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The OLLI Players are back and you won’t want to miss the fun. This fast-paced, lively musical, directed by Cheryl Goodman-Morris and written by Jack Seybold, will warm your heart and set your toes to tapping. The 90-minute show sets sail with intrepid OLLI cast members boarding the S.S. Socrates to take classes and broaden
$35 – $50
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.
$12
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
$20
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
$12
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The Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library will hold its annual Halloween party from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 1757 Ashland St., Ashland. There will be drinks, music, and door prizes. Costumes are optional. It will be the last chance to see the library's "Wild Blue Wonder" ET/UFO collectibles exhibit. Part of RVML’s October
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City of Ashland's monthly Historic Preservation Advisory Committee meeting. |
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KS Wild and Rogue Riverkeeper are hosting a screening of two environmental films in a new Fall Film Series, intended to inspire activism through film. The organizations will screen "Stewart Udall: The Politics of Beauty" at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at the Southern Oregon University Science Building, 1250 Ashland St., Ashland. This 78-minute film
$10
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The Jackson County Master Gardeners Association is proud to announce the Winter Dreams Summer Gardens 2023 event. There will be 14 speakers covering a variety of gardening-related topics. All presentations will be recorded and available for viewing until the end of December for all participants. CEH credits for landscaper recertification are available. Registration is $30.
$30
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The November First Friday Art Walk will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, in downtown Ashland. A diverse array of wonderful artwork will be on display. For a complete list of participating locations and a map, click here: www.ashlandgalleries.com/pages/first-friday-artwalk.
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The Tutunov Piano Series is pleased to welcome violinist Kinga Augustyn on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. She will perform in a combined concert with Dr. Alexander, piano, at the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. A livestream is available for this performance. Kinga Augustyn Polish-American Kinga Augustyn is a versatile New York
$30 – $35
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Sportsmen’s Den & The Fifth Season will host their annual Ski & Snowboard Swap from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, with two swap locations to serve you better. It's totally free to bring used gear to sell! Between October 28th- November 3rd, bring old/used ski & snowboard gear to either location for
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Rogue Community College and Southern Oregon University team up to promote creativity, collaboration and innovation in the Rogue Valley (again!) Student innovators at community colleges and universities in Southern Oregon will get together and design solutions to some of the region’s most pressing problems on Saturday, Nov. 4 at CraterWorks Makerspace in Central Point. Students
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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
$10 – $55
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Have you ever wondered what makes a Cheddar different from a Swiss? (Hint: it’s not just the holes.) Many cheeses we’re familiar with in the grocery store start with the same basic ingredients, so what about the cheesemaking process results in such a wide range of flavors, textures, and smells? Jackson County Library Services invites
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Anima Mundi Productions presents the reunion of the legendary Uptown String Quartet. As ambassadors of the African American musical tradition, the women of this revolutionary string quartet share a lifelong dedication to expanding the horizons of concert music. Praised by The Washington Post for their “delightfully eclectic” repertoire, the Uptown String Quartet have performed in
$25 – $39
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Uptown String Quartet, a classically trained string quartet, will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland. The event is produced by Ashland-based nonprofit Anima Mundi Productions.
$5 – $39
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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.
$12
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
$20
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
$12
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Join a group of voracious readers each month at the Ashland Library for a bring-your-own-book style book group. Share what you are reading and find your next great read.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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
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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
Free for vetarns; donations welcome
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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
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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
$10 – $55
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Three members of the congregation will share their personal spiritual journeys. "The journey of a thousand miles begins with the single step" -- Lao-tzu Attend in person or watch live or recorded on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@roguevalleyunitarianuniver8871
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Written in 2016 by Sarah DeLappe, The Wolves is directed by Domenique Lozano. The play runs November 11-19 (opening with a 2 p.m. matinee) with 8 performances. Limited seating is available, and this show will be SEATED ON the SOU Main Stage Theatre stage. Rated PG-13 for adult content, limited seating on the SOU Main
$25
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Is higher education in trouble? What are the functions and values of traditional higher education – colleges and universities — in an era with so many alternatives? How much should colleges cater to job requirements, the pursuit of bigger salaries, and garnering credentials? Should higher education aim to lead students toward the best in human
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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.
$12
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
$20
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
$12
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Barry Kraft explores the First Folio of William Shakespeare’s plays—the first collected edition published in 1623, 7½ years after Shakespeare’s death. Folio editions were large and expensive books that were seen as prestige items. Shakespeare had a hand in writing about 40 plays, 36 of which are contained in the First Folio. This talk is
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Humanity is in a crucial moment of transition. The climate crisis is real. Issues of renewable energy are among the things we need to consider for a sustainable future. What technological issues regarding our generation, distribution, storage, and conservation of electrical power must we prioritize at this moment? Technological pioneers Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla
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Ashland First Baptist Church will host a performance of the African Children's Choir at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the church, 2004 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. The event is free and open to the public.
