“When most people come in and start looking around they say, ‘“Oh, this reminds me of my grandmother’s house, or my mother used to have this,’” says Margaret Barnes, one of four partners of Pickety Place Antiques and Collectibles. I recently visited with her about this treasured Jacksonville fixture.
Pickety Place has been drawing treasure seekers […]
In January, Dustin Jernigan joined the community as the new lead pastor of Jacksonville Presbyterian Church. “We had never heard of Jacksonville, Oregon,” says Dustin when telling the story of how he and his wife, Caroline, found themselves visiting on a miraculously clear day this past September. The church’s search committee had prayed for the […]
Annette McGregor recently sold her beloved “Forty Five Coffee” shop which is now called “Cerberus Coffee.” New owners Cody Gordon and Kristina Marie bring their shared passion for good eats, good sips, and good company to new friends and neighbors. Kristina (who prefers to go by Tina) and Cody have lived in the Applegate Valley […]
Vote by Mail Ballots Delivered
Ballots for the May 21, 2019 Special Districts Election will be delivered to the USPS processing facility on May 03, 2019. Ballots will begin being delivered to mailing addresses starting the next day. If you do not receive a ballot by Friday, May 10, 2019, and you are […]
When you step through Ganjes’ old wooden front door, you may find yourself in an exotic marketplace full of colorful linens. Or back in time with an old-fashioned Misty Rivers soda and Reeds butterscotch hard candy. Or, you may just take home a Curious Little Fingers’ Freckles the […]
MEDFORD, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival has been notified that due to unforeseen circumstances the Alanis Morissette concert scheduled for Sunday, June 23, 2019 has been canceled.
Due to this change, Britt Members and Business Partners who have submitted ticket orders for this concert will be contacted to inform them of […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival has announced the remaining concert schedule for 2019 at its annual Music & Comedy Season Announcement Party on Thursday, April 11, unveiling 16 more concerts for the summer festival, with wide variety and big names. Highlights of the announcement include 90’s pop icon Alanis Morissette […]
Watch out Jacksonville for poems that will be drifting your way on Saturday, April 13 in downtown, starting at high noon. April is National Poetry Month and was created in 1996 to spotlight poetry. Since then, it has been celebrated nationwide in a variety of ways, including the illumination of the Empire State Building. In […]
A new tai chi class will begin in Jacksonville on Wednesday, April 3 from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the newly completed Jacksonville Community Center. Improve your muscle tone and reduce stress. Slow, fluid movements will focus on balance. Tai chi can increase your range of motion, improve digestion, breathing, balance and relaxation. The […]
The Family Nurturing Center’s Farm and Food Program and the Southern Oregon Historical Society will co-host Sundays in Spring 2019 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 7 and 14, and May 5 and 19 at historic Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point. Stroll the beautiful gardens, orchards, vineyards and producing fields at […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR — With its second season announcement for 2019, Britt Music & Arts Festival is adding a variety of popular music artists to the summer Music & Comedy line-up with several returning artists and a couple of new bands for the Britt audiences. The first concert from this set of concerts features Jim James, […]
Britt announces classic country star Kris Kristofferson & The Strangers will perform during “Best of Britt”, an annual summer fundraising event benefiting Britt Education & Engagement, happening Monday, July 1, 2019.
In its seventh year, the “Best of Britt” is a popular Britt extravaganza featuring a fun-filled evening of food, spirits and music on the Britt […]
Every year, the Land Steward Program at the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center holds a one-day conference offering up to 28 classes on subjects of interest to landowners. This year, the Living on Your Land conference partners with Tree School Rogue for a combined offering covering a wealth of timely topics.
The event is held […]
“Sometimes you just need different walls to look at,” Rosie Taylor reminded us. I had to agree. Rosie is the proud owner of The Miners’ Bazaar Project Café, Bar and Boutique in Jacksonville. I mean, a change of pace and scenery are why we take vacations, right? But what if you could indulge in a […]
Don and Lynn Reordan of Jacksonville Physical Therapy have helped people overcome a wide range of orthopedic issues in their office at 635 N. Fifth Street for over twenty years. Folks come to them suffering everything from headaches to back pain and leave feeling listened to, cared for and optimistic about their treatment options. I […]
The Ruch Country Store has been helping dreams come true for students at Ruch School for many years. Last fall, store owners, Craig and Amber Hamm, pitched-in once again with a community fundraiser that’s now generated enough cash to replace the school’s aging and unusable running track. Over a 4-month period, customers of the Ruch […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival announces its first installment of concerts for the 2019 season this summer. The first of three season announcements presents an extensive assortment of musical artists, including the brassy melodies of Chicago, classical-pop antics of the Piano Guys, 90’s reggae-rock of Sublime With Rome, and returning for another […]
I wear several hats. One as your Mayor which has priority over all others. Another hat is the “movie guy.” The third is Randall Theatre board member. That’s the hat I’m wearing as I write this.
