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Get Up & Go: May 7 Posted May 4, 2018 at 6:52 PM Updated May 4, 2018 at 6:52 PM Monday, May 7 Tai Chi for Seniors: Tai Chi for adults 50 and older is held from 9:15 to 11 a.m. Mondays for beginners at the Grove, 1195 E Main St., Ashland. Advanced class is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Ave. Admission is $4. Call 541-488-5342. Schneider Museum of Art: "The Animated Image," a collection of artwork by Matt Bollinger, Chris Doyle, Rick Silva and Stacey Steers, will run through May 12 at the Schneider Museum of Art, 555 Indiana St., on the Southern Oregon University campus in Ashland. The show is presented in conjunction with the Ashland Independent Film Festival. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. See sma.sou.edu or call 541-552-6245. Library Story Time: Story times for babies, toddlers and children are available Mondays through Fridays at branches of Jackson County libraries. See jcls.org. Color Mondays: Adults can express their creativity through coloring from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Coloring supplies will be provided. Call 541-744-6996 or see jcls.org. Stitchers of All Kinds: Bring your needle-craft supplies and participate in embroidery, needlepoint, cross-stitch, quilting, knitting, crocheting and more at 10 a.m. Mondays at the Rogue River library, 412 E. Main St. Call 541-864-8850 or see jcls.org. Kid Time!: Kids in elementary school and younger can explore interactive exhibits and learn about the history of Oregon, construction and engineering, water systems and more at 106 N. Central Ave., Medford. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $6 for adults, $10 for ages 1 and older. Call 541-772-9922 or see kid-time.org. Line Dancing for Seniors: Line dancing for adults 60 and older is held at 1 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at the Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Ave. Advanced line dancing is from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Thursdays at the center. Admission is $2. Call 541-488-5342. Movie Classics: Classic films will be shown at 1 p.m. Mondays at the Gold Hill library, 202 Dardanelles St. Call 541-664-3228 or see jcls.org. Homework Hub: Children 5 through 12 who need help with homework, studying and comprehension can drop in and work with small groups and experienced tutors from 3 to 5 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Admission is free, and one-on-one sessions are available with advanced scheduling. Call 541-774-8678. Peace Corps Presentation: Oregon Peace Corps recruiter Lisa Snell will give a presentation "Peace Corps: Serving Later in Life," from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Monday, May 7, at the Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Ave. Listen as returned volunteers share their experiences, learn more about the service and gain tips to guide you through the application process. Admission is free but registration is required. Email at [email protected] or call 541-488-5342. Children's Chess Club: Kids 5 and older can play chess from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 541-774-6995 or see jcls.org. Lecture: Allen Weisbard, licensed clinical social worker, will present "Choose the Optimism Option," from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 7, at the Ashland Food Co-Op, 300 N. Pioneer St., Ashland. Learn how to utilize recent psychological and sociological research to develop a healthy optimism and increase health and vitality. Admission is free. See ashlandfood.coop. Pub Trivia: Family-friendly games of trivia are played from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at 4 Daughters Irish Pub, 126 W. Main St., Medford. Participation is free, and teams can win prizes. Call 541-779-4455. Clog Dances: Dance with the Misty Mountain Cloggers at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Southern Oregon Performing Arts Center, 930 Summit Ave., Medford. Instruction is available. Admission is $8. Call 541-772-1431. Cuba Film Series: The documentary "The Power of Community—How Cuba Survived Peak Oil, " a film about the challenge of creating new energy systems when Cuba lost its main source of oil in the early 1990s, will be screened at 7 p.m. Monday, May 7, at the United Church of Christ, 717 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. Call 541-482-8915 for information. Tuesday, May 8 Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market: Fresh and organic produce, crafts and food trucks are available from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the National Guard Armory, 1420 E. Main St., Ashland. See rvgrowersmarket.com. Rogue Valley Handweavers Guild: Anyone interested in weaving, spinning and other fiber arts can join the Rogue Valley Handweavers Guild from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, September through June, at First Presbyterian Church, 456 W. Pine St., Central Point. Bring a sack lunch. Call 541-779-2912. Spring Storytime: Preschoolers are invited to a spring-themed story time at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Children will have the opportunity to plant seeds in the Medford Children's Garden following the story time. See jcls.org or call 541-774-8678. Rogue Valley Rovers: Chapter 37 of the Escapees RV Club will hold its monthly informational meeting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, at Elmer's Restaurant, 2000 Biddle Road, Medford. The club chapter encompasses all of Southern Oregon. For reservations, call 541-659-7208. Coloring and Cookies: Coloring is available from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Eagle Point library, 239 W. Main St. Coloring supplies and refreshments are provided. Call 541-826-3313 or see jcls.org. Medford Cribbage Tournament: Compete at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Mountain Mike's Pizza, 2640 E. Barnett Road, Medford. Admission is $4.50. Call 541-773-2898. Ballroom Dancing: Keyboard and horn player Dave Flick plays live music for ballroom dancing at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, 3377 Table Rock Road, Medford. First-time visitors can dance for free, otherwise it's $5. No partners are required. Call 541-664-3176. Children's Movies: Free kids' films are shown at 2:45 p.m. Tuesdays at the Phoenix library, 510 W. First St. Free snacks are available. Call 541-535-7090 or see jcls.org. Lego Time: Ages 5 through 12 can build with Legos from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Central Point library, 116 S. Third St. Call 541-664-3228 or see jcls.org. Book Chat: A book group meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Read the books, then join in the discussions. On Tuesday, May 8, "H is for Hawk," by Helen MacDonald will be discussed. Refreshments are served. Call 541-774-8679 or see jcls.org. Cribbage Club: The American Cribbage Club hosts players at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Table Rock Mobile Home Park Events Center, 2385 Table Rock Road, Medford. Admission is $7. Call 541-973-2508. Sweet Adelines: The Southern Oregon Sound Chapter of Sweet Adelines International, an a cappella chorus for women, offers instruction on vocal technique, musical accuracy and showmanship. Rehearsals are from 6 to 9 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. Call 541-595-8247 or see southernoregonsoundchorus.com. Tuesday Evening Cemetery Stroll: A different part of Jacksonville's Historic Cemetery will be explored from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month through Aug. 14. It's located at the top of Cemetery Road. On Tuesday, May 8, the focus is on cemetery ornamentation, monument styles and monument makers. The guided tours are free, although donations are accepted. Wear comfortable shoes. Call 541-826-9939 or see friendsjvillecemetery.org. Trivia Night: Tuesday Night Team Trivia is held at 7 p.m. at Louie's Restaurant, 41 N. Main St., Ashland. Admission is free, and prizes will be awarded. Call 541-482-9701. Rock Garden Society: The North American Rock Garden Society Siskiyou Chapter meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month from September through May in Lidgate Hall behind Medford Congregational United Church of Christ, 1801 E. Jackson St., Medford. See siskiyousummits.weebly.com. Southern Oregon Photographic Association: Photographer Andrea Boyle will discuss and demonstrate the technique of light painting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, at Twin Creeks Retirement, 888 Twin Creeks Crossing, Central Point. Boyle, a member of Light Painters World Alliance, will share the history of light painting and it's tools. Admission is free. The club for amateur photographers intent on developing skills and appreciation for photographic art meets the first and second Tuesday of every month through May. See sopacameraclub.com. Most Popular Suspects sought in Shady Cove deer attacks Apr 28 at 6:12 PM Jackson County sees startling spike in opioid overdose deaths Apr 28 at 4:24 PM Ashland teacher to appear on 'Jeopardy!' 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