Kelly Ackley, Chamber Executive Director
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.
Lassen County Chamber of Commerce Chamber Mixer, hosted by Benson’s Humble Homestead from 5:30 to 7:30p.m., located at 712-960 Sunnyside Rd., Janesville. Enjoy DJ Next Gen Entertainment, Mini Benniz, Waterside, the 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, contact the Chamber office at 530.257.4323
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.
The Benson’s Humble Homestead presents Lunch Time on The Farm Wednesday, September 23 from 9:00 to 5:00p.m. Produce, vendors, petting zoo and a BBQ. Build a burger bar, 20 vendors, petting pens, and maybe some cornhole. $25/Booth.
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.
Save the date for Lassen Family Services 10th Annual Dancing for a Brand New Me. Saturday, October 21st and Sunday, October 22nd, Located at Veteran’s Memorial Hall. Visit their website for upcoming information, www.lassenfamilyservices.org. If you would like to sponsor this event, please contact 530.257.4599. Dancing for a Brand New Me 2023 Sponsorship Level Benefits: $500 Sponsor Level – 4 admission tickets, Banner at the event, Recognition on program at event, 5 posts to Facebook and Instagram LFS, website post. $250 Sponsor Level – 2 admission tickets, 2 posts to Facebook and Instagram, LFS website post. $150 Sponsor Level – 2 admission tickets, 1 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.
Susanville Best of Broadway presents 2024 concert series The Broadway Renaissance Auditions. Saturday, October 28th, from 10:00 to 2:00p.m., and Sunday, November 5th, 12:00 to 4:00p.m., at the Susanville Veteran’s 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.
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.
