Mineral California News Newsletter

It’s great seeing people around town, preparing their cabins for the Summer season and walking around to say hello to each other. Many people have planned events this season. If you have events you’d like to share on the website and via email, please let us know at mineralcalifornia@gmail.com. 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

Saturday, June 6, 2026 8:00 AM - Dumpster Day

Green Waste of Tehama County is bringing green waste dumpsters for customer community use to dispose of pine needles/green waste. Typically we fill 3 or more bins and they leave one and replace it weekly for a while, but we can’t be sure. Look for bins near the school. Contact Jim Richardson with any questions.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Tavern Talk at St. Bernard Lodge

At St. Bernard Lodge, 44801 Hwy 36 E, Mill Creek, CA 96061

Join Sharon and several historians for fun and storytelling about the history of the area. Several Mineral residents are planning to attend, so please add it to your calendar, too. This is a great way to get to know our nearby neighbors. Contact Sharon Roberts with any questions.

Sunday, June 7, 2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Walk to the Grandfather Tree

Last year, we started monthly conservation activities after the Breakfast Club during the Summer. We continue that tradition this year. After Breakfast Club at 10:00 AM, join us for our second annual community walk to Mineral’s Grandfather Tree. We will drive/caravan a few minutes up Highway 36 to the road leading to the Tree, and then take the easy walk/hike in (around 15 minutes) to see this exceptionally large and old Tree. Beloved by our community, this tree was preserved during the Park Fire thanks to the efforts of a local community member. Find the famous Mineral School sign at the entrance to the pathway to the Tree. Led by Jim Richardson, you will enjoy the beauty and majesty of our local forest, trees, and wildflowers. Contact Jim Richardson with any questions.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Mineral County Water District Board of Directors Meeting

At the Mineral County Water District Building

Ever wondered how our Water District works? As a community member, you can sit in to watch the Board in action. Contact Cathie Gasper with any questions.

Thursday, June 10, 2026 5:30 PM - Magic the Gathering Card Game

At the Mineral County Water District Building

Stop by this weekly card game and learn to play or if you know how, jump in! Play as little or as much as you want. Contact Bryan Dale with any questions.

Saturday, June 13, 2026 - Community Picnic Hosted by Jody Johnson and Heidi Perkins

At Schneider Ballfield, Across from the Park HQ

Celebrate the start of the season with a community picnic at Schneider Ballfield. Plan to bring food to share and have a good time seeing our lifelong and new friends! Contact Jody or Heidi with questions.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 6:00 PM - Mineral Cards

Our every other week card game now moves to 6:00 PM since the sun is out later. Join us to play cards and optionally bring a snack to share. Contact Pam Begrin with any questions.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 - All Day - 30th Anniversary Celebration at Lassen Mineral Lodge

Stop by the restaurant and/or the store to celebrate 30 years of the Glenn Family owning the Lassen Mineral Lodge store, restaurant, saloon and Volcano campground. Thanks to the entire and extended Glenn family for everything they do everyday for us in Mineral! There will be cake and a hamburger special all day on the 20th.

Sunday, June 21, 2026 4:00 PM - Board Game Day at Mineral Lodge

At Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant

Come play with your party or join others in playing board games at this monthly community gathering. Contact Amber VanSlavens with any questions.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 2:00 PM - Inaugural History Club Meeting

Those interested in gathering to discuss preserving Mineral’s history are invited to a monthly meeting in a private Mineral home. Reply to this email with your RSVP. Contact Stephanie Dennis with questions.

Friday, July 3, 2026 12:00 PM - S’mores & Crafts

At the Volcano Campground Behind the Post Office

Join us for s’mores around the campfire and optionally participating in some crafts. It’s usually a small crowd, but many lifelong memories have been created at these events.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Stringtown HOA Meeting

At the Mineral School Parking Lot

If you are a Stringtown Resident, the HOA meeting is taking place for one hour on July 4th.

Sunday, July 5, 2026 8:00 AM+ - Volunteer Fire Department Pancake Breakfast, Auction, Drawing and Parade

At Mill Creek Resort, 40271 CA-172, Mill Creek, CA 96061

Hundreds of people come to breakfast and to join in the community parade in Mill Creek each year in support of our local Volunteer Fire Department, supporting Mineral and Mill Creek. Come get your breakfast, annual t-shirt and hat and drawing tickets and bid on local art, all in support of these brave neighbors helping residents and visitors on a near daily basis. Feel free to bring a gift basket to share for the drawing. Contact Al Blumquist with questions.

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 6:00 PM - Community and Park Staff Picnic

At Schneider Ballfield Across from the Park HQ

Join us for this monthly occasion for the community and Park staff to get to know each other and show our appreciation with food! Setup at 6:00 for 6:30 start. Games and BBQ optional. Bring food to eat and optionally to share. Contact Kelly at Park HQ with any questions.

