Line dancing for older adults
2025-07-21 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Summer Sounds Featuring Jessica Malone
2025-07-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Butler Band Shell, Lithia Park, 140 Winburn Way, Ashland, 97520
Epic Ashland Summer Sounds returns to the Lithia Park Bandshell on Monday, July 21, for a free community concert you won’t want to miss.
The evening kicks off at 6:00 PM with Hillstomp, known for their raw, high-energy blend of blues and punk. At 7:30 PM, Jessica Malone takes the stage, bringing her soulful mix of retro-soul, indie folk, and Americana, complete with warm harmonies and heartfelt lyrics. Alongside the music, the event features local food trucks, a beer and wine garden, and a free bike valet hosted by Storytown Ashland, making it the perfect summer night out for all ages.

Paul Condon will be discussing his book “How Compassion Works: A Step-By-Step Guide to Cultivating Well-Being, Love, and Wisdom”
2025-07-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Uncover your innate capacity for love, presence, and wisdom with compassion training adapted from Tibetan Buddhism and contemporary psychology.
Everything we care about–our mental and physical well-being, our relationships, our spiritual life, our ability to be useful to others–depends on our ability to access love and compassion within ourselves first. This clear, step-by-step guide offers a way to cultivate this power through an evidence-based meditation method called Sustainable Compassion Training (SCT).
With practices drawn from Tibetan traditions, attachment theory, and cognitive science, How Compassion Works uses a progressive series of meditations to gradually build our capacity for mindfulness and presence–and to help us avoid empathic distress, compassion fatigue, or burnout. Organized into three categories–receptive mode, deepening mode, and inclusive mode–these practices help us cultivate unconditional care and discernment from within.
With a flexible framework that allows practitioners to integrate their own religious or spiritual beliefs, this book offers practices suitable for people of all faiths and those seeking a purely secular path.
PAUL CONDON, PhD, is an associate professor of psychology at Southern Oregon University and a research fellow at the Mind & Life Institute. His work has appeared in leading psychology journals and Buddhist magazines, as well as The New York Times and other major publications. Paul is codeveloper of the Sustainable Compassion Training model, and he teaches Tibetan Buddhist meditation for multi-faith and secular practitioners.

"Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner" & "Hello Hello Hello"
2025-07-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-26 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

German Interest Group
2025-07-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Rogue Valley Genealogical Society, 3405 S. Pacific Hwy, Medford, 97501
The German Interest Group meets regularly on fourth Tuesdays. It is a hybrid meeting meeting, in person at the library and online using Zoom. The emphasis will be on tools and tips for finding and researching German ancestors and also for Germans trying to find relatives who emigrated. In some months, the first part of the meeting may include a speaker. This will be followed with an unstructured time for questions and mutual support. Jon Wolfe, the facilitator for this group, is an American who lives in Germany.

Red Cross Blood Drive
2025-07-22 12:00 - 17:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 1615 Clark Ave, Ashland, 97520
Help Keep the Supple Afloat. Give Blood.

Wednesday Open Meditation
2025-07-23 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
2025-07-23 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.

Paint Night
2025-07-23 16:30 - 18:30 | Medford library, 205 S Central Ave, Medford, 97501
Embrace the wild with this nature-themed paint night!
Join us at the Medford Library to follow along with a step-by-step tutorial to paint your own masterpiece. Painting supplies, snacks, and beverages will be provided.
Registration is required to guarantee that we have enough materials for everyone.

Higher Essence Yoga
2025-07-24 09:00 - 10:00
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

Tea meditation Ceremony creekside -Ashland
2025-07-24 10:00 - 12:00 | TBA Ashland, 97520
Join us for this beautiful silent meditation in nature while being served tea.
Reserve your set at www.tranquility-tea.com
Directions to location upon receipt or call (970)319-1697 with questions

City of Ashland Housing and Human Services Committee meeting
2025-07-24 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
2025-07-24 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.

The Little Prince: Navigating By Heart Under The Stars
2025-07-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
So well known it’s often overlooked, The Little Prince is anything but simple.
Beneath its childlike surface lives a layered, luminous work – part fable, part spiritual cartography, part wartime reckoning. Its author, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, aviator, exile, and poet of the invisible, remains a figure uncannily at home in every era – including ours. In an age of noise, speed, and crisis, how do we stay faithful to what matters: beauty, truth, and the sacred?
This is not a lecture. It’s a conversation.We’ll revisit some of the book’s most enduring moments – the rose, the fox, the king – and ask what they reveal about the world we live in now. What does it mean to tend to something fragile? To meet power when it is hollow? To choose care over cleverness?
Grégory Brun, vintner, engineer and director of the Monterey Friends of CG Jung is the founder of Ashland Symposia. He grew up in Toulouse, France, cradle of l’Aéropostale, where Saint-Exupéry first flew mail across oceans. He’ll guide an evening of readings and reflections, inviting us to see The Little Prince anew – as a story still speaking to how we find our way.

