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THE PERFECT RETREAT TO NATURE

This 8,300-square-foot luxury lodge rests under the snow-capped Mount Shasta, offering breathtaking winter views of Lake Siskiyou. Built from Canadian Western Red Cedar logs, the home combines rustic charm with modern comfort, making it the perfect winter retreat.

The great room’s towering feature tree and stone fireplace set the scene for cozy evenings. A chef’s kitchen with a Wolf stove and granite countertops is ideal for hearty meals after a day on the slopes. The master suite, with its vaulted ceilings and private deck, provides serene, snow-covered views.

Step outside to enjoy the brisk air from the expansive deck or relax in the hot tub gazebo as snow falls around you. With skiing and snowshoeing nearby at Mount Shasta, winter adventure awaits just beyond your door.

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EDITOR’S NOTE

As winter settles over the North State, we are reminded of the beauty that arises from both grand gestures and small acts of kindness. This month, we celebrate the magic of the holiday season through stories that warm the heart and inspire the spirit.

In this issue, we’ll introduce you to the Carillons Handbell Choir, an intergenerational group that brings joy to others through the sweet sound of handbells. We also honor the legacy of 7-year-old Avalynn Wallace, whose memory lives on through Avie’s Place, a park built by her parents to create an accessible playground for children of all abilities. Their work is a beautiful testament to the power of love and inclusivity.

If you yearn to explore winter wonderlands but want a slower pace than skiing and snowboarding provide, consider the simple joys of snowshoeing. It’s an affordable, peaceful way to enjoy the mountains during this time of year.

Do you still have some holiday shopping to do? Our Winter Wishes gift guide spotlights businesses from all over the North State that are ready to help you check off that list. Shopping local supports our own economy and builds a sense of community, not to mention the excellent customer service you get from shops owned by our friends and neighbors.

Wishing you a holiday season filled with peace, joy and connection.

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“Freshly cut Christmas trees smelling of stars and snow and pine resin— inhale deeply and fill your soul with wintry night.”

—John J. Geddes.

WHAT I ENJOY

KIMBERLY GALE

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A.J., granddaughter Callie, and twin granddaughters Heidi and Scarlett.

FAVORITE PLACE TO VISIT IN THE NORTH STATE & WHY

I've loved living in the North State most of my life. With beautiful lakes, rivers, mountains, and rich cultures to explore, it’s perfect for growing families. There’s always something new to discover—even a new waterfall was found by Whiskeytown Lake recently. The area has changed a lot since I was a kid, and I hope it keeps getting better.

What’s the last picture you took on your phone? It was of my grandson’s kitten climbing in the tree in front of the house. The cat always wants to go outside when we let the dog out, or when we go outside.

If you were able to live in a different country for a year, where would you go? I would love to travel through Germany and visit all the Christmas markets and learn about their traditions for a year.

What’s your guilty pleasure food? Mint chocolate chip ice cream.

What’s the most unusual job you’ve ever wanted to have? A forensic accountant for the cybercrime division. Our elderly often get scammed by scammers on the internet and over the phone. Our elderly do not always have an individual to look out for them.

If you could master any skill, what would it be? I would build Perfectly Festive Holiday Shoppe into the perfect store for everyone to enjoy, and to watch it grow to be the largest Christmas store on the West Coast. I love watching people come into the store. They start laughing and giggling at some of the ornaments and decorations. It seems to touch

people’s hearts and they forget their troubles.

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? A pilot in the Air Force so I could travel the world.

If you could have any superpower for a day, what would it be? To create a better world to live in for my family and the world.

If you could have a lifetime supply of one thing, what would it be? Time to go get my hair cut.

If you could invite any three people (dead or alive) to dinner, who would you choose? My grandma Lorretta Neasham; I loved her stories and her personality, and she was a really good cook. James Miller was an investigator and had a bunch of rentals he used to travel, and I know he would have loved going to Scotland and Ireland. I know the two of them would have enjoyed talking about James’ travels. The third would be Jessica Boyt, my daughter, who loves to travel, and getting to meet her greatgrandmother who I have shared so much about would make her understand why I miss these two people as much as I do now.

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Fairytale Fairytale ending

I grew up in Palo Cedro and graduated from Shasta High, where I was a cheerleader and into music. I dabbled in radio and wanted to stay local, so I went to Shasta College—where I also got to cheer. That’s where I met and started dating Jason. We planned to go to Humboldt together, but our careers just took off. I went to San Francisco, where I spent 17 years as the youngest news anchor at KGO, and 7 years at KFI, the #1 Newstalk station in the country.

But I missed Redding, so I moved back, and here I am— dating the same guy I met in college, and working with the same radio crew I left 30 years ago, but now we are all together again, this time at Q97.

That AA degree from Shasta College was huge for me. As a news anchor I needed to know 10% of everything, and let me be honest, I knew 90% of nothing. However, I knew the right questions to ask because of the general education classes I took.

Jason— I grew up in Anderson and went to Anderson High School. I wanted to become a fish biologist my whole life, so after high school, I got two AAs from Shasta College, one in Natural Resources and one in General Education. I planned to attend Humboldt State University, but I got hired at the Coleman National Fish Hatchery, where I worked for 27 years and loved it!

I had some good instructors at Shasta College who taught me some valuable trade skills. Now, I’m with the Bureau of Reclamation, and we have a million different trades.

So, if school’s not your thing, don’t be afraid to chase the dream of trades. I chased my dream, and achieved it with my AA degrees from Shasta College.

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The Gift of Hope The Gift of Hope The Gift of Hope

When those around him started drinking and experimenting with drugs in high school, Gavin jumped right in. It was when his mom found a pipe in his bedroom that Gavin’s life turned upside down. His mom made his dad take him down to the police department and they put him on probation at age 15.

Angry and rebellious, Gavin ran away from home. While he was away on his own, his drug use began to spiral. When he discovered crystal meth, it was devastating. Totally addicted and unable to work, he turned to crime to fuel his habit. Inevitably, he was caught and arrested, spending 12 years in prison. When he got out of prison, his rampant drug use continued, but Gavin said, “I knew it was my time. I knew I had reached that low point and getting high wasn’t fun anymore.”

Through a number of fortunate circumstances, God lead him to the Good News Rescue Mission where Gavin says, “It allowed me to focus on what should be the priority, and that’s recovery. Digging deep into yourself and figuring out why it is you keep using drugs, and why you were making the desicions you were making...having that time and place to do that was a gift from God.”

Today, he’s changed from a “hopeless dope addict to a hopeless hope addict.” He’s a recipient of the Mike Rowe Ethic Scholarship, employed by a local manufacturing company, and is more hopeful for his future than ever before.

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Bells Will Be Ringing

CARILLON HANDBELL CHOIR

andbells ringing rhythmically together, reverberating recognizable music is a sound that’s pleasing to anyone’s ears. It is likely the reason handbell choirs are so sought after during the holiday season, coming together to play “Jingle Bells,” “Silent Night,” “Joy to the World” and other Christmas favorites for audiences all over their communities.

In Shasta County, the Carillon Handbell Choir is an intergenerational group of ringers sponsored by First Presbyterian Church and St. James Lutheran Church in Redding. They’ve had members from all walks of life in the group; its musicians have 256 years of ringing experience. Currently, Carillons has nine ringers and five substitutes.

Its membership changes as kids graduate from high school, ringers move, retire or pass away. Fortunately, new ringers move to Redding, or some people became curious and picked up the instrument. The bell ensemble is open to those in fifth grade and up who have at least one year of musical instrument experience. The Carillons rehearse at least once a week and they play at three different churches once a month (St. James Lutheran, First Presbyterian and United Methodist).4 continued on page 22

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“Everyone loves bells around wintertime,” says Carillons Director Nancy Schmitt. She has been with the handbell choir in Redding since 1992.

Its 54 Schulmerich handbells and 43 Schulmerich Melody-chimes are kept at the church, paid for through donations, fundraisers and memorial gifts. Every year, a maintenance person comes in from Montana and takes the bells apart, checks for broken springs, replaces washers if needed and makes sure they’re ringing the right octaves. Members of the choir also polish them up nicely after every use and they wear gloves when they ring to prevent oils and tarnishing.

The Carillons have played handbell festivals in Oregon, Virginia and Florida, and have traveled as far away as Germany to help the Castle Church start a bell choir. It started hosting the Redding Handbell Festival in 2008 that usually takes place in mid-October at Crosspoint Church. Handbell choirs from California, Oregon, Nevada and Washington usually come out to play under a professional director.

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However, it’s Christmastime when everyone thinks about handbells.

“Everyone loves bells around wintertime,” says Carillons Director Nancy Schmitt. She has been with the handbell choir in Redding since 1992. “Everyone wants us to come play in December, it’s busy, busy, busy.” They’ve played at Mercy Hospital Guild Gala fundraisers in the past, memorial services, weddings, assisted living facilities and retirement homes, where residents like to hear oldies such as “Camptown Races” and “She’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain.”

However, the most popular songs requested by the Carillons are Christmas songs, and Schmitt says the choir loves playing “Amazing Grace.” Personally, Schmitt’s favorite songs to play are “Holy Holy Holy,” “Joy to the World” and “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today.”

“And different variations of ‘Amazing Grace’. It’s universal; everyone around the world knows that song,” Schmitt says.

Schmitt says that learning to play the bells all depends on the individual. For example, if people have taken trumpet or clarinet lessons in the past and know how to read music, they will pick up handbells faster than someone who’s never been around an instrument.

