Wed., Feb. 25
• CPR class -- American Red Cross community CPR Review class, 5:30 p.m., Family Resource Center, 11920 Main Street, Fort Jones.
Designed for those with current CPR certificate issued in the past year or expired less than 30 days. It refreshes a student’s knowledge of components of Community CPR and use of an automated external defibrillator. The new CPR/AED certificate is good for one year. Info: 842-4476.
• First aid class -- American Red Cross Basic First Aid class, 7 p.m., Family Resource Center, 11920 Main Street, Fort Jones.
Class teaches how to deal with bone and muscle injuries, burns, shock, how to control bleeding, plus other first aid emergencies. The First Aid Certificate is valid for three years. Info: 842-4476.
• Quilt raffle -- Sisson Museum is seeking a quilt to purchase for their annual quilt raffle. They are looking for a queen size or larger quilt to display from April through September and use as a fundraiser for the museum. Contact: 926-5508, 1 N. Old Stage Road, Mount Shasta or e-mail: sissonmuseum@sbcglobal.net
Spaghetti dinner -- Dunsmuir residents are invited to a free Spaghetti Dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Dunsmuir Community Building, 4841 Dunsmuir Avenue.
Event is sponsored by Mt. Shasta Seventh-day Adventist Church and includes music provided by the Mt. Shasta SDA Church brass ensemble, as well as a video promotion for Better Life Broadcasting Network, KBLN. Reservations: 926-2803.
Thurs., Feb. 26
WCRC workshop -- Weed Community Resource Center and Siskiyou First 5 will host a free workshop, “Relatives Raising Children,” with Susan Kirsher at 5:30 p.m., WCRC, 720-A S. Davis Street, Weed.
Free family style dinner served prior to workshop. Free childcare. Registration deadline is Feb. 24. Info/registration: 938-2426.
Fri., Feb. 27
• Spaghetti dinner -- Golden Eagle Charter School Spaghetti Dinner and Variety Show fundraiser, 6 to 9 p.m., Greenhorn Grange, 300 Ranch Lane, Yreka. Cost: $10, adults; $8, children 12 and under.
Chamber mixer -- Dunsmuir Chamber of Commerce member mixer, 5 to 7 p.m., Dunsmuir Grill & Creamery, 5740 Dunsmuir Avenue, Dunsmuir. Hosted by owner David Clarno. Features new recipes slated for the Dunsmuir Brewery scheduled to open this spring. Beer, cooked foods and beverages will be offered. Info: 235-9866 or 235-4585.
Sat., Feb. 28
• Snowboard demo day -- Sportsmen’s Den 2nd annual free Snowboard Demo Day at Mt. Shasta Ski Park. Preview and ride next year’s snowboards, binding and boots. Snowboard companies will be available to set you up with equipment and answer questions. Enter to win prizes. Info: 926-2295, e-mail: sptden@sbcglobal.net or visit www.mtshastasports.com
Crab feed -- Weed High School senior class Crab and Pasta Dinner fundraiser, sponsored by Weed Rotary, at Sons Of Italy Hall in Weed. No-host bar, 5:30 p.m.; dinner, 6:30 p.m. Includes cake auction.
Tickets: $22, available in Weed at Weed Chiropractic, Village Hair and Nails, Weed Bakery, or call 938-3138. Proceeds go towards Disney Grad Night.
Genealogy meeting -- Genealogy Society of Siskiyou County meeting, 1 p.m., 912 S. Main Street, Yreka. Topic: “A Day of Sharing Your Resources.” Bring your research books so others may have the opportunity to look through them.
Example: There will be cemetery books from Warren County, Ohio and Histories of Haywood County, North Carolina. Info: 938-4810 or 842-5437.
Sun., March 1
• Uganda experience -- Hosted by Women Building Bridges for Peace, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Flying Lotus, 315-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mount Shasta. Joanne Collens will share photos, stories and crafts from her month long journey to Uganda. Donations appreciated. Info: 926-1147.
• Baseball signup deadline -- Big Springs Sports Association’s deadline for baseball, t-ball and softball signups is Sunday, March 1. All children ages 5 to 12 my play. Registration fee: $30, per child; $75, family rate (three children). Info: 459-0350.
Skate-ski clinic -- For intermediate and advanced skiers, 9 a.m. to noon, Mt. Shasta Nordic Center. Registration at 8:30 a.m. Led by Michael Read. Clinic will emphasize drills to improve balance, turning, downhill, V1, V2 and V2 alternate technique. Cost: $35 each; $30, MSNSO members. Info: 938-5224.
Spiritual growth -- The Center for Spiritual Growth with Reverend Eleanor Richard will meet at 4:30 p.m. at the Mt. Shasta Methodist Church. All are invited to understand levels of consciousness and your relationship with God. Donation appreciated. Info: 938-2930; www.awakeninghumanity.org
Wed., March 4
• A Course in Miracles -- Study group, 6:30 p.m.. Call 938-1528 for location.
• Women in Business -- Monthly meeting, 8:30 a.m., The Woodsman Hotel, 1121 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mount Shasta. Speaker is Sandy Patterson. Patterson is an herb specialist with over 35 years experience. Learn what herbs are used for specific ailments. Women in Business provides an opportunity to network with other women and showcase your business. Info: 926-4326 or 926-3609.
Fri., March 6
• Senior breakfast -- Mount Shasta Community Resource Center will host a free Senior Breakfast at 9 a.m. at the Best Western Tree House Inn in Mount Shasta. Seniors are invited to the 2nd in a series of focus group events to identify services, supports and enhancement activities to improve the quality of life for older adults.
Includes raffle prizes, informative speakers and community input. RSVP by Feb. 27: 926-1400.
