Kelly Ackley,
Chamber Executive Director
Come out for Lassen County Chamber of Commerce December Chamber Mixer hosted by Plumas Bank on Thursday, December 7th from 5:30 to 7:30p.m., located at 3000 Riverside Drive, Susanville. Bring your family and friends for an evening of fun, food, drinks, prizes, good company, and free photos with Santa. Everyone is welcome, you do not have to be a Chamber member to attend. For more information, contact the Chamber office at 530.257.4323.
Bottle & Brush Art Bar wants you to get ready to jingle and mingle at their Annual Ugly Sweater Party. Join them on Saturday, December 9, from 6:00 to 9:00p.m., for a night of festive fun. Whether you’re rocking the ugliest sweater in your closet or strutting your holiday best, we want to see your spirited style. But wait, there’s more, get ready to enjoy an evening of music and fun with local favorite Triple Shot.
Every Bloomin Thing presents Kids Christmas Kraft Class. Saturday, December 9th at 10:00am located at Every Bloomin Thing Garden Center and Gift Shoppe (705-670 US Highway 395 E, Susanville). A perfect Christmas gift for friends, family, and teachers. Your child can come to Klass and Kreate an adorable work of art to gift or keep for your holiday decorating! We are still working on our final project, there are SO many out there to choose from. We will be doing a Gnome theme. We have not had a Kids Klass for years, after many calls and requests, we are finally back. Tickets online at www.everybloomin.com/events–classes.htm
Banner Lassen. A Classy Country Christmas Fundraiser December 9th Join in for this fundraiser to raise Scholarship funds for Health Care Professionals in our community. 5:30 – 9:00p.m., at Lassen College Cafeteria. Silent auction, Hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and champagne, music provided by Uptown Brass. Foundation Board Members have tickets for sale for $40. For more information contact Bill Wemple at 530.257.4375.
Susanville Church of the Nazarene Advent Series December 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. Susanville Church of the Nazarene Advent Series every Sunday through the month of December. 1825 Spring Ridge Drive.
Lassen County Public Health presents: A Winter Wonderland. Friday, December 8th, 2023, at 1445 Paul Bunyan Rd. Suite B from 3:00 to 6:00p.m. Pictures with Santa, Angel Tree, Hot Chocolate, Holiday Activities, Fun Games and Informational Booths.
Janesville Fire District presents their 2nd Annual Janesville Parade of Lights, Saturday, December 9th, Parade begins at 6:00p.m., staging at the firehall at 4:00p.m. Parade on Main Street looping from the Hall to the Dollar General. Tree lighting pictured with Santa, food, and drinks. Decorated & well-lit side-by-sides, tractors, classic cars welcome. Entry fee is a new toy or new jacket. All donations go to local Janesville students. For more information or questions, Contact Chris at 530.310.0454.
Lassen County Fairgrounds Festival of Lights. December 8th-10th, 15th-17th, and 22nd – 25th. Sign up now. Bring joy and enchantment to our community this holiday season by setting up a display at the Festival of Lights. This magical drive-thru journey of twinkling trees, sparkling lights, and festive characters is a family-favorite tradition. Participation is free, and the best displays win cash prizes. Get your application at www.lassencountyfair.org or at the Lassen County Fairgrounds offices and be part of Susanville’s small-town Christmas experience.
Standish 4H Christmas Craft Fair will be held on December 8th, 9th and 10th. Come shop and have a hot lunch on Saturday and Sunday, Win A Decorated Christmas Tree or select other groups $2 drawing tickets. A variety of local vendors will bring a carousel of items for the holidays. A hot lunch will be available on Saturday and Sunday. At the Standish 4-H Hall, 718-880 Hwy 395 East Standish CA Just past the Wayside Gas Station and Market. If there are any questions, please call Virginia 530.310-1993.
Susanville City Kickettes presents Christmas Extraordinaire December 9th and 10th at the Veteran’s Hall. Saturday’s hours are 4:00p.m., mini show, 7:00p.m., mini show, Saturday 2:00p.m., mini show and 5:00p.m. main show. Tickets are available at Margie’s Book Nook and Zaengles Home Store.
VFW, Veterans of Foreign Wars William Davidson Post 2381 presents Saturday Breakfast. April Through December from 0800 hours to 1100 hours at the Veterans Memorial Hall. VFW Post 2381 will be serving breakfast on the 1st Saturday of each month. Breakfast is open to the public. Breakfast will be held downstairs in the Veterans Memorial Building in Susanville.
Lassen County Fair. This is your last chance to get your tickets to Jeremy McComb’s Christmas, Cowboy-Style Tour at the pre-season price. This must-see Christmas event features Christmas music, Cowboy Poetry, and a steak dinner for $50 (a minimum of two tickets is required per purchase). Get your tickets now at www.lassencountyfair.org and celebrate a traditional Western Christmas.
