Open House for New Jacksonville Community Center is July 27, 2016
“You Are Invited” OPEN HOUSE ~ BUILD THE DREAM July 27th, 5:00-7:00pm @ Sampson House & Cedar Garden
Beekman Arboretum Nature Walk and Clean-Up
Come join us for the first annual Beekman Arboretum Nature Walk and Clean-Up event on Saturday, July 16th, 2016!
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 […]
Step Behind the Counter of the Oldest Bank in the Pacific Northwest!
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 […]
William Henry Show July 23 & 24 at Carefree Buffalo to Feature the Finest
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” Now Open
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, […]
Bella Bucks Benefit Bridge
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 […]
Jake Johnson Graduates from US Air Force Academy
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 […]
Dee Moore
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 […]
Rock Point Cemetery Tour
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 Hanley Farm
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 […]
Step Back in Time via Jacksonville Living History!
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. […]
Cherry Crumble & Ice Cream this Sunday at Jacksonville Farmers Market!
Cherry Crumble & Ice Cream this Sunday, June 26, 2016 at the Market!
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.
Exciting New Wine Bar Promotes Local Art during Grants Pass, First Friday Art Walks
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 […]
Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Tomatoes: How to Preserve Your Tomato Harvest
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 […]
Victorian Hobbies & Crafts at Jacksonville’s Historic Beekman House
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 […]
Don’t Be Alarmed!
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 […]
“Encore” is the 2016 Britt Fine Arts Poster
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. […]
Summer 2016 Library Programs for Kids
“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 […]
Storytelling Guild’s 50th-Annual Children’s Festival is July 9-11, 2016
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 […]
Turn Pockets of Chaos into Oases of Peace! – by Christin Sherbourne
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. […]
Old Stage Road Property is Highlight of 2016 AAUW GARDEN TOUR
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. […]
Understanding the Essence of Essential Oils – by John Rinaldi Jr.
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, […]
Help Support the Applegater at Summer Soiree
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, […]
The “Landon” has “Eagled”
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, […]
Homecoming for Beerworks’ Chris Dennett
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 […]
Living the Dream – by Whitman Parker
My View – June 2016
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 […]
Guided Hike Series at Jacksonville’s Forest Park
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 […]
From Jacksonville to Hollywood: The Life of Pinto Colvig
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, […]
Time Travel to 1932 via Jacksonville Living History!
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. […]
Local Windermere Offices Launch 2016 Food Drive,
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
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 Standish Barnes
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 […]
1873 Beekman House Tours: “Victorian Architecture & Style
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 […]
New Playground Dedication at Cantrall Buckley Park
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 […]
Southern Oregon Climate Action Now General Meeting, May 31, 2016
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: Part-Time Docent for Beekman Bank
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 […]
Bill Miller to Discuss Latest Book at Jacksonville Library
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 […]
2016 JWA Hike-a-Thon Wrap-up – by Gayle Stokes
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, […]
Celebration of Life Service for Ron Moore
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 […]
Boosters Club Home & Garden Tour is a Jacksonville Tradition
Please join the Jacksonville Boosters Club for our “2016 Historic Home and Garden Tour” on Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15 from 11:00am to 4:00pm.
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 Artist Tony Laenen, Inspired by Local History
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 […]
Garden Club 2016 Spring Sale is Mother’s Day Weekend
This year the Jacksonville Garden Club’s annual Spring Sale is on Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 10:00am-3:00pm in the alcove next to the Post Office on Oregon Street.
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 […]
“Three Hundred Cups of Tea and The Toughest Job…” Presentation at Jacksonville Library
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 […]
From Grapes to Wine in the Applegate Valley
From Grapes to Wine in the Applegate Valley
Ruch, Oregon (April 26, 2016) – Hear from expert Winemakers, Rachael Martin and Steve Hall, on Saturday, May 14, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., as they explain what it takes to create the great wines of the Applegate Valley. They will be presenting in the Community Meeting Room of […]
Repertory Singers Conclude 30th Anniversary Season with Haydn’s “Creation” Concert
ASHLAND, ORE. – Southern Oregon Repertory Singers will conclude its30th season under the direction of Dr. Paul French, with a performance of Joseph Haydn’s magnificent “Creation” on Saturday, May 21st, 2016 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, May 22nd, 2016 at 3:00 pm.
Composed late in life, “Creation” represents Haydn at his tuneful and creative best. The […]
Preview Ledger David’s Newest 2015 Wine Vintage and Premiere Super Tuscan Red Blend this Memorial Day Weekend
Ledger David Cellars will roll up the overhead doors to its urban-elegant ‘Le Petit Tasting Room’ in Central Point for those looking to taste and purchase the winery’s newest wine releases over the three-day holiday weekend.
Help Spruce-Up Riverside Trails at Cantrall Buckley Park on April 23
It’s our birthday! On April 23rd, the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) celebrates 5 years of community hikes, events and trail building. Our first project for 2016 is sprucing-up the two riverside loop trails at your local, community-run Cantrall Buckley Park. The trails just need some trimming and light tread work to make them ready for […]
Dogs for the Deaf’s 25th Anniversary Annual Dog Walk Fundraiser
Local radio stations, Q100.3 and The Valley 106.3, will be hosting Dogs for the Deaf’s 2016 installment of its largest annual fundraiser, Dog Walk. This year marks the 25th Annual Dog Walk and it will take place at Jacksonville Elementary School (655 Hueners Lane) in Jacksonville, Oregon. This year’s theme is The Silver Screen.
The public […]
Britt “Knocks It Out of the Park” for 2016 Season!
The Northwest’s premier outdoor summer music festival presents performances by artists in pop, rock, country, bluegrass, folk, classical, world music and more.
JACKSONVILLE, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival announces its full 2016 season lineup, coming to the outdoor amphitheater on the Britt hill in scenic Jacksonville this summer. The 2016 season includes pop legend Diana […]
Let’s Pull Together!
Let’s Pull Together is a community weed pull event, being held on Saturday, May 21, 2016, from 9 am – 1 pm at the Rogue Gold Sports Park & Ti’lomikh Falls, along the Rogue River near Gold Hill. This day of hands-on learning provides time to discover which weeds are really menacing and how we […]