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: [email protected]

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

Ashland's 38th annual MLK Day celebration is set for noon Monday, Jan. 19, at the Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. There will be live performances, with Southern Oregon University president Dr. Richard Bailey as keynote speaker. The celebration will be followed by a march to the Ashland Plaza

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

For most of his career, the Emmy Award–winning composer and producer Lucas Cantor Santiago was a self-described luddite. Technology, he felt, was moving too fast, transforming the world and the arts with no regard for the cost in tradition, hard-won human wisdom, and tried-and-true methods of mastery. That changed, however, when Cantor Santiago was commissioned

A quilt was found containing forty-two blocks with signatures, Oregon and Oklahoma, Aunts, Grandmas, and several "Mrs." Why was this quilt made and how did it find its way to Medford? Can genealogical research solve this mystery? Anne Billeter will attempt to answer these questions and share what she has been able to learn about

Krause invites all members of the public and local media to attend her campaign kickoff on January 20th, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Mountain Meadows’ Mt. Ashland Room. This event welcomes citizens to meet Krause, share their thoughts on important community issues. Dessert and light refreshments will be served and Ashland’s beloved cellist, Daniel

The Siskiyou Singers invite experienced vocalists to audition to participate in the choir’s spring 2026 concert. The concert, entitled “Vecinos en Armonia: Neighbors in Harmony,” will present music of and about Latin America and feature a guest appearance by the award-winning Woodburn High School Mariachi. Auditions will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, January 20

Entoning Sacred Mantras Join Magdalena Paz and our circle of voices to create a frequency from a heart-centered space EVERY TUESDAY except holidays Bring a cushion to sit on. $5-$10 Donation

Navigating decisions about senior living is hard, and it begins with a simple conversation. Get your questions answered! Topics Covered: Where to begin in this process How are care needs assessed and priced How to age in place safely How to property evaluate a senior living community during a tour What is independent living When

The Ashland Chamber is kicking off the 2026 year with a conference on one of Ashland, and our region’s, most economically impactful industries: regional healthcare. Specifically, the conference is focused on collaborative opportunities to build the future workforce in the healthcare industry, identifying opportunities and showcasing successful models in action.

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.

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

“Bridging Divides” Learning to Depolarize Our Relationships Video & Discussion facilitated by Marla Estes, MA. THIRD WEDNESDAYS Monthly at 7pm: Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20, Jun 17 Wed. Jan 21, 7pm: “How to Build a Bridge” In a time when conversations so often fracture along lines of “us versus them,”

Taizé is a contemplative candlelight service that incorporates simple songs with reflective readings and brief silent meditation. Our weekly ecumenical Taizé service lasts about 45 minutes and offers time for your personal prayers and the lighting of candles.

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: [email protected]

Family trees and pedigree charts provide a simple graphic format for presenting the who, when, and where of our ancestral research. But do you want a simple family tree, a horizontal pedigree chart, a fan chart, or a descendants chart? How many generations should you put on one chart? And what the heck is an

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

Join us Thursday, Jan 22nd at Art Bop Beer Co. in Talent from 4-6pm for a fun zine meetup and art-making fun! A zine (pronounced "zeen") is a handmade paper booklet with words and pictures to express an idea you are passionate about. New year resolutions? A recent travel journey? A problem in your community?

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

Mark Novak is a writer who works primarily from the San Francisco/Bay Area. He holds an M.A. in Creative Writing and Poetry from San Francisco State University. His work has been featured in the “Monterey Poetry Review,” “Miserere Review,” “Lothlorien Journal of Poetry,” and “Bards West,“ His work, ‘The Vagabond Quothe Shakespeare’ was the 6th

RANKED CHOICE VOTING (RCV) is easy as 1,2,3. Our brains are wired to rank. All day long we rank our choices...Which coffee to get? Which ice cream to choose? Which shirt to buy? For a voter, Rank Choice Voting (RCV) works exactly like that. You order your choice of candidates from most preferred to least

Ashland's Friday night just got tastier. Imagine this: It's the end of the week, your shoulders are finally down, and you're eyeing something delicious -- and maybe just a little indulgent. That's where we come in. Welcome to Woodfired Pies & Vines, every Friday at Resistance Wine Co. Featuring Allium Wood Fired Pizza paired with

Rick Fröberg was an accomplished artist and musician born in Southern California who spent most of his early creative years in San Diego before moving to New York, and then back to San Diego toward the end of his life. While juggling both of his creative outlets, he established a meaningful, urgent, vital, and powerful

Get Ready to Share Your Light! Join us at our ongoing Friday Open Mic night, a truly encouraging space where all voices and creative expressions are deeply welcome. Hosted by key community member Iósua Henryk Muineachán, this special gathering is designed to reinforce the beauty of the creative process—regardless of where you are in your

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. A combination of weight training, balance exercises and some cardio with functional lifelong wellness in mind. Benefits include prevention of osteoporosis by stimulating the growth of muscle and bone,

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

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

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

The popular A STORY ALOUD returns with its signature sound effects, music, and professional actors presenting a staged reading of a classic short story at the Jacksonville Library. The event is free and runs about an hour. January's story is "The Bookstore Sisters" by Alice Hoffman. Hosted by actor Barret O’Brien and starring Christine Williams

The Southern Oregon Living and Dying Alliance invites the community to attend Community Death Care Workshops, a four-part series offered providing education and open conversation about end-of-life planning, caregiving, and aftercare. The first workshop, held at the PEACE HOUSE in Ashland on Saturday January 24 from 1-4pm: Workshop #1 PIES AND PLANNING This workshop is

All skill levels are welcome to join us for this fiber arts crafting hour. Bring your knitting, crocheting, or other fiber arts project for an hour of crafting camaraderie at the library. Supplies will also be provided for a simple knit or crochet craft for those looking to learn a new project. This group meets

This month ScienceWorks welcomes a new artist into the Art in STEAM gallery; KYRIANNA, an internationally known watercolor and mixed media artist who creates work centered around the theme of chronic pain and illness. KYRIANNA's practice began young as she developed a debilitating chronic pain condition at the age of twelve. Her installation, Chronic Conditions Through the

Welcome to the Winter of Rebellion Our after-hours speakeasy-style series where wine flows, jazz smolders, and comedy keeps things dangerously fun through the winter months. We’re hosting a rotating lineup of intimate nights filled with live jazz, stand-up comedy, and that underground energy you didn’t know you needed this season. Each evening has its own

What do you do when you're faced with the unknown? At this service, we'll explore the discomfort of living in uncertainty and the different ways people encounter what is not yet known—and what may never be known. Everyday experiences, spiritual questioning, and personal loss are woven together to examine how the search for certainty affects

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 [email protected]  

Eastern European folk dancing to live music! No experience necessary. No partners needed. Sundays at Bellview Grange. 1050 Tolman Creek Rd. Ashland, OR 97520

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

Enjoy an afternoon of fashion and fun at The Ashland Grange at a benefit fashion show for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival! Witness the magic of Shakespeare’s world come to life as models strut down the runway in stunning costumes from Oregon Shakespeare Festival productions! Up close and personal for you! The show is sponsored by

NACUSA of Southern Oregon presents a solo piano concert with concert pianist Liane Alitowski and guest vibraphonist Clara Kidd. Original compositions by Southern Oregon composers.