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Under the direction of Krysta Shaw-Stearns, a north state native, the Red Bluff Performing Arts Cen- tre will display its 5th cre- ative production, marry- ing dance, music and the- ater elements together on one stage for the winter showcase "Aurora Borea- lis." Students ages 3-15 will present their semester's work in a thematic story about a class that wins the trip of a lifetime to see the National Ballet of Canada. Showgoers will experience the class prepare for their trip as they discuss the myth, mystery and science of the Northern Lights be- fore their departure. This show features the special guest talent of For- mation Dance Company of Redding, led by Derek Saelee, and vocal artist Ra- ven Kaneshiro. The show is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at the State Theatre, with doors at 5:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $11 adult, $6 child younger than 6 and available at 1325 Vista Way in Red Bluff until Dec. 13. At the door, tickets will be $16 for adults and $9 for children. For more information, write to redbluffpac@ live.com or visit www.red- bluffperformingartscen- tre.com. PERFORMANCE The Northern California Botanists Symposium — Di- verse Environments: How Plants Succeed in North- ern California — is sched- uled for Jan. 9-10 at Bell Me- morial Union on the Chico State campus. The 2017 Symposium will attract hundreds of profes- sional botanists, scholars, plant biologists, and stu- dents who will participate in a full schedule of peer- led sessions, poster presen- tations, and networking op- portunities. Session topics will pro- vide updates and new per- spectives on special soil en- demics, Great Basin plants, plants in the fog belt, in- sects on plants, soil seed- banks, conservation suc- cesses, and new botanical discoveries, all emphasiz- ing the northern part of Cal- ifornia. President of the Northern California Botanists, Linnea Hanson, recently retired from the US Forest Service, Plumas National Forest, will open the event, which will feature more than 30 pre- senters representing fed- eral and state government agencies, the leading envi- ronmental consulting firms in the region, academic in- stitutions and non-profit organizations dedicated to improving our natural re- sources. The keynote speaker, Dr. Hugh Safford, of the U.S. Forest Service, will present a talk on "Fear and Loath- ing in the Sierra Nevada: Confronting a Wicked Prob- lem," following the annual Symposium banquet. Three post-conference workshops are scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 11. Lo- cated on the Chico State campus, the workshops will focus on botanical cer- tification, on GPS mapping apps, and on seeds and seed treatments. Students in botany can apply for an academic sti- pend to help defray the cost of the Symposium. To register or for more infor- mation, visit the Northern California Botanists Sym- posium website at www. norcalbotanists.org or call Gail Kuenster at 570-5196. Northern California Bot- anists is dedicated to estab- lishing a forum for botani- cal issues in Northern Cal- ifornia among professional botanists, students, and those with interest in the field. As a professional orga- nization, they also provide a job forum, student scholar- ships, and general support for students interested in becoming professional bot- anists. CSU CHICO No rt he rn C al if or ni a Botonists plan symposium I wouldn't tell just any- one what I'm about to tell you — I'm only telling you because we're like family. I want to quit at least sev- eral times a week. Se- riously. The thought crosses my mind, and not when things are going great. It's when I face a chal- lenge — a tough writing assignment, a book dead- line, an early-morning in- terview or a snarky mes- sage in my inbox. The temptation to quit is recurring. And if the voices in my head don't give me enough trou- ble, other people's voices finish the job. They say: "Quit already! There are so many others with younger, fresher voices better able to reach the younger generation. You deserve a break! Take it easy on yourself. Go and enjoy your life." This is nothing new. I've been dealing with the urge to quit for a long time. I can antic- ipate its arrival. And because of that, I've learned ways to deal with it before it drives me to the brink of resig- nation. I talk back to my- self forcefully, with con- fidence and conviction. I ask myself: Why are you doing this? There are so many other jobs you could be doing that would require less work and time and present fewer naysayers. My answer changes frequently. Some days I do this because it brings me a lot of joy and I?get to be my own boss. Now and then, I