August 10, 2026

Good morning Douglas County! Here are today's updates live from the Roseburg Receiver Communications Center.

Fire Weather Forecast for southern Oregon and northern California National Weather Service Medford, OR | 354 AM PDT Mon Aug 10 2026

The area will trend very slightly toward lower temperatures and higher humidity through Wednesday, but breezy afternoon winds accompanying hot and dry conditions will continue elevated fire weather conditions. This includes breezy overnight northeast winds at the Coast Range, and also one more night of poor to moderate ridge top humidity recoveries. Afternoon breezes trend weaker late in the week. It is too early to pinpoint the focus for activity, but a slight chance of thunderstorms is expected each afternoon for portions of the area east of the Coast Range Thursday through the Weekend.

DFPA Protected Lands

US Forest Service - Umpqua National Forest

SUTHERLIN, Ore. - One of Sutherlin's biggest community celebrations returns this week as the 38th Annual Sutherlin Blackberry Festival takes over the city from Friday, Aug. 14 through Sunday, Aug. 16.

The three-day festival brings together classic cars, mud racing, live music, blackberry-inspired cooking competitions, BMX racing, family activities, vendors and several longtime Sutherlin traditions.

Most activities will take place at Central Park, although events are also planned at several locations around the community.

Admission to the main festival is free. Some competitions and activities have separate registration or spectator fees.

Friday, Aug. 14

The weekend gets started Friday morning with golf and the opening of the festival swap meet.

Sutherlin Rotary Golf Tournament

The Sutherlin Rotary Club's 27th Annual Golf Tournament will be held at Oak Hills Golf Club.

• Registration: 8:30 a.m.
• Shotgun start: 9:30 a.m.
• Format: Four-person scramble
• Lunch included

Swap Meet

The festival swap meet opens Friday at CWI Auto Sales, 1101 S. Comstock Road.

Visitors can browse auto parts, crafts and other vendor booths throughout the weekend.

Friday hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday Night Drive-In Movie

Central Park opens for festival activities at 6 p.m. Friday.

After dark, the Half Shell area will turn into an outdoor drive-in theater for a showing of "Smokey and the Bandit."

Walk-up seating will be available, along with limited parking for classic vehicles from 1975 and earlier.

Saturday, Aug. 15

Saturday brings one of the festival's busiest schedules, beginning early in the morning with the Blackberry Car Show and continuing through the annual Classic Car Cruise that evening.

Blackberry Car Show

Car show registration begins at 6 a.m. at Central Park and continues until 11 a.m.

• Registration: $25
• No preregistration this year
• Car show awards: 4 p.m.

Festival organizers say the show has previously filled the park with as many as 200 vehicles.

Pancake Breakfast

A pancake breakfast will be served at the Sutherlin Senior Center, 202 E. Central Avenue.

Time: 7 to 10 a.m.

3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

A 3-on-3 basketball tournament will take place Saturday and Sunday at the Central Park basketball courts.

Saturday competition runs from 7:30 a.m. to noon.

Divisions include:

• Ages 11-18
• Ages 19-45
• Ages 45 and older

The tournament is co-ed and costs $100 per team, with proceeds benefiting the Sutherlin High School basketball program.

Finals are scheduled for Sunday morning.

BMX Racing

BMX racing returns Saturday with registration beginning at 8 a.m. and racing starting at 10:30 a.m.

The $5 entry donation benefits the Community Cancer Center.

Classes are available for children up to age 13, with previous competitions including strider bikes and co-ed trikes.

Mud Volleyball

Another longtime festival favorite returns with the annual mud volleyball tournament.

Teams compete in a black clay mud pit, with the event previously attracting as many as 25 teams.

Teams are required to have a female player in the pit throughout competition, and open-toed shoes are not allowed.

Festival Opening

Opening ceremonies and the main festival booths are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at Central Park.

Visitors can expect vendors, food and activities throughout the park.

Blackberry Cook-Off

The Blackberry Cook-Off begins with registration at 10 a.m. inside the Community Building.

Competitors will put their own spin on the fruit that gives the festival its name, with several categories available.

Bingo

Bingo will be played inside the Community Building from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The Bingo fundraiser benefits a youth trip to Washington, D.C.

