Thursday, November 2, 2023 |
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THANK YOU to the following Chamber Members who renewed their memberships in October: American Valley CSD Bequette & Kimmel Accountancy Corp. Beverly Thomas Cal-Sierra Title Company Central Plumas Recreation & Park District Chance Construction Christ the King Episcopal Church Feather River Food Co-op Gott Powersports Haskins Valley Inn John Kolb Mobil Gas PG&E Plumas-Sierra County Fair Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications Quincy Feather Bed Inn Quincy Hot Spot Quincy Mini Storage Quincy Pharmacy Quincy Tow Ranchito Motel Satscan Sierra Broadcasting Network Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities Town & Country Properties Towne Flooring Center Wilburn Construction |
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A great big shout-out to the couple that managed to get up at 6:00 a.m. every other day for three+ months straight to keep the flower baskets alive and blooming: John & Carol Kolb And thank you to the following folks who took time out of their schedules to haul all 69 flower baskets back to Standish last month:
Alex & Alida Westerberg John Kolb Matthew Haesche & Cheryl Kolb
Jake Hatzell*
* Fun fact: Jake's mom, Julie, was the person who started this whole project some 10+/15? years ago. It all started with a dozen inexpensive plastic baskets, a wagon, a garden hose, and a couple of volunteers. Now the project entails a watering trailer, a paid employee, multiple volunteers, the generosity of Jamie at Wild Hare Signs, the magnanimous use of the watering trailer by Kevin Davis, and a whopping 69 baskets scattered throughout Quincy.
Thank YOU to Julie Hatzell! |
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Sparkle planning is well underway. Thanks to an advertising grant we received from the Feather River Tourism Association, combined with the generous sponsorships from Les Schwab/Curran Tire Center, Mountain Mattress, and PG&E, we've been able to expand our advertising for Sparkle in ways we've never dreamed of!
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Check out this incredible article about Sparkle on Edible Reno: https://ediblerenotahoe.com/partnered-content/quincysparkle/
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We do still need entertainers. Know anyone who can sing, dance, play music, recite a poem, or perform in front of an audience? Have them give us a call at (530) 394-0541 or email us at info@quincychamber.com.
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VENDORS: Vendor booth application forms are available on our website at https://www.quincychamber.com/sparkle.
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LIGHT PARADE ENTRIES: Entry forms are also available on our website at https://www.quincychamber.com/sparkle.
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If you haven't seen our website lately, you REALLY need to! We have set up the Sparkle page to link directly to our Chamber Member merchants, lodging providers, and restaurants. Take a look and tell us what you think!
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Regarding Safe Trick-or-Treat... |
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A HUGE shout-out to the 16 kids from the QHS S Club, the six members of FRC's Men's and Women's Basketball teams, and Billy Wight for helping with Safe Trick-or-Treat traffic control and crossing guard safety! We couldn't have done it without you! Pictures and video from Safe Trick-or-Treat are up on our website at https://www.quincychamber.com/ and on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
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Mugshot Mondays Continue Through December |
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We still have a few spots left to fill for our Mugshot Mondays!
Simply send us a photo of you (you can include your team, coworkers, friends, family, pets, whomever) at your business with a mug of your choice. Also send us a brief blurb about you and/or your business. Here are a few ideas: When did you start your business? How long have you lived here? What is your favorite thing about living in Plumas County? Tell us a brief story, your favorite joke (keep it clean!), or a motto you live by. Make it fun and make it interesting!
Want to participate but need help? Give us a call at (530) 394-0541 or email us at info@quincychamber.com and we'd be happy to take the photo for you or share some other ideas! |
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What Comes Before Sparkle? |
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Black Friday of course! If your store plans on being open for Black Friday and/or Small Business Saturday, email us at info@quincychamber.com with your store name and business hours so we can include you on on our free Black Friday handout. Images below are from last year as reference. This handout is published on our social media pages, website and can be printed.
Deadline for the flyer is Friday, November 17th. Inclusion is free and you do not need to be a Chamber member. |
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Plumas Arts' Gallery Opening Tomorrow Night |
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Friday, November 3rd from 5-7pm Plumas Arts Gallery in Quincy Featured Artist: Kiana Bohm & Barbara McCabe
For the month of November, the Plumas Arts Gallery will be displaying art from local artists Barbara McCabe and Kiana Bohm, both featuring work from their Artist in the Lookout residencies at the Black Mountain Lookout.
The Artist in The Lookout residency program is a unique partnership between Plumas National Forest and Plumas Arts. In its 7th year, the program provides an opportunity for artists to spend three nights at the Black Mountain Lookout to draw upon the breathtaking landscapes of the Plumas National Forest for inspiration.
Read more about the opening at plumasarts.org |
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One Year Anniversary Celebration |
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Don't forget about the 1-year Anniversary celebration at Comfort Creations Leatherworks, located at 173 Lawrence Street, this Saturday, November 4th, from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
If you haven't visited this amazing space, you really need to check it out! They feature locally made items ranging from furniture, to candles, to knick-knacks, to lotions. It is a definite must-shop! |
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Tamale Fundraiser Almost Done!
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It's tamale season... and for a good cause! The FRC Child Development Center (CDC) is wrapping up its tamale fundraiser, but there is still some time to get in your orders! They have chicken, pork, chili cheese, and veggie available. Check out flyer for all details! Cash or check accepted, with checks being made out to the "CDC Foundation". You can email your orders to lkimzey@frc.edu |
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Words & Music Next Thursday |
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Levi has been playing music since he was 15 years old. He's been playing acoustic music ever since on the guitar.
"I make music to heal my soul and to express myself completely. My music creates a flow of mindfulness. To be in the present and be conscious of now."
Levi is a multi faceted artist. He will bring his "Guitar ii" or his guitar of imaginary illusions with him to W&M. Plumas Arts is pleased to have him, you don't want to miss seeing him perform. |
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Central Plumas Recreation & Park District Announces 2nd Annual Christmas Light Contest
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Food Security and Emergency Preparedness |
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Introducing the Lost Sierra Food Project mobile refrigeration unit! The Lost Sierra Food Project realized the need for more cold storage when the farm became an emergency food hub during the devastating Dixie Fire.
This June we made our dream a reality with a generous grant from the North Valley Community Foundation The "walk-in" was used all season on the farm to store food for Plumas Unified School orders, Tuesday Farm Stands, and hundreds of pounds of donated produce for local food banks. And the cool thing about it (pun intended!) is that this fridge is on wheels so we can take it where fresh food is needed most during an emergency.
This is just one small step toward increased food security and emergency preparedness but we wanted to share. |
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- Plumas Transit is seeking an On-Call Driver. Call (530) 283-2735 for more details.
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Lucio's is hiring waitstaff. Must have prior experience and be over 18. Stop by 875 E. Main to apply.
- Plumas Rural Services is looking for two Respite Providers. Stop by their office at 711 E. Main Street in Quincy for more information and to apply.
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Dramaworks needs to fill two positions: Executive Director and a Theatre Manager. Visit their website for further details.
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| "Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards."
- Vernon Sanders Law |
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