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North State Parent Volume 23 - Issue 9 June 2016
NORTH STATE
CONTENTS 6 Be the Change Victoria Stewart – Saving Animals Without a Voice By Skye Kinkade
7 How Getting a Dog Is Exactly (And Not At All) Like Having Another Baby By Alyssa Chirco
9 Box Car Races in Yreka Offer A Fun Time For Kids and Their Dads By Katy Popa
16 Localicious Easy Campsite Cooking By Erin Bianchi
12 Dads In Business Special Advertising Section
18 From the Mouths of Babes Cartoon By Jerry King
10 Cultivating Scientific Minds at Ponderosa Elementary By Jenna Christophersen
14 5 Reasons Sunriver Resort is The Ultimate Family Getaway By Tyler Wilcox
19 2016 Teen Music Contest Winner: Emily Kingsbury
17 Perfect Plank – From Father’s Business to Family Business By Jenna Christophersen
20 Traveling the Northernmost California Coast: Visiting Eureka and Special Places Nearby By Elizabeth Tyler
22 Going Places Family Events Calendar 25 Childcare & Preschool Directory
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Photography: Crystal Amen started her photography adventure four years ago; she specializes in all aspects of photography. Crystal has three young daughters that love to be her models when she isn't photographing clients. Crystal lives in Anderson, CA, where she and her husband raise about 30 head of cattle. Check out her work on her website at www.crystalamenphotography.com. On the Cover: How does a dad parent five beautiful daughters? “With patience, laughter, and by helping each daughter perfect her own interests,” says Edward Tait, owner of Prime Martial Arts in Redding. Shown left to right, the girls with their dad: Alexis, age 14, loves cheerleading; Ava, age 10, plays drums; Amariah, age 8, is a tap dancer; Allison, age 12, enjoys cooking; and Aliah, age 15, loves taekwondo. All five girls are active in their church and participate in taekwondo and other activities.
Summer vacation is nearly here. It's fun to think about the places we'll take our children or grandchildren to experience this season. Be sure you play safe and honor good environmental stewardship rules – our children learn from the way we behave, sometimes more than from what we actually say. This month our pages include some wonderful suggestions for out-of-the-area places for family vacation time or to celebrate Father's Day. There are nearby lakes, rivers and streams …with water in them this year! There is adventure with biking, boating, or hiking on meandering shaded trails. There are parks and creeks to experience, waterfalls to view, and tours to take. Our North State region is tops when it comes to California’s open
spaces and non-crowded areas. The beauty and possibilities in our region can be wild and wonderful or low-key and endearing. As a reminder, North State Parent’s Summer Camps and Programs Directory on our website is chock full of summer camp and special summer classes listings for youth. If you missed our May edition, where we made the program listings available, you can find them on our website at www.northstateparent.com. Happy trails,
Parks provide all ages with opportunities for active fun. Left to right: Mike Lindsey, parent engagement coordinator with Northern California Child Development, Inc.; Pamela Newman, North State Parent magazine publisher; Grandparent Carl Stoldt and his grandson Myles.
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be the change
By Skye Kinkade
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SAVING ANIMALS WITHOUT A VOICE
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rom as early as she can remember, Victoria Stewart has fostered a deep love for animals. Today, she rescues German shepherds and huskies who might otherwise be euthanized and houses them at Goliath Mountain Rescue, a non-profit organization she founded in Siskiyou County. “I am a small rescue, so I have a limited impact, but I’ve saved hundreds of dogs and successfully placed them in homes in California and Oregon,” Stewart says. Brad and Nancy Newton of Medford, Oregon, adopted their German shepherd, Angie, from Victoria in 2013. “Angie was sick, timid, afraid, and nearing death when Victoria rescued her. Victoria’s love, care and dedication helped restore Angie,” says Nancy. “Angie’s now 4 years old and is a vibrant, outgoing dog. She loves running, playing with our 5-yearold son, Jaxton, and making new doggy friends.” Victoria’s work is difficult physically, emotionally and financially, though the rewards are tremendous. She’s spent thousands of her own dollars to help the dogs in her care. Her ultimate goal, she says, is to see a day “when no animals are unnecessarily killed … when they have a chance to live and thrive.” We talked to Victoria about her passion to help animals, as well as the heartaches and joys of her job, and this is what she had to say:
What motivates you to help dogs? What draws you to these specific breeds?
Humans domesticated these animals and now they rely on us for everything. We have over-bred them for money and not the care or welfare of the animal, and they are literally killed daily for no reason other than no one wants them. There are approximately 10,000 animals killed in America every single day. If I can make even a small impact, it may not solve the problem, but it will matter to the ones I saved. As for why I help German shepherds and huskies, it’s because so many are misunderstood.
What is your life philosophy?
“If you are the lone voice in the wilderness, it doesn't make you wrong.”
What is the most important piece of wisdom to share with youth today?
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We all have passions and strengths, and I encourage you
to follow your heart on who you are and what you're meant to do. It comes more natural when doing something you are passionate about.
What are the rewards of your job, and what are the struggles?
I feel rewarded when I know I've saved a life; the animal knows it was saved also. Once it’s ready to be adopted, it’s a big reward to see a dog who was frightened and neglected at intake confidently walk away with its new family. A challenging aspect of this business is the basic day-today care, such as feeding, cleaning kennels, treating medical needs, and working on behavioral issues. I have two full time jobs: one is my regular paying job, and the other is running the rescue. We operate through funding from myself, the founder. Eventually we will seek grants and other forms of support to continue our mission. The costs associated with running a rescue are massive. Many dogs arrive sick, unaltered, and requiring behavioral help. Some will remain a sanctuary dog due to behavioral issues that cannot be overcome. We are a no-kill organization, and therefore when a dog arrives, we take what we get and fix what we can.
What inspires you to "be the change?"
Thousands of animals are killed daily in American shelters. I want to be a part of the change. I want to see better solutions. I want fewer dogs dying and more being placed in loving homes. The changes start with awareness of the truth, and a desire to help in any way, even if it’s a small way.
Anything else you’d like to add?
If you’d like to help the rescue in any way, email goliathmountainrescue@gmail.com. We are always in need of foster homes, supplies, and monetary donations to help with the building of a new kennel and fencing project, as well as dayto-day things, such as food and vet care. Ó
Author Skye Kinkade lives in Mount Shasta with her husband, their four children, and two unnamed goldfish. She's continually amazed by the commitment and love rescuers show animals in need.
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By Alyssa Chirco
How Getting A Dog Is Exactly (And Not At All) Like Having Another Baby dren sleep through the night. They go to school all day. They can dress themselves, bathe themselves and, when necessary, make dinner for themselves too. After years of attachment-style parenting – breastfeeding on demand, co-sleeping, always putting my children’s needs ahead of my own – these things are huge. Suddenly, I’m at a point in my life where I am able to work, sleep, grocery shop and use the restroom in peace. Why would I want to introduce another baby – of the human or fur variety – into this finally blissful existence? 8 I didn’t. And yet, because I love my kids – and
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efore my husband and I got married, he swore that he would never agree to a family pet. So nobody was more surprised than me when our daughter started asking for a pet hamster last year and he casually suggested that “maybe we should get a dog instead.” Ironically, I turned out to be the parent who was less than enthusiastic about bringing an animal into our already hectic household. I did not want a dog. Or a hamster. Or a fish. Or any other type of animal that would create more work and responsibility for me. Here’s the thing: I’m finished having babies. My chil-
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R S E TA R P U S FATHERS Y
our burrito-wrapped bundle of baby is nestled in your arms for the first time. Feel awkward? A little overwhelmed? It’s safe to bet most dads would say, “Yes!” Although you won’t find a “fatherhood essentials” cheat sheet when you rummage through your tool box, other experienced dads like Mike Lindsey and Leo Babauta are quick to share tips. Talk, Read, Sing: Your baby loves the sound of your dad voice. It triggers an electrical response in your child’s developing brain, forming connections between neurons and rapidly wiring it from ages 0-to-5 to be the optimal control center for behavior and learning. Play with Words: The more words your child knows when s/he starts kindergarten, the more likely your child is to be a good reader and do well in school. Whether reading a book, wrestling on the lawn, or playing at the park, a father helps his child learn new words to build a robust, valuable vocabulary.
Show, Don’t Tell: Remember? You’re a super star…your child is watching what you do, all the time. Model the behavior you’d like your child to learn. Cherish Your Time: From diapers to diplomas, be part of your child’s care and help champion milestones, from sitting up and walking to spelling his or her name to reading you a favorite book. It’s all quality time in your child’s eyes. The Ultimate Tip: Involved fathers make a powerful difference to their children’s growth. Be the positive, steady parent that helps your child develop optimally – physically, emotionally and cognitively – to be healthy and productive. In today’s complicated world, it is more important than ever for children to have a balance of love, care, nurturing and guidance provided by both a mother (or mother-figure) and a father (or father-figure). To babies and young children, every day with Daddy is Father’s Day, a special celebration of a critical relationship from birth and for always.
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hildren look up to their fathers. To a child, dad is a super star. Positively involved fathers help nurture their child’s optimal early development. Engagement with their fathers helps children gain the confidence, motivation, and essential skills – including language and literacy – that they need for a solid start in school.”
