MAGAZINE: October 2009 ISSUE
Celebrating Our 3rd Year
October 01, 2009
Sweet treats, bountiful harvests and birthday candles are some of the things that make October so special to us. Its been three years since we introduced ourselves to you, and we are so humbled by how you have welcomed us into your lives.
We have had the privilege of introducing you to some of the North States most delightful places, inspirational people and hidden treasures, and in return, you have embraced us like we could have never imagined three years ago. We are so proud of our writers, photographers and designers who sprinkle their magic onto these pages, and to the advertisers who invest their hard-earned dollars with us (the testimonials on the back cover are proof positive that they believe in us). Most of all, we’re grateful to you – our loyal readers – without whom our dream could have never left our computer screens. If you’ve become engrossed in our pages, chatted with us at a community event, voted in a Top 10 contest or shopped at one of our advertisers’ businesses, you have been part of Enjoy Magazine’s success during these first three years. We can’t thank you enough.
And do we have a treat for you! If you fancy yourself a photographer, you could win the opportunity to have your art showcased on 20,000 copies of our favorite magazine. Our first-ever cover contest challenges you to enter your finest work for the chance to win some amazing prizes, including a $250 Gift Certificate from Crown Camera and a one-of-a-kind etching of your photograph, donated by our friends at Infinite Designs. And the winning shot will grace the cover of Enjoy sometime in 2010. We’ll also present our four runners up with some impressive prizes. Check our website www.enjoymagazine.net for the fine print, and then go out and get creative!
But before you do, we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy what is the highlight of our month – flipping through these pages and getting to know our North State a little bit better. On our birthday and always, it’s on the house!
Featured Content for October 2009
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Profile: Pangia Power
story: Sandie Tillery PANGIA PERFORMS AT EVERYDAY FITNESS Dramatic contrasts of color and function greet visitors and members to EveryDay Fitness, one of 2nd Saturday ArtHop’s regular venues. The work of local artists graces the walls and reflects the owners’ efforts to “expand things that bring us joy in life.” This month, EveryDay Fitness will host dancers Denise Mannion and Annie Dean, who will perform to the world and Middle Eastern music of Pangia. The gym a... More
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Interest: Star Struck
story: Jon Lewis THE STARS ARE OUT AT THE SCHREDER PLANETARIUM Who doesn’t get a thrill seeing a shooting star streaking across the nighttime sky? That same thrill is available during the day, thanks to some digital technology housed at the North State’s only astronomy public education center. Students can revel in the excitement of a fiery meteorite or asteroid at 10 am on a school day. David Ewart, director of the Schreder Planetarium, watches it happen on a regula... More
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Interest: Fiddle Fabulous
story: Beth K. Maxey photos: Brent Van Auken WESTERN OPEN FIDDLE CHAMPIONSHIPS Red Bluff residents always know when the third week in October hits, even without looking at the calendar. Fiddlers stroll the streets playing lively old-time tunes and show up at shopping centers and meetings to entertain and entice listeners. It’s Western Open time. Fiddlers from across the country have gathered in the North State for the Western Open Fiddle Championships since 1982 when it began in R... More
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Profile: Golden Touch
story: Beth K. Maxey photo: KaraStewartPhotography.com TEHAMA COUNTY'S PACIFIC SUN GOURMET Tucked away on a rural Tehama County road is a golden treasure – richly flavored Pacific Sun extra virgin olive oil pressed from locally grown, hand-harvested fruit from trees that have been in the area for decades. Pacific Sun Gourmet is part of Pacific Farms and Orchards, Inc., a family business owned by Jane Flynn and managed by her son Brendon Flynn, which grows plums, almonds and... More
Interest: Ride On
story: Jon Lewis photo: DevenCarter.com BIG BIKE WEEKEND ROLLS INTO THE REDDING CONVENTION CENTER Kool April Nites has staked out its spring territory, but when the leaves start to turn brown, it’s time for the two-wheeled vehicles to roll into town. And rumble into town they will when Big Bike Weekend, celebrating its 10th year, sets up shop Oct. 9-11 at the Redding Convention Center. While the weekend is intended as a celebration of all things big and two-wheeled, people... More
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Spotlight: Steel In Business
story and photos: Wyatt Olson 80 YEARS OF GERLINGER STEEL Anyone who has driven through downtown Redding has likely noticed the large red sign emblazoned with, “Gerlinger Steel and Supply,” but few realize that inside those retro brick buildings operates one of the oldest companies in Redding. Gerlinger Steel opened 80 years ago and has been involved with some of the most groundbreaking and important construction projects in Northern California, such as Shasta Dam, Keswick... More
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Interest: One Man's Treasures
story: Jim Dyar BRUNO TOMAINO TURNS ONE MAN’S JUNK INTO BEAUTIFUL ART Bruno Tomaino stares at a photo of a burned-out building with no roof and fresh snow lining the base. He raises his eyes. “That’s how my heart felt … cold and empty,” Tomaino explains. The photo is from the small town of Roosevelt, Utah. It was what remained of his successful auto repair shop, which burned up on Feb. 10, 1986. The fire started from a lighting fixture. It was a d... More
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Living Room: Historical Homestead
story: Kerri Regan photos: James Mazzotta THE REGANS’ WEAVERVILLE VICTORIAN HOME To a visitor, the Regan House in Weaverville offers an architectural glimpse back to the turn of the 20th century. Lofty ceilings are accented with ornate chandeliers, a formal dining area appears fit for a queen’s visit, and the multidimensional exterior has inspired local artists to capture it on canvas. Yet when Mike Regan walks these halls, he sees his family history. In the lib... More
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Top 10: Gotcha Covered
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