Bailey Bethard opens Bailey’s Book Nook, a high-quality used bookstore located at 1330 Market Street in the historic Sherven Square building in Downtown Redding. A dynamic new business owner, Bailey has previously worked with several well-known downtown establishments, including Carousel, Ferris Wheel Kids, and the Cascade Theatre. In this episode, Bailey shares her journey to opening her own brick-and-mortar shop, the behind-the-scenes process of bringing Bailey’s Book Nook to life, and why she felt the timing was right to contribute to the revitalization happening in Downtown Redding.

Bailey Book Nook https://bookshop.org/shop/baileysbooknook

1330 Market Street

Tuesday | 11 AM–4 PM
Wednesday | 10 AM–6 PM
Thursday | 10 AM–6 PM
Friday | 10 AM–6 PM
Saturday | 10 AM–6 PM
Sunday | 11 AM–4 PM

Nations Finest is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been serving veterans and their families for over 50 years by providing a comprehensive range of services. Mike Dahl of Nations Finest joins the Viva Downtown Discussion to discuss restoring a house in Downtown Redding to become permanent housing for veterans.

Kirkwood Hale, co-founder of Plantable Nursery and Café, joins the Downtown Discussion Podcast to share the story behind Plantable Redding, the vibrant green space that transformed the once abandoned lot on the corner of California and Gold Street. Kirkwood discusses how he and his team turned a neglected part of downtown into a community hub for small concerts, gatherings, gardening education, plant sales, and the restoration of the Calaboose Creek in to a healthy eco system again.

https://plantableredding.org/

Plantable Nursery and Cafe

2018 California Street, Redding CA 96001

Wed-Sat: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.