Britt Announces Schedule for New Performance Garden
The 2014 schedule for Britt’s new performance garden includes a variety of musical events, including concerts...
American Idol Live! Tour comes to Britt August 20th
Britt is proud to announce the addition of the American Idol Live! Tour to the 2014 lineup on Wednesday August 20...
Historic Cemetery Memorial Day Meet & Greet May 25 & 26
On Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26, volunteers will be in the cemetery to greet families and friends to assist in locating,,,
Planning Department Public Forum
The public is invited to one of two public forums with members of the City of Jacksonville Planning Department...
May Movie Night a Double Feature!
Movie night at Old City Hall is a DOUBLE FEATURE presentation with two outstanding films representing the detective genre...
Artist Cheryl D. Garcia at Red Lily Vineyard for Uncorked Barrel Tour
During the May 18, 2014 Spring UnCorked barrel tour in the Applegate Valley...
Garden Club Spring Sale Mother’s Day Weekend!
This year, the Jacksonville Garden Club’s 29th-Annual Spring Sale is on Friday, May 9th and Saturday, May 10th...
Beekman House Opens Saturday, May 10
Historic Jacksonville, Inc. begins its 2014 season of events at Jacksonville’s 1873 Beekman House with Victorian themed...
Kid Day at Crater Rock Museum
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend on Saturday, May 10 and learn everything you ever wanted to know about emeralds...
Spring Dance Recital at Crater Renaissance Academy
On May 9th and 10th, Crater Renaissance Academy is proud to present the 6th Annual Spring Dance Recital...
Letter Carriers “Stamp out Hunger” Food Drive set for May 10th
Jackson County residents are asked to "fill a bag, feed families" during Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Food...
My Mother’s Singer – by Gates McKibbin
I grew up with my mother’s 1930s Singer sewing machine. It’s a classic—black with gold scrollwork, nestled in a solid walnut cabinet. I watched her pull out the arm hidden under the left side, flip the top open and secure it flat on the arm, then lift the machine out of its compartment. That’s all it took to get ready to sew.
City of Jacksonville Proposed Water Rate Increase
The City of Jacksonville recently had a new 20-year Water Master Plan written, addressing planning...
Planning Department – New Operating Hours Breakdown
In an effort to provide improved customer service, the Planning Department will be breaking down the hours that the office is open...
Blue Door Garden Store NOT Going Out of Business!
Business news can travel fast in a small town and at times can resemble a game of “telephone,” when at the end of the conversation the “news” is anything but the truth! Many of you have asked about Kay Faught’s business, Blue Door Garden Store, supposedly “going out of business.” The real story is that […]
Jacksonville Trolley Starts 2014 Schedule on May 5th
NEWS from the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce: The trolley will officially start it's 2014 schedule on Monday May, 5th.
Planning Department – New Operating Hours Breakdown
In an effort to provide improved customer service, the Planning Department will be breaking down the hours that the office is open...
Letter Carriers “Stamp out Hunger” Food Drive set for May 10th
Letter Carriers “Stamp out Hunger” Food Drive set for May 10th
JACKSON COUNTY – Jackson County residents are asked to “fill a bag, feed families” during the 22nd Annual National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 10, 2014 . Last year’s event collected 68,000 pounds of food to feed local […]
American Idol Live! Tour comes to Britt August 20th
Britt is proud to announce the addition of the American Idol Live! Tour to the 2014 lineup on Wednesday August 20...
Council Says “No” to Pot Dispensaries
At the April 15 meeting, after an hour of lively discussion on the topic of medical marijuana dispensaries, the City Council unanimously approved ...
Britt Announces 2014 Summer Season
The soul-inspired pop band Fitz and the Tantrums, folk legend Joan Baez, singer-songwriter Tori Amos, classic rocker Peter Frampton...
Historic Jacksonville, Inc. Bringing Historic Buildings to Life
Historic Jacksonville, Inc., a newly formed non-profit, is making plans for educational programs...