Remember when the theater moved to Jacksonville in 2017? The only facility large enough for the Randall to operate was […]
We know about dwindling snowpack, polar ice caps, and increasing wildfire risk, but these aren’t the only climate change consequences we are experiencing. Among the creatures that are most seriously compromised by the climate trends we are witnessing and will suffer into the future are our insect friends. While many of us think of insects […]
MEDFORD, OREGON – The 2019 Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO) season begins on July 23 with the launch of a new concert series that will take place on each Tuesday of the BFO season: July 23, July 30, and August 6. Titled “Teddy’s Discovery Tuesdays”, this new series takes the place of the orchestra’s traditional Pops […]
During a presentation at Old City Hall on January 9, Mayor Paul Becker honored longtime Jacksonville resident and Presbyterian Church Pastor Larry Jung with the first-ever “Lifetime Achievment Award.” During the brief but emotional presentation, Mayor Becker noted, “Tonight, we have reason to do so, for the individual we honor here exemplifies all the qualities […]
The Jacksonville Community Center (JCC) is officially open for business! Celebrating more than 20 years of efforts by volunteers and donors, JCC held its Grand Opening on January 12, 2019. Standing in the new Great Room, more than 80 people heard President Rick Patsche, on behalf of the JCC Board, thank the hundreds of volunteers, […]
If this past summer isn’t enough to convince you that your home needs to be fire-proofed, I don’t know what is. This especially pertains to those of you living in the outskirts, surrounded by trees and brush.
Dry conditions that we painfully experience during the summer months are only 6 months away, and if we have […]
It’s that bleak and unremarkable time of year when February creeps in with little comfort from midwinter’s dreary hold. Just when we can’t stomach another washed-out month of winter, the Southern Oregon Chinese Cultural Association, or SOCCA, and the Chinese lunar calendar come to our rescue with the shake-up—the perfect anecdote for winter doldrums. It’s […]
What is this creature? It has the head of a camel, the horns of a stag, the eyes of a rabbit, the ears of a cow, the body of a snake, the scales of a fish, the claws of an eagle and the paws of a tiger. And although it looks fierce, it brings harmony, […]
Longtime Jacksonville shopkeeper Donis Rothstein has closed her cherished shop, “Tobiano Boutique.” After 22 years offering some of the finest women’s apparel in Southern Oregon, Donis decided it was time to retire. On the heels of robust holiday sales, Donis held an inventory close-out sale in January that cleared her remaining inventory. Donis […]
PORTLAND, OR – January 2019 – Radiant Senior Living announced today that three of its communities have been named among “The Best of Assisted Living for 2019”. The three communities are Pioneer Village, Emerald Gardens and Farmington Square Salem. The awards, launched […]
Teddy Abrams Leads Oregon’s Britt Festival Orchestra Season (July 26–Aug 11), Featuring New Commission from Christopher Cerrone, Outdoor-Themed Classics & Stellar Guest Artists
The Britt Festival Orchestra announces its 2019 summer season, anchoring Oregon’s Britt Music and Arts Festival with three weeks of exhilarating open-air programming in the scenic Rogue Valley, also home […]
A Jacksonville Golden Retriever dog died this morning and is suspected of being a victim of intentional poisoning. Jacksonville authorities, including the Police and City Administrator, are now urging dog owners to keep an eye on their pets and to use caution when letting them out alone. The dog lived in the Nunan Square neighborhood, […]
Jackson County, Oregon (November 20, 2018) – Jackson County Library Services (JCLS) invites Jackson County residents of all ages to participate in the Winter Reads program, which will take place Saturday, December 1 through Saturday, January 5 at all fifteen Jackson County Library branches. […]
SOHS extends a warm thank you to the Oregon Community Foundation, Ben B. Cheney Foundation, Carpenter Foundation, Pacific Power Foundation, Northwest Farm Credit Services, HamCon Builders, the Jackson County Cultural Coalition, and to the sponsors and patrons of the September Roots Music Festival. Your grants and contributions have made it possible to begin repairs on […]
MEDFORD, OR – Britt Music and Arts Festival is launching a new name and brand for its orchestra, the cornerstone of Britt’s summer seasons since 1963. The Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO) is now the official title of this unique ensemble, and with this new name comes an updated look and feel for the orchestra’s brand […]
Last year, Jackson County Library Services began offering free one-on-one tutorial appointments to help patrons with their various devices. Members of the JCLS Digital Services team have since made weekly visits to each of the library branches in order to help library users learn the ins and outs of their phones, laptops, tablets, eReaders, cameras, […]
•Christmas Tree Lighting & Community Caroling, Saturday, November 24 at 5:00pm, Merchants Open until 7:00pm
•Christmas Parade, Saturday, December 1 at 10:00am
Regular Weekend Activities
December 1&2, 8&9, 15&16, 22&23
•11:00am-4:00pm: Father Christmas, Carolers, Town Crier,
Cider, Jolly Holly Trolley Stop & Shop Excursions
•11:00am-3:00pm: Beekman House Holiday Tours,
Beekman Bank Tours, St. Joseph’s Rectory […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR—Historic Jacksonville, Inc. will celebrate the Victorian Christmas Boxing Day tradition on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 – when all Victorian Christmas tours of Jacksonville’s historic Beekman House Museum will be $2 per person with a canned good donation for ACCESS. ACCESS is a local organization that provides support services to help low-income families, seniors, […]
After a summer of smoke, a news cycle of non-stop catastrophe, and a season of harvest, we could all use a day of good books, brilliant authors, and happy endings. That’s why Rebel Heart Books is proud to present its first-ever Cozy & Romantic Christmas Celebration!
