Upgraded Living Magazine April 2015

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NORTHERN VALLEY LIFESTYLE

Let your new look bloom!

GIVE A LIT TLE BIT ‌.OF KINDNESS! COOL KIDS ZACK AND QUINN SHOW US HOW

COMING TO A TOWN NEAR YOU...

local events heading your way this month

Computers for Classrooms changes lives one click at a time

Farm Fresh: Bianchi Orchards Wine, walnuts and weddings, oh my!

Local Legend: Renowned photography veteran, Jim Gregg p.18

Caper Acres Bringing childhood fantasies to life since 1970 1

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FROM THE EDITOR Spring is all about change. A resurgence of life comes to our town as peo-

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ple emerge from their cozy winter routines to enjoy the warm breeze and the feeling of sun on their faces. Every year spring brings with it a fresh start.

Fresh air, fresh blooms, fresh styles, and sometimes even fresh faces. Change

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is a good thing, and we’ve had plenty of it here at Upgraded Living in the past couple of months. Aside from taking over as Editor-in-Chief, we also gained

Erin Wenham EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

two new additions to our staff. Joelle Cabasa, our client communication liaison, has been nothing short of a rockstar in helping to improve our clients’ experiences. Our newest edition, Kacey Gardner, offers up her immense talent for writing and editing. Transitions are not often simple, but we’re so thankful for the energy these ladies have brought to our little team.

This season also brings new life to our closets. As the almond trees bloom, new styles begin to sprout up all over town. Every year we’re excited to see

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Joelle Cabasa

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what new trends will come about, and even more excited to share them with

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all of you. Not only do we get the opportunity to see how we can perk up our

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spring wardrobes, we are lucky enough to collaborate with a bounty of local talent. Our models, photographers, clothiers, and hair and makeup artists all come together to create a beautiful showcase of this season’s fashions.

But what good is a great outfit if you have nothing to wear it to? Lucky for us, with a change in the weather comes a host of upcoming happenings

Alyssa Worley

community where community actually exists. The way in which people come

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WRITER

PHOTOGRAPHER

Russell Van Dewark

Matthew Manfredi

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around town to look forward to. In putting this issue together, I thought to myself, “How could anyone ever be bored here?” We are so lucky to live in a

Michelle Camy PHOTOGRAPHER

Erin Lizardo ART DIRECTOR

WRITER Kacey Gardner WRITER

together to showcase their passions and share it with others is truly inspiring. Whether it’s the Wildflower Century, the California Nut Festival, or the Hall’s Harley Spring

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Poker Run, there is something here for everyone. We can always find an opportunity to further enjoy what this area has to offer, to try new things, and to get involved. Our message to you this month is to embrace

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change. Embrace this new season and the

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new life it brings. Try something different —

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whether it’s a new outfit, a new event, or

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making a new friend. Spring is your oyster!

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CONTENTS

APRIL 2015

COMMUNITY

FOOD

12 Computers for Classrooms: Local non-profit makes technology affordable on any budget.

55 The Wine Room and The Lantern share two must-try recipes.

17 Have a Senior Moment: North Valley Community Foundation honors our seniors with their upcoming event.

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19 Local Legend: Northern California photographer Jim Gregg shares tells us the tales of his iconic images.

ART

21 Cool Kids (and brothers) Zack and Quinn share their random acts of kindness.

59 Local Artists: Painted Cellars combines the love of wine and art, while the California Regional Theater brings a family classic to their local stage.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

62 Community Calendar: Fill up your calendar with these events coming your way this month!

25 Men’s Health: Help your body burn more fat with ketogenics.

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57 Farm Fresh: Bianchi Orchards shares their joy of family farming.

63 Reader’s Pic: Spring Has Sprung

27 Women’s Health: Get smart with your SPF, just in time for Spring!

FEATURES

28 I’ll be darned! Cathy’s Sewing & Vacuum offers much more than meets the eye, along with 40 years of cheerful service.

13 Upcoming Events: From the Wildflower to the Poker Run, you don’t want to miss out on these happenings around town!

31 Beauty Q&A: Fancy a wax? Here’s what you need to know before heading to the salon.

35 Spring Fashion: Brighten up your wardrobe and your day with these fresh looks from our local clothiers.

HOME & GARDEN 44 We Built this City: Beloved Chico landmark and children’s fantasy land, Caper Acres.

45 Real Estate: Beautiful homes in our area are looking for love!

50 New Again Kitchen & Bath presents House Call: A Home with History 52 Thrifty DIY: An outdated file cabinet finds new life beneath a cheerful coat of paint.

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ON THE COVER MODELS JORDAN WILEY & SUZANNE ROZELL PHOTOGRAPHED BY FRANK REBELO

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n 1991, retired school teacher Pat Furr began Computers for Classrooms from a spare room in her home. Her idea was that every student should have access to computers, no matter their school’s budget.

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grateful to school and feel that it is very important that everyone have access to a good education,” Pat says.

When the computer was set up she got really excited and ran across the room. She said one word: computer. Her teacher was in complete shock because they didn’t think she could talk.”

In 1991, Pat says they didn’t

“Right now that means having have one principal who knew a computer. The likelihood of how to use email. dropping out is much higher without the use of computers.”

Since its origin, CFC has placed 5,000 computer systems per year, totaling tens of thousands of working, guaranteed systems and has expanded to a 25,000-square-foot facility with pallet racking, loading docks and its own 26-foot box van. Donations have filled the space with endless boxes of computer pieces. From wires to hard drives to keyboards to screens, Computers for Classrooms has it all.

For many students, access to computers is thrilling, particularly for those who have never had one. They allow students to expand their horizons, gain knowledge, play games, browse the web and complete assignments quickly.

“I don’t go personally to the schools anymore, but I did a few years back,” Pat recalls. “There was a young girl that was being mainstreamed.

She had some kind of developmental disability.

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Now, knowing basic technology skills is crucial.

CFC believes that for a student to emerge from a school system with a complete education, they must have access to computers.

But CFC isn’t just for classrooms. The program offers cheap systems to senior citizens, students of all ages, teachers and anyone who qualifies. Computers for Classroom’s team of 10 knowledgeable and kind staff can assess whether you meet the requirements for a computer and then help select the right one for your lifestyle.

In addition to its computer placings, CFC also works with Comcast to help families with kids in school get Internet for $10 a month and offers computer repairs for those in need at a much cheaper rate than most shops.

Volunteers are a critical part of the CFC team. They “learn to take computers apart, add/remove RAM, remove the hard drives, learn the parts of the computer and have the opportunity to work with all different types

of systems,” says CFC. Volunteering provides great hands-on training for those wanting to gain more experience in the field. Plus, after 50 hours of volunteer work, you get to select a fully loaded computer or laptop. From there, you can choose to keep it or donate to a person in need.

Computers for Classrooms is conscious not only of need, but also of the environment.

“The greatest environmental impact comes during the initial manufacturing of computers, monitors and printers,” CFC explains. “Raw resources are mined, oil for plastics is drilled, air and water are polluted – all during the manufacturing process.”

With this in mind, CFC produced a paper using the Environmental Protection Agency calculator that compares the benefits of reusing parts over merely recycling. There is such a demand for low-cost, guaranteed computer systems that it is a waste to destroy them through recycling before their end of life.

In light of this, CFC reuses pieces and older models in their repairs and in remaking of systems.

Because of Computers for Classrooms, students receive donated or refurbished computers in great condition, the environment suffers less and the digital divide decreases.

Learn more about receiving a computer, how you can help and the program’s history at www.computersforclassrooms.org.

BY ALYSSA WORLEY PHOTOS BY ERIN WENHAM

“I have always felt very

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There’s no excuse for boredom this month! These upcoming events are not to be missed, so hop off the couch and join the fun!

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Butte Environmental Council Garden Party Fundraiser Sunday, April 12th, 4:00 PM W H E R E Arc Pavillion, 2040 Park Ave, Chico WHEN

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Gather in support of community gardens at the Fourth Annual BEC Garden Party Fundraiser on Sunday, April 12, at 4 p.m. at the Arc Pavilion in Chico. This event sustains and provides for the beautiful Humboldt and Oak Way gardens. The evening will feature a gourmet Mexican meal prepared by Donna Garrison and supplied through local products, with locally made flan served for dessert. Sierra Nevada beer, La Rocca wine, and a house margarita will be on sale and there will also be a silent auction from local businesses, a Latin musical performance, and more fun! Visit www.becnet.org/events/gardenparty-fundraiser for ticket sales and additional information.

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California Nut Festival Saturday, April 18th, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM W H E R E Patrick Ranch Museum, 10381 Midway, Durham WHEN

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The California Nut Festival returns to the Patrick Ranch Museum on April 18 and welcomes the spring season with gourmet food, live entertainment, and local artwork. Originally beginning as a fundraising initiative in 2006, the California Nut Festival has blossomed into a trademark event over the last decade, giving the public a fun way to connect with local farmers and learn about the North State’s immense nut production. Throughout the day, chefs from local eateries craft dish and after dish, demonstrating nut-inspired culinary creations. This year, threetime Food Network Champion Ashurina “Chef Rina” Younan will be featured as the celebrity chef. Visit www.californianutfestival.com for ticket sales and additional information. The event will begin at 11 a.m. and conclude at 4 p.m.

