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
Fri., March 6
• Make a deal day -- Snip ‘N Save will hold a Let’s Make a Deal day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Make a deal on every item in the store located at 315 Chestnut Street, Mount Shasta. All proceeds go to Siskiyou Spay Neuter Incentive Program; 926-0400.
Senior breakfast -- Mount Shasta Community Resource Center will host a free Senior Breakfast at 9 a.m. at 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. Info: 926-1400.
Sat., March 7
• Garage/bake sale -- Benefit for Siskiyou Christian School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hope Community Church, 974 Lassen Lane, Mount Shasta. Donations accepted (no electronics or large appliances) on the church porch through Thursday, March 5. Info: 926-2847 or 926-5421.
• Tri-tip dinner -- The Coffee Connection’s monthly dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., 408 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mount Shasta. Includes tri-tip, baked potato, salad, French bread, coffee, tea or soda and dessert. Info: 926-2622.
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); 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.
Sun., March 8
• Community making -- An experience in peace making and true belonging, 4 to 6 p.m., Mt. Shasta Methodist Church through March 29. Must attend all four sessions. Offered by Center for Spiritual Growth Suggested donation, $40. Participants need to be committed, communicate honestly, and willing to take a risk in a safe place. Sign-up before March 6 at 938-2930 or reveleanor7@snowcrest.net
Mon., 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.
Tue., 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.
Wed., 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.
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 12
• MSCRC meeting -- Mount Shasta Community Resource Center with Bliss Hipp — “healthy families equal healthy communities.” Begins at noon at Lalo’s Restaurant, Mount Shasta. Learn why partnering with MSCRC can enhance services in the community, including business, childcare, economic development, education, recreation, public health, social services and community development. Questions and answers.
• Fire safe meeting -- Dunsmuir Fire Safe Council meets at 7 p.m. at the Dunsmuir City Council Chambers. Bring your ideas on how the community can work together to make Dunsmuir fire safe. Neighborhood representatives are encouraged to attend. Cookies available. Info: 235-4491.
March 14
• St. Patrick’s Day dinner -- St. Anthony’s Catholic Church annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner and auction, 6 p.m., parish hall, 507 Pine Street, Mount Shasta. Corned beef with all the trimmings. Money raffle, silent auction, dessert auction and live auction. Cost: $12, adults; $6, children 12 and under. For tickets: 926-6357 or 926-2122.
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 14 and 15
• 24 hour candlelight vigil -- Mount Shasta Friends of Tibetan Culture will host a 24 hour Candlelight Vigil for Compassion, Unity and Peace Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15 at 1520 Shasta Acres Road in Mount Shasta.
Saturday includes opening ceremony at noon, DVD of Dalai Lama’s talk, “The Power of Compassion,” and one hour vigil segments beginning with prayer or sutra, followed by meditation. The vigil ends at noon Sunday after a DVD by His Holiness, “The Art of Peace,” and dedication of merit.
The public is welcome to participate in the entire vigil or to quietly come and go. Candles provided. Those who wish can make offerings of fruit and flowers or donations toward future Tibetan cultural events. Info: (530) 859-1007 or visit www.mountshastafriendsoftibetanculture.org
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 18
• SIR meeting -- Sons In Retirement Branch 154, regular meeting, 11 a.m., Lalo’s Restaurant, Mount Shasta. Luncheon cost: $12 each, plus tip. Speakers: College of the Siskiyous Foundation president Dawna Cozzalio and executive director Kathy Suvia. All retired men are invited to attend. Info: 926-6511 or 926-5330.
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 at 938-2426.
March 21
• Railroad display -- Dunsmuir’s Railroad Display Room, open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Amtrak Depot (weather permitting). Town’s rich railroad history featured with locomotive photos, railroad memorabilia and equipment. Residents are encouraged to donate Dunsmuir railroad memorabilia; 235-0929.
• Musical benefit -- 7 p.m., Mount Shasta City Park, main lodge. For local keyboardist Vanda Raven Moon, whose daughter was killed in a car accident at Christmas time and left tow children in its wake. Proceeds go towards funeral expenses and to help his grandchildren.
Music provided by the Fabulous Blackwell Brothers and the Dead Hecklers. Donations taken at the door; food to share appreciated.
March 28
• Over the Hill Classic -- The 4th annual Over the Hill Classic competition for those 50 years and over, at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park. Registration, 8 to 9 a.m.; 1st race begins, 10 a.m. Event is open to Alpine and Tele skiers and snowboarders of any ability level. Awards for top finishers in each age class, male/female. Raffle for prizes donated by local merchants. Proceeds go towards beautification of the city of Mount Shasta. Info/entry forms: www.overthehillms.com
March 29
• Gene Landsmann Super Slalom -- At Mt. Shasta Ski Park. Open to ages 21 and older, Alpine and Tele skiers and snowboarders. Course is an easy slalom suitable for all ability levels. Registration, 8 to 9 a.m.; course inspection, 9 to 9:45 a.m.; 1st race begins, 10 a.m. Awards for top finishers in each age class, male/female. Beverage and snacks available at award ceremony. Hosted by Mt. Shasta Race Association. Info/entry forms: www.mtshastaskiteam.com
April 11
• Craft fair and bazaar -- Order of Eastern Star will hold a Craft Fair and Bazaar at the Mount Shasta Community Building, 629 Alder Street, Mount Shasta. Vendors interested in showing Easter and Mother’s Day crafts, etc. should call 926-2855 for info and application.
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 at 938-2426.
April 25
• Western Casino Night -- Annual fundraiser sponsored by Weed Revitalization Coalition and Weed Rotary Club, 6:30 p.m., Weed Mercantile Mall, 590 Main Street, Weed. Black Jack, Roulette, Craps, Poker, Bingo, raffle prizes and silent auction.
Admission: $20, includes $100 in playing chips, food buffet and drink tickets. Tickets available in Weed at Weed Mercantile Mall, Tri Counties Bank, US Bank. Info: 938-3229.
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.
Tickets: $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.
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