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2026 Fall/Winter Activity Guide

YOUTH PROGRAMS YOUTH SPORTS

HORSE/PONY 101

This class is for the child or adult who is interested in learning more about horses and how to take care of them. Participants will learn safety YOUTH CROSS COUNTRY MEETS around horses, the parts of a horse and saddle, how to halter and tie a This program will provide cross country running races that are open to horse, brushing and grooming horses, and beginning horseback riding. individuals and school teams. The running course will be set up at Bille Close-toed shoes and helmet are required (bike helmets are good). Park with the start near the meadow area. There will be different race distances for the following grade levels: K-2nd (.2 miles), 3rd-5th (.6 miles), Instructor: Tammy Hahn Dates: Mon, Tues, Wed, 5:30-7:30 pm 6th-7th (1 mile), 8th (1.6 miles). Session: Sept 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 Instructor: Recreation Staff Location: Paradise Horse Arena Dates: Thursdays, first races start approximately 3:45 pm Ages: 6 years through adult Session: September 17 – October 15 Fee: $100 Location: Bille Park upper meadow Grades: K through 8th. Fee: $50

ELEMENTS YOUTH OUTDOOR PROGRAM

The Elements Youth Outdoor Program connects young people with outdoor experiences that support the mind, body, and spirit. Participants will The art of Judo is a traditional Japanese martial art derived from the art build technical adventure skills, experience the health benefits of time in of Jujitsu. It teaches the principals of duty, honor, discipline, responsibil- nature, engage in environmental advocacy and service learning, and ity, and respect. It will teach the student body awareness and control explore college and career pathways in the natural resources field.

JUDO

through rolling, falling, throwing, and grappling. With the training of Judo, you will gain confidence, physical fitness and skill. Juniors ages 4-6, This immersive fall program combines monthly outings with evening meetings and workshops covering prescribed burning, land stewardship, seniors ages 7-16. river restoration, farm-to-table cooking, wilderness safety, bird language, Instructor: Harry Burleson regional ecological issues, and more. Participants must commit to atDates: Tuesday or Wednesday, Juniors 4:30-5:15 pm tending all scheduled outings, meetings, and workshops. Wednesdays Seniors 5:30-6:30 pm Session: New session each month Lead Guide: Kelly Munson Location: Terry Ashe Recreation Center Ages: 16–20 Ages: Junior 4-7 years, Seniors 7-16 years. Program Dates: September–December 2026 Fee: $45 per month (one time $80 payment to instructor for uniform and memOutings: bership) September 13 – Earth October 11 – Water November 8 – Air December 5–6 – Fire Outing Times: Typically 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; times may vary Meetings & Workshops: First and third Tuesdays, 5:30–7:30 p.m. FOREST FRIENDS Location: Terry Ashe Recreation Center and outing locations throughDo your kids love to play and be outdoors? This class will have your out Butte County child exploring the outdoors through all seven senses. You and your Fee: $350; includes outings, gear, transportation to outings, and some child will investigate the animals, bugs, and plants in the world around meals. Scholarships are available. them at beautiful Bille Park in Paradise. Application Deadline: September 8 Contact: Kelly Munson, munlark4@gmail.com Or call(207) 650-2498 Instructor: Bridget Rangel Dates: Saturdays, 9:00-10:00 am Session: I: 9/5-26 YOUTH THROUGHOUT BUTTE COUNTY ARE WELCOME TO APPLY. II: 10/3-24 SPONSORED BY THE PARADISE RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT, Location: Bille Park Pavilion NORTH VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, AND OUTDOOR EDUCAAges: 2-6 years (parent or caregiver required with each child). TION FOR ALL. Fee: $40 (per four-week session)

