Master Food Preservers: 2017 Volunteer Training Series

We invite you to a ten-class learning adventure in food preservation arts. Students learn how to prepare garden produce for preserving, the ins and outs of food preservation equipment, and a host of other skills! Including, how to water-bath and pressure-can safely and efficiently; preparing fruits; vegetables, herbs, and snacks in a dehydrator; making delicious […]

By |2020-09-30T14:17:05-07:00January 2nd, 2017|Community, Garden, Now|Comments Off on Master Food Preservers: 2017 Volunteer Training Series

CASA Giving Tree Program in Jacksonville

Dee Evers, a Jacksonville resident, has taken on the mission of increasing CASA Giving Trees in Jacksonville and West Medford. “Children are the future of our nation, and are the heartbeat as well. What could be a better way to help in one’s community than with the innocent children who are victims of neglect and […]

By |2016-12-12T10:26:44-08:00November 18th, 2016|Community, Now|Comments Off on CASA Giving Tree Program in Jacksonville

Brodie Dental Sponsoring 2016 Angel Tree Gift Program

Every year, dozens of caring businesses in Jackson County participate in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Toy Drive program to brighten the lives of families here in the Rogue Valley. This year, more Rogue Valley businesses will participate in the program, collecting toys for 1600 Jackson County kids age 12 and under!

Thanks to your generosity, […]

By |2020-09-30T14:17:07-07:00October 27th, 2016|Community, Now|Comments Off on Brodie Dental Sponsoring 2016 Angel Tree Gift Program

Please Help Jacksonville Community Center Raise $40,000 for Challenge Grant by December 1st

A $40,000 challenge grant from the Collins Foundation was awarded to Jacksonville Community Center (JCC) on August 11th, 2016. Cynthia Addams, Collins Foundation CEO stated, “The Jacksonville community residents’ dreams of a new, expanded center… will help continue our tradition of improving the quality of life in Oregon communities.”

This grant now enables the community to […]

By |2020-09-30T14:17:08-07:00October 5th, 2016|Community, Now|Comments Off on Please Help Jacksonville Community Center Raise $40,000 for Challenge Grant by December 1st

Saige Bostwick Receives National Honor

On August 5, 2016, the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced that Saige Bostwick, a 17-year-old junior at Cascade Christian High School, was selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder […]

By |2020-09-30T14:17:09-07:00October 5th, 2016|Community, Now|Comments Off on Saige Bostwick Receives National Honor

3rd-Annual Scarves-for-Seniors Donation Event

Please join Travel Expert Anne McAlpin and Jo Parker of WillowCreek Gifts, in making a difference for seniors in the Rogue Valley. Two years ago, Anne suggested the idea for a “pay-it-forward” scarf donation program. The program turned-out to be a huge success with 130 new and gently-used scarves being donated to the Scarves-for-Seniors program. […]

By |2016-10-03T16:23:07-07:00October 3rd, 2016|Community, Now|Comments Off on 3rd-Annual Scarves-for-Seniors Donation Event

Eagle Scouts Accomplishing Great Things in Forest Park – by Tony Hess

The Forest Park and the City of Jacksonville have been the beneficiaries of two Eagle Scout projects this year. An Eagle Scout project is one of many requirements a scout must complete to achieve this highly-respected rank. As defined by the Boy Scouts of America, the project purpose is “To learn leadership skills, or to […]

By |2020-09-30T14:17:12-07:00October 1st, 2016|Community, Trail Talk|Comments Off on Eagle Scouts Accomplishing Great Things in Forest Park – by Tony Hess

Ray’s Joins Jacksonville Community Center to Help Build the Dream – by David Doi

Community Center Communiqué – September 2016

The Jacksonville Community Center train is leaving the station: The City Planning Commission and HARC have given their unanimous approval to the project; building permits are just a few weeks from being granted; visibility for the community center is increasing; and a major campaign to raise donations from individuals and […]

By |2016-09-22T09:26:09-07:00August 25th, 2016|Community, Now|Comments Off on Ray’s Joins Jacksonville Community Center to Help Build the Dream – by David Doi

Victorian Christmas Volunteers Needed

“Yes, we know it is about 100 degrees, but we are getting in the Christmas Spirit now,” says Sandra Flowers, who’s helping organize Jacksonville’s 2016 Victorian Christmas. “I’m just like Santa and keeping a list and taking names!” she adds.

