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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T163000
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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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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T120000
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SUMMARY:Tour of Tashi Choling Center for Buddhist Studies
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to attend a public tour of Tashi Choling Center for Buddhist Studies\, a traditional Tibetan Buddhist temple. \nWe are located in the Colestin Valley\, 40 minutes from Ashland. See our traditional art and architecture\, learn our story\, and enjoy our peaceful grounds. Bring a sack lunch if you would like to linger a while in the statue garden!
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/tour-of-tashi-choling-center-for-buddhist-studies/
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,InterFaith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240812T200000
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SUMMARY:Poetry Reading – Rachel Barton and Louise Barden read their poetry
DESCRIPTION:Monday August 12th  7:00 to 8:00 pm \nRachel Barton is a poet\, writing coach\, and founding editor of Willawaw Journal. She also serves as an associate editor for Cloudbank Books. Her collection\, This is the Lightness\, was published by The Poetry Box in 2022. Her chapbook\, Happiness Comes\, was published by dancing girl press in 2018.  Barton’s recent publications include Across the Margins\, SALT\, SLEET\, Cirque\, and the Oregon English Journal. She is at home in the PNW\, but also has roots in Alaska\, West Virginia\, and Indiana. For more information about the author\, go to rachelbartonwriter.com. \nThe poems in Jacob’s Ladder are not so much steps to Heaven as they are portals going deeper into the daily. “What am I supposed to see today?” they ask\, which at turns will require hanging out with the dead\, dreaming of houses ablaze\, or\, more frequently\, re-considering chores\, garden\, relationships—while not forgetting clouds\, moss\, rain. The poems aim to live closer to one’s life. They are ready to walk through the next door. –Richard Robbins\, Oratory of All Souls \nLouise Cary Barden\, a 2023 New Women’s Voices semi-finalist\, has won the Lois Cranston Prize (Calyx Journal)\, Oregon Poetry Association award\, the Harperprints chapbook competition\, and others. Her poems recently appeared in such journals as Timberline\, humana obscura\, Willawaw and Cathexis Northwest. Her work is imbued with the imagery of nature as narrated by a self-described tree-hugger whose career indecisiveness led her from college English instruction to advertising and editorial copywriting\, and marketing management. After living from Maine to Wyoming\, she spent 40 years in North Carolina before retiring to Oregon\, where she is still trying to learn to love the rain
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/poetry-reading-rachel-barton-and-louise-barden-read-their-poetry/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books\, 290 E. Main Street\, Ashland\, Oregon\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T120000
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SUMMARY:Yoga & Nonviolence: Moving Toward a State of Inner Peace
DESCRIPTION:2-Hour Online Workshop with Lara Schaffler\nSaturday\, August 10\, 2024\n10am-12pm PT // 11am-1pm MT // 12-2pm CT // 1-3pm ET\n$30\, scholarships available \nYoga isn’t just about physical poses; it’s a holistic practice that touches every aspect of our being\, that’s why it has a long-lasting connection to nonviolence. For thousands of years\, yoga philosophy has addressed human health and behavior to (re)establish our natural state of integral well-being\, encompassing the physical body\, mind\, emotions\, and spirit. \nIn this engaging workshop\, we’ll dive deep into this historic connection and explore how we can apply these timeless principles in today’s world. Through the enlightening lens of the polyvagal theory\, we’ll unravel the mysteries of the autonomic nervous system and uncover the keys to inner peace and understand how safety\, co-regulation\, and connection are essential to human health. \nThis workshop is designed for everyone\, regardless of your familiarity with yoga. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or completely new to yoga\, you’ll find value in this inclusive and welcoming space. You will experience the power of gentle physical postures and breathing exercises that will support your journey towards nonviolence and self-regulation. You don’t have to be a “yoga person” to enjoy these sessions; everyone can take a moment to cultivate greater peace\, joy\, and connection in their everyday lives. \nIn this workshop we will:\nUnderstand the Definition of Yoga and Its Connection to Nonviolence: Learn how yoga supports individual growth and betterment physically\, mentally\, emotionally\, and spiritually. \nExplore the Definition of Violence: Gain a deeper understanding of what nonviolence entails. \nLearn Yoga’s Principles to Address Violence: Discover how principles such as ahimsa (nonviolence)\, satya (truthfulness)\, and svadhaya (self-study/discovery) can address violence towards oneself and society. \nPractice Gentle Physical Postures and Breathing Exercises: Enhance self-awareness\, self-regulation\, and empowerment through Yoga practices. \nEngage in Questions and Discussion: Participate in an interactive session for further clarification and discussion. \nJoin us and discover how a moment of mindfulness can transform your entire day. Embrace the opportunity to nourish your body\, mind\, and spirit through the wisdom of Yoga and Nonviolence. \nRegister Here
