Good morning Douglas County! Happy Monday! Here are today's updates live from the Roseburg Receiver Communications Center.

Today's Current Conditions

As of 6:30AM in Roseburg, Oregon

• Current Temp: 49° F
• Humidity: 77%
• Wind: 4 MPH NW
• Current Conditions: Partly Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 19
• Today's Forecast: High 68 | Low 47
• Yesterday's Rain Levels (April 27th): 0.00
• April's Monthly Rainfall: 0.75 Inches

Roseburg Area Morning News

UMPQUA VALLEY TO SEE A MIX OF DRY CONDITIONS, SHOWERS THIS WEEK

KQEN News Radio

The Umpqua Valley will see a mix of dry conditions and showers this week.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that the area should have high temperatures near seasonal norms on Monday and Tuesday.  A weak front will bring a slight potential for showers on Tuesday.

Wednesday and Thursday will slowly heat up with an afternoon high in the low to mid 70’s on Wednesday and just over 80 degrees on Thursday.  A more significant front is expected to lead to the chance of showers Friday through Sunday. The weekend is forecast to have below normal high temperatures with the mercury reaching only around 60 degrees at the Roseburg Regional Airport.

CITY COUNCIL TO VOTE ON PICKLEBALL COURTS BID AWARD

KQEN News Radio

The Roseburg City Council will vote on awarding the Stewart Park Tennis and Pickleball Court Project to a bidder at its meeting on Monday night.

The idea began to move forward in February of 2023 when the council adopted a resolution supporting the application for an Oregon Parks and Recreation Local Government Grant to provide significant funding for the project. With pickleball considered to be the fastest growing sport in the United States, backers have wanted to see the decades old 11 tennis courts at Stewart Park removed and replaced with 8 new tennis courts and 10 pickleball courts with fencing, lighting, and seating.

The project will allow for increased tournament play in both sports. Umpqua Valley Tennis Center plans on adding around 10 weekend tournaments to their 2026 schedule. These tournaments are projected to include over 1,100 participants traveling from more than 50 miles away.

Funding for the approximately $2.5 million project will come from a state grant of $750,000, nearly $1.1 million dollars raised by the Umpqua Valley Tennis Center, a $160,000 US Tennis Association grant, and from a variety of city funds. Work is expected to begin in late spring and be completed by the end of the year.

Councilors will also vote on authorizing an emergency contract for the permitting, design and bidding services for the replacement of four 72-inch diameter culverts on Parrott Creek at a cost not to exceed nearly $229,000. Staff said the work is needed due to culverts that were severely damaged or collapsed during the March flood event.

Other items are on the agenda as well. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers on Southeast Douglas Avenue. It can be viewed on the city’s Facebook page or seen later at www.cityofroseburg.org

CITY REMINDS RESIDENTS TO KEEP GRASS/WEEDS TRIMMED

KQEN News Radio

As the growing season kicks into high gear, the City of Roseburg reminds property owners to maintain grass and weeds below 12 inches all year to keep the city and its neighborhoods beautiful.

A city release said under Roseburg Municipal Code, public and private property owners are not allowed to create a public nuisance through excess or obnoxious vegetation on any property. Failure to maintain grass or weeds at the appropriate height could lead to city fines or penalties. The code applies to all property owners, developed properties and cleared lots, but not natural areas of undeveloped parcels in their natural state. Keeping vegetation trimmed also reduces wildfire risk to property.

Under Municipal Code, “obnoxious” vegetation includes weeds, grass or legumes taller than twelve inches; poison oak or poison ivy, vegetation that obstructs vision, vegetation including blackberry vines that extend into the public way, are used for habitation by trespassers, or pose a fire hazard because they are near other combustibles. That doesn’t include agricultural crops that aren’t a fire hazard or vision obstruction, or natural vegetation in areas designated to remain in a natural vegetative state and that don’t pose a fire hazard as determined by the Roseburg fire chief.

Complete information on maintaining grass and weeds and related details on the topic is linked: https://www.cityofroseburg.org/news/default/dont-be-nuisance-keep-grass-and-weeds-trimmed/

MOVEMENT ARTS NONPROFT PRODUCTION PREMIERS AT UCC CENTERSTAGE THEATRE

KQEN News Radio

Umpqua Movement Arts Collaboration will produce their first production on the Umpqua Community College campus this weekend.

The non-profit will premiere “Constellations; Dances of the Zodiac” Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. with a follow up afternoon matinee on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. It will take place at the Whipple Fine Arts Centerstage. Special guest performer Martita Santiago will be featured. She is the founder and artistic director of Flamingo Chico with her studio Eugene Flamenco Arts.

Tickets for the performances are $20 per person. Advance purchase is recommended via the WMAC website: www.umacroseburg.com. Attendees are encouraged to attend in costume to highlight their own zodiac sign. The event will feature a no-host bar with refreshments. All ages are welcome to attend.

UMAC is the new home of the Diva Dancers, a group of Douglas County community members who have been preparing for the performances for almost three months. Since 2020, the Diva Dancers have been organized to advance local movement arts by welcoming all adults to participate regardless of dance experience, age or gender in weekly classes and seasonal performances.

Umpqua Movement Arts was formally incorporated in the summer of 2023.

K9S UNLEASHED EVENT HAPPENING ON MAY 18TH

KQEN News Radio

The Friends of the Umpqua Valley Police K9 Programs will hold its annual “K9s Unleashed” event on Sunday, May 18th.