To make the Victorian Christmas event a success, organizers, musicians, parade entrants and regular “busy bees” […]

By |2016-09-28T09:18:18-07:00August 25th, 2016|Community, Now|Comments Off on Victorian Christmas Volunteers Needed

Jacksonville Community Center: Help Build the Dream – by David Doi

For years, you’ve heard us talk about a Community Center for Jacksonville. You have seen the painting by Anne Brooke (above) depicting the 4th Street entrance of the new Community Center. The City Planning Commission and HARC (Historic Architecture Review Commission) have now given their unanimous approval to the project.

For any […]

By |2020-09-30T14:17:14-07:00July 28th, 2016|Community, Now|Comments Off on Jacksonville Community Center: Help Build the Dream – by David Doi

Jacksonville’s 2016 City-Wide Yard Sale is September 9-11

Set-Up: Thursday, September 8th, 6:00-10:00pm (No Sales Allowed)
Yard Sale Days: 7:00am-8:00pm

As the 2016 City-Wide Yard Sale weekend nears it is important to remember that this event is not sponsored by the City of Jacksonville and there are public safety issues associated with this event. When our town becomes full of bargain hunters and treasure seekers […]

By |2016-07-26T13:07:36-07:00July 26th, 2016|City Hall Happenings, Community|Comments Off on Jacksonville’s 2016 City-Wide Yard Sale is September 9-11

Bella Bucks Benefit Bridge

In early June 2016, Jacksonville Woodlands Association received a generous $1300 donation from Bella Union Restaurant. When Bella Union co-owner Christian Hamilton wrote the check, he said he was very proud to have done so! The Bella’s Jay Stumpff told the Review that the donation was a gift to help the JWA continue its excellent […]

By |2016-06-28T11:14:40-07:00June 28th, 2016|Community, Now, Trail Talk|Comments Off on Bella Bucks Benefit Bridge

Help Support the Applegater at Summer Soiree

The nonprofit Applegater newsmagazine will be holding its annual Summer Soiree fundraiser at Schmidt Family Vineyards on Saturday, June 25, from 6:00-9:00pm. The award-winning Evening Shades band will be performing.

There will be lots of great Silent Auction items to help fund the Applegater’s printing and mailing costs for the year. Tickets are $50 per person, […]

By |2020-09-30T14:17:22-07:00May 30th, 2016|Community, Event News, Now|Comments Off on Help Support the Applegater at Summer Soiree

The “Landon” has “Eagled”

On Saturday, May 7, Jacksonville’s Landon Moir received his Eagle Scout award at a formal ceremony held at Jacksonville Presbyterian Church. The well-attended ceremony marked the culmination of Landon’s 12 year scouting journey, a journey his older brother, Nathan, accomplished 2 years ago. Although thousands of young boys enter the Cub Scouts in elementary school, […]

By |2016-05-27T14:47:31-07:00May 27th, 2016|Community, Now|Comments Off on The “Landon” has “Eagled”

Local Windermere Offices Launch 2016 Food Drive,

Windermere Van Vleet and Associates is getting a head start on Windermere Real Estate’s annual Community Service Day, held on June 3. They are teaming up with ACCESS Food Bank to feed Jackson County’s hungry with the help of a food drive, running May 15-31 2016.

Helping is easy! Just pick-up an empty bag at one […]

By |2016-05-16T12:58:14-07:00May 16th, 2016|Community, Now|Comments Off on Local Windermere Offices Launch 2016 Food Drive,

New Playground Dedication at Cantrall Buckley Park

At long last our new playground at Cantrall Buckley Park is complete! Now the largest of Jackson County’s playgrounds, it was funded entirely through the contributions of local citizens, businesses, and private foundations. Jackson County Parks donated the labor to erect the new Playcraft structures, which were designed by local kids and their moms.

