The Town is excited to announce a 12-month community-focused event series entitled:
TOP POP
Town of Paradise Pop-Up Events
Introducing: TOP POP!
As we enter the 5th year of the rebuilding of Paradise, the Town of Paradise is excited to announce a 12-month community-focused event series entitled TOP POP.
Each month, there will be a new community event for all residents to participate in and enjoy. The events will be hosted by various organizations and partners to highlight different aspects of our Town, our investment in recovery, and our celebration for what the future holds.
We welcome all Ridge residents to participate in upcoming TOP POP events and enjoy photos from previous ones!
September
TOP POP
Town of Paradise Pop-Up Event
September 30
Terry Ashe Recreation Center
Survival Skills Workshop with BSA Scout Troops 316 & 12G
Sharpen your survival skills at our September ToP POP event: Survival Skills Workshop. We’re working with local BSA Scout Troops 316 and 12G to bring a fun all-ages survival workshop to the community. You’ll get the chance to learn about first aid, backpacking, camping, knots, and more.
Rock Painting with Paradise Art Center
Tap your creativity and join us for our August TOP POP Rock Painting with Paradise Art Center at Paradise Recreation and Parks District’s 75th-anniversary celebration!
Participants have the opportunity to learn from local art teacher Angie ORegan and participate in additional family-friendly activities at Bille Park. Fun for the whole family!
All art supplies and rocks are supplied for free for participants.
August
TOP POP
Town of Paradise Pop-Up Event
August 12
Bille Park
July
TOP POP
Town of Paradise Pop-Up Event
July 29
Aquatic Park Swimming Pool
Free Community Swim Day at Aquatic Park Swimming Pool
Grab your swimsuit, sunscreen, and flip flops for this month’s ToP POP event: a free community swim day at the Aquatic Park Swimming Pool! Lunch and snacks from local food trucks will also be available for purchase.
Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. In addition, everyone needs to follow all lifeguard rules and regulations.
Go Bag Giveaway during the ‘Prepared Paradise’ Emergency Exercise.
Stop by the Town of Paradise’s booth to learn about emergency preparedness. We’ll have information regarding evacuation routes and maps, the Early Warning Sirens, Code Red, Go Bags, and more. Plus, Wildfire Ready Racoon will make a special appearance!
P.S.: The first 100 people to stop by the booth will get a free Go Bag to store their evacuation items!
june
TOP POP
Town of Paradise Pop-Up Event
June 15
Paradise Community Park
May
TOP POP
Town of Paradise Pop-Up Event
May 20
Paradise Fire Station 81
Town of Paradise + Paradise Fire: Open House TOP POP
Paradise Ridge Residents won’t want to miss May’s TOP POP event, the fifth in this FREE community event series. The Town of Paradise is partnering with the Paradise Fire Department to share the remodeled Fire Station 81 with the public. Community members can tour a fire truck, see a fire extinguisher demo, learn about fire safety and prevention, and more.
Gold Nugget Days
Photobooth & Croc Charm Giveaway
Paradise Residents are encouraged to stop by Rebuild Paradise’s booth at the Gold Nugget Days to take a photo at their photo booth and learn how to get a FREE Rebuild Paradise Croc charm. Croc charms are available while supplies last, so get there early to snag yours!
April
TOP POP
Town of Paradise Pop-Up Event
April 29 & 30
Gold Nugget Museum
MARch
TOP POP
Town of Paradise Pop-Up Event
March 25
Terry Ashe Recreation Center
Goat Yoga
at the Paradise Grazing Festival
Spend some time hanging out with adorable baby goats during a FREE yoga class. Feel free to bring your own yoga mat or towel to participate.
Afterward, you can check out the rest of the Grazing Festival to learn about how goats help with wildfire safety and enjoy live music, food, activities, and demonstrations.
To Paradise with Love: Wildflower Seed Giveaway with Deja Vu Nursery
Bring a little more beauty back to Paradise by starting your spring gardens with a scoop of wildflower seeds! A small packet of perennial mixed wildflower seeds will be available for visitors.* Instructions for planting and wildfire landscaping information will also be available. *While supplies last.
February
TOP POP
Town of Paradise Pop-Up Event
March 17 & 18
Deja Vu Nursery
January
TOP POP
Town of Paradise Pop-Up Event
January 28
Equilibrium Wellness Center
Submit Your 2023 Resolutions for Paradise
The first TOP POP, entitled “Submit Your 2023 Resolutions for Paradise” was hosted by Jess Mercer of the Equilibrium Wellness Center at Paradise Stronger. Residents were invited to come write and/or draw their hopes and dreams and visions for the future of Paradise. All submissions were then added to a live art display in the Wellness Center for all visitors to enjoy.
