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September/October 2016
Thousands Expected for Johnny Appleseed Days October 1 & 2 By Monica Nolan Executive Director, Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce
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oin us on October 1st and 2nd at Terry Ashe Park in Paradise for the 128th Johnny Appleseed Days celebration! And if you’d like to get in on the fun beforehand, join the pie party to help bake the 1,000 apple pies that are the centerpiece of the fest. The pies will be baked at the Paradise Moose Lodge. If you are handy with a peeler and a rolling pin, call the Chamber on 877-9356 to sign up. Pie baking is a three-day party that includes raffle prizes, catered lunch, and comradery. Sign up with your family, church group, service group, neighbors or by yourself. Since its earliest days and in its various permutations, this traditional fall fair had been a showcase for home grown produce and products of all kinds—from business to talent to local color. Local businesses will be out in force to offer information, demonstrations, promotional materials and gifts. Stop by the Chamber of Commerce Booth for Johnny Appleseed badges, souvenirs, T-shirts and local information. Artisans and crafters from all over the West will be on hand with unique gifts for early Christmas shoppers and treasure seekers. Johnny Appleseed Days is also a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Paradise, the Paradise Rotary, the PairO-Dice Chapter of E. Clampus Vitus, California Vocations, the Boy Scouts and the many local organizations raising funds during the event as participating vendors. The event itself draws visitors to the Ridge, filling motels, restaurants, and cash registers. Johnny Appleseed Days has been proudly sponsored by the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce since 1937. This event attracts local, regional, and out-of-state
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Space is limited and ! booths are going fast visitors and vendors to experience our unique home-town culture. Fest visitors feast on home-baked apple pie made with Paradise apples from Noble Orchard, the last remaining orchard on the Ridge. Festival attendees can purchase handicrafts and learn about area businesses at
Johnny Appleseed Days
artisanal and commercial booths, while serenaded by talented local musicians. Children and adults alike are enthralled with tales from Johnny Appleseed himself, and the children’s game plaza, is always a huge and happy hit. Johnny Appleseed Days 2016 welcomes its generous sponsors: B. Scott Hood,DDS, MS, Inc., Wells Fargo Bank, Paradise Cinema 7, Stott Outdoor Advertising, Rite Aid Magalia, Black Bear Diner, Bobbi’s Boutique, Feather Canyon Retirement Community, Save Mart, Paradise
Timely Advice for Workplace Politics Reprinted from Employers Need to Engage in Politics at Work
By Nancy Lindholm, ace Chairman of the Board, W.A.C.E. President / CEO Oxnard Chamber of Commerce I think employers need to educate their workers on how elections and legislation impact their personal finances and quality of life. I have always said that a high quality of life starts Employers may communicate with employees about state legislation, with good job. regulations or ballot measures. However, if you’re going to engage in political conversations, You can: • Communicate your political there are some rules to follow. • Communicate with your messages to your own employemployees and their Although employees have cerees and their families through families about the comtain rights, employers also have such means as internal mail pany’s supports of or rights. Employers may commusystems (separate from payroll opposition to state legnicate with employees about isdistribution); email systems; islation, regulations or sues, regulations, legislation, or regular mail; bulletin boards; ballot measures. ballot measures that will have an or phone bank messages. impact on the workplace, jobs, • Encourage your employ- • Inform employees and their the economy and the employees and their families to families about the effect of ees themselves. Certain actions support or oppose state state legislation, regulations are specifically prohibited, so legislation, regulations and ballot measures on the employers need to keep in mind or ballot measures. company and its employees. some “dos and don’ts.”
You cannot: • Control or direct the political activities of your employees “through or by means of threat of discharge or loss of employment.” • Coerce your employees to support or oppose a ballot measure. • Tell your employees and their families how to vote. • Reward or punish employees for their political activities or beliefs (or threaten to do so). • Put any political message in or on employees’ payroll envelopes. No paycheck stuffers! Don’t forget to make sure you display the posting of an employee’s right for time off to vote. As with any labor law or labor relations issue, exercise caution and consult legal counsel with any questions about engaging in politics at work.
