Celebrate William Shakespeare's 460th birthday at the Ashland Library! This free, all-ages event will include crafts, live Renaissance music from Musica Matrix, a talk on Designing Shakespeare from OSF staff, a Shakespeare Open Mic, mask making and improv for kids, a prize drawing, and of course, cake! Schedule of events: 12pm-12:45pm: Renaissance Music Concert with
In our society, which is currently deeply polarized on political (and other) grounds, the barriers to discussion and conversation across our ideological divide can feel impossibly high. Is this sort of talk worth pursuing? How much effort should we invest in overcoming these barriers? If meaningful interactions can take place, what would they be like?
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
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
Celebrate Earth Day at KS Wild's new office in the railroad district in Ashland, Oregon! Our team is organizing an open house to raise awareness about local environmental issues and how we can make a difference. The event will take place on April 22nd, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at our KS Wild office
Moving toward 100% electric improves indoor air quality, reduces your impact on the climate, and can reduce your utility bills. ACC will answer your questions on how to reduce the use of this “natural” gas in an info session at the AFC Classroom on Pioneer Street.
Weekly: A weekly Men's Circle Fire Ceremony on Monday nights from 6:30-8:30 pm around the fire at the Island Fire Pit in scenic Lithia Park in Ashland, Oregon. What could be more natural than gathering around the fire and talking about the challenges of being a man and/or assuming masculine roles in our current culture?
“Ashland is a threshold.” – Grandma Aggie The historic settlement of the Rogue Valley in Oregon brought genocide, but Native elder Agnes Baker Pilgrim offered a way towards healing for everyone. Despite her recent passing, it may not be too late to recognize the importance of the Rogue Valley as a sacred landscape for healing.
By exposing the religious mythology and cultural programming around sexuality, Rev. Steph will laying bare the naked truth about God, sex, sin, and shame. In her humorous, light-hearted style, she will be answering questions such as: -Were Adam and Eve the perpetrators of Original Sin? -Was Mary, mother of Jesus, really a virgin? -Was Mary
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.
In April 2024, OLLI will hold a course dedicated to learning more about teaching at OLLI. Participants do not need to be a member of OLLI to participate in the course. The course is not required in order to teach at OLLI, but it will provide a lot of information that will be helpful in
(It’s free)
