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Northern California Living DECEMBER 2015
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M A IN STR EET Coming Home to Downtown Mount Shasta
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GOOD FINDS Dandelion Keeps Things Fashionable in Downtown Redding
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BE AU T Y TR ENDS
Beauty Tricks For Your Seasonal Festivities
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MER RY GIF TING
Gif t Ideas For Everyone on Your List
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GOOD FIN DS Children’s Choir of Chico COOK Kitchen Boutique in Red Bluff Museum of Northern California Art Created4ACause in Chico
GOOD TI M ES
47 Rare Air Trampoline Park in Redding
HISTORY
60 A Ride in the Belle Mill Flume
HOLIDAY
27 The Lights of Douglas Lane 71 Making the Most of Your Holiday Season 85 Fortuna Electric Lighted Truck Parade
LOCA L S
39 Local Muralist Robert Riedel 43 Haven Humane Society’s Captain Lee Ann Smith
SHOW TI M E
81 Blues Musician Roy Rogers
IN EV ERY ISSU E
96 Enjoy the View—Dr. Chris Nelson 100 What’s Cookin’—Oatmeal Carmelitas 103 Q97’s Billy and Patrick Snapshot— Light Giver 104 Spotlight—Calendar of Events 114 Giving Back—A Holiday Experience Tree Lot and More Photo by Jeannine Hendrickson
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Saint Nicholas is beginning to check his list, silver bells are ringing and we’re all dreaming of just a little bit of snow – it’s the most wonderful time of the year. Jump-start your holiday cheer with a stroll through downtown Mount Shasta, where you can explore natural wonders, visit with friendly shopkeepers and treat yourself to a lovely meal. Be sure to stop by Douglas Lane, where a local couple has 100,000 lights on display. The extravagant attraction has grown steadily over the years, much to the delight of locals and visitors alike. Capt. Lee Anne Smith could write a book on sharing the gift of companionship. As chief of operations at Haven Humane Society, her job can be both heartwarming and heart-wrenching, but she’s honored to help lost and stray animals find their forever homes. “We’re really making a difference, and I’m loving it,” Smith says. Meanwhile, let us share some of our favorite holiday traditions with you, along with beauty tricks for making an unforgettable entrance at your social gatherings. Who’s ready to sparkle? When you shop locally, you show that you care not only for the people on your holiday list, but also for your community. Chico’s Created4ACause features handmade gifts that benefit people with disabilities. And of course, we’d love to see you at Enjoy the Store in Redding or Red Bluff, where local artisans have their art, wine, food, crafts and more for sale. Get a head start on your New Year’s resolution and help strengthen our local economy. Enjoy this magical time of year!
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JACQUES BLEISAE LOVES TO TELL about the time when, after recently relocating to Mount Shasta, he was out for a late-night walk on a brisk January evening when he heard a vehicle approach from behind and begin to slow. “It was 11 o’clock at night and I was from the Bay Area, so I started thinking, ‘This isn’t good.’ And then I heard a window roll down and a woman asked, ‘Do you need a lift anywhere?’ It hit me that there’s really a sense of community here,” Bleisae says. That feeling of community has only grown for Bleisae, now a 25-year Mount Shasta resident. The mountain draws people to town and the community keeps them together. “It’s amazing what we’re able to do when we come together,” he says.
As manager of The Fifth Season, the community’s preeminent outfitter for climbers, hikers and skiers, Bleisae has a front-row view on the parade of adventurists, alpinists, spiritualists, tourists and outdoor enthusiasts attracted to the 14,179-foot-tall Mt. Shasta. “For outdoor stuff, we’re kind of at the center of the universe,” he says. “It’s neat to see relationships continue for all these years. It’s kind of neat to see it all happen, how people kind of collect. A lot of fantastic athletes gather here.” Jessica Perriseau, a clerk at the Village Bookstore, gathered at Mount Shasta 18 years ago when she was in the sixth grade and her father, a Caltrans employee, was transferred to the area. “This just happened to be the last4 continued on page 18
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“It’s amazing what we’re able to do when we come together.”
place we ended up,” she says. The relocation turned out to be a wonderful development. “It’s definitely a place you have to visit. It’s beautiful. It’s gorgeous. The people that live here are so nice, it’s almost like you’re coming home.” Perriseau says the only drawback to living in a city of 3,600 is that major grocery runs or visits to chain stores require an hour’s drive south to Redding or 90 minutes north to Medford. However, that slight inconvenience is more than offset by the ability to stop in at charming shops like the Mount Shasta Supermarket, where owner Keith Cool still draws in locals and tourists alike with the
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aroma from his Friday and Saturday curbside barbecues. The namesake mountain that anchors the southern reach of the Cascade Range is the heart and soul of Mount Shasta, but there are plenty of other features that combine to give the city a one-of-a-kind status in the North State, says Jim Mullins, the Chamber of Commerce CEO. “It’s just beautiful country. We’ve got four seasons, the headwaters of the Sacramento River, some logging heritage, the spiritualism of the town … there are a lot of unique things,” Mullins says.4 continued on page 20
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I went to school in Sacramento and got a degree, but this is where I wanted to be. Mount Shasta receives a lot of attention for its abundant winter sports—and the nagging drought that has idled the Mt. Shasta Ski Park for the past two seasons—but Mullins says there are plenty of outdoor attractions that don’t involve snow. Swimming, fishing, hunting, hiking, rock climbing and camping are just some of the options. On the Fourth of July, when thoughts of snow are a distant memory, Mount Shasta’s population triples in size as people pour in for a classic small-town Independence Day celebration that starts with a two-mile walk in the morning and ends with a fireworks show over Lake Siskiyou in the evening.
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“It’s our biggest event here by far,” says Mullins. “The walk/run has 4,000 to 5,000 participants, there’s a parade, a street fair with three blocks of vendors, a great fireworks show. And it’s at the height of the season for hiking, mountain climbing and water sports.” All of those sports are just part of what makes life in Mount Shasta so fulfilling for John Kennedy Jr., the owner of Sportsmen’s Den, a full-line sporting goods store. “I went to school in Sacramento and got a degree, but this is where I wanted to be,” says the Mount Shasta native. Not only is the community ideal for raising a family, he 4 continued on page 22
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“When there’s snow, I can be skiing in 15 minutes. Or I can be fishing in 10 minutes. It’s not like Sacramento where you drive for two hours and there’s still 10 people fishing in the same hole.”
says, but it’s heaven for a sportsman. “When there’s snow, I can be skiing in 15 minutes. Or I can be fishing in 10 minutes. It’s not like Sacramento where you drive for two hours and there’s still 10 people fishing in the same hole.” “It’s a small community where pretty much everybody knows everybody. You know your neighbors and people look after each other. Plus, there’s no traffic,” says Kennedy, who took over the family business in 1997. Kennedy serves on the Little League board along with the principal at Sisson School, where last year his sixth-grader had the same teacher Kennedy had when he was at Sisson. A son in kindergarten is in the same classroom both Kennedy and his wife had when they were kids. “It’s kind of completing the circle,” he says. “Half the teachers at the school are my friends and we all pitch in to make it happen.” Mt. Shasta always seems to have the final say when it comes to any discussion of the town. “You never get tired of looking at it. Ever,” says Bleisae, who worked as a professional climbing guide for years. “Every time I come out of the door, I never fail to look up, whether it’s dry or full of snow. It’s pretty unique.” • www.visitmtshasta.com
Jon Lewis is a Redding-based writer with 33 years of experience. A longtime San Francisco Giants fan, his interests include golf, fishing and sharing stories about people, places and things. He can be reached at jonpaullewis@gmail.com.
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THE LIGHTS OF DOUGLAS LANE CHRISTMAS FOR CATHY ATHENS included an excited drive to Ontario, Calif., with her children to see a neighborhood glowing from house to house with extravagant amounts of Christmas lights. The yearly pilgrimage inspired a love of the season and lifelong desire to adorn her home at Christmastime. Her life journey drew her to Mount Shasta and far from the decorated street she adored. Along with her husband, Dave, they now spend the holiday with their own front yard lit by 100,000 lights. Forty years ago, an expansive Christmas display appeared every December in the Silva family’s front yard in Mount Shasta. As each
holiday passed, the Silvas knew they would soon be unable to put up the extravagant attraction for the community. An agreement came about to move their creation down the street to a vacant lot, where the cemetery took over the task until vandalism and lack of maintenance found the project put away into the dust of a storage shed. Dave began by lighting their pole barn and putting 2,500 lights on a tall tree in their front yard. He learned of the horde of decorations from the Silva display. An inquiry led to several pieces coming to his home and joining the tree.4 continued on page 28
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As the years passed, Dave and Cathy collected more pieces. “We did repairs on the older Silva project, while the front yard began to grow into something of a gift to the community,” Dave says. The city donated a Santa house and the Douglas Lane Christmas attraction unfolded beneath the couple’s large pine trees. Snowflakes drift over the lights, as children’s warm breath forms small clouds along the walkway. The original Silva carousel of the Seven Dwarves spins over the ever-evolving wonderland. Christmas music mingled with laughter and the sounds of wonder from those losing themselves in the holiday spirit fill the air. An 18-foot-tall tree looks over the festivities, as cups of hot chocolate warm the participants. The Douglas Lane attraction is about giving. “I find unopened boxes of ornaments, people donate trees and toys,” Cathy says. “We find good homes for all of them.” The community gives back through a donation box for the electricity. Local businesses provide funds, hot chocolate and materials, making it a community treasure.
Walking through, more than 130 familiar cartoon characters populate the grounds. Fifty Christmas trees join the 12 blow-ups and three carousels. “Instead of counting sheep, I count the 50 reindeer we display,” says Dave. The couple begins setting up in October, often working until midnight. The day after Thanksgiving the lights come on every day until the first weekend in January. Rain or snow, Christmas continues on Douglas Lane. A canopy is set up for weather, an old-fashioned fire barrel is there for warmth and coffee and hot chocolate are served on Friday and Saturday evenings. “We love Christmas,” Cathy says. Dave smiles and looks at her, “We enjoy giving.” • Directions: Take the central Mount Shasta exit and turn west onto Old Stage Road. Continue north to Lassen Lane. Pass the cemetery and turn right down Douglas Lane.
