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

This event will kick-off the launch of the Sunrise Project in Ashland. The Sunrise Project aims to help former sundown towns reconcile their history of racial exclusion by creating new identities as that of “sunrise communities,” the opposite to sundown towns. After starting in Grants Pass, the Oregon Remembrance Project is now working with community

The Lucid Dreaming, Lucid Living oracle deck and book teaches you the skills of lucid dreaming in a unique, non-linear way. Learn how to navigate through various states of consciousness with lucidity from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12. Whether you are an experienced lucid dreamer or just beginning your journey, each card in

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

With the guidance of the Ashland Culture of Peace Commission, the Ashland, Oregon City Council joined the International Cities of Peace (ICP) on May 16, 2017, with a proclamation identifying Ashland as a City of Peace. Ashland was the 164th City of Peace of the current 399 cities globally. There are only two International Cities

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

William Green T’Vault has been celebrated for his accomplishments: Oregon’s first newspaper editor, the first Postmaster General of the Oregon Territory, Jacksonville’s first newspaper editor and publisher, and the first Speaker of the House in the first Oregon State Legislature. Join Carolyn Kingsnorth she traces T’Vault through legal and political careers in Indiana, Arkansas, and

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

Learn an easy technique to create a unique ink stamp. These homemade stamps can be used to print on stationery, wrapping paper, gifts, or wherever your creativity takes you! They can be used and reused time and time again. Create your own design, or trace and carve a pre-made stamp design. The stamp you make

We're back! Come enjoy a story told by your neighbor or better yet, come tell a story! Have a cup of coffee and meet some new friends. (Bring your own cup) Personal stories told and heard by elders or about elders. We will explore the experience of aging together. February Storytime theme is: First Love.

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

Google should be an important tool in any genealogist's tool box. The Google search engine has come a long way in the over 20 years its been around; are you maximizing your Google searches for your ancestors? Instructor Rich Miles will teach you tips and tricks to get the most out your Google searches. Rich

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

Rogue Valley members of Oregon Music Teachers Association will hold our annual recital to raise funds for college bound students of music. Talented local pianists, vocalists and a violinist will perform in this event. A few participants include Michele Alspach, Anna Streletz, Thor Polson, Pat Daly, Bernadette Keller with Rebeka Harnois accompanying, and Dr. Alexander

The events unfolding in the Gaza strip are known to all. Join community members in song, sharing and community as we hold space for the people of Gaza, and hope for a ceasefire. Ashland Plaza, 7 to 9 p.m.

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

Do we really welcome everyone? Can you believe anything you want and be part of a UU congregation? What are the boundaries that preserve the safety and wellbeing of all? "We may feel scared to admit that, in fact, not 'all are welcome' in our churches. Because once you take a clear stand on something,

Anima Mundi Productions will present the unique duo recital "The Meaning of Love" at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, at the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland. The production celebrates love in its different forms — for each other, for humanity, for the Earth, and for our natural world. The

Latest major project by the Wongs Piano Duo again, featuring Rachmaninoff's symphony and concerto transcriptions, large scale sonatas, and more. Free admission; donations are welcome.