Feb. 24-27
Food drive -- Siskiyou County Farm Bureau’s annual Food Drive continues through Feb. 27. You can drop off any non-perishable food items at the Bureau’s office, 809 Fourth Street, Yreka. All food collected will be donated to local food banks. Info: 842-2364.
Thurs., Feb. 25
• Writers’ club -- Siskiyou Writers’ Club monthly meeting, China Dragon Restaurant, 520 S. Main Street, Yreka. Dinner, 5:15 p.m.; followed by business meeting and readings of the month. Word of the month: “undecided.” Phrase of the month: “Just beyond the old split rail fence, I saw...” Writings should be 500 words or less. Newcomers are welcome. Info: 475-3757 or 640-2459. E-mail: elares@4fast.net or knballard@cot.net
Family fun night -- McCloud Community Resource Center, 304 W. Minnesota Avenue, will host a Family Fun Night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Includes dinner, games and books. Parents must attend with their children. Info: 964-3250.
Sat., Feb. 27
MSRA dinner and auction -- Mt. Shasta Race Association’s ski and snowboard team and freeride team annual Dinner Auction, 6 p.m., Mount Shasta Community Center, 629 Alder Street. Live, silent and dessert auction. Some highlights include Jamaican Spyder race suit, sailing on Lake Siskiyou, wine tasting weekend in Sonoma.
Celebrating a rich past in Alpine skiing in the Mt. Shasta area. Vintage photos, memorabilia and films on display. Cost: $15, adults; $7, kids 12 and under. Special kids game and craft area available. Info: 918-9154 or www.mtshastaskiteam.com
Genealogy meeting -- Genealogical Society of Siskiyou County general meeting, 1 p.m., GSSC Research Center, 912 S. Main Street, Yreka. Includes brief business meeting and program presented by Pat Healy. Topic: “World War II Information.” Info: 842-0277, 842-5437 or e-mail: gssc1@att.net
Softball sign-ups -- Siskiyou Heat Girls Softball Club sign-ups, 2 to 4 p.m., Round Table Pizza, Yreka. Currently the club has five teams ranging from ages 9-18. Registration forms can be downloaded at: siskiyouheat.com Info: (530) 227-4616.
Sun., Feb. 28
Youth Nordic program -- Mt. Shasta Nordic Center offers a free non-competitive Youth Nordic Skate Ski Program for ages 8-14 on Feb. 28 and March 7. Program operates on drop-in basis. All equipment and snacks provided. Sessions run 1-2 hours, depending on goup and conditions. Focus is on fun. Info: www.mtshastanordic.org
Parent volunteers are needed to help support instructor and set participants up with gear. Call 926-3935 or e-mail: laurel@mtshastanordic.org
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.
The Lost Gospels -- Books not included in the New Testament. The public is invited to weekly discussions on the rest of the early writings about and from Christ each Sunday in February at 4 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Mount Shasta. Facilitated by Rev. Eleanor Richard of the Center for Spiritual Growth. Info: www.awakepath.com or 938-2930.
Mon., March 1
• Baseball/softball sign-up deadline -- March 1 is the deadline for baseball and softball sign-ups. Players living in Mount Shasta should sign-up at Sportsmen’s Den in Mount Shasta. Players living outside of Mount Shasta should call 926-5407 for info. Cost is $40; siblings, t-ball and Pee Wee are $25.
Wed., March 3
• WIB meeting -- Women in Business Network, 8:30 a.m., Woodsman Hotel, 1121 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mount Shasta. Forum for local business women to meet, network and exchange information. Guest speaker to be announced. Info: 926-1035 or 261-1617.
Herbal class -- Alternative Health Solutions class, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Mount Shasta Library, 515 E. Alma Street. Find out how to take responsibility for your health. Discussion on herbs used for specific ailments and for different body systems. Facilitated by herb specialists Sandy Patterson. Free samples. Info: 938-3907.
March 4
• Back county horsemen -- Top of the State Back Country Horsemen meeting, 7 p.m., Fort Jones City Hall. Marla Knight, Forest Service botanist, will do a PowerPoint presentation on toxic and non-native plants of northern California. The general public is invited. Info: 842-0882.
• Health questionnaires -- Free health questionnaires and herbal samples, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sereni-tea, 319 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mount Shasta. Followed by a free talk from 4 to 5 p.m. on detoxing for spring and weight loss by herb specialist Sandy Patterson. Free samples. Info: 938-3907.
Film night -- The River Exchange will host a showing of “Rivers of a Lost Coast” at 7 p.m. at the Stage Door in downtown Mount Shasta. A documentary for fisherman and conservationists. Donations suggested at the door.
