October 29, 2026

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

ROSEBURG, Ore. - Fir Grove Elementary School will close at the end of the 2026-27 school year following a unanimous vote by the Roseburg School Board on Wednesday, October 28. Students will begin attending Eastwood, Hucrest and Fullerton IV elementary schools in fall 2027, based on updated attendance boundaries.

The decision brings an answer to weeks of uncertainty about the school's future. It also begins months of transition planning for families and employees who will spend the rest of this school year at Fir Grove before leaving a school community built over generations.

Board members acknowledged the loss of familiar classrooms, friendships and daily routines as they considered Superintendent Jared Cordon's recommendation. Their discussion focused on declining enrollment, the condition and cost of school buildings, classroom organization, transportation and how to support students through the change.

“This decision does not diminish the value of Fir Grove or the contributions of its staff and families,” Cordon said in the district's announcement. “It reflects the difficult choices we must make as we respond to declining enrollment, aging facilities and rising costs.”

Fir Grove will remain open through the conclusion of the current school year. Students are not being moved to other schools immediately.

The vote approves the closure recommendation, but several details still need to be worked out. Those include final staffing assignments, individual transportation arrangements and new locations for two specialized programs. No long-term use has been selected for the school property.

The Roseburg Receiver attended Wednesday's meeting and previously reported on the superintendent's September recommendation in a detailed overview of the Aligning to Thrive report.

Why Fir Grove Was Selected

The district's central concern is that it operates more elementary school space than its enrollment requires. Districtwide enrollment declined from 5,842 students in 2016-17 to 5,221 in September 2026, a loss of 621 students, or nearly 11%. Its eight elementary schools served approximately 2,434 students in 2025-26, compared with a combined functional capacity of about 3,295. That put the elementary system at roughly 74% capacity.

The recommendation reduces the elementary system from eight schools to seven. Cordon told the board that he examined what closure would mean at each elementary school, including where students would go, how boundaries would change, what classroom arrangements would look like and how transportation would work.

He said Fir Grove was not selected before that evaluation began.

According to the written report, Fir Grove serves fewer than 200 students and is operating at approximately 54% of its functional capacity. The district concluded that closing it would require fewer students to change schools than other options examined, while limiting additional moves for students outside Fir Grove's current attendance area.

Nearby schools also have space to receive its students. The district's analysis projects Eastwood at approximately 91% of functional capacity after the boundary changes, Hucrest at 90% and Fullerton IV at 77%. Those are building capacity estimates, not predictions of individual class sizes.

Transportation was another significant consideration. Cordon said the evaluation went beyond drawing boundaries on a map. Staff examined neighborhoods, drove streets, considered potential stops and looked at the buses and drivers different closure scenarios would require.

He said some alternatives would have sent children farther from their neighborhoods and required longer rides. The district's analysis found that Fir Grove students could attend the three receiving schools without additional transportation costs or long bus rides. Specific routes and arrangements still need to be developed and shared with families.

Facility needs also weighed in the decision. State assessments identify approximately $8.5 million in anticipated needs at Fir Grove over the next 10 years. That is a long-term estimate for maintaining existing building systems, rather than an immediate repair bill or a proposal to build a replacement school. Fir Grove has not received some of the major improvements completed at other district schools, including a major seismic rehabilitation.

Across the district, assessments conducted through the Oregon Department of Education identified approximately $116 million in anticipated maintenance, repair and replacement needs over the next decade, according to Wednesday's release. Cordon told the board that closing one school would not resolve the district's broader facility challenges.

The superintendent also described an educational reason for consolidating: having more than one classroom at a grade level gives teachers colleagues teaching the same material and gives administrators more flexibility when student numbers change.

At Wednesday's meeting, board members discussed grades at Fir Grove with only one classroom. Cordon said that arrangement makes it harder to balance enrollment and provide opportunities for teachers to plan together. Continued enrollment declines could also lead to more blended classrooms, where a teacher teaches students from two grade levels.

