Wed., Dec. 16
Open house -- Nuria’s Dance Academy and the Mt. Shasta Martial Arts Program Open House, 4:30 to 7 p.m., 1020 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mount Shasta (next to Suburban Propane). Watch demonstrations and learn about dance and martial arts opportunities. Raffle prizes. Bring a non-perishable food item to give to those less fortunate this holiday season.
SIR Christmas dinner -- Sons In Retirement Branch 154 annual Christmas Dinner Party, 4:30 p.m., Lalo’s Restaurant, Mount Shasta. All members and their guests are invited to attend. Cost is $25 per person for meal, tip, tax and live entertainment by the COS Barbershop Chorus.
Ladies who wish to participate in the gift exchange should bring a gift of $10 or less. If you plan to attend call 926-5462 or e-mail: gs7977@nctv.com Info: 926-6511, 926-5330 or visit www.mountshastasirs.org
Children’s choir -- College of the Siskiyous Community Children’s Choir Winter Concert, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 312 W. Alma Street, Mount Shasta. Donations gratefully accepted. Info: 926-5720.
Book sale -- Siskiyou Humane Society’s Paws & Shop thrift shop invites the public to check out its new book section. All books (excluding vintage books) are $5 per bag every Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1208 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mount Shasta (next to shelter). Info: 926-8878.
Free yoga class -- 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., Shasta Yoga Center, 201 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mount Shasta. Free classes offered each Wednesday through December. Info: 926-2523.
Thurs., Dec. 17
See’s candy sale -- Kiwanis annual holiday fundraiser runs through Dec. 24 at the Kiwanis trailer in Weed Ray’s Food Place parking lot and at ECI Flooring, 130 Morgan Way (next to Do-It-Best) in Mount Shasta. Volunteers will sell Thursday through Saturday weekly, plus Monday through Thursday before Christmas. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: 859-5416.
Fri., Dec. 18
• Film/music at rink -- Golden Eagle Charter School’s High School Program presents Open Air Film Series: “Laugh Your Ice Off” and live music from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Siskiyou Ice Rink, Shastice Park in Mount Shasta. This event is free and open to the public. Warm drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. Free skate rentals for all students with ID.
Golden Eagle will also be accepting donations of money and equipment to replace thousands of dollars worth of music, video and projection equipment stolen during a break-in at the school. Info: 938-0569 or gecshighschool.blogspot.com
Dec. 18 and 19
Christmas display -- At 936 Douglas Lane (off Lassen Lane) in Mount Shasta. View lighted and decorated Christmas trees, cartoon characters, nativity scene, ferris wheel with Seven Dwarfs, Santa house and herd of reindeer. Christmas music plays continuously. Coffee, hot chocolate and cookies served.
Sat., Dec. 19
Santa at ice rink -- Santa will be ice skating beginning at 2 p.m. at the Siskiyou Ice Rink located at Shastice Park in Mount Shasta. Skating session is from noon to 5 p.m. Cost is $6 to $9. Info: 926-1715.
Dec. 19 and 20
Gift wrapping -- Tess Clardy will offer professional quality gift wrapping on Dec. 19 and 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 701 Lassen Lane, Mount Shasta. Info: 926-0439.
Sun., Dec. 20
• Christmas musical -- “I Hear the Prophet Callin’,” 10:30 a.m., Hope Community Church, 974 Lassen Lane, Mount Shasta. Everyone is invited.
• Christmas concert -- Folk/Country Christmas Concert with Sonny Salsbury, 3 p.m., McCloud Presbyterian Church, 428 California Street. Info: 925-2443.
Christmas message -- Join Shasta View Nursing & Rehab Center residents at 10:30 a.m. at 445 Park Street, Weed for inspiring messages, songs, music and prayers. Topic: “The Teaching.”
A Christmas Message will also be given at 4 p.m. at the Methodist Church on Alma Street in Mount Shasta. Facilitated by Rev. Eleanor Richard of The Center for Spiritual Growth. Donations. Info: 938-2930.
Dec. 21 and 22
CPR and first aid class -- Facilitated by American Red Cross, Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 21 and 22, 6 p.m. both days, Chapter Headquarters, 1000 S. Main Street, Yreka.
Class teaches the components of community cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator. Plus how to deal with first aid emergencies. CPR/AED Certificate is good for one year. First Aid Certificate is valid for three years. Info: 842-4476.
Dec. 21-23
Skate camp -- Siskiyou Ice Rink’s Holiday Skate Camp, Dec. 21, 22 and 23 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Shastice Park in Mount Shasta. For ages 7 to 17. Games, lessons, snacks and fun. Mini show on Dec. 23. Cost: $40/week. To register: 926-2494.
