Business Spotlight

Internationally renowned multi-instrumentalist and artist Mark Growden will be performing at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16 at the Walker Mansion Inn in Westwood. Owner Esther Pretti said tickets are on sale for the “Concert on the Green” and include a barbecued hamburger picnic lunch. Growden, who grew up in Westwood, has released several critically acclaimed albums. He has completed many successful U.S. tours, performing at venues such as the Fillmore and Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, and Tonic and The Knitting Factory in New York. He co-founded and co-produces the underground site-specific performance series “Covert” with famed artist John Law of Cacophony Society and Suicide Club fame.

The local Teen Challenge International Chapter will be hosting the SVTC Banquet of Miracles dinner and fundraiser silent auction Sept. 7, at the Susanville Assembly of God Church. This inspiring evening will feature music, food and fellowship. See their ad in this week’s paper for ticket and program information.

Pico’s Sourdough Pizza is a family owned restaurant located at 2212 Main St. in the old New York Pizza building. They feature handmade sourdough crust and homemade Mexican food by Margarita Palomino, left, who owned Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant here in Susanville in the ‘90s. Co-owners Jaime Dominguez (not pictured) and Miguel Dominguez, right, invite you to come sample something delicious from their extensive menu selection. Their hours of operation are from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. You can reach them at 252-8109.

The Great Eagle Lake chili cook-off and potato salad showdown with cowboy poetry is set for Saturday, Aug. 25. This fun event is at Mariner's Resort on the North Shore of Eagle Lake. The cook-off and showdown begin at 3 p.m.; cowboy poetry begins at 6 p.m. The cowboy poetry donations will go to The Eagle Lake Guardians.