Ridge Business Journal: November/December 2015

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November/December 2015

Holidays in P aradise

By Monica Nolan Executive Director, Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce

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he Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce and its members are busily planning all manner of festive treats for the season.

The Twelve Days of Christmas Ridgefest & Ridgebucks

This year, Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce gift certificates are getting a makeover! To increase awareness about the importance of local shopping, your Chamber is introducing an attractive walletsized “Ridgebucks” gift card.

Ridgebucks 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 redeemable at nearly 100 chamber member merchants as well as other great prizes. Look for entry forms Friday, November 20 through Tuesday, December 1 at participating merchants. Details online at ParadiseChamber.com.

Paradise On Ice Skating Park

Look for this entry box at participating merchants for your chance to win $100 in Ridgebucks and other great prizes!

Ridgebucks make great gifts, and support the community! Purchase Ridgebucks online at Paradisechamber. com or by visiting the Chamber office at 5550 Skyway.

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 10, 2016.

With ice skating sessions, music, food, and holiday themes, the Rink provides activities for the entire family. Private rental times are available to schools, churches, families, business groups and other organizations.

On December 5th, Santa will visit with two live reindeer! The reindeer will be at the rink from 2:006:00pm and Santa will be taking reh-

Perennial Ridgefest winner Carol Mordock makes a point to visit each participating merchant, and reaps rewards each year! quests from 4:00-6:00pm. Special thanks to Feather River Hospital for bringing Santa’s Reindeer to Paradise! While space lasts, advertising for businesses on the dasher boards lining the rink can be obtained by visiting www.paradiseprpd. com, “Paradise Ice Rink” on facebook or calling 872-6393.”

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

Light Up a Life

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Business Briefs

By Eden Davis Community and Media Relations Coordinator Feather River Hospital

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aradise Hospice’s annual holiday benefit tree lighting ceremony will take place Thursday, December 3 at 5:30 pm with refreshments, followed by a short program and music at 6:00 pm. At 6:30 pm, we will move to the Hospice House with candles where the trees will be lit. Light Up a Life, an annual event open to the entire community, offers a wonderful program to welcome the holiday season. Held at the LDS Church next to the Hospice House, 1275 Bille Road, the event features: • Festive Music • Special readings • A family tribute • A Holiday sing-along • A time for lighting candles • The Customary tree lighting This year, your stars will adorn the living room tree at the Hospice House, where they will be protected from the weather.

There will also be companion stars with no names attached on the luminaries outside.

After the tree lighting the Hospice House living room will be open to view the tree, have sweet snacks and again visit with friends. A community tradition, each year Paradise Hospice lights up many luminaries, sharing the memories of loved ones who have passed away or shining bright to honor living friends or family members.

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 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 on the corner of Clark and Pearson beginning at 4:30p.m. on Saturday, December 5. The Clampers’ Wienie Wagon will be on hand for hot snacks.

Hospice House honors loved ones with lighted trees and luminaries during the holidays.

Supporting Hospice Care

Light Up a Life is a great way to celebrate the holiday season while contributing to a noble cause. This event is an important campaign to ensure the continual support of Paradise Hospice in the community. Paradise Hospice provides compassionate medical care, counseling and spiritual support to hundreds of terminally ill patients and their families throughout Butte County.

A $35 donation to Paradise Hospice will be acknowledged with a personalized star and shining luminary, remembering those special to you. A $100 donation will be acknowledged with a personalized star, shining luminary and a custom-designed porcelain Angel ornament as a keepsake for your own tree. Your special donation of $250 or more will be acknowledged as an event Sponsor on the Light Up a Life program and on the Hospice House appre-

ciation boards. A star with luminary and porcelain angel will also be included. To be listed, these gifts must be received by November 30. Consider using our online option! Visit www.givetofrh.com.

Paradise Hospice House is the only hospice house in Butte County, and we are blessed to be able to offer inpatient care- thanks to the support of our community. Throughout the month of December, Paradise Hospice will be decorated with holiday lights and luminaries to celebrate Light Up A Life. Celebrate the holiday season by taking a drive by the Paradise Hospice House campus, located at 1289 Bille Road in Paradise.

For more information on how to participate in Light Up a Life, either by donating or have any additional questions, please contact Emie Bollman, Feather River Health Foundation, at 530-872-7166.

Elks Honor Veterans at Pearl Harbor Night Paradise Elks Lodge 2026 invites Ridge veterans and their immediate families to Pearl Harbor Night on Monday, December 7 at Paradise Elks Lodge Grand Hall, 1100 Elk Lane. Limited seating available.

