RVML presents : Maturing Our Relationship to Technology with Beni Oren
2025-09-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library, 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, 97520
“Finding attentional sovereignty in an age of digital distraction.”
This is the tale of our time. As implied by the name of the presentation, we currently have an immature relationship to technology that is guided by naivete, selfishness, and addiction. Whether it’s weapons of mass destruction or distraction, they are expressions of our collective lack of wisdom.
Technology is an inextricable part of humanity, and we must learn to have a healthier relationship with it. We are being tested to see if we deserve continuance in the Universe. We can only save the world and pass one down worth living in if we cultivate the love and wisdom needed to be responsible stewards of our godlike technology.
Come and learn about what technology is and what its optimal role in human civilization could look like. We need as many people as possible to have these conversations.
What are the origins of technology/ why do we have tech, and all the other species don’t?
How technology affects society in complex and unseen ways
The rise of the internet, the iPhone, and social media
The intricacies of how our phones damage our mental and physical health
What conditions make us susceptible to addiction, vs what conditions make us more sovereign?
What role should technology play in a healthy and harmonious civilization?
Some tips for how to find technological balance
“We have paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and godlike technology.” – E.O. Wilson.
Beni Oren is a writer, speaker, and facilitator. His facilitation skills range from meditation to qigong to intentional communication practices. He is a systems theorist and social philosopher concerned with designing a regenerative civilization. He is a culture architect interested in seeing a world where we collectively and harmoniously reach our highest potential.
He grew up on the beautiful beaches of Southern California. His journey began with a transformative meditation retreat at 19 years old, which opened his eyes to the great mystery and inherent beauty within all of life. Since then, he has lived his life seeking to understand global suffering and how we can create the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible.

Free classes during Genealogy Week! Researching with Ancestry
2025-09-24 10:30 - 15:00 | Rogue Valley Genealogy Library, 3405 S. Pacific Hwy, Medford,OR, 97501
Ancestry.com offers one of the largest genealogical databases in the world.
Rich Miles will help you understand how to search the database and offer tips and tricks for finding the documents your are looking for. The morning class from 10:30-noon will be followed by an optional hands-on help session.
Free for all.
Register >rvgslibrary.org > Classes and Events> Genealogy Week registration.

Assemblages at Shepherd's Dream
2025-09-24 10:30 - 17:00, 2025-09-25 10:30 - 17:00, 2025-09-26 10:30 - 17:00, 2025-09-27 10:30 - 17:00 | Shepherd’s Dream, 42 East Main Street, Ashland, 97520
Shepherd’s Dream and co-sponsor Creatively Speaking continues the exquisite “Assemblages,” lovingly created by Nani Pacal…together with the seasoned long-time weaving of Thalia Keple…throughout the month of September.
Thalia incorporates her hand forged metals and beading ornaments, by weaving them into her wall hangings, necklaces and earrings. Open daily Tuesday 10:30a-5:00p, Wednesday -Saturday 1030a-5:30p and the 4th Sunday of the summer months.

Wednesday Open Meditation
2025-09-24 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
2025-09-24 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.

Climate Action Workshop Series – Composting
2025-09-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Some ten years ago, spurred into action by students at Ashland High School, among others, Mayor John Stromberg and the Ashland City Council establishment of a citizen committee assigned to develop a climate plan for the city.
Ultimately titled the Ashland Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP), this was passed unanimously by the city council in 2017. The goals of the plan were to reduce community greenhouse gas emissions and prepare the city to be more resilient to climate change impacts. As the Ashland Climate Collaborative notes on their website: “Eight years in, the CEAP is still a great foundation for reaching our climate goals.”
As the CEAP itself states: “This Climate and Energy Action Plan is only the beginning of an ongoing process.” Regrettably, over the intervening years, as families relocate, residential awareness of the CEAP seems to have dwindled to the point that many are completely unaware of its existence.
In order to address this lack of awareness, Southern Oregon Climate Action Now Executive Director Danial Scotton, assisted by members of the SOCAN Ashland Climate Action Team, have established a series of open public workshops during which aspects of the CEAP are discussed in relation to CEAP goals, the current status of action, and what needs to be done.
This will be held in the Gresham Room of Ashland Public Library on September 24 from 6:00 – 7:30 in the Gresham Room of the Ashland Public Library.

