A Few Minutes with the Mayor – by Paul Becker
Driving Through Town…
Red Lily Tasting Room – by Janet Eastman
Red Lily’s tasting room blossoms in June.
Garden of the Month – by Kay Faught
Kay Faught writes about Cheryl & Fred VonTress' lovely Garden...
Jacksonville Pharmacy Closes
The Jacksonville Health Mart Pharmacy at 310 E. California Street has closed its doors.
Bike Polo at Bigham Knoll
Enjoy the fun sport of Bike Polo Mondays at 6pm at Bigham Knoll!
Flags for Our Veterans in the Cemetery
Flags are in place on all of the Veterans graves in the Historic Cemetery. Friends of the Cemetery will be on site Sunday, May 29 & Monday, 30th to assist people and answer questions.
“Burning to Learn” – Firefighters Will Burn J’ville Home
On June 4, 2011 firefighters from Jacksonville Fire & Rescue will be burning a house at 560 “G” Street for training purposes.
JVille Elementary To Perform on Britt Stage Thursday, May 26
The talented kids at Jacksonville Elementary School will perform "Sleeping Beauty Kids" on May 26 on the Britt Stage...
Jacksonville Resident, Linda Otto, Performed at Camelot
Linda Otto, a Jacksonville resident performed at the Camelot Theatre's production of "Crimes of the Heart" as Chick. This is the last performance at Camelot's current location...
Starthistle Fly-in Memorial Day Weekend!
This Memorial Day weekend, May 28-30, the skies over Woodrat Mountain in Ruch will once again be filled with 100+ Paraglider and Hanglider pilots from around the nation...
Jacksonville Fire – People Safe
The Jacksonville Fire Department responded at 4:00 am May 19 to a residential structure fire at 440 West California Street. Prior to fire department arrival, six residents and 3 dogs had evacuated the home. The first crew to enter the home reported fire and smoke […]
Summer Camps!
Registration due by June 1st for Summer Camps at Kids of the Kingdom!
Citywide Garage Sale Being Discussed by City Council
May 17: City Council held a Study Session to address growing concerns about the annual City-wide yard sale, held each September.
Started in the early 1990’s, the non-city and non-Chamber of Commerce-sanctioned event has grown from a one day event into a multi-day event. Police […]
Art Amble Returns May 27!
Starting this month - on May 27, from 5-7pm, the Art Amble will be held every month on the fourth Friday in downtown Jacksonville!
Mark Your Calendar for Britt Opening Day in Downtown JVille June 11!
Taste of Summer” will be Saturday, June 11 in downtown Jacksonville. The day will include a host of activities for families and adults alike, including a newly added matinee concert with Britt favorite Michael Franti.
Fire Department Responds to Fire
Jacksonville Firefighters responded to the Royal Mobile Home Park at 1055 N. 5th Street Friday morning 5/13/11 to a reported structure fire.
Jaspers Burgers Is Leaving Jacksonville
Jaspers Cafe at 100 E. California Street is closing their Jacksonville location on May 31. After two years serving up burgers, shakes and fries, the owners, the Lopez’s, decided to concentrate on their Medford location.
The new owners, known by us as only Bobbi and Matt […]
Artist Gabriel Mark Lipper at Elan Gallery
Reception for Danna Tartaglia cancelled. Elan Gallery will feature Gabriel Mark Lipper's art - details to be announced.
Movie Night in Jacksonville Friday, May 13
May’s Movie Night at Old City Hall brings us a change of pace with a classic adventure film, “The Sea Hawk,” starring Errol Flynn...
Want a Beautiful Hike? Try Forest Park!
Wow! Forest Park is looking amazing – thanks to a hard-working crew of Rangers and volunteers. The New Wooden Panel has great information on the trails and history of this great park. Located 1.7 miles from Downtown Jacksonville on Reservoir Road, the park offers some […]
Forest Park Day – Saturday, May 7
Come out and enjoy FOREST PARK DAY this Saturday, MAY 7, 2011 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Farmer’s Market & Garden Club Sale Returns!
Don't Miss the Farmer's Market & Plant Sale this Saturday, May 7, 9 -2 at the Courthouse Grounds...
Review of City Council Meeting – May 3
Council held a study session on May 3 before its regular meeting to learn more about management practices relevant to the city’s Urban Renewal district program.
- Gary Miller, Executive Director of ACCESS presented his yearly address to Council which included details on the increasing number of Jacksonville families receiving assistance from ACCESS from its energy assistance, […]
Fun at the First Annual Mai Fest at Bigham Knoll!
The First Annual May Day Celebration on May 1st drew huge crowds for music, May Pole, kids face painting, beer, pretzels and all-around fun...
Ginger Rogers Fashion Show a Hit!
SOHS held a great event - Ginger Rogers Fashion Show brought out a room full of glitter and glamour!