Classic Car Cruise

Following the afternoon car show awards, vehicles will head out for the annual Classic Car Cruise.

Cruise time: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday

The cruise travels along Central Avenue.

Vehicles entered in the car show are automatically eligible to participate. Other vehicles must be from 1975 or earlier and pay a $5 cruise entry fee.

Live Music

Hecktic Week will perform at the Central Park Half Shell from 6 to 8 p.m. during the cruise.

Transportation between CWI Auto Sales and the car show area is also scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Sunday, Aug. 16

Sunday's schedule includes another signature Blackberry Festival tradition, the mud races, along with motorcycles, chili, family competitions and the annual raffle drawing.

Blackberry Festival Mud Races

Registration for the mud races begins at 6 a.m., with racing starting at 11 a.m.

The mud races became part of the Blackberry Festival in 1998 and have grown into one of the weekend's most recognizable events.

• Driver registration: $45
• Adult spectator admission: $10
• Children 8 and younger: Free

Basketball Finals

Finals for the 3-on-3 basketball tournament are scheduled from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.

Church Service

A church service will be held at Central Park beginning at 9 a.m.

Motorcycle Show

The Motorcycle Show begins Sunday morning, bringing motorcycles from around Oregon to the festival.

Awards are scheduled for 4:30 p.m.

Swap Meet

The swap meet at CWI Auto Sales continues Sunday.

Sunday hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Chili Cook-Off

Registration for the Chili Cook-Off begins at 10 a.m. inside the Community Building.

Judging starts at 11 a.m.

Categories include:

• Men's
• Women's
• Texas-style no-bean chili

Competitors are asked to arrive with their chili already heated in a crockpot. Home-canned ingredients are not allowed.

Pet Pie Eating Contest

The festival's Pet Pie Eating Contest begins at 11 a.m.

Pets will compete to see who can finish their treats the fastest.

Blackberry Bike Build Off

The Blackberry Bike Build Off returns for its second year Sunday.

• Registration: 10 a.m. to noon
• Showcase: Noon to 3 p.m.
• Awards: 3:30 p.m.

Diaper Derby

Some of the festival's youngest competitors take over Central Park for the Diaper Derby at 1 p.m.

The race is open to babies who are still crawling.

Custom 1956 Ford F100 Tops Festival Raffle

One of the biggest prizes of the weekend will be awarded Sunday as the festival holds its annual raffle drawing.

The 2026 grand prize is a custom 1956 Ford F100 pickup featuring:

• 5.0-liter engine
• AOD-E transmission
• Lincoln Mark VII dashboard
• Lincoln front suspension

Raffle tickets are $5 each.

Additional prizes advertised for this year's drawing include:

• Great Wolf Lodge family stay
• Private Wildlife Safari elephant encounter
• Private Wildlife Safari giraffe encounter
• Sunset Oceanfront Lodging stay in Bandon
• Crystal Creek Meat Shop package

Organizers say as many as 15,000 tickets may be sold. Winners do not need to be present for the drawing.

Festival Supports Local Students

The Blackberry Festival also uses money raised through its raffle to support scholarships for students in Sutherlin and Oakland.

In addition to traditional scholarships, the organization offers scholarships specifically for students interested in skilled trades.

The trade scholarship program can provide up to 10 awards worth $1,000 each.

Unlike many traditional scholarships, GPA is not used as a consideration for the trade awards. Organizers instead focus on attendance and the student's interest in pursuing a trade.

Event Details

What: 38th Annual Sutherlin Blackberry Festival
When: Friday, Aug. 14 through Sunday, Aug. 16
Where: Central Park and other locations throughout Sutherlin
Admission: Free to the main festival, with separate fees for some events and competitions

From Friday night's outdoor movie to Saturday's packed car show and cruise and Sunday's mud races, the Blackberry Festival offers three days of activities spread throughout Sutherlin.

Festival organizers note that event times and activities may be subject to change. The latest schedule and additional information are available at blackberry-festival.com.

ROSEBURG, Ore. - After a years-long hiatus, the Roseburg Obon Festival returns to Stewart Park this Saturday with eight hours of live performances, traditional Japanese music and dance, food, crafts and activities for all ages.

