Rose Watkins is a “Gap Year” student. After a month in Athens filming a documentary on the economic crisis in Greece, interviewing and befriending refugees from around the world, Rose shares her life-changing experience with us on her blog: rosekatherine.com
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Chico Kite Day – Holding the Wind in Your Hand
Chico Kite Day Holding the Wind in Your Hand Springtime winds whip up the magical ability to “fly with your feet on the ground,” as Bob Malowney, owner of Chico’s […]
February 2018
Crista and Jonathon Jorgensen share a love for fitness—they opened Northstate CrossFit in Redding, CA because they love watching people get healthy and fit right before their eyes! Outside the gym, they enjoy fitness activities outdoor-style, including dirt biking, hiking and snowboarding. They have a son, Jonathon (4), and a baby on the way (it’s a girl)!
2018 Whole Earth and Watershed Festival Offers Environmental Stewardship Awards
Whole Earth and Watershed Festival Environmental Stewardship Awards The organizers of the 2018 Whole Earth and Watershed Festival are excited to recognize the efforts of teachers, students, and classes, clubs […]
January 2018
Photography: Kyle Nelson Photography Studio, located in Paradise, CA, is a full-service studio covering many aspects of photography including portrait, commercial, events, real estate, and professional headshots. When not at a photo shoot he loves spending time with his son and wife enjoying the many events the North State has to offer. You can see more of Kyle’s work at www.kylenelson.com, find him on Facebook at “Kyle Nelson Photography,” or contact him at (530) 354-4189.
December 2017
Artist Mary Lake-Thompson who began her art interest as a child, created the snowman and adorning artwork on this months’ cover. Her art education stems from the University of Colorado and San Francisco Art Institute. She has been a North State resident for many years.
November 2017
“Our “framily”fall harvest dinner tradition started with the Magladrys,McGrew’s and the Wlodarczyk families gathering just after the kids were born and usually it follows a day of me photographing the families,” says photographer Lisa Magladry from Modern Image Photography. This gathering was photographed in Willows,CA.
We’re Hoping for a FLOOD! Help us fill Turtle Bay with a river—of Turtles!
Want to own your very own turtle? You can—and it comes with perks. It will make you famous, plus you will be doing a good deed, too. Purchasing a turtle […]
October 2017
Casey McGrew and her children visit Hillside Poms, a U-pick pomegranate farm in Corning, CA. The amazing fruits are nutritious and fun to pick! Emery (4), and her brother Kade (20 months), also enjoy spending time outdoors, gathering eggs from their flock of chickens.
This Season’s Harvest Happenings
Bright orange pumpkins as far as you can see!—the earthy smell, the rustling vines—choosing one’s own best pumpkin from a pumpkin patch is a rich experience for a child. For […]
September 2017
The Bosley children make the most of afterschool opportunities offered in the North State. Amon, 14, is actively involved in scouting, football, basketball and baseball. Naomi, 12, plays volleyball, cheerleads and runs track. Penelope, 10, takes the stage in children’s theater productions.
