Business Briefs

Business Briefs spotlight members of the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce, providing information to Ridge residents and visibility to Ridge businesses. All contact information for featured businesses is available in ParadiseChamber.com’s online business directory: www.paradisechamber.com/list/. This benefit is available to all members; for guidelines and information, email Monica@ ParadiseChamber.com and due April 17-21st. Applications for future families will likely open twice a year. Check buttehabitat.org for exact dates and please spread the word.

A new home with an affordable mortgage supports families as they focus on parenting, school, and work. Affordable homeownership leads to stronger communities and healthier families.

Help celebrate Habitat’s 30th Anniversary with a wall-signing on April 15, 2023, 10 a.m. at 5700 Academy Drive, Paradise.

Habitat celebrates 30-year anniversary of building homes in Paradise

2023 marks the 30 Year Anniversary of Habitat for Humanity of Butte County. They are dedicated to a world where everyone has a decent place to call home— especially Paradise!

Habitat’s celebration is April 15, 10:00 a.m. at 5700 Academy Dr. Paradise. Paradise officials and homeowners will speak and guests are invited to write a message to families on the recently framed walls. Before Camp Fire, Habitat built 1-2 homes a year in Chico. After Camp Fire 2018, Habitat redirected its energy to building homes in Paradise for fire survivors, completing seven homes this past year. Eight homes are lined up for 2023 and four families have started their sweat equity. The other four families are soon to be selected. Applications are currently available meetings. The evening meetings include guest speakers from the quilting world, and other fun events promoting quilting and community service, The Guild hopes to continue the evening meetings. More than 20 women attended the first evening meeting at the Paradise Elks Lodge. Future meetings will be April 18, June 20, and August 15. All meetings will be at the Elks Lodge, 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Doors open 15 minutes early for members and guests to visit and to learn more about Guild activities. For more information, contact ridgequiltersguild@gmail.com.

Habitat’s goal is to build ten homes a year and maintain this growth for 10-15 years, your partnership is needed. Contact Jenny Fales, Habitat for Humanity of Butte County Development Manager at (530) 343-7423 or jennyf@buttehabitat.org. To learn more, go to www.buttehabitat.org.

Johnny on the Spot now offers temporary fencing ward pricing. Contact (530) 893-5687 or visit johnnyrentals.com.

Johnny on the Spot has added temporary fencing to its lineup of rental products.

Paradise Symphony Society seeks new board members

The Paradise Symphony Society is seeking to add several new Board Members to its ranks. These positions require an active interest in classical symphony music, a strong desire to be part of rebuilding Paradise and the Ridge, and a willingness to take on minor administrative and event participation responsibilities for the benefit of the Symphony Orchestra. Musical ability, while helpful, is not a requirement. Prospective members from Chico, Oroville and other audience areas are also eligible. To make further inquiries, contact Melissa Brown, Acting President, at missyb1405@att.net.

Speri Machuga displays recently completed quilt.

Ridge Quilters Guild now offers evening meetings

The Ridge Quilters’ Guild received a grant from the Butte Strong Fund to support outreach to the Ridge community for quilters and sewists who cannot attend daytime

Johnny on the Spot provides quality products and services when it comes to fence rental in Butte, Tehama and Glenn Counties, guaranteeing a quick turnaround on delivery and set up to ensure your site is protected when emergencies arise. Fencing offers a solid barrier to protect your site for both events or construction, with 6ft tall fencing panels made from durable steel and installed by our expert team.

Whether you are planning a small fundraiser, high profile event, a long-term construction project or a quick residential projectJohnny on the Spot offers the temporary fencing to meet your needs. Our office staff is ready to provide immediate, free estimates, with our simple and straightfor-

Paradise Tan reopens

Paradise Tan (formerly Paradise Beach) is under new ownership and has been reopened with new merchandise, improved prices and extended hours. Visit Paradise Tan 10AM-6PM M-F at 7967 Skyway Ste D. in Paradise. Owner/operators Vicky Spiersch and Amanda Clark are ready to help you look and feel your best. Paradise Tan features two stand up tanning beds, and two lay down tanning beds and plans exciting upgrades this year! This small family business is proud to serve the Ridge community as it returns to its former glory.

Amy Kaur is a professional artist in Paradise. Amy earned a Master’s in Fine Arts. Now she’s teaching at the Paradise Art Center. Amy is proficient in watercolors, acrylic, pastel, oils, pencil shading, drawing and more. Currently Amy is giving watercolor classes at the Paradise Art Canter.

