The Klamath National Forest will be offering two $750.00 scholarships and two $500.00 scholarships offered this year through the scholarship fund of the Klamath National Forest employees.
Scholarship applications will be available March 26th 2010 at area high schoola and the Klamath National Forest Supervisors Office, 1312 Fairlane Rd. Yreka. The deadline for applying is May 3, 2010 by 4:00 p.m. For further information call Casey Keiser at 841-4457.
For years my only winter sport was limited to sledding, but this year I opened up my doors of opportunity into the wild winter sports offered here in the Weed area!
I went SNOWBOARDING!!
Not sure of what to expect the feelings of excitement were tamed by the humble fact I knew I was going to fall down all day. I received a hand me down board and boots but was lacking the bindings that attach the boots firmly to the board. So I went into Sportsmen’s Den to get not only bindings, but a little word of encouragement from the knowledgeable staff. They were very helpful in hooking me up with used equipment that matched my already used equiptment, and met my price range, which wasn’t much since I wasn’t sure if I was even going to like snowboarding.
The Sportsmen’s Den staff were all excited for me and my husband to be getting out in the early spring fresh snow that was falling that day. I asked the staff if there was a company that makes padded bottoms for first time boarders, they laughed and said, “yes, there is.”
My husband and I had a great time and we were well equipped for my first time on a snowboard. The snow was deep and fluffy, which padded my falls with a fluffy splash for each face-plant, or bottom-plant.
There is one thing I learned from the day, Snowboarders have great leg muscles!
To get in touch with Sportmen’s Den = visit them at 402 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. in Mt. Shasta City or give them a call at 530-926-2295, check out their website http://www.mtshastasports.com
Come by the Weed Visitor Center (34 Main St. in Weed, Right under the Weed Arch!!) to find out some great spots for your winter sports…. Gotta love the 7 months of snow around here!!!
~Pluto's Cave~
Just yesterday I went out to Pluto’s Cave for the first time. We had such a great time! Juniper trees were budding their berries, sage was begining to flower, the sky was blue, the air was crisp, and it was a wonderful day trip just outside of Weed, CA. To get ou there hit Hwy 97 (you can catch 97 right in Weed, CA ) drive about 12 miles out to A-12 turn left, and then about 3 miles on the left there is a power pole with the tiny words that say “Pluo Cave”. Once there, it’s a nice dirt road, the parking was great, and the trail is wonderfully maintained. We didn’t see any trash on any of our walks around the park.
The opening of the cave is easy to access with a great trail that leads to a giant hole in the Earth with a somewhat decent trail down the rocky cliff, I’d say it’s an easy hike, my 5 year old had an easy time getting down and in to PLUTO’s CAVE…
We were hoping to find a bat, but all we found was bat poop, guanno~ lots of it~! There was literally inches of poop under our feet ( my kid loved that! I didn’t) and as we walked through these beautiful dens of caves with “sky lights” and beautiful rock formations, the dust of guanno lingered in the air rising up to the ceiling! I wish we had brought a face mask or bandana to wrap around our mouths and noses, we will next time we go. It probably didn’t help having our dog charging around the cave happy as can be running from cave opening to cave opening, kicking up all that guanno!! Happy, Happy dog!
It was a wonderful day, just remember to bring; a flashlight, a face mask, and good shoes!
For more info on Pluto’s Cave check out this website
http://www.wildernet.com/pages/activity.cfm?actid=050501IO*54145sp
Or come by the Weed Visitor Center, 34 Main St. just under the Weed Arch!
If youre interested in a winter vacation here in the Eddy’s pack up your long johns and sweaters and hats and gloves and plan on sipping hot coco in the snowy ridges after a fun day in the snow!
A trip to the snowy mountains in Weed, CA has many winter sports and games available. Whether you enjoy snow shoing, skiing, snow boarding, or snow mobiling we have great roads that lead to all sorts of adventure. County Rd. 17 is highly recommended for winter fun!
Make sure you have chains and 4 wheel drive before you go in too deep on any mountain road.
One local business you should check out for snow mobile rentals and equiptment is the FUN FACTORY located here in Weed, you can reach them by calling 530-926-5387.
