2024 Killer Valley Horror Film Festival
2024-10-18 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Beaver Media Northwest, 1085 Benson Way, Unit 2, Ashland, 97520
It’s A-Live! — Now Screaming, the 2024 Killer Valley Horror Film Festival celebrates our 17th year of showcasing independent horror films in Southern Oregon!
Created in 2007, the Killer Valley Horror Film Festival (KVHFF) was the brainchild of Randy Granstrom. His love of classic horror movies and his passion for making independent films came together and inspired him to create a local festival in Southern Oregon celebrating independent filmmakers, particularly in the horror genre.
Join us on October 18th, 2024 at:
“The Beaver Den”
(at Beaver Media Northwest)
1085 Benson Way, Unit 2
Ashland, OR 97520

Nerve by Minita Gandhi - Ashland New Plays Festival
2024-10-18 19:30 - 21:00 | SOU Main Stage Theatre, 491 S. Mountain Ave, Ashland, 97520
Jyoti, a recent widow with ailing health, finds the future of her well-being in her daughters’ hands. A multigenerational and multicultural dark comedy that explores the love language of food, the deep wounds of sibling rivalry, and how a family moves through grief, Nerve asks what our legacy is and that we truly leave behind.
‘Nerve’ will be read at 1:30pm, Thursday, October 17th and at 1:30pm, Friday, October 18th.
Tickets are available here: https://ashlandnewplays.org/fall-festival/
‘Nerve’ by Minita Gandhi
Directed by Rosa Joshi
Featuring Ranjita Chakravarty, Mahira Kakkar, Rachna Khatau, Uma Pranjpe, Amy Lizardo, and Aleeyah Enriquez.

Are you a UU and Don't Know It? Come Find Out! Fall Orientation at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, light brunch too.
2024-10-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87 4th Street, Ashland, 87 4th Street, Ashland, OR, 97520
Fall Orientation at Rogue Valley UU Fellowship.
Meet Rev. Sean, share your story in a small group, explore this welcoming spiritual community and what UU is; light brunch too.
Childcare provided with advance notice. Handouts. RSVP/info/questions: 831-596-4500 or office.support@RVUUF.org
Hybrid: on Zoom too. ZOOM LINK ID: 438 460 0643 Passcode: [REDACTED] Come even if you can’t stay the whole time.

Qi Gym 7-week series
2024-10-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-22 10:00 - 11:00 | OR
Hi, I’m Tanya!
I’m excited to share my practice of Qi-Gym with you this fall: Transformative Qi-Gong with Heart Brain Balance techniques, including Brain Gym, that de-stress and rewire your brain to create harmony and strength within the nervous system and the Body-Mind-Heart connection. Change your life!
Benefits:
Discover calm, flowing movements that relax both mind and body.
Learn easy tools to reprogram your brain for a positive mindset and a healthy body through gentle focus and inner balance.
Enhance your coordination, life force energy, and vitality to thrive in an ever-changing, evolving world.
Call 504-710-2622 or visit heartbrainbalance.com.
Saturdays, Oct. 19 to Dec. 7, 10 to 11 a.m., Cedarwood Barn, Talent
Tuesdays, Oct. 22 to Dec. 3, noon to 1 p.m., Jackson Wellsprings, Ashland
FREE tryout class in Ashland: Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.; contact Tanya on 504 710 2622for more information/location/registration

Playwriting Workshop - Ashland New Plays Festival
2024-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Ashland Elks Lodge, 255 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Join us for our annual playwriting workshop! Host playwright will be Clarence Coo, joined by winning playwrights Minita Gandhi and Keiko Green for this this year’s exclusive festival workshop. This writing-intensive workshop features insights, in-class writing time, and a few tips and tricks from the playwrights, helping you take the next steps in your own writing journey!
All writers are welcome, whether you usually write plays, poetry, non-fiction, or fiction; are a seasoned writer or are just starting out. There’s room for everyone at our writers’ table.
The workshop is free for ANPF members and students or $25 for non-members. If you need access to lower pricing, please email info@ashlandnewplays.org for registration assistance.

