Mt. Shasta Chamber Weblog

Don’t miss the Shasta Mountain Film Festival on March 19th

Along with ten award-winning films, the evening features over $3,000 worth of raffle prizes, including a Caribike Urban (a folding bicycle that will fit the smallest trunk.)

Every festival ticket will be entered into a special raffle as long as your name and email address is written on the back of your ticket. The prize  for this special raffle is a complete trekking gear package valued at $150, including adjustable Fizan trekking poles, a Kleen Kanteen Reflect and an Osprey Orb backpack filled with hiker friendly goodies.

Live music, provided by Beverly Harlan on violin and Teri Mihalevich on piano,  starts at 5pm until the films begin.

Railroad tour brings passengers to South County

This year’s Dunsmuir Railroad Days has a new exciting addition to the growing list of events.  An excursion passenger train is coming out of the San Francisco Bay Area and bringing folks to Dunsmuir on Friday June 10, 2011 arriving approximately 4:30pm.

This special charter train is being called the Dunsmuir Shasta Daylight and will make stops at Emeryville, Martinez, Davis, Sacramento, Chico and Redding to pick up folks wanting to take part in the celebrations.

This train will return to the Bay Area on Sunday June 12, 2011 departing Dunsmuir at 9:00am with an arrival back in Emeryville at 5:00pm.  The same station stops will be made on the return journey to the Bay Area.

Additionally, the same passenger equipment will make a run from Dunsmuir north to Black Butte and return on Saturday June 11, 2011.  This excursion  is called the Black Butte Daylight and will cater to folks coming to Dunsmuir by highway on Saturday and wanting to experience a real train ride.

The Black Butte Daylight will depart Dunsmuir at 4:00pm and head north a round  the Cantara Loop and pass Mt. Shasta City on it’s way to Black Butte where the train will be turned around on the old former Southern Pacific wye track for the journey down the mountain to Dunsmuir.  This 46 mile roundtrip is scheduled to take three hours and with the long days of June will operate all in daylight hours.   This is a wonderful experience for the whole family.

Also there will be the opportunity to book a ticket on the Black Butte Daylight dinner option.  Dinner tickets are being offered in the last two cars of the train onboard the former California Zephyr Vista Dome streamlined passenger cars.  Dinner will be served both in the Vista Domes and the lower levels.

This will feature professional uniformed staff offering first class luxury service with freshly prepared meals by the chef in the galley, fully stocked open bar, snacks, and hors d’ oeuvres. Tables will be set with white crested damask tablecloths marked for the original California Zephyr, along with registered china patterns of CZ design, fresh cut flowers and much more.

For more information visit www.traintrips.biz or call 1-800-359-4870 or (775) 453-1004 or the Dunsmuir Railroad Days website at  www.dunsmuirrailroaddays.org

Winter Wonderland Weekend December 18 and 19

Most downtown businesses will be open Saturday, December 18, from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday, December 19, from noon to 5 pm.

Raffles, free gift with purchase, drawings and samples of tea and cookies are just some of the surprises in store: Sereni-tea will host a lavender/honey day, Christmas story readings will take place at Village Books, Jon Thomas Jewelry will welcome you with teas, cookies and if you spend more than $250 you will be entered in a raffle to win a price of his choice. Lisa invites you to visit and sample some fine chocolates, coffee and cocoa at the Gallery in Mount Shasta.

Siskiyou Arts Council manages a Window Display Contest with many Mt. Shasta businesses participating, including Images Hair Design, The Fifth Season, Pomodoro, Minnillos Full Service Salon, Mt. Shasta Gallery, My Favorite Things, The Oven Bakery, Shasta Rhythms Music, Roxy’s Vets Club, Sereni-Tea, Snip ‘N Save, Soul Connections, Sportsmen’s Den, Village Books, Wholesale Solar, SAC Gallery. Each business makes a contribution to the “pot” with the winner of the contest donating it to a local charity of their choice. Winner is chosen by shoppers. Ballots are available at participating businesses.

On Saturday the Siskiyou Sled Dogs association is offering free rides for kids at the Ski Park from 11 to 2 and will be downtown as well for photo opportunities; and on Sunday from 1-3 pm Barbara Schaefer, author and owner of the sled dog Mia, who played the lead dog in the Disney movie “Eight Below” will be present to sign her book “Be the Lead Dog.”

Carolers will be filling the street with songs and you can even enjoy or discover the taste of roasted chestnuts on an open fire.