“If they know how to read the music then they catch on pretty fast,” Schmitt says. Since handbell choirs are available in other communities, people who’ve played before in another town and moved to Redding tend to fit right in. The Carillons use four octaves of bells, four octaves of chimes, mallets and stirring sticks (like what’s used in meditation singing bowls). “Lots of different techniques and sounds come out of the bells besides just the ringing,” Schmitt says. 4

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One member even plays bell trees, which have handles and bells that hook onto each other attached to a stand, and the ringers play them through interloping strings. Or two people can play two bells apiece, making a quartet.

And there is something about hearing a handbell choir that makes tears spring to people’s eyes.

“Yes, people get emotional when they hear the bells, especially around Christmastime. Probably because it brings back memories. Something about the sounding of the bells affects people,” Schmitt says. •

Carillons Handbell Choir • www.carillonshandbellchoir.org

Kayla Anderson is a freelance writer, marketer and action sports enthusiast who grew up wakeboarding on Lake Shasta and learning to ski at Mt. Lassen. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Chico State University and loves to visit her parents in Redding.

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Experience THE magic

DUNSMUIR’S CANDLES IN THE CANYON

ate Clother, executive director of the Dunsmuir Chamber of Commerce, grew up in Dunsmuir and has fond memories of the town’s winter festivals.

“I was a Girl Scout, and I remember being dressed up in a cardboard box painted like a present and walking around in the snow through the parade,” Clother recalls. Now living back in Dunsmuir, Clother hopes to bring that kind of winter magic back for the new younger generation.

Although Clother left Dunsmuir after graduating from high school and came back in 2018, she believes that the Dunsmuir Garden Club originally started the Christmas Tree Lighting and parades that complemented it before the Chamber took it over. “Candles in the Canyon was happening when I moved back here. It stalled during COVID and then we picked it back up last year,” Clother says.

When Clother moved back to Northern California, she also opened the Cedar Grove Center, a Waldorf-inspired school for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Last year, Cedar Grove had a winter faire at the same time as Candles in the Canyon, held on the second Saturday in December at the same time as the town art walk.

“There are a few new art galleries in town that will have receptions,” Clother says. For instance, last year, Darmera Studio, Cobra Lily and the Siskiyou Arts Museum were part of the Candles in the Canyon art walk last year. It also featured live music, artwork and locally made gifts for sale. 4 continued on page 36

Photos courtesy of Cate Clother, Candles in the Canyon

This year, Cedar Grove will again offer beeswax candle dipping activities and wreath making, and it will have a little gnome village for kids as part of Candles in the Canyon. “We build out a room so everything is small…golden silks and twinkly lights hang from the ceiling, there are sheepskins on the floor, and miniature doors that are only accessible for kids to get through,” says Clother. Once inside, the kids can have hot cocoa, take a treat off the cookie tree, and “buy” gifts for their families. “We try to create little moments for children to experience that holiday wonder,” Clother says.

Gary’s Pizzas will do a bake sale again this year, and Bee Kind Bakery & Catering will offer kids activities and spread holiday cheer. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be walking around taking pictures with kids and Revive Church Dunsmuir will spearhead the caroling downtown as the community Christmas Tree is being lit at Upper Pine Street Park. When asked where the “Candles in the Canyon” name came from, Clother thinks back to how Railroad Days was named to pay homage to the town’s close relationship with the railroad industry. When Interstate 5 was installed and became the major thoroughfare, Dunsmuir changed its name to Canyon Days. It was also called River Days at one point before going back to its original Railroad Days name.

“It’s a cozy title, and maybe the carolers will have candles. I always said that the beeswax candle-making related the candles back to the name,” says Clother. The Chamber of Commerce also encourages businesses to decorate their storefronts with lights and hopes the entire town of Dunsmuir and Main Street will be twinkling by Christmas.

“I’m a third-generation Dunsmuirian and have so many great memories of spending the holidays here. I always loved the tree lighting, and as a little kid I remember seeing all the shops lit up; the hustle and bustle of downtown, singing and shopping, and people enjoying themselves.” •

Candles in the Canyon • www.dunsmuir.com

Kayla Anderson is a freelance writer, marketer and action sports enthusiast who grew up wakeboarding on Lake Shasta and learning to ski at Mt. Lassen. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Chico State University and loves to visit her parents in Redding.

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AVIE’S PLACE: A LEGACY OF LOVE AND INCLUSIVITY

hen 7-year-old Avalynn Wallace passed away from acute myeloid leukemia in October 2019, her parents, Nicole and Louie Wallace, were devastated but determined to honor her legacy. To celebrate Avalynn’s memory and bring joy to medically fragile and disabled children, they created Avie’s Place, a two-acre park and playground in Oroville designed to be fully accessible for children of all abilities.

For Nicole and Louie, this vision was deeply personal. Avalynn was diagnosed with leukemia at 4, and the family experienced the challenges of finding accessible outdoor spaces while she was undergoing treatment.

“We visited parks that claimed to be ADA-compliant,” Nicole says, “but the accessible equipment was disappointing.” Determined to provide an inclusive space for all children, they founded Avie’s Place Foundation, aiming to give back to the community that had supported them during Avalynn’s illness.

Avalynn’s courage and vibrant spirit continue to inspire her family. “She was spunky and lit up a room. She was incredibly brave, wise beyond her years, and knew her treatments inside and out,” says Nicole. Avalynn, a middle child with two sisters, Briella, now 14, and Emberlee, now 10, loved

to take charge and often engaged with doctors about her care. “She would challenge doctors, knew the medicines and wanted to understand everything about her condition,” Nicole recalls.

“It was an honor to be her mom.”

The idea for an inclusive playground took shape during Avalynn’s treatment at Stanford University in Palo Alto, where the Wallaces often found themselves searching for accessible places to play. “Avalynn hated feeling like a baby in her wheelchair,” Nicole says. “She wanted to enjoy the playgrounds like any other child, but nothing truly allowed her that freedom.” Inspired by these challenges, the Wallaces envisioned a universally accessible play space, sparking what would become a $4 million communitydriven project in Oroville.4 continued on page 34

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“Every child and family deserves to play without barriers,”

Nicole says.

“We want this park to be a universal playground...”

Working with designers, the Wallaces ensured Avie’s Place would offer more than ramps and basic ADA equipment; it would include features accessible to children in wheelchairs and other medically fragile conditions. The park will include Liberty Swings, which allow children in wheelchairs to enjoy swings without needing to leave their chairs. It will also feature accessible merry-go-rounds, sensory-friendly musical installations, a splash pad and a stream with bridges, creating an interactive, fun-filled space for children of all abilities.

Beyond the playground, the park will include an amphitheater, shaded areas for rest, picnic spaces and cabins near a small lake where families can enjoy overnight stays. “Every child and family deserves to play without barriers,” Nicole says. “We want this park to be a universal playground.”

The land for Avie’s Place was donated and is located at 3656 Oro Bangor Highway, behind The Father’s House Church, where Nicole and Louie serve on the pastoral staff. The project is in its early stages, with the land purchased and initial permits submitted to the county.

To fund the park’s development, Avie’s Place Foundation relies on grants, donations and local partnerships. Nicole has spearheaded efforts to raise awareness and funds through events like the Avie’s Place Color Run that took place in September. The Wallaces have raised $300,000 so far, thanks to monthly donors and a generous $50,000 donation from Home Depot.

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Nicole also channels Avalynn’s story through a children’s book she wrote, “The Courageous Chronicles of Avie Bravelee: The Powerful Necklace.” Avalynn’s journey inspired this story of resilience and hope, aimed at comforting and encouraging other children facing serious health challenges. “Avie Bravelee’s character is based on Avalynn’s reallife courage,” reads an excerpt from Amazon, where the book is available.

As the Wallaces continue working toward their goal, they are grateful for the support they’ve received from the community. “Butte County gave us amazing support during our darkest days,” Nicole says. “Now, we want to give back, creating a space where every child feels safe, joyful and included.” •

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Jennie Blevins hails from Monterey. She is a full-time reporter at the Chico Enterprise-Record newspaper in Chico and a freelance writer for Enjoy magazine. Blevins graduated from Chico State University with a degree in print journalism and has a master’s degree in magazine writing from New York University. She lives with her husband, Donald, and their adorable dog, Tulla.

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The Greenville Rancheria’s new Community Resource Center located at 2 Sutter Street, Suites B&D in Red Bluff is opening to the public this month. Providing services to those that may be homeless or at risk of homelessness with program assessment, enrollment, and navigation. Let Greenville Rancheria help you on your journey to wellness with resources for adults with disabilities, clients that are engaged in Adult Protective Services, and families with children who are receiving child welfare services. Clients that are eligible may receive funding for wrap around services that could help folks stay in secure, safe, and affordable housing.

In addition to housing programs, the center has a library of tribal and community resources in a space that feels warm and welcoming for the whole family. Visit us to find resources for clothing, food, children/families, seniors, behavioral health, domestic violence, special needs, literacy, and education, or even just a fun community event. Our knowledgeable staff will help you find the best resources for your family.

Meet our Resource Center Staff:

Kari Hinkle, Community Resource Center (CRC) Director, has always been a champion for community causes. She has worked in healthcare for decades and has enjoyed helping those in need. She has recent experience working in housing programs, and she looks forward to continuing serving those in need of housing placement and stabilization.

