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THE MCCONNELL FUND The McConnell Fund at the Community Foundation of the North State supports eligible organizations in Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity, and Modoc counties. Grants are awarded primarily to purchase equipment and assist building or program-related projects. Examples include a new outdoor classroom at The Farm School in Scott Valley, the paved pump track and skills loop at the Redding Bike Park, and a tractor to restore tribal homelands for the Modoc Nation. The McConnell Fund is helping build better communities through philanthropic projects throughout the North State.

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63 | Virtual Reality Entertainment Center at Area 151

17 | What I Enjoy: Jonathan Anderson

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GOOD TIMES 79 | Tehama Concert Series

LOCALS 57 | NorCal Artist Lucius M. Upshaw

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Decades of commitment. Generations of caring. At Dignity Health – Mercy Medical Center Redding, we’ve grown alongside you and your family for generations with an unparalleled commitment to the health of our community. Serving the North State region with the most advanced, award-winning care, you can count on us—with a nationally recognized cardiac program, the region’s most comprehensive cancer care, and the only hospital in the area to offer maternity services, neonatal intensive care and stroke expertise. We’re proud to have served as your health partner for decades. And we’re honored to continue supporting you in all the years to come. Learn more about us at DignityHealth.org/MercyRedding.

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THE HOLIDAY SEASON is upon us, and mistletoe and merriment abounds. What a joyful time to celebrate with the ones we hold dear! If you’re planning to gather your loved ones at your place, we’ve got some fun holiday party ideas to share,

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from caroling through the town to baking together. Check out our chocolate biscotti and gingerbread cookie recipes – they always taste better when made with friends! North State visitors are always dazzled by the Garden of Lights at Turtle Bay, a new tradition that has the makings of forever memories. Also, we encourage you to take the quick trip up to Mt. Shasta to enjoy some winter adventures – it’s hard to find a more beautiful backdrop for your travels. Wandering around Downtown Redding is a delight at this time of year, with local businesses decked out in their holiday best. And if zombies and mutant elephants are more your style than snowmen and reindeer, check out the virtual reality entertainment center Area 151 for some memorable family fun. Stop by Enjoy the Store and fill a crate with some handcrafted goods for the folks on the nice list – and let’s not forget those who need a little extra love at this time of year. Ted Blankenheim is again organizing a Christmas bike drive for kids, and you’ll also hear some wisdom in this issue from Jonathan Anderson of the Good News Rescue Mission, which can always use our support in achieving their mission of helping people experiencing homelessness. Find some mistletoe, lean into some merriment, and Enjoy Northern California Living!

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Just $2.25 is enough to provide a meal that can put someone on the path out of homelessness! Through the support of partners like you, this year the Good News Rescue Mission has: Provided 140,628 meals for our hungry and homeless neighbors.

Offered 53,324 men and women shelter

from the streets.

Transitioned 71 people to housing. Walked alongside 13 individuals as

they have worked to overcome addiction.

All those things mean that together, not only are we all spreading the Good News, but we’re moving people off the streets! Thank you, Shasta County!

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Do you have any hobbies that might surprise people? I love hobbies! From welding to music, I seem to do it all, but one that might surprise people – I have an obsession with eating the world’s hottest peppers! If you could invite three people, living or dead, to a dinner party, who would you chose? Why? The biblical character Moses, because I have so many questions. Abraham Lincoln, because I am fascinated just as much by his failures as I am his successes. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., because I cherish his wisdom and inspiration.

What is your favorite quote? “The other side of fear is freedom. The other side of pain is growth. The other side of conflict is relationship.”

If you weren’t in your current job, what career role would you envision yourself in? It would be something centered around both leadership and soul care, two things which I am passionate about. I have a genuine love for people and helping them thrive in life. If you could travel to any era in history, where and when would you go? I would love to see pre-colonial North America. If you had to choose a spirit animal that represents your leadership style or personality, what would it be? Friends often refer to me as an old soul, like the owl.

What is the last book your rea d or book you’ve read that has left a lasting impression? “The Crushin g” by TD Jakes. Speaking hope to the crus hing moments that life brings us, he says, “Gra pes are raised to be crushed. There’s somethin g that happens to us when we are crushed that gives us resilience and tenacity. The greatest part of you is still somewhere down inside of you and only pressure will get it out.”

Where do you go to unwind? Near and dear to my heart is finding solitude in nature; an alpine lake, on top of a mountain ridge, swimming in the ocean or even a stroll through the vineyards at the Abbey of New Clairvaux. The key is to silence the outside noises of daily emails and to-do lists.

What’s one experience you’ve always wanted to have? So many. Near the top of my buck et list for the United States is a concert date night with my wife at the Red Rock Amphitheater in Colorado.

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Cave De Roche Vineyard 28338 Whippoorwill Circle Shingletown C A V E d E R O C H E (530) 474-1921 Odyssey Winery 6237 Cohasset Road Chico (530) 891-9463 odysseywinery.com A Taste of Burnsini 1261 Market St. Redding (530) 227-5605 burnsini.com Ridgetop Cellars 4229 Shasta Dam Blvd. Shasta Lake (530) 440-5369

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With so much going on during the holidays, it’s always nice to get a bit of help. Our list below provides just a little assistance in making sure you remember all those special people this holiday season!

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F U N H O L I D AY PA R T Y I D E A S THE TRUE MAGIC of the holiday season has nothing to do with fancy gifts in elaborate packaging. Perfectly wrapped presents are wonderful to give and receive, but the best gift to share with your loved ones is quality time. Those polished, store-bought baubles – as shiny and radiant as they are – could never compare to the handprint or glued pasta ornament your child made in preschool, or the tiny, dog-eared paper frame that holds your childhood photo, dangling from a fresh-cut tree. It’s the smell of cookies baking, the art of stringing together the perfect popcorn garland, and finding just the right branch to string your twinkling lights on. It’s singing carols together and watching those classic holiday movies that always manage to bring a tear to your eye. The joy of honoring traditions with family and friends – or making new ones as you go along – is what makes the magic of the holiday season come to life. This year, find a unique way to truly celebrate the holidays with the people you love. Whether it’s reliving old traditions with your immediate family, taking a unique approach to a holiday party with friends or seizing an opportunity to connect with perfect strangers, we hope this list of fun ways to celebrate will inspire you to find the shiniest part of the holidays. Hint: it’s love!4 continued on page 23

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This season, Market Street Blade and Barrel is offering a bottle of wine with any gift card purchase of $100 or more! Market Street Blade and Barrel and its all New Speakeasy and Whiskey Bar await you and your friends.

1777 Market St. 530.241.1777 marketstreetbladeandbarrel.com

Carousel is Downtown Redding’s specialty clothing boutique, offering the most sought after styles and quality brands in town. Carousel is a local, woman-owned business celebrating its 12th year. They pride themselves in offering a great guest experience and they truly love their community.

1555 Yuba St., Redding 530.246.1959 RideCarousel.com @ridecarousel

The perfect gift for everyone can be found at The Beadman! Sterling Silver Jewlery, USA-made wind chimes, tie dye and boho clothing, candles, incense, figurines and lots and lots of beads!

