

Sunday Service: Finding Waldo
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87 4th Street, Ashland 87 4th Street, Ashland, OR










Steve Poltz presented by the Ashland Folk Collective
Carpenter Hall, Ashland 44 S. Pioneer St, AshlandWeek of Events
Monday, January 26, 2026
- January 26, 2026 -Higher Essence Yoga
- January 26, 2026 -Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
- January 26, 2026 -Gentle Yoga for Older Adults
- January 26, 2026 -Line dancing for older adults
- January 26, 2026 -MaryAnn Shank discusses her book “Sor Juana, My Beloved”
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: [email protected]
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
MaryAnn Shank discusses her book “Sor Juana, My Beloved”
Sor Juana, My Beloved won the Isabel Allende Most Inspirational Book of the Year, 2025 Finalist, awarded by the International Latino Book Association. Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, the brilliant 17th century Mexican nun, the poet, the philosopher, the dramatist, fell passionately in love with the Viceroy’s wife. Yet, when she dared to challenge
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- January 27, 2026 -German Interest Group
- January 27, 2026 -SOCAN program: Youth versus the government
- January 27, 2026 -Siskiyou Singers Auditions
- January 27, 2026 -RVML Tuesday Night Lecture Series : Holism, Healing and Mystical Experiences by Dr. Ian Luepker
- January 27, 2026 -Conscious Chant and Meditation
German Interest Group
The German Interest Group meets regularly on fourth Tuesdays. It is a hybrid meeting meeting, in person at the library and online using Zoom. The emphasis will be on tools and tips for finding and researching German ancestors and also for Germans trying to find relatives who emigrated. In some months, the first part of
SOCAN program: Youth versus the government
There is an ancient principle with roots in Roman Law that states (sovereigns and governments) have a duty to manage natural resources for the benefit of the public. Though applying mainly to water resources, recent efforts have sought to expand this Public Trust Doctrine to include natural resources that are impacted by climate change. For
Siskiyou Singers Auditions
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
RVML Tuesday Night Lecture Series : Holism, Healing and Mystical Experiences by Dr. Ian Luepker
Ranier Maria Rilke wrote: I live my life in widening circles/that reach out across the world. / I may not complete the last one, / but I give myself to it. Entheogenic experiences can widen circles that reach out across the world, into ourselves, our ancestral past, the future and beyond. They point toward what
Conscious Chant and Meditation
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
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- January 28, 2026 -Wednesday Open Meditation
- January 28, 2026 -Brazilian spiritual healing
- January 28, 2026 -Taize: Light & Song in the Darkness
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.
Taize: Light & Song in the Darkness
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.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
- January 29, 2026 -Higher Essence Yoga
- January 29, 2026 -Free Quilt Program: The Four Sisters’ Basket Quilt
- January 29, 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: [email protected]
Free Quilt Program: The Four Sisters’ Basket Quilt
RVGS Quilt Committee member, Katie Haugse, will be presenting a quilt made by her grandmother and three great aunts. This basket quilt is primarily made of red and white cotton, was both hand and machine stitched by the sisters while all living separate lives between 1903 and 1909. The ladies' parents both crossed the country
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, January 30, 2026
- January 30, 2026 -Woodfired Pies & Vines – on Friday’s
- January 30, 2026 -Open Mic Night at Artemisia Institute
- January 30, 2026 -Chamber Music Concerts Presents the Baltimore Consort
- January 30, 2026 -The Gus Factor at the Copper Plank
Woodfired Pies & Vines – on Friday’s
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
Open Mic Night at Artemisia Institute
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
Chamber Music Concerts Presents the Baltimore Consort
“The Baltimore Consort is one of the best period instrument ensembles around...distinguished by the absolute joyous mastery of their instruments to the degree that they can improvise at will…” Times Union, NY Chamber Music Concerts (CMC) presents the Baltimore Consort early music ensemble on Friday, January 30th at 7:30pm at the Southern Oregon University Music
The Gus Factor at the Copper Plank
The Gus Factor brings dank grooves in danceable funk, indie, jam, and heavier musical styles to Medford’s premier locale for fresh beer, good food, and righteous jams. The Gus Factor plays with New Orleans swing and heartfelt soul, emphasizing original music and exemplary musicianship. No Cover
Saturday, January 31, 2026
- January 31, 2026 -Strength and Balance for Active Agers
- January 31, 2026 -Walk through Jacksonville History
- January 31, 2026 -Beekman Bank Museum tours
- January 31, 2026 -Central Point Woodcarvers
- January 31, 2026 -CHRYSALIS – a dance concert
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. 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,
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
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
CHRYSALIS – a dance concert
Chrysalis is a performance concert by local company TANDEM DANCE - their fourth original show. It features 12 highly trained dancers, executing choreography in a style that blends contemporary, modern, ballet and jazz elements. The company is characterized by grounded, athletic movement and intricate partnering, and aims to represent high-caliber dance in the Rogue Valley.
Sunday, February 1, 2026
- February 1, 2026 -Sunday Service: Finding Waldo
- February 1, 2026 -South Mountain Friends Meeting
- February 1, 2026 -SunFolk Dancing at The Grange
- February 1, 2026 -Beekman Bank Museum tours
- February 1, 2026 -OREGON CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE FORUM SUNDAY 12:30 pm!
- February 1, 2026 -Steve Poltz presented by the Ashland Folk Collective
Sunday Service: Finding Waldo
Ralph Waldo Emerson (“Waldo to his friends) was a sixth-generation minister, yet after three years preaching at the Unitarian church in Boston (Second Church of Boston), in 1832, he left
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
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.
OREGON CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE FORUM SUNDAY 12:30 pm!
Come at 12:30 FEB. 1 to the Oregon Congressional Candidate Forum Sunday at Oakdale Middle School, 815 Oakdale Ave. in Medford. Meet and CHOOSE the candidate you think will BEST
Steve Poltz presented by the Ashland Folk Collective
Join us for a night with Steve Poltz at OSF's Carpenter Hall in Ashland. A whole evening with Steve Poltz having fun on stage! Every show has its own vibe.






