Saturday, October 1, 10:00-5:00pm Sunday, October 2, 9:00-4:00pm Terry Ashe Park • 6626 Skyway
Pancake Breakfast
6:00-10:00am Sat. and Sun. Table Mountain Masonic Lodge 5934 Clark Road
Moose Lodge, Gary Bess Associates, Gold Country Casino, American Lung Association in California, KNVN Chico-Redding, KPAY 1290, Mix 95.1, The Blaze, and Northern Recycling and Waste.
Business Briefs
Elks Women’s Club Presents Art & Jewels
The Elks Women’s Club of Paradise hosts an Arts Show & Jewels fundraiser for the Children of Paradise and Magalia on September 24 at the Elks Lodge #2026, 1100 Elk Lane. Admission: $5.00; soft drinks and appetizers. Bunco Games Day, November 12; Games Day, February 3, 2017.
Chamber Seeks its 2016 Leadership Team
Chamber Directors are members in good standing of the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce, working together to promote tourism, foster unity and pride, support judicious local government, cultivate balanced economic growth and create a favorable business climate. To nominate or be considered, please forward your nomination to Nominating Committee Chair Maureen Wisener (WiseneMM@ ah.org) by Friday, October 28.
New Pet-Sitting Business Opens in Paradise
Ridge pet owners may leave their pet(s) in the comfort and familiarity of home when away. Pet-Sitting in Paradise offers daily dog walking
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Town Reaps Benefits of Measure C By Lauren Gill Town Manager, Town of Paradise
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ame one thing that we can all do to help make Paradise a better, safer community—(hint: we do it every day.) Shop Local! By shopping in Paradise, we are investing in our own community. We are making a difference in our Town. Paradise residents can be proud of passing a small sales tax increase in 2014. The benefits of the additional sales tax is evident everywhere we look. And, by supporting local businesses, we are helping our community. It’s a win-win, but does it hurt local businesses? Ask Jim Clarkson, owner of Hudson’s Appliances. At first he was skeptical about the sales tax increase. But Jim loves his Town. Jim supported Measure C — he says it’s the best thing for the Town and has not hurt his business at all. In fact, he says his business has increased as they are still able to compete with big box stores and neighboring communities by matching or beating prices right here on the Ridge! Measure C was passed by the voters of Paradise on November 4, 2014, as a .50% general sales tax increase to primarily benefit police, fire roads and animal control. The ballot measure also called for a nine member oversight board to ensure that the funds are used as intended. According to the Town’s Treasurer/Finance Director, Gina Will, the tax measure is bringing in slightly over one million dollars in additional sales tax revenue per year for the Town. The additional sales tax is markedly improving the Town’s ability to respond to many critical needs in the community. The voters of Paradise made a wise decision and are now reaping the benefits. Thanks to Measure C, the Town now
has a new fire engine and has contributed the necessary funding to maintain our current Calfire service levels. So far, three new police vehicles were added to the fleet. By the time the sales tax sunsets in 2020, the police department will receive a total of fifteen vehicles. A new police detective position was also approved and the hours of operation at the animal shelter were increased. Measure C supplied needed equipment for public safety as well as additional training for officers. For a complete list of items purchased through the Measure C initiative, refer to the Town’s website at www.townof paradise.com. Thank you, Paradise for giving back to your community in a very important way—shopping local is supporting your firefighters and police officers and improving your roads!
Measure C is bringing in over one million dollars in additional sales tax revenue per year.
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Dogs In the Workplace…Right for Your Business? By Shelly Keel CTC, KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, CSAT Member Association of Animal Behavior Professionals #364 Member of Association of Professional Dog Trainers #71960 Member of Pet Professional Guild
needs, careful attention must be paid to how dogs will be managed in the workplace. Dogs must have a safe place they enjoy hanging out in, where they can stay occupied and be prevented from getting into dangerous situations. Leashes, baby gates, crates, toys all must be considered. Dogs feeling safe and humans being kept safe is a legal and moral MUST do.
