Community News and Events
Children’s Festival Needs Home for Litter-Eating Dragons and Supplies
As Storytelling Guild members and volunteers prepare for the 50th anniversary of the Children’s Festival, our immediate need is for alternate storage. As of October 31st, our current storage arrangement will no longer be available […]
“Enchanted Turtle Habitat” playscape installed at Cantrall Buckley Park playground
Ribbon cutting on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 4 p.m.
APPLEGATE, OR – A creative new playscape is being added to the playground at Cantrall Buckley Park in the Applegate Valley. The new Enchanted Turtle Habitat […]
Registration Reminder for Climate Summit
The public is encouraged to register now for the upcoming Rogue Basin Climate Summit Program scheduled for October 13 & 14 at the Inn at the Commons in downtown Medford. Interested attendees should contact Alan […]
Beware of Scams – by David P. Towe, Jacksonville Chief of Police
You may have heard a story on the news, received a phone call or email, or, worse, had a loved one fall victim to an online or telephone scam. Every day across the country, millions […]
HISTORIC CEMETERY: RESIDENTS OF JACKSONVILLE WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
A person or persons have been trespassing and entering the cemetery grounds after closing and lighting candles and placing them on or around grave markers. The melted wax is running and defacing the monuments. This […]
Have a Smoking Good Time at the 2015 Southern Oregon Smoked Salmon Fest
In its second year, the Southern Oregon Smoked Salmon Festival fundraiser will take place at the Britt Festival grounds on Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00am to 5:00pm. SOSSF is THE event to determine who smokes […]
Volunteers Needed for Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels, which operates Food & Friends here in Jackson County, is looking for volunteers to help deliver meals locally to homebound seniors. Throughout the county, Food & Friends provides hot, nutritious meals and […]
2015 Jacksonville City-Wide Yard Sale is September 11-13!
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.
Dogs for the Deaf 2015 Dog Walk is May 30
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 […]
Rogue Valley Moms for Moms Organizes Wine & Chocolates Fundraiser for Saturday, May 23, 2015
Online community for moms teams up with Schmidt Family Vineyards and Allaboard Trolley Tours to raise money for the Women’s Crisis Support Team