Chelsea Funtanilla, Assistant to the CRC Director, has two decades of experience working in the field of social services in the medical and resource center settings, helping clients experiencing cancer find needed resources.

Greenville Rancheria looks forward to collaborating with our community partners to provide resources that make a lasting impact in the North State.

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SNOWSHOEING THE NORTH STATE

any winter sports, like skiing and snowboarding, require a certain level of skill and disposable income. But snowshoeing offers another, perhaps more accessible way to experience the wintery wonderland of southern Siskiyou County. “For most people, if they can walk, they can snowshoe,” says Robin Kohn, the owner and operator of Mount Shasta Fun Guide, who has led guided outdoor adventure trips in the area for nearly 35 years and has written a book detailing several backcountry routes.

Snowshoeing as a popular winter activity in North America really took hold in the 1840s, when the first Snow Shoe Club in Montreal, Canada, was founded. But the snowshoe’s more humble and murky origins actually go back thousands of years and span multiple continents, revealing the basic human ingenuity that enabled hunters, gatherers, traders and trappers to navigate deep snow. “A snowshoe is basically a lightweight platform that allows a person to walk on snow without4 continued on page 41

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“You can snowshoe on Castle Lake when it’s frozen, and people can snowshoe up at Bunny Flat. I mean, it’s endless. And for people who feel more comfortable and safer knowing they’re on a sanctioned trail or where they know they can’t get lost, we also have just under a mile and a half of marked snowshoe trails at the Mount Shasta Nordic Center where people can also bring their dogs..."

sinking in, and typically has crampons on the bottom that work as a traction device. But there are many variations of snowshoes, depending on how they’re being used,” explains Kohn.

No matter the age or skill level, a variety of snowshoe experiences can be had around Mount Shasta. “You can snowshoe on Castle Lake when it’s frozen, and people can snowshoe up at Bunny Flat. I mean, it's endless. And for people who feel more comfortable and safer knowing they’re on a sanctioned trail or where they know they can’t get lost, we also have just under a mile and a half of marked snowshoe trails at the Mount Shasta Nordic Center where people can also bring their dogs.”

Another cool thing held at the Nordic Center is a winter ecology tour with Rebecca Franco that’s geared to all ages and abilities. “The purpose of that event is to just explore the flora and the fauna of the area,” explains Justi Hansen, the executive director of the Siskiyou Outdoor Alliance that operates the Nordic Center. This year, if all goes to

plan, the Nordic Center will expand to include a lodge with a state-of-the-art ramp for easy access for adaptive skiers and walkers. “Accessibility and inclusivity are really important to us as an organization. It will also be nice because the lodge will have a rental center, warm drinks and a cozy seating area for people to hang out and socialize.”

There’s also the freedom of exploring Mount Shasta’s backcountry, with a number of guided tour options. “I get a lot of people calling who want to go up on the mountain snowshoeing, and I typically do a two-hour tour that starts either at Red Fir Flat, which is at 6,400 feet elevation, or Bunny Flat, which is around 7,000 feet. That’s a bit of a steeper climb, so I typically decide depending on the group.”

This year, they are also adding a Sacred Sites Snowshoe Tour which visits three sacred sites on Mount Shasta. “It’s a little longer tour, and I’d say more of an intermediate tour, but people love to have that kind of experience on the mountain,” says Kohn. 4 continued on page 43

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"There are different techniques if it's deep powder, and I do teach people how to walk on the ice. The other thing that’s nice is that I’m the one breaking trail most of the time. I also get a lot of people who come from areas where maybe they've never been in the snow or at elevation, so I always also go over things like how to dress properly, and what to be aware of in terms of things like avalanche danger...”

Not only does she provide the snowshoe rental with the package, but she also provides valuable insight to improve technical ability, and knowledge of the area itself. “There are different techniques if it's deep powder, and I do teach people how to walk on the ice. The other thing that’s nice is that I’m the one breaking trail most of the time. I also get a lot of people who come from areas where maybe they've never been in the snow or at elevation, so I always also go over things like how to dress properly, and what to be aware of in terms of things like avalanche danger,” notes Kohn.

Kohn is also willing to customize an experience. “If someone called and requested Castle Lake, I'd be more than happy to take people there. Same with McCloud Falls, where you can snowshoe to a waterfall. That, of course, is cool, but it's also a more strenuous hike and very snow-dependent based on its lower elevation.”

Whatever route someone chooses to explore, it’s one more way to get outdoors and appreciate the natural beauty of the region. And, as Kohn says, it’s as easy as right out the back door. “Even if the roads get closed up the mountain or going to Castle Lake, as long as there's snow in town, we can still always do a snowshoe tour.”•

Guided tours with Robin Kohn: www.mountshastaguide.com

Mount Shasta Nordic Center: www.mtshastanordic.org

Megan Peterson is a freelance storyteller who loves her family, her pets, and Northern California. Her favorite part of writing is finding flow, and she always relishes a touching human story. Aside from Enjoy, she’s typically busy writing and producing for television, having created more than 220 hours of on-air content on networks ranging from National Geographic to Netflix.

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Now, a number of Hurlbut’s endearing creations are sold out of the Trading Post in Fort Jones, and she does personal orders when she can. “I’ve got an order right now for three baby blankets that I’m working on that’s interesting, mostly because this friend's mother used to buy baby blankets from my mother, and now both of our mothers have passed away, and so she comes to me for the baby blanket orders. So, it’s like a second generation of working together.”

t’s amazing what can be created with a simple hook, some yarn and thread when they’re put in the hands of a talented crafter like Lorrayne Hurlbut, the creative force behind Hurlbut Crafts, who has found a special niche making crocheted stuffed animals. “Each pattern is different. Some of them you start at the head and work all the way down. There are others that you do the legs and then go all the way up. And then, there are ones like these little dragons that had 22 individual pieces. That one took me longer to sew together than it did to actually make all the pieces.”

Hurlbut knits, as well, but it’s the crocheting she likes best. “Knitting takes too long. I like to see my results faster, so I crochet. It also helps me use up the yarn faster which is good, because at one point I had probably 50 totes of yarn.”

Hurlbut comes from a long line of crafters. “I did crocheting and knitting way back in the 1960s when I was in grammar school. My mom always knitted and crocheted, my grandmothers knitted and crocheted, so I just carried on. We also did a lot of woodwork and ceramics. Then, it kind of fell to the wayside, and I got busy raising four girls. I didn't really get back into it until around 1996 when my husband was in a bad car accident. And, while I sat with him in the hospital for a month, I made him an afghan and it all started back again from there. First it was mainly hats and baby blankets. I didn't get into doing the little animals until around 2013.”

Hurlbut also tries to give each item she creates a unique personality. “I usually try to not do things exactly alike unless somebody requests it. So, the horses might be the same pattern, but they’ll be different colors,” she says. “If I’ve got a good seller, I’ll do three or four at a time because it just goes faster to do all of the heads, and then all of the ears at the same time. But when I put them together, I’ve got three or four done, but they all look different.”

Hurlbut has spent years mastering her craft, and isn’t afraid to keep pushing herself to try new things. “If it’s something different, I'll try it one way. If that doesn’t work, I'll try it a different way. Like any art, it's not something that you’re going to pick up just overnight. You’re not going to be able to create a sweater just because you sat down for an hour and learned how to work that hook and yarn. I’ve got a lot of little dolls I want to try that are based off some drawings my granddaughter did when she was around 12. Of course, I've stuck them in a file somewhere, so I may still may get around to it when I finally figure out which of the pattern binders they’re in.”

A busy person by nature who “does a little bit of everything,” crocheting also provides Hurlbut with a healthy winter outlet that she greatly appreciates. “Now, with the weather changing where we don’t have the garden and yard work, I’m able to work on more stuff during the daytime. It’s also something I can generally do. I’ve got fibromyalgia, so there’s a lot of physical stuff some days that I just can’t get out and do, but I can almost always sit and crochet.” •

Find Lorrayne Hurlbut on Facebook Craftwork is also generally available at the Trading Post in Fort Jones

Megan Peterson is a freelance storyteller who loves her family, her pets, and Northern California. Her favorite part of writing is finding flow, and she always relishes a touching human story. Aside from Enjoy, she’s typically busy writing and producing for television, having created more than 220 hours of on-air content on networks ranging from National Geographic to Netflix.

Merry Christmas from your Northern California Antique Dealers!

The best gift of the holiday season is time together with family. This year, why not take a nostalgic trip with loved ones to your local antique shops? These stores are filled with unique finds and gifts that bring back memories and make perfect presents.

Explore the aisles, discover treasures, and share stories of days gone by. It’s a great way to connect with family and show the younger generations what Grandma or Grandpa might have loved. So, take an hour, a

BUILDING A COMMUNITY

FOCUSING ON KIDS AT MATRIX CARDS AND GAMES

Within a scant year under new ownership, the popular Matrix Cards and Games in Redding rose to become one of the top Pokemon card sellers in the country, and this did not go unnoticed by Pokemon – which honored store owner Drew Silva with a rare invitation to join the players at the Pokemon World Championship in Honolulu.

“They actually paid for me to go to Hawaii and summit with Pokemon International for five days before the World Championship started,” says Silva, who with wife Kaylee co-owns Matrix Cards and Games. “It was a pretty incredible experience.”

