Ridge Business Journal: Winter 2022

THE Ridge Business JouRnal

Two new grants to aid local businesses approved by Town

By Colette Curtis Recovery and Economic Development Director Town of Paradise

To thank our businesses that have invested in our community and our recovery, the Town of Paradise is offering two grants of $5,000 to Paradise businesses. A total of $100,000 has been allocated for each program. The Town of Paradise Business Investment Grant Program (BIG) is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. Applications will be available in XX, and grants will be awarded un til all allocated funds have been exhausted.

$100,000 in grant aid available for Paradise commercial sign removal

This program assists former and current Paradise businesses with the cost to remove freestanding commercial signs after the 2018 Camp Fire. After the fire, many commercial signs remain, damaged and undamaged, on properties without a standing

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Grants will assist in the removal of commercial signs standing after Camp Fire.

Paradise Revival Fest celebrates resilience on the Camp Fire 4-year anniversary

By Allen Myers Executive Director, Regenerating Paradise

On November 5, the Paradise Revival Festival welcomed hundreds of people to the Terry Ashe Recreation Center in Paradise to commemorate the 4-year anniversary of the historic 2018 Camp Fire. The event was organized by local nonprofits and community members. “We feel it is essential to provide an opportunity for the community to gather, to reflect on the loss but really to celebrate our resilience as a community. The eyes of the world hone in on Paradise every November 8th. We want the world to

know: we are here, we are resilient and we have a bright future ahead of us,” said Allen Myers, the producer

Paradise Truck Parade of Lights and Canned Food Drive

Hegenbart Septic Tank Cleaning and DADCO Construction present the Annual Truck Parade of Lights and Canned Food Drive Saturday, December 3rd. Anyone with a decorated truck or vehicle is welcome to enter the parade for entry fee of non-perishable food. Bring your decorated vehicle to the Thomas Ace Hardware parking lot, corner of Clark and Pearson, at 4:30 p.m. and register at the store entrance. Judging will start at 5:00pm. Judging begins at 5:00 p.m. Trophies will be presented before the parade starts. For the safety of everyone, please watch the parade from the parade route. Trucks will leave Ace Hardware at 6:30pm and

travel west on Pearson, proceeding north on Skyway to the Holiday shopping center and doubling back on the same route. That means, all trucks can be seen twice!

After the parade, visit the Winter Wonderland at Terry Ashe Park and enjoy the holiday lights, decorated trees then grab a pair of skates and skate under the stars.

If you are not joining the parade, drop off your nonperishable food at Ace Hardware, 5720 Clark Road, or Nic’s, 6256 Skyway.

Questions?

Hegenbart Septic 530-877-8261 DADCO Construction 530-762-2981

Paradise on Ice returns for 9th season!

By Kristi Sweeney

The Ice Rink is back and hosting skaters at the Terry Ashe Recreation Center’s Winter Wonderland. The rink known as Paradise on Ice has been the most popular recreational activity on the Ridge since its inception in 2013, attracting thousands of skaters and visitors each year.

The Paradise Ice Rink is a pictureperfect post card setting under the pines, creating a very special holiday

destination for the entire family. Schools, families, churches, and other organizations also can schedule times for private rentals or parties. Skates are included with the price of admission for unlimited skating on the 82’ x 50’ rink each day.

There will be live music performances, and special events such as Santa’s Arrival and Christmas Tree lighting, which coincides with the Lighted Truck Parade on December 4th. Local food trucks will offer concessions onsite with a ICE

Your resource for what’s happening on the Ridge!

Trucks stage at Thomas Ace Hardware in advance of the Annual Truck Parade of Lights.

Assistant District Manager,

Paradise Recreation and Park District

The Paradise Revival Festival hosted hundreds in commemoration of the 2018 Camp Fire.

The Konkow band of Maidu performed a ceremonial dance.

T H E D E S K O F Y O U R C H A M B E R

Celebrating the 51st edition of the Ridge Business Journal

By Monica Nolan Executive Director,

Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce

The Ridge Business Journal (RBJ) was born in 2010, the brainchild of Carol Peterson, Chamber Board member and publisher of the Paradise Post. Past Chamber President Max Barteau of Barteau Law and The Comeback Diner served as original editor. As the masthead states, its mission is “connecting the Ridge Business Community.” To that end, the RBJ is a platform to serve the commercial needs of the Ridge by telling our singular story, as only we can.

While Max has moved on, his voice and vision still inform this publication and I hear his voice in my ear: “When you live in a community, really LIVE there.” Max’s singular brand of energy and commitment was matched only by his intolerance of poor grammar.

From day one, the RBJ has benefitted from the talent and commitment of current co-editor, Carol Peterson and graphic artist Jeri Luce. I have also been involved in all 51 publications, putting my English degree to use.

Thousands of copies of the November/ December 2018 edition of the RBJ were delivered to the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce on November 6, 2018 –just two days before the Camp Fire. We reintroduced the RBJ in 2020. Most past editions of the RBJ are available to read online at Issuu, linked on Paradischamber. com’s publications page.

The Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce was one of the fortunate organizations that expanded after the Camp Fire—essentially, we transformed from our peacetime preparation model to full wartime deployment. With our expansion of service and membership, the RBJ grew, adding a “Business Matters” section, and including our entire membership directory in every edition. This growth would not have been possible without the advertising sales, publishing, and distribution expertise of Mark and Kathryn Orlando of Preferred Professionals.

Another maxim from Mr. Barteau: “Don’t do anything unless you can do it WELL .” With that, we proudly share accolades from an esteemed community partner, and fellow English major. David Little, former editor of the Chico Enterprise Record, published the following in North Valley Community Foundation’s monthly newsletter.

Call me a dinosaur, but I often judge the health of a city by the health of its newspaper.

Without a publication driving civic engagement and conversation, without a dedicated and trusted source keeping citizens informed, without a marketplace for businesses to advertise their offerings, without a place to read about high school sports teams and service organizations, it’s easy for a town to feel inferior.

Paradise became one of those news deserts after the Camp Fire. Most residents had to flee the Ridge and so did businesses, including the Paradise Post newspaper.

The Ridge is recovering, though, with new homes and new businesses. And there’s a publication chronicling the recovery. It’s not a traditional newspaper, but a quarterly publication put out by the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce.

The fall edition of the Ridge Business Journal is a robust 44 pages. In another nod to the dinosaurs, it’s mainly a printed edition. The only online presence is a replica of the printed edition.

There are stories written by many of the nonprofits we help with grants, including the Rebuild Paradise Foundation, Camp Fire Collaborative, Butte County Local Food Network, Habitat for Humanity and Boys and Girls Club Teen Center. There’s also a story from NVCF detailing what we have done and will do on the Ridge.

The chamber does a great job with the publication. Pick one up. It will make you feel good about what’s happening in Paradise.

Storytelling can happen in so many ways, but there’s nothing as permanent as stories printed on paper

David Little

Executive Vice President, Communications North Valley Community Foundation

Town Mayor’s update for the Paradise community

turn once the Franchise Tax Board has generated updated instructions. These are expected to be posted sometime in February 2023 with new forms to reflect AB1249.

If you have questions, the Franchise Tax Board is prepared to answer your questions. Call (800)852-5711. Our State Tax codes are complicated, and it’s advisable to check with your tax prepar er as to how this relates to your personal situation.

More on the PG&E Trust

As of November 1, 2022 a lot has taken place. On September 29, 2022, the Trust reported that $117 million was recovered in a lawsuit filed by the Trust against the officers and directors of PG&E at the time of the Camp Fire.

during the months of August through October and the trend is expected to continue.

I hope both updates help in under standing the current situation and what is still to come.

Steve Crowder Mayor, Town of Paradise Owner, A Stitch Above Embroidery and Shirt Printing

Greetings everyone, so some great news from Assem blyman Gallagher: his bill, AB1249 is now law. it exempts Fire Victims Trust settlement payments from an individual’s state income tax.

Those who have received settlement payments in 2020 or 2021 and have

A huge thank you to Assemblyman Gallagher for his hard work on getting this passed.

Will there be Federal Tax relief?

No definitive answer yet

On the Federal (IRS) side, Congress man LaMalfa continues to work hard to get relief from the Federal Tax. This is much more complex than the State and there is no definitive answer at this point. The hope is there will be an an swer by the end of this congressional session. However, the State’s tax exemp tion decision is helping with the pursual

In October 2022, the trust sold 35 million shares (total of 70 million) to add nearly $1 billion in cash to the fund. Cathy Yanni, Trustee of the Fire Victims Trust, announced that the S&P 500 add ed PG&E stock to its index, which their financial advisers feel will have a posi tive effect on future stock prices.

As of November 1, 2022, 86% of the total claimants have received their de terminations and more than 50,000 claimants have received at least a par tial payment. The total payout so far is $5.36 billion.

Business claims were set up after the personal claims model was built and have now started moving along with 66% having their determination let ters. Additional staff has recently been added to help speed up business claims. Payments have increased significantly

TOWN OF PARADISE UPDATES

Skyway Paving is completed, what’s next?

Paving on Skyway between Town Limits and Holiday Market is complete! Weather permitting, lane striping should be com pleted by the end of November. Thank you for your patience!

Clark Road is scheduled for repaving in 2025; this will coordinate with the PG&E undergrounding. The goal is to schedule repaving once undergrounding is complete to avoid digging into the roadway after it’s just been paved.

What’s happening with Paradise roads?

By now, anybody who has driven through Paradise has experienced some form of road work, whether that’s underground ing of utilities, repaving, or other types of construction. As the Town continues to rebuild, these are great signs of future growth and development - even if it slows down our morning commutes by a few min utes! Roads are a major recovery concern defined by residents in the Long-Term Re covery Plan, and are a significant priority in the regrowth of the Town.

Visit https://www.townofparadise.com/ ru/page/ongoing-traffic-control-projectsaround-paradise for a map of traffic control in Paradise to plan your route.

Want to know when your road will be repaved?

As areas of Town are completing under ground work, the Town of Paradise is set to begin a town-wide repaving project for all publicly owned and maintained roads.

