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Be the Change: Gloria Cooper – Visionary & Educational Architect
Gloria Cooper is an educator, project designer, and the “story lady” at Mt. Shasta Library. She brings the message of Christina Baldwin’s quote (above) to her work and relationships. “We […]
Lost Skills Reborn: Sewing and Knitting is Vibrant in the North State – Why They’re Good for Children’s Development
Knitting, crocheting and sewing. While the mention of these crafts may conjure up rocking chairs on porches and grey-haired buns, many in the grade-school set across the North State are […]
Localicious: Making Resolutions Realistic
How often have you made New Year’s resolutions regarding your diet, only to forget them by the time Valentine’s Day rolls around? As busy parents, it can be difficult to […]
Creating & Preserving Memories – Women in the North State Learn the Art of Card Making and Scrapbooking while Having Fun!
For a lot of women, especially moms, it’s important to find some free time in daily life for socializing. Finding a hobby where they can develop creativity and socialize at […]
The Benefits of Music Lessons Outweigh the Costs
Piano lessons were not optional for me as a child. As a trained musician, my father insisted his four daughters start piano lessons at an early age. I didn’t always […]
Enjoy Winter Sports in Mount Shasta’s Winter Wonderland!
The winter months are upon us and what better way to spend our free time than to get outside and exercise while enjoying winter recreational activities. The Mount Shasta area […]
Teenage Heartbreak: How Parents Can Help Their Teen Get Over It
Being a teenager is not easy. Teenagers spend time trying to fit in, and worrying about the latest trends and gossip, not to mention keeping their grades up so their […]
Be The Change: Dancing With Life: Deborah Jorritsma
“When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It’s to enjoy each step along the way.” -Wayne Dyer Deborah Jorritsma, artistic director […]
Ready, Set, Read! Winter Classics For Family Reading Time
Holidays are great for family bonding. But after your twentieth game of Mario Kart, you may be wishing for quiet time. When that happens, why not unplug the gadgets and […]
Meet Your School Superintendent: Interviews with Siskiyou and Butte Counties’ Superintendents of Schools
Note: In our November issue we featured interviews with Shasta County Superintendent of Schools Tom Armelino and Tehama County Superintendent of Schools Larry Champion. To read those informative interviews, visit […]
Localicious: Shop Locally For Edible Holiday Gifts!
Does the idea of holiday shopping at a big-box store send you into a claustrophobic panic? Tired of giving “stuff” that will just get broken or re-gifted? Look no further […]
Be the Change: Robin See-Swenson – Planting Seeds For Change
Mt. Shasta Marriage and Family Therapist Robin See-Swenson lives with the philosophy that she can be the change she wants to see: in her family, the community, and the world. […]
Create a Family Tradition!
What are your fondest memories from childhood? No doubt many of them are of your family’s traditions: helping Grandma bake her homemade pumpkin pie, the first time you won Monopoly […]
Meet Your School Superintendent: Interviews with Shasta and Tehama Counties’ Superintendents of Schools
Your county school superintendent plays an important and supportive role for each school district. As an elected position, a superintendent serves in a leadership role and is a facilitator for […]