Enjoy Magazine: Northern California Living — June 2026

Celebrating Survivors

June is National Cancer Survivor Month—a time to honor the strength and resilience of cancer survivors while raising awareness about the ongoing journey of survivorship. At Valor Oncology, a trusted provider of premier oncological care, we recognize that survivorship requires continued support, surveillance, and advocacy beyond treatment.

Valor Oncology is proud to support survivors through every step with compassionate care, remission surveillance, and ongoing dedication to life beyond cancer.

WHAT CAN SURVIVORS DO?

Survivors can make a meaningful impact by sharing their stories with loved ones, support groups, or on social media to encourage others on their healing journey.

WHAT CAN FAMILY AND FRIENDS DO?

Family and friends can celebrate survivors by recognizing milestones, planning special gatherings, supporting cancer research, or simply honoring their loved one’s strength.

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THE M c CONNELL FOUNDATION

Native Reading Success

Native students at Burney Elementary School are experiencing the power of reading with the IGNITE Reading program — part of a McConnell Foundation grant awarded to the Native Success Team at the Shasta County Office of Education.

In this evidence-based program, 20 students meet with their tutor five days a week for 15 minutes to close gaps in their foundational reading skills. The opportunity provides equipment, tutors, differentiated instruction, and independent work. Once students pass their foundational skills requirements and graduate from the program, the licenses are rotated so another student can participate – with the goal of serving 75 students each year.

Five Straight “A” Grades for Patient Safety

Shasta Regional Medical Center has earned its fifth consecutive “A” grade for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, making it the only hospital in Redding to achieve this distinction.

The Leapfrog Patient Safety Grade is an independent, evidence-based measure of how well hospitals protect patients from preventable harm, including infections, injuries and medical errors. Earning top marks five times in a row reflects Team Shasta’s ongoing commitment to safety, accountability and high-quality care.

Shasta Regional also received a five-star patient safety rating from Healthgrades, placing the hospital among the top 10% nationwide. Team Shasta continues to deliver care the community can trust.

5th IN A ROW

CONTENTS

JUNE 2026 ISSUE 237

SUMMER ESCAPE featured stories—

20: Local Owners Revive Aqua Golf in Redding

30: Where Nostalgia Meets Play At Bonus Round

48: From Ranch to Table at Mount Shasta Craft House

HEALTH & WELLNESS featured stories—

58: Rooted Vitality Brings Holistic Care Home

62: Fresh Vision Takes Shape at The Water Bar

66: Global Athletes Head to Redding for IRONMAN

70: Compassionate Healing Center Serves Red Bluff Community

76: Simple Ways to Recharge this Summer

78: Supporting Local Recovery Journeys with Ketamine Therapy

84: Simple Adventures for Making Memories

89: What Preventive Care Really Looks Like

GOOD FINDS

36: Inside the Creative Journey of Dee Dee Jackson

42: Handcrafted Hats at Simon and Company, Dunsmuir

LOCALS

26: Cleveland Bonéy Builds Local Jazz Community

IN EVERY ISSUE

18: What I Enjoy: Rio Miner

90: Recipe: Beer Can Chicken

94: Enjoy the View: Frank Tona

96: What’s Cookin’: Lemon Coconut Bundt Cakes

99: Local Events Calendar

106: Giving Back: Q&A with Butte Environmental Council

Grad u ate Grad u ate

At Shasta College we have over 75 years helping entrepreneurs start businesses, moms and dads change careers, and university-bound students transfer with lower debt and higher GPAs. You don’t have to look far to see business owners, co-workers, and civic leaders who proudly call themselves Shasta College Knights. Join us and start your tomorrow, today!

You’re not alone

Welcome to Hearts of Hope

A support group for grieving parents with young children

If you’re a parent grieving the loss of a partner while raising young children, you’re not alone. Hearts of Hope is a free, ongoing support group offering a compassionate space to connect with others who understand the unique challenges of parenting through grief.

Whether your loss is recent or still part of your daily life, Hearts of Hope is a place for healing, encouragement, and honest conversation. Come as you are—when you’re ready.

1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month | 6:30-7:30PM | Shasta YMCA

No registration required Childcare and snacks provided:

Contact Mercy Hospice at (530) 245-4070 for more information.

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THE M c CONNELL FOUNDATION

Siskiyou

Trinity

Ingrid Aguero, Corning

Shasta

Modoc

2026 Scholars

Five teams of community volunteers recently awarded 40 students McConnell scholarships. These Scholars and their families are now assured that a college education is within their reach. The Foundation believes investing in these young adults make the future bright.

Tehama

Fabian Alvarez Valdivia, Fall River Mills

Noelia Avila-Duran, Alturas

Iimnih Bailey, Yreka

Juliana Barajas Luna, Redding

Caleb Benton-Beer, Shasta Lake City

Jacob Bernabe Rodriguez, Redding

Brooklynn Bivens, Weed

Shayna Brittain, Redding

Hleeda Chue, Macdoel

Monteya Colegrove, Hoopa

Aoden Colorado, Hayfork

Irma Contreras Pulido, Macdoel

Alidio Diaz Cruz, Corning

Karina Garcia-Bonilla, Los Molinos

Braden Greenley, Weaverville

Melissa Hernandez, Corning

Jayden Hiller, Hayfork

Ava House, Palo Cedro

Tanner Johnson, Lewiston

Pavneet Kaur, Corning

Elizabeth Lopez Diaz, Anderson

Brianna Magana Gudino, Corning

Rainessa Matthews, Anderson

Nigel McCulley, Montague

Kalia Mitchell, Hoopa

Matthew Oates, Weed

Gabriela Olivera-Gonzalez, Corning

Matilyn Parks-Lakey, Hat Creek

Karla Pena Vargas, Redding

Benjamin Pringle, Redding

Adriana Rincon Pelayo, Redding

Kyla Rubalcava, Yreka

Yareli Ruiz-Vera, Tulelake

Addison Schaub, Yreka

Shaylee Simonds, Shasta Lake City

Sebastian Thao, Hayfork

Saige Townsend, Alturas

Jaylee Vculek, Bieber

Lychia Yang, Douglas City

note from our team a

A summer escape may involve an exciting journey, but it can also be a shift in pace, a change in perspective or a rediscovery of what’s been here all along. In this issue, we hope to inspire you to slow down, reconnect and rediscover what makes the North State so special.

Craftsmanship and care shape every detail at Mount Shasta Craft House, where you can escape to enjoy house-made meals and cocktails created with a commitment to quality. Over in Weaverville, The Water Bar blends sustainability, community and simple pleasures, reminding guests that even something as essential as water can bring people together.

Looking for something fun to do? Aqua Golf has been reimagined for a new generation, capitalizing on its gorgeous setting on the Sacramento River as a fun place to hang out with family or friends.

You’ll meet creatives in this issue like Dee Dee Jackson, whose work in Orland reflects a hands-on approach to living and making, and the Simons in Dunsmuir, where artistry and craftsmanship converge. And Cleveland Bonéy is bringing jazz back to the North State through the North State Jazz Orchestra, which promises to amplify the local music scene.

Where will this summer take you? Escape and enjoy!

ON THE COVER:

Your partner in health and wellness.

Dignity Health Clinics

At Dignity Health’s clinics throughout the North State, our providers are here to help you feel your best. Whether you’re under the weather and need a same-day appointment at one of our primary care clinics in Redding, Red Bluff, Cottonwood, Corning, Mt. Shasta or Lake Shastina—or you need more specialized care at our Heart or Wound Centers—we offer over 30 locations throughout the region. And, for your convenience, our Dignity Health Urgent Care located on Hilltop Drive in Redding is open seven days a week for walk-in service when you need it. Learn more about us at DignityHealth.org/NorthStateClinics.

WHAT I ENJOY

Rio Miner

Consulting and training company owner (FCITradecraft. com); nonprofit director (onpurposefinance.org)

Family: Spouse, Michelle; kids: Mirabel (25), Miles (23), Maximus (10), Marceline (7)

How long have you lived in the North State? 12 years. We spent several summers camping near Mt. Shasta when I was young. Three of my four children were born in Shasta and Tehama county.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT LIVING IN THE NORTH STATE?

We are surrounded by epic natural beauty and recreation opportunities while able to access modern-city conveniences without excessive congestion.

If you could give your younger self one piece of financial advice, what would it be?

Pay yourself first. Put any small amount of money into an interest bearing or investment account every month. A 20-year-old’s savings has the most growth potential of all, yet young people are least likely to put funds away for tomorrow.

If you could time travel, would you go to the past or the future, and why?

The past. I am fascinated by life before plastic and automobiles. I’d want to come back, though; it’s pretty interesting right now.

If you had to eat one meal on repeat for a month, what would it be?

Enchiladas.

What’s your go-to karaoke song? “Should’ve Been a Cowboy”

If you could have dinner with any three people, past or present, who would you invite?

Socrates, Robin Williams and Bob Marley

If your life were a movie, what genre would it be?

A fun, historic epic, like “Legends of the Fall” meets “Forrest Gump.”

If you could master any hobby overnight, what would you choose?

Woodworking.

What’s your hidden talent or something people would be surprised you can do?

I have a knack for foreign languages, and I should have been an actor.

WATER JUST ADD WATER

LOCAL OWNERS REVIVE AQUA GOLF IN REDDING

nocking golf balls into the Sacramento River is such an only-in-Redding experience that the prospect of losing it prompted two sets of brothers to join forces and ensure the unique pastime will continue to be enjoyed for years to come.

Chris and Ryan Haedrich, in partnership with their longtime friends Dan and Mark Rhodes, acquired Aqua Golf a year ago after they were approached by Chris Kutras, the property owner. “He was looking for investors, people who would make something happen,” Chris Haedrich says.

The venerated Park Marina Drive facility was pretty long in the tooth and frayed along the edges but the four men, who grew up in Redding hitting range balls at Aqua Golf, saw a chance to give a local landmark a new lease on life.

The transition was not overnight, Mark Rhodes explains. After taking over, the new owners kept Aqua Golf open to see what was working and what wasn’t. They also collected feedback from customers to learn what kind of improvements would be welcome.

As 2025 drew to a close, Aqua Golf was closed and the work began. Up went a massive shade structure that covers all the hitting bays and down went a snazzy cement flooring. New chairs and tables invite golfers and others to relax by the riverside.

Golfers will find new mats to hit off of and a new ball dispenser that accepts debit and credit cards. Another highly visible addition: an island green with a regulation golf hole. To capitalize on that floating feature, Mark Rhodes says golfers are welcome to take aim at a $1,000 hole-in-one prize.

Interested golfers will need to purchase special golf balls (three for $10, five for $15 or 10 for $20) and then take their swings while an Aqua Golf employee records the effort. The contest has a maximum of one winner a month.

