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The Week in Review
‘Women Making History’ gathering Sunday
What: 2010 Celebration of Women’s History Month “Women Making History”
When: March 2, 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: The Atrium (south end of the Market Street Promenade, formerly called the Downtown Mall)
Details: The event is designed to bring together the various community organizations focused on…
Slide Show: Red Hawks vs Thunderbirds at Tiger Field
Slide show by Joe Domke
Red Hawks vs Thunderbirds at Tiger Field
Feb. 17, 2010
At Tiger Field, the Simpson Red Hawks played the Thunderbirds from British Columbia. The Thunderbirds won 13 to 3. The league started Feb. 19 at…
Shasta College Celebrates Intercultural Night
What: Shasta College’s 7th Annual Intercultural Night Celebration
When: March 25, 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Shasta College Student Center (cafeteria)
Cost: $5, Children 12 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased in room 2308.
Details: Enjoy world music, cultural dances, stories and performances. Sample international cuisine…
Citizen, Your Neighborhood Wants YOU
Six years ago, when there was a budget for such things and Redding had a new Planning Commissioner, I was sent to a League of California Cities Annual Meeting in Monterey. Besides learning something about provisions of the California Environmental…
Caltrans Puts Redding On The (Policy) Map
Redding gets scant attention in the world of California public policy development. But that changes, at least momentarily, on Wednesday, when representatives of the Caltrans home office in Sacramento come to Redding for a big transportation planning workshop.
The California Interregional…
“On the highway of life, we most often recognize happiness out of the rear view mirror.” ~ Frank Tyger
U-Prep Saturday Fundraiser - Viva Las Vegas
What: U-Prep Fundraiser Viva Las Vegas
When: Mar 20, 5 p.m.
Where: Gaia Hotel
Anderson, California
Cost: $45 or $450 for an 8-person table
Contact: Diane Hurner (530) 242-0424
dianehurner@yahoo.com
The University Preparatory School Foundation is offering the opportunity to take a trip to Vegas without ever leaving Shasta County at…
Dunsmuir ‘Tree Art’ Reception
What: “Tree Art” Reception
When: Mar 20, 2 to 5 p.m.
Where: BoxCar Gallery
5905 Sacramento Avenue
Dunsmuir, CA
Dunsmuir, CA-”Tree Art” by Cheryl Petty exhibition will be shown at a reception March 20 from 2-5pm at the BoxCar Gallery 5905 Sacramento Avenue in Dunsmuir, California. This spring…
Celebrate March as National Nutrition Month
What: Re-think Your Health and Celebrate March as National Nutrition Month!
When:
Spring Garden Workshop
Presented by Wayne Kessler of Shambani Organics
March 15, 5:30-7:30 pm
Eat Right When Money’s Tight
Includes a healthy cooking demonstration
March 22, 5:30-7:30 pm
Create Healthy Habits-KIXE
Kids’ activities and FREE children’s book, while…
What’s the Story, Morning Glory?
Most of us search for a quick, healthy way to start the day, and one of my favorites is a little gem I call a Morning Glory.
What is a Morning Glory? I like to call it a whole-grain scone without…
Program Will Pay Homeowners to Sell at a Loss
In an effort to end the foreclosure crisis, the Obama administration has been trying to keep defaulting owners in their homes. Now it will take a new approach: paying some of them to leave.
This latest program, which will allow owners…
Writings of a Wanderer: Tea With My Mummy
I recently took a day trip to San Francisco to satisfy my craving for art, history and culture.
My mom, sister and I drove to Golden Gate Park - a place I hadn’t visited since childhood - to see the “Tutankhamun…
Slide Show: Shasta Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert at Shasta College
Slide show by Joe Domke
Shasta Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert at Shasta College
Feb 28, 2010
Song: Julians Auftritt
by Christoph Pronegg
The Shasta Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert at Shasta College. Dr. Richard Fisk Musical Director/Conductor.
