Here’s to the Crazy Ones
Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About…
Harvest Fest: Bids, Bites & Brews
French Country Market is from 10 AM to 3 PM this Saturday and if you want to continue the fun, plan to attend Shasta College’s Harvest Fest starting at 5 PM that same day. The College’s Agriculture, Natural Resources and Equipment Operations programs will hold their annual fall showcase and…
Compassionate Communication
Interested in communication tools that promote connection in times of conflict? Want to increase your capacity for clear expression and empathetic listening? Longing for more inner peace and less struggle? Then sign up to attend An Introduction to Compassionate Communication being held May 5, 2012 from 10 AM to 5…
Did Global Warming Lead to Syria’s Unrest?
Reds and oranges in the map above highlight lands around the Mediterranean that experienced significantly drier winters during 1971-2010 than the comparison period of 1902-2010. Joe Romm of Climate Progress argues that social unrest in Syria may have been acerbated by drought and long term climate change (global warming). The…
Simpson University For Seniors
Simpson University in Redding, CA, as part of it’s interactive lifelong Learning is offering “Personal Spiritual Formation” by Myra Perrine in five sessions from January 6-27, 2012. This course is offered in a Wednesday/Friday format from 10:20-11:45 AM. The class will focus on “how we grow in our relationship with Jesus—discovering…
Redding School of the Arts Scholastic Book Fair 12/8/11
Redding School of the Arts will hold it’s Scholastic Book Fair December 8-14, 2011. Save your holiday Book Buying until their fair. There are 1,000′s of titles to choose from – perfect for all of your family and friends. Fliers and previews will start coming home with students November 28th, and they’ll even have a [...]
Mapping Your World at Turtle Bay
Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 11 AM to 3 PM Turtle Bay Exploration Park is having an educational program Mapping Your World. Smart phones such as iPhone or Android know where you are because of built in GPS. Hyperlocal marketers are pushing discount offers from businesses surrounding where you currently are…
Constructive Conflict?
How do we move from conflict to communion? How can our differences in opinions be blessings and beneficial to us - opportunities to grow? For starters: Lower the anxiety or static in conversation so we can actually hear and connect soulfully. Use “I” statements rather than beginning a sentence with “you”. Remove…
What’s The Value of Education?
Clearly, the value of education is far more than the earning power it enables. Not only does it open doors for one to achieve his or her highest potential, but it is essential to a properly functioning democracy. Money may not be the only objective, but there is a clear…
Friends of the Library Patio Book Sale
Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 10 AM to 1 PM the Friends of Redding Library will host a bi-monthly patio book sale. Paperbacks are $ .25 and hardcover books are $ .50…
