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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Home News Latest Stories 10 things to know for Tuesday, May 19 Ashland council to consider water rate surcharge, Welcome Center agreement Ashland High's Michelle Zundel heading to Medford district Jackson County district election turnout under 17 percent Makeover brings new look to old clinic Education Ashland High's Michelle Zundel heading to Medford district John Muir students need help producing eighth-grade yearbook Ashland High School seeks volunteers for 2015-16 Heading to Harvard Rising from the ashes Environment Demonstrators hope to save tree Documentary 'When Giants Fall' tells tragic story of elephant poaching Mt. 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Our View: Change is brewing Our View: Forest work is a bargain Letters Letters to the Editor, May 19 Letters to the Editor, May 14 (No heading) Letters to the editor: Tuesday, May 12 Letters to the Editor, May 8 Guest opinions Guest Opinion: Ambrose spins a conservative fantasy Guest Opinion: Restoring the Plaza's sense of place Guest Opinion: Making conservation a game Guest Opinion: A good day to act Columns Council Corner: Please help me with my list George Barnes: We need to help free Tom Brady Chris Honoré: The journey of the African elephant Herb Rothschild Jr.: An appalling budget Jeffrey Gillespie: Shame on the high seas Chris Honore Council Corner Editor's Notes Jeffrey Gillespie Herb Rothschild Revels Latest Stories Ashland Calendar, Thursday, May 14 4 Things To Do This Weekend Movie listings: May 15-21 Laurie Lewis, Tom Rozum at The Mountain House Steve Poltz, Grant-Lee Phillips at Old Ashland Armory Theater Ashland-originated plays to tour throughout country Ticket Availability Ticket availability Ticket Availability Departing Ashland Independent Film Festival programmer talks about what makes a good movie Music The Farr Side: Contest open for singer-songwriters The Farr Side: Mumford & Sons’ latest is full-on rock Interview: Country singer Suzy Bogguss enjoying life on the road The Farr Side: CMAs do it right, in many ways Interview: Offspring plays hits new and old on tour Visual Art Movies Documentary 'When Giants Fall' tells tragic story of elephant poaching Movie review: ‘Mad Max’ is a fresh, fantastic approach to a classic idea Your A-to-Z guide to the ‘Mad Max’ franchise Movie listings: May 15-21 'Wild Tales' is twisted, dark and lovely Food and Drink Taqueria Picaro takes over Tabu space Owner of Mix and Amuse to bring Flip burger joint to Ashland Cruelest Month: Poetry Blog Lifestyle Latest Stories Dr. Elaine Heffner: Teaching values Food for Thought: Grapes deliver sweet healthy goodness Community Blog: God's sigh: the breath of peace Sid McKeen: A bumper crop of idle observations Cars We Remember: 1955 and 1956 Plymouth memories Aging Happens Inner Peace Column Inner Peace Blog Mocha Musings Rogues: Tales from the Valley Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » Obituaries Photos Videos Blogs Business Business Services NEWS NOW Council Corner: Please help me with my list ... Ashland council to consider water rate surcharge, Welcome Center agreement ... Ashland High's Michelle Zundel heading to Medford district ... Council Corner: Please help me with my list ... Ashland council to consider water rate surcharge, Welcome Center agreement ... Ashland High's Michelle Zundel heading to Medford district ... Ashland Calendar, Thursday, May 14 Comment DailyTidings.com Writer Posted May. 14, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted May. 14, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News Thursday, May 14 SOAR at SOU: As part of Southern Oregon University's Southern Oregon Arts and Research week showcasing of student and faculty work, events for Thursday, May 14 will include demonstrations, presentations panels and performances throughout the SOU campus from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. A Poster Preview Session runs from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Rogue River Room of the Stevenson Union, the second annual CORE Barbecue will be at the courtyard of the Stevenson Union, and "Bent Circuits" will be from 2 to 2:30 p.m. at the Stevenson Union Foyer. Call 541-552-6816 or see sou.edu/soar. Dance Class: An adult dance class, "Grace in the Hoop," runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursdays, at Studio Z, 280 E. Hersey St., No. 1, Ashland. No previous experience necessary. Cost is $12 per class, $42 for a four-class pass. Call 541-482-3328 or email [email protected].   Mah Jongg: Experienced and beginner adults 50 and older are invited to play Mah Jongg, a tile game of Chinese origin, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Ave., Ashland. Free. Call 541-488-5342 or see ashlandseniorcenter.org. Dominoes: Play Jamaican, Mexican train, Cuban or French dominoes games from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays in the Phoenix library, 510 W. First St. Call 541-535-7090 or see jcls.org. Hearts and Spades: Adults 50 and older are invited to play card games from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays at the Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Ave. Donations are accepted. Call 541-488-5342. After-School Storytime: Kids in kindergarten through second grade can attend after-school storytimes with readings, rhymes and songs from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Thursdays at the Talent