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YOU HOLD IN YOUR HANDS an excellentguide to getting the most out of your visit to

Paradise. We have lots to offer and hope you willstay, dine, explore and play!

Sitting at the base of the Sierra Nevadas, we arejust 2 hours north of Sacramento, and a short drive from neighboringcommunities Oroville and Chico. All routes into Paradise offer extra-ordinary views of Butte County.

Aside from the amazing views leading into town, the first thing youwill notice are our trees…we have lots and lots of towering pines, andtheir green year-round color lend our town its mountainous andwoodsy feel, and many of our residents boast their love of our treesas what they love most about Paradise.

We are proud of our rich history, and by following the Skyway upout of Paradise, you will soon discover Magalia where the largest goldnugget on record in California was discovered (54 pounds!). Travelhigher and you’ll enter the “time warp” of Stirling City, a city rich inlogging and industrial history and home to Clotilde Merlo Park (openMay – October).

Our Gold Nugget Museum and Depot Museum both provide learn-ing opportunities about our Ridge’s exciting mining, logging, andrailroad history. You will walk away amazed at the tenacity of earlysettlers and the determination of the crews who built and operatedthe railroad line from Chico to Stirling City in the early 20th century.

We celebrate Paradise all year round: The Gold Nugget Museumhosts Gold Nugget Days every April; our Boys and Girls Club ofParadise host the nationally-awarded Chocolate Fest during Mother’sDay weekend; the Cruisin’ Classics Car Club of Paradise hosts anannual classic car show in June; we celebrate our apple orchard her-itage the first weekend of October every year with our JohnnyAppleseed Days festival, and we celebrate July 4th with a parade andbluegrass music festival…to name only a few of our festivals!

Our Visitor’s Guide provides lots of information about our abun-dance of hiking, biking, golfing and other outdoor opportunities suit-able for all ages and skill levels. If treasure hunting is your thing, youare in the right place: shop our Antique stores ~ they are knowncounty wide for their quality and variety.

Fans of the performing arts also find a wealth of entertainment atthe Paradise Performing Arts Center, a 762-seat state-of-the-art audi-torium, and Theatre on the Ridge, the longest running communitytheatre in the north state. And, here’s a tidbit: Paradise has moreartists and studios than (even) Chico, the 9th rated arts communityin the nation!

Visit us at the Paradise Visitor’s Bureau located in the Chamber ofCommerce office on Skyway. We’re here to answer your questions andprovide you with the information you need to make the most out ofyour stay in Paradise. We look forward to visiting with you soon!

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KKaattiiee SSiimmmmoonnss Executive DirectorParadise Ridge Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau

As we like to say to our visitors,

“Welcome to Paradise!”

The Paradise Visitor’s Guide is published annually by Post Publications for the Paradise Ridge Visitors Bureau

© January 2009

Carol Peterson • Publisher Jerry Urban • Advertising Director

Ella Eagar • Project Coordinator

Jeri Luce • Production Manager/Design Glenn Harrington

Christie Lefforge, Cassie McCampbell • Production

Ella Eagar, Sharon Gingerich • Advertising

Historical photos provided by the Gold Nugget Museum

For advertising information call 530-877-4413 Or email [email protected]

The Paradise Ridge Visitor’s Bureau5550 Skyway #1, Paradise, CA 95969

P.O. Box 1453, Paradise, CA 95967

Phone (530) 877-9356 • 1-888-845-2769 • Fax (530) 877-1865

Printed by Paradise Post Printing (530) 877-4413

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How to Find Paradise . . . . . . 6Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Gold Nugget Museum . . . . 12Gold Nugget Days . . . . . . . . 13Parks/Area Attractions . . . 14Chocolate Festival . . . . . . .19Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224th of July Celebration . . . 26Town Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Calendar of Events . . . . . . . 29Campgrounds/

RV Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Cruisin’ Paradise . . . . . . . . . 37Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Hiking/Birding/Fishing . . 39

Lake Oroville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Performing Arts Center . . 43Johnny Appleseed Days . . 45Outdoor Recreation . . . . . . 47Chamber of CommerceMembers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5e

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Seeking ParadiseSeeking Paradise

PARADISE, CALIFORNIA; is situated approximately twohours north of Sacramento in the foothills of the Sierra

Nevada range. A short drive from the North Valley communitiesof Chico or Oroville leads to the small town of Paradise locatedabove the valley fog and beneath the heavy snows of the Sierra.

Visitors can take a couple of routes to the beautiful “Ridge,” andeach is an equally stunning example of the drastic differences interrain that can take place in a relatively short period of time.

From Highway 70, drivers turn left onto Highway 191, alsoknown as Clark Road, and begin their ascent into Paradise. Thefinal leg of the trip begins on a straight, flat road, bordered oneither side by grasses and grazing cows. Homes and small ranch-es dot the landscape. As the slope of the road begins to rise, trav-elers begin a curving journey with views over the Valley below.First, Scrub Oaks, then Digger Pines, then Ponderosa Pines, andvoila! You’ve reached Paradise!

Clark Road is one of the town’s two main drags. The businessdistrict of Paradise is laid out in more or less of a “grid,” makinggetting around easy, until you try to find someone’s house! Getexcellent directions for that, or stop and ask one of the friendlytown residents.

The second major route to Paradise is the Skyway, accessible offU.S. Highway 99. Once on the Skyway, it’s a short drive toParadise.

Skyway continues long after the paving does, and in a toughtruck with good clearance you might land in Butte Meadows onthe other side of the Ridge.

An old line used to sell properties on the Ridge was “above thefog and below the snow.”This isn’t exactly accurate all of the time,but for the most part it is. The valley below is notorious for thickfog at times of the year—thick enough for you to postpone thattrip to Chico. And, every so often, snow does fall on Paradise,around the 1,500 foot level, when it does, though it’s very rare thatthe snow is so deep that you can’t go about your business. Ofcourse, the further up the hill you go, the deeper the snow can get.

The Spring and Fall in Paradise, and the surrounding area, arespectacular.Wild flowers bloom abundantly, the brown grasses ofsummer become a vibrant green, and colorful trees likeDogwoods and Redbud put on a proud display.

Paradise is an incorporated town with its own police, fire andgovernment. The areas north of the town limits fall within ButteCounty.


Welcometo ParadiseWelcome

to Paradise

IN PREHISTORIC Northern California, a volcanic eruptioncaused such immense lava flows that several “ridges” were cre-

ated. They include: Cohasset, Forest Ranch, and the Paradise Ridge.Eventually, soil covered these lava caps, but from the air, the lavaflows are still very clearly seen as the defining feature of the region.

As for human history, this area was originally populated by theMaidu Indians, and archaeological evidence suggests that their pres-ence here extended as far back as 10,000 years before the arrival ofwhite settlers.

Like many other indigenous people, the Maidu were killed, or diedof diseases new to them, soon after the whites and Chinese flockedto the area in search of golden dreams. This proved to be a reality forsome, but not so for many more, especially the Chinese who weresqueezed out of their claims by discriminatory laws. Many ended upmining gold only as laborers for white miners, or worked in othertrades; as cooks, or launderers.When the Gold Rush ended, a societythat had tolerated the Chinese for their inexpensive labor, now want-ed them to leave. In fact, the Chinese were literally burned out oftheir homes in Chico. In spite of the marvelous Chinese Temple inOroville (lined with gold that Chinese laborers secreted out of themines in spite of the threats of imprisonment or death), much of thevibrant Chinese community disappeared from the area.

Considering it only began in 1848, the Gold rush was relativelyshort-lived, and by 1853, the Paradise area had settled in to the busi-ness of agriculture. Apples, hogs, vegetables and grains all thrived inParadise's red soil. The area, being along a well-traveled stage route,was one of lively exchange between people on their way to Susanvilleor Nevada. Names of these stops still resurface today in the form ofstreet names, or by the nicknames that people still call the areas,such as Toadtown, Dogtown, Coutolenc, Powellton and Inskip.

BY 1861, the town had grown sufficiently as to warrant thebuilding of a school, the Delaplain School. In 1879 the

Congregational Church opened. A post office followed, and by 1880,the census discovered that the population of the Paradise Ridge was301.

More leaps in population were to come, such as 1903, when theDiamond Match Company built a large lumber mill in Stirling City,just up the hill from Magalia. This endeavor was to employ manyresidents for decades.

By 1911 it was time for the post office to move from the Stronghouse, a private residence, and into the Orloff office. It was at thistime that the name of the town was officially changed from Orloff toParadise.8 Paradise Visitor Guide

PARADISE& MAGALIAan abridged history

PARADISE& MAGALIAan abridged history

IN 1916, local farmers began the groundwork for what is knowntoday as the Paradise Irrigation District.

Like everywhere else in the country, the Depression hit Paradisehard. The influx into California portrayed in “Grapes of Wrath”brought it's own poor masses to Paradise. Though there may havebeen no jobs for the people that came, at least the fertile soils yield-ed more food than the dust bowl states, and the migrants could raiseenough to eat. Good times returned with World War II, but manypeople stayed on in Paradise where, like the rest of the country, theybegan to do more than just exist.

1959 came to pass and the most popular festival in town began—Gold Nugget Days. This four-day-long event includes a ball, thecrowning of a queen, a lively parade, craft fair and more. Gold NuggetDays' focus is fun, but also in appreciating the Gold Nugget Museum,located on Pearson Road. This volunteer endeavor has put togetherquite a collection of artifacts from the area's local history. Every year,school children visit and are taught valuable history lessons at thisfacility. Adults join in as well, either as visitors or volunteers. LivingHistory Days is another event that draws crowds to the museum.Each year, volunteers take up a post in the outdoor replica miningtown adjacent to the Museum, and begin demonstrating old crafts,whether it be blacksmithing or candle-making. Yet the highlight ofthe year is Gold Nugget Days, which draws thousands of visitorsfrom all over California.

In the fall, Johnny Appleseed Days is celebrated with craft fairsand food. It's a great chance to get in one last outdoor event justbefore winter sets in.

IN THE 1800s Paradise was the small village and Magalia andStirling City were the hubs. Though it would be difficult to know

which name they went under—there were so many! Magalia was thesign placed over the post office door in 1861, however the area hasbeen called everything from Dogtown to Butte Mills.

It was under the Dogtown name that the largest gold nugget onrecord in California was discovered... a whopping 54 pounds, 49.5 ofwhich was pure gold. It's worth in 1859 dollars was an unheard-of$10,960, which is just a fraction of what it would be worth today. Fora better idea of the sheer mass of this find, see the replica in the GoldNugget Museum.

Magalia was so much busier than Paradise, in fact, they had a postoffice first, and opened their first school in 1859. Even after the GoldRush was over, Magalia sustained a goodly population with its lum-ber and rock mining, up until World War II. After that, Magalia sort

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of slowed down, but land prices were inexpensive enough to keepmany people in the area—even if they had to commute to StirlingCity to work at the Diamond Match Company. Magalia's old down-town remains today—just a tiny bit of road called Old Skyway. Theoriginal depot building is on the corner at the signal, and now servesas a restaurant. The Historic Magalia Community Church has beenrestored and stands proudly next to the much larger, newer thrivingcongregation with the same name.Weddings are still held in this tinychapel. Across the street is a well-manicured cemetery. In this area,cemeteries are always wonderful places to look into the past. Many ofthe names in the Paradise Cemetery, for instance, are now immortal-ized in street names, developments, and so forth.

On further up the hill there is more snow in the winter. StirlingCity consists of a school, a post office, splendid Merlo Park and rowsof old company houses. The Stirling City Hotel is still in operation,now as a bed and breakfast. Even higher up is the Inskip Inn. This isthe last spot before the Skyway turns into a dirt road, and is listed onthe National Register of Historic Sites. Perhaps the most interestingthing about this old hotel is that it's rumored to be haunted by aghost named Charlie.

