Utilizing the naturally cascading topography of its estate, DANCIN Vineyards has begun construction of its new gravity-flow winery in Southern Oregon, which is scheduled to be completed for harvest 2015. Comprised of two distinct structures, set eight to ten feet into the naturally cooling earth and positioned at varying elevations, it is the culmination of […]
Applegate Trails Association is proud to announce a $10,000 grant award from REI to build the East ART, the first section of the non-motorized Applegate Ridge Trail envisioned from Cathedral Hills in Grants Pass to Jacksonville. We are so excited!
So the organization is thriving, not only with trail building but with hiking on existing trails. […]
The 14th-Annual Britt Woods Firehouse Run will be held on Saturday, July 11. This year, the exhibition 1.9 and 4.3 mile runs start at 7:00am followed by the 100-yard Fun Run for kids at 7:30am.
The 10k main event starts at 8:00am with starting times based on age and gender, making anyone a contender in this […]
Our film for July is Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake, a 1942 adventure film directed by John Cromwell, starring Tyrone Power and Gene Tierney. It was the last film with the tragic actress, Frances Farmer, before her legal problems and eventual commitments to psychiatric hospitals until 1950. It also features a powerful […]
Historian and NPS ranger, Larry Smith will facilitate the next Tales from the Collections event on Saturday July 25, 2015 at the downtown Medford History Center from 10a-12n. Get an exclusive peak at old time camping equipment, photos and share stories of the bears that came in the night, the deer […]
Visit Hanley Farm for a casual farm-to-plate pizza dinner, made with Hanley produce and locally-grown Rogue Valley ingredients. And, compliment your pizza with a refreshing beer or non-alcoholic beverage of your choice. Prior to dinner, take a guided tour through the no-till garden – see how Hanley farmers grow their delicious vegetables. After the tour, […]
Medford, Ore. – July 2, 2015 – Naumes Crush and Fermentation (www.naumescf.com) is Southern Oregon’s newest and most modern wine processing facility. The 23,000-s.f. structure, designed to be easily expanded, is set to open August 1.
Located at 1311 N. Central Ave. near downtown Medford, […]
Here are some basic guidelines to follow during the busy weekend. These guidelines are supported by the Jacksonville Municipal Code and the Oregon Revised Statutes.
Ausland Group is just a few days away from completing the seismic upgrades on the historic Jacksonville Courthouse.
Jacksonville Mayor Paul Becker and the City of Jacksonville invite everyone to come-out and celebrate Saturday, July 4th on the Courthouse grounds from noon until 3:00pm and enjoy complimentary hot dogs, chips and bottled water. Picnickers may opt to bring their own food and drinks if they so desire. Once again, the Fire Department will […]
This year marks a milestone for Jacksonville Presbyterian Church as Pastor Larry Jung celebrated 30 years leading the church.
In mid-June, a new specialty cheese shop dubbed “The Cheesemonger’s Wife,” opened in the Orth Building at 150 South Oregon Street in the space formerly occupied by Sterling Creek Antiques. The shop is the dream of Erik and Erin Luckau, recent transplants from Alexandria, Virginia to a 63-acre tract of land and vineyard abutting Troon […]
The Cascade Civil War Society has teamed with the Southern Oregon Historical Society to present this wonderful event at Hanley Farm. So much will be happening over the 2-day event, July 11 & 12. Storytelling! Horseshoe Tournament! Hanley House Tours! Wagon Rides! Civil War Demonstrations […]
Jacksonville Publishing has expanded with the launch of a new, wine-only publication, Southern Oregon Wine Scene. The new 44-page magazine covers the Southern Oregon wine region stretching from the Umpqua Valley to Ashland. “It’s the first publication of its kind in Southern Oregon that is 100% dedicated to our burgeoning wine scene,” says Jacksonville Review […]
Kristen Lyon, noted Jacksonville Chef, prepares the 4-course dinner using fresh salad greens and vegetables grown on the farm. Dinner includes sample wine parings and winemaker cocktail hour, featuring wines from Valley View Winery; historic Hanley House tours; and historical presentation, Today’s Farming/Farmers […]
Ruch, Oregon – Explore the concept of “heroes” with a simple but engaging discussion of everyday heroes with Amber Bishop as part of Jackson County Library Services’ “Every Hero Has a Story” Summer Reading Program on Thursday, June 25, from 2-3 p.m. at the Ruch Branch Library, 7919 Highway 238.
Make an upcycled flower pot and […]
Step back in time on Saturday, June 20, 2015, when Historic Jacksonville, Inc. brings the 1873 Cornelius C. Beekman House to life with Living History Tours at 12 noon, 1:30 pm and 3 pm. The Beekman House is located at 470 E. California Street in Jacksonville.
