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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 Train hits truck in Central Point crossing; driver flees Medford man who allegedly abandoned pit bull and her pup arrested 10 things to know for Tuesday Commissioner's apology for text incident doesn't sway family Since You Asked: State requires headlight use in bad weather Crime, Courts and Emergency Services Medford man who allegedly abandoned pit bull and her pup arrested Emergency Services Man wearing fake beard robs Medford bank Police still hunting for third suspect tied to bomb threats, high speed chase Josephine County scrambles to house juvenile offenders Politics and Elections State certifies recount showing failure of GMO-labeling measure Time running out for O&C funds GMO vote recount still shows little change GMO labeling votes recounted under careful watch in Jackson County Kent Bush: First Amendment doesn’t mean what you think it means Education Ruch school class focuses on the natural environment Bethel Church helps families at McLoughlin Middle School Logos may offer students 'fifth year' at RCC or SOU St. Mary's plays host to youth robotics tournament A lesson in giving Environment Biologist resigns over LNG reporting failure Bird flu discovered in Winston backyard flock Jackson County holds back on enforcing GMO ban for now No fish, no funding for problem dams Most residents speak against gas pipeline State News Oregon to step up water quality checks on farms Questions remain in death of Oklahoma teen Impostor makes off with Salvation Army donations in Corvallis, Albany Faith-healing couple sentenced to 10 years for death of diabetic daughter Uber suspends operations in Portland for 3 months Nation - World Obama makes Maduro’s ‘insolent Yankees’ line harder to sell Grand jury won't indict Ferguson cop in shooting Obituaries Emile Victor Caloz Donna J. 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Our View: One more try for Josephine safety levy ... Former Ashland student saves surfer from pounding waves ... Train hits truck in Central Point crossing; driver flees ... Our View: One more try for Josephine safety levy ... Former Ashland student saves surfer from pounding waves ... Get Up & Go: Nov. 30 Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Nov. 30, 2014 @ 12:01 am Posted Nov. 30, 2014 @ 12:01 am » Social News 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 Artists Workshop: The group of regional painters invites others to join in painting and drawing sessions and critiques at 10 a.m. Mondays. Call 541-324-7624 for location. Needlers’ Group: Bring your needle-craft supplies and enjoy embroidery, needlepoint, cross-stitch, quilting, knitting, crocheting and more from 10 a.m. to noon Mondays at the Rogue River library, 412 E. Main St. Call 541-864-8850 or see www.jcls.org. Kid Time!: Kids elementary-school age and younger can explore interactive exhibits and learn about the history of Oregon, construction and engineering, water systems and more at Kid Time! 106 N. Central Ave., Medford. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission costs $8, $4 for adults and free for kids younger than 1. Call 541-772-9922 or see www.kid-time.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. Central Point Senior Singers: The group meets at 10:45 a.m. Mondays at the Central Point Senior Center, 123 N. Second St. Pianist needed. Call 541-664-4933. Art exhibit: Rogue River artist Barbara Badten will display several of her scenic paintings through November and December at the Rogue River library, 412 E. Main St. Library hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Friday, 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Call 541-864-8850 or see www.jcls.org.  Teem Movie: Teens can eat pizza and watch the 2013 film "If I Stay," rated PG-13, at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Call 541-774-6985 or see www.jcls.org. Humphrey Bogart Movies: Enjoy classic Humphrey Bogart films from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Monday through December at the Gold Hill library, 202 Dardanelles St. Call 541-855-1994 or see www.jcls.org. 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. A Christmas Past: Southern Oregon Historical Society will celebrate Christmas past with a holiday window display from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at SOHS' History & Discovery Center, 106 N. Central Ave., Medford. Created by designer Daniel Perry and artist Jake Hillman, the old-fashioned display is inspired by 1930s and '40s eras. Look for holiday carolers and refreshments. Call 541-773-6536, ext. 1002, for information. 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. Community HU Sing: ECKANKAR will lead a community HU song at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at Hidden Springs Community Center, 635 Lit Way, Ashland. Call 541-708-0584. Clog Dances: Dance with the Misty Mountain Cloggers at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Southern Oregon Performing Arts Center, 930 Summit Ave., Medford. Dance instruction is available. Admission costs $8. Call 541-772-1431.   Tuesday, Dec. 2 Books@Noon: Discuss favorite books, learn what others are reading and find suggestions for your reading list at noon the first Tuesday of every month at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Call 541-774-6996 or see www.jcls.org. Winter Reads Book Sale: Cozy up with a good book this winter while the rain and cold keep you indoors by first visiting a book sale from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, or noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Ruch library, 7919 Highway 238. Most books will be priced at $1 or less. Call 541-899-7438. Social Benefit Dance Club: Dance to standards performed by keyboard and horn player Dave Flick from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays at the Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, 3377 Table Rock Road, Medford. Call 541-664-6642. Author Afternoon: Local author B.K. Showalter will explore the idea "Is Fiction the Truth Remodeled?" from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, in the Adams Meeting Room of the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Showalter is the author of "Cash Scow," "Doomsday Marbles," "Chasing Crinolines" and other works. Call 541-774-8679 or see ww.jcls.org. Drop-In Knitting Circle: Learn new stitches, practice old ones, get help with projects or knit for fun from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Call 541-774-6996 or see www.jcls.org. Trivia Tuesdays: Teams of two to six people compete to answer questions about random topics from host Jeff Kloetzel from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. Call 541-899-9120 or see www.southstagecellars.com. Trivia Night: Teams of one to four people compete for prizes in a trivia competition covering a variety of categories from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Southern Oregon Brewing Company, 1922 United Way, Medford. Call 541-776-9898 or see www.sobrewing.com. Country-Western Dance: Beginning line dancing starts at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Evergreen Ballroom, 6088 Crater Lake Ave., Central Point. Intermediate line dancing starts at 6:30 p.m. and partner and specialty dancing starts at 7 p.m. Admission costs $6. Call 541-826-8000 or see www.evergreenballroom.com. Sweet Adelines: The Southern Oregon Sound chapter of Sweet Adelines International, an a cappella chorus for women, offers lessons on vocal technique, musical accuracy and showmanship at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Eastwood Baptist Church, 675 N. Keene Way Drive, Medford. The group, under the direction of Martha Segura, performs locally and in an annual regional competition. Women interested in singing are invited. Call 541-774-9606 or see www.southernoregonsound.org. Cribbage Tournament: Compete at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 2640 E. Barnett Road, Medford. Admission to the tournament costs $4.50. Call 541-773-2898. Jeopardy Trivia: Prizes will be awarded in the competition at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Louie’s Restaurant & Bar, 41 N. Main St., Ashland. Children are welcome to participate but must be out of the restaurant by 10 p.m. Admission costs $1. Call 541-482-9701. 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