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Memorial Day Is More than the Start of Summer

Like many people, I celebrate Memorial Day weekend as the official beginning of summer. For most of us, this a full weekend of camping, outings to the lake, motor racing and barbecues. However, a busy schedule of relaxation and recreation… Continue Reading

‘Get Outta Town’ and Focus on Fungi

I know I’ll regret wishing for summer, but enough is enough with the rain already. This weekend is supposed to be sunny, so it’s the perfect time to “Get Outta Town.” This week’s “Get Outta Town” feature combines some of… Continue Reading

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Saturday: Dunsmuir’s Dogwood Daze, City Yard Sale

Dunsmuir’s annual city wide yard sale will occur Memorial Day Weekend as part of the Dogwood Daze celebration planned for May 28. A full day of events celebrates the more than 52 dogwood trees on Sacramento and Dunsmuir Avenues, Hedge… Continue Reading

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4 Friends, 1 4-by-4 and 24 Hours

A grown-up girlfriend sleepover was arranged in November so we four friends could catch up. Our thinking was that it had been so long since we’d really, really talked that an hour or so for lunch wouldn’t leave a dent in the conversational ground we had to cover. For this, we needed… Continue Reading

‘Get Outta Town’ for One Person’s Junk, Your Treasure

The season is upon us for yard sales, sidewalk sales and garage sales, plus all manner of shows to uncover and rediscover shabby chic, rustic, artisan-made and handcrafted goods.  North State treasure hunters have the new Burlap Harlots Show in Anderson, Springpalooza in Palo Cedro… Continue Reading

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By Slide or by Glide, This Event Will Challenge

What: The first Slide, Ride, Run & Glide Extreme Mobility Challenge When: April 17, 7 a.m. Where: Mt. Shasta Ski Park, Mount Shasta Cost: $75 per person or $250 per team of 4 Visit www.slideriderunglide.com for information and registration The Slide,… Continue Reading

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Yreka Gallery Channels ‘State of Jefferson’ Spirit

It was Thomas Jefferson who said, “A little rebellion now and then is a good thing,” so it’s appropriate that an organization, staging a small rebellion of its own, took root in the heart of Yreka, the interim state capitol… Continue Reading

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‘Get Outta Town’ for a Ride with the Dogs

I will fondly remember my day with the sled dogs of Dogsled Express in January. I reported on Pat Campbell and his team of Alaskan Huskies in “Gee, Haw, Arha – Sounds of the Siskiyou Dogsled Races.” On Dec. 10,… Continue Reading

Still Time To Prep For New Thanksgiving Tradition

Most Thanksgiving traditions involve eating a week’s worth of food in one sitting, and watching dull pro football games on television. I’m not knocking that approach. No one loves the Thanksgiving feast more than I do, especially if creamed pearl… Continue Reading