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FREE Police Protection in Jacksonville?
Yes, that’s correct. How? Just don’t eat out.
Starting this week, a petition will be put before the residents of Jacksonville in support of an initiative to place a tax on restaurants to pay for the town’s police protection.
The residents who say they already do not, or will not if the tax […]
Jville Market owner Ken Snoke and manager Martha Hess welcome everyone to the 2018 season of the Jville Market, opening Sunday, May 27th at 9:00am.
Market days will run 9:00am to 1:30pm and feature live music from 11:30am to 1:00pm, with a wide variety of Rogue Valley talent sharing their tunes. You’ll enjoy 70 booths on […]
Dennis Ellingson has researched the area beneath Lost Creek Lake and will share his expertise on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at the Medford Library, 205 South Central Avenue, and Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at the Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, from 12 noon – 1:00 p.m. at both locations.
Not too long ago and not too […]
Britt Music & Arts Festival and the Rogue Gallery & Art Center present Britt Orchestra Music Director and Conductor Teddy Abrams in a free piano performance during the monthly Third Friday art walk in downtown Medford at 6:30 p.m. on May 18. Teddy will perform an hour-long recital of music from his repertoire. The general […]
Jacksonville Cemetery will be closed to vehicular traffic on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, to allow for the removal of the entrance gate and arch. The entire structure will be taken off site for restoration by Bryan Pancheau, Metal Sculpture & Design. It is expected that the project will take approximately four months to complete. A […]
On Sunday, June 3 at noon, the Jacksonville community is invited to attend a BBQ to celebrate the official dedication of a Meditation Path at Jacksonville Presbyterian Church. The church, located at 425 Middle Street, is the site of a recently-created pathway that was envisioned and built by local teen Landon Moir as his Eagle […]
MEDFORD, OR — Britt’s 2018 season goes on sale to the general public starting
10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 11. At this writing, tickets are still available for all concerts in the 2018 lineup, with reserved seating sold out for Chris Isaak and limited on several other shows. Reserved and lawn seating tickets will be available […]
MEDFORD, OR, May 8, 2018 — Britt Education & Engagement is expanding its outdoor summer schedule of free performances by local, regional, and national performing artists. Through our community partnerships with […]
At the 5/3/18 Budget Committee meeting, it was announced that a 5% meals/sales tax measure may appear on the November 2018 ballot. The sales tax is the brainchild of Doug Phillips, a current member of the Budget Committee who is joined by fellow Jacksonville residents Tom Gorman and Michael Sewitsky as the petitioners for the […]
The Jacksonville Garden Club will hold its annual Spring Sale on Saturday, May 12, from 9:00am-3:00pm in the alcove next to the Post Office on Oregon Street.
Get ready for Mother’s Day, or treat yourself, a family member, or a friend to a delightful surprise with beautiful arrangements created from fresh-cut, local flowers. Purchase some perennials […]
Isaac Nichelson, (47), who grew up in Jacksonville and attended Jacksonville Elementary School and McLoughlin Middle School, has made a big impact on the world. The self-described “college dropout turned entrepreneur,” is CEO of Circular Systems S.P.C. (Social Purpose Corporation). Isaac’s extremely proud parents, Candice Nichelson and Greg Billingsley, reside on South 3rd Street in […]
Explore new territory on the 2018 AAUW Garden Tour on June 9, 10:00am-4:00pm, with three gardens in Eagle Point, as well as a stop at the Resort at Eagle Point Golf Club and two additional gardens in Medford.
Of the three Eagle Point gardens, two are situated on the golf course. One is a woodland-themed garden […]
The Home Tour provides our community with a unique opportunity to visit a mixture of historic homes and buildings in Jacksonville. This year we have three historic homes, two gardens and one modern home. Also, but without docents, you can step back in history to tour three historic churches and a historic rectory which have […]
We want to ask our neighbors to take their yard trimmings and debris to the “D” Street parking lot adjacent to the Jacksonville Public Works yard, adjacent to the Library and accessed off of “C” Street.
