Registration Begins December 10, 2007
ASHLAND PARKS & RECREATION Recreation Guide Winter-Spring 2008
Ac t i v i t i e s & Pr o g r a m s a t … The Grove Oak Knoll Golf Course N MT Park Nature Center Darex Family Ice Rink Ashland Senior Center & More
JANUARY—MAY Online Registration at http://ashlandparks.recware.com
Photo Courtesy Dan Elster N MT Park Natural Area
Ashland Parks & Recreation • 541-488-5340 • 340 S Pioneer, Ashland OR 97520 • www.AshlandParksandRec.org Wi n t e r —Sp r i n g e g i s t r a t i o n Ta b l e o f Co n t e n t s Be g i n s o n p a g e 5 R For More Information Call 541-488-5340
Registration Schedule Refund Policy Registration Begins December 10, 2007 • If a participant cancels his/her registration at least one week (7 days) prior to the start of a program, he/she will receive a full refund minus a $10 processing fee per transaction, or a full credit toward a future program 5 Easy Ways to Register (whichever the registrant prefers). Online • View this guide online at • If a participant cancels less than one week (7 days) www.ashland.or.us/recguide prior to start of program, a full credit will be given. No • Direct access to online registration at cash refunds will be issued less than one week prior to http://ashlandparks.recware.com class. The supervisor in charge will have the authority • All participants must have a current waiver on file to take appropriate action and make every reasonable • Pay with Visa, MasterCard or American Express effort to satisfy the customer. • See page 35 for complete details • No cash refunds will be issued for classes costing $10 or less. Only a full credit will be issued. Phone • Main Office...... 541-488-5340 • Refunds/credits will not be issued for unattended N MT Park Nature Center...... 541-488-6606 classes or events. Facility Rentals...... 541-552-2266 • If an event or program is cancelled or changed by • Pay with Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Ashland Parks & Recreation, a full credit or refund Please have card number & registration info ready. will be issued. The Parks & Recreation Department Phone registration is not available for all reserves the right to cancel any activity due to programs. insufficient enrollment or other reasons.
Fax • Main Office...... 541-488-5314 • Include your credit card information with Scholarships Available completed registration form. A limited amount of scholarship money is available to all ages for classes and programs throughout the Ashland Parks & Recreation Department. To obtain a Mail TO • Ashland Parks & Recreation scholarship application, please call the Administration 340 S Pioneer St, Ashland OR 97520 Office at 541-488-5340. • Include your credit card information or a check payable to Ashland Parks & Recreation. Please do not send cash. Gift Certificates Looking for the perfect gift? Look no more! Ashland Parks & Recreation offers gift certificates for any dollar In Person .Ashland Parks & Recreation Department amount. These certificates can be used for any Parks Headquarters & Recreation class, and are valid for one year from the 340 S Pioneer St (upper Lithia Park) date of purchase. or N MT Park Nature Center 620 N Mountain Ave Photo Usage On occasion, the Ashland Parks & Recreation staff may take photos of participants enrolled in recreation programs, events or people on Parks & Recreation Payment properties. Please be aware that these photos are for VISA, MasterCard & Parks & Recreation use only and may be used in future American Express catalogs, brochures, pamphlets or flyers. We also accept imprinted checks and cash Cover photo by Dan Elster — www.elsterphotography.com White-crowned Sparrow in North Mountain Park
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Great Course... Good times 3070 Hwy 66, Ashland | Phone 541-482-4311
Enjoy the great game of golf by participating in programs for adults and youth and buying equipment at the Oak Knoll Golf Course.
Pro Shop and Restaurant Bob’s Golf Shop does club fitting and has many specialty items for women, men and youth. We encourage you to try before you buy.
Golf Tournaments & Corporate Events Plan your next event at the Oak Knoll Golf Course. Tournament play, indoor/outdoor seating, food, beverages and BBQ are available for up to 60 people.
Golf Lessons Private and group lessons are available year round and Two-for-One lesson specials are available. Ask for our teaching professional, Rick Stinchcomb. Rick has over 10
Oak Knoll Driving Range Driving Knoll Oak years of teaching experience at the Fiddlers Green in Eugene, Oregon.
To register or for more information, Video/Golf Lessons call the Oak Knoll Have your swing analyzed on video and compared side-by- Golf Course at side with a professional golfer. 541-482-4311 Video is an effective way for a student to see and improve upon flaws.
Golf Pro Bob Haney
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The Ashland Senior Center
The Ashland Senior Program and Senior Center was established in 1973 and is a component of the Ashland Parks and Recreation Dept. The Senior Program is housed at the Senior Center in Hunter Park at 1699 Homes Avenue and is open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm.
Tai Chi class at the Ashland Senior Center Chris Dodson, Ashland Senior Program Director, oversees the festivities at the annual Halloween party
The Ashland Senior Program: The goal of the Senior Program is to provide a support system to the older residents of Ashland, helping them to live more independently and to continue as contributing members of the community. The fol- lowing are services provided through the Senior Program: • Information and Referral: referral to local and regional resources for seniors • Outreach and Advocacy: offering assessment and assistance in guiding clients to appropriate services when needed • Health Related Activities: flu immunizations, blood pressure testing, foot care clinics, and other health services as available • Educational Activities: seminars and workshops on topics of interest to seniors Support group at the Ashland Senior Center • Senior Utility Discount: screening for a discount on city utility bills for income qualified persons age 65 or older, or qualified dis- abled persons age 60 or older
The Senior Center: - The Senior Program administers a variety of recreational and social For more information or to request activities at the Senior Center. The Center is also the meal site for the a newsletter and schedule of events, Food and Friends Program, providing lunch for seniors 60 and older by donation, from 11:30am to 12:30pm, Monday through Friday. The please call the Ashland Senior Pro- following are the current activities offered at the Senior Center: gram at 541-488-5342, Mon—Fri, • Senior Yoga and Gentle Yoga: instructors Marion Moore and 8:30am to 3:30pm, or online at Lindagrace Wilhelm www.ashland.or.us/seniorcenter. • Tai Chi: instructor Char Hersch • Line Dancing: instructor Dorothy Bernhardt • Movies • Discussion groups • Cards: Bridge, Hearts and Spades • Parties and music
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Oak Knoll Golf Course Pro Shop & Restaurant | Golf Tournaments & Corporate Events | Golf Lessons...... 3 Ashland Senior Center Senior Program | Senior Center...... 4 Ashland Parks Foundation General Information...... 7 The Darex Family Ice Rink Daily Schedule | Holiday Schedule ...... 8 About the Rink | Prices | Skate Sessions...... 9 Sports, Fitness & Fun Badminton/Pickle Ball | Rogue Scuba & Snorkeling Vision Board | Cross-country Skiing & Snowshoeing Workshops...... 10 Chakra Workshops Personal Development & Self-esteem Workshops for Young Women Building Bones Step by Step...... 11 Self-defense Class for Women | Nordic Walking for Beginners | Lithia Nature Walks Fearless Public Speaking | Wedding Planning 101 | Bicycle Street Smarts...... 12 Creative Expression Acrylic Painting | Drawing | Watercolor | Drawing/Watercolor Studio ...... 13 Clay Sculpture & Journal Art | Weaving for Adults Collage of Inner Worlds | The Secrets and Soul of Songwriting...... 14 Pet Care & Training Training Clinics ...... 15 Foreign Language Italian, Beginning—Advanced ...... 15 Music & Dance Beginning Guitar Class Argentine Tango for Beginners | West Coast Swing for Beginners...... 16 Ballroom, Latin & Swing Classes | Belly Dance | Salsa Rueda...... 17 Salon-style Argentine Tango | Night in Vienna Prep Class | Just for Fun Piano...... 18 West African Dance | iPod Dancing...... 19 Guide Contents continued on page 6…
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For More Information Call 541-488-5340 Ashland Parks & Recreation General Information | City Parks Map | Winter/Spring Program Locations...... 20-21 Lithia Park Map | Lithia Park Reservations & Facility Rental Information...... 22-23 General Park Rules & Regulations | Ashland Community Skate Park Reserve Lithia Park | Lithia Park Bandshell Facility Rentals | Park & Facility Refund Policy...... 24 North Mountain Park Nature Center General Information | Annual Contributions | Volunteer Information...... 25-26 DEC Holiday Crafts from Nature Wonders of the Winter Solstice | Project FeederWatch...... 27 JAN Project FeederWatch | Hawks, Masters of the Sky (Winter Wed Nature Talk) Preschool Puppet Theatre | Winter Bird Walk...... 28 Drawing & Creative Writing in your Nature or Garden Journal Pruning Wisteria | GPS & Geocaching...... 29 FEB Project FeederWatch | Crafting with Gourds Ashland History, What N MT Park Tells Us (Winter Wed Nature Talk) Preschool Puppet Theatre | DOs & DON’Ts of Landscape...... 30 MAR Project FeederWatch | “Collected for the Wild,” A Natural Basket Class Peter Britt’s Pioneer Victorian Garden with Donn Todt (Winter Wed Nature Talk) Nature & Landscape Drawing with Irene Brady Preschool Puppet Theatre...... 31 Pine Needle Basketry, an Introduction | Propagation, Growing Your Own Plants Composting, Such a Green Thing to Do! Spring Garden Work Party Volunteer Orientation...... 32 APR Exploring Art in Nature | Spring Wildflower Walk in Lithia Park Spring Birding Walk in Oredson-Todd Woods | Preschool Puppet Theatre Rogue Valley Earth Day Celebration...... 33 Noxious Weed Pull | Spring Nature Walk in Hald-Strawberry Park...... 34 MAY Rogue Valley Geology in the Earth’s History | Migratory Bird Day...... 34 Useful Information Resource Directory | How to Register Online | Registration Form...... 35-36 Community Events Ashland Community Bike Swap | Folk Dancing | Rogue Valley Earth Day Bear Creek Salmon Festival | Migratory Bird Day...... 37-40 Register Early! Help us avoid the cancellation of programs! 6 Ashland Parks & Recreation • 541-488-5340 • 340 S Pioneer, Ashland OR 97520 • www.AshlandParksandRec.org Ashland Parks Foundation
