Is “evil” winning the battle? Is unfathomable corruption here to stay? Or is “the arc of the moral universe” bending toward justice? We are entering an era marked by economic collapse, genocidal wars, climate catastrophe, and planned epidemics. What sort of God, if there is one, allows such extremes of tragic suffering and cataclysmic destruction?
Clarence Meeker was a Medford product through and through. Coming to Southern Oregon in the 1890s at the age of 12, he graduated from the city’s first high school and became a prominent downtown merchant. A natural leader and civic booster, he also served two terms as a city councilman, and as Medford’s wartime mayor.
The Sculpture/4D Collective is an ever rotating group of artists focused around the Southern Oregon University Sculpture Program in the DeBoer Sculpture Building. We are interested in making experimental artworks that take up physical and/or time-based space. Overall, these student artists have been encouraged to joyfully hone technical and aesthetic skills to communicate big ideas
There will be a Hanukkah party at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at Chabad, 1474 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. The event will feature games, music, and the lighting of the menorah. Authentic New York pastrami and corn beef sandwiches will be served with latkes, donuts, Matzah Ball Soup, and kugel. Advance registration is required. Security will
The Guitar Society of Southern Oregon meets from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the beautiful tasting room of Paschal Winery in Talent. The gatherings are open to the public, and all are welcome. They start with a set of music by volunteer performers, followed by an intermission to
Unity Community of Ashland is offering a joyful Christmas Caroling Sing-Along to the Ashland community at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Havurah, 185 N. Mountain Ave. Join us as we “sing in the season” with a festive evening of song and music. Add your voice to all your holiday favorites and experience this
Experimental singer-songwriter Ora Cogan will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at Elder Apothecary, 5 N. Main St., Ashland. Cogan's music offerings are described as "smoky psychedelic gothic country, post-punk, groove, psych rock & traditional balladry." Tickets cost $15 per person. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Visit https://elderapothecary.love/products/untitled-aug24_18-05 for more information.
Embark on a winter adventure! Join BLM interpretive rangers on a snowshoe hike through the enchanting old-growth conifer forest at Hyatt Lake Recreation Area. Suitable for ages 12 and up, these Saturday excursions offer a unique opportunity to explore the biodiversity of a stunning winter landscape. Rangers will interpret winter adaptations of plants and animals,
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
Bring your kids down to the Ashland Elks Lodge to meet Santa and have some FUN! Dec. 16, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Meet Santa from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, in the alley at Northwest Nature Shop. Enjoy face painting, live music and hot cider. All activities are free.
Ashland's annual First Frost community skating event will be held 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink, 95 Winburn Way, Ashland. The event is a special night to enjoy ice skating fun with friends and loved ones in beautiful Lithia Park. Th evening will kick of with figure
(It’s free)
