Calendar of Events updated Oct. 28, 2009

Wed., Oct. 28
Course in Miracles -- Study group meets at 6:30 p.m. in Mount Shasta. Info: 938-1528.
Thurs., Oct. 29
• Poetry with Ahnee -- 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Siskiyou Arts Council, 418-A N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mount Shasta. Topic: “Ancestors — What Kind Will We Be?”
Fri., Oct. 30
• Halloween party -- Shasta View Nursing, 445 Park Street in Weed invites the public to join them for games and treats from 3 to 4 p.m.
Oct. 30 and 31
Rod makers gathering -- Dunsmuir Rod Company’s 5th annual Rod Makers Gathering Oct. 30 and 31.
Friday — Ice-Breaker BBQ with ribs, chicken and beans, 4 p.m., Dunsmuir Rod Company.
Saturday — All aspects of rod making displayed; informative talk on rod building; casting strokes analyzed and/or corrected by Guy Manning. Saturday’s event take place from 8 a.m. to noon at the Dunsmuir Community Building and continue from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Dunsmuir Lions Club. Info/reservations: 235-4058 or e-mail: chris@hollowbuilt.com
Oct. 30 to Nov. 1
Buddhist teaching retreat -- Conducted by Venerable Tenzin Chogkyi. Suggested donation(s) $100, entire retreat; $15, individual session. No one turned away for lack of funds. Info: 859-2782; e-mail: aquaterra@snowcrest.net; www.mountshasta friendsoftibetanculture.org
Friday — “Dealing With Emotions From a Buddhist Perspective,” 6 to 9 p.m., Shasta Yoga Center, downtown Mount Shasta.
Saturday — “Vajrasattva Practice,” 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday — “Magic of Tibetan Buddhism,”  10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. 
Sunday — “Closing Meditation Practice,” 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday events held at 1520 Shasta Acres Road, Mount Shasta.
Sat., Oct. 31
• Halloween carnival -- Cubco 2010 Halloween Carnival and Haunted House, Mount Shasta City Park, upper lodge. Carnival is from 4 to 6 p.m.; Haunted House is from 5 to 7 p.m. Plus games, food and candy. Cost: $5, includes carnival tickets, hot dog, chips and a drink. Haunted House entry is an additional $2. Info: 938-2191.
• Costume & pumpkin contest -- Halloween Costume and Pumpkin Carving Contest, 2 p.m., Mountain Maddness, 5130 Florence Loop, Dunsmuir. Bring pumpkin already carved and ready for judging.
Categories: scariest, funniest and cutest. Age groups: 0-3 years, 3-7 years, 7-12 years, 12-17 years and adult. Prizes donated by local businesses. BBQ benefiting Dunsmuir High School athletics. Info: 235-9855.
• Halloween carnival -- Dunsmuir Girl Scouts Troop No. 70045 annual Halloween Carnival, 3 to 5:30 p.m., Dunsmuir Community Building, 4841 Dunsmuir Avenue. Games include Scary Maze, Cake Walk, Fishing Booth, Face and Fingernail Painting, Fortune Teller, Magic Potion and more.
• Costume contest -- Tri Counties Bank annual Halloween Costume Contest, 303 Main Street, Weed. Line up in groups at 2:45 p.m. in parking lot. Age groups: 0-2 years, 3-4 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years.
Fall fest carnival -- 6 to 9 p.m., Abundant Life Church of the Nazarene, 934 N. Old Stage Road, Mount Shasta. Game booths, refreshments, candy and family fun. Entry fee: one bag of candy.
Clothing give-away -- Hope Community Church’s 5th annual Free Clothing Give-Away, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 974 Lassen Lane, Mount Shasta. Clothing for all members of the family. Everyone is welcome to take as much clothing as you would like.
To donate clean and in good shape clothing, leave on the church porch before Thursday, Oct. 29. Info: 926-2847.
