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Show Honors ‘California’s Girl of the Golden Sunshine’ Public Art at McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Loofahs and Lavender at MoonBeam Farm
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Tons of Fun for Everyone in the North State Taste of History – Annual Fundraiser for Shasta Historical Society Asphalt Cowboys/Redding Rodeo 2019 Schedule
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It’s All in the Family at Bianchi Orchards Three North State Teens Become International Inspirations Music Enthusiast and Promoter Don DiBono Paige Baker, Glenn County Queen
My Town—Tom Spade Community Voices—Billy Pilgrim Enjoy the View—Jen Peterson What’s Cookin’—Mexican Corn and Pasta Salad Calendar of Events Giving Back—Local Food Projects with Modoc Harvest
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WELL, WE CERTAINLY HAD MORE than our fair share of April showers – what a joy to see the sunshine again! Springtime fun is officially in bloom. Lavender and loofahs reign supreme at the MoonBeam Farm in Corning. It’s the largest self-sustaining organic loofah sponge grower west of the Mississippi, and it’s also home to more than 4,000 lavender plants – simply spectacular. The Mother’s Day lavender high tea offers a perfect excuse for a visit. The McConnell Botanical Gardens provides a picturesque backdrop to a leisurely stroll, and it’s so easy to access that we’ve been known to sneak over there after work to let the stress of the day melt away. You’ll find something new each time you wander through. It’s the time of year when outdoor activities abound, and from fun runs to mushrooms to music and more, the North State offers plenty to keep folks busy throughout the late spring and summer. We’ll share a sampling of what’s coming up so you can join the fun. In May, we celebrate the wonderful moms in our lives. If you’re short on gift ideas, never fear. The fine folks at Enjoy the Store will help you select items that suit her unique taste and package them in a signature crate – easy as that! Enjoy glorious springtime!
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HOW DO I SEE MY TOWN: BIG-HEARTED When asked why I live in Redding, it was not hard to answer: It is the people. My wife Gerry and I have lived in Redding all of our lives. We met in kindergarten, at a little school on Pine Street where the Gold Exchange is now. Check it out – it was real. The case I would make for my answer now is the Carr Fire. As the fire was wrapping up, the Asphalt Cowboys knew we needed to help if we could. We decided to put together a fundraiser. Three days later on Saturday, we had an event at the clubhouse. We had an auction, raffle, donation, free burgers, hot dogs and some adult beverages. The response was not to be believed. Within three hours, hundreds of Redding citizens had entrusted us with $58,638. A lot of these dollars came from kids putting in their allowances. This was not about the cowboys; it was about the caring of the people in the town in which we get to live. With this money we were able, in a small way, to help 77 families. All of these families had lost their homes or worse. When asked why I live in Redding – without question, THE PEOPLE!
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FUN FESTIVITIES TO N S O F F U N F O R E V E R YO N E I N T H E N O R T H S TAT E FROM FUN RUNS to mushrooms to music and more, the North State offers plenty to keep folks busy throughout the late spring and summer. Here’s a sampling of what’s coming up.
Boomtown Festival - May 3-4
Shasta Mud Run - May 11
The Boomtown used to be the Shasta Damboree but was rebranded several years back. But not much has changed in terms of fun activities offered in Shasta Lake City. The Boomtown Festival will have its staple – the parade down Shasta Dam Boulevard – with the theme of Shasta Lake Strong in a nod to how the community came together in the wake of last summer’s fires. Other activities are still in the planning phase, but rest assured there will be music in Clair Engle Park all day Saturday, organizers said. In the 82nd year of celebrating the area, Boomtown Days were originally held as a fundraiser to build what is Toyon Elementary, Boomtown Days president Stephanie Griffin said. www.shastadamboree.org
Life is messy. So, too, is the Shasta Mud Run – a military-style obstacle course at Ross Ranch designed to push athletes of all skill levels … and get them filthy, muddy to boot. Participants can choose the 5K or 10K trail, each featuring muddy obstacles, soupy landings and giant sloppy slides. And after you’re done leaping, crawling, running and cleaning off there’s a free after party featuring music and food vendors. Adult race entry is $60 for the 5K and $80 for the 10K; 5K youth entry is $30. www.shastamudrun.com
Feather Fiesta Days - May 4-5, May 11-12 It’s been Oroville’s hometown celebration for more than 70 years and offers two weekends of fun this year. From the Grand Parade to the Gold Rush car show, craft fairs, chili cook-offs and a spicy salsa contest, Feather Fiesta Days celebrate the best of the Butte County community on the weekends prior to Mother’s Day. With a Friday Fiesta kickoff on May 4, Myers Street closes for a show and shine, creeper races and other downtown celebrations. May 5 features free entrance to Bidwell Canyon Recreation Area, the salsa taste-off and a rib cook-off. The following weekend is highlighted Friday by the 70th Kiwanis “Kiddies” Parade, a show and shine at Feather Falls Casino and wraps up Saturday with two pancake breakfasts, the Oroville Downtown Business Association’s Gold Rush Street Fair and the Exchange Club’s Grand Parade. www.orovillechamber.com
99th Annual Tehama District Fair - May 2-5 Grow it… sew it… show it… The Tehama County Fair is coming earlier this year. Through the years, the dates and name of the fair have changed, but their commitment to showcasing local agriculture and bringing the community together has remained. Fun events for the kids, including a kids’ rodeo and hands-on workshops. Attend the family-friendly free concert (with your fair entry) with country recording artist Tyler Rich, and of course, the livestock auction, carnival, Miss Tehama County Pageant, craft and vendor booths and much more. www.tehamadistrictfair.com4 continued on page 22 MAY 2019 www.EnjoyMagazine.net
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Weaverville Frontier Days - May 11, 10am - 4pm Roll back time to the 1850s for the 2nd annual Weaverville Frontier Days. Frontier Days incorporates art, history, and pioneer activities with actors, vendors and partners from all over the North State. Enjoy a full day of family fun the Saturday before Mother’s Day. www.frontierdaysweavervilleca.com
Glenn County Fair - May 16-19 “Let the Good Times Grow” at the 103rd Annual Glenn County Fair. Experience four days of live entertainment, a display of competitive livestock and still exhibits, tractor pulls, auto racing, destruction derby, livestock auctions, the Miss Glenn County Pageant, food, carnivals and much more. www.glenncountyfair.org
Redding Rodeo Week - May 13-18
It’s time to saddle up and enjoy the 71st annual Redding Rodeo and all the pageantry surrounding the community staple. This year’s theme is Country Stores and Saloon Doors. In addition to the prestigious PRCA Rodeo held Wednesday through Saturday, the week also holds long-standing community traditions. The Asphalt Cowboys’ Pancake Breakfast promises to feed 10,000 of your friends and neighbors on Friday morning as downtown Redding is turned into Roaring Gulch. And don’t forget to check out the Redding Rodeo Parade winding its way through the streets as marching bands, community floats and the Asphalt Cowboys entertain for your delight. www.reddingrodeo.com
Silver Dollar Fair - May 23-27 The Silver Dollar fairgrounds will be jumping for five days in May as the annual fair – started in 1887 – brings in classic rock legend Eddie Money for a Monday performance at 8 pm on the Blue Moon Stage. The Butte County fair also spotlights country act Dylan Scott on Friday and local act Decades on Saturday, in addition to all the usual fair fare – carnival rides, shows galore, the livestock auction and the sinfully delightful fair food. The Silver Dollar Speedway ignites Saturday with the 200-lap Enduro Auto race at the PG&E Grandstand. www.silverdollarfair.org
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The McCloud Mushroom Festival - May 25-26 If you love mushrooms, there’s no better place to be on Memorial Day. The 15th annual McCloud Mushroom Festival is a two-day extravaganza dedicated to those delightful fungi. Celebrating the wild mushroom hunting that happens each spring in and around the old logging town, the Mushroom Festival turns the streets of McCloud into a haven for those who love their mushrooms. From trips to seek out some for yourself to vendors selling mushroom-based foods, the Mushroom Festival is always a good – and delicious – time. In addition to the vendors, local restaurants will incorporate mushrooms into their dishes. www.mccloudchamber.com
Whiskeytown Regatta - May 25-26 The annual event was in doubt for a time following the devastation brought on the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area – specifically the Oak Bottom Marina – by last summer’s Carr Fire. But in a signal of #ShastaStrong and the resilience of the North State, organizers have announced the 55th annual Memorial Day event will go on as planned. The Regatta is open to dinghies, centerboard, multi-hull and keel boats. The Whiskeytown Sailing Club was established shortly after President Kennedy’s visit and dedication of Whiskeytown Dam and the annual Regatta is a spectacle to see on the serene waters just west of Redding. www.whiskeytownsailing.org
Happy Valley Strawberry Festival - May 25-26 In a word – YUM! The 79th Happy Valley Strawberry Festival once again delights and dazzles with the community’s favorite fruit. The festival has moved to West Valley High School but remains a celebration of all things strawberry – including the oh-so wonderful strawberry shortcake. Enjoy the sweet treat as you wander through arts and crafts booths, sign up for the pie-eating contest or enjoy entertainment on three stages. The 4-H Swine Club pancake breakfast is a perfect way to start the day. But get there early as strawberries are served from 10 am to 5 pm Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm Sunday … or until they’re gone. Don’t miss out. www.happyvalleystrawberryfestival.com4 continued on page 24
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Annual McCloud Flea Market - June 2 Eight hours of the biggest gathering of collectibles, arts, crafts, antiques, clothing, jewelry, furniture and more is set for the first Saturday in June on Main Street in the former logging town. The 48th annual flea market opens with a Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast from 7-10 a.m. in the bank parking lot. And whether you’re looking to buy, browse or just escape the valley heat, the trip to the McCloud Flea Market is a guaranteed good time with food and beer vendors in addition to all the treasures waiting to be had. www.mcccloudchamber.com
Shasta District Fair - June 19-22 The annual fair in Anderson is aptly themed “Shasta Strong” after the trying summer and winter the community has endured. After all, the fairgrounds were a major staging area during the devastating Carr Fire last summer. Parmalee with Chad Bushnell opening highlights the Friday entertainment this year and Late Models, Legend Bomber and Hornets take to the Shasta Speedway on Saturday. Of course, the junior livestock auction, vendors and rides are all a big part of the four-day fun and festivities at the Shasta District Fair grounds. www.shastadistrictfairandeventcenter.com
Taste of Redding - June 9 The 13th annual Taste of Redding brings the best food and drink to City Hall’s Sculpture Park as a benefit for The Redding West Rotary Club. More than 20 local restaurants are already signed up along with a handful or two of the region’s best vintners. Tickets run from $35 for food sampling to $45 for food, beer and wine sampling and always sell out in advance. Entertainment this year includes The Billies, Anna Repetto and the Scott Durbin Band, Cali Vibes and Morris –n– Love. And all proceeds benefit the Redding West Rotary Club’s many service projects throughout the community. visit www.tasteofredding.org
Susanville Bluegrass Festival - June 21-23 Blue Highway highlights a stellar lineup for the 10th annual festival. Other acts include Edgar Loudermilk – featuring Jeff Autry, The Greg Blake Band, Steve Spurgin, Chris Brashear and Peter McLaughlin, Red Dog Ash, The Sierra Sweethearts and Mosquito Road. Early bird three-day passes are available for $65 before June 7 ($75 after). Daily tickets are $30 for Friday and Saturday, $25 for Sunday. Camping is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A music camp will be held June 18-21, and a quilt room will be set up during the festival. www.lassencountyfair.org •
Aaron Williams is the former sports editor at the Record Searchlight. He has coached youth and high school sports for the past decade and coaches freshman football at Shasta High School. He enjoys spending time golfing or hiking with his girlfriend Michelle and their mastiff, Maui.