March 5
• Make a deal day -- Snip ‘N Save’s Let’s Make a Deal Day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 315 Chestnut Street, Mount Shasta. Make a deal on every item in the store. Proceeds to Siskiyou Spay Neuter Incentive Program. Info: 926-0400.
Republican meeting -- South Siskiyou Republican Women Federated general meeting and luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Mount Shasta Resort. Guest speaker: Rick Keene, Republican candidate for State Assembly District 2. Luncheon cost: $11. RSVP: ssrwf43@yahoo.com
March 6
Genealogy seminar -- Genealogical Society of Siskiyou County will host an all day seminar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at GSSC Research Center, 912 S. Main Street, Yreka. Topic: “Naturalization and Immigration Including Migration Trails and Transportation.” Cost: $20, non-members; $15, GSSC members; includes soup lunch. Info: 842-0277, 842-5437 or e-mail: gssc1@att.net
Paws & Shop sale -- Paws & Shop Thrift Shop’s Customer Appreciation Day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1208 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. Mount Shasta (next to Siskiyou Humane Society). 50 percent off storewide sale (some items excluded). Clothing, shoes, purses, accessories, $3 per bag (excludes white tagged items). Books, $5 per bag (excludes vintage books). Info: 926-4052.
Garage/bake sale -- Benefit Garage Sale/Bake Sale for Siskiyou Christian School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hope Community Church, 974 Lassen Lane, Mount Shasta.
Donations will be accepted on the church porch between Feb. 28 and March 4. No electronics or appliances accepted. Info: 926-2847.
March 10
• Lady Riders meeting -- Siskiyou Lady Riders Chapter of Women in the Wind annual membership meeting, 6:30 p.m., Purple Plum Restaurant, 105 W. Miner Street, Yreka. Current and perspective members are invited to attend. Info: 842-1976 or www.yrekamailbox.com/slr/
March 12
• Taize meditation -- Service of Chant and Meditation in the style of Taize, 7 p.m., St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 701 Lassen Lane, Mount Shasta. All are welcome. Info: 926-5720.
March 13
• Circles of Healing -- A drop-in support group for those whose lives have been touched by cancer or chronic illness, including patients, loved one and caregivers. Begins at 12:30 p.m. in Mount Shasta. Focus: Dealing with pain of all types — physical, spiritual, emotional. Info: 926-1694, www.thecirclesofhealing.org or info@thecirclesofhealing.org
• Sportsmen’s Expo -- PremierWest Bank Siskiyou Sportsmen’s Expo, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds, Yreka. Sell and/or buy used outdoor recreation toys including boats, trailers, ATVs, trucks etc.
Includes free fishing for kids, bow hunting demonstrations, mule packing demonstrations, hunting and fishing vendors, Northwest Game head and horn display, free Boon & Crockett head and horn measuring, and Top Camp Cook Contest. Admission to the Expo is $3, adults; kids 12 and under are free. Info: 842-2767.
• Top camp cook-off -- The 4th annual Original State of Jefferson Top Camp Cook Contest, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., (during the Sportsmen’s Expo) at the Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds in Yreka. Contestants must provide own heat source, do all food preparations on-site, and provide enough food for five judges.
Entry fee: $15, includes two tickets to the Expo. Pre-registration required by March 10. Entry forms available at the fair office and online at: www.sisqfair.com Info: 842-2767.
Chicken and ravioli dinner -- Weed Historic Lumber Town Museum’s 25th annual Chicken and Ravioli Dinner fundraiser at Sons of Italy Memorial Hall, 155 Clay Street, Weed. Social hour, 5:30 p.m.; dinner, 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $15, adults; $10, children 12 and under. Pre-sale tickets only until March 6: 938-4341, 938-4543, 938-2139 or 938-3188.
March 20
Tri-tip dinner and dance -- Lake Shastina Community Foundation’s Tri-tip Dinner and Dance spring fundraiser, 6 p.m., Lake Shastina Community Center. Includes silent auction and dessert auction.
Tickets: $15 each, or two for $25 and includes two drinks of beer, wine or soft drink plus tickets for silent auction. Seating is limited. Proceeds go towards the continued development of Hoy Park and upcoming projects. Info: 938-1777.
April 10
• Circles of Healing -- A drop-in support group for those whose lives have been touched by cancer or chronic illness, including patients, loved one and caregivers. Begins at 12:30 p.m. in Mount Shasta. Focus: Participants will create intention cards for healing. Info: 926-1694, www.thecirclesofhealing.org or info@thecirclesofhealing.org
May 14
• Golf tournament -- Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta Auxiliary’s annual Spring Into Spring Golf Tournament will take place at the Mount Shasta Resort. Proceeds go towards the purchase of vans used by the Auxiliary for free public transportation to Mercy Medical Center and offices of Mercy Mt. Shasta’s medical staff. To reserve a spot in the tournament: 926-9358.
