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Bulletin, Progressive, Record, Reporter Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 1B
REGIONAL
Colorful events of the season
TAKE A HIKE
Wllat: "The Heart K Ranch rom a Maidu Perspective"
Wlllen: Saturday, Oct. I, I 0 a.m. - I p.m.
WIRere: Heart K Ranch in Genesee
The scoop: Trina Cunningham will lead a hike at the Heart K
Ranch. Cunningham's ancestors founded the Davis Ranch (now
part of the Heart K Ranch) where she grew up, and her Mountain
Maid ancestors have inhabited Genesee Valley, Yotomato Koyo in
Maidu, from the beginning of memory.
The Feather River Land Trust, current owner of the Heart K, is
sponsoring the event to raise awareness about Haidu history and
culture. FRLT is working with Cunningham and others to ensure
Maidu access and to incorporate Maidu traditional ecological
knowledge into ranch management.
There is no charge for the event, but the land crust will be
accepting donations to compensate Cunningham for her time and
expertise.
Meet at the Heart K Ranch main house and be sure to bring
lunch and water.
Information: 283-5758, kkleven@frlt.org
WIRat: Fall Lea Peeper Century Bike Ride
When: Saturday, Oct. 8, ride start is 7 a.m., no later than
9:30 a.m.
Wlllere: Greenville High School
The scoop: Sixty-two and 100-mile routes wind through the
Indian Valley to Genesee, where those on the shorter route turn
around. Those on the longer route continue up to Antelope Lake.
Register by Oct. I, or pay a $5 late registration fee. Cost for either
route is $50, which includes lunch, rest stops, support, a patch and
a shower back at the high school.
Information: indianvalley.net or 284-6633
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VISIT A GRAVEYARD
W11at: "History Comes Nive"
When: Saturday, Oct. I, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Greenville Cemetery
The scoopl The evening begins in the Greenville Cemetery, where some of its most
interesting inhabitants will be featured.
The evening will continue back at the Greenville Cy Hall Memorial Museum, where
appetizers and beverages will be served, followed by a hot soup supper and dessert.
The evening will culminate with the results of a silent auction and chance clawings foF
local arts and crafts and other items.
The price for this evening is a tax-deductible donation
of $30 per person, with tickets available at the
museum or across Main Street at Sterling
Sage. Proceeds benefit the museum.
Information: 284-6633
GO FOR A BIKE RIDE
What: Rails to Trails Festival
When: Saturday, Oct. 8, I 0 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Susanville Railroad Depot, 601 Richmond Road
The scoop: The Rails to Trails Festival is a fun family event
celebrating the Bizz Johnson Trail, which runs from Susanville to
Westwood. This event is jam packed with activities: live music
by Wild Horse Drive, chili cook-off and salsa contest, children's
activities and drum circle, handcar rides and caboose tours.
This festival is home to the only side-by-side handcar races in
California. Bring your friends to barrel clown the tracks.
Information: 257-3252 or Ilttweb.org
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What: Mountain Harvest Festival
When: Saturday, Oct. 15, I - 5 p.m.
Where: Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds in
Quincy
TIRe scoop: More than two,dozen br'eweries
wilt pour more than 50 beers'for tasting. Prefer
wine? Quincy Natural Foods will have local and
organic wines available for sampling.
The musical lineup includes Rocket Surgery
and the Bob Woods Band.
Tasting passes are $35 in advance, $40 at the
gate; Plumas Arts members pay $30 advance
sale only. General admission is $7 or $5 for
members. Proceeds benefit PIt!m Arts.
Silent auctiop, food booh, ¢raft' and
bocce ball instruction and tournament round
out the afternoon.
On-site camping is $ I 0 per site or $20 for RV
hook-,, ps.
Informatlen: plumasarts.org or 283-3402
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SQUEEZE JUICE
What: Scavenge & Squeeze
When" Saturday, Oct. 22
Where: Quincy
111e scoop: Still in the planning stages, this new event,
co-sponsored by Transition Quincy and Quincy Natural
Foods, includes a community apple-juicing party. Organiz-
ers encourage you to start scouting local apple trees now.
Information: natalieboyack@hotmail.com
What: Dawn Institute Apple Squeeze
When: Sunday, Oct. 23, noon - dusk
Where: Dawn Community Center and Orchard at Indian
Falls
The scoop: The apple presses will be cranking out
gallons of juice at this annual celebration.
