We know about dwindling snowpack, polar ice caps, and increasing wildfire risk, but these aren’t the only climate change consequences we are experiencing. Among the creatures that are most seriously compromised by the climate trends we are witnessing and will suffer into the future are our insect friends. While many of us think of insects […]
January 23, 2019 — On Tuesday, February 12, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., SNYP will hold an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of its new spay/neuter clinic at 111 N. Pacific Highway in […]
MEDFORD, OREGON – The 2019 Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO) season begins on July 23 with the launch of a new concert series that will take place on each Tuesday of the BFO season: July 23, July 30, and August 6. Titled “Teddy’s Discovery Tuesdays”, this new series takes the place of the orchestra’s traditional Pops […]
During a presentation at Old City Hall on January 9, Mayor Paul Becker honored longtime Jacksonville resident and Presbyterian Church Pastor Larry Jung with the first-ever “Lifetime Achievment Award.” During the brief but emotional presentation, Mayor Becker noted, “Tonight, we have reason to do so, for the individual we honor here exemplifies all the qualities […]
The Jacksonville Community Center (JCC) is officially open for business! Celebrating more than 20 years of efforts by volunteers and donors, JCC held its Grand Opening on January 12, 2019. Standing in the new Great Room, more than 80 people heard President Rick Patsche, on behalf of the JCC Board, thank the hundreds of volunteers, […]
If this past summer isn’t enough to convince you that your home needs to be fire-proofed, I don’t know what is. This especially pertains to those of you living in the outskirts, surrounded by trees and brush.
Dry conditions that we painfully experience during the summer months are only 6 months away, and if we have […]
What is this creature? It has the head of a camel, the horns of a stag, the eyes of a rabbit, the ears of a cow, the body of a snake, the scales of a fish, the claws of an eagle and the paws of a tiger. And although it looks fierce, it brings harmony, […]
For its annual Winter Program, the Storytelling Guild brings Portland-based Tears of Joy Theatre to Medford for two performances of Legends of Coyote on Sunday, February 10. As a member of the audience, you will learn Native American words, songs, and trickster tales of how things came to be! Nearly every Indigenous culture in the […]
All classes begin at 10:00am and are located at Shooting Star Nursery unless indicated otherwise. Space is limited, so please be sure to register at www.roguevalleynursery.com/class. A minimum of 5 attendees is needed for a class, otherwise the class may be canceled. See ad this page.
Saturday, February 2, 10:00am, Promoting Privacy with Plants,with Bonni—Feeling the […]
City Council 1/8/19—The first action of the New Year for the City Council was welcoming and swearing-in Donna Bowen who won a seat in the November General Election! Bowen, who served as Chair of the Historical Architectural Review Commission and on the Budget Committee, brings a wide-array of professional and personal experience to the post. […]
Longtime Jacksonville shopkeeper Donis Rothstein has closed her cherished shop, “Tobiano Boutique.” After 22 years offering some of the finest women’s apparel in Southern Oregon, Donis decided it was time to retire. On the heels of robust holiday sales, Donis held an inventory close-out sale in January that cleared her remaining inventory. Donis […]
PORTLAND, OR – January 2019 – Radiant Senior Living announced today that three of its communities have been named among “The Best of Assisted Living for 2019”. The three communities are Pioneer Village, Emerald Gardens and Farmington Square Salem. The awards, launched […]
Teddy Abrams Leads Oregon’s Britt Festival Orchestra Season (July 26–Aug 11), Featuring New Commission from Christopher Cerrone, Outdoor-Themed Classics & Stellar Guest Artists
The Britt Festival Orchestra announces its 2019 summer season, anchoring Oregon’s Britt Music and Arts Festival with three weeks of exhilarating open-air programming in the scenic Rogue Valley, also home […]
A Jacksonville Golden Retriever dog died this morning and is suspected of being a victim of intentional poisoning. Jacksonville authorities, including the Police and City Administrator, are now urging dog owners to keep an eye on their pets and to use caution when letting them out alone. The dog lived in the Nunan Square neighborhood, […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR—Explore the “Secrets & Mysteries of the Beekman Bank” on January 3, 4, and 5 when Historic Jacksonville, Inc. opens the oldest financial institution in the Pacific Northwest for evening candlelight tours. Established in 1856 as a gold dust office, the current 1863 Beekman Bank building was constructed by Cornelius C. Beekman at 110 […]
The Jacksonville Community Center will hold its GRAND OPENING on Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome to be a part of this momentous occasion. After nearly 20 years of planning and with hundreds of people donating money and volunteer-time to help, Jacksonville has a brand-new community center. Your community center […]
Jackson County, Oregon (November 20, 2018) – Jackson County Library Services (JCLS) invites Jackson County residents of all ages to participate in the Winter Reads program, which will take place Saturday, December 1 through Saturday, January 5 at all fifteen Jackson County Library branches. […]
