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SUMMARY:Oregon’s First Black Community: Jackson County\, 1850–1900
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Zachary Stocks \nFree and open to the public \nFriday\, April 26\, 2024\n7PM – 8PM \nThe Backyard Community Food Cart\n812 S. Riverside Ave.\nMedford\, Oregon 97501 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe earliest sustained community of African Americans in Oregon was not in Salem or Portland\, but in Jacksonville. At the time of statehood\, Jackson County’s Black population was more than that of Multnomah and Marion counties combined. Zachary Stocks of Oregon Black Pioneers will share information about the rise and fall of this first Black community in Oregon\, and discuss some of Southern Oregon’s nineteenth-century Black residents. \n\nThis program is offered as the keynote lecture for the 46th annual meeting of the Jefferson Historical Group\, which is composed of archeologists\, historians\, museum and library professionals\, students\, and other stakeholders from northern California and southern Oregon. The group meets each year to share ideas and information from across the “Mythical State of Jefferson” and is not affiliated with the modern political movement of the same name. \nLearn More \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZachary Stocks is a public historian\, interpreter\, and the Executive Director of Oregon Black Pioneers. Stocks previously served as Program Director of Historical Seaport and Visitor Services Manager of Northwest African American Museum. He is a former intern of Colonial Williamsburg and Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History and a former seasonal Park Ranger at Lewis & Clark National Historical Park. He holds a BA in History from the College of William & Mary with a certificate in Public History from the National Institute for American History and Democracy and an MA in Museology from the University of Washington. Stocks lives in Astoria.
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/oregons-first-black-community-jackson-county-1850-1900/
LOCATION:812 S. Riverside Ave.\, Medford\, OR
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:A Rose That Grew From Concrete
DESCRIPTION:A Rose That Grew From Concrete features a talented children’s acting troupe headed by actress and director Shanique Scott. \nBack in January\, she brought 14 talented youths together for a three month creative journey. \nStarting with an original concept\, followed by writing\, set design and some really unique collaborations with veterans in the world of theatre\, their hard work has paid off. \nFriday\, April 26th\n3:30-4:30 pm\nBlack Box Theatre\nOregon Center for the Arts\nUniversity Way\, Ashland\n(Map provided HERE) \nLearn More \nShanique Scott received her MFA at Arizona State University.  She’s has performed in both New York City and the San Francisco area. She has won several awards\, including the ASU Best Actress Award for 2012.  She has taught performance at the college level and has been a teaching artist with youth all over the country for over 17 years.  What her students learn goes beyond acting.  They walk away with a deeper understanding of collaboration and how to show up in the world as a fellow human being.
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/a-rose-that-grew-from-concrete/
LOCATION:Black Box Theatre\, University Way\, Ashland\, OR
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTSTAMP:20260423T163537
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SUMMARY:CURA - Culture of Unity and Repair in Ashland
DESCRIPTION:New Cultivation has a two-day online summit coming up on March 30th and 31st \nCulture of Unity and Repair in Ashland/The America’s \nA yearly catalyst and a safe space for visionary leaders to express the visions we are needing to hear collectively to create change in land use\, housing\, resources and engage in creating and cultivating a culture of repair.\nOnline Summit – March 3031 \nJoin us for talks\, discussions\, and active conversations with experts in the fields of Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Belonging. Gather with community to be in challenging conversations around topics that matter\, such as:  \n• Housing \n• Multi-level collapse \n• Food security \n• Safety for black and brown bodied people  \n• Land back movements
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/cura-culture-of-unity-and-repair-in-ashland/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240318T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163537
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SUMMARY:Uncovering Oregon's Black History
DESCRIPTION:People of African descent have lived and worked in Oregon since before the founding of the earliest English-speaking settlements in the Americas. Despite this\, the popular narrative of our state’s history excludes the experiences of African Americans before the mid-20th century. This erasure is the result of historic legal and social marginalization that contributes to the ignorance of Oregon’s Black heritage\, as well as influences contemporary disparities in housing access\, community investment\, and policing. For this presentation\, Oregon Black Pioneers will attempt to correct the record by highlighting key individuals and events that characterize Oregon’s unique and centuries-old Black history. \n  \nFREE EVENT \nMariah Rocker\, Public Programs and Exhibits Manager \nOregon Black Pioneers \nMonday\, March 18\, 6:00 –7:30 PM \nOSF Carpenter Hall\, 44 S Pioneer St\, Ashland \n \nAbout Oregon Black Pioneers \nOregon Black Pioneers is Oregon’s only historical society dedicated to preserving and presenting the experiences of African Americans statewide. For more than 30 years\, they have illuminated the seldom-told stories of people of African descent in Oregon through our engaging exhibits\, public programs\, publications\, and historical research.
