Good morning Douglas County! Happy Tuesday! 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: 47° F
• Humidity: 81%
• Wind: 1 MPH W
• Current Conditions: Partly Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 22
• Today's Forecast: High 83 | Low 47
• Yesterday's Rain Levels (May 5th): 0.00
• May's Monthly Rainfall: 0.02 Inches

Roseburg Area Morning News

BALLOTS COMING IN FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS ELECTION

KQEN News Radio

Ballots are beginning to come in for the Douglas County May Special Districts Election.

County Clerk Daniel Loomis said there are a number of things that voters should remember:

• Ballots must be cast no later than 8:00 pm. on May 20th
• Voters can use either the United States Postal Service or any official ballot drop site in Oregon to cast their ballot
• Douglas County voters have eight drive-up locations to drop off their ballots
• Before turning in a ballot, review and complete both sides of the ballot

Loomis said 0.14 percent, or 120 ballots have been received as of late Monday. That lags 0.28 percent behind the participation rate for the same point in the 2023 Douglas County May Special Districts Election.

The number of county voters has increased 1.24 percent or 1,096 voters since the previous special districts’ election 2 years ago.

For complete county elections information, go to: https://www.douglascountyor.gov/178/Elections

SPRING CONCERT “SONG AND DANCE” HAPPENING TUESDAY NIGHT

KQEN News Radio

Umpqua Community College Performing and Visual Arts presents the Umpqua Chamber Orchestra and UCC Chamber Choir performing their Spring Concert, “Song and Dance” on Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. at the Whipple Fine Arts Center on the UCC campus.

Under the direction of Dr. Jason Heald, the concert will include ballet music from Jean Phillipe Rameau and “Dances of Panama” by William Grant Still, along with Mozart’s “Sinfonia Concertante”.

Admission is at the door or in advance at: www.umpqua.edu/community. Adults are admitted for $15, $10 for seniors and students get in for free. For more information, call 440-4691 or email: music@umpqua.edu.

ROSEBURG PARKING COMMITTEE TO BEGIN WORK

KQEN News Radio

The Roseburg City Council’s new Downtown Parking Committee will begin meeting soon to develop new recommendations to improve the parking program.

A city release said the committee’s 10-person membership took shape after the city solicited applications in April from people who live, work or own businesses downtown or in the Laurelwood neighborhood.

Starting at 5:30 p.m. this Thursday, the committee is expected to meet at the Public Safety Center four times every other Thursday to review existing parking operations, develop new recommendations and serve as community ambassadors for an updated parking management program for downtown and the Laurelwood neighborhood.

Community Development Director Stuart Cowie said, “I’m hoping that they provide City Council with recommendations about the parking program and how those adjustments will help to balance the Off-Street Parking Fund”.

Committee members include City Councilor Zack Weiss as chair, Cowie as staff liaison, and Umpqua Community College representative, and seven other people. Those seats were filled by a Laurelwood resident, and six others representing types of businesses in the downtown area.

The committee will consider different parking management strategies and the best way to balance the Off-Street Parking Fund, an enterprise intended to pay for off- and on-street parking enforcement as well as the maintenance and security of parking meters, parking lots and the downtown parking garage.

Meetings are open to the public. For more information, contact the Community Development Department at cdd@roseburgor.gov or call 492-6750.

FIR GROVE SPLASH PAD TO OPEN MAY 24TH

KQEN News Radio

Roseburg’s interactive spray park will soon open for the season.

A City of Roseburg release said the Fir Grove Park Splash Pad opens Memorial Day weekend, offering an oasis where families can escape the heat this summer.

Parks and Recreation staff will soon prepare for the facility’s opening on Saturday, May 24th. Parks crews will pressure-wash the splash pad deck, inspect the ultraviolet water treatment system that kills any algae or bacteria left over after filtration, clean and replace water-feature spray nozzles, and finally clean the system’s 4,000-gallon water tank and its valves.

The splash pad is a free seasonal offering open daily from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. Hours of operation are from 10:00 a.m. to dusk. The splash pad is in Fir Grove Park, just off West Harvard Avenue behind the Umpqua Valley Arts Center.

Parks and Recreation Coordinator Tracy David said, “We’re always excited to open the Splash Pad each year”. David said, “We encourage families to take advantage of this popular park feature as a low-cost way to enjoy summer in our parks”.

For park facility updates check out the city’s social media channels or go to its website: www.cityofroseburg.org

STAMP OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE HAPPENING THIS SATURDAY

KQEN News Radio

The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is happening this Saturday.

A United Community Action Network Food Bank release said for the past 32 years, the National Association of Letter Carriers has collected food during this annual one-day food drive. Local NALC branch carriers and many rural post offices and contract carriers throughout the county will be asking customers to leave a bag of non-perishable food items on or by their mailbox to help neighbors in need.

Not all contract carriers are participating, but food drive barrels or collections boxes will be in the post office lobbies to collect donations. Anyone with a post office box is also encouraged to donate by bringing food to their post office now through May 16th.