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S H O W H O N O R S ‘ C A L I F O R N I A’ S G I R L O F T H E G O L D E N S U N S H I N E ’ THANKS TO a grandmother keen on scrapbooking the details of her daughter's foray into the California art world of the 1930s, Barbara Lancaster has an abundance of ephemera to dig through in preparation for an upcoming show of her mother's art at the Main Event Gallery in Red Bluff. There are bills of sale for paintings at Gump’s of San Francisco, a 1940 news article announcing her mother's show at the Crocker Art Museum published in the Sacramento Union, and many sketches of paintingsto-be. Babette Fickert Dowell, the subject of the exhibit, made Red Bluff her home for the beginning and end of her long life, and had a storied career in art at a remarkably
young age, ending it during World War II when she went off to teach art to Japanese children interned at Manzanar. “Mom was doing her part to right a wrong,” says Lancaster. “The most important thing she did was run away from art and go to Manzanar relocation center. She was the art teacher for the children and had to improvise for the oils and canvases with lipstick and sheets.” It wasn't the first time Fickert Dowell ran away to something profound. As a young girl, she would escape the oppressive heat of Red Bluff summers with her female relatives and land in Carmel and Pacific Grove. “Mom ended up taking art lessons from Arthur Gilbert,” says4 continued on page 28 MAY 2019 www.EnjoyMagazine.net
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Lancaster, “and Arthur Gilbert was a very famous artist in the area at the time. I have every letter they ever wrote each other.” It's clear Gilbert understood the talent he was nurturing in the young artist. At age 13, she won a money prize for a poppy poster contest held by the American Legion and was having work accepted into the California State Fair. By 19, she had her own show at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento. The Sacramento Union article announced the show was titled “Babette Fickert: California's Girl of the Golden Sunshine.” “I have the invite list of the people from Red Bluff who came to the opening,” says Lancaster. “She had 50 people show up. It was a big deal.” Support for Fickert Dowell's art came early from her parents, who created studio space for the young artist in the basement of their home. The Fickert family had a casket business, having expanded from building cases for jewelry and silver. “Her father, being a furniture maker, made all of her frames,” says Lancaster. “And I have the most beautiful shipping crates that he created.” At Scripps College, Fickert Dowell studied under Millard Sheets, a leader of the 1930s “California Style,” finding him not nearly as easy to work with as Gilbert, but perhaps equally influential. “Both Arthur Gilbert and Millard Sheets got her into some very big shows,” says Lancaster. While Fickert Dowell's success in art came early, it was a short period of her 81 years of life, only about a decade in total. Having lost all of her friends to World War II, she moved to the East Coast, where she worked at the Army Map Service and met her husband, patent attorney Arthur E. Dowell. The couple retired in Red Bluff, where Fickert Dowell had about five good years before advancing through a
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journey of brain cancer. The couple were active supporters of St. Elizabeth Hospital Foundation. The show in Red Bluff honors the accomplishments of a woman many may not have known were made at such an early period of life. “My mom was so humble,” says Lancaster. “She never would have done this herself. I was always the loud, vocal one in the family so it fell to me to do this.” It's clearly a process of love and discovery driving the show. Having been raised on the East Coast as the only child of Arthur and Babette, Lancaster is meeting friends of her parents and finding areas her mom loved to paint. “She lived in an inspiring place,” says Lancaster. “She saw the light and it affected her.” She also saw the colors, and had a knack for mixing paints. “She could look at a color and she knew how to mix that color,” says Lancaster. “And because of that she could remember that color. She carried colors in her head.” Lancaster will present a PowerPoint presentation on the life and art of her mother on Saturday, May 11 at noon at the Main Event Gallery in Red Bluff. • Babette Fickert Dowell: California's Girl of the Golden Sunshine Main Event Gallery, 710 Main St., Red Bluff Opening: 5-8 pm Friday, May 10 Lecture by Barbara Lancaster: noon, May 11
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land) and Ray taught agriculture at Los Molinos High School for 32 years. As the years went on and Ray and Anne got closer to retirement, they decided it was time to replant the crops, so they asked their kids if they wanted to take over the business. All five children were interested in maintaining the orchards and decided to follow in their parents’ footsteps by going to Cal Poly and (most of them) moving back to keep the farm going, but this time with walnuts. “Walnuts do better and are hardier than almonds. Plus, we have amazing soil for it,” Becky says. She graduated with a degree in environmental horticulture landscape design, but also always wanted to own a store. So, with her mother’s help, Becky opened a roadside walnut stand located off of Highway 99 and started selling Bianchi walnuts at farmers markets, special events and wholesale4 continued on page 32
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“You can drive through Tehama County and buy nuts from a grocery store and not really know where they’re from; here you know exactly where they originated,” she says. Then several years ago, Enjoy magazine put together a trail map featuring Tehama wine and olives, and it got the Bianchi family thinking. “We wanted to be on the map, so we started growing wine,” Becky says. However, that wasn’t the only reason. “Mom and Dad went on a trip to Italy to visit relatives who worked in the wine business. Mom fell in love with the wines, especially Montepulciano and Trebbiano, and came back and planted those two. She also just went to a class to learn how to make brandy,” Becky says. Although not quite retired, fortunately Anne and Ray have a lot of help. “Robbie is the oldest, he’s the orchard manager. I’m the second oldest and I started the store, but when I got pregnant Katie took over. Then when Katie got pregnant, Julie took over. Then when Julie got pregnant, I came back to manage the walnut, wines and event venue. Eddie lives in San Luis Obispo and comes back for harvest in the winter and the spring to help out with the orchard. We’re all very involved in the property; it’s all kind of a hobby for us and we have other full-time jobs,” Becky says. She likes that everyone is close by to help each other out and they never have to get daycare. “We’re pretty lucky that we all get along,” Becky says. “And it’s been fun to see everyone’s strengths come in (in how they manage the farm). Most of it is because Mom and Dad are rock stars; it’s nice that they are still so active.”
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ON TRACK REDDING’S TRAIN TRESTLE DURING his first few years in California, Bill Daniel’s only view of Redding was from 110 feet in the air. That’s because the filmmaker, photographer and artist – now based in Texas – was in the habit of riding freight trains that occasionally rumbled over the Redding trestle. “It was the days before Google maps and cell phones, so the view from up there was the only look at the town,” Daniel said from his Houston home. “It made Redding really memorable. The bridge meant one of two things: It was the end of the beautiful ride through the mountains, or the relief that the hell-ride through the dusty valley was finally over and you were about to roll into the fabled Big Rock Candy Mountains. It was a spectacular passage, arcing through the air up on that thing.” Daniel’s freight-hoppin’ days were in the mid-1980s
when he was collecting images and footage for his documentary “Who is Bozo Texino?” The short film chronicles his search for the creator of a curious chalk moniker that showed up on the sides of railcars. The film was screened in Redding last fall. The Redding railroad trestle has caught the eye of artists, passersby, railroad buffs and even golfers since 1939 when the viaduct was built. Stretching for 4,348 feet (eight-tenths of a mile), the trestle begins near the intersection of Riverside Drive and North Court Street, crosses the Sacramento River and neatly divides Lake Redding and Caldwell parks and follows the eastern border of Lake Redding Golf Course before terminating in the Sulphur Creek canyon area just west of North Market Street.4 continued on page 36
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Erected by the American Bridge Company, the trestle is supported some 110 feet above the Sacramento River by three Warren truss spans (patented in 1848 by James Warren and Willoughby Monzani, a Warren truss is characterized by the alternately inverted equilateral triangle-shaped spaces). Elsewhere, steel plate girders atop truss towers support the railroad tracks. Construction of Shasta Dam in the late 1930s, and the soon-to-be-rising waters of the new Shasta Lake, prompted construction of the trestle and the realignment of about 32 miles of Southern Pacific rail line. An SP work train was the first to cross the just-completed trestle on Nov. 3, 1939, according to John Signor’s “Rails in the Shadows of Mt. Shasta.” The trestle went on to form the main artery for rail moving through Northern California and it also served as a handy footbridge for Redding-based workers heading north to help complete Shasta Dam. The trestle proved its worth in short order when the Sacramento River flooded in late February 1940 and incapacitated Redding’s three existing bridges. Redding dairyman John Fitzpatrick recounted in a Shasta Historical Society publication how he used a railcar to get milk, cream, butter and eggs across the river to stranded customers. As one would imagine, hiking across the trestle on foot was an intimidating affair. Responding to a query posted to the Real Western Pacific Railroad Facebook group, Phil Schmierer recounted a hair-raising repair job atop the trestle. “It was really interesting one time coming north on the MWCEU (West Colton to Eugene) at 45 mph and as we were out directly above the water, we went in the ‘Big Hole’ (the emergency application of an air-brake valve) … by the time we stopped we were over the little golf course ... Then the real fun part was walking back with an air hose and brake pipe wrench on that narrow defile with only those two cables preventing you from joining the birds. “Found the problem and was able to set the car out at the north switch. Walked the rest of the train to make sure everything was on the rail, which it was, and I caught the rear car, an empty Center Beam Flat. My engineer took me up to
Silverthorn Siding and I walked back to the head end and thankfully had an uneventful trip the rest of the way home to Dunsmuir. “Moral of the story is a person really doesn’t want to trespass out onto that bridge because if a train comes along, you have nowhere to go ... Having a train going by at 45 mph about one foot away from you is a bit too thrilling for my tastes.”• Note: Railroad lines and railroad rights-of-way are private property and trespassing is illegal and dangerous. The only safe, legal place to cross railroad tracks is at a designated pedestrian crossing. For more information on “Who is Bozo Texino?” visit www.billdaniel.net.
