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“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 […]

By |2014-10-06T13:29:44-07:00September 28th, 2014|Now|Comments Off on “Pink Local!” with the Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market

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 […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:39-07:00September 26th, 2014|City Hall Happenings|Comments Off on 2014 Jacksonville City Council Candidates Q & A – Question #5

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 […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:39-07:00September 26th, 2014|City Hall Happenings|Comments Off on 2014 Jacksonville City Council Candidates Q & A – Question #4

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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By |2020-09-30T14:18:39-07:00September 26th, 2014|City Hall Happenings|Comments Off on 2014 Jacksonville City Council Candidates Q & A – Question #3

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 […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:39-07:00September 26th, 2014|City Hall Happenings|Comments Off on 2014 Jacksonville City Council Candidates Q & A – Question #2

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?

By |2020-09-30T14:18:40-07:00September 26th, 2014|City Hall Happenings|Comments Off on 2014 Jacksonville City Council Candidates Q & A – Question #1

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!

 

By |2020-09-30T14:18:40-07:00September 25th, 2014|Video Posts|Comments Off on Oktoberfest at Bigham Knoll!

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 […]

By |2014-09-30T10:34:59-07:00September 23rd, 2014|Now|Comments Off on First Annual Jacksonville Health Fair is October 4th!

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 […]

By |2014-09-23T11:12:20-07:00September 23rd, 2014|Now|2 Comments

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: […]

By |2014-09-21T16:47:18-07:00September 21st, 2014|Event News, Now|Comments Off on Celebrate German Heritage Week & Oktoberfest!

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 […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:41-07:00September 20th, 2014|History News & Events, Now|Comments Off on 2014 Heritage Barn Workshop at Hanley Farm

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 […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:42-07:00September 18th, 2014|Now|Comments Off on ACCESS Opening Enrollment for Senior Food Box Program

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 […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:42-07:00September 17th, 2014|Event News, Now|Comments Off on Britt Adds Modern Folk Duo, The Quiet American

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 […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:42-07:00September 17th, 2014|Event News, Now|Comments Off on Fall Saturday Morning Classes at Shooting Star Nursery

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. […]

By |2014-09-15T07:52:14-07:00September 15th, 2014|History News & Events, Now|Comments Off on Last Living History Tour of the Season!

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 […]

By |2014-09-26T11:31:31-07:00September 12th, 2014|Event News, Now|Comments Off on Get Ready for the “Brewhaus Cross!”

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 […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:42-07:00September 8th, 2014|Event News, History News & Events, Now|Comments Off on Last Jacksonville History Saturday of the Season

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. […]

By |2014-09-08T14:07:55-07:00September 8th, 2014|Now|Comments Off on Jacksonville Police Department Welfare Check on Jani Bennett

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 […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:42-07:00September 4th, 2014|Event News, Now|Comments Off on September 2014 Movie Night at Old City Hall

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 […]

By |2014-09-04T13:49:56-07:00September 4th, 2014|Event News, Now|Comments Off on Rotary Salmon Bake at Hanley Farm

Focus on Hanley Farm, September 2014 – by Dr. Kerri Hecox

Farm dinners are one of the hottest dining experiences in Oregon this year, with Portland Monthly magazine devoting a full issue to them in April. Everything from dining in vineyards, to 30-mile bike rides ending at a long farm table, to river trips with farm-fresh meals served. Here in the Rogue Valley we are lucky […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:42-07:00September 4th, 2014|Focus on Hanley Farm|Comments Off on Focus on Hanley Farm, September 2014 – by Dr. Kerri Hecox

Jacksonville Fire Department Investment Pays Dividends

By Tony Boom for the Mail Tribune
Posted Sep. 3, 2014 @ 5:50 pm

JACKSONVILLE — A fire protection rating of 02 — one short of the best — moves the city into a small group of Oregon firefighting agencies and may lead to a decrease in homeowner’s insurance costs.

