Engaging with art is essential to the human experience. Almost as soon as motor skills are developed, children communicate through artistic expression. The arts challenge us with different points of […]
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Summer Farmers Markets – Fresh Produce! Live Music! Fun For The Whole Family!
The North State is fortunate to have several year-round farmer’s markets in many of our communities, and summertime brings more seasonal markets overflowing with good food, fun and entertainment. Farmer’s […]
Northern Summit Academy Creates A Bridge Between School and Career
Northern Summit Academy, a tuition-free, public charter school in Anderson, focuses on helping its almost 200 students create goals for a future career and life after high school graduation. According […]
Erin Hall: Chico’s Educator of the Year
Erin Hall has been honored with the 2021 Chico Rotary Educator of the Year award. Each year Chico Noon Rotary reaches out to administrators from CSU, Chico Butte College, Fairview […]
Surviving a House Fire
With so many recent wildfires in the North State, alerts and evacuation orders are becoming common; but with a house fire, there is rarely advance warning. Sometimes it’s a quiet […]
The Art of Fashion
Fashion is more than a runway show or styling the perfect Instagram selfie. It is sewing skills, pattern making, textiles and more. Fashion is an industry, one that Redding Fashion […]
The Perfect Gifts For Teacher Appreciation Week
Never have our teachers been challenged more than with this last school year. Teachers have had to work creatively and thinking outside the box to continue to provide excellent education […]
Public Art – A Rich North State Resource That’s Always Open
Public art is all over the North State and always open to enjoy and spread inspiration. It can tower 50 feet high or be a painting on a sidewalk. Its […]
13 Activities To Celebrate The Holidays
*Because local and statewide mandates and guidelines are changing constantly, make sure to verify times and dates before heading out. Festive Family Activities For The Holidays Although the 2020 holiday […]
Valley Oak Children Services Celebrates 40 years!
As an acorn becomes a mighty oak tree, Valley Oak Children’s Services has grown from a grassroots effort to a healthy community organization. Founded in 1980 as Butte County’s […]
