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August 26, 2010 So if you haven't already heard, we found out that a young country artist named Bennett Jackson has just released an album entitled "Plumas County" (click on the Bennett Jackson link above to listen to his music). Here's a little information about Bennet.
On the country-rock songwriter’s debut EP, Bennett Jackson captures the rollicking nature of his band’s live set. Jackson – who recorded these songs between the Tri- and the Lone Star States – explores the physical and acoustic landscape of Americana, in essence blowing by his old haunts on the open highway. Largely inspired by California’s mountainous Plumas County, Plumas County, takes an often lighthearted approach to life’s travails. August 26, 2010 Hey golfers! And even you duffers! Bailey Creek Golf Course at Lake Almanor is offering an incredible 2 for 1 special this weekend. Starting at noon, on Saturday (Aug. 28) and Sunday (Aug. 29), you and a partner can play 19 holes for $39 each. That's half the price of a normal round, and it includes the cart! Book online to get the deal... August 20, 2010 All Aboard for the 28th Annual Railroad Days Festival and more... Portola
Railroad Days is back with its annual community
festival celebrating Portola's rich history as a railroad
town! The event runs from Friday, August 20 until
Sunday, August 22, and is held in and around the
Western Pacific Railroad
Museum, (530) 832-4131, in Portola (click
on the Portola Railroad Days link above to see a schedule of
events and times). The fun includes a carnival, food,
live music, model railroading,
The Sierra
Institute Tour "Past, Present and Future of Humbug
Valley" takes place on Saturday, August 21.
A unique and informative tour that will teach you about the
history of Humbug Valley, discussing the possibility of the
Maidu reclaiming a piece of their homeland along with
fireside storytelling and drummers. (530) 284-1022 to
purchase tickets and reserve a place on the tour. Graeagle plays host to two big events this
weekend. Stars in the Barn on Friday, August 20
and Saturday, August 21 at the big white corner barn (scroll
down this page and read the August 7th entry for more
details about all the wonderful entertainment you can expect
to see). The Graeagle Arts and Crafts
Fair is also taking place in downtown Graeagle on the
green Saturday, August 21 from 10 am until 5 pm and Sunday,
August 22 from 10 am until 4 pm.
It's going to be a nice sunny weekend to get out and walk around, so come by to see all the vendors with their home made crafts and wares. You can call (530) 836-6811 for more information on both of these events, and also to find out about show times and how to purchase tickets for Stars in the Barn. August 14, 2010 Arts & Crafts, Dixieland Jazz and the County Fair The Plumas-Sierra County Fair
is in full swing at the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds
in Quincy, and will be running until Sunday,
August 15. Round up your family and friends and
have a great time on the carnival rides, viewing the
exhibits and shows, and don't forget to have some of the
yummy fair food from one of the many food vendors. Of
course we'd like to think that ALL the food at the fair is
"low calorie", but part of the fun of going to the fair is
indulging in all the goodies! (530) 283-6272 Pack up a delicious picnic lunch and head on out to Graeagle for a wonderful afternoon of listening to Dixieland Jazz at the Graeagle Picnic Grounds on Sunday, August 15th from 1 to 5 p.m. Sit back, relax and let the Cats 'n Jammers Jazz Band and Polly's Hot Paupers entertain you with some great music on a sunny summer day. (530) 836-4523 The
Bidwell House in Chester is hosting
a wonderful Arts & Crafts Fair this weekend, spread
out over their beautiful green lawn and shady grounds .
Take your time and enjoy browsing among the booths with all
kinds of home made items for sale. How can you go
wrong with shopping, gorgeous scenery and cool, blue Lake
Almanor right across the street? The Craft Fair takes
place on Saturday, August 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and Sunday, August 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(530) 258-3338 August 12, 2010 Exciting News ! Tickets are available for the Feather River Express! A few seats just became available on the Feather River Express passenger train that will depart Emeryville and arrive in Portola on Friday, August 20th at the Railroad Museum for the 28th Annual Railroad Days Festival. There are four seats in the VIP Business Observation Car, two seats in the Lounge Car and two seats in the Premium Dome Car!
Don't wait - call now to reserve your seats at 1-800-359-4870 August 7, 2010 Enter a Magical World
Show times include: Friday, August 20th 8:00 PM, Saturday, August 21st 4:00 PM and at 8:00 PM. Show Location is at the Big White Barn on the corners of Highways 89/70, Graeagle, California. Tickets are available for purchase at:
For more information or credit card
sales only
August 6, 2010 Professional mountain bike
racer and Downieville Downhill champ Mark Weir is out
in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area this week,
accompanied by a bunch of bike magazine writers, who came
from as far away as Japan and South America. It's all
part of a new Shimano product launch.
Mark Weir at left. Click on the link to see a short video of Mark checking out the Shimano equipment. Video taken by Bob Hickman of the Chalet View Lodge.