2619 Park Marina Drive Redding 530.243.8808 @thebeadmanredding

THE FOLKS THAT BAKE TOGETHER STAY TOGETHER Baking together is a bonding experience. Invite your friends to bring their favorite recipe and ingredients to the table and share your kitchen as you make your most prized holiday treats together. Make sure there is enough finished product for all partygoers to enjoy some of each recipe. New friendships are sure to be made, and everyone is likely to go home with a new holiday recipe to try. Remember: calories don’t count during the holidays. You can worry about that in January. HOST AN HORS D’OEUVRESONLY PARTY Sure, main courses are all well and good, but let’s face it – sometimes, we wish we could just get full on delicious finger foods! Why not make appetizers the highlight of your holiday party? Skip the big sit-down dinner and have your guests bring their favorite quick bites to share. Have guests cast their vote for their favorite (it can’t be their own!) and have a prize for the winner. FAMILY SLEEPOVER, ANYONE? Welcome a few of your favorite families over to enjoy good food, a holiday movie, board games, ghost stories or a good old-fashioned dance party! This family-friendly approach to fun means everyone can enjoy quality time for the holidays. Bring sleeping bags, blankets, pillows and air mattresses, and a favorite food and beverage to share. ADULT SLEEPOVER, ANYONE? Need a kid-free night? We can’t blame you. Bring your coziest pjs, fluffy socks and a bottle of your favorite beverage to share. Whether it’s a bottle of red, spiked egg nog, a hot toddy or your favorite cocktail, the designated driver can have the night off. Throw in a white elephant gift exchange for good measure. The first one asleep makes breakfast for everyone in the morning!4 continued on page 24

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CAROLING, CAROLING THROUGH THE TOWN Love to sing? Gather a few like minds and share some sweet sounds in a park or along a trail. Plan to visit neighbors who would enjoy a serenade. Consider it a flash mob for vocalists. Bonus points if you welcome the small (or large) crowd that may gather to join you. There’s magic in singing those carols that have made so many smile through the years. HOST AN ORNAMENT-MAKING PARTY Let your inner crafter take the reins on this one. Pull together some odds and ends from your craft supply stash and welcome your friends to do the same. Have a few foundational items to start with – like fillable ornaments, miniature picture frames or pinecones – and have a community pile of paintbrushes, scissors and glue on hand for everyone to use. Play some music in the background, pour some wine, hot chocolate or apple cider, and let creativity, conversation and laughter take over.

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HOST AN INTERNATIONAL FOOD FEST Invite your friends to make (or bring) a dish that honors their family roots. Have guests share the name of the dish they brought, the country of origin and when they first ate it or learned to make it. Sharing stories is a way of making the world beautifully small. Good food and good conversation are the gateway to new friendships. Season every dish and moment with a little more love. Wishing you and yours a holiday season full of light, laughter and loved ones. •

Kimberly N. Bonéy, proud wife and mom, is a freelance writer, designer, up-cycler and owner of Herstory Vintage. When she’s not working, she is joyfully wielding jewelrymaking tools and paintbrushes in her studio. Antique shops, vintage boutiques, craft stores and bead shops are her happy place.

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SORTED is a personalized organizational business. The holidays can be chaotic! Let them help you declutter, organize and bring peace to your physical space. They believe the space you’re in affects your mindset and those who enter into it. Let them assist you with transforming your home or business into a peaceful environment. They are two hard working sister-in-laws and they’re ready to help! Follow them on Instagram and Facebook

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Get your orders in early for Christmas candy and chocolates, cookie platters, pies and Christmas bread. They’re ready to help you celebrate the season!

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From that perfect date night dress to a comfy and casual outfit, Apricot Lane Boutique has everything you need to create the perfect look for any occasion. You can count on their expert staff to help you find what you’re looking for — and if they don’t yet have it, they’ll do their best to get it! They’re a locally-owned and operated women’s clothing store in Redding, that prides itself on putting the customer and community first. 1551 Market St. #103, Redding 530.276.0169 apricotlaneboutique.com/redding @apricotlaneredding

Carpets take a lot of abuse during the holiday season. Most spills or accidents will be things you can clean up yourself or can be handled with the help of a cleaning professional. Your carpet may take a take a beating, but professional cleaning can remedy all but a few of these mishaps. They certainly hope you celebrate this holiday season with friends and family accompanied by all the traditions you enjoy. Twice as Nice Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning PO BOX 494668, Redding 530.275.5852 TwiceAsNiceCarpet.com

Hope Inn is known for its simple elegance, peace and tranquility and the holiday season is especially magical! Book the perfect special getaway for yourself, out of town guests or rent the entire 4000square-foot Tudor style Inn for a holiday gathering. Hope Inn gift certificates make a wonderful gift for someone special. 19177 Hollow Lane, Redding hopeinnredding.com 530.605.0589 @HopeInnredding

Not sure what to get the person who has everything? Give the gift of relaxation. With more than 20 years serving the Redding area, Urban Retreat Day Spa has repeatedly won Best Day Spa, Best Massage and Best Facial in the North State. Treat yourself or that special someone this holiday season.

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F U L L O F F L AV O R C R A N B E R R Y C O C K TA I L THIS CRANBERRY COCKTAIL has a lovely balance of tartness from the cranberry juice, sweetness from the orange liqueur, and a hint of spice from the ginger ale, making it a perfect festive drink for the holiday season. INGREDIENTS: 2 oz. vodka 1 oz. cranberry juice 1/2 oz. orange liqueur 1/2 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice 1 oz. ginger ale or ginger beer Ice cubes Fresh cranberries for garnish Sugar, for rim

INSTRUCTIONS: Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Step 2: Pour in the vodka, cranberry juice, orange liqueur and lime juice. Step 3: Shake well until the mixture is chilled.

Step 4: Dip the rim of the glass in a shallow dish of water and then dip it in granulated sugar. Step 5: Strain the mixture into a chilled glass. Step 6: Top off the cocktail with ginger ale or ginger beer. Step 7: Garnish with a few fresh cranberries.

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TWINKLING TREES, synchronized music animations, s’mores, lit-up swings, train exhibits, fire pits and more will be on display at the Turtle Bay Exploration Park now through January 7. This special event featuring one million lights at the McConnell Botanical Gardens has drawn people from near and far for the past three years and continues to get bigger and better. Redding’s Garden of Lights began through the Redding City Identity Project in 2019. In January of that year, it launched a “20 Ideas By 2020” event at the Cascade Theatre where it announced 10 ideas that would be initiated by 2020 to help reinforce the economic vitality and stability in the region (another 10 ideas were announced via social media after the event). More than 800 ideas were submitted to the Identity Project, and feedback was received from 2,440 residents from a citywide survey that was sent out. 4 continued on page 30

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Turtle Bay has a 200-acre arboretum and 20 acres of gardens, with the Garden of Lights display being held in 10 of those acres. The organization hired 3. Fromme Design to draft the concept, as they specialize in garden design, master planning and seasonal displays across the country. Several staff members from Turtle Bay attended a few 3. Fromme Design display shows to get ideas. Its first Garden of Lights show was widely successful. McGaha says they hoped to sell 40,000 tickets and ended up selling 70,000. In the years that followed, it maintained those visitation numbers throughout COVID (as long as the weather has held up) and has added new features every year. This year, along with the million lights, Turtle Bay has added model train exhibits, neon glow swings and a VIP igloo experience where groups of up to eight people can have a private party with food and beverages, with a shining Sundial Bridge as its backdrop. It can take one to two hours to tour the garden, and includes access to Meadow Merriment, Prismatic Pollinators, Candy Cane Lane, Holiday Allee, Glowing Swings, Polar Path, Photo Pavilion, Light Tunnels and Holiday Village. Bringing a camera is highly encouraged. Food and beverages are available at Mosaic, the restaurant onsite. 4 continued on page 33 “The Garden of Lights was an idea that had some substance to it, and the Turtle Bay Exploration Park started hosting it in 2020,” says Turtle Bay Director of Marketing Seth McGaha. “Our hope is that all businesses in Redding benefit from this and it creates a tourist attraction. Sixty percent of our tickets are sold to residents and 40 percent of people come from outside

of the area, so this supports attracting tourism for Redding and contributing to its economic vitality.” Featuring “the famous Sundial Bridge at the front door” to the Garden of Lights – as the Identity Project’s website calls it – this holiday display allows families to experience something beautiful and unique and invite their friends to partake in Redding’s holiday tradition, as well.

