This past July, 14-year-old Mikayla Hocker attended Camp Ford, a week-long outdoor leadership camp for teens who are starting their freshman year at Siskiyou County high schools. The camp is a […]
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Some Like It Cold! – An Interview With Open Water Swimmer Hunter Wright
Open water swimmer Hunter Wright recently turned 17. He trains in the challenging waters of the San Francisco Bay; to date he has completed 20 Alcatraz crossings and 8 Golden […]
Where Adventure, Dreams, and Inspiration Begin – Raven and the Unicorn Children’s Theater
The Raven and the Unicorn Children’s Theater is a proposed 800-seat theater designed specifically for child-centered performing arts programs and educational opportunities. The theater will be the only Leadership in […]
Just Believe – Artistic Sibling Duo Unites Community In Music And Dance
In Chico, the powerhouse brother-sister team of Sarah Blakley and Jeff Schneeweis brings a strong mix of creative talents to their new company, Believe Productions. The duo developed separate careers […]
December 2013
Tracey Hedge of Firefly Mobile Studios creates fresh, vibrant images that allow you and your loved ones to shine. She specializes in weddings, seniors and family portraits, serving Northern California. See her beautiful work online at Firefly2u.com or call (530) 209-1116.
Fostering Creativity – Five North State businesses that can become your family’s “home away from home”
December is a great month to focus on creativity, because it’s happening all the time, whether decorating a home, wrapping a package, baking treats, planning a menu, or even creatively […]
Helping Hands: Giving Back To Those Who Help Our Community This Holiday Season
North State Parent offers our annual Helping Hands holiday section to highlight extraordinary organizations who serve our North State community in meaningful ways. These special organizations assist individuals and families […]
Who’s Behind the Magic? A deeper look at three North State holiday productions
The North State offers numerous holiday productions, as evidenced in our Going Places events calendar. We took the time to find out about the creative force behind three of them: […]
Ice Is Nice – Tips for Beginning Ice Skaters
There’s nothing quite like the experience of ice skating to cultivate smiles. Whether gliding on ice yourself or merely observing the experience of others, the laughter and spirit of skating […]
November 2013
Sisters Meskerem (left, 5) and Mihret (right, 3) love to spend time in the outdoors with parents Nancy Swift and Tom Chandler … especially when mom and dad do the walking for them. Nancy is the executive director of an economic development nonprofit while Tom is a professional writer and marketing consultant; the family lives in Mount Shasta.
October 2013
Spending time on her family’s ranch with her sons is Becky Gruenwald, a North State business owner and mother of 17-year-old Lane (in gray), 14-year-old Tate (back row, right), and 12-year-old Wade (front). Becky and her family have enjoyed owning and operating Country Pumpkins in Orland for 14 years. They also enjoy whitewater rafting, kayaking, raising animals, fishing, and triathlons.
September 2013
Three Socks, an American quarter horse, enjoys the company of Greta Hanelt and her 4-year-old daughter Cora. Now living in Mt. Shasta, Greta grew up in Montana’s ranch country. She has a great love for horses and has been horseback riding since she was 3 years old. Young Cora began riding at age 2.
