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Torrance Darcus, 2, left, and her sister Bailey, 2, enjoy themselves during a past Neewollah Parade on Jackson Street in downtown Roseburg.
All Hallow's Eve is once again upon us. As ghosts and goons, princesses and pirates come out to play, they all must decide where to spend the most delightfully devilish night of the year. Events scheduled over the weekend offer a blend of family-friendly fun with an appropriate amount of Halloween horror.
Tradition reigns at the Neewollah Parade, ringing in its 36th year of downtown businesses opening their doors to be trick-or-treated as a way to “say thank you to the community for working and shopping with them throughout the year” according to an organizer, Stacey Crowe. The event is free and open to all, including pets on leashes.
This year, the parade of costumed youths begins staging Halloween afternoon, at 3:50 p.m. on the corner of Douglas and Jackson. The parade starts at 4 p.m., traveling south on Jackson Street to Lane Street, and trick-or-treating back up Jackson. Parental supervision is required, often creating a costumed family clan.
“It is really fun when parents will dress up also,” Crowe said. “We have had a beekeeper and their bees, Cruella and all her Dalmatians ... it's really cute when they match each other.”
The parade is earlier than in previous years because Halloween falls on a Saturday and many businesses aren't open as late on weekends.
Northwest Lifestyles at 445 S.E. Jackson St. will operate during its normal business hours on Saturday and still be able to participate in the event, owner Vicki Nielsen said. She said she encourages other downtown businesses to stay open for the Neewollah parade.
“I don't know why they wouldn't want to,” Nielsen said. “It is fun to see kids and families having fun. The kids are so cute and some of their outfits are so creative.”
Nielsen said she likes to take parts in “feel-good” events such as the parade that bring people downtown.
The quaintness of downtown is important to the parade, Crow said. It has always been held downtown and Neewollah is about tradition. “That means a lot to people,” she said.
“We like to refresh people's memories on how beautiful it is here and what we have to offer,” Nielsen said. “I wouldn't want to be anywhere else; downtown is the best.”
Other spooktacular special events...
Friday
PUMPKIN PATCH AT FOURSQUARE GOSPEL — 9:30 to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday at the Foursquare Gospel Center, 540 S.E. Main St., Winston. There will be hay rides and a jump house at the pumpkin patch on both days, with face painting and a special lesson on how to pan for gold on Saturday. Information: 679-3108.
YMCA FALL CARNIVAL — From 6 to 8 p.m. at Central Douglas County YMCA at 1151 Stewart Parkway in Roseburg. There will be a haunted house, face painting, carnival games, and costume contests, in addition to Haunted family Zuma from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., a Charlie Brown movie played from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and hot dogs to be served from 6 to 7 p.m. Information: 440-9622, ext. 230.
HALLOWEEN BASH — An event for those willing to brave the midnight hours, a costume contest with live hip hop DJ takes place from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. in Suite 104 behind Ross and JCPenney at 740 N.W. Hill Ave. Event sponsored by Absolute Sound.
HAUNTED HOUSE— From 7 to 10 p.m. on both Friday and Sunday, the Roseburg Elks Lodge at 749 S.E. Jackson St. in Roseburg sponsors a haunted house just scary enough for younger children. The proceeds benefit charitable and civic events funded by the lodge throughout the year. Tickets are $6 for 13 and older, and $3 for 12 and younger. Information: 817-3422.
SATURDAY
CAMP MILLENNIUM PUMPKIN PATCH— The event's final day is under way from 12 to 5 p.m. at 300 Snowberry Road, Roseburg. Attractions including Santa's Village Pumpkin Coach and a Kiddy Ferris Wheel are featured. Proceeds benefit the summer camp for children dealing with cancer. Information: 672-3432.
HALLOWEEN PARTY — Not-so-scary costumes are welcome at the Halloween party from 4 to 6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 1771 W. Harvard in Roseburg. Carnival games, costumes, pumpkin decorating contest and healthy finger food snacks are included. Admission is free with canned food donation. Information: 672-1629.
CANYONVILLE HAUNTED HOUSE— A special preview of new surprises Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. opens the structure created for the event just outside City Hall at 250 N. Main St. The main event takes place on Halloween from 5 p.m. to midnight. The 8th annual event is held for trick-or-treaters to enjoy hot cider, cocoa, caramel apples and more. Kids 10 and younger are free, ages 11 to 15 pay $3, 16 and older are $5. 637-9944.
ZOOBILEE— Be sure to catch one of two spooktacular Halloween animal shows in the Wildlife Safari Theater at 1790 Safari Road in Winston. Scheduled between 5 to 8 p.m. are games, shows, a bounce house and homemade caramel apples. Admission is $3 per person or $2 with a can of food for the Salvation Army. Information: 679-6761.
HAUNTED CITY HALL— Trick-or-treat through downtown to the haunted City Hall building from 6 to 8 p.m. Hosted by the Oakland Community Response Team and City Staff, fun for kids of all ages. Information: 459-9504.
HARVEST PARTY— Bring your fun and friendly costumes to the Church on the Rise at 3500 N. Umpqua Highway in Roseburg from 6 to 8 p.m. for hay rides, carnival games and candy. Information: 672-5064.
• You can reach reporter Heather Morse at 957-4208 or by e-mail at hmorse@nrtoday.com.
Tradition reigns at the Neewollah Parade, ringing in its 36th year of downtown businesses opening their doors to be trick-or-treated as a way to “say thank you to the community for working and shopping with them throughout the year” according to an organizer, Stacey Crowe. The event is free and open to all, including pets on leashes.
This year, the parade of costumed youths begins staging Halloween afternoon, at 3:50 p.m. on the corner of Douglas and Jackson. The parade starts at 4 p.m., traveling south on Jackson Street to Lane Street, and trick-or-treating back up Jackson. Parental supervision is required, often creating a costumed family clan.
“It is really fun when parents will dress up also,” Crowe said. “We have had a beekeeper and their bees, Cruella and all her Dalmatians ... it's really cute when they match each other.”
The parade is earlier than in previous years because Halloween falls on a Saturday and many businesses aren't open as late on weekends.
Northwest Lifestyles at 445 S.E. Jackson St. will operate during its normal business hours on Saturday and still be able to participate in the event, owner Vicki Nielsen said. She said she encourages other downtown businesses to stay open for the Neewollah parade.
“I don't know why they wouldn't want to,” Nielsen said. “It is fun to see kids and families having fun. The kids are so cute and some of their outfits are so creative.”
Nielsen said she likes to take parts in “feel-good” events such as the parade that bring people downtown.
The quaintness of downtown is important to the parade, Crow said. It has always been held downtown and Neewollah is about tradition. “That means a lot to people,” she said.
“We like to refresh people's memories on how beautiful it is here and what we have to offer,” Nielsen said. “I wouldn't want to be anywhere else; downtown is the best.”
Other spooktacular special events...
Friday
PUMPKIN PATCH AT FOURSQUARE GOSPEL — 9:30 to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday at the Foursquare Gospel Center, 540 S.E. Main St., Winston. There will be hay rides and a jump house at the pumpkin patch on both days, with face painting and a special lesson on how to pan for gold on Saturday. Information: 679-3108.
YMCA FALL CARNIVAL — From 6 to 8 p.m. at Central Douglas County YMCA at 1151 Stewart Parkway in Roseburg. There will be a haunted house, face painting, carnival games, and costume contests, in addition to Haunted family Zuma from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., a Charlie Brown movie played from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and hot dogs to be served from 6 to 7 p.m. Information: 440-9622, ext. 230.
HALLOWEEN BASH — An event for those willing to brave the midnight hours, a costume contest with live hip hop DJ takes place from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. in Suite 104 behind Ross and JCPenney at 740 N.W. Hill Ave. Event sponsored by Absolute Sound.
HAUNTED HOUSE— From 7 to 10 p.m. on both Friday and Sunday, the Roseburg Elks Lodge at 749 S.E. Jackson St. in Roseburg sponsors a haunted house just scary enough for younger children. The proceeds benefit charitable and civic events funded by the lodge throughout the year. Tickets are $6 for 13 and older, and $3 for 12 and younger. Information: 817-3422.
SATURDAY
CAMP MILLENNIUM PUMPKIN PATCH— The event's final day is under way from 12 to 5 p.m. at 300 Snowberry Road, Roseburg. Attractions including Santa's Village Pumpkin Coach and a Kiddy Ferris Wheel are featured. Proceeds benefit the summer camp for children dealing with cancer. Information: 672-3432.
HALLOWEEN PARTY — Not-so-scary costumes are welcome at the Halloween party from 4 to 6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 1771 W. Harvard in Roseburg. Carnival games, costumes, pumpkin decorating contest and healthy finger food snacks are included. Admission is free with canned food donation. Information: 672-1629.
CANYONVILLE HAUNTED HOUSE— A special preview of new surprises Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. opens the structure created for the event just outside City Hall at 250 N. Main St. The main event takes place on Halloween from 5 p.m. to midnight. The 8th annual event is held for trick-or-treaters to enjoy hot cider, cocoa, caramel apples and more. Kids 10 and younger are free, ages 11 to 15 pay $3, 16 and older are $5. 637-9944.
ZOOBILEE— Be sure to catch one of two spooktacular Halloween animal shows in the Wildlife Safari Theater at 1790 Safari Road in Winston. Scheduled between 5 to 8 p.m. are games, shows, a bounce house and homemade caramel apples. Admission is $3 per person or $2 with a can of food for the Salvation Army. Information: 679-6761.
HAUNTED CITY HALL— Trick-or-treat through downtown to the haunted City Hall building from 6 to 8 p.m. Hosted by the Oakland Community Response Team and City Staff, fun for kids of all ages. Information: 459-9504.
HARVEST PARTY— Bring your fun and friendly costumes to the Church on the Rise at 3500 N. Umpqua Highway in Roseburg from 6 to 8 p.m. for hay rides, carnival games and candy. Information: 672-5064.
• You can reach reporter Heather Morse at 957-4208 or by e-mail at hmorse@nrtoday.com.