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Come enter a time machine taking you back to 1895 and experience life in a Victorian home. The Behrens-Eaton Museum preserves Judge Eaton's home with a rich and fascinating display from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 10am-4pm and Saturday 1pm-4pm. Admission is free. Everyone at the Behrens-Eaton museum wish you a happy holiday season! 1520 West St., Redding 530.241.3454 eatonhousemuseum.org

A Place to Make Your Home Lovely and Celebrate Life's Occasions Making your home lovely is finding the right piece, the perfect scent, the exact book; all the elements to make your home a beautiful reflection of you for every season! Ramshaw’s is here to assist you in celebrating life’s occasions. Whether it be the happy couple, welcoming the littles, or rejoicing the years, they have special gifts to reflect your joy. 315 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. Mount Shasta @ramshawshomeboutique ramshawshomeboutique.com

Christmas is magical at Shop Around the Corner Books! Come browse the shelves full of classic Christmas stories, picture books for children, contemporary fiction and non-fiction. They also carry candles, puzzles, journals, tea and other gifts for the book-lover on your list. A book is a gift you can open again and again! 1430 Butte St., Redding 530.410.4596 shoparoundthecornerbooks.com shop. shop.around.the.corner.books Shoparoundthecornerbooks

Shop local this holiday season at Shenanigans Baby Boutique (a mother and daughter owned business). The only new baby boutique in our area! Offering the best-rated baby necessities, with a large variety of organic options. From clothing and accessories to diaper bags and everything in between, they’ve got you covered!

1490 Market St., Redding 530.255.8324 @Shenanigansbabyboutique

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Since 2010, Caliber Office Furniture has been providing superior office furniture solutions to Redding and the North State. Their dedication to providing exceptional products, hassle-free installation, and reliable delivery services has earned them a stellar reputation in their community. By choosing Caliber Office, you can expect nothing but the best!

Caliber Office Furniture 8719 Airport Road, Suite A, Redding 530.225.8677 @CaliberOffice

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“My favorite part is the holiday music with animation, and seeing families walking and spending time together,” McGaha says. “We look forward to seeing families, couples, and visitors come out and celebrate the holiday season with us.” The Garden of Lights is funded by local grants and donations, including sponsor Dignity Health-Mercy Medical Center Redding. For an extra fee, guests can purchase a Flex Ticket, which allows you to change the date of your visit due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.• Redding Garden of Lights Through January 7 Hours: 5 to 9 pm Wednesday through Sunday (closed Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day) Tickets are $20 to $30 for adults 16 and older, $13 to $25 for children 4-15 and free for children 3 and under (Turtle Bay members get a $5 discount). Reservations required at www.reddinggardenoflights.org (530) 242-3123

Kayla Anderson is a freelance writer, marketer and action sports enthusiast who grew up wakeboarding on Lake Shasta and learning to ski at Mt. Lassen. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Chico State University and loves to visit her parents in Redding.

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THESE gingerbread cookies are perfect for the holidays or any time you’re in the mood for a delicious ginger treat.

T R Y YO U R H A N D AT G I N G E R B R E A D C O O K I E S INGREDIENTS: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground cloves 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1/4 cup molasses 1 tsp. vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS: Step 1: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.

Step 5: Divide the dough into two equal portions and wrap them in plastic wrap. Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour. Chilling the dough will make it easier to handle and cut into shapes.

Step 2: In a larger bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This can take about 2-3 minutes.

Step 6: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 3: Add the egg, molasses and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Continue to beat until everything is well combined. Step 4: Gradually add the dry mixture (flour and spice mixture) to the wet mixture (butter, sugar, egg, molasses) and stir until a dough forms. Use a wooden spoon or a mixer with a dough hook for this step.

Step 7: Roll out one portion of the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use gingerbread cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Step 8: Place the cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between them. Step 9: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are just beginning to brown. Step 10: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Step 11: Once the cookies are completely cool, you can decorate them with icing, candies or whatever you like. Enjoy your homemade gingerbread cookies! •

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Come visit us at our beautiful new location on Market Street, just in time for the holidays. We’re purveyors of locally and regionally hand crafted goods, with a selection of American-made products. Enjoy the Store features artisan gifts made by incredible artists, from food and pantry items to jewelry, pottery, wood pieces and more. All things made to enjoy.

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IT’S 2023, and the the tallest live cut tree this year in Orange County owes its provenance to Mt. Shasta. During its tenure at the San Clemente Outlets, the 100-foot white fir will undoubtedly delight thousands of shoppers with more than 18,000 lights and 10,000 bows and ornaments. “The biggest tree we’ve ever sourced from Mt. Shasta was a 140-foot tree for Enid, Okla.,” explains Victor Serrao of Victor’s Christmas Trees, the family-run company that oversees the placement of trees in famous shopping centers around Southern California and the Bay Area. It promises to “bring the joy and spirit of the holidays in a unique and extravagant way” and is the world’s largest distributor of live, fully decorated Christmas trees. “Trees from Mt. Shasta have ended up all over, in places like The Citadel Outlets, Fashion Island, The Grove and the Americana.”4 continued on page 38

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Origin of the Christmas Tree: The tradition of bringing evergreen trees indoors and decorating them during the winter season dates back to ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians, Romans and Vikings. However, the modern Christmas tree tradition is often attributed to Germany. First Christmas Tree Lights: The use of candles to light Christmas trees began in the 17th century. Thomas Edison's assistant, Edward Johnson, is credited with the invention of the first electric Christmas lights in 1882. Tallest Christmas Tree: The world's tallest cut Christmas tree was a 221-foot Douglas fir displayed in Seattle in 1950. Types of Trees: Common types of Christmas trees include the Fraser fir, Balsam fir, Douglas fir, Noble fir, and the Eastern White Pine. Each has its own unique characteristics. Christmas Tree Farms: Christmas tree farming is a significant industry. In the United States, there are more than 15,000 Christmas tree farms, and around 25-30 million real Christmas trees are sold each year.

Serrao is a second-generation Christmas tree vendor and has been in the business of big trees his entire life. He got his start working alongside his father at 8 years old. “My parents had a Christmas tree lot once upon a time and were ‘yes’ people, meaning they would make all sorts of strange requests happen. For example, someone wanted a pink flocked tree and so they made a pink flocked tree. Then my dad, Vito, got into commercial-sized trees.” Serrao also remembers when the family learned about Mt. Shasta. “We heard about the area through a referral, and it’s been a great relationship ever since. We love the area, and people are warm, honest and hardworking. The forests are managed well, the management companies are great to work with, and locals have become our family.” According to the company website, Victor’s Christmas Trees employs around 70 people year-round. Trees are carefully selected from pre-selected timber sale, so instead of just becoming lumber, pencils or paper products, they first create a magical holiday experience. Serrao explains that the perfect Christmas tree is always a white fir, and it takes long days of driving around and scouting to find them. “What makes them perfect is a full top, or crown, as it’s called by foresters. We can add extra branches to make it full and perfect in the lower parts, but you can’t do that to the top since the trunk is so thin up there. You also want a straight trunk with no bows or S-curves in it.” A 100-foot tree weighs around 15,000 pounds and has a base diameter of about 30 inches, so transporting it is no easy feat. It’s generally transported more than 600 miles and requires a long flatbed truck. It is also transported at night so as not to jam freeway traffic. Once onsite, a tree of that magnitude requires a crane for set up. When everything is said and done, a fully decorated 100-foot tree will eventually top the scales around 25,000 pounds. “It’s a lot of work, but we love what we do and hope that everyone enjoys it as well. And, when you see a tree put up and people are awed by it, taking pictures in front of it and celebrating family, friends and the holidays, it’s all worth it.”4 continued on page 40

Rockefeller Center Tree: The annual lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in New York City has been a tradition since 1933. The tree is often a massive Norway spruce. Tinsel Traditions: Tinsel, once made of real silver, was originally used to reflect candlelight. Today, it's typically made of aluminum or plastic. The Guinness World Record: The record for the most lights on an artificial Christmas tree is held by a tree in Portugal, with more than 800,000 lights. Tree Toppers: Tree toppers, like angels or stars, symbolize the Star of Bethlehem and are placed at the top of the tree. The National Christmas Tree: The lighting of the National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C., has been a presidential tradition since 1923.

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The whole area becomes a winter wonderland. The Mt. Shasta Ski Park brings a lot of people into the town. But once you’re here, I mean, hiking continues, just with a little more frost. You can snowshoe. There’s cross country skiing. There’s the Nordic Center. Then, of course, there’s also the ice rink...

