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

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Douglas County Morning News

CITY COUNCIL TO COVER A VARIETY OF TOPICS AT MONDAY NIGHT MEETING

KQEN News Radio

The Roseburg City Council will cover a variety of topics at its meeting Monday night.

The council will vote on increasing the city manager’s monthly salary by 5 percent to $16,340 effective retroactive to September 1st of this year.

Public hearings will be held regarding supplemental budget adjustments in the airport fund for the fiscal year 2025-26 and a resolution exempting the purchase of over $453,000 in stationary, mobile and portable radio equipment from the competitive bidding process.

Councilors will vote on a resolution supporting Destination Downtown Roseburg’s application to the Oregon Main Street Program to become an Affiliated Main Street program.

The council will have second reading of an ordinance making a Planning Commission Code update.

Councilors will vote on authorizing the city manager to execute a lease agreement with the Umpqua Valley Arts Association for use of the Art Center and Clay Place facilities on West Harvard Avenue.

Other items are on the agenda as well. The meeting will be in the council chambers of Southeast Douglas Avenue at 7:00 p.m. The agenda can be found here.

ROSEBURG LIBRARY TO HOST ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PRESENTATION

KQEN News Radio

Roseburg Public Library invites the community to “An introduction to Artificial Intelligence”, on Wednesday, December 10th.

A city release said the event will be held at 12:00 p.m.

Speaker Brandon Ellery is a project leader and systems builder who helps people and organizations use artificial intelligence to create structure, clarity and momentum in everyday life. After years in culinary leadership and project management, he began using AI to organize his own family’s world – streamlining schedules, goals and decision-making. The results were transformative: more focus, less friction and space for what truly matters.

The release said that now, as an AI Concierge, Ellery helps others achieve the same – bridging technology and humanity to make AI accessible, personal and purposeful. His mission is simple: to show that AI isn’t here to replace people; it’s here to strengthen rhythm, restore time and amplify purpose.

The free presentation, which will be held at the library on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard, will focus on:

• Best practices for AI. This includes AI for small business and practical AI uses for daily life.
• Emotional awareness in relation to AI
• Strategies for protecting young people from potential misuse or being misled by AI
• The environmental impacts of AI
• Addressing common misconceptions, such as, “AI is going to replace us”.

For more information, contact Roseburg Public Library staff at: library@roseburgor.gov

DOUGLAS TIMBER OPERATORS PRESENT “TOUGH TREE” AWARD

KQEN News Radio

At the Douglas Timber Operator’s annual Christmas social event on December 2nd, the organization recognized Art Adams of Nordic Veneer for his unique, long-standing service to the local community and the management of area forests, by giving him the Tough Tree Award.

A DTO release said the award is the organization’s highest recognition of individuals “for efforts above and beyond the call of duty for the forest products industry, timber workers, and natural resource dependent communities”.

Preceding the awards presentation, attendees watched a June 2005 video interview of Adams conducted by Rod Greene for the Douglas County Museum. In the interview, Adams recounted the origins of Nordic Veneer and the importance of the timber industry in Douglas County.

Adams said, “You’re part of a community. You employ people. You’re working with people every day. There’s a common thread in our industry of family, community, way of life, giving back to the community”

The Tough Tree Award was presented to Adams by his son JR Adams and grandson Bayley Adams. Upon receiving the award, Adams said, “We’ve seen a lot of things, mills on every street corner, log trucks everywhere. There’s always going to be transition, and nothing’s forever. Our industry has had a tough couple of years. But we’re very resilient, very much perseverant”.

DTO Executive Director Matt Hill said there is no one more deserving of the award than Art Adams. Adams said, “We thank you for your service, and for your family’s ongoing commitment to his industry and community”.

Nordic Veneer is a family-owned and operated business originating in Douglas County in 1954.

OPTIMIST CLUB WITH SANTA HOTLINE ON TUESDAY NIGHT

KQEN News Radio

The Roseburg Optimist Club will have its Santa Hotline on Tuesday night.