Golfers also are welcome to aim at a smaller metal sign advertising a local business. A direct hit will prompt a horn to sound and water to shoot in the air; the lucky linkster will be awarded a $10 gift card from the featured business business. (In April, when Aqua Golf reopened, Burrito Bandito was on the sign.) Mark Rhodes, Aqua Golf’s manager, says the goal is to add some fun and give other small businesses some exposure.

By far, the biggest feature at Aqua Golf is its setting on the river and the new owners are eager to capitalize on it. Misters and heaters, coupled with the new shade structures, make the facility more usable throughout the year and an expanded snack bar—augmented by food trucks on certain days—make it a comfortable spot to hang out.

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After spending a year at Aqua Golf and working on the restoration, Ryan Haedrich says all four partners were continually amazed at how diverse the customer base is and how popular it is with tourists. It catches the eye of motorists on the Highway 44 bridge and curious visitors who float by it while fishing, rafting or paddle-boarding on the river. “The uniqueness of this place just puts smiles on everybody’s face,” says Dan Rhodes.

“We tried to keep that vibe,” Mark Rhodes says. “You don’t even have to be a golfer. Just come and sit, have a beer and enjoy the view.”

Improvements scheduled for the near future include a putting green and high-tech ball-tracking devices for golfers serious about working on their game. Eventually, Chris Haedrich says, they’d like to add a restaurant to offer some riverside dining.

There are only a handful of aquatic driving ranges in the country and the nearest one to Redding is at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nev. Aqua Golf was established in the late 1960s. Dave Nelson purchased the business in 1985 and operated it with his wife, Sherry, until 2005 when Nelson’s daughter, Cindy Galway and her husband, Ken, took over. ▶ continued on page 25

“We tried to keep that vibe,” Mark Rhodes says. “You don’t even have to be a golfer. Just come and sit, have a beer and enjoy the view.”

Struggling

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Aqua Golf shares some North State history as well. It is situated on a former rock and gravel quarry owned by the Kutras family. Aggregate from the quarry was carried to the Shasta Dam construction site on a massive 9.6-milelong conveyor belt anchored at present-day Turtle Bay Exploration Park.

When the dam was completed, the late Bob Spaid, a visionary developer, acquired the leases from the Kutras family and started work on a Polynesian-themed village and recreation area on Park Marina Drive. His dreams of a monorail and a pod of floating boathouses never quite materialized, but his iconic Round House (just south of the Highway 44 bridge), a row of pecky cedar A-frame homes and Aqua Golf still stand as testament to his quirky legacy. •

Aqua Golf

2275 Park Marina Drive, Redding (530) 244-4653 reddingaquagolf.com

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.

SETTING THE TEMPO

CLEVELAND BONÉY BUILDS LOCAL JAZZ COMMUNITY

CREATING SPACE

BUILDING COMMUNITY

edding’s cultural life is expanding in quiet, deliberate ways. New experiences are taking shape through consistent effort— artists, organizers and educators creating space for something to grow. Among those efforts, jazz has begun to find its footing, carried by musicians willing to build it from the ground up.

That is where Cleveland Bonéy comes in.

A pianist with a foundation in both classical training and jazz, Bonéy works from the center of the music. In jazz, the piano is not just an instrument—it sets structure, shapes harmony

“The enjoyment and excitement from the audience feeds the performers,” Bonéy says.

“That energy feeds the band, and the band returns the favor to the audience through the music. It’s a magical exchange.”

and creates the space where everything else can unfold, requiring equal parts discipline and instinct—one hand keeping order, the other quietly testing its limits.

“I am striving to create a sense of community,” Bonéy says. “Music is the great unifier, and my goal is to use it to bring people together from all walks of life.”

His work extends beyond performance. In a region without a long-established jazz infrastructure, Bonéy has taken on the less-visible task of building one. Through locally organized concerts, he has created ▶ continued on page 28

opportunities for musicians and audiences to encounter a form of music that asks for a different kind of attention—one that doesn’t always reveal itself immediately.

These concerts are not built for scale. They are built for presence.

Rooms are smaller, audiences closer and the distance between performer and listener reduced. The music unfolds in real time, shaped by the players and the energy of the room. For many in Redding, it is a first experience with jazz not as background, but as something to be followed and felt—sometimes even figured out along the way.

That shift matters. “The enjoyment and excitement from the audience feeds the performers,” Bonéy says. “That energy feeds the band, and the band returns the favor to the audience through the music. It’s a magical exchange.”

Bonéy sees that connection from the other side. “The experience is often mesmerizing for those new to the genre,” he says. “Jazz harmony and melody evoke a feeling of wonder because they remain complex yet simple at the same time.”

Bonéy’s path to this work is grounded in longevity. Decades at the piano have produced a style that is steady and responsive rather than showy. Phrases develop and resolve in ways that feel conversational, creating a sense that the music is as much about listening as it is about playing—sometimes even more so.

That same sensibility carries into his role as an organizer.

More Details:

For information on upcoming concerts, fundraisers and ways to support the North State Jazz Orchestra, visit www.northstatejazzorchestra.com or follow and connect with the group at @northstatejazzorchestra on Instagram and Facebook. The group is a newly formed nonprofit organization with the goal of maintaining a consistent music community and supporting local and regional musicians and other creatives with a living wage.

Creating a concert series in a place without an existing scene requires consistency, patience and a willingness to build slowly. There are no guarantees of audience or momentum. Each event becomes both a performance and an act of cultivation— of listeners, expectations and trust.

Over time, that effort begins to accumulate. Audiences return. Musicians connect. The unfamiliar becomes familiar. What once felt niche begins to find a place within the broader cultural life of the city.

Bonéy’s work as an educator reinforces that growth. Teaching music in a smaller community carries a different weight. Instruction becomes less about progression through a system and more about developing an ear, timing and an understanding of how to listen and respond—skills that don’t always come quickly, but tend to stay once they do.

Those skills translate beyond music. They shape how people engage with each other, their surroundings and the idea that something complex can be understood over time.

Its identity is being shaped by smaller efforts—downtown activation, cultural programming, independent projects—that together create a more layered sense of place.

Within that context, jazz occupies an interesting position.

It requires attention, rewards patience and resists simplification. Introducing it into a community is less about popularity and more about expanding what people expect to encounter locally—and perhaps what they expect of themselves as listeners.

Bonéy approaches that work without forcing it.

There is no attempt to replicate a larger city or impose an identity that does not fit. The scale remains appropriate to the place. The focus stays on quality and consistency.

The result is subtle, but it is real.

“Jazz has always been a part of the Redding music scene, and I see it as my job to help maintain its relevance,” Bonéy says.

Through efforts like the North State Jazz Orchestra, he is working to expand what that presence can look like. A large ensemble—40 musicians, including strings and percussion—offers a different kind of experience, one built on scale but still grounded in connection.

“A large ensemble offers an inspiring experience,” he says, “many musicians playing in concert with a single idea: bringing joy to the masses. I hope people will experience comfort, happiness, growth and healing through the music, not just as audience members, but as musicians, too.”

Redding is becoming a place where jazz can be heard, understood and appreciated as part of the broader rhythm of local life. That change happens through repetition, presence and the steady work of individuals willing to create space. •

www.northstatejazzorchestra.com

WHERE NOSTALGIA MEETS PLAY AT BONUS ROUND

“AT FIRST I JUST WANTED A FEW GAMES IN MY GARAGE... THEN IT QUICKLY OUTGREW THAT.”

tep through the doors of Bonus Round Arcade Bar in Downtown Redding, and it doesn’t take long to feel it: The hum of machines, the glow of screens and the unmistakable pull of nostalgia. For Schuyler and Alicia Lane, that feeling is not just part of the experience. It’s the whole point.

For Schuyler, it started early. “Six or seven years old, we had a Nintendo,” he says. “We used to rent games all over town. That’s when I got hooked.”

What began as a childhood hobby quietly evolved into something more. He became fascinated not just with playing games, but with understanding them. “I’ve always been a fixer,” he says. “I love trying to solve the problem.”

That mindset led to his first arcade purchase, a Metallica pinball machine more than a decade ago. When it broke, he took it apart and figured it out. Then he bought more broken machines, fixing them and bringing them back to life. “At first I just wanted a few games in my garage,” he says. “Then it quickly outgrew that.”

It outgrew that so much that Alicia eventually wanted her garage back. “He came home with multiple machines,” she laughed. “And I was like, there’s no way you can turn this into a business.”

At the time, Schuyler was working full time, and Alicia was balancing her career, a master’s program, and raising their young children. The idea of turning a passion project into a sustainable business felt unlikely. Still, he kept going. What started with a single game at Westside Pizza in Anderson turned into SKL Arcades, a growing business that expanded into multiple locations across Shasta County. “I was happy with just a few spots,” Schuyler says. “Then it just kind of steamrolled from there.” ▶

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“BUT NOW PEOPLE COME IN AND THEY’RE JUST SO EXCITED. IT’S REALLY COOL TO WATCH.”

That vision sharpened years ago during a trip to Portland, where they visited a retro arcade bar. One day, they told themselves, they would bring something like it to Redding. It just took longer than expected. “We said we’d do it within five years,” he says. “It took 12.”

Construction challenges, financial hurdles, and the ripple effects of the pandemic stretched the timeline. Alicia remembers wondering if they had gone too far. “I thought, what have we done?” she says. “But we were so close.”

They eventually committed to the space on Pine Street. Family and friends helped, but much of it they did themselves, learning as they went and making countless decisions along the way. “We spent weeks on small details,” Schuyler says. “Things that seem minor, but when you put it all together, they matter.”

Those details are everywhere. From carpet patterns to lighting, décor, and music, everything is designed to create a specific feeling. “At the top of the list was always that we wanted people to feel like they’re stepping back in time,” Schuyler says.

Since opening in January, the response has been overwhelmingly positive. On any given night, the space fills with families, couples and groups of friends reconnecting with games they haven’t seen in decades. “To see people still love these old games as much as I do means a lot,” he says. “You don’t really think about what it’s going to feel like until you see it happening.”

For Alicia, the reaction has been just as meaningful after years of uncertainty. “People come in and they’re just so excited. It’s really cool to watch,” she says.

That excitement often shows up in small moments, like guests spotting a childhood favorite, friends calling each other to come down or regulars returning week after week. “There’s people who come in and see a game and it instantly triggers a memory,” Schuyler says. “That’s been one of the coolest parts.” ▶ continued on page 34

“SEEING PEOPLE ENJOY IT IS PROBABLY MY FAVORITE PART... AND FIXING THE GAMES. I STILL LOVE THAT.”

The arcade also bridges generations. Parents share games they grew up with while kids discover them for the first time. “At first they don’t think they’re going to like it,” he says. “Then they find something and they get hooked.”

