The Weed Fire Department will be taking Santa out to the following neighborhoods:

Wednseday, December 16 Linclon Heights and Angel Valley nieghborhoods.

Thursday, December 17, Stringtown area, School Hill area, and Park Street Neighborhood.

Friday, December 18, neighborhood East of Downtown, Boles Creek, and in the College neighborhoods.

Santa will be starting out each evening at 6 p.m!

Oregon Gallery highlights Images from Weed's Living Memorial Sculpture Garden

"Greater Than One", SAGE Gallery's annual Veteran's
exhibit opened Nov. 9th with a display of photographs by
California artists Betty and Larry Depee. The exhibit pays
respect to the sacrifices others have made that allow us to
enjoy the lives we live daily.

The public is invited to a reception in
honor of our Veterans and artists on Saturday, November 14th
from 1-5 pm at SAGE Gallery, 390 First St SW, upstairs in
the Historic Coast Guard Building. The Gallery also
welcomes visitors to honor our Veterans throughout the day
on the traditional, Nov. 11th holiday.



The "Greater Than One" theme reflects the concept that
we are all intricately interwoven through our experiences,
our network of associates and the images/ items we value and
produce. Our veterans have been deeply affected by both the
circumstances and choices of their lives and those choices
in turn touch each and every one of us.

The Depees were invited to exhibt their series of
images, "Tribute" which captures both the emotion and
sense of duty depicted in the "Living Memorial Sculpture
Garden" found 13 miles North of Weed, CA. The layers of
emotion represented in the works by both Betty and Larry, as they
studied the sculptural monuments created by artist and fellow
Marine, Dennis Smith, are what caught my eye and
spurred the Gallery's invitation, said owner Anne Sobbota.
According to the Depees, the 136 acre sculpture garden
was created to honor Veterans from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII.
The sculptures, by Smith, have become a tool for healing after his own experiences in the Vietnam War. The memorial grounds have 58,000 pines that were
planted in honor of those who lost their lives in that conflict; all
were planted by volunteers.

Like Smith, Larry Depee considers his work to be a healing endeavor and is grateful
for the oppor tunity to share and inspire others.
The Gallery will be donating a portion of its proceeds
from the show to the Living Memorial Sculpture Garden.
Interested individuals may view the memorial at

http://www.weedlmsg.org.

Also on exhibit are photos and memorabilia brought in
by community members and paintings by local artists: Jan
LeValle, Kathleen Morey Bailey, and Francis Toon.

The public is encouraged to continue bringing items for display throughout the month.
This year the exhibit will run through Dec. 8th to honor
the memory of those who were lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor. For
information, contact SAGE Gallery (541) 329-0103.

The 11th Hour of the 11th Month on the 11th Day

The number 11 sticks out to me, being my lucky number, and so I was amazed when I heard the detailed history on Veteran's Day, always on the 11th hour, of the 11th day of the 11th month.

The Vice President of the Weed Chamber of Commerce, John Diem, came in to the office to hand me the program for the Veteran's Day ceremony here in Weed, which will be hosted at the Living Memorial Sculpture Garden.

While John was here I asked him the signifigance of the ceremony always being on November 11th at 11am, he responded with big eyes and told me the brief history.

At the end of WWI an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.

For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.” What an amazing day - the end of wars, or so was thought......

Of course wars have popped up again and again, and so the day changed to recognize all veterans that fight proudly for the nation they love. Most soldiers are out in the field fighting for the dream of a safe and happy home. It is unfortuanate that so many lives are lost for the dreams of the masses, but this is the reality we have, and this is the reality we must honor, for if it wasn't for our veteran's what would become of America?

So let's all remember what our soldiers have and are fighting for, and know in our hearts that these men and women who have given their lives for the dreams of our country, has not gone in vein, but has gone in the loving honor of all those who call America home!

I want to thank (with a tear in my eye) all the veterans who have fought for a home that I love, Thank you.

Veteran's Ceremony to be held here in Weed, Ca at the Living Memorial Sculpture Garden out hwy 97 about 12 miles out.... contact # 530-938-2218


This is a beautiful location full of sculpted metal figures commemorating soldiers passed. The Sculpture Garden also features a healing Labrynth and a wall of names, please show your support and don't be afraid to shed a tear, it is an overwhelming experience that all Americans should be aware of and embrace the veterans that do come home, and the famalies who stand to represent those that didn't come home.

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A New Sign at Weed Visitor Cabin!

Brenda Woods, Weed Chamber President, directs placement of the new sign at the Weed Visitor Cabin at 34 Main St. in Weed, Ca.

Dj Rigatoni Rocked the Black Butte Saloon

The place was packed, folks were lined up and down the street waiting to get into the place!! It was an amazing night of dancing and laughing with friends and neighbors! People were coming in from all over the region for the much awaited opening of the Black Butte Saloon. There's a line up of music for Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, (and a safety shuttle to get you home:)

Black Butte Saloon Re-opens Tonight!!

October 9th, 2009 the Black Butte Saloon is again open for business!! This old west honky tonk brothel is an amazing site with old wood floors, big dance room, old bar fully loaded and live music!! October 9th will be DJ Rigatoni spinning sounds from all over the world, and Saturday night Oct. 10th, 2009 Sammy Hagars opening band, "Nothing Personal" will be performing, admission is free!!!

