Community Calendar

This is Coos SWCDs third workshop focused on homesteading.
"Living the small farm dream"
the topics covered will be...
- Current trends in small-scale agriculture,
- Risks and rewards of farming
- Assessing physical resources of the farm
- Types of farming enterprises
- Markets, market research, and marketing
- Goals, vision, and values – and how these can shape what you do with your farm.
Presented by Cassie Bouska of OSU.
If you are interested in attending please send me an email to RSVP, or visit our website.
https://www.coosswcd.org/

The psychedelic buddy-comedy film The Lemurian Candidate is coming to the Varsity Theater in Ashland from as part of its sold-out West Coast screening tour.

The film features Ashland-based actor Barret O’Brien, a veteran of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and star of Gary Lundgren's films "Above the Trees" and the Duplass Brothers TV series "The Long Long Night." Shot entirely on and around nearby Mt. Shasta, "The Lemurian Candidate" has already become a regional sensation, selling out three consecutive weeks of screenings at Mt. Shasta Cinemas.

To finish our 2025 season, SMP will present Ashlands own, pianist Alexander Tutunov and New York based violinist Kinga Augustyn in performance at the Grizzly Peak Winery Performance Space on Thursday, November 13 at 7 p.m. New York based and Juilliard trained, Kinga is one of the beloved guest violinists in the state of Jefferson. She has soloed with the Rogue Valley Symphony and has joined forces with Alexander Tutunov on several occasions in Northern California and as a part of the Tutunov Piano Series. For this performance they plan to offer a program that is on a lighter side of the classical spectrum that will include works by Robert and Clara Schumann, among others.

Thursday November 13th 7:00 to 8:00 pm

Jim Falkenstein is a local trail maniac who has scoured Jackson County for every day-hike he can find. From 2 mile interpretive strolls to an 18 mile mountain bike ride around Applegate Lake, Jim is always looking for variety. Don’t worry, he is not an ex navy seal training to be a ninja warrior. He is 61 years old dad that could lose 20 lbs. All of these trails are “normal people friendly.” (wife’s note – change ‘All’ to ‘Most’)

In his book AshlandTrails.com: The Book: Jackson County Edition there are over 100 local trails from Union Creek to Grants Pass to Applegate and, of course, Ashland. In addition to maps and directions and trail descriptions there are QR codes for each trail. These QR codes connect your smart phone to the website www.AshlandTrails.com.

That’s right, a book that connects to a website! And a website that has… Trail Videos. Jim declares that he is the originator of the Trail Video. Every trail in his book and on his website has a Trail Video with the driving, parking, and hiking directions. Imagine that if instead of an algorithm, AllTrails had a soul.

This presentation at Bloomsbury Books on November 13th from 7:00pm to 8:00pm covers 18 trails in the Applegate Valley area. From the Sterling Mine trails over to the French Gulch area and the Bigfoot Trap. Then to the Thompson Creek area for Greyback Mountain and up to the Enchanted Forest. There will be slides and maps and stories and… a free raffle!

Maybe you’ve seen Jim On The Trail on SOPBS or stumbled across his YouTube videos @AshlandJim or his facebook page Ashland Trails. Whether you already know his work or have never heard of him before, this hour at Bloomsbury Books will be a fun, high-energy hour with plenty of very useful trail information specifically for the Applegate Valley and… from a real, local, human being.

Looking forward to meeting you.

Nominations are open for the Civic Contribution Award, which will be presented at State of the Community Luncheon this spring. This prestigious award honors a group or individual that has provided exceptional community service or made an important contribution to the Humboldt County community. Nomination DEADLINE is Dec. 5, 2025. Nomination form on League's website: my.lwv.org/california/humboldt-county
For more information contact Maggie Fleming at maggiefleming2018@gmail.com

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.

Stanley Smith:

“I used to care but things have changed”
Come hear Stanley Smith riff on Bob Dylan’s line from Things Have Changed (2000) and talk about his own art process and work in the gallery.
Sunday, September 14 at noon
Hope to see you there!

Join us in at the Remotion Tasting Room located in The Historic Orth House for libations and record listening. We have a collection of our own records to play on the turn table but we encourage you to bring your own!
We serve small batches of award winning wines, Arch Rock beer, Charcuterie Boards and Greek Plates.
Bring a record to share and receive $2 off a glass of wine or 20% off a bottle.

This powerful documentary is a deeply personal and visually rich story of spiritual discovery, Orthodox saints, sacred places, and the living tradition of the ancient Christian faith on American soil. All are welcome. Admission is free.

It is not required, but we would appreciate an RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/AO-RSVP

Ashland's Friday night just got a little tastier.

Imagine this: It's the end of the week, your shoulders are finally down, and you're eyeing something delicious -- and maybe just a little indulgent. That's where we come in.

Welcome to Woodfired Pies & Vines:

Every Friday at Resistance Wine Co. featuring Allium Wood Fired Pizza paired with wines that actually know what they're doing.

Here’s how it works:

Every Friday — Stob by when you can, stay as long as you'd like.
We’ll be spinning out fresh, blistered wood-fired pies from Allium—crafted to complement our wine.
Pair like a pro with carefully selected pours from our team -- because pizza deserves the perfect companion.
Each week we'll spotlight a special "Wine-inspired Pizza" -- a one-off creation designed to bring out the best in your glass.

Tasty Details:

When: Every Friday, 6–9 PM
Where: Resistance Wine Company, Ashland, OR
Cost: Free to attend. Pizza and wine sold separately.

No RSVP needed—but welcome.