Join JCLS and the Jackson County Master Gardeners to learn more about compost and how it benefits our soil! After a brief exploration of Soil Ecology, we will explore a variety of methods for returning nutrients and plant wastes back to the soil to benefit our plants, soil health, and ecosystem as a whole. Scott
Our personal, collective, and spiritual well-being depend on qualities of love, care, cooperation, and compassion. In this day of practice, we will explore meditations adapted from Tibetan Buddhism to learn how to 1) become familiar with the experience of compassion, and 2) more readily access compassion in our daily lives. Concepts from social psychology and
Blasting out of the Northwest, Electric Eel brings the psychedelic jam band experience to an all-new level with a twisty combination of lap steel, guitars, bass, and percussion. Churning out tightly crafted original music is what is behind the band. Digging down into the core of multiple genres of music, the band searches endlessly for
Join Lama Pema for a guided Calm Abiding Meditation, followed by a tea break and teaching. All are welcome. One Sunday each month, from 9:00 to 11:30 am. 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
Through personal stories of music and self-discovery, let’s explore how society's messages about creativity and talent can stifle our natural impulse for self-expression. Together we'll examine how reclaiming our creative voice—whether through music, art, or community-building—is not just an act of personal growth, but a sacred practice that connects us to our shared humanity. Lay
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
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
Eastern European folk dancing to live music! No experience necessary. No partners needed. Sundays at Bellview Grange. 1050 Tolman Creek Rd. Ashland, OR 97520
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 German Interest Group meets regularly on fourth Tuesdays. It is a hybrid meeting meeting, in person at the library and online using Zoom. The emphasis will be on tools and tips for finding and researching German ancestors and also for Germans trying to find relatives who emigrated. In some months, the first part of
Heal. Connect. Evolve. Join us for this 8-week course, where we will use ceremony, mindfulness, and mind-body somatic work to heal trauma, foster connection, and build inner resilience. What to expect: Spiritual Connection Ancestral Healing Emotional Insight Safe Community Space Deep Care for Heart and Soul As in all of Lexi's classes, many sessions will
(It’s free)
