Kelly Ackley, Chamber Executive Director
Mark your calendar for the next Lassen Land & Trails Trust Discover Lassen lecture series at the historic Susanville Railroad Depot. On September 13 at 7:00p.m., join us as we hear from local photographer Randy Robbins, as he discusses camera trapping, and the tracking and techniques he uses to photograph our most elusive wild neighbors, including bobcats, mountain lions, and the grey wolf. We hope to see you on September 13 for “Photographing the Predators of Lassen County” with the amazing Randy Robbins.
Lassen Library are so excited for these September story times. See you there. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:00am. 5th and 6th – Apples, 12th an 13th – Foxes, 19th and 20th – Pirate Week, and 26th and 27th – Zoo Animals.
Northeastern Rural Health Clinics annual yard sale is on Friday September 15th from 8:00 to 3:00p.m., at 1850 Spring Ridge Drive, Susanville. Cash only please. Raffle for beautiful basket available.
Save the Date. Octoberfest returns to the Lassen County Fairgrounds, September 16th for beer tastings, live music, games, contests, and more. Tickets will go on sale soon. Save the date and get ready to raise your steins for a hopped-up community celebration. For more information visit, www.lassencountyfair.org
Lassen High School Cheerleaders presents Little Grizzlies Cheer Clinic on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 9:00 to 3:00p.m., in the Lassen High School Big Gym. Registrations will be Saturday morning from 8:30 to 9:00a.m. Camp will start right at 9:00a.m. $40 per child (Camp includes Camp T-Shirt, Bow, and Snack). Please have your camper wear a loose-fitting T-shirt, shorts, or warm up pants (no jeans), and tennis shoes. Please have hair pulled out of face. No gum and please, no jewelry. Campers that attend will learn to stretch, jump, stunt, and a few chants. They will also learn a cheer and a dance that they will be performing. Campers will receive their T-shirt and bow on the day they perform. Participants will be performing at the Lassen High School Homecoming Jr. Varsity Football Half-Time Game on Friday, September 29th. Applications are available. For more information visit Lassen High Cheerleaders Facebook/Instagram page or call Coach Lelah at 530.249.3605.
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 Sportsmen’s Club presents the 2023 Junior Fishing Derby. The Fishing Derby is still on for September 30th.
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.
The Susanville Assembly of God Church is holding a vendor fair and flea market, September 30th to help the church raise funds for a new boiler. The fundraiser will be held from 9:00a.m until 2:00p.m. at the church, 473-465 Richmond Road. $10,000 is needed for the boiler. The Assembly of God is looking for indoor and outdoor vendors. The cost is $40 per space and setup will be Friday, September 29th. Contact Ombre Tate to reserve your space at 951.325.0683.
It’s back. The Second Annual Lassen County Holiday with A Hero Ugly Christmas Sweater Golf Tournament. Saturday, October 7th, Tee Off at 8:30a.m. It will fill up/sell out register today. This year we are also offering prizes for best cart decorations for those that provide their own cart. It will be a party for such a great cause.
Lassen Family Services our dancers are preparing for this year’s 10th Annual Dancing For A Brand New Me on October 21st and 22nd at the Veterans Memorial Hall. Visit our website, www.lassenfamilyservices.org for upcoming information, such as when and where tickets will become available. If you would like to sponsor this event, please call 530.257.4599. 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.
Lassen Youth Soccer presents KICK or Treat Halloween Soccer Tournament on Saturday, October 14th. U6-U19, $5 per player. Registration by team, 4-7 Players a Team (create your own team), Costumes Strongly Encouraged. For more information or to register for your team, visit www.lassenyouthsoccer.org. All players must be currently registered for LYS Fall ’23 Season.
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.