August 6, 2010 Art and wine go together so well, especially when it's the incredible Almanor Art Show in Chester on the beautiful Collins Pine Lawn at 500 Main Street, and Chester Main Street's final Wine Walk -- this time featuring Chilean/South American varietals! Be there on Saturday for both events!
The Art Show runs from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, August 7th and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday, August 8th. The Wine Walk starts at 3 pm on Saturday, August 7th, and winds up at 7 pm. Call (530) 283-3402 for info about the art show and (530) 258-2426 for info and how to purchase tickets for the Wine Walk.
July 29, 2010 Great weather and summer events you won't want to miss! The weather this upcoming weekend will be absolutely gorgeous. High's are predicted in the low to mid 80's, sunny, no clouds and a brilliant blue sky. A perfect combination to get out and attend one of the many events happening all around the county. The popular Quincy Farmer's Market at Church and
Main streets takes place tonight, July 29th from 5pm
until dusk, featuring live music by Dutch Treat, and of
course all kinds of regionally - produced foods and crafts.
(530) 283-3528 Sierra Valley Farms, located in Beckwourth, puts on a great Farmer's Market, with 10 to 12 vendors participating on Friday, July 30 from 10 am until 2:30 pm. David Smith from Cottonwood Restaurant and Bar in Truckee will be the guest chef with a cooking demonstration using local produce from 12 - 1 pm. (530) 832-0114 Pack up a picnic dinner, bring a blanket or a chair and take the family out to Portola Park in the city of Portola for the FREE City Lights Concert under the stars featuring the music of The DeVilles, on Friday, July 30, from 7 to 10 pm. (530) 832-4724 Saturday, July 31 offers a variety of things to do
starting with the
Kentucky Mine "Music at the Mine Concert" and
BBQ dinner in Sierra City featuring the music of the
Stardust Cowboys. The BBQ is at 6 pm and the music
begins at 7:30 pm. Please call (530) 994-3376 to make
reservations for the dinner and for the show. This is
a very popular event, so call right away to get your
tickets!
A brand new summer party called "Mid-Summer Madness" will premier at Foxwood Park in Lake Almanor on Saturday, from 6 pm to midnight. There will be food, wine, beer and spirits, live music featuring the 8 - o'clock Jazz Band, an auction, artisans, dancing and DJ Buzz Barrett. Call (530) 259-4874 to purchase tickets (Visa and Mastercard are accepted). The Sierra Institute "Maidu History of Indian Valley" tour on Saturday, will explore historically significant sites and learn Maidu history in the Valley. Reservations are necessary and tickets can be purchased by calling (530) 284-1022. The beautiful Bidwell House in Chester will be hosting a wonderful Craft Fair on its grounds Saturday, from 10 am to 5 pm and on Sunday, August 1 from 10 am to 4 pm . The fair will feature a large variety of local vendors selling homemade arts and crafts. You can contact them at (530) 345-9652 for information or questions.
AND IF THAT'S NOT ENOUGH, how about trying your luck at the FRC Kokanee Power Fishing Derby? The derby takes place this Saturday, July 31 starting at 6 am at the Sandy Point Day use area at Bucks Lake (17 miles west of Quincy on Bucks Lake road) Call (530) 283-0202 for more information.
July 23, 2010 Bocce Ball or Petanque anyone?
Central Plumas Recreation and Park District's manager Jim
Boland was nice enough to pose for these pictures showing
the new courts, which were made possible through a $2,000
grant and labor donated by Quincy Rotary Club. The
park now has two Bocce courts and one Petanque court, which
is the French version of the On hand for Saturday's clinic will be enthusiasts of both versions of the sport, which is somewhat like shuffle board and curling (without the brooms.) They'll be teaching techniques, court etiquette and game rules, and gauging interest in forming some Bocce Ball and/or Peganque leagues.The sport is popular among all ages and skill levels. For more information, call 283-3278. July 16, 2010 Junior Ranger Activities at Plumas-Eureka State Park In addition to Gold Discovery Days this weekend,
Plumas-Eureka State Park also offers FREE Junior Ranger
programs for kids 7 to 12 years of age. These
activities are both fun and educational. Bring your
kids along for a great experience they won't soon forget.
Sit around a campfire tonight from 8 - 9 pm and learn what it feels like just before lightning strikes you. The "shocking" result will surprise you! Meet at the Campfire Center located next to site 70. On Saturday, July 17 you can take a "Guided Hike on a Nature Trail" from 10 - 11:30 am from the campground to the museum. Visit the Assay Office and see where miners determined how much gold was in the rock they were mining and how gold is extracted from the ore between 10 am and 2 pm. At 1 pm meet at the campground entrance for a hike up La Porte Road to discover truly wonderful waterfalls. This year they're roaring! The hike lasts for two hours. Wind up the day and sit around the campfire from 8 to 9 pm and hear Flavious Joespheus Daniels, a mine worker from the 1800's talk about what life was like for a new emigrant working in the mines. Sing old songs and learn about a time long past with special guest Nellie Bly, and enjoy free S'mores! "Gold, Gold, Gold", presented by George Ross from
10 am to 12 pm will take place on Sunday, July 18 at
the museum basement theatre. Find out how much gold
was taken out of the "Gold Mountain" from 1851 until its
closure in 1942. Learn interesting facts about our
local gold mining heritage!
