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SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Storytelling & Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Red Earth Descendants will facilitate a free storytelling event at the Ashland Grange on December 21 from 5-9. This is a potluck event\, so please bring a dish to share.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/winter-solstice-storytelling-potluck/
LOCATION:Bellevue Grange\, 1050 Tollman Creek Road\, Ashland\, Or\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Indigenous rights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T222223
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SUMMARY:Siskiyou Singers Concert: Sweet Songs of the Season
DESCRIPTION:The first-of-its-kind celebration will begin at 3 pm at the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall\, 450 S. Mountain Ave.\, Ashland. No tickets or reservations are needed\, and parking is free. \nThe event will include renditions of holiday favorites by the choir; audience sing-alongs to familiar carols; small gifts for all children who attend; and a special appearance by Santa Claus. Although admission is free\, donations will be gratefully accepted. \nSiskiyou Singers\, now in its fifth decade of offering high-quality\, accessible choral music to the Rogue Valley\, will present their regular winter concert\, “A Joyful Noise: From Bernstein to Beatles\,” on Saturday and Sunday\, January 18 and 19\, 2025\, at the SOU Music Recital Hall. Tickets for the January concerts will go on sale in December.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/siskiyou-singers-concert-sweet-songs-of-the-season/
LOCATION:SOU MUSIC RECITAL HALL\, 450 S Mountain Ave\, Ashland\,\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241206T183000
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SUMMARY:Winter Wassailing: Uncovering the Voice Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy two performances presented by Rogue World Music with students of Ruth Hoffecker of Ashland’s School of Uncovering the Voice. \nThe first event will be at the Ashland Plaza at 5 p.m. on December 6 and the second will take place at Fry Family Farm on December 21.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/winter-wassailing-uncovering-the-voice-concerts/
LOCATION:Ashland Plaza\, 41 N. Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241206T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T222223
CREATED:20241129T182311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T182517Z
UID:10002408-1733502600-1733508000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Music\, movement\, meditation and poetry
DESCRIPTION:Join Lotus Institue for a special evening\, led by the great Joe Reilly\, singer/songwriter\, Dharma teacher and Lotus faculty\, where we’ll sing together to enliven our strength\, wisdom and compassion for these challenging and uncertain times. \nThrough the collective energy of beloved community\, we’ll return to our bodies and minds and the healing vibration of song. We’ll also enjoy meditation and poetry with Lotus’ guiding teachers\, Drs. Larry Ward and Peggy Rowe Ward. \nBring your instruments and your dancing shoes! Move your body or be as still as you need. Come as you are. \nPlease share this event with your friends and communities. Set up a listening party with your sangha! Everyone is welcome. The event will be recorded and shared with those who register and made available later on YouTube. \nRegister Here
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/27474/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event,InterFaith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T222223
CREATED:20241129T181225Z
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SUMMARY:Decolonization Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Red Earth Descendants will host an open discussion facilitated by Dan Wahpepah on ways to “decolonize\, indigenize\, and naturalize!” \nThis is a potluck event and is open to the public. \nSuggested donation of $20\, but no one turned away
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/decolonization-discussion/
LOCATION:Bellevue Grange\, 1050 Tollman Creek Road\, Ashland\, Or\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Indigenous rights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T222223
CREATED:20241122T191137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T194702Z
UID:10002405-1732449600-1732467600@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Celebration of Native American Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:The Children’s Museum is teaming up with the Office of Native Nations Liaison\, Southern Oregon University to host a fun-filled free family event on Saturday\, November 23rd to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. \n​Join us for: \n\nVendor Food (for purchase)\nStorytelling\nDance Demonstrations\nBasket Weaving and Necklace Beading\nCommunity Clay Project\nMake Fry Bread
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/celebration-of-native-american-heritage-month/
LOCATION:Childrens Museum of Southern Oregon\, 413 W Main St\, Medford\, OR\, 97501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Indigenous rights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T220000
DTSTAMP:20260605T222223
CREATED:20241108T201359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T201359Z
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SUMMARY:Clan Dyken Beauty Way Tour Concert
DESCRIPTION:Peace Village Proudly Presents: the 33rd Annual \nClan Dyken Beauty Way Tour Concert \nTo Benefit the Thanksgiving Food & Supply Run to Big Mountain & Surrounding Communities \nSat\, Nov 16\, 7:00pm – 10:00pm (6:30pm Doors) \nat Jackson Wellsprings 2253 Hwy 99N\, Ashland \nAdmission: \n$20 Advance \n$25 – $100 Suggested Donation at the Door| \nJoin your community for an amazing evening of music with Clan Dyken at Jackson Wellsprings in Ashland\, Oregon\, USA. This in-person event promises to be a night filled with soulful tunes and good vibes\, to support an important cause: Sending food and supplies to support the Diné (Navajo) of Big Mountain and surrounding communities.