RHS JAZZ ENSEMBLE TO PERFORM THURSDAY NIGHT

KQEN News Radio

The Roseburg High School Band program is partnering with Splitz Family Grill for their final event of this school year. It will be on Thursday night from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 20 percent of all orders will go to the RHS Band program. The RHS Jazz Ensemble will also be performing from 6:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. that evening.

EXTENSION OFFERING WORKSHOP ABOUT FORESTRY IN DOUGLAS COUNTY

KQEN News Radio

Youth ages 5 to 19 and their families are invited to attend a one-day workshop to learn about forestry in Douglas County.

Oregon State University Extension 4H is hosting the event on Tuesday, June 24th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Elkton Community Education Center.

Extension Forestry and Natural Resources Specialist Alicia Christiansen will have a 4-H Wonder Walk through the Woods. The tour will dive into the world of trees, plant identification, and conservation. Attendees will get a hands-on experience with a forestry professional, discover the science behind sustainable land management, and learn how forests impact the environment.

The workshop is free. Registration is required by June 18th. For more information and to register online, go to: https://beav.es/czu or call 672-6641.

Roseburg Area Upcoming Events

Limited Time Events

• "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, May 5th

• 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, May 6th

• 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
• Open Mic w/ Love Notes @ Serendipity | 5:45 - 8 PM | Link
• Spring Concert "Song and Dance!" - UCC Chamber Orchestra and Choir | 7 - 9:30 PM | Link
• Karaoke Night at The Scoreboard | 9 - 11:30 PM | Link

Wednesday, May 7th

• 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.
• Community Yoga Class @ Body Balance | Every week on Wednesday | March 20 - June 25th | Body Balance Yoga Center | 12 PM | Link
• Canyonville Farmers Market | 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Seven Feathers Casino Resort Parking Lot (May - October)

Thursday, May 8th

• DJ Trivia @ North Forty Beer Company | 7 - 8:30 PM
• Kick Up the Dust - Line Dancing Lessons @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7 - 8 PM
• Lookingglass Grange 927 Farmers Market | 2:30 - 5:30 PM | April - October
• 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
• Local on Vendor Night @ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 4 - 7 PM | Link
• RHS Jazz Band Fundraiser @ Splitz Family Grill | 6 PM | Link
• Thirsty Thursday Cornhole Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | Every week on Thursday | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Oran Mor Artisan Mead monthly open mic night (2nd Thursday of every month) | 5:30 - 9 PM | Link
• Kevin Schlereth & Friends at The Annex | 7 - 11 PM | Link
• Thirsty Thursday Cornhole Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 8 PM

Friday, May 9th

• Friday Pizzas! @ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | 12 - 4PM
• Karaoke Night @ Winchester Pub & Grill | 8 - 11 PM
• TGIF Wine & Pizza @ Abacela | 4 - 7 PM
• Sutherlin Farmers Market | 2 - 6 PM | April - October | 1305 W Central Ave
• 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
• UCC's Vintage Singers Spring Concert | 7 - 9:30 PM | Link
• Mother and Son Dance "Under the Stars" | 7 - 9 PM | Westside Christian Church
• Mother's Day Extravaganza Plant Sale and More | May 9th - 11th | Elkton Community Education Center | Link

Saturday, May 10th

• Umpqua Valley Farmers Market | 9AM - 1PM | Link
• Drain Farmers Market | 308 N 1st St in Drain @ 10AM - 2PM
• Myrtle Creek Outdoor Farmers and Craft Market | 10 AM - 2 PM | April - October | 106 S Main St (Elks Lodge Parking Lot)
• Melrose Farmers Market @ Oran Mor Meadery | 10 AM - 2 PM | May - October | 305 Melrose Rd
• 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
• Live MMA Action @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 PM | Link
• UVA's Bird Field Trip @ Ford's Pond | 8:30 AM | Link
• Groove Syndicate LIVE at Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Karaoke Night - Shamrocks Cocktail Bar | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | 8 PM | Link
• Karaoke Night - The Offyce | 9 PM - 12 AM | Link
• Mother's Day Extravaganza Plant Sale and More | May 9th - 11th | Elkton Community Education Center | Link
• Oakland Car Show & Shine | Link
• LB Tap Takeover w/ Hecktic Week @​ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 9 PM
• Drink Um & Sink Um Cornhole Tournament @ Lookingglass Brewery | 11 AM

Sunday, May 11th

• Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11AM - 3PM
• Karaoke Night at The Wild Rose Saloon | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Mother's Day Mimosa Flight @ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 12 - 6 PM | Link
• MTL Nursery's Mother's Day Party | 9 AM - 5 PM | Link
• Live Music with Mark Malefyt - Big K Guest Ranch Mother's Day Brunch | 10 AM - 2 PM | Link
• Vine Katz Quintet LIVE at JosephJane Winery | 3 - 5 PM | Link
• UCC's Vintage Singers Spring Concert | 3 - 5:30 PM | Link
• Mother's Day Extravaganza Plant Sale and More | May 9th - 11th | Elkton Community Education Center | Link

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