Jon Lewis is a Redding-based writer with 37 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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TEHAMA HUNGER RELIEF CHARITIES GET A S S I S TA N C E F R O M F O O D F R O M T H E H E A R T “WE MAKE A LIVING BY WHAT WE GET, BUT WE MAKE A LIFE BY WHAT WE GIVE.” - WINSTON CHURCHILL FOOD FROM THE HEART kicks off its 10th Annual fund drive during the first three weeks of May. The program is initiated by the Downtown Red Bluff Business Association and is sponsored annually by Tehama Together and the Gold Exchange. As the sponsoring agency, Tehama Together was pleased to partner with program founder Jessie Woods from the Gold Exchange. The fundraiser has continued to help many community pantries provide a variety of food choices. Funds are raised to assist in local hunger-relief charities. The funds are then divided up among Feeding America Food Bank, Grocery Outlet and Nu-Way Market. In 2017 and 2018, Food from the
Heart raised $6,000 with the help of more than 200 individuals, businesses and service groups. In Tehama County, 27 percent of children live in households with limited or uncertain access to adequate food. They are served through local food programs every month. Approximately 6,200 of the county’s needy are served monthly. One such program, Food for the Hungry, is a Central Southeast Tehama County Food Bank. “We thank Food from the Heart for their continued support of this fund drive. It does make a difference in our community,” a spokesperson says.4 continued on page 40 MAY 2019 www.EnjoyMagazine.net
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Caring Choices is another recipient of funds from the fund drive. “The goal of Caring Choices is to continue to make a difference in our community,” says nutrition program manager Amilcar Avendano, crediting Food from the Heart with helping them meet that goal. “Each year, Caring Choices continues to advance its mission to improve the health and welfare of residents in Northern California by providing services that are currently nonexistent or limited in availability and accessibility, and improving community services through volunteerism.” The Lord’s Table also relies on the generosity of donors to provide hot and nutritious lunches four days a week. “We are also very grateful for the support of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church for allowing us to use their facilities to cook and serve approximately 30 meals each time,” says Nancy Hickson, who prepares the meals. “It is gratifying that there are so many individuals who answer the call to help those who are less fortunate.” This year’s goal is $8,000. Donations can be made through the website or directly to Tehama Together in Red Bluff. Another way to support this worthy cause is to visit the local merchants who support the fund by offering countertop canisters for their patrons to donate. “While Tehama County may trail many other California counties in wealth and resources, it is gratifying to know that we are leaders in generosity and a sense of community,” says Orle Jackson of Tehama Together. • www.FoodFromTheHeartTehamaCounty.com Tehama Together • 332 Pine St., Red Bluff (530) 527-2223 • tehamatogether@gmail.com
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EVERYBODY KNOWS there are plants in a garden, just as everybody knows you can tour more than 10 themed gardens in McConnell Botanical Gardens which, as everybody knows, fills more than two-thirds of the acreage at Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding. And, as everybody knows, there’s no clearer marker for the start of this tour than the towering gnomon at the north end of the Sundial Bridge. But not everyone knows that hidden among all these paths that wind through the gardens are unique, durable works of art. All are assembled, cast or fired with a focus on the environment, particularly the immediate environment where they stand, in locations carefully chosen. For example, look to the right. There’s a pyramid! Did you know there are pyramids in the botanical gardens? Yes, there’s another one, way back there. They were placed with a plan, as Turtle Bay’s curator of collections and exhibits explains. “They are calling you off the beaten path,” says Julia Cronin. “People who come to the gardens to see plants are going to be surprised. Those pyramids lead you to more surprises.”4 continued on page 44
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Redding master potter Paul Rideout crafted these ceramic spikes, this one decorated with mountain forest symbols – with blue sky, white clouds down to a waterfall cascading over a cliff of stone using a color palette that blends into the live vegetation around its base. To see what decorations he molded for the other one, we have to go down this path, then left, through the South African garden, out Willow Pond Trail. Wait. What is that? It’s EarthStone, a stunning cleaved mosaic festooned with countless images of riparian wildlife. The detail is astonishing, from what looks like prehistoric snails below the water line to butterflies and birds of every description filling the sky above. Redding sculptor Colleen Barry hand-wrought each of hundreds of cast concrete or hardfired clay figures and assembled them into something as still as stone, yet somehow moving, as if with the pace of natural life on earth. Be warned. We can study the vast details presented by EarthStone only as long as children’s patience can endure. But even if the youngsters do overwhelm us with their calls to move on, fret not, for we will soon visit another of Barry’s mosaics. This way, over the spider Charlotte’s Bridge, and around the lagoon, where on a good day you get a close look at a beaver swimming to its lodge, or an egret wading for supper. It’s in Children’s Garden we find the Barry mosaic kids will want to hang with a little longer. For the Oasis Mosaic Fountain is a glorious work of art, a curving, low-standing wall made of thousands of brightly colored tiles framing a vast collage of animal and plant life. Kids love the vibrant hues, the “can you find it?” hunt for a featured piece among the multitude of ceramic figures and the fact that, unlike EarthStone, they are encouraged to climb on it. This gives the adults time to take in some of the aweinspiring details in the Oasis Mosaic wall. Some, but not all. Seeing them all takes more than one visit, according to Cronin. “The best thing about it is every time you come back you see different things,” she says. “And even though it’s made of all these bits and pieces, if you step back a bit and blur your eyes, you can see that it fits the site.” Cronin’s favorite among the artworks in the botanical gardens is the Sounds of Water Fountain, by New York sculptor Betsy Damon. In contrast to the teeming detail in Barry’s mosaics, Sounds of Water looks sedate, like a minimal construct of stone slabs channeling water to a reflecting pond. But it comes with words. And they speak to the curator. “There are poignant messages about water, and you can see people stopping and reading the messages,” she says of environmental quotes etched in the stones. “It’s a natural, organic feel. On a quiet day, you can sit on the stones and listen to the water, watch the fish.”4 continued on page 46
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During our return trip, we wander through the rest of the more than 10 botanical gardens which, as everybody knows, are filled with plants. These gardens are painstakingly cultivated with flora to represent not only California’s Mediterranean climate, but identified by names like Australian Garden and Chilean Garden, also represent the other four Mediterranean zones on the planet, the plants of which – as everybody knows – can thrive in any of those other zones. As good example is the Puya berteroniana which, of course, is the Chilean blue puya flourishing in Turtle Bay’s McConnell Botanical Gardens. A bromeliad related to the pineapple, it can grow to a towering height of seven feet, and blossoms in spectacular, botanically rare turquoise-colored flowers with contrasting reddish stamen. Here in Redding, this blossoming takes place
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traffic. Money has been set aside to build a brand-new bridge sometime in the next four years. The drive down Jellys Ferry Road is magical. There is a sense that not a lot has changed in the last 163 years or so. You will cross Battle Creek and the Sacramento River. You’ll see cattle grazing, abundant wildlife, snow-capped mountains, trees and meadows. The photo opportunities are endless. Breathe in. Breathe out. Unwind. Enjoy your Sunday drive down Jellys Ferry Road. To get to Jellys Ferry Road from the south, take the Jellys Ferry exit from Interstate 5 and go east. Remember to stop at the River Bend Store and Bend River Park. Take Jellys Ferry Road to the bridge. From the north, take Deschutes Road in Anderson to Balls Ferry Road. Turn left on Ash Creek Road and right on Gover Ranch Road, which will become Jellys Ferry Road. •
Billy Pilgrim has enjoyed a career in radio, television, and marketing since age 16. He is married, has three children, and contributes his energy and time to Redding Recreation. You can hear him on the Billy and Patrick Show weekday mornings on Q97.
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L O O F A H S A N D L AV E N D E R AT M O O N B E A M F A R M ON A CLEAR springtime Saturday, when many people are out running errands, tackling yard work or riding their bikes, Carolyn “Caz” Hansen is baking 400 red velvet lavender cookies. Life on a lavender farm is exactly how it sounds – fragrant and busy. When people think of Corning, they often think of nuts and olives; however, this fertile valley offers even more of nature’s finest—lavender and loofahs.
