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CONTENTS ISSUE 240

GATHER HERE featured stories— 22: Shasta Land Trust Hosts River Rhythms Photo by Michael Killingbeck

52: Red Bluff Beef ‘N’ Brew Returns to Downtown 64: Community Flourishes at Redding Gardens Cooperative

HOME & LIVING featured stories— 58: Exploring Julia Morgan’s Secluded Wyntoon Estate 62: Decorate With the Things You Love 68: Shasta Woodworkers Club Builds Community

GOOD TIMES 18: Shasta Railbikes Celebrates McCloud’s Railroad Heritage 36: North America’s Best Sheepdogs Head to Alturas 40: Balloon Fair Takes Flight in Montague

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32: Wings of Angels Supports Local Families

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INTEREST 26: Four Generations Delivering Trinity County Mail 48:

Preserving the Legacy of Linden Avenue

IN EVERY ISSUE 14: What I Enjoy: Gail Fiorini-Jenner 74: Recipe: Grilled Corn Chowder 76: Enjoy the View: Jessica French 78: What’s Cookin’: Lunchbox Love 81: Local Events Calendar 90: Giving Back: Q&A with Golden West Rescue

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Magic happens when we pull up a chair together. Gathering is how we keep our community’s heart beating. Meaningful gathering can be found in the Shasta Woodworking Club, where enthusiasts “make sawdust” while mentoring beginners, and in McCloud, where Shasta Railbikes turn a history lesson into a shared family excursion. Sometimes we gather just to look up. At the Montague Balloon Fair, you can watch the morning launch in your yoga pants with a cup of coffee. Or enjoy the harmony of nature and music along the Sacramento River during the River Rhythms Sunset Symphony with the Shasta Land Trust. We also gather in service. From supporting Golden West Rescue’s equine residents to attending the Wings of Angels gala for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we are reminded time and time again that our community’s compassion is boundless. Whether you’re building school lunches with your kids or enjoying one of the dozens of community activities highlighted in our monthly calendar, we hope you find a special place to gather here this season. Enjoy!

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Family: Doug Jenner (spouse); children Tricia (husband Cole), Nick (wife Jenny), and Matt; eight grandkids How long have you lived in the North State? After graduating from CSU Chico, I married a fourthgeneration cattle rancher, so I’ve lived in Scott Valley in Siskiyou County, for 55 years.

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You’ve probably tasted more great steaks than most people. What’s your favorite cut, and how do you like it cooked? A great barbecued rib steak is nice, but since I cook for a crew and love to experiment, I love “odd” cuts, like shanks for osso buco, enchiladas and minestrone. I love flank steak for braciole, and a pot roast in winter makes a hearty dish.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT LIVING IN THE NORTH STATE? I love our ranching/rural lifestyle, even with long days and busy seasons. I love this mountain valley. Finally, I love the people. Having been an educator for 50 years, I cherish the people here, including their diversity and history. It’s part of the reason I began writing 20 years ago, to preserve stories from early contact through to today. I’ve written 12 books, 10 nonfiction and 2 historical novels.

What’s your favorite local hidden gem that you think most people should know about? One gem has to be the mountains surrounding our valley, where we loved going on horseback each summer and fall. For “tourist” destinations, I suggest Denny Bar Distillery & Restaurant, the historic Etna Brewery (originally part of my husband’s family) and the old Callahan Emporium. Other gems include the Siskiyou County Museum, Fort Jones Museum and Native Daughter’s Etna Museum. What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you? I have an identical twin who also lives in Etna. When students see her, they call out, “Hi, Mrs. Jenner.” They’re always surprised when she says, “No, I’m Pat, her twin sister.” Also, I wasn’t raised here, but Scott Valley is the most precious home I

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could imagine. The moment I arrived, I came “home.” What’s one skill you’d love to learn just for fun? I’m studying Italian and hope to become more fluent. My father was first-generation Italian American, and we have family in Italy whom we visit and who also come here. I think any foreign language is an asset; it reveals so much about culture and history. Plus, it’s fun. What three words best describe your perfect day? Being with my husband, kids and grandkids on the ranch, especially when calves are being born, is a perfect day. And while I don’t ride much anymore, being on horseback on the ranch or in the mountains is fabulous. So three words would be peaceful, joyful and surprising. What’s something you never leave home without? Sadly, my cell phone, mostly for the camera because there’s always something to record. And sunglasses! Whether it’s sunny or wintry and bright, I find they’re important. Maybe it’s the aging process? What fictional character do you think you’d be friends with? I have many favorite characters from classic novels, but I most enjoy stories about people who lived in the 18th, 19th or 20th centuries — particularly immigrant women who, like my Italian grandmother, came to this country with nothing. I love reading about those unsung, courageous women. Their stories need to be celebrated. What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? As a writer — everyone has a story! Or, more, everyone IS a story. Write it. As a wife and mother — Love is a choice and an action, even when it’s hard or requires grace. Also, “Do not lose hope — ever. God has a plan.”

Blueprint for success I grew up in Cottonwood and while in the 4th Grade, I told my Sunday School Teacher I was going to be an Architect! After graduating from high school in Red Bluff, I followed my sister to college in LA. It only took a semester to realize it wasn’t a good fit for me and I came home.

told him I was interested in pursuing architecture and he would reference it off and on, which really helped cultivate the dream again.

I was floundering around deciding what to do next as the spring semester slipped away. I met with my elementary school science teacher and he suggested I attend Shasta College. “It’s right here. And while you’re trying to figure what you’re doing next, you could chip away at some general ed classes.”

After Shasta College, I transferred to Chico State, where I worked for an architect. He hired me to run his computer drafting program and regularly tried to talk me out of becoming an architect. The more he discouraged it, the more I wanted to pursue it. He knew what he was doing! Arizona State University was the final step in my educational journey, since they offered a Masters of Architecture for unrelated bachelor degree recipients.

At the time, I was a pretty good student and I remember signing up for an “easy A” by taking a drafting class. I ended up getting a “C” on the first assignment, which was devastating! Coming to Shasta College and being humbled by that first class was a good life lesson for me that carried forward into my professional life. When I started my own firm, I needed mentors, research, and learning to bridge the gap in professional knowledge. That art of persevering has been a stepping stone to success. I completed my general ed classes while at Shasta College, but also loaded my schedule with pretty much every art class offered at the time. One of the art instructors, Richard Wilson, was inspiring and instrumental in my path to becoming an architect. Early on, I

Now, my oldest son is getting ready to graduate from high school and we’ve been suggesting that Shasta College may be a great fit for him to complete general ed classes, explore interests, and figure out the direction he may want to go next. Shasta College was a great path to success for me and I’m glad I went to Shasta College!

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GOOD TIMES

BY M E G A N P E T E R S O N

P H OTO S : M I C H A E L K I L L I N G B E C K

S H A S TA R A I L B I K E S C E L E B R AT E S M C C L O U D ’ S R A I L R O A D H E R I TA G E e wanted to bring something new to McCloud that also pays homage to what this town was originally built on,” says Alayna Jones, operations manager for Shasta Railbikes. Now, visitors can take a two-hour excursion on battery-assisted pedal railbikes along eight miles of historic railroad. “We leave straight from the old engine shop in downtown, which still has two McCloud railroad engines in it,” Jones says. “Then we go past the old lumber mill, out behind Hitchcock’s shop, over Panther Creek on this old wooden bridge, and all the way toward Pilgrim Creek where we have a turnaround. It’s gorgeous out there.” Jones argues that the ride, however, is about far more than scenery. “Most people come here for the waterfalls, skiing or hiking. They walk around downtown, but they don’t really get to experience what McCloud was like. We want people to imagine this place 100 years ago when there were train whistles going off, people working everywhere, and the railroad was the heartbeat of the community.” According to Jones, the idea initially came from a visiting railroad enthusiast who stumbled across McCloud while exploring abandoned rail lines in Northern California. “He started talking to some locals and learned about our awesome dinner train we used to have,” Jones says. “He was like, ‘What?’” He began talking about someday restoring the Shasta Dinner Train. While that larger project slowly inches forward in the background, Jones says a family vacation inspired another idea. “He went on one of these railbikes with his son while he was on vacation, and he came back so amazed by them that he said, ‘Why don’t we do this on our other tracks?’ This lets people start experiencing the railroad now.” The four-seat e-bikes are currently on loan while custom railbikes are being built. They are all battery-assisted, making the ride more relaxing than strenuous. “I would not be signing myself up for this if it was really ▶ ontinued on page 20 SEPTEMBER 2026

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“We want people to imagine this place 100 years ago when there were train whistles going off... and the railroad was the heartbeat of the community.”

“It isn’t just tourism. It’s creating jobs and helping our community and businesses stay strong.” hard,” Jones says with a laugh. “People hear the word ‘bike’ and think it’s going to be hard, but it’s not. As soon as you start pedaling, the battery kicks in and just carries you along. It’s super leisurely.” Jones adds that it’s also a way for families to enjoy an excursion together. “Our demographic loves hunting, fishing and hiking. This activity gives those same people something that isn’t so solo. It’s a guided, family-friendly experience where you’re enjoying the outdoors, but you’re also part of something with other people. And then it’s a history lesson, too, that gives people a chance to be integrated with the community instead of just going hiking by themselves for 10 hours.” Born and raised in McCloud, Jones moved away only once, and briefly. “I left for about six months. I thought I’d try Sacramento. Then COVID happened, and I hurried home.” Today, she hopes projects like Shasta Railbikes help strengthen the town she loves. “It’s definitely changed,” she says. “We’ve got more visitors than ever, but we’re also losing year-round families. Our schools are getting smaller. Businesses are short-staffed. We’d love to see more people stay here instead of just passing through.” Jones hopes the railbikes become more than another tourist attraction. “This is going to create jobs, and I hope we can keep some people here year-round instead of them having to leave after ski season. More jobs means more kids in our schools, more people volunteering, more people shopping locally. That’s really the goal.” Jones smiles as she explains why the project matters so much. “I just love my town. I grew up watching people volunteer for the Chamber, put on festivals and Halloween parties for the kids. I want to be part of that now. That’s why I’m excited about this. It isn’t just tourism,” Jones explains. “It’s creating jobs and helping our community and businesses stay strong. We want people to have fun, but more than that, we want them to leave understanding why this railroad mattered, why this town is here and why we all care so much about keeping its story alive.”• Shasta Railbikes www.shastarailbikes.com

Megan Peterson is a freelance storyteller who loves her family, her pets, and Northern California. Her favorite part of writing is finding flow, and she always relishes a touching human story. Aside from Enjoy, she’s typically busy writing and producing for television, having created more than 220 hours of on-air content on networks ranging from National Geographic to Netflix.

