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ARTS
A.ND ENTERTAINMENT
• Events Around Plumas County
Wed, Feb. 29
Quincy:
Community Presentation by Tuskegee Airmen and widows, 10 a.m. - noon, Feather River College Gym at 570
Golden Eagle Ave.. Free admission. 'For information: Karen Pierson, 283-0202, ext. 273.
Senior Nutrition Center Luncheon with the Tuskegee Airmen, noon, Veterans Hall at 274 Lawrence St. Menu in-
rl,,d t,,rkey with all the trimmings. Cost is $2.50 for seniors, suggested donation of $6 for others. Onen to the
public; advance reservations required. To reserve: 283-0643.
Presentation by Tuskegee Airmen before showing of "Red Tails," 6:30 p.m., Town Hall Theatre at Main Street.
Movie starts at 7 p.m. Tickets $10;' advance tickets available at Quincy Natural Foods, Carey Candy Co., Town Hall
Theatre, online at plumasarts.org.
Inaugural Donkey Basketball Tournament, 7 p.m. Quincy High School large gym. Community and schoo teams
compete in 10-minute games shooting hoops while riding donk%,s. Pre-sale tickets available at Carey Candy Co.,
Epilog Books, Courthouse Cafe: adults $8, students (grades seven - 12) $6, children (grades six and below) $4.
Tickets at the door: adults $10, students $8, children $6. All proceeds support QHS students.
Fri, March 2
Quincy:
Artist's reception, 5 - 8 p.m., P]'umas County Museum at 500 Jackson St. Featuring photographer Carnie Jackson.
"People and Places of Plumas County" show runs through April 30 in Stella Fay Miller Gallery. For infermation:
283-6320,
Sat, March 3
Greenville:
"Winter Ball," The Waystation. For information: 284-6018.
Lake Almanor:
Rescheduling of Lake Almanor Snowmobile Club's annual Presidents Day.Poker Run HAS BEEN CANCELLED due
to lack of snow. No additional reschedule dates.
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Lassen Volcanic National Park:
Ranger-led snowshoe walk, 1:30 p.m., meet at Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center. Explorewinter ecology and
Lassen's geologic history for 1.5 to two hours. Must be at least 8, capable of moderate physical exercise. Infants
and children in carriers not allowed. Wear boots, dress in warm layers, bring water bottle. Snowshoes provided,
suggested donation $1. Reservations required for organized groups: 595-6133. For information: 595:4480.
Reno:
Feather River College rodeo team banquet, doors open at 6 p.m., Atlantis Casino and Resort. Meet the team, live
and silent auctions, live music, awards. Tickets $30. All proceeds benefit the Rodeo Program. For information, tick-
ets: Jesse Segura, jsegura@frc.edu, 283-0202, ext. 306.
Sierra Valley:
Signups for youth trap shooting program, 10 a.m., Sierra Valley Gun Club on A23, Open to children 9 - 18 that are
interested in learning about trap shooting. Participants can try the sport for $5. Equipment can be provided. For in-
formation: Tom Ketchum, 993-0226.
Table Mountain:
Guided tours, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve near Oroville. Department of Fish and
Game presents discussions of area geology, vistas, wildflowers, vernal pools, more. Tours last two hours, cover un-
even rocky terrain. Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes; bring water, snacks. Advance registration required at
dfg.ca.govllandslerlregion21northtable.html. Space limited, early registration recommended. Free; online donations
requested. For information: DFG Interpretive Services, (916) 358-2869.
Sun, March4
Lassen Volcanic National Park:
Ranger-led snowshOe'wafl';"lL:30p:nt; ' meet at' Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center. Explore winter ecology and
geologic hutory for !.5 to tW hours. Mus(be at least 8, capable of moderate physical exercise. Infants.
and chiidren in carriers not allowed. VVear boots, dress in warm layers, bring water bottle. Snowshoes provided,
suggested donation $1. Reservations required for organized groups: 595-6133. For information: 59-4480.
Tue, March 6
Quincy: •
Feather River College Entrepreneurship Speakers .Series, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Room 103 in Feather River College Learning
Resource Center. Valerie Flanigan, of Flanigan-Leavitt, will speak on "Mitigating Risk in Uncertain Times." Free ad-
mission and parking. For information: Amy Schulz, 283-0202, ext. 358.
Thu, March 8
Quincy:
Words & Music, 7 p.m., Morning Thunder. Open stage follows featured artist; sign up at the door to perform. Tick-
ets $3. Beverages available for purchase. For information: Plumas Arts, 283-3402.
Fri, March 9
Quincy:
Pirate Night at the Theater; dinner 5:15 - 6:30 p.m., theater 7 - 9 p.m.; Springs of Hope Christian Fellowship at 59
Bell Lane. Plumas Christian School family spaghetti dinner event features PCS band, Mini Pirates, middle school
drama team, high school drana team, Beautiful Feet Dance Company. Admission free; donations appreciated. Pro-
ceeds benefit PCS, drama department.
Sat, March 10
Greenville:
Annual Jiggs Dinner, 5 - 7 p.m., Masonic Lodge at the corner of Main and Mill streets. Put onby the ladies of the
Eastern Star and Sincerity Chapter. For information: 284-6643.
Plumas Talespinners StorySlam!, 7 - 9 plm., Indian Valley Recreation and Parks District Community Center at 209
Crescent St. (Highway 89). Storytelling competition open to the public to attend and perform personal five-minute
true story on theme "rescued." Sponsored by Plumas Talespinners Quincy and Indian Valley chapters. Judging,
prizes, live music, refreshments for sale. Adults $5, students with ID $3.12 teller spots. Non:alcoholic, non-smoking
event. For information, to sign up: 284-6393.