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Located only a mile off of Interstate 5, MoonBeam Farm just happens to be the largest self-sustaining organic loofah sponge grower west of the Mississippi. And it’s an abundant lavender farm as well. Born in New Zealand but raised in Petaluma, Hansen has farming in her blood. She remembers gardening with her parents and grandmother who grew her own “land sponge” (loofah) before it was trendy. Part of the gourd
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You can purchase seeds for harvesting and growing your own; the best time to plant is in the spring, when there is no more danger of a hard freeze. And be sure to give the plants plenty of hanging room. Hansen has had plants grow to 25 feet high and more than 3 feet long. So leave those synthetic plastic bath sponges in the store and enjoy the experience of the natural combination of soft and exfoliating that only a home-grown loofah can give. Her loofahs also come in vibrant colors.
local events and hosts events at the farm. In May, there is a lavender high tea for Mother’s Day, and in June, the Harvest Festival. This year’s festival will be held June 8, when the field is in full bloom. According to Hansen, it’s a must-see. From a modest 1,000 plants a year ago to more than 4,000 this year, MoonBeam Farm is overflowing with lavender. The general store, located in the big, red barn, boasts items for sale such as soaps and lotions, as well as a men’s line. “When I opened the store in 2017,” Hansen remembers, “there were maybe nine or 10 products. Now we have more than 100.” As one might imagine with life on a farm, Hansen’s weekends are filled with baking, jarring lavender sugar, sifting and sorting lavender and filling comfort bears (aromatherapy for children). But ask her whether she would want to do anything else, and the answer is clear: “This is my life. My retirement. I’m building it up.” • MoonBeam Farm 3911 Columbia Ave. in Corning (look for the big, red barn)
But those loofahs are just one of the reasons to stop by the farm. The lavender has its own story and Hansen is a walking encyclopedia of knowledge. MoonBeam Farm boasts more than 4,000 lavender plants, and Hansen can name every family, class and variety, as well as how each is best used. One of her favorite roles she plays is that of educator. “It’s a teaching farm,” she says. “We love getting people out to the farm and then back in the studio to learn about the plants. It’s hands-on experience at the farm.” Hansen says they educate people on the life cycles of lavender by holding classes at the farm, including lavender husbandry. They make their own herbs de Provence, which consists of 11 herbs, and use most of the varieties on site, including Royal Velvet, a soft, subtle floral used primarily for baking. (Hence, the 500 lavender red velvet cookies Hansen had just finished baking.) She participates in many
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Melissa Gulden is a Redding native who is celebrating her 12th year writing for Enjoy magazine. She is a former cosmetics business manager and makeup artist, and loves contributing to the beauty and wellness of the Northstate. Melissa teaches English at a local high school, as well as at Shasta College.
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SURE, GIRLS ARE MADE OF sugar and spice and everything nice. But they’re also made of strength, commitment, tenacity, grit, fearlessness and a willingness to shatter every stereotype in one fell swoop. The formulaic isn’t what we’ve always thought it was. It’s a whole lot more. Three North State girls are modern day she-roes who absolutely refuse to be boxed in. JAIDA JOBE, BATON TWIRLER—Jaida Jobe’s grandmother was perusing a newspaper when she stumbled on an advertisement for baton twirling. Jobe, then 5 years old, had already played soccer for two years and had always thought it was fun. But there was something different about twirling a baton. Initially, she just “followed behind the bigger girls” on parade routes. But soon after, Jobe and her family began to see that there was more to it than met the eye. It was then that Jobe fell in love with twirling wholeheartedly. At 7, she began to twirl competitively, focusing on a myriad of events. The world is accustomed to seeing baton twirlers at parades, marching and twirling a baton behind a band or a float. That’s a mere tip of the iceberg. Baton twirling is an art as much as it is a sport. Each of these events incorporates elements of choreography, ballet, gymnastics, twirling, juggling, rhythm and timing, in addition to stage presence. The Freestyle, often considered the main event, is the only event in which the baton twirler has her choice of music. The Short Program is another routine set to music. The Solo portion integrates flips and cartwheels. The Strut requires the baton twirler to stay in time with the music while maintaining contact with the baton. It also incorporates elements of ballet, body work and flips. The Two-Baton is a routine incorporating a consistently moving pair of batons. During the Three-Baton, the twirler essentially juggles three batons while performing contact flips and tricks with the two batons that are in hand. The third baton is always in the rotation. The Dance Twirl is an event that requires that the twirler to be “soft and pretty while moving with the music,” says Jobe. “It feels kind of cool to tell people that I am a baton twirler. People always think you’ll just be marching and twirling a baton, but when they realize all there is to it, it’s interesting to see their reaction,” says Jobe. Jobe has watched the eyes of audience members light up as she twirled at the United States National Baton Twirling Championships in Beaumont, Texas, where she secured five national titles. She has twirled her way from Alabama to Wisconsin to Florida, where she qualified for four events at the International Cup, to be held this August in France. Jobe qualified in the Solo, Two-Baton, Dance Twirl and Pairs (with a partner) events, ranking her in the top three in the nation in her division of 12-, 13- and 14-year-old girls. Having twirled a baton for more than half of her life, Jobe has worked with her coach to choreograph some of her own freestyle performances, as a skill set that could come in handy in her pursuit of a baton-twirling college scholarship. Her talent could lead to a career in the realm of performing arts, like one young baton twirler who just finished a two-year tour with Cirque du Soleil. Although she thinks it would be fun to have a career in the performing arts, Jobe has her heart set on being a sixth-grade teacher – “because, at that age, they aren’t so mature they’ll have an attitude and they aren’t so young they’ll throw a tantrum. Sixth grade is the perfect age for having fun,” she says. Although Jobe admits that getting hurt in practice and having to find the strength to get back up is one of the hardest parts of her work as a baton twirler, she says “the greatest reward is putting in the hard work and seeing a return on it. You’ve got to work hard for what you want in life.”4 continued on page 60 MAY 2019 www.EnjoyMagazine.net
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FAITH MILLER, ARCHER—We don’t always recognize the power of the influences around us, but that wasn’t the case with Faith Miller. A mere 10 years old at the time, Miller vividly recalls the excitement she felt when she watched Disney’s “Brave” and “The Hunger Games.” Inspired by their respective heroines, Miller asked her dad if she could pick up a bow. He said yes. And the rest, as they say, is history. It took Miller about a year of training before she got into competitions. Smaller tournaments gave way to higher-level ones. Miller has carved out her own space as an archer, breaking away from more traditional sports like soccer and cheerleading. Archery has brought her a new level of confidence. “I used to be a very shy person, but it’s brought me out of my shell. It’s an individual sport – you are competing for yourself and losing against yourself. You are your own competition.” Seven years later, Miller has competed at state, national and international competitions. Archery has taken her to competitions in California, Arizona, North Carolina and Ohio. She attended the International Competition in Las Vegas where she secured a place on the USA Arching Team, which gave way to some incredible family adventures. In December 2018, Miller and her parents, aunt and grandmother made their way to Italy for the Roma Trophy. The family donned “Team USA Faith Miller” t-shirts, a fitting ensemble, as they watched history in the making. It was there, at her first international tournament, amongst the best girls from all over the world, that Miller got the sense that she was shooting a bit better than she normally did. “I didn’t even realize there was a world record to be broken – until I heard my name over the intercom, followed by an announcement that I had broken the world record. There was a rush of media, and they put a Roman warrior hat on my head, a tradition when someone breaks a record there. I looked up at my family and found them crying, smiling and cheering. At that moment, I realized I had something special to give,” says Miller. The following month, Miller and her family made their way to France, where she competed in the Indoor World Series. She remembers a little girl coming down from the stands with a target-shaped pillow in her hand, asking Miller for an autograph. “I’ve never wanted to feel more special than anyone else. We all have our ups and downs – we are all just people. That was the moment I realized that I was doing something that kids looked up to me for. There are times when people are looking up to those who are doing bad things. I’m glad that I can be looked up to for doing something positive.” Miller’s success didn’t come without some struggle. A couple of years ago, she nearly gave up shooting. After a growth spurt that changed her proportions and thereby her draw length, Miller found herself having more bad days than good ones. She was frequently breaking her bow and scoring low in tournaments, a process that took a full year of training and growing to overcome. “While I was working through it, I had to step back and give it time. Eventually, I got my shot back. The experience taught me that things take time, but they will work out if you are passionate and persistent.” When asked what it feels like to shatter the stereotype that “archery isn’t something that girls can do,” Miller replies swiftly and confidently, “Once you get into archery, it doesn’t matter if you are a girl or a boy. You’re still the one with the bow in your hand.”4 continued on page 62
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KAITLYN JARRETT, WEIGHTLIFTER —Burned out from years of playing volleyball and softball, Kaitlyn Jarrett needed a change of scenery. She began CrossFit training the summer before she started eighth grade, in 2013. After six months, she began a four-month span of weight training. “Weightlifting was something completely new to me. I had a natural talent for it, and it was something I really enjoyed,” says Jarrett. Jarrett, a 2018 graduate of Foothill High School in Palo Cedro, had such a penchant for weightlifting that it gained her a scholarship to Marian University in Indianapolis. At just 19 years old, Jarrett already has five years under her belt as a competitive weightlifter. Her passion has taken her to two youth national meets in which she placed second. She has attended a host of smaller, California-based qualifying meets, as well as the University Nationals, a nationwide college weightlifting competition. In the summer of 2016, Jarrett spent nine days at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, and she hopes to participate in the 2024 Olympics. Jarrett’s proudest achievement, however, is being involved in a sport that is out of the ordinary – and having the kind of tenacity that has allowed her to represent the United States three times on the world stage, a feeling that she says “leaves me breathless.” She placed fourth at the Youth Pan American Championships in Guatemala in 2016, and the following spring, she went to Ecuador for the Junior Pan American Championship, where she placed fourth overall and secured a bronze medal for a maneuver called “the snatch.” This movement requires a wide grip on the bar and a single fluid movement to lift the bar overhead, and Jarrett has lifted as much as 209 pounds. Jarrett has also mastered the “clean and jerk,” in which the bar is pulled up from the floor and drawn up to the shoulders, then the weightlifter dips down with the knees and drives the bar overhead. Jarrett has lifted as much as 256 pounds with this maneuver. Jarrett is currently pursuing a career in exercise science. Although she hasn’t determined her destination just yet, Jarrett would love to one day coach her own barbell club. Firmly committed to working out from six to nine times a week, for anywhere from one to two hours each time, Jarrett admits: “Weightlifting takes a lot out of your body. It’s not the most pleasant feeling in the world to push your body like that, but I love the sport – and I don’t stop. “You have to have a good mindset for a successful training session or competition. I try to think positively. I take it one lift at a time. Although it’s hard to predict what will happen with regard to injuries or life in general, my goal is to walk this path for as long as I can,” Jarrett says. It’s not that Jarrett hasn’t had a few hard days. She’s attended meets in which she didn’t make her expected lifts. “It’s hard and it’s frustrating. But you can’t dwell on the losses. You’ve got to keep moving forward,” she says. “You’ve got to be willing to step out of your comfort zone, you’ve got to push yourself and you can’t be afraid to try new things.” Jarrett isn’t boxed in by some people’s presumptions that weightlifting is a sport reserved for men. Her record and her passion-filled words make it plain for the non-believers: “Weightlifting isn’t just for guys. It’s a girl thing, too.” •
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M U S I C E N T H U S I A S T A N D P R O M OT E R D O N D I B O N O DON DIBONO has an office where one would hope to linger. Decades of concert promotion posters and photos line the walls, many with names that elicit awe. Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Creedence Clearwater Revisted mix in with many other great acts. “People come to my office and see all the pictures on my wall and ask me where I was when I did all these shows,” he says. The answer is most often Chico or Oroville at either Cabos, a Chico institution from 1976-1985, or most recently, Feather Falls Casino. Now 71 years old, DiBono says it all started for him where careers in music often start: a garage. “I always had the bands in my garage. I always had the parties,” he says with a laugh. “And then the Beatles hit and I was a junior in high school and it was instant. To this day, I still have Beatles mania and I love them more now than I did then.
