Document text
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 Underdog Christofferson holds out hope of upsetting Walden Shasta-area natives bring fight for salmon to Ashland Calendar: Saturday, Oct. 25 Helman students illustrate kindness, love Newly renovated Ashland Hills hosts open house Education Helman students illustrate kindness, love SOU's 'Count Me In' campaign raises $210,000 Fun, fundraising and art at Helman Elementary School Ashland mourns death of former coach Stan Gida Goal not reached, but don't count out 'Count Me In' yet Environment Rite Aid cub well, could come back to southern Oregon Report: Smaller streams need further protection Bear cub wanders into Rite Aid Kalmiopsis' future at stake if mining goes forward Fires and forests evolved together, but now people are in the mix Business Newly renovated Ashland Hills hosts open house Hot Stuff Espresso Blue Toba erupts onto dining scene Interim president leads in a different direction Silvio Calabi: Acura’s 2015 TLX is two cars in one Politics and elections Underdog Christofferson holds out hope of upsetting Walden Aquatics backer announces write-in candidacy for Parks & Rec board Richardson accuses Kitzhaber of 'corruption' in final debate Stricker steps down from Talent council Merkley-Wehby to debate in Medford State News Nation - World Obituaries Ronald J. Hupp Death Notices Gary Wayne Campbell Brian Douglas Bellamy Death Notices Sports Latest Stories They're twins, and they're good Royals' Guthrie to face Giants' Hudson in Game 3 App Finder: Best basketball apps No. 11 SOU volleyball team returns home for two key matches Ashland mourns death of former coach Stan Gida High school They're twins, and they're good Ashland mourns death of former coach Stan Gida What slump? Grizzlies drop-kick Eagles Grizzlies row to raise money for regatta Grizzlies run out of magic in loss to No. 3 Springfield Southern Oregon University No. 11 SOU volleyball team returns home for two key matches Ashland mourns death of former coach Stan Gida SOU football team falls to No. 7 in NAIA rankings No. 4 SOU, No. 3 Carroll to square off in Frontier Conference showdown Third-ranked Concordia strikes quick, topples SOU Opinion Latest Stories Our View: Fix the 'free speech zone' Teaching the First Amendment Granlund cartoon: New York Ebola Jim Brock: Should government legalize gay marriage? Amy Gehrt: Your vote counts this Election Day Editorial Our View: Fix the 'free speech zone' Our View: Cheering Ashland's own Kitzhaber is the better choice Our View: Merkley, with a nudge Our view: Positive about Bates Letters Letters to the Editor, Oct. 24 Letters to the Editor, Oct. 23 Letters to the Editor, Oct. 21 Letters to the Editor, Oct. 21 Letters to the editor Guest opinions Teaching the First Amendment Guest Opinion: Media are part of the pot prohibition problem Wilderness successes could be lost if funding not restored Religion and politics in America City should revise its rules for murals Revels Latest Stories Listings for Varsity Theatre and Ashland Street Cinemas Repertory singers prepare 'powerful' opening concert Griffin heads to Historic Ashland Armory Best Bets Oct. 23-30 'Fury' shows the grim toll of war Theater New plays debut at ANPF Music Repertory singers prepare 'powerful' opening concert Q&A: Broken Down Guitars The Farr Side: Bryan Adams releases album of influential hits Tutunov Piano Series begins at SOU Q&A: Becky Alter Visual Art Ashland's First Friday Art Walk Movies Movie review: ‘Whiplash’ hits high notes Movie review: ‘Birdman,’ Keaton soar Listings for Varsity Theatre and Ashland Street Cinemas 'Fury' shows the grim toll of war Listings for Varsity Theatre and Ashland Street Cinemas Food and Drink Cruelest Month: Poetry Blog Lifestyle Latest Stories Portal to freedom and expanded human potential Frank Talk: A little Halloween humor circa 1970 Barry Lewis: The idiot light Community Blog: Predicting Peace - Part 6 of 7 Dr. Jeff Hersh: Controversy over breast cancer screening Aging Happens Inner Peace Column Inner Peace Blog Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » Obituaries Photos Videos Blogs NEWS NOW Calendar: Saturday, Oct. 25 ... Our View: Fix the 'free speech zone' ... Teaching the First Amendment ... Calendar: Saturday, Oct. 25 ... Our View: Fix the 'free speech zone' ... Teaching the First Amendment ... Calendar: Saturday, Oct. 25 DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Oct. 25, 2014 @ 12:01 am Posted Oct. 25, 2014 @ 12:01 am » Social News Saturday, Oct. 25 Monster Dash: Events for the annual Monster Dash costume contest and Fun