We will […]

By |2016-05-16T11:04:15-07:00May 10th, 2016|Community, Now|Comments Off on New Playground Dedication at Cantrall Buckley Park

Dogs for the Deaf’s 25th Anniversary Annual Dog Walk Fundraiser

Local radio stations, Q100.3 and The Valley 106.3, will be hosting Dogs for the Deaf’s 2016 installment of its largest annual fundraiser, Dog Walk. This year marks the 25th Annual Dog Walk and it will take place at Jacksonville Elementary School (655 Hueners Lane)  in Jacksonville, Oregon. This year’s theme is The Silver Screen.

The public […]

By |2020-09-30T14:17:24-07:00April 12th, 2016|Community, Event News, Now|Comments Off on Dogs for the Deaf’s 25th Anniversary Annual Dog Walk Fundraiser

Let’s Pull Together!

Let’s Pull Together is a community weed pull event, being held on Saturday, May 21, 2016, from 9 am – 1 pm at the Rogue Gold Sports Park & Ti’lomikh Falls, along the Rogue River near Gold Hill. This day of hands-on learning provides time to discover which weeds are really menacing and how we […]

By |2020-09-30T14:17:24-07:00April 6th, 2016|Community, Garden|Comments Off on Let’s Pull Together!

Wanted: Jackson County Master Recyclers

2016 Training Course Now Enrolling – Class Filling Quickly

Become a Master Recycler in 2016! Jackson County Recycling Partnership is now seeking residents of Jackson County to take part in the annual training course and volunteer service program. Participants gain a broad understanding of home waste prevention strategies, the local solid waste infrastructure, hazardous waste avoidance, […]

By |2016-03-12T18:59:32-08:00March 12th, 2016|Community, Event News, Garden|Comments Off on Wanted: Jackson County Master Recyclers

Jacksonville’s Firewise Program Expanding Like Wildfire!

Plans to increase the number of Jacksonville neighborhoods whose residents have chosen to work with each other to create safer environments for all, during fire season, by establishing defensible space around their homes are coming to fruition.

Recently, the neighborhoods of “Gold Terrace” and “Vineyard View” were recently recognized as nationally-certified Firewise communities. Chief Devin Hull […]

By |2020-09-30T14:17:27-07:00March 12th, 2016|City Hall Happenings, Community, Now|Comments Off on Jacksonville’s Firewise Program Expanding Like Wildfire!

“Lost at Sea” Survivor to Tell Story as Benefit for Needy Child – by Meri Haworth

“Meri, we’re in trouble. Please call the church and ask the congregation to pray for us.” That was the brief and distressing phone call that I received from my husband, Bob Haworth, via satellite phone last August 27th. Bob was calling from the 46-foot ketch-rigged sailboat, “Glory” which, at that moment, was floundering in the […]

By |2016-03-01T08:37:28-08:00February 29th, 2016|Community, Event News, Now|1 Comment

City of Jacksonville Town Hall on Livelihood of City Services

A town hall meeting will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 to discuss the livelihood of our Fire and Police Departments. This is the chance for the public to speak regarding their views and needs for City Services.

  • Date: Saturday, March 19
  • Time: 10:00am-noon
  • Location: Old City Hall,  205 W Main Street,  Jacksonville OR 97530

By |2020-09-30T14:17:30-07:00February 22nd, 2016|City Hall Happenings, Community, Event News, Now|Comments Off on City of Jacksonville Town Hall on Livelihood of City Services

Protect our Children Training Courses Offered

A local mother of two shows-up unexpectedly at her kids’ caregiver’s house one day. As she enters the house, her fears and suspicions are confirmed. The trusted caregiver has been sexually abusing her children.