Kids can call and speak with Santa Claus from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The number to call is 440-4393. Parents should remember to only have kids call Santa on Tuesday and between those hours.

Douglas County Upcoming Events

Limited Time Events

• Umpqua Valley Festival of Lights 2025 | November 23 - January 1st | 5:30 PM | Link
• Deck the Halls Holiday Decorating Contest | Nov 28 - Dec 15 | Reedsport
• A Holly Dolly Christmas @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | December 5th and 6th | 7 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Holly Jolly Giants @ Wildlife Safari | December 5 - 7, 12 - 14, 19 - 21 | 12 - 2 PM | Link
• Wildlights @ Wildlife Safari | December 5 - 7, 12 - 14, 19 - 21 | 4 - 7 PM | Link
• UACT - CRAZY Little Christmas | December 4 - 21 (Selected Dates) | Link
• Candy Cane Lane | Oakland City Hall | December 5, 6 12, 13 (Friday and Saturday) | 5 - 7:30 PM | Link
• Holiday Village, Thu-Sun and Christmas Eve | December 5 - 22 | River Forks Park | Link
• Holiday Classes @ Create & Sip Studio | Dec 3 - 21 (Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun) | Link

Monday, December 8th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM
• Open Mic Night at Little Brothers Pub, hosted by Benjammin' | 6 - 9 PM | Link

Tuesday, December 9th

• Bingo @ Roseburg Elks Lodge #326 | 6:30 PM
• DJ Bingo @ Workman's Bar and Smokehouse | 6 PM
• DJ Trivia @ Urban NY Pizza & Grill | 7 PM
• Free Line Dancing Lessons - Elements Lounge @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | Every week on Tuesday | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Open Mic Night @ Kodiak Bar & Grill | Every week on Tuesday @ 6 - 8 PM
• Tuesdays! Free Line Dancing Lessons at Elements Lounge in Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Live Music: Mark Malefyt @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Vine Katz Duo (Liz Jones & Dave Wilson on bass) | 2 - 4 PM | Link

Wednesday, December 10th

• 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.
• T. Bone Stone's Old School Blues Jam @ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 PM | Link
• “Bird-Brained: Bird Intelligence and Behaviors” By ornithologist Dan Gleason @ The Roseburg Public Library | 6 PM | Link
• 80's Night at Melrose Vineyards | 5 - 9 PM | Link

Thursday, December 11th

• DJ Trivia @ North Forty Beer Company | 7 - 8:30 PM
• Kick Up the Dust - Line Dancing Lessons @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7 - 8 PM
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday and Saturday | 8 PM
• DJ Bingo @ Brix Bar & Grill | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Draper Jam Night | 8 - 11:30 PM | Link
• Thirsty Thursday Cornhole Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | Every week on Thursday | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Local on Vendor Night @ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 3 - 6 PM | Link
• Open Mic Night @ Oran Mor | 5:30 PM | Link
• Thursday Jam Night at The Scoreboard Annex, hosted by Steve Amari | 8:30 - 11:30 PM | Link

Friday, December 12th

• Friday Pizzas! @ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | 12 - 4PM
• Karaoke Night @ Winchester Pub & Grill | 8 - 11 PM
• Karaoke Night @ Workman's Bar and Smokehouse | 9 PM - 12 AM
• 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.
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday | 8 PM
• Roseburg Ghost Tour | 6:30 PM | Link
• Tubing Season Begins (Weather Permitting) @ Diamond Lake Resort
• Glide Light Parade | 7:30 PM | Starts at Old Glide Mill (Glide Industrial)
• Timber Town Christmas Bazaar | 10 AM - 6 PM | December 12 & 13 | Link