Of all the places on the paved road, Inskip gets the most snow-drifts compared to the more populated areas down the hill. In gener-al, the temperature on the Ridge hovers around 51 degrees inJanuary, and averages 93.6 in July. Above the 2500 foot level, wheresome of Magalia, all of Stirling City and Inskip is located, snow fallsoften, but not constantly.You'll know it’s bad in Stirling City when theroads in Paradise have to be plowed, which is not often. In fact, entireyears may pass without snow dusting the Paradise town proper.

257 days a year are sunny on the Ridge, on average, but when therain does come, watch out! Sometimes unbelievably heavy, the rainseems to fall in sheets. The balance of days are made up of cloudyones. But for a mountain town, 257 days of sunshine isn’t bad at all.

THE RIDGE OF TODAY boasts over 40,000 residents betweenthe town and the areas above it. This number of people has led

to the coming of many institutions seen in larger areas—a DMV,senior center, recreation center, library, and major supermarkets.

Paradise has come a long way since the days when gold called set-tlers here. And it's not through evolving yet. A state-of-the-art audi-torium has been finished, several new businesses have opened, someof them large, such as Rite Aid and Auto Zone. From the single ele-mentary school has grown numerous primary schools, two publicintermediate schools, three private religious schools and ParadiseHigh School.

Paradise is the perfect place for people who want to raise familiesor just live at a pace that will enable them to enjoy life’s benefitsmore!

An abridged history cont.An abridged history cont.


502 Pearson Road, Paradise - 872-8722www.goldnuggetmuseum.comHours: 12pm-4pm Wed.-Sun.

Admission: Free, Donations Welcome

THE MUSEUM IS A MUST-SEE for visitors and locals desiringa greater understanding of the history of Paradise and the

Ridge communities. The Gold Nugget Museum on Pearson Road atMallan Lane features a rich collection of historic artifacts from thelocal area.

Though groundbreaking on the building began on March 11,1978, the Museum never seems to be finished. The Museum itselfhas grown over the years to include permanent displays and rotatingexhibits created from the numerousartifacts donated by local families.

After the main building wascompleted, focus was turned todeveloping a replica gold-rush townon the grounds. A creek with a cov-ered bridge runs through thegrounds, offering children a gold-panning adventure. Other buildingsinclude a working blacksmith shop,a Wells Fargo assay office, a one-room schoolhouse, an agriculturalbarn and a miner’s cabin.

Major Museum events include GoldNugget Days the last full week in April, theLiving History School Program fromMarch to June each spring, Days of LivingHistory in late September and the MaiduSchool Program in September toNovember.

In 2007, the Gold Nugget Museumopened the Paradise Depot Museum, locat-ed a half mile away in the new Paradise

Community Park. The reconstructed 1904 depot focuses on localrailroad and logging history and includes a 30-foot working modelof the Butte County RailRoad. The Depot Museumis open weekends fromnoon to 4:00 p.m.

Both Museums are fund-ed by donations, smallgrants and fund raisers.

Paradise Depot Museum

Nuggetville featured on museum grounds.

Children learn about the pastat the Living History andMaidu School Programs.


Gold NuggetMuseum

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On the last two weekends each April, the Gold NuggetMuseum sponsors one of Paradise’s most colorful and

exciting events: GoldNugget Days !

Gold Nugget Dayscommemorates the dis-

covery of the “DogtownNugget,”a 54-pound goldnugget found on theParadise Ridge in April

1859. With the Museumthe center of activity, the celebration includes a mer-chants’ decorating contest, queen contest, Donkey

Derby, parade, melodrama, a western dance, barbecue, miners’ tentcity, doggie contest, and more!

In addition, community organizations takethe opportunity to hold their own fund-raisersduring Gold Nugget Days. These include a largecraft fair by the Paradise Recreation and ParkDistrict and numer-ous culinary eventsby civic and youthorganizations.

Annual GoldNugget Days badges

provide a significantsource of revenue for the Museum. Theycost $2.00 and have become collectiblesover the many years of the celebration. A special no-charge badgeraffle offers great prizes, including a genuine gold nugget.

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FROM PARADISE TO STIRLING CITY, area parks have somethingto offer everyone, with ponds, playgrounds, picnic areas, and

nature trails. Making them interesting is that many have historicbackgrounds. For information on parks and sponsored recreationevents contact the Paradise Recreation and Park District at 6626Skyway, (530) 872-6393. The PRPD is an independent special dis-trict serving the needs of the community.

AQUATIC PARK - for a moment of relaxation, visit picturesque PaulByrne Aquatic Park. There you will find a public pool, openMemorial Day thru August, the Rotary Grove picnic area which canaccommodate 150 people, children’s playground area, and a beauti-ful duck pond with a fountain, and stocked with fish. Fishing isallowed for kids under 15. Stroll the 660 foot path around the pond.A scenic pathway follows a creek that connects the park with theGold Nugget Museum. Located at Recreation Drive and BuschmannRoad. 872-6386.

BILLE PARK - located at 501 Bille Road, about one mile west of theSkyway. Open 7:00 am to dusk. Bille Park was built in 1961 and offersa hiking trail along the south rim of Butte Canyon. The park has alarge paved parking area, children’s playground, large grassy area,barbecues and picnic tables for groups or individual use.

BILLE PARK EXPANSION - 6261 W. Wagstaff. Open 7:00 a.m. tilldusk. There is a pavilion with a kitchen, tables and chairs to accom-modate 120 people. A gazebo, hiking trails and a water feature.Available by reservation 872-6363.

CHEROKEE - Site of county’s only former placer mining operationin the late 1800s. Displays historical sites of the gold days. Well keptcemetery. Largest diamond mine in U.S.

CHINESE ROCK FENCES - These expertly formed rock fencesmade by the Chinese without mortar of any kind, are still standingafter a hundred years. They can be seen from Oroville to Redding.

CLOTILDE MERLO PARK - located in Stirling City. Take the firstright off Skyway, then about 1/4 mile to the park. The beauty of thisprivate 20 acre park is amazing. It was dedicated in August 1987 byHarry A. Merlo in memory of his mother. Harry was born in StirlingCity and was founding president of Louisiana-Pacific Corporation.The park features three large ponds, individual and group picnicareas, restrooms, horseshoe pits, a bocce court, nature trails, and abeautiful outdoor wedding chapel area. A great place for a wedding.

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Reserve the park! Book well in advance, call 873-1658. Open Maythrough October, 10 am to 7 pm Thursday-Sunday, NO SMOKINGand NO DOGS.

COUTOLENC PARK - covers 340 acres of unimproved land. Thepark is located approximately 2 miles off Skyway on Coutolenc Road,at the signal light in Magalia. Features hiking trails going down thecanyon near the West Branch of the Feather River.

CRAIG MEMORIAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH - 5665Scottwood Road. Organized in 1890. Site of their first church was atOld Paradise. After it burned, the present building was built in 1909.

DESABLA POWER HOUSE - The beginnings and development ofhydroelectric power in Butte County. Plant built in 1904.Water wheelused 1904-1961.

ELLIOTT SPRING - Located on the lower part of Neal Road is site of home of Elliott family. A marker honoring this family has beenplaced at Elliott Spring.

GOLD NUGGET MUSEUM & MEMORIAL PARK - 502 PearsonRoad. Provides history from the Paradise Ridge. The Gold NuggetMuseum grounds, includes a tree covered picnic area with tables thatcan be reserved for private use. Contact the Museum for reserva-tions, 872-8722.

HONEY RUN ROAD - Constructed in the 1880s. Serves today as apicturesque approach to Paradise from the valley. Now it is also usedfor bike races.

HONEY RUN COVEREDBRIDGE - Midway betweenChico and Paradise. Built in1894 and served until 1965when an auto accidentforced its abandonment. The2nd longest bridge of itstype in California. Spans

Butte Creek at the base of volcanic cliffs.

INSKIP - Once an important mining center. The hotel served as a stagestop to Susanville is one of the few old buildings remaining on the Ridge.This is not the first structure but was built about 1868. Earlier onedestroyed by fire. Historical marker.

LIME SADDLE RECREATION AREA - Pentz-Magalia Road. 2.4miles south of Paradise. Complete recreation facilities with access tolake.

LOVELOCK at COUTOLENC ROAD - Site of Lovelock Hotel andStore until early 20th century. Turpentine trees tapped during theCivil War may be seen along this road.

MAGALIA - Once called Dogtown; (marker) settled in 1850s. In1858, largest gold nugget found in Northern California was discov-ered here. California Historical landmark #771, on Skyway, points tolocation where this 54-pound nugget was found.


Parks & Area Attractions cont.

MAGALIA COMMUNITY CHURCH - A picturesque communitychurch built in 1904 was once situated at the junction of Skyway andCoutolenc Road.

MAGALIA DEPOT - 1903. Southern Pacific Depot in the NorthernCalifornia mining town of Magalia. Serves the community as arestaurant.

MASONIC TEMPLE - Clark and Elliott roads. Land for the originalbuilding was donated by Dr. W.E. Mack and his wife.

NEAL ROAD - Named for Samuel Neal, early Pioneer of Durhamarea. He drove stock to mountain pasture over a trail that laterbecame Neal Road.

NIMSHEW - Mining community from 1860s. Best producing goldmine nearby was Emma Mine.

OREGON CITY - Site of gold mining community. Marker. PioneerCemetery.

PARADISE COMMUNITYPARK AND DEPOTMUSEUM - At Black Oliveand Pearson. Our newestpark features the originalParadise Depot restored asa railroad museum, estab-lished and maintained bymembers of the GoldNugget Museum. Nearby a gazebo, constructed to depict a railroadroundhouse, surrounded by an amphitheater that provides seatingfor outdoor performances. Other features include a train caboose,railroad signs, a children’s playground, picnic areas, parking andwalking paths. The Memorial Trailway winds through the park fromthe north guiding trail users to the signal crossing on Pearson Roadfor continuing south.

PARADISE LAKE - The lake is open for fishing by a permit and feeobtainable at the P.I.D. office. Fishing year round in winter fishingarea. Seasonal fishing and boating allowed from last Saturday inApril to November 15, in all areas not posted off limits or no tres-passing. Has a picnic area. Paradise Lake is a domestic water supply.

SAWMILL PEAK - A fire lookout. It is open during the summermonths. Sawmill Peak is accessible for great views of the area andworth a visit if you're adventureous enough to make the drive.

SKYWAY - Built in 1952. Has an overlook between Chico andParadise affording a spectacular view of Butte Creek Canyon, nick-named “Little Grand Canyon.”

STIRLING CITY - Settled 1903-1904. Lumber town named for abrand of steam boiler used at the mill. Site of hotel, beautifully keptcemetery, and Merlo Park.

TABLE MOUNTAIN - Colorful wildflower display in the spring. It isa lava mesa. Flowers can be seen along roadside.16 Paradise Visitor Guide

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IF YOU LOVE CHOCOLATE, then plan your visit to Paradise tocoincide with their annual, international, award-winning,

multi-day Chocolate Festival - scheduled in May, when the weath-er is mild and slight breezes carry the aromaof chocolate in all directions! This is the placeto indulge your love of all things chocolate!

Designed as a fundraiser for the local Boys& Girls Club, the festivities kick off Friday,May 1st with a Wine & Chocolate Tasting, awine auction and a wine & chocolate pairingwhere local wineries and our own localchocolatiers conspire to delight the senseswhile providing first hand experience onwhat wine accompanies best which choco-late. On Saturday, May 2nd, the roads willrumble when the Chocolate Thunder

Motorcycle Poker Run winds its way to the Park in Paradise fora BBQ. The following Friday, May 8th, is the coronation of theChocolate Queen providing an evening event that includes ~what else ~ chocolate concoctions to sip and eat, hors d’oeuvres,no host bar, music and dancing. The lady who has raised themost money for the B&G Club is crowned queen.