Board member Brandon Bishop asked whether research showed differences in student experience or test scores in blended classrooms. Cordon described the evidence as varied and discussed the value of teacher collaboration. The discussion did not establish a specific, measurable academic improvement that closing Fir Grove would produce.

Cordon also acknowledged that children are having positive experiences at Fir Grove and that the school provides stability for families. His argument for consolidation was about how the district organizes its elementary system, rather than a claim that Fir Grove's teachers are failing students.

The district says students will not simply be added to the existing number of classrooms at the receiving schools. Classroom sections and staffing will be determined through the annual planning process. Consolidation does not guarantee a particular class size.

Where Students Will Attend School

For families, the next school assignment will depend on their address under the updated boundaries. Fir Grove students will be divided among Eastwood, Hucrest and Fullerton IV, rather than moving together to a single campus.

The district's attendance boundary webpage includes separate maps showing the Fir Grove student areas assigned to each receiving school, along with links to maps by street name.

Families may request an in-district transfer to a school outside their assigned boundary. Approval is generally based on available space and the receiving school's ability to accommodate the student, and is determined by the receiving principal. A request does not guarantee placement.

Cordon said the district would also work with families whose children currently attend Fir Grove through transfer arrangements. Students in specialized programs will need planning tied to their programs and individual needs.

Specialized Programs And Student Support

Both the Complex Needs Classroom and the Profound Developmental Learning Center will continue, according to the district's announcement. The closure means relocating those programs, with services continuing without interruption.

The Complex Needs Classroom is operated by Douglas Education Service District and serves children from across Douglas County. The Profound Developmental Learning Center serves students from across the school district.

Cordon told the board that potential spaces had been identified, but final locations had not been selected. He said classroom teachers and program staff need to participate in evaluating the spaces because they understand needs that may not be apparent to others. Some locations could require modifications before students move.

Board members also asked about support for students moving from Fir Grove, a Title I school, to Hucrest, which currently is not. Cordon said planning anticipated Hucrest becoming a Title I school, with additional support as students move. He said those resources were accounted for in the district's financial planning rather than treated as a reduction.

What Happens To The Property

The future of Fir Grove's land and building drew direct questions during the meeting. Cordon said the property's value and possible future uses had not influenced his recommendation.

“This didn't impact the recommendation in the least,” he told the board. “In fact, I was very clear not to have anything that discussed things like property valuations.”

The district has not selected a long-term use for the campus. Its written plan calls for continued custodial attention, groundskeeping and maintenance while that question is evaluated. Potential community access to outdoor recreation areas would also need to be considered alongside campus security.

Cordon said he had obtained the property's 1957 deed and reviewed provisions concerning educational use and federal reentry rights. He described those provisions as appearing to have reached their time limits, while acknowledging that further work would be needed. That discussion was not an announcement of a sale, redevelopment project or final legal determination about future uses.

Board members also discussed whether the district would have options if enrollment grew again. Cordon pointed to the former Rose Elementary campus, which remains in use, as an example of a district building that could be returned to traditional elementary use. He did not announce a future reopening plan for Fir Grove.

Finances And Staffing

Financially, the district estimates consolidation could reduce annual General Fund expenses by approximately $1.3 million, depending on staffing decisions. It says declining enrollment and rising costs are expected to absorb much of those savings, reducing cuts or spending shifts that might otherwise be necessary.

The district already reduced its 2026-27 budget by approximately $4.5 million in response to enrollment losses, reduced grant funding and rising costs.

Final staffing decisions have not been made. The report says changes must follow collective bargaining agreements, applicable law and district procedures, with vacancies, retirements, attrition and assignment rights considered. It also anticipates that some reduction in force may be necessary to achieve the savings.

Cordon told the board that the next budget cycle will help determine staffing. The district hopes to have familiar staff move with students where assignments and staffing needs allow, but individual placements are not settled.

