Good morning Douglas County! Happy Thursday! 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: 44°F
• Humidity: 79%
• Wind: 5 MPH M
• Current Conditions: Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 21
• Today's Forecast: High 58 | Low 34
• Yesterday's Rain Levels (March 5rd): 0.00 Inches
• March's Monthly Rainfall: 0.48 inches

Roseburg Area Morning News

HIGH TEMPERATURES OF 5 TO 10 DEGREES ABOVE NORMAL FOR THIS WEEKEND

KQEN News Radio

High temperatures of 5 to 10 degrees above normal are expected for this weekend in the Umpqua Valley.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that high pressure set to move in on Saturday will lead to highs in the middle 60s. Overnight lows will be chilly with low clouds and some fog. The normal high temperature for this week in Roseburg is 57 degrees with a low of 39 degrees.

ROSEBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY HELPS KIDS READING TO EARN BURGERS

KQEN News Radio

The Roseburg Public Library invites kids ages 4 through 12 to earn free burgers through reading for In-N-Out Burgers Cover to Cover Club.

A city release said that through Saturday, April 12th, children can read five books or read for five hours to earn themselves a free hamburger or cheeseburger. A Roseburg Public Library card is not required to participate.

Library Director Kris Wiley said, “In-N-Out burgers are a great incentive to discover a new author, learn about a topic that interests you and read for fun”. Wiley said, “Schools are excited about the incentive and so are we”.

Parents and children can pick up reading logs at the library, on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard. School groups can email staff at: library@cityofroseburg.org and library staff will work through the details with a designated adult.

Children or their parents may count the number of books or minutes they read, or that parents or caregivers read to children. Reading logs should be returned to the library, where children will then pick up In-N-Out gift cards.

Kids can earn up to three burgers by reading and filling out reading logs.

For more information on library activities and programs, check out the library calendar: https://www.cityofroseburg.org/departments/library/events

CHI MERCY HEALTH COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AVAILABLE

KQEN News Radio

CHI Mercy Health’s Community Health Needs Assessment survey is now available for the community to participate.

A Mercy release said the survey is open to all residents of Douglas County.

As part of CHI Mercy Health’s mission to improve the health of the people it serves, especially those who are vulnerable, Mercy is conducting this survey to gather valuable insight into the health concerns and living conditions of residents in the community.

The release said the information collected will guide Mercy in implementing programs best addressing local needs. All responses remain anonymous. The survey is available until April 12th.

To access the survey, go to: https://conduenthci.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dgNX4sLmDdteoYe

TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR HOPS FOR K9 COPS

KQEN News Radio

Tickets are still available for Hops for K9 Cops, happening on Sunday.

Friends of Umpqua Valley Police K9 Programs will have the event at Backside Brewing on Northeast Odell Avenue in Roseburg, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The afternoon features multi-agency teams that will talk about their K9 programs, answer questions, provide opportunities to meet the K9s up close, provide photo opportunities and more.

Agencies supported by the local nonprofit program include the Roseburg Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Winston Police Department, Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team, and the Reedsport Police Department. Board chair Rosemarie Wess said, “Having a community-supported program in Douglas County helps enhance law enforcement by providing detection abilities and aiding their human partners in arrests, searches and as a deterrence in harmful situations”.

Due to limited seating, purchasing tickets in advance is encouraged. The cost is $60 for adults and $25 for youth ages 14 and under. It includes a pizza buffet, dessert, drink, and while supplies last, a keepsake beer glass.

To register or get more information, go to: https://uvk9.org/

DOUGLAS C.A.R.E.S. STRIKES & SPARES EVENT IS TUESDAY

KQEN News Radio

Douglas C.A.R.E.S has a big annual fundraiser happening next week.

Strikes and Spares for Douglas C.A.R.E.S. is the non-profit organizations bowling night fundraiser.

It will take place next Tuesday, March 11th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Ten Down Bowling on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard in Roseburg. Teams of 5 pay $600 per lane. Each additional participant is an extra $20 with a maximum team size of 8. The cost includes endless pizza and sodas, prizes and shoe rental.

Funds raised will help Douglas C.A.R.E.S furnish the new building they recently moved into.

To get signed up or get more information, call or text 541-378-2161 or email: amanda@douglascares.org

LENTEN MEDITATIONS IN MUSIC BEGINS FRIDAY

KQEN News Radio

Lenten Meditations in Music is underway at First Presbyterian Church on Southeast Lane Avenue in downtown Roseburg.

A tradition for over 50 years during Lent, every Friday from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. the church provides time for gathering and prayerful contemplation with musical accompaniment.

