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🌱 How could Ashland’s night lawn rules change after council pushback?
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In today's newsletter:
- How could Ashland’s night lawn rules change after council pushback?
- What does Ashland’s $50,000 settlement with a former OSF actor mean?
- Will Ashland protect rare grasslands or sell them to the highest bidder?
Also on today's calendar: Spring Luncheon and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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📰 News we're reading
1. Ashland ‘night lawn' hours could be rolled back (rv-times.com) — Ashland city leaders are reconsidering the newly expanded hours at the night lawn homeless camping area behind the police station, after concerns about rats, maintenance, and neighborhood conflicts. Councilors, the police chief, and advocates are weighing possible new hours, locations, and management partners in a series of upcoming meetings that could reshape how the city enforces camping rules. 
2. City Of Ashland Settles Lawsuit With OSF Actor 2019 Incident (theashlandchronicle.com) — Ashland city officials have reportedly agreed to a $50,000 settlement with a former Oregon Shakespeare Festival actor who alleged mistreatment by Ashland police after a 2019 late-night arrest downtown; the deal still needs Jackson County court approval. The settlement includes no admission of wrongdoing, while a separate federal case against Jackson County and sheriff’s staff continues.
3. Ashlanders urge conservation as city considers sale of Imperatrice property (ashland.news) — Ashland officials are weighing whether to sell the Imperatrice and part of the Hardesty properties, and residents are pushing for strong conservation, farming, and possible solar uses. At a packed Bellview Grange meeting, neighbors, conservationists, farmers, and a solar advocate debated how to balance budget needs with preserving rare grasslands, wildlife habitat, and valuable farmland on the city’s northern edge.
4. From the 960 Sports Desk – April 16, 2026 (mybasin.com) — Ashland is hosting the Cascade Conference Track and Field Multi-Event Championships today, bringing in Oregon Tech and other conference athletes for local fans to watch. The regional sports roundup also highlights Klamath Union softball, an upcoming Oregon Tech baseball series, and the Portland Trail Blazers’ playoff schedule, plus a call for coaches and fans to share game stats.
📸 Around Ashland
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Rogue Valley Bike Swap
The Grove, Ashland Parks and Recreation, 1195 E Main St #2271, Ashland
12:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Spring Luncheon
Ashland Food Co-Op , 237 N 1st St , Ashland
12:00 pm -
Borromeo/Verona String Octet
Music Building , 450 S Mountain Ave , Ashland
3:00 pm -
Celebration of Life (GH + UTB)
Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship , 87 4th St , Ashland
4:00 pm -
Come From Away
Angus Bowmer Theatre (see Oregon Shakespeare Festival) , 20 E Main St , Ashland
8:00 pm -
Mr. Nice Guy 4/20 Celebration - Find your best bud!
Mr. Nice Guy Dispensary , 609 E Jackson St. , Medford
2:00 pm -
Hootenanny (UTB)
Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship , 87 4th St , Ashland
5:30 pm
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Saturday April 25
📣 Ashland Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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In Person Emotional Eating Support Group – Pre and Post-Operative Focused – PM – Julie Kokinakes, RD
Southern Oregon Bariatric Center , 537A Murphy Rd , Medford
12:00 pm -
SMHS Spring Market (SMHS)
Medford , OR 97504
10:00 am -
Paws to Read: K9 Reading Buddies
Community Meeting Room , Jacksonville Library
2:00 pm -
Ambrose & Galfano at Walkabout Brewing - Medford, Oregon
Walkabout Brewing Co. , 921 Mason Way , Medford
6:00 pm -
Community Yoga, 13+ YRS
Ruch Meeting Room (Full Room A B Side) , Ruch Library
9:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Wednesday April 22
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💬 Chatter
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I know that the library has study rooms available, but theyre limited to only a few reservations per person per month, and I would be looking to host… (Nextdoor Oak Knoll)
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