MAGAZINE: June 2008 ISSUE
The Great Outdoors
June 01, 2008
The North State is an outdoor wonderland. What do you want to experience this summer? Will it be an adventure or a physical test? Everyone seems to have a special experience from summers past. And while the memories we make are unique, they are each wonderful in their own right.
On the extreme side of memory-making, Tom Thomas, an anesthesiologist, trekked 420 miles across the wilds of Utah. Tom is the captain of a team that will compete in Primal Quest—an expedition adventure race held in Montana this year, June 21 - July 2.
Maybe your summer memories are of a favorite coach. Jason Kelly, founder of “Add Some Color” teaches children how to be on a team… from life-lessons about teamwork to playing a sport and not being afraid to fail. “Baseball is not life or death. It’s a vehicle they can use to become young men,” says Kelly.
For Mike McFarland, his memories are about learning model building with his grandfather, whose own inspiration came in 1927 when Charles Lindbergh flew the transatlantic. Now Mike is hand building a 12-pound, radio-controlled, 100” wingspan scale model of Howard Hughes’ Spruce Goose. He plans to fly it at the Northern California Regional Float Fly event at Lake Red Bluff, June 12-14.
And we can all make new memories this summer with local entertainment favorites: The Mosquito Serenade at Anderson River Park, MarketFest in downtown Redding, the 7th annual Shingletown Star Party and the latest newcomer to Redding, the 2nd Saturday Art Hop.
So, grab a blanket or gear up for a summer full of adventure… because the North State is a great place to make some memories.
Featured Content for June 2008
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Profile: Music Man
Story: Wyatt Olson Nick Ciampi's Passion For Music For Nick Ciampi, music is life. He hears music where there is none, and he shares his love of music with everyone he encounters through teaching, performing and storytelling. It all began with the King. “When I was in second grade, I saw Elvis Presley on TV and all these girls were going nuts. It was from that point on that I wanted a guitar,” says Ciampi. His parents had a violin. So they made a deal: if he learned to play violin,... More
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Interest: The Stars are Out Tonight
Story: Erik Anderson 77th Annual Shingletown Star Party In the heart of the vacationers’ paradise of Northern California, the charming community of Shingletown enjoys an unrivaled proximity to the heavens. Even its street signs betray hints of celestial intimacy, with avenues such as Starlight Pines Road, Constellation Drive and Meteorite Way. And once every summer, an abandoned airstrip at a 4,000-foot elevation is transformed into Astronomy Street, USA – the address of destination for hu... More
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Interest: Get Inspired
Story: Kerri Regan Redding's 2nd Saturday Art Hop While browsing for a fabulous new pair of shoes in a quaint downtown boutique, a local artisan’s jewelry display catches your eye. A few blocks down at a toy shop, you stop to watch a troupe of street performers. Across the street, as you check out the latest digital camera technology, you’re captivated by a photography exhibit. Next, you catch a local dance company’s matinee performance at the historic Cascade Theatre. Before... More
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Interest: Time Machine
Story: Gary VanDeWalker The Siskiyou County Museum Mike Hendryx builds time machines transporting people into the past. From the Native American salmon nets poised over raging waters to the quiet parlor games of pioneer women, his creations introduce guests to the experience of times once hidden away in boxes in attics, bringing them to life for all who will join the adventure. For more than 20 years, Hendryx has guided people into the richness of history as the curator of the Siskiyou County Museum. More
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Top 10: A Father's Wisdom
Top Ten life lessons learned from your dad Dads... so full of wisdom, advice and unconditional love. What have you learned from your dad that you have, or will, pass on to your children? Maybe he taught you how to change a tire, throw a baseball, fly fish, ride a dirt bike or build a fort. Or maybe he taught you how much fun it is to camp or cook or root for the home team. Maybe he taught you how important family is. The lessons we learn from our dads are endless and certainly don’t stop once we’r... More