Effective Tuesday, March 9th, Plumas County moved to a less restrictive tier, the Orange Tier. On February 16, 2021, Plumas County moved from Purple Tier to the less restrictive Red Tier. In August, the state adopted Blueprint for a Safer Economy Plan, which replaced the state’s county data monitoring plan. The blueprint is a four tiered system:

• Purple (Widespread COVID-19 transmission): Most restrictive
• Red (Substantial)
• Orange (Moderate)
• Yellow (Minimal): Least restrictive

Due to the continued mitigating practices used by residents, the continued testing for and containment of COVID-19, and vaccination of residents, Plumas County is moving from Red Tier to Orange Tier. This is a positive step for Plumas County as it is less restrictive with many local businesses being able to open for indoor services with more capacity.

Some of the changes related to the Orange Tier are as follows:

• Retail: Open Indoors with modifications: No capacity restrictions
• Places of Worship: Open indoors with modifications: Max 50% capacity
• Gyms/ Fitness Center: Open indoors with modifications: Max 25% capacity and +Climbing walls
• Restaurants: Open indoors with modifications: Max 50% capacity or 200 people, whichever is fewer
• Movie Theatres: Open indoors with modification: 50% capacity or 200 people, whichever is fewer
• Offices: Open indoor with modifications: Encourage telework
• Bars (No food service): Open outdoors with modifications

For a full list of sectors and current industry guidance you can go to the state’s website at https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/

Even though Plumas County has moved from Red to Orange Tier and our overall cases of COVID-19 have decreased; it is still critical everyone continue to practice the following mitigating actions: wear face coverings while in public places or while interacting with others not in your household, frequent hand washing, physical distancing,avoiding social gatherings with those not from your household and get vaccinated once it is your turn. Thank you, Plumas County, for your continued patience and commitment to slowing the spread and saving lives.

If you have any questions please contact the Plumas County COVID-19 informational phone line 530-283-6400 or send an e-mail to COVID19@countyofplumas.com or visit our website at www.plumascounty.us.

Stop in, say hi & enjoy a complimentary cupcake! The Knook turns 8 years old today! Our lunch special is beef stew, dinner salad & garlic bread. Breakfast from 8-11, Monday-Friday. Have a great day everyone, see you soon!

Thank you to all the women who paved the way and helped make California what it is today! Honor their legacy and #KeepItGolden by working to save energy each day this month. #EnergyHeroes #WomensHistoryMonth

In case you are not yet aware, the California Art Council (CAC) is very excited about offering direct funding to artists for the first time in more than 20 years. Here is a link to information about the grant... https://arts.ca.gov/grant_program/individual-artists-fellowship

The CAC reports that their "direct grant opportunity for individuals, the Individual Artist Fellowships, closes on April 1, 2021. The Fellowships continue to receive a high level interest from artists across the state. We recommend applicants contact staff well in advance of the deadline to ensure they can be accommodated. Staff assistance is not available after 5 p.m. on the day of a grant deadline." We anticipate that these will be fiercely competitive grants, but we would love to see some Plumas County artists being considered. To give yourself the best chance for a competitive application we strongly encourage you to watch the video and review the guidelines presented on the grant information link above and make contact with the CAC staff to discuss your application at your earliest convenience. The California Arts Council staff is very approachable and very interested in helping new grantees.

 

Mindful Co-Parenting

03/11/2021

01:00 PM - 03:00 PM P

MINDFUL CO-PARENTING

The 7-week Mindful Co-Parenting class is designed to provide concrete support to parents who have separated, yet are parenting their children together.

The course identifies the effects of broken relationships on both adults and children and the importance of developing a workable written Co-Parenting Plan that addresses the required components of time sharing, child exchanges, and communication.

The private, two hour live video classes offer multimedia presentations, worksheets and resources, and open discussions to provide support, encouragement and guidance in navigating the development of a successful co-parenting relationship. The topics include:

• Foundational Agreements
• Personality & Emotions
• From a Child’s Perspective
• Relationship Building
• Timesharing
• Developing a Co-Parenting Plan
• Focusing Forward

In addition to the above topics, private coaching sessions can address stress management, guidance with
personal parenting challenges, and individualized support.

Thursday Night Trivia!
03/11/2021
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM P
Join us for live online Trivia every Thursday! Game begins at 6pm (room opens 5:30). The password to the Zoom room is ‘beer’.  Zoom link can be found online at https://quintopiabrewing.com/.

