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CASA for Kids Holiday Giving Trees

18 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

LaStrada & Papillon Rouge Boutiques
Salon Avalon
Lithia Dodge, Honda & Toyota
Ongoing through Saturday, December 6, 2008

Holiday gift giving for children in foster care. LaStrada and Papillon Rouge will donate 10 percent of sales from 11/17-11/22/08

Event type: Community
Region: Medford
Directions: LaStrada- Biddle Road and McAndrews, Papillon Rouge- North Phoenix Road, Salon Avalon-Stewart Avenue
Artist/event website: www.jacksoncountycasa.org
Venue website: www.jacksoncountycasa.org
Cost: Choose an ornanament, buy a foster child a gift...return it to the Giving Tree.
Phone: 541-734-2272
Email: swise@jacksoncountycasa.org

CASA for Kids Toy Drive

18 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

All Jackson County Dutch Bros. locations and CASA of Jackson County
Ongoing through Saturday, December 6, 2008

Bring a new, unwrapped toy, drop it in the bin, recive a "Not So Hot for the Kids" and help foster children have a happy holiday season!

Event type: Community
Region: Medford
Directions: Dutch Bros/Jackson County locations
Artist/event website: www.jacksoncountycasa.org
Phone: 541-734-2272
Email: swise@jacksoncountycasa.org

Call to artists

24 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

City of Central Point
Ongoing through Saturday, January 31, 2009

Are you an artist with mural experience or know someone who is? The Central Point Council for the Arts has established funding for a second mural and is looking for a few good applicants. For more information, please send an e-mail to lesleyhopper@charter.net or call Lesley at 541-778-5343.

Event type: Call to artists
Category: Arts/Entertainment

Wine Sale!

27 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

5126 S. Pacific Highway
Phoenix OR 97501
Thursday, November 27 – Sunday, November 30, 2008

2006 Tempranillo, 2006 Merlot-Pinotage, 2002 Richard's Red Merlot all $10 a bottle. (Usually priced between $24-$30/bottle).

Event type: Wine
Category: Community
Cost: FREE

Christmas Tree Lot

29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

St. Vincent de Paul front parking lot
2424 N. Pacific Highway, Medford
Ongoing through Sunday, December 14, 2008, 8pm

The Knights of Columbus will have fresh cut Christmas trees from upstate Oregon in the front parking lot of St. Vincent de Paul. Noble firs will also be available this year. Help “Keep Christ in Christmas” by purchasing trees and other Christmas items at the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store and you will be helping the poor and needy. An all-volunteer organization, profits from sales go directly to help feed the poor and needy.
Weekdays 4-8 p.m., Weekends 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Event type: Fundraisers
Category: Community

Cycling - A Valley Training Ride- race pace 20-plus miles

30 Nov 2008 16:30:00 GMT

Rides begin at the bike path at Bad Ass Coffee Co., 143 S. Riverside Ave., Medford, OR
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 8:30am

A valley training ride begins at 8:30 a.m. every Sunday along the bike path at Bad Ass Coffee Co. in Medford. Race pace, 20-plus miles. Ride leader is Glenn Gann. Call 779-6986.

Event type: Bicycling
Category: Outdoors/Recreation
Phone: 541-779-6986

Larry Roven - Evo's Musical Brunch

30 Nov 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Evo's Coffee Lounge
376 E. Main
Ashland
541-482-2261
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 10am – 12:30pm

Larry Yehudah Roven - Bojangles-like acoustic stylings.
Evo's Musical Brunch: Wake up easy with organic coffees & teas, delightful homemade brunch, and live acoustic music.
Currently featuring visionary art by Kurt Mottram and abstract Oregon photography by Bill Exley.

Event type: Concerts
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Cost: No cover

Hanley Farm Christmas Trees

30 Nov 2008 18:00:00 GMT

1053 Hanley Rd. (Highway 238) between Central Point and Jacksonville
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 10am – 6pm

Monday-Thursday open 3 to 6 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday-Sunday. Noble Firs 5-11', Douglas Firs 6-8'. Hot food and beverages on weekends. A fundraiser for Hanley Farm and the Southern Oregon Historical Society.

Event type: Fundraisers
Category: Community
Cost: free admission
Phone: 541-773-2675
Email: hanleyfarm@sohs.org
Directions: Take I-5 to Crater Lake exit in Medford, go west toward Jacksonville on Highway 238, two miles before Jacksonville on west side of the road, next door to OSU Extension.

