February 3, 2026

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

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For many in Douglas County, the idea of a college dedicated entirely to Service Dogs may sound surprising. What surprises people even more is that the modern service dog concept traces back to the founder of that very school, and that the college is now based in Canyonville

Bergin College of Canine Studies operates from a 14-acre campus in Canyonville after relocating to the former Canyonville Christian Academy to expand its facilities and strengthen its educational and training environment. The college is both an academic institution and a nonprofit Service Dog organization, with a dual mission focused on education and purpose-driven dog training.

Right now, local volunteers are needed to serve as puppy raisers for Service Dogs In Training. This stage of development is critical, and two puppies are expected to be ready to move into homes within the next few weeks.

Where the Service Dog Began. One Partnership that Changed Everything

In the mid 1970s, Dr. Bonnie Bergin began challenging how society viewed disability and independence. At the time, people with severe physical disabilities were often institutionalized or expected to rely entirely on human caregivers to navigate daily life.

One of the first people she worked with was Kerry Knaus. Knaus used a wheelchair, and she could not hold her head upright without assistance. Addressing that need required rethinking what a dog could be trained to do, moving beyond obedience and into precise, reliable physical support and positioning.

The dog trained for that early work was Abdul, recognized as the first service dog. Together, Knaus and Abdul became the first Service Dog Team the world came to know. Their partnership demonstrated that a dog could provide consistent, task based assistance while also offering something humans often cannot. Unconditional, unbiased support without judgment, expectation, or agenda.

The world said no. One dog, and one team, made it yes.

Independence from constraints, including constraints created by humans

Independence is not only about mobility. It is also about freedom from the daily constraints that can come with relying on other humans. Even well meaning support can bring limitations, delays, misunderstandings, or judgment. A trained Service Dog is steady, consistent, and task focused, with a calm presence that does not change based on mood, bias, or social pressure. Dogs bring unconditional love. They are unbiased.

At Bergin College of Canine Studies, Service Dogs are educated to perform more than 112 strategic commands within a proprietary "SMARTEST DOG" training command system designed to support individuals with mobility needs and mental illness challenges.

What Service Dogs Offer That Humans Often Can’t

The virtues Service Dogs bring are often the very virtues people wish they could depend on more consistently from other humans.

Service Dogs do not judge. They do not betray trust. They do not hold grudges. They give steady companionship and loyal partnership, and they do it in a way that feels emotionally safe to many people, especially those who have lived through trauma. That reliability is not a slogan. It is part of what makes the service dog relationship unique. No betrayal. No judgment. Just love and trust, given freely.

Veterans, PTSD, and Why This Work Matters

This mission places strong emphasis on Veterans, including those living with PTSD. For many Veterans, trauma is tied to human harm and human threats. Even after returning home, civilian life can bring a different kind of darkness through isolation, hypervigilance, and the feeling of being judged or misunderstood.

For many Veterans, the enemy they faced was human, and the nervous system does not always forget that. Back home, they can also feel harmed again in a different way by judgment, misunderstanding, and the pressure to explain what they have been through. A dog does not carry that human edge. Dogs are unbiased, unconditional, and loyal, and they look different from the source of the threat. If a stranger walked up and promised unconditional support, most people would hesitate. A dog proves it through presence and consistency.

A Service Dog offers something profoundly different. The dog does not resemble an enemy, does not interrogate someone’s pain, and does not require a person to explain themselves to be accepted. The dog provides presence, loyalty, and trained support that helps many handlers re enter public life, rebuild trust, and regain a sense of safety and independence.

Service Dogs help multiple segments of the community

Bergin College’s mission serves multiple segments of the community. Service Dogs can support people across many vulnerable groups, including Veterans, the elderly, children, incarcerated people, teens in juvenile halls, and others who need purpose, connection, and a path forward.

The common thread is not a demographic. It is need. The college’s message is that Service Dogs are for those who need them most, and that the impact reaches far beyond one category of client.

Paws for Purple Hearts, and a connected mission

The program is closely connected to Paws for Purple Hearts (PPH), an independent nonprofit organization that shares deep roots with Bergin College of Canine Studies. While the two organizations operate separately, they work in reciprocal ways, grounded in a shared heritage, vision, and training philosophy centered on service dogs and Veteran support.

