Books
Poetry Corner: Doughnuts and producers
Poetry Corner: A humorous sonnet and a sad narrative make for a what-if poem and a should-have-I story of pining for stardom.
May 28, 2025
Poetry Corner: A humorous sonnet and a sad narrative make for a what-if poem and a should-have-I story of pining for stardom.
A book signing of Ruth Wire’s third and fourth novels, “Love Among the Grownups,” and “Universe of Two,” will be held at The Metaphysical Library, 1757 Ashland Street, Ashland, December
Poetry Corner: Poetry can stimulate and soothe at the same time, and in these hot summer days, a poet remembering an Ashland winter day can do both. Read, and dream about snow before going out into the summer sun.
The Ashland AAUW branch has been awarding scholarships to students for three decades. Organizers emphasized the “lofty ambitions” of the recipients and a strong sense of giving back to the community.
Local veterans were honored with a free breakfast on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Elks Lodge No. 944 in Ashland on Veterans Day.
Obituary: Nancy R. Zufich died at at Maple Ridge Senior Living on Oct. 14. She was 89. A longtime Ashland resident and artist, her work graced homes and businesses throughout the Rogue Valley.
Catty Corner: Cats go missing from their homes or neighborhoods all too often, and what most humans don’t realize is that they may be hiding nearby. Learn what to do if your cat goes missing and how to be reunited as soon as possible.
Southern Oregon University (SOU) will host a Native American Heritage Month Celebration — open to anyone — from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, with an Indigenous artisan market, a salmon bake lunch, dancing, and singing. Open to the public, the event will feature about 20 informational and artisan vendors, guest speakers, and intertribal performances representing more than 20 tribes.
Poetry Corner: Seasons change and days grow shorter, which means time for shorter poems like haiku and senryu.
(It’s free)