Roseburg Sister Cities, Inc. will host the free festival from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, throughout Stewart Park, including the Half Shell and park pavilions.

The festival marks the return of a Roseburg tradition that dates back nearly three decades. Roseburg Sister Cities held its first local Japanese Obon Festival in 1997, featuring taiko drumming, food and cultural booths.

Organizers have now released the full schedule for Saturday, giving visitors plenty of opportunities to experience traditional Japanese music, storytelling, dance and hands-on activities throughout the afternoon and evening.

Saturday's Entertainment Schedule

• 12:30 p.m. - Welcome to Obon and announcements
• 1 p.m. - Masumi Timson and Eleanor St. Clair
• 2 p.m. - Japanese storytelling with Joe Ross at the Small Pavilion
• 3 p.m. - Obon dance practice featuring Tokyo Ondo
• 4 p.m. - Oregon Koto Kai
• 5 p.m. - Obon dance practice featuring Shobu Ondo
• 6 p.m. - Eugene Taiko
• 7 p.m. - Obon Dance featuring Shobu Ondo and Sanbonjime
• 8 p.m. - Closing and sayonara

The afternoon will give festivalgoers a chance not only to watch traditional dance, but also to learn it before joining the larger Obon Dance at 7 p.m.

Music will play a major role in the festival. Masumi Timson, a Salem-based koto musician and instructor, is scheduled to perform at 1 p.m. Timson holds a Shihan master's degree in koto from the Seiha Conservatory of Japanese Traditional Music and has performed and recorded with Pink Martini.

Oregon Koto Kai will take the stage at 4 p.m. The ensemble performs music using the koto, a traditional Japanese stringed instrument. Eugene Taiko follows at 6 p.m., bringing Japanese taiko drumming to the Half Shell ahead of the evening dance.

Activities Around Stewart Park

There will be more happening away from the stage throughout the day.

From noon to 4 p.m., Roseburg Sister Cities will host origami activities at the Small Pavilion. Visitors will also be able to purchase and decorate their own Obon lantern.

The Large Pavilion will feature the Roseburg Sister Cities welcome and resale table, a sponsored Japanese lantern display, Tabletop Kingdom and Eugene Bonsai.

A variety of vendors are also scheduled to take part, including Tabletop Kingdom, Yamada Vending Co., Clark Studio & Gallery, Bleeding Heart Books, Linda Russell-Matney, Rei Mastrogiovanni, Jessica's Oven Delights, Wiley's Wagon and Ice Hut.

Thrive Umpqua and Eugene Bonsai are among the organizations expected at the festival.

Organizers say visitors can come for the entire day or stop by for only a few hours.

Bringing Obon Back to Roseburg

Obon is a centuries-old Japanese tradition centered on remembering and honoring ancestors and gathering with family and community. Music, Bon Odori dancing and lanterns are commonly associated with Obon celebrations.

For Roseburg, the festival also represents the community's long relationship with Japan.

Roseburg's sister-city program traces its roots to a student exchange between Roseburg and Shobu, Japan. A pen-pal relationship between students began in 1985, Roseburg students traveled to Shobu in 1987 and Japanese students visited Roseburg in 1989. A formal sister-city relationship followed in the early 1990s. Shobu later became part of Kuki City, and the relationship between the communities continued.

Today, Roseburg Sister Cities works to promote friendship and understanding between Roseburg and Kuki through student and adult exchanges and other cultural programs.

Organizers said bringing the Obon Festival back gives a new generation of Roseburg families an opportunity to experience the tradition while strengthening the community's connection with Kuki.

Event Details

• What: Roseburg Sister Cities 2026 Obon Festival
• When: Saturday, Aug. 15, noon to 8 p.m.
• Where: Stewart Park, 2058 NW Stewart Park Drive, Roseburg
• Admission: Free and open to the public
• Activities: Live music, taiko drumming, traditional dance, storytelling, origami, lantern decorating, bonsai, vendors, food and cultural activities

Roseburg Sister Cities is a nonprofit organization focused on cultural exchange and friendship between Roseburg and Kuki City, Japan.

