Gatherings for the week of September 2nd, 2010
“Gatherings” is meant to provide an information outlet for public service announcements for non-profit groups. Please include the name of the event, time and date it is scheduled and the place and address at which it is being held, name of sponsor, any cost involved and a phone number for the public to call for more information.
Announcements are published free for non-profit groups as space permits. Send announcements to Gatherings: c/o Modoc County Record, P.O. Box 531, Alturas, CA 96101 or stop by the Record office at 201 West Carlos St., Alturas; phone (530) 233-2632 or e-mail to record1@modocrecord.com. Announcement deadline is 11 a.m. each Wednesday to make the following day’s Record.
Thursday, September 2nd
Childbirth series begins
A five-week series of classes in Childbirth Education will begin Sept. 2 and continue every Thursday evening through Sept. 30 4. Classes will run from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with certified instructors Tanya Schulz, RN, PHN and Marge Shepherd, LVN at the Family Development Center, 901 N.E. “A” Street, Alturas.
Topics to be covered will include: Fetal development, breathing techniques, how to time contractions, the stages of labor, breastfeeding and many other issues surrounding the birth of an infant. Instruction on labor support for fathers and other “coaches” will also be addressed.
All expectant parents are welcome and there is no charge for the series. Classes are provided by Early Head Start, Modoc County Public Health Department and the Welcome Baby Program. For more information, please call Tanya at 233-6311 or Marge at 233-7138.
Square dancing picks up tonight
John Burke of Alturas has just returned from a week of square dance learning at the NorCal Callers School in Sunnyvale. Join the start of square dancing this Thursday, Sept. 2 at 6 p.m. and each Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Federated Church, First and East Streets in Alturas. ABC dancing will be taught during the first hour. No partner or experience needed. Just wear comfortable shoes and plan to have a happy time. The second hour will be focused on basic round dancing moves and simple round dances. Call John Burke at 530-233-2342 for more information.
Daphnedale meeting
Daphnedale Community Service District will hold a Board meeting to discuss finances. Daphnedale property owners welcome. The meeting will be held at the Forest Service office conference room on West 12th Street, Alturas on September 3 at 6 p.m.
Sheriff’s Posse meeting
Modoc County Sheriff’s Posse will meet Thursday, Sept. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Conference Room of the Sheriff’s office in Alturas. These regular monthly business meetings will be held the first Thursday of each month at the conference room location. Officers, directors and interested members to attend. Captain John Looper will conduct the meetings.
Lakeview Fair opens
The Lakeview Round Up opens September 2 through 6 in Lakeview, OR, for fair time. Joe Nichols will be headlining the Saturday night concert. The rodeo and Destruction Derby is on Sunday. Parade and second rodeo on Monday.
Modoc Record day!
The newspaper is available inside the Modoc Record office, 201 W. Carlos St., Alturas or from the green vending machine on the sidewalk in front of the office. (A tip: Don’t press the black button to open the machine – simply drop your change into the slot and pull the green handle down). The Record may also be purchased inside many businesses throughout Modoc.
Support for dieters
Take the weight off and keep it off with help from TOPS #CA 1954. The group meets each Thursday at the Modoc Senior Center, 906 West Fourth St., Alturas from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; weigh-ins from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. TOPS stands for Taking Off Pounds Sensibly and has proven successful for many local residents. For further information please call 233-4069.
Friday, September 3rd
Reminder:
Modoc Record closes at 1:00 p.m. every Friday
Join Toastmaster Fridays
The Warner Mountain Toastmasters Club will meet this Friday at Quizno’s Party and Conference Room, located in the Bear Creek Mall on Main Street, in Alturas. Meetings are held every Friday morning at 7:45, except for the third Friday of the month, when the club meets in Cedarville at the Café .22. Make new friends and have fun as you improve your speaking and leadership skills. For more information visit our website at http://warnermountain.freetoasthost.cc or contact Dina McElwain at 530-233-4483.
Bible Study welcomes
Modoc Full Gospel Indian Mission invites you to their Bible Study on Friday mornings at 11 a.m. at 1010 W. Henderson St., Alturas. “All are welcome to come fellowship with us and enjoy the word of God together,” says Pastor Carrie Trejo.
This Friday, Sept. 3, the group will meet at Main Street Coffee at 11 a.m. for food and fellowship in the Word. For questions call Carrie (530) 708-1604.
Nice finds at Humane Society
Check out the deluxe doghouse and beautiful quilt on display at the Second Chance Thrift Store on Friday, Sept. 3. They both will be awarded to some lucky person who buys tickets for a chance to win this very sturdy, warm house for their dog this winter. Kittens and one mellow adult cat await their forever home at the thrift store and will be glad to greet and amuse you with their antics. Even thought it is a long weekend, High Plateau Humane Society’s thrift Store is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., as usual.