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/uncovering-oregons-black-history/
LOCATION:Carpenter Hall\, 44 S Pioneer Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240228T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163537
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SUMMARY:Living in My Black Skin
DESCRIPTION:Looking at our similarities and not our differences \nInstructor: Gina DuQuenne \nFREE EVENT \nFEBRUARY 28\, 2024 | 6PM \nCo-op Community Classroom \n300 N. PIONEER\, ASHLAND OR 97520 \nA robust\, open conversation with your city Councilor Gina DuQuenne\, the first openly Queer Black American to be an elected official in Southern Oregon. We will discuss micro-aggressions\, biases\, generational trauma and how we can learn and grow together in our community.
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/living-in-my-black-skin/
LOCATION:Co-op Community Classrooom\, 300 N. Pioneer Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163537
CREATED:20240220T205045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T205045Z
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SUMMARY:Griot Night
DESCRIPTION:Southern Oregon University’s Black Student Union will be featuring inter-generational storytelling where Black members of the Rogue Valley will share their experiences living here. \nTheir stories will center the power and magic of the spoken word emphasizing that listening to the experiences of another makes healing possible. \nWednesday\, February 21st\n6:00-7:30 pm\nLocation:\n1525 Webster Street\nAshland \nDMC\nSOU Digital Media Center
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/griot-night/
LOCATION:SOU Degital Media Center\, 1525 Webster Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240217T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240217T150000
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SUMMARY:Storytelling and Potluck Lunch with David West
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, February 17 @ 3:00pm in the Great Hall RVUUF will host a potluck and storytelling afternoon with David West\, (Enrolled: Citizen Potawatomi Nation) and Director Emeritus of SOU’s Native American Studies Program. \nAfter inviting everyone to share in a water and food blessing\, David will share stories with a focus on water and seven generations planning. \nThis is a wonderful opportunity to experience traditional oral storytelling from one who was raised and trained in this tradition.  As David says\, \n“Come and listen because in that storytelling there may be one word\, one sentence\, one story that was meant just for you.  And it might answer a question of need that you hadn’t even asked.  That’s the wisdom of this storytelling time.”  \nBring your favorite potluck dish (hot or cold) to share.  Also\, please bring your own table setting\, mug and silverware. \nRVUUF will provide paper napkins\, coffee\, tea\, and water.