Oregonians affected by wildfires or wildfire-related smoke can now reach a statewide assistance hotline 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Oregon Department of Human Services says people anywhere in the state can call 1-833-669-0554 for help identifying resources and next steps following wildfire impacts.

The hotline is intended for people dealing with a variety of wildfire-related situations, including those who have lost a home or property, evacuated and still need assistance, are sheltering in place, or are being affected by wildfire smoke and poor air quality.

People with other needs or concerns caused by wildfires can also call.

The hotline is staffed by 211info. If a call is not answered, callers can leave a message and should receive a return call within one business day.

Officials emphasized that the hotline is not intended for emergencies or immediate evacuation assistance. Anyone in immediate danger, experiencing a medical emergency or needing emergency evacuation help should call 911.

People who need information about shelters or other immediate resources can call 211.

Oregonians can also submit their contact information and describe their wildfire-related needs through the Oregon Wildfire Assistance web form. An Oregon Department of Human Services staff member will review the information and follow up.

Calling the hotline does not guarantee financial assistance or eligibility for a specific program. Staff will document each caller's situation and help identify resources that may be available.

Wildfire Assistance Hotline

• Phone: 1-833-669-0554
• Availability: 24 hours a day, seven days a week
• Missed calls: Leave a message for a return call within one business day
• Shelter and immediate resource information: Call 211
• Emergencies or emergency evacuation assistance: Call 911

Editor's note: The state issued a correction to a July 30 press release after an incorrect hotline number was originally provided. The correct number is 1-833-669-0554.

A new community theater company is taking shape in Roseburg, with organizers hoping to create more opportunities for local performers, technicians and volunteers while adding another source of live entertainment to Douglas County.

Common Ground Productions was formed by a group of local performing arts enthusiasts who said conversations about the need for another community theater in Roseburg had been happening for years.

"For many years, we have heard the rumblings of 'Roseburg needs a second community theater,' but no one actually made the moves to get one off the ground," the group told The Roseburg Receiver.

That began to change last winter, when a group of self-described "dreamers" came together to talk about what a new theater organization could look like and, importantly, what it could do differently.

Those conversations eventually became Common Ground Productions.

The locally operated theater group says its mission is centered around creativity, inclusion, collaboration and creating opportunities for people at all experience levels. The company also hopes to work alongside Roseburg's existing theater organizations rather than compete with them, with the goal of strengthening the area's performing arts community as a whole.

"Talent is abundant throughout Douglas County, with only so many places to showcase said talent," the group said. "CGP will give more performers and technicians a chance to grow and learn in their craft, as well as provide people further opportunities to be entertained."

President and founder Abigail Hotovec said in the company's initial announcement that Roseburg is "simply oozing with talent" and described Common Ground Productions as another place where people can learn, grow and participate in theatrical arts regardless of their previous experience.

A Different Approach Behind The Scenes

Common Ground Productions is also putting an emphasis on how its productions are created, not just what eventually appears on stage.

The company describes its approach as trauma-informed and accessible, with several practices intended to make rehearsals and performances safer and more welcoming.

That includes prioritizing the physical and emotional safety of actors, using consent-based rehearsal processes, utilizing intimacy and fight coordinators when appropriate and assigning cast and crew liaisons to productions.

The group also plans to use screened music auditions in an effort to reduce bias or typecasting during the audition process.

Accessibility efforts are expected to extend to audiences as well.

Common Ground Productions plans to offer sensory-friendly performances, provide clear content warnings for elements such as flashing lights, weapons or gore, and offer flexible seating options.

The company says it wants both newcomers and experienced performers to feel comfortable becoming involved, whether that means appearing on stage, working behind the scenes or volunteering in another capacity.

Keeping Art Human

One element of Common Ground Productions' mission that may stand out is its decision to avoid the use of artificial intelligence in its creative work.

The company said it views theater and other forms of art as fundamentally human endeavors.

"CGP is a place for artists," the group said. "More often than not, AI detracts from the artistic experience. It degrades the artistic endeavor and cheapens the result. Whether it be literature or paintings or performing arts, the arts are for people; thus, they should be created by people."

