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.

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

The award-winning OSU Land Steward training helps landowners learn about their property and develop a management plan. This 11-week program covers critical topics like wildfire risk reduction, forests, soil health, wildlife habitat, pasture management, stream care, water capture and distribution, and much more.

Discover the Heart Behind the Mission
Join us for an eye-opening session with SoHumane and learn how you can be the reason a pet gets a second chance. Whether you’re a lifelong animal lover or simply curious, this is your opportunity to connect, contribute, and create change. From heartwarming rescue stories to hands-on ways to help—volunteering, fostering, adopting, or advocating—your presence matters.

Speaker Bio: With 10+ years of experience at SoHumane, Estrella Cervantes has dedicated her career to improving the lives of shelter animals through compassionate care, community engagement, progressive lifesaving strategies. In 2019, she earned a Maddie’s Fund Certification in the Feline Lifesaving Master Class, deepening her expertise in feline care and shelter programming. In 2025, Estrella earned her certification in Dog and Cat Lifesaving Fundamentals with the Southern Utah University. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Family and Animal Services, continuing to expand her knowledge and skills in animal welfare and nonprofit work.

Join us for an afternoon of envelopes and ink and finally get around to mailing that letter you've been meaning to send. Stationery, pens and even postage will be provided!

We are a Zen practice community in the Diamond Sangha lineage founded by Robert Aitken Rōshi. We provide zazen(meditation) instruction, weekly zazen, practice talks, Dharma discussions and more.

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.”

This is Coos SWCDs third workshop focused on homesteading.
"Living the small farm dream"
the topics covered will be...
- Current trends in small-scale agriculture,
- Risks and rewards of farming
- Assessing physical resources of the farm
- Types of farming enterprises
- Markets, market research, and marketing
- Goals, vision, and values – and how these can shape what you do with your farm.
Presented by Cassie Bouska of OSU.
If you are interested in attending please send me an email to RSVP, or visit our website.
https://www.coosswcd.org/

The psychedelic buddy-comedy film The Lemurian Candidate is coming to the Varsity Theater in Ashland from as part of its sold-out West Coast screening tour.

The film features Ashland-based actor Barret O’Brien, a veteran of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and star of Gary Lundgren's films "Above the Trees" and the Duplass Brothers TV series "The Long Long Night." Shot entirely on and around nearby Mt. Shasta, "The Lemurian Candidate" has already become a regional sensation, selling out three consecutive weeks of screenings at Mt. Shasta Cinemas.

Thursday November 13th 7:00 to 8:00 pm

Jim Falkenstein is a local trail maniac who has scoured Jackson County for every day-hike he can find. From 2 mile interpretive strolls to an 18 mile mountain bike ride around Applegate Lake, Jim is always looking for variety. Don’t worry, he is not an ex navy seal training to be a ninja warrior. He is 61 years old dad that could lose 20 lbs. All of these trails are “normal people friendly.” (wife’s note – change ‘All’ to ‘Most’)

In his book AshlandTrails.com: The Book: Jackson County Edition there are over 100 local trails from Union Creek to Grants Pass to Applegate and, of course, Ashland. In addition to maps and directions and trail descriptions there are QR codes for each trail. These QR codes connect your smart phone to the website www.AshlandTrails.com.

That’s right, a book that connects to a website! And a website that has… Trail Videos. Jim declares that he is the originator of the Trail Video. Every trail in his book and on his website has a Trail Video with the driving, parking, and hiking directions. Imagine that if instead of an algorithm, AllTrails had a soul.

This presentation at Bloomsbury Books on November 13th from 7:00pm to 8:00pm covers 18 trails in the Applegate Valley area. From the Sterling Mine trails over to the French Gulch area and the Bigfoot Trap. Then to the Thompson Creek area for Greyback Mountain and up to the Enchanted Forest. There will be slides and maps and stories and… a free raffle!

Maybe you’ve seen Jim On The Trail on SOPBS or stumbled across his YouTube videos @AshlandJim or his facebook page Ashland Trails. Whether you already know his work or have never heard of him before, this hour at Bloomsbury Books will be a fun, high-energy hour with plenty of very useful trail information specifically for the Applegate Valley and… from a real, local, human being.

Looking forward to meeting you.