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because I was still in shock that my husband was agreeing to the idea in the first place – we recently added a Chihuahua named Bruiser to our family. I am, of course, head over heels in love with him. I also feel very much like I have another baby. Bruiser is a sweet, shy rescue dog who weighs about eight pounds and wants nothing more than to curl up under a blanket in any available lap. He cannot feed himself, bathe himself or see to his own bathroom needs. He prefers to be carried everywhere. He eats things off the floor. He follows me around the house constantly, always wanting my undivided attention while I’m trying to get things done. Okay, maybe he’s more like having a toddler. In the past few months, I’ve spent hours researching dog food ingredients, reading labels, and learning how to make our own. I’ve purchased doggie sweaters. I’ve researched pet vets and immunizations, and had way too many conversations with my husband about the dog’s bowel movements and bathroom habits. If you look at my browser’s search history, you will find several entries related to the health benefits of coconut oil for canines. There is a chance I’m going overboard. At least I can admit it. What I’ve discovered, though, is that maternal instincts are powerful and – in my experience at least – they do not discriminate. I’m still very much in “mom mode,” and as my human children become increasingly self-sufficient, I can’t help but enjoy taking care of a little guy who depends on me so completely. However, the really amazing thing about Bruiser is that, even though he is like having another child in so many ways, he is nowhere near as demanding as a real baby would be. This, I think, is his real appeal. Bruiser climbs happily into his doggie bed every night and sleeps until the rest of us get up in the morning. He doesn’t cry. He loves to snuggle, but doesn’t complain when you have to put him down. He can be left at home alone. And he can’t talk, which means that, unlike my children, he doesn’t feel the need to point out my flaws and failings on a daily (if not hourly) basis. Don’t get me wrong, human babies are wonderful. But I’ve been there, done that, and I have zero interest in having another one. I might, however, be open to getting another dog. Ó
Alyssa Chirco writes about parenting and family life for publications across the country. She is currently trying to convince her husband that a second dog would make a wonderful addition to their family.
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his year, the fastest moving vehicles at the Contemporary Historical Vehicle Association (CHVA) Father’s Day Car Show in Yreka will be made of cardboard boxes. These souped-up racing machines will be modified from “stock,” with love and great care from local kids and their pit crews, to run at optimum speed and maximum coolness for use at the eighth annual Box Car Race at The Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds on Sunday, June 19. The races take place 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. next to Winema Hall in the Carnival Lot, where the field will be festooned with checkered pennants, a starting line, and a pit stop area where all racers are required to step out of their cars, take off their shoes, drink water, and put their shoes back on before
stepping back in their cars to finish the race. There will be a repair garage in case of an occasional off-track excursion, and the finish line will be stocked with trophies and prizes for every participant. The Box Car Races are part of CHVA’s Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast and Car Show, which runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Admission is free; a fundraising breakfast catered by The Garden Party will be served in Winema Hall from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. ($8/adults, $4/child under age 12). On June 18, families who wish to build a box car can stop by the Yreka Community Center at 201 South Broadway from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. during the Gold Rush Days celebration. Supplies of paint, stickers, decals, and colored and pat-
terned duct tape will be supplied to make an amazing car for use in the next day’s races. Boxes will be available or participants can bring their own. A pre-made car is not required to take part in the races, though; kids who don’t have cars can borrow one on the day of the event. This fun annual experience is co-sponsored by the Hub Communities Family Resource Center, the Contemporary Historical Vehicle Association, Siskiyou Early Head Start, Siskiyou Super Dads, and the Yreka Community Resource Center, with support from First 5 Siskiyou and the Community Services Council. Don’t miss this opportunity to build something creative together and to come get your “Vrrrrrrrmmmm” on! Ó
Do You Have Concerns About Your Baby? Most Babies At… 3 Months Look from one object to another. Hold up their heads. Give eye contact. 6 Months Reach and grasp objects. Look when their name is called. Roll over. 9 Months Sit alone. Imitate gestures. Wave bye-bye. 12 Months Take their first steps. Play with a variety of toys. Begin to say “mama.” 18 Months Walk alone. Build a tower of three blocks. Use up to 15 words. Enjoy interacting with caregivers. 24 Months Begin to use two-word phrases to communicate. Eat and drink independently. Walk up and down stairs.
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Teacher Mary Ludwig with curious Ponderosa students investigating insects. Left to right: Brendan, grade 4, Cashe, grade 2, and Nick, grade 2. Photos: Bev Marcum
Cultivating Scientific Minds at Ponderosa Elementary School W hat physical traits define an insect? Why do raisins dropped in Sprite “dance”? What composes an owl pellet? Ask the students at Ponderosa Elementary School in Paradise. They can tell you. Clad in official scientist gear – aprons, goggles, and protective gloves – students who enter Ponderosa’s new Rotary-sponsored STEM Lab emerge as mini scientists.
“STEM” represents four key fields of study: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, and the lab exists to cultivate students’ appreciation for these subjects. As Ponderosa second-grade teacher Mary Ludwig says, “We’ve always been a science-focused school. But now we have the space to really develop and expand.” The lab was born after a group of the school’s teachers and Principal Thomas Taylor attended a STEM
Camp Positive-I A dance & circus camp
conference last year. Aided by many supportive parents and community members who worked together to secure funding and convert a classroom into a suitable environment for scientists, the lab opened on September 26, 2015. A steady stream of classes has kept the room full ever since. The STEM lab takes hands-on learning to a whole 11 new level, encouraging students to truly expe-
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rience and experiment. Multiple grade levels recently studied live ladybugs, stick bugs and crickets through the lens of a microscope. Ludwig’s students have dissected owl pellets and scientifically categorized the contents. Before the end of the school year, students will engineer parachutes for LEGO people and design packaging to (hopefully) protect an egg from breaking when dropped from a cherry picker. The lab also facilitates learning by offering teaching opportunities to other students in the community. Recently, at Paradise Intermediate School, 6th-grade students in the school’s Creekside 6 program learned how to engineer and construct catapults. The team created lab books with their newfound knowledge, then traveled by bus to visit Ludwig’s second-grade class in Pondorosa’s STEM lab. With their newly-written lab books in hand, the 6th graders taught the younger students how to build catapults, drawing on their own trials, errors and successes. Helping younger students reinforces information for the older students and also helps build a learning community. With tools like forceps, magnifying glasses, microscopes, and LEGO kits complete with motors, the STEM lab provides an excellent space for practical, tangible learning. “The students love the lab,” Ludwig says, “and they learn so much. One of the best lessons they learn is that it’s okay for results not to meet expectations.” Ludwig adds that the lab fosters multi-subject learning. “Science is all about writing, and writing is embedded in STEM projects,” she explains, referencing the importance of recording procedures and communicating results clearly. The concept of the arts and design taking an integral role in STEM curricula has given rise to the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) movement, and in many ways Ponderosa has fused STEAM into their STEM lab. The flexible schedule of the lab allows teachers to reserve blocks of time for students to approach a given project from multiple angles and to utilize proper procedures for inquiry-based lessons.. The new STEM lab acts as a window into Ponderosa Elementary School’s educational goals and atmosphere. With the support of staff, students, and the community, the lab serves as a way to cultivate a love for learning and exposes students to multiple, integrated fields of study. “The point,” Ludwig says, “is to get kids to wonder.” Ó
While an English major at UC Davis, Jenna Christophersen lived in a houseful of engineering majors who, surprisingly, became her best friends. She therefore heartily approves of Ponderosa’s efforts toward fusing arts into STEM subjects.
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Dads in the North State are finding creative ways to combine their individual roles as fathers, husbands and entrepreneurs. In our special Dads in Business section, we asked dads how they balance those roles, what inspired them to start their businesses, and what notable advise they've received or have gleaned from their experiences.
“The great successful men of the world have used their imagination ... they think ahead and create their mental picture in all its details, filling in here, adding a little there, altering this a bit and that a bit, but steadily building – steadily building” –Robert Collier, author
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“I was once told, ‘You’re not going to live your dream if you don’t get out of the boat . Jump!’ So I jumped!” “I started Westside Pizza because I alwa ys wanted to be my own boss and have the ability to impact a community. But running my own business has another huge benefit: I love the fact that I can set my own schedule so I get to spend a lot of time with my wife and kids.” “Running the business in multiple loca tions is hard; I have to be intentional about my time and I have to trust people. Mondays are desi gnated family days, and I’m totally dedicated to them. The rest of the week I make sure I’m hom e by 6pm – and not just ‘home,’ but ‘present .’”
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“My wife Erin and I were inspired to franchise with Dutch Bros. because we love what it stands for and we love that we have the opportunity to make a significant impact through a cup of coffee.” “One of my favorite parts of running the business is that Erin and I can be a positive example to our crew and community. We have a strong marriage and two incredible kids, and it’s a blast sharing our family with our employees. Our boys are often included in the day-to-day business happenings and they love our crew. Together we make up one big family.” “Balancing work and family isn’t black and white for us. It’s all intertwined, and we love that. One night it’s a shop hang-out with our employees and the boys, and the next it’s a nerf gun war, just the four of us. Every day is different, but we tackle it together as a family. That’s what makes it successful.”
