Higher Essence Yoga
2025-03-27 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-03-31 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Yoga Classes for Beginners and 50+.
Stretching, breathwork and flexibility
Monday and Thursday, 9:00 to 10:00 am at Hidden Springs Wellness Center, 1651 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland
Contact: ashlandginny@gmail.com

Rogue Theater Company Presents: Doubt: A Parable
2025-03-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E Nevada St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Set in a 1960s Catholic School, Doubt: A Parable follows the intense confrontation between a strict nun and a charismatic priest as accusations and suspicions mount. This powerful drama raises timeless questions about truth, faith, and trust, as well as challenges certainty and ignites moral reflection in relation to boundaries.
Doubt: A Parable is directed by John Sipes and features Gina Daniels, Rainbow Dickerson, Daniel Molina, and Vilma Silva.
Tickets begin at $30.00. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.roguetheatercompany.com.

City of Ashland Housing and Human Services Committee meeting
2025-03-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Community Development building, 51 Winburn Way, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
The City of Ashland’s monthly Housing and Human Services Committee meeting.

Thursday Evening Calm Abiding Meditaion
2025-03-27 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.

Big Richard presented by the Ashland Folk Collective
2025-03-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 87 Fourth Street, Ashland, 97520
Doors at 6 | Show from 7-10
No outside food or drinks
All ages show
Kids under 12 and under are free
Tickets are $30 | $35 at the door
The world-class musicians in Big Richard initially convened in 2021 for a festival date.
The quartet showed up to the one-off like it had been together for years and quickly graduated to club shows and dates. The musicians siphon from bluegrass, old time, classical, country, and pop. Bursting with jaw-dropping virtuosity; playfully irreverent stage banter; stunning four-part harmony; imaginative arrangements; a refreshingly eclectic repertoire; and a healthy dose of lady rage, Big Richard is poised to penetrate the Americana music world and beyond.
To date, the quartet has issued 3 singles, the Live from Telluride album, and it has new music on the way.
Guest: Caleb Caudle

Walking the Way During Lent
2025-03-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 North Second Street, Ashland, 97520
Trinity Ashland will offer the opportunity to reflect on Jesus’ final day in Jerusalem.
The spiritual practice known as Way of the Cross, Stations of the Cross and the Via Dolorosa has it roots in the intentions of pilgrims to the Holy Land over many hundreds of years. The Episcopal Book of Occasional Services lays out two versions of the Way of the Cross. This year we will use the Scriptural Way of the Cross. Come, be a pilgrim the first six of the seven Fridays in Lent. Join us at noon on Fridays beginning March 7 and concluding on April 11 in the Sanctuary.
See more at https://www.trinitychurchashland.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/TrinityAshland/.

Never Board Wooden Cutting Boards (2 part series)
2025-03-28 17:00 - 19:30 | Talent Maker City – new building, 100 W. Valley View Road, Talent, OR, 97540, United States
Looking for something to do? Come make a personalized cutting board with Talent Maker City! In this 2-Part series, you will mill/refine wood, design, glue-up, plane, shape, and sand your own board. Keep it for yourself or give it as a one-of-a-kind gift!
You will come away with your handmade cutting board, a shop-made wax & oil conditioner to extend its life, lots of knowledge, and a great experience.
We will get familiar with the jointer, pipe clamps, scrapers, planer, cross-cut sled on the table saw, router table, palm sanders, and optional drill press & band saw.
* For Adults ages 18+
Talent Maker City is a nonprofit makerspace with a mission to build a more connected, prosperous, and resilient community through hands-on creativity and innovative STEAM-based learning. (STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, + Math).

Strength and Balance for Active Agers
2025-03-29 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.

Monthly Foster Dog Adoption Event
2025-03-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Rogue Valley Pet, 1205 Plaza Blvd, Central Point, 97502
Join the FOTAS Foster Team the last Saturday of every month for a Fantastic Foster Dog extravaganza!
Thanks to Rogue Valley Pet in Central Point, we are able to showcase our foster dogs the last Saturday of month, 10am-2pm.
It’s an open house where you can meet and greet with some very special dogs….all lovingly cared for by foster parents.
Visiting with the dogs and the foster team is a fantastic way find out all about the dogs before adoption. These dogs have received lots of love and attention and are now ready for their forever home. Dogs from other non-profit rescue groups will also be invited so you’ll be able to meet a great selection of super dogs.

Lithia Artisans Market
2025-03-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-30 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.

Central Point Woodcarvers
2025-03-29 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.

Amani Yoga – Yoga for Every Body
2025-03-29 12:30 - 13:45 | The Grove, 1195 E Main St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Yoga for Every Body is a great practice for levels of experience focusing on physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation. Participants progress at their own pace promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED.
Register at ashlandoregon.gov/register
$72 for a session or $18 per class. Select specific days and times you’d like to join Yoga for Every Body by using the DROP-IN registration option or sign up for a whole SESSION of 4 classes.
Wednesday Classes are from 5:30pm – 6:45pm at the Grove in Ashland.