That sense of inclusion extends beyond the games. The Lanes have been intentional about creating a space where everyone feels welcome. “Our goal is a drink in everybody’s hand,” Schuyler says. “And that doesn’t necessarily mean alcohol.”

The menu reflects that, with craft beer, nostalgic favorites, and non-alcoholic options. Alicia helped shape that side of the business, bringing in flavors and ideas that broaden the appeal.

It is a balance that mirrors their partnership. Schuyler brings deep knowledge of games. Alicia brings a strong sense for people and experience. “We thought working together would be hard,” she says. “But it’s actually been really fun.”

For Schuyler, the reward is simple. “Seeing people enjoy it is probably my favorite part,” he says. “And fixing the games. I still love that.”

It is a long way from the kid searching for arcades on family trips and watching them slowly disappear. “They used to be everywhere,” he says. “And then they weren’t.”

Now, in a corner of Downtown Redding, they are back. And in a world that is increasingly digital, there is something different about a place like Bonus Round. Something you can actually touch. Something you can share.

The technology may have changed. The feeling has not. •

Bonus Round • 1665 Pine St., Redding (530) 215-3705 • Open Thursday-Sunday Find them on Facebook and Instagram

Mario Montalvo is a Texas Christian University journalism and broadcasting graduate and spent several years as a local news reporter before transitioning to Public Affairs at Caltrans. Though a Texas native, he now proudly calls Northern California home, combining a storyteller’s eye with a deep commitment to serving and informing the local community.

Sustainability With Style

INSIDE THE CREATIVE JOURNEY OF DEE DEE JACKSON

hen Dee Dee Jackson was just 10 years old, she went to live in Jamaica with her father’s side of the family for a year. Living in the Jamaican countryside was a vastly different experience from the life she had been born and raised into in Chico, California. Amid the lush greenery and slowed pace of the island—where every moment is intentional— Jackson attended school, connected with her Jamaican roots and gained a perspective that would ultimately define her world view and set her on a steady path to building a creative empire.

“Living in a different environment gave me a new perspective and shaped the way I see value, resources, consumption and everyday life. My family lives simply, and there’s a deep respect for what you have—things are used, repaired, and passed down rather than replaced,” says Jackson.

Jackson hails from a long line of entrepreneurs on both sides of the family, so it’s no surprise the multitalented creative found her niche in business ownership. Her career path was dotted with many small creative ventures over the years: a mineral eyeshadow line, a home staging company, chicken breeding and hatching, and even costume making. For five years, she worked as a veterinary technician, a role rooted in her love for animals. It nurtured her sense of care, responsibility and attention to detail.

When her daughter, Milan, was born in 2006, Jackson began sewing. What started as something personal quickly materialized into a full-fledged sewing business called Milan Itzel, specializing in baby clothing, blankets, accessories and custom birthday outfits.

“It was my first experience building something creative of my own and it really sparked my love for working with my hands,” says Jackson.

Every step along the way taught Jackson something different and helped her refine her vision. The journey showed her that she needed the freedom to fully pursue and execute her ideas without limits: “Entrepreneurship wasn’t one single decision—it’s been a process of learning, evolving and continuing to build on what inspires me.”

Jackson moved to Orland in 2009, where she launched three vibrant, interconnected businesses downtown: ▶ continued on page 39

• Fresh bread and pastries daily

• Fresh Pies

• Espresso drinks

• Unique, curated gift baskets

• Breakfast and Lunch

Einkorn and spelt sourdough bread available!!! We also have a variety of gluten-free and vegan options available — just ask!

Introducing A’s Little Boutique

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Studio Milan, Collective Habits and Hylton Avenue Vintage. The common thread that binds them is creativity, community and the creation of meaningful experiences.

Studio Milan, established in 2020, is a creative maker’s space where Jackson hosts hands-on workshops designed for people to unwind and create. From candle making and tea-blending to painting and seasonal projects, workshops are focused on creating an experience—not just a craft—

and a finished product in two hours. Classes are approachable and engaging, welcoming people to enjoy the creative process without previous experience or a long-term commitment.

“I’ve always wanted the freedom to ‘taste’ different creative outlets and figure out what resonates, and Studio Milan was built around that idea,” says Jackson. ▶ continued on page 40

In 2021, Jackson opened Collective Habits, a brick-and-mortar vintage marketplace offering a unique mix of vintage clothing, home décor and handmade goods. Collective Habits, powered by a solid group of nine female vendors who Jackson says have “been there from the start,” continues to enchant shoppers with a diverse yet cohesive selection of items centered on quality, character and sustainability. Each vendor brings their own point of view—a draw for repeat customers.

“In a world of fast fashion and disposable goods, there’s something special about choosing pieces that have already stood the test of time—buying something that’s been around the block a time or two and giving it a new life. By choosing them, you’re continuing that story rather than contributing to the cycle of overconsumption,” says Jackson.

Hylton Avenue Vintage, Jackson’s personal vintage business, is deeply rooted in her family history. In fact, Hylton Avenue is the lane on which her family in Jamaica lives. Jackson’s connection to brass, old books, worn wood, woven baskets, mirrors and stoneware takes shape in the items she sells under the Hylton Avenue Vintage brand. Natural fibers like wool, linen, cotton and silk reign supreme in the vintage apparel from Jackson’s collection—high-quality garments that are thoughtfully sourced and built to last.

“Hylton Avenue Vintage offers pieces that carry history while giving them a new life in someone else’s home,” says Jackson. “It’s about honoring craftsmanship, reducing waste and creating something lasting.”

Jackson’s three businesses coexist in a singular building at 701 4th Street, in the heart of Downtown Orland. “Together, they create an experience that blends shopping, creativity, and community in one space,” says Jackson.

With the unending support of her husband, Manny, and her daughter, Jackson continues to find the strength to keep building: “My husband has supported me from the beginning, always encouraging me to keep going and trusting that I’ll figure things out along the way. My daughter, Milan, has grown up alongside this journey, attending craft shows, helping with setups, and even creating pieces of her own.”

Jackson isn’t focused on rapid expansion. Instead, she plans to build sustainably in a way that stays true to what she has created. She recently purchased a 1960 Shasta vintage trailer that will serve as a mobile extension of Studio Milan, a chance for people to test drive different forms of creativity at local events.

Jackson’s vision of success extends far beyond her own businesses to the broader Orland community. She has served on the Orland Chamber of Commerce board for four years, including in the role of board president. She currently serves as the vice chair of the Economic Development Commission for the City of Orland.

“We really want Orland to thrive. As a 4th Street Merchant, I am always looking for ways to collaborate with our downtown neighbors,” says Jackson.

From her collaborative work to curate larger events like the Honey and Hot Rods Car Show and the Hometown Harvest Faire to helping to bring the farmer’s market and events like Cowboy Christmas to life in Orland, Jackson takes the phrase “a rising tide floats all boats” to new heights.•

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Kimberly N. Bonéy, proud wife and mom, is a freelance writer, designer, upcycler and owner of Herstory Vintage. When she’s not working, she is joyfully wielding jewelry-making tools and paintbrushes in her studio. Antique shops, vintage boutiques, craft stores and bead shops are her happy place.

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HANDCRAFTED HATS AT SIMON AND COMPANY, DUNSMUIR

ucked into downtown Dunsmuir, Simon and Company is equal parts workshop and curated space. “My wife, Chelsea Simon and I, are equal partners and owners of the business,” says hatter Shawn Simon. After nearly a decade of him making custom hats under New West and her running the vintage boutique side of their shop Gold Stitch, they’re in the process of rebranding themselves in a shift to bring their shared vision under a single name.

Shawn’s path into hat-making began with felt. “I was introduced to felt from a woman who is teaching a hands-on workshop where we felted wool that was directly sheared from her sheep. And at that point, under her guidance, I made my first primitive hat. But the process gave me insight and inspiration into what felt is and what it can become. So from that point I pursued hand felting and felt exploration.”

Thus, what started as “a materials study” eventually evolved into crafting refined western hats, from sourcing to shaping. “I also developed an interest in botanical dyeing because I was wanting a deeper connection to the colors I was offering. Plus, that process becomes a really nice way to get out into the natural world and translate plants and minerals into color.”

Shawn’s craftsmanship extends down to the tools he selects. “Hatting tools are really hard to come by,” he says, noting the scarcity of traditional equipment. “It’s led me to actually start making most of my own tools.” Drawing on an early interest in metalwork and welding, he now fabricates what he needs. He’s also taught himself woodworking. “Woodworking has really kind of emerged as a new discipline, allowing me to carve hat blocks and flanges.”

A lot of Shawn’s work is custom. “When I sit down with a client, the general bones are there for what the hat will be. We go through material selection, colors, design and any special kind of personal incorporations that they want, like maybe they’ve got some heirloom bolo tie that they want to use as a hat band,” says Shawn. But then, he says, something “esoteric” happens during the final stages of ▶ continued on page 44

When I sit down with a client, the general bones are there for what the hat will be. We go through material selection, colors, design, and any special kind of personal incorporations that they want, like maybe they’ve got some heirloom bolo tie that they want to use as a hat band...

creation that resists careful planning. “After steaming the felt it becomes very pliable, and that’s when I hand shape every part of the hat. It’s also kind of where the impression of the person and the style that they want all meshes and I kind of just let it happen. That’s the magic part.”

On the other side of the shop, Chelsea brings her extensive art and design background to bear. “I’ve been collecting clothing for a really long time and this is a culmination of all that collecting,” Chelsea says with a laugh. A graduate of Chico State University, she focuses less on labels and more on form. “I love different structural elements in clothing, and textures, patterns and colors. But more than anything for me, it’s about the uniqueness of a piece.” The racks reflect that approach, from “work wear and ranch wear” to “’80s button-ups.”

Their business itself came together naturally. “We didn’t really expect to fall into working together,” Chelsea says. “But Shawn was looking at a shop, and I realized I had all these clothes, too.” According to Shawn, the result is “a very complementary business arrangement.”

Both are Northern California natives, drawn to Dunsmuir years before moving. “There was something so charming about it that we both paid attention to it, and it really fits our work and our pace. It’s a wonderful place to be making something.”

The duo is also active in the community, with Shawn having recently become president of the local Chamber of Commerce. “We’re heavily invested in seeing the success of downtown and are happy to contribute however we can,” Shawn says. The feeling seems mutual, with Shawn noting the positive response their shop has gotten from locals and visitors alike. “I ‘hat’ a lot of people who have never had a ‘hat’ before, so getting used to wearing one can be uncomfortable or new for some people. But I believe there’s a hat for every person out there. They just haven’t found it yet.” •

Simon and Company • www.thesimonandco.com

FROM RANCH TO TABLE AT MOUNT SHASTA CRAFT HOUSE

“ EVERYTHING WE DO IS craft. OUR MEAT IS craft, OUR COCKTAILS ARE craft...”

hen Bobby Malanga and Alyssa Williams bought a longtime Mount Shasta staple known as Sparky’s, they knew one thing immediately: they wanted something that reflected not just their tastes, but their lives.

