Community News and Events
Jacksonville Fire Open House is October 11
On October 11, from 4:00-7:00pm, come meet Jacksonville’s firefighters, spray some water from the fire hoses, and check out the Fire Trucks! This is a great opportunity to learn more about your Fire Department, the […]
6th Annual Scarves-for-Seniors Donation Event at WillowCreek
Travel expert, Anne McAlpin suggested the original idea for a “pay-it-forward” scarf donation program. So far, it’s been a huge success with more than 1,000 new and gently-used scarves being donated to the Scarves-for-Seniors program […]
Jones Cares to Give Local Family 12 Months of Housing Payments
Jacksonville residents and local business owners Herstle & Kelly Jones are looking for a family who is struggling to make ends meet due to a medical crisis, loss of a job, a death in the […]
Windermere Real Estate in Jackson County Participates in Annual “Coats for Kids” Clothing Drive
This September, the Jackson County Windermere Real Estate offices will spend a month making sure local children are kept warm. Starting Sept. 16, the public will be able to make donations of new or […]
Become a Master Recycler in 2019!
Jackson County Recycling Partnership is now seeking residents of Jackson County to take part in the annual training course and volunteer service program. Participants gain a broad understanding of home waste prevention strategies, the local solid […]
Are You Ready for Your Firewise Neighborhood?
by Gayle Lewis, Jacksonville CERT, Gold Terrace Firewise Board Member
Just how much effort is required to be “Firewise”? This was my first question when Gold Terrace became the obvious trial […]
Creating Firewise Neighborhoods
July 2019 – by Gayle Lewis, Jacksonville CERT, Gold Terrace Firewise Board Member
Nobody wants to have a wildfire occur in their town, so several Jacksonville neighborhoods have become certified Firewise […]
Rotarians in Nepal – by Dr. Rex Miller
My recent Rotary trip to Nepal lasted two weeks with a travel group comprised of Rotarians and their families from Jacksonville/Applegate, Medford and North Carolina. I was thrilled that my wife, Karen, and my son, Ayden, […]
Waggin’ Tails Dog Park Grand Opening!
June 15 at 9:00am marks the official Grand Opening of Jacksonville’s Waggin’ Tails Dog Park! Mayor Becker will speak at the event and John Parrott, a dog trainer with R&R Pet Resort, will discuss dog park […]
Universe of Stories: Summer Reading at Jacksonville Library
Summer’s almost here! When school is out it is time to come to the Jacksonville Library (or any Jackson County Library) and sign up for our Summer Reading Program. This is a great way to have […]