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SUSAN TEVIS WAS NO TALLER than a microphone stand when she knew she wanted to be a music teacher. “I was in the fourth grade, and I loved how it made me feel when I was singing and playing instruments,” says Tevis, the founder, conductor and artistic director of the Children’s Choir of Chico. “Then when I was in seventh grade, I thought, ‘This room feels really safe and good. Wouldn’t that be fun to do with people?’” Since then, Tevis has amassed nearly a halfcentury of teaching experience, with about 100 students enjoying classes each year. The choral music education organization is a nonprofit dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives through musical excellence. “It’s an opportunity to share beautiful music with many different singers from many different age levels – from kindergartners to adult women and everybody in between,” Tevis says.
Each year, she looks for an educational blend of music, including gospels, Broadway tunes, art music and songs from around the world. “We have wonderful arrangements of folk songs – that’s how they learn about different parts of the world,” Tevis says. “When we do a song from Ghana, they learn about the culture and why they would sing a song like that.” Children’s Choir of Chico will perform quite a bit over the holidays, Tevis says, including at the Enloe Hospital Christmas tree lighting, the Downtown Chico Business Association’s tree lighting and the Glorious Sounds of the Season scholarship fundraising concert presented by Chico State University. The choir also does some traveling, and ventured to Europe last year. “In the cathedrals, when you get done singing and the sound just echoes, it’s absolutely beautiful,” Tevis says. “It’s stimulating for you as a person, as a musician and as a performer. People over there appreciate great music so much.”4 continued on page 32
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It’s an opportunity to share beautiful music with many different singers from many different age levels – from kindergartners to adult women and everybody in between.. Photos courtesy of The Children’s Choir of Chico
Music classes are open to children of all ages (there’s even a class for infants and their caregivers), and only one choir – Bel Canto for eighth grade and above – requires auditions. “Others are just ‘come and sing,’” Tevis says. She uses the Kodaly Concept – a natural progression that involves the sequential layering of skills. Over time, singers learn proper breathing techniques, proper articulation of words, critical listening, music literature, various voice characteristics and more. The concept aims to build musical literacy in all children. Tevis earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in piano pedagogy and music education from Chico State University, and studied at the Kodaly Pedagogical Institute in Hungary. She has been an adjunct faculty member at several institutions, and is frequently invited to present workshops at regional, state and national music conferences. She founded Children’s Choir of Chico in 2001. Classes are fee-based to help cover the cost of music, instructors, insurance and the like, but some scholarships are available. Rehearsals for next year begin Jan. 4.
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The Children’s Choir of Chico has earned local and national recognition for music literacy, education and artistry, and received the 2009 City of Chico Mayor’s Award for achievement in the arts. Tevis enjoys making the world a little bit smaller for young artists. “When they learn songs from other parts of the world, they discover that Iranian children are just like American children who are just like children from France, sitting on the grass and throwing balls to each other,” she says. “It shows that children and adults have the same feelings we do – it builds people with compassion and empathy. We’re building people through music.” • Children’s Choir of Chico • (530) 342-2775 www.childrenschoirofchico.org
Kerri Regan grew up in the North State and earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from San Francisco State University. A freelance writer and editor, Kerri enjoys exploring the North State with her husband and three children.
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EARLIER THIS YEAR, Dandelion Clothing, a fixture on Market Street since 1999, moved to a new location on Pine Street that’s airy, large and inviting. Owner Linda Morris is thrilled with the completely renovated new space. “We’re just amazed with it. We have more parking, more room, good windows and good lighting,” she says. And there’s a fresh exterior, painted by Wonderland Signs to match their logo. Dandelion carries not only clothing and accessories for women, but carefully tailors them to the local market. “We gear our products not only to local tastes, but to the local climate. So we carry lots of cotton, breathable fabrics. We have lines like Fresh Produce and styles that keep you cool,” says Morris, who is committed to filling the shop with unique merchandise not found at any store in the mall. To match Redding’s mild winters, she stocks lighter-weight winter coats. As fall’s chill turns into winter, customers seek out the cubbyholes nestled with socks and scarves for sale. Morris, who was raised in Medford, Ore., remembers strolling her baby through the streets of Ashland, admiring the shops there. She originally opened Dandelion as a boutique in tiny La Conner, Wash., a scenic waterfront village that draws lots of tourists to its restaurants and shops. She grew tired of the rain, though, and moved to Redding, where her now-grown daughter Angie Harnden lived. Angie helped her find her first Redding location, on Market Street, and still works with her mother, providing expertise on keeping Dandelion’s fashions current. Morris carries a variety of sizes and brands, says there’s something for everyone, and enjoys the personal touch of helping each customer find just the right items. She and her other employees offer a friendly, relaxed atmosphere in a shop overflowing not only with clothing, but with distinctive gift items such as scarves, scented candles, jewelry and bags. And Morris can’t imagine being located anywhere but downtown. “I’m not a mall person,” she says with a laugh. “And there’s always so much going on downtown – new shops and restaurants are opening.” 4 continued on page 36 DECEMBER 2015 ENJOY | 35
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Redmond’s vision for his business. Redmond says working with Riedel was a “dream.” “I gave him a concept of what I wanted and he worked with me beautifully,” Redmond says. “I looked forward to coming in to see what he had done. I’m incredibly happy with his work.” Riedel says he always works closely with a client. “I listen carefully to what the client wants and capture what they envision,” Riedel says. “John’s mural includes the Detroit skyline, boxer Joe Louis, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, the Blues Brothers and many other jazz and blues themes.” Riedel took a unique path to become an artist. 4 continued on page 40
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Artist Robert Riedel with his mural creation at Handsome John’s Speakeasy in Mount Shasta. “I had been painting and drawing since I was a little kid,” Riedel says. “When I was 14, my father gave me permission to take a figure drawing class at the junior college. I felt really grown up. My dad had me ride the bus to school. It boosted my self esteem. I received respect from my father and I aced the class.” The figure drawing class, of course, included nude models. “My friends my age were pretty immature about it,” Riedel says. Riedel was the youngest kid at the school and his friends teased him, but he was not deterred. “One of my drawings made it into the art show and it won. It was another boost,” Riedel says. Riedel’s artistic road has taken him to Guatemala, where he worked for three months painting murals at a hotel for room and board, to a mural in a friend’s bedroom and to College of the Siskiyous in Weed where he painted backdrops for theatrical productions. Riedel’s talent speaks for itself and he is gracious in giving credit for his success. “My mom has always supported my art and my wife is my inspiration,” Riedel says. • R.N.R. Custom Mural Design (530)-859-2439 www.rnrmurals.com
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H AV E N H U M A N E S O C I E T Y ’ S C A P TA I N L E E A N N S M I T H IT’S 6:30 AM AND CAPT. LEE ANNE SMITH is about to begin her day with a 65-dog meet-and-greet. She enters Haven Humane Society’s Morgan Adoption Center in Redding to a chaotic chorus of barking, and then walks along the kennels, acknowledging each dog and offering a biscuit. “Good morning.” “Hi, there!” “You’re a new dog.” Some body-slam the kennel gate or bark frantically. One hangs back fearfully. But most know the routine: The treat is gained when all four paws are on the ground. Smith, chief of operations at Haven and captain of animal regulations for the city of Redding, starts every work day that way so shelter dogs learn good things happen when they are calm. The morning ritual also lets her see how they are doing. After the canine hello, Smith heads over to Haven’s older building – the first stop for lost, dropped-off and stray animals. She counts 18 dogs in the queue for temperament testing, a tool to help match a dog with the right home. She’s the tester.
First up is an 8-year-old Australian shepherd cross fixated on leaving the room. The Aussie shrugs off a battery-powered blue octopus skittering across the floor, ignores a tossed tennis ball and doesn’t want her teeth checked, but likes being petted. Next is a 6-month-old squirmy Lab-mix puppy. He chases the tennis ball, isn’t bothered by an umbrella that pops open and tolerates Grabby Baby, a life-size doll Smith walks across the room to pester the pup. The puppy stiffens and gives a cold stare to the fake baby. His body language says: “Back off !” But Smith’s improvised baby doesn’t get it and continues to grab for the chewie treat. The pup relinquishes it. “Why are you in here, dude?” Smith asks the easy-going dog. Smith’s job is not all puppy play, of course. A California humane officer, she oversees four animal regulation officers and goes on some calls. The work includes vicious dogs, strays, animals in traffic and cases of neglect or cruelty. She also heads Haven’s adoption center and kennels, does educational outreach and administers Camp Love a Pet, where children socialize shelter dogs. “I love working with the animals. I love the joy they bring me,” Smith says.4 continued on page 44
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Smith, who has two grown daughters, shares her Redding home with border collie Chase (a canine officer whose role is being a calming presence to other dogs), German shepherd Tess, terrier Viva, Australian shepherd Ché and Chihuahua Emmy. Baby raccoons, ducks or owls sometimes live there too. Smith is a state-licensed wildlife rehabilitator, and she coordinates a small group of volunteers who work under her license to help fawns, squirrels, opossums and other rescued creatures in the North State. Smith has been with Haven 27 years, the longest of any employee. “She’s seen everything – at least once,” Haven CEO Mark Storrey notes. He praises her compassion, skill in reading animals and confident manner in interacting with them. “This is a very, very difficult career field to be in. It has a lot of ups and downs – high highs and low lows. It takes a very special person to do it any length of time. I respect that she continues to do as long as she has, and at such an amazing level.” The unflappable Smith enjoys problem-solving. “Our job isn’t to say, ‘Your dog is barking. Shut it up.’ Our job is to say, ‘Your dog is barking. What’s going on? What can we do to fix it?’” Smith grew up on Okinawa, Japan, where her father managed a U.S. Army store. “We had an Akita cross named Chip. He was an incredible dog. I always felt safe with him,” she says. Her first job was high-speed check sorter at a Federal Reserve bank in Texas. But she wanted a career with animals. She moved to Redding in 1981 and worked as a veterinary technician before switching to animal control. She enjoys being at Haven with colleagues who share passion, compassion and respect for animals. The toughest part of the job is euthanizing an animal, Smith says. Increased collaboration with rescue groups is reducing euthanasia rates at Haven. “Dog euthanasia is down more than half in the last three years,” Storrey says. “We’re really making a difference, and I’m loving it,” Smith says. But animals now stay longer – sometimes months – and it is especially difficult to euthanize an animal who has become well known to staff. “That’s like tearing part of your heart out,” Smith says. Overpopulation of dogs and cats is an overwhelming problem, she says. And the way to solve it, Smith stresses, is spaying and neutering pets. • www.havenhumane.org
Laura Christman is a freelance writer in Redding. She has a journalism degree from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and was a newspaper reporter, columnist and features editor. Contact her at laurachristman14@gmail.com.