Fire Chief Devin Hull announced the new classification, […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:42-07:00September 4th, 2014|City Hall Happenings, News, News Flow|2 Comments

Travel in the Victorian Age on September 13

Via horseback, stagecoach, sailing ship, steamship, railway, and “horseless carriage,” Americans were on the move during the second half of the 19th Century! View antique cars and learn about the rapid changes in transportation during the late 1800s when the Rogue Valley A’s join Historic Jacksonville for “Travel in the Victorian Age” from 12 noon […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:42-07:00September 3rd, 2014|History News & Events, Now|Comments Off on Travel in the Victorian Age on September 13

2014 AAUW Fall Garden Tour is September 13th!

The American Association of University Women invites you to tour six beautiful country gardens in and around Medford on Saturday, September 13 from 10:00am-4:00pm. Attendees will enjoy refreshments and view raffle prizes at the hospitality garden at 4076 Dark Hollow Road, owned by master gardeners Michele and Richard Kaplowitz. There are three other gardens on […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:43-07:00August 27th, 2014|Event News, Now|Comments Off on 2014 AAUW Fall Garden Tour is September 13th!

Food & Friends Needs Volunteers!

Food & Friends, the local Meals on Wheels program, is looking for volunteers to help deliver meals to homebound seniors in Jacksonville. Home-delivery drivers usually work one day a week between the hours of 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. In addition to serving a hot, nutritious meal, Food & Friends volunteers provide vital social contact […]

By |2014-08-27T13:32:27-07:00August 27th, 2014|News Flow, Now|Comments Off on Food & Friends Needs Volunteers!

2014 World of Wine Medalists Announced

The 2014 Southern Oregon World of Wine Festival recently concluded its wine competition, which featured 207 wines from 49 wineries. A total of 11 gold medals were awarded this year, including 2 “double” gold medals, meaning that all three judges unanimously agreed on the award. A total of 40 silver medals were also awarded. Best […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:44-07:00August 26th, 2014|Now, The Wine Scene|Comments Off on 2014 World of Wine Medalists Announced

Local Student’s Art Celebrated at State Fair

SALEM, Ore., Aug. 25, 2014 – Student artist, Matson Fowler, a sixth-grader from Jacksonville Elementary School, was honored during a reception held at the State Fair in Salem on Sunday. Matson is one of 13 students to win the AITC Calendar Art Contest, sponsored annually by Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation (AITC).

This year 1,548 […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:44-07:00August 26th, 2014|Now|Comments Off on Local Student’s Art Celebrated at State Fair

FurnARTure Show Returns in September

In August, it may be hard to think about fall being around the corner. But you can look forward to it by marking your calendars now for Sunday, September 7th for the 5th-annual furnarture event!

Furnarture, a benefit auction that supports the Studio at Living Opportunities, is the signature event that has local and regional artists […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:44-07:00August 18th, 2014|Event News, Now|Comments Off on FurnARTure Show Returns in September

“BIKE THE ROGUE” Saturday, September 6 in Gold Beach!

The 5th Annual BIKE THE ROGUE bicycling event takes place Saturday, September 6th in Gold Beach, featuring three rides: 25 miles, 40 miles, and 100km/6.5 miles.  The ride includes generous goody bags, well-stocked rest stations, spectacular scenery, and a free ticket ($15 value) to the GOLD BEACH BREW FEST, taking place the same day as […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:44-07:00August 12th, 2014|Event News, Now|Comments Off on “BIKE THE ROGUE” Saturday, September 6 in Gold Beach!

Ready, Set, Go and “Go Kits”

With fire activity and evacuations in the news lately, we thought everyone should be prepared – start by reading this informative article about preparing your “Go-Bag!”

Jacksonville Review, September 2013 – During Jacksonville CERT’s recent activation at the Joint Information Center when area wildfires began, part of our job was talking to residents about being prepared […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:44-07:00August 11th, 2014|Now|Comments Off on Ready, Set, Go and “Go Kits”

It’s Time to Celebrate the Arts

Celebrate the Arts returns to Jacksonville over Labor Day weekend, Friday, August 29th-Sunday, August 31st from 10:00am-5:00pm daily on the grounds of the historic Courthouse, near the corner of California & 5th Streets. Art Presence Art Center, also located on the courthouse grounds, will be open, featuring an exhibit of several fine artists’ paintings, photography, […]

By |2014-08-11T10:50:34-07:00August 10th, 2014|Event News, Now|Comments Off on It’s Time to Celebrate the Arts

Southern Oregon World of Wine is August 19-23!