Come and learn about the Dyken’s Beauty Way Tour and how it has supported Diné elders and other tribal members\, bringing them non-perishable food\, firewood\, tools and other supplies at giving thanks time\, over the last 33 years!

Get ready to groove to the beats and sing along with the band as they take the stage. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable concert experience that will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired. See you there! \nhttps://tickets.brightstarevents.com/event/clan-dyken-ashland \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/clan-dyken-beauty-way-tour-concert/
LOCATION:Jackson Wellprings\, 2253 HIGHWAY 99 N\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate,Community Event,Indigenous rights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241113T190000
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CREATED:20241108T202123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T202123Z
UID:10002395-1731510000-1731524400@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:The Unfolding Middle East War and the New Presidency
DESCRIPTION:A long Middle East war is on the horizon and we will look at building the anti-war resistance. This webinar will address the contours of the war unfolding in the context of an incoming administration’s foreign policy\, and Khury Petersen-Smith will speak to some of the underlying dynamics at work to point to what we can anticipate. \n  \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/the-unfolding-middle-east-war-and-the-new-presidency/
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,Nonviolence,War & Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T222223
CREATED:20241030T195710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T215309Z
UID:10002391-1731436200-1731441600@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Building Post-Election Common Ground
DESCRIPTION:The Ashland Sunrise Project wraps up their speaker’s series for 2024 with a timely conversation about finding common ground in the midst of the divisions we face. \nTuesday\, November 12th 6:30-8:00 pm OSF Carpenter Hall \n“Building Post-Election Common Ground” is a conversation between Mike and Emily Green\nco-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). \n“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.” Mike Green
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/building-post-election-common-ground/
LOCATION:OSF Carpenter Hall\, 44 S Pioneer St\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T222223
CREATED:20241108T203145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T203145Z
UID:10002398-1731351600-1731355200@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Veterans for Peace: Reclaiming Armistice Day
DESCRIPTION:Our 18th annual Armistice Day celebrates peace\, not war and militarism. \nThis is a hybrid event. \nSpeakers include: \n*** Colonel Ann Wright. A career military woman\, US diplomat\, influential spokesperson in the anti-war movement\, she resigned from the State Department in 2003 in protest of the invasion of Iraq. She is an advisory board member of Veterans For Peace\, International Peace Bureau\, World BEYOND War\, Gaza Freedom Flotilla\, NO to NATO and a CODEPINK board member. *** Reggie Jackson. An award-winning journalist\, Navy veteran\, he is a nationally and internationally recognized race relations expert\, speaker and published writer. Drawing from his background as a Griot—a traditional West African oral historian—he illuminates often-overlooked narratives within the African-American experience and that of other people of color\, both past and present. His dedication to historical accuracy\, social justice education\, and community empowerment underscores his impact on shaping a more equitable and inclusive society. \n***Music by David HB Drake & Richard Pinney starts at 6:30 \n*** Program at 7pm. All welcome MILWAUKEE CITY HALL ROTUNDA\, 200 E WELLS \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/veterans-for-peace-reclaiming-armistice-day/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Democracy,War & Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T222223
CREATED:20241030T195458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T195458Z
UID:10002390-1731088800-1731096000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Full Circle: Turtle Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Experience an unforgettable evening of Art & Music\nfeaturing stunning artwork from Betty LaDuke’s Turtle\nWisdom series\, and the world premiere of Full Circle:\nTurtle Wisdom\, a mesmerizing new work for gong\norchestra composed by Terry Longshore. \nPerformers will include Longshore\, the SOU Percussion Ensemble\,\nand students of Longshore’s SOU Honors College course\, “Making Music.” \n  \nFriday\, November 8\nReception 6–8pm\nPerformances at 6:30 and 7:30pm \nAdmission is $10.00\nFree for SOU Faculty\, Staff\, Students with Photo ID\,\nand ScienceWorks Members. \nBuy Tickets Here 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/full-circle-turtle-wisdom/