Play Bingo at Sr. Center
Come to the Senior Center, 906 W. 4th St, Alturas and play Bingo every Friday and Tuesday from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Players must be 18 and older. The center is in need of a Bingo caller to call Bingo on Tuesdays. If you are interested, please call Marie at 233-4438.
Closet sales help Food Bank
On Fridays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12 noon, the Modoc Clothing Closet continues to offer a fundraising sale at the side entrance to the TEACH, Inc. building, 112 E. Second St., Alturas. Proceeds benefit the Modoc Emergency Food Bank. Many of the donated clothing and household items are used to help victims of domestic violence and families in need. The sales are made possible thanks to a surplus of donated clothing.
Saturday, September 4th
Explore Rotary’s Attic Sale
Alturas Rotary’s Annual Attic Sale will have something for everyone on Saturday, Sept. 4 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Main and Modoc Streets, Alturas. Stop by. Proceeds will benefit local youth.
Bake Sale helps building fund
Modoc Full Gospel Indian Mission will hold a bake sale at 4Corners Market, Alturas on Saturday, Sept. 4 beginning at 9 a.m. The proceeds will go toward the Mission’s building fund. For questions call Carrie (530)708-1604.
Legion Auxiliary to meet
American Legion Auxiliary #163 will hold its regular meeting on Saturday, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. at the Veteran’s Hall in Alturas.
Veterans’ meetings
The Alturas Veterans monthly meeting will be held at the Veterans’ Hall this Saturday, Sept. 4. VFW Post 3327 will meet at 10 a.m.; American Legion Post 1 63 at 11 a.m. and AmVets Post 2003 at 12noon. All members are asked to please attend – you are needed.
Center fire silhouette shoot
The first Saturday of every month at 9 a.m., Alturas Rifle and Pistol Club will hold its monthly Pistol Caliber Center Fire Silhouette Shoot. These shoots are for anyone from beginner to expert, to help improve their shooting skills. If you have a handgun or rifle chambered for a pistol cartridge, bring it and join the other shooters for a morning of fun and friendly competition. For more information call Jackie at (530) 233-5346. Join them on Sept. 4.
See adoptable pets
Cute kittens and maybe a dog or two will be on display at the Second Chance Thrift Store that benefits the High Plateau Humane Society this Saturday. Also, the store is a place to shop for quality and fashionable fall clothing at terrific prices. Store hours: 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. at First and Court streets in Alturas.
Big night for Burners
Burning Man, the annual art festival and temporary community based on radical self-expression and self-reliance in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada opened its gates on August 30. The Man burns on Sept. 4 and Burning Man ends on September 6.
Museum, River Center open
The Modoc County Museum, River Center and Alturas Chamber of Commerce, all co-located at 600 So. Main St., Alturas, will be open to the public on Saturday, 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Nominal admission.
Sunday, September 5th
Car wash, bake sale
The Modoc High School Music Dept. is raising funds for their trip to Berkeley Band Day in October. A car wash and bake sale will help on Sunday, Sept. 5 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. behind the American Ag Credit building, in Alturas, next to State Farm Insurance and Munch Box.
Trap, skeet shoots
Alturas Shotgun Shooters will hold Trap and Skeet shoots every Sunday starting at 9 a.m., until all shooters are out of ammo. Any person interested in shooting, from the just curious to the pro, is invited to participate. Contact Roy a call at (530) 640-3110 for more info.
Alternative Sunday service
The Sunday Night Alternative Service at Christian Life Assembly on West B Street, Alturas, continues at 6 p.m. each Sunday. Call Pastor Clarence McCarty at (530) 233-2216 for more information.
Monday, September 6th
Taking Labor Day off
City of Alturas offices will observe Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 6. All offices will be closed. The County of Modoc changed its schedule and will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6, in observance of Labor Day, instead of the originally scheduled Wednesday, Sept. 1.
The Modoc County Record office will also be closed Monday, Sept. 6, along with U.S. Post Offices, banks, schools, state and federal offices.
Car wash, Bake sale
The Modoc High School Soccer Club will hold a car wash and bake sale on September 6 from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. behind American Ag Credit office in Alturas, located next to State Farm and Munch Box. Proceeds will help cover game/travel expenses.
Museum, River Center open
The Modoc County Museum, River Center and Alturas Chamber of Commerce, all co-located at 600 So. Main St., Alturas, will be open to the public on Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nominal admission. Volunteers keep the center open.
Become a WOW
Join “WOW” Watching Our Weight group meeting for weigh-ins, programs and support on Mondays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Church of Christ, Warner St., Alturas. Men, women, youths welcome. No dues; scales available. A once a month donation will help cover the cost of the church hall. Keep the weight off or take weight off by joining the group.
