March 13, 2026

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

GLIDE, Ore. — A $450,000 state funding allocation is expected to help move forward renovations at the Glide Revitalization Center, a project aimed at expanding community services in rural Douglas County.

According to a March 10 announcement, the funding was included in House Bill 5204 and will support improvements to the Glide Revitalization Center, a nonprofit facility in Glide that serves as a hub for local programs and resources.

Organizers say the renovated center is intended to provide space for a range of services, including affordable child care through Little Loggers, office and community space, library resources, and access to social service partners. The project is also expected to support youth development efforts, disaster case management, continuing education opportunities and economic development initiatives.

Glide Revitalization Executive Director Jeanna Beam said the funding will help transform the facility into a stronger community resource for the rural area.

The investment comes as many rural communities continue looking for ways to expand access to child care, educational support and centralized services. Supporters of the Glide project say the center is designed to meet several of those needs in one location.

The funding is expected to help advance the next phase of the renovation effort and improve long-term access to services for residents in and around Glide.

Follow the Glide Revitalization Project on Facebook.

A ridge of high pressure will start building in the Umpqua Valley on Monday, leading to afternoon high temperatures that are well above normal for several days.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that very light rain will impact the area late Friday and into early Saturday with only a tenth to a quarter of an inch of precipitation expected. Sunday starts to warm up but will remain generally cloudy.

Forecasters said Monday through Thursday, highs will be ten to twenty degrees above normal, ranging from the low to mid 70s in the Roseburg area. Current forecast models show the afternoon temperatures staying below record highs for the dates, which are in the upper 70s to around 80 degrees. High temperatures begin to cool next Friday.

The Umpqua Symphony Association presents Fandango! in concert Saturday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. The event will take place at Centerstage Theater on the campus of Umpqua Community College.

The group takes their name from the last movement of the Fandango! Quintet by Boccherini. Known as one of the most exciting groups on Chicago’s musical scene, their music is a spicy mix of Latin, Spanish, Sephardic, Balkan and classical sounds. The members of the multi-award winning, globe trotting group hail from Spain, France, Bosnia and Taiwan.

Tickets are $30 per person online or at the door. To purchase tickets in advance, go to: https://dcyomusic.org/concerts-and-events/

The Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of Kira Zavala as its next president and chief executive officer.

The Chamber release said Zavala will officially begin her role on April 6th, bringing with her nearly a decade of chamber leadership experience and a strong track record of building partnerships that support business growth and community vitality.

Zavala most recently served as Vice President of Operations & Membership for The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County, where she spent nine years helping grow membership, strengthen regional partnerships, and lead programs designed to support local businesses. During her tenure, she played a key role in initiatives that connected employers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders across southern Oregon.

Zavala was selected following a regional search conducted by the Roseburg Chamber board of directors.

Board Chair Jami Seal said, “We are excited to welcome Kira to the Roseburg Area Chamber”. Seal said, “Her experience in chamber leadership, strong relationships throughout the region, and passion for supporting local businesses make her the right person to lead our organization into its next chapter. As our community continues to grow and evolve, we are confident that Kira’s leadership will help strengthen the Chamber’s role as a catalyst for business success and economic vitality in Douglas  County.”

Zavala said, “I am honored to join the Roseburg Area Chamber and work alongside its dedicated board, members, and community partners”. Zavala said, “Roseburg has tremendous opportunity. I look forward to listening, building strong relationships, and working together to support local businesses while strengthening the Chamber’s impact throughout the region”.

Seal said that longtime president and CEO Debra Fromdahl retired in February, but she is continuing to support the organization through a successful transition.

The Roseburg City Council will hold a work session next Tuesday, March 17th.

It will begin at 5:15 p.m. in the Umpqua Room at the Public Safety Center, at 700 Southeast Douglas Avenue. There is no audience participation scheduled for this meeting, which is for setting council goals.

The work session can be viewed on the city’s Facebook page or seen later at: https://roseburgor.gov/

Douglas County Commissioners Tom Kress, Chris Boice, and Tim Freeman have announced that Douglas County Senior Services is hosting a countywide Senior Resource Series.

