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

Ollie, Ollie, Oxen Free is a Coming of Age story as well as a Romance. The central figure, Matt Turner, uncertain of himself, seeks standing and success by pursuing ordination to the Catholic priesthood, only to discover that he is in error and that no role assures one of self fulfillment unless we are where

Hi, I'm Tanya! I'm excited to share my practice of Qi-Gym with you this fall: Transformative Qi-Gong with Heart Brain Balance techniques, including Brain Gym, that de-stress and rewire your brain to create harmony and strength within the nervous system and the Body-Mind-Heart connection. Change your life! Benefits: Discover calm, flowing movements that relax both

An enlightening 90-minute seminar on “Time for Change,” an innovative volunteer program concept grounded in the co-production principles championed by Edgar Cahn. This session will delve into the transformative potential within our communities, presenting a vision where nonprofits harness untapped resources to create a surplus of volunteers. Inspired by the belief that every individual has

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.

Sitting in a relaxed state for 50 minutes and allowing the energies to assist a person.

Join us for a panel discussion and city staff presentation hosted by Ashland.news. We have extended invitations to both proponents and opponents of Measure 15-234, with the goal of facilitating a balanced and informative conversation. Moderated by Ashland.news executive editor Bert Etling and Ashland.news board member Tara Houston. Register here.

The City of Ashland's monthly Housing and Human Services Committee meeting.

The 2nd Annual SOU Choir Invitational for high school choirs will be held at SOU on Thursday, October 24, 2024 culminating in a FREE concert at 4:00pm. The best high school choirs this year will include: Tornado and Storm from North Medford High School South Medford High School Chamber Choir Illinois Valley High School Chamber

Katie Pruitt is a singer/songwriter and guitarist whose music demonstrates the transformative power of personal storytelling. Growing up queer in the Christian South, she has garnered acclaim for her deeply introspective lyrics and empathetic approach to songwriting. Pruitt's work has been praised for its dynamic presence and patient, determined navigation of serious subjects. Her music

Tickets are now on sale for Empty Bowls, an annual fundraiser to support free meals in Ashland. Come choose your unique, handcrafted ceramic bowl and have it filled with gourmet soup supplied by local restaurants. Come early to choose your unique, handcrafted ceramic bowl and have it filled with delicious soup donated by local restaurants.

The Tutunov Piano Series presents: Music Amici Quartet with Alexander Tutunov in concert on Friday, October 25th at 7:30pm at the SOU Music Recital Hall. Livestream available: $35/household. Tickets are $35/reserved seating, $30 seniors and are available at https://sou.universitytickets.com PROGRAM Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 1 by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor I. Allegro con moto II.

Live Art & Music Show at The Columbia Hotel by Brad Byrd. Friday, October 25th 7:30pm $10/Door 7:30 pm Brad Byrd Art Show 8:30 pm Brad Byrd performs Live in the Lobby Bar at The Columbia Hotel The songwriter and painter, Brad Byrd, has logged many touring miles in his van in recent years, sharing

DNA Reports: You've Made a Discovery, Now How Do You Share? Learn strategies for correlating and summarizing your DNA discoveries in a research report to share with clients, cousins, or for your own records. Solving A Family Mystery with DNA: Learn how combining traditional research with DNA evidence revealed an unknown grandfather in this compelling

Meet the animals, see the farm, and join the party! Join us on Saturday, October 28th from 10:00AM – 2:00PM for a fun-filled day at the farm. This event is free to the public, so bring your friends! Registration required. This is our last day of tour season and we’d like to celebrate it with

All are invited to our first Mini-Fest for some relaxation, community, and merriment. This fundraiser is celebrating the end of the season, 5 years of Vesper Meadow programs, and most of all… you! We are so grateful to continue this biocultural restoration work, and it is the good folks that support the community programs and

Hi, I'm Tanya! I'm excited to share my practice of Qi-Gym with you this fall: Transformative Qi-Gong with Heart Brain Balance techniques, including Brain Gym, that de-stress and rewire your brain to create harmony and strength within the nervous system and the Body-Mind-Heart connection. Change your life! Benefits: Discover calm, flowing movements that relax both

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 the Chamber Music Concerts Series for their 41st season and the second concert of the series featuring Quartetto di Cremona on Saturday, October 26th at 3:00pm at the SOU Music Recital Hall. “It's a rare blend: breadth of sound and capriciousness combined with perfect tuning and ensemble has the players sounding absolutely of one

Chamber Music Concerts presents Quartetto di Cremona on Saturday, October 26th at 3pm at the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, 450 S Mountain Ave, Ashland, OR. The quartet will perform Antonín Dvořák’s String Quartet in F Major, Op. 96 “American;” Béla Bartók’s String Quartet no. 4; and Robert Schumann’s String Quartet in A Minor,

Come join us up at Willow-Witt Ranch at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 for an educational and fun evening of exploring the night sky. Local astronomy group Skywatchers and Southern Oregon University astronomy student Eleanor will show us the wonders of the night sky with their telescopes. Please also feel free to bring your own

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

In this season full of holidays that recognize death, we explore ways to remember those who are our ancestors and who bring the power of generations to our lives. In this service, we will share pictures of (or mementos from) our beloved dead. "The Mexican … is familiar with death, jokes about it, caresses it...celebrates

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  

One hour of piano music featuring some of the best large scale works by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, Carl Vine, and more. Delivered by two distinguished award-winning pianists from Hong Kong.