Events from April 20, 2021 – May 3, 2021 – Peace House

Vigil of Remembrance for Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Meg Wade — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

The residents of Hiroshima were bombed at 8:15 a.m. local time the morning of August 6th, 1945. This is why each year we gather at 8 a.m., taking a moment of silence at 8:15 to remember the consequences of the bombing and its aftermath, both in Hiroshima and in Nagasaki three days later.

We hope you’ll be part of the many who gather at the entrance to Lithia Park for this annual vigil, to hear members of our local community speak and reflect on what happened at Hiroshima, and to observe or partake in the water ceremony (learn more about the long history of water ceremonies for Hiroshima).

Note: In case of smoke and poor air quality, the event will be held at Pioneer Hall, 73 Winburn Way.

An Ordinary Insanity Community Discussion and Action Meeting

Meg Wade — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0000

On Nagasaki Day, join us to watch the short film An Ordinary Insanity (starring Daniel Ellsberg), then discuss the ongoing threat from nuclear weapons, and learn about opportunities to take action right here in Oregon—including campaigns to stop uranium and other weapons-related mining projects.

Weekly Silent Vigil for Peace in the Middle East

Cynthia Taylor — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0000

A silent, non-violent vigil in the Quaker tradition, for peace in Palestine, and for the end of US taxpayer support for bombs takes place every Friday.
Wear black if possible. Signs welcome.

Find us on the corner of Barnett and Highland near the south Medford exit from I-5. There is ample parking behind the People’s Bank building at that intersection. We’ll stand kitty-corner to the bank building.

Join the Rabble Rousers at Central Point Overpass

Cynthia Taylor — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000

One Resistance Hour a Day Keeps Fascism at Bay! Join others every Tuesday at the Central Point Overpass located near Upton Road.

This is a community event and not sponsored by Peace House.

Democracy Rally in Medford

Cynthia Taylor — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000

One Resistance Hour a Day Keeps Fascism at Bay! Join the Rabble Rousers every Tuesday at the intersection of Barnett and Highland.

Uncle Food’s Diner Community Meal

Meg Wade — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Theater of the Oppressed Workshop

Allen Hallmark — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Rochelle Webster will be leading a participatory workshop on tools to change the scripts that we learn from society and media.

Rochelle took a fantastic Theatre of the Oppressed (TO) workshop from Julian Boal in Minneapolis and will bring what she learns home to Ashland to share with you! Julian is the founder of the Escola de Teatro Popular in Rio de Janeiro and teaches classical TO forms with an updated attention to systems and organizing. We will recognize, despite media messaging, that good people may participate in systems that deny our humanity. We will get to know each other, play games to warm up our connections and bodies, take a stab at making our work compelling, then create little “plays” for ourselves to rehearse social change. No theater or improv experience required! Participants should expect to join in exercises that include movement and speaking, though. YOU will decide which social justice issue(s) we will work on, so trigger warnings cannot be given at this time. Spots are limited.

Testimonial: “I’ve truly enjoyed being a part of something that explores humanity in a safe space”

Rochelle is a member of Off Script and Improv Alchemy improv troupes, and also an actor and conductor in local Playback Theatre. She is known for her kind and attentive, yet productive, facilitation of meetings and workshops.