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06/19/24 JACKSONVILLE, OR—Apparently rumors are flying that the roof at Jacksonville’s historic 1870s Beekman House caved in recently. The roof is just fine! It did NOT cave in! We had some ceiling plaster fall in the maid’s room off the kitchen. The ceiling will be repaired later this summer before we open for fall tours. […]
Mother Goose, dragons, and more captivate at the 58th Children’s Festival.
KIDS CAN EXPERIENCE what it’s like to be inside a giant bubble, read a story with Mother Goose, and nail together their own wooden keepsakes among many more fun and interactive activities!
The event, themed “Read, Rejoice, Remember,” is dedicated this year […]
June 20, 2024
Dear Editor,
As the Postmaster of Jacksonville, Oregon I am writing to express the unwavering commitment of our postal staff to serving our wonderful community. With the 4th of July approaching, a time when we celebrate our nation’s independence and the freedoms we cherish, it is also a fitting moment to reflect on the […]
JACKSONVILLE RESIDENT and founder of Grandmas2Go, Linda Otto, was awarded the Family Nurturing Center’s Champion of Children award for her significant contribution in positioning FNC to improve the lives of children and their families in the Rogue Valley. Grandmas2Go was started by Linda in 2016 with the mission of training women […]
BUSINESS OWNERS, Pamela Rust and Shay Smith, have opened a new space that transcends the typical retail experience. Upon entering Honey Lily Boutique, visitors are immediately enveloped in an atmosphere brimming with positivity and aesthetic delight, a direct reflection of its owners’ commitment to fostering a space that resonates with joy […]
Join us for a delightful journey of flavors and discovery as the Rogue Valley Lions Club presents a unique wine-tasting event on Friday, May 31, 4-8pm. This combines the best of Rogue Valley’s wine scene with the charm of Central Point’s local businesses. The event starts at 300 E. Pine Street […]
SISKIYOU UPLAND TRAILS ASSOCIATION (SUTA) is planning a National Trails Day Event to officially open 5 miles of new trails constructed within the Sterling Mine Ditch Trail System (SMDT). We’re celebrating completion of a years-long process of planning and construction for these spectacular new trails with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, family-friendly activities, […]
UPDATE FROM CINDY RASMUSSEN ON 05/16/24: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Town Hall meeting of June 11, organized by the Citizens for a Safer Jacksonville, will be postponed until sometime in July. This meeting was to be held in the City Library Community Room. We apologize for this inconvenience and […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival has announced its full line up for the 2024 season, and all shows are now on sale to the general public. Shows newly added to this final general public on-sale include legendary hip-hop duo Atmosphere, folk artists Ray LaMontagne & Gregory Alan Isakov, and award winning soul […]
THE EXCITEMENT for the coming season at the Britt Festivals continues to grow. To add to the already extraordinary events, the festival has added “Art at the Britt.” During the Classical Season, eight Fine Artists will display their art in the lower Britt Garden area prior to the concerts and during […]
UPDATE – THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT!
LAST SUMMER, I joined some friends headed to a concert on the Oregon Coast. It was called IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild. I didn’t know much about it […]
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, Kubli Haus, Magnolia Hotel, McCully House Inn, Orth House Inn and TouVelle House Bed and Breakfast.
This event invites ticket holders to […]
THE CREATIVE TALENTS of Jacksonville Garden Club members are already at work to produce some new and charming craft offerings at the Club’s annual Spring Sale. The Sale will be held in downtown Jacksonville on Saturday, May 11, 10am-2pm, in the alcove next to the Post Office.
As always, club members will use fresh spring flowers […]
WILDFIRE COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS DAY is a national Firewise campaign to raise awareness and reduce risks from wildfires. Jacksonville is vulnerable to wildfires due to many homes being in close proximity to woodlands and forests. Because of drought and upcoming extremely hot weather, this summer and early fall promise to be a […]
JOIN US for an unforgettable afternoon of elegance, excitement, and community support at the Junior League’s 5th Annual Kentucky Derby Event on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Rogue Valley Country Club. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere as you witness the iconic race on large screens while enjoying the company […]
The Jacksonville Garden Club’s annual Spring Sale will be held in downtown Jacksonville on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 10am-2pm, in the alcove next to the Post Office. Enjoy beautiful arrangements made by Club members from fresh-cut spring flowers in a range of prices—for Mother’s Day or a nice gift to […]
The Soroptimist International of Medford is offering its 21st Annual “Gardens for Good” Tour on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 10 am to 4 pm. This garden tour is an opportunity to see four (4) unique gardens around the Valley, which are both beautiful in their own right but also either promote wildlife or use […]
The Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the Second Annual Parade of Inns on Sunday, May 19. This very unique event invites ticket holders to take a lovely stroll through our historic landmark town and visit charming properties along the way.