Chico Velo Wildflower Century WHEN

Sunday, April 26th, 5:30 AM W H E R E 2357 Fair Street, Chico www.chicovelo.org

From the Sierra Nevada Mountains to Butte Creek Canyon to Table Mountain sprinkled with the multitudes of wildflowers that inspired the bike race’s title, these scenic views create a picture-perfect backdrop for a day of bicycling.

There are multiple reasons the Wildflower Century has been regularly listed in Bicycling magazine as a Top Ten Century, one of them being the ride’s course beauty. One hundred miles of local landscape with multiple routes, the Wildflower is appropriate for any level of rider. The Wildflower has grown into a charmed Butte County experience, blossoming with over 4,000 riders each spring. All funds made through participation go to helping Chico Velo in their mission of spreading bike safety and education.

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The Chico Harley Owners Group is getting ready for the 29th annual Spring Poker Run on Saturday, May 2. This year’s route consists of 98 miles starting from Chico, making stops at Jaki’s Hilltop Diner in Magalia, Butte Meadow’s Outpost, and Zavattero Grocery in Forest Ranch, and concluding the afternoon back at Chico Harley. Members of the Harley Owners group are volunteering to lead the ride, supervise to the stops, and prepare all the fixin’s for the barbecue tri-tip lunch.

Riders gather playing cards from one stop to the next and gather a five-card poker hand for the duration of the ride.

Prizes are awarded for the highest and lowest hand. All benefits from the Spring Poker Run go to Wings of Eagles, a charity that aids children with forms of serious and life-threatening diseases in the Northern California area. For more information and tickets, visit Hall’s Harley at 1501 Mangrove Ave. or call 530-893-1918.

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I can hear it now. The rustling of fresh produce placed in plastic bags, vibrant conversation, and live music coming from all angles. I can smell it now. Farmers and food vendors offer hand-grown local goods. With a smile and handshake you get to leave with baskets, bundles, and jars of joy. I can see it now. Bounce houses with a pile of tiny shoes by the entrance. Free spirits dance in the City Plaza to a concert, while the fountain streams refreshing fun for anybody purposefully, or accidentally, standing close. Engage all your senses at Chico’s beloved Thursday Night Market 6 to 9 p.m. starting April 2.

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HAVE A SENIOR MOMENT DID YOU KNOW THAT 1 OUT OF EVERY 5 PEOPLE IN

… On Purpose

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA IS OVER 65 TODAY? IT’S TRUE, AND BY THE YEAR 2020, THAT NUMBER WILL BE 1 OUT OF

According to The Graying of the North State

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Report there are six key factors contributing to the aging of our region: 1

The exportation of youth from rural North State communities

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The inability of college/university graduates to come home after graduation

3 The aging-in-place of North State residents 4 Increasing life expectancy of North State residents 5 Smaller family size 6 The importation of retirees

BY KACEY GARDNER PHOTOS COURTESY OF NVCF

The aging of the North State is an important topic, and it’s one a local campaign is trying to address in positive way through education, fundraising, and a special event.

The campaign is called Have a Senior Moment on Purpose, and it’s run by the North Valley Community Foundation (NVCF) based in Chico.

Every year, NVCF helps administer the Stiefvater Senior Endowment, a perpetual fund that is set up to benefit the spiritual, physical, and mental needs of older adults over time. Its grant program provides both financial and infrastructure support to build capacity in short and longterm fundraising for nonprofit organizations that serve seniors.

In common usage, “having a senior moment” has usually referred to a momentary lapse in memory. But NVCF’s campaign seeks to redefine it. It encourages you to have a senior moment on purpose. “Not to say I’ve forgotten something, but to remember. To think about and to honor our community’s seniors.”

This year, the three grantees targeted by NVCF and the Senior Moment campaign are the Peg Taylor Center, Community Action Agency, and Passages, all of which provide services that focus on improving the health and well-being of seniors in the North State.

One of the ways NVCF plans to raise awareness and money this year is to engage the community in an event that will embody the spirit of the overall campaign and highlight the work of the grantees. Planned for May 7th at the Lakeside Pavilion in Chico, the evening will be modeled in the style of Tedx events, which include a series of speakers on a topic, and several opportunities to mix and mingle while discussing the topics at hand with other attendees. The Have a Senior Moment event will be emceed by NVCF’s Laura Cootsona, who says they are very excited to draw attention to the growing needs of older adults in our region.

“We’re graying faster than any other region in the state, and so practically we need to catch up,” she says. “I think the event embodies the whole message, which is get involved, learn, do something.”

For more information on how you can participate or otherwise give back, visit haveaseniormoment.org.

Featured Causes The Peg Taylor Center offers a complete daytime program of health and wellness services that are integrated into a day of stimulating activities, giving caregivers respite while participants connect with friends and work toward their health goals. Nursing care, therapies, activities and nutritious meals are accompanied by encouragement and laughter, and days are made brighter by the smiles of friends. To learn more or give, visit pegtaylorcenter.org.

The Community Action Agency of Butte County provides a variety of programs that enable low-income families and seniors to improve their lives. We are committed to helping ensure that the basic food needs of seniors are met, so they can stay at home and be healthy. To learn more or give, visit buttecaa.com.

Passages is a program that helps older adults and family care givers lead healthier, happier and more rewarding lives by providing and supporting critical services, referrals and community resources allowing our clients to sustain and enjoy independent lives. To learn more or give, visit passagescenter.org.

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Jim Gregg’s iconic Lenticular Clouds Over Mount Shasta

BY ALYSSA WORLEY PHOTOS ERIN WENHAM + COURTESY OF JIM GREGG

JIM GREGG

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or many of us, Mt. Shasta connotes

Gregg was incredibly familiar with the

feelings of majestic beauty. Driving

surrounding mountains, living in view of

up the highway toward Oregon,

them and having so often skied down them.

there it is hidden behind tall pines,

He and his wife built a home at the foot of

its top peeking out above the tips of the

the mountain near Lake Shastina in 1989,

trees. The farther you went, the bigger it

providing them scenic views from their

became until finally you could see it in full

front door.

splendor.

“My folks gave me a camera one year at Christmas, and the next summer I took a picture at Boy Scout camp,” he says.

“The first winter of my retirement, I skied

Often snowcapped and always dazzling, Mt. Shasta is a place many of us Northern Californians have skied, snow-shoed, and photographed. It’s the mountain we call home.

55 days,” says Gregg.

That is where his famous photograph happened in 1997.

Most people may not even realize that

He won first prize with a darkroom kit, the beginning to his numerous days working with film. In fact, the first job he ever had was in junior high working in a photo lab.

they’ve seen Jim Gregg’s work before, but having sold over 5,000 prints of the picture,

At 15, Gregg’s hobby grew to passion.

political science department. In the time

it is likely you have seen it hanging in

He begged his parents to let him spend a

he was there, from 1959 to 1994, he also

galleries, restaurants, and shops all over the

week by himself in New York attending

instructed a ski class. Several hundred

state. Although the picture was a matter of

instruction given by the New York Institute

students trekked to the Sierras for winter

“being in the right place at the right time,”

of Photography. He was so dedicated

break

its quality is no accident. Gregg has been

that he made an outline of everything he

taking photos for many years.

wanted to learn in the week and brought it

Jim Gregg taught at Chico State in the

every

semester.

The

physical

education department deemed it the most popular class on campus.

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interest. He was allowed to go and it was an experience that would stick with him.

Ironically, three years later as a photographer in the Navy, Gregg was asked to make a film showing how to use a speed graphic camera.

“Training in the Navy was outstanding,” Gregg says. “In aerial photography, the cameras we used were $7,500 in 1945. The rule was ‘if you dropped one, you jumped out after it!’ We shot a lot of pictures out of the plane.”

Gregg’s professional photo work began early, at age 16, working for the Harrisburg Patriot-News in Pennsylvania’s state capital.

“I was 15 or 16 years old taking pictures for the paper,” he recalls. “I photographed the governor so much we were on first-name basis.”

Eventually he made it back to California, home to The Sacramento Bee, which for 30 years published Gregg’s freelance articles and photographs. In 1965, he became education secretary to former California Governor Pat Brown, Jerry Brown’s father.

After years of work all over the world, Gregg was pulled by the allure of the mountains. He continued his work taking pictures of the entrancing wilderness around him. Many call Gregg’s work Ansellike, for him an amazing compliment.

“Ansel Adams came to Lassen Park in 1949,” he says. “I’ve met him twice. He’s been my model for photography. His work was so outstanding both in the dark room and in the field. It’s one thing to take a good picture; it’s another to process it.”

Gregg believes there needs to be an ongoing discussion about what you can do with digital photography. Although he converted to digital rather quickly, he looks back at the time spent in “stinky dark rooms with chemicals” as the best learning experience. Even today he won’t do anything with digital that he couldn’t do in a conventional darkroom, although he is “fascinated by the selfie” and new technology.

“There’s nothing wrong with changing a camera error,” he explains, “but I really try to avoid souping up and playing games with pictures.”

That kind of photographic honesty is what makes his scenery pictures so pure.

“Outstanding landscape photography is almost a matter of luck,” he says. “That mountain hasn’t had those clouds centered over it since.”

