Community Calendar

Kagyu Sukha Chöling’s 2026 Spring Auction is now live, featuring a diverse, community-curated collection of Dharma art, antiques, handmade goods, local services, rare collector’s items, and unique offerings from across the Rogue Valley and beyond.

This year’s auction includes traditional Himalayan and Buddhist artwork, vintage and historical pieces, artisan crafts, wellness offerings, and meaningful objects gathered through the generosity of community members and supporters of the dharma.

Whether you are a collector, art lover, practitioner, or simply curious to browse an unusual and beautifully assembled collection, the auction offers something for every level of interest and participation.

Proceeds support the ongoing activities and programs of Kagyu Sukha Chöling, a Tibetan Buddhist meditation center in Ashland dedicated to the study and practice of the Kagyu lineage.

New Exhibition - StitchPunk presented by SAQA

Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the art quilt: "a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure."

Our vision is that the art quilt is universally respected as a fine art medium. SAQA’s core values are: excellence, innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

Over the past 3+ decades, SAQA has grown into a dynamic and active community of over 4,000 artists, curators, collectors, and art professionals located around the world.

American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 is having 9-Ball Tournaments starting on every Sunday. Staring on May 3rd at noon

9-Ball, standard rules, with a $5.00 buy in for 5 rounds.

206 NW F St, Grants Pass. 541-474-6400. There will be food and drinks available for sale.
Plus NASCAR starting at 11am

Get a taste of the "old West" and Jacksonville's gold mining days when you step behind the counter of the oldest financial institution in the Pacific Northwest. The 1863 Beekman Bank Museum, located at 110 W. California Street in Jacksonville, saw over $40 million in gold cross its counters during the town’s heyday in the late 1800s—the equivalent of over $1.5 billion today. Interact with costumed docents sharing stories of late 19th Century banking practices, gold shipping, and handshake deals; step behind the counter and peer in drawers containing old checks, stage schedules, and paperwork; enter the vault that stored all those millions in gold!
Admission is FREE but donations are encouraged with all monies going towards the preservation and maintenance of this historic legacy!

Join the Cal Poly Lacrosse Club for a free lacrosse clinic for boys and girls (ages 6-14) of all skill levels! No experience is necessary, and all equipment is provided. Our experienced college players and coaches will teach the fundamentals in a fun, supportive environment—covering passing, shooting, teamwork, and game basics. Discover why lacrosse is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country and experience the excitement of this fast-paced game firsthand. Come learn, play, and make new friends. Everyone is welcome—just bring your energy and enthusiasm! These clinics are completely FREE, but space is limited — so register now at http://humboldtlacrosse.org/

Why have a meditation practice?
Proven benefits of this practice:
Stress reduction
Lessened emotional reactivity
Lowered negative emotions
Clearer sense of purpose
Increased Discernment (wisdom)
Sense of well-being and calmness

Join this instructional and discussion meditation group:
Please text (970)319-1697 or email jessbates@gmail.com to register.
Sundays, 2-4pm Ashland Oregon

Meditation is a progressive practice, and sometimes very subtle. This group is provided to give you a framework for your practice, and a discussion opportunity for clarifying your experiences and to avoid getting 'stuck' which can happen in various ways.
We are a joyful community, excited to be taking part in our individual explorations of consciousness and learning how that relates to our realities.

Taught in practical, direct and non-sectarian terminology.

Sunflowers and Solidarity Barn Benefit fundraiser to support Ukrainian families living in the Rogue Valley is planned for Sunday, May 31st from 2-6 PM at The Red Barn at 2770 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, Oregon. The event will feature live music by 33 String Drive Bluegrass band, performing a special tribute to Maddox Brothers and Rose - the celebrated hillbilly swing band of the 1950s and 60s, which included local residents Rose and Don Maddox. Caller Kayla Blanchflower will lead a square dance with instruction for all skill levels. Additional highlights include a pie and cake auction, Ukrainian crafts and treats, and opportunities to meet members of the local Ukrainian community. A no-host bar will offer beer and wine; non-alcoholic beverages and light refreshments will also be available.

Proceeds from the Sunflowers & Solidarity Barn Benefit will support 21 Ukrainian families who have resettled in the Rogue Valley as a result of the ongoing Russian invasion. Many of these families face significant financial hardship due to delays and new fees in the immigration process, including lengthy work-permit renewals and substantial application and approval costs. Contributions will help cover urgent expenses such as immigration fees, basic living needs, and integration support.

Tickets for Sunflowers and Solidarity Barn Benefit are $50 and can be purchased at Music Coop at 268 E. Main St, Ashland or online at UnitingforUkraineRV.org

Radium Girls by D.W. Gregory is a historical drama based on the true story of young women who worked as dial painters in the 1920s and were poisoned by the radium-based paint they used, leading to a fight for justice against their employer, the U.S. Radium Corporation. The play follows dial painter Grace Fryer as she and other sick workers sue the company, highlighting themes of corporate responsibility, workers' rights, and the commercialization of science, all while showing the devastating health effects of radium exposure, such as bone disintegration. Written by D.W. Gregory and Directed by Terri McMahon
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Performances run May 21st - 23rd & May 28th - 31st (Evenings and Matinees included)

Winner of six international competitions, including the prestigious Steinberg International, Daniel del Pino has captivated audiences worldwide from New York's Carnegie Hall to Madrid's Auditorio Nacional.

Experience the passionate world of Spanish salon music as del Pino takes you on a Flamenco-infused journey on themes of nature, woven throughout with new poems from resident poet Tiziana DellaRovere. Don't miss this extraordinary afternoon of musical and poetic beauty.

"Deservedly considered one of the best Spanish pianists of our time." — María Márquez Torres, Ritmo.es

For the 11th season, IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild tours the American West. Mountain tops, old-growth forests, and sunny meadows replace the traditional concert hall in the series featuring pianist Hunter Noack on a 9-foot Steinway concert grand piano. Listen through wireless headphones and wander afield with the music as a soundtrack to your experience in the wild.

Two nights of concerts: May 30 and May 31

Hart-Tish Park sits along the shores of Applegate Lake just south of Jacksonville, within Oregon’s Applegate Valley. The concert site slopes gently toward clear, calm water, with wide-open views across the lake to the Red Butte Wilderness—an ideal setting for an evening of music outdoors.

The park’s name comes from the Takelma word Hartish, meaning “heart of the lake,” recognizing this place as the ancestral homeland of the Umpqua, Modoc, Shasta, Takelma, and Latgawa peoples. Visitors are welcome to spend the day exploring nearby trails, swimming, or renting a stand-up paddleboard before the concert.

With thanks to our sponsors & partners at A Greater Applegate, Travel Southern Oregon, and Wander Applegate, and to our hosts at Hart-Tish Park Campground.