Summer may be winding down, but there are still plenty of hot days left here in Northern California. If your kids are anything like mine, they tend to alternate between […]
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Localicious: Douglass Ranch Provides Wholesome Locally Raised Beef and Pork to the North State
Kelly and Shannon Douglass have raised Black Angus beef cattle since before they married. They now run a cow-calf operation located in Orland, where their meat is raised and harvested […]
Different Learning Styles: Do They Really Matter?
Have you ever heard someone say, “I learn best if I can see something – I don’t remember anything I hear,” or another reveal, “If I can’t put it together […]
Be the Change: Jackie Glover: Empowering Kids
Jackie Glover, Program Coordinator for the Oroville YMCA, has devoted her life to empowering youth. “I have been part of the Y here for 17 years,” she says. The Oroville […]
How To Prevent “Swimmer’s Ear”
Heading to the beach this summer? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 2.4 million visits to healthcare centers are because of swimmer’s ear. Also known as Otitis Externa, […]
Get Cookin’! Fun cooking class series for teens, adults and families in Butte County
Want to learn how to select, purchase and prepare healthy foods on a limited budget? Opt for Healthy Living can help! Teens, adults and families are invited to enroll in […]
North State Parent Picks for Fun Science-based Adventures
Summer is nearly here and the signs signaling the end of the school year are clear. With some daydreaming, careful planning, and input from our kids, we can look forward […]
2013 June Musical Contest Winner: Slade Patrick Darrin of Paradise
North State Parent and The Music Connection of Chico and Redding congratulate Slade Patrick Darrin of Paradise, winner of our 2nd annual teen music essay contest and $400 gift certificate […]
Growing Up at ScienceWorks – Interactive Museum Offers Play, Education And Life Experience
High school-age intern leaders at ScienceWorks Museum in Ashland, Oregon swap stories and play foosball in the break room between shifts. Some have been coming here for more than 10 […]
Briana Beaver Needs Help to Reach Her Dream of Living a Healthy Life
Twenty-five year old Briana Beaver of Chico has had big dreams. One of her dreams was to earn a university degree in sociology, which she did in 2011, graduating summa […]
Silly, Healthy Birthday Breakfast
Birthdays mean cake and ice cream, right? And maybe a piñata full of candy? Sometimes birthdays can mean one big sugar rush. To get the next birthday in your house […]
Be the Change: Frank Strazzarino – Giving The Gift Of Music
Frank Strazzarino, founder and president of Redding Piano Angels and CEO of the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce, believes that all children should have the opportunity to learn to play […]
Local Businesses Provide Fun & Unique Options for Spring and Summer Events
Chico Bar-B-Q Chico Bar-B-Q owners Mike and Lori Lash began selling barbecues and equipment about 15 years ago, in addition to their other business, Lash’s Glass. Mike, who enjoys restoring […]
