The Family Nurturing Center has partnered with the Southern Oregon Historical Society to bring pizza nights back to Hanley Farm! The third Thursdays of every month are always special at the farm – activities include no-till garden tours historic Hanley Farmhouse tours, flint knapping demonstrations, and children’s activities. July 21, 2016 the Family Nurturing Center […]
Join Historic Jacksonville, Inc. at 7 and 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 8, for Jacksonville Haunted History walking tours. These approximately one-hour docent-led tours leave from the Jacksonville Visitors Center at the corner of North Oregon and C streets and include some moderate elevations. Tours are limited to the first 15 people. The cost is […]
Jacksonville metal artist Cheryl Garcia is no stranger to creating alluring, larger-than-life metal flowers. Her famous poppies dotting the vineyards east of town may be seen on a daily basis by passerby’s as can her giant Fritillaria sculpture gracing the entrance to the Britt Festival grounds. This year, Cheryl has outdone herself with “Lavandula,” a […]
My first memories of lavender are associated with my English maternal grandmother—as her signature perfume, yes—but also as a tiny muslin bag full of this sweet-smelling plant which I used to sleep with, tucked into my pillow. I remember sitting on the garden wall as a child and making pretty little bags and weaving lavender […]
Taylor and Emily Grimes started Rogue Jet Boat Adventures in 2011. With Taylor at the helm of the boats and Emily managing PR and marketing, this duo proudly claims to run “Oregon’s #1 cultural and historical attraction.” From May through September, Taylor takes visitors and locals out on the river every day to have an […]
If you want to start-off the third week of July with a friendly group of people, outstanding scenery and some exercise, join us for another guided hike in the Forest Park! The hike is set for Monday, July 18—meet at 8:30am at P-3 (parking lot 3 on Norling Creek Road) in the Forest Park and […]
The recent excitement ATA generated from our May hike on the proposed Jack-Ash and Applegate Ridge Trails hasn’t blotted-out our excitement about the hikes we lead on currently-established Applegate trails. It’s now my turn as hike leader on July 10, 2016 and I’m going up Mt. Elijah, via the Sturgis Fork and Boundary trails… and […]
“You Are Invited” OPEN HOUSE ~ BUILD THE DREAM July 27th, 5:00-7:00pm @ Sampson House & Cedar Garden
Join Jacksonville residents Lauren Kemple, Becka Kem and Rhonda Brown for a short nature walk followed by voluntary arboretum clean-up. You’ll stroll through the arboretum, identifying many plants and learn about their origin and medicinal and culinary […]
The historic Beekman Bank is again open for business with docents accepting “deposits” to help preserve and share local history. From 11:00am to 4:00pm, Friday through Monday, the public is invited to step behind the counter of the oldest bank in the Pacific Northwest. Located at the corner of California and North 3rd streets in […]
Carefree Buffalo in Downtown Historic Jacksonville specializes in the finest American-made, hand-crafted products. We are proud to announce our 7th-Annual William Henry Premiere Dealer Show on July 23 and 24, 2016 from 10:00am to 6:00pm, featuring the most extensive William Henry collection anywhere in the world.
William Henry creates Limited Edition heirloom-quality Pocket Knives, Money Clips, […]
Artist and Gardener, a new shop in Jacksonville, is a collaborative effort—between a gardener with a love of nature, plants, flowers and animals—joined by an artist that loves to draw and paint them! In the middle is a natural love for antiques and home furnishings. The shop also represents other artists, including painters, jewelry designers, […]
In early June 2016, Jacksonville Woodlands Association received a generous $1300 donation from Bella Union Restaurant. When Bella Union co-owner Christian Hamilton wrote the check, he said he was very proud to have done so! The Bella’s Jay Stumpff told the Review that the donation was a gift to help the JWA continue its excellent […]
On June 2nd, 2016, Jake Johnson (23) graduated from the United States Air Force Academy. Jake is the son of Judi & Ron Johnson (Jacksonville State Farm Insurance) and the grandson of Dave and Gay Wilson, long time Jacksonville residents, Kiwanis members and contributors of the Review’s “Student of the Month” column.
On graduation day, Jake […]
On Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. Dee Moore passed away.
Dee will be missed by her friends and family. She was cared for in the last few weeks by her son Steven, family friend Dianne Helmer, and cousin Penni Viets. Dee only briefly outlived her cherished husband, Ron, who passed in January of this […]
The Rock Point Cemetery dates from the 1860’s White Family cemetery, near their stage coach stop, now known as the Del Rio Winery area. Over a hundred years ago, the White family donated about 26-1/2 acres of land for a cemetery in the Rock Point district a few miles west of Gold Hill. The Birdseye […]
Living History Days return to the Southern Oregon Historical Society’s Hanley Farm from 11am-4pm, July 16 and 17, 2016!
