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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 Medford man who allegedly abandoned pit bull and her pup arrested 10 things to know for Tuesday Commissioner's apology for text incident doesn't sway family Since You Asked: State requires headlight use in bad weather Emergency Services Crime, Courts and Emergency Services Medford man who allegedly abandoned pit bull and her pup arrested Emergency Services Man wearing fake beard robs Medford bank Police still hunting for third suspect tied to bomb threats, high speed chase Josephine County scrambles to house juvenile offenders 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 Oregon to step up water quality checks on farms Questions remain in death of Oklahoma teen 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 Nation - World Obama makes Maduro’s ‘insolent Yankees’ line harder to sell Grand jury won't indict Ferguson cop in shooting Obituaries Emile Victor Caloz Donna J. 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Home Help: Home safety tips for a safe and happy winter season How NOT to install drywall Dear Monty: Siblings dispute inherited real estate Health Health Watch: Small diet changes can make a big difference Community blog: Removing Barriers Is Good Insurance Health Watch: Change up your treadmill workout Community blog: A Dark Night of Healing and Hope Community blog: The Promise of Hope � and Health - Fulfilled Hiking Biking Faith Churches, synagogs host seasonal events Bethel Church helps families at McLoughlin Middle School Milestones and Achievements Fans, friends and family welcome home victorious SOU team at airport Wedding: Boldt-Mahon Order of Elks national office revokes Medford lodge's charter Jackson County's new health building complete, will serve clients in February Ashland celebrates 'Wild' screening with Cheryl Strayed Columnist for a Day Rogue Healthy Aging Tempo Latest stories SugarBeats headline an all-ages dance party at Historic Ashland Armory In the Pocket releases 'I Got News' Live Music in Local Clubs Celebrate winter solstice with the Bad Film Society Southern Oregon Repertory Singers present 'The Holly and the Ivy' Theater ACT presents reading of 'The Quality of Life' Meet the real Jacob Marley This Nutcracker ballet will have a superhero twist Plumbing the depths of meaning TMTO presents 'A Christmas Carol: The Musical' Music SugarBeats headline an all-ages dance party at Historic Ashland Armory In the Pocket releases 'I Got News' Live Music in Local Clubs Southern Oregon Repertory Singers present 'The Holly and the Ivy' Tomaseen Foley's "A Celtic Christmas" returns to the Craterian Theater Community Events Celebrate winter solstice with the Bad Film Society Tomaseen Foley's "A Celtic Christmas" returns to the Craterian Theater Stefan Baumann and Eugene Bennett highlight Third Fridays Dancing People Company celebrates the solstice Dance to the Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra Dining Food for Thought: Wintertime wining and dining Coffee shops roll out holiday-inspired drinks Over Easy serves 'pop-up' brunch Sundays Ooblies Artisan Waffle Sandwiches Brunch at Loft Brasserie Tempo Videos Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » Obituaries Blogs TV Listings Movie Listings Oregon Outdoors Oregon Healthy Living Magazines & Special Sections NEWS NOW Train hits truck in Central Point crossing; driver flees ... Our View: One more try for Josephine safety levy ... Former Ashland student saves surfer from pounding waves ... Train hits truck in Central Point crossing; driver flees ... Our View: One more try for Josephine safety levy ... Former Ashland student saves surfer from pounding waves ... Get Up & Go: Dec. 23 Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 23, 2014 @ 12:01 am Posted Dec. 23, 2014 @ 12:01 am » Social News 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.   Wednesday, Dec. 24 Hands-All-Around Quilters: Visitors can work on individual projects or sew quilts for charity from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays at Wesley Hall in the First United Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland. Call 541-732-0141. Fasturn Community Sew: Make quilts, pillowcases and children’s and babies’ items for charity from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at Fasturn, 3859 S. Stage Road, Medford. Call 541-772-8430. Jacksonville Museum Quilters: The group meets from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Jacksonville Community Center, 160 E. Main St. Call 541-941-2463. Spaghetti Game Night: Try out board games from Funagain Games in Ashland or bring your own from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at Enoteca Wine Tasting and Bistro, 17 N. Main St., Ashland. Complimentary spaghetti will be served with the purchase of a glass or bottle of wine. Call 541-482-3377 or see www.ashlandenoteca.com. Bingo: Bingo Wednesday Nights from 6-7 PM. Winners eat free! Join friends, family, kids of all ages for an easy, relaxed hour of fun and laughs. Free to play! 41 N. Main St., on the Ashland Plaza. Call 541-482-9701. Trivia Night: Teams of one to six players can play Trivia at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at The Playwright Public House, 258 A St., Ashland. It's free to play, and each team will receive a bowl of baked fries. The winning team receives a $25 certificate to use at The Playwright. Call 541-488-9128. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: First Presbyterian Church of Ashland will hold a Christmas Eve candlelight worship service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 1615 Clark Ave. Call 541-482-3536 or email [email protected]. Joyful Christmas Eve Service: The Rev. Nan White will host a joyful Christmas Eve service at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, at Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 87 Fourth St., Ashland. The service will include the singing of carols and telling Christmas stories. The service will close with candles and the singing of "Silent Night." Call 541-482-4755 or see www.rvuuf.org.  Candle Light Service: Grace Bible Church will offer a Candlelight Christmas Eve service from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 303 E. Main St., Talent. Call 541-951-9901 or see www.gracebiblechurch.net.     Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25 Christmas Dinner: A Christmas dinner will be served from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 25, at The Rocky-Tonk Grill & Saloon, 333 E. Main St. Medford. There will be a decorated tree and presents for kids. Call 541-973-2887.   Friday, Dec. 26 Small Art Exhibit: Enjoy small art, including pottery, wooden boxes, Christmas ornaments, cards, gifts tags, sculpture and fine art at Art Presence Art Center, 206 N. Fifth St., Jacksonville. The "Small Treasures" art exhibit runs through Dec. 28. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. See art-presence.org. Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink: Enjoy ice skating daily at the ice rink, located across from Ashland's Lithia Park at 95 Winburn Way. Skate rentals are $2.50 per pair. Rink admission is $4 for adults, $3.50 for children ages five to 13 and free for kids under age five. Call 541-488-9189 or see www.ashland.or.us/IceRink for more information and the season schedule. Dan Doshier: Guitar, fiddle and accordion player Dan Doshier will play from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. Admission is free. Call 541-899-9120 or www.southstagecellars.com. Slopes & Trails: Rogue Valley residents 21 and older can meet at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, at Jefferson Spirits, 404 E. Main St., Medford. Slopes & Trails is a nonprofit organization that provides social and recreational activities adults. Call 541-734-5688 or see www.slopes.org. Lace Walker: The guitarist and flutist will play acoustic rock and R&B from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 26-27, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. Walker will be joined by bass and sax players. Admission is free. See www.southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120. Lucia Comnes: San Francisco songwriter, fiddler and guitarist Lucia Comnes will perform interpretations of Irish, Balkan and American folk music from 7 to 9 p.m.Friday, Dec. 26, at 2Hawk Winery, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford. Admission is free. Call 541-779-9463 or see www.2hawkwinery.com. 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