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

Weekly: A weekly Men's Circle Fire Ceremony on Monday nights from 6:30-8:30 pm around the fire at the Island Fire Pit in scenic Lithia Park in Ashland, Oregon. What could be more natural than gathering around the fire and talking about the challenges of being a man and/or assuming masculine roles in our current culture?

When a Buddhist therapist contracts to counsel soldiers around the world, her ingrained opposition to war stands in the way of happiness. Repelled but curious about military culture, her careful listening to servicemembers and families leads to empathy and understanding for their challenges. In postings from the U.S. to Germany to Korea, serving soldiers deployed

The telling and enacting of Myth is one of the oldest forms of group therapy. Ancient peoples gathered to immerse in mythic narratives and themes that mirror the journeys and dramas of the human psyche, finding in them inspirational templates for personal growth. This workshop with Sophia Blanton presents the mythic Birth of Athena, Greek

Each Wednesday from noon to 1:00 pm, the KSC Sanctuary will be open to all for meditation. We invite you to come and meditate quietly in your own way.

Railroads have played a pivotal role in the history and development of Southern Oregon. Robert Hirning will examine how the construction of our own Siskiyou Line influenced the present-day economies of Jackson and Josephine Counties. Join us for a discussion on the rise of “Robber Barons,” inept train robbers, and the failed attempts to reach

To bridge divides, we need to understand how our mental operating systems automatically create biases, blind spots, and shortcuts — all of which stop us from seeing things clearly. “Confirmation bias is seeing what we expect to see. Desirability bias is seeing what we want to see.” — Adam Grant Are you feeling concerned about

Author and Southern Oregon Historical Society archivist Jan Wright will discuss the research behind her book, "Oregon Outcast: John Beeson's Struggle for Justice for the Indians, 1853-1859" at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Southern Oregon University's Hannon Library, in the Meese Room, No. 305.

Author and Southern Oregon Historical Society archivist Jan Wright will give a talk on Oregon historical figure John Beeson at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at Southern Oregon University's Hannon Library, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. The presentation will focus on Beeson's advocacy for indigenous people, which politically disqualified him for residency in Territorial Oregon. Wright's

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

Doors open at 5 p.m. for drinks, food, and raffle tickets for great prizes before films, which start at 6 p.m. All in-person attendees will also receive an video-on-demand link to watch From April 12 until April 17. You will receive reminder emails with all this information days before the event. Delicious offerings from 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

Enjoy a morning pastry, breakfast and coffee with singer and songwriter Denise Deneaux. Shawn Skylark will accompany on piano and vocal duets. Denise and Shawn's original tunes make up half the repertoire with compelling cover tunes (many in Spanish) making up the balance. No cover charge.

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

Many of us think of insects in our gardens as pests eating our plants, but did you know there are many beneficial insects that will eat these pests? Join JCLS and the Jackson County Master Gardeners for this virtual presentation to learn how to to identify some of the bad bugs and good guys in

Join us for an evening of folk music and community building as we celebrate and raise hell. Saturday, April 13 at El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant, 1633 OR-99, Ashland. Next door to KSKQ Radio. 6 p.m. dinner/social hour, event from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. or later.... George Mann returns to Oregon fresh off an Australian

Since 2018, Havurah Shir Hadash, 185 N. Mountain,Ashland, has given homeless families the opportunity to park overnight in its parking lot. To cover the expenses in offering this service, there is a benefit concert on Saturday, April 13, 7-9pm. Performers include ANAN Gaelic Choir under the direction of Pat O’Scannel, singer/songwriter Gene Burnett and folk

We can all use a little work, but can we be open to growth and change without feeling any shame for being who and how we are now? Sometimes the first step to transformation is to fully accept that we are already on the journey and can be proud of how far we have come.

Want to create a future based in equity, love, and respect? Join author and consultant Matthew Reynolds for a free workshop based on his book, Biggest, Fullest, Brightest: Shifting the Consciousness of Humanity to learn some strategies that move us toward that future. Matthew Reynolds is a former resident of the Rogue Valley and was

Doors open at 4 p.m. for drinks, food, and raffle tickets for great prizes before films start at 5 p.m. All in-person attendees will also receive an video-on-demand link to watch From April 12 until April 17. You will receive reminder emails with all this information days before the event. Beat the long line at