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Japanese Garden Design Evaluation We are excited to let you know that we are working with the Ashland Parks Foundation (APF) to evaluate a redesign of the Japanese Style Garden in Lithia Park. A very generous $1.3 million private grant from Jeff Mangin and the Marechal family, in honor of the late Beatrice Marechal, will fund this project. The current Japanese Style garden was evaluated during the Lithia Park Master Plan Process. Amidst Design Week for the Master Plan in June 2018, it was determined that the garden could potentially be redesigned and even expanded without negatively affecting the adjoining park spaces. We have selected landscape designer Toru Tanaka to lead the visioning and design of the Japanese Garden. Tanaka was trained in Japan and was the Director of Portland’s Japanese Garden. In August, 2018, two public information/workshops were held to engage the public about the Japanese Garden redesign. Feedback from the public meetings resulted in the following objectives: Accessibility and Physical Area Garden Design and Experience Culture and Authenticity The garden design incorporates community feedback while preserving historic elements and will only slightly expand the current garden area. A new entryway will consist of a solid wall with Japanese styled tiles and an authentic Japanese entryway. The current stream would be widened, and stone lanterns will be placed throughout the garden. Other features include a koi pond, bamboo garden and many cherry trees. To learn more and provide comments, please visit ashland.or.us/JapaneseGardenDesign. Watch for periodic updates on Facebook @AshlandParksandRec and use the hashtags: #LithiaParkJapaneseGarden #LithiaPark #JapaneseGardenDesign Michael A. Black, AICP Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission Director

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n io s is mm co what’s inside... table of contents 1 Registration Information...... 2 2 Adult Programs...... 3-8, 13-19 3 Ice Rink / Skating Programs...... 9-11 4 Park Sites, Lithia Park Facilities, Lithia Park Rentals...... 22-23, 25 5 Community Opportunities...... 12, 20-21, 24, 42-43 7 Senior Programs...... 26-29 8 Ashland Senior Center...... 30 9 Oak Knoll Golf Course...... 31 10 North Mountain Park Nature Center...... 32 11 Special Events...... 33, 36 12 Volunteer Opportunities...... 34-35 13 Youth Programs...... 37 14 Get To Know Your Parks...... 38 15 Green Living Tips...... 39 16 Learning Free-For-All Week...... 40-41 17 Useful Information...... 44 18 Registration Form...... Inside Back Cover

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“Fun, it’s in our Nature!” 4 Easy Ways to Register Refund Policy ONLINE • View this guide online at • A full refund will be offered to registrants of a course/ ashland.or.us/PlayGuide—the digital guide has activity that is canceled by APRC direct registration links • A full refund will be offered to registrants who wish to • Direct access to online registration at withdraw four or more working days prior to the start of ashland.or.us/Register the course/activity • Pay with Visa, MasterCard or American Express • Registrants who wish to withdraw less than four working • See p. 44 for complete details days prior to the start will receive a full APRC credit • Online registration is not available for all programs For a course with two or more classes in a session: • If registrants choose to withdraw from a class/activity PHONE • Main Office ...... 541.488.5340 after the start date and time and before the third class N MT Park Nature Center ...... 541.488.6606 begins, the amount charged for two classes will be pro- Facility Rentals ...... 541.488.5340 rated and the remaining amount will be applied as an • Pay with Visa, MasterCard or American Express. APRC credit Please have card number & registration info ready • After the beginning of the third class of a course, no refunds or account credits will be allowed unless a waiver MAIL TO • APRC at The Grove is requested and approved 1195 E Main St, Ashland, OR 97520 In the event of extenuating circumstances, registrants may Include your credit card information or a check submit a waiver form to request a refund. payable to APRC—Please do not send cash Refunds or account credits will NOT be issued for missed IN PERSON • APRC (Rec Division Headquarters) at The Grove classes, moving or traveling out of the area or dissatisfaction with course content. 1195 E Main St or • North Mountain Park Nature Center 620 N Mountain Ave Scholarships Available A limited amount of scholarship money is available to all ages for APRC classes and programs. To obtain an application, please visit ashland.or.us/RecScholarship. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. TO AVOID CLASS CANCELLATION, REGISTER SEVEN DAYS IN ADVANCE FOR ALL PROGRAMS. Classes may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment or for Gift Certificates other reasons. If this occurs, a full refund will be issued in two Looking for the perfect gift? APRC offers gift certificates to three weeks. for any dollar amount. Certificates can be used for Ashland Parks & Recreation classes or programs and are valid for one year from date of purchase. Photo Usage On occasion, APRC photographs participants enrolled in Payment recreation programs, at events or on APRC properties. The Visa, MasterCard & photos are used for APRC purposes only and may be included American Express in future media. We also accept imprinted checks and cash.

Are you interested in becoming an Instructor for APRC? You can find everything you need to know atashland.or.us/Instructors. Send us a proposal today! Mail My Guide Generally, our WinterSpring PlayGuide is the only guide that is direct-mailed to every household in Ashland & Talent. If you would like to receive a hardcopy of all our PlayGuides, complete our online form at ashland.or.us/MailMyGuide, email [email protected], call 541.488.5340 or stop by The Grove at 1195 E Main St.

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NATURE & GREEN LIVING Winter Bird Walk The winter season is a great time to see the birds over- wintering in our valley. Stroll through North Mountain Park Project FeederWatch with expert birding volunteer Vince Zauskey and learn to identify birds by sight and sound. Participants should dress Help count birds visiting the feeders at North Mountain for cold weather and bring binoculars (some binoculars will be Park while learning to identify them with expert birders. available to borrow). All levels welcome. As with most APRC The information collected will be submitted to Cornell classes, pre-registration is required for this class. University’s Project FeederWatch, a nationwide citizen- science bird-monitoring effort. Program takes place WHO: Novice and experienced birders welcome alternate Saturdays, November-March. Pre-registration not required for this free program. Call the Nature Center WHAT: An easy stroll on NMP trails to look for birds for more information at 541.488.6606. INSTRUCTOR: Vince Zauskey is a Rogue Valley Audubon WHO: All levels of birders member, North Mountain Park volunteer and birding expert WHAT: Get acquainted with local birds and mingle with other birders under the covered pavilion AGES All ages welcome DAY Saturday INSTRUCTOR: Expert birding volunteers DATE Jan 12 TIME 8:30-9:30am PLACE North Mountain Park COST FREE

Low-Cost Bokashi Composting Learn year-round composting without the YUCK! In this class, you will learn to easily pickle your food scraps instead of allowing them to rot. They can then be buried as pest- free compost in your garden, causing earthworms and vegetables alike to thrive. This DIY Bokashi Method is very inexpensive and uses items already found in your kitchen.

WHO: Adults interested in reducing waste and creating compost

WHAT: Learn a unique and efficient system for composting

INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Nichol’s community garden plot is thriving since she started using Bokashi. She loves to teach and has led several popular classes at OLLI in Ashland

AGES 18 & up DAY Sunday DATE Jan 13 TIME 1-2:30pm PLACE North Mountain Park COST $5 AGES 9 & up DAY Alternate Saturdays DATE Dec 8 & 22 | Jan 5 & 19 | Feb 2 & 16 Mar 2 &16 TIME 9-10am Register Today! PLACE North Mountain Park | Nature Center COST FREE | Pre-registration is not required

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Seed Swap Healthy Soil, Healthy Food, Bring your vegetable and flower seeds to trade with other Healthy People gardeners at this annual free seed swap. Seed should be sorted from plant material. Please bring containers or Gain an in-depth understanding of life in the soil, what envelopes to take seed home. The Nature Center will also be healthy soil is and its connection to plant nutrition and our selling low-cost seed, harvested at the park by volunteers. own health. We will learn about healthy soil management For more information, call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. and regeneration techniques and tools you can implement at home, on the farm or in the garden. Participants should WHO: Anyone with garden seeds to trade bring pen and paper for note taking.

WHAT: A free community exchange of seeds and gardening WHO: Gardeners, farmers, soil geeks and those looking advice for a deeper understanding of healthy soil and its benefits

AGES All ages welcome WHAT: Learn about the unseen interaction of life in the soil DAY Thursday and its importance to plants and people DATE Feb 7 TIME 5:30-6:30pm INSTRUCTOR: Lion Waxman is a regenerative horticulturist, PLACE North Mountain Park permaculturist and Master Gardener COST FREE | Pre-registration is not required Regenerative Agriculture & Sustainable Gardening Regenerative agriculture and sustainable gardening are holistic methods of growing plants in ways that encourage biodiversity, build soil health and protect watersheds to improve the habitat we all live in. We’ll explore tangible strategies to manage your garden as part of a bigger ecological system and practice methods that will enhance ecosystem services.

WHO: Gardeners or landowners interested in learning about sustainable methods

WHAT: Explore a new way of looking at agriculture and gardening within a greater ecosystem

INSTRUCTOR: Rhianna Simes worked for 10 years as an instructor with the OSU Extension Service. She holds Masters Degrees in Education and Botany and is the current Executive Director of Our Family Farms

AGES 15 & up DAY Tuesday DATE Feb 26 TIME 5:30-7:30pm PLACE North Mountain Park COST $20 AGES 15 & up DAY Saturday DATE Feb 23 TIME Noon-2pm PLACE North Mountain Park Register Today! COST $30

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North Mountain Park Garden Learning Bird Songs Opening Learn to identify resident and migratory birds by call or song. Two classroom sessions, along with a field trip, will Celebrate spring and learn how you can be a part of the teach students how to identify the call or song of resident beautiful gardens at North Mountain Park. Join us for birds regularly found at North Mountain Park as well as the first garden work-party of the season on Wednesday, migratory birds that can be seen in the spring. A water March 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Staff and volunteers will bottle and layered clothing are recommended for the provide an orientation to the Demonstration Gardens and Saturday field trip. volunteer opportunities. Meet other gardeners and get your hands dirty preparing garden beds for the new season. WHO: Novice to intermediate birders who are curious Gloves, tools and snacks provided. Garden work days about bird calls continue every Wednesday morning from March through November, with opportunities for both experienced and WHAT: Learn a method and practice for identifying birds novice gardeners. Drop in or adopt your own garden area. by call or song For more information, call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. INSTRUCTOR: Shannon Rio and Vince Zauskey are local AGES 12 & up bird instructors who believe learning about birds should be DAY Wednesday fun (and rewarding) DATE Mar 20 TIME 10am-1pm PLACE North Mountain Park COST FREE | Pre-registration is not required

Growing Berries Students will learn the secrets to successfully growing berries, with a focus on blueberries, raspberries and triple crown thornless blackberries. Gardeners will learn about soil preparation, feeding plants and the optimal watering cycles for berry species.

