Thursday Evening Calm Abiding Meditaion
2025-04-03 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Walking the Way During Lent
2025-04-04 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/.

ART ON FIRST: An Artful Life, Solo Exhibition John Palombo
2025-04-04 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-05 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-06 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-07 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-08 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.

RVCC Shootout Golf Tournament
2025-04-04 13:00 - 2025-04-05 17:00 | Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Drive, Medford, OR, 97504, United States
Welcome to the 2025 RVCC Shootout, presented by Garrison Home! This fun 2-day golf tournament benefits South Medford, North Medford & St. Mary’s where 100% of the proceeds go directly to their golf programs. Funds help with travel expenses, uniforms, equipment, etc. We hope that you’ll join us for a fun couple of days on the green to support kids who love the game!
Where: Rogue Valley Country Club
Dates: April 4th and 5th
Time: 1pm Shotgun Start each day
Includes: Putting contest, KP, Long Drive, Honey Pot, Reno Hole, and more!
Cost to Play: $250.00 per player or $200.00 per player for RVCC-members
Please sign up and share with your friends. We’re looking forward to seeing you! www.golfgenius.com/ggid/rvccso25/register

First Friday Bike Ride
2025-04-04 17:00 - 18:00 | OR
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
2025-04-04 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).

April First Friday Art Walk!
2025-04-04 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

Strength and Balance for Active Agers
2025-04-05 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.

Lithia Artisans Market
2025-04-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-06 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.

Central Point Woodcarvers
2025-04-05 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
2025-04-05 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.

Acclaimed Italian Classical Guitarist Cinzia Milani
2025-04-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E Nevada St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Southern Oregon Guitar Society presents Cinzia Milani in a concert of classical guitar repertoire on Saturday, April 5th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland.
A rare combination of beauty, elegance, natural grace and deep musical feeling with a skillfully brilliant technique and a powerfully expressive tone, regarded as one of the world’s greatest classical guitar players.” — La Liberté de l’Est
Tickets: $30 (purchased at eventbrite.com)

Sunday Service: Love and Grief
2025-04-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87 4th Street, Ashland, 87 4th Street, Ashland, OR, 97520
In this service, we will think together about love and grief and the ways they are connected. Some say,” Grief is Love with nowhere to go.” We will create a space for both by sharing our Joys and Sorrows with each other.
“The culmination of love is grief, and yet we love despite the inevitable. We open our hearts to it… To grieve deeply is to have loved fully.” – Faye (God of War)
Monthly Theme: Death
Attend in person or watch live or recorded on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@roguevalleyunitarianuniver8871

South Mountain Friends Meeting
2025-04-06 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
2025-04-06 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-07 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

Conservation Burial: Talk & Walk
2025-04-06 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-07 13:00 - 14:30 | North Mountain Nature Park, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Let’s face it, we are all going to “go” one of these days, and conservation burial is the greenest way.
Learn about the science and practice of natural burial, as well as other alternative disposition methods, like water cremation and human composting. We will discuss the conservation burial movement and its connection with land conservation and restoration. The class includes an indoor class at the Nature Center, and a tour of The Forest Conservation Burial Ground at Willow-Witt Ranch the following day. Students will be walking along bark-chipped paths.
*Two-part class: first class indoors at the Nature Center Sunday April 6, 3-4:30pm, second class is an outdoor field trip to the Forest Conservation Burial Ground outside of Ashland, Monday April 7, 1-2:30pm
Instructor Mary Ann Perry is a Certified Home Funeral Guide and the Cemetery Sexton at Willow-Witt Ranch.
Register via SmartRec or call the Nature Center for details.

Friends of the Animals volunteer fair
2025-04-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Friends of the Animals Clinic, 3265 Biddle Road, Medford, OR, United States
Join us from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at the Friends of the Animals Clinic, 3265 Biddle Road, Medford.
Connect with fellow animal lovers and explore volunteer roles at our new clinic, shelter, or even your own home.
Visit fotas.org/volunteer for more information.

Higher Essence Yoga
2025-04-07 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
2025-04-07 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
2025-04-07 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
2025-04-07 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.

Make A Circle film screening
2025-04-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Showing a film that discusses the concerns of how a lack of childcare is affecting families, teachers, businesses and communities.
It will be shown throughout Southern Oregon during Week of the Young Child.

“Mortal Zin: A Mystery Novel” with author Diane Schaffer
2025-04-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
A crusading attorney’s death. Sabotage at a family winery. Secrets buried in California’s past…
When corporate attorney Noli Cooper visits her godparents’ Santa Cruz Mountain winery, she’s hoping for a few quiet days to consider her future. But the future will have to wait. The body of her childhood mentor, a crusading social justice lawyer and local hero, is discovered in a rocky ocean cove. The sheriff is quick to call it suicide. Noli knows he’s wrong. Teaming up with PI Luz Alvarado, Noli dives into a world where nothing is as it seems.
As threats mount and the winery teeters on the brink of ruin, Noli and Luz must navigate a treacherous landscape of greed, revenge, and long-buried secrets. Their investigation weaves through the rich tapestry of California’s vineyard history, the mystery of zinfandel grapes, and the haunting legacy of the Vietnam War. With a murderer on the loose, predatory neighbors circling, and Noli’s godfather framed for murder, the clock is ticking. Can two fearless women from different worlds unravel the truth before it’s too late?
Diane Schaffer, a Stanford PhD, is a retired professor and longtime resident of Santa Cruz County. Mortal Zin, her first mystery novel, is rooted in her summer work in a Santa Cruz zinfandel winery, where she became fascinated with the unique history of zinfandel, California’s mystery grape. When she’s not writing, she’s hiking, river kayaking, or reading a good mystery novel. She now lives in Ashland, Oregon, with her husband.
Monday April 7th 7:00 to 8:00 pm
