Community Calendar

Celebrate the arrival of the season at Southern Oregon’s Spring
Awakening 2026, a vibrant multi-day music and arts festival held from
April 17–19 at 3833 Holland Loop Road in Cave Junction. This high-energy
community gathering features an eclectic lineup headlined by
reggae-fusion favorites Sol Seed and the soulful Michael Leslie and
Lightcode Band, alongside a massive roster of Pacific Northwest talent,
burlesque performances, and family-friendly entertainment like Ripples
the Clown. Set against a breathtaking natural backdrop, the weekend
offers immersive art installations, local vendors, and a spirited
atmosphere dedicated to fostering the region's creative culture. For
tickets, camping information, and a full schedule of events, visit
SpringAwakening.net.

Yoga Nidra promotes deep relaxation through soothing meditation, and powerful visualization techniques. The beginning of Spring is a good time for inner reflection and transformation. Harness the energy of this seasonal shift to release old patterns, beliefs, or habits that no longer serve you, and set intentions for positive change in the coming year. Bring a yoga mat, a cozy blanket or pillow for added comfort. Plus bring an open mind, ready to embrace the magic of the season.
This class is suitable for all levels, and no prior yoga experience is required.

Instructor Bio: Darby Ficek is a Certified Yoga Nidra Teacher of Bihar School of Yoga, Bali, Indonesia. Applying both traditional and science based approaches to the practice, she continues to dedicate herself to the study and practice of meditation. With a gentle and compassionate approach, she skillfully guides students through the various stages of yoga nidra, enabling them to access profound states of rest and restoration.

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.

Join watercolor artist and teacher, Carole Whitridge, for this fun class creating original watercolor paintings of spring flowers in charming pots. Learn basic watercolor techniques and practice with several variations. All materials and supplies included for just $20.

In this beginner watercolor class, participants (ages 10+ to adult) will learn to paint smooth washes of color, paint gradients, and details. We’ll use techniques such as lifting paint and adding highlights, to create beautiful, satisfying art. No additional costs.

Instructor Bio: Carole Whitridge combines her love of painting and travel to bring tranquil, accessible classes to her students. She has a deep respect for the art and history of East Asia and strives to bring some of these traditions to her own teaching practice. She teaches watercolor to regional youth and adults alike.

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

Yoga classes for beginners and 50+
Stretching and breathwork

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.

Join Dr. Lue Douthit, Director of Research & Practice at Play On Shakespeare, and Michael P Jensen, Contributing Editor of The Shakespeare Newsletter, for an engaging series of three talks on the Shakespeare plays produced by The Oregon Shakespeare Festival in 2026. Meetings are every third Monday in March, April, and May.

In this talk, designed as prep before seeing the OSF production of Henry IV, Part 1, Lue Douthit takes a practical look at the historical time, how the play works structurally, and the way meaning is conveyed by that structure. Mike Jensen provides an impractical overview of where this play fits into Shakespeare’s history canon, how it came to be written, and the political pressure put on Shakespeare to change the name of the show’s most famous character.

Mark your calendars for each lecture in this series:

March 16th at 1pm for A Midsummer Night's Dream

April 20th at 1pm for Henry IV, Part 1

May 18th at 1pm for The Taming of the Shrew

The 2022 farmers market season opens in Siskiyou County Monday, May 16, from 3:30 to 6 pm on East Castle Street in downtown Mount Shasta. Mount Shasta Farmers’ Market is committed to providing a convenient way for community members to buy food directly from growers and producers in a beautiful outdoor setting with live music. An increasing variety of fresh produce, meats, plants, starts, baked goods, spring rolls, tamales, crafts and more will be available every Monday afternoon (except July 4th) until mid-October. MSFM is a Certified Farmers Market that offers free Market Match vouchers to spend on vegetables and fruit, up to $20 per market day, for CalFresh customers who purchase at least $20 in EBT tokens. The live music lineup this season will include Allison & Victor, RichieG, and Rick Garrett. Get market updates at https://www.facebook.com/MtShastaFarmersMarket