(Photo of Docent at the Assay Office) You can contact Plumas-Eureka State Park at (530) 836-2380 for questions regarding any of the Junior Ranger program activities.
July 14, 2010 Looking for something fun to do this weekend?
The Graeagle Arts and Craft Show (photo
below left) takes place on the green in downtown Graeagle on
Saturday, July 17 from 10 am - 5 pm and on Sunday, July 18
from 10 am - 4 pm. A variety of home made crafts and goodies
will be available for sale, or just browse and enjoy the
warm, sunny day.
Round up the kids and take them to Packer Lake in the beautiful Lakes Basin Area in eastern Plumas county for Packer Lake Kid's Fishing Day on Saturday, July 17th. Have a good time with both fun and educational activities from 8 am - 1 pm. Make fish print T-shirts (bring your own T-shirt) to create a masterpiece. Hot dogs and sodas will be available for purchase, or bring a picnic lunch. Limited fishing gear is available, bring your own or borrow ours. A fishing license is required for ages 16 and older. Call (530) 836-6811 for more information. July 12, 2010 Great reviews for the newly re-opened Feather River Inn Golf Course Bill Obernesser writes to us: We played the new FR Inn course twice last week. Its a short, all-par 3 course with nice design and landscaping and some challenges in terms of sand, rough and the greens. Very enjoyable.
July 9, 2010 20th Annual Solar Cook-Off at the Taylorsville Campgrounds July 9 & 10 This much loved, family-friendly event kicks off tonight
with 3 bands, and then the music and fun continues all
day Saturday on two stages!
For more information or to purchase tickets contact
Plumas Arts at (530) 283-3402 or Blackhawk Solar at (530)
283-1396.
July 8, 2010 Cy Hall Museum Grand Opening Tomorrow!!
July 8, 2010 Highway 89 will open through Lassen Volcanic National Park tomorrow!!
hole park for travelers. You can visit the wonderful Kohm-Yah-mah-nee visitor center, where they serve refreshments. They boast a beautiful interpretative center and interactive displays, plus you can view the spectacular park film! Lassen Volcanic National Park has been covered by Via Magazine in their July/August Edition. As the article states, the wildflowers are spectacular at Mount Harkness. You will discover many natural wonders and take in incredible views, no matter which area of the park you choose to visit. June 30, 2010 Fourth of July festivities galore!
Plumas County is gearing up for its biggest week of the
year with Fourth of July celebration and other events
offered in nearly every community. Five parades, three
fireworks shows and a major music festival are all part
of the lineup.
Quincy hosts the 20th Annual
High Sierra
Music Festival at the Plumas-Sierra County
Fairgrounds, Thursday July 1 to Sunday, July 4.
This popular event draws visitors from across the
country for four days and nights of music on three
stages. For information, call (510) 595-1115.
 The village of Graeagle in Eastern Plumas County puts on
a three-day celebration, starting off with the Blairsden
Street Dance and BBQ from 6-11 pm Friday, July 2,
featuring the Trash Gordon Band. An aerial fireworks
display will be held Saturday at the Graeagle Millpond
starting at dusk. Sunday’s celebration starts with music
in Graeagle Park, followed by the 38th Annual
Mohawk Valley Independence Day Parade through downtown
Graeagle starting at 1 pm. Also featured in Graeagle is
a Civil War Reenactment Battle held Saturday and Sunday
with shows at 11 am and 2 pm, with a final Civil War
Battle at Dusk from 7-9 pm on the Graeagle Field.
The Civil War Camp will be open to visitors from
10 am – 5 pm, and again on Saturday from 7-10 pm for
visitors to watch the fireworks over the Millpond at the
camp. For more information, contact
the
Eastern Plumas Chamber of Commerce, (530) 836-6811. Start
your holiday weekend in Chester off with a wine walk on
Main Street from 3 to 7pm on Saturday, July 3rd. Also,
on July 3rd at the
Bailey Creek Golf Course, Sol Jibe will be
performing at 7pm. Chester’s popular Fourth of July parade begins at 11 am
Sunday at Collins Pine Park and rolls down main street
Chester to the Meadow. A 5K Run
starts at 8:30 am on the Collins Pine lawn, and a craft
fair and barbecue is staged in Chester Park from 10 am
to 3 pm. A spectacular fireworks show ends the day-long
celebration over Lake Almanor starting at 9 pm. Contact
the
Chester-Lake Almanor Chamber of Commerce, (530)
258-2426.
