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SUMMARY:Farming While Black
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nFarming 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. \n\n\n\n\n\nDate & Time:\nFebruary 20\, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n$5 – $15
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/farming-while-black/
LOCATION:The Varsity\, 166 E. Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
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SUMMARY:Aretha Franklin Tribute
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month with BASE at R.E.S.P.E.C.T.! \nJoin BASE for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the life\, legacy\, and music of the Queen of Soul\, Aretha Franklin!    \nThis 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. \nWhy You Don’t Want to Miss This: \nExperience the power of Aretha’s greatest hits\, from “Respect” to “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” \nExclusive BASE Reception (6-7 PM): Meet up before the show for small bites\, drinks\, and a special tribute to Aretha’s impact\nSing\, dance\, and honor a legend who shaped music and the civil rights movement\nDiscount for BASE Subscribers! Use code BASE10 online for 10% off tickets or call the Box Office to skip the $2.50 ticket fee \nLocation: Craterian Theater\, Collier Center for the Performing Arts\, 23 S Central Avenue\, Medford \nGet tickets here: https://craterian.org/event/r-e-s-p-e-c-t/ \nLet’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!  \nThank you  \nBASE TEAM 
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/aretha-franklin-tribute/
LOCATION:Craterian Theater\, Collier Center for the Performing Arts\, 23 S Central Avenue\, Medford
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Bridging Divides to show Accidental Courtesy with Daryl Davis
DESCRIPTION:Join facilitator Marla Estes\, MA\, and learn how to “depolarize within\,” and then engage in a facilitated discussion to help integrate new perspectives. \nBridging Divides Monthly Video & Discussion Series\nEvery 3rd Wednesday of the month\nFree admission\, donations welcome\n“How can they hate me if they don’t know me?”\n~ Daryl Davis \nIn our continuing series of films illustrating “bridging in action\,”\nthis month we meet blues musician\, Daryl Davis. \nFor decades now\, he has been making friends with KKK members\,\na significant number of who end up swearing off their robes. \nCome watch this novel approach to bridging divides and see what you think. \nWednesday\, February 19th ~ 7 to 9 pm\nRVML ~ 1757 Ashland Street\, Ashland \nWe need new narratives and role models to show us another way forward by employing collaboration instead of contention. \nWatch the trailer
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/bridging-divides-to-show-accidental-coursey-with-daryl-davis/
LOCATION:RVML\, 1757 Ashland Street\, Ashland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250214T153000
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SUMMARY:Tuition Fundraiser for SOU Tribal Student
DESCRIPTION:Come hear heart-warming stories from around the world at Carola’s \nTuition Fundraiser for an SOU Tribal Student \nVibrant 102 year old storyteller Carola Lacy is raising tuition funds for a local Indigenous woman to attend SOU \nWhere? Ashland Public Library 410 Siskiyou Blvd\, \nWhen? Friday Feb 14 @ 2 pm  \nNot suitable for ages under 6 \nAll donations greatly appreciated!  \n \nTo help fund the program click here
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/tuition-fundraiser-for-sou-tribal-student/
LOCATION:Ashland Public Library\, 410 Siskiyou Blvd\, Ashland
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:12 Noon\, Monday\, January 20\, 2025\, Doors open at 11:30 AM\n​Ashland Historic Armory – 208 Oak Street\nFree admission – Non-perishable food donations encouraged\nThis year\, the celebration’s theme is “The Battle is in Our Hands…We Must Keep Going…The End we seek is a society at peace with itself\, One that can live with its Conscience.”Performers and keynote speaker will be announced here soon. \nIf no room is left at the Armory\, people can head to the overflow venue at OSF’s Carpenter Hall for a livestream of events. Start time is the same. \n​After the celebration\, in keeping with time-tradition\, there will be a march from the Armory to the downtown Plaza to hear Dr. King’s original “I have a Dream” speech.