Bloomsbury Reading Hour
2025-09-24 18:15 - 20:00 | Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
If you’re like us, you love reading, but it can be hard to carve out the time. So make a date with your book and surround yourself with other readers at our Bloomsbury Reading Hour.
Come discover the joy of reading in community.
Bring your current read (or find something new on our shelves), grab a cozy seat, and we’ll all spend a quiet hour reading together. No discussion, no pressure — just a calm little pocket of time to enjoy your book, in good company. Come solo or bring a friend. We will provide some wine and beer for purchase, or cookies and milk if that’s more your speed.
Read. Alone. Together.
We can’t wait to read with you!

Higher Essence Yoga
2025-09-25 09:00 - 10:00 | OR
Yoga Classes for Beginners and 50+.
Stretching, breathwork and flexibility
Monday and Thursday, 9:00 to 10:00 am at Hidden Springs Wellness Center, 1651 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland
Contact: ashlandginny@gmail.com

Free Class: Researching with FamilySearch
2025-09-25 10:30 - 15:00 | Rogue Valley Genealogy Library, 3405 S. Pacific Hwy, Medford,OR, 97501
Another great free class during Genealogy Week 2025! Don’t stop with Ancestry.com.
FamilySearch.org has an extensive database of genealogical information for free. Rich Miles will help you learn to navigate the website. The morning class from 10:30-noon will be followed by an optional Hands-on help session from 1:00-3:00.
See our website to register. rvgslibrary.org>Classes and Events > Genealogy Week Registration

City of Ashland Housing and Human Services Committee meeting
2025-09-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Community Development building, 51 Winburn Way, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
The City of Ashland’s monthly Housing and Human Services Committee meeting.

Opening Reception: Schneider Museum of Art Fall Exhibitions
2025-09-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Schneider Museum of Art, 555 Indiana Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
You’re invited! Join us at the Schneider Museum of Art for the Opening Reception of our Fall Exhibitions, “Modern Language: Jason Stopa” and “Angel of History”, on Thursday, September 25, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Enjoy complimentary wine from Wooldridge Creek Winery
Savor delicious hors d’oeuvres
Listen to live music by SOU alum Emily Turner
Take advantage of free parking behind the museum and by Cox Hall
This fall, the Schneider presents bold new paintings by Jason Stopa alongside works by Kamrooz Aram, Cheryl Donegan, Lauren Luloff, Henri Matisse, Julia Rommel, Bob Thompson, and John Zurier. These exhibitions connect the legacies of modern masters with today’s contemporary voices, creating dynamic conversations you won’t want to miss.
Schneider Museum of Art, 555 Indiana Street, Ashland
Free admission (suggested $5 donation)
Come celebrate art, community, and conversation with us. We look forward to seeing you there!
Image: Jason Stopa, “Origin Of”, 2024, Oil on canvas, 60 x 50 inches, Collection of Dimin, NY, NY.

Thursday Evening Calm Abiding Meditaion
2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Kagyu Sukha Choling, 109 Clear Creek Drive, Ashland, 97520
This meditation is common to many traditions of Buddhism. In this practice, we rest our attention on a simple meditative support, such as the breath. Instead of following thoughts and emotions as we usually do, we release them and maintain our connection to the support.
“From this practice, we can experience a stable and calm mind. We learn to maintain and return to a sense of stillness, no matter what our outer circumstances. The mind is relaxed, alert and aware. The results of this practice are serenity, freedom in the face of circumstances, and ultimately Buddhahood.”
From Meditation for Beginners, by Bokar Rinpoche.
To attend Calm Abiding Meditation via Zoom, email the office at OFFICE@KSCASHLAND.ORG to join the mailing list.

Spotlight on Tony Bennett Duets @ Camelot Theatre
2025-09-25 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-09-26 19:30 - 22:00 | Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Avenue, Talent, 97540
Experience the timeless magic of Tony Bennett’s music with our spectacular tribute event, Spotlight on Tony Bennett.
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the legendary solo artist and his iconic duets, brought to life by the incredible talent of Austin Kelly. Get ready to be swept away by the smooth melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and timeless classics that have captivated audiences for decades, including, “The Best is Yet to Come”, “I left My Heart in San Francisco”, “Because of You”, and “Smile”.
Immerse yourself in the soulful sounds that have defined generations. Don’t miss this opportunity to relive the essence of a true music legend. Join us for an evening filled with classics, harmony and the incomparable talent of Tony Bennett.

Genealogy Week: U.S. Census
2025-09-26 10:30 - 15:00 | Rogue Valley Genealogy Library, 3405 S. Pacific Hwy, Medford,OR, 97501
Another free class during RVGS Genealogy Week!
Every 10 years since 1790 census takers have collected information from U.S. residents. These records are now readily available online. Certified genealogist Barbara Northrop will help you understand what can be found in this gold mine of information. The morning class from 10:30-Noon will be followed by an optional help session from 1:00-3:00.
Live at the RVGS Library or via ZOOM.
Register at rvgslibrary.org>Classes and Events >Genealogy Week Registration

Strength and Balance for Active Agers
2025-09-27 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.

