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Volume 20 - Issue 5 February 2012 Features: 6 Be the Change:

Is Your Child A Procrastinator?

Steve Williams, Butte County

By Darla Greb Mazariegos

Big Dreams Give Kids A Chance To Learn

Encouraging Girls In Math & Science

By Lisa Shara

The Committed Athlete, On And Off The Field By Danelle Campbell

By Starshine Roshell

Projectile Homework

By Heidi Smith Luedtke, Ph.D.

Science Resources

Self-Conscious Smiles: Helping Tweens and Teens During Orthodontia

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By Carolyn Warnemuende

My Kid Loves Sugar And I'm A Dentist! Tips From A Dentist/Parent For Early Dental Care And Cavity Prevention

By Christopher M. Lim, D.D.S.

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6 Be The Change 22 Childcare Directory 23 Family Calendar

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be the change be the change

By Darla Greb Mazariegos

Steve Williams,, Butte County

our years ago, Steve Williams was driving home from work when he spotted train tracks hidden in the grass on property next to a highway. He had been looking online to purchase a small train for his 4-yearold son Max. Diagnosed with a heart defect two days after his birth, Max had gone through several open heart surgeries. Steve located the property owner who showed him a 1940s vintage small-rail logging train he was willing to sell. “My son was scheduled to have another surgery and I had to wait,” Steve said. Two months later, he returned and bought the train. Steve had only thirty-four days to get the train running for Max’s upcoming 5th birthday. The newly named train, the Miracle Express Maxamillian No. 8, marked the beginning of Max's Miracles/The Max Williams Foundation, and Max’s Miracle Ranch, a working California farmstead, orchard and entertainment center that provides a retreat for families with children who are dealing with heart defects, cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Steve had purchased the ranch, located in Biggs, 22 years before when attending Chico State.

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While Steve and his wife Molly traveled back and forth to San Francisco with Max for his treatments, they were shocked to find that many families in the same situation couldn’t afford hotel rooms. Steve explains, “When Max was about three years old we started meeting families that were sleeping in their cars while their children were receiving treatment. I started researching what was available to help parents who needed financial assistance.” Not finding much, Steve wanted to fundraise to provide families with gift cards to pay for food, gas and hotel rooms. He also wanted to turn part of the ranch into “a place where families can have a day off.” Now the father of eight children, Steve has created a haven where kids can just be kids. The ranch is open to the public for special events, birthday parties and school field trips, and is always open to “miracle children” and their families at no cost, offering train rides (a trackless train can be rented off site too!), gold panning, hay rides, a picnic area, a petting zoo and play areas, as well as a small chapel where families can take a moment for prayer or contemplation. The ranch grows and sells organic produce, and offers families the opportunity to “pick your own” from May to November. John Rickers has witnessed Steve’s generosity firsthand. As a neighbor to the original train owner, he helped Steve move the train and they’ve become good friends. “Steve will go out of his way to help anybody,” he says. John’s son Ian also helped move the train; now age 12, Ian is a cancer survivor and a “Miracle Child.” John and his family attend many of the holiday events Steve organizes. “What people don’t realize is

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that while we’re all going there and having fun, he’s working,” John says. One year Steve called the families to see if they were coming for the Christmas event, and then had gifts ready for all the children. John reflects, “Nobody goes there and leaves empty handed.” Steve works with communities to bring awareness regarding children’s health issues. For February, which is American Heart Month and Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week (Feb. 7-14), Steve is collaborating with the mayors of Chico, Biggs, Live Oak and Gridley, who plan to make public proclamations to help educate people about heart defects. Today Max’s Miracles serves approximately 585 families. John Brown, father of 7-year-old Stevie who has been battling leukemia, recounts the first time they found Max’s Miracle Ranch: “We didn’t know what the ranch was and saw the train on our way to Sacramento for Stevie’s treatments. On our return, we asked if Stevie could ride it. Steve has been a wonderful support to our family,” John shares, “We talk a lot and he calls to make sure we are doing okay.” Max’s Miracles, born from the discovery of train tracks on the side of a highway and from seeing parents of sick children sleeping in their cars, has been realized through steadfast dedication and an amazing amount of hard work. Most importantly, it is Steve’s strong passion and desire to help those in need that has brought relief and joy to many children and their families. To contact Steve or for more information about Max’s Miracles (including an upcoming February 14 Miracle Miles Bike Run), visit www.maxsmiracles.org or call (530) 354-7168. Ó A mother of three, Darla Greb Mazariegos is a writer from Butte County.

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By Carolyn Warnemuende

BIG DREAMS GIVE KIDS A CHANCE TO LEARN

rooster crows. A cantor chants the Muslim call to prayer. Songs from a Christian church echo through the village. Morning has come to Kyebando, Uganda. Mothers wake children who quickly roll up their sleeping mats, dress for school,

and begin their walk along rutted red dirt roads to the school compound. By 8:00 a.m., over 180 smiling faces are assembled to start their day at God is Good Preparatory School (GGPS), a non-denominational pre-and-primary school open to children of all faiths.

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The story of GGPS began with the dream of a young Ugandan preschool teacher, the support of her husband, and her friendship with an American woman. I met Judith Nsamba, co-founder and headmistress of GGPS, in 1998 at a preschool where she taught in the Nakalabye

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one small private primary school and a government primary school, but no preschool. She wanted to provide much-needed education for the young children of this subsistence-farming village. Having a passion for children and knowledge of education, I wanted to play a role in helping her achieve her vision. I knew nothing about international business relationships, so spoke about my desire to my daughter and son-in-law, international workers in Uganda. They agreed that the friendship and trust I’d built with

Judith and Edward served as a strong cultural foundation for making a mutual project successful. Over cups of steaming African tea, Judith, Edward and I developed a plan. They would build a school, hire a teacher, enroll village preschool children, and provide accurate records of how donated money was spent. I would recruit sponsors for the children and garner donations for materials and buildings. With great anticipation, we looked forward to success. With the help of village builders, Judith

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tional project. It fit nicely into our mission of promoting racial and civic harmony through education, the arts, and public programs. As people learned about the new school, interest ran high. They understood that all donations would be given to the school, and wanted to assist children’s education in a country where 49.9 percent of the population is under the age of 15, and only 32 percent complete primary (elementary) school. Interestingly, also in 1997, Yoweri Museveni, president of Uganda, established the Universal Primary Education 9

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Author Carolyn Warnemuende has two daughters and five grandchildren, and lives with her husband in Redding. She writes parenting and educational articles, sponsors a school in Uganda, and visits Africa twice a year. She receives great joy in taking daily care of her four-year-old granddaughter who was adopted from Ethiopia.

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statute. Families were to receive free primary education for up to four children in the family, and all children through age 12 were to complete school. Progress toward achievement has been slow. Government schools may have as many as 100 children per teacher. Schools may not be within reasonable walking distance, and children are needed at home to assist with childcare and farming. Many children leave school by Primary 2 or 3, the equivalent of second or third grade. Understanding the necessity for education, and having potential assistance, Judith and Edward expanded their dream. If a preschool could be successful, why not bring quality education to primary and middle grade students as well? And so they did, with the assistance of Water and Stone Center. In 2005 the first permanent building was erected, a primary class was established, and five students were sponsored. With Judith and Edward’s unwavering focus on their vision, miraculous growth has transpired at GGPS. In 2007, the Ministry of Education registered it as a private school. Six licensed teachers, a nearly unheard of feat for a village school, educate children from preschool through Primary 7 – the completion of primary school. One hundred forty-two children are sponsored. Campus development includes four classroom wings, a latrine, and two water cisterns (the first of their kind) in Kyebando. With the assistance of Good Earth Trust, a non-profit organization from Great Britain, GGPS personnel and village builders learned to make environmentally sustainable bricks. The last two classroom wings, the latrine, and the cisterns are built from these longlasting blocks. Under ordinary circumstances in Uganda, such progress might take a decade or more, or never happen. Until recently, young students walked 15 minutes down a steep path to the village water hole. They filled gerry cans with water and carried them back to school where the water was boiled before consumption. Now, the school’s cisterns collect rainwater through pipes leading from the roofs of the buildings. Children or staff drain the water into buckets and pour it through a simple

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Encouraging Girls In Math & Science W

hile working at a science museum, I once observed a mother, toting a daughter past exhibits on dinosaurs, oceans and machines, approach an employee. “Where is the stuff for girls?” she asked. It’s a question that would ruffle the feathers of any female archaeologist, marine biologist or engineer. But it’s also a question deeply rooted in our cultural stereotype that mathematics and the sciences are not “girl stuff.” And it’s a question that doesn’t seem

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to go away. Palie Cantu has been teaching middle school math at Forest Ridge, an all-girls Catholic school in Bellevue, WA, for 18 years. Carly Reiter just started teaching middle school science at the Seattle Girls School. Both began their teaching careers in coed classrooms and see significant differences. “It’s easy to just call on the boys,” Cantu remembers from her years teaching in a coed school. “They are the ones with their hands up. The girls really are wanting to hide and not really wanting to take risks.”

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Today, her female students tell her they’re not as afraid to get help or ask questions as they were when they shared a classroom with boys. Reiter has similar observations. “Girls are naturally more hesitant to jump into crazy experiments,” she says. In fact, Reiter thinks girls’ tendencies to organize their thoughts on paper and be comfortable drawing observations make them “naturally more scientific.” Reiter was excited to see that scientific nature come out when she took her teach-

ing position at the girls’ school this year. She began teaching with a “worm lab,” and the girls jumped right in. “In my coed classes, the girls really played into the ‘I’m scared of worms!’ stereotype and let the boys do a lot of the work,” she says. Even then, Reiter preferred to create single-gender groups, noticing that when she did, the girls would engage in the experiments much faster. A report published by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) in 2010, titled “Why So Few?”, discusses what’s called “stereotype threat,” an idea first 11

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Science Resources (A Few Favorites Known to Inspire Children) Books

11 Experiments That Failed Author: Jenny Offill Illustrator: Nancy Carpenter Ages 4 & up. Introduces the scientific method in a way that is engaging and fun as a young girl thinks of wonderful (and quirky) hypotheses and tests them out. A humorous read, a great role model, and an accurate depiction of the scientific method at work. Numerous parents report that their kids began conducting their own experiments immediately after reading this book. The Magic School Bus Inside the Human Body Author: Joanna Cole Illustrator: Bruce Degen Ages 6 & up. The whacky and wonderful classroom teacher, Ms. Frizzle, shepherds her reluctant students on an unusual “field trip.” After teaching her class about the human body and a visit to a science museum, Mrs. Frizzle shrinks the bus and the class – except for Arnold, who accidentally swallows them and starts the class on a journey through the human body (Arnold’s!). Science Verse Author: Jon Sciescka Illustrator: Lane Smith Ages 7 & up. This is a sometimes icky, sometimes puzzling, and always funny book of poems about science that young readers love. Covers a variety of chemical, biological and physical sciences; introduces children to common terms. Hoot Author: Carl Hiaasen Ages 10 & up. The heroes are kids who save an endangered burrowing owl family living on a site designated for new commercial construction. It's a great read peppered with humor, mystery and quirky characters, and is a good introduction to environmental science and its practical applications. The storyline also deals with the issue of bullying. The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie Author: Alan Bradley Ages 12 & up. In this award-winning series starter, the main character, Flavia de Luce, is a wonderfully spunky 11-year-old girl who is passionate about chemistry. She uses her knowledge to solve the mystery of a man found dead in her own yard ... and to torment her older sisters.

Music & Associated Resources

Look for additional educational CDs from both artists listed below. Only One Ocean (CD) Artist: Banana Slug String Band This award-winning children's release (Jan ‘11), features 14 catchy songs (in a variety of genres) that inspire kids and their families to learn about and care for the ocean and its inhabitants. A collaboration between "The Slugs" and five educational science organizations, songs are based on the Ocean Literacy Network’s educational framework for grades K-12 (www. tinyurl.com/OLK-12); the band’s low-tech website offers varied lesson plans in its educator’s section at www.bananaslugstringband.com. Here Comes Science (CD+DVD) Artist: They Might Be Giants This CD/DVD set offers something for every grade level. Children have fun learning about a wide variety of life sciences that are featured in 19 songs and their accompanying entertaining videos, including “Elements,” “Electric Car,” “Photosynthesis,” “I Am a Paleontologist” and “Solid Liquid Gas.”

Local Science Resources

For information about science-based resources in Upper CA, visit North State Parent’s “Science and Nature” resource section at www.northstateparent.com/familyresources. Categories include geology, wildlife, astronomy, spelunking and more. Many of the organizations found in our resource pages offer science-based field trip opportunities, school events, summer camps, and volunteer opportunities, all of which teach and inspire.

Local Ongoing Science-Based Activities

Butte County Chico Science Fair 2012 Registration for exhibits ends March 16. The Fair is held April 2-5. Last year over 700 Chico students registered science projects at the fair. Chico students (K-12) may register now for the upcoming event, and everyone is invited to come enjoy an impressive array of interesting science projects and hands-on learning fun. Location: Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico. Info: www.ecst.csuchico. edu/csf Environmental Workshops For Preschoolers Monthly workshops. Designed to introduce young children to nature through games, crafts, discussions and observation. A fun way for children and adults to learn about nature together. Ages: 3-5. Location: Chico Creek Nature Center, 1968 East 8th St., Chico. Contact: bidwellpark.org; (530) 891-4671. Science Experiments & Zoology Classes For Preschoolers Weekly classes. Designed for young children & their parents. Offers experiential fun with hands-on science experiments, and an introduction to the five vertebrate families. Ages: 3-5 years. Location: Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave., Chico. Contact: www.sunnygardenmontessori.com; (530) 343-3101. Shasta and Tehama Counties Science Saturdays Monthly activities. Features interesting handson learning stations, demos & guest experts. Includes something for both children and adults. Ages: All ages! Location: Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr., Redding. Contact: www.turtlebay.org; (530) 243-8850. Shasta Roots and Shoots Outings Monthly outings year-round. In this environmental and humanitarian youth program of the Jane Goodall Institute, learn about nature mapping, how to survey wildlife, how GPS is used for projects, and more. Location: Outdoor events in Shasta and Tehama County locations. Ages: Preschool-college. Info: shastarootsnshoots.com; (530) 347-1687. Siskiyou County Coming March 4th: Let's Go Science Show An unusual way to learn about the principals of physics. The wacky and talented Professor Smart and Dr. Know-it-all join forces for an educational, entertaining and experiential extravaganza. 4pm. $12-20. Location: COS Kenneth W. Ford Theater, 800 College Ave., Weed. Info: Check North State Parent’s Upcoming March events calendar, or call (530) 938-5373.

described in the ’90s that shows how performance can be hindered by negative stereotypes. For example, one study divided male and female college students with similar math abilities into two rooms of mixed genders to take a test. The first room was told that men performed better than women on the test; the second room was told there was no difference. The effect was astounding: Female students in the first room performed much worse than their male counterparts. The scores of both genders in the second room were similar to each other and more consistent with the students’ abilities. According to the AAUW report, hundreds of studies have verified the negative impact of stereotypes. And it doesn’t take much for the effect to surface: Simply asking respondents their gender or putting them in testing rooms where males outnumber the females triggers the threat. Math and science stereotyping starts early. According to a 2011 study by I-LABS (Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences) researchers at the University of Washington, elementary school students already identify math as something boys do. Researchers showed that even when issues with selfesteem are removed, students as young as first graders connect “math” with “boys.” Girls who don’t want to fight the stereotype often turn away from math and science. That’s what Reitha Weeks, Ph.D., did. Despite being co-valedictorian in high school, she was convinced that she wasn’t “smart enough to do science,” she says. It wasn’t until after college that she pursued a doctorate in genetics and embarked on a 13-year biotech career. Weeks now focuses on science education at the Northwest Association for Biomedical Research, and also serves on the

board of the Seattle Association for Women in Science. She says that having young female role models is vital for girls to be able to see themselves as scientists. Parents can be role models too. “Never, ever say in front of your child, ‘I can’t do math,’” says Weeks. “Encourage math and science inquiry. Try to think about how things work and ask questions, have interesting discussions, and go out and find the answers.” Stacey Ohrs is the executive director of Expanding Your Horizons, an organization based in California that introduces women to science and math careers through national and international conferences. Ohrs wants to teach girls that high-tech careers are within reach. “Girls don’t have to be perfect in science class; they just have to like it and be willing to work through the issues and develop the intellectual skills.” Weeks agrees. “Math is not always easy, but our kids give up too easily. Math takes doing homework and doing problems. It’s too much of a cop-out to say, ‘I can’t do it because I’m a girl.’” It’s also important for girls to know that the hard work doesn’t have to be lonely. “Girls often think chemists work on their own,” says Ohrs, whose conferences show girls how collaborative science careers really are. That would excite math teacher Cantu, whose lessons involve a lot of group work. “Girls are very relational in their learning. The emotional part of their brain is always operating.” Ó Wendy Lawrence can often be found with her two young boys amongst the girly stuff at the science museum. A former teacher and middle school principal, she blogs about parenting and children’s books at The Family That Reads Together.

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By Danelle Campbell

The Committed Athlete On And Off The Field

ver the past two years, Pleasant Valley High School and Chico High School have implemented an initiative called Athlete Committed, helping to educate over 4,000 parents and student athletes on how to get the best out of their athletic ability and to perform at their highest level. In partnership with Butte County Behavioral Health’s Prevention Unit, Chico Unified School District is the first school district in California to take on this initiative. Athlete Committed provides support to local athletes, coaches and parents, and urges athletes to renew

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Commitment

• Living the life of an athlete means waking up every day with a purpose of working toward your goals. Train your mind, your body and your spirit, so that you know you have done all that is possible to prepare and to be your best. Think about the choices you make off the field, as they affect what you do on the field.

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• How important to you is your athletic career? Are you focused? Are you doing anything that prevents you from achieving your goals? Choose a destiny of excellence – the more you think about it, talk about it and write about it, the more you increase the chance of it happening. Dedication really is worth its weight in gold (and silver and bronze too)! • Surround yourself with positive people, places and things. Refuse to associate with any person, place or thing that keeps you from your goals. For example, there is

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• Sleep is a clear predictor of performance! With eight to ten hours of sleep athletes perform faster, stronger, and with more accuracy. A Stanford University sleep study shows that the average teen in America today gets a mere six hours and forty minutes of sleep per night! • “Post exercise” nutrition is critical to recovery. The John Underwood American 13

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The Committed Athlete, On And Off The Field Athletic Institute recommends that athletes consume a sweet drink with electrolytes (4-6oz.), and consume a liquid protein (12-16oz.) and carbohydrates (75g). Within one hour of training, eat a nutritious meal (i.e., dinner). • Consumption of alcohol directly relates to decreased athletic performance in key factors related to the success of an athlete: alcohol use decreases speed, acceleration, endurance, agility, strength and concentration. The residual effect of alcohol or a hangover has been shown to reduce performance by an average of 11.4% in elite athlete performance. According to the American Athletic Institute, one night of heavy drinking projects losses of as much as two weeks of training effect. • Do not let other people choose if or when you will drink alcohol or use other drugs. Make that choice for yourself. Don’t let alcohol keep you from reaching your full potential and goal of excellence. Your team, your school and your community are behind you. • A UCLA study on brain development re-

veals that the most significant period of mature brain development in the human lifespan occurs during the ages of 12-21. If athletes and teams do not unite to eliminate underage drinking and drug use, the result may be lost dreams, lost futures, lost hope and lost lives.