Benefiting Asante Foundation and Children’s Miracle Network

The Southern Oregon World of Wine festival, held each August, has a new twist thanks to the Asante Foundation. Considered the premier wine event for Southern Oregon, the event is now the premier fundraising event in support of local medical care at Asante.

Funds raised this year from the Southern […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:45-07:00August 10th, 2014|Event News, Now|Comments Off on Southern Oregon World of Wine is August 19-23!

Jacksonville Mayor Backs Business

The Review just received this note from Mayor Paul Becker to City Administrator Jeff Alvis regarding the ongoing issue of the use of sandwich board signs in the city limits, specifically the business core district. Earlier this summer, the mayor took unilateral action after complaints were filed alleging certain businesses were violating the city’s sign […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:45-07:00August 5th, 2014|City Hall Happenings, Now|Comments Off on Jacksonville Mayor Backs Business

Jacksonville Health Fair Coming Soon!

Pam Wright of Fresh Air Fitness and Jason & Jacque Williams of Jacksonville Chiropractic Clinic are co-sponsoring Jacksonville’s first-annual Health Fair, to be held on the Courthouse lawn, Saturday, October 4 from 10:00am-2:00pm.

“The goal is to raise awareness about preventative health and wellness, bring together and highlight the health and wellness resources available here in […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:45-07:00July 29th, 2014|Event News, Now|Comments Off on Jacksonville Health Fair Coming Soon!

Urban Renewal De-Mystified

Editor’s Note: In recent weeks, the Jacksonville City Council voted to borrow and utilize up to 1 million dollars from its Urban Renewal program to rehabilitate the historic Courthouse for city offices and for other approved uses. The following primer is excerpted from a staff report provided by Elaine Howard, the city’s Urban Renewal consultant.

What […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:45-07:00July 29th, 2014|City Hall Happenings|Comments Off on Urban Renewal De-Mystified

Our Opportunity to Build a Strong Tech Economy in Southern Oregon, Part II – by Mark VonHolle

Although those of us who call the Rogue Valley home realize we have a wonderful place to live, raise a family and do business, evidenced by the statistics previously shared, it is apparent that far too much of our culture of caring is borne of economic necessity.

By |2020-09-30T14:18:48-07:00July 28th, 2014|Featured Stories|Comments Off on Our Opportunity to Build a Strong Tech Economy in Southern Oregon, Part II – by Mark VonHolle

Our Opportunity to Build a Strong Tech Economy in Southern Oregon, Part I – by Mark VonHolle

In spite of the oft repeated news that the Great Recession ended in 2009, I am going to provide you with a number of very clear and disturbing statistics within this article that make it abundantly clear our community is still struggling to break free from its lingering grip.

By |2020-09-30T14:18:48-07:00July 28th, 2014|Featured Stories|Comments Off on Our Opportunity to Build a Strong Tech Economy in Southern Oregon, Part I – by Mark VonHolle

Beekman House Victorian Music Features Old Time Fiddlers

The Old Time Fiddlers join Historic Jacksonville, Inc. on Saturday, August 9th for an afternoon of Victorian Music and Literature at Jacksonville’s 1873 Beekman House. This popular Jacksonville attraction, located at 470 E. California Street, was home to Jacksonville’s most prominent pioneer family and remains completely furnished with family artifacts.

Victorian era “best sellers” included David […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:48-07:00July 26th, 2014|History News & Events, Now|Comments Off on Beekman House Victorian Music Features Old Time Fiddlers

“Pony” is for the Birds!

Visitors and residents in Jacksonville, Oregon encounter delightful and eye-catching architecture, design, and artistry at nearly every turn. In a town rich with historic appeal, there are also many modern artists who...

By |2020-09-30T14:18:49-07:00July 22nd, 2014|News Flow, Now|Comments Off on “Pony” is for the Birds!
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