LOCATION:ScienceWorks\, 1500 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T222223
CREATED:20241108T203658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T203658Z
UID:10002400-1731085200-1731092400@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Protect Ya Neck: Safety & Security While Taking Action
DESCRIPTION:This 2024 election will shift our political terrain and it’s important we understand how to keep us safe. Attend this BlackOUT Collective & Rukus Society training with your comrades to know what you need to do before\, during and after an action to ensure your folks are safe and secure. \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/protect-ya-neck-safety-security-while-taking-action/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Housing Justice,Immigration,Indigenous rights,LBGTQ+,Racial Justice,War & Peace
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241111
DTSTAMP:20260605T222223
CREATED:20241108T201726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T201747Z
UID:10002394-1731024000-1731283199@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Southern Oregon Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Oregon Holiday Market! The largest Holiday Shopping event in Southern Oregon… featuring Artisan\, Boutique\, Confectionery\, and Direct Sales businesses from Oregon and Northern California. \nFriday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm \nSaturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm \nSunday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm \nThe tradition started in 2006 with Artisan & Craft Vendors and now\, 19 years later\, fills over 200 booths in all 4 buildings of the JC Expo with fabulous gifts and delectable treats! \nEmbracing the entire JC Expo Campus\, the Market spills out into 4 buildings and more!! The Seven Feathers Event Center remains host to only Artisan Vendors. With the Mace Center\, Padgham Pavilion and the Olsrud Arena\, as well as outdoor Mobile Boutiques hosting a tremendous selection of gifts from All Vendor types… The Holiday Market is sure to have that special gift for absolutely everyone on your holiday shopping list! \n1 Peninger Rd Central Point\, OR 97502
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/southern-oregon-holiday-market/
LOCATION:Jackson County Expo Center\, 1 Peninger Rd\, Central Point\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T222223
CREATED:20241030T194633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T215331Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Histories of Resistance
DESCRIPTION:Join Prism for their their upcoming virtual event in partnership with the Zinn Education Project\, Teaching Truths: Educators speak on justice and liberation in the classroom\, on November 7\, 2024\, 3pm PT. \nRegister here! \nWe’ll hear from Jesse Hagiopan\, Dr. Tamyka Morant\, De’Ana Forbes\, Greg Wickenkamp\, and Dr. Chantee Earl in conversation with Prism’s Editor-in-Chief\, Lara Witt. \nThese educators and organizers are at the forefront of narrative intervention and who spend each and every day ensuring that their students learn about Black\, Indigenous\, and LGBTQIA+ history\, settler-colonialism\, migrant justice\, Palestine\, climate change and its root causes of militarism\, imperialism\, capitalism\, and more. We’ll explore how they are navigating censorship\, school administrations\, political repression\, and other challenges. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/teaching-histories-of-resistance/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,Nonviolence,War & Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T222223
CREATED:20241018T202704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T182238Z
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SUMMARY:Heart of Humanity Concert Series: Nadia Shpachenko
DESCRIPTION:Grammy Award-winning Ukrainian pianist Nadia Shpachenko brings an eclectic program of solo piano music\, combining beloved classics with new works that celebrate Ukrainian music and culture. \nDescribed as a “gifted and versatile pianist” (San Francisco Chronicle)\, Shpachenko has performed recitals at Concertgebouw in Amsterdam\, Carnegie Hall in NYC\, and on the L.A. Philharmonic’s Chamber Music Series\, as well as with orchestras throughout Europe and the Americas. \nFeaturing two world premieres!
