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

Writer David Borofka will discuss his new novel "The End of Good Intentions," from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Set between the mid-1970s and today, the novel moves back and forth through the turbulence of recent American history, charting the course of characters such as

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

The public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. on October 24, 2023. The meeting will be televised on local channel 9 or channels 180 and 181 for Charter Communications customers or will also be available live stream by going to rvtv.sou.edu and selecting RVTV Prime. Written testimony will be accepted for the public hearing agenda

Most people have now heard of ChatGPT and the other popular Artificial Intelligence applications available to almost anyone now. But how could AI be related to UFOs and ETs? Are people using AI to find aliens? Could aliens, especially the iconic “Grays,” actually be AI alien sentinels? Is Humanity’s future post-biological? In this fascinating lecture

Ashland.news celebrates autumn and democracy with a new community Happy Hour, held 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Louie's, 41 N. Main St., on the Ashland Plaza. Come join in!

Terry Longshore will present a solo percussion faculty recital concert titled: "This Moment In Time" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, 405 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland. A free livestream is available: https://youtube.com/live/Xd3RcBFqAp0?feature=share The world has endured a tragic year. Millions have died from COVID-19, and social, cultural,

Celebrate the season by needle felting cute pumpkins or ghosts! This technique uses wool roving and a felting needle to create a small, soft, decoration. No experience necessary.​​​​​​

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

Join host Brandy MacDonald at As You Like It for the launch of Southern Oregon Speed Dating. This will become a bi-monthly event with different themes. For our first event, we welcome all genders and sexual identities. Bring an open mind and open heart and be prepared to have fun, make new friends and maybe

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.

The film "Israelism" will be screened from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at the Varsity Theatre, 166 E. Main St., Ashland. Event organizers are asking for an $8 donation for anyone wanting to attend, discounted to $6 for students and seniors. The theatre has 120 seats. The film tells the story of two

The Ashland Monster Dash, a race series featuring competitors decked out in Halloween garb, will return for its 15th year on Saturday, Oct. 28, near the Band Shell in Lithia Park, according to a news release. The event will feature in-person 1-mile, 5K, and 10K distances, with prizes for the top finishers in each race.

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.

Explore your local Genealogical Society Library and join in our Fall Festival and Open House, celebrating our ancestors from around the world. Learn about the many ways they welcomed harvest time and the end of Summer. Watch our PowerPoint presentation about the Old-World traditions and the celebrations our ancestors brought to America. Costumes are encouraged,

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

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

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

Tarik & Turnipseed Duo will perform from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Bloomsbury Blends, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. There is a $10 cover charge. Tarik Ragab and Paul Turnipseed are both well-known in Southern Oregon for their musical talents, and we can't wait to see them combine forces in their duo.

The Ashland Elks Lodge will host a "Casinoween" fundraiser at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at 255 E. Main St, Ashland. The fundraiser is intended to support the Ashland Elks' Elevator Fund and a local theater scholarship. Tickets are $60 per person or $100 per couple. Each ticket includes general admission and a $10 food

At this time of year, we encounter stories that encourage us to imagine freedom even in death; to acknowledge our own losses and grief, but imagine that something of those we love goes on: in memory, in story, in this world or another. You are encouraged to bring a picture of an ancestor or loved