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hanks to finding the perfect location (the Daniell Beaver Banks Preserve), the Shasta Land Trust will be hosting its inaugural River Rhythms: Sunset Symphony on September 5. On this special 2.5-hour evening, guests will be immersed in the natural beauty of this protected area as they listen to a curated performance by the Northstate Jazz Orchestra. “This is our first year doing an event like this,” says Shasta Land Trust Communications and Outreach Manager Natalya Tharaldsen. “Our goal was to welcome a crowd that is new to the work we do and to this space that we find so special, especially being along the Sacramento River.” Earning the title of Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation in 2022, the seven-acre Daniell Beaver Banks Preserve maintains native plants, a pollinator garden, oak trees and open riparian area allowing various wildlife species to live in peace. Over the past few years, a plethora of birds, insects, deer and even foxes have been spotted. The Shasta Land Trust has been around for nearly 30 years, but this is the first time they’ve ever done an event

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like this, Tharaldsen reiterates. “When we moved into this space a little over five years ago, we had always hoped to bring together the harmony of nature and music.” “For so many people, music is a form of therapy. It’s a chance to escape their busy lives for a moment and enjoy a place of calm. This is our chance to connect people to nature as they listen to the sounds of our local musicians,” says Tharaldsen. As the population grew across Northern California and communities expanded, Shasta Land Trust Founder Kathleen Gilman saw a need to protect the open spaces and oak woodlands that make Shasta County (and beyond) unique. With the help of community support and resolute volunteers, the Shasta Land Trust completed its first property agreement in 2002 with Fenwood Ranch. The 2,242-acre property — with its ▶ continued on page 25

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productive grazing lands, creeks, oak woodlands and Sacramento River frontage — is now permanently protected. Since the Shasta Land Trust’s start, the organization has collaborated with landowners to keep developing rights on more than 61,000 acres of open space, farmland and wildlife habitat, ensuring that the area’s natural resources and beauty are well looked after for future generations. “A conservation easement is a voluntary agreement that allows landowners to keep owning and using their land while permanently protecting the things that make it special,” Tharaldsen says. “Families can continue ranching, farming and enjoying their property while ensuring it won’t be divided up or developed in ways that would change its natural beauty, wildlife habitat, or agricultural value. Our job is to work alongside landowners to help protect those values for generations to come.” “We’re always looking for new ways to connect people with conservation, and hosting unique events is one way we can reach new audiences,” she says. “What I’m most excited about is seeing people experience live music surrounded by nature. When people spend time outdoors and connect with the natural world, they begin to understand why conservation matters.” As the sun sets, guests can enjoy a delicious catered dinner, live music, wine and a silent auction on the banks of the Sacramento River with the Shasta Land Trust. “The dinner is one of my favorite events because our supporters get to see what they’ve helped make possible over the past year,” she says. “It’s a chance to celebrate our conservation successes, thank the people who made them possible, and share what’s ahead. Whether you’ve supported the Shasta Land Trust for years or are just curious about what we do, everyone is welcome. We love meeting new people and hope you’ll join us.” •

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Signed, Sealed, Delivered very family decides what’s worth keeping. For the Contos family of Trinity County, it’s 122 miles of mountain road. Every weekday, someone drives the mail route between Weaverville and Coffee Creek, just as earlier generations did. “It’s been in our family forever,” says Molly Contos. For nearly nine decades, one generation has handed “The Route” to the next. “My grandmother had it. My mom and dad took it over from her,” Molly says. Now Molly’s son, Peter Contos, carries the route. “It’s what’s called a contract delivery service route. But, as far as I’m concerned, I’m just the mailman,” Peter says with a chuckle. “I’m so far into this I could never escape, even if I wanted to. The mail never stops. I find it remarkable they ran this route in a stagecoach 100 years ago, and there’s a throughline to me.”

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That stubborn streak gets mail delivered in all kinds of weather. “I have driven through — no exaggeration — 10,000 miles of unplowed snow, just to get the mail from Weaverville to Trinity Center. They’ll plow, and by the time you get there there’s already another foot of snow. The county roads, which is most of my mail route, they might not get to for days. So, you think, should I go out in two feet of snow? But then, so-and-so needs their medications, and you drive through treacherous conditions to find they haven’t been down their driveway for their mail all week. But that’s the job.” The route also carries happy memories. Growing up, Molly remembers riding beside her mother in the mail van. “My father drove during the snow and rainy seasons. During the summer, my mom would run the route, and my sister and I would get to go with her in the big van. We’d wait for the mail truck, take a big sack out to Lewiston, then deliver all those little spots on the side of the road. If a little red flag was up, we’d pick up the outgoing mail and take it back. Some of our fondest memories are driving the route with Mom and Dad.” ▶ continued on page 29

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What has changed over time is the mail. “It used to be letters and checks. Now it’s packages. Internet service is spotty in Trinity Center and Coffee Creek, so the mail is still a big deal.” According to Molly, the people haven’t changed much, either. “Driving the route is a little step back in time,” Molly says. “People are so darn happy to see you. They’ll ask about your mom and dad, and tell you stories about them. Then they’ll hand you fresh dill from the garden.” Those relationships also help every generation of the Contos family to negotiate those heavy winters. “If you can get behind a snowplow, you’re home-free. The Caltrans guys know you, and everybody watches out for each other. After Peter’s snow accident, at least 10 people called: ‘Peter’s okay. We’ve got the mail covered.’ They dried the mail, helped deliver it and arranged a tow truck. That’s our community.” Today, Molly still fills in when Peter needs a day off. “When I drive the route now, people still stop me, and tell me how much they miss my mom and dad. Then, they’ll tell me a story.” Nearly 90 years after her grandmother first carried the mail, the responsibility remains the same. “The route has always been a source of pride,” Molly says. “You’re delivering the mail, but you’re also carrying all those memories with you.” Peter also treasures his present. “I love this job, and I love the people. It’s a good place to be. The better you do, the better off you are.” •

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As Molly and her sister grew older, neither of them wanted to take on the job. Peter was attending school in Arizona when Molly suggested he come home and help his grandfather. “Boy, howdy,” Molly says with a laugh. “He came right home, and my father spent years teaching Peter every mile of the route. Grandpa was so proud, bossing him around.” Peter reflects on those moments with equal parts pride and nostalgia. “My grandfather was extremely specific. You had to brake in the same place, downshift on the same hill, and if you didn’t, he’d mumble that you should be going 23 instead of 24 miles an hour. Now when I train someone, I catch myself biting my lip for stopping two inches too far left. I try not to be exactly like him. Which, apparently, means I’m exactly like him. I’ve been doing it for 12 years, and it just becomes a part of you.” “It’s your typical two-lane mountain road,” Molly says. “It’s super-hot in the summer, and snow and rain in the winter. There are logging trucks, hikers, campers, people pulling boats. There are bears, elk and bobcats. You just never know what you’ll find when you come around the corner. My dad got chased by a goat one time. Peter has, too.”

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lyssa Araiza was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) at age 4. After chemotherapy, she went into remission before a recurrence brought further treatment, including bone marrow and stem cell transplants. “After Alyssa relapsed, our lives were in turmoil,” says Donna Araiza, Alyssa’s mother and co-founder with her husband, Dan, of the Alyssa Araiza Wings of Angels Organization. “We spent over five months of her last 14 months in the hospital, most of this

time in San Francisco, far away from our family and friends.” Alyssa’s older sister, Carrie, donated the bone marrow and stem cells that gave Alyssa and her family hope — and time — for Alyssa to briefly return to school, get her puppy Sugar, and go to Disneyworld with her family. She passed October 6, 2001, shortly after her ninth birthday. During the last hospitalization, Alyssa’s parents spoke with her about creating an organization that she “would be the boss of ” that would help families like theirs. In May 2000, the Araizas launched Wings of Angels to assist families of seriously ill children who need to travel for treatment. “While we are grateful for the new Redding cancer facility opening in September, no local children will be treated here,” says Hillery Arnett, Alyssa Araiza Wings of Angels board member and mother to Colby, who was diagnosed with medulloblastoma at age 6 and another tumor five years later. “Pediatric cancer is so specialized;

families need to travel to the hospitals that have experience with these types of cancers.” Arnett describes her son as a “fun, happy kid with the best sense of humor” and says, “our family had financial and emotional support from people who have been there and truly understand the daily battles, the absolute fear that lives in your soul with a diagnosis like ours.” Colby Arnett passed on February 12, 2022, at age 13. “Surviving as a family is difficult enough,” says Araiza. “Combined with serious illness, months of separation, stress, and in many cases a parent giving up his/her job to be a caregiver, it can be an unbearable burden.” To help relieve this burden, Alyssa Araiza Wings of Angels provides monthly pre-paid gas and grocery cards to its 32 currently active families as well as paying utility bills, mortgage or rent, vehicle repairs and propane as needed ($2 million to date for more ▶ continued on page 34

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than 300 families). The all-volunteer organization has no financial overhead and uses Alyssa’s childhood bedroom as its office. Its Classics 4A Cause Car Show at Everything Medical in Redding on September 19 and the annual Childhood Cancer Fundraiser Dinner at Win-River Resort and Casino on September 26 are two of its biggest fundraisers, held annually during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. “The Alyssa Araiza Wings of Angels kids serve as celebrity judges for the car show,” says Araiza. “They’re chauffeured to the event in a classic car and step out onto a gold carpet where paparazzi are waiting.” The kids carry their scoring clipboards with them and sign autographs for people lining the carpet. For the third year, the Redding Police Department, Anderson Police Department and Shasta County Sheriff ’s Office will each entirely wrap one patrol vehicle in gold for the month. The Redding Fire Department will display two- and four-foot gold ribbon decals on an engine from each station and on administrative vehicles. RDG Wraps donates the design and labor and Wings of Angels funds the material costs, which averages about $20,000 for the month. Shasta County Sheriff Office Investigator Molly Roberts says her office first became involved with Wings of Angels at the 2024 Classics car show, where they met 8-year-old Dexter Bezayiff, diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2023, whose dream was to become a law enforcement officer.

