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Willie and Baby Whale are back! Children can, once again, enjoy the refreshment of spouting water from the blowholes of these iconic whales at River Forks Park. If your family wants to cool down and have some fun, you can visit this long-lived water attraction. Since 1969, the whales have been spreading joy. The whales Continue Reading
Food Hero was at Umpqua Valley Farmers Market last Saturday handing out bags full of goodies, which included fresh herbs, recipes, spice blend samples, and craft activities for kids. They also gave children $2.00 in vouchers to purchase local produce at the market. If you have children, you can stop by the Farmer’s Market information Continue Reading
Quinn and Pepper Farrell are letting the good time roll at Parkview Skating Center. On March 16th the rink was forced to close due to Covid-19. However, on June 6th, it reopened! Now, in Phase 2, the rink is allowed to have up to 100 skaters. The girls are both super excited to be back Continue Reading
Tomorrow, June 14, is Flag Day. Not many people actually know the meaning of Flag Day. The day celebrates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the United States in 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. Flag Day is celebrated with many things like parades, essay competitions, ceremonies, and Continue Reading
Sisters, Irelyn and Londyn Weaver have gone wild! They are participating in the Junior Zookeeper program at Wildlife Safari. This exciting program teaches children ages 10 -17 what it’s like to be a real zookeeper! They learn all about animals, how to care for them, and how to share their knowledge with the public. The Continue Reading
With schools closed, it’s a great time to learn about new things. Spring has brought a lot of flowers which in turn has brought a lot of honeybees. It’s a perfect time to get educated on honey bees and bee-keeping. Kelly Wadsworth, a local beekeeper, was happy to share some information about beekeeping. Wadsworth has Continue Reading
Due to school closures, kids are riding their bikes around Roseburg more often than usual. This is a great way to get exercise, but not everybody knows how to ride a bike responsibly and safely. Here are some fun tips and tricks for bike safety! According to “exchange.aaa.com” here are some ways to stay safe Continue Reading
Last weekend my family and I went to a city park to walk around. Someone told us to leave saying we weren’t allowed to be there. That got me thinking. Are the parks really closed? Are we not allowed to be there? This gave me an idea! I called Roseburg Parks and Recreation, and spoke Continue Reading
In this crazy time of social distancing, children all over the country are trying to spread a little love. Many are decorating their windows with hearts, crosses, or even just positive notes. If your looking for a fun and easy activity to do with your children, look no further! Grab some paper, scissors, and tape, Continue Reading
During the Covid-19 outbreak we still must remember that our furry friends need homes. Saving Grace is open for adoptions. You need to call 541-672-3907 to make an appointment to meet a pet. There are procedures in place to keep you and their staff safe and healthy. At Saving Grace`s website you can see photos Continue Reading
