December 22, 2011
Wednesday was the night for the Burning under the Giant Dream Catcher.
Thanks to Jeff for getting a great bonfire going! It was a very chilly evening but the bonfire area was warm and toasty.
Dennis Day had the hot cider heated on a camp stove, and Dolly Elston had popped popcorn that afternoon. Mark also brought chips and salsa.
Many thanks to Patty Sherman, our local yoga and drumming instructor, for not only coming and drumming, but for bringing a fascinating assortment of drums and other instruments. They were great! Others, like Terri Winslow also brought a drum or instrument and there was some singing, even new songs created for the occasion.
A scarecrow figure of a fisherman, representing a poor fishing season, was guest of honor. Lists of things they are going to “let go of,” were burned in the bonfire and people had a chance to have “their say” on things from rescuing cats to keeping children and families safe together. Bob Schmalzbach shared about the new Internet radio program from Happy Camp on IF radio!
The Chamber of Commerce bonfire took place Wednesday, Winter Solstice night under the Giant Dream Catcher, lit up with lights for the occasion. It was a good time, with music and refreshments around a warm bonfire! The best was seeing friends and neighbors we hadn’t seen for awhile, but stopped by for awhile to visit and sing or drum. Dennis shared the “Rebuild the Dream,” which seemed a quite logical beneath the giant Dream Catcher.
Next year’s winter solstice has reportedly believed by some people to be a momentous occasion of some sort according to the Mayan calendar. Since the Bible says only God knows when the end of the age will come, I’m sure the Mayans didn’t know either, but makes life interesting with all the rumors! We wonder what progress will be made to “Rebuild the Dream” (as the American Dream needs some work in the coming days.) But that’s why it is so great to have a new beginning as we see the New Year turn a new leaf on the calendar. A very Happy New Year to all!
November 21, 2011
HOLIDAY BAZAAR SAtURDAY At the Grange
The Happy Camp Grange #395 will be having the annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, December 3rd. 10 AM to 4 PM. They always have so many local artists and crafters with wonderful masterpieces and fun crafts to share. There will be homemade soup, dinner rolls and cinnamon rolls sold throughout the day so you’ll want to come for lunch too! The reason for informing you this far in advance (although you may wish to put it on your calendar) or that you may wish to share your art or craft items there. Last day to reserve table space will be November 28th,, but you most likely want to get some craft or art items ready to sell by then! So have fun. The days are getting chilly and what a better opportunity to sit by the fire and knit or paint or enjoy whatever your favorite hobby is! Contact Ruth Bain 493-2989 for further information or to arrange for a table!
Holiday Packages for the Troops
Support our local armed service men and women through the Chamber of Commerce. Holiday Care Packages for our local troops has a deadline for mailing in mid-November so we need your help now. If you know of anyone from the local area serving in the military, please let the Happy Camp Chamber of Commerce know so that we can send them packages for the Holiday. Please get them in early. Anything you would like to send is welcome: letters, holiday cards, donations, or gifts for the packages. Please call Rosemary Boren (493-2800) or Chamber of Commerce (493-2900) or drop off donations to be included in the packages at Forest Lodge or the Chamber Office at 35 Davis Road. We would like to send them a little bit of home and the community’s appreciation for all they do! Great time to make sure they get some appreciation from home! We want to send to Seiad Valley servicemen or women also so please remember them.
September 14, 2011
Who was the Grand Prize Winner of the Bigfoot Parade for 2011? The Best float of all the floats, in all the categories??? Elk Creek Campground won with their Undersea Wonderland float!
September 6, 2011
2011 Bigfoot Jamboree Royalty
The Bigfoot Jamboree had a beautiful group of Royalty for the Bigfoot Queen’s court. Cassidy Little was crowned Queen by Tuesday Crocker who was the past Queen.
The Klamath River Veterans led the parade Sunday for 45th Annual Bigfoot Jamboree in Happy Camp.
Tom White on horseback carried a flag. Members of the Klamath River Veterans walked with flags, memorial flags folded properly. A black truck came with candy throwing for the kids along the parade route.
Then came the Vet Center vehicle which is in Happy Camp with Tim Grenvik monthly to provide services for the Veterans
August 16, 2011
By ‘JavaBob’ Schmalzbach
There has been a changing of the guard here in Happy Camp. Bob and Trista Parry has purchased the Siskiyou House from Ivan and Gini Hyde. The Siskiyou House has been a fixture here in our town since the early nineties. It was the place to go to find unique crafts, gifts, and souvenirs from and about our little town.
Bob and Trista changed the name of this wonderful little business to the Marble Mountain Gift Company. They were careful to save much of the flavor of the previous gift shop, while remodeling and updating it. It is still a great place to shop for those unique items, but now it has an extra secret!
Bob and Trista added a beautiful coffee and espresso bar to the mix! Now you can come in and sit while enjoying your favorite coffee drinks along with some fresh pastries or other delights while marveling at all the local and unique items that can be found there. Trista has become a trained and talented barista and she, along with her crew, can whip up any of your favorite espressos, latte’s, or a choice of any other specialty hot or frozen coffee or other specialty drink for you.
There is plenty of room to sit in the cozy and comfortable sitting area inside the shop, or you can choose to sit outside while enjoying the summer sun shine.
If you haven’t yet taken the time to stop in and check it out, you need to do so… Stop in and tell them that JavaBob sent you… you will be glad you did!
August 8, 2011
The Scott Valley Bank Chili event was won this year by Lynn Crocker! Second place was Todd Britton, 3rd place was Brent Biggs, and fourth place was Lou Tiraterra.
Salsa competition was won by Angela Buoy, 2nd was Linda Britton. Get out your family’s favorite recipe and plan to enter it for next year and you may be the winner. Besides it’s a wonderfully friendly fun time at the River Park watching all the experts cook and sampling!
August 6, 2011
Linda Zink & Lisa West before the new Bigfoot Store
The Bigfoot Stores have relocated to new quarters right on Highway 96.
The new family fashion inventory that Lisa West had in her Davis Road store are now moved to the Highway 96 store. They also have some beautiful new tye-die dress designs.
Tim and Linda Zink have also moved their souvenirs and a wide variety of practical merchandise has moved from the Davis Road store to the same new place on Highway 96. Stop in and see all they have on hand for your shopping!