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/martin-luther-king-day-2025/
LOCATION:Ashland Historic Armory\, 208 Oak Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Benefit Concert
DESCRIPTION:We will gather to connect\, build power\, and support local organizations that help people impacted by the incoming administration and its policies. \nWe organize in solidarity with the National People’s March\, but this event is about ACTION!! Please\, consider ways to invest your time and resources in our local community. Come on out and hear about the organizations doing the work and learn how you can help! Together WE rise! \nJanuary 18\, 2025 11:00 to 2:00 \n11:00 Doors and Food Truck Open \n12:00 – 2:00 Music and Guest Speakers Oak Knoll Golf Course 3070 Highway 66\, Ashland\, OR \nFeaturing \nAlice Di Micele and Bret Levick Bill Scholer and The Brash Band \nBlue Lightning \nThe Holy Misfits \nTommy Letchworth of Smiley T and The Tall Trees \nPlease: Carpool\, Wear Comfortable Shoes. Dress in layers. Bring Chairs and Umbrellas. Check the Women’s March Southern Oregon FB Event for parking suggestions\, last minute updates and live stream. Rain or Shine We RISE! \nGo to this link to show your support.
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/womens-march/
LOCATION:Oak Knoll Golf Course\, 3070 OR-66\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250117T163000
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SUMMARY:Action Follow Up Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Building Common Ground Conversation Post Election – the first of our action follow up conversation. \nThe Ashland Sunrise Project wants to listen to your follow up conversations with your friends\, family\, and neighbors after our “sold out” November 12 event at Carpenter Hall. Come talk\, learn from others and be re-inspired. \nThis gathering will be facilitated by Gina DuQuenne. \nTaylor Stewart from the Oregon Remembrance Project will be in town as well from Portland. \nJanuary 17 from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at the United Church of Christ\, 717 Siskiyou Boulevard\, Ashland\, Oregon
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/action-follow-up-conversation/
LOCATION:United Church of Christ\, 717 Siskiyou Boulevard\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
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SUMMARY:Journeys Of Resistance: Voices in Art
DESCRIPTION:For the second year\,\nthe Rogue Gallery & Art Center\nis hosting our Black artist showcase in their main gallery. \nEvent Details:\nThe exhibit will be open to the public from January 10th\nuntil February 21\, culminating in a special eventon Friday\, February 21\, 2025. This closing event will feature discussions about the artworks\,\npresentations by the artists\, and opportunities for the community\nto engage and connect.
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/journeys-of-resistance-voices-in-art/
LOCATION:Rogue Gallery Art Center\, 40 S Bartlett St\, Medford\, OR\, 97501\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250104T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250104T163000
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SUMMARY:Justice for Hakiym - Community Response Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Four ways you can help\n(in addition to the above)\n1.  Attend the community response meeting on Saturday (see below)\n2.  Sign the petition on the BASE website\n3.  Write to JusticeforHakiym@gmail.com to offer ways to lend your support.\n4. Help spread the word on social media
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/justice-for-hakiym-community-response-meeting/
LOCATION:Medford Library\, 205 South Central Avenue\, Medford\, OR\, 97501\, United States
CATEGORIES:CALL TO ACTION,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241226T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241226T190000
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SUMMARY:Kwanzaa
DESCRIPTION:Make sure to register so you don’t miss out on this year’s Kwanzaa celebration featuring entertainment\, a delicious meal\, exciting prizes\, dancing\, and networking. This celebration is a chance for us to come together as a community\, reflect on our shared values\, and prepare for a powerful start to the New Year. Spots are limited\, so make sure to RSVP here to secure your spot. We can’t wait to celebrate with you. \nMusic\, Dancing\, Food\, Performances\, and more. \n$20 per person \nDoors open 4:30 PM
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/kwanzaa/
LOCATION:Ashland Historic Armory\, 208 Oak Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241112T200000
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SUMMARY:Building Post-Election Common Ground