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Share in a Living Treasure THE PURPOSE WAYS TO GIVE The purpose of the Ashland Parks Foundation is Gifts to the Foundation can be tailored to your own financial to enhance Ashland’s quality of life by financially position and will usually have tax advantages. The Foundation is supporting its park system. grateful for gifts of any amount. The Foundation’s legal counsel is Throughout Ashland’s history, the community available to work with prospective donors. has supported the park system in various Giving Methods: ways. The Foundation facilitates community • Outright Gifts of Monies and Securities (Bequests) support by soliciting tax-deductible contributions • Life Insurance (Transfer of Ownership or Beneficiary) from individuals, businesses and community • Real Estate or Other Appreciated Property organizations. These contributions supplement and • Memorial Gifts improve existing park services in our community. • Equipment, Materials, Services (Loan or Donation) THE ORGANIZATION The Ashland Parks Foundation was established in Examples of Gifts 1995 under the laws of the State of Oregon as a Gifts to the Foundation may take several forms and may be nonprofit corporation and is recognized by the U.S. earmarked as follows: Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service • For specific facilities or capital improvements as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt benefit foundation. It is • For specific programs or activities administered by a five-member board of Ashland • For unrestricted use and/or residents. • As an endowment fund Contributions of equipment, services and materials are also welcomed. To provide long-term support, by using interest only, contributions can be made to the Foundation’s Endowment Fund. Examples of contributions to the Ashland Park System: I/We would like to contribute to the following: • The Oregon Shakespeare Festival annually donates proceeds, Endowment Fund which are held in trust, of one outdoor performance. Unrestricted • George Brinkworth donated his estate, which included property and funds for improvements to neighborhood parks as well as to Other (please specify) Lithia Park. ______• The Daniel Meyer Family donated funds to build an outdoor swimming pool at Hunter Park. ______Enclosed Contribution Amount $ ______COMMUNITY NEEDS Your contribution is tax-deductible. The Foundation expends its funds only after careful study of the need. The Board of Directors works closely with the Ashland Name/s ______Parks and Recreation Department in determining priorities and usually concentrates on those projects that the Department ______budget alone could not provide. The Foundation also works closely with donors to make certain that commitments relating to Address ______contributions are fulfilled in a satisfactory and professional way. City ______FOR MORE INFO VISIT WWW.ASHLANDPARKSFOUNDATION.COM. State ______Zip ______PROJECT A, INC. IS A PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE ASHLAND Phone ______PARKS FOUNDATION. Please make checks payable to Ashland Parks Foundation Send to: 340 S Pioneer St, Ashland OR 97520 7 Ashland Parks & Recreation • 541-488-5340 • 340 S Pioneer, Ashland OR 97520 • www.AshlandParksandRec.org Ic e Sk a t i n g
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Ice Rink Info 541-488-5340 Open 7 Days a Week – All Schedules are Weather Permitting! On Location 541-488-9189 Op e n Sk a t e 12:00—4:30p m a n d 5:00—10:00p m Community Free Skate is Mon—Fri only! Please bring your own skates! No rental skates available. Anticipated Daily Schedule Special Holiday Schedule November 18, 2007—February 29, 2008 Christmas Eve Monday, December 24 Excluding Special Holiday Schedule at right. 8:00am — 9:30am Community Free Skate 10:00am — 4:00pm Open Skate Mon 8:00am — 9:30am Community Free Skate Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25 10:00am — 1:30pm School Groups 8:00am — 12:30pm Hockey Free Skate 2:00pm — 5:00pm Open Skate/Skate 1:00pm — 5:00pm Open Skate 5:30pm — 7:00pm Open Skate/Group Rate 7:30pm — 9:00pm AHS Hockey Practice Extended Winter Break Hours Tue 8:00am — 9:30am Hockey Free Skate Wednesday—Friday, Dec 26–28 & Jan 2–4 12:30pm — 1:30pm Adult Rec Skate 8:00am — 9:30am See Daily Schedule 2:00pm — 5:00pm Open Skate 10:00am — 1:30pm Open Skate 3:30pm — 5:00pm Skate Lessons 2:00pm — Closing See Daily Schedule 5:30pm — 7:00pm Open Hockey New Year’s Eve Monday, December 31 7:30pm — 9:00pm Adult Hockey 8:00am — 11:30am Community Free Skate Wed 8:00am — 9:30am Community Free Skate 12:00pm — 4:30pm Open Skate 10:00am — 1:30pm School Groups New Year’S Day Tuesday, January 1 2:00pm — 5:00pm Open Skate 8:00am —9:30am Hockey Free Skate 3:30pm — 5:00pm Skate Lessons 12:00pm — 4:30pm Open Skate 5:30pm — 9:00pm Open Skate 6:30pm — 7:30pm Adult Skate Lessons 7:30pm — 9:00pm Open Skate/Group Rate Thu 8:00am — 9:30am Hockey Free Skate 2:00pm — 5:00pm Open Skate *Darex Family Ice Rink 5:30pm — 7:00pm Open Hockey Dates of Operation 7:30pm — 9:00pm Adult Hockey The Darex Family Ice Rink is a seasonal facility. Weather per- Fri 8:00am — 9:30am Community Free Skate mitting, the rink is open seven days a week from Saturday, 10:00am — 1:30pm School Groups November 17, 2007—Friday, February 29, 2008. 2:00pm — 5:00pm Open Skate Location 5:30pm —10:00pm Open Skate The rink is located in downtown Ashland around the corner Sat 9:00am —10:00am Open Hockey from the Plaza in Lithia Park on the corner of Nutley Street 10:30am — 4:30pm Open Skate and Winburn Way. 12:00pm — 1:30pm Skate Lessons Amenities 5:00pm —10:00pm Open Skate • The ice rink is an outdoor rink. There are no changing Sun 8:30am —10:00am Adult Hockey rooms, so come ready to skate. 10:30am — 11:30 a m Adult Rec Skate • Light snacks, hot chocolate and coffee are available. 12:00pm — 4:30pm Open Skate 5:00pm — 8:00pm Open Skate
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Next to Lithia Park in Ashland
Price Per Session Skate Sessions Skate Rental Admission Not Included...... $2.00 Community & Hockey Free Skate...... All Ages Sizes range from Child-9 to Adult-13. Double-bladed skates are available in children’s sizes 10 and 11. Only for those who bring their own skates — rental skates are not available. Admission is free ONLY Admission Skate Rental Not Included between 8—9:30am, Monday—Friday. (Extented Youth...... 7 days a week...... $2.50 holiday hours.) Adult...... 7 days a week...... $3.00 GROUP...... Mon & Wed ONLY...... $3.00 Note: No hockey equipment is allowed on the ice during Hockey...... Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun...... $4.00 Community Free Skate sessions. Cmnty FREE SKATE...... Mon, Wed, Fri ONLY...... Free Hockey Free Skate...... Tue & Thu ONLY...... FREE Open Skate...... All Ages Bring your own skates! No rental skates are available. Skaters of all ages and abilities can skate during this ses- Note—No hockey equipment is allowed on the ice during sion. Families are encouraged to come and skate together. Community Free Skate. Adult Recreational Skate...... Ages 18 & up Group Rates Reserved for the mature skater. A little slower paced. Reservations are required for group rates! Reservations must be made 2 weeks in advance Adult Hockey...... Ages 16 & up and must be pre-paid by credit card. Informal pick-up games will be formed promptly at the beginning of each hockey session. Proper equipment is Discounted rates are available for skaters in groups mandatory. with a minimum of 20 people: MONDAYS ...... 5:30—7:00pm...... $3.00 Open Recreational Hockey...... Ages 8 & up WEDNESDAYS ...... 7:30—9:00pm...... $3.00 This is a time when both youth and adults can use hockey sticks and pucks, and practice their hockey skills together. The price of $3.00 per person includes skate rental and admission onto the ice. Free admission for Drop-in Ice Skating Lessons...... Ages 6 & up children 4 years old and under. See Skate Lesson Schedule online at Please be advised that due to the lack of a roof this www.AshlandParksandRec.org. year, occasional closures may be necessary due to inclement weather. Full refunds will be given to groups in case of closure.
ICE SKATING LESSONS (Visit www.AshlandParksandRec.org for details) Admission & Skate Rentals are Included Drop-in Group Lessons...... $10.00 Private Individual Lessons...... $25.00
Jadyn Bass-Gouge & Catherine Spellman Photo Courtesy * For a complete look at the Darex Morgan Cottle Family Ice Rink 2007—2008 Lessons & Recreational Skating schedule, please IMPORTANT NOTICE call 541-488-5340 or pick up a bro- TO ALL ICE RINK USERS Due to the lack of a roof this year, occasional closures chure at the Ice Rink or the Parks & may be necessary in the event of poor weather condi- Recreation Office in upper Lithia Park. tions, such as temperatures above 50˚F, wind, rain or snow. Please call the Ice Rink at 541-488-9189 or the Ashland Parks & Recreation office at 541-488-5340 to confirm hours of operation. 9 Ashland Parks & Recreation • 541-488-5340 • 340 S Pioneer, Ashland OR 97520 • www.AshlandParksandRec.org Sp o r t s , Fi t n e ss & Fu n
For More Information Call 541-488-5340 Badminton/Pickle Ball Vision Board Available for adults to participate in the sports of bad- Manifest quantum success with this powerful attraction minton and pickle ball. We are small groups looking to device. Learn the step-by-step guidelines to design a increase our numbers in both sports. For more infor- Vision Board using ancient principals of Feng Shui and mation call Marty Burns 541-482-3349. universal laws with instructor K.G. Stiles. Participants AGES 16 & up will need to purchase their own materials: large foam DAYS Sunday | Friday core board, favorite magazines, a glue stick and scis- Badminton Pickle Ball sors. DATES Year-round AGES: 16 & up—All levels of experience welcome! TIME 4—7pm | 6—9pm DAYS: Tuesday Badminton Pickle Ball DATES: January 15—January 22 PLACE Southern Oregon University TIME: 7—8:30pm McNeal Pavilion, small gym PLACE: The Grove, Otte/Peterson Room COST No fee, just bring a badminton racquet or 1195 East Main St, Ashland pickle ball paddle. COST: $20 (2 lessons) Rogue Scuba If you’ve always wanted to try SCUBA diving, you can in this introductory class. You will experience SCUBA (Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) for Cross-country Skiing & yourself, and all equipment is provided. Bring a swim- suit and towel. Note: Participant must be comfortable Snowshoeing Workshops in the water. Come and enjoy a fun day in the snow, without the AGES 8 and up hassle of driving! Bus transportation will be provided. DAYS Tuesday & Friday Bring your own equipment or rent from one of the lo- DATES/TIMES cal outdoor stores. We will be skiing and snowshoeing January 11 | 10:30am—noon with the experts from Oregon Nordic Club, Southern January 29 | 6—7:30pm Oregon Chapter. Experts will teach a morning lesson, February 8 | 10:30am—noon then break for lunch, followed by an afternoon lesson February 25 | 6—7:30pm (Mon) and more skiing or shoeing just for fun. All skill levels March 7 | 10:30am—noon are welcome. Bring a lunch and water. Wear wool or April 1 | 6—7:30pm synthetic—no jeans or cotton. Layering of clothes is April 4 | 10:30am—noon important. See the club’s website for monthly news- April 29 | 6—7:30pm letters, memberships and other local events at http:// May 9 | 10:30am—noon southernonc.tripod.com. May 27 | 6—7:30pm AGES 10 and up June 6 | 10:30am—noon DAYS Saturday PLACE Rogue Scuba DATES Cross-country Skiing | January 19 6022 Crater Lake Hwy, Central Point Snowshoeing | February 23 COST $20 TIME 9am—3pm PLACE Activity location TBA Rogue Snorkeling Meet at The Grove parking lot AGES 5 and up 1195 East Main St, Ashland DAYS Saturday COST $25/person per activity DATES January 12, February 9, March 8, April 5, May 10 and June 7 TIME 11am—1pm PLACE Rogue Scuba 6022 Crater Lake Hwy, Central Point COST $45 per class