Preparing For The Transition

Board members questioned whether waiting might allow enrollment or funding to improve. Cordon said future conditions cannot be predicted with certainty, but he did not see enough evidence to recommend postponement. He also said delaying a decision would leave less time to prepare students, families and employees.

In the district's announcement, board Chair Andrea Miner said members had heard that uncertainty itself was difficult.

“We heard from families and staff that the uncertainty surrounding this decision was difficult, and we didn't want to prolong it unnecessarily,” Miner said.

“Making this decision now gives our district time to plan a thoughtful transition and ensure students, families, and staff have the support they need.”

At the meeting, Cordon described opportunities for students and parents to visit their receiving schools, participate in activities and become familiar with new surroundings before fall 2027. He discussed beginning that welcome process in the new calendar year, while recognizing that Fir Grove still has a school year to finish.

Board members returned repeatedly to children's concerns about friendships. They discussed helping students see which classmates would be moving with them and encouraging families to maintain friendships when children attend different schools.

The district also plans to work with the Fir Grove community on how to recognize the school's history. Details of that recognition and the broader transition plan remain to be developed.

After the unanimous vote, Cordon asked adults throughout the community to support the children affected by the decision.

“As a community, please let's pull together and get behind this transition, whether you have kids in the school or not, and ensure this transition is successful,” he said.

Families can find the report, boundary maps, frequently asked questions and an online question form on the district's Aligning to Thrive webpage.

ROSEBURG, Ore. - With less than a week remaining before Election Day, Douglas County voters have returned 29,425 ballots for the November 3 general election, bringing local voter participation to 32.90%.

According to the Douglas County Clerk's Office, the latest participation rate is 1.76 percentage points higher than it was at the same point during the 2022 November General Election.

The figures, released Wednesday, October 28, show that nearly one-third of registered voters in Douglas County have already returned their ballots.

With Election Day now just five days away, election officials are reminding residents to return their ballots on time and make sure their ballot envelopes are properly signed.

Voters Can Use Any Official Oregon Ballot Drop Box

Douglas County voters are not required to return their ballots within the county. Under Oregon's statewide voting system, voters may use any official ballot drop box in Oregon, regardless of where they are registered.

However, the County Clerk's Office encourages residents to use a Douglas County drop box when possible, as doing so may help expedite local ballot processing.

Registered voters who have not received their ballots should contact or visit the Douglas County Clerk's Office as soon as possible.

Voters can also monitor the status of their ballots through Oregon's ballot tracking service, which provides updates from the time a ballot is mailed until it has been accepted for counting.

The service is available at OregonVotes.gov/Track.

How Ballots Are Verified Before Counting

The County Clerk's Office also provided information Wednesday about the steps election workers take before ballots are counted.

When a completed ballot arrives at an elections office, officials first verify voter eligibility and process the ballot return envelope. Once the required checks are completed, the ballot is separated from its envelope and prepared for tabulation.

One of the most important steps in that process is signature verification.

Every returned ballot envelope undergoes a signature review. Trained election staff compare the signature on the envelope with the signature maintained in the voter's registration record.

If a signature is missing or does not match the signature on file, election officials notify the voter and provide an opportunity to resolve the issue.

Under Oregon election procedures, voters generally have 21 days after Election Day to correct a missing or challenged signature, subject to applicable requirements.

This process allows election officials to verify ballots while giving voters an opportunity to address signature problems before their ballots are rejected.

Election Day Is November 3

The November General Election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Voters returning ballots through an official drop box must do so by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by November 3 and received within Oregon's required timeframe to qualify for counting.

Election officials also remind voters to sign their ballot return envelopes before submitting them.

With participation already running ahead of the comparable point in 2022, additional ballot returns in the final days before Election Day will determine the county's final turnout.

Residents can find additional election information, including ballot return options and voter resources, through the Douglas County Clerk's Office or the Oregon Secretary of State's Elections Division.

