McCoy arrived at the Sacramento shelter as a stray.

According to Sacramento staff, McCoy LOVES people. He’s dog social and did best when he was paired up with another canine friend.

Upon settling into the Lassen County Animal Shelter, McCoy showed off his skill set. He knows ‘sit’, ‘shake’, and ‘speak’. Not bad, McCoy!

He’s big, loud, very playful, and has the most adorable lop-sided ears; this handsome boy is looking for a new family to call his own. Older children may be more suitable for McCoy, only due to the fact that he doesn’t necessarily understand just how big he is.

McCoy is about 2 years old, UTD on his vaccinations, neutered, and microchipped. If interested in meeting McCoy, or other adoptable animals, please call shelter staff at (530) 257-9200.

Fire up the grill! Lassen County Cowboy Festival Chili Cook-Off, February 5th, cooking at 11:00a.m. and tasting at 3:00p.m., located within the Lassen County Fairgrounds. Registration is $20 and can be found on their website lassencountyfair.org or at the fair office.

Mark your calendars as Northern California Cancer Advocates brings to you their Crab Feed, February 5th, doors open at 5:30p.m. at the Susanville Elks Lodge. Tickets are $60 per person and can be purchased at Lassen County Federal Credit Union, Grocery Outlet or here at the Chamber Office.

Peninsula Firemen’s Association presents their Crab Feed, February 5th at the Lake Almanor Area Country Club – Clubhouse, doors open at 5:00p.m. and dinner is served at 6:00p.m. Tickets are $65 per person and can be purchased in Chester at Fire Station #2, Tantardinos Pizza & Pasta or Rouland’s Insurance Agency. “Crab & Go” is also available for $50 per person. For more information, call 1.530.259.2306.

Lassen County Cattlemen and Cattlewomen present, A Taste of Beef A Sip of Wine. Saturday, February 12th, from 5:30 until 8:30p.m., located at Susanville Elks Lodge. Live music by the band Timeless plays from 9:00 to 11:00. Must be 21-years of age to attend. Presale tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased at the Lassen County Fairgrounds or KJDX/KSUE Radio Station.

Lassen Youth Football and Cheer Early Bird Registration, February 11th, and February 25th from 5:00 to 7:00p.m. at the Comfort Inn in Susanville. Online early bird registration is also available for the whole month of February. Follow their Facebook page @ Lassen Youth Football and Cheer for updates and more information.

Susanville Little League signups have begun. Early bird in person signups will be held at Janesville Pizza Factory, February 1st, from 5:30 to 7:30p.m., and Susanville Pizza Factory, February 16th, from 6:30 to 8:00p.m. or sign up online. Sign up Deadline March 4th. Contact Cesar Gonzalez at 1.530. 260.4966 or Amanda at 1.775.857.9900.

Lassen Fastpitch Softball early bird signups January 19th and January 26th from 5:00 to 7:00p.m., at the Comfort Inn and Suites to receive a $10 discount. All girls welcome from Chester to Doyle. All players must bring a copy of their birth certificate. The league is looking for coaches and umpires, a $20 discount for head coaches on one child. Contact Angela Cisneros at 1.559.805.2044 with any questions.

We know it’s early, but we are just too excited to hold back. The Susanville Farmer’s Market is now looking for vendors for the 2022 season. Drop by Margie’s Book Nook to grab a paper Vendor application or download a Vendor Application packet for this year at the LARPcooperative website. LARP is looking for vendors with produce, baked goods, meat, eggs, handmade goods, food and more to make this season the best one yet. If you have any questions, please reach out to farmersmarket@larpcooperative.com.

Mark your calendar for the first Chamber Mixer of 2022! Lassen County Fair will host the February Chamber Mixer on Thursday, February 17th. The mixer will be held from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. at Lassen County Fairgrounds. Stop by to enjoy a no-host bar featuring a specialty cocktail small bites and a raffle. Everyone is welcome, you do not need to be a chamber member to attend, and we encourage you to bring a friend.

Don’t forget to email director@lassencountychamber.org with any upcoming event or swing by the Chamber Office at 1516 Main St. with any event posters.

Unless there is a decided change in the weather and a quick thaw, the Susanville city council announces that it will block off Roop and North streets making them exclusive lanes for sleighing parties. Signs will be posted warning motorists that the streets are closed and available only to sleigh parties. Some 30 blocks will be included in the sleigh course.

Eight inches of snow fell in Susanville Monday and Monday night, the first heavy snow of the season. Some rain fell with snow yesterday morning, but it was believed the snowpack was heavy enough for sleighing.

The snow of Monday brought an additional .94 of an inch of rain, making the total for the season to date 10.76 inches. The official rainfall for the year 1940 was 26.31 inches.