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http://ashlandparks.recware.com Chakra Workshops Personal Development and Self- Experience the miraculous power of the ancient practice of Chakra Care with hands-on techniques to promote bal- Esteem Workshops for Young Women ance and healing for your body, mind and spirit. Activate Workshops are designed to help young women healing hands and learn energizing Chakra Massage™ develop a positive self-image, feel more confident and techniques, energy secrets for healing with Pranic Light be comfortable in their own skin. Through this series of Breathing, Visualizations, Mantras, Seed Syllables, Color workshops, each young woman will have the opportu- and Aroma Therapy. Instructor KG Stiles is a licensed nity to learn from the best local and nationally known and accredited MindBody Therapist, Advanced Energy professionals. Workshops will be held in the Ashland Medicine Practitioner and Health Educator and a special- area with the exception of two that will be held in ist in Aroma Therapy, Body Talk™ and Bowen therapy. Medford. Workshop topics include: Fitness, Nutrition, She has over 30 years of experience facilitating healing of Professional and Personal Etiquette, Poise, Interview, trauma, injury and illness and is the author of the Chakra Communication & Public Speaking Skills, Personal and Guidebook (and audio version of) “Healing Your Rainbow Professional Image, Age Appropriate Hair and Make up, Bridge.” Please bring a yoga mat or oversized beach towel. Organization & Money Management Skills, Community Wear comfortable, loose-fitting cotton or all natural fiber Service Opportunities, and Education. These learning- clothing. based group activities are held in the spirit of fun and Workshop 1 | 1st (Muladhara or Base) Chakra group cooperation. Workshop 2 | 2nd (Svadhisthana or Reproductive/Spleen) Chakra AGES 13 to 25 Workshop 3 | 3rd (Manipura or Solar Plexis) Chakra DAYS TBA Workshop 4 | 4th (Anahata or Heart) Chakra DATES February—April Workshop 5 | 5th (Visuddha or Throat) Chakra TIME TBA Workshop 6 | 6th (Ajna or Brow) Chakra COST $225 Workshop 7 | 7th (Sahasrara or Crown) Chakra (Partial scholarships & payment plan available) Workshop 8 | 8th (Energy) Chakra All participants who complete this workshop series will be AGES 16 & up invited to participate in the local Miss Southern Oregon DAYS Tuesday Pageant/Scholarship Program to be held in the summer DATES January 29—March 18 of 2008. (Pageant participation is optional, but pageant TIME: 7—8:30 pm participants must complete one workshop series.) PLACE: Ashland Parks & Recreation Office, 340 S Pioneer St, Ashland (off of Granite St) Building Bones Step by Step COST: $12.50 per workshop and Carol Lee Rogers is a certified Fitness Trainer specializ- $80 for all 8 workshops and ing in senior fitness. Exercises strengthening the lower Optional Materials Fee: Chakra oils $20 for body, upper body and core are the focus of this class. entire series of workshops, These exercises help improve bone health, balance and or $5 per workshop muscle strength and may prevent osteoporosis-related NOTE: fractures, and help you stay independent. Bring drink- For more information on each Chakra ing water and a towel. For more information please visit Workshop offered, please visit www.YouCanDoItNow.net. http://ashlandparks.recware.com AGES 30 and up or call the Parks office at DAYS Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 541-488-5340. DATES Session 1: Feb 4—Mar 28 Each class is equivalent to Session 2: Apr 7—Jun 2 1.5 CEUs, or 12 CEUs (with a park walk on Jun 2) for the entire series. TIME 8—8:55am PLACE The Grove, Gym 1195 East Main St, Ashland COST 1 class/week | $48 (8 lessons) 2 classes/week | $80 (16 lessons) 3 classes/week | $86 (24 lessons)
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For More Information Call 541-488-5340 Self-defense Class for Women Wedding Planning 101 This is an empowerment class taught by Ashland Police Wedding Planning 101 will take you through the steps to Officer Teri DeSilva! Learn how to defend yourself using plan your perfect wedding, from the engagement to the simple, basic techniques and how to make yourself less honeymoon and even the thank you notes and “ I DOs” of a target. Class is designed for individuals of all fit- in between. Learn what questions to ask to have the day ness levels and to help build confidence. This is a great of your dreams. Emily A.P. Cox is the owner of P. Cox mother and daughter class! Class is one time only. Productions, a local event coordination company. After AGES 12 & up 10 years of planning weddings and events for friends and DAY Sunday family, Emily took the leap to follow her dreams and help DATES Feb 17, Mar 16, Apr 20, May 18 others enjoy the special events of their lives. TIME 1—3pm AGES 18 & up PLACE The Grove Gym,1195 East Main St, Ashland DAY Thursday COST $35 (for 1 lesson) DATES March 6—April 17 TIME 7—8:30pm PLACE Pioneer Hall in Lithia Park Nordic Walking for Beginners 73 Winburn Way, Ashland Nordic walking activates more muscles, allowing COST $60 (6 lessons) the body to propel forward with more strength and grace. It can be up to 40% more effective than normal Bicycle Street Smarts walking because it activates several muscle groups, Bill Heimann is a professional cyclist in the true sense of including the upper body, which means better use of the word. He has been teaching cycling skills for over 35 the cardiovascular system. Using poles strengthens years. Bill has raced and cycled around the world, across back muscles as well as triceps, and reduces stress to the United State four times and owned two bicycle stores. knees and lower back. This may lower the risk of injury He is a certified United States Cycling Federation coach and help you become more physically active. For more and a League of American Bicyclists instructor. You will information, visit www.YouCanDoItNow.net. Instructor: come away from this class knowing for the first time how Carol Lee Rogers. a bicycle handles, how to deal with motorized traffic and AGES 16 & up how to be safer on our streets. No matter how long you DAY Tuesday have been bicycling, you could benefit from this class! DATES February 26—March 18 Please come prepared to ride your bike. Helmets are TIME 4:30-5:30pm required along with a safe operating bike. You will need a PLACE 1st class - Ashland Plaza method to take notes, a lunch and water. COST $45 (4 lessons) AGES 18 & up DAYS Saturday DATES March 8 Fearless Public Speaking TIME 8:30am—3:30pm This is an excellent class for business people and PLACE The Grove, Gym, 1195 East Main St, Ashland entrepreneurs. In this powerful presentation, partici- COST $25 for 1 lesson, $40 for couples pants will learn how to leverage their time and energy FEARLESSLY while speaking to groups. The cutting- Lithia Park Nature Walks edge techniques revealed will demonstrate how to use personal experiences and knowledge in a motivating Enjoy Beautiful Lithia Park’s Natural History and inspirational format that will set you far apart from Three days a week, rain or shine, trained volunteer natu- the average “speaker.” Instructor: Donn Rochlin. ralists from the Ashland Parks & Recreation Department AGES 18 and up lead an easy, interesting 1.5-hour nature walk through DAY Sunday Lithia Park. Topics include: Trees, flowers, birds, climate, DATE March 2 water, geology, and the history of the park. Please meet at TIME 1—4pm the park entrance, across from the Plaza in Ashland. For PLACE The Grove, Otte/Peterson Room more information call 541-552-2266. 1195 East Main St, Ashland DAYS Sundays, Wednesdays, & Fridays COST $60 (1 workshop) DATES May 2—September 28 TIMES 10—11:30am PLACE Meet at Lithia Park entrance Register Early! Help us avoid the cancellation of programs! COST FREE 12 Ashland Parks & Recreation • 541-488-5340 • 340 S Pioneer, Ashland OR 97520 • www.AshlandParksandRec.org Cr e a t i v e Ex p r e ss i o n
http://ashlandparks.recware.com Art with Cathy Egelston *Instructor Cathy Egelston received her degree in art from Cal State University Northridge, and has worked as a fine artist, illustrator and muralist. She has taught classes in the Rogue Valley for 12 years. (Please pick up a supply list in the Parks and Recreation office. Supplies must be purchased prior to the first class.) Acrylic Painting Watercolor Beginning — Come learn to paint with acrylics. Class Beginning — Come learn watercolor techniques in a includes color theory, drawing basics and acrylic paint- comfortable, small group setting. Learn the basics of ing techniques. watercolor in a step-by-step manner. Intermediate — This class is a continuation of the be- Intermediate — Continue to learn watercolor tech- ginning class, developing more techniques and subject niques with instructor-led studies as well as time to matter. There are instructor-led studies as well as time follow individual interests. for individual projects. AGES 18 to Adult AGES 18 to Adult DAYS Wednesdays—Intermediate DAYS Tuesdays Thursdays—Beginners DATES Session 1 | Jan 8—Feb 12 DATES Session 1 | Jan 9—Feb 14 (Session 2 is a continuation of Session 1) (Session 2 is a continuation of Session 1) Session 2 | Feb 26—Apr 1 Session 2 | Feb 27—Apr 3 Session 3 | Apr 15—May 20 Session 3 | Apr 16—May 22 (new beginners welcome) (new beginners welcome) TIME 9:30am—12:30pm Intermediate TIME 10:45am—12:15pm 1—4pm Beginning PLACE The Grove, Otte/Peterson PLACE Pioneer Hall in Lithia Park 1195 East Main St, Ashland 73 Winburn Way, Ashland COST $65 (6 lessons) COST $125 (6 lessons) Drawing Drawing/Watercolor Studio Beginning — Come learn to draw in a comfortable, This is an intermediate level class in which students small group setting. Learn the basics of drawing in a have extended time to work on drawing and/or water- step-by-step manner. color. Class includes instructor-led studies as well as Intermediate — Continue to learn more complex time for individual projects. drawing techniques with instructor-led studies, as well AGES 18 and up as time to follow individual interests. DAYS Fridays AGES 18 to adult DATES Session 1 | Jan 11—Feb 15 DAYS Wednesdays—Intermediate Session 2 | Feb 29—Apr 4 Thursdays—Beginners Session 3 | Apr 18—May 23 DATES Session 1 | Jan 9—Feb 14 TIME 9am—noon (Session 2 is a continuation of Session 1) PLACE The Grove, Otte/Peterson, Session 2 | Feb 27—Apr 3 1195 East Main St, Ashland Session 3 | Apr 16—May 22 COST $125 (6 lessons) (new beginners welcome) TIME 9—10:30am PLACE The Grove, Otte/Peterson, 1195 East Main St, Ashland COST $65 (6 lessons)
