PARKS…
Thanks to a generous donation from Dennis Powers to the Ashland Parks Foundation, the lights at the Lithia Park Pickleball Courts have been upgraded and are fully functional.
The Ashland Japanese Garden in Lithia Park is almost complete. The authentic garden is open at this time. Learn more at AshlandJapaneseGarden.org.
RECREATION…
Watch for the 2023 WinterSpring Community PlayGuide… What to Do! This guide will be mailed to all Ashland Households. View the current guide and register for programs at ashland.or.us/register.
The Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink is open! The rink is located in Lithia Park at 95 Winburn Way. We hope you can experience one of the most magical places in Ashland… that little outdoor rink in beautiful Lithia Park, where the air is fresh, and the white lights are twinkling. We hope you can join us for our gala annual event, FIRST FROST Community Skating Event, Saturday, December 17. Complete info at ashland.or.us/IceRink.
VOLUNTEER…
Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink — Volunteers are needed at the Ashland Ice Rink! Volunteers help young skaters, keep the rink welcoming, and assist with events. Weekend and afternoon shifts are available. Volunteers earn free skate passes, and students earn community service hours. No skating experience needed.
Bike Maintenance Work Parties — Come volunteer to fix up bikes at the Grove, 1195 E Main St, every Wednesday afternoon, 1:30 -4:30 p.m. All experience levels are welcome. Bikes are distributed to local aid organizations and low-income residents of the area and sold at the Bike Swap to help raise funds for bike safety education in the Rogue Valley.
For all volunteer opportunities, to learn more, sign-up or to join an email list, please call or email Volunteer Coordinator, Sulaiman Shelton, at 541.552.2264 or Sulaiman.shelton@ashland.or.us.
SENIOR SERVICES…
Our Senior Services Division offers many services and activities at Ashland Senior Center and The Grove. Learn more and sign up at AshlandSeniorServices.org or 541.488.5342. We have the following free, upcoming events. (Registration is required by emailing seniorinfo@ashland.or.us or calling 541.48.5342.)
• Technology Basics Class Series: iPhone and iPad Basics, Wednesday, December 14, 1 p.m.
• Holiday Party with refreshments, carols and gifts, Wednesday, December 21, 2 p.m.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION…
Parks and Recreation Commissioners hold their regular business meeting the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. Study Sessions are typically held the 1st Wednesday of the month. Check the APRC public meeting calendar at AshlandParksandRec.org. You can also learn how you can participate, contact the Commissioners, and view Commissioner bios and goals, agendas and minutes.
For more info visit AshlandParksandRec.org, email ParksInfo@ashland.or.us or call 541.488.5340. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AshlandParksandRec and use the hashtags #APRCstayConnected #AshlandParksandRec #APRC #FunItsInOurNature #AshlandWhatToDo