WHO: Beginners or intermediate gardeners who want tips for growing a successful berry crop

WHAT: Learn to grow thriving and productive berry plants

INSTRUCTOR: Joel Heller has been growing fruit for over 25 years, selling plants and berries. He has been sharing his experience and knowledge for the past five years

AGES 14 & up DAY Thursday DATE Mar 21 TIME 5:45-7:15pm PLACE North Mountain Park COST $20

AGES 10 & up DAY Wednesdays & one Saturday Register Today! DATE Apr 24, May 1, May 4 TIME 6:30-8pm (Saturday field trip 8-10am) PLACE North Mountain Park COST $25

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Working Together to Revive Medicinal & Edible Plant Walk Bear Creek Explore traditional ethnobotanical lore, as well as current trends and research regarding edible and medicinal plants. Learn about the efforts of non-profit organizations, Learn how to identify and sustainably harvest useful plants. as well as local, state and federal agencies, working Different plants will be discussed on each walk. together to improve the habitats of Bear Creek and its tributary streams. Learn about the plants and animals WHO: Beginner and intermediate plant enthusiasts associated with streams and how improvement projects interested in identifying medicinal and edible plants benefit the stream and riparian ecosystem. Methods and techniques for stream restoration will be discussed, with WHAT: A discussion and casual nature walk with hands-on local examples to compare. Opportunities for community plant identification involvement will be offered. INSTRUCTOR: Erin McKinsey is an herbalist, scientist and WHO: Adults, particularly landowners, who are interested educator with a passion for medicinal plants in creek restoration and local projects AGES 12 & up WHAT: Explore the needs of a functioning watershed DAY Sunday DATE May 5 INSTRUCTOR: Lance Wyss was an Aquatic Biologist for TIME 2-4pm 12 years and has been working as a Restoration Project PLACE North Mountain Park Manager for the last 6 years COST $12 Fire Ecology in the Ashland Watershed Hikers will gain a knowledge of fire ecology and forest restoration approaches in fire-prone forests. The hike will access a range of habitats via the hiking trails in Ashland’s watershed, including the new fire ecology interpretive trail on the Lower Red Queen Trail. Participants should wear appropriate clothing for variable weather conditions and sturdy hiking shoes, and should bring a water bottle and snack. WHO: Adults and children 7 years and up, who are able to hike 2-3 miles at a moderate pace WHAT: Learn how restoration and fuels reduction can improve forest habitats, reduce fire danger and address the impacts of climate change in the Ashland watershed INSTRUCTOR: Ashland Forest Resiliency is a stewardship collaboration between the U.S. Forest Service, the City of Ashland, The Nature Conservancy and Lomakatsi Restoration Project

AGES 7 & up DAY Saturday DATE May 11 TIME 9am-Noon PLACE Lower Red Queen Trailhead AGES 18 & up 330 Ashland Loop Road DAY Saturday COST FREE DATE Apr 27 TIME 11am-Noon PLACE North Mountain Park COST FREE Register Today!

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Rogue Valley Bird Day LIFELONG LEARNING Learn all about the birds you may see in the Rogue Valley, as well as the incredible journey of migrating birds at this local celebration of World Migratory Bird Day. Join us at Have You Been “Green” in Life? North Mountain Park for free guided bird walks, live birds at the Wildlife Images exhibit, kid’s activities and bird calling How about Going Green in Death? contests for all ages. Everyone is invited to join the Big Sit, Explore what green burial really means and how it an effort to spot as many bird species as possible from a contributes to natural resource conservation. Learn your designated area at the pavilion. This free outdoor event is options for having a green burial right here in the Rogue fun for the whole family. (Please leave pets at home.) Valley. Bring your curiosity, questions and a note pad for an evening of discussion and resources for planning your For more information, visit RogueValleyBirdDay.net or call the own green burial. Home funerals will also be discussed. North Mountain Park Nature Center at 541.488.6606. WHO: Community members who are open to discussing death and disposition, with an interest in green burial

WHAT: Gain a practical understanding of “green” burial in Jackson County and resources for planning your green burial

INSTRUCTOR: Mary Ann Perry is a Certified Home Funeral Guide and advocate for family-directed death care and green burials

AGES 15 & up DAY Sunday DATE February 10 TIME 4-5:30pm PLACE North Mountain Park COST $10

Native Fish of Bear Creek - Who Lives in Your Backyard Stream? “Learning Free-for-All Week” – More info on p 37

AGES All ages are welcome DAY Saturday DATE May 11 TIME 8am-Noon PLACE North Mountain Park COST FREE

Introduction to Straw Bale Buildings “Learning Free-for-All Week” – More info on p 37 Rainwater Catchment System Design “Learning Free-for-All Week” – More info on p 37

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For friendly, healthy dogs that are safe on a leash. Classes are taught by Colleen Shanahan. More Dog Gone Fun Classes Join like-minded people for ongoing adventures Good Dog Skills in play and training. Imagine a polite pooch you can take anywhere that doesn’t bark, jump on people or pull on the leash. You can do Participants will sign up with instructor it! Come and learn the basics to a well behaved dog: No at doggonefun.biz or by calling 541.601.7601. jumping, stay, settle, come, leave it and nice leash walking.

WHO: Adult and older dog Small Dog Social Club WHAT: Owners and dogs will learn positive ways to train for This is a club for friendly dogs under 20 lbs. SETTLE, STAY, COME, LEAVE IT, leash walking, no jumping, DAY Sunday no counter surfing and more DATE Session 1: Jan 6–Feb 3 AGES Dog AGES 5 mos & up | Owner: 18 & up Session 2: Feb 17–Mar 17 DAY Sunday Session 3: Apr 21–May 19 DATE Session 1: Jan 6–Feb 3 TIME 1:30-2:15pm Session 2: Feb 17–Mar 17 PLACE The Grove | Gym Session 3: Apr 21–May 19 COST $30 TIME 12:15-1:15pm PLACE The Grove | Gym Good Citizen Canine COST $99 (5 classes) Learn the 10 essentials to a well-behaved dog! Test given in week #5. For a dog who may want Good Puppy Skills to become a therapy dog. Puppies will learn social skills and commands. There will AGES Owner: 18 & up also be time set aside each week to answer questions about house training, chewing, barking and more! Please bring DAY Sunday shot records to the first class. DATE Jan 6–Feb 3 TIME 2:30–3:30pm WHO: Adult and puppy that is 2-5 months old and has PLACE The Grove | Gym started the series of immunizations COST $99 (5 classes)

WHAT: Puppies and owners will learn SIT, DOWN, STAY, COME, leash walking and proper socializing Teen Puppy Skills Bring your hooligan teenage puppy age 5-10 months in for some behavioral rehab! There will be time in class for off-leash play.

AGES Owner: 18 & up DAY Sunday DATE Feb 17–Mar 17 TIME 2:30-3:30pm PLACE The Grove | Gym COST $99 (5 classes)

Clicks And Tricks Click your way to some new dog tricks and earn AGES Dog AGES 2-5 months | Owner: 18 & up an AKC Trick Dog Title! DAY Sunday AGES Owner: 18 & up DATE Session 1: Jan 6–Feb 3 DAY Sunday Session 2: Feb 17–Mar 17 DATE April 21–May 19 Session 3: Apr 21–May 19 TIME 2:30-3:30pm TIME 11am-Noon PLACE The Grove | Gym PLACE The Grove | Gym COST $30 COST $99 (5 classes)

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Photos courtesy APRC Volunteer, Bob Palermini THE ICE RINK WILL BE OPEN THROUGH FEB 18, 2019... We hope you can experience one of the most magical places in Ashland… That little outdoor rink in beautiful Lithia Park, where the air is fresh, the white lights are twinkling and the music blends with the sounds of nature and blades on the ice —“Let’s skate!”

PLAN YOUR TRIP TO THE ICE RINK... What to bring: Socks, hat or helmet, gloves, coat, scarf, other cold weather clothing —The rink is partially enclosed and can be much colder than outside temperatures Novice skaters are advised to wear a helmet or purchase one at the rink.

Additional rules/items to be aware of: • Hot cocoa, coffee and snacks available for sale • Food, beverages, street shoes are not permitted on the ice surface • You must be NO TALLER THAN 42” to use the ice scooters and they are only available during certain sessions — The scooters are NOT available at all times (see the NEW policy online or call for more info) • Speed skates and speed skating are not permitted • The rink does not have changing rooms • The rink may close due to inclement weather (schedules/events are tentative) • Children under 10 years of age must have a parent/guardian while visiting the rink—We ask that you support our effort to provide a safe place to skate • No trespassing after hours... The rink is under video surveillance • Weapons or items that may damage ice or threaten the safety of others are not permitted... be mindful of other skaters • Have Fun — “Fun, it’s in our Nature!”

PRICING... AdmiSSion & SkAte rentAl FeeS punchcArd FeeS (Purchase at the Rink!) Child (Under 5) Free Youth (Under 14) Rec Skate 10-punch $30.00 Youth (Under 14) $ 3.50 Adult Rec Skate 10-punch $35.00 Adult $ 4.00 Adult Hockey Skate 10-punch $50.00 Adult Hockey $ 5.50 Skate Rental $ 2.50 OUR SCHEDULE & OUR POLICIES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE... • Visit ashland.or.us/IceRink • And watch for info on our Facebook page @AshlandParksandRec with the hashtags: #AshlandIceRink #AshlandRotaryCentennialIceRink #LithiaPark 9 95 Winburn Way | 2018/2019 Season | ashland.or.us/IceRink | 541.488.9189 Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink 3

Kids’ New Year’s Eve Party on ICE... Join us for COUNTDOWN to NOON! • The party will kick off at 10 a.m. • Kids 14 and under can skate for only $1! (skate rental not included) • The rink will be open until 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve

endorSed by the u.S. Figure SkAting ASSociAtion (uSFSA) & u.S.A. hockey leArn to SkAte progrAm—Ages 3 & Up Certified Learn to Skate Instructors will lead skaters through a progressive curriculum designed to teach fundamentals while building confidence through each lesson. All participants must be become a member at LearntoSkateUSA.com ($17.25 annual fee). Students are encouraged to bring personal protective equipment and helmets for safety. Lessons are held Mon and Wed, Jan 7-28 (no class on Jan 21). All group lessons are $65/6 lessons and are 20-minutes followed by 10-minutes free practice time. For more information on the Learn to Skate program visit LearntoSkateUSA.com. Private Lessons are available by calling the ice rink at 541.488.9189.

Snowplow Sam Basic Skate Figure Skating (Beginning) Hockey Skate Age 3-6 Age 7+ Age 7+ Age 7+ 3:30-4pm, 4:05-5:35pm 3:30-4pm, 4:05-4:35pm 6:10-6:40pm 6:10-6:40pm Introductory level classes Teaches fundamentals Progressive lessons build Teaches fundamentals of for younger skaters to de- of ice skating to provide upon skills to teach transi- hockey skating techniques velop agility, balance and foundations for future fig- tions, spins and jumps used including stance and stride coordination on the ice. ure and hockey skating in figure skating. without distraction of including skating back- sticks and pucks. wards, stops, crossovers and turns.

