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January 23, 2026 Newsletter

Events

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Save the date for the many upcoming events in Mineral.

Regular Events:

• Every Other Wednesday 2:00 PM: Mineral Cards (Rummy) at Water District

• Every Thursday 1:00 PM+: Magic the Gathering Cards at Water District

• Saturdays 8:00 PM: Shuffleboard at Lassen Mineral Lodge Saloon

• Sundays 10:00 AM: Breakfast Club at Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

• 1st or 2nd Sunday of the Month: 10:00 AM Breakfast Club + After, Crafts at Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

• 3rd Sunday of the Month: 10:00 AM Breakfast Club + After, Board Games at Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

Winter Events:

• Jan. 24 for BINGO & Snowman Contest Hosted by Mill Creek Resort at Mill Creek Resort

• Feb. 8 at 10:00 AM Breakfast Club + After, Valentines Crafts at at Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

• Feb. 14 at Noon Chili Cook-Off at Chester Creek (Look for the Mill Creek Resort Booth!)

• Feb. 14 5:00 PM+ Valentines Candlelight Dinner at Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant (RSVP)

• Feb. 15 at 10:00 AM Breakfast Club + After, Play Board Games at Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

• Mar. 8 at 10:00 AM Breakfast Club + After, "Help the Easter Bunny" Easter Basket Supplies Prep for School Kids & Bingo Favors and Prizes at Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

• Mar. 15 at 10:00 AM Breakfast Club + After, Play Board Games at Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

Spring Events:

• Mar. 20 First Day of Spring

• Apr. 3 at 6:00 PM Easter Weekend BINGO at Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

• Apr. 4 at Noon Annual Volunteer Clean the Snow Hill of Debris (Weather Permitting)

• Apr. 5: Easter Buffet at Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant (RSVP)

• Apr. 19 at 10:00 AM Breakfast Club + After, Play Board Games at Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

• Apr. 25 at 11:00 AM+ Hand to The Land: Spring Gathering Conservation Day at Mill Creek Resort

Summer Events: 

These dates to be confirmed; reply with any updates.

• Jun. 21: First Day of Summer

• Jul. 4: Firewise & Homeowners Meetings

• Jul. 5: VFD Pancake Breakfast at Mill Creek Resort

• Jul. 11: Mineral Wildflower Festival at Lassen Mineral Lodge - New!

• Aug. 8: Dark Skies in Mineral Festival at Lassen Mineral Lodge - New!

• Sep. 5: Mineral Community Walk

• Monthly S'mores and Crafts at Volcano Campground

• Find more tentative events planned for this Summer on the Mineral Google Calendar.

News

Magic the Gathering Comes to Mineral on Thursdays!

Join Us for Some Frantic Multiplayer MTG Fun!

Hosted by Dale of Curiosities at the Water Building in Mineral, this weekly Magic the Gathering card game will take place on Thursdays and go 1 PM - 8 PM. Guest can join for all or part of the time. Guests are welcome to bring snacks to share. Join us any time during the event, and play as much as you like.  Whether you are an experienced Magic player, someone who is just looking to learn how to play, or somewhere in between, this free event is right for you!  New players and learners welcome! We have extra decks, if anyone needs one to play. If you complete one game of Commander, you will also receive a free Tarkir Dragonstorm play booster! Limit one pack per player while supplies last. Luckily, the local experts will help new players! Typically, prizes and snacks are available. Learn to Play Magic the Gathering (MTG): Watch this Video to Learn to Play and More information at: https://magic.wizards.com/en/formats/commander

Plum Valley Elementary School Raising Money Selling See's Candy

Support our local elementary school by purchasing See's Candy for Valentine's Day from their current campaign:

https://www.yumraising.com/store/valentines-day-2026-plum-valley-elementary-school-97a7/AmbVan8626

West Lassen Headwaters Project Update

Read the latest news from Bella Bledsoe at Sierra Institute on the Conservation page at: https://www.mineralcalifornia.com/activities/Conservation  

"All, a huge accomplishment, about 8 years of research, field work, planning and persistence to bring to conclusion. Allows LNF to move forward with project and activities as funds are available for our area." - Jim Richardson 

Frontier is Joining the Verizon Family

Is Frontier becoming Verizon? According to their website: "Frontier is now a Verizon company, bringing better value and more choices to millions more customers across the country. By integrating Frontier’s 100% fiber-optic network with Verizon’s industry-leading Fios and mobility assets, the company now has an expanded reach of over 29 million fiber passings across 31 states and Washington, D.C. With the greater availability of premium home internet and mobility services, customers have exclusive access to new services, savings and value they can’t get anywhere else." Their recent email to customers stated: "The reliable Frontier experience you count on every day will continue without disruptions and your plan will remain the same — that's the same great service and customer support, plus no changes to your bill or how you pay. What is changing is your exclusive access to new services, savings and value you can't get anywhere else." Their email directs us to learn more on their website:  https://frontier.com/verizon-customer

Community Preservation Advisory Group

Proprietors of several local buildings have asked for support in identifying funding for significant improvements. As opportunities are being identified, it would be helpful to review a preservation plan and get community feedback in support of these efforts. If you would like to be on the community preservation advisory group with monthly online calls, please email mineralcalifornia@gmail.com indicating your interest.

Photos

New photo albums are added periodically to the https://www.mineralcalifornia.com/about/photos page. Check in to see the latest.

Do you have any events to add to the calendar? Let us know at mineralcalifornia@gmail.com

Park Jobs

Summer 2026 GS4, GS5, GS6, GS7, and GS8 seasonal bio tech position announcement opening 1/5/26

Please apply share these USA Jobs announcement for 2026 seasonal biological technician positions! This announcement covers opportunities at multiple amazing parks in the Pacific West Region, including of course, LAVO!!

USAJOBS - Job Announcement  - GS 4 and GS 5 positions 

USAJOBS - Job Announcement – GS 6, GS 7, and GS 8 positions

Here are a couple of important things to note:

• This is for ALL bio tech positions:  vegetation, wildlife, and fisheries.

• Each announcement opens 1/5/26 to the first 450 applicants or until 01/19/2026 whichever comes first.  Nancy strongly recommends getting resumes in on Day 1!

• Read the entire announcement carefully before applying…there are changes from previous years, for example resumes longer than two single-sided pages will not be accepted.