Community Calendar

One of the country's longest rail-to-trail conversions has grown by three miles in sunny Ukiah.

On Sunday, April 26th, 2026 Ukiah community members will gather to celebrate the grand opening of their fourth segment of the Great Redwood Trail, the country’s largest rail-trail project. When complete, the Great Redwood Trail will span San Francisco Bay to Humboldt Bay and beyond, offering non-motorized commuter and tourist experiences through some of Northern California’s most beautiful landscapes.

What: The Great Redwood Trail Grand Opening and Fun Run, Ukiah
When: Sunday, April 26th
* 8 am - Register for Fun Run (optional suggested donation)
* 9 am - Fun Run (3 miles run or walk, all are welcome)
* 10 am - Ceremony & Ribbon Cutting
Where: 1601 Airport Rd, Ukiah, CA 95482 (end of Airport Park Blvd) [free parking by generous invitation of Emerald Sun]

More details at Facebook event page.

Join us for our annual Spring Native Plant Sale for the Pollinators!
With multiple native plant growers, this sale provides the largest selection of plants native to the Southern Oregon bioregion all in one place!
Find lots of native plants from Pollinator Project Rogue Valley and returning vendors Klamath Siskiyou Native Seeds and Cornucopia Acres!
To help make your shopping experience more efficient - and fun! - look for lists of the plant species available from each vendor at least a week prior to the sale.

The Best of the Best features high school students from Southern Oregon. The show is juried on who gets to show their art; each school is allowed 10 projects. Once the museum puts the art on display a committee of local artists judge the art for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Show is up until May 5th. Come down and show these young artists your support.

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.

Siskiyou Singers presents exciting and beautiful songs of Brazil, Argentina, Puerto Rico, and Mexico (sung in Spanish and Portuguese) with great percussion and conga, plus guests - the Woodburn High School Mariachi - at SOU Music Recital Hall APRIL 25 and 26 BOTH Saturday and Sunday at 3 pm. in a Latin American Choral Celebration. Come enjoy this rare and wonderful Latin American choral celebration. Tickets are $25; Tickets are only $5 for Students with ID or Oregon Trail Cardholders, available at SiskiyouSingers.org or the Music Coop or Paddington Station in Ashland.

All the 2nd Congressional District Candidates running in the Primary this May have been invited to speak at a forum where the focus will be on Community Service. The candidates will be responding to questions related to how they value service and how it might relate to their candidacy for public office.
There will be time available after the forum for candidates to talk with the audience over light refreshments.

Yoga classes for beginners and 50+
Stretching and breathwork

The Best of the Best features high school students from Southern Oregon. The show is juried on who gets to show their art; each school is allowed 10 projects. Once the museum puts the art on display a committee of local artists judge the art for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Show is up until May 5th. Come down and show these young artists your support.

Discover the joy of music in this engaging class designed for children 0-5 and their caregivers. This class combines singing, rhythm, movement and sign language. Get ready to sing beloved songs from around the world and make music together in this weekly class! Sponsored by Jackson Care Connect. (Ages 0-5 with accompanying adult -$5 per child ) This class repeats weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Instructor Bio: Laurie Finear has been a music teacher in the Rogue Valley for over 15 years as a certified Music Together teacher. She now creates and teaches her own music classes for children and their caregivers in Ashland and Jacksonville. She is passionate about sharing the joy of music with children and families.