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🌱 How much could Ashland electric bills rise after Wednesday’s study session?
Coming up: Rogue Theater Company Presents: Ripcord on the Ashland Patch calendar

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- How much could Ashland electric bills rise after Wednesday’s study session?
Also on today's calendar: Creative Writing Workshop and 5 more events.
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- Tuesday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 55 and low of 41 degrees.
- Wednesday: A few morning showers; cooler, temps: high: 50, low: 40.
- Thursday: Rain, with a high of 58 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ashland City Council to discuss electric rate hikes during Wednesday special study session - Ashland News - Community-Supported, NonProfit News (ashland.news) — Ashland residents could see electric bills rise about 3.9% annually starting in 2026, as the City Council reviews a rate study to shore up utility finances and aging infrastructure. This week’s meetings also tackle RV zoning, park activity rules, tobacco and vape licensing, construction fees, and a major consulting contract to guide Ashland’s long-range strategic plan.
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📸 Around Ashland
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ashland
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★ Featured events ★
- Rogue Theater Company Presents: Ripcord
Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E Nevada St, Ashland
1:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- Creative Writing Workshop
Ashland Library , 410 Siskiyou Blvd , Ashland
2:30 pm - RVML presents : Bridging Divides with Marla Estes – “How to Build a Bridge”
Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library , 1757 Ashland St , Ashland
7:00 pm - Caroling Party
Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship , 87 4th St , Ashland
7:00 pm - RVML’s Annual Holiday Mixer and Open House!
Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library , 1757 Ashland St , Ashland
6:00 pm - 38th Dickens' Feast - Winchester Inn - Ashland
Alchemy Restaurant and Bar , 35 S 2nd St , Ashland
6:00 pm - A Judy Garland Christmas
Angus Bowmer Theatre (see Oregon Shakespeare Festival) , 20 E Main St , Ashland
7:30 pm - Seasonal Rituals (UB)
Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship , 87 4th St , Ashland
12:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
📣 Ashland Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Coffee & Crosswords, 55+ YRS
Community Room, Central Point Library
10:00 am - Holiday Craft Night (FREE)
Talent Maker City , 109 Talent Ave , Talent
5:00 pm - Hedrick Choir Concert
NMHS
6:30 pm - Band Concert
SMHS Theater
7:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Went to see The Nutcracker performed by the Studio Roxander dancers this weekend.
So good! Completely charming, humorous, excellent dancing... and shorter than the classic! So enjoyed. You will too! The ballet continues next… (Nextdoor Upper Diamond) - Evening all,
My kid is home for winter break from University of Oregon. They took a class in urban design. For the final, they have to write a blob on their… (Nextdoor Bear Creek)
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Ashland. Apply here.
- Oregon Staffing posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Ashland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ashland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Talent
- Annual Lights on Bikes ride brightens Talent holiday scene (ashland.news)
Medford
- Menorah lighting promotes unity in Southern Oregon (kdrv.com)
- Local Musician performing one day before life-changing 2024 incident (kdrv.com)
- Holiday shipping deadlines approaching as Christmas nears (kobi5.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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