Kelly Ackley, Chamber Executive Director
On August 11, Lassen Community College is excited to welcome the acclaimed band, Boot Juice. The college invites the community to this musical performance, which starts at 5:00p.m., immediately following the new student workshops as part of the Student Onboarding Day.
Boot Juice is a seven-piece band that has been stirring up the West Coast music scene since 2016 with electrifying original sets that blend rock, blues, bluegrass, folk, and country genres.
In addition to the performance by Boot Juice, the event will feature a free barbecue to welcome new and returning students to the LCC campus. All students registered for Fall classes are eligible for a free BBQ dinner. Lassen College will also host food vendors, Riots, Areli’s Taco Taquiza, and Kona-Ice. To engage the community further, various campus departments, local agencies and organizations will set up booths to familiarize students and attendees with available resources. This event is free and open to the community.
The Best of Doyle Days, Saturday August 12th from 10:00-8:00p.m., at Dixon Park in Downtown Doyle. Featuring: 40′ Extreme Rush Obstacle Course – Bounce House for up to 5 years old – and Tag Arena with Light System. World famous lizard races at High Noon, Street Dance featuring Live band “sideFX” from 6:00-10:00p.m. Face painter, balloon twister and lizard petting zoo, Magician and kid games, Gunslingers, Crafts, and food vendors. There will also be a car show, all makes and models. For car show entry contact: Shelly at 530.310.4216. Stay out of Doyle Days Jail with a 2023 Doyle Days Button for $2. Prize Drawings at 5:00p.m. Wristbands are available for $20 for unlimited use of these fun features.
Lassen High School Cheerleaders will have their last Summer Car Wash Fundraiser on Saturday, August 12th from 9:00 to 2:00p.m., at O’Reilly’s Auto Parts. Come out and support your LHS Cheerleaders and get your cars washed. All proceeds will go towards helping your LHS Cheer with new equipment, cheer attire, competition/fees, and much more.
Join Lassen Land & Trails Trust for the 6th Annual Farm to Table Dinner at the Rice Canyon Ranch in Susanville, Saturday, August 12th at 5:00p.m. This year’s event features the trifecta of a stunning farm venue, a Michelin-recognized chef and a four-course meal featuring ingredients and beverages from purveyors in the agricultural landscape that the Land Trust is dedicated to conserving. Tickets are $150 each and are expected to sell out quickly, so don’t delay. Visit LassenLandandTrailsTrust.org for ticket and more information or Contact Amy Holmen at 530.257.3252.
Lassen High School Freshmen Orientation will be on Monday, August 14th in the LHS Student Center. Schedule pickup starts at 5:00p.m. Presentation starts at 5:30p.m., BBQ dinner, tour the school, club information, meet school staff, yearbook purchase, AERIES, data confirmation and more.
Check out these fun story times in August at the Lassen Library on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:00am. Monkeys – August 8th and 9th , Ice Cream – August 15th and 16th, Tooth Fairy Week (with Lassen County Public Health) – August 22nd and 23rd , Ocean Animals (Wednesday at Memorial Park) – August 29th and 30th. For more information contact Lassen Library.
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 us August 16th for one of our favorite Night Markets of the year and be sure to bring your dancing shoes, featuring live music by Forgery, beer garden, your favorite hot food vendors, fresh veggies, meat, baked goods, artisans and more! If you are interested in joining 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
Mark your calendars, Join Lassen High Football for their annual Grizz Feed on Friday, August 18th at 6:00p.m., at Lassen High School, Arnold Field. $7 per plate. Cheer & Drill Team will be performing. For any questions, contact Coach Mac at 209.404.2704 or Michelle Dunten at 530.249.7523.
Are you ready for a gravel adventure? Lassen Gravel Adventure Ride. Saturday, September 9, 2023 in Susanville, CA. Register here: https://www.bikereg.com/57937.
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.
Susanville Symphony 9th Annual Concert on the Green, Sunday September 24th. 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.
Lassen Family Services presents the 6th Annual CASA SUPERHERO 5K. Save the date for the 6th annual CASA Superhero 5K Fun Run. Saturday, September 30th. General admission is $20. This is a great reason to dress you and your kids up as your favorite superheroes. Stay tuned to our social media and website for more information coming soon.
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 every Tuesday from 11:30 to 12:30p.m., at the Lassen Library District conference room on Main Street. 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, reach out to Annika Peacock from Lassen College Outreach at 775.567.9457 or via email at [email protected]. For information on upcoming topics, follow our facebook page: www.Facebook.com/LassenCollege. Join in, learn something new, and become a more engaged member of our Susanville community.
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. On the second Thursday of each month, they will host Trivia Night for the brainiacs in the crowd. $5 a person, up to four people per team. For more information, contact 530.250.3701.
Join us for the Budgeting and More Life Skills Course. Every Monday 4:00 – 5:00p.m., at Lassen Family Services, 1306 Riverside Drive in Susanville. 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, 450 Richmond Rd., Susanville, CA. Every Tuesday from 1:00-2:00p.m. Bring your kids to a Safe, Peaceful place where they can be a kid. There will be two book reading groups, ages 1-5 and 6-11. We will be reading biblical, moral, and outdoor books followed by a craft. Questions, call 530.257.4833.
Don’t forget to email the Chamber at [email protected] with any upcoming event or swing by the Chamber Office at 1516 Main Street with event posters.