Oct. 31 and Nov. 1
Garage and bake sale -- Sisson Museum’s Christmas Garage Sale with a special Bake Sale, Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Sisson Museum, 1 N. Old Stage Road, Mount Shasta. Indoors, heated, lots of decorations and deals for the thrifty shopper. All benefits support the museum. Info: 926-5508.
Tue., Nov. 3
Harvest dinner -- Siskiyou Land Trust’s annual Harvest Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Wayside Grill, 2217 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mount Shasta. Includes a gourmet dinner with wine and silent auction. Info/tickets: 926-2259.
Nov. 3 and 4
Book fair -- Mercy Mt. Shasta Auxiliary will host a Book Fair Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. Gift items and books available.
Wed., Nov. 4
• Astronomy meeting  -- Mt. Shasta Stargazers club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Language Quest, 309 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mount Shasta. Includes brief talk on “The Birth and Death of Stars” by Alan Eddy. Refreshments served. All are welcome to this free event. Info: www.mtshastastargazers.com
Women in Business  -- Women in Business Network meeting, 8:30 a.m., The Woodsman Hotel, 1121 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mount Shasta. Author Noorah Hansen will speak on Success is a State of Mind, learning powerful language for achieving your goals. Info: 926-3609.
Nov. 5
Horsemen meeting  -- Backcountry Horsemen will meet at 7 p.m. at Fort Jones City Hall. Guest speaker: Ken Oliver of Oliver’s Saddlery in Montague. Includes election of  board of directors. All members are encouraged to attend. Info: 467-3137.
Spaghetti dinner  -- Dunsmuir Elementary School Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Dunsmuir Community Building. Teachers and staff will serve spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert. Cost: $7.50, adults; $5, kids. Raffle for bike donated by Thriftway. Proceeds go to purchase instructional materials.
Nov. 5-8
• Meditation and retreat  -- Tulku Sang Ngag Rinpoche teaches Calm Abiding Meditation on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Suggested donation, $7. Vajra Armor Healing retreat, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 6, 7 and 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Suggested donation, $135. Location: Tara’s Refuge, 133 Madison Drive, Mount Shasta. Info: tarasrefuge@sbcglobal.net or 926-5196.
Nov. 6
Make a deal -- Snip ‘N Save’s Let’s Make a Deal Day, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 315 Chestnut Street, Mount Shasta. Make a deal on every item in the store. Proceeds benefit the Siskiyou Spay Neuter Incentive Program. All donations are tax deductible. Info: 926-0400.
Nov. 7
• Turkey shoot -- Mt. Shasta Longrifles invites those interested in blackpowder-muzzleloading rifle shooting to a Turkey Shoot at 10 a.m. at Snowman’s Hill Gun Range. Includes a Rifle Shoot for turkeys and String Shoot for salami and cheese. Refreshments available. Info: 926-6942, 926-2149 or 235-4546.
• Medication disposal -- Operation Clean Cabinet, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Siskiyou Masonic Lodge, 629 Alder Street, Mount Shasta. Drop off unwanted prescription medications for responsible disposal.
Sponsored by the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Department and Siskiyou County-wide Interagency Narcotics Task Force. Both agencies will be on hand for assistance in disposal and questions regarding prescription medication fraud and abuse.
Harvest dinner -- Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center’s 5th annual Harvest Dinner Benefit and Dance Party, Mount Shasta City Park, main lodge. No-host bar and preview of desserts and silent auction items, 5 p.m.; organic dinner with live jazz music, 6 p.m.; followed by the Ecology Center’s state of the bioregion update. Dance party features singer/songwriter Joanne Rand.
Tickets: $40, each; $75, couple, available by cash or check at Village Books in Mount Shasta; or by credit card: 926-5655. Info/to volunteer: 916-4122.
Nov. 7 and 8
Garage and bake sale -- Sisson Museum’s Christmas Garage Sale with a special Bake Sale, Saturday, Nov. 7 and Sunday, Nov. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Sisson Museum, 1 N. Old Stage Road, Mount Shasta. Indoors, heated, lots of decorations and deals for the thrifty shopper. All benefits support the museum. Info: 926-5508.
