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Britt Announces First Set of “Britt Presents” Concerts for 2023
JACKSONVILLE, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival is excited to announce the first installment of Britt Presents music & comedy concerts for the 2023 summer season. The first of two season announcements, this group of shows […]
Volunteers Needed for Chamber Events!
Chamber Chat – March 2023
Calling all volunteers! As a way to support our local businesses and encourage tourism in Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce sponsors many events throughout the year, including large events like […]
Magnolia Inn (now Hotel) Re-Opens!
The public is invited to an open house to celebrate the re-opening of the renovated Magnolia Inn, now the Magnolia Hotel. Over the last few months, new owners,
Jeff and Nikki Bale, have been busy converting […]
In Memory of Dirk Siedlecki: Jacksonville Loses a Consummate Volunteer – by Jacksonville City Councilors Mike McClain and Steve Casaleggio
On January 31, Jacksonville lost an icon when the mainstay of the Jacksonville Historic Cemetery, Dirk Siedlecki, passed away after a short illness. How this Long Island, New York man ended up in Jacksonville and […]
JAAM on St. Patrick’s Weekend – by Peggy Dover
The swallows have returned, and spring bulbs pop with color. Wildflowers pepper the woodland trails, and the general feelings of restlessness and excitement can only be blamed on spring fever, a tolerable malady. Spring is […]
Don’t Be Pigeon-Hearted: Come Meet Pigeons at Rebel Heart Books! – by Sindy Harris
This February, I had the privilege of putting up a display about pigeons at Rebel Heart Books. My husband and I have a sanctuary for rescued, domesticated pigeons in Jacksonville. I was also invited to […]
Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO) Announces 2023 Season
Oregon’s Britt Festival Orchestra returns June 15 – July 1, highlighting a film score and four outstanding guest artists
MEDFORD, OR — The Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO) announces its 2023 season, anchoring Oregon’s Britt Music and […]
Parkinson’s Support/Care Group: Where Balance Flows Openly – by Richard S. Hunter
In December of 2014, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). As the Neurologist explained my options, my wife Kerry rubbed my back in an attempt to soften the blow. It didn’t work! The doctors […]
Jacksonville Physical Therapy Welcomes Pelvic Floor Therapist – by Peggy Dover
Jacksonville Physical Therapy is excited to announce the addition of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Amanda Falkena to their clinic.
“We are honored to have Amanda join us,” says Lynn Reordan, co-owner of JPT. “Amanda’s skills address […]
Happy Retirement, Carolina Boothby!
On Friday, January 13, Carolina Boothby officially retired from the Jacksonville Post Office after a 24-year career. She’s pictured here with (l-r) former Postmaster Tom Simmons, Barney Phillips, Carolina Boothby, Kramer Edwards, and Alex Pappas. […]