A map is available on the Town website, along with an alphabetical list of roads and

The 19 miles of roads scheduled for repaving in 2023.

the anticipated year for paving. The map and list will be updated as the best information becomes available. Roadways and paving years are sub ject to change and will change based on road way-specific issues or developments.

Town of Paradise Vegetative Waste Yard Reopened!

Great news! The Town of Paradise Vegetative Waste Yard at 920 American Way has reopened. It will be open to the public on Fridays and Sat urdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more informa tion visit www.northernrecycling.biz.

Tree removal of 577 homes to begin in the spring

The Paradise Tree Removal Program enrolled 577 properties during the enrollment in Au gust and September 2022. Properties are cur rently being assessed, and eligible trees will be

removed (with property owner ap proval) starting in spring 2023. The Town expects around 10,000 trees will be removed through this FEMAfunded program.

Expect the Early Warning System to be implemented next spring

After receiving funding in April 2022, the Town is working on preconstruction activities to install 21 towers which will alert our community in case of emergency. The Early Warning System towers will be installed in January 2023, with full system implementation expected by May 2023. Look for information this spring about what to expect when it comes to the Early Warning System!

PARADISE REBUILDING NUMBERS

November 9, 2022

Single-Family Homes in Development:

2,577 Building Permit Applications Received

2,402 Building Permits Issued 1,668 Homes Rebuilt (certificate of occupancy issued)

Multi-Family Homes in Development:

564 Multi-Family Units Applied 442 Multi-Family Units Issued 372 Multi-Family Units Rebuilt (certificate of occupancy issued)

Ridge Election Results

As of press time results were not finalized

Town of Paradise Council top 2 seated

Steve Crowder 2,616 votes. 47.96%

Ron Lassonde 1,692 votes 31.02%

Stuart Lee Banister 1,146 votes 21.01

Paradise Recreation and Parks District top 3 seated

Mary Bellefeuille 4,173 votes 26.45%

Steve Rodowick 3,517 votes 22.29%

Albert “Al” McGreehan 3,138 votes 19.89%

Donna Yutzy 1,828 votes 11.59%

Kathleen T. Hiatt 1,803 votes 11.43%

William “Bill” H. Reeves 1,318 votes 8.35%

Paradise Recreation and Park Director Short Term top 1 seated

Jen Goodlin 3,283 votes 57%

Tony Everts 2,432 votes 43%

Paradise Unified School Board

Richard Gingery Jr. Unopposed Bill Sharrett Unopposed

Estate Planning including Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Probate, & Trust Administration

GRANTS,

commercial structure. The Town of Paradise Commercial Sign Removal Program will pay for free-standing commercial signs to be removed which were damaged by the Camp Fire or are undamaged but are located on a vacant property.

Grants will be awarded on a first come, first served basis, until the $100,000 allocation has been expended. After an application is approved, the Town will work with the business and contractor to have the sign removed and will pay the contractor directly. Contractors will be selected by the applicant and must hold an active license for sign removal (C-21 License – Building Moving and Demolition).

Eligible business applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Sign is located within Town of Paradise Town limits.

• Property owners or business owners who own property or who lease property.

• If an applicant is a tenant, a Landlord’s Consent must be provided confirming the property owner’s approval of the sign removal. A copy of the lease will also be required.

$5,000 grants for qualifying Paradise businesses

$100,000 has been allocated to fund a $5,000 grant to qualifying

Paradise businesses. After the application period, grants will be awarded on a lottery basis until all allocated funds have been exhausted. $75,000 will be available through the lottery process to existing and newly opened businesses. $25,000 will be retained to be granted to new businesses as they open.

Eligible business applicants must meet the following criteria:

• For-profit business located within the Town of Paradise Town limits.

• Evidence of a current business license, and if applicable, a Fictitious Business Name Statement.

• Business owners who own property or who lease property.

• If an applicant is a tenant, a copy of the lease will also be required.

• New businesses must show an active building permit, certificate of occupancy, lease, or proof of property ownership.

For more information or to apply, visit www.townofparadise. com/business/page/resources. These are grants and will be reported to the Internal Revenue Service as income.

Awardees will be required to execute a grant agreement and W-9. Applicants must have no outstanding local, state, or federal tax liens nor judgements or must not be debarred by the federal government.

Northern California Ballet presents the Nutcracker

Whether you’re seeing it again or for the first time, the Nutcracker will capture your imagination and transport you to a magical world of brave toy soldiers and dancing snowflakes. Follow Clara as she embarks on her journey filled with colorful characters, breathtaking costumes, and majestic scenery. From the captivating dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy to the iconic snow scene, this classical ballet set to the beloved music of Tchaikovsky continues to enthrall audiences of all ages.

Performing Arts Center, 777 Nunneley, Friday, December 16, 7:15 Saturday, December 17, 2:15pm & 7:15pm Sunday, December 18, 2:15pm

Tickets: Nic’s Café, Paradise; Hill Top Diner, Magalia; Music Connection, Chico; Gallery Interior, Oroville Reserved tickets $20.00 all ages. General $15 adults. $12.00 for Children under 12.

Enjoy an outdoor holiday light tour on the Ridge

Ridge Christmas spirt is alive and well, check out these outdoor decorated homes now. These are the only address we have at press time, a complete list will be posted on Facebook pages and updated flyers will be found at various Ridge businesses.

If you would like to add your outdoor decorated home to the list message Allison Denofrio on Facebook

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Terrace

• Vineyard Drive off of Pentz (9 homes)

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• 6491 Clark Road (Paradise Alliance Church)

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Sugar Plum Fairy - Elizabeth Anzelone

Photo illustration

PRPD kicks off Holidays on the Ridge Saturday, December 3rd

By Kristi Sweeney Assistant District Manager Paradise Recreation and Park District

Bring your friends and family out to the 9th annual Winter Wonderland and Paradise on Ice at the Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway, Paradise. This year we’re bringing extra cheer with more special events, half-price skate days, musicians, bands, and more lights and decorations than ever before.

Santa’s Workshop Holiday Craft Faire, Pictures with Santa and Tree Lighting

Join us on Saturday, December 3, 2022 for Santa’s Workshop Holiday Craft Faire to shop for gifts and goodies from local artisan vendors. The Paradise Recreation and Park District

staff will be hosting a community ornament crafting booth where visitors can create their own ornament to bring home to their own tree or hang on the community tree next to the ice rink. Santa arrives to the ice rink for pictures and greetings at 4:30, and the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony takes place at 6:00 p.m. There will be music and tons of holiday cheer.

Paradise’s Truck Parade of Lights – Saturday, December 3rd @ 7:00

Enjoy the lighted truck parade from the Terry Ashe Recreation Center (TARC) as the parade drives up Skyway, turns around at the Holiday Market shopping center then returns back down Skyway past the TARC for a second chance to see the holiday cheer on wheels.

Paradise Ice Rink

Skate Friday, December 9th from 7:00 – 10:00

Dress in your grooviest gear and hit the ice for an all-disco dance/skate night on ice at the Terry Ashe Recreation Center.

Sunset with the Symphony –December 17th @ 4:30

The Paradise Symphony Orchestra will be playing at the Terry Ashe Recreation Center on Saturday December 17th starting at 4:30 This is a free concert, though donations are always welcome and appreciated.

Family Friendly Midnight Ball Drop – December 31st 6:00 pm - Midnight

Are you a music fan and ready to bring in the new year with friends across the

community? Join us for a unique way to welcome the new year with dancing, food, children’s activities, and a craft beer garden. This fun event will make you want to dance with or without skates. The event is free to attend, though donations are welcome and appreciated and skating does include a fee.

Fire On Ice – Saturday, January 7th 7:30-9:00

This inaugural event will feature fire dancers, firefighters and Wildfire Ready Raccoon.

This is where we winter so let’s winter together in the beauty of the Ridge and celebrate all that makes our beloved community special.

Please see the Paradise Recreation and Park District website for additional events, activities, half-price skate days and more: www.ParadisePRPD.com

variety of tasty menu items.

For those who need to brush up their skating skills, ice skating lessons are offered each Saturday from 10:00 –11:30 a.m.

The rink will remain open daily (weather permitting) through January 17, 2022. Visitors can check the District’s Facebook page for information about rink closures due to weather.

(Facebook.com/ParadisePRPD)

The Rink offers advertising spaces on the dasher boards and many different sponsorship options to show your support for this beloved Ridge tradition while gaining extended visibility for your business or organization.

For more information contact Lorrennis Leeds, Ice Rink Manager at Paradise Recreation and Park District at 872-6393 or by email: lleeds@ ParadisePRPD.com or visit www. paradiseprpd.com

Disco

Attic

Bobbi’s Boutique 6264 Skyway, 564-4227

Déjà

Gardens Galore 5424 Foster Road, 990-4205

Fins,

Jeannie’s 491 Pearson Road, 762-4960

Joy Lyn’s

220 Pearson Road, 872-9167

Nic’s Restaurant 6256 Skyway, 413-9422

Paradise Art Center 5564 Almond Street, 877-7402

Paradise Garden Supply 7675 Skyway, 762-2713

Skyway Antique Mall 6118 Skyway, 877-6503

Treasures from Paradise 969 Bille Road, 872-4200

Woodworth’s Jewelers 6265 Skyway, 877-7111

Paradise Sports Cards and Memorabilia shop offers more than a million cards to choose from

Paradise Sports Cards and Memorabilia is the oldest and largest card shop north of Sacramento, with over a million singles to choose from. The shop also offers the largest inventory of Pokémon boxes, packs and sin gles in the North Valley, with different sports to choose from including baseball, football, basketball, wrestling, and soccer packs and sealed boxes. If they don’t have what you want, they can find it. They also carry a wide variety of autographed memorabilia from jerseys, balls and helmets. Want to rep your favorite team? Check out their wide selec tion of official team stickers, lanyards, mugs, posters and more.

Paradise Sports Cards and Memorabilia 5913 Clark Rd, James Square, Paradise (530) 413-9242 Tues. thru Fri. noon to 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Find gifts of warmth and comfort at Birkenstock

This season find the perfect gift of comfort, style and warmth at Baker’s Birkenstock.

