Calendar of Events and weekly events, updated Nov. 2
Wed., Nov. 2 • Mt. Shasta meetup — Meet fellow Mount Shasta locals and find common interests and leisure activities. A calendar for outdoor enthusiasts – hiking, snowshoeing, biking, etc Post an thought or suggestion at: meetup.com/mt-shasta-meetup/ Info: (530) 918-4737 or WIB meeting — Women in Business Networking meeting, 8:30 to 10 a.m., Mount Shasta Resort, Highland Room. Guest speaker Stephanie Hoffman of Small Business Develop Center will present, “Real Time Marketing: get Invaluable Business Advise to Increase your Bottom Line.” Bring your marketing material. no cost for first meeting. Info: 926-4572. Series of faith lessons — The Weed Church of Christ invites the public to attend free DVD Series of Faith Lessons by historian Ray Vander Laan every Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 19104 1st Avenue in Weed. “That the World may Know” studies were filmed in Israel and Turkey where Biblical events actually took place. Info: 938-3119. Thurs., Nov. 3 • Tea party meeting — Siskiyou Tea Party Patriots meet each Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Abundant Life Church, 934 N. Ancient Stage Road, Mount Shasta. Today’s speaker is Brad Dacus of the Pacific Justice Institute. Anyone interested in adherence to the Constitution, fiscal responsibility and limited government is welcome to attend. Mexican dinner — Dunsmuir Elementary School’s Drive Through Mexican Dinner fundraiser, 5 to 7 p.m., DES parking lot. Menu: six enchiladas, rice and salad. Cost: $15. Extra enchiladas available: six for $10. Tickets available at the DES office. Choir practice — Dunsmuir Christmas Community Choir practice begins, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Center for Spiritual Living, 4303 Oak Street, Dunsmuir. Practices will be held each Monday and Thursday nights until the concert, slated for Dec. 18. Directed by Michael Wright. Info: 235-2355. Teen driving class — California Highway Patrol’s start Smart class for beginning teen drivers and their parents, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., CHP Yreka Office, 1739 S. Main Street. Program entails collision avoidance techniques, collision causing elements and local area traffic collision trends. For reservation: 841-6044. Metal detecting — Siskiyou County Relic and Recovery Club now meets at 7 p.m. at the China Dragon Restaurant, 520 S. Main Street in Yreka. The metal detecting club meets on the 1st Thursday monthly. Info: 964-2682. Vets coffee hour — Veterans Coffee Hour and Social, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Mount Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 E. Lake Street. Hosted by Vietnam vet Bob Fox and helper Janet McLaughlin, seasoned users of the VA system. Goodies served. Held in partnership with Siskiyou County Veterans Services Program and MSCRC; 926-1400. Quit smoking support — Mount Shasta Community Resource Center’s Smoking Cessation Support Group meets each Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 109 E. Lake Street in Mount Shasta through Dec. 22. An open-finished drop-in group offering support in all stages of the quitting process. Facilitated by Janet McLaughlin, MA. Free. Info: 926-1400. Fri., Nov. 4 Parents night out — Parents who’d like some time to themselves may drop their children off at the United Methodist Church of Mount Shasta, 312 W. Alma Street, between 6 and 9 p.m. (use basement entrance on Cedar Street). Arts and crafts, games, cooking, music, storytelling or a movie will be offered. Accommodations made for infants. Supervision by UMC adults. Nutritious meal provided. Space is limited. For reservations and registration info: 926-3739. Sat., Nov. 5 • 1st Saturday dinner — 5 to 7:30 p.m., Coffee Connection, downtown Mount Shasta. Menu: green burritos (meat or veggie) on bed of shredded lettuce with serving of beans, ice cream cup, coffee, tea or soda. Cost: $7, adults; $4, children