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Rec Skate Cheap Skates Frozen Tots—Family Family & Friends All ages All ages (Ages 17 & Under/ All ages Guardians) Ice skaters of all ages and Entertain the whole family Ice skating for everyone in This is a special time for ability to skate without as- for a minimal amount of a family-friendly setting. parents and their young sistance of an Ice Scooter money. All skate rentals are Ice Scooters are available ones to enjoy a slow and are welcome during this only $0.50 a pair! Regular and distributed per our Ice safe experience at one of time. Ice Scooters are admission charges still Scooter Policy. the most magical places apply. not permitted during Rec Ice Scooters are in Ashland. Parents are Skate sessions. not permitted during the welcome to assist their Cheap Skate sessions. young skaters (1 parent admit free per child), but must stay with their children during skating time. Ice Scooters are available and distributed per our Ice Scooter Policy.

Group rentals (skate rentals included) School/Youth Groups School or education/youth-based groups will have an opportunity to reserve ice rink time for students in blocks of 90 minutes on Wed, Thu or Fri, 9:30-11 a.m. or 12-1:30 p.m. The cost is $50 for groups of up to 30 students and $100 for up to 70 students. Please call 541.488.5340 to make a reservation. Drop-ins are not accepted. Cost includes admission and skate rentals for school staff and chaperones. Ice time is reserved for students, staff and chaperones. No other visitors will be allowed on the ice. Check out our website for group rates (8 to 20 people) during Rec Skate times

*No HOCKEY skating permitted during these times

*Hockey Skating (Skate rentals included) Youth Hockey Programs—Ages 17 & Under Certified hockey instructors will lead players through progressive curriculum to develop team hockey skills, stick and puck and sportsmanship. All hockey programs at the Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink are non-contact and inclusive to foster enjoyment and participation for everyone. Please check out the Learn to Skate instructional programs for beginning skaters before pursuing team hockey programs, see page 10. Practice and scrimmage/gameplay are held twice a week and each 4-week is session is $80. Ice Bears Ashland Aces Ages 5-8 Ages 9-14 Jan 8-Feb 9 (no class Jan 22) Jan 8-Feb 9 (no class Jan 22) Practice: Tue, 4-5:30pm Practice: Tue, 6-7:30pm Scrimmage/gameplay: Sun 10:15-11:45am Scrimmage/gameplay: Sat 10:15-11:45am Players will learn basics of the game of Intermediate level players will improve teamwork and hockey skills for com- hockey in a fun team atmosphere. Limited petitive play. Organization is supported by AAU affiliation and sanctioned supplies of gear are available. instructors. Membership with AAU is required for this program.

Adult Hockey—Ages 16 & Up This session is for organized games among all properly equipped participants. Nets and pucks are provided for non-contact hockey for capable hockey players. Please be mindful of others’ safety and respect the ability for all users to enjoy this time. See our online schedule. You will need a signed waiver from parent/guardian if you are 16 or 17. *No REC skating permitted during these times

Please visit ashland.or.us/IceRink for info on our 3-on-3 HOCKEY TOURNAMENT over the Martin Luther King holiday weekend.

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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Southern OLLIatSOU Oregon University Celebrating 25 Years of Learning for Life

Come for the Classes, Stay for the Connections Three Ways to Enroll Take all the classes you want, space permitting, for $125/academic year. Online: inside.sou.edu/olli Select from among hundreds of By Phone: Call 541-552-6048 engaging classes each year. Diverse topics—from academic to questions and help you enroll general interest. In Person: No tests. No grades. No stress. at SOU Campbell Center Form connections through 655 Frances Lane, Ashland classes, social events, projects.

Your Staycation 20% OFF YOUR NEXT STAY AT ANY OF NEUMAN HOTEL GROUP Awaits! PROPERTIES, ANY DAY OF THE WEEK CLAIM DISCOUNT & 11/2018 - 03/2019. BOOK YOUR STAY: Not valid with hotel packages. Not combinable with other offers. NeumanHotelGroup.com/seasonal-specials Other restrictions apply. 12 2 (18 and up)

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LIFE SKILLS Beginning Guitar Fun to play and easy to learn. Students will learn all the basics to get started with the guitar. APRC WHO: People 12 & up who want to play and sing songs with friends and family committees

WHAT: Students will learn guitar basics, chords, strumming, finger picking and reading guitar tablature Did you know we have the following

INSTRUCTOR: Mich Lewis Sorensen is a local singer- COMMITTEES? songwriter who has helped Rogue Valley students of all • Joint Powers Committee ages reach their music goals since 1998. Learn more at moontreemusic.com • Lithia Park Master Plan Committee • Trail Master Plan Update Committee • Senior Services Advisory Committee (S-SAC)

And the following SUBCOMMITTEES?

• Aquatics (Pool) Subcommittee • Bee City Subcommittee • Daniel Meyer Pool Ad-hoc Advisory Subcommittee • Dogs Subcommittee • Golf Course Subcommittee • Guidelines for Park Design and Maintenance Standards Subcommittee • Real Estate Subcommittee/Open Space Subcommittee • Signs, Plaques and Memorials Subcommittee

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Beginning French for Travelers Continuing classes are designed for students who have A fun, interactive 6-week course in which you will learn completed beginning language courses or received basic travel vocabulary and culture in order to better approval from the instructor to join. All classes are interact and function while traveling in France or other held at The Grove. Online Registration is not available French-speaking countries. Please bring a 3-ring binder for continuing classes. Please register directly with the for handouts. instructor. $100 registration fee for each session.

WHO: Adults 18 and older who are true beginners to French

WHAT: Students will learn vocabulary and culture to support and enrich their travel experience

INSTRUCTOR: Lauren Schaffer. Masters Degree in French and Literature including many years of experience teaching French in Ashland schools and SOU. COFLT Foreign Language Teacher of the Year in Oregon in 2000

Continuing French Classes French: Contact Lauren Schaffer via email at [email protected]

Tuesdays Winter Session: Jan 8–Mar 5 (9 classes) Spring Session: Apr 2–May 28 (9 classes) CONTINUING BEGINNING FRENCH: 6-7 PM Participants from previous beginning French classes will continue to build language skills in a fun, interactive setting. New students with beginning level skills are welcome to join. Please bring a 3-ring binder.

CONTINUING INTERMEDIATE FRENCH: 5-6 PM This class continues from previous intermediate French classes but new students with basic skills are welcome to join in building vocabulary and grammar skills through a variety of fun activities that include speaking, reading, songs, and culture. Please bring a 3-ring binder.

AGES 18 & up (mature teenagers welcome) CONTINUING ADVANCED FRENCH: 4-5 PM DAY Tuesday This class continues from previous advanced French classes DATE Jan 15–Feb 19 and participants will continue the reading of a French novel TIME 7-8pm to develop grammar and vocabulary as well as studying PLACE The Grove | Otte-Peterson Room film clips, poetry and music. Please bring a 3-ring binder. COST $75 (6 classes)

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Italian for Travelers Continuing classes are designed for students who have This class is designed for those looking to take a trip to Italy completed beginning language courses or received or develop basic conversational skills to communicate in approval from the instructor to join. All classes are held at The Grove. Students register directly with the instructor. Italian so that you can better understand your surroundings.

WHO: Adults 18 and older who are planning to travel to Continuing Italian & Italy or are new to Italian Spanish Classes WHAT: Develop or continue practicing basic conversations Italian & Spanish: Contact Monica Rountree via email at skills [email protected]

INSTRUCTOR: Monica Rountree is a native Spanish & Italian speaker with a master’s degree in romance languages Beginners Continuation, Intermediate, Advanced Spanish Classes AGES 18 & up (mature teenagers welcome) Thursday DAY Mondays Session 1: Jan 17–Mar 14 DATE Jan 21-Mar 4 (No class Feb 11) Session 2: Apr 11–Jun 6 TIME 6:30-8pm Beginners Continuation: 5-6pm PLACE The Grove | Otte-Peterson Room Intermediate: 6:05-7:05pm COST $120 (6 1.5 hour classes) Advanced: 7:10-8:10pm

Beginners Continuation, Intermediate, Spanish for Travelers Advanced Italian Classes If you are planning a trip to Spain or Hispanic America, or Wednesday hoping to acquire or review basic communication skills, Session 1: Jan 16–Mar 13 this class is for you! Session 2: Apr 10–Jun 5 Beginners Continuation: 5-6pm WHO: Adults who plan to travel to Latin America or Spain Intermediate: 6:05-7:05pm and/or have never studied Spanish before Advanced: 7:10-8:10pm

WHAT: Develop or continue practicing basic conversation skills

INSTRUCTOR: Monica Rountree is a native Spanish & Italian speaker with a Master’s Degree in Romance Languages

AGES 18 & up (mature teenagers welcome) DAY Mondays DATE Jan 21-Mar 4 (No class Feb 11) TIME 5–6:30pm PLACE The Grove | Otte-Peterson Room COST $120 (6 1.5 hour classes)

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FITNESS & MOVEMENT Intermediate & Advanced Beginning Ballroom, Latin & Dance Classes Swing Dances No partner needed. Sign up directly with instructor. Learn more by visiting upanddancing.com or calling the instructor No partner necessary and no experience required to come out at 541.482.0134. Private lessons are also available and enjoy learning popular dance steps! Learn more by visiting upanddancing.com or calling the instructor at 541.482.0134. WHO: Anyone 15 and older with basic ballroom skills Private lessons available. WHAT: An affordable, fun way to interact with new people or your special someone WHO: Anyone 16 and older interested in performing basic dance steps INSTRUCTOR: Cori Grimm is experienced, upbeat and enjoys getting people of all ages hooked on dancing WHAT: An affordable, fun way to interact with new people AGES 15 & up or your special someone DAY Tuesday

INSTRUCTOR: Cori Grimm is experienced, upbeat and INTERMEDIATE enjoys getting people of all ages hooked on dancing DATE Session 1: Jan 8-22 — Salsa AGES 16 & up Session 2: Jan 29-Feb 12 — Swing DAY Tuesday Session 3: Feb 19-Mar 5 — Rumba DATE Session 4: Mar 12-Apr 2 — Waltz Session 1: Jan 8-22 — Swing (No class Mar 26) Session 2: Jan 29-Feb 12 — Rumba Session 5: Apr 9-23 — Tango Session 3: Feb 19-Mar 5 — Waltz Session 6: Apr 30-May 14 — Night Club Two-Step Session 4: Mar 12-Apr 2 — Tango Session 7: May 21-Jun 4 — Foxtrot (No class Mar 26) Session 5: Apr 9-23 — Night Club Two-Step TIME 7:25-8:10pm Session 6: Apr 30-May 14 — Foxtrot PLACE The Grove | Gym Session 7: May 21-Jun 4 — Salsa COST $20 for three class punch card TIME 6:30-7:20pm ADVANCED PLACE The Grove | Gym DATE Jan 8-June 4 COST $20 for three class punch card DANCE TBA TIME 8:15-9pm BEGINNER’S PLACE The Grove | Gym SEASON PASS: Good for all seven Beginning Sessions COST $20 for three class punch card COST $80/Person $140/Couple (A couple is one lead/one follow)

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Beginning Pickleball Kick Off to Spring – Fun Night Students will learn the basic skills and strategies to Come out to Oak Knoll Golf Course for a relaxing family play this new and popular game! You will learn proper friendly evening. Discount golf prices, Punch Card Sale. techniques. All equipment will be provided. FootGolf, Lawn Games and more. Discount golf/FootGolf beginning at 1–7 p.m. For more details follow and like us WHO: Anyone who enjoys the outdoors, new sports and on facebook @OakKnollAshland or visit our website at socializing with others. Played by kids, teens, adults and OakKnollGolf.org. 541.482.4311. Pre-registration is not grandparents required.