Saturday, December 13th

• Umpqua Valley Farmers Market | 9AM - 1PM | SE Jackson St | Link
• Roseburg Saturday Market - Outside Winter Market | 10AM - 2PM | Harvard Ave - Rife's Home Furniture Parking Lot (Every Saturday until December 20th)
• Drain Farmers Market | 308 N 1st St in Drain @ 10AM - 2PM
• Workman's Community Market | 4550 Old Hwy 99S | 10 AM - 3 PM
• 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
• Karaoke Night - Shamrocks Cocktail Bar | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday | 8 PM
• Holly Jolly Giants @ Wildlife Safari | December 5 - 7, 12 - 14, 19 - 21 | 12 - 2 PM | Link
• Live Music: Heritage Singers @ The Chapel | 4 PM | Link
• Wreaths Across America Day | 1 PM | Link
• Heritage Singers LIVE at The Perfect Occasion Chapel | 4 - 7 PM | Link
• Rush Auer LIVE at Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 9 - 11 PM | Link
• Timber Town Christmas Bazaar | 10 AM - 6 PM | December 12 & 13 | Link
• Snow Dance and Penguin Plunge | Diamond Lake Resort | Link
• Myrtle Creek Winter Festival and DR Johnson Memorial Trucker's Parade | 5:30 PM @ DR Johnson Lumber in Riddle
• Winston Christmas Ball @ Winston Community Center | Social Hour at 6PM, Dance at 7 PM | Link
• Glide Christmas Fair | Sat 10 AM - 4 PM, Sun 10 AM - 3 PM, Santa both day 1-2 PM

Sunday, December 14th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• Holly Jolly Giants @ Wildlife Safari | December 5 - 7, 12 - 14, 19 - 21 | 12 - 2 PM | Link
• Wildlights @ Wildlife Safari | December 5 - 7, 12 - 14, 19 - 21 | 4 - 7 PM | Link
• Santa Sundays @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 1 - 5 PM | Link
• Glide Christmas Fair | Sat 10 AM - 4 PM, Sun 10 AM - 3 PM, Santa both day 1-2 PM
• Drain Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting | Parade at 5 (Ray's Parking Lot). Tree lighting follows | Link

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The Roseburg Receiver Updates

• We now have 17,747 members!!! Thank you all so much for being here!
• There is now an opportunity to advertise your local business with The Roseburg Receiver! If your company is interested, please email advertising@roseburgscanner.com. Your ads will be featured in The Roseburg Scoop emails, videos, website, and much more.
• Project Skywatch - Roseburg's Eyes in the Sky is now seeking funding through donations and sponsors. For information about Project Skywatch, visit https://www.roseburgscanner.com/project-skywatch

The Roseburg Receiver Partners with The Roseburg Plug.

The Roseburg Receiver is excited to share that we’re partnering with The Roseburg Plug to bring an expanded level of real, local coverage to the people of Douglas County.For nearly two years, the Receiver has focused on timely information: scanner traffic, emergencies, outages, weather, community updates, and everything that helps keep people aware and connected.
Now, we’re adding something new: professional, on-the-ground video storytelling, created in partnership with The Roseburg Plug.This collaboration will bring:

• Exclusive field reports filmed directly in our community
• Small-business features with real local impact
• Coverage from the places where things are actually happening
• Stories that add context, depth, and real faces to the moments you see unfolding

The Roseburg Plug will be producing video features specifically for the Receiver, giving our audience a closer look at the people, businesses, and events shaping Douglas County - while we continue to provide the real-time awareness we’re known for. Our mission stays the same.
Our reach, and the way we tell the stories of this community, is about to get even stronger. More to come.

How to Contribute

We welcome all volunteers to share local events and incidents through our Facebook group. Whether you've witnessed something directly or received credible information, your contributions help keep our community informed and aware.

We encourage you to share relevant details and photos when appropriate. However, please note two important guidelines:

1. Maintain privacy by excluding any personal or identifying information
2. Ensure your own safety first - never attempt to post while driving

Your participation strengthens our community network, and your adherence to these guidelines helps keep everyone safe. Thank you for being part of our volunteer reporting team. If you have questions or want to participate as an author for our roseburgscanner.com website, please email community@roseburgscanner.com.

That is the scoop for this Monday morning. Have a great day!

- The Roseburg Receiver Team