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 […]
“The Mission of Southern Oregon Climate Action Now (SOCAN),” cofounder and cofacilitator Alan Journet explained, “is to promote understanding of the science of climate change and its consequences and stimulate action to address it within a framework of promoting social justice.”
This Spring, SOCAN is engaged in serving its mission […]
CREEKSIDE PARK, located at 215 W. F. Street in Jacksonville, is the park next to the parking lot where the glass recyclable bins are located near Rays Market. This quaint park and its adjoining creek are getting a major face lift! In the last few years, […]
MEDFORD, Ore. — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Local real estate brokers, staff and owners with Windermere Van Vleet and Associates, Inc. continued their commitment to giving back in 2024, supporting seven local organizations in the southern Oregon area. Through the Windermere Foundation, a […]
ON MARCH 20, 2025, join Police Chief David Towe and his team of officers for a meet & greet. At 5:30pm, please gather at the Police Station at 225 S. 3rd Street, for a tour of the facility. At 6:00pm, head over to the Community Center next door for a brief, informational session led by […]
Jacksonville, OR – February 5, 2025 – The community is invited to join Britt on Sunday, March 2 from 1-5 PM to explore the recently purchased U.S. Hotel building before it undergoes a significant transformation into Britt’s new home! Learn about the history of the building, plans for the future, and support the renovation efforts […]
Friday, February 14, 2025: Britt Music & Arts Festival is excited to announce the first installment of concerts for the 2025 summer season. The first of three official season announcements, this extensive group of shows features a wide array of musical artists, including first-time-to-Britt indie alt-rock band Rainbow Kitten Surprise, singer-songwriter Regina Spektor, country artists […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR—Compare how lifestyles have changed in 125 years when Historic Jacksonville, Inc. opens the C.C. Beekman House for “Daily Life Then and Now” tours! Close your eyes and try to imagine your life in 1900 without your smart phone – for […]
ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2020, many of us huddled together on California Street and watched Las Palmas Restaurant burn to the ground. Not only was the community devastated by the loss of a favored eatery, but we were also equally concerned about the fate of the beloved Rodriguez family, who’d given all […]
Join us March 29th for the first ever Bear Creek Wine Trail Festival at Naumes Suncrest Winery. Get ready to sip on delicious wines, soak up the beautiful vineyard views and meet the Bear Creek Wine Trail representatives.
Attendees will receive a complimentary wine glass, 7 wine samples, and a wine trail passport valid for one year after […]
THIS YEAR’S LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION, presented by the Southern Oregon Chinese Cultural Association, will be held on the grounds of Jacksonville’s New City Hall, on Saturday, February 15, from 10am-3pm. The event features spectacular multi-cultural performances, activities, and exhibits. This year’s event promises to be a vibrant and culturally-rich experience […]
ON FEBRUARY 23, Jacksonville OR Friends of Classical Music will present the much-anticipated world-renowned concert pianist, Thomas Pandoli, playing an all-Gershwin concert. This is somewhat of a change for JORFCM as Gershwin’s music is more popular than classical music. While the tickets for all our concerts have sold out in advance, […]
The concept of sustainable living urges that we manage our planetary resources to reap the common benefits Earth provides without compromising future generations, nor the health of the ecosystems we rely upon. This challenges an underlying premise that in a world with limited resources we can enjoy unlimited economic growth. If we ask ecosystems, as […]
JANUARY 24, 2025, JACKSONVILLE, OR — The Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO) announces its 2025 season, with three weeks of exciting outdoor programming in historic Jacksonville, Oregon, June 12 – 28, 2025. Under the leadership of four guest conductors, Damon Gupton (June 12-13); Chia-Hsuan Lin (June 15-18); Roberto Kalb (June 21-23); and Normal Huynh (June 26-28) […]
The Oregon Caves are probably well-known to most Southern Oregonians as a fun day trip to visit the forest and to explore the caves underfoot. The Chateau at the Oregon Caves National Monument, completed in 1934, may be less well-known. However, a designated National Historic Landmark. it is described as a national treasure akin to […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR — December 9, 2024 —Britt Music & Arts Festival is excited to announce four extraordinary guest conductors who will lead the Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO) during the 2025 classical season. Chia-Hsuan Lin, Roberto Kalb, and Norman Huynh will each conduct two performances during the festival’s renowned three-week classical series in June 2025. Damon Gupton […]
