Modoc County Record Community Gatherings

Thursday, January 2

Start the New Year right

Start a Modoc Record subscription. It’s easy – just call the Record at 530-233-2632, email subs@modocrecord.com or stop by 201 West Carlos Street, Alturas for your choice of delivery options.

Sign up for an Online only subscription at www.modocrecord.com.

PLEASE NOTE: The Record office will be closed all Fridays in January.

Bookworm open

The Bookworm offers low-cost, slightly used books, DVD’s, VHS tapes, and audio products. Open Thursday, January 2, from noon to 4 p.m. There is a teaching materials section and great children’s section. Located west of the main library on W. 3rd St., Alturas. Stock is ever-changing.

Friday, January 3

The Record office is closed all Fridays in January

 

Stop by Bookworm

The Bookworm offers low-cost, slightly used books, DVD’s, VHS tapes, and audio products. Open Friday, Jan. 3 from noon to 4 p.m. There is a teaching materials section and great children’s section. Located west of the main library on W. 3rd St., Alturas. Stock is ever-changing.

Shop Humane Society

Second Chance Thrift Shop has a variety of items including nice clothing. Come support your local Humane Society at the corner of First and Court Streets, Alturas. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Donations of dry dog and puppy food are welcomed. Make a monetary donation to PO Box is 1383, Alturas CA 96101, checks can be mailed there, made out to HPHS.

Saturday, January 4

Sunday, January 5

MREA meeting

Modoc Recreational Estates Association will hold a meeting on Sunday January 5, 2020 at 3 p.m. at  Sons of the Pioneer Lake on Steelhead. 

Monday, January 6

Stop by Bookworm

The Bookworm offers low-cost, slightly used books, DVD’s, VHS tapes, and audio products. Open Mondays, from noon to 4 p.m. There is a teaching materials section and great children’s section. Located west of the main library on W. 3rd St., Alturas. Stock is ever-changing.

Tuesday, January 7

Wellbriety doors open

Wellbriety meetings will begin Tuesdays starting January 7, 2020 from 4-6 p.m. at Strong Family Health Center, 1203 Oak Street, Alturas. Free and open to the public. Any questions call Laura at (530) 233-4591.

Wednesday, January 8

Consider joining Historical Society

Modoc County Historical Society invites all interested to gather with them during their January 8 monthly meeting at 12 p.m. inside the Modoc Museum, 600 So. Main St., Alturas. Bring a sack lunch if desired.

Lunch group meets for New Year

Ladies Lunch Group will be Wednesday January 8, 2020 at

Wagon Wheel Restaurant, Alturas at noon. RSVP to Sue.

Thursday, January 9

Your Modoc Record is ready!

Stop by 201 West Carlos, Alturas, for your Record, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Modoc Record can also be purchased at many Modoc businesses.

Lose weight and keep it off

Trying to lose weight? Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) 1954 can help. Join the supportive group on Thursdays at the Senior Citizens Center, 906 West Fourth St., Alturas. Weigh-in 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Meetings from 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Come find support with TOPS, which has proven successful for many local men, women and teens.

Online, print or both – your choice

Start a Modoc Record subscription. It’s easy – just call the Record at 530-233-2632, email subs@modocrecord.com or stop by 201 West Carlos Street, Alturas for your choice of delivery options.

Sign up for an Online only subscription at www.modocrecord.com.

Coming Events

American Legion meeting

American Legion Post 163 will be holding their regular monthly meeting on Saturday, January 11 at 1:00 p.m. The meetings are held at the Veterans Memorial Hall located at 508 S Main St in Alturas. Members are encouraged to attend. Veterans who are not members, but are curious to see what the American Legion in Alturas is all about are welcome to attend as a guest. The American Legion is a great way to connect with other Veterans, and to continue to serve the Community and the Country.

