Ashland Together

Bridging Divides to show Accidental Courtesy with Daryl Davis
2025-02-19 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | RVML, 1757 Ashland Street, Ashland
Join facilitator Marla Estes, MA, and learn how to “depolarize within,” and then engage in a facilitated discussion to help integrate new perspectives.
Bridging Divides Monthly Video & Discussion Series
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
Free admission, donations welcome
“How can they hate me if they don’t know me?”
~ Daryl Davis
In our continuing series of films illustrating “bridging in action,”
this month we meet blues musician, Daryl Davis.
For decades now, he has been making friends with KKK members,
a significant number of who end up swearing off their robes.
Come watch this novel approach to bridging divides and see what you think.
Wednesday, February 19th ~ 7 to 9 pm
RVML ~ 1757 Ashland Street, Ashland
We need new narratives and role models to show us another way forward by employing collaboration instead of contention.
Watch the trailer

Aretha Franklin Tribute
2025-02-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Craterian Theater, Collier Center for the Performing Arts, 23 S Central Avenue, Medford
Celebrate Black History Month with BASE at R.E.S.P.E.C.T.!
Join BASE for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the life, legacy, and music of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin!
This special tribute concert, R.E.S.P.E.C.T., will take place on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the Craterian Theater in Medford at 7:00 PM.
Why You Don’t Want to Miss This:
Experience the power of Aretha’s greatest hits, from “Respect” to “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman”
Exclusive BASE Reception (6-7 PM): Meet up before the show for small bites, drinks, and a special tribute to Aretha’s impact
Sing, dance, and honor a legend who shaped music and the civil rights movement
Discount for BASE Subscribers! Use code BASE10 online for 10% off tickets or call the Box Office to skip the $2.50 ticket fee
Location: Craterian Theater, Collier Center for the Performing Arts, 23 S Central Avenue, Medford
Get tickets here: https://craterian.org/event/r-e-s-p-e-c-t/
Let’s come together for a night of music, community, and history as we celebrate Aretha Franklin’s timeless legacy. Secure your tickets today and join us for an evening of soul, power, and joy!
Thank you
BASE TEAM

Farming While Black
2025-02-20 19:00 - 20:30 | The Varsity, 166 E. Main Street, Ashland, OR, 97520
Join the Ashland Food Co-op’s EDI team for a special screening of Farming While Black, a powerful documentary featuring Leah Penniman, co-founder of Soul Fire Farm, at the Varsity Theatre, located at 166 E Main St, Ashland, OR.
The film m delves into the historical challenges faced by Black farmers in the United States and highlights the efforts of a rising generation reclaiming land and reconnecting with their African agrarian roots.
Farming While Black tells the story of Black farmers, from the height of Black-owned farms at 14% in 1910 to less than 2% today. Leah Penniman, along with fellow farmers and organizers, is leading the charge in promoting sustainable agriculture and food justice while addressing the deep-rooted inequalities that continue to plague Black communities. Through her work with Soul Fire Farm, Penniman and her team are empowering future generations of Black farmers and connecting them to their ancestral agricultural traditions that can heal both people and the planet.

Date & Time:
February 20, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Cost:
$5 – $15

How To Do No Harm and Be a Good Neighbor
2025-02-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 87 Fourth St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
This event will also be live-streamed via the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/@roguevalleyunitarianuniver8871
Ashland Sunrise Project invites you to meet and hear from John Almaguer, our local immigration attorney. John Almaguer is a Mexican American attorney at Stout Law. He has been practicing immigration law for 24 years in Southern Oregon.
Almaguer will be speaking on Monday, February 24, from 6pm–7:30pm at Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (RVUUF), located at 87 Fourth Street, Ashland.
Ashland Sunrise Project (ASP), a part of Oregon Remembrance Project (ORP), aims to help former sundown towns develop new identities as “sunrise communities,” the opposite of a sundown town. Sunrise communities are places in which everyone can feel safe, respected, and can call home.
ASP thanks its community partners for this event, which include:
RVUUF, Oregon Remembrance Project, Unete Oregon, Ashland Together, Peace House, and the City of Ashland’s Social Equity & Racial Justice Advisory Committee (SERJ).
This event is free. Please register below
This event will also be livestreamed via the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/@roguevalleyunitarianuniver8871