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People and programs earn more respect for the way they do things than for the fact that they win games – that’s what sets them apart from others. Your own character is reflected most by whom you choose to be with. Choosing not to drink or use drugs

isn’t enough. Choose not to drink alcohol or use other drugs AND choose not to be in the presence of anyone who is drinking alcohol or using other drugs. • The way you conduct yourself prior to, during and following a game unquestionably impacts everyone involved. Make those who came before you and those who will come in the future proud of your team. • In team meetings discuss the team formula for success and what that looks like on and off the field. Organize postgame events for your team that do not include drugs and alcohol. Check in with your teammates to seek out parties where no alcohol, tobacco or other

drugs are available. Support each other and hold each other accountable. • Be a good role model for younger athletes – they watch you and wait for the day to wear your jersey. Teach them how to be committed and how to strive for excellence. • Share your athletic goals with your family and friends. Get them involved in your commitment to be an athlete who leads with passion, dedication and determination. Your family and friends can help you reach your goals. Raise the bar to create your own personal best! As track and field coach and cofounder of Nike, Inc., Bill Bowerman says, "Great things only happen to people who expect great things to happen to them.” Ó

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ot “flu shots.” Not “chore chart.” Not even “Grandpa’s sauerkraut.” No, the two words that most set my family moaning are these: Class project. It happens a few times a year. My grade-schooler brings home an assignment that promises to mock my poor parenting skills even as it converts my dining room table into a wasteland of Sharpies, index cards and – often, for some reason – cotton balls. Historic reports that lay waste to our weekends. Science projects that erupt in family arguments. “I hate them,” says a friend of mine, a mother of three. “They get expensive, take a ton of time on top of regular homework and, honestly, I don’t see my kids learning a whole lot from it.” That’s just the problem. I’ve never understood what exactly these projects are supposed to be teaching: planning? research? handicraft? Super! But I’m a lousy

instructor for those things – which is why I send my child to school. Why can’t I just educate him in laundry skills, phone etiquette and Egg-Scrambling 101? And his teachers can school him in finding the cultural contributions of Georgia, diagramming the human heart and building Egyptian pyramids out of sugar cubes. I have great respect for parents who enjoy these projects – who clear their calendars, roll up their sleeves and deftly guide their kids from brainstorming to classroom set-up. But I also admire those who refuse to get involved at all. “We’ll wield the spray glue when necessary,” says another mother I know. “That’s it.” It’s us anxious back-and-forthers that make projects so stressful on everyone. “I start off saying, ‘You need to do this project,’” says one mom, “but often by the end I feel so invested that I find myself saying, ‘Go to bed and I will finish it.’” “It’s a balancing act,” explains another mother. “I don’t want my kids to

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I sought insight from a friend who teaches elementary school. “The point is the process, not the product,” she says. “There’s always one where you can tell the kid sat in the garage watching his engineer dad construct it – some parents just totally miss the point.” In order to avoid that mistake, let’s all look for the opportunities inherent in our kids’ next take-home project. You might see it as a chance to re-learn something you’d forgotten. Or to keep your perfectionism in check. Me, I’m gonna pray the word “shoebox” shows up on the materials list.It’s hard to hate a mandate to buy footwear. Ó

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actually working on it. If your child is using a computer, turn off the Internet (unless it is required for work, but that is likely to be rarer than your child wants you to think). For students who procrastinate to the point of not turning in their work, institute a system of parental control: Require that assignments are recorded in a planner, and purchase a brightly colored homework folder. Each night, check that the folder contains everything that’s due the next day. Add an incentive: If your child goes a month without any late work, you won’t check the folder. Longer-term projects become more prevalent in the higher grades. Getting used to this kind of planning requires practice, patience and perseverance. Sometimes, it also requires parents. The first step in a long-term project is to set checkpoints. Divide the project into smaller pieces. Then, working backward from the deadline, decide when each piece should be finished. This can be especially effective when it’s done with the child’s teacher – she will have information about classroom timelines that you might not know. Working as a team also helps eliminate excuses, and gives kids the confidence that comes with a strong support system. If it’s a paper, set deadlines for choosing a topic, creating an outline or mind map, researching, note-taking, writing a first draft. If it’s a project, include tasks such as a sketch, a list of materials, and a shopping trip. As kids get older and more practiced, they’ll be able set their own checkpoints and eventually internalize the process. Parents can play a powerful role in managing procrastination. Help build the support your child needs in a way that allows him or her to succeed, but doesn’t prevent failure when it’s called for. Believe in your child and in his ability to accept responsibility. And if it comes down to it, take a breath, bite your tongue, and let go. Middle school kids often insist on learning lessons the hard way. Ó Author Wendy Lawrence is the mother of two young procrastinators, one of whom recently didn't change out of pajamas until it was time to change back into them. A former teacher and middle school principal, she blogs about parenting and children’s books at The Family That Reads Together.

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brain development to fully comprehend that their bodies will change one day,” says Grayson. To teens, long-term benefits may not seem to outweigh the short-term costs to self-image and everyday inconveniences braces might bring. Encourage your child to see beyond the cosmetic benefits of braces. For example, it is much easier to keep your teeth clean when they are straight, and correct dental alignment can alleviate tension headaches and other symptoms.

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Kids who need orthodontics shouldn’t fear the dreaded “metal-mouth” appearance – it’s a thing of the past, says Dr. Jeffrey Ingber, DDS, of Metropolitan Dental Centers in Pontiac and Waterford, Michigan. Brackets used today are smaller and less visible, and patients can get clear or colored brackets if they wish. Patients who’d prefer to keep a low profile during orthodontia can also ask about the possibility of affixing brackets to the back of the teeth, or can investigate

Invisalign, an option that uses a series of computer-generated clear retainers to move teeth a little at a time. Be clear about treatment requirements: Patients who opt for Invisalign must wear their retainers as directed by the orthodontist. A retainer can’t move your child’s teeth when it’s sitting on the bathroom counter. Kids can get creative and wear personal bling from Braced-Lets (available online at bracedlets.com). These funky bracelets have been created by two New York City orthodontists and a jewelry designer, and are crafted from new, authentic orthodontic materials.

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Despite all the options available, some kids remain anxious about wearing braces. “We have had teens postpone or refuse treatment because of how they think the opposite sex will perceive them. Senior year is especially hard because of yearbook photos and prom,” says Hood. Be sensitive to your teen’s perspective on the timing of treatment, even if you can’t

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let him put it off indefinitely. “Just be supportive,” says Grayson, “listening is the most important tool in your parenting arsenal.” Lecturing about the long-term view or dismissing your child’s distress will only push your child away. When she finds out she’ll have to wear her braces longer than expected, rub her back and say “Yeah, that really stinks.” Kids just want parents to get it. Throughout the process, encourage good oral hygiene. If patients don’t properly brush their teeth while wearing braces, white spots and cavities can develop. Although a dentist can correct these problems, it’s best to avoid them altogether. Following doctor’s orders ensures faster, flawless results. Ó

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hroughout our lives we hear people say things that seem to be unwritten laws of nature, like “nothing is certain in life except death and taxes,” or “preacher’s kids are always the wildest.” A similar thing can be said about the children of a dentist and how they have more of a “sweet tooth” than the average child. I am living proof of this theory and I guess there is no hope for my daughter since both of her parents are dentists! This desire for sugar appears to come from par-

ents; for those of us who went on to become dentists it becomes evident around holidays, when our offices seem to have more chocolates and candy (usually sent by other dental offices) than a Powell’s Sweet Shoppe. Let me first start by saying that in no way am I advocating that children eat or drink whatever they want. A certain level of responsibility lies with parents to help their children make good healthy choices when it comes to what they eat. That said, I will say that eating candy or drinking soda isn’t

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the worst thing in the world. That’s right, I am a dentist and I said it is “okay” to have treats every now and then. Is it good for your teeth? No, of course not, but the problem really lies in frequency of consumption, and lack of good oral hygiene. The simple fact of the matter is that children today are bombarded with far more sugar-filled and processed foods than ever before in the history of mankind, and we all know that the instant your child sees that sugary cereal commercial your child

will be asking you for it. Prior to my daughter’s birth I would educate parents that children should not eat candy or drink soda ever, but since becoming the parent of a strong-willed little girl I realize that no matter what, children will find a way to eat the things that they should not be eating. What is most important is the frequency with which children eat these sugared foods. I tell parents that if it’s a treat and not a habit, then it’s probably okay. 21

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My Kid Loves Sugar And I'm A Dentist! I would not recommend filling your child’s bottle with Pepsi (yes I have seen this) and letting them drink it all day. What I mean is an occasional piece of candy is okay, rather than an hourly habit where sugar levels in

the mouth and on the teeth are elevated constantly. It is these elevated sugar levels over a prolonged period of time that put teeth at the highest risk for cavities. Whatever it is, have your child eat it or drink it and get it over with, and don’t let it sit on his/her teeth! An equally important factor in decreasing cavities is maintaining oral hygiene, both at home and at the dentist. At a minimum children and adults should be seen at the dentist’s office every six months for exams and cleanings (in some cases more frequently). Children should have their first visit when they get their first tooth in. We usually call this first visit a “Happy Visit” and it’s basically to visually inspect the

teeth and educate parent on diet and oral care in the home. We also use this time to introduce the child to dentistry in a nonthreatening and fun way. We “count” or “tickle” the teeth, and if permissible make their teeth movie stars by taking x-rays and putting them on television. This preliminary approach makes it much easier for children later, when they may need to an appointment involving a toothache or infection. Most dental cavities are preventable, and although we recommend brushing twice daily (morning and night) and flossing nightly, there is no rule saying you cannot do it more frequently. Remember that the crying and tantrums you may get from your child not wanting to brush or floss, or from not allowing them to eat more candy, are nothing compared to the crying that you will hear when they have a toothache. So cut down on the sugar, keep up the good oral hygiene at home, and see your dentist regularly! Ó

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Country Christian Preschool

120 Mission Ranch Blvd. • (530) 345-2292 DSM Ages: 2-6 yrs • Times: M-F 7:30am - 5:30pm A quality program created by educated and experienced teachers, providing a curriculum of kindness, discovery, individualism and parent involvement. Lic# 045404541

Corning • (530) 824-4768 DSM Ages: 0-12 yrs. • Times: M-F, 24 hrs We are a caring community for lifelong learners. As a center of quality and excellence, we focus on Early Reading First programs and offer Dept. of Ed. approved curriculum and a literacy enriched Pre-K Program. Our staff utilizes research-based practices for all ages. Each day is planned, playful and has a purpose. Lic.#: 525405429

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814 Glenn St. • (530) 342-5518 S Ages: 3-5 yrs • Times: M-F 8:30am-4pm Montessori trained teachers for the development of the whole child. Emphasis on inner motivation, using the child's natural curiosity and delight in discovery. Sessions offered a.m and p.m. Lic# 045401420

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2483 Notre Dame Blvd. # 110 • (530) 894-6800 DSM Ages: 2-12 yrs • Times: M-Th, 8am-10pm, Fri 8am-Midn, Sat 10am-Midn, Sun 1pm-6pm Drop-in childcare center with everything kids love! Large, colorful indoor space with tons of room for play. Games, crafts & group activities in a nurturing environment. Affordable hourly rates. No reservation necessary. Lic# 045404701 / 045404702

Laura's Preschool

475 East 5th Ave. • (530) 343-1516 www.lauraspreschoolchico.com DSM Ages: 2-6 yrs • Times: M-F 6:45am-6pm Laura's Preschool is a Christian Preschool where the goal is to have every child reach their full potential! We offer the following Enrichment Programs: Gymnastics, Yoga, Spanish & Music. We also offer swim lessons in our on-site pool. Call today for a tour of our school! Lic# 045405262

Little Sprouts Preschool

15 Overland Ct. • (530) 345-0123 DSM Ages: 2-5 yrs • Times: M-F 7am-6pm ECO Green certified, offering gardening, nature walks, outdoor exploration, kindergarten readiness program, Zoo-phonics®, introduction to Spanish, French, sign language and fun! Lic# 045405784

Parkside Preschool & Daycare

1885 E. 8th St. • (530) 893-5139 www.parksidedaycare.com DSM Ages: Infant-12 yrs • Times: M-F 6am-6pm Are you looking for loving and enriching childcare? Look no further! At Parkside we offer a “Junior Kindergarten” with credentialed teacher, yoga, gymnastics, gardening, park walks, Spanish, cooking, Zoo-phonics®, sign language for babies, and FUN! Come discover with us! Lic# 045405614

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3270 Brush St. • (530) 347-9686 SM Ages: 2-5 yrs • Times: 7:15am - 5:45pm We provide a warm & caring environment away from home. Each child is encouraged to express creativity through art, language, music & developmentally appropriate activities. Saxon curriculum. Credentialed teachers with years of experience. Lic# 455404373

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25490 Moller Ave. • (530) 514-0720 www.littlefriendsofcapay.com DS Ages: 1.5-5 yrs • Times: M-F, 7am - 6pm Where children are encouraged to laugh and learn! We are a small childcare facility that offers a curriculum-based program with biblical emphasis, in a safe, family-friendly environment. Lic# 525405800

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834 Lake Blvd. • (530) 246-3880 SM Ages: 0-9 yrs • Times: Mon-Sat 24hrs. ABC is more than a safe place for your child to play – it's an environment in which your child can grow. Located 1 mile west of Raley's Shopping Center on Lake Blvd. Lic# 455402468

Bethel Christian Preschool

933 College View Dr. • (530) 246-6010 SM Ages: 3-4 yrs • Times: M-F 7:30am - 5:45pm Providing our children with a uniquely spiritual philosophy allowing each child to develop his/ her full potential. Strong academic curriculum focusing on the whole child. Our caring and experienced staff is dedicated to every child’s learning experience. Lic# 451376572

Breshears School-Age Child Care (530) 222-2341 SM Ages: 4-12 yrs • Times: M-F early am - 5:45pm Quality before-and after-school program that includes homework time, crafts, playtime, field trips and positive social interaction. Transportation provided to and from school, serving the Enterprise and Columbia districts. Alternative payments accepted. Lic# 455404441

873 Canby Rd. • (530) 222-0675 S Ages: 3-5 yrs • Times: M-F, 8:30am - 11:45am Our program offers students a safe environment for their first educational experience and teaches children that they are unique and valuable individuals. Lic# 455401909 8835 Swasey Dr. • (530) 243-2773 www.grantesd.k12.ca.us S Ages: 2-5 yrs • Times: M-F 7am - 6pm Located on Grant School Campus. We encourage students to maximize growth cognitively, emotionally, socially and physically. Kindergarten readiness curriculum includes Open Court Math & Language Arts, Sparks P.E., Music, Hand Writing Without Tears®, and Brain Gym®. Flexible rates and scheduling. Lic # 455401675

Heather Ridge Infant Center

820 Saint Marks St. • (530) 241-7226 DSM Ages: 0-12 yrs • Times: M-F 6:30am - 6pm Full and part-time programs available. Our quality program incorporates Zoo-phonics® into thematic monthly curriculum. Enriched Pre-K program. Outstanding qualified staff. Large outdoor play area. After-school and summer school-age program available. Lic # 451372495

Kids and Me Preschool

3695 Churn Creek Rd. • (530) 222-3525 www.reddingpreschools.com DSM Ages: 2-6 yrs •Times: M-F 7am - 5:30pm Quality preschool program in a happy, caring environment. Stimulating and comprehensive curriculum that will prepare your child for kindergarten. Clean facility and large outdoor play area in a park-like setting. Great rates and flexible scheduling options year round. Lic# 451373876

Liberty Christian Preschool

3782 Churn Creek Rd. • (530) 222-2232 www.libertychristianredding.com S Ages: 2.9-5 yrs • Times: M-F 8:30am - 2:40pm Provides a Christian environment where children can learn and be nourished in Godly character. Basic readiness skills needed for success in kindergarten will be emphasized, along with the development of each child's physical, social, mental and spiritual needs. Lic # 451374213

Montessori Children’s House of Shady Oaks

1410 Victor Ave. • (530) 222-0355 DS Ages: 12 mos-K • Times: M-F 7:30AM-5:30PM Education begins at birth, building skills that last a lifetime. Montessori helps children become lifelong independent learners through purposeful play. We provide engaging hands-on activities that facilitate all aspects of development.

Munchkin University Infant Center & Preschool

2620 Railroad Ave. • (530) 241-8666 www. munchkinuniversity.com DSM Ages: Infant Center: 8 wks-2 yrs; Preschool: 2-5 yrs • Times: M-F 6:30am - 5:30pm At Munchkin University we believe that children need as many positive experiences as possible. Our amazing staff provides a great environment where each child is appropriately challenged and encouraged daily. Lic # 451374 213 & 451374 214

Redding Cooperative Preschool

658 Mary St. • (530) 241-4355 www.reddingcooppreschool.org S Ages: 2.9-5 yrs • Times: M-F 9am - noon Celebrating 50+ years of parent participation and fun. The Co-op features hands-on science, art, motor skills, music and early literacy in a nurturing environment. Call to arrange a visit! Lic# 455401222

Secret Garden

118 Churn Creek Rd. • (530) 244-1891 www.secretgardenredding.com DSM Ages: 2-K • Times: M-F 7:15am - 6pm We offer excellent Pre-K phonics Handwriting Without Tears curriculum & Healthy programs. A full curriculum with cultural appreciation, farm animals & natural foods, in a home-like, loving atmosphere. Teachers with experience and degrees. Lic# 455405638

Sharee's T.L.C. Daycare

5425 Midway Dr. • (530) 243-1374 DSM Ages: Infant-12 yrs • Times: M-F 6:30am - 5:30 pm We offer a loving, safe, home-away-fromhome learning environment for all ages. Large playrooms and yard. Reading time, crafts, & music. Over 20 years experience In childcare. Lic# 455403431

St. Joseph Preschool & Infant-Toddler Center

1755 Airpark Dr. • (530) 243-7883 www.saintjosephredding.org DSM Ages: Infant-Pre-K • Times: M-F 6:30am - 6pm Beautiful campus. Professional staff. A loving, trusting, great start to early learning. We meet each parent's need for quality care. Lic# 451370448 & #455401518

West Redding Preschool

3490 Placer St. • (530) 243-2225 DSM Ages: 6 wks-12 yrs Times: M-F 6:30am - 6pm A private accredited academic learning environment. Our focus is on math, science, language arts, music, circle-time and art. Lic# 455401406

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10 Learn about dyslexia, the most common reason a bright child will struggle with reading, writing, and spelling. Dyslexia expert Susan Barton presents a 3-hour overview of dyslexia symptoms & solutions at this Redding event. See the 10th.

Very special large-scale works made from glass negatives of African American photographer John 4 Johnson are being shown in a public exhibition for the first time ever at CSU, Chico. The “Black & White in Black & White" exhibit photographs depict predominantly African American citizens, taken in Lincoln, Nebraska between 1910-1925. The photos are from the Douglas Keister Collection of Glass Negatives; Keister will give a talk prior to the exhibit's opening reception, and Ed Zimmer, Historic Preservation Planner for the Lincoln/Lancaster Planning Department, will give a presentation the following day. The exhibit includes artifacts seen in the photographs. See the exhibits section, and Feb 7 & 8.

4A new exhibition in Redding celebrates the art and life of Theodor Seuss

Geisel (Dr. Seuss). “The Art of Dr. Seuss: A Retrospective" features rare and never-before-seen images from public and private collections, chronicling 65 years of creativity. Includes larger-than-life bronze sculptures and a reading area with more than 40 Dr. Suess classics. See the Exhibits section. ™ & © 1970 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All Rights Reserved.

GOING PLACES FEBRUARY T H E E V E N T S C A L E N D A R F O R B U T T E , T E H A M A , S H A S TA & S I S K I Y O U C O U N T I E S To submit your event: Calendar submissions must reach North State Parent by the 10th of the month prior to the event's date. The best way to submit events is via our online submission form located on the home-page of our website at www.northstateparent.com. Include the event date, time, location, cost, event contact phone number, age suitability, and a brief (up to 30 words) description of the event. For calendar inquiries contact our calendar editor at: calendar@northstateparent.com P.O. Box 1602, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067 Phone (530) 926-1287, 2# Fax (530) 926-3873

February Deadline is February 10th Please note: most information listed here is compiled several weeks prior to publishing, we encourage you to use the phone numbers provided to verify dates and times of events.

CONTESTS

Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Contest; National. Ages 13 & up: enter your unpublished or self-published novel of 50K-150K words; 2 categories: Young Adult Fiction & General Fiction. Grand prize ARV $15K & includes a publishing contract with Penguin USA & Amazon.com distribution. Submit by Feb 5. View other prizes, rules & details at www.tinyurl.com/ abnacontest. Shasta County High School Juried Art Competition; Redding. 22nd annual art competition open to all Shasta County High School students. Submit up to two original works on 2/28 & 2/29. Exhibit runs 3/9-4/14; awards reception 3/10. Info available at Old City Hall Gallery, 1313 Market St. (530)241-7320. Teen Music Essay Contest; Upper CA. Teens 13-17 are invited to submit a 300-word essay about the benefits of playing a musical instrument. The winning essay will be published in North State Parent’s next

teen issue, and the author will receive a $400 gift certificate from the Music Connection in Chico. Submit by 2/28. See page 12 for submission info. Wee Read Challenge; Redding. In this reading challenge for young ones and their parents, participants complete Wee Read gameboards by attending 10 library storytimes & reading 10 books at home. For each completed gameboard, players choose a book to keep. Ages 6mos-6yrs. Mon, Tues & Fri, 10:30am. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Customized Youth Group Activities; Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Youth groups, schools & homeschoolers are invited to schedule ranger-led group activities: hikes, gold panning, storytime & other educational-related activities. All age groups; min 15/ max 30 people. $5 per vehicle Day Use fee. Info/Reg: (530)242-3451. Fiddlegrams; Redding & Red Bluff. CSOTFA-District 6 Fiddlegrams will serenade your loved one with sweet fiddle music performed by Old Time Fiddlers...a song, a rose & a card is only $40 You can order a Fiddlegram to be delivered to your Valentine on February 14th. Available in the greater Redding area & Red Bluff. 8am-8pm. (530)241-6265. Siskiyou Skate Rink Survey; All counties. The Siskiyou Ice rink in Mt. Shasta has been closed for the current season due to increased operational costs. Friends of the Rink, a non-profit community group, is working on solutions for making the rink a financially sustainable operation, and is seeking public input about the rink’s value as a community resource and recreational facility for families, individuals, schools and groups. Please give your input though the survey at www.siskiyourink.org.

YOUTH GROUPS & LEAGUES REGISTRATION

Challengers Little League; Shasta Lake City. Registration open for youth ages 5-18 who have intellectual &/or physical challenges to playing baseball. Reg thru 2/20. League runs March-May. Free, pre-reg by phone. Bizz Johnson Little League Fields,

13807 Sacramento St. (530)547-4633. Children’s Choir of Chico Welcomes New Singers; Chico. New singers grades K-12 & adult women are welcome to attend rehearsals & join the choirs. Mon & Tues afternoon rehearsals. Monthly tuition. Call or visit the CCC website for info. First Christian Church, 295 E. Washington Ave. (530)342-2775. Jr. Panthers Youth Football & Cheer Sign-ups; Redding. Open to all youth ages 6-14. See the 18th for registration event info. Youth Instructional Bowling League; Redding. Open enrollment–come have fun! Ages 7 & up, Weds, 3:30pm. $5.50/2 games, shoes included. Shasta Lanes, 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773.

