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

A community event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at the Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland. The event is free and open to the public. The doors open at 11:30 a.m. Come celebrate Dr. King's legacy. Seating is limited and available on

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

Southern Oregon University’s Schneider Museum of Art (SMA) reopens at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, with a new exhibition, “What’s at Stake." Curated by Catharine Clark, owner and founding director of Catharine Clark Gallery in San Francisco, this exhibition will feature artists Zeina Barakeh, Al Farrow, and Masami Teraoka. This compelling exhibition explores the

Guest speaker George Herring has been a park ranger with the National Park Service for over 30 years. He is currently Program Manager: Interpretation and Education Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve. He has worked at the Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve for fifteen years. During that time, he has learned much about the

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

Dr. John E. Brandenburg will speak on the discovery of both a dead humanoid civilization and a past massive thermonuclear holocaust on Mars. Mars was once much like Earth in climatic conditions, with a northern paleo-ocean, and based on its red color, like Earth’s deserts viewed from space, with an oxygen rich atmosphere. The discovery

Southern Oregon University’s Schneider Museum of Art (SMA) reopens at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, with a new exhibition, “What’s at Stake." Curated by Catharine Clark, owner and founding director of Catharine Clark Gallery in San Francisco, this exhibition will feature artists Zeina Barakeh, Al Farrow, and Masami Teraoka. This compelling exhibition explores the

Southern Oregon University’s Schneider Museum of Art (SMA) reopens at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, with a new exhibition, “What’s at Stake." Curated by Catharine Clark, owner and founding director of Catharine Clark Gallery in San Francisco, this exhibition will feature artists Zeina Barakeh, Al Farrow, and Masami Teraoka. This compelling exhibition explores the

Join others from your community in a guided discussion of Rogue Reads book selection "Afterlife" by Julia Alvarez. Rogue Reads encourages everyone in Jackson County to read and discuss the same books. This three-month program takes place December through February and features discussions and programs around books by the 2023-2024 Rogue Reads author Julia Alvarez.

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.

Southern Oregon University’s Schneider Museum of Art (SMA) reopens at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, with a new exhibition, “What’s at Stake." Curated by Catharine Clark, owner and founding director of Catharine Clark Gallery in San Francisco, this exhibition will feature artists Zeina Barakeh, Al Farrow, and Masami Teraoka. This compelling exhibition explores the

On the heels of its wildly successful holiday concerts, the Rogue Valley Symphony will explore the roots of classical music in its Masterworks No. 4 concert, with performances set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland; 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at the

Embark on a winter adventure! Join BLM interpretive rangers on a snowshoe hike through the enchanting old-growth conifer forest at Hyatt Lake Recreation Area. Suitable for ages 12 and up, these Saturday excursions offer a unique opportunity to explore the biodiversity of a stunning winter landscape. Rangers will interpret winter adaptations of plants and animals,

Southern Oregon University’s Schneider Museum of Art (SMA) reopens at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, with a new exhibition, “What’s at Stake." Curated by Catharine Clark, owner and founding director of Catharine Clark Gallery in San Francisco, this exhibition will feature artists Zeina Barakeh, Al Farrow, and Masami Teraoka. This compelling exhibition explores the

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

*FamilySearch is the largest FREE repository of genealogical records. Barbara Northrop will show how to effectively search their records, catalog, and the FamilySearch Research Wiki. Barbara Northrop joined RVGS in 2005. She is a current member of the RVGS Education Committee as the seminar chair and is a frequent RVGS presenter. She graduated from Salt

On the heels of its wildly successful holiday concerts, the Rogue Valley Symphony will explore the roots of classical music in its Masterworks No. 4 concert, with performances set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland; 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at the

There will be a screening of the  SOMM documentary, "Cup of Salvation," at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20,  at the Grizzly Peak Winery. There will be a meet & greet with the cinematographer, producer, and former Ashland native, Jackson Meyers. "Cup of Salvation" is a sweeping film that follows a father and daughter as they

Contradancing is fun, easy to learn and great exercise. There’s a lesson at 7 p.m. to get you started NO EXPERIENCE OR PARTNER NECESSARY (gender free) Saturday, January 20 — 7 p.m. lesson Dance 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. with break/snacks Sliding scale $12 - $20 ($8 for college students with ID); free for high school

The foundational perspective of Tonglen practice is to consider all beings as our kin, because we and all beings share the wish to be happy and avoid suffering. From that common perspective, we aspire to utilize our natural great heart of compassion to relieve beings of suffering and bring them genuine happiness. The guided Tonglen

David West offers us an invitation to "remember to remember" the wisdom of those who went before us, and those of us living in the now. How do we prepare for the future – for ourselves, our children, our families and all our relations? David West is an enrolled Citizen Potawatomi, with Kickapoo, and Miami

In this program you will learn basic tips and strategies for starting your genealogy research project. From goal setting to digging into documents, this program will not only meet you where you are, but also give you tools for growth. This program is in partnership with the Rogue Valley Genealogical Society and the Southern Oregon

Progressive Oregon Women (POW!) invites you to a house party from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, in Ashland, featuring women in our community who have run for office, as well as some who are currently holding office. While Oregon ranks second nationwide in the percentage of women in the state legislature—53 percent in

On the heels of its wildly successful holiday concerts, the Rogue Valley Symphony will explore the roots of classical music in its Masterworks No. 4 concert, with performances set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland; 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at the