Serving the Ridge since 1986 and located on Fir Street, the store is filled with more than the celebrated Birkenstock footwear. Top brands include Blundstone, Jambu, Taos, Dansko and Alegria. On display are assorted jewelry pieces, soft luxurious leather bags and other accessories. Some products such as Darn Tough Solmate, and Smartwool socks proudly carry the Made in USA label! A variety of well-designed fingerless gloves, hats and scarves along with a myriad of wool and cotton socks for both men and women adorn the wall.

Birkenstock provides comfort footwear options to the community. Customers will find winter boots to snuggly slippers. Baker’s Birkenstock is proud of their traditional sit and fit shoe service and will happily work with a customer to find the right shoe.

Baker’s Birkenstock 691 Fir St. Paradise (530) 762-0640 Tues. thru Sat. 11 to 5

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Bobbi’s Boutique for holiday fashions and gifts

At Bobbi’s Boutique, you’ll find name brand women’s fashions to carry you thru the holiday season in comfort and style: Habitat, JAG, Jess & Jane and Cut Loose to name just a few, for yourself or gifting. You are sure to find the perfect gift, winter scarves, cozy sweaters, fuzzy footies, and what woman wouldn’t love one of their Baggallini purses.

Nic’s for holiday catering and gathering

There’s something for everyone at Nic’s, whether the nourishment is in the form of food or company. Nic’s serves a wide range of offerings-from delicately balanced charcuterie boards, salads, and flatbreads to hearty sandwiches. It’s arguable that Nic’s main appeal is that it’s a warm, welcoming place to gather and bond. Nic’s offers a substantial assortment of wines, cheese plates, and charcuterie, or you can enjoy a phenomenal grilled peach, prosciutto, and brie flatbread.

If a sandwich is more appealing, you can build your own from a large variety of meats, cheeses, produce and bread, or choose from Nic’s specialty hot-pressed paninis or cold sandwiches. Wine tasting, live music, and trivia nights are all part of the community-building vibe at Nic’s. They also offer catering.

Whether a family celebration or holiday party, Nic’s has a menu that will be sure to please.

Nic’s Deli and Wine Bar 6256 Skyway, Paradise (530) 413-9422

Tues. thru Sat. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Thurs. and Fri. evenings till 8 p.m.

New winter arrivals at Deja Vu

Live Christmas trees in stock, enjoy now, plant later!

Looking for a PERFECT gift or stocking stuffer? We have GIFT CERTIFICATES, high quality garden tools and pruners, air plants, local and flavor infused honey, bulbs, seed packets and so much more!

Together - We are replanting Paradise

DeJa Vu - Gardens Galore Nursery 5424 Foster Road, Paradise (530) 877-7341 www.dejavunursery.com

A line of exquisite Oliver Thomas “vegan” handbags, totes, cosmetic bags, and eyeglass holders arrived just in time for the holidays. If jewelry is what you are looking for, you’ll find unique pieces sure to please. Home accents include scented candle bowls, soaps, wall décor and garden accessories. Another gift that never disappoints is a Bobbi’s Gift Certificate!

Bobbi’s Boutique

6264 Skyway, Paradise • (530) 564-4227

Open Tues.-Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-4

Steve

Shirlena Dobrich

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bicycling enthusiast at Paradise Bikes

Paradise Bikes is a great place to shop eBikes, BMX, mountain bikes, cruiser/ comfort bikes, and bikes for kids. Pictured here is a newScott eMTB-- a mid-travel bike with the traction and control of a bike that packs much more suspension. Who wouldn’t be thrilled to find that under the tree?

Paradise Bikes can healp with accessories, parts, repairs, and lots of great advice. Not sure what to give? A gift certificate is sure to be the perfect gift.

Rich Colgin opened his bike shop in 2015 and has become the “go-to” shop for all things cycling! The shop survived the Camp Fire and is still serving the Ridge today. Colgin says, “Holiday hours for the Paradise shop may vary, but contact us and we can work with you to take care of all of your cycling and Christmas needs.”

6282 Skyway, Paradise (530) 877-3992

Need a gift for your favorite outdoors person?

As the seasons change, so do opportunities for gifting the outdoors men and women on your Christmas list. Visit Fins, Fur and Feather Sports so their staff can give you great advice on gifts for your sportsperson. If they are into fishing, hunting, shooting or reloading Chuck, Chris, Brendon, Jason, and Kathryn will help you select the perfect gift and keep your tax dollars on the Ridge!

Here’s what’s happening on the Ridge now.

Salmon season just closed on the Feather River but continues on the Sacramento River for a short time only, but lake trout and bass fishing continues.

Waterfowl season is getting a good start: Pheasant season is open, and although turkey season is open, it will be closing mid December.

Although there is an ammunition and firearm shortage nationwide, FFF Sports has resupplied with firearms, ammunition and reloading supplies, especially powder. Fins, Fur and Feather Sports has been lo cally and family-owned for over nine years and will give you the best customer service in town.

Fins, Fur and Feather Sports 1520 Bader Mine Road (Clark and Skyway). (530) 876-8800 Hours – Wednesday thru Saturday – 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

Joy Lyn’s chocolate, the perfect holiday or hostess gift

Holiday gifting is a snap when you choose chocolate from Joy Lyn’s! Even the most finicky person on your list will be delighted to receive a gift of Joy Lyn’s candies. Choose from their unique selection of delicious confections and hol iday favorites. Since 1969, Joy Lyn’s Candies has been hand crafting their original recipe, award winning premium chocolates and heavenly can dies in Paradise, California.

Joy Lyn’s Candies are made in small batches with only the finest and freshest ingredients. While Joy Lyn’s Candies offers many of the same candies you know and love, the smaller store front has affected product range—making the se lection even more select!

Visit Joy Lyn’s Candies at 220 Pearson Road and see the candies being crafted in person! Open Monday-Saturday 10-5

a long-time resident of Paradise (having graduated from PHS in 1982)

has been serving the Ridge for 26 years. His law office on Almond Street burned in

has established an office at the bottom of

Skyway at 45 Jan Court, Suite 170, Chico. John and his wife continue to make Paradise their home and are huge supporters of our community. He is Butte County’s longest actively practicing certified specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. His practice is limited to:

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Nifty, thrifty gifting at Jeannie’s

Paradise’s favorite hunting ground is open Thursday thru Sunday and filled with a constently changing treasure trove of wallet friendly goods. You’ll find kitchen and housewares to furniture, jewelry, art, tools and décor of all kinds! Jeannie’s has two buildings for your shopping adventures at 491 Pearson Road, right next-door to the Gold Nugget Museum.

Paradise-Opoly, a tribute to Paradise

The heavily anticipated and long awaited, communitybuilt board game is finally here. The Paradise-Opoly board game is a detailed tribute to the Town of Paradise and the Ridge. Lovingly created by Paradise native Tanner Stauss, the game memorializes the culture and history that makes this town so special. Almost four years in the making, this special keepsake will be available to take home.

Stauss, with the input of hundreds of community members, developed and designed the game pieces and game board depicting Paradise’s landmarks, culture, and quirks. Thousands of hours were spent ensuring the game’s attention to detail and nuanced town culture references would not go unnoticed. Complete with gorgeous artwork, custom highly detailed miniatures, and a lot of love, Paradise-Opoly will help you honor this iconic little gold rush town while your purchase helps to rebuild it. The game is set for release on December 3, 2022 and will be available for purchase online as well as in select local retailers.

For more information, questions or media inquiries contact info@paradise-opoly.com or learn more and pre-order at Paradise-Opoly.com

Follow on facebook.com/paradiseopoly or instagram. com/paradiseopoly

Local retailers carrying the game can be found at paradise-opoly.com/retailers

Like and follow them on Facebook for weekly updates and photos of their new arrivals. “Thanks”, from Carol and the Jeannie’s crew.

Jeannie’s

491 Pearson Road, Paradise Thursday - Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (530)762-4960

Shop Treasures from Paradise for local and home crafted treasures

Treasures from Paradise is an eclectic shop, known for the unique chain saw carved bears, eagles, trees and more, in various sizes, crafted from Camp Firewood. Certainly, a gift to be cherished.

If you want to give or display something that represents Paradise, you will find much to choose from including locally made candles, Christ mas ornaments and magnets from local wood. It’s also the place to find many of the local publications you may have been looking for.

You will find metal décor, jewelry made from coins by local artisan, stones and gems, linens and aprons, clothing, and shopping bags. SueSue’s dresses and beautiful handmade toys are always popular gifts. Be sure to check out the Barn—full of vintage finds.

The 3rd Saturday of each month (weather permitting) Treasures from Paradise offers an outdoor “Sell-your-own-Treasures” event. Bring your goods for sale, your table, umbrella, or canopy. Enjoy the day; the coffee is most always on.

969 Bille Road, Paradise

Wed. – Sat. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sun. 11:00 am – 4:00 pm (530) 872-4200 or (530) 514-2064

Allyson Forschler, cheerleader and daughter of artist Daniel Forschler, with one of her father’s chainsaw “Go Bobcats” carved bears.

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fine jewelry

Give that special person a unique piece of jewelry created in Paradise. For many years, longtime jeweler, John Woodworth, has been creating fine jewelry, a craft he learned from his father. The senior Woodworth was a Paradise jeweler and watch repairman who taught his son John how to cut gemstones at the early age of twelve. They set their stones in white and yellow gold mountings, creating distinctive fine jewelry.

Today John Woodworth still is creating exquisite jewelry, in part from his father’s collection of gems and gold quartz. This holiday Wood worth’s has a large selection of opal, amethyst, blue topaz, pearl, dia mond and other gemstones in rings, earrings, and pendants perfect for gifting. If you are looking for a special gift for that special person, look no further than Woodworth’s Jewelry.

For those last-minute shoppers, Woodworth’s Jewelry will be open Christmas Eve until 3 p.m.