Veterans, to reserve your complimentary ticket, present your military ID at the Elks from 9:00AM – 12noon, Tuesday through Friday. The program will include a presentation of colors by the California Conservation Corps, a musical interlude from Paradise High School Chorus, and a dinner of Italian style meat loaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad and dessert. The wearing of uniforms is encouraged. For more information, contact Vikki Isham at 521-6039 or Leslie Dolan at 877-3977.

Paradise Travel Turns 40 Paradise Travel, Inc. celebrates its 40th anniversary by hosting a 15 day, fully escorted tour of Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland from August 21 – September 4, 2016. See some of Europe’s most spectacular landscapes-Black Forest, Interlaken, Lake Como, Salzburg, and Zermatt.

Explore the medieval city of Rothenburg, visit the Lipizzaner Stallion Farm, dinner and wine at a “grotto” restaurant in Lugano, and so much more! Because of the dollar’s strength, pay less than 2015-- a total land tour price of only $3319.00/per-

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All I want for Christmas is a Sewer for Paradise Jody Jones Vice Mayor, Town of Paradise

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aradise is the largest incorporated city west of the Mississippi wholly on septic systems. This is not a statistic to be proud of!! In our Business District (defined as Skyway, Pearson and Clark Roads) we have high ground water, poor soil, difficult topography and small lots. This results in regular septic system failures.

On Skyway alone, we have 27 failed systems, 39 additional systems expected to fail in 5 years and 56 more systems expected to fail in 10 years. That’s a total of 122 parcels. Many of these properties do not have adequate replacement areas for leach lines, creating the dilemma of monthly pumping or closing the doors of businesses altogether.

This situation forces the Town of Paradise to place restrictions on new and existing businesses, such as limiting the number of stations in hair salons, the number

of tables in restaurants and the number of employees that businesses can have. These restrictions are all septic-driven.

Many studies have been performed and all conclude that the residential users in Paradise can remain on septic without a threat to groundwater if we have a good management system. (We do). However, the commercial areas in Town will require treatment or they will become a threat to the groundwater and the economy.

The Paradise Town Council is tackling this issue head on and taking steps to prevent the decline of our groundwater and economy. The Town is in the process of preparing an application for funding of an environmental document that would examine alternatives for a sewer solution for the commercial district.

On November 3, 2015 the Chico City Council approved a study to include the inclusion of a connection to the Chico Wastewater Treatment Plant as one of our alternatives. This would include a gravityfed 8 mile pipe with no interim hookups between Paradise and the City of Chico’s collection system.

The environmental document will look at four alternatives:

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1. Commercial Sewer Connection to Chico’s Waste Water Pollution Control Plant.

2. Small (enclosed in a building) Town of Paradise Sewage Treatment Plant.

3. Non-Sewage Treatment Plant Alternative (such as cluster systems or other) 4. No Project It will evaluate potential impacts from each alternative and propose appropriate mitigation measures.

The studies will also include total project cost estimates as well as estimates of the costs for each business that hooks up. Socio-economic impacts and benefits will be quantified. Additionally, a capacity analysis of the Chico Wastewater Treatment Plant will be included. Once all of the studies are completed and answers obtained to all of our questions, a Preferred Alternative will be chosen. This alternative would

then move into design and ultimately to construction.

The most likely funding sources are a local commercial utility district, grants and state and federal loans. Residential septic users will NOT be asked to pay for the project.

The Commercial Sewer Project will allow Paradise to sustain itself and build a vibrant business district.

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New Specialty Shops for Holiday Shopping some relax. Some repair dry skin, some resolve acne issues. If you are too sensitive for fragrance, customized scentless soaps are made on the premises. Body and face scrubs are available in sugar or salt varieties, and salt means Epsom, pink and Himalayan. Jewels is the Herbalist and will provide advice and counsel to naturally heal what ails you. Don’t miss the lotion/massage bars. Solid lotion on one side and bumply on the other side to massage it in.

So, there are six new possibilities for this year’s holiday shopping.

Aren’t we blessed to live in Paradise, where the options and variety to gift our loved ones just got better, and local!

By Mica Gilkey

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his past year, the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce has welcomed six new businesses that provide a wide and varied offering of retail and services. Our business community is growing despite the slow recovery from the recession, thanks in no little part to the local community’s support and desire to shop local.

