Grandma was always packin,’ and rarin’ to go. She carried her own dice, and could, on occasion, shoot them straight and true. But usually they took an odd bounce. ‘Bama couldn’t help it. It was her ‘Yahtzee elbow.’ “Hey, ‘Bama,… Continue Reading
College speech instructor Robb Lightfoot shares his expertise on the entire process of promotion. Tailored for writers, Lightfoot’s presentation will cover the traditional speaking situation with 30 or more people in the room, and he’ll also offer advice on how to… Continue Reading
The Mozart Mile is a favorite tradition of the Chico community. Walk, run, stroll, saunter or stride along a level course through Bidwell Park on a beautiful autumn morning. Musicians from the North State Symphony, Chico Country Day School, other… Continue Reading
Shasta County has its first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) this year, Public Health has learned. This person is the 217th human case of WNV in California this year. The patient was treated and released from a local… Continue Reading
Local area residents reported receiving persistent phone calls purportedly from “Think Pink” asking for donations. Nor-Cal Think Pink is the organization that will hand out 40,000 breast cancer awareness bags on Think Pink Day, October 18, 2012, and it is… Continue Reading
So, y’know, when you’re, like, watching TV and someone is on the news or some talking heads show and saying , “Be afraid…..be very afraid!”, and you’re, like, “Yadda, yadda, yadda……go away !”. Well, don’t you dare yadda, yadda me… Continue Reading
It’s flu season, and flu vaccine is recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older. Visit your health care provider or one of the many retail locations that offer the vaccine, including drug stores and grocery stores. Shasta County Public Health… Continue Reading
Have you experienced negative messages telling you that you can’t do things or should look and behave in certain ways just because you are a girl. Girls Inc. is there to remind girls that this is just…well, nonsense. Girls Inc.… Continue Reading
“You are what you repeatedly drive.” ~ Aristotle “You don’t have to do this,” Karin said. She held her keys out, and I gave her mine. “It’s my turn, I guess.” “OK, but I know you don’t like my van.”… Continue Reading
A new feature of the Pink Sundial Event on Thursday, October 18 will be 1,000 luminaries lighting the river trail. These Luminaries will consist of a pink ribbon bag containing a battery-operated candle. When it’s illuminated, the shining light in this… Continue Reading
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