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“In September 2024, Sheriff Mike Johnson officially swore Dexter in as an honorary deputy sheriff,” Roberts says. “Deputy Dexter’s swearing in represented much more than a ceremonial moment. It gave the Sheriff ’s Office an opportunity to create a positive, memorable experience for a child and his family.” Tanya Bezayiff, Dexter’s mother, says, “Wings of Angels provided joy for Dexter when everything around him felt heavy. Since he was diagnosed in mid-October, one of the first things Wings asked for was a Christmas wish list for Dexter and his three siblings. Wings of Angels went above and beyond to help make our Christmas extra special.” Dexter Bezayiff passed January 29, 2025, just after his ninth birthday. Many of Wings of Angels’ children (from under a year old to upper teens) and their families continue daily the journey of managing the illness. Lucas Bartsch, 15, was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor at 10 months old. After treatment, he went into remission for almost a decade before being diagnosed four years ago with a rare form of kidney cancer. Still, he says, “I can do this; nothing can stop me,” thoughts that he says “have really helped me get through the toughest times.” Diagnosed three years ago with ALL, 12-year-old Alexie Vanderburg says, “having cancer has made me feel sad. It’s not

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something that you would think would happen to you.” Importantly, she wants kids newly diagnosed with cancer to know “everyone around you is here to help you, and you can do this. You’re not alone.” For Donna and Dan Araiza, parents who never wanted their child to be forgotten nor her suffering to be without meaning, Colby, Dexter, Lucas and Alexie are four among many whose lives have been changed by Alyssa’s legacy. “We will never get over losing Alyssa,” says Araiza, “but knowing that we’ve made a difference because of her gives our lives purpose.” • www.aawoa.org

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N O R T H A M E R I C A’ S BEST SHEEPDOGS HEAD T O A LT U R A S lturas typically doesn’t see much foot traffic. But for one week this fall, this remote Modoc County town becomes the center of the sheepdog world. The 2026 U.S. Border Collie Handlers Association’s National Sheepdog Finals run September 29 through October 4, bringing 150 of the top dog-and-handler teams from across the United States and Canada, more than $30,000 in prize money, and roughly 130 RVs parked on a beautiful alfalfa field about 12 miles outside of town. Organizing the event, for the ninth time, is Geri Byrne, a Mariposa County supervisor who also serves as committee chairperson for the Finals. Her path to this role began in 1976 at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she got her first border collie, Meg. Byrne married right out of college, moved to Tulelake, and found herself on a family cattle ranch, using dogs to move cows. Then some friends arrived with their own dogs to help with sheepdog trials, and that was that. “Their dogs were way better trained than ours,” Byrne says with a laugh. “And I simply got hooked.” The National Sheepdog Finals are sanctioned by the United States Border Collie Handlers Association and co-sponsored by the American Border Collie Association. The event is the premier competition in North American sheepdog trialing and moves around the country from year to year. This will be the fourth time Alturas has hosted, and Byrne says there’s a reason it keeps coming back. “Everybody loves coming to Alturas because everybody’s so friendly and helpful,” she says. The event fills hotels and restaurants, and the community warmly welcomes the influx of visitors. The ranch venue itself is a draw, set on open land, with generous owners who welcome the organized chaos that descends each fall. Getting to the Finals isn’t easy. Teams must compete in sanctioned regional trials throughout the year, earning points to crack the top 150. The bar keeps rising. Last year, one competitor with 19 points still sat at the top of the waiting list. The competitor? Geri Byrne. The competition takes place on a sprawling alfalfa field. In the preliminary round, each competitor starts with five sheep set out about 500 yards away. The dog, almost always a border collie, is sent out in a wide arc to gather the sheep and bring them back in a straight line through a series of gates. From there, the team drives the sheep away and across the field, then separates two from the other three before penning all five. Every element is scored. There’s a time limit, but no advantage to finishing quickly. ▶ continued on page 38

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“It is poetry in motion to watch some of these dogs move the sheep around,” she says. “The handlers give whistle commands because the dogs can hear them from a long distance. You and your dog learn a whole language together: go left, go right, stop, walk up.” What separates a good dog from a championship dog? According to Byrne, genetics and training, in that order. Border collies have been selectively bred for centuries to herd livestock. They exhibit what’s known as “eye,” the ability to hold sheep in place with nothing more than a fixed stare and planted feet. But raw instinct only goes so far. The best handlers spend years refining that relationship. The sheep, for their part, don’t make it easy. The Finals use West Coast Rambouillet, a breed Byrne describes as feisty and unpredictable. All 800 sheep come from a single breeder to keep conditions consistent, so every team faces roughly the same challenge. Sourcing that many sheep has become one of

“IT IS POETRY IN MOTION to watch some of these dogs move the sheep around,” she says. “The handlers give whistle commands because the dogs can hear them from a long distance. You and your dog learn a whole language together — go left, go right, stop, walk up.”

the event’s major logistical hurdles, reflecting a broader shift in American agriculture. The sport has an interesting profile these days. Fewer people raise sheep commercially than a generation ago, and many of today’s competitors are hobbyists, folks who keep sheep specifically to train their dogs, rather than the other way around. Byrne sees this as simply how things have evolved. The sport’s passion hasn’t diminished. If anything, it’s spread further. Beyond the competition, Byrne has organized a full week of activities for spectators. There will be demonstrations of sheep shearing, spinning and weaving. Agriculture and dog-related vendors will be on hand. Educational speakers, experts in canine sports medicine and dog training, will help attendees understand what they’re seeing on the field. On Friday night, a countrywestern band will take the stage.

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Raising roughly $100,000 to pull it off requires year-round fundraising, sponsorships and a volunteer army. But for Byrne, the reward is watching thousands of people discover what she discovered in 1976. Once you’ve seen a great sheepdog work, you can’t quite look away. • U.S. Border Collie Handlers Association’s National Sheepdog Finals September 29-October 4 www.usbcha-sheepdogfinals.com

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hen you see them up in the air, you don’t really see the basket so much. You see the balloon itself, and it’s just spectacular,” says Suzie Clark, current president of the Montague Rotary and one of the volunteers behind the organization’s annual Balloon Fair. “The first time I saw it, I was absolutely in awe.” Clark’s first glimpse happened by accident. “I had just moved to Montague, and I’d vaguely heard something about a hot air balloon fair over the weekend. Then I look up, and there’s a hot air balloon landing in the field across the street from my house. Of course, out comes the camera. I swear I must have taken 1,000 shots. They laid out tarps so they could deflate it, and then they folded this enormous balloon into one of those little utility trailers. I have no idea how they did it. That’s when I decided I needed to learn more.” Today, Clark helps organize the very event that first caught her attention. Every third weekend in September, the Montague Balloon Fair fills the skies over the Shasta Valley during one of the West Coast’s longest-running hot air balloon festivals. “The Balloon Fair has been in existence since 1992. Originally it was overseen by a tourism board run by the County Supervisors, until Montague Rotary took it over in 1999. Shasta Valley Rotary then ran it for about 15 years before it came back to Montague Rotary. Except for COVID in 2020 and 2021, it’s run continuously since 1992.” ▶ continued on page 42

Montague and the surrounding Shasta Valley are part of what keep pilots coming back. Not only do the area’s wide-open pastures provide ideal launch and landing sites, but the valley also offers spectacular scenery and favorable flying conditions. “We have pretty big winds in Montague,” Clark says. “Getting the balloon up isn’t the only thing. It’s actually being able to move. Of course, there’s a pilot in the basket, and the pilot is definitely necessary. But most people don’t realize it’s the wind that really determines where you go. That’s why each balloon has a crew to help them launch and a chase vehicle so when they come down, the crew will be there.” Clark has also seen what happens when nature refuses to cooperate. “I think it was two years ago. The balloons went up. There was enough air to get them up, but they just didn’t move. They kind of sat there until they came down.” The weekend has grown into far more than a balloon launch. “We try to make it a whole destination weekend of things to do. Visitors can spend Friday evening strolling downtown Montague, browse craft vendors throughout the weekend, enjoy breakfast served by local nonprofits, watch Saturday’s parade, or simply settle in and watch the sky. Lots of people stay in Yreka, which is just five minutes away. But we also allow up to 150 RVs to dry camp, and many of them are parked right along the runway. You get there Thursday afternoon for the Friday morning launch. You can literally, in your jammies, with your coffee, watch the balloons go up. It is absolutely stunning.” On Saturday night, the spectacle continues. “The balloons fire up, but they don’t launch,” Clark says of Night Glow. “Everything else is dark, and you just see these bright lights inside the balloons. It’s so hard to explain how it looks. They’re like lanterns. Last year they pulsed the burners in sync with the music for several minutes. It was just beautiful.” ▶ continued on page 45