But despite the role of chance, Gregg’s photos are also a matter of an artist seeing a beautiful view through wise eyes and processing it with careful integrity. You’d have to think Ansel Adams would be proud.

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Research shows learning to play a musical instrument directly translates into improved reading and speech skills... and makes you cooler than the other kids.

PHOTO BY ERIN WENHAM + COURTESY OF ZACH AND QUINN

ZACH + QUINN “A little spark of kindness can put a colossal burst of sunshine into someone’s day.” As I began to write this article about random acts of kindness, my own experiences came to me from the day before and a story worth sharing began to envelop. I was sitting in a lively restaurant enjoying a scrumptious meal when another customer came up to me and asked, “would you like to see a magic trick?” My eyes lit up with anticipation as a smile spread clear across my face. The next thing I knew, a folded piece of paper was transforming into a dollar bill! The man handed me the dollar, and as he walked towards his table, the feeling of excitement lingered.

Eleven year-old Zack and seven year-old Quinn impacted Chico last year through their random acts of kindness. Their mom, Michelle gave them the idea, and with the assistance of their determination and their passion to inspire others, Zack and Quinn’s random acts of kindness began.

The first random act of kindness occurred on a sunny summer day in Bidwell Park. The boys gathered ten bouquets of flowers which they handed out to people they passed by. Each bouquet included a little positive note, that said something like, “have a good day.” Next week, the boys delivered homemade kits for the homeless, which included items such as mints, tissues, toothbrushes and canned foods. Zack and Quinn went downtown to deliver the kits, and the reactions they received from the

people were smiling, thankful faces. Another week, the boys made plates that had quotes written on them. They baked cookies and delivered the treats to neighbors.

Their hope was each person they gave the treats to would be inspired to do the same, and so this never-ending circle of kindness would begin. With every passing week of summer, Zack and Quinn inspired more and more people to spread random acts of kindness. Their other acts of kindness included leaving gift cards for room service, donating crafts to preschool teachers, giving chocolates to teachers at Emma Wilson, giving towels to the Jesus Center and donating money to St. Judes.

Zack and Quinn agreed their most creative act of kindness was making and delivering dog toys to their friends. First, they watched a video to learn how to make the toys, and then they created the dog toys using yarn. This was Quinn’s favorite act of kindness. “I love dogs and giving out the treats made me happy,” he excitedly responded. Zack’s favorite was giving out flowers in the park because he enjoyed seeing everyone’s reactions. “One lady had a huge smile on her face when we gave her the flowers, and it made me feel so good.”

Zack and Quinn plan to do random acts of kindness again this summer. I know these boys can accomplish anything they set their mind to, as long as they continue to go through life with open hearts and big smiles.

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Leopards are found in India, Asia, and Africa

name means “money maker”. He was born in De-

and they hunt wildebeest, impala, gazelle, hares,

Body Length: 3-5 feet; (tail 2-3 feet)

cember 2009.

rodents and many other small animals. These cats

Weight: Up to 200 pounds; (females smaller)

He has become a budding actor. So far he has

drag their prey, sometimes three times their own

Gestation Period: 90-105 days

done the Tonight show with Jay Leno, as well as

size, up into trees to keep other animals, such as

Litter Size: 2-3 average

the Chelsea Lately show, and Animal Planet with

lions and hyenas, from stealing it. Leopards have

Life Span: 12 - 17 years

Dave Salmoni being the handler for him for both

very powerful limbs and necks, which enable them

Status: Various, depending on Subspecies

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Unless you live in a cave, exposure to the sun is unavoidable. But you can take precautions and protect you and your loved ones from sun damage.

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Reapply every 2 hours if you’re in direct sun. A sufficient amount for your entire body is 1 ounce, or about 2 tablespoons.

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Cathy’s Sewing and Vacuum

When you walk through the doors of Cathy’s

it really allowed us to expand what we offer, not

an excellent and diverse staff with a huge depth

Sewing and Vacuum, you’re greeted with

just in square footage but also in products and

of knowledge.

the warmth and charm of a family-owned

services, and I think that’s been very beneficial.”

“I have seven people who work for me, and

and operated business that’s existed in this

When Ronda says full service, she means it.

I would say between us there’s hundreds of

community for 40 years. That’s a long time

Cathy’s has everything someone with a passion

years of quilting experience,” she says. “I have

by modern standards, but when you discover

for sewing or quilting could want or need in

a very young lady, at 22, all the way up until us

the scope and quality of what Cathy’s has to

addition to an extensive selection of vacuums,

old ladies. We have a real variety of people and

offer, it’s easy to understand how and why it has

all the way from the top-of-the-line Riccar down

everybody brings their own talent.”

endured.

to refurbished cleaners, and a plethora of other

Started by Dan Jenks and his wife, Cathy,

In addition to the variety of products and services Cathy’s offers, the store also hosts

its namesake, the store lived at two previous

“Our customers are often surprised at the fun

quilting and garment-making classes, run by

locations, on the Esplanade and East Avenue,

little things they find in the store,” Ronda said.

staff and employees as well as by world-famous

before settling into its current, larger spot at

“They come in for a vacuum cleaner bag and

quilting instructors that they bring in, and more

2418 Cohasset Road in 2010. The store also

they walk out with Mrs. Meyers cleaning supplies

than a dozen different groups meet in the

expanded its offerings by bringing Honey Run

and a brand new tool to do some sewing with,

store’s classroom every month.

Quilters, run by Ronda Mensching, under its

and it’s just kind of a cool thing.”

wing in 2012.

“I would have to say that the success of the

And not only do they sell products, but they also service them.

“It’s a very loyal community of people,” Ronda says. “I think customer service is one of the things we really strive for. I can tell you, we go

store has to do with the fact that we are a full-

“We have a couple people who can answer

to whatever lengths to help our customers. And

service shop, starting with sewing machines,

pretty much any question you have about a

I think on the Cathy’s side they do the same.

to repair, to notions, to fabric, to patterns and

vacuum cleaner or a sewing machine part,”

That’s just kind of the culture of the store, and

books, to advising and consulting, to offering

Ronda said. “It’s amazing — people come in

we plan to keep going for another 40 years.”

classes,” said Ronda as we chatted amid rows

and they ask a question, and we all look at each

“40 years — I’ll be dead!” exclaimed Dan,

of vacuums on a recent Wednesday morning.

other. And Dan’s like, ‘Well, it’s such and such.’

sitting mostly quietly by her side. “40 years, I’ll

“When Honey Run was on the Esplanade, it was

He never gives himself enough credit for how

be 102.”

a really cute and quaint little shop, and it had a

much he knows.”

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On the Honey Run side, Ronda says, there is

“All right,” Ronda conceded. “25 years.”

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For best results, the hair should be between 1/4”-1/2” in length (about the length of an eyebrow). This generally takes about three weeks of grow out time before your appointment. The length is necessary for the wax to effectively grip the hair well enough to release it from the root, ensuring smooth, long-lasting results. If in doubt, longer is always better than too short. So ditch the razor and know that the results are worth the wait!

I’m kind of a baby when it comes to pain—how badly does it really hurt?

The anticipation of your appointment is worse than the wax itself. Most clients begin their appointment anxious, divulging that their online “research” and YouTube viewing made for a good laugh but amplified their anxiety. No doubt, once completed they mostly all say “that wasn’t as bad as I thought.” Yes, it hurts, but it only lasts for a second and then it’s over. To ease discomfort and anxiety,

choose a professional with experience and a good reputation. Most negative experiences begin with a professional who wasn’t skilled in the service. Also, a hot shower and exfoliation of the area before your appointment will allow the hair to release from the follicle easier, yielding a less painful wax. If still in doubt, an ibuprofen one hour before your wax can help take the “edge” off.

Who should avoid waxing?

Waxing is generally a safe, effective, and affordable method of hair removal. However, it is always encouraged to let the waxer know of any skin allergies, health conditions, or medications before your appointment. If you are taking medications such as Accutane, using Retin-A, or any products that contain Alpha Hydroxy Acids, it is best to wait until you are no longer using them as these may lift or irritate the skin. Depending on the area, there may be alternative options your waxer can suggest.

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The Bare Facts About Laser Hair Removal

by Dr. Vimali Paul Shaving, waxing, tweezing — we all hate it! It’s painful, time consuming, and the hair is back in no time. To get a permanent hair reduction, laser is the better way! Laser hair removal involves a series of treatments that pulse energy into the hair follicle, effectively killing it at its source. Due to the cycles of hair growth, six to eight sessions are usually required, with an approximate 20 percent hair loss each time. Facial hair sometimes requires more treatments, as it is regulated by hormonal fluctuations.

Treatments are scheduled four to six weeks apart depending on the location, amount of hair, and individual growth rates.

It is safe and relatively pain free, with little or no down time, and the results are worth it!

Not every client is a candidate for this procedure, as the laser will not “see” white or blonde hair. There must be some visible

pigment for the laser to track it and send the energy to the source. Since the laser tracks dark pigment, the client will ideally have a lighter skin and darker hair, so tanning is discouraged to avoid burns or blisters. We have multiple lasers to address different skin tones, and our trained professionals take the utmost care to avoid adverse effects. They will inform you if they they think it is not safe to use the laser on you. So bring on the spring and summer wardrobes — shorts, miniskirts, and bikinis! Go sleeveless! Unwanted hair will be a thing of the past! Call the Derm Bar MedSpa at 530-342-2672 to find out your options for laser hair removal!