DESCRIPTION:The Ashland Sunrise Project (ASP) announces “Building Post-Election Common Ground\,” the fourth presentation in its speaker series. This event will take place on November 12\, 2024\, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at Carpenter Hall\, 44 S. Pioneer\, Ashland. \n“Building Post-Election Common Ground” is a conversation between Mike and Emily Green co-founders of Common Ground Conversations on Race (CGC)\, \, Taylor Stewart\, founder of the Oregon Remembrance Project\, and host Tara Houston\, Community and Engagement Manager\, Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF). \nThe post-election narrative in this nation\, regardless of who wins\, will be of key importance. Political messaging and media play a significant role in the influence of perspectives nationwide. \nIn this talk\, Mike & Emily Green will introduce paradigm-shifting new knowledge and understanding of racial dynamics in American society today through an informed lens of historical context. \nAre there issues that can build a common ground of understanding? Yes! But note the nuance. Developing an understanding among people who disagree doesn’t mean they will find agreement. Our focus is to establish a common ground of knowledge and understanding\, not necessarily agreement. \n“Developing an understanding among people who disagree doesn’t mean they will find agreement.” Mike Green \nThe evening’s conversation will highlight how we can build a common ground of understanding. \nMike Green is a nationally known cultural economist\, author\, speaker\, and radio host. Emily Green has a background in social work\, specializing in wraparound services for families in distress. Mike and Emily are married co-founders of Common Ground Conversations on Race in America (CGC)\, which provides a trademarked “Conversations Journey” process that has a four-year record of success with institutional and organizational clients\, such as: municipalities\, police departments\, K-12 school districts and higher education\, county library systems\, community organizations and evangelical churches. \n  \nASP is a truth and reconciliation coalition addressing our community’s history as a Sundown Town. Reconciliation includes remembrance: understanding the harm that was caused; repair: putting an end to harm as it continues today; and redemption: creating good from a story of harm. \nAshland Sunrise Project\, 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. \nAshland Sunrise Project is an Ashland Together Initiative in partnership with the Oregon Remembrance Project. We thank the Oregon Shakespeare Festival for venue support of this event. This program was made possible in part by a grant from Oregon Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. \nAny views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event\, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities \n 
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/building-post-election-common-ground/
LOCATION:Carpenter Hall\, 44 S Pioneer Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241111T123000
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SUMMARY:Talk/Interview with Taylor Stewart
DESCRIPTION:Ashland Together/Ashland Sunrise Project member Tamsin Taylor will interview Taylor Steward at Mountain Meadows Clubhouse.
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/talk-interview-with-taylor-stewart/
LOCATION:Mountain Meadows Clubhouse\, 855 Mountain Meadows Drive\, Ashland\, 97520
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T160000
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SUMMARY:Indigenous People's Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Honor the past | Empower the Present | Inspire the Future \nSpeakers\, Good\, Indigenous Artisans Market\, Danders\, Ativities \nSaturday October 19 \nWelcoming 11:00 AM \nSalmon Lunch: Noon – 4:00 PM ($10 a plate\, cash only) \nGuest speakers and open sharing 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nSunday October 20 10:30-4:00 PM \nIndian Tacos & frybread hosted by SOU NSASU (cash only) \nGuest speakers and open sharing all day \n  \nArtisan Market sat and sun 10:30 AM – 4 PM \nFor more infro contact Kenw ani Kravitz at kravitzk@sou.edu or 541552-6937
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/indigenous-peoples-day-2024/
LOCATION:Stevenson Union\, SOU Campus\, Ashland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T133000
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CREATED:20240910T173245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T173501Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:Pride Parade\, Saturday\, Oct 5\, 10 AM \nCelebrating the freedom to love \nParade down Main from Union Street to Lithia Park. Bring your pride and march with us\, or be a spectator. \nDon’t Miss “Lizard Boy\,” aka Justin Huertas who is our grand marshall this year \nFestival at the Bandshell 11-1:30 \nDrag\, Aerial\, Live Music\, Vendors\, Food Truck \nLearn more at SOPride.org
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/pride-parade/
LOCATION:Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, Main Street\, Ashland\, OR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240912T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240912T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T165441Z
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SUMMARY:What is Ranked Choice Voting?