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AS YOUNG PARENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS, Ryan and Rachel Thomas are happiest when everybody is bouncing off the walls. Somersaults, belly flops, jumping, twisting, slam dunks, acrobatics … it’s all fair game. Throw in the 50 megawatts of energy that comes from hosting simultaneous birthday parties and the Thomases just smile a little wider. As owners of Rare Air Trampoline Park, they embrace the ups and downs of running a business. In fact, it’s part of their business plan.
Rare Air opened its doors in April, bringing to life the couple’s vision to, as Ryan puts it, “create a place in Redding where kids can come and have fun and where families can hang out and exercise.” Opening a family-focused entertainment center had long been a goal of the Thomases, and after a lot of research with their partners, Terry and Marilyn Smith, they settled on a trampoline park. “We felt Redding was a good fit,” Ryan says. 4 continued on page 48 DECEMBER 2015 ENJOY | 47
Amanda Tamp, a Redding mother of one, certainly agrees. “I love it. I’ve never been to anything like that. We go several times a month and the kids just absolutely love it.” Tamp celebrated her son Jeffrey’s birthday party at Rare Air and it was such a success that she helped arrange a party for his Bella Vista Elementary School football teammates and the cheerleading squad. Unlike birthday party venues that feature a bevy of arcade games, Tamp feels like her money goes further at the trampoline park and the kids get more out of the experience. “Here, they’re doing something active and physical and they wear themselves out,” she says. Establishing a business that focuses on families was important, Rachel says. “We’re both from divorced parents, so we’re passionate about family.” That strong sense of family is evident behind the scenes at Rare Air, as the couple’s son, Ryder, 3 1/2, spends a fair amount of his day at the facility, as does the newest Thomas, 6-monthold Reid.
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Ryan first became interested in family entertainment centers while attending West Valley High School in Cottonwood and working part-time at Oasis Fun Center just north of Redding. His interest turned into a passion three years ago after attending an International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions convention in Orlando, Fla. While in Florida, he visited a couple of trampoline parks and his plans springboarded to life. “I thought it was a great idea,” Ryan recalls. Back home in Redding, however, he was completing his business degree at Simpson University and he and Rachel were expecting their first child. With a new family member on the way, Ryan put his business dream on hold and took a management position with Interstate Batteries. Rachel took a job managing Palm Beach Tan in Redding. Flash forward to the spring of 2014, with the idea of a trampoline park in Redding still percolating. Ryan and Rachel have Terry and Marilyn Smith (longtime owners of Oasis Fun Center) over for dinner. “Two weeks later, Terry calls and asks if I had ever heard of a trampoline park,” Ryan recalls. “I told him ‘yes.’ He says, ‘Would you want to own one?’” Ryan again answered in the affirmative. Both men then spent two weeks researching the idea and estimating 4 continued on page 50
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says her team has benefitted from outings at the trampoline park. “It’s a place to connect and grow stronger,” Brinton says. Students and staff played a form of “Quidditch,” the fantasy broomstick-flying game popularized in the “Harry Potter” book series, to emphasize the value of teamwork. Britton says Rare Air is a delight for the younger set, too, including her 3-year-old nephew. “They have the smaller trampolines which allow them to build confidence and they also have the toddler time when it’s just them.” Best of all, she says, kids are good and tuckered out at the end. “I don’t think people realize how exhausting jumping is. It’s very fulfilling.” • Rare Air Trampoline Park • 3625 Old 44 Drive, Redding (530) 221-1206 • www.rareairpark.com
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| BY MELISSA MENDONCA | PHOTOS: ALEXIS LECLAIR
Cooking Heart for the
CO O K K I TC H E N B O U T I Q U E I N R E D B L U F F FOUR BIG, BOLD LETTERS STAND ABOVE THE DOOR at 643 Main St. in downtown Red Bluff. COOK, they spell out. It’s a short, simple word, but to store owner Erin McCarthy, it represents the essence of a life mission that she’s intentionally set out to accomplish. “I want to provide tools that inspire people to cook and I want to connect people to our local agriculture, to the food they’re eating,” she says. “I think that’s really the whole point: know your food, know your farmer.” While the mission is crystal clear now, it wasn’t always. McCarthy’s journey to COOK has had many stops along the way, each one preparing her to land on Main Street, where landlord Janel Fitzgerald said, “We’ve been waiting for you!” when McCarthy finally decided to call on a property and develop a brick-and-mortar business.
A dietitian, McCarthy has worked in private clinical, public and community settings, including time at Head Start, in areas both urban and rural, from the Bay Area to the North State. While she found a level of satisfaction at each location, she says, “Nothing in the box was what I really wanted to do.” When she quit her last job, she started taking a long look at “what I could do in the world of nutrition that wasn’t what I had already done.” She consulted a good friend, saying, “I was hoping she’d have this grandiose plan for me.” Instead, she got a simple, “You were meant to do something, and whenever you figure out what it is, you should just do it” – which meant it was time to reflect on her experiences and get clear with her goals.4 continued on page 56
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She noticed a recurring theme with her clients that wove through all settings she had worked in. “No one would know the basics about their food,” she says. “I kept thinking, ‘I’ve got to figure out how to teach people how to cook.’” Then she went on a hike with Red Bluff area friends and they ended up in downtown Red Bluff after. The Palo Cedro native who had been living in the Bay Area was smitten. There was a “For Rent” sign in the window of a sweet little building. Everything clicked together for McCarthy. “It never even felt like a risk because it happened so fast and I didn’t even know what I was getting into,” she says with a huge smile. “Every step of the way it’s been completely meant to be.” What has developed is a kitchen boutique that encompasses “everything I love,” says McCarthy. Quality kitchen tools with unique design and impeccable construction are offered, but most exciting to McCarthy is the kitchen space for cooking classes and cold area for grab-and-go offerings of locally produced goods. People gather around these last two areas, making connections, sharing ideas and supporting each other. “Everyone kind of finds each other,” she says, noting with pride how excited she is to work with local food producers by connecting them with new consumers. An early connection was with chef Tiffany Greer, who was starting up Fork and Spoon around the same time COOK was being developed. Greer started bringing in fresh salads that customers could grab from the refrigerator on a lunch break. She has expanded her role to include teaching cooking classes, always focusing on locally produced foods. “We have so many people who are producing in this community,” says McCarthy. “It’s not difficult to source things locally.” Among the items in the cold case at COOK are Shasta Kombucha, Salt and Savor Sauerkraut of Dunsmuir, raw milk cheese from Pedroso and pork, beef, chicken and eggs from several local ranchers. Although these are all available to customers who walk in for them, she says it’s particularly fun when customers meet the producers at cooking classes and special tasting events she holds. “I think the farmers and vendors are always kind of surprised by the questions,” she says, noting that people yearn to know more about the food they are buying. “Once you understand who you’re supporting with your dollar, it means so much more.” This opportunity to connect people and help them find better routes to health through local nutrition has been the payoff for the leaps of faith McCarthy took finding her passion as an entrepreneur. “I’m not just supporting myself, but I’m supporting other people as well, and that’s what matters to me,” she says. “I feel settled, like I’ve landed. It feels like I’m part of something bigger, too. Like I’m growing this community.” • COOK 643 Main St., Red Bluff (530) 690-2374 www.cookredbluff.com
Melissa Mendonca is passionate about adding stamps to her passport and just as enthusiastic about her hometown of Red Bluff. A graduate of San Francisco State and Tulane universities, she believes in mentoring and service to create communities everyone can enjoy. Her favorite words are rebar, wanderlust and change. 56 | ENJOY DECEMBER 2015
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| BY AL ROCCA
Belle Mill Flume main trestle. Photo courtesy of Special Collections, Chico State University Library.