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Clay Sculpture & Journal Art Collage of Inner Worlds Create useful and fanciful clay sculptures that will be Anyone wanting to explore personal inner worlds, glazed and fired. Learn to marbleize paper and design dreams, archetypes or wanting to awaken their creativ- a block to print on cards or a T-shirt. Other projects ity will find this class an opening to self-expression. You include chalk stenciling, India ink wash, mono-printing, will learn themes and techniques through supportive collage and wood sculpture. Each student will receive a guidance. Class includes projects to take home. No journal for drawings, photographs, collages and poetry. prior art experience is required. Bring your wonderful Instructor: Shari Craddock. creative spirit and supplies. Instructor: Isabelle Alzado. AGES 8 & up Please pick up a supply list at the Parks and DAYS Wednesday Recreation office and bring supplies on the first DATES Session 1 | January 9—February 13 day. Session 2 | February 20—April 2 (no class AGES 18 & up Mar 26) DAYS Tuesday TIME 2—3:30pm DATES Session 1 | February 5—March 11 PLACE The Grove, Otte/Peterson Rm Session 2 | April 1—May 6 1195 East Main St, Ashland TIME 10am—11:30am COST $48 (6 lessons), plus $15 materials fee PLACE The Grove, Lobby paid to instructor 1195 East Main St, Ashland COST: $50 (6 lessons) Weaving for Adults In this class we will weave simple projects: belts, scarves and handbags. Looms (provided to take home during class sessions and available for purchase or simple duplication) are small and portable, allowing The Secrets and Soul of Songwriting you to weave almost anywhere. The warp-faced weav- In this four-week class, taught by Frankie Hernandez ing technique is based around loops and spirals. It is a (Frankie Hernendez Band) and Dirk Price (Rogue Sus- good gateway to Mayan and Zapotec Backstrap Weav- pects), we will explore songwriting as a craft, business ing. Instructor: Saul Harper. and vehicle for personal breakthrough. This journey AGES 16 & up into song will prove that songwriting is equal parts DAYS Wednesday inspiration and logic. By analyzing current and classic DATES Session 1 | Jan 9—Jan 30 song forms (using very basic music terms), journal Session 2 | Feb 6—Feb 27 writing and one-on-one mentoring, the Secrets of Soul Session 3 | Mar 5—Mar 26 and Songwriting will put a song in your heart and on TIME 5:30—7:30pm your page. Includes an end of class performance at a PLACE The Grove, Reception area local venue (TBA) to showcase your songs. 1195 East Main St, Ashland AGES 16 & up COST $60 (4 lessons) DAYS Tuesday DATES February 5—26 TIME 6:30—8:30pm PLACE The Grove, Otte/Peterson Rm Drawing and Creative Writing in your 1195 East Main St, Ashland COST $75 (4 lessons) Nature or Garden Journal $5 course materials (optional) Beginning January 12 $25 for song recording, paid directly to (See page 29 for details) instructors
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Training Clinic Italian 1 – Beginning Bring your dog and your biggest training challenge to Continuation of Practical Italian, with instructor Monica get some personally tailored tips on how to make your Rountree, will give the students a basic knowledge of training work. Each dog and handler will get skills and the language and an overview of Italy, its people and practice with the help of a trainer and the other partici- culture. The emphasis will be on learning basic vocabu- pants. This 2-hour clinic has limited enrollment to allow lary and its pronunciation, verb conjugations, sentence each participant a high level of personal attention. The patterns and basic conversational skills in order to pre- training clinic is humane; no fear or pain will be used. pare students to understand and be understood when No biters, please! Enrollment is limited to 5 participants communicating in Italian. per clinic. AGES 18 and up DAYS Wednesday DATES Session 1 | Jan 10—Mar 13 Session 2 | Apr 2—Jun 4 TIME 5:30—7pm PLACE The Grove, Otte/Peterson 1195 East Main St, Ashland COST $80 (10 lessons) Intermediate Italian Conversation This class is a continuation of Practical Italian 2. Instructor Monica Rountree will focus on casual conversation, utilizing season-appropriate vocabulary. AGES 18 and up DAYS Wednesday DATES Session 1 | Jan 9—Mar 12 Session 2 | Apr 2—Jun 4 TIME 6:30—8pm AGES 18 & up PLACE The Grove, Otte/Peterson DAYS Sunday 1195 East Main St, Ashland DATES February 3 COST $80 (10 lessons) TIMES 10:00am—noon -or- 1—3pm PLACE The Grove, Gym Advanced Italian Conversation 1195 East Main St, Ashland Class conducted in Italian and geared toward people COST $30 (1 lesson) who already know the language. Instructor Monica Rountree uses casual, relaxed and interactive methods. AGES 18 and up DAYS Thursday DATES Session 1 | Jan 10—Mar 13 Session 2 | Apr 3—Jun 5 TIME Session 1 | 7—8:30pm Session 2 | 6—7:30pm PLACE The Grove, Otte/Peterson 1195 East Main St, Ashland COST $80 (10 lessons)
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For More Information Call 541-488-5340 Beginning Guitar Class Give the gift that keeps on giving! Or get started on that New Year’s Resolution to have more fun! You’ll learn guitar basics, chords, strumming, finger pick- ing, reading music, and start to play lead guitar. What to bring: guitar, pencil, music stand (optional: tape recorder and tape). Please trim the nails of your left hand for ease in fingering chords. Instructor: Mich Lewis, a local singer-songwriter who has helped Rogue Valley students of all ages reach their guitar playing goals for over 10 years! AGES 12 years—Adult DAYS Monday DATES January 7—February 25 TIME 7—8pm PLACE The Grove, Otte/Peterson 1195 East Main St, Ashland COST $75 (8 sessions)
Dance with Clay Nelson Argentine Tango for Beginners West Coast Swing for Beginners “Tango”— Just the name conjures up images of beauti- Of all the various types of swings, West Coast is the ful women and elegant men dancing to the strains of most popular form now being danced in the US. A sensuous and irresistible music. Today, authentic cross between the old style Lindy Hop and Jitterbug, Argentine Tango is back and adherents can be found West Coast is slower, more graceful and improvisa- in nearly every US city. This class will focus on the tional than earlier forms of swing. This class will focus fundamental concepts of lead/follow, timing, rhythm on timing, footwork and lead/follow for basic patterns and basic patterns for social style Tango the way it such as sugar push, left and right side pass, and lady’s is danced in Argentina. By the end of the series you underarm turn. After a few lessons, you’ll want to will want to join our weekly Tango practice and our join the large group of West Coast Swing dancers that monthly 1st Friday Tango dance (both in Ashland). meets every Thursday evening in Medford. Singles and Singles and couples are welcome. Students should wear couples are welcome. Students should wear comfort- comfortable clothing and shoes. Instructor Clay Nelson able clothing and shoes. Instructor Clay Nelson taught has been teaching Argentine Tango group classes for West Coast Swing for over 10 years to various commu- the past 10 years in Portland, Seattle, Memphis, Bend, nity groups and at his studio in Portland. In addition, Reno and now in Ashland! He continues to study the he produced and dances in his own Beginner and Inter- art of dancing and teaching tango with the masters mediate West Coast Swing instructional video. here and in Buenos Aires. AGES 18 years—Adult AGES 18 years—Adult DAYS Friday DAYS Friday DATES February 1—March 14 DATES February 1—March 14 (no class February 15) (no class February 15) TIME 8:15—9:15pm TIME 7—8pm PLACE The Grove, Gym PLACE The Grove, Gym 1195 East Main St, Ashland 1195 East Main St, Ashland COST $45 (6 lessons) COST $45 (6 lessons)
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http://ashlandparks.recware.com Ballroom, Latin & Swing Classes Belly Dance Have fun, meet new people, get your exercise and Belly dancing is one of the most popular and ancient learn to dance all at the same time! Beginning classes dances in the world. This class, with instructor Tiazza are designed to get you out on the dance floor, feel- Wilson, will offer a concentration on abdomen and ing confident in the most popular ballroom dances. overall body conditioning. Students learn hip move- Continuing classes build on the skills learned in the ments, torso movements, hand and arm movements, beginning class, adding style, technique and more veil work and shimmy patterns. complex patterns. Instructor Cori Grimm is an expe- As the class progresses, students learn stage presence, rienced and enthusiastic instructor who loves to get people of all ages hooked on dancing. No partner or floor work, undulations, belly rolls and belly exercises, special shoes required! Feel free to contact Cori with sword dance and cane dance. Please wear loose, com- questions: 541-482-0134 or www.UpAndDancing.com. fortable clothing, and bring a scarf, shawl or something AGES 15 & up similar that can be used to wrap your hips. PLACE The Grove, 1195 East Main St, Ashland AGES 14 and up *Community Center in January DAYS Thursday 59 Winburn Way in Lithia Park, Ashland DATES Session 1 | February 7—March 20 COST $20/class for a 3-week session Session 2 | April 3—May 15 Beginning Classes — Thursdays, Jan 17—31* TIME 5:15—6:15pm Waltz | Session 1 | 6:30—7:30pm* PLACE The Grove, Gym Swing | Session 2 | 7:30—8:30pm* 1195 East Main St, Ashland COST $50 (7 lessons) Beginning Classes — Mondays, 7—8pm Salsa | Session 1 | Feb 4—18 Rumba | Session 2 | Feb 25—Mar 17 (no class Mar 10) Tango | Session 3 | Mar 31—Apr 14 Salsa Rueda Casino Rueda is a Cuban circle dance using salsa music Foxtrot | Session 4 | April 21—May 5 and salsa patterns to pass partners around the circle in a synchronized fashion. There is a call and hand Beginning Classes — Tuesdays, 7—8pm gesture for each spontaneously called salsa move. Calls Waltz | Session 1 | Feb 5—19 come in quick succession creating an energetic and ex- Night Club Two-step | Session 2 | Apr 1—15 citing dynamic for the dancers! Casino Rueda is taught Cha Cha | Session 3 | Apr 22—May 6 in a supportive, relaxed and enjoyable format. It’s a Salsa | Session 4 | May 13—27 great way to learn salsa and improve your rhythm. Bring your friends! No partner necessary. Instructor – Mondays, 8—8:50pm Continuing Level Classes — Terry B. Waltz | Session 1 | Feb 4—18 AGES 15 and up Salsa | Session 2 | Feb 25—Mar 17 (no class Mar 10) DAYS Thursday Rumba | Session 3 | Mar 31—Apr 14 DATES Session 1 | Feb 7—Mar 20 Tango | Session 4 | Apr 21—May 12 Session 2 | Apr 3—May 15 TIME Beginning |Salseritos | 6:15—7pm Continuing Level Classes — Tuesdays, 8—8:50pm Intermediate | Salseros | 7:15—8pm West Coast Swing | Session 1 | Feb 5—19 Advanced | Caineros | 8:30—9:30pm Beg–Int Intn’l Samba | Session 2 | Apr 1—15 PLACE Session 1 | The Cmnty Ctr in Lithia Park Night Club Two–step | Session 3 | Apr 22—May 6 59 Winburn Way, Ashland Cha Cha | Session 4 | May 13—27 Session 2 | The Grove, 1195 East Main St, Ashland COST $50 (7 classes)
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For More Information Call 541-488-5340 Salon-style Argentine Tango Just For Fun Piano No partner required to join these tango classes. Wear loose, com- Learn to play piano in three hours with Just fortable clothing and leather soled shoes to allow for easy pivoting. for Fun Piano. Taught by nationally-known Ladies’ shoes should have an ankle strap and secure heel. For pianist Donn Rochlin, this unique course more information, please call instructors Jean-Paul and Judith at will teach you all you need to know to play 541-732-2419. your favorite songs NOW without years of Absolute Beginners lessons. Just for Fun Piano will show you Come “find your feet!” Learn the fundamentals of Salon Style Tan- how to use musical shorthand and save go as you build your dance skills with fun and confidence. Dancers hours of practice time. You will discover of all levels should benefit from the material covered in this class. the “tricks and licks” used by professional AGES 18 and up pianists. Learn all the chords you will need DAYS Thursday to play any song in any style. DATES February 7—March 13 AGES 18 and up TIME 7—8pm DAY Saturday PLACE The Grove, Gym DATE March 1 1195 East Main St, Ashland TIME 10am—1pm COST $48 (6 lessons) PLACE The Grove, Otte/Peterson Beyond the Basics 1195 East Main St, Ashland This class is designed for dancers who understand and can demon- COST $60 (plus $25 for CD & strate the basics of tango and are ready to expand their repertoire. workbook paid to instructor) Focusing on lead and follow skills, you will be introduced to pro- gressive and creative patterns of footwork designed to bring your improvisational skills to the next level. Be prepared to use both your mind and your feet. AGES 18 and up DAYS Thursday DATES February 7—March 13 TIME 8:15—9:15pm PLACE The Grove, Gym 1195 East Main St, Ashland COST $48 (6 lessons) Additional $15 to also attend Beginners
