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November 26. 2014 2:00AM Ashland Calendar, Nov. 26 Wednesday, Nov. 26 Computer Class: A free introductory computer class will be offered from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the Talent library, 101 Home St., Talent. Topics covered will include an introduction to word processing, photo editing and managing computer files. The class will include time for review and practice. Call 541-774-8679. Library Movie: The 2013 romantic comedy/drama "Words and Pictures," rated PG-13, will be shown from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. The film tells the story of an English teacher and fallen literary star played by Clive Owen who challenges an art teacher to a war of words versus images to determine which form carries the greatest meaning. Call 541-774-6996 or see www.jcls.org. Spaghetti Game Night: Try out board games from Funagain Games in Ashland or bring your own from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at Enoteca Wine Tasting and Bistro, 17 N. Main St., Ashland. Complimentary spaghetti will be served with the purchase of a glass or bottle of wine. Call 541-482-3377 or see www.ashlandenoteca.com. Trivia Night: Teams of one to six players can play Trivia at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at The Playwright Public House, 258 A St., Ashland. It's free to play, and each team will receive a bowl of baked fries. The winning team receives a $25 certificate to use at The Playwright. Call 541-488-9128. Jef Ramsey: The guitar and mandolin player will perform acoustic country and folk from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. Admission is free. Call 541-535-7957 or see www.paschalwinery.com. Thursday, Nov. 27 Ashland Interfaith Celebration: The 31st annual Ashland Thanksgiving Interfaith Celebration will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, at Wesley Hall, behind the First Methodist Church of Ashland, 175 N. Main St. The program theme will be "Benefits of Belief," and will include leaders from spiritual traditions including Christian, Sufi, Pagan, Hindu, Tao, Buddhist, Jewish, New Thought and others. The event is free. Call 541-482-1025. Friday, Nov. 28 Woodworking Show: Siskiyou Woodcraft Guild will hold its 35th annual Harvest Show of Fine Woodworking from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 29-30, at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Great Hall, 70 E. Main St., Ashland. Eighteen members will display intricate woodwork in a variety of styles including furniture, carvings, turned bowls and other pieces. Admission is free. See www.siskiyouguild.org. Generation Jones: Father-son duo Jeffrey and Julian Jones and singer Lily Baugh will perform fiddle and guitar music based on Celtic traditions, along with some old-time music and classic rock, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at Belle Fiore Winery, 955 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-552-4900 or see www.bellefiorewine.com. David Scoggin: The jazz pianist will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. Admission is free. Call 541-535-7957 or see www.paschalwinery.com. Saturday, Nov. 29 Ashland Ice Rink: The Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink is open for the season, weather permitting, at 95 Winburn Way, across from Lithia Park. Skate rentals are $2.50. Admission to the rink is free for children ages five and under, $3.50 for youths ages 6-14 and $4 for adults. Call 541-488-9189 or see www.ashland.or.us/IceRink to check ice conditions and for more information and the season schedule. The Brothers Reed: The guitar duo — brothers Aaron and Philip Reed — will play original country music from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Belle Fiore, 955 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-552-4900 or see www.bellefiorewine.com. Sunday, Nov. 30 FOTAS Fundraiser: Cucina Biazzi will donate 100 percent of meal proceeds to Friends of the Animal Shelter during a four-course prix fixe dinner at 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at 568 Main St., Ashland. Beverage, dessert and tip are excluded from donated proceeds. Reservations are recommended. Call 541-488-3739 or see www.fotas.org. Monday, Dec. 1 Ashland Library Giving Tree: Patrons are invited to bring new, unwrapped mittens, socks, hats and jackets to place under the Giving Tree until Dec. 3 in the Ashland library children's department, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Recipients will be children ranging from infants through five-year-olds. Store-bought or handmade items are welcome, as well as new or gently used books. The gifts will be presented to Head Start and Early Head Start low income children at the former Briscoe Elementary School in Ashland. Picture books about giving will be on display in the children's department. Library hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays, closed Fridays, noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Call 541-774-6995 or see www.jcls.org. The Schneider Museum of Art: Selections from PORTLAND2014: A Biennial of Contemporary Art, an exhibit that surveys Oregon artists who are defining and advancing the contemporary arts landscape, will run through Dec. 6 at The Schneider Museum of Art on the Southern Oregon University campus, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. Curator Amanda Hunt visited nearly 50 studios and reviewed more than 300 entries before selecting 15 Oregon artists to participate in the exhibit. These artists include up-and-coming as well as established professionals who work in a variety of media. Most are based in Portland, Salem or Eugene. Regular museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Admission is $5. See sma.sou.edu or call 541-552-6245. Phoenix Library Book Sale: Get your Christmas shopping done and buy local by attending the Friends of the Phoenix Library Winter Book Sale from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at the Phoenix library, 510 W. First St. Find gently used books, audio books, DVDs, CDs and more. A Friends of the Library members' pre-sale is from noon to 1 p.m. More bargains can be found during a "Buck a Bag" special from 5 to 6 p.m. Call 541-535-7090 or see www.jcls.org. Pajama Storytime: Grab your favorite stuffed animal and put on your pajamas for an evening of stories and songs from 6:30 to 7 p.m. the last Monday of every month at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Call 541-774-6995 or see www.jcls.org. World Aids Day Event: The 27th annual World Aids Day Candlelight Observance "Getting to Zero: Zero New Infections, Zero Discrimination, Zero Deaths" will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at Medford Congregational United Church of Christ, 1801 E. Jackson St., Medford. This interdenominational ceremony of remembrance, dedication and music will include appearances by the Rogue Valley Gay Men's Chorus, Alan Collins of OnTrack's AIDS Project, Lotus Rising Project's Youth Empowerment Theater, HIV-positive community members, and local spiritual and human services leaders. The event is free. Call 541-772-1777. http://www.dailytidings.com/article/20141126/NEWS/141129877 © 2015 Copyright © 1995-2011 Crain Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Terms of Use Privacy Statement -->