Every place he went, there were Aloha trainers, because in Pokemon, a player is called a trainer. Every restaurant had drinks named after characters from the internationally renowned card game. In the convention center, he saw the 36 countries represented for the games, but only he and 16 other stores worldwide were invited to summit with

Pokemon Company International. What did a tiny card and game store in Redding do to receive such a grand reception? The Silvas possess a modern business sense, so for the first time in the store’s 10-year existence, Matrix Cards and Games expanded into social media and e-commerce. A core community formed around the store and sales boomed. Then Pokemon International sent someone

“WE KNEW THAT IF WE COULD BUILD A POKEMON COMMUNITY, WE COULD BUILD SOMETHING THAT WAS GOING TO BE KID-FRIENDLY,” HE SAYS. “AND IF YOU CAPTIVATE THE HEARTS OF KIDS, YOU’LL NATURALLY CAPTIVATE THE HEARTS OF PARENTS AND THOSE INVOLVED.”

to their store incognito, a secret player who reported back to Japan that this place was indeed worthy of the company’s attention.

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game community. “We had no idea how successful we were,” says Silva. “We knew that if we could build a Pokemon community, we could build something that was going to be kid-friendly,” he says. “And if you captivate the hearts of kids, you’ll naturally captivate the hearts of parents and those involved.”

One of those hearts belongs to a bus driver for Millville School. Rick Bashaw witnessed a dramatic change in his son Timmy, 12, who had fixated on Pokemon cards since age 6. “He was quite timid and antisocial,” Bashaw says. “And we went, and his head really just exploded because Pokemon, that’s like his second language. I was so ecstatic and happy for him to find a place where he can be himself and be able to talk to other kids about things he really enjoys.”

For the past year and a half, Bashaw has brought his son and younger daughter to Matrix Cards and Games nearly every week. He’s learned of other benefits Pokemon offers. “It helps build communication, mathematics. Game players learn trust, on what the other person says and what cards they lay down,” he says. “And the store itself is phenomenal. Just the way they focus on the kids and get them in there and get them playing and giving them free cards and stuff so they can learn and move forward.”

Naturally, this store offers more games than just Pokemon – Magic the Gathering, Dungeons and Dragons and Warhammer 40K, to mention a few. And not just games. You will find accessories, miniatures, painting kits. The shelves here are filled, and Silva says their inventory tops 25,000 items. He also says a lot of them come with a learning curve, so he made sure to hire select staff with distinct expertise.

“When you walk into Matrix Cards and Games, you get a catered experience,” he explains. “If you say, ‘Hey, I’m here for cards,’ we have an expert in that field. If you say, ‘Hey, I’m here for paint and models,’ we have an expert in that field. If you say you’re here for board games, we have an expert in that field.”

In each area of the divided building, in the store and the play room, hangs a whiteboard calendar showing the dates that each game league meets to play. Every square in those calendars is filled in, many with more than one event. And the games are all old-school games, batteries not needed. Silva emphasizes that this is by design. No screens.

“We’ve seen families with kids who were heavily, heavily addicted to tablets and really struggled to even look adults in the eyes because they didn’t have those social skills,” he says. “We put them in front of a board game like Ticket to Ride, and watch those kids light up when they start playing. For us, that’s the coolest thing.”

Anyone looking for a retreat from the quick gratification and distraction of tablets and phones can find hands-on gaming fun, playing while communicating with others, face to face. Many, children and adults, have found friends here at Matrix Cards and Games, and all who have tried out one or more of those calendar listings have found a tightly knit, yet welcoming, community of dozens, eager for more players.

And who knows? Maybe you will be one of the chosen few to receive the coveted invitation to join the World Championship. •

Matrix Cards and Games • 1185 Hilltop Drive, Redding www.matrixcardsandgames.gg Richard

Bell Plaza Now Open

As part of The McConnell Foundation’s commitment to downtown Redding revitalization, Bell Plaza (located on the corner of California and Shasta Streets) is the intersection of bikes, burgers and people and is now open for business.

The bricks from the historic Bell Rooms breathe new life into downtown with the addition of Shasta Bike Depot and Pipeline Craft Taps & Kitchen.

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JOYFUL VOLUNTEER

MAKING AN IMPACT WITH DENISE YERGENSON

enise Yergenson got an early start in community service when she was elected student body president in the eighth grade. She found a calling in working with and on behalf of others, “and I just kept going.”

The genesis of that calling can be traced to Yergenson’s late mother, Dee Richmond, who modeled altruistic behavior throughout Yergenson’s childhood and beyond. “My motivation to get involved comes from my mom, who served on the PTA even after her kids were out of school. She was the booster club president at Marysville High, and she and her best friend Daisy served on the school board,” Yergenson says.

A native of Yuba City, Yergenson graduated from Lindhurst High School in 1978, studied at Yuba College for two years and earned a bachelor’s degree from Chico State University. She met her husband, Randy, a sales rep for Western Business Products and a Simpson University football coach, while working at the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce.

The couple moved to Redding in 1986 and she went to work with Lou Gerard at the Redding Chamber of Commerce. One of Yergenson’s first assignments involved laying the groundwork for Leadership Redding, a civic enrichment program now in its 39th year. An 11-year stint in marketing at Mercy Medical Center followed before Yergenson joined Caltrans as a public information officer, a position she’s held for 23 years.

Her job at Caltrans started just before 9-11 and the fallout from the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington D.C. became her first emergency operation as a PIO. During less-stressful times, Yergenson performs districtwide outreach and fields calls on everything from traffic cameras to highway rest stops.

Her community involvement with schools coincided with the arrival of Yergenson’s two children, daughter Kaitlyn and son Dane. Yergenson joined the Camp Fire Girls board, including a term as president, and spent 14 years as a trustee for the Redding School District.

Other previous commitments include the parent clubs at Shasta Meadows Elementary School, Bonnyview Elementary Schools, Sequoia Middle School and Shasta High, as well as the the Shasta High School Sports Boosters Club. She also served for four years on the Shasta Union High School District Bond Oversight Committee, helping direct capital improvement programs at district high schools funded by a $57million bond approved by voters in November 2016.

“I’m passionate about public education,” Yergenson says. Jim Cloney, Shasta Union High School District superintendent, agrees. “From a community involvement point, Denise is very generous with her time. Anybody that willing to be that generous I hold in high regard. She’s very open, a very good communicator and very interested in making Redding and Shasta County a very good place,” Cloney says.

“FROM A COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT POINT, DENISE IS VERY GENEROUS WITH HER TIME. ANYBODY THAT WILLING TO BE THAT GENEROUS I HOLD IN HIGH REGARD. SHE’S VERY OPEN, A VERY GOOD COMMUNICATOR AND VERY INTERESTED IN MAKING REDDING AND SHASTA COUNTY A VERY GOOD PLACE...”

Serving on a school board can be “very, very thankless work,” Cloney says, and he applauds Yergenson and others “willing to do that, to serve in that capacity and putting a lot out there” to improve schools in the community.

Beyond her interest in schools, Yergenson volunteers her time with the Redding Fashion Alliance as board chair, a nonprofit that fosters careers in fashion design and textile arts, and with Pathways to Housing, a nonprofit dedicated to helping unhoused people get off the street and into supportive housing.

The Community Foundation of the North State’s Women’s Fund is another organization close to Yergenson’s

“I TELL MY KIDS: START SMALL AND YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY.”

heart and she says she enjoys taking part in a unique form of collective philanthropy that works to improve women’s lives through a variety of programs. She says the Women’s Fund’s “Bright Smiles” program, which funded dental work for women to help them reenter the workforce, was particularly gratifying. To date, the Women’s Fund has awarded 51 grants totaling $563,000.

Former Redding Mayor Kristen Schreder served with Yergenson on the Redding School District board and on the Women’s Fund committee and calls her “a joyful volunteer. She’s all in on whatever board she’s serving.”

Yergenson also has been involved with service organizations, having spent several years in Soroptimist International and 23 years and counting with the Redding East Rotary Club. “All of it has been rewarding,” Yergenson says. “I tell my kids: start small and you can make a difference in the community.” •

Jon Lewis is a Redding-based writer with more than 40 years of experience. A longtime San Francisco Giants fan, his interests include golf, fishing and sharing stories about people, places and things. He can be reached at jonpaullewis@ gmail.com.

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HOLIDAYS ON THE HOMESTEAD AT WILLIAM B. IDE ADOBE STATE HISTORIC PARK

or those who feel the holidays have become too commercial, an antidote may be a step back to the 1850s at William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park.

Holidays on the Homestead, the park’s annual celebration of 1850s-era holiday traditions, promises to be a fun event for all ages and a peek into the lives of homesteaders making their way during the California Gold Rush era.

A foot bridge leads from the park’s visitor center to the historic homestead, and the staff and volunteers refer to it as the bridge of time. On December 11, from 11am to 3pm, the bridge of time will lead visitors to a holiday wonderland where they can make citrus and tin-punch tree ornaments as well as candles and rag dolls, see wool spun into yarn and much more. In a nod to the modern age, a tree will be decorated to time-period specifications and will be perfect for selfies. A Christmas bag, similar to a piñata, will be opened at 2pm so kids can scramble for old fashioned candy.

The park works in tandem with the Ide Adobe Interpretive Association to create a living history experience that will engage upwards of 50 volunteers and 10 staff, all in period costumes, to demonstrate and tell the stories of people who moved into California during the early Gold Rush. The two-acre park boasts an adobe house, woodshop, blacksmith shop, smoke house, outhouse, school room and candle making shed. An 1850s-era garden has been planted with specialties such as Bidwell Cassava grown by John Bidwell and Jenny Lind Cabbage, as well as Victoria rhubarb.

