Atrium Foundation Update – by Dorothy Paredes, Founder, The Atrium Foundation

With the fall season upon us, The Atrium Foundation is rejoicing in its 2023 accomplishments. This year, we:

  • Supported 22 cancer patients and survivors by providing $23,095 in financial support.
  • Raised $23,080 in donations towards our $35,000 goal.
  • Hosted our first nonprofit showcase in Jacksonville, which raised $3,390 in donations, thanks to the Jacksonville Community […]
By |2023-10-26T11:20:23-07:00October 26th, 2023|Featured Stories, News Flow|Comments Off on Atrium Foundation Update – by Dorothy Paredes, Founder, The Atrium Foundation

“Foster the Love” Campaign Drop-off at The Liege

The “Every Child’s Foster the Love” initiative is a gift campaign for children in foster care in Jackson County. The goal of the campaign is to give a gift and a $25.00 gift card to each child in foster care this holiday season. Check out the Giving Tree on Fridays and Saturdays (9:00am to 8:00pm) […]

By |2018-12-15T17:56:32-08:00November 27th, 2018|News Flow|Comments Off on “Foster the Love” Campaign Drop-off at The Liege

September Means Oktoberfest Time!

With the return of crisp cool mornings and the changing of the trees, we are reminded that fall is right around the corner. There is no greater harbinger of the harvest season than the annual Oktoberfest at the Bigham Knoll campus. Celebrating its 10th year, Oktoberfest has become a community festival beseeching us to enjoy […]

By |2017-10-02T08:46:57-07:00September 6th, 2017|News Flow|Comments Off on September Means Oktoberfest Time!

Making Tracks – by Clayton Gillette

Trail Talk – September 2017

As the heat of another record-hot summer begins to abate in this season of the equinox, our feet yearn to revisit our trails within this forested landscape we call home. From early September until winter’s harsh grip sends us scampering to the coffee shops for warmer libations, the outdoors beckons our […]

By |2017-09-25T09:26:49-07:00September 6th, 2017|Featured Stories, News Flow, Trail Talk|Comments Off on Making Tracks – by Clayton Gillette

Victorian Mourning Customs at Jacksonville’s Historic Beekman House

JACKSONVILLE, OR – The Victorians created elaborate rituals around the passing of a loved one. Death was considered part of life’s texture, giving it essential meaning. Join Historic Jacksonville at the 1873 Beekman House between 11am and 3pm on Saturday or Sunday, October 15 and 16, to explore how Jacksonville’s most prominent pioneer family honored […]

By |2016-10-04T16:59:41-07:00October 4th, 2016|Event News, History News & Events, News Flow, Now|Comments Off on Victorian Mourning Customs at Jacksonville’s Historic Beekman House

New Housing Development Budding at Stage Pass – by Whitman Parker

SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE AND JACKSONVILLE REVIEW EXCLUSIVE!

A new upscale housing development at the entrance to historic Jacksonville now presents a unique opportunity for those interested in living within the environs of a vineyard setting. The Vineyards at Stage Pass project represents a vision by Stephen Gambee, CEO of Stage Pass Development, Inc. to create […]

By |2020-09-30T14:17:14-07:00August 19th, 2016|News Flow, Now, The Wine Scene|2 Comments

Joie de Vivre – by Louise Lavergne

Joyfull Living – June 2015

I love this expression. I have to admit I have a penchant for those expressions in my mother tongue, French. This one touches on a subject close to my heart: Joy. Reconnecting people with their inner joy is my passion and my life’s work.

Besides making your life more enjoyable, Joy is […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:00-07:00May 27th, 2015|Featured Stories, Joyfull Living, News Flow|Comments Off on Joie de Vivre – by Louise Lavergne

Funeral Service for Fred Schatz is April 29, 2015

A funeral service for Jacksonville resident and former city councilor Fred Schatz is scheduled for 11:00am Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the Jacksonville Cemetery. A gathering will follow at the Historic First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville at 405 E California Street.