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/yoga-nonviolence-moving-toward-a-state-of-inner-peace/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Nonviolence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240809T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240809T180000
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SUMMARY:A Costly Madness: The Doomsday Machine
DESCRIPTION:Remembering Daniel Ellsberg \nOn August 9\, Peace House and our partners will host a discussion and memorial event for the late Daniel Ellsberg\, revered lifetime anti-nuclear activist and US whistleblower\, who died last August. \nThe event will include a memorial for Daniel Ellsberg\, a viewing of a one hour video\, and discussion with action opportunities afterwards. \nEveryone is invited! Please come at 3:30 for a meet and greet and light refreshments if you wish.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/the-doomsday-machine-remembering-daniel-ellsberg/
LOCATION:Peace House
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Nuclear Issues
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240806T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240806T100000
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SUMMARY:Hiroshima & Nagasaki: Vigil of Remembrance & Recommitment
DESCRIPTION:On August 6 in Ashland\, people will gather at 8 a.m. at the entrance to Lithia Park in an annual vigil event  in remembrance of the victims of the US nuclear attack on Hiroshima on the same day in 1945. The event will include remarks from Rev. Fred Grewe\, Dr. Hideko Tamura Snider\, Hiroshima survivor\, and Dr. Herbert Rothschild. We will also conduct the lighting of Memorial Flame and the sounding of the gong at 8:15 a.m.\, followed by a moment of silence\, music\, and a sacred water ceremony. \n  \nEveryone is welcome.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/hiroshima-nagasaki-vigil-of-remembrance-recommitment/
LOCATION:Lithia Park\, Winburn Way\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Nuclear Issues
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240802T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240802T170000
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SUMMARY:Summer concert with Broadway Phil and David Rovics
DESCRIPTION:KSKQ Community Radio and the Ashland Community Peace Meal invite the community to a summer music folk and rock festival on August 9th at the Lithia Park Bandshell starting at 6 pm. \nBroadway Phil and the Shouters will open the festival with get-on-your-feet rock and roll. From Jacksonville\, Oregon\, Broadway Phil and the Shouters have been rocking concerts and clubs for over twenty years\, drawing on the influence of Blues\, R&B\, Tex-Mex and Roots Rock. David Rovics and Kamala Emanuel will perform at 7 pm with socially conscious folk music. \nRovics and Emanual and will be singing songs of solidarity and social significance. They are in the first stages of their Minister of Culture world tour. Pre-performance music will begin at 5 pm following the Community Peace Meal. Local musicians will entertain the crowd prior to Broadway Phils performance at 6 pm. \nThe performances are free of charge. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase and donations will be accepted. \nThe concert is sponsored by KSKQ Community Radio and the Ashland Peace Meal. The Ashland Community Peace Meal is a volunteer-powered mutual aid service and serves free community meals every Thursday and Friday at 3:30 PM in Lithia Park. \nKSKQ is pleased to invite you to listen to home-grown and syndicated conversation and music at 89.5 FM Ashland and 94.1 FM Medford\, Oregon and from all over the planet at www.kskq.org. \nFor more information contact Jason Houk at 541-841-8341 or email Jason@KSKQ.org
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/summer-concert-with-broadway-phil-and-david-rovics/
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,Nonviolence,War & Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T004618
CREATED:20240725T231735Z
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SUMMARY:Julie Mathison talks about the pros and cons of traditional and indie publishing
DESCRIPTION:Monday July 29th  7:00 to 8:00 pm\n\n\nAward-winning indie author Julie Mathison came to independent publishing after years of pursuing the traditional dream\, securing a top agent\, making the rounds to the “Big Five” of New York publishing houses ~ and ultimately relinquishing that dream for the path less traveled. In an age that increasingly celebrates minority voices\, she has become passionate about the kind of diversity pioneered by small\, micro\, and author presses\, one based on artistic identity ~ a diversity of content\, voice\, and sensibility. This talk will be an exploration of lessons learned from the journey through both worlds. It will examine the pros and cons of the traditional and indie publishing paradigms and will probe how the marketplace shapes our shared literary canon. The author will invite questions\, anecdotes\, and participation from the audience\, writers and readers alike.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/julie-mathison-talks-about-the-pros-and-cons-of-traditional-and-indie-publishing/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books\, 290 E. Main Street\, Ashland\, Oregon\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240728T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240728T233000
