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Ashland, Oregon Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Ashland! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Ashland wants you to handle the next deer or bear visit
- How could private parking lots reshape downtown Ashland’s future?
- Which books are Ashland experts urging your kids to read this summer?
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A stray morning thunderstorm, with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 44.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Ashland pairs with ODFW to launch "Save Our Wildlife" campaign (kdrv.com) — Ashland is rolling out a new “Save Our Wildlife” campaign with ODFW to help residents handle deer and bear encounters more safely and avoid lethal removals. The city is promoting bear-resistant trash cans through Recology, a new Wildlife Tracker for non-emergency reports, and clear phone numbers for urgent and recurring wildlife issues so neighbors can respond confidently. 
2. Ashland Planning Commission - Will Urge City Council To Allow Privately Owned Parking Lots (theashlandchronicle.com) — Ashland’s Planning Commission voted 5–0 to urge the City Council to let private landowners operate paid public parking lots, including a proposed lot at 40 N. Main Street. Officials say changing the current code, which reserves that right for the city, could support downtown economic development and enable larger projects with underground parking and housing above.
3. What Southern Oregon book experts recommend kids read this summer (ijpr.org) — Ashland’s library branch manager and the owner of Bloomsbury Books are sharing specific book picks to keep local kids reading and engaged over summer break. From silly picture books to dystopian YA novels, they highlight titles and strategies to help Ashland families find that “hook book” that turns reluctant readers into lifelong book lovers.
4. Ashland's MuralFest III features live painting and musicians (kdrv.com) — Ashland residents can look forward to Southern Oregon MuralFest III at ScienceWorks on June 20–21, featuring live mural painting, local musicians, food, and vendors. The free, family-friendly festival also adds an indoor gallery focused on stories from the region’s houseless community, with proceeds supporting participating individuals and keeping completed murals on display for months afterward.
📸 Around Ashland
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Upcoming Events in
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4th & 5th District Track Meet
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Low-cost Vaccination and Microchip Clinic
Friends of the Animal Shelter Talent Oregon -
Ashland Sidewalk Fair
Friends of the Animal Shelter Full Circle Realty, 240 E Main St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
11:00 am
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Thrift Store →
Eagle Point Senior Center, 121 Loto St, Eagle Point
9:00 am -
Community Yoga, 13+ YRS
Jackson County Library Services Ruch Meeting Room (Full Room A B Side), Ruch Library
9:00 am -
Community Coffee Hour, 18+ YRS
Jackson County Library Services Meyer Memorial Trust Community Meeting Room, Phoenix Library
10:00 am -
Budget Meeting
Three Rivers/Josephine County SD 8550 New Hope Rd, Grants Pass, OR 97527, USA
4:00 pm -
Pinot + Pages
Central Point Chamber of Commerce Hummingbird Estate: 1677 Old Stage Rd. Central Point, OR 97502
5:00 pm -
EPHS Local Scholarship Awards Night - Cafeteria
Eagle Point High School Eagle Point, OR 97524
6:30 pm -
School in Session
Upper Rogue Center for Educational Opportunities Eagle Point, OR 97524 -
Central Point Wild Rogue Pro Rodeo
Central Point Chamber of Commerce Jackson County Expo 1 Peninger Road Central Point, OR 97502 -
District Office Open
Eagle Point School District 9 Eagle Point, OR 97524
7:30 am
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We will be dancing at the Grove this Saturday night.
You are invited! Contra dancing is very fun and easy to learn! (Nextdoor Quiet Village) - I’ve recently broken a tooth.
It has left a very ‘spikey’ object in my mouth. And I’m sure I’m not alone in this but, I possess a very large fear of dentists, surgery in my mouth,… (Nextdoor Upper Diamond)
- Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Ashland. Apply here.
- Fred Meyer Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Medford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ashland here.
Ok Ashland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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