However, he LOVES to run and play and jump and would make a wonderful addition to an active household. If there’s another dog already in the home, staff recommends they attend a meet and greet with the shelter dog to ensure a good match.

If interested in meeting Jake, or other adoptable animals, please call the shelter at (530) 257-9200. Jake is neutered, up to date on his vaccinations, and heartworm tested negative.

In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, the Lassen County Animal Shelter will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23rd and Friday, Nov. 24th. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, Nov. 27th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Featured animals at the Lassen County Animal Shelter are available for adoption on a first-come-first-serve basis. According to California law, all adoptable dogs and cats must be spayed and neutered before leaving our facility. If interested in adopting an animal, please contact the shelter directly.

Current shelter hours during the COVID-19 pandemic are Monday through Friday, 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday. You can contact the shelter at 257-9200.

Free Thanksgiving Dinner, November 23rd. Susanville Assembly of God Free Thanksgiving Dinner will be available from 11:00 – 2:00p.m. They offer dine-in, drive thru, or delivery. For more information or to request delivery, please call 530.257.5000

It’s that time of year again. Lassen High School Soccer presents the Lassen High Alumni Soccer Game. If you are an LHS Soccer Alumni and would like to participate in the Annual Alumni Soccer Game, please contact the LHS Boys or Girls Soccer Coaches. LHS Boys & Girls Soccer vs. Men and Women Alumni’s. Date: Saturday, November 25th, Time: Women at 1:00p.m. and Men at 3:00p.m., Location: Riverside Park. For more information contact Boys Coach Johan at 530.249.7827 or Girls Coach Danny at 530.310.1923.

Susanville Assembly of God’s Annual Craft/Vendor Fair Christmas Marketplace located at 473-465 Richmond Rd N., Susanville. Friday, December 1st from 4:00 to 8:00p.m., and Saturday, December 2nd from 9:00 to 2:00p.m. Booth Cost: $40. Vendors Call 530.249.3702.

Crafters Wanted for Christmas Craft Fair at Lassen Community College. Friday, December 1st and Saturday, December 2nd. $65 for a 10’x10’ space. Contact: Lynda Alberico at 530.249.2774 or by email at lralberico@yahoo.com.

Soaring Eagle Blue Star Moms Holiday Craft Fair. December 1st and December 2nd. Soaring Eagle Blue Star Moms of Susanville will be holding their annual Holiday Craft Fair at the Veterans’ Memorial Hall. Unique gifts, dazzling jewelry, local artists, delicious food, home decor, and more. Friday 4:00 – 8:00p.m., and Saturday 10:00 – 3:00p.m.

The Motorheads, a Susanville car club, will be collecting toys, clothing and school supplies at their car show and meet on Saturday, December 2nd, to help support the Susanville Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program. The car show and collection event starts at 8:30a.m., December 2nd at Carlson’s Tire Pros on Riverside Drive. Donated gifts need to be brought back to Carlson’s before 11:30 to be included in the caravan of gifts to be delivered to the Salvation Army. Gift tickets can also be picked up, and gifts can be dropped off at Plumas Bank in Susanville before December 2nd, to be included in the caravan. All donations are tax-deductible and include a receipt. If you need more information, please text or call Shane at 1.530.867.7005.

Every Bloomin Thing presents Kids Christmas Kraft Class. Saturday, December 9th at 10:00am located at Every Bloomin Thing Garden Center and Gift Shoppe (705-670 US Highway 395 E, Susanville). A perfect Christmas gift for friends, family, and teachers. Your child can come to Klass and Kreate an adorable work of art to gift or keep for your holiday decorating! We are still working on our final project, there are SO many out there to choose from. We will be doing a Gnome theme. We have not had a Kids Klass for years, after many calls and requests, we are finally back. Tickets online at www.everybloomin.com/events–classes.htm

Lassen County Public Health presents: A Winter Wonderland. Friday, December 8th 2023 at 1445 Paul Bunyan Rd. Suite B from 3:00 to 6:00p.m. Pictures with Santa, Angel Tree, Hot Chocolate, Holiday Activities, Fun Games and Informational Booths.

Janesville Fire District presents their 2nd Annual Janesville Parade of Lights, Saturday, December 9th, Parade begins at 6:00p.m., staging at the firehall at 4:00p.m. Parade on Main Street looping from the Hall to the Dollar General. Tree lighting pictured with Santa, food, and drinks. Decorated & Well Lit Side by Sides, Tractors, Classic Cars Welcome. Entry Fee: New Toy or New Jacket. All donations go to local Janesville students. For more information or questions, Contact Chris at 530.310.0454.

Lassen County Fairgrounds Festival of Lights. December 8th-10th, 15th-17th, and 22nd – 25th. Sign up now. Bring joy and enchantment to our community this holiday season by setting up a display at the Festival of Lights. This magical drive-thru journey of twinkling trees, sparkling lights, and festive characters is a family-favorite tradition. Participation is free, and the best displays win cash prizes. Get your application at www.lassencountyfair.org or at the Lassen County Fairgrounds offices and be part of Susanville’s small-town Christmas experience.

Standish 4H Christmas Craft Fair will be held on December 8th, 9th and 10th. Come shop and have a hot lunch on Saturday and Sunday, Win A Decorated Christmas Tree or select other groups $2 drawing tickets. A variety of local vendors will bring a carousel of items for the holidays. A hot lunch will be available on Saturday and Sunday. At the Standish 4-H Hall, 718-880 Hwy 395 East Standish CA Just past the Wayside Gas Station and Market. If there are any questions, please call Virginia 530.310-1993.

