Community Calendar

The Scott River Watershed Council invites you to join us on May 17, 2025, for a Sugar Creek Ranch & Beaver Haven Conservation Open House. This special event offers a unique opportunity to explore ongoing restoration efforts, learn about local conservation projects, and connect with experts dedicated to preserving the health of our watershed. Visitors will gain insight into habitat restoration initiatives, fisheries monitoring, and sustainable land management practices that support the ecological resilience of Sugar Creek and the broader Scott River watershed.

Whether you're a landowner, conservationist, or community member, we welcome you to be part of this collaborative effort to protect and enhance our natural resources. Mark your calendar and join us for a day of education, engagement, and stewardship!

There are two separate events:

7:00am to 3:00pm - Fishing for kids, birdwatching, hiking, nature journalling, fire making, and more! This is free, open to all!! PLEASE NOTE: All fishing equipment needs to be brought by participants.

3:00pm to 6:00pm – Drinks, hors d’oeuvres, program, dinner and dessert auction! Please purchase ticket(s) below.

Willow Wind Community Learning Center will be hosting its First Annual Community Rummage Sale on Saturday, May 17th, 2025 from 8 am - 2 pm PDT at 1497 E Main St, Ashland, OR 97520. The purpose of the event is to raise funds for school programming otherwise not covered by the school budget.

At the rummage sale you’ll uncover hidden treasures like kids’ books, toys and games, kids/teen/adult clothing, jewelry, sporting goods, quirky collectibles, and gently loved items with stories to tell—all at unbeatable prices. In addition to the sale, the school will be hosting food trucks: Rogue Food Unites, Detroit Mike’s Pizza and Bagels, along with coffee and pastries from Bar Juillet!

We want to thank the greater Ashland community in advance for your support and look forward to seeing you out there on May 17th!

This small group personal training program is designed for groups of 8-10, offering the benefits of personal training in a group setting.

All fitness levels welcome, though you will need to be able to get up and down from the floor without assistance. A combination of weight training, balance exercises and some cardio with functional lifelong wellness in mind. Benefits include prevention of osteoporosis by stimulating the growth of muscle and bone, mental and emotional health, improved immune system, and most importantly lower risk of falls, metabolic diseases and cognitive decline.

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

Beginners and 50+ Yoga Class
Being held on Mondays and Thursday mornings

Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market is a richly woven tapestry of farmers, ranchers, crafters, food processors, board and staff dedicated to the land at-large and our beautiful valley community in particular.

We're dedicated to putting our utmost effort and passion into the soil and food that sustains you. Through hard work and innovative practices, we strive to provide the best. During the outdoor season, we host up to three markets a week for the best access to the incredible bounty our bioregion has to offer.

Calling all teens! Want to level up your babysitting skills and become the go-to sitter in your neighborhood? Join the North Bend Public Library on Saturday, May 17, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a Teen Babysitting Workshop led by Coos County 4-H instructor Elissa Wells.
This program is designed for teens ages 13-18 and is a hands-on workshop that will cover essential babysitting tips and tricks, from keeping kids entertained to handling common challenges with confidence. Whether you’re new to babysitting or looking to sharpen your skills, this course will help you feel prepared and ready for the job.
For more information or to sign up, contact the North Bend Public Library at www.surveymonkey.com/r/XVTDJGS.

Join us on the morning of May 17th for the Second Annual Ashland Alleycat! Started in 2024, the Ashland Alleycat is a community bike event designed to get riders of all abilities out there riding bikes! An alleycat is a scavenger hunt style bike race, where riders are given clues to reach checkpoints and complete challenges. There will be varying course lengths of 5 miles, 10 miles, and 25 miles to meet experience levels of a variety of riders.

The Alleycat will meet at Hunter Park, between the tennis courts and the bike paths, on Saturday May 18th, at 9:30 AM. We have a suggested donation of $10 - 20 which will provide lunch and swag! For more information and registration, please visit https://events.humanitix.com/ashland-alleycat-2025 walk-ups are available as capacity allows, so please register in advance!

Hope to see you there!

Over 40 ceramic artisans gather in the gorgeous gardens of Edenvale winery. Music from 12 to 2 food and wine for purchase from Edenvale.

Join us Friday May 16th thru Sunday May 18th for the Ashland Sidewalk Celebration! We’re bringing the joy of stories to the streets with a variety of books and more on sale, plus some extra sidewalk fun for all ages.
🎟️ Try your luck in our Raffle for a chance to win prizes!
📝 Visit our Pop-Up Community Typewriter to tap out a note, a poem, or a thought to share on our public bulletin board — because words are meant to be shared!

Come for the deals, stay for the stories, and help us celebrate community, creativity, and the magic of the written word!