Nov. 11
Veterans Day service -- 11 a.m., Living Memorial Sculpture Garden located one mile north of Road A12 on Highway 97. Honor Guard and Gun Salute by Marine Corps League, Siskiyou Detachment 936. Innovation and benediction by Robert Menzies. Taps by Dr. Scott Durbin. Those wishing to be seated must bring chairs.
Nov. 12
Free HIV testing -- Siskiyou County Public Health and Community Development is offering free rapid oral HIV testing at 411 Ski Village Drive, Suite C, Mount Shasta. For appointment: 926-4588, 841-2136 or 1-800-442-2333. Testing will also be offered on Dec. 10.
Nov. 14
• Holiday dinner dance -- Yreka Chamber of Commerce 16th annual Holiday Dinner Dance, 5:30 p.m. Includes silent auction, dessert auction and raffles.
Nov. 17
Media council meeting -- Siskiyou Media Council - MCTV15 holds its monthly orientation meeting on the third Tuesday monthly, 7 to 9 p.m., College of the Siskiyous, LRC 2, television studio, Weed.
The public is invited to learn about opportunities available for volunteers to support its mission, learn new technology skills, assist in TV production, host shows, etc. Refreshments served. Info: 938-5910 or e-mail: info@mctv15.org
Nov. 18
• SIR meeting -- Sons In Retirement Branch 154 regular meeting, 11 a.m., Lalo’s Restaurant, Mount Shasta. Luncheon cost: $12 each, plus tip.
Speaker is John Schuller, retired Air Force pilot and former airspace manager at Beale Air Force Base. He is involved in the coordination of international high altitude unmanned reconnaissance flights. All retired men are invited to attend and consider joining the club. Info: 926-6511, 926-5330 or visit www.mountshastasirs.org
Nov. 20
Service of Chant -- And meditation in the Style of Taize, 7 p.m., St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 507 Pine Street, Mount Shasta. Interfaith service of sung prayer and silence. All are welcome. Info: 926-5720.
Nov. 28
Parade entries sought -- Yreka Chamber of Commerce is seeking entries for its annual Yreka Holiday Parade scheduled for Nov. 28 (rain, snow or shine). The chamber encourages businesses, individuals, schools, churches and service clubs to participate. No entry fee. Entry deadline is Nov. 20. Info: 842-1649.
Sun., Nov. 29
• Trader’s co-op -- 1 to 4 p.m., The Flying Lotus, 315-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd.(upstairs) in Mount Shasta. Exchange your homemade, grown or crafted goods and services with others in the community. Info: 926-6836 or 926-0527.
Dec. 3
• Tree lighting -- Lake Shastina’s 4th annual Christmas Tree Lighting, 6:30 p.m., Community Services Department Administration Center, Big Springs and Everhart Drive. Christmas caroling until Santa arrives in fire truck. Hot dogs and warm chocolate offered by Lake Shastina Volunteer Fire Department.
Dec. 5
Holiday tasting and boutique -- Fairchild Medical Center Scott Valley Guild’s Holiday Tasting Event and Boutique, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Porcupine Gulch Ranch, Gazelle (off I-5, take Louie Road east, go 2-1/4 miles).
Decadent tasting of chocolate and truffles, wine, cheese, coffee, tea, beer and goodies. Antiques from Heritage House for sale along with boutique and food items.
Raffles and door prizes. Tickets: $20, available at the door; in Mount Shasta at My Favorite Things; in Yreka at Village Grind, Fairchild Medical Center gift shop, chamber of commerce. Info: 467-5700.
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WEEKLY EVENTS

Monday
American Legion -- Chula Unit 92 meets 1st Monday monthly, 7 p.m., American Legion Hall Annex, McCloud.
Al-Anon family group -- 7 p.m., Church of the Nazerene, 415 Evergreen Lane, Yreka.
