by Shelley Bennett
Ahhhh… what a great Thanksgiving break! With all of our kids home, my parents, MIL, and siblings in attendance, it truly was a wonderful day of food and family.
Jacob and Leo ran things in the kitchen and every dish they turned out was delicious. My favorites were the roasted brussels sprouts and Key Lime pie.
Every day of the week was filled with tasks. Sofie runs a tight ship, so we canned pickles and dilly beans, made apricot jam and pepper jelly, baked rolls, and a selection of pies. I felt so productive!
Landon provided the balance we needed with a selection of Christmas movies, binge watching Stranger Things, and the Dancing with the Stars finale.
After a few hours in my classroom on Sunday, I felt refreshed and ready to tackle the end of the semester. That feeling will definitely change. Probably during the middle of finals week when I have a stack of Literary Analysis essays on my desk.
Christmas is here and I am looking forward to our annual Magical Country Christmas this coming Saturday, December 6th. The fun begins at 4:00, when you will find all sorts of vendors and businesses open with their goodies.
The Hot Toddy walk kicks off then and you can buy tickets to participate at Blue Ox Chocolates or in front of the LMUD parking lot next to the vendors. As you make your way up and down Main Street, stop by Sierra Desert Properties, Susanville Real Estate, Forest Office Equipment, Blue Ox Chocolates, Haven Studio-Salon, and Margie’s Book Nook to try a variety of warm spirits.
J&J Performing Arts will start the parade with the Susanville City Kickettes leading the way. They will be joined by Miss Lassen Co and Court, Mt. Lassen Dance Academy, many other community organizations, and of course: Santa and Mrs. Claus!
The lighting of the brand-new Christmas tree will follow the parade and then fireworks will light up the night sky to end the celebration.
This event is truly one of my favorite things about living in Susanville. It started out kind of small and unremarkable, but the Chamber kept at it and made improvements every year. Thank you to the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Susanville for bringing our community together on this night.
On Sunday, December 7th, I’m looking forward to attending “A Corral of Winter Voices” presented by the Thompson Peak Writers’ Workshop. Local authors will share their writing at Artisan Coffee in Janesville, 3:00-5:00. The afternoon will also include a Holiday Sing-Along led by Abby Gerdts-Datema, Trivia Quiz (with prizes!), and a medley of soups and accompaniments to enjoy.
December will fly by, with a variety of parties, celebrations, and family time, but SAVE the DATE for the return of the Video Dance Party on New Year’s Eve. If you were in high school during the late 80s/early 90s, you will remember how fun these dances were at Sierra Theatre.
This year SPAC is hosting a Back to the 80s themed video dance party at the Sierra Theatre on New Year’s Eve. Tickets are $10/person and all proceeds will go to renovating the performing arts center. More details coming soon!
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