Big Valley Newsletter August 2008

Big Valley Family Resource Center

Bringing Services to Our Big Valley Community

P.O.Box 40, Bieber CA 96009

530 294-5700

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KinderCamp at Big Valley Primary

All new Kindergarteners are invited to KinderCamp 2008, to meet their teacher,  Mrs. Katie Bidwell, play games and learn about their new school.  It all happens on August 22, Friday, from 9am to 11am at Big Valley Primary in Adin.  In addition to all the fun, each child will receive a backpack full of supplies for school.  Parents are welcome to stay for the fun. 

Lassen Superior Court is coming to Big Valley

Coming   to Bieber on August 28 from 10:30am to noon,  the Lassen Superior Court has a new Mobile Access Center that will be parked at the Memorial Hall once a month to help local residents with paying fines, mediation services or legal help.  Assistance will be available in English and Spanish.  Stop by BVCA for a monthly schedule.

BV POOL Rummage Sale Fundraiser ~ August 7, 8, 9

The Big Valley Swimming Pool is h0lding its first annual Rummage Sale for 3 Days at the Bieber Memorial Hall from 9am to 5pm.  We need donated items in working order and clothing in clean and usable condition.  Drop donated items off at the Pool.  Other donation ideas:  books, tools, baby items and furniture.  All proceeds go toward maintenance and supplies for the pool. Call 294-5977 .

Summer Walking Group

A Walking Group has come together for the summer in Bieber.  Anyone who is interested can meet at the Memorial Building Parking Lot on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am for a one to five mile walk.  Bring what you need ~ water, bug spray, sunscreen, etc.  Parents!! On Tuesdays and Thursdays drop the kids off at the Bieber Library for Early Literacy Fun while you take your walk.

Modoc Fire Safe Council can help

Are you an elderly or disabled resident of Modoc County?  Do you need help maintaining your 100 feet of defensible space around your home?  Modoc Fire Safe Council can help. Call 233-5516  for help with this important safety job or stop at BVCA for an info packet.

Summertime is Easy Time  (Programs go through Summer)

Community Work Day at BV High School

Plan on meeting at BV High School on Saturday, August 9, from 8:30am to 2pm for a Community Work Day to help sand, scrape and put a new coat of paint on everything from picnic tables to basketball hoops!   Lunch is provided!

School Starts September 2

Big Valley Men’s Fellowship

The Big Valley Men’s Fellowship meets the third Saturday of each month at the Cardinal Corner in Bieber.  Meetings are held from 8:00am to 9:00am.  The next meeting will be Saturday, August 16. 

Autumn Marketplace asking for Donations/Booths

The 4th Annual Autumn Marketplace is being planned for the 3rd Saturday in October.  This is the annual fundraiser for Big Valley Community Alliance, the local non profit providing direct services to Lassen county and Modoc county residents of Big Valley. All donations are tax deductible. Does your business have an item or service we could auction??  Would you like a booth to sell a locally hand-made craft??  Call 294-5700 to donate or sign up for a booth.  We are looking forward to a great time including:   fashion show, beer and wine tasting, booths, silent and live auctions and much more!!

Community Wellness Week Planned

Big Valley Health Center is planning a Health Fair on August 13 from 10am to 2pm.  Stop by for Immunization screening, Blood Pressure checks, BMI for all ages, Oral Health screening, Blood draws at a reduced rate and many other services and information booths.  There will also be a Health Fair at Burney Health Center on August 11 and at Fall River Valley Health Center on August 12.

Car Seat Class

A Child Passenger Safety Seat class will be held at the Intermountain Free Church in McArthur on Thursday, August 14, from 10am to noon.  Call Jen Gideon at 335-6703.

Childbirth Basics Class

Childbirth Education and Breastfeeding, Bonding and Newborn Care Classes will be offered by Shasta County Public Health and Bright Futures on August 8, 9, and 12 and again on October 10, 11 and 14.  Classes are held at Mayers Memorial Resource Building in Fall River Valley across the highway from the hospital.  Classes are also offered in Spanish on August 7, 14 and 21, from 9:30am to noon, at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in Fall River Mills. For more information contact Paula Martin, 335-6701

Adin Library Open

Tuesdays 3-8pm and Thursdays 1-6pm

Bieber Library Open

Tuesdays and Thursdays 10a to Noon
Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm to 4pm

Lookout Library Open

Mondays and Wednesday 1pm to 6pm

Aurora in Big ValleyWednesdays - 9am to 5pm (Support Group 10am to 1pm)

Thursdays - 5pm to 8pm and Fridays - 9am to 2pm
at the Bieber Library 294-5752 ~ ask for Elly

Senior Lunch

Wednesdays and Fridays at Noon ~ Memorial Hall in Bieber
Transportation is available ~ 294-5745

AA in Bieber Every Tuesday and Friday at 7pm, Adventist Church

NA in Bieber Every Sunday at 1pm, Adventist Church

Big Valley MuseumOPEN every Wednesday and Friday from 11am to 4pm

Next Door to the Memorial Building in Bieber

Make Your Own Budget

Where does your money go?  What are your costs?  How can you be Pro-active about your spending?  How can you develop a system for paying bills?  Do you ask yourself these questions every month?  Attend the monthly Budgeting Class at Big Valley Community Alliance ~ Third Thursday of every month from 2pm to 4pm. 294-5700

Assistance in Big Valley

WIC: Every 1st  Tuesday of the Month in Bieber at Memorial Building
Lassen/WORKs: Every 2nd Tuesday in Bieber at BV Community Alliance
Lassen County Mental Health:  Available all month at BV Community Alliance
Caregiver Resources: Available all month at BV Community Alliance 294-5715

Groups Meet in Big Valley

50+ Club will Potluck again the first Thursday in October
Lookout Bingo is the 2nd Friday of the month at 7pm at Lookout Fire Hall ~ BINGO!!
Lions Club meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday at 7:30am ~ locations vary 294-5787
Lookout Grange meets 2nd Saturday, Potluck at Noon, Meeting at 1pm, Junior Club at 3pm at the Lookout Fire Hall ~ Everyone is welcome to attend

Walk In Clinic

Big Valley Health Center
Every Saturday ~ 294-5241

Are you planning something in one of our Big Valley Communities?  Call 294-5700 or Fax 294-5701 with the info, and we’ll put it in this Community Newsletter