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Wednesday, NOv. 23, 2011 1B
INSIDE SECTION B:I EDITORIAL AND OPINION. UPCOMING EVENTS
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WED. NOV. 23
.Graeagle:
,Special Thanksgiving Eve Service, 7 p.m., Graeagle
Church. Forinformation: Pastor Michael
ftiU. NOV, 24
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Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 5 - 7 p.m.,
"Cotton Candy Diner at 300 Main St. Ed Staub & Sons
'hosting along with the Cotton Candy Diner. The menu
will include turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, all the
:fixings, desserts. No cost, donations accepted. For
information, to donate or volunteer: Valerie
McCormick, (925) 586-6376.
,: Quincy:
Third annual Quincy Turkey Trot 5K run/walk, registra-
'ition starts 8:30 a.m., Feather River College. Benefits Tru
.Community. Prizes awarded to fastest runners. Strollers,
dogs on leashes, families welcome. Pre-registration
before Nov. 24 $20, $25 day of race. For information, to
' register: 394-9263; active.corn, search Quincy Turkey
Trot.
FRI, NOV. 25
Chester:
Merchant's Night, 5 - 9 p.m., Main Street. Open
houses, tree lighting, Santa visit, light parade, fire pits,
appetizers, more. For information: Lake Almanor Area
Chamber of Commerce, 258-2426.
FRI - SA'f, NOV. 25 - 26
Graeagle:
Mohawk Valley Artists Guild Holiday Faire; 10 a.m. -
4,p.m. Fri, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat; Graeagle Firehall on
Highway 89. Prize drawing, refreshments, local arts
and crafts. Benefits local art and music programs in
- the schools. Free admission. For information: Linda,
832-1184; Marian, 836-1399.
SAT, NOV. 26
Sierra 4Play Christmas tree outing meet 10 am at
Holiday M/rket Public invited to join local four wheel
drive club excursion to kockerman Canyon area to cut
Christmas trees Bring saw Christmas tree permit
lunch beverages warm clothing Four wheel drive
vhide required For information: Thor Schaefer
2583254
Sierra Hospice Tree Lighting Ceremony, 6 p.m., Wild-
wood Senior Center at 400 Meadowbrook Loop. Candle
lighting, music by the Handbells, annual name reading,
refreshments. For information: 258-3412.
Taylorsville:
r Festival, 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Main
between Taylorsville Tavern and Young's Market.
lmes, food, jewelry, Santa, holiday crafts, chili
;:tight parade. For information: 284-7622.
NOV. 26 - 27
Head Start parking lot next to the
Scout Troop No. 151 of Quincy.
WED, NOV, 30
Quincy:
5th Annual Share the Spirit Christmas Tree Lighting,
5:15 p.m., Plumas District Hospital Front Lawn. Live
music, refreshments. Gift of $10 illuminates a Christmas
tree light. Light order forms available in the Plumas
District Hospital front lobby or at the Quincy Home
Medical Services office on Lawrence Street. Proceeds
benefit Plumas Health Care Foundation and Plumas
Community Hospice.
FRI, DEC. 2
Portola:
Tree lighting festivities, 6 p.m. Fire pit, Santa visit, light
parade, Christmas tree lighting.
Quincy:
Main Street Sparkle, 5 p.m., downtown. Merchants
open late, tree lighting 7 p.m., truckers' light parade.
Quincy sixth-grade class selling barbecued tri-tip
sandwiches on corner of Main and Bradley, 5:30 -
7 p.m. Pre-orders for whole barbecued tri-tips accepted
until Nov. 30; price $25. Proceeds to fund field trips. To
order: 283-2248. For Sparkle information: 283-0188.
Westwood:
Christmas in the Mountains, 6 -9 p.m.,Community
Center. Featuring a parade of lights, visit from Santa,
arts and crafts, food, family fun. Free. For information,
vendor or parade entries: Bridgett Bustamante,
588-3701.
FRI - SUN, DEC. 2 - 4
Chester:
"Christmas Time is Here" Chester Community Chorus
concerts; 7 p.m. Fri and Sat., 3 p.m. Sun.; Community
United Methodist Church at corner of Glenwood Drive
and Highway 36 (Main Street). For information:
258-2426.
SAT, DEC. 3
Crescent Mills:
Annual Christmas in Crescent Mills, 6 p.m., Crescent
Mills Fire Hall on Carter Street. Santa visit, goodies. For
information: 284-7454.
Graeagle:
17th annual Graeagle Holiday Festival, 1 - 5 p.m.,
downtown. Refreshments, carolers, Santa visit, tree
ligh'dng in Graeagle Park, horse-drawn trolley rides,
bonfire, merchant open houses, prize drawing, more.
Free; families welcome. For information: Eastern Plumas
Chamber of Commerce, 836-6811; graeaglemer-
chants.com.
Johnsville:
A Christmas Candlelight Chorus, 7 - 9 p.m., Old St.
John's Church. Madrigal singers Le Panache perform
under the direction of John Probst in candlelit ambience.