ages 10 and under. Info: 926-2622. • Rummage sale/lunch — Holy Family Catholic Church Rummage Sale and Mexican Lunch, St. Michael’s Hall, Weed. Rummage sale is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the hall or take-out. Menu: two well-stuffed enchiladas, a tamale, rice, beans and salad. Cost: $12, adults; $6, children. Desserts sold by the Women’s Society throughout the day. Rummage sale info: 938-2881 or 938-4267. Luncheon info: 938-3030 or 938-2619. Ribs & chili dinner — McCloud Community Resource Center BBQ Ribs and Chili Dinner, Dance and Auction fundraiser, 6 to 11 p.m., American Legion Hall, 232 Broadway Avenue, McCloud. Menu: BBQ ribs, chili, potato salad and corn bread. Includes dessert auction, live auction and silent auction. Tickets: $14, adults; $5, children ages 12 and under; available in advance and at the door. Proceeds help maintain MCRC services. Info: 964-3250. Harvest celebration — 7th annual Harvest Celebration Dinner fundraiser, 5 p.m., Mount Shasta City Park, main lodge. Live music by Kathy Zavada, no-host bar, dessert and silent auctions, and dinner featuring locally grown food prepared by Mountain Star Cafe. Menu: herbed baked chicken, ratatouille, mashed roots with wild mushroom gravy, kale salad, fresh made sauerkraut and teriyaki tempeh for vegetarians. Tickets: $35, each; available at Village Books in Mount Shasta until Friday, Nov. 4; or 926-5655; email: Proceeds support Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center. Nov. 5 and 6 Garage & bake sale — Sisson Museum Christmas Garage and Bake Sale, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 5 and 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 1 N. Ancient Stage Road, Mount Shasta. new and gently used items to decorate your whole house for Christmas. Info: 926-5508. Sun., Nov. 6 • Turkey shoot — McCloud American Legion Chuela Post 92 annual Turkey Shoot begins at noon at the American Legion Hall, 232 Broadway in McCloud. Includes Bingo games and drawings for turkeys, food baskets and other items. Food available. Turkey boards available at the clubroom bar. Info: 964-2030. Music and message — 10:45 a.m. to noon, Center for Spiritual Living, 4303 Oak Street, Dunsmuir. Music provided by Joe Rathburn on CD. Rev. Eleanor Richard speaks on, “Do thoughts Hurt” Refreshments served. Info: 938-2930. Mon., Nov. 7 • Seniors shopping trip — Monday, Nov. 7 is the deadline to sign-up for the Siskiyou Golden Seniors holiday shopping trip to Medford, Ore. Trip cost: $15 each. Non-members welcome. Info: 938-4606. • Herbal class — “Take Charge of your Health” class with herb specialist Sandy Patterson, 3 to 4 p.m., Sereni-Tea, downtown Mount Shasta. Learn how to cleanse and strengthen your body to prevent illness during the cold and flu season. Free. Info: 938-3907. Tue., Nov. 8 • Immunization clinic — 9 a.m. to noon, Siskiyou County Public Health Department, 411 Ski Village Drive, Suite C, Mount Shasta. Flu and all state supplied child and adult vaccines available for $9. Exact change or checks appreciated. no credit/debit cards. First come, first serve walk-in basis. no appointment necessary. Travel immunizations available from 2 to 3 p.m. by appointment only at 841-2134. • ACOA meeting — Adult Children of Alcoholics and Other Dysfunctional Families meets every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the MaShasta House on S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (across from Curves) in Mount Shasta. The group is following the 12-step traditions of ACOA. all are welcome. Info: 926-3417. Wed., Nov. 9 Fall festival faire — 4th annual Fall Festival Health, Wellness and Leisure Faire, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mount Shasta Resort. Community resources health screenings, flu and pneumonia shots, Social Security info, Medicare info, veterans info, massages, reflexology, raffle prizes and more. Harvest lunch menu: hearty tomato-basil soup, chicken