Author Archives: Lisa Shara
Shasta Disabled Sports offers January Ski Buddy Trainings
The folks at Shasta Disabled Sports USA (SDS) in Upper CA are some of my favorite people. They are all dedicated volunteers intent on sharing their love of the outdoors and their passion for fun – with people of all ages who … Continue reading
Z-Man Productions
Editing/Copy Editing: Promotional Documents • Articles • Reports • Websites • Newsletters • Grants Writing: Copy Writing • Promotional Documents • Articles • Research Projects: Organization • Development • Management Events Production: Fundraisers • Music • Dance • Children’s Events • … Continue reading
A Dog In The Family – A Guide To Knowing If The Time Is Right
© Lisa Shara Dogs! They offer the qualities of affection, loyalty and a sense of adventure, and can be a great addition to your family…but when? Your kids may think the right time is now, but how do you really … Continue reading
Be The Change – John Cunningham, MFT, Mount Shasta
Published in North State Parent magazine June 2011. Whether global or local, a healthy community respects all ages and fosters connection and support. John Cunningham has a passion for building community that embraces youth. “A community with a good foundation … Continue reading
Seth Gordan: Sentences, paragraphs and chapters
Love this, from Seth Gordan: Sentences, paragraphs and chapters It’s laughably easy to find someone to critique a sentence, to find a missing apostrophe or worry about your noun-verb agreement. Sometimes, you’re lucky enough to find someone who can tell … Continue reading
Evan Grant TED Talk: Making sound visible through cymatics
Evan Grant demonstrates the science and art of cymatics, a process for making soundwaves visible.
Angélique Kidjo – Enough Energy, Passion & Focus to Influence the World
This article first appeared in North State Parent magazine in March 2008; © Lisa Shara On March 15th, 2008, the legendary Angélique Kidjo came to Chico’s Laxson Auditorium to share her world-renowned music. Kidjo is also known for her role … Continue reading
The Importance of Clear Business Goals
Bill Lawrence, VP and managing director at NuRun, makes a good point: “Get back to basics before you all jump off a bridge.”
VermiComposting – Your Garden’s Best Friends at Work
Earthworms are fascinating creatures, and are certainly one of the most active and commonly known members of the soil food web. They are major players in the realm of decomposers, breaking down organic waste and recycling nutrients obtained from bacteria … Continue reading
Doctor Noize and his Friend Mr. Beethoven – Youth Concert with North State Symphony
On September 24th and 25th, 2009 award-winning children’s music artist Dr. Noize will be appearing in Chico and Redding, CA in collaboration with the North State Symphony, in two special concerts geared for youth. North State Symphony Executive Director Keith … Continue reading