National Day of Mourning: Sonya Massey
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. Sunday July 28, at 8 p.m. For fire safety, please bring LED candles.
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- Sherman St Spot 1312 Siskiyou Blvd (at Sherman), Ashland, OR, United States
Julie Mathison talks about the pros and cons of traditional and indie publishing
Bloomsbury Books 290 E. Main Street, Ashland, Oregon, United StatesMonday July 29th 7:00 to 8:00 pm Award-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 […]
Summer concert with Broadway Phil and David Rovics
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. Broadway 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 […]
Hiroshima & Nagasaki: Vigil of Remembrance & Recommitment
Lithia Park Winburn Way, Ashland, OR, United StatesOn 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, […]
A Costly Madness: The Doomsday Machine
Peace HouseRemembering Daniel Ellsberg On 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. The event will include a memorial for Daniel Ellsberg, a viewing of a one hour video, and discussion with action opportunities […]
Yoga & Nonviolence: Moving Toward a State of Inner Peace
Online2-Hour Online Workshop with Lara Schaffler Saturday, August 10, 2024 10am-12pm PT // 11am-1pm MT // 12-2pm CT // 1-3pm ET $30, scholarships available Yoga 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 […]
Poetry Reading – Rachel Barton and Louise Barden read their poetry
Bloomsbury Books 290 E. Main Street, Ashland, Oregon, United StatesMonday August 12th 7:00 to 8:00 pm Rachel 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 […]
The Garden of Our Hearts | Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
OnlineJoin Lotus Institute online for August’s meditation practice with Peggy Rowe Ward, Lotus’ co-founder and senior Dharma teacher. This month's inspiration comes from moments working and gathering with friends in the garden as the early August sun rises and sets. Together, we'll explore nourishment and how to water the seeds of joy and peace in […]
Book Talk – Illusions of Control: Dilemmas in Managing U.S. Proxy Forces in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria
Since the start of the U.S. war on terror, the United States has backed various militias and rebels in the Middle East and Central Asia. Using proxies has allowed the U.S. to reduce its own troop deployments and benefit from the local knowledge of indigenous armed groups. However, these partnerships carry significant diplomatic, human rights, […]
Tour of Tashi Choling Center for Buddhist Studies
All are welcome to attend a public tour of Tashi Choling Center for Buddhist Studies, a traditional Tibetan Buddhist temple. We 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 […]
From Thorns to Blossoms A Japanese American Family in War and Peace
OSF Carpenter Hall 44 S Pioneer St, Ashland, OR, United StatesAshland 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 […]
Courage: An Invitation
OnlineNonviolence and Courage are inseparable! Join Ela Gandhi and The Metta Center for Nonviolence as we celebrate the launch of our new book, COURAGE, followed by a screening of The Third Harmony: Nonviolence and the New Story of Human Nature. To register, pre-order the book, and watch the Third Harmony, click the button below. Register […]