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Hundreds Gather to Party in By Monica Nolan Executive Director, Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce
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arty in the Park Music & Marketplace 2016 thanks the business and community partners who share Paradise Chamber’s mission to sustain a vibrant local economy. The Chamber partners with Feather River Hospital and the Town of Paradise to present twelve weeks of Paradise celebration, drawing hundreds of Ridge residents and visitors for an evening out in the park to enjoy the fact that “It’s cooler up here.” Band Sponsor Paradise Irrigation District celebrated its 100th anniversary by bringing the music to the party, Artisan sponsor Paradise Hearing & Balance Clinics, Inc. made it possible to welcome local artisans at a special no-risk rate, and Kids Zone sponsor Pacific Gas & Electric providing funding for a pop-up kids’ creative craft center. Additional Sponsors were • Gold Country Casino & Hotel • Blue Team Realty • Meehos • Edward Jones InvestmentsShannon Hurte • Century 21 Select Real Estate, Patty G. McKee, Realtor® • Power Law/Power West Properties, Inc • A Stitch Above Embroidery & Shirt Printing • Les Schwab Tire Center • Joy Lyn’s Candies • Wells Fargo Bank • Paradise Irrigation District Many thanks to our weekly volunteer staff: California Vocations, Town of Paradise Emergency Operations, Town of Paradise Public Works Manager Mike Houdek, and Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce directors, members and volunteers. See you next summer at the park!
Paradise Community Park was alive with music and dancing during the Party in the Park - Music & Marketplace.
Generous Sponsorship from Pacific Gas & Electric provided a Kids’ Zone, staffed by local organizations providing activities and games.
Liberty Tax provides courses covering everything you need to know to prepare tax returns. Visit Elizabeth Adams at Liberty Tax, 6848 Skyway Suite V, 872-1876.
The ARC Store Paradise was on hand to showcase wares from its thrift shop at 6640 Clark Road.
Heartshine Foundation founder Ciara Barnes honored her hometown with a visit from the Special Olympics torch. Learn about Heartshine’s mission and events by visiting heartshine.net.
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Assemblyman James Gallagher visited Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce to answer constituents’ questions at a Brown Bag Lunch event. Flanking the Assemblyman are Paradise Chamber President jay Cooke and Executive Director Monica Nolan.
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Maurice “Big Mo” Huffman and the Full Moon Band wowed a packed pavilion amphitheater at the Party in the Park kick-off. Maurice Huffman is running for Supervisor in District 5; find out more at mauricehuffman .com.
The volunteers from California Vocations are indispensable in staging the fest.
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Gaby Thorp and spouse Paradise Chamber Membership and Events Coordinator Mark Thorp celebrate PID. Photo: Tonya Dale, Cedar Creek Printmail.
Ridge Fitness for Women staffed a booth each evening adjacent to its gym at 5537 Black Olive Drive.
Paradise Chamber seeks volunteers to join its Apple Corps! It’s not too late to join the pie party—five days of baking, slicing, scooping and merrymaking. Call 877-9356 to join in and help raise the funds to operate the Visitors Bureau.
Dinner with The Doctor: Healthy Words From The Wise
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ach month from January to October Feather River Hospital serves up a heaping helping of free health information to Paradise Ridge residents. The popular “Dinner with The Doctor” program pairs a delicious meal with a free lecture on a variety of health-related topics. Held every fourth Thursday of each month, these informal evenings allow residents the chance to get up-to-date health information from local physicians and health care providers in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. A question and answer session with local practitioners at the end of each event allows for specific questions and community engagement. The evening features a healthful, low cost plantbased dinner. The lecture is free and can be attended without the dinner, although reservations are highly recommended whether dining or not. Topics cover a wide range of health areas from head to toe, inside and out. Examples include: Eye Care; Hearing; Reducing Heart Disease Risk; and Cooking for Health. The monthly event is held at various churches in Paradise and Magalia. The final Dinner with the Doctor event of 2016 will feature Dr. Robert Victor, podiatrist, speaking on “Foot Health”. It will be held on October 27 th at St Nicholas’ Episcopal
Church, 5872 Oliver Road in Paradise. Dinner is served at 6pm. The
lecture begins at 6:30. The price for dinner is just $12.