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/storytelling-and-potluck-lunch-with-david-west/
LOCATION:Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship\, 87 Fourth St.\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163537
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T013955Z
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SUMMARY:Launch of the Ashland Sunrise Project
DESCRIPTION:This event will kick-off the launch of the Sunrise Project in Ashland. The Sunrise Project aims to help former sundown towns reconcile their history of racial exclusion by creating new identities as that of “sunrise communities\,” the opposite to sundown towns. After starting in Grants Pass\, the Oregon Remembrance Project is now working with community members in Ashland to bring this vision of belonging for all to our community. Learn more about the project and how you can join us in rewriting the ending to the story of a sundown town. \nFREE EVENT\n(Register Below) \nFeatured Speakers: Taylor Stewart (Oregon Remembrance Project)\, Gabi Johnsen (Grants Pass Remembrance)\, & Anna Sloan (Southern Oregon Historical Society). \nMonday\, February 12\, 6:00 – 7:30 PM\nOSF Carpenter Hall\, 44 S Pioneer St\, Ashland \nAbout Oregon Remembrance
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/launch-of-the-ashland-sunrise-project/
LOCATION:Carpenter Hall\, 44 S Pioneer Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T190000
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SUMMARY:Origin - Special Screening - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Special Screening of Origin at The Varsity in Ashland\, OR\nFebruary 10th at 7 PM\nAcademy Award Nominee Ava DuVernay’s New Film:  Origin\nBased on the New York Times Bestselling Book by Isabel Wilkerson\nCaste:  The Origins of Our Discontents\n\n\nWill be followed by a Q&A\n\nNOTE: THIS SPECIAL SCREENING IS SOLD OUT BUT YOU CAN FIND OTHER SHOWTIMES OF ORIGIN HERE:\n\nGet Tickets Here\n\nCommunity Partners:\n\nBASE\, BSOA\, OSF\, SOU\, Peace House\, Say Their Names
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/origin-special-screening/
LOCATION:The Varsity\, 166 E. Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240202
DTSTAMP:20260423T163537
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SUMMARY:4 Week Online Course:  Unwelcomed - Oregon’s History of Exclusion
DESCRIPTION:A 4-Week Series \nAshland Together\, in collaboration with other community partners\, is proud to present “Unwelcomed: Understanding Oregon’s History Exclusion.” This 4-week online course is led by Portland State University Professor Kristin Teigen. \nProfessor Teigen will take us through the deliberate steps taken to construct Oregon\, first as a territory and later as a state\, to exclude non-white people. \nWoven into each week\, we will discuss Southern Oregon’s specific history with regard to race. \nWeek 1: Exclusions\, Genocide\, Segregation\, and Deportation\nBeginning with the construct of race\, we then embark on a journey through Oregon’s complex and often troubling history. Who was in Oregon before it became a state? What led to its founding? Dive deep into the origins of hate groups like the KKK and investigate discriminatory policies such as the Chinese Exclusion Act. Understand how Oregon’s history is marred by acts of deportation\, exclusion\, and even genocide. \nWeek 2:  Displacement and the Arrival of Immigrants\nMoving from the origin of Oregon\, we will travel into the early 20th century to examine the creation of segregation and systems of displacement\, the arrival of immigrant groups\, and we will set the stage for the transformation of World War II. \nWeek 3: World War II and Its Aftermath\nThe third week takes us to a critical period: World War II and its enduring impact on Oregon. Explore the devastating effects of Japanese internment camps\, Latinx deportations\, the creation of Vanport and more\,  and the practice of redlining\, all of which continue to shape Oregon’s communities today. \nWeek 4: The “Golden Age” and Modern Day\nThe 1950’s\, the supposed Golden Age of the U.S. brought dramatic transformations\, particularly with Indigenous communities\, displacements within Black communities\, the aftermath of internment and continued deportations. Moving into modern-day Oregon\, we will look at how the past has created the realities of our day-to-day lives and the continuing struggle for justice.   \nCourse Details:\n\nWhen: Every Thursday beginning February 1st\nTime: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm PT\nPlatform: Zoom (link will be provided on the day of each class)\nCost: $90\nCapacity: Limited to 35 participants\n\nThis course emphasizes active participation\, open dialogue\, and is designed to be a safe space for all attendees. \nPlease write to ashlandtogether@gmail.com for information regarding full or partial scholarships. \nUnwelcomed: Understanding Oregon’s History Exclusion. is sponsored by our partners: Peace House\, BASE–Black Alliance and Social Empowerment\, and Rogue Valley Unitatian Universalist Fellowship. 50% of all proceeds will be donated to BASE \nInstructor: Kristin Teigen\, MA\, M.Ed. is an educator at Portland State University\, where she teaches the history of BIPOC communities in Oregon and issues of women’s homelessness. She’s also an anti-oppression activist\, working in feminist\, queer\, environmental justice and people of color movements\, and a trained anti-oppression facilitator
