Ashland Severe Weather Shelter
2024-12-08 19:00 - 2024-12-09 07:00, 2024-12-09 19:00 - 2024-12-10 07:00, 2024-12-10 19:00 - 2024-12-11 07:00, 2024-12-11 19:00 - 2024-12-12 07:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | First Presbyterian Church, 1615 Clark Ave, Ashland, 97520
Due to cold temperatures in the forecast, the severe weather shelter will be open in Ashland.
This shelter is managed by Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice. Phone: 541-841-8341
Doors open at 7 p.m., doors close and lights out by 9 p.m. There is limited space available.
Shelter is located at Calvin Hall, First Presbyterian Church 1615 Clarke Ave, Ashland.
This is a low-barrier, no frills, overnight shelter for anyone needing to get out of the cold. Shelter is coordinated and staffed by Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice employees and willing volunteers at all times.

Want to receive notifications for shelter activations in Ashland? Text 97520SHELTER to 888777.

Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
2024-12-09 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
2024-12-09 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
2024-12-09 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.

Jacksonville's Victorian Christmas
2024-12-09 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-10 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-11 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-12 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-13 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Jacksonville
Each year, the unique town of Jacksonville transforms into an even more charming version of itself with twinkling lights, festive decorations, and heartwarming holiday cheer during its Victorian Christmas.
The family-friendly series of events include a Holiday Lights Trolley Tours, a tree lighting ceremony, the holiday parade – featuring Father Christmas, interactive “Festive Quest Bingo,” free hot cider, and holiday music. At the same time, you’ll stroll the narrow streets and step over the same thresholds as the town founders did in 1851.
Please see our website for specific dates and times of our special events! https://christmasinjacksonville.com/

Heart-Centered Relationships: Navigating Courtship & Commitment
2024-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library, 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, 97520
No matter what stage you’re in- desiring a romantic relationship, actively courting, or in a committed partnership, you will gain valuable insights into fostering deeper, more authentic connections with the one you love.
This event focuses on developing conscious relationship skills built on trust, empathy, and clear communication. We will explore how to cultivate genuine, emotionally rich relationships rooted in compassion and mutual respect.
Join Gavin Frye and Joy Taylor, newlyweds, for this interactive lecture and event. They will share stories and provide an uplifting space for discovery, encouraging your active participation and engagement.
SEE ALSO:
Jan 10, 2025 Series: “Courageous Conversations” with Gavin Frye & Joy Taylor
Jun. 18, 2024 Video: “Conscious Dating” by Gavin Frye & Joy Taylor
Presenter’s Websites: https://www.GavinFrye.com & https://www.JoyTaylor.com
FREE ADMISSION – 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, OR. One mile west of I-5 Exit 14

Wednesday Open Meditation
2024-12-11 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: Tales of the Oregon Country
2024-12-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Author Carole Nielson, who has published several articles for Wild West Magazine and written several history books, will speak about her book Tales of the Oregon Country, which includes 12 short stories of Oregon History. She has also written Five Bucks for a Quarter and Notorious Women of the Wild West.
Carole Nielson acquired a passionate interest in history, especially “Old West” history, from her parents, Earl and Frankie Sheppard. Although born in Oklahoma, she has lived in southern Oregon since 1947, with the exception of three years spent in France where she worked for NATO, the US Air Force and the US Army. An enthusiastic traveler, she and her husband, Dan, have toured over 40 countries. They also entertain at retirement centers and senior centers playing music and giving talks on travel and history.
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). Recordings of Medford presentations are available on the JCLS Beyond YouTube channel.

Brazilian spiritual healing
2024-12-11 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.

Amani Yoga - Yoga for Every Body
2024-12-11 17:30 - 18:45 | The Grove, 1195 E Main St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Yoga for Every Body is a great practice for levels of experience focusing on physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation. Participants progress at their own pace promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED.
Register at ashlandoregon.gov/register
$72 for a session or $18 per class. Select specific days and times you’d like to join Yoga for Every Body by using the DROP-IN registration option or sign up for a whole SESSION of 4 classes.
Saturday Classes are from 12:30pm – 1:45pm at the Grove in Ashland.