May 15
Armed Forces event -- County-wide event to honor our military personnel, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Siskiyou County Fairgrounds, Winema Hall, Yreka. Includes displays, resource booths, entertainment and ceremony.
Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m.; Entertainment, 9 to 11 a.m.; Resource Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Appreciation Ceremony, 11 a.m. to noon; lunch, noon to 1 p.m. Info: 842-8010 or 841-2761.
May 29
• Pie social -- Dunsmuir Railroad Depot Historical Society’s 2nd annual Pie Social fundraiser, 10 a.m. (until pies are gone) at the Amtrak Depot in Dunsmuir. Funds raised supports the continued maintenance of the Depot.
• Dogwood Daze of Dunsmuir -- Dunsmuir Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the planting of more than 52 dogwood trees on Sacramento and Dunsmuir Avenues, Hedge Creek Falls and the Children’s Park. Merchants will hold sidewalk sales and offer special attractions in costumes of Dogpatch. The chamber urges everyone to wear Dogpatch costumes of Daisy mae and Lil’ Abner.
Includes dogwood tree drive, garden tour, doggie parade and pet adoption, pie social, tri-tip sandwiches at ballpark, Dunsmuir High School’s Sadie Hawkins Race and Marriage Booth at ballpark, kids costume contest, and prime rib street dinner. Info: 235-2177.
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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.
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.
Peace meetings -- Women Building Bridges for Peace meet 2nd and 4th Mon. evenings, monthly, call for time and location; 926-3417 or 926-6836.
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
Tech workshops -- Siskiyou Media Council offers workshops on video production related topics on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday monthly, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., College of the Siskiyous TV studio, LRC 2 in Weed. Bring laptop, camera and questions. Learn editing tips, Internet social networking tools and more; 471-5910 or mctv15.org
MCTV15 orientation -- 7 to 9 p.m., College of the Siskiyous TV studio, LRC 2 in Weed. Learn valuable media skills, produce your own show, or help neighbors make their’s; 471-5910 or visit mctv15.org
Motorcycle meeting -- Christian Motorcyclists Association 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.
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 4 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
Book sale -- $5 a bag (excluding vintage books), every Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Paws & Shop thrift store, 1208 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mount Shasta (next to Siskiyou Humane Society); 926-8878.
Siskiyou Golden Seniors -- Meets 2nd Wednesday monthly, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant in south Weed.
Wheat-gluten allergy support -- Group meets 3rd Wednesday monthly, 6 to 8 p.m., Fairchild Medical Center, Conference Room, 444 Bruce St., Yreka. Sharing of recipes; gluten free product sources; discussion of gluten intolerance; 842-2662 or 938-2637 (leave daytime phone number).
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.
A Course in Miracles -- Study group, meets 2 p.m., United Methodist Church, 312 W. Alma St., Mount Shasta (enter by black metal ramp to left of main entrance); 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.
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.
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 55 or older. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 315 Chestnut Street, Mount Shasta.
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.
Republican meeting -- Siskiyou County Republican Central Committee meet 3rd Wednesday 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.
Al-Anon family group -- 7 p.m., Eskaton George Washington Manor, multi-use room, Building 6, 1020 Kingston Road, Mount Shasta; 859-1303, 1-888-425-266 or www.al-anon.alateen.org
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.
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 4 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.
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
Over-eaters Anonymous Group -- Meets 4:40 to 5:45 p.m., Alta Vista Manor, recreation room, 625 Marjorie St., Mount Shasta. A spiritual program following Over-eaters Anonymous guidelines and 12-step literature. No fee; (530) 925-1080.
Republican meeting -- South Siskiyou Republican Women Federated general meeting, 1st Friday monthly, 11:45 a.m., Mount Shasta Resort; ssrwf43@yahoocom
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 4 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 4 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.
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
Buddhist meditation instruction -- Offered most Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. at Shasta Abbey. To receive meditation instruction in the Serene Reflection Meditation (Soto Zen) tradition: 926-4208 or e-mail: guestmaster@shastaabbey.org
CMA lunch/fellowship ride -- Christian Motorcyclists Association Siskiyou Servants 1st Saturday Lunch/Fellowship Ride, lunch at noon with ride to follow (weather permitting). Purple Plum Restaurant, Yreka; 938-0601.
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.
Clothing bag sale -- Snip ‘N Save variety store, $3 bag sale on colored tagged clothes, 11 a.m. to 4 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.