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“The joy of dressing is an art.” — John Galliano This month our friends at the 1078 Gallery in downtown Chico allowed us to fill their stunning space with a different kind of exhibit - fashion. It is easy to see our clothing simply as the things we to wear every day, but it has the potential to make us feel like true masterpieces both inside and out. Every season new colors, textures, and patterns come together to create something striking and fresh. As with art, fashion gives us the opportunity to express ourselves in a uniquely personal way. We are so excited to share what’s in store from our local clothiers this Spring!

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PB&J Boutique Missy cotton dress / Polka dot tulle dress in Charcoal / Quay sunglasses / Seychelles sandals in Clay Current 3221 Cohasset Road #150, Chico pbjshop.com

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The Dressing Room Theia Diamond Dust earrings in Gunmetal / Streets Ahead braided leather bracelet / Ritual quad spinner ring / Paula Carvalho’s Designs angel wing scarf necklace / Necessitiees cap sleeve shirred dress / Silver Jeans crop denim jacket / Yellowbox Shoes Mecca sandal in tan / INZI medium tote 530 Broadway Street, Chico thedressingroomchico.com

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Katie’s Corner II Cacoon Multi-color silk pants / Joseph Green blouse / Sylca green and black necklace and earrings / Franz reversible tote Inside the Chico Mall across from Sears

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Retrofit Boho cream top / Cream lace shorts / White cotton tank / Giving Key necklace / Shoe Rebel basketweave zip back wedge / Turquoise & gold necklace / Turquoise & gold earrings / Vintage leather bird cuff / Turquoise wrap bracelet / Crystal & Swarovski ring / Leather woven bag 240 Main Street, Chico

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Syllabus Tie dye tassel dress in Apricot / IRO Zefir Perfecto leather jacket in Light Red 212 Main Street, Chico

Hair by Nichole Roth of Envee Hair Studio Makeup by Artistry by Tiffany Photo by Michelle Camy

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5th Street Clothing Co. Jag pull on jean / Karen Kane floral blouse 328 Broadway Street, Chico 5thstreetclothingco.com

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Credits Hair and Makeup Art

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their beautiful space!

UPCOMING EVENTS

1078 Gallery is gearing up for its birthday in April, celebrating 34 years as a destination for exciting exhibitions of contemporary and experimental art in Chico.

April 4th

Founded in 1981 as an artist’s collective and alternative exhibition

Guitar Project

space, 1078 became a nonprofit organization in 1986, simultaneously

Doors 7:30 | Show 8:00

widening its mission and moving from Humboldt Road to 738 W. Fifth Street. It moved again in summer 2006 to its current location, and today it is widely recognized by the Chico community as being a necessary element in maintaining cultural currency in all art forms for local residents.

April 9 – May 2, 2015 34th Annual Members’ Show

Music Director Josh Hegg says people come to 1078 to see things they can’t see other places.

“We’re nonprofit and we’re not necessarily looking to become rich and famous,” he says. “We just want to keep the doors open and promote

April 9th

good music and art. At the end of the day, we get a lot of freedom, which

CAMMIES Jazz and Metal Showcases

I think translates into really high-quality entertainment, because we only

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base it on the artistry, not on the commercial appeal as much.”

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The gallery has been awarded exemplary status by the California Arts Council and has received several National Endowment for the Arts grants.

In the past, it has been supported by funding from the city of Chico and its Art Commission, in addition to its very vital membership, but city funding

April 12th

has dwindled in recent years, creating a real challenge for the gallery and

1078’s Monthly MIXED MEDIA MIXER

forcing it to adapt in order to survive. The gallery’s board and committees

1pm - 5pm

are made up of all volunteers, who work there for the love of it.

“What I really enjoy about working there is I get to take chances with new artists in town or crazy music from all over the world and not necessarily be worried that it’s something that won’t adhere to a specific

May 7 – May 30, 2015

clientele,” Hegg says.

Another Light – A Retrospective

The gallery aims to feature exhibitions, performances, and installations

Richard Whitehead

by artists of cultural and geographic diversity and to promote an appreciation of contemporary and experimental works from regional, state, national, and international locations.

“I’ve seen pretty much anything you can imagine at the gallery,” Hegg says. “We’ve done dance shows, theater, music, crazy exhibitions and shows. There was one that was all made of dirty laundry that was repurposed. The visual artists that are part of the gallery are just incredible.”

Join 1078 Gallery for its 34th annual Members’ Show, running April 9 through May 2. A special

“Ci Ritroviamo,” mixed media, 2008, 48” x 54”.

birthday celebration and reception will take place April 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. Visit the 1078 Gallery’s Facebook page for up to date information and events.

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of Carla Norlie was the winner with her suggestion of “Caper Acres” for the name of the future “Children’s Fairytale Playground.”

Fundraising began in April of 1958, with not only the full participation from The Junior Art Club, but also volunteer support from community members and local businesses. The Junior Art Club went door to door gathering funds and sponsored Senator Theatre showings of Disney movies with proceeds going exclusively to Caper Acres.

Grading and cultivating began on the three-acre plot of land in 1959, and N.R. Jesse drilled a well to establish a pump and water pressure system in the following years. Local artists began to draw concept art for the playground’s aspiring structures — many of which would, become a reality in the near future.

Eugene Regal and Associates, a local civil engineering firm, began to survey and map the area, preparing to begin the architectural process which would take over 10 years to complete. With an estimated cost of $30,000, the community was finally ready to start building the fantasy play land.

In 1964, Humpty Dumpty’s Sandbox became the first resident of Caper Acres and shortly afterwards, The Birthday Ring, Crooked House, Adobe Fort, Diamond Mine, and the Tree House Slide would soon be constructed. The public anticipated the opening, but before anyone was allowed into the playground, $5,000 was requested by the Parks Committee to erect a fence to

surround the play area for safety concerns.

Seven years later from the initial start of surveying and planning, Caper Acres held the unofficial grand opening in 1967, letting the public experience the magical fantasyland for the first time. But, it wasn’t until Mary Ann Wells, Little Miss Chico of 1969, cut the ribbon in June of 1970, that everyone celebrated the official grand opening of Caper Acres.

The collaborative effort of a community coming together is what made Caper Acres such a success. Though much of Chico has grown up and developed around Caper Acres and Bidwell Park, it remains to be a place for the community and imaginations to connect, and that will not change for years to come. Humpty Dumpty will continue to watch generations passing under the castle wall entrance as the large sycamore and valley oaks trees tower high above.

BY MATTHEW MANFREDI

There is only one place in Chico you can find high castle walls, a big chunk of cheese, and the naïve Humpty Dumpty in the same place (no, I’m not talking about Fifth and Ivy Streets. during Halloween). I’m referring to the one and only Caper Acres.

Straying far from traditional playground features, Caper Acres is a magical surrounding for the child’s imagination to run wild. But, no matter the age, one cannot help but to be enchanted by Caper Acres’ “storybook” surroundings.

Dating back to the 1950s, the three-acre fantasyland has grown from small beginnings into the Bidwell Park trademark it is today. Along with other organizations, The Chico Junior Art Club (later became the Chico Women’s Club in 1960) began the project with the intent to connect the community by building an imaginative children’s playground in Lower Bidwell Park.

Bidwell Park’s superintendent at the time, Colin Jackson, along with The Chico Junior Art Club collected inspiration from Oakland’s Fairyland and Stockton’s Pixie Woods and returned to Chico with some of the first blueprints for Caper Acres.

An agreement had been settled to build a playground with the partnership of the city’s Park District in the summer of 1957.

Within the following months, The Junior Art Club conducted a contest to establish a name for the new playground, awarding a $5 prize to the winner with the most creative name. A 6-year-old girl by the name

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Bed:2 Bath:2 SqFt:1080 Price:$84,900

ALPINE STYLE LIVING! Spectacular view estate, decks, bonus room, office, 3 fireplaces, patios, spa room, botanical garden room, well, extra storage, mature landscaping, attached garage, room for second unit!

Bed: 3 Bath: 2 Price: $189,000

UNRIVALED CUSTOM HOME! One ofhome kind SPECTACULAR ESTATE! Unique property with amazing attention to detail. and 9+ acre property in Butte Valley, Light and bright, soaring ceilings, amazing vaulted ceilings, tile, wood, barn, garden woodwork, gas fireplace, carpet and tile, large area, Salt water solar heated pool, covered laundry room, massive storage area, attached porch, with Brick hearth, open 3 car woodstove garage, fenced rear yard, covered floor amazing views,must Great horse patios,plan, RV parking, Absolute see home! potential!

Bed: Bed: 3 4 Bath: 34 SqFt:2600 $439,000 SqFt: 2,606 Price: $565,000

GET OUT OF TOWN! Come live in the quiet forest right by Paradise lake. This exceptional home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with a split floorplan separated by a large great room Large utility room with breezeway to garage and fourth bedroom with bathroom. RV parking, covered patio, Private!

Bed:4 Bath:3 SqFt:1777 Price:$239,000

STUNNING CUSTOM HOME! Gorgeous home built in 2004, large great room soaring ceilings, gas fireplace in living room, chef’s kitchen open to living and dining rooms, split floor plan, master suite with luxurious bath, tile and carpet flooring, oversized concrete patio, generous setbacks from the street. Call Today!