florentine pasta, fresh green salad and baked bread, pies, coffee, tea, iced tea. Suggested donation: $5 each. Limited seating for lunch. Info: 926-2494. Ski team sign-ups — Mt. Shasta Ski Team sign-ups, 6 p.m., Burger Express, downtown Mount Shasta (upstairs). Open to all skiers and snowboarders, age 6 to 18 years ancient. Racers, free riders or beginners. Program director Robert Baker will be on hand to answer questions. Info: 859-3700, mtshastaskiteam.com or email: Drug presentation — Drug Facts Awareness Week presentation, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Mount Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 E. Lake Street. Facilitated by Siskiyou County Office of Education Prevention Coordinator Maggie Shepherd. Info: 926-1400. Horsemen meeting — top of the State Back Country Horsemen meeting, 7 p.m., Fort Jones City Hall. The public is invited to attend. Info: 842-0882. Blood drive — Blood Centers of the Pacific community blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Sons of Italy Hall, 155 Clay Street, Weed. Donors earn Hero points for the Reward Store. For appointment: (530) 722-3043 or bloodheroes.com (sponsor code: Weed). Nov. 11 • Herbal pet health — “Herbal Alternatives for your Pet’s Health” class with herb specialist Sandy Patterson, 3 to 4 p.m., Alpine Veterinary Hospital, 210 Main Street, Weed. Learn what herbs are historically used for specific ailments and how to strengthen the different body systems the natural way. Free. Info: 938-3907. Veterans Day service — begins at 11 a.m. at the Living Memorial Sculpture Garden, located approximately 12 miles north of Weed on Highway 97. Speaker is Dean Whetstine, Commander, US Navy, Retired. The full program lasts about one hour and includes the dedication of names submitted to the Ace Cozzalion Hot LZ Memorial Wall for this service. Bring your own chairs. Nov. 12 Craft fair — Dunsmuir Rotary Holiday Crafts fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dunsmuir Community Building, 4835 Dunsmuir Avenue. all items are handmade and carefully selected for high quality craftsmanship. Crafters interested in selling should call 235-2263. Proceeds help fund community projects. Info: 235-4225. Nov. 12 and 13 Garage sale — Sisson Museum Christmas Garage Sale, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 12 and 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 1 N. Ancient Stage Road, Mount Shasta. new and gently used items to decorate your whole house for Christmas. Info: 926-5508. Nov. 13 • 11-11-11 event — Prepare for 2012 workshop, 1 to 5 p.m., Mount Shasta City Park, lower lodge. “Meditative Journey into the Universe and Beyond” – learn your soul’s origin, history throughout time and destiny. Cost: $20, in advance; $30 at the door. Hosted by non-profit Hayehwatha Institute. Info: hayehwathainstitute.org/blog; (530) 918-8511; or email to: Nov. 15 Kiwanis meeting — Mt. Shasta Five Star Kiwanis of meets the third Tuesday monthly beginning at 8 a.m. at the Mount Shasta Resort. Info: 926-5253. Nov. 18 Holiday pies — The deadline for the Dunsmuir-Castella Fire Department Holiday Pie fundraiser is Nov. 18. Offering homemade classic apple, Dutch apple, pumpkin and creamy cherry pies. Cost: $12 each. Pies will be delivered or you can pick-up on Nov. 22. Info: 235-2551. Nov. 19 Birding tour — Butte Valley Birds of Prey Tour fundraiser, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., meet at Butte Valley Library, 800 W. 3rd Street, Dorris. Led by local raptor expert Charlotte Kisling. after brief introduction, participants will carpool to various locations in the Butte Valley. Bring binoculars (available for lending), field guides, bag lunch, sunscreen and hat. Tour designed for all levels of birders (beginners welcome). Donation request: $15; all proceeds support Butte Valley Library. all donations will be matched 100 percent by event sponsor Cal-Ore Telephone Company. Dec. 2 Parents night out — Parents who’d like some time to themselves may drop their children off at the United Methodist Church of Mount Shasta, 312 W. Alma Street, between 6 and 9 p.m. (use basement entrance on Cedar Street). Arts and crafts, games, cooking, music, storytelling or a movie will be offered. Accommodations made for infants. Supervision by UMC adults. Nutritious meal provided. Space is limited. For reservations and registration info: 926-3739. Dec. 3 Art and wine — Art Auction and Wine Tasting fundraiser, hosted by Butteville Elementary School Parent/Teacher Organization, 7 p.m., Lake Shastina Golf Resort clubhouse. Live art auction, 8:30 p.m. Live music. Cost: $25 each, includes engraved wine glass, five separate tastings, full complement of fresh, hot hors d’oeuvres. Additional glasses of wine may be bought. Tickets available at the school, Lake Shastina Golf Resort or 859-2077. Proceeds benefit music, art, drama and dance at Butteville Elementary. For info or to donate art works: 938-2907. Dec. 6 Kiwanis meeting — Mt. Shasta Five Star Kiwanis meets the first Tuesday monthly beginning at 8 a.m. at the Tree House Motor Inn in Mount Shasta. Info: 926-5253. Teen driving class — California Highway Patrol’s start Smart class for beginning teen drivers and their parents, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., CHP Yreka Office, 1739 S. Main Street. Program entails collision avoidance techniques, collision causing elements and local area traffic collision trends. For reservation: 841-6044.
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Ongoing weekly events
Monday Alcoholics Anonymous — Two meetings in Mount Shasta: 8 to 9 a.m., Mercy Medical Center, conference room, 914 Pine St.; and 7 to 8 p.m., hall behind St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Pine and Alma St. (530) 225-8955. Al-Anon family group — 7 p.m., Church of the Nazerene, 415 Evergreen Ln., Yreka; 842-2689. American Legion — Chula Unit 92 meets 1st Monday monthly, 7 p.m., American Legion Hall, 232 Broadway Ave., McCloud; 964-2030. Family game night — (Beginning Oct. 31) 5:30 to 7 p.m., last Monday monthly, Dunsmuir Community Resource Center, 5740 Dunsmuir Ave.; 235-4400. Motorcycle meeting — Christian Motorcyclist Association/Siskiyou Servants business meeting, 3rd Monday monthly, 6 p.m., round Table Pizza, 735 S. Broadway, Yreka; 598-0608. Narcotics Anonymous — 7 p.m., 312 Alma St., Mount Shasta; pager: 842-7502. Peace meetings — Women Building Bridges for Peace meets 2nd and 4th Mon. evenings monthly, call for time and location; 926-3417 or 926-6836. Railroad breakfast — A get together for retired and working railroad crews out of Dunsmuir. Meet last Mon. monthly, 10 a.m., Tree House, Mount Shasta. Salad lunch — Free salad lunch, noon, Dunsmuir Community Resource Center, 5740 Dunsmuir Ave.; 235-4400. Siskiyou Domestic Violence and Crisis Center – Peer group counseling session, 5 to 6:30 p.m., 118 Ranch Ln., Yreka; 842-6629 or hotline, 1-877-842-4068. Toddler playgroup — 10 a.m., Mount Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 E. Lake St. Games, music, arts and crafts, tale time; 926-1400. Tuesday ACOA meeting — Adult Children of Alcoholics and Other Dysfunctional Families meeting, 7 to 8:30 p.m., MaShasta House, S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (across from Curves) Mount Shasta. Group is following the 12-step traditions of ACOA. all are welcome; 926-3417. A Course in Miracles — Study group, meets at 3 p.m.; 938-1528 for info. Aglow meeting — Mt. Shasta Aglow meets 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Coffee Connection, Mount Shasta. Share God’s blessings; hear inspirational speakers. Men and women invited; 926-2396, 468-2353 or 235-4479. Al-Anon family group — For women only. 3 p.m., Dunsmuir Library, 5714 Dunsmuir Ave. Alcoholics Anonymous — 7 to 8 p.m., Lake Shastina Community Center, 15244 Driftwood Ln.; (530) 225-8955. Bike ride — Mt. Shasta Pedali Tuesday