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Lassen Volcanic National Park will waive entrance fees on August 14 and 15 along with other national parks throughout the country. “We hope many local community members will have a chance to visit their nearby national park during this time,” stated Superintendent Darlene M. Koontz. The Park Service wants people to see that national parks are places for everyone to have fun, reconnect with nature and history, and build a sense of ownership and stewardship for these areas and the environment. This weekend will be in addition to the fee-free days scheduled for National Public Lands Day, September 26, and Veterans Day, November 11.

Have you always wanted to be a nurse, but didn't think there was a program in your community? Feather River College offers a two-year vocational nursing program with the next program beginning August 2011. Interested students should start their prerequisites now to be ready for the next class.

The public is invited to tour the Genesee Fuel Reduction and Black Oak Enhancement Project next week, Tuesday, Aug. 10.

Participants will review what has been done and how the fuel reduction ties in to treatments on adjacent private lands.