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

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?

David Evans brings his wisdom, immense heart, and deep reverence for life to his second collection of poems, "Light Like No Other." In this intimate collection, Evans explores his evolving relationship with self, spirituality, and the natural world. With a conversational lyricism, he meditates on healing from childhood trauma, shame, regret, and self-judgment. His poems

In the previous lecture, we covered how railroading came to Southern Oregon. This time, attempts will be made to put our nail in history in a wider perspective highlighting the post-Civil War transcontinental railroad construction and its implications to opening the American west. Moreover, a century later, the progression from railroads to the automobile and

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

Meet a woman as tenacious as Elizabeth Strout’s Olive Kitteridge and as irresistible as Andrew Sean Greer’s Arthur Less: Honey Fasinga, the glamorous daughter of a notorious New Jersey mobster, is returning home at last, ready to reckon with her violent past. As a rebellious teenager, Honey managed to escape her father’s circle of influence

Discover the keys to true health and transform your life! True health involves your wholeness. You are much more than your shape and size. And all of you matters. Join Glen Alex, LCSW, for this insightful and inspiring lecture on Living In Total Health, true health. You will learn how the mental, emotional, and spiritual

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.

No matter where you are in your Parkinson's journey, you are welcome to attend the Ashland Parkinson's Support Group! This group is open to people with Parkinson's, care partners, family, and friends. It is a space to connect, share, and learn. The group meets once a month on the third Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. If

Life is full of big milestones and small moments. A financial plan should reflect that – incorporating your goals for today and tomorrow, as well as potential surprises to come. It’s much more than just an investment account and retirement plan. It’s your financial suit of armor and your ticket to the life you want

“This is a beautiful film about the power of human connection in an age of polarization and division.” Jonathan Haidt, author of The Righteous Mind Wednesday, April 17th ~ 7pm to 9pm Doors open at 6:30 for complimentary snacks and beverages   Medford Library EventBrite Registration Required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/undivide-us-with-building-bridgers-tickets-814232500327?aff=oddtdtcreator America is at a crossroads where politicians,

In the age of new and powerful tools of communication, democracy has become more fragile and vulnerable to attacks by ideological extremists and partisans. What is clear is that the tools of communication, culture, literacy, and critical thinking are more crucial than ever in creating both informed citizens and maintaining a substantive democracy. STATE OF

In April 2024, OLLI will hold a course dedicated to learning more about teaching at OLLI. Participants do not need to be a member of OLLI to participate in the course. The course is not required in order to teach at OLLI, but it will provide a lot of information that will be helpful in

We will discuss and demonstrate how to effectively and efficiently compost household food scraps, the microorganisms involved in Bokashi composting, and the importance of keeping food scraps out of landfills. Presenter Magdalena Winter is the program manager for Ashland Community Composting. She is an experienced composter who grew up on a farm in Uruguay. She

Join us for the Opening Reception of our 2024 Spring Exhibition, "Moving Pictures: A Survey Exhibition of Works by Deborah Oropallo." The reception is free and open to the public; complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres will be provided. Artist Deborah Oropallo and collaborator Andy Rappaport will be in attendance. About the Exhibition: More than just

Siskiyou Music Project welcomes for the first time in southern Oregon, Duo Violão Brasil Plus One. This will be part of a residency partnership with Britt Education, and the group will visit a number of schools while they’re in southern Oregon. The concert takes place at 7 p.m. Friday, April 19 at Grizzly Peak Winery

Join Rogue Riverkeeper, Stop Oregon Litter and Vandalism (SOLVE), Jackson County Parks & Recreation, Rogue Valley Council of Governments, and other groups and volunteers in clean-up and restoration tasks focused on Bear Creek. This community-led effort takes place twice per year and creates major waves of change for the health of Bear Creek and, ultimately,

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

Join Talent Maker City for a fun-raiser to complete construction of the nonprofit's new community makerspace building! The event includes silent and live auctions, a baked potato bar, wine, and live music. Be one of the first people to see their new building. Ticket are $25 at www.talentmakercity.org, this is a 21+ event.

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.) Caller: Kayla Blanchflower Live Music with the Blanchflowers 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);

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, April 20 — 7 p.m. lesson Dance 7:30-10:30 p.m. with break/snacks Sliding scale $12 - $20 ($8 for college students with ID) Free...for high school age & younger

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

Spring into Renewal and immerse yourself in this intimate transformational day long workshop. You will experience the evolutionary 9D Breathwork (www.9DBreathwork.com) to release repressed emotions, old trauma, limiting beliefs or other obstacles that may be holding you back facilitated by certified breathwork coach, Nikki Clifton. In the afternoon,you will be guided by Cassandra Wass, certified

South Mountain Friends Meeting meeting for worship held 11 a.m. Sundays at 543 S. Mountain Avenue, Ashland. All are welcome. Activities for children provided. With any questions, call David Runkel at 541-210-0031 or email at davidrunkelor@gmail.com  

Celebrate William Shakespeare's 460th birthday at the Ashland Library! This free, all-ages event will include crafts, live Renaissance music from Musica Matrix, a talk on Designing Shakespeare from OSF staff, a Shakespeare Open Mic, mask making and improv for kids, a prize drawing, and of course, cake! Schedule of events: 12pm-12:45pm: Renaissance Music Concert with

In our society, which is currently deeply polarized on political (and other) grounds, the barriers to discussion and conversation across our ideological divide can feel impossibly high. Is this sort of talk worth pursuing? How much effort should we invest in overcoming these barriers? If meaningful interactions can take place, what would they be like?