Let AI do the Digging: Tools for Today's Genealogist
2025-09-04 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Rogue Valley Genealogy Library, 3405 S. Pacific Hwy, Medford,OR, 97501
Genealogy is entering a new era and artificial intelligence is leading the way.
Join Colette Hokanson, AG, as she explores how cutting-edge tools like Full Text Search, AI Research Assistant on FamilySearch and major AI platforms are revolutionizing the research process. Learn how AI can help uncover hard-to-find records, interpret historical documents, and connect the dots in your family tree faster and more accurately than ever before. Whether you’re a seasoned genealogist or a curious historian, this session will show you how to let AI do the digging while you enjoy the discoveries.
In person and via ZOOM.
Register before noon on September 3rd at rvgslibrary.org >Classes and Events >Registration

Assemblages at Shepherd's Dream
2025-09-04 10:30 - 17:00, 2025-09-05 10:30 - 17:00, 2025-09-06 10:30 - 17:00 | Shepherd’s Dream, 42 East Main Street, Ashland, 97520
Shepherd’s Dream and co-sponsor Creatively Speaking continues the exquisite “Assemblages,” lovingly created by Nani Pacal…together with the seasoned long-time weaving of Thalia Keple…throughout the month of September.
Thalia incorporates her hand forged metals and beading ornaments, by weaving them into her wall hangings, necklaces and earrings. Open daily Tuesday 10:30a-5:00p, Wednesday -Saturday 1030a-5:30p and the 4th Sunday of the summer months.

Thursday Evening Calm Abiding Meditaion
2025-09-04 18:00 - 19:30 | 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.
To attend Calm Abiding Meditation via Zoom, email the office at OFFICE@KSCASHLAND.ORG to join the mailing list.

Peace Choir Invites New Members
2025-09-04 18:00 - 20:30 | Ashland First United Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland, 97520
Studies have shown that singing in a choir builds a sense of belonging and joy, and many individuals and organizations have learned that using music and song to raise awareness and support for positive changes can be effective and fulfilling for performers.
If you would like use your creative energy to sing for peace, social justice, and the environment, you are invited to join the non-audition, secular Rogue Valley Peace Choir (RVPC) as it begins its 2025-26 season in September.
Registration begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, and the first rehearsal for the choir begins that evening at the First United Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland.
Rehearsals — from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays — will continue through mid-May 2026.
This season the choir, now in its 23rd year, will host other peace choirs from the region for a combined choir event at Southern Oregon University in February. The RVPC choir will also perform at a variety of venues: schools, retirement homes, art events, fundraisers for social causes, and community and holiday events throughout the year with the season culminating in mid-May concerts.
The choir’s 75-plus members are directed by Rob Griswell-Lowry and accompanied by Dr. Mikiko Petrucelli. The choir’s mission is to promote peace, social justice and the well-being of our planet.
“In the turmoil of division so common in our society today, we seek to inspire unity and dialogue using music to spread the message of peace and community,” says Griswell-Lowry.
Songs for the choir’s repertoire are chosen by choir members themselves to express these themes in heart-felt and thoughtful ways. Rogue Valley Peace Choir members continue to be a part of the growing movement that recognizes how pro-actively and collectively we can make a difference on many fronts: we can shed light on injustice, we can support an end to wars, and we can take care of our Earth and each other when we work together.
The upcoming season’s songs span a variety of genres, including songs by Joni Mitchell, Sly Stone, Brian Tate, Seth Houston, and an original composition by a choir member.
See more about the choir and its staff at http://roguevalleypeacechoir.org.

Spotlight on The Highwaymen @ Camelot Theatre
2025-09-04 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-09-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Avenue, Talent, 97540
Join us for another Camelot Exclusive as we pay tribute to one of country music’s most legendary supergroups in Spotlight on The Highwaymen.
Experience the timeless hits of Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson, performed by some of the finest musicians and vocalists. This musical tribute promises to capture the spirit and soul of The Highwaymen, bringing their iconic songs to life on stage, including “Riders in the Sky,“ “Highwaymen,” “The Last Cowboy Song,” and more .
Don’t miss this unique celebration of classic country music and the enduring legacy of four true American icons. Dust off those cowboy boots and secure your tickets for a night of memories and exceptional performances.