M T. S H A S TA O F F E R S A W I D E VA R I E T Y OF OUTDOOR FUN FOR WINTER ADVENTURERS in Mt. Shasta, the chill in the air becomes a beckoning call to the great outdoors. “The whole area becomes a winter wonderland. The Mt. Shasta Ski Park brings a lot of people into the town. But once you’re here, I mean, hiking continues, just with a little more frost. You can snowshoe. There’s cross country skiing. There’s the Nordic Center. Then, of course, there’s also the ice rink,” says Shannon Shaw, district administrator of the Mt. Shasta Recreation and Parks District. Ice skating has a long history in Siskiyou County, but it was always a sort of backwoods adventure for the truly dedicated. The sport also had an extremely limited season due to the small timeframe between high-elevation mountain lakes freezing and when they become blanketed in snow. According to Friends of the Ice Rink, the nonprofit that helps keep the rink operational, the idea for a permanently installed seasonal rink in Mt. Shasta was meant to extend the season. A grassroots effort raised the funding and a used rink “was purchased and shipped to Shastice Park under the ownership and operation of the Mount Shasta Recreation and Parks District.” It officially opened as the Siskiyou Ice Rink in 2000 as a community asset. “You can build a temporary rink almost anywhere. We’re just lucky that we have a permanent foundation for it,” Shaw says, adding that accessibility to the rink is a key component of itsoversight. “It’s a unique situation as far as being a municipal ice rink instead of being privately owned. Because of that, we try to stay flexible to the public and keep our prices low to get as many people as possible on the ice.”4 continued on page 46 Photos courtesy of Shannon Shaw DECEMBER 2023

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At 85 feet wide by 200 feet long, the scope of the rink is truly impressive. “It’s the only National Hockey Leaguesized outdoor facility in California,” says Shaw. Its location in Shastice Park also offers an unparalleled view of Mt. Shasta, providing a unique outdoor skating experience. That is, if weather allows it. “If you’ve ever been to Shastice Park, the view is something. I mean, you get up there and you just want to hang out for a whole day. Of course, sometimes it’s snowy and you can’t see the mountain well. But when that mountain’s lit up, it’s absolutely beautiful,” Shaw says. Public skate sessions on the rink are 90 minutes long with admission on a first-come, first-serve basis. And while public skate remains the primary use of the rink, other groups use it, too. “As a recreational facility, the second we turn on the power to that huge chilling machine, we want to get as much ice time and as many people on the rink as possible. We work with a lot of school groups during the weeks to do field trips. We have private rentals for anybody who’s looking to do a company party. Every now and then we’ll get a game of Broomball out there if we have enough people interested. And we definitely have a very strong hockey program.” The hockey program is so robust that it is facilitated by its own nonprofit organization, the Mt. Shasta Ice Breakers. “It’s an amazing organization that gives kids and adults the fundamentals for skating,” Shaw says. “It’s also an extremely unique program because it’s not often that you find one that at least covers all of the equipment for

kids. That’s always one of the biggest hurdles that people have when it comes to athletics. It’s hard to try something when you have to buy thousands of dollars of gear and then decide you don’t like it anymore. And through the Mount Shasta Icebreakers, kids are given gear for the season that gets returned, so it’s repurposed for the next year. That enables a lot more people to get out there and just try.” Future expansion of the rink only promises greater access and reliability for winter fun in Mt. Shasta. “We wouldn’t exist without Friends of the Rink, and they are taking the lead on the long-term goal of putting a roof on the rink,” Shaw says. “Having a roof would completely change the operation of the rink for the better by extending the season, and it would keep us from having to cancel events or hockey because of weather. So far, they’ve purchased roof plans so we’re able to say, this is what it’s going to be. And having that secure vision I think will help with people who want to invest in that facility long-term.” • Siskiyou Ice Rink 800 Rockfellow Drive, Mount Shasta (530) 926-1715 www.msrec.org

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REDDING paramedic Ted Blankenheim noticed a lot of Shasta County kids in need, and a donation box to help “kids be kids” was placed at the former Starbucks on Eureka Way. Blankenheim donated money and gifts to it for many years until something caught his eye one day. 4 continued on page 52

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He remembers taking gifts to one “I saw a guy wheel in a brand-new young struggling mother who had a bike, and I thought, ‘That’s what every set of twins and a 4-year-old who kid needs,’” he says. Afterwards, went through an 18-month Blankenheim went out and bought 38 education program. “She had a bikes and a couple of teddy bears, pristine apartment; I delivered three mentioned it on Facebook, and Bikes tricycles to them, and the kids for Kids was born. That was 20 years squealed when they saw them,” ago, and the grassroots effort to get he says. bikes in the hands of kids in the foster Blankenheim is adamant that system and others in need continues to 100 percent of what comes in goes grow. Now, around 300 to 400 bikes toward purchasing bikes and/or are donated to the cause. “Hundreds of getting them in the right hands. people come in every year to donate The Mercy Medical Center trauma bikes,” Blankenheim says. unit has also donated brand-new Blankenheim spends a month bike helmets in the past. “I’m not dedicated to Bikes for Kids (from taking all the credit because so the day after Thanksgiving until many people are a part of this,” Christmas), collecting and storing the Blankenheim says. bikes. Then on Christmas Eve “Service organizations get a morning, all the bikes are lined up and hold of me every year and donate sorted based on age-appropriateness money anonymously. I have friends and height, and local entities like the who donate from South Lake Redding Fire Department and police Tahoe. A German man who lives in help distribute them. They even have Texas donates every year. A lot of bikes for teens and those who’ve aged people from American Medical out of the foster care system and could Response, Mercy, Shasta Regional still use a mode of transportation. Medical Center donate – this As Bikes for Kids grew, Blankenheim is big in the emergency services partnered with Youth & Family community,” he says. Programs, and everything is now run As a former fire chief and through them. They usually send a paramedic, Blankenheim has “been letter out to agencies that help children Photo courtesy of Bikes for Kids in thousands of homes and saw kids to identify those who could benefit in rotten circumstances, so I think from a bike, and Blankenheim works this is good for our hearts,” he says. His fellow friend and firefighter to collect and deliver the bikes. The collection point is now the Starbucks on Churn Creek Road Jeremy Stoke who was killed in the Carr Fire used to help a lot with just north of South Bonnyview, and it is still actively collecting Bikes for Kids, too, and many bikes went to those who were affected donations for kids in the Shasta County foster care system – including by the fire that year. Over the past 20 years, around 7,000 bikes have been donated. “So the bikes. “People as far away as Arizona, Washington State, Australia and Germany who used to live in Redding but still keep kids in their many kids have nothing…they go from house to house with just a garbage bag of belongings. I’m really trying to show that someone hearts continue to donate bikes every year,” Blankenheim says. Places like Budget Blinds, Dill’s Deli and AAA help store and deliver cares about them, and promote education,” he says.• the bikes as it gets closer to Christmas. In years past, Budget Blinds has even donated a bike for every job they sell, which has been upwards of 30 bikes some years. “There are really generous people here…a lot of Kayla Anderson is a freelance writer, marketer and action people donate every year, they come in with one to four bikes,” sports enthusiast who grew up wakeboarding on Lake Shasta Blankenheim says. and learning to ski at Mt. Lassen. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Chico State University and loves to While the identities of kids are protected, Blankenheim has met visit her parents in Redding. many beneficiaries and has personally delivered a lot of bikes himself.

