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PleaseFREE Take one © A Resource Guide for the Ridge PARADISEtMAGALIA DE SABLAtLOVELOCKtNIMSHEWtSTIRLING CITY REBUILDING RESOURCES CONTRACTORS & VENDORS EVENTS & RECREATION COMMUNITY CALENDAR & ACTIVITIES SHOP LOCAL CHAMBER BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY © 2021/22 HOME LOANS • Mortgages for Self Employed • No tax return, No 1099 Sharron or W2? 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RIDGE RISING Resource Guide 2021/22 Picture yourself in Paradise By Monica Nolan organization, we invite you to “Be the Executive Director Community You Want to Live In.” Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce As well as an overview of the busi- nesses, organizations and resources he Paradise Ridge Chamber of available on the Ridge, we introduce Commerce invites you to connect you to some of our community mem- Twith the Ridge community through bers through a new “Faces of the Ridge” this publication, commonly known as feature. Throughout this guide, you the “Ridge Rising Guide.” Whether you are a long-time resident, newcomer, of our neighbors sharing their different or contemplating a move to the Ridge, experienceswill find the ofwords life andon thefaces Ridge. of a fewWe hope this will help you picture yourself our beautiful mountain home in this in Paradise. compendium.you’ll find wealth of information about The Paradise Ridge Chamber of Every bit of news, advertising, and Commerce welcomes all businesses, proud history is an invitation for you to The Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce organizations, and even individuals acquaint yourself with our organizations invites the community to help celebrate its 80th with interests in the Ridge to join and businesses and the humans who Anniversary. our Chamber. For businesses and make them go. It is also an opportunity organizations, visibility in the Member Directory in this publication alone is substantial ROI on our are lacking? Do you have a vision or expertise to share? nominal annual dues. Individuals who support our mission to Thefor you Ridge to fillhas in long the gaps—whatembraced those industries who wantand organizationsto be deeply promote the civic and commercial progress of our community, connected to creating and living in their community. We also who make use of Chamber resources, and who enjoy the events embrace those who prefer to sit back quietly in the woods and we stage are welcome to join as “Community Investors.” Find partake of their own peace of the Sierra foothills. To borrow out more by visiting ParadiseChamber.com/membership- the motto of Paradise Community Guilds, a valued member benefits or give us a call at (530) 877-9356. THOMAS ACE HARDWARE, proudly helping the community for 94 years Thomas Ace Hardware supporting the community’s hardware needs since 1927. Electrical, plumbing, paint, gardening, nuts and bolts. Customers relying on their experts, for advice on proper tools and materials to get the job done. But there is more, in addition to all your hardware needs they have amazing outdoor furniture, grills, small appliances, gift items, home décor and Paradise souvenirs. Every November the center of the store becomes a Christmas wonderland presenting their much anticipated Annual Christmas Preview and Open House. 5720 Clark Road, Paradise Hardware corner of Clark and Pearson Current Hours: Mon. thru Sat. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 530 877-4442 RIDGE RISING Resource Guide 2021/22 ..........................................................................................................................................5 The Paradise Rising Resource Guide is — TABLE OF CONTENTS — published by Directory Sales Manage- ment, Inc. for the Paradise Ridge Chamber Mayor Message ....................................8 Burnt Barn Distilling ....................... 62 of Commerce. Town Update.......................................9 Feather River Health Foundation ... 64 Recreation ................................. 11-25 Restaurants ...................................... 66 Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce Paradise Horseman’s Assn ............... 71 6161 Clark Rd., #1, Paradise, CA 95969 Parks, hiking trails, PRPD events, cycling, Phone: 530-877-9356 Paradise Lake, campgrounds, marinas, Downtown Almond Street ............... 73 RV/trailer parks, Re-Discover the Ridge, www.paradisechamber.com Paradise Veterans Hall .................... 75 Explore Butte County, disc golf, wildlife Regenerating Paradise ..................... 77 History ...................................... 27-32 Publishers: North Valley Community Noble Orchards, Gold Nugget Museum, Mark Orlando, Kathryn Orlando Foundation ................................... 79 Directory Sales Management, Inc. Magalia Community Church, Joy Lyn’s, Paradise Library ............................... 82 (530) 520-3065 Stirling City, Table Mtn. Masonic Lodge [email protected] Community The Chapelle ..................................... 85 Editors: Green Bag program .......................... 36 Events ....................................... 94-98 Monica Nolan & Carol Peterson Education .................................... 37-38 Johnny Appleseed Day, Party in the Park, Production/Graphics: Jeri Luce Boys & Girls Club.............................. 39 Paradise Chocolate Fest, Gold Nugget Days, Cover photo credits: Calendar of Events Map of Paradise ............................... 40 Daffodils by Masonic Lodge: Jayne Engels Arts ........................................ 101-113 Kids at Paradise Lake: Jenn Sullivan Brooks Infrastructure recovery .................... 41 Real Estate update ........................... 42 Norton Buffalo Hall, Paradise Community Depot Museum: Glenn Harrington Guilds, Northern California Ballet, Treasures From Paradise: Monica Nolan Upper Ridge Community Council .. 52 Paradise Arts Alliance, Paradise Art Center, Treasure shopping ........................... 55 new legacy mural, Paradise Symphony, The 2021/22 directory resources are listings, not recommendations and researched to the Habitat for Humanity ...................... 56 Theatre on the Ridge best of our ability. No admission or deletion Motels ............................................... 57 Ridge resource directory ................. 117 of any group, organization business or com- pany should be interpreted by the reader as PID update ....................................... 59 Chamber in Action ......................... 120 a position taken for or against that business. Rebuild Paradise Foundation ......... 61 Chamber Member Directory .......... 122 530-680-6234 30+ YEARS SERVING THE RIDGE 6 .................................................................................................................. PARADISE RISING Resource Guide for the Ridge 2021/22 community of indomitable pioneers esting in the orchard on Clark Road. northern Sierra, After the abandonment of RTheabove the Paradise fog and Ridge—A remarkablethe Butte County Railroad below the snow, the town appropriately named mile Paradise Memorial Paradise grew from Trailin the was early established, 1970s, the and 4.3 overland stage stops renamed the “Yellowstone with picturesque names Kelly Heritage Trail” in like Toadtown, Dogtown and Whiskey Flat. The ruts of the Overland Stage2017. route through of the Paradise Ridge Paradise were paved wereThe Maidufirst Tribesinhabitants who long ago, but visitors made Butte County their will continue to visit this July 4, 1911, looking down Olive Street (now Black Olive) to College Avenue B.C. Today’s Concow- delight in its beauty and (now Pearson Road.) Maiduhome fromtribe about are 1500their aunique warm locale,welcome findingin its descendants. headed to Paradise staking claims along the Ridge’s sparkling and its neighbors were devastatedpeople. by the Onmost November destructive 8, riversAfter andgold streams was discovered that carve intheir January way through 1848, ourprospectors stunning 2018, Paradise, Magalia canyons. we invite you to explore our remarkable community of indomitablewildfire in pioneers.California history. As we evolve and rebuild, The “gold fever” that led to the settlement of the Paradise Ridge also gave rise to one of our most popular annual events, nugget was brought to Dogtown from the Willard mine, and the discovery“Gold Nugget of the Days” “Dogtown celebration. Nugget” In 1859,was heralded a 54-pound near gold and far. The event features a colorful parade, the hilarious Donkey Woodworth’s Derby, and the crowning of the community’s Gold Nugget Queen. Fine Jewelry,