Woodworth’s Jewelry 6265 Skyway, Paradise. Wed. thru Fri. 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturdays during December, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm (530) 877-7111

Hudson’s offers great gifts from large appliances to stocking stuffers

Hudson’s Appliance is proud to offer fun ideas for gift giving! Shop inventory includes not only big generous gifts of a grill, ice chest or luxury pillows and sheets but also fun stocking stuffers of seasoning and sauces. Hudson’s Appliances has many gift options to help make holiday shopping easy and special. Come see us on the Ridge or in our Chico location.

Hudson’s Appliances

454 Pearson Rd. Paradise 2525 Dominic, Chico (530) 877-6312

All things Holiday at Thomas Ace Hardware

Thomas Ace Hardware is your holiday headquarters. On display are stunning, fully decorated trees, unique decorations, and ornaments galore. With inspiring decor from glam, with shine and sparkle, contemporary to traditional, Ace has your holiday spirit in mind.

You’ll find that special gift for the cook, the do-it-your-selfer, the friend who loves jewelry. Gift selections include locally made products.

At Thomas Ace, you’ll find everything to trim your trees, stuff your stockings and gifts for that hard to please person. And let’s not forget all your hardware needs! Ace is the Place — ready to help you!

Thomas Ace Hardware

5720 Clark Road, Paradise (530) 877-4442

CSL Paradise unites with Chico, leaving a legacy to the Ridge community

By Molly Mele’ President, Board of Trustees, Center for Spiritual Living Paradise

Center for Spiritual Living Paradise integrated with CSL Chico on Sunday, October 9 during a joint service in Chico. The integration was exciting and felt like an expansion of our Paradise Center rather than any kind of closure. CSL Chico is well established with many opportunities for outreach and community services.

The day before, a ceremony was held at the long-time Paradise location, 789 Bille Road, to honor, acknowledge, and give thanks to the sacred land that was home to our Center for over seven decades. The property will be donated to Habitat for Humanity, in honor of our beloved Julie Cooke, who had served on Habitat’s board of directors. We are pleased that the land will continue to serve the beautiful Paradise Ridge community.

As part of our integration with CSL Chico, members voted to donate some of our financial assets to local organizations:

• Boys & Girls Club of the North Valley

• Butte County Veterans Stand Down

• Paradise Arts, Theatre and Culture Hub (PATCH)

• Paradise Friends of the Library

• Paradise Garden Club

• Paradise Little League

• Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce

• Paradise Ridge Elementary School

• Paradise Stronger

• Passages

• Skyway House

• Youth for Change

We are so humbled and grateful to be able to share our resources with our beloved community.

We invite you to join us at the CSL Chico center for Sunday services, or online via FaceBook Live and YouTube. More information can be found at https://www.cslchico.org.

The Paradise Center for Spiritual Living was chartered in 1958. Since that time, the Center has ardently carried out its pastoral mission, tending the flock with inspiration, celebration, and education. The Center has also nurtured the Ridge through practical programs - counselling, feeding, and foster ing recovery. We feel the generous hand and heart of our long-time Board member Julie Cooke in the Center’s “pay-it-forward” farewell gift. The Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce gratefully accepts these funds in the spirit and practice of enhancing our beautiful mountain home. With deepest thanks, we wish CSL every success in its new home.

~Monica Nolan Executive Director,

Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce

The Rose family began their funeral home in 1951. The building, originally a hardware store, sat on a two lane Clark at Bille roads.

Joanne and Fred Cosgrove in November 1961, in their shared office at Rose Chapel.

Lynn Costa, Molly Mele’ and Jeudie Lovell of the Center for Spiritual Living join Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce Monica Nolan in celebration of CSL’s generous donation to the Chamber and other local non-profits.

B&G Club partners with the PPOA to adopt families for the holidays

By Alex Beehner Marketing & Community Engagement Director Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley

The Ridge Boys and Girls Club is partnering with Paradise Police Offi cer’s Association (PPOA) to adopt club families in both Paradise and Magalia to meet their needs this Holiday season.

Winter and holidays often bring ad ditional hardships and can be the most difficult time of the year for Ridge fami lies. The three Boys and Girls Clubs on the Ridge partner with Ridgeview and Hometech Charter Schools to ensure that local youths’ holidays are brighter. 65% of our families on the Ridge are liv ing below poverty, with 31% not living in permanent housing and considered chronically homeless.

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CHIP and partners celebrate the start of construction for four single-family homes

By Mark Montgomery Director of Fundraising and Communications, CHIP

On September 29, Community Hous ing Improvement Program (CHIP) staff and Wells Fargo volunteers teamed up to start framing four single-family homes in Paradise. The volunteer day featured 14 Wells Fargo volunteers from area bank branches guided by CHIP’s construction staff. A brief ceremony was held, ac knowledging all the partners and com munity leaders who have played a role in getting this project up and running. Kar

en Woodruff, SVP Community Relations for Wells Fargo, presented CHIP with a $100,000 check and presented a $1 mil lion dollar check to eight additional Cali fornia organizations for their continued work in wildfire recovery and resilience. Capping off the day, CHIP’s staff, Wells Fargo’s volunteers, and the various part ners and community leaders raised the walls on one of the homes.

The project is part of CHIP’s Mutual Self-Help Program where homeowners spend a minimum of 30 hours a week building their homes with guidance from CHIP’s construction staff. The families’

sweat equity is a critical component in making these homes affordable. The pro gram is primarily funded through USDA Rural Development, and this particular project has received additional funding from Golden Valley Bank Foundation, North Valley Community Foundation / Butte Strong Fund, Paradise Rotary Foundation, and Wells Fargo.

Seana O’Shaughnessy, the President/ CEO for CHIP, says “Camp Fire recovery and bringing back housing to Paradise and Magalia has been a huge priority for us. We are thrilled to finally see the fruits of our labor with units coming on

line.” For CHIP, there are many things to celebrate, including its upcoming 50th anniversary in 2023. CHIP continues to invest in affordable housing solutions in Paradise and the surrounding area. It has already completed the reconstruc tion of its 36-unit apartment commu nity, Paradise Community Village. The doors re-opened to residents in Septem ber 2021. CHIP is currently piloting an innovative single-family rental program in Paradise and has three multi-family rental communities within the Camp Fire burn scar in pre-development.

Wells Fargo presents a $1 Million investment to CHIP, benefiting eight California organizations working in wildfire resilience and recovery. Shown here are hardworking volunteers from Wells Fargo, CHIP staff, various local partners and community leaders.

PRCoC representatives attend first Rural Chamber Summit

By Mark J. Thorp Business Advocate, Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce

The Calaveras Chamber of Com merce hosted its first Rural Cham ber Summit, hosting Chamber CEOs, staff, and board members from all over California and Ne vada. Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce (PRCoC) was repre sented by Chamber Vice President Heidi Elick and Business Advocate Mark Thorp.

The summit focused on the needs and challenges facing less-populat ed communities throughout the west. From as far south as Barstow, CA, and as far north as our sister community, Chester, CA, we en gaged with “like” issues: member ship, events, water, and relevance, to name a few. Principal speakers addressed concerns our members bring to us often. “How do we part ner effectively with public enti ties?” “Are PACs being effectively used to influence business-related needs?” and most importantly, “... are events and activities still the job of a Chamber?”

A great deal of emphasis was placed on relationship building as the primary responsibility of the Chamber of Commerce. As with any business, customer service and loyalty played heavy in all discussions. A community Chamber of Commerce is touted as

“As rural Chamber representatives we had the opportunity to support, collaborate and partner on membership programs and local small business initiatives. Rural Chambers help grow and sustain commerce by providing resources, opportunities, events, workshops and networking. Rural Chambers also empower their members by advocating on their behalf to positively impact rural economies, communities and businesses.”

Heidi Elick, Vice President, Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce

the “go to” for information, and every Chamber represented at this summit shared similar encounters with members and visitors in their towns.

Many Chambers, like other sectors of the economy, are ex periencing cost-cutting mea sures as a reaction to reduced public funding streams. In absence of sufficient revenue, many Chambers have turned to industry/private sector funding, and a focus on invest ment, not donations!

As small rural communities move forward, you’ll see signif icant activity in “small town” parades, events, and activities - rural American values. In ad dition, you’ll witness a resur gence in funding that accom panies any growing community that touts those values. A de parture from the urban lifestyle is a growing trend, and both businesses and their remote staff are seeking the ideal rural community as a safe place to live and work. Yes, work! High speed broadband will play an important part in development for our Ridge communities, as well as the numerous rural communities throughout the north state. Our Ridge is part of the Connect America contract, and its development is essential for us to grow.

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and director of the non-profit Regenerating Paradise.

The community event had many components, with World Central Kitchen serving over 500 free hot meals to attendees. A Regenerative Speaker Forum included both local and regional experts on Wildfire recovery. Ali Meders-Knight, Mechoopda Tribal member and Director of California Open Lands spoke about the importance of indigenous knowledge for land management. Several community recovery organizations shared resources, including the Camp Fire Collaborative, the Konkow Tribal Council, and the Butte County Fire Safe Council. PATCH (Paradise, Art, Theater and Culture Hub) curated the local music, theater and art activities, including an opening blessing and ceremonial dance from the Konkow band of Maidu. A youth art show featured works created on the prompt “My Vision for the Future of Paradise.”

Rural Chamber Summit Keynote Speaker and Chamber Consultant, Frank Kenny, and Mark Thorp, Business Advocate, Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce

(Paradise, Art, Theater and Culture Hub) gathered local talent to perform at the festival.

Historical bound copies of the Paradise Post newspaper return to the Ridge

Gold Nugget Days Inc., Gold Nugget Museums (GNM), is honored to share some exciting news with our Ridge community on a recent acquisition from the Paradise Post newspaper. Jointly interested in preserving and protecting the bound Paradise Post newspaper copies for posterity, the Paradise Post has asked Gold Nugget Days, Inc., to steward our historical newspapers chronicling the activities on the Ridge since 1945. That’s right, 75+ years of publications!

As part of GNM’s ongoing efforts to provide convenient, user-friendly research access, the bound copies will be digitized and offered through the website at gnmuseum.art/research.

