Join a local expert for a discussion of the criminal justice system and how it has changed in Oregon for the 21st Century. What do average citizens need to know and understand? Lorenzo Mejia is a retired judge for the Jackson County Circuit Court. Judge Mejia moved to Jackson County in 1988 to take a
Not every Oregonian has regular interaction with the criminal justice system, but all people need to understand the basics of how it works and how they could be affected. “The 21st Century Evolution of Criminal Justice in Oregon” is a free public discussion held 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, in the Gresham Room
The Siskiyou Saxophone Orchestra presents their Fall concert that includes the World Premiere of Robert Gross' Fall Fantasy composition at the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall. Directed by Dr. Rhett Bender. PROGRAM Procession of the Nobles by Nikolai Rimsky Korsakov Fall Fantasy (2022) (World Premiere) by Robert Gross Petite Symphonie by Charles Gounod El
Crisp guitar, fiddle, and percussion lead the charge alongside Leah Song and Chloe Smith’s gorgeous harmonies. The way that they all converge into a charged, uplifting final chorus is enough to inspire.
Most people think a building has to be perfectly restored to garner listing in the National Register of Historic Places, but the Malmgren Garage, one of the oldest concrete buildings in Talent, and the only structure on its block to survive the Almeda Fire, was considered eligible for listing in the register even through the
New to the KS Wild scene? Join us for a meet-and-greet happy hour to hang out with some of our staffers while learning more about our mission and how we accomplish it. We’ll offer a short, casual conversation about our projects, our current campaigns, and ways you could get involved if you felt inspired! The
Writer and librarian Thomas A. Dodson will read from his short story collection, "No Use Pretending," at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at Southern Oregon University's Hannon Library, in the Meese Room, No. 305. Dodson's work has appeared in The Missouri Review, Gulf Coast, The Cincinnati Review, and elsewhere, and "No Use Pretending" was selected
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
Join the dynamic and knowledgeable Rich Fairbanks as he shares the history and ecology of fire in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. He will discuss both modern and indigenous management practices, informed by his own personal experience and consultation from indigenous people who gave him permission to share. He also will take us on an historic
"The Ghost Forest" provides the entire history of redwood logging and protection efforts, from the mid-19th century to the beginning of the 21st century. I tell this story as a journalist and historian, but also as an activist: In 1986 I quit my reporter’s job to spearhead the fight to save the last islands of
Please join us for breakfast on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at the Ashland Elks Lodge. Veterans breakfasts are free. Donations are welcome from non-veterans. We’ll start serving at 7 a.m. and stop at either 11:30 a.m., or if we run out of food earlier. Elks Lodge 944 is at 255 Main St., Ashland. Scouts from
We will meet at 10 a.m. at the Rite Aid in Ashland and make our way into the Monument from there. Carpooling is optional. The hike will be on the Green Springs Mountain Loop Trail, which is fairly flat and covers 2.2 miles at 4,200' elevation. Join the dynamic and knowledgeable Rich Fairbanks as he
(It’s free)
