RVML Ashland Events

FREE ADMISSION – 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, OR. One mile west of I-5 Exit 14.

Meet the six faces of climate denial, not as caricatures to dismiss, but as recognizable patterns of thought that still shape how we talk about climate change. By giving these patterns names, we gain new language for spotting them in everyday discussions and for engaging more thoughtfully with friends, colleagues, and communities.

Rather than trudging through old arguments, this talk offers a framework for understanding why denial persists in many forms and how recognizing it can open space for more nuanced, constructive conversations about solutions.

Born and raised in Southern Oregon, Daniel Scotton spent the past decade building pathways for leadership and equity, from coaching DECA students in public speaking and ethics to developing inclusive workforce programs. After earning dual degrees in Philosophy and International Business from Hamline University, he returned to the Rogue Valley to deepen my commitment to youth development, small business ethics, and equitable economic opportunity.

Formerly contracted with the Department of Human Services, Daniel supported low-income families reentering the workforce, while also coordinating refugee support events with partners like the Center for Nonprofit Legal Services. His work extends through civic engagement as an active member and committee chair with the Ashland Chamber of Commerce, and as a speaker at business and industry conferences across Oregon.

Outside of the office, Daniel is stacking wood with the Jackson County Fuel Committee or trying not to be late for yoga. His favorite quote is; “I believe everyone can teach you something, if you’re willing to listen.”

FREE ADMISSION – 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, OR. One mile west of I-5 Exit 14.

In this lecture presentation; love, sex, and relationship coach Marly Benedicto explores how the Divine Feminine Success Codes are lived through the body, in voice, intimacy, and authentic relationships. Together we’ll ask: What does it mean to redefine success through feminine cycles of creativity and nourishment? How can voice activation help us reclaim power and deepen intimacy? How do love, sex, and pleasure become pathways to expansion, regulation, and receiving? And how can our relationships themselves become sacred laboratories for vulnerability, sovereignty, and co-creation? With a blend of science, spirituality, and embodied practice, Marly invites us to reimagine success not as striving, but as love embodied and expressed.

Marly Benedicto is a love, sex, and relationship coach, writer, and community builder devoted to helping people reclaim intimacy, heal their deepest imprints, and awaken to the fullness of their creative, embodied selves. Her work is rooted in the belief that our relationship to love and sexuality is inseparable from our relationship to life itself—and that by transforming these inner landscapes, we transform how we create family, culture, and community.

Marly’s coaching blends science, spirituality, and embodiment in a way that is both practical and deeply transformational. Drawing on her training with energy medicine, voice activation, yoga, and somatic healing, she supports clients to move beyond shame, fear, and disconnection into new levels of safety, pleasure, and authentic expression. She is especially passionate about helping individuals and couples dissolve patterns rooted in trauma or cultural conditioning and step into relationships that honor their wholeness.

FREE ADMISSION – 1757 Ashland St., Ashland. One mile west of I-5 Exit 14.

RVML’s Annual Halloween Party! “Astral Alter Egos”
Fri, Oct 31, 6-8pm • Drinks – Snacks – Prizes
Costumes Optional • Music by DeeJay Rose AKA RetroTron
Conference Room: Dance Hall
Library Room: Snacks and Socializing
RVML’s Library, Bookshop & Free Media Exchange is Open Daily 10am-6pm, Closed Sun-Mon.

FREE ADMISSION – 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, OR. One mile west of I-5 Exit 14.

A Dating and relationship lecture with Gavin & Joy Taylor. You deserve to feel safe. In love, your body, and the messy, magical territory of human connection.

Whether you’re dating, partnered, or somewhere in between, the quality of your relationships often comes down to one thing: Do you feel safe to be your whole self? Do you know how to create that sense of safety for your partner and yourself?

In this honest and heartfelt workshop, we’ll explore building and deepening emotional and relational safety as the foundation for true intimacy. We’ll unpack what attachment styles have to do with your reactions in love, how your nervous system influences connection, and why co-regulation isn’t just for therapy sessions—it’s for everyday life, including those awkward late-night “What are we even doing?” conversations.

We’ll also explore how transparency builds trust, and why balancing the needs for safety, risk, independence, and belonging is a lifelong dance.
This is an invitation to come home to yourself and create the kind of connection where you and your partner can exhale. You’ll leave with greater clarity, practical tools, and possibly a few good laughs. After all, if we can’t laugh about love, what can we laugh about?

As husband-and-wife co-facilitators, Gavin and Joy Taylor bring over 65 years of combined experience in designing and leading transformational programs and workshops. Their shared passion is establishing environments where participants feel deeply seen, heard and valued. Committed to creating a space where authenticity thrives, we invite you to safely explore your vulnerabilities, celebrate your power, and engage in meaningful self-discovery.

Gavin Taylor is a licensed spiritual therapist and transformational leadership mentor with over 40 years of experience guiding individuals and couples toward new levels of flourishing love in their relationships. With a unique ability to weave profound wisdom with practical tools, Gavin has helped thousands of clients uncover their true potential as they heal and transform their relationships. He is the author of The Real You: Leading Your Life From Your Authentic Self.

Joy Taylor is an authenticity mentor and soul-somatic integration practitioner whose work is dedicated to helping individuals awaken to their fullest potential. With over 25 years of experience in personal growth, leadership development, and the healing arts, Joy blends her expertise in body-based wellness, spirituality, and creative expression to guide her clients toward greater connection, confidence and inner harmony. Joy is the author of Inspired: 7 Wisdoms of a Soul-Inspired Life.