July 10, 2025 3:40 a.m.  

Graffiti Weekend 2025 continues through Sunday around the Umpqua Valley.

Events happening Thursday include:

*Cascade Community Credit Union’s Ice Cream Social will take place at the branch on West Harvard Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free ice cream will be served. Animals from Wildlife Safari and classic vehicles will be on display.

*Retirement and Rest Home Tour from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Vehicles will gather at 12:30 p.m. at the south end of the Douglas County Fairgrounds before visiting a number of local facilities.

*The Blade Axe House will have Axe Throwing and Yard Games from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Other activities include a Sharp & Sassy Pinup Pageant starting at 5:00 p.m.

*Rocky’s Auto Repair Show-N-Shine runs from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard. A barbecue, food trucks, and old-fashioned lemonade will be available.

*Backside Brewery will have a Burnout Competition on Northeast Odell Avenue from 6:00 p.m. until dark. Registration takes place from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

*Cruizin’ and Viewin’ at Tendown & Splitz Family Grill on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard happens from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Classic cars will be on display. An outdoor barbecue and live music are included.

*Cattle Dogs Golf Center will be open from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with food, drinks and a long-drive competition

*Graffiti Cruise-In is at Pete’s Drive-In on West Harvard Avenue and Sonic Drive-In on Northeast Stephens Street from 8;00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

To get more information on individual events and learn about the history of Graffiti Weekend, go to: https://www.graffitiweekend.com/