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* UNO, DOS, TRES, QUATRO! Quattrocelli, an ensemble of four cellists, will perform at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Umpqua Community College's Jacoby Auditorium. The ensemble plays a mixture of pop, cabaret and folk material. Each member studied in Aachen, Germany, under the tutelage of Hans Christian Schweiker. Individual tickets cost $15 for adults and $7.50 for children. Sponsored by the Roseburg Community Concert Association. 672-2407, 673-0258.
* LIVE FROM UGANDA. The Watoto Children's Choir from Uganda, Africa, will be performing a free show at 7 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, 1771 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg. The choir's purpose is to raise awareness of the plight of young people who have experienced tragedy, including losing parents to AIDS. Dancing, Ugandan costumes and the playing of drums is incorporated in the program. The group will perform contemporary gospel music and African rhythms. 672-1629, 672-3626.
* BBQ BENEFIT. Yoncalla barbecue and casino night will be 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Yoncalla Food Center's parking lot, 2580 Eagle Valley Road. There will be a barbecue of chicken, salad, baked beans, a dinner roll and drink for $6.50. At 6 p.m., there will be a casino night for those who at least 18 years old at Yoncalla Elementary School, 401 First St. Attendees can play games such as black jack and bingo. There will be a silent auction and door prizes. All proceeds from the barbecue and casino night will benefit Nina Noffsinger of Yoncalla who has renal cell cancer.
* SHOP UP. A Holiday Show & Shop will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Floral Building at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg. A variety of home-based vendors will be on hand with demonstrations and displays. In addition to purchasing merchandise, attendees will learn how to receive free products and how to be their own boss. Door prizes will be awarded. Businesses featured include Lonaberger, Creative Memories, Mary Kay, Herbalife, Pampered Chef and Body Shop. 464-8333.
* THEY'RE CRAFTY. It's time for the 44th annual Roseburg Business and Professional Women's Craft Fair. The event is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Douglas Hall at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg. Handcrafted items, including stained glass, hats and home decorations, will be featured at 122 booths. Admission is a can of food, which will be donated to the UCAN Food Bank. Food will also be available for purchase. 672-5820.
* MORE THAN ZERO. The trombone quintet Position Zero gives a free show at 3 p.m. Sunday at Canyonville Christian Academy, 250 E. First St. The quintet performs music ranging from Baroque to jazz. 440-4693.
* LIVE FROM UGANDA. The Watoto Children's Choir from Uganda, Africa, will be performing a free show at 7 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, 1771 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg. The choir's purpose is to raise awareness of the plight of young people who have experienced tragedy, including losing parents to AIDS. Dancing, Ugandan costumes and the playing of drums is incorporated in the program. The group will perform contemporary gospel music and African rhythms. 672-1629, 672-3626.
* BBQ BENEFIT. Yoncalla barbecue and casino night will be 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Yoncalla Food Center's parking lot, 2580 Eagle Valley Road. There will be a barbecue of chicken, salad, baked beans, a dinner roll and drink for $6.50. At 6 p.m., there will be a casino night for those who at least 18 years old at Yoncalla Elementary School, 401 First St. Attendees can play games such as black jack and bingo. There will be a silent auction and door prizes. All proceeds from the barbecue and casino night will benefit Nina Noffsinger of Yoncalla who has renal cell cancer.
* SHOP UP. A Holiday Show & Shop will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Floral Building at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg. A variety of home-based vendors will be on hand with demonstrations and displays. In addition to purchasing merchandise, attendees will learn how to receive free products and how to be their own boss. Door prizes will be awarded. Businesses featured include Lonaberger, Creative Memories, Mary Kay, Herbalife, Pampered Chef and Body Shop. 464-8333.
* THEY'RE CRAFTY. It's time for the 44th annual Roseburg Business and Professional Women's Craft Fair. The event is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Douglas Hall at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg. Handcrafted items, including stained glass, hats and home decorations, will be featured at 122 booths. Admission is a can of food, which will be donated to the UCAN Food Bank. Food will also be available for purchase. 672-5820.
* MORE THAN ZERO. The trombone quintet Position Zero gives a free show at 3 p.m. Sunday at Canyonville Christian Academy, 250 E. First St. The quintet performs music ranging from Baroque to jazz. 440-4693.