You’ve no doubt heard of Bobbi’s Boutique, located at 6181 Skyway. Longtime owner of HeavenScent Candles & Gifts, Nicki Jones, bemoaned the closing of Buttons & Bows when the Heins decided to retire.

Nicki is never one to whine, but to do something to fix it. So, with Linda and Ralph’s blessing, she decided to open an upscale women’s clothing store to fill the need of such an establishment on the Ridge. If you are looking for stylish, well made women’s clothing, this is your place. And you can look forward to an expanded accessory selection in the near future. Nicki is Town proud and a community cheerleader, and is grateful for all the support from her customers on the Ridge. Why “Bobbi’s?” Bobbi’s Boutique was named after her late husband, who still inspires.

Dogtown Archery, located at 7245 Clark Road is a truly unique addition to our retail and service offerings.

Owner Neil Krivoski is an enthusiastic and avid archer and welcomes all who share his love of the sport. Whether you are a hobbyist, hunter or competitor, Dogtown Archery stocks everything you need from bows and arrows to targets and accessories. Whether you have never tried this ancient sport or want to improve the skills you have, instruction is always available. Neil is a certified archery instructor, member of USA Archery and Paradise Bowhunters.

Lessons can be private or group at very reasonable rates. The youngest student is 8 years old, and the oldest, so far, is 67. Archery is a sport that can be enjoyed by individuals or the entire family. And if you need repairs, Neil’s got that covered.

At 6202 Skyway you will find Repurpose by Design, a business that promotes inspiration, sustainability and seeing the potential of everyday objects transformed. Owner Gail Ennis has a passion for upcycled decorative and practical items that all too often find their way to the landfill. Here you will find various vendors and consignment offerings along with Gail’s own creations. The popular Chalk Paint is available, and lessons for application are completely free with purchase of paint. And those lessons are one on one, specific to your project. Classes for other projects are also available, some free, some with nominal charges. So browse around, and get inspired by the furniture, jewelry or those pine needle thatched cottages and purchase, or sign up for a class. If you do purchase, don’t be surprised if your purchase is “bagged” to go in a handled box emblazoned with the name Cheerios. Yup. Even the bags here are recycled.

Paradise has a full service bicycle shop, which would be Paradise Bikes located at 6282 Skyway. Owner Rich Colgin moved to Paradise for school, succumbed to the charms of our town, and decided to stay. With the retirement of the previous bicycle shop owners, he saw a need he could fill. At Paradise Bikes you will find mountain bikes, road bikes and BMX along with parts and accessories. Of course, repairs of all types are available. Whether you need assembly of a new bike or a complete overhaul of your current bike, this is the place to go. Special orders are

Repurpose By Design promotes inspiration, sustainability and the potential of everyday objects. not a problem, this is your community bike shop! Could skate boards be far behind?

The mother/daughter team of Nan & Tam’s Décor & More (Deborah and Tammy) offer a combination retail and crafting in a one stop shop. An assortment of local crafters offer their wares, from jewelry to soaps to decorative items interspersed with new merchandise. The crafting comes in the form of classes for all ages, taking place afternoons, evenings and Saturdays. Offerings include card making, scrapbooking, candle making and they are the local purveyor of Mud Paint. If you are planning a party or event, stop by for ideas for favors and theme decorations. Nan & Tam’s Décor & More is located at 6139 Center Street.

Not to be missed is Fiona’s Forest, 5390 Skyway. It is an enchanted emporium of all things body and bath, with a little herbal remedy added. Michael, Meimei and Jewels concoct the most delicious soaps, scrubs, butters, masks, bath salts, even deodorants and shampoo bars. None of these products have any chemicals or preservatives, and no bees wax is found in the soaps. There are 50 different kinds of soaps, some invigorate and

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Johnny Appleseed Days Welcomes Record Crowds

By Monica Nolan Executive Director, Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce

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he Golden State’s oldest harvest festival welcomed a record number of visitors thanks to tremendous media support from KPAY, Mix 95.1, The Blaze, KNVN, Stott Outdoor Advertising, The Paradise Post, and Paradise Cinema 7. Attendance was so high this year that the Pie Pavilion ran out of pies more than once, and baking stretched from three to four days at the Paradise Elks Lodge.

The games plaza was staffed this year by Children’s Community Charter School, Avery’s Imaging, Miss Butte County Scholarship Program, Cub Scout Pack 316, Heartshine, The ARC Store, and Boy Scout Troop 770. The fest staged an art contest, and talented local artists walked away with hundreds of Ridgebucks, good as cash at 90 local merchants.

