May 7, 2026

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

UVTC has hired Nathan Miller as the organization’s new General Manager, the UVTC Board of Directors announced.

Miller is an active member of the local tennis and pickleball community and brings a background in journalism, community outreach, and photography through his work with the local paper. Board members said his communication skills and community connections are expected to help strengthen UVTC, grow engagement, and support the future of the facility.

In the new role, Miller will oversee day-to-day operations at the tennis center, support programming, help develop club marketing and collateral materials, and improve communication with members and the broader community.

The board said Miller will soon be working from the pro shop area, in the room just to the left as visitors enter the indoor building.

“We’re excited about this next step for the tennis center and look forward to the energy and enthusiasm Nathan will bring,” the UVTC Board of Directors said in its announcement.

The board also thanked members and supporters for their continued support of UVTC.

ROSEBURG, Ore. — Umpqua Valley Habitat for Humanity will celebrate the grand opening of its new ReStore on Saturday, May 9, with a full day of community activities, shopping, music, food, and giveaways.

The Grand Opening Bash will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the new Umpqua Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore, located at 1026 NE Diamond Lake Boulevard, across from the Roseburg Public Library.

The day will begin with a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony at 10 a.m. Roseburg Mayor Larry Rich is expected to take part in the ceremony, which will also include a proclamation presentation. Celebration cake will be served following the ceremony.

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., guests can enjoy live music, with a food truck also on site during the event. The store will remain open for shopping throughout the day.

The celebration will also include several special promotions and drawings:

• The first 50 shoppers will receive a door prize
• Guests can enter to win a Wildlife Safari encounter for four
• Silent auction bids and raffles will close at 5 p.m.
• Prize drawings will also take place at 5 p.m.

Habitat for Humanity ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, appliances, home accessories, building materials, and other items to the public at reduced prices. Proceeds from ReStore sales help support Habitat for Humanity’s work to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.

Organizers said the grand opening is an opportunity for the community to see the new space, shop the store, and celebrate the next chapter for Umpqua Valley Habitat for Humanity in Roseburg.

More information about Umpqua Valley Habitat for Humanity is available at www.umpquavalleyhabitat.org

Tickets for the Umpqua Actor’s Community Theatre production of The Cuckoo Clock, go on sale this Friday at 12:00 p.m. This will be the final production of the 2025-2026 season.

A synopsis said The Cuckoo Clock is a heartfelt and poignant exploration of family bonds, loss and the complexities of growing up amid adversity. The play centers on Ethel, a weary grandmother in her sixties, raising her troubled fifteen-year-old grandson, Mark. The story is filled with the themes of love, regret, and the scars left by a troubled past.

The new drama was written by local playwright Marty Follose. It will premiere on Thursday, June 4th. The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with sparkling cider and light refreshments, followed by a red-carpet event at 5:45 p.m. The performance will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Show dates continue through June 21st. This production contains depictions and discussions of suicide and substance abuse and is recommended for audiences over age 12. Purchase tickets at www.uact-theatre.com

Greater Douglas United Way is offering a First Aid & CPR Training course for the community on Friday, May 22nd.

It will be held at the United Community Action Network Food Bank on Northeast Kenneth Ford Drive. Classes will be offered from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Training includes:

• How to react in emergency situations
• CPR training
• First Aid fundamentals and
• Real-life demonstrations

The instructor will be paramedic Joel King. The course is free, but there is a $22 fee to receive a CPR card.

For more information, contact Greater Douglas United Way at 672-1734.

For the third consecutive year, Mercy Medical Center has achieved the prestigious Leapfrog Grade A for patient safety and quality excellence.

A CHI Mercy Health release called the honor a monumental accomplishment for the hospital’s staff, providers and volunteers.

The release said the designation isn’t just a badge. It’s a powerful validation of the unwavering commitment that Mercy staff brings to its patients every day.

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands alone as a national benchmark focused purely on preventing medical errors and harm.

Market President, CHI Mercy Health Russell Wooley said, “For the third time in a row, CHI Mercy Health has earned an “A” grade from the Leapfrog Group, an achievement that fills me with absolute pride”. Wooley said, “This outstanding achievement is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to excellence demonstrated by each and every one of our team members”.

The release said Leapfrog assigns an “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on more than 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them. Critical access hospitals are not eligible for such review.

Mercy said the “A” grade is the gold standard to patient safety for U.S. hospitals. A Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade of “A” is a powerful testament to staff’s dedication and their significant contribution to the community.

Leapfrog Group President and CEO Leah Binder said, “An ‘A’ Grade is a strong sign that Mercy is deeply committed to protecting patients from harm”. Binder said, “We commend the leadership, board, clinicians, staff and volunteers for the role each played in earning this distinction”.

Limited Time Events

• In Studio Classes @ Create & Sip Studio | January 8 - May 17th | Every Week on Wed - Sun
• ART AS RECORD: MINIDOKA + 4 Add'l Exhibits feat. Japanese Artists @​ Umpqua Valley Arts | March 20 - May 22nd | 10 am - 6 pm | Link
• Guest Artist Dave Hall Exhibit @ Gallery Northwest | May 3nd - June 30th | Every week Tue - Sat | 11 am - 4 pm | Link
• Wellness Walk | Every Saturday Through September | 9am at the Thrive Umpqua office in Roseburg (556 SE Jackson)

Monday, May 4th

• 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.
• Day of Discovery @ Wildlife Safari | May 4th & 5th | 9 am - 6 pm | Link
• Live Music: Erik & Christina @ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 pm | Link

Tuesday, May 5th

• 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.

Wednesday, May 6th

• 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

Thursday, May 7th

• 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
• Al-Anon Meeting in Oakland (Weekly) | Oakland Ice House - 212 Lucust St | 2 - 3 PM
• Local on Vendor Night @ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 4 - 7 pm | Link
• Umpqua Valley Fly Fishers Meetup @ The Roseburg Country Club | 5:30 - 8 pm | There will be socializing, speakers, raffle prizes, and fun!

Friday, May 8th

• Friday Pizzas! @ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | 12 - 4 pm
• 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 6:30 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
• Blessing Bag Clothing Giveaway | 12 - 4 pm | 990 W Stanton St in the Meyer Activity Center | Link

Saturday, May 9th

• 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+
• Live MMA Action @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 - 9 pm | Link
• Mother's Day Brunch @ Umpqua Valley Arts | 12 am - 12 pm | Link
• Mother's Day Bundtini & Wine Pairing @ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 12 - 5 pm | Link
• UVA's Bird Field Trip @ Ford's Pond | 9 am | Link
• Oakland Car Show & Shine | 10 am - 3 pm | Link
• Blessing Bag Clothing Giveaway | 12 pm until supplies last | 990 W Stanton St in the Meyer Activity Center | Link
• Live Music: Strange Birdz with Dawn @​ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 pm
• Spring Concert | Featuring music, treats, friends, and laughter will be held Saturday, May 9, at 2 p.m. at the Umpqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 2167 NW Watters Street, featuring The Multiple Personalities and Liz Jones with Special Friends, with donations supporting Alternative Living Solutions.

Sunday, May 10th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 pm
• Live Music: Coleen and Co. @ Melrose Vineyards | 3 - 5 pm | Link
• Mother's Day Brunch @ Melrose Vineyards | 12 - 3 pm | Link
• Mother's Day Mimosa Flight @ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 12 - 5 pm | Link
• Mother's FREE Admission | Umpqua Discovery center (Winchester Bay) | 10 am - 4 pm | Link

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

- The Roseburg Receiver Team