It will be held at the Douglas County Speedway at the fairgrounds, beginning at 2:00 p.m. This year’s fundraiser is partially sponsored by the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians and the Lotus Media companies. The family-friendly event is free to the public, but pets are not allowed.

Multi agency teams will provide demonstrations, pursuits, obstacles and more. A limited supply of event t-shirts, sweatshirts and little plushie K9s will be on sale.

Find out more about Friends of Umpqua Valley Police K9s by going to: www.uvk9.org

Roseburg Area Upcoming Events

Limited Time Events

• Dance Potpourri @​ UMAC Studio | Every Wednesday | March 5 - April 30th | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Link
• "Midwife a Life" + Add'l Exhibits @​ Umpqua Valley Arts | Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday | March 21st - May 30th | 10 AM - 6 PM | Link
• Community Yoga Class @ Body Balance | Every week on Wednesday | March 20 - June 25th | Body Balance Yoga Center | 12 PM | Link

Monday, April 28th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM

Tuesday, April 29th

• Bingo @ Roseburg Elks Lodge #326 | 6:30 PM
• DJ Trivia @ Urban NY Pizza & Grill | 7 PM
• Free Line Dancing Lessons - Elements Lounge @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | Every week on Tuesday | 7 - 9PM | Link
• Open Mic Night @ Kodiak Bar & Grill | Every week on Tuesday @ 6 - 8PM
• Qigong for Health & Healing @ Body Balance Yoga Center | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Link

Wednesday, April 30th

• DJ Trivia @ Backside Brewing Co. | 6 - 7:30 PM
• Karaoke/Open Mic Night @ Idle Hour Tavern | 9 PM - 12:30 AM
• Open Mic at Brix | Every Wednesday | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Karaoke Night at Winston VFW | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• Karaoke Night at The Wild Rose Saloon | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Trivia Night @​ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 9 PM
• Trivia Night @​ Little Brothers Pub | 6 PM
• Bingo @ Roseburg Senior Center | (Every Wed and Fri) - Doors Open at 5 PM, starts at 6:30PM. Food available. Ages 7+. $1 for non-members.
• Dance Potpourri @​ UMAC Studio | Every Wednesday | March 5 - April 30th | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Link
• Community Yoga Class @ Body Balance | Every week on Wednesday | March 20 - June 25th | Body Balance Yoga Center | 12 PM | Link

Thursday, May 1st

• DJ Trivia @ North Forty Beer Company | 7 - 8:30 PM
• Kick Up the Dust - Line Dancing Lessons @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7 - 8 PM
• DJ Bingo @ Brix Bar & Grill | 7 - 9PM | Link
• Celtic Jam Night @ Oran Mor | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• Draper Jam Night | 8 - 11:30 PM | Link
• Pinball Palooza 2025 @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 11 AM - 6 PM | Link
• Thirsty Thursday Cornhole Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Umpqua Valley Fly Fishers Meeting @ The Roseburg Country Club | There will be socializing, guest speakers, raffle prizes and fun! This will be an ongoing event the first Thursday of every month through June | 5:30 PM

Friday, May 2nd

• Friday Pizzas! @ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | 12 - 4PM
• Karaoke Night @ Winchester Pub & Grill | 8 - 11 PM
• TGIF Wine & Pizza @ Abacela | 4 - 7 PM
• Bingo @ Roseburg Senior Center | (Every Wed and Fri) - Doors Open at 5 PM, starts at 6:30PM. Food available. Ages 7+. $1 for non-members.
• Bullseyes & Bites @ The Blade Axe House | Every Friday | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Link
• Karaoke Contest @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 8 - 11 PM | Link
• Wild Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Experience @ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 10:30 PM | Link

Saturday, May 3rd

• Umpqua Valley Farmers Market | 9AM - 1PM | Link
• Drain Farmers Market | 308 N 1st St in Drain @ 10AM - 2PM
• Karaoke Night @​ Brix Bar & Grill | (Every Saturday) @ 7 - 10PM
• Karaoke Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 8PM | Link
• Karaoke Night at Winston VFW | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• Constellations: Dances of the Zodiac @ Whipple Fine Arts Center - UCC | May 3rd and 4th | 7:30 - 9 PM | Link
• Derby Day Social @ Melrose Vineyards | 12:30 - 3:30 PM | Link
• Karaoke Night - Shamrocks Cocktail Bar | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Wild Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Experience LIVE at The Rosebud / ALL AGES | 6 - 9:30 PM | Link
• Battle at the Blendz - Two Piece Face + ODDITIES + When Empires Fall | 6:30 - 11 PM | Link
• Rockwork Orange LIVE at Workman's Bar & Smokehouse - Cinco de Mayo | 8 - 11 PM | Link
• JMann "Scramble for Scholars" Golf Tournament | Public Fundraiser | Bar Run Golf and RV Resort | Link
• Annual Barks and Recreation Festival | Stewart Park | Link
• Plant & Garden Festival | Douglas County Fairgrounds
• Gem and Mineral Show | Douglas County Fairgrounds
• Derby Day Social @​ Melrose Vineyards | 12:30 - 3:30 PM

Sunday, May 4th

• Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11AM - 3PM
• Karaoke Night at The Wild Rose Saloon | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Acoustic Blend LIVE at JosephJane Winery | 3 - 5 PM | Link
• Gem and Mineral Show | Douglas County Fairgrounds

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