Celebrate a Victorian Christmas at Historic Beekman House
Experience a Victorian Christmas this holiday season at the historic Beekman House. This 1873 residence is decorated for a 19th Century Christmas celebration, and you’re invited to visit!
Jacksonville’s Victorian Christmas Celebration Schedule
- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29
5:00-7:00pm: Merchant Open House 5:30pm: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony with music, caroling and special visit from Father Christmas - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6
10:00am: Victorian Christmas Parade - WEEKENDS—DECEMBER 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 20 & 21
Visit Jacksonville during the three weekends before Christmas for fun and […]
Brodie Dental Sponsoring Angel Tree Gift Program
Last year, more than 40 businesses in Jackson County participated in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Toy Drive Program that brightened the lives of more than 800 families here in the Rogue Valley.
Thanks to your generousity, children in our commuintiy who might have gone without holiday gifts received them! This year, please join the Brodie […]
Going “Small” is BIG!
Join the Review is supporting our local, small businesses on November 29 (and every day) during Small Business Saturday – the movement is gaining traction, thanks to local customers who choose to support local businesses. By shopping “small,” you support your local community far more than when shopping “big box-type” stores and online retailers. Why? […]
ACCESS Senior Shoebox Project
The annual ACCESS Senior Shoebox Project has kicked off and will be accepting wrapped shoeboxes filled with a variety of fun and usable items until December 5, 2014. The purpose of this project is to bring some good cheer and extra special attention to Jackson County seniors, people with disabilities or shut-ins during the holiday […]
New Train Depot Envisioned for Engine #1
As reported in June, 2014, Engine #1, known as the “Tea Kettle,” was recently returned to Jacksonville after being purchased by the Jacksonville Heritage Society, Inc., a local 503 (c) 3. Funding was made possible by Mel and Brooke Ashland, owners of the historic Bigham Knoll Campus. The Ashlands had been negotiating for over six […]
Victorian Christmas Volunteers Wanted
JACKSONVILLE, OR—Historic Jacksonville, Inc. is seeking volunteers to serve as docents at the 1873 Cornelius C. Beekman House on December weekends during Jacksonville’s Victorian Christmas celebration. Docents will share with visitors the elements of a Victorian Christmas including the introduction of Christmas trees, the evolution of Santa Claus, the source of many of our holiday […]
One Giant Step for Courthouse
See plans for Phase 1 of the General Construction Plan for seismic upgrades and more of the $1.1 million Jacksonville Courthouse project to convert the historic building into city offices.
Pre-Order Holiday Greens Now for Best Selection!
Thanks to the Jacksonville Garden Club, you can pre-order a variety of holiday table arrangements and baskets from November 1–November 26 by contacting club member Peggy Peffley at 541-899-5708.
Ordering early enables the Club artists to create their best work and ensures that you’ll have decorations for the whole holiday season. And, complimentary home delivery of […]
Jeff Kloetzel Releases New CD “Long Time Coming”
The incredibly popular singer-songwriter Jeff Kloetzel has just released his latest CD, “Long Time Coming!” Fans will remember that Jeff won the first-ever Southern Oregon “Rising Stars” music competition in 2012. He used the prize of recording time to record this new CD. He’s also been named in the Sneak Preview 2014 Reader Poll as […]
Dan Marca: Jacksonville’s Modern-Day Pinot Pioneer
Less than two miles from where Peter Britt likely first planted, crushed and bottled Oregon’s first Pinot Noir, (named Franc Pinot in the mid-1850’s) it’s back to the future for Jacksonville’s wine industry. Today, on a gently-sloped mostly north-to-northeast facing parcel off South Stage Road, Dan and Cindy Marca of DANCIN Vineyards, are preparing to […]
Panel Discussion on the Future of Food and Farming in the Rogue Valley
A Free Panel Discussion, Wednesday, November 19th, 7-8:30pm.
