Friday, October 26, 2012

Sancuary One Farm Tour

Sanctuary One is a nonprofit care farm located in the Applegate Valley. Farm tours are available by appointment. Please call to make a reservation. There is a requested minimum donation of $10. per person. Children are welcome with adult supervision. Group tours for schools, churches, retirement homes and the like are also available. The guided tour includes an opportunity to learn about care farming, permaculture, local plants and wildlife, and a chance to meet the Sanctuary's herd of rescued animals, including horses, cows, llamas, goats, sheep, pigs, geese, ducks, chickens, dogs, cats and more.
DATE: Saturday, November 03, 2012
TIME: 10:30 AM
LOCATION: Sanctuary One
COST: $10.00
PHONE: 541-899-8627
WEBSITE: www.SanctuaryOne.org

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Autumn in Jacksonville

What better way to enjoy autumn than visiting Historic Jacksonville? The town gardens are still brimming with flowers while the cool nights begin to tint the trees with color. The trolley is still touring about and our quaint streets beckon you to wander through town admiring our historic buildings. The Woodlands trails offer you the opportunity to crunch leaves underfoot, breathe in crisp fresh air, and admire the changing colors; every image you conjure up with thoughts of autumn is yours to experience in Jacksonville. The shops are brimming with great new products and restaurants are serving the bounty of the harvest. And who can resist harvest time in the vineyards? There is no more perfect season to visit the wineries. Plan a day driving through the now colorful vineyards, sipping wine, and munching on a perfect fall picnic full of goodies you picked up in town! So many things await your visit; step into Jacksonville and discover another world. "Meet the Pioneers" October 12th and 13th where Pioneer spirits in costumes share their stories of life in and around Jacksonville and the Rogue Valley www.friendsjvillecemetery.org. Ticket price is $12.00 for adults, children under 12 are $5.00 and the Family Pack (2 adults and up to 3 children) is $29.00, contact the Chamber office at 541-899-8118 or email chamber@jacksonvilleoregon.org