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The world-renowned Takács Quartet is now entering its 48th season, which features performances at prestigious European and North American venues. In 2014 the Takács became the first string quartet to be awarded the Wigmore Hall Medal and be inducted into Gramophone’s Hall of Fame. “One of the world’s greatest string quartets” — The New York
$49 – $59
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KS Wild and Rogue Riverkeeper are hosting a screening of two environmental films in a new Fall Film Series, to inspire activism through film. The agencies will screen "Sisters In Arms at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Southern Oregon University Science Building, 1250 Ashland St., Ashland. This 70-minute film that depicts what it
$20
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A flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at First Presbyterian Church, 1615 Clark Ave., Ashland. Call Wellness 200, Inc. at 541-776-9167 for more information. Regular flu, senior citizen flu and COVID-19 (Moderna) vaccinations will be provided.
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In celebration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio, learn how to make a Commedia dell'arte mask. These masks depict the different characters of Commedia dell'arte, a comedic theatre style that originated in Italy in the 1530s and was popular across Europe during the Renaissance. We'll discuss the roles of each character and how
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A Hanukkah Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at Temple Emek Shalom, 1800 E. Main St., Ashland. There will be Hanukkah items and a bake sale, with 10 different vendors featuring jewelry, scarves, soaps, cards, art, embroidery, crochet products, as well as glass art and dried flowers from 
We are pleased to announce that we will be HALFWAY to 10,500 signatures to restructure the Jackson County Commission by party time! The ballot measures will 1) make the county commission position non-partisan, 2) increase the number of commissioners from three to five, and 3) redistribute the salaries across five. We hope you can join
$25.00
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"Canopy of Titans: The Life and Times of the Great North American Temperate Rainforest," by Paul Koberstein in conversation with Dr. Dominick A. DellaSala, chief scientist at Wild Heritage. Canopy of Titans examines the global importance of the Pacific Coastal Temperate Rainforest that stretches from Northern California to Alaska. It catalogs the threats to this
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The Schneider Museum of Art is excited to announce the return of FREE Family Day! Come to the museum for this fun event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. Participate in hands-on art activities inspired by the works on view. ACTIVITIES Come enjoy hands-on art activities inspired by Jason Stopa and Ivan
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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
$10 – $55
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The Southern Oregon Alliance of Braver Angels will hold a free “Families and Politics” workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, in Wesley Hall of Ashland First United Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland. The workshop is designed to ease holiday stress by helping family members with differing political views bridge the
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Recology will host three free community leaf collection events this autumn, with two in Ashland and one planned for Talent. Participants can drop off their leaves from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, and Sunday, Dec. 10, in the Ashland police parking lot, 1195 E. Main St., Ashland. Talent's event is set for
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What are the inspirations of Unitarian Universalism? Who are our heroes and saints? What are our formative stories? What do we bring with us from other traditions and how do we keep learning as we hold onto our collective identity? Direct experiences of transcending mystery and wonder are primary sources of Unitarian Universalist inspiration. These
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Written in 2016 by Sarah DeLappe, The Wolves is directed by Domenique Lozano. The play runs November 11-19 (opening with a 2 p.m. matinee) with 8 performances. Limited seating is available, and this show will be SEATED ON the SOU Main Stage Theatre stage. Rated PG-13 for adult content, limited seating on the SOU Main
$25
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3 events,
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.
$12
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
$20
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
$12
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Do you enjoy being around creative people but not so much the social aspects of a crafting group? Come down to the Gresham Room to work on your own latest creative endeavor, with no pressure to interact and be social. Don't have a project at this time? No problem! We will also have supplies and instructions available for
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Slowing down is worthwhile, possible, practical, and can be super challenging! Many of us dream of slowing down, but find it difficult to apply, especially during the holidays and with the pressures of modern-day life. In this interactive presentation, explore what intentionally slowing down could look like for you and five practices to take a
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The City of Ashland's monthly Housing and Human Services Committee meeting. |
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On the 24th day of every month since the Russian Invasion of Ukraine 15 months ago, Medford-based not-for-profit Ukraine Flags for Solidarity hosts a 1-hour online free conversation with Ukrainian software developer and co-founder of the Lviv headquartered company, Euristiq. Join us so that you can experience the enduring optimism of our friends in Ukraine
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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
$10 – $55
Have you ever wanted to sing for fun? Have you ever wanted to discover your singing voice? Rehearse with us for Rogue World Wassailing this Dec. 1 and 16! Rehearsals are held 2 to 4 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 28 to Nov. 25, at Aryze Hot Yoga Studio, 330 Oak St., Ashland. Ruth Hoffecker, of Ashland
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To be grounded and rooted in something more than our own worldview, beliefs, and opinions is vital to our movement. We are not an aggregate of individuals but something more: a community that transcends both time and the myth of individualism by keeping us connected to those who have come before and those that yet
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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.
