Community Calendar

Plant Sale and Talk:
Topic: Herb Gardening Essentials

Guest Speaker: Lindsey McNabb

Lindsey McNabb is an Oregon transplant with roots in the Midwest, blending her deep connection to the land with a

passion for sustainable farming and natural wellness. As a first-generation farmer and herbalist, Lindsey has always been drawn to the principles of homesteading, self-sufficiency, and holistic living. Her agricultural journey began with cultivating herbs in pots and experimenting with greenhouse production. Over time, Lindsey expanded her expertise by working on various farms across the Midwest, ultimately managing a 50-acre property in Missouri. There, she and her husband raised livestock, created a thriving permaculture ecosystem, and engaged in woodland

restoration, all before relocating to the Pacific Northwest. Currently, Lindsey serves as the Program Manager at Freedom Farms, where she oversees all aspects of crop production. In addition, she is an active Jackson County Master Gardener and has pursued vocational training in professional gardening and landscaping, which she completed in 2024. She also participated in the Beginning Farmer Educational Event Series through Rogue Farm Corp in 2025 and is presently enrolled in the OSU Permaculture Design Course. Lindsey's passion for herbalism

runs deep, having studied it within the framework of Ayurveda for many years. She is dedicated to growing and utilizing herbs and takes great joy in teaching others how to integrate these natural remedies into their own lives.

Ascension Lutheran Church 

675 Black Oak Dr, Medford, OR 97504-8314,

Friday, May 15th

Doors open at 12:30pm with a Plant Sale for all to shop before the Talk!

Meeting and talk begins at 1pm

Refreshments and Business meeting follows.

Over the next two days, we’ll examine real cases (local and national), explore modern investigative techniques, and hear from experts in forensics, psychology, and victim advocacy. We will learn, we will question, and maybe even find a few answers.

While true crime can be compelling, we remain grounded in one principle: respect for the victims and their stories always comes first.

What to Expect

• Case deep dives

• Forensics & investigative insights

• Cold case awareness

• Interactive Q&A

• A respectful, thoughtful community experience

Hear from:

• Investigators

• Forensic specialists

• Legal professionals

• Experts with real case experience and insights

🎟️

Get your tickets at SouthernOregonTrueCrime.com

Invite your friends

Help us build an informed and connected true crime community.
Event Brought to you by:
Southern Oregon True Crime Summit

Join Ashland Climate’s Streets for Everyone Team for a Block Party! Let's RETHINK ASHLAND STREETS for Safety, Health, Climate, Affordability, Livability, and Happiness

Pioneer Street in front of Ruby’s and Gil’s
Live Music

FREE BIKE TUNING! BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike) — Our awesome volunteers will be on hand to wrench on bikes–free bike tuning for any who may want it at the block party from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. So excited to offer this valuable free service.

May is National Bike Month, and we’re celebrating getting around town on a bike by hosting a block party!

Bike, walk, or roll to Pioneer Street, use the bike valet to secure your bike, and enjoy food and live music at Ruby’s and Gil’s.

Car-free streets are great opportunities for active transportation, parties, the Growers Market, or a parade.

Come join the fun without cars!

Join us for a celebration of ALL bikes and ALL cyclists throughout Ashland. This full weekend of fun includes the NYC-based Bicycle Film Festival, Spring Fling Super D and youth Gromduro races, the family friendly Ashland AlleyCat as well as free social rides, block parties, live music, food trucks and more! See https://ashlanddevo.org/ashland-bike-fest/ for more information and a full schedule of events and ticket links.

The Archaeology Channel International Film Festival is a juried international competition in the cultural heritage film genre, bringing you the world’s best films relating to the human past and our shared cultural heritage. These are great films for the whole family!

Our Keynote Speakers, Michael Bott and Rupert Soskin, together known as The Prehistory Guys, will kick off the event at the Festival Banquet, on May 13, 2026, 6-9pm, at the Gordon Hotel in Eugene. This is followed by four days of juried films and videos on archaeological and indigenous topics, screened in the Sheffer Recital Hall at The Shedd Institute in Eugene. We plan other festival activities at other downtown venues as well. Event details are posted on TAC web site at archaeologychannel.org/festival.

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

The Rogue Valley Peace Choir has inspired audiences to standing ovations this season with powerful messages of peace, social justice, and caretaking the Earth.

The Rogue Valley Peace Choir has inspired audiences to standing ovations this season with powerful messages of peace, social justice, and caretaking the Earth.

Now, it promises singing, dancing, and wildly engaging percussive flourishes during the final concerts of the the choir’s 23^rd season. With these performances — passionately directed by Rob Griswell-Lowry and skillfully accompanied by Dr. Mikiko Petrucelli — the nearly 100-member choir also invites the community to “be the change we want to see in the world.”

A suggested donation of $20 is gratefully accepted, but not required.

The concerts’ theme comes from the title of the song Be the Change. The song’s lyrics revolve around the idea that we can’t look outside ourselves for change, but must embody the changes we want to see in the world.

Dance with us along the beautiful Ashland Creek at Ashland's finest taphouse

The Ashland Fringe Festival is a FREE weekend-long arts event that fosters community connection and celebrates bold expression. The festival includes theater, music, visual art, dance, puppetry, creative writing, film, magic and so much more. Audiences can expect to see Ashland transform into a hub of radical creativity through interactive performances, workshops, artist panels and community discussions.

Plan your festival weekend here: https://ashlandfringe.org/2026-festival/

Enjoy a local celebration of World Bird Migratory Day on Saturday, May 16th, 8 am – Noon at North Mountain Park Nature Center in Ashland. Rogue Valley Bird Day will include educational exhibits from local bird interest groups and more, as well as fun all-ages activities.

Adult and children’s binoculars will be available for checkout, with bird walks leaving every 15-30 minutes. These easy walks travel along the park’s bark-chipped trails, or along the accessible, paved bike path. Visitors may also sit down and enjoy the bird watching from the covered pavilion.
This year’s event is coordinated by Klamath Bird Observatory, Rogue Valley Audubon Society, and Ashland Parks and Recreation. The theme “Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter,” highlights the importance of citizen birding science.

Crafts, games, and a self-guided activity booklet will be on hand for kids to learn about birds and earn prizes. At 11am all ages are invited to compete in the annual Bird Calling Contest and “Name that Bird” contest. Join us for a day of birding fun!
To learn more, visit RogueValleyBirdDay.net