That idea led them back to Williams’ family ranch in Weed, a property her great-great-grandparents purchased more than a century ago. That kind of snowballed into us theming the whole space basically off the ranch,” says Malanga. Now, the aptly named Mount Shasta Craft House is directly tied to the land, with the restaurant’s beef and pork coming from animals raised on the ranch by the couple themselves.

That same hands-on philosophy defines the restaurant. The word “craft” isn’t branding so much as a rule. “Everything we do is craft. Our meat is craft, our cocktails are craft,” says Williams. And, once they committed to doing one thing well, it expanded, Malanga explains. “Sauces, syrups, ingredients. We do nearly everything in-house. We also got into making pizza from scratch, experimenting with dough, timing, and fermentation. We make fresh dough every day,” says Malanga.

According to the pair, there’s no single centerpiece dish. Instead, everything is given equal attention, a balance that mirrors their partnership. Before meeting, Williams owned a restaurant while Malanga came with a cocktail background. Their first joint project was the Mount Shasta Craft House, which they decided to open just a few▶ continued on page 50

More than anything, they wanted the space to feel alive. “We just really wanted to give it a heartbeat,” Williams adds.

months into dating. “I called her and said, ‘Hey, we’re buying a restaurant,” says Malanga with a smile. Williams laughs in response. “I was like, ‘What is wrong with you?’”

At first, working together required adjustment. “We are both used to doing our own thing, so it took us a second to find our footing. But we have and it’s a great match. Everything that he hates to do, I love, and

everything I hate to do, he’s great at,” says Williams. That balance shows up in the details, from the menu to the space itself. They completely redesigned the interior, closing off the back-of-house and creating a more intentional guest experience. A mural anchors the room, painted by an artist from Chico. “The mural is pretty significant. It’s a silhouette of my great grandparents. There are also some of our pigs on there and the actual tractor that my great-grandpa used to cut hay,” explains Williams. More than anything, they wanted the space to feel alive. “We just really wanted to give it a heartbeat,” Williams adds.

That personality extends beyond aesthetics. It’s in the full-circle process of raising animals, preparing the food, and serving it to customers. Malanga spends much of his time on the ranch, managing feed, repairing equipment, and caring for livestock. For a while, that work felt disconnected from the

restaurant itself. But moments bring it together. “He doesn’t always get to see the full circle. But when he comes in, and he gets to see the chefs take pride in it, and the customers saying how good it is, it’s just a great feeling,” says Williams. To both of them, they’re not just running a restaurant; they’re trying to control quality in a food system they feel is slipping. “We know the meat quality in America is tanking, and so we are trying to at least control this aspect,” notes Williams. And, despite the scale of what they’ve taken on, the core idea remains simple: make things carefully, and make them well.

For guests, that care translates into an experience that’s both elevated and grounded. Williams recommends starting with the spicy queso dip, made with pork from their ranch, paired with a lavender lemon drop or an Old Fashioned made with house syrups. From there, she points to the burger. “The ▶ continued on page 53

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burger is built from high-quality cuts rather than scraps, so it tastes really good. And if it’s a date night, sit at the bar,” Williams adds.

For Malanga, who grew up in Southern California, Mount Shasta offers something different. “The mountain is probably the most special part, because you can see it from everywhere.” For Williams, it’s the quieter moments on the ranch. “It’s like a mini oasis. You’re super close to town, but you feel so far away.” Together, those elements shape what they’ve built. Not just a restaurant, but something more personal. Something with a heartbeat. • www.mountshastacrafthouse.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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ROOTED VITALITY BRINGS HOLISTIC CARE TO REDDING

here’s a moment Ashlee Jansen describes that any parent will recognize — the point when love overrides fear, when you stop waiting for someone else to figure it out and take matters into your own hands.

For Jansen, that moment came when her son got sick and traditional medicine failed to help. She’d already been living with three autoimmune conditions of her own, navigating chronic migraines and spending too many days in bed. But watching her child suffer ignited something in her that couldn’t be extinguished.

“I turned into a mama bear,” she says with a laugh. “That was 13 years ago.”

That pivot — raw, urgent, and fueled by a mother’s determination — would eventually lead Jansen back to her hometown of Redding and to a business that feels less like a wellness center and more like a warm embrace.

Rooted Vitality Cryo & Wellness Center opened under Jansen’s ownership on August 1, 2025, and the community has been showing up ever since.

Long before she became a business owner, Jansen was a student — out of necessity. When her son’s health challenges didn’t improve through conventional channels, she dove into research. She became fascinated by the gut-brain connection and the body’s capacity to respond when given the right support. One certification led to another, and her professional path took shape organically.

“When our bodies are given the right tools, they are willing to heal,” she says.

“We just need to identify what those tools are.”

For nine years, Jansen worked in the wellness space — largely virtually, with community health events she organized herself. She has a heart for people and a strong passion for making information accessible that wasn’t available to her when she needed it most. She is currently pursuing her PhD in natural medicine and holds a certification as a holistic health practitioner.

“When our bodies are given the right tools, they are willing to heal,” she says. “We just need to identify what those tools are.”

Opening a physical wellness center had long been on her dream board, filed under “10-year plan.” Then a visit back to Redding accelerated the timeline considerably.

Her mom gifted Jansen’s kids a one-month membership at a local cryotherapy center. Both children have Sever’s disease, a painful inflammation of the heels, and within weeks they were walking better and moving more freely. Jansen was transfixed. She got to know the owners. They weren’t selling. She told them to call her first if that ever changed.

The next day, they had a deal.▶ continued on page 60

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“Crazy,” she says, still a little wide-eyed about it.

She put her finishing touches on the space — five private rooms, each dedicated to a different modality — and began thoughtfully adding services. Today, Rooted Vitality offers whole-body cryotherapy, red-light therapy, infrared sauna, hypothermic ozone and carbonic acid transdermal therapy, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, leg compression, B12 injections, platelet-rich fibrin facial treatments, health consultations, lab work and supplement guidance. Nearly everything, Jansen notes, works synergistically with the rest. It’s designed to be, as she puts it, “a one-stop shop for external healing and internal healing.”

Ask Jansen about the name Rooted Vitality, and she lights up.

“Vitality is such a powerful, positive word,” she says. “It means energy and a sense of being alive. Strength. Resilience. Full of life.” And rooted? “That’s where healing begins. At the roots.”

The taglines — “Healing begins at the roots” and “Community-driven wellness starts here” — aren’t just marketing

“Vitality is such a powerful, positive word,” she says. “It means energy and a sense of being alive.” And rooted? “That’s where healing begins. At the roots.”

slogans. They reflect something Jansen believes deeply.

The center is membership-based but welcomes walk-ins, and the membership model is intentional: she wants quality wellness to be affordable, not a luxury reserved for a few.

“We are in the relationship business,” she says. “Most of our members would say they feel like family.”

That sense of belonging feels especially meaningful in a region that has weathered its share of hardship, including catastrophic fires, economic strain, societal problems and collective grief. For a community that has endured significant trauma, Jansen sees Rooted Vitality as more than a service provider.

All of Rooted Vitality’s Google reviews have earned a top score of 5.0. Members rave about the range of health options and the customer service.

“It’s a space where we can love you and take care of you,” she says quietly. “Where we show you that you’re worth it. We remind our members: You are not your diagnosis. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.”

Running a wellness center is just one chapter in Jansen’s remarkably full life. She’s been with her husband James since the summer before ninth grade. They have four children, ages 1 to 13. She homeschools. James coaches college basketball in Durango, Colo., which means the family spends long stretches of the year geographically apart — a logistical feat she navigates with the same steady calm she brings to everything else. •

Rooted Vitality • 1619 Hilltop Drive, Suite A, Redding (530) 410-8594 • www.rootedvitalitycenter.com

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FRESH VISION TAKES SHAPE AT THE WATER BAR

n a sunny summer morning in Weaverville, owners Donnie Jones and Dakota Myers open the doors to the fun, brightly colored interior of The Water Bar.

Having taken over the water supplier business on 100 Nugget Lane officially in August 2025 from founder Amber Carman, the owners now keep more consistent hours and serve healthy and affordable food, thirst-quenching drinks and housemade ice cream in sustainable containers.

Being from the very cold and conservative South Dakota, the couple started looking for a warmer and welcoming start on the West Coast. However, home prices had skyrocketed. They originally looked at places in Washington and Oregon before coming across their dream home in Weaverville. “The guy who built the house builds yachts; the kitchen looks like a galley,” Myers says.

“I remember the first couple of nights we were here waking up in the morning and feeling like I was in a dream,” Jones says. Myers explains they drove through the area after the Carr Fire and felt sad seeing the devastation from it, but they liked that it’s not that long of a drive between Redding and Weaverville and that it is only two hours away from the coast.

“I love this town; it’s friendly and close to Redding,” Myers adds.

Jones and Myers worked at the Rustic Crumble bakery before it

“I REMEMBER THE FIRST COUPLE OF NIGHTS WE WERE HERE WAKING UP IN THE MORNING AND FEELING LIKE I WAS IN A DREAM...”

closed in 2025, but prior to its closing, they helped raise more than $2,000 at a fundraiser event for the Rustic Crumble’s owner who was battling an illness. Coinciding with the Witches Brigade, it was there where they met The Water Bar’s Amber Carman.

“We lucked out in finding her,” says Myers. Carman moved to Wyoming and worked out a deal to sell the shop to Jones and Myers if they promised to keep up the water deliveries to local businesses.

“It’s hard to get good water here,” Jones says. They describe the time when illegal marijuana grows popping up in Trinity County were diverting chemicals into the ▶ continued on page 64

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creeks and rivers, ruining the area’s water supply. Now better regulations are in place (and the industry has changed a lot since marijuana became legalized) but when the couple took over, Myers spent a week condensing the thick book Carman put together describing all the benefits of good water.

“I nerded out for a week reading through Amber’s huge binder about water and all about that. We have a water filtration machine that heightens the pH and Donnie does water deliveries on Tuesdays,” says Myers. “It’s cool to see what water can do,” he adds.

Along with learning all there is to know about good quality water and making sure Trinity County has access to it, Myers and Jones did all kinds of other work to The Water Bar such as repainting the interior (“life is too short to live with beige walls,” Myers says); adding new menu items; and cleaning up the outside—restoring an herb garden and putting in a Little Free Library, seating areas and a water fountain.

“We worked our butts off re-mulching, putting gravel out. Amber used to host events in this backyard, and we want to bring that back,” says Jones.