Music in the Library: Rogue Valley Symphony
2024-12-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Take some time out of your Thursday to listen to music in the library. Once a month, musicians from Rogue Valley Symphony will fill the main floor of the library with music. Enjoy it in passing or sit for a while and listen.
This series is presented in partnership with Rogue Valley Symphony.

Monthly Meeting – Guitar Society of Southern Oregon
2024-12-12 18:00 - 20:30 | Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, OR, 97540, United States
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 socialize and to discuss Society business and upcoming guitar-related events. The evening concludes with a second set of music, sometimes performed by visiting or local featured artists.
The meeting program includes a wide variety of selections, performed mostly on guitar, and some vocal by amateurs, students and professionals. Anyone may announce upcoming events during the intermission as well.

Deck the Balls - Christmas Decorating Bash
2024-12-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Resistance Wine Company, 322 N Pioneer St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Great ornaments, even greater wine… but only for one night!
Join us at Resistance Wine Co. on December 13th for Deck the Balls, an adults-only evening of ornament decorating, wine sipping, and holiday snack indulgence. We’re bringing out our finest wines and festive treats to fuel your creativity and holiday spirit. It’s the perfect excuse to get a little artsy—and a little tipsy—this season.
We’ll provide everything you need to craft the ultimate Christmas ornament. You bring your holiday cheer, and we’ll handle the rest. Trust us, your masterpiece (and your merry buzz) will be the talk of the tree.
But don’t wait—spots are limited, and this one-night affair is only $45!
Reserve your spot now by registering down below. Cheers to decking the balls!

2024 Winter Fine Arts Festival
2024-12-13 17:30 - 20:30 | Ashland High School, 201 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, OR, United States
Ashland High Arts Advocates is thrilled to present the 33rd Annual Winter Fine Arts Festival, a showcase of visual arts and performing arts by students at Ashland High School!
Taking place on Friday, December 13, at 5:30 p.m. at Ashland High School in the Cafeteria Commons, this festive and family friendly evening includes a tasty catered dinner by the Culinary Arts Program, stunning exhibitions by the Fine Arts Programs in the Commons Hallway and Theatre Lobby, followed by a Performing Arts Variety Show at 7:00 p.m. with solo and group performances by music and theatre students.
Tickets are $15.00 each, and free for children under the age of four. Students receive a discount, and tickets are $5.00 each.
All proceeds benefit Ashland High School Art Programs. To learn more, please visit www.ashlandarts.org.

Low-cost dog and cat vaccination and microchip clinic
2024-12-14
The next Friends of the Animals low-cost, drive-thru dog & cat vaccination and microchip clinic will be held Dec. 14, 2024.
Advance appointments are required, and only one pet can be scheduled per time slot. The location, in Talent, is provided when you schedule. Cats must be in carriers, and dogs must be leashed. Animals that are ill, on antibiotics, in heat, or on cortisone products cannot be vaccinated.
For dogs, the rabies and the dog distemper/parvo/upper respiratory vaccines will be available. For cats, the rabies and the distemper/PanLeuk/upper respiratory vaccine will be available. Microchipping will also be available.
Register at https://www.fotas.org/monthly-vaccination-and-microchip-clinics.

Strength and Balance for Active Agers
2024-12-14 09:00 - 10:00 | 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.

Green Bag Pickup Day
2024-12-14 09:00 - 12:00
A friendly reminder – our next food pick up is this Saturday. Food Donors, please remember to leave out your Green Bags for your Neighborhood Coordinators.
On the second Saturday of every even-numbered month, our Neighborhood Coordinators pick up bags of healthy, nonperishable food that neighbors have left outside their front doors. They leave empty green bags for next time and take all the food to the Ashland Community Food Bank. It’s that easy!
Questions? Please reach out – 541-488-6976.
Interested in becoming a food donor or learning more about the Ashland Food Project? Visit our website,
https://ashlandfoodproject.com/.
Thank you, donors and volunteers! You all make it happen.