Jackpot Roping kicks off festivities in Taylorsville,
starting Thursday, and continuing through Sunday at the
Taylorsville Rodeo grounds. On Saturday is the Annual
Dance at the Taylorsville Grange Hall at 8 pm, on the
town’s famous bouncin’ dance floor.
Call (530) 284-1472 for information.
On Sunday July 4, the Silver Buckle
Rodeo and Parade takes place at the Taylorsville Rodeo
Grounds, and there’s fireworks at Mt. Huff Golf Course
starting at dark. Call (530) 284-6267 for rodeo info or
(530) 284-6204 about the fireworks.
Even the smallest of towns are celebrating! On Saturday,
July 3, watch the parade in Meadow Valley beginning at
11 am, followed by a luncheon at the fire hall. Call
(530) 283-2036 for information. La Porte boasts the
“world’s smallest” parade through the one-block town on
Saturday 2 pm, followed by free ice cream at the museum,
and a tri-tip dinner at the firehouse at 6 pm.
Check
www.plumasnews.com for a complete listing of all the
Fourth of July events around Plumas County.
June 29, 2010 Graeagle Concerts at the Millpond Summer is upon us again, and so are the concerts at the Millpond in Graeagle. Enjoy live music from 6 to 9:30pm every Wednesday night in the summer. Tomorrow night is music by About Time. You might want to relax at the pond with a picnic, or eat at one of the delicious restaurants in the town of Graeagle before or after the show. This is a kid friendly event, so bring the whole family!! For information, call the Eastern Plumas Chamber of Commerce at (530) 836-6811.
June 28, 2010 John Paul from Paradise wrote to us:
June 25, 2010 Paddle Board Rentals
June 18, 2010 Twice the fun for the Father's Day Fly-In! The Father's Day Fly-In on Sunday, June 20th
at Gansner Airport in Quincy has always been a family
favorite with the Quincy Firemen's pancake breakfast
starting at 8 a.m. (pilots breakfasts are free and fuel for
your planes will be available at cost), discovery flight
lessons, plane rides, food, music and vendors, and all the
great airplanes that fly in from all over that you can walk
around and get an up close and personal look at! This year you can also attend the very first
Crawfish Festival in beautiful Gansner Park,
located right behind the softball field by the airport.
You can park at the airport and just walk over the
bridge by the ball field right into Gansner Park!
The fun starts at 11 a.m. and will continue until 6 p.m.
with a Bocce Ball tournament, Crawfish races, Crawfish
coloring contest for the kids, Cajun food like Po 'boys,
Gumbo and more. The Funky Gators, Gather up your family and friends and come on out to enjoy a fun-filled Father's Day! For questions, or more information contact the Quincy Chamber of Commerce at (530) 283-0188.
BOTH EVENTS ARE FREE!
June 18, 2010
Sunshine, fresh air and a complimentary
round of golf for dad!
To make a tee time please call 800-332-4295 and let us know you would like the Father’s Day Special. We also wanted you to know that the lupine are blooming like crazy after our wet spring so if you can make the time, right now is a terrific time to see Whitehawk Ranch in full Technicolor…green grass, purple flowers and snow on the mountains…quite a treat for mid-June!
June 17, 2010 Golf Course at Feather River Inn Re-Opens After being closed more than 4 years ago, the golf course at The Historic Feather River Inn re-opened yesterday! This is a 790 yard, par 3 golf course. There are no electric carts, just pull carts, but they have a snack bar set up with refreshments. The cost is affordable at $20 for 9 holes and $30 for 18 holes. The Historic Feather Inn that was built in 1915 is still closed for renovations, but it is great news that the golf course will be open and ready for use this summer! For more information, call Graeagle Meadows Golf Course, (temporarily operating the course at the Inn) at 530-836-2323.
June 15, 2010 Cy Hall Memorial Museum Grand Opening
June 4, 2010 J & S Duck Ranch Golf Tournament Experience a uniquely private 9-hole golf course
designed around a wildlife preserve in Long Valley
(near Chilcoot) on Saturday, June 26th. It's the 3rd
annual J & S Duck Ranch Golf Tournament which will benefit
the Feather River Land Trust.
There will be a continental breakfast at 9 am, with a tee
off at 10 am. A scrumptious lunch will be served by
the chef from the Grizzly Grill restaurant. There are
36 spots available and you must be 21 or older to
participate. It is a fun, relaxing event with several
prizes given out at the end of the day.
Sign up now because there is only one opportunity per year to play on this private course and to take in the breathtaking 360 degree scenery. You might even see some antelope, but you will certainly see all kinds of birds, including golden eagles which live there year-round. You can also contact the Feather River Land Trust at (530) 283-5758 to register and for more information. June 2, 2010 Snow makes for great stream fishing!