bike rides for all level of riders. Meet at 5:30 p.m. at The Fifth Season back parking lot in Mount Shasta. Info: shastapedali.com Kiwanis — Mt. Shasta Five Star Kiwanis meets 1st Tue. monthly, 8 a.m., Tree House Motor Inn, Mount Shasta; and the 3rd Tue. monthly, noon, Mount Shasta Resort, Mount Shasta. Info: 926-5253. Rotary — Mount Shasta Rotary Club meets weekly, 12:15 p.m., Lalo’s Restaurant, 520 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mount Shasta; 926-6122. Toddler playgroup — 1 to 2 p.m., McCloud Community Resource Center, 304 W. Minnesota Ave. For parents and children, birth to 5 years. Arts and crafts, tale time, music and interactive play. Refreshments; 964-3250. Toddler playgroup — 2 to 3 p.m., Dunsmuir Community Resource Center, 5740 Dunsmuir Avenue; 235-4400. Wednesday Bridge club — Mount Shasta Duplicate Bridge Club, 7 p.m., Mount Shasta City Park recreation building. Visitors welcome; 926-2767. Chess club — Mount Shasta Chest Club, 6 p.m., George Washington Manor, 1020 Kingston rd., Mount Shasta. round Robin Tournament 926-3608. Christian women’s breakfast — Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday monthly, 8 a.m., Mount Shasta Resort. no featured speakers or scheduled subject matters. Bring Bibles, break bread and talk together to see in what way God will speak to hearts. Free; breakfast available for buy. Masonics — Siskiyou Masonic Lodge #297 meets 1st Wednesday monthly, 7 p.m., Mount Shasta Community Center, 629 Alder St., Mount Shasta; 926-2419. Narcotics Anonymous — 7 p.m., Mountain View Apartments, common room, 268 E. Lake St., Weed. Call pager, 842-7502. new mom’s support — Group meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday monthly, 10 to noon, Mount Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 E. Lake St. Share challenges, questions and celebrations with new moms. Dads are welcome; 926-1400. Republican meeting — Siskiyou County Republican Central Committee meets 3rd Wednesday monthly. Dinner, 6 p.m.; business meeting, 7 p.m.; 926-4575 or 842-4400. Rotary — Dunsmuir Rotary Club meets weekly, 7:05 a.m., Dunsmuir Brewery Works, 5701 Dunsmuir Ave.; 235-5735. Series of faith lessons — The Weed Church of Christ invites the public to attend Free DVD Series of Faith Lessons, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 19104 1st Avenue, Weed. by historian Ray Vander Laan, “That the World may Know.” Studies filmed in Israel and Turkey where Biblical events actually took place. Hosted by Weed Church of Christ; 938-3119. Songs and stories — For young people and their parents, 10:30 p.m. a.m., Mount Shasta Library, E. Alma St.; 926-2031. St. Anthony bingo — 6:15 p.m., doors open, 5:30 p.m., St. Anthony Catholic Church Parish Hall, Mount Shasta. Tale time — Dunsmuir Library tale time and a snack, 3 to 4 p.m., 5714 Dunsmuir Ave., Dunsmuir. Info: 235-2035. Tale time — Weed Friends of the Library and Mountain View Early Head start offers tale time, 11:15 a.m., Weed Library, 780 S. Davis Ave.; 938-4769. Toddler playgroup — 2nd and 4th Wednesday monthly, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Weed Community Resource Center, 590 Main St. For ages 0-5 and parents/caretakers. Age-appropriate activities, games, crafts, tale time; 938-2426. Wheat-gluten allergy support — Group meets 3rd Wednesday monthly, 6 to 8 p.m., Fairchild Medical Center, conference room, 444 Bruce St., Yreka. Sharing of recipes; gluten free product sources; discussion of gluten intolerance; 842-2662 or 938-2637 (leave daytime phone number). Women in Business — Meets 1st Wednesday monthly, 8:30 a.m., Mount Shasta Resort, Mount Shasta. Forum for local business women to meet, network and exchange information; 926-4572. Thursday Al-Anon family group — 7 p.m., Eskaton George Washington Manor, multi-use room, Building 6, 1020 Kingston rd., Mount Shasta; 859-1303, 1-888-425-2666 or al-anon.alateen.org Bike ride — Mt. Shasta Pedali Tuesday bike rides for all