Sustainability and Disaster: NSWA and the Sustainability Collective discuss disaster relief and preparedness

The Sustainability Collective held its first meeting in October of 2022. The Collective creates a nurturing environment to create art and share ideas on activism, sustainability, environmental and social justice and personal wellness. The Collective encourages thought on responsibility and…

Ashland’s New Japanese Garden In Lithia Park

Lithia Park houses Ashland’s Japanese garden, which had its grand opening just a couple of weeks ago on October 22nd, 2022. The garden designer is  Toru Tanaka, a Japanese man who specializes in designing Japanese gardens, as he has created other…

Here’s How to Have Fun and Stay Safe During This Spooky Season

Photo by Autumn Micketti We may have to cancel our big Halloween bashes, but that does not mean Halloween is canceled. There will still be spooky movies, tasty treats, and costumes galore. And with tips and tricks from the Center…

Jacksonville streets in the rain

Year of the pig: Jacksonville’s historic Chinese New Year parade

Southern Oregon’s rich history of Chinese immigration extends back to the beginning of the Oregon Gold Rush in the 1850s. To commemorate this history, the town of Jacksonville, Ore., working with Southern Oregon Chinese Cultural Association puts on a yearly…