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There were no "Bah humbugs" at Red Bluff's Veterans Memorial Hall last weekend.For decades, a crafters' group has been getting the community into the holiday spirit with its annual Dickens Country Christmas boutique, and this year was no different.

CORNING - This community will usher in the holiday season on Saturday with its 13th annual Hometown Christmas in the heart of downtown.

I had a discussion with my supervisor, who is not the brightest crayon in the box, about the upcoming Christmas potluck/gift exchange. She was trying to determine who wanted to be part of the gift exchange and who didn't."And then," she said, "I have to make sure it's an even number.""Why?"

Genealogical information does not always come from searching in musty archives or reading census microfilm or from the Internet, but from information and details provided by older family members. They can o

I was tagged by dclarion.a. People who have been tagged must write their answers on their blog and replace any question that they dislike with a new, original question.b. Tag eight people. Don'

Kristen and I were among the dozens of folks gathered in front of the Cascade Theatre Saturday night for the preview performance of A Cascade Christmas in the open air. Whether or not you were there, y

They'll flip the switch a week late on downtown Redding's Christmas Spectacular light display. The Mall roof removal project, which is expected to be done by year's end, will delay the start of the light show to Dec. 6, Viva Downtown Redding Executive Director John Truitt said. "As

Mercy hostsChristmas eventThe <B>Mercy Medical Center Guild</B> will host its 21st annual Christmas Tree Fantasy events Nov. 21-23 at the <B>Holiday Inn </B>at 1900 Hilltop Drive in Redding.

Cascade Theatre A Cascade Christmas opens  Fri. Nov.28  (the day after Thanksgiving) Performances are scheduled: Nov. 28 and 29 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.; Dec.

A ROCKIN’ CHRISTMAS WITH THE DIAMONDS     Tues. Dec. 9 Redding Convention Center 7:00 P.M.

The 2nd Saturday Art Hop is tonight. Remember “tonight” is actually here in a few hours, starting at 5 p.m. in front of the Cascade Theatre with a sneak preview of “A Cascade Christmas.” There’s always plenty going on, as can be seen by

KIXE will hold Holiday AuctionGet a jump on your Christmas shopping and support public television in the process by tuning in to <B>KIXE</B>'s Holiday Auction at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

If you would like a Christmas card from me, please give me your address. I will screen comments for your privacy.EDIT: I hope I'm screening comments correctly: I'm replying to those of you who want my address, then re-screening your address. If it doesn't work, let me know and I'll figure something out.

It was summer until last Friday, and then everything abruptly switched to autumn. I suppose it was a good thing that I have otherwise been occupied and taken little notice, because I would have been even grumpier than normal over the too-warm temps. But today - today was awesome. The rain's been coming down in teacups, if n

I hope it was fun to attend, because it certainly was a blast to perform for such an excellent group of people at the Food for Thought: A News Cafe birthday party Saturday at the old Redding Museum. The members of my band and I would like to say a huge “thank you” to everyone who attended, and a special thank

The annual cutting of Christmas trees for the cites of Redding and Anderson went on Sunday morning unhampered by the weekend's rain and mud. The preholiday event takes place each year near Shingletown on land owned by Sierra Pacific Industries. The company has donated the trees for years.

As it has been reported, the parent company of the property where I have gainful employment has announced a 10 percent payroll reduction in force.That means a lot of people will be without jobs. The layoffs will be announced in December. Two

Permits to cut Christmas trees in the Klamath National Forest are on sale in Siskiyou County.

Yeah -- I needed another reason to stick close to my computer. Thanks to my friend Molly, I'm now hooked on the Internet radio site Pandora.com.Maybe everybody has already discovered this cool music delivery option? It certainly wouldn't be the first time that I was the last to know.

Pilgrim Congregational UCC Church - 2850 Foothill Blvd., Redding, CA     Research the past 50 years has turned up some surprising discoveries that overturn previous assumptions about our religion, and about Jesus in particular.  If you stay away from church because it fails to speak

We’re approaching the first birthday of Food for Thought: A News Cafe. I’m sharing our first birthday card with you, a touching keepsake drawing of me and Kelly by Doug Cushman, friend and authorÂ

Comedian Jim Gaffigan and I are friends on Facebook.That, and $2.50, will get you a venti Americano at Starbucks.Still, the man is funny.And considering the climate of fear and loathing that permeates society today, it's good to have a laugh. Jim Gaffigan, your Video

Take a deep breath, my friends at Food For Thought: A News Cafe. We have about 10 weeks until Christmas and Hanukkah. Instead of falling into gift-buying mania, I would like to suggest a useful gift that can easily be made at home, but the time to start is NOW.  A favorite holiday gift to give and receiv

The words over at Three Word Wednesday are delicate, jaded and night. Here’s a bit of verse in Six Sentences, another great place to read, write – and grow. What can you say in Six Sentences?Night Creat

Jim McDilda sure didn't sound like "Mr. Christmas" in Scott Mobley's story this morning. "This guy (Baldyga) had a termite-infested dirtbag of a house," McDilda said Friday. "We took it from a dump to a Taj Mahal." Let's hope Mr....