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

2026 Fall/Winter Activity Guide

YOUTH & ADULT PROGRAMS PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

MIXED LEVEL YOGA

Move, stretch and reconnect in a welcoming yoga class designed for a range of experience levels. Participants are encouraged to practice at This program is designed to provide a varied and exciting experience for their own pace as they build strength, flexibility, balance and body children 3-5 years. Activities will enhance socialization, assist in building awareness. self-confidence, and provide some educational experience. Children will Instructor: Irayz Movement. participate in crafts, games, circle time, sharing, creative play, and other Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30–10:30 am activities. Each session will have different planned activities. Children Location: Paradise Community Center. must be 3 years old and potty trained by the first day of class. Ages: All ages. Fee: $100 (20-class punch card) / $6 (drop-in) / FREE

TINY TOTS

Instructor: Lori McCoslin Dates: Mon/Wed or Tue/Thur, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Session: 1: 9/28-10/21 (M/W), 9/29-10/22 (T/Th) 2: 10/26-11/18 (M/W), 10/27-11/19 (T/Th) 3:11/30-12/16 (M/W), 12/1-12/17 (T/Th) Location: Terry Ashe Recreation Center Ages: 3-5 years. Fee: $125 (3 weeks), $150 (4 weeks)

ADULT PROGRAMS

for seniors ages 62+

DANCE FUSION Join us in a low impact exercise and dance class that will tone and tighten your muscles and relieve stress. All movements are scalable for different levels of fitness. All fitness levels are welcome to attend. Instructor: Chris Kempton Dates: Mondays/Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 pm starting in October, Fridays 9:30-10:30 am Location: Terry Ashe Recreation Center Ages: Adult. Fee: $6 drop in

YOGA – GENTLE This gentle yoga class offers a stretch oriented, gentle approach to practicing yoga with minimal up and down movement. This teaching style invites a body focused practice allowing you to tune in to your body and breath, encouraging reconnection with the body through mindful movement. Beginners are welcome, but some yoga experience is helpful Instructor: Gina Bartiromo Dates: Mondays 5:00-6:00 pm, Fridays 1:00-2:00 pm Location: Paradise Community Center Ages: Adult. Fee: $6.00 per class (pay at each class) Dates: Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 pm Location: Magalia Community Center Ages: Adult. Fee: $7.00 per class

CHAIR YOGA Come explore all the benefits of a traditional mat yoga class including stretching, strengthening, toning, reducing stress, and inviting a deeper connection with the inner self while seated in the stability of a chair. Chair Yoga is great for those with injury or physical limitations. If you experience imbalance, arthritis, chronic pain, or simply don’t have ease of mobility, this class is for you. No Yoga experience is necessary, no mat is needed, and props are provided. Instructor: Gina Bartiromo Dates: Wednesdays, 1:00 – 2:00pm Location: Paradise Community Center Ages: Adult. Fee: $6 per class (pay at each class) 10

ADULT SPORTS PICKLEBALL Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the United States and PRPD has three outdoor courts available for all ability levels. Pickleball is a fun and lively game that is easy to learn. It is played on a badminton sized court with special paddles and a plastic ball. PRPD will be offering dropin times two days a week. Some paddles and balls are available to use. Rain will cancel the program.

Dates: Tuesday/Thursday, Sept - Nov 8:30 –10:30 am Location: Terry Ashe Recreation Center Court Ages: Adult. Fee: Free, donations appreciated

BASKETBALL – ADULT DROP-IN The adult basketball program is set up for players of all skill levels. Teams will be formed each Wednesday for scrimmage play. Register online to stay in the loop about scrimmages and possible tournaments. Instructor: Recreation Staff Dates: Wednesday, on-going, 6:00 – 8:00 pm Session: Ongoing Location: Paradise Junior High School Gym Fee: $2.00 per time (pay at gym)

2026 Fall/Winter Activity Guide

ADULT & SENIOR PROGRAMS JUJITSU

ADULT CLASSES

Dan Zan Ryu Jujitsu is a traditional style of Jujitsu. It teaches balance between body, mind, and spirit. It includes information on tumbling and falling skills to protect you from falls, blocking skills to protect you from attacks, escape techniques, and joint locks and striking to subdue an CANNING CLASS attacker. The class will include kicking techniques, grappling skills, and Have you ever wanted to learn how to can/jar your own produce? It’s a advanced self-defense when you get proficient at the basics. Jujitsu great way to preserve your garden harvest to enjoy year-round and inmeans “the gentle art” and is for the individual that wants to become crease your family’s food security. This class will teach you the steps safe, confident, and peaceful. and procedures to properly can produce. No equipment or produce is Instructor: Sensei Harry Burleson Dates: Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7:00 pm Location: Terry Ashe Recreation Center Ages: Adult (16 and up). Fee: $45 per month

needed for this class. This is a one-day instructional class.

