By Marshel Couso
Welcome to our weekly feature dedicated to covering Susanville and Lassen County’s business scene! Grand openings, new employees, renovations, new hours… each week we’ll keep you up to date with important information about the businesses you rely on.
The Depot Barbershop
The newly opened Depot Barbershop, at 2100 Main Street, Suite B, is looking for businesses and organizations who would like to partner up and sponsor free refreshments for the barber shop’s patrons.
“Since 2017 Barbershops in California have had the right to serve one free 12oz beer during your service without a beer or wine license,” explains Depot Barbershop owner Steve Betts. “We decided to try to use that benefit to help promote other businesses around town.”
“We are looking for sponsors to keep our beer, soda/water and coffee stocked up for one month at a time per business or organization. We will purchase needed items and provide the sponsor with a receipt of those items to be used as a tax write off.”
The barbershop will have a 2’x2′ banner professionally printed with your business/organization’s info and it will be displayed in the refreshment area, letting customers know who they can thank for their complimentary refreshments.
According to Betts the barbershop generally goes through $200 or less worth of refreshments every six weeks or so. The sponsor will be responsible for beer, soda, water and coffee.
“We are looking for 4 week, 6 week and 8 week sponsors. We love to shop local and will do so every chance we get.”
If this sounds like something your business or organization would be interested in please contact Steve Betts at 530-310-1800 or [email protected]
Lassen Municipal Utility District
Calling all talented photographers! Lassen Municipal Utility District, your community-owned, not-for-profit electric utility is having a big photo cover contest for their monthly publication, the Lassen Ruralite magazine.
The Ruralite is distributed to over 6,000 households and businesses and serves to inform and educate LMUD customers with everything from energy efficiency tips from gardening advice.
“Last year we introduced the Ruralite Cover Photo Contest,” explains LMUD Public Relations Manager Theresa Phillips.
“We invited customers to submit photos of their favorite Lassen County places, events, and people. The response to the contest far exceeded our expectations!”
Phillips said that with dozens of amazing photos submitted by photographers throughout the LMUD service territory, it was difficult to pick just six.
“This year we are expanding the contest to include a custom calendar. We will be choosing 13 photos, each photo will have its own month in the calendar (including the calendar cover) and will also be featured on the cover of the Ruralite throughout 2025.
“I’m so excited to be able to expand this contest. Creating content for the Ruralite is one of my favorite things about being the public relations manager for LMUD. It’s a great way to feature local events, people, and LMUD programs. I love seeing the photos and how creative and talented our customers are.”
If you’re interested in submitting a photo but are looking for inspiration, stop by the LMUD office and check out the 2024 winners. They have the winning photos displayed in their lobby.
The contest rules are posted on the LMUD website. It’s easy to submit photos, just email your photos to [email protected], and you can submit as many as you like. Each winner will receive a $50.00 LMUD Energy Gift Card.
The contest ends on August 15th, with winners announced during Public Power Week, October 6th through the 12th. Every photo that is submitted will be part of a special Lassen County Arts Council show highlighting the photographers and their work.
Thompson Peak Lavender
Since their official opening on June 29th, the Wiser homestead is thrilled to offer a new serene escape in Lassen County. What can you do in a lavender field? Plenty! Enjoy a picnic, professional photos, roam and relax, cut fresh lavender, and join their fun, amazing classes.
“Our first wreath-making class of the summer was a hit last Saturday!” sais owner Celeste Wiser. “Guests enjoyed cutting lavender, creating their own wreaths, and a delicious dinner by Alpakas Tacos.”
You can check out Thompson Peak Lavender on Facebook or Instagram to see the pictures!
Upcoming July Events include:
Wreath Making Classes: July 20 and 27
Family Fun Sundays: July 21 and 28
Sunrise and Sunset Yoga: July 13th at 7:00a.m. and July 19th at 7:00p.m., taught by Prairie Burt
“Thank you to our community for the overwhelming support. Everyone who has visited has been so excited, relaxed, and can see our dream come to life!”
Follow this link to sign up for events Thompson Peak Lavender
Is something noteworthy happening with your business? Let us know about it! Each Thursday morning, we present a round-up of interesting news from the Lassen County business scene and we want to hear from you. E-mail your business news to Marshel at [email protected].