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NORCAL ARTIST L U C I U S M . U P S H AW A PAINTER DOODLES on canvas. A sculptor doodles in stone. At barely 2 pm in his Redding home, Lucius M. Upshaw holds a finished work in his hand. This morning he picked up a chisel and a file, and selected a small black stone. That rock is now a face, looking perhaps a bit haggard, eyes closed, lolling tongue. Upshaw dismisses this piece as a trifle but, in fact, this hand-carved, hand-sanded toss-off is only the most recent work by this 84-year-old artist’s hands. These are the hands that wrought such works of public art as the copper eagle that watches over guests at the Sheraton Hotel, the copper dog standing guard at the Turtle Bay East Open Space, and the copper fountainhead at Hilltop and Cypress, where a copper eagle sights a copper salmon swimming up a spiraling river. And that’s just a sample of Upshaw’s works. His other sculptures, in wood, stone and bronze, have for more than 50 years seen numerous showings, the most recent a mezzanine show at Redding City Hall. Currently, he has permanent exhibits at Goldenstein Gallery in Sedona, Ariz. and at Valley Bronze of Oregon in Joseph. His favorite subjects include scenes of nature, animals and people. Upshaw says he learned the technique he uses for his copper works from a college teacher who adapted it from an earlier culture. “The Vikings covered their ships with copper that strengthened the wood and kept the bugs out,” he says. “I carve redwood, and then cut and fit individual pieces copper over the carved wood surface. I use a ball peen hammer to conform the metal to the surface. His wife, Deborah, knows well that sound. “Oh yes, I can hear it clear out in the kitchen,” she says. “It’s this tap-tap-tap of hammer, thousands of taps. Tens of thousands of taps. But I’m OK with it. I’m happy that he is working and doing what he loves.”4 continued on page 58

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Those thousands of taps shape the metal to the wood, sometimes leaving large areas of copper smooth, as for the skin on a human figure. The tens of thousands of taps take things to a new level. By peening countless tiny dents, Upshaw creates a relief pattern that can become scales on fish or reptile, or the textured stone on a mountain or anything he thinks would look better roughened. But he’s not always tap-tap-tapping to create. This multi-talented artist is also a painter, and during quieter sessions he produces drawings and oil paintings which, too, have received wide acclaim. He took Best of Show at a North Valley Art League national competition with his painting “Tu Do, Saigon.” Upshaw seemed destined for the military. Born during the year of Pearl Harbor, his early memories include a family story of an uncle who survived being taken prisoner by the Japanese during the World War II. Nearing the age of 6, he picked up a pencil and started to draw. “I drew war scenes, with detailed violence,” he recalls. “It was a big-time connection with my uncle.” As he neared age 12, a sister who was attending Antelope Valley College in his hometown of Lancaster began taking him to art class with her, introducing the budding artist to a formal education in painting. From there, he added other subjects to his martial repertoire, such as space ships and other science fiction fare. Nearing age 20, he enlisted in the Army, and soon drew real scenes of war in Vietnam. He also drew subjects off the battlefield, particularly focusing on women in Vietnamese bars. Over the course of his life, he would revisit this theme, as seen in his “Tu do, Saigon” NVAL art show winner of 2014. As recently as last year, he painted a Vietnamese bar girl leaning bored on the counter top, a work he now claims as his favorite. “It’s the mood,” he explains mysteriously. After returning from the war, Upshaw pursued an engineering degree at Humboldt College. There, he met Melvin Schuler, an art teacher who showed him a new way to see. “He was heavy into abstract,” the former art student recalls. “It was just outrageous, mostly. Like completely out of the stream of consciousness. Most of my paintings are very realistic. My sculptures are a stylized

realism. I put on some hard edges they don’t have in nature. Kick it up a notch, you know?” With a degree and a wife, Upshaw moved to the nearest population center, Redding, to find work in engineering. But to him, draftsman was just a job; his passion was sculpture. Eventually, he would leave work and devote full time to his art. He and Deborah both became artistic pillars in the community, and both are now volunteers at North Valley Art League’s Carter House Gallery in Caldwell Park. Upshaw still enters his works in shows and every once in while conducts a presentation to share tricks of the trade. Deborah recalls a few years ago, 12 lucky children showed up at a rare workshop of his in a summer arts program, where he taught them how he shapes clay. “Every child took home their own clay sculpture that day,” she says. For older artists thinking about getting serious about their craft, this long-learned pro has some advice: “It’s a very different path. You have to be dedicated. School is a good way to go. It’s important to have all that knowledge, and you can get help from your teachers. It can be a real misery trip without money, so galleries are the only way to go. Hang in there. Keep trying.” Upshaw keeps trying. Though dismissive of his stone doodle of this morning, he admits he enjoyed the challenge. “It was difficult,” he says, “because the rock is so hard.” His wife says he does things like this all the time, concluding, “He just always needs to be doing something with his hands.” He knows what he’s doing. “I’m still emerging,” he says. “I don’t think there’s an end to it. I don’t think I’ll ever stop emerging.” • Richard DuPertuis is a Redding grandfather who writes His stories and photographs have appeared in newspapers, magazines and online. He strives for immortality not by literary recognition, but through diet and exercise. He can be reached at dupertuis@snowcrest.net

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IT’S TOUGH ENOUGH keeping at bay the zombies, who lurch forth from the shadows of a dystopian hellscape, but when the enraged, mutant elephant comes a-charging, the situation gets serious in a hurry. Luckily, you’re armed. Also fortunate: It’s not real. However, it’s easy to forget it isn’t real and that’s just part of the fun at Area 151, a virtual reality (VR) entertainment center in downtown Redding. The zombies and the elephant are just some of the features in “Safe Night,” a game set in 2041 that pits one to four players against all manner of monsters. It’s one of nine “experiences” customers can sign up for at Area 151, says owner Addam Yount, who moved the year-old business from Shasta Lake to Redding in October. The experiences, each lasting from 45 minutes to an hour, are primarily shooting-based since they’re popular and lend themselves to tournament play, Yount says. For the uninitiated, VR gaming combines headsets, vests and complex software to put users deep into a computer-generated, three-dimensional environment. An at-home VR experience is available but the headsets are costly and physical movement can be limited. At Area 151, “it’s really immersive for people to come and play,” Yount says. “This is stuff you can’t calibrate a home VR set to do. It’s a super unique experience. It really feels like you are there.”4 continued on page 64

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The VR experience is a natural progression for “gamers,” video game players who use computer monitors to build cities, battle extraterrestrials, travel through fantastical lands, engage in combat and a host of other activities. An added plus: Area 151 has the space and technology to allow for multiple players in the same game. “We can have up to 16 players at a time so you can do eight vs. eight tournaments,” Yount says. “There are a lot of people who come in and play. It’s a varying customer base. A lot of adults, maybe an office party, and we do a ton of birthday parties for kids.” Area 151 offers a spacious, wall-to-wall open arena that provides plenty of room for freedom of movement. Each headset is calibrated to a player’s height and the software continuously monitors each player’s movements and location. “There are rules in place to keep you from running into walls,” Yount says with a laugh. After a 45-minute session, a lot of players have managed to work up a sweat. “There’s a lot of running around and room to move around. If you’re being chased by a zombie elephant, you have to actually move,” Yount says. Yount acquires his games from Siberia-based Another World. The developers design and edit the games and provide the software that Yount downloads into his headsets. New games are released yearly and Yount has exclusive rights to each one he purchases. They’re not available for home use or by competing businesses. “I have nine titles now. ‘Kernel’ is the latest. It’s like futuristic laser

tag. It’s super realistic. You have to reload your own gun, put a new magazine in … a lot of real-life tactical skills,” Yount says. “It’s an avenue of release for gamers, a stress relief. I feel like everybody has a zombie itch to scratch, but I totally understand people who aren’t into the gun thing and I try to cater to them.” For those looking for slightly less confrontational entertainment, Area 151 offers up “Cubes,” a multiplayer game that incorporates elements of the hugely popular “Minecraft” video game. The game “Ghost Mansion” is “cartoony in nature with no blood. You vacuum up ghosts. It’s not aggressive at all,” Yount adds. Customers have made a variety of requests, from racing and golf games to “Star Wars” adventures. “People are always offering suggestions and as I grow, I can add more licenses,” Yount says. Yount, a 25-year-old Redding native, says he grew up playing video games and says he had hours of family bonding over playing “Super Smash Bros.” on a Nintendo 64 console. He’s now set his sights on offering bonding experiences for others in the virtual world. • Area 151 • 1518 Market St., Redding (530) 395-9746 • www.area151vr.com

