Jacksonville Review – Dec 2024/Jan 2025

IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR … to enjoy McKee Bridge decked out in greenery and aglow with thousands of twinkling lights. McKee Bridge Historical Society volunteers will decorate the bridge, the Depression-era community kitchen in the picnic grounds, and Star Ranger Station on November 30. The displays will be illuminated 24/7 into the New Year. Saturday, December 14, is the BIG DAY – the 6th Annual Christmas on a Covered Bridge. This family-friendly community celebration funds the MBHS Scholarship Program. To date, we have supported six Applegate high school graduates now in college studying to become engineers, nonprofit managers, and maybe even historians. Your purchase of that perfect homemade pie at the Mega Bake Sale will be a yummy treat now and a contribution towards the future of Jackson County.

Festivities start at noon and run to 5pm with Santa and Mrs. Claus, free hot beverages, and handcrafted gift items like quilts, crystal light-catchers, and jewelry as well as MBHS bling. PLEASE BRING CASH OR CHECK—we can’t count on cell service to take cards.

New this year is a painted rock hunt! Each rock is a unique gift itself, and some will entitle the finder to an extra prize like a gift certificate from a local business.

Share the holiday splendor of McKee Bridge with distant friends and family! The new edition of MBHS holiday cards can be purchased online, featuring four stunning views of the bridge for just $10 plus $2 shipping: www.mckeebridge.org/product/holiday-cards. Contact MBHS at mckeebridge1917@gmail.com.

by Laura Ahearn, McKee Bridge Historical Society