Ashland’s First Friday Empanada Throwdown
2025-09-05 14:00 - 19:00 | Resistance Wine Company, 322 N Pioneer St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
We noticed that a lot of places in Ashland do something cool for First Friday. So, sure, we’ll be followers this time. We’re calling it First Friday Flights! Or maybe we’re calling it the Empanada Throwdown!
Either way, it’s a music, food, and wine event that you should definitely join! Here’s the deal:
Freshly made local empanadas from Caba Empanadas
Light summer wines from Resistance Wine Co (that’s us!)
You could pretty much hang out all day if you want. But if you just want to pop in for a few empanadas/pours, you could have plenty of time left to visit all the other galleries. Also, we have some art so you don’t just have to look at that weird friend you invited… But, still, bring your friends.
$20.00 Wine tastings + whatever an empanada cost in 2024.
RSVPs are greatly appreciated!

First Friday Bike Ride
2025-09-05 17:00 - 18:00
Join us for the First Friday Bike Ride!
Meet our ride leader on the Plaza in downtown Ashland at 5 pm, and start the ride at approximately 5:15 pm. Streets for Everyone will be passing out Bike Benefits stickers to all riders! This is an all-ages, all-abilities, family-friendly ride. See you there!

First Friday Bike Ride
2025-09-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Ashland Plaza, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
A fun, family-friendly bicycle ride in Ashland. The ride is for people of all ages and abilities which reflects the vision of Streets for Everyone; a transportation system that is safe, convenient and efficient for everyone, independent of how they travel for everyday, short, in-town trips.
The ride is sponsored by Streets for Everyone, a volunteer team of the Ashland Climate Collaborative (a 501(c)3 organization).

The Haines & Friends Visual Arts Grant Program: Creative Awardees Celebration
2025-09-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Ashland Springs Hotel, 212 E. Main Street, Ashland, 97520
Join us for the Creative Awardees Celebration!
The Creative Awardees Celebration highlights the talented individuals who received grants from The Haines & Friends Visual Arts Grant Program in 2024. Come experience the diverse and vibrant artistry of those whose innovative art showcases the power of imagination and creativity. The Creative Awardees Celebration not only acknowledges the achievements of those who received a grant, but it also highlights the vital role of the arts.
The Creative Awardees Celebration will take place during September First Friday Art Walk on Friday, September 5, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom at the Ashland Springs Hotel. Awardees will be present and light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be provided.

First Friday Artwalk
2025-09-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Bloomsbury Blends, 290 East Main Street, Ashland, 97520
Bloomsbury Blends welcomes the dramatic acrylic paintings of local artist Darla ClaIre, with her compelling collections…from her large scale creations to her “Littles”…as she calls them.
Meet the artist at the First Friday Artwalk, September 5th from 5-7pm. For additional information…contact the co-sponsor, Theresa Jay with Creatively Speaking…541.941.0855. See you there!

Trinity Episcopal Church and Labyrinth: Open House
2025-09-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 North Second Street, Ashland, 97520
Come & Listen – live music for piano, organ, flute and more
Come & Walk – our Labyrinth is open to all as a place to ponder, to meditate, to pray, to dance
Come & Enjoy – the beauty of our historic Church, built in 1895 and listed on the National Register of Historical Buildings.
First Friday Art Walk-5-8pm
All are welcome. Church members will be on hand to answer your questions about Trinity.
Trinity Episcopal Church
44 North Second Street
Ashland, Oregon 97520
For more information, please see https://www.trinitychurchashland.orghttps://www.trinitychurchashland.org, contact office@trinitychurchashland.org or call 541-201-3418
Street parking available

September First Friday Art Walk!
2025-09-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Ashland, East Main Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Join us for First Friday Art Walk!
We’re excited to share a diverse array of wonderful artwork on display this month and created by our very talented artists. From eclectic visual delights, to interesting conversations, intimate music, and tasty treats, the experience continues to grow as you stroll through Downtown Ashland and visit each gallery and studio.
For a complete list of participating locations and a map, please visit the link below.
www.ashlandgalleries.com/pages/first-friday-artwalk.