SOHS extends a warm thank you to the Oregon Community Foundation, Ben B. Cheney Foundation, Carpenter Foundation, Pacific Power Foundation, Northwest Farm Credit Services, HamCon Builders, the Jackson County Cultural Coalition, and to the sponsors and patrons of the September Roots Music Festival. Your grants and contributions have made it possible to begin repairs on […]
MEDFORD, OR – Britt Music and Arts Festival is launching a new name and brand for its orchestra, the cornerstone of Britt’s summer seasons since 1963. The Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO) is now the official title of this unique ensemble, and with this new name comes an updated look and feel for the orchestra’s brand […]
Last year, Jackson County Library Services began offering free one-on-one tutorial appointments to help patrons with their various devices. Members of the JCLS Digital Services team have since made weekly visits to each of the library branches in order to help library users learn the ins and outs of their phones, laptops, tablets, eReaders, cameras, […]
•Christmas Tree Lighting & Community Caroling, Saturday, November 24 at 5:00pm, Merchants Open until 7:00pm
•Christmas Parade, Saturday, December 1 at 10:00am
Regular Weekend Activities
December 1&2, 8&9, 15&16, 22&23
•11:00am-4:00pm: Father Christmas, Carolers, Town Crier,
Cider, Jolly Holly Trolley Stop & Shop Excursions
•11:00am-3:00pm: Beekman House Holiday Tours,
Beekman Bank Tours, St. Joseph’s Rectory […]
Our mother was born on February 2, 1926 to Adolph and Ruby Schulz and passed December 3, 2018 at the age of 92.
After growing up on the family farm near Medford, Oregon she graduated from Prospect High School in 1944. In 1946, she completed nurses training at Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland and received additional […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR—Historic Jacksonville, Inc. will celebrate the Victorian Christmas Boxing Day tradition on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 – when all Victorian Christmas tours of Jacksonville’s historic Beekman House Museum will be $2 per person with a canned good donation for ACCESS. ACCESS is a local organization that provides support services to help low-income families, seniors, […]
Oregon is known for many things but none more majestic then its beautiful evergreen trees. They provide shade for a weary traveler or family gathering for a picnic. They are refuge to forest critters, an impenetrable perch for the powerful Bald Eagle and for this holiday season, a symbol for peace and good cheer.
At Ruch […]
Local author, Pamilla Formeller will share her new children’s book, Miracle on Fifth, during a special storytime on Saturday, December 15 from 10:30-11:30am at the Jacksonville Library, 340 West “C” Street.
Winner of the children’s literature category of the Sno-Isles libraries’ “Spirit of Writing” contest, Miracle on Fifth was inspired by the true story of the […]
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) […]
The Jacksonville Garden Club’s Holiday Greens Sale kicks off the holiday season with beautiful arrangements that bring fragrance, color and light during the chilly days of December. Garden Club members apply their artistic skills and energy to fresh pine, cedar and holly boughs from local woods and gardens. These are combined with colorful bows, candles […]
Under the new direction of Shayne Flock, Voices of the Applegate presents its usual eclectic selections of international songs (German, Indonesian, Israeli, African, Old English, and the beloved American Folk song “Shenandoah”), Christmas ballads, and even doo wop! Taking music to the next level with […]
The holidays are right around the corner, and the Jacksonville Garden Club is now taking pre-paid orders for beautiful holiday wreaths, table arrangements, and baskets in a variety of sizes.
In late November, Jacksonville Garden Club members will be busy applying their creative skills to freshly-gathered boughs, holly, cones, candles and bows to make the arrangements, […]
November General Election Results—Once again, Jacksonville voters turned out in higher numbers than the Jackson County average and elected incumbent City Councilors Ken Gregg and Jim Lewis to new, 4-year terms. Donna Bowen, a first-time council candidate, was also elected to a 4-year seat. Bowen comes to the post after serving the city as the […]
The 27th Annual Soroptimist Holiday Home Tour on Sunday, December 2 features five lovely properties ranging from a grand log home to an urban oasis, all decorated in unique holiday style. The owners kindly agreed to open their homes to raise funds benefitting girls and women in our community. Past Holiday Home Tour beneficiaries include: […]
Community Involvement is an important value for the City of Jacksonville. Recently, the City established a Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC), a five-member group of Jacksonville citizens, to review and to draft possible changes to Chapter One of the Comprehensive Plan, Citizen […]
The Jacksonville Boosters Club was founded in 1963 by Robbie Collins in response to a proposed highway project that would have threatened the historical viability of the city. Obtaining federal Historic District status, the Jacksonville Boosters began what is now over 55 years of community service to Jacksonville.
