Hamlet Readings
2024-06-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-06-02 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
Audiences will get the first look at this translation in process, seeing selected scenes from Shakespeare’s masterpiece in a modern light. After the reading, attendees will have the chance to provide valuable feedback to the artists involved by participating in the post-show talk-back.
Partnering with Play On Shakespeare, a renowned nonprofit organization dedicated to reimagining Shakespeare’s works for contemporary audiences, ANPF continues its tradition of pushing artistic boundaries and connecting audiences with new theatrical experiences.

Siskiyou Crest Conifer Field Trip Series
2024-06-02 09:00 - 17:00 | OR
The Siskiyou Crest Conifer Field Trip Series will visit all 25 species of conifers that grow in the Siskiyou Crest region, over the course of eight separate field trips, in a wide variety of locations, and led by local experts, botanists and ecologists.

Sunday Service: Our Recognition of Our Interdependence
2024-06-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87 4th Street, Ashland, 87 4th Street, Ashland, OR, 97520
Interdependence has been one of our key values for a long time. We know ourselves to be part of the web of life, connected with all other beings. We assert this connection is scientifically verifiable and yet goes beyond just the material.
How are we connected? What does this interconnection mean for us? How does it reformulate the way we see the world?
“The fundamental law of human beings is interdependence. A person is a person through other persons. ” – Desmond Tutu
Attend in person or watch live or recorded on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@roguevalleyunitarianuniver8871

South Mountain Friends Meeting
2024-06-02 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-06-09 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

Unity Community of Ashland Presents Gary Zukav June 2nd
2024-06-02 11:00 - 12:30 | Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain, Ashland, 97520
Unity Community of Ashland will present New York Times bestselling author Gary Zukav on Sunday, June 2nd, at the 11 am service. Services are held at the Havurah, 185 N. Mountain Ave.
Gary is a master teacher, dedicated to the unprecedented transformation in human consciousness — an entirely new threshold in the human experience.
For years Gary has conveyed the most complex insights in language all can understand. Over and over, he challenges us to see the depth of our potential in the world.. and act on that awareness. His gentle presence, humor, and wisdom have inspired millions to realize their soul’s greatest potential.
In 1979, The Dancing Wu Li Masters: An Overview of the New Physics plumbed the depths of quantum physics and relativity, winning the American Book Award for Science. In 1989, The Seat of the Soul led the way to seeing the alignment of the personality with the soul as the fulfillment of life and captured the imagination of millions, becoming the #1 New York Times bestseller for 31 weeks and remaining on the New York Times bestseller list for 3 years. In 2000, Gary wrote Soul Stories, another New York Times Bestseller, and then co-authored two more Bestsellers with his spiritual partner Linda Francis, The Heart of the Soul: Emotional Awareness (2002) and The Mind of the Soul: Responsible Choice (2003).
In 2007, he wrote Soul To Soul: Communications from the Heart, and in 2010 his revolutionary book Spiritual Partnership: The Journey to Authentic Power revealed the profoundly new relationship archetype of partnership between equals for the purpose of spiritual growth. His latest book, Universal Human (2021), guides us toward a human species beyond even the emerging multi-sensory human species.
Gary will be speaking on “How To Use Your New Consciousness”. Rev. Kathy Zavada, spiritual leader at Unity Community of Ashland, will be providing meditation and music. Special musical guest Daniel Sperry will be sharing music and poetry. Don’t miss this very special offering by Unity Community of Ashland, located at the Havurah, 185 N. Mountain Ave.
For more information visit: www.unitycommunityofashland.org and www.seatofthesoul.com.

Barry Kraft reads from the short writings of Franz Kafka
2024-06-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Barry Kraft reads from the short writings of Franz Kafka (1883 — 1924) on the 100th anniversary of his demise.
A major figure of 20th literature, Kafka has found his way into current dictionaries under the the adjective, “Kafkaesque” — being variously defined as “having a nightmarishly complex, bizarre, or illogical quality”; “in his vision of man’s isolated existence in a dehumanized world”; “characterized by surreal distortion and usually by a sense of impending danger”.
If this were all there was to Franz Kafka, I’d have little inclination of giving a public reading of his writings, nor you (probably) of hearing them. However, Kafka is a kaleidoscope, whose every turn reveals a different configuration — sometimes bleak, sometimes delightful. Enjoy the unexpected vistas!

Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
2024-06-03 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
2024-06-03 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
2024-06-03 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.

