🌱 How did Jacksonville become Oregon’s most charming small‑town escape?

Hello Jacksonville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Jacksonville become Oregon’s most charming small‑town escape?

Also on today's calendar: The Southern Oregon True Crime Summit.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 47 degrees.
• Thursday: Warmer with clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 46.
• Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 45 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• This Tiny Oregon Gold Rush Town Might Be The Most Charming Getaway In The State (thatoregonlife.com) — If you live in or near Jacksonville, this piece is essentially a love letter to your town—highlighting its gold-rush history, walkable historic district, Britt Music & Arts Festival, nearby wineries, Woodlands trails, and even kid-friendly gold panning. It paints Jacksonville as a year‑round getaway with preserved architecture, lively music nights, and easy access to nature that keeps visitors returning again and again.
   

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📸 Around Jacksonville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jacksonville

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★ Featured events ★

Friday May 15

• Southern Oregon True Crime Summit →
  Bigham Knoll Campus, 525 Bigham Knoll Dr, Jacksonville
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday May 15

• The Southern Oregon True Crime Summit →
  Bigham Knoll Campus, 525 Bigham Knoll Dr, Jacksonville
  1:30 pm

Wednesday June 3

• Bonnie Raitt →
  Britt Festival Pavilion, 350 S 1st St, Jacksonville
  7:30 pm

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📣 Jacksonville Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Community Yoga, 13+ YRS
  Jackson County Library Services Ruch Meeting Room (Full Room A B Side), Ruch Library
  9:00 am
• Community Coffee Hour, 18+ YRS
  Jackson County Library Services Meyer Memorial Trust Community Meeting Room, Phoenix Library
  10:00 am
• Budget Meeting
  Three Rivers/Josephine County SD 8550 New Hope Rd, Grants Pass, OR 97527, USA
  4:00 pm
• Pinot + Pages
  Central Point Chamber of Commerce Hummingbird Estate: 1677 Old Stage Rd. Central Point, OR 97502
  5:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• Central Point Wild Rogue Pro Rodeo
  Central Point Chamber of Commerce Jackson County Expo 1 Peninger Road Central Point, OR 97502
• Read Play Talk, 0-5 YRS →
  Jackson County Library Services Ruch Meeting Room (Full Room A B Side), Ruch Library
  10:30 am
• Eagle Point Friends of the Library Open Cupboards Book Sale
  Jackson County Library Services Meeting Room, Eagle Point Library
  12:30 pm
• Paws to Read: K9 Reading Buddies, All Ages
  Jackson County Library Services Meeting Room, Eagle Point Library
  3:30 pm
• Game Day, 11 - 18 YRS
  Jackson County Library Services Butte Falls Library
  4:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Is there a big Brother big sister program in Southern Oregon or something similar?
  I know they have one in Central Oregon, but I cannot seem to find anything in the Rogue Valley.. I’ll be curious to know anyone’s experience with any… (Nextdoor North Oregon Street)

• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Payroll Clerk in Central Point. Apply here.
• Elwood Staffing posted a job opening for Experienced CNC Machinist in Central Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jacksonville here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Central Point

• Local resident builds little free libraries to inspire more people to read (kdrv.com)
• Why Oregon City has become a tropical plant paradise for collectors (hereisoregon.com)
• PREPS: Crater answers Eagle Point's challenge to claim MWL series (youroregonnews.com)

Medford

• Southern Oregon Open brings thousands to Rogue Valley, boosts local economy (kdrv.com)
• This Grateful Dead-Vibe Pizzeria In Southern Oregon Is A Psychedelic Slice Of Heaven (thatoregonlife.com)
• Jackson County welcomes Oregon's first floating solar project (klcc.org)

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Ok Jacksonville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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