The rushing, cool water of mill flumes fascinated the general. Photo courtesy of Special Collections, Chico State University Library
streaming live A RIDE IN THE BELLE
IN 1878, AT AGE 41, Charles Ellsworth was already a wealthy lumberman. He owned the successful Belle Mill Sawmill, located northeast of Red Bluff near Lyman Springs. Ellsworth had purchased the sawmill in 1872, and while plenty of pine timber remained near the mill, the aggressive businessman wanted a more efficient and profitable method for getting his product down the hillsides to his warehouse at the town of Sesma – just east of the railroad station at Tehama. After hearing about the success of logging efforts in Nevada that used V-shaped water flumes, Ellsworth decided to give it a try. The result was a 30-mile-long, wide-planked wooden flume that followed the natural terrain down to the valley floor and the Sacramento River. The flume, for the most part, sat up on stout horizontal support brackets that hugged the ground. However, at several points, the flume needed to cross small canyons. To do this, his men erected intricate timber-trestles, one of which stood an impressive 110 feet above the canyon floor. The Belle Mill Flume held the title of California's first long-distance water flume. In October 1878, the sawmill caught fire and was completely destroyed. Several millworkers remained, sending recently cut boards and constructed boxes down the flume. A correspondent for Red Bluff 's first newspaper, The People’s Cause, who had been sent up the mill to cover the story on the fire, decided that he and a companion would “shoot the flume.” Despite strict “no ride” regulations, it was common knowledge that numerous people had occasionally taken short rides. On October 20, 1878, the two men reasoned: “If we could muster courage to launch a box with ourselves aboard, we were sure of a happy trip, provided we got the box and no accident befell us.” The intrepid pair selected the widest boards they could find and quickly assembled 60 | ENJOY DECEMBER 2015
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what they described as the “best box ever manufactured.” This is their account of the flume adventure: At half past 9am we “launched” with plenty of water [in the flume], a fair wind, and everything favorable for a splendid trip. We left the dock in a hurry as it was a pretty steep grade and our speed was at the rate of a mile in five minutes—pretty good for a flume box. We went down grades and around curves, and in 30 minutes were on the high trestle above Finley’s, 110 feet from the ground and sailing along as smoothly as one could wish. The view from the top of the trestle would have been splendid if it had been in some other locality, say for instance, on the top of Mount Washington. As it is, all one can see is a broken, barren country, producing nothing but scrub oak, manzanita, chaparral and rocks. Below the lake at Finley’s, the water failed us and our huge box, that we thought incomparable, would hardly move, and the other boxes behind came along with a rush, striking our box and sending a perfect shower of water over us; but it was all right, we were in for a jolly time and wanted to get wet. After pushing, coaxing and working ourselves… we finally discarded the unwieldy craft, begged into another box, and so finished the trip. To anyone contemplating a ride in the flume, I would advise for a box to ride in well-seasoned lumber, not too wide, plenty of water, good faith in Providence and a string to hold on your bonnet. •
Al Rocca is Professor Emeritus of Education at Simpson University. He is the author of numerous books and articles on local history. His most current work, A History of Redding: The Early Years, is available at Enjoy the Store.
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Holiday Glamour BEAUTY TRICKS FOR YO U R S E A S O N A L F E S T I V I T I E S THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS HERE, and chances are your social calendar is filled with everything from after-work cocktails to family get-togethers. Ready to be the life of the party? We’ve got you covered with beauty tricks that are as unexpected as they are festive. Now all you have to do is prepare to make an entrance! Gild your lids. Why settle for basic brown when you can really sparkle? Layer a shimmering gold on lids, accentuated with a smoky silver shadow at the edges of the eyes and on the bottom lash lines. The combination is party-ready and surprisingly flattering—on all skin tones. Metallic makeup can flatter anyone as long as it’s applied correctly. Go for sexy lined eyes this party season. It’s the equivalent of wearing seven-inch heels—strong and powerful. Draw a line along your upper and lower lids by looking into a mirror so that both hands are free. Holding eye firm, draw dashes along lash lines with a felt-tip liner. Connect the dashes to create one precise line.4 continued on page 64
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Need a reminder on how to create the perfect smoky eye? Follow these simple steps to ensure your shadow looks soft and sooty, but never slept in. How to do it: Trace the upper lid with a soft black pencil to add intensity to the lash line. Then gently smudge it with your fingertip to diffuse the line. Then, using a medium-size domed brush, apply inky powder to the crease of the eye. Then blend it downward for a wash of color over the entire lid. Now with a smaller brush with firm bristles, press a gunmetal shade into the lower lash line. Apply a silver powder to the inner corners to lighten the overall effect. Finally, pile on mascara—if there was ever a time and place for lashing out, it’s the holiday office party. Now you don’t have to go with grays and blacks for a smoky eye. Plums, greens and bronzes can all create a look that is festive and glamorous without coming on too strong. Hit the matte. Take your high-impact red, berry, or wine lip color straight up—without a side of shine. Define your boundaries: Buy a liner in the same shade as your lipstick, and outline with it first. Or use a brush to apply color straight from the tube with the necessary precision. Chances are you’ve been cautioned not to pair a scarlet mouth with smoky eyes, but that’s a myth. As long as your shadow is soft, you won’t look overdone. For party season you want hair that is rich, smooth and shiny—think Veronica Lake with a peekaboo bang. Howto: Shampoo and blow-dry your locks, then create a deep side part by following the highest arch of your eyebrow. Next, set your hair in rollers for 15 minutes. They’re a foolproof way to achieve this style at home. Brush out the curls and finish with hairspray. Sound like too much? Don’t worry—the polished pony is always in style, or go with this season’s version of a ballerina bun. Think of your nails as an accessory to complete your look. This season, stay on trend by asking your manicurist for longer, almond-shaped nails, which are best worn with nude, beige and red shades. If you prefer to keep your length squared off and short, platinum, silver and gold hues flatter all skin tones and look good day or night. Finish off a party outfit with a sexy scent. Make an intense scent easier to wear by spraying it into the air and walking through the mist. Follow these tips and you’ll most certainly be remembered fondly, long after the festivities have ended. •
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| BY CLAUDIA MOSBY | PHOTOS: PAULA SCHULTZ
MUSEUM OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ART SOMETIMES AN UNLIKELY COLLABORATION results in a creative outcome. Such was the case when former Butte County supervisors Jane Dolan and Maureen Kirk invited Enloe Hospital staffer Trudy Duisenberg to look at an empty building they thought the hospital might want to occupy. Duisenberg brought along friend Pat Macias, former director of Chico’s 1078 Gallery, who knew art collector Reed Applegate in what turned into sort of a “six degrees of separation” success story. Thus, the Museum of Northern California Art—or “monca”—was born.
Realizing it would take time to raise the needed $500,000 in capital (the nonprofit expects to begin renovations next year), Macias knew monca had to begin “acting like a museum,” so it started the Driving Docents program. “We bought a used yellow school bus—one of the smaller ones—at a garage sale and now take our program into third-grade classrooms,” she says. Many of the docents are former teachers and the museumon-wheels is aligning its program with Common Core standards.4 ontinued on page 68
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“We take in a piece of artwork that we have created a lesson plan around,” says Macias, “talk about the art, the artist, and teach kids the difference between a museum and a gallery.” A recent lesson, “From Realism to Abstraction,” featured the work of blind artist Richard Hornaday. Docents used related vocabulary (line, shape, color, etc.) during the lesson and then had students work in teams; one blindfolded student created art within a mat area from supplies chosen by a second student before the two switched roles. “We then had students describe their artwork using two of the words discussed during the lesson,” says Macias. “Students just love it.” Monca operates a second program for high school students called “Lunch with an Artist.” “We ask each high school to choose two art students in the fall and in the spring,” adds Macias. “We take them to the studio where they get to work with the artist, enjoy a catered lunch and leave with a sketchpad and quality markers.” Instituted when monca received a grant through the City of Chico, Macias hopes to secure funding to continue the program. The organization also hosts “pop-up museums,” occupying empty retail space to create month-long exhibits. The inaugural event was all about the permanent collection. “We've held pop-ups on Veterans, Art & Technology and more recently on Engaging Challenged
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Communities, which was all about how the museum will address autism, blindness and mental challenges,” Macias says. “We see ourselves as being inclusive for the whole community, a place we want everyone to be able to access.” Built in 1927, the building needs some upgrades, including an ADA-compliant access ramp that Macias estimates will cost $150,000. “We are not doing major things,” she says. “We love the inside—it’s beautiful. The foyer is all Terrazzo marble and has a vaulted ceiling. We will redo the floors but mostly it just needs some loving care.” The permanent collection will come from Applegate’s private supply, artwork from Northern California artists like Robert Arneson, Nathan Oliveira, Roy DeForest, Wayne Tiebaud, Jenny Robinson and Janet Turner, two- and three-dimensional works that he has been amassing since the 1960s. Mediums include printmaking, photography, drawing and ceramics. • www.monca.org (530) 891-4304
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M A K I N G T H E M O S T O F YO U R H O L I DAY S E A S O N GLITTERED ORNAMENTS, SHINING LIGHTS, gift giving and holiday soirées en masse—this is the stuff that Christmas is made of. But those tangible, palpable things are only a fraction thereof. Warm holiday traditions, ones that showcase the love of family and friends, the ones that help us to extend our hand to a stranger, the ones that remind us to stop to enjoy the laughter of a child, ones that are carried on through generations or those that are born into your family – those are the parts of Christmas we can carry in our hearts all year long. Here are six of our favorite holiday traditions to consider adding to your repertoire. 4 continued on page 72 DECEMBER 2015 ENJOY | 71
SCOUT OUT THE PERFECT TREE We don’t often give a second thought to running down to the pop-up Christmas tree lot or local hardware giant and paying big bucks for a top-notch evergreen. While these are perfectly viable options for finding a beautiful Christmas tree, they are not the only options in the North State. Pick up a permit for $10 at your local Forest Service location (visit www.fs.usda.gov/stnf for more information). Set aside a full day for a Christmas tree hunt. Grab your cold weather garb (snow boots, gloves and extra socks are a must), a saw, a tape measure (trees have a way of looking much bigger in your home than they do in the forest!), rope and bungee cords. Pack a lunch, snacks and a container full of hot apple cider and caravan your way to a fun-filled adventure in the trees. Bonus: bring a sled, snowshoes or an innertube and play in the snow - after you’ve rounded up the perfect conifer, that is.
PICK OUT A FEW NEW PRETTIES FOR YOUR TREE What better way to document your year’s most memorable experiences than to find ornaments that represent them? Go out for hot chocolate and then buzz around town and allow each member of the family to purchase an ornament. Set a budget and get creative with where you find them. Plenty of big-box stores have a lovely assortment (many of them are on sale, too), but some local shops carry specialty ones that you aren’t likely to find anywhere else. If your family is the crafty type, whip out the craft supplies and make ornaments. Either way, it’ll be a sweet memory maker.