Virtual Coffee with the Pastor
03/11/2021
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM P
Each Thursday between 12-Noon and 1:00pm, I'm offering an open office time for casual conversation. Can include God and spirituality, sports, the news, last week's sermon, etc..

Price Right Lab Screening
03/11/2021
07:30 AM - 04:00 PM P
Several tests available; a physician's order is required.  Order must be obtained before the day of the test.  Register in the main lobby.  Payment is due at the time of service.

Planning Your Business
03/11/2021
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM P

This webinar is a brief introduction to entrepreneurship and what goes into creating and starting a new business.

This webinar will run over 2 consecutive afternoons.
It includes a high-level overview of some of the things that will be critical to your success, including:

In Part 1 

• Assessing how well suited you are to be an entrepreneur and how to make sure that the idea you have is practical.
• What business structures are available and which one might be best for you.
• The permits and licenses you might need.

In Part 2

• How to take your idea all the way to reality
• What you will need to know about Business Plans and Business Financials.

Words & Music
03/11/2021
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM P
March Words and Music will feature local Quincy musician Benjamin Heaney.

Join us Thursday, March 11 at 7pm on plumasarts.org or Plumas Arts' YouTube.

Webinar: Successful Interviewing
03/11/2021
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM P
Are you prepared? Join our experienced Career Advisors to get an inside look at how to be successful at your next interview!

When does an interview really begin and end? What skills do you have? What's a 30-second elevator pitch? What if they call you? How are your communication skills - what is your body saying? Why should the employer hire you? Get a behind the scenes look from inside the interview room!

Taco Tuesdays
03/16/2021
05:00 PM - 09:00 PM P
Choices are shredded beef, ground beef, or baby portabella mushroom. Load 'em with toppings to eat here or to go!

Taco Tuesdays
03/16/2021
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM P
11:00 a.m. until they're gone!

Disaster Loan Relief Updates: PPP
03/17/2021
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM P
Answers how small businesses can prepare and apply for an SBA Economic Injury Loan and PPP Forgiveness.  Also:  Information on any new loan options.

Mindful Co-Parenting
03/18/2021
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM P

MINDFUL CO-PARENTING

The 7-week Mindful Co-Parenting class is designed to provide concrete support to parents who have separated, yet are parenting their children together.

The course identifies the effects of broken relationships on both adults and children and the importance of developing a workable written Co-Parenting Plan that addresses the required components of time sharing, child exchanges, and communication.

The private, two hour live video classes offer multimedia presentations, worksheets and resources, and open discussions to provide support, encouragement and guidance in navigating the development of a successful co-parenting relationship. The topics include:

• Foundational Agreements
• Personality & Emotions
• From a Child’s Perspective
• Relationship Building
• Timesharing
• Developing a Co-Parenting Plan
• Focusing Forward

In addition to the above topics, private coaching sessions can address stress management, guidance with
personal parenting challenges, and individualized support.

Thursday Night Trivia!
03/18/2021
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM P
Join us for live online Trivia every Thursday! Game begins at 6pm (room opens 5:30). The password to the Zoom room is ‘beer’.  Zoom link can be found online at https://quintopiabrewing.com/.

Virtual Coffee with the Pastor
03/18/2021
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM P
Each Thursday between 12-Noon and 1:00pm, I'm offering an open office time for casual conversation. Can include God and spirituality, sports, the news, last week's sermon, etc..

Chamber Member Advertising Webinar
03/18/2021
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM P
We are excited to have you participating in our Member Advertising webinar. Lead by Kimberly Vaughan an entrepreneur with amazing experience producing major events and helping corporations promote their businesses nationwide.  

Chamber Nation asked Kimberly to lead these webinars since she has so much direct experience promoting her own successful businesses using many of these same tools. 

AT TIME OF MEETING PLEASE GO TO www.MeetingIsHere.com 

Financing Your Business
03/18/2021
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM P

Don't miss this exclusive webinar on funding foundations for your business.

There are several different ways for a business to access capital, and we will cover all traditional and non-traditional lending platforms that exist and how to apply them to each unique business situation. If you have been turned down by a lender, then it's not the end of the story. Join this webinar and get new options to get funded.

This webinar will cover the following & more:

• Introduction to Commercial Financing
• Debt vs Equity
• Partnership and Capital Structures
• Telling Your Story
• 5 C’s of Capital
• Types of Loan Products and Programs
• Working with the SBDC