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Banquet celebrates 15 years of conservation Local bands Irish Crème and Mark Baratta along with a presentation from Marko Bey of Ashland and keynote speaker David West helped celebrate at Umpqua Watersheds 14th Annual Winter Celebration. To the tunes of local musician Mark Baratta and band Irish Creme, members of the conservation community as well as representatives of local public lands agencies perused items in the silent auction. Money goes toward the operations of the nonprofit organization, which devotes its efforts to the local environment in the Umpqua Valley. The auction raised $30,000 in 2009. Link: The News-Review | Photo: DD Bixby

Lookingglass Rock Hike - March 13th Discover the geological wonder of the Lookingglass ROCK (1700 feet elevation) with great views of Tenmile Valley and Looingglass Valley and hopefull the first wildflowers of spring. Meet behind the Douglas County Library off Fowler St. at 9am. Be prepared for a short yet steep hike. Please bring plenty of water, lunch, appropriate hiking gear, and expect to share fuel expenses. For more details call: 541.580.9120

3rd Friday Concert - Tony Kaltenberg From the wild and misty Oregon coast speaks a powerful voice for the mystical guitar tradition, with roots extending back through the innovative works of Fahey, Kottke & Hedges. His sounds are reflections of his surroundings, the people in his life, the ocean where he lives, the yogic lifestyle - music from the core. March 19th Read More>