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Chris and Erin Resner
Dutch Bros. Coffee In business since 2004.
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“I wanted to start a business doing something I love and that my family could be a appreciate the relationships tha part of, and I t I’m developing with families in the community.” “Since my wife and girls are my students as well as being a part of helping me run the school, I get time with them at work. But it is key for time with them outside the bus me to prioritize iness.” “The best advice someone has give were no object, what would you n me: ‘If money do with your time? Find a way to do that, even if it’ s only risk and dare to dream about doi part time. Take a ng wh “My wife and I knew all our dau at you love.’” ghters would be black belts. Opening a martia l arts school created something they could not onl y par can continue as a business for ticipate in, but themselves if they so decide in the future.”
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“We rarely have the opportunity to choose the people we work with. As a business owner, I have been blessed with the opportunity to assemble an amazing team of people who help me do my best.” “I love what I do, but to balance work and family, I never take my work home; it’s rare that I work past 5 p.m. This is definitely intentional. For my sanity and the wellbeing of my son, I try not to dwell on what’s happening at work when I’m home.” “Some of the best advice I’ve received is that in my line of work, and in life, you must truly listen to people, which is much different than waiting for your chance to speak. To be wise is to be able to garner knowledge from all sources, and apply it appropriately.”
“When my wife and I moved to Redding three years ago, we were looking to plant our roots, raise our kids, and grow with the community. Starting my own dental practice would have been a huge emotional commitment and the cost to my family would have been too high for me. Moore & Pascarella Dental Group provided a better opportunity for me to accomplish my goals.” “With a staff as committed to patient care and education as ours, I am able to practice at the highest level and balance my professional and home life.” “A leader in my church once said, ‘No other success can compensate for failure in the home.’ My own father modeled this principle, and I strive daily to apply it to my own life as I grow as a dentist, husband and father.”
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for parents By Tyler Wilcox
5 Reasons is the Ultimate Family Getaway
“F
un for all ages” is a timeworn phrase, but Sunriver Resort is a place that transcends the cliché. Located just 15 miles south of Bend, Oregon, Sunriver Resort’s 3,300 acres is an all-seasons destination the entire family will fall in love with. Here are five reasons why:
1. Endless Pacific Northwest Outdoor Adventure The family that plays together stays together, and there are plenty of opportunities for fresh-air fun in Sunriver’s scenic Cascade Mountains setting. Take a guided horseback ride through beautiful meandering trails. Explore underground ancient la-
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va-tube caves. Ride the rapids on a thrilling whitewater rafting excursion or take a canoe out on the gentle Cascade Lakes. Enjoy a guided mountain bike ride to pristine waterfalls and natural waterslides. Stargaze in a startlingly clear night sky at the Oregon Observatory at Sunriver. Your family can try glow-ball putting on a 9-hole golf course, play paintball, enjoy Smore’s and stories by a fire, or fly down a zip line. Regardless of your family’s level of experience in all these activities and more, Sunriver’s staff is dedicated to ensuring each member of your family has a memorable time.
2. Activities Designed Just for Kids Sunriver’s summer programs offer kids the chance to explore and enjoy the natural world in a safe and fun fashion. Kids aged 3-7 can have the time of their lives at Fort Funnigan. Featuring a mini rock wall and a 3,400-squarefoot fenced playground, the program is structured with themed days: Sunriver Superhero, Wild Wild West, Spikes Sports Spectacular, Spotted Frog Fridays and Pirates of the High Desert. For the 8- to 12-year-old set, B.A.S.E. Camp (Beyond Awesome Sunriver Explorers) delivers pure outdoor bliss, whether it’s biking, tennis, golf, swimming, ropes 15 or nature hikes.
Date nights at Sunriver are a snap, thanks to the resort’s Kids’ Night Out evening activities for kids Tuesday-Saturday from 5-9 p.m. With staff supervision, your young ones will get secret agent training, learn how to make Sunriver’s signature pizza, get goofy during a pajama party, and much more!
3. Activities Designed Just for Adults While the kids are off getting their fill of Sunriver’s exciting activities, mom and dad will discover some just-as-fun ways to spend their time. Looking for a new challenge? Yoga on a stand-up paddle board will reinvigorate you and may become the highlight of your vacation. Work on perfecting your serve during a tennis clinic, or spend some time at one of Sunriver’s four distinctive golf courses – 63 holes, in all, of the best golf in the West. Adults can get creative during Paint ‘n’ Pinot, where they design their own ceramic pieces while sipping on the resort’s exclusive Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. Get refreshed and restored at the Sage Springs Spa, where organic, locally sourced and handcrafted products are used to rejuvenate your body and spirit.
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4. Food That Will Please Even the Pickiest of Eaters Family dinners won’t be a chore at Sunriver. The resort’s eleven restaurants all feature great service and spectacular views. Best of all is the array of diverse culinary options, guaranteed to result in complaint-free meals. Dig into sandwiches and wraps at the poolside Spotted Frog (offering a handy “Tadpoles” kids’ menu). Grab fresh breakfast burritos at the Merchant Trader, or enjoy a fresh salad, panini or wood-fired pizza at Zeppa Bistro. Experience Chef Travis Taylor’s distinctive menu of American cuisine at Carson’s American Kitchen, with spectacular views of Mount Bachelor. 5. Pet-Friendly Lodging When Sunriver talks about family vacations, the resort means the whole family – Fido included. There are more than 70 dog-friendly accommodations available in both the resort’s private vacation rentals and in their Lodge Village guestrooms and suites. Even better? If you need someone to watch after your four-legged friend while you're here, the resort can provide the contact info of several trusted pet-sitters. Sunriver Resort is located at 17600 Center Dr., Sunriver, Oregon, at the foot of the Cascade Mountains along the Deschutes River. Visit their website at www.sunriver-resort.com, or call them at (541) 593-1000. Ó
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localicious By Erin Bianchi
s i t p e C m a o o C k y ing s a E Camping season is underway! If you’re anything like me, making meals from an ice chest and camp stove can be a bit daunting. Below are some simple go-to recipes that are easy to prep ahead and fun to eat outdoors.
Oatmeal Energy Bites
with you These no-bake healthy snacks are easy to bring meals. and can keep hungry campers satisfied between s: Ingredient • 1 cup rolled oats • 1/2 cup almond* or peanut butter • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips • 1/4 cup raw honey • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed • Optional: dried fruit, seeds, or chopped nuts Instr uctions: Mix all ingredients together in a large a baking bowl. Roll out teaspoon-sized balls and place on set until Freeze . paper ment parch sheet covered with freezer (about one hour). Store in a plastic bag in fridge or s Make . cooler ing camp your into them g packin until bites. about 20-24 energy *For local nut butter try Maisie Jane's almond butter the available at specialty grocery stores throughout North State. Maisie Jane is a Chico-based company run by 4th generation farmers with a priority for earth-friendly practices without GMOs.
Taco Bar
With a little bit of preparation, a taco bar is easy to setup, and tacos can be enjoyed warmed or cold. Ingredients: • Ground meat*, seasoned and cooked (for vegetarians, substitute sliced cooked vegetables like bell peppers and zucchini) • Chopped onions • Shredded cheese • Salsa • Guacamole • Tortillas • Lettuce • Optional: hot sauce and lime • Foil Instructions: Beforehand cook enough of your favorite seasoned taco meat to serve the number of people joining you. Store the cooked meat, chopped onions, shredded cheese & lettuce in individual plastic containers for easy buffet-style serving. Make or purchase salsa and guacamole. At the campsite, line up all ingredients with the tortillas first, and let everyone build their own tacos. Tacos can be eaten cold or wrapped in foil and placed near the fire 5-10 minutes to warm them up and melt the cheese. *For local meat try Hat Creek Grown grass-fed ground beef available at Orchard Nutrition in Redding and Chico Natural Foods.
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Kabobs
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Pancakes
A hot breakfast at the campsite is great to wake up to and pancake batter can be made ahead. Pancakes also provide a great opportunity to include vegetables like zucchini for extra nutrition, while still pulling off a sweet treat. Ingredients: • Pancake mix* • 1 cup shredded zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini) • 1 Tbsp. cinnamon • Coconut or olive oil • Fruit • Optional: nut butter Instructions: Follow pancake mix instructions or use your favorite recipe to make pancake batter. Add in shredded zucchini and cinnamon. Once batter is made, pour it into a ziplock bag and freeze flat. Pack the frozen batter into your camping ice chest. It should thaw overnight in time for the next morning’s breakfast. Cut a hole in one corner of the bag and squeeze to dispense pancakes onto a warm skillet greased with oil. Top cooked pancakes with sliced fruit and nut butter. *For a local mix try Amazing Foods Organic Gluten-free Pancake Mix. Amazing Foods is a Redding-based company that creates organic baking mixes free of the top 8 most common food allergens. Their mixes can be found at Orchard Nutrition in Redding and Chico Natural Foods. Moores’ Flour Mill makes buttermilk, 10-grain, and buckwheat pancake mixes locally, all available at their Redding store.
