Wednesday Open Meditation
2024-06-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Parkinson’s Support Group
2024-06-19 15:30 - 16:30 | OR
No matter where you are in your Parkinson’s journey, you are welcome to attend the Ashland Parkinson’s Support Group! This group is open to people with Parkinson’s, care partners, family, and friends. It is a space to connect, share, and learn.
The group meets once a month on the third Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. If you are interested in joining, give Laurie a call at 650-575-8434.
This is a non-medical group. This group is sponsored by Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon (PRO), a 501(c)3 organization. For more information on resources available across Oregon and SW Washington, contact PRO at 800-426-6806.

PACING: Photographs by Dru Donovan, Melanie Flood, and Tarrah Krajnak
2024-06-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Schneider Museum of Art, 555 Indiana Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Southern Oregon University’s Schneider Museum of Art (SMA) is thrilled to announce its summer exhibition, “PACING: Photographs by Dru Donovan, Melanie Flood, and Tarrah Krajnak.”
The exhibition will open at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, and will be on view through August 10, 2024.
About the Exhibition:
The act of pacing involves moving forward in a measured, rhythmic manner, where each step is taken in consideration of the one before it. “PACING” explores this duality of ease and tension through the lens-based works of three midcareer, female-identifying photographers: Dru Donovan, Melanie Flood, and Tarrah Krajnak. Each artist employs performative methods to document their bodies and those of others, reflecting on their relationships to social histories, expectations, and structures.
Meet the Artists:
Melanie Flood has used the camera as a tool for self-expression throughout her life. Her photographs, spanning from childhood to the present, explore her evolving femininity and critique gender constructs through a blend of vulnerability and playful experimentation.
Tarrah Krajnak reclaims the photographic medium’s masculine history through her Indigenous transracial adoptee experience. Her interrelated works use the body to reenact lost histories, employing rituals and performances to create a continuous connection between her presence, the work’s origins, and its future.
Dru Donovan highlights the strength and ability of the female body in both athletes and caregivers. Her crisp black-and-white images juxtapose the force and endurance required for various actions, emphasizing the interdependence and mutual responsibility inherent in these roles.
More information: https://sma.sou.edu/exhibitions/pacing-photographs-by-dru-donovan-melanie-flood-and-tarrah-krajnak/
Image: Dru Donovan, Liberty Pose, 2017, Video loop, 35 x 57 inches, courtesy of the artist.

Read Renew Repeat: Folded Book Art
2024-06-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
What do you do with a book that you no longer want? You can donate it, gift it….or you can turn it into art! Book folding is the process of folding down the pages of a book to create a sculpture.
Used books will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! Best for ages 12 to adult.

Read Renew Repeat: Folded Book Art
2024-06-20 15:00 - 16:30 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
What do you do with a book that you no longer want? You can donate it, gift it….or you can turn it into art!
Book folding is the process of folding down the pages of a book to create a sculpture. Used books will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! Free. Best for ages 12 to Adult.

Presenting Prehistoric Plants and More!
2024-06-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Medford library, 205 S Central Ave, Medford, 97501
When did flowers first appear in the plant kingdom? What did dinosaurs eat? Where are the oldest trees in the world? Which ancient plants still grow today? Join us to learn more about the amazing history and evolution of plants on our planet.
Classically trained at the UCLA Landscape Architecture program, presenter Lucretia Weems is a Jackson County Master Gardener and has been designing gardens in the Rogue Valley for over 15 years. Her lectures on history and landscape design have been enjoyed around Jackson County, and her first book was published in 2023.
Lucretia will be returning to the Medford Library for two more lectures this Summer:
July 18th: USDA Zone Changes: Gardening for Today in our Changing World
August 15th: Heroines in the History of Botany: The Americans

MARIA’S SCARF: A Memoir of a Mother’s Love, a Son’s Perseverance, and Dreaming Big by Zoro
2024-06-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
As the fatherless, biracial child of a Mexican immigrant, Danny Donnelly was never expected to amount to much. Before the age of nine, his single mother had moved her seven children more than thirty times—from the impoverished streets of South Central Los Angeles to rural Oregon and everywhere in between.
Sometimes, there was no home to go to, so they slept in their ’62 Chevy; sometimes dinner was a slice of bread; sometimes they showered in a nearby park. Desperate yet ever-hopeful, they clung to the only thing they had—each other. Through it all, Danny longed for his father’s love and approval, ultimately channeling his pain and transforming himself into Zoro, one of the world’s greatest drummers.
Eloquent, hilarious, and remarkably tender, Maria’s Scarf: A Memoir of a Mother’s Love, a Son’s Perseverance, and Dreaming Big, tells the story of a family fighting for survival against almost insurmountable odds. Through laughter, tears, and many misadventures, Zoro touches the heart of every reader—young or old, citizen or immigrant—and speaks to the dreamer in all of us, emboldening everyone to live fantazmical lives.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Zoro has spent four decades performing with artists such as Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, New Edition, Sean Lennon, Lisa Marie Presley, and Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire. He has been voted the number one R&B drummer in the world numerous times and is the author of The Big Gig: Big-Picture Thinking for Success and SOAR! 9 Proven Keys for Unlocking Your Limitless Potential. His engaging personality, ability to speak on a wide range of subjects, and authentic way of inspiring others have also established him as a sought-after speaker.