Inside The Water Bar, they make everything from scratch, such as its syrups, dressings and soups. They serve yogurt bowls, chia pudding and real fruit smoothies. Myers has always wanted to make ice cream, and he often experiments with new flavors.

“We’re still doing bobas and milk teas, good food, fresh soup, and serving ice cream in glass jars because that’s the most sustainable. And you can get a discount bringing your jar back,” Myers adds.

Along with sustainability being a focus, Myers says they want to make sure locals can afford what they offer. “Our main focus is the price; you can have the best sandwiches in the world but if they’re too expensive then no one is going to buy them,” Myers says.

“We’re not trying to get rich; we’re just trying to fill a need and do the right thing. We try to make sure we take our time and have pride in what we make,” says Jones.

“Everything’s fresh, made in house. We designed it for the locals but with tourists in mind. We’re all about quality, affordability, and fun. We want to create good vibes, a cool space, and a place to hang out,” adds Myers. “But The Water Bar is Amber’s baby; there will always be a need for clean, fresh water.”•

Kayla Anderson is a freelance writer and co-author of Moon Travel Guides’ Best of California State Parks and Northern California Road Trips. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from CSU, Chico and loves to read, write, and explore the North State and beyond.

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Greenville Rancheria invites the community to come together for a day of wellness, connection, and culture at its 12th Annual Community Resource & Health Fair on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 488 River Parkway in Red Bluff.

This free, family-friendly event is open to all community members and offers a welcoming space to learn, connect, shop for fresh fruits & veggies, and prioritize well-being. Attendees will have access to a variety of local agencies, the local Saturday Farmers Market, and community partners providing essential health services, educational information, and supportive resources designed to strengthen individuals and families.

The fair will feature health education, community programs, and

wellness resources that promote healthier lifestyles and informed choices. Whether you are seeking preventive care information, local support services, or simply a chance to engage with your community, there is something for everyone.

In addition to valuable resources, guests can enjoy a lively and inclusive atmosphere with raffles and giveaways throughout the day, making it both informative and fun for all ages.

Greenville Rancheria’s annual Health Fair continues to be a cornerstone event dedicated to empowering the community through knowledge, access, and connection. Do not miss this opportunity to take a step towards better health while celebrating the spirit of community.

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o one yet knows who will cross the finish line first in August’s IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California triathlon. But one thing is certain—Redding and the North State are already victorious.

“This is a big win for our area,” says Tim Bauer, sports and group events director of Choose Redding Lodging. “The IRONMAN brand puts your brand on the map and solidifies Redding as a place to go.”

The iconic race that features a swim, bike and running component will be held Aug. 16. The 1.2-mile swim will be in the waters at Oak Bottom in the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area before the 56mile bike ride meanders through Whiskeytown south through Igo and Happy Valley before finishing at the Sundial Bridge. The 13.1mile run will traverse a course along the Sacramento River Trail.

“Being involved with IRONMAN puts us in elite company,” says Danny Orloff, Visit Redding’s tourism marketing director. “It showcases what we have and the capabilities of what’s possible here on an international stage. It’s as good as it gets and they’ll see what we all know. It’s up to us to be good tour guides.”

An estimated 2,500 athletes and their support teams will fill Redding’s hotels and eat at our restaurants providing an economic boom for Shasta County. Bauer says the full IRONMAN can bring in up to $15 million to a community while the 70.3 series can funnel from $10 million to $12 million from hotel, dining and auxiliary businesses.

Athletes from 37 states and 11 countries already are registered for the event. Bauer admits it wasn’t an immediate “yes” from the IRONMAN folks, but site visits sold what most locals already knew – that Northern California is an outdoor mecca capable of hosting this type of event. “One of them stayed close to the Sundial Bbridge and he took his morning run and found it on his own,” Bauer says. “He thought it was so cool.” The race will not only be held in 2026, but the following two years as well, meaning the 2028 race will coincide with the 50th anniversary of the inaugural IRONMAN. “They will go hard globally (promoting it),” Bauer says. “Not a lot of companies get to celebrate that anniversary.”

Most long-time North State residents know August can be quite hot. But organizers have plans to combat a scorcher. The swim will begin at 5:52 a.m. and most finishers should cross the tape between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. “We will offer cooling towels and the finish is by the river,” Bauer says.

Civic officials working on the IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California got a chance to see the Oceanside race at the end of March and what to expect five months from now.

Bauer says the IRONMAN team will return to Redding in April to finalize the course. “For us to compete, it took a lot of gentle reminders,” Bauer says. “As a resident you know the potential. We’re the heartbeat of this area. We’re excited to be along for the ride.” • www.ironman.com/races/im703-northern-california

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“We have been really wanting to create what we have now,” says acupuncturist Janette Votaw. “We had this vision and were fortunate to find this place to bring it all together.”

While the Adobe Plaza location is just over a year into housing their practice, colleagues Strawberry Weber (chiropractor), Deana Owens (massage therapist), and Votaw have been operating together as the Compassionate Healing Center in Red Bluff for 15 years. Weber and Votaw were early practitioners of their field, with Weber bringing a gentle form of chiropractic care using activator tools rather than physical manipulation, and Votaw being one of the first acupuncturists in the area.

“We all want to just gently help the patient to feel better,” says Weber. “We all come with compassion, love and gratitude to help each patient live their life to the fullest.” The three modalities complement each other and the partners often find themselves serving the same patients.

“I really try to encourage them to try different modalities,” says Owens, who came to massage therapy in her 30s after having children and working in medical billing. “I just like to make people happy and feel good,” she says. “I ended up loving it. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done.”

Anyone can reap benefits of a combined therapy of acupuncture, chiropractic care and massage therapy, but the combination really shines with women entering pregnancy. Votaw’s treatments can promote fertility while Owens and Weber can support a healthy process of pregnancy. Both have special certifications in ▶ continued on page 73

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“We’ve built relationships and worked with multiple generations,” says Owens.

prenatal care, with Weber saying with a laugh that her instructor emphasized a goal of creating “a luxury pelvis” for delivery.

“I’ve seen mamas from the very beginning to the very end,” says Owens. While everyone loves to celebrate a new life, the center is truly an all-ages place for wellness. “I’ve had the honor to bring babies into the world and hold people’s hands as they leave,” says Votaw.

Weber recalls doing a chiropractic adjustment to a four-day-old baby one day and a patient in their late 90s not long after. And everyone in between. “They stick with services because they feel better, they sleep better and have better digestion. Each modality works a little different but again for that same common goal.”

The three trace the vision for what they’ve developed to Debbie Lytle, who has since passed away. The owner of a popular day spa in Red Bluff, she long dreamed of a multi-functional healing center in the town. “We didn’t have a lot of services back then,” says Owens.

“It was challenging bringing acupuncture to Red Bluff,” says Votaw. “But the patients were there. They were wanting and needing something.” Votaw was in her 40s when she came to the practice after receiving her own healing through the modality. “I just got curious,” she says. “I quit my job and went back to school.”

She has recently added a salt tent to her list of offerings so that patients can experience halotherapy for lungs, sinuses and skin.

The three women agree that the experience at Compassionate Healing Center begins when patients walk in the door and are greeted by Victoria Hislop, the front desk manager. “That’s who you encounter first with her bright, cheery, bubbly personality,” says Weber. “A smiley face when you walk in.”

While patients wait for their service, including massages by a number of additional massage therapists, they are transported by the intentional comfort of the area. “I want it to feel homey and comfortable for anyone who walks in,” she adds, who is proud that her daughter’s childhood table is a centerpiece of the play area.

“The office just feels inviting, welcoming to families,” says Votaw. “It’s inclusive.”

“It’s also accessible to patients with mobility issues,” says Owens. “It has good parking.”

Compassionate Healing Center is a vision realized for both its founders and community. “We’ve built relationships and worked with multiple generations,” says Owens. “We just hope to continue to provide top notch care,” adds Weber. •

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WARM WEATHER WELLNESS

SIMPLE WAYS TO RECHARGE THIS SUMMER

ummer often brings a welcome change of pace across the North State. Longer days, warmer evenings and more time outdoors can create opportunities to reset routines and focus on overall well-being. Health experts say the season can also serve as a reminder to slow down, recharge and pay attention to both physical and mental health.

Staying hydrated remains one of the simplest and most important wellness habits during the summer months. Higher temperatures and increased outdoor activity can quickly lead to dehydration, fatigue and headaches. Drinking enough water throughout the day helps support energy, concentration and recovery.

Movement also looks different during the summer. Outdoor walks, swimming, hiking and recreational activities can provide both exercise and stress relief. Wellness professionals encourage people to focus on consistency rather than intensity, especially during periods of extreme heat. Early morning or evening activity can help people stay active while avoiding the hottest parts of the day.

Rest and recovery are equally important. Summer schedules can become busy with travel, activities and social events, making it easy to overlook sleep and downtime. Taking breaks, spending time outdoors and maintaining healthy routines can help prevent burnout and support overall balance.

Skin care and sun protection also become more important this time of year. Wearing sunscreen, staying shaded when possible and paying attention to skin health can help reduce long-term damage from sun exposure.

Many people also use summer as an opportunity to reconnect with wellness routines that may have fallen away during busier seasons. Whether through fitness classes, wellness services, preventive appointments or simply spending more time outside, small choices can help people feel more energized and grounded.

Across the North State, wellness continues to take many forms. During the summer months, even simple habits can help support healthier routines, stronger connections and a greater sense of well-being. •

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“It opens new communications in parts of the brain that were not communicating before because of the depression.”

shley McGee had been through a 30-year seesaw battle with substance abuse and after his latest relapse, the 50-year-old says he was left wondering if he’d ever find his way to sobriety. It was the summer of 2024 and he knew he had to stop; he also knew every previous effort had failed.

“I was at the end of my rope,” McGee says. “I didn’t know how to stop this and I didn’t know where to go. It would just get harder and harder each time.” That’s when he first considered trying ketamine, a powerful anesthetic with dissociative properties. “I was scared,” McGee recalls. “Using a drug to get off drugs? Plus, it’s expensive, but I had some savings.”

McGee, apprehensive and suffering from alcohol withdrawals, underwent a two-hour ketamine infusion at NeuroRelief, a clinic in Los Angeles. “They titrate it and adjust the level in real time and keep you in a dissociative state. I came out of the session and right away, I knew everything had changed. It was immediate. This giant switch had gone off and reset in my body, my mind, my soul. I had no shakes, no thoughts of wanting anything.” ▶ continued on page 81

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“I was at the end of my rope,” McGee says. “I didn’t know how to stop this and I didn’t know where to go. It would just get harder and harder each time.”

Now a Redding resident, McGee says he has enjoyed 20 months of sobriety, his longest stretch ever and has discovered “a better, more peaceful version of myself.” He aids his recovery with meditation and a healthier diet, along with “booster” sessions of ketamine therapy, including one at the Shasta Meadows Wellness Center in Redding.

