Robbie Collins’ Cannon Ball Explodes
The Southern Oregon Historical Society turned over the cannon ball to the Counter Terrorism Section of the Oregon Department of Police...
Rockin Out at Britt’s First Rock Camp!
Happening NOW at the Jacksonville Courthouse is the first Summer Rock Camp...
Merrill Cellars Opens New Tasting Room in Jacksonville
Tucked behind the Umpqua Tasting Room and next to the McCulley House, Merrill Cellars is a not-to-be missed stop...
Jacksonville Art Amble this Friday, July 22
Enjoy downtown Jacksonville while getting up close and personal with our fabulous, local artists at this Friday's ART AMBLE!
Record Number of Runners in Britt Firehouse Run
Saturday, July 16, 100 runners from across the state and western US took part in the 10th annual event - a record!
State Treasurer, Ted Wheeler, Speaks at Bigham Knoll
Ashland Partners' Client Conference, held July 15, brought clients & staff from all over the world...
Eugene Bennett Estate Sale This Weekend
This weekend, July 15 - 17, Wall Auctioneers is holding Jacksonville's Artist, Eugene Bennett's Estate Sale. Auction Saturday, July 23
Letter of Thanks to The Jacksonville Review!
Thanks Jeff for the nice letter about The Review...
July’s Free Movie Night – by Paul Becker
Movie Night on Friday, July 15 offers up the 1936 classic, "COME AND GET IT"...
Children’s Festival Photo Gallery
Great photos of the Children's Festival!
Hanley Horse Plow Action on July 9
See these great photos and VIDEO of the awesome Hanley Farm Horse Plow on July 9...
Hands-on Fire Extinguisher Training was a Hit
Great Service by the Jacksonville Fire Department on July 9...
Jacksonville’s Own Gypsy Soul Performing at Britt!
Such excitement that the duo will headline at Britt on Saturday, July 16...
Children’s Festival Happening NOW in Jacksonville!
Sponsored by the Storytelling Guild of Jackson County, the 45th annual Children's Festival 3 day event will take place July 10-12 at the Britt Festival Grounds
City Council July 5 Meeting Summary
July 5th's City Council Meeting covered the appeal of developer Todd Zitner for a housing unit and an appeal by resident Marta Lyons on Frau Kemmling...
Valley View Winery Wins HUGE Viognier Award!
Valley View's 2008 Viognier wins prestigious award at the San Francisco International Wine Festival...
History Saturday this Weekend!
Learn about the Masonic Section of the Historic Jacksonville Cemetery this Saturday, June 9 from 10 - 11:30...
Fire Extinguisher Importance & Training – by Fire Chief, Devin Hull
Special Fire Extinguisher Training this weekend, July 9, 10-12 at the Jacksonville Fire Department...
Volunteer Organizations
Here's a list of the volunteer opportunities and organizations in Jacksonville.
Boosters Club Works on Britt Gardens
Britt-loving members from the Boosters Club worked in the Lower Britt Gardens to clear out an overgrown section...
New Rock Camp for Teens!
Applications are now being accepted for Britt’s first annual Rock Camp July 18-22, 2011 for ages 13-17...
Jacksonville Planning Department Has New Phone & Hours
The Planning Department will be closed July 5-8, and has new hours as of July 11...
Tips for Houseguest Visits – by Linda DeWald
We live in a magical gem of a city. It’s a joy when friends and family visit from afar...
Children and Exercise – by MaryAnn Carlson
The percentage of overweight and obese kids has more than doubled over the past 30 years...
Garden of the Month – by Kay Faught
Kim Cox’s and Gene Zieman's garden on Pair-A-Dice Ranch Road is a Van Gogh painting...
My View, July 2011 – by Whitman Parker
This July marks my third anniversary as Publisher of the Jacksonville Review...
Fireworks – Rules & Safety – by Fire Chief, Devin Hull
Using fireworks is illegal within the Jacksonville city limits...
