This June, the Jacksonville Library is the place to be in-person (and online) to get out and expand your knowledge base and have fun at the same time with events covering a wide array of fascinating topics. Register for events (both virtual and zoom) online at https://jcls.org/.
Bee a Leader with the Southern […]
The Jacksonville City Council has identified emergency preparedness for wildfires as a key focus this year. The Council is working on several steps including revision of the Emergency Operations Plan, a review of the Britt Evacuation Plan, instituting a set of emergency protocols which include potential evacuation routes, warning systems and fuel reduction. Our partners […]
Almost any time of day you will see people hanging out on the deck or waiting in the drive through lane at Pony Espresso Café. Located on N. Fifth Street, the Pony is a mainstay of Jacksonville. Founded in 1995 and bought by Chris and Kadie Boivin in 1998, Pony […]
A question many climate concerned individuals face is: how do I talk about climate with friends, family, and co-workers who are less accepting of the science than am I? The pre-eminent organization in the U.S. exploring climate attitudes and ways of communicating about the science is the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication.
For the June […]
There will be a dedication/ribbon cutting at the new suspension bridge in Forest Park on June 5 at 10:00am. At that time, the official name will also be unveiled.
Visitors to Jacksonville’s Forest Park, a large city park located in the Jackson Creek Watershed, have given rave reviews on the newest park […]
The start of Fire Season was officially announced May 12 in Southern Oregon Department of Forestry Southwestern District. Conditions are pointing to be a very busy summer for wildfires and normally fire season starts at the beginning of June but this year there have been more than 30 wildfires caused by open burning and with […]
Wildfire Firewise Community Preparedness Day is a national campaign where people to come together on a single day to take action to raise awareness and reduce wildfire risks. Jacksonville is especially vulnerable to wildfires due to many homes being in the wildfire-urban interface, in close proximity to woodlands and forested land. Removing dead vegetation in […]
Water is life – in so many ways! Without adequate supplies, life is threatened, as are our agriculture, forests and fisheries, and our natural ecosystems. As the climate changes, droughts are occurring more frequently in southern Oregon resulting in adverse impacts to our water supplies as well as an increased risk of fire in the […]
At the Jacksonville Community Center, we are excited to be offering more programming as vaccination rates increase and infection levels decline. Now, after the hurdles of the past year, you can help us relaunch more fully in this improved environment.
As a nonprofit organization, the JCC […]
Jacksonville’s creaky boardwalks of yesteryear are today’s concrete sidewalks. But for people with disabilities, Jacksonville’s streets remain difficult to navigate, harkening back to when the streets were dirt during summer and a muddy mess during winter.
That will soon change. This spring through June, you’ll see workers on six corners of 5th Street (Oregon 238) from […]
Awen Winecraft is excited to announce the opening of their first tasting room, the “Inspiration Station,” in late February at the historic McCully House at 240 E. California Street. The location offers both indoor and outdoor seating with patio heaters and fire pits to keep everyone warm while they enjoy a glass or bottle of […]
Marge Wall, the owner of Country Quilts here in Jacksonville was passionate about quilting. It turns out, she was also passionate about cooking.
This past Christmas, Marge passed away. Her daughter Debbie was tasked with clearing out her mother’s personal belongings. Among the items were boxes and boxes of cookbooks that Marge had collected throughout her […]
The Jacksonville Garden Club is pleased to announce our Spring Sale on Saturday, May 8, 2021 from 10:00am-2:00pm, in the alcove next to the Post Office on Oregon Street. After a hiatus in 2020 due to Covid restrictions, we are thrilled to offer this event, modified a bit to accommodate Covid safety guidelines.
Club members will […]
Think about this idea. Every time you pick up a cup of coffee from Pony Espresso or you buy a gift from Farmhouse Treasures or order a book you are dying to read from Rebel Heart Books, you are shopping small and making a difference. We all want to make […]
As we reflect on the past year at the Jacksonville Community Center, the image that comes to mind is a river. On its journey, the river may encounter places where the water appears to be stopped, takes a bend, or circles in eddies, but overall, the current keeps […]
“Help…I’ve fallen and broken my ankle. Can you send help?”
“Where are you?”
“Uh…”
We all know that this conversation doesn’t have to take place if you take a few precautions.
I would say the first precaution to take is simply telling someone where you’re going hiking, and approximately for how long you’ll be gone. Sticking to that game […]
James Soule and Kristin Bria are the new innkeeper-owners of the famed TouVelle House, set for a soft reopening this March. The couple, formerly of the Napa/SF Bay Area closed on the property in June. “Since then,” James says, “we have largely been settling in and getting to know Jacksonville and performing many major and […]
During the month of March, Art Presence Art Center will change its “OPEN” days to Saturday and Sunday, rather than Friday and Saturday.
