417 Main Street Chester, CA 96020 (530) 258-3955 Regular Hours
Monday-Saturday:
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Elegant Farmer
525 Main Street
Opening March 1st!!
Gentle Yoga Classes
Lake Almanor Fitness Center
GENTLE YOGA CLASSES AT LAKE ALMANOR FITNESS CENTER
Tuesdays: 8:00 AM with Kelly
Saturdays: 8:30 AM with Mar
In these classes we create a safe place for you to improve breath and range of motion. We will also explore how the asanas (postures) can bring balance, strength and flexibility into both the body and mind. Gentle, slow Vinyasa flows are included. Beginners are welcome! LakeAlmanorFItness.com 530.258.3900
Not just the Cutest Little Thing
in Chester, but it's the best in the west! Antlers Motel
Chester, CA 530.258.2722
Ayoob's Intermountain Hardware
Don’t forget about our donut/pastry Fridays! We have all kinds of goodies each week for you to grab and enjoy. And coffee too! All for free in appreciation of your support
Catch of the Week
Captain Rob Ayers
Brian, visiting from Sacramento, waits patiently for his next bite. The sunny skies were out last weekend. With a strong warning for winter weather ahead of us, March is coming in like a lion.
Holiday Market Community TV's
You can share information regarding community events on the Community TVs at Holiday Market! Please try to email flyers several weeks in advance.
Flyers can be emailed to erice@nsgrocery.com
Job Postings
For all job postings, please go to lakealmanorarea.com/employment
The Feather River Tourism Association is seeking a visionary and experienced person to lead the organization as our Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization's operations, including strategic planning, program development, and community engagement. The Executive Director is instrumental in promoting tourism, fostering economic growth, and enhancing the visitor experience in the communities of Plumas County represented by the association: Lake Almanor, Indian Valley, Feather River Canon and Quincy/Bucks Lake. 30 hours/week. Hybrid work schedule. $35-$45/hour. Send resume to Admin@plumascounty.org or mail to PO Box 1307, Quincy, CA 95971. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xrr-uKfyb17li8o7c1gxhm0nBSDqBBL7/view?usp=drive_link Plumas Pines Resort is looking for a qualified candidate for Marina Manager and Facilities/Maintenance Supervisor. Depending on the applicant's skills, this could be one person or two. This job is full-time, with a little more time off in the winter months. Enjoy working at the lake with beautiful views and a laid-back atmosphere.
The Sierra Institute for Community and Environment (Sierra Institute), in cooperation with Lassen Volcanic National Park (LAVO), is hiring four Vegetation Management Technicians (Vegetation Technicians) to work with and assist the LAVO Vegetation Management Team in all tasks associated with native plant monitoring and restoration as well as non-native plant control in the park. The work will include surveys for native and invasive plants, invasive plant control, restoration of disturbed areas, seeding and seed collection, and preparing additional sites for restoration.
Collins is always searching for people to join our talented team. Benefit premiums are covered 100% for employees as well as dependents. We offer 401k and retirement benefits, as well as vacation and holiday pay. Our company culture is unmatched. Please stop in, contact HR at 530-258-4412 or view the job posting at collinsco.com/HR/.
Howard Construction Hiring Multiple Full-Time Positions in ChesterNow hiring journeyman, apprentice and/or laborers. You and your truck must be reliable, have a phone for contact reasons. Pay depending on experience.
Olah Construction is seeking carpenters who are knowledgeable in the carpentry trade and possess at least two years experience. Competitive pay is dependent on experience and you must have your own tools and reliable transportation as job sites are all around the Lake Almanor basin. Must have the ability to work with other team members as well as independently. Please send resume to olahconstruction@gmail.comor call 258-4810. www.olahconstruction.com
SHD has many open positions in the healthcare and support fields. We offer competitive pay and a full benefits package. www.senecahospital.org/careers
Apply online or come by the hospital to fill out an application.
Call HR @ 833-227-3743 x1510 or email jmathews@senecahospital.org with any questions.
Submit Your Events
Submit Your Events to the Lake Almanor Area Chamber Events Website
It's that time of the year! If you have events that you would like posted on our LakeAlmanorArea.com events calendar, please submit them by clicking here.