Whole and by the slice, the sale of 900 pies provided operating revenue for the visitor’s bureau, putting out the “welcome mat to Paradise” with homemade pie baked with apples from Noble Orchards, the last remaining orchard on the Ridge.

Dedicated pie bakers, too numerous to mention, gathered at the Paradise Elks Lodge for the three-day pie baking op-

Johnny Appleseed, enacted by Ken Prentiss, is a long-standing tradition at the fest.

eration. Bakers were treated to lunch from Black Bear Diner, Round Table Pizza, and Feather Canyon Retirement Community.

Staging this Paradise custom with all its oven-ready parts is truly a labor of love and reflects the cooperation and creativity of our community. Many thanks to Mike Trinca, Jim Murphy, and the staff of Paradise Recreation and Parks District for tremendous event support and emergency wind damage control. Thanks to the Paradise Elks Lodge for its hospitality in hosting the pie baking. Hoppie Campos and The Boys and Girls Club are appreciated for assisting with parking, and Bob Irvine and California Vocations staff and volunteers provided invaluable muscle and good cheer.

Many thanks to our sponsors: Rite Aid, Wells Fargo Bank, Paradise Cinema 7, Gary Bess Associates, Stott Outdoor Advertising, Blue Team – Cindy Haskett, Kaia Fit, B. Scott Hood DDS, MS, Inc., Northern Recycling & Waste Services, Feather River Hospital and Pacific Gas & Electric Company. Paradise Chamber is proud to host this event that shares a bite of history with our community.

Frank Dodini and Sandy Miller stage the entertainment program as a showcase for varied local talent.

Ken Prentiss has long ditched his shoes and perched a pot on his head to assume the role of Johnny Appleseed, spreading the lore of this Paradise tradition at the fest and beyond. Glenn Harrington of Artist By Design documents the fest with his camera, and Chamber Board members staffing the fest were Julie and Jay Cooke, Pine Ridge Women’s Club and Professional Mortgage Associates; Shannon Hurte, Edward Jones Investments; David Shepler, Wells Fargo Bank; Dean Fender, Paradise Direct Web Services; Stephen Graf, Pearson Road Collision Repair; Carol Peterson, Boys & Girls Club; Pamela Teeter, Inc Opt Boutique, and Steve and Lori Crowder, A Stitch Above Embroidery & Shirt Printing. Community volunteers include Cathy Anderson, Mark & Gaby Thorpe, Michael Menches, and the tireless Ed Salome.

Paradise Rotary contributed to the baking effort. Pictured are Brian Gray of Gray Matter Computing; Sandee Williams of Coldwell Banker Ponderosa; Chamber President Shannon Hurte of Edward Jones Investments; and Kiley Patterson of US Bank.

The sign says it all. Clockwise from front row center: Paradise Chamber Executive Director, Monica Nolan; Gaby Thorpe; Paradise Chamber Executive Director, retired, Ed Salome; Gunner Gates, Paradise High School; Steve Graf, Pearson Road Collision Repair, David Shepler, Wells Fargo; and Michael Menches, Boys & Girls Club.

If you’d like to join the Apple Corps for Johnny Appleseed Days 2016, call 877-9356 or email Info@ ParadiseChamber.com.

Vivian and Rae Teeter were among the many children enjoying the various kid-related activities at Johnny Appleseed days 2015.

Cub Scouts Pack 316 helped to staff the Children’s Games Plaza.

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Beau Hunter and G. Scott Hanosh, surrounded by family and staff, break ground for the new offices of Hanosh and Hunter Dental Group on the Skyway near Wells Fargo.

It’s a family affair at Dogtown Archery as Neil Krivoski cuts the ribbon at 7245 A Clark Road.

Visit Dogtown Archery for a full range of products and classes. 327-7800

Paradise Chamber welcomes Anita Towslee, accompanied by her son and daughter-in-law David and Shellee Muir. Visit Tax Solutions at 5800 Clark Road, Suite 3, for all fast, friendly and efficient taxpertise.

Ribbon Cuttings and Mixers All are welcome at Chamber Ribbon Cuttings and mixers. Leave work on time and bring a handful of business cards and your elevator speech, or grab a friend and come and learn more about your local businesses.

Dr. Alex Laufer cuts the ribbon at Laufer Chiropractic, 6141 Center Street, Suite A. New patients receive 20% off first visit and free consultation. Call 530-895-1151

November 19 Gold Country Casino 4020 Olive Highway, Oroville Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres in Gold Country’s second floor conference room between 7PM and 8:30PM and complimentary laughs in the Spirits Lounge at 8:30PM. Thursday, January 7, 5:30p.m.

