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ART is Everywhere in Jacksonville! – by Hannah West
Have you noticed an uptick in our local art scene? From formal galleries to coffee shop displays and more, art is everywhere in Jacksonville.
CAMMY DAVIS—Artist and art advocate Cammy Davis, creator of the Jacksonville Review […]
Let Your Imagination Bloom at the Winter Dreams/Summer Gardens Symposium – by Rhonda Nowak
The Literary Gardener – October 2015
“Half the interest of the garden is the constant exercise of the imagination.” –Mrs. C.W. Earle, Pot-Pourri from a Surrey Garden, 1898
During summertime, when I’m working hard in the garden […]
Celebrate 2015 Fire Prevention Week at Jacksonville Fire Open House on October 8
Grab the kids and head over to the Jacksonville Fire Department for an up-close look at some cool firefighting equipment and get to know your local public safety professionals, too! Firefighters from Jacksonville along with […]
The Whipple Ripple – by Sharon Mehdi
I’ve never met Roger Whipple, even though I heard he lives just around the corner. I’ve never even seen a picture of him. But I love him.
Roger Whipple is a designer and builder of artful, […]
Jacksonville Chamber’s 2nd-Annual Haunted Trolley Tour
Update on 10/26/15 – Haunted Trolley Tour 2015 is sold out!
The Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce is excited to present their 2nd-Annual Haunted Trolley Tour on October 29, 30 & 31, 2015. The tours will provide […]
Meet the Pioneers 2015 at Jacksonville Historic Cemetery
UPDATE October 5, 2015: Meet the Pioneers 2015 is sold out!
It’s hard to believe that this year’s “Meet the Pioneers” program will mark our 10th Anniversary for this very popular and fun Jacksonville event. Who […]
Victorian Mourning Rituals at Jacksonville’s Historic Beekman House
The Victorians created elaborate rituals around the passing of a loved one. Join Historic Jacksonville at the 1873 Beekman House between 11am and 3 pm on Saturday or Sunday, October 3 and 4, 2015 to […]
Scarves-for-Seniors Donation Event at WillowCreek Gifts
Please join Travel Expert Anne McAlpin and Jo Parker of WillowCreek Gifts, in making a difference for seniors in the Rogue Valley. Last year, Anne suggested the idea for a “pay-it-forward” scarf donation program. The […]
Evelyn Howard-Mayersky
Evelyn Howard-Mayersky passed away peacefully after a series of illnesses on the evening of 24 September 2015. She was able to communicate to family present that she loved them. It was a pleasure to experience […]
2015 Oktoberfest at Bigham Knoll is September 22-27!
Come experience Southern Oregon’s largest Oktoberfest – September 22 – 27, 2015, at the historic schoolhouse on Bigham Knoll. Jacksonville’s Oktoberfest is a celebration of great music, food and BIER!