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 Ave., 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
Motorcycle meeting -- CMA Siskiyou Servants business meeting, Tuesday before the 1st Saturday monthly, 6 p.m., Purple Plum Restaurant, Yreka; 938-0601.
Siskiyou Adult School -- 4 to 8 p.m., Jefferson High School, 720 Rockfellow Dr., Mount Shasta. Earn high school diploma or study for GED. Enrollment open at any point during 2009-2010 school year; 926-0425.
Al-Anon family group -- For women only. 3 p.m., Dunsmuir Library, 5714 Dunsmuir Avenue, Dunsmuir.
Media council meeting -- Siskiyou Media Council/MCTV15 orientation meeting and training, 3rd Tuesday monthly, 7 p.m., MCTV studio, Learning Resource building, College of the Siskiyous, Weed; 938-5910.
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. 
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
Movement and music class -- For toddlers and their parents, 10 a.m., Mount Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 E. Lake Street, Mount Shasta. Fee: $10 per class, includes snack. Sponsored by Siskiyou Arts Bus Project and supported by Siskiyou Arts Council; 859-2309.
Genealogy library -- LDS Church, 214 Adams Dr., Mount Shasta. Open Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m.; Thursdays, noon to 4 p.m.; and Sundays, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Help with genealogical needs. Free. Other times by appointment: 926-0776.
Genealogy research -- The Genealogical Society of Siskiyou County Research Center, 912 S. Main Street in Yreka is open 4 to 8 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday monthly. Staff available to help with research problems; 842-0277.
Wheat-gluten allergy support -- Group meets 3rd Wednesday monthly, 6 p.m., Fairchild Medical Center, Yreka. Sharing of recipes; gluten free product sources; discussion of gluten intolerance; 842-2662 or 938-2637 (leave daytime phone number).
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 p.m., George Washington Manor, 1020 Kingston Rd., Mount Shasta. Round Robin Tournament; 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 -- Meets 1st Wed. monthly, 8:30 a.m.,  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 Ave., Suite A, Weed. By appointment, 938-2426.
Toddler playgroup -- 10 to 11 a.m., Weed Community Resource Center, 720 S. Davis Ave., 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 Ave., 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
Ladies Night -- 7 p.m., Cedar Lanes and Ten Pin Sport Bar, 137 Main Street, Weed. Free bowling and half priced drinks for ladies only; 938-3278.
Thursday walking group -- 8:30 to 10 a.m. Meet at McCloud Community Resource Center. Slow walkers and all ages welcome; 964-3250.
Al-Anon family group -- 7 p.m., Eskaton George Washington Manor, 1020 Kingston Road, Mount Shasta..
Order of Eastern Star -- Meets 2nd and 4th Thursday monthly at the Masonic Hall, 629 Alder Street, Mount Shasta. 6 p.m., refreshments; 7 p.m., meeting; 261-0023.
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.
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
Republican meeting -- South Siskiyou Republican Women Federated monthly luncheon general meeting, 1st Friday monthly, 11:30 a.m., Mount Shasta Resort; 926-6441.
Medicine Buddha session -- 5 to 6 p.m., 1520 Shasta Acres Rd., Mount Shasta. All are welcome for meditation and chanting. To add a name to prayer list or to participate: (530) 859-1007; 926-1271. Sponsored by Mount Shasta Friends of Tibetan Culture (www.mountshastafriendsoftibetanculture.org).
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.
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. 
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
Motorcycle meeting -- Siskiyou Motorcycle Association meets 2nd Saturday monthly, 10 a.m., Cedar Lanes bowling ally,137 Main Street, Weed; siskiyou-motorcycle-association.org
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; 842-0277.
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 Ave., 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 Ave., Suite A, Weed.
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
TelosNow -- Live audio broadcast on local and world issues, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Log onto telosnow.com or tune in to MCTV Channel 15.
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.
Celebrate worship -- 9:30 a.m., Hope Community Church, 974 Lassen Lane, Mount Shasta. Live contemporary band; 926-2847.
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.