Current news from the Jacksonville Review
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...
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...
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...
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...
New RULES for City-wide Yard Sale
Important heads-up if you are planning on selling items at this year's Garage Sale on September 10 & 11...
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!
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.
Jacksonville’s Own Gypsy Soul Performing at Britt!
Such excitement that the duo will headline at Britt on Saturday, July 16...
Children’s Festival Happening NOW in Jacksonville!
Sponsored by the Storytelling Guild of Jackson County, the 45th annual Children's Festival 3 day event will take place July 10-12 at the Britt Festival Grounds
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...
Valley View Winery Wins HUGE Viognier Award!
Valley View's 2008 Viognier wins prestigious award at the San Francisco International Wine Festival...
History Saturday this Weekend!
Learn about the Masonic Section of the Historic Jacksonville Cemetery this Saturday, June 9 from 10 - 11:30...
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...
Tips for Houseguest Visits – by Linda DeWald
We live in a magical gem of a city. It’s a joy when friends and family visit from afar...
Fireworks – Rules & Safety – by Fire Chief, Devin Hull
Using fireworks is illegal within the Jacksonville city limits...
Live Metalworking Demonstration at South Stage Cellars
This Saturday, June 25, 2-6pm, metal artist, Cheryl Garcia will give a live demonstration at South Stage Cellars...
Can the Legislature kill Oregon’s wine industry?
Applegate vintner and Review columnist Duane Bowman penned a must-read op-ed in June 21 Mail Tribune...
Wine Taste at Valley View and Learn about Southern Oregon Land Conservancy
Southern Oregon Land Conservancy is holding an information gathering/wine tasting this Sunday, Jun 26 from 1-3pm at Valley View Winery...
Art Amble this Friday, June 24, 5-7pm!
33 stores, tasting rooms & restaurants will be open and/or featuring 26 artists for the Art Amble This Friday, 5-7, downtown Jacksonville
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...
Pioneer Summer Camps at Hanley Farm!
Hanley Farm's Pioneer Summer Camp - July 18-22 & July 25-29...
Jacksonville Particpates in SOPTV Membership Drive
Jacksonville merchants came together to offer a "Staycation Package" worth $1400 for the June SOPTV Membership Drive!
Britt Festivals Gets Off to a Jumpin’ Great Start!
Michael Franti on the exciting Britt Hill opened the 49th season...
A Fabulous Jacksonville Event Saturday, June 11th
"Taste of Summer" event in Jacksonville was outstanding!! Hundreds of residents and visitors from all over the country came to enjoy the festivities! Photo Gallery here...
Enjoy Hanley’s Self-Guided Tours
Hanley Farm is open Fridays (4-7pm), Saturdays & Sundays (11am-3pm), June 3-August 28, for self-guided tours...
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – by Paul Becker
ON CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Last month I wrote of the many citizen volunteers who devote their time, their resources, and their energy, to our city. Naturally, not every one has the time to devote to commissions or committees, or for that matter […]
Medford Food Project – Another Successful Day!
Today (April 9) was another great day for the Medford Food Project - 1,100 bags delivered!
Support Britt – Here’s Why!
Britt Needs You! Learn Some Important Facts from a candid conversation with Executive Director, Jim Fredericks at a recent Britt Open House.
Director of Development for Britt Festivals Receives Citizen Diplomat Pillar Award in Washington
Donna Briggs, Director of Development for Britt Festivals, received the National Council for International Visitors (NCIV) Citizen Diplomat Pillar Award at a special event in Washington
“Dinner for a Cure” at Frau Kemmling Schoolhaus Brewhaus
Join a GREAT Cause! Attend the Relay For Life Dinner for a Cure Thursday, April 14th at Frau Kemmling Schoolhaus Brewhaus.
Inside Snap Scoop!
Publishers take tour of the New Snap Fitness facility!
Letter read to City Council on January 4 by Whitman Parker
January 4, 2011
To: The Jacksonville City Council
Paul Becker, Christina Duanne, Paul Hayes, Jim Lewis
Donna Schatz, Dan Winterburn
CC: City Administrator Paul Wyntergreen, Jan Garcia, Fire Chief Arnold
From: Whitman Parker
In December, 2010, I was involved in an email discussion with Hubert Smith during which time I challenged him to provide the City Council with a list of […]
City Council Minutes for 12.16.2010
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