Town Hall & Ice Cream Social with Rep Pam Marsh
2025-08-03 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Talent Community Center, 104 E. Main St., Talent, OR, United States
This Sunday, August 3, Representative Pam Marsh will host a Town Hall and Ice Cream Social at the Talent Community Center.
She will provide updates on the 2025 legislative session and share reports on housing solutions, wildfire mitigation, transportation funding, K-12 allocations, and other issues facing residents of her District.
There will be plenty of time for questions, and for enjoying a complementary ice cream treat. The event is open to the public.

Higher Essence Yoga
2025-08-04 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-07 09:00 - 10:00 | OR
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

Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
2025-08-04 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
2025-08-04 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
2025-08-04 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.

Author Talk with Explorer and Wilderness Guide Bridget A. Lyons
2025-08-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Entwined: Dispatches from the Intersection of Species
What can octopuses’ nine brains teach us about climate resilience?
How can great horned owls’ keen hearing illuminate relationship dynamics?
Does playing with kelp cultivate respect for the value of living things?
What can our 8.7 million “more-than-human” neighbors teach us about life?
Entwined: Dispatches from the Intersection of Species explores these questions through a collection of fourteen original essays by Bridget A. Lyons, a traveler, explorer, and former wilderness guide who has encountered countless animals and plants in their native environments.
Set in locations ranging from Alaska and California to Mexico and Honduras, Lyons’s stories are braided with careful observation, scientific research, and wonder to foster connection between us and our nonhuman neighbors.
Includes 9 original linoleum block prints by the author.

"Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner" & "Hello Hello Hello"
2025-08-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Schneider Museum of Art, 555 Indiana Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
The Schneider Museum of Art presents two new exhibitions, “Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner” and “Hello Hello Hello,” on view through August 9, 2025. Grabner’s solo show features paintings, sculpture, and installation that explore domesticity, labor, and materiality with intricate, everyday-inspired designs. Hello Hello Hello, curated by Grabner, is a group exhibition centered on communication and repetition across diverse media.
Museum Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm
Admission: Free, $5 suggested donation
Closed: Thursday, June 19 and Friday, July 4

Queer Coffee House @ the Library
2025-08-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Medford library, 205 S Central Ave, Medford, 97501
Join us for this longstanding program! We’ll gather on the first Tuesday of every month to watch movies, make crafts, play games, build community, and share favorite books, movies, podcasts, and more.
LGBTQ+ folks and allies are all welcome!

Hiroshima commemoration
2025-08-06 08:00 - 09:00 | Lithia Park, Winburn Way, Ashland, OR, 97520
On the 80th anniversary of the first use of nuclear weapons, we once again remember so we won’t forget that nuclear weapons pose an abiding threat of global annihilation.
The one-hour ceremony will include music, a spiritual reflection by Rev. Daniel Green of Trinity Episcopal Church, the reading of the City of Ashland proclamation, and the water ceremony.

Wednesday Open Meditation
2025-08-06 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.

Brazilian spiritual healing
2025-08-06 13:00 - 14:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 1615 Clark Ave, Ashland, 97520
Sitting in a relaxed state for 50 minutes and allowing the energies to assist a person.

OLLI at SOU Open House
2025-08-06 13:00 - 16:00 | SOU Stevenson Union, 1118 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
The 10th annual OLLI Open House will kick off OLLI’s 2025-26 academic year, showcasing the 150 fall course offerings, as well as the member programs and activities for the upcoming fall term.
It will provide attendees with opportunities to interact with OLLI instructors, visit 40 exhibits of SOU programs and community partners, enjoy free refreshments, and enter to win valuable door prizes. Please register for this free event at sou.edu/olli/open-house.

Creative Writing Workshop
2025-08-06 14:30 - 16:00 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Have you been waiting for the right time to get back to work on that novel or short story that’s started collecting dust?
Or maybe you just need some inspiration to kickstart a new writing project? Join us at the Ashland library for our biweekly peer support creative writing workshop! Each participant will choose an excerpt from their project to read aloud and receive feedback from the rest of the group to help improve their work in a positive and collaborative environment.
Please bring a copy of your work to the library ahead of time if you need assistance printing extra copies.

City of Ashland Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
2025-08-06 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.

Thursday Evening Calm Abiding Meditaion
2025-08-07 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.

Safeguarding Oregon: Federal Oversight Forum
2025-08-07 18:00 - 20:00 | SOU Stevenson Union, 1118 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield will host “Safeguarding Oregon: Federal Oversight Forum” at 6 p.m. Thursday, August 7, at Southern Oregon University’s Stevenson Union building, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Rayfield will be joined by local legislators Sen. Jeff Golden and Rep. Pam Marsh.
To RSVP for the event, visit http://bit.ly/August7SOU.

Guys & Dolls @ Camelot Theatre
2025-08-07 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-08-08 19:30 - 22:00 | Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Avenue, Talent, 97540
Prepare yourself for a dazzling night of entertainment with the timeless Broadway musical Guys & Dolls, brought to life by Director Rick Robinson from Oregon Cabaret Theatre.
This classic tale of gamblers, showgirls, and redemption in New York City promises an unforgettable experience filled with catchy tunes, lively dance numbers, and endearing characters. Under Robinson’s expert direction, the production captures the vibrant spirit and charm that has made Guys & Dolls a beloved favorite for generations.
Don’t miss your chance to see this spectacular show, reimagined with a fresh and captivating touch!

STEAM Social
2025-08-08 18:00 - 20:00 | ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum, 1500 E Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Every second Friday of the month, ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum invites the community to hang out at the museum for a multigenerational evening of science, creativity, and fun.
Enjoy a variety of beverages, including wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options, while participating in a different hands-on activity or workshop each month. These social evenings are open to all ages, making them perfect for families, friends, and anyone curious about exploring the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics)!

Strength and Balance for Active Agers
2025-08-09 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.

Green Bag Pickup Day
2025-08-09 09:00 - 12:00 | OR
A friendly reminder – our next food pick up is this Saturday. Food Donors, please remember to leave out your Green Bags for your Neighborhood Coordinators.
On the second Saturday of every even-numbered month, our Neighborhood Coordinators pick up bags of healthy, nonperishable food that neighbors have left outside their front doors. They leave empty green bags for next time and take all the food to the Ashland Community Food Bank. It’s that easy!
Questions? Please reach out – 541-488-6976.
Interested in becoming a food donor or learning more about the Ashland Food Project? Visit our website,
https://ashlandfoodproject.com/.
Thank you, donors and volunteers! You all make it happen.

Walk through Jacksonville History
2025-08-09 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
2025-08-09 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
2025-08-09 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.

Feline Fair
2025-08-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N RIverside Ave, Medford, 97501
Join us at the Rogue Valley Mall to visit with and adopt kittens and cats from local feline rescue groups … all in one place!
It’s a partnership to help find purrfect homes for all felines in our community. Five cat rescue organizations are participating. That means you’ll be able to visit with up to 50 felines from around the Rogue Valley!
Kitten season has produced hundreds of unplanned litters. Nonprofit feline rescue organizations and their dedicated volunteers have generously saved kittens throughout the Rogue Valley and raised them in foster homes. Many are now ready for adoption.
The Rogue Valley Mall is generously providing space where there will be 50 kittens and cats available for adoption.
