September 19, 2024 3:05 a.m.

Umpqua Community College is celebrating its 60th anniversary with events all day on Saturday.

Drew Winkelmaier has the details: “Drew4” Q: News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN

Pre-events include Paint the Town Green activities in downtown Roseburg on Friday, a car show hosted by the Roseburg Elks Lodge Saturday morning beginning at 9:00 a.m. and a 5K run at UCC starting at 10:00 a.m. which is open to the community.

The main celebration goes from 12:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the school’s campus.

There will be a Kid’s Zone until 6:00 p.m. with a variety of activities for families. An alumni volleyball game is at 12:00 p.m. with an alumni basketball game at 2:00 p.m. Live entertainment will be featured at the Swanson Amphitheatre throughout the day. That includes a number of groups with music, dance and more. The Brothers Doobie, a cover band from Massachusetts, will take the stage at 6:00 p.m.

From 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. UCC academic programs will be showcased in Lockwood Hall. There will be a History Walk, food trucks and a beer and a wine garden as well.

The Paul Morgan Observatory will be open for star gazing to wrap up the day, between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Complete information on UCC’s 60th anniversary is available at: UCC 60th Anniversary – Umpqua Community College

UCC Foundation CEO Jessica Paugh and media specialist Chase Gilley talked about the event and the history of the school on Inside Douglas County Wednesday on News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN.  That interview is a KQEN Podcast at www.541radio.com