Quilts, Quilts & More Quilts! By Carolyn Kingsnorth
The 33rd Annual Quilt Show runs from 10am to 4pm, July 8 & 9; 10am to 3pm, July 10, at Jacksonville Elementary School...
Britt Season’s in Full Swing!
Britt Festivals, Jacksonville's fabulous outdoor venue offers a great summer schedule...
Art Amble this Friday, June 24, 5-7pm!
33 stores, tasting rooms & restaurants will be open and/or featuring 26 artists for the Art Amble This Friday, 5-7, downtown Jacksonville
Live Music Options in Jville!
Check out all of these great venues for live music at our local tasting rooms, restaurants & bars!
Free Movie Night – this Friday, 17th!
This Friday's presentation of 1776 at Old City Hall begins at 6:30 PM!
Gold Dust Cafe Opens in Jacksonville
Gold Dust Café replaces Jaspers, and offers up hand-crafted burgers, a variety of gourmet sandwiches and wraps...
Create a Henna design – for 10-18 Year-olds
Henna Body Art Program at the Jacksonville Library, June 27, 2-4...
Jacksonville Particpates in SOPTV Membership Drive
Jacksonville merchants came together to offer a "Staycation Package" worth $1400 for the June SOPTV Membership Drive!
Britt Festivals Gets Off to a Jumpin’ Great Start!
Michael Franti on the exciting Britt Hill opened the 49th season...
A Fabulous Jacksonville Event Saturday, June 11th
"Taste of Summer" event in Jacksonville was outstanding!! Hundreds of residents and visitors from all over the country came to enjoy the festivities! Photo Gallery here...
Kindergarten Grads Sing & Sign!
Check out this wonderful video taken of the Jacksonville Elementary school children singing (and signing) about Jacksonville. Mrs. Adams' am kindergarten class graduation today.
Enjoy Hanley’s Self-Guided Tours
Hanley Farm is open Fridays (4-7pm), Saturdays & Sundays (11am-3pm), June 3-August 28, for self-guided tours...
Pony Espresso adds Beer, Wine & Music!
Wine & beer are now being served at Pony Espresso...happy hours from 4-6, open until 8 Thursday through Saturday...
June 11th Events in Jacksonville!
Check out the Events happening in Jacksonville & Applegate on June 11th...
Michael Franti & Friends Children’s Matinee
Michael Franti & Spearhead will present a Britt Festivals children's matinee at 3pm on June 11th.
China Business & Education Conference comes to Jacksonville
Mel & Brooke Ashland hosted the China Business and Education Conference at their Bigham Knoll Campus on Saturday, June 4...
New – SENIOR WATCH PROGRAM
This program is to assist senior citizens or disabled adults who reside within the city limits, alone, with no means or capacity...
Protect Your Eyes From UV Radiation – by Julie Danielson, O.D.
Just as you need sunscreen to protect your skin from ultraviolet (UV) light, you also need sun protection for your eyes. UV radiation is a component of solar energy...
My View, June 2011 – by Whitman Parker
Summer is finally here – along with a jam-packed June and a seasonal smorgasbord of things to do in and around Jacksonville!
Out & About – at the ART AMBLE!
Check out these great photos of the Art Amble on Friday, May 27 in downtown Jacksonville! Great turnout - and beautiful art!
Barbecue Safety Tips – by Fire Chief, Devin Hull
Grilling and barbecues during the summer months are standard summer activities for many U.S. families. However, grilling can be a dangerous activity, causing some 6,000 fires (costing $35 million in property damages) yearly.
Reflections – by Gates McKibbin
The sign at the Children’s Advocacy Center in Medford features a tag line that would do a Madison Avenue advertising agency proud. It says, “Healing Children at the Speed of Love.”
The Unfettered Critic-by Paula Block & Terry Erdmann
A Clean, Well-lighted Place...With Coffee To Go (Or Stay!)