I HAVE COOL NEWS. There’s a new associate joining us at Jacksonville Chiropractic and Massage Clinic. His name is Justin Geyer. He graduated from North Medford High School, and he has deep family ties to Southern Oregon. He was a three-sport athlete and played college baseball prior to embarking on […]
WHEN MY HUSBAND AND I MOVED TO JACKSONVILLE six years ago, someone suggested that we get involved with the Jacksonville Boosters to meet people and get involved with the community. Our thoughts first went to the typical high school booster organizations we were familiar with from other communities. But wait, there […]
FOR THE FIRST CONCERT OF OUR SECOND SEASON, we are proud to present, on Sunday, January 26, 2025, the renowned Jasper String Quartet. This ensemble is celebrated as one of the preeminent American string quartets of the twenty-first century. The second concert of our three-concert series will feature pianist Thomas Pandolfi, who is known throughout […]
THERE ARE MANY WONDERFUL THINGS happening in Jacksonville these days, one of which is the return of the Bigham Knoll Campus and grounds as a cornerstone of activity and community pride. Mel and Brooke Ashland purchased the campus in 2008 at which time the School House and grounds were in […]
The firestorm that hit the Rogue Valley in 2020 upending so many lives is being emulated on a larger scale in Los Angeles. It should escape the attention of none of us that such events are exacerbated by the climate change that global warming is inducing. The trends are clear. The projections do not guarantee […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR—Experience a Victorian Christmas this holiday season at the historic Beekman House Museum, located at 470 E. California Street in Jacksonville, Oregon. This early 1870s residence, home to Jacksonville’s wealthiest pioneer family, is decorated for a 19th Century Christmas celebration, and you’re invited to visit. Between 12 noon and 3 p.m. on Saturday, November […]
IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR … to enjoy McKee Bridge decked out in greenery and aglow with thousands of twinkling lights. McKee Bridge Historical Society volunteers will decorate the bridge, the Depression-era community kitchen in the picnic grounds, and Star Ranger Station on November 30. The displays […]
JFOL will provide gift wrapping for holiday shoppers on Friday & Saturday, December 20 & 21. People who wish to have their gifts wrapped may bring them to the Naversen Community Room at the Jacksonville Library, 340 West C Street, from noon to 4pm, each day. The service is offered […]
JACKSONVILLE GARDEN CLUB’S HOLIDAY GREENS SALE is an excellent way to bring seasonal cheer to homes and businesses in our community. This year the Holiday Greens Sale will be held Friday, December 6, 10am-2pm, in the alcove near the Jacksonville Post Office.
Club members use their creativity and artistic skills to […]
THE JACKSONVILLE GARDEN CLUB is preparing for its annual holiday greens sale in December. This year the arrangements will feature handmade boxes in several sizes to showcase the creativity of Club members, who use their skills to make beautiful wreaths, arrangements and swags, featuring natural greens and cones, holly, bows, and […]
THIS WINTER, on January 26, the beautiful Assembly Room at Jacksonville City Hall will once again become a concert hall when Jasper String Quartet, a remarkably talented, internationally known string quartet takes the stage. A little less than a month later, on February 23, renown pianist, Thomas Pandolfi, will perform the […]
Medford, OR – October 25, 2024 The Builders Association of Southern Oregon (BASO) is excited to announce the appointment of Brad Hicks, former President and CEO of The Chamber of Medford and Jackson County, as Interim Executive Officer. Hicks brings nearly 30 years of experience in association management and legislative relations, making him an ideal […]
Tuesday, September 3, 2024: Britt Music & Arts Festival is thrilled to announce the acquisition of the historic U.S. Hotel building, a landmark in downtown Jacksonville, Oregon. This significant purchase underscores Britt’s ongoing commitment to preserving local heritage while enhancing cultural and artistic experiences for the community.
The U.S. Hotel building, constructed in 1880, has been […]
THE FIRST THING you may notice when you meet Hamish Jackson is the lilt in his voice, nurtured in the English Midlands, where he grew up and learned to love clay. But it wasn’t easy, he says. At the beginning of his try-out in clay at the legendary Winchcombe Pottery, he […]
Herbert Dean Beavers was born on Christmas Day in 1935 and grew up in Indio, CA and Winfield, KS. He enlisted in the Marine Corps at 19 after graduating from Winfield High School in 1953. During his three-year service, he married Judy S. Rexroad and started a family. Herb […]