The fly fisherman was upstream from the old one lane bridge between the Graeagle Dairy and Blairsden on the Feather River.
May 29, 2010 Sunshine AND sledding on Memorial Day Weekend! The Gold Lake Highway in the Lakes Basin area is open from Hwy. 89 in Graeagle all the way to Hwy. 49 at Bassett's, and the road is clear of snow, so no chains or four-wheel vehicles are required. There is, however lots of snow to play in, according to our friends in Graeagle. In fact, the Graeagle Chevron gas station right in downtown Graeagle, has reported that lots of families are stopping in to gas up, and have sleds in their cars to go up to the Lakes Basin area to pull off of the road and go sledding! There is plenty of snow to have a good old-fashioned snow ball fight, too! When was the last time you did that on Memorial Day? The sky is a brilliant blue and the sun is out and it's going to be a wonderful weekend! Come on up and have some fun in the snow, and then head into Graeagle and spend some time at the scenic Mill Pond, walk around the cute little town and check out the shops. There are also some great places to eat while you are there. Happy Memorial Day everyone! Summer is officially on the way! May 28, 2010 Memorial Day Weekend Happenings There is something to do just about everywhere in the county for the upcoming three-day weekend, and it's going to be warm and sunny, too! Shophop in downtown Graeagle Saturday, Sunday and
Monday. Pick up a passport at any store and have it
stamped at every shop you visit to be eligible for great
prizes. If you like cycling be sure to be on hand to watch the 13th Annual Indian Valley Metric and Mile Century Bike Rides on Saturday. The riders cycle from Greenville to beautiful Antelope Lake. The ride starts at 7 am from the Greenville High school gym/parking lot. Call (530) 284-6633 for more information. The Momboosa Wine Walk on Saturday will tour all
the best boutique shops in the cozy town of Chester,
on the North end of Lake Almanor. The stylish and
friendly lakeside shops are filled with world class art,
crafts and decor. A ticket is necessary in order to
participate. Grab a ticket and a map and sample
several different wines as you take in the beautiful
scenery. Complete the tour, which starts at 3 pm and
goes until 7 pm, for a chance at some great gifts and
prizes. Tickets are $20 per day and includes a
commemorative glass. Call (775) 851-4444 or
(530) 258-2426 for info and where you can purchase tickets.
May 27, 2010 Gold Lake Highway is open - but it's snowing! We just found out that the Gold Lake Highway in the Lakes Basin area is open (we received the call at 4:30 pm this afternoon) all the way from Hwy. 89 in Graeagle to Hwy. 49 at Bassetts. A word of caution: it is also snowing there right now and they are recommending that you have a four-wheel drive vehicle or chains for your car in order to drive from one side to the other. We hope to have an update from the road department on conditions tomorrow, so stay posted and we will let you know what we find out. This weather system is passing through and the forecast for Saturday, Sunday and Monday (Memorial Day) is sunny and clear with temperatures in the high 60's and is even supposed to reach 71 degrees on Sunday! May 21, 2010 Road Closures Just a quick heads up for the holiday week ahead of us. Because of the snow and recent weather conditions, the following roads are not open as of yet: La Porte Road is not open all the way through, we will update this site as soon as we hear different news. Gold Lake Road on the Plumas County side is open to the the Plumas/Sierra County line and is expected to be open by Friday, May 28. The road from Quincy to Bucks lake is plowed to Haskins Valley but not all the way through to Oroville. HWY 89 through Lassen Park is not open all the way through, and is not expected to be open until mid-June. For road condition updates you can call: Quincy Road Department: 530-283-6268 Chester Road Department: 530-258-2926 Greenville Road Department: 530-284-7921 Sierra County Road Department (Sierra City): 530-289-3201 May 20, 2010 Plumas /Lassen National Forest Recreation Site Openings Some campgrounds on the Plumas and Lassen National Forests in northeastern California have opened while some at higher elevations remain covered with snow. Open campgrounds include those at: Lake Almanor, Lake Davis and Frenchman Lake near Portola, Feather River Canyon, Strawberry, Feather Falls, Rogers Cow Camp, and Milsap Bar on the west side, Snake Lake and Red Bridge near Quincy, and Antelope Lake east of Greenville. The campgrounds along Hwy. 32 west of Chester also are open. Higher elevation
campgrounds that remain covered in snow and are inaccessible due
to snow depth: Lakes Basin, Bucks Lake, Silver Lake,
and Little Grass Valley and the higher elevation campgrounds
near Lake Almanor.
