One of the four strands of our UU history and theology assures us that we don't have to do the work of saving the world, saving ourselves, or finding the answers to life's questions and problems all by ourselves. But how do we create connections that allow us to risk the vulnerability necessary to live
South Mountain Friends Meeting meeting for worship held 11 a.m. Sundays at 543 S. Mountain Avenue, Ashland. All are welcome. Activities for children provided. With any questions, call David Runkel at 541-210-0031 or email at davidrunkelor@gmail.com
Southern Oregon’s second annual VegFest will take place at Tikkun Olam Farm Sanctuary (TOFS) from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 460 Hartley Road in Phoenix. Admission and all events for kids and adults are free. As a fundraiser for TOFS, items donated by local businesses will be raffled throughout
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
The rescue of two missing boys in the Sierra Nevada mountains relies on unraveling the mysteries of the past in an addictive novel of heartrending suspense. After inheriting his uncle’s lodge, Silas Matheson hopes the grandeur of the California Sierra Nevada will be a fresh start for his two young sons, and a chance to
Southern Oregon University will observe the Juneteenth holiday at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, in front of Churchill Hall on the SOU Campus, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. Vaun Monroe will be the keynote speaker, with additional remarks by Ashland City Councilwoman Gina DuQuenne, President Rick Bailey, and Assistant Vice President for Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Join Jessica Vineyard, aka Ms. Galaxy, as she takes you on a journey into the farthest reaches of the cosmos. Her engaging and entertaining presentations make astronomy fun, entertaining, and easy to understand. This is a don’t-miss opportunity! We live in an extraordinary time with respect to exploration of the universe. The Hubble Space Telescope,
Each Wednesday from noon to 1:00 pm, the KSC Sanctuary will be open to all for meditation. We invite you to come and meditate quietly in your own way.
Using items from the SOHS Collection as a starting point, Dr. Anna Sloan will explore expressions of LGBTQ+ life, identity, community, and resilience in Southern Oregon over the past 150+ years. Learn how the western frontier made space for some settlers' alternative gender and sexual identities while simultaneously erasing Indigenous expressions of the same. Explore
Heartbreak touches our lives in myriad forms, great and small. Sometimes it seems we glimpse our hopes for happiness through a hazy gauze of "if onlys" that keep us rushing outwards, constantly busy and craving. We project possible fulfillment onto things, others, and experiences, themselves incapable of satisfying our deepest wish. Buddha Shakyamuni, the consummate
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