THE JACKSONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT, Jacksonville Police Department, and our Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) invite you to join us for an important Community Evacuation Forum:
This one-hour session is designed to provide critical information and open discussion on how our community can best prepare for and […]
OUTSTANDING HONOREE—Mayor Bowen proudly presented Austin Landis with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of his pride in his community and his outstanding beautification efforts. Austin has been cleaning up graffiti alongside his grandfather, Jim Donaldson, demonstrating a strong dedication to maintaining and improving the local environment.
Britt Ticket Tax Revised—Council […]
Karen Mitchell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in Medford, Oregon, on October 7, 2025. Although born in California, Karen made her home in Jacksonville, Oregon, where she lived for more than 50 years, and became a cherished member of the community.
A lifelong educator, Karen […]
Jacksonville, Ore. – What if one hour of your week could help shape a child’s future? SMART Reading, Oregon’s longstanding children’s literacy nonprofit, is calling on local residents to help support and empower young readers. As the organization kicks off its 34th year, it’s seeking volunteers to read with students weekly during the 2025-26 […]
JACKSONVILLE’S Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is back this October—with a new self-serve format. The event will take place on Saturday, October 4, from 9am-noon, in the D Street Parking Lot.
Please note: This year’s event will not include a chipper, and no assistance will be provided for unloading materials. Residents are invited […]
A Greater Applegate is proud to present Jacksaphine Count(r)y Fair Week 2025. This is a ten-day celebration of community spirit and local culture across the Applegate Valley.
The event runs from September 19–28, 2025.
The Fair features food events, live music, and outdoor activities like paragliding, paddling, bicycling […]
DISABILITIES HAVE A WAY of tying all things together. Flannery O’Connor, the great Southern novelist, once wrote a collection of stories entitled, Everything That Rises Must Converge. I find that image indefatigably true. When we encounter disabilities in ourselves or in our loved ones, over time things seem to mysteriously converge. Carl Jung called such […]
I WAS DELIGHTED when my friend Mimi invited me to lead a new song circle in the Ruch/Applegate area: consisting of Medieval, Renaissance, early Baroque, world and traditional song repertoire, in the form of rounds.
Turns out that even before the time of Shakespeare, folks were singing proto-rounds, (e.g., “Sumer is Icumen […]
2025 Jacksonville City-Wide Yard Sale Dates:
As the City-Wide Yard Sale date nears, it is important to remember that the City of Jacksonville does not sponsor this event, and there are public safety […]
From Mike and Laurie Thornton, Jacksonville Residents & Business Owners
We’ve heard the conversation around the proposed North 3rd Street pedestrian plaza, and we want to add our enthusiastic support for this vision. As longtime Jacksonville residents and active participants in downtown life, we believe a thoughtfully designed […]
Throughout his long career as a therapist in California, Frank helped individuals, business clients, and members of families and organizations. He taught them how to discover and develop their hidden strengths, embrace their similarities and differences, and enrich their personal and professional relationships. Frank moved to Jacksonville, Oregon, in […]
After many years, many friends and touching the lives of many, many people, someone special has moved on to a new life with Jesus Christ and the loved ones who preceded him. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, David faithfully served the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake […]
I sat and watched
the gigglemug people bustling by
vendors waiting tentatively with tables of luscious fruits
children dancing as a band played on my front steps
so much has changed,
I watched
as my bricks went from red to rust
as buggies turned to cars
as the gold left the ground
as the rush slowed and young eyes grew old
eight generations come and […]
As music director, Huynh will serve as principal conductor of the BFO’s summer season, shape long-term artistic planning, and help expand the orchestra’s reach and relevance across Southern Oregon and beyond.
Jacksonville, OR – Wednesday, August 6, 2025: The Britt Music & Arts Festival announced today that American conductor Norman Huynh will become the fifth music […]
SPECIAL STORYTIME: FIREFIGHTER FUN, Ages 3+, Wednesday, August 6, 10:30am—Come to the library and hear your local firefighters read stories and show you some safety tips. You’ll also get a chance to sit in the fire engine and see the world from a firefighter’s point of view!
RECOGNIZE & PREVENT SCAMS, Ages […]
ONE SUNDAY MORNING, the 13-year-old, half blind Australian Shepherd was walking quietly on the lawn at Nunan Square. As her 85-year-old owner, Linda, watched in horror, a doe came out of hiding and knocked Krispy down. When the dog rolled in pain the doe pummelled her head […]
Tuesday, July 22, 2025: Britt is proud to announce its second year of a special initiative to recognize and express gratitude to our region’s courageous firefighters/other fire personnel who play an integral role in protecting our community. As a gesture of appreciation, Britt is offering discounted Lawn tickets to the following upcoming shows: Dirtwire on […]
Do you like classic cars? Then mark your calendar for Saturday, August 2, 2025, when the Southern Oregon Historical Society will be displaying “Cars through History,” between 10am and 3pm, at SOHS Hanley Farm, located at 1053 Hanley Road in Central Point, just outside of Jacksonville.
