To include free or nonprofit, fundraising, educational or charity events in this calendar, e–mail iburke@plumasnews.com or call Ingrid Burke at 283-0800. For sporting events, including charity golf tournaments, call James Wilson at 283-0800 or e-mail sports@plumasnews.com. We will publish the name of the event, location, date, time and a phone number as space permits. All phone numbers are in the (530) area code unless listed otherwise.

Wed, June 12

Graeagle:

Appetizer cook-off, 4 – 7 p.m., Indian Peak wine tasting room on Highway 89 behind park. Proceeds benefit Relay for Life. $5 to taste appetizers. For information: Trevor or Sue, 836-3644, 510-3857.

Fri, June 14

Beckwourth:

Romano’s Certified Farmers Market, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sierra Valley Farms at 1329 County Road A23. Features fresh products from local growers, cooking events with guest chefs.

Chester:

Old Towne Chester Stroll, 4 – 8 p.m. Check in at The Bidwell House, 1 Main St., or St. Andrew’s Academy, 198 Main St. Featuring California brews, live music. Donations benefit St. Andrew’s Academy local scholarship fund. For information: MountainAffairs.com, 258-2150.

Second Friday art reception, 4 – 8 p.m., Books & Beyond. Includes refreshments, chance to meet meet Back Room Gallery artists. In conjunction with Old Towne Stroll.

Taco Night, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Lake Almanor Elks Lodge at 194 Main St. $8 per person.

Fri – Sun, June 14 – 16

Blairsden:

Cast Your Dreams fly-fishing workshop, Fri 3 p.m. – Sun noon, University of Earth at 64274 Highway 70. Covers basics of fly-fishing, improving skills, casting instruction, choosing flies, sport history, fly tying. Includes fishing practice on Feather River. Costs $275 before June 1, $325 after. For information, to register: Michael Stone, 277-0937.

Sat, June 15

Chester:

Century Mile High 100 bike ride, meet in Chester Park. Three routes available. Register at Chester Park 6 – 9 p.m. Jun 14, 6 – 9 a.m. Jun 15. Riders start 7 a.m. or after. Registration $50, includes snacks, drinks, SAG service, post-ride meal. For information: milehigh100.com, info@LakeAlmanorArea.com, 258-2426.

Cromberg:

Long Valley Volunteer Fire Department pancake breakfast fundraiser, 8 – 11 a.m., 58880 Highway 70. Costs $5; kids under 5 free.

Feather River Canyon:

Geology 101: From Soda Rock to Melones Fault. Sierra Institute Center of Forestry tour led by Dr. Derek Lerch of Feather River College explores 300-million-year-old Sierra Nevada geology. $50 per person, lunch, snacks, beverages provided. For information, to reserve a space: Lauri Rawlins-Betta, 284-1022, LRawlins@SierraInstitute.us.

Indian Falls:

Composting workshop, 10 a.m., Dawn Garden Institute. Manuel Boehmer, Bob Boschee teach composting methods, including vermiculture. Free. For information: 284-6036, dawngardens.org.

Lake Almanor:

Lake Almanor Trout & Salmon Derby, starts 5:30 a.m., Almanor Campground Forest Service Ramp on Almanor Drive West. Hosted by Almanor Fishing Association, Kokanee Power. Register 4:30 – 7 p.m. Jun 14, or 5 – 5:30 a.m. Jun 15. $45 members, $55 non-members, under 16 free with paid adult; includes lunch. For information: Gary Coe, 916-985-4943, coekanee@att.net; kokaneepower.org.

Lake Davis:

Lake Davis Spring Fishing Derby, 6 a.m. – 5 p.m., register at J&J Grizzly Store at 7552 Lake Davis Road. Fundraiser for Eastern Plumas Rural Fire Protection District, sponsored by Graeagle-Plumas Alliance. Pre-registration $20, day-of $25. Prizes. For information: Jeanne Graham, 832-0270, grizzlystore@sbcglobal.net; graeagleplumas.com/springderby.html.

Plumas-Eureka State Park:

Hike to historic gold discovery site, meet 10:30 at Eureka Lake. Hike about 1-1/2 hours to site of gold strike on Eureka Peak, optional continuation to Eureka Peak. Peak hike, 3-1/2-hour loop, includes 1,200-foot elevation gain. Free; limited to 15. Includes information on geology, flowers, trees. Bring hiking shoes, water, lunch. Hike repeats June 29. For information, reservations: 836-2380.

Quincy:

Masonic Pancake Breakfast, 7 – 10:30 a.m., Masonic Hall at 70 Harbison St. across from Plumas County Library. Menu: scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice, coffee, hot chocolate, all-you-can-eat pancakes. Donations: $6 adults, $3 children under 12, $5 students with ID. Proceeds support scholarship fund, other fraternal purposes.

Waffle breakfast, 8 – 10 a.m., Feather River Grange 440 at 55 Main St. Waffles, scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, beverage for $6.All proceeds support Grange efforts to restore building as community meeting center.

13th annual Soroptimist International of Quincy Garden Tour, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. $10 in advance, $12 at the gate. For information: Billie Bequette, 283-0957.

CPR class, 10 a.m., Our Savior Lutheran Church at 298 E. High St. Class certified by American Heart Association. For information: Paula Foster, 283-5514.