Night in Vienna Prep Class Get ready to dance and play to Strauss at the Rogue Valley Symphony Orchestra’s 3rd Annual Night in Vienna Ball (March 15, 2008). It doesn’t get any more romantic than this! The 7pm class is designed for new dancers. The 8pm class is for experienced dancers. No partner or special shoes needed. Contact Cori Grimm for more infor- mation: 541-482-0134 or www.UpAndDancing.com. AGES 15 & up DAYS Tuesday DATES February 26—March 11 Session 1 | 7—8pm | Easy, low-turn, playful steps Session 2 | 8—9pm | Fast, turning steps PLACE The Grove, Gym 1195 East Main St, Ashland COST $20/class for a 3-week session Christmas Market in Vienna
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http://ashlandparks.recware.com West African Dance Experience the energy, grace and power of traditional West African dance in a fun and dynamic environment, with professional live music and ex- pert technical instruction. Each three-week series focuses on a particular ethnic group’s dance, complete with accurate cultural origins, historical significances Dance African Western and applications in an easy- to-follow format, culminating in the learning of a complete choreography. Special focus on the complex relationship be- tween West African drumming and dance elevates awareness, fosters group participation, and helps beginning through advanced dancers explore the subtleties that make West African dance one of the world’s premier art forms. A special personalized practice CD with authentic music is included in each session. Instructors: Kaya Skye and Ryan Camara of Denbaya Drum and Dance, www.denbaya.org. AGES 15 and up DAYS Sundays DATES Session 1 | Mar 2—Mar 16 Session 2 | Apr 6—Apr 20 Session 3 | May 4—May 18 TIME 6—7:30pm PLACE The Grove 1195 East Main St, Ashland COST $45 (3 lessons, plus $8 materials fee paid to the instructor) iPOD Dancing Get a great lunchtime workout regardless of the weath- er! Bring your own iPod & dance to your favorite music. Held indoors at The Grove Gym; mirrors, hand weights, and ballet bar provided. Get stretched and pump up your cardio workout! AGES 18 & up DAYS Tuesdays & Thursdays DATES Mar 4—May 29 TIME Noon—1pm PLACE The Grove, Gym 1195 East Main St, Ashland COST: FREE No classes held on holidays or over Spring Break
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For More Information Call 541-488-5340 The Parks & Recreation Department The Ashland Parks & Recreation Department is overseen by a five-member elected Parks Commission. The goal of the Parks Commission is to provide and promote recreational opportunities, and to preserve and maintain public lands. The department is composed of three divisions: • The Parks Division operates, maintains, constructs and 1 Lithia Park 10 Dog Park plans parks and recreational facilities within the system. • Parks & Rec Office 11 Siskiyou Mountain Park It also develops new parks and administers open space • Darex Family Ice Rink 12 Sherwood Park areas. (Seasonal) 13 North Mountain Park • Community Center N MT Park Nature Center • The Recreation Division provides recreation and aquatic • Pioneer Hall 14 Bear Creek Greenway program activities for residents of all ages. • Butler Bandshell 15 Hald-Strawberry Park • The Golf Division operates, maintains, and provides pro- 2 Hunter Park/ 16 Community Skate Park fessional services for the Oak Knoll Golf Course, a 9–hole Daniel Meyer Pool 17 Bluebird Park municipal course owned by the City of Ashland. (Seasonal) 18 Oak Knoll Golf Course 3 Garfield Park 19 Community Garden 4 Railroad Park 20 Ashland Middle School 5 YMCA Park 21 Bellview School 6 Garden Way Park 23 Walker School 7 Glenwood Park 24 Helman School 8 Triangle Park 26 Ashland High School 9 Clay Street Park 27 The Grove
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Winter/Spring Program Locations 1 LITHIA PARK 13 NORTH MOUNTAIN PARK & •Parks & Rec Office •Community Center N MT PARK NATURE CENTER •Butler Bandshell •Pioneer Hall Located on N Mountain Ave northeast of Hersey •Darex Family Ice Rink St, this 40–acre park has 3 soccer fields, 2 softball In the hub of downtown sits Lithia Park, Ashland’s fields, 2 baseball fields, an interpretive Nature Center crown jewel. Lithia is a 93–acre vista of emerald and a 15–acre Natural Area. A bike path connects a lawns, tennis courts, a sand-pit volleyball court, neighborhood playground and picnic area to a dem- picnic areas, colorful landscaping and playground onstration garden, pavilion and sand play area near equipment. The park follows Ashland Creek through the N MT Park Nature Center. undeveloped woodlands, and also includes a Japanese garden, two duck ponds, a formal rose 18 OAK KNOLL GOLF COURSE garden and groves of sycamore trees. Nestled among beautiful oaks on a rolling hillside, The ice skating rink, located next to Pioneer Hall, the golf course is located at 3070 Highway 66, on is a seasonal facility open during the late fall and the southern end of the Rogue Valley just east of I–5. winter. The area features a 9–hole course, par 36, covered driving range, clubhouse and pro shop with snack 2 bar. Tournament outings welcome. Open year round. ASHLAND SENIOR CENTER The Ashland Senior Center was established in 1973, and is a component of the Ashland Parks and Recreation De- 27 THE GROVE partment. The Senior Center is housed in Hunter Park at Located at 1195 E Main St, across the parking lot 1699 Homes Avenue and is open Monday through from the City Council Chambers and the Police Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm. Department, and near the intersection of N Mountain Ave. This multi-functional building serves as host to many classes and programs.
Dogs are allowed on leashes in the following parks, open spaces, and trail areas:
A Hald-Strawberry Park H Burnson property
B Siskiyou Mountain Park I Lawrence property C Oredson-Todd Woods TID easements that are J currently in place D Cottle property
E Liberty Street access K The southern-most trail at North Mountain Park F Greenway trails Dog Park on Nevada St L G Granite Street property Dogs allowed off-leash
Ashland Parks & Recreation Office in Lithia Park, 340 S Pioneer St, Ashland
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Feature Locations LEGEND 1. Park Entrance 2. Ashland Plaza Feature Location 3. Shakespeare ! 4. Lower Duck Pond Parking Lot 5. Playground 6. Lithia Fountain Public Restroom 7. Butler Bandshell 8. Rose Garden Drinking Fountain 9. Perozzi Fountain 10. Japanese Garden Barbecue Stand 11. Tennis Courts ! 12. Upper Duck Pond Park Extent 13. Parks Offices 14. Lower Fire Ring Streets & Paved Areas 15. Island Fire Ring Park Trails 16. Swim Reservoir 17. Darex Family Ice Rink Water Feature 18. Pioneer Hall 19. Community Center 10 Ft Contours 20. Feast of Will Lawn Ashland Community Center in Lithia Park 21. Madrone Picnic Area 59 Winburn Way, Ashland Reservation Site ! Due to water quality & duck health issues, please do not feed the ducks! Register Early! Help us avoid the cancellation of programs! 22 Ashland Parks & Recreation • 541-488-5340 • 340 S Pioneer, Ashland OR 97520 • www.AshlandParksandRec.org Pa r k Fa c i l i t y Re n t a l s
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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 Designated family gatherings. Reservation ables T Water
Designated Outdoor Reservable Sites Sites Capacity Electricity There are several reservable sites to choose from, includ- ing rustic natural areas with picnic tables and barbecues H Hillside Picnic Area 25 No Yes No for groups up to 250 people, as well as small and large Q Butler Bandshell 350 No No No lush green lawns for those more intimate or formal gath- S Sycamore Grove 150 No No No erings. T Lawn near Sycamores 150 No No No U Lawn below Upper Duck Pond 150 Yes No No Reservations and Use Permits V Madrone Picnic Area 50 No Yes No Reservations and Use Permits are required for all W Brinkworth Area 75 No Yes No outdoor special events including, but not limited to, X Cotton Memorial Area 250 Yes Yes Yes walkathons, concerts, festivals and weddings. Y Root Memorial area 60 No No No Z Top Southern Lawn Area 25 No Yes No Indoor Reservable Facilities The Community Center, Pioneer Hall, The Grove and Call Us for More Information the Senior Center are indoor facilities available to rent If you are interested in reserving a designated site in Lithia for events such as weddings, receptions, birthday par- Park, the Community Center, Pioneer Hall, Ashland Senior ties, meetings and conferences. Fees and deposits are Center, or The Grove facility, please contact the Ashland required. Community Center for reservations or rental information at 541-552-2266. 23 Ashland Parks & Recreation • 541-488-5340 • 340 S Pioneer, Ashland OR 97520 • www.AshlandParksandRec.org Ci t y Pa r k s & Facilities
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General Park Rules & Regulations It’s Easy to Reserve in Lithia Park! Park hours—dawn to dusk You can make a formal reservation with a debit/credit card by calling 541-552-2266. To pay with a check or Alcohol/Narcotics cash, come by in person to the Ashland Community Center located at 59 Winburn Way. There is a security Not permitted in any Ashland park. deposit for any formal reservation. The wedding fee is $450. For other events such as picnics, birthday parties Amplification and family reunions, the fees vary from $35–$50 per A reservation is required for any amplified 4-hour time block depending on the location. sound and is only allowed in Lithia Park. Lithia Park Bandshell Fires & Barbecues Events involving a performance or amplification may Fires may be built only in designated fire rings only take place at the Bandshell. The noise level may or in barbecue stands raised off the ground. be no louder than 75 db when monitored from a point Please do not leave a fire unattended or leave directly across from the bandshell on the park side of before extinguishing any fire. Granite St. Maximum performance time is 1½ hours, and all performances and activities must cease by Camping 8:15pm. Not allowed in any Ashland park. Dogs Dogs are only allowed in dog-friendly park areas. Refer to the map on page 20. Firearms The use of firearms, fireworks and explosives are not permitted in any Ashland park. Horses/Exotic Animals Not permitted in any Ashland park.
Vending Bandshell in Lithia Park No selling or soliciting is allowed in any Ashland park. Facility Rentals The Ashland Parks and Recreation Department has four facilities suitable for many types of events. All Ashland Community Skate Park facilities have chairs and tables available and some Park hours—dawn to dusk have audio-visual equipment available upon request for a small fee. Alcohol is also allowed with a fee of 1. All participants are required to wear protective $100. head gear while using the Skate Park. Fees, capacity and availability vary for each facility. 2. Skateboard and Rollerblade activities have Call Dawn Lang at 541-552-2266 for information on all priority over bicycle activities. of our rentable facilities. 3. Use the Skate Park at your own risk. Park & Facility Refund Policy Customers receive a full refund with a 2-week notice, 4. Do not use the facility when the skate surface is wet. or if inclement weather prevents use of a reserved area.