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/4-week-online-course-unwelcomed-oregons-history-of-exclusion/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240115T120000
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:We Choose LOVE! Now more than ever\, the DREAM must continue\, \nMonday\, January 15\, 2024 • 12PM \nHistoric Ashland Armory • 208 Oak Street \nLearn More \nFREE ENTRY \nSign Language Interpretation Provided \nTributes to his enduring legacy featuring a diversity of live performances\, including a keynote by D.L. Richardson. Followed by a march to Ashland Plaza for the “I Have a Dream” speech. \nNon-Perishable Food Donations encouraged on behalf of the SOU Food Pantry
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/martin-luther-king-day-2024/
LOCATION:Ashland Historic Armory\, 208 Oak Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163537
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SUMMARY:Free 2 Hour Webinar: Seeds of a White Utopia
DESCRIPTION:Ashland Together and our community partners invite you to join Portland State University history professor Kristin Teigen for an introduction to understanding Oregon’s difficult racial past. \nWhat You Will Learn \nThe goal of this 2 hour webinar is to better understand our state’s largely unexamined history of discrimination with the hope of empowering us all to be part of the vision for a more equitable and inclusive community. Knowing our complicated origin story goes a long way in making that vision a reality.\nProfessor Teigen’s presentation begins by exploring the early American events that set the stage for Oregon’s foundation as a ‘whites-only’ territory. She will delve into topics like the construct of race\, Bacon’s Rebellion\, Manifest Destiny and the Missouri Compromise\, significant historical moments that planted the seeds for exclusionary practices that would set the stage of discrimination for generations to come. Among other things\, you will also learn about early relations with Indigenous tribes and what led to the widespread seizure of tribal lands. \nInstructor: Kristin Teigen\, MA\, M.Ed. is an educator at Portland State University\, where she teaches the history of BIPOC communities in Oregon and issues of women’s homelessness. She’s also an anti-oppression activist\, working in feminist\, queer\, environmental justice and people of color movements\, and a trained anti-oppression facilitator. \nSpecial thanks to our Community Partners: BASE and Peace House. \n 
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/free-2-hour-webinar-seeds-of-a-white-utopia/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231210T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163537
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SUMMARY:Circle of Practice with Deconstructing Whiteness
DESCRIPTION:Do join us in our Circle of Practice.\nThis Sunday\, December 10\, 3-4:30pm\nPony Espresso Cafe\n170 Lithia Way\, Ashland\nAnd after that\, every 2nd Sunday of the Month through 2024. \nThe session at the coffee shop will be driven by experiences\, yours and ours\, of “messing up” as a white person\, or racial happenings in your lives that call out for some expression\, some air time in the company of others. \nWe seek to create a compassionate\, welcoming atmosphere\, even at a  coffee shop\, with Group Guidelines\, and other familiar DW practices.\nSome light guidance may be offered to keep responses to the speaker in the reflection\, validation\, accountability arena; avoiding the pitfalls of judging\, fixing\, or trying to “solve something” for another. \nOngoing\n2nd SUN of the Month\, 3-4:30 pm\, PONY ESPRESSO\n175 Lithia Way\, Ashland\nArrive early to place an order\, get settled.\nDec 10\, Jan 14\, Feb 11\, Mar 10\, Apr 14\, May 12\, June 9
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/circle-of-practice-with-deconstructing-whiteness/
LOCATION:Pony Express Cafe\, 170 Lithia Way\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163537
CREATED:20231110T034151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T022353Z
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SUMMARY:Myth Lines - Art Opening
DESCRIPTION:In Association with Ashland Natural Medicine\, Micah BlackLight is delighted to be given the opportunity to share with you his first solo art showing since college. Using the vehicle of First Friday\, you will get to take a small tour through some of the imagery and archetypes this artist has brought through the aethers in dances with the ineffable giving form and shape to a myriad of beings who wish to be portrayed through his unique lens. Fantastic\, sensual\, sacred and profane in equal measure\, come share some space and time with timeless pieces and possibly take one home with you.\nWelcome to Myth-Lines \nMore about the artist
