Interested in becoming a tutor? Tutors are supported with ongoing training to provide the most effective teaching strategies for the learner. Tutors and learners discuss and track their goals together. Follow this link for more information.

Do you want to learn how to write for various purposes, create a budget, refresh your math skills or critically read informational pamphlets and articles? Then the weekly Adult basic education class is perfect for you. Or enroll in one-on-one tutoring.

These classes and tutoring sessions are individualized towards your own specific educational goals. Tutoring and classes are free and include personalized curriculum.

The Adult Literacy Program offers one-on-one tutoring, small group classes taught by a credentialed teacher, individualized curriculum and they will even pay for your GED test.

Sign up for monthly, evening and weekend Basic Computer classes which cover helpful topics like Microsoft programs, Word, Excel, and Publisher along with basic desktop navigation and how to safely do online research.

The FamilyLit program aims to ensure that children and families are simultaneously building a “culture of literacy.” The program does so by supporting adult learners serving as parents or caregivers of children. Specific programs include parent and caregiver education, Storytime, activities that encourage family member interaction and book giveaways that help create “home

libraries.”

FamilyLit offers Storytime each Wednesday, a monthly workshop on the second Saturday of the month and a summer reading program.

Stop by the library at 1618 Main Street or email familylitrocks@gmail.com to get more information on how to sign up.

“Law enforcement is committed to a profession to protect our communities, and those that live in them, a lot of the times sacrificing time that could be spent with their families.”

“In these trying times, the Lassen College Athletic Department would like to let our local agencies know how much we appreciate them for their service in our community.”

The college is inviting everyone in the community to come be a part of the event.

Tasting kits are sold for $5 and the cooking team entry fee is $25. This event offers live music, a bounce house, vendors and $700 in cash prizes. For more information contact (530)256-2456.

Join CASA for a night of family fun to watch the movie ‘Small Foot’. Saturday, January 15th, 5:00p.m., at the Community Church of Susanville. Don’t forget to bring pillows and blankets. Event entry and concessions by donation. Please contact the LFS CASA program at 1.530.257.4599 with any questions.

Coventry Gardens at the Walker Mansion in Westwood will be hosting their annual Afternoon Friendship Tea, Sunday, January 16th, with seating times at 11:30a.m., and 3:00p.m. Reservations are required, adults are $21.95, and children 12 and under are $14.95. Please contact 1.530.256.2133 or coventrygardens@yahoo.com

Fire up the grill! Lassen County Cowboy Festival Chili Cook Off, February 5th, cooking at 11:00a.m., and tasting at 3:00p.m., located within the Lassen County Fairgrounds. Registration is $20 and can be found on the fair’s website at lassencountyfair.org or at the fair office.

Mark your Calendars for Northern California Cancer Advocates Crab Feed on February 5th., at the Susanville Elks Lodge. Doors open at 5:30p.m. Tickets are $60 per person and can be purchased at Lassen County Federal Credit Union, Grocery Outlet or at the Chamber Office.

Peninsula Firemen’s Association will be holding their Crab Feed, February 5th at the Lake Almanor Area Country Clubhouse, doors open at 5:00p.m., and dinner is served at 6:00p.m. Tickets are $65 per person and can be purchased in Chester at Fire Station #2, Tantardino’s Pizza & Pasta or Rouland’s Insurance Agency. ‘Crab & Go’ is also available for $50 per person. For more information, call 1.530.259.2306.

Lassen County Cattlemen and Cattlewomen Presents, A Taste of Beef A Sip of Wine on Saturday, February 12th from 5:30 – 8:30p.m., at the Susanville Elks Lodge. Live music by the band Timeless plays from 9:00 – 11:00p.m. Must be 21 years of age to attend. Presale tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased at the Lassen County Fairgrounds or KJDX/KSUE Radio Station.

Mark your calendar for the first chamber mixer of 2022. Lassen County Fair will host the February chamber mixer on Thursday, February 17th, the mixer will be held from 5:30 to 7:30p.m., at Lassen County Fairgrounds. Stop by to enjoy a no-host bar featuring a specialty cocktail. Everyone is welcome; you do not need to be a chamber member to attend, and we encourage you to bring a friend.

Save the Dates. Lassen Youth Football and Cheer Early Bird Registration, February 11th, and February 25th from 5:00 – 7:00p.m., at the Comfort Inn in Susanville. Online early bird registration is also available for the whole month of February. Follow their Facebook page at Lassen Youth Football and Cheer for updates and more information.

Don’t forget to email director@lassencountychamber.org with any upcoming event or swing by the chamber office at 1516 Main Street with any event posters.

Speeding fines in the Honey Lake Judicial District Court at Susanville, Calif., will take a 100 percent hike effective tomorrow, Saturday, January 16.

The new order, issued by Judge J. Yeakey, applies to all speeding citations issued within the city limits of Susanville.

The fine will increase from $1 to $2 per mile per hour of speeding regulations. In addition, a five percent penalty assessment will be imposed.