Tue., Dec. 22
Democrat meeting -- South County Democratic Club meeting, 5:30 p.m., Strings Restaurant, Mount Shasta. Includes holiday season party; finger food platters will be provided by the club.
Bring a white elephant gift if you would like to participate in a gift exchange. Club members will also be accepting unwrapped toys for needy children in Siskiyou County, to be distributed by Mount Shasta Community Resource Center. Info: 926-2857.
Christmas dinner -- Weed Ministerial Association will host a Community Christmas Dinner at 6 p.m. at Sons of Italy Hall on Clay Street in Weed. Includes a ham dinner with all the trimmings, dessert, a short Christmas program and a Christmas carol sing-a-long.
Free dinner tickets for the whole family are available at local area churches, Weed Community Resource Center and Eagle’s Nest and New Life thrift stores. Tickets are necessary for admission to the dinner. To donate/info: 938-2860.
Dec. 24
• Christmas Eve service -- 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 312 W. Alma Street, Mount Shasta. Includes carols and candlelighting.
Dec. 27
Christmas message -- Join Shasta View Nursing & Rehab Center residents at 10:30 a.m. at 445 Park Street, Weed for inspiring messages, songs, music and prayers. Topic: “The Second Coming.”
A Christmas Message will also be given at 4 p.m. at the Methodist Church on Alma Street in Mount Shasta. Facilitated by Rev. Eleanor Richard of The Center for Spiritual Growth. Donations. Info: 938-2930.
Dec. 28-30
Skate camp -- Siskiyou Ice Rink’s Holiday Skate Camp, Dec. 28, 29 and 30 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Shastice Park in Mount Shasta. For ages 7 to 17. Games, lessons, snacks and fun. Mini show on Dec. 30. Cost: $40/week. To register: 926-2494.
Dec. 29
Dialysis meeting -- Siskiyou Dialysis Group meeting, 5:30 p.m., Fairchild Medical Center, board room, 444 Bruce Street, Yreka. Info: 842-3777.
Dec. 30
Winter-Fest -- Winter-Fest community event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Siskiyou Ice Rink parking lot, Shastice Park, Mount Shasta. Snow-shoe and snow sledding contest, snowman and snow sculpting contest, Bouncy House, food for sale, wood raffle, prizes for winners. Cost: $12, adults; $6, ages 4-17.
Sponsored by Remi Vista Youth and Family Services to provide supportive scholarships for youth. Info: 926-1436 or 261-0816.
Jan. 2
• Dodgeball tournament -- 10 a.m., Scott Valley Junior High School in Fort Jones. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Categories: 7th and 8th Grades; Families; and Open (all ages).
Cost: $30 per team. Each team has six members and may have one alternate. You may be one more than one team. Proceeds go towards the SVJHS 8th grade trip. Info/entry forms: 467-5468.
Jan. 26 and 27
CPR and first aid instructors class -- American Red Cross will teach qualified volunteers how to become Community CPR and First Aid instructors at 6 p.m. both days at Chapter Headquarters, 1000 S. Main Street, Yreka.
Potential instructors must have valid certificates for both CPR/AED and First Aid and must complete a Fundamentals of Instructor Training self-study course. For details on how to obtain a FIT manual and to borrow a FIT video before Jan. 26: 842-4476.
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WEEKLY EVENTS
Monday
Yoga -- Mon. though Fri., 8 to 10 a.m. (call to sign up) and Sat.-Sun., 9 to 11 a.m. (just show) at Aday in Telos Healing Center, 79 S. Weed Blvd., Weed; (812) 598-2599.
McCloud senior van -- Senior citizens of McCloud can catch the Senior Van to the Mount Shasta Senior Nutrition Center for bingo and lunch. Pick-up, 10:15 a.m. at McCloud Community Resource Center, 304 West Minnesota Ave. Info: 964-3250.
Mount Shasta Lions Club -- Meets 1st and 3rd Monday monthly, spring through fall. November through April, 1st Monday monthly. No meeting in December. Meetings held at 6 p.m. at The Tree House, 111 Morgan Way, Mount Shasta. Visitors welcome; 926-3982.
Senior exercise class -- Senior women exercise class, 10 a.m., Dunsmuir Recreation Building. Classes are also held on Wed. and Fri.; 235-2816 or 235-4309.
Helmet safety class -- Offered by Weed Community Resource Center, 720 S. Davis St., Suite A, Weed. By appointment, 938-2426.
