Weed, CA

Rollin' Weed Show & Shine Winners 2010

2010-09-02T11:38:00.000-07:00

Jim Ayers Best of Show Truck 1957 Power
wagon.

Best of SHow Motorcycle Bruce & Cynthia
Morse 2000 Road King Harley Davison

Bill & Vicki Watkins Best of Show Car 1963

LeBaron South Hampton.

Visual Athletics....

2010-08-26T11:45:00.000-07:00

A fine art photographic exhibition of work by Bob Swanson, celebrating the rejuvenation of Swanson Images and the discovery of the wonder of art on fabrics.

Please join us for a celebration of the re-invention of

Swanson Images at

284 Main St. Weed, CA 96094 on

Friday August 27th from 4pm to 7pm.

Swanson Images will also be open with River Run Gallery and Turn of the Century Gallery in Weed during the "Rollin' Weed" Festival the following day August 28th. The Galleries will be open from 1pm to 5pm

Bob Swanson, owner of Swanson Images fine art printing and veteran photographer, will host a reception for his photographs printed on a variety of fabrics including canvas, silk, and linen, entitled "Visual Athletics... Aerials, Abstracts, and More" to show the functional versatility of fine art printed on fabric, we will have on hand some examples of scarves, pillows, and other items.

Swanson Images is Siskiyou county's premier fine art printer of giclee limited editions and fine art reproductions of all sorts providing custom and personal service tot he art community of Siskiyou County and beyond. Bob Swanson, with photographic experience going back over 50 years, is a well known Architectural Photography who has been widely published in magazines and books for the last 3 decades. His works has appeared on the covers and in such publications as Architectural Record, Preservation Magazine, National Geographic, Smithsonian, Landscape Architecture, and many others. Swanson still accepts commissions by many of the most respected architects and corporations to photograph their projects.

Please join us for this unique experience and and enjoy a workout for your eyes in our visual gymnasium.

www.swansonimages.com

56th Annual Weed Carnevale

2010-07-10T14:56:00.000-07:00

photos by: Bob Swanson www.swansonimages.com

The Weed Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce all the activities planned for Carnevale weekend! Thursday the Carnival and vendors open for business at NOON!!

The music stage runs until midnight Fri. & Sat.

This year's entertainment line up is AWESOME!

Special thanks to Ryan Marchand,

the Entertainment Director of Weed Carnevale

Friday

July 16, 2010

5pm Ron Lovelace Band BLUES, blues, BLUES...
http://www.photogallerypure.com/links/FriendsofShasta/TheBand/slideshow.htm riendsofShasta/TheBand/slideshow.htm ogallerypure.com/links/FriendsofShasta/TheBand/slideshow.htm
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6:30-8:30pm

PANGIA
World music and bellydance! They perform all over the region and are amazing!
http://www.pangiaraks.com/calendar.html

8:30pm

Pyrate Technics and again at 10:30pm
Local Weed FIRE DANCE troop that light up the night and are amazing to see!

http://www.osfashland.org/about/people/bio.aspx?id=844

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9pm - 10:30pm

The Fabulous Blackwell Brothers
Amazing Blues to move to.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma5Pig3q9TY

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11pm-midnight

Digital Misfits
Hip Hop~ I wish I had a link here~~ they're awesome

and then.....

Saturday

July 17, 2010

1-2pm Christopher Prim- folk / rock
http://www.myspace.com/christopherprim hristopherprim

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submitted photo of Bruno Grossi
3-4pm

Bruno Grossi- singer / songwriter/ guitarist
Original material of easy listening smooth grooves sound
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4:30pm- 5:30pm

Bill Lachenmyer and LAST CALL

Rockin' Country

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5:45-6:45pm

Stereotype

Rock Grunge... Covers from Black Sabbath to Sublime

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7:30-8:30pm

Germain and the Sacred Sound System

reggae

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9-10pm Pioneers of Now

Electro funk~ Clearly conscious rythms~ LIGHT SHOW

http://pioneersofnow.us/

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10:30pm- 12am

The Lottery

experimental rock with ethnic rythms and a funky feel

& LIGHT SHOW

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See you in WEED, CALIFORNIA

~From Weed To Happy Camp~

2010-05-20T10:56:00.000-07:00

~Hwy 96 to Happy Camp~

The road runs alongside the Klamath River and every mile or so there is a river access point to get out and walk along the river bank, throw rocks, run the dog, and enjoy a moment in rural America!