For more details call the Mount Shasta Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau at 530-926-4865.

Tree lighting in Mount Shasta on black Friday

Locals and visitors are invited to gather in front of the Mt. Shasta City Hall, 305 N. Mt.  Shasta Blvd.  on Friday Nov. 26^th for old fashioned caroling while waiting for the arrival of Santa.

The evening begins at 5:30 pm by Pastor Gary Van De Walker of the Evangelical Free Church, followed by a special performance by “Heaven & Earth”. The Mt Shasta HS Cheerleaders will spread a little Christmas cheer. Special guests, along with the COS Children’s Choir, will be leading all in the Christmas Carols, and at 5:50 pm candles will be lit. (Note: The candles handed out will be battery operated. You are welcome to bring your own wax candles if that is preferred).  Hot chocolate and apple cider will be available for purchase from Strawberry Valley 4-H. At 6:00 pm the Christmas tree lights will be switched on, followed by Santa arriving on a city fire truck.

This year Santa will greet children at his workshop, set up in the Fire Station. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, and hear their Christmas wishes.

Many stores, shops and galleries in the downtown area will be open late for holiday browsers and shopping. Enjoy freshly roasted chestnuts while you shop, have your picture taken with Santa or in a holiday decorated cart pulled by an adorable miniature horse.

For more information call the Mt. Shasta Visitors’ Bureau at 1-800-926-4865.

Think, Shop and Dine Locally!

With each and every purchase at any/all of the participating businesses and restaurants, you have an opportunity to enter to “Win”. Contest ends the eve of Friday Nov. 19, 2010. The winners will be drawn and announced Sat. Nov. 20, 2010. Good Luck!

Join us for the 3rd Annual
Town-wide Open House
on Friday November 19, 2010 from 4 pm to 7 pm.

Participating business will provide edibles, discounts &
a special opportunity for Locals to view Mt. Shasta’s festive and holiday best!

Acme Computers*Anita’s Hallmark*Britton Stained Glass Studio* Couch Critics*Directions* Jon Thomas Jewelry* Kevin Lahey Photography Gallery* Language Quest* Lil’ Pomodoro/Pomodoro* Mike & Tony’s* Mt. Essientials* Mt. Shasta Herb & Health* Mt. Shasta Trading Co.*My Favorite Things* Petals* Piemont Restaurant* Ron’s Furniture* Rhythms* Sacred Mountain Spa* Siskiyou Arts Council* Sereni-tea* Seven Suns Coddee & Café* Shasta Base Camp* Silver Moon Galleria* soul Connections* sportsman’s Den* Suzies Shop on the Corner* The Fifth Season* The Gallery in Mt. Shasta* The Oven Bakery* Village Books* Vivify Organic Japanese Restaurant* Wayside Grill

For further questions or information: Jamie at Petals at 530-926-4474

Busy Labor Day weekend in Mt. Shasta

Friday, September 3rd

5:30 pm MSPD-C.E.P.Car Show and Shine “Friday Night Cruise” & BBQ
Shastice Park, Rockfellow Dr., Mt. Shasta. Cruise starts at 7:00 pm.

10 am to 9 pm Go Karts and Laser MAZE at Ray’s Shopping Center

Saturday, September 4th

8:00 am Register for the 19th DARE Classic Car Show and Shine.
For more information call (530) 926-7540

9:00 am – 3:30 pm 50’s Rock and Roll entertainment, open-air marketplace on Castle Street and downtown sidewalk sales.
Car Show and Shine. Open to the public. Judging begins at noon, awards at 2:30 pm.

10 am to 9 pm Go Karts and Laser MAZE at Ray’s Shopping Center

Sunday, September 5th

8:30am Mt. Shasta Tin Man Triathlon at Lake Siskiyou Campground Marina. (530) 235-2786

10:00am-9:00 pm Go Karts and Laser MAZE at Ray’s Shopping Center

Noon – 6:00 pm Blackberry Music Festival at Mt. Shasta City Park sponsored by Mt. Shasta Rotary Club and Scott Valley Bank. Games for kids, BBQ,
blackberry pie, beverages available. FREE admission. Live entertainment on stage.

Monday, September 6th

10:00am-4:00 pm Go Karts and Laser MAZE at Ray’s Shopping Center

Please NO DOGS, skateboards, bikes in the downtown street closure area.