These are ideal for cooking on a grill or over a camp fire. Cut the meat into small cubes so they cook quick ly. Skip meat for vegetarians. Ingredients: 1 large red onion, cut in quarters and peeled apart 1 green or yellow bell pepper, cut into pieces 1 orange bell pepper, cut into pieces 1 red bell pepper, cut into pieces 2 zucchini, sliced 10-20 mushrooms ¼ cup apple cider vinegar ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard ½ lemon, juiced 2 lbs. steak or chicken, cubed 1 cup teriyaki marinade* 16 wooden or metal skewers Instr uctions: Wash veggies and cut into bite-sized pieces. Mix vinegar, oil, lemon juice and Dijon mustard together. Place cut veggies in plastic bag with mixed dressing and refrigerate. Cut meat into cube sizes and place in another plasti c bag with teriyaki marinade. Marinade at least 1 day before cooking. Option: marinated meat can be frozen to keep it cooler in the ice chest. When ready to grill assem ble ingredients on skewers. Grill about 15 minutes, turnin g every 5 minutes until meat is done. *For local teriyaki marinade swing by Country Organ ics in Redding and pick up their house-made teriya ki. This is my absolute favorite organic teriyaki sauce, I use it for marinade, stir-fry, and seasoning.
S’mores
For a twist on traditional s'mores, spread peanut butter on your graham crackers and add a few banana slices. Happy Camping! Erin Bianchi is a registered dietitian and owner of the Cook store in Red Bluff. She loves being outdoors, camping and exploring the wonderful recreation areas in Northern California. Her passion for real foods means constant cooking experiments at home, which turn into cooking classes at Cook.
for community By Jenna Christophersen
Second and third generations working in the family business: brothers Jim (center) and Terry (right), sons of Perfect Plank founder Roy Horne, and Terry's son Adam (left).
Butcher Block Manufacturer in Oroville, CA
From Father’s Business to Family Business
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ad certainly had a sense of the right way to do things,” Jim Horne says. “He had the audacity to name his business ‘Perfect.’ I would have called it ‘Imperfect Plank’ – give a little room for human error! But his standards were very, very high. Over the past 50 years, we’ve done our best to follow those standards.”
Jim’s father, Roy Horne, left his job as a research engineer in the early 1950s to embark on a mission to make use of the lumber industry’s discarded – and therefore wasted – wood. Roy revived an old method of removing defects, cutting grooves into the ends of wood strips, and lacing the resulting “fingers” together. With a little glue and a
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little pressure, Roy’s son Terry explains, “the bond is so durable that if a finger-jointed strip is made to break, the wood will usually shatter before the joint comes apart.” It took nearly a decade of working with investors and lumber companies to bring Perfect Plank to life in Oroville in 1961. Roy’s wife Doris captained the finances of 18
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from the mouths of babes
Perfect Plank – From Father’s Business to Family Business
By Jerry King
the venture, and their three grade-school aged sons, Jim, Terry and Bob, lent a hand with tasks like cleaning up the shop. Jim recalls the hours his parent’s spent on paperwork, invoicing, and typing promotional literature. “I guess Dad probably always wanted us to join the company,” Jim says, “but all of us went pretty different ways.” Terry went into accounting, Bob into the navy, and Jim into journalism. The business of perfection, after all, belonged to their father. Perfect Plank was Roy’s work and pleasure, into which he poured his heart and soul. When Roy announced he was going to sell Perfect Plank, however, father’s business suddenly became family business. “I went nuts,” Jim says, “I couldn’t stand the idea of him selling what he had worked so hard at for 20 years.” After Jim joined their father, Terry volunteered his accounting expertise “on the side,” and Bob offered to “fix a few things” after returning from the navy. Before he knew it, however, Terry found himself working full time at Perfect Plank. Bob, meanwhile, discovered a natural inclination toward everything from the artistry of the block to the maintenance of the machines. Though not what they had intended, the
three brothers realized their father’s Perfect Plank might fit them perfectly too. Roy passed away in 1987, but his company lives on though his three sons and his grandson Adam. A dozen local residents form the rest of the team, including Calvin Halstead, a 75-year-old who has served the company since 1969. Operating on South 5th Avenue in Oroville, just a mile from the original plant, Perfect Plank continues to produce beautiful, high-quality butcher block for everything from countertops and cabinetry to stair treads and flooring. “My dad,” says Jim, “had very strong ideals. He always said, ‘There’s one way to do things, and that’s the right way.’” Judging from Perfect Plank’s success, it seems safe to say Roy’s way was – and still is – the right way. Ó
Jenna Christophersen is a Chico native who loves the scent of fresh-cut wood and appreciates Perfect Plank’s concept of maximizing this natural resource.
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We are happy to announce that Emily Kingsbury is the winner of a $400 gift certificate from The Music Connection for her winning essay on "How Practice Makes Perfect." Congratulations Emily! Emily Kingsbury is an eighth grade student at Redding School of the Arts. She has been playing classical violin for nine years. “I feel very fortunate to be able to study under Antonio Marin at Harris Studios,” she says. Emily also enjoys playing drums and guitar, and is a member of the Shasta Youth Symphony, the Redding School of the Arts orchestra, and the youth worship team at Little Country Church. 2016 Music Contest Theme: “How Does Practice Make Perfect?”
ry: Winning music essay by Emily Kingsbu
Contest winner Emily Kingsbury with Music Connection owner Sally Long. Photos: Chris Nelson, Redding California Photography.
the very disciplined and the very focused Perfect practice makes perfect sense. Only essful. To be a great musician, not only who practice with intent can really be succ you play, but discipline to perfect the must you have passion for the instrument es a great musician. It’s one thing to play technique. A technician with passion mak music. the notes, but a different thing to play the ning, I woke up, ran down the stairs, Santa Claus is awesome. On Christmas mor ght me. I tore through the wrapping and grabbed the present that Santa had brou was a toy violin. That screechy toy violin paper, desperate to see what was inside. It into the world of music. sparked the flame which began my journey s rings of the chimes and the song melodie Music is everywhere you go. The clinking our ic mus out With boom of the thunder. of the birds. The wind’s sweet song and the able to control the music and the sounds world would be nothing. People have been s and so many more. Music is a huge to make beautiful instruments: violins, flute ruments and learning something new part of my life. I enjoy playing musical inst every day. g right now, think of how what you do Even though you might not enjoy practicin weeks and five years. In five years you’ll will affect you in five minutes, five days, five become a famous composer without be glad you practiced. Mozart would not have written the Brandenburg Concertos passion and practice. Bach wouldn’t have ntial to all things in life, and with without passion and practice. Practice is esse passion, is a key to success.
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for parents By Elizabeth Tyler
Traveling the Northernmost California Coast
VISITING EUREKA AND SPECIAL PLACES NEARBY
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s soon as my feet hit the sand at Clam Beach just outside of Eureka, California, I was instantly transported back to my childhood. I could almost feel the pure exhilaration I had felt all those years ago, climbing out of my mom and dad’s Grand Wagoneer and running, arms wide open, into the ocean breeze. Now I was preparing to lift my 2-year-old son out of our car for his first glimpse of the ocean. My 14-year-old stepson was already running for the surf, his abandoned iPad and headphones on the backseat proving that even the most technology-bound child can’t deny the pull of the ocean. The next three days were some of the best I can remember. Our family rented a dog-friendly apartment
that we found on airbnb.com, which offered all of the conveniences of home for a traveling family. My husband and I enjoyed having a kitchen for cooking and a washer and dryer to keep beach clothes fresh and sand-free. We packed lunches every morning and returned at night for dinner sans the hassle of controlling a 2-year-old at a restaurant. A vacation rental was definitely the right choice for us, especially since we were traveling with pets. If your goal is to travel with dogs but also experience all the California coast has to offer, look for a vacation rental that allows dogs to remain on the property in a designated fenced area. Finding a veterinarian’s office to provide daycare is a good alternative.
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Eureka and the surrounding areas offer a fantastic array of options for beachcombing, tide pooling and sandcastle building. One of my favorites is Clam Beach (20 minutes north of Eureka). This dog-friendly stretch of coastline offers a tremendous amount of sun and sand with a nice parking area, portable toilets, and a nice mix of tourists and locals. The waves can get big enough for surfing, which is fun to watch. As with any ocean beach, small children must be watched closely but the area is rarely crowded and always beautiful. Another favorite is the coastline at Trinidad (about 26 minutes north of Eureka). If you prefer a more secluded place, Patrick’s Point (33 minutes north of Eu21
Traveling the Northernmost California Coast reka) and Crescent City (about two hours north of Eureka) offer beautiful beaches, lodging and points of interest all their own. Shelter Cove (about 2 hours south of Eureka on the Lost Coast) is another wonderful place to explore. The small town has many wonderful attributes including tranquil beaches with calm water, creating a safe place for little ones to explore tide pools.
