Ask any classroom teacher about the value of a good volunteer, and they will say that it is a gift beyond measure. Bob Causey, fourth grade teacher at Sisson School […]
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This Season’s Harvest Happenings
Autumn is a perfect time to begin or continue a traditional visit to harvest happenings in our region. Pumpkins, colorful gourds and winter squash all provide a cornucopia of color, […]
Special Fun for Babies and Toddlers Circle Time at Apple Blossom Baby
When Darci and James Crossin first sat down to map out a plan for their maternity and baby goods store, Chico’s Apple Blossom Baby, circle times were part of that original […]
Serving Youth Makes Our Days Magical! How I Found Happiness By Doing Second Grade Over And Over Again.
Being a Foster Grandparent brings joy to my life every day. After retiring, I spent three years reading every book that sparked my fancy on the shelves of the Mt. […]
Afterschool Opportunity: Build It Redding Offers Creative Fun with Technology
Faye Hall knew her daughter and son, now 12 and 13 years old, were bright and curious. Yet she noticed they weren’t learning some things well in school due to […]
Not Just About Animals … 17 Great Things About 4-H
In my family, our search for different activities for our children led us to 4-H. We discovered the program offers much more than experiences in farming and raising animals, which […]
Curiouser and Curiouser: Butte County Children Perform in Alice In Wonderland Jr.
Imagine yourself in a place beyond your wildest dreams, where a bite of cake or a sip of drink can make you grow or shrink, and mysterious talking Cheshire cats […]
Character Development Through Music – Dealing with Failure and Frustration, and the Keys to Success
In 2011, The New York Times magazine’s educational supplement published an article called “What if the Secret to Success is Failure.” It’s about character education, and how learning to deal with […]
Simple Science Experiments: Pouring Water Down a String
Sometimes you just have to pour water from one container into another, simply by using a string. Well, maybe not, but this is a cool experiment that makes you wonder […]
Localicious: What’s In Your Lunch Box?
With the hubbub of the new school year and getting everyone back into the routine of early mornings, homework and afterschool activities, healthy lunches can make all the difference in […]
Be More Than A Hero… Be a SUPERHERO! – Join the CASA Superhero Runs in Chico and Redding
Heroes will not be hard to find in the North State this month and next: they’ll be out in the open, running for a good cause and having fun in […]
Be the Change: Bev Blair – A Life of Commitment
Bev Blair, preschool teacher at Secret Garden Preschool in Redding, CA, has created a stable life of commitments in marriage, work and friendships. Bev began teaching at Secret Garden, the […]
Localicious: Picnic Fun
Warm weather and delicious fresh foods make picnics a perfect summer outing while enjoying the beauty of nature! Getting together with family and friends in combination with a healthy meal […]