This should be a great […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival has announced the remaining concert schedule for 2018, doubling the number of shows that have previously been announced while bringing big variety and big names. Britt is excited to announce concerts with 80’s sensation Boy George & Culture Club (Sept. 11), rising alt-pop stars Portugal. The Man, […]
How Gray is my Valley: Enlightened Observations About Being Old
For over a decade Rogue Valley (Southern Oregon) retiree Sharon Johnson has written a weekly column (now syndicated nation-wide) titled Healthy Aging in which she shares observations and insights, serious and humorous, about life through a 70+ year lens. How Gray is My Valley captures the […]
Robyn Randolph is an international author, certified nutrition educator, pure food chef and founder of The […]
Editor’s Note: the following article is for contextual information. On April 17, council voted 6-1 in favor, directing staff draft a new Police Surcharge Ordinance which will be voted upon at the May 1 council meeting. (Councilor Garcia cast the dissenting vote.) Please see the Review website at that time for an update on the […]
The Jacksonville Garden Club’s 2018 Spring Sale will be held in Jacksonville on Saturday, May 12th, 2018 from 9:00am to 3:00pm in the alcove next to the Post Office on Oregon Street. This annual event is a wonderful place to buy gifts for Mother’s Day or to simply celebrate springtime in Southern Oregon. The sale […]
At the March 20, 2018, City Council meeting, Jeanena Whitewilson was awarded the 2018 “Person of the Year” award by Mayor Paul Becker. In his remarks, the mayor noted that Jeanena is currently serving as the Vice-Chair of the Jacksonville Community Center, a group she’s been working […]
April is National Poetry Month and poetry will be wafting through the streets of Jacksonville in celebration.
Poets on the Loose, sponsored by Art Presence, will appear on April 28 as poets and poetry lovers cheerfully roam downtown reading poems to friends, shop owners and willing strangers.
The event, similar to previous enthusiastic Poets on the Loose […]
Britt Music & Arts Festival announces that “Symphony for Nature,” the documentary film that tells the story about the Britt Orchestra’s performance at Crater Lake in 2016, has been selected to be screened as part of the 2018 Ashland Independent Film Festival. This will be the film festival premiere of the film, which is being […]
The Annual Heritage Plant Sale at Hanley Farm will be April 28 and 29 from 10am to 3pm. All three generations of the Hanley family, across 125 years, contributed to building the lush and unique landscape that is Hanley Farm today. Volunteers at the Southern Oregon Historical Society propagate starts from as many as 50 […]
In 2013, singer/songwriter Christina Lynn Martin and Cowboy Poet and Balladeer Butch Martin co-produced “Romancing the West,” setting out to tell the human story of over 250 years of the people of the American west. This April, the time traveling documentary returns to the Jacksonville Inn on Sunday, April 8th at 6:00pm. The show is […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR — With its second season announcement for 2018, Britt Music & Arts Festival is adding a variety of popular music artists to the summer line-up. Britt fan favorite Michael Franti & Spearhead returns Saturday, June 16 for the 13th year in a row with both an afternoon family matinee as well as their […]
Lace up your boots and grab your hat!— it’s time to explore our public lands in Southern Oregon. Whether you are interested in learning about plants and animals, geology or cultural history, we’ve got a hike for you. “Explore More!” at the Table Rocks and discover something new.
Every weekend this spring, The Nature Conservancy and […]
On April 6 & 8, an international tour in song awaits audiences of Voices of the Applegate when they present their Spring Concerts. Guest will enjoy selections from Japan, Korea, Georgia, Estonia, South Africa, several whimsical pieces, a lovely Appalachian ballad, and an English Renaissance madrigal from the 16th century.
The chorus is enjoying the energy […]
Britt announces Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox will be the featured artist at the “Best of Britt”, an annual summer fundraising event benefiting Britt Education & Engagement, happening Thursday, June 21, 2018.
In its sixth year, the “Best of Britt” is a popular Britt extravaganza featuring a fun-filled evening of food, spirits and music on the Britt […]
On March 7, the Historical Architectural Review Commission voted 5-1 to deny a Certificate of Appropriateness for a 3-story townhome building located on a 17-foot-wide parcel abutting the Fire Department at 150 E. C Street. The applicant, Veritas Group, via their representatives, argued that the in-fill project complied with current Jacksonville building codes and that […]
Join more than 20 cheesemakers and 80 specialty food and beverage producers from Oregon and beyond at the Oregon Cheese Festival. This Oregon-inspired culinary event includes a farmer’s market-style artisan food, beer, cider and wine festival, and the Meet the Cheesemakers and Winemakers Dinner. Held under 2 large tents, 15,000 sq. ft. of space, at […]
You’ve likely noticed the newest speed-fighting sign that’s been posted in various high traffic areas. Police Chief David Towe obtained the sign and has been moving it to different locations to study the impact. In an online post showing-off the sign during the first week of February, Towe said, “By now I am sure you’ve […]
The Liège Waffle, Jacksonville’s newest food establishment, has opened at 150 S. Oregon Street. Located in the Orth Building, in the space recently held by The Cheesemonger’s Wife, The Liège Waffle offers tasty treats with a historic origin.
