December 3, 2025 2:50 a.m.

During the month of December, Thrive Umpqua has a number of community events open to the public.

They include:

*Light Up the Night at Ford’s Pond in Sutherlin on Friday, December 5th from 4:30 p.m. to 5;30 p.m. This will be a casual, family-friendly bicycle ride around the pond. No registration is required

*Wellness Walks on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. starting from the Thrive Umpqua office. Group walks are led by local medical providers and are happening through December 20th. Attendees can stick around afterwards to explore the Umpqua Valley Farmers Market. There is no need to register, just show up.

*Holiday Lights Bike Ride on Tuesday, December 16th starting from Umpqua Valley Tennis Center on Northwest Stewart Parkway. It’s a family-friendly casual bike ride through the Hucrest neighborhood to see the holiday decorations. Check in begins at 5:30 p.m.

*Community potluck on Saturday, December 13th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church on West Harvard Avenue. Attendees should bring a 100 percent plant-based dish to share or a simple option like fresh fruit or veggies with hummus. For questions, contact UC-Veg at 541-378-6359.

Other events are taking place as well. For more information, contact Thrive Umpqua at: connect@thriveumpqua.com or stop by their office at 556 Southeast Jackson Street.