My favorite spots: The redwood forests are arguably the most beautiful, serene places in the world. Walking amongst these ancient, hushed giants brings immeasurable peace to the soul. However, doing so with a 2-year-old can be a challenge. That’s why I have fallen in love with Eureka’s Sequoia Park. This beautiful, expansive park boasts a large, unique play area full of wonderful play structures nestled in an outcropping of the redwood forest. Just steps from the swing sets are the entrances to a somewhat short but truly exquisite pathway down through the trees. The dog-friendly path ends in a grotto full of beautiful flowers and a pond where ducks and geese swim. Just beyond the grotto is another, small play structure and a portable toilet, just in case! Adjacent to the park is the wonderful Sequoia Park Zoo, where folks can enjoy otters, red pandas, a wonderful bird enclosure and much more. The quaint little zoo exudes love and care, and the friendly, knowledgeable staff members are absolutely wonderful with kids (sequoiaparkzoo.net). For a world-famous look at the redwoods, try Avenue of the Giants (50 minutes south of Eureka). This gorgeous
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stretch of old Highway 101 offers a breathtaking drive through truly amazing redwoods, which are wonderfully accessible should you choose to pull over and get a closer look (www.avenueofthegiants.net). If you have some time on your hands, try Trees of Mystery (1 hour 22 minutes north of Eureka). This park offers giant Paul Bunion and Babe the Blue Ox statues for the kids, a wonderful path through gorgeous redwoods and a sky tram for the more fearless explorer. The tram features gondolas that soar on a cable through and above the redwood canopy. The ride ends at an observation deck where the ocean and occasional bald eagles can be viewed (www.treesofmystery.net). For the movie buff, Fern Canyon (1 hour 20 minutes north of Eureka) offers a sneak peek into one of the on-location sets for Jurassic Park II. The relaxed walking path winds through canyon walls, completely covered in ferns. Bring a backpack for smaller children who may not be able to traverse uneven ground. For a curious and impressive spectacle, be sure to check out the famous “One Log House” (1 hour 15 minutes south of Eureka). A 42-ton section of a 2100-year-old redwood tree was hollowed out in 1946 and converted into a home. It now rests at a quaint little tourist location, complete with a cute espresso and gift shop (www.oneloghouse.com). For a wonderful in-town experience, go to old-town Eureka where fabulous shops, restaurants and cafes line an active harbor. For a sweet treat, be sure to check out Living The Dream Ice Cream & More right on the boardwalk. This unique spot uses fresh, organic, locally sourced ingredients and updates its amazing menu daily. At night, musicians
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In Dunsmuir, the annual Railroad Days event is packed with community fun, including a River Run, pancake breakfast, parade, Little Engineer contest & children’s activities, live entertainment, soapbox derbies for kids and adults, and more. See the 10th, 11th and 12th. Photo: Soapbox derby participant Kameron Turner is focused on crossing the finish line.
In Chico, students ages 7-11 can Sail Away With Ukulele as they learn to read & play music through games and activities. See the 13th (Butte County).
At the Patrick Ranch Museum Annual Country Faire & Threshing Bee in Durham, take a peek into the past in a weekend packed with family fun in a historic setting. See the 11th (Butte County). Photo by Jan Holman: Children making wheat craft projects.
Fantasy Fountain in Redding provides cool fun with it's water spray features for kids of all ages, including water cannons and a rumbling volcano that erupts with a torrent of water. See the Special Events section below.
GOING PLACES JUNE
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T H E EV E N TS C A L E N DA R F O R B UT T E , G L E N N , S H A STA , S I S K I YO U & T E H A M A CO U N T I E S How To Submit Calendar Events: Each July we publish our fabulous Family Resource Guide edition, offering a comprehensive array of resources supporting family life, educators and all who work with children all over the North State region. If you know a resource you think should be considered for inclusion, please email information to familyresources@northstateparent.com by June 5th. We are also accepting submissions for our August 2016 Going Places events calendar. Visit www.northstateparent.com for our best picks of featured events happening in July! If you have additional questions, contact our calendar team at: calendar@northstateparent.com. North State Parent magazine P.O. Box 1602, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067 Phone (530) 926-1287 Fax (530) 926-3873 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.
ART & MUSEUM EXHIBITS
“Birds Of A Feather” Exhibit; Dunsmuir. The multi-media art of Tamar Assaf explores the influence of humans on the wild. Assaf is a native of Israel & resident of California’s Bay Area. ThSun, 11am-4pm, thru 7/2. Siskiyou Arts Museum, 5824 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4711. Chico Through Time Exhibit; Chico. New: Explore Chico’s history through 12 themes. Kids will enjoy an interactive 1900’s classroom, imagine being a jeweler at Clifford’s Jewelry, & listen to Chico Air Traffic Control recordings. There’s plenty for adults too! Th-Sun, 11am-4pm. $3-$5. Chico Museum,
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141 Salem St. (530)891-4336. Homeless Rock Stars: The Exhibition; Redding. Nigel Skeet’s incredible work & photos, along with the stories behind the images, unapologetically confronts the stigma, promotes the underdog, & leads the way in restoring the relationship between the homeless & the community. Opens May 14. M-F, 9am-4pm; Sat & Sun, 10am-4pm, thru 9/15. Free w/ Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. “Musical!” Exhibition; Redding. Making & enjoying music has been a popular human endeavor. The rise of the phonograph & radio helped ignite the Rock ‘n’ Roll phenomenon. Explore technology used to record & broadcast music; view a collection of instruments & sheet music. Opens May 14. M-F, 9am-4pm; Sat & Sun, 10am-4pm, thru 9/15. Free w/ Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Parrot Playhouse: Lories!; Redding. Walk through an interactive aviary featuring beautiful Australian lorikeets; feed colorful birds from your hand. Mon-Fri, 9:30-11:45am & 1-4pm; Sat & Sun, 10:30-11:45am & 1-4pm. Free w/park admission, $12-$16. Nectar cups $1. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Quilt Show; Mt. Shasta. View beautiful hand-made quilts on display including antique quilts & quilts from Redding Sew-city & Mt. Shasta quilters. Opens June 30, runs thru July 31. Mt. Shasta Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum, 1 North Old Stage Rd. (530)926-5508. Rock Penjing; Redding. Art, nature & horticulture intersect in the ancient Chinese art form of Penjing. In this display, view miniature landscapes capturing soaring mountains & unique greenery. Daily, 7am7pm. Free w/Turtle Bay Exploration Park admission, $4-$16. McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 1100 Arboretum Dr. (530)242-3178. Rock U: The Institute Of Rock ‘N’ Roll; Redding. An interactive adventure exploring the founda-
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tions of rock back to the 1950s, including greats like Elvis Presley, the Beach Boys, & Buddy Holly. Hear concerts at listening stations, try your hand at an instrument. All ages. Opens May 14. M-F, 9am-4pm; Sat & Sun, 10am-4pm, thru 9/15. Free w/ park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. TreeHouses Exhibition; Chico. Explore tree houses from around the world, both real & imagined in stories. Peek into the hidden tree homes of animals, & design your own. All ages. Wed-Sun, 12-5pm, thru 9/4. $5-$7; members & ages 2 & under free. Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade. (530)898-4121. Wings Of Summer: Butterflies!; Redding. Summer takes flight in this popular living exhibit at Turtle Bay Exploration Park. Visitors view hundreds of butterflies in a tranquil, enclosed garden. Daily, 9:30am-3:30pm, thru 7/10. Free w/ Park admission $12-$16; release an emerging butterfly (when available) $1 per person. 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
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Fantasy Fountain; Redding. Beginning June 6, all ages can enjoy the fun at Fantasy Fountain & experience the eruption! Be prepared to get wet at this summer-fun attraction. 10am-8pm, thru 9/6. Free. Enterprise Park, 4300 Victor Ave. (530)225-4095. Summer Lunch Program; Redding. Youth up age is 18 can receive a free lunch. Lunch served only to youth; must be eaten on site. Mon-Fri, June 6-Aug 29, 11-11:30am. Sponsored by Enterprise Elementary at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center., 1815 Sheridan St. (530)225-4375. Summer Reading At Your Local Library. Most libraries offer special themed summer reading programs for children & teens (& adults too!). Sign up now to qualify for prizes. Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Activities. Enjoy a variety of free, family-friendly,
ranger-led activities through Labor Day weekend, including kayaking programs (moonlight, Junior Ranger & special needs), historic tours, & astronomy programs. Kayak programs are by reservation, call (530)242-3462. Day-use pass $5/vehicle. Hwy 299 & Kennedy Memorial Dr. (530)246-1225.
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CARD Swimming Lessons & Aquatic Programs Registration; Chico. Register now for CARD’s upcoming aquatic programs. Group & private swim lessons for all ages & levels, plus youth programs & camps, adult underwater hockey, water safety trainings, & much, much more! Programs run thru mid-Aug. Visit CARD’s website for details. Pleasant Valley Pool, 2320 North Ave. (530)895-7411. “Kids Bowl Free” At Cedar Lanes; Weed. Registered kids 15 & under can bowl two free games daily thru mid-Oct. Family passes available. Bowling shoes required (daily rentals or summer shoe rental pass avail.). Pre-reg at www.kidsbowlfree. com. Main St. (530)938-3278. “Summer Games” Bowling; Chico. A great summer activity, children ages 15 & under bowl three games daily through 9/5 for a one-time payment of $23.95, (ages 16 & up $28.95); shoes included. Weekdays 12-8pm & weekends 12-5pm. AMF’s Orchard Lanes, 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257. Summer Swim School; Redding. Children learn confidence in the aquatic environment as they become accustomed to submerging in water, blowing bubbles, moving about comfortably, & how to safely have fun. Ages 0-12. Morning, afternoon & evening classes, times vary by level. $40-$45/session. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Summer Youth League Bowling; Redding. Children, teens & adults can learn to bowl in a safe & fun environment from a certified instructor. Summer leagues are now forming. Call for info. Shasta Lanes, 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773.
