Severe Weather Overnight Shelter
2024-03-05 17:00 - 2024-03-06 09:00, 2024-03-06 17:00 - 2024-03-07 09:00, 2024-03-07 17:00 - 2024-03-08 09:00, 2024-03-12 17:00 - 2024-03-13 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ashland Street Shelter, 2200 Ashland St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
The Ashland emergency severe weather shelter at 2200 Ashland St. will open at 5 p.m.
The doors close and lights go out by 10 p.m.
The shelter closes at 9 a.m. the next morning.
This is a low barrier, no frill, overnight shelter for anyone needing to get out of the cold.
The shelter is managed by OHRA (Opportunities for Housing Resources and Assistance), which will coordinate and staff with OHRA employees and volunteers. OHRA can be reached at 541-631-2235.
To receive notifications when the severe weather shelter opens in Ashland, text 97520SHELTER to 888777.
To volunteer for the shelter, call 541-220-7307 or email avramsacks@gmail.com.

Jackson County for All - Town Hall on May Ballot Measures
2024-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Medford library, 205 S Central Ave, Medford, 97501
Join us for a discussion of the three ballot measures to restructure the Jackson County Board of Commissioners. Why should the Jackson County Board of Commissioners be nonpartisan?
Why do we need to expand the board from three commissioners to five commissioners? How can we contain the costs of adding two commissioners to the Board?
Jackson County for All will be responding to County Administrator Danny Jordan’s assessment of the cost of adding two commissioners. Do his numbers hold up? Join us at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in the large meeting room of the Medford Public Library to find out what we think about his accounting methods and public opposition to JCFA measures.

Emergency Preparedness: Perspectives from a Life-long First Responder by Kelly Burns
2024-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library, 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, 97520
Learn about emergency preparedness for local and regional disasters. Hear first-hand stories and experiences from Kelly’s long history as a responder with Ashland Fire and Rescue in Southern Oregon.
Kelly Burns was hired as the Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Ashland, Oregon in February, 2023. Kelly formerly worked as a Battalion Chief/EMT-Paramedic for the City of Ashland with Ashland Fire & Rescue for over 31 years. He began his public service career in June of 1990 in the fire service, which was thought to be “temporary.” During his service with AF&R, Kelly was the initial incident commander for the September 2020 Almeda Wildfire disaster.
Kelly is active in all four seasons, including Oregon’s newest fifth season, “Smoke Season,” and is the father of two complicated, yet incredibly smart and talented teenage daughters whom he loves to a fault.
Presenter’s Website: https://www.ashland.or.us
FREE ADMISSION – 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, OR. One mile west of I-5 Exit 14.

What's at Stake
2024-03-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Schneider Museum of Art, 555 Indiana Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Southern Oregon University’s Schneider Museum of Art (SMA) reopens at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, with a new exhibition, “What’s at Stake.”
Curated by Catharine Clark, owner and founding director of Catharine Clark Gallery in San Francisco, this exhibition will feature artists Zeina Barakeh, Al Farrow, and Masami Teraoka. This compelling exhibition explores the urgent issues of our time, delving into the mechanisms of war and colonialism while interrogating the unpredictability and legitimacy of armed conflict. It will be on view through March 23, 2024.
“What’s at Stake” sheds light on the devastating impacts of war, human rights violations, and environmental collapse, compelling viewers to pause and reflect on our collective responsibility to one another. The exhibition raises essential questions about the consequences when violence goes unchecked and challenges us to consider what is truly at stake in a world grappling with these pressing issues.
SMA Executive Director Scott Malbaurn shared, “During a recent trip to San Francisco with museum members, we visited solo exhibitions at Catharine Clark Gallery featuring Masami Teraoka, Al Farrow, and Zeina Barakeh. Recognizing the common theme of exploring the impact of war, especially for artists raised in wartime milieus like Teraoka and Barakeh alongside the sculpture of Al Farrow, which are assembled with war time munitions, we decided to present these shows collectively as “What’s at Stake.” This group exhibition becomes a poignant question and statement, resonating with contemporary violent events that seem to be happening all of the time globally.”
An opening reception will take place 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11. Curator Catharine Clark and select artists will be in attendance. The opening reception is free and open to the public; complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. The Museum will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 13 for a private event.
New Masterworks on Loan and Highlights from the Permanent Collection will also be on view in the Entry Gallery. Museum hours will be Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is always free, but a $5 donation is suggested.
What:
Schneider Museum of Art presents: “What’s at Stake
Free, and open to the public. Suggested $5 donation.
When:
Exhibition on view: January 11 – March 23, 2024; Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Opening Reception: Thursday, January 11, 2024, 5 to 7 p.m.
The Museum will be closed on Saturday, January 13, 2024, for a private event.
Where:
Schneider Museum of Art, Southern Oregon University
555 Indiana Street | Ashland, OR 97520
Free one hour parking is available directly behind the Museum.

