“It’s about relating to kids with a lot of respect,” says Noam Zimin. “The people involved in Boys & Girls Clubs really, truly care about youth.” These values drew Zimin, […]
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Cooperative Preschools Help Families Start School Together
For more than 50 years, parents in Redding and Paradise have formed two cooperative preschools, an arrangement in which parents collectively hire a trained teacher to provide their children with […]
Capturing Birthday Memories with a Photo Booth
Birthday parties are a special time to create photo memories that will last forever. However, children’s parties are notoriously chaotic and it can be hard to juggle kids, presents, games […]
Rare Air Trampoline Park: A North State Gem for Birthday Fun
Rare Air Trampoline Park A North State Gem for Birthday Fun Whether your child is a tiny tot or a teenager, Rare Air Trampoline Park is sure to turn your […]
Gratitude from a Successful Local Mom
Amy Lacey of Cali’flour Foods is grateful to her community, family and business team for exponential growth. Her success has allowed her to give back to causes she is passionate […]
For the Love of Singing: Through the Musical Door
What’s a team activity that doesn’t occur on a court or field? Singing. Mt. Shasta Elementary School’s music program and the Children’s Choir of Chico, though two very different arenas, […]
Building Community Enriches Lives
Generations ago, before television and cell phones, building a strong community was a way of life. Homes were built with porches where residents could lounge and spend time catching up […]
Shopping With Purpose: Little Red Hen Makes a Big Difference
For nearly 16 years Little Red Hen has served the North State community’s developmentally disabled residents. Originally started with one plant nursery, the non-profit organization has expanded over the years […]
Love Your Home From the Outside In With a Little Feng Shui
What makes your house or apartment a home to you? Is it the furniture, the items on the shelves that you have collected for years, or the people you share […]
Plates for People – and the Planet
Mount Shasta’s Cheryl Boerger is saving the planet, one plate at a time. As a community service, she provides reusable plates, cutlery and glasses for various events, fundraisers and meetings […]