I can be driving down the street and a Beatles song will play and I’ll shed a tear.” DiBono had front row seats to the band’s final concert. While he’ll also admit shedding a tear after most of the shows he’s produced, it’s also pretty clear the party has never really stopped for DiBono. He arrived from the Bay Area as a young man to attend Chico State University and says, “I must say, I heard it was a party school and that was alright with me.” Pretty soon he was hanging concert posters and doing event security and barbecues for a fraternity brother who was head of concerts on campus. “That started moving me in that direction,” he says of his beginnings in concert promotions. “Then my friends took over a bar called the 4 continued on page 66
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Drop In Club. They ran the bar and I put in a restaurant there. Then the owner asked if I’d take over the bar. So I took over and started bringing in music.” That restaurant turned to Cabos, where Robert Cray was the house band, and the Doobie Brothers and Dana Carvey touched down for shows. “It’s an institution in this town,” he says, “especially in the music world.” “To be a success, you have to feel it inside,” DiBono says, likening music promotion to being a gambler. “You’re gambling on how many people will show up.” He also notes that his success also has to do with attention to detail and not cutting corners. But the life of a gambler also has its moments of euphoria. Then there would be the happy tears again. “Back in the day I would cry at the end of just about every show. I was so happy making people happy.” After selling Cabos, DiBono founded Entertainment Services in 1990 and focused on concert promotion. “What really changed for me was a call from Feather Falls Casino in Oroville,” he says. DiBono began booking shows for the venue and started the Blues Fest there.
He also booked at venues as diverse as the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds and the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, where he promoted Weird Al Yankovic. He happened to book Waylon Jennings on the singer’s birthday and got to watch his wife, Jessi Colter, walk out on stage to surprise him at the fairgrounds. Later, he booked Willie Nelson on what turned out to be the day of Jennings’ death. “He said he was going to do the best show ever,” DiBono says of Nelson. “We got calls from all over the world wanting to know what Willie had to say. He wrote out a note. That night, when the show ended – and it was sold out – he sat down on the front of the stage and took pictures and signed autographs for everyone that was there. Then he sang an extra song.” These days, DiBono is focusing on promoting his son Billy’s band, Decades, which has a wide ranging audience and plays 135 shows a year. “We can play an Elks Club or we can play a college night club and get the same reaction,” he says. “They all love it.” As it happens, Decades is drawing DiBono full circle. “They rehearse in my garage,” he says. “I always figured that Cabos would be the biggest thing that I did,” says DiBono. “People would come to play San Francisco then the next night come to play Chico. Now, with my son’s band, I’m hoping it surpasses Cabos.” In reflecting on his life, he refers to a friend who recently told him, “Don, you have the best job in the world. You get to make people happy every day.” He didn’t disagree. “I had jazz, I had everything. Now that I look back on the posters, I don’t know how I did it.”• Melissa Mendonca is a graduate of San Francisco State and Tulane universities. She’s a lover of airports and road trips and believes in mentoring and service to create communities everyone can enjoy. Her favorite words are rebar, wanderlust and change.
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WHAT BEGAN in 1916 as a one-day livestock event is today’s Glenn County Fair. The fair was the brainchild of John J. Flaherty, who was elected to oversee the Glenn County Livestock and Agricultural Association with the dream of turning the livestock show into the largest event in Northern California. The original buildings were constructed in 1940 and stand today on 54 acres of land, including the livestock barns and office, wool building, horse stalls, the grandstands and Flaherty Hall. In 1955, the Glenn County Fairgrounds held its first official Junior Livestock Auction and 10 years later it introduced the Destruction Derby. But one event had already established itself long before the fairgrounds were completed: The Queen of the Fair Pageant. Initially, the pageant welcomed contestants from surrounding North State counties in hopes to attract more people to the event. Farryl Dean Luning of Red Bluff was crowned the first Queen of the Fair in 1931. The pageant soon evolved into the Miss Glenn County Pageant, crowning Shirley Mudd the first Miss Glenn County in 1954, bestowing her with a ruby ring and laurel wreath. The first panel of Miss Glenn County judges included celebrities Donna Reed and Charlton Heston. Today, it is not your stereotypical beauty pageant with swimsuit competitions or cliché homilies for world peace. The Miss Glenn County candidates are bright, dedicated young women. Just ask Paige Baker, 2018’s Miss Glenn County. “I have gone to the pageant for years, watching people I know run for the position,” says Baker, admitting she had always had an inkling that she wanted to compete. Ultimately, it was her passion for the Glenn community and her sister’s persistent urging that gave Baker the courage to pursue the title. A two-month preparation period led up to the competition, including meetings, dance rehearsals, a competent memorization of Glenn County history, writing a speech, preparing for an interview and attending Saturday practices, all while balancing schoolwork and personal life. 4 continued on page 70 Photos by Lisa Taylor Photography MAY 2019 www.EnjoyMagazine.net
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A daunting schedule, but not one Baker faced alone. At first, her fellow contenders were but strangers with familiar faces, girls Baker recognized from school yet hardly knew. Throughout the process they became fast friends, forming a fellowship of support. “It was fun getting to know the other girls and practice with them,” Baker says. “You create bonds through the mutual experiences and struggles. If one girl struggled with writing her speech, or another with choreography, it was nice to see how each of us began to use our strengths to support one another in our weaknesses.” The pageant is held during the Glenn County Fair, but the competition begins a week prior, when each candidate undergoes a private interview with a panel of judges. The final judging takes place at the show itself. Competition rounds may vary from year to year, but traditionally the first round is a choreographed dance performed as a group. Main rounds include a speech, an evening gown sashay and the performing of a special talent. “The most exciting part of the show is what happens backstage,” Baker says. “We’d go on stage in a rotating order, so once you exit the stage you have to change for the next round. It was fast paced and we had little time to change our outfits and hair between each round.” As judges tally the scores, the participants line up and await the results. “Your role begins shortly after being crowned,” explains Baker. “The winners help with the Little Miss Glenn Pageant, participate in the fair’s parade, take photos with people, sell tickets at the Destruction Derby and hand out the derby awards.” Along with the crown, Miss Glenn County signs a contract agreeing to attend 10 community events throughout the year, in addition to receiving scholarship money. “My main role as Miss Glenn County is to connect with the community. I’ve made appearances at events such as Octobee Fest, the Willows Independence Day Parade and the Avenue of Lights in Orland,” she says. “It’s intimidating to be introduced at some of the larger community events, especially when I attend them alone. It was having to start conversations with people I didn’t know and coming up with questions to ask them,” she continues, adding that being outside her comfort zone has helped shape better conversation skills. Yet it is the smaller community tasks, such as visiting group homes and reading to young girls at the Orland Library, that Baker enjoys most about this role. “The people of Glenn County are very supportive of each other. I really enjoy getting to interact with them, with my community,” she says. Applications for the 2020 Miss Glenn County Pageant are available at the Fair Office in Orland, 221 E. Yolo St. • Glenn County Fair • May 16-19 www.glenncountyfair.org • (530) 865-1168
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TA S T E O F H I S T O R Y — A N N U A L F U N D R A I S E R F O R S H A S TA H I S T O R I C A L S O C I E T Y “A TASTE OF HISTORY” is grounded in the past and tied to the future. The annual spring event generates money for Shasta Historical Society so it can continue its work of exploring, preserving and sharing Shasta County history. “It’s our main fundraiser,” says Denny Mills, interim director of the historical society. “It brings in the dollars necessary to maintain and preserve our research library and artifacts.” Held at Shasta State Historic Park just west of Redding, “A Taste of History” features food, music, a silent auction and wine and beer tasting. It typically draws 250 to 300 attendees and raises $25,000 to $30,000. “It has evolved into a really anticipated event in a beautiful setting – an opportunity to support the society and visit with a lot of friends,” Mills says. “It’s a favorite fundraising event that’s more of a fun-raising event,” adds historical society board vice-chair Gary Lewis.4 continued on page 74 MAY 2019 www.EnjoyMagazine.net
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The seventh annual “A Taste of History” takes place from 5:30 to 8 pm May 23 on the lawn area behind Shasta State Historic Park’s Courthouse Museum. The location has special meaning this year following last summer’s deadly Carr Fire, which burned from Whiskeytown Lake into Redding and was devastating to the community of Shasta. The Courthouse Museum and the state park’s Pioneer Barn, Litsch Store, Blumb Bakery and Blacksmith shop survived the fire, but the park was closed for several months. “It’s bringing people together,” Mike Moynahan, chair of the historical society board, says of this year’s “A Taste of History.” “It’s a celebration that our (state) park is still there, even though so much around it was destroyed,” Mills says. Shasta Historical Society has a long history with Shasta State Historic Park. “A Taste of History” grew out of an effort several years ago to support the state park when it was threatened with closure. The state park showcases the region’s Gold Rush history – the era when Shasta was known as the Queen City of the Northern Mines. Main Street was lined with shops, hotels and saloons, giving the town claim to having the longest stretch of brick buildings north of San Francisco. The museum grounds, where “A Taste of History” will be held, hold reminders of Gold Rush times. Don’t be surprised if a few characters from bygone days materialize to mingle with the crowd. Volunteers in costume and in character will offer tales of the region. “We’re hoping to have Pierson B. Reading, Black Bart, Mae Helene Bacon Boggs, Alvin Coffey,” Moynahan says. The historical figures will wander among attendees, joining conversations and sharing their stories. In keeping with the history theme, tours of the Courthouse Museum will be offered. The museum is known for its collection of early California art and also has exhibits featuring artifacts from pioneer families. The courtroom, jail and gallows have been restored to reflect the 1860s. North State wineries and breweries will offer tastings. There will be a silent auction and drawings featuring framed historic photos, western artwork, jewelry, restaurant gift certificates and more. Other highlights are food and fiddle music. Redding Parks & Trails Foundation plans a bicycle ride from Caldwell Park in Redding to Shasta for the event. “A Taste of History” is built around community, Mills says. The goal is for people “to come and enjoy friends, food and music in the beautiful Shasta State Historic Park setting.” She also hopes the event sparks interest in the historical society and the area’s history. “I think having a sense of local history gives us all a better sense of place and community,” Mills says. That history includes difficult history – “maltreatment of peoples and the destruction of many of our historic structures,” she says. “It’s important that we continue to document and retain records of our ongoing local history for future generations to come.” •
“A Taste of History” is built around community, Mills says. The goal is for people “to come and enjoy friends, food and music in the beautiful Shasta State Historic Park setting.”
