Strength and Balance for Active Agers
2025-06-07 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
2025-06-07 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
2025-06-07 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.

SOPEX 2025 - Southern Oregon Philatelic Exhibition
2025-06-07 10:00 - 16:00 | 1st United Methodist Church, Medford OR 97501, 607 W Main St., Medford, OR, 97501, United States
Stamp Show and Bourse
7 Dealers – Stamps, Covers, Postcards
Friday June 6th 10AM – 5PM
Saturday June 7th 10AM – 4 PM
Judged Exhibits – Exhibit Entry Form:
https://classic.stamps.org/userfiles/image/clubs/ClubSites/SouthernOregon/Entry-Form.pdf
Free Admission
Free Stamps for Kids

Lithia Artisans Market
2025-06-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-08 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.

Denise Deneaux and Shawn Skylark singer/songwriters
2025-06-07 10:30 - 12:30 | La Baguette Music Cafe, 340 "A" St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Enjoy a sunny morning repast as Denise and Shawn serenade you with heartwarming covers and original songs.
Denise on guitar and Shawn on keyboard, they perform beautiful duos and solos. Family friendly in a comfortable courtyard setting with scrumptious food and drink available.

Beekman Bank Museum tours
2025-06-07 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-08 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/.

Southern Oregon Zine Fest 2025
2025-06-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Ashland Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Southern Oregon Zine Fest 2025 will be our 3rd annual celebration of D.I.Y. ethos, small press and independent publishers! Zinesters from the Southern Oregon community and beyond will converge in Ashland, Oregon to sell and trade their zines. Meet the artists as you peruse and purchase their work, expect great conversations and cool publications for sale! If you make comics or zines, bring them to offer as trade! Poster design by artist Jordan Marie McCaw.
Zine Fest Location: Bellview Grange #759, Tolman Creek Road, Ashland Oregon 97520
Zine Fest Date/Hours: Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Southern Oregon Zine Society’s mission is to encourage the art of D.I.Y. independent publishing through zine-making by hosting workshops, events, and an annual zine festival that welcome creators to share their stories, knowledge, and love of zines.
#SOZF2025 is made possible with the generous support of the Haines & Friends Visual Arts Grant Program. This event is free and open to the public.

Central Point Woodcarvers
2025-06-07 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.

The Garden Studio Sale
2025-06-07 12:00 - 17:00 | 225 Ohio St., 225 Ohio St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Artist Denise Souza Finney opens her Ashland studio and surrounding gardens for a joyful afternoon of art and connection.
Joined by Sarah F. Burns, Mindy Carpenter, and Melissa Cooley, the event features original paintings, prints, cards, and creative goods. Wander through lush garden paths, meet the artists, and discover one-of-a-kind treasures in a vibrant, welcoming setting.

Sunday Service: Celebration and Joy
2025-06-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87 4th Street, Ashland, 87 4th Street, Ashland, OR, 97520
Gratitude, appreciation, and love are really something to celebrate! We will spend time recognizing our appreciation for all that contributes to our wellbeing. As we move toward summer and the end of our program year, we will practice gratitude together.
“Recognize that pleasure is a measure of freedom,” writes Adrienne Maree Brown, author of a book called Pleasure Activism, which takes as its premise that the states of being that activists are striving for, justice and liberation and wellbeing, are highly joyful states, and therefore pleasure can be a powerful tool for helping us achieve them. To be able to choose our joy and experience it, this is the freedom so many are fighting for.
Monthly Theme: Celebration
Attend in person or watch live or recorded on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@roguevalleyunitarianuniver8871

South Mountain Friends Meeting
2025-06-08 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
2025-06-08 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

Southern Oregon VegFest
2025-06-08 11:00 - 15:30 | Tikkun Olam Farm Sanctuary, 460 Hartley Road, Phoenix, 97535
Southern Oregon’s third annual VegFest will take place at Tikkun Olam Farm Sanctuary from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 460 Hartley Road in Phoenix.
Admission, parking and all events for kids and adults are free.
Visitors can meet new sanctuary residents during two 40-minute animal tours beginning at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Southern Oregon VegFest will host more than 40 vendors again this year, including plant-based chefs and bakers, local artists and jewelry makers, animal advocates and local nonprofits.
Live music will play throughout the day, and a wine and beer garden will be hosted by Sound & Vision Wine Co. and Gold Rush Brewing.
Free activities include family-friendly yoga classes, sanctuary animal tours at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., hay rides, a children’s craft corner, a bounce house, face painting, lawn games and more.
* Please note: NO animals allowed. No exceptions.

