Written by Kelly Ackley, Executive Director
April 13, 2023
Lassen County Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 15th annual Spring Show is Saturday, April 29th from 10am – 3pm at Lassen County Fairgrounds. We are looking for Home, Garden, or Recreation Vendors. Applications can be found on our website at www.lassencountychamber.org or at the Chamber office 1516 Main St. in Susanville. For more information call (530) 257-4323.
Join the fun with Bottle & Brush Art Bar to play trivia! Regular Trivia Nights are the second and fourth Tuesdays every month. The game starts at 6:30 pm. The entry fee is $5 cash per player, and the team size is limited to four people. Feel free to come by early to get your drinks and order a charcuterie board for your table! For more information, contact (530)250-3701.
Join Lassen Library at their final Family Literacy of the 2022-2023 year! Join us for an afternoon at Memorial Park on Saturday May 13th at 10 am for a pizza party! There will be a Storytime, outdoor activities, and free books for all enrolled families. We'll be wrapping up the year by discussing celebrating differences and diversity. Reservation highly encouraged... For more information contact Lassen Library at (530) 251-8127.
Join Bottle & Bush Art Bar at the next Wine Tasting Club event by signing up today! Save the Date Tuesday, April 18th. Memberships are made for a party of two and include TWO TICKETS TO QUARTERLY WINE TASTING EVENT. 30% DISCOUNT ON SELECT BOTTLES OF WINE QUARTERLY, TWO FREE FLIGHTS OF WINE QUARTERLY, ONE 20% DISCOUNT ON CHARCUTERIE BOARD QUARTERLY. Follow this link for more details and to sign-up: https://bit.ly/404o1Zu. Our next Members Only Wine Tasting Event will deliver a whole new wine tasting experience and live music by Abby Gerdts, you won’t want to miss it!
Join Debbie Marsino as she dicusses her journey to the top of the Caucauses. Wednesday, April 19 at 7pm, Susanville RR Depot (601 Richmond Rd., Susanville). This event is presented by Lassen Land & Trails Trust as part of the Discover Lassen lecture series.
Lassen County 4-H presents their 1st Annual Lassen County Forever 4-H Drive-Through Dinner will be held Wednesday April 19, 2023, at the Lassen County Fairgrounds, Jensen Hall from 4:30-6:30pm. $15/Ticket pre-sale only. Pulled pork, ranch beans, coleslaw, and a brownie! Dinners limited! Purchase tickets before they run out! 4/17 closing date on ticket sales! Funds raised help pay for Lassen County 4-H and all its programs! Tickets can be purchased from 4-H members, Fair Office, Margie’s BookNook & CE 4-H office (530) 251-2601.
Canna Junction presents their Pop-Up Market on Thursday, April 20th from 9:00am – 6:00pm at 702-040 Johnstonville Rd, Susanville. Come visit and stop by the store to shop for locally made goodies. Must be 21+.
2023 Open House! Country-Gardens (Formerly known as Martins GreenHouse, Friday, April 21st and Saturday, April 22nd. 10% off sale. On Saturday homemade donuts and coffee are available. For more information call (530) 254-6503
Susanville Assembly of God will be having their Spring Fling Craft Fair Friday, April 21st from 4pm-8pm and Saturday April 22nd from 9am-2pm. Booth spaces are $25. For more information call Ronda at (530) 260-0646.
Join Lassen Family Services for a 5K color run (or walk) through beautiful Susanville and help build a better community! Saturday, April 22, 2023, 9am-1pm. If you would like to participate in the 1-mile walk, this is a FREE option that will allow you to raise awareness and get covered in color powder! Register for the 5K & 1-mile at LFSWalkAMile2023.EventBrite.com. Use the code "WAM10" at checkout to save money! There's still time to register your informational or vendor booth to be a part of the resource fair! Contact lfsadmin@lassenfamilyservices.org for more information.
On Saturday, April 22, at 10 AM, please join Lassen Land & Trails Trust to clean up trash from the Susan River Trail as our way of celebrating Earth Day. Together we will make this beautiful trail a safer and more enjoyable place to recreate. And thank you City of Susanville for applying for a grant to re-pave the entire 1.2 mile corridor. The City made the trail improvements a priority, and good things are going to happen! Sign up early by calling (530) 5118 or email rmcelrath@cityofsusanville.org.
