THERE ARE MANY WONDERFUL THINGS happening in Jacksonville these days, one of which is the return of the Bigham Knoll Campus and grounds as a cornerstone of activity and community pride. Mel and Brooke Ashland purchased the campus in 2008 at which time the School House and grounds were in […]
There’s plenty new to learn during a pandemic, but some basics remain the same: the essentials of reading, writing, and arithmetic along with exercising, laughing, and playing. All elementary schools in Jackson County, public and private, will remain closed to in-person instruction until at least early November. The recent closure creates a mad dash for […]
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 […]
With the return of crisp cool mornings and the change 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 9th year, Oktoberfest has become a community festival beseeching us to enjoy […]
Globe Saxophone Quartet concert
Friday, Nov. 20, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
Bigham Knoll Ballroom, Jacksonville
Doors open at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $10 adults, $5 for students with valid ID and children 1-12
Tickets available at the Britt box office at 541-773-6077
Britt and the Oregon Center for the Arts at SOU are partnering to bring the Globe Quartet to town for […]
Come experience Southern Oregon’s largest Oktoberfest – September 22 – 27, 2015, at the historic schoolhouse on Bigham Knoll. Jacksonville’s Oktoberfest is a celebration of great music, food and BIER!
Once again, it’s time to dance (or learn) the Chicken Dance! The Germanic dance steps tell the story of a soon-to-be-born chick working its way out of an egg shell. It marks the passage of winter into spring, a rite celebrated by most cultures around the world.
Jacksonville was once dependent on a successful harvest, and […]
As reported in June, 2014, Engine #1, known as the “Tea Kettle,” was recently returned to Jacksonville after being purchased by the Jacksonville Heritage Society, Inc., a local 503 (c) 3. Funding was made possible by Mel and Brooke Ashland, owners of the historic Bigham Knoll Campus. The Ashlands had been negotiating for over six […]
Presented by Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce and Jacksonville Heritage Society
Monday, September 22
6:00-8:00pm: Home Brewing demonstration—dust-off your chemistry books and come learn the art and science of creating your own-style brew. $20 includes dinner and tastings. Held at Bigham Knoll.
Tuesday, September 23
6:00-8:00pm: […]
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