Blacksmiths will demonstrate their craft and artisans will support guests in making knitting and crochet projects while three sets of musicians roam the property, including the Red Bluff High School Victorian Carolers. Warm wassail and treats will be served.4 continued on page 36

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a fun event for all ages and a peek into the lives of homesteaders making their way during the California Gold Rush era.

“Interpretation is making history more interesting to people through common objects...”

“I made a special phone call to the North Pole and thankfully he answered the phone,” she says.

State Park Interpreter Heather Lee even locked down an extra-special visit from Mr. Saint Nicholas to hear holiday wishes from children. “I made a special phone call to the North Pole and thankfully he answered the phone,” she says.

Lee, who has been at the park for three years, loves Holidays on the Homestead because “it brings people together in a way that is warm and festive and celebratory.” The experiential aspect of the event allows people to celebrate history in a way that is visceral and real. The volunteers create back stories for their characters and understand why they are wearing the particular clothes they put on for the event, as well as why they are in California and how they arrived. “Interpretation is making history more interesting to people through common objects,” she adds.

The park’s Story Walk, a collaborative project with the Tehama County Library, will be set up with The Night Before Christmas. Stations of book pages are set up along the river from the Visitor Center to the bridge of time so people can read the classic story.

Holidays on the Homestead is a fundraiser for the park and interpretive association and will help keep volunteers in costumes and buildings kept up. Entrance fees are $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 3 and up. Toddlers under 3 enter for free. Families of up to five guests can enter for $15. A general store is available with educational toys and games available for sale.

In addition to this special holiday event, the park hosts immersive field trips for fourth graders throughout the school year, as well as an annual Pollinator Party that celebrates all things pollinator during State Park Week. The Story Walk is hosted with a different book for 10 months out of the year.

The William B. Ide Adobe State Park is one of those places that readers may recognize by name from its interstate sign, but haven’t yet visited. Lee laughs that it was true even for her. “Just like everyone else who comes into our visitor center, I had passed the sign on Interstate 5 a million times and never stopped in.” If that’s true for you, December 11 is the ideal time to make a first visit.

“We really enjoy helping the community celebrate their own history but also understand other people’s history, because there were so many different people here in the 1850s,” she adds. •

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21659 Adobe Road, Red Bluff December 11, 11am-3pm

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Gift List

With so much going on during the holidays, it’s always nice to get a bit of help. Our list below provides just a little assistance in making sure you remember all those special people this holiday season!

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Holiday Craft Fair

The holiday spirit will be on display at the 27th annual Holiday Craft Fair at the College of the Siskiyous on Friday, December 6, from 5 to 8pm, and Saturday, December 7, from 9am to 3pm. Approximately 60 vendors, local and regional, will be selling handmade, home-crafted items perfect for the holiday season or the whole year round. Whether you are looking for jewelry, woodcrafts, metal art, hand sewn or knitted items, food items and more, there is something for everyone at the COS Holiday Craft Fair. Admission is $3 per person. Santa Claus is also planning to stop by and visit the Craft Fair on Saturday, December 7 from 11am to 1pm.

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IT'S THE MOST wonderful TIME OF THE YEAR

“Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those who need it most.”

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THE MOST MEMORABLE GIFTS

he holidays are a shiny time of year, marked by goodwill, grand gestures and those small, seemingly inconsequential kindnesses that have a way of staying with us. The warm, happy feelings that are evoked as friends and family meet – as strangers become friends and the joy of the season leaves every heart fuller than it came – linger long after the calendar turns. There is inherent joy in receiving beautifully packaged gifts during the holidays, but there is pure magic in the giving, too.

Gifts are often thought to be something tangible, an item that can be held, played with, worn or admired. But sometimes the best gifts come in the form of a person, an experience, or an indelible, lifeshifting feeling. This month, we asked Enjoy Magazine readers to share the most memorable gift they have ever given or received. Their responses are gifts we will cherish for always. 4

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THE GIFT THAT WROTE MY FUTURE

“The best Christmas gift I ever received was an Olivetti Studio 45 typewriter when I was 14. It was a manual, portable model that my parents gave me. They knew I dreamed of being a newspaperman, and the gift was their way of saying, ‘We believe in you.’ The typewriter was tangible proof of that. I spent countless hours typing away, crafting stories and honing my skills. That typewriter shaped my identity and became the foundation of a 50-year career in journalism, a career that paid the bills and brought me indescribable joy. The typewriter keys typed out my career, stroke by stroke, word by word, page by page. Every article I wrote was a testament to the faith my parents placed in me. I am forever grateful. Their encouragement was the true gift, pointing me in the right direction and shaping my future. I love being a newspaperman, and I love my parents for believing in me.”

- Terry O.

SANTA'S SWEETEST GIFT

“When I was 5 years old, my cousins and I received a hobby horse from Santa. It seemed like a magical thing, giving us tons of giggles, keeping us from getting under foot of my mom, aunt and Nana as they cooked the Christmas dinner, and imbuing the spirit of sharing. When I found this 65-year-old photo – with our faces showing pure joy at the occasion – it reminded me of why we all still remember that special gift and talk about it every year at the holidays.”

- Marla O.

THE LIVING GIFT

“My parents had six kids within a span of 10 years. Looking back, it was wonderfully chaotic, but growing up in such a close, loving family was a true gift. One of my favorite holiday memories is from when I was 15. My oldest brother, who was serving in the Army, surprised us with an unexpected visit. I still remember the pure joy that filled the room as he walked through the door on Christmas morning, a big smile on his face and his Army duffle bag slung over his shoulder. Having the whole family together that Christmas felt magical and seeing my parents so happy made it the best gift of all.”

- Ronda A.

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DASHING THROUGH

A GIFT WITH WINGS

“More than eight years ago, I lost my 18-year-old son, Brady, in a motorcycle accident. It's a life-defining moment that forever changed me and my family. We've done various things to keep his memory alive, but holidays are tough. Brady was probably in elementary school when he made an angel out of paper plates and glitter for a holiday art project. It was stashed away with all the kids' stuff. One day, when my partner Michelle and I were talking about finding a permanent angel for our Christmas tree, she said, ‘Why don't we use Brady's angel?’ It has been a fixture atop our tree for several years and is a reminder that Brady might not be here physically, but he is still alive in everything he touched.”

- Aaron W.

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LEGACY IS A GIFT

A GIFT WRAPPED

tartan plaid bathing suit. Growing up in Southern California, swimsuits were essential, but this Christmas present was different. With its one-piece design and playful ruffles, it felt like couture and wearing it made my next birthday party extra special. That plaid suit stayed with me, influencing my style in Christmas dresses and kilt-style skirts, blending festive tradition with everyday wear. Sometimes, it’s the smallest gifts that leave the deepest marks—a little plaid swimsuit that started my fashion obsession and still colors my memories today.”

- Yvonne M.

“A few years ago, for Christmas, my dad gave me this book that he created for his junior high project. He created this back in 1957, building the wood cover in his garage with his dad. It is beautifully written, and it’s a piece of history. As a writer myself, I cherish this. The dedication reads: ‘This report is dedicated to Bob Anderson who having been in Japan for two years helped to inspire a good feeling towards the people and country of Japan.’ My dad was referring to former Redding Mayor, Robert Anderson. This ‘report’ is a 65-page hardbound book written in amazing cursive, and he totally underplays it. Writing something like this is what I aspire to, and maybe this also helped inspire my own love of travel.”

- Kayla A.

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EXPERIENCE IS A GIFT

“I’ve always considered travel one of the best gifts I could ever give myself, and one I’ve always wanted to share with my family. Raising my son as a citizen of the world – one who finds love, respect, and appreciation for people, cultures and places he’s never encountered – has been at the top of my list of priorities as a parent. When the world was still reeling from the ripple-effects of the pandemic, my husband, son and I applied for passports. We knew it would be a while before we would put them to use, but having something to look forward to after a period of such uncertainty felt like hope in action. Just before Christmas, those passports arrived. We tucked them in our son’s first grown-up luggage set – a gift within a gift. He was excited about the luggage, but his smile when he saw the passports was joy personified.”

- Kimberly B.

THE LONGAWAITED GIFT

“The best and most memorable gift was the gift of a healthy baby boy on December 30, 2023. After a few years of trying unsuccessfully to start a family, the news of a healthy pregnancy early in 2023 felt like a gift in itself. But the fear of complications didn’t fully leave until the early morning hours of December 30 – after nearly 24 hours of labor. The moment I heard him cry and held him in my arms, I knew God had blessed us with a miracle and the best gift I could ever have imagined. Welcome to the world, little one.” •

- Katie H.

“Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts. ” Janice Maeditere

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Budget Blinds Giving Spirit & Giving Back!

Jerry and his staff are off and rolling on the “Ted’s Bikes 4 Kids,” collecting new bikes for foster kids at Christmas. Bikes will be distributed within the community. This is a labor of love for Jerry and his team at Budget Blinds. If you wish, bring new pre-built or boxed bicycles to Budget Blinds. Cash donations will go to purchasing more bikes. Jerry and his team will take it from there!

The Kindness Revolution is all about spreading Kindness. We want to thank all our sponsors and vendors who helped make this last year possible. We are looking forward to connecting with more sponsors who want to support small business and give back to our Community. Merry Christmas!

A Delicious Tradition

GINGERBREAD PANCAKE WREATH

This gingerbread pancake wreath makes for a warm, seasonal treat that’s perfect for Christmas morning or a holiday brunch. It’s a fun way to serve up breakfast while adding a touch of Christmas cheer to the table!

