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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard
Directed by Matthew R Reynolds
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Come take a trip down south to Texas’ THIRD smallest town, Tuna. First, we meet Thurston and Arles on their talk radio show. Today’s topics include the winner of the American Heritage […]
Southern Oregon Historical Society’s Hanley Farm Heritage Plant Sale will be May 7 and 8, 2016 from 10am to 3pm, 1053 Hanley Road. Join the volunteers that make it happen!
Positions available include greeters (pass out maps and explain the activities), cashiers (for both food and plants), plant monitors (keep the plants orderly and tables full), […]
The Southern Oregon Historical Society is pleased to announce the Annual Heritage Plant Sale at the Historic Hanley Farm, May 7 and 8, 2016 from 10am to 3pm. Hanley Farm is at 1053 Hanley Road between Jacksonville and Central Point. Admission is free.
Three generations of the Hanley family lived on and worked this farm starting […]
Join historian Dirk Siedlecki at Jacksonville’s historic cemetery on April 10, 2016 from 11am to 1 pm. Learn about the early history of the cemetery and about many of the souls who rest in this Silent City on the Hill. Meet your Docents at the top of the Cemetery Road near the flag pole. This […]
Springtime in the Jacksonville Woodlands produces a show of nature’s beauty that rewards those having the good fortune to call Southern Oregon home. A profusion of wildflowers in bloom, the melodic calls of multiple bird species, and the sweet smell of the conifer and deciduous forest are just a few of the sensory experiences awaiting […]
The Jacksonville Garden Club’s 31st Annual Spring Sale will be held in downtown Jacksonville on Saturday, May 7th, 2016 from 10:00am to 3:00pm in the alcove next to the Post Office on Oregon Street. The sale features fresh-cut spring flowers arranged in bouquets by Club members. Interesting plants, handmade papers, candies, cookies, brownies, breakfast pastries, […]
This month, Boosters Club President Mike McClain generously donated his column space so I could tell you about our upcoming Historic Home and Garden Tour happening in May. Our theme this year is “Unique Jacksonville…Enjoy our Past, Savor our Present,” offering a very special and exciting home and garden tour lineup!
The tour dates are Saturday, […]
The Applegate Valley has a unique, new vineyard to add to its flourishing wine industry. Wells Land Vineyard is located outside Jacksonville in the village of Ruch at 118 Hamilton Road. Replete with picturesque valley views and a beautiful mountain range, Wells Land make the perfect backdrop for weddings and wine tasting. What’s been created […]
Taste of Summer is an annual celebration in Jacksonville presented by Britt Music & Arts Festival and the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce. The event includes a wine walk, live music, food booths, art, classic cars and more. This will be the second year in which selected artisans or crafters will be invited to show and sell their products.
Applicants […]
Southern Oregon Historical Society announces the spring Miles Through Time Road Trip exploring historic Jackson County orchards on Sunday, April 17, 2016. The Road Trip starts at 9am (site to be announced) and ends at 1pm or 2pm, depending on pace.
Jackson County boomed when the Oregon and California Railroad opened up new markets for local […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR—Historians have called the American Civil War “a musical war,” and Confederate General Robert E. Lee once remarked that without music, there would have been no army. On Sunday, April 10, 2016, folk singer and historian David Gordon brings the music of the Civil War to life through original songs from the era along […]
Medford, Ore. – March 8, 2016– Celebrate the wonders of Oregon wine and the people who make it possible in Clink! A Taste of Oregon Wine, a traveling exhibition curated by the Oregon Historical Society in collaboration with local history organizations and industry leaders. This unique, engaging exhibition, which will be on display at Southern […]
Jeff LaLande strips away the years to reveal Chinese gold fever in a three quarter mile hike along the Gin Lin Trail in the Applegate. LaLande discovered many of these sites in his years of service as a Forest Service Archaeologist. The Healthy History Hikes series is co-sponsored by the Southern Oregon Historical Society and […]
Vendors from the Pacific Northwest and beyond are participating in the Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Society’s 61st annual Rock & Gem Show at the Olsrud Arena, at the Jackson County Fairgrounds. The event is April 2 & 3, 2016 and considered one of the most successful rock and gem shows on the West Coast!
This […]
Become a Master Recycler in 2016! Jackson County Recycling Partnership is now seeking residents of Jackson County to take part in the annual training course and volunteer service program. Participants gain a broad understanding of home waste prevention strategies, the local solid waste infrastructure, hazardous waste avoidance, […]
The popular touring documentary concert, “Romancing the West” returns to the town that inspired it all for a special dinner show at the Jacksonville Inn on Sunday, April 3rd, at 5:30pm. The critically-acclaimed time-traveling documentary concert takes audiences through 240 years of the American West, telling epic stories with historic imagery and original music. The […]
Plans to increase the number of Jacksonville neighborhoods whose residents have chosen to work with each other to create safer environments for all, during fire season, by establishing defensible space around their homes are coming to fruition.