Saturday morning the 9th, fun begins early with the ChocolateChase Fun Run/Walk, a pancake breakfast, complete withchocolate chip pancakes and the option of chocolate syrup! Anddon't forget to visit Chocolate Candy Land and Lollipop’s IceCream Shoppe, where you will be greeted with a chocolate foun-tain and chocolate goodies galore. Take a walk through the parkand enjoy the musical entertainment, fine art and craft booths, orthe wide range of food selections. Watchas the tension builds when the winner ofthe Chocolate Cuisine Cook-off isannounced. You may even be able to tastesome of the entries!

The kids among us can enter the choco-late pie-eating contest and the cookie-stacking contest following the costumeparade and kiddie games. This is truly afun and chocolate filled weekend for kidsof all ages, and families of all sizes. Wecaution, though, make your reservationsearly in our local lodging facilities, this isa nationally recognized event and ourtown fills up fast! Cookie stacking contest

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TRUE TO PARADISE form, our annual 4th of July celebrationtakes the festivities a little beyond the traditional parade!

As a result, our celebration has now become known as the 4th ofJuly Celebration & Bluegrass Festival, and pulls visitors andtourists from all around the state to partake in the fun! The daybegins early with a continental breakfast right up the road at theDogtown Faire celebration in Magalia, then returns to Paradisefor the annual 4th of July parade, complete with horses, floats,

classic cars, clowns, veterans and lots of flags!The parade route winds down the Skyway to Fir

Street where it takes a sharp left turn up to theCommunity Depot Park for an open-air, jammin’blues festival, surrounded by fine art and craft ven-dors selling their hand-crafted items. Come hungryand visit the beer garden, enjoy a tri-tip sandwichlunch or, of course, the All-American Hot Dog! The

party moves further up the road to include more(professional) music in our Performing Arts

Center, preceded by yet more food anddrink in the food court outside the Senior

Center!

VIP tickets are available for those wanting alittle more comfort and service. Watch the

parade and enjoy your lunch and music underthe protection of a VIP tent! Whatever your

plans, secure your lodging early as this week-end is always a sell-out in our local hotels,motels, inns & RV parks!

Truly a family affair, kids of all ages and sizesspend the day on the grass, soaking up the warm NorthernCalifornia sun, complete with an occasional warm breeze, whilelistening to some truly awesome blues - both local musicians andprofessionals conspire to make it an event worth attending!

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January-December

Paradise Ridge Senior CenterBingo

Held every Monday at 1:15 p.m. at theParadise Ridge Senior Center locatedat 877 Nunneley Road in Paradise.877-1733.

American Legion Tuesday Night Bingo

Every Tuesday night at the Terry AsheRecreation Center, located on Skywayat Elliott. Doors open at 3:00 p.m.Starts at 5:00 p.m. 873-0977

Paradise Elks LodgeSunday Night Bingo

Every Sunday night at the ElksLodge, 1100 Elks Lane in Paradise.Doors open at 3:00p.m, First gamestarts at 4:00p.m. $25 per person-allyou can play. All net proceeds will bedonated to a local non-profit youthorganization.

February 2009

February 1 & 8My Three Angels

Presented by Theatre onthe Ridge

This captivat-ing comedy takes

place in French Guiana at the turn ofthe last century where paroled con-victs from the local penal colony moveabout with relative freedom in thecommunity. Three inmates workingon a roof overhear that impendingdisaster lies ahead for the bumblingbut kindly store manager, Felix, andhis family, the kindhearted criminalsset about to put their own “particularskills” to work to rescue the Ducotelfamily. Tickets: Chico, The VagabondRose, 343-1110 or Paradise, Fir StreetGallery, 872-8889. Info: 877-5760 orvisit the website: www.totr.org.

February 7 2nd Annual Paradise IdolAuditionsPresented by Paradise Performing Arts CenterAuditions start February 7 at 10:00

a.m. Deadline for applications is 5:00p.m. February 2. Pick up applicationsat the box office or download them atwebsite: www.paradiseperformin-garts.com Final competition March21 at 7:00 p.m. Must be at least 18years old. Paradise Idol is a fundraiserfor the PPAC. Auditions will be held infront of a live audience. Ticket outlets:in Paradise: PPAC, The CountryTouch, Fir Street Gallery and TheSenior Center. In Magalia: WhiskerPines, In Chico: the MusicConnection. 872-8454

February 7 Dirty Horse PlayPresented by Paradise Horsemen’s Association873-4787 or 876-0882.

February 14 Valentines DayPresented by Oak Knoll Senior Living2:30 pm, 1007 Buschmann Road inParadise, 872-3344.

February 15 Soup and GamesPresented by the Paradise Ridge Senior CenterBegins at Noon–4:00 p.m. ParadiseRidge Senior Center, 877 NunneleyRoad in Paradise, 877-1733.

February 22 Soup’s OnPresented by theParadise Ridge Senior CenterBegins at: 1:00 p.m. Paradise RidgeSenior Center, 877 Nunneley Road inParadise, 877-1733.

March 2009

March 7CGA Gymkhana (raindate 14th)Presented by Paradise Horsemen’s Association873-4787 or 876-0882.

March 12 - 22Over the River and Throughthe WoodsPresented by Theatre on the RidgeWith his parents retired and moved toFlorida, Nick Cristano shares Sundaydinner with his two sets of grandpar-

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ents every week without fail. This par-ticular Sunday he comes with goodnews - he is getting a promotion, andbad news - to get the promotion hemust move to Seattle, a long, long wayfrom Jersey. Nick's decision about hisfuture spurs his four Italian-American grandparents into a frenzyof meddling, match-making, andmicro-management of his life.Tickets: Chico, The Vagabond Rose,343-1110 or Paradise, Fir StreetGallery, 872-8889. 877-5760 or visitthe website: www.totr.org

March 15Pancake BreakfastPresented by Oak Knoll Senior LivingOak Knoll is hostingtheir 10th annualBenefit PancakeB r e a k f a s t ,8:30–10:30 am. 1007 BuschmannRoad in Paradise. We will serve; pan-cakes, sausage, egg-estrada, fruit &beverages. Suggested donation is$6.00. 872-3344.

March 15Concert lllPresented by Paradise Performing Arts CenterThis concert will premiere two com-missioned pieces: one by LeonardDuarte and the other by Jeff Janke.The Russian Easter Overture byNikalai Rimsky Korsakov also will befeatured. 7:00 p.m. 777 NunneleyRoad, Paradise. Paradise PerformingArts Center 872-8454 or PPAC web-site: www.paradisedirect.com/ppac

March 17St. Patty’s Pub &

PartyPresented by Oak Knoll Senior Living

2:30 pm, 1007 Buschmann Roadin Paradise, 872-3344.

March 21CGA Gymkhana (raindate 28th)Presented by Paradise Horsemen’s Association 873-4787 or 876-0882.

April 2009

April 4CGA Gymkhana (raindate 11th)Presented by Paradise Horsemen’s Association873-4787 or 876-0882.

April 5Over the River and Throughthe WoodsPresented by Theatre on the Ridge~ See description in March

April 11Easter Egg HuntPresented by Paradise Recreation & Park Dist.All children preschool to sixthgrade are welcome toparticipate in theEaster egg hunt. 9:30to 11:30, Preschool to 6thGrade. Aquatic Park. PRPD 872-6393.

April 11 & 12Annual Gem & Mineral ShowPresented by the Paradise Gem & Mineral ClubHeld at the Elks Lodge, located at 6309Clark Road in Paradise. Hours areSaturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. &Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Doorprizes will be drawn every ½ hour andthere is a $200 grand prize and $100prize. Admission is FREE! There willbe exhibits, demonstrations.Minerals, fossils, gems and jewelrygalore! Proceeds go to Charles M.Berto Scholarship. Shirley Thompson872-1846 or Mary Schisler 877 7374.

April 12Easter Egg HuntPresented by Oak Knoll Senior LivingFor children of all ages. 9:00 am, 1007Buschmann Road,Paradise,872-3344.

April 18CGA Gymkhana Presented by Paradise Horsemen’s Association873-4787

April 18 - 26Gold NuggetDays Presented by the GoldNugget MuseumThe Gold NuggetMuseum celebrates the finding of a 54lb. gold nugget in 1859. There are mul-tiple events through out Paradise andwell run for two weekends. Visitwww.goldnuggetmuseum.com or call872-8722.

April 23Miss Gold Nugget PageantPresented by Gold Nugget Museum & PPACRidge high school juniors compete forthe title of Gold Nugget Queen. Eachgirl must find a sponsor and escort,submit a portfolio and create a dress



of the 1850-1899 period. 6:00 p.m.Paradise Performing Arts Center, 777Nunneley Road, Paradise. 872-8722.www.goldnuggetmuseum.com

April 25Gold Nugget Days ParadePresented by Gold Nugget Days, Inc.Held along Skyway between CenterStreet and Birch Street in Paradise.For more info please call 872-8722.

April 26Annual Horse FestivalPresented by Paradise Horsemen’s AssociationPony rides, arena exhibitions, pettingzoo, vendors, game, and great food.11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., ParadiseHorse Arena off of Moore Road offClark Road. 873-4787 or 876-0882.

May 2009

May 1, 2, 8, & 9Paradise Chocolate FestPresented by The Boysand Girls Club of theParadise RidgeChocolate paradisein Paradise! Eventsinclude a Chocolate &Wine Tasting on Friday, May 1st, tokick off the festivities, followed by aChocolate Thunder Motorcycle PokerRun & BBQ on Saturday, the 2nd. OurChocolate Queen receives her crownon Friday night, May 8th, and you willwant to spend Saturday, May 9th at theChocolate Festival at Terry Ashe Park.Start your day with a chocolate pan-cake breakfast, visit Chocolate CandyLand, watch the judging of theChocolate Cuisine Cook-off and haveyour kids compete in the chocolate pieeating and cookie stacking contests.A chocolate extravaganza! Debbie LaPlant-Moseley at 899-0335 ex. 210, oron the web at www.chocolatefest.us.

May 2Fishing DerbyPresented by Paradise Recreation& Park DistrictThis special fishing contestis open to all boys & girls 15years & under. Register May

2 at the Fishing Derby. The pond willbe stocked and prizes will be awardedin several categories. 9:30 to 11:30.Fee: Free (sponsored by the ParadiseLion’s & Paradise Host Lion’s clubs)Preschool-15 years. Aquatic Park-Fishing Pond. PRPD 872-6393.

May 2CGA Gymkhana (raindate 9th)Presented by Paradise Horsemen’s Association873-4787 or 876-0882.

May 3Concert lVPresented by Paradise Performing Arts CenterViolinist, Dawn Harms will return toher hometown for this concert. Shewill perform with the orchestra JohnWilliams’ Schindler’s List, FritzKreisler’s Tambourine Chinois andAaron Kernis’ Aria. 7:00 p.m. 777Nunneley Road, Paradise. ParadisePerforming Arts Center 872-8454 orwww.paradisedirect.com/ppac

May 5Cinco de Mayo Fiesta PartyPresented by Oak Knoll Senior Living3:00 p.m., 1007 Buschmann Road inParadise, 872-3344.

