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DOG GONE COMMUNITY – by Belita Palu-ay
Belita’s Space – August 2024
When photographer Martina Patella suggested “the dog days of summer” as the theme for the August cover, the assignment inspired me to curate a celebration of the dogs of Jacksonville.
As we […]
LOVE SINGING? JOIN VOICES OF THE APPLEGATE!
VOICES OF THE APPLEGATE, is back in the swing again and looking forward to another great season this fall. Rehearsals begin September 3 at the Jacksonville Library, every Tuesday evening, from 7-8:30pm. Concerts will be […]
CRATER LAKE IN ONE DAY – by Graham Farran
Discovering Southern Oregon – August 2024
CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK is the “Gem of the Cascades” and a marvel that can be explored in a single day with a well-planned itinerary. The lake is considered the […]
Britt Music & Arts Festival Offering Free Concert Tickets to Firefighters
Thursday, July 11, 2024: Britt Music and Arts Festival is proud to announce a special initiative to recognize and express gratitude to our region’s courageous firefighters who play an integral role in protecting our community. […]
SOCAN Presentation: Nuclear Power – Unaffordable at any Size
Misinformation and disinformation have been the hallmarks of the fossil fuel corporate campaign to undermine climate science and thwart action on climate change. The nuclear industry is not far behind as it constantly tries desperately […]
ANNUAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL IS JULY 13-15
AT THE STORYTELLING GUILD’S 58th Children’s Festival, kids can experience what it’s like to be inside a giant bubble, read a story with Mother Goose, and nail together their own wooden keepsakes among many more […]
CITIZENS FOR A SAFER JACKSONVILLE MEETING IS JULY 9
THE COMMUNITY TOWN HALL MEETING will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 4:30-5:30pm in the Naversen Community Room at the Jacksonville Library. We will review our original recommendations and announce our successful efforts […]
A FESTIVAL FOR THE SCENTSES
EVERY SUMMER, visitors are drawn to the stunning experience that our Jacksonville area lavender farms provide during their annual festivals. The soft fragrance, the fields of fierce violet, along with the many bumblebees and butterflies, […]
CONSTELLATION OF CHANGE – by Belita Palu-ay
Belita’s Space – July 2024
This winter, when the Board of Directors revised the Chamber of Commerce’s mission statement, “vibrant” was an elusive aspiration during particularly dismal days for many of our businesses. The 2024 shoulder […]
Letter to the Editor: Celebrating Community Commitment This 4th of July – by Joe Warren, Postmaster
June 20, 2024
Dear Editor,
As the Postmaster of Jacksonville, Oregon I am writing to express the unwavering commitment of our postal staff to serving our wonderful community. With the 4th of July approaching, a time when […]