TRINITY COUNTY EVENTS CALENDAR  - Updated June 26, 2009
This calendar is for events in Trinity County in Northern CA. Please call to confirm details of events. I try to keep these listings current but there may be changes or cancellations of events. Area codes are 530, unless otherwise indicated. If you have an event you would like added to the calendar, or if you find discrepancies, please email me or call 628-4579. Please use reload or refresh to get the most current version of this page, as your computer may cache on older copy. Don't forget to look for repeating Weekly and Monthly events that are not listed on this page.

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RURAL CREATIVE REUSE PROJECT (formerly Trinity ArtCycle) is interested in promoting solid waste diversion and resource conservation through it's art and environmental programs for all community members. Their mission is to promote creative reuse for the betterment of our community and the world. RCRP will facilitate diversion of waste materials from landfills through redistribution, public education and community improvement projects. They have broadened their scope and are hoping more rural communities will join them. More info: call Kimberly Piazza at 623-2628.

YOGA BALANCE & BONNIE TRAVIS, DC AND HERBALIST (6971 Highway 3, behind Hayfork Drug Store). Ilene Dunn is a registered Yoga teacher and offers Hatha Yoga with a focus on health, breath, energy, intention, and connection. Yoga classes offered: Yoga classes offered: Level I, Mixed Levels, Yoga For All, Extra Gentle Yoga, Chair Yoga Plus, Relax and Breath, and Mommy and Me. Keri, also a Registered Yoga Teacher, is teaching Kripalu Yoga and Pilates classes. She also does massage by app't. Chiropractic work with Dr. Bonnie Travis, DC and Herbalist is by app't: call 739-5516. Coming in July: Aerobics class! Space is available for your small group for a variety of healthy activities and classes. Website has info on schedule, teachers, class descriptions, and more. More info or to get on email list: More info: call Ilene at 628-1190 (home) or 921-3339 (cell). 

Simone Tharpe in Hayfork has taken in a number of dogs that were abandoned near her place. Some were starving and/or pregnant and may have been beaten. Simone took them in, nursed them back to health, and has worked with them. They are crate trained, will walk on a leash, and are friendly with Simone. However, some of the dogs may need some extra work and love. If you are looking for a dog, are experienced with dogs, and have room in your heart for a dog that has had a rough life (before Simone), please call Simone at 530-628-5233. Please see Rescue Dogs for profiles and photos of 6 dogs available for adoption. If you don't see a dog that appeals to you, call Simone, because there are more dogs than are listed on this page. There is no fee to adopt any of these dogs, she just wants to find loving homes for them. Simone is also looking for any dog rescue organization who can take some of these dogs in. They need socialization work that she is not trained to do. PLEASE spay or neuter your pet! 5/09.

***JUNE 2009***
FRI JUNE 26: REDDING - FRIDAY NIGHT FIDDLE JAM at Leatherby's Creamery in downtown mall 7-9:30pm. Join fiddlers, guitar players, mandolin players and others to play old time jigs, reels, hoedowns, waltzes and tunes of choice. Beginners, intermediate and advanced players of all ages are welcome to come and learn new songs, have fun with old friends and make new ones. Public is invited to watch, listen, tap their toes and dance, if so inclined. More info: call Bill Covert at 221-5325 or Tom Spence: 722-0570. Hosted by District 6 CA State Old Time Fiddler's Association. Second and fourth Fridays.

FRI JUNE 26 - TUES JUNE 30: WEAVERVILLE - TAKING OF PELHAM 1 2 3 (rated R, ends June 30) and THE HANGOVER (rated R, ends June 30) at Trinity Theatre. Before 5:30pm is bargain matinée price. For show times and admission prices: call 623-3555 or go to Prime Cinemas and select Trinity Theatre. Coming attractions: WED JUNE 24 - THURS JULY 30: FREE SUMMER FUN FLICKS at Trinity Theatre on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10am. TUES JULY 14: Midnight showing of HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE.

SAT JUNE 27: WEAVERVILLE - COURTNEY MARIE ANDREWS and YOU ME AND APOLLO at
Mamma Llama Coffehouse at 8pm. This will be their first time performing at Mamma Llama. Style of music: folk. Both performers are traveling here from Phoenix. They are both very strong performers with excellent voices and lyrics. Tickets are $12. More info: call 623-6363.

