CUSTOM MADE TEPEES Randy Nelson has opened a business on Birch Street in Westwood handcrafting tepees. It’s called 2 Feathers Tipi. He makes them in several sizes — from miniature for things like doll houses or pets, to a large, 18- to 20-foot tepee that can be used for events and business attractions, and other sizes for just about everything in between. He also rents tepees for camping and other uses — delivery service available. These well-insulated tepees are offered in six tribal designs or can be custom-made. Photo by Valorie Chisholm

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Beta Mu Master Sorority is offering the Billie Paulson Memorial Scholarship for graduating high school seniors who plan to attend Lassen College in the fall of 2013. According to Beta Mu Master president Connie Stovall, the $1,000 scholarship applications are available at Lassen College.

LOTS BREWING AT ALE WORKS

Lassen Ale Works in Uptown Susanville is getting ready to release three new brews this month. The Saison (highly carbonated, fruity and spicy), a pilsner (malted barley, light flavor with distinct hop aroma and flavor) and a Black IPA, which was the winner of their home brew competition. Dustin Osborn's Moon Shadow IPA will be on tap after the release party at 7 p.m. March 21. 

They will have live music on Saturday, March 16 featuring Fourgery, a classic rock band, for their St. Patrick's Day party. They will have drink specials for this event as well.

Be sure and check out their new spring drink menu with fresh, light and lively beverages featuring fresh fruit and fresh-squeezed juices. 

SEE'S CANDY NOW AVAILABLE

Soroptimist Internationalof Susanville is selling See's Candies for their annual Easter See's fundraiser. This year you can find your favorites at Leslie's Jewelry, The Beauty Corral and Plumas Bank. The candies will also be available at Susanville Supermarket IGA from March 18 through 30. They will have an assortment of different candies, such as marshmallow eggs, truffles, toffee-ettes, lollypops, peanut butter eggs, your favorite nuts and chews, plus chocolates and much more!

GARDENING CLASSES

It's just about time to think about gardening! This Saturday at 10 a.m. at Every Bloomin' Thing, owner Melissa McCoy tells us she will be having a raised-bed veggie garden class. Then at 10 a.m. the following Saturday, March 23 will be a veggie garden 101 class (for beginners). For more information, find them on Facebook.

Speaking of Every Bloomin' Thing, her garden and gift shop is now open seven days a week. They are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. Right now you will find the gift shop stocked full of Easter and spring items. Don't forget all the beautiful handbags and jewelry, too.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY FUNDRAISER

It’s time for the fifth annual Lassen Humane Society St. Patrick’s Day dinner fundraiser Thursday, March 14. The event will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Susanville Senior Center. In addition to the delicious traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner, there will be a silent auction and door prizes. Check out their ad in this week’s paper for more information.