Mt. Shasta Chamber of Commerce

2008 Chamber Events

August 30 — Cool Mountain Nights

Celebrate the end of summer on Labor Day Weekend; on Saturday enjoy a Classic Car Show 'n Shine and a downtown street fair. Sunday is the Tinman Triathlon at Lake Siskiyou in the morning, the annual Blackberry Music Festival in the afternoon at City Park. For additional information call 1-800-926-4865.

September 6-8 — Music by the Mountain

An exciting new summer chamber music festival in the Mt. Shasta area in northern California, now in its fourth year. It aims to have a broad impact within the community by bringing world class musicians to the area not only to perform, but to teach and interact personally with young musicians.

October 9-12 — Mt. Shasta International Film Festival

Films will be showing in three theaters at Mt. Shasta Cinema in the shopping center in Mount Shasta, and at the College of the Siskiyous in Weed. Thursday night we will have the traditional Gala Party — $10 at the door and a no host bar. Festival organizers are inviting filmmakers to participate in audience Q&A's throughout the Festival and they will also participate in a filmmakers' symposium at COS. The schedule will also include a customary free film for the community. For more information call 530-926-4537.

November 28 — Christmas Tree Lighting and Merchant Open House

Gather in front of city hall to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. Join in as carols are sung by candlelight. Enchantingly the community Christmas tree, all the trees lining the streets downtown and the holiday decorations are lit at once. Santa drives by on a fire truck, he is on his way to his workshop located at the fire station. Santa and his elves will be building toys and baking. Merchants stay open late for browsers and shoppers. For information call the Mt. Shasta Visitors' Bureau at 1-800-926-4865.

2009 Chamber Events

TBA — Annual Awards Dinner

You're invited to the Mt. Shasta Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet. The banquet will be held at the City Park, Nixon Rd. It begins at 5:30 pm with a no-host bar social hour. Dinner, catered by Keith & Patti Cool from Mt. Shasta Supermarket, begins at 6:30 pm. Chicken, tri-tip, bread, salad and dessert will be served, and vegetarian lasagna is available upon request. Reservations are required, seats are limited. Tickets available at the Mt. Shasta Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau at 300 Pine Street or by calling 530-926-3696 ext 201.

TBA — Climb Against the Odds

Thirty-five breast cancer survivors, supporters and others impacted by the disease will challenge Mt. Shasta's peak this June as part of the Breast Cancer Fund's Climb Against the Odds mountain expedition. Their journey is both a collective effort to prevent breast cancer and a personal challenge to beat the disease. Besides training for the peak attempt, climbers commit to raising a minimum of $5,000 for the Breast Cancer Fund's work to prevent the disease.

July 2-4 — 4th of July Celebration

Join the fun-run/walk at 8:30 am, parade at noon , and fireworks over Lake Siskiyou at dusk. Booths and live music downtown on 5th and 6th. A big celebration for a small town!

For more information regarding vendors and booth spaces, contact the Mt. Shasta Chamber at 926-6004.

TBA — ShastaYama Taiko Festival

In the alpine beauty of Mount Shasta a cultural phenomenon has taken hold. Taiko — Japanese drumming — is gaining popularity worldwide and has found its way to Mt. Shasta, CA . Twenty-four years ago, musicians Russel Baba and Jeanne Mercer founded Shasta Taiko, and their taiko program has had a direct impact on the development of American Taiko.

Saturday evening, at the base of majestic Mt. Shasta, the 5th annual ShastaYama Festival will once again entertain and inspire audiences with a spectacle of Japanese drumming, dance, and music. Last year's festival attracted over a thousand concert-goers, who experienced world class artistry in the dramatic venue of Mt. Shasta's Shastice Park.

TBA — Summit Century Bike Ride

Why not ride the prettiest, toughest century in California? The Super Century is like a "Tour de France" mountain stage. Cloverleaf route allows you to bail out if you're cooked, the finish is nearby. The event features four different rides, each distinct and with many challenges. All rides include food and refreshments at various rest stops, lunch and dinner at the city park finish. For information call 1-800-926-4865.