EXHIBITS

Ba Wira (Ba-We-da): Come Eat!; Redding. Guest curators Kenwa Kravitz & Michelle Radcliff Garcia offer a behind-the-scenes peek at traditional Wintu culture from ancient techniques to modern materials. Explore traditional acorn staple foods & more. Thru 04/15. W-Sat., 9am-4pm & Sun, 10am-4pm. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. “Black & White in Black & White” Exhibit; Chico. Take a trip through time at this one-of-a-kind special art exhibit featuring large-scale photographs of African American citizens in Lincoln, Nebraska, taken from circa 1910-25 glass negatives. Photos are being displayed publicly in a gallery setting for the first time. M-F, 8am-5pm, thru 2/24.The Humanities Center Gallery, CSU, Chico. (530)898-5351. Brain Teasers 2; Redding. Challenge your mind & solve 20 mind-bending puzzles in this fun interactive exhibition that’s great for the whole family. Thru 09/09. W-Sat., 9am-4pm & Sun, 10am-4pm. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Celebration of Clay; Redding. View works of pottery, ceramic sculptures & jewelry created by local ceramic artists from Shasta, Tehama & Trinity Counties. All ages. M-F, 10am-5pm, Thru 2/18. Free. Shasta County Arts Council, Old City Hall, 1313 Market St. (530)241-7320. Famous Artist Portfolio Art Show: An Artist I Am, I Am; Redding. Showcases the art of K-8th grade students from Shasta County schools participating in the

Famous Artist Portfolio Program. Student’s works were inspired by artists featured in 70 themed portfolios, such as Fantasy & Imagination, & Patterns Around Us. Thru 04/15. W-Sat., 9am-4pm & Sun, 10am-4pm. Free w/ Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Fly Fishing: The Art of Deception; Redding. Flyfishing is a unique worldwide industry that’s art, craft, science & sport. Learn its history & technology, from bamboo to graphite, horsehair to nylon, barbed hooks to “catch & release.” Thru 04/15. W-Sat., 9am-4pm & Sun, 10am-4pm. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Selections from the Collection: Mabel Moores Frisbie; Redding. See works of Mabel Moores Frisbie, child of pioneers & member of Shasta High School’s 1st graduating class. Her art records historic buildings & landscapes in our region. Thru 04/15. W-Sat., 9am4pm & Sun, 10am-4pm. Free w/Park admission, $10$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. The Art of Dr. Seuss: A Retrospective; Redding. From familiar characters from his 44 children’s books, to early ad campaigns, to his secret life as a surrealist, explore the world of Theodor Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, through Geisel’s illustrations & bronze sculptures. Enjoy the reading corner & learn to make Oobleck too. Thru 04/15. W-Sat., 9am-4pm & Sun, 10am-4pm. Free w/ Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Toys: The Inside Story; Chico. What makes Jack jump out of his box? How does an Etch A Sketch® work? Explore & discover the simple mechanisms that make your toys work. All ages. W-Sun, 12-5pm, thru 5/28. Adults: $5/adults, Children: $3/child (Museum members free). Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade Chico. (530)898-4121. The Parrot Playhouse: Lories!; Redding. Feed colorful Australian lorikeets right from your hand, in an interactive aviary featuring lorikeets in every color of the rainbow. W-Sat, 9:30-11:45am & 1-4pm & Sun 10-11:45am & 1-4pm. Admission $1, includes one free nectar cup (plus Park admission, $10-$14). Additional nectar cups $1. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.

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GOING PLACES FEBRUARY Toddler Playgroup; Chico. Parents & toddlers ages 15-24 mos enjoy playtime together in a beautiful room filled with age-appropriate toys & activities! Wed, 9-10:30am, thru 5/30. $6 w/class card, drop-in $9 (open until playgroup fills). Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Come enjoy stories…all ages are invited. 11am. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Whole Living Nutrition & Wellness Series; Chico. Six week nutrition & wellness course for people wanting to lose or gain weight or to improve health. Features nutritional & whole foods lifestyle info, including glutenfree nutrition products. All ages. Wed, 6:30-7:30pm, thru 4/18. Free, drop in okay. The Healing Center, 852 Manzanita Ct. (530)570-9398.

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Bring the family for a mind-challenging experience at the “Brain Teasers 2” exhibit in Redding. Enjoy hands-on fun while attempting to solve 20 mind-bending puzzles. See the Exhibits section, page 23.

WEDNESDAY

Bowling Fun; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. $2.50/game + $2.50 shoe rental happens 10am-10pm M-F. Groups rates available. Orchard Lanes, 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257. Chamber Orchestra Kremlin; Chico. A delight for lovers of stringed orchestras, the Chamber Orchestra Kremlin is one of the world’s best. Features dark & tragic pieces by Shostakovich, lighter pieces by Edward Elgar, & carefree sounds of Dvorak. All ages. 7:30pm. $18-30. CSU, Chico’s Laxson Auditorium. (530)898-6785. Children’s Storytime & Crafts; Oroville. Enjoy songs, stories, music & craft activities. Ages 3-5. 11am-12pm. Free. Oroville Library Meeting Room, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Dance For Children; Chico. Fun class for boys & girls ages 5-11. Teaches dance skills, movement vocabulary, percussion, choreography & improvisation. Instruction is balanced with creativity, performance & choice time. Wed, 3:30-5pm, thru 5/23. $10/class. Chico Grange Hall, 2775 Nord Ave. (530)345-6324. Preschool Skate; Chico. Fun time for skaters ages 8 & under. 9:30-10:45am. $4.50, includes quad skate rental & instruction. Parents free, strollers welcome. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. The Paradise Library Teen Council; Paradise. Middle & high school age youth in the Paradise area are invited to join the Paradise Library Teen Council group to help plan teen activities & offer book suggestions to the Librarian. 1st Weds, 4-5pm. Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530) 872-6320.

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All About Books!; Chico. Ongoing class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. Each class includes art. Bring snack. Weds, 10:30am-12pm, thru 5/30. $6/class w/class card, drop-in $9/class (open until class fills). Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Babies Love Books; Chico. Come share stories, bounces & songs with your little one, 0-18mos. A great bonding activity that promotes literacy & infant development. 9:30am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Ballroom Dance Classes; Redding. Learn this social dance, popular since the beginning of the 20th century, to conventional rhythms such as the foxtrot & the quickstep. It’s fun & easy! Dances include: American Smooth, Foxtrot, Tango & Waltz. All ages. Wed, 6:3010pm. $5/person. Shasta County Arts Council, Old City Hall, 1313 Market St. (530)241-7320. Beginning Fencing Classes; Chico. For ages 7-15. Develop strength, flexibility & hand-eye coordination. Learn footwork, defenses & attacks; attain entry-level competition skills. W/F, 2/1-29. Three class levels: Ages 7-10: 3:30-4:15pm; Ages 11-15: 4:15-5pm; Ages 11+: 7:30-8:30pm. $45, equip provided 1st month if needed. PV Recreation Center, Social Hall, 2320 N. Ave. (530)895-4711.

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A Family Circle: Puppet Show; Redding. Free puppet shows for school-aged children. 6pm. Free. Redding Library’s Storytelling Arena, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Basketball Open Gym For Youth; Anderson. Supervised basketball with an opportunity for all to participate. For middle & high school youth. 6:308:30pm, thru 5/30. Free. Anderson Middle School Gym, 1646 Ferry St. (530)378-6656. Families Honoring Our Troops; Redding. Action & support group works on projects to honor our troops. All are welcome. 6pm. IHOP Restaurant, Hilltop Dr. (530)241-6095. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Little Tots Open Gym; Redding. Little ones ages 5 & under have a blast with trampolines, foam pits, tumble tracks & much more. W/ Th, 8:30-9:30am. $3/child; under age 4 play with adult. Galaxy Gymnastics, 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Genealogy Research Assistance; Redding Library. Members of the Shasta Genealogy Society assist with family history questions & research. W/Sat 1-4pm. Free. Drop-in okay. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7252. Ninja’s In Action Classes; Redding. This beginning martial arts class fosters self-defense, self-awareness, self-confidence, self-discipline & safety tips, with emphasis on fun & games. Ages 6-11. Weds, 6:307:30pm, thru 4/4. $10/month Y members, $30/month non Y members, reg anytime. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Programs; Redding. Programs teach flexibility, strength, coordination, spatial awareness & cooperation in a fun environment. Kindergym: Intro to all gymnastics equipment, fun social interaction, ages 3-5, 6-6:45pm, $40/mo. Tumble-Fun: Fast-paced beginning class, learn basic gymnastics skills & terminology, ages 6+, 5-6pm or 6-7pm, $50/ mo. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Preschool Storytime; Cottonwood. Little ones enjoy

stories & activities appropriate for preschoolers. 11:30am-12:30pm. Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St. (530)347-4818. Toddler NOOK Storytime; Redding. Stories come to life in this new storytime that includes Paul, the storytime musician, & NOOK storybooks. 10am. Free. Barnes & Noble, 1260 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2006.

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Art Club On The Bus; Mt. Shasta. Kids hop aboard the Siskiyou Arts Bus to create simple make & take projects inside the bus’ art studio. A positive place to explore creativity through painting, jewelry making, sewing & more. Ages 9+ (young ages okay w/parental supervision). T/W/Th (except school holidays). 2:455pm, thru 5/27. Free. Mt. Shasta Library, 515 East Alma St. (530)859-2309. Ballroom Dance Classes; Weed. Learn the smooth & the Latin dances, & how to lead or follow in a fun, supportive environment. Develop technique for stronger skills. Solo dancers welcome. All ages. 6:45-7:45pm. $7/class; $20/4 classes; Wellness Center members $20/8 classes. School Hill Wellness Center, 778 S. Davis St. (415)215-2652. Children’s Book Club; Mt. Shasta. This month’s featured book: Moon over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool (2011 Newberry Metal for children). Children enjoy discussion, creating art, writing, poetry & more in activities related to the book. Ages 8 & up. 3:15-4:15pm. Free. Mt. Shasta Community Library, 515 East Alma St. (530)926-2031. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic, fun activity for boys & girls in modern facility. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. $50/mo; free trial. Convenient location. Mt. Shasta Martial Arts Program, 612-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)859-2024. Music Appreciation For Teenagers; Dunsmuir. New class taught by musician Victor Martin. Learn the origins of blues & jazz in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Discussions, videos & performances. Class geared to what students want to learn; no playing experience necessary. Ages 13-18. Weds, 4-6pm, thru June. Free. Dunsmuir Community Resource Center, 5740 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4400. Songs & Stories For Young People; Mt. Shasta. Children enjoy fun stories, & sing along to live music. An adult must accompany young children. 10:30am. Mt. Shasta Community Library, 515 East Alma St. (530)926-2031. Storytime at Dunsmuir Library; Dunsmuir. Children of all ages enjoy stories & a snack. Responsible adult must accompany child. 3:30-4:30pm. 5714 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-2035. Tango for Parkinson’s; Mt. Shasta. Tango has been found to relieve & in some cases reverse the impact of

GOING PLACES FEBRUARY Parkinson’s on the body. Develop skills that can lessen the impact of Parkinson’s & have fun too. Also open to people w/other challenges, i.e., Alzheimer’s. 121pm. $5. Mt. Shasta Wellness Center, 633 Lassen Ln. (530)926-6010. Tiny Tigers: Martial Arts For Young Children; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic, modern activity program for children to develop coordination, flexibility, strength, basic martial arts skills & good manners. Ages 4+. Free trial. M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. $50/mo. Mt. Shasta Martial Arts Program, 612-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)859-2024.

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School Readiness Playgroup; Corning. Join the fun at this developmental & educational playgroup featuring appropriate activities & info about your child. Explore with arts, crafts, books, rhymes, songs & outdoor activities. Ages birth-5yrs. 10-11:30am. Free. Corning Family Resource Center, 1488 South St. (530)384-7833. School Readiness Playgroup; Rancho Tehama. Lots of fun for ages birth-5yrs. Learn about your child’s development and age-appropriate activities that include arts, crafts, books, rhymes, songs & outdoor fun. Weds, 12:30-2pm, thru 3/8. Free. Rancho Tehama Elementary School cafeteria, 17357 Stagecoach Rd., Corning. (530)824-4111.

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Bowling Fun; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. $2.50/game + $2.50 shoe rental happens 10am-10pm M-F. Groups rates available. Orchard Lanes, 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257. Caregiver Resource & Self-Care Training; Chico. Facilitated group offers support, training info for better self-care, & resources for anyone caring for someone else’s children. 11am-1pm. Butte College Foster/ Kinship Care Ed Center, 2491 Carmichael Dr. Ste 300. (530)897-6235. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra cheerleading

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skills practice, or prepare to be an All Star. Focus on tumbling skills, jumps, motions & flexibility. All ages/ abilities welcome. $55/mo or $10/class. T/Th 3:30-5pm. Chico Cheer All Stars Gym, 13310 Cabin Hollow Ct. Suite #110. (530)894-CCAS. Chico Homeschoolers’ Park Day; Chico. Playgroup & support network for homeschooling & unschooling children & parents. Independent & inclusive–all homeschoolers/all ages welcome! 1-4pm. Free. Call for current location & group info. (530)228-7078. Creative Art Activities Classes; Chico. Ongoing handson class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. Each class includes art activities, social interactions, games & puzzles. Bring snack. Thurs, 10:30am-12pm, thru 5/31. $6/class w/class card, drop-in $9/class (open until class fills). Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Mom-2-Mom Support Group; Paradise. A weekly support group for new mothers & mothers of toddlers & older children. Offer support on parenting, breastfeeding, nutrition, sleep issues, returning to work & more! Infants, toddlers & older children welcome. 10:30am12pm. Free. Eco in Paradise, 5921 Clark Rd. Suite D. (530)876-2518. My Fair Lady Musical; Chico. One of the most beloved musicals. A London linguist wagers he can turn a working-class girl into an elegant lady–then can’t admit he’s fallen in love with her. Hits include “I Could Have Danced All Night.” All ages. Tonight 7:30pm. Pre-sale: $20/adult, $12/child; + $5 at door. Chico Theater Company, 1166 Eaton Rd. (530)894-3282. Oroville Fire House Farmers Market. Fresh produce & goods available year-round at this certified market. 11am-3pm. El Medio Fire Station, 3515 Myers St. (530)592-0889. Our Time Together Parent-Toddler Program; Chico. Newly expanded program offers quality age-appropriate recreational activities for young children. An opportunity for parents & toddlers to play together, bond & meet new friends. Ages 18-35months. T/Th, 9-10:30am, thru 5/26. $30/month/1-day option/ $55/month/2-day

option. Pre-reg. PV Recreation Center, 2320 North Ave. (530)895-4711. Primary School Storytime; Chico. Stories & craft for all ages. 6-9yrs. 3pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Shotokan Karate Classes; Chico. Kids, teens & adults learn traditional Shotokan Karate. Two sessions: ages 5-12 & 13+. M/Tu/Th. Ages 5-12: 6-6:45pm; Ages 13+: 7-8pm. $50/mo unlimited classes, plus reg fee. Drop in okay, 1st class free. Chico Shotokan Karate Martial Arts, 2155 Park Ave. (530)897-0326. Storytime; Paradise. Songs, story & music for little ones ages 0-3. 10am. Free. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320.

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Art & Craft Adventures; Redding. Inspire your child’s imagination & self-expression with handson art activities. Painting, drawing, collage & more, encourages confidence & supports artistic potential. Ages 2-5. Th, 9-10am, 1/12-26. $20/3 classes ($10 Y Members), pre-reg. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Animal Parade On The Boardwalk; Redding. Hang with Spike the porcupine, Gidget the cockatoo, or another Turtle Bay animal celebrity as one of them leads the way down the Turtle Bay Boardwalk. 1:30pm, weather permitting. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Athletics Unlimited Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are invited to come enjoy an inground foam pit & large tumble track. Tu/Th, 10am-12pm. $5/2hrs! 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235. Bereaved Parents Support Group; Redding. For parents or grandparents grieving the death of a child of any age. 7-8:30pm. Free. St. James Lutheran Church, 2500 Shasta View Dr. (530)243-4467. Children & Teens Grief Support Groups; Redding. For children grieving any death loss. Co-facilitated by professional counselors. Two groups: 7-12yrs & 13+.

Alternating Th, 5:30-6:30pm. Free, pre-reg required. (530)245-4070. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Little Tots Open Gym; Redding. Little ones ages 5 & under have a blast with trampolines, foam pits, tumble tracks & much more. W/ Th, 8:30-9:30am. $3/child; under age 4 play with adult. Galaxy Gymnastics, 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Kids Kung Fu Class; Anderson. Students ages 4 & up learn to take instruction, develop self-control, coordination, improve balance & become physically fit while having fun. Two age groups: 4-8yrs: 5:30-6:15pm; ages 9+: 6:15-7pm. $25/mo; $6.50/class. Anderson Community Center, 1887 Howard St. (530)378-6656. Little Explorers: Love & Friendship; Redding. What better way to spend a morning than with Love & Friendship”-themed activities & stories for ages 2-5 year olds & their parents. Presented by Dennis & Sherrill Bambauer. 10am. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gym; Redding. Practice your own skills, or just enjoy open gym with your child. Children run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised & fun environment with lots of room to play. All ages: 11am-12pm. $5. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Programs; Redding. Programs teach flexibility, strength, coordination, spatial awareness & cooperation in a fun environment. Kindergym: Intro to all gymnastics equipment; fun social interaction, ages 3-5, 4-4:45pm, $40/mo. Tumble-Fun: Fast-paced beginning class; learn basic gymnastics skills & terminology, ages 6+, 4-5pm, $50/mo. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Operetta: Die Fledermaus; Redding. A hilarious & tuneful show, “Fledermaus” (The Bat’s Revenge) is an enduring & popular operetta from the pen of the Viennese Waltz King. Fully staged with great costumes & musical accompaniment. 7pm. $5-$12/general. Shasta College Theatre, 11555 Old Oregon Trail. (530)242-7730.

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Bring family and friends to welcome in the Year of the Dragon in Weaverville. Celebrate Chinese New Year with a traditional Lion Dance and other fun activities. See the 4th (Trinity County). Photo: California State Parks.

Superbowl Storytime; Anderson. Meet Coach Greg Grandell & some varsity football players as they read & act out the featured story The Football that Won the Game. Football stickers, crafts & trading cards are planned for this special event. 3:30pm. Free. 3200 West Center St. (530)365-7685. Thankful Thursdays At All Fired Up!; Redding. Bring a non-perishable food item for charity & your studio fee is free today. 1818 Churn Creek Rd. (530)226-1638. Tumbling Class; Anderson. Children develop flexibility, coordination, balance & strength through tumbling exercises. Ages 4-8. 5:30-6:15pm. $20/mo; $5/dropin. Anderson Community Center, 1887 Howard St. (530)378-6656. Wii Games; Redding Library. Bring your friends & have fun playing a wide selection of Wii games! Ages 10-17. 4pm. Free. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253.

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Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multi-discipline classes/studio session for all ages, beginners to advanced. Taught by Anastasia Nelson. Includes open time to work on your own project. Th/F 3-4:30pm & Sat, 12:30-2:30pm. $20/drop in (space allowing) or pre-reg $45/3-classes; includes materials. Red Bluff Art Gallery, 601 Walnut St. (530)529-1332.