SUN JUNE 28: LEWISTON - WEEKLY LEWISTON FOOD PANTRY at Old Lewiston Schoolhouse 3-5pm. Serving Lewiston's neediest families with non-perishable foodstuffs donated by area service organizations, food-service businesses, church groups, and individuals! Donations needed - bring them to one of their drop-off points in Lewiston during business hours: Old Lewiston Schoolhouse, Lewiston Hardware Store (in Trinity Dam Mobile Home Park), or Old Lewiston Mercantile & Variety Store. More info or to arrange pick-up of food donations: call 778-3323.

MON JUNE 29 - THURS JULY 2: INDIAN VALLEY FREE SUMMER DAY CAMP at Indian Valley Guard Station, in Hayfork and in various locations throughout Trinity County. Sponsored by The Watershed Center. Additional dates: MON JULY 13 - FRI JULY 24: More info: call Nadya Novak at Watershed Center at 628-4206.

TUES JUNE 30: HAYFORK - HAYFORK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIRECTOR'S MEETING at Irene's Cafe at 8am. Public welcome. Last Tuesday each month.

TUES JUNE 30: HAYFORK - CEMETERY ASSOCIATION MEETING at Community Center. Board meets at 6pm. Public meeting at 7pm. Last Tuesday each month. More info: call 628-4206.

WED JUNE 30: HAYFORK - LOG CABIN QUILTERS MEETING at Roderick Senior Center at 2pm. Open to everyone. Dues are $5/year. Last Wednesday each month. More info: call Marynel Merris at 628-4288. Use of quilting machine is $3/hour. Batting is available. The following people have keys: Denny Freer 628-5452, Barbara Ledbetter 628-5388, Mayme Patton 628-5175, or Wanda Brown 628-4378. Call any of these members to set up an appointment.

***JULY 2009***
WED JULY 1: LEWISTON - GARDEN CLUB MEETING at Community Center. Social time is 12:30-1pm. Meeting & presentation at 1pm. Refreshments served afterwards. Guests always welcome. First Wednesday each month. More info: call Carolyn Rhody at 623-6170.

WED JULY 1: MT. SHASTA - THE TRAVELIN' MCCOURYS plus special guests at Mt. Shasta Resort lawn (1000 Siskiyou Lake Blvd.). Gates open at 5pm. Show at 6pm. Tickets: $20/advance & $25/gate. Ages 16 & under free with paying adult (21+). Ronnie and Rob McCoury, sons of bluegrass legend Del McCoury, continue their father’s lifelong dedication to bluegrass music and bringing joy to people’s lives. With Jason Carter and Alan Bartram, the ensemble is loved and respected by bluegrass faithful, while making something fresh and rejuvenating. Ronnie says, “We like to play traditional bluegrass music the way we do with dad, but we also like to collaborate with special guests and step into situations where we can really stretch out. It's always different, always exciting, and always great music.” The Travelin' McCoury's can push forward so far because their roots run so deep. The band has a confidence that only comes from having paid their dues with 20 years on the bluegrass road. Like Bill Monroe in the 1940s, The Travelin' McCoury's are onto something new. More info and tickets at Positive Productions or call 530-918-4804.

WED JULY 1 - THURS JULY 2: WEAVERVILLE - FREE SUMMER FUN FLICKS: NIM'S ISLAND at Trinity Theatre on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10am. New films every week, so bring everyone for these fun family films! Get there early as seating is granted on a first-come/first-served basis, and limited to auditorium capacity. Coming attractions: WED JULY 8 & THURS JULY 9: Coraline; WED JULY 15 & THURS JULY 16: Alvin & The Chipmunks; WED JULY 22 & THURS JULY 23: Madagascar 2; WED JULY 29 & THURS JULY 30: Hotel for Dogs. More info: call 623-3555.

WED JULY 1 - SUN JULY 5: SAN RAFAEL, CA - MARIN COUNTY FAIR.

THURS JULY 2: WEAVERVILLE - TRINITY COUNTY LIBRARY 2009 SUMMER READING PROGRAM WEEK 3: NOW YOU SEE IT! at Library 11am-12:30pm. Summer Library Program is
11am-12:30pm on Thursdays until July 23. How program works: Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome to register for weekly programs. You'll receive a registration kit showing weekly themes and activities. As in previous years, you'll have two activities to select from, one for younger children and one for older children. This year they'll feature guest storytellers each week. Each week will begin with a short story time followed by an activity. Feel free to select from many new books offered on summer program book cart or anywhere in children's area. Additional weekly themes: Week 4 (July 9): Dance and Move; Week 5 (July 16): Free Play; Week 6 (July 23): Be Creative!

