Local Author Robin Ann Martin talks about her new novel The Lake Story
Bloomsbury Books 290 E. Main St., AshlandWeek of Events
Monday, August 11, 2025
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August 11, 2025 -Higher Essence Yoga
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August 11, 2025 -Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
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August 11, 2025 -Gentle Yoga for Older Adults
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August 11, 2025 -Ashland cooling center
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August 11, 2025 -Line dancing for older adults
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August 11, 2025 -Local Author Robin Ann Martin talks about her new novel The Lake Story
Higher Essence Yoga
Yoga Classes for Beginners and 50+. Stretching, breathwork and flexibility Monday and Thursday, 9:00 to 10:00 am at Hidden Springs Wellness Center, 1651 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland Contact: ashlandginny@gmail.com
Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
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.
Gentle Yoga for Older Adults
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
Ashland cooling center
The National Weather Service forecasts excessive heat starting Sunday and continuing into the week. A cooling center for anyone needing to get out of the heat will be open from noon to 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 10 and 11, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 N. 2nd St., Ashland.
Line dancing for older adults
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
Local Author Robin Ann Martin talks about her new novel The Lake Story
Be lifted into the healing connections of nature. Seeking refuge from responsibilities and not yet feeling ready for college life, Rosie retreats to the shores of Ogechie Lake, leaving behind technology and distractions to immerse herself in the whispers of nature. There, she finds human companionship too. Amanda offers a wise gaze and Tarot deck
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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August 12, 2025 -Ashland cooling centers
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August 12, 2025 -Coffee & Conversations
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August 12, 2025 -STEAM Pub! The Magic of Airstreams
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August 12, 2025 -RVML Tuesday Night Lecture Series: Grief, Loss and Trauma as a Spiritual Doorway to Transformation with Christine Hunter-Robertson
Ashland cooling centers
A cooling center for anyone needing to get out of the heat will be open from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 N. 2nd St., Ashland.
Coffee & Conversations
This spring and summer, enjoy Coffee and Conversation with Ashland’s City Council and staff at a local park. Stop by for a casual meet-and-greet and enjoy a cup of coffee. These informal gatherings have no set agenda—just a chance to connect. The City looks forward to seeing you there, because in Ashland, “We are better together!”
STEAM Pub! The Magic of Airstreams
Join us for STEAM Pub! We are partnering up with our friends at Art Bop Beer Co! Once a month we’ll take a deep dive into a STEAM topic (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) AND we’ll do it with a drink in hand! Art Bop will be bringing your favorite beer and kombucha! We
RVML Tuesday Night Lecture Series: Grief, Loss and Trauma as a Spiritual Doorway to Transformation with Christine Hunter-Robertson
Full Title: Grief, Loss and Trauma as a Spiritual Doorway to Transformation: How to use your grief as a catalyst for spiritual awakening and self-knowing. Moving from emotional rigidity and defensiveness by learning emotional agility to lean into the pain of grief in order to face it, and feel it to heal it. How allowance,
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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August 13, 2025 -Wednesday Open Meditation
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August 13, 2025 -Windows in Time: Bringing Water to the Agate Desert and Beyond
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August 13, 2025 -Brazilian spiritual healing
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August 13, 2025 -Ashland CERT monthly training
Wednesday Open Meditation
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.
Windows in Time: Bringing Water to the Agate Desert and Beyond
Roguelands, an effort to sell 5-acre planted and irrigated orchards in the Agate Desert, required the building of the first large-scale irrigation system in Southern Oregon in the early 1900s. How it was done and what resulted is the focus of this presentation by Alice Mullaly. Plan or scam, Rogueland’s consequences set the scene for
Brazilian spiritual healing
Sitting in a relaxed state for 50 minutes and allowing the energies to assist a person.
Ashland CERT monthly training
Ashland CERT offers training on a variety of topics each month to CERT volunteers and the general public. On Wednesday, August 13, come learn some critical preparedness techniques at Ashland Fire Station 1 as we do a deep dive into the Be 2 Weeks Ready program. The fun starts at 6pm.
Thursday, August 14, 2025
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August 14, 2025 -Higher Essence Yoga
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August 14, 2025 -Monthly Meeting – Guitar Society of Southern Oregon
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August 14, 2025 -Thursday Evening Calm Abiding Meditaion
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August 14, 2025 -Guys & Dolls @ Camelot Theatre
Higher Essence Yoga
Yoga Classes for Beginners and 50+. Stretching, breathwork and flexibility Monday and Thursday, 9:00 to 10:00 am at Hidden Springs Wellness Center, 1651 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland Contact: ashlandginny@gmail.com
Monthly Meeting – Guitar Society of Southern Oregon
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
Thursday Evening Calm Abiding Meditaion
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
Guys & Dolls @ Camelot Theatre
Prepare yourself for a dazzling night of entertainment with the timeless Broadway musical Guys & Dolls, brought to life by Director Rick Robinson from Oregon Cabaret Theatre. This classic tale of gamblers, showgirls, and redemption in New York City promises an unforgettable experience filled with catchy tunes, lively dance numbers, and endearing characters. Under Robinson’s
Friday, August 15, 2025
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August 15, 2025 -Red Cross Blood Drive
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August 15, 2025 -Red Cross Blood Drive
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August 15, 2025 -Guys & Dolls @ Camelot Theatre
Guys & Dolls @ Camelot Theatre
Prepare yourself for a dazzling night of entertainment with the timeless Broadway musical Guys & Dolls, brought to life by Director Rick Robinson from Oregon Cabaret Theatre. This classic tale of gamblers, showgirls, and redemption in New York City promises an unforgettable experience filled with catchy tunes, lively dance numbers, and endearing characters. Under Robinson’s
Saturday, August 16, 2025
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August 16, 2025 -Friends of the Animals’ Low-Cost Vaccination and Microchip Clinic
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August 16, 2025 -Strength and Balance for Active Agers
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August 16, 2025 -Lithia Artisans Market
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August 16, 2025 -Lithia Park Free Guided Walks
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August 16, 2025 -Walk through Jacksonville History
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August 16, 2025 -Smoke-Wise in the Rogue Valley During Fire Season: Free DIY Air Filter Workshop & Class
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August 16, 2025 -Beekman Bank Museum tours
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August 16, 2025 -Central Point Woodcarvers
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August 16, 2025 -Guys & Dolls @ Camelot Theatre
Friends of the Animals’ Low-Cost Vaccination and Microchip Clinic
Friends of the Animals (FOTAS) hosts a monthly low-cost vaccination and microchip clinic for our community to help keep their pets healthy and protected. All clinics are available for both cats and dogs. Events are “by appointment only”. One appointment per animal needed! CATS must be in a sturdy carrier; DOGS must be on leash.
