Significant

March snowfall keeps Paradise

Public Works busy

The Town of Paradise experienced the most significant snowfall in 20 years in late February, with up to two feet of snow accumulation seen in many locations in Paradise. The Public Works Department worked around the clock to clear roadways, focusing on major arterials first. The Town also worked with private contractors to provide additional plowing support. With more storms in the forecast at the time of this writing, the Town of Paradise is ready to take appropriate action to keep residents safe. In future storms, or any other emergency, residents can stay informed by tuning into the Town’s Radio

Station AM 1500, or visiting the Town’s website and social media pages.

PARADISE

NUGGET, from page 1 crowned with the historic 14 karat yellow gold crown, coveted by many, but worn by few. The crown made by John A. Woodworth circa 1968, and maintained by son John F. Woodworth, miraculously survived the Camp Fire, has been worn by our elected queen every year since. The Queen will ride, with her escort, on the Gold Nugget Days Queen float on Saturday, April 29, 2022, during the Gold Nugget Days Parade.

For a full calendar of Gold Nugget events, see page A-23

With so much changing every day, please stay tuned to the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce calendar, paradisechamber.com, where updated details are available for your festival planning.

Your Gold Nugget Days Inc., board of directors and staff, have been working hard to make the necessary improvements to reestablish our local museum. A special “thank you” to the North Valley Community Foundation; the Paradise Rotary Club, and Rotary International; Butte County sustainability grants; the Town of Paradise; our membership; volunteers; and of course, YOU, for your sustained support of our mission to preserve the history of the Ridge and to educate the community on our collective past.

GRAZING, from page 1 will be available, so you won’t go hungry or thirsty. Enjoy browsing the local craft vendors for unique gifts or souvenirs. Throughout the day you can learn more about goat herding and care through demonstrations. Call Lauren DeTerra at laurendeterra@buttefiresafe.net or (530) 877-0984

CHOCOLATE, from page 1

Additional highlights include Chocolate Chase 5K Run, Art in the Park, All About Books, Playhouse Build & Raffle, Wine & Brew Garden, and delicious food selections. Admission is $5, children 4 & under, free. For additional info visit chocolatefest.us

Paradise Chocolate Fest benefits non-profit organizations that provide educational, enrichment, recreational and leadership opportunities to youth on the Paradise Ridge. Since 2006, the Fest has contributed over $390,000 in financial support to youth programs and services.

Kids playhouse to be built and raffled off during Chocolate Fest

This playhouse will be built and raffled off at the Chocolate Fest celebration 4 p.m. on Saturday May 13. Come early and watch the building, from the ground up! 100% of ticket sales will benefit youth services on the Ridge.

Building A Foundation for the Future of Youth on the Paradise Ridge … from the Ground Up! A playhouse will be built and raffled off at the Paradise Chocolate Fest, Saturday, May 13th, in collaboration with Valley Contractors Exchange, AGS Construction Services, Payless Building Supply and other regional designers, architects, builders and suppliers working alongside Paradise and Ridgeview High School students, apprentices and mentors. It will be built at the Fest, raffled off at 4:00 p.m. Come early and watch the building, from the ground up!

Tickets - $10. Winner need not be present. The “Lucky Ticket” will be drawn Saturday, at 4:00 pm.