THURS JULY 2 & FRI JULY 3: MT. SHASTA - INDEPENDENCE DAY STREET FAIR in Downtown Mt. Shasta. Free admission.

THURS JULY 2 - SUN JULY 5 - WEAVERVILLE - OLD FASHIONED 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION at various locations around Weaverville. Please see your Trinity Journal or The Advertiser for complete schedule. Presented by Weaverville. Lions.

SAT JULY 4: INDEPENDENCE DAY!

SAT JULY 4 - WEAVERVILLE - JAKE JACKSON MUSEUM, STAMPMILL, AND BLACKSMITH SHOP OPEN (except during parade).

SAT JULY 4: HAYFORK - COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST at Roderick Senior Center 8am-10am. $5.50 donation. Everyone welcome. First Saturday each month. Confirm due to holiday!

SAT JULY 4: LEWISTON - LIVE MUSIC: THE PORCH MONKEYS in park area behind Moose Family Center starting at 2pm. Bring your chairs or blankets, kids, and snacks. Celebrate the holiday with family and friends!

SAT JULY 4: WEAVERVILLE - ART CRUISE 5-8pm! Artist's receptions & show openings with food & beverages at Highland Art Center & Gallery, Lee Ranch House, Umpqua Bank, 5 Windows Gallery, Textile Traditions, Trinity County Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Gallery, and more 5-8pm. Cruise Main Street and see which businesses are open! First Saturday each month.

SAT JULY 4: HAYFORK - LIONS CLUB BINGO at Fairgrounds Dining Hall 6-8pm. Concessions opens at 5:30pm. $10 buy-in. Proceeds support community events. First Saturday each month. More info: call 628-4671.

SUN JULY 5: MT. SHASTA - DAVID LINDLEY at Mt. Shasta Community Building (629 Alder Street). Benefit for Mt. Shasta Chamber Of Commerce. Doors, dinner, & drinks at 5pm. Show at 6pm. Renown multi-instrumentalist David Lindley, well known as accompanist with Jackson Browne and leader of his own band El Rayo-X, has long championed world music. Lindley effortlessly combines American folk, blues, and bluegrass traditions with elements from African, Arabic, Asian, Celtic, Malagasy, and Turkish music. In 1971, Lindley joined forces with Jackson Browne, serving as Jackson's most significant musical co-conspirator until 1981. In 1979, Lindley began working with Ry Cooder. In 1991, Lindley and guitarist Henry Kaiser recorded 6 albums of indigenous Malagasy music in Madagascar, which had a major impact on world music scene. David Lindley has recorded with Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart, Linda Ronstadt, Crosby and Nash, Warren Zevon, and more.
Tickets are $25/advance or $30/day of concert. Age 16 & under free with paid adult age 21 & over. Tickets available at Mt. Shasta Chamber Of Commerce, Berryvale Grocery (Mt. Shasta), Bog Bean Books (Redding), Music Coop Ashland, by calling 918-4804 or at Positive Productions.

MON JULY 6: LEWISTON - LEWISTON SPARKIES FIREFIGHTER AUXILIARY GROUP MEETING at Community Center at 3pm. Open to men & women over age 16. Public is welcome. First Monday each month. More info: call Barbara Thiessen at 778-3361.

MON JULY 6 - FRI JULY 10: WEAVERVILLE - SUMMER DAY CAMP at Young Family Ranch (Oregon Street) 9am-1:30pm. Open to students entering 1st - 6th grades. Special session for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders with fun field trips to explore and study nature! Space is limited to 35 students each session. $25 per week-long session. Presented by Trinity County Resource Conservation District. More info: call Danny or Bo at 623-6004.

TUES JULY 7: HAYFORK - FOOD COMMODITIES DISTRIBUTION at TC Fairgrounds 9:30-11am. First Tuesday each month.

TUES JULY 7: WEAVERVILLE - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING in BOS chambers at Trinity County Trinity County Library meeting room at 9am. First & third Tuesdays each month.

TUES JULY 7: WEAVERVILLE - TRINITY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY BOARD MEETING at Alice Goen Jones History Center at 4pm. First Tuesday each month. More info: contact a TCHS member (Rod Plew, Bill Horstman, Joan Owen, Hal Goodyear, Gail Goodyear, Bridget Carson, Tammy Russell).

TUES JULY 7: WILLOW CREEK - STUDIO 299 CENTER FOR THE ARTS MEETING at St. Joseph's Community Service Room at 5pm. Studio 299 is a non-profit artist's collaborative serving Western Trinity & Eastern Humboldt counties area. First Tuesday each month. More info: call 629-3488.

