Magazine: December 2010 Issue
Winter Wonderland
Published: 29-Nov-2010
Winter’s wonders are upon us. Building snowmen, caroling at WinterFest, hanging ornaments, baking cookies – we all have special ways to celebrate the season.If you’re looking for a new holiday tradition, consider lending a hand to Living Hope Compassion Ministries, which provides meals, showers and clothing to homeless and low-income people. “Even more than food, they’re craving someone to care about them, to invest in their lives,” says volunteer coordinator Jordan Storment.
Making memories with those we love never goes out of style – why not step outside the box and onto a frozen lake to try your hand at ice fishing? A few high alpine lakes in our area are perfect for the sport. And if you take your camera and capture some impressive images, consider checking out the Shasta Photo Club, where photography enthusiasts gather to share tips and learn from the pros.
Having trouble getting into the Christmas spirit? Perhaps a trip down Interstate 5 is in order. On the east side of the freeway just north of Red Bluff, a scraggly tree gets gussied up in ribbons and bows, delighting drivers as they pass by. We’ll tell you the magical story behind this local mystery.
Don’t head out to a holiday party before checking out our guide to flawless, festive makeup and if you need a gift for the host or hostess, stop by our new Enjoy the Store, right across from Leatherby’s on Placer Street. Choose your favorite locally produced items, and we’ll send you on your way with a picture-perfect present.
If you find yourself entertaining guests over the holidays, we hope you’ll enjoy our final installment of Editors’ Picks, which focuses on the wonders of Shasta County. We traversed more than 8,000 miles over the past year to ferret out some of the crown jewels and hidden treasures in 11 Northern California counties, but we’ve concluded that there’s truly no place like home.
This month, we invite you to take time out from the hectic holiday madness and treat yourself to some quiet time to count your blessings. We wish you all the joys of the season – you make our spirits bright.
Featured Articles in This Issue
Enjoyables: Pushing Pedals
Published in December 2010 - With miles and miles of great bike trails, it’s no wonder we have some top-notch bike shops in the North State. Whether you're an avid cyclist or someone who dusts your bike off every few months to take a ride with the kids, you've probably visited a shop to browse through the newest gadgets and gear designed for your bicycling pleasure. The bike shops that got the most votes on our online poll are: 1. Red..