Peak Brass
2025-06-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E Nevada St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
A concert of new music titled “Peak Brass”, composed by National Association of Composers Southern Oregon Chapter members: William Ashworth, I’lana Cotton, Ken Deveney, Mark Jacobs, Bruce Harrell, Beth B. Martin, Melissa Orr,and Greg A Steinke.
Performed by the Rogue Valley Brass Quintet.

Higher Essence Yoga
2025-06-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-06-12 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
2025-06-09 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
2025-06-09 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
2025-06-09 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.

Zebith Thalden discusses her art guidebook “The Insect Artist: How to Observe, Draw, and Paint Butterflies, Bees, and More”
2025-06-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
“Art and science collide beautifully in this must-have book for insect and nature lovers everywhere. Prepare to be amazed at the artworks you create!” —Lila Higgins, co-author of Wild LA
Equal parts educational and inspirational, The Insect Artist is a guidebook intended for artists of all skill levels looking to cultivate their artistic practice. More than a simple how-to book, the techniques covered help to build a strong art foundation, advance skills progressively, and address challenges. Illustrating is one of the best ways to learn about the wonders of the natural world, and insects are an incredible and important subject to focus on!
Pulling from her extensive career as both an artist and instructor, Thalden will also touch on the ways that art can change our perception of the natural world, the courage that it can take to pursue creative engagement, and how to foster artistic independence in a supportive environment.
Zebith Thalden’s work celebrates biological diversity and the interconnectivity between humans and other species. She received a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA from Goddard College. Her artwork has been featured in both solo and group exhibitions in galleries, cultural centers, and art museums throughout the United States and abroad. She has attended artist residencies at Zion National Park and PLAYA: Center for the Intersection of Art and Science. Her public speaking events have been hosted by nature-based organizations, Institutions of higher learning, and independent bookstores. Follow her at ZebithThalden.com.

Confident City Cycling Course
2025-06-10 18:30 - 20:00 | REI, 85 Rossanley Dr, Medford, OR, 97501, United States
Looking to boost your confidence while biking around town? Join us for this free presentation!
You’ll learn how to conduct a pre-ride bike safety check, gain an understanding of your rights and responsibilities as a bicyclist, and explore lane positioning along with other strategies for safe navigation on shared streets. No prior experience needed, and please note that we won’t be riding bikes during this course.

"Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner" & "Hello Hello Hello"
2025-06-11 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

Wednesday Open Meditation
2025-06-11 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: Shreds and Patches: OSF Uncovered
2025-06-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
A few days before his death, Angus Bowmer finally finished a two chapbook series entitled “Shreds and Patches.”
These books were written primarily for his festival actors as a passing on of his thoughts and knowledge about the Ashland Elizabethan Stage. Long out of print and almost lost to history, these chapbooks have been recently uncovered. For the first time ever, you will hear Angus’ personal learnings, teachings and vision for the Ashland Elizabethan Stage through the lens of his actors and company.
Presenter Jonathan Stevens is an Ashland, Oregon based actor and director who has been performing and creating for the theatre in one way or another since the age of 10. Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he went on to graduate from the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts before receiving his BFA in Theatre from The Boston Conservatory. Shortly after graduating college, Jonathan was invited to join the acting company for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, where he has remained a company member since 2015. He has performed in over 20 productions, ranging from Shakespeare, musicals and new works. In addition to his work at OSF, Jonathan has also worked professionally in New York, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Seattle, and Boston. He has also had the pleasure of training with internationally renowned Commedia dell’Arte maestro Antonio Fava in Italy. His love for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival is immense and he can’t wait to share his passion with you.
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
2025-06-11 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.

SOU Student Film Festival
2025-06-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Varsity Theatre, 166 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Open to the public, this year’s edition of the SOU Student Film Festival includes fifteen short films produced by students from SOU’s Digital Cinema program and other media programs on campus.
It includes short comedies, dramas, animation, and more. Benefits SOU Film Club.

Daddy's Dyin'... Who's Got the Will? @ Camelot Theatre
2025-06-11 19:30 - 22:00 | Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Avenue, Talent, 97540
Get ready for a night of laughter and heartfelt moments with the hysterical Broadway comedy Daddy’s Dyin’, Who’s Got the Will?
This play promises to deliver a perfect blend of humor and family drama. With a talented cast bringing to life the quirky, endearing characters created by Del Shores himself, this performance is a must-see. Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Turnover family gathers to sort out their differences—and their inheritance—in this side-splitting, touching comedy.