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/fundraiser-for-sviatohirsk-ukraine-ashlands-sister-city/
LOCATION:Southern Oregon University\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T222223
CREATED:20240927T164818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T213019Z
UID:10002009-1729420200-1729526400@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples Day
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://peacehouse.net/event/27097/2024-10-20/
LOCATION:Southern Oregon University\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,Indigenous rights,Indigenous Sovereignty,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T060000
DTSTAMP:20260605T222223
CREATED:20241004T170054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T222351Z
UID:10002013-1729398600-1729404000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Reshaping our Malfunctioning World – Change is in the Air
DESCRIPTION:A webinar to tackle head-on some of the troubling questions raised by the virtual impotence of the UN in the face of terrible wars\, senseless\, bloodshed and war crimes. Similarly\, with the almost complete disregard of international law by governments right across the spectrum. \nThis is an international event. Please note the very early morning time for the Pacific Time region. \nWhat we’re focusing on is: where to from here? What might be promising new approaches\, new ideas\, new initiatives – ways of reforming the UN system. \nThe webinar brings together a diverse and uniquely equipped group of intellectuals and practitioners for a lively\, thought-provoking\, even provocative conversation. \nFollowing the four presentations we will distil a strategic direction for future engagement with the focus on concrete initiatives that SHAPE\, together with other civil society organizations and perhaps some like-minded governments and international agencies\, can pursue in coming months and beyond. \nWe want to spell out a new direction\, but also point to the steps needed along the way. How do we create the necessary momentum for change? Where can we expect leadership to come from? What energies and resources can be brought to bear on such an enterprise? \nWe are delighted that Dr Grace Pandor will be a key contributor to this discussion. \nDr. Pandor is a remarkable South African educator\, academic and politician. She served as  South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation 2019-2024 and led the country’s historic genocide case of December 2023 brought against Israel in the International Court of Justice; she was an ANC MP since majority rule in 1994\, and held several ministerial responsibilities. She was responsible for a complete overhaul of the nation’s education system. \nAdditional speakers include: \nRichard Falk\, Grace Naledi Pandor\, Hans von Sponeck\, and Vijay Prashad. \nRegister Here  \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/reshaping-our-malfunctioning-world-change-is-in-the-air/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,Nuclear Issues
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T222223
CREATED:20240927T164818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T213019Z
UID:10002023-1729333800-1729440000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples Day
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://peacehouse.net/event/27097/2024-10-19/
LOCATION:Southern Oregon University\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,Indigenous rights,Indigenous Sovereignty,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241009T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T222223
CREATED:20241004T171136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T171136Z
UID:10002014-1728495000-1728502200@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Community Forum: 2200 Ashland Street Master Plan
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Ashland on Wednesday\, October 9\, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for an important public forum on the master plan for the building at 2200 Ashland St. The event will take place at the Ashland Unitarian Universalist Fellowship located at 87 4th St. (Doors open at 5 p.m.) \nThis is your chance to learn more about the proposed plans\, ask questions\, and share your thoughts. Your feedback is invaluable to us! \nAdditionally\, we invite you to participate in our community survey\, which will be available from the morning of Friday\, October 4\, until Friday\, October 11\, 2024. Your input matters\, and we look forward to hearing from you during this time. Complete the survey. \nFor more details\, please refer to the meeting packet. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/community-forum-2200-ashland-street-master-plan/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87\, 87 4th Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Housing Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T222223
CREATED:20240927T165042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T164202Z
UID:10002010-1728122400-1728144000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Pride Parade: Celebrating the Freedom to Love
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://peacehouse.net/event/pride-parade/
LOCATION:Lithia Park Band Shell
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,LBGTQ+
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241006
DTSTAMP:20260605T222223
CREATED:20241004T172653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T173114Z
UID:10002016-1728086400-1728172799@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Guns\, Race\, and America's Love Affair with Killing
