Well its official.  Last night’s DNC (Democratic National Convention) proved to be a night that will go down in history…with Barack Obama being the first black man ever to officially receive the presidential nomination from a large political party. 
Obama raised the roof at the DNC by making a suprise appearance at the event himself after former president [...]

Looking for free WiFi access around Redding?  Here’s a list of known free hotspots around the area courtesy of OpenWifiSpots.com

Well for many parents out there, the countdown is on! Many kids are excited to be returning to school to see their friends and wear their new school clothes…while others may be bummed that their fun summer is coming to a close. Whatever the case, most parents I know are ready for school to resume [...]

[ September 6, 2008; 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. September 7, 2008; 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Palo Cedro celebrates the 27th annual Honey Bee Festival September 6th and 7th at Bishop Quinn High School. Come and shop the arts and crafts booths, enjoy the Palo Cedro Bee Keepers Booth, the children’s bee hive and other great local entertainment.

Bee sure not to miss the Bee Beard demonstrations, they are sure to amaze [...]

Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) PostsJoin us at Redding’s library for art activities using a variety of media such as paint, clay, pastels.  Fun for all ages and its FREE!  Call 530.245.7253 for more information.

Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) PostsFirst 5 Shasta (available at www.first5shasta.org ) has recently published a great tool for us mothers out there that are looking for something to do with the kids.  This is a map featuring all playgrounds in Shasta County with playground equipment designed for young children under [...]

[ June 21, 2008; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] For families that are interested in sustaining their future, you need to visit the Green Baby Expo in Chico on Saturday, June 21, 2008.  “Green” means natural, healthy, organic, gentle and planet friendly, and there is no time like the present to begin making changes in your lifestyle. There will be fun, entertainment, education and lots [...]

Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) PostsMost of us have heard about this wonderfully educational exhibit from friends or family in large cities…now it is finally coming to Redding’s Own Turtle Bay Museum!  Bodies Revealed is a fascinating and real look at the human body through actual human bodies.  The bodies [...]

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Meet other local fans of the financial board game of Cashflow 101 by Kiyosaki. The 9-5ers, self-employed, professionals, and anyone looking to increase their financial IQ are all welcome. Come learn what it takes to be financially free in todays Information Age and our crazy [...]

For those parents out there that are relocating to Redding or just want to know the facts about their school, district or the county statistics for Star Testing I’ve found a great resource! 
The information below was provided by the California Department of Education and provides information on what the Star testing is, when its given [...]