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

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

Avoid time-consuming and costly mistakes by learning from someone who has "been there, done that." SCORE business counselors are available once a month from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, for free and confidential one-on-one small business counseling. Individuals who operate or wish to start small businesses can

Based on her personal experiences of meeting ETs in South Africa, as well as other beings who had unique contact with ETs, New Thought minister and author, Rev. Steph, shares about how ETs fit into her particular spiritual philosophy. She will be sharing about how these meetings with ETs came about and what she learned

The City of Ashland will hold an open house for its new emergency homeless shelter at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 2200 Ashland St., Ashland. The Ashland City Council approved the property's purchase at an Aug. 15 meeting. Those attending the open house will be able to tour the site, receive an operational orientation

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.

Join us for the annual Album Release party and outdoor concert featuring MUSIX, Southern Oregon University’s premiere house band. Directed by Dr. Derek Keller. Students in SOU's Music Industry and Production program and MUSIX ensemble (both music majors and non-majors) write, perform, and record their own work for the band. Packed with songs that fist

Join us for Calm Abiding Meditation followed by a talk by the lamas and gathering. All are welcome! Calm Abiding meditation is common to many traditions of Buddhism. In this practice, we rest our attention on a simple meditative support, such as the breath. Instead of following thoughts and emotions as we usually do, we

ASHLAND By Isabel Estelle Directed by Caroline Shaffer After a young woman is unexpectedly diagnosed with a terminal illness and chooses to pursue Death with Dignity, she and her new partner must navigate the beginning and end of their relationship simultaneously. Featuring an amazing cast that includes Rachel Lindsey Routh, Jaz Hall, Kate Hurster*, Devin

The Friends of the Ashland Public Library will feature mysteries – from cozies to thrillers – on their used-book sales tables during the Ashland Mystery Festival, October 20 - 22, during library hours. Only $1 for each item. Proceeds go to support library programs for children, teens, and adults.

LYONS PRIDE By Bleu Beckford-Burrell Directed by Kyle Haden** The Lyons household, struggling to stay afloat, doesn’t find itself lacking in pride. A family play, about living, love, identity and overcoming life challenges. The Lyons take you on a journey of not only what it means to be Jamaican and proud, but also the similarities

A LONG TIME COMING By Weston Gaylord Directed by Holly L. Derr "A Long Time Coming" tells two intertwining stories of one family: a novelist in 2024 who puts his mother’s life story into words, and his great-granddaughter and her son in 2114, who journey from a California farm to a Norwegian forest and discover

From more than 15 years of interviews and investigation, Ron James painstakingly connects the dots with interviews of government insiders and argues that the presence of advanced extraterrestrial intelligence engaging with humanity is being suppressed. The interviews in his film, "Accidental Truth - UFO Revelations," help to “accidentally” weave a story that leaves little doubt

Come to orientation at Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 21. Refreshments at 9 a.m. Come share your story, meet the minister and group leads, hear UU history, and get to know others like you. It's OK to come when you can, but sharing starts about 9 a.m. Childcare

Playing with Words Playwriting Workshop will be led by Fall Festival Host Playwright Beth Kander. Participants will have the opportunity to work with Kander and the 2023 Fall Festival presenting playwrights, and learn what it takes to create a new play. 10 am to 12 pm 10/21 at OSF’s Hay Patton Rehearsal Center. 200-298 Enders

The Ashland Gallery Association will host its 10th annual Open Studio Tour from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, and Sunday, Oct. 22. This is a fun and unique opportunity for visual artists based in Ashland, Talent, and Phoenix to show off their creative realms. Opening their workspaces to the public and revealing

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

The Friends of the Ashland Public Library will feature mysteries – from cozies to thrillers – on their used-book sales tables during the Ashland Mystery Festival, October 20 - 22, during library hours. Only $1 for each item. Proceeds go to support library programs for children, teens, and adults.

ASHLAND By Isabel Estelle Directed by Caroline Shaffer After a young woman is unexpectedly diagnosed with a terminal illness and chooses to pursue Death with Dignity, she and her new partner must navigate the beginning and end of their relationship simultaneously. Featuring an amazing cast that includes Rachel Lindsey Routh, Jaz Hall, Kate Hurster*, Devin

All identifying women and girls ages 11 and up are invited to an upcoming self defense and situational awareness class, held 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 or Saturday, Oct. 28, at a "central Ashland location," according to a news release. Directions will be given after registering. Attendees 11 to 17 years must be

The Muskadine Blues Band will perform at Bloomsbury Books from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at Bloomsbury Blends, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. The indoor show has a $10 cover charge. Come early to get a seat! The band packs the house. There will be local wines, beers, eats, and treats.

Contradancing is fun, easy to learn and great exercise. Wear your Halloween costume (fun, but optional.) There’s a lesson at 7 p.m. to get you started. NO EXPERIENCE OR PARTNER NECESSARY (gender free.) Learn more about contradancing: https://www.contradance.org/dancer-resources Watch a cool video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KevQxr-saFw Saturday, October 21 — 7 p.m. lesson; dance 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

LYONS PRIDE By Bleu Beckford-Burrell Directed by Kyle Haden** The Lyons household, struggling to stay afloat, doesn’t find itself lacking in pride. A family play, about living, love, identity and overcoming life challenges. The Lyons take you on a journey of not only what it means to be Jamaican and proud, but also the similarities

What, ultimately, would it mean to be truly free? Free from coercion, free from fear, free from isolation, free from our trauma and pain? Is there a way to be both free and fully engaged in all that life brings? "Freedom is not the ability to get what we desire. …Obstacles such as lack of

The Ashland Gallery Association will host its 10th annual Open Studio Tour from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, and Sunday, Oct. 22. This is a fun and unique opportunity for visual artists based in Ashland, Talent, and Phoenix to show off their creative realms. Opening their workspaces to the public and revealing

The Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission and the Southern Oregon Japanese Association (SOJA) will host a  one-year anniversary celebration of the renovated Ashland Japanese Garden from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, in Lithia Park. The event is open to the public. SOJA will demonstrate the art of origami, there will be a

The Friends of the Ashland Public Library will feature mysteries – from cozies to thrillers – on their used-book sales tables during the Ashland Mystery Festival, October 20 - 22, during library hours. Only $1 for each item. Proceeds go to support library programs for children, teens, and adults.

A LONG TIME COMING By Weston Gaylord Directed by Holly L. Derr A Long Time Coming tells two intertwining stories of one family: a novelist in 2024 who puts his mother’s life story into words, his great-granddaughter and her son in 2114, who journey from a California farm to a Norwegian forest and discover a

The latest project of award-winning pianists Joseph and Tiana Wong, featuring works by Haydn, Rachmaninoff, Schubert, Scriabin and more. Ticket Price: General Admission $20, Seniors $15, Student and Oregon Trail $5 Walk-ins welcome, but feel free to visit wongspianoduo.com to reserve a spot.