Community News and Events
Jacksonville Community Center’s First Class is For Nature Lovers
Have you ever envisioned yourself getting lost on a hike and wondering what you could eat? Are you curious about what kinds of local medicinal herbs are right under your nose? If so, join Lauren […]
Jackson County Cultural Coalition Awards $31,124 in Grants
MEDFORD, OR—The Jackson County Cultural Coalition has awarded $31,124 in grants to 18 local non-profit organizations for 2018 projects and activities that support and promote arts, heritage and humanities in Jackson County.
JCCC grant funding will […]
SOCAN: A Springboard to Climate Action
Yes, we can solve the global warming crisis! This is the message of Paul Hawken’s Drawdown Project (drawdown.org). What’s more, the solutions involve win-win programs that reduce climate pollution while providing other benefits.
“Paul Hawken’s Drawdown: […]
SOCAN asks – Do residents of Southern Oregon worry about climate change?
Do residents of Southern Oregon worry about climate change, and if so, what are their chief concerns?
An exhibit and documentary at the Jacksonville Public Library running January 9 – 31, 2018 attempts to answer those […]
Global Recycling Crisis Creates Local Changes
Rogue Disposal & Recycling offers new opportunities for local recycling
MEDFORD, OR — In response to the recycling crisis brought on by China’s crackdown on imported recyclable materials from the US, Rogue Disposal & Recycling is […]
CASA Giving Tree Program in Jacksonville
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) provide a powerful voice for abused and neglected children. In 2016, 178 CASA volunteers served as the voice for 628 children in situations of abuse and neglect in […]
Tis the Season for a Safety Check – by Devin Hull, Jacksonville Fire Chief
This fall and winter, before lighting your fireplace or wood stove, have it inspected and/or cleaned. Inspections should also include the chimney and flues, due to a possible buildup of dangerous creosote. Please also remember […]
Voices of the Valley: How Climate Change is Affecting Our Lives
Dan Bish struggles with what trees or native plants to stock and recommend in his Talent nursery business as summers get hotter. For farmworkers Maricela Ruelas and Juan Escareño, smoke has become a seasonal ordeal […]
Holmes Park House for Hospice Campaign Surpasses $3 Million
What started out as a dream became reality this week as the Holmes Park House for Hospice Campaign raised more than $3 million of its $4 million fundraising goal. The Holmes Park House will be […]
Brodie Dental Sponsoring Angel Tree Gift Program
Every year, dozens of caring businesses in Jackson County 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 Rogue Valley […]