Almanor Ranger District, (530) 258-2141 You can also log on to Plumas National Forest or Lassen National Forest for updates. Click on Recreation and when the page opens, click on Camping & Cabins. For information on PG&E campgrounds call: (916) 386-5164 or log on to their website. PG&E Campgrounds open to date are: Lake Almanor: Rocky Point
Campground open May 14, 2010 May 12, 2010 New Sports Bar Opening Main Street Sports Bar & Lounge is set to open this Saturday, May 15th in downtown Quincy. They will have live music in the lounge from 5pm to 8pm by Dave, Shelly & Tanner Johns, beer pong, 3 hole washer tournaments, and golden tee golf. Also, as a major bonus, they will be offering free pizza from 4pm to 6pm. To cap the night off, Soldiers of Hi Fi will play live in the sports bar from 9pm to 1am. Who is in for the 3 hole washer tournament??? May 11, 2010 Valley Wide Yard Sale in Indian Valley Who doesn't love a good yard sale? How about more than 30 yard sales all in one valley? This Saturday you can head out to Indian Valley for a treasure hunt guaranteed not to disappoint! You can get a list of the locations from the Indian Valley Chamber by calling (530) 284-6633. The weather is supposed to be beautiful, so you may want to head out early because the turn out is bound to be huge!! View Larger Map May 3, 2010 Fallen Snake Tree
April 22, 2010 Lots to do in Chester If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, take a drive to Chester, located on the north shore of beautiful Lake Almanor.
Did your performance at Words and Music leave you feeling anxious and uptight? Are life’s little problems getting you down? Will you ever see the sun again? Feeling STRESSED? Marge Penley, a licensed marriage and family therapist with 30 years of experience will be facilitating “A Workshop in Laughter and Play for Adults “. Learn how to reduce stress through humor and play, and how to develop your ability to relax and lighten up! The workshop is this Saturday, April 24 from 10:30 am to 12 noon at Good Vibrations, 278 Main St. in Chester. Contact Marge at (530) 259-2627 to make sure you’ll have a spot reserved. The weatherman is predicting a nice weekend, with temperatures around 70 degrees, so it’s a perfect time to come up and enjoy all the sights and beautiful scenery that Chester and Lake Almanor have to offer.
April 21, 2010 Derby Debut
April 20, 2010 Golf anyone?
Plumas Pines Golf Course is opening today with a special rate of $55 everyday including cart. Bailey Creek Golf Course in Chester is opening on May 1st. With the many gorgeous courses in Plumas County, there is no reason not to head up and take advantage of the spring deals. You might even want to throw your fishing pole in as well and pick up a fishing license, stream season is opening this weekend!!
April 16, 2010 Hot off the press - the new visitors guides have arrived! The 2010-2011 Plumas County Visitors Guides were delivered to the Visitors Bureau yesterday, and will soon be available at businesses and chamber of commerce offices all over the county.
At right, Suzi Brakken and Christie Brawley of the Visitors Bureau unload the pallet of 4,500 new guides and put them into storage for our office. The guide's cover shot featuring local models (and a willing family of ducks) was taken at Bucks Lake by photographer Tony Mindling and sure looks inviting. We can't wait for summer and warmer weather! Not long after we received the new guides, Renee Carigla and Maxine Weiss of Reno (photo below) came into our office in the afternoon and earned the distinction of being the very first visitors to pick up the brand new guide!
Renee and Maxine are planning a camping trip to Plumas County this summer and will be using the visitors guide to help them find the perfect place to bring a large group to camp, go hiking and boating. We know they will have a great time! If you would like to have a copy of the new guide, you can call us at (800) 326-2247, email us at info@plumascounty.org, or visit our website at www.plumascounty.org and click on Contact Us on our home page. April 15, 2010 Surprisingly Sweet!
She will be open Monday to Thursday from 7 am to 6 pm, Friday from 7 am to 2 pm in the summer (7 am until noon in the winter) and Sunday from 7 am to 2 pm. The shop is closed on Saturdays.
April 14, 2010 Long wet winters = very dirty cars
If
you are in Portola and your car is filthy, you are IN LUCK!
There is a brand new car wash open, called Splash-N-Dash,
located at 165 Pine Street (j
April 1, 2010 Who wants a Taste of Plumas??
March 29, 2010 "Bloom Blog" up and running
March 19, 2010 Longboard Championship Races this Sunday!! The rules say no spittin' or cheatin', but who knows what might happen when those daredevils rush down the slope to try to claim the title of World Champion. You can even rent a pair of Longboard skis and get in on the competition yourself if you are feeling brave or lucky! Registration is from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. and the rental fee is minimal. However, you must dress in period clothing (or clothing that looks like historic attire) and leather boots. Racing starts at noon, and there is no cost to come on up and watch. You can buy a hot dog and hot chocolate there or bring your own food and beverages. Bring your family and friends and have a great time this Sunday! March 9, 2010 Fresh powder, happy kids!
