Redding gets a website redesign

The City of Redding has a new government website. CityofRedding.org. The old website looked very much turn-of-the-century in style, and the URL was an awkward ci.redding.ca.gov, or something like that. Anyway, the new site looks more user friendly for touch devices, and has some new features well worth exploring.
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Sheraton Redding breaks ground

Actually a pretty momentous occasion for our town. Makes me (even more) proud to be a citizen of Redding. Copied this from Facebook/ReviveRedding. Just have to share!

Validation. Our community moves forward! -Revive Redding
Validation. Our community moves forward! -Revive Redding

The new Sheraton at Turtle Bay will change our community for the better.
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Pope Francis pays a visit to the U.S.

I’m happy that the Pope is visiting the U.S. today. I admire him. I was raised a Catholic, although I have not considered myself to be such since a young man. This Pope seems much different than most during my lifetime. Pope Francis appears more humble, thoughtful, and less imperious. I find him inspiring. Last year we toured the Vatican on a somewhat rainy day, and I was lucky to capture some very nice photos. I thought the occasion of his visit a good excuse to look them over again.
Below, we pose in St Peter’s Square, where the Pope addresses crowds.
Kary and Skip at the VaticanThere was so much gorgeous art and architecture at the Vatican, it was overwhelming.


From Wikipedia: “Throughout his public life, Pope Francis has been noted for his humility, his concern for the poor, and his commitment to interfaith dialogue.” A much needed spirit for our times. Welcome to the U.S, Pope Francis. We are blessed by your presence.

Redding Beer and Wine festival today

The photo I took of the Redding Beer & Wine Festival and posted here a few years back has become iconic for the event. It is one of my favorite Redding events, and one of my favorite photos too. See you there!
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Event Details: Redding Beer & Wine Festival 2015
Admission: $35-40
Times: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
September 19, 2015
http://www.vivadowntownredding.org/

Location: Market Street Promenade, Downtown Redding
1501 Market Street, Redding, CA 96001

Details:
Each year – just as Redding begins to cool down, numerous local restaurants, wineries and brewers come together with local artists, gathering with friends to experience regional food and drink samples, great cooking demonstrations, music, and fun with your friends. $35 Raley’s locations in Redding & Red Bluff $35 online via Cascade Theatre Box Office (+$1.50 process fee) $40 at the door (if available). Have a great evening out in Downtown Redding!

A pop up Parklet and Market Hall in Redding

We stopped by the Pop Up Parklet and Market Hall on California Street in Redding and snapped a few images. This event goes on for just 3 days, Sept 17-19, so be sure to stop by and catch a glimpse of a perhaps more friendly urban Redding street.

WHAT IS THIS EVENT?
It’s a temporary, community-led project to look at downtown Redding from the perspective of community members and business owners and pilot new ways to build the community we want – today!

We will get creative, share new ideas and create immeasurable goodwill for local businesses and the downtown district.

The three-day event includes

A people-friendly outdoor seating area creating a parklet and a bicycle corral, with other living streets features such as creative wayfinding signs. This is a public park, and is open all day to the public.
A culinary and local business pop-up offering local gourmet foods and gifts. The Market Hall will be open from 7:30 a.m to 10:00 p.m. each day, with breakfast, lunch, and an evening reception each day.

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Parklet 6Click on the image above for more info.
A glimpse of a more people-friendly downtown. That’s Really Redding.

Big benefit BBQ today by Redding Asphalt Cowboys

These images below are from a few years back, but they give you some idea of the fun and food available today at Caldwell Park in Redding. All for a good cause.
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“The grills are fired up and the Asphalt Cowboys are ready for the 63rd Annual Community BBQ. Join us today from. 11-6pm for Tri Tip, Chicken, World Famous Cowboy Beans and all the fixins.”

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bbq1BBQ5BBQ4Benefit BBQ in the park. That’s Really Redding.