Line dancing for older adults
2024-09-09 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-09-16 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Grove, 1195 E Main St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
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 is required. Pre-registration required: ashland.or.us/register or 541-488-5342.

Midge Raymond and John Yunker talk about their new novel Devils Island
2024-09-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
On a remote island off the coast of Tasmania, an Australian wilderness guide embarks on a four-day hike with six guests—and arrives at their destination with only two.
Devils Island is home to abundant wildlife and is the ideal place to re-introduce endangered Tasmanian devils. It’s also a region where travelers can see firsthand the unspoiled drama of Australia’s wild places. For naturalist guide Kerry, the trip offers a respite from the grueling work of trying to save an endangered species. American college classmates Brooke and Jane have a chance to reconnect after years of estrangement. Two Australian couples hope to escape their big-city lives and enjoy the company of longtime friends.
When Jane disappears on the first night, the group assumes she has wandered too far in the stormy weather. Yet it turns out she has a secret connection to one of the other guests—and when another hiker is found dead in camp, the group finds itself isolated by the worsening storm and wondering who among them might be responsible.
“Devils Island is at once a riveting mystery and an eloquent plea to protect our natural world.” — A. J. Banner, #1 Kindle, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today bestselling author
“Devils Island isn’t just a compulsively readable mystery; it’s also a vital meditation on what it means to live through extinction in all its forms. I will not forget my visit to Devils Island anytime soon.” — Mindy Mejia, USA Today bestselling author of To Catch a Storm and Everything You Want Me to Be
“A terrific thriller. You never quite catch your breath as all of the secrets are revealed.” — Steve Berry, New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of The Atlas Maneuver

REBOOT: The New Human Operating System for a Busy World by Abigail Stason
2024-09-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library, 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, 97520
Are you feeling overloaded in our busy world? In a global gig economy, where every system is stretched and the world is upside down, humans are lonelier, more disconnected, and divided. Today’s challenges have left many wondering how we continue to exist and thrive.
A new level of consciousness is needed, where we are aware of and take responsibility for our impact on ourselves, the environment, and others, inviting us to learn and adapt our behavior, creating societies of agile human beings. This is the new Human Operating System.
In a world reimagined, conscious humanity becomes an indispensable imperative for navigating the complexities of our time. Embracing this imperative is simple but not easy, making it the ultimate challenge and opportunity of our lifetime.
Individuals yearn for something more amidst the challenges they face. However, they often struggle to pinpoint the precise questions to ask: How can I foster better relationships with others? What lies at the root of my inner turmoil? How do I effectively traverse this complex landscape? How do I not only survive but thrive in the modern world?
There’s an elusive quality to it—craving something deeper and the practical skills essential for navigating today’s world. People grapple with the biggest existential question: Who am I amidst the complexities of today’s world, and how can I navigate it authentically?
A new paradigm emerges – one of conscious humanity. This means approaching our activities and interactions with heightened awareness. I invite people to behave differently, assuming responsibility for our conduct, comprehending its effects on ourselves and others, and summoning the courage to reimagine what it means to be a human being and transcend the collective haze.
In this post-COVID complex world, redefining our existence is within our grasp. We can transform stagnation into proactive steps. We can awaken from the trance and positively influence our surroundings. We can replace incivility with civility. Picture a reality where peace, tranquility, and liberty reign supreme despite daunting obstacles. Envision the impact if we infused an extra 15% of awareness into our conduct, relationships, and endeavors.
The urgency compels us to stop merely imagining and to start actively reimagining. To achieve this, we must cultivate skillful human beings. Together, let’s forge a path toward a world defined by peace, tranquility, and civility.
Join Abigail “Abby” Stason (she/her/hers), a master teacher, skill builder, thought leader, published author, and speaker for this provocative topic. Abigail spent most of her career as an executive on Wall Street before becoming an entrepreneur and social activist. With over 20,000 hours of leadership experience, she led through the 2000 dot.com tech bubble and the 2008 market crash. Abby left a 19-year career to follow her mission statement of being an exceptional partner to the human race and planet and to facilitate global consciousness. As a certified LGBTQ+ and Women-Owned Business and having experienced discrimination, she is passionate about championing equality and lifting humanity.
Abby equips human beings and leaders with behavioral skills for a modern world and global economy. Abby uses neuroscience to convert abstract learning concepts into pragmatic practices that apply in our day-to-day world. Abby is the author of Evolution Revolution: Conscious Leadership In An Information Age, a handbook of human and leadership development skills that she converted to e-learning programs. Presenter’s Website: https://abigailstason.com
FREE ADMISSION – 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, OR. One mile west of I-5 Exit 14

Wednesday Open Meditation
2024-09-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Kagyu Sukha Choling, 109 Clear Creek Drive, Ashland, 97520
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.