Rogue Gallery & Art Center Holiday Shop

30 Nov 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Rogue Gallery & Art Center
40 S. Bartlett Street
Medford, OR 97501
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 10am – 5pm

Friday, November 21st 10-am-8pm & Saturday, November 22, 11am-5pm A Special Holiday Celebration. Come to the grand opening of our Holiday Shop and select special handmade gifts this holiday season. We'll be stocked full of one-of-a-kind paintings, ceramics, sculpture, glass, wood & seasonally inspired art & offering tasty refreshments. To ensure that we offer only the finest gifts and decorations, all work is selected via a jury process and represents hundreds of local artist's work. Gifts of all prices are available for all budgets. Also on Saturday, 1:00-5:00pm: Bring your kids to decorate a FREE gingerbread man in our classroom while you shop!

The Holiday Shop will also be open for your shopping enjoyment every Tuesday through Friday, 10-am-5pm and Saturday, 11am-3pm. (Closed Sunday & Monday)

Event type: Bazaars
Directions: Corner of Eighth & Bartlett Streets, directly behind the Craterian Theater
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Artist/event website: www.roguegallery.org
Venue website: www.roguegallery.org
Cost: Free
Phone: 541-772-8118
Email: info@roguegallery.org

Rogue Valley Railroad Show

30 Nov 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, OR
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 11am – 4pm

Model railroad displays, door prizes, swap meet and raffles. All proceeds benefit the Medford Railroad Park.

Event type: Kids' Activities
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Cost: Adults: $5; Seniors $4; free for kids 14 and under.

Lithia Artisan's Market Christmas Faire

30 Nov 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St.,Ashland, OR
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 11am – 4pm

Over 40 booths of crafts and art featuring clay, glass, wood, jewelry, paper, metal, clothing, photography, textiles, face painting and more. Free kids' activity booth on stage.

Event type: Bazaars
Directions: corner of Oak and B streets
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Phone: 541-488-1040

Vet Med: Doggone Good! with SOU Pre-College Youth Programs, ages 9-13

30 Nov 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Southern Oregon University, Campbell A, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 1 – 3pm

Event type: Kids' Activities
Category: Community
Cost: $69 for three sessions
Registration: www.sou.edu/youth or call 552-6452

Yo-yo exhibition

30 Nov 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Northwest Nature Shop, 154 Oak St., Ashland, OR
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 1pm

Come and see these talented youth spin their yo-yos and inspire you to pick up a yo-yo and try some tricks of your own. Instruction will be offered after the show.

Event type: Kids' Activities
Category: Community
Cost: Free and open to the public.
Phone: 541-482-3241

The Ashland Scrabble Club

30 Nov 2008 22:00:00 GMT

The Beanery, 1602 Ashland St., Ashland, OR
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 2 – 6pm

All levels of expertise are invited. Call Travis at 227-9633 or e-mail travischaney@jeffnet.org

Event type: Clubs / Organizations
Category: Community
Phone: 541-227-9633
Email: travischaney@jeffnet.org

Sunday SK8

30 Nov 2008 22:45:00 GMT

Roller Odyssey
2425 S. Pacific Highway
Medford
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 2:45 – 5pm

Event type: Recreation
Category: Outdoors/Recreation
Venue website: www.sk8info.com
Cost: $6 (kids 6 & older) $3.50 (kids 5 & under), Quads $1, Inlines $2
Phone: 541 772-1400
More info: www.sk8info.com

Old-fashioned Advent Festival

30 Nov 2008 23:00:00 GMT

United Methodist Church of Ashland, Wesley Hall, 175 North Main St., Ashland, OR
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 3 – 6pm

The community is invited to an old-fashioned Advent Festival where you may create gift crafts, sing Christmas carols, and sip warm soup.

