Community Calendar

Ashland Community Health Foundation invites you to join us for an educational program designed to demystify endowments — what they are, how they work, and why they matter for our community's future.

We are pleased to be joined by financial planning experts Robby D. Harfst, CFP ® and Danette Harfst of Harfst & Associates, and special guest, Dr. Margaret Evans of the Evans Endowed Nursing Scholarship.

Check in begins at 9:30 am. Complimentary refreshments will be available. Seating is limited, so please RSVP soon.

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.

ANPF will be presenting dramatic readings of 4 new plays for our 2025 Fall Festival: "Tipping Point" by Naya James Sonnad, "In Case of Bruising" by Kamila Boga, "Pretend It's Pretend" by Emma Watkins, and "Better" by Vince Gatton. All performances will take place at SOU's Main Stage Theatre, located at 491 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Each performance will be followed by a talkback with the playwright. The performance dates are as follows:

Wednesday, October 15th- "Tipping Point" at 7:30 pm
Thursday, October 16th- "In Case of Bruising" at 1:30 pm; "Pretend It's Pretend" at 7:30 pm
Friday, October 17th- "Better" at 1:30 pm; "In Case of Bruising" at 7:30 pm
Saturday, October 18th- "Tipping Point" at 1:30 pm; "Better" at 7:30 pm
Sunday, October 19th- "Pretend It's Pretend" at 1:30 pm

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.

Keeping All Women Safe Nonprofit is proud to announce our upcoming Big Fundraising Event — Bringing together Top Experts to share powerful knowledge, practical tools, and live Q&A in an interactive Zoom setting. Right Knowledge Is Empowerment.

🌟 For only $25, you’ll gain access to presentations that can truly make a difference in your safety, awareness, and life choices. This is a rare opportunity for access to Top Professionals for information and to ask your questions at a value that is incomparable!

🌟 We look forward to seeing you there and building stronger, safer communities together. Help us continue to Help You - Our Community.

👉 Registration Is Open until 24 hours before each presentation module!
See Full Information Here:
https://keepingallwomensafe.com/kaws-academy-2025/

Three brand-new haunted houses (The Silver Scream, Forbidden Fortress, Slayers) anchor a full-blown festival of fear on select nights Oct 3 – Nov 1, 2025. After you claw your way out of the mazes, challenge the Carn-Evil Funhouse, brave the pitch-black Complex: Blackout, loose arrows at Zombie Archery, or cram into one of three mini escape games (Bus 666, Trap House, The Hot Seat). Midway lights stay blazing with Oaks Park thrill rides, a haunted vendor market, coffin-ride “Buried Alive,” food, bars, and roaming monsters—all covered by one grounds pass. 1,000-plus five-star reviews can’t all be wrong.

• Hours & place: 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR 97202—free parking right on the riverfront midway. Gates and rides open one hour before haunt time.
• Tickets: Online General Admission from $23–$40 (prices rise closer to Halloween). Add VIP, All-Access, or ride bracelets at checkout to slash waits and pack in more screams.
• Who should come: Intense scares—best for ages 12+. Event runs rain-or-shine under ample cover. Costumes welcome (no full masks/props).

Get your crew, pick a night, and lock in your spot at ScaregroundsPDX.com before Portland’s biggest haunted event sells out.

Experience the timeless magic of Tony Bennett’s music with our spectacular tribute event, Spotlight on Tony Bennett. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the legendary solo artist and his iconic duets, brought to life by the incredible talent of Austin Kelly. Get ready to be swept away by the smooth melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and timeless classics that have captivated audiences for decades, including, “The Best is Yet to Come”, “I left My Heart in San Francisco”, “Because of You”, and “Smile”.

Immerse yourself in the soulful sounds that have defined generations. Don’t miss this opportunity to relive the essence of a true music legend. Join us for an evening filled with classics, harmony and the incomparable talent of Tony Bennett.

ANPF will be presenting dramatic readings of 4 new plays for our 2025 Fall Festival: "Tipping Point" by Naya James Sonnad, "In Case of Bruising" by Kamila Boga, "Pretend It's Pretend" by Emma Watkins, and "Better" by Vince Gatton. All performances will take place at SOU's Main Stage Theatre, located at 491 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Each performance will be followed by a talkback with the playwright. The performance dates are as follows:

Wednesday, October 15th- "Tipping Point" at 7:30 pm
Thursday, October 16th- "In Case of Bruising" at 1:30 pm; "Pretend It's Pretend" at 7:30 pm
Friday, October 17th- "Better" at 1:30 pm; "In Case of Bruising" at 7:30 pm
Saturday, October 18th- "Tipping Point" at 1:30 pm; "Better" at 7:30 pm
Sunday, October 19th- "Pretend It's Pretend" at 1:30 pm

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.