Community Calendar

Rogue Rock Climbing Gym has been a part of our community for over 20 years and owner Matt Lambert has worked hard to keep RRG going, but recently announced the gym will be closing. Upon hearing the news, community members have banded together in an attempt to work together to keep RRG open.

GPHS Project Graduation 2026 is sponsoring the annual "Will-A-Thon" to raise money for a safe drug and alcohol free party for the Class of 2026. Participants will consult with one of the following volunteer attorneys to have a basic will, power of attorney, and advance directive prepared. Cost $300 Single, $350 Couple. All proceeds to to Project Graduation. Call Victory Walker for an appointment today. (541)285-7674. Appointments are February to early April (and are limited). A big thank you to our participating attorneys: Brett Claar, Eric Fournier, Dan Simcoe, Carl Clyde, Christopher Mecca, Gregory Day, Rebecca Peterson, Jaskamal Dhillon, Rachelle Selvig

Gallery artist Julian Bell is discuss his paintings with the audience this Sunday at noon.

On Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., Jessica Sage, founder of the Rogue Theater Company, will present "Rogue Rising:  Past Triumphs, Present Magic, Future Dreams" in the Gresham Room of the Ashland Public Library.  

Jessica's presentation is part of the Annual Meeting of Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is free and open to the public.  Her speech will celebrate the journey of the Rogue Theater Company, from its launch and landmark productions to the artists who have joined the ride.  See what's ahead for this highly successful theater company born right here in the Rogue Valley!

https://friendsofashlandlibrary.org

Snow Soup
Performed by Pegasus Puppet Theatre from Portland, Oregon
Sunday, February 22, 2026

​Performance times 1:00 and 3:30 PM
Craterian Theater, Collier Center for the Performing Arts
23 South Central Avenue, Medford OR
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FREE ADMISSION
A donation of new or gently used children's books at the door is much appreciated for our Book Drive. The Storytelling Guild collects hundreds of books to distribute in our community through Pass The Book.​

Sponsored by the Storytelling Guild and Craterian Performances
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Description:
'Stone Soup' is an old French folktale in which hungry strangers convince the people of a town to each share a small amount of their food in order to make a meal that everyone enjoys, and exists as a moral regarding the value of sharing. Pegasus Theatre's charming rendition is a musical set in the snowy Arctic. The characters are all indigenous animals, including a clever arctic fox, a lemming, a walrus, puffins, a polar bear, and a magical narwhal. This story inspires the qualities of generosity, coming together as a community, and the value of looking beyond stereotypes.
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Perfect for kids 3-9.

Join watercolor artist and teacher, Carole Whitridge, for this fun class creating original watercolor paintings of delicious slices of chocolate cake. Learn basic food art techniques and practice with several variations. All materials and supplies included.

In this beginner watercolor class, participants (ages 10+ to adult) will learn to paint smooth washes of color, paint gradients, skies, and water. We’ll use techniques such as lifting paint and adding highlights, to create beautiful, satisfying art. No additional costs.

Instructor Bio: Carole Whitridge combines her love of painting and travel to bring tranquil, accessible classes to her students. She has a deep respect for the art and history of East Asia and strives to bring some of these traditions to her own teaching practice. She teaches watercolor to regional youth and adults alike.

Come hear the musical talents of cellist Lisa Truelove of the Rogue Valley Symphony and view the photos of vespers musicians taken by Andy Ullrich displayed in the hallway gallery. Free admission with freewill offerings gladly accepted to support the vespers program.

Rogue Rock Climbing Gym has been a part of our community for over 20 years and owner Matt Lambert has worked hard to keep RRG going, but recently announced the gym will be closing. Upon hearing the news, community members have banded together in an attempt to work together to keep RRG open.

GPHS Project Graduation 2026 is sponsoring the annual "Will-A-Thon" to raise money for a safe drug and alcohol free party for the Class of 2026. Participants will consult with one of the following volunteer attorneys to have a basic will, power of attorney, and advance directive prepared. Cost $300 Single, $350 Couple. All proceeds to to Project Graduation. Call Victory Walker for an appointment today. (541)285-7674. Appointments are February to early April (and are limited). A big thank you to our participating attorneys: Brett Claar, Eric Fournier, Dan Simcoe, Carl Clyde, Christopher Mecca, Gregory Day, Rebecca Peterson, Jaskamal Dhillon, Rachelle Selvig

This morning LIFT yoga hour connects the mind and body through faster-paced, flowing sequences and breath synchronization. This full body workout is designed to build strength and flexibility, burn calories and stress, fine tune the core and body intuition in a fun and uplifting ambiance. These vibrant and dynamic poses help us to reap the mental health benefits of emotional regulation, stress reduction, sleep enhancement, and overall well-being in the present moment. Bring a yoga mat.

Mindy Smith took her first yoga class as a college elective and has been devoted to the practice ever since. She studied Vinyasa Yoga under renowned teacher Shiva Rea in Venice Beach, CA, and has been a full-time health education professor at West Los Angeles College since 2001. In 2008, she expanded her teaching to include semester long yoga electives for the kinesiology department.

Mindy's additional training includes prenatal and post natal yoga, yoga for children, and Mental Health First Aid. She has led college wide workshops on yoga, meditation, and self-care for students, staff and faculty, alike.

In 2011, Mindy spent six transformative months traveling through India, where she studied Ayurveda—India’s traditional “science of life”—and deepened her understanding of yoga, breathwork, and meditation at the source. She integrates this ancient wisdom into her own teaching, creating a dynamic blend of modern science, anatomical alignment and traditional practice.