Well, here we are at the Arc Store Paradise and looking forward to participating in the Gold Nugget Days celebration. I’ve lived here since 2006, and again will be running down the Parade route with the local Chapter 711 of E Clampus Vitus. I found out shortly after arriving here that the local “Clampers” were involved with the Gold Nugget Days celebration when I went to the Gold Nugget Museum to look at the local history.
While talking with a very nice museum volunteer, I told him of my exploration of the Mohave Desert mines in earlier years. We discovered that we were both Clampers and he told me not to miss the Gold Nugget Parade. Shortly after finding a nice place in the shade to watch the parade, a local chapter representative noting my Clamper attire, asked me if I’d like to take part in the parade. Of course I was flattered and said yes – little did I know what they do in the parade. I haven’t run that much for “photo ops” in years and heaven knows how many times my picture was taken. Read More The Arc Store Paradise Celebrates Gold Nugget Days
Somebody somewhere is immersed in the winter season. If you’re anything like me you think of a whole host of projects to get caught up on when the weather cooperates. In the summer months it’s usually outside the house fixing up the yard or putting up new rain gutters. In 
The winter months are here and with them usually comes inclement weather. One of the challenges you might face is what to do to keep your children occupied while stuck indoors. When the rainy season sets in, so do the grumbling statements of the kids, “I can’t go outside, so, what can I do?” You can find creative ways for the kids to stay happy, dry and entertain themselves. Many of 
Well it’s the Holiday Season again and everybody gets nostalgic strolling down memory lane. I’m sure you all have fond memories of childhood days when your excitement was at such a level about the gifts piling up under the tree that you had a hard time sleeping. In addition to our own personal remembrance of Christmases past, we are fortunate at the Arc second hand stores that we get to witness the spirit of giving as our customers shop for others.
The Johnny Appleseed Celebration in Paradise is almost as old as Johnny Appleseed himself. On October 4th and 5th, the Arc Store in Paradise will have its first opportunity to join the town in celebrating its Johnny Appleseed Days Festival. It is the second largest event in town, and along with historical tradition provides plenty of fun and entertainment for residents and visitors alike.
Second hand shopping on the ridge just got a new addition. The Arc Stores of Butte County has opened a new store in Paradise located in the KMart shopping center. We’re celebrating our Grand Opening on Thursday, September 18th with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony by the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce, see details 
When summer finally rolls around and all parents are faced with the age-old dilemma of keeping the kids occupied, get creative with their activities, learn ways to save money in the process, and it’s a win-win for the entire household.
Are you one of the multitudes of people that love shopping at second hand furniture stores and thrift shops when you get the urge to re-decorate? The Arc Store in Paradise receives all kinds of clean, quality used furniture through donations from residents of Butte County, and we take great pride offering these unique pieces to the public at discount prices.
Paradise has a new store which offers many ways to save money on The rRdge. The Arc Stores of Butte County has opened a new location in the Kmart center on Clark Rd. We’ve worked hard to offer a fresh, clean, easy to shop experience close to home. Let me tell you a little about us.