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Naturopath physician Mikinzie Smoot will lead adults in strength-building exercises – incorporating weights, weight bars and step platforms. Book directly with instructor for this unsponsored one-hour class – offered weekly on Wednesday at 8-9am and Fridays 8:15-9:15am.

For registration and payment: https://www.jvillefitness.com For information call: 541-621-1883 or email: drsmootmedspa@gmail.com

Is your child going to be age 5 by September 1st? Then it is time to enroll for Kindergarten. Ashland School District enrollment is now open for the 2026-2027 school year.

This chair-based yoga class incorporates movement, poses, breath, and guided relaxation in both seated and (optional) standing sequences. We move slowly and mindfully, with plenty of opportunity to pause and notice. The classes are designed using the principles of yoga for healthy aging to support brain and body wellness.

GO TO: https://www.consideryoga.com/chair-yoga.html to register and pay.

Instructor Bio: Lori Sours, PhD, has been teaching yoga since 2014 and is a Create an account with JCC Yoga Teacher at the 500-hour level with Yoga Alliance. Beyond Lori’s certification work, her specialized training includes teaching yoga for healthy aging and chair yoga for brain and body health. She is passionate about introducing the benefits of slow, mindful yoga, including chair yoga, to people who want to feel their best every day and age wisely.

Is your child going to be age 5 by September 1st? Then it is time to enroll for Kindergarten. Ashland School District enrollment is now open for the 2026-2027 school year.

Experienced students are the focus of this ongoing class but beginners may join after contacting the instructor. Tai Chi and Qi Gong are calming practices that incorporate slow movement, breathwork, visualization, and meditation. Consistent practice fosters improved balance, body alignment, coordination, and overall sense of well-being. Tai Chi students will also practice the Qi Gong.

To determine if you are ready for this level placement, please contact instructor Carolyn Wolf prior to attending at carwolf@sonic.net.

Instructors Bio: I have been a certified Tai Chi Practice Leader (from the Institute of Integral Qi Gong and Tai Chi) since 2015 and have been leading classes locally since then. I enjoy sharing all the practice has to offer; relaxation, increased body awareness, improved balance, meditation techniques, and overall improved well-being.”

All Southern Oregon businesses interested in learning about and expanding into public contracting are invited to attend the no-cost 2026 Governor's Marketplace in North Bend. The event brings information about public contracting opportunities and business resources to Oregonians across the state. The theme of this year's Governor's Marketplace is Pathways to Partnerships. We must prioritize building shared prosperity across the state and for all communities, especially as it relates to expanding opportunities for partnership between all of our different communities and state agencies.

This one day in-person event will be held in North Bend on August 27, 2026 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pre-registration is highly recommended as session space is limited and there is no charge for attending. Light morning refreshments and lunch will be provided at no cost.

Training Sessions & Continuing Education Credits
This event includes several training session offerings that we invite you to attend. Contractors who are licensed by the Construction Contractors Board (CCB) and attend these trainings are eligible to receive (1) continuing education unit per session. To receive continuing education credits, you must complete the pre-registration form and also sign-in when you arrive at the training classroom.

There is ample free parking at the venue.

Are you listening to the news of the world right now and wondering, "What can I do?!" We've got just the thing for you. KS Wild hosts monthly Activist Nights where we bring you a fresh topic every month to learn about what's happening on your public lands and offer quick, easy, actionable opportunities to stand up for the places that make our area so special and beautiful.

For this month's KS Wild Activist Night, we are digging into the 2001 Roadless Rule. What is it, how did it come to be, why is it important to protect our wildlands, and what's under threat with the proposal to revoke it.

Join us at the KS Wild office from 6-7pm on Thursday, August 27th for a virtual trip into some of our most beloved wildlands that fall under an "Inventoried Roadless Area" protection and learn how you can help stand up with us to protect them.

These Activist Nights are FREE and open to folks of all ages who wish to learn more about ways they can step up into action for their rights and the places they care about most. Sign up for this month's Activist Night below to receive information about our monthly topic and about what to bring.

Why Are Oregon Schools FAILING?

Oregon ranks at the bottom nationally for K–12 academic success. We also have some of the lowest attendance and graduation rates. Salem politicians say they’re going to hold schools accountable. But that’s of little use if we don’t fix the root cause of failure.

Join us at the Medford Library for an information-rich exchange about how we rebuild Oregon K–12 Education to succeed.

Discover How The Science of Learning Leads to Success

Is your child going to be age 5 by September 1st? Then it is time to enroll for Kindergarten. Ashland School District enrollment is now open for the 2026-2027 school year.

Naturopath physician Mikinzie Smoot will lead adults in strength-building exercises – incorporating weights, weight bars and step platforms.

Book directly with instructor for this one-hour class – offered weekly on Wednesday at 8-9am and Fridays 8:15-9:15am.

For registration and payment: https://www.jvillefitness.com For information call: 541-621-1883 or email: drsmootmedspa@gmail.com