May 15 & 16Dracula – The BalletPresented by Northern California Ballet andParadise Performing Art CenterNorthern California Ballet presentsthis ballet of Bram Stoker’s classicvampire tale of the struggle betweengood and evil. Friday and Saturday,7:15 p.m. and a Saturday matinee at2:15 p.m. Paradise Performing ArtCenter, 777 Nunneley Road, Paradise.872-8454.

May 14 - 31 Lend Me A TenorPresented by Theatre on the Ridge This night in September of 1934 is thebiggest in the history of the ClevelandGrand Opera company. World famousItalian Tenor, Tito Merelli – “IlStupendo” is scheduled to sing thetitle role in Otello as part of a $50,000fundraiser. Merelli arrives late, andwhen he finally sweeps in, it is too lateto rehearse with the company.Through a variety of mishaps, IlStupendo is given a double dose oftranquilizers, and the old adage “theshow must go on” takes a dizzyingplunge into hilarity in this rollercoaster ride of desperate measures,mistaken identity and compromisingpositions. The hit of TOTR’s 1994 sea-son makes a return engagement todelight audiences once again. Tickets:Chico, The Vagabond Rose, 343-1110or Paradise, Fir Street Gallery, 872-8889. 877-5760 or www.totr.org


May 16CGA Gymkhana Presented by Paradise Horsemen’s Association873-4787 or 876-0882.

May 25 Memorial DayCeremony

Presented by theParadise CemeteryP a r a d i s e

Cemetery will be placing a flag on thegrave of each veteran buried in thecemetery. Large flags will line theParadise entry roads. The StarSpangled Banner, presentation of theflags, and taps. Starting time is 10:00a.m. Paradise Cemetery District, 980Elliott Road, Paradise. Linda Kautter877-4493.

June 2009

June 5 & 6Cribbage TournamentPresented by the Paradise Ridge Senior CenterFriday begins at: 7:00 p.m. andSaturday 7:00a.m. Paradise RidgeSenior Center, 877 Nunneley Road inParadise, 877-1733.

June 6 & 7Relay For LifePresented by AmericanCancer SocietyRelay for Life of Paradiseon The Ridge. Twenty four hour eventheld at Paradise High School, 5911Academy Drive, Paradise. MatthewFoor 342-8365 or e-mail:[email protected].

June 6 & 7Hipoint GymkhanaPresented by Paradise Horsemen’s Association873-4787 or 876-0882.

June 6 & 7Garden Tour

& PlantsPresented bythe Paradise

Garden ClubThey will be

holding their annual Garden TourSaturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.and Sunday from noon to 4:00 p.m.this is a self-guided tour to six out-standing paradise gardens. A plantsale, demos, a drawing, and refresh-ments will be offered at individualgarden along the way. Proceeds from

the tour go to support the ParadiseGarden Club’s public beatificationprojects and the scholarship fund.Tickets are $15.00 and in Paradise areavailable at The Country Touch,Heavenscent Candles, Hallmark ShopStationers, Mendon’s Nursery,Paradise Garden Center and Reid’sFeed & Seed, in Magalia at WhiskerPines. 876-8876.

June 7Lend Me A TenorPresented by Theatre on the Ridge~ See description in May

June 8Pancake BreakfastPresented by Honey Run Covered Bridge Assn.This benefit is for Honey Run Bridge.There will be music by “The PubScouts”, also a raffle. Time 7:00 a.m.to 11:00 a.m. Honey Run Road.Patrice or Carol at 876-8483.

June 13Cruisin’ Paradise Cars ofYesteryear Car ShowPresented by Cruisin' Classics Car ClubThe Cars of Yesteryear Car Show willbe held at the Paradise PerformingArts Center located at 777 NunneleyRoad in Paradise. Proceeds go to ben-efit local Charities. Car, engine & gen-eral raffles, music, vendors, pokerwalk & concert. To pre-register go towww.cruisinclassicsofparadise.comand download the registration form.Doug-877-4438 or Weldon-877-2343.

June 14CSHA English/Western Show(or 28th)Presented by Paradise Horsemen’s AssociationPossible Meadowbrook Camp-out insummer 873-4787 or 876-0882.

June 20CGA Gymkhana Presented by Paradise Horsemen’s Association873-4787 or 876-0882.

June 21Wisconsin PicnicPresented by the Annual Wisconsin picnicGet together for anyone fromWisconsin, anyone who loves to visitWisconsin, or Packers fans. Brats, hotdogs are provides. Please bring a sidedish. Admission: Free. 10:00 a.m. BillePark, 501 Bille Road, Paradise. Sylvia872-4563 or [email protected]



June 27PHA/CGA Yard Sale….TackSwapPresented by Paradise Horsemen’s Association873-4787 or 876-0882.

July 2009

Dogtown FairePresented by Magalia Community ChurchThe annual Faire has live music, (ScottGates Band), live entertainment, (KentFamily Magic Show), craft booths,children’s games, auction & food.9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Magalia CommunityChurch, 13700 Skyway, Magalia. 877-7963.

4th of JulyParade &MusicFestivalPresented by theParadise RidgeChamber ofCommerce Parade will takeplace on the 4th

beginning at 10:30 a.m. along Skywaybetween Center Street and Birch Streetin Paradise. The Music Festival takesplace on the 4th at the ParadiseCommunity Park located on BlackOlive Drive near Pearson Road featur-ing a craft show, food and music enter-tainment. 877-9356 or visit www.par-adisechamber.com.

July 11CGA Gymkhana Presented by Paradise Horsemen’s Association873-4787 or 876-0882.

July 19CSHA English/Western ShowPresented by Paradise Horsemen’s AssociationPossible Loafer Creek Camp-out. 873-4787 or 876-0882.

August 2009

August 8CGA Gymkhana Presented by Paradise Horsemen’s Association873-4787 or 876-0882.

August 16CSHA English/Western Show

Presented byParadise Horsemen’sAssociation

Doone GradeRanch Trail

ride in Fall. 873-4787 or 876-0882.

August 17, 19, & 21PRPD Horsense 102Presented by Paradise Horsemen’s AssociationTime 5:30 p.m. 873-4787 or 876-0882.

August 22CGA Gymkhana Presented by Paradise Horsemen’s Association873-4787 or 876-0882.

September 2009

September 3 – 27The Trip to BountifulPresented by Theatre on the RidgeCarrie Watts, an aging widow livingwith her son and daughter-in-law in athree-room flat in Houston, Texas,wants nothing more out of life than toreturn to her home town of Bountiful.She imagines that if she can get awayand return to her old home, she is sureto regain her strength, dignity andpeace of mind. Escaping from herfamily’s clutches, she boards a bus toBountiful. A kindly sheriff sent to findher catches up with the old womanjust 12 miles from Bountiful. Feelingsorry for her, he permits her to com-plete her journey, even though heknows full well that Bountiful is now aghost town of empty ruins. It doesn'tmatter, though: Carrie sees Bountifulwith her heart, just as it was when sheleft it. Tickets: Chico, The VagabondRose, 343-1110 or Paradise, Fir StreetGallery, 872-8889. 877-5760 or visitthe website: www.totr.org

September 12MysteryDinnerPresented bythe ParadiseRidge SeniorCenterHeld at 5:00 p.m. at the Paradise RidgeSenior Center, 877 Nunneley Road,Paradise. 877-1733.

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980 Elliott Road (530) 877-4493•www.paradisedirect.com/cemetery

We are a special district cemetery. A portion of the prop-erty taxes paid by theresidents of Paradise goto partially support us.Therefore, we can offervery low cost burials forthe people of Paradiseand their families.There is another specialdistrict cemetery for theresidents of the UpperRidge.

The care given to itscemetery is one of theportraits of a town.Here at ParadiseCemetery, the rever-ence for the heritage ofthose who have pro-ceeded us is evident inthe beauty of thecemetery. We havemajestic floweringJapanese CherryTrees, toweringPines, ornateCedars, and ele-gant Camellias.

The staff andtrustees take personal pride inthe appearance

of the cemetery,and especially the

services we providewith compassion anddignity.

We have niches, aswell as in ground burialplots. Our gazebo isnow available for ser-vices. It was built overthe creek in order toprovide a soothingatmosphere for ourfamilies. We also offermemorial plaques to be placed on the pillarsof the gazebo.

We hope the residents of Paradisewill share our prideand enthusiasm for the further beautificationof the cemetery.

Come and visit our grounds, gardens and gazebo


SEVERAL CAMPGROUNDS and camping sites may befound on the Upper Ridge area, especially above Inskip at

Butte Meadows, Philbrook Lake and Snag Lake areas.

Lime Saddle Campground, located on Pentz Road just northof the Lime Saddle Marina, has 50 campsites, 3 comfortstations, 2 ramada shelters, an RV dump site and pay phones.(530) 876-8516.

In Paradise Pines is a private campground. There are 40 siteswith a full bathroom facility. Located on Skyway, one mile pastthe post office. 14360 Skyway, Magalia. (530) 873-5263.

Other campgrounds operated by the U.S. Forest Service in andaround the Butte Meadows include: (For information call theAlmanor Ranger District at 258-2141)

Butte Meadows, off SR-32 and Humboldt Road. Fee,12 tent/RV sites.

Cherry Hill, 3 miles NE of Butte Meadows on HumboldtRoad. Fee, 13 tent, 12 RV sites.

West Branch, 12 miles N of Stirling City off Skyway,Humbug and Philbrook Road. Fee, 15 spaces.

Lake Oroville, Call (530) 877-2414 or 1-800-444-7275 forcamping information.

Feather West Travel Trailer Park: (private) 20 spaces for overnighters. Six acres over looking the WestBranch of the Feather River. Located at 3922 Pentz Road. Call(530) 877-9666 for information.

Paradise Trailer Park: (private) 20 spaces, next to Kalico Kitchen, on Skyway. Located at 6154Lucky John Road. Call (530) 877-6015 for information.

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Pinecrest Mobile Home Park: (private) Mobile Home spaces and homes for rent or sale. OvernightRVs are welcome. Located at 5436 Clark Road.Call (530) 877-6805 for information.

Pine Ridge Travel Trailer Park: (private) Hwy 70 to Pentz Road exit, 6 miles up on the right hand side.5084 Pentz Road. Paved interior roads.

Sites: 43 gravel, 20 ft. average site width, some shaded.30 pull-thrus, 43 full hookups (30 & 50 amps), AC.Facility: Restrooms and showers, laundry.Call (530) 877-0677 for information.

Quail Trails Village: (private) Suburban, grassy hills, from the junction of Hwy. 191 andPearson Road. (South edge of town), E. 2.3 mi. on PearsonRoad to Pentz Road, S. 1.5 mi. to park (East side). Paved inte-rior roads.

Sites: 20 RV sites, 16 ft. wide x 40’ average site width, someshaded, 19 pull-thrus, 20 full hookups (30 amps).Facility: Restrooms and showers, laundry.Recreation: Lake nearby.For more information call (530) 877-6581.


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Senior Center Thrift Store

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Entertainment, fun and classic cars!! June 13, 2009

CRUISIN’ PARADISE is a team effort bythe Paradise Ridge Chamber of

Commerce, the Cruisin’ Classics CarClub and the Paradise Quota Club.

Enjoy a car show of over 200cars, a peddlers & antiquefaire, live music, barbeque,and a beer garden.

The Cruisin’ Classics car show pre-sents a special “cars of yesteryear” car show. Cars from throughoutCalifornia will compete for brag-ging rights and trophies to beawarded during an afternoonceremony. This show provides aunique opportunity to viewclassic cars that have been lov-ingly restored by their owners orhave been converted to anexquisite work of art. The QuotaClub’s craft show features craftsby local artists, antiques andcollectables, and of courseClassic Car themed merchandise. This is a chance for you and yourfamily to enjoy great food, entertainment and cool cars on a beauti-ful Paradise Saturday in June. A good time is guaranteed.


