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First hemp permit holder now just needs some seed ... Beloved advocate dies unexpectedly in Caribbean ... Kitzhaber had planned to quit ... First hemp permit holder now just needs some seed ... Beloved advocate dies unexpectedly in Caribbean ... GET UP & GO Get Up & Go: Wednesday, Feb. 11 Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 11, 2015 @ 12:01 am Posted Feb. 11, 2015 @ 12:01 am » Social News Wednesday, Feb. 11 Free Computer Class: A series of free computer classes will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays through March 4 at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Topics covered will include advanced word processing, spreadsheets, computer management and Internet services. Reservations are recommended. Call 541-774-8679.  Rogue Valley Women's Connection: Cindy Roche of Quilts of Valor Foundation will talk about efforts to get quilts to men serving in Afghanistan, and Pam Pingle will discuss how to meet challenges head-on from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Room 114 of the ministry building behind First Church of the Nazarene, 1974 E. McAndrews Road, Medford. The program and luncheon cost $15. Call 541-245-1652 for reservations. Community Health Workers Luncheon and Discussion: Rogue Community College and The Job Council will hold a luncheon, "Employing Community Health Workers," from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Room 126 of the RCC Table Rock Campus, 7800 Pacific Ave., White City. The luncheon, appropriate for hiring agency representatives, will include an overview of community health worker training, a panel discussion, an overview of grant initiatives and a Q&A session. To register, call 541-245-7828. Crater Lake Tales: Larry Smith will present "Crater Lake Tales: Stories from the Mountain" at noon Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. He will share mysterious and bizarre stories he collected while working as a national park ranger. The presentation is part of the Southern Oregon Historical Society's monthly "Windows in Time" lunchtime lectures. Admission is free. Call 541-774-6996 or see www.jcls.org. Free Movie: Watch a free screening of the movie "The Hundred-Foot Journey" from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. It's about a family from India that opens a restaurant across the road from a fine eatery. The 2014 movie is rated PG. Call 541-774-8679 or see www.jcls.org. Free Family Movies: Free films and popcorn will be offered from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays at the Central Point library, 116 S. Third St. Watch "Despicable Me" on Feb. 11. The 2010 film is rated PG. Call 541-664-3228 or see www.jcls.org. Screwball Comedies: Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake star in the 1941 film "Sullivan's Travels" not rated, from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Talent library, 101 Home St. Call 541-535-4163 or see www.jcls.org. Author Event: Mystery author Diane Vallere will read and discuss her books and her interest in fashion and the mystery genre from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Call 541-774-6996 or see www.jcls.org. Danielle Kelly & Paul Turnipseed: Singer Danielle Kelly and jazz guitarist Paul Turnipseed will play a mix of soul and standards from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Belle Fiore, 955 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-552-4900 or see www.bellefiorewine.com. Rogue Writers: Published and unpublished fiction writers can meet to discuss their projects and the publishing business at 5:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at Applebee’s, 1388 Biddle Road, Medford. Call 541-826-4151. Bingo: Bingo is offered from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Louie's Restaurant and Bar, 41 N. Main St., Ashland. Winners eat free, and games are free to play. Call 541-482-9701. Women's Health Presentation: Radiance Wellness will hold a free Women's Wellness Wednesday event from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. The topic will be "Gut Health 101 ...  Was It Something I Ate?" Call 541-604-8644 or see www.realradiance.com.   Thursday, Feb. 12 LWV Presentation: Land use advocate Greg Holmes will present "Rogue Valley Food System Network" at the League of Women Voters meeting at noon Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Holmes will speak about the network, which provides local agriculture and retail marketing. Locally sourced snacks will be served. Call 541-772-5044. Darwin Living History Event: Biologist and lecturer Pepper Trail will portray Charles Darwin in a living history presentation "Voyage to The Origin of Species: Reminiscences of Charles Darwin" from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Call 541-774-6996 or see www.jcls.org. Senior Aces: Any and all computer questions will be addressed during the Senior Aces Computer Club meeting from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at the smaller annex building at First Church of the Nazarene, 1974 E. McAndrews Road, Medford. Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptop for hands-on help. Call 541-858-5116. Computer Class: Free computer classes will be offered from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays through March 5 at the Jacksonville library, 340 W. C St. Topics will include word processing, photo editing, file management and time for review and practice. Reservations are recommended. Call 541-774-8679. American Legion Dinner: The American Legion Auxiliary will hold an Italian dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at The American Legion, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford. The dinner will include chicken manicotti, salad, garlic bread and chocolate cake with cherries. Cost is $8 per person, and proceeds will benefit local veterans and their families. The event will include a raffle. Call 541-776-9085 or email [email protected]. Ed Dunsavage Trio: Jazz guitarist Ed Dunsavage, acoustic bassist Joe Cohoon and drummer Gary Hirsh will perform standards from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at Belle Fiore, 955 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-552-4900 or see www.bellefiorewine.com. Shakespeare and Milton: "Shakespeare and Milton: How Their Peers Saw Them" will be presented by Geoff Ridden at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, in the Meese room of Hannon Library on the Southern Oregon University campus. Ridden is a Shakespeare lecturer, reviewer and author of several books and study guides on Milton and Shakespeare. The event is free. Call 541-552-6816 or send an email to [email protected] for more information. Art Exhibit: Two exhibits — "Baker's Dozen" and "New Works: Schneider Museum of Art Collection 2012-2014" — will be displayed through March 14 at the Schneider Museum on the Southern Oregon University campus, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. "Baker's Dozen" features work by SOU Creative Arts faculty David Bithell, Cody Bustamante, Miles Inada, Peg Sjogren, Robin Strangfeld and visiting professors Rene Allen, Brooks Dierdorff, Summer Ventis and Ben Waterman. The artists will discuss a range of topics during faculty lectures at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 12, 19, 26 and March 5. "New Works" showcases work by national and international artists newly represented in the museum's collection. Call 541-552-6245 or see sma.sou.edu.  JPR Event: More than 35 wineries will be represented at Jefferson Public Radio's 34th annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at Ashland Springs Hotel, 212 E. Main St. Restaurants and caterers will provide culinary creations, and there will be live music by bluegrass band Eight Dollar Mountain and flamenco-style guitarists Grant Ruiz and Dan Fellman. Tickets cost $60 and can be purchased at www.ijpr.org, at Ashland Food Co-op, 237 N. First St., or by calling 800-782-6191. Talent Show: A talent show fundraiser will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at the North Medford High School Auditorium, 1900 N. Keene Way Drive, Medford. Admission is $3, and all proceeds raised will benefit the Jackson County Foster Parent Association. Call 541-772-2016. 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