April 2, 2026

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Happy Easter weekend! If you're in town, hopefully you'll join in the local festivities. See below for some of the upcoming events and latest news.

EVENTS

Friday Night 6:00 PM - Easter BINGO at Mineral Lodge

At Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant & Saloon

Friday, April 3, 2026 6:00 PM Dinner (Optional) / 7:00 PM Bingo (Free)

Join us for Mineral Bingo this Friday of Easter Weekend! Optionally, enjoy a buffet dinner and stay for free BINGO! Feel free to bring prizes to share (it's half the fun!), but they are not required.

Sunday, April 5, 2026 10:00 AM - Easter Breakfast Club at Mineral Lodge

At Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant & Saloon

Come by, no reservations necessary, and enjoy breakfast from the menu alongside neighbors. Each week community members gather for breakfast and it's extra special on Easter!

Sunday, April 5, 2026 Noon to 5 PM - Easter Brunch at Mineral Lodge

At Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant & Saloon

Reserve your table for Easter Sunday Buffet at Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant.  A great way to celebrate with family and neighbors and support our local Lodge, the buffet is full of Easter favorites.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 2 PM - 4 PM - Mineral Cards

At the Water District Building

Come by to play the long-standing tradition of twice monthly Mineral Cards. This year we will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Mineral Cards (our best guess is 40 years!). Be sure to stop by and learn to play if you haven't learned and to put your expertise to work if you have! It's not required, but feel free to bring a snack to share.

Thursday, April 9, 2026 1 PM - 8 PM - Magic the Gathering Card Game

At the Water District Building

Join the new Magic the Gathering card game weekly tradition for as little or as much time as you like. New players are welcomed! It's not required, but feel free to bring a snack to share.

Saturday, April 11, 2026 8 PM+ - Shuffleboard

At the Lassen Mineral Lodge Saloon

Each week, the Shuffleboard competition is hot as local competitors play against each other. Whether a new player or experienced, come join the fun.

Sunday, April 19, 2026 11 AM - 4 PM - Monthly Board Game Day

At Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

Hang out at the Lodge and play Board games the third Sunday of the month. Come for some or all of the time and bring your favorite game or use the many available. It's good to relax and spend time together. Get ready for increased competition this Summer!

Saturday, April 25, 2026 11 AM - 3 PM - Hands to the Land Spring Celebration

At Mill Creek Resort

Bring your rake, shovel, and gloves to give back to the magical land we sit on. We’ll be cleaning up and participating in some fire prevention around the property. All ages welcome and encouraged to join! Potluck to Follow!  After lending a hand, we’ll be gathering for a potluck at the lodge. Bring a dish to share and join us! Bonfire to Wrap Up the Night!  As the evening winds down, we’ll gather at the community fire pit in the meadow and wrap up the day with a cozy bonfire. Find more information on the Mill Creek Resort's calendar.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 11 Am - 4 PM - Inaugural Mineral Wildflower Festival

At Lassen Mineral Lodge at the 172 Highway

Mineral is famous for its beautiful wildflowers alongside the highways and in our meadows. This year, we will celebrate wildflowers and hope you will join in. Join this inaugural Wildflower Festival at Lassen Mineral Lodge. Visit booths and go on community ranger-led walks along common wildflower locations. If you are a local artisan or wildflower expert and would like space for a wildflower-themed booth, contact Brandy at Mineral Lodge.

Watch the calendar at www.mineralcalifornia.com and add the Mineral Google calendar to your calendar here.

NEWS

Barbara Jackson Conservation Library

Visit the new Barbara Jackson Conservation Library bookshelf at the Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant and Saloon. Donated by the family and estate of Barbara Jackson, a local conservationist, these conservation-focused books can be borrowed and returned. Stop by to see what you want to discover this season.

Conservation News

The Sierra Institute is publishing a new South Lassen Watersheds Group newsletter. Find the Inaugural copy here. Future copies and information will be published on www.mineralcalifornia.com. 

Dark Skies Festival

Rumor has it that there might be a Dark Skies Festival at the Park this August. Stay tuned...

Defensible Space

Do you need defensible space support to clean up fire fuels around your property? See this flyer for more information and sign up at https://form.jotform.com/rcdtc/tindersmart-dsa-application 

Playground Group

If you want to gather with your kids this Summer at the playground, check with Pam Begrin who has offered to coordinate a time. It's a great way for the Mineral families to get to know each other and build life-long friendships.

Have news to share? Email mineralcalifornia@gmail.com. Want to check on the latest events and news? Visit www.mineralcalifornia.com. 

Looking forward to seeing you soon in Mineral!

October 29, 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025 5:00 Dinner; 7:00 Shuffleboard Tournament; 8:00 Party & Costume Contest

Mineral Lodge Halloween Party and Annual Ron White Shuffleboard Tournament

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant - Note: After this Weekend, the Restaurant Now Switches to Weekends Only

Ron White Memorial Shuffleboard Tournament at the Halloween Party

Assemble at the Lodge beginning at 7 PM to sign up; Tourney starts at 7:30 PM

The tournament will accommodate up to 8 teams of 2 players. Those who have not reserved a spot may sign up starting at 7 PM on a first-come-first-served basis. There is no cost to enter. Prizes for the top 2 teams. For even more fun, come in costume, Hope to see you there! Questions? Call Jan at 595-3252

Halloween Party and Costume Contest

After Dinner and the Shuffleboard Tournament, join the Party and Costume Contest! Dress up as your finest individual or group costume and join the fun!