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 T brown sugar

1 T baking powder

1 T ground ginger

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

½ tsp. ground nutmeg

¼ tsp. salt

1½ cups milk

2 large eggs

¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

1 tsp. vanilla extract

¼ cup molasses

Powdered sugar, for dusting

For garnish: Fresh mint leaves, red and green candy or sprinkles

INSTRUCTIONS:

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and molasses until well combined.

Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. The batter will be thick, so don't overmix.

Step 4: Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with cooking spray or a little melted butter.

Step 5: To create a wreath-shaped pancake, you can either spoon the batter directly onto the griddle in a round shape or cook individual round pancakes and arrange them into a wreath once they're done. Cook each pancake for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

Step 6: Once the pancakes are cooked, arrange them on a serving platter in a circular shape to form a wreath.

Step 7: Dust the wreath with powdered sugar for a snow-like effect.

Optional: Decorate with fresh mint leaves to represent holly, and scatter red and green candy or sprinkles for a festive touch.

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Looking for the perfect spot for a relaxing getaway? Gift certificates are available. Indian Creek Lodge is located on the Trinity River. Sixteen cozy, spotless rooms including kitchenettes with patios and BBQs. Pet friendly rooms available. A newly added vacation home sleeps 6-8, perfect for families and groups. Indian Creek Cafe has reopened for delicious dinners. The 2024 Steelhead season is shaping up to be excellent on Trinity River. Located 30 minutes from Redding. Mention “Enjoy1124” for a 20% discount.

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Rainbow sapphires are special for several reasons. Their vibrant array of colors—ranging from blues and pinks to yellows and greens—makes them visually striking and unique. These showcase a blend of hues, symbolizing diversity and harmony often associated with love, loyalty, and emotional balance, making them meaningful choices for jewelry. The rarity of these gemstones adds to their allure, as each stone is distinct due to natural variations. Their beauty and significance make rainbow sapphires a cherished choice for both collectors and romantics alike.

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Not sure what to get the person who has everything? Give the gift of relaxation. With more than 20 years serving the Redding area, Urban Retreat Day Spa has repeatedly won Best Day Spa, Best Massage and Best Facial in the North State. Treat yourself or that special someone this holiday season.

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Parallel Tax is a full-service tax planning, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll company, proudly owned by a USMC infantry veteran. Additionally, two of their team are spouses of veterans, bringing a strong sense of service and dedication to their work. Visit them at 1147 Hilltop Drive, Redding, or online at www.paralleltaxes.com for more information. They look forward to earning your business and helping make your financial life stress-free. Darien Croce, CRPC®, CRPS®, AIF®, CTC, EA, NTPI Fellow® Principal - Parallel Wealth Management

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Aquarium Pets has a little something—or a little someone—for everyone! Birds of all sizes, lizards, snakes, fish and aquariums. Or maybe something special for your furry friends to say ‘Merry Christmas’? For over 40 years, Aquarium Pets in Red Bluff has been the go-to place for all things pets. Merry Christmas from Aquarium Pets!

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Happy holidays from the Market Street Blade and Barrel family to yours! Join them seven days a week for lunch, happy hour, dinner and weekend brunch. Savor their craft cocktails, explore the Whisky Bar (open daily), and treat yourself to the best cocktails in town. Looking for the perfect gift? Gift cards are available all day, and they’d love to host your holiday parties in the banquet room! Follow them on Facebook and Instagram @marketstreetbladeandbarrel for more info.

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A FEW SIMPLE ACTS OF HOLIDAY KINDNESS TO SPREAD SOME CHEER

he true spirit of Christmas lies in kindness and generosity. As we celebrate, we have a beautiful opportunity to spread joy to those around us. Even small acts of kindness can make a difference in someone’s holiday season and sometimes the simplest gestures carry the most heartfelt impact. Here are some simple ways to share holiday cheer with friends, family, and neighbors:

SEND A HOLIDAY CARD: Spread warmth by sending a thoughtful holiday card to a friend or family member, especially someone you may not see often. A handwritten note can be a meaningful reminder of your appreciation for them.

VOLUNTEER IN YOUR COMMUNITY: The holiday season is the perfect time to lend a hand at local shelters, food pantries, or senior centers. Whether you’re serving a meal, sorting donations or just spending time with those in need, your presence can make a difference.

PAY IT FORWARD: Simple gestures, like buying coffee for the person behind you, can be unexpected bright spots in someone’s day. Or surprise a neighbor with a plate of holiday cookies. Small, thoughtful gestures like these can make someone’s day and can inspire others to pass it along.

HELP A STRANGER: Offer to carry someone’s groceries, hold a door or lend a helping hand to a busy parent at the store. When others witness or experience small acts of kindness, it encourages them to keep the holiday cheer going.

Kindness connects us, and when we act with compassion and care, we bring the true spirit of the season into every interaction. This Christmas, let’s focus on spreading joy and uplifting others in ways that will last well beyond the holidays.

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The holidays are about sharing joy with the people who matter most. At The UPS Store on Churn Creek, we’re here to help make your season special, from festive invitations to secure shipping, so every card, gift, and memory brings a little more cheer to our community. We are in the Save Mart Shopping Center across the freeway from Costco. Stop in today! locations.theupsstore.com/ca/ redding/4653-churn-creek-rd 4653 Churn Creek Road, Redding

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Having been in business since 1990, Campbell, Clark & Vienneau zealously advocate for their clients in the areas of Estate Planning (Wills & Trusts), Probate, Medi-Cal Planning, Conservatorships, Special Needs Trusts, Will and Trust Contests, and Probate Litigation. Their staff is ready to serve your legal needs.

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Dandelion has been a part of the Downtown Redding landscape for more than 25 years. Providing elevated styles for every woman with their handpicked pieces. They are happy to provide a wide variety of clothing for different lifestyles. The holidays are a magical time at Dandelion.... be sure to stop by and let them help find the perfect gift for the special women in your life.

A Christmas Movie Bucket List

From classic to contemporary Christmas tales, here’s a list to take you through each day of December. In no particular order, check them off as you go! A 25 DAY HOLIDAY MOVIE WATCHING GUIDE

■ 1. It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)

A classic celebrating community and kindness, reminding us of Christmas’ true spirit.

■ 2. A Christmas Carol (1951)

This Dickens tale of redemption and kindness has become a Christmas staple.

■ 3. White Christmas (1954)

This colorful musical is filled with friendship, romance, iconic songs and warm holiday cheer.

■ 4. Home Alone (1990)

Kevin McCallister’s hilarious holiday mishaps are perfect family entertainment.

■ 5. The Polar Express (2004)

A visual holiday adventure reminding kids and adults alike of the magic of belief.

■ 6. A Christmas Story (1983)

A heartwarming and funny tale of Ralphie’s quest for a Red Ryder BB gun.

■ 7. Elf (2003)

Will Ferrell’s Buddy the Elf is endlessly endearing, teaching us to keep the holiday spirit alive.

■ 8. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Tim Burton’s unique take on Christmas is a visually striking and offbeat take on holiday cheer.

■ 9. The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974) Santa takes a break, but Mrs. Claus and friends save Christmas.

■ 10. The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

A humorous and heartfelt Muppet take on A Christmas Carol.

■ 11. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)

Clark Griswold’s holiday disasters are endlessly funny.

■ 12. Arthur Christmas (2011)

Arthur’s race to deliver a forgotten gift is funny and uplifting.

■ 13. The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017)

The story behind Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

■ 14. Scrooged (1988)

A comedic take on A Christmas Carol starring Bill Murray, perfect for a modern twist on the classic story.

■ 15. The Santa Clause (1994)

Tim Allen’s transformation into Santa Claus is both funny and heartwarming, with a clever take on Santa’s origin.

■ 16. Jingle All the Way (1996) Arnold Schwarzenegger captures the chaos of last-minute holiday shopping.

■ 17. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966 & 2000)

Both the animated and Jim Carrey versions capture the Grinch’s journey from grouchy to grateful.

■ 18. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)

This classic dives into the true meaning of Christmas with simplicity and charm.

■ 19. Frosty the Snowman (1969)

This animated special brings Frosty the Snowman to life, delighting children and adults alike.

■ 20. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)

This stop-motion favorite is a nostalgic watch with themes of acceptance and friendship.

■ 21. Holiday Inn (1942)

With Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, this musical film is famous for the song “White Christmas.”

■ 22. Klaus (2019)

A fresh take on Santa’s origins, with stunning animation and touching themes.

■ 23. Christmas with the Kranks (2004)

Enjoy Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis’s comedic efforts to escape Christmas celebrations.

■ 24. Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970)

A magical stop-motion special telling the origin story of Santa Claus.

■ 25. Miracle on 34th Street (1947 or 1994)

A tale of a department store Santa who claims to be the real Kris Kringle.

Whether you prefer comedies, romances, musicals, or animated films, this list has something to make every day of the season festive and memorable. •

WHY YOUR STUFFING SHOULDN’T BE FANCIER THAN YOUR TURKEY

or many of us, the traditional Christmas feast is a repeat of our Thanksgiving meal: turkey with all the fixings. And I, for one, love it. The bird, of course, is the main event, but the side dishes are equally important.

As you plan your Christmas menu, here’s some advice: Keep your stuffing simple. Sure, you might be tempted to get fancy, throwing in artisanal sausages, oysters, wild mushrooms, dried fruit and maybe a hint of truffle oil. But before you reach for that overpriced ingredient, let’s talk turkey – well, dressing, actually.

