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

Following on September's successful Rally for Climate and Clean Air, the Rogue Climate Action Team is hosting a workshop in advance of the City of Ashland's public engagement sessions on an emissions standard for new homes in Ashland, to be held later in October. We'll be providing updates on the ordinance, help one another prepare

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.

Join local experts for a discussion of the future of public schools in Ashland. What does it mean for our community that we have fewer kindergarteners than high school seniors? Where do charter and alternative schools fit in? Erika Bare, Assistant Superintendent for the Ashland School District, has been a proud educator for more than

Public education is the bedrock of American democracy and essential for an informed citizenry. But what does it mean when Ashland now has fewer kindergartners than high schoolers – and where do charter/alternative schools fit in? “The Future of Ashland Schools” is a free public discussion planned for 4 to 5:30 Tuesday, Oct. 3, in

City of Ashland's monthly Historic Preservation Advisory Committee meeting.

Come to the Schneider Museum of Art from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, for the opening of the new exhibition featuring contemporary abstract art, entitled, "Intuitive Nature: Geometric Roots & Organic Foundations," curated by SMA Executive Director Scott Malbaurn. This exhibition will feature work by artists Iván Carmona, Heather Day, Anna Fidler, Andrew

KS Wild and Rogue Riverkeeper invite you to join us for First Friday for ‘A Series of Wolves’ by Eva Thiemann for our October First Friday. The event will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at 562 "A" St., Ashland. Wine and refreshments are provided. Artist Biography: Eva Thiemann is a local

Attendees of Ashland's Oct. 6 First Friday Art Walk can check out eight bands at five outdoor concert sites in the city's Railroad District. The Gather 'Round the Railroad District event runs 5 to 7 p.m. It's free, but donations will be accepted as part of the Rogue World Music's annual fundraising campaign. Concert locations

Ashland's First Friday Art Walk event will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, in downtown Ashland. Attendees can look forward to "an eclectic mix of visual delights, interesting conversations, intimate music, and tasty treats," according to the event website. "The collage of image and experience grows as you stroll through the galleries

Experience an unusual exhibition of 1000 pieces of ET/UFO art and collectibles. Opens at 5 p.m. on First Friday, Oct. 6, with wine & hors d’oeuvres reception. Runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, through Oct. 31. Free admission. PLUS: See RVML’s extensive ET/UFO Book and DVD research archive. RVML’s ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY: “From

Are you and your loved ones ready for the next natural disaster? Get prepared with a free training opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills that have been proven effective in all kinds of disasters. Sign up for CERT Basic Training this October and join Ashland’s Community Emergency Response Team. CERT Basic Training is taught

The Tutunov Piano Series is pleased to welcome pianist Sergei Babayan for a performance at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall. THERE WILL BE NO LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE AT THE ARTIST'S REQUEST. PROGRAM: Ballade No. 2 in B minor by Franz Liszt Fanasia in memory of

Are you and your loved ones ready for the next natural disaster? Get prepared with a free training opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills that have been proven effective in all kinds of disasters. Sign up for CERT Basic Training this October and join Ashland’s Community Emergency Response Team. CERT Basic Training is taught

The 2023 Talent Harvest Festival will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, in downtown Talent, according to a news release. The event will feature "a colorful array of vendors, artisans, growers, and crafters," the release said. "Get ready for an abundance of family-friendly activities, community arts, exceptional live music on multiple

Talent Maker City will kick off construction of its new regional hub for science, technology, engineering, art, and math education at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at 100 W. Valley View Road. The event will take place during the Talent Harvest Festival. "The nonprofit has outgrown its current space and is struggling to keep up

Although maybe not as exciting as having an actual “time machine,” Klamath Bird Observatory board member Jeff LaLande (archaeologist and historian) will again offer a “Walk Into Ashland’s Past.” It was more than a year ago that Jeff first offered this event. It proved to be very popular. You will walk through the site of

An Ashland Pride parade event will start at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, with the parade starting at the intersection of Main and Union streets in Ashland. Following the parade, Pride Island will be held noon to 3 p.m. at the Lithia Park Bandshell. There will be drag, a DJ, vendors, and food trucks. Visit

SO Pride will hosts its annual pride parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, in downtown Ashland. Following the parade, there will numerous vendors and food trucks available in Lithia Park for attendees. There will also be entertainment at the bandshell, including drag, DJ performances, dancing, Ariel performances, and a special performance from the cast

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

SO Pride's Drag It OUT event will start at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, with several events planned. There will be brunch at the Brickroom, 35 N. Main St., starting at 9 a.m. Food and wine will follow at 11 a.m. at the Paschal Winery in Talent, with the Drag and Boots event scheduled from

The Jefferson Baroque Orchestra will present its fall season concert “Baroque Brilliance: The Corelli Club.” The program will include Muffat’s Sonata #5, Handel’s Chaconne in G Major for harpsichord, and three works by Corelli, including the ever-popular Concerto Grosso in D Major.

“Now I am become death, the destroyer of worlds”, quoted Robert Oppenheimer years after leading development of the atomic bomb. Will someone in the future say the same thing about genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, geoengineering, or some other 21st-century technology? In the mid-20th century, invention, development and use of nuclear weapons reminded the world of

Willi Carlisle is a poet and a folk singer for the people, but his extraordinary gift for turning a phrase isn't about high falutin' pontificatin'; it's about looking out for one another and connecting through our shared human condition. Born and raised on the Midwestern plains, Carlisle is a product of the punk to folk