
May 25, 2023
This Week's Happenings Brought to you by the Members of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce. In Honor of Memorial Day Free Dinner for Veterans Flower Baskets Are Up! Thank You Everyone! Workshops for County’s Business Loan Program FRTA Announces Grant Recipients Memorial Day Work Weekend at Camp College English Teacher Joan Jarrett Receives State Award Stay Cool While Keeping Costs Down Volunteers for Lost & Found Gravel Festival Mark Your Calendar for the County Picnic Affordable Farm Bucks for Food Access Don't Go Past the Road Closed Signs Welcome New Hospital Team Members Lawn Games for Your Next Neighborhood BBQ High Sierra Music Festival App Available Register for the Chester 4th of July Parade Quincy Job Board This Week's Events In Honor of Memorial Day Quincy Chamber of Commerce Free Dinner for Veterans Plumas County Veterans Services FREE VETERAN DINNERS. The Calpine Elks Lodge #2432, located at 72192 CA-70 Portola, CA, is offering dinners at no cost to veterans, their spouses, and caregivers on May 26th. Dinner of fish and chips is served between 4-7 PM. Regular guests pay $10. Flower Baskets Are Up! Thank You Everyone! Quincy Chamber of Commerce The flower baskets are up! We fundraised $9,500 for this community project and here’s what it takes to make this happen… We would like to thank Plumas Arts for continuing to be the fiscal agent for this project and The Toy Store for being a donation point. Many, many thanks to the following volunteers for lifting, loading, hauling and hanging baskets: John Kolb Matthew Haesche Cheryl Kolb Alyssa Zigas Scott & Cynthia Lusk Scott Corey Tyler Ramsay Rayen Lowry Kevin Davis for supplying us with the water trailer to use for the entire season, and Wild Hare Signs for creating and donating the sponsorship plaques. Bringing 69 large (and full!) flower baskets home takes a tremendous amount of time, effort and energy, but they look absolutely gorgeous and we all appreciate them so much! Please see our website for the full list of Sponsors, Donors & Business Participants. We are honored and proud to organize this beautiful project as it continues to grow. THANK YOU EVERYONE!!! Workshops for County’s Business Loan Program Sierra Small Business Development Center The CARES Act funding application period begins soon June 5th. These workshops will help to answer your questions and provide information on how your business can benefit. Available in-person or join all workshops via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89813316338... Meeting ID: 898 1331 6338 Passcode: WORKSHOP More info about the Draft Program Guidelines available on this website: https://plumascounty.us/89/Planning-Department FRTA Announces Grant Recipients Feather River Tourism Association The Feather River Tourism Association (FRTA) announced that grants have been awarded to six local organizations to support their events and to encourage tourism in Plumas County. Organizations received grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to help with their marketing efforts to encourage out of town guests to visit and attend the event. The following received funding: Plumas Arts sponsors of Wine in the Woods at Wild Plumas Glamping held May 21. Guests enjoyed bites from some local restaurants, wine tasting and live music on this 50-acre campground. Plein Air Art Festival hosted by Bear Creek Frames. Artists from across the country come to paint vistas and small towns from May 20-27 with an “Off the Easel Sale” at the Lost Sierra Street Fair in Quincy. Big Time Logging Jamboree sponsored by Collins Pine and hosted by and to benefit the Maidu Summit Consortium. The June 3 jamboree at Chester Park brings 10 logging competition, traditional Maidu music, food and beverage and an opportunity to help fund reforesting the burnt Maidu land. FreQuincy hosted by the Drunk Brush and Higher Elevation. This is 22 concert series that began in May and runs to October held at the Drunk Brush Wine Bar in Quincy. The Audubon Society Grebe Festival. The event celebrates the dancing Grebe population in their breeding environment on Lake Almanor is July 29-30. Courage Triathlon in the ninth year on Aug. 26 at Lake Almanor Country Club. The race includes a 2.8 run, 6.4-mile bike ride and kayaking 3.1 miles. Memorial Day Work Weekend at Camp Oakland Feather River Camp Can't wait for Camp? Join us for our annual Memorial Day Work Weekend, May 26-29. Volunteers stay onsite for free as we gather to prepare the OFRC facility for the upcoming summer! Enjoy some time away with our dedicated OFRC community and get a taste of Camp before anyone else. Don't miss out! Get more information and sign up here. College English Teacher Joan Jarrett Receives State Award Feather River College The California Community Colleges Board of Governors presented the 2023 Classified Employee of the Year Awards to five individuals across the state. Joan Jarrett of Feather River College was one of those honored. Recipients are nominated by their