CHICO PARADISE RENTAL LOCATION! INCOME PROPERTY! PRIME Spectacular This is home one duplex that featuring makes sense.

Live custom built in 2004 a split floor in one rent the other, or rent them both out plan, tall ceilings, full master suite including for maximum Recent upgrades, walk-in closet, income! en-suite bathroom with view this tub property is hard to beat,kitchen dual pane and shower , spacious with windows, beautiful stucco, newer cabinets, newer appliances, cabinetry and eating bar, tile, freestanding gas fireplace, fenced yard, gated RV parking, long termlarge tenants, Wow! Call today! generous setbacks. Gorgeous well kept home.

SECLUDED VIEW HOME! This lovely home sits on a large 4.6 Acre lot on a quiet street of quality homes, massive attached deck with commanding views, high-end appliances, wood plank flooring, big woodstove, attached garage, views from every window, large yard, fenced garden areas and more! This property is a must see!!!

LOOK NO FURTHER! This amazing canyon view home shows like a model home. Gorgeous covered deck, many upgrades, great room with views, bonus room, lovely landscaping enclosed carport with workshop area.

SqFt:1620

Bed:2 Bath:2 Price: $84,000

AMAZING HOME AND LAND! This lovely home sits on a large usable4.64 acre lot.

Recently updated, plenty of space for RV’s, horses, boats, etc. Close to Paradise Lake and Desabla Reservoir. Live amongst your own private forest. This property is a must see!!!

SqFt:1364

SqFt:1918

Bed:3 Bath:2 Price:$299,000

Bed:4Bath:2 Bath:2 Bed:3 SqFt:1810 Price:$263,000 SqFt:1869 Price:$294,900

SqFt:2976

SqFt:1581

Bed: 4 Bath:3 Price: $379,000

Bed:3 Bath:2 Price:$274,000

LOTS!!!!! VIEWS! SMALL FARM/RANCH! SUBDIVISION! GATED COMMUNITY! We have land and lots in many shapes and sizes! Whether you are looking to build a home, estate or small farm we have what you need! Let us help you find what you’re looking for!

Acreage: .3-19.95 acres Prices: From $40,000-$125,000

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Sherry LandiS Still cruzing with Century21 after 25 years!

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She made is a hardworking, another—all at as themy same time!

She never missed a beat. She sure we honest, classy lady will bend backwards to make herwith clients Sherry understood thewho process, andover stayed in constant contact us. happy.

Even after all is very knowledgeable in the real estate business and a great professional. You can’t three homes closed, she continued to call, email, and text just to make sure help but love her friendly personality! If you’re looking to buy or sell your home, then everything going as planned.

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Paradise at its best! Feel like you’re on vacation yet you’re in your very own serene setting that you are fortunate to call home !! Tennis anyone? Maybe you’re going to be enjoying the shade of the mature trees, by the stream which is also among this beautiful setting- or possibly baking some cookies in your updated kitchen with solid counter tops, hard surfaces in the bathroom and gorgeous wake flooring in the kitchen!! Great value at this price!

Bed: 4.0

Bath: 3.0

SqFt: 2,711 Price: $359,000

First impressions: quiet street, large yard, inviting landscaping, beautiful home, 4 car garage. The lasting impressions: large open gathering and entertaining space. Dining room for big dinners, a beautiful fully equipped kitchen with rainforest marble counters,walnut cabinetry and stainless appliances. 4 big bedrooms each with walk in closets.3 full bathrooms. Huge master bedroom with an 11x19 on suite, double sinks, soaking tub and walkin 3head shower. Walkin closet is 11x13. Family room is bright and comfortable with a wonderful gas fireplace. 10 ft. Ceilings thruout. The garage is an oversized 4 car with 13’ ft. Ceilings with a This was the model home and only one owner! There have been many A terrific Michael Galli floor plan updated and remodeled from head to large loft space for storage. Conclusions: so livable, so well designed with high end appointments thruout. You gotta see this home! upgrades including travertine tiles, upgraded carpets, granite, oversized toe about a year ago. Stainless appliances, granite plush Bed: 4.0steel Bath: 3.0 SqFt: 3,482 counters, Price: $679,000

lot, built in desk in media room, special color paint throughout, draperies, landscaped beautifully with slate water fall, flowers galore and redwood trees. RV Access on both sides of the house and two master suites make this home a must see!

Bed: 4.0 Bath: 4.0 SqFt: 3,166 Price: $429,000

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carpets, decorator lighting, exterior and interior painting, lush park like yard, sparkling in ground gunite pool, newer 10x10 outdoor shed, wood stove, Clean and Sunrise withfloor upgraded appliances, newer carpet shows trulypretty like aSierra model home.unit Open plan with so many upgrades!

in main area of home and a beautiful view out the balcony! Run, don’t walk as this one just won’t last!! show 3.0 Live like you’re on vacation close Bed:Easy 4.0 toBath: SqFt: 3,675 Price: $665,000 to lakes, walking trails and enjoy the benefits of peaceful setting, morning sipping coffee listening to chirp chirp!!

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SqFt: 1,300 Price: $214,000

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Tucked away in a upscale neighborhood & sheltered by majestic Intoxicating view! Where the eagles soar, this captivating residence Thehere viewyou is stunning!!

Sheltered majestic tall treeshome and guarded by the iron gate, this dramatic home offers isa truly peaceful ambiance trees, will find your dream by home.

This beautiful sits shielded behind iron gates.

This home magnifi cent with and a breathtaking view from everyentertaining room. You’lland loveisthe largewith living room, delightful family room and formalgleaming dining allwood with their own fireplaces. is designed for indoor/outdoor loaded towering ceilings, wallsthe of glass, floors, a lavish living The home was recently with slab granite counters, wood laminateroom, flooring, travertine tiles and new appliances.

This granite beautiful home boasts upgrades.

You will loveremodeled the generously proportioned rooms, the formal & informal dining, gourmet kitchen, counters, a gourmet kitchen outliving drawers, office in addition to its 4 bedrooms, central vac, water andand 2 air gorgeous wood floors,with the pull formal and an dining rooms, the cozy designersecurity hood, 3system, fireplaces, 6” interior walls,softener, 2HVAC,23heating, car garage conditioning systems, back up generator, electric blinds, and power for R.V. hook up. There are numerous French doors that lead to a dream family room with it’s fireplace, guest quarter, expansive master suit, more all onan almost 2 acre parcel. The ambiance is peaceful with terrace. The 3 car garage includes built in storage cabinets, workshop counter, and a sink. The gated community provides outdoor pool, individual large kitchen with can lighting, breakfast nook over looking a beautiful views of sunsets & city lights. You will breakfast on the patio watching storage rooms for each home and R.V. area. This beautiful home sits a midst towering tree, you’ll relish walking the paths of nature as the seasons private yard, 3 car garage, gated R.V. parking all on almost one ace the mountain ranges & Sutter-Buttes. At night simply relax & enjoy your change, watching eagles soar or just sitting on the terrace and enjoying the incredible view and only 15 mins to Chico. of total privacy. unobstructed view of the star-speckled sky.

Bed: 4.0 Bath:3.0 SqFt: 3,538 Price: $599,950 Bed: 4.0 Bath: 3.0 SqFt: 2,501 Price: $487,500 Bed: 4.0 Bath: 3.0 SqFt: 2,389 Acreage: ~2.0

PENDING The lake is only seconds away from this beautiful home! Tucked away Pirates will squeal & scurry for this hidden treasure! The delightful, large Intoxicating View!! Where soar high, awaits you this captivating residence shielded behindhome the iron gate. This home isand trulyamagnifi in a quiet neighborhood, thisthe welleagles maintained home offers a darling front porch of this gorgeous provides relaxation great cent with porch, soaringperfect ceilings,for walls of glass, gleaming wood oors, six inch interior place walls, lavish room withneighbors. fireplace, With formal and informal dining gated summer days to sit upon andflrelax.

Inside to getliving to know your soaring 10 and 12 foot rooms, wetfind bar,an gourmet kitchen sinks,tile granite counter hood, this Bosch appliances, convection warming ovens,ample two HVAC, you’ll open floor plan,with highthree ceilings, counters, and tops, wooddesigned ceilings, home features walls of glassand windows providing Jack & Jill bedrooms, with 2 head shower, dual vanity and anatural jetted lighting, tub, 3 car garage, all onthroughout, almost 2 acre parcel.

The ambiance flooring throughout.

Tile flmaster oors in bath the kitchen and bathrooms, fireplace crown molding bamboo flooring, a cozy is peaceful with a view of the sunset and city lights.

You’ll breakfast on the patio watching the mountain ranges and at night simply relax and enjoy in the living room, walk-in closet, mater bath with dual sink, separate fireplace with mantel, built-in bookshelves, cabinets with glass doors, your unobstructed view star speckled sky. shower and a tub. The yardofisthe maintenance free so you can enjoy life a darling kitchen, 3 bedrooms and a loft, indoor laundry, a beautiful by spending more time by the lake canoeing, fishing, or just enjoying walking the paths around the area.

Bed: 2.0 Bath: 2.0 SqFt: 1,346 Price: $269,000

patio with fountain and Zen-inspired landscaping plus 2 car garage.

