Valley Community Choir, directed by Kate Campbell, invites you to an evening of choral music at their Spring Concert, on EARTH DAY Tuesday, April 22, at 7 p.m. at the Immanuel United Methodist Church in Cave Junction. Step back in time and groove to the classics during this performance featuring a variety of songs ranging from Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles, Bob Marley, & more. Audience participation is encouraged-get ready to sing the night away to the unforgettable music of the 60s, 70s, and beyond. Families & children of all ages are welcome! A reception will follow the performance with food and light refreshments available. Admission is FREE, but donations are greatly appreciated. The Church is located at 200 W. Watkins St. Cave Junction, OR 97523.
April 26
** Rough & Ready Wildflower Hike. Meet at the parking lot area at Rough & Ready Botanical Wayside, south of Cave Junction on Highway 199 at mile marker 34. The walk through the R&R 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 on plant identification might be.
This is a short hike on rocky, but relatively level ground, with lots of beautiful wildflowers to see, many of them are rare or limited range.
A portion of the hike will be along a wheelchair accessible path so folks of limited mobility can come out and enjoy the wildflowers too.
Be prepared: Bring water, dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes. Bring lunch if you like. There’s a picnic table overlooking Rough & Ready Creek. For more info call Suzanne at 541-291-8860. Sponsored by: Cultural and Ecological Enhancement Network (CEEN) and the Native Plant Society
April
** The IVFD Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), will hold a FREE six session Basic Disaster CERT class Friday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., beginning April 4 and concluding April 26. There will be no classes over Easter weekend. Training will cover disaster preparedness, medical operations, fire safety, light search and rescue and radio and communications skills. The classes will meet at the IVFD Administration building, 681 Caves Highway in Cave Junction. To sign up or get more information for this free disaster preparation class call 541-592-2225 extension 0 or email ivcertoutreach@gmail.com.
May 31
** Jackson & Josephine Health Fair 2025. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. @ The Expo, 1 Peninger Rd. Central Point. Free health screenings, community resources, family- friendly activities, free raffle prizes. Mark your calendars and bring your friends and family to this free event.
TUESDAYS
** Food Pantry 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: Pop Up Health Events at I.V. Family Coalition from 11:30 – 12:30 for bagged lunches along with Max’s Mission and HIV Alliance for full harm reduction services and then at Jubilee Park at noon – 2 p.m. (or until supplies are gone) -MINT Food pantry, bottled water, wound care supplies, STD prevention materials & HIV testing, Max’s Mission for Narcan, camping gear as available and more. Lunch served by I.V. Living Solutions at noon until they run out of food. Sponsored by MINT, I.V. Living Solutions Max’s Mission and HIV Alliance. Last Wednesday of the month more services available from DHS, Mid Rouge Foundation, UCAN, VA, OnTrack and Options. Call or text Laura Mancuso with IVLS for info at 971-415-0281 or email ivlivingsol@gmail.com.
THURSDAYS
** Al-Anon “Just For Today”, Thursday 12-1 p.m., Illinois Valley Family Resource Center, River Room, 535 East River Street, CJ
** Food Pantry at Bridgeview Church 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. at 5181 Holland Loop Rd. 541-592-3923
** The Rogue Valley Rose Society meets the 3rd Sunday of the month Jan-May & September – November at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the River Church, 3625 N. River Rd., Rogue River, OR. For more information please call Rudy Aquino, President 541-287-2268 or Irene Gallegos 1st VP, 541-476-5113 Free and open to the public.
SATURDAYS
** East River Street Gardens is open to the public Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for work party, subject to change due to summer weather conditions. Children’s activities from noon to 2 p.m. Free for everyone, all ages welcome.
** Take your bottles and cans to IVCanDo’s Cans for Kids behind the Chevron Station 10 – 2.
ONGOING
** Illinois Valley Soil & Water Conservation District will meet the fourth Thursday of the month January through October at 6 p.m. at their office- 331 E Cottage Park Drive suite 1B November and December meetings will be held the third Thursday.
** Illinois Valley Watershed Council will meet on the second Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. at the office at 331 E Cottage park Dr Suite 1B.
** Volunteers Wanted Josephine County Sheriff’s Office is seeking volunteers for the following; Staffing the Merlin and Cave Junction Substations; Patrol including providing vacation home checks, checking parks & boat ramps, locating and tagging abandoned vehicles. And providing court safety.
** Volunteers wanted for Illinois Valley Wellness Resources 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.
**I.V. HOPE Village Brick engraving fundraiser for I.V. HOPE Village. If you would like a name, anniversary, quote, memory, etc engraved on a brick entry way please go to ivlivingsolutions.org due by March 1 or email ivlivingsol@gmail.com. You can also donate at the website at ivlivingsolutions.org.
**Winter/spring gear donations needed. Donate clean clothing for the cold weather or blankets, knit hats, mittens/gloves, jackets, socks, boots. All sizes needed. You can drop by I.V. Living Solutions office at 315 Caves Hwy Suite C, Thursday or Fridays are best from 10 – 4 or drop a bag off at the pop up Wednesdays at Jubilee Park from 12 – 1 p.m.