Monthly Happenings

August 15th-17th, Friday-Sunday — McCloud

McCloud Heritage Days. Take a stroll back in time and re-live McCloud's unique heritage. The Excursion Train Ride and Antique Logging Equipment demonstrations will begin the festivities on Friday. Throughout the weekend there will be wood carving demos, street fair, food, live music, car show and much, much more. For more info go to mccloudchamber.com or call 530-964-3113.

August 16th, Saturday — Mt. Shasta

The Mt. Shasta International Film Festival presents "Dalai Lama Renaissance, a Personal Journey to Transform the World", a documentary film by Khashyar Darvich. The film will be shown at 7 pm at the Mt. Shasta Resort, 100 Lake Siskiyou Blvd and tickets are $15, available at Village Books or at the door. There are only 150 seats available. For more info call 530-926-4537 or visit shastafilmfest.com.

August 16th, Saturday — Mt. Shasta

Kid's Fishing Day at the Mt. Shasta Hatchery. This free event is open to kids 15 years and younger and able to hold a rod & reel. Registration is from 8:45 am to 2:30 pm and fishing is from 9 am to 3 pm. For more info call the Dept. of Fish & Game 530-225-2368.

August 19th, Tuesday — Mt. Shasta

The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West is holding a free concert at the Mt. Shasta High School, 710 Everitt Memorial Highway at 7:30 pm. The students of Mt. Shasta High School have been invited to join in and play their musical instruments during a portion of the concert. Don't miss this outstanding performance!

August 23rd, Saturday — Mt. Shasta

The Siskiyou Arts Council is sponsoring the 5th Annual Art in the Garden Party at Native Grounds Nursery, 1172 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. from 6-9:30 pm. Enjoy the Art Show, food & fine wine, music & dancing, a silent auction and door prizes. Tickets are $25 per person and are available at Village Books, 320 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. or Native Grounds Nursery. For more information please call 530-938-0130 or visit www.SiskiyouArtsCouncil.org.

August 30th & 31st, Saturday & Sunday — Mt. Shasta

Celebrate the end of summer on Labor Day Weekend. On Saturday enjoy a Classic Car Show 'n Shine, enjoy 50's & 60's DJ music and the street fair on Castle St. with food & vendors. Sunday is the Tinman Triathlon at Lake Siskiyou in the morning, the annual Blackberry Music Festival in the afternoon at City Park. The Rotary Club will offer a barbeque lunch, desserts, beverages and event t-shirts. Blackberry pies, baked exclusively for the event, are available by the slice or whole, with or without ice cream. Come join in with friends, family and visitors for a peaceful Sunday afternoon of music and fun to celebrate the end of summer. For additional information call 530-926-4865.

September 6th, Saturday — Weed

Second annual Weed High School Athletics & Cougar Power Kick-off Barbeque at the Weed High School Football Field, 909 Hillside Dr. from 3-8 pm. Enjoy a tri-tip dinner with pasta, salad & bread. Silent auction, dessert raffle, game booths, face painting, music and fun!. Come support Weed High School sports. Advanced sale tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for seniors and kids under 5. At the gate tickets are $18. For more info and ticket purchase call 530-938-4774.

September 6th, 7th & 8th, Saturday, Sunday & Monday — Mt. Shasta

Music by the Mountain presents the 4th Annual Chamber Music Festival. Saturday is a special benefit event at the Woodsman Lodge, 1121 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. Enjoy musical theater and opera selections from Gershwin to Puccini, wine & food and a silent auction. Tickets are $50. On Sunday enjoy The Del Sol Quartet, a musical journey from classical Vienna to Tin Pan Alley. Held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Hwy. 89 and I-5. Refreshments and artist reception to follow. Tickets are $15. On Monday enjoy the talents of Vocal Masterclass, with mezzo-soprano Sally Porter Munro, along with student performers from College of the Siskiyous. Held at the College of the Siskiyous Theater 1, 300 College Ave. from 12-2 pm, it is free and open to the public. Tickets to all these events are available at the Mt. Shasta Chamber of Commerce, 300 Pine St. or call 530-926-4865 for more info.