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 […]
You are invited to a free special event featuring Saving Wellington, a recently released short documentary movie complimented with a presentation by our local historian/archaeologist, Jeff LaLande.
The gathering will be a double header. First, there will be a showing of the new and locally produced documentary entitled Saving Wellington, a movie created by Applegate Valley […]
Jacksonville Learning Programs is an organization that provides educational opportunities to families in the Rogue and Applegate Valleys. We offer outdoor programs that provide engaging and nurturing experiences for children ages three to eight years of age. It was created in 2017 in response to the large demand for outdoor education programming for young children.
Jacksonville […]
Are you passionate about protecting pollinators? Would you like to join a dedicated and engaged team of people who work together to help the bees, butterflies, beetles, and birds of Jacksonville? If so, we welcome you to bee a part of JPS—the Jacksonville Pollinator Society!
Formed May 2017, JPS had its origins as the Bee City […]
Did you know that 25,000 of our Jackson County neighbors struggle with hunger each year—and 1/3 of them are children.
You can help make their lives better…without leaving home! Join the more than 20% of Jacksonville households who are already part of the Medford Food Project. Since 2011, hundreds of our Jacksonville neighbors have been filling […]
You probably know us from our See’s Candies trailer at the Calvary Church during the Christmas season, which is our main fundraising activity of the year.
The Kiwanis Club of Jacksonville was chartered in 1974, and is a member of the Pacific Northwest District of Kiwanis International. Jacksonville […]
The Jacksonville-Applegate Rotary Club is part of a global network of 1.2 million people who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change—across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
The Club was formed in 1988, and today we have approximately 30 members. We meet for our regular weekly meetings […]
The Jacksonville Lions Club, the “pride” of Jacksonville, founded in 1948, is a chapter of Lions Clubs International, the largest service club organization in the world with more than 1.4 million members in more than 46,000 clubs worldwide!
We support a number of charitable sight and hearing organizations, such as […]
The Forest Park Volunteers and Forest Park came about on 1500 acres of city land in the Jackson Creek Watershed about 2008. Early work in the park was completed with grants and donations until 2013, when volunteers, under the guidance of Public Works, took over day-to-day trails and park maintenance. Besides care of hiking and […]
The Park Enhancement Committee (PEC) is part of the non-profit A Greater Applegate (formerly GACDC and now AGA), and provides various types of educational, artistic, and practical enhancements; and restoration/ habitat improvements at Cantrall Buckley Park.
Historically, the park land was purchased and developed in the 1960’s by Jackson County. In 1997 when the County budget […]
The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) started at the Ruch Library in 2011 by local outdoor enthusiasts who desired a hiking trail void of any motorized vehicles. Thinking we could utilize the surrounding public lands, the Applegate Ridge Trail, the “ART,” was born.
ATA’s mission is to create and preserve non-motorized trails in the Applegate Valley, providing […]
After a summer of smoke, a news cycle of non-stop catastrophe, and a season of harvest, we could all use a day of good books, brilliant authors, and happy endings. That’s why Rebel Heart Books is proud to present its first-ever Cozy & Romantic Christmas Celebration!
Romance, mystery, and Christmas go together like turkey, cranberry […]
Make your own Holiday Wreath at Hanley Farm on Saturday, November 24, from 10:00am-3:00pm! You will make your wreath using all natural materials clipped from the trees and bushes that grace the farm. Wreath-making kits that include all you need to make your wreath will be available for $15 for non-SOHS Members, and $10 for […]
Recently, the Warren Lodge donated $1,000 to Jacksonville Community Center. In 2017, they also donated the same amount to Jacksonville Elementary School for their cafeteria garden. Both were selected based upon their support of children’s programming, including JCC programs for painting, clay work and woodlands walks.
On June 10, 1855 Jacksonville’s Masonic Warren Lodge #10 received […]