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.

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Campaign for Safe Cosmetics: A Project Of The Breast Cancer Fund

When it comes to beauty products, the effects of the ingredients they contain are more than just skin deep. In fact, shampoos, makeup, lotions, perfumes and other cosmetics for sale […]

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January 2016

Schlyer Rice has danced with Redding City Ballet, sung with Shasta College’s Opera Program, and performed with several community theatre companies. She is a recent graduate from University of Miami with a BFA in musical theatre. Schlyer was recently cast as Katerina Kittycat in the national tour premier of “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE,” produced by Mills Entertainment with The Fred Rogers Company.

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A Great Opportunity for Hands-On Science Fun for Families

Beginning in January, ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum, home to more than 100 exhibits, is implementing their “$1 First Sundays” program to encourage more families to spend their free time learning and […]

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December 2015

Experience the joy of live performances! Venues throughout the North State are helping spread the holiday spirit by offering the very best in family entertainment. At the Cascade Theatre, Josiah, age 3, and Audrey, age 2, delight in the magic of the season.

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Paradise Dancefest – Circus de Paradise

This December 11th, Positive-I studio hosts their third Paradise Dancefest at the Paradise Performing Arts Center, featuring the exciting theme, “Circus de Paradise.” Geared for all ages, the show’s eclectic […]

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November 2015

Aspiring dancer Emma Lippner, age 4, puts on a show for her photographer mother Danielle, of Dani D Photography.

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A Rhumba Of Rattlesnakes – New Children’s Book by Kristen Lape

A prickle of porcupines? A lounge of Iguanas? A delightful new children’s book, featuring whimsical yet scientifically accurate illustrations of animals, is written in a fun A-Z format that teaches the […]

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Foster Parenting: Challenging? You Bet. But Worth the Effort.

Senta Burton is passionate about advocating for families. She stands for children, but also for parents – both birth parents and foster parents. A mother of six, Senta’s four younger […]

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October 2015

Maisie Jane ​Hurtado, her husband Isidro, and their three daughters, Isabela, 9, Natalia, 7, and Lilia Jane, 4, enjoy the season’s bounty. Visit their Chico area country store, pumpkin patch or their website at www.maisiejanes.com for more information about their gift basket offerings and much more!

This Season’s Harvest Happenings

Autumn is here and it’s time to begin or continue a traditional visit to harvest events in our region. Pumpkins, colorful gourds and winter squash all provide a cornucopia of […]

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September 2015

Butte County’s Evan Enserro, 11, and Samantha Heil, 12, love BMX riding. Both race locally as well as travel for state and national races. Samantha rides for Nemesis BMX Race Team, and Evan rides for J.E.T. Racing. Evan also enjoys playing lacrosse, and Samantha enjoys playing flag football.

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Seussical Jr. Comes to Town!

The timeless stories of Dr. Seuss come to life on Friday, September 18, in Seussical Jr., a kids’ musical that’s great fun for the whole family. Watch as Horton the […]