Lassen Family Services is partnering with All-American Mixed Martial Arts Academy to host a beginners self-defense class! Join us on Saturday, April 29th from 2:00-4:00PM at 55 South Sacramento Street, Susanville, CA, 96130. During this event, learn basic moves in order to defend yourself from an attacker. In times of danger, it's important to have the proper skills to protect yourself. This is also a perfect opportunity for those that have always wanted to learn the skills but don't know where to start or are nervous about the environment. More information and registration at: LFSSelfDefense2023.eventbrite.com
Lassen County Sheriff’s Posse will be hosting the annual JUNIOR FUN DAY, April 30th, 2023, at the Lassen County Fair Rodeo Grounds. Registration opens at 9am and event starts at 10am. Proceeds go towards scholarships which help their youth succeed. Ages of events range from one year old to eighteen years old. Invite a friend and come have a fun filled day.
High Desert Adult & Teen Challenge is proud to announce the Crossover Classic 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, Friday, May 6th & Saturday, May 6th, Lassen High School Gym. Divisions: Men’s (16-44; 45+) & CO-ED – Double elimination. Must be 16 to participate. For more information call, (530) 251-7551.
Shaffer PTO presents their Spring Craft Fair Saturday, May 6th from 10am – 3pm. Vendors wanted, booth spaces are $30. For more information email Shaffer PTO at shafferpto@gmail.com.
Calling All Vendors…. Lassen County Fairground Spring Craft Fair will be held on Friday, May 12th from 4pm-8pm and Saturday May 13th from 9am-2pm. $55 for a 10x10 space. Applications can be found on their website lassencountyfair.org or stop by the fair office. Applications due by Monday, May 8th.
Hey there Lassen Community College fam! Are you ready for the Prom event of the year? Join Lassen Community College on May 12th at 9 PM in the Cougar Cafe for an unforgettable night presented by ASB! This year's theme is "Glow Up" and we want to see you shine! So, wear your best glowing outfit and let's light up the night! Admission is free, and we're serving up some mouth-watering tacos and refreshing beverages catered by Cha-Cha's! And, to keep the party going all night long, DJ Mike Malone will be dropping some sick beats! Don't miss out on this amazing event and the chance to create memories that will last a lifetime! Faculty, staff, and students are all welcome to attend! If you have any questions or need more information, please call 530-251-8845. Let's make this a night to remember!
Come join Lassen County 4-H Ambassadors Lily Ammon and Maddi Johnson May 15th, for their final Family Fun Night in Jensen Hall at the Lassen County Fairgrounds. More than 160 people showed up for the last Bingo Night, raising funds for the Blue Star Moms and the final event is set to benefit the Lassen County 4-H Program. The cost is $5 per book, 5 rounds per book and there is no book limit. Only 200 players will be allowed to participate. The event will start at 6:00p.m.
One of Susanville’s best-loved traditions, the annual Lassen Sportsmens Club Junior Fishing Derby is scheduled to be held May 20th, and kids aged 2 to 15 are invited to come enjoy a beautiful morning of fishing. The busy morning starts at 5:00 with free registration and check-in at the park. Don’t forget to dress warmly because mornings are still chilly along the river this time of year. Registration and check-in end at 9:00a.m. Derby prizes will be awarded after the 3:00p.m. close of the event, and winners don’t need to be present to win. Kids shooting for the ‘largest fish’ prizes should be off the river by 2:45p.m. and must be in line for weigh-in by 3:00p.m to qualify. Door prizes will be drawn at the same time and for these winners must be present. The first three-hundred young anglers to register will receive a souvenir derby hat courtesy of Guess Plumbing. From 5:30 to 8:30 free breakfast for all kids, sponsored by WalMart and the employees of WalMart. From 10:30 to 1:00p.m., free lunch will be provided for all kids, sponsored by Frosty Mill; Susanville Supermarket; Alpine Beverage; Grocery Outlet; Burger King; Diamond Mountain Mini-Mart. Adults may have breakfast or lunch for a donation of $2.00. For more information contact Lassen Sportsmens Club President Wade Workman.
Save the date for this year's CASA Gala! Saturday, May 20th 2023 at 5:30PM, Located at Lassen Senior Services 1700 Sunkist Dr, Susanville, CA 96130. Join us for a fundraiser dinner and silent auction to benefit the children of Lassen County in the CASA Program. Tickets $40 - Ages 21+ Available at Lassen Family Services, Margie's Book Nook, and Zaengles Floor & Home. For any questions, call our office at (530)257-4599.
Ridin' High at the Ranch registration is open! The Susanville Area Bicycle Association's annual cross country mountain bike race is back for it's 11th year. This race is part of the California Dirt Series and the USA Cycling Regional MTB Championship. Not racing for points? It doesn't matter! Come race this fun course that has a little bit for everyone. Register on BikeReg! https://www.bikereg.com/ridn-high-at-the-ranch
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!