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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 Out of the ashes: Weed slowly recovering from devastating fire ARC hopes to open first medically supervised detox center Faith, community drive newly elected Stark 5 Things to do this Week Emergency services Crime, Courts and Emergency Services Emergency services Emergency services Police search for pursuit suspect near Hyatt Lake Man suspected of pointing gun at neighbor Man sentenced after impregnating young girl 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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Fulfilled Community blog: Saving Lives Health Watch: Curb your kitchen cravings this holiday season 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 Live Music in Local Clubs Celebrate winter solstice with the Bad Film Society Southern Oregon Repertory Singers present 'The Holly and the Ivy' Tomaseen Foley's "A Celtic Christmas" returns to the Craterian Theater Stefan Baumann and Eugene Bennett highlight Third Fridays 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 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 Seattle rock band Smokey Brights plays Howiee's Eight Dollar Mountain and Fruition play Applegate Lodge 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 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 Our View: Be careful when you donate ... Things to do, Dec. 21 ... Fans, friends and family welcome home victorious SOU team at airport ... Our View: Be careful when you donate ... Things to do, Dec. 21 ... Fans, friends and family welcome home victorious SOU team at airport ... Get Out: Friday, November 28 Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Nov. 28, 2014 @ 12:01 am Posted Nov. 28, 2014 @ 12:01 am » Social News To have an event listed in Get Out!, email the information to [email protected] Rogue Valley Walkers Saturday, Dec. 6:  10K Name that Park walk in Grants Pass will meet at 10 a.m. at The Lodge at Riverside, 955 S.W. 7th St. For information, call 541-245-9356 or see www.roguevalleywalkers.com. Saturday, Dec. 20:  This Ashland Town Walk will take in the town's Christmas Lights. Meet at 6 p.m. in the Safeway parking lot at Siskiyou and Sherman. For information, call 541-245-9356 or see www.roguevalleywalkers.com. KS Wild outings Saturday, Dec. 20:  KS Wild will lead an exploration of all things mycological in the heart of the Klamath-Siskiyou. The destination for this hike is yet to be announced depending on the weather and what trails are accessible. Carpool will meet at the Ashland Outdoor Store at 9 a.m. Bring water, comfortable walking shoes, dress for the weather in lots of warm layers and a lunch. Call Morgan at 541-488-5789 or email [email protected] for more information and to sign up for the hike. See more at http://kswild.org. Saturday, Jan. 10:  Explore the oak-covered hills of the Little Applegate on the Sterling Mine Ditch Trail. The trail is accessible year round, so the group will go rain, snow or shine. Carpool will meet at the Ashland Outdoor Store at 9 a.m. Bring water, comfortable walking shoes, dress for the weather in lots of warm layers and a lunch. Call Morgan at 541-488-5789 or email [email protected] for more information and to sign up for the hike. See more at http://kswild.org. Saturday, Jan. 17:  KS Wild staffer Jeanine Moy and botanical-area adopters will lead a hike to the Rough and Ready Botanical Area in the Illinois Valley. The area is home to some of the most diverse plant life in the region. Time permitting, the group will stop at French Flat, another botanical area at risk for misuse. The group will carpool from Northwest Nature Shop, 154 Oak St., Ashland. Dress in layers and sturdy shoes, and bring water and lunch. Call Morgan at 541-488-5789 or email [email protected] for more information and to sign up for the hike. See more at http://kswild.org. Holiday Hustle 5K Saturday, Dec. 13:  The third annual race, sponsored by the Junior League of Jackson County, starts at 5 p.m. at Twin Creeks Park, 555 Twin Creeks Crossing Loop, Central Point. For information, email [email protected]. To register online, see https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=11911 Rogue Valley Audubon Society Tuesday, Dec. 2:  RVAS will hold its annual holiday meeting and potluck at 6 p.m. at Medford Congregation Church, Lidgate Hall 1801 E. Jackson St., Medford. A slide show featuring birds of Ecuador will be presented. Please bring a dish to share and your own plate and utensils. For more information, see www.rouguevalleyaudubon.org Wednesday, Dec. 3:  On the first Wednesday of every month, RVAS conducts a bird walk at Agate Lake, about two miles east of the Highway 62/140 intersection. Birders should meet at the parking lot on the far side of the lake across from the boat dock. The walk begins at 8:30 a.m. and will end before noon. This is an ongoing citizen-science project to record the numbers of different species observed by walk participants. You don’t need to be an experienced birder to join in, but taking part will help you become one. Coordinator and leader of the walk is Murray Orr (541-857-9050, [email protected]). Contact him if you are willing to help. Christmas Bird Counts Saturday, Dec. 20:  The Rogue Valley Audubon Society will coordinate the Medford Christmas Bird Count. To register your intent to participate, email Bob Hunter at [email protected]. Saturday, Jan. 3:  To help with the Ashland Christmas Bird Count email John Bullock at [email protected] or Harry Fuller at [email protected]. More information can be found at www.roguevalleyaudubon.org Siskiyou Velo Club Every Saturday:  Siskiyou Velo Slo-Mo rides begin at various morning hours from different locations. Pace: 7 to 10 mph over 12 to 18 miles on mostly flat terrain. Call Phil Gagnon at 541-488-4289. Every Saturday:  Siskiyou VeloMelo rides begin at various morning hours from different locations. 20 to 25 miles. Rides are easy pace (10-13 mph) and terrain with frequent stops to regroup. No one will be dropped. Call Elaine Sweet at 541-482-8332. Every Saturday:  Siskiyou VeloShip rides begin at various morning hours from different locations. The rides are for experienced group riders who wish to ride in periodic pace lines at a moderate-plus average pace (16 to 18 mph); more than 50 miles, on mostly hilly terrain. Contact Wayne Evitts at 541-816-0007. Every Saturday:  Brisk rides begin at various morning hours from different locations. Rides include extensive pace lining at high speeds. Pace: 18+ mph over 50 to 65 miles on mostly hilly terrain. Call Dennis Cramer at 541-773-5804. Every Monday:  Coffee rides begin at 10:30 a.m. at Colver Park in Phoenix and go to Jacksonville. Pace: 14 to 18+ mph average over 25 miles with periodic pace lines on flat terrain. Call David Chapman at 541-488-0152. Every Wednesday:  Coffee rides begin at 11 a.m. at Rogue Valley Roasting Company in Ashland. Pace: 14 to 18+ mph with periodic pace lines over 35 to 60 miles with some hills. Call Matt Walker at 541-261-4891.   MailTribune.com Writer Posted Nov. 28, 2014 @ 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. calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs 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. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2014 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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