Absolutely loved the Excel course I took with Mary's team at Soul Canyon. A complex topic was…read morebroken down into easy-to-comprehend modules with relevant real world examples. I would definitely recommend Soul Canyon for team trainings or personal professional development.

Yellow Cupboard is a cool little Family business that specializes in high quality, natural, and…read moreresponsibly sourced art, school and craft supplies for the entire clan. It's located in the Railroad District and it's right next to the Jega Gallery. The folks here are Midwest nice and very engaged regarding the associated educational applications of their products.

If you are thinking about traveling to attend United Bicycle Institute, pause and seriously…read morereconsider. Many students come from out of state and spend real money on flights, lodging, food, and time away from work. Based on my experience, this program is NOT worth that investment. I would NOT recommend spending your time or money here. The learning environment did not feel professional or inclusive. I experienced repeated dismissive behavior from an instructor, Peter Branson, including being addressed in ways I had clearly asked him not to use. I felt singled out and criticized rather than supported as a student. When I raised these concerns with management, the response minimized the issue instead of taking it seriously. If you are LGBTQIA + or simply want a respectful, psychologically safe place to learn, this is NOT it. The instruction quality also did not justify the cost. - Much of the class time involved reading manuals independently with limited structured teaching. - Instructors frequently focused on servicing private clients' bikes rather than actively coaching students. For the tuition and certification fees being charged, I expected far more hands on training, guidance, and accountability. Overall, this felt like an expensive and disappointing experience. There are better, more welcoming, and more practical ways to learn bike mechanics. Save your travel costs and choose a program that truly values students and provides real instruction.

I took the 2 week professional course and loved it. The curriculum has been refined for 30…read moresomething years, and you can tell. From 8-5 M-F for two weeks, you talk about a subject and then you get to do the associated "hands-on" activity (ie taking apart a hub, then putting it back together), usually with your daily bench partner (changes each day). By the end, you've covered most parts of the most common types of bikes. And, you get to take a 5-lb textbook home, so you can reference the "how-to" section later. I didn't take this class to get a job in the bike industry; I am more of a home mechanic who felt confused and overwhelmed with a million questions, and now I feel satiated. I can better judge whether a Craigslist part might work on my bike, I could take care of a lot of during-ride mechanicals or at least know where to start, and I can overhaul my own bike. There were three teachers; usually one lectured and then all three would walk around during the hands on practice session to answer questions, correct us, and sign off on our work. This was very satisfying after having spent many hours in bike kitchens or similar where there aren't enough people to answer or explain. Here, they really *want* to answer your question and will give you a lengthy explanation. They were all patient, kind, encouraging and knowledgeable people who both knew not only bikes but how to teach. Everything is open-book and basically everything done is for the point of learning and getting better, not competitively. If regular school were more like Bike School, the world would be a better place! Access info: - Spring was a great time to come. If you are sensitive to wildfire smoke, I hear most summers are (now) smokey. - 10-min breaks more or less every hour, and a 1 hour lunch in the middle of the day - They ask for pronouns at the beginning with your name. I can't say most people minded them, but if reminded to I believe they would. - The ratio of men to non-men is very high, and sometimes as bench partners the men may not share the work enough or explain things when you don't want them to. Let this be a warning, or, something to be mindful of. - If you want to ride in town while there (cheaply), you can go to Get-N-Gear and buy one (it may be crappy) and then often sell it back to them at the end - tip from the owner! - It really helped me to read the relevant chapter(s) before the class, so that I would have more context. Highly recommend for those who may not have a lot of experience. - If you are not super fast, you will probably have to stay for the late nights at least one time to finish building your wheels, so schedule around that - You will be very tired at the end of the day and end of the week; I considered camping and am glad I did not. - There is a pass-fail test on a computer at the end; bring your own computer to Ashland if that helps you do testing better as they'll let you take it on yours (as of this date). If you have some sort of recorded disability, it's not an easy test; consider talking to them if you need accommodations.

