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November/December 2016
Holiday Paradise
By Monica Nolan Executive Director, Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce
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he holidays are upon us, and we look forward to treasured annual Ridge traditions to share. Whether it’s family in town for Thanksgiving or a quiet Christmas with the grandkids, we have ample opportunity to create memories and participate in the unique activities Paradise offers.
Annual Holiday Preview in Paradise
The 15th Annual Holiday Preview is set for November 10-13. Visit 27 of your local businesses and get an early start on your Christmas Shopping while enjoying refreshments, gift ideas, and holiday décor. Visit all participating stores to increase your chance to win a gift basket. Full list of participating business on ParadiseChamber.com’s community calendar.
“Ridgebucks” gift cards make the perfect gift for any occasion, and are available in several denominations in the Chamber office at 5550 Skyway. The Twelve Days of Christmas Ridgefest drives consumers to local businesses to shop, enjoy holiday décor, and enter a $1000 Merchant Ridgebucks giveaway. Ridge shoppers drop entry forms at local businesses; each visit equals an opportunity to win one of ten $100 Ridgebucks awards as well as other great prizes. Look for entry forms Thursday, November 10 through Monday, November 21 at participating merchants. Details online at ParadiseChamber.com.
The Lighted Truck Parade is staged each year by the Pair-O-Dice Chapter of E. Clampus Vitus. Ridgbucks make great gifts, and support the community! Purchase Ridgbucks online at Paradisechamber.com or by visiting the Chamber office at 5550 Skyway.
Paradise On Ice Skating Park
Located in beautiful Terry Ashe Park at 6626 Skyway, the Paradise Ice Rink is the only outdoor ice rink in the region. The park will be transformed into a winter wonderland through January 8, 2017. With ice skating sessions, music, The Twelve Days of food, and holiday themes, Christmas Ridgefest & the Rink provides activiRidgebucks ties for the entire famParadise Ridge ily. Private rental times Chamber of Comare available to schools, Look for this entry box at particimerce issues its own churches, families, busicurrency, redeemable at pating merchants for your chance ness groups and other 90 local businesses on to win $100 in Ridgebucks and organizations. Paradise the Ridge. Wallet-sized other great prizes! Recreation and Park
District welcomes Santa with song, dance, and more seasonal cheer on December 3rd. Santa will be taking requests from 4:00-6:00pm.
Christmas Lighted Truck Parade
Paradise On Ice at Terry Ashe Park is the perfect place to view the spectacular Annual Christmas Lighted Truck Parade. This event, organized by Rick McGregor of McGregor Construction and the PairO-Dice Chapter of E. Clampus Vitus, fills holiday food pantries by asking that the community support the event with
Downtown Hosts First Wine in the Pines
Business Briefs
By the Destination Downtown Committee
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n September 15, 2016, Downtown Paradise hosted its first Art and Wine Walk, Wine in the Pines. The public was invited to enjoy everything downtown Paradise has to offer while sampling local wine, food and art. Ticket sales benefitted the Boys and Girls Club of the North Valley and its “giving kids the tools they need for back to school” program. Wine in the Pines took place at businesses located in the downtown area, generally Skyway between Pearson and Elliot. Paradise businesses outside the downtown area occupied booth spaces. Ticket holders collected a map of participating businesses, wrist band and wine glass. Tickets sold for $20 allowed attendees to taste wine provided by local wineries at 6 participating business locations. Ticket holders also visited participating businesses offering food and special promotions. In addition, local artists displayed their art in participating business locations. Representatives from select wineries were on hand to pour the wine and provide information on the wine provided. The goal of this event was not only to
canned goods. Please bring canned goods to the parade, and look for bins around town to donate non-perishable food to the Ridge’s hungry families. Trucks will stage at Thomas Ace Hardware beginning at 4:30p.m. on Saturday, December 3. The Clampers’ Weinie Wagon will be on hand for hot snacks. The parade will progress from Pearson up Skyway, turn around in the Holiday Plaza Parking lot, and then drive back down Skyway. Trophies will be awarded in the small and large truck categories. To enter your truck, contact Eric Hegenbart at 873-2692 or fishheadecv711@yahoo.com.
Joy Lyn’s Candies was one of many businesses showcasing its wares at the first Wine in the Pines event in downtown Paradise.
raise money for the Boys and Girls Club, but also to bring community members and visitors into Downtown Paradise to shop
local and to introduce many residents and visitors to what Paradise has to offer. Wine in the Pines was made possible by generous support from Holiday Market, HeavenScent Candles and More, and A Stitch Above Embroider y & Shirt Printing. The first Wine in the Pines was a tremendous success due to the hard work and commitment of local individuals and businesses, and future events are in the works.
17th Annual Economic Forecast Conference For 17 years, the Center for Economic Development’s Economic Forecast Conference has helped community and business leaders translate economic trends into actionable intelligence to identify key opportunities for growth and successfully plan for the future. The conference provides an in-depth look at where the national, state and north valley economies are heading in the short and long-term with detailed economic analysis by well-known economists. This year’s conference will also be focusing on publicprivate partnerships and will educate leaders on how to utilize these partnerships for economic development and growth within local economies. As a premier business event, the Economic Forecast Conference gathers a diverse crowd that includes businesses, utility companies, non-profits, governments, universities, and elected officials from all over the North State region under one roof providing an excellent opportunity for private and public sector attendees to network. Thursday, January 19, 2017 (8:00am4:30pm) Gold Country Event Center, 4020 Olive Hwy, Oroville. Contact: Meagan Weaver (530) 898-3851, Mweaver8@ csuchico.edu.
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