$12
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
$20
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
$12
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Qi-GYM (Gi~Gong with Brain Gym movements and other gems) is a gentle and profound way to increase body strength, creating a coherent mind and offering tools during the movement class to maintain a relaxed, positive attitude in daily life. It is held most Tuesdays at Jackson Wellsprings. Open to all and beginners welcome. Cost is
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Staging Shakespeare has evolved over time. From minimal props and costume pieces to extravagant visual feasts, the way we approach designing Shakespeare’s plays says as much about the present as it might the past. As we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the First Folio, we reflect on approaches to staging Shakespeare’s plays and consider how
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Join shamanic healing practitioner Ernie Flores in an exploration to discover modern tools for our health from the ancient art of shamanic healing. Learn about the mystical “shamanic journey” and how it works. Learn the benefits of meeting and engaging with your animal spirit guide. We will discuss how trauma can be healed through “soul
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Ashland.news Executive Editor Bert Etling will be available to discuss all things Ashland.news: comments, questions, suggestions welcome. Etling will also talk briefly about the importance of local news and the plan to make Ashland.news a sustainable, community-supported news resource.
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The International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People will be observed 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the Ashland Plaza. Attendees will gather in the Plaza and craft a culturally inclusive and collaborative event in solidarity through live music, dance, prayer, song, and speech. Let us lend our hearts, hands, ears, and voices
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Celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare's First Folio with a concert of music from Shakespeare's time. Rebecca Bittner and Pat O'Scannell of the local Renaissance and Medieval Music nonprofit Musica Matrix will play duets from Thomas Morley's "Ayres or Little Short Songs" on recorder and viola da gamba.
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The SOU Percussion Ensembles will perform their fall concert "Stay On It" on Thursday, Nov. 30 at the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, directed by Dr. Terry Longshore. The program will feature the SOU Percussion Ensemble and Left Edge Percussion, with music by Henry Cowell, Peter Garland, Yaz Lancaster, Emmanuel Séjourné, and “Stay On
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The Jacksonville Garden Club is offering beautiful wreaths, table arrangements, swags, holiday decorations, and cards at its Holiday Greens Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in the alcove next to the Jacksonville Post Office, near the intersection of Oregon and California Streets in downtown Jacksonville. Sweet treats made by Club members
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SOU Chemistry Club will perform exciting and awe-inspiring chemical reactions in the SOU Science Auditorium, Room 151. This event is free and open to the public and suitable for all ages.
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The Ashland Gallery Association will hold the December First Friday Art Walk from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in downtown Ashland. A diverse array of wonderful artwork will be on display, created by AGA artists. From eclectic visual delights to interesting conversations, intimate music, and tasty treats, the experience will continue to grow
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Ashland Scout Troops No. 112 and 8112 will hold their 65th annual Christmas tree sale from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Elks Lodge parking lot, at the corner of Lithia Way and First Street, Ashland, according to a news release. Farmed
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We will meet at 9 a.m. at the Rite Aid in Ashland and make our way into the Monument from there. Carpooling is optional. On this hike, we'll talk about and discover as many native conifers and shrubs as we can find. We'll discuss how to identify them, how to differentiate similar species, where to
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Recology will host three free community leaf collection events this autumn, with two in Ashland and one planned for Talent. Participants can drop off their leaves from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, and Sunday, Dec. 10, in the Ashland police parking lot, 1195 E. Main St., Ashland. Talent's event is set for
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Ashland Scout Troops No. 112 and 8112 will hold their 65th annual Christmas tree sale from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Elks Lodge parking lot, at the corner of Lithia Way and First Street, Ashland, according to a news release. Farmed
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Our shared value of Generosity is described in UUA's Article 2 as something we cultivate through gratitude and hope. Rev. Sean will consider these things and how they connect with interdependence, sharing, and caring for each other. "No single act of generosity remains in isolation. The ripples are many." - Sarah Winman Attend in person
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Janus Jazz Quartet will perform on Sunday, Dec. 3 (with a guest appearance by singer Christine Williams). Steve Davidson (saxophone), Thor Polson (piano), Dave Miller (bass), and Theresa McCoy (drums) will perform originals and jazz masterpieces that don’t normally receive the attention that they so richly deserve. The concert will take place at 4 p.m.
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(It’s free)