TUES JULY 7: HAYFORK - MOUNTAIN ACTORS WORKSHOP BOARD MEETING at Hayfork Community Center at 6:30pm. Open to public. First Tuesday each month. More info: call Chris or Melodye Semer at 628-5445.

TUES JULY 7: LEWISTON - OLD LEWISTON SCHOOLHOUSE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING at Old School House at 7pm. First Tuesday each month. More info: call Jim Quinn at 778-1000.

WED JULY 8: WEED, CA - SUMMER STRING SUMMIT 2009 at College of the Siskiyous Kenneth Ford Theatre at 7:30pm. All-star concert features Darol Anger, Abigail Washburn, Scott Nygaard, Natalie and Brittany Haas, Jeremy Kittel, and Billy Contreras. This promises to be the summer's most memorable concert, produced by Tashina and Tristan Clarridge. Event will bring together many of the most influential and innovative musicians from the worlds of bluegrass, jazz, Celtic and old-time music for an evening of music that will take the audience on a stunning cross-genre journey. Six-time Grand National Fiddle Champions and northern California natives Tashina and Tristan Clarridge have, literally, grown up in the company of these musicians. Acclaimed in their own rights, both have risen to become sought-after performers and teachers in the new American acoustic tradition. "This show is absolutely the dream show of the year for anybody interested in acoustic music, strings, or fiddling," said Darol Anger.  "I've watched these young artists grow up. They are the future, but they're happening right now. Bring your kids and watch their ears grow big and their eyeballs pop." Tickets are available at Village Books (Mt. Shasta), Music Co-op (Ashland), and from Brown Paper Tickets: 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-838-3006. Tickets are available at door and can be purchased with cash or by check.

THURS JULY 9: WEAVERVILLE - GOLDEN AGE CENTER SENIOR DISASTER ACTION TEAM MEETING at Center at 10am. Linda Belden-Culbertson is team chairman. Public is welcome. Second Thursday each month. More info: call 623-4472.

THURS JULY 9: WEAVERVILLE - TRINITY COUNTY LIBRARY 2009 SUMMER READING PROGRAM WEEK 4: DANCE AND MOVE at Library 11am-12:30pm. Summer Library Program
is 11am-12:30pm on Thursdays until July 23. How program works: Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome to register for weekly programs. You'll receive a registration kit showing weekly themes and activities. As in previous years, you'll have two activities to select from, one for younger children and one for older children. This year they'll feature guest storytellers each week. Each week will begin with a short story time followed by an activity. Feel free to select from many new books offered on summer program book cart or anywhere in children's area. Additional weekly themes: Week 5 (July 16): Free Play; Week 6 (July 23): Be Creative!

THURS JULY 9: WEAVERVILLE - WEAVERVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING at Round Table Pizza. Gather at 6pm. Meeting starts at 6:30pm. Second Thursday each month. More info: call 623-6101 or 623-2907.

THURS JULY 9: LEWISTON - LEWISTON TRAILS GROUP MEETING at Old Lewiston Schoolhouse at 7pm. Photos, hike planning, and more. Trails group schedules easy to moderate hikes to historic and serene sites. Families with kids and trail dogs always welcome! Second Thursday each month. More info: call Steve Mitchell at 778-0104.

FRI JULY 10: REDDING - FRIDAY NIGHT FIDDLE JAMS at Leatherby's Creamery in downtown mall 7-9:30pm. Join fiddlers, guitar players, mandolin players and others to play old time jigs, reels, hoedowns, waltzes and tunes of choice. Beginners, intermediate and advanced players of all ages are welcome to come and learn new songs, have fun with old friends and make new ones. Public is invited to watch, listen, tap their toes and dance, if so inclined. More info: call Bill Covert at 221-5325 or Tom Spence: 722-0570. Hosted by District 6 CA State Old Time Fiddler's Association. Second and fourth Fridays each month.

SAT JULY 11: HAYFORK - HOMESTEAD FESTIVAL, COOKOUT, AND SWAP MEET at Hayfork Fairgrounds. Pie contest - best pie wins $100. Reserve your space: call 628-4595.

SAT JULY 11: HAYFORK - SUMMER IN THE PARK at Hayfork Park 4-8pm. Local produce, arts & crafts, and more. Live music. Event is held on second Saturday of 4 summer months. More info: call Charlene Dunaetz at at 628-4302 or 628-5722.

SAT JULY 11: SISTERS, OREGON - SISTERS QUILT SHOW.
More info: call Textile Traditions at 623-6454.

