PUBLIC AUDITIONS THIS WEEK
The Susanville Repertoire Company is already thinking about its fall production. They will be performing, "It's a Wonderful Life," in November and December. The troupe holds auditions beginning this Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21 at 44 N. Lassen St. in Susanville.

For more information call Mark Sanders at 260-6275 or Jason Wheeler at 310-3148.

KIAR NOW AT S.O.S.
Jacquelyn Kiar, (formally of Hi-Lites Salon), has joined the ladies at Shear Oasis Salon (S.O.S.) in Uptown Susanville. Jacquelyn is available for cuts, color and styles Monday through Saturday.

ANNUAL POWWOW
The second annual Memorial POWWOW will be held May 20 through 22 at Lassen Community College. The grand entry will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday and at 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. There will be food, arts, crafts, native dancing and music in addition to $16,500 in prize money to be awarded to the participants. If you’ve never attended a POWWOW, then you will be in for an amazing cultural treat!

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Wondering where to have your vehicle maintenance done? Paul Romesburg, of Paul's Automotive, informs us they do vehicle maintenance on all makes and models, including Toyotas. They can do extended warranty work as well. Visit them at their Johnstonville Road business.

CELEBRATIING FIVE YEARS
Look who is approaching their fifth anniversary! Finders Keepers is soon to celebrate five years in business in Susanville, said owner Judy Cook. There are many items in her shop that will truly take you back in time. Whether you are a collector of salt and pepper shakers or need a quick gift for a birthday, you will find that must have item in her shop! Judy has new spring hours Monday thru Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

NOW AVAILABLE
Now at New Image, “Chance’s Batter’s-Up.” Chance Loflin has opened an indoor Batting Cage with batting and pitching lessons available, ideal for baseball, softball and fast pitch players. Open Saturdays and Sundays or by scheduled appointments throughout the week. Also new at New Image is Cheer Gym, Dance, Stunt, Drill Team and Gym Rats gymnastics team.  Visit or call New Image for a class schedule.

OPEN FOR THE SEASON
With summer just around the corner, and all the water we have had this winter makes for great summer fun! Speaking of summer fun, Mariner's Resort at Eagle Lake is opening for the season this Saturday, May 21.  Be sure and see next week's paper for more information about their plans for Memorial Day weekend.

REGISTERS ARE RINGING THROUGHOUT THE TOWN
Throughout the city of Susanville, 26 businesses kicked off Customer Appreciation Days Tuesday, May 3. The annual shopping supplement — featuring many great buys just in time for Mother’s Day gift giving — was inserted into the Lassen County Times, the Westwood Pinepress and the Chester Progressive, so merchants’ messages were delivered to more than 14,000 homes and businesses. We started Customer Appreciation Days 20 years ago with a handful of merchants, including long-time participants Margie’s Book Nook, Leslie’s Jewelry and Billington Ace Hardware.  This year Arlin Billington said he saw more than 500 people in one day. Wow! Newcomers to the promotion included The Health Nut, Bicycle Bananas, Pauls Automotive, AAA Susanville and many other local merchants.  In addition to the four $50 Daily Dollars drawings (winners were Frank Paul, Greg O’Neil, Scott Dulgar and Orrin Bil), we also gave away three additional $100 shopping sprees to Paula Dixon, Anna Perry and Brandi Martin.  Many of the merchants also had their own in-store drawings, Sue Terwilliger won a $100 store gift certificate at Billington Ace Hardware and Lora Stiles won a $200 gift certificate at Leslie’s Jewelry.

In addition to the great deals, customers also enjoyed delicious appetizers Friday, May 6.  Overall, it was a huge success!  Shoppers drove in from Chico, Redding, Ravendale, Chester and throughout Lassen and Plumas counties. It just goes to show you can find amazing deals right here in your hometown of Susanville. We appreciate all of our 26 merchants for supporting this event.