Community Calendar

Dual-resident painter and San Francisco Art Institute alum Patricia Schaefer- Robbins will debut a concurrent solo exhibitions at Nous Restaurant.

The exhibition brings a unique global perspective to Ashland’s art scene. Splitting time between
studios in Ashland and London, England, Schaefer-Robbins uses oil and acrylic to weave together
botanical themes, still life, pagan traditions, and ancient lore.

At Nous Restaurant, visitors will get an exclusive look at mythical and ritualistic works, including
"Offering," and pieces from an ambitious new series of larger-scale panels exploring goddess
mythology, such as "Court of the Autumn Equinox" and "Song of the Green Woods."

The first Culture Commons Festival brings three days of music, art, film, dance, storytelling and food to venues across the Eureka Cultural Arts District, September 25 to 27. Friday opens with Red Cedar, a Native percussion ensemble. Saturday: a makers fair at Blue Ox Millworks, taiko and dance on the waterfront, a puppet parade to the Old Town Gazebo, and a drag runway show at the Clarke Museum. Sunday: a Stories of Wigi celebration of storytellers at the Wiyot Tribe's Da Gou Rou Louwi' Cultural Center, short films by North Coast filmmakers at the Eureka Theater, and square dancing and swing to close. Every event is free and all ages. Full schedule at eurekaculturalartsdistrict.org/culturecommonsfestival

Vocalist Vanessa Finney and guitarist Jason Wolverton perform vintage and international jazz favorites, Bossa nova style.

Starting May 3, the heart of downtown Ashland will be home to the Saturday Market, running every Saturday until October 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the 100 block of Oak St. This exclusive one block long market provides healthy options, fresh organic produce, artisan foods, and more every week for the locals and travelers passing through. We encourage everyone to join us in supporting local while cultivating community in Southern Oregon.

May 3rd -October 25th
Downtown on Oak St.
9:00a-1:00p

🎉 Annual Warehouse Sale! 🎉

Join us for our BIG annual warehouse sale with incredible finds, great prices, and plenty of treasures waiting to be discovered!

Saturday, September 26 | 9 AM–4 PM
Sunday, September 27 | 9 AM–12 PM

Come shop, save, and support hospice care in our community. We can’t wait to see you there!

Come experience the history, flora and fauna of Lithia park in a guided tour led by knowledgeable and passionate volunteers.

Walks run every Saturday and Sunday morning at 10:00am, May through September. Sunday walks begin July 5.

Walks last 90 minutes, are FREE of charge, and are open to locals and visitors alike. Please meet your guide at the front entrance of Lithia Park across from the Plaza.

This program has been running since 1989, and is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in Ashland’s crown jewel.

Is your child listening to you? Join Parent Coach Satya for a FREE talk designed to help parents experience a breakthrough in setting limits. If you find yourself struggling to stick to boundaries, fearing conflict with your child, feeling like your voice is invisible in your own home, or in constant director mode this session is for you. (This class is only for adults, not for children)

We will explore how to create a peaceful and harmonious environment where you feel more connected to your child, even when holding a firm boundary.
• Rules vs. Boundaries: Learn the critical difference between the two.
• Holding Space: Discover what it truly means to hold space for your child.
• The “Aha” Moment: Understand the foundational “why” behind building boundaries that actually foster love and connection.
• Boundaries that Last: How to set limits that stick.

Speaker Bio: Satya Beneventi is your partner in parenting. As a deeply passionate parent coach, she specializes in individual, couple, and group sessions that help families transform their daily dynamics. Satya is dedicated to helping parents move away from power struggles and toward creating peaceful, harmonious homes with lasting change. Satya raised her two children, now 22yo daughter and 20yo son, in Jacksonville!

*Drop-in childcare will be available for $5 per child in the great room of the community center while Satya is presenting in the adjacent area!

Dual-resident painter and San Francisco Art Institute alum Patricia Schaefer- Robbins will debut a concurrent solo exhibitions at Nous Restaurant.

The exhibition brings a unique global perspective to Ashland’s art scene. Splitting time between
studios in Ashland and London, England, Schaefer-Robbins uses oil and acrylic to weave together
botanical themes, still life, pagan traditions, and ancient lore.

At Nous Restaurant, visitors will get an exclusive look at mythical and ritualistic works, including
"Offering," and pieces from an ambitious new series of larger-scale panels exploring goddess
mythology, such as "Court of the Autumn Equinox" and "Song of the Green Woods."

Help Create a Mural At ScienceWorks!

ScienceWorks is creating a new mural on the Walker Avenue side of the museum, & we want you to help create it!

During our Books & Brews Nostalgic Book Fair, community members will throw paint-filled balloons at the museum wall, laying the colorful foundation for a permanent mural inspired by patterns in nature. It’s a fundraiser for ScienceWorks & a chance for our community to create something together.

Get hands-on, have some fun, & help create a mural our whole community can enjoy!

Rediscover the magic of the Book Fair at Books & Brews, a celebration of stories, creativity, and community for all ages. Browse books and comics, meet local authors, discover independent booksellers, and swap an old favorite for something new-to-you. Enjoy hands-on activities, test your skills with a crossword workshop, and explore a vibrant lineup of community partners and vendors. Adults can relax with a glass of wine or cider while families enjoy food, fun, and plenty of opportunities to spark their curiosity. Come relive the nostalgia of book fairs past—and make some new memories along the way!

Books & Brews
A Nostalgic Book Fair

Saturday, September 26
11 AM to 4 PM
Free with membership or admission