DESCRIPTION:What is Ranked Choice Voting\, or RCV\, exactly?\nAnd how does it promote racial equity? \nCome learn about Measure 117 and Ranked Choice Voting!\nSponsored by RepresentUS and Jackson County Library Services \nThis November\, Oregon voters will decide at the ballot box\nif we should change how we vote for federal and statewide races and begin using\na process called Ranked Choice Voting. \nTime and Location:   Ashland Library on September 12th at 5:30pm \nMeg Wade with the Represent Us Education Fund will facilitate\nan interactive\, visual RCV demonstration so you can see firsthand\nhow the process works in order to make an informed decision\,\nand get your questions answered about what is in the ballot measure\nthat the state legislature recommended to voters. \n\n\nCan’t make this event\, but want to learn more?\nThis program will repeat at the Medford Library on Thursday\, October 10th\, from 5:30pm-6:30pm.\n\nRSVP and details for the Ashland event : https://jcls.libcal.com/event/12675192\nRSVP and details for the Medford event: https://jcls.libcal.com/event/12710513
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/what-is-ranked-choice-voting/
LOCATION:Ashland Public Library\, 410 Siskiyou Blvd\, Ashland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150524
CREATED:20240711T070536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240721T215430Z
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SUMMARY:From Thorns to Blossoms: A Japanese American Family in War and Peace.
DESCRIPTION:Mitzi Loftus shared her story to a standing-room-only crowd in April 2024 at Bloomsbury Books in Ashland. Did you miss that event? \nAshland Together is glad to bring Mitzi and her son David Loftus back for an encore presentation of their book From Thorns to Blossoms A Japanese American Family in War and Peace. \nMonday\, August 19\, 2024\, 6:30 – 8pm \nCarpenter Hall 44 S Pioneer St Ashland \nAbout Mitzi Loftus \nFrom Oregon University State Press new books 2024: \n“Born on a fruit orchard in Hood River\, Oregon\, in 1932\, Mitzi Asai Loftus spent three years of her childhood in government incarceration camps in California and Wyoming. For more than seventy years\, she has given public talks about her family’s experience to audiences of all ages. Having lived much of her adult life in Eugene and Coos Bay\, she now resides in Ashland. \n  \nAbout David Loftus \nWriter\, editor\, actor\, and voice artist David Loftus is a native Oregonian. The author of several books\, David has acted on stage and in film\, recorded books for the blind\, and read literature aloud at bookstores\, coffee\, shops\, and pubs in a series he calls “Story Time for Grownups.” He lived 10 years in Boston but has been a Portland resident since 1991. \n  \n  \n \nPhoto credit: Bob Morse \n  \nThis PBS video is posted with permission from the producer and director Rory Banyard \n\n  \nIf you wish to support Ashland Together’s work\, please make your tax-deductible donation here. We want to thank Peace House for their fiscal sponsorship of Ashland Together.
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/from-thorns-to-blossoms-a-japanese-american-family-in-war-and-peace/
LOCATION:Carpenter Hall\, 44 S Pioneer Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240808T183000
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SUMMARY:BBQ Fundraiser for BASE
DESCRIPTION:Open to the public.  We seek your support.  \nBBQ Fundraiser: We invite everyone from the community to join us for a BBQ Fundraiser from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. This event is open to everyone and aims to support BASE programming. Come enjoy: \n\nDelicious BBQ plates for $20 each\nDJ music and fun field games/activities\nRaffle prizes and gifts\nHear from BASE youth about their experiences and the impact BASE has made on them\n\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to support BASE\, our youth and celebrate achievements while enjoying great food and company.
