Now, let me tell you about Awanas, because prior to living in Susanville, I had no idea what it was.

Awanas is a Tuesday night program in which children learn about the bible, have play time, do crafts, sing etc. My children currently attend the Awana program put on by the wonderful volunteers at Community Church, but I do know other churches in our community host similar, just as wonderful, programs as well!

I did not grow up, going to church, so raising my children in the Church was foreign to me. I had no idea where to start teaching my children about the Bible. With the help of Awanas they are learning about the Bible in an easy-to-understand way, while having fun, and making friends.

Case in point, Peach is with all the second graders from the county so she gets to see her bffs Rian and Brooke!

This program is open to everyone in the community, not just members of the Church.

I can tell you, as someone who used to volunteer for the program, (which goes on for months, by the way!) the amount of love and activities your kiddos get is amazing. The people volunteering are true angels and watching them with my girls just makes my heart so, so happy.

I remember volunteering and thinking, “holy smokes, we are packing in a lot of stuff for these kids,” and now I know how attached you get to them!

The volunteers are all vetted, and the atmosphere is so welcoming. Even the shyest little kiddos are playing the games by the end of the night with glee.

And as a parent, not staying allows me that time each week to do things (kid free) that need to get done! Plus, I get to see Pastor Rick Floyd an extra night of the week which gives me an extra day to tease him, which is an added bonus.

The thing about our community is, though we may be small, we go all out when it comes to loving and taking care of our kiddos, and the Awana program is no exception. It is an A+ experience and I am so thankful that they are patient, organized, caring, dedicated… and again I must emphasize patient, people who plan this year after year for our kiddos.

I would strongly encourage any parent who is curious to check it out. I assure you that you will hear the giggling in the car ride, as your children will quickly look forward to Tuesday nights! And you will see why it is one of the reasons I love where we live.

• “The Pair” Two Flights of wine and a charcuterie board, perfect for date night, from Bottle & Brush Art Bar on Main Street in Susanville.
• Two tickets to the February 10th, Johnny and June Forever live tribute show at the Sierra Theatre.
• Two tickets to the Lassen County Cattlewomen’s annual Taste of Beef, Sip of Wine event Saturday, February 11th.

Doesn’t that sound like a fun Valentine’s Day weekend?

You can enter once per day, per email address, and all entries must be received before Thursday, February 9th, at midnight. You also must be twenty-one to enter this particular contest.

We’ll announce the name of our Date Night Giveaway winner Friday morning, February 10th, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Click here to head over to SusanvilleStuff for complete contest details and the entry form.

Tickets are $20 per family and can be purchased at the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce Office and Margie’s Book Nook

The dance will be held in the lodge at 400 Main Street and music will be by DJ Cain.

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Lassen County Courthouse and Jail in 1923

Susanville Dry Sleuth Under Fire

February 1, 1923

Susanville is split into two factions over the charges against Karl K. Woodside, who has been employed by the town of Susanville and district attorney’s office in obtaining evidence against bootleggers in recent cases. Woodside is charged with indecent exposure as the result of a complaint filed by a waitress employed in a local restaurant. He will be tried in the local justice court tomorrow.

The faction supporting Woodside takes the stand that the charges are a frame up and this attitude is declared to be reflected by the authorities.

Officials Held shielding him.

The other faction declares that officials are seeking to protect Woodside and charge that a warrant for his arrest was refused until testimony had been taken from four witnesses. It was not until after this hearing that District Attorney Joseph M. Nutting recommended to Justice of the Peace Harry Wood that a warrant for Woodside’s arrest be issued. It is claimed that Woodside made a lascivious attack upon the women but only a misdemeanor charge was permitted to be preferred.



The attackers of Woodside also declare he was employed at “so much per head” in bootleg cases rather than on any salary basis. District Attorney Nutting today refused to comment on the basis of. Woodside’s employment by him