A county release said the events will connect older adults, caregivers, and families with important services and support available throughout the county. The free senior resource events will provide information about programs and services available to local seniors, including meal opportunities, in-home care services, family care resources, and the Douglas County Senior Resource Booklet. Staff will be available to answer questions and help individuals learn how to access services that support independence, health, and quality of life.

Each event will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will include an opportunity for seniors to enjoy lunch at participating locations.

Upcoming Senior Resource Series Events will be held:

• March 27th at the Lower Umpqua Senior Center in Reedsport
• April 10th at the Winston Community Center
• May 15th at the Glide Community Center
• June 12th at the Sutherlin Senior Center
• July 17th at the Special People’s Depot in Glendale

Seniors who plan to attend lunch at any of the events are asked to RSVP at 440-3677.

For more information about Douglas County Senior Services, go to: https://www.douglascountyor.gov/452/Senior-Services

The Oregon Department of Human Services will have a South County Rendezvous on Wednesday, March 18th.

ODHS Community Partnership Coordinator Courtney Burford said it will be held at the Harvest Christian Assembly Church at 227 South Main Street in Myrtle Creek from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Burford said around 20 community partners will have information and resources for those needing assistance. That includes housing and homeless services, health and wellness resources, children and family services, employment training programs, veteran’s programs and more.

Attendees can connect with the local agencies and non-profits, receive free clothing and enjoy a community meal.

The event is supported by the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians. For more information contact the ODHS at 529-5198.

Applications are now being accepted for the first Umpqua Growth Talks Pitch Nights event of 2026.

It will be held on April 30th at Backside Brewing on Northeast Odell Avenue in Roseburg from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Presented by the Umpqua Economic Development Partnership, the program aims to provide financial and advisory support for emerging local businesses. Since it began in 2019, Pitch Night events have generated nearly $100,000 for local entrepreneurs.

Applications are being accepted through March 20th. To get more information, go to: https://uedpartnership.org/

Limited Time Events

• In Studio Classes @ Create & Sip Studio | January 8 - May 17th | Every Week on Wed - Sun

Monday, March 9th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM
• Celebrate Recovery | Westside Christian Church | Dinner at 5:30, Large group at 6:30.

Tuesday, March 10th

• 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.
• All Ages Jazz Jam @ North Forty Beer Company | 5 - 7:30 PM | Link

Wednesday, March 11th

• 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 6:30PM. Food available. Ages 7+. $1 for non-members.
• Celebrate Recovery | Redeemers (Old movie theater) | Dinner at 5:30, Large group at 6:30.
• Live Music: Kara Grainger Band @ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 - 9:30 PM | Link

Thursday, March 12th

• 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
• DJ Bingo @ Brix Bar & Grill | 7 - 9 PM |
• Thirsty Thursday Cornhole Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | Every week on Thursday | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• St. Patrick's Day Bingo @ Melrose Vineyards | 5:30 PM

Friday, March 13th

• 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
• 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.
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday | 8 PM
• Live Music: Paddy O'Furniture @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Supper Club Dinner @ Melrose Vineyards | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Live Music: Nina and The Rebel Rockers @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 8 PM
• Underground Dining Club @​ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards

Saturday, March 14th

• Umpqua Valley Farmers Market | 9AM - 1PM | SE Jackson St | Link
• Karaoke Night @​ Brix Bar & Grill | (Every Saturday) @ 7 - 10PM
• Karaoke Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 8PM | Link
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday | 8 PM
• 47th Annual Benefit Car Show @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | March 14 & 15th | Link
• Live Music: Fandango @ Centerstage Theater at Umpqua Community College | 5 PM | Link
• Drain Spring Festival | Drain Civic Center | 3 PM | Link
• Live Music: Dear Drummer @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 7 - 11 PM | Link

Sunday, March 15th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• 47th Annual Benefit Car Show @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | March 14 & 15th | Link
• 2026 Hops for K9 Cops @ Backside Brewing Co. | 2 PM | Link

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- The Roseburg Receiver Team