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/bbq-fundraiser-for-base/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150524
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T180859Z
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SUMMARY:Everybody's Out - SOPride Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Help SOPride Celebrate Pride and raise funds for Ashland’s October Pride Parade. \nTime & Location\n\n\nJul 20\, 2024\, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM \nAshland Hills Hotel\, 2525 Ashland St\, Ashland\, OR 97520\, USA \n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\nDJ & Dance Party \nGames\, Silent Auction \nCash Bar & Hors d’Oeuvres \n\nLearn More
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/everybodys-out-sopride-dance-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240721T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150524
CREATED:20240719T010617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T001233Z
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SUMMARY:Say Their Names Rebuild
DESCRIPTION:The Say Their Names T-shirt Memorial at Railroad Park has been vandalized for the 4th time! \n\nYou are invited to join in the rebuilding of the memorial!\n\nWhere:\nRailroad Park on A Street between 7th and 8th\n\nWhen:\nAnytime on Saturday\, July 20 7:30AM to 10:00AM AND Sunday\, July 21 7:30AM to 1:00PM\n\nHow:\nKits including names\, five t-shirts\, a permanent marker\, and zip ties will be provided to those who show up to help. Stay and complete the shirts in the park or take your kit home and install the shirts on the fence by Tuesday\, July 22. Bringing scissors\, cardboard pieces to flatten the fabric\, or wire cutters to clean up the debris on the fence would be helpful\, but is not necessary.\n\nDonations:\nCash to help pay for supplies and/or T-shirts (used or new) for future rebuilds can be donated to a volunteer at the fence during the above times on Saturday and Sunday.\n\nFor questions regarding the rebuild contact: SayTheirNamesCollective@gmail.com
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/say-their-names-rebuild/
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:20240715T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150524
CREATED:20240520T140524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T142134Z
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SUMMARY:An Empowering Conversation About Fire\, Climate Change and Community.
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, July 15th\, 6:30 to 8:00 pm PT\, Carpenter Hall (at OSF) \nSpecial Guests: \n \nMarko Bey – Founder & Executive Director Lomakatsi Restoration Project \nBelinda Brown – Tribal Partnerships Director \nCollaborative Forest Restoration: A Win-Win for People and Nature \nIn the face of climate change and the new reality of wildfire in the West\, collaborative\, community-based forest restoration is a proven solution to help protect communities and natural resources. Lomakatsi will share their model for leveraging federal and state agreements with local partnerships to build long-term\, landscape-scale forest and watershed stewardship projects. These agreements can bring millions of federal dollars to help create fire-adapted ecosystems and communities\, while supporting sustainable jobs and local economies. This hands-on stewardship approach enhances wildlife habitat and helps prepare the landscape for beneficial fire. \nElevating Tribal Nations in Restoration Initiatives \nLomakatsi will discuss the importance of meaningful engagement with Tribal Nations and tribal communities\, and how ecological restoration—combined with indigenous fire knowledge—can help promote tribal sovereignty\, support co-management\, and protect cultural beneficial resources. \nThe presentation will include the screening of the 20-minute short film Tribal Hands on the Land\, centered on Lomakatsi’s Tribal Youth Ecological Forestry Training Program. The film explores how collaboration with tribes and tribal communities is setting the stage for the return of cultural fire and building more resilient landscapes and communities. \nAbout Lomakatsi \nFor nearly 30 years\, Ashland-based nonprofit Lomakatsi Restoration Project has partnered with local\, state\, and federal agencies\, Tribal Nations\, nonprofits\, and many others to restore thousands of acres of forests and miles of streams. Through this work\, they advance social equity by layering in education\, tribal partnerships\, and workforce training programs while leading an all hands on deck approach to create more resilient ecosystems and communities. \n  \nIt’s fire season.   \nBe part of the solution.  \nBring your friends and neighbors. \n  \nPartners:  Ashland.News\, OSF and Ashland Together \nWe invite you to subscribe to Ashland.news to keep abreast of what’s happening in our town. \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/an-empowering-conversation-about-fire-climate-change-and-community/
LOCATION:Carpenter Hall\, 44 S Pioneer Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240708T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150524
CREATED:20240514T013153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T232824Z
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SUMMARY:Uncovering Difficult Truths
