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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 Oregon charter fishing company accused of pocketing money for licenses ... The writing's on the wall ... Oregon Republicans bruised by 'partisan' legislative session ... Oregon charter fishing company accused of pocketing money for licenses ... The writing's on the wall ... Oregon Republicans bruised by 'partisan' legislative session ... Get Up & Go: Dec. 6 Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 6, 2014 at 12:01 AM Posted Dec. 6, 2014 at 12:01 AM » Social News Saturday, Dec. 6 Project FeederWatch: Volunteers will assist birding experts from the Audubon Society in counting and identifying birds from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at North Mountain Park Nature Center, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland.Information collected will be submitted to Cornell University's FeederWatch project. Preregistration is not required for the free event. Call 541-488-6606. Christmas Book Sale: The Jacksonville Friends of the Library will sponsor a Christmas Book Sale in the Naversen Room of the Jacksonville library, 340 W. C St. A members' pre-sale is from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. The book sale is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. Buy a bag of books for $5 from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Call 541-899-1665 or see www.jcls.org. Low Cost Pet Shots: Grange Co-op Pet Country will hold its monthly low-cost shot clinic for dogs and cats from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 6, at 2833 N. Pacific Highway, Medford. See www.grangecoop.com. Holly Theatre Tours: Take a one-hour tour between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6,  to see the ongoing restoration of the historic Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford. The free tours depart every half-hour. Call 541-772-3797. Jacksonville Victorian Christmas Parade: The annual parade will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in downtown Jacksonville. Victorian Christmas events are offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in December at the historic Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville. Victorian-costumed docents will share the origins of many popular Christmas traditions along with stories of Beekman family holiday festivities in the 1800s. Tours begin every 15 minutes and last one hour. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for seniors ages 65 and up and students age 6 through 12. Purchase tickets at the door. Tour admission is $2 on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 27-28, for people who bring a canned food item for ACCESS. For people who wish to pay the full tour admission, the difference will be donated to ACCESS. Entrance to a Christmas bazaar with antiques, hand-crafted items, old-fashioned toys and more is free. Call 541-245-3650 or email [email protected].  Fundraiser Event: A spaghetti feed, Christmas craft bazaar and raffle will be offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Rogue Valley Christian Church, 1440 S. Oakdale Ave., Medford. Proceeds will go toward the medical expenses of BUGS-R-US Educational Services founder and insect enthusiast John Jackson, who was recently diagnosed with Leukemia. Real insects will be available to top the spaghetti. Cash donations may also be made at any Chase bank location. Call 541-773-3144. Woodcarvers Club: The group teaches beginning and intermediate woodcarving from noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays at the Central Point Senior Center, 123 N. Second St., Central Point. Admission costs $1. Call 541-665-3634 or 541-665-7190 or see www.centralpointwoodcarvers.com. Small Art Exhibit: Meet artists and enjoy small art, including pottery, wooden boxes, Christmas ornaments, cards, gifts tags, sculpture and fine art, during a reception from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Art Presence Art Center, 206 N. Fifth St., Jacksonville. The "Small Treasures" art exhibit runs through Dec. 28. See art-presence.org/. Winter Cycling Workshop: Learn to ride and commute in inclement weather from League of American Bicyclists certified instructors from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at The Grove, 1195 E. Main St., Ashland. The class begins with a two-hour indoor session about how to dress properly, what tires to choose and best lighting optionsfor visibility. An optional bike ride will follow the workshop, and a list of recommended equipment and dress will be available upon registration. Call 541-488-5340 or see www.ashland.or.us/register. Teen Crafts: A variety of crafts will be available to make and take home or give as gifts from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in the Medford library's teen library, 205 S. Central Ave. Call 541-774-6413 or see www.jcls.org. Oregon Old-Time Fiddlers Association: The ensemble will host an open, acoustic jam from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec.6, at Eastwood Baptist Church, 675 N. Keene Way Drive, Medford. Acoustic musicians are welcome to sit in, and dancing is encouraged. Admission is by donation. Call 541-779-8145 or see www.ootfa4.org for information. Festival of Trees: Medford Civic Ballet and the Dance Arts Academy will perform at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Festival of Trees at the Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford. Over 100 performers will be on-hand offering a variety of holiday entertainment including three generations of the Nutcracker toy soldiers family tappers, a Jingle Bell Rock hip-hop holiday dance, and an audience sing-a-long with the 12 Days of Christmas. Call 541-772-1362. Holiday On Ice: Holiday music and a figure skating show featuring members of the Southern Oregon Figure Skating Club and The RRRink's Learn To Skate Program will be presented at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at The RRRink, 1349 Center Drive, Medford. Look for skating routines by individuals, pairs and groups to various holiday songs with costumes and props. Fifteen skaters from the Southern Oregon Figure Skating Club will present a finale titled "A '50 and '60s Rock 'n' Roll Holiday Medley." Admission is $5. Bring a canned food donation for Access Food Share and receive $1 off admission. Remember to dress warm! Call 541-770-1177 or www.therrrink.com for information. Pete Herzog & Snake Fat: The steel guitarist and his group will perform blues from 6 to 9 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 6, at 2Hawk Winery, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford. Admission is free. Call 541-779-9463 or see www.2hawkwinery.com. Jaxon Williams: The classical guitarist will play music by Barrios, Scarlatti, Tedesco, Merta and Britten at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent Admission is $15. Call 541-535-7957 or see www.paschalwinery.com.  Sunday, Dec. 7 Ashland Leaf Drop-Off: A free drop off for leaves and pine needles will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Ashland Recycle Center, 220 Water Street. Participants will need to take any plastic bags used home with them. Call 541-482-1471. Hanukkah Fair: Temple Emek Shalom will offer a Hanukkah Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Temple Emek Shalom, 1800 E. Main St., Ashland. Hanukkah gifts including menorahs, candles, gift wrap, books and music will be available for sale. Local vendors will showcase craft and specialty items. Call 541-488-2909 or see www.emekshalom.org. Musicians Swap Meet: Buy, sell and trade used and vintage music gear from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland. Admission is $1. Tables are $15 to $25 payable in advance. For information or to reserve a table, call Tom Frederick at 541-482-4830. Legos in the Libraries: Learn Lego building skills with volunteer Helga Motley from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Call 541-774-6995 or see www.jcls.org. first Sunday of each month. Concert and Chamber Choirs: Southern Oregon University's concert and chamber choirs will present “A Rose in Winter,” a mix of new and traditional carols, at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, in the SOU Music Recital Hall, off South Mountain Avenue in Ashland. The program will include the German chorale “Lo How a Rose” in settings by composers Michael Praetorius and Jan Sandstöm; “Ave Eva” by Ivan Hrušovský; two lyrical settings of “There is No Rose” by Robert Young and Paul Hillier; two settings of “O Magnum Mysterium,” by David Childs and Ivo Antognini; Christmas motets by Hans Leo Hassler; and traditional carols and spirituals from around the world. Tickets cost $10, $5 for seniors, and can be purchased online at sou.edu/performingarts, at the box office in the music hall or by calling 541-552-6348. Full-time students get in free.   MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 6, 2014 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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