The Junior League of Jackson County invites the community to an unforgettable afternoon at its annual Kentucky Derby Watch Party Fundraiser, held Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Rogue Valley Country Club. Doors open at 2:00 PM.
Guests will experience the excitement of the Kentucky Derby—known as “the most exciting two minutes in sports”—while enjoying Derby-inspired […]
Jacksonville, OR – Friday, March 13, 2026: Britt has announced another group of performances for the 2026 summer season, adding nine more nights of music and comedy to the hill, as well as announcing the date for its second annual Britt Under The Stars Fundraising Gala. This round brings together alt-rock icons, chart-topping country, […]
DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH, McKee Bridge Historical Society will exhibit the works of Evelyn Byrne Williams at the Jacksonville Library. Evelyn has been a creative force throughout her 99-plus years, in multiple media: oils, pen and ink, appliqué and quilting (including seven “museum” story-telling quilts), and illustrations for her own […]
HAVE YOU LOST or misplaced…or found any personal property lately? Please remember that the Jacksonville Police Department accepts found property and tries its best to find the owner of that property. They currently have bicycles, electronics, currency/coins, and other miscellaneous items in their possession and would love to reunite it with […]
PLEASE JOIN Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Society (RAGMS) and Crater Rock Museum for our Annual Gem & Mineral Show, March 13-15, 2026.
Our vendors will be offering a wide variety of mineral specimens, gems, and rough rock in addition to finished jewelry for sale. We will have live demonstrations by […]
BY THE TIME the sun crept over the fir-dark hills around Jacksonville, the town was already awake in its own quiet way. A rooster argued with the morning. The creak of a pump handle carried from a yard on California Street. At the livery stable, the blacksmith struck iron and set […]
January 31st, 1 pm: ‘Bareroot Basics – Fruit Tree Planting, Pruning & Training’ with Scott
Fruit trees are a great addition to any yard, large or small. Get expert advice on how to give your bareroot fruit trees their best start and learn how to care for young trees as they mature. This class will show […]
FOR 15 YEARS, the Medford Food Project has transformed the way the community addresses hunger—by turning small, consistent actions into a large, sustained impact. Fueled entirely by volunteers and grassroots generosity, MFP has become an essential part of the region’s hunger-relief infrastructure and a powerful example of what’s possible when neighbors […]
Jacksonville, OR – Friday, February 13, 2026: Britt has confirmed a slate of six more concerts for the 2026 summer season. This latest announcement brings together chart-topping country, indie-rock favorites, and jam-band icons; offering something unforgettable for every music lover.
Country star Jake Owen is bringing his feel-good anthems to the hill, while indie folk favorite […]
THE COVER of this month’s Jacksonville Review is an image taken from a painting by renowned artist, Kevin Yeh. Kevin’s father, Yeh Fei Pai, was our cover artist for the February 2014 issue, whose immense talent has passed to his son. Kevin grew up in the 1980’s and 90’s and struggled […]
Jacksonville, OR — The Southern Oregon Chinese Cultural Association (SOCCA) invites the community to celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year on Saturday, February 21, throughout downtown Jacksonville. This year’s festivities honor the Year of the Horse with a vibrant mix of indoor and outdoor activities designed to help guests of all ages experience the shared […]
ONCE AGAIN, we had an amazing Holiday Season here in our Historic Landmark Town of Jacksonville. The December events including the Tree Lighting Ceremony, Father Christmas, Holiday Parade and Holiday Trolley Light Tours all had record attendance. Thanks to the many individuals and groups that make these events such a success. […]
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1/6/2026—During Public Comment, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Don Litchfield updated Council on the success of the annual Victorian Christmas event, in which he noted an increase in visitors to town for the Lighted Trolley rides, Tree Lighting Ceremony, visits with Father Christmas, Parade and more.
Britt Festivals’ […]
WITH THE PROMISE of spring approaching, we eagerly await a celebration rooted in thousands of years of tradition: the Lunar New Year Celebration on February 21. This year, the Lunar New Year begins on February 17 and ushers in the Year of the Horse, a zodiac sign associated with vitality, independence, […]
Jacksonville, OR – Friday, January 16, 2026: Britt Music & Arts Festival is pleased to unveil the first wave of concerts for the 2026 summer season. This initial announcement marks the first of multiple lineup releases and offers an exciting preview of the diverse artists and performances heading to the Britt hill this year.
This first […]
Gerald J. Senogles, husband, father, friend, and Doctor of Oriental Medicine, died peacefully Thanksgiving evening at his home in Jacksonville, Oregon, with Katy, his wife of 44 years, and their son, Sean, by his side. He is also survived by their daughter, Espere and two grandchildren. He was 84.
Though raised in Minneapolis and Southern California, […]
TO IDENTIFY AND PRESERVE a part of Jacksonville’s orchard history, a small group of us are investigating the heritage of old apple trees on the Britt grounds. We located five trees on the city’s Lower Britt Gardens (Trees 1-5) and five on the Britt Festival site (Trees 6-10). […]
Jacksonville, OR – Thursday, November 20, 2025: The Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO) announces its 2026 season, with three weeks of exciting outdoor programming in historic Jacksonville, Oregon, June 18–July 3, 2026. Under the leadership of Music Director Norman Huynh in his inaugural season at Britt, the Orchestra’s 64th season highlights orchestral favorites that showcase the […]
JACKSONVILLE plays a pivotal role in the history of McKee Bridge. When the United States entered World War I, it was urgent to haul copper ore from the Blue Ledge Mine. Jackson County wanted a bridge across the Applegate River to avoid treacherous Dead Horse Hill, so horse-drawn […]
EVERY YEAR, dozens of caring businesses participate in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Toy Drive program to brighten the lives of families here in the Rogue Valley. Last year, the Salvation Army provided gifts for over 1700 local children. This year, participating businesses will be collecting toys for Jackson County kids aged 18 and under!
Thanks […]
THE JACKSONVILLE GARDEN CLUB’S Holiday Greens Sale is a wonderful, fun way to bring seasonal cheer to homes and businesses in our community. This year the sale will be held Friday, December 5, 10am-2pm, in Jacksonville, in the alcove near the Post Office.
Club members use their artistic skills […]
PHIL FISHWICK remembers applying for a job as an artist when he was about 11 years old, living in Los Angeles. A TV program on the making of animated films intrigued him, and he spent the summer between the fifth and sixth grade drawing hundreds of images for an animated adventure. […]
EACH FALL, the Jacksonville Garden Club prepares for its holiday greens sale in December. Club members use their creative skills to offer beautiful wreaths, arrangements and swags, featuring natural greens and cones, holly, bows, and decorations. Handmade wooden boxes in several sizes provide a lovely base for table arrangements. Decorated wreaths […]
REBEL HEART BOOKS is proud to present its 2nd-Annual Local Author Book Fair on Saturday, November 8, 1-3 pm, at the Jacksonville Library Naversen Room. Back by popular demand, this event is the perfect opportunity to meet 20+ of our best local authors in one convenient place! Writers like Octavio […]
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 […]