By |2015-12-01T15:37:10-08:00April 15th, 2015|Community, News Flow, Now, Obituaries|Comments Off on Funeral Service for Fred Schatz is April 29, 2015

Crossing the Final Frontier – by Paula & Terry Erdmann

The Unfettered Critic – April 2015

Two men with irrevocably intertwined lives passed away at the end of February: a world-famous actor, beloved by millions; and a highly successful producer, well known in Hollywood, less familiar to people outside of entertainment circles.

The actor was Leonard Nimoy. He entered the business in l951, performing onstage and onscreen, […]

By |2015-03-31T08:05:37-07:00March 27th, 2015|Featured Stories, News Flow, The Unfettered Critic|Comments Off on Crossing the Final Frontier – by Paula & Terry Erdmann

City Council to Honor Wendt and Smith

At its April 7, 2015 City Council meeting, Jacksonville Mayor Paul Becker will honor Clara Wendt and Larry Smith for their many years of public service. The meeting starts at 6 pm at Old City Hall and the public is invited (as always) to attend and show their support. The brief presentation will be the […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:11-07:00March 26th, 2015|City Hall Happenings, News Flow, Now|Comments Off on City Council to Honor Wendt and Smith

Jacksonville Review’s 2014 Victorian Christmas Photo Contest!

Send us your fantastic photos of this year’s Victorian Christmas Parade and Celebration happening over the next three weekends, December 6-21, 2014.

We will post the best of them on Facebook as we receive them – with your name and a description of the photo if provided.

The Prize: The […]

By |2014-12-08T12:13:30-08:00December 5th, 2014|Event News, News Flow|Comments Off on Jacksonville Review’s 2014 Victorian Christmas Photo Contest!

Brodie Dental Sponsoring Angel Tree Gift Program

Last year, more than 40 businesses in Jackson County participated in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Toy Drive Program that brightened the lives of more than 800 families here in the Rogue Valley.

Thanks to your generousity, children in our commuintiy who might have gone without holiday gifts received them! This year, please join the Brodie […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:29-07:00November 24th, 2014|Community, News Flow, Now|Comments Off on Brodie Dental Sponsoring Angel Tree Gift Program

ACCESS Senior Shoebox Project

The annual ACCESS Senior Shoebox Project has kicked off and will be accepting wrapped shoeboxes filled with a variety of fun and usable items until December 5, 2014. The purpose of this project is to bring some good cheer and extra special attention to Jackson County seniors, people with disabilities or shut-ins during the holiday […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:29-07:00November 20th, 2014|News Flow, Now|Comments Off on ACCESS Senior Shoebox Project

November Movie Night at Old City Hall

GREAT EXPECTATIONS, our film for November is considered by many to be the greatest adaptation of a Charles Dickens novel ever produced. Starring an impressive British cast, including John Mills, Valerie Hobson, Francis Sullivan, Jean Simmons, Alec Guinness (in his first screen appearance), and Finlay Curry.  GREAT EXPECTATIONS was nominated for five Oscars, winning two […]

By |2014-11-15T20:18:13-08:00November 5th, 2014|Event News, News Flow, Now|Comments Off on November Movie Night at Old City Hall

What a Nightmare – by Mayor Paul Becker

A Few Minutes with the Mayor – November 2014

The following scenario has not happened, but with all things possible is certainly worth contemplating…

It took months, but the sale of the old courthouse to the We Operate Efficiently Corporation finally went through. WOE had worked at obtaining the building even before the citizens of Jacksonville became […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:34-07:00October 30th, 2014|A Few Minutes with the Mayor, Featured Stories, News Flow|Comments Off on What a Nightmare – by Mayor Paul Becker

Jacksonville Fire Department Investment Pays Dividends

By Tony Boom for the Mail Tribune
Posted Sep. 3, 2014 @ 5:50 pm

JACKSONVILLE — A fire protection rating of 02 — one short of the best — moves the city into a small group of Oregon firefighting agencies and may lead to a decrease in homeowner’s insurance costs.

Fire Chief Devin Hull announced the new classification, […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:42-07:00September 4th, 2014|City Hall Happenings, News, News Flow|2 Comments

Food & Friends Needs Volunteers!

