Candy Shoppe Raised Funds for Faith & Ethan
Melanie Scofield offered free kids cones to raise money...
World of Wine – this week! August 24-27
Check out the Medal Winners here and details about this exciting event.
Focus on the Farm – by Pamela Sasseen
Hanley Farm Harvest Days are fantastic! Threshing has been tentatively rescheduled for August 20...
Special ART AMBLE Friday, August 26
New Venues and New Artists will be featured at this month's Art Amble...
Pioneer Village Chips in for Food Project!
Food donation is made EASY by the Food Project!
Family Concert at Britt – Saturday, August 20
Meet the instruments of the orchestra and be inspired by a gifted young artist, eleven year old trumpeter Natalie Dungey
Free Movie Night – by Paul Becker
"City for Conquest" is the Feature Film on August 19 at 7 PM at Old City Hall...
Annie Asks for Your Support
Join me in supporting the Southern Oregon Humane Society...
Fun Events this Saturday!
All-local Barbecue at the Farmer's Market, Saturday Artists, Cemetery History, Live Music...
Create a Scarecrow for the Town!
Businesses, service clubs and residents can join the fun and create a scarecrow that reflects you or your business...
Mayor Becker Calls for Restoration
Mayor Paul Becker has called for the creation of a program to save Jacksonville’s historic core buildings...
Happy Days Musical Preview at the Library!
Sunday, August 14th at 3p.m. the Southern Oregon Conservancy performs excerpts...
History Saturday in the Cemetery
Visit the Jewish Section for this month's History Saturday, August 13 at 10am...
6-Year Old Entrepreneur, Ellie Mae Scurlock
On Fridays, enjoy a lemonade at Cycle Analysis and get Ellie to Paris!
Jeff Alvis New City Administrator
On August 2, Jeff’s contract was unanimously approved without discussion...
Smackdown of SuperStar Chefs – by Janet Eastman
Organizers of the World of Wine Festival in Jacksonville are turning up the heat on culinary fun...
Local Travel Expert, Anne McAlpin, Featured in Family Circle Magazine!
Anne shares her great tips for packing the perfect carry-on bag in the September issue....
HELP is NEEDED…Crisis at Humane Society
Immediate infusion of donations is needed to continue providing care for the animals at SOHS...
2012 is Peter Bay’s Last Season with Britt Festivals
Maestro Peter Bay will celebrate his 20th year (and his last) with Britt Festivals next year...
The Importance of CERT – by Fire Chief Devin Hull
Following a major disaster, first responders who provide fire and medical services will not be able to meet the demand for these services...
Support Your Local Whatever – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
From shopping locally, enjoying Art Ambles, Farmer's Market and "Leverage" (the TV Show)...
My View, August 2011 – by Whitman Parker, Publisher
Wine has deep roots in Jacksonville, dating back to the early 1860’s when pioneer-photographer Peter Britt planted...
Seeing the Future from the Knoll – by Janet Eastman
This month, the Bigham Knoll site plays host to a new bonanza: wine. The 9th Annual Southern Oregon World of Wine Festival...
Focus on the Farm/Harvest Days – by Pamela Sasseen
Harvest Days at Hanley Farm - August 4, 5 and 6!
Robbie Collins’ Cannon Ball Explodes
The Southern Oregon Historical Society turned over the cannon ball to the Counter Terrorism Section of the Oregon Department of Police...
Rockin Out at Britt’s First Rock Camp!
Happening NOW at the Jacksonville Courthouse is the first Summer Rock Camp...
Merrill Cellars Opens New Tasting Room in Jacksonville
Tucked behind the Umpqua Tasting Room and next to the McCulley House, Merrill Cellars is a not-to-be missed stop...
Jacksonville Art Amble this Friday, July 22
Enjoy downtown Jacksonville while getting up close and personal with our fabulous, local artists at this Friday's ART AMBLE!
Record Number of Runners in Britt Firehouse Run
Saturday, July 16, 100 runners from across the state and western US took part in the 10th annual event - a record!
Wine, Food & Zydeco Band at Fiasco August 6th
Fiasco Winery in the Applegate Valley offers award-winning wines and fun events at their beautiful tasting room on the river.
State Treasurer, Ted Wheeler, Speaks at Bigham Knoll
Ashland Partners' Client Conference, held July 15, brought clients & staff from all over the world...
Eugene Bennett Estate Sale This Weekend
This weekend, July 15 - 17, Wall Auctioneers is holding Jacksonville's Artist, Eugene Bennett's Estate Sale. Auction Saturday, July 23
Get a Tom Cat Fixed for $10!
Less than 30 percent of cats fixed are males; yet they contribute to the cat overpopulation more than any female.
Wine, Cheese & Dirt at Hanley Farm
The latest archaeological research relating to pivotal moments in the Rogue Indian Wars. The event will be held on July 16, from 4-7pm
July’s Free Movie Night – by Paul Becker
Movie Night on Friday, July 15 offers up the 1936 classic, "COME AND GET IT"...
A Wider Scope for the World of Wine – by Janet Eastman
2011 World of Wine Event is moving to Jacksonville! August 24-27 at Bigham Knoll...
Hanley Horse Plow Action on July 9
See these great photos and VIDEO of the awesome Hanley Farm Horse Plow on July 9...
Hands-on Fire Extinguisher Training was a Hit
Great Service by the Jacksonville Fire Department on July 9...
Jacksonville’s Own Gypsy Soul Performing at Britt!
Such excitement that the duo will headline at Britt on Saturday, July 16...
City Council July 5 Meeting Summary
July 5th's City Council Meeting covered the appeal of developer Todd Zitner for a housing unit and an appeal by resident Marta Lyons on Frau Kemmling...
History Saturday this Weekend!
Learn about the Masonic Section of the Historic Jacksonville Cemetery this Saturday, June 9 from 10 - 11:30...
Boosters Club Works on Britt Gardens
Britt-loving members from the Boosters Club worked in the Lower Britt Gardens to clear out an overgrown section...
New Rock Camp for Teens!
Applications are now being accepted for Britt’s first annual Rock Camp July 18-22, 2011 for ages 13-17...
Jacksonville Planning Department Has New Phone & Hours
The Planning Department will be closed July 5-8, and has new hours as of July 11...
Quilts, Quilts & More Quilts! By Carolyn Kingsnorth
The 33rd Annual Quilt Show runs from 10am to 4pm, July 8 & 9; 10am to 3pm, July 10, at Jacksonville Elementary School...
Britt Season’s in Full Swing!
Britt Festivals, Jacksonville's fabulous outdoor venue offers a great summer schedule...
Good Bean Expanding to East Medford & Safeway Stores
Michael and Mary Kell of Jacksonville’s GoodBean Coffee Company are expanding the reach of their brand...
Live Music Options in Jville!
Check out all of these great venues for live music at our local tasting rooms, restaurants & bars!
Gold Dust Cafe Opens in Jacksonville
Gold Dust Café replaces Jaspers, and offers up hand-crafted burgers, a variety of gourmet sandwiches and wraps...
Jacksonville Particpates in SOPTV Membership Drive
Jacksonville merchants came together to offer a "Staycation Package" worth $1400 for the June SOPTV Membership Drive!