It was so nice to get out into the lower elevations that surround the Weed, CA area.... the temperature was a good 15 degrees warmer out there than we are used to in Weed during early Spring.

We knew we had arrived in Happy Camp when a giant

Big Foot Sculpture met us at the start of town.

The entire Happy Camp community had taken part in a river debris clean up a few years back. They collected metal scraps that had fallen down into the Klamath River, those scraps became this 15 ft. beauty that marks the legendary,

Sasquatch,

which is claimed to still dwell in the Happy Camp area to this day.

The building behind Big Foot is the

Klamath Siskiyou Art Center in Happy Camp.

There is a beautifully painted mural of an under water seen on the building and the artists that run the place are super great, we met for the first time at the Community Connect Fair,

they ran a food booth with organic burritos...

soooooo good!!

This hand painted map of the area is on the side of a building

as you enter town, it proved to be useful for us so we could

find the parks, and trails, and get a good idea of the layout

of the land in and around Happy Camp.

As you can see, artists are finding Happy Camp

a cozy place to call home! We arrived in Happy Camp the night before the

Community Connect Fair

and were able to get settled in to the

Big Foot Cabin and RV Park.

We walked into a cute country cabin with an eclectic collection of furniture, blankets, and decor. The kitchen was stocked with cooking pans, and dishes, and utensils. There was a nice sized refrigerator - which we filled up with breakfast food from the

Grocery store located right across the street.

It was really nice to be in walking distance

to everything in town!

We went for a walk around town, the owner of the Big Foot Rentals recommended that we go check out the park in town.

So we did.

It was about 5 blocks to the park, and we were just in time to see the little league games and it was also the

High School Baseball picture day at the park.

We nestled in for a few innings of the game, and watched the kids run around, and the parents laugh, and baby brothers and sisters cheer on their older siblings that were in the game....

Right behind the baseball park, there is the town park, which has

DISC GolF!!

Disc Golf is a popular pass time in Weed, Ca and so we're excited to see that Happy Camp also features a fantastic course with beautiful views and lush green grass!

We came upon this scene in the city park....
every single picnic table was up on end!!!

everywhere!!!

High school prank??

Gary recommended that we eat at the pizza place in town, so we did.

The ladies down there were running around making pizza dough from scratch and rolling it out, it was delicious!

Then it was time to get a movie and go to bed....

we picked up a feature film at the general store that our son picked out, and as you can see the bed accommodations were very comfortable......

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May 6, 2010
The Happy Camp Community Connect Fair
The fair was set up in the "central park" in town and there was a wide variety of participants.

There were tables of information about wildlife rescue, North State Universities were there, local groups serving food, local jade jewelery, horse therapy, and of course the Weed Chamber of Commerce!

There was live music from these three guys all day,

followed up by a hip hop routine from the local dance company and some live rhymes from a local hip hop lyricist that was sweet!

It was a wonderful 2 days in Happy Camp!

We can't wait to get out there to go rafting when summer hits!

Weed for Artists!

2010-05-08T12:04:00.000-07:00

The Siskiyou and Weed Arts Councils hosted a fundraiser in Downtown Weed at the Black Butte Saloon. There was everything from Live Music including local talents of Chic Music, Christopher Primm, and Strange Brew. There was an art show featuring Weed Arts Council Memebers, a silent auction, and an awesome belly dance performance from the Mountain Gypsies!

Photographs taken by Kelly with KLS Photography!

~Thanks Kelly~

The Arts Councils brought in local celebrity guest bartenders including the Mayor of Weed, Dave Pearce, local musician Banjo Billy, Lauri Sturdivant (executive Director of the Siskiyou Arts Council), and Randy Lawerence from College of the Siskiyous in Weed. The tips raised during their time bartending went towards supporting the arts.

Let's all remember to support the ARTS in every community, it makes a difference!

check out the Weed Arts Council and Siskiyou Arts Council on Facebook for upcoming events!!

BrewGrass Night~Put on Your Dancing Boots

2010-04-03T12:09:00.000-07:00

Players from "Panther Creek" admidst the BrewGrass Jam

photo by: Stephanie Shaver

BrewGrass Night is a place where locals & tourists can gather to play music, games, laugh admist friends, where children are seen clapping and dancing, and of course where there's good beer on tap!

The Mt. Shasta Brewing Co. is home of BrewGrass Night every Thursday 7-10pm in Weed, CA at 360 College Ave. The jam was started by Banjo Billy and Guitar John in 2008. All it took was one call to the brewery and 2 days later the jam was on!