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SUMMARY:National Day of Mourning: Sonya Massey
DESCRIPTION:A vigil for Sonya Massey will be held on the sidewalk next to Stratford Inn at the corner of Sherman St. & Siskiyou Blvd in Ashland\, Oregon. \nSunday July 28\, at 8 p.m. \nFor fire safety\, please bring LED candles.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/natl-day-of-mourning-sonya-massey/
LOCATION:Sherman St Spot\, 1312 Siskiyou Blvd (at Sherman)\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240715T213000
DTSTAMP:20260606T004618
CREATED:20240710T201513Z
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SUMMARY:We Are Guardians: Film Premiere at Varsity Theatre July 15
DESCRIPTION:We Are Guardians –– executive produced by Academy Award winner Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Indigenous activist and filmmaker Edivan Guajajara and local Southern Oregon environmental filmmakers Chelsea Greene and Rob Grobman –– is coming to the Varsity Theatre\, 166 East Main Street Ashland\, OR 97520\, 7-9:30 p.m. on Monday\, July 15. \nThis is a special screening prior to the film’s release worldwide in October.  \nTickets Limited – Buy Now! \nSouthern Oregon Pachamama Alliance is co-hosting the screening of this thrilling award-winning film that takes us to the heart of the Brazilian Amazon and the fight to protect it. The film has already garnered huge adulations at its festival premieres worldwide and is a story of hope and resilience amidst an unfolding crisis. (Watch the trailer). This month’s special screening event will feature an in-person Q&A with director Chelsea Greene\, as well as other surprise guests. \nRead More about the film here!
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/we-are-guardians-film-premiere-at-varsity-theatre-july-15/
LOCATION:Varsity Theater\, 166 E. Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,Indigenous Sovereignty,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240715T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240715T203000
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SUMMARY:An Empowering Conversation About Fire\, Climate Change and Community
DESCRIPTION:Ashland Together and Ashland.news present An Empowering Conversation About Fire\, Climate Change and Community\, a public presentation by Lomakatsi Restoration Project. Founder and Executive Director Marco Bey and Tribal Partnerships Director Belinda Brown discuss Collaborative Forest Restoration: A Win-Win for People and Nature. \nThis free event will take place on July 15\, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at Carpenter Hall\, 44 S. Pioneer\, Ashland. Restoration Project. Founder and Executive Director Marco Bey and Tribal Partnerships Director Belinda Brown discuss Collaborative Forest Restoration: A Win-Win for People and Nature. This free event will take place on July 15\, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at Carpenter Hall\, 44 S. Pioneer\, Ashland. \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. \n \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/an-empowering-conversation-about-fire-climate-change-and-community/
LOCATION:OSF Carpenter Hall\, 44 S Pioneer St\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240711T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240711T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T004618
CREATED:20240710T202220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T202220Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk About It:  
DESCRIPTION:CURA to host “Let’s Talk About It” at the Medford Library on July 11th\, from 6:30-8:30pm. The event includes a free info session\, discussion and workshop about anti-racist organizing with Tonai and Jaime Powell. \nTo RSVP\, email creators@newcultivation.space \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/lets-talk-about-it/
LOCATION:Medford Library\, 205 Central Avenue\, Medford\, Oregon
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240630T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240630T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T004618
CREATED:20240517T155754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T155754Z
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SUMMARY:The Crest Fest