Do you like to review materials in a traditional library-styled manner? You’ll also have the opportunity to review the publications on-site, by appointment, at 475 Pearson Road. GNM anticipates that the publications will be online by summer, 2023.

Gold Nugget Days, Inc., would like to thank the Paradise Post/Enterprise Record for its conscientious storage of these materials, and for the offer to have your Gold Nugget Museum recover them for our Ridge community.

For more information, please visit the GNM website, or stop by the main museum at 475 Pearson Road, Monday through Friday, 12pm to 4pm. 530-762-2613

L-R. Bill Hartley, GND Inc, VP, Tamara Maxey Collections Specialist, Carol Peterson, Retired Publisher of the Paradise Post and Madison Burton, Collections Intern are excited to view the first of many bound copies of the Paradise Post to be housed at the museum.

New affordable “condo” housing option coming to the Ridge

Ridge Affordable Homes has announced that they will begin development on a new, affordable “condo” housing option unique to the Ridge.

“There is no housing product on the market at a price point needed for low-income buyers, that will allow them to qualify for both the Town’s down payment assistance program (DPA) and also the underlying mortgage” says Kelly Konzelman, CEO of Ridge Affordable Homes. “We see the need to change that.”

The Town of Paradise has recently increased its down payment assistance program up to $100,000 in the form of a deferred loan. This assistance can be layered with other programs, such as Cal HFA.

“The 10% Cal HFA assistance becomes a forgiv able grant after five years. That’s free money” says Konzelman.

“Recent hyperinflation and dramatic increases in interest rates have made home ownership im possible for most low and moderate-income fami lies. Our solution is a 1,000 SF, craftsman-style side-by-side, two-bedroom, two-bath ‘condo’ with an attached, private garage. The homes are

Priced from $288,000, a family of three making $52,000 a year could qualify for a zerodown, 7% FHA or Cal HFA mortgage and receive up to $128,000 in down payment assistance. This would result in a monthly payment, including interest, principal, insurance and taxes of around $1,500.

built on single family lots, and divisible into two separate saleable units” says Konzelman. “These homes share only one common wall, have a private 200 SF covered patio and a large, private back yard.”

“There are no other builders that we know of that are building for the 80% AMI market” says Konzelman. “The town makes the down payment for you. You just make the monthly payments and keep up the property. For the cost of renting an apartment, you now can own your own quality-built home. We will even consider taking your Paradise lot in trade” he concludes. In order to keep the down payment assistance loan from the Town of Paradise in deferment, the homeowner must live in the home as their prima ry residence. The deferred loan is due at the end of 30 years, if the home is no longer owner-occupied or when the home is sold. The Town does not add any resale restrictions and does allow the first mortgage to be refinanced for a lower interest rate without trig gering repayment.

For fire victims willing to trade-up lots, this could reduce their monthly payment to as low as $1,300. Down payment assistance income limits do apply, but for the first time in many years, Para dise now appears to have a real affordable housing solution that a large number of families can qualify for. See www.RidgeAfford ableHomes.com for more info!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Information on all listed events, and more, may be found on ParadiseChamber.com’s community calendar on. Updated daily.

Ongoing:

Magalia Farmers MarketMobile

Every Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Magalia Community Center (parking lot). 13917 South Park Drive, Magalia

Fresh produce. magaliacommunitypark. org, (530) 413-9158

Paradise Elks Fizz Breakfast

First Sunday of the month, 9:00 a.m. – Noon

Paradise Elks Lodge, 1100 Elk Lane, Paradise Fizz breakfast, live music, Adults $12, Chil dren $6, tickets at the door.

Women’s Social Club on the Ridge 4th Mondays, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Potluck social welcoming women on the Ridge. Free for first two visits. Contact Kelana Anderson, (925) 949-6988

“Life Recovery Journey” 12-point Program

Every Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Our Savior Lutheran Church, 6404 Pentz Rd. Paradise 12-point program based on Biblical prin ciples offering hope and healing. Free. Marielle (714) 478-5610, Kris (714) 6025443. marielle.petersen@gmail.com

Classes, Workshops and Open Studios at the Paradise Art Center

Paradise Art Center, 5564 Almond Street, Paradise Visit paradise-art-center.com for informa tion, or call Kathy Dysert at 707-480-2426.

Community Dinner

First and Third Fridays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Paradise Alliance Church, 6591 Clark Rd, Paradise

Everyone is welcome to enjoy a free meal with friends. (530) 877-7069

Fridays for Lunch

The Paradise Lutheran Church invites all to a free community lunch!

Paradise Lutheran Church, 780 Luther Drive. (530) 877-3549

Paradise Friends of the Library Book Sale

Every third Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Butte County Library, Paradise Branch, 5922 Clark Rd, Paradise All proceeds support Paradise Library.

December

Paradise Chambers Annual Installation and Awards Dinner 2022

Thursday, December 1, 6:00 – 9:30 p.m.

Paradise Veterans Hall, 6550 Skyway, Paradise

The public is invited. Community Awards recognizing individuals and businesses on the Ridge. Dinner, silent auction.

Christmas Drive Thru Light Display

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, December 2 thru 23

Paradise Alliance Church, 6491 Clark Rd, Paradise

Drive up and tune to their radio, listen to music and enjoy free hot cocoas you drive thru.

Holiday in Paradise, Paradise Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, Dec. 3, 7:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, 2:00 p.m.

Paradise Performing Art Center, 777 Nunneley Rd, Paradise Adults $15, Children 12 & Under Free w/paying adult.

‘Let’s Dance’ with Cottonwood Band

Sunday, Dec. 4, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Paradise Veterans Hall, 6550 Skyway, Paradise

$8 cover charge includes snacks, coffee, water.

Elks’ Hoop Shoot ‘22

Saturday, Dec. 10, 4:30 p.m.

Paradise Jr. High Gym, Recreation Drive, Paradise

9:30 a.m. Ages 8 - 9

10:30 a.m. Ages 10-11

11:30 a.m. Ages 12-13

Nation basketball free throw shooting contest for boys and girls.

Paradise Ice Rink

Daily thru January 2, 2023

Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway, Paradise

Mon-Thurs. 2:30 -8:30 p.m.

Friday Noon 8:00 p.m.

Saturday Noon –10:00 p.m. Sat. Skate Lessons

10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Sunday Noon - 8:00 p.m.

Adult Skate 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Admission $14, Season passes available. Skate Lessons $25.

Holiday Craft Faire

Saturday, Dec. 3, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Clothing, food, ornaments, crafts and more.

Tiny Voices – Children Sing Holiday Songs

Saturday, Dec. 3, 4:00 p.m.

Children in the Christmas Time Tots program and community members per form before Santa arrives.

Santa’s Arrival in a Fire Truck Saturday, Dec. 3, 4:30 p.m.

Pictures with Santa; bring your own camera.

The Nutcracker by Northern California Ballet

Friday, Dec.16, 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, 2:15 p.m. & 7:15 p.m. Sunday Dec. 18, 2:15 p.m.

Paradise Performing Art Center, 777 Nunneley Rd, Paradise Reserved Tickets $20, General $15, Children under 12, $12

Kids on the Ridge Christmas Party

Saturday Dec. 17, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Paradise Veterans Hall, 6550 Skyway, Paradise

Santa, gifts, bounce house and lunch.

Ridge kids 12 & under (530) 693-5891

Christmas Dance with Soul Posse

Sunday, Dec. 18, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Paradise Veterans Hall, 6550 Skyway, Paradise $8 charge includes snacks, coffee, water.

Lighted Truck Parade

Saturday, Dec. 3, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Begins at Thomas Ace Hard ware, 542 Pearson Road down Pearson to Skyway to Holiday Plaza.

Paradise Ice Rink Disco Skate Friday, Dec. 9, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

D.J, Disco Ball games, dress up in there for ticket discount.

Sunset with the Symphony Saturday, Dec. 17, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

A Holiday themed concert, a beauti ful sunset, and an Ice Rink to skate on.

Fantasy on Ice Friday, Dec. 30, 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Dress up as your favorite Princess, superhero or fantasy character. Take pictures with real-life full-size char acters in costume

New Year Midnight Ball Drop

Saturday, Dec. 31, 6:00 p.m. – Midnight Family friendly, real ball drop! DJ, beer garden, activities, kid zone

New Year Celebration at the Elks

December 31, Happy Hour 5:00 p.m. Dinner 6:00 p.m.

Elk’s Lodge, 1000 Elk Lane

Reservations only for Elks Members and their guests! No tickets at the door!

Celebrate New Year’s on East Coast time 9pm! Dance to Soul Posse.

Jan Keller for tickets 530-518-8993!

The Theatre on the Ridge 2022-23 Season includes:

Matilda the Musical

December 2 – December 20, 2022

The Legend of Georgia McBride January 12 – 22, 2023

Circle Mirror Transformation. March 2 – 12, 2023

Fri. & Sat. Evenings 7:00 p.m. Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m.

Theatre on the Ridge 3735 Neal Rd., Paradise totr.org

Business Matters

Barney O’Rourke’s is open for Barney burgers and more!

By Allison Denofrio Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce Board Director Owner Green Garden Art

Barney’s is OPEN!!! Just a few days after the four-year anniversary of the Camp Fire, Barney O’Rourke’s re-opened its doors for the third time in their 40 year history and served their famous burgers to a town full of hungry patrons.

Every table was filled with friends hugging, chatting and reminiscing as they all chowed down on juicy burgers and toasted the opening with a cold beer.

Patty Van Bibber, the matriarch owner, came out from the kitchen for a quick moment to get everyone’s attention with a finger whistle just to thank her husband, Monty, for putting up with her the past four years! The whole place broke out into applause to show Patty their

A community garden coming to Paradise in the spring

By Joleen Levey Philanthropy Director Feather River Health Foundation

What would it be like to have a place of peace, healing, sanctuary and community that also, literally, feeds you...right in Paradise?

