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Job/Resume Workshop
Need help with your job search, resume, or cover letter? Drop in for a 20-minute one-on-one session with library staff for personalized support. No appointment needed—just bring your device and job goals!
Job/Resume Workshop
Need help with your job search, resume, or cover letter? Drop in for a 20-minute one-on-one session with library staff for personalized support. No appointment needed—just bring your device and job goals!
Job/Resume Workshop
Need help with your job search, resume, or cover letter? Drop in for a 20-minute one-on-one session with library staff for personalized support. No appointment needed—just bring your device and job goals!
Job/Resume Workshop
Need help with your job search, resume, or cover letter? Drop in for a 20-minute one-on-one session with library staff for personalized support. No appointment needed—just bring your device and job goals!
Job/Resume Workshop
Need help with your job search, resume, or cover letter? Drop in for a 20-minute one-on-one session with library staff for personalized support. No appointment needed—just bring your device and job goals!
Job/Resume Workshop
Need help with your job search, resume, or cover letter? Drop in for a 20-minute one-on-one session with library staff for personalized support. No appointment needed—just bring your device and job goals!
Monday, May 18, 2026
- May 18, 2026 -Higher Essence Yoga
- May 18, 2026 -Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
- May 18, 2026 -Gentle Yoga for Older Adults
- May 18, 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: [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
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- May 19, 2026 -Conscious Chant and Meditation
- May 19, 2026 -RVML Tuesday Lecture Series: Community Emergency Preparedness Made Practical: Tips from a Career First Responder by Kelly Burns
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
RVML Tuesday Lecture Series: Community Emergency Preparedness Made Practical: Tips from a Career First Responder by Kelly Burns
Come attend this engaging and insightful presentation about emergency preparedness for local and regional disasters. Hear first-hand stories and experiences from Kelly’s 30+ year career as an emergency responder. Learn practical, effective and achievable actions that you can do now to prepare yourself and your family when disaster strikes. Kelly Burns was hired as the
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
- May 20, 2026 -Wednesday Open Meditation
- May 20, 2026 -Brazilian spiritual healing
- May 20, 2026 -Creative Writing Workshop
- May 20, 2026 -Job/Resume Workshop
- May 20, 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.
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
Job/Resume Workshop
Need help with your job search, resume, or cover letter? Drop in for a 20-minute one-on-one session with library staff for personalized support. No appointment needed—just bring your device and job goals!
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, May 21, 2026
- May 21, 2026 -Higher Essence Yoga
- May 21, 2026 -Music in the Library: Rogue Valley Symphony
- May 21, 2026 -Democracy in Action Book Club, 18+ YRS
- May 21, 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]
Music in the Library: Rogue Valley Symphony
Take some time out of your Thursday to listen to music in the library. Musicians from Rogue Valley Symphony will fill the main floor of the library with beautiful music. Enjoy it in passing or sit for a while and listen. This series is presented in partnership with Rogue Valley Symphony.
Democracy in Action Book Club, 18+ YRS
Explore democracy, civic engagement, and social change through thought-provoking books and discussions. This club delves into historical and contemporary works that highlight the power of participation in a democratic society. Join us to read, reflect, and connect with others passionate about making a difference. All are welcome! We will read: The Constitution of the United
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, May 22, 2026
- May 22, 2026 -Woodfired Pies & Vines – on Friday’s
- May 22, 2026 -Open Mic Night at Artemisia Institute
- May 22, 2026 -THE MODERN GENTLEMEN Formerly of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
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
THE MODERN GENTLEMEN Formerly of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Rising from their roots with Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, The Modern Gentlemen deliver timeless hits and masterful interpretations of the Great American Songbook. From Motown and The Beatles to classic standards and jazz-infused swing, their harmonies bridge generations with energy, elegance, and authenticity. Praised by Frankie Valli as “truly special—some of the best
Saturday, May 23, 2026
- May 23, 2026 -Strength and Balance for Active Agers
- May 23, 2026 -Walk through Jacksonville History
- May 23, 2026 -Beekman Bank Museum tours
- May 23, 2026 -Central Point Woodcarvers
- May 23, 2026 -How to Grow Vegetables Plants From Seed for a Bountiful Harvest This Year
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
How to Grow Vegetables Plants From Seed for a Bountiful Harvest This Year
Join JCLS and the Jackson County Master Gardeners to learn about the Master Gardener program and how they can support you in connecting with other gardeners in Southern Oregon. Attendees will learn about local demonstration gardens, plant clinics, community gardening programs, and what it takes to become a Master Gardener.
Sunday, May 24, 2026
- May 24, 2026 -Sunday Service: TBA
- May 24, 2026 -South Mountain Friends Meeting
- May 24, 2026 -SunFolk Dancing at The Grange
- May 24, 2026 -Beekman Bank Museum tours
Sunday Service: TBA
TBA Monthly Theme: Being Resourceful Attend in person or watch live or recorded on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@roguevalleyunitarianuniver8871 https://rvuuf.org/
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 [email protected]
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




