The hours will remain the same, 12 to 5 PM.
Come see us and enjoy our guest artists, the Woodworkers Guild.
~Anne Brooke, Director, Art Presence Art Center
Pot Rack owner, Erika Bishop, says they have partnered with Valley Mobile Sharpening Service to bring this much-loved and needed service back to Jacksonville. Customers may drop off knives and kitchen shears anytime during the week. Then, on Monday afternoons, Valley Mobile Sharpening will arrive in their custom sharpening van to expertly sharpen and hone […]
After being the Kiwanis Club of Jacksonville since being chartered in 1974, the Club has decided to merge with the Table Rock Club of Central Point who is celebrating their 30th anniversary. Kiwanis focuses on service projects connected to children and families in our area. By combining our Clubs and projects, we will be serving […]
Spring is in the air and it’s time to celebrate! Enjoy some Irish shenanigans at Jacksonville’s St. Patrick’s Day event, Celebrate the Shamrock on Saturday, March 13, beginning at noon.
Shop our stores in town for special-themed discounts and giveaways. There will also be grand prize basket drawing valued at over $250! Enter to win at […]
When the first vaccines for COVID-19 were being developed, I signed up to participate locally in the Moderna trial. My decision to roll up my sleeve and get the shot was based on two things: my familiarity with mRNA technology and my belief that mRNA technology is the future of vaccines long before the pandemic.
I […]
Margaret Lyon was born in Wray, Colorado on October 5, 1937 and left this world in Jacksonville, Oregon on December 27, 2020. After attending school for twelve years in Wray, Margaret headed off to the University of Colorado in Boulder where she majored in English and French. She would laugh remembering […]
Medford, OR. January 25, 2021: C&K Market, an independent chain of grocery stores in Oregon and California, completed a transaction to become 100% employee-owned through an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) trust. This enables employees to receive retirement […]
It is hot off the press! The new and updated Jacksonville Woodlands Association’s (JWA) trail map is now available. At this time, the maps can be found at Woodlands trailheads and Jacksonville’s Visitor Center. In addition, the City of Jacksonville has uploaded the map to their Avenza Maps account so that it is georeferenced and […]
The Jacksonville-Applegate Rotary Club was pleased to award $500 to the Bella Union Restaurant as part of the club’s Rotary Loves Jacksonville campaign.
In order to promote shopping locally through the holiday season, Rotarians and local residents would leave a Rotary Loves Jacksonville card when they shopped locally. At the end of December, cards were collected […]
Positive Consumer Ratings Led to Industry-Leading Distinction from Caring.com
JACKSONVILLE, OR — February 2021 — Pioneer Village is pleased to announce it has been selected as a 2021 Caring Star for service excellence in senior living. In consumer ratings and reviews on Caring.com, Pioneer Village earned a 5-star rating (the highest possible score) within the qualification […]
As residents of Bear Creek Valley build back after September’s disastrous Almeda Fire, we recognize that this fire disaster is not likely to be a unique event. Although weather conditions that day may have been historically unusual, the accelerating climate chaos that global warming imposes upon us warns that fire will return to SW Oregon. […]
Please join members of the Jacksonville Woodlands Association for the annual Scotch Broom pull. We’ve been doing this for about 15 years, and it’s now become a bit of a double-edged sword. On one hand, it’s easy to pull plants we find because they’re small, but on the other, it’s getting harder and harder to […]
We greet 2021 with optimism. The reason for optimism is that, as of January 20th:
The Jacksonville Boosters Club has a long history of doing hands-on projects and providing financial support for the historic Jacksonville Cemetery. Even with COVID-19 this tradition continues. A small group of Boosters, working independently under the direction of Project Director, Steve Casaleggio, is refinishing the 27 benches that are located throughout the cemetery. They will […]
Just about 15 years ago, on a crisp fall day in Jacksonville, Erika Bishop pushed her 2-year-old son downtown for a cup of coffee at the GoodBean and then over to her favorite kitchenware store, the Pot Rack. She poked around as usual and then went up to owner, Steve Abandonato, and said, “I want […]
The Britt Festival Orchestra joins the southern Oregon community in mourning the loss of one of our dearest friends, Hannelore Enfield, who passed away the morning of December 7,2020.