Jon Lewis is a Redding-based writer with more than 40 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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IN 2016, Julia Murphy and Cathryn Carkhuff met while working at the now-closed Chico Peace and Justice Center. They became friends, and over a pizza at Celestino’s, Murphy and Carkhuff realized their shared love of screen printing, which led to an immediate action plan. Carkhuff had a wealth of experience as an organizer and youth facilitator and Murphy had local artsy, maker connections from her nearly two decades of living in Chico. Their combined expertise lent itself smoothly to jumpstarting a creative endeavor. Fueled by their mutual fiery and sometimes impulsive nature, they founded Pedal Press, an artistic outlet for young people. “Other people think before they do things. We just do things,” Carkhuff says with a chuckle. A collaborative brainchild of theirs was the idea of combining screen printing with bikes. Carkhuff had been part of reviving an inactive screen printing group during her college years in Philadelphia, and her love of the art stayed with her. Murphy says, “Cathryn said, ‘Let’s put it on bikes,’ and I said, ‘I know a dude.’” Their friend retrofitted a few bikes with their necessary equipment, allowing them to “roll in, with these clattering screen printing setups on the back and just crank out a bunch of patches or shirts or signs,” Murphy says. Their first major gig was the Chico Bike Music Festival, where they printed the festival’s design, and from there they brought their live printing setup to many events in the area, as well as offering printing services for custom orders on everything from t-shirts to tote bags. The heart of the work both founders put into running Pedal Press comes from the desire to bring a creative, empowering space to youth who need it. They see limited art opportunities available to young people, in part because so much institutional support is aimed at competitive sports. “A lot of people aren’t thriving in school because they’re ‘weird,’ or artists. School can be suffocating,” Carkhuff says. To address this, they began hosting mini-workshops at various youth centers, including the Boys and Girls Club and the 6th Street Youth Center. The killing of Desmond Phillips by police shortly after Pedal Press’s founding deeply affected the team, and it clarified that their initiative was more than just a screen printing venture. They wanted to become a platform for community response, supporting meaningful causes by

uplifting and giving a voice to people affected by traumatic events like this one. They make their commitment to solidarity evident by striving to work with people who share their vision and values. To Murphy and Carkhoff, screen printing was the perfect medium to provide young people with a creative outlet and the tools to express themselves. “We want other people to fall in love with it and realize its power to spread their messages,” Carkhoff says. In the process of screen printing, ink is pressed through a mesh screen to transfer a chosen design onto various materials, such as fabric or paper, creating unique final pieces that blend visual appeal with tactile charm. It’s a very process-based artform, each step being crucial to the finished product. “The reason screen printing is so awesome is that it’s so accessible,” Carkhuff says. Their work has always been volunteer, and with the sole mission of service and support, Pedal Press became a nonprofit in 2020. They then secured an impact grant from the California Arts Council and introduced an Artists-In-Residence program. A round of artist residencies began in November of this year, and will run through September 2024. Artists will each serve a twomonth residency, using the studio and presenting their artwork in the Pedal Press gallery in addition to conducting two free community workshops and joining a final artist pop-up. Pedal Press has created a studio space where artists, young and old, seasoned and novice, can come together to learn from each other and share in the imperfect, messy process of artistic creation as a way to express internal goings-on, or simply enjoy the delight of the process. As Murphy muses, “The best thing about screen printing is community.” Pedal Press will host a week-long youth workshop in June 2024. Keep an eye out on their website and socials for signup information. • Pedal Press, Chico • www.pedalpress.org Find them on Facebook and Instagram

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OF ALL THE REMARKABLE murals that have shown up around Red Bluff in the last few years, there’s a newer one of a Highland cow in the alley behind the Enjoy Local store that is capturing people’s attention. “It’s everyone’s new favorite,” says artist Lacy Wilson, who created it, along with many other colorful pieces in town. “Anytime I get to paint an animal, I’m stoked.” Wilson moved to Red Bluff with her young family in 2016 and found that a rough start was a catalyst to developing the life of her dreams. “We moved here with nothing. I was poor,” she says. “I’d always gotten by with waitressing. Unfortunately, in Red Bluff I wasn’t making enough money.” She was, however, making friends and connections that would encourage her creativity. Her husband reminded her of how happy she’d been teaching art in their previous home in Quincy so she offered a painting class at Cook, a former downtown kitchen store. “Three people showed up and I was over the moon,” she laughs. That led to additional classes at From the Hearth in Red Bluff, where she quickly outgrew the meeting room and was invited to Enjoy Local, which has a bigger space yet. “I would rather be happy and broke than miserable and broke,” she says of her decision to switch from waitressing to freelance art teaching in 2017. Fortunately, that decision has been auspicious. “2018. That was the best year of my life so far,” says Wilson. That’s when she truly broke out as an artist in Red Bluff, offering not only classes, but becoming connected to others who appreciated and promoted her skills. By 2019, she was among the Tehama Creatives and painting murals all over town.4 continued on page 76

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By the time COVID hit, she had a really good idea of how to use a small business grant. She transformed what had been a crowded thrift store into a stunning art studio and gallery where people now gather regularly to develop their skills and friendships under her guidance. “I would go to SIP Coffee and look at that building,” she says. “I was up at night thinking about it.” When it became available, she asked for it to be offered in as basic condition as possible so she could design it to her dreams. Wilson’s studio is created as an homage to the art teacher who encouraged her as a young person when she felt disconnected and bored. “Normal girls would get in trouble for sneaking out and partying. I would get in trouble for being up at 2 am painting.” A teacher, Talitha Washburn at Plumas Charter School in Quincy, encouraged her to develop her artistic skills and offered opportunities to do so. “I wouldn’t be where I am today without her,” says Wilson. “She saw the talent in me.” Wilson says she was deeply artistic at a very young age and used her creative impulses to cope with difficult times. Wilson aims to see and develop talent in others and offers a wide range of ways to

develop those skills, from group painting classes to private sessions, to hat burning classes and courses in furniture refinishing. She hosts parties, art shows and other events at the studio and is gearing up for her own opening where she will debut new paintings in a collection called Palette of the Wild on December 9. “I want people to come in and be themselves and feel good. I want them to feel better than I was made to feel,” she says. While she’s accomplished a lot in just seven years in Red Bluff, Wilson has much more to do. She estimates that she’s already painted around 25 murals in town, between her public work and those in private homes and offices, yet she’s game for even more. She’s a member of the Active 20/30 Club of Red Bluff and says she’s always looking for opportunities to engage with the community. “I want other people to enjoy art, especially kids,” she says. “I really want people to know that they can start with nothing and turn it into something wonderful.” • Lacy Wilson Art Studio 900 Walnut St., Red Bluff www.lacywilsonart.com

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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TEHAMA CONCERT SERIES MORAE ARTHUR remembers being about 8 years old, getting dressed up to attend a concert with her mom and sister in Red Bluff. It was a special event for the budding pianist, a memory she hails back to as she now leads the Tehama Concert Series. The series, founded in 1938, followed a concert subscription concept developed in Chicago in 1920 by Dema Harshbarger and Ward French. Patrons purchase subscriptions up front for a series of concerts spread out over several months. “It’s been around awhile,” says Arthur, who helped compile a history of the organization for its 70th anniversary in 2008. “Most members want classical music, but we try to bring in music from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s that’s not pop or rock, necessarily,” she adds. “The instruments are important, as well. Every other year we find an act that’s really, really different.” This year’s series began in October with Rastrelli Cello Quartet, which performed everything from chamber music to klezmer, jazz, pop and tango. Next in the series – and it’s not too late to get a subscription – is Empire Trio with a special holiday concert on December 21 with David Shenton, who was certainly the first, and still possibly only, musician to play the violin and piano simultaneously. He is joined by soprano Erin Shields and baritone Adam Canady to provide classical crossover with unique and innovative arrangements. “That’s what you expect at Christmas, a nice concert,” says Arthur of the tradition kept to offer festive programming during the winter holidays. 4 continued on page 80

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Other acts in the series include Quarteto Nuevo with world chamber jazz; Sons of Serendip, finalists for America’s Got Talent, with classical crossover; and Here Comes the Sun, a group that celebrates 10 years of Beatles music in fresh and vibrant interpretations. Each year, a small group of board members attends Arts Northwest, a juried booking conference held in either Oregon or Washington, to select the season’s acts. The selected performers then get audience feedback via a survey in the concert program. A vital component of the Tehama Concert Series is its outreach to young people. “Two or three of the concert performers go out to schools and teach as well as perform,” Arthur says.

concert opens up opportunity to a group of students heading into middle school who may be encouraged to join band programs. “To think that we’re giving a music experience to every fifth-grader,” Arthur says with pride. “This year, the kids from Reeds Creek School came in all dressed formally. It was so cute.” The organization sends all fifth-grade teachers an etiquette guide and history to help students prepare for the event. “The first year we did this, oh my goodness, the fifth-graders were everywhere,” Arthur says. Two concerts are given on performance day to accommodate all county fifth-graders.