The Feather River Health Foundation, in partnership with the Butte County Local Food Network, is beginning to plan a place just like this for you, your family and the community. There will be garden spaces and comfortable places to rest among the sweet-smelling, healing plants. It will be a place for families to be in nature together to plant food and herbs in a beautiful setting. Additionally, the plan will include classes to teach how to grow vegetables that will provide fresh and healthful food for your families. As the garden grows, events such as Farm-To-Fork meals and other fun garden-based activities will GARDEN, continue on page B-2

thanks and appreciation for bringing back the beloved restaurant.

The giant U shaped bar had many of the “locals” bellied up, sending waves, smiles and huge congratulations, and a handshake for Monty as he sat at his spot taking in the scene and enjoying a beer in his koozie.

Football fans will be entertained with three giant television screens and outside seating provides a safe area for the wee ones to run around. Plans for outdoor games like corn hole are waiting

on the sidelines.

The next generation of Barney O’Rourke’s is growing, with some familiar faces behind the counter and a lot of new ones too. Barney’s is back with a full menu offering many town favorites from years gone by so call your friends, gather the family and head over to Barney O’Rourke’s and start making your own new memories. You’ll find them at their same location 740 Elliott Rd, Paradise, near the corner of Skyway and Elliott.

“Hecho con Amor” at Dulce Cocina

By Allison Denofrio Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce Board Director Owner Green Garden Art

There really is something “loveable” about Paradise. We are attracting wonderful people, like Martha and Sergio Rosales, from outside our region who have moved here to share their talent and commitment by opening an innovative new business.

In December of 2020, Martha and Sergio, along with their first child, Sophia, took a road trip from their home in San Diego. They knew about the Camp Fire and had visited Chico in the past, so they planned to drive up to the Ridge and see how Paradise was doing. While looking around, “something clicked” and they both felt the desire to help.

Events started coming together. They had their second child, Matteo, in January of 2021, bought a lot in Old Magalia, found a great deal on a manufactured home and were moved in by June. Martha got a job in

disaster case management and helped in relief efforts for those affected by the Bear Fire. Sergio, the “brains of the operation,” always knew he wanted to have his own business, so

Big Lots Paradise to be open in time for Holiday shopping

Big Lots is celebrating its opening in Paradise at 6646 Clark Road, next door to Save Mart. Big Lots is a leading home discount retailer and will host the grand opening of its newest store on Saturday, December 10.

Shoppers can expect doorbuster offers at the store’s grand opening as well as scratch off cards given to the first 100 customers with the potential of up to $250 off

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Big Lots to host new Paradise store grand

Barney’s has returned to Paradise and the community is celebrating. The bright new building is at the same location and the menu features many old favorites. Welcome back Barney’s! You have been missed!

L to R Pam and Bill Hartley along with Kimball Shirey, were among the first customers to grab an iconic Barney Burger during the first day of Barney’s soft opening.

Chamber Director Allison Donofrio dines at the new Dulce Cocina with Chamber member Jenn Brooks, Arbonne wellness consultant.

Enchiladas Poblanos, San Diego

Mexican style is just one of the authentic specialties you will find at Dulce Cocina.

Paradise welcomes these new businesses

a purchase. Offers will be valid throughout the grand opening weekend: Saturday and Sunday, December 10th and 11th.

“Our team has been working hard to bring the Paradise community an amaz ing new store, and we’re so glad the day is finally here,” said Bruce Thorn, Big Lots president and CEO. “We’ve put a lot of thought into the layout, design and pre sentation to make the experience the best it can be. Whether they’re new to Big Lots, or haven’t visited in a while, we hope that shoppers will stop by during our grand opening weekend to meet our friendly as sociates and explore the store.”

be scheduled demonstrating the importance of connecting our food with all of life.

Join us if you would like to learn more about the design on Thursday, December 8, 3:30 p.m. at the Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Rd.

If you have comments and ideas about what you’d like to see in this food and herb garden, please contact Joleen Levey at 530-332-1037 or Pamm Larry at 530-570-6872 and be part of this new endeavor, as this Community Garden space is created and sponsored by those who care about your health on all levels and are committed to bringing you the best, freshest food possible.

Drawing right: Here’s where it all began. A very preliminary concept of what might come to be. If you want to be part of the dream attend the meeting at the Paradise Library, December 8, 3:30 p.m.

Big Lots offers a unique shopping expe rience — part treasure hunt, part bargain hunt and part everyday necessities. At the new 32,310 sq. ft. store, customers will discover a variety of surprising finds and deals on everything for the home, includ ing Big Lots exclusive brands such as Broy hill furniture and home décor items, plus a variety of products from national brands and an assortment of private labels all un der one roof.

Customers looking for additional ways to save can join BIG Rewards, Big Lots’ shop per loyalty program which was recently named on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Loyalty Programs. Those who sign up receive benefits like exclusive discounts, birthday surprises, VIP shopping days,

free items and more.

For more information on Big Lots and job openings, visit biglots.com or follow Big Lots on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About Big Lots

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Big Lots, Inc. is one of America’s largest home discount retailers, operating more than 1,450 stores in 48 states, as well as a best-in-class ecommerce platform with expanded fulfillment and delivery capabilities. The Company’s mission is to help customers “Live Big and Save Lots” by offering unique treasures and exceptional bargains on everything for their home.

he seized the opportunity to buy a broken-down food truck to rehabilitate and serve the Ridge. It turned out to be more broken than anticipated. Then in July 2022, Martha and Sergio signed the lease for the restaurant space 6506 Skyway across from the Vets’ Hall, where they have opened their family runauthentic Mexican restaurant, Dulce Cocina, Spanish for to “sweet kitchen”. Martha says that Paradise is neither the country nor the city—it’s right in the middle and the perfect place to dish up a “foodie lovers” meal.

The Rosales family brought their San Diego Mexican style recipes to Paradise. The restaurant’s specialties are straight from their own family cookbooks and childhood memories. Martha’s in-laws traveled from San Diego to share tricks and tips for running a restaurant. Martha is most proud to serve her beloved grandma’s traditional recipe for Enchiladas Poblanos. The Dulce Cocina philosophy is “everything is always made with love”—the inspiration for sweet breakfast dishes and decadent desserts to delight any sweet tooth. Tasty vegan options coming soon!

Dulce Cocina Mexican Cafe 6506 Skyway, Paradise Mon. - Fri. 11am - 8pm Sat. 9am - 3pm. Closed Sun.

Jess Mercer receives City of Chico Arts Achievement Award

The City of Chico and the Arts Commission announced the 2022 Achieve ment in the Arts Award winners. Among them was Jess Mercer, recognized as Outstanding Artist. The purpose of the City of Chico Achievement in the Arts Awards is to recognize businesses, organizations, and community members who have displayed artistic achievement, provided opportunities for the arts, supported the experience of the artists, shown diversity in the arts, and promoted tourism and economic development in the City of Chico.

Jess Mercer states:

“I work so hard to advocate for the arts and integrate art into trauma therapy. Art saves lives; it saved mine a few years back. I have been given amazing opportunities to collaborate with so many. I have tirelessly tried to help people gather, but most importantly I have dedicated my life to helping people. Thank you, City of Chico and the Chico Arts Commission. I’m truly deeply honestly grateful for this level of validation. Look out state level . . .I’m coming for you with my big creative heart. Last, thank you to any and every one of you that has encouraged, supported, critiqued, loved, fed, and pushed me to keep going.”

In just one year, Wayne and Livia Kurtz, owners of Paradise Grocery Outlet, have planted deep roots in the community. With the opening of Paradise Grocery Outlet, the Kurtzs not only expanded the grocery and variety store options available locally, they also brought four generations of family to plant roots and grow with the Ridge.

Their community investment includes an extensive list of donations, comprised not only much-needed funding to local non-profits, but essential, responsive, and Ridge-specific support in the form of 16,000 lbs of food donations, apple storage for Johnny Appleseed Days, children’s pumpkin and flowers for the elderly giveaways, holiday toy collection and donations, Disc Golf, Paradise Animal Shelter and Paradise Parade of Flags sponsorships, and daily

produce donations to local farmers for compost and livestock. The list goes on – we lost count at 50 organizations supported!

Paradise Grocery Outlet also supports workforce development by providing work experience programs and on the job training as well as Paradise High School Functional Life Skills Class work experience. In addition, Paradise Grocery Outlet employees receive many perks, including staff recognition programs, free food, and incentives to volunteer in the community.

The Kurtzs have said, “It has been a great first year for the Kurtz Family and all of us here at Paradise Grocery Outlet and we couldn’t have done it without our customers and community partners! Thank you again for all your support. We look forward to working with you all to accomplish even more in our 2nd year of business.”

PRPD Board Director McGreehan receives Recognition Award for Excellence

The California Association of Recreation and Park Districts (CARPD) recog nized Paradise Recreation and Parks Dept. (PRPD) board chair Al McGreehan with the 2022 Jim Meredith Award of Excellence. CARPD presented McGreehan with the award at its annual conference in Lake Tahoe on May 2022.

Chairperson McGreehan was awarded this distinction due to his ongoing efforts to go above and beyond the ordi nary and expected in the areas of parks and recreation and his almost 30 years with PRPD. McGreehan served over 35 years in planning and community development in Plumas County and the Town of Paradise. Dan Efseaff, PRPD Dis trict Manager said, “Al brings a keen professional under standing of local government and planning. He has provid ed steady leadership and support after the Camp Fire to the District and community in a planning and recovery role.”

McGreehan joined the board in 1993 and has served con tinuously in leadership roles. He served in numerous board rules multiple times and is the District’s current chair. Ef seaff added “On a personal note, I appreciate his clear-eyed judgment, historical context, scrutiny of details and com mitment to providing a voice for community members. It is important to honor and acknowledge someone that has provided outstanding service and contribution to our com munity for over 29 years!”

McGreehan supports and enjoys recreational activities such as softball, running, golf and others. He is an advo cate of the annual ice rink and donates to it every year, along with the swim scholarships. McGreehan also lends his time and experience to the Butte LAFCO and CARPD boards.

Paradise Grocery Outlet owners Wayne and Livia Kurtz at Johnny Appleseed Days, one of the many ben eficiaries of Paradise Grocery Outlet’s community contributions.