Her discovery brings many emotions, but one thing she knows is that she was able to stop it early. She recognized the […]

By |2016-02-21T10:19:34-08:00January 28th, 2016|Community, Event News, Now|Comments Off on Protect our Children Training Courses Offered

Pillowcase Project: A Preparedness Education Program for Kids

Learn about personal and family preparedness, including hazards and how to stay safe during emergencies that occur in our region during the Pillowcase Project, for children ages 8-11, a preparedness education program put on by the American Red Cross. The Pillowcase Project has a limit of 25 children, so please call the library to register.

Saturday, […]

By |2020-09-30T14:17:34-07:00January 11th, 2016|Community, Now|Comments Off on Pillowcase Project: A Preparedness Education Program for Kids

2015 Friends of Jacksonville Library Christmas Book Sale

Jacksonville Friends of the Library will sponsor a Christmas Book Sale December 12-13, 2015 in the Naversen Room of the Library.  While you are enjoying Victorian Christmas activities, come and do some Christmas shopping.   Saturday hours will be 9-10am, members pre-sale, 10-4, open to the public.  Sunday hours will be from 12-4, with $5 for […]

By |2015-11-30T10:58:57-08:00November 30th, 2015|Community, Event News, Now|Comments Off on 2015 Friends of Jacksonville Library Christmas Book Sale

Landon Moir – Creating a Peaceful Path

Landon Moir of Jacksonville is a thoughtful young man who gives us reason to have faith in future generations. Following the family tradition, the 15-year-old freshman at Cascade Christian High School, is working on his Eagle Scout project—the creation of a community prayer and meditation pathway on the grounds of Jacksonville Presbyterian Church.

By |2020-09-30T14:17:36-07:00November 23rd, 2015|Community, Now|Comments Off on Landon Moir – Creating a Peaceful Path

Brodie Dental Sponsoring Angel Tree Gift Program

Every year, dozens of caring businesses in Jackson County participate in the Salvation Army’s 2015 Angel Tree Toy Drive program to brighten the lives of families here in the Rogue Valley. In 2014, more than 40 Rogue Valley businesses participated in the program, collecting toys for 1600 Jackson County kids age 12 and under!

Thanks to […]

By |2015-12-01T15:20:55-08:00November 23rd, 2015|Community, Now|Comments Off on Brodie Dental Sponsoring Angel Tree Gift Program

Eyes to Burma Benefit Art Show at Élan Gallery

Local fine artist Gabriel Mark Lipper is inspired by Eyes to Burma’s efforts and accomplishments within a community of about 100 Burmese families who live and work at a rubbish dump on the Thai/Burma border. Gabriel commends the organization’s founder, Fred Stockwell, on his commitment to roll up his sleeves and get to work on […]

By |2020-09-30T14:17:37-07:00November 23rd, 2015|Art News & Events, Community, Now|1 Comment

2015 Santa’s Mailbox – Send a Letter – Help a Kid!

Every day through Christmas 2015, kids of all ages are encouraged to mail a letter to Santa and help another kid in the process. Santa’s Mailbox will be on the front porch outside Eléglance Home Décor at 110 N. 5th Street during normal business hours.

Eléglance owner Carmen Whitlock will transport the letters to the Post […]

By |2015-11-23T12:05:45-08:00November 23rd, 2015|Community, Now|Comments Off on 2015 Santa’s Mailbox – Send a Letter – Help a Kid!

Jacksonville Garden Club Holiday Greens Sale Provides Scholarships for Local Students

2015 Holiday Greens Sale is December 4 & 5

At holiday times, the scent of fresh greens stimulates memories of holidays past and of tranquil moments in the woods. The Jacksonville Garden Club’s Holiday Greens Sale, with its beautiful arrangements, is a familiar event in downtown Jacksonville during Victorian Christmas. Less well known is the impact […]

By |2020-09-30T14:17:37-07:00November 23rd, 2015|Community, Garden, Now|Comments Off on Jacksonville Garden Club Holiday Greens Sale Provides Scholarships for Local Students