Puppies bred and nurtured through Bergin are placed into PPH’s nationwide network, where they are trained to support Veterans throughout their lives. Many instructors within PPH are Bergin graduates, and Bergin’s educational models, handling standards, and evidence-based training philosophies are treated as essential to the mission. Instructors who are not graduates of Bergin’s AS, BS, or MS programs undergo an extensive onboarding process aligned with Bergin’s deep-dive summer certificate–level training as a minimum standard.

PPH currently operates at seven locations across the United States, serving Veterans and active-duty service members through its Canine Assisted Warrior Therapy (CAWT) sessions and by placing service and facility dogs at no cost. These programs support individuals living with injuries related to military service, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injuries (TBI), military sexual trauma (MST), and physical injuries.

Instructors and dogs work alongside Veterans Affairs staff and psychiatrists at PPH sites and VA facilities, with additional sessions conducted at Veterans Homes and aboard Navy ships. Two PPH locations, in Alaska and Texas, are also participating in Veterans Administration–related research tied to an Act of Congress known as the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) Act. PPH leadership has set a long-term goal of being within a two-hour reach of any Veteran in need of assistance.

Why Canyonville, and why community matters

Bergin College of Canine Studies relocated to Canyonville about two years ago and expanded into the former academy campus to support long term growth. The long term vision includes as many as 100 students on campus at a time, with each student paired with a dog in training.

College leaders have been direct about what that means for a small town. Dogs in training have public access rights. Students are still learning. Integration requires communication, patience, and local involvement. The goal is to become part of Canyonville in the most positive way possible.

That vision depends on community participation, not isolation.

How puppies become Service Dogs

Nicole Roberts, the Puppy Parent Manager at the college, explained that puppies move through three main stages on their path to service work, and volunteers play a meaningful role at every step.

Stage one, Puppy Paradise

From birth to about 12 to 14 weeks, puppies live on campus in a dedicated area known as Puppy Paradise. During this period, puppies receive daily care, early training, and socialization from staff, students, and volunteers.

Volunteer puppy petters interact with puppies as early as two weeks old through gentle handling and positive touch during a critical stage of brain development.

Stage two, puppy raisers

At around 12 to 14 weeks, puppies move into homes with volunteer puppy raisers. Raisers help puppies learn how to live in a home environment, practice basic obedience, and build confidence through exposure to everyday sights, sounds, and experiences.

These dogs are Service Dogs In Training and are supported through college provided training guidance and veterinary care.

Stage three, advanced training

At about a year to a year and a half, dogs return to the college to work closely with students on advanced training and preparation for graduation. During school breaks, the program may also need short term foster homes to provide stability for dogs in training.

Why puppy raisers matter now

Volunteers are woven into every stage of a dog’s development. Two puppies are ready to move into stage two and need raisers.

Puppy raisers are not expected to train dogs on their own. The program provides support, structure, and guidance. What volunteers provide is a stable home, daily routines, and real world experience that helps dogs grow into calm, confident partners for future handlers.

Why Volunteers Do This Work

Volunteers do this for a higher purpose. To help humanity, and to help those who need the dog the most in the end.

Fostering a Service Dog In Training and then letting that dog go is one of the hardest things volunteers do. The dogs feel like children. Volunteers keep going because they believe their dog, raised with love, is going on to do great things. They keep the dogs in their hearts even after they leave the nest.

Love lives at the intersection of service for others. Where love meets service.

How to get involved

Bergin College of Canine Studies is currently accepting applications for puppy raisers, puppy petters, and short term foster volunteers. Those interested can contact the college to learn about requirements, time commitment, and next steps.

Email: Nicoler@berginu.edu
Phone: 707 779 2070
Contact Form: https://forms.gle/rkE4mN6hh6AgW24L6
Address: 250 E 1st Street, Canyonville, OR 97417

Coverage

Stay tuned as The Roseburg Receiver and The Roseburg Plug continue sharing the story of Bergin College of Canine Studies, with more segments ahead highlighting its history, mission, and impact.

A Roseburg man has been arrested on arson-related charges following a January incident that prompted an emergency response over concerns of a natural gas leak.

According to the Roseburg Police Department, officers and Roseburg Fire Department crews responded on Jan. 19, 2026, to a report of a possible gas leak at a residence in the 700 block of SE Kane Street. Fire personnel entered the apartment and located the resident, identified as Steven Lee Snedegar, 74, inside.

During the response, investigators discovered fire damage behind the kitchen range and determined that the apartment’s gas line had been intentionally removed, according to a subsequent fire marshal investigation.