colleagues and endorsed by the local board of trustees. Winners are selected by representatives from the Board of Governors, the Consultation Council and the Chancellor’s Office based on their commitment to the Vision for Success, the mission of community colleges and their professional standards. The announcement from the Chancellor’s office read: “Joan Jarrett has served Feather River College for the past 15 years. Throughout this time and through multiple roles, Jarrett has streamlined the college’s efforts to better support students through the learning experience. Her myriad efforts have advanced the college’s work in reducing equity gaps, especially for students who are at risk of falling off their educational plans and providing them with the support and confidence they need to succeed. In her current role as program coordinator of the Instructional Resource Center, Jarrett strives to build a community where students can grow academically and personally. Colleagues say Jarrett is equally devoted to her co-workers, advocating for regular professional development, particularly focusing on DEIA activities, and promoting other strategies to improve student success outcomes.” Stay Cool While Keeping Costs Down Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative Don’t sweat your energy bill! Rising temperatures means using your AC more. Follow these tips to stay cool while keeping costs down: Do: schedule regular maintenance for your air conditioner or heat pump. Don’t: leave your air conditioner running all day. Volunteers for Lost & Found Gravel Festival Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship is seeking volunteers to support the Lost and Found Bike Race on Saturday, June 3 Mark Your Calendar for the County Picnic Plumas Sierra County Fairgrounds PSCF Foundation is planning the County Picnic and a free lunch will be offered to the first 500 people. Classic picnic fare of hot dogs and hamburgers, macaroni salad, chips, lemonade and a cup of ice cream will make up the menu. While you eat, you can enjoy live music from Rummy. This classic rock and roll band will get you out of your chair to work off some calories. The Plumas County Health Department will bring in their popular bicycle course for the youngsters. This was a hit at the Children’s Fair this month. If you are more serious about burning calories, the Central Plumas Recreation District will set up a mini-Mountaineer Challenge Course. The main event was held at Plumas Pines Golf Course last year and included challenges like carrying sand bags, crawling through obstacles and that event even had a few slip and slides. This will probably be a dry offering, but still, a good chance to try it out and maybe be inspired to enter the main event this Fall. Activities begin at 11:30 a.m. and go until 2 p.m. Everything will happen on the promenades just inside the front gates of the fairgrounds. If anyone wants to reserve a space for a reunion, they are encouraged to contact the fair office. The PSCF Foundation is footing the bill for the event, but donations are welcome. Affordable Farm Bucks for Food Access Lost Sierra Food Project Now is the time to sign up for affordable farm bucks! APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/awhyzKBQrCYYhrc77 Affordable farm bucks are one of our food access programs to ensure that local food is an option for ALL! Who qualifies? Low income community members, veterans, folks impacted by the wildfires, and ANYONE who identifies as food insecure. What are they? Farm Bucks are credit at the farm that can be redeemed weekly at our Tuesday farm stand, honor system farm fridge, for purchasing flowers, all berries, and the pumpkin patch. How does it work? There are three levels of participation, so you may choose what makes the most sense for you and your family: Tier 1 Pay $0 Volunteer a minimum of 10 hours on the farm Attend two free cooking workshops on the farm (July 18th and August 22nd) Tier 2 Pay $50 (CalFresh is accepted) Volunteer a minimum of 5 hours on the farm Attend two free cooking workshops on the farm (July 18th and August 22nd) Tier 3 Pay $100 (CalFresh is accepted) Attend two free cooking workshops on the farm (July 18th and August 22nd) This program is hosted in partnership with @plumascountypublichealth! Volunteering on our farm is optional, but past participants have expressed it is their favorite part of the entire experience. The farm is both healing and a wonderful way to experience this community. Deadline to sign up is June 1st, please reach out to abby@lostsierrafoodproject.org with any questions. Don't Go Past the Road Closed Signs Plumas County Sheriff's Office* Attention Plumas County! Calling all snow and mud enthusiasts! We know you're all eager to embrace the adventurous spirit of Mother Nature, but let's be honest—our search and rescue folks are feeling a little overwhelmed. While we love lending a helping hand, it seems our amazing SAR members have been on a mission to rescue more folks from the snow and mud