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: 49° F
• Humidity: 74%
• Wind: 5 MPH NW
• Current Conditions: Mostly Cloudy
• Air Quality Index: 12
• Today's Forecast: High 75 | Low 46
• Yesterday's Rain Levels (May 7th): 0.00
• May's Monthly Rainfall: 0.02 Inches

Roseburg Area Morning News

DFPA WORKING BARREL GROUND FIRE NORTHEAST OF YONCALLA

KQEN News Radio

Crews with the Douglas Forest Protective Association are working on the Barrel Ground Fire, northeast of Yoncalla.

DFPA Business Manager Jill Miller said the fire was estimated to be 45 acres as of late Wednesday afternoon. Miller said firefighters are expected to continue working on the fire all day Thursday. It was first reported late Wednesday morning. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

No further information has been released by DFPA.

CITY OF ROSEBURG DOWNTOWN PARKING COMMITTEE MEETING THURSDAY

KQEN News Radio

The City of Roseburg Downtown Parking Committee will meet for the first time Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Center on Southeast Douglas Avenue.

The committee will begin its work by going over its objectives, discussing the need for parking enforcement, looking at the 2021 Downtown Parking Assessment and Plan, reviewing current financial statements, and more.

It is anticipated that the committee will have four meetings every other Thursday during May and June to provide the city council with recommendations concerning the parking program.

The meeting is open to the public and can also be viewed on the city’s Facebook page. No audience participation is scheduled for the meeting.

For more information on the committee, go to: https://www.cityofroseburg.org/downtown-parking-committee

SPRING TOURISM GRANT CYCLE HAS OPENED IN ROSEBURG

KQEN News Radio

The Roseburg Community Development Department is now accepting applications for spring 2025 tourism grants.

A city release said successful applicants may win grants of up to $7,500 or even more to help draw visitors to Roseburg and surrounding areas. The department and the Roseburg Economic Development Commission will take applications for tourism grants until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 30th.

Applicants must submit well-researched, well-supported applications that identify exactly how they would use the funding. The city council can award grants larger than $7,500.

The city’s Tourism Grant Program is funded through the Roseburg hotel/motel lodging tax collected within the city limits. The city offers a spring and fall grant cycle. Applications will be accepted from registered businesses, registered 501c3 organizations and other 501c tax-exempt organizations, and governmental entities.

Applications must be submitted by email, mail or in person to the Community Development Department at Roseburg City Hall at 900 Southeast Douglas Avenue. Applications can also be submitted electronically at: https://www.cityofroseburg.org/departments/community-development/links

The commission is especially interested in events and projects that entice people to visit from Labor Day through Memorial Day, but all applications are strongly encouraged. The Economic Development Commission will review and consider all applications, and vote on submissions at its next meeting on Thursday, July 24th.

For more information, contact the Community Development Department at: ccd@roseburgor.gov, or call 492-6750.

SOUTHWEST OREGON ECONOMIC SUMMIT FOCUSES ON THE FUTURE

KQEN News Radio

The Umpqua Economic Development Partnership is partnering with business leaders, policymakers and community stakeholders from Douglas, Coos, Curry, Jackson and Josephine counties for the second annual Southwestern Oregon Economic Summit, happening next week.

Drew Winkelmaier has the details: “Drew4” Q: News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN

It will be held May 13th-15th at Seven Feathers Casino Resort in Canyonville. The theme for the event is, “Preparing Southwestern Oregon’s Economy for the Future”.

UEDP Executive Director Brian Prawitz said, “Collaborating throughout our region is one of the most important things we can do to improve our economic prospects in southwest Oregon”. Prawitz said, “The SW Oregon Economic Summit is an example of what collaboration looks like”.

A release said more than 200 people are expected to gather for the summit, with panels focusing on such topics as understanding the next-gen work force, harnessing AI, workforce housing solutions, the power of connection, the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port, and community visioning.

The SW Oregon Economic Summit kicks off with a series of tours on Tuesday, May 13th:

• The Coos Bay Tour includes a visit to the South Coast Accelerator’s business incubator, presentations on the Southwest Oregon Innovation Hub, plans for the Southwest Oregon Regional Airport, the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port Project and more.
• The Douglas County Tour begins with a tour of Orenco Systems in Sutherlin, a presentation on Sutherlin High School’s CTE program, and visits to North River Boats and 7robotics
• In Josephine County, attendees will take a walking tour of downtown Grants Pass, visit the Dutch Bros roasting facility and learn more about the investments in entrepreneurism.

Registration for the two-day summit is $200 per person. Tour tickets are $50 each. Registration will close this Friday. For more information, go to: www.sworegoneconomicsummit.com

SUTHERLIN THROWDOWN RETURNING IN JULY

KQEN News Radio

Sutherlin Throwdown is set to return this summer.

Established in 2023, the action-packed weekend will be held July 19th and 20th at Central Park. The event will feature a KCBS-sanctioned BBQ competition, a brew fest, cornhole tournaments, and live music – all to support Made for Trades. That is the scholarship and mentorship program for Douglas County students pursuing careers in skilled trades.

Barbecue teams, breweries, wineries and craft vendors can register early as spots are limited and are beginning to fill up quickly. To sign or get more information on Sutherlin Throwdown, go to: https://sutherlinthrowdown.org/

UCC ART GALLERY PRESENTS THE STUDENT ART SHOW

KQEN News Radio

The Art Gallery at Umpqua Community College presents the annual Student Art Exhibition on display from May 12th-June 4th.

A reception will take place on Thursday, May 15th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Visual fine art achievement awards will be presented during the reception.

The Art Gallery will showcase the work from students that re enrolled in UCC’s Fine Art classes during the current academic year as the highlight of the exhibition season. A UCC release said the exhibition will feature the best of the artwork in studio arts, specifically ceramics, 2-dimensional design, drawing, and painting.

More information regarding the exhibition and The Art Gallery is linked: https://umpqua.edu/about/our-campus/art-gallery/

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
• Mother's Day Brunch & Addie's Sparkles Release @​ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | 12 - 4 PM
• Live Music: Twisted Pick @​ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
• Table Top and Board Game Night @ Oran Mor | 6 - 9 PM

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
• Mother's Day Buffet Brunch @​ The Parrott House | 10 AM - 2 PM
• Mother's Day Brunch @​ Melrose Vineyards | 11 AM - 3 PM

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