GREAT VALUES ON GROCERIES   

There are lots of new changes at your local Susanville Grocery Outlet.  In addition to their new sign, they’ve recently expanded to include a fresh meat display section, plus their fine wines, organic groceries and produce sections have more to choose from.  With the holidays just around the corner consider making your local Grocery Outlet market the first stop on your shopping trips where you’ll find something new arriving daily and huge discounts on brand name items from vitamins and cold remedies to pet food, toys and holiday décor.

It’s time for the 6th annual Christmas at the Ranch craft show at the gift shop in Milford.  According to Irene Doyle, they have more than 25 vendors with fabulous custom made gifts and home décor.  It’s also a great time to tour this historic house.  The Christmas at the Ranch show will be open Fridays through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. now through Dec. 20.

THANKSGIVING FEAST   

Diamond Mountain Casino and hotel will be serving up a traditional Thanksgiving Day feast full of all your favorite fixins.  So if you just don’t want to cook, head on over to the casino and let them serve you a delicious dinner, do the dishes and you can enjoy refreshments while trying your luck at their slots and gaming tables.  Plus, if you use your Diamond Club card, you could win entries in their Shop Local Invest In Lassen County giveaway.

NEED A RENTAL CAR?   

Whether you are looking for an economy type car or a four-wheel drive, Airport Auto Sales has the Hertz rental car for you. They have more than 30 2009 and 2010 vehicles which you can rent. All of their vehicle rentals are rented with unlimited mileage, and can be rented by the week. If you are a AAA member, be sure and ask about discounts.

NEW YOGA HOURS   

Iron Horse Gym is offering more yoga classes. From 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; and from 5:30 to 6:15 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday mornings Owner, Dora Valentine tells us they use Bikram style yoga (hot yoga) without the heat. Moves are called out from a CD and demonstrated by pictures. This is an excellent style of yoga for building strength, flexibility and balance.

PICTURES PRINTS AND MORE   

Debbie Cleveland, owner of Picture Perfect Custom Framing and Art is now carrying photographs taken by Patricia Neely and art by Therese Fowler-Bailey. If you haven't seen these ladies work, you must stop by Picture Perfect in uptown Susanville. Debbie also has new switchable night lights, beautiful pocket note pads, crystals and many other great gift items.

CRAFT FAIR

There will be a craft fair this Saturday at the Hotel Mt. Lassen in uptown Susanville. Lily Gaumont will have her fabulous handmade purses there among other things. The craft fair is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.