Red House Art Gallery & Gift Shop
Eastern Plumas Chamber of Commerce Summer 2012 Published in partnership with
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Celebrating more than 50 years of life-long memories and time-honored traditions...
THE GRAEAGLE LIGHTING COMPANY Exquisite Lighting Quality Carpets Hardwood Flooring Hunter Douglas Blinds Handmade Furniture Winter Home Inspection Service www.graeaglelightingcompany.com www.graeaglelightingcompany.com Hours:Gh]f2 OpenLm]%Kmf$ Tues-Sun,12+( 9:30AM @gmjk Ye -% 4PM , he & )(1 @a_`oYq 01 H&G& :gp ++- ?jY]Y_d]$ ;9 1.)(+ -+(&0+.&*+0+
Looking for a New Home With Free Electricity for 25 Years! A new Home that saves you $50,000 Come see us at Sierra Park in Quincy Because we have for you ..... • Brand New, Energy Star, Solar Homes • Beautiful views, Great neighborhood • Warm in the winter and Cool in the summer • Three energy efficient designs to choose from
May 25th First Friday Night Barbecue - With 2 new entrees on the menu to tickle your tastebuds, you’ll leave with a new-found appreciation for the phrase “finger-lickin’ good.� Reservations STRONGLY recommended!!! May 26th Third Annual Community Appreciation Day FREE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Festivities start with hot air balloon rides at 9 am. A $5.00 lunch will be served around noon, and dinner 1/2 price starting at 4 pm. Kids 12 and under eat FREE! Live music, community service organizations, activities, games, bounce house fun, fishing and so much more all day and it’s all FREE! Accommodations for this weekend are 50% off! June 2-8 Cowgirl Bootcamp - a fun-filled week for women of all ages. Ride, Relax and Rejuvenate your senses with this amazing week of health, horses and happiness!!! Join us all season long for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the chuck house or on the trail. Reservations are strongly recommended. The saloon and dance hall is also open 7 days a week and is available for rent for your upcoming special event, business retreat/meeting, party or celebration needs. We encourage locals to visit us to take advantage of our many locals’ discounts on meals, rides, activities and so much more. Come see why people from all over the world are coming to Greenhorn for their family vacations, reunions and weddings.
Visit us online at www.greenhornranch.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter
(530) 283-0930
Right now we have The Helmsley, a 1566 square foot Energy Star, Solar Home ready for you to turn the key! Not to mention 2 other designs to choose from built on your lot of choice in just 14 weeks!
• 3 bedrooms • 2 Full baths • 2 Car Garage • Rear Deck • Fenced Yard
Come See us at 749 Lee Rd., Quincy Or just give us a call at (530) 283-9301 www.sierraparkatquincy.com
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High Sierra Painting Workshops at Elwell Lakes Lodge September 8-11 and 13-16, 2012 Watercolor and acrylic instruction for beginning to advanced painters Come explore water media in the beautiful and historic setting of Elwell Lakes Lodge in the shadow of majestic Red Firs and Jeffery Pines. Stay in rustic, comfortable housekeeping cabins while learning new painting techniques at one of the nearby lakes with vistas of Mt. Elwell. $450 – Price includes shared lodging, dinners, tuition and some art supplies. There is a daily rate for only the workshop of $50 per day or $125 for the three days. To reserve a limited space, contact Sugie Barker at Elwell Lakes Lodge at (530) 836-2347.