Event type: Fairs / Festivals
Category: Community
Cost: No entry fee. Soup by optional donation which benefits local food bank.
Phone: 541-482-3647

Country 2-step lessons

01 Dec 2008 01:30:00 GMT

The Dance Factory
1257 N Riverside Ave., Suite 13, Medford, OR
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 5:30 – 7:30pm

Country 2-step lessons every Sunday

Event type: Dance
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Cost: $8 per person
Phone: 541 531 2214
Email: tina@dancefactoryinfo.com
Directions: In Cobblestone Village next to Casa Ramos
Venue website: www.dancefactoryinfo.com
Artist/event website: www.dancefactoryinfo.com

Ali Baba

01 Dec 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Oregon Cabaret Theatre
1st and Hargadine, Ashland
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 8pm

Ali Baba (the black sheep of the Baba family) is on a hero’s quest. He is aided by our narrator, the beauteous Scheherazade, and by a wry Genie (“I prefer Eugene”) and opposed by the arch-villain Pasha Poobah, who plans to subjugate the world by commandeering a certain precious dark substance. Along the way Ali meets Brooklyn-born Ruby Twankey and her mute daughter, Pearl, who operate a Bedouin-breakfast in the desert; an English twit-and-punk pair called Fish and Chip; and a singing-dancing Camel. All of the Panto elements are here: broad humor, puns in abundance, cross-dressing, topical references, wacky romance, wild costumes, audience retorts and an eclectic score with themes pilfered from Rimsky-Korsakov. .

Event type: Theater
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Cost: Sunday Evenings $21; Sunday Matinees $25; Weeknight $25/$27; Friday/Saturday evenings $29/$31, Also, Sunday brunch matinees @ 1p.m.
Reservations: Order early: the holiday shows sell out quickly
Registration: 541-488-2902
Phone: 541-488-2902
Directions: Performances nightly @ 8 p.m. except for November 18, 24, 27, December 2, 9, 16, 24 & 25., Also Sunday brunch matinees @ 1p.m.
More info: www.oregoncabaret.com

Cycling - Siskiyou Velo Club 25-mile ride

01 Dec 2008 17:30:00 GMT

Begins at Colver Park in Phoenix
Monday, December 1, 2008, 9:30am

A Siskiyou Velo Club 25-mile ride begins at 9:30 a.m. every Monday at Colver Park in Phoenix and cycles to Jacksonville. Brisk pace, gently rolling terrain. No ride leader.

Event type: Bicycling
Category: Outdoors/Recreation

Rogue Gallery & Art Center Holiday Shop

01 Dec 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Rogue Gallery & Art Center
40 S. Bartlett Street
Medford, OR 97501
Monday, December 1, 2008, 10am – 5pm

Friday, November 21st 10-am-8pm & Saturday, November 22, 11am-5pm A Special Holiday Celebration. Come to the grand opening of our Holiday Shop and select special handmade gifts this holiday season. We'll be stocked full of one-of-a-kind paintings, ceramics, sculpture, glass, wood & seasonally inspired art & offering tasty refreshments. To ensure that we offer only the finest gifts and decorations, all work is selected via a jury process and represents hundreds of local artist's work. Gifts of all prices are available for all budgets. Also on Saturday, 1:00-5:00pm: Bring your kids to decorate a FREE gingerbread man in our classroom while you shop!

The Holiday Shop will also be open for your shopping enjoyment every Tuesday through Friday, 10-am-5pm and Saturday, 11am-3pm. (Closed Sunday & Monday)

Event type: Bazaars
Directions: Corner of Eighth & Bartlett Streets, directly behind the Craterian Theater
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Artist/event website: www.roguegallery.org
Venue website: www.roguegallery.org
Cost: Free
Phone: 541-772-8118
Email: info@roguegallery.org

Beginning Adult Ballet Class

01 Dec 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Rogue Valley School of Ballet
(inside the Rogue Valley Swim & Tennis Club)
709 N. Phoenix Rd.
Medford
Monday, December 1, 2008, 11am – 12pm

No previous experience necessary. Come join us for a great workout in strength, flexibility, & balance.

Event type: Dance
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Cost: $38/month
Registration: Register online at www.roguevalleyballet.com or by calling 734-2222.
Phone: 541-734-2222
Email: morse@rvstc.com
Directions: Take Barnett and turn left onto N. Phoenix Road. In 1/4 mile look for large tan metal building on right (Rogue Valley Swim & Tennis Club).
Venue website: www.roguevalleyballet.com

Story time at Central Point Library

01 Dec 2008 19:30:00 GMT

Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, OR
Monday, December 1, 2008, 11:30am

Event type: Kids' Activities
Category: Community
Cost: Free

Pilates Reformer Class

01 Dec 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Verve Pilates Studio
121 E. Sixth St
Medford
Monday, December 1, 2008, 12 – 1pm

Event type: Clinics/classes
Category: Health
Artist/event website: www.vervepilates.com
Cost: $15/class
Email: vervepilates@yahoo.com

Quilting Bee

01 Dec 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Phoenix Library, 510 W. First St., Phoenix
Monday, December 1, 2008, 1 – 7pm

Help finish a handmade quilt by Camille Korsmo and library patrons and staff. Needles, thread, thimbles and milk and cookies will be provided.

