Gold Nugget Days Events

Gold Nugget Queen Contest and Revue

Thursday, April 27, 7:00 p.m

Paradise Performing Arts Center

777 Nunneley R.d, Paradise

Queen candidates are judged on historical authenticity of costume, poise, personality, and portfolio. The Queen rides, with her court, in the Gold Nugget Days Parade.

Gem and Mineral Show

Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00p.m

Sunday, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00p.m. Gold Nugget Museum, 475 Pearson Rd, Paradise Kids’ Zone, lapidary works, tree giveaways, silent auction and more.

Rotary Bean Feed

Thursday, April 27, 4:00-6:30 p.m. Paradise Methodist Church, 6722 Clark Rd. Paradise All-you-can-eat! Tickets at door or from a Rotarian. $20, children under 10 free. Beans, cornbread, coleslaw, lemonade. Desserts, $3.

Elks Hoe Down

Friday, April 28, 5:00-10:00 p.m.

Daffodil Dance and Duets

Friday, March 24, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Paradise Veterans’ Hall, 6550 Skyway, Paradise Dance music from the Apologetiks and a variety of danced and sung duets by local partners. $25-$50. Tickets at eventbrite or Gold Nugget Museum.

2nd Annual Paradise Grazing Festival

Saturday, March 25, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Terry Ashe

Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway, Paradise

A free community event supporting grazing for wildfire safety. Fun, food, venders and goats. Learn more at buttefiresafe. net/event/paradisegrazingfestival/

Paradise Boys & Girls Club

Cook-Off

Saturday, March 25, 4:00-7:00p.m. Paradise Veterans’ Hall, 6550 Skyway, Paradise

A four-course cooking competition, with master and amateur chefs offering appetizers, side dishes, entrees/BBQ, and desserts. Cash bar, live entertainment, raffle. (530)-899-0335 ext. 2209

Chico Air Museum: Run the Runway

Saturday, April 1, 9:00 a.m. start Chico Regional Airport, 165 Ryan Ave, Chico Run, stroll or walk on Runway 31 to support the Chico Air Museum! Families and runners of all ages welcome, including a “Stroller Pack at the Back” for our youngest participants. Medals for age group winners! $25 fee, free Tee, kids under 5 free. 530-774-3603, chicoairmuseum.org/ free.

Chico Home & Garden Show

Saturday & Sunday, April 1 & 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Chico Silver Dollar Fair, 2857 Fair St., Chico

250 exhibits and services. Lots of food, rides, games. Free parking. $8 Adults, $7 Seniors. Kids free w/paying adults.

Gold Nugget Days Donkey Derby

Saturday April 29, 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Magalia Community Church

13700 Old Skyway, Magalia

ECV Pair-o-Dice 711’s 65th annual Donkey Derby recreates the 1859 discovery and uphill journey of the 54 pound Dogtown Nugget. Drovers compete against the terrain and each other over the 3 miles from Whiskey Flats up to Old Magalia Community Church and the obstacle course.

Gold Nugget Parade

Saturday, April 29, noon to 1:00 p.m. Traditional route: starts Paradise Shopping Center, Skyway, ending at Skyway and Birch Street. Skyway will close at approximately 11:00 a.m. so plan on arriving and parking early outside of the Paradise Shopping Center staging area.

Big Mo and The Full Moon Band with Volker Striffler at PPAC Paradise Performing Arts Center, (PPAC) 777 Nunneley Road, Paradise

Saturday April 29, 7:00-10:00 p.m. Fund raiser for PPAC, tickets $10 to $20.

Gold Nugget Days Horse Festival

Sunday, April 30, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Paradise Horse Arena. Off Moore Road, Paradise. Family friendly event: food, booths, games, and raffle.

Gold Nugget Days Horse Festival

1100 Elk Lane, Paradise Chicken dinner and dancing to Double Crossed Band. The Gold Nugget Queen’s court, along with the Grand Marshall will be guests of honor. Western wear encouraged! Tickets at door.

4th Annual Garden Blitz Installations

Friday, April 14 – Sunday, April 16, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. as needed

Sunday, April 30, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Paradise Horse Arena

Off Moore Road, Paradise Family friendly event: food, booths, games, and raffle.

Community Garden, 5704 Chapel Dr., Paradise Volunteer to install Garden Boxes in your community. Fri. box construction, Sat./Sun. installations. More info bclocalfood.org/garden-blitz/

Elks Women’s Club Tea Party

Saturday April 15th 11:00 a.m. Elks Lodge, 1100 Elk Ln, Paradise

Socialize and celebrate mothers, daughters, sisters, friends and all women. All ages are welcome. $10 per person. Contact Jeanie Sparks (530) 828-4782 for tickets or table reservation.

