Kelly Ackley, Chamber Executive Director
The Lassen County Chamber of Commerce’s 15th annual Spring Show is Saturday, April 29th from 10:00 – 3:00p.m., at Lassen County Fairgrounds. They are looking for Home, Garden, or Recreation Vendors. Applications can be found on their website at www.lassencountychamber.org or at the Chamber office at 1516 Main St. in Susanville. For more information call, 530.257.4323.
Join the fun with Bottle & Brush Art Bar to play trivia. Regular Trivia Nights are the second and fourth Tuesdays every month. The game starts at 6:30p.m. The entry fee is $5 cash per player, and the team size is limited to four people. Feel free to come by early to get your drinks and order a charcuterie board for your table. For more information, contact 530.250.3701.
Sign up today for the Bottle & Brush Art Bar Wine Tasting Club and join them for their next event on Tuesday, April 18th. Memberships are made for a party of two and include two tickets to quarterly Wine Tasting Event. 30% discount on select bottles of wine quarterly, two free flights of wine quarterly, and one 20% discount on Charcuterie Board quarterly. Their next Members Only Wine Tasting Event will deliver a whole new wine-tasting experience and live music by Abby Gerdts, you won’t want to miss it.
Lassen Family Services is partnering with All-American Mixed Martial Arts Academy to host a beginner’s self-defense class on Saturday, April 29th from 2:00 – 4:00p.m., at 55 South Sacramento Street, Susanville. During this event, learn basic moves in order to defend yourself from an attacker. In times of danger, it’s important to have the proper skills to protect yourself. This is also a perfect opportunity for those that have always wanted to learn the skills but don’t know where to start or are nervous about the environment. More information and registration at: LFSSelfDefense2023.eventbrite.com
Lassen County Arts Council presents a Lassen High School art show featuring young artists from Lassen County. The reception will be held Friday, April 28th from 3:00 – 8:00p.m. Refreshments will be served. Join the Art’s Council on Saturday, April 29th from 10:00a.m. to 1:00p.m., for an author event with Lynne Sella. Lynne Sella is the author of the Deputy Sarah Murdock series, which is about the many misadventures of a female deputy as she patrols the secluded community of Surprise Valley located in northeastern California. Current titles include Grave Robber, Snake Charmer, Horse Wrangler, and her new novel, Gold Digger. Her new book as well as previous titles will be available for purchase. Children’s art classes coming this summer! More information soon. Please sign up for their newsletter on our website: www.lassencountyartscouncil.org or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Regular gallery hours are Thursday and Friday, 4:00 – 7:00p.m., and Saturdays, 9:00 – 4:00p.m.
Lassen County Sheriff’s Posse will be hosting the annual Junior Fun Day, on April 30th, at the Lassen County Fair Rodeo Grounds. Registration opens at 9:00a.m. and the event starts at 10:00a.m. Proceeds go towards scholarships that help their youth succeed. The ages of events range from one year old to eighteen years old. Invite a friend and come have a fun-filled day.
Lassen Land & Trails Trust presents Living with Bears on Thursday, May 4th at 7:00p.m., Susanville Railroad Depot, 601 Richmond Rd. Learn about bear biology, policy, and management, and Solutions to dealing with nuisance wildlife.
Soroptimist presents Margarita Fest on Friday, May 5th from 6:00 – 10:00p.m., at Jensen Hall. Pick up tickets at Margie’s Book Nook or The Chamber of Commerce. Presale tickets are only available until Thursday, May 4th, 2023. Deck of cards Raffle, featuring live music by Timeless, Salsa contest and make your own nachos at the nacho bar. All attendees must be 21 years of age or older. For more information about the Margarita Fest contact, Jenny at 530.249.5445 or Jenna at 209.479.0055. To sign up for the salsa contest (must be 21+) contact Ashley at 530.310.6513 or Heather at 530.310.2399.
High Desert Adult & Teen Challenge is proud to announce the Crossover Classic 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, Friday, May 6th and Saturday, May 6th, Lassen High School Gym. Divisions: Men’s (16-44; 45+) & CO-ED – Double elimination. Must be 16 to participate. For more information call, 530.251.7551.
Mark your calendars for Lassen Land & Trails Trust’s 4th annual Lassen County Homebrew Festival at the historic Railroad Depot on May 6th from 5:00 – 7:00p.m. Tickets are available online or at the door pre-sale tickets online: lassenlandandtrailstrust.org. This two-hour open tasting allows you to sample the best brews in Lassen County and supports the Lassen Land & Trails Trust to conserve trails and working landscapes in our community. We are also looking for new local Homebrewers and any food vendors who would be interested in selling at this event. Call for more details: 708.351.6832
Shaffer PTO presents its Spring Craft Fair Saturday, May 6th from 10:00 – 3:00p.m. Vendors wanted, booth spaces are $30. For more information email Shaffer PTO at [email protected].
