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Heritage Days 2012

Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/08/2012 - 1:58pm
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Friday, August 17, 2012 - 11:00am - Sunday, August 19, 2012 - 2:00pm

McCloud Heritage Days Schedule

Friday, August 17:
11:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. Heritage Junction Museum open – 320 Main Street

5:00 -8:00 P.M. St. Joseph’s BBQ Tri-Tip Dinner – 213 Colombero $12.50/$6.00 children

7:00 P.M. Melodrama – “Look What You Started, Albert Stout “or “The Harrowing Tale of Hattie Brim” at the Heritage Junction Museum: $5.00 adults/$2.50 children 5-12. Tickets at Museum (320 Main Street) or Heart of the Earth Jewelry Store

Saturday, August 18:

New Businesses in McCloud

Submitted by admin on Wed, 20/06/2012 - 3:57pm
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Three new businesses have opened in McCloud: McCloud Outdoors & Gear Exchange, Evergreen Day Spa, and McCloud Hair Care. These exciting new businesses not only bring goods and services to our town, the owners are bringing new energy and entrepreneurial spirit to the business community.

McCloud Outdoors & Gear Exchange offers new & used outdoors equipment and gear rentals & guided trips. Exploring NorCal has an informative blog at http://www.exploringnorcal.com/2012/06/mccloud-outdoors-gear-exchange.html
or stop by and check them out. Hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 10 - 6 or call 361-4327 for an appointment.

Susan Brush at McCloud Hair Care is a hairstylist/artist. She offers her services Wednesday through Saturday 9 - 5 and welcomes walk-ins. Evening hair care is available by appointment (864-1639). Her studio is at 429 California Avenue.

McCloud Mushroom, Music & Wine Faire May 26 & 27

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 4:18pm
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Annual street fair featuring mushroom vendors, educators, and food, as well as wine tasting and live music on May 26th and 27th.

The McCloud Mushroom, Music, and Wine Faire begins at 10 A.M. on Main Street McCloud. Booths feature mushroom vendors, wine tasting, special mushroom delicacies, cooking demonstrations, seminars and educational booths on mushroom harvesting, games and prizes. Live musical entertainment begins at 11:30 A.M. and lasts all day. Blues, Acoustic and Country Rock bands. Live Band & BBQ in the evening.

McCloud's 41st Annual Flea Market

Submitted by admin on Sat, 28/04/2012 - 8:27am
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Sunday, June 3, 2012 8 am - 4 pm is the scheduled time for the annual Flea Market, filling Main Street with vendors of antiques, collectibles, plants, food, toys, housewares, clothing, books, and arts & crafts.
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McCloud's 41st Annual Flea Market
Sunday, June 3,2012
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Main Street, McCloud

Antiques, collectibles, plants, food, toys, housewares, clothing, books, arts & crafts

Fireman's Pancake breakfast

Returning Feature: Antique/collectible appraisal road show - $5 for professional verbal valuation of an object (written appraisals for a higher fee)

For booth space or other information, contact the McCloud Chamber of Commerce, www.mccloudchamber.com
askus@mccloudchamber.com; 530 964 2909

McCloud Railroad Agrees to Sell/donate Railroad Right-of-way for Public Trail

Submitted by admin on Fri, 30/03/2012 - 3:08pm
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The Shasta Land Trust announced Friday, March 30, that an agreement to purchase the railroad right-of-way between McCloud and Burney has been signed. This agreement will pave the way for the planning and development of 80 miles of rail-trail connecting the two communities and providing access to a number of nearby attractions. The trail will preserve an historic and scenic railroad corridor and protect the surrounding natural environment, aquatic wildlife, and habitat.
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Shasta Land Trust (SLT), representing a coalition of Northern California nonprofit organizations including McCloud Local First Network, signed an agreement to purchase a railroad right-of-way between McCloud (in Siskiyou County) and Burney (in Shasta County), a property known as the McCloud Railway. The agreement, signed by SLT and the property’s owner, 4 Rails, Inc, will ultimately lead to establishment of a public “rail-trail” on the property and is an important milestone following many years of efforts by several local non-profit organizations and 4 Rails.