Amy also does Henna Body Art and Face Painting at local festivals and for private parties. Amy held a couple of workshops on Henna Body Art at the Paradise Art Center; which was a BIG HIT.

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Deja Vu Nursery now open 7 days a week

Déjà Vu is located at 5424 Foster Road (formerly Mendon’s Nursery) in Paradise and offers the largest selection of plants in the North State, with more than 30,000 items in stock! New spring inventory arriving every week. Déjà Vu’s knowledgeable staff provides personalized customer service for all your landscaping and gardening needs, as well as fire survivor discounts, landscape design and consulting, delivery and planting services. In addition to an outstanding variety plants, Déjà Vu supplies Bumper Crop Soils, fertilizers, organic garden products, yard art, gift certificates, and so much more.

Adventist Health welcomes 2 new practitioners to the Ridge

Amanda Creott, LCSW, serving ages 18 and older

Harry Jakobson, LCSW, working with children 3-18

Nic’s

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dining, gathering, catering vibe at Nic’s. They also offer catering. Whatever the occasion, Nic’s has a menu that is sure to please.

There’s something for everyone at Nic’s, whether the nourishment is in the form of food or company.

For a place serving up such a wide range of offerings from delicately balanced charcuterie boards, salads, and flatbreads to hearty sandwiches- its arguable that Nic’s main appeal is that it’s simply a cool, comfortable place to gather. Nic’s offers a robust assortment of wines, cheese plates, and charcuterie, or you can enjoy their most popular grilled peach, prosciutto, and brie flatbread.

Nic’s has added lasagna, chicken Parmesan and manicotti to their menu.

Some new specials to choose from include Lasagna, Chicken Parmesan or Manicotti meals, served with salad and breadsticks. Beer and wine tastings, live music, and trivia nights are all part of the community-building

Nic’s Deli and Wine Bar

6256 Skyway, Paradise, (530) 413-9422 Tues thru Sat. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Thur. and Friday evening till 8 p.m.

Amanda Creott is a licensed clinical social worker providing professional and compassionate therapy for mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She offers options for adults ages 18 and older to support personalized wellness and recovery plans, improve quality of life and achievement of life goals.

Amanda’s scope of practice includes trauma-informed care, client centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, along with other modes. Amanda focuses on providing a safe, supportive space for clients to process their innermost thoughts.

Amanda is a native Californian, and enjoys being in nature, as well as art and music. She also is a great animal lover and feels fortunate to have two silly dogs and a cat.

Harry Jakobson is a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience in mental health counseling including psychotherapy, family therapy, play therapy, sand-tray therapy, and much more. He specializes in addressing the behavioral health needs of children, and treats numerous conditions including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, AHDH/ADD, and emotional distress.

Harry works with children ages 3 – 18 and offers several treatment options such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), trauma-informed CBT, brain spotting, strength-based therapy and motivational interviewing. He is passionate about working with children and families and enjoys being able to help others improve their lives.

A native of northern California, Harry has more than 20 years of professional experience in behavioral health and social services.

Gold Nugget Museum progresses amid challenges

Like many organizations on the Ridge, the Gold Nugget Museum continues to be challenged by needs that exceed our resources. Our museums have received a great deal of assistance over the last several years; the giving nature of our Ridge community continues to astound us. Our designs are in place and phase one is fully in swing: Exhibition space, membership solicitation, and of course, events.

Temporarily thwarted by the flooding of our Depot Museum, we’re getting close to reopening the historical site in March 2023. This, in conjunction with the revival of our school program will complement the Yellowstone Kelly Heritage Trail and its pioneer placards.

We are still awaiting any compensation from the Fire Victim Trust; once received, we’ll be better positioned to move forward. In the meantime, we’ll be securing our artifact collection, advancing our grant-assisted HVAC and solar power plans, and engaging in Gold Nugget Days. Funding from Explore Butte County will bring back a portion of our resources, helping to revive Days of Living History.

Still no word from the Paradise Recreation and Parks District on renewing our lease for the original museum site. Understandably, they’re having difficulty securing compensation from their insurance company for the property loss. We’ve been assured that the artifacts and monuments on-site will remain secure until decisions are made.

Individual and commercial membership is our primary income source and packaging will be coming out soon to provide greater benefits to those who support us.

Visit us the main museum, 475 Pearson Road, Monday thru Thursday, 12-4 p.m.