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

On Monday January 20, join community members for Ashland’s 37th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Historic Ashland Armory in downtown Ashland. The event is free and open to the public. Celebrate Dr. King's legacy with our diverse and vibrant community. Seating is limited and available

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

Qi-Gym is 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. Register for a free tryout class at 5 p.m. Jan. 13 or Jan. 20. Info and registration for full class series: 504-710-2622 or heartbrainbalance.com. $140

Now is the time for heroes. It is not a mistake that you have been born during these troubling times. We are all here at this time, on this planet, during this climate crisis to be Earth Caretakers. Through nature teachings, personal storytelling, and suggested hands-on actions, Tim Corcoran inspires us to interact with our

10 Million Names is a collaborative project dedicated to recovering the names of the estimated 10 million men, women, and children of African descent who were enslaved in pre- and post-colonial America (specifically, the territory that would become the United States) between the 1500s and 1865. Jeanne Hoadley will give an overview and description of

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.

Professional equity, diversity, and inclusion consultants and founders of the Common Ground Conversations on Race in America journal, Emily and Mike Green, will discuss cultural sustainability on Wednesday, January 22, 3:30 - 4:20 pm in Britt 176 on the Southern Oregon University campus. The Level Up series is hosted by the Communication, Media, and Cinema program with

Yoga for Every Body is a great practice for levels of experience focusing on physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation. Participants progress at their own pace promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. Register at ashlandoregon.gov/register $72 for a session or $18 per class. Select specific days and times you'd like to join

A health care legislative forum will be held 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, on Zoom. Sponsored by: NAMI Southern Oregon Community Engagement Committee Health Care for All Oregon, Rogue Valley Southern Oregon Housing for All With updates from: Rep. PAM MARSH Sen. JEFF GOLDEN To register for this ZOOM event, go to: bit.ly/HCLegislativeForum

AIFF is excited to present Roger Beebe’s FILMS for ONE to EIGHT PROJECTORS, which will play for one night only at the Varsity, January 22nd. This one of a kind, tour de force screening is not to be missed—a representation of true independent cinema. In celebration of 25 years of touring with his art, Beebe

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

Curious about the practices at our temple? Please join us for Newcomers' night! This is a welcoming opportunity to visit KSC and learn about our many offerings. The evening will begin with a guided Calm Abiding Meditation at 6:00 pm. Following the meditation practice, Lama Pema will provide an introduction to Buddhism, and give an

This meditation is common to many traditions of Buddhism. In this practice, we rest our attention on a simple meditative support, such as the breath. Instead of following thoughts and emotions as we usually do, we release them and maintain our connection to the support. “From this practice, we can experience a stable and calm

Join the Chamber Music Concerts Series for their 41st season and the sixth concert of the series featuring Ulysses Quartet on Friday, January 24th 7:30pm at the SOU Music Recital Hall. “…the kind of chemistry many quartets long for, but rarely achieve” —The Strad PROGRAM: Caroline Shaw ‐ Plan & Elevation Prokofiev ‐ String Quartet

Join our friends from PBS for a special screening of Free for All: Inside the Public Library at YOUR local library! Free for All: Inside the Public Library tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today’s librarians who service

Join our friends from SOPBS for a special screening of Free for All: The Public Library at the Ashland Library on Friday 1/24/25 @1pm! Free for All: Inside the Public Library tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today’s

This winter, the vibrant, creative pulse of Talent, Oregon will come alive with the highly anticipated Quarterly Talent Art Walk, a unique event that brings together artists, local business owners, nonprofit leaders, and community members for an evening of art, culture, and connection. The event will take place on Friday, January 24, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, with

Join us for an outdoor ice skating event designed for all abilities! Enjoy the magic of the season while making memories with family and friends. We’ll have hot cocoa and snacks generously provided by the Lions Club to keep you warm. Skating and skate rentals are free, courtesy of Bridging Communities, making it the perfect

One of Medford’s diviest of dive bars host Southern Oregon’s diviest comic – Levi “The Wrangler” Anderson will headline a wild night of stand-up comedy in downtown Medford, OR. Levi Anderson has been a prominent figurehead in Southern Oregon’s comedy scene for 20 years. He is a founder of Black Market Comedy. Don’t miss this

This small group personal training program is designed for groups of 8-10, offering the benefits of personal training in a group setting. All fitness levels welcome, though you will need to be able to get up and down from the floor without assistance. A combination of weight training, balance exercises and some cardio with functional

Join KS Wild, Pollinator Project Rogue Valley, and Bestow as we celebrate National Seed Swap Day for our third annual Seed and Plant Swap! Hosted at the KS Wild office in downtown Ashland, we'll offer an array of native seeds with lots of great educational information so you can start prepping your spring garden. We'll

Our personal, collective, and spiritual well-being depend on qualities of love, care, cooperation, and compassion. In this day of practice, we will explore meditations adapted from Tibetan Buddhism to learn how to 1) become familiar with the experience of compassion, and 2) more readily access compassion in our daily lives. Concepts from social psychology and

Live Latin-Jazz. Listen at https://ashlandjazz.com

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

Yoga for Every Body is a great practice for levels of experience focusing on physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation. Participants progress at their own pace promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. Register at ashlandoregon.gov/register $72 for a session or $18 per class. Select specific days and times you'd like to join

Join JCLS and the Jackson County Master Gardeners to learn more about compost and how it benefits our soil! After a brief exploration of Soil Ecology, we will explore a variety of methods for returning nutrients and plant wastes back to the soil to benefit our plants, soil health, and ecosystem as a whole. Scott

Our personal, collective, and spiritual well-being depend on qualities of love, care, cooperation, and compassion. In this day of practice, we will explore meditations adapted from Tibetan Buddhism to learn how to 1) become familiar with the experience of compassion, and 2) more readily access compassion in our daily lives. Concepts from social psychology and

Blasting out of the Northwest, Electric Eel brings the psychedelic jam band experience to an all-new level with a twisty combination of lap steel, guitars, bass, and percussion. Churning out tightly crafted original music is what is behind the band. Digging down into the core of multiple genres of music, the band searches endlessly for

Join Lama Pema for a guided Calm Abiding Meditation, followed by a tea break and teaching. All are welcome. One Sunday each month, from 9:00 to 11:30 am. In this practice, we rest our attention on a simple meditative support, such as the breath. Instead of following thoughts and emotions as we usually do, we

Through personal stories of music and self-discovery, let’s explore how society's messages about creativity and talent can stifle our natural impulse for self-expression. Together we'll examine how reclaiming our creative voice—whether through music, art, or community-building—is not just an act of personal growth, but a sacred practice that connects us to our shared humanity. Lay

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