Eli Jaxon-Bear discusses his book An Outlaw Makes It Home
2024-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
“An Outlaw Makes It Home bares it all in this rapid-fire compilation of adventures…a serious quest for spiritual wisdom and enlightenment with a startling turn in his heartwarming discovery after an eighteen-year search. Jaxon-Bear does not spare himself or try to polish his flaws and mistakes, and in that regard, he is a warrior. I consumed this book in huge gulps and would do it again. I urge others to read it.”
— Peter Coyote, Emmy award winning actor and author of The Rainman’s Third Cave
“…A coming-of-age story, a modern journey of self-discovery, but also a classic hero’s journey, an odyssey, and a return home…Eli takes us from a shattering moment in his Brooklyn childhood through radical and sometimes terrifying times in the sixties, his escape to Peru and later travels in Japan, Morocco, and India … all leading to his waking up and discovering what home truly is. His honesty about fear and failure are moving, but what really shines forth in these pages is a fierce love and commitment to the truth.
I absolutely loved his story!”
— Nancy Baker, Zen Roshi and Professor of Philosophy Emerita at Sarah Lawrence College

Books at Noon
2024-06-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Join a group of voracious readers each month at the Ashland Library for a bring-your-own-book style book group. Share what you are reading and find your next great read.

Discover the Art of Aging: Rosé Confidential on First Friday
2024-06-04 16:00 - 2024-06-07 20:00 | Resistance Wine Company, 322 N Pioneer St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Join us at Resistance Wine Company for a special edition of our First Friday Exposé, where we dive into the fascinating world of Rosé aging.
This unique tasting event will feature three distinct vintages of our acclaimed Rosé, revealing how time in the bottle shapes and enhances the wine’s character.

Psilocybin for Personal Transformation: Backed by Science, Rooted in Results by Laurie Thompson & Denise Taylor
2024-06-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library, 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, 97520
Ashland Healing Center is a legal Psilocybin Service Center licensed by the State of Oregon. Owners Laurie Thompson and Denise Taylor are making history as a mother-daughter duo who opened one of the first legal centers in Ashland, Oregon.
Recent studies from top Universities and research institutions show that psilocybin can alleviate symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, trauma, anxiety, depression, and addiction with just one dose. The results and studies dispel many misperceptions and stigmas associated with psilocybin. You will learn about:
-Psilocybin clinical studies past and present
-How taking psilocybin in a safe setting guided by a licensed facilitator is different from partying with friends
-What to expect when you or someone you know comes for an experience
Laurie and Denise have witnessed incredible results at Ashland Healing Center and will share examples of how psilocybin can help:
-Transform depression to love (of life, self, others)
-Relieve migraine headaches
-Deepen spiritual experiences
-Release trauma
-Activate physical healings
Ashland Healing Center is a legal Psilocybin Service Center licensed by the State of Oregon. Owners Laurie Thompson and Denise Taylor are making history as a mother-daughter duo who opened one of the first legal centers in Ashland, Oregon.
Laurie Thompson:
I am a facilitator because I am passionate about helping people change their lives. I believe healing, transformation, and better emotional and physical health are possible with one psilocybin experience. I am grateful to live in Oregon, a state that allows legal use of plant medicine, and sets regulations for its safe use.
I raised two daughters as a single parent. My work history led me to The Boeing Company where I spent 38 years and became a technical lead in IT Cyber Security. I loved doing this, as it was constantly new, changing and offered opportunities for new thinking. I led teams to implement company-wide changes. I have always been an avid reader and learner.
I retired in 2013 and began looking for service opportunities. I was a patient visitor for Hospice by the Bay in the San Francisco area. I started a mind-body eating coaching business. I have also been a CASA (court appointed advocate for abused and neglected children).
Four years ago, I became a meditator. I began believing in myself and changing my emotions. Coronary heart disease, which I had most of my life, is now healed and I am healthy, vibrant, and active at age 80. I have a deep desire during this critical and often-troubled time on earth, when there are hopes for a better world, a greater consciousness, to be part of this change.
Denise Taylor:
For as long as I can remember I have had a passion for caring for others. I have been a registered nurse for 26 years. I love interacting and connecting with people and helping them through difficult times, and I am very good at it.
Over the years I became discouraged with the healthcare establishment and my inability to help people. I learned about psilocybin and was amazed at the research and results – this led me to take my own journey.
After my psilocybin experience, I clearly knew that the mushrooms were calling me to share this with the world. I left my nursing career, and in partnership with my mother, we opened our own psilocybin administration center, and I became a licensed facilitator.
Presenters’ Website: AshlandHealingCenter.com
FREE ADMISSION – 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, OR. One mile west of I-5 Exit 14

