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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
$6 – $77
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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
$10 – $15
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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.
$25
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4 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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3 events,
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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The Four Directional Model of Energy Management was originally called The Four Directional Model of Maintaining Energetic Health; I also call it “The Energy of Being.” It was created as a response to my acupuncture practice. I wanted to give my clients a simple system that they could use to clear themselves energetically and uphold
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"Country Western Side Story," set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 at the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, will feature SOU students performing a few country music selections followed by selections from "West Side Story." A special number will be performed by Craig Wright, all in celebration of the retirements of Dr. Susan Walsh,
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City of Ashland's monthly Historic Preservation Advisory Committee meeting.
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Join Peter Finkle of Walk Ashland History Tours for little-known stories (until now) to help expand our appreciation of the Butler-Perozzi Fountain. We will time-travel from the 1400s to the 1600s, then to the late 1800s and early 1900s. The fountain’s tale touches European royalty, 500-year-old vineyards, and an early 1900s Ashland creamery. Current restoration
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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
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The Chabad Jewish Center of Southern Oregon will light a 10-foot public Hanukkah menorah at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, on the Ashland Plaza. The event will feature a chocolate coin drop, music, latkes, and donuts. There will also be a Hanukkah gift shop with menorahs and candles for sale. The public event is being |
4 events,
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
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Join us for a weekend of Dharma talks and guided practice exploring the "Seven Point Cause-Effect Method," a time-honored, organic process for nurturing bodhicitta, the Brave Heart of Awakening. The Method is this: • Opening to kinship • Honoring kindness • Returning gratitude • Touching into affection • Kindling compassion • Exceptional resolve • Brave
$130
Join Siskiyou Singers for the holidays as we explore the origins of the music we’ve come to love during this special time of year, along with contemporary interpretations of many other seasonal favorites. Performances of “Ancient Melodies” will be at SOU’s Music Recital Hall in Ashland on Friday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday
$25.00
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A friendly reminder - our next food pick up is this Saturday. Food Donors, please remember to leave out your Green Bags for your Neighborhood Coordinators. On the second Saturday of every even-numbered month, our Neighborhood Coordinators pick up bags of healthy, nonperishable food that neighbors have left outside their front doors. They leave empty
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Join us for a weekend of Dharma talks and guided practice exploring the "Seven Point Cause-Effect Method," a time-honored, organic process for nurturing bodhicitta, the Brave Heart of Awakening. The Method is this: • Opening to kinship • Honoring kindness • Returning gratitude • Touching into affection • Kindling compassion • Exceptional resolve • Brave
$130
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Join us from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 87 4th St., in Ashland. We provide craft materials and instruction, and you make your own gift-worthy masterpieces. Zero crafting skill and very little dough are needed to make simple gifts like holiday centerpieces and candles, fabulous jewelry,
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8 events,
Join us for a weekend of Dharma talks and guided practice exploring the "Seven Point Cause-Effect Method," a time-honored, organic process for nurturing bodhicitta, the Brave Heart of Awakening. The Method is this: • Opening to kinship • Honoring kindness • Returning gratitude • Touching into affection • Kindling compassion • Exceptional resolve • Brave
$130
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As the parody says: "God Rest ye, Unitarians, let nothing you dismay; Remember there's no evidence there was a Christmas Day." Join Music Director Julie Crooks and the RVUUF Choir to investigate just a bit the songs and symbols we so often connect to Christmas and their actual original origins. You'll hear some favorite tunes
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This is a call to bring your family! Bring your friends! Bring your spark! And bring your Bike/ eBike! Commence the Winter Blues Cruise! It’s that time of year where everything gets dark early, and it can be a little harder to stay motivated to ride. What better way than to get out with other
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4 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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2 events,
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There will be a public menorah lighting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Riverside Park's Waterfront Pavilion in Grants Pass. The lighting will commemorate the sixth night of Chanukah, and will feature local dignitaries, music, latkes and donuts for sale, a gift shop, and more. Security will be present. Visit chabadofashland.org/Chanukah2023 for more information.
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Is “evil” winning the battle? Is unfathomable corruption here to stay? Or is “the arc of the moral universe” bending toward justice? We are entering an era marked by economic collapse, genocidal wars, climate catastrophe, and planned epidemics. What sort of God, if there is one, allows such extremes of tragic suffering and cataclysmic destruction?
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Clarence Meeker was a Medford product through and through. Coming to Southern Oregon in the 1890s at the age of 12, he graduated from the city’s first high school and became a prominent downtown merchant. A natural leader and civic booster, he also served two terms as a city councilman, and as Medford’s wartime mayor.