SAT JULY 11 - SUN JULY 12: ORICK, CA - 49TH ANNUAL ORICK RODEO. SAT: Jackpot Roundup, Quad Competition, Coronation, kids' games, Mutton Bustin', Calf Riding, Jr. Steer Riding, and CCPRA Rodeo. SUN: Deep Pit Beef BBQ, Quad Competition, raffle ticket drawing, kids' games, Mutton Bustin', and CCPRA Rodeo. No dogs in rodeo grounds! More info: call 707-488-2885.

SAT JULY 11 - SAT JULY 25: MENDOCINO AREA, CA - MENDOCINO MUSIC FESTIVAL: MUSIC ON THE EDGE OF THE WORLD.

SUN JULY 12: HAYFORK - TIMBERJACKS 4H CLUB MEETING at Hayfork Youth Center at 5pm. Projects in swine, dairy goats, horses, poultry, beekeeping, sewing, electronics & electric, etc. Membership is open to children 5 and older and to parents or caretakers who would like to volunteer time to teach a skill or supervise a project. Children can become members even if parent is unable to lead a project, but they must attend meetings regularly. Visitors are welcome but must follow fairgrounds and 4-H rules of conduct. Second Sunday each month. More info: call Kathy at 628-4221 or 628-4400.

MON JULY 13: HAYFORK - COMMUNITY SPIRITS MEETING at Fairgrounds at 2pm. Everyone is welcome. Second Monday each Monday each month. Group sponsors blood drives, Friends of the Library, Welcome Wagon, and more. Public is welcome.

MON JULY 13: WEAVERVILLE - WEAVERVILLE AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER ACTION TEAM (DAT) MEETING at Trinity County Library Conference room at 7pm. Second Monday each month. Shasta chapter of DAT provides free training, including CPR and First Aid. They respond to house & forest fires, power outages, stranding due to weather, and more! There are DATs in Weaverville, Hayfork & Lewiston, and one has formed in Trinity Center/Coffee Creek. The future goal is to have all of Trinity County covered, even in more rural points like Junction City/Down River, and Van Duzen/Ruth/Southern Trinity. That way, not just a small group of people will have to do it all, they will have local groups in all communities. If you are interested in helping to protect your community: call Betty Eyman (Trinity Center DAT) at 266-3440, Katie Quinn (Lewiston DAT) at 778-3307, Barbara or Mike Bagnod (Weaverville DAT) at 623-1142 or Mike Hurley at 778-0577.

MON JULY 13 - FRI JULY 24: INDIAN VALLEY FREE SUMMER DAY CAMP at Indian Valley Guard Station, in Hayfork and in various locations throughout Trinity County. Sponsored by The Watershed Center. More info: call Nadya Novak at Watershed Center at 628-4206. Additional earlier dates: MON JUNE 22 - THURS JULY 2.

MON JULY 13 - FRI JULY 17 WEAVERVILLE - SUMMER DAY CAMP at Young Family Ranch (Oregon Street) 9am-1:30pm. Open to students entering 1st - 6th grades. Special session for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders with fun field trips to explore and study nature! Space is limited to 35 students each session. $25 per week-long session. Presented by
Trinity County Resource Conservation District. More info: call Danny or Bo at 623-6004.

TUES JULY 14: WEAVERVILLE - TRINITY ALLIANCE FOR THE HEALING ARTS (TAHA) MEETING at home of Lydea Roach (631 Brooks Lane, approximately .6 of a mile from Highway 3) at 6:30pm. All who are interested in learning more about TAHA are welcome to attend. Second Tuesday each month. More info or for directions: call 623-2603.

TUES JULY 14: WEAVERVILLE - TRINITY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING at Trinity Alps Golf Course at 6:30pm. Second Tuesday each month. Open to public. More info: call Chamber at 623-6101.

TUES JULY 14: HAYFORK - HAYFORK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING at High School Library at 7pm. Everyone welcome! Second Tuesday each month - please call to confirm meeting, as there is not always a meeting every month! More info: call call 628-5326 or call Don Mulvey at 628-4249.

TUES JULY 14: WEAVERVILLE - MIDNIGHT SHOWING OF HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE at 12am. For show times and admission prices: call 623-3555 or go to Prime Cinemas and select Trinity Theatre.