 

Special free training offered here             

Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health 101, foundational principles and practices presented by Barbara Ivins, Ph.D and Miriam Silverman, Psy.D on Monday, Jan. 13, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free training for all, lunch provided. Registration at 8:30 a.m. at Strong Family Health Center, 1203 Oak St., Alturas. Location may be subject to change. See display ad for more information.

            

Plan ahead for childbirth - classes coming

Free five-week series of Childbirth Education classes start January 16 and Thursdays through Feb. 20 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. at the Early Head Start Center at 901 NE “A” Street in Alturas.

All expectant women and their birth partners are welcome to attend. Instruction on labor support for fathers or labor coaches will also be addressed. The classes are provided free of charge by Modoc County Public Health and Early Head Start. For more information or to sign up, please call Jennifer at (530) 233-6311.

Support Groups

Modoc County Inter-group Council AA/Al-Anon/NA Meeting Schedule AA Helpline/Meeting Info: 877-880-2880.

AA - Alturas Hilltoppers meets Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Federated Church, 307 East First St., Alturas.

 

Local 12 Step Meetings (Alcoholics Anonymous)
7:00-8:00 PM-204 W. 12th #5, Alturas

 

Monday:
12:00-1:00 PM-204 W. 12th #4, Alturas
8:00-9:00 PM-Federated Church, Alturas

 

Tuesday:
12:00-1:00 PM-204 W. 12th #5, Alturas
7:00-8:00 PM- Faith Baptist Church, Alturas

 

Wednesday:
12:00-1:00 PM-204 W. 12th #5, Alturas
7:00-8:00 PM-204 W. 12th #5, Alturas
8:00-9:00 PM- Federated Church, Alturas

 

Thursday:
12:00-1:00 PM -204 W. 12th #5, Alturas
5:30-6:30 PM-Cedarville Community Church
7:00-8:00 PM-1204 W. 12th #5, Alturas

 

Friday:
12:00-1:00 PM-204 W. 12th #5, Alturas
7:00-8:00 PM-204 W. 12th #5, Alturas
8:00-9:00 PM-Federated Church

 

Saturday:
12:00-1:00 PM-204 W. 12th #4, Alturas
7:00-8:00 PM-204 W. 12th #5, Alturas

 

Sunday:
7:00-8:00 PM-204 W. 12th #5, Alturas
8:00-9:00 PM Federated Church

Al-Anon meets on Tuesdays from 5:30 PM-6:30 PM- 204 W. 12th #5, Alturas

 

NA (Narcotics Anonymous):
meets Mon. & Fri at 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays: "Just for Today and Topic Discussion"; Fridays: Step Study. Meet at 204 W. 12th St, #5, Alturas.

Emergency Hotline: 1-888-982-8161. "That no addict seeing recovery need ever die."

 

 

Cedarville AA Valley Serenity Group at Surprise Valley Community Church is open Sunday at 5:30 p.m., non-smoking.
Sunrays of Hope is a wellness and recovery non-profit, drop-in self-help center focusing on socialization. The center is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 113 East North St., Alturas in the Lederer Building. Contact Billy Diaz, Director or Ida Baca, Operations Manager for more information at 530-233-9696 or 530-233-7222. Transportation available.

 

Celebrate Recovery - Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. at the Alturas Baptist Church, 500 West 4th Street - a bible based, twelve-step program for those with hurts, habits and hang-ups. All are welcome.

 

Looking for a place to meet? Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays - Sunrays is available to sponsor the center for private or non-profit groups. Please call Sunrays at 530-233-9696 or 530-233-7222 and leave a message for a call back.

 

LGBTQ+ Support Group meeting

 

Please join at Sunrays of Hope where individuals meet the first and third Saturday of each month to talk about issues which those in the LGBTQ+ community face. The goal is to provide a safe place for people to express their feelings and thoughts and create a support system within the community.

 

Described as "safe, confidential, enlightening, open minded, and snacks provided," join others at Sunrays of Hope, located at 113 E. North St., Alturas. Contact Jennifer (530) 708-7765 or Nicole at (707) 510-9488.