Windows in Time: Shady Cove: A Centennial of Life on the Upper Rogue
2024-09-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Shady Cove, located on the Rogue River, has been a recreational hub for tourists and Jackson County residents since its incorporation in 1972. But how did it acquire its name? Originally known as Etna by 19th-century settlers, the current moniker may have originated nearly a hundred years ago. Join us on this journey to explore the area’s settlers, unravel the mystery of how “The Cove” got its name, and discover the rich history of this picturesque community.
Kim Thurman is a member of the Rogue Valley Genealogical Society and Association of Professional Genealogists. A Shady Cove resident since 2008, her family ties to the Upper Rogue date back to their relocation from Chicago in 1971.
The monthly Windows in Time lunchtime lectures feature well-known writers and historians and bring alive the people, values, and events that shaped our southern Oregon heritage. Lectures are jointly sponsored by the Southern Oregon Historical Society (SOHS) and Jackson County Library Services. Programs are presented in Medford (first Wednesdays, in-person and online) and again in Ashland (second Wednesdays, in-person). Recordings of Medford presentations are available on the JCLS Beyond YouTube channel.

Intro to Fall Perennials
2024-09-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Ashland Greenhouses, 650 E. Ashland Lane, Ashland, OR, United States
Store Manager Rona will be sharing the benefits of planting perennials in the fall with tips and tricks to get the most out of your plantings.
She will also go over perennials that give the best show during the fall season. Come learn how to keep your colorful perennial beds looking great all season long. Free class; call to register.

What is Ranked Choice Voting?
2024-09-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
This November, Oregon voters will decide at the ballot box if we should change how we vote for federal and statewide races and begin using a process called Ranked Choice Voting.
What is Ranked Choice Voting, or RCV, exactly? Join us for a fun and literary way to experience it yourself. Meg Wade with the Represent Us Education Fund will facilitate an interactive, visual RCV demonstration so you can see firsthand how the process works in order to make an informed decision, and get your questions answered about what is in the ballot measure that the state legislature recommended to voters.
Can’t make this event, but want to learn more? This program will repeat at the Medford Library on Thursday, October 10th, from 5:30pm-6:30pm.

Monthly Meeting – Guitar Society of Southern Oregon
2024-09-12 18:00 - 20:30 | Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, OR, 97540, United States
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 socialize and to discuss Society business and upcoming guitar-related events. The evening concludes with a second set of music, sometimes performed by visiting or local featured artists.
The meeting program includes a wide variety of selections, performed mostly on guitar, and some vocal by amateurs, students and professionals. Anyone may announce upcoming events during the intermission as well.

The RegenAI Summit
2024-09-13 12:00 - 2024-09-14 23:30 | Ashland Hills Hotel, 2525 Ashland Street, Ashland, 97520
The ReGenAI Summit is a weekend gathering of leaders and changemakers committed to regenerating people, communities, and ecosystems with AI.
It explores how technology can address local challenges in Southern Oregon, from climate and biodiversity to arts and culture. By connecting global experts with local leaders, this event aims to harness AI for positive, sustainable transformation.

Barry Kraft Explores "Much Ado About Nothing" and "Macbeth"
2024-09-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-09-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Private home
Held 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 14 and 15 at a private home in Ashland, attendees can participate in these sessions in person or via Zoom or receive them as a video recording.
Each day covers new material about both plays. After you enroll in this two day offering, please send an email to contact@roguetheatercompany.com and let us know if you will participate in person, via Zoom, or will receive a video recording. Everyone who participates will receive a video recording.
Tickets are $100 per person for the two days.
Visit roguetheatercompany.com.

Lithia Park Guided Walks
2024-09-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Lithia Park, Winburn Way, Ashland, OR, 97520
Lithia Park Guided Walks are back for 2024!
Walks take place every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Please meet at the Lithia Park sign at the entrance to the park across from the downtown plaza.
Walks are led by passionate and knowledgeable volunteers and last between an hour and an hour and a half. Walks are FREE for everyone and cover the history, flora, and fauna of Ashland’s crown jewel.
For more info please visit: www.ashland.or.us/lithiaguidedwalks.