This is not just another car show! Fifty cars will […]
THE JACKSONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT has bolstered its firefighting capabilities with the recent acquisition of a new Type 3 wildland fire engine, provided by the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) as part of the state’s Engine Program. This initiative, funded through Oregon’s 2021 Senate Bill 762, aims to enhance wildfire response […]
CALLING ALL vacation rental hosts, business owners and fans of local products!—Close your eyes and imagine one of your favorite travel memories. Was it unwrapping an Egg McMuffin at McDonald’s in Anytown, USA? Scrimmaging for a Frappuccino at Starbucks? Bedding down at a Motel 6 along Interstate 5? I doubt […]
ADVENTURE AWAITS IN EVERY BOOK!—EACH SUMMER, in the heart of the Rogue Valley, families slow down, share the magic of stories, let their imaginations run wild, and join together to celebrate childhood at the Children’s Festival.
Held July 12-14, on the Britt hill, the Children’s Festival will be continuing its legacy […]
THIS SUMMER, escape to the Southern Oregon Lavender Trail, a self-guided journey between family-run farms which are ablaze with vibrant purple hues from mid-June to mid-July. This unique experience is primarily centered in the Applegate Valley, just beyond Jacksonville, but also includes Butte Creek Lavender Farm in Eagle Point and […]
WITH THE 4TH OF JULY rapidly approaching, the Jacksonville Fire Department and city staff would like to remind the public that Jacksonville prohibits the use of Fireworks within the City limits and also discourages the use of fireworks outside of City limits for the following reasons:
Wildfire Risk: We are surrounded by forests and grassy areas […]
From Kristene Cutts, David Doi, Don and Faye Haynes, Nancy Mansfield, Anne Mitchell, Allen Moore, Bruce and Cindy Picton, and Janice Slater
We are pickleball players who are Jacksonville residents. When we read the Mayor’s recent article in the Jacksonville Review, we felt the need to clarify some things. We […]
MEDFORD, OR — June 23, 2025 — The Builders Association Southern Oregon (BASO) is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Joey Minear as its new Chief Executive Officer. A U.S. Air Force veteran, seasoned policy advisor, and community advocate, Dr. Minear brings over a decade of leadership experience in both the public and private sectors […]
GET READY TO ROAR, hop, and soar into adventure at this year’s Children’s Festival. Explorers are invited to “Embrace the Wild” as they join together in creating their very own adventures and uncover the incredible world of books! With arts and crafts, interactive booths, and delightful entertainment, this festival […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR—Jacksonville’s “Walk through History” tours are back! At 10 a.m. every Saturday from May 24th through August 30th, Historic Jacksonville, Inc. will be offering one-hour guided walks through Jacksonville’s National Historic Landmark District, the first on the West Coast! Participants will take a stroll through history, visiting government and commercial buildings, fraternal lodges, and […]
THIS SUMMER, escape to the Southern Oregon Lavender Trail, a self-guided journey between family-run farms which are ablaze with vibrant purple hues from mid-June to mid-July. This unique experience is primarily centered in the Applegate Valley, just beyond Jacksonville, but also includes Butte Creek Lavender Farm in Eagle Point and Lavender […]
Monday, June 16, 2025: Britt announces an update to its upcoming Britt Festival Orchestra concert, Lin Conducts Brahms & Korngold, taking place on Wednesday, June 18 at 8 PM at the Britt Pavilion. Violinist Blake Pouliot will now perform as the featured soloist, stepping in for William Hagen, who is unable to appear due to […]
COME HAVE FUN with the Rogue Valley Lions Club at the 2nd Annual Spring Wine Walk. Experience wine tasting with one of 12+ of the best local wineries, each serving in one of the fine businesses in downtown Central Point. It’s happening May 31, 2025. Stroll the historic downtown Central Point streets from 4-7:30pm as […]
DID YOU KNOW that the Applegate Valley is home to one of the best paragliding and hang gliding sites in the country? The site, called “Woodrat Mountain” has been attracting top pilots from around the world for decades for their annual free-flight competition called “Rat Race.” The pilots launch and race […]
I read an article in the Jacksonville Review, May 2025 issue, entitled “You Asked for It,” that unfortunately castigated voters for taking part in the election of the most recent Administration, citing his opinion about funding and regulatory cuts, putting forth accusations of a lack of truth, lack of […]
“God help us, we’re in the hands of engineers.”