Car show at Performing Arts Center

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Car show at PerformingArts Center

Last year local favorites,The Revells, rocked out at the Sock Hop withdancing on the stage at the ParadisePerforming Arts Center.

Buses & Taxis

Butte County Transit County-wide bus service, serves thecommunities of Chico, Paradise,Oroville, Palermo, Biggs andGridley. BCT also runs a mini-busbetween Paradise and Magalia/Paradise Pines. Bike racks. Call(800) 822-8145 for time schedule,or check online BCT Bus Schedule.

North Valley Shuttle toSacramento Airport (530) 891-1219

Paradise ExpressTransportation service for seniorand disabled residents.342-0221 www.Blinetransit.com

Paradise TaxiTaxi service, 876-3200. Includesgrocery and package delivery.

Airports

Paradise Airport The Paradise Airport has one 2,000ft. unlit runway with 1,300 ft. over-run for light aircraft. It is locatedsouth of Paradise off lower ClarkRoad. Information, call 343-9600.

Chico Municipal Airport Northeast Chico off Cohasset Road,approximately 35 minute drive fromParadise. Airport information, call897-2259.

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... plenty of them! Butte County is blessed with a variety of hiking andnature trails. Remember, these are no smoking areas. Leave nothing,take nothing, obey all warning signs. And, whether alone or with some-one, always let someone know where you are going and when to expectyour return. Have a cellular telephone? Take it along.

Bille Park Hiking TrailLocated on Bille Road, one mile west of Skyway. Bille Park dates back to1907 when it was an olive and grape orchard. It has a rich history fol-lowing several sales until 1966 when the property was purchased by theParadise Recreation and Park District. Indian artifacts and dwellingcaves were discovered at the site. The trail is .4 miles, one way. Sectionsof the trail to the canyon overlook are unimproved. Be safe, use caution.

Paradise Memorial Trail WayThis trail is an old railroad right of way which goes the length ofParadise. It is approximately 5 miles, one way. Starting at Skyway andNeal Road, it takes an easy uphill climb to Skyway and Clark Road. Thesection between Fir Street and the end of the trail north is paved, about4 miles. Bicycles are allowed, and there is cross traffic at various loca-tions where the trail crosses major streets.

Fitness Improvement TrailThe Feather River Hospital Fitness Improvement Trail begins across theparking lot of the Health Center. It is a 1.6 mile course with 14 exercisestations. From Skyway, take Pearson Road, crossing Clark Road, to PentzRoad, About 3 miles. Turn left on Pentz Road to the hospital.

Paradise Lake TrailA hiking trail which runs east around the lake to North Lake Road.Paradise Lake is 3 miles east of Skyway. From the Skyway, at the signallight in Magalia, take Coutolenc Road to Lucretia Road.

Coutolenc ParkAbout 2 miles on Coutolenc Road off Skyway at the light in Magalia. Thepark is an unimproved area covering 320 acres. Several trails go downinto the West Branch river canyon and to Hidden Falls. Take the dirt roadmarked with a sign for Paradise Bowhunters. Park near the archeryrange, the area known as Black Oak Flats and take the trail to HiddenFalls.

Butte Creek TrailTrail begins from Humbug Road on the south to De Sabla PowerhouseRoad, north.

Hiking Trails

Hiking, Birding& Fishing

Hiking, Birding& Fishing

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Upper Ridge Nature Preserve TrailsThe Upper Ridge Nature Preserve has two major trails and several con-necting trails or scenic loops. Stop by the Paradise Pines PropertyOwners Association recreation village at 14211 Wycliff Way for up-to-date map and trail access information. Take Creston Road off Skyway toWycliff Way, about 1/2 mile.

Lower TrailThe south end of the Lower Trail starts where the gravel section ofPonderosa Way crosses the bridge over Middle Butte Creek at an eleva-tion of just over 1900 feet. From this point the trail follows as close toMiddle Butte Creek as the terrain will permit to about 1/4 mile north of“Lil Falls” where it climbs up through a lava bed and intersects with theupper trail.

The Upper TrailStarts just north of 14452 Colter Way at the south end and runs general-ly north to Colter and Masterson Ways. The elevation at the southentrance is about 2500 feet and drops rapidly through several switch-backs to about 2300 feet. From this point the trail climbs very graduallyto about 2450 feet where it exits on Colter Way.

The Flume TrailStarts at the lower end of Hupp’s Ditch, an abandoned flume, and followsthis ditch to a point about 1/4 mile north of Lil Falls where it joins theUpper Trail. Access to the lower end of the flume trail can be reachedfrom the Lane Court entrance or from the new trail which cuts off of theold Carnegie Trail and follows close the seasonal creek. This new trailprovides a very gradual descent to the lower end of Hupp’s Ditch and isthe more scenic of the two connecting trails. Entrance to the CarnegieTrail is located across from 14464 Carnegie Way. At about the mid-pointof all trails you will find the “Lil Falls” interchange where all of the maintrails join together. The elevation at Lil Falls is about 2100 feet and is oneof the most beautiful spots in the Greenbelt. Plant identification signshave been placed on or near the best specimens of various plants foundalong the trails.

PG&E Flume PathwaysThe PG&E flumes that zig-zag along the Ridge provide pathways along-side. There are three major flumes in use. These are the HendricksCanal, from the Feather River’s West Branch near Stirling City to the DeSabla powerhouse; the Miocene Canal, from the Feather River’s WestBranch near Coutolenc Road to the Lime Saddle powerhouse where thewater is discharged into the Lower Miocene Canal along Highway 70 tothe Coal Canyon powerhouse; and one from Butte Creek below ButteMeadows which goes along the upper Butte Canyon to the De Sabla pow-erhouse. The paths are not policed, and can be dangerous. PG&E ownsthe right-of-way of these flumes and paths but much of them are on pri-vate property. Next to being fun places to hike, the flumes are rich in his-tory. The Miocene Canal pathway is the most popular.Access via the trailbehind the Feather River Hospital, which runs into the path where you’llbe able to stroll over 18-inch wide catwalks. These catwalks run direct-ly over troughs of flowing water where there is no ground for a foot path,use caution. The trail is a healthy 7-mile hike.

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Birding

Fishing

Note for Dog Owners Paradise has very strict leash laws, as does Butte County.Very few if anyparks and trails allow pets. If you must bring your dog, be aware of reg-ulations where you go to avoid being cited for a violation.The Paradise Memorial Trailway which extends the length of Paradisewill allow dogs, leashed. You must also pick up after your pet.The Hiking Trails in Paradise Pines are open to dogs, again they must beleashed. Stop by the Paradise Pines Owners Association recreation officeon Wycliff Way for a map of the trails.Dogs may be permitted in certain areas of Bidwell Park (in Chico) ifleashed, and permitted in the Upper Bidwell Park area unleashed. Also,along the PG&E flume trails you may take your dog on leash.

The bird tour... head east on Hwy. 70 to Pentz Road. Turn left and you areon your way to Paradise where you can view a variety of mountain birdspecies. You will pass the Lime Saddle Recreation Area of Lake Orovilleon your right and travel approximately 10 miles up Pentz Road before itdead ends at Skyway. Turn right on Skyway towards Paradise Pines. Thenext stop is the Upper Ridge Nature Preserve. Take a left on CrestonRoad, off Skyway. Turn right on Ponderosa which will lead you into theUpper Ridge Nature Preserve.

The Upper Ridge Nature Preserve is a 120-acre wilderness area con-sisting of several walking trails and scenic loops. On your walk, you arelikely to spot bird species such as the Whitecrowned sparrow, Gold-crowned sparrow, European starling,American robin, Steller’s jay, band-tailed pigeon, and the northern flicker. The preserve is located on Bureauof Land Management property managed by the Upper Ridge WildernessArea. For more information or trail guides, contact David Anderson at530-873-1787.

Fishing locations in the area:

• Kunkle Reservoir (Pentz Road a few miles south of Pearson)

• Lime Saddle - Nelson Bar Area

• Lake Oroville

• Paradise Lake (by permit only, P.I.D.)Fishing year round in winter fishing area. Seasonal Fishing and boat-ing allowed from last Saturday in April to November 15, in all area notposted off limits or no trespassing. Paradise Lake is a domestic watersupply. Please help keep it clean.• West Branch Feather River• Philbrook Reservoir • Butte Creek• DeSabla Reservoir - on dam and east shore only• High Lakes (recommend 4 wheel drive - 15 miles North of Inskip)

Courtesy of www.OnTheRidge.com


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LAKE OROVILLE is one of California’s recreational gems and wascreated by the Oroville Dam! Nestled in the Sierra Foothills, it is

one California's largest and least developed lakes. The Dam was com-pleted in 1968 and stands 770 feet high and is 6,920 feet long at the top.

Quickly becoming known as the place to fish, Lake Oroville is recog-nized as one of the best bass fishing lakes in the Western United Statesand annually hosts one of the largest bass tournaments in the State ofCalifornia. Anglers test their skills fishing for Spotted Bass, ChinookSalmon, Catfish and Rainbow Trout.

There are two marinas that service Lake Oroville. Lake OrovilleMarina located off Pentz Road and Bidwell Canyon Marina, off high-way 162 in Oroville.

Bidwell Canyon Marina has evolved to a full-service marina: every-thing from gasoline and groceries to telephone, bait and tackle. All yearlong the marina rents patio boats, jet skis, fishing boats, slips and buoys.Houseboats are available in a variety of models from cozy crafts thatsleep 4, to the luxury models that sleep 10-12, and come complete withhot tubs, wet bars and all the amenities.

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By Carrie E. Marino-Ank

WHAT DO YOU CALL a group of people who want something fordecades, and don’t stop until they get it?

The Paradise Performing Arts Center Committee.A 30 year labor of love has become a reality. Finally, after many

years a victorious Paradise Performing Arts Center committee host-ed a gala opening for 800 people. On hand, was long-time supporterand current board member, Mary Ryan.

Ryan remembers, “When we moved to Paradise in 1972, peoplewere talking about needing an auditorium.” In 1978, the real workbegan, an ad-hoc committee was formed,” she said. Then, the practi-cal matter of raising funds began. “We had a hundred dollar a platedinner, we had rummage sales, the typical things you do to raisemoney. In 1979 we formed a non-profit corporation.”Very slowly, the efforts began to pay off. Though, Ryan admits, it was

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taking so long that it was difficult not to become a little discouragedoccasionally. Ryan said, “I knew it was going to happen when westarted, or I wouldn’t have stuck with it over the years,”

Community support continued to build, and much of the $2.4 mil-lion total that was eventually raised by 1999, was helping the projectbuild up steam. There was one large$250,000 anonymous gift, $50,000 fromParadise resident, Lois Kroh, and $25,000from Long’s Drugs, and numerous otherbusiness and private supporters. By 1985,the actual structure was finally started.

“The part that was visibly the mostexciting, for me anyway,” Ryan said, “waswhen they put up the framework withthose big cranes and huge pieces ofmetal. That to me was really exciting.”

Between the scores of dedicated peoplewho helped year after year, to the individuals and businesses that

donated funds, the Paradise PerformingArts Center was completed, and openedto wide-eyed and impressed reviews inJanuary 1999. The evening was a hugesuccess, with almost 800 people in atten-dance.

The Paradise Performing Arts Center isa tremendous asset to the Ridge, it wasdesigned for everyone’s use. Today peo-ple from all over the Valley can enjoy thewonderful acoustics and theatrical tech-nology of this world class performingarts center. A concert, a choir, a play will

be greatly enhanced by the state-of-the-art computerized digital sound system, it

offers the latest technology available in the world of sound today.The auditorium seats 769 in plush, comfortable theater seats. Manybear the name of the person who donated the seat, or the name of aloved one, in whose memory it was donated.It may have been years in the building but it was well worth the wait.