DESCRIPTION:Ashland Sunrise Project presents a conversation with Oregon author Sarah L. Sanderson\, Taylor Stewart\, founder of the Oregon Remembrance Project\, and host Tara Houston\, Community and Engagement Manager\, Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF). \nSara Sanderson\, author of The Place We Make: Breaking the Legacy of Legalized Hate\, will share her own story of discovering that her ancestors participated in exiling Jacob Vanderpool from Oregon City in 1851 under the exclusion laws that prevented Black people from residing in Oregon. Taylor and Sara will explore what we might gain from uncovering difficult truths\, including difficult truths about what has happened in the past and how we might transform those challenges into opportunities for a new kind of future. \nThere will be an opportunity to buy a copy of Sarah Sanderson’s book at the event\, or in advance from Bloomsbury Books. \nThis program was made possible in part by a grant from Oregon Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. \nAny views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event\, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/uncovering-difficult-truths/
LOCATION:Carpenter Hall\, 44 S Pioneer Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240708T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150524
CREATED:20240604T045501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T045501Z
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SUMMARY:Kids’ Theater Improvisation Summer Camps
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by\, CREATIVITY ABOUNDS Inc. \n2 WEEKS! \n10-13 YEAR OLDS \nMon-Fri 1:00-4:00 \nJuly 8th – 19th \n  \nHeld at Rogue Valley Unitarian \nUniversalist Fellowship \nSIGN UP AND REGISTER NOW \nCALL SHANIQUE S. SCOTT AT 541-301-2189 \nOR EMAIL SHASH1975@YAHOO.COM \n  \nShanique has performed in Several Productions in the San Francisco Bay Area\, such as The Bluest Eye\, at the Lorraine Hansberry Theater\, Well\, by Lisa Kron\, and Song For Coretta\, by Pearl Cleage. Her appearance in festivals include\, Women’s Will Theatre Festival\, San Francisco Theatre Festival\, and The AFROSOLO Theatre Festival. Shanique has received her MFA in Performance at Arizona State University. Her ASU productions include\, The Fall of House of Escher\, MFA devised production\, POVV MFA devised production\, The House of The Spirits\, by Caridad Svitch\, and The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. Her Awards include: The ASU Mainstage Best Actress Award for 2012\, Special Talent Award\, and an Irene Ryan nomination for POVV. Shanique’s latest performance was BUILDING THE WALL\, by Robert Schenkkan.
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/kids-theater-improvisation-summer-camps-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240619T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240619T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150524
CREATED:20240607T165041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T165041Z
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SUMMARY:OSF Green Show Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Green Show presents a special program to mark Juneteenth. \nJune 19th\, 6:45-7:30 \nOregon Shakespeare Festival\, Pioneer Street. \nMore details
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/osf-green-show-juneteenth-celebration/
LOCATION:Oregon Shakespeare Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240619T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240619T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150524
CREATED:20240608T162837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T162837Z
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SUMMARY:Grants Pass 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration!\n> Wednesday\, June 19 > 4:00pm-7:00pm> Riverside Park @ the Trillium Pavilion
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/grants-pass-2nd-annual-juneteenth-celebration/
LOCATION:Riverside Park\, Grants Pass\, OR
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240629
DTSTAMP:20260423T150524
CREATED:20240604T044943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T045027Z
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SUMMARY:Kids' Theater Improvisation Summer Camps
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by\, CREATIVITY ABOUNDS Inc. \n2 WEEKS! \n6-9 YEAR OLDS \nMon-Fri 1:00-4:00 \nJune 17th-28th \n  \nHeld at Rogue Valley Unitarian \nUniversalist Fellowship \nSIGN UP AND REGISTER NOW \nCALL SHANIQUE S. SCOTT AT 541-301-2189 \nOR EMAIL SHASH1975@YAHOO.COM \n  \nShanique has performed in Several Productions in the San Francisco Bay Area\, such as The Bluest Eye\, at the Lorraine Hansberry Theater\, Well\, by Lisa Kron\, and Song For Coretta\, by Pearl Cleage. Her appearance in festivals include\, Women’s Will Theatre Festival\, San Francisco Theatre Festival\, and The AFROSOLO Theatre Festival. Shanique has received her MFA in Performance at Arizona State University. Her ASU productions include\, The Fall of House of Escher\, MFA devised production\, POVV MFA devised production\, The House of The Spirits\, by Caridad Svitch\, and The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. Her Awards include: The ASU Mainstage Best Actress Award for 2012\, Special Talent Award\, and an Irene Ryan nomination for POVV. Shanique’s latest performance was BUILDING THE WALL\, by Robert Schenkkan.