WHAT: Learn the rules and skills to be able to enjoy playing AGES All Ages this very addictive game DAY TBA* DATE TBA* INSTRUCTOR: Joel Heller is a long-time teacher of TIME 1-7pm pickleball and has won gold medals in singles and doubles PLACE Oak Knoll Golf Course at the Oregon Senior Games the last two years *Will post via Facebook and Website when Time and Date are set.

Oak Knoll OPEN Tournament Oak Knoll Golf Course first city golf tournament hosted by Oak Knoll Golf Course APRC 18 hole 4 person scramble followed by lunch. Prizes will be rewarded to top 3 teams. Long Putt and Closet to the Pin prizes also. Come enjoy your local Golf Course for a family-fun relaxing day of golf.

Call Oak Knoll today to reserve your team’s spot and golf carts. 541.482.4311. For more details follow and like us on Facebook @OakKnollAshland or visit our website at OakKnollGolf.org

AGES 10 & up DAY TBA* DATE TBA* TIME 9am shot gun start PLACE Oak Knoll Golf Course COST TBA*

*Will post via Facebook and website when Time and Date are set. AGES 8-80 DAY Tuesday, Feb 26 | 10am–Noon Sunday, Mar 24 | 10am–Noon Saturday, Apr 27 | 9–11am PLACE Lithia Park Tennis Courts Beginning Broadway Dance for COST $20/session Boomers & Beyond More info on p 29 Intermediate Pickleball Improve your game! Players who want to raise their level Intermediate Broadway Dance for of play, strategies, shots and drills. . Boomers & Beyond AGES 8-80 More info on p 29 DAY Thursday, Apr 18 | 4:30–6:30pm Sunday, May 19 | 9–11am PLACE Lithia Park Tennis Courts Gentle Zumba for Adults 50 & Better COST $20/session More info on p 28

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Cathy Egelston Mahoney has taught art in Southern Acrylic Painting Oregon for over 20 years. She is a graduate of California State University Northridge with a BA Beginning Degree in Art. You can view her work online at Students will learn basic acrylic painting techniques, color cathyegelston.com. Private lessons available. Please theory and basic drawing. call APRC at 541.488.5340 for supply lists. WHO: Those interested in learning how to paint with acrylics; no prior experience necessary Watercolor at North Mountain Park BEGINNING Learn to paint with watercolor outdoors at WHAT: Participants will learn color theory, use of paints North Mountain Park. Class includes watercolor techniques, and brushes and basic drawing for class painting studies brushwork, color theory and drawing. INSTRUCTOR: Cathy Egelston Mahoney INTERMEDIATE Studies will include the gardens, pond and creek, landscapes and wildlife. AGES 18 & up DAY Tuesday WHO: Person interested in painting and nature DATE Session 1: Jan 15–Feb 19 Session 2: Feb 26–Apr 2 WHAT: Includes color information, brushwork, planning (Session 2 is a continuation of Session 1) and completing paintings Session 3: Apr 16–May 21 TIME 9-10:30am INSTRUCTOR: Cathy Egelston Mahoney PLACE The Grove | Otte-Peterson Room COST $85 (6 classes) AGES 18 & up DAY Monday DATE Apr 15–May 20 Intermediate TIME BEGINNING: 9-10:30am Continue your studies in acrylic painting techniques INTERMEDIATE: 10:45-12:15pm ranging from nature studies, landscape, figures and still PLACE North Mountain Park | Nature Center life. Instructor-led studies as well as the opportunity for COST $85 (6 classes) students to follow their own interests with individual Watercolor/Acrylic Painting Studio support. Continue your studies in watercolor or acrylic painting WHO: Person with experience with acrylic painting who techniques for landscape, figures and still life. Instructor- would like to continue led studies as well as the opportunity for students to follow their own interests with individual support. WHAT: Gain solid foundation of knowledge about acrylic paints and supplies WHO: Person who has taken beginning watercolor or acrylic or has studied somewhere else and would like support INSTRUCTOR: Cathy Egelston Mahoney furthering their skills AGES 18 & up WHAT: Gain solid foundation of painting skills, color DAY Tuesday theory and drawing DATE Session 1: Jan 15–Feb 19 Session 2: Feb 26–Apr 2 INSTRUCTOR: Cathy Egelston Mahoney Session 3: Apr 16–May 21 TIME 10:45am-12:45pm AGES 18 & up PLACE The Grove | Otte-Peterson Room DAY Fridays COST $99 (6 classes) DATE Session 1: Jan 11–Feb 15 Session 2: Mar 1–Apr 5 Session 3: Apr 19–May 24 TIME 9am-Noon PLACE The Grove COST $148 (6 classes) Register Today!

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Watercolor Beginning Students will learn watercolor painting techniques, brushwork, and color theory, as well as basic drawing skills. Painting by Cathy Egelston Mahoney WHO: Those who want to learn how to paint with Drawing watercolors. No experience necessary Beginning WHAT: Students gain a solid foundation in the basics of Students will learn basics of drawing (shape, line, light and watercolor painting shadow) in a small group with individual attention. INSTRUCTOR: Cathy Egelston Mahoney WHO: Those who are interested in learning to draw AGES 18 & up WHAT: Participants receive a solid foundation in basic DAY Thursday drawing skills and build upon those skills DATE Session 1: Jan 10–Feb 14 Session 2: Feb 28–Apr 4 INSTRUCTOR: Cathy Egelston Mahoney (Session 2 is a continuation of Session 1) Session 3: Apr 18–May 23 AGES 18 & up TIME 9-10:30 am DAY Monday PLACE The Grove | Otte-Peterson Room DATE Session 1: Jan 7–Feb 11 COST $85 (6 classes) Session 2: Feb 25–Apr 1 (Session 2 is a continuation of Session 1) Session 3: Apr 17–May 22 (Wednesdays) Intermediate TIME 9-10:30am Continue your studies in watercolor painting techniques PLACE The Grove | Otte-Peterson Room ranging from nature studies, landscape, figures and still COST $85 (6 classes) life. Instructor-led studies as well as the opportunity for students to follow their own interests with individual support. Intermediate Students will develop drawing skills with more complex WHO: Person who has taken beginning watercolor or has subjects ranging from still life to landscape/seascape and studied somewhere else and would like support figures. furthering their skills

WHO: Person with previous drawing experience or who has WHAT: Gain solid foundation of watercolor skills, color taken the beginning drawing class theory and drawing

WHAT: Expand upon current skills and impart a solid INSTRUCTOR: Cathy Egelston Mahoney foundation of drawing skills AGES 18 & up INSTRUCTOR: Cathy Egelston Mahoney DAY Thursday DATE Session 1: Jan 10–Feb 14 AGES 18 & up Session 2: Feb 28–Apr 4 DAY Monday Session 3: Apr 18–May 23 DATE Session 1: Jan 7–Feb 11 TIME 10:45am-12:45pm Session 2: Feb 25–Apr 1 PLACE The Grove | Otte-Peterson Room Session 3: Apr 17–May 22 (Wednesdays) COST $99 (6 classes) TIME 10:45am–12:45pm PLACE The Grove | Otte-Peterson Room COST $99 (6 classes)

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THE ORGANIZATION The Ashland Parks Foundation, established in 1995 under the laws of Examples of contributions: the State of Oregon as a nonprofit corporation, is recognized by the U.S. • The Oregon Shakespeare Festival semi-annually donates Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax- proceeds of one outdoor performance, which are held in exempt benefit foundation. It is administered by a five-member board of trust • George Brinkworth donated his estate, including property Ashland residents. and funds for improvements to neighborhood parks and Lithia Park THE PURPOSE Examples of Gifts: The purpose of the Ashland Parks Foundation is to enhance Ashland’s • For specific facilities or capital improvements quality of life by financially supporting its parks system. • For specific programs or activities • For unrestricted use WAYS TO GIVE • As an endowment fund Gifts to the Foundation can be tailored to your own financial position and will usually have tax advantages. The Foundation is grateful for gifts of any amount.

FOR more INFO and to learn about current CAMPAIGNS, including the Lithia Park 100-Year Celebration book, available for only $24.95, visit AshlandParksFoundation.com, or call 541.488.5340.

A proud supporter of the Ashland Parks Foundation

A BLUEPRINT FOR PARENTING CHILDREN AGES 0 - 7 Do you have your Ashland Map Guide? For more info visit A 5-HOUR AshlandChamber.com/MapGuide ONLINE COURSE ONLY $4995

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Michelle Jensen | Executive Director 541.488.4329 [email protected]

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For tickets call 1.800.219.8161 2019 or visit osfashland.org As You Like It By William Shakespeare Directed by Rosa Joshi March 1 – October 27 Hairspray FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE The Broadway Musical Book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan Music by Marc Shaiman Thursday, April 4 ● 5:30 - 8:30 pm Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman Based on the New Line Cinema ﬁ lm written and directed by John Waters Friday, April 5 ● 5:30 - 8:00 pm Directed by Christopher Liam Moore March 2 – October 27 Saturday, April 6 ● 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Mother Road

Angus Theatre Bowmer By Octavio Solis Directed by Bill Rauch World Premiere Thursday, April 18 ● 5:30 - 8:30 pm March 3 – October 26

Indecent Friday, April 19 ● 5:30 - 8:00 pm By Paula Vogel Directed by Shana Cooper American Revolutions Saturday, April 20 ● 8:00 am - 5:00 pm July 4 - October 26

Cambodian Rock Band BASIC CURRICULUM By Lauren Yee Featuring songs by Dengue Fever Directed by Chay Yew Disaster Preparedness March 6 – October 27

Between Two Knees Fire Safety & Hazardous Materials By the 1491s Directed by Eric Ting World Premiere/American Revolutions Disaster Medical Ops Mass Causality Incidents Theatre Thomas April 3 – October 27 How to Catch Creation By Christina Anderson Urban Search & Rescue Directed by Nataki Garrett July 23 – October 26 March 1 – October 27 CERT Organization & Incident Command System Macbeth Artistic Director By William Shakespeare Bill Rauch Disaster Psychology Directed by José Luis Valenzuela May 28 – October 11 Executive Director Cynthia Rider Alice in Wonderland Terrorism Awareness By Eva Le Gallienne and Florida Friebus Adapted from Lewis Carroll www.osfashland.org Directed by Sara Bruner 1.800.219.8161 Two-way Radio Communications May 29 – October 12

Allen Theatre Elizabethan All’s Well That Ends Well Two World Premieres By William Shakespeare and one short play about Deadline to register: March 29. For more Directed by Tracy Young a long separation information go to: www.ashlandCERT.org May 30 – October 13 2019 opening weekend: March 8 – 10 Contact Ashland CERT at 541-552-2226 Pilot Community Visit Project Playbill subject to change La Comedia of Errors [email protected] Bilingual Play on! translation by Luis Alfaro Dates and locations TBA Directed by Bill Rauch

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! Due to concerns about duck health LITHIA PARK and water quality, trail please do not feed guide ! the ducks! —Cover photo courtesy Jeffrey McFarland Jeffrey courtesy photo —Cover ! Explore the plants and trees of Lithia Park! The Lithia Park Trail Guide features colorful maps, over 100 photographs and a self-guided tour. Learn more at ashland.or.us/LPtrailguide. Guides are only $5.