DESCRIPTION:Join Fellowship of Reconciliation in Washington\, DC or online to address the urgent and complex issue of gun violence in America (click this link to register). \nThe summit will delve into the multifaceted aspects of violence in the United States\, exploring the intersection of race\, class\, and America’s deep-rooted fascination with firearms. Our goal is to provide actionable solutions and innovative strategies to combat the escalating violence and proliferation of arms that affects communities nationwide and globally. \nKey Topics to be Explored:\n• Finding ways to STOP THE KILLINGS!\n• Discover comprehensive strategies and community-based initiatives aimed at reducing violence.\n• America’s Love Affair with Guns\n• Analyze the cultural and historical factors that have deeply embedded firearms and war into American society.\n• The role of race and class in gun violence\n• Examine how socioeconomic factors and racial disparities contribute to the prevalence and impact of gun violence.\nJoin us in Washington\, DC or online to address the urgent and complex issue of gun violence in America (click this link to register). \nThe summit will delve into the multifaceted aspects of violence in the United States\, exploring the intersection of race\, class\, and America’s deep-rooted fascination with firearms. Our goal is to provide actionable solutions and innovative strategies to combat the escalating violence and proliferation of arms that affects communities nationwide and globally. \nKey Topics to be Explored:\n• Finding ways to STOP THE KILLINGS!\n• Discover comprehensive strategies and community-based initiatives aimed at reducing violence.\n• America’s Love Affair with Guns\n• Analyze the cultural and historical factors that have deeply embedded firearms and war into American society.\n• The role of race and class in gun violence\n• Examine how socioeconomic factors and racial disparities contribute to the prevalence and impact of gun violence.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/27142/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,InterFaith,Nonviolence,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241003T113000
DTSTAMP:20260605T222223
CREATED:20240927T165922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T170018Z
UID:10002012-1727949600-1727955000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Solutions & Action Steps Ashland
DESCRIPTION:Solutions and Action Steps for Unhoused Ashland \nSouthern Oregon Housing for All (SOHFA) opens a community discussion \nASHLAND – Winter is approaching\, so it is critical that Ashland moves forward on plans and actions to provide shelter and services for the city’s unhoused population. Southern Oregon Housing for All (SOHFA)\, a local organization of volunteers\, advocates\, and unhoused Ashlanders invites the community to a welcoming and inclusive conversation focused on setting priorities to solve gaps in our homeless services. \nThe conversation will be held Thursday\, October 3\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Gresham Room at the Ashland Public Library. \nThe City of Ashland commissioned a Homeless Master Plan this year that identified action steps to further the goal of finding housing solutions for all. “It’s time to take some of those steps\,” said Rich Rohde\, a SOHFA member. “What can we do right now? And how do we make it happen?” \nSOFHA is an organization of volunteers\, advocates\, and unhoused folks who encourage dialogue\, communications and discussion focused on finding housing solutions for all.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/solutions-action-steps-ashland/
LOCATION:Ashland Library\, 410 Siskiyou Blvd\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240926T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240926T183000
DTSTAMP:20260605T222223
CREATED:20240913T190137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T190748Z
UID:10002006-1727370000-1727375400@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Online forum on the Jackson County Deflection Program Sept 26
DESCRIPTION:A comprehensive treatment-centered approach \nIn November 2020\, Oregon voters passed Ballot Measure 110. \nIt decriminalized use or possession of small amounts of specific drugs that included heroin\,\nmethamphetamine\, oxycodone and others. Measure 110 had problems due to lack of resources\nand other issues. \nIn response to public backlash\, Measure 110 was amended by Oregon House Bill 4002 in 2024.\nHB 4002 repealed the drug decriminalization portion of Measure 110\, however\, it included a\nnumber of provisions to better address the state’s addiction crisis\, including “deflection”\nprograms. \nJackson County has opted to create a deflection program. \nAs our Representative Pam Marsh has stated\, the Deflection Program “will provide individuals\nwho are found with possession with multiple pathways to connect with treatment and avoid\nlong term legal consequences\, including jail or a criminal record.” \nThe deflection program is currently being created and will go into effect October 7\, 2024.\nTo find out what to expect\, we invite you to an online public forum joining legislators\, health\nproviders and law enforcement officials (see attachment). Bring your questions!
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/online-forum-on-the-jackson-county-deflection-program-sept-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T222223
CREATED:20240904T164030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T190828Z
UID:10002003-1727200800-1727206200@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:SOCAN: Community Conversation at Rogue Climate
DESCRIPTION:From Southern Oregon Climate Action Now \nHelp guide where we go\, engage with like minded people\, and generate new action steps.\nLet’s talk about what matters! Our community conversation event is the perfect opportunity to discuss climate action and sustainability. \nYour voice is valuable—see you there! \nSOCAN is hosting its second Community Conversation event in lieu of our regular September monthly meeting. Due to the Medford library’s large room being under renovation this month\, we’ve chosen to partner with Rogue Climate and bring the event to their office in Phoenix. We are excited to expand the community conversation to include our partners at Rogue Climate\, and we expect a larger turn out this month because of it. This event will also coincide with the NYC Climate Week events\, running from September 22nd through the 26th. You can learn more here. \nIn keeping with the previous community conversation\, this event is focused on creating a space where voices can join in solidarity. Where the community of climate conscious individuals can work from common ground\, and enjoy imagining the possibilities of where our respective movements can help to guide our communities. We hope you’ll join us!