THURS JULY 16: WEAVERVILLE - TRINITY COUNTY LIBRARY 2009 SUMMER READING PROGRAM WEEK 5: FREE PLAY at Library 11am-12:30pm. Summer Library Program
is 11am-12:30pm on Thursdays until July 23. How program works: Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome to register for weekly programs. You'll receive a registration kit showing weekly themes and activities. As in previous years, you'll have two activities to select from, one for younger children and one for older children. This year they'll feature guest storytellers each week. Each week will begin with a short story time followed by an activity. Feel free to select from many new books offered on summer program book cart or anywhere in children's area. Additional weekly themes: Week 6 (July 23): Be Creative!

THURS JULY 16 SOUTHERN TRINITY - HUMBOLDT-TRINITY RECREATION ALLIANCE (HTRA) MEETING at home of Millie Pollard (432 Van Duzen Road) at 6:30pm. Third Thursday each month. More info: call Gail Glass at 707-574-6269.

THURS JULY 16 - SUN JULY 19: GRASS VALLEY - CALIFORNIA WORLDFEST at Nevada County Fairgrounds.

FRI JULY 17 - SAT JULY 25: ARCATA AREA - ANNUAL HUMBOLDT FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL. This year's festivities include 3 dances (contra, square and swing), Annie & Mary Fiddle Festival, 4 concert nights, and All Day Free Festival! FRI JULY 17: SQUARE DANCE; SAT JULY 18: FAMILY CONTRA DANCE; SUN JULY 19: ANNIE & MARY DAY FIDDLE FESTIVAL; MON JULY 20: FLYING FINGERS; TUES JULY 21: VILLAGE COFFEE HOUSE; WED JULY 22: ACOUSTIC JAZZ; THURS JULY 23: BLUEGRASS; FRI JULY 24: SWING DANCE; SAT JULY 25: ALL DAY FREE FESTIVAL. Volunteers needed! Join the team for this fantastic annual event by calling 707-822-5394 or emailing folk@humboldtfolklife.org.

SAT JULY 18: OAK RUN, CA - OAKSONG SOCIETY CONCERT: KEITH GREENINGER AND DAYAN KAI at Gray Pine Farm (27723 Raspberry Lane). Tickets are available online and at Bernie's Guitar (Redding) and Oak Run Country Store.

SAT JULY 18 - SUN JULY 19: ETNA, CA - 2009 SCOTT VALLEY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL at Etna City Park. Big weekend kicks off in downtown Etna on FRI JULY 17 with a "JAMMIN' ON MAIN" event. One block of Main Street in Etna will be closed to through traffic 6-9pm that Friday night, and all visiting musicians and pickers are invited and encouraged to join in the fun. More info: P.O. Box 155, Etna, CA 96027 or call 530-467-4144.

SAT JULY 18 - SUN JULY 19 - EUREKA, CA - EUREKA QUILT SHOW.

MON JULY 20 - FRI JULY 24: WEAVERVILLE - SUMMER DAY CAMP at Young Family Ranch (Oregon Street) 9am-1:30pm. Open to students entering 1st - 6th grades. Special session for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders with fun field trips to explore and study nature! Space is limited to 35 students each session. $25 per week-long session. Presented by
Trinity County Resource Conservation District. More info: call Danny or Bo at 623-6004.

TUES JULY 21: WEAVERVILLE - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING in BOS chambers at Trinity County at Trinity County Library at 9am. First & third Tuesdays each month.

TUES JULY 21: LEWISTON - LEWISTON AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER ACTION TEAM (DAT) MEETING at lower level of Community Center at 6:30pm. Third Tuesday each month. Shasta chapter of DAT provides free training, including CPR and First Aid. They respond to house & forest fires, power outages, stranding due to weather, and more! There are DATs in Weaverville, Hayfork, Lewiston, and Trinity Center/Coffee Creek (they need members). The future goal is to have all of Trinity County covered, even in more rural points like Junction City/Down River, and Van Duzen/Ruth/Southern Trinity. That way, not just a small group of people will have to do it all, they will have local groups in all communities. If you are interested in helping to protect your community: call Betty Eyman (Trinity Center DAT) at 266-3440, Katie Quinn (Lewiston DAT) at 778-3307, Barbara or Mike Bagnod (Weaverville DAT or Hayfork DAT) at 623-1142 or Mike Hurley at 778-0577.

THURS JULY 23: WEAVERVILLE - TRINITY COUNTY LIBRARY 2009 SUMMER READING PROGRAM WEEK 6: BE CREATIVE at Library 11am-12:30pm. Summer Library Program
is 11am-12:30pm on Thursdays until July 23. How program works: Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome to register for weekly programs. You'll receive a registration kit showing weekly themes and activities. As in previous years, you'll have two activities to select from, one for younger children and one for older children. This year they'll feature guest storytellers each week. Each week will begin with a short story time followed by an activity. Feel free to select from many new books offered on summer program book cart or anywhere in children's area.