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Redding’s history nearly buried by time, environmental issues, development and the reality of housing segregation. “History and Housing: Preserving the History of a Black Community in Redding, California” was born of both curiosity and necessity. “That level of erasure, on top of what the community had already experienced, felt wrong. I made it my mission to preserve these stories and make them accessible,” says McNeill. McNeill’s work operates under the Civic Hacker Network, a nonprofit she founded that uses data and technology for social impact. The project has brought together

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Much of what is known about the Linden Avenue Neighborhood has been passed down through oral histories shared by elders who remember it as the center of Redding’s Black community from around 1940 until 1978. That tradition of storytelling has helped preserve a history not always adequately represented in official records. McNeill’s research focuses primarily on the neighborhood formerly located along Linden Avenue, mostly west of West Street and extending toward the old Benton Landfill, with portions stretching toward Railroad Avenue and what is now the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center on Sheridan Street. “The neighborhood developed somewhat organically, as Black families sought places to live amid formal and informal housing segregation in Redding,” says McNeill. Homes, storefronts, hair salons, Black churches, an inn, laundromat and a café that doubled as a gathering place for music and dancing were part of what made the neighborhood vibrant. More important than its structures, however, was the sense of belonging among residents. “The community was disrupted due to unaddressed environmental hazards and dismantled by eminent domain, when homes ▶ continued on page 51

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homes were cleared for a road project that was never even started,” says McNeill. “Former residents describe the loss not just of housing, but of a deeply connected, supportive community.” While much of the original neighborhood is gone, some prominent structures remain, including the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center and Memorial Park, Henry Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and

Other residents left their mark throughout the community. Fran Brady documented local Black history through her “Hall of Fame” recognition events. Mildred Rhoades, grandmother of Redding Rancheria Chairman Jack Potter, became leader of the Shasta County Community Action Project in 1968, helping empower people living in poverty to participate directly in community decision-making. Siblings Robert and Virginia Baldwin were among the neighborhood’s earliest residents when their family built one of the first houses in the canyon. Robert Baldwin, born in Redding in 1949, remembers church district meetings that drew Black congregants from San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, Oroville and elsewhere. He recalls shared meals, women dressed in white uniforms, tables covered in “crystal white” cloth and a profound sense of joy that drew others in.

“It was a community, a close-knit community, at that point.” — Robert Baldwin some housing east of West Street. Four community matriarchs — Issac Lowe, Fran Brady, Mae Lois Turner and Georgia Fowler — are honored in a mural at the MLK Center. Second Baptist Church also originated in the Linden Avenue Neighborhood and remains one of Redding’s oldest continuously operating congregations. The Coleman family owned and operated the Coleman Inn, while Beverley “Purley B” Harrison and Gracie Mae Liggons owned ABC Grocery Store near Linden and West streets. The women were said to be the last in the neighborhood to surrender to the threat of eminent domain.

“After the services, everybody would have dinner… what they call ‘dinner on the ground’ … and it wasn’t exclusive to the church,” says Baldwin. “They would hear the preaching and the singing and the shouting and rejoicing, and they would come by… It was a community, a close-knit community.” At least three Black churches served the neighborhood during its peak, not including the historic African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church farther north on California Street, founded in 1894. “The congregations are still operating today,” says McNeill. McNeill says there is a common misconception that Black people are a recent

presence in Redding and that there is no Black history or community here. In reality, Black residents have been part of Shasta County since the 1800s. Their legacies remain in the structures that survived, the memories of those who lived there and the people committed to preserving their stories. “One important takeaway is the difference between what we read in official records and what people actually experienced,” says McNeill. “Newspapers and documents provide facts, but oral histories reveal lived realities. Hearing directly from residents adds depth, nuance, and humanity to the historical record.” • Find History and Housing: Preserving the History of a Black Community in Redding, California on Facebook Donate to History and Housing at www.civic-hackers.org/give

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t only took one year for Red Bluff ’s Beef N Brew to become one of the community’s most beloved events. “Irene Fuller and I started it 16,17 years ago,” says Cathy Bjornestad Tobin, a Tehama County Cattlewoman and chair of the event. “At that time, she had a business in downtown Red Bluff and was also a Cattlewoman.” The two women, passionate about both cattle and their community, dreamt up the idea of showcasing beef dishes with their natural complement — craft beer — in downtown businesses. “At one point there were more cattle in Tehama County than there were people,” she adds. “And it may still be that way during spring feed.” People loved celebrating their ranching heritage. “There were 700 in attendance. People were very excited that it was a community thing. Then it became a thing where we got people from out of state,” says Bjornestad Tobin. An attendance of 700 swelled to 2,000 and the event grew beyond their wildest dreams. “We asked for 500 ‘tastes’ of beef but they fixed meals,” she says of the cooks who presented beef dishes in the early years. “They couldn’t help themselves.” After taking a hiatus in 2025, the Beef N Brew is staging a comeback this September that promises to treat a crowd to some of the community’s favorite combinations — beef, beer, music and downtown businesses. “Once again, it’s going to be huge,” says Bjornestad Tobin. Ticket holders are invited to cruise downtown businesses to taste upwards of 30 beef appetizers and the same or more craft beers. In areas where a business may be shuttered or inconducive to the event, businesses from elsewhere in the community will hold pop-ups outside. ▶ continued on page 54

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We’ve been here almost fifteen years, and every year we still hear, ‘I didn’t know this place was here.’ That’s a win for us all.” Reigning champion Shane Emde of S&S Smashburgers is returning to defend his titles of not only the judges’ award, but

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“Judges taste every single appetizer and rank on things like creativity, presentation and taste,” she adds. “We try not to have too many hamburger dishes, but we do have one. Bob’s Tires serves incredibly good meatballs.” Other mouthwatering offerings have been carne asada tacos, barbecue skewers, potato skins with pulled beef, and beef sliders. “You never know what they are going to come up with,” Bjornestad Tobin says of the chefs.

also People’s Choice. “We’re looking forward to winning another year,” he says, noting that his secret is adding extra love to his burgers. “There’s a lot of smashburgers out there but the way we do them is just a little different and people love them.” He brags of crispy edges and melty cheese that come from high heat and a quick grill time. “You just have to put a lot of love into them,” he adds. Emde and his team will be set up outside of Enjoy Local on Main Street, where co-owner Kate Grissom says Beef N Brew is a boon for business. “The biggest impact of Beef N Brew isn’t just what businesses sell that night,” she says. “It’s the people it introduces to downtown. We’ve been here almost 15 years, and every year we still hear, ‘I didn’t know this place was here.’ That’s a win for us all.” After a period of cruising shops for tastings, revelers move to the Cone Kimball Plaza where they can pick up their signature tri-tip wraps (many are so stuffed from tastings they take them to go) and enjoy live music from Band of Brothers, as well as a beer garden. Beyond showcasing the range of beef recipes and Red Bluff businesses, Beef N Brew brings in money for the Tehama County Cattlewomen that supports beef promotion and a substantial youth scholarship program. “We’re promoting camaraderie, community and youth in agriculture,” says Bjornestad Tobin. “People get to see their friends. Class reunions are arranged and everyone seems to have a good time.” That’s something to raise a glass to. •

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Julia Morgan worked with William Randolph Hearst for four decades, designing several buildings on his upper McCloud River hideaway estate known as Wyntoon. California’s first licensed female architect also designed Hearst’s famous castle in San Simeon. In 2014 she was posthumously awarded the American Institute of Architects Gold Medal, the group’s highest honor.

—— T H E S EC RE T CAS T L E —— E X P LO R I N G JULIA MORGAN’S SECLUDED WY N TO O N E S TAT E By all accounts, Julia Morgan, the first woman to be licensed as an architect in California, was a quiet and unassuming person who steered clear of publicity. The trait stands in marked contrast to her most well-known work, the ostentatious Hearst Castle on California’s central coast in San Simeon. Despite the challenges posed by working in what was then a male-dominated profession, Morgan went on to design more than 700 buildings before her retirement in 1951 at age 79. One of those projects made an indelible mark on the North State as well. It’s just hard to see. Wyntoon, the late media mogul William Randolph Hearst’s forested compound on the banks of the upper McCloud River, is a private and secluded marvel usually only admired by kayakers braving the snowmelt-swollen river in the spring. Named after the native Winnemen Wintu people who lived in the area for thousands of years, Wyntoon began in the 1880s as a humble fishing lodge developed by Justin Sisson, a successful innkeeper and outdoorsman who founded the town that later became Mount Shasta. The estate changed hands at the turn of the century and its new owner, San Francisco attorney Charles Wheeler, developed a much larger lodge. One of his clients, Phoebe Apperson Hearst, was invited to summer at the lodge and fell ▶ continued on page 61

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in love with the area. She ultimately convinced Wheeler to sell her a 99-year lease for a large piece of the Wyntoon property. To create her own forest retreat, the elder Hearst engaged esteemed Berkeley architect Bernard Maybeck (First Church of Christ, Scientist in Berkeley and San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts) to design a sevenstory medieval castle in the Gothic style. Maybeck in turn retained Morgan, his former University of California student, to help. The finished project featured a 75-foot-tall central tower and a living room that measured 80 by 36 feet with seven-foot-thick stone walls and a vaulted ceiling that reached 36 feet at its apex, and it was featured in prominent architectural review magazines. Upon Phoebe Hearst’s death in 1919, Wyntoon was willed to her niece, Anne Apperson Flint, much to the chagrin of Hearst, who inherited the bulk of the estate (including the 270,000-acre ranch in San Simeon). After an acrimonious stretch of time, Hearst was able to purchase Wyntoon outright in 1925. Wyntoon was destroyed by fire during the winter of 1929-30 (a kitchen fire was believed to be the cause) with Hearst’s losses estimated at between $300,000 and $500,000. Hearst turned to Morgan and asked her to design an even grander castle, one with eight stories, two towers and some 61 bedrooms. He sent his art agent to scour Europe for old stonework to give Wyntoon an “ancient air.” Before work could begin in earnest, though, Hearst was forced to cancel the $50 million project due to crippling financial losses tied to the Great Depression, as well as his ever-expanding castle in San Simeon. Instead, Morgan was asked to design what the few lucky sightseers admire today: a Bavarian-style village of three-story stone and wood buildings around a common green. Hearst sent Morgan to Europe for inspiration. American and European artists were commissioned to create carvings and inscriptions. Willy Pogany, a well-known Hungarian illustrator, visited Wyntoon to paint exterior murals depicting Russian and German fairy tales, including those of the Brothers Grimm.