DESCRIPTION:It’s going to be an epic afternoon filled with fun for the whole family! \nSupport the Crest with a fun filled afternoon of good music\, dancing\, great food and wonderful people. Enjoy the entertainment\, and explore Willow-Witt Ranch. Cost: $25 for adults and $10 for youth under 18. Tickets can be purchased at the Music Coop\, 268 E. Main Street\, Ashland\, Oregon. All event proceeds support the Crest’s mission to cultivate the integral connection between humans and the natural world. \nLive Music and Dancing: \nBlueberry Blossoms (music for kids)\, Rachel Buklad and the Creekside Strings with Contra dance callers\, Victoria Lawton\, Ben Rice and the PDX Hustle. \nGood Food and Drink: Tacos Libertad\, Beer\, Wine and Desserts will be available for sale. Farm Tours\, Baby Goats\, Goat Hikes\, Children’s Activities and Entertainment\, Pond Tours – see the endangered Western Pond Turtles.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/the-crest-fest/
LOCATION:Willow Witt\, 658 Shale City Road\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240623T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T004618
CREATED:20240619T193601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T175101Z
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SUMMARY:God & Country film screening at Ashland UCC
DESCRIPTION:In case you missed the recent public screenings of God & Country or want to view it again (it’s chock full of information) or want to invite a friend to watch it with you (as a way\, perhaps\, to inform our beloveds and fellow voters)\, here are 2 ways to watch: \n-Free public showing at Ashland UCC\, 717 Siskiyou Blvd\, 6 pm Sunday 23 June (discussion to follow) \n-Rent it online and watch it at home via Vudu\, Amazon Prime\, or Google Play ($3.99). \nThanks for spreading the word about this film so that our community and the circles in which we live become more informed about this threat to our democracy.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/god-country-film-screening-at-ashland-ucc/
LOCATION:Ashland Peace Church\, 717 Siskiyou Blvd\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T213000
DTSTAMP:20260606T004618
CREATED:20240531T194211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T194211Z
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SUMMARY:Dreams Have No Borders: Varsity Theater
DESCRIPTION:Dreams Have No Borders \nTWO SHOWINGS AT THE VARSITY THEATRE \nSaturday\, June 22\, 7:30-9:30 PM \nSunday\, June 23\, 3:00-5:00 PM \nVarsity Theatre\, 166 E Main St\, Ashland \n“Dreams Have No Borders\,” a deeply moving opera-turned-film based on over a year of interviews\, story collection\, and immersion in the lives of Latino immigrants in the Rogue Valley\, tells the timely story of a young mother’s harrowing journey to cross the border with her baby to find safety with her sister in the USA. Although the opera addresses the often harrowing\, real-world challenges faced by asylum seekers—including cartel violence—the core of the story is the love between two sisters divided by a border\, and the piece carries a hopeful\, uplifting\, and human tone. \nWritten by local creators Ethan Gans-Morse and Tiziana DellaRovere and produced by the local nonprofit Anima Mundi Productions\, the film features three Grammy-winning singers\, the Delgani String Quartet (called “the state’s finest chamber ensemble” by Oregon ArtsWatch)\, the Teokalli Aztec Dancers\, stage direction by Valerie Rachelle (Oregon Cabaret)\, and film direction by 3-time Emmy award winning filmmaker Jan Thompson. \nWatch a 2-minute video trailer and order tickets at www.HumanityTickets.com \nOr call 541-833-3066 \nNote that tickets are sold by Anima Mundi Productions\, NOT the Varsity Theatre.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/dreams-have-no-borders-varsity-theater/
LOCATION:Varsity Theater\, 166 E. Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,Immigration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240620T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240620T213000
DTSTAMP:20260606T004618
CREATED:20240608T164157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T181714Z
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SUMMARY:Where the Olive Trees Weep
DESCRIPTION:Jewish Voice for Peace invites you to a premiere screening of  “Where the Olive Trees Weep” on June 20 at the Varsity Theater. A suggested donation of $10 or two for $15 will be accepted at the door. \nJewish Voice for Peace Rogue Valley is committed to helping to educate our Community. about the origins and roots of the Palestine/Israel conflict. \nOur goal is to shed light on the brutal\, 75-year occupation of Palestine\, the 16-year blockade of Gaza\, and the true nature of Israel as an apartheid State. \nOur mass media\, unfortunately\, often portrays Israel as the victim\, a nation under attack from violent\, barbaric\, and anti-Semitic Arab terrorists. Where the Olive Trees Weep explores the trauma and pain that Palestinians experience under occupation\, and the beauty and resilience of the Palestinian people as they struggle to heal themselves and continue in their quest for Freedom\, Justice\, and Equality. \nThe screening coincides with 21 Days of Conversation about the film and its implications. Learn  more here.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/where-the-olive-trees-weep/
LOCATION:Varsity Theater\, 166 E. Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,Racial Justice,War & Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T004618
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SUMMARY:Mutual Aid Workshop: Rogue Action Center
