Community Calendar

Join the Ashland Gallery Association for Southern Oregon Open Studios!

Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, October 18 and October 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,this is a fun and unique opportunity for visual artists who are based in Southern Oregon to show off their creative realms. These spaces are always one of a kind, and each studio has its own peculiarities in set up and working methods depending on the medium and the artist’s needs. While these places where work is made are as individual as the artist, what they all have in common is the energy of creation. This is the forum where an artist is allowed to freely experiment, develop ideas, and fail or succeed.

Featuring close to forty artists, visitors will have the opportunity to engage with everything from painting, to printmaking, sculpture, glass blowing, and more. Over twenty art demonstrations have been scheduled to take place throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday. There will also be an ‘afterparty’ in which artists and visitors can connect in one central place.

Southern Oregon Open Studios is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.southernoregonopenstudios.com.

These small gatherings are for those who practice or would like to learn about Christian contemplative, or mystical, spirituality. The meetings are open to the public, educational, supportive, and non-dogmatic, but we are currently meeting in the Ashland Public Library's Guanajuato Room, which has limited space. (Disclaimer: These meetings are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Ashland Public Library.) Please arrive on time to have the doors at the rear of the building unlocked; the library will not yet be open. —Fr. Scott Carter

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.

Still Life, the first novel in Louise Penny’s best-selling Inspector Gamache series, has been adapted into a radio play, which will be staged by the Southern Oregon University School of Arts and Humanities. Proceeds benefit Southern Oregon PBS.

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

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.

Bring the kiddos up to Mt. Ashland dressed up in costume, take a fang-tastic chairlift ride up the mountain and be greeted by our ghostly guests with treats in hand as you walk our haunted trail in the light of day.

With activities in our historic Lodge, food trucks, and more - this is a Halloween event you won’t want to miss!

For kiddos 3+ - minors must be able to load a chairlift on their own or be able to load the lift with assistance from an accompanying adult.

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.

Back for it’s 2nd Year and Bigger and Better than Ever!
Venture into the depths of Mt. Ashland for a night of spine-chilling thrills and supernatural encounters. Haunting on Mt. Ashland invites the brave to face their darkest fears in a haunted experience unlike any other. Explore eerie trails, as the mountain reveals its sinister secrets. Shadows lurk, whispers echo through the trees, and not everything that moves in the night is human.

Join us if you seek a heart-pounding Halloween adventure amidst the Siskiyou Summit.
Prepare for bigger scares, deeper shadows, a longer trail, unexpected twists, and a new chairlift ride of your nightmares.

There is no age limit if an adult is accompanying children, although discretion is strongly advised for children under the age of 13!