Community Calendar

Join Ashland Climate’s Streets for Everyone Team for a Block Party! Let's RETHINK ASHLAND STREETS for Safety, Health, Climate, Affordability, Livability, and Happiness

Pioneer Street in front of Ruby’s and Gil’s
Live Music

FREE BIKE TUNING! BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike) — Our awesome volunteers will be on hand to wrench on bikes–free bike tuning for any who may want it at the block party from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. So excited to offer this valuable free service.

May is National Bike Month, and we’re celebrating getting around town on a bike by hosting a block party!

Bike, walk, or roll to Pioneer Street, use the bike valet to secure your bike, and enjoy food and live music at Ruby’s and Gil’s.

Car-free streets are great opportunities for active transportation, parties, the Growers Market, or a parade.

Come join the fun without cars!

Experience Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay, featuring ten acres of illuminated gardens filled with Chinese lanterns inspired by plants & animals from around the world, plus music, food & drinks, live performances on select nights & more.

Show dates are May 1 through June 28. Open Wednesday-Sunday 7-10pm.

Purchase your tickets at www.glowingwild.org

Enjoy a local celebration of World Bird Migratory Day on Saturday, May 16th, 8 am – Noon at North Mountain Park Nature Center in Ashland. Rogue Valley Bird Day will include educational exhibits from local bird interest groups and more, as well as fun all-ages activities.

Adult and children’s binoculars will be available for checkout, with bird walks leaving every 15-30 minutes. These easy walks travel along the park’s bark-chipped trails, or along the accessible, paved bike path. Visitors may also sit down and enjoy the bird watching from the covered pavilion.
This year’s event is coordinated by Klamath Bird Observatory, Rogue Valley Audubon Society, and Ashland Parks and Recreation. The theme “Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter,” highlights the importance of citizen birding science.

Crafts, games, and a self-guided activity booklet will be on hand for kids to learn about birds and earn prizes. At 11am all ages are invited to compete in the annual Bird Calling Contest and “Name that Bird” contest. Join us for a day of birding fun!
To learn more, visit RogueValleyBirdDay.net

Starting May 3, 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.

May 3rd -October 25th
Downtown on Oak St.
9:00a-1:00p

American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 is having their Legion Market Breakfast starting on every
Sat March 21st from 9-11am.
206 NW F St Grants Pass
Checkout the Legion Market and enjoy their Breakfast.
Serving Biscuits and Gravy plus a Full Bar service plus Bloody Marys and Mimosa Specials.
Prices vary depending on the order.
Proceeds benefit American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 Veteran Programs.

Imagine your life without a smart phone—or for that matter any phone at all. What about no computer or internet connection? TV or radio? Time travel with Historic Jacksonville, Inc. back to 1900 for a “retro” tour of “Daily Life Then and Now: 1900 vs. 2026.” Guided 45-minute tours compare the differences in communication, fashion, etiquette, entertainment, chores, household “amenities,” and much more – things we take for granted like electricity, running water, and…bathrooms!
Tours begin every 20-30 minutes between 12n and 3pm at the 1870s C.C. Beekman House, located at 470 E. California Street in Jacksonville, Oregon. Tour admission is $8 (cash or check at the door). You’ll find more information at https://historicjacksonville.org/then-and-now/.
All proceeds go towards maintenance of Jacksonville’s historic buildings and the programs and events that bring them to life and make them relevant for people today.

Over the next two days, we’ll examine real cases (local and national), explore modern investigative techniques, and hear from experts in forensics, psychology, and victim advocacy. We will learn, we will question, and maybe even find a few answers.

While true crime can be compelling, we remain grounded in one principle: respect for the victims and their stories always comes first.

What to Expect

• Case deep dives

• Forensics & investigative insights

• Cold case awareness

• Interactive Q&A

• A respectful, thoughtful community experience

Hear from:

• Investigators

• Forensic specialists

• Legal professionals

• Experts with real case experience and insights

🎟️

Get your tickets at SouthernOregonTrueCrime.com

Invite your friends

Help us build an informed and connected true crime community.
Event Brought to you by:
Southern Oregon True Crime Summit

Third Saturdays: Block Printing With Belinda Moffit
Spend a creative afternoon with Belinda Moffit and learn the timeless craft of block printing. Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned pro, you'll be guided through every step - from designing and carving your block to pulling your very first print. We provide all the supplies; you just bring the creativity! Limit 15, $40
When: Saturday, May 16th 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Register: Registration Required at art-presence.org/third-saturdays-at-art-presence (Education > Third Saturdays)

Ruby Ranch Mental Health will host its annual Paint ‘N Sip–an evening where the community can get a glimpse of our program and how horses play a role in mental wellness. This event will feature painting a beginner-friendly, layered laser wood art piece with the guidance of our own equine specialist, who is also a local artist. Enjoy light refreshments, signature mocktails honoring our horse partners and a silent auction at our picturesque ranch, with proceeds directly supporting scholarships for low-income clients and horse wellbeing.

Ruby Ranch Mental Health is a nonprofit organization serving youth and adults through equine-assisted
psychotherapy in Southern Oregon. Ruby Ranch provides trauma-informed mental health support for
individuals experiencing challenges such as trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression, pairing the healing
power of the human-horse connection with evidenced based therapy interventions to reduce barriers to
care and create meaningful opportunities for growth and healing.

Dear Southern Oregon Community,
It is with great excitement that we announce the upcoming spring concert series for the newly renamed Mosaic World Chorus (previously known as the Williams World Music Choir), happening in May, 2026.
The 34-person World Music choir will be singing a variety of songs within the wide theme of 'flowers,' including 14th c. Latin, 16th c. Sephardic, 19th c. Scottish, 21st c. Ukraine, Georgia, Eastern Europe, USA, and much more.
You may scan the QR code on the flier to find out more information or to pre-order tickets. Seating in Ashland will be limited.
We can't wait to celebrate spring with you!
In Joyful Song
Harmony Sue Haynie
Director, MWC