Recently, the neighborhoods of “Gold Terrace” and “Vineyard View” were recently recognized as nationally-certified Firewise communities. Chief Devin Hull […]
The Oregon Cheese Festival is back on Saturday, March 19th, 2016 from 10:00am to 5:00pm at Rogue Creamery, located at 311 North Front Street (Hwy. 99) in Central Point. This not-to-be-missed culinary celebration is held under two large tents at Rogue Creamery’s Central Point facility. This twelfth-annual festival is a great way for guests to […]
MEDFORD, Ore.–The Oregon Wine Experience® is pleased to announce that a panel of six exceptional judges has been finalized for this year’s Oregon Wine Competition® to be held August 6-7, 2016. These nationally renowned experts herald a significant change in the competition. Previously restricted to wines made with 100 percent Southern Oregon AVA grapes, this […]
As part of Britt’s continuing efforts to bring professional musicians into local schools, Duo Damiana will visit Hedrick Middle School in Medford, and North Medford High School. The flute/guitar duo is made up of Molly Barth and Dieter Hennings, and, as Duo Damiana, they are focused on broadening the cutting-edge body of repertoire for flute […]
The public is invited to a special presentation, “Birds and Bird Nests” on Saturday March 5, 2016 from 11:30am- 12:30pm, at the Applegate Branch Library, 18485 North Applegate Road.
Get the facts about our local birds and their habitats from local science expert John Jackson of Bugs-R-Us. What is a bird nest made with? What do […]
“Meri, we’re in trouble. Please call the church and ask the congregation to pray for us.” That was the brief and distressing phone call that I received from my husband, Bob Haworth, via satellite phone last August 27th. Bob was calling from the 46-foot ketch-rigged sailboat, “Glory” which, at that moment, was floundering in the […]
Recently, ownership of the Bella Union, (“The Bella”) changed hands when its founder and soul of the company, Jerry Hayes, sold his interest in the restaurant to his long-time employees, Tom Bates and Christian Hamilton. Hayes has now assumed a “mentor” role, and will remain as the Secretary of the corporation that owns the Bella. […]
The Southern Oregon Historical Society’s website now includes a map to a unique series of historical markers in Jackson County that were placed by the Society in the 1970s. All but the Tub Springs marker are made from welded sections of railroad rail. Just exploring the online map can be fun and educational. Its researchers, […]
The Southern Oregon Historical Society invites you to join them for Lion Dance Clinic on Sunday, March 13 at 1 pm at the Rogue Valley Mall. St. Mary’s students will teach observers how to perform the traditional Lion Dance featured in the annual Chinese New Year parade. Instruction will include the cultural and historical significance […]
A town hall meeting will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 to discuss the livelihood of our Fire and Police Departments. This is the chance for the public to speak regarding their views and needs for City Services.
Historian Larry Smith leads the second in the series of Healthy History Hikes on March 6, 2016 – a hike along Jacksonville’s mining trails. As you take this easy, three-mile hike along the gravel and mulch paths in the hills above Jacksonville, you’ll learn of the engineering marvels of Rich Gulch, and see where Chinese […]
DANCIN Vineyards (www.dancinvineyards.com), announces the appointment of Juliana Marca as their General Manager. She assumes her duties on March 1.
“Juliana’s approach to wine, culinary and hospitality is consistent with our philosophy of providing the best possible experience for our guests,” said DANCIN co-owner Dan Marca. “Her attention to detail, knowledge and passion for […]
Around 4 pm on Wednesday, February 17, I (Whit Parker, Publisher of the Jacksonville Review) was one of the first to call the Jacksonville Police Department to report a natural gas smell in downtown Jacksonville. After first noticing the strong gas-like smell in my office located on the far, east side of California Street in […]
Music filled the Rogue Valley a century ago as it does today! On Saturday Feb. 27, 2016 from 10am-12pm at the downtown Medford History Center of the Southern Oregon Historical Society, Stephen Bacon of Bellwood Violin will talk about three groups of Southern Oregon fiddle makers and show representative Chinese instruments that were used in […]
A local mother of two shows-up unexpectedly at her kids’ caregiver’s house one day. As she enters the house, her fears and suspicions are confirmed. The trusted caregiver has been sexually abusing her children.
Her discovery brings many emotions, but one thing she knows is that she was able to stop it early. She recognized the […]
8 AM “Monkey Around” 5K Fun Run – Our ninth annual race is a fast and easy, family-friendly run. The race starts promptly at the Bigham Knoll Campus (525 Bigham Knoll Drive). Top 3 male and female winners will […]
On January 17, 2016 at 2:20pm, Jacksonville lost an artist whose instrument was a camera.
Ronald W. Moore passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family—his wife of 58 years, Dee; son Steven, cousin Penni Viets, and dear family friend, Dianne Helmer. Ron was well-known and admired for his insightful black and white photographs of […]