Redding Green Film Series Presents “The Economics of Happiness”

Please join the Green Film Series and Growing Local for a screening of The Economics of Happiness. This film describes a world moving in two opposing directions. As governments and big business continue to push for “growth” in the form… Continue Reading

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People of Progress Hosts Annual Octuberfest Dinner (& Doni’s Cooking Demo)

Octuberfest Honors Potatoes and the Human Spirit’s Ability to Move Forward Beyond Adversity Each year the People of Progress plan a fun-filled evening and at the very end after closing time, we often have to encourage a few last lingerers… Continue Reading

Community Forum to Address Bullying

On Tuesday October 11, 2011 Shasta Women’s Refuge and the First United Methodist Church will sponsor a community forum regarding bullying. This event will give parents, teachers, school staff, and service providers an opportunity to learn about why bullying happens… Continue Reading

Thursday’s ‘Off the Hook’ Offers Unique Glimpse Behind Bars

Wanted: Actors. No theatrical experience necessary.

Required: Incarceration experience. Don’t bother applying if you haven’t done time behind bars.

Welcome to the bravely innovative Poetic Justice Project, a 2-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to helping parolees reintegrate into society through the arts … Continue Reading

Former Inmates Perform ‘Off the Hook’ Musical Drama

What: “Off the Hook”

When: May 26, 7 p.m.

Where: First United Methodist Church, 1825 East St.

Cost: $7 adults, $5 students/seniors/groups of 10 or more. Scholarships available.
Tickets available at First Methodist Church, Holiday … Continue Reading

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Fair Offers Christmas Presents That Make a Difference

For some people, the thought of giving cheap junk made by exploited workers in some overseas sweatshop as a Christmas gift is not appetizing. But if you shop the big-box stores, cheap junk made by exploited workers in some overseas… Continue Reading

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Vi Klaseen, Community Activist – Gone, But Legacy Lives On

Violet Klaseen – mother, wife, grandmother, friend, teacher, Francophile, traveler and community activist – died suddenly Thursday morning., Feb. 25. She was 88. Violet Grace Hardies was born Sept. 12, 1921, in Los Angeles. She graduated from North Hollywood High School, UCLA, and… Continue Reading