Police said Snedegar was transported to Mercy Medical Center for evaluation. While being treated, he allegedly made statements indicating he had attempted to cause an explosion at the apartment following a dispute with his landlord.

Snedegar was later contacted by officers on Jan. 29 and taken into custody.

He is facing charges of first-degree arson and recklessly endangering another person. The investigation remains ongoing.

Class was in session at the Domino’s in Winston on Jan. 28, but instead of desks and worksheets, pre-kindergarten students from Looking Glass Elementary learned through hands-on experiences, teamwork, and pizza dough.

Angelique Martinez, the local owner of the Winston Domino’s, hosted a free “pizza school” for the students, offering them an inside look at how food moves from ingredients to finished meals. The visit introduced students to food sources, basic store operations, preparation practices, and the opportunity to make their own personal pizzas.

Martinez regularly hosts pizza school sessions for students of various ages throughout the year. Her goal is to teach kids about food while encouraging them to explore their interests and understand that there are many different paths to a meaningful and successful life.

“Feeding people is truly a blessing, and being able to give back and inspire kids is incredibly rewarding,” Martinez said during the event.

The idea for pizza school took shape after Martinez discussed the concept with her sister, a preschool teacher. Together, they saw an opportunity to combine education with hands-on learning in a familiar, welcoming environment. What started as an idea quickly became a recurring community program.

During the visit, students were divided into three groups and rotated through stations designed to encourage sensory learning and participation.

The first stop was a guided store tour, where students explored the dry storage area and learned where ingredients come from and how the store operates day to day. Children were able to touch sealed product packaging, see behind-the-scenes areas, and hear a brief introduction to the history of Domino’s.

The second station featured a playful activity called “Avoid the Noid Dough Toss,” a game created by Martinez that allowed students to toss unusable dough at the brand’s longtime cartoon rival, the Noid. The activity focused on coordination, movement, and fun while reinforcing that mistakes and leftover materials can still have a purpose.

The final station centered on pizza making. Before starting, students lined up to wash their hands and learned basic food safety practices. Each child then moved to an individual workstation with a prepared dough patty waiting for them. Martinez demonstrated dough stretching techniques and explained how to add sauce and toppings.

She encouraged creativity and individuality, reminding students that different approaches can still lead to great results. Each pizza reflected the child who made it, ranging from carefully arranged toppings to imaginative designs.

After completing all three stations, the students gathered in the lobby, where Martinez presented each child with a goody bag. The bags included Domino’s branded items, a Junior Pizza Maker Certificate, and gift certificates. Each student received vouchers for one small one-topping pizza and a 16-piece order of Bread Bites, along with a separate certificate for their parents or guardians for one large two-topping pizza.

Martinez’s connection to Domino’s began in 2016 when she started working two days a week as a store opener in Sutherlin. At the time, she was a single mother commuting by bicycle. Through years of dedication and advancement within the company, she eventually became a franchise owner and now operates the Winston location.

Today, Martinez says giving back through programs like pizza school is an important part of her role in the community. By opening her store to students and families, she hopes to show young people that curiosity, effort, and passion can lead to many different opportunities.

For Martinez, pizza school is about more than food. It is about creating a safe place to learn, explore, and imagine what the future could hold.

Winston police have arrested a 19-year-old Douglas County man following an investigation into an alleged drive-by shooting reported last month in Winston.

According to the Winston Police Department, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 330 block of Southeast Darrell Street on January 17. The incident prompted an investigation that ultimately identified Trevor Bradley Villarreal, 19, of Wilbur, as a suspect.

Police said investigators executed search warrants on January 25 involving Villarreal’s vehicle and cellphone. During the search, officers seized a firearm and took Villarreal into custody.

Villarreal was arrested and transported to the Douglas County Jail, where he was lodged on multiple charges. Court records indicate he is facing counts that include unlawful use of a weapon and second-degree criminal mischief.

In addition to the charges related to the January incident, Villarreal is also accused of providing false information to a peace officer. That charge stems from an unrelated outstanding warrant dating back to September 2024, according to Douglas County Circuit Court records.

The case remains under investigation. Winston police were assisted during the investigation by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the Douglas County Interagency Narcotics Team.

Anyone with additional information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Winston Police Department.

Sutherlin Police and other agencies responded to reports of gunshots on Monday afternoon and eventually found one person that was deceased.

