MARK YOUR CALENDARS
The Susanville Elks Lodge is hosting their annual Elks Crab Feed. It's set for both Friday, Feb. 25 and Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Elks Lodge in Susanville. No host cocktails are at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are now available, you can get them in front of Walmart the next two Saturdays from noon to 3, or call Joe at 257-6994 or Ed at 310-4107.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY GARNIER
Kathie Garnier and Big Valley Mortgage are now celebrating their 10th anniversary in Susanville. Garnier herself has been in the mortgage business for 20 years, and continues to be an active member of the Susanville community.

Congratulations Kathie!

Janet Baker has recently joined the Big Valley Mortgage office, she owns After-5-Notary. So if you need a notary, you can give Janet a call at the office.

BACK FROM VEGAS
Naomi Turner just returned from a three day Staging and Redesign conference in Las Vegas, Nev. She learned all the new trends of 2011, the market and where it appears to be going, staging statistics and what it means to you. So before you list your house give Naomi a call at Room by Room Interiors.

COMING TO SUSANVILLE SOON
Blessed Babies and Bellies Boutique is coming to Susanville. They will be carrying a variety of baby carriers, cloth diapers, baby and maternity clothes, breast feeding supplies, all natural body care products and just about anything and everything you would need for a baby. Emily Strength said they plan on hosting a non-profit baby wearing group and breast-feeding support groups too. They want to carry what the public needs. You can let them know by taking a survey at surveymonkey.com/s/X68PGCL.

You can contact Emily at blessed-boutique@hotmail.com.

NEW CHILDREN'S BOOKS & TOYS
David Teeter of Margie's Book Nook informs us they have just received new arrivals of several children's lines in both the book section and the Melissa and Doug toy line. For parent's struggling to reach their children's AR goal there are dozens of new titles waiting to be devoured.

The Sunny Patch line of outdoor toys will have your little tyke ready for time in the garden or at the beach this spring. There is something new for all ages now available at Margie's Book Nook in uptown Susanville.

CONGRATULATIONS
Rick and Anna Stewart, owners of Susanville Supermarket IGA, have been awarded the Five Star Honor for achievement in IGA’s assessment program. Five Star is the highest level of recognition possible under the assessment program’s rigorous standards. The IGA Assessment Program focuses on store appearance and product quality, employee training, customer service, engagement in IGA consumer-focused marketing events and support and involvement in the local community. Congratulations to Rick and Anna Stewart!

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
The Lassen Association of Realtors is offering two $500 scholarships for 2011. These scholarships are open to all Lassen County high school senior students. Pick up your application through the counseling office at Lassen High School, or at the Lassen Association of Realtors office at 1740 Main St. Suite C, in Susanville. The deadline to apply is April 15.

FRESHLY BAKED ORGANIC BREADS NOW AT THE HEALTH NUT
The Health Nut is happy to announce they are now carrying Dave's Killer Breads, totally organic whole grain, sprouted grain, fresh bakery breads from Oregon. They will arrive fresh twice a week! Choose from a delicious variety including Good Seed, 21 Grain, Cracked Wheat, Robust Raisin and more! Kristin Volberg said they are carrying these delicious breads in response to some customer requests. Kristin says she is carrying oil-free lotion, facial moisturizer, shampoo and conditioner for those who are taking HCG Works Weight Loss drops, which are also available at the Health Nut. Check out the Health Nut's expanded Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free selection, including new varieties by Namaste; Pasta Pisavera, Taco Pasta and Biscuit, Pie Crust and more baking mix.