Thursday,
February 19th
Thursday, February 19th Crazy Quilters gather Crazy Quilters will gather at the home of Sharon Carey at 403 N.
East D Street, Alturas at 7 p.m., February 19. Crazy Quilters is an
informal group with no dues or requirements, other than an interest
in quilting. One need not be an expert quilter. Anyone new to quilting
or with an interest in the art form is welcome and encouraged to attend.
If further information is necessary, please call 233-3293. Vitality meeting The time and date of the monthly Economic Vitality meetings has changed to the third Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. The next meeting will be today, Thursday, February 19 at 3 p.m. at the Modoc Employment Center Alliance for Workforce Development, Inc. office on Main Street, Alturas. Public welcome. Join Book Discussion group On February 19 Modoc County Library's Third Thursday Book Discussion
Group will meet at the Alturas Library. Joanna Chrysler will facilitate
the discussion of Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. Copies of the
novel are available for checkout at the library. You are invited to
join this lively group at the Modoc County Library, 212 W. 3rd St.,
Alturas. Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Newcomers always welcome. Please
call Cheryl Baker, County Librarian, at 233-6340 for more information.
Celebrate Recovery Are you struggling with an addiction that seems overwhelming? There
is hope for you in this Biblically-based program called Celebrate
Recovery. It meets each Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. at Alturas Baptist
Church, located at 500 West Fourth Street. Attendance is free and
open to all, however there may be a nominal cost for curriculum materials.
Ed Allen is the leader of this ministry, and he would be happy to
welcome you to this informative and inspirational quest for freedom
in Christ. If you have questions, please call the church at 233-3725. Women's Basketball night Women's basketball games are offered Thursday nights at the
Modoc Middle School, West Fourth St., Alturas. Play runs from 7:30
p.m. to 9 p.m. every Thursday. There is no cost to play and no registration
required. Girls are invited too. Call Erin Bevil for more information
at 530-233-6644. Lighten your load 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, February 20th Cedarville ‘Jam' Friday Enjoy a variety of music at the Cedarville Jam on Friday night, Feb.
20 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Senior Center in Cedarville. This
week's theme will be historical songs. Bring a song, an instrument
and/or voice or come to enjoy the music. The group meets the first
and third Fridays of the month. Place bids at art auction The Art Center is currently holding a silent auction with tickets
for door prizes for bidding on auction items through Saturday, Feb.
28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by to place a bid on the works of local
and regional artists and craftspeople in pottery, jewelry, prints,
paintings, drawings and more. Art Center volunteers are not eligible
for door prizes. The winner will choose from a lot of three paintings. Rehearsals are beginning for the Easter Musical, entitled "Come
to Calvary," which will be presented Good Friday, April 10, 7:00
p.m. at Alturas Baptist Church. Choir rehearsals will take place each Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
at the church, located at 500 West Fourth Street. All interested in
participating are invited. To facilitate learning the music,
printed music and listening CD will be furnished. Narrators
and orchestral participants are also needed. Orchestra rehearsals
will be announced soon. For further information, please call
the church at 233-3725. Fear of Public Speaking? Problem Solved! Toastmasters is a speaking and leadership club that helps with speech
delivery, effectiveness, meeting management, and also fear and
nervousness in public speaking. Be the one to stand up at a
wedding, funeral, or town meeting and be able to speak without fear.