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Lithia Park Reservations & Facility Rental Information Park facilities can be rented for private special events such as weddings, receptions, meetings, picnics and family gatherings.

It’s Easy to Reserve in Lithia Park! Designated Outdoor Reservable You can make a formal reservation with a debit/credit card by call- Sites ing 541.488.5340. There is a refundable security deposit for all We offer several reservable sites, including rustic natural reservations. For other events, including picnics, birthday parties areas with picnic tables and barbecues for groups of up and family reunions, fees range from $55–$75 per four-hour time to 250 people as well as small and large green lawns for block depending on location. more intimate or formal gatherings. Formal facility reservations are available from May Indoor Reservable Facilities through September only. The Community Center and Pioneer Hall are indoor facilities available to rent for events such as weddings, receptions, birthday parties, meetings and conferences. Fees, deposits and insurance are required.

Reservations and Use Permits Reservations and Use Permits are required for all outdoor special events, including but not limited to walkathons, concerts, festivals and weddings. Parks Commission approval is required for some special event requests.

Call Us for More Information If you are interested in reserving a designated site in Lithia Park, the Community Center or Pioneer Hall, please contact the Rec Division office for reservations or rental information at 541.488.5340. Most events require liability insurance. —Please visit ashland.or.us/FacilityInsurance for more information.

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OPEN HOUSE - FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

ATFC invites you and your family AGES 5 & up to free and fun tennis play with DAY Saturday our team of tennis pros. Enjoy a DATE Jan 19 lite lunch and refreshments too! TIME 10am-12pm Youth Play 12pm-1pm Lunch WHO: Children and adults of all ages, 1pm-3pm Adult Play with a desire to have fun and exercise PLACE ATFC indoors! No experience necessary. COST Free Must wear white-soled athletic shoes to play. Tennis racquets provided. “Join us for a day and discover a sport for life! ”

4 Indoor Tennis Courts Ashland Tennis & Fitness Club offers: 2-Lane Indoor Pool Affordable memberships + Classes/Lessons Available to Non-members Fully Outfitted Fitness Center Tour anytime! Sauna • Spa Pools • Massage ProShop ATFC welcomes Jared Rojo-Meyer, an Private/Group Lessons Ashland native, pro tennis player and Clinics & Training renowned hitting partner, as our new Tennis Pros Director of Tennis. With him, Jared brings a wonderful energy and skill to Personal Training teaching, kids (5+) and adults of all levels. Fitness & Swim Instructors Yoga • Pilates • Aqua Fit Mon - Th 6am - 9pm, Fri 6am - 7:30pm, Sat 7am - 6pm, Sun 7am - 4pm & More 735 Jefferson Ave. • 541-482-4073 • ashlandtfc.org

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Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission The Parks Division operates, maintains, constructs, and plans for park and recreational facilities, including developing new parks and administering open space areas. APRC manages 18 parks within the City limits, 772+ acres of parkland and 48 miles of trails. Below is a list of Parks Properties.

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Please Note: While the location of the Ashland Dog Park has not changed, the address has; the new address is 950 Perozzi St.

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See p. 30 to learn more about the Senior Services Division or call 541.488.5342 Cribbage Club for Adults 50 & Better iMac, iPad, iPhone, & PC Computer WHO: Seniors with a desire to learn or play Cribbage in a Instruction for Adults 60 & Better fun, welcoming environment WHO: Seniors wanting to become more tech savvy on their WHAT: A card game that uses a Cribbage board for counting computers and personal devices. points. All levels of play welcome. Lots of laughter, lots of counting and plenty of fun WHAT: Individualized instruction for both PC and Apple users. Learn about apps, how to set up email, surf the Web, create AGES 50 & up documents or just become comfortable with computer basics. DATE Ongoing Please call 541.488.5342 to make an appointment. DAY Tuesday INSTRUCTORS: Bob Cox and Peter DeGroot. TIME 1-3:30pm PLACE Ashland Senior Center | 1699 Homes Ave COST FREE | Pre-registration is not required.

Mah Jongg for Adults 50 & Better WHO: Seniors wanting to play American Mah Jongg and meet new friends. Experienced players and beginners welcome WHAT: A game of Chinese origin, usually played by four persons with 144 domino-like pieces or tiles, the object being to build a winning combination

AGES 50 & up DATE Ongoing DAY Thursday AGES 60 & up TIME 12:30-4pm DATE Ongoing PLACE Ashland Senior Center | 1699 Homes Ave DAY Wednesday, Thursday & Friday COST FREE | Pre-registration is not required. TIME Various, by appointment PLACE Ashland Senior Center | 1699 Homes Ave COST FREE Gentle Yoga for Adults 60 & Better Drop-in Gentle Yoga that includes Iyengar-style alignments Somatics for Adults 50 & Better and sequencing, with a strong emphasis on releasing Somatics is a system of mind-body training that enables unnecessary tension. Pre-registration is not required. you to enjoy more comfortable movement. WHO: Seniors and people with physical challenges or WHO: Seniors looking to release muscular tension and limitations increase movement WHAT: A series of slow, gentle and comfortable exercises WHAT: Gentle yoga for all levels. Participants will be asked that assist the brain in reconnecting with areas of the body to get up and down from the floor once during each session that have become disassociated because of commonly experienced muscle contractions. Pre-registration is not INSTRUCTOR: Marion Moore required AGES 60 & up INSTRUCTOR: Victor Novick DATE Ongoing DAY | TIME Wednesday AGES 50 & up 9:15-10:15am & 10:30-11:30am DATE Ongoing Saturday DAY Tuesday 10:30-11:30am TIME 2:45-4:15pm PLACE Ashland Senior Center | 1699 Homes Ave PLACE Ashland Senior Center | 1699 Homes Ave COST $15 (4 lessons) | $5/class (drop-in) COST $5 donation suggested

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See p. 30 to learn more about the Senior Services Division or call 541.488.5342 Line Dancing for Adults 60 & Better Spades for Adults 50 & Better WHO: Seniors looking to get active through dance. WHO: Seniors who enjoy playing cards and meeting new people WHAT: Line Dancing is a great way to keep your brain on WHAT: A fun afternoon of cards, friendship and laughter. its toes! It enhances balance, provides fitness and strength, All levels of play are welcome and improves mental acuity through complex movement. No partner is required and the class is ongoing so you may AGES 50 & up join at any time. Pre-registration is not required DATE Ongoing DAY Thursday INSTRUCTOR: Marsha Newton TIME 1-3:30pm AGES 60 & up PLACE Ashland Senior Center | 1699 Homes Ave DATE Ongoing COST FREE | Pre-registration is not required. DAY | TIME BEGINNERS Tuesday | 1-2:30pm INTERMEDIATE Tai Chi for Adults 50 & Better Monday | 1-2:30pm ADVANCED Tai Chi is a moving meditation that strengthens bones and Thursday | 10:45am-12:15pm muscles, improves balance and increases flexibility. Qi PLACE Ashland Senior Center | 1699 Homes Ave Gong, the movement of energy through the body, is also COST $2 donation incorporated. Your first class is as our guest. Pre-registration is not required. NEW! Gentle Hatha Yoga for Adults WHO: Seniors 50 & Better 60 & Better WHAT: Learn or continue practicing Tai Chi. The class is ongoing and instruction is continuous, so you may join us This class is designed with the belief that yoga can be at any time practiced by anyone! Classes are instructed at a slow and gentle pace, including yoga postures, breath work and deep INSTRUCTOR: Char Hersh relaxation. Wear comfortable loose attire, and bring your AGES 50 & up yoga mat. Try your first class at no cost.Pre-registration is DATE Ongoing not required. COST $4 per class WHO: Seniors wanting to stretch and strengthen while BEGINNING easing stress DAY Monday WHAT: Gentle yoga for older adults. Participants will be TIME 9:15-10:45am asked to get up or down from the floor at most twice during PLACE The Grove | Gym 1195 E Main St each session INTERMEDIATE INSTRUCTOR: Susan Jacques DAY Monday TIME 11am-Noon PLACE The Grove | Gym 1195 E Main St ADVANCED DAY Thursday TIME 9-10:30am PLACE Ashland Senior Center | 1699 Homes Ave

AGES 60 & up DATE Ongoing Register Today! DAY/TIME Monday 9:30-10:30am PLACE Ashland Senior Center | 1699 Homes Ave COST $15 (4 lessons) | $5/class for drop-in

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See p. 30 to learn more about the Senior Services Division or call 541.488.5342 Repair SO (Southern Oregon) Gentle Zumba for Adults 50 & Better FREE clothing repair event! WHO: Active older adults who love to have fun and dance to upbeat music in a way that is gentle to the body, yet WHO: Seniors with minor clothing repair needs vigorous enough to burn those extra calories WHAT: Volunteers will bring sewing machines, needles, ® thread and buttons; you’ll bring whatever needs fixing (no WHAT: Introduces easy-to-follow Zumba choreography zippers or alterations, please). Please bring clean items only that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Class focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, INSTRUCTORS: Master Recyclers Heidi and Paulette and muscular conditioning, flexibility, balance and cognitive various volunteers expansion! Come ready to sweat and prepare to leave uplifted, empowered and feeling strong

INSTRUCTOR: Sumara Love loves Zumba and has been teaching it for the past 8 years

AGES 50 & up DAY Mondays & Wednesdays DATE Jan 7-May 29 TIME 4-5pm PLACE The Grove Gym | 1195 E Main St. COST 10 class punchcard - $65 5 class punchcard - $35 AARP Smart Driver Course WHO: Drivers age 50-plus who want to learn proven safety strategies, current rules of the road and defensive driving AGES 50 & up techniques DATE Ongoing DAY Usually fourth Monday of each month WHAT: You may be eligible to receive an insurance discount Dec 17 | Jan 28 | Feb 25 | Mar 25 | Apr 22 upon completing the course; consult your insurance agent TIME 10:45am-12:45pm for details. Pre-registration is required. To register, please call PLACE Ashland Senior Center | 1699 Homes Ave the Senior Center at 541.488.5342 COST FREE | No Pre-registration is required. INSTRUCTOR: Daniel Wise

Young at Art WHO: Seniors looking to learn some art tips and have fun being creative WHAT: Free art class open to all skill levels, no experience required. Each class will explore different mediums and subjects. All supplies will be provided. Please call 541.488.5342 to register INSTRUCTOR: Shea Cathey

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Have you ever secretly imagined dancing in a Broadway Date: musical? This class is for beginning and continuing students DementiaThird Wednesday Caregiver Support of a “wise” age. We will move gently, have tons of fun, keep of each month our brains challenged and bodies moving with easy dance Group routines to Broadway music. Unleash your inner Broadway Time: 5:30-7 PM star. This is a NON partner dance class. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another WHO: Baby Boomers and Beyond with or without dance Location:form of dementia is one of the most difficult tasks anyone can experience Ashlandface. Senior Support Center groups provide family members and loved ones 1699 Homes Ave. WHAT: Students will learn basic dance routines to variety Ashland,with OR an 97520 opportunity to learn from others, receive support of musicals such as Cabaret, Chicago, Grease, Oklahoma, for themselves and improve coping skills for the diverse and so many more This ischallenges a free, drop-in that group. arise. Joining a support group is an important No pre-registration required. INSTRUCTOR: Audrey Flint is an experienced dance and positive step toward self care. Co-sponsored by: instructor, choreographer and loves helping people find Taking care of your family also means taking care of yourself their personal expression and fun in dance and getting help. For more information about the support group and other services provided by the Alzheimer’s Association, call 1.800.272.3900 or visit alz.org/oregon.

