Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
Good morning, Redding.
🏘️ Community
The Girl Scouts of Northern California visited Daybreak Thursday morning to showcase their new cookie and explain how sales fund programs and local camps — giving girls a chance to learn business skills and teamwork.
Over 14,000 scouts in the region are set to participate this season.
The Flight Deck Grill in Redding will host a fundraiser at Benton Airpark on Saturday, Feb.
7 and Sunday, Feb. 8 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to aid families affected by a Highway 299 crash. Raffles and auctions will donate half the proceeds; owners urge guests to bring cash.
💼 Business
DeVINE, a new restaurant in Redding, held a soft opening on Thursday by offering first responders free meals to thank them— it will open to the public on Saturday, Feb.
7 at the former View 202 location.
🎭 Culture
After more than two years of closure due to flooding, the Shasta Historical Society is returning with a museum-style focus.
The free event is today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1449 Market St — it features a historic photo exhibit by Tom Houghton.
🌲 Environment
Wildlife officials in the Northstate recently fitted tracking collars on five gray wolves, capturing them by helicopter between Jan.
12 and Jan. 20. Veterinary teams examined the animals + collected samples before releasing them near their capture sites, while the death of one wolf is under investigation.
Caltrans officials in District 2 say highway cleanup teams use a contractor to remove human waste from Interstate 5, costing about $3,000 per month (in the most recent session crews removed nine 55-gallon barrels).
Officials urge motorists to stop littering to protect waterways, wildlife and human health.
🏛️ Government
Redding and the SBA will host a Disaster Loan Outreach Center at City Hall to help residents and businesses apply for low-interest disaster loans.
The center opens tomorrow at 12 p.m. (777 Cypress Avenue) and will be available for several weeks.
🏈 Sports
On Feb. 4, the Record Searchlight released a commitment hub listing local high school athletes who signed with colleges to continue their sports careers.
The hub covers players in football, volleyball, softball and wrestling from various Redding-area schools.
🎉 Redding Events
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Valentine’s Day Couples Dance Lesson
7-9 p.m. — Modern Elite Venues — $40 per person — Enjoy a romantic evening of ballroom dancing and chocolate-covered strawberries with your partner.
Peter Asher: Songs & Stories
7-8:30 p.m. — Riverfront Playhouse — Ticketed event — Enjoy an intimate evening of music and storytelling with the legendary Peter Asher.
Electric Elton - A Tribute to Elton John
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Cascade Theatre — Don’t miss this electrifying tribute featuring Sean Trombley performing Elton John's greatest hits in style.
Historic Chinatown Alley Lunar New Year Celebration
12-6 p.m. — Redding Library — Free entry — Celebrate the Year of the Horse with vibrant performances and delicious food trucks.
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