You have something to say. Guests are encouraged; there is absolutely
no pressure. Just come and watch for as long as you want. The
group meets Friday mornings at 7:45 a.m. at Modoc Public Health 441
N. Main St. Use South entrance - look for Toastmaster sign.
For more information, please call Valerie Lantz at 233-5085. Saturday, February 21st Adin hosts benefit dinner A benefit dinner for the Dick Hiatt family of Adin,
will be an all-you-can eat Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 21 from
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Adin Community Hall. Tickets will be available
at the door for $7 per person. In addition, donations will also be
welcomed. Public welcome. SEALS host annual dinner SEALS After school program will present their third
annual barbecued tri-tip dinner Saturday, Feb. 21 from 5 p.m. to 8
p.m. at the Senior Center in Cedadrville. Presale tickets, $10 at
Page's Market and from After school students. Tickets at the
door, $12. Fund will be used for the group's end of the year
trip. Come for tri-tip, salad, rolls, beans, baked potato, dessert
and drinks. Hebrew roots seminar in Canby Guest speaker Scot Dryer of Profound Prophecy International will return Saturday, Feb. 21, 1 p.m. at Light of Menorah, Messianic Israel Fellowship, 713 County Road 214, Canby. Free event; an offering will be warmly received. Reservations and information, 530-233- 1138. Blackpowder shoot Alturas Rifle and Pistol Club will hold their monthly
black powder silhouette shoot at the club range on Centerville Rd.,
Alturas on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 9 a.m. at Centerville Rd., Alturas.
Public welcome. "See how your forefathers got the evening meal,"
say organizers. Share your heart High Plateau Humane Society will feature at least three dogs and two cats needing good homes this Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its weekly Adopt-a-Pet day at Second Chance Thrift Store, 110 E. First Street, Alturas. Tickets for the fourth annual Taste of Alturas dinner are also available there for $20, adults; $10 per child. Sunday, February 22nd Benefit dinner, auction The fourth annual Taste of Alturas, a buffet dinner
featuring specialties of area will begin serving at 4 p.m. Sunday,
Feb. 22 at Veterans Hall, Alturas. Laura Hill will provide background
music. Auctions will benefit the High Plateau Humane Society. Presale
tickets at Second Chance Thrift Store, 110 E. First St., Alturas for
$20, adults; $10 per child. Citizen of the Year dinner in Cedarville, 6 p.m. at
Senior Center. Shotgunners gather Join the shotgun shoots each Sunday at 10 a.m. at Alturas Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun Range, Centerville Rd., Alturas. Public welcome. Monday, February 23rd Final week for Buck-a-bag sale Monday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. find Buck a Bag book deals for the entire month of February at the Bookworm, operated by Friends of the Modoc County Library, located behind the library at 212 West Third St., Alturas. Stop by. You pick the selections and Bookworm volunteers will provide the bags. Tuesday, February 24th Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), Feb. 24 Pancake Supper at St. Michael's The annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will be offered to the public
on Tuesday, February 24 serving from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Michael's
Episcopal Church, 310 North St., Alturas. Tickets will be available
at the door, $5 for adults; $2 for kids 12 and under. All-you-can-eat
pancakes, ham and eggs. Everyone welcome. Men's Fellowship Men's Bible Study Fellowship welcomes those interested to join
them at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at the Bullock's Donuts in Alturas. Pastor
Mel Chasteen of Alturas Baptist Church guides the discussions. All
are welcome. Bingo Tuesdays Tuesday night Bingo games hosted by Veterans' Auxiliaries will open at 6:30 p.m. February 24 Veterans' Memorial Hall, So. Main Street. Anyone 18 and older is welcome to play. Wednesday, February 25th Canby CSD public meeting The Canby Community Services District will meet Wednesday, Feb. 25
at 7 p.m. at the Canby Fire Hall. This meeting is an important one
and all residents of the community are encouraged to attend. We will
be presenting goals and moving forward with applications on a water
project for the Canby Community Services District. Please attend,
your questions and opinions are important. Sales aid Food Bank Every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the side entrance to the TEACH building at 112 E. Second St., Alturas, the Clothing Closet sale is ongoing. The public is welcome to stop by to pick up a bag for one dollar; no limit to the number of bags. Proceeds benefit the Modoc Emergency Food Bank. The sale will continue until future notice. Thursday, February 26th Blood Drive in Valley The Blood Drive in Surprise Valley will be held Thursday, Feb. 26 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the All Season's Restaurant, Modoc Fairgrounds. T-shirts will be given to donors. "Please support your local hospital by donating blood." VFW 7888 Auxiliary will be sponsoring the drive and refreshments. Blood Centers of the Pacific ask that you bring a photo ID and donor card. Free cholesterol testing with every donation.