Sunday, November 2, 2025 10:00 AM+

Breakfast Club

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

Join us each week to informally gather for breakfast and discussion about community activities. Breakfast  served before 11:00 AM.

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 2:00 PM

Mineral Cards

Water District Building

This every-other week tradition continues and now meets at 2:00 PM as it's getting darker earlier. Please come to play and optionally bring a snack to share.

Friday, November 7, 2025 5:00 PM

Thanksgiving Dinner Benefitting the School

Plum Valley Elementary School,

29950 Plum Creek Rd, Paynes Creek, CA 96075

Contact Amber or Pam for Reservation Information

Support our local elementary school by coming to their Fall fundraiser. 

Saturday, November 8, 2025 10:00 AM

Candle Making Workshop

Private Home

Email to RSVP: mineralcalifornia@gmail.com

Craft together in Mineral at this candle making workshop hosted by Stephanie Dennis at a private home in Mineral.

Saturday, November 8, 2025 8:00 PM

Shuffleboard at the Lodge

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant Bar

Sunday, November 9, 2025 10:00 AM+

Breakfast Club

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

Friday, November 14, 2025

6:00 PM Dinner / 7:00 PM Bingo

Mineral BINGO & Buffet Dinner

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

Dinner Optional with Fixed Price; Bingo is Free

Let's play BINGO! It's free and typically everyone wins at Mineral BINGO. Favors provided for those who arrive earliest. Plus, it's fun to bring prizes to share, too! Bring at 5:00 or drop off at Breakfast Club or mail to PO Box 66, Mineral, California 96063. Not sure what to send? Visit the Bingo Amazon wish list and when you buy prizes there, they will ship to Bingo headquarters in Mineral directly :). (Prize suggestions for the wish list welcomed, too.)

Saturday, November 15, 2025 8:00 PM

Shuffleboard at the Lodge

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant Bar

Sunday, November 16, 2025 10:00 AM+

Breakfast Club

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 2:00 PM

Mineral Cards

Water District Building

Saturday, November 22, 2025 8:00 PM

Shuffleboard at the Lodge

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant Bar

Sunday, November 23, 2025 10:00 AM+

Breakfast Club

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

Thursday, November 27, 2025 Noon - 7 PM

Thanksgiving Dinner

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

Reservations Starting at Noon

If you are in Mineral this Thanksgiving, we hope to see you at the Lodge for dinner and/or dessert. It's one of the most festive times of the year in town. Call the restaurant at (530) 595-4422 or stop by to make reservations. 

Friday, November 28, 2025 4:00 PM

Mineral Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting

The tradition is coming back!

Setup Starting 3:00 PM at School; End at Mineral Lodge for Tree Lighting

Hopefully you will be in Mineral during Thanksgiving weekend and participate in this tradition coming back to life in Mineral. Invite friends and family to join you in creating and entering a float or on-foot Thanksgiving or holiday themed costume and/or watch and cheer on the participants! Also, please take and share pictures and videos to commemorate this living history! Keep your eyes out for the Claus family...

Saturday, November 29 2025 8:00 PM

Shuffleboard at the Lodge

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant Bar

Sunday, November 30, 2025 10:00 AM+

Breakfast Club

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 2:00 PM

Mineral Cards & Cookie Exchange

Water District Building, Mineral, California

It has become a festive tradition to do a cookie exchange each year at Mineral Cards. Bring cookies to share and plan to take a variety home! Come to play and eat and take home some sweet treats! 

Optionally, bring/drop off holiday gifts for up to 15 children age 4-10 at Plum Valley Elementary School.

Saturday, December 6, 2025 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Wreath Making Workshop

Location TBA

Famous for our beautiful trees, Mineral is adorned during the late Fall with natural wreaths. Join the wreath making workshop to make your own this year. Feel free to bring supplies, but they are also provided. No charge. Recently the annual workshop has been held at the Park HQ, but as the date approaches, the location will be posted on the website and on flyers once confirmed.

Saturday, December 6, 2025 8:00 PM

Shuffleboard at the Lodge

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant Bar

Sunday, December 7, 2025 10:00 AM+

Breakfast Club

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

Saturday, December 13, 2025 8:00 PM

Shuffleboard at the Lodge

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant Bar

Sunday, December 14, 2025 10:00 AM+

Breakfast Club

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 2:00 PM

Mineral Cards

Water District Building

Saturday, December 20, 2025 5:30 PM

Christmas Caroling

Meet at School Area & Caravan to Locations

Dress in traditional caroling garb or come as you are!

The voices of Mineral are the most beautiful when singing together at traditional Christmas Caroling. Depending on the weather, we will walk or drive (if icy) to locations throughout Mineral to sing songs. Lyrics will be provided. 

Saturday, December 20, 2025 8:00 PM

Shuffleboard at the Lodge

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant Bar

Sunday, December 21, 2025 10:00 AM+

Breakfast Club

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

Thursday, December 25, 2025

Christmas in Mineral

Watch flyers around town for the latest activities.

Have activities to add to the calendar? Let us know!

Saturday, December 27, 2025 8:00 PM

Shuffleboard at the Lodge

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant Bar

Sunday, December 28, 2025 10:00 AM+

Breakfast Club

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 2:00 PM

Mineral Cards

Water District Building

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Candlelight Dinner Party

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

Join together at the Lodge to say goodbye to 2025 on New Year's Eve before you head out to your late night parties.

Find the Latest Events and News at:

www.MINERALCALIFORNIA.com

Want to host a community or educational event in Mineral this Winter? Let us know what to add to the calendar. Submit events and news to mineralcalifornia@gmail.com