It’s 1932. The country is deep into the Great Depression. […]
Quilts tell many stories. They are the stories and memories and love, quilts made by women, mostly unnamed. Nell Mathern tells the history of quilts in Airing the Quilts: Stories from Quilts of the Rogue Valley on Saturday June 27, 2015 from 10a-noon at Southern Oregon Historical Society. This free program is […]
This month, Book Talks and Wine at South Stage Cellars takes place on Thursday, June 18, from 6:00-8:00pm at the Tasting Room at 125 South Third Street. Local author and culinary maven Tod Davies will read from her book Jam Today Too.
Warm, conversational, and exquisitely practical, Davies returns to the Jam Today series with Jam […]
Join Historic Jacksonville, Inc. and local craft guilds for an afternoon of Victorian Hobbies & Crafts from 12 noon to 4 pm on Saturday, June 13, at the historic 1873 Beekman House located at 470 E. California Street in Jacksonville.
“The Industrial Revolution meant increased leisure time for most upper and middle class Victorians,” explains Carolyn […]
The 2015 Britt Festivals season got off to an auspicious start Saturday, June 6 with its annual Taste of Summer Celebration in downtown Jacksonville. This year’s event was HOT in every sense of the word. The celebration this year featured some torrid music by bands such as Salsa Brava and the Talking Heads cover band […]
Zounds! “They seek him here… They seek him there… Those Frenchies seek him everywhere… Is he in Heaven… Is he in Hell… That damned elusive Pimpernel.”
Yes, it’s The Scarlet Pimpernel and it is scheduled for our June show at Old City Hall. This is the […]
MEDFORD, OREGON — The 30th Anniversary Medford Cruise week kicks off June 13th, 2015 and runs through June 20th. This year’s event promises to be something special with everyone’s favorite event this year with a little twist. The traditional home of the end of the week events (Hawthorne Park) is under construction so these events […]
June 20, 2015, Hanley Farm is hosting local artists and crafters at the farm. Come out, admire original works of art; unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry; hand-made crafts, etc. Speak with fair participants; learn more about how they-do-what they do. AND support your local artisans! Find the just-right gift for your friends, family, OR for yourself! Be […]
8 Hours! 4 Bands! 5 Unique Burgers! 26 Southern Oregon Microbrews!
Medford, OR – Tap into the best of the Rogue Valley’s food, drink and music at the third annual Brews, Burgers & Bluegrass as THRIVE kicks off Medford Beer Week: 12-8pm Saturday June 13 at beautiful Eden Valley Orchards. This family-friendly event is brought to […]
On the evening of May 27, 2015 at approximately 8:50 pm, a call was made to the Jacksonville Police Department regarding a possible shooting in the area of Carriage Lane and Vintage Circle in the city limits of Jacksonville. The caller stated he had killed his parents and was possibly going to hurt additional people. […]
This June, CrushPad Creamery, Oregon’s first joint creamery and winery will open in the Applegate Valley at Wooldridge Creek Winery, located at 818 Slagle Creek Road. Wooldridge Creek Winery is jointly owned by Greg Paneitz, his wife Kara Olmo (in photo above) and Ted and Mary Warrick.
Kara will serve as CrushPad’s cheesemaker while her husband, […]
With two successful events under our belt that kicked-off the season, summer is now in full-swing at Hanley Farm. The annual Heritage Plant & Garden Fair and Children’s Heritage Fair seem to improve each year, with more community support than ever. We hope you had the opportunity to enjoy […]
The Southern Oregon Lavender Trail (SOLT) comprises four lavender farms and a nursery in the Applegate Valley of Southern Oregon between Jacksonville and Grants Pass. We are local farmers who are dedicated to growing quality lavender, making handmade lavender products, maintaining the Applegate Valley’s agricultural heritage and contributing to the region’s development of a tourism […]
People often wonder about the inspiration behind a painting. Sometimes it’s very simple: a pretty scene. Other times the motif has incubated, grown and gone through transformations that may have taken years. This journey would describe my painting for this year’s Britt poster. It began with my early childhood memory of a sculpture […]
Hanley Farm is so pleased to host the annual Children’s Heritage Fair on May 30, 2015 – an event your entire family will enjoy! So very much to do – Butter Churning! Candle Making! Vegetable Garden Exploration! Pinch Clay Pots! Milking Station! Hands-on homesteading crafts! Tour the gardens! Attend the Oregon Trail Presentation. The day […]
Enjoy gold award-winning single vineyard wines, live music and BBQ bites at the Artisan Corridor in Central Point
(Central Point, Ore.) – Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with Ledger David Cellars May 23-25 from 12-5pm at Le Petit Tasting Room in Central Point’s Artisan Corridor – a trifecta of the region’s most award-winning cheese, wine and chocolate.
Enjoy […]
We are sad to report that John Braislin passed away early this morning, May 16, 2015. John had a long career in the entertainment industry, primarily in TV. In addition to folk singer, he was a camera man, a director, and a producer. Enjoy this 2006 piece on him by Carolyn Kingsnorth.