Run begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Butler Band Shell at Lithia Park. The costume contest starts at 9:30 a.m. The one-mile fun run/walk begins at 10:15 a.m., the 5K walk/run and 10K run will begin at 11:15 a.m. Call 541-482-8197 or email [email protected]. Natural Resources Discussion: Southern Oregon Land Conservancy and Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts will host a conversation titled "Your Land, My Land: Using and Preserving Oregon's Natural Resources" from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Gresham Room of the library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Moderating will be Portland State University professor Veronica Dujon. Call 503-719-4732 or email [email protected]. Hotel Open House: The newly renovated Ashland Hills Hotel and Suites will hold open house events showcasing the first phase of the hotel's renovations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25 and 26 at 2525 Ashland St. The hotel, formerly known as the Windmill Inn, will feature bright and colorful 1970s retro-modern designs and artwork created in Paris in the 1960s and 70s. See www.neumanhotelgroup.com. Autumn Arts and Crafts: Becka Kern from Ashland's Little Maker Space will lead a free children's craft event using pumpkins, leaves and glue from 1 to 3 pm. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Crafts will include 3D paper pumpkins and "stained glass" leaf crafts. Call 541-774-6995 or see www.jcls.org. Native Documentary Screening: Red Earth Descendants will present a screening of the film "Dancing Salmon Home" at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Ashland Community Center, 59 Winburn Way. The award-winning documentary follows the Winnemem Wintu tribe's struggle to return salmon to the McCloud River near their Mount Shasta-area homeland. Chief Caleen Sisk and filmmaker Will Doolittle will speak and take questions. Roasted buffalo and light appetizers, beverages and dessert will be served. A raffle will be held for a Pendleton blanket. Admission is a sliding scale $15 to $25. All proceeds benefit the Winnemem Wintu people. Call 541-622-5358 or email [email protected]. Community Potluck: Bellview Grange will hold a GMO-free, organic potluck with gluten-free options at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at 1050 Tolman Creek Road. Following the meal will be a talk at 7:30 p.m. with Gus Frederick of the Green Grange in Silverton. Call 541-890-4149 or email [email protected]. Puss 'N Boots Costume Ball: Friends of the Animal Shelter will hold its 23rd annual fundraiser, the Puss 'n Boots Costume Ball and Auction, from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Historic Ashland Armory, 208 B St. The event will include live music by the Robbie DaCosta Band, a silent and live auction and costume contests. Tickets are $45 and include a catered meal. Call 541-482-8172 or see www.fotas.org.   Sunday, Oct. 26 Halloween Pet Parade: Dressed-up pets can get treats, and owners have the opportunity to win prizes at noon Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Ashland Grange Co-op, 421 A S. See www.grangecoop.com. Salmon Hike: Klamath Siskiyou Wildlands ecologist Rich Nawa will lead a one-mile hike along Bear Creek to see spawning chinook salmon from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at Lynn Newbry Park in Talent. Hikers are encouraged to bring polarized sunglasses. Call 541-218-7973. Southern Oregon Repertory Singers: The singers, under the direction of Paul French, will present "The Bright Orb of Harmony" at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, 405 S. Mountain Ave. The concert will include music by Purcell, Tallis, Baldings and Rheinberger, and John McGrosso of the Arianna String Quartet will play violin during the concert. Tickets range from $22 to $29, and admission for students and SNAP card holders is $5. Call 541-552-0900 or see www.repsingers.org.   Monday, Oct. 27 GMO Seed Discussion: The Chamber of Commons will host a GMO panel discussion from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at the Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland. Panelists will include Rod Birney, Rick North and Jesse Schwartz moderated by Ray Sidler. A free potluck dinner will precede the event at 6 p.m. Call 541-535-1854.   Tuesday, Oct. 28 Public Meeting: A special meeting of the Ashland Planning Commission will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 1175 E. Main St. Call 541-552-2041. Brain Books: The Brain Books Discussion Group will continue its discussion of "The Age of Insight" by Eric Kandel from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland. Call 541-774-6996 or see www.jcls.org.   