Peace meetings -- Women Building Bridges for Peace meet 2nd and 4th Mon. evenings, monthly, call for time and location; 926-3417 or 926-6836.
Children’s story hour -- For ages 2 to 8; 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Mount Shasta library; 926-1400.
Railroad breakfast -- A get together for retired and working railroad crews out of Dunsmuir. Meet last Mon. monthly, 10 a.m., Tree House, Mount Shasta.
Narcotics Anonymous -- 7 p.m., 312 Alma St., Mount Shasta; pager: 842-7502.
Tuesday
MCTV15 -- Orientation meetings and trainings, 3rd Tuesday monthly, 7 p.m., MCTV studio, Learning Resource building, College of the Siskiyous, Weed.
Story time -- 10:30 to 11 a.m., McCloud Library. McCloud Community Resource Center invites parents and their children for stories and art projects; 964-3250.
Siskiyou Golden Seniors -- Meets 1st Tuesday monthly. Call 938-3588 for meeting time and location.
Rotary -- Mount Shasta Rotary Club meets weekly, 12:15 p.m., Lalo’s Restaurant, 520 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mount Shasta; 926-6122.
AA Women’s Group -- Noon, Kids’ Factory, 4103 Pine Street, Dunsmuir; 235-4005.
Alcoholics Anonymous -- 7 to 8 p.m., Lake Shastina Community Center, 15244 Driftwood Lane, Lake Shastina; 1-800-680-8955.
Book sale -- Snip ‘n Save variety store, 1/2 off book sale, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 315 Chestnut Street, Mount Shasta.
Toddler playgroup -- Facilitated by an Early Childhood professional. Join parents and their children aged 0-5. From 10 a.m. to noon, Kids’ Factory, 4103 Pine St., Dunsmuir; 235-4005.
WRC bingo -- Weed Revitalization Coalition bingo, 1st and 3rd Tue. monthly, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Weed Mercantile; 938-3229.
Women veterans -- Women Veterans of Northern California meet 1st Tue. monthly, noon, Round Table Pizza, Mount Shasta. Open to all female veterans, any era, any country.
Siskiyou Domestic Violence and Crisis Center -- Peer group counseling session, 6 to 7:30 p.m., 209 Third St., Yreka; 842-6629 or hotline, 1-877-842-4068.
Wednesday
Family History Center -- LDS Church, 214 Adams Dr., Mount Shasta. Winter hours: Wed., 4 to 6 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sun., 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (Closed Dec. 23 to 31). Help with genealogical needs. Free; 926-6657.
Akasha and Asun recordings -- 5 to 7 p.m., Aday in Telos Healing Center, 79 S. Weed Blvd., Weed; (812) 598-2599.
Craft and story time -- For young children, 1 to 2 p.m., Dunsmuir Library, Dunsmuir. Snacks and complimentary book provided for each child; 235-2035 or 235-4005.
A Course in Miracles -- Study group, call 938-1528.
Chess club -- Mount Shasta Chest Club meets 6 to 9 p.m., George Washington Manor, 1020 Kingston Rd., Mount Shasta. Sets and boards provided. Chess instruction offered; 926-3608.
Laughter Yoga Club -- Meets 9 to 9:55 a.m., The Wellness Center, 633 Lassen Lane, Mount Shasta. Combines laughter exercises with yogic breathing. Free; 926-4770 or www.practicelaughter.com
Women in Business Breakfast -- Meet 1st Wed. monthly, 8:30 a.m., The Woodsman Hotel, 1121 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mount Shasta. Forum for local business women to meet, network and exchange information; 926-1035 or 261-1617.
Helmet safety class -- Offered by Weed Community Resource Center, 720 S. Davis St., Suite A, Weed. By appointment, 938-2426.
Toddler playgroup -- 10 to 11 a.m., Weed Community Resource Center, 720 S. Davis St., Suite A, Weed. For ages 0-5 and parents/caretakers. Age-appropriate activities, games, crafts, story time, and more; 938-2426.
Toddler play group -- 1 to 2:30 p.m., McCloud Community Resource Center, 304 W. Minnesota Ave., McCloud. For parents and children and siblings, birth to 5 years. Arts and crafts, story time, music and interactive play. Refreshments available; 964-3250.
Relationship support -- Relationship Support Group for Women, 2:30 to 4 p.m., Mount Shasta Resource Center Annex, 107 East Alma St.; 926-1400.
Senior day -- Snip-n-Save variety store, Senior Day special, 25 percent off, age 62 or older. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 315 Chestnut Street, Mount Shasta.