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Lanes, 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257. Chapmantown Farmers Market; Chico. Weekly certified farmers market & Food & Fitness Festival health forum. Fresh produce, children’s activities, & community garden exchange. 2pm-5:30pm, year-round. 16th & C Sts. (530)592-0889. Family Swim; Chico. Everyone’s invited to swim in a great indoor facility. Parent supervision required. All ages; under 3yrs must wear special swim diapers. 5-8pm. $2/person. Chico WaterSprites, 2280 Ivy St. Suite 110. (530)342-2999. Fantastic Friday Playgroup; Chico. The entire gym is open for play! Max two kids per one adult; adult stays with children while they play. Ages walking-5yrs. 10-

12pm. $5/members, $10/non-members, +$1 siblings. Athletic Horizons, 415 Otterson Dr. (530)893-4967. Friday Drop-in Basketball For Teens; Magalia. Drop in to get a great workout & enjoy scrimmage play (teams formed each week). Supervised. Ages 15+. 6:308:30pm, thru May. $1. Cedarwood Elementary School, 6400 Columbine Rd. (530)872-6393. Friday Evening Sessions At Cal Skate; Chico. Skate with your friends. Special themes. All ages. 4 sessions: 7-9:30pm, $6; 7:30-9:30pm, $5.50; 8-10:30pm, $6; 8:30-10:30pm, $5.50. Skate rental additional $2-$3. 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Jump Start With Art; Chico. What do potato mashers, rolling pins & spray bottles have to do with art? Parents & toddlers find out while learning to use different tools to paint, draw & watercolor, and learn basic art terms & how to extend art at home. Fri, 9:30-10:30am, thru 4/27. $50/mo, includes supplies. PV Rec. Center Rm 1, 2320 North Ave. (530) 895-4719. Kids In Motion-Kids’ Night Out; Chico. Themed night of crafts, food & fun for kids. Ages: must be potty trained. 6-9:30pm. $18/child, sibling discount; must pre-reg. In Motion Fitness, 1293 E. 1st Ave. (530)895-5437. La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group; Chico. La Leche League offers mother-to-mother support for breastfeeding. Ages 0-6yrs. Fridays, 10:30am-12pm. Free. Bidwell Presbyterian Church, 208 West First St. (530)591-9191. Life is Short; Eat Dessert First; Redding. This 5th annual fundraising event featuring delicious desserts, fabulous silent auction items, raffle prizes, live music & champagne. Visitors can view The Art of Dr. Seuss exhibition. Proceeds benefit Turtle Bay Exploration Park. $20/person. 5:30-7:30 pm. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Montessori Zoology Class; Chico. Ongoing class series designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. Learn about the five vertebrate families: mammals, fish, reptiles, birds & amphibians. Includes art projects. Bring snack. Fri, 10:30am-12pm, thru 5/25. $6/class w/class card, drop-in $9/class (open until class fills). Sunny Garden

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Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Playgroup For Toddlers; Chico. This playgroup is for families with children ages 2-3. Children play, families gather, & friendships bloom. Bring a snack & have a good time with the group! 9-10:30am, weekly thu 5/25. $6 w/class card, drop-in $9 (open until playgroup fills). Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Rowell’s Pals Playgroup; Chico. A diverse playgroup for parents & little ones ages 1-5, of all abilities. Come sing, dance, read & play. 10-11am. Free, pre-reg encouraged. Rowell Family Empowerment of N. CA, 3075 Cohasset Rd., #2. (530)899-8801. Stories, Songs & Crafts At Paradise Library. Bring little ones ages 3-5 to enjoy stories & craft making, & songs too! 11-11:45am. 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Storytime At Gridley Library. Storytime, music & crafting fun for children of all ages. 10am. 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. “The Knack” Family Crafting Event; Chico. Bring your child for a fun hands-on craft experience. Ages 3 & up, must be supervised by adult. 4-6pm. Free. Michael’s arts & crafts stores, 2 Chico locations: 801 East Ave., (530)342-4191 & 2041 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. (530)343-1864. Toddler Storytimes; Chico. Stories, songs & action rhymes for ages 1-3yrs. Two storytimes: 10am & 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Black-light bowling with good music. Fri/Sat, 10pm-1am. $15/person/3hrs, includes shoes; or $5/game + $4.35/shoe rental. Orchard Lanes, 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257. My Fair Lady Musical; Chico. One of the most beloved musicals. All ages. Tonight 7:30pm. See the 2nd.

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Build It – LEGO: Winter Wonderland; Redding. Build a snowman at Turtle Bay – out of LEGO bricks! Get creative & engineer your favorite winter wonderland structure. 1-4 pm. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Creature Feature Program; Redding. Meet the real stars of Turtle Bay…the animals. This meet & greet features different animals weekly for you to get to know up close. All ages. 1:30pm. Free w/Park admission, $10$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Family Fun Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Rent a lane & bring family & friends for a night of bowling fun! 6:30-8:30pm. $50/lane (for up to 8 people), includes shoes, 1 large pizza & pitcher of soda. 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. Family Fun Night Skate; Redding. Great night of family fun & healthy exercise featuring old-school music of the 70s & 80s. Safe & supervised. All ages. 7:3010:30pm. $5, includes skates. Viking Skate Country, 735 Auditorium Dr. (530)246-3900. Fine Arts Friday; Redding. Enjoy art activities using a variety of mediums such as paint, clay & pastels. Fun for all ages! Free. 3:30pm. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Galaxy Gymnastics Introduction To Gymnastics For Boys; Redding. Boys ages 5-12yrs learn basic skills while enjoying games, fun & action! Teaches vault, floor, pommel, parallel bars, high bar & rings. 5-6pm. $50/4 weekly classes. Galaxy Gymnastics, 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Give Kids A Smile Day; Anderson, Redding & Shasta Lake City. Free dental care today to uninsured, lowincome children ages 1-18. First come first served. 9am-4pm. Anderson: Anderson Family Health Center, 2801 Silver St.; Redding: Shasta College Dental Hygiene Office, 1400 Market St., Rm 8103; Shasta Lake City: Shasta Lake Family Health Center, 4215 Front St. Info: (530)247-7253. Jazzy Hip Hop Dance; Redding. Kids ages 5 & up enjoy Jazz dance with hip hop flavor added along with krump-style moves. Krump is a dance style influenced by African dance. Sessions by age: 5-12yrs, 4-5:30pm; 13 & up, 5:30-7pm. Thru 2/24. $32/four classes. Teen Center, 40 Quartz Hill Rd. (530)225-4095. Kids’ Fun Friday At All Fired Up!; Redding. Kids have fun painting from 12-8pm. Studio fee $3.50/child 12 & under, $4.50/teens & adults. 1818 Churn Creek Rd. (530)226-1638.

GOING PLACES FEBRUARY Kids’ Night; Redding. Kids, this is your night! Play active games, watch movies, enjoy arts & crafts, use the computer lab, enjoy a healthy snack & much more. Grades K-6. Fri, 6-8pm, thru 4/27. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 1815 Sheridan St. (530)225-4375. Musical: Disney’s Cinderella; Redding. A timeless fairy tale presented by Redding School of the Arts’ Theatre department. This charming adaptation of the treasured animated film is a reminder that dreams really can come true. Song favorites are played by a 25-piece percussion-based orchestra. Ages 3 & up. 7pm. $6-$8, pre-sale tix at the Cascade Theater box office. David Marr Theater, 2200 Eureka Way. (530)243-8877. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gym; Redding. Practice your own skills, or just enjoy open gym with your child. Children run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised & fun environment with lots of room to play. All ages: 11am12pm. $5. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Programs; Redding. Programs teach flexibility, strength, coordination, spatial awareness & cooperation in a fun environment. Mini-Me: Parent/toddler class, 10-10:45am, $40/ mo. Kindergym: Intro to gymnastics equipment, ages 3-5, 10:15-11am, $40/mo. Tumble-Fun: Fast-paced beginning class, learn basic gymnastics skills & terminology, ages 6+, 10-11am, $50/mo. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Rock N’ Bowl At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Enjoy a night of bowling, laser light show, music & fun. $15, includes shoe rental. 9pm-midnight. 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. Bowling with music & light show. $12, includes shoes & sodas. 9:30-11pm. 1701 Bruce Dr. (530)365-3323. Roots & Shoots Outing: Turtle Bay; Redding. Shasta Roots & Shoots environmental & wildlife projects are part of the Jane Goodall Institute’s youth program. On this outing, learn to identify wildlife by sight, sound & signs while hiking along the paved river trail. All ages. 9am. Free, pre-reg required. Meet at the Monolith at Turtle Bay. (530)347-1687. “The Knack” Family Crafting Event; Redding. Kids ages 3 & up are invited for a hands-on craft experience. While supplies last. 4-6pm. Free, children must be supervised by an adult. Michael’s arts & crafts store, 1070 Hilltop Dr. (530)223-9514. Toddler Tales Storytime At Redding Library. Enjoy stories, music & crafts in the children’s story room. Ages 1½-3yrs. 10:30am. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Wee Read Storytime & Challenge; Redding. In this reading challenge for young ones & their parents, participants complete Wee Read gameboards by attending 10 library storytimes & reading 10 books at home. For each completed gameboard, players choose a book to keep. Ages 6mos-6yrs. Mon, Tues & Fri, 10:30am. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253.

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Avalanche Awareness Presentation; Mt. Shasta. Great for anyone who snowmobiles, skis, snowboards or snowshoes in the backcountry. Learn about snow science, including avalanche warning signs. Good start for avalanche education & a refresher for those more experienced. Ages: middle school to adult. 7pm. Free. Conference room across street from Forest Service Ranger Station, 204 West Alma St. (530)926-4511. Movement & Music For Toddlers; Mt. Shasta. Fun parent participation class geared for ages babies to 4-years. Learn about singing, movement & dance as Teacher Claudia shares her love of rhythm & music. Small snacks served. 10:30am. $10/class, pre-reg; some scholarships available w/advance notice. Mt. Shasta Martial Arts studio, 612-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)859-2309.

TEHAMA COUNTY

Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multi-discipline classes/studio session for all ages, beginners to advanced. Th/F, 3-4:30pm; Sat 12:30-2:30pm. See the 2nd.

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make a worm bin to benefit your garden. All ages. 10am. Pre-reg. Mention North State Parent for special cost of $35 (normally $50). Take home a functioning worm bin complete with worm residents! The Worm Farm, 9033 Esquon Rd. (530)894-1276. Chico Certified Farmers Market; Chico. Enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, soaps & much more. 7:30am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine. 2nd & Wall St. (530)893-FARM. Chico Cheer All Stars Open Gym; Chico. Come get extra cheerleading or tumbling practice. Open gym lets you work on anything you desire. Coach avail. to help w/spotting. All ages/abilities welcome. $5/hr or $65/ mo for All Gym Membership. 10-11am. Chico Cheer All Stars Gym, 13310 Cabin Hollow Ct., Suite #110. (530)894-CCAS. Family Night Skate At Cal Skate; Chico. Bring the whole family for a fantastic time of family fun, with family music and a great family price! 6:30-9pm. $10/ family of four, + $2-3 skate rental. 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Home Depot Kids Workshops; Chico & Oroville. Handson building workshop for ages 5-12. 9am-12pm. Free. Chico: 2580 Notre Dame Blvd. (530)342-0477; Oroville: 2150 3rd St. (530)538-0521. Japanese Storytime; Chico. Monthly program features

classic tales of Japan, Kamishibai, Japanese songs & crafts. 1pm. Free. Chico Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Mardi Gras Celebration Fundraiser; Paradise. “Let the good times roll” in this evening of live music, dancing, entertainment, door prizes, complimentary snacks, prizes for best costumes, huge silent auction & no-host bar. 7-11:30pm. $15/pre-sale; $20/ door. Benefits Paradise Center for Tolerance & Nonviolence. Held at Paradise Ridge Senior Center, 877 Nunneley Rd.(530)877-1856. Roo’s Zoo Kids’ Skate Session; Chico. Join Roller-Roo for this specially designed session for kids 10 & under– strollers welcome. 10am-12pm. $5.50/child, includes quad skate rental (parents skate for $2.75); or $25/6-weeks. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Come enjoy a fun storytime for all ages. 2pm. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Weekend Wildlife Tour; Gridley. Take a guided tour in one of Northern CA’s premier birding locations. Learn about the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area Sanctuary, wetlands & wildlife. Spectacular display of snow geese & other wintering wildlife. All ages. 10am-12pm, rain cancels. Free w/entrance fee, $4/person. 3207 Rutherford Rd. (530)846-7505.

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Yo-Yo Club Practice; Chico. Have fun learning the yo-yo. Free lessons & practice. 12-2pm. Meet in Diamond Alley behind Bird in Hand, 320 Broadway. (530)893-0545. My Fair Lady Musical; Chico. One of the most beloved musicals. All ages. Tonight 7:30pm. See the 2nd. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Fri/Sat, 10pm-1am. See the 3rd.

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Afternoon Roller Skating Fun; Redding. Healthy, supervised exercise & fun time for the entire family. Parent spectators welcome, no charge. All ages. 122:30pm.& 2pm-4:30. $4/session or $5/both sessions; includes skates. Viking Skate Country, 735 Auditorium Dr. (530)246-3901. Animal Encounters Indoor Animal Show; Redding. Get up close & personal with animal stars from the Walk on the Wild Side show. Meet animals as they fly, crawl or walk by. Fun & memorable for all ages. 1:30-2pm. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Athletics Unlimited Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are invited to come enjoy an inground foam pit & large tumble track. Sat, 1-3pm. $5/2hrs! 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235. Backyard Grape Pruning; Redding. Home gardeners can learn different methods of pruning grapevines to encourage healthier vines & greater fruit production. Ages: adults. 11am-12:30pm. Free, pre-reg to save your spot. Wyntour Gardens, 8026 Airport Rd.(530)365-2256. Barnes & Noble Jr. Storytime; Redding. Children of all ages enjoy wonderful stories at this fun storytime. 11am. Free. 1260 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2006. Charlie Rabbit Gardening Program; Redding. Interactive program in the Gardens (or Greenhouse in rain) for children, their siblings, parents & grandparents. Join Charlie, Turtle Bay’s adorable jackrabbit puppet, for gardening activities. Geared for ages preschool to 7yrs, with adult. Wear gardening clothes! 10:30am. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 1100 Arboretum Dr. (530)242-3178. Musical: Disney’s Cinderella; Redding. A timeless fairy tale presented by Redding School of the Arts’ Theatre department. This charming adaptation of the treasured animated film is a reminder that dreams really can come true. Song favorites are played by a 25-piece percussion-based orchestra. Ages 3 & up. 2pm & 7pm. $6-$8, pre-sale tix at the Cascade Theater box office. David Marr Theater, 2200 Eureka Way. (530)243-8877. Evening Art For Families; Redding. Enjoy creative quality time painting with your family at All Fired Up! ceramic & art studio. 5-8pm. $2 per family member. 1818 Churn Creek Rd. (530)226-1638. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Open Gyms; Redding. Kids have a blast with trampolines, foam pits, tumble tracks & much more. Ages 5 & under: 9-10am, $3/child; Ages 5-14: 10:30am-12:30pm, $6/child. 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Home Depot Kids Workshops; Redding. Hands-on building workshop for ages 5-12. 9am-12pm. Free. 1200 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-1313. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gyms; Redding. Children, teens & adults can practice their skills, run, tumble & bounce in a 10,000 sq. ft. fully-matted gym designed for safe & progressive gymnastics. 2 sessions: Ages 7 & under: 11am-12pm, $5; Ages 8+, 12-2pm: $5hr/non-members, $6/2hr session for members. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Rock ‘N’ Bowl; Redding. Enjoy a night of bowling, laser light show, music & fun. Two sessions: 6:30-8:30pm, $10, & 9pm-midnight, $15, price includes shoe rental. Shasta Lanes, 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. Bowling with music & light show. $12, includes shoes & sodas. 9-11pm. 1701 Bruce Dr. (530)365-3323. Saturday Roller Skate Session; Redding. Healthy fun & exercise–meet your friends for fun. All ages. 122:30pm. $4, includes skates. Viking Skate Country, 735 Auditorium Dr. (530)246-3901. Shasta Women’s Refuge Crab Feed; Anderson. 25th annual Crab Feed features Dungeness crab, locally made French bread, homemade clam chowder, salad, dessert & coffee, plus no-host bar, live music, silent & live auctions, Dutch raffle & crab servers’ parade. All ages. Starts 4pm. $40/person. Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs St. (530)244-0118 x 202.

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GOING PLACES FEBRUARY Lion Dance will be presented by the Weaverville Lion Dancers. Includes Traditional Chinese New Year activities, & Chinese tea & cookies. All ages welcome. 11am. Free. Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park, 630 Main St. (530)623-5284.

5 Calling all kids (and adults) who like to take their toys apart! In Chico, the “Toys: The Inside Story” exhibition lets you peek inside some commonly known toys while exploring the mechanisms that make them work. See the Exhibits section, page 23. Photo: Toys: The Inside Story, The Monsthire Museum of Science.

Skate & Dance Night; Redding. Special time for tweens & young teens to roller skate & dance. Fun music, video arcade, well-supervised. Parents can drop in (no charge). Skate 7-9pm; Dance 9-11pm. $4/skate, $4/ dance; $6/both, includes skates. Viking Skate Country, 735 Auditorium Dr. (530)246-3901. Genealogy Research Assistance; Redding Library. Learn about your family history. W/Sat 1-4pm. See the 1st.

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Avalanche Transceiver Clinic; Mt. Shasta. Beginner to advanced training with avalanche transceivers, a must for all who travel in the backcountry during winter. Outdoor training–dress appropriately. Demo transceivers avail. Ages middle school to adult. 9am. Free. Meet at The Fifth Season, 300 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-4511. Ballroom Dance Classes & Practice Party; McCloud. No partner necessary to join the fun! Learn dances & dance the evening away practicing on the dance floor. All ages. 3 classes: Technique: 10am-12pm, Beg. Ballroom: 6-7pm, Inter./Beg. Ballroom: 7-8pm. $7/ class or $10/2 classes; class card avail. Practice Party: 8-10pm, $5 or free w/classes. McCloud River Mercantile Building, 241 Main St. (415)215-2652. “Run & Laugh”; Mt. Shasta. Big fun for tiny bodies. Young children joyfully explore their physical abilities through running, jumping, laughing & more in the best

rumpus room in Siskiyou County! For preschoolers. Sats, 9-10am. Free! Mt. Shasta Martial Arts Program, 612-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)859-2024. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. 10am. See the 1st.

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Give Kids A Smile Day; Red Bluff. Free dental screenings & treatment for children ages 1-19 without dental insurance or Medi-Cal (or receiving current treatment). Register: 9am-1:30pm. Free. Northern Valley Indian Health Clinic, 2500 Main St. (530)527-6824. Little Reno Night: Denim & Diamonds; Red Bluff. Come show off your bling jeans & have dinner with your friends. The night’s entertainment includes auctions, gaming, music & no host bar. Fundraiser for Sacred Heart School. Ages 21+. 5:30-10pm.. $40; raffle tix for fab. prizes $1/each or $5/6 tix. Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 2235 Monroe St. (530)527-6727. Home Depot Kids Workshops; Red Bluff. Hands-on building workshop for ages 5-12. 9am-12pm. Free. 2650 Main St. (530)528-8579. Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multi-discipline classes/studio session for all ages, beginners to advanced. Th/F, 3-4:30pm; Sat 12:30-2:30pm. See the 2nd.

TRINITY COUNTY

Chinese New Year: Year of the Dragon; Weaverville. Come celebrate the Year of the Dragon! The traditional

SUNDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

Ballroom Dance Classes; Redding. Learn this social dance, popular since the beginning of the 20th century, to conventional rhythms such as the foxtrot & the quickstep. It’s fun & easy! Dances include: American Smooth, Foxtrot, Tango & Waltz. All ages. 1st Sundays, 6:30-10pm. $5/person. Shasta County Arts Council, Old City Hall, 1313 Market St. (530)241-7320. My Fair Lady Musical Final Performance; Chico. One of the most beloved musicals. A London linguist wagers he can turn a working-class girl into an elegant lady– then can’t admit he’s fallen in love with her. Hits include “I Could Have Danced All Night.” All ages. 2pm. Presale: $20/adult, $12/child; + $5 at door. Chico Theater Company, 1166 Eaton Rd. (530)894-3282. Weekend Wildlife Tour; Gridley. Take a guided tour in one of Northern CA’s premier birding locations. Learn about the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area Sanctuary, wetlands & wildlife. Spectacular display of snow geese & other wintering wildlife. All ages. 1-3pm, rain cancels. Free w/entrance fee, $4/person. 3207 Rutherford Rd. (530)846-7505.

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Animal Parade On The Boardwalk; Redding. Hang with Spike the porcupine, Gidget the cockatoo, or another Turtle Bay animal celebrity as one of them leads the way down the Turtle Bay Boardwalk. Th & Sun, 1:30pm, weather permitting. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. California State Old-Time Fiddlers Association Monthly Jam; Redding. Bring your favorite instrument & join in, or just come enjoy the entertainment. All ages. 1-4pm. St. James Lutheran Church, 2500 Shasta View Dr. (530)917-9856. Family Fun Day At All Fired Up!; Redding. All studio fees are $4 today! Bring the family & enjoy a time of creativity at Redding’s “paint it yourself” ceramic & art studio. 12-6pm. 1818 Churn Creek Rd. (530)226-1638. Fish Feeding At Turtle Bay; Redding. Watch native fish in the aquarium zigzag, wiggle & play with their food at feeding time. All ages. 10:30am, W-Sun. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Museum Aquarium, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Super Sunday Bowling At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling from 9-11pm. $8, includes shoes. 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773.

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First Sunday Breakfast; Mt. Shasta. Bring the family to enjoy this great all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet featuring over 20 delicious freshly made breakfast favorites. 8-11am. $8/adults, $4/kids. Mt. Shasta Community Center, 629 Alder St.

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Lovenotes Prenatal Classes; Chico. Bond with your unborn child & learn relaxation techniques using the love language of music. Mons, 6:30-7:15pm, thru 4/30. $40/mo (join anytime), prereg. Presented by The Children’s Choir of Chico, held at First Christian Church, 295 E. Washington Ave. (530)701-0999. Our Time Together Parent-Toddler Program; Chico. Newly expanded program offering quality age-appropriate recreational programming for young children. An opportunity for parents & toddlers to play together, bond & meet new friends. Ages 18-35months. M/W, 9-10:30am, thru 5/26. $30/month/1-day option/ $55/month/2-day option. Pre-reg. Dorothy Johnson Center, 775 E.16th St. (530)895-4711. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Ongoing hands-on science class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. Each class includes art. Bring snack. Mon, 10:30am-12pm, thru 5/28. $6/class w/class card, drop-in $9/class (open until class fills). Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Shotokan Karate Classes; Chico. Two sessions: ages 5-12 & 13+. M/Tu/Th. Ages 5-12: 6-6:45pm; Ages 13+: 7-8pm. See the 2nd.