FACILITATOR: Isleen Glatt

AGES 50 & up DAY Wednesday DATE Session 1: Jan 9-30 Session 2: Feb 6-27 Session 3: Mar 6-27 TIME 11am-Noon PLACE The Grove Gym COST $33 per 4 week session $80 for season pass Broadway Dance for Boomers 2 - Intermediate Broadway 2 is for students who have taken Beginning Broadway Dance for a while, or for those with a dance background and want to move at a quicker pace and are ready to learn longer, more complicated routines. This class will sign up directly with the instructor at 541.261.7213 or [email protected]. WHO: Boomers and Beyond who are ready to move at a faster pace. Please check with instructor AGES 50 & up AGES Adults DAY Wednesday DATE Session 1: Jan 9-30 DAY Third Wednesday of each month Session 2: Feb 6-27 Jan 16 | Feb 20 | Mar 20 | Apr 17 | May 15 Session 3: Mar 6-27 DATE Wednesday TIME Noon-1pm TIME 5:30-7pm PLACE The Grove Gym PLACE Ashland Senior Center | 1699 Homes Ave. COST $33 per each 4 week session COST FREE | Pre-registration is not required $80 for season pass

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Senior Services Division — Ashland Senior Center 1699 Homes Avenue in Ashland, Mon—Fri, 8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. The APRC Senior Services Division supports older residents of Ashland, helping them live more independently and continue as contributing members of the community. The Senior Services Division offers a variety of services and activities at theAshland Senior Center and advocates for senior needs throughout the community. For more information or to request a newsletter, please call 541.488.5342 or visit our office. Senior Services Ongoing Programs The following services support seniors and families: Enjoy a variety of recreational and social activities at the • Information and Referral: Referrals to local and regional Senior Center. Ongoing activities offered include: resources for seniors and family caregivers • Cribbage Club—Details p 26 • Health-Related Activities: Blood pressure testing, foot care clinic, movement classes and other health services • Cards—Details p 27 as available • Line Dancing—Details p 27 • Educational Activities: Seminars and workshops on topics • Gentle Yoga—Details pp 26-27 of interest to seniors and their families • Mah Jongg—Details p 26 • Recreation Activities: Free weekly games, movies and specially scheduled craft activities • Tai Chi—Details p 27 • Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA): • Somatics—Details p 26 Call to schedule an appointment for free assistance with • Computer Instruction (Mac & PC)—Details p 26 Medicare, supplemental plans and prescription plans • Senior Utility Discount: Offered by City of Ashland for low income utility customers over age 65, or over age 60 with Food & Friends disability—Call to schedule application assistance at the The Food & Friends program serves lunch at the Ashland Senior Senior Services office Center Monday—Friday, 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m., by donation, • Free Touchpass Bus Cards/Valley Lift Vouchers: A limited for seniors age 60 and up. Meals on Wheels home delivery is number of prepaid Touchpass bus cards and Valley Lift available for qualified seniors. For more information aboutFood vouchers are available to seniors 62 and older • Senior Food Box Program: We can help you connect with & Friends or Meals on Wheels, please call 541.734.9505. Ashland Emergency Food Bank for home delivered food Meet Our Friend & Volunteer Upcoming Events Vern Burns has been volunteering For more information call 541.488.5342 with the Food & Friends Program • Dementia Caregiver Support Group at the Senior Center for more Dec 19, Jan 16, Feb 20, Mar 20, Apr 17, Details p 29 than twenty years! Vern, who • Repair SO (Southern Oregon) Free Clothing Repair is 97 years old, is a beloved presence every Tuesday and Dec 17, Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 25, Apr 22, Details p 28 Thursday during lunch. He loves • Young at Art volunteering: “I’m serving the Lord Dec 5, Jan 2, Feb 6, Mar 6, Apr 3, Details p 28 this way, and I really enjoy helping • AARP Smart Driver Course other people out.” Feb 20 & 21, May 8 & 9, Details p 28

For more information, call the Senior Services Division at 541.488.5342 or visit ashlandseniorservices.org

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3070 Hwy 66, Ashland | Phone 541.482.4311 | [email protected] Located just minutes from downtown Ashland, Oak Knoll Golf Course has been a local favorite since 1928. Golfers of all abilities find our regulation, par 36, nine-hole layout fun and challenging.

Junior Golfers! Try our new Junior Course with shorter distances. Perfect for beginners or golfers who want to work on their short game. Look for Junior Golf Camps in spring and summer—coming soon! Competitive Rates Annual passes, frequent golfer punch cards and internet coupons save you money! Don’t Have Time for a Full Round? Play the Short Loop: four holes for only $5! We Can Host Your Event Tournaments, weddings, reunions, corporate outings and MORE! Call us at 541.482.4311 for details. Not a Golfer? Not a problem! Come try FootGolf, a fun game that combines soccer and golf. Also, our beautiful setting is a great place to just spend time with friends and family—we’d love to have you visit!

For more information, call the Oak Knoll Golf Course at 541.482.4311 or visit OAKKNOLLGOLF.ORG

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North MouNtaiN Park Nature CeNter

About North Mountain Park & The Nature Center — Hours & Overview North Mountain Park is open sunrise to sunset, year-round. The Nature Center is open Monday—Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The North Mountain Park Nature Center, located next to Bear Creek at 620 N Mountain Ave in Ashland, offers a variety of programs and interpretive exhibits, highlighting local natural and cultural history and sustainable living. Visitors can also enjoy the park’s Demonstration Gardens, nature trails, pavilion, picnic and play areas.

Friend of the Nature Center Volunteer Opportunities! Lyn Levin Instructor at Nature Center Teach hands-on, outdoor field trips to This spring, the gardens won’t be the same! Longtime volunteer K-5 students. If you love kids and Lyn Levin has retired, and we will being outside, you’re qualified! miss her daily contribution to Instructor Training Day is April 2, and North Mountain Park. the programs run April 15 to May 31. You’ll make a huge impact by teaching Lyn’s constant dedication really only one shift per week. Come learn showed us the meaning of service. and teach with us! Interested? Please For the last 17 years, she has email [email protected] been caring for our extensive or call the center. demonstration gardens and applying her master-gardener expertise to manage them for beauty and habitat value. Lyn Gardener at NMP was also active for years in the development and care of the Garden work parties occur every center’s Heirloom Garden, which is now adopted by the Ashland Wednesday morning from March Garden Club. We wish Lyn the very best in her much-deserved to November. If you’re interested, retirement. please call the center or email Lyn’s shoes are hard to fill…but we are currently seeking new [email protected]. To volunteers to contribute their service and their own creative learn more or lend a hand in the spark. Come join our collaborative team! New and experienced beautiful Demonstration Gardens gardeners are welcome to lend a hand or adopt their very own see page 5. corner of the gardens.

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Thank you Bear Creek Salmon Festival Supporters!

A big thank you to all the 2018 sponsors, exhibitors and volunteers for making the 2018 Bear Creek Salmon Festival so successful!

CHINOOK SALMON ($1,000+) Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission (APRC)

BLACK BEAR ($500+) Bureau of Land Management—Medford, OR District Rogue River Watershed Council

BEAVER ($250+) The Freshwater Trust Jefferson Public Radio special Recology Ashland Watchable Wildlife Wildlife Images events SALAMANDER ($100+) Alan D. Miller’s Renaissance Landscape & Design Daddy Ramen Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District

Ashland Community Bike Swap — Saturday, April 6

The 29th Annual Bike Swap promotes bicycle transportation & recreation and benefits bike safety education by providing a community venue for buying and selling working-condition bicycles and related equipment. This event is made possible by Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission (APRC), Rogue Valley Transportation District (RVTD) and City of Ashland’s Fire Department, Police Department and Transportation Commission. If you are interested in sponsoring the 2019 Bike Swap, p l e a s e c o n t a c t A P R C P r o m o t i o n s C o o r d i n a t o r , D o r i n d a C o t t l e , a t [email protected] or 541.552.2265. If you are interested in selling, items for sale can be dropped off at The Grove on Friday, April 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. and again on Saturday, April 6, from 8 to 10 a.m. If you are interested in buying a bicycle, the swap will be open to the public on Saturday, April 6, from noon to 2 p.m. The event will take place at The Grove, 1195 East Main Street in Ashland. Admission into the Swap is $1 per person. After March 4, 2019, call the APRC main office at 541.488.5340 for more information or visit RVTD.org/bikeswap. I f y o u a r e i n t e r e s t e d i n v o l u n t e e r i n g , p l e a s e c o n t a c t A P R C V o l u n t e e r & E v e n t C o o r d i n a t o r , L o r i A i n s w o r t h , a t [email protected] or 541.552.2264.

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BECOME A VIP! There’s a volunteer opportunity for everyone and every season—call us today!

SENIOR SERVICES DIVISION Food & Friends Lunch Program, Ongoing Office Assistance, Ongoing

ICE RINK HOST Dec, Jan & Feb

ASHLAND COMMUNITY BIKE SWAP April 6

VOLUNTEER AT N MOUNTAIN PARK Nature Center K-5 Instructors, April & May New and Experienced Gardeners, Ongoing

Photo courtesy Bob Palermini ASHLAND WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL May 18

YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS June & July

Photo courtesy Bob Palermini

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The Heirloom Garden, located at North Mountain Park, is a collection Meet Our Park Adoptees of gardens that are designed, planted and maintained throughout the year by Ashland Garden Club members. The form of the gardens is Ashland Garden Club based on a traditional farmhouse style from the late 1800s. In addition to maintaining the Heirloom Garden, the non-profit Ashland Garden Club awards college scholarship monies to SOU and RCC students, assembles conifer garlands to decorate the front of the Ashland Community Center and Pioneer Hall, makes table arrangements for the Lions Club annual Feast of Will event and holds a yearly fundraising plant sale, to name just a few of the club’s many activities! Gardeners and non-gardeners alike are welcome to join the Ashland Garden Club, which was formed in 1950, “to socialize and share ideas, to lobby as a group for garden and environmental causes and to do public service,” according to Michael Dawkins, Ashland Garden Club President. For more club information visit ashlandorgardenclub.org. The wonderful members of Ashland Garden Club who Thank you, Ashland Garden Club members, for your love and support adopted the Heirloom Garden at North Mountain Park of our North Mountain Park Heirloom Garden!