“This style of waffle originated in the city of Liège, Belgium in the late 18th century,” says co-owner […]
After 18 fun and successful years, Kelly Cason has sold the “farm” to new Owner, Patti Keck. Although Farmhouse Treasures was not on the market, Kelly says she had growing aspirations of a fun retirement, and look forward to spending more time doing other activities with family and friends.
For a while, you’ll still find Kelly […]
The Jacksonville Friends of the Library, (JFOL) a non-profit that has held used book sales for fifteen years, announced its decision to terminate the popular sales. In a written statement, JFOL’s Joan Avery said, “Jacksonville Friends of the Library will no longer be sponsoring Book Sales. This has been an important way to support our […]
Looking for a chance to tap your inner artist while sipping some great wine and spending time with friends? Paint and Sip art classes at EdenVale Winery will be held this spring on March 11, March 18, April 8 and April 15. Small group classes are led by Erin Griffin of Painted Expressions of Southern […]
Medford, Oregon (February 21, 2018) – Miriam Reed will perform “Susan B. Anthony Says a Word” at three Jackson County Library branches in March: Saturday, March 3 at 12 noon at the Rogue River Library, 412 East Main Street; Thursday, March 15 at 4:00 p.m. at the Eagle Point Library, 239 West Main Street; and […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival announces its first group of concerts in 2018 season lineup, coming to the outdoor amphitheater on the Britt hill in scenic Jacksonville, Oregon this summer. The first of three scheduled season announcements presents a wide variety of musical artists, including the funk-rock of Primus, a capella choruses […]
Tour will include the Historic Jacksonville Courthouse, where City Hall is currently located. Also on the tour will be three historic homes, two gardens and one modern home. Finish your day at Daisy […]
The Free Rein Summer Tour 2018, with California reggae band Rebelution, comes to the Britt stage August 16 along with Stephen Marley, Common Kings, Zion I, and DJ Mackle. This will be Rebelution’s fifth show at Britt. A dozen years into Rebelution’s stirring career, the release of the California reggae band’s fifth album Falling Into […]
We have every reason to be proud of Jacksonville’s police force. We can continue to support the men and women who serve us so well by carefully considering how we fund our police.
Historically, we have funded police services with our general fund, which, in turn comes mainly from property tax revenues. Today, those tax revenues […]
Have you ever envisioned yourself getting lost on a hike and wondering what you could eat? Are you curious about what kinds of local medicinal herbs are right under your nose? If so, join Lauren Kemple and Rhonda Brown for an exploration through Jacksonville and the surrounding Woodlands to learn about edible and medicinal plants […]
Bob Haworth returns to the Bella Union on Sunday, February 11th, 2018, from 5:00-7:00pm for the first in a new entertainment series called “Sunday at The Bella.” Bob will be joined by the multi-talented, John Hollis (of Callahan’s Lodge fame) for an early evening of vintage folk music, cowboy tunes, original songs, and more. And […]
The Britt Music & Arts Festival and Cantaloupe Music announce the digital release of Michael Gordon’s orchestral work “Natural History” for orchestra with 10 Klamath tribal drummers, a chorus, brass […]
MEDFORD, OR—The Jackson County Cultural Coalition has awarded $31,124 in grants to 18 local non-profit organizations for 2018 projects and activities that support and promote arts, heritage and humanities in Jackson County.
JCCC grant funding will underwrite programs that include arts education, reading programs for young children, heritage and history programs, and more. Many of these […]
MEDFORD, OR, Jan. 22, 2018 — Britt Music & Arts Festival’s Education & Engagement department has announced it is now accepting concert program submissions for its BrittKids Koncert series. Now in its 3rd year, this free family-friendly series has expanded to present additional […]
During the City Council meeting on 1/16, staff announced that former Mayor Clara Wendt passed away at home at the age of 90 on January 3, 2018.
In tribute to her years of service, City Administrator Jeff Alvis placed her mayoral photo in her regular seat in Old City Hall.
Mrs. Wendt served on numerous committees and […]
Britt Music & Arts Festival and Britt Orchestra Music Director Teddy Abrams announce the 2018 Britt Orchestra Season, which will run from July 25 through August 11, 2018. For the second year in a row, Britt has lowered ticket prices for the Orchestra, […]
An exhibit and documentary at the Jacksonville Public Library running January 9 – 31, 2018 attempts to answer those questions. In the display, more than 60 people, ranging in age from middle-schoolers to seniors voice their responses to our […]
The 2018 Windows in Time lecture series begins its 10th year of making local history come alive! During this time these popular monthly talks, co-sponsored by the Jackson County Library Services and Southern Oregon Historical Society, have provided a pathway into a world that otherwise might well have been forgotten. “There’s no better way to […]