A wagon ride will take you back in history. The Cascade Civil War Society will hold an encampment and share their characters and stories with visitors. Fire off the canon if you dare!
Tour the Hanley Home and […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR— Time travel to 1932 on Saturday, June 25, 2016 when Historic Jacksonville, Inc. brings the 1873 Cornelius C. Beekman House to life with Living History Tours at 12 noon, 1:30 pm and 3 pm. The Beekman House is located at 470 E. California Street in Jacksonville.
The country is deep into the Great Depression. […]
The organic cherries were picked fresh off the tree at Valley View Orchard. YUM!
Proceeds go to Meet The Pioneers, and their Spoon River Anthology production in support of the Jacksonville Cemetery.
New Napa Wine has opened a wine bar in Grants Pass, Oregon. The new venue features a selection of Southern Oregon wines paired with art, food, music, comedy, and other fun, educational events.
Grants Pass, OR – In 2010, Sunset magazine named Southern Oregon the “New Napa” because it beckons the visitor back to the intrigue […]
The Jackson County Master Food Preservers presents Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Tomatoes: How to Preserve Your Tomato Harvest, the third class in their canning and preserving series, at the OSU Extension auditorium, Saturday, July 16. Learn how to preserve your home-grown tomatoes for year-round enjoyment!
In this class, food safety and the types of preservation equipment to use […]
Join Historic Jacksonville, Inc. and local craft guilds for an afternoon of Victorian Hobbies & Crafts from 12 noon to 4 pm on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at the historic 1873 Beekman House located at 470 E. California Street in Jacksonville.
“The Industrial Revolution meant increased leisure time for most upper and middle class Victorians,” explains […]
On Friday, June 10, 2016, from noon-3:00pm, Jacksonville officials will participate in the statewide Cascadia Emergency drill – you may notice 3 teams from the Jacksonville Community Emergency Response Team out and about in your neighborhood conducting simulated assessment drills.
The City Council and staff will also be doing “Table-Top” drills in various city offices, including […]
Betty Barss’ creation of “Encore” for the 2016 Britt Fine Arts Poster was influenced by the enthusiasm and appreciation audiences show by standing and clapping during and at the end of a performance. The audience in the painting was created with a series of paper doll chains connected at the elbow instead of the hand. […]
“On Your Mark, Get Set and READ” is our theme for Summer Reading. School will soon to be out for the summer and that means the start of Summer Reading at the Jacksonville library.
There is no better way to help children maintain their reading skills during summer vacation than by encouraging them to participate in […]
The Storytelling Guild is excited to present the 50th-Annual Children’s Festival! This fun and historic event will be held July 9-11, 2016 at the beautiful Britt Gardens in Jacksonville. For many years, the festival has provided fun-filled summer days of affordable entertainment for the entire family. The theme this year is, “Fairy Tales across the […]
They lurk behind closed doors. Almost everyone has one—in their garage, in their closets, in their desk, or in a drawer. They are “Pockets of Chaos!” These pockets are where we just dump stuff off, sometimes with no rhyme or reason. We have busy lives, replete with memorabilia, paperwork, bills, and general paraphernalia. […]
The Medford branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) will hold its 8th annual Garden Tour from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday, June 11, 2016 – featuring properties in Central Point and Medford. The cost for the self-guided tour is $15 per ticket, with all proceeds going to local scholarships for women and girls. […]
Essential oils. We hear about them more and more these days and find them in many more stores than ever before. But what is an essential oil, how is it made and what are they used for?
Without getting too “sciency” or technical, an essential oil is the extracted volatile organic compounds of certain flowers, leaves, […]
The nonprofit Applegater newsmagazine will be holding its annual Summer Soiree fundraiser at Schmidt Family Vineyards on Saturday, June 25, from 6:00-9:00pm. The award-winning Evening Shades band will be performing.
There will be lots of great Silent Auction items to help fund the Applegater’s printing and mailing costs for the year. Tickets are $50 per person, […]
On Saturday, May 7, Jacksonville’s Landon Moir received his Eagle Scout award at a formal ceremony held at Jacksonville Presbyterian Church. The well-attended ceremony marked the culmination of Landon’s 12 year scouting journey, a journey his older brother, Nathan, accomplished 2 years ago. Although thousands of young boys enter the Cub Scouts in elementary school, […]
As a Jacksonville Elementary student in the early 1980’s, Chris Dennett says Jacksonville was a great place to grow up. Today, the self-made 42-year-old entrepreneur says Jacksonville is also a great place to do business. This month, Dennett returns to his roots with the opening of Beerworks Jacksonville, located in the space formerly occupied by […]
When I was a young boy growing up in Wyckoff, New Jersey, we were a one-car family. Several times a week, I loved tagging along as my mother shuttled my father to and from the train station for his daily commute into New York City. Often, while sitting in the family […]
Join us for a guided hike in Jacksonville’s Forest Park to be held on Monday, June 20, 2016 beginning at 8:30 am. This is the second hike in a series of 5 this season, all held on the third Monday of the month and sponsored by the Jacksonville Parks and Recreation Committee. Take a right […]
Medford, Oregon (May 16, 2016) — Jackson County Library Services and the Southern Oregon Historical Society are proud to announce the June topic in the 2016 Windows in Time history series: “From Jacksonville to Hollywood: The Life of Pinto Colvig.” This noon lecture will be presented by local historian, Ben Truwe on Wednesday, June 1, […]
Step back in time on Saturday, May 28, 2016, when Historic Jacksonville, Inc. brings the 1873 Cornelius C. Beekman House to life with Living History Tours at 12 noon, 1:30 pm and 3 pm. The Beekman House is located at 470 E. California Street in Jacksonville.