Come on out and check out the new Black Butte Saloon!!
Located in Downtown Weed on Main St.
www.blackbuttesaloon.com

Rollin' Weed ~ Street Fair

What? Rollin' Weed.... what is that about? Well, it is in reference to all the cars, bikes, and trucks rolling down town for our annual show and shine competition. This year we had over 70 applicants, 43 street vendors, a delicious food court, special deals at local Main St. Businesses, art show receptions at our local galleries, a quilt show at the Mercantile Mall, and a fruit and veggie exchange!!! It was an amazing display of what community spirit is all about!! There was Belly dancing from local dancers "lava Lotus Dancer", Live music from "Rival" a local rock band, and an amazing array of art vendors, crafters, flea market, and more!!!

This is the 2nd year that the Weed Chamber of Commerce and the Weed Arts Council have worked together on this event and it is, hands down, been a great effort from both groups! To get involved with the event for next year, contact us at the Weed Chamber of Commerce, weedchamber@ncen.org

Healing Labyrinth in Weed

Located just 9 miles out of the town of Weed on Hwy 97 is a healing labyrinth at the Living Memorial Sculpture Gardens. What is a healing labyrinth?

Labyrinth patterns, originally built into the floors of medieval cathedrals, are comprised of a single, winding unobstructed path, usually from the outside to the inside of a circular shape. Although labyrinths take a circuitous path, they do not have the dead ends found in mazes; thus they are often viewed as a metaphor for our life journeys. Many cultures and religions throughout history have used labyrinths to bring more spiritual, emotional, psychological and physical well being into their lives.

You can reach the healing labyrinth by taking Hwy 97 approx 9 miles to the Living Memorial Sculpture Gardens. It's free of charge, has picnic tables, a restroom, and fabulous views of Mt Shasta to reconnect with nature.

Black Butte looks impossible to climb but surprisingly, is a moderately graded trail can take you to the summit of this volcano where spectacular views await. It is located at the base of Mount Shasta in northern California about halfway between the towns of Weed and Mount Shasta City. This 6,325 foot plug dome is often confused for Mount Shasta by travelers along Interstate 5 when Shasta is covered in clouds. Black Butte formed at about the same time as Shastina, the "other" peak of Mount Shasta, about 9500 years ago and is a "cluster of dacite plug domes." The cooled lava rolled down the slopes forming the steep, rocky sides of Black Butte. Prior to the formation of Black Butte as we know it today, several domes of both Shastina and Black Butte exploded producing pyroclastic flows composed of ash, rocks, and gases. Weed and Mount Shasta City are built on these "block and ash" flows.

For any fans of John Muir, American naturalist, author, and early advocate of preservation of U.S. wilderness, you'll be interested to learn that the original name of "Black Butte" was Muir's Peak and it was the only thing he ever named after himself. John Muir loved this area and spent alot of time here and on Mt Shasta.

Climbing Black Butte is a favorite pasttime for many local residents and visitors. The 2 1/2 mile trail climbs nearly 2,000 feet from the trailhead to the summit. The road to the trailhead begins a short ways up Everitt Memorial Hwy. in Mount Shasta City, located to the south of Shasta Valley on I-5.
A 2.5-mile (4.0 km) long trail leads to the summit from a trailhead accessible by dirt roads off the Everitt Memorial Highway. The summit boasts an outstanding view of the southwest side of Shasta and Shastina, and on clear days Mount McLoughlin is easily visible 70 miles (113 km) to the north in Oregon.

Why is there an Alaskan Totem Pole in Weed?

In the middle of Ray’s Super Market parking lot, just as you head off to I-5 or Hwy 97 you’ll see a large Alaskan Totem Pole sprouting right out of the middle of the parking lot. The reason is that Hwy 97 is the beginning of the Alaskan-Canadian Highway.
That’s right! If you were to stay on Hwy 97 you will eventually find yourself driving through Canada and into Alaska. And when you reach Alaska there is an identical totem pole there!

Weed California in Classic Story Of Mice and Men

All high school students read “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck. Did you know the author of Mice and Men speaks in the beginning of the book about Weed California? It’s true. The story is about two migrant workers, George and Lenny. Lenny is mildly retarded and George watches over the gentle giant. They have been let off a bus miles away from the California farm where they are due to start work. In the first chapter of the book, George reminds Lenny that “he does not want any trouble of the kind they encountered in Weed, the last place they worked.”
He uses the incident that got them chased out of Weed as a case in point. Lenny, a lover of soft things, stroked the fabric of a girl's dress, and would not let go. A misunderstanding leads to the locals assuming the worst, and ran them out of town. Steinbeck wrote the book in 1937 and went on to create a Broadway play and successful movie about the book, and later wrote the Pulitzer Prize winning book Grapes of Wrath. Weed, California, however, will forever be immortalized in a classic book “Of Mice and Men.”

Little Old Country Town

What a town!! There is something for everyone here, I love living and working in Weed. I am minutes from the city, and yet I live on the edge of nowhere! The national forest is in my backyard, with rivers, waterfalls, lakes, wildlife, and great neighbors!

Come visit our little old country town~ check out the Weed Chamber of Commerce web page at http://www.weedchamber.com/ for local event listings, and the business directory.