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Hopkins: Ranking the Obama administration Letters to the Editor, Feb. 9 Guest Opinion: Smokers: Quit before this happens to you George Will: Education is the business of the states Dana Milbank: Ashton Carter likely to break hawks' hearts Editorials Our View: Call for resignation is premature Other Views: Overhaul the national firefighting budget Our View: Waiting is best approach to wolf damage Our View: Our growing disagreement with science Our View: A gesture, but one worth making Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor, Feb. 9 Letters to the Editor, Feb. 8 Letters to the Editor, Feb. 6 Letters to the Editor, Feb. 5 Letters to the Editor, Feb. 4 Guest Opinions 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? Guest Opinion: Health professionals don't always act that way Help wanted: The Medford School District needs you Lifestyle Latest stories Gail Ciampa: Eggplant ‘parm’ just like Mom used to make Kitchen Call: Let them eat (chocolate) cake Silvio Calabi: Range Rover Sport, the off-road GT Day Trippin': Green Springs Inn offers a tranquil getaway — and great food Home Help: Repurposing garage doors into stunning walls with a view Food Gail Ciampa: Eggplant ‘parm’ just like Mom used to make Kitchen Call: Let them eat (chocolate) cake Restaurant Inspections Joanna McQuillan Weeks: Warm up your winter with Hearty Vegetable Barley Soup Community blog: Cupcakes can be good for sweetheart's heart Home and Garden Home Help: Repurposing garage doors into stunning walls with a view Landscape lighting for beauty, safety and value Dear Monty: First time home buyer seeks differences in housing lifestyles Home Help: 3 upgrades sure to turn kitchen time into quality time Dear Monty: Is a home ‘trade-in’ a good idea? 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Live Music in Local Clubs Community Events Ashland's First Friday Art Walk showcases new exhibits by regional artists Jacksonville celebrates Chinese New Year Comedian Susan Westenhoefer pulls no punches Paula Poundstone performs at the Craterian Len Dickson's 'Fall Harvest' to grace Belle Fiore wine label Dining Stylish shareables are the feature at Brickroom Sandwiches and burgers are hits at The Rogue Chef The Vine offers a taste of Italy Cheeseburgers on the cheap Valley View — It's all in the family Tempo Videos Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » Obituaries Blogs TV Listings Movie Listings Oregon Outdoors Oregon Healthy Living Magazines & Special Sections NEWS NOW Snapshots in time ... Guest Opinion: Smokers: Quit before this happens to you ... Get Up & Go: Monday, Feb. 9 ... Snapshots in time ... Guest Opinion: Smokers: Quit before this happens to you ... Get Up & Go: Monday, Feb. 9 ... Get Up & Go: Monday, Feb. 9 Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 9, 2015 @ 12:01 am Posted Feb. 9, 2015 @ 12:01 am » Social News Monday, Feb. 9 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. 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.  Bring snacks, bottled 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. Kid Time!: Kids elementary 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. 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. Doris Day Movies: Classic Doris Day movies will be shown from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mondays in February at the Gold Hill library, 202 Dardanelles St. On Feb. 9, a housewife's sudden rise to fame as a soap spokesperson leads to chaos in her home life. The 1963 film is not rated. Admission is free, and light refreshments will be served. Call 541-855-1994 or see www.jcls.org. 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. 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. Free Movie: Watch free family movies from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays in the Phoenix library, 510 W. First St. Snacks will be served. On Feb. 9, the 1964 animated film "Hey There, It's Yogi Bear" will be shown. Call 541-535-7090 or see www.jcls.org. Teen Craft: Teens can make handmade Valentines from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Call 541-774-6985 or see www.jcls.org. Free Movie: "The Boxtrolls," the 2014 PG-rated animated film that tells the story of an orphaned boy raised by cave-dwelling trash collectors, will be shown at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Call 541-774-8679 or see www.jcls.org. Library Game Time: All ages are welcome to drop in and play board games, including Scrabble, Monopoly and Battleship, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, in the Adams meeting room of the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Refreshments will be provided. Call 541-774-8679 or see www.jcls.org. Poetry Reading: Read and discuss your favorite poems from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, at the Phoenix library, 510 W. First St. Refreshments will be served. Call 541-535-7090 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. Cost is free for children younger than 5, $3.50 for children ages 6 through 13, and $4 for adults 14 and older. Preregistration is not required. Call 541-488-5340 or email [email protected]. 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. Mental Health Workshop: The Southern Oregon National Alliance on Mental Illness will hold a free series of classes for family and friends of individuals living with mental illness, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, at the Smullin Center at the Rogue Regional Medical Center campus, 2825 E. Barnett Road, Medford. The 12-class series runs Mondays through April 27, and covers a variety of mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, panic disorder, borderline personality and obsessive-compulsive disorder. To sign up, call 541-941-1603 or email [email protected]. 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.   Tuesday, Feb. 10 Rogue Valley Handweavers Guild: Beginners and experienced weavers are welcome to the meeting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at First Presbyterian Church, 456 W. Pine St., Central Point. Bring a bag lunch. Refreshments will be provided. Call 541-779-2912. Pear Blossom Doll Club of Oregon: The club meets to discuss the history of dolls, doll collections and doll clothing at 10:45 a.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Sun Oaks’ clubhouse on Sun Oaks Drive, Medford. Call 541-734-8528 or 541-773-8416. Historical Novels: M.J. Daspit, author of "Lucy Lied," will discuss her book set in 1870s California and address the theme of fact or fiction in historical novels, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, in the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Call 541-774-8679 or see www.jcls.org. Social Benefit Dance Club: Dance to standards performed by keyboard and horn player Dave Flick from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays at Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, 3377 Table Rock Road, Medford. Call 541-664-6642. Spanish-English Conversation Group: An Spanish-English Conversation Group meets from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays at the Talent library, 101 Home St. Some are learning English and some are learning Spanish. Call 541-535-4163 or see www.jcls.org. Book Chat: Join the Medford library Book Chat for a lively discussion of Kazuo Ishiguro's "Never Let Me Go" at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the library, 205 S. Central Ave. 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 norms runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. second Tuesdays in Ashland. Email [email protected] for information and location. Southern Oregon Photographic Association: Mac Holbert will give a presentation on color management in photography at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Twin Creeks Retirement Community, 888 Twin Creeks Crossing, Central Point. 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