Folks are invited to bring their jugs and jars, musical
instruments and a potluck dish to share.
Falling leaves usually add a golden sparkle to the after-
noon while people of all ages wander through the orchard,
picking apples and exploring the vines and nearby gurgling
stream.., :
Musicians usually gath on the porch with their acoustic
instruments for impromptu sess ons of everything from old
folksy and gospel tunes to more modern songs.
CELEBRATE AT A
FESTIVAL
What: S3rd annual
Taylorsville Fall Festival
When: Saturday, Oct. I, I I a.m.
-3 p.m.
Where: Taylorsville Grange Hall
TIRe scoop: Luncheon will be
served up, along with slices of pie
from the renowned dessert
table. Baked goods and needle- •
work crafts will be for sale, and
the annual quilt drawing will be at
3 p.m.
Information: 284-7622
What: Plumas National Forest
Fall Festival
When: Saturday, Oct. 8, II a.m.
-3 p.m.
Where: Mt. Hough Ranger
District, 39696 Highway 70,
north of Quincy
TIRe scoop: Theeighth install-
ment of this free festival includes
And ,the food -- well, there is usly a great variety, hands-on activities for kidS; I
since it s a potluck. ' Audubon viewing stations; cam-
All comers are invited tO bring someth ng to share -- an munity display booths; Hum Ku
easy treat or something more elaborate to celebrate the
harvest season.
There will be presses on site, though people may bring
their own. Apples may also be brought or picked on
site.
Past participants have brought things like wild grapes,
pears and other fruits to add to the presses, though the'
wild grapes and plums may create a beverage with a kick
to it: fruity dessert wine, any-
one?
Other helpful items
participants might bring
include chairs or blankets to
relax on, and warm clothes
for the late afternoon hours
and a jar or jug to fill with
juice to take home.
Infomatlon: 284-6036
Intertribal Women's Community
Drum Circle Of Indian Valley; and
local musicians Johnny Walker,
Wade McMaster and Ryan Bauer.
Smokey Bear will be available for
pictures.
The Indian Valley Volunteer
Fire Department will be flipping
burgers, and the Pioneer/Quincy
Elementary School's sixth-
graders will have homemade
desserts for sale to raise funds
for their Watershed Education
Program.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Information: Kathy Powers
at 283-7618 or Mt. Hough
Ranger District at 283-0555
BUILD A SCARECROW
What: Scarecrow Building Contest
When: Saturday, Oct. 22, I I a.m. - dusk
re: Avonna's Critter Clippers, 3450 Highway 147,
I_ake Almanor
The scoop: Fun-loving folks of all ages will have a chance to
share their autumnal spirit and creativity
by participating in the first ever Scare-
crow Building Contest sponsored by
Avonna's Critter Clippers.
Contestants will be
provided a 6-by-8-foot
plot for their project.
Participants are re-
quired to supply their own materials.
No firework products or electricity
are allowed. Battery or solar powered
devices are OK.
The contest is free (there is a ,.
refundable $20 plot cleaning deposit
required) and open to the first
15 registrants.
Prizes will be awarded for first, ' '
second and third place. Scarecrows can remain
in plain view along the Eastshore Highway until Nov. 5.
Infomation, registration: critterclippers@gmail.com
BE A FASHIONISTA
at: Fall lnto Fashion
luncheon and show
MRrI: Saturday, Oct. 8, 11:30 a.m.
Where: Nakoma Golf Resort in
Gold Mountain
TIRe scoop: The Mohawk
Community Resource Center
(MCRC) is once again hosting its
"Fall Into Fashion" lunch and style
show.
There will be a no-host bar
and silent auction with luncheon
following. Local stores will supply
the latest fashions including
Queen Bee, Denim Blues,
Graeagle Mercantile, Eco Centric,
Woolly Notions, The Happy
Hunting Ground and Nakoma
Golf Resort. There will also be an
assortment of jewelry by Red
House Art, The Gold Rush and
Park Lane.
Models will be hometown ladies,
with Portola High Schoolcheer-
leaders serving aS the waitresses.
Tickets are $20 each, available
at the resource center, corner of
highways 89 and 70, or at the fol-
lowing stores: Queen Bee, The
Millworks and The Outpost in
Graeagle. Organizers expect the
event to sell out, so they recom-
mend purchasing tickets early.
Proceeds benefit the center.
Information, tickets:
MCRC at 836-0446