Police Chief Troy Mills said at approximately 3:40 p.m. SPD officers with assistance of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon State Police were dispatched to the 1200 block of East Third Avenue after callers indicated that they had heard two gunshots. Mills said one of the rounds traveled through the back wall of a nearby home and nearly struck a resident inside.

Officers quickly secured the area and determined that the gunshots originated from a neighboring residence located behind the affected home in the 1200 block of East Second Avenue. A reverse 911 notification was issued to nearby residents, and the area was temporarily secured for safety.

Mills said after several unsuccessful attempts to contact anyone inside the residence where the gunshots originated, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Response Team made entry into the home. Once inside, they located an elderly female deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. A deceased dog was also found inside the residence.

Mills said the name of the deceased woman is being withheld pending next of kin notifications.

The investigation is ongoing with no threat to the public.

Oregon’s labor force has grown slightly despite a negative turn in job growth.

A State of Oregon Employment Department release said Oregon saw job growth in a handful of sectors and experienced a small increase in its labor force, but overall, the state lost jobs in 2025 as the unemployment rate rose nearly a point to 5.2 percent.

In reviewing the year, State Employment Economist Gail Krumenauer noted job gains were concentrated in private health care and social assistance, but rising jobless workers resulted in the highest unemployment rate – outside of a recession or recovery period – in a decade.

Looking ahead, Oregon’s Office of Economic Analysis expects a rebound to slow job gains in 2026.

Visit www.qualityinfo.org to view the full Year in Review article from the State of Oregon Employment Department.

The SMART Reading program has volunteer opportunities in the Umpqua Valley.

The City of Myrtle Creek has announced a change in its schedule of public meetings for February.

• The city council will hold a meeting Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. The Urban Renewal Agency will meet following the council meeting.
• The mural committee has moved its meeting to Tuesday, February 10th at 2:30 p.m.
• The park commission will gather on Tuesday, February 10th at 5:30 p.m.
• The city council will also meet on Tuesday, February 17th.

All meetings are held in the city council chambers on Northwest Pleasant Street and are ADA accessible.

For more information on the City of Myrtle Creek, go to: https://www.cityofmyrtlecreek.com/

The City of Sutherlin is moving its council meetings from evenings to mornings, starting next week.

A city release said the transition will begin with the next council meeting, which will be held on Monday morning, February 9th at 10:00 a.m. The Urban Renewal Agency will meet prior to the council meeting, at 9:45 a.m.  Meetings will continue to be held in Civic Auditorium at 175 East Evertte Avenue. The agenda will be available prior to the meeting at: https://www.sutherlinoregon.gov

No information regarding the reasons for the time change for council meetings was provided.

Starting in April, all Umpqua National Forest-operated developed recreation sites will transition to cashless fee collections through Scan & Pay or reservations through www.recreation.gov

A UNF release said Scan & Pay allows visitors to pay on their mobile device for first-come, first-served campsites or activities via QR code instead of with cash or checks. The new Scan & Pay feature will be used at campgrounds, trailheads, showers, RV dump sites, boat ramps and picnic day use areas across the forest.

With limited or no cell service across the Forest, visitors will need to download the www.recreation.gov.app and a valid payment method before heading out on a adventure. After paying, visitors should write down and display their confirmation code on their vehicle dashboard or campsite post. At recreation sites with no cell service, the payment will be noted as “pending” with the payment going through once service is restored.

Recreation sites that will no longer be accepting cash or check after April 1st are listed below.

• Boulder Flat Campground (winter only; operated by WESTrek in summer)
• Broken Arrow Campground
• Broken Arrow Campground Showers and RV Dump (donation)
• Clearwater Falls Campground
• Diamond Lake Campground
• Diamond Lake Campground Showers and RV Dump (donation)
• Diamond Lake North Shore Boat Ramp
• Diamond Lake South Shore Boat Ramp and Picnic Area
• Howlock Mountain Trailhead
• Kelsay Valley Horse Camp Campground
• Mount Thielsen Trailhead
• Thielsen View Campground
• Thielsen View Boat Ramp
• Toketee Campground (winter only; operated by WESTrek in summer)
• Umpqua Hot Springs Trailhead
• Whitehorse Falls Campground

North Umpqua Ranger District

• Hemlock Lake Campground
• Hemlock Meadows Campground
• Island Campground (winter only; operated by WESTrek in summer)
• Lake in the Woods Campground
• Steamboat Falls Campground
• White Creek Campground (winter only; operated by WESTrek in summer)

Tiller Ranger District

• Ash Flat Campground
• Boulder Creek Campground
• Devils Flat Campground
• Dumont Creek Campground
• South Umpqua Falls Campground
• South Umpqua Falls Picnic Area
• Threehorn Campground
• Three C Rock Campground

Roseburg High School Theater Department will present, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” beginning February 27th.