Please Touch the Art-First Friday September 5, 2025
2025-09-05 17:00 - 21:00 | The Columbia Hotel, 262 E Main Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Please Touch The Art!
Everyone is an artist here at our September First Friday Art Show!
We’re flipping the script on traditional art shows. For September’s First Friday Art Show, The Columbia Hotel invites you to experience Please Touch the Art — a playful, interactive celebration of local creativity where the usual “Do Not Touch” signs are nowhere to be found.
This is an art show for everyone!
Expect a vibrant mix of works by local artists throughout the hotel — from experimental sculpture to vibrant painting to tactile textile pieces — all curated with one theme in mind: engagement. You’re encouraged to reach out, feel the texture, trace the lines, and connect with the art in a whole new way.
But the creativity doesn’t stop on the walls.
We’ll have crafting and art tables set up throughout the lobby and common areas, so you can make your own masterpiece. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just feeling inspired, we’ve got the supplies and the space. Everyone’s an artist tonight.
As always, The Columbia keeps the vibes high and the beats funky. Our live DJ will be spinning eclectic tunes from hip hop to funky disco house, setting the perfect tone for an evening of art, community, and hands-on fun.
Free, open to all, and delightfully unpretentious. Drinks, art supplies, and good company provided.

You’re Invited to Wiley’s World Book Reading & Release Party! Featuring The Month-Long Magic Noodle Hunt!
2025-09-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Step into the wild, wonderful, and totally noodle-crazy world of Wiley’s World — a magical new book series created by local author & illustrator Shields Bialasik.
📚 What’s Happening at the Party?
Storytime with Wiley – Hear the hilarious (and kinda true!) tale of how Wiley went from pasta maker to time-traveling keeper of the Magic Noodles.
Draw Your Own Pirate Chicken! – Shields will teach kids (and kids-at-heart) how to sketch the mischievous crew from his brand-new spin-off series Pirate Chickens.
Original Art & Prizes – Win one-of-a-kind Wiley art pieces you can keep forever.
Big Announcement – Be the first to hear the rules for the month-long Magic Noodle Hunt across Ashland! Hidden noodles, secret prizes… and maybe even a few surprises.
🎉 Plus: Book signing, meet & greet, and a chance to become an official Citizen of Wiley’s World.
🌟 Don’t miss this chance to join the adventure where it all begins.
From mischievous Pirate Chickens to magical pasta machines, there’s something for everyone.
👉 FREE & OPEN TO ALL AGES
Bring your family, your friends, and your imagination.
https://www.WileysWorld.com

Flynn Creek Circus Presents ‘The Bridge’: A Daring, Original Fairytale with Acrobats, Comedy, and Myth
2025-09-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-06 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-06 19:00 - 21:00 | ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum, 1500 E Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
This 2025 season, Flynn Creek Circus invites audiences to ‘The Bridge’ — a spellbinding new show inspired by a wolf, Nordic legend, and the kinetic architecture of connection.
Narrated through the voice of the silly Goat and his stubborn Shadow, The Bridge takes viewers on a journey with massive acrobatic stunts, irreverent comedy, and masterful showmanship. Meet the troubled Troll, the empty headed Emperor and the Red Countess as they encounter the realm of the wolf. The Ferryman and the Star enchant with feats of elegant skill. True to Flynn Creek Circus’ signature style, the performance is visually stunning and truly authentic.
The Bridge is a modern, unforgettable, child pleasing circus to inspire audiences of all ages.
In addition to the family friendly showings, and the interactive children’s camp program held under the circus big top, Flynn Creek Circus also presents the wildly popular ‘Adults Only Show’ boasting outrageous acts, dark comedy, and an infamous party atmosphere. Check the website for select adults only showtimes as well as special discount nights.
Spectators for all showings are invited to the tent to experience the magic up to 30 minutes before each show. The event will offer beer, wine, and light concession for purchase and include a 15 minute intermission during the two hour show.
Limited free parking is available on-site for attendees.
Tickets for Flynn Creek Circus are now available for purchase online at flynncreekcircus.com. Individual ticket prices start at $23 or, for table reservations, options start at $91 for two attendees.
Find showtimes and more details on the camp programs at flynncreekcircus.com
Early booking is encouraged for this highly anticipated event.