Buddhist meditation instruction -- 6:30 p.m. at Shasta Abbey; 926-4208.
New mom’s support -- Group meets 1st and 3rd Wed., 10 to noon, Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center, 432 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Suite B, Mount Shasta. Share challenges, questions and celebrations with new moms. Dads are welcome; 926-1400.
Amateur radio -- Mt. Shasta Amateur Radio Club weekly informal radio net meets on the air, 7 p.m. The 2-meter net is conducted on the club’s repeater, 146.88 mHz no PL. Net control is Larry Marks, W6VTJ (Whiskey six Victor Tango Juliet.). Amateur radio operators with license and within reach of repeater are invited.
Parent support group -- Problem-solve issues of parenting, 1 to 2 p.m., Kids’ Factory, 4103 Pine St., Dunsmuir; 235-4005. Free.
Rotary -- Dunsmuir Rotary Club meets weekly, 7:05 a.m., Hitchin’ Post Restaurant, Dunsmuir; 235-2786.
Republicans -- Siskiyou County Republican Central Committee meet 3rd Wed. monthly. Dinner, 6 p.m.; business meeting, 7 p.m.; 926-4575 or 842-4400.
Narcotics Anonymous -- 7 p.m., Grace Presbyterian Church, 1090 N. Davis, Weed. Call pager, 842-7502.
Masonics -- Siskiyou Masonic Lodge #297 meet 1st Wed. monthly, 7 p.m., Mount Shasta Community Building, 629 Alder St.; 926-2419.
Bridge club -- Mount Shasta Duplicate Bridge Club, 7 p.m., Mount Shasta City Park recreation building. Visitors welcome; 926-2767.
St. Anthony bingo -- 6:15 p.m., doors open, 5:30 p.m., St. Anthony Parish Hall, Mount Shasta.
Thursday
Catholics Invited Home -- 7 p.m., St. Anthony’s Hall, Pine Street, Mount Shasta. For non-practicing Catholics. To pre-register: 926-2584 or 926-4477.
Pajama story hour -- 1st Thurs. monthly, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mount Shasta library. Stories and activities. Free books and snacks provided. Wear your pajamas; 926-1400.
Friends of the Library -- Mount Shasta Branch Library meets 2nd Thurs. monthly, 7 p.m., 515 E. Alma Street, Mount Shasta. All are invited to attend; 926-3221.
Kirtan chanting -- In call-and-response style. Led by Sahadev. Info: 235-0554.
Metal detecting -- Siskiyou County Relic and Recovery Club meets 1st Thurs. monthly, 7 p.m., Denny’s Restaurant, Yreka; 435-2461.
Off-road riding -- Siskiyou County Off-Road Riders meet 3rd Thurs. monthly, 6:30 p.m., Yreka Extreme Sports, 1101 S. Main St., Yreka. A non-profit organization promoting safe and responsible family oriented off road riding; 938-4256 or 459-5306.
Kids clothes -- Snip-n-Save variety store, Kids Clothes -1/2 off special, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 315 Chestnut Street, Mount Shasta.
Astrology Cafe -- 1st and 3rd Thurs. monthly with astrologer Glenn Arthur Kaufmann, 6 p.m., 618 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mount Shasta. An informal evening of astrological observation, education and chart interpretation. Bring your charts or call ahead: 926-2777. Suggested donation.
Rotary -- Weed Rotary Club meets weekly, 12:15 p.m., Dos Amigos Restaurant, 176 Vista Dr., Weed; 938-0359.
Brown bag for seniors -- Shasta Senior Nutrition Food Bank brown bag distributions, 1st Thurs. monthly, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Weed Mercantile Mall; 938-3229.
Al-Anon meeting -- 12 step support group for family and friends of alcoholics, 7 p.m., Eskaton President George Washington Manor, 1020 Kingston Rd., Manor 2, recreation room (upper parking lot) Mount Shasta; 859-1303.
Bingo in McCloud -- American Legion Hall in McCloud. Doors open, 5:30 p.m.; early birds, 6:30 p.m., (530) 859-0568.
Square dance -- Dudes and Daisies Square Dance Club meets at Mount Shasta City Park, Dudes and Daisies Lodge. Beginning workshop, 7 p.m.; Mainstream and plus, 8 p.m.; 926-3959.
Friday
Energy exercise class -- Polarity Energy Exercises, 4 to 4:50 p.m., The Wellness Center, 633 Lassen Lane, Mount Shasta. Instructor: Micah Dobush. Free; 926-1447.
