About Plumas County

Plumas County is located in northeastern California in the Sierra Nevada Mountains about an hour out of Reno, NV. Plumas County has over 60 square miles of lakes, rivers, and streams which makes it a perfect place for fishing, camping, hiking, and many other outdoor activities. Plumas County towns are so calm and peaceful that you just want to slow down and enjoy life while you are here. Plumas County is home to a number of small businesses and whether you are a tourist or a resident; you can find just about everything you would need or want here. Come visit us and Discover Plumas County!

The Town Hall Theatre gets into the spirit of a new school year during the Week of Welcome for Feather River College with special screenings of the cult classic film National Lampoon's Animal House. The film will screen on Thursday & Friday August 26th & 27th at 7pm. There will also be a 9:30 late show on Friday August 27th. FRC Students who show a current Student ID will be receive a $5 admission to any of these screenings To add to the fun of the downtown merchant reception on Thursday, August 26th from 4 to 8pm, members of the Feather River College S.I.F.E. (Students in Free Enterprise) group will host toga-wrapping demonstrations in front of the Town Hall Theatre. FRC Students, staff and alumni as well as the community in general are invited to attend the Friday Night 9:30 show of Animal House in costume as any of the films characters — or in Toga attire— for a festive community event. There will be prizes for costumes.

• For more information visit: The Town Hall Theatre Website

DWARF CAR REGIONALS, MINI STOCKS - AUGUST 28, 2010 - DWARF CAR REGIONALS, PRO STOCKS 7pm @ Plumas County Fairgrounds!

• For more information visit: American Valley Speedway website

This driving and walking tour demonstrates how one company manages its forest to create a sustainable harvest and a healthy forest ecosystem. Tour the Collins Pine Almanor Forest and their state-of-the art sawmill. While other mills are pulling out of rural areas, Collins has done just the opposite ~ they've invested in one of the most modern mills in the West. Learn how Collins supports a local community from generation to generation.

• For more information visit: The Sierra Institute Website

Located at Thompson Valley Ranch in Quincy.
Demos & Activities:
3:30 & 4:30 Beekeeping
3:30 & 4:30 Handspinning Wool
3:30 Cooking with Longboards’ Chef Sean Conry
4:00, 5:00, & 8:00 Ranch tour hay rides
Food & farming books for sale by Epilog Books
Booths and farm fun for kids
Guest Speaker: Scott Lawson of the Plumas County Museum
Appetizers & no-host bar with regional beer & wine AND A LOCALLY-GROWN FEAST!

Ticket Prices:
$25 for adults * $15 kids 11-17 yrs * 10 yrs & under free
Tickets available at:
Quincy Natural Foods * Epilog Books * Plumas Rural Services

• For more info call (530) 283-3611 ext. 839
  or visit: Plumas Rural Services Website

The East Quincy Merchants Group is sponsoring the "GIANT QUINCY YARD SALE" on Saturday, August 28, 2010 starting at 8:00 am until 2:00 pm on Highway #70 in East Quincy. This is the 3rd Annual Fundraiser for the Quincy Arbor Trail (bike path).

• If you would like to participate please call: Nanci Luce (530)283-1361

Located at Pioneer Park Fairgrounds Road Quincy, CA 95971. Residents, college students, and hospital employees are invited to come to the third annual Community Wellness Fair and 5k fun run / walk on Saturday, August 28 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Pioneer Park Quincy. The event is appropriate for all ages and will feature fitness demonstrations, vendor / informational booths and many hands-on-activities like a bounce house, tumbling circuit, swimming, horseshoes, bocce ball and volleyball. The 5k fun run / walk will begin at Pioneer Park at 9 a.m. 5k registration fee for pre-registration is $10, and race-day registration is $15. Registration fee includes a T-shirt for those who pre-register by August 26th. T-shirts will be available the day of the race as long as supplies last. Children 12 and under may walk free with a registered parent or guardian (no T-Shirt). Homemade apple pies will be awarded for top male and female in each age group. 5k registration forms may be picked up at the Plumas District Hospital main lobby, Plumas Physical Therapy, Feather River Fitness or the Central Plumas Parks and Recreation District main office.

• For more info call: Tiffany Leonhardt (530)283-7971

Miles of Open Road Ahead
You've always been up for a challenge. And meeting this one can make a world of difference. Two days, lots of route options, with an option for 140 total miles, that will challenge you and reward you like no other cycling event. Will power versus fatigue. Training versus excuses. It’s time to join Bike MS.

• For more information visit: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Website

Lets get together and have some fun!
Can't think of a better time or place for just that than the 7th annual MOUTAIN HARVEST FESTIVAL! Come home to or visit this beautiful small town of Quincy where the grand granite Sierras shows off their fantastic Fall colors amid their majestic pines. Practice some social networking-- the old fashioned way-- face to face in the same place and feel what it is to be part of one of the best communities on the planet. We are so very excited to have SambaDa's Afro-Samba-Funk-Dance-Music headlining the music this year!

• For more information visit: Mountain Harvest Festival Webpage