Mineral California News Newsletter

Mineral is full of yellows as Fall sets in and the rain starts to drizzle. If you're in town this weekend, we hope to see you at the Lodge's Halloween Party! After Halloween, the Lassen Mineral Lodge restaurant hours switch to weekends only, but the community activities will be in full-swing! Jim will keep the store open during the week as the Lodge continues to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Glenn family's ownership. Of special note this holiday season: this is the second year of the return of the Holiday Parade on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Hopefully you will join in or watch from Cool Air and come to the Lodge parking lot after to celebrate with Santa. See below for some of the upcoming events and latest news and find the latest updates on the Mineral Google Calendar at www.mineralcalifornia.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SPECIAL EVENTS

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Halloween Carnival at Plum Valley Elementary School

Saturday, October 24, 2026 

Halloween Party at Lassen Mineral Lodge

Celebrate Halloween a week early at Lassen Mineral Lodge for the annual party, costume contests & shuffleboard tournament.

5:00 PM Optional Dinner from the Menu

7:00 PM Ron White Memorial Shuffleboard Tournament Begins

8:00 PM Halloween Party and Costume Contest Begins (Individual and Group Contests)

Saturday, October 31, 2026 9:00 PM

Halloween at Lassen Mineral Lodge Saloon

Lassen Mineral Lodge Saloon open regular hours.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 2:00 PM

Mineral Cards at Water District Building

Continuing the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Mineral Cards (per our best guess...), we shift to 2:00 PM start times for the Winter.

Sunday, November 5, 2026 4:00 PM-7:00 PM

Board Game Day at Mineral Lodge

Monday, November 9, 2026 2:00 PM

History Club at Water District Building

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 4:00 PM

Mineral Water District Board of Directors Meeting

Feel free to join to observe the volunteers in action.

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 5:00 PM

Thanksgiving Dinner at Plum Valley Elementary School

This is a great homemade meal at the school made by staff and volunteers. You don't want to miss this.

Sunday, November 15, 2026 4:00 PM-7:00 PM

Board Game Day at Mineral Lodge

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 2:00 PM

Mineral Cards at Water District Building

Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026 Noon PM+

Thanksgiving Dinner at Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

Call for Reservations Starting at Noon (530) 595-4422

Friday, Nov. 27, 2026 4:00 PM

Mineral Holiday Parade

For a second year since returning, this long-time tradition continues. Join in the community parade culminating in Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Elf at Lassen Mineral Lodge. Line up starting at 3:30 PM in Cool Air by the School. Parade down and through the middle of Cool Air and back to the parking lot of Lassen Mineral Lodge for celebrations. Lefty will continue the tradition that his Dad started by lighting the Christmas tree after delivering the Claus family to the party. The Claus and Elf families will be available for photos. Grab some hot chocolate and enjoy the festivities! Dinner from the menu inside will be available.

Wednesday, December 2, 2026 2:00 PM

Mineral Cards & Annual Cookie Exchange at Water District Building

Each year at one game, we bring 2 dozen or more cookies to exchange so we end up with a variety with the cookies of our choice to enjoy throughout the season. Come to play, eat, share and have a festive time.

Saturday, December 5, 2026 1:00 PM

Annual Community Wreath Making Event

Join with or without supplies for this annual event coordinated by Linda Coulson to make wreaths. Check the website calendar to confirm the location. This is a great opportunity to create your own decor and also make gifts from Mineral's natural bounty!

Sunday, December 6, 2026 11:00 AM

Snowflakes & Holiday Crafts & Sweets

Join for the first of the Winter Crafts & Sweets events this season. Decorate cookies & make crafts after Breakfast Club. Optionally order from the menu. Then join the Crafts & Sweets tables for free snowflake crafts & holiday sweets.

Dec. 9 - 12, 2026

Bus Trip to Hearst Castle

Save the date for the bus trip to Hearst Castle. They don't only deliver our mail, but host bus trips around the region!