Jess Mercer

Al McGreehan

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Johnny Appleseed Days

For two days each October, the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce hosts California’s oldest harvest festival, Johnny Appleseed Days.

In 2022, Johnny Appleseed welcomed three new attractions: A Hoedown, sponsored by Paradise Veterans Group, a Pumpkin Patch sponsored by Regenerating Paradise and Paradise Arts and Cultural Hub (PATCH), and Johnny’s Pub, sponsored by Paradise Lutheran Church. Each attraction was a rousing success, and sure to become integral features of the Johnny Appleseed tradition. A HUGE thanks to the sponsors, volunteers and community partners who make Johnny possible year after year! For 134 years, attendees have enjoyed hometown entertainment, living history, handicrafts, info and products from 111 vendors, and 1034 slices of apple pie!

Many Thanks to our indispensable board members, staff and volunteers:

• Entertainment Coordinators: Frank Dodini & Sandy Miller

• Johnny Appleseed: Ken Prentiss

• Event Support: Jeff Wrobel and the Ridgeview Rangers

The Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Magalia Fire Center, California Conservation Corps Mike Clemens, Mark Thorp, Truman Elick, Alicia Dixon, Michael Denofrio, Steve & Lori Crowder, Gabi Thorp, Victoria Allyn, Melanie Useldinger

• Games Rehabilitation: Bill & Pam Hartley

• Host: Paradise Recreation and Park District

• Transport Van: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Welcome Home

• Freezer: Hudsons Appliance Center

• Pie Packers: Joy Cuniff, Pam Hartley, Donna Zeuli

• Pie Service: Peggy Gaddini, Liz & Brian Wilson, Al McGreehan, Donna Yutzy, Kathi Hiatt, Bill Reeves, Mary Bellefeuille, Ron Lassonde, Janet Clark

JOHNNY APPLESEED DAYS 2022 THANKS ITS GENEROUS SPONSORS:

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Left: Apple trees were for sale in the Pumpkin Patch.

Above: Local nursery Déjà Vu Gardens Galore was among the 111 vendors setting up a pop-up shop.

Photo by Sandy Miller

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The Ridgeview Rangers are among the local organizations volunteering to stage the event.

Above: The Paradise Veterans Group hosted the first annual Johnny Appleseed Hoedown. Pictured are event organizer Commander Lawrences St. Germain and Soul Posse lead singer Sugar St. George.

Liz Wilson of Mechanics Bank and her husband Brian served pie alongside Chamber Board Member Catherine Madsack of Chico State Enterprises.

Chamber Executive Director Monica Nolan and Chamber Vice President Heidi Elick of Ridge Financial Planning might have sneaked off to Johnny’s Pub at Paradise Lutheran Church.

Preserving a 101-year tradition of “Apples from Paradise,” 2022 “Golden Delicious” sponsor Noble Orchards offered apples by the bag or bushel. Pictured are Jim and Laurie Noble and Brian Marshall.

PLC celebrates 75 years serving the Ridge

Paradise Lutheran Church (PLC), founded in 1947, celebrated 75 years of service with a worship service. Retired Pastor Rod Platte returned to preside and was assisted by the three Barnard brothers, Tristan, Bryce, and Hunter, who served as acolytes during their childhood. Fifty-plus people attended the service and reception that followed. Guests enjoyed appetizers and celebratory bever ages, while looking through photographs from years past.

PLC was founded by a predecessor Luther an body, the “Augustana Synod” to serve Lutherans in the area. The present site is the original site dedicated in 1947. PLC has provided facilities for the Alzheimer’s

organization (housing and admin), SHOR (Sojourners House on the Ridge), homeless housing and services, and a free weekly medical clinic staffed by volunteers. PLC distinguished itself in 2003 by initiating the first free Ridge community meal program.

PLC’s church, fellowship hall and office sur vived the Camp Fire. Thanks to a grant pay ing for a generator and insurance covering a filtered water system, PLC was among the first to offer Sunday services and to restart the Free Lunch program. The church also provided much-needed single-room resi dences in the office complex. The parson age across the street from the church was destroyed and is now the construction site for four 2-bedroom 2-bath units available in the Spring.

PLC welcomes ALL at Sunday service 10:15 a.m. The fellowship hall is also home to the Ridge Presbyterian Church for its Sunday services.

Paradise Lutheran Church 780 Luther Drive, off Skyway

Habitat for Humanity of Butte County (HHBC) has received a grant through Habi tat International and Novelis to further the mission of ReStore; reuse, repurpose, recycle! And if HHBC is one of the top 10 affiliates in November in the nation, they will receive a bonus grant! Drop off your aluminum cans at 220 Meyers St., off Park

Ave. in Chico - drive through to the donation drop off spot.

The ReStore is all about keeping usable items out of the waste stream that goes into the Neal Road landfill. With the lack a local CRV station, Habitat is offering a way to continue recycling and your donation will support building affordable houses in our community. Donate aluminum cans or join the Recycle Partner Program and start a collection or con test at your place of business, organization, or school. All proceeds benefit the “Habitat Re builds in Paradise Project” which completed

three homes this past summer and another four will be completed by the end of the year. Of the seven families, five were impacted by the Camp Fire, seven were previous renters, five are single moms, and two have a family member with a disability.

For more information, contact Oliver Allen, Habitat for Humanity of Butte County ReStore Manager at (530) 895-1271 or olivera@butte habitat.org or www.buttehabitat.org.

Drive thru to donate your cans 220 Meyers St., off Park Ave. Chico

CSUC Economic Forecast Conference 2023

Each year, the Center for Economic Development, a department of the Northstate Planning and Development Collective at California State University Chico brings together decision-makers from industry, government, and education to tackle the issues at the forefront of economic development in the North State. Join them for their 23rd Annual event, examining critical issues and solutions facing the North State, including the latest in Agriculture, Climate, Drought and Workforce Development. Economist Dr. Robert Eyler will deliver an annual forecast, and the luncheon keynote

Norman Tucker and Oliver Allen, ReStore Manager, showcasing the new Aluminum Can Recycle Partner Program for Habitat for Humanity of Butte County.

Paradise Lutheran Church (PLC)

Donate your aluminum cans and support the “Habitat Rebuilds Paradise” project

Photo: Glenn Harrington

Business Briefs

speaker will be Natalie Palugyai, Secretary, California Labor & Workforce Development Agency. With panels and networking time, these conferences serve as launching points for year-round discussion, collaboration, and action.

The conference will be held at CSUC, Bell Memorial Union on Thursday, January 12, 2023, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Visit Paradise Chamber.com’s online community calendar for ticket info and purchase. For ore informa tion, contact Alice Patterson, ampatterson@ csuchico.edu.

New psychiatrist available to serve the Ridge

Adventist Health welcomes Scott Stevens, MD, to the community and the care team at Adventist Health Feather River Health Cen ter at 5125 Skyway in Paradise.

Scott Stevens, MD, is a board-certified psy chiatrist with extensive experience in com munity psychiatry clinics, providing psychiat ric evaluations, medication monitoring and crisis interventions. He collaborates with medical professionals to ensure each pa tient’s unique needs are fully addressed for their best health.

Dr. Stevens works with adult patients ages 21 and older to address mental health con cerns such as major depressive disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia, and more. He be came a psychiatrist because his father was a psychiatrist who enjoyed his work. Dr. Stevens enjoys helping patients to overcome their sources of pain and suffering and cre

Exhibit and history of 1880s – 1920s bottle manufacturing at GNM

The Gold Nugget Museum has a new exhibit open to the pub lic! They’re excited to show the evolution of bottle manufactur ing from the mid 1880’s to late 1920s. The new exhibit depicts different manufacturing meth ods used. The characteristics of bottles tell stories about their ori gins; come find out about closure, mold types and coloring, and how

ate more fulfilling lives.

To learn more about Dr. Stevens and all Ad ventist Health providers, visit AdventistHealth. org/ourclinics.

To make an appointment with Dr. Stevens, call the Customer Service Center at 530-872-2000.

these features relate the evolving artistry in these functional household and industrial vessels.

To learn more about how and why bottles were made, stop by the museum Monday through Friday between the hours of 12 and 4, or check out the Society for Historical Archeology’s web site (https://sha.org/bottle/ index.htm) for step-by-step in structions on how to identify and date historical bottles.

Gold Nugget Museum 502 Pearson Road Mon. thru Fri. noon – 4:00 p.m.

ACP offers discounts on home internet

The federally-funded Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) offers a monthly discount of up to $30 on Home Internet service for qualifying households. That means your Internet service could be free when used with special high-speed internet plans offered by many providers. If you’re enrolled in a program like MediCal, CalFresh, Lifeline, WIC, or SSI, or if your household income is less than $53,000 (for a family of four), then you qualify for ACP.

Visit Internetforallnow.org/applytoday or call 866-745-2805 to learn more.

We have 40 years in sustainable landscape design and horticultural consultation, with expertise for your custom needs including drought tolerant and fire safe gardens. Plan ahead. Spring and Fall are the best time of year to plant your landscape.

Kathleen Elliott is starting a series of landscape and horticulture classes to make gardening easy and fun in Paradise. Spring series TBA.

Scott Stevens, MD,

For information about ribbon cuttings and other business events, check ParadiseChamber.com’s online community calendar. Receive email invitations by joining the Chamber’s mailing list: email info@ParadiseChamber.com. To schedule a ribbon cutting or business event, contact Monica@paradisechamber.com.

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2525 Dominic Dr. Chico

At the foot of Skyway c.(808) 721-0022 o. (530) 343-1661 melissaf@rocoteam.com

Business-class IT consulting on the Ridge

Let Paradise Technology Solutions be your IT department. Owner, Allen Bolstad, has three priorities for your small business; first: to keep your information, and that of your customers, safe from bad guys; second: to ensure you are ready to fully recover after a technology failure; and third: to make sure you are getting the most from your digital assets. These priorities can extend to the home-computing user by providing affordable security, reliability, and usability training and design. Find Paradise Technology Solutions in Paradisechamber.com’s online business directory, or call 530.487.0706.