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Let’s face it: Decorating your tree can either be a chore or a blessing. It’s all about perspective. Make it a joyful experience by having everyone participate. Let the tallest members of the family string the lights, while the little ones are responsible for decorating the lower branches. Make an old-school popcorn garland to adorn your tannenbaum. Bake some cookies to munch on while you decorate, play your favorite holiday tunes, dress in your funkiest holiday socks or pajamas, wear reindeer ears or Santa hats. As cheesy as it may seem, those quirky little traditions are what stay with us most through the years.4 continued on page 74 72 | ENJOY DECEMBER 2015
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CREATE A “NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS” BOX FOR EACH MEMBER OF THE FAMILY GIVE OF YOUR HEART We all have that special neighbor who goes above and beyond all year long to be kind to us, or the clerk at our favorite supermarket who knows us by name and makes our day better the moment we hit her line. Or maybe we’ve noticed the man or woman on the street corner who doesn’t seem to be warm enough in the brisk night air. Take this opportunity to do something they’ll never forget. Drop off a basket of goodies at your neighbor’s house and have your family sing a carol favorite as you make your delivery. Surprise the clerk with a jar of your delicious homemade cranberry sauce or an ornament for her tree. Bring a coat, a blanket and a pillow to the man or woman who needs it. Kindness and love—It’s the reason for the season, after all. •
Help satiate everyone’s urge to pounce on the pile of gifts before Christmas morning by allowing everyone to open just one gift the night before. Each box could include snuggly pajamas, cozy socks, a cool mug for cocoa, popcorn, a holiday-themed book, movie or album, gift cards for Christmas Eve dinner and our personal favorite, an “ADMIT ONE: Round Trip Pass on the Mom & Dad Express” coupon to take the kids on a tour of the town to see it lit up in all of its Christmas glory. A holiday-themed photo/memory box is a great way to package the gift without having to use wrapping paper. It’ll double as a place to safely keep your ornaments and other holiday treasures until next year.
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Building hopes C R E AT E D 4 A C A U S E I N C H I C O IN A SEASON OF GIVING, the bar is often set high to find offerings with meaning. There are so many variables: Is it local? Handmade? Unique? Will a purchase support a good cause? If the questions overwhelm, a visit to Chico’s Created4ACause could be the remedy. An endeavor of Butte County’s Work Training Center, the boutique is a place to find or make handmade gifts that resonate with the bonus of supporting individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities finding community through work. The large, light-filled shop at 830 Broadway St. combines handmade retail in the space once used solely by All Fired Up, a ceramics painting studio. In acquiring the studio, the Work Training Center added a work and recreational opportunity for its clients as well as a spot to showcase the creations of its varied other work training programs, such as sewing and woodworking. Everything is open to the public, including ceramic painting.4 continued on page 78
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“We’ve been successfully hosting paint-your-own-ceramics parties,” says Executive Director Don Krysakowski. Visitors may paint their own ceramics to create personalized gifts or may choose from a selection of pieces created by clients, including painted bisqueware and freeform clay creations such as bowls, flower pots and Blessing Birds. The birds are hand-formed and hand painted, so each is one of a kind. They include a small hole for a personalized message, or blessing, to be written, rolled up, and delivered with the bird. Created4ACause garden totems have become popular because they allow flexibility and creativity while staying simple as a way to add art to the yard. Created with ceramic pieces stacked on a metal pipe, a family can customize their own with each member painting a specific piece, or a customer may select multiple pieces created by Work Training Center clients. Or they may combine talents of family, friends and clients. In the wood shop, clients create everything from small wooden soap boxes to large planter boxes to wine crates and owl and bat boxes. “We're constantly on the lookout for ways to personalize things,” says Krysakowski, noting that just about anything can be personalized with a company logo or message. A local rice company has its products artfully packaged in a customized box sized for shipping. Clients in the sewing program create sturdy canvas bags ideal for farmer’s markets. They’ve constructed travel bags with clear plastic fronts to safely store TSA-approved toiletries in carryon items and keep a selection of string backpacks. Each item is developed with quality construction enough to be fine as a gift in and of itself. Or it can be the base for a custom project developed either by the giver or Work Training Center clients. The canvas bags, for example, may be painted and embellished for more personalized giving. “The entire concept of the Work Training Center is that we’re trying to advance our clients’ abilities as much as we can,” says Krysakowski. He notes that there’s a “value and satisfaction they get from a job and a job well done.” While Created4ACause is one of the newest endeavors, it joins other opportunities, such as landscaping, recycling and light manufacturing. “The challenge we have is to offer the variety of jobs that will allow people to move along
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the socioeconomic spectrum,” he adds. About 400 clients are engaged in formal day and work programs, with another 300 or so joining in social events sponsored by the organization, including dances and field trips. For while work is important, so too is play. “To the extent we can engage our clients in the community on a regular basis, it serves their plans well,” says Krysakowski, listing off places they have visited, including Turtle Bay and the Sundial Bridge, San Francisco Giants and Sacramento Rivercats games, and Seattle. Independent living is a goal the Work Training Center sets with clients, and this includes supporting social development as well as workability. “A lot of our challenge is to convince local business owners the values and contributions of our clients,” he adds. They usually just need extra coaching to successfully get a job done. Otherwise, he says, they possess three of the most important qualities needed in an employee: they show up to work, are drug free and want to be there. Whether you want base supplies for your own gifting creations, an opportunity to paint ceramics, or an opportunity to cross names off your gift list with ready-to-wrap handmade items, Created4ACause may just have what you need. And if you don't find exactly what you want, be sure to talk with someone. “We’re open to ideas,” says Krysakowski. “If nothing else, we’d like to make this a place the community has a definite stake in holding onto.” • Created4ACause 830 Broadway St., Chico www.created4acause.org Melissa Mendonca is passionate about adding stamps to her passport and just as enthusiastic about her hometown of Red Bluff. A graduate of San Francisco State and Tulane universities, she believes in mentoring and service to create communities everyone can enjoy. Her favorite words are rebar, wanderlust and change.
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MUSICIAN ROY ROGERS was born in Redding in 1950, and has been recognized as one of the finest practitioners and innovators of the modern slide guitar. Nominated eight times for Grammy awards and three times for the prestigious Blues Music Awards, he started playing the guitar at 12. “They never had to tell me to practice. I loved the guitar. I loved practicing. When I got into a band it was like, ‘Wow! What was that?’ All these guys are playing together.” As a young rock ‘n’ roller influenced by Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley, he got hooked on the Delta Blues while listening to a recording of a 1938 Carnegie Hall concert that included performances of jazz, blues and gospel.
“That was when the blues thing hit me. The power and the essence of it struck me like a thunderbolt,” Rogers says. “And then there’s the feel and the groove, especially when it’s between the lines and really laid back.” Spending a lot of his early days in San Francisco, he says, “I started seeing all of these old blues guys playing live in front of me. The whole scene at the Avalon and Fillmore clubs was wide open; it convinced me that it was the style of music I wanted to express.” Rogers began touring with Bay Area bands, and two years later, he joined John Lee Hooker’s Coast to Coast, launching a lifelong friendship.4 continued on page 82
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“He was really a man that was comfortable in his own skin. He knew how to communicate about what he saw in life. Like all great blues work, his was not talking about the flavor of the month, but real things people feel and experience in life. Guys like that, who are digging that deep into a form of music, are like being next to a Zen master.” In 1986, Rogers struck out on his own with his Delta Rhythm Kings band, releasing his debut solo album, the W.C. Handy Award-nominated “Chops Not Chaps.” He followed that up with “Slidewinder” and closed out the decade with “Blues on the Range.” By 1990, Rogers slid behind the controls to produce Hooker’s comeback album, “The Healer,” and several others. That same year, he was featured on the soundtrack for the film “The Hot Spot” which he recorded with Hooker, Miles Davis and Taj Mahal. Next up, Rogers begin collaborating with good friend and harmonica virtuoso/vocalist Norton Buffalo to record the highly acclaimed “R&B” album. The duo continued to record and perform as a duet until Norton’s death in 2009. “My writing influences come from a lot of different places,” he says. “However, I will always have a blues–based foundation in my songwriting.” Legendary Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek hooked up with Rogers in 2008 and they made three records together over a fiveyear period of collaboration. Rogers has largely ignored the big-label approach to making music by selfreleasing his albums on his independent label, Chops Not Chaps Records.
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On his latest CD release, “Into The Wild Blue,” he transcends the blues into a rocking Southern stew with his long-time trio, the Delta Rhythm Kings. “I make records when I have something to say. When I feel the songs I’m working on are strong enough. I’ve never done the typical make-a-record, go-on-tour-to-support-it thing. I make a record when I feel I’m ready.” Rogers offers up a foot stomping assortment of blues-tinged jams recorded with long time bassist Steve Ehrmann, drummer Kevin Hayes, keyboardist Jim Pugh and special guests, violinist Carlos Reyes and singer Omega Rae. “There’s nothing better than when you’re playing in front of a crowd,” says Rogers, “whether it’s a small club, a festival, a big club, it doesn’t matter. There’s nothing like that communication that can happen between a performer and an audience. That will never get old. Every gig is like waking up in the morning, saying, I’m alive. It’s a new day. It’s a new audience. You give it your best shot. You never rest on your laurels. Ever. That’s the worst possible thing a performer can do. And you always stretch it.” • www.roy-rogers.com Phil Reser has written stories on major American rock and music acts for newspapers, magazines and radio stations since receiving his journalism degree from San Francisco State University. His media contributions include the New York Times, San Francisco Examiner, Chico Enterprise-Record, KCHO & KFPR Public Radio, Blues Revue and Rolling Stone magazines.
