Central Point Woodcarvers
2025-08-09 11:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

"On Paper Wings" - a documentary about post-WWII reconciliation
2025-08-09 16:00 - 17:30 | First Presbyterian Church of Ashland, 1615 Clark Ave, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
In 1945, a Japanese balloon bomb claimed the lives of the only people killed on the continental U.S. as the result of enemy action during WWII.
Forty years later, the decision to fold a thousand paper cranes would unite the Japanese and American civilians who were involved in and affected by this incident. Ilana Sol’s “On Paper Wings” tells the story of four Japanese women who worked on balloon bombs, the families of those killed in the U.S., and the man whose actions brought them all together forty years after WWII.

Guys & Dolls @ Camelot Theatre
2025-08-09 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-08-10 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-08-14 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!

Ashland cooling center
2025-08-10 09:00 - 19:00 | Ashland Public Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
The National Weather Service forecasts excessive heat starting Sunday and continuing into the week.
A cooling center for anyone needing to get out of the heat will be open downstairs at the Ashland Public Library from 9 a.m. to noon and 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10. (The library itself is open from noon to 5 p.m.)
The space will be managed by local volunteers coordinated by Avram Sacks; for more information, call 541-220-7307 or email avramsacks@gmail.com.
Interested in helping? Join the volunteer orientation session from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, in the Guanajuato Room at the Ashland Public Library.

Lithia Artisans Market
2025-08-10 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.

Sunday Service: Sacred Words, Sacred Worlds
2025-08-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87 4th Street, Ashland, 87 4th Street, Ashland, OR, 97520
Every summer when Rev. Sean is able to take a time of rest and renewal, he is drawn to the poets and storytellers who use words to show us possibilities and inspire us to explore them. In this service he will share some of this summer’s bounty of sacred words.
“I think poetry is one of the last places where the inner life of someone is held sacred. How it feels to be alive is held sacred. That reading it is a sacrament. Writing it — when one is in the right attitude and position, whether it fails or succeeds — is a kind of sacrament.” — Marie Howe
Monthly Theme: Conversations With the Sacred
Attend in person or watch live or recorded on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@roguevalleyunitarianuniver8871

South Mountain Friends Meeting
2025-08-10 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
2025-08-10 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

Beekman Bank Museum tours
2025-08-10 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/.

Copy URL Democracy in Action Book Club, 18+ YRS
2025-08-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Medford library, 205 S Central Ave, Medford, 97501
Explore democracy, civic engagement, and social change through thought-provoking books and discussions.
This club delves into historical and contemporary works that highlight the power of participation in a democratic society. Join us to read, reflect, and connect with others passionate about making a difference. All are welcome!
We will read:
Democracy in America – Alexis de Tocqueville (June 8)
How Democracies Die – Steven Levitsky & Daniel Ziblatt (July 13)
March (Trilogy) – John Lewis, Andrew Aydin & Nate Powell (August 10)

Higher Essence Yoga
2025-08-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-14 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

Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
2025-08-11 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
2025-08-11 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)

Ashland cooling center
2025-08-11 12:00 - 19:00 | Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 North Second Street, Ashland, 97520
The National Weather Service forecasts excessive heat starting Sunday and continuing into the week.
A cooling center for anyone needing to get out of the heat will be open from noon to 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 10 and 11, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 N. 2nd St., Ashland.
The space will be managed by local volunteers coordinated by Avram Sacks; for more information, call 541-220-7307 or email avramsacks@gmail.com.
Interested in helping? Join the volunteer orientation session from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, in the Guanajuato Room at the Ashland Public Library.

Line dancing for older adults
2025-08-11 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.

Local Author Robin Ann Martin talks about her new novel The Lake Story
2025-08-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Be lifted into the healing connections of nature.
Seeking refuge from responsibilities and not yet feeling ready for college life, Rosie retreats to the shores of Ogechie Lake, leaving behind technology and distractions to immerse herself in the whispers of nature. There, she finds human companionship too. Amanda offers a wise gaze and Tarot deck worn soft with use and time. Billy is kind but distant, carrying his own unspoken grief.
Rosie carries a secret, a wound from the past that lingers. With Amanda’s guidance and the healing embraces of Nature, Rosie embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Unexpectedly, the Lake holds more than beauty — it hums with unseen forces, waiting to be heard. Can Rosie silence her chaotic mind long enough to listen? And why does Billy’s loneliness feel like a riddle to be solved?
The Lake Story by Robin Ann Martin invites you into a place of transformation where healing comes in small doses. Sometimes, the wounds we carry don’t fully fade, but in the right place and with the right people, they become a little easier to grapple with.

Ashland cooling centers
2025-08-12 12:00 - 19:00 | Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 North Second Street, Ashland, 97520
The National Weather Service forecasts excessive heat starting Sunday and continuing into the week.
A cooling center for anyone needing to get out of the heat will be open from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 N. 2nd St., Ashland.
The space will be managed by local volunteers coordinated by Avram Sacks; for more information, call 541-220-7307 or email avramsacks@gmail.com.

Update: From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. a cooling center will be available at the OHRA Center at 2350 Ashland St. Ashland, OR 97520. This space will be managed by OHRA (Opportunities for Housing Resources and Assistance) ph# 541-631-2235, or email ben@ohrahelps.org.
Want to be aware of shelter and center spaces in and around Ashland? Text 97520SHELTER to 888777.

