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

We invite you to join us at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, for our third annual Trunk or Treat! Prizes, games and A LOT of candy will be provided. This is a safe, fun and FREE event for everyone! If you would like to volunteer your trunk or need more information on our event, please

Writer Thomas Dodson will discuss his new collection of short stories "No Use Pretending" from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. The characters in "No Use Pretending" have been forced into conditions of life that they find unbearable, and the stories chart their often tragically misguided

The Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library will hold its annual Halloween party from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 1757 Ashland St., Ashland. There will be drinks, music, and door prizes. Costumes are optional. It will be the last chance to see the library's "Wild Blue Wonder" ET/UFO collectibles exhibit. Part of RVML’s October

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

KS Wild and Rogue Riverkeeper are hosting a screening of two environmental films in a new Fall Film Series, intended to inspire activism through film. The organizations will screen "Stewart Udall: The Politics of Beauty" at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at the Southern Oregon University Science Building, 1250 Ashland St., Ashland.  This 78-minute film

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 November First Friday Art Walk will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, in downtown Ashland. A diverse array of wonderful artwork will be on display. For a complete list of participating locations and a map, click here: www.ashlandgalleries.com/pages/first-friday-artwalk.  

The Tutunov Piano Series is pleased to welcome violinist Kinga Augustyn on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. She will perform in a combined concert with Dr. Alexander, piano, at the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. A livestream is available for this performance. Kinga Augustyn Polish-American Kinga Augustyn is a versatile New York

Sportsmen’s Den & The Fifth Season will host their annual Ski & Snowboard Swap from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, with two swap locations to serve you better. It's totally free to bring used gear to sell! Between October 28th- November 3rd, bring old/used ski & snowboard gear to either location for

Rogue Community College and Southern Oregon University team up to promote creativity, collaboration and innovation in the Rogue Valley (again!) Student innovators at community colleges and universities in Southern Oregon will get together and design solutions to some of the region’s most pressing problems on Saturday, Nov. 4 at CraterWorks Makerspace in Central Point. Students

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

The prize-winning Danish-Latvian Carion Wind Quintet fascinates with its carefully choreographed and dramatized performances, making music on stage visible and adding a new dimension to traditional concerts. Their fresh approach to chamber music has brought acclaimed performances in Europe’s most prestigious festivals and concert halls. Carion has released five critically acclaimed CDs, with stellar reviews

Have you ever wondered what makes a Cheddar different from a Swiss? (Hint: it’s not just the holes.) Many cheeses we’re familiar with in the grocery store start with the same basic ingredients, so what about the cheesemaking process results in such a wide range of flavors, textures, and smells? Jackson County Library Services invites

Anima Mundi Productions presents the reunion of the legendary Uptown String Quartet. As ambassadors of the African American musical tradition, the women of this revolutionary string quartet share a lifelong dedication to expanding the horizons of concert music. Praised by The Washington Post for their “delightfully eclectic” repertoire, the Uptown String Quartet have performed in

Uptown String Quartet, a classically trained string quartet, will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland. The event is produced by Ashland-based nonprofit Anima Mundi Productions.

We have so much to celebrate! This service (held at 4 p.m. instead of 10:30 a.m.) is not only on the 70th anniversary of the Unitarian Universalist Association's acceptance of RVUUF as an official congregation (aka RVUUF's Birthday!), it will also be Reverend Sean Parker Dennison's long-awaited Installation Service. An installation formally celebrates the covenantal