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/kids-theater-improvisation-summer-camps/
LOCATION:Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship\, 87 Fourth St.\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150524
CREATED:20240607T163320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T163457Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Freedom: Live Bands\, DJ\, Vendors\, Kids Zone\, and more… \nJune 15\, 2024 \nSaturday 11 AM – 7 PM \nPear Blossom Park\, 312 E. 4th Street\, Medford\, OR \nMore Info
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/juneteenth-2/
LOCATION:Pear Blossom Park\, 212 N Bartlett St\, Medford\, OR\, 97501
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150524
CREATED:20240607T163825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T163825Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth at Southern Oregon University
DESCRIPTION:Southern Oregon University will observe the Juneteenth holiday at 11 a.m. Tuesday\, June 11\, in front of Churchill Hall on the SOU Campus\, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd.\, Ashland. \nVaun Monroe will be the keynote speaker\, with additional remarks by Ashland City Councilwoman Gina DuQuenne\, President Rick Bailey\, and Assistant Vice President for Equity\, Diversity\, & Inclusion Jonathan Chavez Baez. \nThere will also be a flag-raising ceremony and refreshments.\n\n\n\n\n\nDate & Time:\nJune 11 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\nFree
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/juneteenth-at-southern-oregon-university/
LOCATION:1250 Siskiyou Boulevard\, Ashland\, OR\, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240527T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150524
CREATED:20240322T173636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T041631Z
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SUMMARY:What it Means to Belong​
DESCRIPTION:The Ashland Sunrise Project is excited to announce\, “What it means to Belong\,” the second presentation in its speaker series. upcoming event “ This event will take place on May 27\, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at Carpenter Hall\, 44 S. Pioneer\, Ashland. \n“What it Means to Belong\,” is a conversation among community activist Cassie Preskenis\, local artist Micah Blacklight\, Taylor Stewart\, founder of the Oregon Remembrance Project (ORP)\, and Tara Houston\, Community and Engagement Manager\, Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF). \nBlacklight and Preskenis are members of the Say Their Names collective\, which is working to erect a sculpture in Ashland to honor the lives of people of color killed by systemic injustices. Blacklight and Preskenis will share the vision for their monument\, the importance of Black art\, and ways community members can support the expansion of Black identity in Ashland. \nPreskenis will present her short video “Say Their Names\,” which includes interviews with people of color in our community. \nMonday\, May 27 | 6:30 –8:00 PM \nOSF Carpenter Hall\, 44 S Pioneer St\, Ashland \nThis program was made possible in part by a grant from Oregon Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. \nAny views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event\, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/what-it-means-to-belong/
LOCATION:Carpenter Hall\, 44 S Pioneer Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150524
CREATED:20240426T214614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T214707Z
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SUMMARY:Uplifting Visions