Wednesday, Oct. 29 Mystery Book Group: The Siskiyou Sleuths mystery book group will discuss "Havana Blue" by Leonardo Padura at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, at the library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Call 541-774-6996 or see www.jcls.org. Raw Foods Potluck: Dr. Jim Said will give a talk about "Genetics, Epigenetics and Detoxing" at a vegan, raw and living foods potluck at YOGA SOULutions, 801 Forest St. Attendees should bring a raw, organic dish. Call 541-552-0108. Patty Griffin Live: Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Patty Griffin will perform with guest John Fullbright at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, at the Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St. Tickets cost $35 for all ages. See www.liveatthearmory.com.   Friday, Oct. 31 Canned Food Drive: The Ashland High School Booster Club will hold a community canned food drive from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at Ashland high school in front of the gym on Morse Street. The club will gather nonperishable food items, and for each two items participants will receive a raffle ticket. The organization will raffle gift cards to local restaurants, grocery stores and coffee shops. Call 541-905-0992. Halloween at the Armory: The second annual Spookadelic Halloween Funktacular will start at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at the Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St. The event will include performances by Afrolicious, uPhonic SoundSystem and DJ El Papachango. Admission is $30 at the door for those 21 and older. See www.liveatthearmory.com.   Saturday, Nov. 1 FOTAS Volunteer Training: Friends of the Animal Shelter will hold its monthly volunteer training from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Jackson County Animal Shelter, 5595 S. Pacific Highway, Phoenix. Call 541-535-3390. Emergency Preparedness Event: Ashland Fire & Rescue will hold its second annual "Ashland is Ready!" emergency preparedness workshops from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Historic Ashland Armory, 208 N. Oak St. Registration is required. Cost is $10, and participants will take home an emergency kit. See www.ashland.or.us/air or call 541-482-2770.   Sunday, Nov. 2 Author Talk: Author M.J. Daspit will speak about her historical novel "Lucy Lied" at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. The book is set in 1870s Monterey, Calif. Call 541-774-6996 or see www.jcls.org.   Tuesday, Nov. 4 Books@Noon: The monthly Books@Noon book group will meet from noon to 1 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at the library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Call 541-774-6407.   Wednesday, Nov. 5 Homeless Shelter Volunteer Training: The interfaith winter homeless shelters are in need of volunteers, and will hold an orientation and training event at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Calvin Hall of First Presbyterian Church of Ashland 1615 Clark Ave. The seminar will provide background information for those who want more information before volunteering, and it is not necessary for those who volunteered last year to attend. See www.tinyurl.com/homeless-sign-up.   Saturday, Nov. 15 MARA Fundraiser: Mount Ashland Racing Association will hold a fundraiser dinner at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Rogue River Room at the Southern Oregon University Stevenson Union, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd. Events will include and auction, dinner and dancing with live music by the Frankie Hernandez Band. Tickets are $50. See www.mtashlandracing.com. Oregon Honey Festival: The Oregon Honey Festival will be Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Ashland Springs Hotel, 212 E. Main St. General admission for the tasting expo is $5. Luncheon tickets are $29, and tickets are available at the Music Coop. DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Oct. 25, 2014 @ 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. calendar Connect with DailyTidings.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Alerts Email alerts RSS feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs 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. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2014 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. DailyTidings.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501