Oct 10 Friday
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.
Afternoon Figure Drawing (without Instruction)6 Sessions, Fridays, 1–3:30pm, September 5–October 10All skill levels welcome. All media welcome
Two and a half hours of moderated, figure drawing sessions with a live, nude model in the Rogue Studio. Adults 18 years and older from beginning to advanced levels are welcome. The sessions will include short gestures and longer sustained poses. Students must provide their own drawing materials. Drawing boards, worktables, and easels are available for use.
Sign-ups cover all six classes. We are unable to offer drop-in, or one-time classes at the moment.
Members: $75, Non-members: $85
Evening Instructed Figure Drawing6 sessions, Tuesdays 5–7:30pm, September 9–October 14All skill levels welcome. All media welcome
This class will present an intuitive approach to drawing the nude human figure. We will work from the model, incorporating gesture, observation and imagination to create drawings that enhance and develop your own creative style. Beginners as well as those with experience are welcome. In addition to doing exercises in class, we will look at great drawings of the past to discern the elements that make up their beauty. I will be available to offer guidance and direction as needed, and even homework if you desire.
Oct 11 Saturday
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.
Join us for a day of learning, sharing, and inspiration in the spirit of building fire resilient rural communities.We'll hear from our host, Don Hamann, owner of Don Hamann Inc. and Oregon Department of Forestry's 2023 Merit Award winner, about his experience with community forest management and wildfire readiness, and share stories and strategies for resilience.
Lunch and programming funded by Southern Oregon Climate Action Network (SOCAN) in partnership with Oregon State University Extension, SOREC.
Sound Advice! is a free monthly, peer to peer, and hands-on introduction to hearing loops put on by The Shedd’s Hearing Loop Committee. Practice using your hearing aid or cochlear implant to access hearing loops to dramatically improve hearing accessibility in both public and personal settings. Theatres, including The Shedd, Florence Event Center, Cottage Theatre, and the Liberty Theatre are looped. Many houses of worship are looped. Eugene Airport and the Library are looped. Small loops can be installed at any reception desk or checkout counter. Loops can be portable to take with you to hear better in many settings. TV rooms, computers, taxi cabs, buses, and even outdoor events can be looped. Come join friends with hearing loss to learn about this important and universal technology. Friends and family are encouraged to attend!
This two-day teaching with Lama Karma Yeshe Chodron happens October 11 & 12, from 10 AM - Noon & 2 - 4 PM each day at Kagyu Sukha Choling, Ashland's Dharma Center of Refuge. Lama Yeshe will share the Four Reliances - the Buddha's practical tools for listening, contemplating, meditating and integrating teachings. The four sessions emphasize confident engagement with any teaching, combining group dialogue with personal practice.
Heal. Connect. Evolve.Join us for our monthly Healing Circle, centered around the somatic practice of Systemic Constellation.
What to expect:Spiritual ConnectionAncestral HealingEmotional InsightSafe Community SpaceDeep Care for Heart and Soul
Systemic Constellation Work is an active group process for personal and collective healing and evolution. To delve into personal issues, ancestral patterns, or collective trauma, Constellations offer a supportive space for deep reflection and transformation.
Family & Friends Art DayAll ages welcome.2nd Saturday of the month12 pm–1 pm & 1 pm–2 pmAugust 9, September 13, October 11, November 8, & December 13
Come create, explore, and enjoy discovering art at the Rogue Gallery & Art Center the second Saturday of each month. Create interesting art projects in the Rogue Studio and explore our Main, Community, and Members’ Gallery spaces with an art scavenger hunt the whole family will enjoy! All children must be accompanied by an adult.
ALL AGES WELCOME. ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. NO CHARGE.