It’s 1932. The country is deep into the Great Depression. […]
Windermere Van Vleet and Associates is getting a head start on Windermere Real Estate’s annual Community Service Day, held on June 3. They are teaming up with ACCESS Food Bank to feed Jackson County’s hungry with the help of a food drive, running May 15-31 2016.
Helping is easy! Just pick-up an empty bag at one […]
John T. Venard, 78, died in his Jacksonville home with his family by his side on May 11, 2016. John carefully managed his pulmonary disease for 10 years, determined to live to the fullest. Born on July 10, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana, John was the older child of Hattie and Thomas D. Venard, and grew […]
Dale Barnes passed away peacefully Monday, April 25, 2016 at the home of his brother in West Springfield, Mass. He was born February 3, 1953 to David and Alice Barnes at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.
Dale was a retired chef, having graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. He began […]
The Southern Oregon Miniaturists join Historic Jacksonville, Inc. on Saturday, May 21, 2016, to kick off the 2016 season of events at the 1873 Cornelius C. Beekman House located at 470 E. California Street in Jacksonville. From 12 noon to 4 p.m. Victorian costumed docents will offer house tours every 15 minutes, sharing information on […]
At long last our new playground at Cantrall Buckley Park is complete! Now the largest of Jackson County’s playgrounds, it was funded entirely through the contributions of local citizens, businesses, and private foundations. Jackson County Parks donated the labor to erect the new Playcraft structures, which were designed by local kids and their moms.
We will […]
Our warming planet poses many threats not only to our life support system but also to us. We hear much about the impact of the warming planet on oceans, Polar Ice, range shifts, extinction of species, reducing snowpack, and severe weather – to name just a few areas. But we, ourselves, are not immune – […]
Help Wanted: Outgoing individual(s) for part time docent position in Jacksonville’s Historic Beekman Bank Museum from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Docent(s) will be responsible for opening and closing Bank, overseeing artifacts, sharing bank and local history with the public, and highlighting local activities and services. 2 shifts available: Fridays & Saturdays and/or […]
Local Author and Historian Bill Miller will be discussing his latest book, To Live and Die a WASP: 38 Women Pilots Who Died in WWII, on Thursday May 19, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. in the Jacksonville Library’s Naversen Room. The book retells the life stories of 38 of those women pilots who died in WWII-from […]
Did you know that the original Britt Gardens, designed by Jacksonville pioneer photographer and horticulturist Peter Britt, was once a destination attraction in the Northwest? Portlanders would make special train trips to come see the gardens.
Did you know there was once a brewery that stood next to the sidewalk going up to the Britt grounds, […]
Please plan on joining the family and friends of Ron Moore for a celebration of his life and his many contributions to the community. The service will take place on Sunday, May 22, 2016 from noon until 2:00pm in the Naversen Room at the Jacksonville Library. In addition to speakers from various organizations that Ron […]
On this year’s special tour, we’re featuring four historic homes and a beautiful modern-day, traditional-style home designed and built to reflect Jacksonville’s architecture. In addition, there are two gardens to […]
Jacksonville water-colorist, Tony Laenen will be the featured artist at the ART’clectic Artisans Market at the Art Center adjacent to the historic Courthouse during the month of May 2016. In addition, you’ll be able to view some of his bird watercolors at Blue Door Garden Store, located at 130 W. California Street.
Although watercolor is his […]
Get set for Mother’s Day with beautiful bouquets and arrangements created from fresh-cut local flowers, or a unique plant. Home-baked goodies—cookies, brownies, scones, cakes, and candies—will also be […]
Join David Drury and Asifa Kanji, as they host a lively discussion about their time spent with the Peace Corps in Mali, on Thursday, May 12, 2016 from 2-4 p.m., at the Jacksonville Branch Library, 340 W. C Street.
Based upon their memoirs, Three Hundred Cups of Tea and The Toughest Job You’ll Ever Love, the […]