Community Calendar

Three brand-new haunted houses (The Silver Scream, Forbidden Fortress, Slayers) anchor a full-blown festival of fear on select nights Oct 3 – Nov 1, 2025. After you claw your way out of the mazes, challenge the Carn-Evil Funhouse, brave the pitch-black Complex: Blackout, loose arrows at Zombie Archery, or cram into one of three mini escape games (Bus 666, Trap House, The Hot Seat). Midway lights stay blazing with Oaks Park thrill rides, a haunted vendor market, coffin-ride “Buried Alive,” food, bars, and roaming monsters—all covered by one grounds pass. 1,000-plus five-star reviews can’t all be wrong.

• Hours & place: 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR 97202—free parking right on the riverfront midway. Gates and rides open one hour before haunt time.
• Tickets: Online General Admission from $23–$40 (prices rise closer to Halloween). Add VIP, All-Access, or ride bracelets at checkout to slash waits and pack in more screams.
• Who should come: Intense scares—best for ages 12+. Event runs rain-or-shine under ample cover. Costumes welcome (no full masks/props).

Get your crew, pick a night, and lock in your spot at ScaregroundsPDX.com before Portland’s biggest haunted event sells out.

Wed., October 15, at 7pm:
Join us for a special screening of the film: "12 Angry Men" with discussion afterwards.

Bridging Divides l- earning to Depolarize Our Relationships.

Join facilitator Marla Estes, MA, and learn how to "depolarize within".

ANPF will be presenting dramatic readings of 4 new plays for our 2025 Fall Festival: "Tipping Point" by Naya James Sonnad, "In Case of Bruising" by Kamila Boga, "Pretend It's Pretend" by Emma Watkins, and "Better" by Vince Gatton. All performances will take place at SOU's Main Stage Theatre, located at 491 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Each performance will be followed by a talkback with the playwright. The performance dates are as follows:

Wednesday, October 15th- "Tipping Point" at 7:30 pm
Thursday, October 16th- "In Case of Bruising" at 1:30 pm; "Pretend It's Pretend" at 7:30 pm
Friday, October 17th- "Better" at 1:30 pm; "In Case of Bruising" at 7:30 pm
Saturday, October 18th- "Tipping Point" at 1:30 pm; "Better" at 7:30 pm
Sunday, October 19th- "Pretend It's Pretend" at 1:30 pm

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.

Thursdays, March 6th-November 20th
Hawthorne Park
8:30a-1:30

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.

Ashland Community Health Foundation invites you to join us for an educational program designed to demystify endowments — what they are, how they work, and why they matter for our community's future.

We are pleased to be joined by financial planning experts Robby D. Harfst, CFP ® and Danette Harfst of Harfst & Associates, and special guest, Dr. Margaret Evans of the Evans Endowed Nursing Scholarship.

Check in begins at 9:30 am. Complimentary refreshments will be available. Seating is limited, so please RSVP soon.

The award-winning OSU Land Steward training helps landowners learn about their property and develop a management plan. This 11-week program covers critical topics like wildfire risk reduction, forests, soil health, wildlife habitat, pasture management, stream care, water capture and distribution, and much more.

ANPF will be presenting dramatic readings of 4 new plays for our 2025 Fall Festival: "Tipping Point" by Naya James Sonnad, "In Case of Bruising" by Kamila Boga, "Pretend It's Pretend" by Emma Watkins, and "Better" by Vince Gatton. All performances will take place at SOU's Main Stage Theatre, located at 491 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Each performance will be followed by a talkback with the playwright. The performance dates are as follows:

Wednesday, October 15th- "Tipping Point" at 7:30 pm
Thursday, October 16th- "In Case of Bruising" at 1:30 pm; "Pretend It's Pretend" at 7:30 pm
Friday, October 17th- "Better" at 1:30 pm; "In Case of Bruising" at 7:30 pm
Saturday, October 18th- "Tipping Point" at 1:30 pm; "Better" at 7:30 pm
Sunday, October 19th- "Pretend It's Pretend" at 1:30 pm

Join us for an inspiring FREE presentation led by Maslow Project’s leadership team—Cheyenne Nichols and Erin Zelinka—as they share how their work transforms lives. Through practical insights, they’ll reveal how Maslow meets children, youth, and families at their most vulnerable—providing essentials like food, clothing, and safe shelter. But the impact doesn’t stop there. With compassion and strategic support, Maslow helps clients move beyond survival, empowering them to pursue education, employment, and a renewed sense of belonging in the community. It’s not just about meeting needs—it’s about restoring hope.
Instructor Bios:
Erin Zelinka: Erin Zelinka brings 20 years of communications experience to her role as Development Officer at Maslow Project. Having served various sectors, ranging from local nonprofits and government agencies to Fortune 500s. Erin, a Rogue Valley native, now dedicates her strategic expertise to a deeply personal mission: sharing Maslow’s impact and securing support for homeless youth and families. In her free time, she enjoys writing, travel, and activities outdoors with her family.

Cheyenne Nichols: Cheyenne Nichols has over 15 years of experience working with at-risk populations. She currently serves as Director of Education and Community Health at Maslow Project, overseeing their school-based program and community health work across Jackson and Josephine County. Cheyenne is an Ashland native and is grateful to be working with youth and families in the region she grew up in.

We are a Zen practice community in the Diamond Sangha lineage founded by Robert Aitken Rōshi. We provide zazen(meditation) instruction, weekly zazen, practice talks, Dharma discussions and more.