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

Author Heather Ames discusses her Ghost Shop mystery series, set in Salem and the Willamette Valley, from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Ames will have copies of the first two books in the series available for purchase ("Tapped By Fate" and "Tread Softly") plus "Indelible,"

Heather Ames will give an author talk from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Heather will talk about the joys and tribulations of her publishing journey, finding the silver lining that became self-publishing, and how taking charge of her own future in the publishing industry has

Ashland residents who have ever wanted to meet their city manager and various city council members will soon be able to do so over a cup of coffee. The first informal “Coffee & Conversations” event will be held 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, at Pony Espresso, 175 Lithia Way, Ashland, according to a

The residue from the years of lockdown and crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic is apparent to everyone. Many friends and families have been torn apart. Trust in corporations and the government has declined. The New Normal seems extremely polarized, alienated and even crazy. Where do we look to find honest connection, clarity and support? Our

Ashland.news will have a coffee hour from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, at Bloomsbury Blends, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. You're invited to meet the team and see what's going on at your Ashland news source. See you there!

Art by Dave Leibowitz and Amy Baumgart will be on display for the public at Ashland Artworks, 291 Oak St., Ashland, through the weekend. The artists' selected pieces will be available to view from 10 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, followed by additional showings from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, Friday,

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality will host a meeting to discuss an Ashland Railyard cleanup at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the Ashland Library's Gresham Room, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. The railyard, owned by Union Pacific, "has contracted with DEQ to strategize cleanup for the 20-acre parcel," according to a news release. The

Join us for this extraordinary final family-friendly bird banding outing of the year! This fundraiser for our renowned banding program includes an opportunity to meet and chat with Klamath Bird Observatory’s new Banding Program Manager, Lucinda Zawadski, PhD., Martín López Aguilar from Mexico, and the KBO interns. You will learn about the importance and unique

Art by Dave Leibowitz and Amy Baumgart will be on display for the public at Ashland Artworks, 291 Oak St., Ashland, through the weekend. The artists' selected pieces will be available to view from 10 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, followed by additional showings from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, Friday,

Make a festive seasonal door-hanger with ribbons and pinecones. This door hanger is a swag rather than a wreath and is easy to customize with your favorite colors of autumn.

The City of Ashland's monthly Housing and Human Services Committee meeting.

Barry Kraft will read poems by Charlotte Mew and Louis MacNeice from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Poetry happens, and keeps on happening. It accumulates. Poets who are published, say, during the 1970s in collections bearing titles such as "Today's Poetry," soon find themselves no

Art by Dave Leibowitz and Amy Baumgart will be on display for the public at Ashland Artworks, 291 Oak St., Ashland, through the weekend. The artists' selected pieces will be available to view from 10 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, followed by additional showings from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, Friday,

Praised by The Washington Post for “astounding” and “captivating” performances, the Aizuri Quartet was awarded the Grand Prize at the 2018 M-Prize Chamber Arts Competition, along with top prizes at the 2017 Osaka International Chamber Music Competition in Japan and the 2015 Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition in London. Formed in 2012, the Aizuri

Save the dates, and join us for the annual warehouse sale.

The Rogue Valley Veterun, a family 5K race benefitting local and national charities that support veterans, will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Bear Creek Park, 530 Highland Drive, Medford. Visit roguevalleyveterun.org for more information or to register.

The 30th annual Greater Medford Multicultural Fair will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Pear Blossom Park, 312 E. Fourth St., Medford. The event is free and open to the public. There will be food vendors, activities for children, and booths from multiple community groups. Performances will include Kelly Jazz

Art by Dave Leibowitz and Amy Baumgart will be on display for the public at Ashland Artworks, 291 Oak St., Ashland, through the weekend. The artists' selected pieces will be available to view from 10 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, followed by additional showings from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, Friday,

Singer/songwriter Denise Deneaux will perform from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at La Baguette Music Cafe, 340 "A" St., Ashland. Guest artist Shawn Skylark will also perform.

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

With their comedic brotherly banter, impeccable harmonic expression, and widely varying influences, a Brothers Reed performance will have you reflecting on lost lives and lovers, laughing hysterically and leaving completely entertained. The duo incorporates harmonica and percussion into their live performances, soothing your soul with songs that are familiar yet original. Whether they are finger

Save the dates, and join us for the annual warehouse sale.

With five native plant growers there will be plenty of native plants for everyone and for every growing condition! Those growers include Klamath Siskiyou Native Seeds, Cornucopia Acres, Klamath Native Plant Nursery, and White Oak Farm, plus Pollinator Project Rogue Valley! See below for descriptions of each of the vendors. The preliminary lists of plants

Art by Dave Leibowitz and Amy Baumgart will be on display for the public at Ashland Artworks, 291 Oak St., Ashland, through the weekend. The artists' selected pieces will be available to view from 10 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, followed by additional showings from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, Friday,

Unitarian Universalism is known for and founded on freedom of belief. But what does that mean? How do we stay faithful to our individual beliefs while creating real community? Attend in person or watch live or recorded on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@roguevalleyunitarianuniver8871

Join us for a talk from Lucretia Weems, author of "This Wild Life: Heroines in the History of Botany, 1650-1850." These are the forgotten stories of a remarkable group of European women. They made tremendous contributions to the world of plants and plant exploration, overcoming the gender bias and marginalization of their time. Some traveled