Sam Lawson of Graeagle had his birthday party at Plumas Eureka Ski Bowl in Johnsville this past Sunday. What a fun way to spend a birthday with a big sledding party! The kids took turns whizzing down the hill over and over again. After a sun and fun filled winter day, they all built up a really big appetite and headed over to Gumba's in Blairsden for some pizza and yummy birthday cake! If you are going to take your family up to Plumas Eureka Ski Bowl, the best access for sledding is taking the path to the right just before you reach the lodge. February 25, 2010 Mush, Mush!
February 24, 2010 Lakeshore Resort to reopen
Lakeshore Resort is tentatively set to partially open for the Memorial Day weekend. The restaurant will serve sandwiches and light fare and the bar will serve beer and wine. The store will also be open and available for you to stop in and pick up your weekend necessities. February 17, 2010 Wax up your Longboards - the race is on! Layer up in your warmest winter wear and head on up to Plumas-Eureka State Park to spend a fun filled day watching those daring men and women fly down the ski hill dressed in period attire this Sunday, February 21.
You can even rent a pair of the 9 - 16 foot Longboard skis and experience the thrill of competition yourself, but you must be dressed in historic (looking) clothing and leather boots. But remember, no spittin' or cheatin! The right honorable descendents of the 1867 Alturas "Snowshoe" club overseeing the races will be watching! Prizes are awarded for both the races and attire! Registration begins at 9:30 am until 11:15 am, and the races start around noon. There will be hot dogs and hot chocolate available for purchase, but you can bring your own food and beverages. The Feather River Jubilation Orchestra will also be on hand to entertain you with old-timey tunes to keep your feet a tappin' (and warm!) Contact the Plumas County Visitors Bureau at either (530) 283-6345 or (800) 326-2247 for more information. See you at the races! February 11, 2010 Need something sweet for your sweetie?
Trattoria Rosa in Cromberg is opening up for the special holiday, with a special Valentine's Day menu, be sure to call for reservations at (530) 836-0371. St. Bernard Lodge in Chester is offering a Prime Rib Special, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, (530)258-3382. Need some flowers? Addie's Floral Cottage in Portola is sure to have a bloom just for you. Be sure to order early by calling (530)832-9933. Grey's Flower Garden in Quincy will be happy to surprise your sweetheart by delivering a fresh bouquet or a blooming plant right to their door, stop by the garden or call (530)283-2010. February 10, 2010 Mardi Gras bash supports local radio station Put on you Bourbon Street best, and grab your favorite pair of beads, and come down to the Quincy Veterans Hall for the 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Party on Friday night! Cajun food, beer and wine will be sold and prizes will be handed out for the best costumes. Proceeds will support Plumas Community Radio KQNY! Doors open at 7:30pm.
February 9, 2010 Not one but TWO snowmobile poker runs this Saturday!
For information on the Lake Davis Poker Run, call (800) 995-6057. And for information on the Lake Almanor Poker Run, call (530) 258-2426. February 3, 2010 Quincy Art Walk on Friday Night
Lucinda moved to Quincy two years ago with her family and the wondrous Plumas County landscape has been an inspiring muse. Start your evening at the opening reception at Plumas Arts Gallery to view Lucinda's art and continue on to The Eagles Nest and Main Street Artist's Gallery for other local art displays. February 1, 2010 Ranger led snowshoe walks
The next walk is scheduled for Friday, February 12 at 9am. These walks are free and and open to adults and children 8 years and older. Pre-registration is required. Contact Barbara Jackson at the Almanor Ranger District at (530)258-2141 for information and registration. January 20, 2010 Beloved Bucks Lake Lodge burns to the ground
January 19, 2010 Looks like there will be snow, just in time for poker run!
January 5, 2010 Birds of a feather flock together- even in the dead of winter! Raymond Gipson of Sierra Valley sent us some gorgeous pictures of the birds that have been hanging around his home. He writes to us:
"This
guy has been hanging around our pond as the aerator keeps
the water open so fish can breathe and thus becomes the only
source of open water around. All
Sharp Shinned Hawk (left)
Bald Eagle with Magpie (right)
"These guys where just outside Sierraville today, plus a magpie so probably a dead deer down below as there sure was not anything else to catch. My wife Gloria took both photos but could not get hawk to move where she could get it without the branch in the way."
January 4, 2010 Just Horsin' Around
Although it was chilly, and proper attire was definitely necessary, the air was crisp and the sun was shining, allowing the group to take in the gorgeous views of the northern sierra. All in all, it was a great way to begin a new year! |
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train
rides, the Golden Spike Parade, and lots of entertainment.
There will be a Children's Fishing Derby at Portola
Park on Sunday, August 22 starting at 7 am! The Feather
River Express passenger train will be rolling into the
Western Pacific Railroad Museum at about 4:30 pm on Friday,
August 20 (although we were told it could be an hour plus or
minus that time. Call the Railroad Museum for updates
(530) 832-4131). There will also be a Railroad Days
Wine Tasting held on Saturday, August 21 with
boutique wines and signature appetizers at the recently
re-opened Nakoma Resort. (530) 832-5067 for
information and tickets for the wine tasting.
