Patti Hagata, Executive Director
Lassen Peak erupted on May 22, 1915, devastating areas as far as 200 miles away with raining volcanic ash, much of the devastation can still be seen today. Lassen Volcanic National Park will present a series of history related activities during the month of May to commemorate this event 100 years later. Lassen Peak is the largest of the more than 30 volcanic domes that have erupted in Lassen National Park over the past 300,000 years. The park will have special programs that will be presented by the USGS and park staff during the month of May, thru Memorial Day weekend, to highlight this historic event as well as park history. Visit the park website www.nps.gov/lavo for more information about the events planned.
Start shining up your classic car and mark your calendar for the annual Main Street Cruise Classic Car Show n’ Shine that will be held on Saturday, June 27th, from 2 to 6pm, in Historic Uptown Susanville. Street vendor and car show applications and information are available from our website at lassencountychamber.org or call the office, 257-4323, to have information forwarded to you.
The Annual Rails to Trails Festival, planned this year for Saturday, October 10, 2015, has grown over the years to be one of the area’s largest community events, attracting 1,200 people annually. The Lassen County Chamber of Commerce and Lassen Land and Trails Trust is pleased to be partnering to co-host the event that will be held in conjunction with the Bizz Johnson Marathon. Event planning is already under way. Be sure to mark your calendar and begin thinking about entering your special chili or salsa in the cook-off or getting your handcart team together.
Thank you to the many businesses who participated in the 9th Annual Spring Home, Garden and Outdoor Recreation Show last Saturday. A special thanks to the following event sponsors for their generous support; American Pacific Mortgage, LMUD, Homme’s Landscape, Plumas Bank, Pregill Insurance, and Sierra Radio Network.
The Chamber board is accepting applications to fill one board vacancy; the term will begin June 2015. Chamber members who are interested in helping to promote the business community and Lassen County by serving are encouraged to apply. Stop by the Chamber office for an application. Contact the chamber staff, at 257-4323, for more information or to have an application forwarded to you.