Calling All Vendors. Lassen County Fairground Spring Craft Fair will be held on Friday, May 12th from 4:00 – 8:00p.m., and Saturday, May 13th from 9:00 – 2:00p.m. $55 for a 10×10 space. Applications can be found on their website lassencountyfair.org or stop by the fair office. Applications are due by Monday, May 8th.
Hey, there Lassen Community College fam. Are you ready for the Prom event of the year? Join Lassen Community College on May 12th at 9:00p.m., in the Cougar Cafe for an unforgettable night presented by ASB. This year’s theme is “Glow Up” and they want to see you shine. So, wear your best glowing outfit and let’s light up the night. Admission is free, and they are serving up some mouth-watering tacos and refreshing beverages catered by Cha-Chas! And, to keep the party going all night long, DJ Mike Malone will be dropping some sick beats. Don’t miss out on this amazing event and the chance to create memories that will last a lifetime. Faculty, staff, and students are all welcome to attend. If you have any questions or need more information, please call 530.251.8845. Let’s make this a night to remember.
Mother’s Day Brunch at the Monticola Club House at 140 S. Lassen St. on Saturday, May 13 from 10:00 – 12:00p.m. $35 per person, $25 for Kids 6-12 years, and Kids 5 & under are Free. Tickets are available at Margie’s Book Nook or call Naomi 530.310.3496. Tickets include a chance to win a Mother’s Day Raffle Basket. All proceeds benefit local scholarships & community projects. For more information call Naomi at 530.310.3496.
Join Lassen Library at their final Family Literacy of the 2022-2023 year. Join them for an afternoon at Memorial Park on Saturday, May 13th at 10:00a.m., for a pizza party. There will be Storytime, outdoor activities, and free books for all enrolled families. They’ll be wrapping up the year by discussing and celebrating differences and diversity. Reservation highly encouraged. For more information contact Lassen Library at 530.251.8127.
Come join Lassen County 4-H Ambassadors Lily Ammon and Maddi Johnson on May 15th, for their final Family Fun Night in Jensen Hall at the Lassen County Fairgrounds. More than 160 people showed up for the last Bingo Night, raising funds for the Blue Star Moms and the final event is set to benefit the Lassen County 4-H Program. The cost is $5 per book, 5 rounds per book and there is no book limit. Only 200 players will be allowed to participate. The event will start at 6:00p.m.
Please join Banner Lassen Medical Center on Monday, May 15th from 4:30 – 6:30p.m., for food, fun and giveaways as they celebrate 20 years in our community.
One of Susanville’s best-loved traditions, the annual Lassen Sportsmens Club Junior Fishing Derby is scheduled to be held on May 20th. Kids aged 2 to 15 are invited to come enjoy a beautiful morning of fishing. The busy morning starts at 5:00 with free registration and check-in at the park. Don’t forget to dress warmly because mornings are still chilly along the river this time of year. Registration and check-in end at 9:00a.m. Derby prizes will be awarded after the 3:00p.m. close of the event, and winners don’t need to be present to win. Kids shooting for the ‘largest fish’ prizes should be off the river by 2:45p.m. and must be in line for weigh-in by 3:00p.m to qualify. Door prizes will be drawn at the same time and these winners must be present. The first three-hundred young anglers to register will receive a souvenir derby hat courtesy of Guess Plumbing. From 5:30 to 8:30a.m. free breakfast for all kids, sponsored by WalMart and the employees of WalMart. From 10:30 to 1:00p.m., free lunch will be provided for all kids, sponsored by Frosty Mill; Susanville Supermarket; Alpine Beverage; Grocery Outlet; Burger King; Diamond Mountain Mini-Mart. Adults may have breakfast or lunch for a donation of $2.00. For more information contact Lassen Sportsmens Club President Wade Workman.
Save the date for this year’s CASA Gala. Saturday, May 20th, at 5:30p.m., Located at Lassen Senior Services 1700 Sunkist Dr, Susanville, CA 96130. Join them for a fundraiser dinner and silent auction to benefit the children of Lassen County in the CASA Program. Tickets $40 – Ages 21+ Available at Lassen Family Services, Margie’s Book Nook, and Zaengles Floor & Home. For any questions, call the office at 530.257.4599.
Ridin’ High at the Ranch registration is open. The Susanville Area Bicycle Association’s annual cross-country mountain bike race is back for its 11th year on Saturday, May 27th. This race is part of the California Dirt Series and the USA Cycling Regional MTB Championship. Not racing for points? It doesn’t matter! Come race this fun course that has a little bit for everyone. Register on BikeReg https://www.bikereg.com/ridn-high-at-the-ranch.
Don’t forget to email the Chamber with any upcoming event or swing by the Chamber Office at 1516 Main Street with event posters.
