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Rogue Valley livestreams, virtual events: June 3 By Tempo staff Updated: Jun 02, 2022 11:19 AM A A Run and Read. See listing. 124rf.com image Recurring Events Ashland seniors activities A variety of virtual and in-person activities and services are available to adults 50 and older Mondays through Fridays through the Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Ave. See ashlandseniorservices.org or call 541-488-5342 for full listings. Native plants garden tour Take a virtual tour through 11 gardens to explore trees, shrubs, perennials and wildflowers that are native to our area at jacksoncountymga.org/native-plants-garden-tour. Included are an eco-restoration garden, a permaculture mini-farm, a small urban garden and more. Admission is free; donations to the Jackson County Master Gardeners Association will be accepted. For more information, call 541-227-1358. Historic Jacksonville virtual tour Historic Jacksonville, Inc. has created a variety of virtual ways for you to explore the National Historic Landmark town, Jacksonville. Watch two online videos — a 30-minute “Walk through History” virtual tour which takes you to 23 different sites, and a 45-minute “Jacksonville Historic Homes” video tour which visits 27 different historic houses including the wooden 1855 Mathew G. Kennedy house, the 1873 Beekman House, and the 1892 Jeremiah Nunan house. Read through two text-based virtual tours “Beekman Bank Nuggets,” and “Mrs. Beekman Invites You to Call,” or the “Walk through History” blog to learn more about specific Jacksonville historic sites. You can also read stories of beer, wine, whiskey, saloons, and “entrepreneurs” in the “Thirsty Thursday” on-line series. For more information or to access see historicjacksonville.org. June Events ‘Windows in Time’ local history lecture As part of the free “Windows in Time” lecture series, local historian Ben Truwe, will present “Seamy Side of Medford: 1884-1935” at noon Wednesday, June 1, via Zoom and in-person. See listing in Live Events for further details. Queer Coffee House The social group for LGBTQ+ communities and their allies meets from 10 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of each month (June 4) via Zoom. Bring a list of your recent favorite books, movies, and/or podcasts, and share what projects or crafts you’re working on. To register or further details, see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar, or call 541-774-8679. Booking It — Running and Reading Club Kids ages 13 and older who are interested in reading and running are invited to run and to read (or listen to an audio-book while running) each week then gather virtually at 4 p.m. the first Monday of each month (June 6) via Zoom to discuss how the running is going and what everyone is reading. For further details or to register, see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-8679. Meeting details will be emailed to you when you register. Science Lecture John Kloetzel, emeritus professor of biology, will present “Genetically Modified Organisms: Controversies and Consequences,” from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 12, via Zoom. GMOs include many important food sources. In the face of climate change, which is putting stress on many of the crops we now depend on, GMO technology could be crucial in designing the foods of the future. We humans are biological organisms, too. Does gene engineering/therapy in humans,now being used in ways that can be truly lifesaving, qualify as GMO technology too? How might that change our perspectives, and our feelings about this field overall? Kloetzel will bring in both scientific and public policy perspectives, and facilitate a discussion among participants. For further information and to register for the Zoom meeting, see thejeffcenter.org. Medford Library Book Chat Adults 18 and older can discuss selected books with others in this reading group at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday (June 14)of every month at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., and via Zoom. See listing in Live Events for further details. Teen Trivia Teens ages 13 and older can join in a live, fast-paced game of general knowledge trivia using Zoom and the Kahoot platform at 4:30 p.m. the fourth Monday (June 29) of every month. Log into the Zoom meeting to see the questions and respond on the Kahoot app or website. You don’t need an account to play, just the app and the game PIN, which we will be provided during the Zoom meeting. This quiz will contain 70 questions on a variety of subjects. For further details or to register, see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-8679. Meeting details will be emailed to you when you register. July Events Queer Coffee House The social group for LGBTQ+ communities and their allies meets from 10 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of each month (July 2) via Zoom. Bring a list of your recent favorite books, movies, and/or podcasts, and share what projects or crafts you’re working on. To register or further details, see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar, or call 541-774-8679.