WAREHOUSE SALE
2025-09-27 09:00 - 2025-09-28 16:00 | 255 Helman St., 255 Helman St., Ashland, OR, United States
The HUB’s Annual Warehouse Sale is BACK!
📅 Sat, Sept 27 | 9AM–4PM
📅 Sun, Sept 28 | 9AM–12PM
Furniture, art, antiques, collectibles, linens, china & so much more! Come hunt for treasures, score amazing deals, and help us clean out the warehouse — all for a great cause! Mark your calendar, bring your friends and don’t miss this chance to shop big and give back!
Every purchase supports Southern Oregon Friends of Hospice and compassionate end-of-life care at Celia’s House.

Walk through Jacksonville History
2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Jacksonville
Jacksonville’s “Walk through History” tours are back!
At 10 a.m. every Saturday from May 24th through August 30th, Historic Jacksonville, Inc. will be offering one-hour guided walks through Jacksonville’s National Historic Landmark District, the first on the West Coast! Participants will take a stroll through history, visiting government and commercial buildings, fraternal lodges, and homes that capture the stories of the people who transformed a gold rush town into Southern Oregon’s 19th Century social, governmental, and commercial hub. They’ll learn how gambling money built a church; how the Civil War ended a successful mercantile partnership; how a saloon housed the county’s first museum; how fire reshaped the town; and how a railroad both destroyed the town and preserved it.
Walking tours leave from Jacksonville’s New City Hall (the historic “Courthouse Square”) at 206 North 5th Street between West C and D streets and cover about one mile with multiple stops. Tours are FREE but donations are encouraged! All monies go towards the preservation and maintenance of Jacksonville’s historic buildings.
For individuals who prefer not to “stretch their legs,” Historic Jacksonville’s website (https://www.historicjacksonville.org) offers numerous ways to explore Jacksonville virtually. These include multiple blogs about the town and its settlers along with three video tours that introduce viewers to Jacksonville’s Historic Landmark District, its Historic Homes, and its Pioneer Cemetery.
Historic Jacksonville, Inc. invites you to forget the “names, dates, places, and battles” version of history you may have been taught in school. HJI’s live and virtual tours are about “real history”—people and their stories. They are about life!
Additional information on “Walk through History” and other Historic Jacksonville, Inc. tours is available at 541-245-3650; info@historicjacksonville.org; and www.historicjacksonville.org.

Lithia Park Free Guided Walks
2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Lithia Park, Winburn Way, Ashland, OR, 97520
Beginning May 3, come experience the history, flora and fauna of Lithia park in a guided tour led by knowledgeable and passionate volunteers.
Walks run every Saturday morning at 10:00am, May through September. Walks last 90 minutes, are FREE of charge, and are open to locals and visitors alike. Please meet your guide at the front entrance of Lithia Park across from the Plaza.
This program has been running since 1989, and is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in Ashland’s crown jewel.
For more information please visit www.ashlandoregon.gov/lithiaguidedwalks.

Monthly Foster Dog Adoption Event
2025-09-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Rogue Valley Pet, 1205 Plaza Blvd, Central Point, 97502
Join the FOTAS Foster Team the last Saturday of every month for a Fantastic Foster Dog extravaganza!
Thanks to Rogue Valley Pet in Central Point, we are able to showcase our foster dogs the last Saturday of month, 10am-2pm.
It’s an open house where you can meet and greet with some very special dogs….all lovingly cared for by foster parents.
Visiting with the dogs and the foster team is a fantastic way find out all about the dogs before adoption. These dogs have received lots of love and attention and are now ready for their forever home. Dogs from other non-profit rescue groups will also be invited so you’ll be able to meet a great selection of super dogs.

Lithia Artisans Market
2025-09-27 10:00 - 17:00 | 20 Calle Guanajuato, 20 Calle Guanajuato, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
The Lithia Artisans Market is back for the 2025 season, held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from March 29 through September.
Catch us for a “soft” opening on Winburn Way across from the park entrance. We may have one or two booths near Mix Bakeshop next to the bridge.
Whether you join now or wait for warmer days, we’re excited to share another wonderful session with you. (We sometimes cancel due to inclement weather.)
Visit https://lithiaartisansmarket.com for more information.