Getting the Most Out of Find A Grave
2024-06-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Rogue Valley Genealogical Society, 3405 S. Pacific Hwy, Medford, 97501
The website findagrave.com is a valuable genealogical resource. The site is continually being updated with new features and options. In addition to the newest features, come learn how to navigate the Find A Grave website, search for your ancestors’ memorials, create memorials for your loved ones, and connect memorials of family members.
Instructor Rich Miles is a retired educator from the Medford School District. He has 33 years of education experience as a teacher, university instructor, principal, and administrator. Rich has done genealogy work for about 15 years with an emphasis on technology. He currently serves as the Technology & Data Management Director and webmaster for the Rogue Valley Genealogical Society, and regularly teaches classes.
Cost: $10 for RVGS Members, $20 for non-members. Attendees may attend in person at the RVGS Library or via Zoom. Register at: registration@rvgslibrary.org.
Registration closes Tuesday, June 4, at noon. This class will be recorded and made available to those who registered for 30 days.

Wednesday Open Meditation
2024-06-05 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.

City of Ashland Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
2024-06-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Community Development building, 51 Winburn Way, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
City of Ashland’s monthly Historic Preservation Advisory Committee meeting.

Change Your Breath, Change Your Life!
2024-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Ashland Food Coop Community Classroom, 300 N. Pioneer St., Ashland, 97520
Breathing is the most fundamental aspect of our existence, yet often overlooked as a powerful tool for healing the body, mind and spirit. Discover how transformational breathwork sessions change lives and go home with simple breathing practices you can do at home, work, driving or even sleeping, to improve your health and well-being.

AIFF ~ FREE Screening + Discussion “Divided We Fall”
2024-06-05 18:30 - 20:00 | AIFF, 389 E. Main, Ashland, 97520
AIFF presents the powerful film on bridging divides, “Divided We Fall: Unity Without Tragedy.”
New Voice Strategies proved on camera that, despite divisions that are exploited and amplified on social media and cable news by pundits and politicians, Americans are hungry for connection and unity.
They want the core of our democratic experiment –“We the People” to succeed. New Voice Strategies filmed strangers from opposite sides of our political divides – Gen Xers from Massachusetts and millennials from Chicago – gathered together for a weekend. They wrestled with what it means to be an American … our divides and our connections.
After the 1-hour film, experience a Discussion with Marla Estes, of Bridging Builders, an organization addressing the growing social & political polarization in our country.
Venue: AIFF Film Center, 389 E. Main, Ashland

First Friday Bike Ride
2024-06-07 17:00 - 17:30 | Ashland Plaza, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Streets for Everyone is hosting another First Friday ride!
Meet ride leaders Lizzie Aubrey and Kenny McGrath on the Plaza in downtown Ashland. Riders will head out on Water Street to connect with B Street, then make a quick jog over to A Street for a stop and a treat at Piccadilly Cycles. Riders will continue onto the Central Bike Path to Hunter Park where they will hear details about an upcoming bike polo tournament. Riders will return along the same route ending back at the Plaza.
This is an all-ages, all-abilities, family-friendly ride. See you there!

First Friday Art Show in June with artist Vanessa Jo Bahr: Memento Mori
2024-06-07 17:00 - 19:00 | KS Wild Center, 562 "A" Street, Ashland, 97520
My work implores viewers to reflect on their ecological interactions. I hope acknowledgment of past digressions will inspire a revision of our impact as co-habitants on shared land.
I create art as a form of activism and land stewardship that fosters mutualism and intimacy facilitated by the reciprocal act of printmaking. Through illustration, I conjure feelings of deep reverence for our inherent bond with plant and animal kin before they fade into distant memories due to human negligence. Radical renewal of our connection with the environment is necessary for our collective futures to even exist at all.
First Friday Artwalk
On the first Friday of every month from 5 to 7 p.m.
562 “A” St. between 4th & 5th
Wine and refreshments are provided.
Artist Bio:
Vanessa Jo Bahr, originally from Chicago, Illinois, received her BFA from Regis University in Denver, Colorado in 2011 along with a minor in education. In 2012, she received her teaching license and has taught art in schools, universities and art centers in Colorado, Oregon and Ohio. In 2022 she completed her MFA from Ohio University’s printmaking program along with an arts administration certificate. Presently she resides in Ashland, Oregon where she recently founded the community printmaking studio, Scavenger Studios, which hosts various classes, workshops and open studios.