Monday, December 14, 2026 2:00 PM

History Club at Lassen Mineral Lodge

Wednesday, December 16, 2026 2:00 PM

Mineral Cards & Annual Holiday Party at Mineral Water District Building

Since it's just before Christmas, you know this Card game will be festive and full of delicious treats. Come celebrate for a second time this month!

Saturday, December 19, 2026 5:00 PM

Annual Christmas Caroling through Cool Air

Meet at School and Walk Through Cool Air, Around the Back and Over to the Lodge for Hot Chocolate. If it's raining, people can drive to the singing locations. If it's snowing, we'll sing in front of the Lodge.

Sunday, December 20, 2026 4:00 PM-7:00 PM

Board Game Day at Mineral Lodge

Thursday, December 31, 2026

New Year’s Eve at Lassen Mineral Lodge

5:00 - 8:00 PM Candlelight Dinner; Call for Reservations  (530) 595-4422

8:00 PM + New Year’s Celebration in the Saloon

See other upcoming events at http://www.mineralcalifornia.com/calendar 

SAVE-THE-DATES

Easter Bingo at Mineral Lodge

The Friday Before Easter

Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

Come play free Bingo. Buffet optional. Now, you can drop off or mail prizes (baskets or items) with Jan Gravier at the Post Office

2027 Wildflower Festival

July 10, 2027

Lassen Mineral Lodge

www.mineralcalifornia.com/wildflowerfestival

30th Anniversary of Mineral Walk

Saturday of Labor Day Weekend 2027

RECURRING EVENTS

Saturdays 8:00 PM - Shuffleboard

At 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. Once Winter sets in, the Saloon opens at 8:00 PM instead of 9:00 PM.

Sundays 10:00 AM - 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 sit together or separately, say hello, share news and sometimes enjoy activities after breakfast. Breakfast served 8 - 11 AM then switches to the lunch menu.

Mondays (2nd Tuesday of the Month) 2:00 PM - History Club Meeting

At Water District Building for the Winter

Gather to discuss projects to preserve the history of Mineral, such as scanning, history displays, booklets, events and whatever the group imagines and wants to do. Currently, the group is working on putting together history boards to hang in the windows of the old Laundromat in front of the Volcano Campground

Sundays (3rd Sunday of the Month) 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 at 4 PM. 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. Note: Starting at 5 PM we can order Mineral Lodge’s famous baked potato with fresh chives, a local favorite!

Wednesdays (Every Other), Next: November 4 2:00 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. Contact host Pam Begrin with any questions. Starting on November 4th, we shift to 2:00 PM for the Winter.

Thursdays 5:30 PM - Magic the Gathering Card Game

At the Water District Building

Join the 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. Sometimes travel games are scheduled, such as to Kismet Books in Chester at 278 Main St. Contact host Bryan Dale with any questions.

Fridays, 3:00 PM - Stretch Class

At the Water District Building

Jan Becker volunteers to lead the group in a weekly hour-long stretch class, tailored to the attendees. Great for rakers, tree cutters and shovelers alike. Free to join.

CONSERVATION & PRESERVATION

Water District Preservation

The Water District Building is now blue! It has been painted as part of its preservation program. As a vital part of our community, the building serves not only as offices for the Water District staff and for Board meetings, but also as a community resource. Each week community events such as Mineral Cards, Magic the Gathering card games, Stretch Class and special celebrations take place in the building.

Lodge Restoration

The Lassen Mineral Lodge is planning some restoration projects as part of their 30th Anniversary celebration. They have put together a wish list and are working through it. This season, the inside of the Souvenir Shop has been turned into a warehouse to support the store and future online orders. If you would like to support some of the projects on the list, please contact Lefty McClellan who is volunteering to help to coordinate.