Downstream from the village, Morgan’s design included a swimming pool and adjoining pool house, tennis courts, a croquet lawn and a dining hall that was equipped to show films and seat as many as 100 guests. Hearst and his longtime mistress, Marion Davies, spent a considerable amount of time at Wyntoon. Prominent guests they entertained included Clark Gable, Louis B. Mayer, Charles Lindbergh, Anna Roosevelt and industrialist Joe Kennedy, who brought his son Jack (the future president). In addition to her decades-long work with Hearst, Morgan’s accomplishments include Asilomar, a stunning conference facility in Pacific Grove. Thanks to her skills and the support she received from Phoebe Hearst, Morgan designed more than 19 other YWCA facilities in California, Hawaii and Nevada, including the Japanese YWCA building in San Francisco. Morgan’s other credits include the Berkeley City Club; structural repair and interior restoration of the earthquake-damaged Fairmont Hotel in San Francico; the bell tower at Oakland’s Mills College (her use of reinforced concrete is credited with saving the campanile during the ’06 quake); the Hearst Memorial Gymnasium for Women on the Cal campus; and the Examiner Building at Third and Market streets in San Francisco. In 2008 Morgan was inducted into the California Hall of Fame, alongside Jane Fonda, Jack Nicholson and Stanford University founder Leland Stanford. “Drive is what she had, and the most spectacular will,” says Victoria Kastner, Hearst Castle’s official historian and the author of “Julia Morgan: An Intimate Portrait of the Trailblazing Architect.” “She was indomitable.”•

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Jon Lewis is a Redding-based writer with more than 40 years of experience. A longtime San Francisco Giants fan, his interests include golf, fishing and sharing stories about people, places and things. He can be reached at jonpaullewis@gmail.com.

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D E C O R AT E W I T H T H E T H I N G S YO U LOV E

Walk into almost any beautifully decorated home and you’ll notice something beyond the furniture, paint colors and perfectly placed pillows. The homes we remember are usually the ones that tell us something about the people who live there. Maybe it’s a faded photograph tucked into a bookshelf, Grandma’s mixing bowl on the kitchen counter or a painting picked up on a favorite vacation. These are the things that give a room something no catalog can deliver: a story. It’s easy to get caught up in decorating trends. We’re constantly shown what colors are “in,” which furniture styles are having a moment and what we should replace to make our homes look current. But a home doesn’t have to look like a showroom to be beautiful. In fact, the most interesting homes rarely do. Instead, think of your home as a collection of chapters. Start with the things you already have and love. An old wooden chair from your childhood home may not perfectly match your dining table, but perhaps that’s what makes it special. Frame a handwritten recipe from someone you love and hang it in the kitchen. Bring old family photographs out of a drawer and display a few. That slightly chipped vase you inherited might deserve a spot where you’ll see it every day instead of being packed away. Travel memories can become part of your home’s story, too. A bowl filled with seashells from family vacations, a colorful textile found on a memorable trip or a framed map of a favorite destination can remind you of places you’ve been and experiences you’ve shared. Even something as simple as a rock your child once proudly handed you on a hike can become a treasure when you remember the story behind it. Books are another wonderful way to let a home reveal its personality. Rather than choosing books because their covers coordinate with the room, fill shelves with ones you’ve actually read and loved. Add family photographs, small pieces of art or favorite collections between them. A bookshelf should tell visitors more about you

than your preferred decorating palette. Local art can add another layer of personality. A painting, photograph, pottery piece or handcrafted item created by a North State artist not only makes your space unique but connects your home to the community around you. And don’t be afraid to display things that aren’t traditionally considered décor. A guitar that’s actually played, a grandmother’s rolling pin, a child’s artwork, an old camera, well-loved board games or a collection you’ve spent years building can be far more interesting than something purchased simply to fill an empty shelf. The goal isn’t to display everything you’ve ever owned. Too many meaningful objects can become visual clutter, making it harder to notice the pieces you truly treasure. Choose favorites, give them room to breathe and occasionally rotate what you have on display. Something tucked away for a few years can feel surprisingly new when you bring it out again. Most importantly, don’t worry whether everything matches. Homes change because people do. New photographs join old ones. Children’s artwork eventually gives way to grandchildren’s creations. Souvenirs accumulate, furniture gets scratched and the dining table bears evidence of countless meals, celebrations and conversations. Those imperfections aren’t necessarily things to hide. They’re part of the story. Because when you surround yourself with things that remind you of people you’ve loved, places you’ve been and moments worth remembering, you’re doing more than decorating. You’re making a house your home. •

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he Redding Gardens Cooperative, or the Co-Op for short, is described by residents as peaceful, affordable, friendly and low maintenance. It’s one of the only housing cooperatives in Northern California, where residents are partial owners of the complex and they represent people from all walks of life. It’s easy to see the natural beauty and sense tranquility while strolling around the grounds, but the people make it truly special. Retired members chit-chat with others outside, water their gardens and enjoy the sunshine while keeping a watchful eye on what’s happening. Families with little ones bring joy to others’ faces. People are quick to help each other, and small acts of kindness cultivate a sense of community every day. Whether it’s those with strong backs helping neighbors lift heavy objects up the stairs, or those with green thumbs pruning and fertilizing their neighbors’ gardens, or bakers delivering savory and sweet treats to neighbors’ doorsteps, everyone has something to offer. Besides helping each other on a personal basis, members also help the Co-Op as a whole. Some use their administrative skills to volunteer for three-year terms on the Co-Op board. Community meals and entertainment in the Garden Room are planned by a volunteer committee. Others keep the laundry rooms spic and span, pick up trash, clean bird droppings off the stair railings and decorate the light poles for Christmas. ▶ continued on page 66

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The low-cost of living means that neighbors stay awhile, sometimes until the end of their lives — all the more reason to get to know each other. It’s easy to make friends and keep up friendships when the walk is less than two minutes away to catch up over coffee or tea, swim at the pool, or play cards under the gazebo in the garden. Members can be as private or as social as they want to be. There are plenty of people to meet, since there are 119 units. Something else that makes the Co-Op unique is the share value or buy-in that members pay before moving in: $10,000 for a onebedroom and $12,500 for a two-bedroom. That cost ensures each unit is renovated for the next resident. When it’s time to move out, residents will be credited the current share value minus any needed renovation costs. The end goal is not for members or the Cooperative to profit. Members say the low monthly carrying charges are a blessing, whether it’s helping them live on a fixed income or save for a home or rainy day. • Redding Gardens Co-Op 301 South St., Redding • (530) 691-4137

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regg Zehnle’s journey into woodworking and construction began with a love story. His father-in-law was building a house in Redding more than 60 years ago and needed a young gogetter to swing a hammer. Zehnle, then a college student, wasn’t particularly interested in the job, but he was certainly interested in the man’s daughter. “I ended up taking that job,” he says, “and marrying her.” They’ve been together for 61 years. That’s the kind of story that gets passed around at a Shasta Woodworkers Club meeting, part woodworking talk, part life stories, with sawdust on the floor and someone’s half-finished project in the corner for everyone to critique. Zehnle, Redding-born and raised, spent 30-plus years teaching woodshop at Anderson High School, then built about 20 houses from the ground up as a side gig. He ran the woodworkers’ club meetings for a full decade on top of that. If there’s a person who can explain why this club has stuck around for nearly 40 years, it’s him. In 1987, Ed Wilson, a shop teacher at the former Nova High School, began inviting a few fellow woodworkers to his shop once a month just to talk projects. Five years later, the group had grown formal enough to write a constitution and elect its first president. It’s been passing the gavel along ever since, from member to member, shop teacher to contractor, to whoever’s willing to run the meetings. What hasn’t changed is where those meetings take place. Roughly 60 people belong to the club today, with 20 to 30 showing up each month. They still mostly gather in members’ own shops rather than in a rented hall. There’s a break every summer, and then it’s back to the third Thursday of the month at 7 pm. Ask Zehnle what the club actually builds, and the answer sprawls: cabinetry, furniture, lathe turning, carving, clocks, pens, boat hulls, walking sticks, musical ▶ continued on page 71

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instruments and toys. Some members are the kind of woodworkers whose pieces end up in art galleries. Others, like Zehnle, are happy to call themselves sawdust makers. “I got a lot of shop experience,” he says, “but I’m not at the top of the list for the quality of work and the knowledge these guys have. I kind of take care of the other half who are just making sawdust like me.” That range is the point. New members end up standing next to people who’ve spent decades at the lathe, and mentoring happens without anyone calling it mentoring. It’s just what happens when a beginner asks a question at a meeting and six people lean in to offer an answer. The club has put just as much energy into the community beyond its own shops. For years, members traveled to five school districts to run group builds with local students, mostly birdhouses, with lumber donated by Sierra Pacific, a partnership Zehnle brings up more than once, unprompted, because he wants the company to get its due. Over the decades, that outreach has amounted to more than 10,000 donated toy cars and roughly 2,000 bluebird house kits distributed to schools, churches, scout troops, and veterans’ groups, along with repair work on Little Free Libraries around town. When the Riverfront Playhouse needed six new makeup tables, the club built them. Several members also help construct sets for Playhouse productions, and the club holds its Christmas party there most years. The club has appeared in gallery spaces as well, most recently in the North State Woodworkers exhibition at the Shasta County Arts Council, where Zehnle’s contribution was a working reproduction of an 1843 wooden pedal bike, copied from an old photograph with no plans to go by, at the urging of his granddaughter. Rubber lines the steel wheel rims so it won’t throw sparks on pavement. The decorative balls are turned from gray pinecones. It’s the kind of project that only makes sense once you understand this is a club where somebody is always chasing an idea just to see if it can be built. So, what do you say to someone in the North State who’s curious about woodworking but not adept with tools? Zehnle doesn’t hesitate. “Come to one of our meetings,” he says. “Check out our website. We always meet on the third Thursday of the month.” There’s no audition, no portfolio, and no application. The club even lets prospective members sit in on three meetings before deciding whether to join. The next meeting will be on September 17, the third Thursday, as always. If the itch to build something has been in the back of your mind for a while, the Shasta Woodworkers aren’t hard to find. •