SHASTA COUNTY

Baby Bookworms; Redding. Children ages 6mo2½yrs & parent/caregiver enjoy story, fingerplays & playtime. Learn how these early literacy activities build Developmental Assets. 10:30-11:30am. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Cooking at the Y; Redding. In this hands-on class, children will be chopping, measuring, eating and cleaning up; all part of the cooking experience. Ages 5-12. Mons, 3:30-4:30pm, thru 4/2. $20/month (Y members $10), pre-reg. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Intro To Gymnastics for Girls; Redding. Girls learn vault, floor exercise, beam & uneven parallel bars. Ages 5-12, 6-7pm. $50/mo. Galaxy Gymnastics, 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Kids Sewing Classes; Redding. Students learn basic machine sewing skills to become a Young Designer! Participants complete 3 sewing projects: drawstring bag, decorative circle pillow, pillowcase & skirt. Ages 6-12. Weekly, 2/6-3/1, Tue, Wed OR Thu, 3:30-5:30pm, $60/4-class session + materials, pre-reg. The Fabulous Fabric Shop, 1814 Churn Creek Rd. (530)221-1608. Kindermusik With Lyra; Redding. Children & infants ages birth-7yrs, with their caregiver, learn steady beat, matching pitch, laughing, socialization & brain development, in a loving, caring & clean environment! 10am, Mon or Tue, thru 3/19. $175/semester or $20/drop in. Kindermusik with Lyra, 11455 Ridgewood Rd. (530)355-4747. Learning from the Masters: Session 1; Redding. Children ages 8-9 explore the works of Van Gogh, Monet, Homer, Picasso, Escher & others in this handson creative art class series. Concludes w/art show displaying each participant’s 7 pieces of original artwork. Class size limited to 8. Two session times: M/W, 10-11:30am (homeschoolers) & 4-5:30pm, 2/6-26. $190/session, includes materials. Art by Raette, 8367 Placer Rd. (530) 209-7769. Memorable Mondays At All Fired Up!; Redding. Enjoy a studio atmosphere where families share time together creating memories through painting on ceramics. $3/ ages 12yrs & under, $5/teens & adults. 12-6pm. 1818 Churn Creek Rd. (530)226-1638. “Modern Parenting: Tips, Tricks & Traps”; Redding. Presentation by Steven J. Hughes, PhD, private practitioner & Assist. Professor of Pediatrics & Neurology. Learn surprising (& relieving) results of research examining the self-esteem “movement” & modern parenting practices. Get tips on research-proven strategies to raise happy, helpful children & to foster authentic self-esteem. 7-8:30pm. $10. McLaughlin Auditorium at Sequoia Middle School, 1805 Sequoia St.

GOING PLACES FEBRUARY Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gyms; Redding. Practice your own skills, or just enjoy open gym with your child. Children run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised & fun environment with lots of room to play. All ages: 11am-12pm; Ages 12+: 6-7pm. $5. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Programs; Redding. Programs foster flexibility, strength, coordination, spatial awareness & cooperation in a fun environment. Kindergym: Intro to all gymnastics equipment, fun social interaction, ages 3-5, 4-4:45pm or 5-5:45pm, $40/mo. Tumble-Fun: Fast-paced beginning class–learn basic gymnastics skills & terminology, ages 6+, 5-6pm, $50/ mo. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Wee Read Storytime & Challenge; Redding. In this reading challenge for young ones & their parents, participants complete Wee Read gameboards by attending 10 library storytimes & reading 10 books at home. For each completed gameboard, players choose a book to keep. Ages 6mos-6yrs. Mon, Tues & Fri, 10:30am. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253.

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Monday Playgroup; Mt. Shasta. Parents & children enjoy a fun-filled hour of play & learning, with storytime, crafts, music, movement, drama & creativity. Ages 5 & under, with parent. 10:30-11:30am. Free. Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 E. Lake St. (530)926-1400. Storytime; McCloud. Children enjoy listening to a great kid’s story & enjoy a fun activity too. Participants are given a wonderful book of their own to keep! 1011am. Free. McCloud Elementary School Preschool, (530)964-3250. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:156:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st. Tiny Tigers: Martial Arts For Young Children; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4+. M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. See the 1st.

TEHAMA COUNTY

Preschool Story Hour; Corning. Offers education & entertainment geared for children ages 18mos-6yrs. Enjoy quality time with your child, focused on literacy. 10am. Tehama County Library, 740 Third St. (530)824-7050.

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All About Numbers!; Chico. Ongoing hands-on class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. Each class includes art. Bring snack. Weds, 10:30am12pm, thru 5/29. $6/class w/class card, drop-in $9/ class (open until class fills). Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Bowling Fun; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. $2.50/game + $2.50 shoe rental happens 10am-10pm M-F. Groups rates available. Orchard Lanes, 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257. Beginning Sign Language Class; Paradise. Learn & build your ASL skills in this weekly class. 12-2pm. All ages welcome. Free. Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Bittie Baby & Me Class; Chico. Today’s topic: Choosing Quality Childcare. Parents w/babies 0-3mos learn current info to promote infant wellness & safety. Make friends in a supportive environment. 10:30am-12pm. Free if you delivered at Enloe; or $15/class. Enloe’s Mother & Baby Education Center, 251 Cohasset Rd, Suite 120. (530)332-3970. Cantabile! Music & Movement Class; Chico. Children ages 3-5 explore musical concepts through global folk songs, rhymes, games, musical storytelling & movement. Caregivers participate last 15 min. Tues, 4:30-5:15pm, thru 4/30. $40/mo (sign up anytime), pre-reg. Presented by The Children’s Choir of Chico, held at First Christian Church, 295 E. Washington Ave. (530)701-0999. Dolce! Music & Movement Class; Chico. Infants/ newborns-18mos & their caregivers enjoy gentle music & movement activities, infant massage & musical bonding moments. Tues, 9:30-10:15am, thru 4/30. $40/ mo (join anytime), pre-reg. Presented by The Children’s Choir of Chico, held at First Christian Church, 295 E. Washington Ave. (530)701-0999. Family Special Needs Support Group In Spanish/En Español; Chico. The ARC welcomes Spanish-speaking families experiencing the challenges of raising a child

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with special needs. Build a supportive network. Potluck 5:30pm; support group 6-8pm. Childcare & homework help provided. ARC, 2020 Park Ave. (530)891-5865 x107. MOPS Mothers Of Preschoolers Group; Chico. Support, friendship & resources for moms. 1st & 3rd Tues, 9-11:30am, thru May. First 2 meetings free. $35/ mo. Loving childcare provided for ages 0-6. Grace Community Church, 2346 Floral Ave. Pre-reg: (530)3435528, ex. 35. Opening Reception & Talk; Chico. Douglas Keister, co-author of Lincoln in Black and White: 1910-1925,” speaks about a collection of very special glass plate photographs & accompanying artifacts at this opening reception of the “Black & White in Black & White” exhibit. 5pm. Free. The Humanities Center Gallery, CSU, Chico. (530)898-5351. Play Chess!; Chico. Learn to play chess with Chico Library teen volunteers. All ages welcome! 3:305pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Preschool Storytimes At Chico Library; Stories, songs & crafts for little ones ages 3-5. 10am & 11am. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Small Dancers & Moms (or Dads); Chico. Boys & girls ages 1-11 enjoy stretching, movement play, music appreciation & socialization. Fosters kinesthetic confidence & caretaker-child bonding. Tues, 9-10:15am, thru 5/22. $10/class. Chico Women’s Club, 592 East 3rd St. (530)345-6324. Vivace! Music & Movement Classes; Chico. Toddlers 18-36mos stomp it up, then relax in their parent’s arms in this lively & enriching exposure to music, rhymes, instruments & movement activities. Tues, 10:30-11:15am, thru 4/30. $40/mo (join anytime), pre-reg. Presented by The Children’s Choir of Chico, held at First Christian Church, 295 E. Washington Ave. (530)701-0999. Cheernastics Class; Chico. A great way to get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd.

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Adoptive Parents Support Group; Redding. Meet with other adoptive parents for conversation & problem solving. All ages, childcare available. 5:30-7:30pm. Free. Location/Info: Lilliput Children’s Services. (530)722-9092. After School Art Classes ; Redding. Instructor Susan Emerson leads art classes for two ages groups. Ages 4-6 meet 2-3pm to explore painting, drawing, texture, color & the surrounding world. Ages 7-12 meet 3:304:30pm to study color theory, drawing & painting techniques. Tue, 2/7-3/27. $60/month, includes materials; drop-in 20/class. Queen Bee Art Studio, 8367 Placer. (530)222-8412. Athletics Unlimited Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are invited to come enjoy an inground foam pit & large tumble track. Tu/Th, 10am-12pm. $5/2hrs! 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235. Beginning Baton; Anderson. Learn basic twirls, dance, parade marching & foundation events. Ages 5 & up, two age groups: Ages 5-9, 5:30-6:30pm; Ages 10 & up, 6:30-7:30pm. Thru 5/31. $25/mo, pre-reg or $6.50 drop-in. Meadow Lane Elementary School, 2770 Balls Ferry Rd. (530)378-6656. Chess At The YMCA; Redding. Chess players of all levels are invited to come play - great opportunity to learn the game or hone your skills. For youth & adults. T/ Th, 6-7:30pm, thru 4/3. Free. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Programs; Redding. Junior Tumbling: Basic tumbling on a foam-padded spring floor–learn cartwheels to round-offs, ages 6 -12, 6:45-7:45pm. Little Stars: Games, obstacle courses & more promote muscle development, memory, attention span & comprehension, ages 3½-4yrs, 5-5:45pm. Classes $43/mo. Galaxy Gymnastics, 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Genealogy Research Assistance; Redding Library. Members of the Shasta Genealogy Society assist with family history questions & research. 10am-12pm. Free. Drop-in okay. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7252. Guitar Hero At The Redding Library. Kids can rock

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out on a virtual stage playing guitar in this music video game. Geared for teens, but all kids welcome. Starts 4pm. Free. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Kindermusik With Lyra; Redding. Children & infants ages birth-7yrs, with their caregiver, learn steady beat, matching pitch, laughing, socialization & brain development, in a loving, caring & clean environment! 10am, Mon or Tue, thru 3/19. $175/semester or $20/ drop in. Kindermusik with Lyra, 11455 Ridgewood Rd. (530)355-4747. Lil’ Chefs; Redding. Fun & educational cooking experience for children ages 3-5, who learn about cooperation, directions, shapes, sensory exploration, fine motor skills & more. 9-10am thru 3/27. $20/mo ($10 Y members), pre-reg. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gym; Redding. Practice your own skills, or just enjoy open gym with your child. Children run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised & fun environment with lots of room to play. All ages: 11am-12pm. $5. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Programs; Redding. Freerun/Parkour: Practice your urban free-run skills in a fully matted gym. Learn to flip, twist & run-out over obstacles, ages 14+, 7-8pm. $50/mo. TumbleFun: Fun & fast-paced beginning class, learn basic gymnastics skills & terminology, ages 6+, 4-5pm, $50/ mo. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Preschool Page Turners At Redding Library. Children ages 3-6 enjoy stories, music & crafts in the children’s story room. 10:30am. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Round Table Pizza Family Fun Night; Redding. A night of fun for the whole family. All-you-can-eat pizza, salad & twists, board games, coloring, face painting & balloons. All ages. 6-8pm. $7.49/adults, $4.99/ages 6-10, Kids under 5 free. Round Table Pizza, 900 Dana Dr. (530)223-1975. Tiny Hands Sign Language Classes; Redding. Bring your baby or toddler to learn to sign in a play-class setting. Themes: Meal Time, Bath Time, Family, Feelings, Park, Pets & more. Ages infants-3yrs. 1st Tue monthly, 10:45-11:30am, thru 6/5. $10/class/drop in, $25/3 classes, $50/6 classes. Learning in Motion Preschool & Enrichment Center, 2174 Pine St. (530)941-2010. Wee Read Storytime & Challenge; Redding. In this reading challenge for young ones & their parents, participants complete Wee Read gameboards by attending 10 library storytimes & reading 10 books at home. For each completed gameboard, players choose a book to keep. Ages 6mos-6yrs. Mon, Tues & Fri, 10:30am. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Women’s Fitness & Adventure Club; Redding. Women get active while having fun. In good weather, the activity is walking; bring flashlight, water & dress in layers. In inclement weather bring towel/yoga mat for indoor activity. Ages 18+. Tues, 6pm, thru 3/27. Free. Caldwell Park Teen Center, 58 Quartz Hill Rd. (530)225-4095.

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GOING PLACES FEBRUARY Parent-Child Time For Preschoolers: Dunsmuir. Parents & children enjoy fun socialization time & crafts. Ages 0-5, with parent. 10am-12pm. Free. Dunsmuir Community Resource Center, 5740 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4400. Shadow Box Players Readers Theatre: Flash Gordon; Weed. Shadow Box Players Readers Theatre project presents episodes 3 & 4 of the original 1943 Radio Broadcast of Flash Gordon! All ages. 6:30pm. Free. The Weed Brewery, 360 College Ave. (530)261-0717. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:156:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st. Tiny Tigers: Martial Arts For Young Children; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4+. M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. See the 1st.

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School Readiness Playgroup; Los Molinos. Join the fun at this developmental & educational playgroup featuring appropriate activities & info about your child. Explore with arts, crafts, books, rhymes, songs & outdoor activities. Ages birth-5yrs. 10-11:30am. Free. First Steps Family Resource Center, 7700 Stanford Ave. (530)384-7833.

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Adoptive Parents Support Group; Paradise. Adoptive parents of all forms of adoption are invited to join with other adoptive parents to share support & encouragement regarding parenting issues. 9:30-11:30am. Free. Paradise Family Resource Center, 6241 Skyway. (530)879-3861. Bowling Fun; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. $2.50/game + $2.50 shoe rental happens 10am-10pm M-F. Groups rates available. Orchard Lanes, 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257. Ed Zimmer Presentation; Chico. Zimmer is the coauthor of Lincoln in Black and White: 1910-1925 & is Historic Preservation Planner for the Lincoln/Lancaster Planning Department. Come enjoy his engaging presentation related to the exhibit “Black & White in Black & White” (see the Exhibits section). 7pm. Free. Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall, CSU, Chico. (530)898-5351. Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Children are invited to come hear wonderful stories. 11am. All ages. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. All About Books!; Chico. Ongoing class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. 10:30am-12pm. See the 1st. Babies Love Books; Chico. Share stories, bounces & songs with your little one, 0-18mos. 9:30am. See the 1st. Dance For Children; Chico. Fun class for boys & girls ages 5-11. 3:30-5pm. See the 1st. Preschool Skate; Chico. Special skate time for little ones. 9:30-10:45am. See the 1st. Toddler Playgroup; Chico. Parents & toddlers ages 15-24 months enjoy playtime together. 9-10:30am. See the 1st. Whole Living Nutrition & Wellness Series; Chico. Six week nutrition & wellness course. All ages. 6:307:30pm. Free, drop in okay. See the 1st.

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Basketball Open Gym For Youth; Anderson. Supervised basketball with an opportunity for all to participate. For middle & high school youth. 6:308:30pm, thru 5/30. Free. Anderson Middle School Gym, 1646 Ferry St. (530)378-6656. Kinder Art; Redding. Informal art class for tots 18mos5yrs, in a fun & safe setting. Participants socialize & make simple projects to take home. Each class includes several fun stations. Weds, 10-10:45am, 1/11-2/15. $35/6 classes, includes materials; pre-reg. Caldwell Recreation Center, 56 Quartz Hill Rd. (530)225-4095. Music & Me; Redding. Class series introduces music to preschool children in a parent-&-me style class designed to promote basic music skills through music & movement. Ages 1-5. Wed, 9-10am, thru 4/4. $20/mo (Y Members $10/mo), pre-reg. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Preschool Storytime; Cottonwood. Little ones enjoy stories & activities appropriate for preschoolers. 11:30am-12:30pm. Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St. (530)347-4818. Ballroom Dance Classes; Redding. All ages. 6:3010pm. See the 1st. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Little Tots Open Gym; Redding. Ages 5 & under. W/Th, 8:30-9:30am. See the 1st.

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Genealogy Research Assistance; Redding Library. Learn about your family history. W/Sat 1-4pm. See the 1st. Toddler NOOK Storytime; Redding. Stories & live music. 10am. See the 1st.

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Women’s Health Series: What Is Heart Health; Red Bluff. Get ideas from experts on diet, exercise & the difference between migraine & stroke. 6-7:30pm. Free, pre-reg. Red Bluff Community Center. (530)529-8038. School Readiness Playgroup; Corning. Fun developmental & educational playgroup for ages birth5yrs. 10-11:30am. Free. See the 1st.

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Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7641. Caregiver Resource & Self-Care Training; Oroville. Facilitated group offers support, training info for better self-care, & resources for anyone caring for someone else’s children. 11am-1pm. The Greater Oroville Family Resource Center, 1720 Daryl Porter Way. (530)897-6235. Creative Art Activities Classes; Chico. Ongoing class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. Each class includes art activities, social interactions, games & puzzles. Bring snack. Thurs, 10:30am-12pm, thru 5/31. $6/class w/class card, drop-in $9/class (open until class fills). Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Preschool Storytime At Durham Library. Toddlers & preschoolers enjoy stories, songs & a craft. 10am. Free. 2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835. Primary School Storytime; Chico. Stories & craft for all ages. 6-9yrs. 3pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Tao – The Art of the Drum; Chico. In this heartpounding, powerful performance, athletic bodies & contemporary costumes meet explosive Taiko drumming & innovative choreography. A show that is full of music, colorful pageantry, razor-sharp props, high-flying kicks & martial arts. All ages. 7:30pm. $20-32. CSU, Chico’s Laxson Auditorium. (530) 898-6785. Thursday Playtime; Paradise. Join library staff & community resource professionals for a fun-filled event with toys, books & activities. Ages 0-3. 2nd Th, 10am11am. Free. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Cheernastics Class; Chico. A great way to get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd. Chico Homeschoolers’ Park Day; Chico. 1-4pm. Free. See the 2nd. Mom-2-Mom Support Group; Paradise. Weekly support group for new mothers & mothers of toddlers & older children.10:30am-12pm. See the 2nd. Oroville Fire House Farmers Market. Fresh produce & goods available year-round. 11am-3pm. El Medio Fire Station, 3515 Myers St. See the 2nd. Shotokan Karate Classes; Chico. Two sessions: ages 5-12 & 13+. M/Tu/Th. Ages 5-12: 6-6:45pm; Ages 13+: 7-8pm. See the 2nd.

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Anderson Library Storytime: Valentine’s; Anderson. Featured stories: Jennifer Jones Won’t Leave me Alone & Five Little Candy Hearts. Each child will receive a box of valentines, stickers, play a candy hearts counting game & have lots of fun. 3:30pm. Free. 3200 West Center St. (530)365-7685. Athletics Unlimited Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are invited to come enjoy an inground foam pit & large tumble track. Tu/Th, 10am-12pm. $5/2hrs! 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235.

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Scooterville Social; Redding. Scooter families & fanatics! Bring your ride & hang out with other motor scooter enthusiasts at this monthly gathering hosted by the Scooterville Scooter Club of Redding. All ages. 6:30pm. Location varies, call for info. (530)604-6020. Animal Parade On The Boardwalk; Redding. Join a Turtle Bay animal celebrity as one of them leads the way down the Turtle Bay Boardwalk. 1:30pm, weather permitting. See the 2nd. Children & Teens Grief Support Groups; Redding. For children grieving any death loss. Two groups: 7-12yrs & 13+. 5:30-6:30pm. See the 2nd. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Little Tots Open Gym; Redding. Ages 5 & under. W/Th, 8:30-9:30am. See the 1st. Kids Kung Fu Class; Anderson. 4-8yrs: 5:30-6:15pm; ages 9+: 6:16-7pm. See the 2nd. Little Explorers: Love & Friendship; Redding. For ages 2-5 year olds & their parents. 10am. See the 2nd. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gym; Redding. All ages: 11am-12pm. See the 2nd. Thankful Thursdays At All Fired Up!; Redding. Bring food item for charity & studio fee is free. See the 2nd. Tumbling Class; Anderson. Ages 4-8. 5-6pm. See the 2nd. Wii Games; Redding Library. Ages 10-17. 4pm. Free. See the 2nd.

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La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group; Red Bluff. Monthly meeting for breastfeeding mothers & their nursing children. Includes discussion, information & support. 11am. Free. Sunrise Bible Fellowship, 965 Jackson St. (530)347-0562. Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multi-discipline classes/studio session for all ages, beginners to advanced. Th/F, 3-4:30pm; Sat 12:30-2:30pm. See the 2nd.

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GOING PLACES FEBRUARY Scrapbooking Event; Chico. Bring your photos & supplies for a day of scrapbooking. Enjoy the use of 110+ stamp sets, markers/inks, Sizzix Big Shot die cutting machine & dies, decorative punches, tools & more! All ages. Two sessions: 9am-2pm & 6pm-11pm. $10/session, pre-reg. The Stamp Shack, 472 Southbury Ln. (530)899-7126. Stories, Songs & Crafts At Paradise Library. Bring little ones ages 3-5 to enjoy stories & craft making, & songs too! 11-11:45am. 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Storytime At Gridley Library. Storytime, music & crafting fun for children of all ages. 10am. 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. Toddler Storytimes; Chico. Stories, songs & action rhymes for ages 1-3yrs. Two storytimes: 10am & 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Chapmantown Farmers Market & Food & Fitness Festival; Chico. 2-5:30pm. See the 3rd. Family Swim; Chico. 5-8pm. $2. See the 6th. Friday Evening Sessions At Cal Skate; Chico. All ages. 4 sessions, starts 7pm. See the 3rd. Kids In Motion: Kids’ Night Out; Chico. 6-9:30pm. See the 3rd. Montessori Zoology Class; Chico. Fun science class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. See the 3rd. Playgroup For Toddlers; Chico. For families with children ages 2-3. 9-10:30am. See the 3rd. Rowell’s Pals Playgroup; Chico. A diverse playgroup for parents & little ones ages 1-5, of all abilities. 1011am. Free. See the 3rd. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Fri/Sat, 10pm-1am. See the 3rd.