In 2003, the Boosters formed a 501(c)(3) nonprofit […]
Whether waiting in line for a Britt concert or walking through to access the Jacksonville Woodlands trail system, one can’t help but notice the enhancements which have taken place in Peter Britt Gardens over the past eight years. The restoration of Peter Britt Gardens has been a cooperative effort between the Jacksonville Boosters and the […]
21st Century Jacksonville may be known for its music, art, food, and wine scene, but its historic buildings remain the core of the Jacksonville experience. The town’s National Historic Landmark District preserves Jacksonville’s unique role as Oregon’s first gold mining mecca and the 19th Century commercial and governmental hub of Southern Oregon, but by themselves, […]
Our Mission: To Restore, Preserve, Document, and Safeguard our Cemetery and its History for Future Generations.
The Friends of Jacksonville’s Historic Cemetery is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization formed in October 2008. Our purpose then and now is to help the City of Jacksonville care for this Pioneer Cemetery, one of the oldest and largest […]
The Britt Music and Arts Festival began as a classical music festival in 1963. Britt offered classical music exclusively until the pavilion was constructed in 1978. The pavilion enabled expansion to the current multi-disciplinary format. Inspired by our intimate and scenic hillside venue, we provide diverse live performances, an incomparable orchestra season and dynamic education […]
Art Presence Art Center was created in 2013 when the Historic Society offered to lease the Old County Jail to a group of local artists. Our stated mission is to encourage and develop a growing and superior art presence in the City of Jacksonville; provide a venue for artists to facilitate personal artistic growth, recognition, […]
The Jacksonville Woodlands Association (JWA), a 501c3 non-profit, was formed in 1989 with the mission to protect the natural and cultural heritage of Historic Jacksonville.
The Jacksonville Woodlands park and trail system is the Association’s most extensive undertaking. The JWA facilitated the acquisition of 21 parcels totaling 255 acres with sixteen miles of hiking trails constructed. […]
Jacksonville Friends of the Library was founded almost twenty years ago by local citizens concerned about providing good library service in an adequate building. JFOL knows that a functioning well-run library is crucial for a thriving community. We raised money to provide an expanded meeting room and more amenities […]
For over 20 years, people in Jacksonville and the surrounding areas have dreamed of a community center that would buzz with activities and classes for kids and adults, as well as provide a place to rent for community and family events such as parties, meetings and weddings. The Jacksonville Community Center (JCC) organization, founded in […]
In 1946, the future of the Jacksonville Courthouse looked pretty grim. There was a proposal to tear it down, but the outcry was great and the historic 1883 building was saved! So began the Southern Oregon Historical Society. We’ve weathered many challenges, and operating as a volunteer-based society, we continue to make history come alive […]
Camaraderie, learning, friendships, a chance to be artistic or play in the dirt—the Jacksonville Garden Club (JGC) has it all! JGC’s mission is “to promote beauty in our community and to conserve our natural resources by advancing the arts of gardening, landscape design, horticulture and floral design. We also strive to promote education and to […]
Food & Friends is the Senior Meals Program serving Jackson and Josephine Counties. The Food & Friends Program was started in 2000, however, Meals on Wheels has been around since 1943. Our mission, “So no senior goes hungry” is one we are passionate about. Not only do we provide a hot nutritious lunch five days […]
Jacksonville Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was organized in 2009 to provide a cadre of trained volunteers on whom our professional responders can rely upon for support during disaster situations and emergencies. The CERT program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and […]
The C.C. Beekman Arboretum was established in 1997 by long-time Jacksonville Woodlands member, Alan Horobin. This area still houses many native plants and includes the beginning of the popular family and pet-friendly, 1-mile loop Beekman Trail. As with all arboretums, the job is never finished, and over time Alan’s hard work had fallen into disrepair. […]
The Jacksonville PTO, founded by invested parents, supports Jacksonville Elementary. One of our primary objectives is to provide our school with funds, programs, and resources, to enrich and maximize the education of every child. We sponsor and/or support: Back to School Ice Cream Social, the Community Harvest Carnival, Writers’ Festival, Pioneer Bingo Night, in addition, […]
Tails are wagging as plans for Jacksonville’s first dog park move forward! The confirmed site of the park is nestled on a shady field west of the skate park and just up the hill from the library. Waggin’ Tails will be ADA compliant, providing all residents of Jacksonville with a safe and scenic place to […]
The Old Library Collectibles and Thrift Shop is located at 170 South Oregon Street in the historic 1855 Brunner Building at the corner of Main Street, across from Good Bean Coffee. The Collectibles was established at the turn of this century by the non-profit organization Jacksonville Seniors, Inc. when the new library was constructed. Jacksonville […]
The Southern Oregon Chinese Cultural Association (SOCCA) was formed in 2006 and is dedicated to facilitating awareness, understanding, and appreciation of Chinese culture and history. Southern Oregon, and specifically, Jacksonville, has a strong historical relationship with Chinese immigrants. These immigrants played an important role in the economic and cultural development of the region.
SOCCA maintains that […]