ROSEBURG, Ore. - The Ford Family Foundation is seeking a Senior Communications Associate to help lead its social media strategy, digital engagement and storytelling efforts, with an annual salary ranging from $87,000 to $92,000.

The position may be based in Roseburg, Eugene or a rural Oregon community, with preference given to candidates living in Roseburg or rural Oregon.

The Senior Communications Associate will work under the Foundation's Communications Director, helping develop and carry out communication strategies that highlight rural communities, Foundation investments, partnerships, research and policy priorities.

A major part of the position involves managing the Foundation's social media strategy and digital engagement. The employee will also contribute to communications planning, content development, digital storytelling and maintaining the Foundation's brand.

The role involves working closely with the Foundation's program, policy, learning and leadership teams to identify stories and communicate the organization's work to the public.

The Foundation is looking for an experienced communications professional with strong social media knowledge, storytelling skills and the ability to independently manage projects while working with other departments.

Salary, Benefits and Work Location

The position offers an annual salary of $87,000 to $92,000, depending on experience.

Benefits include paid time off, holidays, health and dental insurance, a health savings account, a retirement plan, a matching gifts program, professional development opportunities, an employee assistance program and rejuvenation leave.

Employees based in Roseburg or Eugene follow a hybrid work schedule requiring at least three days per week in the office.

Those working from other rural Oregon communities are also expected to maintain a regular in-person presence, with the frequency determined by their location and the needs of the position.

For this position, the Foundation defines rural Oregon as smaller towns and unincorporated communities outside the state's major urban centers, including Portland, Salem, Corvallis-Albany, Eugene-Springfield, Bend and Medford.

How to Apply

The Foundation's updated job posting lists Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 5 p.m. PDT as the application deadline.

Applicants are asked to submit an application along with a thoughtful letter of interest.

The Foundation notes that the application period may close earlier depending on the number of applicants received.

More information about the position and application process is available through The Ford Family Foundation's job posting.

ROSEBURG, Ore. - The Roseburg School Board discussed the possibility of expanding virtual-learning opportunities for students Wednesday night, including a potential partnership with an Oregon educational service district that could allow students to take online classes while remaining enrolled in Roseburg Public Schools.

The discussion came as district officials reported that 624 students are currently attending virtual programs outside the district, with another eight enrollment requests pending.

Board members expressed interest in providing more options for families, improving access to educational programs and keeping students connected to the district. However, they also raised questions about academic performance, costs and whether a new program would attract students back to Roseburg schools.

No decision was made Wednesday. District administrators plan to continue researching the options and return to the board with additional information.

Hundreds of Students Attending Virtual Schools Elsewhere

During the presentation, Assistant Superintendent Michelle Knee reviewed the district's experience with online education and the number of students choosing virtual programs outside Roseburg.

According to information provided during the meeting, 624 students are currently enrolled in outside virtual options, with eight additional requests pending.

Board members discussed the financial implications of those enrollments, noting that the district receives approximately $12,000 in state funding per student, although actual funding amounts can vary.

That prompted discussion about whether Roseburg could provide its own expanded virtual-learning opportunities rather than continuing to lose enrollment to outside programs.

Superintendent Jared Cordon emphasized that the district's interest extends beyond funding..

He expressed concern about families moving between virtual programs because their children's educational needs were not being met. Cordon said some families have switched programs several times in a single school year.

He also raised concerns about students missing opportunities available through Roseburg schools, including career and technical education, extracurricular activities and connections with local employers.

The goal, he explained, would be to provide families with an educational experience that offers flexibility without separating students from opportunities within their community.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. - All fire restrictions on the Umpqua National Forest have been lifted following recent rainfall and cooler weather, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

The Forest Service announced Wednesday, Oct. 28, that fire danger across the forest has dropped to low, allowing officials to remove the remaining restrictions that had been in place during fire season.

Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPL) are also no longer in effect. These levels are used during periods of increased wildfire risk to regulate certain activities and equipment used in forest operations.

The change comes as fall weather brings cooler temperatures and much-needed moisture to the region, reducing the risk of wildfires.

While restrictions have been lifted, forest officials are reminding visitors to continue practicing fire safety, particularly when using campfires.

Campfires must be completely extinguished before leaving a campsite. The Forest Service recommends drowning the fire with water, stirring the ashes and checking for any remaining heat with the back of a hand. The ashes should be cool to the touch before leaving.

Although fire danger is now considered low, visitors are still responsible for ensuring their campfires are fully extinguished.

The lifting of restrictions applies to the Umpqua National Forest. Visitors planning activities on other public or private forestlands should check with the appropriate land management agency for current fire regulations.

With the holiday season approaching, the Oregon Department of Human Services is encouraging residents who are not currently receiving food assistance to check whether they qualify for benefits, including those who may have lost assistance in the past.

In an announcement Wednesday, October 28, the agency said seasonal employment could also help some Oregonians meet federal work requirements needed to continue receiving benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

SNAP provides monthly assistance to eligible households to help pay for groceries. ODHS is encouraging people to apply before the holidays to allow time for their applications to be processed, although processing times vary and approval is not guaranteed.

For people already receiving benefits, temporary jobs during the holiday season could provide additional income while helping them meet federal work requirements.

"Seasonal employment can be an opportunity to earn extra income while also helping people meet SNAP work or activity rules," said Jessica Amaya Hoffman, ODHS interim Oregon Eligibility Partnership Director. "If you've started a new job, picked up additional hours or are planning to work during the holidays, contact us. We can help you understand how your work and income affect your SNAP benefits and what steps you may need to take."

How Seasonal Employment Can Affect SNAP Benefits

Under federal rules, certain adults between the ages of 18 and 64 must complete at least 80 hours of work or other qualifying activities each month to continue receiving SNAP benefits, unless they qualify for an exemption.

Seasonal jobs at retail stores, restaurants, warehouses, Christmas tree farms and other businesses preparing for the holidays may count toward those requirements.

People who take on a second job or increase their working hours may also be able to use that employment to meet the monthly requirement.

However, additional earnings can affect the amount of SNAP assistance a household receives. ODHS reminds recipients that income changes must be reported when required so their benefits can be calculated correctly.

Those who previously lost SNAP benefits because they did not meet work requirements may also be eligible to receive assistance again. Depending on their circumstances, they may need to reapply and provide information showing they now meet the requirements.

The agency encourages anyone uncertain about their eligibility or employment hours to contact its SNAP work requirements team for assistance.

Changes to Oregon Health Plan Requirements Coming in 2027

ODHS is also reminding residents about upcoming federal work or activity requirements affecting the Oregon Health Plan, the state's Medicaid program.

Those requirements are scheduled to begin in January 2027.

Some Oregon residents may have already received letters from the Oregon Health Authority explaining the upcoming changes.

According to ODHS, people who qualify for an exemption from SNAP work or activity requirements are automatically exempt from the Oregon Health Plan work or activity requirements.

Residents who believe they may qualify for an exemption are encouraged to contact ODHS before the new requirements take effect. Staff can review individual circumstances and help determine whether an exemption applies.

Keep Contact Information Updated

With federal benefit requirements changing, ODHS is also reminding recipients to make sure their mailing addresses and other contact information are current.

Letters from ODHS or the Oregon Health Authority may contain important information about eligibility, reporting requirements, deadlines or actions needed to continue receiving assistance.

The agency recommends opening and reading notices carefully, responding to requests for information before deadlines and contacting the appropriate agency when instructions are unclear.

Missing a notice could result in someone failing to provide information needed to maintain their benefits.

How to Apply or Get Assistance

Oregonians who are not currently receiving SNAP benefits, including those who previously lost assistance, can apply online or contact a local ODHS office.