The Path to Health Equity: Building Healthier Communities. A Community Health Symposium.
2024-06-21 08:30 - 14:30 | Ashland Hills Hotel, 2525 Ashland Street, Ashland, 97520
Our 2024 Community Health Symposium brings together community members and leaders who share a common goal of improving health for all.
Hear from local leaders about factors that influence health, and how organizations are working together to advance health equity for all people in Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, and beyond.
Seating is limited for this FREE event, so sign up early at http://achfoundation.org/symposium. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

The Path to Health Equity: Building Healthier Communities
2024-06-21 08:30 - 14:30 | Ashland Hills Hotel, 2525 Ashland Street, Ashland, 97520
A community health symposium will be held 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 21, at the Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland.
The event is free to attend, but seating is limited. Register for the event here.
The symposium is intended to bring together community members and leaders who share a common goal of improving health for all. You’re invited to join as we hear from local leaders about the factors that influence health and how local organizations are working together to advance health equity.
Guests include Oregon Rep. Pam Marsh, Peter Buckley of Southern Oregon Success, Larry Gibbs of Southern Oregon University, and Sadie Siders of Jackson County Health & Human Services. Visit achfoundation.org/symposium for more information.

Class: Finding the Records of Your Revolutionary War Ancestors
2024-06-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Rogue Valley Genealogical Society, 3405 S. Pacific Hwy, Medford, 97501
Do you have a family tradition of an ancestor who fought in the Revolutionary War? How do you know this is true? Lots of records exist for finding your Revolutionary War Ancestor.
This program will cover DAR Lineage Books, muster rolls, and pay documents. We will also talk about Compiled Service Records (CSR), Revolutionary War Pension, Bounty Land Warrants, and what information they contain. We will cover what is available in libraries, archives, Fold3.com, Ancestry, and FamilySearch.org.
Instructor Patricia Healy began her genealogy interest in the late 1950’s when she was about 14 years old. Patricia has been a long-time member of the Siskiyou County Genealogy Society, where she serves as treasurer. She is also a program director and gives monthly programs for the Society. She is a member of the National Genealogy Society, Virginia Genealogy Society and Ohio Genealogy Society.
• Cost: $10.00 for RVGS Members, $20.00 for non-members
• Register here: https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=42
• Registration closes at noon on Thursday, June 20.
• Registrants may attend in person at the RVGS Library or via Zoom.
• This class will be recorded and available for 30 days to those who register.

Singing Stone Meditation
2024-06-21 19:30 - 21:30 | United Methodist Church, Wesley Hall, Ashland, United Methodist Church, Wesley Hall, Ashland
Celebrate Summer Solstice and the Full Moon!
Follow Peter’s rich baritone voice on a meditative journey through the five layers of the subtle body. You can sing along or just close your eyes and listen while Peter guides you through a deep, transformative exploration of the Divine with you.
Chairs will be provided. Bring your own cushion for floor sitting. Tickets are $20 or 2 for $30 at the door or in advance.

Midsummer Faery Godmother's Tea Party
2024-06-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Lithia Park, Winburn Way, Ashland, OR, 97520
Hello Enchanted ones! You are cordially invited to join us for our 6th annual Faery Godmother’s Midsummer Tea Party!✨ A free family event to celebrate the season of Summer!
Co-hosted by secretstoryworld.org.
Held Saturday, June 22nd from 4:00-6:00pm in the grass field just above the Lower Duck Pond of Lithia Park.
✨Dress up in your Faery finery. Bring a picnic blanket, tea set & treats. There will be Teatime with the Faery Godmother’s
Summer story, HairWreath & Wandcrafting
Meet Rose, Mint & Lavender
Special Guest Music & Dance Performance
Faery Queen’s Summer Blessing
We look forward to celebrating the Summer season with you, dear ones!☀️
Magically yours,
LadyJane ModernFaery (Owl) with the TreeHouse Books Family of Magicals
Cynthia Ravenwitch (Raven) with the FaeryGodmothers of SecretStoryWorld

Lithia Park Guided Walks
2024-06-22 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.