conclude I'm doing this because even though I work 50 to 60 hours every week, I still enjoy tremendous free- dom to choose where and how I?put in those hours. But most of the time the response is quick and easy, and I'm back on track in no time. It's be- cause of you. And me. Without you and all of the people who make up this audience, there would be nothing to quit. You're the reason. And I am the reason, too. I need this as much as anyone — if not more! It's my maintenance, my financial sobriety. The work I do every day keeps me on the wagon, out of debt and moving forward. What I do here ev- ery day is the hardest work I have ever done in my life. I can't say that I've done a lot of other jobs, but I was once a process server, serving subpoenas in civil law- suits to people who ab- solutely did not want to be served. And I did it at night in really bad neigh- borhoods. I once had a roster of 52 piano students to whom I gave 30-min- ute private lessons each week. At the same time I had two babies under the age of 3. I've been more than happily married for 45 years to the same guy. And yes, that, too, is hard work. But this column? While challenging, the benefits are greater than anyone could ever imag- ine. You are what keeps me on my straight and narrow path, my journey to financial freedom. It is truly the best program any recovering over- spending addict could hope to have. So thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for your loy- alty, commitment and diligence to living below your means, affirming the power of Debt-Proof Living and finding new ways to save time and money every day. Wouldyouliketosend a tip to Mary? You can email her at mary@ everydaycheapskate.com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate, 12340 Seal Beach Blvd., Ste. B-416, Seal Beach, CA 90740. EVERYDAY CHEAPSKATE How I curb the urge to quit Get ready to throw on your hiking boots, load up your family and head to the Big Chico Creek Ecologi- cal Reserve because Butte Environmental Council is teaming up with CSU Chico Ecological Reserves to host a spectacular event called Autumn Watersheds 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, at the Big Chico Creek Eco- logical Reserve off State Route 32. Autumn Watersheds is a great opportunity to get outside, have some fun, breathe in some fresh air and spend some quality time challenging yourself to know more about the importance of the water- shed. The many events hosted throughout the day will cover a large variety of topics. One event is a wa- tershed geology hike with spectacular views of the canyon and a chance to learn about the geologic history of the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve. Another event will offer participants the chance to learn about the acorn's very important role in the webs of life found in Oak Woodlands. There is also trips to creek and oppor- tunities to learn about the importance of fire on the landscape. For the kids we will offer various games and activities cen- tered around learning the importance of our water- shed including the Salmon Cycle game, a scavenger hunt, and actually creat- ing your own model aqui- fer! Events will be led by CSU Geology alum Anna Nattress; Land Steward Ryan Edwards; Executive Director of Butte Envi- ronmental Council Natalie Carter; Director Emeritus of the CSUC Ecological Re- serves Paul Maslin and Ed- ucation Coordinator for the CSUC Ecological Reserves Jon Aull. Vegan and non-vegan chili and cornbread will be served with a suggested $5 donation. Space is limited, so visit www.becnet.org/ events for more informa- tion or to register, or call 891-6424 with questions. The Butte Environmen- tal Council is a non-profit environmental organiza- tion based in Chico. For more information, visit http://www.becnet.org/ events/autumnwatersheds or write to natalie.carter@ becnet.org. CHICO Autumn Watersheds event planned Sunday CONTRIBUTEDPHOTO Dancers from the Performing Arts Centre. 'Aurora Borealis' winter da nc e sh ow ca se s et Mary Hunt Session topics will provide updates and new perspectives on special soil endemics, Great Basin plants, plants in the fog belt, insects on plants, soil seedbanks, conservation successes, and new botanical discoveries, all emphasizing the northern part of California. RedBluffDailyNews 728 Main Street Red Bluff, CA 96080 Effective January 1, 2017 Red Bluff Daily News will no longer use P.O. BOX 220 as our mailing address. Please update your records with the following mailing address: Red Bluff Daily News 728 Main Street Red Bluff, CA 96080 Round Up Saloon Round Up Saloon 610WashingtonSt. (530) 527-9901 JoinUsEach Sunday For FOOTBALL!! 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