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

Qi-GYM (Gi~Gong with Brain Gym movements and other gems) is a gentle and profound way to increase body strength, creating a coherent mind and offering tools during the movement class to maintain a relaxed, positive attitude in daily life. It is held most Tuesdays at Jackson Wellsprings. Open to all and beginners welcome. Cost is

Staging Shakespeare has evolved over time. From minimal props and costume pieces to extravagant visual feasts, the way we approach designing Shakespeare’s plays says as much about the present as it might the past. As we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the First Folio, we reflect on approaches to staging Shakespeare’s plays and consider how

Join shamanic healing practitioner Ernie Flores in an exploration to discover modern tools for our health from the ancient art of shamanic healing. Learn about the mystical “shamanic journey” and how it works. Learn the benefits of meeting and engaging with your animal spirit guide. We will discuss how trauma can be healed through “soul

Ashland.news Executive Editor Bert Etling will be available to discuss all things Ashland.news: comments, questions, suggestions welcome. Etling will also talk briefly about the importance of local news and the plan to make Ashland.news a sustainable, community-supported news resource.

The International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People will be observed 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the Ashland Plaza. Attendees will gather in the Plaza and craft a culturally inclusive and collaborative event in solidarity through live music, dance, prayer, song, and speech. Let us lend our hearts, hands, ears, and voices

Celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare's First Folio with a concert of music from Shakespeare's time. Rebecca Bittner and Pat O'Scannell of the local Renaissance and Medieval Music nonprofit Musica Matrix will play duets from Thomas Morley's "Ayres or Little Short Songs" on recorder and viola da gamba.

The SOU Percussion Ensembles will perform their fall concert "Stay On It" on Thursday, Nov. 30 at the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, directed by Dr. Terry Longshore. The program will feature the SOU Percussion Ensemble and Left Edge Percussion, with music by Henry Cowell, Peter Garland, Yaz Lancaster, Emmanuel Séjourné, and “Stay On

The Jacksonville Garden Club is offering beautiful wreaths, table arrangements, swags, holiday decorations, and cards at its Holiday Greens Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in the alcove next to the Jacksonville Post Office, near the intersection of Oregon and California Streets in downtown Jacksonville. Sweet treats made by Club members

SOU Chemistry Club will perform exciting and awe-inspiring chemical reactions in the SOU Science Auditorium, Room 151. This event is free and open to the public and suitable for all ages.

The Ashland Gallery Association will hold the December First Friday Art Walk from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in downtown Ashland. A diverse array of wonderful artwork will be on display, created by AGA artists. From eclectic visual delights to interesting conversations, intimate music, and tasty treats, the experience will continue to grow

Please join us for this inspiring event, held 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 at  Jackson Wellsprings Community Room, 2253 Highway 99, Ashland. Ashland, Oregon is a beautiful mountain community where health and clean living are valued and promoted. A group of concerned community members, in partnership with Oregon for Safer Technology, are committed

The Tutunov Piano Series is pleased to welcome pianist Garrick Ohlsson on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. He will perform at the Southern Oregon Music Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. PROGRAM: Sonata in F Major, Op. 10, No. 2 by Ludwig van Beethoven Prelude and Fugue in F-sharp Major, from the Well Tempered Clavier, Bk. II

Ashland Scout Troops No. 112 and 8112 will hold their 65th annual Christmas tree sale from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Elks Lodge parking lot, at the corner of Lithia Way and First Street, Ashland, according to a news release. Farmed

We will meet at 9 a.m. at the Rite Aid in Ashland and make our way into the Monument from there. Carpooling is optional. On this hike, we'll talk about and discover as many native conifers and shrubs as we can find. We'll discuss how to identify them, how to differentiate similar species, where to

Recology will host three free community leaf collection events this autumn, with two in Ashland and one planned for Talent. Participants can drop off their leaves from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, and Sunday, Dec. 10, in the Ashland police parking lot, 1195 E. Main St., Ashland. Talent's event is set for

Pinehurst School Foundation hosts their annual Winterfest Holiday Craft Fair on from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Green Springs Inn. Local artists will be selling their wares, along with a huge bake sale, visits with Santa between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., raffle prizes, Noble Fir Christmas Trees, and live

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 American Brass Quintet is internationally recognized as one of the premier chamber music ensembles of our time, celebrated for peerless leadership in the brass world. As 2013 recipient of Chamber Music America’s highest honor, the Richard J. Bogomolny National Service Award for significant and lasting contributions to the field, ABQ's rich history includes performances

Celebrate the holiday season at The HUB's annual Candlelight Event. Benefiting Southern Oregon Friends of Hospice, this gilded event will feature fabulous clothing, holiday gifts, jewelry, art, antiques and much more.

We are excited to announce our Annual Scholarship Fundraiser for 2023 benefiting Southern Oregon University. Guanajuato Nights is BACK! Please join us for an incredible evening as we celebrate the friendships, culture, food, and experiences of our 54-year sister-city relationship with Guanajuato. We will once again host this event at Stevenson Union at SOU. This

Ashland Scout Troops No. 112 and 8112 will hold their 65th annual Christmas tree sale from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Elks Lodge parking lot, at the corner of Lithia Way and First Street, Ashland, according to a news release. Farmed

Our shared value of Generosity is described in UUA's Article 2 as something we cultivate through gratitude and hope. Rev. Sean will consider these things and how they connect with interdependence, sharing, and caring for each other. "No single act of generosity remains in isolation. The ripples are many." - Sarah Winman Attend in person

Janus Jazz Quartet will perform on Sunday, Dec. 3 (with a guest appearance by singer Christine Williams). Steve Davidson (saxophone), Thor Polson (piano), Dave Miller (bass), and Theresa McCoy (drums) will perform originals and jazz masterpieces that don’t normally receive the attention that they so richly deserve. The concert will take place at 4 p.m.