This year’s schedule includes:

• March 7th: Bone Dawgs Trombone Quartet with Jeff Plummer, Trevor Thompson, Bob Carwithen and Dave Wolf
• March 14th: Umpqua Community College Chamber Choir, directed by Dr. Jason Heald
• March 21st: 4 Flutes with Wanda Eddy, Michelle Juett, Steven Lounsbury, and Pat Melhoff
• March 28th: Pianist Timmy Finch-Johnson
• April 4th: Mark Angle-Hobson on Organ and Piano
• April 11th: Evensong Handbell Choir directed by Elizabeth Lonergan, and the Celestial Tollers Handbell Choir directed by Pat Mehloff
• April 18th: Traditional Good Friday Readings and Music with Reverend Vicky Brown and pianist Karen Gibbs

The presentation is also streamed on the church’s website and YouTube channel. For more information on Lenten Meditations in Music, go to: https://www.fpcrose.org/

Roseburg Area Upcoming Events

Limited Time Events

• "subject: A show about humans, interactions, bodies, relation, and memory" @ Umpqua Valley Arts | January 17 - March 14 | 4 - 7 PM | Link

Monday, March 3rd

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM
• Live Music: Erik Schnautz @ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 PM | Link
• Love Notes LIVE at The Offyce | 6 - 8 PM | Link

Tuesday, March 4th

• Bingo @ Roseburg Elks Lodge #326 | 6:30 PM
• DJ Trivia @ Urban NY Pizza & Grill | 7 PM
• Glide and Idleyld Winter Market | (Every Tuesday) @ 10AM - 1PM | Glide Community Center Annex
• Open Mic Night @ Kodiak Bar & Grill | Every week on Tuesday @ 6 - 8PM | Link
• 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
• "FAB FEB" Mat Pilates @ Body Balance Yoga Center | February 4th - 25th on Tuesdays | 12 - 1 PM | Link
• "subject: A show about humans, interactions, bodies, relation, and memory" @ Umpqua Valley Arts | January 17 - March 14 | 4 - 7 PM | Link
• Dylan James Clark LIVE at Lamplighter Cafe & Lounge | 6 - 8 PM | Link

Wednesday, March 5th

• DJ Trivia @ Backside Brewing Co. | 6 - 7:30 PM
• Karaoke/Open Mic Night @ Idle Hour Tavern | 9 PM - 12:30 AM
• 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.

Thursday, March 6th

• 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
• 15th Annual Explore UCC | 4:30 - 6:30 PM | Link
• The Return of the FROGLEG Free Show | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Draper Jam Night | 8 - 11:30 PM | Link
• Umpqua Growth Talks - Pitch Night for Start-Ups @ Backside Brewing | Link
• Live Music: Tevis Hodge Jr. @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 PM
• Umpqua Valley Fly Fishers Meeting @ Roseburg Country Club | There will be socializing, guest speakers, raffle prizes and fun! | 5:30 PM | Link

Friday, March 7th

• 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.
• Live Music: Mother Smuckers @ Little Brothers Pub | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Stand-Up Comedy: Rio Hillman @ Kodiak Bar & Grill | 5 PM | Link
• Two For The Show - The World's Premier Bon Jovi & Journey Tributes @ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 10:30 PM | Link
• Bullseyes & Bites @ The Blade Axe House | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Link
• The Mother Smuckers LIVE at Little Brothers Pub | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Snake Father | Cultist | Cold Hearts | Oddities LIVE at Urban Blendz | 7 - 11:30 PM | Link

Saturday, March 8th

• 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
• Spring Into Gardening Conference @ Umpqua Community College | 8 AM - 4 PM | Link
• UVA's Bird Field Trip @ Ford's Pond | 8:30 AM | Link
• Vine Katz LIVE at North Forty Beer Co - Roseburg | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• Lance Michael Cornwell @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 9 PM - 12 AM | Link
• Karaoke Night at The Wild Rose Saloon | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Umpqua Valley Tennis Center Open House | 10 AM - 2 PM | Link
• Artisan Indoor Market | Myrtle Creek Grange Hall
• Live Music: Dylan James @​ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
• Table Top and Board Game Night @ Oran Mor | 6 - 8 PM

Sunday, March 9th

• Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11AM - 3PM
• Karaoke Night at The Wild Rose Saloon | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• SPRING AHEAD! DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
• Hops For K9 Cops @ Backside Brewing | Link
• Live Music: Bendre the Giant @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 PM

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

- The Roseburg Receiver Team