Take Care of Your Knees – by Mary Ann Carlson
There are many reasons why ones knee can hurt. One of the more common causes is called illiotibial band friction syndrome. Sounds ominous, doesn’t it? It really isn’t. The IT band is a tough group of fibers that runs along the outside of the thigh […]
Allergies & the Eyes – by Julie Danielson, O.D.
Allergy sufferers know the signs all too well – spring is literally in the air, and coming in direct contact with their eyes. In the U.S., 20 percent of adults and children suffer from allergies. For people who suffer allergy-related eye problems, a number of over-the-counter and […]
The Importance of Local/Cooperation – Gates McKibbin
For breakfast this morning I poached two eggs laid by Trouble, one of Ken Snoke’s chickens. Trouble may be trouble in the hen yard, but she sure knows how to produce picture-perfect green-gray eggs – a color you will not find in PAAS Easter egg dye kits. […]
The Smith’s Garden – by Kay Faught
Beverly & Neill Smith’s rhodie garden
“Rhododendron… (Ancient Greek rhódon “rose,” déndron “tree”) a genus of over 1000 species of woody plants, the heath family, most with showy flowers… includes the plants known as azaleas.”
…And more than 200 of those species are in Beverly Smith’s […]
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – by Paul Becker
ON CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Last month I wrote of the many citizen volunteers who devote their time, their resources, and their energy, to our city. Naturally, not every one has the time to devote to commissions or committees, or for that matter […]
JoyFull Living – by Louise Lavergne
Peaceful Resolutions
Occasionally I’ve suffered from a syndrome I call “Peace at all costs.” Sometimes it’s a good thing. I just accept “what is” and don’t feel the need to be “right,” —but I have to check with myself that the attitude […]
Britt Holding Job Faires
West Coast Events, Britt’s new partner in concessions, will be hosting job fairs and hiring sessions for beverage and food service positions on the Britt hill for the 2011 Britt season.
The job fairs will be:
Saturday May 7th from 12–8 p.m., and Sunday May 8th from […]
HomeWorx – By Cheryl Von Tress
THE ARMOIRE RE-VISITED
Armoires have been loved pieces of furniture for hundreds of years. Their basic practicality combined with simple to ornate style details make them an item to be treasured. With the advent of large-screen TVs, many of us find ourselves in possession of media […]
Huge Turnout for the Historic Beekman Egg Roll!
More than 100 join the Easter Egg Roll Festivities at the Historic Beekman House
Ginger Rogers Fashion Show May 1st!
Ginger Rogers Fashion Show! Sunday, May 1, 2-4 pm at the Rogue Valley Country Club
Cemetery Clean-up
Cemetery Clean-up Saturday, March 19! Lunch Provided!
Schatz Survives Recall by 2-1 Margin
The final numbers indicate that the recall generated a 46% voter turnout with 929 of Jacksonville’s 2024 registered voters participating.
Help Paint the NEW Police Department!
Volunteers needed for a “paint the kitchen” party Sunday, January 23 at 1:00 pm - 225 S. 3rd Street
MAYOR BRUCE GARRETT RESIGNS
Read his letter of resignation here...
MAYOR BRUCE GARRETT RESIGNS
Read his letter of resignation here...
Applegate Adventure
How often does a vacation transcend the outside to the inside, from the excluded to the included, to join the harvest and share stories of the road with new friends?
Shop Local this Holiday Season!
More than ever, our independent retailers in Jacksonville need our support. You can help preserve our downtown area by doing your holiday shopping right here in Jacksonville!
From the Firehouse to Your House
Do the Drill
Your home should be a safe haven. If you do not regularly check for home fire hazards, there is the potential for danger. This year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week is […]
New Fire Department Staff Sworn-In
Chris Arnold sworn in as Jacksonville’s new part time Administrative Fire Chief, in turn swearing in Chris Moore, Captain; Robert Pierce and Alex Cummings, firefighters.
A Room of His Own!
Well-known and liked Jacksonville wine maker, John Guerrero, opens wine tasting room inside Élan Art Gallery
A Few Minutes with the Mayor
This October 19th, Jacksonville celebrates its official 150th birthday. The Sesquicentennial Jubilee held September 17-25th was a prelude to Jacksonville’s actual date of incorporation...
My View, by Whitman Parker, Publisher
The excitement of September’s Jubilee celebration still hangs thick in the air as pinot noir grapes are being harvested from the hillsides of nearby vineyards. Hopefully, you had a chance to partake in September’s festivities […]
Art Event Calendar
Jacksonville Art Events - October 2010
Jacksonville’s GoodBean Coffee Company Wows Java Judges
Michael & Mary Kell, the founders of Jacksonville’s GoodBean Coffee, brought home a Gold and two Silver Medals at the 2010 Best Coffee in Oregon Invitational Championship held at the Oregon State Fair in Salem. GoodBean was the only coffee roaster to win medal honors in three out of the four categories for Best Coffee […]