www.lakesbasin.com Instructor Margie Miller has been teaching watercolor and acrylic painting for over 20 years. A graduate of the art department at UC Davis, she did postgraduate work in fine arts at the Oregon School of Arts and Crafts. In 1999 she was awarded the Nevada County Art Educator of the Year. Her paintings are in private collections and public buildings throughout the west. To see more of Margie’s work, visit www.margiemiller.com
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Owners
ART & ZOĂ‹ WOLF 7597 Hwy. 89, #5 PO Box 685 Graeagle, CA 96103
Office: 530-836-4400 Fax: 530-836-0900 Cell: 916-412-1407
ZoĂŤ Le Barron Wolf Owner/Consultant 7597 Hwy. 89, #3 PO Box 685 Graeagle, CA 96103
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“Moving Forward With a Vision of Excellence�
530-836-2020 Blairsden 530-832-1919 Portola “Your Local Market Expert & Leader with Worldwide Access�
Visit www.MohawkValleyAssociates.com to see photos of our listings, take a scenic tour & meet our Realtor team SERVING Graeagle, Clio, Blairsden, Plumas Pines, Whitehawk, Portola, Gold Mountain, Grizzly Ranch, Sierra Valley, Loyalton, Calpine, Cromberg & Quincy. Residential • Commercial Acreage • Ranches Lots • Townhomes Golf Course Properties Property Management Notary Services 1031 Tax Exchanges Short Sales & Bank-Owned Properties DRE Lic. 00921075
We offer you over 100 years of combined real estate sales experience. REALTOR
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BOB RAYMOND PAINTING • Interior, Exterior, Paint & Stain • Siding and Deck Restoration • Safe, reliable, non-toxic Woodpecker Deterrents
• Serving Plumas County for over 20 years Email: Sold@MohawkValleyAssociates.com
Call, e-mail or visit one of our Real Estate Professionals to receive a free market analysis of your home or property. 330 Bonta St. In Blairsden
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24 W. Sierra In Portola
(Next to Subway & Leonards Mkt.)
836-1339 (cell) 249-3966
CA Lic. #759277
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Sierra Valley Grange Welcomes You As a member, guest, customer and friend, please check our website for events and information at www.sierravalleygrange cowboypoetry.weebly.com Or contact Rich Moore @ 831-801-3719 E-mail: svgcbpoetry@yahoo.com Check out the special on propane for new and existing members with AmeriGas, monthly dances and upcoming summer pancake breakfasts. Details on our web site.
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CAROL YEATER CRS, GRI, CDPE
530-592-9606 • 530-836-4526 cey9606@gmail.com www.carolyeater.com
Real Estate Sales Property Management Services Mobile Notary Committed to you for all your real estate needs! Offering Buyer and Seller incentives! Tour all Plumas County listings at www.carolyeater.com P.O. Box 323, Clio, CA 96106 • DRE #01207222
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Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club Monday October 8, 2012 11:00 am shotgun 4-Person Scramble $125 per person Includes green fees, cart, tee prize and dinner at The Lodge at Whitehawk
A Golf Tournament benefiting HIGH SIERRA ANIMAL RESCUE For more information, a registration form or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Chuck Franck at (530) 836-2104 Or High Sierra Animal Rescue (530) 832-4727 All entries received before September 17, 2012 will be entered into a special door prize drawing.
“Showdown at the Bow Wow Corral” At The Barn Saturday, July 7, 2012
Dinner, Dance and Silent Auction to benefit
High Sierra Animal Rescue The Barn @ Hwy 70 & 89 Blairsden, CA Evening to include Dinner, No-Host Bar, Music, Raffles & Silent Auction
Tickets purchased before June 7, 2012 will be entered into a special door prize drawing Tickets available at HSAR in Delleker The Graeagle Store in Graeagle Portola Village Pharmacy in Portola Quincy Drug in Quincy $40.00 each for information call 832-4727 *Dinner prepared by the Southern Accent
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STILL POINT MASSAGE
T h e D r a g o n at Nakoma Golf Resort A true mountain course with stunning views from every tee box! The Robin Nelson designed, 18-hole, Par-72, championship golf course is being transformed to appeal to a broader range of golfers. The Nakoma Clubhouse, faithfully built from a 1924 design by Frank Lloyd Wright, sits majestically above the course and features a restaurant, bar and golf shop. Resident Season Pass
2012 Golf Rates
18 holes w/cart Monday - Thursday
$2,000 Individual; $2,600 Family; $750 Juniors
Monday - Thursday (After 3 p.m.)
$45
Weekends and Holidays
$85 $40
Unlimited golf and range balls, 20% off in golf shop
Regular Juniors $65 $35
Weekends and Holidays (After 3 p.m.) $55
Associate Season Pass $500 Individual; $750 Family; $250 Juniors
Greens Fees Monday - Friday $40.00; Weekends and Holidays $55.00, 20% off in golf shop
$20 $35
O p e n i n g d a y t h r o u g h M a y 1 4 th! B r i n g i n t h i s f l y e r a n d p l a y T h e D r a g o n f o r j u s t $ 5 0 !