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Dyslexia Presentation Featuring Susan Barton; Redding. In this free presentation, learn about dyslexia, the most common reason a bright child struggles with reading, writing & spelling. Leading dyslexia expert Susan Barton presents an overview of dyslexia symptoms & solutions. Sponsored by the Shasta Public Libraries Literacy Program. For adults. 6-9pm. Free. David Marr Theater, 2200 Eureka Way. (530) 227-4400. Kids’ Sewing Workshop: Candy Heart Pillow; Redding. Kids with beginner sewing experience will learn to make a Candy Heart Pillow just in time for Valentine’s Day. Ages 6+. 3:30-5:30pm. $20, materials included, pre-reg. The Fabulous Fabric Shop, 1814 Churn Creek Rd. (530)221-1608. Music Adventures; Redding. Students are introduced to musical instruments & music appreciation in a fun play setting. Parent involvement required. Ages 9 mos-4yrs. Fri, 9:30-10am, 1/13-2/3. $26/4-class session. Enterprise Community Room, 4000 Victor Ave. (530)225-4095. Read To Me Book Club; Redding. Early literacy program encourages the love of books, inspires learning & prepares children for kindergarten. Special time together includes themed story time, art activities & weekly book bag exchange. Ages 2-5. Fri, 9:30-10am, thru 4/27. $20/15-class session (Y members $10). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Creature Feature Program; Redding. Meet & greet features different animals weekly. All ages. 1:30pm. See the 3rd. Family Fun Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Rent a lane & bring family & friends for a night of bowling fun! 6:30-8:30pm. See the 3rd. Family Fun Night Skate; Redding. 7:30-10:30pm. See the 3rd. Kids’ Fun Friday At All Fired Up!; Redding. 128pm. See the 3rd. Kids’ Night; Redding. Fun night for kids in grades K-6. 6-8pm. Free. See the 3rd. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gym; Redding. All ages: 11am-12pm. See the 3rd. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. 9:3011pm. See the 3rd.

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Movement & Music For Toddlers; Mt. Shasta. Fun parent participation class geared for ages babies to 4-years. Learn about singing, movement & dance as Teacher Claudia shares her love of rhythm & music. Small snacks served. 10:30am. $10/class, pre-reg; some scholarships available w/advance notice. Mt. Shasta Martial Arts studio, 612-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)859-2309.

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Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multi-discipline classes/studio session for all ages, beginners to advanced. Th/F, 3-4:30pm; Sat 12:30-2:30pm. See the 2nd.

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Book Sale At The Oroville Library; Oroville. Get great deals on good books & support the library. 10am-2pm. 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Hugh Masekela; Chico. Legendary South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela is an innovator in the world music & jazz scene. This iconic artist will be performing Afro-pop, jazz & ballads with his high-energy band of South African musicians. Features his newest album Phola. All ages. 7:30pm. $18-30. CSU, Chico’s Laxson Auditorium. (530)898-6785. Infant/Pediatric Safety & CPR Class; Chico. The number one cause of death for children under the age 5 is preventable accidents. Learn to make your child’s environment safe, how to prevent common childhood accidents, & infant/child CPR techniques. Ages 18+. 9am-11:30pm. $35/person, pre-reg. Enloe Mother & Baby Education, 251 Cohasset Rd. #120. (530)332-3970. Kids’ Build & Grow Clinic At Lowe’s; Chico. Give your child the opportunity to say, “I built it!” Participants create a project using wood, & receive a free apron, goggles, project-themed patch & certificate of merit upon project completion. Ages 5+. Free. 10am. 2350 Forest Ave. (530)895-5130. Kids’ Valentines Craft Cram; Redding. Kids of all skill levels will make handmade valentines. Ages 6+. Sat, 10am12pm, $25, materials included, pre-reg. The Fabulous Fabric Shop, 1814 Churn Creek Rd. (530)221-1608. Love Songs of the Beatles Fundraiser; Chico. Join the CSU, Chico Music Department & local musicians for a Valentine’s weekend concert. Celebrate love’s holiday with over 25 of your favorite Beatles’ tunes! Cenefits the Chico State Depart. of Music programs. 7:30pm. $20/pre-sale, +$2 at door. Harlen Adams Theatre, CSU, Chico. (530)898-6333. Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Children of all ages are invited to enjoy a wonderful storytime experience. 2pm. Free. Barnes & Noble, 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Valentine’s Gala Fundraiser; Chico. This annual black-tie fundraising event for The Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley includes a VIP reception, full sit-down catered dinner, live music, a presentation by the club’s Youth of the Year, & silent & live auctions. 5-10pm. $85/person. Manzanita Place, 1705 Manzanita Ave. (530)383-0422.

Coming up: A new season of Challengers Little League – the action takes place in Shasta Lake City. Registration is open for youth with challenges to playing baseball in a regular league setting. See the Youth Groups & Leagues Registration section.

Yo-Yo Club Practice; Chico. Have fun learning the yo-yo. Free lessons & practice. 12-2pm. Meet in Diamond Alley behind Bird in Hand, 320 Broadway. (530)893-0545. Chico Certified Farmers Market; Chico. 7:30am-1pm year-round at 2nd & Wall St. See the 4th. Chico Cheer All Stars Open Gym; Chico. All ages/ abilities welcome. 10-11am. See the 4th. Family Night Skate At Cal Skate; Chico. 6:30-9pm. See the 4th. Roo’s Zoo Kids Skate Session; Chico. Ages 10 & under–strollers welcome. 10am-12pm. See the 4th. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Fri/Sat, 10pm-1am. See the 3rd.

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Care & Pruning of Berries; Redding. Learn how to properly prune & care for home-grown berries, including blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, boysenberries & strawberries. Lots of great information & a fun class! Ages: adult. 11am-12:30pm. Free, class size limited, pre-reg to reserve your seat. Wyntour Gardens, 8026 Airport Rd. (530) 365-2256. “Club 8” Dance For Youth; Anderson. A supervised teen dance sponsored by the Anderson Parks & Rec. Dept., with live DJ’s, snack bar, Italian sodas & smoothies. Ages 15-19. 8-11pm. $10 each or $15 two friends/couples. Anderson Community Center, 1887 Howard St. (530)378-6656 or 227-9532. Family 2nd Saturday: Dr. Seuss is on the Loose!; Redding. Remember reading Horton Hears a Who or

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One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish? How about The Lorax or Cat in the Hat? Enjoy Dr. Seuss stories, family activities & the spirit of play inspired by them. 10:30am3:30pm. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Fur Ball Fundraiser; Redding. Enjoy a delicious dinner, entertainment, auctions & raffles. All proceeds benefit Another Chance Animal Welfare League programs for animals. Ages 18+. 5:30-9pm. $40/ person. Win River Event Center, 2100 Redding Rancheria Rd. (530)547-7387. Kids’ Build & Grow Clinic At Lowe’s; Redding. Give your child the opportunity to say, “I built it!” Participants create a fun project & receive an apron, goggles, project-themed patch & certificate of merit upon completion. Ages 5+. Free. 10am. Redding: 1200 E Cypress Ave. (530)351-0181. Kidz Night Out At Galaxy Gymnastics; Redding. Kids can soar on trampolines, jump in a foam pit & tumble on a padded spring floor, while parents enjoy an evening out. 7-10:30pm. Ages 4-12. $15/child. Pre-reg appreciated. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy, 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Parents Night Out; Anderson. Parents can enjoy a night out without the kids. Kids will enjoy fun, games & dinner & movie with friends. Ages 2 & up. 5-9pm. $25; siblings $15, pre-reg; Drop-in +$5. Athletics Unlimited Gymnastics Center, 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235. Safe Haven Horse Rescue’s Volunteer Work Day & Lunch; Cottonwood. Learn about the ranch & meet the horses. Bring kids & friends to help brush, groom, give out treats, clean water barrels & pens, organize & clean tack or tack room, & help with projects. Lunch served. 9am-3pm. 3950 W. Anderson Rd. (530)347-4941. Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Redding. Children of all ages are invited to enjoy a wonderful storytime experience. 10am. 1260 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2006. Teen Night; Redding. Teens Quad is a fun place for teens (7th grade & up) to meet new friends, hang out & relax with their peers. Enjoy live music, movie nights, computer lab, free food, sports, games, tutoring, etc. Sats, 4-8pm, thru 4/28. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 1815 Sheridan St. (530)225-4375. Animal Encounters Indoor Animal Show; Redding. Meet animals as they fly, crawl or walk by. 1:30-2pm. See the 4th. Athletics Unlimited Open Gym; Anderson. For all ages & skill levels. 1-3pm. See the 4th. Evening Art For Families; Redding. Creative fun for families at a special price tonight. 5-8pm. See the 4th. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Open Gyms; Redding. Ages 5 & under: 9-10am; Ages 5-14: 10:30am12:30pm. See the 4th. Genealogy Research Assistance; Redding Library. Learn about your family history. W/Sat 1-4pm. See the 1st. Kids On Wheels Skate Session; Redding. 10-11:30am. See the 4th.. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gyms; Redding. Two sessions. Ages 7 & under: 11am-12pm: Ages 8+: 12-2pm. See the 4th.

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GOING PLACES FEBRUARY Group Scooter Ride; Redding. The Scooterville Scooter Club of Redding, whose motto is “Living life in the slow lane,” invites scooting families & like-minded individuals to join their fun monthly group ride. All street legal scooters welcome! 1:30pm. Free. Lowe’s Home Center parking lot, 1200 E. Cypress Ave. (530)604-6020. Family Fun Day At All Fired Up!; Redding. All studio fees are $4 today–bring the family for creative fun. 12-6pm. See the 5th. Super Sunday Bowling At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling 9-11pm. See the 5th.

13 In Siskiyou County, learn to identify birds of prey and winter waterfowl. First, enjoy a presentation about bald eagles, hawks and other birds of prey. The following week, take a day-long guided trip to view bald eagles and waterfowl in a wildlife refuge setting. See the 16th and 25th.

Rock N’ Bowl At Shasta Lanes; Redding. 6:30-8:30pm & 9pm-midnight. See the 4th. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. 9:3011pm. See the 4th. Saturday Roller Skate Session; Redding. 12-2:30pm & 2-4:30pm. See the 4th. Skate & Dance Night; Redding. For tweens & young teens. Skate 7-9pm; Dance 9-11pm. See the 4th.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

An Evening Of Arabian Enchantment; Yreka. Treat your valentine to dazzling Middle-Eastern style entertainment & refreshments. A bellydance floor show w/Mountain Gypsies & Daughters of the Moon, plus reception & dessert auction to benefit Yreka Historic Preservation Society & artists at St Mark’s Preservation Square. All ages. 6pm. $10. St. Mark’s Preservation Square, 304 Lane Street, Yreka. (530)261-1099. Ballroom Dance Classes & Practice Party; McCloud. All ages welcome. Three dance classes available prior to the evening’s practice party at 8pm. Fun! See the 4th. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. Today 10am. See the 1st. “Run & Laugh”; Mt. Shasta. Big fun for preschoolers. Free! 9-10am. See the 4th.

TEHAMA COUNTY

Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multi-discipline classes/studio session for all ages, beginners to advanced. Th/F, 3-4:30pm; Sat 12:30-2:30pm. See the 2nd.

SUNDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

Candle Stamping Class; Chico. Learn how to stamp on & decorate candles with exclusive Stampin’ Up! images. A great gift idea with Valentine’s Day just around the corner. All ages. 1-3pm. $20, includes supplies; pre-reg. by 2/11 (pay on class day). The Stamp Shack, 472 Southbury Ln. (530)899-7126. Young Artist Auditions; Chico. The public is invited to hear young classical musicians of the North State area compete in Jr. High, High School & University divisions for cash prizes & an opportunity to solo with the North State Symphony. 12pm. Free. Ruth Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall, CSU Chico. (530)898-5984.

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Bowling Fun; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. $2.50/game + $2.50 shoe rental happens 10am-10pm M-F. Groups rates available. Orchard Lanes, 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Ongoing hands-on science class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. Each class includes art. Bring snack. Mon, 10:30am-12pm, thru 5/28. $6/class w/class card, drop-in $9/class (open until class fills). Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Shotokan Karate Classes; Chico. Two sessions: ages 5-12 & 13+. M/Tu/Th. Ages 5-12: 6-6:45pm; Ages 13+: 7-8pm. See the 2nd.

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Boys Council; Redding. Weekly club for boys ages 9-15 fosters positive attitudes, self-worth & healthy mind & body, & builds leadership & teamwork skills. Activities including sports, computer lab, snacks & much more! 6-8pm, 4/30. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 1815 Sheridan St. (530)225-4375. Positively Girls Club; Redding. Girls ages 9-15 enjoy making new friends, learning new things & growing positively. Offers girls a supportive environment to get to know each other & their community through girl talk, fun activities & exciting field trips around the city! 6-8pm, thru 4/30. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 1815 Sheridan St. (530)225-4375. Baby Bookworms At Redding Library. For infants & toddlers ages 6mos-2½yrs & their parent/caregiver. 10:30am. Free. See the 6th. Kindermusik With Lyra; Redding. For children & infants ages birth-7yrs, with their caregiver. 10am. See the 6th. Memorable Mondays At All Fired Up!; Redding. Creative studio time for families. 12-6pm. See the 6th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gyms; Redding. Two sessions. All ages: 11am-12pm; Ages 12+: 6-7pm. See the 6th.

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Community Soup Luncheon; Dunsmuir. Come in for homemade soup & enjoy the company of others. All

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TUESDAY

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Beginning Sign Language Class; Paradise. Learn & build your ASL skills in this weekly class. 12-2pm. All ages welcome. Free. Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Bowling Fun; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. $2.50/game + $2.50 shoe rental happens 10am-10pm M-F. Groups rates available. Orchard Lanes, 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257. Family Special Needs Support Group; Chico. Share your challenges of raising a child with special needs & build a supportive network. Childcare & homework help provided. Potluck 5:30pm; Group 6-8pm. ARC, 2020 Park Ave. (530)891-5865 x119. Martha Graham Dance Company; Chico. The Martha Graham Dance Company brings to life a timeless & uniquely American style of dance that has influenced generations of artists. Since 1926, the troupe has employed ground-breaking techniques & an unmistakable style, while continuing to create new & exciting works for contemporary dance. All ages. 7:30pm. $20-32. CSU, Chico’s Laxson Auditorium. (530) 898-6785. Play Chess!; Chico. Learn to play chess with Chico Library teen volunteers. All ages welcome! 3:305pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. The Mom Spot; Paradise. Moms of children ages 5 & under, & pregnant moms, are invited to enjoy a hot breakfast, socialize, listen to a speaker, & make high-quality crafts. On-site childcare for children to age 5. 9-11:30am. $10/annual reg; $2/event donation suggested. Paradise Alliance Church, 6491 Clark Rd. (530)877-7069. All About Numbers!; Chico. Ongoing hands-on educational class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. 10:30am-12pm. See the 7th.

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ages welcome. 12-1pm. Free. Dunsmuir Community Resource Center, 5740 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4400. Toddler & Parent Playgroup; Dunsmuir. Bring your little one for socialization & fun! 2-3pm. Free. Dunsmuir Community Resource Center, 5740 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4400. Storytime; McCloud. 10-11am. See the 6th. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:156:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st. Tiny Tigers: Martial Arts For Young Children; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4+. M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. See the 1st.

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GOING PLACES FEBRUARY Bittie Baby & Me Class; Chico. Today’s topic: Breastfeeding. For parents w/babies 0-3mos. 10:30am12pm. See the 7th. Cheernastics Class; Chico. A great way to get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd. Dolce! Music & Movement Class; Chico. For infants/ newborns-18mos & their caregivers. 9:30-10:15am. See the 7th. Preschool Storytimes At Chico Library. For ages 3-5yrs. 10am & 11am. See the 7th. Shotokan Karate Classes; Chico. Two sessions: ages 5-12 & 13+. M/Tu/Th. Ages 5-12: 6-6:45pm; Ages 13+: 7-8pm. See the 2nd. Small Dancers & Moms (or Dads); Chico. For ages 1-11 & their caretakers. 9-10:15am. See the 7th.

SHASTA COUNTY

Athletics Unlimited Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are invited to come enjoy an inground foam pit & large tumble track. Tu/Th, 10am-12pm. $5/2hrs! 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235. Chess At The YMCA; Redding. Chess players of all levels are invited to come play - great opportunity to learn the game or hone your skills. For youth & adults. T/ Th, 6-7:30pm, thru 4/3. Free. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Diabetes Support Group For Children; Redding. Support group for parents & children with Type 1 Diabetes. Includes speakers on topics about or related to diabetes & children. Informational handouts & crafts for the kids. Ages 0-21. 10:30am-12:30pm. Free. Mercy Medical Center, 2175 Rosaline Ave. (530)225-5478. Haven Humane Society’s 2nd Tuesday Dinner Club; Redding. Enjoy restaurant dining & support Haven Humane Society. Tonight Tortuga Bay Grill will donate a portion of the night’s proceeds when presented with a “Dine & Donate” flyer, available at Haven Humane Society or their website. 5-9pm. 1815 Park Marina Dr. (530) 229-0755. Preschool Page Turners; Redding. Children ages 3-6 years enjoy a special storytime, craft & music. 10:3011:30am. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Teen Advisory Board Meeting; Redding. Teens are invited to join the Redding Library Teen Advisory Board. Members help choose books, & give their input for fun activities & library policies that affect teens. Grades 9-12. 6pm. Free, application required. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Genealogy Research Assistance; Redding Library. Learn to research your family history. 10am-12pm. See the 7th. Guitar Hero At The Redding Library. 4pm. See the 7th. Kindermusik With Lyra; Redding. For children & infants ages birth-7yrs, with their caregiver. 10am. See the 7th.

Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gym; Redding. All ages: 11am-12pm. See the 7th. Round Table Pizza Family Fun Night; Redding. 6-8pm. See the 7th. Women’s Fitness & Adventure Club; Redding. Get active while having fun. Ages 18+. 6pm. Free. See the 7th.

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A Chocolate Affair; Mt. Shasta. Bring your valentine, taste chocolate delights to your heart's desire, enjoy delicious wines, and support the children and youth of Siskiyou County with Mt. Shasta Five Star Kiwanis. 4-7pm. Ages: adults. $10. The Gallery, 201-A N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)925-0754. Art Club On The Bus; Mt. Shasta. Kids hop aboard the Siskiyou Arts Bus to create simple & special Valentine projects inside the bus’ art studio today. T-shirt printing & more. A positive place to explore creativity through painting, collage & print making. Ages 9+ (young ages okay w/parental supervision). T/W/Th (except school holidays). 2:45-5pm, thru 5/27. Free. Mt. Shasta Library, 515 East Alma St. (530)859-2309. Knitting Group; Dunsmuir. Come work on your knitting projects. All ages & levels of knitting experience welcome, help available. 1-3pm. Free. Dunsmuir Community Resource Center, 5740 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4400. Beginning Ballroom Dance; Mt. Shasta. All ages. 6:457:45pm. See the 7th. Kids Aikido Class; Mt. Shasta. Playful setting. Ages 6-12. 5:15-6pm. See the 7th.. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:156:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st. Tiny Tigers: Martial Arts For Young Children; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4+. M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. See the 1st.

TEHAMA COUNTY

School Readiness Playgroup; Los Molinos. Fun developmental & educational playgroup for ages birth5yrs. 10-11:30am. Free. See the 7th.

WEDNESDAY BUTTE COUNTY

Bowling Fun; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. $2.50/game + $2.50 shoe rental happens 10am-10pm M-F. Groups rates available. Orchard Lanes, 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257. Children’s Storytime; Oroville. Enjoy songs, stories, music & craft activities. Ages 3-5yrs. 11am-12pm. Free. Oroville Library Meeting Room, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Homeschool Skate At Cal Skate; Chico. Special skate time for those enrolled in homeschool or charter schools. Family-friendly music & games for the whole

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In Chico, the Martha Graham Dance Company brings Graham’s spirit of ingenuity and a new programming vision that showcases masterpieces by Graham, her contemporaries, and their successors. A great opportunity to enjoy world-class dancing. See the 14th.

family. 12:30-2:30pm. $5.50, includes quad skates. 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Preschool Program: Amazing Amphibians; Chico. Children ages 3-5 learn about the special lifestyle of amphibians. Take a short walk & look for frogs, toads & salamanders, make an amphibian craft, & meet one of the center’s resident animal. 10-11am. $12. Chico Creek Nature Center, 1968 East 8th St. (530)891-4671. Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Come enjoy wonderful stories. All ages welcome. 11am. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. All About Books!; Chico. Ongoing class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. 10:30am-12pm. See the 1st. Babies Love Books; Chico. Share stories, bounces & songs with your little one, 0-18mos. 9:30am. See the 1st. Dance For Children; Chico. Fun class for boys & girls ages 5-11. 3:30-5pm. See the 1st. Preschool Skate; Chico. Special skate time for little ones. 9:30-10:45am. See the 1st. Toddler Playgroup; Chico. Parents & toddlers ages 15-24 months enjoy playtime together. 9-10:30am. See the 1st. Whole Living Nutrition & Wellness Series; Chico. Six week nutrition & wellness course. All ages. 6:307:30pm. Free, drop in okay. See the 1st.