For more information on Feather River Hospital’s Dinner with the
Doctor program follow our page on Facebook or call (530) 877-9361.
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Fall Ribbon Cuttings
All are welcome at Chamber Ribbon Cuttings and mixers. Leave work on time and bring a handful of business cards and your elevator speech, or grab a friend and come and learn more about your local businesses. Thursdays, 5:30p.m. unless otherwise noted
Thursday, September 22
Edward Jones - Donna Buzzard, Financial Advisor 6014 B Clark Road
Thursday, October 6
The Organic Salon Project 6190 Skyway
Visit Deja Vu of Paradise Antiques, Collectibles, and Garden at 480 Pearson Road for 4,700 square feet of indoor-outdoor treasures. Open 7 days!
Thursday, October 20 American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Terry Ashe Park, 6626 Skyway
H20 at Home offers direct sales of 100% natural home and personal care products. Contact Barbara Johnson at (360) 701-2549.
Open House: Hanosh and Hunter Dental Group
Saturday, October 22 11:00am to 4:00pm
6072 Skymeadow Way in Paradise (directly behind Wells Fargo)
Tuesday, October 25 8:30a.m.
Contact Scentsy Independent Consultant Linda K. Marzolla for wickless candles/bars, warmers, fragrances, children’s gifts, and opportunities to have your own business. (530) 680-5637
Morning Doughnut ‘n Coffee Ribbon Cutting for SHOR 780 Luther Drive
Thursday, October 27 North State Parent is a free monthly magazines informing parents and providing inspiring information. Businesses who value being in touch with families, women and those who work towards a child friendly world will want to consider advertising packages. Contact (530) 588-8891.
Yellowstone Kelly Social at Gold Nugget Museum 502 Pearson Road
Thursday, November 3 Mattress By Appointment 6020 Skyway
Contact Damsel in Defense consultant Lin Chenault for non-lethal weapons for self protection including stun guns, pepper sprays, door alarms, and more!
Thursday, November 10
Holiday Preview and Ridgefest Kickoff; details TBA
Thursday, November 17
Paradise Elks Lodge Charter Room 1100 Elk Lane
Lyme Disease Assistance, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those suffering from Lyme Disease. Contact (530) 828-7881.
Paradise Irrigation District General Manager George Barber welcomed Assemblyman James Gallagher and California State Senator Jim Nielsen in celebration of PID’s 100th anniversary.
