Community Calendar

—Nominated for 2025 Artist of the Year by Folk Alliance International—

Mesmerizing folk duo Ordinary Elephant has spent the better part of the last decade on a never-ending tour that’s earned married couple Crystal and Pete Damore widespread critical acclaim and made fans of luminaries like Tom Paxton and Mary Gauthier. The band’s new stripped-down, self-titled collection is the purest distillation of their sound yet, showcasing the arresting power of the couple’s gorgeous harmonies and intricate fretwork. you’ll hear more than just a husband and wife; you’ll hear the sound of sincerity and commitment, of patience and gratitude, of learning to let go of expectation and revel in the simple beauty of the moment.

Praise for Ordinary Elephant (2024):
Nominated for Album of the Year by the International Folk Music Awards

“…beautiful, soulful, exquisitely simple, and totally essential.”
— Ben Salmon, Bandcamp Daily

Watch: https://youtu.be/bff4YmVvTvk

GPHS Project Graduation 2026 is sponsoring the annual "Will-A-Thon" to raise money for a safe drug and alcohol free party for the Class of 2026. Participants will consult with one of the following volunteer attorneys to have a basic will, power of attorney, and advance directive prepared. Cost $300 Single, $350 Couple. All proceeds to to Project Graduation. Call Victory Walker for an appointment today. (541)285-7674. Appointments are February to early April (and are limited). A big thank you to our participating attorneys: Brett Claar, Eric Fournier, Dan Simcoe, Carl Clyde, Christopher Mecca, Gregory Day, Rebecca Peterson, Jaskamal Dhillon, Rachelle Selvig

Trinity Ashland will offer the devotional practice of the Stations of the Cross on Fridays 2/20/26 to 3/27/26 beginning at 12:00 noon in the sanctuary. We will be using the Episcopal Book of Occasional Services. The text of The Way of the Cross is found on pg. 55. You are invited to take part in a meditation on the last day of Jesus’ life, a tradition which dates back hundreds & hundreds of years. See more at https://www.trinitychurchashland.org. Street parking.

A welcoming Episcopal Church, Trinity is a vital community of service, mutual support, and outreach. Sunday worship with Communion: 8 am Traditional, 10 am Choral & monthly evening Celtic services.

A Presentation on the movement to bring back good fire in our region with Margo Robbins of the Cultural Fire Management Council and Michelle Hernandez, co-artistic director of the play "Wusatoumuduk: We Make It Burn. Margo Robbins and Michelle Hernandez will discuss their connection to cultural fire, and how it has cared for the land and sustained culture for millenia. Every lunchbox comes with homemade soup, salad, bread, and a beverage.

All are welcome to experience the joy of folk dancing, and enjoy wonderful live music this Friday in North bend. The North Bend Public Library, in partnership with the South Coast Folk Society, invites everyone to join the fun starting at 6:00 Friday evening, January 9th, in their Activity Room. This is the first in a series, so you don’t want to miss it. Folk Dance Night at the Library will be a regular monthly offering every second Friday at 6:00.

This free, social gathering is open to new and experienced dancers. Dance to live music from around the world played by skilled local musicians. Beautiful, beginner-friendly dances will be taught throughout the evening. They are fun to do, and easy to learn. If you can walk, you can folk dance, and folk dancing is so much more fun. Don’t be shy, give it a try.

There’s plenty of room for dancing in the spacious, newly remodeled, North Bend Library Activity Room. And, there is room to sit and enjoy live music when you take a moment to rest. Plus there will be refreshments available during the band break.
This is an alcohol-free and fragrance-free public event. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information about the classes, call Paul Poresky at 541-404-8267.

All are welcome to experience the joy of folk dancing, and enjoy wonderful live music Friday, March 13, and every second Friday throughout the year, in North Bend. The North Bend Public Library invites everyone to join the fun starting at 6:00 Friday evening in their newly remodeled Activity Room. This is a special series of free public dances. Folk Dance Night at the Library will be a regular monthly gathering every second Friday at 6:00. New dancers are always welcome. Call 541-404-8267.

GPHS Project Graduation 2026 is sponsoring the annual "Will-A-Thon" to raise money for a safe drug and alcohol free party for the Class of 2026. Participants will consult with one of the following volunteer attorneys to have a basic will, power of attorney, and advance directive prepared. Cost $300 Single, $350 Couple. All proceeds to to Project Graduation. Call Victory Walker for an appointment today. (541)285-7674. Appointments are February to early April (and are limited). A big thank you to our participating attorneys: Brett Claar, Eric Fournier, Dan Simcoe, Carl Clyde, Christopher Mecca, Gregory Day, Rebecca Peterson, Jaskamal Dhillon, Rachelle Selvig

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

🌲 Sequoia Park Ivy League is back for another pull! 🌲

📚 We have our own Ivy League in town and it’s not what you think. Instead of hitting the books, we are hitting the park to eradicate invasive ivy from our beloved Redwood forest.

⛲ Drop into the park anytime between 9am and 1pm on Saturday, March 14th. Meet at the Glatt St. Fountain at Glatt & T St. We will have all supplies for you, and we will train you on everything you need to know.

😊 This event is family-friendly, minors must be accompanied and managed by their guardian. Please contact 707-441-4218 if you have any questions.