Ashland Elks Cars of Summer Car Show
2024-09-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Ashland Elks Lodge, 255 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Come support the lodge and have a ball at this family-friend community event! Bring your street rod, muscle car, antique car, classic car, special interest or vintage motorcycle for an afternoon of classic cars, food and fun at the Ashland Elks Lodge parking lot.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Entry fee is $40 (pre-registration)
Day of event entry fee is $50
To register, call the lodge at 541-482-3911!
For more info contact: John Fiore, 541-621-9128

Central Point Woodcarvers
2024-09-14 11:30 - 15:00 | Woodcarving, 123 N St, Central Point, OR, 97502, United States
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 members do several styles of woodcarving. Recommended beginning tool sets are available for purchase. Please call Ron Chappell 541-944-4535 for more information.

Author Talk: Life Along the Applegate Trail
2024-09-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Medford library, 205 S Central Ave, Medford, 97501
Local author Linda Lochard will discuss her novel, Life Along the Applegate Trail: A Tale of Grit and Determination.
This work of historical fiction was inspired by her research of the true stories and diaries of pioneers traveling the Applegate Trail in 1846, as well as her own participation in the 51-day long 1996 Applegate Wagon Train re-enactment. Following the presentation, attendees will have the option to purchase a copy of the book.

Alice Di Micele & Force of Nature at Pheasant Fields Farm
2024-09-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Pheasant Fields Farm, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 97501
Join us for Alice’s last show of the year with her band “Force of Nature” before she goes off on tour through Colorado and the Midwest.
The first thing you ‘ll notice about Alice Di Micele is her voice. With a five-octave range that is intense, sensual, rich and soulful, Di Micele has been known to turn a noisy bar silent within a few notes. Her warm presence and humor disarm and create a rare intimacy between audience and performer.
Whether singing a jazzy-folk number, belting a sassy blues, crooning a hushed ballad, or rocking out on one of her trademark rhythmic earthy grooves, Alice is a vocalist that moves people. A kick-ass guitarist as well, whether playing solo or with a band “Force of Nature” her acoustic guitar conjures percussive poly-rhythms, bass lines, and melodies that perfectly frame her vocals.
Her band “Force of Nature” consists of her long-time drummer Nick Kirby, guitarist Andy Casad, and bassist Matt Spencer. Nick started playing drums at 2 years old with his dad Sonny Boy Kirby and is not only an amazing drummer, but a bassist, singer, and guitarist as well. Andy Casad is an award winning finger style guitarist and his duo The Fret Drifters have toured the US and Australia to rave reviews and wide acclaim. Matt Spencer is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist who has been playing locally with artists like Jeff Pevar, Phoenix Sigalove and more since moving here in the last few years.

Sunday Service: Habitual Hope
2024-09-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87 4th Street, Ashland, 87 4th Street, Ashland, OR, 97520
Hope is an emotional force that points the imagination toward the positive. When we lose hope, we lose the power to imagine a better world and the energy to help build it. Today’s service will include Joys and Sorrows.
“Hope is a habit that grows in the dark.” – Inés Velásquez- McBryde
Led by Rev. Sean
Monthly Theme: Habits
Attend in person or watch live or recorded on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@roguevalleyunitarianuniver8871

South Mountain Friends Meeting
2024-09-15 11:00 - 12:30 | South Mountain Friends Meeting, 543 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
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

Equamore Sanctuary Social
2024-09-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Equamore Sanctuary, 4723 Highway 66, Ashland, OR, United States
“Open Barn” fundraiser.
Held 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, at Equamore Sanctuary.
Musical Entertainment provided by Hoof ‘n’ Heart Beats.

Otsukimi – Moon Gazing Festival
2024-09-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Ashland Japanese Garden, 195 Winburn Way, Ashland, OR, 97520
Come experience the Japanese Garden in a different light. This evening event, a Japanese festival honoring the autumn moon, will feature the garden beautifully lit up after dusk, Dobra Tea, and more.

Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
2024-09-16 09:30 - 10:45 | The Grove, 1195 E Main St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
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.