Event type: Community
Region: Phoenix
Cost: Free.
Phone: 541-535-7090

Tiny Tot Ballet Class

01 Dec 2008 21:15:00 GMT

Rogue Valley School of Ballet (inside the Rogue Valley Swim & Tennis Club)
709 N. Phoenix Road, Medford
Monday, December 1, 2008, 1:15 – 2pm

Event type: Kids' Activities
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Cost: $31/month
Phone: 541-734-2222
Directions: Take Barnett Road east past RVMC to N. Phoenix Road. Turn left. RVSB is inside the large tan tennis club on the right.
Artist/event website: www.roguevalleyballet.com

Int./Advanced Ballet Class

01 Dec 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Rogue Valley School of Ballet (inside the Rogue Valley Swim & Tennis Club)
709 N. Phoenix Road, Medford
Monday, December 1, 2008, 2 – 3:30pm

Event type: Dance
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Phone: 541-734-2222
Directions: Take Barnett Roa east past RVMC to North Phoenix Road. Turn left. RVSB is inside the large tan tennis club on the right.
Artist/event website: www.roguevalleyballet.com

Children's Beginning Ballet Class

01 Dec 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Rogue Valley School of Ballet (inside the Rogue Valley Swim & Tennis Club)
709 N. Phoenix Road, Medford
Monday, December 1, 2008, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Event type: Dance
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Phone: 541-734-2222
Directions: Take Barnett Road east past RVMC to North Phoenix Road. Turn left. RVSB is inside the large tan tennis club on the right.
Artist/event website: www.roguevalleyballet.com

Phoenix After-School Story Circle for kids 5 and up

01 Dec 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Phoenix Branch Library, 510 West First St., Phoenix, OR
Monday, December 1, 2008, 3:30 – 4:15pm

On Mondays, from Oct. 27- Dec. 15, Mrs. B, also known as Stephanie Bartlett, a local teacher and storytime enthusiast, will hold a 45 minute after-school story circles for kids 5 and up at the Phoenix Library.
Each Monday, Mrs. B. will read stories and engage children in fun activities relating to the theme of the week.

Event type: Kids' Activities
Category: Community
Cost: Free
Phone: 541-535-7090

Intermediate Ballet Class

02 Dec 2008 00:30:00 GMT

Rogue Valley School of Ballet (inside the Rogue Valley Swim & Tennis Club)
709 N. Phoenix Road, Medford
Monday, December 1, 2008, 4:30 – 5:30pm

Event type: Dance
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Phone: 541-734-2222
Directions: Take Barnett Road east past RVMC to North Phoenix Road. Turn left. RVSB is inside the large tan tennis club on the right.
Artist/event website: www.roguevalleyballet.com

Tapping for Health

02 Dec 2008 01:15:00 GMT

611 Siskiyou Blvd, Suite 8
Ashland, Oregon 97520
Monday, December 1, 2008, 5:15 – 7:15pm

Come join this ongoing, weekly group therapy session for men and women where can share your challenges. You will receive support to deeply explore who you were, who you are and who you are becoming. With a group of caring others, you can weave your experiences into wisdom and make your way into a rich and vital future. Loren Fogelman will also teach the basic EFT process that you can use on your own.

Event type: Health Fairs / Talks
Category: Health
Cost: $45 per session
Phone: 541-482-1718
Email: contact@kolpiacounseling.com
Directions: www.mapquest.com…
Ticket Phone: 541-482-1718
Venue website: www.kolpiacounseling.com…
Artist/event website: www.kolpiacounseling.com
Artist/event website 2: www.kolpiacounseling.com…
More info: www.kolpiacounseling.com…

Family Storytime at the Medford Library

02 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave, Medford, OR
Monday, December 1, 2008, 6pm

The staff of the Medford Branch Library invite all families to join them for an evening storytime at 6 p.m. every Monday in the Children's Department at the Central Library.
The storytime is geared towards kids 2-6 and will feature stories, music and finger plays. Older children may enjoy the program as well.