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About North Mountain Park & Annual Contributions Once a year we invite community members to show The Nature Center their support for the N MT Park Nature Center by Winter/Spring Hours & Overview making a tax-deductible contribution of any amount. •North Mountain Park is open sunrise to sunset, year-round Donations help fund special projects and events at N •Monday—Friday | 8:30am—4:30pm MT Park, including annual free events (Rogue Valley Earth Day, Bear Creek Salmon Festival, Rogue Valley The N MT Park Nature Center is located next to Bear Creek Bird Day), wildlife restoration and monitoring projects at 620 N Mountain Ave in Ashland. The Nature Center and educational programs and exhibits pertaining to offers a variety of programs that teach about local natural local natural and cultural history. and cultural history and sustainable living. Visitors can enjoy the park’s Demonstration Gardens, nature trails, Please make checks payable to Ashland Parks pavilion and picnic area. Foundation c/o the North Mountain Park Nature Cen- ter, 620 North Mountain Ave, Ashland, OR 97520. Registration PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED 7 DAYS IN ADVANCE
FOR ALL PROGRAMS UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED. T Park Online registration: http://ashlandparks.recware.com. Classes may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment or for other reasons. If this occurs, a full refund will be issued in 2 to 3 weeks. Please see our Refund Policy on page 2. Pavilion at N M at Pavilion All programs will take place at N MT Park Nature Center unless otherwise indicated. We do not guarantee seating for participants who arrive more than five minutes late. Scholarships Available A limited amount of scholarship money is available to all ages for classes and programs through the Ashland Parks and Recreation Department. To obtain a scholarship application, please call the Parks’ Administration Office at 541-488-5340. Enclosed is my Contact Us for More Information • 620 N Mountain Ave, Ashland, OR 97520 tax-deductible donation to the • Tel 541-488-6606 • Fax 541-488-6607 Ashland Parks Foundation • E-mail [email protected] • URL www.ashland.or.us/northmountainpark $500 ______$35______Online Newsletter Go to www.ashland.or.us/nmpnews to view our newsletter $200 ______$15______online. The newsletter is also available at the Nature Cen- ter and the Ashland Parks & Recreation office. To receive a paper copy, please call the Nature Center at 541-488-6606. $50 ______$ ______(other)
Look for this c/o N MT Park Nature Center symbol for Mail to: 620 N Mountain Ave, Ashland OR 97520 Kids’ programs! Register Early! Help us avoid the cancellation of programs! 25 Ashland Parks & Recreation • 541-488-5340 • 340 S Pioneer, Ashland OR 97520 • www.AshlandParksandRec.org No r t h Mo u n ta i n Pa r k Vo l u n t e e r s For More Info Call 541-488-6606
Volunteers Needed Spring ‘08 Field Program Instructors Letters of interest are currently being ac- cepted for volunteers who are interested in teaching about the history of our area to kindergarten through 5th graders. These Volunteer Profile outdoor programs will be taught April through June. Call the Nature Center at 541-488-6606 or email Kari Gies at [email protected] for more information. Service Learning Instructors Volunteers are needed to help teach a variety of service learning programs to vol- unteer groups and students ages 9 and up. BARBARA MASSEY — Friend & Volunteer of the Nature Center Teaching experience is not required. Pro- grams take place outdoors throughout the “ I came here just after the park was begun and before the stream and ponds, year. For more information contact Linda the visitor center and the paths were constructed or the planting was done. Chesney at [email protected] or call the Nature Center at 541-488-6606. So it’s been great to watch it all unveil and help a bit with the process.” Rogue Valley Earth Day On Saturday, April 19 from 11am—4pm Birding opportunities at North Mountain Park abound, from volunteers are needed to help out with organized bird walks to workshops, nest-box clean-outs and the Free Rogue Valley Earth Day Celebra- bird monitoring — activities that are made possible in part by tion at ScienceWorks in Ashland. Two volunteers like Barbara Massey. A retired ornithologist from shifts are available: 10am—1:30pm and southern California, Barbara has shared her expertise and time 12:30—4pm. Volunteers will receive free with the Nature Center over the last eight years. food vouchers. Volunteer Job Announcements Barbara was instrumental in the creation of a wildlife checklist for View new volunteer job announcements at North Mountain Park and a set of bird cards for the Nature Center www.ashland.or.us/VolunteerOpenings. which feature resident and migratory birds of North Mountain Park. With Barbara’s guidance much of the same information from the bird cards was converted into poster format and is now permanently on display on the Nature Center porch for all to enjoy! Volunteer Field Program Instructors — Thanks Barbara also volunteers in the Morphology Department at the Thank you, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Laboratory in Ashland. Between her work at North Mountain volunteer field Park and the Forensics Lab, Barbara is able to continue to pursue program her interest in bird studies. In addition to her work in bird studies instructors! (including authoring several books), Barbara pursues a serious The 2007 interest in the arts — including watercolor and ceramics. Fall season wouldn’t have been the same without you! 26 Ashland Parks & Recreation • 541-488-5340 • 340 S Pioneer, Ashland OR 97520 • www.AshlandParksandRec.org Na t u r e Ce n t e r Ac t i v i t i e s All programs take place at N MT Park Nature Center unless otherwise indicated. For More Info Call 541-488-6606
December Holiday Crafts from Nature Learn to create beautiful hand-crafted gifts from natural and recycled materials to share with friends and family. Crafted items will include floral journals, dream pillows, cat toys, corn husk angels, herbal bath salts, gift boxes and ornaments. AGES 9—14 years Project FeederWatch (parents are welcome to participate) Help count birds that visit the feeders at N MT Park DATE December 18 while learning to identify species with the help of DAY Tuesday experienced Audubon volunteers. This is a great TIME 3:15—5:15pm opportunity for all-level birders to get acquainted with PLACE Pioneer Hall in Lithia Park local birds and mingle with other birders. The informa- 73 Winburn Way, Ashland tion collected will be submitted to Cornell University’s COST $7 FeederWatch project, a nationwide bird monitoring effort.
Wonders of the Winter Solstice Celebrate the solstice with hot cider and good cheer. Join astronomy enthusiast and writer Richard Moeschl to learn about seasonal constellations and celestial events, plus the folklore and cultural importance of this festive season. We welcome non-perishable food donations for Access Food Share.
Project FeederWatch at N MT Park
AGES 10 & up DAYS Alternate Saturdays DATES December 22; January 5, 19; February 2, 16; March 1, 15 TIME 9—10am (except Jan 5; 10—11am) Richard Moeschl COST Free —Photo courtesy Bob Pennell, Medford Mail Tribune AGES All ages welcome DAY Thursday DATE December 20 TIME 7pm PLACE Pioneer Hall in Lithia Park, 73 Winburn Way, Ashland COST $5/Adults; $3/Children
Register Early! Help us avoid the cancellation of programs! 27 Ashland Parks & Recreation • 541-488-5340 • 340 S Pioneer, Ashland OR 97520 • www.AshlandParksandRec.org No r t h Mo u n t a i n Pa r k For More Info Call 541-488-6606 All programs take place at N MT Park Nature Center unless otherwise indicated.
January WINTER WEDNESDAY NATURE TALKS Join us for Winter Wednesday Nature Talks where local experts will share their knowledge of the Rogue Valley’s natural and cultural history in a monthly program this winter, January through March. The Nature Talks will take place at the N MT Park Nature Center at 7:00pm. Look for the snowflakes on this page and the following pages for program details. DATES January 9 Hawks, Masters of the Sky (this page) February 6 Ashland History — What North Mountain Park Tells Us (page 30) March 5 Peter Britt’s Pioneer Victorian Garden (page 31)
Project FeederWatch Preschool Puppet Theatre January 5 & 19 — Details page 27 Gather around and see what Bucky Beaver and friends are up to this winter and spring. A brief lesson will be followed by the puppet show and play time. A snack and related craft/ Winter Bird Walk activity will then be available. Enjoy a new show each month Stroll through N MT Park to view feathered fauna with environmental educator and puppeteer Karin Onkka. with birding expert Vince Zauskey. The leafless Reservations are guaranteed only until 10:30am. Space and winter season offers birders a great opportunity parking are limited – please arrive early! No late seating. to see the birds that winter-over near Bear Creek. Ages Class is intended for preschoolers & kindergartners, Binoculars and field guides will be available for 2—6 years old check-out. All ages welcome. Free. Days 2nd Friday of each month AGES All ages Dates Jan 11 | Feb 8 | Mar 14 | Apr 11 | * DAYS Saturday Times 10 :30 —11:45am DATES January 5 Cost $5 per family, includes two children TIME 8—10am $2 for each additional child COST Free * No puppet show will be offered in May. Beginning in June, summer puppet theatre will take place on both 2nd and 4th Fridays during the summer.
Hawks, Masters of the Sky (Winter Wednesday Nature Talk) Hawks capture our imaginations in ways that few other bird groups do; easily seen, they push our primal poetic buttons. In this program we will examine the natural history of these fascinat- ing creatures, including behavior, habitat and adaptations for survival. We’ll also learn basic ID of some of our local species. We will be well-prepared (and motivated) to join one of the field trips that Dick will be leading to the Klamath Basin in January and March. Dick Ashford, Board Presi- dent of Klamath Bird Observatory, has spent hundreds of hours in the field watching hawks and an equal amount of time researching their natural history. He leads hawk watching outings for several organizations and originated the popular “Hawk Heaven” trips at the San Francisco Bay Flyway Festival. To learn more about the winter Klamath Basin Trips, you may call the Klamath Bird Observatory at 541-201-0866. AGES 12 & up DAYS Wednesday Red-tailed Hawk DATES January 9 —Photo ©Richard Cronberg TIME 7—8:30pm COST $5/adults, $3/children Register Early! Help us avoid the cancellation of programs! 28 Ashland Parks & Recreation • 541-488-5340 • 340 S Pioneer, Ashland OR 97520 • www.AshlandParksandRec.org Na t u r e Ce n t e r Ac t i v i t i e s All programs take place at N MT Park Nature Center unless otherwise indicated. For More Info Call 541-488-6606
January Drawing and Creative Writing in your Pruning Wisteria Nature or Garden Journal Tap into your artistic potential with stimulating sessions on right-brain drawing, guided exercises in creative drawing and writing, and an introduction to calligra- Is your wisteria vine engulfing your phy, haiku and poetry. Other techniques will be used house? Did it fail to bloom last season? to brighten and intensify your journal pages. Learn Join Master Gardener Patrick Marcus for to use watercolor pencils to add color and vibrancy to an informative evening and learn how to sketches. Instructor Irene Brady is an author, illustra- turn your tangled wisteria into monster tor and life-long journal-keeper and right-brain drawing bloomer. Patrick Marcus is a member of workshop presenter. She will guide you through the the OSU Master Gardener Association mysteries of recording the wonders of nature, your of Jackson County and was the garden, or your nature-oriented vacation with observa- volunteer garden manager for the tions, reflections and sketches. Students should bring Ashland Community Garden. the following: a bound blank book with unlined pages AGES 16 & up (or unlined journal in progress) and a lunch. You’ll DAYS Tuesday emerge from the workshop with the strong beginnings DATES January 15 of an illustrated journal and the ability to continue on TIME 7—8:30pm your own using techniques, tips, guidelines and cre- COST $5 ative prompts from the workbook you’ll receive at the workshop. AGES 12 & up DAYS Friday, Saturday & the following Saturday DATES January 12, 13 & 19 TIME 9am—2:30pm GPS and Geocaching COST $95 (includes all materials, except journal) Ever heard of GPS (global positioning system) or geo- PLACE The Grove caching? Would you like to try your hand at this new 1195 E Main St, Ashland technology? This class is for you! We’ll cover the basic NOTE: This is a 3-day workshop (1 weekend, followed history of GPS technology, teach you how to use a by five days to work on journal, then the following Satur- standard GPS unit (bring your own or use one of ours) day to learn and apply watercolor pencil color and confirm and introduce you to the fast-growing recreational journaling process) activity of geocaching, which is modern-day treasure hunting! This class is open to beginners of all ages. By the time you are done you’ll be an expert in mapping and navigating way points, along with searching for and creating your own geocache. Instructor Alexan- dra Steiner works for Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center / 4-H program teaching technology as part of the 4-H Outreach and Technology program. AGES 8 & up DAYS Saturday DATES January 26 TIME 10am—1pm COST $5 rene Brady, right, with right, students fromrene her Brady, Drawing and Creative Writing workshop workshop Writing Creative and Drawing I
Register Early! Help us avoid the cancellation of programs! 29 Ashland Parks & Recreation • 541-488-5340 • 340 S Pioneer, Ashland OR 97520 • www.AshlandParksandRec.org No r t h Mo u n t a i n Pa r k For More Info Call 541-488-6606 All programs take place at N MT Park Nature Center unless otherwise indicated.