The company's original announcement similarly described Common Ground Productions as committed to originality and supporting art in its purest form.

Who Is Behind Common Ground Productions?

The organization's current leadership includes:

• President Abigail Hotovec
• Vice President June Burch
• Secretary Alyson Pinkleman
• Treasurer Micah Hotovec
• Board members Mariah Marx, Christopher Marx, Kellen McKinney and Drew McKinney

The company's advisory council includes Mackay Dufour, Charissa Dufour, Kaitlyn Grammon and Alex Horton.

Leadership member Kaitlyn Grammon said the organization has the potential to create connections within the community through theater.

"Theater is a lifeline that connects even the most isolated soul, and the community this will build will be beautiful," Grammon said in the company's announcement.

First Performance Planned For November

The public should get its first look at Common Ground Productions later this year.

The company is planning a variety show fundraiser for early November, although an exact date and location have not yet been announced.

Tickets are expected to include admission to the performance along with unlimited coffee and hot cocoa. Desserts provided by community members will also be available for purchase.

Money raised through the event will help fund Common Ground Productions' first full theatrical production, which is planned for spring 2027.

The organization has not yet selected which show it will produce.

Getting Involved

Common Ground Productions is already encouraging people interested in performing, technical theater or volunteering to get involved.

Those interested can fill out the Common Ground Productions interest form to begin the process.

Hotovec, who also serves as the organization's volunteer coordinator, will reach out to help connect people with opportunities that fit their interests.

Those opportunities won't necessarily require stepping onto a stage. The company expects to need people for everything from its marketing street team to painting theatrical flats, along with the many other jobs required to bring a live production together.

For Common Ground Productions, that broad participation is part of the idea behind the organization - creating another space where Douglas County residents can make something together.

Additional details about the November fundraiser, future auditions, volunteer opportunities and the company's first full production are expected as plans develop.

Community members can follow Common Ground Productions on Facebook and Instagram for future announcements and updates.

ROSEBURG, Ore. - Saving Grace Humane Society will offer several opportunities for Douglas County residents to adopt a pet at no cost over the next three months as part of a nationwide effort to help more shelter animals find homes.

The Roseburg-based shelter is participating in the ASPCA’s Rescue Effect campaign, which brings together shelters and rescue organizations across the country to promote pet adoption and fostering.

Saving Grace will hold three fee-waived adoption weekends at its shelter:

• Aug. 14-15
• Sept. 4-5
• Oct. 16-17

During the events, adoption fees will be waived for approved adopters. Saving Grace said its normal adoption fees range from $25 to $225 depending on the animal.

The campaign comes as animal shelters nationwide continue to face capacity challenges. According to information provided by Saving Grace and the ASPCA, nearly six million dogs and cats entered shelters and rescue organizations across the country in 2025.

Adopting an animal not only provides that pet with a home, but also opens shelter space and resources for other animals needing care. Fostering can provide similar relief by temporarily moving animals into homes while they wait for permanent placement.

“At Saving Grace, we see every day how life-changing adoption can be for both animals and the people who welcome them home,” Saving Grace Development Director Melissa Owens said. “Thanks to the ASPCA’s support, we’re able to remove one more barrier to adoption during these fee-waived events.”

Owens encouraged people who have been considering bringing home a pet to visit the shelter and meet the animals currently available for adoption.

The Rescue Effect runs from August through October and is designed to help participating organizations increase adoptions and encourage more people to become involved with their local shelters.

The ASPCA is providing $2 million in grants nationwide this year to help participating shelters and rescue groups cover adoption fees and other operational costs associated with the campaign.

Saving Grace Humane Society is Douglas County’s only full-service animal shelter and provides shelter, food, medical treatment and other care for thousands of animals each year.

Residents can view currently adoptable animals and learn more about Saving Grace at savinggracehumanesociety.org.

ROSEBURG, Ore. - Hot, dry and breezy conditions will continue to create elevated fire weather concerns across Southern Oregon through Wednesday before a gradual shift toward more seasonable weather later in the week, according to the National Weather Service in Medford.

In its Monday morning Area Forecast Discussion, the National Weather Service said temperatures will remain above normal through the middle of the week while humidity levels stay lower than normal and afternoon and evening breezes remain slightly stronger than typical.