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Paradise Chamber – Paradise Rotary Mixer Casa de Paradiso 5667 Clark Road February 11, 6:00p.m.

Paradise Chamber Installation Dinner and Community Awards Paradise Elks Lodge, 1100 Elk Lane Tickets available from Chamber and PostNet

If you would like to schedule a 2016 ribbon cutting, mixer business spotlight or milestone celebration, contact the Chamber office at 877-9356.

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Mike and Janice McCoy hold the ribbon at The Cleaning Connection, 7515 Skyway. The Cleaning Connection cleans clothing, carpets, upholstery and more, as well as offering a range of screen and window coverings.

Kaia Fit founder Nikki Warren, far right, and Coach Laura Gilmore, wielding scissors, joined local coaches, members and guests to cut the ribbon at 6424 Skyway. Learn more about Kaia’s holistic approach to fitness and healthy living by calling 570-6342.

Nan & Tam, center, aka Deborah Hansen and Tammy Leonard, celebrate their unique shop at 6139 Center Street. Nan & Tam’s Decor & More offers unique vintage and handcrafted products, and hosts a variety of crafting classes. 762-7167

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Member Since

Craig Memorial Congregational Church 1985 Paradise Chapel of the Pines 1986 Robert A. Gustafson, CPA 1991 Compac Engineering, Inc 1994 Shadowbrook Apartments 1997 Wilson Printing and Signs 1997 Sunshine Assisted Living 1998 CB Properties 1998 Catalyst Domestic Violence Services 1999 A-1 Check Cashing 2000 Paradise Irrigation District 2000 Coffee’s On 2002 The Exchange Club of Paradise 2002 Comfort Inn 2003 First Baptist Church 2003 Paradise Printing Co. 2004 Care Net of Paradise 2005 Chapelle de L’Artiste Chateau & Retreat 2005 Gitman & Associates 2005 Lake Oroville Marina 2005 PostNet 2005

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(530) 342-8932 1324 Mangrove #114, Chico (530) 877-3992 6282 Skyway

Member Since

California Vocations, Inc. 2007 Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. 2008 Anderson & Associates, Inc. 2009 Dutch Bros. Coffee 2009 Stott Outdoor Advertising 2009 Butte County Homemakers 2010 Jack-in-the Box 2010 Lisa Family Pharmacy 2010 Northstate Carpet Cleaning 2011 Dove’s Gypsy Heart Boutique 2012 Northern California Ballet 2012 Clark Road Storage 2013 Scentsy 2013 Sierra Gem Company 2013 Big 5 Sporting Goods 2014 Butte County Painters & General Contracting 2014 Community House Thrift Shop 2014 Digital Print & Design 2014 HeartShine Foundation 2014 M&S Wesley Tree Service 2014 Spencer Shirey Wines 2014

• Editors: Monica Nolan, Carol Peterson • Advertising: Jill Williams • Production/Layout: Jeri Luce

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Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road Big Fish at TOTR Hosted by Eye Life Institute. Help Thurs, Fri & Sat keep your sight and improve your thru Dec. 6 vision. 872-3344, michelle.morTheatre on the Ridge, ley@atriaseniorliving.com 3735 Neal Road Heart, humor and spectacular stageParadise Ridge craft. Tickets: Fir Street Gallery & Homeless Task Force Gifts. 877-5760 Online: www.totr.org.

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Paradise on Ice Skating Rink

First Tuesday of every month, 6pm Paradise United Methodist Thru Sun. Jan.10, Church, 11am to 8pm 6277 Clark Road, Terry Ashe Recreation Center, across from Cinema 7 6626 Skyway Open daily. See related story page 1. Stephanie Gregorio, 872-1162 or shorparadise@gmail.com 872-6393

briefs, from page 1 son! Save 10% when you book and deposit before December 1, 2015 ($250.00/person). Final payment is due June 1, 2016. Call 530-8720285 for more details.

A Family Affair at Sweeney & Selland Sweeney & Selland Insurance Services loves keeping family in the office, so George Selland and Agency Manager Kimball Shirey brought their daughters on board, welcoming Ashlyn and Kasey. Sweeney & Selland has been serving the greater Chico area since 1984. George acquired the company in 2014, making it his second successful insurance agency. Sweeney & Selland staff are active in local organizations, with Kimball finishing a three-year term

Every Tuesday, 7am for breakfast Cozy Diner, 6371 Skyway

“Tinsel Town Tuesdays”

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Wednesdays, 7pm to 10pm Paradise Grange, 5704 Chapel Drive Share musical talents—poetry, short stories or stand-up comedy— or just come and listen. Admission $2, food available for purchase. Sign-ups 6:45 pm. 877-4995

Every Tuesday, 2pm Paradise Ridge Senior Center, 877 Nunneley Road $1/ members, $3/ non members.