Introduction to Quilt Making with Val
2024-03-06 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-03-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Jacksonville Community Center, 160 East. Main Street, Jacksonville OR, 97530
This four session course is designed to introduce you to the basics of quilt making.
Your beginning project will be a colorful table runner. Each class will include demonstration and discussion. At home, you will complete the step by step process, returning each week for further instruction.
A materials list be emailed prior to the first class. Val Pendzick, a former teach and avid quilter is the instructor.
Note: Pre-registration at jacksonvillecommunitycenter.org/programs is required for all 4 classes; additional material costs are the responsibility of the participant.

City of Ashland Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
2024-03-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Community Development building, 51 Winburn Way, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
City of Ashland’s monthly Historic Preservation Advisory Committee meeting.

Presenting Prehistoric Plants and More!
2024-03-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
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 Ashland Library for two more lectures this Spring:
April 4th: USDA Zone Changes: Gardening for Today in our Changing World
May 9th: Heroines in the History of Botany: The Americans

Jackson County for All - Celebration and Fundraiser at Dos Mariposas Vineyards and Lavender Farm
2024-03-07 17:30 - 20:30 | Dos Mariposas Vineyard & Lavendar Farm, 3976 Bellinger Ln, Medford, 97501
The grassroots action group, Jackson County for All, is hosting a party and fundraiser featuring The Dirk Price Trio at Dos Mariposas Winery and Lavender Farm from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7.
We’ll be celebrating the gathering of 34,945 signatures to bring better government to Jackson County and raising funds for the campaign to pass three ballot measures in the upcoming election. Join us for music, dancing, a no-host wine bar and fun!
The Dirk Price trio features members of the popular Rogue Valley Band the Rogue Suspects –with the amazing guitarist Dirk Price, valley favorite, Greg Frederick on bass with Dave Bolan keeping the beat on drums. Get your tickets at jacksoncountyforall.org.

FREE Family Day at the Schneider Museum of Art
2024-03-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Schneider Museum of Art, 555 Indiana Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Participate in hands-on arts and exploration activities to engage with the works on view at SMA.

Central Point Woodcarvers
2024-03-09 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.

Oregon Butterflies: What They Need to Thrive
2024-03-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
Join JCLS and the Jackson County Master Gardeners to learn about native butterflies and their habitats! This virtual presentation by Master Gardener Lynn Kunstman will share information about butterflies found in Oregon, their native landscapes and food sources, and how we can help them thrive.
Lynn Kunstman is a Master Gardener living in Medford, Oregon. She has lived in the Rogue Valley since 1986. She holds a bachelor’s degree in wildlife management and a Master’s Degree of Science in Education. A retired middle school science and special education teacher, Lynn’s students at Ashland Middle School established the school’s butterfly garden. Her first project upon retiring and moving from Ashland to Medford was to mulch out all the lawns on her property. Lynn’s entire front yard in Medford is now given over to wildlife, planted with edible trees and shrubs, as well as pollinator plants. The back yard is planted in fruit trees, berries and vegetables, for the humans. She is an enthusiastic advocate of gardens planted with wildlife, pollinators, and butterflies in mind.

Benefit Concert
2024-03-09 15:00 - 17:00 | UCC Ashland, 717 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 97520
A concert featuring Lisa Spencer and Karen Wennlund, along with the Holy Misfits will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Ashland United Church of Christ, 717 Siskiyou Blvd. True to the folk tradition, Lisa Spencer and Karen Wennlund perform songs that stir us to an awareness of the times we live in.
The Holy Misfits — Lynne Pethtel, Marcy Robertson and Jeannie Marsh — are committed to sharing their music to benefit social justice and raise the vibration of loving service to all.
The concert will benefit local organizations’ rental relief and utility assistance programs. Suggested donation of $10 to $100. Sponsored by Ashland United Church of Christ’s Justice and Witness Ministry.

Lama Sundays – Calm Abiding Meditation
2024-03-10 09:00 - 11:30 | Kagyu Sukha Choling, 109 Clear Creek Drive, Ashland, 97520
This meditation is common to many traditions of Buddhism. In this practice, we rest our attention on a simple meditative support, such as the breath. Instead of following thoughts and emotions as we usually do, we release them and maintain our connection to the support.
“From this practice, we can experience a stable and calm mind. We learn to maintain and return to a sense of stillness, no matter what our outer circumstances. The mind is relaxed, alert and aware. The results of this practice are serenity, freedom in the face of circumstances, and ultimately Buddhahood.” From Meditation for Beginners, by Bokar Rinpoche
Join in-person or via Zoom (hybrid). Please contact the office to receive our monthly emails and the Zoom link for this practice: OFFICE@KSCASHLAND.ORG
Held 9 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, March 10, and April 7.

