Artist Gabriel Mark Lipper at Elan Gallery
Reception for Danna Tartaglia cancelled. Elan Gallery will feature Gabriel Mark Lipper's art - details to be announced.
Movie Night in Jacksonville Friday, May 13
May’s Movie Night at Old City Hall brings us a change of pace with a classic adventure film, “The Sea Hawk,” starring Errol Flynn...
Want a Beautiful Hike? Try Forest Park!
Wow! Forest Park is looking amazing – thanks to a hard-working crew of Rangers and volunteers. The New Wooden Panel has great information on the trails and history of this great park. Located 1.7 miles from Downtown Jacksonville on Reservoir Road, the park offers some […]
Forest Park Day – Saturday, May 7
Come out and enjoy FOREST PARK DAY this Saturday, MAY 7, 2011 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Farmer’s Market & Garden Club Sale Returns!
Don't Miss the Farmer's Market & Plant Sale this Saturday, May 7, 9 -2 at the Courthouse Grounds...
Toss Your Toxins!
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 at Rogue Transfer & Recycling LLC
A Burning Question
Fire just West of Jacksonville is a proscribed burn...
Fun at the First Annual Mai Fest at Bigham Knoll!
The First Annual May Day Celebration on May 1st drew huge crowds for music, May Pole, kids face painting, beer, pretzels and all-around fun...
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 […]
Britt Holding Job Faires
West Coast Events, Britt’s new partner in concessions, will be hosting job fairs and hiring sessions for beverage and food service positions on the Britt hill for the 2011 Britt season.
The job fairs will be:
Saturday May 7th from 12–8 p.m., and Sunday May 8th from […]
Huge Turnout for the Historic Beekman Egg Roll!
More than 100 join the Easter Egg Roll Festivities at the Historic Beekman House
Celebrate May Day at Bigham Knoll!
Traditional May Day at Bigham Knoll on May 1st, Noon to 6pm
Easter Events
Easter Events for the Family on April 23 & 24th
Frau Kemmling German Restaurant Gets Conditional Approval
Prep Kitchen Approved Subject to 5 Conditions at Planning Commission Meeting Last Night (April 13)
Special Memorial Held at Jacksonville’s Historic Cemetery
Special Civil War Memorial Service at Historic Cemetery Honored Jacksonville’s Civil War Veterans on Tuesday, April 12, 10-11am
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.
Britt Announces New Fabulous Season!
Check out the AWESOME Britt Lineup and Great New Changes on the Britt Hill!
Bottling Wine for Caprice Vineyards!
Bottling for Caprice Vineyards!
Fun at Jacksonville Barn Co!
Jacksonville Barn Co. and Corks Wine Bar Celebrate Spring with a Fun Open House!
Movie Night Showing “Carefree”
Mark Your Calendar: Movie Night, Friday, April 15, 7pm, Old City Hall!
Ribbon Cutting at Snap Fitness
Snap Fitness Ribbon Cutting! Grand Opening tomorrow - April 1st!
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!
“History Saturday” – New Cemetery Programs Begin in April
Exciting & Informative Cemetery Programs the Second Saturdays of Each Month
Do You Have Your GREEN BAG?
Don't Forget to Fill your Green Bag with Food for the April 9th Pickup!
World of Wine Comes to Jacksonville!
World of Wine coming to Jacksonville August 22-27, 2011!
62+ Volunteers Tackle Cemetery Clean-up!
Cemetery Clean-up a huge success with 62+ volunteers! Click here for more photos!
Congressman Greg Walden in Jacksonville!
The Ashlands host Congressman Greg Walden at Bigham Knoll
Movie Night A SUCCESS! Review by Jo Parker
Movie Night A Hit at Old City Hall Friday, March 18th
Jacksonville Elementary School “ART EXPLOSION” a Success!
Another amazing year for the Jacksonville Elementary School kids! Such a wonderfully talented group. Check out the great art! 
Damage from the Storm
The huge storm that hammered our area Sunday did some serious damage to power lines and trees. This tree – a beautiful, prominent, old fir tree in […]
Snap Fitness Coming to Jacksonville!
Snap Fitness Opening in JVille first week of April
New ipad is Here! by John Trivers
New ipads went on sale Friday, March 11th. People wait in line
Cemetery Clean-up
Cemetery Clean-up Saturday, March 19! Lunch Provided!
Jacksonville City Council Minutes 2.15.2011
Minutes are supplemented by electronic recordings of the meeting, which may be reviewed upon request to the City Recorder.
Jacksonville City Council Minutes 2.1.2011
This Final Action Agenda/Minutes is supplemented by electronic recordings of the meeting, which may be reviewed upon request to the City Recorder.
Jacksonville Oregon City Council Agenda and Minutes 1 4 2011
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Schatz Survives Recall by 2-1 Margin
The final numbers indicate that the recall generated a 46% voter turnout with 929 of Jacksonville’s 2024 registered voters participating.
City Council Official Agenda for Jan 18 Meeting
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Study Session Yields Valuable Input on Future Role of City Administrator
Just a week after being sworn-in, Mayor Paul Becker presided over his first City Council study session to gain a clearer picture of how city staff, the public and council feel about filling the soon-to-be vacant City Administrator (CA) position.
A Shining Moment
A Shining and Defining Moment – How the Battle for a Council Seat Ends Heroically with Jacksonville a Winner!
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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City Council Minutes for 12.07.2010
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Letter from Councilor Donna Schatz in response to recall
I’ve had the privilege of serving as one of your City Councilors since 1995 and am proud of my many accomplishments, including representing the best interests of the seniors in our community and preserving and enhancing open space and parkland. Likewise, my goal is to represent the best wishes of the majority of voters.
On January […]
Jesser Makes Case as Best Choice for Replacement Councilor
Local business owner requests consideration for appointment to vacant City Council seat.
MAYOR BRUCE GARRETT RESIGNS
Read his letter of resignation here...