Interim Healthcare has been providing care in the home since 1966, and offers personal care and support to individuals with hourly, overnights and veterans care assistance. (530) 722-1530
Welcome Wagon creates the bridge from local businesses and community resources to new families moving into the area. Welcome Wagon is your Community Partner - opening doors for you! (530) 966-8434
Business
Member Since
A Maker’s Space 2013 Ace Rentals 1996 Bartlett’s Hearing Aid Center 2014 Baskin Robbins 1996 Big 5 Sporting Goods 2014 Bill’s Auto Repair 2011 Boys & Girls Club of the North Valley 1997 Butte County EMS 2011 Casa De Paradiso 1993 Century 21 Select - Sue Mawer 2008 Century 21 Select Real Estate, Patty G. McKee, Realtor® 2014 Children’s Community Charter School 2015 Community House Thrift Shop 2014 Digital Print & Design 2014 Edward Jones Investments- Shannon Hurte 2011 Enloe Medical Center 2014 Fastrip Food Store #47-909 1996 Feather Canyon Retirement Community 2000 Fir Street Gallery & Gifts / The Wine Room 2014 Five Star Mini-Storage 2001 Gold-Bond Plumbing & Consulting 2009 Green Paradise Deli Cafe 2014 Grey Fox Vineyard 2004 Holiday Quality Foods 1977 Joy Lyn’s Candies 2002 Made In Paradise 2006 Matthews, Hutton & Warren, CPAs 1976 Mendon’s Nursery 2008 Newton-Bracewell Cremation & Funeral Serv 1999
Business
Member Since
Northern California Ballet 2012 Our Savior Lutheran Church 2001 Paradise Adventist Academy 2003 Paradise Bikes 2015 Paradise Chapel of the Pines 1986 Paradise Grange 490 2014 Paradise Rod & Gun Club, Inc. 2007 Paradise Symphony Society, Inc. 2014 Paradise United Methodist Church 2002 Ponderosa Gardens Motel, Inc 1979 Professional Mortgage Associates 2012 Repurpose By Design 2015 Ridge Fitness For Women 2015 Rite Aid 2007 SCORE 2002 Sierra Central Credit Union 1984 Sierra-Hall, Paradise 2007 Sunshine Assisted Living 1998 Sweeney & Selland Insurance Services 2014 Table Mountain Lodge No. 124, F. &A.M. 1999 The Cleaning Connection 2015 The Salvation Army 1994 The Screen & Window Shop 2011 Thomas Ace Hardware 1989 Tom Keith Electrical Services 2014 Topcats on the Ridge, Inc. 2006 United Country Johnson Real Estate 1987 US Bank 2009 YourCableStore.com 2013
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For full listings and updated information, visit ParadiseChamber.com
ONGOING The Veil presented by TOTR
Thurs., Fri., Sat. thru Oct 1, 7:30pm curtain Sunday Matinees thru Oct 2, 2:00 pm curtain
Theatre on the Ridge, 3735 Neal Road 877-5760. Website: www.totr.org
Tai Chi at Feather Canyon Every Thursday, 9:00am
Feather Canyon Retirement Community, 5900 Canyon View Drive Led by local instructor John Ropp.
Low Vision Support Group Every Third Monday, 1:30pm
Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road Hosted by Eye Life Institute, 872-3344
Paradise Ridge Homeless Task Force Meeting
First Tuesday of every month, 6pm
Paradise United Methodist Church, 6277 Clark Road, across from Cinema 7. 872-1162
“Tinsel Town Tuesdays” Every Tuesday, 2pm
Paradise Ridge Senior Center, 877 Nunneley Road, 877-1733
Welcome Autumn Happy Hour
De Sabla Guild Breakfast
Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road, 872-3344.
De Sabla Guild Hall, 15247 Skyway, Magalia Sonja DeBrunner, 877-1812. sash1949@yahoo.com
Thursday, September 22, 3:30pm
Colusa Casino Trip
Friday, September 23, 11:00am
Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road, 872-3344.
Iris DeMent & Loudon Wainwright III, Alone & Together
Saturday, September 24, 7:30pm
Paradise Performing Art Center, 777 Nunneley Tickets, VIP $31, General $27, at door add $4. Post Net, Wilson Printing, Steve’s Music. www.chicotickets.com 345-8136
Art & Jewelry Show
Saturday, September 24, 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Elks Lodge #2026, 1100 Elk’s Lane Admission $5.00.
Strides for Diabetes 5K Run 3K/5K Walk & Prevention Fair
Saturday, October 8, 9:00 to 11:00
Paradise Choraleers’ Performance Monday, October 10, 2:00pm
Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road, 872-3344.
Dottie West Bandstand Tuesday, October 11, 6:00pm
Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road, 872-3344.
