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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 Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Saved by the Pit Crew ... Our View: Campaign money train has left the station ... Prosecution: Father tried to arrange assault on babysitter ... Saved by the Pit Crew ... Our View: Campaign money train has left the station ... Prosecution: Father tried to arrange assault on babysitter ... Get Up & Go: Dec. 11 Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 11, 2014 at 12:01 AM Posted Dec. 11, 2014 at 12:01 AM » Social News Thursday, Dec. 11 Death with Dignity Q&A: Compassion & Choices will offer an educational event about Oregon's Death with Dignity law from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. The program will offer a supportive atmosphere to discuss concerns and options at the end of life. See www.compassionandchoices.org. Mah Jongg: Experienced and beginner adults 50 and older are invited to play Mah Jongg, a tile game of Chinese origin, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Ave., Ashland. Free. Call 541-488-5342 or see www.ashlandseniorcenter.org. Computer Buying Q&A: The library will give tips about choosing the right personal computer or tablet in a presentation titled "You Better Shop Around" from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. The presentation will include how to read a computer's specifications and what to consider before buying a new computer or tablet. Call 541-774-6412 or see www.jcls.org. Dominoes: Play Jamaican, Mexican train, Cuban or French dominoes games from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays at the Meyer Memorial Trust Community Meeting Room in the Phoenix library, 510 W. First St. Call 541-535-7090 or see www.jcls.org. Hearts and Spades: Adults 50 and older are invited to play card games from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays at the Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Ave. Donations are accepted. Call 541-488-5342. After-School Storytime: Kids in kindergarten through second grade are invited to a special after-school storytime with readings, rhymes and songs from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Thursdays at the Talent library, 101 Home St. Younger kids are welcome to attend with their parents. The program will continue through May except during holiday library closures. Call 541-535-4163 or see www.jcls.org. Women Entrepreneurs Meeting: Certified Public Accountant Jackie Truax will pass along tax tips and answer questions for small business owners at the Women Entrepreneurs of Southern Oregon meeting from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Rogue Regency Inn, 2300 Biddle Road. Cost is $28. See www.wesoweb.org or call 541-292-6326 to RSVP. Native Plant Society: The Siskiyou Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Oregon will hold a holiday potluck, talk and silent auction from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Talent Community Center, 206 E. Main St., Talent. Jeff Jones, co-author of "Arctic Sanctuary: Images of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge," will give a talk about photographing the Arctic. Bring a potluck dish, table service, packets of seeds for the native plant seed exchange and a food donation for the Talent Food Project. Call 541-535-5355. The Hearth Storytelling Event: Local storytellers Mark Yaconelli, Joshua Boettiger, Mary Landberg, Cat Gould and others will will share memories about family and the holidays at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at Temple Emek Shalom, 1800 E. Main St., Ashland. Wendi Stanek and Duane Whitcomb will provide music during the event. Mulled wine, cider and other treats will be served. Admission is $10. A VIP fundraiser beginning at 6:30 precedes the event, and the $50 event includes reserved seating for the storytelling presentation. See www.thehearthstorytelling.wordpress.com. LNG Pipeline Rally: Rogue Riverkeeper, Rogue Climate and Southern Oregon Climate Action Now will hold a rally opposing the proposed Liquid Natural Gas pipeline at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at Central Medford High School, 815 S. Oakdale Ave., Medford. The event immediately precedes a US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission public comment meeting at 6 p.m. See www.socan.info. Public Comment Meeting: The United States Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will hold a public comment meeting on the Jordan Cove-Pacific Connector Project at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at Central Medford High School, 815 S. Oakdale Ave., Medford. Call 541-842-3669. Savanna: Singer and guitarist Liz Jones, percussionist Anna Christensen and guitar and bass player Felipe Archer will perform folk and pop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at Belle Fiore, 955 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-552-4900 or see www.bellefiorewine.com. Men's Barbershop Singing: Men interested in singing four-part harmonies are invited to meetings of the Rogue Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Society at 7 p.m. Thursdays at First Presbyterian Church, 85 S. Holly St., Medford. Call 541-450-9352. Spiritual Workshop: Rabbi David Zaslow will give a two-part workshop on the Eastern European technique Farginin at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 11 and 18, at the Havurah synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland. The technique is said to be a way of transforming envious thoughts into blessing. Cost is $18 and includes the text. Call 541-488-7716.   Friday, Dec. 12 AHAA Fundraiser: Ashland High Arts Advocates will hold its annual Winter Fine Arts Festival at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at the Ashland High School Mountain Avenue Theatre, 201 S. Mountain Ave. The arts booster club fundraiser will showcase Ashland High School students' work in theater, dance, orchestra, choir, jazz and symphonic bands, fine arts and video. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $10, and tickets are available at Paddington Station or at the door. See www.ashlandhighartsadvocates.webs.com. The Hamazons: The "Warrior Princesses of Improv" — Cil Stengel, Eve Smyth and Kyndra Laughery — will perform improvisational comedy based on classic holiday movies at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-13, at The Playwright Public House, 258 A St., Ashland. Musical accompaniment will be provided by Darcy Danielson. Tickets cost $12 at the door. Reservations are available by calling 541-488-9128. 'Messiah': Rogue Valley Symphony and Southern Oregon Repertory Singers, conducted by Paul French, will perform George Frideric Handel's timeless holiday classic, "Messiah," with soloists Julianne Baird, Danielle Reutter-Harrah, Brian Thorsett and David Castillo. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at Parkway Christian Center, 229 N.E. Beacon Drive, Grants Pass; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at First Presbyterian Church, 85 S. Holly St., Medford; and at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, in the Music Recital Hall on the Southern Oregon University campus, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. Tickets cost $28 for the Grants Pass show, $33 for the Medford show, $38 for the Ashland show, and $5 for students at all shows. Tickets can be purchased online at rvsymphony.org or by calling 541-552-6398. Siskiyou Singers: The community choir, conducted by Mark Reppert, will present Parts One and Two of J.S. Bach's "Christmas Oratorio" with soloists Michelle Cox, Christopher Bingham and Dan Gibbs and orchestra, along with a mix of carols and seasonal classics, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-13, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, in the Music Recital Hall on the Southern Oregon University campus, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. Tickets cost $15, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders, and can be purchased at Music Coop and Paddington Station in Ashland, Grocery Outlet in Medford, online at siskiyousingers.org or by calling 541-482-5290. WinterSpring Benefit: Gypsy Soul — singer Cilette Swann and multi-instrumentalist Roman Morykit — will present its 14th annual benefit concert for WinterSpring, a local nonprofit for those dealing with loss and grief, at the Unitarian Fellowship, 87 Fourth St. Ashland. Swann and Morykit will perform acoustic, soulful songs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12. The duo will be joined by Mikey Stevens and Michael Forney to form a full band at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. Tickets cost $20 for each show and can be purchased online at brownpapertickets.com, at Music Coop, 268 E. Main St., or at the door. See www.gypsysoul.com. Launching Pad Ashland Event: Launching Pad Ashland, a ministry of the Centers for Spiritual Living focused on young adults, will host an interfaith gathering geared towards spiritual 18 to 30 year olds at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at The Haven, 1970 Ashland St., Ashland. The potluck gatherings include classes focused around spiritual practice, personal development and community outreach. More information is available by calling 541-205-9208 or email [email protected]. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 11, 2014 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. 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