SAT JULY 25: DUNSMUIR, CA - 3RD ANNUAL MOSSBRAE MUSIC FESTIVAL featuring CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE at Botanical Gardens Stage in Dunsmuir City Park. Tickets: $25/advance & $30/gate. Ages 16 & under free with a paying adult (age 21+). Annual fund raiser for Dunsmuir Chamber of Commerce. With 22 Blues Music Awards to his credit and 8 Grammy nominations, harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite has earned legendary status as one of blues music's most important artists. Charlie has performed and recorded with Bonnie Raitt, Tom Waits, John Lee Hooker and more. His latest CD "Delta Hardware" reflects on Charlie's tougher edge, first evident on his breakthrough 1967 release, Stand Back. Most recently, Living Blues magazine readers honored Charlie naming him Most Outstanding Musician (Harmonica) in 15th Annual Reader's Poll. More info: Positive Productions.

SAT JULY 25: HAYFORK - THE MOSTLY STRINGBAND at Northern Delights Coffeehouse at 7pm. Suggested $5 donation.

MON JULY 27: WEAVERVILLE - LOWDEN AQUATIC PARK PROJECT (LAPP) GENERAL MEETING at TPUD conference room at 6:30pm. Fourth Monday each month. LAPP is a non-profit organization.

MON JULY 27 - FRI JULY 31: WEAVERVILLE - SUMMER DAY CAMP at Young Family Ranch (Oregon Street) 9am-1:30pm. Open to students entering 1st - 6th grades. Special session for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders with fun field trips to explore and study nature! Space is limited to 35 students each session. $25 per week-long session. Presented by
Trinity County Resource Conservation District. More info: call Danny or Bo at 623-6004.

***AUGUST 2009***
SAT AUG 1: OAK RUN, CA - OAKSONG SOCIETY CONCERT: SAWMILL ROAD BLUEGRASS BAND at Gray Pine Farm (27723 Raspberry Lane). Tickets are available online, at Bernie's Guitar (Redding) and at Oak Run Country Store.

SAT AUG 1 - SUN AUG 2: RUTH LAKE - 15TH ANNUAL RUTH LAKE SUMMER FESTIVAL at Ruth Lake Recreation Campground. Camping, fishing, boating, arts & crafts, Bigfoot races, kid stuff, live music, kit fly, food and some new activities for all. SAT & SUN: PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8-10am. $4. Event benefits Southern Trinity Volunteer Fire Dep't and/or Souther Trinity Area Rescue and Local Projects.

SUN AUG 2: LEWISTON - 13TH ICE CREAM SOCIAL & DUTCH RAFFLE at Lewiston Elementary School Gym at 2pm. Free admission, free parking. Fabulous Grand Prize and several High Value Prizes will be awarded to highest bidders in our Cake & Pie Auction. Houseboat vacation, high-end lodging, resort destinations, meals at upscale restaurants are just a few of the offerings. Their Dutch Raffle will feature dozens of valuable gift certificate and quality merchandise donated by area merchants. Purchase of $1 tickets could win you any of these fine gifts. Delicious ice cream and baked treats along with bottled beverages are up for grabs too. Fun for the whole family. Tell your neighbors, bring your friends along too. All proceeds benefit FOLSLM (Friends of Old Lewiston Schoolhouse Library and Museum) and help keep Lewiston's only library and museum open to the public. More info: call 778-0111 or 778-3701.

SUN AUG 2: MT. SHASTA - THE WILD MAGNOLIAS (funky Mardi Gras Indians) at Mt. Shasta Resort. Physical tickets available at Berryvale Grocery, Bog Bean Books & Music, and Music Coop.
Tickets & info at Positive Productions.

FRI AUG 7 & SAT AUG 8: WEAVERVILLE - AUDITIONS FOR LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Trinity Alps Performing Arts Center. FRI at 7pm. SAT at 1pm. Performances will be mid-October through early November.

FRI AUG 7 - SUN AUG 9: WILLITS - DEAD ON THE CREEK MUSIC FESTIVAL

FRI AUG 7 - SUN AUG 9: BOLADO PARK (just south of HOLLISTER) - GOOD OLD FASHIONED BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL. Presented by Northern California Bluegrass Society

SAT AUG 8: UKIAH, CA - 5TH ANNUAL REDWOOD EMPIRE FAIR FIDDLE CONTEST at 12:30. They have some new features - a Junior Any Instrument division and a little prize money in Twin division. More info: call Laura Smith at 707-743-1303.