VFW, Veterans of Foreign Wars William Davidson Post 2381 presents Saturday Breakfast. April Through December from 0800 hours to 1100 hours at the Veterans Memorial Hall. VFW Post 2381 will be serving breakfast on the 1st Saturday of each month. Breakfast is open to the public. Breakfast will be held downstairs in the Veterans Memorial Building in Susanville.

Lassen County Fair. This is your last chance to get your tickets to Jeremy McComb’s Christmas, Cowboy-Style Tour at the pre-season price. This must-see Christmas event features Christmas music, Cowboy Poetry, and a steak dinner for $50 (a minimum of two tickets is required per purchase). Get your tickets now at www.lassencountyfair.org and celebrate a traditional Western Christmas.

The holidays are upon us, and the Lassen County Fair Holiday Craft Fair is just around the corner. Friday, December 15th from 4:00 to 8:00p.m., and Saturday, December 16th from 9:00 to 2:00p.m. Featuring photos with Santa. Vendor applications available now. Pick up your vendor applications today.

The Susanville Symphony Presents: A Magical Christmas, on December 22nd and 23rd. Audience sing-a-longs, special soloists and more bring you closer to your family and to the holiday spirit that encapsulates this beautiful area we live in. Friday, December 22nd at 7:00p.m. and Saturday, December 23rd at 2:30 p.m., at the United Methodist Church, 60 S. Lassen Street. Tickets will be available at Lassen County Chamber of Commerce and Margie’s Book Nook.

Lassen Youth Fastpitch Softball Registration: $90, $10 Off for Siblings. Early Bird Signups: $80 only thru Jan. 16th, Dates Jan. 5th and Jan 16th, Time 5:00 to 7:00p.m. Regular Signups: Dates – Feb. 1st from 5:00 to 7:00p.m., and Feb. 17th from 10:00 to 12:00p.m. All signups will be held at comfort inn breakfast room. Signups close February 21st. Must be 4 by Jan. 1, 2024. Any questions? Contact Antonia Marro at 530.260.8091.

Lassen Family Services Budgeting and More Life Skills Course. Every Monday 4:00-5:00p.m., at Lassen Family Services, 1306 Riverside Dr. in Susanville. This week’s topic: Exploring Financial Literacy. An introduction to key terms in the financial world. Participants may join the course at any time. For more information, call 530.257.4599.

Calvary Kids Storytime, 450 Richmond Rd., Susanville, CA. Every Tuesday from 1:00-2:00p.m. Bring your kids to a Safe, Peaceful place where they can be a kid. There will be two book reading groups, ages 1-5 and 6-11. We will be reading biblical, moral, and outdoor books followed by a craft. Questions, call 530.257.4833

Join Lassen Library for Storytime and Craft Day in November. There are changes to the program schedule. Wednesday storytime and craft will be the same, but Tuesdays will be a craft day only. Hope to see you at these fun themes in November. Happy Thanksgiving – 11/22-23 No Storytime and Craft. Art – 11/28 Craft and Play, 11/29 Storytime and Craft.

There is parking at the Susanville Trailhead near the historic Susanville Railroad Depot, 601 Richmond Road.

Also remaining open is the Rocky Point East primitive camping area along the northwest shore of Eagle Lake along Lassen County Road A-1, about four miles west of the North Eagle Lake Campground.

The site is for fully self-contained camping and is accessible only when snow conditions allow. The access road is not plowed.

These sites will reopen at various dates next spring when conditions allow.

Susanville Soroptimists raise money to help the community by contributing to high school and college scholarships, adopting families for the holidays, girls self esteem program, teen esteem and dating violence day, Project Hope, Lassen Family Services women’s shelter, senior citizen’s utility assistance, Foster Kids Matter, Camp Ronald McDonald and many other worthwhile endeavors.

Here is the 2023 Price List

• Nuts & Chews 1 lb box $29
• Assorted Chocolates 1 lb box $29
• Milk Chocolate 1 lb box $29
• Dark Chocolate 1 lb box $29
• Soft Centers 1 lb box $29
• Truffles 1 lb box $32
• Truffles 8 oz box $16.50
• Peanut Brittle 1 lb 8 oz box $29

• Peanut Brittle 5 oz box $9.50
• Assorted Lollypops $28.50
• Assorted Lollypops – individual pops $1
• Dashing Delivery Gift Box 3.5 oz $11
• Assorted Molasses Chips 8 oz $14.50
• Assorted Peppermints 8 oz $14.50
• Toffee-ettes 1 lb $29.00

The Emerson Hotel at the corner of Main and South Lassen Streets around 1905 from a photo postcard.

The Bates Comedy Company

November 20, 1905

Chester Carter, the advance agent of the above named company, was in Susanville Tuesday and Wednesday, billing the town and making arrangements for two nights entertainment at the Emerson Hall – Friday and Saturday evenings of this week.

There are nine people in the company, and the management announces “M’liss” for Friday evening – for Saturday event the comedy, “Because I love you So.”

This company is coming from the north, and the Lakeview Examiner reports that the plays presented in that town were well patronized and appreciated.

Reserved seats at regular price may be obtained at the jewelry Store of J. B. Williams.