North State Parent magazine

A MAGAZINE SERVING FAMILIES IN BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES SINCE 1993

North State Parent

North State Parent

North State Parent is a free, monthly publication, both digital and print, with a growing distribution. We proudly serve the North State counties of Butte, Glenn, Shasta, Siskiyou and Tehama.

Author Archive

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September 2016

Professional soccer athlete Megan Rapinoe hails from Redding, California.

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August 2016

Kyle Rusten and his daughter, Hannah, share a special moment at Gateway Science Museum in Chico. Hannah loves animals and playing with bugs; getting to hold the stick bugs at the museum is a favorite (and fascinating) activity. She also enjoys the museum’s interactive exhibits, especially when she gets to push buttons. Hannah is learning to swim and loves princesses and the color pink.

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July 2016

Tiffany and Tom Barker with their sons Gavin, 13, and Hunter, 3, and their friend Isla, 7. The Barkers enjoy growing vegetables and preparing foods from their garden together as a family. They also like spending time golfing, snow skiing and hiking, and operate W. S. Heitman Drilling & Pumps, bringing precious water to residents, businesses & farmers all over the North State. Isla is a farm market attendee and loves growing flowers.

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June 2016

How does a dad parent five beautiful daughters? “With patience, laughter, and by helping each daughter perfect her own interests,” says Edward Tait, owner of Prime Martial Arts in Redding. Shown left to right, the girls with their dad: Alexis, age 14, loves cheerleading; Ava, age 10, plays drums; Amariah, age 8, is a tap dancer; Allison, age 12, enjoys cooking; and Aliah, age 15, loves taekwondo. All five girls are active in their church and participate in taekwondo and other activities.

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Emily Kingsbury – 2016 Teen Music Contest Winner

We are happy to announce that Emily Kingsbury is the winner of a $400 gift certificate from The Music Connection for her winning essay on “How Practice Makes Perfect.” Congratulations […]

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May 2016

Photography: Lisa Tosi Photography is located in Chico, CA. Lisa’s specialties include children, newborns, and maternity. The studio is now located in a country setting and offers pony rides during […]

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April 2016

Mayumi and Serge Margot and their daughter Sophie enjoy a recent visit to Chico. The Margots opened Bistro No.107 in Mt. Shasta last November – when not feeding hungry guests they like to feed their own passion for nature by hiking and traveling.

How to Help Birds at Home

For more than a century, Audubon’s mission has been to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats, for the benefit of humanity and the […]

Mt. Shasta High School Drama Students Present: A Pirate’s Life For Me

Mt. Shasta High School’s advanced drama class presents A Pirate’s Life for Me, a musical by Craig Sodaro with music and lyrics by Bill Francoer. This fun-filled, energy-packed musical is […]

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It’s Not Your Garden Variety Of Theatre Fun – Little Red Hen’s Summer Program for Children and Teens with Autism

The aptly named Not Your Garden Variety (NYGV) Theater in Chico is geared for children and teens with autism. Currently running as a six-week summer program, participants ages 4 to 17 […]

Arts for US – A Music & Performing Arts Program for Youth on the Autism Spectrum

A new music and performing arts program, Arts for US, launched in March at Harris Studios in Redding. Designed for children and teens on the autism spectrum, the program gives […]

The Greenie Awards – Honoring Students Working Towards A Sustainable Future

Presented annually at the This Way to Sustainability Conference, the “Greenie Awards” honor students participating in programs that encourage youthful leadership in creating a sustainable future. The awards recognize bright […]

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