The auditorium has been coined the “Jewel of the Foothills”by one ofthe consultants working through the architect.

Ryan feels It’s a very fitting name.“A jewel is something beautiful,” she said. “Something that stands

out.

If you would like a tour of the Paradise Performing Arts Center,call 872-8454, for an appointment.


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Home of the NorthernCalifornia Ballet

Annual Taste of HomeCooking School

“Jewel of the foothills,”a dream come true

SPONSORED by the Chamber of Commerce, JohnnyAppleseed Days is an annual tradition that people from all

over the state come to enjoy. It’s a celebration steeped in history,as far back as the late 1800s that show-cased the accomplishments of Ridgeorchardists and agriculturalists.

Admission is free to the two-dayevent which is held the first weekendin October at the Terry AsheRecreation Park and the VeteransMemorial Hall on Skyway in the heartof downtown Paradise.

Each year the fair features craft andfood booths, and lots of great enter-tainment and demonstrations. Local businesses set up “Get-to-know-us” booths and game booths for the children.

For those who like to get an early start on the celebration,the annual early-bird pancake breakfast is put on by the

sheriff ’s department. Pancakes, sausage, juice andcoffee are served up from 7 am to 11 am.

The most anticipated part of the JohnnyAppleseed Days festivities is the classicapple pie. Buy it by the slice — offereda la mode — or buy the whole pie. Butget there early-they run out every year!

For more information call the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce

at 530-877-9356

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Abundant Wildlife

LAKE OROVILLE PARKS AND RECA State Recreation Area therefore all State of California parking andlaunching fees apply. With some 160 miles of shoreline you’ll find hikingtrails, campsites and more. (530) 538-2200.

LAKE OROVILLE MARINAOffers a selection of houseboats, deck cruisers, powerboats and personalwatercraft to rent, for satisfying your love of the outdoors. Services include:buoy & slip rentals, fuel dock & launch ramp, marina convenience store &snack bar. Campgrounds nearby. Located in the Lime Saddle RecreationArea at 3428 Pentz Road, Paradise. (530) 877-2414

HORSEBACK RIDINGThe Ridge has many great places to go horseback riding. What a greatway to enjoy the scenery. Stabling facilities are available at:

Doon Grade Ranch - 16101 Doon Grade, Magalia (530) 873-8132

Golden West Stables - 5747 Round Valley Ranch Road (530) 877-2431

High ’N Dry Farm - 3849 Silvera Court (530) 872-4454

Trails of Paradise Equestrian Center - 4791 Round Valley Ranch Road(530) 877-6632

Loafer Creek Equestrian Campground South end of Lake Oroville (530) 538-2200

BALL PARK & RIDING ARENAOn Forest Service Road off Clark Road. There are two parks, a ridingarena, and a summer Day Camp area.

GOLFIf you enjoy golf, unwind and hit a few balls at:

Lava Creek Golf Course 5325 Clark Rd (530) 872-4653. The course is 9holes, 2,200 yards, driving range, Par 34.

Paradise Pines Golf Course, 13917 South Park Drive, (530) 873-1111.The course is 9 holes, 5,200 yards, Par 68, Rating 64.6

Tuscan Ridge Golf Club, the course is a 165 acre site 5 miles from high-way 99 on Skyway (530) 343-3862. 18 holes, 7,000 yards, par 72, withmultiple tee boxes, grass tee driving range.

BICYCLING, WALKING, JOGGING Paradise Memorial Trail WayOld railroad right of way which goes the length of Paradise, approxi-mately 4 miles, one way. Starting at Skyway and Neal Road, it takes aneasy uphill climb to Skyway and Clark Road. There is cross traffic at var-ious locations where the trail crosses major streets.

TENNIS COURTSParadise High School (Maxwell Drive) has lighted courts.


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Treasures From Paradise

An Eclectic Array of Antiquesand Collectibles872-4200

6051 Skyway, Paradise

Aunt Mabel’sGeneral Store

Fine Collectibles,Antiques, Furniture

872-778335 Pearson Rd., Paradise

SkywayAntique Mall

Antiques & Collectibles

877-65036118 Skyway, Paradise

Jeannie’sConsignment

Antiques, Good Used Furnishings,Estate Liquidations

877-66508670 Skyway


September 12 & 13CGA “Run for Cash” ShowPresented by Paradise Horsemen’s Association873-4787 or 876-0882.

September 12 & 13Days of Living HistoryPresented by Gold Nugget Museum Reliving 100 years of history on theridge. Crafts, demonstrations, hands-on activities, food and fun. Held at theGold Nugget Museum, 502 PearsonRoad in Paradise, 872-8722.

September 19OktoberfestAuthentic German food, dancing &live music. Sponsored by the ParadiseRotary International - Veterans Hall 877-7471

September 20Fun Fashion Show &LuncheonPresented by the Cinderella’s Closet on theRidgeCinderella’s Closet on the Ridge pre-sents their fifth annual Fun FashionShow and luncheon. 1:00 p.m. SeniorCenter, 877 Nunneley Road, Paradise.Mary Ellen at 877-2192

September 20CSHA English/Western ShowPresented by Paradise Horsemen’s Association873-4787 or 876-0882

September TBABrews & BluesMusic & barbeque at the ParadiseCommunity Park - Sponsored by theParadise Post and the ParadiseExchange Club

September 30Johnny Appleseed Pie BakingPresented by the Paradise Ridge Senior CenterHeld at 9:00 a.m. at the Paradise RidgeSenior Center located at 877 NunneleyRoad in Paradise, 877-1733

October 2009

October 1 & 2Johnny Appleseed Pie BakingPresented by the Paradise Ridge Senior Center~ See description below

October 3 & 17CGA Gymkhana Presented by Paradise Horsemen’s Association873-4787 or 876-0882.

October 3 & 4JohnnyAppleseedDaysPresented by theParadise RidgeChamber of CommerceThe Ridge’s annualfall festival celebrating “everythingapple!” Foods, crafts, games, andentertainment. Terry Ashe Park andVeteran’s Memorial Hall, Skyway inParadise. 877-9356 or visit www.par-adisechamber.com.

Date TBATaste of Home CookingSchool October - Sponsored by the ParadisePost and Taste of Home magazine. Acooking demo from dinner to dessert877-4413.

October 18Spaghetti FeedPresented by the Paradise Ridge Senior CenterHeld at 1:00 p.m. at the Paradise RidgeSenior Center, 877 Nunneley Road inParadise, 877-1733

October 25PHA Halloween PlaydayPresented by Paradise Horsemen’s AssociationTime 11-4 p.m. 873-4787 or 876-0882.

October 31Community HalloweenPresented by Paradise Recreation & Park Dist.Terry Ashe Park will hold theCommunity Halloween at 6626Skyway, Paradise, 872-6393

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November 2009

November 1Bazaar & Bake SalePresented by Honey Run Covered Bridge Assn.This benefit is for Honey Run Bridge.Crafts by local Artesian. 7:00 a.m. to11:00 a.m. Honey Run Road. Patriceor Carol at 876-8483.

November 5 –22Gilligan’s

Island Presented by Theatre on

the RidgeBased on the classic

TV sitcom about an unlike-ly group of characterswashed up on a deserted

island together after a 3-hour tourgoes wrong, this musical “tale” hasevery-thing - comedy, heart, drama,nostalgia, and singable songs.Beginning with the theme song(selected the No.1 TV theme song ofall time), these familiar shipwreckedcharacters endure all the natural dis-asters that befall them...hurricanes,quicksand, etc. as they learn to getalong and survive. But their biggestchallenge is the UFO and its Alien whomonitors their behavior. By the end ofthe play, the castaways manage todefeat the extraterrestrial and save theentire planet while still stayingmarooned themselves. Tickets: Chico,The Vagabond Rose, 343-1110 orParadise, Fir Street Gallery, 872-8889.877-5760 or visit the website:

www.totr.org

November TBAHoliday Preview inParadisePresented by the Paradise Business Assn.& Antique/Collectibles AssociationMerchants from the ParadiseBusiness Association andAntique/Collectibles Associationcombine for three days of salesprices, Christmas music andsnacks.A raffle will be conductedfor a huge gift basket of Paradisemerchandise and coupons.Customers get a free raffle ticketfrom each that visit. 872-2112 or877-6503.

November 7CGA Gymkhana (raindateNovember 14th)Presented by Paradise Horsemen’s Association873-4787 or 876-0882

December 2009

December 5-6Christmas Caroling onHorseback Presented by Paradise Horsemen’s AssociationFirst weekend in December.873-4787 or 876-0882

Dec. 5Christmas inParadise

Santa’s arrival inParadise, music,

entertainmentand tree light-ing. LightedTruck Paradetoo! ParadiseC o m m u n i t y

Park. 872-6393.

December 6Gilligan’s Island Presented by Theatre on the Ridge

~ See description in November

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Nutcracker”Ballet

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California Ballet.Friday and Saturday,

7:15 p.m. with matineesat 2:15 p.m. Saturday &

Sunday. Paradise Performing ArtCenter, 777 Nunneley Road, Paradise.872-8454.

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Accountants

Robert A. Gustafson, CPA7076-A SkywayParadise • 872-1000

LeGassick & Associates, Inc.5898 Clark Road, Ste 1Paradise • 877-9912

Acupuncturists

Heavenly Herbs &Acupuncture

8093 SkywayParadise • 877-7003

Advertising

AT&T Yellow Pages11249 Gold County Blvd. #100Gold River • (916) 852-3044

Bourbon Hill, LTD PO Box 462Paradise • 872-8899

Buttons Plus2279 Nord AvenueChico • 345-6049

Stott Outdoor Advertising13456 Browns Valley DriveChico • 342-3235

Valley Yellow PagesIndependence Circle Ste. 110 Chico • 896-8200

Antiques & Collectibles

Attic Treasures Mall7409 SkywayParadise • 876-1541

Aunt Mabel’s General Store35 Pearson RoadParadise • 872-7783

Jeannie’s Consignment8672 SkywayParadise • 877-6650

Skyway Antique Mall6118 SkywayParadise • 877-6503

Treasures From Paradise6051 SkywayParadise • 872-4200

Apartments

Shadowbrook Apartments1090 Shadowbrook WayParadise • 872-1024

Art Galleries/Supplies

Fir Street Gallery & Gifts6256 SkywayParadise • 872-8889

House of Color700 Fir StreetParadise • 877-4637

Assisted Living

Oak Knoll Senior Living1007 Buschmann RoadParadise • 872-3344Lic. #045001879

Sunshine Elder Care1456 Sun ManorParadise • 877-4463

Attorneys

Atherton, Christian A. AAL7448 SkywayParadise • 877-6332

Baker, Thomas E. AAL722 Fir StreetParadise • 872-3515

McKernan, Lanam, Bakke, &Williams, LLP

732 Fir StreetParadise • 877-4961


For information on becoming a Chamber member call Paradise RidgeChamber of Commerce, 877-9356.