The Modoc Senior Center will be hosting a 98th birthday party for
Al Crudele on Friday, Feb. 27. Come join in lunch and bring Al a birthday
card. Please call 233-4438 to make a lunch reservation in advance. Comedy tour at Niles A benefit for the A.C.T. Niles Theater will feature the Pow Wow Comedy
Tour on Feb. 27 with two shows; family show at 6 p.m.; Adult show
at 8:30 p.m. Tickets at the door, $10 for adults; $5 for seniors,
children 12 and under. The event is being sponsored by Strong Family
Health Center ,RISE and Cedarville Rancheria. Free breakfast for Seniors Lookout Grange #415 will serve a free breakfast for senior citizens
over 60 on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Lookout
Fire Hall, Lookout. For anyone under 60 years, the cost is $3.50 for
breakfast. Davis Creek hosts Crab Feed Davis Creek Women's Fire Auxiliary will hold a Crab Feed on
Saturday, Feb. 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Davis Creek Grange
Hall. Pre sale tickets, $25 available from Bev at 530-233-3708. No
tickets will be available at the door. ‘Helping Hands' to meet "Alturas Helping Hands" February meeting and potluck will
be held Saturday, February 28 at 3 p.m. at the Christian Life Assembly
Church, corner of West Third and B St., Alturas. "We are looking
forward to welcoming anyone who wants to reach out to our community
and lend a helping hand. Please feel free to bring a non-perishable
food to share with those in need. For further information, membership
or questions, please contact Bonnie Wheeler at (530) 233-1239 or Cathy
at 233-7062. Lunch group plans outing The monthly Modoc Ladies Luncheon will be held at Antonio's
on Wednesday, March 4 at noon. For information and reservations please
call 233-5217. World Day of Prayer Join in the World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 6 at 2 p.m. at the
Surprise Valley Community Church in Cedarville. Refreshments following
the service. All are welcome. Special workshops Everyone is invited on Friday, March 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.,
or Saturday, March 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Modoc High's Oxley
Social Hall. At both workshops, Clay Robert will teach, instruct and
inspire all to become asset builders in the lives of all children.
Refreshments will be served. Join the fun. RSVP to Child and Family
Resources, 530-233-7115. Winter Yard Sale Alturas Helping Hands will hold a Winter Yard Sale, without the yard,
Saturday, March 7 at 8 a.m. to ?, inside the former "Corner Deli"
across from the Modoc Courthouse. If you have any items you wish to
donate "to a good cause" please call Bonnie at 233-1239. Legion Auxiliary to meet Clifford Harter American Legion Auxiliary will hold their regular
meeting March 7 at 11 a.m. at the Veterans' Memorial Hall, So.
Main St., Alturas. Benefit dinner, auction The Tim Copp (of Adin) Family Benefit dinner and auctions on March
7, start at 5 p.m. at the Bieber Memorial Hall. Auction starts at
5:30 p.m. Both live and silent auctions, a cake auction and 75/25
raffle will be held. Lasagna dinner tickets are $10 for adults; $5
for kids (ages six and under). Donations of items for all the auctions are being sought. Please
contact Jenna at 294-5238 or Andrea, 260-1024 for pre-sale dinner
tickets or with items to donate. Tickets will also be available at
the door. MREA Board meeting A special meeting of the Board of Directors of Modoc Recreational
Estates Association will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March
7 at Sons of the Pioneers Park on Steelhead Lane. Agenda items
include road maintenance, payment of association outstanding bills,
and insurance coverage. A full agenda for the meeting to be
posted at the Sons of the Pioneers Park and at the US Post Office,
Alturas. Hoop Wars deadline The 12th annual Basketball Tournament sponsored by Hoop Wars Committee will be held March 6,7,8 in Surprise Valley High School Gym, Cedarville. Team reservations are required by Feb. 19 with $100 deposit. For more information please call Hanna Goodwin at 530-640-1300. Play will be limited to 10 men's teams and six women's teams, 10-player limit per team.
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