library, 101 Home St. Younger kids are welcome to attend with their parents. Call 541-535-4163 or see jcls.org. Free Expressions: Jo Ann Manzone will hold a Free Expressions art class for kids of all ages from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays at Ashland Art Center, 357 E. Main St. The free event will include an opportunity to explore different mediums, but children younger than 6 need a supervising adult. Call 541-482-2772 or see ashlandartcenter.org. Drop-in Ceramics Class: Artist Lisa Eldredge hosts a drop-in ceramics class from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays at Ashland Art Center, 357 E. Main St. Cost is $10, plus cost of clay and firing. Call 541-482-2772 or see ashlandartcenter.org. Taylor Anderson: The violinist and member of Rogue Valley Symphony will combine traditional, modern and original compositions at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at Belle Fiore, 955 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-552-4900 or see bellefiorewine.com.   Friday, May 15 GoByBike Week: As part of RVTD's GoByBike Week, a bicycle breakfast will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. Friday, May 15, at Railroad Park in Ashland. Participants who log miles on drivelessconnect.com between May 11 and 16 will be eligible to win prizes. See rvtd.org/gobybike.php. Lithia Park Nature Walks: Ashland Parks and Recreation Department leads free, easy half-hour walks through Lithia Park at 10 a.m. Fridays, Sundays and Wednesdays. Topics vary, and walkers meet at the park entrance across from the Ashland Plaza. Call 541-488-5340. SOAR at SOU: As part of Southern Oregon University's Southern Oregon Arts and Research week showcasing of student and faculty work, events for Friday, May 15 will include Clavem Lux performance from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the SOU Hannon Library rotunda, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, Volunteer Fridays will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Stevenson Union courtyard, the performance "Summer" will be from 3:30 to 4 p.m. at the Hannon Library courtyard, and FarmDogg will perform from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Stevenson Union courtyard. Call 541-552-6816 or see sou.edu/soar. TAG Market: The Talent Artisans and Growers will feature live romantic music and an opportunity to picnic on the lawn during the open market from 5:30 p.m. to dusk Friday, May 8, at the Old Town Park, across from Talent City Hall. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket. See talentartisansandgrowers.com. Jeff Kloetzel: The singer, songwriter and guitarist will play an acoustic mix of pop, rock, folk and more at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Belle Fiore, 955 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-552-4900 or see bellefiorewine.com. Shimshai: Singer/songwriter Shimshai will perform with his Stellar Band and Z Ensemble at 7 p.m. Friday, May 15, at the Jackson Wellsprings Casbah Pavilion, 2253 Highway 99 North, Ashland. Presale tickets available for $15 at brightstarevents.com, or $20 at the door. See shimsai.com.  Climate Discussion: Yheu Wulz hosts a weekly discussion "Solving Climate Change with Simple Science" at 7 p.m. Fridays at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Call 541-973-0254. Folk Dances: The Ashland International Folk Dancers hold a dance at 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the Ashland Community Center, 59 Winburn Way, Ashland. A dance lesson runs from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., followed by request dancing until 10 p.m. No partner is needed. Call 541-482-8249.    Saturday, May 16 Annual Cemetery Cleanup: The Hill Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting and cleanup at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at the cemetery located at the edge of Emigrant Lake off Highway 66 in Ashland. Association members will be elected. Participants are encouraged to bring grass cutting tools. Call 541-482-0078. Fundraiser Book Sale: Friends of the Phoenix library will hold a book sale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 16, at the Phoenix library, 510 W. First St. Call 541-535-7090 or see jcls.org. Ashland Saturday Market: Fresh produce and other goods are available from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays at the Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market along Oak Street in downtown Ashland. See rvgrowersmarket.com.  Planting for Pollinators: Ashland Parks and Recreation will hold a planting class about the importance of pollinators from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 16, at North Mountain Park gardens, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Participants should bring a notebook and pen, water bottle, sun hat, comfortable walking shoes and magnifying glass. Cost is $10. Call 541-488-6606. Edible Plants: Northwest Nature Shop will hold "Family Foraging: Edible Wild Plant Excursion in Lithia Park" at noon Saturday, May 16, starting at 154 Oak St., Ashland. Cost is $15 per adult. Call 541-482-3241 to register. Tree Event: Activists will hold a protest demonstration to save a Fremont cottonwood tree slated for removal at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at 380 Clay St., Ashland. See saveashlandtree.com. DailyTidings.com Writer Posted May. 14, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... 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