Sierra Valley:

Tour de Manure, meet at Sierraville firehouse. Three bicycle routes available. Registration $50 before June 7, $60 after. Includes snacks, drinks, T-shirt, meal, after-ride music. Proceeds benefit Sierraville Volunteer Fire and Rescue. For information, to register: sierravillefireandrescue.com.

Taylorsville:

Pioneer Days. Firemen’s Breakfast 8 a.m., parade 10 a.m., barbecue rib cook-off starts 8:30 a.m., live music until 12:30 a.m. Sun, prize giveaways, information booths, horse and wagon rides, town tours, free kids area, food and drinks for sale, special presentation at museum, horseshoe tournament, swimming pool open, antique cars, historical re-enactments, quilt show. For information: 284-7622.

Sun, June 16

Quincy:

Annual Father’s Day Fly-In and Community Breakfast, 8 – 11 a.m., Gansner Airport. Opening Boy Scouts flag ceremony, Quincy Volunteer Fire Department pancake breakfast, scenic flights, ladder truck lift rides, live music, displays featuring airplanes, air ambulances, a helicopter, SWAT and fire rescue equipment.

Mon – Fri, June 17 – 21

Chester:

Vacation Bible School, Chester Church of Christ at 1182 Warner Valley Road. Children kindergarten to 12th grade, and parents, welcome. Includes activities, prizes, lessons, food. Free. J.O.Y. bus provides transportation. For information, to sign up:Jim Benner, 258-2421; Keith Crummer, 259-2572.

Wed, June 19

Quincy:

Footloose Studio of the Arts spring recital, 5 p.m., Quincy High School small gym. Admission free. Program features all ages, all dance styles.

Thu, June 20

Quincy:

Quincy Certified Farmers’ Market, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m., corner of Church and Main streets. Local and regional farmers, ranchers, artisans, live music. For information: 229-4009.

Thu – Mon, June 20 – 24

Twain:

Fifth annual The Bounce Music Festival. Electronic and live music, progressive art. For information: thebouncefestival.com.

Fri, June 21

Beckwourth:

Romano’s Certified Farmers Market, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sierra Valley Farms at 1329 County Road A23. Features fresh products from local growers, cooking events with guest chefs.

Blairsden:

Unification: A Drumming Workshop, 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., University of Earth at 64274 Highway 70 (3 miles north of highways 70 and 89 junction). Teaches basic drumming techniques, songs. Drums provided, participants may also bring their own. Costs $50 by June 10, $65 after. For information, to register: Michael, 477-7757, michael@welloflight.com.

Fri – Sat, June 21 – 22

Lake Almanor:

Red Cross volunteer classes; 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Fri, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat; Lake Almanor Community Church at 2610 Plumas County Road A13 near Hamilton Branch. Required for all shelter volunteers; open to anyone 18 and older. For information, to RSVP: Linda White, 259-3718.

Sat, June 22

Chester:

A Few Brews and A Banjo, 2 – 6 p.m., Chester Park. Beer tasting, free live music, food vendors. Proceeds benefit local school arts programs. $25 beer tasting. For information: 259-3757.

Graeagle:

Taste of Mohawk, noon – 3 p.m., Graeagle Park. Includes music, food. Family-friendly. $20 per ticket (includes one glass of wine), $10 for children under 12. For information, tickets: 836-0446.

Greenville:

“Summer Solstice Jam … a Midsummer Night’s Dream,” 2 – 9 p.m., Downtown Farms behind sheriff’s substation. Concert launches The Gift of Music summer concert series. Family-friendly event includes picnic potluck, live music.Admission: sliding scale donation of $5 – $10.

Quincy:

P.E.O. fundraising yard sale, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., 376 Sierra Way. Proceeds support educational opportunities for women. For information: Barbara Macy, 283-2649.

Susanville (Lassen County):

Third annual Rock the Wake, 3 – 7 p.m., Emerson Lake at Diamond Mountain Golf Course. Exhibition by professional wakeboarders. Includes food, beer, refreshments. Bring lawn chairs. Small fee for tickets; proceeds go to charity. Children 12 and under free. Enter through Old Club House at 470-835 Wingfield Road. For information: 257-7242.

Sat – Sun, June 22 – 23

Quincy:

Plumas County Relay for Life, starts 9 a.m. Sat, Feather River College track. Supports cancer survivors, victims, education, research. For information: http://bit.ly/UBrvNm.

Mon – Fri, June 24 – 28

Quincy:

“Serengeti Trek II: Where Kids are Wild About God,” 3 – 5:15 p.m., Seventh-day Adventist Church at 2333 Pine St. Community children invited to attend Vacation Bible School, which includes Bible stories, songs, skits, crafts, baking, tie-dye, more. For information: Nina, 283-1512; Helene, 283-2727.

Tue, June 25

Calpine:

Taco Tuesday, 5 – 7 p.m., Elks Lodge at 71292 Highway 70. First and last Tuesdays of the month; open to public. Prices vary from $1.75 to $7. For information: 832-5785.

Wed, June 26

Chester:

Community Connections Meeting, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Almanor Basin Community Resource Center at 372 Main St. Free lunch provided by Subway. For information: 258-4280.

Whitehawk Ranch:

“Keep it Local” fundraiser dinner; no-host cocktails 5 p.m., dinner 6 p.m.; The Lodge at Whitehawk Restaurant. Includes three-course meal, silent auction, prize giveaway. Proceeds benefit Plumas Rural Services’ ALIVE program. Tickets $35. Reservations required. For information, reservations: 836-4985.