Location:
1500 E Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520
Under the circus big top

BASE Comedy Jam fundraiser
2025-09-05 20:30 - 22:30 | Holly Theatre, 226 W 6th Street, Medford, OR, 97501, United States
BASE subscribers – this is your moment.
We’re bringing something to Southern Oregon that’s never been done before: a star-studded night of comedy, music, food, and community power. It’s the BASE Comedy Jam, and you’re getting first communication before it drops publicly.
Click here to get your tickets now

This WILL sell out – don’t miss your chance.

Event Date: Thursday, September 5, 2025
Location: The Historic Holly Theatre – 226 W. 6th St., Medford, OR
Doors Open: VIP access 7:00 PM | Show Begins: 8:30 PM
Concessions, food, snacks, beer & wine available for purchase
All ages welcome | Parental discretion advised
THE LINEUP IS WILD:
Ron G – Emmy-nominated. From NBC’s Last Comic Standing.
Drew Thomas – As seen on The Late Late Show.
Shenise – A bold, brilliant voice and rising star.
Carl Lee, your host – bringing the heat all night.
DJ Gemineye – spinning fire to get the crowd moving early.
VIP EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
✔️ Early venue access
✔️ Premium catered food
✔️ Access to our private social room
✔️ Meet & greet with select performers
✔️ Best seats in the house
This is bigger than comedy. This is a fundraiser with purpose. Every ticket helps BASE continue to uplift Black youth, families, and communities across Southern Oregon through leadership development, cultural empowerment, and essential support services. You’re not just buying a ticket – you’re building a movement.
Buy your tickets now

This is your first chance to secure your spot before it goes public on social media.

Let’s pack the Holly Theatre with joy, unity, and that BASE fire 🔥

Let’s laugh. Let’s eat. Let’s vibe. Let’s build.
With deep love and excitement,
– The BASE Team

www.baseoregon.org

Strength and Balance for Active Agers
2025-09-06 09:00 - 10:00 | Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Avenue, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
This small group personal training program is designed for groups of 8-10, offering the benefits of personal training in a group setting.
All fitness levels welcome, though you will need to be able to get up and down from the floor without assistance. A combination of weight training, balance exercises and some cardio with functional lifelong wellness in mind. Benefits include prevention of osteoporosis by stimulating the growth of muscle and bone, mental and emotional health, improved immune system, and most importantly lower risk of falls, metabolic diseases and cognitive decline.

Walk through Jacksonville History
2025-09-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Jacksonville
Jacksonville’s “Walk through History” tours are back!
At 10 a.m. every Saturday from May 24th through August 30th, Historic Jacksonville, Inc. will be offering one-hour guided walks through Jacksonville’s National Historic Landmark District, the first on the West Coast! Participants will take a stroll through history, visiting government and commercial buildings, fraternal lodges, and homes that capture the stories of the people who transformed a gold rush town into Southern Oregon’s 19th Century social, governmental, and commercial hub. They’ll learn how gambling money built a church; how the Civil War ended a successful mercantile partnership; how a saloon housed the county’s first museum; how fire reshaped the town; and how a railroad both destroyed the town and preserved it.
Walking tours leave from Jacksonville’s New City Hall (the historic “Courthouse Square”) at 206 North 5th Street between West C and D streets and cover about one mile with multiple stops. Tours are FREE but donations are encouraged! All monies go towards the preservation and maintenance of Jacksonville’s historic buildings.
For individuals who prefer not to “stretch their legs,” Historic Jacksonville’s website (https://www.historicjacksonville.org) offers numerous ways to explore Jacksonville virtually. These include multiple blogs about the town and its settlers along with three video tours that introduce viewers to Jacksonville’s Historic Landmark District, its Historic Homes, and its Pioneer Cemetery.
Historic Jacksonville, Inc. invites you to forget the “names, dates, places, and battles” version of history you may have been taught in school. HJI’s live and virtual tours are about “real history”—people and their stories. They are about life!
Additional information on “Walk through History” and other Historic Jacksonville, Inc. tours is available at 541-245-3650; info@historicjacksonville.org; and www.historicjacksonville.org.

