May 17 Friday
The Archaeology Channel International Film Festival is a juried international competition in the cultural heritage film genre, bringing you the world’s best films relating to the human past and our shared cultural heritage. These are great films for the whole family!
Our Keynote Speaker, Dennis Jenkins, will kick off the event at the Festival Banquet, on May 15th at the Gordon Hotel. This is followed by four days of juried films and videos on archaeological and indigenous topics, screened in the Sheffer Recital Hall at The Shedd Institute. We plan other activities at other downtown venues as well. Event details are posted on TAC web site at archaeologychannel.org/festival.
New Day Breakfast at the Bellevue Grange in Ashland
Topic and presentation: Friday, October 21st 8:00-9:30 am
New Spirit Village is a nationally significant pilot project addressing the affordable housing crisis. Kathryn and Barry Thalden will walk us through this charming neighborhood of 87 homes, which will begin construction this fall in Medford. The not-for-profit development utilizes revolutionary ideas and new technology (including 3-D concrete printed walls) to address the concerns of fire, inadequate low-cost housing, and multigenerational financial inequity, providing the opportunity to change people lives by creating a safe, attractive, livable, and stable community.
The 2024 Central Point Wild Rogue Pro Rodeo is set to be the best yet. This year, many of the top 20 cowboys and cowgirls in the nation are coming to Central Point for this National Finals Qualifying Event. On top of that, there will be several new family-friendly events and the fan favorite Cowboy Marketplace all weekend. May 16th, 17th, and 18th at the Expo. Kids get in FREE on Thursday if you purchase tickets from your local Bi-Mart!
General Admission tickets are $20 if you purchase before May 12th, and $25 after that.
Learn to dance West Coast Swing FREE!
EVERYONE is welcome to attend our Beginner Boot Camp Lessons with amazing dancers & teachers James and Elizabeth Wyke, visiting us from their studio--The Space--in Bend, Oregon. Beginner Boot Camp is in the Cosmos (lower ballroom) on Friday night, May 17, 7-9pm at the Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites.
Everyone who "graduates" gets a wristband that's good until 11pm for the comps, shows, & open dancing in the main ballroom on Friday. Gotta say, we think FREE is a pretty darn good deal!
Again, ALL are welcome! No experience necessary or partner needed.
Ashland Folk Dancers!Easy and fun dances from Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean Basin, and all around the world.No experience needed.No partners required.7:30-ish to 8:30-ish Introductory class for beginners 8:30-ish to 9:30-ish: Open dancing to recorded music Come and join the fun at The GEOS Institute!4th & C Streets, AshlandPlease bring clean, dance shoes -- no street shoes allowed on the beautiful hardwood floor!
Every Friday through Dec 31, 2024.07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Pub Trivia Hosted By Capt'n ForresterWednesdays at 7.30pmAll Ages until 11pm*one purchase min*
Reservations encouraged!541-482-6414
First Prize $25 Gift CertificateSecond Prize $10 Gift CertificateThird prizes - Surprise Prize
Each time you play Trivia you get one point. You also get one point for third, two for second, and three for first. You and your team can choose to pick up a missions between Wednesdays to earn more points. On the first Wednesday of the month, you can spend those points on any of the items in the market place. Or save up for the extra special thing.
May 18 Saturday
Castle Rock School in Castella is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through 8th grade. Featuring student-centered instruction, small class sizes, art and music classes, free after-school program and summer camp, free lunch and breakfast for all students, free field trips and outdoor education, and fun family nights and events. We feature a caring and welcoming staff, and encourage parent input and involvement. Transportation available from Lakehead to Mt. Shasta City. You can arrange a tour of the school by calling us at 530-235-0101. Our website is castlerockschool.net.
Starting May 4, 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.