2015 Volunteers of the Year! – by Whitman Parker

For 2015, it’s my sincere privilege to name and honor Rob Buerk and Steve Casaleggio as the Review’s Volunteers of the Year! Rob and Steve are driving forces behind the continued success of the Jacksonville Boosters Club and formed the leadership team that oversaw the restoration of the Peter Britt Gardens. In addition to club […]

By |2020-09-30T14:17:37-07:00November 23rd, 2015|Community, Featured Stories|Comments Off on 2015 Volunteers of the Year! – by Whitman Parker

Public Opinion Converges on Scientific Opinion – by Alan Journet

It might be the Pope, it might be the drought, and it might be the regional wildfires. For whatever reason, a series of studies conducted this year reveal that the American public is becoming more concerned about global warming and its climate change consequences.

A Yale study1 reported in April, long before the Pope’s May encyclical […]

By |2020-09-30T14:17:37-07:00November 8th, 2015|Community|Comments Off on Public Opinion Converges on Scientific Opinion – by Alan Journet

Patricia Rennie Dahl

Jacksonville lost one of its most devoted citizens on October 25, 2015. Patricia “Pat” Dahl passed away peacefully at her home. Pat was a close friend to many and will be deeply missed. She gave such unselfish volunteer time with many community organizations, committees, and activities. She was dedicated to the preservation of Jacksonville’s history […]

By |2020-09-30T14:17:37-07:00November 4th, 2015|Community, Now, Obituaries|Comments Off on Patricia Rennie Dahl

Jacksonville’s 2015 Victorian Christmas Celebration!

2015 Calendar of Events

Jacksonville, Oregon celebrates the holidays and our past with Victorian Christmas.  The celebration begins with a Merchant Open House& Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, November 28 and continues weekends from December 5 through December 20.  Some activities continue the weekend after Christmas – December 27 & 28 to create wonderful memory making activities for when […]

By |2020-09-30T14:17:37-07:00November 3rd, 2015|Community, Event News, Now|Comments Off on Jacksonville’s 2015 Victorian Christmas Celebration!

CATSTRAVAGANZA: All Adult Cats Free at Local Shelters Nov 7-8, 2015

This coming weekend, November 7th and 8th, 2015 – adult cats at three local animal shelters will be free. All adoption fees will be waived at this Catstravaganza event for all adult cats one year or older. All adult cats will be fully vaccinated and spayed or neutered.  Many will be micro-chipped. Criteria for qualified adopters […]

By |2020-09-30T14:17:37-07:00November 2nd, 2015|Community, Now|Comments Off on CATSTRAVAGANZA: All Adult Cats Free at Local Shelters Nov 7-8, 2015

3rd-Annual Veterans Day Ceremony

Jacksonville’s Chamber of Commerce is once again sponsoring a special Veterans Day service on Wednesday, November 11 at 2:00pm, 2015 at the Historic Courthouse.

The event starts at 2:00pm sharp and will last approximately one hour on the Courthouse grounds near the corner of California and 5th Streets. Plenty of chairs will be provided for seating […]

By |2015-10-29T08:53:41-07:00October 29th, 2015|Community, Now|Comments Off on 3rd-Annual Veterans Day Ceremony

Celebrate 2015 Fire Prevention Week at Jacksonville Fire Open House on October 8

Grab the kids and head over to the Jacksonville Fire Department for an up-close look at some cool firefighting equipment and get to know your local public safety professionals, too! Firefighters from Jacksonville along with members of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) are holding a fun and informative public Open House on Thursday,October 8th, […]

By |2015-09-29T16:27:56-07:00September 29th, 2015|Community, Event News, Now|Comments Off on Celebrate 2015 Fire Prevention Week at Jacksonville Fire Open House on October 8

Children’s Festival Needs Home for Litter-Eating Dragons and Supplies

As Storytelling Guild members and volunteers prepare for the 50th anniversary of the Children’s Festival, our immediate need is for alternate storage. As of October 31st, our current storage arrangement will no longer be available to us. Rosabelle and Pebbles–our large litter-eating dragons– along with over 90 tables, 50 canopies, hand-painted banners, tubs of legos, […]

By |2020-09-30T14:17:42-07:00September 29th, 2015|Community|Comments Off on Children’s Festival Needs Home for Litter-Eating Dragons and Supplies

“Enchanted Turtle Habitat” playscape installed at Cantrall Buckley Park playground

Ribbon cutting on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 4 p.m.