Lithia Park Free Guided Walks
2025-09-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Lithia Park, Winburn Way, Ashland, OR, 97520
Beginning May 3, come experience the history, flora and fauna of Lithia park in a guided tour led by knowledgeable and passionate volunteers.
Walks run every Saturday morning at 10:00am, May through September. Walks last 90 minutes, are FREE of charge, and are open to locals and visitors alike. Please meet your guide at the front entrance of Lithia Park across from the Plaza.
This program has been running since 1989, and is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in Ashland’s crown jewel.
For more information please visit www.ashlandoregon.gov/lithiaguidedwalks.

Lithia Artisans Market
2025-09-06 10:00 - 17:00 | 20 Calle Guanajuato, 20 Calle Guanajuato, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
The Lithia Artisans Market is back for the 2025 season, held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from March 29 through September.
Catch us for a “soft” opening on Winburn Way across from the park entrance. We may have one or two booths near Mix Bakeshop next to the bridge.
Whether you join now or wait for warmer days, we’re excited to share another wonderful session with you. (We sometimes cancel due to inclement weather.)
Visit https://lithiaartisansmarket.com for more information.

Beekman Bank Museum tours
2025-09-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Beekman Bank Museum, 110 W. California St., Jacksonville, OR, United States
You are invited to “Step Behind the Counter” of the oldest financial institution in the Pacific Northwest—Jacksonville’s 1863 Beekman Bank Museum—when Historic Jacksonville, Inc. opens the museum for summer tours.
Established as a “gold dust” office in 1856, it was the first “bank” north of San Francisco.
Scheduled 2025 “banking hours” are 11am to 3 pm, Saturdays and Sundays, from May 24 through August 31. The Beekman Bank Museum is located at 110 W. California Street (the corner of California and North 3rd streets) in Jacksonville. Guests can interact with costumed docents sharing stories of late 19th Century banking practices, gold shipping, and handshake deals; step behind the counter and peer in drawers containing old checks, stage schedules, and paperwork; and enter the vault that stored millions in gold!
Visitors can spend as much or as little time as they like—although we suggest they allow at least 30 minutes. Tours are FREE, but donations are encouraged since all monies go towards the preservation and maintenance of this historic legacy!
The original bank was established in 1856 as a “gold dust” office. (If we’re factual, it was a safe.) Cornelius Beekman had come to Jacksonville in 1854 as an express rider between Yreka and Jacksonville carrying newspaper, mail, parcels, and gold over the Siskiyous. When his employer’s firm failed, he established Jacksonville’s Beekman’s Express and his gold dust office. In 1863 he became Jacksonville’s Wells Fargo agent and constructed the Beekman Bank.
During Jacksonville’s heyday as the governmental, commercial, and social hub of Southern Oregon in the late 1800s, the Beekman’s Bank saw over $40 million in gold cross its counters—equivalent to over $1 billion today! The current 1863 structure is the only commercial wooden building on California Streeet to survive Jacksonville’s many fires. It has been preserved intact as a museum since Cornelius Beekman, the wealthiest and most prominent of Jacksonville’s pioneers, locked the doors in 1915.
Additional information is available at 541-245-3650; info@historicjacksonville.org; and www.historicjacksonville.org/behind-the-counter/.

Central Point Woodcarvers
2025-09-06 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.

150 Year Celebration
2025-09-06 12:00 - 14:30 | First Presbyterian Church, 1615 Clark Ave, Ashland, 97520
Celebrating 150 years of ministry serving Christ in Community!

Before We Die Dance Concert
2025-09-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Jackson Wellspring, 2293 Highway 99, Ashland, 97520
Local Ashland-based dance company TANDEM DANCE presents their 7th original concert. The contemporary dance company blends artistry and athleticism, featuring highly trained dancers who weave a story onstage.
The night begins at 6pm with a music DJ set at Jackson Wellsprings, with food and drink available; an opportunity to meet, move and mingle before the show. The dance performance starts at 7pm and will run about 1 hour. Tickets are sliding scaled $20-30. Come be moved- and support the arts in Southern Oregon!

Book Launch for "The Rooster princess"
2025-09-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain, Ashland, 97520
Join Ashland author and storyteller Debra Gordon Zaslow and others to celebrate the publication of “The Rooster Princess and other Tales: Jewish Stories Re-populated with Spunky Heroines, Wise Women, Brave Crones and Powerful Prophetesses.”
In this innovative new book, the male characters have been replaced with females in the leading roles. Book talk, storytelling, book signing, food and wine.