Paradise Rotary Admission includes popcorn.

Meets at The PLaCe 877-1733. paraseniorcntr@ Every Thursday Noon yahoo.com for lunch Paradise Lutheran Church, Tai Chi with 780 Luther Drive

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on the Paradise Chamber Board of Directors. Additionally, Kimball has a winery, so look out for Bangor Holiday Weekend, December 5th & 6th at Spencer Shirey Wines. As winter approaches, it is very important to review your Flood insurance coverage and any Auto or Home insurance; call today. Sweeney & Selland Insurance Services, affiliated with PIIB, Lic. #0I67874. 102 Raley Blvd., Suite 175, Chico, CA 95928. 487-8200 ‘Tis the Season to be Happy, Fit and Healthy!

Ridge Fitness for Women celebrates the season with a special one month membership! Give the gift of health to your mom, sister, daughter, wife or best friend for just $40! Gift Certificates may be purchased at Ridge Fitness for Women between November 15th and December 24th.

pm, except holiday weekends and months with a 5th Saturday.

Paradise Elks Bingo

Every Sunday. Doors Open 3:00pm Paradise Elks Lodge, 1100 Elks Lane, Grand Hall, rear entrance

November Fall Musical: Sweet Charity

Nov. 18-22 Butte College Black Box Theatre, ARTS Bldg, 3536 Butte Campus Dr., Oroville Friends of the Follows the romantic toils of a Library Book Sale dance hall prostitute. Tickets: Alternate Saturdays Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Road Butte College Bookstores, or at the door. online www.ButteCollegBook Sale hours 10:00am to 3:00 eBookstore.com. 895-2994

Ridge Fitness offers state of the art equipment including hydraulic resistance strength machines, a variety of cardio options and trainers on site at all times. Come by and enjoy beautiful Christmas decorations! In January, Ridge Fitness will be teaming up with P.A.S.H to help furry friends. Stay tuned for details. 530876-1087; 5537 Black Olive Drive.

PostNet:”Shipping and Mailing Headquarters” Sleighs departing daily! Packaging and shipping solutions can save time and provide peace of mind.

As Authorized Partners of UPS, FedEx and US Postal Service, PostNet handles overnight, express and ground packages! design, print, ship and be merry this Holiday Season with PostNet, “Your Neighborhood Business Center” and a whole lot

Thurs. Nov. 19, 6pm-9pm Nan and Tam’s, 6139 Center Street Price per Adults: $22. Deborah Hansen, 762-7167

12 Days of Christmas, Ridgefest

Fri. Nov 20-Tues. Dec 1 See related story, page 1. Monica Nolan, 877-9356

Festival of Trees Auction and Gala

Friday, Nov. 20, 6pm Paradise Veterans Hall, Corner of Skyway and Elliott See related story, page 7. Tickets $20. Judy Sisson, 873-3462.

more! 530.872.8554 Safeway Pla- furniture you’ve always dreamed za, next to Round Table. of but haven’t been able to find, ask African 5. In addition to custom African 5. . . A little piece of furniture making, Cheyenne is also South Africa in Paradise head coach of the Mighty Oaks, Native South African Cheyenne Chico State’s Men’s Rugby Team.

Reynders has retired Paradise to embark upon his life-long dream.

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Festival of Trees Gift Faire

Sat. Nov. 21, 10am to 5pm Paradise Veterans Hall, Corner of Skyway and Elliott See related story, page 7.

Kathy Hafer, 877-8721

Thanksgiving Dinner

Sat., Nov. 21, 11am to 4pm Magalia Community Church, 13700 Old Skyway, Magalia Free dinner for individuals and families.

Trip to the Theater

Sun. Nov. 22, 1:15pm Feather Canyon Retirement Community, 5900 Canyon View Dr. Join us for a trip to Butte College to watch the musical “Sweet Charity”. Nikki Nance. 877-2207

Kids Craft Class: Thankful Book

Mon. Nov. 23, 10am to 1pm Nan and Tam’s, 6139 Center Street Kids can make a turkey book. $5 per child. Deborah Hansen, 762-7167.