A Taste of History • 5:30 to 8 pm May 23 Shasta State Historic Park, Highway 299 about six miles west of Redding Tickets: $40 in advance, $45 at the door www.shastahistorical.org • (530) 243-3720
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COWS IN THE FOG
Jen Peterson enjoys spending time with her family and friends, meeting new people and being outdoors. She has a passion for photography that has continued to grow each year. She shoots family portraits, infants, seniors, commercial homes, special events and weddings. (And captures beautiful landscapes when she can.) You can see more of her work at www. jenpetersonphotography.com and follow her on Facebook and Instagram.
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WILD GROVES AWARD-WINNING OLIVE OILS
TASTY SUNDAYS 10am—2pm
product tastings throughout the month of May
O U R P R O D U C T S T E L L S TO R I E S .
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recipe MAY 2019
MEXICAN CORN AND PASTA SALAD SERVES 4 Cinco de Mayo is a great reason to try this month’s recipe, but it will be great anytime. It is a nice addition to your next party or potluck, or plan to serve it for lunch with friends, which is exactly what I did. Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS: 2 lb. box bow tie pasta, cooked 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise 2 T sour cream 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. cumin 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 limes, zested and juiced 3 green onions, sliced thin 1⁄2 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped 2 jalapeños, stemmed and thinly sliced into small rings 1 10-oz. package frozen sweet corn, thawed 1 2.5-oz. jar diced pimentos, drained 1⁄2 cup feta or cotija cheese, crumbled
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DIRECTIONS: STEP 1: Cook the bow tie pasta according to box directions. Once cooked, drain and set aside. STEP 2: While pasta is cooking, make the dressing by mixing mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, pepper, cumin and garlic. (Note: If serving immediately, add the zest and the juice of both limes now. If serving later, wait to add these until ready to serve.)
STEP 3: To assemble, using a large mixing bowl, add the cooked pasta, green onions, cilantro, jalapeños, sweet corn, pimentos and cheese, and mix together well. Add the dressing and toss to cover all ingredients. STEP 4: If serving immediately, add the zest and the juice of both limes now. If serving later, combine all ingredients except the lime zest and juice. Cover and refrigerate. Once ready to serve, add the zest and juice to the salad and serve.
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.
PREP TIME: 15 minutes COOK TIME: 10-12 minutes TOTAL TIME: 25-27 minutes MAY 2019 www.EnjoyMagazine.net
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ASPHALT COWBOYS/REDDING RODEO 2019 SCHEDULE Get ready for the 71st annual Redding Rodeo. The Asphalt Cowboys and the Redding Rodeo Association have been working hard preparing Rodeo Week activities and are ready for some rip-roarin’ fun! Dust off your cowboy boots and enjoy one of the most popular events in Redding!
Sunday, May 5 TOP HAND DINNER Riverview Golf & Country Club No-host cocktails at 6 pm, dinner at 7 pm. Asphalt Cowboys for tickets www.asphaltcowboys.org
Monday, May 13 ASPHALT COWBOYS CHILI COOK-OFF Buckaroo Flats (Rodeo Grounds) Set up time 5 pm, judging at 6 pm May the best chili win! www.asphaltcowboys.org
Monday, May 6 ASPHALT COWBOYS GOLF TOURNAMENT Gold Hills Golf Club Check in at 9 am, shotgun start at 10am Entry fee includes green fees, range balls, carts, prize fund, sack lunch and steak or chicken dinner www.asphaltcowboys.org
Monday, May 13 QUICK DRAW CONTEST Buckaroo Flats (Rodeo Grounds) Shoot out starts at 6 pm. Sign up at event. Enjoy free gourmet chili at 6 pm www.asphaltcowboys.org
Saturday, May 11 REDDING RODEO ASSOCIATION KICK-OFF BARBECUE AND DANCE Come one, come all! Redding Rodeo Grounds, Redding Rodeo Arena Dinner at 6:30 pm, dance band at 8 pm Tickets at the gate www.reddingrodeo.com Monday, May 13 SPECIAL KIDS DAY BY INVITATION ONLY In the tradition of and honoring John and Fran Balma www.asphaltcowboys.org
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Tuesday, May 14 BANK HOLDUP For naming the Lone Stranger, call 223-1188 with your guesses For finding loot, turn in at clubhouse or call 244-1117 www.asphaltcowboys.org Tuesday, May 14 BANK & BUSINESS JUDGING Theme: General Stores & Saloon Doors Contact Chamber of Commerce for judging application www.asphaltcowboys.org Wednesday, May 15 BULLS AND BARRELS An evening of extreme bulls and ladies barrel races, kids mutton bustin’, chuck wagon races and more! Redding Rodeo Grounds Arena www.reddingrodeo.com
Thursday, May 16 KIDDIE PET PARADE Mt. Shasta Mall Assembly at 5:30 pm, parade at 6 pm www.asphaltcowboys.org Thursday, May 16 REDDING RODEO 2019 - FIRST NIGHT Bull riding, bareback riding, barrel racing, tie-down roping, team roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling button bustin’, chuck wagon races and more! Redding Rodeo Grounds Arena Gates open at 5:30, performance at 6:45 pm www.reddingrodeo.com Friday, May 17 PANCAKE BREAKFAST Roaring Gulch (Market Street between South and Placer Streets) 5-10 am Tickets $4 resale, $5 at the event www.asphaltcowboys.org Friday, May 17 CHICKS ’N CHAPS Redding Rodeo Grounds 11:30 am - 4 pm 8th Annual Chicks ‘n Chaps Breast Cancer “Fun”raiser and Rodeo Clinic Open to all women 21 & over. www.reddingrodeo.com/chicks-n-chaps/
Friday, May 17 REDDING RODEO 2019 SECOND NIGHT Bull riding, bareback riding, barrel racing, tie-down roping, team roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling button bustin’, chuck wagon races and more! Redding Rodeo Grounds Arena Gates open at 5:30, performance at 6:45 pm www.reddingrodeo.com Saturday, May 18 REDDING RODEO PARADE Downtown Redding 10 am “General Stores & Saloon Doors” Sponsored by Asphalt Cowboys www.asphaltcowboys.org Saturday, May 18 REDDING RODEO 2019 SATURDAY EVENING PERFORMANCE Bull riding, bareback riding, barrel racing, tie-down roping, team roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling button bustin’, chuck wagon races and more! Redding Rodeo Grounds Arena Gates open at 5:30, performance at 6:45 pm www.reddingrodeo.com
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FROM FOOD TO FUN, SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY
anderson
May 1, 15 • Anderson Teen Advisory Board, Anderson Library, 3200 West Center St., 4pm, www.shastalibraries.org May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Anderson Storytime, Anderson Library, 3200 West Center St., 3:30pm, www.shastalibraries.org May 16 • Paint Class, Players Pizza, 2305 Balls Ferry Road, 5:30pm, www.andersonchamberofcommerce.com
burney
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Preschool Storytime, Burney Library, 37038 Siskiyou St., 11am, www.shastalibraries.org May 18 • “Rustic Romance,” Prom 2019, Burney Veteran’s Hall, 37392 Hwy 299, 7pm, www.burneychamber.com May 25 • Mountain Cruisers Car Show, Pit River Casino, 20265 Tamarack Ave., 9am-2pm, www.burneychamber.com
chico
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Thursday Night Market, Downtown Chico on Broadway between 2nd and 5th streets, 6pm, www.downtownchico.com May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • Friday Night Concerts, Downtown Chico, 7pm, www.downtownchico.com May 18 • Chocolate Thunder Motorcycle Run, Sierra Steel Harley Davidson, 1501 Mangrove Ave., 9am-2pm, www.chocolatefest.us May 23-27 • Silver Dollar Fair, Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair St., 4-11pm Thursday-Friday, 10am11pm Saturday, 11am-11pm Sunday, 11am-10pm Monday, www.silverdollarfair.org
corning
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cottonwood
May 4 • Cottonwood Spring Faire, Holiday Shopping Center on Main and Historic Front streets, 10am-4pm, www.cottonwoodchamberofcommerce.com
dunsmuir
May 1-4 • “Small Gatherings” Susan M. Schimke, Siskiyou Arts Museum, 5824 Dunsmuir Ave., noon-4pm Wednesday-Sunday, www.siskiyouartsmuseum.org May 5, 12, 19, 26 • The Lone Ranger, Dunsmuir Brewery Works, 5701 Dunsmuir Ave., 3pm, www.mtshastachamber.com May 11-31 • Dunsmuir Elementary School Art Show, Siskiyou Arts Museum, 5824 Dunsmuir Ave., noon-4pm Wednesday-Sunday, May 11th opening reception 5-7 pm., www.siskiyouartsmuseum.org
mccloud
May 18-19 • 4MPH Challenge, The Great Shasta Rail Trail, Pilgrim Creek Road, 8am-5pm, www.shastatrailruns.com May 25-26 • McCloud Mushroom Festival & Dinner, Main Street McCloud, Festival starts at 10am, www.mccloudchamber.com
mountain gate
May 11 • Mountain Gate CSD Auxillery pancake breakfast, 14508 Wonderland Blvd., 7am-11pm
mt. shasta
May 5 • 72nd Annual Scott Valley Pleasure Park Rodeo, Scott Valley Pleasure Park, 97 Island Road, all day, www.etnarodeo.com
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Smooth Guitar by Jimmy Limo, Lily’s Restaurant, 1013 South Mt. Shasta Blvd., 6:30pm, www.mtshastachamber.com May 13-19 • 2nd Annual Siskiyou Science Festival, Downtown Mt. Shasta, various times, www.siskiyouscifest.com May 20, 27 • Mt. Shasta Farmers Market Opening, 400 Block of North Mount Shasta Blvd., 3:30pm, www.mtshastachamber.com
lewiston
oroville
etna
May 18 • Trinity trailer trash vintage trailer show, 330 River Rock Rd., food, drinks, no dogs, 11am-3pm, $10 donation to benefit the Lewiston Fire Department
los molinos
May 11 • Walnut and Wine Festival, Bianchi Orchards Barn, 10337 Hwy. 99E, 4pm, www.bianchiorchards.com
mcarthur
May 4 • 18th Annual Ham Run, McArthur-Burney Falls State Park, 24898 Hwy. 89, 8:30-10:30am, www.burneychamber.com
May 3-5 • “Summertime” and “Wintertime” presented by the Butte College Drama Department, 3536 Butte Campus Drive, Black Box Theatre, 7:30pm Friday-Saturday, 2:30pm Sunday, www.orovillechamber.com May 3-4, 10-11 • Feather Fiesta Days, various places around Oroville, various times, www.orovillechamber.com/feather-fiesta-days May 11 • Craft Faire, Lott-Sank Park, 1065 Montgomery St., 9am-4pm, www.orovillechamber.com • Evening of Chocolate, Wine, and Brew Gala Benefit Dinner, Gold Country Casino Resort, 4020 Olive Hwy., 5pm, www.chocolatefest.us May 25-26 • Feather Falls Renaissance Faire, Feather Falls Casino, 8 Alverda Drive, 10am-6pm Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday, www.orovillechamber.com
4-H Club Pancake Breakfast 79th HAPPY VALLEY STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Saturday & Sunday, May 25th & 26th, 2019 Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 10AM-4PM Come and enjoy a fun and entertaining day! Our famous generous servings of sweet fresh strawberries, ice cream & shortcake. Strawberries are served from 10AM to 5PM Sat and 10AM-4PM Sun, while they last.
FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING JOIN US AT WEST VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL. Located at the Corner of Happy Valley Road & Gas Point Road
Arts & Crafts Booths • Pie-Eating Contests • Delicious Food & Refreshing Drinks • Entertainment on 3 Stages • Gunny Sack Races • Pony Rides • Antique Tractor Displays • Classic Car Show Purchase advance Strawberry Shortcake tickets at Country Market, Happy Valley Market & Happy Stop Market. Alternate rain dates are June 1st/2nd. For more information www.happyvalleystrawberryfestival.com • (530) 357-5449
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JUNE 19TH THRU 22ND Advance discount tickets on admission and carnival rides on sale now! Season Passes (Book of 4 Tickets) • Carnival Wrist Bands Single Admission (Adults / Jr. & Sr.)* *Available Online Only ADMISSION & CARNIVAL RIDE DISCOUNT TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Tri-Counties Bank (All Locations) & Anderson Ace Hardware Express Must be purchased by Tuesday June 18th • Not valid with any other offer Fair Office: 530-378-6789 • www.shastadistrictfairandeventcenter.com
Lake Shasta Dinner Cruises
Enjoy dinner and a sunset on Shasta Lake. Make your reservations early. Call
1-800-795-2283 for prices and reservations
Dinner cruises depart twice weekly on Friday and Saturday Evenings at 6:30 p.m. FIND US ON FACEBOOK AS LAKE SHASTA DINNER CRUISES
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palo cedro
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Palo Cedro 50 Mile Market, 22037 Old Forty Four Drive, 3-6pm, www.healthyshasta.org May 19 • Free Old Time Fiddle Jam, Open Mic and Concert, Palo Cedro Community Hall, 22037 Old 44 Drive, 1-4pm, www.northstatefiddlers.com
red bluff
May 2-5 • Tehama District Fair, Red Bluff, 650 Antelope Blvd., 4-10pm Thursday, noon-11pm, Friday-Saturday, www.tehamadistrictfair.com May 3-5 • Sparrow’s Landing open to the public, 24095 Alden Drive, 9am-4pm, (530) 276-8248 May 4, 11, 18, 25 • Red Bluff Farmers Market, 100 Main St., 9am-1pm, www.healthyshasta.org May 18 • Home & Garden Faire, Sparrow’s Landing, 24060 Alden Drive, 8am-4pm, (530) 276-8248 May 19 • 45th Annual Contemporary Historical Vehicle Association Car Show in the Park, Red Bluff River Park, 100 River Park Way, 8am-3pm
redding
May 1-31 • Shasta Bike Challenge, all over Shasta County, www.shastabikechallenge.com • North Valley Art League 2019 Regional Juried Photography Show, Carter House Gallery, 48 Quartz Hill Road, 11am-4pm, Tuesday-Saturday, www.nval.org May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Midweek Madness, Wildcard Brewing Company, 9565 Crossroads Drive, 2-9pm May 2-4, 9-11 • “The Little Mermaid” presented by Shasta High School, David Marr Auditorium, 2200 Eureka Way, 7pm, (2pm May 4th), www.shastahighchoir.com May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • Foodie Friday, Wildcard Brewing Co. Tied House, 1321 Butte St., 5-8pm, www.visitredding.com May 4 • Enterprise Parent Club Spring Craft Bazaar, Enterprise High School, Manatowa Gym, 3411 Churn Creek Road, 9am-3pm • OakSong Music Society’s final Show with Martyn Joseph, The Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2850 Foothill Blvd., 8pm, www.oaksongs.org
• 4th Annual Holistic Fair for Body Mind and Spirit, Center for Spiritual Living Redding, 1905 Hartnell Ave., 10am-4pm, www.holisticfairredding.wixsite.com/ holisticfairredding May 4, 11, 18, 25 • Gather Marketplace, 1043 State St., 9am-1pm, www.healthyshasta.org • Redding Farmers Market, Redding City Hall, 777 Cypress Ave., 7:30am-noon, www.healthyshasta.org May 5 • Free Old Time Fiddle Jam, Concert and Open Mic, St. James Lutheran Church, 2500 Shasta View Blvd., 1-4pm, www.northstatefiddlers.com • Native Plant Identification and Uses, Horsetown Clear Creek Preserve, Clear Creek Road 7 Miles west of Hwy. 273, 1-3pm, www.horsetownclearcreekpreserve.org • North State Bel Canto Singers present “Don Giovanni,” All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 2150 Benton Drive, 5pm May 7 • Escapees RV Club Monthly Meeting, Country Waffle, 2300 Athens Ave., 11:30am, www.escapees.com May 8 • Mother’s Day Tea Party and Skincare Event, J-Rob Studios & Expressions Beauty, 137 Locust Ave., 6-8pm, May 10 • Garden Event, American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, 2961 Churn Creek Road, 10am-6pm May 11 • Craft Fair, The Beadman parking lot, 2619 Park Marina Drive, 9am-4pm • Shasta Mud Run, Ross Ranch, 11973 Old Oregon Trail, 9am-5pm, www.shastamudrun.com • Plant Community Ecology Walk, Horsetown Clear Creek Preserve, Clear Creek Road seven miles west of Hwy. 273, 10am-noon, www.horsetownclearcreekpreserve.org • Bright Future Fun Run, Sundial Bridge, 8-11am, www.childrenfirstffa.com • Paint n’ Pour Your Art Out Workshop, Avenue Real Estate, 1800 Shasta St., 1-3pm, (530) 515-3536 May 12 • Mother’s Day Event, American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, 2961 Churn Creek Road, 10am-5pm May 24-26 • Santa Rosa Rosebuds vs. Colt 45s, Tiger Field, 1250 Parkview Ave., 7:15pm, www.reddingcolt45s.com May 26 • California River Quest, Sundial Bridge, 6:30am, www.californiariverquest.com
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May 27 • Memorial Day Event, American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, 2961 Churn Creek Road, 10am-6pm • Redding Ringtails vs. Colt 45s, Tiger Field, 1250 Parkview Ave., 7:15pm, www.reddingcolt45s.com May 30-31 • NBO Sacramento vs. Colt 45s, Tiger Field, 1250 Parkview Ave., 7:15pm, www.reddingcolt45s.com
round mountain
May 10 • Hill Country’s Arty Party, Hill Country Community Clinic, 29632 Hwy. 299E, 5-8pm, www.hillcountryclinic.org
shasta
May 23 • A Taste of History, Shasta State Historic Park, 15312 Hwy. 299W, 5:30pm, www.visitredding.com
whiskeytown
May 25 • Whiskeytown Memorial Weekend Regatta, Whiskeytown Lake, 12485 Hwy. 299W., 7am, www.shastacascade.com
whitmore
May 12 • Community Center Monthly Breakfast, Whitmore Community Center, 30555 Whitmore Road, 8-11am, www.facebook.com/ WhitmoreCommunityCenter
cascade theatre
www.cascadetheatre.org
May 5 • Boomtown Festival, Shasta Dam Blvd., parade starts at 10am, www.shastadamboree.org May 1-2 • For Pete’s Sake Cruise Night, Clair Engle Park, 6pm, www.shastadamboree.org May 4, 11, 18, 25 • Shasta Lake Farmers Market, Heritage Roasting Co., 4302 Shasta Dam Blvd., 4:30-9pm, www.heritageroasting.com
May 1 • Storm Large and Le Bonheur, 7:30pm May 2-5 • Axiom Repertory Theatre presents “Gypsy,” 7:30pm Thursday-Friday, 2pm and 7:30pm Saturday, 3pm Sunday May 9 • Keb’ Mo’ Solo, meet and greet 6:30pm, Show 7:30pm May 11 • North State Symphony “Pathos and Hope,” 7:30pm May 18 • R ay Charles and Frank Sinatra Tribute Show, 7pm
susanville
chico state university
shasta lake
May 4 • Lassen County Children’s Fair, Lassen County Fairgrounds, 195 Russell Ave., 10am-4pm, www.shastacascade.com May 11 • Paiute Meadows Trail Run, Susanville Ranch Park, 485493 Cherry Terrace, 7am, www.paiutemeadowstrailrun.com
weaverville
May 1 • Weaverville Art Cruise, Main Street Weaverville, 5pm, www.shastacascade.com
weed
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • Kevin McDowell, soft acoustic guitar, Mt. Shasta Brewing Co., 360 College Ave., 4:30pm, www.mtshastachamber.com May 4, 11, 18, 25 • Distance to the Sun, Mt. Shasta Brewing Co. 360 College Ave., 2pm, www.mtshastachamber.com
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May 18 • Third Saturday Comedy Night, Lake Shastina Golf Resort, 5925 Country Club Drive, 7pm, www.mtshastachamber.com
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www.csuchico.edu/upe/performance www.csuchico.edu/soa
May 2 • Storm Large and Le Bonheur, Harlen Adams Theatre, 7:30pm May 2-5 • Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Laxson Auditorium, 7:30pm ThursdaySaturday, 2pm Saturday-Sunday May 5 • “Cinderella” by Gioachino Rossini presented by the San Francisco Grand Opera Series, Zingg Recital Hall, 2pm May 10 • “Guitarchestra!” Chico State Guitar Ensemble, Zingg Recital Hall, 7:30pm May 12 • Sundays at Two “An Afternoon of Jazz,” Zingg Recital Hall, 2pm • Pathos and Hope, Laxson Auditorium, 2pm
cottonwood rodeo week
www.facebook.com/cottonwoodrodeo/ www.cottonwoodchamberofcommerce.com
May 6-10 • Cottonwood’s roving jail hits the streets. Get your favorite scoundrel arrested. They will have to bail themselves out. May 8 • Ladies night out, Heart S Ranch, doors open at 5:30pm, dinner at 6:30pm May 10 • Shasta Farm & Equipment customer appreciation day, Q97 live broadcast, free lunch, 9am - 4pm • Community barbecue, Front St, 5 pm • Kiddie Parade, Front St., 6pm, FFA cow chip bingo, free kiddie carnival, bed races following kiddie parade, Front Street, Downtown May 11 • Sons of the American Legion breakfast, 8 am, Legion Hall • 57th Annual Cottonwood Rodeo Parade, Front and Main Streets, 10am May 11, 12 • Cottonwood Rodeo, Bob Jones Arena, 1pm
