Week of Events
Monday, August 3, 2026
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August 3, 2026 -Higher Essence Yoga
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August 3, 2026 -Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
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August 3, 2026 -Gentle Yoga for Older Adults
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August 3, 2026 -Line dancing for older adults
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
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
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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August 5, 2026 -Wednesday Open Meditation
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August 5, 2026 -Brazilian spiritual healing
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August 5, 2026 -Creative Writing Workshop
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August 5, 2026 -City of Ashland Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
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.
Brazilian spiritual healing
Sitting in a relaxed state for 50 minutes and allowing the energies to assist a person.
Creative Writing Workshop
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
City of Ashland Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
City of Ashland's monthly Historic Preservation Advisory Committee meeting.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
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August 6, 2026 -Higher Essence Yoga
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August 6, 2026 -Thursday Evening Calm Abiding Meditaion
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
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
Friday, August 7, 2026
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August 7, 2026 -First Friday Bike Ride
First Friday Bike Ride
A fun, family-friendly bicycle ride in Ashland. The ride is for people of all ages and abilities which reflects the vision of Streets for Everyone; a transportation system that is safe, convenient and efficient for everyone, independent of how they travel for everyday, short, in-town trips. The ride is sponsored by Streets for Everyone, a
Saturday, August 8, 2026
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August 8, 2026 -Green Bag Pickup Day
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August 8, 2026 -Strength and Balance for Active Agers
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August 8, 2026 -Walk through Jacksonville History
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August 8, 2026 -Monthly Intuitive Healing Circle – Systemic Constellation Event
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August 8, 2026 -Feline Fair
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August 8, 2026 -Beekman Bank Museum tours
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August 8, 2026 -Central Point Woodcarvers
Green Bag Pickup Day
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
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
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
Monthly Intuitive Healing Circle – Systemic Constellation Event
Heal. Connect. Evolve. Join us for our monthly Healing Circle, centered around the somatic practice of Systemic Constellation. What to expect: Spiritual Connection Ancestral Healing Emotional Insight Safe Community Space Deep Care for Heart and Soul Systemic Constellation Work is an active group process for personal and collective healing and evolution. To delve into personal
Feline Fair
Join us at the Rogue Valley Mall to visit with and adopt kittens and cats from local feline rescue groups … all in one place! It’s a partnership to help find purrfect homes for all felines in our community. Five cat rescue organizations are participating. That means you’ll be able to visit with up to
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
Sunday, August 9, 2026
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August 9, 2026 -South Mountain Friends Meeting
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August 9, 2026 -SunFolk Dancing at The Grange
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August 9, 2026 -Beekman Bank Museum tours
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