Business Scene for the week of 4/4/17

BEE A HABITAT HERO
From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at Every Bloomin’ Thing, there will be a free seminar on how to Bee a Habitat Hero, Creating Beneficial Spaces for Insects and Pollinators. You will find out
about the vital role pollinators play in the future of sustainable agriculture, and how creating beneficial habitats increases crop yields in farms, backyard gardens and orchards. You can pre-register online at everybloomin.com, or give Melissa McCoy a call at 251-2330 with any questions. Bring a lawn chair!
29th YEAR IN BUSINESS
Celebrating 29 years in business serving both Lassen and Plumas counties is Homme’s Landscaping. Owner Bruce Homme encourages homeowners to start thinking of their landscaping
and hardscaping projects now. From large to small projects, Bruce can give you ideas to fit your budget, and he tells us you don’t have to do everything all at once. You can do phases of your project to fit your budget each year. For more information, visit their website at hommeslandscape.com or give them a call at 258-3534.
NEW SUMMER HOURS
Time to get your pet all spruced up for the summer. Amanda Byrd, owner of Clip ‘N’ Dales, tells us she is now open Monday through Friday for the summer. You can make your appointment for your four-legged friend by calling Amanda at 257-3647. You will find her at 710-765 Hwy 395 East.
COMMUNITY EVENT
This Saturday, April 8, 25 direct sales companies will be hosting a community-shopping event in Susanville. You will find them from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 745 Joaquin St. Grab a friend and stop by the shopping event.
MULLIN NOW A CMPS
Matt Mullin, a mortgage loan originator with Axia Home Loans in Susanville, has passed the qualifying exams to earn the Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (CMPS) designation granted by the CMPS Institute. “CMPS certification helps me to compare loan options for borrowers in the context of their overall financial situation,” Mullin tells us. “This is especially important to homeowners and buyers in the Susanville area because inventory levels are low and home buyers are prone to making quick decisions without thinking through all the implications.” You can call Cheryl Holmes, Ken Holmes and Matt Mullin at 252-1533, or visit their office across from Walmart on Riverside Drive.
BLUE STAR MOM FUNDRAISER
The Soaring Eagle Blue Star Moms have been busy fundraising to purchase an Angel Bike for a veteran. Jason Rieger, owner of Wheels West will be kindly donating $100 this month for each car sold to the Blue Star Moms to help them reach their goal to purchase the bike. So, stop into Wheels West on Main Street in Susanville, or visit them online at susanvilleusedcars.com, get yourself a new ride and help the Blue Star Moms help a veteran.
NEW LARGER LOCATION
As the Old Town Mercantile consignment store in Westwood approaches its second anniversary, local hosts Marty and Diane Growdon tell us they are relocating to a larger location right next door to their current location at 317 Birch St. The new location has been remodeled and similar to an open-air country market for their local artists and crafters from Lassen and Plumas counties. They have lots of fun new ideas and events for the new store. To kick off their grand re-opening, local recording artist Mark Growdon has donated his CDs for purchase with the sale proceeds to benefit the Westwood Unified School District’s music and art programs.
AUTO RACES SATURDAY
Spring is here, and that means the Diamond Mountain Speedway is starting its 2017 race season! Come on out this Saturday, April 8 to see what drivers will be battling it out this season. Gates open at 6 p.m., racing starts at 7 p.m. For more information, see their ad in this week’s paper, or log onto lassencountyfair.org, interim events.
THANK A LINEMAN
On Monday, April 10 join Lassen Municipal Utility District in celebrating National Lineman Appreciation Day. You can show your appreciation by posting to LMUD’s Facebook page and tagging your posts with #ThankALineman. See their ad in this week’s paper for more information.