Chamber Update
August Mixer
Come out for Lassen County Chamber of Commerce Chamber Mixer, hosted by Benson’s Humble Homestead from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 at 712-960 Sunnyside Road, Janesville. Enjoy DJ Next Gen Entertainment, Mini Benniz, Waterside, our monthly mixer signature drink and so much more. Everyone is welcome. You do not need to be a Chamber member to attend. For more information, call the Chamber office at (530) 257-4323
Lassen High School Freshman Orientation
LHS freshmen orientation will be held Monday, Aug. 14, at LHS Student Center. Schedule pickup Starts at 5 p.m. Presentation starts at 5:30 p.m. BBQ dinner, tour of the school, club information, meet school staff, yearbook purchase, AERIES, data confirmation and more.
Lassen Library Story Times
Check out these fun story times in August at the Lassen Library at 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Ice Cream — Aug. 15 and 16, Tooth Fairy Week (with Lassen County Public Health) — Aug. 22 and 23, Ocean Animals (Wednesday at Memorial Park) – Aug. 29 and 30. For more information, contact Lassen Library.
August Night Farmer’s Market
It’s that time again. Kiddos are headed back to school, the crisp nights are beginning again and the first August Night Market is just around the corner. Join the market Aug. 16 for one of our favorite Night Markets of the year, and be sure to bring your dancing shoes, featuring live music, beer garden, your favorite hot food vendors, fresh veggies, meat, baked goods, artisans and more. If you are interested in joining us for a Night Market, be sure to head to Local Area Revitalization Project Co-Op’s website to download a vendor application – https://www.larpcooperative.com/susanville-farmers-market
Grizz Feed
Mark your calendars. Join Lassen High Football for its annual Grizz Feed at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18 at Arnold Field. $7 per plate. Cheer and Drill Team will be performing also. For more information, call Coach Mac at (209) 404-2704 or Michelle Dunten at (530) 249-7523.
Gravel Adventure Ride
Are you ready for a gravel adventure? Lassen Gravel Adventure Ride — Saturday, Sept. 9, in Susanville. 97 percent gravel. 94 Mile. 63 Mile. 40 Mile. Register here: https://www.bikereg.com/57937.
Pure Combat High Desert Brawl 16
Diamond Mountain Casino presents Pure Combat High Desert Brawl 16 Saturday, Sept. 9. Doors open at 6 p.m., fights start at 7 p.m. All Ages welcome. For more information, call Diamond Mountain Casino at (530) 252-1100.
Lunch Time On The Farm
The Benson’s Humble Homestead presents Lunch Time on The Farm from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23. Produce, vendors, petting zoo and BBQ. Come play with us. Build a burger bar, 20 vendors, petting pens and maybe some cornhole. $25/booth.
Concert On The Green
Susanville Symphony 9th Annual Concert on the Green, Sunday Sept. 24. Tickets will be available at the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce and Margie’s Book Nook or call the Symphony Hotline at (530) 310-8111.
6th annual CASA SUPERHERO 5K
Lassen Family Services presents the 6th Annual CASA SUPERHERO 5K. Save the date for our 6th annual CASA Superhero 5K Fun Run — Saturday, Sept. 30. General admission $20. This is a great reason to dress you and your kids up as your favorite superheroes. Stay tuned to their social media and website for more information coming soon
Art In the Park
Amy’s Corner presents Art in the Park from June to August at Memorial Park, 1201 North Street, Susanville. Limited to 30 seats per session. For more information or to register, go to www.amyscorner.art.
Lassen Family Services 10th annual Dancing for a Brand New Me
Save the date for Lassen Family Services 10th Annual Dancing for a Brand New Me Saturday, Oct. 21 and Sunday, Oct. 22 at Veterans Memorial Hall. Visit LFS’ website for upcoming information, www.lassenfamilyservices.org such as when and where tickets will become available. If you would like to sponsor this event, call (530) 257-4599. Dancing for a Brand New Me 2023 Sponsorship Level Benefits: $500 Sponsor Level – four admission tickets, banner at the event, recognition on program at event, five posts to Facebook and Instagram LFS, website post. $250 Sponsor Level – two admission tickets, two posts to Facebook and Instagram, LFS website post. $150 Sponsor Level – two admission tickets, one post to Facebook and Instagram. Dancing for a Brand New Me is a family friendly, fun event filled with live entertainment and yummy food! The funds raised from this event go towards supporting domestic violence survivors in our community.
Best of Broadway
Susanville Best of Broadway presents 2024 concert series The Broadway Renaissance Auditions. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5 at the Veterans Memorial Hall. Featuring selections from: Rock of Ages, Cinderella, Something Rotten, The Lion King, Anastasia, Cabaret, Bye Bye Birdie. For more information go to, www.susanvillebestofbroadway.org.
LCC Lunchtime Lecture Series
In our community, Lassen College presents a unique opportunity to engage in various enriching discussions with their free lunchtime lecture series. The series takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Lassen Library District conference room. These weekly, hour-long sessions delve into diverse topics ranging from practical skills such as writing effective professional emails and starting a small business, to crowd-pleaser topics including beekeeping and the mysterious world of spiders. They even cover critical issues like managing financial worries and cyber-awareness skills for the whole family. For a special treat, they also offer beginner and intermediate classes in AI with ChatGPT. All are invited to join these free, educational events. For more information, call Annika Peacock from Lassen College Outreach at (775) 567-9457 or via email at [email protected]. For information on upcoming topics, follow their facebook page: www.Facebook.com/LassenCollege. Join in, learn something new, and become a more engaged member of our Susanville community.
Bottle & Brush Trivia Night
Join the fun with Bottle & Brush Art Bar for their New Summer Schedule for Trivia Night. They’re moving to once-a-month schedule for Trivia Night for the next few months, starting in May. The second Thursday of each month they’ll host Trivia Night for the brainiacs in the crowd. $5 a person, up to four people per team. For more information, call (530) 250-3701.
Budgeting And More Life Skills Course
Join Lassen Family Services for the Budgeting and More Life Skills Course from 4 to 5 p.m. every Monday at Lassen Family Services, 1306 Riverside Drive. This week’s topic: Exploring Financial Literacy, an introduction to key terms in the financial world. Participants may join the course at any time. For more information, call (530) 257-4599.
Calvary Kids Storytime
Calvary Kids Storytime, 450 Richmond Road from 1 to 2 p.m. every Tuesday. Bring your kids to a safe, peaceful place where they can be a kid. There will be two book reading groups, age 1-5 and 6-11. They will be reading biblical, moral and outdoor books followed by a craft. For more information, call (530) 257-4833.
Body By Baker, Paulina Baker: Fitness Instructor
Body by Baker, Paulina Baker: Fitness Instructor. Classes are available every day; 6 a.m.- Yo-Got This (yoga/pilates style training), 8 a.m. – Connect Cre (core strength training), 10 a.m. – Golden Hour (functional mobility and agility training, noon – Strong Embrace (Mommy and Me mobility and agility training), 3 p.m. Bakers Booty Blast (lower body weight strength training), 5 p.m. – Zumba Strong (high intensity interval training).
Don’t forget to email ([email protected]& [email protected]) with any upcoming events or swing by the Chamber Office at 1516 Main St. with any event posters!
