A celebration of National Public Lands Day will be held 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Vesper Meadow Restoration Preserve and some sites in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. We will meet at Rite Aid in Ashland at 9 a.m. and carpool up to the event site. The day kicks off with
You and your friends are warmly invited to our next Seasonal Ritual: The Autumnal Equinox. Eleven attended our successful Lughnasa Ritual in August. Some were RVUUFians, some not.) On this Equinox we will celebrate key themes: Elderhood, Wisdom, Balance, and the Direction West. And of course, Signs of the Season. If you wish, bring a
The Central Point Woodcarvers carving group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays at the Central Point Senior Resource Center, 123 N. Second St., Central Point. There is a fee of $10 per month, or $55 a year if paid annually. We teach and share ideas for beginners, novices, and intermediate woodcarvers. The various
On the 24th day of every month since the Russian Invasion of Ukraine 15 months ago, Medford-based not-for-profit Ukraine Flags for Solidarity hosts a 1-hour online free conversation with Ukrainian software developer and co-founder of the Lviv headquartered company, Euristiq. Join us so that you can experience the enduring optimism of our friends in Ukraine
When we center our congregations in the practice of love, we have to grapple with the realities of our humanity: we mess up, we make mistakes, we break our promises. That is why forgiveness is a part of how we live our covenant and practice loving and upholding the dignity of every person. Attend in
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
Author Heather Ames discusses her Ghost Shop mystery series, set in Salem and the Willamette Valley, from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Ames will have copies of the first two books in the series available for purchase ("Tapped By Fate" and "Tread Softly") plus "Indelible,"
Heather Ames will give an author talk from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Heather will talk about the joys and tribulations of her publishing journey, finding the silver lining that became self-publishing, and how taking charge of her own future in the publishing industry has
Ashland residents who have ever wanted to meet their city manager and various city council members will soon be able to do so over a cup of coffee. The first informal “Coffee & Conversations” event will be held 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, at Pony Espresso, 175 Lithia Way, Ashland, according to a
The residue from the years of lockdown and crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic is apparent to everyone. Many friends and families have been torn apart. Trust in corporations and the government has declined. The New Normal seems extremely polarized, alienated and even crazy. Where do we look to find honest connection, clarity and support? Our
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