Contradancing will be held 7 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at The Grove, 1195 E. Main St. The dance style is fun and easy to learn. Experienced dancers and rookies are welcome. No experience or partner is necessary. Join callers Becky Nankivell and Leda Shapiro, with live music with Kevin Carr, Josie Mendelsohn, (and
Unite Oregon officials will take part in a talk on the challenges and strengths of being Hispanic in the Rogue Valley from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at the Jefferson Center Salon in the Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., No. 1, according to a news release. The event is free and open
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.
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 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
The Oregon State University Extension's Land Steward Program will host a spring flowers hike from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, along the East Applegate Ridge Trail, south of Jacksonville, according to a news release. The hike costs $25, which includes a Native Plant Society of Oregon membership. A sliding scale is also
A presentation on electric vehicles and off-grid power technology will be held 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at the Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library, 1757 Ashland St. In this fascinating presentation, Jerry Paschen will discuss the evolution of photovoltaic roof solar off-grid installations, including getting permits, inverters, charge controllers, and battery back-up systems. He
Ashwin Vasavada, the project scientist for NASA's Curiosity Rover, will speak at a a talk presented by ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum and the Rogue Valley Symphony at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at ScienceWorks, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, according to a news release. The talk, "Ten Years on Mars with NASA's Curiosity Rover," is free
The Hamazons will spontaneously perform an unscripted tale inspired by such stories as "Pride & Prejudice" and "Sense & Sensibility." Allow yourself to fall into a world of proper society, good manners, secret passions, honest chivalry, flirtatious fun, and long strolls in the gardens after tea. The Hamazons are thrilled to present this delightful genre
The Hamazons will spontaneously perform an unscripted tale inspired by such stories as "Pride & Prejudice" and "Sense & Sensibility." Allow yourself to fall into a world of proper society, good manners, secret passions, honest chivalry, flirtatious fun, and long strolls in the gardens after tea. The Hamazons are thrilled to present this delightful genre
Southern Oregon University will celebrate Earth Day from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 21, at The Farm at SOU, 155 Walker Ave., Ashland, according to SOU's website. The Rogue Earth Day 2023 event will feature the Siskiyou Oregon Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Association, with members displaying their electric vehicles in a showcase. Green Cars
What the heck is Vertical Dance? All the things you don't get to do at the rock climbing gym, and so much more! Join Ashland Aerial Arts on the wall left of ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum's main entrance for Southern Oregon University's Rouge Earth Day Celebration! Both the youth and adults will be performing gravity-defying wall
(It’s free)