Friday, July 10, 2026 - Walk T-Shirt Order Forms Due

Mineral Community Walk T-Shirt orders due to Sharon Geis on July 10th.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 10 AM - 12 PM Firewise Meeting

At Lassen Mineral Lodge Wildflower Festival Meeting Space

Plan to come to our annual Firewise update by Jim Richardson. Mineral takes fire prevention seriously. Hear from local leaders the latest news, grant funded opportunities and plans for the year. Contact Jim Richardson with any questions.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 12 PM - 4 PM - Inaugural Mineral Wildflower Festival

At Lassen Mineral Lodge and the 36 and 172 Highways

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 and/or email mineralcalifornia@gmail.com Volunteers are welcomed, too!

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

RECURRING EVENTS

Saturdays 9:00 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.

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.

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

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.

Wednesdays (Every Other), Next: June 17, 2026 6:00 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.

Thursdays 5:30 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. Sometimes travel games are scheduled, such as to Kismet Books in Chester at 278 Main St. Contact host Bryan Dale with any questions.

Sundays (4th 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. Starting at 5 PM we can order Mineral Lodge’s famous baked potato with fresh chives, a local favorite!

CONSERVATION & PRESERVATION

Pine Needle Raking and Removal

Thanks to Jim Richardson for coordinating the volunteer raking team from Red Bluff that has been raking public spaces along the sides of roads. The Raking Club is picking up and disposing of the pine needles... which is so much easier than having to rake everything, too! Thanks also to Lefty for helping to transport the pine needles. A good trailer makes a world of difference. Feel free to join in when you see rake-pportunities to rake or remove green waste. We're off to a good start this year with fire prevention! 

Large Tree Removal Grants

The large tree removal program is planned for Spring/Summer 2027. 

Bookcase

If you have a spare bookcase 48” wide and 11-12” deep, we could use one under the bulletin board at the post office to hold the postcards, trinket exchange and other community information. If so, please reply and let us know.

NEWS

30th Anniversary of the Glenn Family Owning Mineral Lodge

June 19th marks the 30th anniversary of the Lassen Mineral Lodge and Volcano Campground being owned by the Glenn Family! Come celebrate with cake at the Lodge throughout the day on June 20th.

Mineral Community Walk T-Shirt Orders and Sponsorships

If you would like to order the commemorative annual Mineral Community Walk T-Shirt and/or sponsor the Walk, submit the order form to Sharon Geis by July 10th. If you need order forms, contact Sharon or stop by the Lassen Mineral Lodge Restaurant. The walk is on September 5th this year.

Mineral Shuttle

Mineral Mountain Transportation has been delivering Mineral’s mail for years. Now Steve’s grandson Eric has taken the helm of the company and has great plans to continue their good work in our community. Many trips are planned to hop on a bus and have a fun group trip to various locations. Check the community bulletin board in the post office for a list of the latest trips. Along with Mineral community members, they are looking at how to offer a Red Bluff - Mineral - Park - Chester - Mill Creek - Mineral - Red Bluff shuttle to support visitors, residents and Park staff in the future. 

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 Astronomy Event

August 8th, there will be an astronomy event during the evening at the KYVC at the Park. Stay tuned for more information.

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 www.tehama-conservation-fund.org. 

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.

Lassen Association

The Lassen Association provides educational resources through the bookstore at the Park’s Visitors Center. They’ll also have a booth at the upcoming Wildflower Festival. It’s a good time of the year to renew your annual membership https://www.lassenassociation.org/membership and support their efforts by purchasing your conservation gifts at their online store https://www.lassenassociation.org/store/featured 

In Memoriam

We honor the legacy of our Mineral residents who have recently passed on and are starting a section on the Mineral California website to honor them. If others should be added to the list, please email information, photos, obituaries, etc. to mineralcalifornia@gmail.com so we can add to the website and celebrate their lives. It’ll take a little while to get together, but we’ve started. Meanwhile, we remember and honor: JoAnn (Beresford) Perkins, Audrey Griffin, Harold Reisman, Barbara Jackson, Carol Wadlington, George Perkins

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

SAVE-THE-DATES

Mineral Wildflower Festival

July 11, 2026

Tree Walk and Talk Around Mineral After Breakfast Club

August 2, 2026

Mineral Community Walk

September 5, 2026

The Hearst Castle Trip

December 9 - 12, 2026

Mineral Mountain Transportation is planning a trip to Hearst Castle at its most beautiful time of the year. Hop on the bus and let’s go from Mineral to San Simeon and back!