Massage • Energy Work • Reiki Classes Reflexology • Art Classes • Guided Imagery
Susan Wilson, CMP, CRM (530) 836-2726 8989 Highway 89, Suite #2 Blairsden, CA Gift Certificates Available
T h e V i l l a s at Nakoma Golf Resort Worth a visit in any season, the luxurious Villas at Nakoma convey Frank Lloyd Wright’s belief in the centrality of the hearth in a home. Each Villa wraps around a central stone fireplace and features a private patio with hot tub, luxurious spa-like bathrooms and first-rate amenities throughout. The vacation Villas can be rented for a peaceful getaway or purchased through an attractive Fractional Ownership Program.
Stay & Play Packages
Stay & Play Premium Packages include an unlimited golf for one or two at the Dragon Golf Course, discounted rate at the Feather River Inn’s 9-hole, Par-3, golf course. If you are not a golfer please call for overnight rates.
WHOLISTIC HEALING ARTS
Mountain Villa (Deluxe Studio) Sunday - Wednesday nights: $130 to $235(+ tax) Thursday - Saturday & Holidays: $160 to $305 (+ tax) Tower Villa (Two-Story One Bedroom) Sunday - Wednesday nights: $170 to $275 (+ tax) Thursday - Saturday & Holidays: $210 to $355 (+ tax)
ABSoluteFor anFitness & Health optimal “Lifestyle” 530-836-1153 www.absfitnessandhealth.com
Juice Plus
17 fruits & Veggies in capsule form Ask how you can get yours free. www.patti4juiceplus.com
Tower Garden
Butterfly Villa (Two Bedroom Resort Home) Sunday - Wednesday nights: $260 to $365 (+ tax) Thursday - Saturday & Holidays: $320 to $465 (+ tax)
A state-of-the-art vertical aeroponic growing system www.pattis.towergarden.com
Nakoma Golf Resort and The Dragon 530-832-5067 | Villas at Nakoma 530-832-9862 www.NakomaGolfResort.com | 348 Bear Run, Clio, CA 96106 Located on County Road A-15 between Portola and Graeagle
“Get a Load of This!”
Be NIFTY and THRIFTY - shop EPHC Auxiliary’s NIFTY THRIFTY shop.
QUALITY CONTROLLED CONCRETE • State, Federal & County Approved Materials • Radio Dispatched • Portable Batch Plants • Concrete Cutting • Aggregates • Reinforcing Steel & Embedded Items
WHITE CAP CONCRETE PUMPING 4 Schwing Pumps serving both Chester, Portola and surrounding areas We are a licensed C-8 contractor and there is a CFN fuel station located at our Portola facility. Call to place your order
530-832-4225 530-258-3050
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SERVING PLUMAS , SIERRA & LASSE N COUNTIE S& SURROU NDING A REAS SINCE 1 976
73880 Hwy. 70 Portola, CA 91622 400 Black Oak Dr. Chester, CA
This year the EPHC Auxiliary celebrates 55 years of service to the community. YOUR past support through donations and purchases has made it possible for us to donate over 2 million dollars to improving health care in our community. You have enabled us to purchase items from linens to ambulances, patient lifts to bone-density scanners
Nifty Thrifty 116 Commercial Street Old Town Portola
832-5967 HOURS: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 3 pm Monday for donations only, 10 am to 3 pm
EPHC Auxiliary “People Helping People”
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Very Special In So Many Ways . . . & Dining,Too! $99 Golf & Dinner Package Sunday – Friday after 1:00 p.m. includes golf, cart, entrée, soup or salad and tax...beverage and tip not included.
FALL SPECIALS Anytime, 7 Days a Week
$60 Play All Day O t b 1 to t CCOURSE OURSE Cl October Close
$75 Golf & Dinner October 1 to RESTAURANT Close
Plumas County’s Premier Dining Experience Spectacular Food – World Famous View Fresh ingredients, simple hearty entrées with an Italian flare, and warm, friendly service.
• Catering • Banquets and Parties • Family Reunions • The Perfect Wedding Setting Enjoy a taste of Longboards every Friday, June–Sept. Certified Farmer’s Market at Sierra Valley Farms, Beckwourth 10 am – 2:30 pm
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence Winner 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 WINNER 2011 Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival Blazing Pans Mountain Chef Cook-Off
Annual Memberships Now Available from $500 Call NOW for Tee Time Reservations & Information
Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week from Noon until 9 p.m.
530-836-1420 www.plumaspinesg golf.com www.plumaspinesgolf.com 402 Poplar Valley Road • Graeagle, California
530-836-1111