Membership 101: Navigating Your Chamber
Tuesday, October 11, 8:30am to 10:00am
Paradise Square Banquet Room, 5550 Skyway, behind the Chamber Join us for coffee and a light breakfast and learn how to leverage Chamber membership through resources and relationships. Session will include networking opportunities. New, established, and nonmembers welcome! monica@ paradisechamber.com; 877-9356
Sunday, September 25, 8:00am to 11:30am
Mr. Peanut Happy Hour
Cozy Diner, 6371 Skyway
Paradise Community Park 3:30pm 876-7297. Register on line www. Atria Paradise, strides4diabetes.com 1007 Buschmann Road, 872-3344.
Tai Chi with Pyramid Michael
18th Annual Women In Business Conference
6th Annual Paradise Cowboy Music and Poetry Gathering
Norton Buffalo Hall 5704 Chapel Drive, 588-0522
Open Mikefull
Chico Family Masonic Center, 1110 W. East Ave, Chico Sophie Konuwa, 895-9017, Konuwaso@butte.edu Or www.buttecollegesbdc.com
Norton Buffalo Hall 5704 Chapel Drive, 877-4995
Quota’s Fall Bunco Bash
Paradise Host Lions Club 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6:45pm
Every Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30pm to 7pm
Wednesdays, 7pm to 10pm
Paradise Rotary
Every Thursday Noon for lunch
Paradise Lutheran Church, 780 Luther Drive
Friends of the Library Book Sale Alternate Saturdays
Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Road Book Sale hours 10:00am to 3:00 pm, except holiday weekends and months with a 5th Saturday.
Paradise Elks Bingo Every Sunday Doors Open 3:00pm
Paradise Elks Lodge, 1100 Elks Lane, Grand Hall, rear entrance
Town Council Meeting
2nd Tuesday of every month 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Town of Paradise - Town Hall, 5555 Skyway, 872-6291 x101
Passages Caregiver Support Group
2nd Thursdays. 10:00am
Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road
SEPTEMBER Veterans’ Benefit Seminar Tuesday, September 20, 6:00pm
Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road, 872-3344. michelle.morley@atriaseniorliving.com
Art and Wine Class
Wednesday, September 21, 6:00pm
Dove’s Gypsy Heart Boutique, 5905 Clark Road Ste. A, 872-2200.
Golden Era Band
Wednesday, September 21, 6:00pm
Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road, 872-3344. michelle.morley@atriaseniorliving.com
Tuesday, September 27, 8:30am to 2:30pm
Wed., September 28, 5:45pm
Craig Memorial Church, 5665 Scottwood, Pearson & Scottwood, downstairs in main church Tickets, $15 at Paradise Travel, Wilson’s Printing or at door, space available. Katie, 877-5673,
OCTOBER 3rd Annual Bare on the Ridge Golf Tournament
Saturday, October 1, 8:00am
Bidwell Park Golf Course, 3199 Golf Course Road, Chico, Anne Sairs, 873-6623, or annie4s@aol.com
Johnny Appleseed Days
Saturday, Oct.1, 9:00 to 5:00 Sunday, Oct 2, 10:00 to 4:00
Thursday, October 13,
Thursday, October 13, 7:00pm
Paradise Performing Arts Center, 777 Nunneley Road www.paradisecowboygathering. com Steve “Woody” Culleton, 521-1984. moesteve@comcast.net
Karaoke Party
Friday, October 14, 3:00pm
Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road, 872-3344.
Paradise Rotary presents the 4th Annual Steak and Lobster Affair Saturday, October 15, 6:00pm
Paradise Ridge Senior Center, 877 Nunneley Road Dean Fender, 518-2173. dean@paradisedirect.com
Paradise Ridge Family Resource Fair Saturday, October 15, 10:00am to 2:00pm
Paradise Masonic Lodge, 5934 Clark Road. Kelly Doty, 872-3896. kdoty@youth4change.org
Archery Shoot: Fall Classic
Sunday, October 16, 7:00am
Terry Ashe Park, 6626 Skyway Paradise Bowhunters Archery Monica Nolan, 877-9356, monica@ Range, Coutolenc Road right on paradisechamber.com Merchants Bar Neil Krivoski, 327-7800, 720-7139. International dogtownarchery@yahoo.com
Bandstand
Tuesday, October 4, 6:00pm
Sunday Champagne Brunch
Oktoberfest Happy Hour
Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road RSVP the number of guests to 872-3344.
Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road, 872-3344.
League of Women’s Voters Candidate Forum
Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Rd Shell Morley, 872-3344
Thursday, October 6, 3:30pm
Lunch & Learn with Wells Fargo Friday, October 7, Noon-1:00pm
Paradise Square Banquet Room 5550 Skyway (Behind the Chamber) Lunch provided; seating limited! RSVP to Monica@ParadiseChamber.com or 877-9356
Sunday, October 16, 11:30am
Monday, October 17, 6:30pm
Paradise Town Hall, 5555 Skyway
Harvest Dance
Tuesday, October 18, 6:00pm
Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road RSVP 872-3344
Golden Era Band
De Sabla Guild Dinner
Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Rd. RSVP 872-3344
De Sabla Guild Hall, 15247 Skyway, Magalia 877-1812. sash1949@yahoo.com
Wednesday, October 19, 6:00pm
Magical Happy Hour Thursday, October 20, 3:30pm
Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Rd RSVP 872-3344
Art and Wine Class
Friday, October 21, 6:00pm
Dove’s Gypsy Heart Boutique, 5905 Clark Road Ste. A Dovie Detches, 872-2200
briefs, from page 1 visits, watering indoor plants, alternating lights and blinds, bringing in mail/newspapers and generally giving the home a “lived in” look. In-home pet care reduces stress for the pet, promotes good health by minimizing exposure to other animals and maintains regular diet and exercise routines. If you’re looking for a bonded and insured pet sitter to look after your furry friends in the comfort of your own home, who is professional, qualified and loves animals, call at 530.762.8096 or email petsittinginparadise530@gmail.com. Book early for the holidays!
Fine Wine & Brews Benefit Local Scholars
On Saturday, November 5, Pine Ridge Women’s Club’s “Fine Wine & Brews” takes place at the Paradise Elks’ Lodge #2026 Grand Hall at 1100 Elk Lane. PRWC supports community organizations and provides scholarships through its Alma Collins and Kim Yamaguchi Scholarship Funds for local students, assisting them until they graduate college. $20 ticket includes tasting glass, food, and tastings from area wineries and breweries; drawings, door prizes, and vendor booths. Tickets: Shirley ,872-7523 or Julie at Center for Spiritual Living, Paradise, 789 Bille Road in Paradise.
Paradise On Ice Rink Returns
Open from November 11, 2016 through January 8, 2017, at Terry Ashe Park at 6626 Skyway, the Paradise Ice Rink offers ice skating sessions, lessons, music, concessions, broomball, holiday themes, special events, and private rentals. Schools, families, churches, and business groups are welcome. The event provides opportunities for sponsors and the area business community including exposure on television, print articles, electronic media, live broadcasts, and special events including Sponsor’s Party, Grand Opening, Santa’s Arrival and others. Contact Dean Moore, 872-6393.
Friday, October 21, 5:00pm
League of Women’s Voters Candidate Forum Monday, October 24, 2:00pm
Paradise Town Hall, 5555 Skyway
Helen Reddy Bandstand
Tuesday, October 25, 12:15pm
Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Rd. Shell Morley, 872-3344
green chemistry with plantbased ingredients, pure essential oils and are never tested on animals. The OSP features the world’s first organic color, care and styling line with certified biodynamic, organic and fair trade ingredients. One-on-one attention provides a relaxing and personal experience. By appointment only; call (530)7621610. OrganicSalonProject. com. 6190 Skyway, Paradise.
