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Eclectic Music and More January Shows
AStClair 0 In January, St. Clair Productions is producing two very different shows: Yuval Ron Trio on Friday, January 16 and Suzanne Westenhoefer on Friday, January 30. Both are at the Unitarian Fellowship, 87 4th St., Ashland and begin at 8 pm. You can find out more about them and buy tickets at www.stclairevents.com or 541-535-3562. Tickets also available at the Music…
10 Reasons Why Network Care is your BEST New Year’s Resolution:
Dr. Erin Pollinger 0 1. Network Care helps the frontal lobe of the brain (which is the part of the brain that says “eat well, exercise and embrace new behaviors that will support you in your health) become activated so you can EFFORTLESSLY make those changes that you are SO READY to make! 2. Network Care can finally help you understand what your pain…
Productive Systems
Susan Alderson 0 Systems are a series of reproducible efforts. Some are efficient, and some are Rube Goldberg’s crazy inventions. The person who loses their keys consistently has a system just as much as the one who lines up pens on their desk. What matters is having productive systems. It’s much better to take action – any action – than to spin in…
Join us for the Cabaret’s bigger than ever 30th Season Celebration!
Oregon Cabaret Theatre 0 From the moment you step through the doors into the theater, with its beautiful stained glass window and its iconic movie palace chandelier, you know you’re in for a special evening. The Cabaret offers first class dining and unforgettable shows featuring professional performers from all over the country. For our 30th season we’re pulling out all the stops and bringing…
Happy New Year!
Northwest Nature Shop 0 The New Year is the perfect time to rededicate yourself to enjoying nature. Here is a list of New Year’s resolutions to encourage you to connect with your natural surroundings: 1. Put up a bird feeder. Place feeders in ideal spots for observation. Have binoculars and a field guide close-by. 2. Go Native. Native plants adapt much easier to periods…
A New Year…Imagine
Mountain Meadows 0 “There is life after retirement, and it is BETTER.” (Catherine Pulsifer) It is 2015! Some will welcome the New Year with promises or resolutions to be kept. Some will start this New Year with the addition of new family members. Some will plan a vacation trip of a lifetime. No matter how we “ring in the New Year” for all…
Think Yourself Thin
Kelly McLoughlin 0 With the end of the year fast approaching many of us are thinking about new beginnings and those New Year’s resolutions. I declare that the New Year is my favorite holiday, if you can call it a holiday. Christmas is over. (What a relief. I know, “Bah humbug.”) For me it’s about making some changes and seeing how I can…
What Does a Good Dental Experience Look Like? Part 2
Charles E. Jones DDS 0 After the big 3 questions of Cost, Schedule, and Comfort here is the single most important determinant to the quality of your care: Does my dentist and team have my very best interests at heart and can I trust them? Here are some ways to help you determine whether your team does indeed have your interests at heart: You should…
Grounding
Janie Chandler 0 One of the most common energetic disturbances that modern humans experience is being ungrounded. You may experience this as feeling spacey, absent-minded, anxious, unbalanced or uncoordinated, or like you’re spinning your wheels. Like any building, the human body needs to be able to ground excess energy down into the earth as well as be able to draw the supportive energies…
Ducks, Carbon, the Battle of Clover Creek
Diarmuid McGuire 0 At 2:00 PM Pacific time on New Year’s Day, 2015, the Ducks of Oregon, will meet the Seminoles of Florida State at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl and on the flat screen at Green Springs Inn. This game will be one for the ages. The forces of rectitude, led by the upstanding Marcus Mariota (unblemished except for a speeding ticket) will meet…
The Science of Bottle Aging Wine
Enoteca 0 Why is it that some wines can be enjoyed a few months after bottling, while others need time to mature and improve? The answer is kind of complicated! Every batch of wine contains its own unique blend of acids, sugars, minerals, tannins, etc. that determine how the wine will taste when it is young and in the future. Each element…
The Top 10 Things You May Not Know About Physical Therapy
Direct Physical Therapy LLP 0 10. Physical therapists can work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, private practices, home health agencies, schools, nursing homes, and even the Emergency Room. 9. In addition to working in different settings, there are different types of physical therapy. These may include orthopedic, acute care, post-operative care, wound care, and neurologic rehabilitation. 8. Physical therapists can…
A New Year…A New Hope
LivingInSouthernOregon.com 0 This past year was filled with such joy and precious memories. I look back and I can’t even begin to count all my blessings. It’s not like there wasn’t heartache, tragedy and obstacles to overcome because there were. But I surrounded myself with people who rallied behind me, who lifted me up and I was determined to see the “good.”…