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The Sculpture/4D Collective is an ever rotating group of artists focused around the Southern Oregon University Sculpture Program in the DeBoer Sculpture Building. We are interested in making experimental artworks that take up physical and/or time-based space. Overall, these student artists have been encouraged to joyfully hone technical and aesthetic skills to communicate big ideas
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There will be a Hanukkah party at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at Chabad, 1474 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. The event will feature games, music, and the lighting of the menorah. Authentic New York pastrami and corn beef sandwiches will be served with latkes, donuts, Matzah Ball Soup, and kugel. Advance registration is required. Security will
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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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Unity Community of Ashland is offering a joyful Christmas Caroling Sing-Along to the Ashland community at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Havurah, 185 N. Mountain Ave. Join us as we “sing in the season” with a festive evening of song and music. Add your voice to all your holiday favorites and experience this
$5 – $25
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Experimental singer-songwriter Ora Cogan will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at Elder Apothecary, 5 N. Main St., Ashland. Cogan's music offerings are described as "smoky psychedelic gothic country, post-punk, groove, psych rock & traditional balladry." Tickets cost $15 per person. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Visit https://elderapothecary.love/products/untitled-aug24_18-05 for more information.
$15
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Embark on a winter adventure! Join BLM interpretive rangers on a snowshoe hike through the enchanting old-growth conifer forest at Hyatt Lake Recreation Area. Suitable for ages 12 and up, these Saturday excursions offer a unique opportunity to explore the biodiversity of a stunning winter landscape. Rangers will interpret winter adaptations of plants and animals,
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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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Bring your kids down to the Ashland Elks Lodge to meet Santa and have some FUN! Dec. 16, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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At Hanukkah, the menorah holds nine candles. But there are only eight nights. The ninth candle is the shamash and is the candle used to light the others. We will explore stories and lessons of the shamash candle and what it might teach us. "The Shamash lights the other candles. Be the Shamash." - Rabbi
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The Ashland Christmas Bird Count will take place on Sunday, Dec. 17. The count circle is centered at the northwest corner of Emigrant Lake, including both the northeastern slopes of Mount Ashland and the western slopes of the Cascades (as far east as Little Hyatt Lake).
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The Annual Abundance Swap will be held 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, at the Old Historic Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland. Event organizers created the Abundance Swap in 2001 as "an alternative to the consumption frenzy that leads up to Christmas," according to a news release. More information is available at https://abundanceswap.org/. Attendees |
5 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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A service for those who struggle during the holidays will be held 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19.
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Are you ready to expand into your next level of consciousness? In his book “A New Earth, Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose” world acclaimed spiritualist Eckhart Tolle takes us beyond our physical forms to show that we can create a new, more loving world. This involves a radical inner leap of consciousness, from identification with
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Take some time out of your Thursday to listen to music in the library. Once a month, musicians from Rogue Valley Symphony will fill the main floor of the library with music. Enjoy it in passing or sit for a while and listen. This series is presented in partnership with Rogue Valley Symphony.
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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
Free
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3 events,
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
Free
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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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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This will be a short, quiet contemplative service for those who need a little stillness amid the holiday rush of activity. We will make space for both the celebration and the pain that may come with the season. (There will be a longer, more traditional Christmas Eve service at 4 p.m.) A Holiday Prayer: "May
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In this traditional Christmas Eve service, we will consider the story of the gift of Love that comes in the form of a baby — a refugee, born under both a bright star and the shadow of poverty, rumor, and oppression. We will consider the love of Mary and Joseph for both their child and
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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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ScienceWorks hosts December's Ashland.news Happy Hour. The family-friendly community event will include a number of the museum's community partners providing festive programming. A local holiday film will be shown in the Science Cinema courtesy of AIFF. The new short film by local filmmaker Laney D'Aquino is a Christmas story called "Joy to the World." While
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The City of Ashland's monthly Housing and Human Services Committee meeting.
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Embark on the "Letting Go & Moving On" 9D Somatic breathwork journey. An experience meticulously designed to liberate you from the confines of self imposed prison of stagnation and stuckness. Untangle the past and shed the burdens that have stalled your progress, paving the way for a future filled with promise and new beginnings. Essential |
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Ashland’s Sacred Walk to 2024 Walking a Sacred Path: Explorations Into Peace Wesley Hall on the campus of Ashland First United Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland, OR Sunday, December 31, 2023, 3:30 PM - 1:00 AM; Monday January 1, 2024, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM For information contact: Elizabeth Austin Phone: 541-601-8435 Email:
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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 Medford Christmas Bird Count takes place Saturday, Dec. 30. This count encompasses Medford, Central Point, White City and Eagle Point. Birding hotspots such as Whetstone Savanna Preserve, Table Rocks, Agate Lake, Denman Wildlife Area, Prescott Park, and the Bear Creek Greenway area are all included in this section! The area for the Medford count
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Ashland's 25th Community Labyrinth Walk to New Year runs from 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, to 1 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1, then runs again from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 1, at Wesley Hall in Ashland First United Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland. Everyone is welcome to attend the free event. "This
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Ashland’s Sacred Walk to 2024 Walking a Sacred Path: Explorations Into Peace Wesley Hall on the campus of Ashland First United Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland, OR Sunday, December 31, 2023, 3:30 PM - 1:00 AM; Monday January 1, 2024, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM For information contact: Elizabeth Austin Phone: 541-601-8435 Email:
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What seeds are you planting for the new year? How are you weaving your magic into your relationships with others? How can we center beauty and goodness and love in all that's ahead? These questions are at the heart of this worship featuring a sermon by UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt, with other elements
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