Conditions are expected to improve only slightly from day to day through Wednesday.

Despite the gradual cooling trend, forecasters said the combination of dry air, unstable conditions and afternoon winds will continue to give existing fires the potential for significant growth during peak burning periods.

Overnight humidity recovery has also been poor across some upper slopes and ridges, with recoveries generally only in the 20% to 35% range during recent nights. Some improvement is expected as the week progresses.

Temperatures should fall by roughly a degree or two each day as upper-level conditions shift, with humidity levels gradually increasing. More seasonable conditions are expected after Wednesday, although temperatures could remain a few degrees above normal in many locations.

Morning Clouds Could Reach Roseburg

A change may also become noticeable during the early morning hours in the Umpqua Valley.

By Wednesday and Thursday mornings, forecasters expect some low cloud cover to extend into portions of the Umpqua Valley, including the possibility of patches near Roseburg.

The increased morning cloud cover would accompany the gradual shift toward slightly cooler and more humid conditions later in the week.

Thunderstorm Chances Return Thursday

Attention will increasingly turn toward the potential for thunderstorms beginning late this week.

Forecasters said a weak disturbance near the California coast, combined with increasing monsoonal moisture moving northward, could provide enough instability for isolated thunderstorms.

A thunderstorm could reach far southeastern Modoc County as early as Wednesday afternoon, but the more widespread opportunity begins Thursday.

The National Weather Service currently gives the Warner Mountains of far eastern Modoc County into Lake County about a 15% chance of thunderstorms Thursday. Chances around 10% extend into portions of Siskiyou and Klamath counties.

Thunderstorm chances continue Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Forecasters said it remains too early to determine which day will be the most active or exactly where storms will develop. Current guidance suggests isolated showers and thunderstorms could develop from Northern California northward along the Cascades and across portions of areas east of the Cascades.

At least one day could potentially bring thunderstorm activity to both the west and east sides of the region.

The overall threat currently appears modest, but any lightning will be closely watched because of the ongoing dry conditions and potential for new wildfire starts.

The National Weather Service said confidence remains low regarding where the greatest thunderstorm activity will ultimately develop and encouraged people to continue monitoring updated forecasts.

Smoke Continues East of the Cascades

Smoke will remain an issue for portions of Southern Oregon and Northern California, particularly during the overnight and morning hours.

The greatest potential for smoke accumulation remains across Klamath and Lake counties, eastern Siskiyou County and Modoc County.

Forecasters said westerly and southwesterly flow aloft, combined with decreased fire activity, should limit additional smoke from reaching valleys west of the Cascades.

Light overnight winds, however, could allow smoke to settle into lower elevations east of the Cascades before improving during the daytime.

For inland Douglas County, the main weather concerns through Wednesday remain above-normal temperatures, low humidity and afternoon breezes before conditions begin trending closer to normal later in the week.

Limited Time Events

• Wellness Walk | Every Saturday Through September | 9am at the Thrive Umpqua office in Roseburg (556 SE Jackson)
• Seven Feathers’ Wine Trolley Tour | June 6 - September 27 | Link
• 2026 Summerfest @ Roseburg Cinema | June 15 - August 20th | Link
• Zumba in the Park | 6:30-7:30 p.m. At Stewart Park every Wednesday through August 26 | FREE!
• Sutherlin Blackberry Festival 2026 | August 14 - 16 | 8 am - 5 pm | Link
• UTV Takeover (Winchester Bay) | August 11 - 16 | Link

Monday, August 10th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7 pm
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 pm
• Celebrate Recovery | Westside Christian Church | Dinner at 5:30, Large group at 6:30.
• Monday Night Auxiliary Bingo | Winston VFW | 4:30 pm | must have papers by 5:30, $17 for all games.