Event type: Kids' Activities
Category: Community
Cost: Free
Phone: 541-774-8678

Follow My Lead Dance Lessons

02 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Central Point Grange Hall, 436 Pine St., Central Point, OR
Monday, December 1, 2008, 6 – 9pm

Learn all the different dances American and Latin
Beginning lesson start at 6 p.m.
Intermediate 7 p.m.
Advanced 8 p.m.

Event type: Dance
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Cost: $8 person. Fml2dance@hotmail.com
Phone: 541-773-8568
More info: www.2dance.com

Storytime at the Ashland Library

02 Dec 2008 02:30:00 GMT

Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR
Monday, December 1, 2008, 6:30pm

The Ashland Children's Library has added a new story time at 6:30 p.m. Mondays to allow working parents to participate with their children and kids are invited to wear pajamas.
Storytimes are geared for toddlers and preschoolers and last about 30 minutes. There are also story times at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Ashland Library for the early birds.

Event type: Kids' Activities
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Cost: Free
Phone: 541-774-6995

Swing Dance for beginners!

02 Dec 2008 03:00:00 GMT

The Dance Factory
1257 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, OR
In Cobblestone Village next to Casa Ramos
Monday, December 1, 2008, 7 – 9pm

A class for beginners who want to learn swing dancing to blues and contemporary music. No partner required. Both singles and couples welcome!

Event type: Dance
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Cost: $8 per class
Directions: In Cobblestone Village Next to Casa Ramos
Artist/event website: www.dancefactoryinfo.com

AUTHOR NIGHT: Evening of poets featured in "The Peace House's Peace Poems" book

02 Dec 2008 03:00:00 GMT

Gresham Room, Ashland branch library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland
Monday, December 1, 2008, 7 – 8:30pm

The book's primary themes are uplifting, visionary, and solution-oriented. Many of the poets who contributed to the book will be present to read their poems including Ron D'Alosio, Rick Fjellman, Ron Hertz, Elise Lockhart, Daniel Owens, Liz Robinson, Barbara C. Rosen, Neil Nicholson, Montana Strong, Charu Colorado, Amy Miller, Julie Rogers, Jill lles, Ines Diez, Warren Addicott, and Sally McKirgan.

Event type: Book/poetry readings
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Phone: 541-774-6996

Community Handbell Choir

02 Dec 2008 03:30:00 GMT

First Presbyterian Church, 85 S. Holly St., Medford,OR
Monday, December 1, 2008, 7:30 – 9pm

Event type: Clubs / Organizations
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Cost: Free
Reservations: Call Diane Barnes at 897-0365
Registration: The Rogue Ringers are accepting new ringers into our ranks. Rehearsals on Mondays, with concerts in December and June.
Phone: 541-897-0365
Email: dkbarnes@jeffnet.org

Ali Baba

02 Dec 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Oregon Cabaret Theatre
1st and Hargadine, Ashland
Monday, December 1, 2008, 8pm

Ali Baba (the black sheep of the Baba family) is on a hero’s quest. He is aided by our narrator, the beauteous Scheherazade, and by a wry Genie (“I prefer Eugene”) and opposed by the arch-villain Pasha Poobah, who plans to subjugate the world by commandeering a certain precious dark substance. Along the way Ali meets Brooklyn-born Ruby Twankey and her mute daughter, Pearl, who operate a Bedouin-breakfast in the desert; an English twit-and-punk pair called Fish and Chip; and a singing-dancing Camel. All of the Panto elements are here: broad humor, puns in abundance, cross-dressing, topical references, wacky romance, wild costumes, audience retorts and an eclectic score with themes pilfered from Rimsky-Korsakov. .

Event type: Theater
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Cost: Sunday Evenings $21; Sunday Matinees $25; Weeknight $25/$27; Friday/Saturday evenings $29/$31, Also, Sunday brunch matinees @ 1p.m.
Reservations: Order early: the holiday shows sell out quickly
Registration: 541-488-2902
Phone: 541-488-2902
Directions: Performances nightly @ 8 p.m. except for November 18, 24, 27, December 2, 9, 16, 24 & 25., Also Sunday brunch matinees @ 1p.m.
More info: www.oregoncabaret.com

Rogue Valley Medical Center Employee Craft Fair

02 Dec 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Rogue Valley Medical Center, old cafeteria and Carpenter Rooms, 2825 E. Barnett Road, Medford, OR
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 7am – 4pm

Event type: Bazaars
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Phone: 541-789-4679

