2020 Mineral Fall Festival
Mineral Community Call on Zoom
Wed. Dec. 23rd 6:00 p.m.
Time: 6 pm Join the community Zoom call & spend some informal, virtual time with neighbors.
Call-in information past calls’ notes are on the website’s community call page.
Greeting Card Images
Use Mineral Greeting Card Images from the Fall Festival's Greeting Card Workshop. (They are in a Google Drive folder of images.)
Email us if you want them customized with your name.
2020 Mineral California Community Awards
In the spirit of Community, Conservation and Preservation, awards are being granted to Mineral community members for 2020 community efforts.
Nominations open Nov. 20th. More information will be posted here closer to that time. Nominate people by Dec. 31st. Winners will be announced on the January Community Call.
Christmas Eve Carols & Hangout
Thu. Dec. 24th 4:00 p.m.
Share some virtual eggnog, listen to the ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas reading and work on any last minute gift wrapping together.
Zoom call-in information will be shared closer to the event.
Pine Nut Chocolate
Although Ritual Chocolate's Pine Nut Chocolate bar is made from the seeds of Pinyon Pine trees, native to Utah, it reminds us of the love of our own pines in around Mineral.
Need a good stocking stuffer for a Mineral stocking? Perhaps a branch of pine, a small pine cone and a Ritual Pine Nut Chocolate bar. They've been known to run out of their Gingerbread Chocolate bar, so especially if you're ordering both, order early.
Read more about Anna and Robbie and Ritual Chocolate and their factory in the mountains of Utah, using old world techniques combined with newer machinery to craft the best & smoothest chocolate possible.
Recent Fall Festival Activities
Mineral California Halloween Eve Virtual Trick-or-Treating
Halloween October 31, 2020 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Hang out on Mineral's virtual porch for online trick-or-treating! Share your costumes, tricks or treats as you wait for your next trick-or-treaters (if any). Join the Zoom meeting via computer or smartphone:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86722432004?pwd=QTJTbDJUMWZTN1hNV0FUUG9jTlBHUT09
Or, call in via phone at (669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 867 2243 2004
Passcode: 373510
Happy Autumn 2020!
We were hoping for a pumpkin patch in 2020, but we can't gather in large groups. Instead, we are hosting a virtual Fall Festival!
This Fall, get in the autumn spirit!
Email us pictures to share of your decorated pumpkins, porches, pies and autumn fun. Email photos to MineralCalifornia@gmail.com or post on our Facebook page. You might win a prize!
Attend the virtual activities and events posted.
Nominate fellow residents for Community Awards!
Join in the Mineral Community Calls. Call in information included below and on the calendar.
Online Greeting Card Workshop and Hang Out - Making and Writing
Wed. Nov. 18th 2:00 p.m..
Get together to work on our holiday greeting cards.
Get the Holiday Planner and Greeting Card Images.
Click Here to Join Zoom Call via Phone Only or Phone In Addition to Computer
Join Zoom Call via Phone Only or Phone In Addition to Computer: Dial: 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Use Meeting ID: 832 6784 3188 and Passcode: 133369
Wed. 11/18/20 2 p.m.
Greeting Card Workshop
Get Greeting Card Images from the Greeting Card Workshop.
Download the Holiday Planner printable worksheets.
Email us if you want your images or planner customized.
Mineral California Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Hour
Thanksgiving Thu. Nov. 26th, 2020
Drop In During 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
We love our community so much in Mineral that we wanted to say "we're thankful for you!" on Thanksgiving. Drop in on Thanksgiving Day during 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and say Happy Thanksgiving!
Click Here to Join the Zoom Call Online via Computer or Smart Phone
Join Zoom Call via Phone Only or Phone In Addition to Computer: Use one of these numbers: +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) OR +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) and Use Meeting ID: 822 4514 0391 and Passcode: 306723
Recipe: Roasted Pine Nuts
Pine trees are everywhere in Mineral, California. Celebrating the pine nut during Thanksgiving is a nod to our love for Mineral. Add them to the top of many dishes, in salads and even on top of whipped cream on pumpkin pie. Here's how to roast them:
Place a single layer of pine nuts in a dry frying pan.
Stir constantly while cooking on low until golden brown.
Immediately transfer them to a plate.
Thanks to rachelcooks.com for the recipe. Check her site for other methods for roasting pine nuts, too.
Virtual Wreath Making
Wed. Dec. 2nd 2:00 pm - CANCELLED DUE TO PLANNED POWER OUTAGE THAT DAY. IF YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED OF RESCHEDULING, EMAIL US AND LET US KNOW.
Join the community virtually in making fresh wreaths from local fallen pine branches and other found and acquired goods.
Need supplies? Buy wreath supplies at Michaels.com.
For the Mineral California Planner - Holiday Planning Printable Sheets
Get the Mineral California Community Holiday Planner from the Greeting Card workshop. Find printable planning sheets to support your efforts this holiday season.
Find planning sheets with or without trees for greeting cards, menu planning, gifts, shopping, memories, phone calls, and notes and blank sheets, too.
Happy planning neighbors!
Mineral Community Call on Zoom
Wed. Dec. 9th
Time: 6 pm Join the community Zoom call & spend some informal, virtual time with neighbors.
Call-in information past calls’ notes are on the website’s community call page.
Chanukah Candle Lighting
Thu. Dec. 10th - Thu. Dec. 17th
Join the live Chanukah party from Carlsbad, CA on Sat. Dec. 12th at 6 p.m. PT.
1st Havdalah. 2nd Menorah Lighting Ceremony. 3rd Chanukah Game. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 914 0456 3968 Passcode: Chanukah
Join the live candle lighting of Chabad of Detroit on Dec. 10th at 2 p.m. PT.
Check for local candle-lighting times here.
Review how to light a menorah here.
Supporting Tehama County
Police Activities League (PAL)
Sat. Dec. 12th
Tehama Tough Virtual 5K Walk/Run
“This event is a fun way you can support programs offered by the Tehama County Police Activities League (PAL). The great thing is you can compete at any time and any place you want on December 12, 2020. This Virtual 5K is a great way to stay active during these times when live races are not widely available. As a bonus you will receive a personalized medal for participating and by supporting this event you are making a difference in the life of a child by allowing PAL to continue to offer free programs to the youth of our community. After the event we invite you to pick up your medal at one of our local PAL programs where you can see a class in action. If you are not local and are unable to pick up your medal, fear not! We will send it to you! For more information about the program PAL offers, visit our website.”
Holiday Hangout - Cancelled Due to Power Outage
Virtual Cookie Recipe Exchange, Wreath-Making, Gift Wrapping, Bake-a-long / Wrap-a-Long and General Holiday Hangout!
Wed. Dec. 16th 2:00 p.m.
Bring your favorite recipes to share and bake-a-long or wrap-a-long as we gather to work on holiday projects together.
and/or call in: 669-900-6833 or 253-215-8782
Meeting ID: 815 4634 0007
Red Bluff Community Center's Children's Christmas Festival
Drive Thru and Walk Up Event For Families with Children Ages 0-12 Years of Age
Sat. Dec. 19th 1-4 p.m.