Chamber Update for the week of Jan. 23 to Jan. 29
2022 Labor Law Posters have arrived and are ready for pick up. The Chamber Office located at 1516 Main Street is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. For questions or more information, call 257-4323. We have a limited quantity of extra posters, which feature all required federal and state notices on one poster, if you did not order a poster from us, they are available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost per poster is $30 each for chamber members/ or non-member for $40 per poster. California employers and businesses are required to post updated employment posters at each place of business.
Mark your calendars for the first annual Cowboy Festival Feb. 4-5 at the Lassen County Fairgrounds. Enjoy live music, western vendors, cowboy poets, chili cook off and more! Tickets available for purchase on the website lassencountyfair.org or at the fair office. Fire up the grill for the Chili Cook Off, Feb. 5. Cooking at 11 a.m. and tasting at 3 p.m., located within the Lassen County Fairgrounds. Registration is $20 and can be found on their website lassencountyfair.org or at the fair office.
Quincy Chamber of Commerce presents Groundhog Fever Festival from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5 on the Courthouse Lawn. Activities to include Chuck Wood’s winter prediction, enjoy the annual Chili Cook-Off, honor our Honorary Mayor of Quincy, check out eligible bachelors and bachelorettes, enjoy some local wine and beer and compete in several mini contests throughout the day. Fun for the entire family! Vendor booth applications and Chili Cook-Off applications can be found on their website at quincychamber.com/groundhog-fever-festival.
Mark your Calendars as Northern California Cancer Advocates brings to you its Crab Feed, Saturday, Feb. 5. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the Susanville Elks Lodge. Tickets are $60 per person and can be purchased at Lassen County Federal Credit Union, Grocery Outlet or here at the chamber office.
Peninsula Firemen’s Association presents its Crab Feed, Saturday, Feb. 5 at the Lake Almanor Area Country Club – Clubhouse. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner is served at 6 p.m. Tickets are $65 per person and can be purchased in Chester at Fire Station No. 2, Tantardino’s Pizza and Pasta or Rouland’s Insurance Agency. “Crab & Go” is also available for $50 per person. For more information, call (259-2306.
Lassen County Cattlemen & Cattlewomen present A Taste of Beef, A Sip of Wine from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at Susanville Elks Lodge. The band Timeless plays live music from 9 to 11 p.m. Must be 21 years of age to attend. Presale tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased at the Lassen County Fairgrounds or KJDX/KSUE Radio Station.
Join Lake Almanor Elks Lodge 2626 for a Valentine’s Day Dinner, Monday, Feb. 14. Doors open at 5 p.m. A delicious dinner featuring one-half Cornish game hen, scalloped potatoes, glazed carrots, salad and dessert, all for just $14. Tickets can be purchased at Edward Jones in Chester, Rouland Insurance in Chester or you can call Mary Ann at (707) 479-1413.
Applications for Lassen County Farm Bureau scholarships and American Ag Credit are now available. These scholarships will be awarded to deserving high school or college students who are pursuing a career in agriculture or agri-business. Students can obtain applications on the Lassen County Farm Bureau’s Facebook page, by contacting their school counselors or by calling the Lassen County Farm Bureau office at 257-7242. The application deadline is Friday, March 25.
Save the dates! Lassen Youth Football and Cheer Early Bird Registration will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, and Friday, Feb. 25 at the Comfort Inn in Susanville. Online early bird registration is also available for the whole month of February. Follow their Facebook page @ Lassen Youth Football and Cheer for updates and more information.
Susanville Little League early bird in person signups will be held at Janesville Pizza Factory from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1 and at the Susanville Pizza Factory from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 or sign up online. Sign up deadline Friday, March 4. Call Cesar Gonzalez at 260-4966 or Amanda at (775) 857-9900.
Lassen Fastpitch Softball early bird signups will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, at the Comfort Inn and Suites to receive a $10 discount. All girls welcome from Chester to Doyle! All players must bring a copy of their birth certificate. The league is looking for coaches and umpires, a $20 discount for head coaches on one child. Call Angela Cisneros at (559) 805-2044 with any questions.
We know it’s early, but we are just too excited to hold back. The Susanville Farmer’s Market is now looking for vendors for the 2022 season! Feel free to drop by Margie’s Book Nook to grab a paper copy or head to their webpage to download a vendor application packet for this year at larpcooperative.com/susanville-farmers-market/. Looking for produce, baked goods, meat, eggs, handmade goods, food and more to make this season the best one yet! If you have any questions, reach out to farmersmarket@larpcooperative.com.
Mark your calendar for the first Chamber Mixer of 2022! Lassen County Fair will host the February Chamber Mixer from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, at Lassen County Fairgrounds. Stop by to enjoy a no-host bar featuring a specialty cocktail, live music by the band Timeless, small bites and a raffle! Everyone is welcome; you do not need to be a chamber member to attend, and we encourage you to bring a friend!
Don’t forget to email director@lassencountychamber.org with any upcoming event or swing by the Chamber Office at 1516 Main St. with any event posters!