Good morning Douglas County! 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: 42° F
• Humidity: 98%
• Wind: 0 MPH
• Current Conditions: Clear
• Air Quality Index: 39
• Today's Forecast: High 65 | Low 41 | Sunny
• Sunrise: 7:28 AM | Sunset: 6:30 PM

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Douglas County Morning News

SUNSHINE WITH NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES CONTINUE

KQEN News Radio

The Umpqua Valley will continue to enjoy sunshine with near normal temperatures through Friday.

The forecast from the National Weather Service in Medford calls for afternoon highs ranging from the mid to upper 60s for the next few days. The seasonal normal high temperature for this week in October is 68 degrees. On Saturday, the high is expected to jump to the mid- 70s, but only for one day. Rain is forecast for Sunday, with a slight chance of rain on Monday.

Due to the federal government shutdown, the National Weather Service is not updating some online weather data such as high temperatures and precipitation amounts. Forecasters are not available to the public and calls to the NWS lead to recorded forecast information only.

ROSEBURG CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

KQEN News Radio

The Roseburg City Council met on Monday night.

A synopsis from staff said the highlights included:

• Councilors approved an amendment to the Legion Field Operational and Management agreement authorizing the Douglas County Baseball Association to sell beer in paper cups, prohibiting the use of glass bottles and plastic cups, at Legion Field on a one-year trial basis.
• Directed staff to prepare draft ordinance language that would amend Roseburg Municipal Code to establish an exclusive solid waste management license with Roseburg Disposal.
• Directed staff to do nothing regarding to the council investigation discussion
• Accepted Councilor Ellen Porter’s resignation as chair of the Public Work’s Commission

The next council meeting will be held on Monday, October 27th at 7:00 p.m.

For more information on the City of Roseburg, go to www.cityofroseburg.org

LIBRARY WELCOMES DIABILITY RIGHTS SPEAKER ON THURSDAY

KQEN News Radio

Roseburg Public Library will have a virtual presentation by disability rights activist Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins on Thursday night at 6:00 p.m.

A city release said attendees may participate in person at the library or on the library’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/roseburglibrary. A Facebook account is not required.

Keelan-Chaffins joined the disability rights movement at age 6. Two years later she participated in the famous “Capitol Crawl” protest to support the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In 1990, she received the Americans with Disabilities Act Award from the Task Force on the Rights and Empowerment of Americans with Disabilities.

Today, Keelan-Chaffins is an educator, motivational speaker and owner of Keelan-Chaffins LLC. She teaches about the importance of ADA, the “Capitol Crawl” and the disability rights movement and its place in American history, with an emphasis on education, advocacy and empowerment.

The event is made possible by Libraries Transforming C9ommunities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, a grant initiative by the American Library Association in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries.

Contact the Roseburg Public Library at 492-7051 for more information about the event.

ROSEBURG VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM WITH TAKE BACK EVENT OCTOBER 25TH

KQEN News Radio

The Roseburg VA Health Care System will have a prescription drug take back event on Saturday, October 25th.

It will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. under the Building 1 drive-up canopy on the Roseburg VA campus on Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard. In Lane County, the event will be held at the Eugene VA Health Care Center on Chad Drive, in the circular driveway.

The community is invited to turn in unneeded medication for safe disposal. The event is part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s national take back day.

Call the Roseburg VA at 440-1000 for more information.

VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY

KQEN News Radio

Organizers of the fourth annual Make a Difference Day – Douglas County are seeking volunteers interested in working on community projects that have been identified for the October 25th day of service.

Make a Difference Day is a nationally recognized day of service that is held on the fourth Saturday of every October. The Make A Difference Day – Douglas County planning committee’s goal is to promote volunteerism throughout the county.

Volunteers are needed for over a dozen projects. The event’s primary sponsors include the United Community Action Network, Thrive Umpqua, Greater Douglas United Way, Roseburg Public Schools, Sunrise Enterprises, JustServe and The Salvation Army.

Make a Difference Day – Douglas County’s mission is to build support and opportunity for volunteers throughout the county, strengthening the community and making the area a healthier and safer place to live, work and play.

Planning committee member and founder of the event Tim Juett said, “The outpouring of support and volunteerism that results from this annual day of service is truly inspiring”. Juett said, “We encourage everyone to sign up for a project this year and experience the joy of service to others”.

Volunteers can choose a project to work on during a three-hour shift from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on October 25th. Groups from businesses and service organizations are also encouraged to participate and can sign up as teams. A list of projects and sign-up instructions can be found online at: www.makeadifferenceday.org

EXTENSION SERVICE OFFERING WORKSHOP TO IMPROVE PLANT HEALTH

KQEN News Radio

The Oregon State University Extension Service, in collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture and Pacific University, is offering a specialized workshop on pathogen management for nurseries.

