Community Calendar

First Friday Art Walk: November 7, 2025
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Join us for First Friday Art Walk!

We're excited to share a diverse array of wonderful artwork on display this month and created by our very talented artists. From eclectic visual delights, to interesting conversations, intimate music, and tasty treats, the experience continues to grow as you stroll through Downtown Ashland and visit each gallery and studio.

For a complete list of participating locations and a map, please visit the link below.

www.ashlandgalleries.com/pages/first-friday-artwalk

Come & Listen – live music for piano, organ, flute and more
Come & Walk – our Labyrinth is open to all as a place to ponder, to meditate, to pray, to dance
Come & Enjoy – the beauty of our historic Church, built in 1895 and listed on the National Register of Historical Buildings.

First Friday Art Walk-5-8pm

All are welcome. Church members will be on hand to answer your questions about Trinity.

For more information, please see https://www.trinitychurchashland.org, contact office@trinitychurchashland.org or call 541-201-3418

Street parking available

First Friday Bike Rides are family-friendly bike rides for people of all ages and abilities. We celebrate every first Friday, all year long, Ashland’s future where it is safe, convenient and efficient to bicycle for short in-town trips from anywhere to everywhere. Join us for a fun and short bike ride in and around town.

Join Alice Di Micele as she celebrates her 18th album "Reverse the Flow" with her accompanist, guitar phenom Andy Casad on Friday November 7th at 7pm at the Cedarwood Barn.

A concert inspired by the words of Anglo-Irish poet Cecil Frances Alexander, this concert will feature the Rogue Valley Chorale in a concert of choral anthems celebrating the beauty encompassed in the world around us, whether it be finding awe in the vast magnitude of the cosmos, the wonder of natural landscapes, or the beauty of all living things.

The psychedelic buddy-comedy film The Lemurian Candidate is coming to the Varsity Theater in Ashland from as part of its sold-out West Coast screening tour.

The film features Ashland-based actor Barret O’Brien, a veteran of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and star of Gary Lundgren's films "Above the Trees" and the Duplass Brothers TV series "The Long Long Night." Shot entirely on and around nearby Mt. Shasta, "The Lemurian Candidate" has already become a regional sensation, selling out three consecutive weeks of screenings at Mt. Shasta Cinemas.

As the final production in our American Masters Drama Series, we invite you to embark on a captivating journey with our production of Bus Stop by William Inge, a timeless tale of human connection and unexpected encounters. Set against the backdrop of a remote roadside diner during a snowstorm, this heartwarming play brings together a diverse cast of characters whose lives intersect in remarkable ways. From the charming cowboy with a romantic soul to the spirited young singer dreaming of stardom, each character adds depth and humor to this touching narrative.

Join us for an evening of laughter, love, and life’s unexpected twists with Bus Stop – an unforgettable theatrical experience that will leave you both moved and entertained! This production has a limited two-week engagement.

The Humboldt Folk Dancers invite the public to a live music, International Folk Dance Party, Friday, November 7 from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at the Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L Street, in the Creamery District in Arcata. The event features easy dances and an evening of international music with Chubritza. Cost is $5-10 sliding scale, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. All ages and dance levels are welcome, and you don't need a partner. (707) 496-6734. humboldtfolkdancers.org.

A Steady Heart in Turbulent Times
Bringing Emotions to the Path of Awakening
With Tergar Instructor Tim Olmsted

When the world seems threatening and chaotic, we’re called to respond with as much clarity and balance as we possibly can. For this, we need understanding and skill as we navigate our inner life and the world altogether.

While our emotions may delight and invigorate us, when examined, we find them to be fleeting and unreliable. On a subtle level, the emotions often obscure the abiding peaceful awareness that lies at the very heart of each of us. During this daylong retreat, we’ll discover how to use the energy and richness of our emotional life as the golden thread along the journey to awakening. We’ll learn to bring emotions to the path – as the basis for inner peace and equanimity, as a source of radiant compassion, and, finally, as brilliant wisdom.

This online program is open to anyone, experienced meditators and those who are just starting out.

Tim Olmsted has been a student of meditation for the past 50 years. For twelve of those years, Tim lived in Nepal and worked as a psychotherapist. There he studied with many of the greatest Buddhist teachers of our time, including Mingyur Rinpoche’s father, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. After returning from Nepal, Tim founded the Yongey Foundation to support Mingyur Rinpoche’s activities in Asia. Tim served as director of Gampo Abbey, a monastery in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. He is the founder and president of the Pema Chödrön Foundation.

Tuition:
Supporter tuition: $115
Base tuition: $85
Reduced fee tuition: $55

Nominations are open for the Civic Contribution Award, which will be presented at State of the Community Luncheon this spring. This prestigious award honors a group or individual that has provided exceptional community service or made an important contribution to the Humboldt County community. Nomination DEADLINE is Dec. 5, 2025. Nomination form on League's website: my.lwv.org/california/humboldt-county
For more information contact Maggie Fleming at maggiefleming2018@gmail.com