Vajrayana for Our Times (Part 2): A Hybrid Teaching with devon + nico hase
2024-12-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Kagyu Sukha Choling, 109 Clear Creek Drive, Ashland, 97520
For many householders in the West, Vajrayana practices can feel out of reach. While we may love the values and the deep potential of the tradition, it can be difficult to weave the meditations into our own everyday perceptions and experiences.
How do we make these practices our own while fully respecting the blessings of the lineage?
When we came together around this topic last June, we explored the role of intention, the power of the fruitional view, and how to “find your juice.” This time we’re going to lean into themes like fundamental well-being, the power of sacred outlook, and the dynamic tension between faith and not-knowing.
Again, we’ll lean into our own experience of nearly three decades of dharma practice and the three-year retreat we experienced under the guidance of Lama Drubgyu and Mingyur Rinpoche, completed in the summer of 2023.
We look forward to practicing with you, as we find out together how depth practice can continue to thrive in these times.
A selection of soups, salads, and bread will be available in the lobby during the noon break, with tables set up so that we can eat together. Come nourish yourself, stay warm, and relax in the company of other participants. This lunch is both a fundraiser for KSC and an opportunity to enjoy casual interaction with the sangha. A donation of $15 is suggested, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
About the teachers:
devon + nico hase completed the three-year Shangpa retreat cycle last year, under the guidance of Lama Drubgyu Tenzin and Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. They have spent years in retreat in the Insight, Zen, and Vajrayana traditions. They teach online and in-person, mentor meditation teachers, lead retreats at Insight Meditation Society, Spirit Rock and other centers, and work one-on-one with long-term students. Find out more at www.devonandnicohase.com.

Denise Deneaux – Singer/songwriter
2024-12-14 10:30 - 12:30 | La Baguette Music Cafe, 340 "A" St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Denise Deneaux will be singing songs to warm the season from he own creations to personal favorites and international music. Her songs can be heard on Spotify, Itunes and Youtube. Surprise guest.
La Baguette Music Cafe – 340 A St., Ashland
Saturday, December 14
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

FOTAS Dog Adoption Extravaganza at Black Bird in Phoenix
2024-12-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Phoenix Black Bird, 4403 S. Pacific Highway, Phoenix, OR, United States
It’s a truly wonderful season when puppies, dogs, and people come together!
If you are lookin for a dog to love for life, come by the new Black Bird store in Phoenix from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. FOTAS will have a number of their foster puppies and dogs available for adoption.
All dogs are being cared for in the homes of foster volunteers. The pups and dogs are all friendly, vaccinated (initial doses), spay/neutered, and come with a microchip in a permanent form of ID.

Central Point Woodcarvers
2024-12-14 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.

Amani Yoga – Yoga for Every Body
2024-12-14 12:30 - 13:45 | The Grove, 1195 E Main St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Yoga for Every Body is a great practice for levels of experience focusing on physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation. Participants progress at their own pace promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED.
Register at ashlandoregon.gov/register
$72 for a session or $18 per class. Select specific days and times you’d like to join Yoga for Every Body by using the DROP-IN registration option or sign up for a whole SESSION of 4 classes.
Wednesday Classes are from 5:30pm – 6:45pm at the Grove in Ashland.

Sweet Songs of the Season
2024-12-14 15:00 - 16:30 | 450 S Mountain Ave, Southern Oregon University Music Building, Ashland OR 97520, 450 S Mountain Ave, Ashland, OR, 97520
A delightful holiday celebration for the whole family performed by the Siskiyou Singers.
The concert will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall. Admission is free.
Visit siskiyousingers.org for more information.