Or visiting their website http://www.snowcrest.net/funfactory/
Enjoy your Winter stay High in the Mountains of Weed, Ca.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Release Date: January 5, 2010 Contact: Ms. Raeshma Razvi Silkworm Media Phone: 408-966-2046 Urban Youth Filmmakers from Los Angeles and the Bay Area to participate in the documentary,
and screen youth films in Weed, California Over the Martin Luther King Day Holiday Weekend, young filmmakers from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Oakland will travel to Weed, California for a series of events and activities designed to support their education as young artists and citizens of a socially and geographically diverse California. Ten young adults, ages 17-22, will screen and discuss their recently-completed films as well as give some production support to Mark Oliver and James Langford’s documentary-in-progress, “From the Quarters to Lincoln Heights,” about Weed’s significant African-American community. Based on the theme of ‘connections and disconnections,’ this trip is an opportunity for urban and rural youth and adults to connect in a rural setting, with a focus on learning about race & class issues in California, engaging in documentary production, and making critical connections between rural north and urban south. This trip is produced by Silkworm Media (Raeshma Razvi) and Community Bridge Video (CB Smith-Dahl) in a collaborative effort known as The Viewfinders, which creates opportunities for young adults to travel and create media-art, while learning more about themselves and the world. As part of a public program in conjunction with the Weed Revitalization Coalition’s community dinner, these young filmmakers will present portions of their films and talk about specific scenes that illustrate the challenges and joys of creating media. Event: Film Screening & Discussion – “Challenges in Community Filmmaking: Youth tell their Stories” Date: Saturday, January 16, 7pm (Community Dinner at 6pm, Screening at 7pm) Place: Weed Mercantile Mall Address: 590 Main St., Weed, CA The screening is hosted by the Weed Revitalization Coalition, a non-profit dedicated to the revitalization of the City of Weed and the surrounding area. It promotes business and visitor trade while preserving the history, charm, and spirited atmosphere of this historic lumber town nestled at the foot of spectacular Mt. Shasta. The young filmmakers will also participate in filming the area for their own projects, as well as for Shasta resident and filmmaker Mark Oliver and Weed resident James Langford’s documentary-in-progress, an exploration of the history and personal stories of Weed’s African-American community. At 10% of the town’s 3000 people, this minority represents one of the most significant African-American town populations in Northern California. Other local residents will offer their expertise on the history of the area, including Jim Ray, retired College of the Siskiyous history professor. This trip is funded by ZeroDivide™. ZeroDivide invests in community enterprises that leverage technology to benefit people in low-income and other underserved communities. The youth films that will be screened received partial funding from the California Council for the Humanities’ “How I See It” campaign designed to give California youth an opportunity to explore community and personal issues and present their thoughts, ideas and discoveries to the public. In addition, The Weed Revitalization Coalition (WRC) and Mark Oliver are recipients of a California Story Fund grant. To schedule youth interviews or obtain screening information, contact Raeshma Razvi at: 408-966-2046 or raeshma.razvi@gmail.com. For information on the community dinner, please contact the WRC or John Oliver at: 530-938-3229. For additional information, see the following: http://www.theviewfinders.org http://www.silkwormmedia.org http://www.communitybridgevideo.com http://www.zerodivide.org http://www.weedrc.org http://www.markoliver.org http://www.calhum.org
Interested in learning new skills in video and television production? Here’s your chance! Tuesday Jan 12 6:30-8:30 p.m. at MCTV15 Studio on the College of the Siskiyous campus located at 800 College Ave. in Weed
. Suggested donation is $10 per workshop to be lead by John Cumming. Need more info? call them at 530-471-5910
Weed Chamber announces winners of Light up Weed Christmas Lights Contest!
Each holiday season, the Weed Chamber sponsors a holiday yard lighting contest within Weed with 3 winners who will each receive a check for $25 from the Weed Chamber of Commerce. All homes were judged on their outdoor decorations only and judging Categories were Best Traditional Home, A Child’s Christmas, and Most Spectacular Yard Display. This yearsjudging took place on Friday Dec. 18th.
The 2009 contest winners are Gary and Nicole Ericcson of the Carrick Addition for Most Spectacular Yard Display. Kim Greene’s yard on Oregon Street won for “Best Traditional Home Display,” and Rolondo Avila’s yard on California Street won for “A Child’s Christmas.”
As one of the judges I can say it was very difficult to narrow down to just three winners. Weed really came out and decorated their yards from lights and garlands to Merry-go-rounds, giant snow globes, reindeer, it was amazing! There were many neighborhoods that offered up spectacular displays including the Lincoln Heights area and School Hill neighborhoods to name just a few. The Weed Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all the homes and families who participated in the Light up Weed Christmas Lights Contest!
The Weed Chamber of Commerce is holding it’s 26th Annual Chinese Auction with a “Jungle Safari” theme this year and it promises to be a fun event with lots of great items to bid for! Here are all the details:
When: Saturday February 20 2010
Where: Sons of Italy Hall 155 Clay Street, Weed, CA.
5:30 p.m. -11:00 p.m.
Hors d’ oeuvres & No Host Bar-5:00 p.m.
Silent Auction – 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Safari Supper – 6:00 p.m.
Dessert & Chinese Auctions – 7:00 p.m.
Dancing Immediately Following Auctions. This is a non-smoking event and you must be 18 years or older to attend.
$25 per person (Dinner only)
$60 per person (Dinner and Auction Package)
Also check out what a Safari “Passport to Fun” Package gets you!
Dinner Ticket-$25 value
Automatically entered on every bid -$40
10 drink tickets-$10 value
Dancing after auction
Lots of good fun……………Priceless!
Kick-Off Mixer to be held too!
Thursday-January 7, 2010 5-7 p.m.
Hosted by Workforce Connection & Scott Valley Bank
Location: Scott Valley Bank in Weed
This would be a great time to pick up your “Passport to Fun”
*Tickets Available for Purchase at*
Edgewood Custom Interiors
Weed Building Supply
Scott Valley Bank-Weed
Sport’s & Spirits-Mt Shasta
Texaco/Miner Street Station-Yreka
Weed Chamber of Commerce Visitor Cabin at 34 Main St Weed
Deer Mountain Snowmobile Park Dog lovers, snow lovers and folks thinking about a trip to Siskiyou County – this is your event! The Siskiyou Sled Dog Races offer four days of outdoor, doggie-related good times at the only Iditarodqualifying race in California. Join teams of mushers for two distance races, two days of sprint race exhilaration, and the chance to talk with mushers and meet the dogs. For more information, visit www.siskiyousleddograces.net