DESCRIPTION:From the Disaster Relief Team (DRT) at Rogue Action Center : \nIf you’d like to become involved in the DRT project and learn about our response team we will be holding a Mutual Aid Workshop on Wednesday\, May 29th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at our office in Phoenix. Join us as we discuss mutual aid principles\, work through real life scenarios with an interactive activity\, and hear how the RAC plans to respond to future disasters in the region. \nThere is no cost to attend\, snacks and refreshments will be provided. \nRegistration is requested to save your spot. Click here to register.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/mutual-aid-workshop-rogue-action-center/
LOCATION:Rogue Action Center\, 205 N Phoenix rd\, suite G\, Phoenix\, OR\, 97535\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240527T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T004618
CREATED:20240517T161045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T161045Z
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SUMMARY:What it Means to Belong: A Conversation
DESCRIPTION:The Ashland Sunrise Project invites you to a conversation about what it means to belong with artist and activist Micah Blacklight\, activist Cassie Preskenis\, and Taylor Stewart\, executive director and founder of the Oregon Remembrance Project. \nThe Ashland Sunrise Project is excited to announce\, “What it means to Belong\,” the second presentation in its speaker series. 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. \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/what-it-means-to-belong-a-conversation/
LOCATION:OSF Carpenter Hall\, 44 S Pioneer St\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T004618
CREATED:20240517T155035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T155035Z
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SUMMARY:SongWeavers Circle
DESCRIPTION:Rogue World Music Festival presents Songweavers Circle. Bring seasonal folk songs alive in soulful community to build connection to one another\, our place on the Earth\, and ourselves. All ages and all voices are welcome. Immerse yourself in songs ancient and modern that celebrate natural cycles: the turning of the seasons and its reflection within the human heart. \nThis event is in the Talent Commons Library Park\, so bring the whole family! No experience needed. Relaxed and supportive atmosphere encourages singers of all abilities. Playground on site for children to get some wiggles out! \nLed by Ruth Hoffecker of Ashland School of Uncovering the Voice
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/songweavers-circle/
LOCATION:Talent Commons Library Park\, 101 Home St\, Talent\, OR\, 97540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240519T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T004618
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SUMMARY:Ashland’s Chinese Community Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, 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. (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 Walk Ashland.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/ashlands-chinese-community-presentation-late-1800s-to-early-1900s/
LOCATION:Ashland Library\, 410 Siskiyou Blvd\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T004618
CREATED:20240426T174920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T185358Z
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SUMMARY:Two Friends\, Two Books: Local Authors Lead Book Circle on Relationships
DESCRIPTION:In May\, two local authors will lead a free book circle that will explore how two recently released books can foster skills that can strengthen our relationships with our families\, lovers and communities. \nThe book circle — hosted by Southern Oregon Pachamama Alliance and Peace House — will meet at Peace House\, 543 S. Mountain Ave.\, Ashland\, Oregon from 7 to 8:30 pm four Wednesday evenings: May 1\, 8\, 15\, 22. The authors\, Diane Tegtmeier and Lauren J. Oliver\, will also read from their respective books at 7 p.m. Monday\, May 20\, at Bloomsbury Books\, 290 E. Main Street\, Ashland\, OR 97520\, 541-488-0009. \n \nThe authors\, who are friends\, discovered through their conversations\, that while their recently finished books were very different in some respects\, the principles behind the books are intriguingly complementary. Tegtmeier’s book\, “The Sacred Cell: What Nature Teaches Us About Relationships\,” presents the Cell Membrane principles of oneness\, differentiation\, selective permeability\, containment\, and the relationship field. Oliver’s book\, “CircleCulture: Tools for Cooperative Work\,” offers methods for building strong\, healthy relationships by connecting our hearts and minds while communicating respectfully with others in Circle.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/two-friends-two-books-local-authors-lead-book-circle-on-relationships/
LOCATION:Peace House
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T004618
CREATED:20240419T194059Z
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SUMMARY:World Labyrinth Day: WALK AS ONE AT 1