The synopsis said with charm, wit and heart, the production will celebrate the simple joys and everyday struggles of childhood through the bellowed characters of the Peanuts gang. Based on the iconic comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, this musical revue brings Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Sally and Schroeder to life in a series of vignettes that explore friendship, imagination, perseverance, and what it really means to be “happy”.

The show will feature a collection of memorable music numbers. “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” captures the humor and heart of Schulz’s timeless world and reminds of all ages that life’s greatest moments are often found in its simplest pleasures.

The production will be presented in the Rose Theater at RHS on West Harvard Avenue. Shows will be presented Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. from February 27th to March 8th. Tickets are $11 for adults, and $6 for children age 13 and under and students with identification.

Friends of Umpqua Valley Police K9 Programs presents the Hops for K9 Cops Event on Sunday, March 15th.

It will take place at 2:00 p.m. at Backside Brewing Company on Northeast O’Dell Avenue in Roseburg. Attendees can meet the K9 teams and see demonstrations of what they can do. Pizza will be provided and there will be a 50/50 raffle. Those at the event are invited to stay after and play K9 trivia to test their knowledge and have the opportunity to win prizes.

Tickets are $50 per person with youth under age 12 admitted for $25. To purchase tickets, scan the QR code above or go to: https://uvk9.org/

Limited Time Events

• In Studio Classes @ Create & Sip Studio | January 8 - May 17th | Every Week on Wed - Sun
• "Shifting Landscapes" + Add'l Exhibits @ Umpqua Valley Arts | January 9 - March 6 | Every week Tuesday - Friday | 10 AM - 6 PM | Link
• Sweeney Todd @ Umpqua Actors Community Theatre (UACT) | Jan 30 - 31, Feb 1, 5-8, 12-15 | 7 PM | Link
• “The Power of Place,” Photography Exhibit @ Roseburg Public Library | Jan 15 - Feb 19 | Tuesday - Saturday
• 30th Annual Sportsmen's & Outdoor Recreation Show @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | Feb 6-8 | 12 -7 PM | Link

Monday, February 2nd

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM
• Live Music: Erik Schnautz @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link

Tuesday, February 3rd

• 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
• All Ages Jazz Jam @ North Forty Beer Company | 5 - 7:30 PM | Link

Wednesday, February 4th

• 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 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.

Thursday, February 5th

• 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
• JAM NIGHT: Steve Amari’s Birthday Jam @ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 11 PM | Link
• Umpqua Valley Fly Fishers Meeting | Roseburg Country Club | 5:30 PM | Socializing, Guest speakers, raffle prizes, and fun!

Friday, February 6th

• 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
• 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
• 30th Annual Sportsmen's & Outdoor Recreation Show @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | Feb 6-8 | 12 -7 PM | Link
• Live Music: The Brothers Reed @ North Forty Beer Company | 8 - 10 PM | Link
• Traditional Lion Dancers @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 5 - 9:30 PM | Link
• Live Music: Jay Si Proof, The Mother Smuckers @ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 10:30 PM | Link

Saturday, February 7th

• 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)
• Karaoke Night @​ Brix Bar & Grill | (Every Saturday) @ 7 - 10PM
• Karaoke Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 8PM | Link
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday | 8 PM
• 30th Annual Sportsmen's & Outdoor Recreation Show @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | Feb 6-8 | 12 -7 PM | Link
• Discover Roseburg 15 - Land of Umpqua Geocache Kickoff Event | 9 AM - 2 PM | Link
• Live Music: The Fabulous Del Montes @ North Forty Beer Co. | 6 PM | Link
• Wine & Caramel Pairing @ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 12 - 5 PM | Link
• Live Music: Natsukashii Soul @ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Live Music: Captain Blue @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 8 PM | Link

Sunday, February 8th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• 30th Annual Sportsmen's & Outdoor Recreation Show @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | Feb 6-8 | 12 -7 PM | Link
• Live Music: Cover Culture @ Melrose Vineyards | 3 - 5 PM | Link
• Super Party @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 2 - 7 PM | Link
• Open-Mic Night @ The Rosebud Theatre | 4 - 8 PM | Link

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