Happy New Year
Ben Chew 0 Happy New Year from the coaches and staff here at CrossFit Ashland! 2014 has been an amazing year of growth for us here at CrossFit Ashland and we are eagerly looking forward to sharing the coming year with our new and seasoned athletes. If you are anything like me, the holiday season can wreak havoc on our bodies. With a…
The Value of Massage Training with Stephanie Shrum – A Therapist’s Perspective
Co-Creative Healing 0 by Anna Duval of Heart Waters Massage I’ve been participating in Stephanie Shrum’s massage training classes for almost a year and as I expected, the experience is rich and invaluable. I’m a massage therapist myself here in Ashland and have wanted to find an ongoing training program with an experienced, competent bodyworker for a few years. In my opinion,…
And The Winner Is…
Casey Roland 0 Last winter’s cold snowstorm left the roads covered in ice for weeks, making for busy tow truck drivers and full auto body repair shops. This winter’s 75 mph windstorm is keeping the tree companies’ phones ringing. It was a freaky kind of wind that moved in fingers and troughs through town, putting the smack down on everything from stop signs…
Fiddler on the Roof & Spotlight on Roy Orbison
Camelot_Theatre 0 Camelot continues its critically acclaimed Fiddler on the Roof thru January 11; many performances are sold out! The 2015 season begins with Spotlight on Roy Orbison, running January 15 – January 25. Spotlight on Roy Orbison is directed by Priscilla Quinby, with a script by Catherine Noah and musical direction and arrangements by Karl Iverson. Elvis called him “the greatest…
Winter with Ashland Parks & Recreation
Ashland Parks And Recreation 0 Have you had a chance to get out and ice skate with us? This season we are featuring something for everyone! Check out our lineup of NEW programming: • Cheap Skates (skate rentals just .50/ea) • Frozen Tots (youngsters ages 13 and under skate to music and take part in special activities) • Advanced Skate (hard and fast skating) • …
Busy Planting for Spring
Ashland GreenHouses 0 Ashland Greenhouses would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and are very excited for another year of gardening! January may seem gloomy at times but inside the greenhouses it’s sixty degrees or more. We are busy planting thousands of plants and baskets each week from now until mid-May. I encourage you to come out and see how much…
Winter Seasonal Therapeutics Workshop – January 19th at Ashland Food Co-op
Ashland Food Coop 0 Are you hoping for the healthiest and happiest winter yet? Ashland Food Co-op’s Wellness staff has teamed up with MegaFood to offer a FREE community workshop where you’ll learn about lifestyle, nutrition and supplementation strategies to add to your daily habits right away. The workshop will address both seasonal mood changes and winter immune system stress. During the shorter, darker…
Take Care of That Battery!
Ashland Electric Bikes 0 If you own or have been looking into an electric bike you know that the battery is the single most expensive component. Replacement costs run the gamut from $400 to over $1000 for a high quality lithium battery pack. Needless to say, it’s something you’ll want to maintain as effectively as possible to protect your investment. The simplest take-away from…
Gratitude in the New Year
Ashland Artisan Emporium 0 As we celebrate a New Year, I wanted to take a moment to truly express my gratitude to the dozens and dozens of fabulously talented people that I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know over the years. We owe the success of AAE to these hard-working local people that have a passion for what they do. AAE has become…
THE CORPORATE VEIL
Allen Drescher 0 I have told the cats that if they want to travel back up to the San Juan Islands to visit their retired friend, the old Tom, that they will have to earn some money to pay for the gas. They declare that they will earn the money by selling goods out of my retail store during their breaks. I agree,…
Happy New Year
All About Parties 0 2014 was a success! What a great wedding season and an amazing holiday! We hope to blow 2014 out of the water and party all the way through 2015. All About Parties is here for all your party or event needs. We are here to help with all the details. The girls here love to help brainstorm ideas, make suggestions,…
Matt Lambert – Rogue Rock Gym – Creating a Foothold in the Community
BeckyBrown 0 Local rock climbers know the Rogue Rock Gym as the Rogue Valley’s premier indoor climbing facility and a fabulous place to get in shape and have fun with climbers of all types. Providing professional instruction, group events and parties, kids climbing programs, fitness equipment and more, the Rogue Rock Gym is a great place to connect with other climbers, make…
Sarah Vaile, Associate Attorney with Robert W. Good, Attorney, LLC
BeckyBrown 0 Most readers are likely familiar with Robert Good’s monthly business column here in the LocalsGuide. Each month Bob tackles a new topic and sheds some light for readers on the complex world of legal services. While Bob has been practicing law in Jackson County for over 20 years, what many may not know is that attorney Sarah Vaile joined the…
