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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 No charges will be filed in school bus crash outside Rogue River ... Accused Rogue River murderer allegedly admitted crime to police ... Two arrested in connection with theft of Brammo racing bike ... No charges will be filed in school bus crash outside Rogue River ... Accused Rogue River murderer allegedly admitted crime to police ... Two arrested in connection with theft of Brammo racing bike ... Get Up & Go: Jan. 12 Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 12, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Jan. 12, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News Monday, Jan. 12 Little Gnomes: Preschoolers accompanied by adults can explore trails, plants, creeks, ponds, animals and the changing seasons from 10 a.m. to noon on the second Monday of each month at North Mountain Park, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Play, songs, stories, activities, crafts and monthly themes will engage children in learning about the natural world. Bring snacks, bottoed water and dress for the weather. Rain pants and boots are recommended. Bring a sack lunch and stay for an optional lunch from noon to 12:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per child. Pre-register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call 541-488-6606. Tai Chi: The Ashland Senior Center offers a combination beginning/intermediate tai chi class from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. Mondays at 1699 Holmes Ave., Ashland. Cost is sliding scale $3 to $4 per class. Call 541-552-0698. 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. Mail Carrier Storytime: As part of the library's celebration of "Universal Letter Writing Week," the Central Point library will hold a letter and mail carrier storytime from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at 116 S. Third St. Call 541-664-3228 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. 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. Senior Party Bridge: The Ashland Community Center offers senior party bridge at 1 p.m. second and fourth Mondays at 59 Winburn Way, Ashland. Call 541-482-8249. Frank Capra Movie: The 1934 film "It Happened One Night," not rated, will be shown from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at the Gold Hill library, 202 Dardanelles St. The film tells the story of a spoiled heiress running away from her family who is helped by a man who's a reporter looking for a story. The library will be showing movies directed by Frank Capra Mondays in January. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Call 541-855-1994. Southern Oregon Miniaturists: The group meets from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month at the Central Point Senior Center, 123 N. Second St. Call 541-664-6119. Movie Afternoon: The 2014 film "Muppets Most Wanted," rated PG, will be shown from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at the Phoenix library, 510 W. First St. Admission is free and snacks will be served. Call 541-535-7090. Penguin Movie: As part of the library's Penguin Month celebrations, the 2006 computer animated film "Happy Feet," rated PG, will be shown from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. The animated film tells the story of an Emperor Penguin who cannot sing, but can tap dance. Call 541-774-8679 or see www.jcls.org. Library Game Night: The Medford library and Rogue Community College will host a game night from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, in the Adams room of the library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford. A selection of board games will be provided, but participants are encouraged their own. Call 541-774-8679 or see www.jcls.org. Poetry Appreciation: Poetry lovers can bring their favorite poem to read and discuss with others in a program led by Ernie Caldwell from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at the Phoenix library, 510 W. First St. Call 541-535-7090 or see www.jcls.org. Spanish/English Conversation: English-speakers learning Spanish and Spanish-speakers learning English can attend a conversation hour from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Participants speak Spanish for half of the hour, and English for the second half. Stories and exercises help conversation flow. The event is free and no registration is necessary. Call 541-774-8679 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. Author Event: Joseph Suste will speak about his novel "Sharp Obsidian" at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. The reading is free. Call 541-488-0029. Tuesday, Jan 13 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. Spanish/English Conversation Group: The Talent library hosts a conversation group for English-speakers learning Spanish and Spanish-speakers learning English from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays at 101 Home St. Call 541-535-4163 or see www.jcls.org. Wii at the Library: An instructor will be on hand to help people of all ages play social Nintendo Wii games from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays at the Central Point library, 116 S. Third St. Call 541-664-3228 or see www.jcls.org. Habitat Builders Happy Hour: Rogue Valley Habitat for Humanity will hold an informal networking gathering from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at the Habitat for Humanity administrative office, 2201 S. Pacific Highway, Medford. Contractors who have partnered with the organization in the past, or contractors interested in participating can discuss ways to get involved in 2015. The event will include drinks, hors d'oeuvres and giveaways. Call 541-779-1983. Book Chat: Join the Medford Library Book Chat for a lively discussion of "Divergent," by author Veronica Roth, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, in the Carpenter Community Meeting Room at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Start reading "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro to discusss Feb. 10. Call 541-774-8679 or www.jcls.org. Parents of Transgender Support Group: A support group for parents, family members and allies of children and youth who don't fit into gender binary norms runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. second Tuesdays in Ashland. Email [email protected] for information and location. AshMUG Meeting: The Ashland Mac Users' Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 13, at the Ashland Community Hospital conference room, 280 Maple St., Ashland. Topics will include a Q&A session from 6 to 7 p.m., and a presentation on note-taking organizational software Evernote. The meeting is free. See www.ashmug.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 may attend. Call 541-774-9606 or see www.southernoregonsound.org. Annual Rock Garden Auction: The Siskiyou Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Lidgate Hall at the Medford Congregational United Church of Christ, 1801 E. Jackson St., Medford. Following the meeting will be the club's annual auction. Member's will donate outdoor and house plants, books, and other gardening items to be auctioned. See www.siskiyousummits.weebly.com. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 12, 2015 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. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... 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