Chinese New Year Celebration in Jacksonville was Best Ever!

SOCCA (Southern Oregon Chinese Cultural Association) held its annual New Year’s Celebration in downtown Jacksonville today (February 4). The star of the show was the weather…and the incredible parade, featuring dragons, lions, antique cars, and more! A fabulous show was held at Bigham Knoll, along with numerous classes and events. It was the perfect setting […]

By |2020-09-30T14:21:15-07:00February 6th, 2012|About Jacksonville, Events Archive, News, News Flow, Now|Comments Off on Chinese New Year Celebration in Jacksonville was Best Ever!

My View – February 2012, By Publisher Whitman Parker

February in Jacksonville means it’s time to celebrate Chinese New Year. On the Chinese zodiac calendar, 2012 is the Year of the Dragon, considered to be the luckiest of years! In Chinese astrology, the dragon is especially revered and represents a symbol of power, superiority and wisdom. Those born in dragon years are thought to […]

By |2016-09-13T19:11:03-07:00January 28th, 2012|About Jacksonville, Columns, News Flow, Publisher's View|Comments Off on My View – February 2012, By Publisher Whitman Parker

Council Says “Move Ahead” on Land Swap Negotiations

On Tuesday, December 8, the City Council voted 5-2 in favor of entering formal negotiations with the Motorcycle Riders Association on a proposed land swap in the city’s 1800 acre watershed. If successful, a closing would likely occur in mid to late 2013, assuming the […]

By |2020-09-30T14:21:29-07:00December 8th, 2011|News, News Flow, Now, Publisher's View|Comments Off on Council Says “Move Ahead” on Land Swap Negotiations
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