Photographer Paul Heath was born in West Lafayette, Ind., and…
Sundial Film Festival Announces Award Winners
Redding, CA - The award winning films and photographs entered in the second annual Sundial Film Festival were announced Saturday night at the Cascade Theatre.
Taking the “Best of Festival” trophy and $1,000 cash prize was “After the Island” by filmmaker…
Shasta Memory Bank - 3.14.10
The Presbyterian church, built in 1881, was the first church constructed in Redding. It was located on the south-east corner of Butte and Pine streets, but this original building was burned to the ground on September 13, 1915, and a…
Oh Deer! Deer Resistant Gardening Strategies with Karen McGrath, Landscape Designer
Let’s face it - I am all about habitat and environmentally friendly and responsible gardening. I am. I love birds, bees, butterflies and the like. But, let’s also face the fact that we live in deer country. And Oh Deer!…
“I still say a church steeple with a lightning rod on top shows a lack of confidence.” ~ Doug McLeod
Molly, Megan and more…
There will be a Celebration of Life event for former Shasta County Supervisor Molly Wilson at 10 a.m. Saturday at Redding Christian Fellowship (2157 Victor Ave.). Then, at 2 p.m., an additional service will take place at the Northern California…
Our Broken Sky - Part One
“The reason I think geoengineering should be considered is I don’t think we are going to save the planet with the emissions-reductions approaches that are on the table. No one is taking the magnitude of the technological challenge seriously.” ~…
No Butts About Smoke-Free Beaches
It can be smoking hot at the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area beaches during the summertime. But when the next beach season arrives, there may not be any actual smoking.
National Park Service officials are considering banning smoking at Whiskeytown’s four recreation…
How Much Is That in Real Money? A Cheap Broad’s Travel Tips
BEYOND THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE HORIZON
According to a 2007 CNN Money article, the human resource consulting firm Mercer estimates the typical full-time employed American receives 15 days paid vacation and 10 days of paid holidays. The American Society of…
“The worst thing about being a tourist is having other tourists recognize you as a tourist.” ~ Russell Baker
‘In the Artist’s Studio’ with Mike Karns
Announcing: The winner of the 2010 Redding Rodeo Logo Competition, Michael Karns. Congratulations! What made you enter a contest for the Rodeo logo?
Well, I work as the Graphic Artist for Shasta Creations and I wanted to see if my style…
Slide Show: Shasta Dam, 2010
Slide show by Joe Domke
Shasta Dam
Feb 9, 2010
Song: Laguna Verde
by David Ospina
Photographer Paul Heath was born in West Lafayette, Ind., and moved to Redding in 1988. He likes photography, crowds and going places to meet new people. He is married…
No-Fret Fruit Vinaigrette
Friend Patte kindly shared some olive oil and balsamic vinegar samples from Lucero California Olive Oil, headquartered in Corning.
The olive oil was a first cold-pressed Mission extra virgin, and the balsamic vinegar was an 18-year-old traditional style. I tried both on…
“The most beautiful things in the universe are the starry heavens above us and the feeling of duty within us.” ~ Native American proverb
Rancheria Banquet Honors Non-Profits
Photos courtesy of the Redding Rancheria
There were no losers at Win River on Saturday.
There were, however, several ghosts, goblins and even a chainsaw-toting Santa Claus.
It wasn’t Halloween or Christmas, but it was the annual themed banquet honoring a handful of…
Dance Project Is Steppin’ Out March 19
What: The Dance Project’s “Steppin’ Out”
When: 7 p.m. March 19; 3 and 7 p.m. March 20; 7 p.m. March 26; 3 and 7 p.m. March 27
Where: Cascade Theatre
Cost: $10-$25
Tickets available here or at the Cascade Theatre box office.
Experience the passion, power and movement from some of…
‘Off Stage’ with The Dance Project’s Melanie Catanio
Last fall, “Backstage Pass” with behind-the-scenes video by Tom Ramont gave readers an inside look at The Dance Project’s “Cascade Christmas,” from auditions to performance.”Off Stage” is a chance to meet the cast and crew of the Dance Project without the…
