Written by Kelly Ackley, Executive Director
July 27, 2023
Come join CAL Fire Lassen-Modoc Unit and our partners for National Night Out proudly celebrating NNO40 National Night Out 2023. Tuesday, August 1, 2023, from 4:00pm-7:00pm at Memorial Park (North St., Susanville). Meet your public agencies! Food and Fun! TOGETHER, WE ARE MAKING COMMUNITIES SAFER, MORE CARING PLACES TO LIVE AND WORK.
Susanville Best of Broadway presents: “Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical” on Wednesday, August 2nd through Saturday, August 5th, Starting at 6:00pm at the Lassen High School Drama Room 715. Admission: $15.
Hope Wheels will be at 1430 Main Street, Susanville on Saturday, August 4th at 4:00pm. VENDORS – ACTIVITIES – MORE! Play with Hot Wheels and help bring smiles to kids’ faces. SAVE THE DATE for this fundraising party.
LCC Lassen Cougars Soccer Camp, Monday, August 7th through Friday, August 11 from 9:am to 12:00pm, 11th, Boys & Girls, 5-18 years old. Camp Venue: Lower Soccer Field, 473-200 State Route Hwy 139, Susanville. Admission $125. Follow LCC Soccer social media @LassenSoccer. For more information contact Coach Khalil at (530) 260-4929 or KAmodu@LassenCollege.edu
Lassen Family Services is hosting another Crisis Intervention Peer Counselor (Rape Crisis) training from Monday, August 7th to Friday, August 11th! This is a FREE, voluntary training taking place Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00AM-5:00PM at 1306 Riverside Drive in Susanville. Training Curriculum includes but is not limited to: Overview of Sexual Assault; Discrimination and Oppression; Child Sexual Abuse; Teen Sexual Abuse/Assault; Crisis Intervention; Referral Resources; Community Collaboration; Collaborative Response; Medical; Law Enforcement; Legal/Court; Documentation; Agency Procedures; and Victim Rights. The training is open to everyone, but space is limited so sign up as soon as you can! Free registration and more information at CIPCAugust2023.eventbrite.com.
The Best of Doyle Days, Saturday August 12th from 10:00am-8:00pm at Dixon Park in Downtown Doyle. Featuring: 40' Extreme Rush Obstacle Course - Bounce House for up to 5 years old - and Tag Arena with Light System. World famous lizard races at High Noon, Street Dance featuring Live band “sideFX” 6pm-10pm, Face painter, balloon twister and lizard petting zoo, Magician and kid games, Gunslingers, Crafts, and food vendors. There will also be a car show: All makes and models. For car show entry contact: Shelly at (530) 310-4216. Stay out of Doyle Days Jail with a 2023 Doyle Days Button for $2. Prize Drawings at 5pm. Wristbands are available for $20 for unlimited use of these fun features.
Lassen High School Cheerleaders will have their last Summer Car Wash Fundraiser on Saturday, August 12th from 9:00am to 2:00pm at O’Reilly’s Auto Parts. Come out and support your LHS Cheerleaders and get your cars washed! All proceeds will go towards helping your LHS Cheer with new equipment, Cheer Attire, Competition/Fees, and Much More.
Join Lassen Land & Trails Trust for the 6th Annual Farm to Table Dinner at the Rice Canyon Ranch in Susanville, Saturday, August 12th at 5:00pm! This year’s event features the trifecta of a stunning farm venue, a Michelin-recognized chef and a four-course meal featuring ingredients and beverages from purveyors in the agricultural landscape that the Land Trust is dedicated to conserving. Tickets are $150 each and are expected to sell out quickly, so don't delay! Visit LassenLandandTrailsTrust.org for ticket and more information or Contact Amy Holmen at (530) 257-3252.
Lassen Family Services’ Parenting Program is hosting a resource fair and duck race on Saturday, August 12th from 10am-2pm at Memorial Park! Tickets for the duck race are $5 each and can be purchased at Lassen Family Services (1306 Riverside Dr. in Susanville) or Margie’s Book Nook (722 Main St. in Susanville) during normal business hours. There will be prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ducks! The resource fair is free and open to everyone! If you would like to have an informational booth at the event, the booth registration form is attached. If you have any questions, contact Cindy at 530-257-4599 or email cindy.grivel@lassenfamilyservices.org
Are you ready for a grave adventure? Lassen Gravel Adventure Ride. Saturday, September 9, 2023 in Susanville, CA. 97% Gravel! 94 Mile! 63 Mile! 40 Mile! 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.
Susanville Symphony 9th Annual Concert on the Green, Sunday September 24th. Tickets will be available at the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce & 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 our 6th annual CASA Superhero 5K Fun Run! Saturday, September 30th General admission $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!
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 AM to 12:30 PM 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 apeacock@lassencollege.edu. 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. We're moving to once-a-month schedule for Trivia Night for the next few months, starting in May. The second Thursday of each month we'll 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 & More Life Skills Course. Every Monday 4:00pm-5:00pm, Located 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 1pm-2pm. Bring your kids to a Safe, Peaceful place where they can be a kid. There will be two book reading groups, age 1-5 and 6-11. We will be reading biblical, moral, and outdoor books followed by a craft. Questions, call (530) 257-4833.
Body by Baker, Paulina Baker: Fitness Instructor. Classes are available everyday; 6:00am- Yo-Got This (yoga/pilates style training), 8:00am- Connect Cre (core strength training), 10;00am- Golden Hour (functional mobility & agility training, 12:00pm- Strong Embrace (Mommy & Me mobility and agility training), 3:00pm Bakers Booty Blast (lower body weight strength training), 5:00pm- Zumba Strong (high intensity interval training).
Don’t forget to email (director@lassencountychamber.org & executiveassistant@lassencountychamber.com) with any upcoming events or swing by the Chamber Office at 1516 Main St. with any event posters!