Community Calendar

Yoga classes for beginners and 50+
Stretching and breathwork

After stealing her sister’s Legos at the age of 3, Lydia Doleman became fascinated with building. Lydia has been building with straw and other biobased materials since the early 2000's. Owner of Earth Dragon Natural Building, her work focuses on empowering people and communities to build with natural materials, fosters community connections and creates beautiful high-performance housing. Her work seeks to imbue crafted spaces with the sacredness of natural materials in a way that transforms human habitations into artistic, ecological symbols of home and belonging.
About a third of Oregon’s regulated greenhouse gas emissions result from the Residential and Commercial Sector. Emissions are generated during building construction (embodied emissions) and during day-to-day operation (operational emissions). By employing appropriate techniques during construction, builders can reduce both embodied emissions and operational emissions. Indeed, buildings could be the 6th largest carbon sink. Lydia Doleman’s book “Essential Light Straw Clay Construction” recently published by New Society Publishing is available online. It covers the details of how to build utilizing light straw clay construction.
Maybe you are likely to be undertaking construction yourself or know someone who is. Maybe not. Either way this program will provide you with valuable understanding and insights into one approach to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions.
There is no charge for attending SOCAN events: https://socan.eco/events/.
This meeting is not sponsored nor endorsed by Jackson County Library Services.

Spirals are everywhere- snail shells, whirlpools, pinecones- but what if they’re more than just beautiful patterns? Come explore clues pulled together from science, mysticism, and ancient wisdom which show how spirals function as portals between different realms of existence.

K.C. Winters is an author, illustrator, and longtime educator whose work blends watercolor art, historical research, and human storytelling. One Balloon: Silent Attack on the American Homeland is based on a true World War II event that happened in southeastern Oregon near Klamath Falls on May 5, 1945. A story of history, compassion and forgiveness. A lecture and slide presentation plus Q&A and book signing with the author.

Yoga classes for beginners and 50+
Stretching and breathwork

Do you like Ashland, Oregon history? Join Peter Finkle in a journey “down the history rabbit hole” to explore stories of time and space; of local, state, and national civics; of pioneers and wealthy folks; of near-death and rebirth, both physical and metaphorical; of perseverance, inspiration, and happy endings.

RVML’s “Approaching AI” Hands-On Workshop with Ian Ingram is an informal, facilitated gathering beginning with a brief intro and demonstration, then allowing you to explore on your own and ask questions. No experience necessary. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced professional, this is great environment to explore the incredible array of modern AI tools with a friendly and patient expert.
PRE-REGISTRATION and WI-FI DEVICE REQUIRED (Laptop, Tablet, or Phone)

A one-day conference where investor perspectives, curated startup pitches, and the people guiding the region’s future collide.

Hosted at the stunning Sheraton Redding Hotel at the Sundial Bridge in Redding, California, this conference is for people building businesses and people interested in investing in businesses!

Who will be in the room
☑️ INVESTORS & CAPITAL PARTNERS from across Northern California
☑️ FOUNDERS sharing their vision and building what’s next
☑️ EXPERIENCED OPERATORS who have built, scaled, and advised companies
☑️ ECOSYSTEM BUILDERS with the inside scoop on projects in the works
☑️ BUSINESS LEADERS exploring new opportunities and leveraging scale

Why people attend
☑️ CURATED VISIBILITY into select businesses from Northern California
☑️ EFFICIENT DISCOVERY of potential opportunities, conversations, and ideas in one day
☑️ NEW PERSPECTIVES from investors sharing what they look for and how they support founders
☑️ RELATIONSHIPS & SYNDICATION with angel investors, operators, and capital partners
☑️ CATERED breakfast, lunch, and snacks

Conference Highlights
• Northern California Success Stories
• Investor Insight
• Emerging Economic Ideas
• Pitches by Companies with Rapid-Growth Potential
• Pitches by Companies with Explosive-Growth Potential
• Award Ceremony

Your ticket covers everything — Full details on our website: www.StartupRedding.com/Venture

The North Bend Public Library will host a free educational seminar on Saturday, May 9 at 1:00 PM, exploring the fascinating wildlife of Simpson Reef, one of the Oregon Coast’s most remarkable marine habitats. Presented by marine educators Jan Hodder and Mike Graybill, this program will introduce participants to the animals that inhabit Simpson Reef and the surrounding shoreline ecosystem. Attendees will learn about the region’s marine life and the importance of responsible wildlife viewing along the coast. After the presentation, SEA will set up scopes at Simpson Reef to allow attendees to experience the wildlife of Simpson Reef in person.

Constellation work is a process that can help uncover hidden loyalties: places in our lives where it’s difficult to move forward due to unconscious ways we stay entangled in the wounds and limitations of our family lineage. There are many different ways to utilize Constellation Work and experience the magic and healing that unfolds from this work enabling us to live, and love, more fully and freely.