redding civic auditorium www.reddingcivic.com
May 10 • Apocalyptica, 7:30pm May 19 • Jeff Dunham “Passively Agressive,” 3pm May 29 • Little Feat - 50th Anniversary Tour, 7pm
redding library
www.shastalibraries.org
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Read and Play Story Time, 3:30pm May 2, 9 • It’s Your Etsy Business, 5pm May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Read and Create Story Time, 3:30pm May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • Read and Discover Story Time, 10:30am May 3 • Community Connects: Making the Most of Cooking with Kids, 1pm May4 • Free Comic Book Day, 10am-1pm May 6, 13, 20, 27 • Babies, Books and Play, 10:30am • Game Night, 4pm • Duplicate Bridge Lessons, 6pm May 7, 14, 21, 28 • Read and Sing Story Time, 10:30am • Teen Advisory Board, 6pm May 16 • Film and Discussion, 6pm May 18 • Read With Me and Ruff Readers, 1pm
riverfront playhouse
www.riverfrontplayhouse.net May 17-19, 24-26, 31 • “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged),” 7:30pm Friday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday
shasta college
www.shastacollege.edu May 1 • Jazz Big Band Featuring Shasta College Vocal Jazz, Theatre, 7:30pm May 11 • Chorale Concert, Theatre, 7:30pm
shasta district fairgrounds
www.shastadistrictfairandeventcenter.com
May 11 • Shasta Speedway, Late Models, Limited Mods, Bombers, Legends, Hornets, Pro 4 Mods, BCRA Vintage & Midget Class
schreder planetarium
www.shastacoe.org/planetarium May 10 • The Final Frontier - “Universe,” and “New Horizons,” 7pm May 24 • Ancient Skies - “Stars of Pharaohs” and “Seven Wonders,” 7pm
state theatre - red bluff
www.statetheatreredbluff.com May 1 • “Chicks with Hits” Terri Clark, Pam Tillis, & Suzi Bogguss, 7:30pm May 18 • “Impossible” Alex Ramon, 3pm
turtle bay
www.turtlebay.org May 1-5 • Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge, Shared Science May 1-12 • Last Call: An Intoxicating History of Alcohol May 2, 16, 23, 30 • Little Explorers: Space Explorers, 10am May 4 • Charlie Rabbit and Friends, 10am • Sobering Conversations with Officer Jacob Provencio, 2pm May 10 • The Art of Beer Tasting, 4:30pm May 25 • Garden Tour: A Walk with the Horticulture Manager, 10am May 31 • Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear
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Check out over 175 yard sale and vendor spaces. Antiques, collectibles and handmade crafts! Admission is FREE!
Together We inspire
students to believe in themselves
We encourage students to achieve their potential
We empower
students to be active participants in our community, nation and world
We recognize the impact and lasting contributions all of our teachers make. Thank you.
At Shasta College we’ve been helping our local community members achieve MORE success in their careers and in their lives through higher education for the last 69 years. Our faculty members number 514 strong and can teach you the skills that employers want and that universities require. Many bring proven, real-world experience to the classroom. Countless other faculty members have a master’s degree and 57 faculty members share the distinction of having earned a doctoral degree in their field. But, regardless of the subject or degree, they all share one common trait—they all care deeply about your success. Whether you’re looking to transfer to a 4-year university, looking to earn a certificate or your career has flatlined and needs a boost, we have the answer for you, no pop-quiz required.
May 7th, is National Teacher Appreciation Day. May 8th is California’s Day of the Teacher.
ShastaCollege.edu/apply or call… www.shastacollege.edu Shasta College is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
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College & Career Signing Day Reach Higher • Shasta Initiative Cascade Theater • May 16, 2019 Reach Higher Shasta is hosting the second ever Shasta County College & Career Signing Day event at 4 PM on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at the Cascade Theater. This event will highlight and spotlight approximately 100 high school seniors from Shasta County schools who have made plans to pursue some type of post high school training and/or education. We often see athletes get recognized at their “signing day”. Following this signing day tradition, we want to recognize students who have made plans for continuing education and training, wherever that may be. This event is meant to bring recognition and encouragement to Shasta County students who have made plans to improve their quality of life through college and/or career education. The goals of the event are fourfold: • To make high school students and their families aware of the myriad of opportunities available to them. • To demonstrate the willingness of our community to
celebrate future plans with students from all high schools, large and small, in our region. • To celebrate the diversity of post high school choices being pursued by Shasta County seniors. • To inspire underclassmen and their families to put some thought into their own post high school plans. In the theater, on the big stage, there will be a program honoring the students, recognizing them and identifying their choice for post high school education/training. We need seniors to communicate their post high school plans to their school counselors in order for Reach Higher Shasta to draw from all eligible participants. This year, 5 lucky students will be randomly selected to each receive a $500 scholarship for use to help pursue their post-secondary dream. Event sponsors include Reach Higher Shasta, Redding Chamber of Commerce, College Options, Shasta EDC, Redding Chamber of Commerce, the Forward Redding Foundation, Signarama and Redding Electric Utility.
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BY EMILY MIRANDA
GROWING COMMUNITY LO CA L F O O D P R OJ E C T S W I T H M O D O C H A RV E ST THE SEEDS WERE planted by a group of volunteers in 2013. They sprouted into the Surprise Valley Saturday Market in Cedarville and grew into Modoc Harvest, becoming an official nonprofit organization in 2016. “We have developed and partnered on many other local food projects in Modoc County since then,” says Executive Director Leah Larsen. One partnership is with Modoc Public Health and the Episcopal Church in Alturas to establish an Alturas Community Garden. “Our goal is for the garden to promote access to nutritious food and a healthy lifestyle by providing a positive space and environment for community members interested in learning to garden,” Larsen explains. The garden will be ready for the 2019 planting season. “There will be plots available for 20 members of the community,” Larsen says, adding that mentors can assist with gardening tips and techniques. The Modoc Harvest mission centers on food, health and community. “We envision a thriving food economy where Modoc residents have affordable access to locally grown food, connecting them to farms, ranches, community gardens and various outlets and opportunities,” says Larsen, also mentioning the challenges they face in accomplishing this. One challenge is the food industry. “It is geared toward large producers, but our providers are small producers, primarily producing food the way it used to be produced – by manual labor,” explains Larsen. This makes it difficult to compete in providing large quantities of fresh, locally grown produce to the community.
They are fighting back with projects like their Farmer Mentorship Program, which will match seasoned producers with amateur gardeners, farmers and the like. “We want to help new and experienced producers enter the local food system and make their products available to the community,” says Larsen, adding that they hope this platform will strengthen the local food culture and overall resiliency of rural towns. “Another challenge we face is changing habits. People like convenience – packaged and ready-to-eat foods,” she continues. “Most of the food we are promoting requires preparation, and not many people like cooking or have the skills.” This is why Modoc Harvest offers cooking classes and demonstrations in local high schools, at its farmers markets and throughout the community. “We hope to become a model for other rural communities,” she says. “I believe local food has the power to transform struggling rural towns. We can support each other, keep our dollars circulating amongst each other, find joy in providing for ourselves, and revive a piece of rural America.” • modocharvest.org
Emily J. Miranda is a freelance writer, designer, and self taught artist. She is a graduate of Simpson University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communication with an emphasis on business and marketing. In her free time she enjoys writing, painting, sewing, and any projects involving creative insight.
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