It's December 14th, and Winter in Mineral Has Officially Begun
Yes, the calendar says it's a week early, but you can't argue with a foot of snow. The weatherman predicts snow (and rain) until mid-week with daytime highs in the mid to upper 40s until the weekend, when it will likely rain. Our guess is that most of this snow will be gone by the first day of winter. Go figure.
The 2024 Lodge Halloween Party Was a Blast!
Thank You, Mineral Lodge, for Once Again Hosting a Fab Event with Many Delicious Treats!
Congratulations are in order:
Winning Team of The First Annual Ron White
Memorial Shuffleboard Tournament:
Sandra and Mark
2nd Place: Maria and Marcus
Many folks came in costume, making the festivities even more fun. Congratulations to Corbyn, who won Best Costume as an alien abductee.
Other costumed attendees included: Circus Lion Tamer; Pirate; 2 Demons (one just returned from assisting Helene flood victims in Tennessee, oddly enough); Chuckie (who outright lied about his shuffleboard skill level!); Nun & Priest (who intervened through prayer on behalf of the Nun's shuffleboard games); A Real Doll; an unassuming Hawaiian Tourist; Harley Biker Girl in fishnets; Daisy Duke (awarded biggest bazoomba prize); a red-headed Mother Nature who shed her leaves everywhere; a colorfully attired 94-year-old Cowgirl; Nurse Rached & Chief Broom; two self-identified aliens; a rather good-looking witch; and a hippy on an LSD trip. If you somehow were missed here, humblest and sincerest apologies!
Mineral Postcard Project
In support of our local post office, we are hosting the Mineral Postcard Project.
When you come into the Mineral Post Office, you'll be able to pick up a commemorative postcard! Buy some stamps while you're at it and support our local post office.
Several members of the community have rallied together for this project in support of our local Postmaster and Post Office. Starting with the idea to do one postcard, the project has expanded to support the post office throughout the year. First, Winter postcards will be available. Then, a promotion will be mailed to the neighbors in support of this program in the late Spring, as most people are coming back to their cabins for the Summer.
Residents and visitors visiting during the Winter will be able to pick up Winter-themed postcards, changing each month, while each month's last. There will be only a limited number available, so be on the look out. When available if you mail a check to the Mineral Post Office to order stamps, the commemorative postcard will be included.
Check www.mineralcalifornia.com for the latest information about the Mineral Postcard Project, as the postcards are unveiled this Winter!
Tehama County Arts Council and California Arts Council have supported the Mineral California Postcard project with a grant. Thank you to the Councils and we look forward to working on this project in support of our community and local post office.
In Memoriam
Gale Gilbert
We are saddened by the loss of our neighbor, Gale Gilbert.
Find his obituary here:
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/gale-gilbert-obituary?id=56208817
Per his wishes, no funeral service will be held, but messages can be left on his obituary page.
Our love and support go out to Vi and his children.
Rest In Peace
We are deeply saddened by the recent loss of our neighbors.
Judd Hannah from our nearby Hannah Ranch passed away on August 10, 2024 "helping protect the ranch and the surrounding area during the recent Park Fire." Read his obituary on Legacy.com. Comments can be added on the obituary page.
You may remember Bubba, our favorite sign maker in Chester. We've learned that he recently passed away.
Dacite reports that "with great sadness we’ve learned of the passing of a beloved member of the LAVO Maintenance Team. Lee Carnegie passed away Monday, August 12. Lee will be greatly missed by the park staff that worked with him and knew him."
We send our condolences to the families, friends and neighbors.
Mineral Calendars
You can add the Mineral Google Calendar to your own Google Calendar or your iCal Calendar.
Need to know more about PSPS? Click on this link to "Your Guide to Public Safety Power Shutoffs."
PG&E PSPS ALERTS
There are no PSPS Alerts. The last one was October 1st, but it did not occur.
We Love Our Local Venues
Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant
Restaurant, Campground and Motel
Starting Memorial Day Weekend
Open 8 - 8 on Weekends; plus Saturday Night
Open 8 - 2:30, 5 - 8 During Week
Indoor and Outdoor Dining
Community Breakfast Gathering Sundays 10 am+
Have you been to Frank's across from the HIghlands Resort?
See friends, grab a delicious bite and eat there or take it to go.
Open 8-8 Except M & Tu
Welcome to Mineral, California, USA
The community of Mineral is nestled in the pines surrounding Highway 36 at 4,918 feet elevation. The Mineral Post Office and Mineral Lodge stand on the Highway, inviting visitors to Lassen National Park to stop for a bit and to come back and stay in the motel or campground. Community members, whether year-round, seasonal or visiting for a few days, enjoy nature, community, privacy, independence, conservation and preservation. We hope you feel at home here in the forests of Mineral, California.
Mineral Community Calendar
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Live Newsletter on Website
To get Mineral community members information as quickly as possible, the www.mineralcalifornia.com website is now functioning as a live newsletter. Visit the News Page. Send news to mineralcalifornia@gmail.com and let's work together to share information.
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Frequently Used Links
Power Outages
Check for PG&E planned power shut-offs for Mineral
Receive compensation from PG&E for long outages
Glamping Tents at Mill Creek Resort
Looking for a nearby "luxury" getaway? Visit Mill Creek Resort's new glamping tents. See more on their website (and while you're there, check out their latest merchandise.)
At the Post Office
Order stamps here, and you'll be supporting Mineral's post office.
Did you know that the local Mineral Post Office is supported by revenue? That's why residents and visitors alike often order their postage stamps from Mineral's Post Office throughout the year for their personal and business postage needs. Thank you for helping to keep the Post Office open in Mineral!
Need a Good Book?
Stop in and visit the community book exchange. You might also find magazines and games, too! Share books taking room on your shelf, too.
U.S. Post Office at Mineral, CA
Zip Codes: 96061, 96063
Address: 38450 State Highway 36 E, Mineral, CA 96063
Hours: Weekdays 7:30AM–12PM, 12:30–2PM
Phone: (530) 595-3372 or (800) 275-8777
THANK YOU!
CAL FIRE, FIRE DEPARTMENTS, WATER DISTRICTS, SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTS, FIRE VOLUNTEERS, WATER VOLUNTEERS, COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS , MINERAL LODGE , CAL FIRE PUBLIC INFO. OFFICERS AND EVERYONE ELSE WHO HELPED FIGHT THE FIRE AND SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORS DURING THE JUNE 2018 LANE, STOLL & NEIGHBORING FIRES.
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