level of riders. Meet at 5:30 p.m. at the corner of Edgewood and Jackson Roads in Edgewood. Info: shastapedali.com Bingo in McCloud — American Legion Hall in McCloud. Doors open, 5:30 p.m.; early birds, 6:30 p.m.; 859-0568. Caregiver support group — Mt. Shasta Caregiver Support Group meets 3rd Thursday monthly, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Mercy Medical Center, Mount Shasta. Meet for lunch if desired, 12:30 p.m., hospital cafeteria. Designed for family caregivers. Learn new coping skills, share your burden, learn how Mountain Caregiver Resource Center can help you in your caregiving journey; 459-5382 or email: Friends of the Library — Mount Shasta Branch Friends meets 2nd Thursday monthly, 7 p.m., 515 E. Alma St., Mount Shasta. all are invited to attend; 926-3221. Genealogy library — LDS Church, 214 Adams Dr., Mount Shasta. Open Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Sundays, 1 to 3 p.m. help with genealogical needs. Free; 926-0776 or 926-6671. Ladies Night — 7 p.m., Cedar Lanes and Ten Pin Sport Bar, 137 Main Street, Weed. Free bowling and half priced drinks for ladies only; 938-3278. Metal detecting — Siskiyou County Relic and Recovery Club meets 1st Thurs. monthly, 7 p.m., China Dragon Restaurant, 520 S. Main St., Yreka; 964-2682. Off-road riding — Siskiyou County Off-Road Riders meet 3rd Thursday monthly, 6:30 p.m., HRF Powersports, 1301 S. Main St., Yreka. A non-profit organization promoting safe and responsible family oriented off-road riding; 938-4256 or 459-5306. Order of Eastern Star — Meets 2nd and 4th Thursday monthly, Masonic Hall, 629 Alder St., Mount Shasta. Light dinner, 6 p.m.; meeting, 7 p.m.; 261-0023. Rotary — Weed Rotary Club meets weekly, 12:15 p.m., Dos Amigos Restaurant, 176 Vista Dr., Weed; 938-0359. Siskiyou Arts Council — Board meetings held 1st Thursday monthly at different locations throughout Siskiyou County; 938-1030 or siskiyouartscouncil.org Siskiyou Lady riders — Motorcycle group meets 2nd Thurs. monthly at 6:30 p.m. at various Siskiyou County locations. all ladies interested in the sport of motorcycle riding are welcome. For location: (530) 905-0505 or (530) 859-0456. Siskiyou Tea Party — Meets 6 to 8 p.m., Abundant Life Church of the Nazarene, 934 N. Ancient Stage rd., Mount Shasta. all are invited regardless of party affiliation. Slot car racing — Held 2nd and 4th Thurs., 4 to 5 p.m., Weed Community Resource Center, 590 Main St. For kids of all ages; 938-2426. Smoking cessation support — Smoking Cessation Support Group meets 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Mount Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 E. Lake Street. Facilitated by ex-smoker and former instructor of American Lung Association’s Freedom from Smoking Program; 926-1400. Square dancing — Dudes and Daisies Square Dance Club meets at Mount Shasta City Park, Dudes and Daisies Lodge. Beginning workshop, 7 p.m.; Mainstream and plus, 8 p.m.; 926-3959. Veterans coffee hour — Veterans Coffee Hour and Social, 1st and 3rd Thursday monthly, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Mount Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 E. Lake St. all veterans welcome. Goodies served; 926-1400. Veterans outreach — Siskiyou County Veterans Service Officer Tim Grenvik’s south county outreach program, 1st and 3rd Thursday monthly, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mount Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 E. Lake St. For appointment: 926-1400. Wheat-gluten allergy support — Group meets 2nd Thursday monthly, 6 to 8 p.m., Mercy Medical Center, Shasta Room, 914 Pine St., Mount Shasta. Sharing of recipes; samples to share; gluten free product and information sources; discussion of gluten intolerance; 918-9473 or 938-2637. Friday Celebrate Recovery — Biblically based 12-step program for those with desire to overcome habits, hurts and hang-ups. Weed Berean Church, 750 S. Weed Blvd. BBQ, 5 p.m.; main