March 7
• Customer appreciation -- Paws & Shop Thrift Shoppe will host a Customer Appreciation Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1208 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mount Shasta (next to Siskiyou Humane Society). Items 50 percent off storewide. Clothing, shoes, Purses and accessories are $2 per bag (excludes white tagged items). Info: 926-8878.
Shrine screening clinic -- Local Shrine Clubs will conduct a free screening clinic to identify children up to age 18 who can benefit from expert orthopedic, spinal cord and burn care provided by Shriners Hospitals for Children from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Shasta Community Health Center, 1035 Placer Street, Redding.
Free transportation provided from Redding to the hospital for all children approved at the Redding Clinic. Info: (530) 356-9343.
March 9
Seniors meeting -- Golden Siskiyou Seniors luncheon meeting, Mount Shasta Nutrition Center, 1315 Nixon Road, Mount Shasta. Bingo, 11 a.m.; lunch, noon. Cost: $3. Reservations: 938-3588.
March 10
• Parenting workshop -- “Relatives Raising Children” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Mount Shasta Community Resource Center. An informative,interactive, parenting workshop designed for relatives raising children. Facilitated by local therapist Robin See-Swenson. Free dinner and childcare provided. Registration required: 926-1400.
March 10-16
Monks tour -- Gaden Shartse Tibetan Monks’ Tour to Mount Shasta for public events and teachings regarding cultural, artistic, historical and spiritual presentations promoting Inner and Outer Peace. Community volunteers welcome to help with planning for teaching topics, committee tasks and financial support.
Sponsored by Mount Shasta Friends of Tibetal Cultural (www.mountshastafriendsoftibetanculture.org). For donations and sponsorship towards free events for school children and other info: (530) 859-1007 or 926-1271. For meal preparation: 859-1007.
March 11
Tourism in Dunsmuir -- JoAnne Steele, Siskiyou County Tourism Director, will address the Dunsmuir Chamber of Commerce at 6 p.m. in the Dunsmuir council chambers. Topics include tourism in Dunsmuir and what steps chamber and business owners can implement to improve and enhance tourism. Refreshments provided. The public is welcome. Info: 235-9866.
March 14
Telluride Mountainfilm on Tour -- The 8th annual Shasta Mountain Film Festival at College of the Siskiyous Ford Theater, Weed. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for refreshments and viewing of raffle items. Films run 6:30 to 10 p.m. with bonus feature following. Features selection of international films of adventure, mountaineering, personalities and environmental and social messages.
Tickets: $16, in advance; $20, at the door. Advance tickets available at Village Books or Shasta Base Camp in Mount Shasta; Brown Trout Galler in Dunsmuir; COS bookstore in Weed; and Nature’s Kitchen in Yreka; or call 926-5655.
To donate raffle items, volunteer or for info: e-mail: virginia@mountshastaecology.org or call above number. Proceeds benefit the Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center.
Chicken/ravioli dinner -- Weed Historic Lumber Town Museum’s 24th annual Chicken and Ravioli Dinner at the Sons of Italy Memorial Hall, 155 Clay Street, Weed. Social hour, 5:30 p.m.; dinner, 6:30 p.m. Cost: $15, adults; $10, children 12 and under. Pre-sale tickets only until March 7 at: 938-4341, 938-4543, 938-3188.
March 15
• SLR membership meeting -- Siskiyou Lady Riders motorcycle group’s annual membership meeting to kick off their 2009 riding season, 6 p.m., Hi Lo Cafe, Weed. All lady motorcyclists are encouraged to attend. SLR is a chapter of Women in the Wind, visit: www.yrekamailbox.com Info: (530) 905-0505 or (530) 859-0456.
March 17
St. Patrick’s Day dinner -- Corned beef and cabbage with all the trimmings, 6 p.m., Mount Shasta Community Center, 629 Alder Street, Mount Shasta. Cost: $8, adults; $4, children age 5-12. RSVP by March 10 at 938-1886.
March 19
WCRC workshop -- Weed Community Resource Center and Siskiyou First 5 will host a free workshop, “Understanding Teen Drug Use,” with Maggie Sheppard, 5:30 p.m., WCRC, 720-A S. Davis Street, Weed. Free family style dinner served prior to workshop. Free childcare. Registration required by March 17. Info/registration: 938-2426.
April 16
WCRC workshop -- Weed Community Resource Center and Siskiyou First 5 will host a free workshop, “Child Abuse Signs and Symptoms,” with Susan Kirsher, 5:30 p.m., WCRC, 720-A S. Davis Street, Weed. Free family style dinner served prior to workshop. Free childcare. Registration required by April 14. Info/registration: 938-2426.
April 25
• Fisherman’s dinner -- Mount Shasta City Firefighter Association’s 4th annual Fisherman’s Dinner and Auction fundraiser, 5:30 p.m., St. Anthony’s Parish Hall, Mount Shasta. Includes chicken, homemade raviolis, salad and bread. Beer and wine available. Auction will follow dinner.
Only 180 tickets available at $20 each, available at Mount Shasta City Hall or from firefighters. All proceeds go toward equipment and other community events and organizations that the fire department supports.
May 9
• Antique evaluation -- Mount Shasta Resource Center will host an Antique Evaluation fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn the value of the hidden treasures in your home. Info: 926-1400.
May 21
WCRC workshop -- Weed Community Resource Center and Siskiyou First 5 will host a free workshop, “Child Abuse Signs and Symptoms,” with Susan Kirsher, 5:30 p.m., WCRC, 720-A S. Davis Street, Weed. Free family style dinner served prior to workshop. Free childcare available. Registration required by May 19. Info/registration: 938-2426.
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