Community Calendar

Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market is a richly woven tapestry of farmers, ranchers, crafters, food processors, board and staff dedicated to the land at-large and our beautiful valley community in particular.

We're dedicated to putting our utmost effort and passion into the soil and food that sustains you. Through hard work and innovative practices, we strive to provide the best. During the outdoor season, we host up to three markets a week for the best access to the incredible bounty our bioregion has to offer.

Tuesday Ashland Market, March 4th-November 25th
ScienceWorks*
8:30a-1:30p

Parent Project is a 10-week series where we go over topics like improving family relationships, using effective discipline to improve school attendance and performance, reduce substance use and negative peer influences, and how to address destructive behavior. It is an opportunity to meet with other parents in similar situations in a judgement free zone and begin to develop a new support system. When you feel like you have tried everything and nothing is working, we can help.
Join us on Tuesdays at the Gene Lucas Community Center beginning September 30th from 6pm-8pm. Dinner and Childcare are provided.
707-617-8160

The Enneagram is an ancient and sacred nine-pointed symbol and system of personal transformation that describes different personality types. “Ennea” is Greek for nine, and “gram” means a drawing, written character. Study of the Enneagram can help to: 1) Identify and move beyond old, unconscious and painful habits of body, heart and mind 2) Increase understanding and compassion for self and others 3) Effectively integrate psychological, behavioral and spiritual life 4) Gain access to type-related Spiritual Qualities and, ultimately, your Essence or True Nature.

This presentation introduces participants to the fundamentals of the modern Enneagram, applications of theory and practice will be noted, e.g. in business, therapy, relationships, parenting, etc. We will look at the spiritual or transpersonal dimensions of the system, which include the Virtues and Holy Ideas, Essential or Spiritual Qualities, and the return to our True Nature.

Carl Marsak, an academic and spiritual teacher with decades of experience in Enneagrams practices, is founder and director of The Enneagram Center of Southern Oregon.

Open Meditation for All in The Sanctuary
Wednesdays from noon to 1:00 pm

Each Wednesday from noon to 1:00 pm, the KSC Sanctuary will be open to all for meditation. We invite you to come and meditate quietly in your own way.

We have a wide assortment of food available. Bags with staple items are pre-filled, but we will gladly add any special requests if they are available. When you visit, there is always a simple lunch. On the last Wednesday of every month, we serve a pretty darned good hot meal with salad and a huge table filled with pies and desserts. We call it a community lunch. All are welcomed.

Come join us for cribbage. We are part of the American Cribbage Congress (ACC) and play 9 games of competitive cribbage every Wednesday night from September-May. $10 buy in, and we payout on the top scorecards.

Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market is a richly woven tapestry of farmers, ranchers, crafters, food processors, board and staff dedicated to the land at-large and our beautiful valley community in particular.

We're dedicated to putting our utmost effort and passion into the soil and food that sustains you. Through hard work and innovative practices, we strive to provide the best. During the outdoor season, we host up to three markets a week for the best access to the incredible bounty our bioregion has to offer.

Thursdays, March 6th-November 20th
Hawthorne Park
8:30a-1:30

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.

State Representative Pam Marsh and State Senator Jeff Golden will join Southern Oregon Climate Action Now as guest speakers for their 2025 'Sips for Sustainability' fundraiser from 6:00 to 9:00 pm on Thursday November 13th at the Elks Lodge, 255 E. Main Street in Ashland.
SOCAN Executive Director Daniel Scotton encouraged Southern Oregonians to join SOCAN for a fun evening of conversation with climate concerned soul mates. Scotton outlined an evening filled with "fine wine from local wineries, non-alcoholic beverages, snacks from Itty Bitty Farms, and a silent auction featuring a wide array of items.". Musical entertainment will be provided by Mountaintop Sound. For more information and tickets visit www.socan.eco/sips-for-sustainability."
Sips organizing team chair Dale Engle added: “Whether a seasoned climate advocate or newly curious, Sips for Sustainability offers all a welcoming space to learn, connect, and contribute. Every ticket purchased and donation made directly supports SOCAN’s climate literacy programs and policy initiatives across Southern Oregon.”