Musicians from all over the state come to play at this bluegrass infused jam including guitars, mandolins, banjo, flute, bass, spoons, fiddle, and harmonicas, even the occasional visit from the California Bluegrass Association members drop in for a real show down of fast paced picking!

Banjo Billy is an award winning Banjo player that has toured all over the USA. He has represented the North State of California in statewide competitions. Billy enjoys the traditions of bluegrass with a rock and roll spin covering Led Zeplin from time to time....

This has been an ongoing fundraiser for the Weed Arts Council (WAC) for coming on 2 years (the 2nd Birthday Party is coming July 15, 2010). The money raised in the tip jar goes towards promoting the arts by providing WAC with funds for events, marketing, and memberships with other organizations such as the Weed Chamber of Commerce and the Siskiyou Arts Council.

The Weed Arts Council is so grateful for the talented musicians that come out and play and support the community of artists here in Weed. The only steady income for WAC is provided through this weekly event hosted by Banjo Billy, thank you for your dedication.

This is a major grass roots effort, money raised by the community, for the community, thank you everyone who has attended and contributed to our efforts in strengthening the arts in Weed California.

Membership to the Weed Arts Council is free, to get involved email weedarts@gmail.com To make donations mail to PO Box 632 Weed, CA 96094

Fun and Games at the Weed Chinese Auction!

2010-02-18T15:14:00.000-08:00

http://www.tiny.cc/vRVDD
Check out the link above to see the Auction in action!

Fall in Love Again at the Weed Chinese Auction

2010-02-18T14:30:00.000-08:00

The Weed Chinese Auction is coming to Weed again this Saturday, February 20th at the Son's of Italy Hall located at 155 Clay St. in Weed! There will be hors d' ovres and a no host bar followed

by a silent auction, dessert auction, and dancing! A few of the amazing things you can win in the auction are;

A case of Wine from Merlot Vineyards

An overnight at Harrah's Reno and dinner for two

A case of Honey from Mowat Honey

Bread from Weed Bakery

Gift Basket from the HiLo Cafe

Massage from Brenda Woods

Meals from local restaurants

Condo in Hawaii

These are just a few of the many great things you can bid on in the silent auction!

Tap KidS

2010-02-05T09:45:00.000-08:00

This is going to be an awesome night!! I've been browsing around the Tap KIDS website.... very impressed, here's the link http://www.tapkids.com/

Weed / COS –College of the Siskiyous Performing Arts Series announces great seats are still available! TAP KIDS will perform at the College of the Siskiyous in the Kenneth W. Ford Theater on Sunday, February 7, 2010 beginning at 4 p.m. In a series of musical vignettes, TAP KIDS tells the story of a group of high‐school kids facing challenges both mundane and momentous as they prepare for the big school dance at the end of the day and ultimately, for graduation at the end of their senior year. With an original score and dazzling choreography, TAP KIDS takes this traditional dance form to new heights in an electrifying performance that is hip, contemporary, and uplifting.

For tickets call the Weed Campus Public Relations Office at 938-5373
or stop on by the new office.

Kick-Off Mixer for 26th Annual Chinese Auction

2010-01-06T12:08:00.000-08:00

Hosted by Scott Valley Bank & Workforce Connection it should prove to be a fun night!

Where: Scott Valley Bank located at 375 Weed Blvd, Weed

When: Thursday, January 7th 5-7 p.m.

Tickets will be available to purchase for the Chinese Auction, come and prepare to have fun!

Questions? Contact the Weed Visitor Center at 938-4624

2009-12-10T09:54:00.001-08:00

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

2009-11-12T16:45:00.001-08:00

"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

2009-11-07T10:44:00.000-08:00

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.

Weed Blog Check it out!

2009-10-29T17:12:00.000-07:00

Interested in what's happening in the town of Weed month to month? Then check out our monthly newsletter at www.weedchamber.com and go to our blog link!

A New Sign at Weed Visitor Cabin!

2009-10-28T14:44:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-23T15:41:00.000-07:00

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!!

2009-10-09T14:49:00.001-07:00

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

2009-09-11T16:31:00.001-07:00

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

2009-08-11T13:08:00.000-07:00

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.

2009-08-04T11:58:00.000-07:00

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?

2009-08-04T11:36:00.001-07:00

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

2009-08-04T11:33:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-01T14:03:00.001-07:00

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.