Rogue Gallery & Art Center Holiday Shop

02 Dec 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Rogue Gallery & Art Center
40 S. Bartlett Street
Medford, OR 97501
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 10am – 5pm

Shop our huge selection of wonderful, original art and gift items. Everything from ceramics, textiles, jewelry and glass to watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media paintings. 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. -3 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday/Monday

Event type: Exhibits / Galleries
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Cost: Free
Phone: 541-772-8118
Email: info@roguegallery.org
Directions: Corner of Eighth and Bartlett streets
Venue website: www.roguegallery.org
Artist/event website: www.roguegallery.org

Rogue Gallery & Art Center Holiday Shop

02 Dec 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Rogue Gallery & Art Center
40 S. Bartlett Street
Medford, OR 97501
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 10am – 5pm

Friday, November 21st 10-am-8pm & Saturday, November 22, 11am-5pm A Special Holiday Celebration. Come to the grand opening of our Holiday Shop and select special handmade gifts this holiday season. We'll be stocked full of one-of-a-kind paintings, ceramics, sculpture, glass, wood & seasonally inspired art & offering tasty refreshments. To ensure that we offer only the finest gifts and decorations, all work is selected via a jury process and represents hundreds of local artist's work. Gifts of all prices are available for all budgets. Also on Saturday, 1:00-5:00pm: Bring your kids to decorate a FREE gingerbread man in our classroom while you shop!

The Holiday Shop will also be open for your shopping enjoyment every Tuesday through Friday, 10-am-5pm and Saturday, 11am-3pm. (Closed Sunday & Monday)

Event type: Bazaars
Directions: Corner of Eighth & Bartlett Streets, directly behind the Craterian Theater
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Artist/event website: www.roguegallery.org
Venue website: www.roguegallery.org
Cost: Free
Phone: 541-772-8118
Email: info@roguegallery.org

Story time at Talent Library

02 Dec 2008 18:30:00 GMT

101 Home St., Talent, OR
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 10:30am

Event type: Kids' Activities
Category: Community
Cost: Free
Phone: 541-535-4163

Story time at White City Library

02 Dec 2008 18:30:00 GMT

White City Library, 3143 Avenue C, White City, OR
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 10:30am

Event type: Kids' Activities
Category: Community
Cost: Free
Phone: 541-864-8880

Story time at Ashland Library

02 Dec 2008 19:30:00 GMT

Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 11:30am

The Library's storytimes are geared to toddler and preschoolers and last about 30 minutes.

Event type: Kids' Activities
Category: Community
Cost: Free
Phone: 541-774-6995

Story time at the Applegate Library

02 Dec 2008 22:30:00 GMT

Applegate Library, 18485 N. Applegate Road, Applegate, OR
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 2:30pm

Event type: Kids' Activities
Category: Community
Cost: Free

Southern Oregon Brainstormers Support Group and Social Club Meeting

02 Dec 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Providence Medical Center, Birthplace Conference Room, 1111 Crater Lake Ave., Medford, OR
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 3:30 – 5:30pm

New support group and social club for people who have had a brain injury. Speakers and social events have been scheduled. Space is available at the hospital for family members or caregivers who provide transportations and wish to wait at the hospital.

Event type: Support Groups
Category: Community
Cost: None
Reservations: None
Phone: 541-621-9974
Directions: Corner of Crater Lake Avenue and McAndrews, in Medford (enter main entrance, turn left).

Children's Beginning Ballet Class

02 Dec 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Rogue Valley School of Ballet (inside the Rogue Valley Swim & Tennis Club)
709 N. Phoenix Road, Medford
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Event type: Kids' Activities
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Phone: 541-734-2222
Directions: Take Barnett Road east past RVMC to North Phoenix Roadd. Turn left. RVSB is inside the large tan tennis club on the right.
Artist/event website: www.roguevalleyballet.com

Children's Peace Choir for kids 6-11

03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Peace House, 543 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, OR
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 4 – 4:45pm

Children 6-11 are invited to join the Rogue Valley Children's Peace Choir and sing for peace. The choir, directed by Dave Marston, will meet from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 16, at Peace House. Cost is $10 a month. Call 488-3593 or 552-0500.

Event type: Clubs / Organizations
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Cost: $10 a month
Phone: 541-488-3593

After School Cheap SK8

03 Dec 2008 00:15:00 GMT

Roller Odyssey
2425 S. Pacific Highway
Medford OR 97501
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 4:15 – 5:45pm

Great after school fun and great exercise for the kids!