SHOR Thrives with New Services
Sojourner’s House on the Ridge (SHOR) recently welcomed Tom Haithcock as Executive Director. A Butte County native, Tom has many years’ experience with low income housing groups. “I’m looking forward to working with the Town of Paradise, as well as local businesses and residents, to improve the lives of local citizens that lack basic needs, and to help integrate them into the Ridge community” said Haithcock. SHOR has experienced growth and an increase in services over the last four years, including facilitating housing arrangements for people with low income. According to SHOR’s new Housing Coordinator, Stephanie Gregorio: “SHOR has evolved and no longer works exclusively with individuals experiencing homelessness.” SHOR, 872-1162; shorparadise.webs.com/
Paradise Rotary Welcomes New President
Trudi Angel, Artistic Director for the Northern California Ballet recently took the reins of The Rotary Club of Paradise. A member of the club for 17 years, Trudi and her husband Wayne traveled to Seoul, Korea for the Rotary International Convention. Trudi’s plans for this year include applying for a grant to replace aging breathing apparatus for the Paradise Fire Department, mini grants to 1st grade classrooms, and donations to various nonprofit organizations and service to our community and world. The club meets every Thursday noon at Paradise Lutheran Church on Skyway, next to Terry Ashe Park.
Tri Tip Dinner for Boys & Girls Club Take Out or Dine In Wednesday, October 26, 5:00pm
Paradise Ridge Senior Center, 877 Nunnely Road Carol 521-4027. cpeterson2750@comcast.net
Very Scary Happy Hour Thursday, October 27, 3:30pm
Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Rd. Shell Morley, 872-3344
Frankenstein Friday Party Costume Party Friday, October 28, 3:00pm
Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Rd. 872-3344 Paradise Interact Club helped repaint the bus stop shelters.
CCCS Seeks Board Member
Children’s Community Charter School is seeking a progressive, experienced community member to offer balance, perspective and guidance as a voting member of the CCCS Governing Board for an initial one year term. Regular meetings are scheduled once monthly in the evening and typically last two to three hours. Special meetings are sometimes necessary. If you are interested in helping provide an excellent education to students, please contact Karen Crist at (530) 877-2227, or submit a letter of interest and CV to kcrist@paradisecccs.org.
Joy Lyn’s Recognized for Packaging and Innovation
Joy Lyn’s Candies won two awards at the Retail Confectioners International (RCI) 2016 convention held in Indianapolis, Indiana. Owners Pam & Bill Hartley were proud to win for Best Marketing/Merchandising Idea for the Yellowstone Kelly Bear Paw piece and for Best Packaging Idea for their three new coordinating packages for products made in cooperation with Sierra Nevada Brewery, the Beer Brittle, Jalapeno Brittle and the Chocolate Crunch. Candy makers Bill and Glenn Hartley also traveled to Baltimore, Maryland to attend the prestigious RCI candy making school to enhance their skills on toffee, caramel and brittle making. Joy Lyn’s Candies is gearing up to open for the store’s 47th candy season October 1st…mark your calendars! Visit Joy Lyn’s at 1183 Bille Road.
PID Seeks Memorabilia
Paradise Irrigation District is celebrating 100 years of providing high quality water to the Ridge community—and the district could use some help from you: Are you related to or know anyone who is a former PID employee from years’ back? Or maybe you know of someone who has a special, old-time story about our community’s water district?
Paradise Rotary Refurbishes Bus Stops A Natural and NonToxic Quest For Beauty The Paradise Rotary Club has Stories will be collected and cleaned, repaired and painted The Organic Salon Project is a natural and non-toxic quest to create a clean hair salon environment free of harsh chemicals, ammonia, paraben, synthetic fragrance, SLS&SLES, petrolatum, mineral oil, EDTA, PEG, PPG & BG, artificial colorants, and cruelty. All products are consciously created using
14 local bus stops installed by The Lions Club years ago. Paradise Irrigation District and Pacific Gas & Electric hosed down the bus stops using their water trucks. The Ridgeview Rangers, a group of students from Ridgeview High School dedicated to community service, and The
shared with the community. Photo will be safely scanned and the district will provide you with a digital copy of the image when they return the photo. Your stories and photos are important to our community’s history. Call Tonya or Mark at 872-0850.
8 September/October 2016 • Ridge Business Journal