Paradise Chocolate, Wine, Brew & Spirits!

Saturday, May 6, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Paradise Community Park, corner of Pearson & Black Olive, Paradise Chocolate paired with superb offering of fine wines, craft beers and spirits. Savory appetizers, music, silent auction. Must be 21 or over. $50 p/p. chocolatefest.us or (530) 342-4896

Paradise Chocolate Fest

Saturday, May 13, 10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.

Terry Ashe

Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway, Paradise, Enjoy all things chocolate with live music, craft faire and lots of fun!

Habitat for Humanity Women Build Fundraiser

Saturday & Sunday, May 20 & 21, 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. 5700 Academy Drive, Paradise Learning new skills or add a few to your tool belt! Improve the community that you share in a is collaborative and friendly atmosphere. Come alone or bring a friend. $10 registration, $250 participation fee ($260 total pp) buttehabitat.org

TOTR presents Native Gardens

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, April 6 – 22, 7:30 p.m. curtain

Sunday Matinees: April 9, 16, 23, 2:00 p.m. curtain

Theatre on the Ridge, 3735 Neal Rd., Paradise

Pablo, a high-powered lawyer, and Tania, his pregnant wife, realize the American dream when they purchase a house next door to Virginia and Frank. A disagreement spirals into an all-out war with hilarious results. $16 General, $18 Reserved, $20 Door. 530-877-5760. www.totr.org

TOTR presents White Rabbit, Red Rabbit

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, June – 22, 7:30 p.m. curtain

Sunday Matinees: June 4, 11, 18

2:00 p.m. curtain

Theatre on the Ridge

3735 Neal Rd., Paradise

Every night at White Rabbit, Red Rabbit is opening night. A new cast performs each night, never knowing what to expect; and neither does the audience. This one-ofa-kind theatrical experience is not to be missed. $16 General, $18 Reserved, $20 Door. 530-877-5760. www.totr.org

Join the 4th Annual Spring Garden Blitz, April 14-16

Volunteers are needed to deliver and install boxes

By Pamm Larry

Initial Instigator and Chief Rabble Rouser Butte County Local Food Network

The Butte County Local Food Network (BCLFN) is holding the 4th Annual Spring Garden Blitz on the Ridge from April 14-16. What is a Garden Blitz? You can purchase or apply for a garden box package including a wood garden box, hardware cloth for critter control, soil, plants and mulch. Community volunteers deliver and install your box in your yard. Then you get to enjoy tasty food.

More than 280 gardens have been installed since March 2020 via this program. A generous donation from Adventist Health funded a robust scholarship program this year. Applications closed March 20th, but you can still volunteer to help install gardens. It’s such a fun event-neighbors connecting with neighbors in the old-fashioned barn raising style of community support.

The Garden Blitz is a fun event- connecting neighbors with neighbors in the spirit of an old-fashioned barn raising community effort.

Please sign up to volunteer and install a garden or two. You’ll be glad you did!

bclocalfood.org/garden-blitz/

Food prices

Equilibrium Wellness Center, a new community gathering spot offering a variety of fun activities and services

By Jess Mercer

The Equilibrium Community Wellness Center is located in the back half of Paradise Stronger’s new location on the Skyway! Trauma expert Jess Mercer was tasked with creating a wellness space for the community to enjoy, share time in, and more importantly, gather with their families and neighbors.

Mercer imagined a space resembling a cozy living room where all are welcome. The inspiration came from witnessing several peers, friends, family and community members struggle without a gathering space or even a living room since the Camp Fire.

Giving the community an enriching space to play, share joy, craft, cook, game, talk, and most of all be present feels…essential. The space will be used for community collaboration, engagement, volunteerism and civic service, and provide a platform for social/emotional growth.

Equilibrium is a space of balance between refuge and resilience

Today the space is full of family games, pool, air hockey, foosball, and table tennis. The shelves are lined with board games, books, and art supplies for all. The walls are decorated with ready-to-play instruments, a big screen for fun movies, and even sensory room for anyone needing a moment of peace.

The community kitchen often offers yummy snacks, and hosts cooking nights. The space is available for birthdays, baby showers, and conferences. Equilibrium can’t wait to host your next event too! The space will continue to evolve with the community’s needs along the road to recovery.

The Equilibrium Wellness Center will serve as a space for community members now and far into the future as the Ridge continues to grow. Check out the website to view the activity calendar, book an event, or plan a visit!

Paradise Stronger Equilibrium Wellness Center 6848 Skyway Suite P 530-327-7235