Please note that event submissions do not guarantee placement on the calendar. We will review each event submission to determine eligibility.
Chamber Board Meetings are at 8:30 am on the 2nd WEDNESDAY of each month in the Chamber office at 278 Main Street. All are welcome. Google Meet is available.
Lake Almanor Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a grant from Feather River Tourism Association to promote a tourism event in our area. The grant has provided the opportunity for a local Chester High School Senior, Tanner Harrison, to create and work with the Chamber for his Senior Career Project. Chelssa Outland, Lake Almanor Chamber Board member, is Tanner's mentor to guide him through the process of creating and implementing a community event. Plan your St Patty's Saturday, March 16, participating in a digital scavenger hunt around the Almanor Basin. The more places you visit and activities you participate in, the more points you earn. The winner with the most points wins the Grand Prize!
Upcoming Community Events
Advertising in the Town Chatter
Would you like to advertise your business or event in the Town Chatter? Email info@lakealmanorarea.com for more information.
Lake Almanor Community Suppers are supported by the Almanor Basin Food Pantry with a purpose of connecting the community through in person dining at the Chester Memorial Hall. Dinner will be served to individual/in person diners beginning at 5:00pm to 5:30pm. Those picking up meals to deliver to those who cannot come to the Chester Memorial Hall will be able to join the line for food service after 5:30pm.
March 14, 2024 Chester Rotary Club St. Patrick’s Day
March 28, 2024 Almanor Fishing Assoc. Easter
April 11, 2024 PEO/Methodist Church
April 25, 2024 Lake Almanor West Auxiliary
Call Carol Franchetti at 259-4323 for more information or to volunteer!
Courage Triathlon Sponsorship Invite
Status of Restoration of Chester Cemetery
The Almanor Foundation
Status of Restoration of Chester Cemetery
The Dixie Fire almost destroyed the beloved Cemetery in Chester and left it in near ruin. Once a beautiful resting place for those loved, after the fire, the cemetery was surrounded by charred tress, twisted metal from equipment and rubble.
The cemetery is making progress towards being fully restored under the direction of Cemetery District Manager Wes Scott, the cemetery board and local contractor Dan Smith. “We were lucky that the entire cemetery was not left in ashes,” says Scott. “With some delays due to weather over the past two years, we are almost finished with a new office and have replaced mowers, utility vehicles and other tools.”
The first step was removal of the trees costing $85,000 with a portion covered by FEMA.
Hundreds of Sequoia seedlings were planted by Collins Pines and over 50+ shrubs, purchased from local nurseries, have been planted to restore the grounds. The office is getting its last touches and will soon open with a ceremony tentatively scheduled for Memorial Weekend.
Despite the ongoing work since the fire, burials and graveside services have been taking place since May of 2022, which is less than a year after the devastating event. “This shows the importance, necessity and commitment to this cemetery, which was founded by its citizens in 1957,” explains Wes.
The Cemetery, District is working with The Almanor Foundation who manages the funding. To date, the community has raised $21,000. “To partner with other organizations is one of the reasons the foundation was started. We are pleased to be working with the cemetery district so they can continue the much-needed restoration while we do our part – funding -- that is necessary to bring this project to completion,” says Judy Chynoweth, foundation chair.
“Our goal has always been to offer our services in the beautiful environment that was
recognized as the Chester cemetery. Like the people in 1957 who founded the cemetery it is the generosity of this community that is bringing it back so families and friends can be laid to rest in the natural beauty of the Lake Almanor basin.”
Don’t forget about our donut/pastry Fridays! We have all kinds of goodies each week for you to grab and enjoy. And coffee too!
All for free in appreciation of your support
Plumas Pines Resort is looking for a qualified candidate for Marina Manager and Facilities/Maintenance Supervisor. Depending on the applicant's skills, this could be one person or two. This job is full-time, with a little more time off in the winter months. Enjoy working at the lake with beautiful views and a laid-back atmosphere.
Now hiring journeyman, apprentice and/or laborers. You and your truck must be reliable, have a phone for contact reasons. Pay depending on experience.
Submit Your Events to the Lake Almanor Area Chamber Events Website
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