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August 2010

Meet the Artist by Jan Cox

by Jan Cox

Jacquie Cordova has served as a mentor to the arts in the Almanor Basin for a long time.  She is not only constantly creating with many types of media, she spends a great deal of her time teaching art to young and old alike.

Moving to Westwood from Berkeley 32 years ago, and knowing

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FRFAA Art Tour at Lake Almanor

by Jan Cox

Jump in your car and head to Lake Almanor for a beautiful day of art around the lake. The Feather River Fine Arts Tour (FRFAA) takes place this year on July 24th from 10 am to 4 pm in the Lake Almanor Area.  Previously, the Lake Almanor Foundation has sponsored this tour

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Art Around the Lake--Dinner and Auction

by Jan Cox

It has been documented that children who take part in the arts do better in many areas of their lives, both in school and out. In the Lake Almanor area we are fortunate to have several groups that sponsor the arts in our mountain communities. One of these groups is the Lake

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Meet the Artist

Roxanne Valladao at Plumas Arts Gallery

Roxanne Valladao

by Jan Cox

It was a real pleasure to visit with Roxanne Valladao, Executive Director of Plumas Arts at the gallery in Quincy, CA.  Having worked for Plumas Arts for 25 of its 30 year existence, she has definitely been a prime

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A FEW BREWS AND A BANJO

by Jan Cox

On June 26, Chester Park will again be the site for foot tappin’ magical music and refreshing micro-brews enjoyed along the banks of the Feather River.  Begun several years ago by Dr. Thomas Archie to help fund the arts in Chester, this event has been enjoyed each summer by people from all

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Susanville Pops Concert

Susanville Symphony

by Jan Cox

One of the most popular offerings by the Susanville Symphony is the upcoming Pops Concert. The works slated for this concert include Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, The Theme from James Bond, Les Miserables, and Victor’s Tale among others.

This concert, conducted by Maestro Benjamin Wade,  will be the finale to the

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An Almanor Basin Street Party

Second Fridays

by Jan Cox

Historic Old Town, Chester, will once again be the center of the Second Friday celebrations each month from June through October.   From 5 to 8pm, these evenings will be alive with music, food, arts and crafts, a farmer’s market, merchant offerings, and visitor information.

B & B Booksellers, Backroom Gallery will

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Beldon Bobolink Music Festival

by Jan Cox

Beldon, CA, nestled in the tall pines by the Feather River on Hwy 70, will be hosting the Bobolink Music Festival for the sixth year on June 4-6, 2010.   This popular music scene with its laid back attitude, community atmosphere and late night (all night) shows, features three stages, a kids zone,

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LOCAL GUN CLUBS

Use the full photo of John Cox shooting – photo by Jan Cox from last may gun club article online

LOCAL GUN CLUBS

By Jan Cox

The spring time signals time for the area’s local gun clubs to begin meeting again. Local clubs serve different types of shooting which can include trap, rifle, pistol, skeet, or

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Sierra Institute Tours

SIERRA INSTITUTE CENTER OF FORESTRY

by Jan Cox

Two exciting and educational tours you won’t want to miss take place in the month of May.  On Saturday, May 15, Sierra Institute’s Center of Forestry will be leading a a tour focusing on the Mountain Maidu.  Farrell Cunningham, whose ancestors have lived in this area for at least

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Leisurely Wine Walks in Chester, CA

A&E 5/10

What better way to enjoy a leisurely summer evening than on the Lake Almanor Wine Walks.  This series of walks is just one part of the long event schedule liquid Blue Events is bringing to Lake Almanor during the summer of 2-10.  These events lead up to the second Momboosa Music Festival

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“Anything Goes”

A & E 5/10

Chester Community Chorus Spring Concert

Be sure and mark May 14, 15, or 16 on your calendar for a night of toe tapping tunes sung by the Chester Community Chorus.  Gifted singers and musicians of all ages will perform many favorite pieces, both well remembered oldies and more recent greats. From

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Black Bart Strikes Again in Quincy!

A & E 5/10

by Jan Cox

Who is Black Bart, you ask?  Well, on May 2, in Quincy you will learn the story of a gentleman thief from San Francisco, named Charles C. Boles, who led a double life as Black Bart, the man who robbed stagecoaches between 1877 and 1883.  During that time

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Meet the Artist

Deb Groesser–Artist, Teacher and Blue Goose Gallery Owner

by Jan Cox

In the small mountain town of Chester, CA you will find a stunning gallery called the Blue Goose Fine Art Gallery.  The atmosphere of the gallery is peaceful, friendly and rich with beauty.  Just stepping through the doors brings a sense of joy and excitement and

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It's a Mystery

by Jan Cox

Prepare for St. Patrick’s Day with dinner and a mystery!  On March 16, at the Quincy Veterans Hall, the Association of Concerned Theater Goers (ACT) will  begin an evening of fun with hors d’ oeuvres, wine and beer at 6:00pm.  This will be followed by a delicious meal at 7 pm served up

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Meet the Artist--Pam Trebes

by Jan Cox

Throughout this mountain valley area there are many outstanding artists and photographers.  This month I had the privilege of visiting with Pam Trebes, Photographer, in her studio at 3215 Hill Crest Drive at the Hamilton Branch, Lake Almanor.

This year, Pam is celebrating 10 years as a photographer.  Starting with a 1.3 megapixel camera

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A Taste of Plumas

Get your palate ready for a culinary arts extravaganza.  The fourth annual Taste of Plumas will happen this year on April 10 at the Plumas County Fairgrounds beginning at 5:30 pm.  Here you will find chefs from some of the finest restaurants in the county offering samples from their menus paired with high-quality boutique wines.

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Chester Spring Wellness Faire

KEEPING IT SIMPLE: OUR 3 BEST TIPS FOR HEALTHY LIVING

by Jan Cox

Ideas flew fast and furiously at the planning meeting for this year’s Chester Wellness Festival.  Reorganization was necessary due to both the state of the economy and the vast amount of information we are confronted with in our daily lives.  A new format emerged. 

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Dance to the Blazers

by Jan Cox

Put on your dancing shoes and let The Blazers set your feet tapping on March 6 at the Quincy Vets Hall.  Ruben Guaderrama and Manuel Gonzales have played together since high school and are known as the “heart and soul” of this group. The Blazers present a unique blend of North American musical

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Longboard Racing

by Jan Cox

Imagine racing straight downhill on 12 foot long skis at 88 miles per hour! That is what Cornish Bob, champion speed skier did back in 1867 when longboard racing began in the mountains near LaPorte. Longboard skis were used for both travel and racing fun in the early mining camps of

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Ski Coppervale!

by Jan Cox

Thirty one years ago, Norm Wilson began running Coppervale ski hill for Lassen College in Susanville. This north facing mountain just outside of Westwood on Highway 36, going toward Susanville, is a great place to ski close to home and is one of the least expensive in California. Coppervale has something for every

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