Raven Wood Works – Jake Hayes & Jud Olsen
Shields Bialasik 0 For those looking for high-quality, custom woodwork for furniture, building and remodel typically only found in places such as Portland or San Francisco look no further. With decades of experience between them, Jake Hayes and Judd Olsen of Raven Wood Works pride themselves on excellent craftsmanship and unique design not easily found elsewhere. Jake and Judd have a large portfolio…
Blue Toba – A Cultural Culinary Experience – Leslie Caplan & Birong Hutabarat
BeckyBrown 0 The word is getting out and an unmistakable buzz is being generated by fans of Ashland’s newest authentic Indonesian restaurant, Blue Toba. Serving up traditional Indonesian fare, hand- crafted from leaves, pods and spices not found anywhere else in the world, its no wonder Leslie Caplan and Birong Hutabarat are bustling and busy these days in their tiny, but immaculate,…
Zach Edwards – Ashland Automotive – The Best Automotive Care in Ashland
BeckyBrown 0 Zach Edwards is a busy guy. Ashland Automotive, his shop in the Hersey Street business park, was busy on a recent Wednesday morning and getting him to take a break for a LocalsGuide chat was no easy task. It’s clear that Zach’s shop is busy for a reason. When he opened just six years ago, he knew he was filling…
Juliet Butters Doty – Unwind the Soul
Shields Bialasik 0 Last year we introduced readers to Juliet Butters Doty, a Spiritual Body Trainer who is now an important member of our Ashland community. Juliet previously discussed her experiences of being involved in the ‘Daystar Mystery School.’ Trained and mentored by Reverend Medina Varley, a seemingly ordinary woman with extraordinary knowing, Juliet’s interview with the LocalsGuide was her public debut in…
Trevor Hayes – Tile & Stone Design Center
Shields Bialasik 0 Conveniently located at 552 “A” Street in the Historic Railroad District, The Tile & Stone Design Center is your one-stop shop for all your tile and stone needs. Owned and operated by Trevor Hayes, the Tile & Stone Design Center has served the Rogue Valley for more than 25 years. We headed downtown recently to speak with Trevor and get…
Happy Holidays from LocalsGuide
BeckyBrown 0 The holiday season means different things to each one of us. Here at LocalsGuide, the holidays are most definitely about abundance and gratitude. Without our loyal advertisers and amazing collaborators, we would not experience the growth and success that has fueled our expansion beyond the pages of the paper you hold in your hands. What began as a 16 page…
Healing, Peace & LOVE
Juliet Doty 0 There are so many of us who are being impulsed to question our lives, right now. Are you really Happy? Why are you here? What is your innate design and why has your life played out as it has? Ponder upon these questions; they will lead you deeper within yourself. You inner world is key to your Mastery during these…
10 Holiday Requests that Won’t Make Seniors’ Gift Lists:
Indra Nicholas 0 While material gifts could satisfy the desires of a senior loved one, why not choose a present that is even more meaningful – a gift from the heart? Make it a special day be taking your older adult to a favorite store or create an online shopping experience Carry on the holiday cooking traditions, asking the senior to help where…
ANCIENT MARTIAL ART, MODERN WORLD
Joseph Fichter 0 My friend Ed asked me recently, “What in the world is this Takenouchi Ryu you talk about all of the time?” I paused for a moment. This is a very good question that curiously defies an easy reply. “Well, it is a Japanese koryu martial art founded in 1532 by Takenouchi Hisamori during the years of civil strife and war…
Art & Community
Diarmuid McGuire 0 From the bridge that crosses the Estuary of Bilbao, the museum looks like a gargantuan ship, perhaps a relic of the Basque city’s seaport past or maybe a visiting vessel from a distant galaxy. At night, the titanium skin of the curving hull glows with light reflected from the bustling downtown that surrounds it. Walk from the Guggenheim toward the…
A Mattress that Will Improve Your Life
Brian Garrison 0 Buying a new mattress is a pretty darn confusing process. They all basically look the same and each brand seems to have five people you know love it and five people you know hate it. Then when you actually go shopping for one you usually get a salesperson that seems more interested in showing you how smart he/she is by…
All About Winter Gløgg
Enoteca 0 It’s chilly outside and I can’t think of a better way to warm up than with a steaming hot cup of gløgg in my hands. What is gløgg, you ask? It is mulled wine, a warm beverage made with red wine, various spices and fruit. It can also be made non-alcoholic. Gløgg is the Norwegian name for the beverage, sometimes…
IMAGINE…
Mountain Meadows 0 “If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.” -William Arthur Ward Imagine…early December and you enter the doors of an exquisite clubhouse and walk into the lobby. To your left is a beautiful, sparkling Christmas tree welcoming you to the inviting, warm room. A resident exits from an elevator laughing…Business Listings
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