The Chamber welcomes Paradise Garden Club

Have you ever wondered how all the daffodils that pop up in the spring got there? The Paradise Garden Club (PGC) is the beautification culprit. They have planted more than 160,000 bulbs since 2008. Their sign of rebirth and new begin nings certainly rang true the spring of 2019 as bright yellow and white daffodils heroically “rose through the ashes.”

The club started in 1950. Their main purpose “to devote activities and funds to promote community interest in beautiful gardens, flower arrangements, land scaping, cultivation of horticulture and beautification of the community.” PGC supports this mission by staging an Annual Garden Tour of local residential gar dens in the spring.

Meeting on the 2nd Monday of the month, 1:00 p.m. at Terry Ashe Recreation Center. paradisegardenclub.org

With the motto “why

Members of the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce and community recently celebrated the renovation of the Paradise Performing Arts Center (PPAC). On stage, the PPAC Board cut the ribbon to welcome new paint, carpet and lighting. In addition to providing theater space, PPAC also makes its lobby available for events.

not sparkle and pop” Poptastic brings joy

surprise to

occasion. For colorful and creative marketing options, include Poptastic in your party, business event and promotional planning. Find out more about this innovative new business in Paradisechamber.com’s online business directory, or call (530) 413-3983.

Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) and partners including American Red Cross, Fannie Mae, North Valley Community Foundation, and Tri Counties Bank, cut the ribbon to celebrate the completion of a home in Paradise, marking the start of a new rental program for Paradise residents.

Project manager, Jess Mercer, cut the ribbon to celebrate her creation: a wellness center aligned with the mission of Paradise Stronger to address full body wellness. Equilibrium Wellness Center, an innovative space inside of Paradise Stronger at 6848 Skyway, Suite P gathers community to play, socialize, and heal together.

Manzanita Ct Suite 120 Chico (530) 892-2146

Global Office, North 1905 Notre Dame Blvd, Ste. 230 Chico (530) 520-2991

Kate Leyden Consulting Chico (530) 521-9314

North State Planning & Development

Collective, Chico State University 35 Main Street Ste. 132 Chico (530) 898-4372

Maria’s

Child

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Craig

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North Valley Community Foundation 1811 Concord Avenue, Suite 220 Chico (530) 891-1150

Pair-O-Dice Chapter E Clampus Vitus P.O. Box 711 Paradise (530) 872-2052

Paradise Aerie 2960, Fraternal Order of Eagles 9079 Skyway Paradise (530) 877-8687

Paradise Chocolate Fest Paradise (530) 342-4896

Paradise Community Guilds 511 Pearson Road Paradise (530) 762-1490

Magalia

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Paradise Elks Lodge #2026 1100 Elk Lane Paradise (530) 877-3977

Paradise Garden Club P.O. Box 1246 Paradise (925) 768-4797

Chico Certified Farmers Market 1929 Mangrove Ave Chico (530) 893-3276

Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) 1001 Willow Street Chico (530) 891-6931

Explore Butte County 326 Huss Lane, Building E Chico (530) 918-4585

Feather River Health Foundation 5910 Clark Road, Suite T Paradise (530) 877-9361

Paradise Gem & Mineral Club P.O. Box 692 Paradise (530) 343-0894

Paradise Horsemen’s Association 6705 Moore Road Paradise (530) 519-0455

Paradise Host Lions Club P.O. Box 2801 Paradise (530) 762-4919

Paradise Little League P.O. Box 282 Paradise

Meeho’s

Nic’s

Pair-O-Dice

Cemeteries

Paradise

Friends of the Library, Paradise P.O. Box 1730 Paradise (530) 228-0771

Gold Nugget Days Incorporated, Gold Nugget Museums 475 Pearson Road Paradise (530) 762-2613

Habitat for Humanity of Butte County 220 Meyers St. Chico (530) 343-7423

Magalia Community Park 13917 South Park Drive Magalia (530) 413-9158

Paradise Moose Lodge #2227 5275 Skyway Paradise (530) 762-7066

Paradise Ridge Fire Safe Council 5619 Black Olive Drive Paradise (530) 877-0984

Paradise Rod & Gun Club, Inc. P.O. Box 1081 Paradise (530) 877-1345

Paradise Rotary Club P.O. Box 820 Paradise (530) 413-7725

Paradise Scholarship Foundation 7050 Skyway Paradise (530) 321-4917

Paradise Symphony Society, Inc.

P.O. Box 1892

Paradise

PASH P.O. Box 1021 Paradise (530) 876-8195

Rebuild Paradise Foundation 6067 Skyway Suite B Paradise (530) 413-8056

Regenerating Paradise 10264 Zangol Place Grass Valley (415) 248-6231

Table Mountain Lodge No. 124, F. &A.M. 5934 Clark Road Paradise (916) 202-6942

The Depot Museum 5570 Black Olive Dr Paradise (530) 877-1919

Topcats on the Ridge, Inc. P.O. Box 2281 Paradise (530) 872-8112

Valley Contractors Exchange 951 E. 8th Street Chico (530) 343-1981

Valley Oak

Services 3120 Cohasset Road Ste 6 Chico (530) 895-3572

Vitalant 555 Rio Lindo Ave. Chico (530) 893-5433

Youth

Romero Construction Co. (530) 560-5475 CSL#: 335077

RRA Builders 5923 Clark Road Ste A Paradise (530) 327-8494 CSL#: 1041473

Selig Construction 337 Huss Drive Chico (530) 893-5898 CSL#: 711042

SheBuilds

1927 Ackerman Avenue Durham (530) 521-9551 CSL#1070044, The Kite Group Inc

Silvermark Construction 780 Chadbourne Rd. Ste D Fairfield (707) 759-3434 CSL#: 1019403

Sky Ridge Builders 6545 Skyway Road, Ste B Paradise (530) 338-7872 CSL#: 1060459

Smalley General Contracting Paradise (530) 521-5645 CSL#: 952967

Toomey Framing 15880 Names Dr Grass Valley (530) 521-9760 CSL#: 872729

Trilogy Construction, Inc 7030 Skyway Paradise (530) 877-1180 CSL#: 751447

Valley Contractors Exchange 951 E. 8th Street Chico (530) 343-1981

WLM Construction, Inc. 5822 Acorn Ridge Drive Paradise (530) 520-5178 CSL#: 901894 Copy

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Wilson

Northern California Ballet 5794 Clark Rd Paradise (530) 990-1677

Paradise Performing Arts Center 777 Nunneley Road Paradise (530) 872-8454

Paradise Symphony Society, Inc. P.O. Box 1892 Paradise

Theatre on the Ridge 3735 Neal Road Paradise (530) 877-5760

U.T.B. Studios 1267 Parque Drive Chico (415) 932-9891

Equipment Rental

Rental Guys 8321 Skyway Paradise (530) 876-0206

Event Facility

Chapelle de L’Artiste Glamping Tents 3300 Inspiration Ln Paradise (530) 228-0941

Magalia Community Park 13917 South Park Drive Magalia (530) 413-9158

Paradise Airport 4405 Airport Road Paradise (530) 521-2289

Paradise Elks Lodge #2026 1100 Elk Lane Paradise (530) 877-3977

Paradise Lutheran Church 780 Luther Drive Paradise (530) 877-3549

Paradise Moose Lodge #2227 5275 Skyway Paradise (530) 762-7066

Paradise Performing Arts Center 777 Nunneley Road Paradise (530) 872-8454

Paradise Recreation and Park District 6626 Skyway Paradise (530) 872-6393

Table Mountain Lodge No. 124, F. &A.M. 5934 Clark Road Paradise (916) 202-6942

AGS Construction Services 1252 Wagstaff Road Paradise (530) 877-5929 CSL# 814908

DADCO Construction P.O. Box 73 Paradise (530) 762-2981 CSL#: 658283

Flores

Oroville Hospital 2767 Olive Highway Oroville (530) 533-8500

Housing

Bigfoot Homes Santa Cruz (415) 309-8846 DL1593637

Blixa Properties LLC 840 W 11th Ave Chico (530) 586-0003

Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) 1001 Willow Street Chico (530) 891-6931

Habitat for Humanity of Butte County 220 Meyers St. Chico (530) 343-7423

Paradise Lutheran Church 780 Luther Drive Paradise (530) 877-3549

Paradise Mobile Estates, LLC 1354 Elliott Road Paradise (530) 410-4563

Paradise Pines RV Park and Campground 14360 Skyway Magalia (530) 413-8078

Pine Grove Family Park 1368 Garnet Avenue Paradise (530) 762-8609

Shadowbrook Apartments 1090 Shadowbrook Way Paradise (530) 872-1810

Sherwood Forest Mobile Home Park 1280 Wagstaff Road Paradise (530) 762-8609

Spray

Enloe

Farmers

Farmers

Olde Tyme Realty, Patty G. McKee, Realtor® Paradise (530) 518-5155

Paradise Association of Realtors 6161 Clark Road # 2 Paradise (530) 762-0053

RE/MAX of Paradise

Real Estate 1001 Bille Road Paradise (530) 872-5880

Real Estate Professionals 205 Pearson Road Paradise (530) 872-1600

Recreation and Sports

Explore Butte County

326 Huss Lane, Building E Chico (530) 918-4585

Magalia Community Park 13917 South Park Drive Magalia (530) 413-9158

Paradise Horsemen’s Association 6705 Moore Road Paradise (530) 519-0455

Paradise Little League P.O. Box 282 Paradise

Paradise Recreation and Park District 6626 Skyway Paradise (530) 872-6393

Paradise Recreation and Park District 6626 Skyway Paradise (530) 872-6393

Paradise Rod & Gun Club, Inc. P.O. Box 1081 Paradise (530) 877-1345

South Pines Disc Golf 13917 South Park Drive Magalia (530) 413-9158

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Paradise 6626 Clark Road Suite K Paradise (530)

Westside

Maria’s Kitchen 1132 Elliott Road Paradise (530) 876-1086

Meeho’s 6808 Skyway Paradise (530) 762-2591

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