Community News and Events
Big Plans for Cantrall-Buckley Park – by Tom Carstens
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) […]
Diaper Dash – One of Many Good Things Happening at Ruch School
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 […]
Funeral Service for Fred Schatz is April 29, 2015
A funeral service for Jacksonville resident and former city councilor Fred Schatz is scheduled for 11:00am Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the Jacksonville Cemetery. A gathering will follow at the Historic First Presbyterian Church of […]
Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days Friday and Saturday, May 1st and 2nd
WHITE CITY, OREGON — Rogue Disposal & Recycling, “Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days” is Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rogue Transfer & Recycling Station, 8001 […]
Jacksonville Firewise Spring Activities
A recent quote from Brian Ballou, Fire Prevention Specialist with the Oregon Department of Forestry states:
“It is especially important during these dry years in southwest Oregon to help firefighters defend homes against wildfire. Neighbors who […]
Cash Donations Needed for Annual Frank Carter Easter Egg Hunt
Organizers of the annual Frank Carter Easter Egg Hunt are in-need of cash donations to help offset increasing event expenses. This year, the fun and famous egg hunt will be held on Saturday, April 4 […]
American Red Cross Blood Drive at Bigham Knoll Campus is April 23
Ashland Partners, located on the Bigham Knoll campus in Jacksonville is sponsoring an American Red Cross blood drive on Thursday, April 23 from 10 am to 3:30 pm in the Ballroom. Donors may schedule an […]
Planning Party & Open House for Cantrall Buckley Park Enchanted Turtle Habitat Playscape
Friends, families, and those who live and play in the Applegate Valley are invited to an Open House hosted by volunteers from the Jacksonville/Applegate Valley Cohort of the Ford Institute Leadership Program to learn about […]
Volunteer for a “De-vine Intervention” Work Party at Jacksonville Woodlands
Come help with a “de-vine intervention” in the Jacksonville Woodlands on Saturday March 21, 9:30am-12pm– where we will remove invasive English ivy from the forest. We will save trees from death-by-ivy and protect woodland flowers […]
CSA Farms Celebrate National CSA Sign-Up Day February 28
Farms from around the country are celebrating National CSA Sign-Up Day on February 28. The day encourages food consumers to buy a share of their local farm’s harvest for the 2015 season, a buying model […]