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Automotive

Big O Tires5995 Skyway Paradise • 872-1385

Hal’s Honey Run Automotive 7406 SkywayParadise • 877-0660

Hobbie Auto Center1250 Oro Dam Blvd.Oroville • 533-4626

John Hair’s Auto Sales8200 SkywayParadise • 872-0500

Les Schwab Tire Center6308 SkywayParadise • 877-2424

Pearson Road CollisionRepair

119 Pearson Road Paradise • 872-5627

Sovereign Engineering Off Road Center


Banks

Bank of the West6405 Clark RoadParadise • 877-8891

Sierra Central Credit Union5175 SkywayParadise • 872-7749

Tri Counties Bank6848-Q SkywayParadise • 872-2992

Washington Mutual6669 Clark RoadParadise • 1-800-788-7000

Wells Fargo Bank6930 SkywayParadise • 872-0813

Beauty Care

Dream Makers5420-C Clark RoadParadise • 872-4247

Mary Kay Cosmetics-Ann Fry

6087 Vista Knolls DriveParadise • 877-5290

Mary Kay Cosmetics - Gail Holmes

14227 Decatur DriveMagalia • 873-0152

Paradise Skin Care,Salon & Day Spa

5898 Clark Road, Ste. 4Paradise • 872-4503

Bed & Breakfast

Chapelle de L’Artiste Chateau & Retreat

215 Wayland RoadParadise • 228-0941

Bicycles

The Bicycle Shop6133 SkywayParadise • 872-9363

Blood Bank/Center

Blood Source555 Rio Lindo Ave.Chico • 893-5433

Bowling

Tall Pines Entertainment5445 Clark RoadParadise • 872-2695

Business Counseling/Services

Gitman & Associates5542 Clark RoadParadise • 872-0948

SCORE1324 Mangrove #114Chico • 872-3912

Business & Economic Development

Tri County EconomicDevelopment Corp.

3120 Cohasset Rd., Suite 5Chico • 893-8732

Candies

CocoAmatrice ArtisanChocolates


Chamber members cont.


Darlene’s Fine Chocolates6014-D Clark RoadParadise • 872-8434

Joy Lyn’s Candies1183 Bille RoadParadise • 872-9167

Candle Makers

HeavenScent Candles,Gifts & More5878 Clark RoadParadise • 877-2900

Carpet & Rugs

Dick’s Floor Covering5833 SkywayParadise • 877-5019

Floors Unlimited8165 SkywayParadise • 876-1282

Cellular Service & Equipment

Verizon Wireless @ SierraTech Computers

6390 Clark Road, Ste AParadise • 877-8123

Cemeteries

Paradise Cemetery Dist980 Elliott RoadParadise • 877-4493

Skyway Memorial Park13686 Old SkywayMagalia • 876-8000

Check Cashing

A-1 Check Cashing6451 SkywayParadise • 872-7500

Chiropractic

Peak Health Chiropractic6002-A Clark RoadParadise • 876-8484

Christmas Trees

Mountain View Trees1986 Mountain View Dr.Paradise • 872-0165

Churches

Craig MemorialCongregational Church

5665 Scottwood Rd.Paradise 877-3254

First Baptist Church6500 Clark RoadParadise • 877-3532

First Christian Church5738 Pentz RoadParadise • 877-9923

Our Savior Lutheran Church6404 Pentz RoadParadise • 877-7321

Paradise Alliance Church6491 Clark RoadParadise • 877-7069

Paradise Church of Christ1181 Pearson RoadParadise • 877-7479

Paradise Church of ReligiousScience

789 Bille RoadParadise • 877-5673

Paradise Lutheran Church780 Luther DriveParadise • 877-3549

Paradise United MethodistChurch

6722 Clark RoadParadise • 877-5989

City Government

Paradise Town Hall5555 SkywayParadise • 872-6291

Clothing

Back at the Ranch6194 SkywayParadise • 877-4461

Buttons & Bows Inc./B&B Tuxedo’s

6200 Clark Rd. Suite CParadise • 877-8151

Clubs & Non Profit Organizations

American Cancer Society754 Mangrove Ave.Chico • 872-2674


Big Brothers Big Sistersof Butte County

358 E. 6th Street/P.O. Box 7222Chico • 343-8407

Blood Source555 Rio Lindo Ave.Chico • 893-5433

BNI Business Networking on the Ridge

145 Pearson RoadParadise • 877-6262

Boys & Girls Club of theNorth Valley


Butte College Small BusinessDevelopment Center

19 Williamsburg LaneChico • 895-9017

California Vocations, Inc.1620 Cypress Lane/P.O. Box 538Paradise • 877-4146

Care Net of Paradise6189 Clark RoadParadise • 876-1113

Feather River HealthFoundation

P.O. Box 1466Paradise • 872-7166

Gold Nugget Museum502 Pearson RoadParadise • 872-8722

Hispanic Chamber ofCommerce of No. Calif.

3209 EsplanadeChico • 879-0182

Letip of Paradise205 Pearson RoadParadise • 877-8881

Made In Paradise7323-A SkywayParadise • 872-3296

Paradise Art Center5564 Almond StreetParadise • 877-7402

Paradise Business &Professional Lions Club


Paradise BusinessAssociation

692 Meyers LaneParadise • 872-2112

Paradise Center ForTolerance & Non-violence


Paradise Community ChorusP.O. Box 1043Magalia • 873-4154

Paradise CommunityFoundation

6249 Skyway/P.O. Box 2095Paradise • 876-8033

Paradise Garden ClubP.O. Box 1246Paradise • 872-7771

Paradise Gem and MineralClub


Paradise Horseman'sAssociation


Paradise Pines PropertyOwners Association

14211 Wycliff WayMagalia • 873-1114

Paradise Pines Women’s ClubP.O. Box 873Magalia • 877-6913

Paradise Preschool6722 Clark RoadParadise • 877-8155

Paradise Ridge DemocraticClub


Paradise Ridge Senior Center877 NunneleyParadise • 877-1733

Paradise Rod & Gun Club,Inc.


Paradise Rotary ClubP.O. Box 820Paradise • 877-6309

Paradise Symphony Society, Inc.P.O. Box 1892Paradise • 877-8042

Private Industry Council ofButte County

202 Mara Loma DriveOroville • 538-6798



Quota Club International of Paradise


Ridge QuiltersP.O. Box 1668Paradise • 872-1622

Sons of ItalyP.O. Box 603Paradise, CA 95967877-9937

Table Mountain Lodge No. 124, F. &A.M.

5934 Clark Road/PO Box 212Paradise • 877-7852

The Exchange Club ofParadise


The Salvation ArmyP.O. Box 663Paradise • 872-1534

Topcats on the Ridge, Inc.P.O. Box 2281Paradise • 872-8112

Tri County EconomicDevelopment Corp.

3120 Cohasset Rd., Suite 5Chico • 893-8732

United Way of Butte-GlennCounties

P.O. Box 3829Chico • 342-7898

Valley Oak Children’sServices

287 Rio Lindo Ave.Chico • 895-3572

Youth For Change7200 SkywayParadise • 877-1965

Coffee Shops

Coffee’s On 6344 Skyway, Paradise • 877-75786653-B Clark, Paradise • 877-9578

Coin Shops‘

Paradise Coin/ Dogtown Territorial

6848 U SkywayParadise • 872-3363

Commercial Cleaning

A-1 Commercial Cleaning13571 South Park DriveMagalia • 873-2097

Computer Services

Sierra Tech Computers 6390 Clark RoadParadise • 877-8123

Tech Guys, Inc.6148 Center StreetParadise • 872-0707

ConstructionC & C Roofing

14796 Nimshew Magalia • 873-0744

Mark Seufert Construction932 Wagstaff Road/P.O. Box 188Paradise • 520-3718

Copy Services

PIP Printing 597-B Pearson RoadParadise • 877-7471

Post Net6038-A Clark RoadParadise • 872-8554

Costumes

Kitty’s Costume Designs774 Birch StreetParadise • 774-3388

Dance InstructionDonn Thomson SquareDance Caller

5888 Oakmore DriveParadise • 872-1962

Dentists

Harvey D. Parrott, DDS5975 Almond StreetParadise • 877-2313

W. Ron Wilson, DDS7070 SkywayParadise • 877-7661

Disabled Services

Work Training Center for theHandicapped

1080 Ewald CourtParadise • 877-1366



Dry Cleaning Services

The Cleaning Connection6032-A Clark RoadParadise • 877-8678

Employment Services

Anderson & Associates, Inc.383 A Connors CourtChico • 891-1955

Gitman & Associates693 Fir StreetParadise • 872-0948

Engineers - Civil & Structural

Wegener Engineering Group6402 SkywayParadise • 877-4049

Equipment Rentals

Ace Rentals5810 Clark RoadParadise • 877-4519

Feed Store

Skyway Feed & Pet Supply5990 Foster RoadParadise • 877-1019

Whisker Pines Pet Food 14122 SkywayMagalia • 873-7099

Financial Planners

Robert B. Anderson, CFP7054 SkywayParadise • 877-4111

Buzzard, Donna - RJFS,Financial Advisor

6848-Q SkywayParadise • 332-2323

Raymond James Financial6707 Clark RoadParadise • 872-9400

Frank Maynard and Ass.7030-B SkywayParadise • 877-1772

Floor Covering

Dick’s Floor Covering5833 SkywayParadise • 877-5019

Floors Unlimited8165 SkywayParadise • 876-1282

Florists

The Country Touch6002 Clark Road #CParadise • 877-0261

Fuller’s Flowers6848 D SkywayParadise • 877-7646

Food Stores

Holiday Quality Foods6848-L SkywayParadise • 877-7621

Paradise Grocery Outlet6026 Clark Road, Suite A Paradise • 876-9687

Safeway Inc.6020 Clark RoadParadise • 877-7923

Frame Shops


Victorian Lady9189 SkywayParadise • 966-5634

Fruit Growers &Shippers

Noble Orchard Co.7050 SkywayParadise • 877-4784

Furniture/Home Furnishings

The Best Choice Quality Pre-OwnedFurnishings and Estate Items

795 Elliott RoadParadise • 876-0111

Garbage Collection

Norcal Waste Systems ofButte County, Inc

2720 South Fifth Ave.Oroville • 533-5868



Northern Recycling & WasteServices

920 American WayParadise • 876-3340

Waste Management2569 Scott Ave.Chico • 877-2777

Gas/Propane

Fastrip Food Store No. 47-9099190 SkywayParadise • 876-0600

Reliance Propane5311 SkywayParadise • 872-7740

Gas Stoves

Frank’s Air Conditioning &Heating

5655 Almond StreetParadise • 877-8881

Gift Baskets

Ceilidh (Ka-lee) Baskets5571 Woodsmuir LaneParadise • 877-1066

Howdy! Welcome Program6240 Clark Road, Ste. AParadise • 876-8891

Gift Stores

Fir Street Gallery & Gifts6256 SkywayParadise 872-8889


Glass Sales & Service

Andy’s Bullseye Repair5535 Garden View Lane Paradise • 877-7387

Miller Glass, Inc.5999 Foster RoadParadise • 877-9300

Golf Courses

Lava Creek Golf Course5325 Clark RoadParadise • 872-4653

Tuscan Ridge Golf Course3100 SkywayParadise • 624-7006

Hardware Store

Thomas Ace Hardware5720 Clark Road Paradise • 877-4442

Health/Nutrition

Country Harvest7126 Skyway, Suite FParadise • 877-1472

Herbalife Ind. Dist.265 Roe RoadParadise • 872-2078

Nature’s Pantry6008-D Clark RoadParadise • 872-0549

Health Clubs/Gyms

Beyond Fitness7224 SkywayParadise, CA • 877-7500

Curves6848-G SkywayParadise • 877-8300

Fit One Athletic Club6854 Pentz RoadParadise • 872-2232

Health Spas

Dream Makers/Saving Face5420-C Clark RoadParadise • 872-4247

Paradise Skin Care Salon & Day Spa

5898 Clark Road #4Paradise • 872-4503

Serenity Day Spa7078 SkywayParadise • 876-9672

Hearing Aid CenterParadise Hearing & BalanceCenter


Heating & Air

Del Johnson AC & Heating1147 Wagstaff RoadParadise • 877-4564

Frank’s Air Conditioning &Heating

5655 Almond StreetParadise • 877-8881



Hobby StoresParadise Hobbies

491 Pearson RoadParadise • 877-6447

Home/Garden AccentsGarden Whimseys


Ice Cream

Baskin Robbins6616-G Clark RoadParadise • 872-0310

Industrial Controls

Compac Engineering, Inc.1111 Noffsinger LaneParadise • 872-2044

Insurance

Allstate Insurance/Ken Baker

5498 Skyway, Suite AParadise • 872-4644

Calif. State Auto Assn.6332 Clark RoadParadise • 872-2236

Farmers Insurance Group5778 Clark RoadParadise • 877-7656

InterWest Insurance Services,Inc.

