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Letters to the Editor, Feb. 17 Our View: Independent Party of Oregon faces obstacles Editorials Our view: Expulsions hurt students, district, community Our View: Independent Party of Oregon faces obstacles Our View: A sad end to a historic career Our View: Time to end the vaccine exemption Our View: Hemp hemp, hooray — old crop is new again Letters to the Editor Letters to the editor, Feb. 18 Letters to the Editor, Feb. 17 Letters to the Editor, Feb. 16 Letters to the Editor, Feb. 15 Letters to the Editor, Feb. 13 Columns Islamic State's atrocities demand ... what? Michael Gerson: A call for 'patient pluralism' Kathleen Parker: No excuse for juicing the story Dana Milbank: Remembering the remarkable Kayla Mueller George Will: Curb your pessimism about terrorism Guest Opinions Guest Opinion: Weed killers should not be sprayed on streams, homes Guest Opinion: Understanding Wes Cooley Guest Opinion: Smokers: Quit before this happens to you Guest Opinion: Our public school system is a stew pot of clashing ingredients Guest Opinion: How long will we look the other way? Lifestyle Latest stories Season Stepp: Cooking Chinese food should not intimidate you Garden Cameos: Winter is the time to prune Page H. Onorato: Food items help define the South Debbie Snyder: Fleas annoy you and your pet Brent St. Germain: King cake is my kryptonite Food Season Stepp: Cooking Chinese food should not intimidate you Page H. 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Brown's inauguration brings hope to local lawmakers ... Ashland may restrict outdoor pot growing ... Jackson County Commissioners take pro-gun stance ... Brown's inauguration brings hope to local lawmakers ... Ashland may restrict outdoor pot growing ... Get Up & Go: Wednesday, Feb. 18 Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 18, 2015 @ 12:01 am Posted Feb. 18, 2015 @ 12:01 am » Social News Wednesday, Feb. 18 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 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and Thursdays at First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville, 425 Middle St. Call 541-941-2463. 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 at First United Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland. Call 541-732-0141. Roman History: Lecturer Ean Roby will present "The Tetrarchy and Constantine," the first in a three-part Roman history lecture series, from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford. Call 541-774-8679. Free Family Movies: Watch "Despicable Me 2," rated PG, from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 18, in the Central Point library, 116 S. Third St. The movie and popcorn are free. Call 541-664-3228 or see www.jcls.org. Classic Comedy: Claudette Colbert and Joel McCrea star in the 1942 film "The Palm Beach Story," not rated, from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Talent library, 101 Home St. Call 541-535-4163 or see www.jcls.org. Learn to Ice Skate: Drop-in ice skating lessons are offered for children and adults from 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through Feb. 25 at the Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink, 95 Winburn Way. Recreational skate admission rates apply, but skate rental is included with the lesson. Free for children younger than 5, $3.50 for ages 6 through 13, and $4 for 14 and older. Preregistration is not required. Call 541-488-5340 or email [email protected]. Jef Ramsey: Guitar and mandolin player Jef Ramsey will play jazz standards, blues and vintage country from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. Admission is free. See www.paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957. Jeff Stanley: The singer, songwriter and guitarist will play original rock, folk and soul from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Belle Fiore, 955 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-552-4900 or see www.bellefiorewine.com. Rogue Writers: Published and unpublished fiction writers can meet to discuss their projects and the publishing business at 5:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at Applebee’s, 1388 Biddle Road, Medford. Call 541-826-4151. Bingo: Bingo is offered from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Louie's Restaurant and Bar, 41 N. Main St., Ashland. Winners eat free, and games are free to play. Call 541-482-9701. Jeff Kloetzel: The singer, songwriter and guitarist will play an acoustic mix of folk, rock and soul from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. Admission is free. Call 541-899-9120 or www.southstagecellars.com. Owl Lecture and Outing: A lecture about great gray owls will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 320 Beach St., Ashland. A related field trip will follow on Saturday, Feb. 21. Cost is $25. Email [email protected]. Scoot-N-Weavers: The dance club offers an advanced-level square dance Wednesdays at Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, 3377 Table Rock Road, Medford. A lesson will be offered at 7 p.m., and the dance will follow. Admission is by donation. Call 541-772-8687. Taylor Eigsti: The pianist and composer will play selections of original jazz at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Artistic Piano Gallery, 1390 Biddle Road, No. 7, Medford. The concert kicks off the 2015 Siskiyou Music Project series. Tickets can be reserved by emailing [email protected], online at siskiyoumusicproject.com or by calling 541-488-3869. Toastmasters Meeting: Southern Oregon Toastmasters Club 5840 meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Members develop their public speaking skills through prepared presentations and impromptu exercises. Call 541-864-9612 or see www.5840.toastmastersclubs.org. OLCC Marijuana Listening Session: The Oregon Liquor Control Commission will hold a forum to hear community concerns and questions regarding the implementation of Oregon's recreational marijuana law from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, in the Rogue River Room of Stevenson Union at Southern Oregon University, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. See marijuana.oregon.gov.   Thursday, Feb. 19 Luncheon discussion: Foundations for Recovery will hold its monthly luncheon at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at Bobbio's Pizza, 2105 Roberts Road, Medford. Guest speaker Leo Hull will present a parent's perspective, the group's executive director will speak about the legalization of marijuana, there will be discussion about a new drug called Kratom, and about long-term effects of nitrous oxide. The event is free. To RSVP call 541-245-4673. Book Talk: Former pro-wrestler and one-time undercover FBI agent Rico Valentino, along with former Jackson County Sheriff C.W. Smith and Mail Tribune reporter Damian Mann, will speak about Mann's biography of Valentino from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Eagle Point library, 239 W. Main St. The book, "Shooters, Heels, and Heroes," recounts Valentino's life — from his hard-knocks childhood to his time as an undercover agent helping to tear down the Aryan Nation white supremacist group. Call 541-826-3313 or see www.jcls.org. Art Talks: Artists will discuss a range of topics during faculty lectures at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 19, 26, and March 5, at the Schneider Museum of Art at Southern Oregon University, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. Call 541-552-6245 or see www.sma.sou.edu. Generation Jones: The father and son duo — Jeff Jones on guitar and Julian Jones on fiddle, along with singer Lily Baugh — will play Celtic, old-time and classic rock music from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at Belle Fiore, 955 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-552-4900 or see www.bellefiorewine.com. Native Plant Society: Southern Oregon University professor John Roden will present "Fog Water Utilization by Coast Redwood Trees, and the Implication for Climate Reconstruction" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, in room 114 of the Cascade Science Building at SOU, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd. Refreshments served at 6:45. Call 541-941-3744. Tap House Talks: Southern Oregon University associate professor Katie Pittman will speak about the Big Data Revolution from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at Howiee's on Front, 16 N. Front St., Medford. The talk is part of a series exploring the impact on digital technology, occurring third Thursdays through March 19. See www.scienceworksmuseum.org. Author Talk: Local author Chris Honore will discuss his book "Out in the All of It" — about his time in Colombia directing a Head Start program — at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Call 541-488-0029 or see www.bloomsburyashland.com. SOU Play Opening: The Performing Arts program at Southern Oregon University will present "The Glass Menagerie" by Tennessee Williams at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays at Center Stage Theatre at SOU, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. For tickets information, call 541-552-6348 or see sou.edu/performingarts. 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