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There’s a week — maybe two — when the corn at the Redding farmers market, or in your own backyard garden, is so delicious it almost doesn’t need anything done to it. The husks are tight, the silk is fresh, and when you snap a kernel off the cob and taste it raw, it’s noticeably sweeter. That window is September, and this chowder is built around it. The move that sets this recipe apart from a standard corn chowder is grilling the corn. Grilling the cobs over high heat until they char in spots transforms the corn’s sweetness into something deeper and slightly smoky, which plays beautifully against the cream’s richness. It takes about 10 minutes and changes everything. From there, the technique is straightforward but worth following closely. After you cut the kernels free, scrape the cob with the back of your knife. That cloudy, starchy liquid that runs out is liquid gold. It thickens the broth naturally and carries an intense corn flavor no amount of extra cream can replicate. The other moment that makes or breaks the chowder is the blend. Too aggressive, and you’ve got a bisque; too cautious, and it’s thin and watery. What you’re after is somewhere in between, creamy enough to coat a spoon, yet chunky enough to still get bites of potato and corn. Sweet summer corn, charred on the grill for smoky depth, blended into a rich, creamy broth with potatoes and a touch of heat. Peak September in a bowl. •

• 6 ears of fresh corn, husked • 1 lb. (3-4 medium) Yukon Gold potatoes, diced ½ inch • 1 yellow onion, diced • 4 garlic cloves, minced • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional) • 3 T unsalted butter • 3 T all-purpose flour • 4 cups (2 14.5-oz. cans) vegetable broth

• 1 cup heavy cream • 2 tsp. smoked paprika • 2 tsp. salt • 2 tsp. black pepper • 3 T olive oil • 3 T fresh chives or green onion, sliced (for serving) • 4 oz. crispy bacon or smoked cheddar (optional topping)

directions Step 1: Heat the grill (or a cast-iron grill pan) to high. Brush ears of corn lightly with olive oil. Grill, turning occasionally, until nicely charred in spots all around. (Don’t be shy about the char, that’s your flavor.) Let cool for about 10 minutes. Cut kernels off the cob. Stand each cob in a large bowl and run the knife straight down. Scrape the cobs with the back of a butter knife to extract the milky liquid, then add it to the bowl. Step 2: Melt unsalted butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeño (optional). Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant. Step 3: Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture and stir for 1–2 minutes. Pour vegetable broth gradually, stirring as you go to avoid lumps. Add diced Yukon gold potatoes, smoked paprika, salt and black pepper. Bring to a gentle boil. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are completely tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes. Add about two-thirds of the corn kernels to the pot. Step 5: Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup right in the pot. You want it creamy but still chunky, so about 8-10 short pulses. Alternatively, ladle about half the soup into a blender, blend until smooth, then stir it back in. Either way, leave plenty of texture. Step 6: Stir in heavy cream and the remaining corn kernels. Turn to medium-low heat for 5 minutes. The chowder should be thick, creamy, and just a little smoky. Step 7: Ladle into bowls and top with fresh chives or green onion. Optional: Add crispy bacon and/or smoked cheddar.

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TURKEY & CHEESE PINWHEELS Back-to-school season brings new routines, busy mornings and the familiar question: What are we packing for lunch today? A healthy lunch doesn’t have to be complicated — or boring. With a simple mix-and-match approach, you can create colorful, satisfying lunches that give kids plenty of variety without adding extra stress to the morning rush. The trick is to include a little something from several categories: protein, whole grains, fruits or vegetables and, of course, something fun. Better yet, many of these ingredients can be prepped ahead so kids can help build their own lunches.

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

• 1 whole-wheat tortilla • 2 T cream cheese • 3 slices turkey • 2 slices cheddar cheese • Handful of baby spinach

Step 1: Spread cream cheese over the tortilla. Layer with turkey, cheese and spinach, then roll tightly. Slice into bitesized pinwheels. Step 2: Pack with strawberries, cucumber slices and whole-grain crackers for a colorful lunch that’s easy for little hands to eat.

APPLE SANDWICH BITES

Start with a protein to help make lunch satisfying. Try sliced turkey or chicken, hard-boiled eggs, cheese cubes, hummus, Greek yogurt or sunflower seed butter. Add a whole-grain favorite such as crackers, a tortilla, pita bread, mini bagel or whole-grain bread. Then fill in the gaps with colorful fruits and vegetables — berries, apple slices, grapes, melon, cucumber rounds, snap peas, bell pepper strips or baby carrots. Finish with a little extra that kids will look forward to, such as popcorn, a homemade mini muffin, a few pretzels or a small piece of dark chocolate. Here are three easy combinations to get you started.

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

• 1 crisp apple • 2 T peanut, almond or sunflower seed butter • 2 T granola • Sprinkle of cinnamon

Step 1: Core the apple and slice it horizontally into rounds. Spread nut or seed butter on half of the slices, sprinkle with granola and cinnamon and top with the remaining apple slices to create mini sandwiches. Step 2: For school lunches, check classroom allergy policies and try sunflower seed butter when a nut-free option is needed. Step 3: Pair with cheese cubes, snap peas and a few pretzels.

DIY HUMMUS LUNCHBOX INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

• ¼ cup hummus • Whole-grain pita, cut into triangles • Baby carrots • Cucumber slices • Bell pepper strips • Cheese cubes

Step 1: Place hummus in a small container and surround it with pita triangles and colorful vegetables for dipping. Add cheese cubes for extra protein. Step 2: Round out the lunch with grapes or berries and a homemade oatmeal bite or other small treat.

A few minutes of preparation can make weekday lunches much simpler. Wash and cut fruits and vegetables at the beginning of the week, portion crackers and other snacks into reusable containers and keep easy proteins ready in the refrigerator. Kids can help, too. Give them a few choices from each category and let them build their own lunch. They may be more excited to eat what they helped choose — and it gives them a little independence along the way.

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anderson September 2, 9, 16, 23 • Sunset River Jam, Anderson River Park, Sierra Pacific Industries Amphitheater, 2800 Rupert Road, 5-8pm, www.andersonchamberofcommerce.com September 5-6 • Northern California Honeybee Expo, Shasta District Fair and Event Center, 1890 Briggs St., 9am-6pm, www.facebook.com/people/NorCal-BeeExpo/61589356237373 September 12 • Trilogy Challenge Presented by Flightpath Disc Golf, Anderson River Park, 2800 Rupert Road, 7am-3pm, www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/ Trilogy_Challenge_Doubles_Edition_2026 September 12-13 • The SDF Faire, Shasta District Fair and Event Center, 1890 Briggs St., www.shastadistrictfairandeventcenter.com September 26 • Metal, Makers, and Masters of Ink, Shasta District Fair and Event Center, 1890 Briggs St., 11am-10pm, www.shastadistrictfairandeventcenter.com

September 6 • Taste of Downtown, Downtown Chico, 11am-5:30pm restaurant and pub crawl, 3:30-5:30pm concert, City Plaza, www.downtownchico.com September 11 • Movies in the Park: Captain America: The First Avenger, Veterans Memorial Park, 100 Wildwood Avenue, 7:45pm, www.chicorec.gov September 12 • Free Monthly Café Run, Bidwell Perk, 664 East 1st Avenue, 8am, www. fleetfeet.com/s/chico/events/monthlycafe-runs-with-bidwell-perk September 13 • KZFR’s Annual Touch of Chico, Chico Creek Nature Center, 1968 E 8th St., noon, www.kzfr.org/events/948 September 17 • Pasta on the Plaza, Nettleton Gym & Chico Rotary Plaza, 628 Wall St., 5-8pm, www.chicochamber.com September 19-20 • Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show, Chico Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair St., 9am-5pm Saturday, 9am-4pm Sunday, www.featherriverrocks.org/show

September 2, 9, 16, 23 • Farmers Market, Burney Safeway, 37264 Main St., 3-6pm, www.reddingfarmersmarkets.com

chico September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Chico Wednesday Farmers Market, North Valley Plaza Mall parking lot, Pillsbury Road adjacent to Trader Joe’s, 7:30am-noon, www.chicofarmersmarket.com September 3, 10, 17, 24 • Thursday Night Market, Downtown Chico on Main and Broadway Street, 6-9pm, www.downtownchico.com September 3 • Personal to Political Talk & Opening Reception, The Janet Turner Print Museum, 400 W 1st St., 5:30-7:30pm, www.csuchico. edu/turner/exhibitions/events.shtml September 5, 12, 19, 26 • Chico Saturday Farmers Market, Downtown Chico municipal parking lot, 2nd and Wall streets, 7:30am-1pm, www.chicofarmersmarket.com

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September 25-26 • Harvest Sidewalk Sale, Downtown Chico, 10am-5pm, www.downtownchico.com September 26 • Chico Concours Car Show, Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair Street, 10am-4pm, www.chicoconcours.com