From 1-5pm on the Sunday after Mother’s Day, the inn keepers of a […]
Landscaping with Dwarf Conifers, Saturday, March 2, 11am—We have a beautiful new selection of regionally appropriate (heat-tolerant) dwarf and compact conifers and are excited to show you how to put them to work! They’re ideal for creating spotlights in small gardens, standing in for taller trees in rock gardens […]
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 and visitors with a delightful display of colorful local art, a wide range of tastefully-curated gifts and an absolutely lovely hidden […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR—Historic Jacksonville, Inc. is pleased to announce that Northwest Troubadour, David Gordon, will be back in Jacksonville after a four-year absence to perform two special concerts as benefits for the town’s new “Citywide Museum!”
On Sunday, April 14, David will be reprising the “Greatest Hits” from his sold out 36 concert “Pioneer History in Story […]
Monday, April 8, 2024, JACKSONVILLE, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival is excited to announce the next slate of 12 Britt Presents shows for the 2024 summer season. With more announcements to come, this group of shows features a wide array […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival is excited to announce the next slate of six Britt Presents shows for the 2024 summer season. While there are more announcements to come, this group of shows features a wide array of musical artists, including first-time-to-Britt country artists Chris Young and Randy Houser, Jamaican reggae […]
Jacksonville could easily celebrate Women’s History Month all year long and still need more days to honor all the inspiring and influential women in our community. The Review is shining a spotlight on some of these amazing women—the leaders in our government and non-profit organizations who are making history today.
In […]
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 California Street is so much more than the center of our historic landmark town. It is so much more than our visual […]
Besides serving as the state animal, and the OSU emblem, Beavers are incredibly valuable components of our natural and managed ecosystems. This is becoming especially evident as climate change compromises water supplies across the landscape. Unfortunately, beavers can also become a menace for some forest and agricultural operations. As a result, they have become the […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR — The Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO) announces its 2024 season, with three weeks of exciting outdoor programming in historic Jacksonville, Oregon, June 13 – 29, 2024. Under the leadership of Artistic Advisor Peter Bay and Guest Conductor Alexandra Arrieche, the Orchestra’s 62nd season highlights film music alongside beloved classical favorites. The season features […]
The topic of the hour this month has been the wild turkeys in Jacksonville. A number of residents have complained bitterly about the turkeys on social media; specifically, that Jacksonville has too many of them; residents feed the turkeys, and they are becoming nuisances and more aggressive. Of course, there are many people, like myself, […]
For more than 30 years, the High School Youth Group from Jacksonville Presbyterian Church has traveled to Mexico to build homes and provide safety, security, and hope for families. In June, a team of 65 high schoolers and adult volunteers will give up a week of their summers to travel down to Mexico to build […]
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 resource of exceptionally-talented musicians.
The charm of seeing these artists here in Jacksonville is the intimacy of the shows and the range […]
WINTER IS THE TIME TO ENJOY skiing on snow-covered mountains, ice fishing on frozen alpine lakes, fly fishing on rushing rivers, storm watching on the wild coastline or sipping wine by a warm fireplace. Southern Oregon provides winter activities for everyone and here are some of our favorites.
Skiing—With majestic views […]
Climate catastrophe is approaching faster than many realize; across the planet 2024 must be the year for meaningful climate action.
Join us to find out what’s happening in Oregon’s Legislature. In 2024, the Oregon legislative session lasts just five weeks so the timeline for engagement is short and intense. However, by the end of February it […]
ONE EXPERIENCE THAT CAN INSPIRE HOPE FOR HUMANITY is hearing truly fine classical chamber music played, without amplification, by some of the world’s best musicians, in a beautiful venue with excellent acoustics. The presenters of the new winter concert series at Jacksonville City Hall endeavor to provide just that experience.
Jacksonville OR […]
UPDATED WITH SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 02/15/24—please see link below.