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/myth-lines-art-opening/
LOCATION:Ashland Natural Medicine\, 180 Lithia Way\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231123T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163537
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SUMMARY:Remember Aidan Ellison
DESCRIPTION:Community Art Vigil commemorating the death Aidan Ellison who was murdered on this day in 2020. Gather with us to add a message to the Say Their Names Memorial in Railroad Park. We will never forget
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/remember-aidan-ellison/
LOCATION:Railroad Park\, Ashland\, A Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:CALL TO ACTION,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163537
CREATED:20231117T201651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T201651Z
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SUMMARY:Ashland Community Peace Meal
DESCRIPTION:Special free Thanksgiving community meal! \nTurkey with all the sides\, vegetarian options too\, at the Ashland Presbyterian Church hosted by Jobs with Justice \n  \nThanksgiving Day Community Meal
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/ashland-community-peace-meal/
LOCATION:Ashland Presbyterian Churc\, 1615 Clark Ave\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231105T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163537
CREATED:20231026T035752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T164208Z
UID:1800-1699196400-1699203600@ashlandtogether.org
SUMMARY:The Uptown String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Anima Mundi Productions proudly hosts the reunion of the legendary Uptown String Quartet. \nAs ambassadors of the African American musical tradition\, the women of this revolutionary string quartet share a lifelong dedication to breaking barriers and expanding the horizons of concert music. \nPraised by The Washington Post for their “delightfully eclectic” repertoire\, this legendary ensemble have performed in famous concert halls\, taught at universities\, and played on Hollywood soundtracks (including a recent appearance in the 2019 Tom Hanks film\, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood). Now\, they’re bringing their decades of genre-bending virtuosity to Ashland for this unforgettable\, not-to-be-missed reunion concert. \n  \n\n\n\n\nNOTE: The Uptown String Quartet will be in residency in Ashland for one week.\nFor the full calendar of events\, please click HERE. \nWhat to know more….
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/the-uptown-string-quartet/
LOCATION:SOU Music Recital Hall\, 450 S Mountain Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231105
DTSTAMP:20260423T163537
CREATED:20231026T041453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T041530Z
UID:1810-1699056000-1699142399@ashlandtogether.org
SUMMARY:BASE Youth Program visit
DESCRIPTION:The Uptown String Quartet meets with BASE Youth Program for mini-performance\, Q&A\, and pizza party. Contact Vance Beach community@baseoregon.org
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/base-youth-program-visit/
LOCATION:Ashland Methodist Church
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="BASE":MAILTO:community@baseoregon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231103T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163537
CREATED:20231026T040329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T041034Z
UID:1807-1699038000-1699043400@ashlandtogether.org
SUMMARY:Community Conversation & Reception
DESCRIPTION:“Let Us Break Bread Together”\nCommunity Conversation & Reception\nFREE PUBLIC community conversation about the powerful connections between Black and Native women in American music. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided\, no-host bar will be open. The conversation event will follow the reception.\nALL ARE INVITED. ALL ARE WELCOME.
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/community-conversation-reception/
LOCATION:Elks Lodge Ashland\, 255 E Main St\, Ashland\, Oregon\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231025T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163537
CREATED:20231023T173353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T173353Z
UID:1798-1698256800-1698262200@ashlandtogether.org
SUMMARY:Deconstructing Whiteness
DESCRIPTION:Deconstructing Whiteness’ first offering of our 2023-24 season is next Wednesday October 25\, 6:00-7:30pm at Peace House in Ashland. Please see below for more info.\nWe are glad for you to share this INVITE widely with family\, friends\, & colleagues. We look forward to seeing you. \nCheck out the DW website for other information\, more resources\, joining the mailing list\, and more.