Create Your Book in a Day Writing Retreat
2024-10-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Country Willows Inn & Estate, 1313 Clay Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Join us for a fun-filled day of instruction & writing your memoir, novel or business book at our Create Your Book in a Day Writing Retreat!
Join us for a day of creativity and inspiration at Country Willows Inn & Estate, where tranquility and natural beauty converge. This event is your chance to get the instruction and motivation you need to finally write that memoir, business book, poetry collection, or novel while surrounded by nature and fellow writers.
Event Highlights:
Expert Guidance: Learn from writing and publishing veterans Elizabeth Ann Atkins and Catherine M. Greenspan. They will provide you with invaluable insights, tips, and strategies to outline, write, publish, and promote a best-selling book.
Focused Writing Sessions: Spend dedicated time working on your book project in a supportive and focused environment.
Inspiration and Motivation: Connect with fellow writers and draw inspiration from the serene surroundings of the Country Willows Inn & Estate.
Comprehensive Workshops: Participate in workshops covering everything you need to know about writing, publishing, and promoting your book.
What You’ll Gain:
A clear outline and roadmap for your book.
Essential writing techniques and tools.
Understanding of the publishing process, including traditional, hybrid and self-publishing options.
Effective promotion strategies to ensure your book reaches its audience.
A sense of community and support from other aspiring authors.
Schedule:
Session 1: Welcome and Introduction, Outlining Your Book
Session 2: Writing Session, Lunch Break (included)
Session 3: Publishing Options and Strategies, Writing Session
Session 4: Promoting Your Book, Q&A, and Networking
Included:
Full day of high-energy, engaging writing
Lunch and refreshments
Workshop materials and resources
Don’t miss this opportunity to kickstart your writing journey and bring your book to life! Secure your spot today and take the first step toward becoming a published author.
Register now to transform your book dream into reality!
Use this link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/create-your-book-in-a-day-writing-retreat-tickets-974620555317

Ashland Japanese Garden 2nd Anniversary Celebration
2024-10-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Ashland Japanese Garden, 195 Winburn Way, Ashland, OR, 97520
Come enjoy the Ashland Japanese Garden in the beauty of fall and celebrate the two-year anniversary of the renovated garden’s opening.
Learn to fold origami, enjoy traditional Japanese teas, and more. Entry is free of charge. Donations go to support maintenance of the garden and allow it to expand and grow.

Walker Fall Fest Fundraiser 2024
2024-10-19 11:00 - 14:00 | 364 Walker Ave, Ashland, OR 97520, 364 Walker Ave., Ashland, 97520
Join us for the Walker Fall Festival 2024—our biggest event of the year! 🍂🎉
This family-friendly fundraiser will feature:
Bouncy Castle & Obstacle Course
Fun Activity Booths
Cookie Tent
Amazing Auction with restaurant gift cards, unique experiences, and more!
All proceeds from the event will go directly to supporting Walker Elementary’s students, staff, and programs. 🐺💙
Come out, enjoy a fun day with the family, and help us make this year’s Fall Fest unforgettable! 🍁

Southern Oregon Open Studios
2024-10-19 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Southern Oregon
Join the Ashland Gallery Association for Southern Oregon Open Studios!
Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, October 19 and October 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., this is a fun and unique opportunity for visual artists who are based in Southern Oregon to show off their creative realms. Opening their workspaces to the public and revealing some incredible surprises, this is a place that artists love to work and even just one visitor’s interest and curiosity can spark stimulation and new ideas.
Featuring thirty-five different artists, visitors will have the opportunity to engage with everything from painting, to printmaking, sculpture, glass blowing, and more. Over fifteen art demonstrations have been scheduled to take place throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday. There will also be an ‘afterparty’ in which artists and visitors can connect in one central place.
Southern Oregon Open Studios is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.southernoregonopenstudios.com.

Central Point Woodcarvers
2024-10-19 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.

Sync by Shanna Allman - Ashland New Plays Festival
2024-10-19 13:30 - 16:30 | SOU Main Stage Theatre, 491 S. Mountain Ave, Ashland, 97520
Feeling unlovable? Emotionally adrift? Perhaps an Automated Relational Companion from The Institute for Enhanced Connections can help. A sci-fi dramedy about love, reciprocity, and Artificial Intelligence.
‘Sync’ will be read at 7:30pm, Wednesday, October 16th and at 1:30pm, Saturday, October 19th.
Tickets are available here: https://ashlandnewplays.org/fall-festival/
‘Sync’ by Shanna Allman
Directed by Caroline Shaffer
Featuring Kjerstine Anderson, Ellen D. Williams, Tamra Mathias, James Ryen, Vilma Silva, and Elise Harrison.

HUB Couture Fall Fashion Show
2024-10-19 14:00 - 17:00 | The HUB, 1618 Ashland St, Ashland, 97520
Join us for an afternoon of glitz and glamour at our exclusive event located at 1618 Ashland St.
Witness the latest trends and designs from top fashion designers as we showcase their stunning collections on live models on the runway. Don’t miss out on this fabulous opportunity to experience the magic of couture fashion up close and personal all in support of Southern Oregon Friends of Hospice.

