Hi there, Paradise! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Paradise youth programs just scored Aaron Rodgers grant money?
Also on today's calendar: Paradise Friends of the Library Book Sale and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 69 and low of 47 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 72, low: 52.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Aaron Rodgers' grant program commits $200K to 29 north state projects (chicoer.com) — Paradise schools, youth programs, and parks are sharing in $200,000 from Aaron Rodgers’ NorCal Fire Recovery Grant Program, with several projects aimed at local kids’ wellness and activities. From robotics and equine therapy to outdoor adventures and a special football trip, the funding targets Paradise’s ongoing recovery and opportunities for young people across the Ridge.

📸 Around Paradise
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓
Upcoming Events in
Paradise
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
Friday April 17
-
The White Chip
Theatre on the Ridge, 3735 Neal Rd, Paradise
7:30 pm
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Saturday April 18
-
Paradise Friends of the Library Book Sale
Butte County Library, Paradise Branch , 5922 Clark Rd , Paradise
10:00 am
-
The Velvet Bookmark: Romance Book Club
Butte County Library, Paradise Branch , 5922 Clark Rd , Paradise
11:00 am
-
Paradise Quarterly Speaker Meeting – April 2026
Paradise Elks Lodge #2026 , 1100 Elk Ln , Paradise
6:00 pm
-
High School Prom @ Terry Ashe Center
Terry Ashe Center
Paradise, CA 95969
7:00 pm
Tuesday April 21
-
Paradise Crafternoon
Butte County Library, Paradise Branch , 5922 Clark Rd , Paradise
3:00 pm
Thursday April 23
-
NO ELEMENTARY CLASSES
HomeTech Charter
Paradise, CA 95969
-
ELEMENTARY FIELD TRIP-Table Mountain
HomeTech Charter
Paradise, CA 95969
10:00 am
📣 Paradise Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
Friday April 17
-
Parents Night Out - Chico, CA 2026
Chico Pickle & Pong , 424 Otterson Dr , Chico
6:00 pm
Saturday April 18
-
CFOL Book Sale
Butte County Library, Chico Branch , 1108 Sherman Ave , Chico
9:00 am
-
Chico Chess Club
Butte County Library, Chico Branch , 1108 Sherman Ave , Chico
10:30 am
Wednesday April 22
-
Tai Chi & Qi Gong
Paradise Stronger , 6848 Skyway suite p , Paradise
9:30 am
Have we missed something on our calendar?
Add an event yourself!
As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Missing my beloved Cat named Shaggy.
Please if anyone has seen him no matter the condition he is found in please D.M. me if it's bad then let me put him to rest. He's missing from Oak… (Nextdoor Paradise)
- I am in need of some cardboard boxes as soon as possible.
I have to make a trip to the Bay with a bunch of tools before the end of the week. I've been to the grocery stores around town and they will not… (Nextdoor Unique Acres)
-
Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Bilingual Team Member in Paradise. Apply here.
-
Victor posted a job opening for Hybrid Payroll Specialist in Chico. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Paradise here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chico
- Blossom Market comes to Chico State on April 20 (krcrtv.com)
- Goats return to Chico's Bidwell Park to clear vegetation, reduce wildfire risk (krcrtv.com)
- Butte County stays with current arts partner (chicoer.com)
Oroville
- Butte County deputy arrests Oroville driver after meth found in traffic stop (krcrtv.com)
- Death notices received April 15 (orovillemr.com)
Ok Paradise! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Share to NextDoor Share to Facebook