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/deconstructing-whiteness/
LOCATION:Peace House\, 543 S. Mountain Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163537
CREATED:20230920T232854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T232854Z
UID:1773-1697882400-1697889600@ashlandtogether.org
SUMMARY:Black History Walking Tour of Jacksonville
DESCRIPTION:Join Oregon Black Pioneers for the second stop on our statewide walking tour series. This time\, we’re headed to the historic gold mining town of Jacksonville in Jackson County’s Applegate Valley. \nLed by OBP Public Programs Manager Mariah Rocker\, this two-hour\, 2-mile loop will make stops at locations connected to the town’s Black history. Discover more about Ben Johnson\, Louis Southworth\, and other members of one of Oregon’s first Black communities.
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/black-history-walking-tour-of-jacksonville/
LOCATION:Jacksonville\, OR\, Jacksonville\, OR\, 97530\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231120
DTSTAMP:20260423T163537
CREATED:20230828T200322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T200502Z
UID:1766-1696809600-1700438399@ashlandtogether.org
SUMMARY:Support Black and Brown Entrepreneurs in Ashland
DESCRIPTION:Shanique Scott is an award-winning actress. Over the summer\, she offered improv classes to youths\, which were a great success. \nWhen it comes to stand-up comedy\, Shanique’s passion to help people come out of their shell is contagious. \n“I love the magic of stand-up.  I’ve never had a student\, even the ones on the sheepish side\, not be surprised when they find their inner comic.” Shanique Scott \nHer latest 6-week offering is for adults.\nIt runs from October 9th-November 19th\nCost:  $180 \nNo experience necessary. Be prepared to surprise yourself as you’re guided by your very own expert acting coach. \nShanique’s resume includes performing standup at New York’s Comedy Club and the Punchline in San Francisco.\nShe has a Master of Fine Arts degree and is a classically trained actress.
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/support-black-and-brown-entrepreneurs-in-ashland/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ashlandtogether.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/shanique-com.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163537
CREATED:20230929T181821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T181947Z
UID:1785-1696676400-1696681800@ashlandtogether.org
SUMMARY:SO Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:Parade down Main Street\, 11 AM \nPride at the Bandshell\, 12 PM \nSoPride Crawl until late… \nGo to sopride.org for more details of the full weekend of events.
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/so-pride-parade/
LOCATION:Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, Main Street\, Ashland\, OR
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231008
DTSTAMP:20260423T163537
CREATED:20230929T182938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T182950Z
UID:1792-1696636800-1696723199@ashlandtogether.org
SUMMARY:Free Tickets for Rent
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a thrilling performance of Rent — the smash Broadway musical rocking out on OSF’s Angus Bowmer stage! Rent is about a group of young artists\, all diverse in ethnicity\, gender and sexuality\, but unified in their fight for justice during the AIDS crisis. \nIn collaboration with SO Pride\, we’re offering a full day of fun during Ashland Pride on October 7. Join us for the Pride parade\, music at the Lithia Park Bandshell\, a Community Resource Fair\, and discussions with activist and theatre-lover Emily Simon.