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Babies Love Books; Chico. Babies ages 18 months & younger will enjoy this special story time. 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Basketball: Men’s Drop-In Program; Paradise. Teams form each week for scrimmage play. Ages 18+. Wed, 6-8pm, year-round. $1; pay at gym. Paradise Intermediate School Gym, 5657 Recreation Dr. (530)872-6393. Butte Humane Society Supper Club; Chico. Enjoy a meal & support a worthy cause. 15% of sales made at featured restaurant from 6-9pm today will be donated to the Butte Humane Society. Check their website or call for details. (530)343-7917. Chico Wednesday Farmers Market; Chico. Enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, soaps & much more. 7:30am-1pm, yearround, rain or shine. North Valley Plaza, Pillsburry Rd. (530)893-FARM. “Just For Fun” Preschool Activities; Chico. Enjoy hands-on enrichment activities with your young child in a fun drop-in Montessori environment. Ages infants – 5yrs welcome. Wed, starts 10:30am. Come prepared to play! $7/hr drop-in or $5/hr w/ class card; feel free to bring a snack. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Mid-Week Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Geared for ages preschool & younger. W, 11am. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. SUP Yoga At Forebay Aquatic Center; Oroville. Join Lisa Weber for SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) Yoga. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. SUP yoga challenges your balance & enables you to be in the present moment. 5:30-7pm. $25, includes paddle board, paddle, lightweight life jacket. Call (530)591-5917 to pre-reg. Forebay Aquatic Center, 930 Garden Dr. (530)533-9622. Tiny Tumbling Class; Chico. Children ages 2-8 learn basic tumbling skills & flexibility. Focus is on having fun while learning basic technique & drills using the tumble track, spring floor & pit. Wed, 4-4:30pm. $35/mo or $15/class. Chico Cheer All Stars Gym, 13306 Cabin Hollow Ct., Suite #120. (530)894-CCAS.
Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Wed. Open Gym; Redding. Ages 8 & up can practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym. 7-8pm. $5. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Parent Group: Discipline That Works; Redding. Free parent support group that’s based on the Triple P positive parenting program. Parents & others caring for children share ideas, support & info. Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm, year-round. Free, drop-ins welcome, childcare avail. Bridges to Success Cottage, 1544 Magnolia St. (530)225-0350. Pick Berries At Trenerry Berry Farm; Happy Valley. Bring your family to pick a variety of berries: loganberries, blueberries, boysenberries, olallieberries & tayberries. Open daily 6/1-11: Sun-Fri, 7am-6pm & Sat, 7am-4pm. 17720 Shawn Dr. (530)357-2416. Preschool Storytime; Cottonwood. Join the storytime each week for stories, songs & a fun craft geared for ages 0-5. Wednesdays, 11:30am12:30pm. Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St. (530)347-4818. Read & Play Story Time; Redding Library. This innovative story time focuses on sensory practices. Children of all ages welcome, especially those with special needs. Wed, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Square Dancing; Anderson. Remember how much fun it was to square dance? Bring the family to learn how. Beginning lesson W, 7-8pm; stay & dance until 9:30pm. Ages 5 & up. First 3 classes free for all to try, then $6/person. Drop-in okay. Community Center, Anderson City Hall, 1887 Howard St. (530)378-6656. Storytime With Simpson University; Redding. Free storytime for young children, coordinated by Simpson University, Shasta Early Literacy Partnership & Mt. Shasta Mall Kids Club. 1st & 3rd Wed, 9:30-10am. Mt. Shasta Mall indoor play area (near Sears), 900 Dana Dr. (530)226-4737. Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy docent led walks to view & learn more about wild horses & burros. These amazing animals live peaceful & free lives on 5,000 acres with a variety of other animal species & plant life. All ages. Wed & Sat, 10am-4pm, thru Dec. Free. Wild Horse Sanctuary, 5796 Wilson Hill Rd. (530)474-5770.
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Alateen Meeting; Redding. For teens (ages 12-20) who are affected by someone else’s drinking. Provides a safe place to share feelings with other teens who understand. Offers coping tools & support. Wed, 6:30-7:30pm. Free. Teens can drop in. First United Methodist Church, South & East Sts. (530)355-9470. Artistic Gymnastics Classes; Redding. Boys & girls ages 4-12 learn floor, bars, beam & vault, & trampoline. 3 hourly classes between 4-7pm. $50/ mo. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. G-Force Gymnastics Wednesday Classes; Redding. Kinder-gym (ages 3-5): intro to tumbling & trampolines; learn safety, basic skills & social interaction, 6-6:45pm, $45/mo; Tumble-fun (ages 6+): intro to trampoline & tumbling, 6-7pm, $50/ mo; Middle school power tumble enhances skills for cheer & gymnastics; 7-8pm, $50/mo. 2629 Bechelli Lane. (530)227-4831. Grasshopper Softball; Redding. Ages 3-5 learn pre-baseball skills in this non-competitive, fun activity while learning catching, throwing, batting & running the bases. Parent participation required. Wed, 6/1-22; choose time: 4-4:45pm, 5-5:45pm or 6-6:45pm. $26/4 classes, optional t-shirt $6; prereg. Grasshopper Sports Zone next to City Hall, 777 Cypress Ave. (530)225-4095. Music & Me Classes; Redding. A wonderful program that incorporates movement while introducing music to children. Stimulates personal growth, creative expression & skill development through hands-on learning. Ages 1-5. Mon or Wed, 9-10am. $20/mo (Y-members free). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622.
Ballroom Dance Classes: Beginning/Intermediate; Mt. Shasta. Learn the smooth & Latin dances, & how to lead or follow. Fun, supportive environment develops technique & skills. Solo dancers welcome. All ages. Wed, 6:45-7:45pm. $7/adult; $5/youth; $20/4 classes, members $20/8 classes. Mt. Shasta Wellness Center, 633 Lassen Ln. (530)926-6010. Children’s Storytime At Dunsmuir Library. Children of all ages (infants welcome) enjoy stories & a snack. Adult must accompany child. 3:30-4:30pm. 5714 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-2035. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity develops coordination, flexibility, strength, basic martial arts skills & good manners. Tiny Tigers: Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Taekwondo: Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Yongmudo: Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. $50/ mo, free trial. Mt. Shasta Martial Arts Program, 612A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)859-2024. Songs & Stories At Mt. Shasta Library. Children ages 0-5 enjoy fun stories & sing along to music. An adult must accompany young children. 10:30am. 515 East Alma St. (530)926-2031.
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Butte Homeschoolers’ Park Day; Chico. Weekly playgroup & support network for homeschooling & unschooling children & parents. Independent & inclusive, all homeschoolers welcome! Th, 1-4pm. Free. Call for location & group info, or find them on Facebook. (530)828-9288.
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GOING PLACES JUNE Caregiver Resource & Self-Care Training; Chico. For those caring for someone else’s child or children. Facilitated group offers support, resources, & training for better self-care. 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 11am-1pm. Butte College Skyway Center, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd. (530)897-6235. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra cheerleading skills practice, or prepare to be an All Star. Learn tumbling skills, jumps, motions & flexibility. For all ages & abilities. $55/mo or $15/class. T/Th, 3:30-5pm. Chico Cheer All Stars Gym, 13306 Cabin Hollow Ct., Suite #120. (530)894-CCAS. Chico Rockstars Toddler/Preschool Music Classes; Chico. Fun music class explores sound, rhythm, movement & other basic music concepts for young children through age 5. Emphasis is on fun! Ages 1-2: Mon/Sat, 10:30am & Th, 4pm; Ages 3-4: Mon/Sat, 11:15am & Th, 4:30pm. $7/drop-in; $25/5 classes; first class free. Chico Rockstars, 1382 Longfellow Avenue. (530)809-4932. Creative Art Activities; Chico. Enjoy hands-on art activities with your child in a drop-in Montessori environment. Designed for infants & children through age 5, with their parent or caretaker. Th & Fri, starts 10:30am. $7/hr drop-in or $5/hr w/punch card; bring snack. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Downtown Chico’s Thursday Night Market; Chico. Celebrating 20 years! This festive, weekly certified market is filled with family fun & a bounty of farm-fresh produce, mouth-watering locally prepared foods, booths featuring local artisans & small businesses, live music & entertainment for all ages. The KIDS ZONE features Chico Children’s Museum’s Imagination Playground. 6-9pm. Broadway between 2nd & 5th Sts. (530)345-6500. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun of BMX racing, including Strider races. Practices Tue (5:30-7pm, $5); Racing on Thu (reg 6-7pm, $5) & Sun (reg 4-5pm, $10); weather permitting. All ages. Free to watch. 2352 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. (530)566-1269. Spanish Storytime At Gridley Library. Stories, crafts & activities – everyone is welcome! Thursdays, 10:30am. 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on fun with your child in drop-in Montessori environment. Learn ways to follow your child’s lead, & enjoy time playing together. Ages infants 5yrs. M/Tu/Th/F, 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm. $7/ hr drop-in; $5/hr w/punch card – feel free to bring a snack. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101.