SHASTA COUNTY

Basketball Open Gym For Youth; Anderson. Supervised basketball with an opportunity for all to

participate. For middle & high school youth. 6:308:30pm, thru 5/30. Free. Anderson Middle School Gym, 1646 Ferry St. (530)378-6656. Preschool Storytime; Cottonwood. Little ones enjoy stories & activities appropriate for preschoolers. 11:30am-12:30pm. Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St. (530)347-4818. Ballroom Dance Classes; Redding. All ages. 6:3010pm. See the 1st. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Little Tots Open Gym; Redding. Ages 5 & under. W/Th, 8:30-9:30am. See the 1st. Genealogy Research Assistance; Redding Library. Learn about your family history. W/Sat 1-4pm. See the 1st. Toddler NOOK Storytime; Redding. Stories & live music. 10am. See the 1st.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Dance Classes For All Ages Kindermusik™ newborn through seven years Baby Ballet • Ballet • Contemporary Tap-n-Tumble • Hip-Hop • Ballroom Jazzy Tap • Wedding Dance Lessons Kid’s Zumba™ • Birthday Fairy Tea Parties Ballet Fitness for Adults • Kindermusik™

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GOING PLACES FEBRUARY okay w/parental supervision). T/W/Th, 2:45-5pm. See the 1st. Ballroom Dance Classes; Weed. All ages. 6:457:45pm. See the 1st. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:156:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st. Music Appreciation For Teenagers; Dunsmuir. Learn the origins of blues & jazz in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Ages 13-18. Weds, 4-6pm. Free. See the 1st. Tango for Parkinson’s; Mt. Shasta. All ages. 12-1pm. See the 1st. Tiny Tigers: Martial Arts For Young Children; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4+. M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. See the 1st.

TEHAMA COUNTY

School Readiness Playgroup; Corning. Fun developmental & educational playgroup for ages birth5yrs. 10-11:30am. Free. See the 1st.

THURSDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

Babies Love Books Storytime; Oroville. Babies ages 0-18mos enjoy connecting through rhymes, songs & books during this special program. 11am. Free. 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7641. Bigger Baby & Me: Health & Wellness Series; Chico, Informative 6-week series, topics include: Infant Massage, Attachment & Brain Development, Women’s Health, Infant Nutrition/Intro to Solid Foods, & Teething/ Dental Care. For parents & infants. Th, 10:30am12pm, 2/16-3/22. $75/series, pre-reg. Enloe Mother & Baby Education, 251 Cohasset Road, Suite #120. (530)332-3970. Bowling Fun; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. $2.50/game + $2.50 shoe rental happens 10am-10pm M-F. Groups rates available. Orchard Lanes, 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257. Caregiver Resource & Self-Care Training; Chico. Facilitated group offers support, training info for better self-care, & resources for anyone caring for someone else’s children. 11am-1pm. Butte College Foster/ Kinship Care Ed Center, 2491 Carmichael Dr. Ste 300. (530)897-6235. Oroville Fire House Farmers Market. Fresh produce & goods available year-round at this certified market. 11am-3pm. El Medio Fire Station, 3515 Myers St. (530)592-0889. Preschool Storytime At Durham Library. Toddlers & preschoolers enjoy stories, songs & a craft. 10am. Free. 2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835. Storytime; Paradise. Songs, story & music for little ones ages 0-3. 10am. Free. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Cheernastics Class; Chico. A great way to get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd. Chico Homeschoolers’ Park Day; Chico. 1-4pm. Free. See the 2nd. Creative Art Activities Classes; Chico. Ongoing class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. 10:30am-12pm. See the 2nd. Mom-2-Mom Support Group; Paradise. Weekly support group for new mothers & mothers of toddlers & older children.10:30am-12pm. See the 2nd. Shotokan Karate Classes; Chico. Two sessions: ages 5-12 & 13+. M/Tu/Th. Ages 5-12: 6-6:45pm; Ages 13+: 7-8pm. See the 2nd.

THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, TEHAMA, SHASTA & SISKIYOU COUNTIES

Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Roots & Shoots Outing: Turtle Bay; Redding. Shasta Roots & Shoots environmental & wildlife projects are part of the Jane Goodall Institute’s youth program. On this outing, learn to identify wildlife by sight, sound & signs while hiking along the paved river trail. All ages. 9am. Free, pre-reg required. Meet at the Monolith at Turtle Bay. (530)347-1687. Bereaved Parents Support Group; Redding. 7-8:30pm. See the 2nd. Children & Teens Grief Support Groups; Redding. For children grieving any death loss. Two groups: 7-12yrs & 13+. 5:30-6:30pm. See the 2nd. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Little Tots Open Gym; Redding. Ages 5 & under. W/Th, 8:30-9:30am. See the 1st. Kids Kung Fu Class; Anderson. 4-8yrs: 5:30-6:15pm; ages 9+: 6:16-7pm. See the 2nd. Tumbling Class; Anderson. Ages 4-8. 5-6pm. See the 2nd. Wii Games; Redding Library. Ages 10-17. 4pm. Free. See the 2nd.

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Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multi-discipline classes/studio session for all ages, beginners to advanced. Th/F, 3-4:30pm; Sat 12:30-2:30pm. See the 2nd.

FRIDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

Blue Oak Charter School Tour; Chico. Tour the school & enjoy a brief orientation about Walldorf education, then visit classes in session. Questions, discussion & refreshments follow.

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Anderson Library Storytime; Anderson. Children enjoy stories, a craft, stickers & songs. All ages. 3:30pm. 3200 West Center St. (530)365-7685. Athletics Unlimited Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are invited to come enjoy an inground foam pit & large tumble track. Tu/Th, 10am-12pm. $5/2hrs! 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235. Coffee & Conversation Adoptive Support Group; Redding. Adoptive parents meet for conversation & problem solving. 10-11:30am. Childcare available. Call for location/info: Lilliput Children’s Services. (530)722-9092. Little Explorers: Love & Friendship; Redding. What better way to spend a morning than with Love & Friendship”-themed activities & stories for ages 2-5 year olds & their parents. Presented by Dennis & Sherrill Bambauer. 10am. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14.

For adults. 9-10am, must pre-reg. 450 W. East Ave. (530)879-7483. Bowling Fun; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. $2.50/game + $2.50 shoe rental happens 10am-10pm M-F. Groups rates available. Orchard Lanes, 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257. American Girls Night; Chico. Join Miss Andi in the Barnes & Noble Children’s Department for a monthly American Girl Book Club meeting. Features art projects, book reads & other fun activities. New members welcome. Ages 5+. 7pm. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Fantastic Friday Playgroup; Chico. The entire gym is open for play! Max two kids per one adult; adult stays with children while they play. Ages walking-5yrs. 1012pm. $5/members, $10/non-members, +$1 siblings. Athletic Horizons, 415 Otterson Dr. (530)893-4967. Friday Drop-in Basketball For Teens; Magalia. Drop in to get a great workout & enjoy scrimmage play (teams formed each week). Supervised. Ages 15+. 6:308:30pm, thru May. $1. Cedarwood Elementary School, 6400 Columbine Rd. (530)872-6393. La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group; Chico. La Leche League offers mother-to-mother support for breastfeeding. Ages 0-6yrs. Fridays, 10:30am-12pm. Free. Bidwell Presbyterian Church, 208 W. First St. (530)591-9191. Stories, Songs & Crafts At Paradise Library. Bring little ones ages 3-5 to enjoy stories & craft making, & songs too! 11-11:45am. 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Ladies Night Out; Gridley. Ladies, come enjoy a movie & good company. 6pm. Gridley Library, 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. Toddler Storytimes; Chico. Stories, songs & action rhymes for ages 1-3yrs. Two storytimes: 10am & 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Wild Women Party At All Fired Up Ceramics Studio; Chico. Wild women, bring your friends & make an exciting clay project. Instruction, clay, glazing & snacks included. For adults. 5:30-8pm. $35, pre-reg. 830 Broadway. (530)894-5227. Chapmantown Farmers Market & Food & Fitness Festival; Chico. 2-5:30pm. See the 3rd. Family Swim; Chico. 5-8pm. $2. See the 3rd. Friday Evening Sessions At Cal Skate; Chico. All ages. 4 sessions, starts 7pm. See the 3rd. Kids In Motion–Kids’ Night Out; Chico. 6-9:30pm. See the 3rd. Montessori Zoology Class; Chico. Fun science class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. See the 3rd. Playgroup For Toddlers; Chico. For families with children ages 2-3. 9-10:30am. See the 3rd. Rowell’s Pals Playgroup; Chico. A diverse playgroup for parents & little ones ages 1-5, of all abilities. 1011am. Free. See the 3rd. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Fri/Sat, 10pm-1am. See the 3rd.

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Alive After Five Art Night; Redding. Relax & unwind with refreshments & desserts while painting with family & friends. $1.99 studio fee per painter, from 5-9pm. Call to reserve a table. 1818 Churn Creek Rd. (530)226-1638. Family Fun Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Rent a lane & bring family & friends for a night of bowling fun! 6:30-8:30pm. See the 3rd. Family Fun Night Skate; Redding. 7:30-10:30pm. See the 3rd. Fine Arts Friday At Redding Library. 3:30pm. See the 3rd. Kids’ Fun Friday At All Fired Up!; Redding. 128pm. See the 3rd. Kids’ Night; Redding. Fun night for kids in grades K-6. 6-8pm. Free. See the 3rd. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gym; Redding. All ages: 11am-12pm. See the 3rd. Rock ‘N’ Bowl At Shasta Lanes; Redding. 9pmmidnight. See the 3rd. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. 9:3011pm. See the 3rd.

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Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multi-discipline classes/studio session for all ages, beginners to advanced. Th/F, 3-4:30pm; Sat 12:30-2:30pm. See the 2nd.

WEEKEND

SATURDAY

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Chinese Storytime; Chico. Stories, songs & craft for all ages. 3pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. North State Symphony: “Treasures Beloved & Unknown” Symphony Concert, Chico. An audience favorite, Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony, along with two delightful rarities: Melissa Matson returns to her hometown to perform a haunting work by Rebecca Clarke; Chabrier’s Spanish-influenced “Habanera” will charm you. All ages. 7:30pm. $20-32. Laxson Auditorium, CSU, Chico. (530)898-5984. Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Children of all ages are invited to come enjoy wonderful stories. 2pm. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Weekend Childbirth Preparation; Chico. Highly trained registered nurse instructors help prepare you for birth, newborn care & breastfeeding. Promotes individual & family choices, including natural breathing & relaxation techniques & pain management options. 2/18-19/12: Sat, 9am-4pm & Sun, 9am-1pm. $125/couple, pre-reg. Enloe Mother & Baby Ed. Center, 251 Cohasset Rd., Suite #120. (530)332-3970. Yo-Yo Club Practice; Chico. Have fun learning the yo-yo. Free lessons & practice. 12-2pm. Meet in Diamond Alley behind Bird in Hand, 320 Broadway. (530)893-0545. Chico Certified Farmers Market; Chico. 7:30am-1pm at 2nd & Wall St. See the 4th. Chico Cheer All Stars Open Gym; Chico. All ages/ abilities welcome. 10-11am. See the 4th. Family Night Skate At Cal Skate; Chico. 6:30-9pm. See the 4th. Roo’s Zoo Kids’ Skate Session; Chico. Ages 10 & under–strollers welcome. 10am-12pm. See the 4th. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Fri/Sat, 10pm-1am. See the 3rd.

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Backyard Grape Pruning; Redding. Home gardeners can learn different methods of pruning grapevines to encourage healthier vines & greater fruit production. Ages: adults. 11am-12:30pm. Free, pre-reg to save your spot. Wyntour Gardens, 8026 Airport Rd.(530)365-2256. Community Breakfast; Redding. Bring family &

GOING PLACES FEBRUARY friends to enjoy a free breakfast. 8:30am-10am. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 1815 Sheridan St. (530)225-4375. Compost 101: The Mysterious Life of Compost; Redding. It’s alive! Join Ken Waranius, the “Compost Tea Guy,” as he unravels the mysteries of turning garden & kitchen leftovers into black gold for your garden’s soil! Receive a 10% off coupon good at the Nursery today. 10am-12pm. $3 (Turtle Bay members free). Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Office, 1135 Arboretum Dr. (530)242-3108. GPS Class; Redding. Geocaches, fishermen, hikers & other outdoor enthusiasts needing to know their position within 10’ will benefit by learning global positioning system (GPS) menus, mapping & instrument needs assessment. For adults (learn & teach your kids). 8am1pm. $25, includes materials; pre-reg. Teen Center, Caldwell Park, 40 Quartz Hill Rd. (530)225-4095. Jr. Panthers Youth Football & Cheer Sign-ups; Redding. Join the fun this summer & fall with U-prep Jr. Panthers Football & Cheerleading. You do not need to attend U-prep to participate. Ages 6-14. 10am-2pm. $50 deposit. Mt. Shasta Mall main enterance, 900 Dana Dr. (530)941-4655. R.E.A.D. Dog Program; Redding. Children ages preschool to 6yrs are invited to come read to registered therapy dogs. The Reading Education Assistance Dogs program provides canine reading companions that help to creating a stress-free environment. Children read aloud to the dogs, & in the process gain self-confidence & improve their reading & communication skills.1-3pm, drop in okay. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Science Saturday: Flies, Fishes & Fishing; Redding. Find out from the experts why Redding is a hot spot for fly fisherman! Watch them tie a fly, test your skill at fly casting, & discover the science behind the sport. Enjoy hands-on activities all about fish. 11am-3pm. Free w/ Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Museum, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Shasta Roller Derby’s First Home Bout; Anderson. See Shasta Roller Derby vs.Penninsula Roller Girls in their debut home bout. A portion of tonight’s proceeds benefit the American Heart Association. Fun for the whole family. Doors open at 5:30pm. $12/door; under age 10 & military w/i.d. free. Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs St. Athletics Unlimited Open Gym; Anderson. For all ages & skill levels. 1-3pm. See the 4th. Evening Art For Families; Redding. Creative fun for families at a special price tonight. 5-8pm. See the 4th. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Open Gyms; Redding. Ages 5 & under: 9-10am; Ages 5-14: 10:30am12:30pm. See the 4th. Genealogy Research Assistance; Redding Library. Learn about your family history. W/Sat 1-4pm. See the 1st. Kids On Wheels Skate Session; Redding. 10-11:30am. See the 4th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gyms; Redding. Two sessions. Ages 7 & under: 11am-12pm: Ages 8+: 12-2pm. See the 4th. Rock N’ Bowl At Shasta Lanes; Redding. 6:30-8:30pm & 9pm-midnight. See the 4th. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. 9-11pm. See the 4th. Saturday Roller Skate Session; Redding. 12-2:30pm & 2-4:30pm. See the 4th. Skate & Dance Night; Redding. For tweens & young teens. Skate 7-9pm; Dance 9-11pm. See the 4th.

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Mardi Gras Fundraiser; Dunsmuir. Come in costume to this fun fundraiser! Enjoy Cajun food, lively dance music by the Blackwell Brothers, $25 prize for best costume (male & female), Mideastern dance performance, no-host bar, dessert auction & raffle. 21+. 6:30pmMidnight. Supports Castella Community Education programs. $25/person. Historical Dunsmuir Hotel Ballroom, 5740 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-0059. Ballroom Dance Classes & Practice Party; McCloud. All ages welcome. Three dance classes available prior to the evening’s practice party at 8pm. Fun! See the 7th. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. Today 10am. See the 1st. “Run & Laugh”; Mt. Shasta. Big fun for preschoolers. Free! 9-10am. See the 4th.

TEHAMA COUNTY

Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multi-discipline classes/studio session for all ages, beginners to advanced. Th/F, 3-4:30pm; Sat 12:30-2:30pm. See the 2nd.

SUNDAY

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Build It – Keva Planks: Tall Towers; Redding. The taller they are, the harder they fall! How tall will your tower be? See if you can build the tallest tower at Turtle Bay. 1-4 pm. Free w/ Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Flies, Fishes & Fishing: More Fun with Fish; Redding. Continue the fly fishing fun (See Science Saturday Feb 18) with more fly-tying & fishy activities. 11am-3pm. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Museum, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. North State Symphony Concert: “Treasures Beloved and Unknown”; Redding. This wonderful evening includes audience favorite, Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony, along with two delightful rarities: Melissa Matson returns to her hometown to perform a haunting work by Rebecca Clarke; Chabrier’s Spanish-influenced “Habanera” will charm you. All ages. 2pm. $20-48. Cascade Theatre, Redding. (530) 898-5984. Yarns At The Library; Redding. Ages 9 & up are invited to bring a knitting or crocheting project to work on–get advice from a pro & have fun! 1pm. Free. Redding Library Community Room, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Family Fun Day At All Fired Up!; Redding. All studio fees are $4 today–bring the family for creative fun. 12-6pm. See the 5th. Super Sunday Bowling At Shasta Lanes; Redding. 9-11pm unlimited bowling. See the 5th.

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bowling after school. $2.50/game + $2.50 shoe rental happens 10am-10pm M-F. Groups rates available. Orchard Lanes, 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Ongoing hands-on science class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. Each class includes art. Bring snack. Mon, 10:30am-12pm, thru 5/28. $6/class w/class card, drop-in $9/class (open until class fills). Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101.

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Kindermusik With Lyra; Redding. For children & infants ages birth-7yrs, with their caregiver. 10am. See the 6th. Memorable Mondays At All Fired Up!; Redding. Creative studio time for families. 12-6pm. See the 6th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gyms;

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Toddler & Parent Playgroup; Dunsmuir. Bring your little one for socialization & fun! 2-3pm. Free. Dunsmuir Community Resource Center, 5740 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4400. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:156:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st. Tiny Tigers: Martial Arts For Young Children; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4+. M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. See the 1st.

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Beginning Sign Language Class; Paradise. Learn & build your ASL skills in this weekly class. 12-2pm. All ages welcome. Free. Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Bowling Fun; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. $2.50/game + $2.50 shoe rental happens 10am-10pm M-F. Groups rates available. Orchard Lanes, 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257. Play Chess!; Chico. Learn to play chess with Chico Library teen volunteers. All ages welcome! 3:305pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. All About Numbers!; Chico. Ongoing hands-on educational class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. 10:30am-12pm. See the 7th. Bittie Baby & Me Class; Chico. Today’s topic: Health, Illness & Immunizations. For parents w/babies 0-3mos. 10:30am-12pm. See the 7th. Cheernastics Class; Chico. A great way to get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd. Dolce! Music & Movement Class; Chico. For infants/ newborns-18mos & their caregivers. 9:30-10:15am. See the 7th. Family Special Needs Support Group In Spanish/En Español; Chico. Potluck 5:30pm; support group 6-8pm. Childcare & homework help provided. See the 7th. MOPS Mothers Of Preschoolers Group; Chico. Moms support, friendship & resources. 9-11:30am. See the 7th. Preschool Storytimes At Chico Library. For ages 3-5yrs. 10am & 11am. See the 7th. Shotokan Karate Classes; Chico. Two sessions: ages 5-12 & 13+. M/Tu/Th. Ages 5-12: 6-6:45pm; Ages 13+: 7-8pm. See the 2nd. Small Dancers & Moms (or Dads); Chico. For ages 1-11 & their caretakers. 9-10:15am. See the 7th.

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School Readiness Playgroup; Los Molinos. Fun developmental & educational playgroup for ages birth5yrs. 10-11:30am. Free. See the 7th.

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Bowling Fun; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. $2.50/game + $2.50 shoe rental happens 10am-10pm M-F. Groups rates available. Orchard Lanes, 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257. Children’s Storytime; Oroville. Enjoy songs, stories, music & craft activities. Ages 3-5yrs. 11am-12pm. Free. Oroville Library Meeting Room, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Come enjoy wonderful stories. All ages invited. 11am. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Family Fun Night; Paradise. Enjoy lots of family fun with dinner, crafts & storytime. All ages. 5:30-7pm. Free. Youth for Change Family Resource Center, 6249 Skyway. (530)872-3896. Los Lonely Boys; Chico. A Texican rock n’ roll trio of brothers, Los Lonely Boys has rocketed to world-wide fame. Showcases the release of their newest album Rockpango, featuring smooth harmonies, blues, rap, & rock n’ roll, their appearance is guaranteed to rock Laxson Auditorium. All ages. 7:30pm. $20-32. CSU, Chico’s Laxson Auditorium. (530) 898-6785.

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All About Books!; Chico. Ongoing class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. 10:30am-12pm. See the 1st. Babies Love Books; Chico. Share stories, bounces & songs with your little one, 0-18mos. 9:30am. See the 1st. Dance For Children; Chico. Fun class for boys & girls ages 5-11. 3:30-5pm. See the 1st. Preschool Skate; Chico. Special skate time for little ones. 9:30-10:45am. See the 1st. Toddler Playgroup; Chico. Parents & toddlers ages 15-24 months enjoy playtime together. 9-10:30am. See the 1st. Whole Living Nutrition & Wellness Series; Chico. Six week nutrition & wellness course. All ages. 6:307:30pm. Free, drop in okay. See the 1st.