Bonsai Day at the Ashland Japanese Garden
2024-06-22 10:00 - 14:00 | OR
Rogue Bonsai Group, in collaboration with Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission (APRC), presents Bonsai Day, a celebration of nature through the art of Bonsai and Ikebana, at the Ashland Japanese Garden from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Saturday, June 22nd, 2024.
The event will feature a collection of Rogue Bonsai Group’s finest trees for visitors to enjoy. Live demonstrations of pruning and shaping techniques will be going on throughout the day. Highlights will be Forest style Bonsai arrangements as well as a wide range of conifer and deciduous trees. The Trees exhibited are selected to provide visitors with educational opportunities through a variety of bonsai styles, species, and history. Some trees have impressive lineage and others began as a bush in someone’s back yard. Bonsai can be found everywhere!
“Ikebana” displays by the local Ikebana enthusiasts, will also be available for viewing. “Ikebana (Kado)” is a traditional Japanese art of flower arranging. It said that floral arrangement is an aesthetic of addition, and Ikebana is an aesthetic of subtraction. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of balance which “Ikebana” exhibits.
Visitors are encouraged to ask questions, watch the live demonstrations, and learn more about Ikebana and Bonsai as living sculpture art practices.

Bee City USA Ashland's 2024 Pollinator Party in the Park
2024-06-22 10:30 - 13:00 | North Mountain Nature Park, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Come celebrate Ashland’s 10-year Anniversary as a Bee City USA! Experience the beautiful gardens around the North Mountain Park Nature Center, learn how to create a pollinator friendly garden, and talk with the volunteers who maintain the gardens. Light refreshments provided.

Central Point Woodcarvers
2024-06-22 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.

Terry Robb Live at the Talent Club
2024-06-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, OR, 97540
From Portland, Terry Robb is an acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist, singer, composer, arranger and record producer.
His work is featured in Hollywood films, documentaries and biographies, including Game of Thrones, The Horse Whisperer, and Dance of Death: The Life of John Fahey, American Guitarist. He is associated with the American Primitive Guitar genre through his collaborations with Fahey, and is regarded as a virtuoso of acoustic blues guitar.
In his multi-decade career, Robb has released 15 acclaimed albums as a solo artist, and performed at festivals and concert halls across the United States, Canada and Europe. For more information, visit www.terryrobb.com.

80’s Prom Night at The Columbia Hotel
2024-06-22 20:00 - 23:30 | Columbia Hotel, 262 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, United States
It’s 80’s Prom Night at The Columbia Hotel! Ask that special someone, find the perfect dress or suit and come and dance like is 1985!

Sunday Service: Respect, Reconciliation and Redemption: Alabama Perspectives
2024-06-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87 4th Street, Ashland, 87 4th Street, Ashland, OR, 97520
Speaker: Bruce Borgerson, Braver Angels
Launched in 2016, Braver Angels is a national movement to bring liberals, conservatives and others together at the grassroots level–not to find centrist compromise, but to find one another as citizens. Through workshops, debates, campus engagement, and more, Braver Angels helps Americans understand each other beyond stereotypes, form community alliances, and reduce the vitriol that poisons our civic culture. Braver Angels does not endorse political candidates nor take positions on any political issues.
Attend in person or watch live or recorded on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@roguevalleyunitarianuniver8871

South Mountain Friends Meeting
2024-06-23 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

Roevember is coming
2024-06-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Ashland Plaza, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Please join Women’s March Souther Oregon, ORD2 Indivisible & Planned Parenthood on the second anniversary of the Dobbs decision to rally in protest of SCOTUS’s decision to strip us of our reproductive freedoms. There will be speakers from AHS and Planned Parenthood, music by the Holy Misfits, and a plethora of signs. We must make sure justice, equality and voting rights are restored and honored.
There will also be tables for voter education-you can check to make sure that you are registered to vote, get help registering if needed and learn about volunteer opportunities to ensure that progressives win in November.
Women’s March Southern Oregon was founded in response to Trump’s win in 2016. They have held many events and rally’s since that fateful election.
ORD2 Indivisible is a group of progressive, grassroots activists from across Oregon’s vast Congressional District 2. They hold our elected officials accountable-at all levels of government.
Planned Parenthood is one of the nations’ leading providers of high-quality, affordable health care, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With or without insurance, you can always come to us for your health care.
Visit https://facebook.com/events/s/roevember-is-coming/756864939903330/ for more information.

Redden Risque and Friends Drag Brunch
2024-06-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Columbia Hotel, 262 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, United States
The Columbia Hotel and Cabaret Risque Presents Lady Redden Risque and Friends Drag Brunch.
Sunday, June 23rd, from Noon – 3 PM.
$25.00 + bring cash tips
Cost includes mimosas, Breakfast sandwiches, and a drag show you do not want to miss!

Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
2024-06-24 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
2024-06-24 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)

Line dancing for older adults
2024-06-24 13:00 - 14:30 | 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.

Free Program: The Bentonville Friendship Quilt
2024-06-25 13:30 - 14:30 | Rogue Valley Genealogical Society, 3405 S. Pacific Hwy, Medford, 97501
Bowtie quilt blocks, with embroidered names of friends and family, remind of a move from Nebraska to Arkansas in 1935. Who were they and why did their daughter initiate this quilt at the age of 14?
Barbara Grimes will share the story of this quilt and the people named on it. Due to its fragile condition, this quilt will only be available for viewing during the program.
Cost: Free to all
No registration necessary. In person only at the RVGS Library. This program will not be recorded.
