I heard just the quietest little “plip.” I was pregnant with my second child and standing in our above-ground pool, letting the water buoy my enormous belly and relieving my […]
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Ice or Roller Hockey: North State Kids Find Community, Encouragement and Personal Growth While Having Fun
“Participating in hockey helps kids build character,” says Siskiyou Ice Rink Manager Gary Nordell. “It helps them understand how to be in competitive situations and develop motor skills and coordination. […]
Siskiyou Humane Society: Dedicated Staff Maintains Fear-Free Shelter for Animals
Mount Shasta native Riley Whitherell loves animals. She decided after college that she wanted to work at the Siskiyou Humane Society (SHS) in her hometown. She applied for a secretary […]
Liberty Arts and Jefferson Center for the Arts: Siskiyou County Venues Where Art and Artists Flourish
Artistic spaces offer a place for people to come together and create in an atmosphere of non-judgement. This supportive environment is especially important to nurture budding young artists. Siskiyou County […]
Holiday Celebrations in the North State – Fun Ways to Spark YOUR Family’s Holiday Spirit
Marvel at the Holiday Lights Redding Garden of Lights, Turtle Bay Exploration Park and Botanical Gardens Nov. 17-Jan.9. Wed-Sun, 11am-9pm. $15-$25, free for children under 4. Walk down winding paths […]
Rescue Ranch: Saving Dogs and Changing Lives
If you, like me, are a dog lover, you’ll want to know about the Siskiyou County no-kill dog shelter and sanctuary, Rescue Ranch. I recently spent a morning at the […]
Redding Midwifery: Providing Safe, Family-Centered Pregnancy and Childbirth Options
Our ultimate goal is to help you have a healthy, safe and rewarding birth experience,” says Naomi Bjorgan, LM, CPM, founder and owner of Redding Midwifery, a business which provides […]
Little Elves Workshop: A Joyous Family Holiday Tradition
Fragrant holiday wreaths, handmade holiday ornaments, craft tables laden with crafting supplies and projects and staffed by friendly elves, holiday music and entertainment, hot apple cider and seasonal treats – […]
Cedar Grove School: A Place Where Children Can Blossom
“Humans learn most easily and naturally in a holistic way,” Cate Clother, founder and director of Cedar Grove School, a Waldorf-inspired multicultural heritage school, says. Waldorf curriculum is built around […]
Love To Learn: North State Museums Hold True Treasures
Museum.” For some, this word piques excitement and interest. For many, it evokes bored childhood memories of hushed voices, slowly plodding steps, and the ever-constant scolding: “Don’t touch that!” If […]
