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Douglas County Morning News

TERROR ON CENTRAL: TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT RETURNING TO SUTHERLIN

KQEN News Radio

Sutherlin Downtown Development is presenting the annual Trunk of Treat Festival on Halloween evening.

Organizers say that once again, Central Avenue will be the center of festivities with a haunted house, food trucks, vendors, a photo station and candy everywhere for everyone. The Oakland Flash Mob Witches will also be dancing on the streets, entertaining with all their routines.

Attendees are encouraged to come in costume for the event which will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information call 459-3280 or go to: www.visitsutherlin.com

DATA ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT JOBS IN DOUGLAS COUNTY

KQEN News Radio

Since the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has suspended all monthly employment and unemployment reports due to the federal government shutdown, the Oregon Employment Department is highlighting data they continue to produce and share.

One such topic is an analysis of federal government jobs.

Regional Economist Brian Rooney said Douglas County had an average of 1,478 federal jobs covered by unemployment benefits during the fourth quarter of 2024. Rooney said that accounted for 3.8 percent of all jobs in the county. The top federal agencies in the county include the Department of Veteran Affairs with 889 positions, the Department of Agriculture with 298 jobs, the U.S. Postal Service with 155 positions and the Department of the Interior with 126 jobs.

OED said Oregon had an average of 29,000 federal government jobs covered by unemployment benefits during the first half of 2025. That accounted for about 1.5 percent of all jobs in the state. The federal government share of all jobs was much higher in some rural counties. The top 10 counties by the share of all jobs in the federal government were rural areas. More than 15 percent of all jobs in Sherman County were in the federal government. The next-largest shares were 9 percent in Grant County and 8 percent in Harney and Lake counties.

Rooney said federal government jobs tend to pay relatively high wages. Looking at annual average wages, jobs on federal government payrolls in Douglas County paid roughly $89,550 in 2024. That was about 66 percent higher than the annual wage for all jobs in Douglas County.

To learn more about federal government jobs in Oregon, go to: www.qualityinfo.org/-/federal-government-jobs-in-oregon

FALL TOURISM GRANT CYCLE TO OPEN IN ROSEBURG

KQEN News Radio

Local businesses and nonprofits planning events to attract visitors can apply for fall tourism grants after the Roseburg Community Development opens the application cycle on Monday, November 3rd.

A city release said successful applicants may win grants of up to $7,500 or even more to help draw visitors to Roseburg and the surrounding areas. The Community Development Department and the Roseburg Economic Development Commission will take applications for tourism grants until 5:00 p.m. on December 31st.

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.

Community Development Director Stuart Cowie said, “We welcome new ideas for marketing and promoting local tourism events”. Cowie said, “We are excited to review applications”.

The city’s Tourism Grant Program is funded through the Roseburg hotel/motel lodging tax collected within the city limits.

Applications will be accepted from registered businesses, registered 501c3 non-profit 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 city hall located at 900 Southeast Douglas Avenue.

Grants are awarded for such things as advertising, publicizing, or distributing information to market special events and festivals designed to attract tourists, or to attract and welcome tourists at tourism-related facilities, or capital improvement projects that have a substantial purpose of supporting tourism or accommodating tourism activities.

The commission is especially interested in events 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, January 22nd.

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

JERRY BRUCE COMMUNITY CAMPUS WITH TRUNK-OR-TREAT EVENT

KQEN News Radio

Jerry Bruce Community Campus partner organizations Family Development Center, The FISH Food Pantry, Umpqua Homes, United Community Action Network and Aviva Health are holding a Trunk-or-Treat event for local families on Saturday.

It will take place in the Aviva Health Parking lot at 150 Northeast Kenneth Ford Drive, just north of Costco.

A release said more than 30 staff members from campus organizations are volunteering their time and trunks to hand out store-purchased, individually wrapped candy or toys to children and their families. Children and their parents or guardians are encouraged to wear family friendly costumes to add more Halloween spirit to the event.

Aviva Health Marketing and Development Director Mark Tsuchiya said, “it’s hard to believe this is our fourth Trunk-or-Treat. Each year it gets bigger and more fun. We can’t wait to see families from all over the community come out to celebrate Halloween in a safe and festive way”.

The Aviva Health parking lot on the west side of the facility where the event takes place will be closed to vehicle traffic for the safety of families and volunteers attending the event. Those who attend can park in the lot on the east side of the Aviva Health building and Aviva Health employee parking located on the northeast corner of the Costco parking lot.

For more information, contact Aviva Health at 672-9596.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLY TYING AND FISHING EXPO IS SATURDAY

KQEN News Radio

The Southern Oregon Fly Tying & Fishing Expo is happening this Saturday.

