Pond closest to Fred Meyer near sunset, filled with birds on Wednesday. The Stewart Park Nature Area is being remodeled. “The area is getting a facelift including the new kiosk and additional educational signs to promote healthier (preferably no) feeding by the public. In coordination with these improvements the park maintenance staff is also making Continue Reading
Virtual Leadership Experience
On Wednesday, November 18th Oregon’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) attended the Fall Virtual Leadership Experience. This event was organized by TeamTri, GIANT, and the Department of Education for career and technical student organizations from Oregon. During the conference, students got the opportunity to listen to inspiring speakers, engage in leadership conversation, participate in Continue Reading
The Beat Goes On
Umpqua Valley Youth Orchestra’s founder, Kristin Parks, has been pursuing her passion of playing and teaching the violin since she was 5 years old. At the age of eleven, she began her own music studio. Later, she received her Bachelor of Arts from Pepperdine University near Malibu, California. Kristin moved to Roseburg in 1998 and Continue Reading
The Yellow Dog Project
Cash, rescued in March, wears a yellow bow-tie to let others know he still needs space when he is on walks, as he can become scared. Do you know what a yellow ribbon or bow tie on a dog means? If not, this story is for you. The Yellow Dog Project is an international campaign Continue Reading
How to Have a Happy and Healthy Halloween
Dr. Dannenhoffer shows off a pumpkin responsibly wearing a mask at Stewart Park on Saturday. The air is getting cooler, the leaves are falling and the holidays are fastly approaching. This time of year is flush with traditions and family enjoyment. Dr. Bob Dannenhoffer, Douglas County Public Health Officer, offers some ideas on how families Continue Reading
Putting the Fun into Functional
Attic transformed into practical learning space. Jill Kraack, former child development specialist for Fullerton IV Elementary School, has transformed her home’s attic into a virtual learning place. She created a workspace for her two children Rylee and Hudson to participate in Comprehensive Distance Learning. “When creating this space my mission was to mainly use things Continue Reading
Learning from a Distance
And so the adventure begins! Comprehensive Distance Learning officially starts Tuesday for Roseburg Public Schools. There will be difficulties and victories for students of all ages. Distance learning may have you feeling overwhelmed, however, the Roseburg school district has designed a plan with the hope that it will set the students of Roseburg on a Continue Reading
Discovery Garden: A Labor of Love
In 1999, 238 River Forks Park Road was just an empty, run-down cow pasture. The Oregon State University Douglas County Master Gardeners spoke to the Douglas County Parks Department and decided they could make the land into an educational garden. Over the years, thousands of hours have been put into it. The vast majority of Continue Reading
Space Camp has Successful Launch
This week, local business, Create and Sip launched their first Space Camp! Children, 8 and older, participated in the out-of-this-world camp. Crystal Unrue, artist and owner of Create and Sip, says, “My idea for space camp was based on the new Space Force that was just started as part of our military.” However, it’s not Continue Reading
Can’t Stop Story Time Story
Before Covid-19, Roseburg Public Library would hold storybook read alouds, but now they are bringing stories to you with “Story-Walk”. This walk begins at the sand volleyball court near Stewart Park. The signs feature the book “Bubble Trouble” by Margaret Mahy. As part of the summer reading program, the library encourages you to read a Continue Reading