Bed: 4.0 Bath:3.0 SqFt: 2,839 Price: $519,999 Bed: 3.0

Bath: 2.5

SqFt: 1,739 Price: $309,000

SOLD PENDING Two commercial properties. The Waterfront and a short distance to first parcel has 1.6 AC with a the golf course! This stunning home 600 Sq ft. building structure that is located in a great neighborhood was built in 1979 and has been and is designed for indoor/outdoor operating as a nursery for the last entertaining. You will fall in love 25 years. It is partially fenced, it is with the peaceful ambiance of this on city services is home. near park beautiful waterand front and shopping. TheBed: 2nd3.0 parcel is 3.0 Bath: on .29 ACSqFt: and 2,233 is adjacent the Price:to$419,000 other parcel.

Price: $400,000

This home features granite of Mt.ofShasta andsetting.

Mt. Lassen!! well A quiet country lane leads you to Intoxicating this peacefulviews 8+ acres pastoral Here This you’ll bemaintained drawn to the counter tops, laminate ooring, home onits10open acresfloor of total Featuring a large living room warmth of this sweet fllovely home. You willsits love plan,privacy. the country kitchen, the pellet stove and crown security standingThe wood stove, a newly remodeled kitchen with light,molding, bright rooms thatsystem, convey an with auraaoffree happiness. master suite is spacious and features a walking central heat andtub, air, separate dual paneshowergranite custom cabinetry newer appliances, this and closet, jetted and 2 counter vanities. tops, The home also offers 2and laundry areas, one indoor windows, upgraded home also provides tile and of laminate flooring, an overfrom sized bonus one in the garage.appliances You’ll be enchanted with spectacular views Mt. Shasta and Lassen here.

The 8.27 and fixtures.provides This home also has a forroom with ahorses, woodshop, stove,family indoororchard laundry, water softeners, acreage plenty of room livestock, and garden.

There2isbalconies, a barn with large basement perfect for your of possibilities.

2 stalls which offers a multitude The property fenced and comes with its own privateand well, 50 a private domestic wellisplus a shared Ag. well, central heating air, walnut trees, several goat barns, a pergola, and4 water foundations.

There is so much to see here. Call today wine collection and storage! barn/shop, car carport and much more. to set up an appointment.

Bed: 2.0 Bath: 2.0 Bed: 4.0 Bath: 3.0 SqFt: 2,240 Price: $399,900 Bed: 3.0 Bath: 2.0 SqFt: 1,560 Price: $289,000 SqFt: 2,085 Price: $239,000 39

LOVINGLY MAINTAINED! 3BR/2.5 BA. Convenient kitchen open to living room, w/ tons of storage! Cozy woodstove in living room, newer heat and air. New roof just installed in 2012.

Large master suite downstairs. Lovely pebbletech driveway & walkways.

Attached oversized two car garage & RV parking. $190,000 #229 Julie Rolls 530.520.8545

WAKE UP IN YOUR OWN RETREAT EVERYDAY! Private end of lane lower Paradise home. Vaulted wood-beam ceilings, 2 master bedrooms, updated kitchen. The yard will stop you in your tracks - patios, decks, stone pathways, fenced, ponds. Large 2 story shop with endless possibilities.

BEAUTIFUL HOME! on two park like acres! 14 foot ceilings, granite counter tops, split bedroom, hardwood and tile floors, whole house fan, custom pool, small orchard, three car garage and storage shed.

$204,000 #850 Annette Gale 530.872.5892

HARD TO FIND NEWER HOME! 1505 sq.ft., fantastic floor plan & lots of storage, new carpet & interior paint. In 2008 new roof & septic.

Wonderful 3BR/2BA w/2 car garage.

Master BR w/walk in closet & slider leading out to back patio. Back yard is fenced & has a deck. So much more! $249,000 #707 Heidi Wright 530.872.5890

LOVELY 3BR/2BA HOME nestled on large .64 acre lot. New flooring, new windows, fresh interior paint. living room with wood beam ceilings and woodstove, spacious kitchen, updated appliances & newer HVAC. Front deck, att. 3 car garage & storage shed.

GREAT LOCATION! Move in ready 3BR/2 BA, + family room, on over 1/2 acre, fresh paint, hardwood floors, unique curved brick fire place. 2 back patios, raised bed garden area! Property is completely fenced. Att. 2 car garage, detached 2 car garage/shop, RV port, tons of space to park all your toys!

CUSTOM BUILT HOME. on 1.17 acres w/creek. 3BR/3BA, stamped concrete walkway, formal dining, gourmet kitchen w/eating bar & breakfast nook. Master w/large walk-in closet. Bonus guest area w/ en-suite. 2 car gar. + 1 car gar. R.V./ Boat Parking w/electricity & water.

DESIRABLE AREA! 3BR/2BA, large entry, great light & open living room, nice dining room w/ built in cabinets.

Cute kitchen w/bar, large pantry & enclosed laundry, back covered patio & private enclosed side yard with pond. Master bedroom w/2 closets.

$234,900 #503 Kandice Rickson 530.872.5892

$239,900 #1046 Susan Doyle 530.877.7733

$549,500 #396 Brian Voigt 530.514.2901

$89,000 #852 Nikki Sanders 530.872.5889

GENTLY SLOPING 6.27 ACRES!!

Beautifully treed, usable land with a charming 2 bed 2 bath. Large open great room w/ vaulted wood & beam ceilings & freestanding propane fireplace. New flooring throughout, newer vinyl siding & new dual pane windows. 2 car garage.

GORGEOUS HOME! Custom built in 2009! 2304 sq.ft. 3BR/2BA, on .27 acres. Located in a wonderful Paradise neighborhood. Come & enjoy all of the new upgrades that this home has to offer. Large master bedroom, fantastic kitchen, and plenty of living space.

PEACEFUL SETTING for this HUD home. 3BR/2BA, sits on .37 acre, has a 2 car garage plus a detached garage/shop. Will need a little TLC to bring it back to life. Plenty of room for of your toys!

$245,000 #673 Rhonda Maehl 530.873.7640

$379,900 #398 Shannan Turner 530-872.3822

BEAUTIFUL 2BR/2BA, granite in the kitchen, lovely newly refinished cabinetry & stainless appliances, new fixtures, open to the living room, breakfast bar. Large corner lot, fully fenced backyard with large covered deck, double car garage.

This is a winner! $161,900 #224 Julie Rolls 530-520-8545

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$550,000 #951 Jamie McDaniel 530.872.5891

$95,000 #1246 David Connell 530.321.8920

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IMMACULATE 3BD+DEN, 2.5BA HOME on spacious, level lot! Offers living room, family room, formal dining room; landscaped front & rear; plus fully-fenced rear yard.

BEAUTIFULLY BUILT, TUSCAN-STYLE HOME located in one of Paradise’s most desirable neighborhoods. Excellent curb appeal draws you to this custom built home on .51 acres.

1905 Crandall Way – Paradise

5764 Hollis Hill Drive – Paradise

$299,000

$389,900

COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS FINEST! Comfortable living in this large 1620 sq. foot barn-style 3BD, 2BA home on a gracious .46 acre lot.

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP ABOUNDS THROUGHOUT THIS HOME & PROPERTY!!! Features oversized living room; light, bright kitchen; plus creek w/ native trout.

5214 Parkway Drive – Paradise

1579 Wagstaff Road – Paradise

$199,000

$199,900

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STUNNING LAKEFRONT situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in California Park.

Magnificent, open concept - gourmet kitchen living space, with a spacious WIFI Home Entertainment Center. Granite counters, custom 'Knotty Alder' cabinets and doors, natural travertine stone tile floors, natural 'Three River' stone on exterior, and interior walls, elevator, walk-in-pantry, two master suites, one on each floor.

Close to schools, shopping, and the Canyon Oaks Country Club. Take advantage of your private boat dock and enjoy boating on beautiful California Park Lake, gorgeous sunsets, fabulous walking trails.

Bed: 4 Bath: 3.5 SqFt: 3272 Price: $798,000

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New Again Kitchen & Bath Presents

House Call

April 2015: A Home With History

The Client

“The house was vacant for about six years and I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with it,” Walter says. “And so, you know, I paid people to mow the lawns so it wouldn’t look deserted.

And then I just decided, well, maybe it might be nicer to retire here.”

In 2008, Walter moved back into his family’s home and commuted each week to the Bay for his job as an English professor at Contra Costa College. It wasn’t until there was an opening at Yuba College, for dean of the Department of Fine Arts and Language Arts, that Walter’s transition back to the North Valley was complete. “It’s been nice,” Walter says about moving back. “Some of the neighbors on Mountain View, the street behind this one, they remember my parents when they lived here. And some of my childhood friends surprisingly have moved back.”

BY KACEY GARDNER PHOTOS BY ERIN WENHAM

The Call

Walter Masuda grew up in Chico in an iconic home on Vallombrosa Avenue. Built in 1959, the corner house with a huge wraparound lawn across from Bidwell Park was commissioned by a supermarket-chain owner for his daughter.

The father had used the same architect for his own larger home, also on Vallombrosa, and the similarities between the two are striking enough to confuse visitors to this day.

The Masudas bought the smaller of the twin homes in 1969 from artist John Morehead (owner of the Phoenix building downtown) and have owned it ever since.

