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

Have you been waiting for the right time to get back to work on that novel or short story that’s started collecting dust? Or maybe you just need some inspiration to kickstart a new writing project? Join us at the Ashland library for our biweekly peer support creative writing workshop! Each participant will choose an

"Lobo: The Hunted And The Hunter" is based on a true story of an epic encounter that changes a wolf, a man, and America forever. The year: 1893. Wolves have been nearly exterminated in North America. In the northern New Mexico territory, a small pack survives, preying on local ranchers’ cattle. This pack is led

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 a group of voracious readers each month at the Ashland Library for a bring-your-own-book style book group. Share what you are reading and find your next great read.

Join BASE Board President Sabrina Prud'homme for a discussion of the group's goals. Prud’homme will introduce event-goers to BASE, its exciting programs, and the strategies BASE employs to uplift and empower black residents, especially children, in the Rogue Valley and beyond. Sabrina Prud'homme is the university board secretary and strategic advisor to the Board of

“Get to Know BASE: Black Alliance & Social Empowerment” is a free public discussion held 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, in the Gresham Room at Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Part of the “Big Ideas” program series, it is presented by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Ashland Branch and Jackson County

In this talk, we’ll embark on a journey to demystify the world of generative AI, moving beyond the sensational headlines and fear-based narratives. We’ll unpack what this new form of intelligence really is, exploring its capabilities, potential trajectories, and near-term implications. This exploration is particularly crucial for creatives, across all domains, many of whose day-to-day

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

Covid & Flu Vaccinations (for ages 12 years and older) Where: First Presbyterian Church, 1615 Clark Ave. (Corner of Siskiyou and Walker, Ashland) When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7. Appointments preferred. Please call Wellness 2000 at 541-776-9167; open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. We bill the following insurances for

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

Tibetan New Year is celebrated in early February this year. To honor Losar, we practice a meditation of cutting through obstacles. This clears the energy of the old year, to make space for a fresh start. Our Losar meditations are Mahakala, a fierce expression of loving kindness and compassion, followed by Chenrezig, a peaceful expression

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

Author Caroline Lion will discuss her book, "Reading Shakespeare In Jewish Theological Frameworks: Shylock Beyond the Holocaust," at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at Southern Oregon University's Hannon Library, in the Meese Room, No. 305.  

The Guitar Society of Southern Oregon meets from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the beautiful tasting room of Paschal Winery in Talent. The gatherings are open to the public, and all are welcome. They start with a set of music by volunteer performers, followed by an intermission to

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

A friendly reminder - our next food pick up is this Saturday. Food Donors, please remember to leave out your Green Bags for your Neighborhood Coordinators. On the second Saturday of every even-numbered month, our Neighborhood Coordinators pick up bags of healthy, nonperishable food that neighbors have left outside their front doors. They leave empty

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

Come join us for a stress-free creative romp to create your own unique piece of collaged, multi-media art in a fun, judgement-free creation zone! You will leave this fun, 4-hour hands-on workshop with an original piece of art created by you, an enhanced idea of just how creative you can be when given the right

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

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) Learn more about contradancing: www.contradance.org/dancer-resources Watch a cool video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KevQxr-saFw Saturday, February 10 — 7 p.m. lesson Dance 7:30 — 10:30 p.m. with break/snacks Sliding scale $12 - $20

This Valentines Day week, we consider Love as a form of inclusion. How do we spread the Universalist message that every person is not only deserving of love, but is already held by the Love that sustains us all? "It is good to love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves