Vineyards offer a serene escape, where each sip of wine tells the story of the land and the season, inviting you to slow down and savor the unique character.
LOCAL EVENTS
Sutherlin Throwdown – Bags, BBQ, & Brews
Get ready to fire up your summer at the Sutherlin Throwdown on July 18-19, 2026, right in the heart of beautiful downtown Sutherlin, Oregon!
This action packed weekend features a mouth-watering sanctioned BBQ competition, an incredible Brewfest, a highly competitive cornhole tournament, and fantastic live music.
Best of all, every ounce of fun goes toward a great cause. All proceeds benefit the “Made for Trades” scholarship fund, which provides mentorship and support to empower the next generation of skilled trade workers. However, an event this spectacular doesn’t happen without amazing people behind the scenes, and we need your help! By volunteering, you’ll not only get to experience the lively atmosphere, incredible food, and great music up close, but you’ll also be directly contributing to a stronger, more resilient community workforce. Join our team, make a tangible difference for aspiring trades professionals, and be an essential part of the most exciting weekend of the year!
WE ARE NEAR
Golf
Oak Hills Golf Club in Sutherlin is an 18-hole, par 72 public course located at 1919 Recreation Ln. The course features rolling hills, lakes, and streams. It is known for its well-maintained fairways and greens and challenging, puttable greens. It also has a driving range, the only covered and heated driving range in Douglas County, and GPS-equipped carts are available.
Event Calendar
Camping
Lots of Colors
Camping near Sutherlin offers a variety of options, from RV parks with full amenities to more rustic tent sites in the surrounding natural areas.
Free Live Music
Music Off Central
Music Off Central is a highly anticipated and popular free outdoor concert series held annually in Central Park in Sutherlin, Oregon. It takes place on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM throughout the summer months, typically from July into August.
Covered Bridges
And Scenic Drives
Sutherlin and its surrounding areas in Southern Oregon offer a variety of sightseeing opportunities, blending natural beauty, historical charm, and unique attractions.
FEATURED BUSINESS
Florecer Consulting, LLC,
Jeri Vradenburg believes that strong communities are built through strong relationships. As the Founder and Lead Consultant of Florecer Consulting, LLC, she works alongside rural nonprofits to help them build the structure, strategy, and funding they need to grow with intention and sustainability.
The word “Florecer” means to flourish, and that principle guides every aspect of Jeri’s work. Through grant services, strategic planning, governance support, and organizational development, she helps mission-driven organizations move from overwhelm and uncertainty toward clarity, confidence, and growth.
What makes Jeri’s approach unique is not just what she does, but how she does it. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, she becomes a thought partner, collaborator, and genuine champion for the organizations she serves. She listens deeply, values relationships first, and believes the best solutions come from understanding the heart of a community and the people within it.
Based in the Roseburg and Sutherlin area, Jeri has partnered with organizations such as Sutherlin Throwdown, UCC Foundation, and Umpqua Valley Rainbow Collective to strengthen systems, clarify vision, and support long-term impact. One client shared, “Jeri listened deeply, captured the true purpose of our mission, and gave us the tools to move forward and reach higher than we imagined.”
With a business degree focused on leadership, organization, and management, along with professional experience in philanthropy and nonprofit operations, Jeri brings both strategic expertise and genuine heart to her work. She understands the unique strengths and challenges of rural communities because she has lived them herself. Raised in Central Oregon and rooted in Douglas County for more than 20 years, she is passionate about helping local organizations flourish so the communities they serve can flourish too.
When she’s not working with nonprofits, Jeri enjoys reading, hiking, traveling, shopping local, and building meaningful connections throughout rural Oregon.
Learn more at www.florecer-llc.com or connect with Jeri directly at jeri@florecer-llc.com