An orchestra is a family, and the strength of that family depends on people believing in the power and beauty of that institution. Hannelore was as much […]
As I write this update and look forward to the end of this crazy year, I’ve challenged myself to find the silver linings from 2020. This Thanksgiving, we are grateful to the Family Nurturing Center for inviting us to merge our Grandmas2Go program with their roster of incredible programs supporting families in Jackson and Josephine […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR – October 2020 – Pioneer Village held a very special party this week to celebrate Helen Hein turning 101-years-old. Hein, a resident of Pioneer Village was able to have a safe distance celebration with fellow residents and friends, family and Pioneer Village staff. Hein is also long-time Jacksonville native raising her family with […]
The “Review” recently caught up with a very busy Kate Ingram, author of our wildly-popular column, “Soul Matters,” to find out more about her newest book, “Grief Girls Guide.” The book represents a continuation of her life’s work of helping people navigate and grow through the tough stuff of life. Here, she boldly and expertly […]
With recent evacuation orders on everyone’s mind, here is a quick reminder of what the different levels of evacuation mean for you.
Be Ready—Level 1 Evacuation: Know the dangers in your area, this is the time to prepare in case of an emergency, have an evacuation plan for you and your family. Know different ways out […]
Fires, a pandemic, and more fires have created a tough situation for our local businesses. Without as many tourists as usual, it’s up to those of us who love the character of downtown Jacksonville to support our local merchants and restaurants.
Rotary is doing our part with our Rotary Loves Jacksonville campaign, and we’re inviting you […]
I’ve heard from every corner of Jacksonville and the greater Rogue Valley that 2020 has been one of the most difficult years ever. With that in mind, I thought the Thanksgiving season was the right time to reflect upon being grateful for what we do have. As such, I asked my dear friend, Gates McKibbin, […]
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 Jackson County kids age 12 and under!
Thanks to your generosity, children in our community who might […]
In this strange year, we all are working to keep an even keel while needing to do things somewhat differently. For many years, the Jacksonville Garden Club has offered beautiful holiday arrangements to grace homes and businesses in our area. Some have always been sold via pre-orders and others at the traditional sale venue in […]
For Immediate Release: November 16, 2020—With the escalation of the coronavirus in Jackson County, we’ve had to make the decision to change the date of Hanley Farm’s Wreath Making event originally scheduled for November 28. In keeping with Oregon State guidelines for November 18 through December 2, we’ve rescheduled this event to December 5.
The time, […]
Jacksonville, OR: Over 3,800 registered Jackson County voters from all parts of the county signed a voter initiative this year to ban the use of elephants and other wild and exotic animals for commercial displays, like circuses, in Jackson County.
To make it onto the May 2021 ballot in Jackson County, the Committee to Protect Wild […]
Donna Bowen – Mayor
As I sat down to write an introductory article of myself as a candidate for Mayor of the City of Jacksonville, I struggled to find something new, exciting, and inspiring in the sea […]
Medford, Oregon – Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development, Inc. (SOREDI) is pleased to announce that additional COVID-19 Emergency Business Grants are available now throughout Jackson and Josephine Counties. Time is limited for the deployment of an additional $250,000 in the region and businesses are urged to apply today.
SOREDI will partner with its counterpart agency, CCD […]
September 18, 2020
Jacksonville Community,
Recent wildfires, combined with the Covid-19 crisis, have challenged our department in ways nobody could have foreseen.
On September 8 all available resources of Jacksonville Fire were rallied to respond to the Almeda fire. Jacksonville crews, along with other regional departments deployed to the streets of Ashland, Talent and Phoenix to fight fire […]
There’s plenty new to learn during a pandemic, but some basics remain the same: the essentials of reading, writing, and arithmetic along with exercising, laughing, and playing. All elementary schools in Jackson County, public and private, will remain closed to in-person instruction until at least early November. The recent closure creates a mad dash for […]
Most people these days are a bit worried about going back to life as “normal,” but even the most diligent folks are ready to get out of the house and enjoy the end of a beautiful Jacksonville summer. The city’s parks are the perfect place to be outdoors and distant while still appreciating what the […]
Residents in the Westmont/Mary Ann Drive neighborhood are advised that a road paving project will be underway on Tuesday, October 6-Friday, October 9,2020. Mary Ann Drive & Highway 238 up the hill to the Westmont intersection will be impacted and residents are encouraged to travel on Pair-a-Dice Ranch Road and Morton Way for access to […]
It’s September and although the world is different and the context is different, that still means back to school. In honor of the eternal pursuit of education—of toiling in order to conquer the mazes of reading, writing, and arithmetic—Rebel Heart Books is hosting a writing contest.
All ages are welcome to submit their 500 words (or less) […]