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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 20235 FRUGAL FAHMEIALLITEHS
P.A.T.H. (Poor And The Homeless: Tehama County Coalition). Strives to end homeless- ness by providing emergency shelter and housing options to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Tehama County. Operates the only winter emergency homeless shelter in Red Bluff. Winter shelter open November 1 through April 30 each year and rotates through local churches. Dinner
is also provided to homeless individuals
that stay for the night. For more information pathplaza.org/path-tehama-programs-win- ter. Operates PATH Sale House, a transitional living home for homeless women and their children, which includes a two-year program designed to help women become self-suf- ficient and secure permanent housing. Operates Pathways and the Mid-Century, transitional living programs for homeless men, which includes a two-year program designed to address the needs and guide homeless men who are striving to become self-sufficient. pathplaza.org. Emergency Winter Shelter (530)727-9291. Sale House Women’s Transitional Living. (530)727-9291. Pathways Men’s Transitional Living (530)727- 9291.Rapid Rehousing (530)727-9291. info@ pathplaza.org.
Salt Ranch; Red Bluff. A nonprofit organiza- tion and ministry that helps the homeless population in Red Bluff. saltranch.org. Randy & Felicia Dueck, 12865 State Highway 99 East. Call or Text (530)200-6871.
SURPLUS STORES & RECONSTRUCTED GOODS
MULTIPLE COUNTIES
Habitat For Humanity ReStores; Non- profit home improvement store selling surplus construction items, including doors, fixtures, paint and hardware.
Chico: buttehabitat.org. 220 Meyers St. (530)895-1271.
Medford, OR: roguevalleyhabitat.org. 2233 S. Pacific Hwy. (541)773-9095.
Urban Ore; Berkeley. Three acres packed with recycled goods, including building materials, art supplies, garden and house- hold items, sporting goods, clothing, a bookstore, gallery and more. urbanore.com. 900 Murray St. (510)841-7283.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Hospice Heartisans Boutique; Yreka. Volunteers salvage donated items that would otherwise be discarded and trans- form them into treasures. One-of-a-kind items include quilted blankets, children’s sweaters, knitted socks, home décor, doll beds and more. madronehospice.org/our- shops. 217 W. Miner St. (530)842-2547.
THRIFT STORES
BUTTE COUNTY
ARC Store; Chico. Nonprofit organization selling quality used clothes, home goods and furniture. Benefits ARC of Butte County.
Provides work for experience for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. thearcstore.org. 2020 Park Ave. (530)343-3666. The Discovery Shoppe; Chico. Non-prof-
it organization selling quality clothing, household goods, toys, puzzles, books, jewelry etc. Staffed 100% by volunteers and profits go to local. Accepting gently used donations during business hours. Wed.-Fri. 10-4 and Sat. 10-1. 315 Flume Street. Pawprints Quality Thrift Boutique; Chi- co. Donations to the store benefit spay/ neuter and trap-neuter-return programs. pawprintsthriftboutique.org. 1360 E. 1st Ave. (530)892-2687.
Salvation Army Thrift Stores; Chico. Sales fund The Salvation Army Adult Re- habilitation Program. salvationarmyusa. org. 700 Broadway. (530)342-2192.
SHASTA COUNTY
All Saints Thrift Shop; Redding. Benefits people in need in the Shasta County com- munity. 3268 Bechelli Ln. (530)223-2523. Another Chance Animal Welfare League Thrift Store; Palo Cedro. Benefits pro- grams that assist animals. acawl.org. 9384 Deschutes Rd., Suite D. (530)547-7387.
ETC Thrift Shop; Anderson. Benefits Frontier Senior Center. Household items including clothing. frontierseniorcenter.com/etc-thrift- store. 2965 E. Center St. (530)365-2533.
Just Between Friends; Redding. Save 50% to 90% on clothes, shoes, books, toys and all the baby gear. Twice-yearly pop up stores are offered seasonally in spring and fall. jbfsale.com (Redding franchise available) Salvation Army Thrift Store; Redding. Sales help fund The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation program. salvationarmyu- sa.org. 4460 Westside Rd. (530)244-2296. Second Helpings; Redding. A boutique shopping experience with low prices. Supports organizations benefiting the community. fccredding.org/thrift-store. html. 2636 Churn Creek Rd, Suite B. red- dingfcc@gmail.com (530)226-8000.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Eagle’s Nest Resale Shop; Weed. Benefits College of the Siskiyous student-centered activities and scholarships. siskiyous.edu/ eaglesnest. 123 Main St. eaglesnest@ siskiyous.edu. (530)938-4663.