Thank you to our Adopt-a-Park & Trail Sponsors

• Ashland Creek Park—Ashland Lions Club • Hitt Road Trail—The Stadnisky Family Foundation • Bluebird Park—Recology Ashland • Hunter Park—Ashland Tennis & Fitness Club • Briscoe Geology Park—The Jefferson Center • Lithia Park Japanese Garden—Barbara Settles, • Calle Guanajuato—Standing Stone Brewing Company Nitsa Marcandonatou, Carrie Chancellor and Scott Miller • Clay Street Park—The Siskiyou School • Lower Lithia Park—Neuman Hotel Group • Dog Park—Friends of the Ashland Dog Park • Middle Lithia Park—Medford Water Polo Club • Garden Way Park—The Soroptimists • Upper Lithia Park—Sunday Afternoons Inc. • Garfield Park—CrossFit Inconceivable • Oredson-Todd Woods—John Muir School • Glenwood Park—SOU Green House • Railroad Park—Wells Fargo Bank in Ashland • Heirloom Garden at NMP—Ashland Garden Club • Scenic Park—Ashland High School Robotics Club

JOHN MUIR SCHOOL

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Lori Ainsworth, Volunteer Coordinator Contact 541.552.2264—[email protected]

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Rogue Valley Bird Day — Saturday, May 11

Rogue Valley Bird Day is the local observance of World Migratory Bird Day, which celebrates one of the most important and spectacular events in the life of a migratory bird—its journey between wintering and breeding grounds. Join us on Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to noon, at North Mountain Park t o c e l e b r a t e ! E n j o y W i l d l i f e I m a g e s e x h i b i t s w h e r e y o u c a n m e e t s o m e magnificent birds of prey. Join the experts for guided bird walks and compete in a bird-calling contest for all ages. This outdoor event is admission-free and takes place at North Mountain Park, 620 North Mountain Avenue in Ashland. For more information on this fun, family-friendly event, please call the North Mountain Park Nature Center at 541.488.6606 or visit RogueValleyBirdDay.net. This event is made possible with the generous help of sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring the 2019 event, please contact APRC Nature Center Coordinator, Jennifer Aguayo, at [email protected] or 541.488.6606.

Ashland World Music Festival — Saturday, May 18 APRC is partnering with Rogue World Music to present the 4th Annual Ashland World Music Festival. This FREE, outdoor festival will be held on Saturday, May 18 in Lithia Park at the Butler Bandshell. Stay tuned as this year’s schedule is lined up! Plan to gather your family and friends, pack a picnic and stay for the entire afternoon! (Remember, alcohol is not allowed in parks.)

Are you interested in sponsoring the Ashland World Music Festival? Partnering with APRC will give your business or organization the opportunity to connect with more people in the Southern Oregon community! Learn more about sponsorship opportunities and the event by visiting ashland.or.us/AWMF or call APRC at 541.488.5340.

Meet the organizations and businesses who generously sponsored the event in 2018:

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Preschool Puppet Theater Nature Center Storytelling Hour Gather around and see what Trickster Coyote and friends “Learning Free-for-All Week” – More info on p 37 are up to this season. A brief nature lesson will be followed by the puppet show and play time. A snack and related craft/activity will then be available. Reservations are Winter Starfish Swim School guaranteed only until 10:30 a.m. Please arrive early, as space and parking is limited (no late seating). Children must We are excited to bring the popular Starfish Swim Lesson be accompanied by an adult at all times during the program. Program to Ashland BEFORE the Daniel Meyer Pool opens! Lessons will be indoors at the Ashland Tennis and Fitness WHO: Preschool-age children and their parents Club and space is limited. Don’t hesitate to jump into WHAT: Learn about nature through stories, crafts and some swimming early this year. unstructured playtime WHO: Students must be toilet-trained and accompanied INSTRUCTOR: Anna Edmonson is a New York City-trained by guardian during the duration of swim lessons. Legal actor/dancer/singer and has been a performing artist since guardians must sign Ashland Tennis & Fitness Club waiver age 6 WHAT: The Starfish Swim School uses proven methods AGES 3-5 and a foundational approach to build swim skills and keep DAY 2nd Friday of each month swimmers safe while in and out of the water. For more DATE Dec 14 | Jan 11 | Feb 8 | Mar 8 | Apr 12 information please visit starfishaquatics.org May 10 TIME 10:30-11:45am PLACE North Mountain Park COST $6 per child

Kids’ Music Jam This is an inclusive class for children to experience music, dance, singing, storytelling and playing games. WHO: 4-10 year olds interested in music but experience not necessary. Parent and guardian support is encouraged WHAT: Students will have the opportunity to make music using a variety of instruments and basic understanding how to read and write music AGES 4-10 DAY Tuesdays DATE Session 1: Jan 8-29 Session 2: Feb 5-26 TIME 3:30-4:30pm PLACE The Grove | Otte-Peterson Room COST $30 (4 classes) AGES 5 & up DAY Wednesdays (Beginning: White/Red After-School Lacrosse levels) or Thursdays (Intermediate: Join SOU lacrosse club players and coaches to learn about Yellow/Blue/Green levels) one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Limited DATE Session 1: Jan 9/10-Feb 27/28 supplies of gear are available for participants. Session 2: Mar 6/7-May 1/2 (No class Mar 27/28) AGES 7-14 DAY Wednesdays & Fridays TIME 5:50-6:20pm DATE Session 1: Jan 30-Feb 22 PLACE Ashland Tennis and Fitness Club Session 2: Feb 27-Mar 22 COST $44 (8 lessons) Session 3: Apr 3-26 TIME 3:30-5pm PLACE Ashland Middle School | Middle Soccer Field COST $40 (8 classes) Register Today!

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Briscoe Park in Ashland

In 2018 APRC acquired 1.76 acres of land from the Ashland School District (ASD). The land is at the site of the former Briscoe Elementary School at the corner of N Main and S Laurel streets. The acquisition has been added to the existing 0.08-acre, “Briscoe Geology Park,” which APRC has overseen since its inception by local geologist, Len Eisenberg, in 2006. The NEW 1.84-acre park is the 18th park managed by APRC within the City limits!

For decades, before and after the school closed in 2003, the site was overseen by the ASD and used by families in the area as a community park. “It is our goal to preserve public property. Losing this land would have been detrimental to the neighborhood, as there are no other vacant properties in the vicinity where a new park could be built,” stated APRC Director, Michael A. Black, AICP. “We are pleased to manage this property, which was attained through a structured agreement with the ASD. We will pay for the property over time at a negotiated rate. The property will be paid for with food and beverage tax proceeds.”

Briscoe Geology Park: For more information on the “Briscoe Geology Park,” including fieldtrip information, please visit ashland.or.us/BriscoeGeology.

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Winter Habitat at Home Learn to landscape for wildlife like we do at North Mountain Park

In temperate Southern Oregon, many people are still winterizing their yard for the wet season well into December. As you clean up, it’s nice to consider who else might be enjoying your yard this winter.

As the temperature drops, many animals move to lower elevations or look for shelter in your yard. By supporting them with food, water and shelter, they can help reduce pests and diseases and provide opportunities to see wildlife from the comfort of The North Mountain Park gardens are winter habitat your cozy home.

To help local wildlife, try pruning in the spring instead of the fall. Although annual plants will die and turn to goo over the winter, most shrubs and small-leaved perennial plants can wait until the spring to be cut back. These plants provide cover and habitat for pollinators, small animals and the bugs they eat.

Plants and flowers that have gone to seed make an especially good source of food for a variety of birds and small mammals. If you don’t like the look of the spent flowers, they can be cut with 6 to 10 inches of stem left standing, to help provide cover and habitat for early spring pollinators.

Consider leaving some of your fall leaves on the ground. This helps protect your soil and can provide cover for small creatures such as frogs and salamanders that may emerge from semi-hibernation during warm days and which are particularly good predators of slugs. Leaving a layer of leaves also helps to insulate the microscopic ecology in your soil, as well as insects and hibernating critters.

If possible, pick a corner of your yard to leave a brush pile. Piles with twigs, branches, leaves and grass can provide habitat for a variety of animals, some of which may even feed larger predators such as foxes and bobcats. Your old Christmas tree can be added to the pile until it’s carted off in the spring.

One of the easiest things you can do to support wildlife in your yard, is to leave something outside to collect water, and defrost it as necessary. Providing a bowl on the ground will allow other animals to drink without disturbing the bird bath.

In the spring, think about planting native berries or seed producing plants that will help local wildlife make it through the winter. Shrubs such as Red-flowering Currant, Oregon Grape and Three-leaf Sumac, provide berries for birds and mammals, and early food for spring pollinators.

Be sure to visit the North Mountain Park Demonstration Gardens for more plant and landscaping ideas. You can join our team of habitat-savvy volunteer gardeners, who work and learn from each other every Wednesday morning, March through November.

Till then, join us on alternating Saturdays through March for Project Feederwatch to learn about the birds you’re likely to see visiting your feeders in winter. For more information, call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. Photo courtesy of Frank Sobotka

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Introduction To Straw Bale Rainwater Catchment System Buildings Design Almost 40% of all energy used in the United States is for Interested in capturing and storing rainwater for irriga- heating, cooling and operating buildings. Nearly 10% more tion? Participants will learn about rainwater catchment is used to manufacture construction materials. Building a system components, beneficial uses, appropriate collection new home is one of the most environmentally costly things surfaces, pre-storage filtration and tank storage options. we do because it has immediate and ongoing impacts! Bring a calculator and your project ideas, including a site Energy efficient homes made from carbon sequestering plan showing roof(s), possible tank locations and use areas materials like straw can help us live more sustainably. Learn (e.g. garden or landscape plants). Property elevation changes how straw bale buildings are designed and built. Presenta- and roof angles are also helpful. Our discussion will also tion includes details explaining construction techniques, include cost-effective ways to reduce run-off, pros and cons options, and a look at a few of nearly 50, permitted, straw of different designs and project examples. bale homes in Jackson County. WHO: Anyone interested in capturing and using rainwater WHO: A prospective home owner, designer, architect, or at home contractor interested in learning how straw bale buildings are designed and built WHAT: Practical instruction for designing and building your own water catchment system WHAT: Learn about the design and benefits of straw bale construction INSTRUCTOR: Jim Reiland of Many Hands Builders is a licensed contractor specializing in rainwater catchment INSTRUCTOR: Jim Reiland of Many Hands Builders is a systems and straw bale building licensed contractor specializing in rainwater catchment systems and straw bale building

AGES 18 & up DAY Wednesday DATE Jan 23 TIME 6-8pm AGES 18 & up PLACE North Mountain Park DAY Tuesday COST FREE DATE Jan 22 TIME 6-8pm PLACE North Mountain Park COST FREE Register Today!

