Sidelined by the pandemic, and now back on track Over the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a tremendous toll on local businesses and community endeavors, and The Big […]
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Premium Kombucha & Healthy Food Options At Alua’s Thrive Bar
Founders Nion Sheppard and Rebecca Allen started selling their ultra premium Alua Kombucha at the Mt. Shasta farmers market in 2017. Brewed with Mount Shasta’s famous volcanic spring waters and […]
Sam Van Kirk – Delivering Babies, And A Commitment To Serve
Over his 20-year career as an MD/OBGYN, Sam Van Kirk has delivered upwards of four thousand babies at Mercy Medical Center in Redding, CA. As Sam introduces these little miracles to […]
Steven Bryan – Figuring Out What Individuals Need Most
Steven Bryan describes the Siskiyou Community Resource Collaborative (SCRC) as a “space where you can have a millionaire standing next to someone who is homeless.” With branches in Dunsmuir, Montague, […]
Grandparents Can Bring Great Riches Into A Child’s Life
Each spring our community is treated to a heartwarming sight as Jack Wylie, 94, makes his way to a front row seat to watch his great granddaughters grace the stage […]
Strengthen Your Relationship When Raising a Child with Special Needs
Raising a child with special needs is equally difficult and rewarding. The daily challenges of parenting a child with special needs can be taxing, leaving parents feeling physically, emotionally, and […]
Campfire Safety Can Prevent Wildfires and Preserve Forests
Forests are amazing places covering almost a third of the Earth’s land, including over 700 million acres in the United States. Forests are home to a huge variety of plants […]
Not Just for Taco Tuesday – Salsas Spice Up Any Day
As a staple on most tables for Taco Tuesdays, salsa is one of my favorite condiments. The blend of peppers, spices and tomatoes, with just the right amount of heat […]
Natalie Peterson Gets Back to the Wild With Dye Creek Wildlife Rescue
The land and its critters are in Natalie Peterson’s blood. After all, when you are raised as a rancher’s daughter, you often feel like a wild critter yourself! On the […]
Helping Your Child Develop Independence
As a mom of kids ranging from 2 to 12, I realize how quickly time flies. I love watching them grow, try new things, and discover their passions. As a […]
Nurturing Young Entrepreneurs – June 5 Lemonade Day and Pennies on Purpose
I was just four years old when the health department (also known as Mom) shut down my first business, a door to door enterprise selling baggies of strawberries picked out […]
Skills Developed In Nature Serve Kids Throughout Life
Nature-centered play Last week my son, Kyle, turned 18 and I was moved to reflect on the childhood experiences that contributed to his development into a strong, self-motivated, openhearted young […]
Summer Camps & Classes
After a year when your kids have missed social time with friends, the good news is that summer camp — during the day — is making a comeback in the […]
