Experimental singer-songwriter Ora Cogan will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at Elder Apothecary, 5 N. Main St., Ashland. Cogan's music offerings are described as "smoky psychedelic gothic country, post-punk, groove, psych rock & traditional balladry." Tickets cost $15 per person. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Visit https://elderapothecary.love/products/untitled-aug24_18-05 for more information.
Embark on a winter adventure! Join BLM interpretive rangers on a snowshoe hike through the enchanting old-growth conifer forest at Hyatt Lake Recreation Area. Suitable for ages 12 and up, these Saturday excursions offer a unique opportunity to explore the biodiversity of a stunning winter landscape. Rangers will interpret winter adaptations of plants and animals,
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
Bring your kids down to the Ashland Elks Lodge to meet Santa and have some FUN! Dec. 16, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Meet Santa from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, in the alley at Northwest Nature Shop. Enjoy face painting, live music and hot cider. All activities are free.
Ashland's annual First Frost community skating event will be held 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink, 95 Winburn Way, Ashland. The event is a special night to enjoy ice skating fun with friends and loved ones in beautiful Lithia Park. Th evening will kick of with figure
At Hanukkah, the menorah holds nine candles. But there are only eight nights. The ninth candle is the shamash and is the candle used to light the others. We will explore stories and lessons of the shamash candle and what it might teach us. "The Shamash lights the other candles. Be the Shamash." - Rabbi
The Ashland Christmas Bird Count will take place on Sunday, Dec. 17. The count circle is centered at the northwest corner of Emigrant Lake, including both the northeastern slopes of Mount Ashland and the western slopes of the Cascades (as far east as Little Hyatt Lake).
The Annual Abundance Swap will be held 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, at the Old Historic Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland. Event organizers created the Abundance Swap in 2001 as "an alternative to the consumption frenzy that leads up to Christmas," according to a news release. More information is available at https://abundanceswap.org/. Attendees
Many people are uncertain what is meant by the term “humanism." Some may think of psychological or perhaps literary, cultural or renaissance humanism. Others consider humanitarian aid services, while still others may dread a “godless” amoral humanism or even imagine a diabolical or pernicious humanism. Nonetheless, there are philosophical, ethical, religious and Christian humanists worldwide.
The 60-voice Southern Oregon Repertory Singers will perform their annual holiday concert, “In Time of Softest Snow” on at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 in the SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland. As is their custom, Repertory Singers will perform a variety of musical styles
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.
(It’s free)
