North State Parent and The Music Connection of Chico and Redding congratulate Adele Duval of Redding, winner of our 3rd annual teen music essay contest and $400 gift certificate from […]
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May 2014
Photography:Â Living Shasta Photography. Photographer Karrie Ann Snure of Living Shasta Photography offers beautiful images showcasing a celebration of life. Her specialties include family and senior portraits, weddings, and animal and […]
First 5 Commissions: Raising the Bar for Early Childhood Development
Something monumental happened for families in California in 1998. With the passing of The Children and Families First Act (Proposition 10), First 5 California, also known as the California Children […]
April 2014
Children grow so fast! This month’s cover features Dublin, now 7, and Harper, 10. They both love playing basketball, swimming on the Chico AquaJets swim team, camping, reading, sleepovers with friends, and playing in Bidwell Park.
Three Outstanding Family Fairs In The North State
The North State offers numerous special events for children and families during the month of April, including these three outstanding fun and educational fairs held annually in Chico, Redding and […]
March 2014
Luca (age 7) and Rocco (age 4), along with mom Sara, enjoy playing board games. The boys also enjoy building with LEGO bricks, and their favorite outdoor activities include exploring, biking, running and other sports. The photo was taken at Nantucket Home, a Chico business providing family-friendly interior design since 1975.
February 2014
High school senior McKenna Kleiner is attending Butte College through the College Connection program at Pleasant Valley High School in Chico. She loves fashion and spending time with her friends, and feels happiest when attending one of her favorite bands’ concerts. Five-year-old Indie is a beloved member of McKenna’s family. She can often be seen on squirrel patrol early mornings in Bidwell Park.
Mi Escuelita Maya Preschool & Children’s Performing Arts Program – A Place of Learning and Inspiration
In a setting best described as welcoming and warm, where diversity is honored and creativity abounds, children go about the business of learning with great enthusiasm. Smiling teachers clearly are […]
January 2014
The brother-sister team of Chico’s Sarah Blakley and Jeff Schneeweis bring a mix of creative talents to their new company, Believe Productions. They recently produced a sold-out music and dance extravaganza called “Believe.” Look for future endevours reflecting their mission of uniting people of all ages in music and dance. Click here to learn more.
How Does a Small Town & Small School Make Room for Music Education?
McCloud is a small rural town on the southern slope of Mount Shasta. It’s also an exemplary model of promoting arts in education – each year the town proves that […]
