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4th-Annual Mayor’s 4th of July Picnic!
Jacksonville Mayor Paul Becker and the City of Jacksonville invite everyone to come-out and celebrate Saturday, July 4th on the Courthouse grounds from noon until 3:00pm and enjoy complimentary hot dogs, chips and bottled water. […]
Pastor Larry Jung: Celebrating 30 Years of Community & Church Service – by Whitman Parker
This year marks a milestone for Jacksonville Presbyterian Church as Pastor Larry Jung celebrated 30 years leading the church.
The Cheesemonger’s Wife Opens in Historic Orth Building
In mid-June, a new specialty cheese shop dubbed “The Cheesemonger’s Wife,” opened in the Orth Building at 150 South Oregon Street in the space formerly occupied by Sterling Creek Antiques. The shop is the dream […]
Register NOW for Living History Days at Hanley Farm!
Hanley Farm is pleased and excited to announce Living History Days!
The Cascade Civil War Society has teamed with the Southern Oregon Historical Society to present this wonderful event at Hanley Farm. So much will be […]
Jacksonville Publishing Introduces NEW Southern Oregon Wine Scene Magazine!
Jacksonville Publishing has expanded with the launch of a new, wine-only publication, Southern Oregon Wine Scene. The new 44-page magazine covers the Southern Oregon wine region stretching from the Umpqua Valley to Ashland. “It’s the […]
Real Heroes Don’t Wear Capes!
Ruch, Oregon – Explore the concept of “heroes” with a simple but engaging discussion of everyday heroes with Amber Bishop as part of Jackson County Library Services’ “Every Hero Has a Story” Summer Reading Program […]
Time Travel to 1932 via Jacksonville Living History!
Step back in time on Saturday, June 20, 2015, when Historic Jacksonville, Inc. brings the 1873 Cornelius C. Beekman House to life with Living History Tours at 12 noon, 1:30 pm and 3 pm. The […]
Airing the Quilts: Stories from Quilts of the Rogue Valley
Tales from the Collections
Quilts tell many stories. They are the stories and memories and love, quilts made by women, mostly unnamed. Nell Mathern tells the history of quilts in Airing the Quilts: Stories from Quilts […]
June Book Talks & Wine at South Stage Cellars
This month, Book Talks and Wine at South Stage Cellars takes place on Thursday, June 18, from 6:00-8:00pm at the Tasting Room at 125 South Third Street. Local author and culinary maven Tod Davies will […]
Britt Festivals Kicks Off 2015 Season With a Hot Taste of Summer Celebration – by Lee Greene
The 2015 Britt Festivals season got off to an auspicious start Saturday, June 6 with its annual Taste of Summer Celebration in downtown Jacksonville. This year’s event was HOT in every sense of the word. […]