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THE SUN IS SETTING SOONER, and the nights are getting longer, and that means Christmas is quickly approaching. There are fewer things that herald the holidays like carols and hot chocolate, roasted chestnuts and, of course, giant logging trucks bedazzled with Christmas lights. Because, really, what’s Christmas without a big rig decorated like a Christmas tree? There’s only one place where all these holiday hallmarks can be got in one evening, and that’s the Fortuna city Electric Lighted Truck Parade. This small community of about 12,000 has combined the traditions of Christmas cheer and coastal logging to celebrate in a unique way that
really speaks to the meaning of the season and the roots of this community. “Yeah, I think it started because of our logging industry,” says Dianna Rios, the Executive Director of the Fortuna Business Improvement District, which sponsors the parade. But the parade has grown over the years to include more than just logging big rigs: dump trucks and the California Conservation Corps participate, and in recent years the parade has opened itself to other businesses. “Last year they had the youngest kids award, and kids came in their fourwheelers,” laughs Rios.4 continued on page 86
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There’s something about the industrial rigs, gently rolling by and generating the soft, colored lights of Christmas – these otherwise hard, heavy machines, spreading Christmas cheer, then followed by children and, well, other displays. “Last year, businesses also wanted to compete, so some put lights on a flatbed truck and did a fashion show,” says Rios, which must really be a sight: blue-collar truckers and highheeled fashionistas parading side-by-side. The Electric Lighted parade begins at the Redwood Village Shopping Center at 6:30 pm, and rolls through Fortuna, passing the seniors homes, explains Rios, so everybody has the opportunity to see the parade. Then the parade concludes about 7:30 pm around Eleventh and Main Streets, where the best of show are judged, and the community joins in Christmas sing-alongs, with candles and carols. While the lights and the engine roar create enough cause and commotion to draw the community together, the parade has also combined with the Redwood Village Merchants Association to feature the Village’s annual Christmas open house. What began as a way for merchants to say thank you to their customers, has turned into a front for festivity. Shops decorate their stores and frost their windows, as well as offer goodies such as cookies, hot chocolate and coffee. It just depends on the shop, says Rios, but some even offer events for kids, “like making a candy cane reindeer, or writing a letter to Santa.” Shops also offer the opportunity for guests to participate in a raffle in which they can win Fortuna bucks, which is like a cashiers check that is redeemable at
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participating shops in Fortuna. Overall, between the parade and decorated shop fronts, Rios says, “there’s a nice warmy, homey, Christmassy feel.” And this year, she is especially excited to announce that the event will offer an ice-skating rink. So after chilling out at the ice-skating rink, and before singing the Christmas carols, she hopes people will find a spot along the thoroughfare, warm themselves by the fire pits that will dot the course of the parade. Or come early, and ride in one of the horsedrawn carriages that will be running before the parade’s procession. So if you’re looking for a good way to welcome the Christmas season, or an excuse to travel to the coast, join Fortuna residents Friday evening, December 10, and watch the trucks parade by. • Electric Lighted Truck Parade Friday, December 10 at 6:30pm directory.fortunabusiness.com/event/electric-lighted-parade Parade starts at the Redwood Village Shopping Center
Jordan Venema is a freelance writer and California native. He’s a fan of wild stories, impetuous traveling, live music, and all the food. But mostly, he’s a fan of his six-year old son, Cassian. He can be contacted by email at jordan.venema@gmail.com.
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Start a Tradition
Baby, it’s Cold Outside WA R M U P W I T H W I N T E R F E S T I N D O W N T O W N R E D D I N G Light the lights and kick off the holiday season with some down-home, downtown holiday cheer on Friday, Dec. 4—and then get ready as Viva Downtown and the Shasta County Arts Council welcome you along for a winter’s worth of fun. It all begins at 5 p.m. in the festively decorated Atrium on the Market Street Promenade, where revelers can take pictures with Santa, warm up with some hot cocoa and enjoy some cherished holiday songs performed by a trio of North State singing groups. Everybody is then invited to follow the carolers out to the upper level of the downtown parking structure to watch as the twinkly lights on the historic holiday tree come to life at 6:25 p.m. The fun has just begun, though. Prior to the tree lighting, inside the Atrium, people can learn all about WinterFest, a three-month-long festival of sorts to showcase the latest in live music, theater, exhibits, gallery shows and special events taking place in December, January and February. More than 20 downtown businesses, event organizers and promoters will be represented in the Atrium to share the excitement over what they have coming up during the winter months. Results Radio staffers will be on hand selling special WinterFest raffle tickets to benefit the Toys for Tots program.
For a $10 donation, you can pull a full arm’s length of tickets. Put your raffle tickets in the can next to the WinterFest event of your choice and if you’re lucky, your number will be drawn and you’ll win tickets to a Cascade Theatre show, a Shasta County Arts Council event, a dinner downtown, a gift certificate to your favorite shop or one or more of dozens of other prizes. The winning tickets will be announced after the tree-lighting ceremony and you must be present to win. “It’s a nice kickoff idea for WinterFest and it’s definitely family oriented,” says Debra Lucero, the Shasta County Arts Council’s executive director. “We want to show people how much there is to do in Redding.” Representatives with the Shasta Historical Society also will be available to share information on the North State’s rich history of holiday celebrations. “Be sure to stop by and you can learn about Christmas past, present and future,” says Viva Downtown’s John Truitt. A fun part of that future includes the third annual Hops & Shops on Feb. 20. That downtown favorite marks the end of WinterFest. Be sure to visit www.winterfestredding.org often. New events and attractions are being added daily. DECEMBER 2015 ENJOY | 95
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CASTLE LAKE AND SNOW Dr. Chris Nelson enjoys capturing landscapes, photographing local events and creating portraits, visible at: ReddingCalifornia.Photography. Chris is the dental director at Hill Country Health and Wellness Center: HillCountryClinic.org and also works with his father, Dr. Mike Nelson, at NelsonFamilyDentalGroup.com.
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aby’s first smile, first step, first word… these are developmental milestones that families celebrate. Just like the scarlet and gold changing of the fall leaves, the white sheen of frost or snow blanketing winter mountains, milestones are dramatic, outward indications that your little one is progressing through seasons of child development. Your child will acquire skills gradually. You have to roll over before you can sit up, babble and coo before you talk, walk before you can skip and run! It’s true - just like snowflakes, every single child is unique. Every baby, every child, may not grow and develop according to a set schedule, but their development progresses much like the seasons - spring to summer, summer to fall, fall to winter. Typical early childhood development, including brain development, follows a general sequence and it is important for parents to be aware of progress or any possible delays. It’s fun and helpful for parents to keep track of milestone achievements. It can be in a baby book, on a chart, or even in a notepad or on lined paper. Throughout your child’s seasons of development, be sure to keep up on well child doctor visits, making sure your child’s health and development are on track. If you are concerned about your child’s progress, your pediatrician or family doctor can give you expert advice. The more parents learn about child development, the more realistic their expectations will be for their child’s early abilities and behavior. It’s a lot less frustrating to understand baby’s cry as a cue. “I’m hungry,” “I’m sleepy,” “I want to play,” or “Help! I’m wet!” This nonverbal language lets you know your child needs you. Increasing your knowledge of child development will help you interpret these cues and continue to communicate with your child as s/he grows. Some great places to learn about child development are www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones and www.zerotothree.org/child-development.
Does your child’s development seem absolutely extraordinary? That’s because it is! That tiny hand that once grasped your little finger will advance in the course of a few years to a chubby hand grasping a pencil and writing her own name. No matter how your child’s developmental milestones roll out, each and every one is cause for celebration. First 5 Shasta is building a pathway to success for young children ages 0-to-5. As stewards of Proposition 10 tobacco tax revenues, they invest over $1 million each year in quality programs, services, and activities that better the lives of Shasta County’s youngest residents. Working in partnership with the community, their investment grows and the pathway becomes strong. Get involved: www.first5shasta.org
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Our Children • Our Future • Our Business
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December Recipe As I stroll down memory lane in my mind, I recall a dessert bar I tried for the first time after a workout at the gym – yes, the gym! It was December, several years ago. One of the girls in our step class surprised us all after a workout with a large tray of Carmelitas. It was her Christmas gift to us, along with the recipe. Just thinking about them, I knew I needed to share
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this recipe. I knew exactly what the recipe card looked like, and I finally found the recipe card she gave me all those years ago. I wish I could remember her name to give her credit, but it wasn’t noted on the card. Consider these for your Christmas party this year. You won’t be disappointed! Enjoy, and merry Christmas!
O AT M E A L C A R M E L I TA S Servings: 36 bars
CRUST 2 cups flour 2 cups quick cooking rolled oats (oatmeal) 1 ½ cups firmly packed brown sugar 1 tsp. soda ½ tsp. salt 1 ¼ cup butter, softened
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips ½ cup chopped nuts 1 - 12 oz. jar (1 cup) caramel ice cream topping 3 T flour
PREP TIME: 30 minutes BAKE TIME: 28-32 minutes TOTAL TIME: 58-62 minutes
DIRECTIONS STEP 1: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9x13inch pan. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup and level off. In a large bowl, blend all crust ingredients until crumbly. Press half of the crumbs, about 3 cups, into prepared pan. Reserve the remaining crumbs for topping. STEP 2: Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. STEP 3: Sprinkle crust with chocolate chips and nuts. Blend caramel topping and 3 T flour. Drizzle over chocolate and nuts. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. STEP 4: Return to the oven and bake an additional 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. STEP 5: Chill for 1 to 2 hours or until filling is set before cutting.
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Lana Granfors has resided in Redding since moving here from Texas in 1975. She devotes time to her passions: family, travel, gardening and cooking. A self-taught cook, her recipes are created with an emphasis on fresh ingredients, ease of preparation and of course, flavor.
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Growing with You... During the Holidays and Beyond While spending time with your family this holiday season, keep in mind these simple signs that mom and dad may be needing help at home:
8 Caregiving Considerations 1. MEDICAL CONDITION – Has your loved one been diagnosed with a disease, illness or other medical condition that could impact their daily living? How is the medical condition likely to cause limitations to a person’s abilities now or in the future?