The Tehama Concert Series is now returning to its full capacity after the pandemic with a special post-COVID recovery grant from the Red Bluff Tehama County Chamber of Commerce. “We would not even exist without people who give extra,” says Arthur of the challenges of offering first-class, live entertainment today. Despite the obstacles, the show goes on at the Tehama Concert Series. “It’s nice to be involved in the community,” Arthur says of her years of dedication to the organization and the community that raised her. • The Marv Locke Youth Concert has been established in tribute to former board member and Tehama County Superintendent of Schools Marvin Locke to provide a live narrative concert performance of North State Symphony to every fifth-grader in Tehama County. “We went into the community and found that fifth-graders didn’t have a focus activity,” says Arthur. Other grades have special activities such as science fairs and career trips. This new annual

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THE CHRISTMAS SEASON is a time to celebrate with your loved ones, and nothing brings people together like a delicious meal. If you are looking for a dish that is easy to prepare, satisfying, and can feed a large group, lasagna is a great option. Lasagna is a layered pasta dish that originated in Italy but has become popular all over the world. It consists of sheets of pasta, cheese, sauce and various fillings, such as meat, vegetables or seafood. Lasagna can be made ahead of time and baked in the oven when you are ready to serve it. It also reheats well, so you can enjoy the leftovers for days.

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There are many variations of lasagna, but one of the most classic and popular ones is lasagna alla bolognese, which features a rich meat sauce and three Italian cheeses. You can make this lasagna up to two days ahead of time and refrigerate it before baking. You can also freeze it for up to two months. Just thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before baking. Lasagna is a festive dish that will please everyone at your Christmas table. Enjoy it with a green salad and some crusty bread for a complete meal. Buon appetito!

TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY LASAGNA PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 2 HOURS, 50 MINUTES SERVINGS: 8

INGREDIENTS • 1/2 cup olive oil • 1 onion, diced • 4 garlic cloves, minced • Pinch kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper • 2 lbs. ground beef • 1 lb. Italian sausage, bulk or removed from casings • 1/2 cup dry white wine • 1 (28-oz.) can San Marzano tomatoes, with their juice • 2 bay leaves • 1 lb. dried lasagna noodles • 2 lbs. whole milk ricotta cheese • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves • 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano leaves • 2 large eggs • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for final topping • 1 lb. fresh mozzarella cheese, grated

INSTRUCTIONS Step 1: In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and a pinch of salt and sweat them until they’re translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the ground beef and sausage, and season with another healthy pinch of salt. Cook until the meat is browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in the white wine, tomatoes and their juice, and the bay leaves. Scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon, making sure to get all of the browned bits into the sauce. Season the sauce with salt, to taste, and simmer for 2 hours over low heat. Remove the bay leaves and let cool. Skim any fat that rises to the surface. Step 2: Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Add enough salt so it tastes seasoned and allow the water to return to a boil. Add the noodles and cook until al dente. Drain well and set aside.

Step 3: In a medium bowl mix together the ricotta, parsley, basil, oregano, eggs and Parmesan with a pinch of salt. Step 4: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Ladle about 1 cup of sauce on the bottom of a lasagna pan. Arrange a layer of noodles followed by a layer of sauce and then some of the ricotta mixture. Top with a layer of mozzarella, smoothing it with a spatula to the edges. Repeat the process until the pan is full. Finish with a final layer of noodles, sauce, the mozzarella and Parmesan. Step 5: Cover the lasagna with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour. Uncover and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and let it rest, 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Terry Olson loves culinary arts, adult beverages and hiking in the North State wilderness. You may find him soaking up the scenery at one of our area’s many state or national parks or sitting in a barstool sipping a cold locally brewed craft beer.

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This chocolate biscotti makes the perfect companion to a cup of hot cocoa or morning coffee. This recipe is simple, fun to make and even better to enjoy! It makes for a delightful holiday treat that stores well and is great for gifting. Keep it simple, or dress it up by adding your favorite sprinkles, chopped nuts or peppermint pieces to the chocolate drizzle for an extra special touch. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS BISCOTTI: 2 cups flour ½ cup cocoa powder

DIRECTIONS: Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 1 extra-large baking sheet or 2 regular-sized baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In a large bowl, mix together flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt and sugars.

1 tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt ¾ cup sugar ¼ cup brown sugar, packed 6 T salted butter, cold and cubed 1½ T coconut oil, melted 3 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 egg + 1 T milk (for egg wash)

INGREDIENTS CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE: 1 cup high-quality dark chocolate chips ¼ tsp. coconut oil

Step 2: Once the dry ingredients are combined, add the cubed butter and mix in using a pastry cutter or your fingers until some clumps form. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, eggs and vanilla, then add the mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix until all the ingredients are just moistened. Use your hands to help bring the dough together and shape into a ball. If the dough isn’t coming together and seems too dry, add 1-2 tsp. of water and mix in well. Step 4: On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 10-15 times until it’s soft, then divide into two equal parts. Place half of the dough on your lined baking sheet and shape into a 11x4-inch slab, patting down it until it is about ½-inch thick. Repeat with the remaining dough. Step 5: Make the egg wash by whisking together the egg and milk, and use a pastry brush to lightly brush the mixture over the top and sides of the biscotti slabs. Place baking sheet(s) in the oven and bake for 25 minutes. Step 6: Once the slabs are baked, remove the baking sheet from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes; leave the oven on. Next, use a serrated knife to carefully cut the biscotti slab into 1-inch slices. Turn each biscotti slice on its side, leaving some space between pieces, and return to the oven to bake for 9 minutes. Once baked, turn the biscotti pieces again to the opposite side and return to the oven to bake for a final 9 minutes. Once baked, let the biscotti cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

PREP TIME: 30 MINUTES BAKE TIME: 45 MINUTES MAKES 24 BISCOTTI

Step 7: While the biscotti cools, prepare the chocolate drizzle by placing chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 15-second increments, stirring after each increment until chocolate is completely melted. When the biscotti is cooled, drizzle the chocolate over the biscotti or dip half the biscotti into the chocolate and return to the cooling rack to allow the chocolate to set. If adding extras like sprinkles or nuts, do this just after drizzling/dipping while the chocolate is still wet. Store biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature. Biscotti will stay fresh for a couple weeks.