Food and farming do have a future in our Rogue Valley! The Rogue Valley Food System Network and its partner organizations are working hard to keep that future bright. The Network is inviting community members to attend an evening panel discussion to learn what a “food system” […]
Seminar on Expanding Jacksonville’s “Firewise” Program
The Jacksonville Fire Department, Jacksonville CERT, and Oregon Department of Forestry are teaming-up to expand the number of Firewise Communities within Jacksonville. On November 13 at 6:00pm, a Town Hall Meeting will take place in the Naversen Room of the Jacksonville Library to explain how we can make the entire city of Jacksonville “Firewise.” Refreshments […]
“The Best Play I’ve Ever Seen” – by Lee Greene
On Friday, October 31, I had the privilege of attending the Robert Schenkkan play, The Great Society in the Bowmer Theater at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) in Ashland. The Great Society is the sequel to Schenkkan’s previous play, All the Way. Both plays are part of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s American Revolutions: The United […]
Holiday Open House to Benefit NMMC
Jacksonville Barn Co. and Sterling Creek Antiques, located in the historic Orth Building on South Oregon Street, are throwing a Holiday Open House on Thursday, November 13 from 5:00-7:00pm. The event is being held in-part to celebrate The Barn Company’s 5th-anniversary and Sterling Creek Antique’s 2nd-anniversary.
The open house is also a fundraiser for the Northcoast […]
Crater Drama presents: “The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail”
Crater Drama presents a poignant drama, “The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail” by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee
“‘If the law is of such a nature that it requires you to be an agent of injustice to another, then, I say, break the law.’ So wrote the young Henry David Thoreau in 1849. Three years […]
2nd-Annual Veterans Day Service
Jacksonville’s Tom Piete and Jack Berger, both of whom are military veterans, are once again sponsoring a special Veterans Day service on Tuesday, November 11 at 1:00pm sharp on the steps of the Historic Courthouse, near the corner of California and 5th Streets.
The event will last approximately one hour and plenty of chairs will be […]
Jacksonville OKs plans for 1883 Courthouse Remodel
From Mail Tribune by Tony Boom
JACKSONVILLE — The City Council unanimously approved plans Tuesday for the first phase of restoration of the 1883 courthouse building for use as City Hall. But approval from agencies must be obtained before any of an estimated $440,000 is spent for construction plans and work.
A go-ahead vote followed presentation of […]
New Haunted Trolley Tours!
A NEW Haunted Trolley Tour will be running October 30, 31 & November 1. The tours will provide a different approach to our local history—sharing stories of Jacksonville residents who haven’t quite been able to say “goodbye!” This is all in good fun, so we hope you will join us. The tours will be 45 […]
Town Hall Meeting on Earthquake & Disaster Preparedness on November 2nd
Platon Mantheakis of the Jacksonville Inn and members of his Jacksonville/Applegate Rotary Club are sponsoring a seminar in response to the August earthquake that rocked parts of Napa and Sonoma Counties. “When I heard about the quake and saw the devastation, my first thought was about my daughter, Anna, who works at Opus One, a […]
Earthquake Presentation at Applegate Grange on November 1
Earthquake & the Applegate: What to Expect When the Great Oregon Quake Occurs
An earthquake of magnitude 8 to 9 is projected for the Cascade Subduction Zone and it will affect the entire state, including our area. There will be damage to infrastructure—electricity, roads, bridges—that will take weeks or months to repair.
Be informed! This event will […]
A Haunting Adventure Under the Moonlight at Hanley Farm
This year, Hanley Farm is very excited to announce a partnership with Crater Renaissance Academy Drama to present “Max and the Monster”—a haunting adventure under the moonlight! Join us for a dark walk guided by lantern through the fields of Hanley to experience the story of little Max and the beast that lives there. Hold […]
October Movies at Old City Hall
Move over Bill Murray… long before you did THE GHOST BUSTERS, that stellar hero, Bob Hope, did THE GHOST BREAKERS. Not only that, but he threw in the vivacious Paulette Goddard whose very presence guarantees viewer interest. Although Bob Hope worked with a lot of beautiful co-stars in his long career,Goddard tops the list.
The plot […]
Classical Pianists to Perform
Duo-pianists Michele Alspach and Joyce Stevens will present a classical piano concert featuring music from Bach, Bizet, Debussy, and Mozart on Sunday, October 19, from 3 – 4 p.m., in the Naversen Room of the Jacksonville Branch Library, 340 West “C” Street. Please use California Street entrance.
“Freud’s Last Session” at US Hotel October 18 & 19!
Ashland Contemporary Theatre’s production of the Off-Broadway play, “Freud’s Last Session” has been a stupendous success! And now we are bringing it to Jacksonville.
Performances will be at the U.S. Hotel Ballroom on the second floor (there is a U.S. Bank branch on the ground floor). Saturday, Oct. 18th at 8pm, and Sunday, Oct. 19th at […]
Stephen Hall Takes Over as Winemaker at Troon
Troon Vineyard in the Applegate Valley recently welcomed Stephen Hall as head winemaker in charge of all production. Hall, who previously worked in Napa, has an impressive resume that includes some of Napa’s most prestigious brands: Clos du Val, Chateau Potelle, Robert Biali Vineyards and Stag’s Leap.
