Community Events ~ May 2008
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Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting, Presented by Paradise Friends of the Library
May 1, 2008
Monthly meetings are held on the1st Thursday of every month at10 a.m. in the Paradise Library conference room, 5922 Clark Road in Paradise. Please call (530) 876-1729.

A Tribute To John Denver, Presented by Paradise Performing Arts Center & Tom Boyd
May 3, 2008
Tom Boyd, local troubadour, presents a celebration of the life of one of America’s great singer-songwriters. With faithful renditions of the memorable hits and anecdotal insights into the singer’s life and times, this show is a heartfelt salute to Denver’s spirit and legacy. Show time: 7:30 p.m. Held at Paradise Performing Art Center, 777 Nunneley Road in Paradise. For more information please call (530) 872-8454.

Fishing Derby, Presented by PRPD
May 3, 2008
This special fishing contest is open to all boys & girls 15 Years & under. Register May 3 at the Fishing Derby. The pond will be stocked and prizes will be awarded in several categories. Refreshments will be for sale. Bait fishing only please. 9:30 to 11:30. Fee: Free (Sponsored by the Paradise Lion’s, & Paradise Host Lion’s Clubs) Preschool -15 years. Location: Aquatic Park-Fishing Pond. For more information call PRPD 872-6393.

Paradise Symphony Orchestra, Presented by Paradise Symphony Orchestra
May 4, 2008
The season concludes with Ernesto Lecuona’s, Andalucia Suite, Johannes Brahms, Academic Festival Overture and The Poet and Peasent Overture by Franz Suppe. The winner of the Young Artists’ competition will be announced at this performance. Show time 7:00 p.m. Held at Paradise Performing Art Center, 777 Nunneley Road in Paradise. For more information please call (530) 872-8454.

Chocolate Fest, Presented by the Boys & Girls Club of Paradise Ridge
May 8, 2008 - May 10, 2008
Chocolate paradise in Paradise! A Chocolate extravaganza at the Terry Ashe Park in Paradise on Saturday 13th. This is the place to indulge your love of all things chocolate. Events include a Chocolate Queen Contest and Dance on Thursday 11th and Chocolate & Wine Tasting on Friday 12th to kick off the festivities. On Saturday morning the festival will start with a pancake breakfast. Throughout the day there will be entertainment, ice cream sundaes for sale, children’s games as well as a chocolate pie-eating contest, Oreo cookie stacking contest and much more. For more information about this event contact Tammy Riotto-Shirey at (530) 872-3662, Linda Day at (530) 877-9446 or Bill Harley at (530) 872-9167, or on the web at http://www.chocolatefest.us.

Cruise & Bike Night, Presented by Izzys Burger Spa
May 8, 2008
Event takes place at Izzys Burger Spa located at 460 Pearson Road in Paradise from 6-8 p.m.. Call (530) 872-1266 for more information.

Cinderella - The Ballet, Presented by Northern Calif. Ballet & Paradise Performing Arts Center
May 16, 2008 - May 17, 2008
NCB & PPAC bring to stage the charming story of Cinderella, a young girl, abused by a wicked stepmother and her two daughters. Through the magic of dance, the story is told with grace and style. Showtime on Friday is 7:15 p.m. and Saturday at 7:15 p.m. Held at Paradise Performing Art Center, 777 Nunneley Road in Paradise. For more information please call (530) 872-8454.

Hershey National Youth Track Meet, Presented by PRPD
May 17, 2008
This beginning level recreational track & field program is designed to introduce boys & girls to the sport of track & field. Brochures will be available March 18 at the District business office. (This meet will be an area wide qualifier for the state meet in San Jose on June 14 through the Hershey Track Program). 8:30 – 12:30, 7 – 14 years. Location: Paradise High School Track. Fee: Free (Sponsored by the Paradise Elk’s Lodge). For more Information call PRPD 872-6393.

Cruise Night, Presented by Izzys Burger Spa
May 22, 2008
Event takes place at Izzys Burger Spa located at 460 Pearson Road in Paradise from 6-8 p.m.. Call (530) 872-1266 for more information.

Jukebox Saturday Night, Paradise Performing Arts Center
May 24, 2008
Peter Marshall, “boy singer,” in a return engagement, by popular demand. He has appeared in the musicals Bye-Bye-Birdie, Anything Goes, Music Man, 42nd Street and La Cage Aux Follies. Peter Marshall will be backed once again by The Skyliners. Showtime: 7:30 p.m. Held at Paradise Performing Arts Center, 777 Nunneley Road in Paradise. For more information please call (530) 872-8454.

Everybody Loves Opal, Presented by Theatre on the Ridge
May 29, 2008 - May 31, 2008
A comedy by John Patrick and directed by Shaunna Jones. Three Purveyors of bogus perfume come into a middle-aged kind-hearted recluse’s life and decide she needs lots of insurance, a rapid demise and three beneficiaries. Thursday, Friday & Saturdays. Show time 7:30 p.m. Sunday Matinees (2nd & 3rd Sundays of each production run) 2:00 p.m. Location: 3735 Neal Road, Paradise. For more information call (530) 877-5760.

Magalia Beautification Yard and Plant Sa, Presented by Magalia Beautification Committee
May 31, 2008
Held at Holiday Market in Magalia from 8 am to 3 pm. In addition to many treasures, there will be over a hundred hostas and a hundred daylilies for sale. For more information please call (530) 873-2271.