Fundraising Gala
2025-02-28 18:00 - 22:00 | Ashland Hills Hotel, 2525 Ashland St, Ashland, 97520
A truly elegant evening of inspiration, connection, and impact at our BASE Fundraising Gala on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the Ashland Hills Hotel.
This event is your opportunity to dress up, enjoy a night out, and support the incredible work BASE is doing to create meaningful change in Southern Oregon.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
Location: Ashland Hills Hotel, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, OR 97520
Time: 6:00 PM
Entry Fee: $45 per person
What You’ll Experience:

Cocktails & Socializing to start the evening in style
A delicious dinner included with your ticket
Live Entertainment featuring a live band, stand-up comedy, and keynote speakers
An exciting auction with unique items to bid on
A chance to dress to impress in your all-white attire for a sophisticated theme

This is Southern Oregon’s most elegant event of the year, and it’s all for a great cause—supporting BASE and the work we do to empower our youth, celebrate culture, and foster community connection.
RSVP Now to Secure Your Spot:
Click here to RSVP
You can also scan the QR code on the flyer attached!
Can’t Attend? You Can Still Support!
If you are unable to join us but would like to contribute, please visit our donation page.
We are also accepting auction item donations. If you’d like to support by donating items or services, please contact Darice Johnson at djohnson@baseoregon.org.
Together, we can make a lasting impact in our community while enjoying an unforgettable evening. We hope to see you there!
With gratitude,
The BASE Team
RSVP Today!
Let’s make this night one to remember!

New Book Club at UCC
2025-03-13 18:00 - 19:30 | UCC Peace Church, 717 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
UCC Ashland invites you to participate
From Generosity to Justice: A New Gospel of Wealth
by Darren Walker, President of Ford Foundation
DATE: Thursday, March 13th and 2nd Thursday of month until November 13th, 2025
TIME: 6:00PM-7:3OPM
PLACE: UCC Peace Church,
717 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland
Join us for this FREE interactive monthly Book Club

RED Earth Talking Circle and Potluck
2025-03-22 17:00 - 21:00 | Bellviewe Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
We’ll be hosting our quarterly Talking Circle and Social at the Bellview Grange in Ashland, Saturday, March 22, 5 p.m. into the evening, with a potluck dinner to follow the talking circle. If you can, please bring a potluck to share, and please note that dinner may be closer to 7 or 8 p.m.. All ages welcome!

March 22, 2025
5 p.m. to 9ish

Bellview Grange Hall, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland

In adherence to Indigenous values and respect to the Red Earth Descendants community, please note this Talking Circle and Social/Potluck will be drug and alcohol-free.

More info @ http://redearthdescendants.org/home/

CURA: Culture of Unity & Repair in Ashland & the Americas
2025-03-29 - 2025-03-30
A transformative movement rooted in the Brazilian Portuguese word “Curar”—meaning ‘to heal.’
CURA is more than a summit—it’s a catalyst for change, a brave space for visionary leaders, and a platform for deep healing and repair in our communities.
This 2-day immersive event brings together thought leaders, activists, healers, and community members to explore the intersection of spiritualpractice, social justice, and regenerative living.
Join us in-person in Ashland, Oregon.

Learn more

A.R.T. Wave Fundraiser for Hakiym
2025-04-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Bellviewe Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Please mark your calendars.

It takes a village! Please sign up to perform, volunteer, donate a silent auction or raffle item with this link: Interest Form ART Wave

