Chamber Weekly Update May 20, 2009 Chester-Lake Almanor Chamber of Commerce
In This Edition Upcoming Events Quagga and Zebra Mussel Alert 2009 Summer Jobs Program 4th of July: Paradise in the Pines Park Main Road to Open Early June Lake Almanor Water Levels Lassen National Forest Campgrounds Ready for Memorial Day Where's The Music? Community Partners Lassen National Forest Campgrounds Ready for Memorial Day Are you ready to enjoy the great outdoors? The Lassen National Forest announces that most of its 43 campgrounds will be open to kick off the beginning of the 2009 camping season Memorial Day weekend. To make reservations call: 1-877-444-6777 or go to www.recreation.gov. Where's The Music? Dining, dancing and listening to great music are just some of the great Things to Do in Lake Almanor. Look for the music this year! Read on... read more... Community Partners This Update Sponsored by Chamber Community Partners: Liquid Blue Events Seneca Health Care District Plumas Pines Resort Best Western Rose Quartz Inn	Upcoming Events May 23 CHS Show and Shine in the Pines, Collins Pine Park May 23-24 Memorial Day Craft Fair in Chester Park May 23 Meet the Authors! 3 Author Booksigning at B & B Booksellers May 28 Invasive Mussel Workshop Training, Memorial Hall May 28 Words & Music with 8 O'Clock Jazz, Coffee Station For a complete list of community events visit the Chamber's Events Page at www.LakeAlmanorArea.com Quagga and Zebra Mussel Alert On May 28, the Almanor Basin Watershed Advisory Committee (ABWAC) will host a special public meeting on invasive quagga and zebra mussels. These tiny mussels are only two inches long, but they represent a gigantic threat to California’s lakes and streams, and water conveyance facilities. An infestation in Lake Almanor could be devastating for local communities and the region’s economy. read more... 2009 Summer Jobs Program Between June and September, over 200 eligible young adults in Lassen, Plumas, Modoc and Sierra Counties will have the opportunity to work, learn and earn money in both private business and public agency positions. This program will focus on helping our young adults to be successful on the job. For information visit the AFWD Summer Jobs Program site. 4th of July: Paradise in the Pines Applications are available at the Chamber office and on our website for the 4th of July Parade & the 5K Fun Run. Tickets for the Momboosa Music Festival are on sale at local merchants. Our Fireworks Spectacular needs your help to light up the skies over Lake Almanor! Mail your check to the Chamber at P.O. Box 1198, or look for the Fireworks Donation cans at: The Peninsula Market, Jeff Roe's Produce, Carol's Cafe, B & B Booksellers, Lassen Gift Co., Joe's Chevron Station....look for more to come! Park Main Road to Open Early June The Lassen Volcanic National Park main road is planned to open early June. The Warner Valley Road to Drakesbad is open. The park road is open to Devastated Area on the north side of the park and to the Bumpass Hell parking lot on the south side of the park. The Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center is open 9AM - 5PM daily. For additional road information visit the NPS Road Report. Lake Almanor Water Levels The Lake Level Committee reports that although we experienced another dry year our May rains greatly improved the outlook for Almanor lake levels. The rains lasted long enough to wet the soil, and melt remaining snow pack that was then added to rain run off rather than being absorbed by the soil. Prior to the May rains things were looking very grim. PG&E is projecting lake levels to remain above those of last year throughout our season. Bob Lambert has posted the graphs showing projected lake levels for Lake Almanor and Bucks Lake on the 2105 Project web site.
Chamber Weekly Update - May 20, 2009