Free Genealogy Class: Using the News to Discover Family Events
2025-09-27 10:30 - 15:00 | Rogue Valley Genealogy Library, 3405 S. Pacific Hwy, Medford,OR, 97501
Newspaper articles can provide a wealth of information to help round out your family history. Kim Thurman will offer guidance in how to find publications and news items that may include your ancestor.
Class is from 10:30 – Noon followed by an optional hands-on help session from 1:00-3:00. In person at the RVGS Library and Via ZOOM.
Register at rvgslibrary.org > Classes and Events >Genealogy Week Registration
All Classes during GENEALOGY WEEK are FREE to all.

Beekman Bank Museum tours
2025-09-27 11:00 - 15:00 | Beekman Bank Museum, 110 W. California St., Jacksonville, OR, United States
You are invited to “Step Behind the Counter” of the oldest financial institution in the Pacific Northwest—Jacksonville’s 1863 Beekman Bank Museum—when Historic Jacksonville, Inc. opens the museum for summer tours.
Established as a “gold dust” office in 1856, it was the first “bank” north of San Francisco.
Scheduled 2025 “banking hours” are 11am to 3 pm, Saturdays and Sundays, from May 24 through August 31. The Beekman Bank Museum is located at 110 W. California Street (the corner of California and North 3rd streets) in Jacksonville. Guests can interact with costumed docents sharing stories of late 19th Century banking practices, gold shipping, and handshake deals; step behind the counter and peer in drawers containing old checks, stage schedules, and paperwork; and enter the vault that stored millions in gold!
Visitors can spend as much or as little time as they like—although we suggest they allow at least 30 minutes. Tours are FREE, but donations are encouraged since all monies go towards the preservation and maintenance of this historic legacy!
The original bank was established in 1856 as a “gold dust” office. (If we’re factual, it was a safe.) Cornelius Beekman had come to Jacksonville in 1854 as an express rider between Yreka and Jacksonville carrying newspaper, mail, parcels, and gold over the Siskiyous. When his employer’s firm failed, he established Jacksonville’s Beekman’s Express and his gold dust office. In 1863 he became Jacksonville’s Wells Fargo agent and constructed the Beekman Bank.
During Jacksonville’s heyday as the governmental, commercial, and social hub of Southern Oregon in the late 1800s, the Beekman’s Bank saw over $40 million in gold cross its counters—equivalent to over $1 billion today! The current 1863 structure is the only commercial wooden building on California Streeet to survive Jacksonville’s many fires. It has been preserved intact as a museum since Cornelius Beekman, the wealthiest and most prominent of Jacksonville’s pioneers, locked the doors in 1915.
Additional information is available at 541-245-3650; info@historicjacksonville.org; and www.historicjacksonville.org/behind-the-counter/.

Central Point Woodcarvers
2025-09-27 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.

Fiber Arts Hour, 18+ YRS
2025-09-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Medford library, 205 S Central Ave, Medford, 97501
All skill levels are welcome to join us for this fiber arts crafting hour.
Bring your knitting, crocheting, or other fiber arts project for an hour of crafting camaraderie at the library. Supplies will also be provided for a simple knit or crochet craft for those looking to learn a new project. This group meets the fourth Saturday of the month.

Harvest Home Hoe Down
2025-09-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Phoenix Grange #779, 209 N. Main Street, Phoenix, OR, 97535, United States
Free community meal with dancing after. All are welcome!
Chili & cornbread @ 5:00.
Music and dancing at 6:30-8.
Kid friendly activities.
This is a free event at our own local Phoenix Grange #779
209 North Main St. Phoenix, Oregon
Saturday, September 27. Hope to see you there!

2025 KS Wild Annual Dinner
2025-09-27 17:00 - 21:00 | Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, 97520
We invite you to celebrate National Public Lands Day with your local public lands defense nonprofit organization for our 2025 Annual Dinner!
This is an event where generations of environmental advocates come together to share stories, see old friends, make new friends, and connect to this place we love—the Klamath-Siskiyou region.
We will kick off the evening at 5pm with a happy hour featuring live music by Shine On, an open bar with a great local drink selection, and an appetizer spread. You will be served a fantastic, locally-sourced four course meal prepared by Marion Heinz of Heart Full Catering and will have the opportunity to win BIG win our live auction. We will also be welcoming a special guest speaker onto the stage to share powerful and inspiring stories about local conservation successes.
This region offers so much to celebrate, and we have accomplished many conservation successes in the past year that we’re excited to share with you. We are also facing a challenging political climate for ongoing conservation efforts, so your attendance, and consequentially your support, will strengthen our work to keep our efforts strong for the next few years.
Tickets for this event are limited. We typically sell out of all available tickets for this event, so don’t wait to secure your spot at the conservation party of the year!
