Many times when the schools have in-service days, you may find yourself not sure what to do with your children. Well Tambra's Leap Ahead Learning Center is open and available for walk-ins on those days. This new learning center for children offers preschool and before- and after-school programs from 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Owner Tambra Bowles offers more than 21 years of experience. The center can be reached at 252-6100.

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION

Windjammer Cable is inviting Susanville and Janesville residents to its customer appreciation event being held at the Lassen County Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 24. The family-friendly affair includes moonwalks, clowns, face painting, balloon artists, children’s crafts, prize drawings plus a free lunch consisting of hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and soft drinks. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend. It is a fun, free event for the whole family. Attendees are asked to RSVP at windjammercable.com/fun.

WIN A TRIP TO HAWAII

Have you ever been to Hawaii? Well this just may be your opportunity! The Susanville Sunrise Rotary Club is raffling off a trip for two to Hawaii. The trip includes airfare, rental car and a one-week stay on the island of Maui. You can contact any Sunrise Rotarian to purchase tickets. All proceeds from this raffle will be used to benefit the local community.

ELKS YARD SALE SATURDAY

The Susanville Elks Lodge is having a yard sale this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Time to clean out your closets and storage sheds and donate your unwanted items to the Elks Lodge yard sale fund raiser. You can drop off donated items on Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or on Saturday. Easy drop-off in the back parking lot will be available. For more information, contact the Elks Lodge at 257-4810.

CHIROPRACTORS TREATING THYROID CONDITIONS?

Yes, it is happening with great success all across the country, according to Dr. Branviold of Susanville Chiropractic. “Just adjusting the spine does not help with thyroid problems,” he says, “but finding the true cause through specific lab testing and then providing proper guidance, is the key to helping with this chronic condition.” Dr. Branvoid has spent two years attending seminars and consulting with more than 1,500 doctors online who have had great success treating thyroid and other chronic conditions. Look for his ad in this week’s paper on his upcoming thyroid seminar at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 27.

ANNUAL MEETING AT CREDIT UNION

Mark your calendars for the Lassen County Federal Credit Union's annual meeting. This is an opportunity for members to meet the Board of directors. Enjoy refreshments at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28 while you mingle with the board.

BE A PARENT PARTNER

Lassen Family Services informs us if you are interested in helping support families stay together and build healthy family relationships, this may be for you. For more information call, Colette or Ruth at 257-4599.

COWBOY POETRY COMING

Saturday, Oct. 1, Diamond Mountain Casino and Hotel will be having its annual Cowboy Poetry Night. There will be a tri-tip and chicken barbecue dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6:30 p.m. Plus if you’d like to treat your sweetie to a night on the town, you can take advantage of their dinner show and room discount package. Just use the code “Poetry” when making your reservations.

Monday Night Football has started and you can watch the game in High Def and sign up for the merchandise giveaways. So get your buddies together and get on out of the house for good food and local fun!

NEW FACE AT EAGLE HOME MORTGAGE

Cheryl Holmes, Branch Manager at Eagle Home Mortgage, in Susanville welcomes Melinda Wilson to her staff. Melinda is a new loan officer with the company. She has real estate and title company experience. Stop by and say hello to her soon as she would be happy to assist you with your real estate loan.