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Artist-in-Residence Reception
2024-06-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Ashland Co-op Community Classroom, 300 N Pioneer St, Ashland, 97520
We are delighted to be co-hosting a reception for this year’s Medford District BLM Artist-in-Residence, Serena Richelle.
Serena Richelle is a gifted scientific illustrator. She combines science and art to raise awareness about the relationships that exist between species, their importance, their endangerment, and what we can do to preserve them.
Serena will spend two-weeks in the Monument this June surrounded by the lush forests, rugged mountains, and pristine waters that define this remarkable landscape. She will have the opportunity to explore, sketch, paint, and create in an environment that inspires creativity. You can follow Serena on Instagram @serena_richelle. Samples of her completed artwork will become part of CSNM’s collection, contributing to the ongoing dialogue about the intersection of art, conservation, and public lands.
At the reception, Serena will showcase some of her art and give us a presentation on how her Artist-in-Residence experience has been thus far. Light food and refreshments will be provided .
Friends of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument is a nonprofit organization, and our mission is to support the protection, restoration and conservation of the monument through service, advocacy and education.

The Haines & Friends Visual Arts Grant Program Creative Awardees Celebration
2024-06-07 17:00 - 19:00 | 88 North Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520, 88 North Main Street, Ashland, 97520
Join The Haines & Friends Visual Arts Grant Program for their Creative Awardees Celebration, highlighting the talented individuals who received grants in 2023. Taking place for over eight years now, the program is overwhelmed with joy as a result of awarding a total of thirty grants and distributing a total of $65,460 in funds.
Because The Haines & Friends Visual Arts Grant Program supports a variety of requests, the program believes that it is essential to distinguish the impact of funding that is distributed. Personal Development Grants assist individuals with achieving some sort of personal artistic project, whether it be through the purchasing of supplies, or attending classes and workshops. Education and Community Service Grants assist individuals with achieving some sort of artistic project that will benefit our community such as teaching classes and workshops, creating public art, and more.
Awardees include FolkSoul Farm, Grants Pass Museum of Art, LIFE Art Studio & Cultural Center, Rogue Gallery & Art Center, Vanessa Jo Bahr, Gabriel Barrera, Bruce Bayard, Alex Brehmer, Christian Burchard, Diane Choplin, Dara Daniel, Kaya Doolaege, Laurie Gadbois, Zion Kroll, Kristy Kun, Betty LaDuke, Abby Lazerow, Erin Linton, Scott Malbaurn, Ryan Moon, Micah Ofstedahl, Mabrie Ormes, Xavi Panneton, Nick Simons, Denise Souza Finney, Daniel Sperry, Leif Trygg, Peter Van Fleet, Carole Whitridge, and Manya Yana Orescan Campos.
The Creative Awardees Celebration will take place during June First Friday Art Walk on Friday, June 7, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 88 North Main Street in Downtown Ashland. Awardees will be present and light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be provided.

June First Friday Art Walk!
2024-06-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Ashland, East Main Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Join us for First Friday Art Walk!
We’re excited to share a diverse array of wonderful artwork on display this month, created by our very talented artists. From eclectic visual delights, to interesting conversations, intimate music, and tasty treats, the experience continues to grow as you stroll through Downtown Ashland and visit each gallery and studio.
For a complete list of participating locations and a map, please visit the link below.
www.ashlandgalleries.com/pages/first-friday-artwalk

Green Bag Pickup Day
2024-06-08 09:00 - 12:00 | OR
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.

Lithia Park Guided Walks
2024-06-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Lithia Park, Winburn Way, Ashland, OR, 97520
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 are FREE for everyone and cover the history, flora, and fauna of Ashland’s crown jewel.
For more info please visit: www.ashland.or.us/lithiaguidedwalks.

Central Point Woodcarvers
2024-06-08 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.

Home Is Where My Dog Is
2024-06-08 17:30 - 20:30 | Dos Mariposas Vineyard & Lavendar Farm, 3976 Bellinger Ln, Medford, 97501
Rogue Valley Street Dogs 3rd Annual Fundraising Dinner Event. June 8th, 2024 from 5:30-8:30 at Dos Mariposas Vineyard & Lavendar Farm at 3976 Bellinger Lane in Medford.
Register at www.roguevalleystreetdogs.org. We serve the community by reducing overpopulation through spay/neuter and we reduce suffering of pets living in poverty through medical help and much needed supplies. Our Mission is to fund and facilitate spay-neuter and essential support services to improve the lives of pets living in poverty.
Come meet a few of our Street Dog clients and their canine companions, enjoy music by Holly & the Healers, a vegan dinner by Drunken Goats Farm, exquisite dessert by Jolene’s Sweets and amazing wine by Dos Mariposas.

Sunday Service: You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
2024-06-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87 4th Street, Ashland, 87 4th Street, Ashland, OR, 97520
One of the four strands of our UU history and theology assures us that we don’t have to do the work of saving the world, saving ourselves, or finding the answers to life’s questions and problems all by ourselves. But how do we create connections that allow us to risk the vulnerability necessary to live into communities of connection?
“There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.” – Margaret J. Wheatley
Attend in person or watch live or recorded on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@roguevalleyunitarianuniver8871