Free Photos with Santa at Banner Health Clinic located at 1680 Paul Bunyan Road, Susanville. Friday, December 15th from 5:30 to 7:30p.m., and Saturday, December 16th from 10:00 to 2:00p.m. Please bring your phone or camera for a free magical photo opportunity with Santa. There will also be a food, blanket and coat drive from November 015th to December 31st at Banner Health Clinic, Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 5:00p.m., to support our local families this holiday season. Feel free to bring a donation when you come to meet Santa.
The holidays are upon us, and the Lassen County Fair Holiday Craft Fair is just around the corner. Friday, December 15th from 4:00 to 8:00p.m., and Saturday, December 16th from 9:00 to 2:00p.m. Featuring photos with Santa. Vendor applications available now. Pick up your vendor applications today.
Santa is coming. That’s right. Santa’s Village is coming to Susanville Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and we can’t wait to see him. Saturday, December 16th, 1:00 – 4:00p.m., free photo with Santa, write a letter to Santa, hot chocolate, cookies, and more.
December is here and it’s time for the 6th Annual Big Bike Giveaway. Susanville Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram have 25 bikes to give away this year, all the kids have to do is color. You can find pictures to color at The InterMountain Newspaper or Susanville Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. What is needed to enter, any colored holiday picture, child’s name, child’s age, boy/girl bike, parent’s Full name, parent’s phone number. All entries are due by December 16th. Winners will be contacted the following week. Santa is coming to the dealership December 16th – the perfect opportunity to drop your entries off.
Johnstonville School 6th grade is hosting a breakfast with Santa on Wednesdays, December 20th. Breakfast runs from 5:00-6:00p.m., before the Winter Concert. This is a fundraiser for the 6th grade camp. Come enjoy a pancake breakfast before the program and see Santa. Tickets are $8 per person or $25 for a family of four. Tickets include 2 pancakes, a sausage link, and your choice of milk, water, or coffee. Pre-sale tickets available in the Main Office, check or exact change only or from Sara Farris – Computer Tech/Librarian. Limited tickets at the door.
The Susanville Symphony Presents: A Magical Christmas, on December 22nd and 23rd. Audience sing-a-longs, special soloists and more bring you closer to your family and to the holiday spirit that encapsulates this beautiful area we live in. Friday, December 22nd at 7:00p.m. and Saturday, December 23rd at 2:30 p.m., at the United Methodist Church, 60 S. Lassen Street. Tickets will be available at Lassen County Chamber of Commerce and Margie’s Book Nook.
Lassen Youth Fastpitch Softball Registration is $90, $10 off for siblings. Early bird signups is $80 only thru January 16th. Dates January 5th and January 16th, time 5:00 to 7:00p.m. Regular signups. Dates February 1st from 5:00 to 7:00p.m., and February 17th from 10:00 to 12:00p.m. All signups will be held at comfort inn breakfast room. Signups close February 21st. Must be 4 by January. 1, 2024. Any questions? Contact Antonia Marro at 530.260.8091.
Lassen Family Services Budgeting and More Life Skills Course. Every Monday 4:00-5:00p.m., at Lassen Family Services, 1306 Riverside Dr. 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
Have a special event coming up and wondering where to have it? The Monticola Club House at 140 South Lassen Street could meet that need with 1500 square feet of indoor space able to fit 170, a fully equipped kitchen and it is also handicap accessible. The venue is perfect for celebrations and memorials of any type such as showers, birthdays, anniversaries, teas, receptions, meetings, conferences, trainings, holiday get-togethers, fundraisers, presentations, celebration of life and other activities. The fully equipped kitchen includes utensils, plates, cups, saucers, coffee, and hot water pot. There are also padded folding chairs and both round and rectangle tables. You not only get the perfect event venue, but rental money is an important source of revenue for the non-profit Monticola Club, 501(c)(3). The Club was started in 1912 as a service organization formed to provide local women ways to improve the quality of life in our community. Over the years these are some of the various local activities or support provided by the Club: Food Baskets, Water for River Clean-up, Fire Victim Support, Senior Support, Beautification Projects-trees, flowers, Penny Pines reforestation, Library support, And of course, college scholarships. To view the Clubhouse or for more information, please contact the building manager, Patty Davie, at 530.257.9220.
Join Lassen Library for story time and craft day in December. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:00a.m. Tuesday the 5th, Craft Day and Wednesday 6th, trains story time, Tuesday 12th craft day and Wednesday 13th snowman story time, Tuesday 19th, no craft day and Wednesday 20th, no story time, Tuesday 26th, no craft day and Wednesday 27th no story time.