Gentle Yoga for Older Adults
2024-09-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Avenue, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
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 up and down from the floor is required. Each class will conclude with deep relaxation. Ages 50 & up.
$20 per month-long session ($5/class)

CANCELLED Carlos Reyes reads his poetry
2024-09-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
EVENT CANCELLED
The Empty Chairs of February (2024) is noted poet and translator Carlos Reyes’ sixteenth published volume. Other recent poetry includes Osage Elegy (2021), The Ebbing Tide (2021), Lament for Us All (2021), Sea Smoke to Ashes (2020), Along the Flaggy Shore, (2018), Wrestling the Mistral (2026); translations: Poemas de amor y locura/Poems of Love and Madness; Selected translations (2013), and a Memoir: The Keys to the Cottage, Stories from the West of Ireland (2015). A three times finalist for the National Poetry Series, he is often nominated for the Pushcart Prize.
Reyes has been a Yaddo Fellow, a fellow at the Fundación Valparaíso (Mojácar, Spain), at the Heinrich Boll Cottage (Achill Island, Ireland), and at CAMAC Center of the Arts (Marnay-sur-Seine, France). He has been poet-in-Residence at Joshua Tree National Park, the Sitka Alaska Island Institute, Acadia National Park, Devil’s Tower National Monument, and Catoctin Mountain Park National Park.
An inveterate traveler, he ventures to the Canary Islands, Cuba, Ecuador, France, Greece, India, Ireland, Panama, and Spain giving readings of his own work and connecting with international poets. His books reflect those travels. When not traveling, he lives at the base of a dormant volcano in Portland, Oregon

OSF company members to honor actor-director Jim Edmondson
2024-09-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Southern Oregon University Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Present and former Oregon Shakespeare Festival company members, including Rex Young, Jeanne and Larry Paulsen, Richard Howard, Vilma Silva, Steven Patterson, Kathleen Turco-Lyon, and Kevin Kenerly will honor actor-director James Edmondson with a reading of Randall Stuart’s Squire Monday, September 16th, in the Southern Oregon University Recital Hall on Mountain Avenue. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the reading begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. For further information contact Paul Squires at paulmasonbarnes@gmail.com; 541-941-5731.
Squire recounts Stuart’s collaboration with Edmondson, his now-retired, revered and cherished mentor, and with dramaturg-actor Barry Kraft on the Festival’s 1981 production of King Henry IV, Part One, in which the three crafted the role of John Hardyng, page to the Percy family, who existed in real life but was not a character in Shakespeare’s play. Stuart appeared as Hardyng, squire to Harry “Hotspur” Percy (played by Kraft), with lines requisitioned from other characters or from other of Shakespeare’s history plays.
Set against the tapestry of what Stuart calls the “golden age” of the American regional theatre and at a time when Festival actors performed outdoors without benefit of electronic amplification or the surrounding walls of the Allen Pavilion, Squire also recounts Stuart’s involvement in the peace movement of the time and the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on OSF and the American theatre.
James (Jim) Edmondson came to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival as an actor in 1972 to play Petruchio in The Taming of the Shrew and stayed on-and-off for over 35 seasons. His first directing assignment was the 1974 production of Twelfth Night, followed the next season by Romeo and Juliet, featuring Mark Murphey and Christine Healy. He is remembered for his portrayal of King Lear in Libby Appel’s inaugural season production, and for his performances as Joe in The Time of Your Life, George in Of Mice and Men, Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman, and for a host of roles in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice (Shylock), Measure for Measure (Angelo), and the title roles in King John, Richard II, and Ben Jonson’s The Alchemist. Edmondson’s productions of King Henry V and Richard III (both featuring OSF actor Marco Barricelli) remain legendary. Edmondson directed the opening production in the Black Swan Theatre, A Taste of Honey, and was the Producer-Director of the Festival’s annual HIV/AIDS benefit, the Daedalus Project, for over 25 years, famously closing out each year’s gathering with a candle-lit “witnessing” ceremony, joining company and audience members in a communal expression of grief and remembrance.

Free Fare and Passenger Appreciation Day
2024-09-17 07:00 - 09:00 | Front Street Station (RVTD), 200 S Front St, Medford, OR, 97501, United States
Come to Front Street Station from 7 to 9am for snacks and free safety swag.
Ride FREE on all RVTD buses all day!

Pacific Crest Writers
2024-09-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-17 17:00 - 19:00 | 255 Helman St., 255 Helman St., Ashland, OR, United States
All Rogue Valley writers are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Pacific Crest Writers, a free group to create community and provide support for writers of all genres.
We meet the last Tuesday of the month from 5-7 p.m. Check Pacific Crest Writers Facebook, Twitter, Instagram for location, each month’s speakers, and special topics.

Cozy Crafts & Parallel Play at the Ashland Library
2024-09-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Do you enjoy being around creative people but not so much the social aspects of a crafting group? Come down to the Gresham Room to work on your own latest creative endeavor, with no pressure to interact and be social.
Don’t have a project at this time? No problem! We will also have supplies and instructions available for you to try your hand at something new. We hope to see you there!
Best for ages 16 and up.