~Dr. Ian Malcolm, Jurassic Park
In Living in Wonder: Finding Mystery and Meaning in a Secular Age, journalist Rod Dreher argues that we are living through a profound ‘disenchantment’ of life. Whereas ancient cultures once gazed upward at the nightsky and beheld the […]
Friday, April 11, 2025: Britt is delighted to share a number of exciting announcements with the community regarding this summer’s events. The time has come for Britt to release its final official list of shows for the 2025 summer season! This installment brings the summer season to a whopping 37 (29 Britt Live concerts and […]
Wednesday, April 30, 2025: Britt, Southern Oregon’s premier venue for live music and arts, announced its new brand and website this morning. Following a year of work with local community members, staff, board, and UK-based design firm Fiasco Design, Britt unveiled its brand new logo and website ahead of its 2025 season. The logo features […]
Mayor Donna Bowen, Councilors and Budget Committee Members and Citizens:
We are approaching the end of the FY 2024-2025 budget year and are presenting the proposed budget for FY 2025-2026. Since this process begins early in the spring, the final results of FY 2024-2025 and their impact on FY 2025-2026 in terms of cash and working […]
Oregon Environment Council: over 50 years of defending our environment.
The Oregon Environmental Council (OEC) was established in 1968 by concerned Oregonians across the state to protect the water, air, and land we all share and love. OEC has a statewide focus and had long served as a leading organization in efforts to stimulate climate […]
SANCTUARY ONE CARE FARM invites the community to slow down, breathe deeply, and go with the flow. FARM FLOW, the care farm’s popular yoga retreat, returns Sunday, May 18, 11am-3pm, at Sanctuary One, located at 13195 Upper Applegate Road.
The registration fee is $60 per person, with all proceeds benefiting Sanctuary One. […]
IN OUR LIVELY COMMUNITY, we are fortunate to have citizens who care deeply about creating beauty as well as supporting a vibrant and healthy environment. These attributes will be on full display at the Spring Sale sponsored by the Jacksonville Garden Club, held in downtown Jacksonville on Saturday, May 10, from […]
WILDFIRE COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS DAY is a national Firewise campaign to raise awareness and reduce risks from wildfires. Jacksonville is vulnerable to wildfires due to many homes that are located in close proximity to woodlands and forests. Because of severe drought and upcoming extremely hot weather, this summer and early fall promises to be another bad […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR—Historic Jacksonville, Inc. is delighted to announce that popular Northwest Troubadour, David Gordon, will be back in Jacksonville on Sunday, May 4, to perform a special concert of international love songs as a benefit for the town’s new “Museum without Walls”!
Love is an international language, and David will […]
Friday, April 25, 2025: Britt is proud to deepen its partnership with the Latinx community in Southern Oregon through continued collaboration with its Latinx Advisory Committee. As a cornerstone of cultural enrichment in the region, Britt recognizes the importance of creating meaningful, inclusive programs that reflect the diverse voices of its community. Strengthening Britt’s […]
THE JOY OF SPRINGTIME FLOWERS marks a wonderful season in our community. Members of the Jacksonville Garden Club use their creative artistry to take full advantage of the beautiful blooms to make lovely arrangements from fresh-cut flowers for the Club’s annual Spring Sale. The sale will be held in downtown Jacksonville on Saturday, May 10, […]
Medford, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved Rock Camp, a dynamic summer program designed to inspire and educate the next generation of musicians. After an eleven year hiatus, the Rock Camp is making a comeback this summer, offering young artists an immersive experience in […]
COHEN BOVEE, a 3rd-grader, is the winner of this year’s Jacksonville Elementary School Art Poster Contest! His piece is titled, “Intergalactic Paint” based upon the theme for the contest, “Art of the Future!” Cohen’s favorite project so far this year has been the Lorax drawings his class did in honor of Dr. Seuss Day.
Mark your […]
IN FEBRUARY 2006, Jerry Hayes, then owner of the Bella Union Restaurant on California Street, caught one of the largest steelhead in recent memory on the North Umpqua, River. The fish was 43” long, 23.5” in girth and weighed 29.5 lbs. River guide Donny Grieves says it is the largest steelhead ever caught in his […]
Jacksonville, OR: March is Women’s History Month, and what better way to celebrate than by shining a spotlight on the incredible women—past and present—who have left their mark on Jacksonville?
In March, Jacksonville will host a month-long celebration of the Women of Jacksonville, featuring an exciting lineup of […]
After decades of struggles with acute enduring anorexia nervosa and numerous surgeries, Sloane Pennington’s burdens have been lifted.
Sloane was born in Colorado but spent most of her growing-up years in the Applegate Valley. She was a guiding force behind opening the bakery at Pennington Farms and all the growers’ […]
Gary Ronald West, 86, of Central Point and Jacksonville Oregon, passed away on February 21, surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born in Medford, Oregon to Fred R. West and Ethel (Pursel) West. He graduated from Jacksonville High school in 1957 and became a Journeyman Meat Cutter in 1959.
He is survived by his wife […]
Friday, March, 2025: Britt Music & Arts Festival is thrilled to share the next slate of ten Britt shows for the 2025 summer season. While there are still more announcements to come, this batch of diverse artists are an exciting addition to Britt’s existing 2025 line-up. Britt is honored to host legendary country artist Wynonna […]