Join us for the Ashland Mystery Fest October 17th – 20th Meet the authors Saturday October 19th at Bloomsbury Books
2024-10-19 16:00 - 19:00 | Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Join cozy mystery author Ellie Alexander and her mystery writing friends for a weekend of full bookish fun with plenty of of twists and turns. From panels and workshops to an interactive mystery with clues located all around town, this festival is designed to put you in the hot seat. You’ll have your chance to put your detective skills to the test and interact with the authors who brought these stories to life. You won’t just be a spectator – you’ll be right in the center of the action.
Saturday October 19th – meet the authors at Bloomsbury Books
Author Pop Up Meet and Greet
4:00PM join Ellen Byron and Lee Hollis who will be signing their books
then at 6:00PM join Gigi Pandian, Jennifer Chow and Frank Anthony Polito will be signing their books.

The Return of the KS Wild Annual Dinner
2024-10-19 17:30 - 21:00 | Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, 97520
After 4 years of global pandemic, wildfire, and rebuilding community, we are excited to bring back the notorious KS Wild Annual Dinner!
This is an event where generations of environmental advocates come together to share stories, see old friends, make new friends, and connect to this place we love—the Klamath-Siskiyou. We have worked hard to bring back the meaningful event that honors our grassroots beginnings and welcomes our community in to celebrate our collective actions and victories for the wild. We hope that, if you have the means, you join us for this evening of gathering over food, music, and celebration.
5-6:30 — Happy hour with drinks and appetizers
6:30 — Vegetarian dinner catered by Marion Heinze of Heart Full Catering with dessert to follow
7:30 — Live auction filled with outdoor prizes and getaways
Music by Sage Meadows
Evening Program by KS Wild Staff & Special Guests

Habitat For Humanity presents Costumes and Cocktails fundraising event
2024-10-19 18:00 - 22:00 | Ashland Hills Hotel, 2525 Ashland Street, Ashland, 97520
Habitat for Humanity Rogue Valley will host its Costumes and Cocktails fundraising event from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Ashland Hill Hotel, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland.
The evening will feature a costume contest, raffle, games, and a silent auction with an array of exciting items to bid on. Guests can also enjoy a selection of delicious food and drinks while mingling with fellow community members, making new connections, and supporting the mission of Habitat for Humanity Rogue Valley.
Tickets are available at www.roguevalleyhabitat.org/costumesandcocktails.

The Life You Gave Me by Novid Parsi - Ashland New Plays Festival
2024-10-19 19:30 - 21:00 | SOU Main Stage Theatre, 491 S. Mountain Ave, Ashland, 97520
This play follows a son as he tries to save his mother. She has other ideas. So do two mysterious strangers who watch the play—and ask the son to tell the story again and again until he gets it right, whatever right might be.
‘The Life You Gave Me’ will be read at 1:30pm, Friday, October 18th and at 7:30pm, Saturday, October 19th.
Tickets are available here: https://ashlandnewplays.org/fall-festival/
The Life You Gave Me by Novid Parsi
Directed by Evren Odcikin
Featuring Adrianne Cury, Wiley Naman Strasser, Shadee Vossoughi, David Kelly, and Alexandra Szabo

Playwriting Workshop - Ashland New Plays Festival
2024-10-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Ashland Elks Lodge, 255 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Join us for our annual playwriting workshop! Host playwright will be E.M. Lewis, joined by winning playwrights Novid Parsi and Shanna Allman for this this year’s exclusive festival workshop. This writing-intensive workshop features insights, in-class writing time, and a few tips and tricks from the playwrights, helping you take the next steps in your own writing journey!
All writers are welcome, whether you usually write plays, poetry, non-fiction, or fiction; are a seasoned writer or are just starting out. There’s room for everyone at our writers’ table.
The workshop is free for ANPF members and students or $25 for non-members. If you need access to lower pricing, please email info@ashlandnewplays.org for registration assistance.

Sunday Service: Power Within
2024-10-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87 4th Street, Ashland, 87 4th Street, Ashland, OR, 97520
Most spiritual paths are ways to approach the idea of power within — the kind of power that sustains, helps us grow, and leads us to act in compassionate and liberation-loving ways. Rev. Sean will lead this service.
“Faith in God is optional, but faith in the self – in the spirit within, is imperative.” – Abhijit Naskar, Principias Humanitas”
Attend in person or watch live or recorded on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@roguevalleyunitarianuniver8871

South Mountain Friends Meeting
2024-10-20 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

You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World by Keiko Green – Ashland New Plays Festival
2024-10-20 13:30 - 17:00 | SOU Main Stage Theatre, 491 S. Mountain Ave, Ashland, 97520
Greg’s received a terminal diagnosis. But the Earth’s dying, too, so like, at least he’s in good company? This all makes sense to Greg. After all, the world’s too big not to be kind of magical.
‘You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World’ will be read at 7:30pm, Thursday, October 17th and at 1:30pm, Sunday, October 20th.
Tickets are available here: https://ashlandnewplays.org/fall-festival/
‘You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World’ by Keiko Green
Directed by Robby Lufty
Featuring Will Wilhelm, Rafael Untalan, Jackie Apodaca, Lini Dissanayake, Jonathan Luke Stevens, Alina Ceñal, and Nicole Villavicencio.