The Hospice Shop; Yreka. Quality clothes, shoes, jewelry, furniture, books, house- wares and some medical equipment at very reasonable prices. madronehospice.org/ ourshops. 209 W. Miner St. (530)842-6025. Paws & Shop; Mt. Shasta. Benefits Siskiyou Humane Society. siskiyouhumane.org/ support/thrift-stores. 110 W. Lake St. (530)926-8878.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Hope Chest; Red Bluff. Benefits Fam-
ily Counseling Center. 1359 Grant St. (530)527-0270.
Salvation Army Thrift Store; Red Bluff. Sales help fund The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation program. salvationarmyu- sa.org. 493 Antelope Blvd. (530)529-1590.
Free Family Activities in the North State
BUTTE COUNTY
Gridley Museum
601 Kentucky St, Gridley Tues-Fri 11am - 3pm explorebuttecounty.com/ places/gridley-museum (530)846-4482
Free local gem offers a glimpse into Gridley’s rich past through exhibits, artifacts, the offices of dentists, doctors, and attorneys preserved just as they were nearly a hundred years ago.
Grey Wolf Lodge Wildlife Area
3207 Rutherford Rd, Gridley Daily sunrise to sunset. wildlife.ca.gov/lands/ places-to-visit/gray-lodge- WA#606523946-getting-there (530)846-7500
Requires CDFW Lands Pass for 16+, $5.56pp. Reflective ponds, grassy fields and wooded riparian areas provide food, water and shelter for more than 300 species of resident and migrant birds and mammals.
Manuel Vierra Park
194 Washington St, Gridley Open daily 7am - 7pm (530)846-3264
Free. With a summer splash pad, plenty of playground equipment, and public fields and courts, there’s plenty to keep the young ones occupied.
Lake Oroville Visitor Center
917 Kelly Ridge Rd, Oroville Daily 7am - 5pm water.ca.gov/What-We-Do/ Recreation/Visitors-Centers (530)538-2219
Free. Overlooking both Lake Oroville and the dam, explore interpretive displays, an audio-video room and ascend the 47-foot viewing tower
for panoramic views through high-powered telescopes. Pair your visit with a hike on one of Lake Oroville’s trails for the full experience!
Movies at the Oroville State Theater
1489 Myers St, Oroville
Check event calendar for movie times and dates. orovillestatetheater.com (530)538-2470 info@orovillestatetheatre.com
$5 movies, classic and contemporary. Reasonable ticket prices for special events. The Oroville State Theater is a cultural landmark that offers a glimpse into the 1920s with its restored interior, vintage marquee, and authentic Wurlitzer pipe organ.
Riverbend Park
50 Montgomery St, Oroville Daily 7am - 5pm frrpd.com/riverbend-park (530)533-2011
Located along the scenic Feather River, offers
an abundance of free activities for the whole family. Splash around on a sandy beach, climb the playground equipment, stroll paved trails, host a BBQ, and even play a few rounds of disc golf.
Chico Air Museum
165 Ryan Ave, Chico Thurs-Sun 10am - 3pm chicoairmuseum.org (530)345-6468
Free. Aviation enthusiasts will love the collection of aircraft and exhibits that showcase the region’s aviation history. A host of decommissioned planes — some of which children can even climb inside.
National Yo-Yo Museum
Inside Bird in Hand
320 Broadway, Chico. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm birdinahand.com (530)893-0545 info@birdinhand.com
Features the world’s largest public display of yo-yos, memorabilia, and competition awards. Also home to BIG-YO, the 1982 Guinness Book of World Records holder for World’s Biggest Working Wooden Yo-Yo. Stop by on Saturdays at 2pm for a free yo-yo lesson.
Bidwell Park
Chico
Daily 5am to 11pm chico.ca.us/Our-Community/ Parks-Recreation-and- Experience-the-Outdoors/ Bidwell-Park/(530)899-1500
Free. From the mild Lower Bidwell Park to the wilder Upper Bidwell Park, there’s plenty to do for every level of ability and outdoor desire. Swimming holes, trails, picnic areas and paved bike trails throughout the park.
Bille Park
501 Bille Rd, Paradise paradiseprpd.com/parks- facilities
(530)872-6393
Free. Surrounded by a redwood grove, this serene natural space is perfect for picnics, leisurely walks, and reconnecting with nature. Features expansive views of the Butte Creek Canyon.
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