Bargain day -- Snip-n-Save variety store, Let’s Make a Deal Day, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1st Friday monthly, 315 Chestnut Street, Mount Shasta.
Kiwanis -- Weed/Lake Shastina Kiwanis Club meets weekly, 12:15 p.m., Dos Amigos Restaurant, 176 Vista Dr., Weed; 938-2218.
Parkinson’s support -- Parkinson’s Support Group of Siskiyou County meets 2nd Friday monthly, 2 p.m., Lake Shastina Community Bible Church, 5826 Jackson Ranch Road. Free. Refreshments served; 938-0368 or 938-4949.
Senior’s home owners rebate assists -- Offered by Weed Community Resource Center, 720 S. Davis St., Suite A, Weed. By appointment, 938-2426.
Bedding day -- Snip-n-Save variety store, bedding - 50 percent off special, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 315 Chestnut Street, Mount Shasta.
Celebrate Recovery -- Biblically based 12-step program for those with desire to overcome habits, hurts and hang-ups. Weed Berean Church, 750 S. Weed Blvd., Weed. BBQ, 5 p.m.; main group meeting, 6 p.m.; small groups, 7 p.m.; cafe berea, 8 p.m.; 926-4021 or 938-4591.
Christian fellowship -- Game room, fellowship, and food. 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Coffee Connection, Mount Shasta. Teens welcome.
Blood pressure clinic -- Offered by Siskiyou Home Health Services, 9 to 11 a.m., 317 Deetz Rd., Mount Shasta. No charge; 926-4142.
Gazelle Grange bingo -- 1st and 3rd Fri. monthly. Early birds, 6:30 p.m.; regular bingo, 7 p.m. One progressive blackout paying $250. Power ball game. Snack bar open, 5 to 8 p.m.; 435-2562 or 842-8223.
TOPS -- Take off pounds sensibly, 9:45 a.m., Mount Shasta City Park, lower lodge. Visitors welcome; 926-5374 or 926-3970.
Saturday
Genealogy research -- The Genealogical Society of Siskiyou County Research Center, 912 S. Main Street in Yreka is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekly (except holidays). Staff available to help with research problems.
Thrift store sale -- Siskiyou Humane Society Thrift Store’s $3 a bag clothing sale, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1208 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mount Shasta (next to shelter); 926-8878.
Toddler playgroup -- 11 a.m. to noon, 1st Sat. monthly, Weed Community Resource Center, 720 S. Davis St., Suite A, Weed. For ages 0-5 and parents/caretakers. Age-appropriate activities, games, crafts, story time, and more; 938-2426.
Children’s art explores -- 10 to 11 a.m., 2nd Sat. monthly, Weed Community Resource Center, 720 S. Davis St., Suite A, Weed.
Motorcycle meeting -- Siskiyou Servants/CMA Motorcyclists Association meets 1st Saturday monthly at Yreka Denny’s, for winter months; 11 a.m., business meeting; noon lunch; 1 p.m. day ride (weather permitting); 938-0601.
Christian fellowship -- Game room, fellowship, and food; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 to 11 p.m., Coffee Connection, Mount Shasta. Teens welcome.
Clothing bag sale -- Snip ‘N Save variety store, $3 bag sale on colored tagged clothes, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 115 Chestnut Street, Mount Shasta.
Sunday
Sunday potluck -- Noon, Aday in Telos Healing Center, 79 S. Weed Blvd., Weed. Open to the public; (812) 598-2599.
Move-It -- Children’s dance, 2 to 4 p.m., Aday in Telos Healing Center, 79 S. Weed Blvd., Weed; (812) 598-2599.
Science of Mind -- 4 p.m., discussion group led by Rev. Eleanor Richard, Methodist Church, Alma Street, Mount Shasta. Sponsored by Center for Spiritual Growth; 938-2930; www.awakeninghumanity.org
Video Satsang -- With Gangaji, 10 a.m., 5401 Dunsmuir Ave., Dunsmuir; 235-4253.
Men’s group -- Non-religious, light hikes, drumming, potlucks and activities. Open to suggestions; 938-9566.
Buddhist services and Dharma talk -- 10:30 a.m. at Shasta Abbey; 926-4208.
Bingo -- Dunsmuir Eagles Hall, 5941 Sacramento Ave. Hall opens, noon; games start, 1 p.m.
Masons breakfast -- 1st Sun. monthly hosted by Siskiyou Masonic Lodge #297. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Building, 629 Alder St., Mount Shasta.
Narcotics Anonymous -- 7 p.m., St. John’s Parish Hall, 4605 Shasta Ave., Dunsmuir. Pager: 842-7502.