Weather permitting. Refreshments following the perfor-
mance; limited seating. Supports Johnsville Historical
Society. Tickets, $20, available at Epilog Books in
Quincy, Eco Centric in Graeagle. For information,
tickets: JaneDaun, 836-0102, janedaun@yahoo.com
Loyalton:
10th annual Christmas Craft Fair,
Loyalton A.O.G. Fellowship Hall. Dozens c
from local and surrounding areas. Free admission and
free door prizes.
Maybe:
Project Santa Claus bingo, 11 p.m., Calpine Elks Lodge.
Donation of $10 required. Bacon turkey melt $7, nachos
$2. Benefits Project Santa Claus, which provides
children with toys and clothes, gives small gifts to the
elderly, supports Christmas food basket project. For
information: Fran Roudebush, 832-4174.
Portola:
Santa Train, 4:30 - 8 p.m., Western Pacific Railroad
Museum at 700 Western Pacific Way. Train will run the
tracks, Santa will be there, hot chocolate and free
refreshments available. $5 per carload. For information:
832-4131, wplives.org.
Quincy:
Eta Alpha 36th annual Holiday Craft Faire, 9 a.m. -
3 p,m., Commercial Building at Plumas-Sierra County
Fairgrounds. Santa will be available for photos 10 a.m
- noon and 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Handmade gifts, goodies,
50/50 drawing, more. For information, including table
rental: Gloria, 394-7579.
SAT - SUN, DEC. 3 - 4
Paradise:
Ridge Quilters' Guild Holiday of Quilts Christmas Home
Tour and Boutique, noon - 4 p.m. Five local homes,
decorated for the holidays and featuring quilts, open to
the public. Also included: handmade crafts, opportunity
to win one of six custom qul'lts, free homemade refresh-
ments. Tickets, $10, available at Paradise and Chico
quilt shops. For information: An'r'SI0cum, 876-9349;
Linda Cruces, 342-1093.
Quincy:
Christmas Tree Sale, Head Start parking lot next to the
CHP office. Benefits Boy Scout Troop No. 151 of Quincy.
THU, DEC. 8
Quincy:
Words & Music, 7 p.m., Morning Thunder. Featuring
annual Holiday All-Stars Show. Admission $3, beverages
available for purchase. Sign up for open mic at the door.
For information: Plumas Arts, 283-3402.
FRI,.DEC. 9
Chester:
Santa book signing, 5 - 7:30 p.m., Books & Beyond.
Bring an old favorite or pick up a new one and have it
signed by Santa. Refreshments, more. For information:
258-2150.
Quincy:
Wassail Bowl, Ptumas County Courthouse. Yearly
awards presentation, refreshments. For information:
283-0188.
SAT, DEC. 10
Graeagle:
"Home for the Holidays" home tour, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Six homes to tour, door prizes. Seventh house features
refreshments, prize drawing (tickets $1 each or six for
$5). Benefits Graeagle Community Church youth mis-
sion tn p overseas. Tickets, $12, available at Millworks.
For information: Lyn Nafzgar, 836-1182.
including Rfreshments and specials. Everyone invited.
Caroling 5- 6 p.m. at the new Community Christmas
tree in front of the Community Center on Crescent
Street, including name-reading ceremony.Community
Center open at 5 p.m. with family activities, including
tree and gingerbread decorating contests, Santa
portraits, games, "Secret Santa" room where kids can
make gifts for a small fee. Hot soup, barbecue, drinks,
goodies available. For information: 284-7385.
Holiday Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Indian Valley American
Legion Post 568. E3ring a wrapped gift not to exceed $5
for a git exchange. Santa will arrive with treats for all.
Dinner includes turkey, ham, all the fixings, dessert. For
information: 284-1471,284-7580.
Portola:
Santa Train, 4:30 - 8 p.m., Western Pacific Railroad
Museum at 700 Western Pacific Way. Train will run the
tracks, Santa will be there, hot chocolate and free re-
freshments available. $5 per carload. For information:
832-4131, wplives.org.
SAT - SUN, DFC. 10 - 11
Quincy:
Christmas Tree Sale, Head Start parking lot next to the
CHP office. Benefits Boy Scout Troop No. 151 of Quincy.
SUN, DEC. 11
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Quincy:
Annual courthouse sing, 2 p.m., Plumas cpunty court-
house.
MON, DEC. 12
Taylorsville:
Christmas Potluck Party, 6 p.m., Indian Valley Museum.
Sponsored by Mt. Jura Gem and Museum Society.
Participants asked to bring unwrapped toys to support
Toys for Tots. For information: ivm@frontiernet.net.
THU, DEC. 15
Chester:
Words & Music, 7 p.m., Coffee Station. Featuring
annual Holiday Celebration. Admission $3, beverages
available for purchase, sign up for open mic at the door.
For information: Plumas Arts, 283-3402.
FRI, DEC, 16
Chester:
Second annual Gingerbread House Contest
10 a.m., Plumas Bank on Main Street, Open
Chester/Lake
in seven categories. Sponsored by Lakl
Elks Lodge, Plumas Bank. Entr
at schools, Plumas Bank, Chamber of,(
Entries must be on base no
20 inches; all building materials must
Entries accepted starting Dec. 12:,.dis
through Dec. 21. Free, For infoa;i
Suzie Henise, 596-4143. 'i!
Greenville:
Annual year-end chamber
at 6:30p.m.;
course provided; guests brin
or desserts. Ever
music, announcement
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