SENIOR FITNESS

Session: I: 8-21 II: 8-28 III: 9-4 IV: 9-11

Stay active, build strength, and improve balance and flexibility in this welcoming fitness class designed for older adults. Exercises can be adapted to accommodate a variety of abilities and fitness levels. Instructor: Jenny Yamate. Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, 11 am–12 pm Location: Paradise Community Center. Ages: 55+ years. Fee: $20 (10class punch card) / $3 (drop-in) Punch cards may be purchased at the Terry Ashe Recreation Center or at the Paradise Community Center before class. Drop-in fees must be paid at the Paradise Community Center before class

PARADISE HORSEMEN ASSOCIATION’S — 2026 EVENTS

Saddle up for a full season of equestrian activities with the Paradise Horsemen’s Association! Riders and spectators can look forward to gymkhana competitions, obstacle shows, trail rides, campouts and special seasonal events. Event details are tentative and subject to change; visit the PHA website or contact the association for current information. Contact: President Scarlett Miller—(530) 519-0455 Email: paradisehorsemenpresident@gmail.com Website: paradisehorsemensassociation.com Facebook: Paradise Horsemen’s Association Ages: All ages; participation requirements vary Fee: Varies by event Dates: August 1: Treasure Hunt Ride at Meadowbrook Ranch August 1–2: PHA Campout at Meadowbrook Ranch August 8: Gymkhana Show August 9: Amaze Day Obstacle Show September 19: Gymkhana Show September 20: Amaze Day Obstacle Show October 3–4: Fall Fest Weekend Gymkhana October 10–11: Rain Dates for Fall Fest Weekend Gymkhana November 1: Members-Only Halloween Playday November 14: PHA Members-Only Playday and Workday December 12: Christmas Caroling Through Town

2026 Fall/Winter Activity Guide

Instructor: Heidi Lange Dates: Fridays, 9:00-11:00am

Location: Terry Ashe Recreation Center Kitchen Ages: Adult Fee: $12 / per session

GOLDEN GATHERINGS Good company and good times await at Golden Gatherings! Drop in to play games, create arts and crafts, read, challenge a friend to ping-pong, or simply relax and connect with others in a lively, welcoming environment. There is always something to do—and someone to enjoy it with! Instructor: Staff Dates: Mon, Wed, Fri,10:30am–1:30 pm Location: Paradise Community Center. Ages: Seniors. Fee: FREE

CUSTOM CRAFT: DECOUPAGE

Discover how easy it is to transform everyday objects into one-of-a-kind works of art! Decoupage offers endless possibilities for expressing your personal style while breathing new life into wood, glass, metal, fabric, and other surfaces. Experienced crafters and curious beginners are welcome. Bring an object you would like to decorate or choose from the items provided. Dates: Second Friday of each month Time: 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Location: Paradise Community Center, 877 Nunneley Road Experience Level: All skill levels welcome

EXCURSIONS

2026 Fall/Winter Activity Guide

TEACHING WITH PRPD

2026 Fall/Winter Activity Guide

EVENTS COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN

This year PRPD will be holding our Halloween celebration outdoors and SANTA MEET & GREET in the Terry Ashe Recreation Center. Come on down to play our free Santa Claus is coming to Paradise! Watch as Santa makes a grand games and win candy and prizes. Put on your costume and bring your entrance aboard a firetruck, then stop by to meet him and share your Christmas wishes. Bring the family, snap a festive photo and enjoy this family for an evening of spooky fun. cheerful start to an evening of holiday fun. Recreation Staff will be dressed in various super hero, princess, and Date: Saturday, December 5 Star Wars characters to take pictures with attendees. Time: 4:30 p.m. Dates: Saturday, Oct. 24, 6:00-8:00 pm Location: Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway, Paradise Location: Terry Ashe Recreation Center Ages: All ages Ages: All ages welcome Fee: Free admission Fee: Free admission