1357 E. Lassen Ave #100Chico • 895-1010

Nevin & Witt Insurance6848 H SkywayParadise • 872-0111

Sierra West Insurance ServiceP.O. Box 1960Paradise • 872-1121

Titus-Leavitt Insurance5550 Skyway, Suite DParadise • 872-5555

Younger & AssociatesInsurance & Financial


International Studies

China Ventures WestP.O. Box 3307Paradise • 877-7769

Landscape Services

Randy Bellucci’s Landscaping1900-12 Oro Dam Blvd. Ste. 237Oroville • 774-6489

Lodging

Comfort Inn5475 Clark RoadParadise • 876-0191

Lantern Inn5799 Wildwood LaneParadise • 877-5553

Paradise Inn5423 SkywayParadise • 877-2127

Paulson’s Motel6445 Pentz RoadParadise • 877-2379

Ponderosa Gardens Motel Inc.7010 SkywayParadise • 872-9094

Marinas

Lake Oroville Marina3428 Pentz Road Paradise • 877-2883

Massage Therapy

Deborah Jones, CMT6137 SkywayParadise • 570-9544

Palms of ParadiseTherapeutic Massage

5757 Almond St.Paradise • 877-7256

MediaDeer Creek Broadcasting,LLC

2654 Cramer LaneChico • 345-0021

Great Adventures Pub. Co.2057 Mitchell AvenueOroville • 533-2170

Radio Chico1459 Humboldt RoadChico • 899-3600

Medical

Feather River Hospital5974 Pentz RoadParadise • 877-9361



Dean Hadley, MD6283 Clark Road #3Paradise • 872-0220

Immediate Care MedicalCenter


Paradise Medical Group7056 B SkywayParadise • 872-6650

Medical Mobility Equipment

Hometown Mobility & Lift4047 Neal Road #3Paradise • 877-58081

Mobile Home Parks

Pine Ridge Travel TrailerPark

5084 Pentz RoadParadise • 877-0677

Pinecrest Mobile Home Park1590 Young AvenueParadise • 877-4351

Quail Trails Village5110 Pentz RoadParadise • 877-6581

Mortgage Companies

Access Real Estate LendingP.O. Box 1989Paradise • 877-5123

American Pacific Mortgage6200 Clark Road, Suite AParadise • 877-9464

Choice One Funding1833 Dean RoadParadise • 877-9700

Countrywide Home Loans110 Mission Ranch Blvd.Chico • 897-6070

Gold Country Lenders, Inc.7080-B SkywayParadise • 877-3455

Pacific Mortgage Consultants1657 Lighty LaneParadise • 872-3101

MortuariesNewton-Bracewell Cremation& Funeral Services

14130-B SkywayMagalia • 873-7602

Paradise Chapel of the Pines5691 Almond StreetParadise • 877-4991

Rose Chapel, FD8996382 Clark RoadParadise • 877-4923

Movie Theaters

Paradise Cinema 76701 Clark RoadParadise • 872-7800

Moving ServicesTwo Men and a Truck

249 W. 8th Ave.Chico • 895-8871

Music Instruction

Frank Dodini, Voice & MusicInstruction


Newspapers

Chico Enterprise Record6414 SkywayParadise • 877-7210

Chico News & Review353 E. 2nd StreetChico • 894-2300

Paradise Post5399 Clark RoadParadise • 877-4413

Notary Services

Coldwell Banker/Jo Miller7020 SkywayParadise • 872-5440

Nurseries

Paradise Garden Center5557 Clark RoadParadise • 877-5678

Office Equipment/ Repair/Supplies

Advanced DocumentConcepts

702 Nord Ave.Chico • 893-8711

Carolyn’s Office Products450 Pearson RoadParadise • 877-8806



Ray Morgan Company3131 EsplanadeChico • 343-6065

Stationers Hallmark Shop6626-A Clark RoadParadise • 877-0568

Optometrists

Robert DiPietro, OD6585 Clark Road, Suite # 400Paradise • 877-2250

Packaging/Shipping

The UPS Store6616 Clark Road, Suite DParadise • 876-9053

Painters & Supplies

Corlin Paint6032-E Clark RoadParadise • 872-7095

Powell Painting, Inc.6090 Lucky John RoadParadise • 877-2862

Performing Arts

Paradise Performing ArtsCenter

777 NunneleyParadise • 872-8454

Theatre on the Ridge3735 Neal RoadParadise • 877-5760

Pharmacies/Photo Finishing

Rite Aid – Magalia14115 Lakeridge CircleMagalia • 873-0800

Physical Therapy

Ridge Physical Therapy &Wellness Center

5537 Black Olive DriveParadise • 877-7744

Printers & Signs

Graphic Impressions7654-B SkywayParadise • 877-7430

Paradise Printing Co.657 Pearson RoadParadise • 872-7840

PIP Printing & DocumentServices

597-B Pearson RoadParadise • 877-7471

Wilson Printing Company816 Elliott RoadParadise • 877-8721

Property Management

CB Properties5848 Skyway Suite #1Paradise • 877-8400

Psychologists/Counseling

Paradise Center For HealthyLiving

5913 Clark Road, Ste. CParadise • 872-4325

Quilts - Retail

Morning Star Quilts43 Pearson RoadParadise • 876-3243

Real Estate

Century 21 Select Real Estate,Inc.

5350 SkywayParadise • 872-6805Abbie Rumminger • 873-6168

Coldwell Banker PonderosaReal Estate

7020 SkywayParadise • 877-5449Lynn Franklin • 872-5435Cindy Haskett • 872-5419Jo Miller • 872-5440

Coldwell Banker/Steve Williams Team


Paradise Ass. of Realtors6178 Center StreetParadise • 877-7626

Re/Max of Paradise6635 Clark RoadParadise • 872-5880

Real Estate Professionals205 Pearson RoadParadise • 872-1600Diana DeSpain • 876-3307Sean Ballard • 876-3305



United Country Real Estate5420 SkywayParadise • 877-1791

Recycling Services

Northern Recycling & WasteServices

920 American WayParadise • 876-3340

Waste Management2569 Scott Ave.Chico • 877-2777

Restaurants

Asian Garden Restaurant5225 SkywayParadise • 872-8384

Burger King7300 SkywayParadise • 872-1426

Canteena6067 SkywayParadise • 877-5215

Casa De Paradiso5667 Clark Rd.Paradise • 877-4107

Comeback Diner, The6053 Clark RoadParadise • 877-9466

Cozy Diner of Paradise6371 SkywayParadise • 872-7008

Fosters Freeze646 Pearson RoadParadise • 877-3180

Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant


Italian Garden6929 SkywayParadise • 876-9988

Izzy’s Burger Spa/ Paradise460 Pearson RoadParadise • 872-1266

Kalico Kitchen7099 SkywayParadise • 877-1255

La Comida6155 SkywayParadise • 877-5246

Smokie MountainSteakhouse & Lounge


Retail - Specialty

Trailhead Adventures, LLC6265 SkywayParadise • 877-6876

Retirement Living

Feather River CanyonRetirement Residence

5900 Canyon View DriveParadise • 877-2207

Oak Knoll Senior Living1007 Buschmann RoadParadise • 872-3344

RoofingC & C Roofing

14796 NimshewMagalia • 873-0744

Schools

Achieve Charter School 771 Elliott RoadParadise • 872-4100

Butte College Small BusinessDevelopment Ctr.

19 Williamsburg LaneChico • 895-9017

Paradise Adventist Academy5699 Academy DriveParadise • 877-6540

Paradise Preschool6722 Clark RoadParadise • 877-8155

Paradise Unified SchoolDistrict


Scrapbooks

Paradise Scrapbook Boutique6539 SkywayParadise • 876-8037

Sr. Citizens Center

Paradise Ridge Senior Center877 NunneleyParadise • 877-1733



Septic Services

Dobrich Septic ServicePO Box 1681Magalia • 873-0199

Shoes

City Shoes6268 SkywayParadise • 877-4969

Social Services

Catalyst Domestic ViolenceServices

330 Wall Street, Ste. #40Chico • 343-7711

Paradise Strive Center6626 SkywayParadise • 877-2023

Valley Oak Children’sServices

287 Rio Lindo Ave.Chico • 895-3572

Sound System Rentals

John Senior Sound5082 Warnke DriveParadise • 877-1764

Souvenirs/T-Shirts

Yowzers5610 SkywayParadise • 872-9500

Sporting Goods

Ridge Sports & Screen Print5370 SkywayParadise • 872-8276

Trailhead Adventures, LLC6265 SkywayParadise • 877-6876

Sports Bar & Grill

Canteena6067 SkywayParadise • 877-5215

Stained Glass

Creative Glass Carving 6256 SkywayParadise • 872-8889

Storage - Self Service

A-1 U-Lock Self Storage5792 Clark RoadParadise • 877-6200

American Self-Storage9100 SkywayParadise • 872-1219

Five Star Mini Storage5821 Clark RoadParadise • 876-9999

Tax Service

Mobile Tax AmericaPO Box 3374Paradise • 872-2162

Taxi Service

Paradise Taxi II5552 Clark RoadParadise • 876-3200

Title Company

Bidwell Title & Escrow Co.145 Pearson RoadParadise • 877-6262

Fidelity National Title Co.6141 Center StreetParadise • 877-6268

Mid Valley Title & Escrow Co.7084 SkywayParadise • 877-4471

Travel Agencies &Bureaus

California State AutoAssociation


Paradise Travel6545 Skyway Bldg. #1, Ste. BParadise • 872-0285

Vacations In ParadisePO Box 1976Paradise • 873-0101

Tree FarmMountain View Trees

1986 Mountain View DriveParadise • 872-0165



Tree Service

Mike Goggia Tree ServicePO Box 1112Magalia • 873-9754

Sierra Tree Care386 Valley View DriveParadise • 872-7875

Truck-Renting &Leasing

Ace Rentals5810 Clark RoadParadise • 877-4519

Tuxedos

Buttons & Bows/B&BTuxedos

6200 Clark Rd. Suite CParadise • 877-8151

Veterinary Hospitals

Clark Road Animal Hospital5799 Clark RoadParadise • 872-5111

Whispering Pines Pet Clinic14632 SkywayMagalia • 873-1136

Video Production/ Taping

New Vision MediaP.O. Box 6148Chico • 873-0636

Video StoresParadise Video


VineyardsGrey Fox Vineyard

90 Grey Fox LaneOroville • 589-3920

Water Companies

Del Oro Water Company14147 LakeridgeMagalia 873-0377

Paradise Irrigation DistrictP.O. Box 2409Paradise 877-4971

Welcome Services

Howdy! Welcome Program6240 Clark Road, Ste. AParadise • 876-8891

Welcome Wagon1592 Shady Glen CourtChico • 513-2354

Yarn Supplies

Knit Wits6311 SkywayParadise • 877-9276

* * * For information on becoming aChamber member call ParadiseRidge Chamber of Commerce,877-9356.



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