• Becky Quigley donations -- Wildland Firefighters Foundation is seeking donations to support Becky and her family (lodging, meals etc.). Becky recently received serious injuries as the result of an accident in fire camp. She is in Enloe Hospital in Chico. For updates or to leave message go to: www.carepages.com and search “beckyquigley.” (You may have to register first). Make donations to: www.wffoundation.org
Tue., Oct. 6
• Flu clinic -- Siskiyou County Public Health drive-through flu clinic, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds, Yreka. This clinic will only offer seasonal influenza vaccine (H1N1 swine vaccine is not available).
Traffic will be routed to fairgrounds from intersection of Oberlin and Fairlane roads, southbound to Sharps Road. Northbound on Fairlane will be closed at intersection of Moonlit Oaks and Fairlane Road. Carpooling is encouraged. Dress for easy access to upper arm. Do not bring animals to the clinic. Cost: $9 per shot, exact change is appreciated. No one will be denied vaccination for inability to pay. Info: 841-2134.
• Blood drive -- BloodSource community blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Mount Shasta Community Center, 629 Alder Street. Info: (530) 243-0160.
Wed., Oct. 7
• Stargazers meeting -- Mt. Shasta Stargazers meeting, 6:30 p.m., Language Quest, 309 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mount Shasta. Includes a brief talk on Globular Star Clusters — Diamonds in the Sky. What are they, where are they, how were they formed? Refreshments served. All are welcome to this free event. Info: www.mtshastastargazers.com
Oct. 8
• Chamber meeting -- Mount Shasta Chamber of Commerce general membership meeting, noon, Lalo’s Restaurant, Mount Shasta. Features installation of officers.
• Diabetes support -- Diabetes Support Group, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Mount Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 E. Lake Street, Mount Shasta. Topic: “Understanding Nutrition Labels.” Food and beverages provided. Info: 926-1400.
• Farmer Rob fundraiser -- Spaghetti Night, 7 p.m., Stage Door, downtown Mount Shasta. Includes a screening of the film, “Run From the Cure.” Community conversation will follow. Farmer Rob is fighting cancer — this event is an opportunity to support Rob’s recovery and a chance to witness powerful accounts of an alternative approach to healing cancer and other illnesses using a concentrated cannabis-based extract. Info: 964-3484 or projectpeace@yahoo.com
Parenting workshop -- McCloud Community Resource Center will host a three series Nurturing Parenting Teens workshop beginning Oct. 8 through 22 at 304 W. Minnesota Avenue in McCloud. Classes are made available through partnerships between Siskiyou Community Services Council, First 5 Siskiyou, Family/Community Resource Centers and College of the Siskiyous Foster/Kinship Care Program. Info: 964-3250 or 926-5927.
Oct. 10
• Democrat fundraiser -- Siskiyou Democrats Kickoff Election 2010 fundraiser, 5 to 9 p.m., Sons of Italy Hall, Weed. Includes candidate speeches, a light dinner, raffles, and dessert sale. Local musicians and bellydancing entertainment. Tickets: $15, available at the door or call: 926-2857.
• Quieting the mind -- Relaxation and awareness training for melting away stress and anxiety, 10 a.m. to noon. Soften limitations and experience a guided meditation for relaxing into the present moment. Facilitator: Marajen Moore, MA CPCC. Donation. Pre-register/info: 926-3400; www.awakentolife.net
• Taiko recital -- 7 p.m., Mount Shasta City Park, recreation building. Shasta Taiko will perform a benefit recital in appreciation of the Mount Shasta Recreation District’s many years of support of Shasta Taiko and its programs. Suggested donation at the door: $5 to $20, sliding scale.
Domestic violence fundraiser -- Siskiyou County Domestic Violence Shelter fundraiser, 9:30 p.m. to midnight, Wayside Grill, Mount Shasta. Includes silent auction and “chick music” by Paula Reynolds. Admission: $3 at the door. All women’s drinks, $1 off. Bidding begins Oct. 3 at Wayside Grill during normal business hours, 3 to 9 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. All proceeds from auction and door go to SCDVS. Info: 262-4080 or 209-5462.
Bunco party -- Yreka Red Hat Mamas Luncheon - Bunco Party fundraiser for breast cancer, noon, Masonic Hall, 101 Third Street, Yreka (located over Cooley & Pollard Hardware Store). Entrance is on Third Street, use stairs or elevator. Cost: $12 each, includes lunch, bunco entry and door prize ticket. Raffle tickets: $1 each or seven for $5. Entertainment by Ardelle Lutz. RSVP by Oct. 1 to 436-0360.
Arboretum opening -- Siskiyou Arboretum Grand Opening event, 10 a.m., Upper Greenhorn Park, Yreka. Ribbon cutting at the Native Plant Demonstration Garden and Interpretive Walking Trail. Includes coffee and donuts, live music, scavenger hunt and prizes. Native plants for sale.
Oct. 12
Seniors meeting -- Siskiyou Golden Seniors monthly business meeting, Dos Amigos Restaurant, Weed. Social, 11 a.m.; lunch, noon. Info: 938-3588.
Oct. 15
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: Nov. 12 and Dec. 10.
Oct. 17
Fall Expo -- Women in Business Network Fall Expo, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Strings Restaurant, downtown Mount Shasta. See the many products and services available locally. Includes raffle; children’s fashion show by Grandma Mary’s at 12:30 p.m.; and women’s fashion show with clothing from Directions and The Fifth Season at 1:30 p.m. Info: 926-4313.
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WEEKLY EVENTS
Monday
Farmers market -- Mount Shasta Farmers Market, 3:30 to 6 p.m., S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (between Castle and Alma Streets).
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 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
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.
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 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
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.
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 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
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.
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
Dunsmuir Growers Market -- 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in front of children’s playground, Dunsmuir Avenue, Dunsmuir. Homegrown produce, handmade crafts and entertainment; 235-4035.
SMA 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.
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.
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.
Soul stretch -- Science of Mind with Rev. Eleanor Richard, Mount Shasta Methodist Church, 4 p.m., silent meditation; 4:30 p.m. discussion in presence with words from those of high consciousness; 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.
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.