In 1977, at 17 years old, Walter left his parents’ home, and Chico, to attend college in the Bay Area. He remained in the San Francisco area to live and work as an adult, but when his parents passed away, he had to make a choice about what to do with their home.

The Call Though the home Walter grew up in has beautiful and interesting features, when he returned as an adult, it needed a lot of updating.

Everything in the kitchen was yellow and blue, he said. The sink was yellow, the countertops were yellow, and there were even two tiles that featured pictures of chickens. “Maybe it was cute in 1959,” Walter says. “But not now. And it was just too much yellow everywhere. Too much yellow.”

The first thing Walter did was update the kitchen appliances, which were all from the ’50s. Then after living for a time with a kitchen with one foot in the past and one in the present, he decided it was time to update the counters and floors to match the newer style of the appliances while still maintaining the integrity of the era the home was built in.

Walter had learned of New Again Kitchen and Bath in a local publication, and after meeting Ric, determined they were a good match.

“Once I met him, I decided that I liked him,” Walter says.

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the home and should stay. So the challenge became how to update the countertops and sinks in a modern way that wouldn’t clash with the more rustic style of the original cabinets.

“It can be hard to do granite in an existing kitchen,” Ric says. “Sometimes it will look too new.”

Walter agreed that whatever granite they chose for the countertops needed to complement the pine cabinets and original copper hardware. “Because you know if you choose Black Galaxy or something like that, it’s very modern looking,” he said. “That’s fine if the rest of your kitchen is modern looking, but then I realized If I choose a granite that’s too sleek, it’s not going to fit with this rustic cabinet.”

The Cure “We looked at a lot of granites and once we saw Sedona, we both agreed this was the perfect stone for this home,” Ric recalls.

The more earthy, orangish-brown granite complemented the wood cabinets in a way that added modern freshness while not taking away

from the kitchen’s original authenticity.

“I wish I had taken some before photos, because it doesn’t look anything like it did before,” Walter says. “It’s much better than what it was, and I feel like now the countertops match the new appliances. Before, the new appliances really clashed with the countertops because they were so old.”

The original double sink (yep, you guessed it — yellow) was also replaced with a single, stainless steel sink to accommodate washing larger objects. All of the work by New Again took only two days, and that included putting new granite and sinks in the powder room off the kitchen as well. Walter also had his backsplash and flooring redone by a local tile company.

“We like doing every element of the remodel, but very often the customer is already talking with other tradesmen, and we do just the granite,” Ric says. “We are happy to do whatever our customer wants us to do. It was such a pleasure to work on this beautiful, iconic Chico home. The kitchen has many interesting accents, such as the angled plant holder in front of the sink that had a support post that could not be removed.

We did what we always do at New Again — we just figured it out and made it work. The finished result is beautiful.”

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HOME + GAREDEN

ANTIQUE DIY

File Cabinet Re-Fab

Who says file storage has to be boring?

The more DIY projects we do, the more we realize the potential for everyday items to become beautiful additions to our homes and work spaces. Who would have thought a bland file cabinet could be so cute? If your office is looking a bit drab, cheer it up with with this simple cabinet makeover and filing will be a chore no more! Of course this project isn’t

PROJECT + PHOTOS BY ERIN WENHAM

limited to the office. These updated cabinets would work well as night stands, side tables, or any other extra storage you might need.

MATERIALS NEEDED net at We found this little two-drawer cabi File cabinet in Chico ent ignm Cons t Stree Orange Screw driver for just $20!

Pliers 2-3 cans of spray paint and one can of primer (be sure it’s suitable for metal) Drop cloths or cardboard Ultra fine sandpaper Craft Paper

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INSTRUCTIONS Thoroughly clean your file cabinet (watch out for spiders!).

Remove the hardware. Every cabinet will be slightly

different, but we were able to easily remove the drawer pulls from back side of the drawer with a flathead screwdriver. The card holders were also simple to remove from the back side with a pair of pliers. Be very gentle when doing so, as your

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cardholders will likely be light and easily bent.

If your cabinet is especially glossy, lightly sand it for easier

paint application.

Be sure to paint in a well ventilated area and follow paint

instructions carefully. It is best to find a flat surface and paint each side laying face up to prevent running.

Apply 1-2 coats of primer and allow to dry completely.

Depending on the color you choose, it may take at least 2-3 coats of paint to fully cover your cabinet. We learned a tough lesson with our lovely yellow paint, which required several coats to achieve a smooth finish. Allow paint to dry

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completely between coats.

We chose to update our hardware with some fresh white

paint, but the color possibilities are endless.

Cut your craft paper to fit the card holders and create your

own custom labels.

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INVESTMENT WISDOM FROM WARREN BUFFETT Who is Warren Buffett you ask?

Only one of the wealthiest individuals in the world, a philanthropist, and business magnate. He is widely known for the effective management of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., a publicly traded company, where he has served as chairman and CEO since 1970.

Every year, shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway receive a report on the state of the company, along with world-class investment wisdom from Warren Buffett.

2014 marks the 50th year of the company, and the report from America’s most-admired (yet least-imitated) investor.

Mr. Buffett is respected and often congratulated in the media for successfully investing in value companies for the long term. Many of his holdings he has owned for years, if not decades. We admire his investment philosophy and thought we’d share a few excerpts from his letter with our readers.

Volatility and Risk “Stock prices will always be far more volatile than cash-equivalent holdings. Over the long term, however, currency-denominated instruments are riskier investments — far riskier investments — than widely-diversified stock portfolios that are bought over time and that are owned in a manner invoking only token fees and commissions.

Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.”

Long-Term Perspective “For the great majority of investors … who can — and should — invest with a multi-decade horizon, quotational declines are unimportant. Their focus should remain fixed on attaining significant gains in purchasing power over their investing lifetime.”

We hold in our hands or in our pockets access to instant economic and market data. This constant barrage of information has caused many value, goal-driven investors to make irrational and emotional decisions in their long-term portfolios. Markets

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CLAM CHOWDER A LA MINUTE

INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp bacon lardons 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) 2-3 tbsp medium chopped garlic 3 tsp oregano 3 tsp thyme 3 pinches red pepper flakes 1/2 cup sliced carrots 1/2 cup sliced celery 1 1/4-2 cups just cooked red, white, & blue potatoes 16-20 little neck clams rinsed 1/2-3/4 cup chardonnay 2-2 1/4 cups 40% or higher heavy cream 5-6 tbsp Italian flat leaf parsley Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS • Maintain medium to medium high flame during the cooking process.

• In a 10” non-stick skillet, add bacon lardons and saute until fat starts to render.

• Add EVOO, butter, garlic, oregano, pepper flakes, celery, potatoes and carrots.

• Saute briefly and avoid burning garlic.

• Add the clams and all but 2 Tablespoons parsley and continue to saute, trying to give the potatoes a little color.

• Add chardonnay and reduce 2/3. Carrots, potatoes and celery will be almost cooked.

• Add heavy cream and continue to cook until desired thickness.

• Turn into bowls, garnish with remaining parsley and finish with cracked black pepper.

• Serve with a warm soft or hard bread. For our chowder ‘Mop” we chose a Muzzio from the locally owned Tin Roof bakery.

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SHAKING BEEF RECIPE INGREDIENTS 1 onion cut into large pieces 2 red bell peppers cut into large pieces 1 jalapeno thinly sliced (optional) 1 bunch of lettuce chopped 1 tomato thinly sliced Cooking oil 2 tsp butter 2 tsp minced garlic 6 cups cooked jasmine rice 4 tbsp of seasoning sauce of your choice or The Lantern house special sauce (available for purchase at The Lantern restaurant) 5 tbsp dressing of your choice or The Lantern salad dressing (available for purchase at The Lantern restaurant) FOR BEEF MARINADE 1 tbsp minced garlic 1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp oyster sauce 1/2 tbsp fish sauce

Serves 2

INSTRUCTIONS • Marinate beef for at least 4-6 hours.

• Heat a large wok over high heat. Add about 2 tbsp cooking oil, toss in half of the vegetables, butter and garlic.

• Add half of the beef and allow it to sear for about 2 minutes before “shaking” to sear the opposite sides.

• Add 2 tbsp of the Lantern house special sauce.

• Do this in two batches to cook all the vegetable and beef to make two servings.

• Transfer beef and vegetable mixture onto your serving platters.

• Serve with jasmine rice and a bed of lettuce topped with tomatoes and drizzled with dressing.

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FARM FRESH

BIANCHI ORCHARDS If you haven’t ever toured a farm by vintage Jeep, we highly recommend it. As we bump through the dirt roads of the farm, brisk breeze at our backs, walnut trees arch above us at different heights depending on age, while vineyards crawl and reach below. At Bianchi Orchards, “if you see

anything beautiful, it’s ours” says owner Anne.

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t wasn’t always that way though. When Anne and her husband, Ray, bought the farm in 1976, there was an immense

amount of work to do. The barn, now tasting room, was full of TVs and sardine cans.

“Neighbors came over just to thank us for cleaning up the property,” Anne says. Of the 60 acres they own, every single one has something wonderful to see, taste, or smell.

With a perfect view of Mt. Lassen, the tasting room is a refurbished barn from the early 1920s. You can come to sample walnuts and wine from the handmade bar and browse products from other local farms.

