Dunsmuir, CA – February 2012
January 23rd – April 17th
Free Tax Filing
The Jefferson Economic Development Institute (JEDI) will provide free tax preparation assistance to qualifying Siskiyou and Modoc County residents. This VITA program is available to all taxpayers with an adjusted gross income (AGI) below $50,000. Tax preparation assistance will be available on a weekly basis in the JEDI Mt. Shasta and Yreka offices. Satellite offices in Tulelake and Happy Camp will also offer the service throughout the season. For more information or to make an appointment, contact JEDI at 926-6670.
Thursday, February 2, 9, 23rd, 6pm-8:30pm
Black History: Saxophonist Victor Martin to host a film series
The Dunsmuir Community Resource Center celebrates Black History Month with a film series on jazz and blues history. The films delve into the contributions of African Americans to the development of jazz and blues, true American art forms. There will be live performance examples throughout the series. Host and musician, Victor Martin, will present this series with a discussion before the film. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. The Dunsmuir Family Resource Center is located at 5740 Dunsmuir Ave, in downtown Dunsmuir, across from the California Theatre. $3 suggested donation. For more information call (530)235-4400.
Saturday, February 11th, 7:30pm-10:30pm
Dunsmuir Brewery Works Features The Groove Perpetrators
Paula Reynolds, brother, Dave Reynolds, and Christopher Prim deliver up great rock, folk, and jazz, which Dunsmuir Brewery Works delivers up intensely wonderful food and micro brews. Featuring special guest: Robert Renick, accomplished acoustic guitarist and instrument maker. Dunsmuir Brewery Works, 5701 Dunsmuir Ave, Dunsmuir.
Sunday, February 12th, 19th, 26th, 3:00pm-3:30pm
Argentine Tango Classes
You can dance Argentine Tango too!! It takes a bit of time to get the basics down, but its great exercise, super fun, and you’ll learn how to have a great connection with your partner. Bring leather soled shoes or slippers for class, at the Dunsmuir Resource Center, 5740 Dunsmuir Ave, Dunsmuir, CA. Refreshments provided. $5
Sunday, February 12th, 1:45-12pm
The Turning Point
Inspirational music and an inspirational message. Enjoy Djin Aquarian’s guitar and voice with Rev. Eleanor Richard giving the inspirational message, “The Turning Point.”
Refreshments and conversation after.
Thursday, February 16th, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Weekly Dart Tournament
Sprit’s Bar and Lounge host a weekly Dart Tournament open to the public. Spirit’s Bar is located at 5827 Dunsmuir Ave, Dunsmuir, CA.
Saturday, February 18th, 11:30am-1pm
Argentine Tango Classes
You can dance Argentine Tango too!! It takes a bit of time to get the basics down, but its great exercise, super fun, and you’ll learn how to have a great connection with your partner. Bring leather soled shoes or slippers for class, at 414 N Mt Shasta Blvd, Mt Shasta, CA. Refreshments provided. $5.
Tuesday, February 14th
Café Maddalena Accepting Valentine’s Day Reservations
Enjoy your Valentine’s Day at Café Maddalena’s first day of re-opening for the season.; accepting Valentine’s Day reservations. Café Maddelena, 5801 Sacramento Ave in Dunsmuir, CA, will offer a special Valentine’s Day menu. 235-2725
Tuesday, February 14th
Dunsmuir Brewery Works, Night Out
Share your evening with someone special on Valentine’s Day at the Dunsmuir Brewery Works, 5701 Dunsmuir Ave, Dunsmuir, Ca. Live music and a special Valentine’s Day menu.
Tuesday, February 14th
Flower Girl Free Flower Delivery
The Flower Girl is offering free delivery for Valentine’s Day, in Dunsmuir. 235-2111
Thursday, February 16th, 6pm-8:30pm
“Identifying Western Birds of Prey” Workshop
Calling All Bird-Lovers! Here’s your chance to learn the skills needed to identify birds of prey in northern California. Phil Detrich is a local resident and former bird researcher. His slideshow features many close-up pictures of raptors. This workshop is a perfect foundation to the annual Bald Eagle and Winter, a Waterfolw Field trip to the Klamath Basin Wildlife Refuge on Feb. 25th. The workshop will be held at the Mt Shasta City Park’s Lower Lodge, Mt Shasta. No RSVP required, just bring a notebook! $5 donation suggested, benefiting the River Exchange. For more information: (530)235-2012 or mail@riverexchange.org.
February 18th, 6:30pm
Castella Mardi Gras Dinner & Dance
The Castella Community Education Organization is holding their annual Mardi Gras Dinner & Dance Fundraiser at the Historic Dunsmuir Hotel, 5740 Dunsmuir Ave, Dunsmuir. Enjoy the evening with live music featuring the Miss Debbie and the Blackwell Brothers, Belly Dancers, and more. This evening is designed to raise money for education for the Castella School. There will be prizes for best male and female costumes of $25. Tickets are $25; include dinner and a complementary glass of wine or beer. Cocktails begin at 6:30pm and dinner begins at 7:30pm. Door prizes and gift baskets. 235-4034
Saturday, February 25th, 9am-4pm
Bald Eagle and Winter Waterfowl Field Trip
Join the annual outing in the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge. Participants will meet at the junction of HWY 97 and A-12 (12 miles north of Weed). The Klamath Basin Refuge hosts the largest concentration of Bald Eagles in the contiguous United States. Other raptors and multitudes of Waterfowl can be viewed on this ultimate birder’s trip! Registration required, call 235-2012 or email mail@riverexchange.org.