Romance, mystery, and Christmas go together like turkey, cranberry […]
Make your own Holiday Wreath at Hanley Farm on Saturday, November 24, from 10:00am-3:00pm! You will make your wreath using all natural materials clipped from the trees and bushes that grace the farm. Wreath-making kits that include all you need to make your wreath will be available for $15 for non-SOHS Members, and $10 for […]
Recently, the Warren Lodge donated $1,000 to Jacksonville Community Center. In 2017, they also donated the same amount to Jacksonville Elementary School for their cafeteria garden. Both were selected based upon their support of children’s programming, including JCC programs for painting, clay work and woodlands walks.
On June 10, 1855 Jacksonville’s Masonic Warren Lodge #10 received […]
Every year, dozens of caring businesses 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 businesses will participate in the program, collecting toys for 3000 Jackson County kids age 12 and under!
Thanks to your generosity, children in our community who […]
As most of you are aware, Oregonians absolutely hate taxes. We stand firm and united in this agreement time and time again. A good example is the fact that there is no sales tax in Oregon. A sales tax has been rejected at the polls nine times in ninety years.
So, that begs the question, how […]
Where lodging taxes capture revenue almost exclusively from visitors, (unless the pipes are frozen or the in-laws are in town!) meals taxes are generally bad policy because they shift tax burdens away from those residents who […]
We cannot fund our critical police service using an inconsistent flow of revenue. Based on flawed comparisons between Jacksonville and Ashland, the authors […]
Why does the City need money?
Under Measures 5 and 50, the City has the second lowest property tax rate in Jackson County-$1.84 per thousand assessed value. Because our police services are using up most of our property tax revenues, we need to find other ways of paying for our police protection without sacrificing other City […]
We believe there are multiple reasons why the proposed Meals and Beverage Tax (Meals Tax) is a bad idea and would like to focus on two reasons we think the initiative deserves a “NO” vote.
For one, we believe that the proposed meals tax is mean-spirited and is not driven by community unity but by community […]
I am Donna Bowen, native Oregonian and resident of Jacksonville since 2008. I was a Vice President of Operations for various Brokerage firms including A.G. Edwards and Shearson, Lehman, Hutton, and American Express before retirement. I have also been a small business owner and until a few years ago, raised […]
RESOLUTION NO. R2018-010 – A RESOLUTION OPPOSING BALLOT MEASURE 15-180
WHEREAS, the Jacksonville City Council finds:
Saturday, October 6, marks LongSword Vineyard’s 4th-annual Harvest Festival featuring Pumpkin Chuckin’. This unique event provides a host of fun activities like pumpkin painting, live music, and, of course, imbibing delicious wine.
For the past three years, guests have also enjoyed hurling pumpkins into LongSword’s back field using giant slingshots. While LongSword’s slingshots are still available, […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR – With the pioneer spirits and ghosts that linger in this old gold mining town becoming increasingly restless as we approach November 1, the Day of the Dead, Historic Jacksonville, Inc. will be attempting to placate them with two October nights of Jacksonville Haunted History walking tours to share their stories of woe, […]
Please join Travel Expert Anne McAlpin and Jo Parker of WillowCreek Gifts, in making a difference for seniors in the Rogue Valley. In 2014, Anne and Jo created this “pay-it-forward” scarf donation program and it’s been a great success since. The program has grown in recent years, with hundreds of new and gently-used scarves being […]
The evenings of October 14, 20 and 21, 2018 – you’re invited to take a dark walk, guided by lantern, through the fields of Hanley Farm. What is it that keeps all the neighbors astir? Who is this strange lady who haunts the Hanley fields? Along your walk, you’ll encounter talkative townspeople, a mysterious cornfield […]