Join us for Calm Abiding Meditation followed by a talk by the lamas and gathering. All are welcome! Calm Abiding 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
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
The Friends of Hannon Library will host the 29th William Stafford Poetry Celebration at Southern Oregon University’s Hannon Library, Meese Room from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11. Poet Joan Peterson will be the special guest poet. Featured poets will be Barret O’Brien, Steve Dieffenbacher, Alma Rosa Alvarez, and Dave Moodie. In-person audience members
Southern Oregon University’s Schneider Museum of Art (SMA) reopens at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, with a new exhibition, “What’s at Stake." Curated by Catharine Clark, owner and founding director of Catharine Clark Gallery in San Francisco, this exhibition will feature artists Zeina Barakeh, Al Farrow, and Masami Teraoka. This compelling exhibition explores the
The Ashland emergency severe weather shelter at 2200 Ashland St. will open at 5 p.m. The doors close and lights go out by 10 p.m. The shelter closes at 9 a.m. the next morning. This is a low barrier, no frill, overnight shelter for anyone needing to get out of the cold. The shelter is
Singer/Songwriters Denise Deneaux and Shawn Skylark will be performing original music and thrilling cover tunes while you enjoy delicious food and beverages at La Baguette Music Café. Children are very welcome. Be prepared for songs in Spanish, some French and at least one sea shanty.
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
The Ashland emergency severe weather shelter at 2200 Ashland St. will open at 5 p.m. The doors close and lights go out by 10 p.m. The shelter closes at 9 a.m. the next morning. This is a low barrier, no frill, overnight shelter for anyone needing to get out of the cold. The shelter is
Unitarian Universalists have a legacy of “deeds not creeds.” Our work for a better world calls us to unexpected places as we harness love’s power to stop oppression. From grassroots community organizing to interfaith state, national, and corporate advocacy; in protest marches, prayer vigils, and press conferences; in homeless shelters and in prisons, Unitarian Universalists
Most of us use our beliefs as proxies for truth, but we don't often consider the potential for those beliefs to take us down a 'bad path.' A vivid example of someone who discovered the bad path she was following is Megan Phelps-Roper, who went from being a purveyor of hatred as a spokesperson for
The Ashland emergency severe weather shelter at 2200 Ashland St. will open at 5 p.m. The doors close and lights go out by 10 p.m. The shelter closes at 9 a.m. the next morning. This is a low barrier, no frill, overnight shelter for anyone needing to get out of the cold. The shelter is
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.
(It’s free)