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December 1 • Christmas paint and non-alcoholic sip night, Anderson Library, 3200 West Center St., 3:30-5:30pm, www.shastalibraries.org December 1-31 • Anderson Ice Rink, East Center Street and Ferry Street, 4-9pm Fridays, noon-9pm Saturdays, noon-5pm Sundays, www.ci.anderson.ca.us December 2-3 • Holiday Bazaar Craft Faire and Swap Meet, Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs St., 9am-3pm, www.shastadistrictfairandeventcenter.com December 5, 12, 19, 26 • Social Ballroom and Line Dancing for all ages, Frontier Senior Center, 2081 Frontier Trail, 7-9:30pm, www.enjoylocalevents.com December 7, 14 • Storytime, Anderson Library, 3200 West Center St., 3:30-4:30pm, www.shastalibraries.org December 9 • Anderson Holiday Market, next to the Ice Rink on East Center St., noon-4pm, www.facebook.com/city.of.anderson.ca

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December 1 • Community Christmas Tree Lighting, Chico City Plaza, West 4th St., 6pm, www.downtownchico.com December 1-31 • Chico Ice Rink, Chico City Plaza, 4-9pm Monday-Thursday, noon-10pm FridaySaturday, www.chicorec.gov/chico-ice-rink December 1-2 • Bridging the Gap4Water’s Annual Christmas Boutique, 45 Parkside Court, 2-6pm Friday, 11am-5pm Saturday, www.chicochamber.com December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Chico Saturday Farmers Market, Downtown Chico municipal parking lot, 2nd and Wall streets, 7:30am-1pm, www.chicofarmersmarket.com December 6, 13, 20, 27 • Chico Wednesday Farmers Market, North Valley Plaza Mall parking lot, Pillsbury Road adjacent to Trader Joe’s, 7:30amnoon, www.chicofarmersmarket.com

December 9 • Butte Environmental Council Winter Community Tree Planting, various Chico neighborhoods, 9-11am, www.bit.ly/BECvolunteer • Butte Baroque Winter Strings Concert, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 2341 Floral Ave., 7:30pm, chicotheatrecompany.csstix.com

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December 2 • “Old Fashioned Christmas” Corning Parade, East on Solano from the VFW Hall through 3rd St., 5:30-6:30pm, www.corningcachamber.org

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December 9 • Dunsmuir Second Saturdays, Downtown Dunsmuir, 11am-9pm, www.dunsmuirsecondsaturday.com

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December 6 • Winter Wonderland Festival & Parade of Lights, Downtown Gridley on Hazel Street, 5-9pm craft faire, 5pm live music, 5:30pm tree lighting at Orchard Hospital, 6:30pm Parade of Lights down Hazel Street, www.explorebuttecounty.com

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December 2 • Winterfest, Main Street McCloud, 11am-3pm, www.mccloudchamber.com December 9 • Yuletide Bazaar, Main Street McCloud, 11am-3pm, www.mccloudchamber.com December 16-17 • Holiday Merriment, Main Street McCloud, 10am-4:30pm, www.mccloudchamber.com

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December 3, 10, 17, 31 • Magalia Farmers MarketMobile, Magalia Community Center, 13917 South Park Drive, noon-2pm, www.paradisechamber.com

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December 1 • Downtown Oroville First Friday, various Downtown Oroville locations on Montgomery Street, starts at 4pm

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December 2 • Downtown Oroville Historic Walking Tour, start at Oroville Convention Center, 1200 Myers St., tours at 3, 6 and 8 pm, www.explorebuttecounty.com

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December 1-31 • Paradise on Ice, Paradise Ice Rink, 6626 Skyway, 2:30-8:30pm MondayThursday, noon-8pm Friday, noon-10pm Saturday, noon-8pm Sunday, www.paradiseprpd.com December 1-17 • Drive Through Christmas Light Show, Paradise Alliance Church, 6491 Clark Road, 6-8pm Friday-Sunday, www.paradisechamber.com December 2 • Holiday Craft Faire, Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway, 9am-5pm, www.paradisechamber.com • Paradise Art Center Holiday Boutique, Paradise Art Center, 5564 Almond St., 10am-5pm, www.paradisechamber.com • Community Tree Lighting, Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway, 5:30pm, www.paradisechamber.com • Truck Parade of Lights, begins at Thomas Ace Hardware, 5720 Clark Road, down Pearson to Skyway to Holiday Plaza, 6:30pm, www.paradisechamber.com Decembver 2-3 • Ridge Quilters’ Guild Holiday Home Tour, Paradise Homes, 10am-4pm, www.ridgequiltersguild.org • Paradise Symphony Holiday in Paradise, Paradise Performing Arts Center, 777 Nunneley Road, 7pm Saturday, 2pm Sunday, www.paradisechamber.com

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December 2 • “Nutcracker” presented by Ignite Your Flare Dance & Acrobatics, State Theatre, 333 Oak St., 11am and 5pm, www.redbluffchamber.com December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Farmers Market, 100 Main St., 9am-noon, www.healthyshasta.org December 7 • Chamber Christmas Breakfast, Red Bluff Dodge Showroom, 545 Adobe Road, 7:45-9am, www.redbluffchamber.com December 9 • Palette of the Wild Art Exhibit, 900 Walnut St., 6-9pm, www.redbluffchamber.com December 10 • Christmas Concert, State Theatre, 333 Oak St., 3-4:30pm, www.redbluffchamber.com December 21 • Empire Trio - Holiday Season Concert, State Theatre, 333 Oak St., 7pm, www.redbluffchamber.com

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December 1 • First Fridays in Downtown Redding, Downtown Redding stores, 5pm, www.visitredding.com December 1 • Christmas Tree Lighting, Downtown Redding, 1504 Market St., 5-7:30pm, www.visitredding.com December 1-31 • Lights on the Farm, Historic Hawes Farms, 6465 Deschutes Road, 5-10pm, www.visitredding.com December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Social Ballroom and Line Dancing for all ages, Redding Senior Center, 2290 Benton Drive, 6pm lessons, 7-9pm dancing for all, www.enjoylocalevents.com December 2 • Redding Lighted Christmas Parade, Downtown Redding, 1504 Market St., 8pm, www.visitredding.com December 2, 9 • Redding Farmers Market, behind City Hall, 777 Cypress Ave., 7:30am-noon, www.healthyshasta.org December 4, 11, 18, 25 • Music Mondays, Mosaic Restaurant, 826 Sundial Bridge Drive, 6-8pm, www.mosaicredding.com/music December 6, 13, 20, 27 • Wine Down Wednesdays, Branch House Riverfront Bistro, 844 Sundial Bridge Drive, 5-7pm, www.branchhouseredding.com December 7, 14, 21, 28 • Thursday’s Late Night Fiesta, Cicada Cantina, 1691 Hilltop Drive, 9pm, www.visitredding.com December 9 • Liberty Christian Christmas Craft Fair, Liberty Christian School, 2960 Hartnell Ave., 9am-4pm, www.visitredding.com December 13 • Cemetery Tours, Redding Memorial Park, 1201 Continental St., 11am-12:30pm, www.shastalibraries.org December 20 • Interfaith Solstice & Holiday Candle Lighting Service, Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, 2850 Foothill Blvd, 7-8:30pm, www.enjoylocalevents.com December 30 • Frosty Fun Run, Lake Redding Park, 7am registration, 8am race start, www.midniteracing.net

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December 1, 8, 15, 21, 22 • Special Holiday Event (A Christmas Star; Oasis in Space), 7pm

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Club from other service organizations? KELSI: Not only are we focused on raising funds and helping the underserved children in our community, but we are creating an environment where young professionals can learn how to be on a board, run a community event, fundraise, be engaged and so many other skills that they might not get in their careers or day-to-day lives. A good portion of our members, including myself, had never been a part of a nonprofit board, never planned an event or collaborated with outside community partners to create a common goal. ENJOY: How does the club raise funds to support its efforts? KELSI: Three big fundraisers help raise most of our funds. One is the Kicks for Kids Radio-thon, where we partner up with Results Radio to help fund our Back-to-School Shopping Spree. Our other two big fundraisers are the Redding Lighted Christmas Parade and the Sundial Film Festival, which are held in December and March, respectively. ENJOY: Does the club collaborate with other community organizations or nonprofits in Redding? KELSI: We are constantly partnering with other local organizations. For our Back-to-School Shopping Spree, we reach out to different organizations and school districts to help identify kids who would benefit from being part of the event. We also volunteer for events put on by nonprofits throughout the year, such as the One SAFE Place Crab Feed, Asphalt Cowboys BBQ, Red Bluff Round-Up and many others. ENJOY: How many members are in the Redding club and how can people join? KELSI: We typically hover around 20-25 members throughout the year. People between the ages of 21-39 can become members by attending two of our business meetings (held the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm, typically at Cattlemen’s) and volunteering at one of our events. ENJOY: What is the time commitment? KELSI: It depends on how active one chooses to be. For general membership it’s about an average of three hours a month. If you are in a board position, there is an additional monthly board meeting. For events, it can vary. For the Redding Lighted Christmas Parade, members typically volunteer the entire day, but smaller events are usually about three or four hours that day. Non-members can volunteer at our events by emailing redding2030@gmail.com.•

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