In times of tragedy and opposition, like last month’s devastating fire in Weed, members of Siskiyou County’s two Women in Business Network (WIBN) chapters are there to encourage one another […]
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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Feeling Drab or Disheveled? Five Tips To Beautify While Living A Chaotic Life
I confess … on occasion I do apply a final coat of mascara while sitting in the car at a red light. I know this behavior does not represent my finest […]
Students Gear Up for Bike to School Day Around the North State
Kids love riding bicycles. Maybe it’s because it’s an outdoor activity, or it’s something they can do with their friends. Maybe it’s because they can actually get somewhere under their […]
For Children with Autism, Being Social Begins with Thinking Social
We can be blunt with each other here. Kids with autism or Asperger’s frequently stand out as social oddballs. The heartbreak it causes, to the child and to the parent, […]
