Monthly Update November 2024
Katie
I'm Katie and.
Steve
I'm Steve, and this is the City of Redding podcast. If you missed the recent city Redding newsletter, here are some November stories you should know. Also, to subscribe to the City of Redding newsletter and never miss a story, visit the city of redding.gov.
Katie
Open burn season is now in effect with the city of Redding. With a valid burn permit. To obtain a free permit, visit the Redding Fire Department's website Redding. Fire. Org and remember to review and follow all burning regulations listed. Here's a couple big ones. Burn only on designated burn days and before burning contact air quality after 9:15 a.m. to ensure it's a permissible burn day. No burning shall be undertaken unless weather conditions, particularly wind, are such that burning can be considered safe. Maximum pile size is four foot diameter for properties less than one acre and ten foot by ten foot for properties more than one acre. There are a few other important ones, and be sure to check out those burn regulations before you start that open burning.
Steve
It's that time. Redding. The 105th annual tree has arrived in downtown and as always, its arrival marks the official start of the holiday season in Redding. Special thanks to Redding electric utility Sierra Pacific Industries, Dura Crane, Hedrick Logging, the California Highway Patrol, Caltrans District two, and Viva Downtown for helping to bring this wonderful tradition to our community again this year. Mark those calendars for Friday, December 6th at 7 p.m. for the annual tree lighting at Yuba and Market Streets. The magic happens as part of December's first Friday in downtown Redding, which begins at 5 p.m. enjoy an array of classic cars all decked out in their holiday, best presented by the Shasta Car Club and cool April nights, there couldn't be a better night to sip, shop and support downtown businesses and restaurants as you welcome the holiday season with your family, friends and community members.
Speaker3
And while you're shopping for the holiday season, remember that shopping locally is a great way to make a positive impact on your community. When you spend $100 with a local business, approximately 68 of those dollars stay within the local economy. When you shop with a big box store, only 43 of those $100 stays within the community. Small businesses also donate 250% more to community causes like sports teams and fundraisers than their big box counterparts. That means your dollars spent locally make a real impact for the people and places that you know directly. And shopping local isn't just a nice thing to do. It's also an active way of supporting the city that you call home and ensuring that local businesses continue to thrive. So this holiday season, consider shopping locally before you shop with a big box store or online. Here are three.
Steve
Opportunities to support your local community on the weekend after Thanksgiving. Shop with local artists at the Native American Heritage Day celebration at Whistlestop Park on Friday, November 29th. There will be local vendors selling unique handmade items that day in the heart of downtown Redding. Secondly, shop with small businesses throughout the city on Small Business Saturday, November 30th. All around the community, small businesses will welcome visitors with specials, snacks and warm smiles. And thirdly, shop with an artist on Artist Sunday, December 1st. Artist Sunday is a nationwide movement with the goal of supporting artists and recognizing the impact they have on enriching our lives, communities and the economy. The effort is designed to make the Sunday after Thanksgiving the most profitable day of the year for artists. Consider making a purchase with a local art gallery, playhouse or performance venue.
Speaker3
And as its giving season. Mark your calendars for Community Foundation of the North States giving Tuesday 2024 on December 3rd. The Redding Parks and Trails Foundation, a local nonprofit that does so much to support parks and trails throughout our community, has earmarked any donations they receive from Giving Tuesday to help support Panorama Park and the Community Resiliency Center that is slated to be built there. Your contributions will help bring this one of a kind recreation and emergency support hub to life, offering Redding residents a space to play, connect and find refuge when it's needed most. So if you're passionate about helping to build and maintain beautiful parks, trails and emergency infrastructure in Redding, this is your moment. Check out the full list of local nonprofits that need your support to continue their good work at the Community Foundation of the North States website. North state gives.org. You can even make a wish list of the organizations you'd like to support. Can't wait to give. Early giving opens Tuesday, November 19th.
Steve
With the holidays close at hand, it's a great time for an important reminder. Used cooking grease isn't nice to your pipes. Oil and grease should never be poured down. The drain. It clogs up the sewer lines and could lead to a plumbing party. You don't want or need during the holidays. Used cooking grease doesn't belong in trash containers either because it makes a mess. Creates strong odors and attracts rodents. Instead, once the oil is cool, place it into a leakproof container and bring it to the hazardous waste facility at 2255 Abernathy Way in Redding, Tuesday through Saturday from 9 to 4. The City of Redding solid waste utility will recycle it for free through January of 2025.
Speaker3
Every child deserves to experience the joy of the holiday season, and Operation Blue Santa is doing their part to make it happen in Redding. Join the Redding Peace Officers Association and the Redding Police Department for the Operation Blue Santa Toy Drive on Saturday, November 23rd from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Redding City Hall. Drive through and drop off a new toy and help make the holiday special for a kid in need in our community. But please do not wrap the gift. There are a few elves on hand to help with that. Santa's sleigh will take flight with the gifts in mid-December.
Steve
Fall leaves are a beautiful sight to behold, but as the trees begin to shed their fall colors, those leaves can clog gutters and storm drains. They also increase the risk of pooling water and flooding, and create a potential fire hazard. If you need help getting rid of excess leaves, check out the free leaf disposal program through the city of Redding solid waste utility. Customers can bring their excess leaves to the transfer station for free from Friday, November 1st through Friday, January 31st. A current city Redding utility bill and photo ID are required to use this service. Also, leaves must be removed from any plastic or paper bags used to transport them. As a reminder, leaves can also be placed into your green bin loose without any plastic or paper bags. For more information on this program, call the City of Redding Solid Waste Utility at (530) 224-6201, or visit the Waste Wizard at city Ready.gov slash waste wizard.
Speaker3
The next Redding City Council meeting is coming up on November 19th at 6 p.m. in the Redding Council Chambers and Redding City Hall and associated offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on November 28th and 29th. That's it. Have a great weekend.
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