Fundraiser to support Brian “Hakiym Sha’ir” Simpson, a Black father, firefighter, community leader, and poet who was wrongfully incarcerated for defending himself against a racially motivated physical attack while on the job in Josephine County, Oregon.
Case Details
You may or may not have heard about this case already. Some key details include the aggressor admitted in court to initiating the attack while using racial slurs, the aggressor was found with drugs in his system (including fentanyl), and Hakiym defended himself using no weapons and fleeing the attack (reporting to his boss) as witnessed by other firefighters. In a wildly unjust trial with an all white jury and a judge with a history of overturned convictions, Hakiym was sentenced to up to 6 years in prison at Snake River Correctional Institution (a rural prison that is notorious for violence, frigid temperatures, and inadequate nutrition). He has four young boys. He has spent his life as a community leader transforming lives and inspiring youth. He was recognized by the late great Rosa Parks for his tireless efforts in advocating for change. For more information and to sign the petition to Governor Tina Kotek, please visit the J4H webpage on B.A.S.E.’s website
Benefit Show & Party Details:A.R.T. Wave (Amazing Revolutionary Transformation)
Saturday, April 5th, 2025 6pm-9pm at the Bellview Grange in Ashland (1050 Tolman Creek Rd) and live-streamed online.
This is an evening of community coming together, sharing our talents and resources, to raise funds and awareness for Hakiym and his campaign (that’s determined to see him fully exonerated and reunited with his family). Hakiym’s story will be shared by friends and family, as well as his winning poetry. Local poets, including the amazing Manya Yana Campos, and local musicians (including Los Mapaches, an outstanding cumbia band) will share their talents. Donations from supportive local businesses, artists, and community members (including Rise Up! Artisan Bread, The English Lavender Farm, Luna Mexican Cuisine and so many more), will be both auctioned and bundled into raffle baskets. Ways to get involved in Hakiym’s campaign as well as petitions to sign will also be available.
RSVP on Eventbrite– Free with suggested sliding scale donation.
Hakiym provided the name for the event and is contributing to several aspects in ways that he can! Pictures of him on the attached flyer from left to right are of Hakiym reciting spoken word, a mural dedicated to him in his hometown of downtown Cincinnati, and in firefighter gear in Oregon.
Ways to Contribute to A.R.T. Wave:

Volunteering – set-up and take down of event, running sections of the event, tech support, etc.
Performing – We are looking for poets and musicians to share their talents live at the show (about 5-20 minute long performances). BIPOC performers will be prioritized. We are also planning a second event (a virtual benefit concert for a later date), so please indicate if you are interested in staying involved for that! Hakiym is a part of our local poetry scene, so it would be especially meaningful to have overwhelming support from Southern Oregon’s creative arts community!
Silent Auction & Raffle – We are asking for your support in the form of donated items for the auction and raffle. We envision larger items for a silent auction, and smaller items to be bundled into raffle baskets. Your contribution, whether a piece of art, service, gift certificate, or any item of value would be greatly appreciated. All donations are needed and welcome.
Donating Food or Drink – We want to sell food and drink (alcoholic and nonalcoholic) at the event as part of the fundraiser, and are looking for donations so that all of the proceeds can go directly to the cause. Let us know if you or your business have anything you can donate in quantities large enough for 100-200 people.

Please fill out the A.R.T. Wave Interest Form to let us know how you’d like to contribute! All volunteers, performers, and donors will be honored and appropriately recognized for your support in helping to raise funds for Hakiym in his fight for freedom and against racial injustice.
We kindly ask that all responses be made as soon as possible so that we have enough time to work your contribution into the event. Deadline for performers and food is 3/22. Deadline for auction & raffle donations is 3/29.
What will the raised funds be used for?
All funds raised will go to Hakiym’s support fund, which will be used to support Hakiym’s survival while fighting unjust conviction and imprisonment. Everything in prison costs money– from personal hygiene items, warm clothing, extra food and phone calls and postage to stay in touch with his kids. With direction from Hakiym and his chosen support team, funds may also be used to support travel and lodging for visiting family and supporters, legal costs, and other incidental costs that support the campaign to Free Hakiym. When Hakiym is free, any left over funds will be used to support him and his family in recovering from the financial impacts of incarceration.
Donate now on Venmo through @siskiyoumutualaid or on PayPal through siskiyoumutualaid@gmail.com Please include “Justice 4 Hakiym” in the memo. All donations are tax-deductible.
Thank you
Please share this info far and wide! Questions about A.R.T. Wave? Please reach out to j4hbenefit@gmail.com
To get involved in the Justice for Hakiym campaign and to stay updated on all the progress (like another large community meeting in Grants Pass on 4/12, an upcoming Prayer Walk in May, the upcoming Virtual Benefit Concert, and more) please reach out to justiceforhakiym@gmail.com as there are so many needs for support. Hakiym’s appeal lawyer said that she moved his case to the top of her list based on community involvement!

“…Thank you for bringing awareness to my unfortunate situation … May your kindness, compassion, and creativity help shine light, chasing the darkness and ugliness of oppression away…Let’s get wavy! Let this not be a fleeting meeting but a continuation of Amazing Revolutionary Transformation.”

