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Get Up & Go: Jan. 19 Friday Jan 19, 2018 at 12:01 AM Friday, Jan. 19 Green Vehicle Meeting: The Southern Oregon Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Association  hosts Oregon Secretary of State, Dennis Richardson from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Jan. 19, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Richardson will address the future of autonomous and self-driving electric vehicles in Oregon. For reservations email at [email protected] or call 541-552-9393. Friday Afternoon Book Sale: The Central Point Friends of the Library will hold book sales from 1 to 4 p.m. the third Friday of each month at the Central Point library, 116 S. Third St. Look for new or gently-used books, DVDs and CDs. Prices are by donation which help fund programs, activities and special library collections. Call 541-664-3228 or see jcls.org. STEM Crafting: Learn how to make a flashlight out of an Altoids tin with John Jackson of Bugs-R-Us at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at the Talent library, 101 Home St. All tools, materials and step-by-step instruction will be provided. Free. Registration required. Call 541-535-4163. Slopes & Trails: Rogue Valley residents 21 and older can meet at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at Schoolhaus Brewhaus, 525 Bigham Knoll Drive, Jacksonville. Slopes & Trails is a nonprofit organization that provides social and recreational activities. See slopes.org. Square Dance: Rogue Squares hosts round dancing at 7:30 p.m. and mainstream and plus dancing at 8 p.m. the third Friday of every month at the Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, 3377 Table Rock Road, Medford. Ray Holmes is the caller. Admission is $6. Call 541-660-8020. Not Too Shabby: Singer Lisa Yriarte, guitarist Pete Brown and drummer Mike Fitch will play a mix of pop, blues, R&B and contemporary hits from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at Belle Fiore, 955 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-552-4900 or see bellefiorewine.com. Saturday, Jan. 20 Breakfast: Biscuits and gravy, omelets, scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, potatoes, pancakes, fruit, juice and coffee are served from 7:30 to 10 a.m. the third Saturday of every month at the Medford Masonic Center, 975 N. Phoenix Road, Medford. The breakfast costs $7 or $5 for students with valid identification. Rogue Modern Quilters Guild: The quilting group meets from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. the third Saturday of each month for sewing, demonstrations and show-and-tell projects at Talent Town Hall, 206 E. Main St. A business meeting begins at 11:30 a.m. All levels of experience are welcome. Annual dues are $25. The first visit is free. Call 541-512-1442 or see roguemodernquilters.wordpress.com. Low-cost Pet Vaccines: Bring your cat or dog to the Jackson County Animal Shelter, 5595 S. Pacific Highway, Phoenix, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20,  to get them vaccinated. Vaccinations are $10 each, and nail trims are also available for $5. This is a cash-only clinic and all pets must be at least 8 weeks old and in good health. Call 541-774-6654. Family Game Day: Families can play a variety of tabletop and video games from noon to 3:30 p.m. the third Saturday of every month at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. See jcls.org or call 541-774-6994. Harry Potter Club: A six-session Harry Potter Club will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays from Jan. 20 through Feb. 24,  for youths 5 and older at the Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St. Enjoy Harry Potter-themed crafts and events each week. The program will culminate in a Hogwarts house party Feb. 24. For information, call 541-664-3228. Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs from his three albums, from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at Belle Fiore, 955 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-552-4900 or see bellefiorewine.com. Contra Dance: Dances are held the third Saturday of every month at the Grove, 1195 E. Main St., Ashland. Beginners instruction begins at 7 p.m. and dancing is from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. On Saturday, Jan. 20, the caller will be Erik Weberg with live music by The BFD. No perfumes or scented oils, and clean bodies and clothes are encouraged. Admission is $10, $6 for students. Call 541-821-0997 or 541-482-7751 or email at [email protected]. Sunday, Jan. 21 Book Sale: The Ascension Lutheran Church will hold a book sale to benefit the SMART reading program in the local schools from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at the church, 675 Black Oak Dr., Medford. A wide variety of books will be available and you can fill a paper grocery bag for $5. Call 541-773-3594. Folk Dance: Join in an afternoon of community dance from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at Temple Emek Shalom, 1800 E. Main St., Ashland. Dance instructor Brooke Friendly will call dances. Folk dances will be English, Scottish and American. No partners needed. Admission is $10. Call 541-488-2909 or email at [email protected]. Classical Duet Concert: Classical guitarist Dr. Wenjun Qi and flutist Lisa Nichols will preform a free concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, in the community room at the Jacksonville library, 340 W. C St. See jcls.org or call 541-899-1665. Author Talk: Authors Dr. Robin Miller and Dr. Dave Kahn will discuss their book, "Healed: Health and Wellness for the 21st Century: Wisdom, Secrets and Fun Straight from the Leading Edge," at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. See jcls.org or call 541-774-6996. Ashland YMCA Dance: Dance to music by Al Berman and Friends from 1:30 to 4 p.m. the third Sunday of every month at Ashland YMCA, 540 YMCA Way, Ashland. A beginning dance class with Dave Kahn will be at 1:30 p.m. Coffee, tea and cookies will be served. Admission is $7, $5 for youths. Children 12 and younger require adult supervision. Call 541-488-7781. Tony Brussat: Singer and guitarist Tony Brussat will perform what he calls "jazz Americana, the good old good ones," from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. Admission is free. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957. Tim Church: The guitarist will play the music of Bach, Broadway, Brazil and beyond from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at Belle Fiore, 955 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-552-4900 or see bellefiorewine.com.