Paradise, CA

On a brisk cold morning in Paradise, dropping by an older friends home for a warm coffee and donut, I felt a coolness, where I was resting. I asked my friend Dee, if they had checked the home for energy leaks recently. Her reply was no. Well, I definately feel a cool draft and that could be costing her extra energy money. so, with that, we set out to find out what was leaking and if there was anything we could do about it.

Many years ago my husband and I installed weatherstripping and insulation for a PG&E program. First we checked the windows and found some leaks there. We looked at outlets, yes there were leaks there too!

I suggest we get an energy audit.

As this was a older home, we knew it would have many leaks because building restrictions were much more loose then. If you live in an area where temperature drop into the low 30's you will feel the cold trying to enter your home in every crack or pipe which enters your home.

Newer built homes have tight windows, doors, the exteriors are wrapped and the insulation values are higher.

If your home is older it may prove wise to get a energy audit to seal up any holes, cracks and openings, which can increase your winter enrgy bills. The comfort of this home was improved with minor sealing and caulking around windows, doors and pipes.

Can you find the energy leaks in your Paradise California Home?

Local residents involved in the Gold Nugget Museum are busy these days preparing for the upcoming "Gold Nugget Days" in Paradise, California. This town wide event held in Paradise features the gold nugget musuem located at 502 Pearson road. If you have a desire to learn more about the early history of this area known as Paradise, California, drop by and see the musuem in action.

During the spring the "Gold Nugget Days" celebration held in April, comemmorates the discovery of the 54 pound gold nugget in 1859.

The largest "Gold Nugget" found in North America. Exhibits in the museum include one room schoolhouse, walk thru mine, Maidu indian exhibit, new animated assay office, old country store. The Gold Nugget Museum rotates the exhibits and so you can expect someting new at the museum, drop by between Noon-4 from Wednesday thru Sunday.

Upon my last visit, children were learning how to pan for gold, viewing a blacksmith shop in action, an old western town "Nuggetville". The beautiful grounds of the Gold Nugget Museum include a bridge over the creek plus a barbeque pit and picnic area.


If your a Paradise California history buff, the Gold Nugget Museum should be one stop on your visit to Paradise California.

Come join in the fun. These scheduled events for the month of February 2008. We'll see you there.

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Theatre on the Ridge


February 1, 2008 - February 16, 2008

The story of three couples which deal with funny consequences.
Thursday, Friday & Saturdays
Location: 3735 Neal Road, Paradise.
Call (530) 877-5760

Rhythm 'N Motion VI

The Paradise Dancers

February 2, 2008

The Paradise Dancers put on their annual vaudeville-type show that includes dance, drama, comedy and plenty of beauty.
Begins Sat. at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Location: Paradise Performing Arts Center
777 Nunneley Road in Paradise.
Call (530) 872-8454.

Bingo

Paradise Ridge Senior Center

February 4, 2008 - February 25, 2008

Held every Monday at 1:15 PM
Paradise Ridge Senior Center
877 Nunneley Road
Call (530) 877-1733

Friends of the Library Meeting

February 7, 2008

Monthly meetings are held on the1st Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. in the Paradise Library conference room
5922 Clark Road
Call (530) 876-1729

The Charvel Brothers & Luna Loka

by Paradise Performing Arts Center

February 16, 2008

The Charvel Bros. presents special guests Luna Loka. Luna Loka is comprised of guitarists Daniello De Laurentiis, Karl Grossman and percussionist, Alberto Salas. Showtime: 7:30 p.m.
Paradise Performing Arts Center
777 Nunneley Road in Paradise
Call (530) 872-8454



Open Championship Bowling Tournament

Paradise USBC Assoc.

February 16, 2008 - February 24, 2008

Check entry form for times each day for the tournament. HDCP: 100%. Format: Singles, Doubles & Teams.
at Tall Pines Entertainment Center
5445 Clark Road
please call Bill Stephens (530) 345-2380.

Womens Championship Bowling Tournament

Paradise USBC Assoc.

February 16, 2008 - February 24, 2008

Check entry form for times.
Tall Pines Entertainment Center
please call Bill Stephens (530) 345-2380.

Soups On

Paradise Ridge Senior Center

February 17, 2008

Begins at: 1:00 p.m.
Paradise Ridge Senior Center
877 Nunneley Road
Call (530) 877-1733.

The Musical - Jekyll and Hyde

PPAC & Broadway in Paradise

February 22, 2008 - February 29, 2008

A true musical theatre, Jekyll & Hyde attracted fans even before its smash Broadway run. Fri. & Sat. Begins at 7:30 p.m.
Paradise Performing Arts Center
Call (530) 872-8454

Gala III

Presented by Paradise Symphony Guild

February 23, 2008

The Gala III will take place from 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m
Veterans Memorial Hall
call Curt Lander at (530) 872-5700

Wow! Another drop in the 30 year fixed rate in Paradise. It has been lowered to 5.48 this past week from 5.69. This is obviously great news for buyers; especially first time buyers who do not have a Paradise property to sell before buying a new one. Unfortunately, the amount of closings in Paradise is not quite as exciting. There were only 2 homes that were sold last week in Paradise. There were 14 new listings and 6 homes that went under agreement. Price reductions continue to be prevalent week after week, with a total of 12 price reductions occurring last week. The percentage of real estate properties under contract compared to total listings in is slowly starting to get better. We are now seeing that 16% of all listings in Paradise are now under contract, compared to 14% or lower in recent previous weeks.

As Super Tuesday approaches I thought it may be helpful to let all of my fellow residents here in Paradise and Butte County know about a great document that can tell you where your voting location is by community and precinct. This document is great if you are a new home owner here in Paradise and Butte County or if you are just not sure where your precinct voting location is. If you are not sure what voting precinct you are in, you can likely find the information on your Butte County community website or by calling the local town clerk. As so many of you already know, it is incredibly important to vote in both national and local elections. It is unfortunate that so many people neglect the local elections as many of the items being decided have great impact on our community. This ultimately can affect the value of our homes. The better community we live in, the greater the home value. So next time a local or national election is coming up, please remember that the decisions being made, may ultimately affect the value of your Paradise and Butte County real estate investment.