Community Calendar

The North Bend Public Library is excited to welcome Dr. Win McLaughlin, Assistant Professor of Geology at Southwestern Oregon Community College, for a special program titled “Dinosaurs on the Dinner Table” on Saturday, November 15, from 1:00-2:30 PM. During this interactive program, Dr. McLaughlin will present a short lecture exploring the fascinating world of dinosaurs and their lasting impact on our planet. Following the talk, participants will have the rare opportunity to get hands-on with real fossils and ask questions directly to a local expert in the field. This program is free and open to all ages. Whether you’re a budding paleontologist, a dinosaur enthusiast, or simply curious about the prehistoric past, “Dinosaurs on the Dinner Table” offers a fun and educational afternoon for the whole family.

These small gatherings are for those who practice or would like to learn about Christian contemplative, or mystical, spirituality. The meetings are open to the public, educational, supportive, and non-dogmatic, but we are currently meeting in the Ashland Public Library's Guanajuato Room, which has limited space. (Disclaimer: These meetings are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Ashland Public Library.) Please arrive on time to have the doors at the rear of the building unlocked; the library will not yet be open. —Fr. Scott Carter

Learn from a licensed insurance agent specializing in Medicare about the ins and outs of the Medicare program. Hear about the changes on the horizon, and ask questions about enrolling in Medicare and avoiding fines and fees.

This is a great opportunity to see the big picture so you can be a smart consumer and get your questions answered. All are welcome at this event- come for yourself, your mother, your aunt, or a disabled or low-income person you assist. It’s an eye-opening experience for all!

Beata Chapman is a Licensed Insurance Agent specializing in Medicare. She represents many plans in Jackson County, including Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Part D Prescription Drug plans, Dual-Special Needs Plans for folks on Medicaid and Medicare, and Medicare Advantage plans. She offers education, information, and personal research and plan recommendations to local clients and always stands behind her clients after enrollment.

Casual meetings once a month (except December) to increase awareness of the work Community Works does for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking in Jackson County, Oregon, and to further the mission of Community Works. Each month we explore new subjects that are educational and offer opportunities for interesting discussion. Along with this, we have project ideas for helping to lift our clients and the community. Community Works is here to bring HOPE, SUPPORT, and EMPOWERMENT to those impacted by violence.

Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm
In-person and via Zoom
Calm Abiding Meditation
This meditation is common to many traditions of Buddhism. In this practice, we rest our attention on a simple meditative support, such as the breath. Instead of following thoughts and emotions as we usually do, we release them and maintain our connection to the support.

“From this practice, we can experience a stable and calm mind. We learn to maintain and return to a sense of stillness, no matter what our outer circumstances. The mind is relaxed, alert and aware. The results of this practice are serenity, freedom in the face of circumstances, and ultimately Buddhahood.”

From Meditation for Beginners, by Bokar Rinpoche.

To attend Calm Abiding Meditation via Zoom, email the office at OFFICE@KSCASHLAND.ORG to join the mailing list.

Talk Title: Gardenful of Metaphors: Reflections for Cultivating Intentional Gardening".  by Rhonda Nowak

November 21st 2025
Meet and Greet 12:30- 1:00
Meeting 1:00-2:30

      Rhonda Nowak is a teacher, writer and gardener who lives and works in the Rogue Valley. She has taught literature and language arts for 25 years, the last six at Rogue Community College. In addition to her column for the Jacksonville Review, she writes a weekly column and blog called the Literary Gardener for the RV Times. She also writes articles for Southern Oregon Wine Scene magazine and is writer and editor of Ashland Living magazine

These small gatherings are for those who practice or would like to learn about Christian contemplative, or mystical, spirituality. The meetings are open to the public, educational, supportive, and non-dogmatic, but we are currently meeting in the Ashland Public Library's Guanajuato Room, which has limited space. (Disclaimer: These meetings are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Ashland Public Library.) Please arrive on time to have the doors at the rear of the building unlocked; the library will not yet be open. —Fr. Scott Carter

Yoga classes for beginners and 50+
Stretching and breathwork

The 4th International Conference and Expo on Lasers, Optics & Photonics (OPTICS2025) will be held during November 24-26, 2025, in Paris, France. OPTICS is an established event, attracting global participants intent on sharing, exchanging, and exploring new avenues of lasers, optics, and photonics-related research and latest developments. The event will feature world-class (highly cited) Plenary Speakers, established Keynote Speakers, active Invited Speakers, and fresh Contributed Speakers. Additionally, a variety of poster presentations, workshops, and special sessions will engage the audience.

From Pain to Power: Your Breakthrough Guide to Unshakable Freedom is a transformational lecture designed to help you uncover the deeper meaning behind your most painful life experiences. Drawing from the groundbreaking “Soul Freedom” Three-Pillar Integration Framework—Science, Psychology, and Spirituality—this talk reveals how breakdowns, trauma, and crisis can catalyze profound personal awakening and spiritual alignment.

You’ll learn how chronic stress traps you in survival mode, and how acute pain can disrupt the cycle, awakening your intuitive power. Discover how so-called coincidences are actually soul-level messages, and how trauma-induced sensitivity can be transformed into true energetic perception. With practical tools to rewire your nervous system and trust your inner voice, this isn’t just insight—it’s activation.

Guided by Sol Santos’s gripping personal story—from incarceration to inner liberation—this experience is a powerful call to reclaim your life, your voice, and your freedom. It’s time to stop running from pain and start decoding its message. Your transformation begins now.