– Hakiym Sha’ir

Special Screening of Stripped for Parts
2025-04-10 18:30 - 20:30 | SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S Mountain Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
An unflinching look at the dismantling of local news

April 10th @ 6:30 pm

SOU Recital Hall 450 S. Mountain
FREE ADMISSION
Watch Trailer

Ryan Haas, Oregon Public Broadcasting | Bert Etling, Ashland.news | Regina Lawrence, University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication | Moderator: David Sommers, Ashland.news

Followed by a panel discussion with State & Local Media Experts: Ashland.news | Southern Oregon University Department of Communication, Media & Cinema | University of Oregon School of Journalism | Agora Journalism Center
Register here

32nd Annual Powwow
2025-04-12 - 2025-04-13 | Lithia Motors Pavilion SOU Campus
Hosted by SOU NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENT UNION

April 12-13th, 2025
Lithia Motors Pavilion, SOU campus, Ashland, OR
Grand Entries – Saturday @ 12 pm and 7pm
– Sunday @ 12pm
friendly competition jrs – adult categories
Everyone is welcome to join!

No drugs or alcohol allowed
NASU and SOU are not responsible for any lost or damaged items
for more info email nasusou1@gmail.com

MC: David West
Arena Director: Rick Wilson
*first 8 drums to show up guaranteed travel assistance (minimum of 5 singers

Independent Media Week
2025-04-13 - 2025-04-19 | Ashland, OR, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Ashland Oregon’s 20th annual Independent Media Week showcases a coalition of independent media producers, local activists and community groups organized around the theme “A well-informed citizenry is a cornerstone of democracy.”
We have a full week of events, trainings and workshops planned. This year we are opening the Rogue River Room to artists and creators to
share the work folks are doing right here in our community.

INDEPENDENT MEDIA WEEK PROCLAMATION
* An informed citizenry is a cornerstone of democracy.
* An informed citizenry depends on unrestrained press, which provides greater access to information, more points of view and greater diversity of thought and fact.
* The trend toward the consolidation of media ownership has resulted in journalistic practices that hinder public awareness by excluding or marginalizing minority and dissenting viewpoints.
* Fewer media voices can result in homogenized messaging and the silencing of many points of view.
* Democratic principles support the case for more independent media in this country, not less.
NOW, THEREFORE, I do hereby proclaim the week of April 13-19 as INDEPENDENT MEDIA WEEK and encourage all citizens to seek out and explore the rich diversity of independent media available within, and to our community.
More Info

You're Not Alone
2025-04-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Stevenson Union, SOU Campus, Ashland
Easing our fears through access, education, and support
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
5:30 – 7:00PM
5PM Registration
Security will be available.
Southern Oregon University
Stevenson Union (Third Floor)
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
Featuring panelists:
Kelly Church, she/her Family Nurse Practitioner, La Clinica
Han Jasper, he/they/she RN BSNOHSU Nursing
Danielle Mancuso, they/she Community Building Coordinator
Mikki Gillette, she/her Major Gifts Officer Basic Rights Oregon
SPONSORED BY
SOPride, SO Health-E, Rogue Action Center, Ashland Together, and Southern Oregon University

Better Prepared Wildfire Series - Wildfire Preparedness
2025-04-21 18:00 | Carpenter Hall, 44 S Pioneer Street, Ashland, OR, 97520
Take Action to be Better Prepared!

APRIL 21
6 to 8 p.m.
Carpenter Hall
44 S Pioneer
Wildfire Preparedness
Preparing Family & Community
More info ashlandoregon.gov/ BetterPreparedSeries
Register Here

Community Partners
Ashland.news
Ashland Climate
Collaborative
Ashland Together

Better Prepared Wildfire Series - Ashland Wildfire Protection Plan Open House
2025-05-04 14:00 - 17:00 | The Grove, 1195 East Main Street, Ashland, OR, 97520
Take Action to be Better Prepared!
Part 2 Ashland Wildfire Protection Plan Open House
MAY 4
2 to 5 p.m.
The Grove 1195 E Main
Empowering Community
More info ashlandoregon.gov/ BetterPreparedSeries
Register Here