group meeting, 6 p.m.; small groups, 7 p.m.; cafe berea, 8 p.m.; 926-4021 or 926-5729. Gazelle Grange bingo — 1st and 3rd Friday monthly. Early birds, 6:30 p.m.; regular bingo, 7 p.m. one progressive blackout paying $250. Power ball game. Snack bar open, 5 to 8 p.m.; 435-2562 or 842-8223. Kids fitness class — Held 1st and 3rd Friday monthly, 10 to 11 a.m., Weed Community Resource Center, 590 Main St. Exercise and nutrition class for children ages 0-5; 938-2426. Kiwanis — Weed/Lake Shastina Kiwanis Club meets 1st and 3rd Friday monthly, 12:15 p.m., Lake Shastina Golf Resort, 5925 Country Club Dr., Lake Shastina; 938-2218. Medicine Buddha session — 5 to 5:45 p.m., 1520 Shasta Acres rd., Mount Shasta. all are welcome for meditation and chanting. to add a name to prayer list or to participate: 859-1007; 926-1271. Sponsored by Mount Shasta Friends of Tibetan Culture; mountshastafriendsoftibetanculture.org Overeaters Anonymous — Meets 5 to 6:15 p.m., Alta Vista Manor, recreation room, 625 Marjorie St., Mount Shasta. A spiritual program following Overeaters Anonymous guidelines and 12-step literature. no fee; (530) 938-0248. Parkinson’s support — Parkinson’s Support Group of Siskiyou County meets 2nd Friday monthly, 2 p.m., Lake Shastina Community Bible Church, 5826 Jackson Ranch rd. Free. Refreshments served; 938-0368 or 938-4949. Republican meeting — South Siskiyou Republican Women Federated general meeting/luncheon, 1st Friday monthly, 11:45 a.m., Mount Shasta Resort. Luncheon cost: $11, includes refreshments and gratuity. RSVP: 926-0327. TOPS — Take off Pounds Sensibly weight-loss support group, 9:45 a.m., 1030 WA Barr rd., Mount Shasta. Visitors welcome; 926-5374 or 926-3970. Saturday Buddhist meditation instruction — Offered most Saturdays, 2:30 p.m., Shasta Abbey, Mount Shasta. to receive meditation instruction in the Serene Reflection Meditation (Soto Zen) tradition: 926-4208 or e-mail: CMA fellowship ride — Christian Motorcyclists Association/Siskiyou Servants 1st Saturday Fellowship Ride. Leave at 10 a.m. from the ancient Boston Shaft parking lot in Yreka (weather permitting). all are invited; 598-0608. Genealogy research — The Genealogical Society of Siskiyou County Research Center, 912 S. Main Street in Yreka is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekly (except holidays). Staff available to help with research problems; 842-0277. Motorcycle meeting — Siskiyou Motorcycle Association meets 2nd Saturday monthly, 10 a.m., Cedar Lanes bowling ally,137 Main Street, Weed; siskiyoumotorcycleassociation.org Thrift store sale — Paws & Shop thrift store’s $3 a bag clothing sale (excludes white tag items), 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1208 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mount Shasta (next to Siskiyou Humane Society); 926-8878. also: Book sale held 1st Saturday monthly, same time, same place. Toddler playgroup — 11 a.m. to noon, 1st Saturday monthly, Weed Community Resource Center, 590 Main St. For ages 0-5 and parents/caretakers. Age-appropriate activities, games, crafts, tale time; 938-2426. Sunday Bingo — Dunsmuir Eagles Hall, 5941 Sacramento Ave. Hall opens, noon; games start, 1 p.m. Buddhist services and Dharma talk — 10:30 a.m. at Shasta Abbey; 926-4208. Masons breakfast — 1st Sunday monthly, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mount Shasta Community Center, 629 Alder St. Hosted by Siskiyou Masonic Lodge no. 297. Narcotics Anonymous — 7 p.m., St. John’s Parish Hall, 4605 Shasta Ave., Dunsmuir. Pager: 842-7502. Sunday Night Live — Free Community Dinner and Music, last Sunday monthly, 6 p.m., Lake Shastina Community Bible Church, Jackson Ranch Road; 925-2368. Trader’s Co-op — First Sunday monthly, 2 to 4 p.m., A Melo Place, 412 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mount Shasta. Trade and barter handcrafted items, garden produce, seeds, homemade goods. no commercial items. Sponsored by Shasta Commons; 926-6836