Event type: Recreation
Category: Outdoors/Recreation
Venue website: www.sk8info.com
Cost: $4 includes free quad rental, add $2 for inline rental
Phone: 541 772-1400
More info: www.sk8info.com

Int./Advanced Ballet Class

03 Dec 2008 00:30:00 GMT

Rogue Valley School of Ballet (inside the Rogue Valley Swim & Tennis Club)
709 N. Phoenix Road, Medford
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 4:30 – 6pm

Event type: Dance
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Phone: 541-734-2222
Directions: Take Barnett Road east past RVMC to N. Phoenix Road. Turn left. RVSB is inside the large tan tennis club on the right.
Artist/event website: www.roguevalleyballet.com

SSC ROGUE MERCHANT WINE TASTING PARTY

03 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT

South Stage Cellars
125 S. Third St.
Jacksonville
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 6 – 8pm

Relax, exchange ideas and network with fellow Rogue merchants. Complimentary wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres.

Event type: Wine
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Venue website: www.southstagecellars.com
Phone: 541-899-9120

Beginning Ballroom Dance Lessons

03 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT

The Dance Factory
1257 N Riverside Ave., Suite 13, Medford, OR
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 6 – 8pm

Fun and small beginning level ballroom classes taught by a professional instructor. Small class sizes for more personal attention.

Event type: Dance
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Cost: $30 per person for four weeks
Phone: 541 531 2214
Email: tina@dancefactoryinfo.com
Directions: In Cobblestone Village next to Casa Ramos
Artist/event website: www.dancefactoryinfo.com

Family Sk8 Nights

03 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Roller Odyssey
2425 S. Pacific Highway
Medford
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 6 – 8pm

Event type: Recreation
Category: Outdoors/Recreation
Venue website: www.sk8info.com
Cost: $5.25 with free quad rental, add $2 for inline rental
Phone: 541 772-1400
More info: www.sk8info.com

Cycling - Siskiyou Velo Club

03 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Ride begins at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Grotto Restaurant in Talent.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 6pm

Siskiyou Velo Club begins a ride at 6 p.m. every Tuesday at the Talent Grotto Restaurant parking lot. Distance and pace TBA. Ride leader is Charles Whitaker. Call 488-4349.

Event type: Bicycling
Category: Outdoors/Recreation
Phone: 541-488-4349

Sweet Adelines International rehearsals

03 Dec 2008 02:30:00 GMT

Rogue Valley Christian Church
1440 S. Oakdale Ave.
Medford, OR
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 6:30 – 9:30pm

The Southern Oregon Sound Sweet Adelines International rehearses from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Rogue Valley Christian Church in Medford. The four-part women's a cappella chorus offers vocal training in barbershop harmony. Women who are interested in participating are invited to call 774-9606.

Event type: Clubs / Organizations
Category: Arts/Entertainment
Phone: 541-774-9606

Juggling Club

03 Dec 2008 02:30:00 GMT

Talent Elementary School gymnasium, 307 W. Wagner Creek Road, Talent, OR
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 6:30 – 8:30pm

Talent Juggling Club!
Beginning to advanced jugglers welcome.
We have equipment and skills to share.
We meet on Tuesdays, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
in the Talent Elementary School gymnasium.

Questions? Call Jordan at 535-1163.

Event type: Recreation
Directions: atlas.mapquest.com…
Category: Outdoors/Recreation
Cost: none
Phone: 541-535-1163

University Toastmasters

03 Dec 2008 03:00:00 GMT

Peace House
543 S. Mountain St
Ashland
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 7 – 8:30pm

Master the art of pblic seaking. The Toastmasters meeting is a learn-by-doing workshop in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a friendly environment. It's a safe place where there is no failure.

Event type: Clubs / Organizations
Category: Community
Cost: Guests are welcome for free.
Reservations: Drop-ins welcome.
Email: lauragar@mind.net
Directions: Up Mountain Street, across from SOU.
Ticket Phone: 324-4538
Artist/event website: www.universitytm.org

SAT Prep with SOU Pre-College Youth Programs, ages 15-18

03 Dec 2008 03:00:00 GMT

RCC/SOU Higher Education Center, Room 215, Medford
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 7 – 9pm

No class on 11/27

Event type: Clinics/classes
Category: Community
Registration: www.sou.edu/youth or call 552-6452
Cost: $169 for eight sessions, textbook included