While in a dissociative state—“like being in a football game and going to the stands and watching it”—McGee says he was able to unearth some childhood trauma that he feels was driving him to drink and use other drugs. Ketamine “is a tool that allows you to open those doors and let go of those beliefs that don’t serve you. There are still challenges, but you can handle them differently.”

Veronika Gold, a licensed therapist and cofounder of San Francisco-based Polaris Insight Center, has been providing ketamineassisted psychotherapy since 2017. She says

“THEY HAVE GREATER ACCESS TO A PAST MEMORY.

MAYBE SOMETHING DIFFICULT THAT HAPPENED AND EVERY TIME THEY THINK ABOUT IT, THEY FEEL OVERWHELMED.”

patients, especially those whose depression has not benefitted from conventional treatment, often find relief from ketamine’s ability to increase neuroplasticity.

“It opens new communications in parts of the brain that were not communicating before because of the depression,” she says. “Psychologically, it gives a bit of distance, an observer quality. (Patients) have another perspective of seeing and observing themselves, a new way of looking.

“They have greater access to a past memory. Maybe something difficult that happened and every time they think about it, they feel overwhelmed. (With ketamine) they are able to look at past issues and not feel overwhelmed.” In the end, she says, ketamine provides “a naturalistic way of healing and returning to wellbeing and balance.”

In addition to treating depression and substance abuse issues, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy has been effective in treating anxiety, PTSD, migraines and chronic pain. Ketamine was first synthesized in 1962 as an anesthetic and is still in use in emergency rooms. Its anti-depressant and dissociative properties were discovered later. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration currently lists ketamine use for treating depression as an off-label use, meaning most ketamine-assisted psychotherapy procedures are not covered by insurance.

Although ketamine use without a prescription is illegal, its popularity as a party drug has increased over time. Use without proper medical supervision can be fatal (TV star Matthew Perry’s 2023 death was attributed to acute effects of ketamine and subsequent drowning) and chronic use has been known to cause bladder damage.

Gold emphasizes that ketamine is not for casual use and should be limited to therapeutic settings supervised by healthcare professionals. “We want to create a safe, supportive therapeutic environment so clients can have this safe experience,” Gold says. A typical ketamine infusion session is two to three hours.

Integrating therapy into the ketamine experience is essential, says Redding resident Karen Karnatz, who recently completed a five-day training in providing ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in a clinical setting at the Polaris Insight Center. ▶ continued on page 82

“The whole thing was life-changing,” Karnatz says of her experience. Ketamine “opens the door to discussion, but the real work is done before and after.” Ketamine should be used, with intention, “in order to do change and not as a substitute for doing the work,” she says.

Karnatz, who spent 23 years in the funeral industry, is hoping to partner with a clinician to incorporate ketamine-assisted psychotherapy use into her new practice as a death doula. Karnatz uses her experience to help clients navigate the loss of a loved one, offering practical advice and support in preparing emotionally.

Life-changing also was the phrase Tana McClean used to describe her experiences with ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. The registered nurse says the seven sessions she underwent brought her out from under a crippling case of PTSD she developed during her military service.

She was so moved by the experience she applied to work at Shasta Meadows Wellness

Center and was hired six months later. “This was the reason I got into the medical field to help people and this is helping people,” she says.

Alexandria Cannon, a fellow 100-percent disabled veteran, is also a patientturned-employee at Shasta Meadows who hopes to help make ketamine-assisted psychotherapy available for other veterans. McClean says the East Street clinic was established by Dr. James Taggart and is now under the direction of Dr. James Bennie.

Maureen Seifert, a Redding-based licensed clinical social worker, incorporated ketamine-assisted psychotherapy into her practice a year ago after receiving formal training. When coupled with therapy, she says ketamine can help patients in several ways: it allows them to sort through and release difficult material (traumatic memories and painful feelings); it stimulates hard-to-access insights and breakthroughs; and allows for release and relief from deep emotional pain.

In connection with Journey Clinical, where she received her training, Seifert offers ketamine-assisted psychotherapy at the lower-dose psycholytic level. Unlike intravenous transfusions, ketamine is administered in the form of lozenges.

“I’m hoping with some positive public education, more of our local therapists will seek ketamine-assisted psychotherapy training and offer this life-changing therapy option.”

“There is definitely a strong need for trauma-informed ketamine providers in Redding,” Seifert says. “I’m hoping with some positive public education, more of our local therapists will seek ketamineassisted psychotherapy training and offer this life-changing therapy option.” •

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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.

Unplugged in the North State

SIMPLE ADVENTURES FOR MAKING MEMORIES

Summer in the North State doesn’t have to be expensive or overplanned to be memorable. Some of the best moments come from simple adventures: cooling off at a spray park, exploring a creek, camping under the stars or wandering through a small-town festival. Whether close to home or just a short drive away, these family-friendly ideas offer easy ways to slow down, get outside and make the most of the season together.

1. Splash Through the Spray Park

In Redding, kids can cool off at the splash pad at Caldwell Park, then walk the nearby river trails or grab an ice cream downtown.

2. Go Gold Panning in Trinity County

Spend a day near Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park learning about Gold Rush history, exploring creeks and trying old-fashioned gold panning.

3. Pick Fresh Berries in Butte County Summer berry picking around Chico is a sweet way to get kids outdoors. Bonus points for homemade berry shortcake afterward.

4. Camp Beneath the Stars at Mount Shasta

A camping trip near Mount Shasta offers hiking, stargazing and a chance to unplug completely — no Wi-Fi required.

5.Step Back in Time at the Ide Adobe

At William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park, kids can explore California history beyond the classroom. Wide open lawns, historic buildings and shady picnic areas make it a peaceful place to slow down, wander and imagine life in the early days of the state.

6. Build a Backyard Water Day

No travel necessary. Sprinklers, water balloons, popsicles and a kiddie pool can turn an ordinary afternoon into a summer memory.

7. Explore the Caves at Lake Shasta

Families can take a tour through Lake Shasta Caverns National Natural Landmark and discover a whole underground world together.

8. Ride Bikes Along the Sacramento River Trail

The Sacramento River Trail offers miles of scenic paths perfect for family bike rides, walks and wildlife spotting.

9. Discover a Small-Town Summer Festival

From community parades to music in the park, North State towns come alive in summer. Keep an eye out for local events in places like Red Bluff, Weaverville and Mount Shasta.

10. Create a “Yes Day” Adventure

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reventive care is often discussed in medical settings, but its role in everyday wellness reaches far beyond annual appointments. At its core, preventive care focuses on maintaining health, identifying concerns early and supporting quality of life before more serious issues arise. That care can take many forms. Routine physical exams, dental cleanings, screenings and vaccinations remain important foundations of longterm health. These services help providers monitor changes over time and catch potential problems early, often before symptoms become more severe.

Preventive wellness also includes movement and mobility. Fitness programs, stretching routines, strength training and therapies that support flexibility and balance can help reduce injuries and improve daily comfort, especially as people age. Recovery services, stress management and sleep habits also play a growing role in overall health.

Mental and emotional well-being are increasingly recognized as part of preventive care as well. Managing stress, staying socially connected and creating healthy routines all contribute to stronger long-term outcomes. For older adults in particular, community engagement and supportive environments can positively affect both physical and emotional health.

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Across the North State, health and wellness providers are helping individuals and families take a more proactive approach to care. Rather than focusing only on illness or recovery, preventive care encourages people to pay attention to the everyday choices and routines that support healthier lives over time.

As healthcare continues to evolve, one idea remains consistent: small steps taken early often make the biggest difference later. •

Bird is the Word

BEER CAN CHICKEN

Servings: 4 || Prep Time: 15 minutes || Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes

I love June. The days stretch long and golden, and the scent of cut grass and sunscreen lingers in the air. School is out, and the first day of summer arrives in the third week of the month. We celebrate dads and grads.

And somewhere down the block, a neighbor has already fired up a grill. If there were ever a month that called for a showstopper meal cooked over fire, this is it.

Enter Beer Can Chicken — a quasi-theatrical, conversation-starting, most flat-out fun thing you can do with a bird, a beer and a backyard.

Beer Can Chicken isn’t just a party trick. The technique is genuinely brilliant. As the chicken cooks over indirect heat with the lid closed, the beer in the can slowly steams the bird from the inside out, keeping the meat moist while the dry rub works its magic on the outside. The result is chicken with perfectly crisp skin, and breast meat so juicy you’ll wonder why you ever bothered with any other method.

The secret weapon is the rub. Brown sugar delivers a faint caramel sweetness that chars beautifully at the edges. Chili powder and paprika add depth and a perfect burnished red color. A little salt and pepper keep everything honest. It’s simple, it’s bold, and it works.

This is a quintessential Father’s Day recipe. Dads who grill already know the quiet pleasure of standing over coals with a cold drink, performing the ancient ritual of poking things with tongs. For dads who don’t grill, this is their golden opportunity. Beer Can Chicken is forgiving enough for beginners and impressive enough to earn serious bragging rights. Either way, Dad wins.

For a graduation party, it scales beautifully. Set up two or three chickens on the grill at once, and you’ve got a main dish that feeds a crowd. Set out a spread of sides — coleslaw, corn on the cob, potato salad, some good crusty bread — and you’ve got a meal that says summer celebration.

A few practical notes for the uninitiated: use indirect heat, always. You’re essentially roasting the bird on a grill, not grilling it directly over flames. Push your coals to the sides, place the chicken in the center, close the lid, and walk away. Resist the urge to peek constantly. Trust the process.

Also — and this bears repeating — the beer can be extremely hot when you remove it. Use tongs, use gloves, use good judgment. This is not the moment to improvise. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before you even think about touching it, then carefully extract the can and set it aside.

As for which beer to use, the classics work best. A straightforward lager or pale ale does the job perfectly. Save the fancy craft brew for drinking alongside. And do drink alongside. It’s June. You’re grilling. And you’re kicking off summer!

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Al Olson loves culinary arts, adult beverages and hiking in the North State wilderness. You may find him soaking up the scenery at one of our area’s many state or national parks or sitting in a barstool sipping a cold locally brewed craft beer.

ingredients

• ⅓ cup brown sugar

• 2 T chili powder

• 2 T paprika

• ½ tsp. salt

• ¼ tsp. ground black pepper

• ½ of a 12 oz. can of beer

• 1 (3 lb.) whole chicken

directions

Step 1: Preheat a charcoal grill for medium-high heat, about 375 degrees.

Step 2: Mix brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Place half-full can of beer in the center of a plate.

Step 3: Fit whole chicken over the can of beer with the legs on the bottom; keep upright. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of seasoning mix into the top cavity of chicken. (Beer may foam up when seasonings fall inside the can.) Rub the remaining seasoning mix over the entire surface of the chicken.

