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April/May 2015
Annual Local Shopper Fair
By Monica Nolan Executive Director, Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce
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n Wednesday, May 13, the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce invites the Ridge community to Eat, Drink, and Buy Paradise! This annual local shop-
Sarah Pierce represented Bartlett’s Hearing Aid Center, 6573 Clark Road, Suite B, in Cobblestone Court.
Shoppers connect with local Chamber Member businesses at Eat, Drink, Buy Paradise. per appreciation fair encourages residents to celebrate local industry and the individuals who work to ensure high quality, opportunity and choice on the Ridge. The public is invited to learn about local businesses and network while enjoying snacks and a nohost bar. Because local businesses are essential to the vitality of our local economy and character, your Chamber organizes this event each spring to spotlight new members and connect business with community. Paradise Chamber is committed to promoting the local exchange of goods and services, and fostering the relationships that are the foundation of a healthy, sustainable community. The public and business community is invited for network-
ing, information, giveaways, food and drink. On Wednesday, May 13, we encourage you to grab a handful of business cards, leave work on time, polish your elevator speech and take this opportunity to connect with businesses, organizations, and the Ridge community face-to-face. Booths are free to new Chamber members, and only $25 to members in good standing. Eat, Drink, Buy Paradise is FREE to attend. Eat, Drink, Buy Paradise takes place Wednesday, May 13 at 5:30 pm at Paradise Square Banquet Room and Patio, 5550 Skyway, behind the Chamber of Commerce. Chamber members will feature their wares and services, and offer raffle prizes at this annual networking event. At last year’s event, 40
Business Briefs
2015 Gold Nugget Days Celebration
2014 First Place Large Business Winner Aunt Mabel’s General Store, at 35 Pearson Road, with its creative 2014 display of authentic gold rush artifacts.
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Decorative street banners will dress up our town year-round. For sponsorship opportunities, call 877-9356.
happy shoppers walked away with prizes including Chamber Merchant gift certificates redeemable at 88 different local merchants, gift baskets from local merchants; Theater tickets from Theatre On the Ridge, Tupperware courtesy of Catherine Vaiasicca, and consultations from Whole Food Medicine. P-Town Studios, last year’s “best dressed table” winner, gave away a free portrait sitting, and A Stitch Above Embroidery and Shirt Printing was on hand with hats and shirts. M&S Wesley Tree Service gave away a certificate for stump grinding, and other local merchants offered SWAG and specials. For information about these and other local businesses, visit the business directory on paradisechamber.com.
he 2015 Gold Nugget Days Celebration takes place April 23-26. This Year’s theme is “Tales of Gold.” Please see full calendar on page 7. Gold Nugget Days 2015 will feature decorative banners to promote the event, dress up our town for visitors and promote local businesses. Event and decorative street banners will be available year-round; more information available on TownofParadise.com and through Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce, 877-9356. Gold Nugget days is dedicated to preserving traditions in Paradise and having fun in the process. A long-standing part of this tradition is the annual merchant decorating contest. This year’s participants include The ARC Store, Pearson Road Collision Repair, Uniquely Yours Boutique, PIP Printing, Made In Paradise, A-1 Check Cashing and Baskin-Robbins, Heartshine Foundation and Paradise Drug and Medical Supply. Please make a point of visiting your local businesses, and then vote online at ParadiseChamber.com for the shop you think it most deserving of the People’s Choice Award. Online voting takes place April 13-21.
Bare On the Ridge: Fighting Fire with Fun Bare on the Ridge (BOTR) has been enhancing fire safety on the Ridge since 2007. Until this year, all funds have gone to staff to yearly vandalism repairs of Sawmill Peak Lookout. But big changes are afoot with new security measures and camera technology, which provides 360 degree, 24/7/365 fire detection coverage, including infrared imaging capabilities for night monitoring. BOTR stages three major fundraising events each year: a bowling event in February, a fashion show in April, and a golf tournament on August 22. All funds are dedicated to the purchase of the camera system. Donations can be sent directly to BOTR, P. O. Box 883, Magalia, 95954. Many thanks all who have supported BOTR’s fundraising events throughout the years; your continued support is appreciated. Exciting Changes for Curves of Paradise Curves of Paradise is embracing change and welcomes its new owner, Jeni Harris who took the reins on January 2nd. Curves is pleased to introduce exciting programs, introducing exciting programs, including new balance and stretching classes. “I’m so excited to become part of the Paradise Curves
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