Coffee & Conversations
2025-08-12 17:00 - 18:30 | Hunter Park, 1699 Holmes Ave., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
This spring and summer, enjoy Coffee and Conversation with Ashland’s City Council and staff at a local park. Stop by for a casual meet-and-greet and enjoy a cup of coffee.
These informal gatherings have no set agenda—just a chance to connect. The City looks forward to seeing you there, because in Ashland, “We are better together!”

STEAM Pub! The Magic of Airstreams
2025-08-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Talent Maker City – new building, 100 W. Valley View Road, Talent, OR, 97540, United States
Join us for STEAM Pub!
We are partnering up with our friends at Art Bop Beer Co! Once a month we’ll take a deep dive into a STEAM topic (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) AND we’ll do it with a drink in hand! Art Bop will be bringing your favorite beer and kombucha! We will also have wine, water, and soda. First drink is included in the cost of your ticket. Feel free to bring your own light snacks to munch on while you learn all about a new topic every month! Additional beverages are $5.00 each.
August 2025 STEAM Pub: The Magic of Airstreams
Grab a drink and join us for a laid-back evening all about the shiny silver trailers we know and love—Airstreams! We’ll take a fun dive into the history, clever engineering, and genius marketing that makes these beauties stand the test of time. Best part? You’ll get to step inside a real Airstream for a walk-through and take part in a hands-on “riveting” activity!
We’re thrilled to welcome amazing guest speakers Molly and Nick Acord, who’ll share the story of how they remodeled their own 1953 Flying Cloud Airstream into something truly special. Whether you’re a maker, a traveler, or just Airstream-curious, this one’s for you!

RVML Tuesday Night Lecture Series: Grief, Loss and Trauma as a Spiritual Doorway to Transformation with Christine Hunter-Robertson
2025-08-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library, 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, 97520
Full Title: Grief, Loss and Trauma as a Spiritual Doorway to Transformation: How to use your grief as a catalyst for spiritual awakening and self-knowing.
Moving from emotional rigidity and defensiveness by learning emotional agility to lean into the pain of grief in order to face it, and feel it to heal it.
How allowance, compassion and developing our intuition or soul voice can heal the grief and be a portal to spiritual growth.
Utilizing methods such as quantum hypnotherapy to access the deeper parts of ourselves for healing and connection.
Allowing the healing of suffering to reconnect us to our true nature or Divine Self, for true happiness and fulfillment.
Christine Hunter-Robertson, MA. CHt LBLt. is a Grief Specialist and Transpersonal Hypnotherapist. Christine supports clients in the healing of old wounds and releasing blocks that prevent the true, authentic self from emerging. Specializing in the healing of trauma, grief and loss she uses her traditional skills in counseling and person-centered therapy combined with transpersonal hypnotherapy to support the client.
Christine started out as a registered nurse (RN) and Counselor. With degrees in Nursing and Human Relations in Education, and a Masters degree in Counseling, she went on to teach for 10 years at Nottingham University, England. Christine has worked in the field of grief, loss and trauma for over 30 years. Christine continues to educate and facilitate groups for bereavement and trauma, and is a contractor for numerous agencies including WinterSpring at La Clinica.
Christine’s certifications include: Certified Hypnotherapist, Counseling (M.A.), LBL Spiritual Regression Therapy, Past Life Regression, Spiritual Coaching, Grief Counseling and Reiki.

Wednesday Open Meditation
2025-08-13 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.

Windows in Time: Bringing Water to the Agate Desert and Beyond
2025-08-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Roguelands, an effort to sell 5-acre planted and irrigated orchards in the Agate Desert, required the building of the first large-scale irrigation system in Southern Oregon in the early 1900s.
How it was done and what resulted is the focus of this presentation by Alice Mullaly. Plan or scam, Rogueland’s consequences set the scene for a prosperous Rogue Valley.
Alice Mullaly is a retired educator and local historian. She has given several other Windows in Time talks and is a longtime volunteer at the Southern Oregon Historical Society, where much of her research is done.
The monthly Windows in Time lunchtime lectures feature well-known writers and historians and bring alive the people, values, and events that shaped our southern Oregon heritage. Lectures are jointly sponsored by the Southern Oregon Historical Society (SOHS) and Jackson County Library Services. Programs are presented in Medford (first Wednesdays, in-person and online) and again in Ashland (second Wednesdays, in-person). Registration is only required to attend the Zoom version of Medford’s program. Recordings of Medford presentations are available on the JCLS Beyond YouTube channel.

Brazilian spiritual healing
2025-08-13 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.

Ashland CERT monthly training
2025-08-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Ashland Fire & Rescue, 455 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Ashland CERT offers training on a variety of topics each month to CERT volunteers and the general public.
On Wednesday, August 13, come learn some critical preparedness techniques at Ashland Fire Station 1 as we do a deep dive into the Be 2 Weeks Ready program. The fun starts at 6pm.

Thursday Evening Calm Abiding Meditaion
2025-08-14 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.

Monthly Meeting – Guitar Society of Southern Oregon
2025-08-14 18:00 - 20:30 | Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, OR, 97540, United States
The Guitar Society of Southern Oregon meets from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the beautiful tasting room of Paschal Winery in Talent.
The gatherings are open to the public, and all are welcome. They start with a set of music by volunteer performers, followed by an intermission to socialize and to discuss Society business and upcoming guitar-related events. The evening concludes with a second set of music, sometimes performed by visiting or local featured artists.
The meeting program includes a wide variety of selections, performed mostly on guitar, and some vocal by amateurs, students and professionals. Anyone may announce upcoming events during the intermission as well.

Red Cross Blood Drive
2025-08-15 12:00 - 17:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 1615 Clark Ave, Ashland, 97520
Help keep the supply afloat!