Lassen Volcanic National Park:
Ranger-led snowshoe walk, 1:30 p.m., meet at Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center. Explore winter ecologyand
La,sen's geologic history for 1.5 to.two hours. Must beat least 8, capable of'moderate physical exercise. Infants
and children in carriers not allowed. Wear boots, dress in warm layers, bring water bottle. Snowshoes provided,
suggested donation $1. Reservations required for organized groups: 595-6133. For information: 595-4480.
Quincy:
Noodles and Notes, Pangaea Cafe and Pub. Dinner seatings at 5, 6:15, 7:15 p.m. High school musicians will pro-
vide jazz music as entertainment. About 70 tickets available per seating. Tickets, $15, include food and .music;
available at Quincy Natural Foods, Pangaea. All proceeds (except from sale of alcohol) go to Quincy Junior-Senior
High Music Department.
Table Mountain:
Guided tours, 10 a.m.-and 1 p.m., North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve near Oroville. Department of Fish and
Game presents discussions of area geology, vistas, wildflowers, vernal pools, more. Tours last two hours, cover un-
even rocky terrain. Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes; bring water, snacks. Advance registration required at
dfg.ca.gov/lands/er/region2/northtable.html. Space limited, early registratiofi recommended. Free; online donations
requested. For information: DFG Interpretive Services, (916) 358-2869.
**To include free or nonprofit, fundraising, educational or charity events in this calendar,
email iburke@plumasnews.com or call Ingrid Burke at 2830. For sporting events, induding charity
golf tournaments, call Shannon Morrow at 283-0800 or email smorrow@plumasnews.com. We will
publish the name of the event, location, date, time and a phone number, as space permit
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Roast chicken, brown rice, mar-
i For the nutrition site in your inated vegetables, warm whole
i! larea call: "Chester, 394-7636; grain roll, sliced peaches
,Quincy, 283-0643; Greenville,
i: |284-6608; Portola, 832-4173 Tuesday, March 6
- "(call- day before to make *High sodium day.
|reservation); Blairsden, 836- Vegetarian. Spinach salad,
"0446 (Wednesdays only), egg sandwich, navy bean soup,
i" |Suggested lunch donation cubed pineapple
ii I .price is $2.50. One guest may
|accompany each senior, Wednesday, March 7
ii I. " mandatory ..--.charge' ...-- Orange juice,, pork roast, peas
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squash, warm whole grain|
bread, sliced apples
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Thursday, March 8
Ethnic. Enchiladas, black |
beans, spanish rice, spinach
salad, citrus cup |
Friday, March 9 |
Swedish meatballs, noodles,
stir fry vegetables, mandarin |
oranges, pudding
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Airmen land in Quincy today
Col. George S. "Spanky" Roberts was a member of the first class of pilots to graduate from the
Army Air Corps pilot training program. Roberts Commanded the 99th Fighter Squadron and the
332nd Fighter Group during World War II, Post-WWlI, Roberts was the first African-American
officer to command a racially mixed unit. He also fought in the Korean War as commander of
the 51st Air Base Group and the base at Suwon, Korea. Highly decorated, Roberts retired from
the military in 1968 and began a banking career with Wells Fargo. He retired in 1982 and died
shortly thereafter. Photo courtesy National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
The Tuskegee Airmen tions of the Tuskegee Air- • TuskegeeAirmen
have several appearances in men. District 4 Supervisor schedule for Feb. 29
Quincy today. The best op-
portunity is at Feather Riv-
er College in the gymnasi-
um between 10a.m. and
noon. Members of the group
will talk about their World
War II experience.
As of lastThursday, Feb.
23, Senior Nutrition Center
lunch tickets had sold out
and Plumas Arts Director
Roxanne Valladao said the
Wednesday night showing
of "Red Tails" has nearly
sold out:
Valiadao advised movie-
goers to check ticket avail-
ability by calling Plumas
Arts, 283-3402, or the Town
Hall Theatre, 283-1140, be-
fore going to the movie
house.
At its regular meeting
Feb. 21, the Board of Super-
visors approved a proclama-
tion to honor the contribu-
Lori Simpson will react the
proclamation at lunch.
Edith Roberts, widow of
the late Col. George S.
Roberts and an active mem-
ber of Tuskegee Airmen
Inc., will talk about the
Tuskegee Airmen Living
History project.
She will also share her re-
flections on the cultural and
historical impact of the
Tuskegee Airmen.
Roberts, a former teacher,
married her husband, the
first cadet to enter the
Tuskegee program and a
member of the first graduat-
ing class of pilots, following
his graduation in 1942.
TheForest Service has
sponsored the visit in recog-
nition of Black ttistor'y
Month. This year's theme is.
Black Women in American
l!jstory and Culture.
Community presentation,
Feather River Collegemulti- •
purpose room at 570 Golden
Eagle Ave., Quincy.
Tuskegee Airmen and widows
will be available 10 a.m. -noon.
Admission is free. For ,more
information, contact Karen
Pierson at 283-0202, ext. 273.
Senior Nutrition Center
luncheon, Veterans Hall at
274 Lawrence St., Quincy.
Tuskegee Airmen will be at the
center for lunch at noon. Menu "
includes turkey with all the trim-
mings. This event has sold out.
"Red Tails" showing, Town Hall
Theatre on Main Street, Quincy.
Tuskegee Airmen will be on
hand at 6:30 p.m.; movie starts
at 7 p.m. Call Town Hall Theatre
for ticket availability; as of press
time, the Wednesday show was
almost sold out. The movie will
also show at 7 p.m. March 1;
regular admission applies.
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Open Tues-Sat 5-8pm
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