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CONTRIBUTED Members of the Red Bluff Fire Department participated in the Redding Airport Disaster Drill and Firefighter Operations on March 18. Crews spent the day participating in live fire exercises as well as mass casualty exercises. In the event of a large aircra disaster, area departments would be called on to help each other. REDDING RedBluffFireparticipatesinairportdrill Weddingseasonisin full bloom, and while ty- ing the knot is getting more ex- pensive for the bride and groom, attending a wedding is becom- ing cost- lier, too. In fact, a sur- vey from American Ex- press reveals that it now costs nearly $539 on av- erage to attend a single celebration. Gifts take a big bite out of every guest's bud- get, with average spend- ing ranging from $75 to $175 per person, accord- ing to The Knot Regis- try Survey. Relieve the fi- nancial pressure by sav- ing on the gift with these eight tips. Comparepriceson registry items It's wise to reference a registry to see what the couple wants, but it's even smarter to compare prices among stores. On- line retailers like Over- stock sell popular regis- try brands for less than most high-end stores. Use discount gi cards If you're planning to give a gift card or you're buying an item off a cou- ple's registry, save money by purchasing discount gift cards from GiftCard- Granny.com. The site of- fers gift cards for less than face value, like a $100 Macy's gift card for less than $80. Know where to find coupon codes Most stores offer cou- pons these days. You just have to know where to look to find one. By sign- ing up to receive an e- newsletter from Pottery Barn or Williams-So- noma, you'll get a coupon code for 10 percent off a future order. Head to a warehouse store Big-box stores like Costco and Sam's Club sell popular registry items like blenders, food processors and other household goods for roughly 30 percent less. Go in on a big gi If the couple registered for an expensive item that is out of range for one person to afford, find a group of friends or rel- atives to split the cost. Buy gi -wrap and cards at the dollar store While the cost of wrapping the gift and the greeting card seems insignificant, you may be tacking on another $20 to an already pricey present, and every dol- lar counts! Duck into the dollar store to get the items for a buck each. Offer your services If money is really tight, offer your services in lieu of a physical gift. Whether it's doing hair and makeup for the bride and her maids, putting your photography skills to work at the ceremony or dog sitting while the couple's away on their honeymoon, your gift is sure to please. Spread out purchases If you recently bought a gift for the bridal shower or booked air- fare and hotel for the wedding, don't feel pres- sured to purchase a gift right away, especially if funds are limited. The bride and groom would never want you to go into debt to attend their nup- tials, so space out your expenses. Simply follow the traditional wedding etiquette rule and send a gift within one year from the event date. Just don't forget. 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 8weddinggi hacks Join Education Coordina- tor Jon Aull and Field Direc- tor Emeritus Paul Maslin for a special Easter Sunday hike through the California State University, Chico's Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve to identify flowers and learn their natural history. The hike will pass through Tuscan outcrops, massive basalt boulders and meadows for the best vari- ety of blooms. The tapestries of flowers changes daily, but some of the more spectacu- lar blooms to expect include long-tubed irises, scarlet del- phiniums, yellow star-tulips and fields of lupines. The hike will be a slow- paced 2-3 miles on moder- ately strenuous, narrow and steep trails. Everyone should wear sturdy hiking shoes with lugged soles, long-pants, bring a snack and water and consider mosquito repellent, a hat and sunscreen. Poison oak is ubiquitous on the re- serve. A flower guidebook and magnifier will be help- ful. Heavy rain cancels the hike. There is a $5 charge for this hike, which is free for students. Participation is limited. For more information, or to reserve a spot, write to jaull@csuchico.edu. For more information aboutthereserve,visitwww. csuchico.edu/bccer/ and www.facebook.com/bigchi- cocreekecologicalreserve. The reserve is part of the CSU, Chico Research Foun- dation, a not-for-profit orga- nization. BIG CHICO CREEK Spring wildflower walk set for Sunday In addition to all the fan favorite activities, the 2017 California Nut Festival will debut a Nutty Chef compe- tition at the culinary event scheduled to take place on the historic grounds of the Patrick Ranch Museum in Chico 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat- urday, April 15. Taking place on the cooking demo area in front of a live audience, three tal- ented local chefs will com- pete in succession for brag- ging rights and a trophy that the winner can keep for a year. The chefs will be provided with a number of ingredients from vendors — like olive oil, nuts, honey, spices and sauces — plus they will be able to bring some secret or special in- gredients of their own. As a part of the friendly con- test, each chef will have 30 minutes to prepare a dish of their choice in front of the live audience. After a taste test, a panel of judges — that will in- clude one audience mem- ber chosen randomly the day of the festival — will se- lect the winner who will be announced that afternoon. The competition will start at noon with Jeremy Haley, executive chef for Enloe Catering, 1 p.m. for James Taylor, owner and chef of Sicilian Cafe and 2 p.m. for Jed Amendola, ex- ecutive chef at Sierra Ne- vada Brewing Co. The win- ner will be announced at 2:45 p.m. Tickets for the festi- val are on sale online and at participating local Tri- Counties Bank locations. General admission tickets are $30 in advance or $35 the day of the event. Tickets for children ages 7-12 are $10 and the event is free for children six and younger. For more information, visit www.CaliforniaNut- Festival.com, call 519-1882 or visit www.facebook. com/nutfestival. NUT FESTIVAL Nutty Chef competition set for Saturday Mary Hunt If you recently bought a gift for the bridal shower or booked airfare and hotel for the wedding, don't feel pressured to purchase a gift right away, especially if funds are limited. TEHAMA COUNTY CHILDSUPPORTSERVICES Services •Establishingpaternity(fatherhood) • Locating absent parents • Requesting child support orders from the court • Requesting medical support orders from the court • Enforcing child support orders To apply for services, request an application from the Tehama Child Support in person or by phone at 1005 Vista Way, Suite A in Red Bluff or 1-866-901-3212 www.tehamachildsupport.org. Buy local plants and flowers! We grow our own. At home. Quality flowers and vegetable plants GyleRdGerberCA Ph Hours:Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 ThroughtheNewspapersinEducation program, area classrooms receive the Red Bluff Daily News every day thanks to the generosity of these local businesses & individuals. 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