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/socan-community-conversation-at-rogue-climate/
LOCATION:Rogue Climate Office\, 205 N Phoenix Rd\, Suite 255\, Phoenix\, OR\, 97535\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate,Community Event,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T222223
CREATED:20240917T042814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T042814Z
UID:10002007-1726560000-1726592400@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Event: Wonder by the Wayside: Indigenous\, Edible\, and Medicinal Plants of Southern Oregon by Roland Smith
DESCRIPTION:Wonder by the Wayside: Indigenous\, Edible\, and Medicinal Plants of Southern Oregon by Roland Smith \nFREE ADMISSION – 1757 Ashland St.\, Ashland\, OR. One mile west of I-5 Exit 14 \nIn age of technology and industry\, most of us have lost our connection with nature we see it as scenery\, a picture a\, post just the background to our busy lives. Sure\, we all do things to try to reconnect like walk in the park go for hikes \,take a nice long drive observing the Flora and the Fauna. But do any of us really know what magic and wonder grows alongside of us?! \nThere’s a certain curiosity that arises in all of us. Something of the soul I believe wanting to reconnect. The aim of this lecture is to hopefully invoke wonder and curiosity that resides all of us. \nExploring some of the native plants and herbs in southern Oregon\,I came to the realization anyone with a smartphone can go out\, explore for themselves\, and get enthralled with the magic by our wayside. Reconnecting the soul and the body to Mother Nature \nI personally forage and work with the medicinal properties of most of these plants. I would love to share the opportunity to ignite that spark for others by sharing this information and empowering others with knowledge. \nRoland Smith\, educator & owner at the Witch and the Alchemist Apothecary in Ashland\, OR. The apothecary is all about connecting to spirit\, connecting to nature\, connecting to oneself\, remembering again what it’s like to see magic in the world we live in\, to believe that beyond the state in which we view life is something far more miraculous. To provide the means by which wellness & enlightenment can prosper.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/event-wonder-by-the-wayside-indigenous-edible-and-medicinal-plants-of-southern-oregon-by-roland-smith/
LOCATION:Rogue Metaphysical Library\, 1757 Ashland Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240910T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T222223
CREATED:20240823T180318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T180318Z
UID:10001998-1725969600-1725975000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Northwest Forest Plan Amendment Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Pacific Northwest Forest Climate Alliance to host webinar on Northwest Forest Plan Amendment. \nOn August 30th\, the US Forest Service will release the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed changes to the Northwest Forest Plan. For 30 years\, the Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP) has guided forest management across the PNW on federal lands. This will be the first amendment to the NWFP in 30 years\, and presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to establish better protections for mature and old growth forests\, meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities and a fighting chance at mitigating the climate crisis. \nAmong the key issues the Forest Service needs to address in the updated Forest Plan are tribal inclusion & fire stewardship and the protection of mature & old growth forests. To ensure the NWFP amendment enables a more just & sustainable future for our forests & communities rather than repeating the mistakes and injustices of the past\, our communities need to speak out & comment on the proposed changes. \nJoin PNFCA Tuesday\, September 10th at noon for a deep dive into these topics and what’s at stake in the NWFP\, and to get resources & information to submit effective public comments. Speakers include Meredith Jacobson\, University of Oregon PhD candidate & member of the FireGen Collaborative\, and Madeline Cowen\, Grassroots Organizer with Cascadia Wildlands. \nThe stakes of the NWFP Amendment are huge–for our last remaining mature & old growth forests\, for the livability of our climate\, for threatened & endangered species\, and improper fire-risk reduction management for forests and communities. \nRegister Here
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/northwest-forest-plan-amendment-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T222223
CREATED:20240830T200202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T200202Z
UID:10002002-1725462000-1725467400@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Tea and Conversation Honoring Local Hiroshima Survivor Planned
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to tea and conversation with Hiroshima atom bomb survivor\, author and activist Hideko Tamura Snider from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday\, Sept. 4\, at Peace House\, 543 S Mountain Ave\, Ashland\, OR 97520. \nThis intimate gathering honoring Hideko – sponsored by Southern Oregon Pachamama Alliance\, Peace House and One Sunny Day Initiatives (OSDI) – provides a perfect opportunity to talk with one of the region’s most dedicated activists whose life work has been devoted to promoting peace and a world free of nuclear weapons. Hideko’s life story\, told in her book One Sunny Day\, is one of courage and perseverance and serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing threat of nuclear warfare. Hideko will share stories from her memoir and welcome questions from attendees. \nBoth Hideko’s memoir One Sunny Day and her picture book written for children\, When a Peace Tree Blooms\, will be available to purchase that day; and she will be