February Project FeederWatch Ashland History — February 2 & 16 — Details page 27 What North Mountain Park Tells Us (Winter Wednesday Nature Talk) Before purchase by the City in 1993, the site that is now Crafting with Gourds North Mountain Park was, in succession: a Create beautiful natural bird feeders, bowls, vases and Native American gathering location, a donation land other functional items from locally grown gourds. Use claim, a dump, a neighbor to a sawmill, a farm and a them to beautify your home or yard and provide food homestead. Through photos, interviews and artifacts, and habitat for local birds. Also learn how to grow and instructors Kari Gies and Jan Wright will tell the story dry gourds for your use. This class will be taught by of how the culture and land use of Ashland changed Nature Center Education Coordinator Kari Gies. over the past 200 years. Following the presentation, AGES 12 & up there will be a discussion about how schools, families DAYS Saturday and others can put together their own site histories. DATES February 2 AGES 12 & up TIME 1—3pm DAYS Wednesday COST $8 (includes materials) DATES February 6 PLACE Pioneer Hall in Lithia Park, TIME 7—8:30pm 73 Winburn Way, Ashland COST $5/adults, $3/children
Preschool Puppet Theatre February 8 — Details page 28
DOs and DON’Ts of Landscape Design By looking at some common practices in landscape design, discover how to create a more usable, environ- mentally sensitive and aesthetically pleasing landscape plan. This lecture uses slides depicting some common landscaping practices and some examples of favorable alternatives, including before and after photos of some residential landscapes. Design emphasis is on less- traditional, more water-conserving, lower maintenance landscapes. Instructor Bonnie Bayard is a licensed landscape architect who has practiced in the State of Jefferson for over 25 years. Her practice currently includes residential design and teaching landscape design to homeowners, emphasizing natural, beautiful, efficient and resource-conserving landscapes. Participant at the Crafting with Gourds class AGES 14 & up DAYS Tuesday DATES February 12 TIME 6:30—8:30pm COST $10
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March Project FeederWatch Peter Britt’s Pioneer Victorian Garden March 1 & 15 — Details page 27 with Donn Todt (Winter Wednesday Nature Talk) Peter Britt’s home in Jacksonville was the cradle of horticulture “Collected from the Wild” — in Southern Oregon. Britt pioneered the valley’s vineyard and A Natural Basket Class orchard industry and also created one of the most extraordinary Create a beautiful “twin bottom egg-style and historically significant ornamental gardens in the far west. Join basket” from all-natural local materials, Ashland Parks and Recreation Department’s head gardener Donn including willow, apple, plum, maple, Todt in a guided slideshow “tour” of Peter Britt’s Victorian Garden. dogwood, grape, seaweeds and more. AGES 12 & up Louisa Lenz-Porter lives in Williams, Or- DAYS Wednesday egon, and has made baskets since 1985 DATES March 5 using materials that grow naturally in our TIME 7—8:30pm region. COST $5/adults, $3/children AGES 15 & up DAYS Saturday DATES March 1 Nature and Landscape Drawing TIME 10am—4pm with Irene Brady COST $60 (includes all materials Tap into your artistic right brain as you draw shells, pinecones, needed to complete a basket) feathers, leaves, landscapes and other items. Discover how to shade your drawings for depth and realism. Learn how to use watercolor pencils to add color and vibrancy to drawings. Instruc- tor Irene Brady is the author and illustrator of many award-winning nature books and an experienced right brain drawing workshop presenter. She has worked as scientific illustrator for the National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Lab and illustrated for Audubon, Ranger Rick and other nature magazines. She teaches drawing and jour- naling workshops in the US and Costa Rica. Irene’s encouraging, gentle guidance will show ways to improve your skills. At the end of each class, take home your art and your workbook of step-by- step technique guides. Beginning and intermediate artists will find this nature and landscape drawing class invaluable. All you need to bring is lunch. AGES 12 & up DAYS Saturday, Sunday & the following Saturday DATES March 8, 9 & 15 TIME 9am—2:30pm COST $95 (includes all materials) PLACE The Grove, 1195 E Main St, Ashland NOTE: This is a 3-day workshop (1 weekend, followed by five days to work on drawings, then the following Saturday to learn and apply watercolor pencil color and advanced drawing techniques)
Instructor Louisa Lenz-Porter Preschool Puppet Theatre March 14 — Details page 28
Register Early! Help us avoid the cancellation of programs! 31 Ashland Parks & Recreation • 541-488-5340 • 340 S Pioneer, Ashland OR 97520 • www.AshlandParksandRec.org No r t h Mo u n t a i n Pa r k For More Info Call 541-488-6606 All programs take place at N MT Park Nature Center unless otherwise indicated.
March Pine Needle Basketry, an Introduction Spring Garden Work Party Learn the basic techniques used to make coiled pine nee- Volunteer Orientation dle baskets. This will include information about harvesting Cultivate new acquaintances and enjoy volunteering and storing needles, starting the basket, various stitches, your gardening skills at North Mountain Park. Nature shaping, decorative enhancement and finishing. The class Center staff and volunteers will provide an orienta- will be a hands-on event, and students should be able to tion to the Demonstration Gardens, greenhouse and complete a small basket during the session. A handout composting facility to kick-off the season. Tools and and internet reference links will also be provided. At the snacks will be provided. Monthly mini-workshops on end of class, participants will be able to continue and a variety of gardening topics will be offered during the develop their basketry coiling techniques on their own. volunteer’s sessions. Instructor Sue Yamins has been creating one-of-a-kind AGES 10 & up pine needle baskets for 10 years. She teaches and exhibits DAYS Wednesday her work throughout the Rogue Valley. Please bring a pair DATES March 19 of scissors and lunch. All other materials will be provided TIME 10am—noon by the instructor. COST Free AGES 14 & up DAYS Saturday DATES March 8 TIME 10am—4pm COST $25 (includes materials)
Organic Gardener Jennifer Ewing
Jennifer Ewing will offer two classes this winter to teach you how to grow your own plants and compost your kitchen and yard waste to benefit your garden! Jennifer is a professional organic gardener, garden consultant and compost enthusiast!
Propagation — Growing your own Plants Composting — Such a Green Thing to Do! Increase your success when starting your seeds at Stop sending your kitchen and yard waste to the land- home with or without a greenhouse. Hands-on instruc- fill and then paying for amendments and fertilizers for tion will be provided. Jennifer Ewing has worked out your gardens. By composting you can be part of the the kinks for you and will cover the basics of starting green solution by reducing your solid waste and build- plants from cuttings. This hands-on workshop will give ing nutrient–rich soil. Instructor Jennifer Ewing will you the tools you need to be your own grower. teach the simple steps of home composting, including a AGES 12 & up hands-on demonstration. DAYS Saturday AGES 12 & up DATES March 15 DAYS Saturday TIME 10am—noon DATES March 15 COST $10 TIME 1—2pm COST Free
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April Exploring Art in Nature Preschool Puppet Theatre Combine nature discovery with creative expression in April 11 — Details page 28 this delightful 4-part series of hands-on, after-school experiences. Explore a variety of flora, fauna and art media with instructor Rebecca Slosberg. A lifelong artist and naturalist, Rebecca is a graduate student at SOU who has worked from Alaska to Florida leading interpretive programs and teaching environmental education as a National Park Service Ranger. Rogue Valley Earth Day Celebration AGES 7—12 Growing Our Common Ground DAYS Thursdays in April DATES April 3, 10, 17 & 24 TIME 3:15—5:15pm COST $30 (includes all materials)
Spring Wildflower Walk in Lithia Park Saturday, April 19 Join Jim Duncan of the Southern Oregon Native Plant Society for a wildflower walk in beautiful Lithia Park. 11a m— 4pm Jim will help identify spring wildflowers along some (See page 38 for details!) hillside trails. Bring hiking shoes, water and a snack. AGES 12 & up DAYS Saturday DATES April 5 TIME 1—2:30pm COST $5 PLACE Meet at the Ashland Parks office 340 S Pioneer, Ashland
Spring Birding Walk in Oredson-Todd Woods Enjoy an easy, early scenic walk through Oredson-Todd Woods. AmeriCorps member Jim Janousek of North Photos Courtesy of Mountain Park Nature Center will help identify birds Pam Lott & Charles Bennett along the way. Bring hiking shoes, water and a snack. AGES Ages 10 & up DAYS Wednesday DATES April 9 www.RogueValleyEarthDay.net TIME 7:30—9am COST $3 PLACE Meet at the Oredson-Todd Trailhead, Ashland (turn left on Lupine Drive off of Greenmeadows)
Register Early! Help us avoid the cancellation of programs! 33 Ashland Parks & Recreation • 541-488-5340 • 340 S Pioneer, Ashland OR 97520 • www.AshlandParksandRec.org No r t h Mo u n t a i n Pa r k For More Info Call 541-488-6606 All programs take place at N MT Park Nature Center unless otherwise indicated.
April—May Noxious Weed Pull Rogue Valley Geology in the Earth’s History Carry the Earth Day spirit into the woods with a group Take a walk through Earth’s history with geologist Len effort to control invasive plants such as Scotch broom Eisenberg to learn how our planet and the life on it has and English ivy. Bring friends or make new acquain- changed through time and how Ashland geology fits tances while you build muscles in the springtime air. into it. Len is currently working on academic projects, Tools, gloves and snacks will be provided. No registra- science education and construction of the Briscoe tion required except for groups of 5 or more. Please call Geology Park. He has spent 14 years overseas in oil the Nature Center at 541-488-6606 to register or for exploration. Bring a favorite rock or fossil to share. more information. AGES Ages 9 & up AGES All ages welcome DAYS Wednesday DAY Saturday DATES May 7 DATE April 26 TIME 7pm TIME 9am—noon COST $5/adults, $3/children PLACE Meet at Lithia Park Office, 340 S Pioneer PLACE Meet at Briscoe Geology Park (corner of COST Free Laurel and High Street at Briscoe School) Spring Nature Walk in Hald-Strawberry Park Explore one of Ashland’s less-visited trail areas on an easy-paced, 2-mile hike led by Nature Center Steward- ship Coordinator Linda Chesney. Enjoy an opportunity to get some fresh air and exercise, become acquainted with a scenic area and meet other hikers. We will take time to observe some of the local flora. Bring hiking shoes, water and a snack. AGES Ages 10 & up DAYS Tuesday Briscoe Geology Garden Geology Briscoe DATES April 29 TIME 4:30—6:30pm COST $3 Preschool Puppet Theatre No Puppet Theatre in May — Beginning in June, shows PLACE Meet at the intersection of Scenic and will take place on the 2nd and 4th Fridays each month Logan Dr — on-street parking is available throughout the summer.