Larry Martin, owner of Troon commented, “We are excited […]
Meet the Pioneers Returns to the “Silent City on the Hill”
Mark your calendars for the return of this very popular and crowd-pleasing Jacksonville event, Meet the Pioneers on October 10 & 11, 4:00-7:30pm. This will be our 9th-annual presentation which has played to sell-out crowds over the years. Take one of these special guided Living History walking tours through the torch-lit cemetery grounds where Spirits […]
In Memory of Linda M. Brodie
We lost our loving and dedicated wife, mother, sister, and daughter, Linda Mae Brodie September 28, 2014. She passed into heaven peacefully at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center with her loving husband, daughter, and son at her side.
She is survived by her husband, William (Bill) Brodie; her daughter, Michele Brodie; and her son, Scott Brodie […]
Controlling the Dam Costs! – by Tony Hess
If the city has not already submitted the application for the Joint Fill and Removal Permit, it will be submitted soon using the engineer’s 30% design. When the city received the engineers’ 30% design and a cost estimate of $767,100 plus a $191,778 contingency, it immediately spurred a series of discussions between city staff, RVCOG, […]
“Pink Local!” with the Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market
The Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market (#RVGCM) invites YOU to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month with us in the best way we know how: coming together as a community of citizens, growers, and crafters to raise awareness about a disease impacting nearly 300,000 women today[1].
“Pink Local!” with us at any one of our four […]
2014 Jacksonville City Council Candidates Q & A – Question #5
5. POPULATION GROWTH: Jacksonville must plan for population growth based on allocation numbers determined by Jackson County. Based on current estimates, the City’s population could reach 3397 people by 2026. This 550 person increase over today’s 2840 residents (Portland State University 2013 estimate) would require the City to provide land capacity to accommodate approximately 250-300 […]
2014 Jacksonville City Council Candidates Q & A – Question #4
4. COURTHOUSE COMPLEX: In July, 2014, the City Council voted to utilize up to $1,000,000 in funds from its Urban Renewal program to rehabilitate the city-owned historic courthouse complex. Preliminary plans call for turning a portion of the first floor into city offices. Do you feel this is the highest and best use of this […]
2014 Jacksonville City Council Candidates Q & A – Question #3
3. ECONOMIC VITALITY: Recent reports suggest that economic growth in Southern Oregon is lagging behind other parts of the state and much of the nation. As a City Councilor, what are you willing to advocate for that will help local business owners prosper, specifically in Jacksonville’s business district?
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2014 Jacksonville City Council Candidates Q & A – Question #2
2. AREAS OF INTEREST: City Council standing committees include the Historic Architectural Review Commission (HARC), Planning Commission, Parks, Recreation and Visitor Services Committee, Parking Commission, Transient Lodging Tax Committee, Public Safety Committee, and the Historic Jacksonville Cemetery Commission. Which standing commission/committee are you most-interested in serving-on as a member and as the City Council liaison […]
2014 Jacksonville City Council Candidates Q & A – Question #1
1. BACKGROUND: Tell us about yourself! Age? Occupation? Why are you running for City Council and what do you hope to accomplish, if elected? Is there one (or more) compelling issue you feel needs to be a City Council priority? What life and/or work experience has prepared you for this office?
Oktoberfest at Bigham Knoll!
Oktoberfest 2014 begins this Friday, September 26 through Sunday, September 28 at Bigham Knoll in Jacksonville! If you have never been, watch this short clip as Joe Camarlinghi takes us into the sites and smells of last year’s festivities!
First Annual Jacksonville Health Fair is October 4th!
UPDATE 09/30/14: The Health Fair WELLNESS SYMPOSIUM will be in the 2nd floor conference room at Art Presence Art Center – NOT in the Historic Courthouse.
The first-annual Jacksonville Health Fair is happening Saturday, October 4th from 10:00am-3:00pm at the Jacksonville Courthouse on 5th Street—admission is FREE! Vendor booths offering healthy resources will be situated on […]
First Southern Oregon Smoked Salmon Fest to Benefit Maslow Project
If you love smoked salmon and supporting great non-profits, Jacksonville is THE place to be on October 4 for the first-ever Southern Oregon Smoked Salmon Fest. Founders Ted Trujillo and Frank Kukla of Jacksonville look forward to providing you and your family a top notch event and informing the public about the important work done […]
Celebrate German Heritage Week & Oktoberfest!