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/free-tickets-for-rent/
LOCATION:Oregon Shakespeare Festival
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231003T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163537
CREATED:20230922T180036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T180204Z
UID:1778-1696357800-1696366800@ashlandtogether.org
SUMMARY:New Culture Building
DESCRIPTION:New Cultivation presents New Culture Building\, a class for local community members to connect and learn the basics of challenging conversation that leads to culture change. \nTonai Foster and Jaime Powell will offer a dialogue style portion of class\, and then guide a portion of class in triad forms\, groups of 3 people\,\ntaking turns to listen and share. Different prompts for individual\, triad and group conversation will be centered on the topic of anti-racism and healing racialized trauma. We will also use writing prompts\, journaling and opportunities for a group feedback and future visioning process at the end. \nLocation: Elder Apothecary\n5 N. Main St. #2\nAshland \nClick here to register
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/new-culture-building/
LOCATION:Elder Apothecary\, 5 N. Main St. #2\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230814T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163537
CREATED:20230811T220314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T220314Z
UID:1761-1692039600-1692043200@ashlandtogether.org
SUMMARY:Tackling Racism in Our Community
DESCRIPTION:Tackling Racism in Our Community is an ongoing offering hosted by Ashland BIPoC Sanctuary.  \nThis Zoom gathering is open to anyone who is interested in having honest\, sincere and healing conversations about racism in Ashland. \nYou can register by emailing\nOrganizeLisaEbony@gmail.com \nYou’ll receive a Zoom link once you’re registered.
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/tackling-racism-in-our-community/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Ebony":MAILTO:OrganizeLisaEbony@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230622T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230622T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163537
CREATED:20230621T235426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T235426Z
UID:1751-1687449600-1687460400@ashlandtogether.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating 40 Years at Peach House
DESCRIPTION:Peace House are hosting a summer solstice 40th Anniversary Party June 22 from 4-7 p.m. \nWe hope you will join us in celebrating four decades of social justice work with delicious food\, live music\, and social justice art exhibit. The event is free and open to the public!
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/celebrating-40-years-at-peach-house/
LOCATION:Peace House\, 543 S. Mountain Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230625
DTSTAMP:20260423T163537
CREATED:20230621T235700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T235700Z
UID:1755-1687219200-1687651199@ashlandtogether.org
SUMMARY:Indigenous Culture Overnight Camp
DESCRIPTION:A 5-day Cultural Immersion\nexperience for 25 Indigenous youth\nwho have completed\nSth\, 6th\, 7th or 8th grade.\n$200 (scholarships available)\nCall/email for Application\n541-301-7072\ndon.senter@kskq.org\nAmerican Indian Crafts\, Archery\, Games Drumming\, Nature\, Story Telling\, Music\,\nMini PowWow
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/indigenous-culture-overnight-camp/
LOCATION:Lake of the Woods\, OR\, 97601
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230618T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163537
CREATED:20230607T232346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T232945Z
UID:1741-1687075200-1687107600@ashlandtogether.org
SUMMARY:Juneteenth Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Say Their Names in the Hersey Street Park in Ashland. \nCome celebrate father’s day with community in an epic fundraising launch for the permanent public art installation\, ‘Ancestor’s Future: Crystallizing Our Call’ coming to Ashland Creek Park. \n*Dress for the sun [wear sunblock] & bring your own water bottles\, picnic blankets. \nBRING YOUR $$ FOR FOOD TRUCKS & DONATIONS
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/juneteenth-picnic/
LOCATION:Hersey Street Park\, 27 E Hersey St\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230617T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230617T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163537
CREATED:20230419T003009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T232013Z
UID:1677-1686999600-1687028400@ashlandtogether.org
SUMMARY:Juneteenth
DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. Click here for more info. \nThis year’s celebration of FREEDOM is going to the biggest one yet. Mark your calendars for Saturday\, June 17th when BASE will be at Pear Blossom Park in Medford from 11am – 7pm\, for the celebration of the YEAR. Help make this day possible by signing up to be a Juneteenth volunteer. Click HERE \nExciting line up of entertainers\, speakers and attraction you don’t want to miss and more… \nPlease email BASE ASAP if you are interested in sponsoring (deadline May 19).
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/juneteenth/
LOCATION:Pear Blossom Park\, 212 N Bartlett St\, Medford\, OR\, 97501
CATEGORIES:Featured
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