September 18-20 • 8th Annual Fall into Music Festival, Lakeview Terrace Resort, 9001 Trinity Dam Blvd., www.thelakeviewterraceresort.com/events

mcarthur September 3-7 • The Inter-Mountain Fair, Inter-Mountain Fairgrounds, 44218 A St., www.inter-mountainfair.com

cottonwood September 6, 20 • Cottonwood Certified Farmers Market, Cottonwood Community Center, 20595 Gas Point Road, 9am-1pm, www.cottonwoodchamberofcommerce.com

mccloud September 19, 25 • McCloud River Music, The McCloud River Bed & Breakfast, 325 Lawndale Court, 7pm, www.shastamusic.org September 26 • Cornhole Tournament, McCloud RV Resort, 106 Squaw Valley Road, 11am-8pm, www.mccloudrvpark.com

dunsmuir September 1-30 • Siskiyou Artists Association 68th Annual Art Show, Siskiyou Arts Museum, 5824 Dunsmuir Ave., www.siskiyouartists. org/2026-saa-members-show September 3, 10, 17, 24 • Farmers Market, Dunsmuir Community Center Parking Lot, 4841 Dunsmuir Ave., 4-6:30pm www.facebook.com/ DunsmuirFarmersMarket September 12 • Dunsmuir Second Saturdays, Downtown Dunsmuir, 11am-9pm, www.dunsmuirsecondsaturday.com September 26-27 • Dunsmuir River Days, Dunsmuir, www.dunsmuir.com/events/riverdays

montague September 18-20 • Montague Hot Air Balloon Fair, Montague Airport, 900 West Old Montague Road, 7am-6pm Friday, 6am-7:30pm Saturday, www.montagueballoonfair.com

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etna September 5, 12, 19, 26 • Etna Farmers Market, 514 North Hwy. 3, Behind Dotty’s & Scott River Watershed Council, 10am-noon, www.etnafarmersmarket.org September 9 • Etna Farmers Market, Downtown Etna and Denny Bar Garage, across from the Denny Bar Restaurant, 6-8pm, www.etnafarmersmarket.org

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September 5 • Summer Schappell, Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort, 4239 W. A. Barr Road, 7-9pm, www.discoversiskiyou.com September 6 • Mt. Shasta Blackberry Music Festival, Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Drive, noon-6pm, www.mtshastablackberry.com September 7, 14, 21, 28 • Farmers Market, East Castle St., 4:30-7pm, www.mountshastafarmersmarket.org September 27 • Local Musicians Performance, Mountain Christian Fellowship Church, 2324 South Mt. Shasta Blvd., 4pm, www.pacificcrestmusic.org/calendar

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September 19 • Pioneer Day, Fort Crook Museum, 43030 Fort Crook Museum Road, www.fortcrook.com September 26 • Century Bike Ride, Fort Crook Museum, 43030 Fort Crook Museum Road, www.fortcrook.com

September 2-30 • Oroville Certified Farmers Market, 2525 Oro Dam Blvd., 8am-1pm, Wednesdays and Saturdays, www.visitoroville.com September 3 • Oroville Economic Alliance BBQ, Riffles Resort, 4488 Pacific Heights Road, 6-8pm, www.visitoroville.com

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September 5 • Downtown Oroville Mile Long Yard Sale, Montgomery St., 8am-1pm, www.butte365.com September 5, 12, 19, 26 • Saturday Farmers Market, Oroville Convention Center Parking Lot A, 1200 Myers St., 7am-noon, www.orovillechamber.com September 12 • Oroville’s Got Talent, Oroville State Theatre, 1489 Myers St., 6pm, www.visitoroville.com September 18 • Car & Bike Show & Stroll, Historic Downtown Oroville, Myers St., 5-8pm, www.visitoroville.com September 19 • One Church Revival, Nelson Sports Complex, 2290 6th St., 10am-6pm, www.visitoroville.com • Downtown Oroville Farm to Table Dinner, Downtown Oroville, 1998 Montgomery St., 6-9pm, www.butte365.com September 20 • Feather River Clean Up, Riverbend Park, 50 Montgomery St., 10am-1pm, www.visitoroville.com September 25 • Birdcage Theatre Birdie Awards Ceremony, Oroville State Theatre, 1489 Myers St., 6pm, www.visitoroville.com September 26 • Oroville Salmon Festival, various places in Downtown Oroville, 10am-4pm, www.visitoroville.com/salmon-festival • Feather River Salmon Tour, Feather River Fish Hatchery, 5 Table Mountain Blvd., 9:30am and 12:30pm, www. forebayaquaticcenter.com/salmontours • Feather River Nature Center, Montgomery St. & Old Ferry Road, 10am-2pm, www.visitoroville.com

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redding September 1 • Junior Rangers, Oak Bottom Amphitheater, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 10am, www.nps.gov/whis/planyourvisit/ rangerprograms.htm • Junior Firefighters, Oak Bottom Fire Station, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 11am, www.nps.gov/whis/ planyourvisit/rangerprograms.htm September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Marilyn Miller Farmers Market, 1700 Churn Creek Road, 7:30am-noon, www.reddingfarmersmarkets.com • Trivia Night, Post Office Saloon, 1636 Market St., 6pm, www.visitredding.com • Trivia Night, Fratelli’s Pizza, 1774 California St., 6pm, www.visitredding.com September 2-3, 9-10 • DNA Summer Pickleball League, Riverview Golf & Country Club, 4200 Bechelli Lane, 6pm, www.dnatennisclub.com September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Trivia Night, Woody’s Brewing Co., 1257 Oregon St., 6pm, www.visitredding.com September 3, 10, 17, 24 • Music Trivia, Anthony’s Mediterranean Bar & Grill, 1701 California St., 6pm, www.visitredding.com • Trivia Night, The Tropics, 2555 South Market St., 7-9pm, www.facebook.com/ reddingtropics September 4 • First Fridays in Downtown Redding, Downtown Redding stores, 5pm, www.visitredding.com • North Valley Art League Reception, Carter House Gallery, 48 Quartz Hill Road, 5-7pm, www.nval.org • Night Sliding with DJ Jake Easy, Waterworks Park, 151 North Boulder Drive, 7-10pm, www.visitredding.com September 4-25 • Brooke McGowen’s Northern California Landscapes, Shasta County Arts Council, 1313 Market St., www.shastaartscouncil.org

September 5 • Biodiversity Day, Whistle Stop Park, 1470 Market St., 10am-2pm, www.shastaconservationfund.org • River Rhythms: Sunset Symphony, Shasta Land Trust, 5170 Bechelli Lane, 6:30-9pm, www.visitredding.com September 5-6 • Rise and Shine Kayak Tour, Oak Bottom Marina, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 9am Friday-Sunday, www.nps.gov/ whis/planyourvisit/rangerprograms.htm • Whiskeytown Lake Paddle Board Adventure, Brandy Creek Beach Lot B, 14412 Kennedy Memorial Drive, 1:30pm Friday-Monday, www.nps.gov/whis/ planyourvisit/rangerprograms.htm September 5-27 • Yappy Hour, Branch House Riverfront Bistro, 844 Sundial Bridge Drive, 11am-1pm, Saturdays and Sundays, www.branchhouseredding.com September 5, 12, 19, 26 • Redding Farmers Market, behind City Hall, 777 Cypress Ave., 7:30am-noon, www.reddingfarmersmarkets.com • Sipp’n Saturdays, Branch House Riverfront Bistro, 844 Sundial Bridge Drive, 5-7pm, www.branchhouseredding.com September 6, 13, 20, 27 • Sunday Farmers Market, Sundial Bridge Drive near Turtle Bay, 9am-1pm, www.reddingfarmersmarkets.com • Brunch at the Market, Redding Public Market, 1551 Market St., 10am-1pm, www.visitredding.com • Trivia, From the Hearth Kitchen and Pie Shop, 1427 Market St., 2pm, www.visitredding.com • Trivia Night, Branch House Riverfront Bistro, 844 Sundial Bridge Drive, 5-7pm, www.branchhouseredding.com • Bingo, The Tropics, 2555 South Market St., 7-9pm, www.facebook.com/reddingtropics September 7, 14, 21, 28 • Music Mondays, Mosaic Restaurant, 826 Sundial Bridge Drive, 6-8pm, www.mosaicredding.com/events • Trivia Night, Pourboys Tapyard, 2040 Waldon St., 6pm, www.visitredding.com • Trivia Night, Redding Public Market, 1551 Market St., 6pm, www.visitredding.com September 11 • Performing Arts Society of Redding presents “Violin/Piano Romantic Revelry,” All Saints Episcopal Church, 2150 Benton Drive, 7:30-9:30pm,

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September 11-12 • Thunder Under the Lites: A NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series, Redding Sports Park, 6750 Old Oregon Trail, 10am Friday, 8am Saturday, www. reddingmotorsportspark.com/thunderunder-the-lites • Redding Roots Revival Music Festival, Downtown Redding, www.reddingrootsrevival.org September 12 • Nash Ranch Mud Run, Nash Ranch Pumpkin Patch, 10925 Old Oregon Trail, 9-11am, www.nashranchmudrun.com • Redding Disney Adults Meetup, Shasta Historical Society, 1449 Market St., 6pm, www.visitredding.com September 13 • The Asphalt Cowboys’ Annual BBQ, Lake Redding Park Pavilion, 2225 Benton Drive, 11am-6pm, www.asphaltcowboys.org September 16 • Beginning Floristry: Sally the Scarecrow Fall Arrangement, Shasta College, 11555 Old Oregon Trail, 5-6:30pm, www.visitredding.com • The Art of Correspondence, Shop Around the Corner Books, 1244 California St., 7-9pm, www.visitredding.com September 18-19 • Paesano Days Italian Picnic and Bocce, South City Park, 1250 Parkview Ave., 4:30pm Friday, 8am Saturday, www.reddingsonsofitaly.com September 18 • Redding Area Gaming Enthusiasts Meetup, Fratelli’s Pizza, 1774 California St., 5:30pm, www.visitredding.com • National Dance Day, Redding School of the Arts, 955 Inspiration Place, 7-10pm, www.enjoylocalevents.com September 19 • Poetry Slam, Shasta County Arts Council, 1313 Market St., 7pm, www.shastaartscouncil.org September 19-20 • NHRA ET Bracket and Jr. Drag Racing, Redding Sports Park, 6750 Old Oregon Trail, 8am, www.reddingmotorsportspark. com/drag-racing/40-2 September 19-27 • Historic Hawes Farms Flower Fest, Historic Hawes Farms, 6465 Deschutes Road, www.historichawesfarm.com/ flower-festival September 20 • Michelle Lambert Live in Redding, I.O.O.F., 1492 California-Market Alley, 6-8pm, www.visitredding.com

