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SUMMARY:Sunday Worship: Like the Shamash
DESCRIPTION:At Hanukkah\, the menorah holds nine candles. But there are only eight nights. \nThe ninth candle is the shamash and is the candle used to light the others. We will explore stories and lessons of the shamash candle and what it might teach us. \n“The Shamash lights the other candles. Be the Shamash.” – Rabbi David Wolpe \nAttend in person or watch live or recorded on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@roguevalleyunitarianuniver8871
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/sunday-worship-like-the-shamash/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87 4th Street\, Ashland\, 87 4th Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Faith,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Ashland Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:The Ashland Christmas Bird Count will take place on Sunday\, Dec. 17. The count circle is centered at the northwest corner of Emigrant Lake\, including both the northeastern slopes of Mount Ashland and the western slopes of the Cascades (as far east as Little Hyatt Lake). Also included are the steep Siskiyou Mountain woodlands\, extensive farmland\, grassland and oak savanna habitats in the eastern section\, as well as the entirety of the city of Ashland with its parks\, gardens and riparian habitats. \nAnyone living in the count circle can participate by doing a feeder watch and adding their sightings to the tally. CBC feeder watch instructions and a tally sheet can be obtained by emailing Cat Gould at cat.gould@gmail.com. \nUnder the guidance of an experienced area leader\, teams go from dawn to dusk regardless of weather. While some leaders welcome volunteers of any skill level\, others may need experienced\, hardy birders who can cope with difficult terrain and a fast pace. Newcomers welcome! Area birds not sighted on count day but within count week (Dec. 14-21) can be added to the tally.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/ashland-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:Ashland area\, Oregon\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Animals,Climate,Community event,Education,Hiking,Nature,Science
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rogue Valley Audubon Society":MAILTO:info@roguevalleyaudubon.org
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SUMMARY:Annual Abundance Swap
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Abundance Swap will be held 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday\, Dec. 17\, at the Old Historic Armory\, 208 Oak St.\, Ashland. \nEvent organizers created the Abundance Swap in 2001 as “an alternative to the consumption frenzy that leads up to Christmas\,” according to a news release. More information is available at https://abundanceswap.org/. \nAttendees are asked to select three quality items they already own that others would like to receive as a gift. The doors to the event open at 1 p.m.\, and participants are asked to arrive by 1:15 p.m. to set up their gifts. \n“Then wait for our introduction before selecting gifts to take home…we all begin together\,” the release says. \nHot tea will be available\, and participants can bring tasty treats that don’t need plates.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/annual-abundance-swap/
LOCATION:Old Ashland Armory\, 208 Oak St.\, Ashland\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Community event,Holiday
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Humanism
DESCRIPTION:Many people are uncertain what is meant by the term “humanism.” \nSome may think of psychological or perhaps literary\, cultural or renaissance humanism. Others consider humanitarian aid services\, while still others may dread a “godless” amoral humanism or even imagine a diabolical or pernicious humanism. Nonetheless\, there are philosophical\, ethical\, religious and Christian humanists worldwide. \nOn December 17 we will explore and discuss the many varieties of humanism with an emphasis on Secular Humanism. We will meet from 3 to 5 p.m. under the balcony at RVUUF. Please see our website Humanism Explorations for reading and resource links. \nHUMANISM EXPLORATIONS is part of the Center For Inquiry \, CFI Rogue Valley Humanists and Freethinkers and RVUUF
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/an-introduction-to-humanism/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87 4th Street\, Ashland\, 87 4th Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Faith,Science
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SUMMARY:In Times of Softest Snow
DESCRIPTION:The 60-voice Southern Oregon Repertory Singers will perform their annual holiday concert\, “In Time of Softest Snow” on at 7:30 p.m. Saturday\, Dec. 16\, and at 3 p.m. Sunday\, Dec. 17 in the SOU Music Recital Hall\, 450 S. Mountain Ave.\, Ashland. \nAs is their custom\, Repertory Singers will perform a variety of musical styles from around the world\, singing in French; Old Dutch; Latin; Kituba\, an African dialect; and English\, of course. \n“I guarantee that you will hear music at this concert you have never heard before\, as well as new and fresh arrangements of traditional holiday favorites\,” says music director Dr. Paul French. \nDutch composer Jetse Bremer’s “In dulci jubilo” (In sweet rejoicing)\, with its colorful harmonies and driving rhythms\, is one of Dr. French’s favorites. The choir will sing a song by John Rutter\, who the New York Times described as “the composer who owns Christmas!” His carols are fantastic and his “What Sweeter Music” will be a concert favorite. The Marian poem\, “There is No Rose” has inspired composers since the late Middle Ages\, and the choir will sing an arrangement of it by Canadian composer Don Macdonald\, which is wonderfully atmospheric and haunting. \nDan Forrest is one of the most popular composers of our time\, and the Singers will perform his piece “See Amid the Winter’s Snow\,” that is sweepingly romantic. The arrangement will feature Grants Pass High School’s Chamber Choir\, under the direction of Taylor Pulsipher. This and many other songs in the concert will be accompanied by guest instrumentalists: Kathleen Strahm on violin\, Michal Pauzevitch on cello\, Sherril Wood on flute\, and Brian Jeffs on percussion. \n“Composer in Residence” Jodi French will premiere a new work she describes as “a tender lullaby.” Ms. French’s music is always a concert high point\, with her beautiful melodies that go straight to the heart. \nThe concert will also feature new arrangements of more popular holiday songs like “Away in a Manger\,” “Jingle Bells\,” and “Silent Night” as well as a “not to be missed” moment with a modern arrangement of the spiritual “Children go Where I Send Thee” including a rap solo by tenor Brandt Nakamura.
URL:https://ashlandnews.projectahost.com/event/in-times-of-softest-snow/2023-12-17/
LOCATION:450 S Mountain Ave\, Southern Oregon University Music Building\, Ashland OR 97520\, 450 S Mountain Ave\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Community event,Music,Performance
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