Step 4: Arrange coals to the sides of the grill. (If using a gas or pellet grill, set up for indirect heat.) Place chicken, standing on the can, over indirect heat. Close the lid and cook the chicken until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear (about 1 hour, 15 minutes). A thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees.

Step 5: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest upright for 10 minutes before carefully removing the beer can. Slice and serve.

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MINI LEMON COCONUT BUNDT CAKES

Makes: 24 Mini Bundt Cakes || Prep Time: 20 minutes

Bake Time: 16 minutes || Cool Time: 20 minutes || Total Time: 56 minutes

These mini bundt cakes are full of big flavor that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Moist cake with tangy lemon and sweet coconut create the perfect flavor combo. The luscious lemon frosting and coconut flake topping make them beautiful and even more delicious. Enjoy!

CAKE INGREDIENTS

• ¾ cup coconut oil, softened at room temperature

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 2 eggs + 2 egg yolks, at room temperature

• 2 T lemon zest

• ½ T vanilla extract

• 2⅔ cups flour

• 2½ tsp. baking powder

• ½ tsp. salt

• 1 cup water, cold

• ½ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (from about 2-3 large lemons)

• 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes (plus more for decorating, if desired)

FROSTING INGREDIENTS

• 5 T butter, softened

• 3-4 cups powdered sugar

• ¼ cup heavy whipping cream

• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

• 1 T fresh squeezed lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease the mini bundt pans well with coconut oil or butter and set aside. Zest the lemons over a small bowl and set aside. Juice the lemons into a cup and set aside.

Step 2: Add coconut oil to a large bowl and use a hand mixer to beat on medium speed for 30 seconds. Slowly add in the sugar and beat until combined. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula and beat some more until the butter and coconut oil become fluffy. Next, add in the eggs and egg yolks one at a time, beating in each one until combined. Lastly, beat in the lemon zest and vanilla.

Step 3: In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Alternately add the flour mixture, water and lemon juice slowly to the wet ingredients and beat on low speed until just combined. Fold in the coconut flakes with a rubber spatula.

Step 4: Fill each mini bundt cavity in the baking pan about 3/4 full with batter. Bake on the middle oven rack for 16-18 minutes at 350 degrees. To make sure the cakes are fully baked, test to see if they spring back when you touch them with your finger or insert a toothpick into the center and if it comes out clean they are done. Remove from the oven and place the baking pans on a cooling rack to cool. When the cakes are completely cool, carefully remove them from the baking pan.

Step 5: For the frosting, juice a lemon and set the juice aside. Add the butter and vanilla to a medium-sized bowl and use a hand mixer to beat until combined. Once combined, slowly and alternately add in the powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream and lemon juice until you’ve reached a thick, fluffy texture that holds its shape but is also pipeable. (Tip: If the buttercream is too wet, add more powdered sugar; if it’s too dry, add more whipping cream; if it needs more lemon juice or vanilla flavor add a teaspoon or two more.)

Step 6: Use a piping bag with a round tip to pipe frosting onto the cooled mini bundt cakes. Top the frosting with coconut flakes, if desired. These mini bundt cakes will keep well and stay moist in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Enjoy!

* If you don’t have a mini bundt cake pan, this recipe can be used to make 24 regular-sized cupcakes instead.

Maci Manty is a self taught baker and food photographer. She loves baking desserts, being outdoors and spending time with her family and pets. Follow her on instagram @lovely_baking_co for more baking inspiration.

local events

CALENDAR

JUNE 2026

FEATURED EVENTS

June 5th

anderson

June 2

• Retired Employees’ Association of California (RPEA) Meeting, Anderson River Park Gazebo, 2800 Rupert Road, 11am, www.rpea.com

June 10

• Mosquito Serenade, Anderson River Park Amphitheater, 2800 Rupert Road, 5-9pm, find them on Facebook

June 13

• Hawes Farmes Community Fundraiser, 219 Dersch Road, 9am-2pm, www.facebook.com/ events/26882360768060038

June 17-21

• Shasta District Fair 2024, Shasta District Fairgrounds and Event Center, 1890 Briggs St., noon-11pm Wednesday-Thursday, noon-12am Friday-Saturday, 2-9 Sunday www.shastadistrictfairandeventcenter.com

burney

June 10, 17, 24

• Farmers Market, Burney Safeway, 37264 Main St., 3-6pm, www. reddingfarmersmarkets.com

chico

June 3, 10, 17, 24

• Chico Wednesday Farmers Market, North Valley Plaza Mall parking lot, Pillsbury Road adjacent to Trader Joe’s, 7:30am-noon, www.chicofarmersmarket.com

June 4, 11, 18, 25

• Thursday Night Market, Downtown Chico on Broadway Street between 2nd and 4th streets, 6-9pm, www.downtownchico.com

June 5, 12, 19, 26

• Chico Friday Night Concerts, Chico City Plaza, 132 West 4th St., 6:30-8:00pm, www.downtownchico.com

June 6

• Kick Off Summer BBQ, Chapman Park, 775 East 16th St., 11am-2pm, www.chicorec.gov

June 6, 13, 20, 27

• Chico Saturday Farmers Market, Downtown Chico municipal parking lot, 2nd and Wall streets, 7:30am-1pm, www.chicofarmersmarket.com

Sat. June 13, 4-7pm | ART SHOW RECEPTION 4 Painters, A Printmaker & A Potter Show runs June 13 - July 11

Sun. June 28, 1-5pm | RHYTHM & BREWS Paradise Brew Werks - Chico Fundraiser for PAC Music, Art & Brew

Paradise-art-center.com

June 7, 14, 21, 28

• Chico Sunday Farmers Market, Farmer’s Brewing Restaurant and Taproom Parking Lot, Mariam Park, 9am-noon, www.chicofarmersmarket.com

June 13

• June Movies in the Pool: Lilo & Stitch, PV Pool, 2320 North Ave., 7:30-10pm, www.chicorec.gov

June 19

• Juneteenth Celebration, DeGarmo Park, 3428 Esplanade, 3-8pm, www.facebook.com/ events/2389699998162292/

corning

June 2

• Corning Tuesday Night Market, Downtown Corning, Solano Street between 3rd and 6th streets, 5-8pm, www.facebook.com/ CorningTuesdayNightMarket

cottonwood

June 7, 21

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

dunsmuir

June 13

• Dunsmuir Second Saturdays, Downtown Dunsmuir, 11am-9pm, www.dunsmuirsecondsaturday.com

June 12-14

• Dunsmuir Railroad Days, Historic Downtown Dunsmuir, www.dunsmuir.com

etna

June 10

• Etna Farmers Market, Downtown Etna and Denny Bar Garage, across from the Denny Bar Restaurant, 6-8pm www.etnafarmersmarket.org

June 5-7

• Scott Valley Valleywide Yard Sale, www.scottvalleyfocus.com

June 6, 13, 20, 27

• Etna Farmers Market, 514 North Hwy. 3, 10am-noon, www.etnafarmersmarket.org

June 19-20

• The Trails Ends Music Festival, Downtown Etna, 6-10:30pm Friday, 10am-10:30pm Saturday, www. trailsendmusicfest.org

mccloud

June 6-7

• 54th Annual McCloud Yard Sale and Flea Market, Main Street McCloud, 8am-5pm, www.mccloudchamber.com

June 13

• Cornhole Tournament, McCloud RV Resort, 106 Squaw Valley Road, 11am5pm, www.discoversiskiyou.com

June 21

• Father’s Day Brunch, McCloud River Bed and Breakfast, 325 Lawndale Court, www.mccloudriverbnb.com

June 24

• Wolf Jett, McCloud River Bed and Breakfast, 325 Lawndale Court, 7pm, www.shastamusic.org

mt shasta

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

• Farmers Market, East Castle St., 3:30-6pm, www.mountshastafarmersmarket.org

June 7

• Swing into Summer Golf Tournament, Mount Shasta Resort, 1000 Siskiyou Lake Blvd., 8:30am, www.mtshastachamber.com

June 27

• Shasta Mountain Art, Wine, and Brew Festival, Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Drive, 2-6pm, www.shastabrewfest.com

oroville

June 3-27

• Downtown Oroville Farmers Market, 2525 Oro Dam Blvd., 8am-1pm, Wednesdays and Saturdays, www.visitoroville.com

June 11-21

• “Heathers the Musical,” Birdcage Theatre, 1740 Bird St., 7pm Thursday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday, www.birdcagetheatre.org

June 13

• Juneteenth Freedom Day Event, 2821 Wyandotte Ave., 10am-2pm, www.facebook.com/aafccoroville

June 20

• Butte County Olive Festival, at the Old Courthouse Park across the street from the Ehmann Home Museum, 1480 Lincoln Street, 9am-2pm, www.facebook.com/ButteCountyHistory

paradise

June 6

• National Trails Day, Coutolenc Park, 8am-noon, www.paradisechamber.com

• Paradise Grazing Festival, Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway, 10am-4pm, www.paradisechamber.com

June 6-7

• Paradise Garden Tour, Cobblestone Court Parking Lot, 6569 Clark Road, 9am-4pm, www.paradisechamber.com

June 3, 10 17, 24

• Party in the Park: Music and Marketplace, Paradise Community Park, 5570 Black Olive Drive, 5:30-8:30pm, www.paradisechamber.com

June 19-21

• Car Show and Party Weekend, Paradise Elks Lodge, 1100 Elk Lane, www. paradisechamber.com

redding

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

• Music Mondays, Mosaic Restaurant, 826 Sundial Bridge Drive, 6-8pm, www.mosaicredding.com/events

June 3

• Bigfoot Adventure Challenge & Shasta Bike Challenge Closing Party, Caldwell Park, Jr. Bike Park Area, 5:30-7:30pm, www.bigfootadventurechallenge.com

June 34, 11, 18, 25

• Trivia Night, The Tropics, 2555 South Market St., 7-9pm, www.facebook.com/ reddingtropics

June 5

• 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

June 6

• Celtic Summer Concert, David Marr Theatre, 2200 Eureka Way, 7pm, www.enjoylocalevents.com

June 6-7

• Redding Classic Pickleball Tournament, Riverview Golf & Country Club, 4200 Bechelli Lane, 8am-2pm, www.dnatennisclub.com/main/p/ reddingclassic2026

June 6, 13, 20, 27

• 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

June 6-28

• Yappy Hour, Branch House Riverfront Bistro, 844 Sundial Bridge Drive, 11am1pm, www.branchhouseredding.com

June 7, 14, 21, 28

• Sunday Farmer’s Market, Sundial Bridge Drive near Turtle Bay, 9am-1pm, www.reddingfarmersmarkets.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