This place was a blast and very well thought out. As a grandparent I really appreciated everything…read morethis place has to offer.

I keep telling grammie, I've been to a handful of children's museums and this one was probably the…read morebest! (I'm not just saying that because it was her idea and she paid too LOL) we didn't even get to go outside because they close it if it's over 100. The outside looks really fun and I know my kids would have enjoyed it as well. We had a great time exploring all the different stations. They liked the nursery and water station the best. I like how there was lots of stations and endless play for creativity to spark! We had a great time as a family spending the afternoon here. A great way to escape the heat but bring a jacket because they keep it cold! just mom and gma felt cold not the kids... Everything was clean and the staff was friendly too. They were helping clean up toys as well. It will be nice to see how this place grows!

While my child doesn't currently attend, my children have thrived under the care of both teachers…read moreSarah and Mary. They create an engaging, warm, fun place where kids feel accepted and encouraged, while giving them supportive space for self discovery. They set a tone of inclusivity and set a foundation for lifelong learning. Truly exceptional teachers, and great at working with kids who may need additional support.

Such an amazing preschool…read more Run by YMCA but taught by Miss Jamie at the Ruch Outdoor Community School. Miss Jamie truly loves her students & teaches them manners along with letters & lessons about our world that gets them ready for Kindergarten in a fun way. They spend time outside, play in nature, go to SMART reading where adults read to them, they are given books, and have lunch & playtime with kindergarteners of Ruch School. Hard to mention all the pluses! They do not have school on Mondays - only Tuesday - Friday. We loved it. Most holidays are on Mondays & it's great for weekends away & planning other activities like Ballet which are hard to cram in after school. Tuition is low & very affordable especially for the high quality of the preschool. One of the few preschools with After Care till 3:30pm. Lunch & snack is included & you can get the monthly menu on the Medford School District site. Our daughter liked to bring lunch at the start but soon wanted to only eat the cafeteria food. She likes the salad bar, pizza, mashed potatoes & chicken nuggets. They have vegetarian options. Although YMCA runs the program, once you are signed up Miss Jamie is great with parent emails & communication. Ruch School & parents also support the Preschool & makes it perfect for those who want to continue on in Ruch School through middle school. Currently the Preschool is full for 2018-2019 - however they are considering adding a teacher to accommodate more students. Definitely get on the waitlist & they may be able to add everyone on the waitlist if enough people call. I truly loved the program & only heard about it through other moms. YMCA doesn't advertise at all. I'm posting this in hopes that other new moms don't miss this amazing resource.

The folks at black flag armory are knowledgeable, friendly and very helpful…read more They help you understand options with your purchases such as choosing the right suppressor for your firearm and for intended use. They are willing to assist with firearm transfers and other similar needs for all firearm owners. They are my dealer of choice in the rogue valley and will remain so.

They shot my new suppressor without permission, dented a baffle, reassembled it incorrectly in…read moremultiple ways, denied using it, and told the manufacturer I didn't know how a suppressor works. The manufacturer confirmed the condition of the suppressor was not how they ship out products and that I did not receive a "test" suppressor. The whole process of them playing with me property also caused them to duck my phone calls for several days after the transfer was approved, presumably because my suppressor wasn't even in the shop at the time. Avoid this shop at all costs, handling firearms the way they do should be criminal.

Absolutely the best church around. Pastor Read preaches from God's word, the Bible & the sermons…read moreare really interesting to listen to & easy to follow. The hymns we sing, the choir & special music is incredible! The God given talent in this church is truly remarkable! The people are extremely friendly! I love how the little ones above first grade sit in church for the music & then the 1st - 6th graders go to Jr. church to hear Bible stories for their age group that they could understand, while the adults hear a great message from Pastor Read. This church is truly a blessing.

Love this church! Everyone is so friendly. My family visits this church every time we come into…read moretown. The pastor is great and preaches directly from God's word. Tons of activities for families.