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Orland Farmers Market. Offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, cheeses, nuts, specialty oils, food/baked goods, arts & crafts. Thursdays, 8am-12pm, thru Aug 25. Parking lot near Grocery Outlet, 1026 South St. (530)514-3837.
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Adventure Recreation Open Gyms; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. Tue/Th/Fri, 10am-12pm & Sat, 1-3pm. $5/2-hr session. 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235. Anderson Farmers Market; Anderson. Farm-fresh produce & handmade crafts & goods. Th, 7:30am12pm, thru Oct 13. Shasta Outlets Parking Lot, 1699 Hwy 273. (530)226-7100. Bereaved Parents Support Group; Redding. For parents or grandparents grieving the death of a child of any age. 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7-8:30pm. Free, drop-ins welcome. 5-week children & teens grief support groups avail based on need; call for info. Mercy Medical Center Board Room, 2175 Rosaline Ave. (530)245-4070. “Creative Experiences” Classes; Redding. In this fun & evolving process-orientated enrichment class for preschoolers, participants develop motor & cognitive skills needed for Kindergarten. Ages 2½-5. Th, 9-10am. $20/mo (Y members free + $2 materials
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THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES fee per class). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N Court St. (530)246-9622. Families Honoring Our Troops; Redding. New meeting day. This small action & support group works on projects that honor our troops. All are welcome. Meets 1st Th at 6pm. IHOP Restaurant, Hilltop Dr. (530)241-6095. Foxtail Flippers Gymnastics Classes; Anderson. Participants ages 6-11 develop skills for basic flips & tricks, such as backward rolls, front flips, roundoffs & cartwheels. Choose Tu, 4-5pm or Th, 5-6pm. $56/month, by pre-reg. Adventure Recreation, 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235. G-Force Gymnastics Thursday Classes; Redding. Kinder-gym (ages 3-5): Intro to tumbling & trampolines, learn safety & basic skills, enjoy social interaction; 4-4:45pm, $45/mo; Tumble-fun (ages 6 +): Intro to trampoline & tumbling with a focus on strength, nutrition & fun skills for exercise; 4-5pm, $50/mo. Power Tumble, 7-8pm. 2629 Bechelli Lane. (530)227-4831. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Little ones have a blast with trampolines, foam pits, tumble tracks & much more. Ages 5 & under. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. $5/child;
supervised free play. 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Kindernastics Gymnastics Program; Redding. In this intro to gymnastics class, ages 3-5 learn to use equipment, have a fun time, & enjoy social interaction. Mon, 3:15-4pm or Th, 6:6:45pm. $40/ mo. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Little Explorers: Music & Movement; Redding. What makes you move and groove? Join Turtle Bay docents for fun activities & stories exploring music & sound. For ages 2-5 & their caregivers. Th, 10am. Free w/park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Major Foxtails Flippers Gymnastics Classes; Anderson. Participants work on drills & skills that lead to more challenging flips, tricks & twists. Ages 12-18. Choose Tu or Th, 6-7:30pm. $78/month, by pre-reg. Adventure Recreation, 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235. Market Street Faire Market; Redding. Farmers market, family activities, art displays, demos, variety of vendors. Thursdays, 5-8:30pm, thru July 28. Market Street Promenade, downtown Redding. (530)243-7773. Mommy & Me Dance; Redding. Fun weekly ongoing dance class for toddlers & parents. Get your wiggles out! Thursdays, 8:45-9:30am. Free.
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California Dance Company, 2620 Larkspur Lane. (530)365-7749. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Thurs. Open Gyms; Redding. All ages can practice their skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 7-8pm. $5. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Parent & Me Gymnastics Classes; Redding. Children & their caretakers have fun in this time together enjoying gymnastics, songs, dance & play. Promotes motor skills, along with mental & social development. Ages 1-4. Th, 10:30-11:30am. $25/ mo (Y members $15/mo). Shasta Family YMCA, 155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Pick Berries At Trenerry Berry Farm; Happy Valley. Bring your family to pick a variety of berries: loganberries, blueberries, boysenberries, olallieberries & tayberries. Open daily 6/1-11: Sun-Fri, 7am-6pm & Sat, 7am-4pm. 17720 Shawn Dr. (530)357-2416. Read & Create Story Time; Redding Library. Focusing on art themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Th, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Thankful Thursday At All Fired Up; Redding. Bring in a canned food item today & your studio fee is waived. All ages. 11am-5pm. Ceramic pieces to paint are $6-$30. All Fired Up Ceramic & Art Studio, 1818 Churn Creek Road. (530)226-1638. Youth Martial Arts Classes; Redding. Children ages 6-12 increase their skills & self-confidence as they learn punches, kicks & blocks. All skill levels welcome; must be able to identify right & left hands. $35/ mo (Y members $20). Tu or Th, 6:30-7:30pm. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622.
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Intermediate Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. Fun, supportive environment develops technique & skills at the intermediate level. Solo dancers welcome. All ages. Th, 6:45-7:45pm. $7/class; $20/4 classes, members $20/8 classes. Mt. Shasta Wellness Center, 633 Lassen Ln. (530)926-6010. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.
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Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multi-discipline class/studio sessions for all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal projects. Th/F 12:30-2:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm, Sat 12:30-2:30pm. $20/drop-in (space allowing), discounted monthly rate; includes materials. Red Bluff Art Gallery, 601 Walnut St. (530)529-1332.
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Bilingual Story Garden; Chico Library. Enjoy stories & songs in English & Spanish geared for ages 0-5. F, 10:15am. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Chico International Folk Dance Club; Chico. World line, circle & couple dances. Instruction first, then dancing to songs requested. 1st Fri, 7:30pm. $2/ person. Chico Creek Dance Centre, 1144 W. First St. (530)774-2287. Creative Art Activities; Chico. Enjoy hands-on art activities with your child in a drop-in Montessori environment. Designed for infants & children through age 5, with their parent or caretaker. Th & Fri, starts 10:30am. $7/hr drop-in or $5/hr w/punch card; bring snack. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Dollar Night At Chico Cheer Gym; Chico. $1 = 1.5 hours of fun! Play, tumble or perfect your cheer skills. Use the gym & equipment to practice any level of tumbling or stunts. Come on your own or with your group or team. $1, + signed release form. Fri, 6-8pm. Chico Cheer All Stars Gym, 13306 Cabin Hollow Ct., Suite #120. (530)894-CCAS.
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Chico Montessori Children's House
814 Glenn St. • (530) 342-5518 www.chicomontessori.com S Ages: 2.9-5 yrs • Times: M-F, 8:30am-4pm or 5:30pm
Open House: April 30, 9:30-11:30am
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# 045406630
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Columbia's Lion Cubs Preschool
10142 Old Oregon Trail • (530) 223-4070 x315 SM Ages: 2-5 yrs • Times: M-F, 7:30am-6pm Our experienced, qualified and nurturing teachers provide for every aspect of your child’s preschool experience. You don’t need to live in the Columbia District for your child to attend. We offer full and half-day programs with small class sizes, hands-on learning, kindergarten readiness, and activities in all areas of learning. Lic# 455403185
Grant Preschool
2404 Marigold Ave. • (530) 343-2028 www.innovativepreschool.com DSM Ages: 2 yr, 9 months - 5 yrs Times: M-F, 7:30am-5:30pm An integrated preschool program serving typically developing children and children with special needs. Our unique structure emphasizes social- emotional learning through play. Lic# 045403526
8835 Swasey Drive • (530) 243-2773 S Ages: 2-5 years • Times: M-F, 7am - 6pm www.grantpreschool.com 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, Handwriting Without Tears®, and Brain Gym®. Flexible rates and scheduling. Lic# 455401675
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Kids and Me Preschool
2477 Forest Ave. • (530) 894-6800 www.kidspark.com DSM Ages: 2-12 yrs • Times: M-Th, 8am-9pm Fri, 8am-11pm, sat, 10am-11pm, 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
Little Sprouts Preschool
15 Overland Ct. • (530) 345-0123 DSM Ages: 2-5 yrs • Times: M-F, 7am-5:30pm ECO Green certified, offering gardening, nature walks, outdoor exploration, kindergarten readiness program, Zoo-phonics®, introduction to Spanish, French, sign language and fun! Lic# 045405784
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Redding Christian Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten
21945 Old 44 Drive • (530) 547-5600 Ages: 3-5 yrs • Times: M-F, 7:30am-5:30pm mid-August through May www.reddingchristian.com Located just east of Redding in Palo Cedro, our private Christian preschool and pre-kindergarten programs offer a variety of hands-on learning, sensory/motor integration, and academic skill building that focus on spiritual, academic, social and physical development. Our comprehensive pre-kindergarten curriculum challenges students in language arts, number sense, science and social studies, all while instilling a Biblical world view and a life-long love of learning. Lic# 455406244
3695 Churn Creek Rd. • (530) 222-3525 DS Ages: 2-6 years • Times: M-F, 7am-5:30pm www.reddingpreschools.com Quality preschool program in a happy, caring environment. Stimulating and comprehensive curriculum will prepare your child for kindergarten. Clean facility with large outdoor play area in a park-like setting. Lic# 455406526
Lake Center Head Start
375 Lake Blvd., Ste. 200• (530) 510-4825 DSM Ages: 3-5 yrs • Times: M-F, 7:30am-5:30pm We offer children a strong start in life in an environment that fosters respect and a sense of trust. With parents as partners, we provide high-quality programming using a research-based curriculum in appealing, age-appropriate environments. Children develop the confidence they need for school success with the support of our skilled teachers and our holistic approach to children's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. Lic# 455406084
Learning in Motion Preschool and Enrichment Center
2174 Pine St.• (530) 246-1842 www.learninginmotioncenter.com DS Ages: 2-5 yrs • Times: M-F, 7:30am-5:30pm We provide a fun and safe enviroment that inspires young children to learn, stimulates sensory/motor development, and builds self-esteem. Lic# 455405925
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 www. shadyoaksmontessori.com 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 life-long independent learners through purposeful play. We provide engaging handson activities that facilitate all aspects of development. Lic # 455405949/451373317
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.