signing books upon request after speaking to the group. Her books are also available locally at Bloomsbury Books in Ashland\, and Barnes & Noble in Medford. \nWhen a Peace Tree Blooms\, illustrated in soft watercolors by Japanese artist Mari Kishi\, tells the story of a young child meeting an elderly couple planting special seeds. It’s a universal tale of resilience\, hope and creating peace in the world. It acknowledges the challenges of loss\, choices\, and the rewards of joining together to rebuild a better life. It can also serve as a healing and empowering story for any young child facing devastation and loss\, or a way for friends and classmates to gain deeper empathy for what others may have experienced. It is now available in English\, Japanese\, Chinese\, and Ukrainian\, with a Russian translation ready to publish. \nIn 2007\, Hideko founded One Sunny Day Initiatives (OSDI)\, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization\, to educate the public about the consequences of the use of nuclear weapons and to plant seeds of peace\, hope and reconciliation among people of the world. Hideko has made numerous presentations to organizations throughout the U.S. of her personal experience with the effects of nuclear weapons and her healing process. Learn more about Hideko’s efforts on the OSDI website. \nAttendance at the tea is free\, but please reserve your place by emailing info@sopachamama.org.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/tea-and-conversation-honoring-local-hiroshima-survivor-planned/
LOCATION:Peace House
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,Nuclear Issues,War & Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240903T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240903T173000
DTSTAMP:20260605T222223
CREATED:20240830T194023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T194023Z
UID:10002000-1725379200-1725384600@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Big Ideas: Update on Oregon’s Revised Drug Law Measure 110
DESCRIPTION:In November 2020\, Oregon voters overwhelmingly passed Ballot Measure 110\, which reclassified possession/penalties for specified drugs including heroin\, methamphetamine and others. \nThis year the measure was significantly amended by Oregon House Bill 4002\, which repealed the drug decriminalization portion in response to public backlash. \nRep. Pam Marsh\, Oregon House of Representatives\, District 5; and Kerri Hecox\, M.D.\, MPH\, Medical Director and founder of the Oasis Center of the Rogue Valley in Medford\, will discuss exactly what happened with Measure 110\, the changes brought about by HB 4002\, and new the deflection programs in place. Plus\, they will cover what 110 funded in the Rogue Valley and the ongoing gaps\, barriers and needs in our addiction system. \nPart of the “Big Ideas” series\, this program is presented by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Ashland Branch and Jackson County Library Services.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/big-ideas-update-on-oregons-revised-drug-law-measure-110/
LOCATION:Ashland Library\, 410 Siskiyou Blvd\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T222223
CREATED:20240823T190103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T190143Z
UID:10001999-1725127200-1725138000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Jackson County Fuel Committee: Folk Music Festival August 31
DESCRIPTION:On August 31\, the Jackson County Fuel Committee will host a Folk Music Festival at Paschal Winery to celebrate 46 years of mutual aid work that provides much-needed firewood and utility advocacy for residents of the Rogue Valley. The important fundraising event will feature delicious food\, live music\, and an opportunity to learn how you can get involved to help neighbors stay warm during winter months. \n“The Folk Music Festival brings together the hundreds of people who make our work possible throughout the year\, from the individuals who donate wood to our woodlot to volunteers who learn advocacy working with JCFC benefit recipients to keep their power connected\,” said Foster Gough from the Jackson County Fuel Committee. “It’s a celebration\, and a very encouraging one to those of us involved in the year-round effort.” \nThe Jackson County Fuel Committee (JCFC) will be celebrating 46 years as an all-volunteer membership association organizing to make heat and energy accessible to all Rogue Valley low-income residents.The event commemorates progress and victories to “end government policies that allow energy profiteering and threaten the future of our people and the planet.” \nThe Folk Music Festival has a suggested donation of $25 per person and runs from 6-9 p.m. Paschal Winery is located at 1122 Suncrest Rd. in Talent.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/folk-music-festival-august-31/
LOCATION:Paschal Winery\, 1122 Suncrest Rd\, Talent\, 97540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T222223
CREATED:20240725T232042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T232257Z
UID:10001985-1724092200-1724097600@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:From Thorns to Blossoms A Japanese American Family in War and Peace
DESCRIPTION:Ashland Together and Bloomsbury Books are happy to bring Mitzi and David Loftus back for an encore presentation of their book\, From Thorns to Blossoms A Japanese American Family in War and Peace. Mitzi will share her experience in the camp and the aftermath of that experience. David will provide some history and context for the story. \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. \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. \nTo register for this free event\, click here.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/26675/
LOCATION:OSF Carpenter Hall\, 44 S Pioneer St\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Racial Justice,War & Peace
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