5. BEHAVIOR – Does your loved one seem anxious or irritable? Does being away from home make them uncomfortable? Do they seem depressed? Are they inconsistent in the things they say? Does your loved one remember names, places and current events?
2. DRIVING - If your loved one drives, is there reason to believe they pose an above average risk for being involved in an accident? How are their reflexes, vision and ability to respond in an unexpected situation? Are they likely to get lost and panic?
6. MEDICATION - Can your loved one manage their medications properly including dosage, frequency and changes to prescriptions? Do they understand why they are taking the medications? Are prescriptions getting refilled in a timely fashion?
3. FOOD/NUTRITION – Is your loved one eating balanced meals? Is their weight stable? Are they able to prepare meals? Are they able to manage grocery shopping? Do they have a reasonable variety of food in the refrigerator (with future expiration dates)?
7. FINANCES – Does it appear that your loved one is capable of making sound financial decisions? Are they able to manage their personal finances? Are bills being paid in a timely fashion? Do they have a reasonable amount of cash on hand?
4. HYGIENE - How does your loved one look and smell including their breath? Does it appear they are bathing regularly? How are their overall appearance, grooming and ability to match clothing compared to prior years? Do their bed linens and bath towels appear clean? Are they able to manage the laundry?
8. MAIL - Is the mail stacking up? Do you see any past due or delinquency notices? Does your loved one appear to be a target for solicitation offers?
If you have a family member experiencing any of these issues, it may be time to get involved. To learn more about how Home Helpers can empower your loved one to remain safely at home, call us to schedule a free in-home assessment. Our amazing staff of caregivers works 24/7 to allow peace of mind for you and independence for your loved one. When family can’t do it all your Home Helpers family can! For more information, or to schedule a complimentary in-home assessment, call Home Helpers at (530) 226-8350, or visit www.reddinghomehelpers.com
From all of us at Home Helpers, have a M erry Christmas! e Helpers
Sharon Clark, Owner/CEO Hom
LIGHT GIVER Imagine 60,000 incandescent Christmas lights and 7,500 LEDs all moving in synchronization to holiday music being broadcast on a low-power FM radio station. That’s what I call getting into the holiday spirit! You don’t have to imagine it. You can see it for yourself this holiday season as the Van Gent family of Redding presents its ninth annual Redding Lights display on El Verano Street in southeast Redding. We are so grateful to Michelle and Steve Van Gent and their sons Matthew, Ethan and Paul for this wonderful gift to our community. And after talking with Michelle, I didn’t have to ask why the Van Gents devote so much time and so many resources to this family project. I knew that the reason is the season and the season is all about love. And it’s the love that beams every night during the holidays from the Van Gents’ yard on El Verano. Michelle told me of a mother who had cancer recently and was going through treatments. During the treatments, she would come by the display. The lights gave her peace and soothing, and made everything easier to bear. As Michelle says, “You never know what people are going through. If we make even a few minutes a little better for them and help them forget their worries for awhile, then it’s well worth it.” I think you want to know how much their electricity bill increases during the six weeks the display is illuminated. I know I did. I was amazed that it only goes up by $100 or so. That’s it! Come see Redding Lights this month. You’ll find the Van Gent home at 2499 El Verano Street in Redding. More information about this outstanding display can be found at ReddingLights.com, Facebook.com/ ReddingLights, and YouTube.com/user/VanGentFamily.
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in the december spotlight FROM FOOD TO FUN, SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY
Christmas Carol, A Love Story
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HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DECEMBER 4 | 6 - 9 PM
REDDING CIVIC AUDITORIUM DECEMBER 19 - 20
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Night of Lights
Christmas isn’t the same without its fascinating tale of spirits, adventure, greed and of course, Ebenezer Scrooge. Ebenezer’s accolades litter The Miser’s Hall of Fame with awards like Best Dressed Cheapskate. But what caused this once gentle man to become a scrooge? Was it the love of money, something else... or someone else perhaps? Enter into a festive Christmas fantasy with Fabiano Altamura’s innovative rendition of a Christmas classic. Fabiano’s Christmas Carol will have it all, from gorgeous sets to spooky spirits and music that will have you dancing the Humbug. For more information, visit www.reddingcivic.com.
Holiday cheer will fill historic downtown Yreka at this annual event. Enjoy Santa’s workshop, the tree lighting, live music, caroling, roasted chestnuts, s’mores and holiday shopping with both vendors and downtown businesses. For more information, visit www.yrekachamber.com.
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Santa’s Workshop Victorian Dinner
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ENTERPRISE HIGH SCHOOL DECEMBER 8 - 12 | 7 PM
The production features an original comedy in a Victorian manor house setting, with traditional holiday caroling, instrumental music, and a 4-course meal. Victorian Dinner is produced by Choral Director Alissa Aune, with Band Director Gabe Sakuma. All proceeds benefit students of the Enterprise High School music department. For more information, call (530) 222-6601.
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INTER-MOUNTAIN FAIR DECEMBER 5 | 9 AM - 3 PM
Enjoy crafts from local artists and find extraordinary gifts for the special people in your life. Find unique Christmas decorations all made locally. Children can take a photo with Santa, who will arrive at noon. Food will be offered by the Fort Crook Historical Society. For more information, visit www.fallrivervalleycc.org.
9th Annual Christmas Boutique
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DECEMBER 4 | 2 - 7 PM
5 Magical Country Christmas Celebration
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Come out to uptown to have fun with the whole family. The parade begins at 5. There will be live entertainment, along with food and beverages. Fireworks will be displayed following the parade. For more information, visit www.fallrivervalleycc.org.
Shop for gifts from around the world, including hometown favorites from Harper Hat Company, Kit’s Crafts, Katherine Dietz Designs, Lauren Mesa Art, Mary Kay, Nod to Mod, Shannon Rae Soaps and more. Your purchase will help provide clean water in developing countries. Enjoy Christmas cookies and carols with Katie Drake on Friday evening. For more information, visit www.bridgingthegapbygiving.org.
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Redding City Ballet Weaverville Trinity Alps Theater – December 5th 3PM Cascade Theatre – December 11th & 12th 7:30PM Matinee December 12th 2PM followed by a Children’s Sugar Plum Tea
Friday, December 25 from 10am-8pm Reservations Suggested: 1-800-280-UWIN winriver.com
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This family holiday spectacular follows three families who are put on an unexpected path to experience the true miracle and joy of Christmas. Produced by JANA PULCINI-LEARD ¡ Directed by KIM ACUÑA New Engaging Story by JESSICA FLETCHER WIECHMAN
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BOOTH SPACE AVAILABLE! The Redding Sportsman’s Expo is an excellent avenue to present your company to the outdoor enthusiasts that permeate our nature loving community. This event will promote activities for everyone who loves the outdoors, including hunting, fly-fishing, boating, hiking, camping, kayaking, mountain biking and off-road utility, just to name a few. The Redding Sportsman’s Expo presents exhibitors the opportunity to market their products to this lucrative market. An aggressive advertising campaign, utilizing local radio and television schedules, print advertising, email and social media will promote the event. An excellent turn out of several thousand people is expected which is customary of large expos held at the Redding Civic Auditorium. Space is filling up quickly! Please contact us now to reserve your booth at The Redding Sportsman’s Expo.