SAT AUG 8: HAYFORK - SUMMER IN THE PARK at Hayfork Park 4-8pm. Local produce, arts & crafts, and more. Live music. Event is held on second Saturday of 4 summer months. More info: call Charlene Dunaetz at at 628-4302 or 628-5722. Coming up: SEPT 12 Summer in the Park will feature The Mostly Stringband 4-6pm and Dixie & Ray 6-8pm.

SUN AUG 9: MT. SHASTA - SILA & THE AFROFUNK EXPERIENCE at Mt. Shasta Resort.
Physical tickets available at Berryvale Grocery, Bog Bean Books & Music, and Music Coop. Tickets & info at Positive Productions.

SAT AUG 15: WEAVERVILLE - ALLISON & VICTOR JAZZ COMBO WITH BAND at
Trinity Alps Performing Arts Center.

SAT AUG 15: OAK RUN - OAKSONG SOCIETY CONCERT: HAWAIIAN MUSIC & LUAU FEAST with GEORGE KUO, AARON MAHI, MARTIN PAHINUI and BOBBY INGANO at Gray Pine Farm (27723 Raspberry Lane). Gate opens for parking only at 4:30 pm, gate to seating area opens at 5pm and Luau starts at 6pm.
Tickets are available online now and at Bernie's Guitar (Redding) and Oak Run Country Store after JUNE 10. Tickets usually go very fast for this event, so purchase them as early as you can. Ticket prices: $38 for concert & luau; Concert only is $22.

SAT AUG 15: MT. SHASTA AREA - COCO MONTOYA (venue being upgraded). Seeking vendors! Tickets on sale asap.
Info at Positive Productions.

SUN AUG 16: MT. SHASTA - APHRODESIA at Mt. Shasta Resort. Physical tickets available at Berryvale Grocery, Bog Bean Books & Music, and Music Coop.
Tickets & info at Positive Productions.

FRI AUG 21 - SUN AUG 23 or FRI AUG 28 - SUN AUG 30: TRINITY COUNTY FAIR.

FRI AUG 21 - SUN AUG 23: BOONEVILLE, CA - 1ST ANNUAL GOLDEN OLD TIME CAMP OUT at Mendocino Fairgrounds (Highway 128). Plenty of space, trees for shade, food you can buy on site or you can bring your own, plus it's a short walk to groceries, cafes and restaurants. Big square dance on Saturday night at 6pm that will be open to public for $10. They'll have workshops as well. Gates open at 8am FRI AUG 21. $50/person covers 3 full days of fun, 2 nights camping, square dance, workshops and all the jamming you can handle. Early-bird tickets bought by JUNE 30 are $45; Kids 12 & under free if accompanied by paying adult. Single day ticket (no overnight) is $20. Online ticket purchasers must have valid e-mail address. You will receive an e-ticket to print out and take to event (NO MAILED TICKETS). Please note, a $1 handling fee will be added for every $30 of credit card orders. Buy tickets online. Event is held rain or shine and all ticket sales are final. More info regarding online ticket purchases: call 408-683-0666. Pets are allowed but campers will have special area provided to camp in and all dogs must be on a leash when walked about premises. Owners are expected to clean up after their pets. Full RV hook-ups are $10/day - there is a short walk to main activities. Bathrooms and showers available. Presented by California Bluegrass Association, Sonoma County Folk Society and Berkeley Old Time Music Convention. More info: call Mark Hogan at 707-829-8012.

SAT AUG 22: KENWOOD, CA - CUR-VILLE DOG DAYS MUSIC FESTIVAL. Benefits Kenwood School Music Program.

SUN AUG 23: MT. SHASTA - PAPA GROWS FUNK at Mt. Shasta Resort. Physical tickets available at Berryvale Grocery, Bog Bean Books & Music, and Music Coop.
Tickets & info at Positive Productions.

FRI AUG 28 - SUN AUG 30 - SAN FRANCISCO - OUTSIDE LANDS MUSIC FESTIVAL.

SUN AUG 30: MT. SHASTA - BOOKER T. JONES at Mt. Shasta Resort. Physical tickets available at Berryvale Grocery, Bog Bean Books & Music, and Music Coop. Tickets & info at Positive Productions.

"God is a comedian playing to an audience too afraid to laugh." - Voltaire

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