Bianchi grows Chandler walnuts. They have the highest amount of crack out, meaning the most meat, and also significantly less tannin than other walnut types. You can choose from natural plain walnuts, honey glazed, cinnamon glazed, or butter based caramel. Having personally tasted Bianchi walnuts, I am now spoiled. They are the 57

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most delicious smooth, buttery nut and the glazes are not overwhelmingly sweet. A perfect snack or topping for a salad.

The Bianchis also grow grapes. Right now, you can buy their Symphony, Pinot Grigio, and Sangiovese wine. Walnuts and wine: I could survive off that duo.

The fields yield rows and rows of walnut trees. From the passenger seat of the Jeep, daughter Becky holds her twin daughters in her arms and points a finger toward the different trees. “Those we love because they look like a park, and those we love because of their production,” she says.

They spaced some trees 40 feet apart, and some 25 to experiment how they grow best. “We have been blessed with really great walnuts,” Anne says. In October, all five of the Bianchi children (Robbie, Becky, Julie, Katie, and Eddie) come to help hand harvest. They all help with different aspects of the farm throughout the year as well, making it more than just a place that grows nuts. Bianchi Orchard grows relationship too.

There are events throughout the year, including “A Day in the Orchard” where hayrides are given, live music is played, and harvesting is demonstrated. If you know of a man who recently went down on one knee, or are that man yourself, there is a ranch house setup for weddings that has been redone perfectly, overlooking the vineyards and trees. At a steal of a price, you can get married at Bianchi Orchards. The package includes 100 chairs, a tent, and overnight stays in the amicably airy and quaint bedrooms. Picture mountain views during sunset, surrounded by fairy-tale lit orchards. Sigh.

If you’re in search of a new spot for an event, the tasting room holds about 80 people sitting comfortably. With a high ceiling and rustic yet refreshed atmosphere, guests will feel that they have entered a cozy country barn with industrial attributes. We couldn’t stop saying, “This is so beautiful,” “Wow, such a pretty space,” “I want to live here,” etc. If you ask, they may even show you their handmade nutcracker that lives next to the room. It quickly separates the shells and meat of the nut, although crunching it in your palm is fun, too.

The Bianchis have put their hearts into all that they grow and build. They have plans to plant fruit trees — plums, peaches, apples, apricots — and there is no doubt that the trees will reward their efforts with delicious consequence.

If you are in the Los Molinos area, or on a hunt for the best walnut, take a quick stop off Highway 99 at Bianchi Orchards.

You never know what treasures are living behind those trees, but in this case it is a rare gem of a property, product, and family.

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A R T S + E N T E R TA I N M E N T

Artist Profile:

BY MATTHEW MANFREDI PHOTOS COURTESY OF PAINTED CELLARS

PAINTED CELLARS

Painted Cellars has given the community

Erika Noriega: Yeah, Chico is actually our

a constructive way of connecting art, fun,

home base. I had moved up here with my

and socializing—all through the therapeutic

fiancé, Jason, and needed something to do. I

outlet of painting. Co-owner and founder

came up with the idea, we researched, did our

Erika Noriega wanted to create a space

homework, and threw our very first paint class

where people can relax, enjoy a glass of wine,

in our backyard and it’s been magic ever since.

Jason Pigg: We usually rotate the ones

and experience a creative alternative to the

When we first started, we definitely weren’t

that work the best and try to cater for our

ordinary social scenery. With a background in

anticipating it being so big.

clientele and find places that everyone likes.

art therapy, Noriega came up with the concept of classes that included an art instructor that guides you step-by-step in crafting colorful

and it’s nice to have people working towards creating a fun and relaxed space.

How do you go about selecting the venues for classes?

Now, just in this last year, we have a lot of Did you have a specific goal in mind when Painted Cellars first began?

venues contacting us. In 2014, we were the ones making the calls to find places to paint.

painting in a relaxed atmosphere. She and

EN: My focus has always been on creating a

Every month, we add a few new [venues], see

her fiancé and co-owner Jason Pigg teamed

space where people can relax and have a good

how it goes, and if it works out really well, we

up in the fall of 2013 and launched the idea

time. From my experience, being a professional

schedule more classes at the same venue.

in their own backyard. Since then, Painted

woman, life can be hard sometimes! It can be

When Erika started Painted Cellars, she made it

Cellars has surpassed their expectations and

hard to find a balance between family, career,

very open for the guests to give us information

has grown beyond Chico’s city limits. Erika

and still trying to hang out with your friends.

and feedback about venues so we know where

and Jason now schedule 10 to 15 classes that

I really created this with the intention to let

to continue to book classes.

vary in format from team-building exercises,

people relax and let their hair hang down and,

private parties, and family nights. “No artistic

so far, it has worked out.

experience is necessary,” says Noriega. “A lot of our guests, when they come to a class for the first time, have a bit anxiety and nervousness.

ER: We are super grateful to be working with really good people that understand our mission. We have been able to develop really

How do you find art instructors for Painted Cellars?

strong relationships with local businesses. For them to take a chance on us means a lot to us. I

But afterwards, when they walk out holding

EN: Well, really, our instructors just have

come from humble roots, so I am always really

their own painting, they feel accomplished and

a passion for art. They also have all been

grateful to see the support we get, especially

proud. It’s great to see such a positive change.”

professionally trained in the arts. When we put

from the community.

a call out for artist, we assess personality and There are Painted Cellar Classes in

teaching experience to make sure they are a

Sonoma County, Ukiah, and Lodi. Did it all

good fit. We want to have fun and build a strong

begin Chico?

team. It almost feels like a family sometimes

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MARY POPPINS As you sit down in a comfortable cushioned

seat, program in hand, with the heavy velvet curtain almost poised to be drawn you look around. The rustling of the crowd and warmly dimmed lights give the communal feel that, like you, everyone is here and excited for the show. Behind that curtain awaits a story ready for unfolding, talented acting, and orchestrated song. California Regional Theater, and owner Bob Maness, have produced many wonderful shows for both children and adults alike.

Why did you choose to do Mary Poppins?

Step in Time and Chim Chim Cher-ee, or one

Mary comes back to reignite the relationship

What do you like about the show? Every

of the many other classic songs, each scene is

aspect in his life. He must hold an even balance

spring we attempt to do a true family show,

fit to the traditional feel of the movie.

of rules and relationship with his kids and wife.

whether it be Suessical or Tarzan. Mary

Costumes are set in the Elizabethan Era

In saving Mr. Banks, in turn the children are

Poppins struck a chord with us that it would

of 1910. We have original costumes from the

saved. In the end it’s all about discovering and

be a great family show. Grandparents could

movie itself and our Mary Poppins is actually

remembering who we were meant to be.

bring their kids feeling a sense of nostalgia

wearing some exact duplicates from the Mary

What makes CRT productions stand out?

and igniting the passion of history with these

Poppins movie, including a special ordered

We will be doing this play with a live orchestra

beloved characters.

1929 dress.

and at the Center for the Arts, a beautiful

What can an audience member expect

How are the actors and actresses bringing

Broadway sized stage. Our sets and set

from the costumes for the show? The

to life the characters in the play? It’s interesting

designers have taken their cue directly from

music? The stage? When it comes to music,

because the Broadway show is actually based

the Broadway show. There will be some flying

you will get the same awesome feelings from

off the Mary Poppins books. There will be one

in the show for Mary Poppins entrances and

the original songs as well as some Broadway

or two characters introduced that the audience

exits. We’ve actually brought in a professional

songs that have been added, and reinvented.

isn’t familiar with most likely. Robertson Ay is

magician to guide through Mary’s special

Audience members will love the arrangements

one you aren’t introduced to in the movie. You

effects and magic on stage.

to Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. For the

also get to meet Miss Corry who introduces

Why do you think performing arts are

most part the music is the same just seasoned

the song Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and

important? I think in general performing arts

with extras and exciting new pieces.

is an interesting character. We have had some

are give opportunity to self reflect on our lives.

When it comes to the set, they can be

3 and 4 hour character meetings with the

Our goal at California Regional Theater is to

quite elaborate. We are building a two story

central characters and kind of talked through

find shows that are healthy for the family. It’s

Elizabethan style dollhouse. The house will

their roles with everyone. As we explored we

about bringing back a moral compass and

consist of a parlor, 2 fireplaces, kitchen, office

realized that the show truly is about Mr. Banks.

strength of character that people can find

and an upstairs nursery. It is a 3d set that they

Mary Poppins comes back not to change the

heroes in. There is so much richness in the

work on themselves. The entire set is actually

family, but to help them rediscover who they

writings of musicals and plays to our lives; we

modular. When you do a scene in the office,

truly are as parents and as heroes to their

can take that and receive the lessons.

that office part of the house will move forward

children. In our meetings, we found that Mr.

Tickets have been swift in sales. CRT is doing

and then back. The nursery is a separate stand

Banks is a loving genuine man raised in an

a total of ten shows between April 24th and

alone piece as well as the rooftops, where one

environment of harsh rules and with this we are

May 10th.

of the audiences favorite songs Step in Time

able to rediscover that success is not based on

takes place. Be it the rooftops of London with

rules but on a balance of rule and relationship.

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BY ALYSSA WORLEY PHOTOS COURTESY OF CALIFORNIA REGIONAL THEATER

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