We are fortunate to have a top notch performing arts center in Klamath Falls and there is a lot happening this month at the Ross Ragland Theater Call 541-884-LIVE for ticket information.

The Klamath Crisis Center and community partners are sponsoring the Domestic Violence Community Impact Workshop. January 27th from 9:30am until 3:30pm at the Occupational Care Clinic classroom at 2633 Crosby Avenue. This is a free workshop and there is no cost for attendance. Register by contacting Crystal Moreno at 541-892-7547 or ckmoreno@charter.net.

Red Dress Fashion Show, March 6 at 3:00 PM, OIT College Union, Upstairs The show is open to the public, free! Any donations will be given to the American Heart Association Go Red for Women to fund education and awareness of heart disease. Come see local stores latest fashions in red! Feel free to wear your favorite red attire or accessories! Stores currently include: Drew's, Formal Elegance, Fred Meyer, Maurices, Rue 21, City or Saddle and more! For more information, please contact Alicia Hall at 970-846-6512 or alicia.hall@oit.edu.

Klamath & Lake Community Action Services is proud to be sponsoring a one-day poverty workshop with two of Dr. Donna Beegle’s most popular sessions;  Poverty 101 and Breaking Barriers.  This workshop will be held on March 11, 2010 at OIT in the College Union Auditorium. An information sheet and the registration form are available on our website www.klcas.org.  One registration form per person, please!  There is a February 16^th deadline for registering in order to have your lunch included in the registration cost.  If you register after February 16^th, you will need to bring your own lunch or purchase lunch at the OIT cafeteria or Subway. Attendees will need to stop at the OIT Visitors Information hut on Campus Drive to pick up a visitors parking pass and park in the large lot to the left of the shack.  Be there early to get a spot. If you have any questions please call Linsey Hawkins at 541-882-3500

Oregon Institute of Technology extends a warm welcome to prospective students for our upcoming Campus Preview events.  It’s a great way to discover OIT programs, learn about costs and financial assistance and determine if OIT is the right university for you.  Go to www.oit.edu/visit for more details or to register. Preview dates: Saturday, March 13 (8-1pm); Saturday, April 17 (8-1pm); Monday, May 3 (1-5pm)

Classical Conversations of Klamath Falls is now hosting information meetings & open houses. 3 Stages of natural Christian learning - 3 programs. Information meetings Wednesday February 24th from 7-9pm and Friday March 5th from 6-8pm at 6350 Osprey Lane (Running Y). RSVP to Cara Bergeron 541-292-1605. Open House Dates Monday February 22nd from 9am-3pm at UEFC and Monday March 15th from 9am-3pm at UEFC. RSVP to Debra Sieben 541-273-8502.

Tired of the ridiculous cost of prescriptions? You may be entitled to discounts on prescription drugs at most pharmacies –up to 60% off the regular price! The best part is ALL Oregon residents qualify for this FREE program! The Oregon Prescription Drug Program (OPDP) is a purchasing pool that provides all Oregonians with discounts on prescription drugs.  There is no age or income limit! This program may be used to supplement gaps in your existing prescription coverage or Medicare part D. It only takes a minute to sign up, call 1-888-411-OPDP or join on-line at www.opdp.org. You can start saving as soon as you receive your membership card, in about one week.

The Klamath County Library is starting a new program for families every Tuesday at 6:30pm. The program is called Family Night and if your family suffers from isolated, distracted evenings in front of the TV, pack everyone up and head to the library! families are encouraged to bring their picnic dinner or takeout food to the library for a creative program of stories, crafts, songs an activities. Meet other parents and share relationship building activities. The first Family Night of each month, stories will be read in Spanish. Each following week, stories will be read in English. Please call the Library at 882-8894 for more information or visit the Library's website at www.klamathlibrary.plinkit.org.

Local host families are being sought by the non-profit A.S.S.E. International Student Exchange Program. Host families can choose students from countries like Germany, Japan, Spain and more! Students 15 to 18 years of age would live with host families while attending local high school and learn about American culture and improve their English language abilities. Students are available for an academic year, semester or a 3-month program. Call 1-800-733-2773 for more information.