Country Jam night
The Country Jam in Alturas gathers Monday evenings from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Veterans’ Memorial Hall, So. Main St., Alturas. Bring your voice, instrument or come to listen. Admission is free. Donations go to the Big Flag Fund and refreshments.
Agencies relocate
The Child & Family Resource Center, which includes the State Preschool administration, Mt. View Foster Care, First Five Modoc Readiness and the S.E.A.L.S. After School Program Director have relocated to the New Directions building, 802 N. East St., Alturas. All phone numbers will remain the same.
Tuesday, September 7th
Grief, Loss Support Group
A group dealing with grief and loss is forming and intends to meet at the TEACH, Inc. office on Tuesday, Sept. 7 from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Please call 233-3111 and ask for extension 235 and leave your name and phone number, so that staff may contact you for a brief interview.
Making plans
There will be a meeting on Tuesday, September 7 at 9:00 a.m. to plan the Walk to School Day and a Fall “Walk Modoc.” Please feel free to Holly Stains at Modoc Public Health Dept. with comments or questions.
Gun Club membership to meet
Alturas Rifle and Pistol Club members will meet Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. Come out and learn about all the things planned for your club. Maybe you have some new ideas to share or just want to have a say about things in general. Join the rest of the members at the clubhouse on Centerville Road, Tuesday night.
Bingo Night
Veterans’ Women’s Auxiliaries host Bingo games on Tuesday evenings. Early Bird Bingo starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans’ Memorial Hall, So. Main St., Alturas. Players must be 18 or older to play the games.
Play Bingo at Sr. Center
Come to the Senior Center, 906 W. 4th St, Alturas and play Bingo every Friday and Tuesday from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Players must be 18 and older. The center is in need of a Bingo caller to call Bingo on Tuesdays. If you are interested, please call Marie at 233-4438.
Wednesday, September 8th
Historical Society to meet
The Modoc County Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 8 at the Whistle Stop Depot at Fourth and East Streets in Alturas. Bring a sack lunch and join them at noon. Visit the Modoc County Museum. Chamber of Commerce/ and The River Center now open Monday through Saturday at the South end of Main Street, Alturas.
Come for lunch and games
The Senior Center hosts Game Day on Wednesdays at 906 W. Fourth St., Alturas. The center has a variety of games available or bring your own and join the fun. Lunch is served at noon Tuesdays through Fridays. Check out the lunch menus printed weekly in the Modoc Record. Please call the center a day ahead for lunch reservations, 233-4438.
Trap and skeet shoots
Alturas Shotgun Shooters holds Trap and Skeet shoots on Wednesdays starting at 5 p.m., ending when all shooters are out of ammo. Any person interested in shooting, from the just curious to the pro, is invited to attend. Contact Roy at 640-3110 for more info.
Sales aid Food Bank
On Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m.-12 noon, the Modoc Clothing Closet continues to offer a fundraising sale at the side entrance to the TEACH, Inc. building, 112 E. Second St., Alturas. Proceeds benefit the Modoc Emergency Food Bank. Many of the donated clothing and household items are used to help victims of domestic violence and families in need. The sales are made possible thanks to a surplus of donated clothing.
Thursday, September 9th
Fire Safe Council meeting
If you are interested in programs that mitigate the threat of wildfire to forests and property, you are cordially invited to attend the monthly meetings of the Modoc Fire Safe Council. The next meeting is on Thursday, September 9 at 7 p.m. at the Quizno's conference room. If you live in a rural area and have not created your 100 ft. defensible space, please call the Modoc Fire Safe Council, (530) 233-5516 and see if you qualify for a FREE assistance.
Garden Club meets
Join the Alturas Garden Club at their next meeting on Thursday, Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. at the historic Whistle Stop Depot on the corner of Fourth and East Streets, Alturas. Guests welcome.
Coming Soon
SVEC annual meeting
Surprise Valley Electrification Corp. will hold it annual meeting on Saturday, Sept. 11 at Modoc County Fairgrounds at 10 a.m. Election of directors, lunch, entertainment by Jonathan DaBill and other local musicians and prizes. All SVEC consumers welcome.
Pick up some great books for fall
Get some gently used books for your fall reading! Many high quality books will be available for sale the week of September 13 through 18 at the Alturas library, 212 West Third Street. Sale hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am till 2:00 pm. Sponsored by Friends of the Modoc County Library.
Auditions for MPAT play
Modoc Performing Arts Theater encourages the public to audition Sept. 13 and 14, Monday and Tuesday at 7 p.m. for the comedy, “The Curious Savage.” A cast of six females and five males will be needed. “Sorry, there are no children’s roles,” says Director Sadie Camacho, who can be reached at 233-9249 for further information.
