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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Home News Latest Stories 10 things to know for Friday Emergency Services ODFW director Elicker will step down Mail Tribune 100 City approves Sky Park Crime, Courts and Emergency Services Emergency Services Fire chars auto repair shop, vehicles Lint build-up likely caused Talent dryer fire American Auto shop damaged by morning fire UPDATED: Medford school bus in crash; no students hurt, officials say Politics and Elections Talent to consider taxing recreational, but not medicinal marijuana Candidate files false statements Just one seat will be contested for Central Point council Gold Hill mayor faces challenger; other races have one candidate each Medford proposes new rules for pawn shops to help nab thieves Education UPDATED: Medford school bus in crash; no students hurt, officials say Free TED talk simulcast in Ashland Bear spotted near Central Point school Eagle Point helps students with first-day jitters Back-to-school shopping can add up Environment ODFW director Elicker will step down Medford hunter's exotic collection goes on sale Elusive owls get new home in Cascades Judge won't block release of water Ashland marchers won't give up on climate change message State news Nation - World Obituaries David Allen Riant Dr. Stephen Edward Drabik Martha M. 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NW Raw Kelly's Crepes Basil & Berries Tempo Videos Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » Obituaries TV Listings Movie Listings Oregon Outdoors Oregon Healthy Living Magazines & Special Sections NEWS NOW 10 things to know for Friday ... Talent to consider taxing recreational, but not medicinal marijuana ... American Auto shop damaged by morning fire ... 10 things to know for Friday ... Talent to consider taxing recreational, but not medicinal marijuana ... American Auto shop damaged by morning fire ... 5 Things to Do This Weekend MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 28, 2014 @ 12:01 am Posted Aug. 28, 2014 @ 12:01 am » Social News Friday Four Day Weekend: It's the start of a three-day weekend, but why not make it four by taking some time off to hang out and hear some music Friday in  The Commons' Pear Blossom Park in downtown Medford? Bring a lunch and listen to Rod Petrone, known for his original acoustic guitar compositions, as he performs from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Can't make it Friday? Then check out the Qi Brothers, who play what's been described as "classic Americana with tropical flavor," at the same time, same place on Saturday. Celebrate the Arts: Art, crafts, food, demonstrations and more will be featured from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the 18th annual Outdoor Festival in Jacksonville. The free activities will take place at the Historic Courthouse, on East C and North Fifth streets, and the Art Presence Art Center, 206 N. Fifth St. Saturday Flying High: Dave Bloomsness and Robert Black will discuss their experience as passengers aboard NASA's Stratopheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at North Mountain Park's Nature Center, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland. After the free talk, visitors can join the Southern Oregon Skywatchers for a peek through telescopes. Local Tastes: Check out a variety of local wines, beers and foods at the annual Taste of Harry & David, held at the company's Country Village store from 12 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 12 to 6 p.m. Sunday. The store is at 1314 Center Drive, Medford. Cost is $15 per person, but you can cut that to $10 and help a good cause by bringing five cans of food to donate to ACCESS. Sunday OSF Green Show: Artists will give a free performance at 6:45 p.m. Sunday on the bricks at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. The group, consisting of Brooklyn-based musicians and actors performing in OSF's musical production "Family Album," will lead a performance with funk instrumentals, lullabies, vocals and improvisation. 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