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Basketball Open Gym For Youth; Anderson. Supervised basketball with an opportunity for all to participate. For middle & high school youth. 6:308:30pm, thru 5/30. Free. Anderson Middle School Gym, 1646 Ferry St. (530)378-6656. Preschool Storytime; Cottonwood. Little ones enjoy stories & activities appropriate for preschoolers. 11:30am-12:30pm. Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St. (530)347-4818. Toddler Storytime with Linda Boyden; Redding. Join special guest & storyteller extraordinaire Linda Boyden for this monthly toddler storytime. 10am. Free. Barnes & Noble, 1260 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2006. Ballroom Dance Classes; Redding. All ages. 6:3010pm. See the 1st. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Little Tots Open Gym; Redding. Ages 5 & under. W/Th, 8:30-9:30am. See the 1st. Genealogy Research Assistance; Redding Library. Learn about your family history. W/Sat 1-4pm. See the 1st.

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of all ages enjoy stories & a snack. Responsible adult must accompany child. 3:30-4:30pm. 5714 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-2035. Art Club On The Bus; Mt. Shasta. Kids hop aboard the Siskiyou Arts Bus & explore creativity. Ages 9+ (young ages okay w/parental supervision). T/W/Th, 2:45-5pm. See the 1st. Ballroom Dance Classes; Weed. All ages. 6:457:45pm. See the 1st. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:156:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st. Music Appreciation For Teenagers; Dunsmuir. Learn the origins of blues & jazz in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Ages 13-18. Weds, 4-6pm. Free. See the 1st. Tango for Parkinson’s; Mt. Shasta. All ages. 12-1pm. See the 1st. Tiny Tigers: Martial Arts For Young Children; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4+. M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. See the 1st.

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School Readiness Playgroup; Corning. Fun developmental & educational playgroup for ages birth5yrs. 10-11:30am. Free. See the 1st.

THURSDAY

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Afterschool Storytime; Chico. Stories, songs & crafts for ages 5-8yrs. 3pm. Free. Chico Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Bowling Fun; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. $2.50/game + $2.50 shoe rental happens 10am-10pm M-F. Groups rates available. Orchard Lanes, 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257. Babies Love Books Storytime; Oroville Library. Babies ages 0-18mos enjoy connecting through rhymes, songs & books during this special program. 11am. Free. 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7641. Luma Theater; Chico. Fireflies, shooting stars, carnival rides, digital fireworks, body electrics & cutting-edge techniques come to life on a darkened stage by this

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Athletics Unlimited Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are invited to come enjoy an inground foam pit & large tumble track. Tu/Th, 10am-12pm. $5/2hrs! 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235. Coffee & Conversation Adoptive Support Group; Redding. Adoptive parents meet for conversation & problem solving. 10-11:30am. Childcare available. Location/Info: Lilliput Children’s Services. (530)722-9092. Starship Enterprise Variety Hour Show; Redding. This 20th annual event entertains audiences with energetic song & dance performances of the award-winning youth group, Enterprise Starship. Styles include pop, rock, jazz & musicals. A great family show for all ages. 7:30pm. $7. David Marr Auditorium, 2200 Eureka Way. (530)222-6601. Bereaved Parents Support Group; Redding. 7-8:30pm. See the 2nd. Children & Teens Grief Support Groups; Redding. For children grieving any death loss. Two groups: 7-12yrs & 13+. 5:30-6:30pm. See the 2nd. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Little Tots Open Gym; Redding. Ages 5 & under. W/Th, 8:30-9:30am. See the 1st. Kids Kung Fu Class; Anderson. 4-8yrs: 5:30-6:15pm; ages 9+: 6:16-7pm. See the 2nd. Little Explorers: Love & Friendship; Redding. Ages 2-5, & their parents. 10am. See the 2nd. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gym; Redding. All ages: 11am-12pm. See the 2nd. Thankful Thursdays At All Fired Up!; Redding. Bring food item for charity & studio fee is free. See the 2nd. Tumbling Class; Anderson. Ages 4-8. 5-6pm. See the 2nd. Wii Games; Redding Library. Ages 10-17. 4pm. Free. See the 2nd.

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FRIDAY

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Blue Oak Charter School Tour; Chico. Tour the school & enjoy a brief orientation about Walldorf education, then visit classes in session. Questions, discussion & refreshments follow. For adults. 9-10am, must pre-reg. 450 W. East Ave. (530)879-7483. Bowling Fun; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. $2.50/game + $2.50 shoe rental happens 10am-10pm M-F. Groups rates available. Orchard Lanes, 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257. Friday Drop-in Basketball For Teens; Magalia. Drop in to get a great workout & enjoy scrimmage play (teams formed each week). Supervised. Ages 15+. 6:308:30pm, thru May. $1. Cedarwood Elementary school, 6400 Columbine Rd. (530)872-6393. La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group; Chico. La Leche League offers mother-to-mother support for breastfeeding. Ages 0-6yrs. Fridays, 10:30am-12pm. Free. Bidwell Presbyterian Church, 208 West First St. (530)591-9191. Playtime At Gridley Library. Socialization, toys & games for little ones ages 4 & younger, with their parent or caretaker. 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. Stamp-A-Stack Card Making Class; Chico. Make 12 cards, 3 each of 4 designs, using wonderful rubber stamps. Learn stamping techniques for scrapbooking, card making & crafting. Creative & fun! All ages. Drop in between 10am-7pm. $20, all supplies provided. The Stamp Shack, 472 Southbury Ln. (530)899-7126. Stories, Songs & Crafts At Paradise Library. Bring little ones ages 3-5 to enjoy stories & craft making, & songs too! 11-11:45am. 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Toddler Storytimes; Chico. Stories, songs & action rhymes for ages 1-3yrs. Two storytimes: 10am & 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Chapmantown Farmers Market & Food & Fitness Festival; Chico. 2-5:30pm. See the 3rd. Family Swim; Chico. 5-8pm. $2. See the 3rd. Friday Evening Sessions At Cal Skate; Chico. All ages. 4 sessions, starts 7pm. See the 3rd. Kids In Motion–Kids’ Night Out; Chico. 6-9:30pm. See the 3rd. Montessori Zoology Class; Chico. Fun science class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. See the 3rd. Playgroup For Toddlers; Chico. For families with children ages 2-3. 9-10:30am. See the 3rd. Rowell’s Pals Playgroup; Chico. A diverse playgroup for parents & little ones ages 1-5, of all abilities. 1011am. Free. See the 3rd. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Fri/Sat, 10pm-1am. See the 3rd.

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Starship Enterprise Variety Hour Show; Redding. This 20th annual event entertains audiences with energetic song & dance performances of the award-winning youth group, Enterprise Starship. Styles include pop, rock, jazz & musicals. A great family show for all ages. 7:30pm. $7. David Marr Auditorium, 2200 Eureka Way. (530)222-6601. Teens Group; Anderson. Fun time for teens, including teens with any special needs. Watch movies, play games, make crafts & more. Bring a friend! Ages 12-19. 6-8 pm. Free, must pre-register. Anderson Teen Center, 2889 East Center St. (530)226-5129. Family Fun Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Rent a lane & bring family & friends for a night of bowling fun! 6:30-8:30pm. See the 3rd. Family Fun Night Skate; Redding. 7:30-10:30pm. See the 3rd. Kids’ Fun Friday At All Fired Up!; Redding. 128pm. See the 3rd. Kids’ Night; Redding. Fun night for kids in grades K-6. 6-8pm. Free. See the 3rd. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gym; Redding. All ages: 11am-12pm. See the 3rd. Rock ‘N’ Bowl At Shasta Lanes; Redding. 9pmmidnight. See the 3rd. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. 9:3011pm. See the 3rd.

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Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multi-discipline classes/studio session for all ages, beginners to advanced. Th/F, 3-4:30pm; Sat 12:30-2:30pm. See the 2nd.

WEEKEND

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“Auction For Excellence” Dinner Fundraiser; Chico. Parents, enjoy a fun night out while benefiting a variety of Chico Country Day School Programs. This semi-formal events features dinner, dancing, and live & silent auctions. 21+ 5:30pm appetizers & silent auction, 6:30pm dinner, 7:30om live auction & dancing to follow. Advance tix only, $50/ person (table rates avail.), RSVP by Feb 17th. Manzanita Place , 1705 Manzanita Ave. (530)895-2650 ex. 204. Kids’ Build & Grow Clinic At Lowe’s; Chico. Give your child the opportunity to say, “I built it!” Participants create a project using wood, & receive a free apron, goggles, project-themed patch & certificate of merit upon project completion. Ages 5+. Free. 10am. 2350 Forest Ave. (530)895-5130. Yo-Yo Club Practice; Chico. Have fun learning the yo-yo. Free lessons & practice. 12-2pm. Meet in Diamond Alley behind Bird in Hand, 320 Broadway. (530)893-0545.

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Evening Art For Families; Redding. Creative fun for families at a special price tonight. 5-8pm. See the 4th. Evening Art For Families; Redding. Creative fun for families at a special price tonight. 5-8pm. See the 4th. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Open Gyms; Redding. Ages 5 & under: 9-10am; Ages 5-14: 10:30am12:30pm. See the 4th. Genealogy Research Assistance; Redding Library. Learn about your family history. W/Sat 1-4pm. See the 1st. Kids On Wheels Skate Session; Redding. 10-11:30am. See the 4th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gyms; Redding. Two sessions. Ages 7 & under: 11am-12pm: Ages 8+: 12-2pm. See the 4th. Rock N’ Bowl At Shasta Lanes; Redding. 6:30-8:30pm & 9pm-midnight. See the 4th. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. 9:3011pm. See the 4th. Saturday Roller Skate Session; Redding. 12-2:30pm & 2-4:30pm. See the 4th. Skate & Dance Night; Redding. For tweens & young teens. Skate 7-9pm; Dance 9-11pm. See the 4th.

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Bald Eagle & Winter Waterfowl Field Trip; 10mi NE of Weed. Mount Shasta Area Audubon Society & the River Exchange lead an all-day field trip to Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge. All ages. 9am-4pm. $5 donation, pre-reg required, call for location/meeting info. (530)235-2012. Ballroom Dance Classes & Practice Party; McCloud. All ages welcome. Three dance classes available prior to the evening’s practice party at 8pm. Fun! See the 4th.

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A Walk With Turtle Bay’s Horticulture Manager; Redding. Bring your notebook & camera for this participant-driven program. Walk through the Gardens with frequent stops for discussions about the array of plants. 10:30am. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Nursery, 1100 Arboretum Dr. (530)242-3178. Kids’ Build & Grow Clinic At Lowe’s; Redding. Give your child the opportunity to say, “I built it!” Participants create a fun project & receive an apron, goggles, project-themed patch & certificate of merit upon completion. Ages 5+. Free. 10am. 1200 E Cypress Ave. Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Redding. All ages. 11am. Free. 1260 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2006. Starship Enterprise Variety Hour Show; Redding. Final performance! 20th annual event that entertains with energetic song & dance performances from the awardwinning youth group Enterprise Starship. Styles include pop, rock, jazz & musicals. A great family show for all ages. 7:30pm. $7. David Marr Auditorium, 2200 Eureka Way. (530)222-6601. Athletics Unlimited Open Gym; Anderson. For all ages & skill levels. 1-3pm. See the 4th.

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Chico Certified Farmers Market; Chico. 7:30am-1pm year-round at 2nd & Wall St. See the 4th. Chico Cheer All Stars Open Gym; Chico. All ages/ abilities welcome. 10-11am. See the 4th. Family Night Skate At Cal Skate; Chico. 6:30-9pm. See the 4th. Roo’s Zoo Kids’ Skate Session; Chico. Ages 10 & under–strollers welcome. 10am-12pm. See the 4th. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Fri/Sat, 10pm-1am. See the 3rd.

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Little ones ages 3-5 years, along with their parents, enjoy weekly Creative Art Activities classes in Chico held at Sunny Garden Montessori. The classes offer hands-on creative fun, plus a chance to meet new friends and socialize too. See the 2nd.

Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. Today 10am. See the 1st. “Run & Laugh”; Mt. Shasta. Big fun for preschoolers. Free! 9-10am. See the 4th.

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Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multi-discipline classes/studio session for all ages, beginners to advanced. Th/F, 3-4:30pm; Sat 12:30-2:30pm. See the 2nd.

SUNDAY

SHASTA COUNTY

Singin’ in the Rain Sing-Along; Redding. Genocide No More-Save Darfur is sponsoring a sing-along to the well-loved musical Singin’ in the Rain. Bring the family for good fun while supporting an important cause. 2pm. $5/person or $10/family requested. First United Methodist Church of Redding, 1825 East St. (530)229-3661. Swing Dance Classes; Redding. Come have a great time in this monthly class as you learn the basics of swing dancing from beginner steps to advance moves. All ages. 4th Sundays, 7:30-10:30pm, thru 12/23. $5. Shasta County Arts Council, Old City Hall, 1313 market St. (530)241-7320. Yarns At The Library; Redding. Ages 9 & up are invited to bring a knitting or crocheting project to work on–get advice from a pro & have fun! 1pm. Free. Redding Library Community Room, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Family Fun Day At All Fired Up!; Redding. All studio fees are $4 today–bring the family for creative fun. 12-6pm. See the 5th. Fish Feeding At Turtle Bay; Redding. 10:30am. See the 5th. Super Sunday Bowling At Shasta Lanes; Redding. 9-11pm unlimited bowling. See the 5th.

MONDAY

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Bowling Fun; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. $2.50/game + $2.50 shoe rental happens 10am-10pm M-F. Groups rates available. Orchard Lanes, 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Ongoing hands-on science class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. Each class includes art. Bring snack. Mon, 10:30am-12pm, thru 5/28. $6/class w/class card, drop-in $9/class (open until class fills). Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101.

SHASTA COUNTY

Cooking Class: Asian Food; Palo Cedro. In this free class, “Easy Exotic Flavor,” learn the secret ingredients to make Asian food. For adults. Two times: 9:30am & 6pm. Free, class size limited, pre-reg required. Cow Creek Community Church, 10168 Deschutes Rd. (530) 547-5483. Youth Swim Lessons; Redding. 30 minute group lessons, two week sessions; various swim levels, including parent & me classes. Ages 6mo-12yr. M-Th, 2/27-3/8, morning or evening sessions depending on

class chosen. $35 Y member, $45 non Y member (per session), pre-reg required. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Baby Bookworms At Redding Library. For infants & toddlers ages 6mos-2½yrs & their parent/caregiver. 10:30am. Free. See the 6th. Kindermusik With Lyra; Redding. For children & infants ages birth-7yrs, with their caregiver. 10am. See the 6th. Memorable Mondays At All Fired Up!; Redding. Creative studio time for families. 12-6pm. See the 6th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gyms; Redding. Two sessions. All ages: 11am-12pm; Ages 12+: 6-7pm. See the 6th.

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Toddler & Parent Playgroup; Dunsmuir. Bring your little one for socialization & fun! 2-3pm. Free. Dunsmuir Community Resource Center, 5740 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4400. Storytime; McCloud. Children enjoy listening to a great kid’s story & enjoy a fun activity too. Participants are given a wonderful book of their own to keep! 10-11am. Free. McCloud Elementary School Preschool, (530)964-3250. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st. Monday Playgroup; Mt. Shasta. Parents & children ages 5 & under enjoy a fun-filled hour of play & learning. 10:30-11:30am. See the 1st. Tiny Tigers: Martial Arts For Young Children; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4+. M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. See the 1st.

TUESDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

All About Numbers!; Chico. Ongoing hands-on educational class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. 10:30am-12pm. See the 7th. Beginning Sign Language Class; Paradise. Learn & build your ASL skills in this weekly class. 12-2pm. All ages welcome. Free. Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Bowling Fun; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. $2.50/game + $2å.50 shoe rental happens 10am-10pm M-F. Groups rates available. Orchard Lanes, 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257. Childbirth Preparation Series; Chico. Highly trained registered nurse instructors help prepare you for birth, newborn care & breastfeeding. Promotes individual & family choices, including natural breathing & relaxation techniques & pain management options. Tues, 6-8:30pm, 2/28-3/27. $125/couple, pre-reg. Enloe Mother & Baby Ed. Center, 251 Cohasset Rd., Suite #120. (530)332-3970. Christian Music Family Fun Night At Cal Skate; Chico. Skate to your favorite Christian music at this monthly skate. 6:30-8:30pm. $5.50, includes quad skate rental; group rates avail. 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Play Chess!; Chico. Learn to play chess with Chico Library teen volunteers. All ages welcome! 3:305pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave.

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(530)891-2726. We Love our Pets; Chico. Fundraising event for Butte Humane Society's Spay & Neuter Clinic. Activities for kids, raffle prizes, food, meet adoptable animals, and check out pet-related products for purchase. All ages. 10am-4pm. Free entry. PawPrints Thrift Store, 1346 Longfellow Ave. (530)892-2687. Bittie Baby & Me Class; Chico. Today’s topic: Calming Your Crying Baby. For parents w/babies 0-3mos. 10:30am-12pm. See the 7th. Cheernastics Class; Chico. A great way to get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd. Dolce! Music & Movement Class; Chico. For infants/ newborns-18mos & their caregivers. 9:30-10:15am. See the 7th. Family Special Needs Support Group; Chico. Childcare & homework help provided. Potluck 5:30pm; Group 6-8pm. See the 14th. Preschool Storytimes At Chico Library. For ages 3-5yrs. 10am & 11am. See the 7th. Shotokan Karate Classes; Chico. Two sessions: ages 5-12 & 13+. M/Tu/Th. Ages 5-12: 6-6:45pm; Ages 13+: 7-8pm. See the 2nd. Small Dancers & Moms (or Dads); Chico. For ages 1-11 & their caretakers. 9-10:15am. See the 7th. The Mom Spot; Paradise. For moms of children ages 5 & under, & pregnant moms. 9-11:30am. See the 14th.

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School Readiness Playgroup; Los Molinos. Fun developmental & educational playgroup for ages birth5yrs. 10-11:30am. Free. See the 7th.

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Bowling Fun; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. $2.50/game + $2.50 shoe rental happens 10am-10pm M-F. Groups rates available. Orchard Lanes, 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257. Children’s Storytime; Oroville. Enjoy songs, stories, music & craft activities. Ages 3-5yrs. 11am-12pm. Free. Oroville Library Meeting Room, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Come enjoy wonderful stories. All ages invited. 11am. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. All About Books!; Chico. Ongoing class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. 10:30am-12pm. See the 1st. Babies Love Books; Chico. Share stories, bounces & songs with your little one, 0-18mos. 9:30am. See the 1st. Dance For Children; Chico. Fun class for boys & girls ages 5-11. 3:30-5pm. See the 1st. Mommy & Me Playgroup; Chico. Toddlers ages 15mos-2yrs enjoy playtime in a room filled with ageappropriate toys & activities! 9:30-10am. See the 1st. Preschool Skate; Chico. Special skate time for little ones. 9:30-10:45am. See the 1st. Toddler Playgroup; Chico. Parents & toddlers ages 15-24 months enjoy playtime together. 9-10:30am. See the 1st. Whole Living Nutrition & Wellness Series; Chico. Six week nutrition & wellness course. All ages. 6:307:30pm. Free, drop in okay. See the 1st.

SHASTA COUNTY

Basketball Open Gym For Youth; Anderson. Supervised basketball with an opportunity for all to participate. For middle & high school youth. 6:308:30pm, thru 5/30. Free. Anderson Middle School Gym, 1646 Ferry St. (530)378-6656. Preschool Storytime; Cottonwood. Little ones enjoy stories & activities appropriate for preschoolers. 11:30am-12:30pm. Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St. (530)347-4818. Toddler Storytime with Linda Boyden; Redding. Join special guest & storyteller extraordinaire Linda Boyden for this monthly toddler storytime. 10am. Free. Barnes & Noble, 1260 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2006. Ballroom Dance Classes; Redding. All ages. 6:3010pm. See the 1st. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Little Tots Open Gym; Redding. Ages 5 & under. W/Th, 8:30-9:30am. See the 1st. Genealogy Research Assistance; Redding Library. Learn about your family history. W/Sat 1-4pm. See the 1st.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Songs & Stories For Young People; Mt. Shasta. Children enjoy fun stories, & sing along to live music. An adult must accompany young children. 10:30am. Mt. Shasta Community Library, 515 East Alma St. (530)926-2031. Storytime at Dunsmuir Library; Dunsmuir. Children of all ages enjoy stories & a snack. Responsible adult must accompany child. 3:30-4:30pm. 5714 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-2035. Art Club On The Bus; Mt. Shasta. Kids hop aboard the Siskiyou Arts Bus & explore creativity. Ages 9+ (young ages okay w/parental supervision). T/W/Th, 2:45-5pm. See the 1st. Ballroom Dance Classes; Weed. All ages. 6:457:45pm. See the 1st. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:156:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st. Music Appreciation For Teenagers; Dunsmuir. Learn the origins of blues & jazz in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Ages 13-18. Weds, 4-6pm. Free. See the 1st. Tango for Parkinson’s; Mt. Shasta. All ages. 12-1pm. See the 1st. Tiny Tigers: Martial Arts For Young Children; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4+. M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. See the 1st.

TEHAMA COUNTY

School Readiness Playgroup; Corning. Fun developmental & educational playgroup for ages birth5yrs. 10-11:30am. Free. See the 1st.

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