Community Partners
Ashland.news
Ashland Climate
Collaborative
Ashland Together

How Do You Reconcile a Lynching? A Story of Justice and Redemption
2025-05-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Meese Auditorium, SOU, 1250 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520
The event will focus on the life and legacy of Alonzo Tucker, Oregon’s most documented African American lynching victim, and the efforts to seek justice and reconciliation. Stewart will share insights on confronting historical injustices and fostering community healing.
“This story is not just about reconciliation; it’s about finding a way to heal and foster hope in our communities,” Stewart explains. “By confronting these painful narratives, we can begin to foster understanding and pave the way for a more just future.”
Gabi Johnsen, founder of Grants Pass Remembrance Project (GPRP) and Community Engagement Director of ORP, will join the discussion. A Q&A session will follow. The Ashland Sunrise Project invites community members, educators, and advocates to take part in this conversation on historical justice in Oregon.
Register Below
Taylor Stewart is the Founder and Executive Director of the Oregon Remembrance Project (ORP). He is a lifelong Portlander and graduated from UP in 2018 with a degree in Communication and a Master’s in Social Work from PSU in 2021. Stewart started ORP in 2018 to help communities unearth stories of injustice and engage in the necessary truth telling and repair required to reconcile instances of historical harm. His work connects historical racism to its present-day legacies in order to inspire contemporary racial justice action. In what started as simply a way to memorialize an African American lynching victim named Alonzo Tucker, Stewart has grown to see the power of reconciliation to rectify further instances of historical injustice.
Gabrielle Johnsen is the Community Engagement Director with Oregon Remembrance Project and a core caretaker of Grants Pass Remembrance (the Sunrise Project in her community of Grants Pass). She has collaborated with Taylor Stewart since 2020 in the development of the Sunrise Project. This work embodies much of what she cares about – racial reconciliation, learning and growing together with neighbors, and supporting opportunities to see and hear the “others” in our lives and communities!

Directions and parking

FROM NORTHBOUND 1-5:
Take exit 14 and turn left onto Ashland Street/Hwy 66.
Continue on Ashland Street to Siskiyou Blvd (where all traffic must turn right).
Take the first left onto Indiana Street.
There are free one hour parking spaces behind the Museum. Additional metered parking is located across from the Museum (the first left after you turn onto Indiana).
FROM SOUTHBOUND 1-5:

Take exit 19 and turn right onto Valley View Road.
Turn left onto Highway 99 (this will become North Main Street).
Keep right onto Siskiyou Blvd.
Turn right onto Indiana Street.
There are free one hour parking spaces behind the Museum. Additional metered parking is located across from the Museum (the first left after you turn onto Indiana).The Museum is wheelchair-accessible. Large-print handouts are available upon request.

Sparking Action! at Scienceworks
2025-05-10 | Scienceworks, 1500 E. Main St, Ashland, OR, 97520
You’re invited to a full day of fun and learning adventures. Get prepared for fire season! Learn about the cultural use of fire

See live fire science demonstrations.
Say Hello to Smokey Bear!
Watch Firelines Patagonia film
Learn about student-led service projects Build a DYI air quality filter to take home
Learn about fire prevention and safety

FREE ADMISSION!
FREE FOOD!
Presented by Southern Oregon Forest Restoration Collaborative and partners

Better Prepared Wildfire Series - Protect Your Home and Yard
2025-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
Take Action to be Better Prepared!
Part 3 Protect Your Home and Yard
Now is the Time!
MAY 14
6 to 8 p.m.
Via Zoom
Now is the Time!

More info ashlandoregon.gov/ BetterPreparedSeries
Register Here

Community Partners
Ashland.news
Ashland Climate
Collaborative
Ashland Together

Black History Walking Tour of Jacksonville
2025-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Jacksonville, OR, Jacksonville, OR, 97530, United States
Saturday, May 17, 10 am – 12 pm
Jacksonville Cemetery/Jackson Creek Junction Gazebo

Led by OBP Public Programs Manager Mariah Rocker, this two-hour, 1-mile loop will make stops at locations connected to the town’s Black history. The tour will begin at the Jacksonville Cemetery before moving to the Jackson Creek Junction Gazebo. Vehicle transport is encouraged to avoid walking up and down the steep cemetery road. The rest of the tour, starting at Jackson Creek Junction Gazebo, will be on foot.

Guests will discover more about pioneers Ben Johnson, Charles Blockwell, Sam Vose, and other members of one of the first Black communities in the state.

Tickets can be purchased at oregonblackpioneers.org/tours.

Oregon 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.

