To commemorate the 5th year of rebuilding, the Town of Paradise organized a 12-month community-focused event series entitled
Town of Paradise Pop-Up Events
Each month, there were new community events for all residents to participate in and enjoy. The events were 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.
January
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.
February
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.
March
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.
April
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!
May
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.
June
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!
July
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.
August
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.
September
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.
October
October’s TOP POP event is ripe for picking! Apple picking, that is. We’re excited to help Noble Orchards “Pick it Forward,” and harvest apples that’ll be donated to local food banks. But that’s not all: if you and your group pick more than four cases of apples, you’ll get four pounds of apples to take home with you.
We hope you’ll take part at this historical Paradise location, founded in 1921, and spend a beautiful a few hours out at the orchards.
November
Saturday, November 4: Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, November 5: Community Daffodil Planting
Monday, November 6: Street Eats & Local Beats
Tuesday, November 7: Community Paint Night
Wednesday, November 8: Sealing of the Time Capsule
December
Join us for the final ToP POP event of the year as we say goodbye to 2023!
Enjoy half-price admission for ice skating at the Paradise Ice Rink for just $7 starting at noon.
But that’s not all! From 6-10:00 pm, PRPD is throwing a “New Year-ish Party”! Alongside ice skating, there will be a DJ, food options, children’s activities, a ball drop and more. It’s fun for the entire family!
This newsletter is designed to keep you informed of the ongoing recovery efforts as we rebuild Paradise. Each week you will receive a newsletter with events, current numbers (building permits, etc.), current topics and a weekly Q&A.
Occasionally, we may send out an extra newsletter pertaining to an upcoming event or important information.