Guys & Dolls @ Camelot Theatre
2025-07-24 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-07-25 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!

Talent Art Walk
2025-07-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Talent
On the evening of Friday, July 25, the small city of Talent, Oregon will come alive for the quarterly Talent Art Walk!
Ten Talent locations will be participating in this fun, family-friendly event. Patrons are encouraged to walk, roll, and bike to downtown Talent. Galleries, wineries, and other small businesses will feature local artists.

Talent Maker City will be featuring Summer Camp Artists from Talent and Phoenix. Additionally, they will be have TMC Staff and Friends tabling their wares. Also, with a donation, attendees are welcome to make a mini print with our 3-D printed etching press from the Open Press Project.

The Fourth Friday Talent Art Walk is a quarterly event that will occur on July 25, 2025 from 5:00-8:00 pm. The next Talent wide art walk will be held on October 24th.

Talent Artisans & Growers Evening Markets
2025-07-25 17:00 - 20:30 | Old Town Park, 111 E. Main St., Talent, OR, United States
The much-loved Talent Artisans & Growers Evening Markets are back for summer 2025! Now hosted by the Talent Business Alliance, in partnership with Amanda Grove of the Golden Grove Collective, this monthly event will once again bring creativity, connection, and community celebration to the heart of downtown Talent, Oregon.
The markets will take place on the fourth Fridays of each month—May 23, June 27, July 25, and August 22—from 5:00 PM to sunset at Old Town Park, located just across from the Talent City Hall.
These family-friendly summer evenings highlight everything that makes Talent shine:

Fresh produce from local farmers and growers

Handmade goods from regional artisans and makers

Tasty bites from food trucks and nearby eateries

Live music from talented local performers

In addition to the market festivities, downtown businesses will be joining in with special events of their own—art openings, market specials, extended hours, and added entertainment—to create a full evening of experiences for residents and visitors alike.
“We are incredibly honored to carry forward the legacy of the Talent Evening Markets,” said Darby Ayers-Flood, Executive Director of the Talent Business Alliance. “This event is not just a market—it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and local resilience.”
Organizers extend heartfelt thanks to previous coordinators and volunteers who have built and sustained this cherished tradition. Their commitment laid the foundation for this beloved seasonal gathering.
Join us under the summer skies to support local talent, savor fresh flavors, and celebrate what makes Talent truly special. Let’s make this summer one to remember.
Vendor Applications Now Open
Vendors interested in participating this season can apply via the Talent Business Alliance website: https://www.talentbusinessalliance.org/events/artisansandgrowersmarkets
Get Involved
Want to help bring these events to life? Fill out a volunteer interest form via the link: https://forms.gle/mT8ntrvYProHT34t5

Strength and Balance for Active Agers
2025-07-26 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
2025-07-26 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
2025-07-26 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.

Monthly Foster Dog Adoption Event
2025-07-26 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
2025-07-26 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
2025-07-26 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
2025-07-26 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.

Resistance Wine Company in collaboration with Magic Wand Productions presents: Vintage, Vino, and Vinyl
2025-07-26 14:00 - 19:00 | Resistance Wine Company, 322 N Pioneer St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Join us for a refined pop up experience blending exceptional wine, curated local vintage fashion, bold innovators, and classic vinyl sounds that hit just right.
Here’s the deal:
Vintage Clothing Sales: Iconic vintage pieces for women & men. Hand picked by local fashion fanatics.
Fashion Show: Witness a fun filled, fashionable display of history in motion. Styled and choreographed by Aisha Wand.
Classic Vinyl Sales: Flip through crates of records waiting for their next spin
Wine and Craft beer – Sip on our delicious wine – and if you choose the beer, we won’t tell.
Food Truck: Because no perfect evening is complete without a bite to match the vibe
This is more than a pop-up — it’s a moment. A collision of nostalgia and innovation, where past fuels the future and every glass raised is a toast to timeless style. Join us, find your next favorite thing, and stay awhile.