CAC meeting
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) will meet Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. at the Modoc County Office of Education.
The CAC is a group of parents, educators, service providers, and others who advocate for the needs of students with disabilities of all kinds and their families. They meet the second Tuesday of each month, except July and December.
California Indian Day event
The Mt. Bidwell Second annual California Indian Day Celebration and Reunion honoring the Ft. Bidwell Indian Boarding School Elders will take place September 18 in Ft. Bidwell. A parade, honored guests, vendors, a slideshow, awards and feast are being planned. Public welcome. Randy L’Teton will return with her 2010 coin. Ambitious and energetic volunteers are being sought to help with the event. If interested please contact Anita Williams at (530) 279-2067 or email yahoowilliams4@gmail.com.
Church fund raiser
Stop by the Yard Sale on September 18 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Community Presbyterian Church, 442 Second St., Tulelake.
Canine Carnival
Admission is free to the third annual Chico Canine Carnival, a family and pet friendly event on Sunday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m.- 3p.m. at 20th Street Community Park, off Highway 99 on N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. All proceeds go to the Butte Humane Society. All dogs must be kept on a leash (no flexi leashes please). Demonstrations, vendors, contests and activities. Event is organized by Butte County Kennel Club and ISCCD.
Support Groups
Support Groups
Modoc County Intergroup Council
AA/Al-Anon/NA Meeting Schedule
Info: (530) 640-2062
Email: mcic2004@frontiernet.net
AA Helpline/Meeting Info: 1-877-880-2880
Adin AA
Alcoholic Anonymous meetings are held Thursdays, 7 p.m. at he Community Center on Main St., Adin.
Alturas AA
Brown Baggers
110 West Carlos Street
Daily, 12 Noon & 7:00 pm, Open
Hilltoppers Group
Federated Church
307 East First Street
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun. 8:00 pm, open,
Non-Smoking
Traditions Group
Faith Baptist Church
700 West Carlos Street (Corner of Carlos & West)
Tues, 7:00 pm, open, Non-Smoking
Men’s Breakfast Group Meeting
110 West Carlos St.
Saturday 9:00 am (Breakfast at 8:30)
Women’s Serenity Group
110 West Carlos Street
Thursday, 6:00 pm, Non-Smoking
Alturas Al-Anon
Al-Anon Group
110 W. Carlos St
Tue. 5:30 pm, Non-Smoking
Cedarville AA
Valley Serenity Group
405 Bonner Street
Sun. 6:00 pm, Open, Non-Smoking
Narcotics Anonymous
Just for Today
Cedarville NA
405 Bonner St., Cedarville Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Bieber AA
All Groups meet at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Firstt & Cedar Streets, Bieber, CA
Keynotes Group
7 pm – Tues. & Fri
Bieber NA
Sunday - 1:00 pm
Friday nights at Sunrays
Fridays at 6 p.m. is DVD movie night for all ages on a 52-inch screen - a different movie each Friday and refreshments at Sunrays for Hope, 519 Main St., Alturas. Sunrays is a non-profit, drop-in center focusing on emotional and psychological wellness, independence and socialization.
Family/Teen day at Sunrays
Saturday is Family/Teen day at Sunrays for Hope, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 519 Main St., Alturas. Ping pong, pool table, air hockey, foosball and Wii gaming system are available, along with horseshoes and an outdoor basketball hoop. Services are without charge.
Seniors discuss issues
Sunrays of Hope at 519 Main St., Alturas hosts a Senior Peer-to-Peer discussion group with Linda Martinez and Emilie Martin from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays. Transportation can be arranged for those senior citizens interested in attending. Please call 233-7222.
Sunrays is a non-profit, drop-in center with resources for individuals and their families and peers helping peers in a comfortable, home-like setting. The center’s motto, “Where the healing begins with you,” focuses on emotional and psychological wellness, independence and socialization.
Diabetic support group
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Diabetic Support Group at Sunrays for Hope, 519 Main St., Alturas. Those newly-diagnosed and their family members are welcome to come learn together.
Support groups at Sunrays
The following support groups meet at Sunrays for Hope, 519 Main St., Alturas. Interested parties welcome.
Wednesday: 2 p.m., a Grief support group meets for those who have lost a family member and are learning to cope with life and their grief.
Wednesdays: 4 p.m., Anger Management group will meet on how to deal with anger issues (by referral or walk-ins welcome).
Wednesday: 6 p.m., Depression support group meets for discussion.
Call us Monday through Thursday 8:30AM - 5:00PM and 8:30AM -1PM on Fridays at (530) 233-2632 or e-mail us at record1@modocrecord.com.
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