ELK’S HOOP SHOOT

This national basketball free throw shooting contest is for boys and girls ages 8 to 13 years. Children will shoot a total of 25 free throws. 8–9-year -olds will shoot 4 feet in front of free throw line. Please use age as of April 1, 2027. Instructor: Elks Lodge and Recreation Staff Dates: Saturday, November 7 Times: 9:30am – ages 8-9, 10:30am – ages 10-11, 11:30am – ages 123 (ages as of April 1, 2027) Location: Paradise Junior High School Basketball Gym Ages: 8-13 years Fee: Free – Sponsored by the Elk’s Lodge

TINY VOICES SING Gather around the Community Tree and enjoy the joyful sounds of young holiday carolers! Sing along to seasonal favorites, sip hot cocoa and help count down as the tree illuminates the night. This heartwarming community celebration is the perfect way to ring in the holiday season with family, friends and neighbors. Date: Saturday, December 5 Time: 4:00 p.m. Location: Terry Ashe Recreation Center, Ages: All ages Fee: Free admission

BAGS & BEANS: 5TH ANNUAL CHILI COOKOFF HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIRE Shop local and discover something special at PRPD’s annual Holiday & CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT Bring your appetite and your best toss to this annual celebration of chili, cornhole and community! Sample delicious chili prepared by local competitors, cheer on the cornhole teams and enjoy the beer garden hosted by Paradise Brew Werks. Chili chefs and cornhole teams can register at paradiseprpd.com. Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Chili Cookoff: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Cornhole Tournament: 12:00–6:00 p.m. Beer Garden: 12:00–6:00 p.m. Location: Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway, Paradise Ages: All ages; beer garden limited to ages 21+ Fee: Free admission: Chili Tasting Kits $5 and include spoon, tasting cup, napkin and voting tickets. Votes will be cast for Best Chili: People’s Choice and Best Booth design. Chili Cooks—free registration in the battle for the “Big Boss Bean Burner Belt”.

Craft Faire! Browse a festive selection of homemade and locally sourced clothing, food, ornaments, crafts and more. Whether you are searching for a one-of-a-kind gift or simply enjoying the sights and sounds of the season, this community tradition offers holiday fun for everyone. Date: Saturday, December 5 Time: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Location: Terry Ashe Recreation Center, Ages: All ages Fee: Free admission

COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING

Join friends, family and neighbors as we gather to light the Community Tree and welcome the holiday season! Enjoy cheerful carols performed by Tiny Voices Sing, sip hot cocoa and help count down to the moment the tree illuminates the night. This festive community tradition is free and open to everyone. PINEWOOD DERBY Date: Saturday, December 5 Start your engines and get ready to race! Design, build, and customize Time: 5:30 p.m. your own Pinewood Derby car before sending it down the track in a fast- Location: Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway, Paradise paced afternoon of friendly competition. Racers can show off their crea- Ages: All ages tivity, cheer on friends and family, and see whose car has what it takes Fee: Free to reach the finish line first. Date: Saturday, November 14 Time: Derby begins at 2:00 p.m. Location: Terry Ashe Recreation Center Car Kits: Available for purchase at the Terry Ashe Center front desk

2026 Fall/Winter Activity Guide

EVENTS

2026 Fall/Winter Activity Guide

EVENTS

2026 Fall/Winter Activity Guide

EVENTS

2026 Fall/Winter Activity Guide

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

2026 Fall/Winter Activity Guide

WEDDINGS ON THE RIDGE

2026 Fall/Winter Activity Guide