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February/March 2018 • Ridge Business Journal 7 ple and legendary sights such as the Blarney Stone, Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher. Enjoy legendary beverages such as Guinness, Jameson, and Smithwick’s! Join Paradise Travel on its 41st anniversary for a 14 day, fully guided tour of Ireland from July 29 - August 11, 2018. Includes 13 nights accommodations, 18 meals, professional tour guide, private deluxe motor coach and entrance into many Irish highlights. Land tour price, $3,250.00 pp! $200.00 pp secures your place. 872-0285 for details.
Paradise Irrigation District employees and others plan and staff this event—to be held this year on Saturday, April 21— local businesses provide funds to stock the lake as well as raffle prizes, snack bar food and gift certificates for kids. Your donation to the 20th Annual Kids Fishing Day is tax-deductible and will be recognized with a banner at the event as well as in the final press release after the event. Help youth on the Ridge have fun in our beautiful outdoors as they sample fishing at Paradise Lake! To Tax Solutions donate, call 877-4971. Anita Towslee is an enrolled agent, representing taxpayFind Paradise in Ireland ers before the IRS. Utilizing The Emerald Isle is a land of her accounting degree to beauty, myths, delightful peo- serve her community, Anita
took the name Tax Solutions in 2012 when she acquired the business. Over the years, she has been sought out by retiring tax accountants to take over their practices because they know she treats her clients like family. Her rates are quite reasonable; after all, one doesn’t want to overcharge family, right? Tax Solutions is a full service accounting firm servicing your personal and business tax needs. Been a while since you filed? Tax Solutions can help. For an appointment. 877-9014. Tax Solutions, 5800 Clark Rd, Suite 3, Paradise.
opened they have added new specimens, expanded their line of crystal jewelry, and created a Kids’ Korner for “Rockhounds in Training.” The Cranes for a Cause fundraising campaign raised $510 in 2017 for charities on the Ridge; and hopes to exceed that in 2018! Visit for new rocks, minerals, fossils, art and now apparel. 5660 Skyway. Paradise ROCKS! is the DIAMOND in the rough between vintage and antique shops.
Shredding and Recycling Service The Creative Learning Center in Paradise, a rehabilitation program for the developParadise ROCKS! Because of YOU! mentally disabled, serves the Paradise ROCKS! has been Ridge community by shredROCK’N the Ridge for nearly ding confidential documents one year! Since the shop and recycling cans and bot-
tles. Recycling routes in Paradise and Magalia make it easy and convenient. Fully licensed, bonded and confidential document shredding is only 34 cents per pound delivered to our site, 1080 Ewald Court, behind the old Paradise Post on Clark Road. Collection service is available for a minimum 10 boxes for 50 cents per pound. These activities provide clients the opportunity to serve others, and income generated provides meals and arts and crafts supplies. Info 877-1366 or call Bob Voss, 966-7793. Paradise Rotary Welcomes New Members and New President Congratulations to Paradise Attorney, Tom Baker, elected as the 2019-2020 President of the Rotary Club of Paradise. A
member since 2003, Tom has served on the Board of Directors, as a Team Leader and numerous other positions. Club presidency is a three and a half year commitment. Tom follows Lauren Gill, Town Manager, current club president, and Brian Gray of Gray Matter Computers, 2018-2019 club president. Recent club inductees: Kevin Kelly, retired AT&T Technician, has been active in our community coaching sports, driving school buses. Michelle John, Superintendent of Paradise Unified School District and her husband Phil John, a selfemployed hospital consultant. Michelle has served in several different positions in PUSD before becoming superintendent. Phil is also Chair of the Butte County Planning Commission.
For full listings and updated information, visit ParadiseChamber.com
Paradise Elks Bingo
Sundays (except holiday weekends). Doors open 1:30 PM, games 2:30 PM
Elks Lodge, Grand Hall, 1100 Elk Lane $15 buy-in, $5 packs. Proceeds support Elks charities. 877-3977.
“Tinsel Town Tuesdays” Every Tuesday, 2 PM
Paradise Ridge Senior Center, 877 Nunneley Road, 877-1733
Paradise Host Lions Club 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6:45 PM
Cozy Diner, 6371 Skyway
Veterans Group Meeting (VFW, Legion, DAV) Every Tuesday, 7 to 8 PM
Paradise Veterans Memorial Hall, 6550 Skyway Wes Cochran, VFW Commander 680-6430
Line Dancing Classes
Every Tuesday morning, February 20, 10 to 11 AM
Paradise Elks Lodge, 1100 Elk Lane Classes with Sylvia. FREE and open to the public. 872-4563.
Tai Chi with Pyramid Michael Every Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 to 7 PM
Norton Buffalo Hall, 5704 Chapel Drive, 588-0522
Paradise Town Council Meeting Second Tuesday of every month, 6 to 10 PM
Town Hall, 5555 Skyway Dina Volenski, Town Clerk, 872-6291 x102
Open Mikefull
Wednesdays, 7 to 10 PM
Norton Buffalo Hall, 5704 Chapel Drive, 877-4995
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the month. 10 AM to noon
Apple Tree Village, 1400 Kilcrease Circle Kindra, 895-9661
Theatre on the Ridge presents Every Brilliant Thing
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, March 1, thru March 10, 7:30 to 10 PM Sunday matinees: March 4, 11, 2:00 PM
Theatre on the Ridge, 3735 Neal Road Comedy. A young boy attempts to ease his mother’s depression by creating a list of all the best things in the world – everything worth living for.