Tuesday, August 11th

• 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 - 9 pm | Link
• Open Mic Night @ Kodiak Bar & Grill | Every week on Tuesday @ 6 - 8 pm
• Tuesdays! Free Line Dancing Lessons at Elements Lounge in Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 - 9 pm | Link
• Celebrate Recovery | Winston Assembly of God | Dinner at 5:30, Large group at 6:30.
• Music on the Half Shell 2026 | Steward Park | 7 PM
• Live Music: Mark Malefyt @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 pm | Link

Wednesday, August 12th

• 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
• 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 6:30 pm. Food available. Ages 7+. $1 for non-members.
• Celebrate Recovery | Redeemers (Old movie theater) | Dinner at 5:30, Large group at 6:30.
• Wednesday Night Karaoke with Mr. Michael | Winston VFW | 5 - 9 pm| 21+
• Group Meet - Knitting of Any Kind | Studio Arts Connection (1350 NE Stephens, Roseburg) | 1 - 3:30 pm | Knitting, crochet, hand quilting felting spinning, etc
• Canyonville Farmer's Market | Wednesdays from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm at Seven Feathers Casino Parking Lot | May - October
• Violins In the Vineyard @ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Link
• Women's "Just for Fun" Summer Golf | 5 pm | Link

Thursday, August 13th

• DJ Trivia @ North Forty Beer Company | 7 - 8:30 pm
• Karaoke Night @ Workman's Bar and Smokehouse | 9 pm - 12 am
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday and Saturday | 8 pm
• DJ Bingo @ Brix Bar & Grill | 7 - 9 pm
• Thirsty Thursday Cornhole Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | Every week on Thursday | 6 - 8 pm | Link
• Al-Anon Meeting in Oakland (Weekly) | Oakland Ice House - 212 Lucust St | 2 - 3 PM

Friday, August 14th

• Friday Pizzas! @ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | 12 - 4 pm
• Karaoke Night @ Winchester Pub & Grill | 8 - 11 pm
• Kick Up the Dust - Line Dancing Lessons @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7 - 8 pm
• Bingo @ Roseburg Senior Center | (Every Wed and Fri) - Doors Open at 5 pm, starts at 6:30 pm. Food available. Ages 7+. $1 for non-members.
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday | 8 pm
• Friday Night Live Music | Winston VFW
• Group Meet - Open Painting Watercolor and Small Acrylic | Studio Arts Connection (1350 NE Stephens, Roseburg) | 1 - 3:30 PM
• Sutherlin Blackberry Festival 2026 | August 14 - 16 | 8 am - 5 pm | Link
• SafeHaven Blessing Bag Event | Featuring Back to School clothes for sizes 4T and up.  We will have some Backpacks, Shoes, Socks, Adult clothes and Toys!  We will also display some Baby Equipment, All FREE! | 990 Stanton St in Roseburg | 12 - 4 pm | Link

Saturday, August 15th

• Umpqua Valley Farmers Market | 9 am - 1 pm | SE Jackson St | Link
• Roseburg Saturday Farmers Market | 2525 W Harvard Ave | 9 am - 2:30 pm | Link
• Karaoke Night @​ Brix Bar & Grill | (Every Saturday) @ 7 - 10 pm
• Karaoke Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 8 pm | Link
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday | 8 pm
• Saturday Night Karaoke with DJ Dan | Winston VFW | 5 - 9 pm | 21+
• Sutherlin Blackberry Festival 2026 | August 14 - 16 | 8 am - 5 pm | Link
• 2026 Obon Festival @ Stewart Park | 12 - 8 pm | Link
• Deux Barrique Release & Paella @ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | 6 - 8 pm | Link
• Humvee Vineyard Excursion @ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | 11 am - 1 pm | Link
• Live Music: Harlan Rivers @ Spire Mountain Cellars | 5:30 - 8:30 pm | Link
• Wine in the Valley @ Melrose Vineyards | 12 - 8 pm | Link
• Salmon Harbor Fishing Derby (Winchester Bay) | Link
• SafeHaven Blessing Bag Event | Featuring Back to School clothes for sizes 4T and up.  We will have some Backpacks, Shoes, Socks, Adult clothes and Toys!  We will also display some Baby Equipment, All FREE! | 990 Stanton St in Roseburg | 9 - 11:30 am | Link

Sunday, August 16th

• Sutherlin Blackberry Festival 2026 | August 14 - 16 | 8 am - 5 pm | Link

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

- The Roseburg Receiver Team