Resource Conservation District (RCD)

RCD has been busy supporting residents throughout Mineral this year, helping with tree maintenance and defensible space to help make Mineral safer should a nearby wildfire be dropping embers. Submit Your Defensible Space Support Requests Now (And Again, if Needed) Here

NEWS

Vacation Rentals

Mineral is a great place to getaway and vacation rentals make it possible for visitors and former residents to come and spend time with us. Sometimes visitors come to visit Lassen and sometimes they come for Mineral, to relax and see friends and family.  We often hear how meaningful that is, although we do wish we also had more full time residents at times. If you have a vacation rental, perhaps you'll help engage visitors in the community and maybe some will move here in the future. If you would like a folder with flyers for local events, please let us know at mineralcalifornia@gmail.com and we'll get you one and continue to send quarterly updates. Rachael Glenn just bought some green folders so we can share the upcoming calendars and seasonal information with visitors. Looking for a place for an upcoming visit? View Ron's Cabin which can be rented directly by clicking on this PDF Flyer. Also see the popular vacation rental sites: As of today for the first week of November, AirBNB has 10 vacation rentals available and VRBO has 12 vacation rentals listed. If you're visiting Mineral during Thanksgiving weekend for dinner and the Parade, be sure to book ASAP.

The 30th Anniversary of the Glenn Family Owning Mineral Lodge

June 19th marked the 30th anniversary of the Lassen Mineral Lodge and Volcano Campground being owned by the Glenn Family! The celebration continues throughout the Fall and Winter seasons with community activities. Come get your picture by the gold 30 balloons in the restaurant this week or during the weekends starting in November.

Lodge Store Shopping Service

After several requests for online shopping at the store, we've started a shopping service. The Lassen Sweatshirts are very popular now that it's getting cooler. And, the Lassen t-shirts are on sale. If you're not in town and want to order some and have them shipped, visit www.mineralcalifornia.com/shop to see pictures and for information as to how you can have someone local shop for you in Mineral in time for Christmas. Proceeds support community activities such as flyers and event prizes.

Barbara Jackson Conservation Library

Visit the 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. Sometimes people love the material so much that they take it with them. If you have conservation and regionally focused books that you would like to donate, please bring to Brandy at the Lodge restaurant.

Tehama Historical Society

The Mineral History Club recently attended a fair with many local history clubs and museums. We shared photos of Mineral throughout the years and the Lodge sold Mineral t-shirts and our new history journals. Beverly Ogle shared stories with our booth visitors, who were delighted to see her. Many people stopped by to say they hadn't been to Mineral for years, but will try to come up for Breakfast Club. 

Collins Pine Ryan 40

The local Watershed group, co-founded by Mineral resident Jim Richardson, gathered a large group from across organizations. The group visited several areas surrounding Mineral to see the progress and discuss various treatment options. The new Ryan 40 at Collins Pine on the South side of Highway 36 is 40 acres where they are testing 4 different methods for optimal growth and best management practices. This area is open to the public to view and walk around. Access it through the Pacific Crest Trail just off of Highway 36.

Did You Know?

There used to be a house across the street and slightly West from the Post Office. You may drive by it and never notice, but the historical remnants of the old fireplace remain. Thanks to the History Club, people are digging up knowledge that we could preserve.

Prizes and Gifts

Jan Gravier at the Mineral Post Office has offered to collect prizes and gift baskets for local events such as the Volunteer Fire Department's Pancake Breakfast, Easter Bingo and the Wildflower Festival. If you have new or collectible items, or love putting together gift baskets, please bring items to Jan at the Post Office.  Specify the event or say it's for whatever is needed.  She'll see that they get to the right groups to wrap up, as needed. Plus, as a long standing tradition, if you have a quantity of new small gifts, or lightly used merchandise that you'd like to share with the community, you can offer it in the lobby of the Post Office.

Defensible Space

Do you need defensible space support to clean up fire fuels around your property before Winter sets in or for Spring? See this flyer for more information (copies available at the Post Office) and sign up at www.tehama-conservation-fund.org.

Lassen Association

The Lassen Association has a sale on the popular Lassen Resilience prints. Rumor has it that Hobby Lobby has great frames for them. If you want to order a print, this is a good time. Visit their online store: https://www.lassenassociation.org/store/p/lassen-resilience-limited-edition-print?rq=resilience You can also renew your membership online to take advantage of the members discount.

Our Neighbors in Manton

Wow! They've really been busy creating community spaces and activities in Manton. See What They've Done in Manton: https://mantonparks.org/ 

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