Community Calendar

First Friday Bike Rides are family-friendly bike rides for people of all ages and abilities. We celebrate every first Friday, all year long, Ashland’s future where it is safe, convenient and efficient to bicycle for short in-town trips from anywhere to everywhere. Join us for a fun and short bike ride in and around town.

Experience Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay, featuring ten acres of illuminated gardens filled with Chinese lanterns inspired by plants & animals from around the world, plus music, food & drinks, live performances on select nights & more.

Show dates are May 1 through June 28. Open Wednesday-Sunday 7-10pm.

Purchase your tickets at www.glowingwild.org

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

🌊 Join the City of Eureka, PacOut Green Team, and STIL for the bi-monthly Trash Bash! This waterfront cleanup will take place on June 6 from 9am-10:30am, meet at the foot of Vigo St. next to MOD Pizza.
🥯Come early at 8:45am and enjoy breakfast kindly donated by Los Bagels! When you arrive, you will need to sign in and get supplies.
📷 We always end with a group photo and raffle! Want to donate? Call at 707-441-4206 to sponsor this event.
📅This event occurs every other month on the first Saturday. Next event will be August 1 at the Hikshari Trail entrance at the end of Hilfiker Lane.

Join us at Willow-Witt Ranch for The Crest’s 7th Annual Turtle Trot—a true trail race with heart (and breakfast)! Choose the 5K or 10K on rolling single-track through meadows, wetlands, oak woodlands, and native conifer forest, or bring the whole family for a joyful Fun Run for all ages.

Starting at 4,500’ and climbing to nearly 5,000’, the courses feature elevation, varied terrain, and sweeping views of Mount Shasta, Pilot Rock, and Mt. Ashland. The 10K doubles the challenge with a second lap run in reverse, ensuring you experience the views from every angle.

After the finish, stay for what many say is the best part: a communal, made-from-scratch post-race breakfast shared around long tables, followed by a hands-on Western Pond Turtle learning session. Run hard, eat well, linger and learn. All proceeds support The CREST in our mission to connect people and nature.

Join us once a month for a welcoming, hands-on art program designed especially for neurodivergent adults and families. Each session invites participants to explore a different art medium in a relaxed, judgment-free environment where creativity is encouraged and process matters more than the final product.

Together, we’ll experiment with painting, unconventional materials, and tactile, hands-on techniques to create unique works of art. This program is all about having fun, trying new things, and connecting with others through creative expression. No prior art experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to explore.

All abilities and experience levels are welcome. Come as you are, make a little mess, and be part of a creative, supportive community.

Meet our facilitator:

Hello all! My name is Amelia and I am a local muralist and artist with a goal of cultivating community through the power of creativity. Increasing accessibility to art and empowering others to explore mediums without judgement is my mission. As a self taught artist, I have learned that patience and practice are key elements when mastering a craft. The inspiration behind much of my work involves nature, and noticing the little things.

I believe in sharing knowledge and supporting one another in treating our world, and each other, better.

Experience Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay, featuring ten acres of illuminated gardens filled with Chinese lanterns inspired by plants & animals from around the world, plus music, food & drinks, live performances on select nights & more.

Show dates are May 1 through June 28. Open Wednesday-Sunday 7-10pm.

Purchase your tickets at www.glowingwild.org

Why have a meditation practice?
Proven benefits of this practice:
Stress reduction
Lessened emotional reactivity
Lowered negative emotions
Clearer sense of purpose
Increased Discernment (wisdom)
Sense of well-being and calmness

Join this instructional and discussion meditation group:
Please text (970)319-1697 or email jessbates@gmail.com to register.
Sundays, 2-4pm Ashland Oregon

Meditation is a progressive practice, and sometimes very subtle. This group is provided to give you a framework for your practice, and a discussion opportunity for clarifying your experiences and to avoid getting 'stuck' which can happen in various ways.
We are a joyful community, excited to be taking part in our individual explorations of consciousness and learning how that relates to our realities.

Taught in practical, direct and non-sectarian terminology.

Join us in the beautiful blooming gardens of Celia's House for our annual community celebration and fundraiser. Sunday, June 7, 2-5pm--purchase tickets or sponsor and enjoy delicious gourmet food by Chef James Daw, local wine by Peter William Vineyard, live acoustic guitar by Adrian from Wright Brothers Music, with a special set from The Atlantis Jazz Quintet, and a silent auction by The HUB-- all while learning more about care at Celia's House and the mission of Southern Oregon Friends of Hospice.

Tickets on sale now! You may purchase tickets online at https://www.sofriendsofhospice.org/ or email us at info@sofriendsofhospice.org for tickets and sponsorship information!

Experience Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay, featuring ten acres of illuminated gardens filled with Chinese lanterns inspired by plants & animals from around the world, plus music, food & drinks, live performances on select nights & more.

Show dates are May 1 through June 28. Open Wednesday-Sunday 7-10pm.

Purchase your tickets at www.glowingwild.org