The Picky Eaters' Conundrum: First, let's address the pint-sized critics: children. Kids are many things – adorable, energetic and surprisingly opinionated about their food. If you think your niece who refuses to eat anything but mac and cheese will appreciate chanterelle mushrooms in her stuffing, think again. Fancy stuffing can lead to a chorus of “yuck, what’s that?” and a pile of untouched plates. Basic stuffing, on the other hand, is a safe bet. Bread, butter, herbs – classic and kid-friendly. Even the pickiest eaters can appreciate something that doesn’t look like it’s trying too hard.

The Fastidious Adult Factor: Now, onto the adults. You might think you’ve got a sophisticated crowd, but when it comes to turkey stuffing, all bets are off. Even grown-ups have their culinary quirks. There’s your brother who has a mysterious aversion to anything with mushrooms. Your nephew swears she can taste the tiniest hint of sausage and insists it ruins the dish. Then there's your cousin who is convinced that anything with more than five ingredients is “trying too hard.” The feast is about comfort food, not gastronomic experimentation.

The Comfort Factor: Your holiday meal is about comfort and tradition. Stuffing should taste like your grandma’s kitchen, not a five-star restaurant. There’s something heartwarming about the simplicity of basic stuffing. The familiar aroma of bread, butter and herbs wafting through the house can transport you back to simpler times. It’s food meant to be shared and enjoyed, without anyone asking, “What exactly is in this?”

Pro Tips for Perfect Stuffing:

• Bread Choice: Use day-old bread, which helps absorb the flavors better. I prefer sourdough or good, old-fashioned white bread.

• Herbs: Fresh herbs provide a vibrant flavor, but if you’re in a pinch, dried herbs can be used – just remember to reduce the quantity by about a third, as dried herbs are more concentrated.

• Broth: Homemade broth can elevate your stuffing, providing a richer, more nuanced flavor. However, a good-quality store-bought broth will work.

• Texture: If you prefer your stuffing on the moist side, add a bit more broth. For a crispier texture, bake the stuffing uncovered for a longer period.

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INGREDIENTS

• 3 T butter

• 2 or 3 medium onions, chopped

• 4 celery ribs, chopped

• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley

• 1 T chopped fresh rosemary

• 1 T chopped fresh thyme

• 1 T fresh sage

• ½ tsp. salt

• ½ tsp. fresh ground black pepper

• 1 loaf stale bread (white bread or sourdough), cut into 1-inch cubes

• 2 cups fat-free chicken broth

DIRECTIONS

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spread the cubed bread on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until lightly golden and crisp, about 10-15 minutes.

Step 2: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions, celery and garlic, cooking until tender and fragrant, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in the parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper.

Step 3: Transfer the toasted bread cubes to a large mixing bowl. Pour the sautéed vegetable and herb mixture over the bread, tossing gently to combine. Whisk together the eggs and broth, then add this liquid to the bread mixture, stirring gently until evenly moistened.

Step 4: Lightly grease a large baking dish. Spoon the stuffing mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.

Servings: 8 | Prep Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes (longer if you prefer a crunchier texture)

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DECEMBER 2024 RECIPE

SLICE AND BAKE CHOCOLATE CHIP SHORTBREAD COOKIES

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES || CHILL TIME: 45 MINUTES || BAKE TIME: 16 MINUTES || MAKES: 24 COOKIES

Add some extra joy to the holiday season with this simple cookie recipe. These slice-andbake shortbread cookies are buttery, full of little chocolate chunks and perfectly crisp on the edges with a melt-in-yourmouth middle. Pair these cookies with a cup of hot cocoa, coffee, or enjoy them on their own – they're simply delicious.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup salted butter, softened

• ¼ cup brown sugar, packed

• ¾ cup powdered sugar

• 2 tsp. vanilla extract

• 2 ¼ cups flour

• ¼ tsp. salt

• 2 T arrowroot powder or cornstarch

• ½ cup (or 3 oz) chopped chocolate

DIRECTIONS

Step 1: In a large bowl, use an electric hand mixer to beat butter, sugars and vanilla until fully combined. Next, add the flour, salt, and arrowroot powder or cornstarch and beat until combined. For the chocolate, use a sharp knife to chop it up into small chunks. Add the chocolate chunks to the bowl and beat until fully combined.

Step 2: Use your hands to bring the dough together into a ball. Place the dough on a silicone baking mat (or other smooth surface) and shape into a 12-inch-long roll that is about 2 inches in diameter. Once the dough is shaped, carefully wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to chill for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 3: Once the dough is fully chilled, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Remove the dough from the refrigerator, unwrap it and use a sharp knife to carefully cut 24 cookie slices about ½-inch thick. Place the cookies on the parchment lined baking sheet at least ½-inch apart.

Step 4: Bake the cookies for 16-18 minutes. Let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes after baking before transferring to a cooling rack. Store cookies in an airtight container to keep fresh. Enjoy!

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CALENDAR

DECEMBER 2024

FEATURED EVENTS

December 6th

anderson

December 7-8

• Holiday Bazaar, Shasta District Fair & Event Center, 1890 Briggs St., 9am-3pm, www.shastadistrictfairandeventcenter.com

December 14

• Family Game Day, Anderson Grange, 8085 Airport Road, noon-4pm, www.facebook.com/ events/1390506951620706

chico

December 4, 11, 18

• Chico Wednesday Farmers Market, North Valley Plaza Mall parking lot, Pillsbury Road adjacent to Trader Joe’s, 7:30am-noon, www.chicofarmersmarket.com

December 6

• Community Christmas Tree Lighting, City Plaza, 6-8pm, www.downtownchico.com

December 7, 14, 21, 28

• Chico Saturday Farmers Market, Downtown Chico municipal parking lot, 2nd and Wall streets, 7:30am-1pm, www.chicofarmersmarket.com

December 7

• Brunch with Santa, CARD Community Center, 545 Vallombrosa Ave., 8am-1pm, www.chicorec.gov

December 1-31

• Chico Ice Rink, Chico Plaza, various times, www.chicorec.gov/chico-ice-rink

corning

December 6

• Christmas Trolley Light Tour, Corning Chamber of Commerce, 1110 Solano St., 6pm and 7pm, www.corningcachamber.org

December 7

• A Whoville Hometown Christmas Lighted Parade, East down Solano from Houghton to 3rd street, 5:30pm, www.corningcachamber.org

dunsmuir

December 14

• Dunsmuir Second Saturdays, Downtown Dunsmuir, 11am-9pm, www.dunsmuirsecondsaturday.com

cascade theatre presents

December 21

mccloud

December 7, 14, 21, 28

• McCloud Winter Fest, Main Street McCloud, 8am-5pm, www.mccloudchamber.com

mt. shasta

December 1-31

• Siskiyou Ice Rink, 800 Rockfellow Drive, www.msrec.org/ice-rink

palo cedro

December 14

• Yuletide Artisan Fair, Palo Cedro Grange, 22037 Old 44 Drive, 9am-4pm, www.facebook.com/ events/1152326932507836

paradise

December 5

• Paradise Chamber’s Annual Installation and Awards Dinner 2024, Paradise Elks Lodge, 1100 Elk Lane, 5:30-9:30pm, www.paradisechamber.com

December 7

• Holiday Craft Faire, Terry Ashe Rec Center, 6626 Skyway, 9am-5pm, www.paradiseprpd.com

• Community Tree Lighting, Terry Ashe Rec Center, 6626 Skyway, 5:30pm, www.paradiseprpd.com

red bluff

December 1

• Let There Be Christmas, State Theatre, 333 Oak St., 3pm, www.redbluffchamber.com

December 5

• Christmas at the Kraft Mix & Mingle, The Kraft, 909 Jefferson St., 5-7pm, www.redbluffchamber.com

December 7, 14, 21, 28

• Downtown Farmers Market, River Park, 9am-noon, www.redbluffchamber.com

December 12

• Chamber Christmas Breakfast, Red Buff Dodge Showroom, 545 Adobe Road, 7:45-9am, www.redbluffchamber.com

December 14

• Holiday on the Homestead, William B Ide Adobe State Historic Park, 21659 Adobe Road, 11am-3pm, www.parks.ca.gov/EventDetails/16581

redding

December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

• Ball Breaker Bingo, The Tropics, 2555 S. Market St., 7-9pm, www.visitredding.com

December 2

• Music Mondays, Mosaic Restaurant, 826 Sundial Bridge Drive, 6-8pm, www.mosaicredding.com/events

December 3, 10, 17

• Luna Fusion’s Trivia Night, Luna’s Fusion, 2914 Churn Creek Road, 6-8pm, www.visitredding.com

• Karaoke Night, The Tropics, 2555 South Market St., 8pm, www.visitredding.com

December 4, 11, 18

• Wine Down Wednesdays, Branch House Riverfront Bistro, 844 Sundial Bridge Drive, 5-7pm, www.branchhouseredding.com

• Kelly’s Trivia Night, Kelly’s Pub & Wine Bar, 2144 Hilltop Drive, 6:30pm, www.visitredding.com

December 5

• Dahlia Winter Holiday Market, Dahlia Event House, 1943 Pine St., 5-8pm, www.dahliaeventhouse.com/ winter-market

December 5, 12, 19, 26

• Country Line Dancing Lessons, Fall River Brewery, 4001 Eastside Road, 6pm, www.visitredding.com