It is scheduled for October 24th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event will provide focused training on the detection and control of soilborne plant pathogens. Participants can expect to receive 6 core Continuing Education credits toward a pesticide license.

This workshop is for nursery professionals, growers, and land managers seeking to improve plant health and reduce the risk of pathogen spread.

The class costs $30 and includes lunch. To register for the Clean Starts workshop, go to: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/douglas/events/clean-starts-nursery-pathogen-management or call OSU Extension in Douglas County at 672-4461.

Douglas County Upcoming Events

Limited Time Events

• The Art Gallery: "TURNING the/into TOOLS," by Ralf Huber @ Whipple Fine Arts Center | Sept 15 - October 15 | 10 AM - 4 PM | Link
• Snapped @ Umpqua Actors Community Theatre (UACT) | 7 PM | October 9 - 12 & 16 - 19 | Link
• 2nd Annual Roseburg Ghost Tour | October 17, 18, 24, & 25 | 6:30 PM | Link

Monday, October 13th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM

Tuesday, October 14th

• 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 - 9PM | Link
• Open Mic Night @ Kodiak Bar & Grill | Every week on Tuesday @ 6 - 8PM
• Vine Katz Duo (Liz Jones & Dave Wilson on bass) | 3 - 5 PM | Link

Wednesday, October 15th

• 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.
• Canyonville Farmers Market | 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Seven Feathers Casino Resort Parking Lot (May - October)
• WineDown Wednesday @​ Melrose Vineyards | 5:30 PM
• T. Bone Stone's Old School Blues Jam @ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 10 PM | Link
• Strawberry Roan LIVE at Elements Lounge | 7 - 11 PM | Link

Thursday, October 16th

• 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
• Lookingglass Grange 927 Farmers Market | 2:30 - 5:30 PM | April - October
• 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
• Open Mic Night @ Oran Mor | 5:30 PM | Link
• Wine Tasting 101 Gruner Vertical @ Trella Tasting Room | 7 PM | Link
• Umpqua Celtic Jam - Oran Mor | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Strawberry Roan LIVE at Elements Lounge | 7 - 11 PM | Link

Friday, October 17th

• 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.
• 2nd Annual Roseburg Ghost Tour | October 17, 18, 24, & 25 | 6:30 PM | Link
• Walk-In Wine Tasting @ The Wine Destination | 4 - 6:30 PM | Link
• Bob Hall LIVE at COHO Pizza | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Link
• Wild at Heart @ The Atom Bistro and Coffee Bar | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• The Mother Smuckers Debut LIVE Album Recording at The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 11 PM | October 17 & 18 | Link
• Strawberry Roan LIVE at Elements Lounge | 9 PM - 1 AM | Link
• The Great Pumpkin Round-Up - Week 2 | Link

Saturday, October 18th

• Umpqua Valley Farmers Market | 9AM - 1PM | SE Jackson St | Link
• Roseburg Saturday Market | 10AM - 2PM | Harvard Ave - Rife's Home Furniture Parking Lot (Every Saturday until Oct 25th)
• Drain Farmers Market | 308 N 1st St in Drain @ 10AM - 2PM
• Workman's Community Market | 4550 Old Hwy 99S | 10 AM - 3 PM
• Myrtle Creek Outdoor Farmers and Craft Market | 10 AM - 2 PM | April - October | 106 S Main St (Elks Lodge Parking Lot)
• 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 and Saturday | 8 PM
• 2nd Annual Roseburg Ghost Tour | October 17, 18, 24, & 25 | 6:30 PM | Link
• Boos & Brews @ Wildlife Safari | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Thrive Umpqua Community 5K Walk/Run @ Ford's Pond | 10 AM | Link
• The Mother Smuckers Debut LIVE Album Recording at The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 11 PM | October 17 & 18 | Link
• Rudolf Korv LIVE at Spire Mountain Cellars | 1 - 3 PM | Link
• Vine Katz Roaring 20's Fundraiser Dinner to benefit Winston Teen Center and Winston Food Bank | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• Strawberry Roan LIVE at Elements Lounge | 9 PM - 1 AM | Link
• Live Music: Captain Blue @​ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 8 PM

Sunday, October 19th

• Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11 AM - 3 PM
• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• Live Music: Vine Katz @ Melrose Vineyards | 3 - 6 PM | Link
• Oregon Climbing Film Screening and Q&A w/ Jeff Thomas @ Two Shy Brewing | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• Vine Katz Duo at Melrose Winery's Chill Out Sunday | 3 - 6 PM | Link
• 25th Annual Tea and Fashion Show | Douglas County Cancer Services | Seven Feathers Casino and Resort | Link

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