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Community forum set Tuesday on future of stray, unwanted animals in Jackson County
County officials, meanwhile, are in midst of gauging support from communities about animal services district to fund construction of a new shelter. A community forum on the future of the Jackson County animal shelter — and stray or unwanted dogs and cats, in general — is set for Tuesday at the Medford library.
Medford Parks and Recreation seeks community opinion
MEDFORD, Ore. – The City of Medford’s Parks and Recreation department was at Rogue X Sunday hoping to get community feedback before they establish the Parks and Recreation strategic plan. The strategic plan will dictate priorities for the department for the next 7-10 years, with the city saying...
Calena Reeves + Wendy Tanner of Southern Oregon Swing Society on Swing Out
MEDFORD, Ore. — The Southern Oregon Swing Out is just around the corner. Southern Oregon Swing Society members Calena Reeves and Wendy Tanner joined anchor Marcus Veal on Sunrise this morning to talk about the upcoming community outreach event. The Swing Out is happening May 3-5 at the Ashland...
Indulge in the Best in Cheese, Wine, and Beer at Oregon’s 2024 Cheese Festival
This April, dairy devotees and cheese connoisseurs will flock to the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Central Point, OR, for the much-anticipated Oregon Cheese Festival. Celebrating its growth over two decades, this farmer’s market-style event stands as one of the largest cheese-themed festivals in the country, offering a delectable showcase of artisan cheesemaking along with an array of accompaniments from vineyards and breweries.
Artists in the Amphitheater comes to Southern Oregon Children's Museum
MEDFORD, Ore. – Many families came to downtown Medford Sunday to attend the Artists in the Amphitheater. Members of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival attended the event and taught children about theater arts. “It's a wonderful partnership with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival,” said Sunny Spicer, the executive director of the...
'Woman Kind' fine art exhibition highlights female artists, helps non-profits
For her series The Creative Way, JPR’s Vanessa Finney spoke with Blake about some of the artists featured at the exhibit, and how it’s benefiting the community with fundraisers for local nonprofits. Here’s an excerpt from their conversation. Vanessa Finney: Beca, now that we’ve established the landscape...
Dancing With The Rogue Valley Stars Sneak Peak: Swag Troopers
MEDFORD, Ore. -- This year's Dancing With The Rogue Valley Stars program arrives next weekend. With the big day approaching, here is a preview of dance teams you can see on May 4. One of these teams is the hip-hop squad "Swag Troopers," and they have their very own Sparrow...
Garden of the Month: Communal effort
Ridgeview Place condo complex skillfully blends landscaped common areas with residents’ private gardens. The condo complex called Ridgeview Place is the Ashland Garden Club’s Garden of the Month for April 2024. The 12-unit development faces Mountain Avenue just southwest of the corner with East Main Street. The five homes that are numbers 51 through 59 face the street and the other seven homes are behind. The complex was built in 2015 by KDA Homes. KDA’s owner, Laz Ayala, hired landscape architect Laurie Sager (now Thornton) for the initial garden design.
Wed 9:25 | Something beyond busking: the work of Ashland's 'Park Music Beauty'
One man and his cello have now provided thousands of hours of musical enjoyment in Ashland's Lithia Park. Daniel Sperry plays his cello in the park for several hours at a time, usually five days a week. And now he's looking to launch a new generation of people providing music in public spaces, through the nonprofit Park Music Beauty.
Central Point celebrates Earth as families come out to celebrate our planet
Nikki Petersen and Elizabeth Blodgett from Central Point Parks and Rec talks to Newswatch 12's Carlos Murrieta about the Earth Day celebration being put on. Central Point celebrates Earth Day at Bohnert Park. Earth Day is being celebrated in Central Point today with a gathering at Bohnert Park. There were...
How to effectively workout with spring pollen allergies
MEDFORD, Ore. – With summer approaching, many people are trying to get their workouts in before heading to the beach. This can be harder for people struggling with allergy symptoms. For those struggling with allergies, the best option to avoid having those symptoms is by working out inside. Gym...
Ashland Creatives: Seeing gender insights through Shakespeare’s lens
Lisa Wolpe wrote, directs and stars in ‘Shakespeare and the Alchemy of Gender’. Writer, performer, director, teacher and world traveler Lisa Wolpe, currently starring in a one-woman show at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, has been in the world of theater for more than 50 years. Born in Palo Alto,...
“Little Shop of Horrors” takes the stage at the Oregon Cabaret Theatre
ASHLAND, Ore. – The Oregon Cabaret Theatre is wrapping up its latest mystery and opening up the doors to a thrilling new story. Now that its run of “Clue” is over, the Cabaret is gearing up for its next performance, “Little Shop of Horrors”. Pairing...
Poetry Corner: Two poems from Ashland poets
The Poetry Corner has been launched, and you are invited to enjoy poems from local poets inspired and writing about Ashland and Southern Oregon in general. The Poetry Corner will publish poems on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Depending on their length, one or more poems may be published.
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