Abbie Ehorn started her career as a primary school teacher at Evergreen Elementary School in Cottonwood, CA, and her passion for music leaked into every lesson. Her instinctive talent for […]
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Sisson School’s Kitchen: Investing In Mt. Shasta Kids’ Health
The site council for Sisson School in Mt. Shasta, CA, sends annual surveys to families to help maintain an excellent educational environment. Amid much positive feedback, responses have also included […]
Under the Flags of Gratitude: Sherwood Montessori fosters thankfulness with a Festival of Gratitude
Sherwood Montessori is kicking off November with an autumn festival on November 3. From after school to sundown, students and their families will play carnival games, run relays, enjoy a […]
Shasta Clayworks – Renee Wendy Helps Families Turn ‘Mud’ Into Memories
Renee Wendy’s romance with pottery began with chemistry. “The Merrill Pottery Co-Op at UC Santa Cruz studio needed someone who could mix glazes,” she recalls, “and I’m a chemist, so […]
The Women’s Fund: Mobilizing Women in the Redding, CA Area Through Strategic Philanthropy
Hatched in 2009 during the depths of the nationwide financial crisis, The Women’s Fund of Redding probably should have failed. After all, how could a philanthropic organization take flight when […]
Be the Change – Yvonne (Nenadal) McQuaid: Giving Children A Strong Start In Life
Yvonne (Nenadal) McQuaid describes herself as “getting to the age where I’m starting to look back at my career.” But Yvonne doesn’t show any sign of slowing her efforts to […]
Brighter Days: Red Bluff Library’s new location gives patrons easier access to the library’s treasures
While browsing Facebook recently, Tehama County Librarian Todd Deck came across this post: “Why do we even have public libraries anymore? Aren’t they completely outdated?” Deck, who has a master’s […]
Summer Sky: Getting Your Family Interested In Astronomy This Summer
The hot, clear skies of summer have set the stage for several “stellar” performances this August. From the monthly full moon, to the annual Perseid Meteor Shower, to the once-in-a-century […]
Localicious: Fit Feasting Without the Fuss – How 3 North State Women Make Healthy Eating Easy For Busy Families
In a society ruled by the clock, Liza Wood, Michelle Cave and Jena Trzaskalski oppose the dichotomy of fast-and-easy food versus hearty-and-healthy meals. These creative, entrepreneurial women have instead found […]
Boys & Girls Club Opening Doors for Siskiyou County Youth
“It’s about relating to kids with a lot of respect,” says Noam Zimin. “The people involved in Boys & Girls Clubs really, truly care about youth.” These values drew Zimin, […]
