In the second half of the 19th century, a group of Indigenous women survived the 1868-69 smallpox epidemic and avoided removal to reservations more than once. These women and their white husbands eventually left the mining camps on Kanaka Gulch and Forest Creek for the lush valley of Big Applegate, as interracial couples were often
The Queens Caravan Spiritual Walkabout Tour is coming to Ashland for one day! With Jan Jorgensen and Claire Sierra We are coming to sit in Circle with the women in Ashland. Let's find inspiration in learning ways to power up our happiness, the ability to speak up and become queens in our own lives. We
Though their names have been largely forgotten, indigenous and pioneering women were involved in plant knowledge, exploration, and cultivation from the earliest days of our country. Join us as we uncover the names and contributions of these remarkable heroines of days gone by. Classically trained at the UCLA Landscape Architecture program, presenter Lucretia Weems is
SOU's Hannon Library has served the University and the community for nearly a century. The Friends of Hannon Library, established in 1974 by a group of SOU librarians, faculty members, and interested citizens, has worked since then to enrich the library’s collections and support library activities. On May 9, all are invited to celebrate the
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
The 42nd annual Wild and Scenic Rogue Quilt Show will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 10,and Saturday, May 11, at the Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass.
Enjoy a local celebration of World Bird Migratory Day from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 11, at North Mountain Park Nature Center in Ashland. Rogue Valley Bird Day will include educational exhibits from the Klamath Bird Observatory, Wild Birds Unlimited, and more, as well as fun all-ages activities. Adult and children’s binoculars will be
Free green debris drop off day(s) are on April 27th and May 11th this year! Together, we can help reduce our community wildfire risk. And the key to this is FREE, it's no costs to get your green debris dropped off at the Valley View Transfer Station (3000 Valley View Road, Ashland.) ACCEPTED MATERIALS: Only
Plant Sales of Annuals, Houseplants, Natives, Perennials, Veggie Starts, Beautiful Mother's Day Bouquets.
Lithia Park Guided Walks are back for 2024! Walks take place every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Please meet at the Lithia Park sign at the entrance to the park across from the downtown plaza. Walks are led by passionate and knowledgeable volunteers and last between an hour and an hour and a half. Walks
The Jacksonville Garden Club’s annual Spring Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11th, near the Post Office on Oregon Street in downtown Jacksonville. Potted plants, spring starts, lovely cards, crafts and homemade treats will also be available for purchase. Money raised provides scholarships to local young people and also
The 42nd annual Wild and Scenic Rogue Quilt Show will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 10,and Saturday, May 11, at the Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass.
(It’s free)
