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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 Victorious Raiders parade trophy through downtown Ashland Out of the ashes: Weed slowly recovering from devastating fire Emergency Services ARC hopes to open first medically supervised detox center Faith, community drive newly elected Stark Crime, Courts and Emergency Services Emergency Services Emergency services Emergency services Police search for pursuit suspect near Hyatt Lake Man suspected of pointing gun at neighbor 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 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 Group challenges timber producer's 'green' label Law officers back home-visit funding Nation - 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Our View: Be careful when you donate ... Things to do, Dec. 21 ... Victorious Raiders parade trophy through downtown Ashland ... Our View: Be careful when you donate ... Things to do, Dec. 21 ... Things to do, Dec. 21 Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 21, 2014 @ 2:00 am Posted Dec. 21, 2014 @ 2:00 am » Social News Sunday, Dec. 21 Origami: Learn the art of paper folding during a hands-on demonstration from 12:30 to 3 p.m. the third Sunday of every month at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. The sessions are appropriate for adults and children 5 and older. No experience necessary. Call 541-774-6995 or see ww.jcls.org. Author Talk: Author Joanna Luloff will transport listeners to Sri Lanka when she shares her haunting, intertwined stories from her book, "The Beach at Galle Road," at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Ashland library, 410 Sisikyou Blvd. The stories by Luloff, a former Peace Corps volunteer, tell of the tumultuous civil war between the ruling Sinhalese and the Tamil Tigers. Call 541-774-6996 or see www.jcls.org. Winter Solstice Event: A community Winter Solstice event begins at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland. A gift potlatch regifting circle begins at 4 p.m., the GMO-free potluck dinner and dessert runs from 6 to 7 p.m., an ugly holiday sweater contest begins at 7:30 p.m., and a dance runs from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is a suggested donation of $5 to $10. Call 541-535-1854. Ben McReynolds: Hear piano ballads played by Ben McReynolds from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. Admission is free. See www.paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957. Trafficking Awareness Event: About 200 people will gather to practice yoga and hold a candlelight vigil to draw attention to children, teens and adults trapped in the commercial sex industry in Oregon and in India at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Southern Oregon University McNeal Pavillion, 1465 Webster St., Ashland. The nonprofit organization Shine a Light seeks to raise $25,000. See www.iwillshinealight.org. Bad Film Society: Celebrate Bad Film Society's kooky Winter Solstice Santa Extravaganza at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, in the basement of the Ashland Elks building. Use the entrance on Will Dodge Way, the alley between East Main Street and Lithia Way and First and Second streets, Ashland. The feature will be a schlocky 1964 holiday staple, "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians." Filled with bad acting, props and sets, Martians kidnap Santa and force him to make toys. Will Santa make it back to Earth and his elves in time for Christmas? Two dark and hilarious Finnish short films about domesticating feral Santas also will be shown. Bring a potluck dish to share and a wrapped, totally bad present for a gift exchange. Admission is a donation of $4 to benefit the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. See www.badfilmsociety.org. Monday, Dec. 22 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. 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. 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. Santa Storytime: Children of all ages can attend a holiday storytime with Santa from 11:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Dec. 22, at the Central Point library, 116 S. Third St. Santa Claus will read stories, tell tales about elves and pass out treats. Call 541-664-3228 or see www.jcls.org. 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. Hobbit Movie: The 2012 film "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," rated PG-13, will be shown from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford. The film is the first in the Hobbit film trilogy. Attendees are encouraged to don costumes, where they can be photographed in a costume contest with the winner to be announced after Dec. 31. Call 541-774-8685 or see www.jcls.org. Line Dancing for Seniors: Line dancing is offered for adults 60 and older from 1 to 2:30 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 costs $2. Call 541-488-5342. Teen Craft Activity: Teens ages 10 to 18 can make a duct tape lanyard key ring from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at the Phoenix library, 510 W. First St. Colored duct tape will be provided, and hot cocoa and mini marshmallows will be served. Call 541-535-7090 or see www.jcls.org. 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. Medford Accordion Club: The club meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at the Central Point Senior Center, 123 N. Second St., Central Point. Admission is $1. Call 541-821-8071. Tuesday, Dec. 23 Hobbit Movie: The 2013 film "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug," rated PG-13, will be shown from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford. The film is the second in the Hobbit film trilogy. Attendees are encouraged to don costumes, where they can be photographed in a costume contest with the winner to be announced after Dec. 31. Call 541-774-8685 or see www.jcls.org. Brain Books: The Brain Books discussion group will discuss "The Emotional Life of Your Brain" by Richard Davidson and Sharon Begley" from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, at the library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Call 541-774-6996. 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. A Celtic Christmas': Storyteller Tomaseen Foley and his troupe of Irish vocalists, musicians and dancers return to present "A Celtic Christmas," a program that recreates Christmas Eve in a 1940s West Ireland farmhouse where neighbors gather, at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. Tickets cost $29, $32 or $35, $20, $23 or $26 for ages 18 and younger, and can be purchased at the Craterian box office, 16. S. Bartlett St., online at craterian.org or by calling 541-779-3000. 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. Trivia: Wait, wait, don't tell me! Join your friends and family as you test your knowledge at Tuesday Night Team Trivia from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Louie's Restaurant, 41 N. Main St. Free to play! Prizes awarded! Call 541-482-9701.541-482-9701. Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra: The 15-piece orchestra — featuring vocalist Dianne Strong, pianist Alan Berman and horn players Frank Kenney, Danny Chavez and Pat DeBellis — will play a mix of swing, Latin and arrangements of songs from the big-band era for dancing from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at The Imperial Events Center, 40 N. Front St., Medford. Admission is $7. Call 541-499-8855 or 541-779-2042 for information. 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