FREE STAGED READING
2025-03-29 14:00 - 15:00 | jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 97530
With a dash of sound effects and a touch of music, A STORY ALOUD brings together three professional actors to present a staged reading of a classic short story by Willa Cather. Hosted by actor and author Barret O’Brien, A STORY ALOUD is a celebration of the beauty of riveting prose.

NACUSA New Music Concert
2025-03-29 15:00 - 17:00 | SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S Mountain Ave, Ashland, 97520
NACUSA, the National Association of Composers USA, Southern Oregon Chapter, is excited to present a new music concert, “With Strings Attached””!
Never before heard music is played by an accomplished quintet consisting of piano and string quartet. Music composed by William Ashworth, Il’lana Cotton, Ken Deveney, Mark Jacobs, Beth B. Martin, Aletha Nowitzky, and Melissa Orr. Performed by Liane Alitowsky – piano, Nancy Linn Shaw and Steve Scharf – violins, Dwayne Johnson – viola, Manon Robertshaw – cello.

Sunday Service: Seasons of Awe and Awesomeness
2025-03-30 10:30 - 11:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87 4th Street, Ashland, 87 4th Street, Ashland, OR, 97520
At this Spring Equinox time, we will look at the awe-inspiring and the awesome rhythms of nature. We will make time for beauty and overwhelming goodness that may produce awe. We will witness the Earth’s awesomeness as the seasons change.
Spring says, “Wake up and dance!” (source unknown)
Monthly Theme: Fear
Attend in person or watch live or recorded on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@roguevalleyunitarianuniver8871

South Mountain Friends Meeting
2025-03-30 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

SunFolk Dancing at The Grange
2025-03-30 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-31 11:00 - 13:00 | Ashland Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Eastern European folk dancing to live music!
No experience necessary.
No partners needed.
Sundays at Bellview Grange.
1050 Tolman Creek Rd.
Ashland, OR 97520

Ashland-Sviatohirsk Aid Project fundraiser
2025-03-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Mountain Avenue Theater, 201 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
A fundraiser for the Ashland-Sviatohirsk Aid Project (ASAP) is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, March 30, in the Mountain Avenue Theatre at Ashland High School, 201 S. Mountain Ave., featuring the Southern Oregon Repertory Singers, international pianist Iryna Kudielina, and Ukrainian singers Kalinonka.

To purchase tickets ($15/$20), go to ASAP.Booktix.com

More info at https://www.asapashland.org.

Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
2025-03-31 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
2025-03-31 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)

ART ON FIRST: An Artful Life, Solo Exhibition John Palombo
2025-03-31 12:00 - 17:00 | ART on FIRST, 20 South First Street, Ashland, 97520
Currently featured at ART on FIRST are nature inspired paintings by John Palombo. With just enough challenges growing up to gain some deep colors and spectrums in his life, John has made use of the follies and torture of being human and turned them into joy and happiness by finding something that truly speaks to his soul – visiting remote natural areas and painting.
John loves color and creating color. His focus has always been on landscapes of Southern Oregon, particularly Southeastern Oregon. When creating a composition, John’s interest is to translate the magic that he sees in the world and in nature onto his surface. With this, he hopes to inspire his viewers to find the same magic, or something that is personal to just them.
For more information, please visit www.artonfirstashland.com.
Monday, March 31 – Monday, April 28, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Opening Reception: Friday, April 4, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Line dancing for older adults
2025-03-31 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.

Try Water Polo Week
2025-03-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Daniel Meyer Pool, 1705 Homes Ave, Ashland, 97520
The Ashland Water Polo Club invites all kids grades 6 to 12 to come join us for the fun, community and hard work that is water polo for our spring season.
No experience is necessary and ALL are welcome. Come try Water Polo during the week of Monday, March 31st to Thursday April 3rd 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Daniel Meyer Pool.
This is a great time for players who are new to water polo to come join the fun and for our experienced players to get back into the groove of water polo and to help introduce the sport to the newer players. No fees are required for this first week. For more information please check out our website https://ashlandwaterpolo.org/

Joshua Savage talks about his book – Secret Bend, Oregon: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure
2025-03-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Oregon, the final frontier.
Early in our nation’s history, the land west of the Mississippi River was unmapped and unexplored. Only the local indigenous peoples were familiar with the mysterious Pacific Northwest. The states we know as Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and parts of Wyoming and Montana were part of the vast Oregon Territory.
The history of the current Central Oregon region is filled with popular tales of Native Americans, fur trappers, sheepherders, cattlemen, homesteaders, railroads, lumber mills, and most recently, recreation. The lesser known but equally intriguing stories talk of ghost towns, mining, moonshine, cults, and everything in between. Secret Bend, Oregon: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure weaves together these tales from the past with stories from the present. It delves deeper into history and local peculiarities to uncover why the region is so fascinating. From natural beauty to the origins of our towns, from pristine lakes to colorful alley art, and from fantasy Hobbit houses to astronaut training, the unique narrative of Central Oregon is enthusiastically shared in this book. Both educational and entertaining, locals and visitors who read Secret Bend, Oregon will walk away with a greater understanding and deeper appreciation for the area. They will also have many new places to explore!