April’s Film Fare at Old City Hall
April’s film will present the viewer with a very unusual opportunity to compare a film currently in theaters…
Belles & Beaus Easter Afternoon Sidewalk Promenade
On Easter Sunday afternoon, Jacksonville’s fashionable favorites be strolling the sidewalks...
New Art Exhibits at Pioneer Village
Pioneer Village and Art Presence Art Center, have joined together to provide art exhibits for Pioneer Village residents, families and friends. Exhibits will be held in the dining room and a reception will be provided to meet the presenting artist.
Volunteers Needed for Cemetery Marker Cleaning
Friends of Jacksonville's Historic Cemetery will resume their marker cleaning and workshops starting on Saturday April 19...
HARC Approves Improvements to Britt Parking Lot
Improvements to the Britt Music Festival's First Street parking lot can move ahead despite...
Jacksonville Woodlands Association 21st-Annual Hike-A-Thon!
“Family-Friendly Woodland Trails” is the theme of the Jacksonville Woodlands Association’s...
Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Society Annual Show
What do a grain of sand, a pebble in your driveway, or a giant boulder perched on a hillside have in common?
Video: Spring Pruning at DANCIN Vineyards
DANCIN Vineyards prepares the vines for “spring-shape” by completing the first phase of the double pruning process...
City Going to Court-house
In an unexpected move, the Jacksonville City Council voted 5-1 to move its city offices to the Historic Courthouse...
Stretching Their Pennies at Mustard Seed Cafe
Be sure and check-out the cool, new coin-covered floor just installed at Mustard Seed Cafe!
UPDATE: Missing Person Found
Jani Bennett has been located in Ashland, Oregon.
SOHS Revisits the 1960’s!
Mark your calendars! You won’t want to miss Southern Oregon Historical Society’s new exhibit...
New Managers at Ray’s Market
With more than 50 years of experience between them in the grocery business, Scott South and Darrell Guthrie...
Cure Infrared Sauna Studio Opens in Medford
Jacksonville residents Matt & Meagan Eykelbosch have recently opened Cure, the Rogue Valley’s premier infrared sauna studio...
ACCESS Senior Fair set for March 18th!
Open to everyone, the ACCESS Senior Fair on March 18 is a fun, one-stop resource with more than 80 helpful information booths...
Important Message on Britt Alcohol Policy
Over the last few years, Britt Festivals' board and staff have been carefully reviewing and adjusting our alcohol policy...
Spring Cemetery Cleanup Day is March 15th!
The first Community Cemetery Clean-up Day of the year will be held on Saturday, March 15th from 9:00am until 12noon...
March Movie Night at Old City Hall is March 14th!
THAT FUNNY FEELING starring Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee, with support from the inimitable Donald O’Connor, is the feature film...
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale March 8&9!
The FOJL book sale always has great books for all ages and book sale proceeds help keep our library open for Saturday hours!
Memorial for Lee Lewis on March 11
There will be a memorial for Lee Lewis at the First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville on Tuesday, March 11 at 1:00pm.
Team Jacksonville Firefighters Preparing for Stairclimb
On March 9, four members of the Jacksonville Fire Department will participate in the annual...
Herb Quady Retires From Troon Vineyard
After nearly ten years as the head winemaker at Troon Vineyard, Herb Quady announced today that...
ACCESS-Cover Oregon Team Adds Jacksonville Town Hall
Town Hall Meeting Scheduled for Jacksonville Library on March 15th!
“Best of Britt” Benefit Features Ukulele Master Jake Shimabukuro
The “Best of Britt” will be Thursday, June 26 on the Britt hill, and will feature...
Carefree Buffalo To Have New Home Soon
The Building at 150 W. California Street is going to be returned to its original glory by its owners ...
Lions Club Gives Back
Each year, the Lions Club donates dozens of stuffed animals to the fire and police department who use them to comfort children during difficult times...
Rising Stars Competition at South Stage Cellars!
The third Rising Stars competition returns to South Stage Cellars each Saturday in February...
Breaking News: Peter Britt Barn Discovered-See Video!
Peter Britt's barn unearthed at Britt Hill construction site...Chelsea Rose and her SOU archeology team unearth buried treasure!