APPLEGATE, OR – A creative new playscape is being added to the playground at Cantrall Buckley Park in the Applegate Valley. The new Enchanted Turtle Habitat playscape will be officially opened to the public at a ribbon-cutting ceremony this Saturday, September 19 at 4 p.m. in […]

By |2015-09-15T14:45:55-07:00September 15th, 2015|Community, Event News, Now|Comments Off on “Enchanted Turtle Habitat” playscape installed at Cantrall Buckley Park playground

Registration Reminder for Climate Summit

The public is encouraged to register now for the upcoming Rogue Basin Climate Summit Program scheduled for October 13 & 14 at the Inn at the Commons in downtown Medford. Interested attendees should contact Alan Journet, Co-Facilitator, Southern Oregon Climate Action Now at alanjournet@gmail.com or 541-301-4107.

The conference will explore climate trends, impacts, and solutions […]

By |2020-09-30T14:17:43-07:00September 2nd, 2015|Community|Comments Off on Registration Reminder for Climate Summit

Beware of Scams – by David P. Towe, Jacksonville Chief of Police

You may have heard a story on the news, received a phone call or email, or, worse, had a loved one fall victim to an online or telephone scam. Every day across the country, millions of people are targeted by scam artists trying to take their money.

The Jacksonville Police Department is well aware of these […]

By |2020-09-30T14:17:43-07:00September 1st, 2015|Community, Now|Comments Off on Beware of Scams – by David P. Towe, Jacksonville Chief of Police

HISTORIC CEMETERY: RESIDENTS OF JACKSONVILLE WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!

A person or persons have been trespassing and entering the cemetery grounds after closing and lighting candles and placing them on or around grave markers. The melted wax is running and defacing the monuments. This is a punishable crime under ORS 166.076 Abuse of a Memorial to the Dead. Considered a Class A misdemeanor it […]

By |2020-09-30T14:17:43-07:00August 28th, 2015|Community, Now|Comments Off on HISTORIC CEMETERY: RESIDENTS OF JACKSONVILLE WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!

Have a Smoking Good Time at the 2015 Southern Oregon Smoked Salmon Fest

In its second year, the Southern Oregon Smoked Salmon Festival fundraiser will take place at the Britt Festival grounds on Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00am to 5:00pm. SOSSF is THE event to determine who smokes the best salmon in Southern Oregon, while enjoying live music, beer, wine, food, children’s activities and smoked salmon samples from […]

By |2020-09-30T14:17:46-07:00August 27th, 2015|Community, Event News, Now|Comments Off on Have a Smoking Good Time at the 2015 Southern Oregon Smoked Salmon Fest

Volunteers Needed for Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels, which operates Food & Friends here in Jackson County, is looking for volunteers to help deliver meals locally to homebound seniors. Throughout the county, Food & Friends provides hot, nutritious meals and a friendly visit to hundreds of seniors on a daily basis. Meals are served Monday through Friday, between 10:00am and […]

By |2015-07-30T09:45:56-07:00July 30th, 2015|Community, Now|Comments Off on Volunteers Needed for Meals on Wheels

Dogs for the Deaf 2015 Dog Walk is May 30

Join Dogs for the Deaf in Jacksonville on May 30, for a fun-filled family event for two-and four-legged family members at the 24th Annual Dog Walk.

The Dog Walk is Saturday, May 30, 2015, from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Activities will take place at Jacksonville Elementary School (655 Hueners Lane) and include a dog trick contest, a […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:03-07:00May 10th, 2015|Community, Now|Comments Off on Dogs for the Deaf 2015 Dog Walk is May 30
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