In July 2022, the James Webb Space Telescope debuted its astrophotography prowess, sharing some of the clearest images of the cosmos that Earth’s gravity-tethered denizens have ever laid eyes on. The ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum will celebrate this event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at the museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland,
The Southern Oregon Repertory Singers will hold auditions for all vocal parts for the 2023-24 season from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, by appointment. Interested singers should contact music director Dr. Paul French at ptfrench@charter.net for more information, and to set up an audition time. The group is an advanced, 60-voice choral ensemble
Beginning rowing classes will be held 6 to 8 a.m. Mondays and 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. Sundays, May 22 through August 28 at Emigrant Lake, 175 Emigrant Lake Road, Ashland. The classes cost $125 per month. Veterans are free. For registration and more information, contact Toni at ktoni50@yahoo.com.
Scripture Lesson: Philemon
Our minister Rev. Sean Parker Dennison will be back in the pulpit and will reflect on his summertime activities and what they taught him. It will be a mix of music, poetry, and other forms of connection with the world and the spirit. Attend in person, or watch live or recorded on our YouTube channel:
Saturday, August 12, 3 to 5 p.m. Presentation and Q&A session in the Gresham Room of the Ashland library Sunday, August 13, 1 to 3 p.m. Author book signing event at Bloomsbury Books In Elizabeth’s presentation at the library, she will feature an explanation of her impetus for writing the book, share some details of
Bob Rawlings (alto saxophone), Thor Polson (piano), Jeff Addicott (bass), and Tom Stamper (drums) will offer a tribute to the great bebop saxophonist Charlie (“Yardbird”) Parker at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13. The concert will take place at Grizzly Peak Winery at 1600 E. Nevada St. in Ashland, and admission is $20 per person (with
Beginning rowing classes will be held 6 to 8 a.m. Mondays and 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. Sundays, May 22 through August 28 at Emigrant Lake, 175 Emigrant Lake Road, Ashland. The classes cost $125 per month. Veterans are free. For registration and more information, contact Toni at ktoni50@yahoo.com.
Tai Chi is a moving meditation that strengthens bones and muscles, improves balance and increases flexibility. Qi Gong, the movement of energy through the body, is also incorporated. Pre-registration required: ashland.or.us/register or 541.488.5342.
The focus of this one-hour hatha yoga class is to increase strength, flexibility and balance while simultaneously alleviating stress and fatigue. Additional benefits of regular yoga practice include an overall sense of well-being and an increase in self-awareness and self-acceptance. Participants must be aware of their own capabilities in order to participate safely. Ability to
Get active through dance! Line Dance is a choreographed dance in which participants line up in rows and follow a repeated sequence of steps to music. It is a great way to keep your brain on its toes! Line dancing enhances balance, provides fitness and strength and improves mental acuity through complex movement. No partner
It’s 1968. War is raging in Vietnam, and American culture is changing at lightning speed. As a college freshman, Becky Norris is swept up by the anti-war movement, not to mention by her love affair with a young radical. Her sister, Susan, a sorority girl, takes a different tack, determined to hold on to the
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