Sunday Service: Covenantal Joy
2024-03-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87 4th Street, Ashland, 87 4th Street, Ashland, OR, 97520
Sometimes pluralism, diversity, and inclusion is set out as a challenge that we are obligated to endure. But what about the joy of being part of a truly pluralistic community? Can we celebrate and look forward to difference? Can we enjoy the gifts of learning from each other?
“I trust all joy.” ― Theodore Roethke
Attend in person or watch live or recorded on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@roguevalleyunitarianuniver8871

Jean Houston Talk on “Quantum Science And The Emerging New Human”
2024-03-10 11:00 - 12:30 | Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain, Ashland, 97520
Dr. Houston will be the guest speaker this Sunday, March 10th at Unity Community of Ashland, 11 am, which meets at the Havurah, 185 N. Mountain Ave. in Ashland.
Dr. Jean Houston, scholar, and researcher in Human Capacities, is one of the foremost visionary thinkers and doers of our time. She is long regarded as one of the principal founders of the Human Potential Movement. Dr. Houston is noted for her ability to combine a deep knowledge of history, culture, new science, spirituality and human development into her teaching. She is known for her inter-disciplinary perspective delivered in inspirational and humorous keynote addresses.
“Jean Houston’s mind should be considered a national treasure”, said Buckminster Fuller, a renowned American philosopher, thinker, visionary, inventor, architect, engineer, mathematician, poet and cosmologist. A life-long friend of Jean Houston, his observation is shared by the thousands of individuals, communities, organizations and nations that have been and continue to be inspired by her words.
Unity Community of Ashland is an Interfaith Unity Community founded by Rev. Kathy Zavada in November 2023. Rev. Kathy served four years as spiritual leader/minister at Unity of Oroville (2017 to 2021) and two years at Unity at the Lake in South Lake Tahoe (2021 to 2023). She also served those communities as music/choir director, providing her sacred brand of special music on a regular basis. Ms. Zavada is an accomplished pianist and singer, and has produced 12 Cd’s of original music on her independent label Precious Music. Her music has been heralded in the top-ten best world cd’s on Amazon.
Music for this special service will be provided by Kathy Zavada and cellist Daniel Sperry. For more information visit www.unitycommunityofashland.org.

Exploring Cheese Pairings and the Science of Flavor
2024-03-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Do you ever wonder what makes certain flavors or textures go so well together? Maybe you just need some inspiration for your next cheese platter?
In this cheese pairing class, participants will be invited to mix and match an assortment of cheeses and artisanal foods, chosen to highlight some of the pairing principles used by industry professionals. We will then discuss some of the scientific research in the field of gastronomy that corresponds to these pairing principles.
As a former Cheese Master, Cody Reese spent 8 years working in specialty cheese shops packaging, sampling, and peddling a selection of over 150 different artisan cheeses from around the world. During that time, Cody delivered a variety of tasting, pairing, and cooking demos to help share the wonders of cheese with his customers. All cheeses provided will include dairy. Some may include animal rennet, and most will be produced from Cow’s milk. Pairing items may include nuts or meat.
Free of charge. Registration required. Best for ages 18+

Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
2024-03-11 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
2024-03-11 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
2024-03-11 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.

Carmen Portnoy discusses and reads from her new book "The Women of Solemnity"
2024-03-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
THE WOMEN OF SOLEMNITY, set in the 1990’s, in Los Angeles, Paris, Ibiza and New York, displays Carmen’s incomparable wit and perception as she explores the souls of seventeen women in this astonishing collection of short stories.
MESMERIZING characters like Maria di Magenti, the last daughter of the house of Solemnity, whose skin smells like frangipani and hearts of palm. Darsala Murex, the infamous nude of ‘Woman of the Flowers.” Frieda, a true white-blond Norwegian, who thought she could find and also lose herself by living in Paris. Lily, an exquisite model who had made a million dollars by sixteen and at twenty, had written her epitaph: “All she wanted was to waste into air, without nightmares or staring eyes or tears. Now she is dead and happy, my dears.”

Accessing & Grounding Your Authentic Power for Business Success with Gavin Frye
2024-03-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library, 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, 97520
This dynamic talk will inform and inspire you into new levels of self-leadership. Gavin will guide you in learning essential keys for facilitating empowerment within self and others:
-Transforming imposter syndrome, people pleasing, insecurity around self-promotion, and self-doubt into genuine confidence
-Approaching entrepreneurship as an opportunity to mature in leadership
-Embracing the multi-dimensional nature of your inner life and learn the unifying craft of facilitating empowering internal dialogue
-Connecting with your intuition through self-observation and trust
-Liberating your authentic voice in the day-to-day activities of your chosen profession
During the talk, you’ll be invited to see your business as a powerful mirror and ally to your growth. You can choose to embrace the idea that challenges in business invariably invite you towards new levels of personal and business evolution.
The skills and wisdom Gavin presents are designed to support you in practicing new tools for compassionate self-reflection, cultivating creativity, and steadily accomplishing your goals.
Gavin Frye is a licensed spiritual therapist & leadership mentor to entrepreneurs, Gavin has offered soul-inspired counseling and workshops for over 40 years. He specializes in supporting individuals and couples in career and life transition with an emphasis on authenticity, intimacy and creativity.
He served on faculty for 16 years at the University of Santa Monica, co-facilitating the transformational Masters Degree program in Spiritual Psychology. He is the author of the bestselling book, THE REAL YOU: Leading Your Life from Your Authentic Self, and the creator of Soul Gatherings with Gavin, an online community series supporting soul-inspired living.
FREE ADMISSION – 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, OR. One mile west of I-5 Exit 14