• Apply for SNAP or update information: benefits.oregon.gov
• Learn about SNAP work requirements and exemptions: oregon.gov/snapworkrules
• ODHS SNAP Work Requirements (ABAWD) Team: 833-947-1694
• Email: SNAP.ABAWDTeam@odhsoha.oregon.gov
• Find a local ODHS office: ODHS Office Locations

People with questions about SNAP benefits and how the federal public charge rule may affect immigrants can also contact the Oregon Law Center's Public Benefits Hotline at 800-520-5292.

ODHS encourages residents to seek assistance promptly if their employment, income or household circumstances change, or if they have questions about maintaining or regaining their benefits.

Limited Time Events

• Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch @ The Farmstand by Lehne Farms | September 26 - October 31 | Saturdays in October | Link
• Epic Expressions Photography - Free Halloween Photos @ Epic Quest Adventures, Sutherlin | Through October 31 | By reservation | Free, donations welcome | Link
• Grimm Times at Fairview Manor @ Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg | October 29, 30, 31 | 7 - 10 pm | $15 ages 13+, $10 ages 12 and under | Link
• Terror on Central Haunted House @ 109 E. Central Ave., Sutherlin | October 30 - 31 | 5 - 10 pm | $5, children under 8 free | Link

Monday, October 26th

• 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, October 27th

• 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.
• Live Music: CorMae, CallowRuse, Mammalodon @ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 -10 pm | Link

Wednesday, October 28th

• 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+.
• 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+
• Canyonville Farmer's Market | Wednesdays from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm at Seven Feathers Casino Parking Lot | May - October
• Halloween Trunk-or-Treat @ Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2001 Bertha Ave., Roseburg | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Trunk decorating begins at 6 pm
• Downtown Roseburg Clean-Up | 5 - 6 pm | Link
• Live Music: Bob Hall @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 pm | Link
• T. Bone Stone's Old School Blues Jam @ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 pm | Link
• Wicked Wednesday feat. Chandler P @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 6 pm | Link

Thursday, October 29th

• 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
• Grimm Times at Fairview Manor @ Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg | 7 - 10 pm | Family Night Special: $45 for two adults and three youths | Link
• Local on Vendor Night @ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 4 - 6 pm | Link

Friday, October 30th

• 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+.
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday | 8 pm
• Friday Night Live Music | Winston VFW
• The Ghosts of Roseburg Past: Historic Walking Tours | October 16, 17, 23, 24, & 30th | 7 pm | Link
• Terror on Central Haunted House @ 109 E. Central Ave., Sutherlin | 5 - 10 pm | $5 admission, children under 8 free | Link
• Winston VFW Halloween Party @ VFW Post 9745, 570 W. Douglas Blvd., Winston | 6 - 10 pm | Live music from StickShift with Steve Scott, costume contest | $10 cover, cash only | 21+
• The Ghosts of Roseburg Past: Historic Walking Tours | 7 pm | Link
• Grimm Times at Fairview Manor @ Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg | 7 - 10 pm | $15 ages 13+, $10 ages 12 and under | Link
• Beauty and the Beasts Halloween Burlesque Show @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse, Roseburg | Doors 7 pm, show 8 pm | $25 presale, $30 at door | 21+ | Link
• FIFTH FRIDAY: Taste of the Umpqua - Downtown Roseburg | 5 - 8 pm | Link
• Live Music: Rovers & Dragons Celtic Band @ North Forty Beer Company | 6:30 - 9 pm | Link
• The Legend of Sleepy Hollow | Drain Civic Center | 6:30 pm | Dinner, Talent Show, Cartoon movie screening, Fire Dancers. | Link
• Live Music: Eliot Lipp w/ Special Guest Baloogz @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 pm
• RMEF Wines & Tines Ladies Night Out @​ Melrose Vineyards | 6 - 8:30 pm

