CELEBRATORY COMMEMORATION & FLAG RAISING Featured Speaker Sabrina Prud'homme, SOU University Board Secretary Churchill Hall Lawn Remarks from Rick Bailey, Jr., PhD, SOU President Jonathan Chavez Baez, MA SOU Assistant Vice President for Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Gina DuQuenne Councilwoman, City of Ashland Flag Raising Ceremony, SOU ROTC Cadets
You are invited to spend Juneteenth (June 19th from 6-7:30pm) at UCC Ashland learning from Mike Green, founder of Common Ground Conversations and host of JPR’s Jefferson Exchange. Mike understands racial dynamics in the Rogue Valley as well as anyone, and will facilitate an interactive (and potentially messy) conversation on Chapter 3: The Awareness of […]
JUNETEENTH June 21st, 2025 Saturday 11am - 8pm Pear Blossom Park 312 E. 4th street Medford, Oregon CELEBRATE FREEDOM: LIVE BANDS, DJ, VENDORS, KIDS ZONE AND MORE...
Celebrate the unveiling of the Playwrights Walk Plaque honoring Lorraine Hansberry and Black lives. Designed by Micah BlackLight ~ Cast in bronze by Jack Langford ~ Celebrate the plaque dedication with guest speakers in honor of Juneteenth! Brought to you by Ashland’s Social Equity & Racial Justice Advisory Committee, Public Arts Advisory Committee, and Ashland […]
What’s Your Plan When Every Second Counts? Fire Evacuation Planning & Practice – A FREE Community Workshop Join Ashland.news and Ashland Together for this FREE interactive workshop, designed to help you prepare for wildfire evacuation. Wednesday, July 16 6:00–8:00 p.m. Ashland Historic Armory, 208 Oak Street What will you do if an evacuation is ordered—whether […]
Come dance with us on August 8th! Have you bought your ticket yet? Have you heard? We’re hosting a dance on Friday, August 8th from 6 to 9 p.m. to raise funds to continue our advocacy for a world without war or nuclear weapons. Enjoy music from Ashland’s own Blue Lightning and feast on a […]
Making Our Homes more Survivable and Insurable against Wildfire August 21, 6 to 8 p.m. Webinar on Zoom Join staff from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety as they share about a newly available science-based home certification program that is likely to make your home more survivable and insurable. Presentation will include background […]
A Powerhouse Night of Laughter, Culture & Community Impact One Night Only – Friday, September 5 at the Historic Holly Theatre in Medford, Oregon MEDFORD, OR – The Black Alliance & Social Empowerment (BASE) is proud to present the BASE Comedy Jam, a groundbreaking comedy fundraiser bringing electrifying talent, community joy, and powerful purpose to […]
Ashland, you have read books, joined book clubs, and attended ASP events at Carpenter Hall and elsewhere. Now is the time to organize and work towards the solution while engaging our community with a hands-on approach. Learn the exciting next steps! FREE EVENT MON, SEPT 8, 5:30 - 7:00 PM ASHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY 410 Siskiyou Boulevard Ashland, OR […]
From Generosity to Justice: A New Gospel of Wealth, by Darren Walker. • Book Club organized by Barbara Geraghty at UCC (free Event) • Thur, Sept. 11 at 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Ashland together's Hillary Larson will facilitate.
Friday, September 12 6 to 8 PM Free for Members & SOU Students | $10 for Non-Members Includes full access to the museum’s exhibits Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase Discover how creativity, curiosity, and community can make wildfire readiness empowering — and fun — at Burning to Learn! This special STEAM Social blends science, art, and hands-on […]
SOPRIDE FESTIVAL OCT. 3RD -4TH Friday Oct. 3rd OUT & ABOUT ART WALK Saturday Oct. 4th PRIDE PARADE BEGINS AT 10 AM We march down Main Street to the bandshell in Lithia Park for vendor booths, food trucks, Drag, DJ entertainment and fun for all. SELECT A WINNER All week long enjoy the prideful window/business […]
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