Celebrate Ashland's 150th birthday
2024-10-20 14:00 - 18:00 | Lithia Park Butler Bandshell, Winburn Way, Ashland, 97520
Ashland is turning 150 years old, and the community is invited to a once-in-a-lifetime celebration!
Epic Ashland, following the success of its “Summer Sounds” concerts, is hosting a free live outdoor concert and family-friendly event at the Lithia Park Butler Bandshell from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20.
This exciting day of music, dancing, food, and fun is not to be missed!
The event will feature a special live performance by Madeline Hawthorne, whose blend of folk and Americana is sure to captivate the crowd. Kicking off the celebration will be the talented local Ashland band “Left,” known for their high-energy performances and ability to get audiences on their feet. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a day of community spirit and joy as we celebrate Ashland’s 150th anniversary in Lithia Park!
Other event highlights include a beer garden and food trucks, a complimentary birthday treat from Branson’s Chocolate, and a community birthday card art project.

Rogue Valley Symphonic Band's October concert announcement
2024-10-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Oakdale Middle School, 815 S. Oakdale Ave., Medford, OR, 97501, United States
The Rogue Valley Symphonic Band will present their “Phantom Fantastique” concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at Oakdale Middle School’s Stedman Auditorium, 815 S. Oakdale Ave., Medford.
The performance will feature David Maslanka’s “Alex and the Phantom Band” and John Williams’ “Symphonic Suite from Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” among other pieces, including work from Johann Sebastian Bach and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Tickets are on sale at roguevalleysymphonicband.org/concerts.

Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
2024-10-21 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
2024-10-21 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
2024-10-21 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.

Mike Wilkinson will be discussing his novel Ollie, Ollie, Oxen Free
2024-10-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Ollie, Ollie, Oxen Free is a Coming of Age story as well as a Romance.
The central figure, Matt Turner, uncertain of himself, seeks standing and success by pursuing ordination to the Catholic priesthood, only to discover that he is in error and that no role assures one of self fulfillment unless we are where we should be. Matt encounters Carol, a young woman on her own search. Carol, while having much to face on her own journey, becomes Matt’s guide and loving companion while they face numerous challenges including danger from a former partner.
The story in its largest frame, also considers the elements and themes of Homer’s The Odyssey: the struggle to get home or to the place one is truly meant to be.
The author spent much of his life in various cities of the Pacific Northwest, growing up in Seattle and attending college at Gonzaga University in Spokane. Wilkinson taught most every aspect of high school English in Missoula, Spokane, Portland and Tacoma where he taught in Jesuit high schools for nearly forty years. He directed high school and community theatre throughout that time and beyond and has appeared in numerous plays and musicals.
Wilkinson has penned and directed two plays. He written numerous short pieces of fiction. This is his first novel.
Monday October 21st 7:00 to 8:00

Time for Change: Revolutionizing Volunteer Programs by RJ Wright
2024-10-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library, 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, 97520
An enlightening 90-minute seminar on “Time for Change,” an innovative volunteer program concept grounded in the co-production principles championed by Edgar Cahn.
This session will delve into the transformative potential within our communities, presenting a vision where nonprofits harness untapped resources to create a surplus of volunteers. Inspired by the belief that every individual has inherent value beyond market metrics, this model reimagines the role of community members.
Discover how shifting from a market-defined value system to one that embraces mutual benefit can revolutionize volunteerism, empowering individuals and strengthening nonprofits. Learn how this approach can lead to unprecedented community engagement and resource optimization, paving the way for a more resilient, interconnected, and thriving community.
About RJ Wright: My life’s narrative is deeply intertwined with the values championed by Edgar Cahn, advocating for a Core Economy that treasures the invaluable – raising children, uniting families, caring for the elderly, rebuilding communities, and nurturing our planet. Enduring personal trials within a family affected by addiction and the heartache of loss have propelled me towards a resolute mission: to revive our community’s heart where the market economy has overlooked its pulse.
Pioneering as my family’s first college graduate, my 20-plus-year career is distinguished by transformative leadership, nationally recognized achievements in sales performance, and organizational development. My journey has been shaped by extensive experience in various leadership and development roles, including coaching and business development. With a rich background in nonprofit advancement strategy and a passion for community development, I am the founder of The Wright Motivation.
The Wright Motivation’s purpose is to equip nonprofits with the tools and guidance that will empower a transition from survival to thriving by revealing they are business entities capable of strategic growth. I dream of a world where we are all partners in building communities that flourish through the strength of human connection. If we are all a part of the puzzle that means we all have a piece to the solution. Presenter’s Website: https://www.thewrightmotivation.com.
FREE ADMISSION – 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, OR. One mile west of I-5 Exit 14

Wednesday Open Meditation
2024-10-23 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.