A free bocce ball clinic will be held at 11 am,
Saturday, July 24 to celebrate the grand opening of the
new bocce ball courts at Pioneer Park in Quincy!
Italian-born sport and features a slightly shorter court.
Equipment rental is available through the park district.
,
great food, a kid's village, beach volleyball, live DJ,
private cabanas and more. Downtown Chester will also
be hosting the Momboosa Wine Walk on Friday, July 16
from 3 - 7 pm. (530) 258-2426 for information on both
events.
If
you are a history buff you will really enjoy
(530)
836-6811
taste solar cooked foods, see awesome arts and crafts, and
then cap it all off with a dance Saturday night featuring
Earl Thomas & the Blues Ambassadors on the bouncin'
dance floor at the Taylorsville Grange at 8:30 pm.
Admission to the cook-off is $10 and tickets for the dance
are $25 (dance tickets are limited). Preheat and music
begin at 10 am on Saturday and cooking continues until dusk.
You can even bring your own store-bought or home-made solar
oven and prepare your favorite dish. You just might
discover a brand new recipe that will become your new
favorite!
The
official Grand Opening Celebration will be held July 9, 2010
at 5:30pm at the Cy Hall Museum on Main Street in
Greenville (and the corner of Mill Street). The Indian Valley
Chamber will be supplying beverages and pork medallions. The
community is bringing finger foods and appetizers to share.
Everyone is invited to come and can R.S.V.P through the
As
our summer here in Plumas County is underway, we now have
Lassen Park to look forward to. Tomorrow Highway 89 will
re-open through the w
I
read last year in a travel magazine for your area,
Lake
Almanor Kayak Rentals
Just
because there is still snow in the higher elevations doesn't
mean that the fish aren't biting in the creeks below! This
photo were taken over Memorial Weekend at Frazier
Creek by Bill Obernesser. 
We're
sad to report that another beloved Plumas County icon has
been lost. The Snake Tree, a very old Ponderosa Pine known
for its unique twisted trunk, fell down sometime over the
winter, apparently due to natural causes. 
Ever
want to show the world what a great singer, musician or poet
you are? Well now you can do exactly that if you drop in at
the Coffee Station in Chester at 192 Main St. at
Words and Music tonight at 7 pm! A headline artist will
be featured, but if you sign up for “Open Mike” at the door,
you can get up in front of the crowd and belt out a show
tune, play an original song on your guitar or recite sonnets
from Shakespeare. 
Plumas
County's roller derby team will compete this Friday in their
first scrimmage ever.
Spring
is here and that means the greens on the
Guess
what? You can have your cake and eat it too!
ust
up the street from Plumas Bank on the left hand side). It is the only car wash in Eastern Plumas,
so this is very exciting news.
With
chefs from all over the county participating, who wouldn't??
Restaurants
such as
While
it is still early in the season, there has been some tiny
wild flower blooms spotted in Plumas County. With the change
of season, also comes the launch of our spring page and
wildflower campaign. Last year, our wildly popular
Even
though spring is fast approaching, we had a little fresh
powder fall last night up here in the mountains! The
conditions are perfect for an afternoon of sledding and the
sound of children's laughter could be heard all over the
mountain! This is a perfect way to get out in the fresh air
and get some exercise.
The
Visitors
and locals alike will be thrilled that the popular
With
Valentine's Day just around the corner, local restaurants
and boutiques have gone out of their way to present
something special just for you. If you are looking for
something for your sweet tooth, try
Are
you a snowmobile enthusiast? Well come on up to Plumas
County where you have TWO different Snowmobile Poker runs to
choose from. The events will be taking place at
Lake Almanor and Lake Davis on
Saturday, the 13th. The snow is fantastic this year,
in fact we've been told first hand that it's the best
snow they have had in ten years! The majestic scenery
will leave you in awe and the people are friendly and out to
have a great time. And if that's not enough, you get to
gather your poker hand at seven different stops and play for
cash prizes! So hitch up your trailers and bring your
warm gear! The trails are immaculately groomed, the
staging areas are cleared, and there are miles and miles of
powder for you to play in. 
Join
the Almanor Ranger District this winter to observe the
beautiful mountain landscapes and learn about "Winter
Survival," "Trees and Wintering Animals of the Lassen
National Forest," "Ravens in Winter," and winter safety
while walking on snowshoes."
For
people from Plumas County and for people who hold Bucks Lake
near and dear to their hearts, this is indeed sad
The
1st annual
the mice and little birds,
etc. come and drink from the edges and he has picked up
lunch once in awhile when he is fast enough."
A
group of friends spent a terrific day on horseback this past
Saturday. Thanks to the crew at
wranglers
took the time to visit with each rider, learning about their
riding experience to be sure that each person was fitted to
a horse that was appropriate for them. 