Celebrate German Heritage Week and Southern Oregon’s German History, September 22-28!
Presented by Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce and Jacksonville Heritage Society
Monday, September 22
6:00-8:00pm: Home Brewing demonstration—dust-off your chemistry books and come learn the art and science of creating your own-style brew. $20 includes dinner and tastings. Held at Bigham Knoll.
Tuesday, September 23
6:00-8:00pm: […]
2014 Heritage Barn Workshop at Hanley Farm
Restore Oregon’s September Heritage Barn Workshop will teach participants about barn styles and types, introduce basic concepts of barn documentation, and demonstrate the types of tools used to build (and restore) historic barns. The workshop will be held at Southern Oregon’s oldest agricultural building, the 1854 Hanley Farm Barn.
Whether you’re a barn owner, a preservation […]
Skundrick Jacksonville Town Hall Rescheduled for September 25th
Jackson County Commissioner Don Skundrick has rescheduled one of his last Town Hall meetings as his final year winds down. This Town Hall will be at the Jacksonville Library on Thursday, September 25th, at 6:30 p.m.
ACCESS Opening Enrollment for Senior Food Box Program
Jackson County, Oregon – Through the USDA’s Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), ACCESS provides supplemental food boxes once a month to seniors whose monthly income is at or below 130% of the poverty line. These boxes contain between 30 and 40 lbs of non-perishable foods such as canned fruits and vegetables, peanut butter and shelf stable […]
Britt Adds Modern Folk Duo, The Quiet American
Britt announces the addition of a second fall concert to the 2014 lineup, with folk duo The Quiet American appearing on Wednesday, October 15 at 8 p.m. The duo will appear in an intimate indoor concert on the Britt stage, with the audience seated on the stage and the stage doors closed.
The Quiet American is […]
Fall Saturday Morning Classes at Shooting Star Nursery
All classes begin at 10:00am at the nursery unless indicated otherwise. Space is limited so please be sure to register online at www.roguevalleynursery.com/class.
September 13—Fall is the best time to plant your drought-tolerant garden. Learn about plants that take the heat and need less water. Registration fee $10.
September 20—There’s a right and […]
Last Living History Tour of the Season!
Join Carrie Beekman at Jacksonville’s historic Beekman House on Saturday, September 20, for Historic Jacksonville’s last living history tour of 2014 before Carrie moves permanently to Portland where her brother Ben lives. The Beekman House is located at 470 E. California Street in Jacksonville, and the family will welcome callers at 1:30 and 3pm.
It’s 1932. […]
Get Ready for the “Brewhaus Cross!”
An exciting cycling event called “Brewhaus Cross” is a three race fundraising event held to benefit Josephine County Search and Rescue (JoCoSAR) in memory of Nicholas J. Jensen, late son of Jana Jensen of Jacksonville’s Cycle Analysis Bike Shop. Over the past twelve years, Cycle Analysis has donated over $200,000 in cash and equipment to […]
Last Jacksonville History Saturday of the Season
Join Historic Jacksonville, Inc. and the Friends of Jacksonville’s Historic Cemetery on Saturday, September 13, for the final Jacksonville History Saturday of the season!
This special day of history-oriented activities begins with a 10 a.m. tour of Jacksonville’s Pioneer Cemetery, located at the end of West E Street/Cemetery Road. This month’s topic is “Minorities of the […]
Jacksonville Police Department Welfare Check on Jani Bennett
UPDATE, SEPTEMBER 08, 2014: LOCATED!
On Friday September 5, 2014 at approximately 8:00 pm, Jacksonville Police responded to 500-Blk of Applegate Rd for a Welfare Check on Mrs. Jani Bennett. Bennett has recently experienced mental health issues. Her husband stated she left the residence on at approximately 3:00 pm driving a Bronze 2006 Lexus SUV OR/576EPJ. […]
September 2014 Movie Night at Old City Hall
On September 19th we will be commemorating the 75th anniversary of the beginning of World War II with a very special film starring Leslie Howard. The film is Pimpernel Smith (released in the United States as Mister V) and it is a fitting epitaph to his career—together with one more film before his death at […]
Rotary Salmon Bake at Hanley Farm
The Jacksonville Applegate Rotary Club will hold its 5th-Annual Salmon Bake at Hanley Farm on September 14. As in past years, this fundraiser supports Rotary’s clean water projects around the world. Our projects have dramatically improved public health and reduced infant mortality rates in impoverished areas of the world. This November, a team of volunteers […]