Presented by Fly Fishing Veterans, it will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Winston Community Center on Southeast Grape Street.

The event will include interactive fly-casting sessions and beginner fly tying sessions as well. Nationally recognized fly tyers from around the Pacific Northwest will be in attendance. There will also be raffles, exhibitors and a silent auction.

A Quilts of Valor presentation will take place at 1:00 p.m.

Admission is $5 for adults or 2 non-perishable food items. For more information call Fly Fishing Veterans at 671-1080.

For details about the organization, go to: https://flyfishingveterans.org/

SAVING GRACE PINTS FOR PITS HAPPENING ON THURSDAY

KQEN News Radio

Saving Grace Humane Society has Pints for Pits happening this Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

It will take place at North Forty Beer Company in downtown Roseburg. The fun dog-friendly evening is celebrating Pitbull Awareness Month and Halloween.

Activities will include a costume contest for pets and people, dog-friendly treats, homemade sugar cookies for humans, a raffle with items for both dogs and humans to enjoy, and more. Adoptable dogs will be at the event for people to meet and visit with.

All breeds of friendly, on leash dogs are welcome at the event.

Funds raised through the event will directly help Saving Grace continue to provide services and programs for people and pets in Douglas County

For more information check out Saving Grace Humane Society on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SavingGraceHumaneSociety

Douglas County Upcoming Events

Limited Time Events

• 2nd Annual Roseburg Ghost Tour | October 17, 18, 24, & 25 | 6:30 PM | Link
• Nightmares at Fairview Manor @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | October 24, 25, 30, 31 & November 1 | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Zoobilee @ Wildlife Safari | October 24, 25, 26 | 5 - 8 PM | Link

Monday, October 20th

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

Tuesday, October 21st

• 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
• Old Soul Pizza & UVPD Pizza Fundraiser

Wednesday, October 22nd

• 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)
• The Ashes LIVE at Elements Lounge | 7 - 11 PM | Link

Thursday, October 23rd

• 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
• Pints for Pits @ North Forty Beer Company | 4 - 7 PM | Link
• The Ashes LIVE at Elements Lounge | 9 - 11 PM | Link

Friday, October 24th

• 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
• Nightmares at Fairview Manor @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | October 24, 25, 30, 31 & November 1 | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Supper Club Dinner @ Melrose Vineyards | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Zoobilee @ Wildlife Safari | October 24, 25, 26 | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• The Ashes LIVE at Elements Lounge | 9 PM - 1 AM | Link
• Costume Glow Dance @ MCE Skyhawk Room - Myrtle Creek | 6 - 8 PM

Saturday, October 25th

• 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
• Nightmares at Fairview Manor @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | October 24, 25, 30, 31 & November 1 | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Zoobilee @ Wildlife Safari | October 24, 25, 26 | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• Halloween Spooktacular @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 - 11 PM | Link
• Reiki & Sound Immersion @ Body Balance Yoga Center | 2 - 3:30 PM | Link
• Table Top and Board Game Night @ Oran Mor | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Umpqua Autumn Market @ The Nursery | 10 AM - 5 PM | Link
• The Homemade Jam Duo LIVE at Spire Mountain Winery | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Halloween Spookacular at Seven Feathers Casino | 7 - 11 PM | Link
• Urban Blendz Open Stage Night | 7 - 11 PM | Link
• All Hallow's Eve Party-Rockwork Orange at Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 9 PM - 12 AM | Link
• Rumors - Zombie Prom | 9 PM - 1 AM | Link
• The Ashes LIVE at Elements Lounge | 9 PM - 1 AM | Link
• Sutherlin Downtown Halloween Trunk or Treat | Link
• Harvest Halloween @ Workman's | 10 AM - 3 PM (Costume parade for the kids at 1 PM)
• Vikings & Pirates Night, w/ Rovers & Dragons @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 10 PM | Link
• 2025 Southern Oregon Fly Tying & Fishing Expo | Winston Community Center | Raffles, auctions, exhibits, fly tying sessions, and more. | Link

Sunday, October 26th

• Garden Valley Farmers Market | 11 AM - 3 PM
• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• Zoobilee @ Wildlife Safari | October 24, 25, 26 | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• Akropolis Reed Quintet @ Centerstage Theater at Umpqua Community College | 3 PM | Link
• Halloween Floral Class w/ Barb’s Flowers @ JosephJane Winery | 11 AM | Link
• Live Music: Scott Austin @ Melrose Vineyards | 3 - 6 PM | Link

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