Golden Era Band at Feather Canyon

Wed. Nov 25, 6:45pm Feather Canyon Retirement Community, 5900 Canyon View Dr. Great music, featuring the Golden Era Band! Nikki Nance, 877-2207.

holidays,

Kids Craft Class: Felt and Pinecone Turkey

weekends 9-6pm and 1-6pm Pip Printing & Marketing weekdays; Anne 872-0165.

Services, 597 Pearson Road 35th Annual Pip Customer Appreciation Day! The free food is outTrip to Feather Falls standing! Sherry Swim, 877-7471 Casino with Feather

Wed. Nov 25, 10am to 1pm Nan and Tam’s, 6139 Center Street Canyon Retirement All supplies provided. $5 per child. Fri. Nov. 27, 9:30am Deborah Hansen, 762-7167.

Feather Canyon Retirement Community, 5900 Canyon View Dr. Nikki Nance. 877-2207.

Black Friday Bingo Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Thurs. Nov. 26, 11am to 2pm Paradise United Methodist Church, 6722 Clark Rd, Across from Paradise Cinema 7 Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner for everyone, turkey and all the traditional favorites. Music.

The Salvation Army Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner Thurs. Nov. 26, 11am to 2pm United Methodist Church, 6722 Clark Road Free, all welcome.

Season opening: Mountain View Christmas Tree Farm

Fri. Nov. 27, 3:30pm Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road Shell Morley, 872-3344.

Miss HeartShine USA 2015 National Pageant

Atria Resident’s Christmas Program Fri. Dec. 4, 3:30pm Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road Shell Morley, 872-3344.

Santa’s Arrival with Live Reindeer

Sat. Dec. 5, 2pm Paradise Ice Rink, Terry Ashe Park, 6626 Skyway See related story page 1.

Sat. Nov. 28, All day Sheraton Fishermans’ Wharf, Christmas Lighted San Francisco, CA National Pageant for girls ages 7 Truck Parade to 25 across the nation! Danna or Sat. Dec. 5, 6:30pm Staging 4:30pm Ciara, 591-3627.

Thomas Ace Hardware, corner Clark and Pearson Bring canned foods for Paradise food pantries! See related story page 1.

Toy Drive for Salvation Army

Tues. Dec. 1 to Wed. Dec. 16, 9am-5pm Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road Shell Morley, 872-3344.

Rodney Atkins LIVE at Gold Country Casino & Hotel

Sat. Dec. 5, 8pm Gold Country Casino & Hotel, 4020 Olive Hwy, Oroville ”The Most Hits for the Money” Tour, featuring Rose Falcon!

(800) 334-9400.

Pearl Harbor Night Dinner for Veterans Mon. Dec. 7, seating 4:30pm Paradise Elks Lodge, 1100 Elk Lane See related story page 1.

Holiday Sing-along

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Wednesday, December 9, 1:30pm Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road Shell Morley, 872-3344.

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.

Reindeer Games Holiday Party

Fri. Dec.11, 2:30pm Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road Shell Morley, 872-3344.

Festival of Trees Auction, Gala & Gift Faire

Following the gala, the Veterans Hall will be transformed into a beautiful holiday Paradise for Quota’s Annual Festival of Trees Gift Faire on Saturday, November 21, from 10 am til 5 pm. Admission is free. There will be lots of vendors with handcrafted as well as manufactured gift items, a raffle with great giftable items and entertainment to get you in the holiday spirit. Proceeds from the Festival of Trees will make sure that less fortunate families on the Ridge have a Merry Christmas. Both events take place at Veterans’ Memorial Hall, at the corner of Skyway and Elliott.

Season opening: Mountain View Christmas Tree Farm

Mountain View Christmas Tree Farm will be open for the season Friday, November 27, through Wednesday, December 23, 9:00 – 6:00 pm weekends and 1:00 – 6:00pm weekdays. The farm, nestled in the forest on the rim of

Sun. Dec. 13, 11:30am Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road RSVP Shell Morley, 872-3344.

Ebenezer Scrooge’s Happy Hour

Thurs. Dec. 17, 3:30pm Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road Shell Morley, 872-3344.

Northern California Ballet presents The Nutcracker

Fri. and Sat. Dec. 18, 19, 7:15pm.

Matinees Sat. and Sun. Dec. 19. 20, 2:15pm Paradise Performing Arts Center 777 Nunneley Road See related story page 7.

