While 1920s Charlottesville, Virginia, is a charming place to grow up, there’s one thing Carrie Buck doesn’t like about her hometown–her home. Taken from her mother, Carrie is put up for fostering as a toddler. At age ten, Carrie is forced to leave school to work as a domestic. But when Carrie turns up pregnant
The Ashland City Council and staff will host an informal "Coffee and Conversation" event from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, at the N. Mountain Park Nature Center Pavilion, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Plan to drop by to get acquainted with city government officials and have a cup of coffee.
If you want to gain more confidence riding your bike around town, this free class is for you! Learn how to perform a pre-ride bike safety check. Then we’ll review your rights and responsibilities as a bicyclist, and we’ll discuss lane positioning and other strategies that help us navigate our shared streets safely. No experience
Dowsing, or divining, is the ancient practice of locating the unseen or gaining information unavailable to the five senses. This is a natural biopsychic skill and can be learned by almost anyone. Dowsing has been used to locate water, minerals, oil, lost people, pets and information about other subjects where otherwise it was impossible to
The Ashland Sidewalk Celebration, encouraging area residents to shop local, will be held May 17 through 19. From the library to Lovejoy's and everywhere in between, the weekend will feature live music, art demonstrations, unique shopping experiences, dining specials, and family-friendly activities. Visit https://www.ashlandchamber.com/page.asp?navid=1385 for more information.
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.
No matter where you are in your Parkinson's journey, you are welcome to attend the Ashland Parkinson's Support Group! This group is open to people with Parkinson's, care partners, family, and friends. It is a space to connect, share, and learn. The group meets once a month on the third Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. If
Join us for free, hands-on basic bike maintenance skills taught by an experienced mechanic. Perfect for beginners! Bring your bike and learn some tuning techniques, receive a free safety check, and socialize with other riders.
Find us along the Central Ashland Bike Path at Railroad Park for some snacks, coffee, and conversation. Free bike safety checks, light bike tuning, and safety gear provided. Sponsored by Ashland Parks & Recreation Dept.
Ashland Fire & Rescue will host an open house event from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 31, at Fire Station No. 1, 455 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. Attendees can meet firefighters, take a tour of the station to see the latest equipment and apparatus, learn about volunteer opportunities, and enjoy refreshments and entertainment. Parking is
Self-guided tours of Ashland's historic Mountain View Cemetery, located at the corner of Ashland Street and Normal Avenue. Held 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 17 event at Mountain View Cemetery.
Art by Ashland artist Bill Saltzstein will be available for purchase 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Resistance wine. (Saltzstein will not be on site.) Bill is an Electrical Engineer by training, and photography has long been a part of life to exercise his ‘right-brain’. He is a landscape and architecture photographer living
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