Strength and Balance for Active Agers
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
Lithia Artisans Market
The Lithia Artisans Market is back for the 2025 season, held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from March 29 through September. Catch us for a "soft" opening on Winburn Way across from the park entrance. We may have one or two booths near Mix Bakeshop next to the bridge. Whether you join
Lithia Park Free Guided Walks
Beginning May 3, come experience the history, flora and fauna of Lithia park in a guided tour led by knowledgeable and passionate volunteers. Walks run every Saturday morning at 10:00am, May through September. Walks last 90 minutes, are FREE of charge, and are open to locals and visitors alike. Please meet your guide at the
Walk through Jacksonville History
Jacksonville’s “Walk through History” tours are back! At 10 a.m. every Saturday from May 24th through August 30th, Historic Jacksonville, Inc. will be offering one-hour guided walks through Jacksonville’s National Historic Landmark District, the first on the West Coast! Participants will take a stroll through history, visiting government and commercial buildings, fraternal lodges, and homes
Smoke-Wise in the Rogue Valley During Fire Season: Free DIY Air Filter Workshop & Class
1-Hour Workshop & Class. Materials Provided. Preregistration Required. Saturday, Aug. 16, 10-11am • REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diy-air-filter-building-class-at-the-rogue-valley-metaphysical-library-tickets-1333420750359?aff=oddtdtcreator In this free workshop, you will learn to be smoke-wise in the Rogue Valley and build your own household air filter with free materials provided—a $50 value! Limited to 20 people per workshop. Learn how to: Build a basic
Beekman Bank Museum tours
You are invited to “Step Behind the Counter” of the oldest financial institution in the Pacific Northwest—Jacksonville’s 1863 Beekman Bank Museum—when Historic Jacksonville, Inc. opens the museum for summer tours. Established as a “gold dust” office in 1856, it was the first “bank” north of San Francisco. Scheduled 2025 “banking hours” are 11am to 3
Central Point Woodcarvers
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
Guys & Dolls @ Camelot Theatre
Prepare yourself for a dazzling night of entertainment with the timeless Broadway musical Guys & Dolls, brought to life by Director Rick Robinson from Oregon Cabaret Theatre. This classic tale of gamblers, showgirls, and redemption in New York City promises an unforgettable experience filled with catchy tunes, lively dance numbers, and endearing characters. Under Robinson’s
Sunday, August 17, 2025
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August 17, 2025 -Lithia Artisans Market
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August 17, 2025 -Sunday Service: To Question is an Answer
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August 17, 2025 -South Mountain Friends Meeting
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August 17, 2025 -SunFolk Dancing at The Grange
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August 17, 2025 -Beekman Bank Museum tours
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August 17, 2025 -Guys & Dolls @ Camelot Theatre
Lithia Artisans Market
The Lithia Artisans Market is back for the 2025 season, held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from March 29 through September. Catch us for a "soft" opening on Winburn Way across from the park entrance. We may have one or two booths near Mix Bakeshop next to the bridge. Whether you join
Sunday Service: To Question is an Answer
One of our most memorable and beloved hymns ends with the words "And in our search for peace, maybe we’ll finally see:even to question, truly is an answer." Unitarian Universalists are questioners and one of the most sacred parts of our commitment to religious freedom is the right—even the responsibility—to question. Today's service will celebrate
South Mountain Friends Meeting
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
SunFolk Dancing at The Grange
Eastern European folk dancing to live music! No experience necessary. No partners needed. Sundays at Bellview Grange. 1050 Tolman Creek Rd. Ashland, OR 97520
Beekman Bank Museum tours
You are invited to “Step Behind the Counter” of the oldest financial institution in the Pacific Northwest—Jacksonville’s 1863 Beekman Bank Museum—when Historic Jacksonville, Inc. opens the museum for summer tours. Established as a “gold dust” office in 1856, it was the first “bank” north of San Francisco. Scheduled 2025 “banking hours” are 11am to 3
Guys & Dolls @ Camelot Theatre
Prepare yourself for a dazzling night of entertainment with the timeless Broadway musical Guys & Dolls, brought to life by Director Rick Robinson from Oregon Cabaret Theatre. This classic tale of gamblers, showgirls, and redemption in New York City promises an unforgettable experience filled with catchy tunes, lively dance numbers, and endearing characters. Under Robinson’s