Events subject to change and/or update without notice

Register for the C.E.P. Show and Shine by calling 530-926-7540

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON LODGING, DINING, THINGS TO SEE AND DO:
Mt. Shasta Visitors Bureau, 300 Pine Street, Mount Shasta
1-800-926-4865 ext 203 or 530-926-4865 ext 203 or www.mtshastachamber.com

4th of July in Mt. Shasta: fun, fun, fun…

And to complete the tableau the weather will also be at its finest.

Friday: Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s to lower 80s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday through Sunday night: Clear. Highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s. Lows in the lower 40s to lower 50s.

Friday, July 2

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Walk/run registration and T-shirt pick up at the Armory.

10 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Mt. Shasta Blvd. and Castle Street vendors – craft and food booths.

10 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Live entertainment throughout street fair – 10 a.m., Ron Lovelace Band; 11:30 a.m., circus performance; noon, Stereotype; 1:30 p.m., circus performance; 2 p.m., The Lottery; 3:30 p.m., circus performance; 4 p.m., Rockit; 5:30 p.m., circus performance; 6 p.m., Cambria Vallaire, teenage acrobat, dancer, contortionist; 6:30 p.m., Cirque De Sewer, professional acro-rats.

6:30 to 8 p.m. – Ice Cream Social, Shastice Park – ice cream dessert bar and games. Free while supplies last. Sponsored by Mount Shasta Community Resource Center.

Saturday, July 3

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Walk/run registration and T-shirt pick up at the Armory.

10 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Mt. Shasta Blvd. and Castle Street vendors – craft and food booths.

10 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Live entertainment throughout street fair – 10 a.m., Rick Garrett; 10:30 a.m., Christopher Prim; 11 a.m., circus performance; noon, Panther Creek; 1:30 p.m., circus performance; 2 p.m., Last Call; 3:30 p.m., Mountain Gypsies belly dancing; 4 p.m., circus performance; 4:30 p.m., Chick Music with Paula Reynolds and friends; 6 p.m. Cirque De Sewer, professional acro-rats.

Sunday, July 4

6:30 to 8 a.m. – Register for July 4 walk/run; pick up pre-registration packages on Mt. Shasta Blvd. across from the Stage Door.

6:30 to 11 a.m. – Pancake breakfast, St. Anthony’s Parish Hall, corner of Pine and Alma Streets. All-you-can-eat pancakes served with eggs, ham, orange juice and coffee. Cost: $8, adults; $5, kids under age six.

7 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Community breakfast hosted by Siskiyou Masonic Lodge No. 297, Mount Shasta Community Building, 629 Alder Street. All-you-can-eat. Cost: $8, adults; $3, children.

7 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Castle Street vendors – craft and food booths.

8:30 a.m. – Mountain Runners Walk/Run – Castle Street starting line.

Noon – Parade along Mt. Shasta Blvd.

No pets or personal fireworks are allowed in the downtown area.

July 4th Fireworks View

• Watch the fireworks display over Lake Siskiyou on Sunday, July 4 beginning at approximately 9:45 p.m., depending on weather conditions.

• Mount Shasta Resort Green opens at 4 p.m. for Community Appreciation Day. Live music provided by Summer Schappell. Admission: $2 per person. Proceeds go towards the Fireworks Fund. Food and drinks available on site. No coolers, pets or personal fireworks allowed.

• Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort, $1 admission per person. No pets or personal fireworks allowed.

For more information contact the Mount Shasta Visitors Bureau at 926-4865 or www.mtshastachamber.com

What’s on the stage at the Mt. Shasta 4th of July Celebration?

JULY 2

10:00 am Ron Lovelace Band – traditional Blues

11:30 am Circus Performance

12:00 pm Stereotype  – original progressive rock

1:30 pm Circus Performance

2:00 pm  The Lottery  – classic and original rock

3:30 pm Circus Performance

4:00 pm Rockit  – classic rock

5:30 pm Circus Performance

6:00 pm Cambria Vallaire – acrobat, dancer

6:30 pm Cirque De Sewer – acro-rats

JULY 3

10:00 am Rick Garrett – jazz guitar

10:30 am Christopher Prim – folk rock

11:30 pm Circus Performance

12:00 pm Panther Creek  – bluegrass celebration

1:30 pm Circus Performance

2:00 pm Last Call – country rock

3:30 pm Mountain Gypsies – belly dancers

4:00 pm Circus Performance

4:30 pm Chick Music – female artist inspired rock

6:00 pm Cirque De Sewer

6:30 pm Circus Performance

Mount Shasta 4th of July Celebration’s Schedule

Friday July 2

10:00am – 4:00pm     Walk/ run registration & T shirt pick up at the Armory

10:00am – 4:00pm     24th Annual Quilt Show sponsored by the Sisson Museum – open daily ~ FREE (530) 926-5508