Food & Friends, the local Meals on Wheels program, is looking for volunteers to help deliver meals to homebound seniors in Jacksonville. Home-delivery drivers usually work one day a week between the hours of 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. In addition to serving a hot, nutritious meal, Food & Friends volunteers provide vital social contact […]

By |2014-08-27T13:32:27-07:00August 27th, 2014|News Flow, Now|Comments Off on Food & Friends Needs Volunteers!

News From Britt Hill, September 2014 – by Donna Briggs

As I write this, we have just completed the final weekend of the 2014 Classical Festival. Wow! I do believe Teddy saved the best for last. On closing night, Mahler’s piece was simply breathtaking. I mean that literally; I had to remind myself to breath as I sat mesmerized by the powerfully-moving music.

What a whirlwind […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:43-07:00August 27th, 2014|News Flow, News From Britt Hill|Comments Off on News From Britt Hill, September 2014 – by Donna Briggs

The Artist’s Workshop Celebrates 30 Years of Shows!

The Artist’s Workshop is celebrating its 30th Annual Show and Sale at the Art Presence Art Center in Jacksonville through August 24. However, the group actually began painting together 49 years ago. As the 50th anniversary of the group’s founding approaches, it seems very fitting to pay tribute to the founding members and share a […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:44-07:00August 11th, 2014|Event News, News Flow, Now|Comments Off on The Artist’s Workshop Celebrates 30 Years of Shows!

Pioneer Profiles: Peter Britt, Part 3 – by Carolyn Kingsnorth

The past two Pioneer Profiles have partially explored the public persona of Peter Britt, the pioneer Swiss photographer famed for documenting Southern Oregon’s people, activities, and landscapes, and father of the region’s commercial orchard, wine, and ornamental horticulture industries.

By |2020-09-30T14:18:47-07:00July 28th, 2014|Featured Stories, News Flow, Pioneer Profiles|Comments Off on Pioneer Profiles: Peter Britt, Part 3 – by Carolyn Kingsnorth

“Pony” is for the Birds!

Visitors and residents in Jacksonville, Oregon encounter delightful and eye-catching architecture, design, and artistry at nearly every turn. In a town rich with historic appeal, there are also many modern artists who...

By |2020-09-30T14:18:49-07:00July 22nd, 2014|News Flow, Now|Comments Off on “Pony” is for the Birds!

Quiet Time for a Lasting State of Happiness – by Louise Lavergne

Joyfull Living – July 2014

It’s summer. Guests are coming. Trips are being planned. We are busy planning all the exciting events we can fit into our summer. The first thing we compromise because we are too busy is our self-care routines. We skip workouts, yoga class and meditation, and we can end up with high […]

By |2014-07-29T10:59:33-07:00July 8th, 2014|Joyfull Living, News Flow|Comments Off on Quiet Time for a Lasting State of Happiness – by Louise Lavergne

Our Crucible of Freedom – by Mayor Paul Becker

A Few Minutes with the Mayor – July 2014

This June marked the 70th anniversary of “D Day,” when a brave and mighty fleet of soldiers landed on Normandy’s beach, where virtually the entire first wave of Americans, 10,000 in all, was annihilated by enemy fire—one of the most difficult missions ever carried-out by our soldiers […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:50-07:00July 2nd, 2014|A Few Minutes with the Mayor, Featured Stories, News Flow|Comments Off on Our Crucible of Freedom – by Mayor Paul Becker

As Seen on TV: Music at the Britt – by Paula & Terry Erdmann

Maybe you’ve noticed. You’ll be watching the final moments of a television show. Just as the characters arrive at the quintessential pinnacle of dramatic closure, a pop song that isn’t part of the normal background music springs forth. The scene continues without dialogue, using the power of song to enhance the emotions playing out on screen.

By |2020-09-30T14:18:53-07:00May 30th, 2014|Columns, Contributed Posts, Featured Stories, News Flow, The Unfettered Critic|Comments Off on As Seen on TV: Music at the Britt – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
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