Migratory Bird Day Tropics to Tundra (See page 39 for details!) 2008 Artwork 2008 Day Bird Migratory International Klamath Bird Bird Photos Courtesy of Klamath Park & N MT Observatory Saturday, May 10, 8am—noon • www.RogueValleyBirdDay.net Register Early! Help us avoid the cancellation of programs! 34 Ashland Parks & Recreation • 541-488-5340 • 340 S Pioneer, Ashland OR 97520 • www.AshlandParksandRec.org Us e f u l In f o r m a t i o n
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Parks & Recreation Community Resources Ashland Community Garden...... 488-6606 Ashland Chamber of Commerce....482-3486 Jackson County Parks...... 774-8183 Jackson County Animal Control.....774-6654 Daniel Meyer Pool (Jun18-Sep 3)...... 488-0313 Ashland Family YMCA...... 482-9622 Ashland Outrigger Canoe Club...... 488-8520 Jefferson Nature Center...... 773-1039 Darex Family Ice Rink (Nov-Feb)...... 488-9189 Ashland Racquet Club...... 482-4073 Medford Parks & Recreation...... 774-2400 General Recreation...... 488-5340 Ashland Rowing Club (msg ph)...... 482-5998 Oregon Shakespeare Festival...... 482-2111 N MT Park Nature Center...... 488-6606 Ashland Soccer Club...... 488-3406 Rogue Valley Masters (Swimming) Oak Knoll Golf Course...... 482-4311 Bear Creek Greenway...... 774-6231 Todd Lantry...... 482-1047 Park Facility Rentals...... 552-2266 EarthTeach Forest Park...... 601-4718 ScienceWorks Museum...... 482-6767 Special Interest Classes...... 488-5340 Forestry Department...... 552-2900 SOU Community Education...... 552-6331 Weddings in Lithia Park...... 552-2266 Historic Ashland Armory...... 482-1271 SOU Youth Programs...... 552-6331 How to Register Online Online registration is quick, easy, convenient and available 4. Choose An Activity For Enrollment 24/7 from any computer with Internet access. a. In the Ac t i v i t y De t a i l screen, click on Add t o My Ca r t in • See instantly how many spaces are still available for the blue banner under the activity description or at the each activity. bottom of the page. • Pay with VISA, MasterCard or American Express. b. Additional Activities—After you have logged on, you You can also browse the online version of this guide at may continue searching and adding activities to your the Parks and Recreation web page. If you have questions Sh o pp i n g Ca r t . regarding online registration, please call Ashland Parks and 5. update Shopping Cart—If more than one family member will Recreation at 541-488-5340. be attending the activity, you need to enter each one sepa- 1. setting Up An Account—If you Do Not have a customer rately so that we have each family member’s name who will account, please read these instructions. Register from the be in the class. Cu s t o m e r Lo g i n screen. Click on Re q u e s t Acc o u n t Now 6. Choose Enrollees—On this page choose the family member(s) to register. Fill out the Ne w Acc o u n t Re q u e s t completely, who will be registering for each activity, and then select including birth date. Please submit your request only Co n t i n u e . Please Note–If you have not added your family once, and use your own information when filling out the members before reaching the En r o ll e e In f o r m a t i o n page, form, not a child you wish to register. Once you have an they will not appear under the En r o ll e e heading. You can account, you will have the opportunity to add family mem- click on My Acc o u n t from here to add family member(s). bers. Please Note–An accurate e-mail address is required Once all family members have been added, select Sh o pp i n g to complete the registration process. You will receive an Ca r t . From there you may continue to Ch e c k o u t . account confirmation e-mail with your login name. 7. Checkout—Review your Sh o pp i n g Ca r t . From this screen you 2. add Family Members—If you wish to enroll family members can remove activities from your cart, view more activities, other than yourself: or update your cart. If everything is correct, click on the a. Click on My Acc o u n t . Ch e c k o u t button to proceed. (See page 39 for details!) b. Then click on Ch a n g e Fa m i l y Me m b e r s (under the Pe r - s o n al In f o r m a t i o n category.) 8. Confirm Prices—On the Co n f i r m Pr i c e s page look over your c. Fill in the information completely for each member of transaction to confirm the price(s), time(s) and date(s) of each your family. Please Note–Many of our activities have activity/class. Click Co n t i n u e to proceed. age and grade restrictions; therefore, birth dates and 9. Payment—Enter your credit card information on the Pa y m e n t grade completed in school are required. In f o r m a t i o n page. Please Note–The name and address must 3. search For An Activity match those that are on file with your credit card company. a. You may search for activities by Ca t e g o r y , Lo c a t i o n , If the address shown is not your billing address, click on My Cla s s , or by Cla s s Nu m b e r . Acc o u n t and change your address to match your billing ad- b. Click on the activity name to see more details about it. dress. Click Co n t i n u e . 10. Receipt—Print out a copy of your receipt.
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See page 2 for complete registration schedule, options and refund policy. Instructions RECEIVED • See previous page for complete instructions. • Pre-registration is required for all activities except where noted. Date______• 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 Time______Department Headquarters (upper Lithia Park, off Granite St), 340 S Pioneer St, Ashland, OR 97520 • Or fax your completed Registration Form, including credit card information, to the Parks & Staff Initials______Recreation Main Office at 541-488-5314 or the N MT Park Nature Center at 541-488-6607.
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Signature______Date______PLEASE NOTE— PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT IN ANY ASHLAND PARKS AND 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 (Child or Adult)______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 City of Ashland Parks and Recreation Department 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 the City will not provide medical treatment, and I authorize the City 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 the City of Ashland, Parks and Recreation Department, 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 Register Early! Help us avoid the cancellation of programs! 36 Ashland Parks & Recreation • 541-488-5340 • 340 S Pioneer, Ashland OR 97520 • www.AshlandParksandRec.org Co mm u n i t y Ev e n t s Ashland Community Bike Swap http://ashlandparks.recware.com Ashland Parks & Recreation Department, Rogue Valley Transportation District (RVTD) and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission present the 18th Annual Bike Swap. If you are interested in selling your bicycle, and it is in work- ing condition, bring it to the Grove on Friday, May 9, between 6pm and 8pm or Saturday May 10, between 7am and 10am. Photo Courtesy Derek Severson If you are interested in buying a bicycle, the swap is open to the public from noon to 4pm on Saturday, May 10. The Ashland Community Bike Swap will have hundreds of bicycles available. Bike Swap activities include a bicycle rodeo, raffle, Bike-It free- style tricks and fun bicycle races. Call the Ashland Parks & Recreation Department at 541-488-5340 for more Drop off bikes and gear to sell information. DAYS Friday | Saturday Admission price is $1 per person or $3 per family and includes one raffle ticket per person. DATES May 9 | May 10 TIMES 6—8pm | 7—10am Volunteers are needed to help make this event a success! If you would like a “first look” at the bikes for sale and can donate two to four hours of time, please contact the Open to the public Noon—4pm, Saturday, May 10 Ashland Parks and Recreation Office at 541-488-5340. PLACE The Grove, parking lot 1195 East Main St, Ashland Information for Bicycle and Accessories/Parts Sellers: • The Bike Swap will accept bicycles and equipment on Friday, May 9 from 6pm to 8pm and on Saturday, May 10 from 7am to 10am. The seller will agree to donate 15% of each sale benefits bicycle safety education, provided by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance • If you have more than 3 bicycle equipment accessories and/or parts, you can buy a space to sell your items at a cost of $20 per table or $10 for a half table. Spaces will be rented on a first come, first served basis. (No guarantee of a spot the day of the event.) Please call the Ashland Parks & Recreation office at 541-488-5340 to reserve a space. • If you are a for-profit bicycle vendor and would like to have a space at the event, your cost for a space will be $75. Spaces will be rented on a first come, first served basis. (No guarantee of a spot the day of the event.) Please call the Ashland Parks & Recreation office at 541-488-5340 to reserve a space. • Bicycle and parts/accessories sellers who have 3 items or less, will not be paid for sold items on the day of the event. Payment can be expected within 4 weeks of the event. • To retrieve unsold equipment, a signed and numbered receipt must be shown to Bike Swap staff. Equipment WILL NOT be released without the receipt. • Bicycles and equipment must be picked up between 4pm and 5pm on Saturday, May 10. Any unclaimed equipment will become the property of the Ashland Community Bike Swap and will be donated at the discretion of the staff.
FOLK DANCING Folk dancing is a communal and unique multicultural experience. The Ashland International Folk dancers meet every Friday night from 7:30—10:30pm, the first Friday of every month at Pioneer Hall (73 Winburn Way in Lithia Park) and the remaining Fridays at the Ashland Community Center (59 Winburn Way in Lithia Park). Teaching begins at 7:30pm and beginners are always welcome. Dances are Circle, Line and Couples Dance from all countries. Steps range from very easy to quite complicated, but always combine basic footwork in varying patterns. No partner is necessary and a $3 donation is appreciated. For further information contact Ron Waitt at 541-482-8249. Folk dancers at the Community Center 37 Ashland Parks & Recreation • 541-488-5340 • 340 S Pioneer, Ashland OR 97520 • www.AshlandParksandRec.org Co mm u n i t y Ev e n t s For More Info Call 541-488-6606 All programs take place at N MT Park Nature Center unless otherwise indicated.
2008 Rogue Valley Earth Day Celebration at ScienceWorks Growing Our Common Ground! The annual Rogue Valley Earth Day celebration will once again take place on the grounds of ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum, 1500 East Main Street, Ashland. All ages are invited to the free 7th annual community festival where you can discover ways to create an earth- friendly lifestyle while kicking up your heels to live entertainment! With over 75 exhibits, activities for kids and a free shuttle, the event offers something for everyone. Locally grown and organic snacks from area restaurants and businesses will be on sale. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.RogueValleyEarthDay.net or call 541-488-6606. Volunteers are needed to help make this event a success! We have two shifts available, 10:30am – 1pm and 12:30 – 4pm. If you are able to help out, please contact the N MT Park Nature Center at 541-488-6606. Volunteers
will receive free food vouchers! Bennett Charles AGES All ages DAYS Saturday DATES April 19 TIME 11am—4pm Photo Courtesy COST Free PLACE ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum 1500 E Main St, Ashland
Photos Courtesy Pam Lott www.RogueValleyEarthDay.net
Register Early! Help us avoid the cancellation of programs! 38 Ashland Parks & Recreation • 541-488-5340 • 340 S Pioneer, Ashland OR 97520 • www.AshlandParksandRec.org Co mm u n i t y Ev e n t s All programs take place at N MT Park Nature Center unless otherwise indicated. For More Info Call 541-488-6606
‘07 Salmon Festival Sponsors l 2008 Migratory Bird Day + SPAWNERS ($250 )… Ashland Parks & Recreation Depart- Ashland Parks Foundation ment, Rogue Valley Audubon Society Oregon Trout’s Healthy Waters Institute and the Klamath Bird Observatory Dagoba Organic Chocolate will celebrate Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 10, from 8 am - noon OCEAN RUN SALMON ($100)… at the North Mountain Park Nature Ashland Outdoor Store Center. The event will offer a variety Cynthia Lord of engaging outdoor learning activi- The Fish Queen ties for birders of all ages, abilities and Fry Family Farm sleep habits! Hourly guided walks will Jefferson Public Radio visit the mist netting and bird banding Miller’s Renaissance Landscape & Design station to view migratory and resident Oregon Shakespeare Festival birds up close and learn more about Russell and Candice Chapman local conservation. ‘Bird-friendly’ Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino Resort shade-grown coffee will be served. Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Admire or sketch wild birds of prey Education Center from Wildlife Images. Plenty of fun SMOLT ($50)… activities will be offered for young 2008 Artwork Creative Judaica International Migratory Bird Day bird enthusiasts. McKenzie Outfitters Inc. This year’s theme is “Tropics to AGES All ages Weisingers of Ashland Tundra.” Migratory birds travel long DAYS Saturday distances between breeding and EGGS ($25)… DATES May 10 non-breeding sites throughout the Albertsons TIME 8am—noon Western Hemisphere. In 2008, Migra- Ashland Food Cooperative COST Free tory Bird Day will explore the birds Four & Twenty Blackbirds that make these fantastic journeys, La Baguette/Hardware Cafe the habitats on which they depend Market of Choice and the people who are important to Shop ‘n Kart the conservation of birds and their habitats along the way. Photos Courtesy of Klamath Bird Observatory & N MT Park
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Register Early! Help us avoid the cancellation of programs! 39 Ashland Parks & Recreation • 541-488-5340 • 340 S Pioneer, Ashland OR 97520 • www.AshlandParksandRec.org Ashland Parks & Recreation PRSRT STD 340 South Pioneer St U.S. POSTAGE Ashland, OR 97520 PAID 541-488-5340 PERMIT # 125 www.AshlandParksandRecreation.org ECRWSS MEDFORD OR RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER
Co m m u n i t y Ev e n t s 2008 Rogue Valley Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 19, 11am—4pm www.RogueValleyEarthDay.net (See page 38 for details)
2008 Rogue Valley Migratory Bird Day Saturday, May 10, 8am—noon www.RogueValleyBirdDay.net (See page 39 for details)
2008 Artwork International Migratory Bird Day
2008 Ashland Community Bike Swap Saturday, May 10, noon—4pm (See page 37 for details)