10:00am – 7:00pm     Mt. Shasta Blvd & Castle Street Vendors – Craft & Food Booths

10:00am – 7:00pm    Live entertainment throughout the street fair: Acrobats, Jugglers, More

6:30pm – 8:00pm       Ice Cream Social sponsored by the Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center. Shastice Park-Ice Cream Dessert Bar, Games. Free (while supplies last).

Saturday July 3

10:00am – 4:00pm     Walk/ run registration & T shirt pick up at the Armory

10:00am – 7:00 pm    Mt. Shasta Blvd. & Castle Street Vendors – Crafts & Food Booths

10:00am – 4:00pm     24^th Annual Quilt Show sponsored by the Sisson Museum – open daily ~ FREE (530) 926-5508

10:00am – 7:00 pm    Live entertainment throughout the street fair: Acrobats, Jugglers, More

Sunday July 4

6:30am – 8:00am       Register for July 4^th Walk/Run & pick up pre-registration packages on Mt. Shasta Blvd.
across from Stage Door

6:30am – 11:00am      Pancake Breakfast at St. Anthony’s Parish Hall. $8 adults, $5 kids under 6-All-you-can-eat pancakes, served with eggs, ham, orange juice & coffee.

7:00am – 1:00pm       Community Breakfast by the Siskiyou Masonic Lodge #297 at the Mount Shasta Community Building

on Alma St. All-you-can-eat, $8 Adults, $3 children.

8:30am Mountain Runners Walk/Run – Castle Street Starting Line

12:00  noon Annual Parade along Mt. Shasta Blvd.

7:00am – 4:00pm       Castle Street Vendors – Crafts & Food Booths

12:00pm – 4:00pm     Live Entertainment on Castle Street Stage

10:00pm – 4:00pm     24^th Annual Quilt Show sponsored by the Sisson Museum – open daily ~ FREE    (530) 926-5508

~NO PETS ALLOWED IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA~
~NO PERSONAL FIREWORKS~

——- Fireworks over Lake Siskiyou at around 9:45pm ——-

Mount Shasta Resort Green opens at 4:00pm for Community Appreciation Day.
Live Music: Summer Schappell ~ $2 admission per person will go to Fireworks Fund. Food and drinks available on site.
~ NO COOLERS or PETS or PERSONAL FIREWORKS

Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort: $1. Admission per person ~
NO PETS or PERSONAL FIREWORKS

For more information call the Mt. Shasta Visitors Bureau
530-926-4865 ext 203 or visit www.mtshastachamber.com

Better than ever: July 4th in Mt Shasta!

Mt. Shasta’s largest annual event will begin in downtown Mt. Shasta on Friday, July 2^nd and Saturday, July 3rd with vendors and sidewalk sales from 10 am to 7 pm on both days. Rock, blues, bluegrass, jazz, and folk music will be performed live by accomplished local musicians and bands, fantastic circus acts will keep you entertained between musical acts.

Sunday, July 4th will start off with the Mountain Runners Fun Run/walk, the largest small town run/walk in America, at 8:30 am — register and have a good time competing in the running portion, or walking the two miles tasting food offered by local restaurants along the way and be entertained by the Mt. Shasta Walking Circus, a group of professional stilt walkers, acrobats, contortionists, hula hoopers, unicyclists, musicians, clowns, belly dancers, costumed characters, mimes, and more.

Registered walk/run participants have a chance to win the grand prize, a Certified 2008 Dodge Caliber, 4 cylinder, automatic transmission with sun roof, hatchback, CD player and radio sponsored by Mt Shasta’s S.J. Denham and Mountain Runners.

At noon the parade will be on its way. This year’s open theme is all about having a good time. Come and enjoy great floats and drill teams.

Later that day everyone enjoy yourself at the Mt. Shasta Resort for their traditional “Customer Appreciation Day” — listen to great live music and get your favorite seat for the community’s largest fireworks show yet! Fireworks can also be viewed from the Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort beach. Summer Schappell will perform at the Resort. There will also be circus performances at the Resort and Campgrounds, with a spectacular fire performance following the fireworks on the beach at Lake Siskiyou.