• Trivia Night at the Tropics, 2555 S. Market St., 7pm, www.visitredding.com

December 5-14

• The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley, Hillside Theatre Venue, 621 Twin View Blvd., 7pm Wednesday-Friday, 2pm and 7pm Saturday, www.visitredding.com

December 6

• Art Walk Redding, Market Street, 4-7pm, www.enjoylocalevents.com

• First Fridays in Downtown Redding, Downtown Redding stores, 5pm, www.visitredding.com

• Redding Christmas Tree Lighting, 1504 Market St., 5-7:30pm, www.visitredding.com

• North Valley Art League Reception, Carter House Gallery, 48 Quartz Hill Road, 5-7pm, www.nval.org

December 7

• Redding Lighted Christmas Parade, Downtown Redding, 6-8pm, www.visitredding.com

December 7, 14

• Redding Farmers Market, behind City Hall, 777 Cypress Ave., 7:30am-noon, www.healthyshasta.org

December 13

• David Verde, Temple Music, 2972 Churn Creek Road, 7-11pm, www.chooseredding.com

December 14

• 12Ks of Christmas, Lake Redding Park, 2225 Benton Drive, 7:45-8:50 a.m. packet pickup, 9am race, www.visitredding.com

• Sip & Create: Design Your Own LongLasting Soy Candle, Anthony’s Mediterranean Bar & Grill, 1701 California St. #B, 2-4:30pm, www.chooseredding.com

December 28

• Frosty Fun Run, Lake Redding Park, 7am registration, 8am run, www.midniteracing.net/ frosty-fun-runs.html

December 31

• New Years Eve at the Sheraton by EZ Events, 820 Sundial Dr., 8pm-1am

shasta lake

December 29

• Community Ukulele Club Meetup, Shasta Lake Community United Methodist Church, 1509 Hardenbrook Ave., 2-3:30pm, www.enjoylocalevents.com

weaverville

December 7

• Douglas City Fire Belles 44th annual Christmas Bazaar, Veterans Memorial Hall, 109 Memorial Drive, 9am-4 pm, www.weavervilleca.org

• Monthly Art Walk, Downtown Weaverville, 5-8pm, www.weavervilleca.org

December 21

• The Rotary Club of Weaverville Period Costume Pub Crawl, 7-10pm, Downtown Historic Weaverville, www.weavervilleca.org

yreka

December 7

• Yreka Night of Lights, Historic Downtown Yreka, Miner Street, 4-7pm, tree lighting at 6:30pm, www.yrekanightoflights.com

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December 20-22

• “A Christmas Carol the Musical,” visit website for details anderson library

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December 3

• Jigsaw Puzzle, 9am

December 3, 10, 17, 24

• Color Your World, 10am

December 4

• Candy Bingo, 3pm

December 5, 12, 19, 26

• Knitting Club, 10am

• Storytime, 3:30pm December 6

• Busted Canvas Art, 3pm December 18

• Origami for Adults, 2pm December 27

• Board Games for Kids, 3pm burney library

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December 4, 11, 18

• Storytime, 11am December 5, 19

• Tiny Tunes at the Library, 11am December 6

• Yarns at the Library, 2-4pm December 6, 13, 20, 27

• Teen Time, 3pm December 7, 14

• Mixed Media Art Class, 11am-1pm December 10

• Baby Bonding Time, 11am-noon December 21

• Cookie Decorating, 2:20pm

chico performances

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December 5-7

• “A Christmas Carol,” 7pm Thursday-Friday, 2pm and 6pm Saturday December 9

• Pink Martini featuring China Forbes, 7:30pm

cascade theatre

www.cascadetheatre.org

December 1

• “A Cascade Christmas,” 2pm December 6-8

• Redding City Ballet Presents: “The Nutcracker,” 7pm Friday, noon Saturday, 3pm Sunday December 15

• North State Symphony Presents: “Holiday Spectacular,” 2pm December 19

• World Ballet Company presents: “The Nutcracker,” 7pm December 21

• A Celtic Christmas, 7:30pm

chico theatre company chicotheatrecompany.csstix. com

December 1-22

• “Inspecting Carol,” 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday

redding auditoriumcivic

www.reddingcivic.com

December 12

• “Cirque Dreams Holidaze,” 7pm

December 15

• “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical,” 6pm

redding performing arts center

www.reddingpac.com

December 1, 5-7

• “Narnia the Musical,” 6:30pm Thursday-Friday, 11am and 2:30pm Saturday, 3pm Sunday

December 12-21

• “Elf the Musical,” 7pm Thursday-Friday, 2pm and 7pm Saturday

riverfront playhouse

www.riverfrontplayhouse.net

December 1-15

• “Gaslight’s Christmas Vacation,” 7:30pm Friday-Saturday, 2pm Saturday December 7, 2pm Sunday

redding library

www.shastalibraries.org

December 1-31

• Storytime, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 11am

December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

• Color Your World, 3pm December 3, 10, 17, 31

• Teen Advisory Board, 6-7:30pm December 4

• Seed Packing Party, 10:30am December 4, 11, 18

• Wintery Wednesday, 3pm December 4, 18

• Teen Book Club, 4pm December 5, 19, 21

• Prescription Pets READ, 10:15am

December 6

• Teen Dungeons and Dragons, 4pm

December 7

• Blowout Book Sale, 10am

December 8

• Family Storytime, 2pm

December 11

• The Library Book Group, 11am-noon

December 13

• Kid Nintendo Switch Time, 3pm

December 14

• Bingo at the library, 11am December 16, 21

• Drop-in Craft Time, 3pm

December 23

• Drop-in Family Game Night, 5-7pm December 26

• Teen Chess Club, 4pm schreder planetarium

www.shastacoe.org/programsservices/schreder-planetarium

December 6, 13, 20, 26

• Special Holiday Event (A Christmas Star; Oasis in Space), 7pm the dip www.thedipredding.com

December 7

• Color Green and Eric Silverman, 8:30pm December 13

• Neva Dinova and Belda Beast, 8pm trinity alps performing arts center www.tapaconline.org

December 5-7

• Trinity Players Present: “It’s a Wonderful Life,” 7pm December 8

• Ensemble Sangineto December 14

• Redding City Ballet Presents: “The Nutcracker,” 3pm December 15

• Weaverville Community Band and Chorus Winter Concert, 3pm December 20

• Trinity County Young Musician Showcase, 5-11pm

turtle bay exploration park

www.turtlebay.org

December 1-31

• Mindbender Mansion, museum hours

• Alphonse Mucha: Master of Art Nouveau, museum hours

• Redding Garden of Lights, 5-9pm Wednesday-Sunday

December 5, 12, 19, 26

• Little Explorers, 10-11am December 6, 13, 20, 27

• Animal Parade, 2pm

December 7

• Charlie Rabbit and Friends, 10-11am

December 7

• Jingle Bell Fun Run, 4pm December 7, 14, 21, 28

• Predator vs Prey Animal Show, 2pm December 8, 15, 22, 29

• Animal Intellect, 2pm December 14

• Family 2nd Saturday, 11am-2pm

• Plant Talk – Sustainable Landscaping, 10am-noon

December 21

• Science Saturday, 11am-2pm

December 28

• Art Lab, 11am-2pm

• Guided Garden Walk, 10-11am

December 31

• Noon Year’s Eve Party, 10am-noon

• New Year’s Eve at Redding Garden of Lights, 6-10pm

win-river resort & casino

www.winriver.com

December 6-28

• Overtime Live DVJ, Friday and Saturday, 9:30pm

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GIVING BACK

ENJOY Q&A, with Frank Massa, Program Aide

QUESTIONS ANSWERS

WHAT DOES THE MT. SHASTA COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER OFFER?

WHAT IS THE MOST POPULAR SERVICE THE RESOURCE CENTER OFFERS?

HOW LONG HAS THE RESOURCE CENTER BEEN OPERATING?

WHAT IS THE PRIMARY WAY YOU REACH OUT TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT YOUR SERVICES?

WHO DO YOU SERVE?

We help with applications for energy assistance, health insurance counseling, veterans assistance, CalFRESH enrollment assistance, food for homeless and low-income families, referrals to local and state agencies and other services, including help for elders.

It’s seasonal. Now it’s health insurance counseling, food distribution, energy assistance applications and free community events.

More than 20 years.

We are funded by Siskiyou Works, CalFRESH, Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications, Behavioral Health, multiple grants and other sources.

DO YOU COLLABORATE WITH OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS?

WHAT KIND OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES DO YOU OFFER?

WHAT DO YOU ENVISION FOR THE FUTURE OF THE RESOURCE CENTER AND ARE THERE ANY AREAS YOU HOPE TO EXPAND?

We serve families, seniors, 2-5 year-olds in play groups, homeless people, teens, single moms and veterans, all in the community.

Yes. Examples are Great Northern Services, Health and Human Services and other resource centers in the county. We work in close cooperation with our other six resource centers in Siskiyou County.

We have opportunities for all abilities.

We want to expand outreach, specifically to families, the homeless and veterans, and to expand vaccination opportunities while improving adaptation to each community’s specific needs.

Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center

109 E. Lake St., Mount Shasta (530) 926-1400 • www.mtshastacrc.com

Let us know you are coming. Select your emergency room arrival time and wait at home until your time to be seen. At Shasta Regional Medical Center, we strive to make it easier for you to handle life’s unexpected events. This service is just one more way that we are transforming the healthcare experience.