DESCRIPTION:Invitation to Create An Uplifting Vision Square Drop In Thursday\, May 23\, 2024 1:00-4:00 at The Fiber Arts Collective \nVision Quilt is a nonpartisan nonprofit birthed in 2015 by Ashland artists. Its mission is to address gun violence through the power of art and inclusive dialogue. Please join us on May 23 to find out about our new Vision Quilt 8 x 8 inch FABRIC project\, Uplifting Visions. \nFounder Cathy DeForest\, will be at the Fabric Arts Collective to share 8 x 8 examples from artists\, youth and concerned community members. Cathy will also showcase current and past 18 x 24 inch Vision Quilt panels made by people ages 3-96 over the past nine years. \nFeel free to make an 8 x 8 Uplifting Vision square on May 23 or be inspired to make one at home. \nAll ages are encouraged to uplift their visions for social justice by drawing\, painting\, stitching\, quilting\, embroidering\, collaging\, or using mixed media to express their 8 x 8 visions. Examples include uplifting visions of: hope\, healing\, self care\, equity\, courage\, beauty\, disarming hate\, and community safety. Fabric squares can include text if desired. If you wish\, bring materials to share or use materials provided. \nDate: Thursday\, May 23rd\, 2024 1:00-4:00 pm \nPlace: Fiber Arts Collective\, 37 N. 3rd Street\, Ashland \nCost: FREE \nQuestions? Contact Cathy DeForest: visionquilt@gmail.com
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/uplifing-visions/
LOCATION:Fiber Arts Collective\, 37 N. 3rd Street
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240520
DTSTAMP:20260423T150524
CREATED:20240428T164248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T164248Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Preservation Week 2024 Commemorating Ashland's Chinese Community
DESCRIPTION:Historic Preservation Week 2024: Awards\, new historic public art  \n& history of Ashland’s Chinese community \n Join us for 2024 Historic Preservation Week events \non May 17\, 18 and 19 — Mark your calendars! \nFriday\, May 17 at Mountain View Cemetery (8:30 am to 4:00 pm) Self-guided tours. \nSaturday\, May 18 at Railroad Park Gazebo (10:30 am to 11:45 am)\, Historic Preservation awards and Public Art recognitions; remarks by the Mayor; followed by a walking tour to see the five new historic sidewalk medallions. \nSunday\, May 19 at Ashland Library Gresham Room (5:00 pm to 6:30 pm). Learn about Ashland’s Chinese community from the 1880s to the 1920s and the discrimination faced by the Chinese people in Oregon. \n Here is more detailed information about the events. \nFriday\, May 17 event at Mountain View Cemetery: \n8:30 am to 4:00 pm: Self-guided tours of Ashland’s historic Mountain View Cemetery\, located at the corner of Ashland Street and Normal Avenue. \nSaturday\, May 18 event at Railroad Park Gazebo: \n10:30 am: Welcome by Historic Preservation committee Chair\, Beverly Hovenkamp. \nRemarks by Mayor Tonya Graham. \n10:45 am: Presentation of the 2024 Historic Preservation awards. \n11:00 am: Celebration of five new Railroad District historic sidewalk medallions\, including remarks by Public Arts committee Chair Ken Engelund. Staff and volunteers who helped steward creation of the new artworks will be recognized. This completes Phase 1 of Marking Ashland Places\, a long-term heritage tourism project. \n11:30 am: Ribbon Cutting ceremony by the Chamber of Commerce. \n11:45 am: Walking tour to visit the five historic medallions. The tour\, with history stories about each site by Peter Finkle of WalkAshland\, will cover less than one mile and last about one hour. \nSunday\, May 19 event at the Ashland Library\, in the Gresham Room: \n5:00 pm: Chelsea Rose\, Director of the Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology\, will speak on the topic “The Wah Chung and Company: How a small store helped Ashland’s early Chinese community outfox a racist immigration system.” \n5:45 pm: Peter Finkle of WalkAshland will tell stories\, both humorous and sad\, about Ashland’s Chinese community in the early 1900s. \nThere will be some time for questions from the audience. \n(This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the Library.) \nHistoric Preservation Week is proudly sponsored by the City of Ashland\, Advisory Committees for Historic Preservation and Public Arts\, Ashland Chamber of Commerce\, SOU Laboratory of Anthropology and WalkAshland.
URL:https://ashlandtogether.org/event/historic-preservation-week-2024-commemorating-ashlands-chinese-community/
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