than they should this month! So, here's a friendly reminder for all you thrill-seekers out there: before you embark on your epic off-road escapades, don't go past the "ROAD CLOSED" signs, and if you come upon snow, mud or other obvious obstacles, turn around, or bring a shovel… that was a joke, just turn around! In the meantime, if you find yourself in a sticky situation, remember that we're here for you. Just try to keep it to those rare "real emergencies" so our incredible SAR heroes can get some well-deserved R&R. Stay safe, Plumas County! And keep those wheels on solid ground! Welcome New Hospital Team Members Plumas District Hospital We are excited to welcome our new team members to PDH! Rachel Grissinger - RN Savannah Bridges - Certified Nursing Assistant Aaron Hackman - Imaging Director Lee Crosse - Patient Financial Counselor Rachel Kelley - Child Care Teacher Aide Lawn Games for Your Next Neighborhood BBQ The Toy Store / The Scoop Who said this is just for kids? Spice up your next neighborhood BBQ with lawn games 4Fun focuses on providing fun, affordable, and unique family games specifically designed to bring the family together and put a smile on everyone's face. Set Includes: 2 Hop Sacks, 2 Inflatable Nose Nudge Balls, 2 Water Helmets w/ Cups, 2 Elastic Three-Legged Race Bands, 2 Knee Walkers, and 4 Wizzy Dizzy Wooden Dowels Made of Durable Long-lasting Materials Easily Stores In Hop Sack Perfect for Ages 3+ High Sierra Music Festival App Available High Sierra Music Festival The official 2023 High Sierra Music Festival app is HERE! This is the premier way to schedule your weekend, get to know artists, know what you'd like to buy, and feel out what you'd like to eat. Everything you need to know about High Sierra - in your pocket. As a huge festival bonus, this app will also work offline if downloaded ahead of time. Register for the Chester 4th of July Parade Lake Almanor Area Chamber of Commerce The 2023 4th of July Parade will start at 11:00am at Collins Pine Park and roll down Main Street Chester to Olsen Street in Old Town. To register a float, group or individual, please click here. Quincy Job Board Quincy Chamber of Commerce Post a Job Listing for your business: https://www.quincychamber.com/work-here This Week's Events Quincy Chamber of Commerce Lost Sierra Plein Air Festival 05/25/2023 07:00 AM - 08:00 PM Bear Creek Frames 367 Main Street Quincy, CA 95971 Plumas District Hospital Board Meeting 05/25/2023 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM Plumas District Hospital 1065 Bucks Lake Road Quincy, CA 95971 Lost Sierra Plein Air Festival 05/26/2023 07:00 AM - 08:00 PM Bear Creek Frames 367 Main Street Quincy, CA 95971 Oakland Feather River Camp Volunteer Work Weekend 05/26/2023 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM Oakland Feather River Camp 5469 Oakland Camp Road Quincy, CA 95971 Movie: "Super Mario Bros." 05/26/2023 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Town Hall Theatre 469 Main Street Quincy, CA 95971 Lake Almanor Memorial Weekend Craft Fair 05/27/2023 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Chester Community Park 200 Main Street Chester, CA 96020 Lost Sierra Artist Street Fair 05/27/2023 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Bear Creek Frames 367 Main Street Quincy, CA 95971 Oakland Feather River Camp Volunteer Work Weekend 05/27/2023 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM Oakland Feather River Camp 5469 Oakland Camp Road Quincy, CA 95971 Curmudgeons for Christ 05/27/2023 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Community United Methodist Church 282 Church Street Quincy, CA 95971 Movie: "Super Mario Bros." 05/27/2023 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Town Hall Theatre 469 Main Street Quincy, CA 95971 Lake Almanor Memorial Weekend Craft Fair 05/28/2023 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Chester Community Park 200 Main Street Chester, CA 96020 Oakland Feather River Camp Volunteer Work Weekend 05/28/2023 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM Oakland Feather River Camp 5469 Oakland Camp Road Quincy, CA 95971 Movie: "Super Mario Bros." 05/28/2023 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Town Hall Theatre 469 Main Street Quincy, CA 95971 Movie: "Super Mario Bros." 05/28/2023 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM Town Hall Theatre 469 Main Street Quincy, CA 95971 Oakland Feather River Camp Volunteer Work Weekend 05/29/2023 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM Oakland Feather River Camp 5469 Oakland Camp Road Quincy, CA 95971 Virtual AJCC Job Center 05/29/2023 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Online Movie: "Super Mario Bros." 05/29/2023 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Town Hall Theatre 469 Main Street Quincy, CA 95971 Taco Tuesdays 05/30/2023 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM Lucio's Restaurant 875 E. Main Street Quincy, CA 95971
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