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September 24 • Craft Club, Bailey’s Book Nook, 1330 Market St., 5:30pm, www.visitredding.com September 24-26 • Flyfest 2026, 700 Auditorium Drive, 10am and 5pm Thursday, 9am Friday-Saturday, www.flyfishersinternational.org/flyfest September 25 • Outdoor Movie Night: Wall-E, Shasta Land Trust, 5170 Bechelli Lane, 6:30-8:30pm, www.visitredding.com September 26 • Jokers Wild at the Park!, The Park Food Truck Hub, 1552 Placer St., 6-9pm, www.visitredding.com • Shasta Family YMCA 80th Year Celebration by the Pool, Shasta Family YMCA Poolside, 1155 North Court St., 6:30-10pm, www.facebook.com/ TheShastaFamilyYMCA

shasta lake September 2-28 • Yoga, Larry J. Farr Community Center, 4499 Main St., 5:30-6:30pm Monday and Wednesday, www.enjoylocalevents.com

tehama September 12 • Tehama County Museum History Keepers and Seekers Rendezvous, Tehama County Museum, 275 C St., 10am-2pm, www.tehamacountymuseum.com

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September 4, 11, 18, 25 • Farmers Market, Miner Street Park, West Miner St., 5-7:30pm, www.facebook.com/YrekaCFM September 4, 11 • Yreka Movies in the Park, Miner Street Park, West Miner St., 7:30pm, www.facebook.com/YrekaCFM

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September 3-19 • “The Drowsy Chaperone,” 7pm ThursdayFriday, 2pm and 7pm Saturday, Timbre Theatre & Café, 3274 Bechelli Lane September 29 • Scottish Fish, 7pm, Timbre Theatre & Café, 3274 Bechelli Lane

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September 3, 10, 17, 24 • Knitting Club, 10am-noon September 22 • Bookmates Book Club, 2-4:30pm

September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Teen Action Board, 5-6:30pm September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Sensory Storytime, 10:15-11am September 2, 16 • Teen Art Club, 4-5pm September 3, 10, 17, 24 • Stay & Play, 10:30-11:30am September 4, 11, 18, 25 • Tunes & Tales, 3-3:30pm September 5 • BIG Book Sale (Friends of the Libraries), 10am-3pm September 5, 12, 19, 26 • Art Studio Storytime, 10:15-11am September 19 • Prescription Pets, 12-2pm September 26 • Teen Magic the Gathering 3:30-5:30pm

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www.shastalibraries.org September 2 • Storytime, 11am-noon September 3 • Tiny Tunes, 11am-noon September 4 • Yarns at the Library, 2-3pm September 8 • Baby Bonding, 11am-noon

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weaverville September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Farmers Market, Highland Art Center meadow, 691 Main St., www.trinitycountyarts.org September 5 • Monthly Art Walk, Downtown Weaverville, 5-8 pm, www.trinitycountyarts.org September 12 • Artists in Action, Main Street in Old Town Weaverville, 11am-3pm, www.trinitycountyarts.org

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September 4-20 • “Grave Mistakes: A Haunted Rom-Com,” 7:30pm Friday-Saturday, 2pm Saturday September 5, 2pm Sunday September 25 • Clean Comedy Showcase featuring Gabe Phillips, 7pm

September 11 • Boz Scaggs, 7:30pm September 26 • Queen Revisited, 7:30pm September 27 • Matthew West, 7pm September 29 • The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight, 5:30pm and 8:30pm

schreder planetarium

www.shastacoe.org/programsservices/planetarium

gold country casino resort

September 4 • Kids Night: Solar System (Earth, Moon, and Sun; Beyond the Sun), 6pm September 18 • Ancient Skies (Stars of the Pharaohs; Seven Wonders), 7pm

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weed September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Farmers Market, Bel Air Park, 450 College Ave., 3:30-6:30pm, www.facebook.com/ weedfarmersmarket September 5 • Rise From the Ashes Weed California Music Festival, Charles Byrd Park, 371 East Lincoln Ave., www.historiclincolnheights.org

September 4 • Plain White T’s, 8pm September 19 • Tape Face, 8pm September 30 • Toss for Tails, 6:30pm, www.visitoroville.com

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www.thedipredding.com September 3 • The Pentagram String Band, Swamp Rats, 8pm

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The Louie Foundation was established in 2011 to bring together community leaders who share its vision to make top-quality cancer care available to patients in the North State.

The Louie Foundation is proud to announce its biggest and boldest project yet: The Louie House, a warm and inviting home for family members whose loved ones are undergoing treatment for cancer. We believe having loved ones present can positively affect the patient’s emotional wellbeing and lead to a faster recovery. Providing a comfortable home away from home will allow people to focus on the care they or their loved ones need. We’re excited to offer the opportunity to join us in making the Louie House a reality.

For more information about the Louie Foundation or the annual Louie Shoot-Out golf event go to:

louiefoundation.com

Machelle & the late Luis Miramontes

September 4 • Mismiths, 8pm September 5 • Warp Tour - The Ultimate Vans Warped Tour Tribute, 8pm September 8 • Mike Keneally & Beer for Dolphins, Travis Larson, 8pm

theatre on the ridge www.totr.org

September 10-27 • “I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire,” 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday

• Animal Care Teen Husbandry Volunteer Info Hour, 3-4pm September 19-30 • Emotions at Play: with Pixar’s Inside Out, Museum Hours September 23 • Fall Homeschool Day at Turtle Bay, 1-3pm • Famous Artist Portfolio Program Fall Orientation, 4-5pm September 26 • Sensory Hour, 9-10am • Guided Garden Walk, 10-11am • Art Lab, 10am-1pm

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win-river resort & casino

trinity alps performing arts center

www.winriver.com

www.tapaconline.org

September 4-26 • Overtime Live DVJ, Friday and Saturday, 9:30pm September 5 • Tracy Lawrence, 7:30pm September 18 • Matt Mathews, 7pm

September 6 • Rupert Wates, 3pm

turtle bay exploration park www.turtlebay.org

September 1-30 • Animal Power, Museum Hours September 3, 10, 17, 23 • Little Explorers, 10-11am September 5 • Charlie Rabbit and Friends, Turtle Bay Garden Nursery, 10-11am • All About Vultures, 12:30-2:30pm • International Vulture Awareness Day, 2:30-2:45pm September 5-7 • Walk on the Wild Side Animal Show, 11am & noon September 5-30 • America at the Crossroads: The Guitar and a Changing Nation, Museum Hours • How to Build a Guitar, Museum Hours September 9-30 • Water Wonders, 10:30am, WednesdayThursday • Moments that Made Us, Museum Hours September 12 • Plant Workshop: Succulent Dish Planting, Turtle Bay Garden Nursery, 10am-12pm • Family 2nd Saturday, Music and Movement, 10am-1pm September 19 • Plant Talk: Native Plant Gardening, 10am12pm • Science Saturday: The Chemistry of Character, 10am-1pm • Volunteer Info Hour, 1-2pm • Nature’s Palette: An Artful Exploration, Turtle Bay Garden Nursery, 2-4pm

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HOW LONG DO HORSES TYPICALLY REMAIN IN YOUR CARE? This varies depending on the animal. Some are ready to be adopted in as little as 5 months, while others need to live with us for the remainder of their lives. We give them as much time as they need before going to a new home. Each horse we intake, we have to be open to the possibility that they won’t be candidates for adoption.

WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART OF EQUINE RESCUE? The rewards of rescue for me are so abundant. It is so rewarding to watch the animals gain confidence and trust in humans again. I love to look back and see where they started vs. how far they have come. I also truly enjoy when we find an animal the perfect new forever home. Seeing how happy they are and their new owners are with them is so rewarding. .

HOW DO YOU DETERMINE WHEN A HORSE IS READY FOR ADOPTION? Many factors go into this. Behavior, training, overall health and ability to be ridden or not are what our potential adopters are looking for. We want to find the perfect fit for the ones able to be adopted. We are looking for forever homes for them.

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WHAT IS GOLDEN WEST RESCUE AND WHAT IS YOUR MISSION? Golden West Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit equine rescue dedicated to saving, rehabilitating and rehoming horses, donkeys and mules in need. Our mission is to: rescue equine from abuse, neglect, and abandonment; rehabilitate with compassionate care and expert support; rehome to safe, loving and permanent placement; educate and help the community with equine welfare and responsible ownership; and help new owners succeed with their adopted equine. HOW DO HORSES TYPICALLY COME INTO YOUR CARE? Our current residents come from many areas. We have orphaned horses, wild caught, owner surrenders, animals who lost their owners, slaughter bound horses, emaciation cases and criminal cases. All walks of life and many situations.

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WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES GOLDEN WEST RESCUE FACES? Funding. The animals require a lot of expensive rehabilitation, farrier work, training, feed, vet care and so much more. ARE THERE WAYS PEOPLE CAN HELP EVEN IF THEY DON’T HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH HORSES? So many ways! We rely heavily on donations, sponsorships of items or services, volunteer support, and sharing our cause on social media to keep our rescue going. No amount is too small. It all adds up to help the animals. • www.goldenwestrescue.com

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