Saturday, October 31st

• 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+
• The Ghosts of Roseburg Past: Historic Walking Tours | October 16, 17, 23, 24, & 30th | 7 pm | Link
• Grimm Times at Fairview Manor @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | October 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 | 7 - 10 pm | Link
• Thrive Umpqua Community 5K Fun Run/Walk @ Ford's Pond, Sutherlin | Registration 9 - 9:45 am, run begins 10 am | Free registration, costumes encouraged | Link
• Canyonville Community Library Halloween Storytime @ Canyonville Community Library | 11:30 am | Halloween stories and take-home craft
• Roseburg Saturday Farmers Market Annual Trunk-or-Treat @ Tiffany Plaza, 2525 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg | 12 - 3 pm | Free | Decorated trunks, candy, witches dance, food trucks
• Flashbak Rock & Roll @ Melrose Vineyards, 885 Melqua Road, Roseburg | 2 - 5 pm | Live music, costumes encouraged
• Epic Trick-or-Treat @ B's Sweet Treats, 1350 NE Stephens St., Roseburg | 3 - 6 pm | Free cupcakes and mini pizzas for children
• Leap of Faith Dance Center Trunk-or-Treat @ 1035 SE Lane Ave., Roseburg | 3 - 6 pm | Halloween treats and games | Link
• Dynamic Martial Arts Trunk-or-Treat @ 1223 NE Cedar St., Roseburg | 4:30 - 6 pm | Decorated vehicles, candy, costumes encouraged
• Roseburg Neewollah Parade & Downtown Trick-or-Treating @ SE Jackson St. and SE Douglas Ave., Roseburg | Lineup 4:30 pm, parade 5 pm, downtown trick-or-treating 5 - 7 pm | Free
• Roseburg Senior Center Halloween Trunk-or-Treat @ 1614 SE Stephens St., Roseburg | 5 - 8 pm | Donations accepted | Trunk setup 3 - 5 pm
• Sutherlin Downtown Trunk-or-Treat @ Central Avenue, Sutherlin | 5 - 7 pm | Free | Candy, food trucks, photo opportunities | Link
• Bulldog Barns Third Annual Halloween Treat and Greet @ 1751 S. Calapooia St., Sutherlin | 5 - 8 pm | Haunted maze, candy, popcorn, cotton candy, photo booth
• Terror on Central Haunted House @ 109 E. Central Ave., Sutherlin | 5 - 10 pm | $5 admission, children under 8 free | Link
• Pine Grove Community Church Fall Festival @ 1729 Buckhorn Road, Roseburg | 6 - 8 pm | Games, prizes, food, candy, cake walks
• River of Life World Outreach Center Harvest Party @ 8384 Old Highway 99 N, Roseburg | 6 - 7 pm | Free | Games, prizes, candy, family activities
• Shafty: Portland's Tribute to Phish @ The Rosebud Theatre, Roseburg | Doors 6 pm, show 7 pm | $20 presale, $25 at door | Link
• Grimm Times at Fairview Manor @ Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg | 7 - 10 pm | $15 ages 13+, $10 ages 12 and under | Link
• The Blade Axe House & Tia's Street Tacos Halloween Party @ The Blade Axe House, Roseburg | 7 - 10 pm | $20 per person | Ages 10+ | Costume contest, axe throwing, darts
• 80's 90's y2k to now HALLOWEEN BASH @ Backside Brewing Co. | 8 pm | Link
• Halloween Party & Costume Contest @ North Forty Beer Company | 8 - 11 pm | Link
• Steampunk Halloween Bash w/ Soul Shock @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 9 pm | Link
• Richwine Vinyards Halloween | 15330 Old Highway 99s, Myrtle Creek | Link
• Trunk or Treat Canyonville
• BOO-BASH @​ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 10 pm
• Live Music: Strange Brew @​ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 pm
• Halloween Party @​ Draper Draft House | 5 pm - close

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