December

Fri. Nov. 27, Wed. thru PIP Printing Customer Dec. 23, 9am to 6pm Appreciation Day Mountain View Christmas Tree Farm, 1986 Mountain View Drive Wed. Dec. 2, See related story page 7. Open 9am to 5pm

Quota International of Paradise is busy preparing for its annual Festival of Trees extravaganza. The Holiday Gala & Auction will be held Friday, November 20. Doors open at 6 pm.

Guests will be treated to a huge selection of elegant hors d’oeuvres, a no-host bar - compliments of the Paradise Rotary Club - and a fun dessert dash. Beautifully decorated Christmas trees for your home or office will be auctioned off and there will be a silent auction as well. Tickets are $20 each and available at Wilson Printing and Paradise Travel.

Holiday Champagne Brunch

Don’t miss The Festival of Trees Auction, Gala & Gift Faire! the Feather River Canyon, provides an exciting family outing. Build a family tradition, choose and cut your Christmas tree or select a freshly harvested pre-cut tree, roast hot dogs, marshmallows and make a s’more. Visit the farm animals and create precious family memories. Mountain View Christmas Tree Farm also offers fresh wreaths, local seasonal produce and other products. Bring the kids, grandkids and dog (don’t forget your leash)!1986 Mountain View Drive, (530) 872-0165.

Toy Drive for Salvation Army

Bring a new toy to Atria Paradise and light up a little-one’s life! Atria is collecting new toys December 1st through the 16th. Drop off your donation in the big barrel in the lobby. Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road.

The Nutcracker

Northern California Ballet presents The Nutcracker, performed by outstanding professional guest artists and talented NCB dancers.

The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition for the entire family. Evening and matinee performances Friday, December 18, through Sunday, December 20.

Paradise Performing Arts Center, 777 Nunneley Road. (530) 872-1719

A Holiday Happening at Curves

Fri. Dec. 11, 2-7pm, Sat. Dec. 12, 8am-2pm Curves Paradise, 6848 Skyway, Suite G, Holiday Market Plaza Unique handmade gifts by local crafters and other high quality products. Raffles. Jeni Harris, 8778300.

Special Holiday Feast

Tues. Dec. 22, 12pm to 1pm St. Nicholas’ Episcopal Church, 5972 Oliver Road Salvation Army Gift Program supplies presents for all age groups, as long as they last. 877-7006

16th Annual Economic Forecast Conference

Thurs. Jan. 14, 8am-4:30pm Gold Country Event Center, 4020 Olive Hwy, Oroville, In-depth look at national, state and north valley economies short and long-term. Detailed analysis by well-known economists. Hortensia Llamas, 898-4598.

Karaoke Party

Fri. Jan. 15, 3pm Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road Shell Morley, 872-3344.

Sunday Champagne Brunch

Sun. Jan. 17, 11:30am Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road RSVP to Shell Morley, 872-3344.

Rotary Crab Feed

Sat. Jan. 30, 5:30pm Paradise Veterans’ Hall, 6550 Skyway Corner of Skyway & Elliott All you can eat fresh crab, shrimp, and tri tip. Full no host bar, live and silent auction, dancing. Proceeds benefit our community.

Egg Nog Social

Thurs. Dec. 24, 3:30pm Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road Shell Morley, 872-3344.

“Don’t Mess With Texas” Paradise Bandstand

Tues. Dec. 29, 6pm Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road Shell Morley, 872-3344.

New Year’s Eve Champagne Supper & Party

Thurs. Dec. 31, 5pm Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road 872-3344 to RSVP the number of guests!

January 2016 New Year’s Day Football Tailgate Party

Fri. Jan 1, 1pm Atria Paradise, 1007 Buschmann Road Join us for a drink, snacks and college football games on the Big Screen TV! Shell Morley, 872-3344.

Mardi Gras Celebration in Paradise

Fri. Feb. 5, 7-11pm Paradise Senior Center, 877 Nunneley Road Dance the night away to the New Orleans music of the Alan Rigg Trio with the Artful Horns! Hors d’oeuvres, festive libations (including hurricanes & Italian sodas), art drawings, door prizes, beads, and more! Julie Cooke, 877-5673

Chamber Installation & Community Awards Dinner

Thursday, February 11, 2016 - 6:00pm Paradise Elks Lodge 1100 Elk Lane Please join Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, staff and members as we welcome the 2016 Board, present awards, and view a community slide show. Catered dinner and nohost bar. Cocktails 6:00pm; Dinner 7:30pm. $40.00 in advance; $300 per table of 8. Tickets at Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce, and PostNet. Monica Nolan, 530-8779356

8 November/December 2015 • Ridge Business Journal