Be A Light
2025-05-18 15:00 - 17:00 | United Church of Christ, 717 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520
ROGUE VALLEY PEACE CHOIR
PRESENTS
2025 SPRING CONCERT
70 Voices Singing for Peace, Social Justice and Responsible Stewardship of Our Planet

Friday, May 16 at 7 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
1801E. Jackson Street, Medford

Sunday, May 18 at 3 p.m.
United Church of Christ
175 N. Main Street, Ashland.

Irene Kai - The Journey
2025-06-06 - 2025-06-28 | Langford Art Gallery, 4850 South Pacific Hwy, Phoenix, OR, 97535, United States
Opening 06.06.2025 @ 5PM
Artist Reception with AAUW 06.14.2025 @ 3 PM
An internationally known artist, author, and speaker, Irene Kai was born and raised in Hong Kong and traveled extensively. She received her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in NYC and MFA from the Royal College of Art in London and currently teaches Painting and Design at the Rogue Community College. Her work has been shown in galleries in London, New York, Los Angeles, and southern Oregon. She posed for George Segal in 1976 and the sculptures of her image were in the Whitney Museum permanent collection. Irene designed the logo for the Culture of Peace Initiative, a United Nations Peace Messenger Organization, and her inspiring image hangs in the United Nations building in New York City. She Co-founded the Ashland Culture of Peace Commission and brought the World Peace Flame to Ashland from Wales.
lrene’s award-winning books – What Do You See? – an experiential book. The Golden Mountain: Beyond the American Dream has been chosen for course studies in major universities, an autobiography of four generations of women in her family, a journey spanning over a hundred years of how their influences shaped her life. The healing process of writing this book sets the women free. By having the courage to speak out about family secrets, Irene expresses her process of finding the light within through her paintings and her devotion to truth. To live in peace is to reconnect with our souls, speaking from our hearts. To find the courage to transcend culture, and to live authentically, but most of all, to love deeply.

Unreal!
2025-06-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Bellviewe Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
A new devised performance created by the Empowered Arts Ensemble
JUNE 6 @ 5pm
JUNE 7 @ 7pm
Bellview Grange
1050 Tolman Creek Rd
pay what you will

Invisible Railroad
2025-06-08 19:30 - 20:30 | The A, 621 A Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
BUTOH PERFROMANCE
“On the Tracks” Series
Honoring the Chinese raillroad laborers
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Juneteenth at SOU
2025-06-10 11:00 - 12:30 | Churchill Hall, Churchill Hall, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd,, Ashland, OR, 97520
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

Book Discussion with Mike Green
2025-06-19 18:00 - 19:30 | UCC Peace Church, 717 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
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 Ignorance, From Generosity to Justice.

Juneteenth 2025
2025-06-21 | Pear Blossom Park, 212 N Bartlett St, Medford, OR, 97501
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…

Playwrights Walk Plaque
2025-06-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Railroad Park, Ashland, A Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
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 Playwrights Walk sponsors – Oregon Shakespeare Festival,
Southern Oregon University, the Ashland Chamber of Commerce & the City of Ashland

Better Prepared Wildfire Series - What's Your Plan?
2025-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Ashland Historic Armory, 208 Oak Street, Ashland, OR, 97520
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 you’re at home or out and about?
This hands-on event will walk you through what to do before, during, and after an evacuation. Learn how to:

Create and practice your evacuation plan
Prepare go-bags
Plan multiple escape routes
Walk through real-life scenarios so you’re ready to act quickly when wildfire threatens

Take Action to be Better Prepared!
More info ashlandoregon.gov/ BetterPreparedSeries
Register Here
Community Partners
Ashland.news
Ashland Climate
Collaborative
Ashland Together

Celebrate Peace
2025-08-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Bellviewe Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
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 Cajun/Creole buffet from Chef Curtis Leon Paul.
Check out the menu: Smoked chicken & pork or smoked tofu jambalaya! Wild mushroom and fennel cream sauce! Red beans and rice! Cajun potato salad! AND fresh fruit cobbler. Gluten-free options available too.
Help Chef Curtis out a little and get your ticket this week so he knows just how much to prepare.
If you prefer to pay by cash or check, you can still RSVP in advance: call or email us by August 1st if you can. Email: info@peacehouse.net. Phone: (541) 482-9625

Reserve your ticket now!

Better Prepared Wildfire Series - Insurance
2025-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
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 and program details, followed by a Q&A.
Hosted by the City of Ashland & Ashland.news
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