From the January 2006 […]
This month, Book Talks & Wine at South Stage Cellars takes place on Thursday, May 21, 2015 from 6:00-8:00pm at the Tasting Room at 125 South 3rd Street. Ashland writer Michael Niemann will read from his novel, Legitimate Business and discuss his tale of international intrigue.
Legitimate Business begins with the shooting death of Ritu Roy, […]
May 12, 2015- Ruch, Oregon: Fiasco Winery is the very first Applegate Valley winery that visitors reach on the Applegate Wine Trail from all points east and is just 7 miles from Jacksonville. When owners Dave & Pam Palmer first purchased the site, it required a complete restoration […]
Jacksonville Oregon Winery Association is sponsoring its second-annual wine cruise on May 31, 2015 from Noon-6:00pm. With only a limited number of tickets ($25 per/person) for sale, get yours now—only available online at www.jacksonvillewineries.com.
During this fun-filled afternoon cruise, you’ll travel to 5 Jacksonville-based wineries in the comfort of the Wine Hopper […]
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 […]
Online community for moms teams up with Schmidt Family Vineyards and Allaboard Trolley Tours to raise money for the Women’s Crisis Support Team
2015 marks the fourth year the Run the Ditch Trail Run will take place in the Little Applegate. The event will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. with a five-mile and ten-mile race. Participants will experience incredible views along the Little Applegate River and the historic Sterling Mine Ditch Trail, dug […]
Our movie for May 2015 is Gold Diggers of 1933, a “deliciously-maddening extravaganza, Depression-era Broadway musical,” according to one critic on the Rotten Tomatoes website. Indeed, it ranks 100% on their rating meter… impressive for any movie.
Gold Diggers of 1933 is just plain fun from beginning to end. Yet, surprisingly, it ends on a number […]
Don’t forget to include Hanley Farm’s Annual Heritage Plant & Garden Fair, May 9 & 10, 2015 in your plans. Mother’s day we honor Mothers with tea and freshly baked sweets. Plan to visit the Hanley Mercantile, where you may find a unique keepsake for Mom. Saturday & […]
Step back in time on Saturday, May 16, when Historic Jacksonville, Inc. brings the 1873 Cornelius C. Beekman House to life with Living History Tours at 12 noon, 1:30 pm and 3 pm. The Beekman House is located at 470 E. California Street in Jacksonville.
It’s 1932. The country is deep into the Great Depression. In […]
In Mid-March, Kimberly Laird, a former manager for Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, fulfilled a lifelong dream when she purchased the former Candy Shoppe at 235 E. California Street in Jacksonville. Ms. Laird has since remodeled the interior and exterior of the historic property and re-named it, “The Scoop Shoppe.”
By returning the interior to reflect more […]
Saturday, May 9, 2015 is Jacksonville History Saturday! Visitors, residents, historians, and the generally “curious” can learn about Victorian Etiquette in Jacksonville’s pioneer cemetery, go behind the counter of the second oldest bank in the Pacific Northwest, and learn about popular literature and music in the late 1800s when the Friends of Jacksonville’s Historic Cemetery […]
During national Nurses Week, (May 6-12) Pioneer Village in Jacksonville is preparing and sharing delicious platters of treats for Nurses in the Rogue Valley. In an effort to express appreciation, staff members will deliver treats to various physician offices frequented by Pioneer Village residents.
Pioneer Village feels it’s important to express thanks to nurses, who many […]
Step into the interior of the second oldest bank in the Pacific Northwest when Historic Jacksonville, Inc. opens the 1863 Beekman Bank beginning May 9th for “Behind the Counter Tours” on the second Saturday of each month from May through September. Located at the corner of California and North 3rd streets in Jacksonville, the Beekman […]
Three months ago I promised to give you an update on the project to rejuvenate the 40-year-old playground at Cantrall-Buckley Park, the Applegate Valley’s premier community-run park. The non-profit Greater Applegate Community Development Corporation (GACDC) is managing the effort. So far, the $57,000 project has attracted well over $20,000 in donations. All donors will be […]
Once again, it’s time to dance (or learn) the Chicken Dance! The Germanic dance steps tell the story of a soon-to-be-born chick working its way out of an egg shell. It marks the passage of winter into spring, a rite celebrated by most cultures around the world.
Jacksonville was once dependent on a successful harvest, and […]
Never underestimate the power of creative kid-thinking. This year, 11 students in grades 5-8 at Ruch Community School outside Jacksonville participated in an Oregon Community Foundation “Community 101” group. The program provides students the opportunity for real-life learning through charitable giving and volunteering.
The students received $5,000, contributed by several community members known collectively as the […]
The Southern Oregon Historical Society will open a major new exhibition of artifacts, photographs, and stories illustrating the role of women in agriculture in Southern Oregon in a space donated by Rogue Valley Mall. The exhibition, Women of the Land: Southern Oregon Women in Agriculture, will be open to the public from May 15 through […]