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Nature Center Storytelling Hour Native Fish Of Bear Creek - Who Join North Mountain Park staff and friends for an evening Lives In Your Backyard Stream? of storytelling for all ages. We’ll share nature stories that range from personal to traditional from observational to Despite being the most urbanized segment of the Rogue magical and of course a children’s book or two. We’re River watershed, Bear Creek is home to native fish such as amateurs who just LOVE stories, so come cozy up at the salmon, steelhead and other species. Learn to identify juve- Nature Center and let us spin a yarn. Come a little early, as nile and adult fish and how to observe them in their natural tea and hot apple cider will be provided. stream habitat. By blending information about fish biology, history, streams and habitat restoration, students will learn WHO: A family with children who’d like a fun free imagina- about the challenges our native fish have faced and how tive experience to warm a winter’s evening. No experience stewardship efforts help them thrive. Some potential vol- necessary unteer opportunities will also be discussed. Depending on abilities of participants and weather, we may look for fish WHAT: By the end of this program participants will be in small streams around Ashland. Waders may help with inspired to tell their own favorite stories at a future Sto- stream exploration. This class is offered as part of ODFW’s rytelling Hour Salmon Trout Enhancement Program (STEP).

INSTRUCTOR: Brigette Cooke is a former Preschool edu- WHO: Adults and their kids, interested in local fish species cator, and she is joined by Celtic story-telling enthusiast and stewardship Libby VanWyhe WHAT: Learn about local streams and native fish. Live fish AGES 4 & up will be available as well as an outdoor component, wading DAY Thursday in shallow streams to look for fish DATE Jan 24 TIME 6:30-7:30pm INSTRUCTOR: Ryan Battleson is an Oregon Department PLACE North Mountain Park Fish and Wildlife Fish Biologist with 11 years of experience in COST FREE fisheries and 8 years experience working on the Rogue River

Nice & Easy Natural Cleaning It’s so easy being green! Learn to make natural cleaning products that are safe, effective, inexpensive, and incred- ibly easy. Just one simple cleaning powder can be the basis for many other useful cleaning solutions. In this class, we learn how familiar household ingredients can make 11 different products to keep your home naturally clean. You will leave the class with recipes and the know-how to make your own all-purpose cleaning kit for your home.

INSTRUCTOR: Libby VanWyhe is the Nature Center Manager and has been using these cleaners in her home for years

AGES All ages (children under 13, accompanied by an AGES 10 & up adult) DAY Saturday DAY Friday DATE Jan 26 DATE Jan 25 TIME 10am-2:30pm TIME 6-7pm PLACE North Mountain Park PLACE North Mountain Park COST FREE COST FREE

Want to share something with your neighbors? We’re seeking hobbyists, passionate amateurs and anyone with a cool idea to share. You can become a community instructor in next season’s Free-for-all.

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APRC Resources Apps (web based applications) Park & Trail Finder gis.ashland.or.us/AshlandParksandRec Historical Sites & Features of Lithia Park gis.ashland.or.us/LithiaHistoric Ashland Community Garden ...... 541.488.6606 ashland.or.us/CommunityGardens Ashland Parks Commission ...... 541.488.5340 ashland.or.us/ParksCommission Community Resources Ashland Parks Foundation...... 541.488.5340 Ashland Chamber of Commerce ...... 541.482.3486 Forestry Department ...... 541.552.2900 AshlandParksFoundation.com Ashland Garden Club ...... Historic Ashland Armory ...... 541.482.1271 Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink (Nov—Feb) ashlandorgardenclub.org ashland.or.us/IceRink ...... 541.488.9189 Jackson County Animal Control ...... 541.774.6654 Ashland Family YMCA ...... 541.482.9622 Ashland Senior Center ...... 541.488.5342 Jackson County Parks ...... 541.774.8183 Ashland Library...... 541.482.5715 AshlandSeniorCenter.org Jackson Wellsprings...... 541.482.3776 Daniel Meyer Pool (June—Labor Day) Ashland Little League ...... 541.488.1421 ashlandoregonlittleleague.org Jefferson Nature Center ...... 541.773.1039 ashland.or.us/Swim ...... 541.488.0313 Medford Parks & Recreation...... 541.774.2400 General ...... 541.488.5340 Ashland Outrigger Canoe Club ...... 541.488.8520 Mt. Ashland Ski Area Business ...... 541.482.2897 AshlandParksandRec.org Ashland Police Department ...... 541.482.5211 [email protected] Ashland Fire & Rescue ...... 541.488.2770 Mt. Ashland Snow Report ...... 541.482.2754 N MT Park Nature Center ...... 541.488.6606 Ashland Tennis & Fitness Club ...... 541.482.4073 Oregon Dept of Fish & Wildlife ...... 541.826.8774 NorthMountainPark.org Ashland Soccer Club ...... 541.488.3406 Oregon Shakespeare Festival ...... 541.482.2111 Oak Knoll Golf Course ...... 541.482.4311 ashlandsoccer.com Road Conditions ...... 800.977.6368 OakKnollGolf.org Bear Creek Greenway ...... 541.774.6231 ScienceWorks Museum ...... 541.482.6767 Park Facility Rentals...... 541.488.5340 Bellview Grange #759...... 541.482.6692 SOU Community Education ...... 541.552.6331 ashland.or.us/Facility Coyote Trails School of Nature ...... 541.482.0513 WinterSpring Center ...... 541.552.0620 Weddings in Lithia Park ...... 541.488.5340 Earth Teach Park ...... 541.601.4718 winterspring.org ashland.or.us/Weddings Emigrant Lake Waterslides ...... 541.774.6324 Wildlife Images ...... 541.476.0222

How to Register Online —ashland.or.us/Register Online registration is quick, easy, convenient, and available 24/7. 4. Choose An Activity For Enrollment • See instantly how many spaces are still available for each activity a. In the ACtivity DetAiL screen, click on ADD to my CArt in the blue • Pay with VISA, MasterCard, or American Express banner under the activity description or at the bottom of the page. You can also browse the online version of this guide at ashland.or.us/PlayGuide. If b. Additional Activities—After you have logged on, you may continue you have questions regarding online registration, please call APRC at 541.488.5340. searching and adding activities to your shoPPing CArt. 5. Update Shopping Cart—If more than one family member will be attending the activity, you need to enter each one separately so we 1. Setting Up An Account—If you DO NOT have a customer account, have each family member enrolled in the class. please read these instructions. Register from the Customer Login screen. 6. Choose Enrollees—On this page, choose the family member(s) who Click on request ACCount Now to register. Fill out the new ACCount will be registering for each activity, then select Continue. Please Note: If request completely, including birth date. Please submit your request you have not added your family members before reaching the enroLLee only once, and use your own information when filling out the form, inFormAtion page, they will not appear under the enroLLee heading. You not a child you wish to register. Once you have an account, you will can click on my ACCount from here to add family member(s). Once all have the opportunity to add family members. Please Note: An accurate family members have been added, select shoPPing CArt. From there email address is required to complete the registration process. You will you may continue to CheCkout. receive an account confirmation email with your login name. 7. Checkout—Review your shoPPing CArt. From this screen you can 2. Add Family Members—If you wish to enroll family members other than remove activities from your cart, view more activities, or update your yourself: cart. If everything is correct, click on the CheCkout button to proceed. a. Click on my ACCount. 8. Confirm Prices—On the ConFirm PriCes page, look over your transac- b. Then click on ChAnge FAmiLy members (under the PersonAL inFormAtion tion to confirm the price(s), time(s), and date(s) of each activity/class. category.) Click Continue to proceed. c. Fill in the information completely for each member of your family. Please Note: Many of our activities have age and grade restrictions; 9. Payment—Enter your credit card information on the PAyment inFormA- therefore, birth dates and grade completed in school are required. tion page. Please Note: The name and address must match those on file with your credit card company. If the address shown is not your 3. Search For An Activity billing address, click on my ACCount and change your address to a. You may search for activities by Category, LoCation, CLAss, or CLAss match your billing address. Click Continue. number. b. Click on the activity name to see more details about it. 10. Receipt—Print out a copy of your receipt.

44 APRC WinterSpring 2019 PlayGuide | 541.488.5340 | The Grove at 1195 E Main St, Ashland 18 registration form “Fun, it’s in our Natu re!”

Instructions • See p 2 for registration schedule, options and refund policy • See p 44 for complete instructions • Pre-registration is required for all activities except where noted • Activities are filled according to registration date—Register early—Help us avoid the cancellation of programs • Mail or bring your completed Registration Form with payment to: Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission at The Grove, 1195 E Main St, Ashland, OR 97520

Date of Birth ______Participant’s Name ______M F (mm–dd–yyyy)

Parent’s/Guardian’s Name (if under 18) ______

Residential Address ______

City ______State ______Zip ______

Phone Numbers: Home ______Work ______Cell ______

E-Mail Address ______Your email address is only used to provide you with instant confirmation and a printable receipt

Emergency Contact Name ______Phone ______Activity/Session/Dates Amount ______$ ______

______$ ______

Cash______Make checks payable to: “APRC” Check#______Total $ ______

Credit Card Number ______(circle one) VISA M/C AMEX

Name on Card (print)______Exp Date______3-Digit Security Code (on back of card) ______

Signature ______Date ______

PLEASE NOTE — PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT IN ANY ASHLAND PARKS & RECREATION ACTIVITY YOU MUST SIGN A CURRENT YEAR LIABILITY WAIVER. ONLY ONE LIABILITY WAIVER PER CALENDAR YEAR IS NEEDED. Liability Waiver (required): Name of Participant ______

I hereby certify that I am 18 years of age or older. If I am the parent or legal guardian of a participant who is under 18 years of age, I agree that the following provisions shall apply to that participation and agree to be fully bound by them. I understand that participation in the Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission (APRC) recreational activity involves risk of injury or death. Participant is not affected by any physical condition or disability that would make participation unsafe. I understand that APRC will not provide medical treatment, and I authorize APRC to arrange for any necessary transportation in the event of an accident or emergency. For myself, my heirs, assigns or anyone who might claim on my behalf, I voluntarily assume all risks of participating in this activity and I waive, release and forever discharge any claim against APRC, its officers, agents and employees against any claim, loss, liability or expense, including attorneys’ fees, that may directly or indirectly result from participation in this activity, even though that liability may arise out of the negligence or carelessness of the persons or parties named in this waiver and release.

Signature (required) Date ______of Participant or Parent/Guardian if under 18 years of age

APRC WinterSpring 2019 PlayGuide | 541.488.5340 | The Grove at 1195 E Main St, Ashland ASHLAND PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION PRSRT STD 1195 E Main St, Ashland, OR 97520 U.S. POSTAGE ECRWSSEDDM 541.488.5340 | [email protected] PAID AshlandParksandRec.org RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER VALLEY WEB WinterSpring 2019 PRINTING DEC | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY “Fun,“Fun, it’sit’s inin ourour Nature!”Nature!”

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