5th Annual Dog & Pony Show Parade

Submitted by admin on Sun, 27/11/2011 - 9:39am
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Thirty-five dog and/or pony-featuring groups were featured in this year's Dog and Pony Show Parade. Bright sunshine, hot cider, and a lively crowd made watching the parade a real treat!
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Start of parade

For pictures of all the parade participants - and some of the large audience - click on "Gallery" (on the menu above) and choose the Dog and Pony Show. We've photos from the last three events posted there!

The Great Exchange is now non-profit

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/11/2011 - 11:38am
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The Great Exchange, now a non-profit organization, is looking for donations... and customers. Offering quality used clothing and locally-made crafts, the store will use proceeds to support sustainable community building.
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Angelina in the store

McCloud's newest store, the Great Exchange, has converted to non-profit status. Angelina Cook, the Board's President, said that "the proceeds from the "thrifty shop" operations will be used to promote sustainable community building." Ms. Cook explained that "We are drawing upon a diverse base of local talents and assets to present a series of workshops designed to enhance local self-reliance and sustainable economy by increasing skills for self-sufficiency and natural resource stewardship to stimulate green job creation in the region."

Heritage Days in McCloud August 19, 20, & 21st

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/08/2011 - 2:15pm
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Down town McCloud will be alive with vendors, musicians, and events when the Heritage Junction Museum again sponsors Heritage Days. The Melodrama depicting stories from McCloud's history is always the highlight of this celebration - you'll find it performed on the stage above the Museum.
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McCloud Heritage Days

Down town McCloud will again be alive with vendors, musicians, and events when the Heritage Junction Museum again sponsors Heritage Days. The Melodrama depicting stories from McCloud's history is always the highlight of this celebration - you'll find it performed on the stage above the Museum.

HERITAGE DAYS SCHEDULE:

Friday, August 19: St. Joseph's Church sponsors its annual BBQ Tri-Tip Dinner
213 Colombero Street, $12.50 per person
MELODRAMA, 7:00 pm

Brown Dog Gallery Announces Art Retreats

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/05/2011 - 2:43pm
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Join the Brown Dog Gallery for its Summer Series of Art Retreats featuring renowned artists such as Erin Dertner, James Maxwell, Victoria Brenner, Jane Rothenberg, Stephen Woolery, and Nancy Collins. Whether you are a novice or seasoned artist, these retreats can help take your skills to the next level.
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We hope you will enjoy our choice of retreats. We have a list of great artists to teach you many new techniques in a beautiful area to rest, relax and have fun. For more information about each artist check their web page (links are on the Brown Dog's web site). To sign up for retreats, call Brown Dog Gallery & Gifts (530) 964 2662 or e-mail us at info@browndoggallery.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible. The retreats fill up fast, only 10 to a retreat, so sign up quickly!

McCloud Mushroom, Wine & Music Faire May 28th to 29th

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/05/2011 - 2:05pm
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Come join McCloud in celebrating spring with the 7th Annual McCloud Mushroom, Wine & Music Faire, Saturday, May 28th and Sunday, May 29th. There will be live music, beer and wine, vendor booths, and mushroom contests and cuisine.
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Mushroom Festival Winner

The 7th annual McCloud Mushroom, Wine & Music Faire will be held Saturday, May 28th and Sunday, May 29th. Here's the schedule:

Saturday: All day: Mushrooms are available, fresh, dried & special dished provided by Pan Exotic-Wild Edibles and by The King of Mushrooms and other Faire Participants.

The Mushroom Hunt Contest is sponsored by Mendocino Mushroom Co.. Eric Schramm will be giving free seminars about eh fungi. Vendor's booths open with specialty items & natural products.

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