DESCRIPTION:Ashlanders Sara Hopkins and Elizabeth Austin\, Veriditas-trained Labyrinth Facilitators\, are delighted to announce Ashland’s World Labyrinth Day Celebration\, May 4\, 2024\, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM\, at the Trinity Garden Labyrinth\, 44 N. Second Street\, Ashland. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to participate in the international Worldwide Labyrinth Day\, when thousands of people in locations across the planet will be Walking for Peace at 1 PM in their local time zones\, starting in Australia. “Walk as One at 1” was founded by The Labyrinth Society in 2009. More than 90 sites around the world will offer Labyrinth Walks this year. Here’s a video summary of 80 events from the 2023 World Labyrinth Day. \nWorld Labyrinth Day is a free\, non-denominational event open to all\, including children under 12 when accompanied by parent or guardian. No registration required.  Newcomers to the labyrinth experience are welcome. \nLearn more about this event here:
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/world-labyrinth-day-may-4/
LOCATION:Trinity Garden Labyrinth\, 44 N. Second Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,InterFaith,Nonviolence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T004618
CREATED:20240329T163806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T163806Z
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SUMMARY:Bear Creek Clean Up Day: April 20
DESCRIPTION:Bear Creek Stewards\, KS Wild and many others have come together to organize another three hour clean up at nine locations along Bear Creek. To register\, first choose the location where you would like to help\, register on their website\, and then show up at 8:30 on Earth Day\, April 20. \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/bear-creek-clean-up-day-april-20/
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T004618
CREATED:20240412T180346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T180346Z
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SUMMARY:State of the Free Press 2024: The Importance of an Independent Press and Critical Media Literacy in a “Post-Truth” World
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 17th 7:00 PM\nRogue Valley Metaphysical Library – 1757 Ashland St\, Ashland. \nIn the age of new and powerful tools of communication\, democracy has become more fragile and vulnerable to attacks by ideological extremists and partisans. \nWhat is clear is that the tools of communication\, culture\, literacy\, and critical thinking are more crucial than ever in creating both informed citizens and maintaining a substantive democracy. \nSTATE OF THE FREE PRESS 2024 comes at a time when trust in the media is at an all-time low. A 2022 Gallup poll found that just one in nine Americans had confidence in TV news\, and fewer than one in six believed in the printed press. A subsequent survey revealed that no fewer than half of Americans believe national news organizations intentionally deceive the public in order to suit their own agendas. It’s a grim reality that threatens the public’s ability to hold the powerful to account and stifles access to the high-quality information that is the lifeblood of democracy. \nMICKEY HUFF is the director of Project Censored and president of the nonprofit Media Freedom Foundation. To date\, he has co-edited fourteen editions of the Project’s yearbook\, including\, most recently\, Project Censored’s State of the Free Press 2022\, with Andy Lee Roth. He is also co-author with Nolan Higdon of United States of Distraction and the critical thinking textbook Let’s Agree to Disagree. Huff received the Beverly Kees Educator Award as part of the 2019 James Madison Freedom of Information Award from the Society of Professional Journalists\, Northern California. \nHe is professor of social science\, history\, and journalism at Diablo Valley College\, where he co-chairs the history program and is chair of the Journalism Department. Huff is executive producer and host of The Project Censored Show\, a weekly syndicated public affairs program that airs on 50 stations across the U.S. on Pacifica Radio.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/state-of-the-free-press-2024-the-importance-of-an-independent-press-and-critical-media-literacy-in-a-post-truth-world/
LOCATION:Rogue Metaphysical Library\, 1757 Ashland Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240414T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T004618
CREATED:20240404T214554Z
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SUMMARY:Wild & Scenic Film Festival: Grants Pass
DESCRIPTION:Klamath Siskiyou Wildlands Center and Rogue Riverkeeper to host SYRCL’s traveling “Wild & Scenic Film Festival” at Grants Pass Performing Arts Center (at GP High School) on  April 14 from 4-8p.m. \nThe event includes the screening of 11 short films ranging from four to 19 minutes long about Indigenous rights\, forest ecology\, pollution and resource extraction\, and outdoor recreation. These are the same films that will be shown in Ashland Saturday\, April 12. \nDoors open at 4pm for drinks\, food\, and raffle tickets for great prizes before films start at 6pm. All in-person attendees will also receive an video-on-demand link to watch the films between April 12 – 17.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/wild-scenic-film-festival-grants-pass/
LOCATION:Grants Pass High School\, 830 NE 9th St\,\, Grants Pass\, OR\, 97526\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate,Community Event,Indigenous Sovereignty,Nonviolence
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