June 9, 16, 23, 30

• Marilyn Miller Farmers Market, 1 700 Churn Creek Road, 7:30am-noon, www.reddingfarmersmarkets.com

June 10

• Redding Health Expo Run, Redding Civic Auditorium, 700 Auditorium Drive, 8am, www.visitredding.com

• Macrame Workshop: Plant Hanger, Cheesecakes Unlimited, 1135 Pine St., 5:30-7:30pm, www.facebook.com/ events/826343209994076

June 12

• An Evening of Jazz, Chocolate, and Wine, Mystic Heart Gathering Place, 3613 Bechelli Lane, 6-7:30pm, www. enjoylocalevents.com

• Pints, Quartets and Gallons: Cherie Gans and friends, Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2850 Foothill Blvd., 7:30pm, www.enjoylocalevents.com

June 13

• Redding Health Expo, Redding Civic Auditorium, Redding Civic Auditorium, 700 Auditorium Drive, 11am-4pm, www.reddinghealthexpo.com

• Improv Show, 3290 Bechelli Lane, 7-8:30pm, www.visitredding.com

June 14

• Taste of Redding, Redding City Hall Sculpture Garden, 777 Cypress Ave., noon-4pm, www.tasteofredding.org

June 17

• Sundial Splash, 725 Auditorium Drive, 10am-1:30pm, www.sundialsplash.com

June 19

• Juneteenth Mardigras, Whistle Stop Park, 1470 Market St., 5:306:30pm, www.facebook.com/ events/1527271402155051

June 20

• Pride Festival, Redding Cultural District, Downtown Redding, 10am-3pm, www.reddingpride.org

June 21

• Summer Solstice Yoga on the Sundial Bridge, Sundial Bridge, 5:15-7:15am

• Steak and Sax for Father’s Day, Matson Vineyards, 10584 Arapaho Drive, noon-3pm, www.visitredding.com

June 26

• Fourth Friday Concert Series, IOOF Hall, 1504 Market St., 7-9pm, www.facebook.com/even ts/748456371170301/748456404503631

shasta lake

June 5, 12, 19, 26

• Friday Night in the Park, Claire Engle Park, 6pm, www. damchamberofshastalake.com

June 1-24

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

weaverville

June 6

• LaGrange Classic Mountain Bike Race, Lowden Park, 9am, www. trinitytrailalliance.com/lagrange-classic

• Monthly Art Walk, Downtown Weaverville, 5-8 pm, www.trinityjournal.com

weed

June 19

• Juneteenth Celebration, Charles Byrd Park, 371 East Lincoln Ave., 3-7pm, www.discoversiskiyou.com

June 3, 10, 17, 24

• Farmers Market, Bel Air Park, 450 College Ave., 3:30-6:30pm, www.facebook.com/weedfarmersmarket

yreka

June 5, 12, 19, 26

• FarmersMarket, Miner Street Park, West Miner St., 4-6:30pm, www.facebook.com/YrekaCFM

June 5, 12, 19

• Yreka Summer Concerts in the Park, Miner Street Park, West Miner St., 6-8:30pm, www.yrekaconcerts.com

June 13

• Pride in the Park, Upper Greenhorn Park, 11am-3pm, www.siskiyououtreach.org

June 21

• Father’s Day Car Show, Miner Street Park, West Miner St., www.discoversiskiyou.com

June 20-21

• Golden City Days, Miner Street Park, West Miner St., 2-8pm Saturday, 11am-5pm Sunday, www.yrekagoldencitydays.com

June 24-28

• Siskiyou Golden Fair, Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds, 1712 Fairlane Road, www.sisqfair.com

anderson library www.shastalibraries.org

June 4, 11, 18, 25

• Knitting Club, 10am-noon burney library www.shastalibraries.org

June 5

• Yarns at the Library, 2-4pm

June 13

• Exploring Inks by Sarah, 11am-2pm

cascade theater

www.cascadetheatre.org

June 2

• Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, 7:30pm

June 9

• Christopher Cross, 7:30pm

June 13

• Glamour & Deceit: A Red Carpet Mystery, 10am, 1pm, 4pm, and 7pm

June 27

• Uncle Lucius featuring Clare Dunn, 7pm chico theatre company chicotheatrecompany.csstix.com

June 5-28

• “Rumors,” 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday

feather falls casino

www.featherfallscasino.com

June 13

• Soul Asylum, 8pm

redding civic auditorium

www.reddingcivic.com

June 8

• Jim Gaffigan, 7:30pm

redding performing arts center

www.reddingpac.com

June 4-14

• “Pirates of Penzance,” Timbre Theatre & Café, 3274 Bechelli Ln., 7pm ThursdayFriday, 3pm Sunday

redding library www.shastalibraries.org

June 2-30

• Storytime, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:30-11:30am

June 6

• Friends of Shasta County Libraries Booksale, 10am-3pm

June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

• Teen Action Board, 5-6:30pm

June 7

• Steeped in Freedom: A 250th Anniversary Liberty Tea Party, 2-4pm riverfront playhouse www.riverfrontplayhouse.net

June 5-7

• “The Half-Life of Marie Curie,” 7:30pm Friday, 2pm Saturday-Sunday

June 13

• Clean Comedy Showcase, 7pm

June 14

• North State Chronicles 2pm

June 25-28

• “Treasure Island,” 6:30pm ThursdayFriday, 2pm Saturday-Sunday

schreder planetarium www.shastacoe.org/programsservices/planetarium

June 5

• Kids Night: Solar System (Earth, Moon, and Sun; Beyond the Sun), 6pm

June 19

• Family Night: Star Travel (Faster than Light; IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System), 7pm the dip www.thedipredding.com

June 26

• Andrés, Resilia, & Lilac Kings, 8pm theatre on the ridge www.totr.org

June 4-21

• “Captain Man,” 7:30 Thursday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday turtle bay exploration park www.turtlebay.org

June 1-30

• Blurred Boundaries: The Art of Merryll Saylan, Museum Hours

• Walk on the Wild Side Animal Show, 11am & noon

• Water Wonders, 2:30pm, Wednesday-Thursday June 1-28

• Glowing Wild, 7-10pm

June 6

• Sensory Hour, 9-10am

• Charlie Rabbit and Friends, Turtle Bay Garden Nursery, 10-11am

• Nature’s Palette: An Artful Exploration, Turtle Bay Garden Nursery, 10am-noon

• Animal Care Teen Volunteer Info Hour, 3-4pm

June 4, 11, 18, 25

• Little Explorers, 10-11am

June 13

• Family 2nd Saturday, 10am-1pm June 20

• Plant Workshop: Magical Miniature Terrarium Gardens, 10am-noon

• Science Saturday, 10am-1pm

• Venom Show, 2:30-3pm June 27

• Art Lab, 10am-1pm

• Photography Workshop: Beautiful Butterflies

• Guided Garden Walk, 10-11am win-river resort & casino www.winriver.com

June 1-30

• Overtime Live DVJ, Friday and Saturday, 9:30pm

June 19

• 12th Annual Bacon & Brewfest, 6-9pm

June 20

• Micro Wrestling, 7:30pm

June 26-28

• Redding Rancheria’s 7th Annual Big Time, 6-9pm Friday, 1-11pm Saturday, 9am-noon Sunday, www.stillwaterpowwow.com

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WHAT IS THE MISSION OF THE BUTTE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL?

Butte Environmental Council was founded in 1975 and its mission is to protect and defend the land, air and water of Butte County and the surrounding region through action, advocacy and education.

WHAT ARE YOUR MAIN FOCUS AREAS?

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WITH MIRANDA KOKOSZKA, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

COUNCIL

ACTION: We have a grassroots donation-based community composting program called Drop in the Bucket, and each week, we pick up food scraps from households in Chico to be composted at our local community garden. Finished compost is used as nutrient rich soil for the gardeners and community volunteers. We are also widely known for planting trees in schools, parks and community shared spaces. We facilitate Oak Way Community Garden in Chico, with more than 30 plots that offer community members the opportunity to lease a space to garden, grow their own food and herbal medicine. We’ll also host our legacy 39th Annual Bidwell Park and Chico Creeks Cleanup this year, where we recruit more than 500 volunteers for a one-day event to remove literal tons of trash, recyclables and hazardous materials from our riparian habitats.

ADVOCACY: Butte Environmental Council advocates for a variety of environmental issues in Butte County and the surrounding region. We stay up to date on community concerns and use our platform to engage the public and educate them about current environmental issues in Butte County.

EDUCATION: Our most notable youth education program is the Recycling and Rubbish Education Program, which teaches students about the solid waste stream in Butte County. The Endangered Species Faire is one of Butte Environmental Council’s two largest annual community events in Chico, and it brings together families and children to learn about

the importance of conservation, sustainability and environmental awareness.

WHAT’S ONE MISCONCEPTION PEOPLE HAVE ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL WORK?

One misconception is that environmental work has no impact. I have heard people saying things like there is no hope, the world cannot be saved, there are too many environmental problems in the world that cannot be fixed, etc. If we think about one person taking on the whole world, that statistically would not fix all the environmental problems that we face today. But many hands make light work, and that might be true here, too. If we have people and groups all over the world making a small difference in their own communities, their work does make an impact, and that is why I think that people should focus on what they can control and where they are living. If we shift our thinking to local, communitybased solutions, together we can make a change.

HOWDOESYOURWORKIMPACT THELOCALCOMMUNITY?

Ourworkprovidesdifferentexperiencesfor communitymembersandouryouth,turninginto corememoriesthatarecherishedforever.TheButte EnvironmentalCouncilteamtakesprideinour work,hopingtoleaveevenjustonelastingimpact.

WHAT IS ONE LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT?

The overconsumption of local water and the negative effects that excess water use has on our local aquifer, the Vina Subbasin. Our local water table is depleting at extreme rates, causing local wells to go dry and limited water supply to our local ecosystems, causing dramatic negative consequences if we do not limit water use in Butte County and the surrounding region.

DO YOU OFFER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES? IF SO, WHAT KINDS?

Butte Environmental Council offers ample volunteer opportunities that can fit a variety of skillsets, interests and personal goals. This includes Drop in the Bucket project support, tree planting, sitting on a committee (fundraising, event planning, advocacy, governance, and garden), membership recruitment, tabling support, sponsorship support, administration, volunteer recruitment, marketing, social media, garden maintenance and upkeep – the list can go on. If someone has an interest, we have a spot!

WHAT KEEPS YOUR TEAM MOTIVATED?

Our team stays motivated through interactions with the public and youth. The feedback and gratitude expressed by the community really motivates the team to keep doing good and making a positive impact on the future generations.

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHAT DO YOU HOPE PEOPLE TAKE AWAY FROM YOUR MISSION? Together, we can make a difference in protecting and defending the land, air and water of Butte County and the surrounding region.

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