Vajrayana for Our Times (Part 2): A Hybrid Teaching with devon + nico hase
2024-12-14 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

GAME NIGHT and POTLUCK for ALL AGES!
2024-12-14 16:00 - 18:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87 4th Street, Ashland, 87 4th Street, Ashland, OR, 97520
Game Night and Potluck for All Ages.
Bring friends; OK to come a little late or leave a little early. Optional RSVP for pizza amounts.

Jacksonville's Victorian Christmas
2024-12-14 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-15 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-16 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-17 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-18 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-19 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-20 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/

Ashland Severe Weather Shelter
2024-12-14 19:00 - 2024-12-15 07:00 | 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.

Sunday Service: The Songs, Symbols and Traditions of Christmas
2024-12-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87 4th Street, Ashland, 87 4th Street, Ashland, OR, 97520
This musical service will focus on the monthly theme of compromise.
Attend in person or watch live or recorded on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@roguevalleyunitarianuniver8871

South Mountain Friends Meeting
2024-12-15 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

FOTAS Feline Fair Adoption Event at Blackbird
2024-12-15 11:00 - 15:00 | Phoenix Black Bird, 4403 S. Pacific Highway, Phoenix, OR, United States
Friends of the Animals will hold a cat adoption event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at the Phoenix Black Bird, 4403 S. Pacific Highway, Phoenix.
There will be as many as 50 cats and kittens available for adoption from FOTAS, with four other Rogue Valley feline rescue organizations attending. Dedicated volunteers have helped save these cats and cared for them in foster homes, and now it is time for them to settle into permanent, loving homes. All these felines are spay/neutered, vaccinated (initial dose), and come with a microchip to be registered.
Adoption counselors and applications will be available on site. Adoption fees will be reduced to $100 per cat, and FOTAS will pay the second adoption fee when someone adopts a second cat or kitten.
For more information, visit www.fotas.org/feline-fair.

Winter Solstice Tour and Celebration
2024-12-15 12:00 - 15:00 | The Forest Conservation Burial Ground, 658 Shale City Road, Ashland, 97520
Join us in celebrating the Winter Solstice with a guided tour of The Forest Conservation Burial Ground and a seasonal celebration.
Please RSVP if you would like to join the tour at noon, and no RSVP required to join for the celebration at 1pm. Bring a warm drink to share around the fire. We look forward to having you.

Abundance Swap 2024
2024-12-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, 97520
A tradition that has been held yearly for many years, interrupted only for a few years by the Pandemic, returns again to Ashland’s historic Armory.
Check out all the details at www.abundanceswap.org.

Celtic Evensong and Holy Communion
2024-12-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 North Second Street, Ashland, 97520
A candlelight service using sacred music to provide a meditative worship experience. It is a service steeped in tradition.
Doors open at 6:15 p.m., music begins at 6:30 p.m. and service starts at 7 p.m.
All are welcome!
Jodi French composes and plays meditative Celtic music and Cantors sing for the Evensong Service. The service opens at 6:30 pm with a Celtic Prelude.

Carols and Cookies
2024-12-15 19:00 - 20:30 | First Presbyterian Church, 1615 Clark Ave, Ashland, 97520
Please bring your favorite holiday cookies and join us in a Christmas sing-along.
We’ll begin the event with secular songs, then take a break for cookies, drinks, and a visit with neighbors, and end the evening with traditional Christmas Carols and choosing a variety of cookies to take home!
We would love for you to join us for all or part of this annual holiday event!

Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
2024-12-16 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
2024-12-16 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
2024-12-16 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.

What's Next in 2025? Building Bridgers in our Communities by Marla Estes
2024-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library, 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, 97520
No matter who won the race, no matter if you are overjoyed or distraught or simply sick of it all, our country will still face toxic divisiveness. Even if who you chose was the person who won.
For a growing number of us, a possibility exists where we as individuals can still do what we can to curb hyper-polarization. Please join us tonight to find out how.
“Political season has brought out the worst in many people. Extreme division in itself is a bigger danger to our nation than either candidate. Don’t believe anyone who’s telling you to hate the other side. We’re in this together.” – Lex Fridman, noted podcaster and computer scientist.
With a background in Psychology, Marla Estes, MA created Building Bridgers in 2017 to address the growing social and political polarization in our country.
For over 15 years, she has been giving presentations, movie nights, book groups, workshops, and classes helping people learn to develop insights and skills in approaching difficult conversations, deepening and growing healthy, functional, and fulfilling relationships.
Presenter’s Website: https://www.BuildingBridgers.com
FREE ADMISSION – 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, OR. One mile west of I-5 Exit 14.

Wednesday Open Meditation
2024-12-18 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.

Brazilian spiritual healing
2024-12-18 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
2024-12-18 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.

AN EVENING OF CHRISTMAS CAROLING!!
2024-12-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain, Ashland, 97520
Unity Community of Ashland is presenting a wonderful evening of Christmas Caroling for the community at the Havurah, 185 N. Mountain Ave. on Wednesday, December 18th, at 7 pm.
Celebrated sacred music recording and performing artist Kathy Zavada will be leading the carols with Lark Lovejoy offering beautiful harmonies. This event is open to everyone, it is a free offering to the Ashland community to inspire the joy of singing and the inspirational Spirit of the season. There will be baked goods and hot drinks offered.
For more information visit www.unitycommunityofashland.org.