THE SOUTHERN OREGON CHINESE CULTURAL ASSOCIATION (SOCCA), with openhanded support from sponsors, is once again blowing a refreshing breath of early spring our way. The Chinese New Year celebration in February has been conspicuously absent for the past few years. Now, the event […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR—Explore the “Secrets & Mysteries of the Beekman Bank” on Saturday, February 10, and Saturday, March 9, when Historic Jacksonville, Inc. again opens the oldest financial institution in the Pacific Northwest […]
What’s going on? The data tell us that in 2023 we exceeded the recommended limit! For the first time since records began, the global temperature exceeded the upper limit of safety for temperature established by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. This was set at an increase of 1.5⁰C above preindustrial annual temperatures. We are […]
MEDFORD, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival announces that its 2024 Britt Festival Orchestra season will be led by a pair of guest conductors: Peter Bay and Alexandra Arrieche.
Following the departure of Teddy Abrams, and prior to launching its search for the Britt Festival Orchestra’s next conductor, the Britt Festival Orchestra will […]
Biologist and policy expert Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson has developed a valuable visual tool for helping us each figure out how we can individually contribute to addressing the daunting climate crisis. During SOCAN’s January meeting, we will discuss a short TED talk by Dr. Johnson during which she presents her vision. Rather than asking folks […]
Classical music lovers are looking forward with excitement to when the Assembly Room at Jacksonville City Hall will become a concert hall on Sunday, January 14, at 3pm. At that time Quartet ES, an internationally known string quartet, takes the stage. (See ad next page.) The concert will launch a […]
Elevated. Exceptional. Breathtaking. Delicious . . . These are just a few of the many adjectives that defined the zeitgeist of Parkhurst Wine Cellars’ opening week last month.
Residents and visitors delighted as Jacksonville’s rich wine scene marked a new milestone—the opening of Parkhurst Wine Cellars’ tasting room at 845 East California Street. Prominently located as […]
When CrossFit became an aggravation for Jerry Greer, at age 83, he jumped back in the pool for his fitness routine. He’d been an active swimmer in high school and during his time in the Marine Corps. Today, he’s in the pool five days a week, and swims 1500 yards.
Around the pool deck at Superior […]
Chris Kranenburg, who pens our youth column, “Christopher’s Angle,” was recently honored for his soccer skills as the Oregon Special District Five Co-Player of the Year. As a member of the St. Mary’s Boys Varsity Soccer Team, Chris had a stellar high school career in the classroom and on the pitch. This year alone, he […]
As we enter the Holiday season, our committee wants to share where our work has led us this year.
As many of you know, we formed our Committee in February 2023 to address the serious speeding problem in our town. We began collecting petition signatures in the spring and quickly found over 350 residents who shared […]
In 2015, Jacksonville resident Linda Otto founded a nonprofit to support new mothers who had no extended family members living nearby. Since then, the Grandmas2Go Family Coaches program has served hundreds of families in Southern Oregon with loving care from a volunteer grandma! By connecting the generations, this program has […]
A lot has been happening in the past year in regard to hazardous fuels management in the Jacksonville Woodlands, Forest Park, and within and surrounding the City of Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Woodlands Association (JWA), the City of Jacksonville, Jacksonville Fire Department, Southern Oregon Land Conservancy, Rogue Forest Partners, Grayback Forestry, […]
The Jacksonville Friends of the Library will provide gift wrapping for local holiday shoppers on Friday & Saturday, December 22 & 23, noon to 4pm, in the Naversen Community Room, at the library located at 340 West C Street in Jacksonville. The service is free but all donations will gladly be accepted. Refreshments will be […]
The Southern Oregon Historical Society is celebrating the holidays in style at SOHS Hanley Farm, and you’re invited to join us.
Walking in a Winter Wonderland, December 14-16, 5-9pm—The farm, located just two miles north of Jacksonville at 1053 Hanley Road, becomes a magical place for three nights on December 14, 15, and 16 when over […]
Did you know that the Christmas celebration we know today was “reinvented” during the Victorian Era?
In England, under Oliver Cromwell, the Puritans had rejected all “frippery,” and during the early stages of the Industrial Revolution, workers were allowed little time for celebrations of any kind. December 25th had become just another workday.
Clement Moore’s poem, “Twas […]
It’s time to embrace the joy of the season and celebrate Christmas the old-fashioned way as only historic Jacksonville can—with Jacksonville’s Victorian Christmas Celebration!
This annual, highly-anticipated event is thanks to much hard work by dedicated individuals who make Victorian Christmas not only possible, but enjoyable for all! Volunteers and chamber members work like elves […]