Among the many options tugging at people this weekend is the Shasta Artist Open Studio Tour. Many of the north state’s finest painters, sculptures and photographers will display their works in their studios from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday in Redding.

This week is mental health awareness week and there are a variety of events and ceremonies organized this week in our town. There are many books and articles written about mental health, probably more than you could ever

Title and escrow companies survived the last two market downturns without missing a beat. When I started selling real estate in 1983, five companies were competing for escrow and title business here

Object Lessons: Peace by Piece  It was Christmastime, about six years ago. I was married then. The Twin Towers were already collapsed. Sabers rattled. But the Endless War in Iraq hadn’t yet started. Who knew that my personal life was in the midst of a similar transformation? Maybe the glass head at Pier 1 Imports was an

Since MOM and DAD have gone to heaven we decided to sell the family home.The sale will be final today. This was the house that all my brothers, all 6 of us grew up in. Looking back, it was a small h

  Ducky Derby sponsors say at least 5,000 more ducks have been adopted this year than last year. The Ducky Derby is on the way to another successful year, thanks to the generosity of businesses and community members. North Valley Bank is one of the larger cash sponsors, at $2,500. The race w

If the City of Redding can celebrate the Fourth of July in October, we can give away a Christmas song in September.The song was inspired by the Frank Capra classic, It's a Wonderful Life, the sappy but sweet movie that we've watched countless times. We've committed most of the dialogue to memory - and s

Theme chosen for Christmas paradeThe Redding Trade Club announced Tuesday the theme of this year's downtown lighted Christmas parade, which starts at 6 p.m. Dec. 6.

  Years ago, before my baking life, I was invited  to a potluck at my favorite professor’s house.  Wanting to impress I began by rifling through my mother’s cookbooks.   I came across a church cookbook from Healton Okla., the town where my grandparents, aunts and cousins lived. Many still

Most of you already know that if you have an analog television, (roof-top antenna or "rabbit ears" on the TV) you will soon have to get rid of it.  As of February 17, 2009 these type of TV's will be of no use, everyone has to convert to digital TV. This was a mandate by Congress, that all televis

Most of you already know that if you have an analog television, (roof-top antenna or "rabbit ears" on the TV) you will soon have to get rid of it.  As of February 17, 2009 these type of TV's will be of no use, everyone has to convert to digital TV. This was a mandate by Congress, that all televis

We asked the eight Redding City Council candidates to answer one question a week for nine weeks until the Nov. 4 election. Questions are posted on Tuesdays. Answers are posted on Fridays. QUESTION 2 What would you do, specifically, to help invigorate Downtown Redding?

This is one of those sad news/good news stories. The sad news is Oregon Street Tea Company, Loose Tea & Gift Shop, one of my favorit

Dear Babe: I have a picture of Charlie Dressen. He is with his wife and a couple of friends. It was taken at Sammy’s Bowery Follies in New York. It is signed by Dressen dated 1946. I also have a Christmas card signed by him. Dolores Dobson, Flowery Branch, Ga.

A friend, a decent political handicapper, thinks so. Her reasoning: He's got a feel-good connection with voters - after all, we've all been to his house (to 'ooh and ahhh' over his oversized Christmas display). He's got a record of...

Too bad it doesn't feel like that when I am using these particular items! It actually feels like such a WASTE! (Heavy Sigh) Oh well, it beats throwing it in the trash, which is where it is just about headed! The bath mat is a piece of Chenille Fabric from Scalamandre that originally clocked in at about $12

• Organic farm to host public • Christmas theme entries needed • People in business

City Council candidate Jim McDilda has stolen a march on most of his rivals, erecting a large sign on Old Oregon Trail, just north of Highway 44. It incorporates a Santa hat, a reference to businessman McDilda's annual over-the-top Christmas...

Scene: Me in the kitchen doing dishes.Me: What?Yaz: YOW YOW YOW YOW (rubs self on counter)Me: You have food right there on your plate. Don't tell me you don't.Yaz: YOW YOW YOW YOW (Sits in front of dishes and stares at ceiling)Me: It's right there. (M

The following is a transcript of an interview that took place late Friday night between Food For Thought: A News Café and Philbert the Cartoonist, who has recently declared himself a write-in candidate for Redding City Council. FFT is conducting the interview to both inform the voting public of the candi

Viva Downtown Redding, a Main Street Organization, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing th

Viva Downtown Redding, a Main Street Organization, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing th

I was pulled into a surprise clerical meeting this morning because an issue of earth-shattering importance had suddenly reared its ugly head: who gets to take time off at the holidays.Now honestly, it's my personal and strongly-held position that this is the sort of thing that a supervisor makes decisions

Troy Hawkins hangs a pair of photos by Redding’s Harvey Spector at the Oregon Street Tea Company. Spector’s show will be on display all month at the business. I sat there in the