Community Calendar

Experienced students are the focus of this ongoing class but beginners may join after contacting the instructor. Tai Chi and Qi Gong are calming practices that incorporate slow movement, breathwork, visualization, and meditation. Consistent practice fosters improved balance, body alignment, coordination, and overall sense of well-being. Tai Chi students will also practice the Qi Gong.

To determine if you are ready for this level placement, please contact instructor Carolyn Wolf prior to attending at carwolf@sonic.net.

Instructors Bio: I have been a certified Tai Chi Practice Leader (from the Institute of Integral Qi Gong and Tai Chi) since 2015 and have been leading classes locally since then. I enjoy sharing all the practice has to offer; relaxation, increased body awareness, improved balance, meditation techniques, and overall improved well-being.”

LEARN FROM TOP LEADERS IN THE GLOBAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING MOVEMENT. This third-annual, two-day, deep-dive educational and networking summit is for anyone interested in getting a better understanding of the true realities of human trafficking in Southern Oregon, the nation, and the world- and what can be done to stop it. Whether you’re a professional in the field, a community leader, or someone who simply refuses to stand by, the 2026 Disruptors Summit will inspire, challenge, and empower you to make a difference.
May 7 @ 9:00 am - May 8 @ 4:00 pm

Need help with your job search, resume, or cover letter? Drop in for a 20-minute one-on-one session with library staff for personalized support. No appointment needed—just bring your device and job goals!

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.

Thursday May 7th 7:00 to 8:00 pm

After a tragic accident forces them to relocate from their home near the Pacific coast, the Mangold family seeks a fresh start in Oldoke, a town set near where three southern states meet. Alice takes a position as the town’s new librarian, Richard joins a local accounting firm, and young Ellen enters the segregated school system—but their arrival disrupts the unspoken rules of a deeply divided Southern town.
In Oldoke, the color line runs straight through Main Street—and as people who look and act different from the locals, they find themselves caught between two worlds that refuse to meet.
As Alice works to revitalize the neglected library, she faces escalating hostility. Racist graffiti defaces their home. Anonymous threats multiply. Richard’s talent as an accountant—and mechanic—earns grudging respect from some but triggers violent confrontations with others.
An unlikely alliance forms when the matriarch of the town’s most prominent white family steps forward to help. As their unexpected connection deepens, it threatens to upend decades of unspoken rules.
In a community where change comes slowly and resistance runs deep, the Mangolds’ arrival forces everyone to question what they’ve always accepted—and what kind of future they’re willing to fight for.

Julius Del Mar is the nom de plume of Roger K Howe MD. He lives in Medford

Naturopath physician Mikinzie Smoot will lead adults in strength-building exercises – incorporating weights, weight bars and step platforms.

Book directly with instructor for this one-hour class – offered weekly on Wednesday at 8-9am and Fridays 8:15-9:15am.

For registration and payment: https://www.jvillefitness.com For information call: 541-621-1883 or email: drsmootmedspa@gmail.com

Join Lori Grable for a Beginning Yoga class! This class is open to anyone who is interested in trying out yoga for the first time or wants a refresher yoga class after a layoff. Come with comfortable clothes, a yoga mat and water bottle. New students can arrive at 10:15.

Instructor Bio: Lori began her yoga journey in 2000 as a student at the Santa Barbara Yoga Center. She was drawn to the practice because it helped her to reconnect with her most authentic self while making her stronger and more open, physically and mentally. Her passion for yoga grew stronger as she traveled around the United States during the summer of 2003, practicing at many studios along the way. After settling in Pittsburgh, PA, she completed her teacher training and began teaching in 2006.

Today, Lori is an E-RYT 500 and teaches Vinyasa-based classes. She is influenced by the philosophy and alignment principles of Anusara Yoga. As a triathlete, Lori has an interest in yoga for athletes and has taught many workshops on the topic. She has a passion for the outdoors and has taught yoga in parks, vineyards, and backyards. Lori appreciates the healing and restorative qualities of yoga and has also worked with students who are recovering from illness, rehabilitating injuries, pregnant, or elderly.

All are welcome to experience the joy of folk dancing, and enjoy wonderful live music Friday, March 13, and every second Friday throughout the year, in North Bend. The North Bend Public Library invites everyone to join the fun starting at 6:00 Friday evening in their newly remodeled Activity Room. This is a special series of free public dances. Folk Dance Night at the Library will be a regular monthly gathering every second Friday at 6:00. New dancers are always welcome. Call 541-404-8267.

This third-annual, high quality, educational and networking event is designed for anyone seeking a clearer understanding of the realities of human trafficking; locally, nationally, and globally- and what can be done to stop it. Join us for two powerful days focused on disrupting trafficking and building safer, stronger communities. Attendees of past events leave feeling hopeful and inspired into action, despite the nature of the subject. Includes Lunches & Parking Thu-Fri, May 7-8, 2026

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