Tai Chi at Feather Canyon Every Thursday, 9 AM
Feather Canyon Retirement Community, 5900 Canyon View Drive
Paradise Rotary Every Thursday Noon for lunch
Paradise Lutheran Church, 780 Luther Drive
Breakfast at De Sabla Guild
Every 2nd Saturday, 8 to 11 AM
15247 Skyway, Magalia facebook,DeSablaGuild. pointsettanoel@yahoo.com
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Alternate Saturdays, 10 AM to 3 PM, except holiday weekends and 5th Saturdays
Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Road
Dinner at the DeSabla Guild
Every 4th Saturday, 5 to 8 PM
15247 Skyway, Magalia, http:// facebook,DeSablaGuild
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in your community. FREE. 227-6344 or Krista, 680-6651.
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Friday, March 2, 8 to 10 AM
Thursday, February 22, 6 to 7:30 PM
Paradise ROCKS! 5660 Skyway, The Dogwood Square We are betting on Paradise and investing in its future. We’re doubling down and doubling our space, moving to a larger space in the same shopping center and we want to show off our new digs. paradiserocks530@gmail.com
Paradise Adventist Church, 5720 Academy Drive Reservations required, 876-7154 or AdventistHeatlhFeatherRiver.org.
Paradise Host Lions Huge Sale
Friday, Feb. 23 - Saturday, Feb. 24, 8 AM to 4 PM
Veterans Memorial Hall, Skyway at Elliott Road, Cash Only. Barbara, 877-6842 or Betty, 327-7315
Manzanita Place, Elks Lodge 1705 Manzanita Ave. Chico Tickets: $100, advance sales only. No tickets at door. This event sells out every year! Tickets online: eventbrite. com/chicocioppinofeed 345-0840
Norton Buffalo Hall, 5704 Chapel Drive Collectibles to clothing, kitchen items, electronics and more. Drop
Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road
New Outlook - Low Vision Support Group Every 3 Monday, 1:30-3:00 rd
Irish Luncheon and St. Paddy’s Day Pub & Party Friday, February 16, 12:00-2:00
Champagne Brunch Fundraiser for SHOR Sunday, February 18, 11:30-1:00
Donation of $12.00 pp will be collected for the SHOR Homeless Shelter in Paradise.
Olympic Themed Happy Hour
Thursday, February 22, 3:30-4:30
Saturday, March 3, 9 AM to 3 PM
Blue Zone Project Presentation
Cherry Pie Social
Friday, February 23, 2:30-3:30
Saturday, March 3, Noon to 3 PM
Paradise ROCKS! 5660 Skyway Suite, The Dogwood Square Marketplace Raise money for Youth on the Ridge. Come out, pick a GEODE, discover the beauty inside! #paradiserocks530
Grand Hall, Paradise Elks Lodge, 1100 Elk Lane Greek buffet dinner. No host bar. Bouzouki band featuring Michael Kutulas & George Psarras. Belly dancing by Yasmine, Greek dancing by Taverna Tartes,
Monday, February 26, 4:00-5:00
Favorite Songs Karaoke Party
Thursday, March 1, 3:30-5:00
Networking Mixer Thursday, March 8, 5:30-7:00
Champagne Brunch Fundraiser for Achieve Charter School
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Chamber - Rotary Mixer and Bowling Challenge
Thursday, March 22, 5:30-7:30
Tall Pines Entertainment Center, 5445 Clark Road Networking and bowling at Tall Pines! All welcome; join Team Chamber or Team Rotary.
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Paradise Performing Arts Center, Scientists identified areas around the world where people lived longer, healthier, happier lives. Nick Buettner will speak about the Blue Zone Project and how it can benefit Paradise. Melissa Schuster, 228-0941, LadyMofParadise@hotmail.com
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Monday, March 19, 6:00 PM
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Saturday, February 24, 7 to 11 PM
Tackle Box Bar & Grill, 379 East Park Ave, Chico Just A Piece of Paradise, Pre-sale tickets, $20, including $5 off 969 Bille Road first drink, available until midnight. (corner Skyway & Bille) Learn how Quota International 895-3572. bhamer@valleyoakchilof Paradise is changing lives dren.org
Passages Caregiver Support Group
Greek dance lessons, open floor dancing. $35 pp. Elks Lodge or charge at 877-3977, no later than March 2.
Saturday, March 10, 7:00-11:55
Quota’s Annual Yard Sale
Friday, February 23, 11:30-1:30
off your gently used donations Friday, March 2, after 9:00 am at Norton Buffalo Hall (formerly Paradise Grange) Carol, 521-4027.
Greek Taverna Night Dinner
Chico Cioppino Feed: “Every Dish Fulfills a Wish”
Champagne and Valley Oak Children’s Chocolates Services Benefit Concert Thursday, with Decades February 15, 5:30 to 7 PM
MARCH One Year Anniversary Coffee Mixer!
Dinner with the Doctor the Men’s Health Toolbox
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