Belita’s Space
THE GIFT OF COMMUNITY – by Belita Palu-ay
Belita's Space - Dec 2024/Jan 2025 I hear so many stories of the magical alignment of circumstance that brings people here and am grateful for the gift of my own instant soul recognition of Jacksonville [...]
VOLUNTEERS LIGHT THE WAY – by Belita Palu-ay
Belita's Space - October 2024 In this time filled with elections and the uncertainty that accompanies the season, I am deeply grateful for the stability of life in our historic landmark town. To feel gratitude [...]
JACKSONVILLE: OUR WHOLE HEART – by Belita Palu-ay
Belita's Space - September 2024 For a tiny town, Jacksonville’s access to a spectrum of wellness resources is extraordinary. This September issue is a testament to many wonderful factors, opportunities and insights that contribute to [...]
DOG GONE COMMUNITY – by Belita Palu-ay
Belita's Space - August 2024 When photographer Martina Patella suggested “the dog days of summer” as the theme for the August cover, the assignment inspired me to curate a celebration of the dogs of Jacksonville. [...]
CONSTELLATION OF CHANGE – by Belita Palu-ay
Belita's Space - July 2024 This winter, when the Board of Directors revised the Chamber of Commerce’s mission statement, “vibrant” was an elusive aspiration during particularly dismal days for many of our businesses. The 2024 [...]
A TALE OF TWO TROLLEYS – by Belita Palu-ay
Belita's Space - June 2024 This is the season when Jacksonville’s quaint authenticity is elevated to an even higher level of charm by the sights and sounds of two trolleys. The tried-and-true Narrated History Trolley [...]
HOSPITALITY AND HISTORY: JACKSONVILLE’S PARADE OF INNS IS MAY 19
Belita's Space - May 2024 The Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the second-annual Parade of Inns on Sunday, May 19, from 1:00-5:00pm. Six beautiful historic Jacksonville inns have graciously agreed to participate: Jacksonville Inn, [...]
Artfully Gardening Delight – by Belita Palu-ay
Belita's Space - April 2024 April welcomes back the much-anticipated arrival of spring and delivers vibrancy of color and possibility. Artist and Gardener, on the corner of Main and 3rd Street similarly welcomes all seasons [...]
CELEBRATING HER STORY – by Belita Palu-ay
Belita's Space - March 2024 Jacksonville has so much to celebrate and so many wonderful individuals to honor during Women’s History Month. Historically, small towns are defined by the culture of their Main Street. Jacksonville’s [...]
THE WARMTH OF LIVE MUSIC – by Belita Palu-ay
Belita's Space - February 2024 One thing that does not change with the seasons in our historic landmark town is access to truly great live music. The Rogue Valley is blessed with an abundant natural [...]