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Join JWA for Annual Scotch Broom Pull
Please join members of the Jacksonville Woodlands Association for the annual Scotch Broom pull on Friday, February 11, at 10am. We’ve been doing this for about 15 years, and it’s now become a bit of […]
Mayor Recognizes Outstanding Citizens
Editor’s Note: At the January 4 City Council meeting, a standing-room-only audience packed New City Hall to pay tribute to Mayor Bowen’s yearly award recipients. On behalf of a grateful community, thank you to them […]
Southern Oregon Historical Society Logo Design Contest
“The times, they are a changing”—and the Southern Oregon Historical Society is changing with the times! We need a new logo to reflect the new SOHS, and you are invited to create one for us.
Because […]
SOCAN’s 2022 Master Climate Protector
“This is a life-changing course. It helped me move from … paralysis to empowerment and to action.” Thus commented a recent graduate of SOCAN’s Master Climate Protector course.
Declining snowpack and summer rainfall, ongoing western drought, […]
Britt Creates Britt Festival Orchestra Fund
MEDFORD, OR — In honor of the 60th Anniversary of the Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO) in 2022 and in recognition of Teddy Abrams being honored with Musical America’s 2022 Composer of the Year Award, Britt […]
A Reason to Be Happy – by City Councilor Mike McClain
Like many of you I had many reasons to approach this Christmas season with angst and disappointment, especially given the ravages of Covid-19 and a United States divided like we have not seen since the […]
SOCAN’s 2022 Master Climate Protector
“This is a life-changing course. It helped me move from … paralysis to empowerment and to action.” Thus commented a recent graduate of SOCAN’s Master Climate Protector course.
Declining snowpack and summer rainfall, ongoing western drought, […]
“Kindness” a Guide for Humans by Frank De Luca Ph.D
Book Review by Ginna BB Gordon, Artist/Author/Publisher
“I did not know
The rude cashier’s son
Was expelled from school yesterday
I did not know
The careless driver who pulled in front of me
Just got word that his wife was in […]
SOCCA 2022 Chinese New Year Celebration Canceled
The Southern Oregon Chinese Cultural Association, SOCCA, will not be presenting the Chinese New Year celebration in Jacksonville in February, 2022, Year of the Tiger. This decision was based on multiple factors, including the unpredictability […]
Angel Tree Toy Drive at Brodie Dental
Every year, dozens of caring businesses participate in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Toy Drive program to brighten the lives of families here in the Rogue Valley. Last year, the Salvation Army partnered with the […]