To Reserve Your Booth At The 2016 Redding Sportsman’s Expo, contact: Dustin Janc Phone: 530-227-0454 Fax: 530-738-5434 Dustinjanc@gmail.com
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DECEMBER 18, 7:30 PM STATE THEATRE | RED BLUFF DECEMBER 19, 7:30 PM ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL | CHICO Scott Seaton Music Director
DECEMBER 20, 4:00 PM OUR LADY OF MERCY | REDDING REDDING CONCERT SPONSOR: RED AND MARIA EMMERSON
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CALENDAR | DECEMBER 2015
Corning
December 5 • Hometown Christmas, downtown, (530) 824-5550
Cottonwood
December 5 • Christmas Home Tour, various locations, www.cottonwoodchamberofcommerce.com
Chico
December 4 • 9th annual Christmas Boutique, Bridging the Gap, 45 Parkside Court, 2 - 7 pm, (530) 342-5746, www.bridgingthegapbygiving.org Douglas City December 5 • Fire Belles Christmas Bazaar, Veterans Memorial Hall, Memorial Drive, 9 am - 4 pm, www.visittrinity.com Dunsmuir December 5 - 6, 12 • Open Call Art Show: “White,” Siskiyou Arts Museum, 5824 Dunsmuir Ave., 11 am - 4 pm, (530) 235-4711, www.siskiyouartsmuseum.org Junction City December 31 • New Year’s Eve Dance, North Fork Grange Hall, Dutch Creek Road, 8 pm, www.visittrinity.com
McArthur
December 2 - 5, 9 - 12, 16 - 19 • 12 Days of Christmas Fair, Intermountain Fairgrounds, 44218 A St., 3 - 6 pm, (530) 336-5695 December 5 • Santa’s Workshop, Intermountain Fairgrounds, 44218 A St., 9 am - 3 pm, (530) 336-5601
Mt. Shasta
December 6, 12 - 13 • “Twas the Night Before Christmas” & Musical Review, Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum, 1 North Old Stage Road, 2 - 3:30 pm, (530) 232-5431 Orland December 5 • Capay car show up, 7544 Cutting Ave., 9 - 11 am, www.cityoforland.com • Town and country bingo to benefit the Town and Country Humane Society, Glenn County Fairgrounds, 6 - 9 pm, www.cityoforland.com December 5, 12, 19, 26 • Rock N’ Bowl, 507 Monterey St., 9 - 11:30 pm, www.cityoforland.com
Red Bluff
December 4 • Bingo, Red Bluff Community Center, (530) 527-8177, www.redbluffchamber.com • Strikes for Strays, Lariat Bowl, 6 - 9 pm, www.redbluffchamber.com December 4 - 6 • Holiday open house & shopping spree, Downtown Red Bluff, Main St., 10 am, (530) 528-8000, www.facebook.com/downtownredbluff December 5 • A Storybook Christmas, Cone-Kimball Plaza, Main St., 11 am - 4 pm, (530) 528-8000, www.facebook.com/downtownredbluff • Guided bird walks, Sacramento River Discovery Center, 8 am, www.redbluffchamber.com December 19 • Winter Wonderland, Red Bluff Performing Arts Centre, 1325 Vista Way #A, 5 pm, (530) 255-4180, www.redbluffperformingartscentre.com 108 | ENJOY DECEMBER 2015
Redding
December 1 • North State Giving Tuesday, Shasta Regional Community Foundation, 6 am - 6 pm, (530) 244-1219, www.northstategives.org December 2 • Story time, Barnes & Noble, 1260 Churn Creek Road, 10 am, (530) 222-2006 • Story time with Simpson, Mt. Shasta Mall, 900 Dana Drive December 2 - 12 • Shasta High School Madrigal Dinner, Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2850 Foothill Blvd. December 5 • Elegance of Christmas Tea, Win-River Resort & Casino, 2100 Redding Rancheria Road, noon - 3 pm • Friends of Shasta County used book sale, Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave., 10 am - 1 pm December 9 • Story time, Barnes & Noble, 1260 Churn Creek Road, 10 am, (530) 222-2006 December 8 - 12 • Victorian Diner, Enterprise High School, 3411 Churn Creek Road, 7 pm, (530) 222-6601, www.enterprisemusic.net December 10 • Schreder Planetarium presents Secrets of the Cardboard Rocket, Schreder Planetarium, 1644 Magnolia Ave., 7 - 9 pm, (530) 245-7833, www.schrederplanetarium.com December 11 • Schreder Planetarium presents Two Small Pieces of Glass, Schreder Planetarium, 1644 Magnolia Ave., 7 - 9 pm, (530) 245-7833, www.schrederplanetarium.com December 11 - 12 • Redding City Ballet presents: The Nutcracker, Cascade Theatre, 1731 Market St., 7:30 pm, (530) 245-1019, www.thereddingartsproject.com December 16 • Story time, Barnes & Noble, 1260 Churn Creek Road, 10 am, (530) 222-2006 December 17 • Storytime, KIXE, 603 N Market St., 9 - 11 am, (530) 243-5493, www.kixe.org • Schreder Planetarium presents Black Holes, Schreder Planetarium, 1644 Magnolia Ave., 7 - 9 pm, (530) 245-7833, www.schrederplanetarium.com December 18 • Schreder Planetarium presents Cowboy Astronomer, Schreder Planetarium, 1644 Magnolia Ave., 7 - 9 pm, (530) 245-7833, www.schrederplanetarium.com December 20 • North State Symphony Christmas Holiday Concert, Our Lady of Mercy Church, 2600 Shasta View Drive, 4 pm December 23 • Story time, Barnes & Noble, 1260 Churn Creek Road, 10 - 10:30 am, (530) 222-2006 December 30 • Story time, Barnes & Noble, 1260 Churn Creek Road, 10 - 10:30 am, (530) 222-2006
Shasta Lake
December 12 • Open Mic Night, Heritage Roasting Co., 4302 Shasta Dam Blvd, 6 - 9 pm, (530) 605-1990, www.heritageroasting.com
Susanville
December 5 • Magical Country Christmas Celebration, Historic Uptown, Main Street, 5 - 7 pm, (530) 257-4323, www.fallrivervalleycc.org
Weaverville
December 2 • Trinity Hospital Auxiliary Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale, Trinity Hospital, Easter Avenue and Taylor Street, 9 am - 3 pm, www.visittrinity.com December 5 • Northlake Community Christmas Tree Lighting, www.visittrinity.com • Douglas City Fire Belles Christmas Bazaar, Veterans Memorial Hall, Memorial Drive, 9 am - 4 pm, www.visittrinity.com • Redding City Ballet presents: The Nutcracker, Trinity Alps Theatre, 3 pm, (530) 245-1019, www.thereddingartsproject.com • Monthly art cruise, historic downtown, Main Street, 5 - 8 pm, www.visittrinity.com December 13 • Community Band and Chorus Performance, Trinity Alps Performing Arts Center, Arbuckle Court, 3:15 - 5:30 pm, www.visittrinity.com
Weed
December 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • Brewgrass to support the Weed Arts Council, Mt. Shasta Brewing Company, 360 College Ave., 7 pm, www.weedchamber.com
Yreka
December 4 • Night of Lights, historic downtown, 6 - 8 pm, www.yrekachamber.com
Cascade Theatre www.cascadetheatre.org
Through December 6 • Cascade Christmas December 11 - 12 • The Nutcracker, 2 pm & 7 pm December 13 • Pink Martini Holiday, 7:30 pm December 18 • A Celtic Christmas, 7:30 pm December 19 • California Dance Company’s Christmas Showcase, 7 pm December 20 • Decades, 3 pm Civic Auditorium
Laxson Auditorium www.chicoperformances.com December 4 - 6 • Sleeping Beauty December 10 • Pink Martini with Storm Large December 15 • Craig Ferguson December 20 • Handel’s Messiah Riverfront Playhouse
www.riverfrontplayhouse.net
Through December 11 • A Dickens’ Christmas Carol, A Traveling Travesty in Two Tumultuous Acts
Senator Theatre
www.jmaxproductions.net
December 5 • IAMSU!, Casey Veggies, Show Banga, 8:30 pm
Shasta District Fairgrounds
www.shastadistrictfair.com
Through December 20 • Christmas Carole’s Treeland December 5 - 6 • Homespun Craft Fair December 15, 22, 29 • Straight Arrow Bowhunters
State Theatre
www.statetheatreredbluff.com
December 4 • Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party December 18 • North State Symphony’s 2015 holiday chamber concert Tehama District Fairgrounds
www.tehamadistrictfair.com
December 4, 11, 18 • NorCal Sorters, 5 pm December 5 - 6 • Day Productions gun & knife show, 9 am December 5, 12, 19, 26 • RB Outlaw Karts, 10 am, www.rboutlaws.com December 9, 14 • Run 4 Love Barrel Race December 11 - 13 • The California Cavy & Rabbit show, 8 am December 31 • New Year’s Eve National Bull Riding Challenge, 6 pm December 2, 13, 23 • Brewer Roping
Turtle Bay www.turtlebay.org
Through December • Get Animated exhibition
www.reddingcivic.com
December 6 • The Temptations December 13 • Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Show December 19 - 20 • Christmas Carol, A Love Story El Rey Theatre (Chico)
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December 2 • David Allan Coe, 8:30 pm December 10 • Pauly Shore, 9 pm December 31 • The Mother Hips, 9 pm
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O’ Christmas Tree A H O L I D AY E X P E R I E N C E T R E E L O T A N D M O R E CLOSE YOUR EYES AND let your mind sketch out a picture of the perfect Christmas. We’d bet you a cup of egg nog that your vision doesn’t include a crowded mall or a wallet full of maxed-out credit cards. Nor did Tina Carletta’s. “I realized that as Christmas approached, everybody got so caught up in everything but what the true meaning of Christmas meant,” says Carletta, who has lived in Redding for 36 years. “Lots of families get so pressured to buy all these things to give… I wanted to provide trees to people who are less fortunate.” She began donating trees to churches and local nonprofits, but then her imagination – as it tends to do – began to run wild. “It’s about paying it forward,” she says. “I’ve been so blessed my whole life. I love to give, and there’s such a need to give.” So last year, she brought the Holiday Experience to life, where guests enjoyed the magic of the season, selected Christmas trees and reveled in the spirit of giving, as a portion of proceeds were donated to charity, Carletta says. And she had so much fun that she’s doing it again this year. Located behind Kent’s Meats and Groceries, the Holiday Experience invites guests to sip hot cocoa and cider, listen to carolers, ride ponies, have family portraits taken and visit with the jolly old elf himself – “there’s a huge circus tent that I theme out where Santa’s throne will be,” she says. Visitors can also make Christmas cards that are sent to members of the military. “Last year, we sent more than 75 cards. It’s so neat to see the pride in these kids’ faces to know that their cards are going to soldiers,” says Carletta, a cosmetologist and business owner.
Of course, a primary focus is finding that perfect Christmas tree, and the Holiday Experience lot includes noble firs from the Willamette Valley, along with silvertips and white firs from Mineral. “We get a whole crew and go up and cut them the week before Thanksgiving,” Carletta says. “You know what it’s like to go to the mountains and cut your own tree? Well, I tagged all 150 of mine. I wanted them all to be perfect.” Tree delivery is available for an extra charge. A portion of proceeds will benefit Providence International, a Redding-based charity for former foster youth who are learning to transition into the adult community by learning life skills such as building a resume, seeking a job, creating a grocery list and opening a bank account. Though she’s made her list and checked it twice (and thrice), she could still use more carolers. “Anybody who wants to come down and sing out some holiday cheer, come on down,” Carletta says. “Come on down and enjoy the spirit, and give back to the community.” That’s part of the fun – sharing the experience with others. Sequoia Middle School’s orchestra teacher told her students that they would be performing Christmas carols at the Holiday Experience, and “the kids had tears in their eyes,” Carletta says. “They were so excited to know they were going to have a chance to help give. That’s what it’s all about.” • A Holiday Experience Through Tuesday, Dec. 22 Monday through Friday, 11am-8 pm Saturday and Sunday, 9am-8pm Kent’s Meats and Groceries, 8080 Airport Road, Redding www.aholidayexperience.com Kerri Regan grew up in the North State and earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from San Francisco State University. A freelance writer and editor, Kerri enjoys exploring the North State with her husband and three children.
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