West Redding Preschool
3490 Placer St. • (530) 243-2225 www.westreddingpreschool.webs.com DSM Ages: 6 wks-12 yrs • Times: M-F, 6:30am-6pm A private accredited academic learning environment. Our goal is to prepare each child today for the educational challenges that they may face tomorrow. Our curriculum focuses on developing each child's academic growth & uniqueness. Lic# 455401406
YMCA Collaborative Preschools
(530) 246-9622 • www.sfymca.org • Ages: 2-5 yrs Now 4 School-site locations: Manzanita • 1240 Manzanita Hills Ave., Redding S Lic #455406288 North Cottonwood YMCA Collaborative Preschool • 19920 Gas Point Rd., Cottonwood S Lic # 455406760 North Cow Creek • 10619 Swede Creek Rd., Palo Cedro S Lic # 455406761 Offered in partnership with local schools. Providing convenient & safe environments designed to build school readiness, self-regulation & social skills. Pre-K, K-Readiness, year-round and schoolyear options. Site offerings vary, call for more information.
Lic # 451374 213 & 451374 214
Secret Garden
118 Churn Creek Rd. • (530) 244-1891 www.secretgardenredding.com DSM Ages: 2-K • Times: M-F, 7:30am-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
Shasta Montessori Preschool
10446 Red Bluff Rd., Shasta • (530) 243-1110 M Ages: 3-5 yrs • Times: M-F, 8am-3pm We provide an affordable early Montessori education. We offer a whole child approach that can transition into our Tk-8th grade, free public Montessori school. Lic# 455404192
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GOING PLACES JUNE enjoy time playing together. Ages infants - 5yrs. M/ Tu/Th/F, 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm. $7/hr drop-in; $5/hr w/punch card – feel free to bring a snack. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Toddler Storytime At Chico Library. Stories, songs & action rhymes for ages 3 & under. Two sessions: 9:30am & 10:30am. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Black-light bowling with music. Fri/Sat, 9pm-1am. $12.19/person/2hrs, includes shoes; or $3.89/game + $3.59/shoe rental. Orchard Lanes, 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257.
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What lurks there? In the "Bugs On The Bottom" Stream Ecology Exploration in Redding, Shasta College instructor Morgan Hannaford, PhD, brings strange & fascinating insects out from their underwater homes. See the 5th (Shasta County).
Downtown Chico’s Friday Night Concert; Chico. Tonight’s concert features family-friendly dance rock by Alice Peake Experience. Pick up a bite at one of Chico’s delightful downtown eateries & then head to Downtown Chico City Plaza. New concert time: 6-7:30pm. Free. Broadway between 2nd & 5th Sts. (530)345-6500. Family Swim; Chico. Everyone’s invited to swim in a great indoor facility. Parent supervision required. All ages; under 3yrs must wear swim diapers. 5-8pm. $2/person. Chico WaterSprites, 2280 Ivy St., Suite 110. (530)342-2999. Fantastic Friday Playgroup; Chico. An entire gym is open for play, for ages walking-5yrs with an adult (max 2 kids per adult). 1st & 3rd Fridays, 10am12pm. $15 (members $5); siblings +$1. Athletic
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Horizons, 415 Otterson Dr. (530)893-4967. Free Movie Night; Chico. Bring your blankets & spend the evening relaxing under the stars for a family movie night watching "The Sandlot". Gates open 7pm, movie starts 8pm. Free. Food, popcorn, drinks & movie goodies avail. for purchase. Hosted by Chico Eastside Little League. Chico Eastside Field 1, 328 Southgate Ave. (530)343-1776. Teen Night At Cal Skate; Chico. Enjoy an evening of roller skating with friends. Dancing may be offered too. All ages. 7-9:30pm & 8-10:30pm. $7.25, skate rental $2-$3. 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy hands-on fun with your child in drop-in Montessori environment. Learn ways to follow your child’s lead, &
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Adventure Recreation Open Gyms; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. Tue/Th/Fri, 10am-12pm & Sat, 1-3pm. $5/2-hr session. 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235. Barracuda-Stingrays Swim Club; Redding. This program will refine your child’s swimming skills & prepare them for competitive swimming. Certified swim coach will help participants learn swim strokes, flip turns, & starts. Ages 6-18. Fridays, 4:15-5:30pm. $35/mo (Y members $25). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N Court St. (530)246-9622. Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All bikes & ages welcome. $60/year membership, races Tue ($5) & Fri ($10), 6-7pm, weather permitting. Margaret Polf Park, Shasta Dam Blvd. (530)526-3836. Children’s Cinema At The Redding Library. Free family movies & popcorn in the Children’s Storyroom. Features children’s titles. All ages. 4pm. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Coffeehouse Kids; Redding. Parents can drop their children off in childcare for up to 2 hours while enjoying coffee & quiet time at The Stirring coffeehouse. Ages infant-8 years. Fridays, 8am-12pm. Suggested donation, $5 per child. The Stirring, 2250 Churn Creek Rd. (530)510-1990.
Family Fun Night Roller Skating; Redding. Great night of family fun & exercise featuring music of the 70s & 80s. Safe & supervised. All ages. Fri, 7:3010pm. $5, includes skates. Viking Skate Country, 735 Auditorium Dr. (530)246-3900. Family Kickboxing Classes; Redding. Bring the whole family for healthy Friday evening fun. Enjoy conditioning & strengthening activities; learn kicks & punches with punching bags. Ages 5 & up. $15/ class/per family (Y members free). Fri, 4-5pm. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza & soda. Ages 4 & up. Sun, Mon, Tue & Fri, 6:30-8:30pm. $50/lane up to 5 people, then $5/pp up to 8 players, includes shoes. Shasta Lanes, 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Little ones have a blast with trampolines, foam pits, tumble tracks & much more. Ages 5 & under. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. $5/child; supervised free play. 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. IEP Training; Redding or via webinar. Covers all aspects of the Individualized Education Program process! The IEP document may seem complicated, but once you start to understand it & learn about applicable laws, you’ll feel more empowered while advocating for your child. 10am-12pm. Free. Rowell Family Empowerment, 2701 Old Eureka Way, Ste. 2. (530)226-5129. Kids’ Day At All Fired Up; Redding. Kids have fun painting with specialty paints, stamps, stencils & sponges to create a work of ceramic art. Fri, 11am8pm. Studio fee: $3.50/child, $4.50/teens & adults; + cost of pottery. All Fired Up, 1818 Churn Creek Rd. (530)226-1638. Love, Loss, & What I Wore Theater Performance; Redding. This series of monologues & ensembles unfolds the stories of five women who remember key life events by what they wore. Adult themes, for mature audiences. 7:30pm. $15-$25. Riverfront
GOING PLACES JUNE Playhouse, 1620 E Cypress Ave. (530)221-1028. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Friday Open Gyms; Redding. All ages can practice their skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 5-6pm. $5/child. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Pick Berries At Trenerry Berry Farm; Happy Valley. Bring your family to pick a variety of berries: loganberries, blueberries, boysenberries, olallieberries & tayberries. Open daily 6/1-11: Sun-Fri, 7am-6pm & Sat, 7am-4pm. 17720 Shawn Dr. (530)357-2416. Raising A Reader Read-To-Me Book Club; Redding. Children ages 2-5 enjoy a weekly storytime with matching activities. Stories center around a monthly theme; includes a book bag to take home each month to continue family reading time. Fri, 9-10am. $20/mo (Y members $5/mo); by pre-reg. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Read & Discover Storytime; Redding Library. Focusing on science, discovery & math themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. F, 10:30am. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Enjoy an unlimited night of bowling, a laser light show, music & fun. Fri & Sat, 9pm-midnight, $15, price includes shoe rental. 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. Bowling with music & light show. $12, includes shoes & sodas. Fri, 9-11pm & Sat, 9pm-midnight. 1701 Bruce Dr. (530)365-3323. Sundial Bridge Tour; Redding. Join Turtle Bay educators & docents on a free, exciting interpretive tour. Learn about the building of the Sundial Bridge & how it works. Hear stories from people involved, including designer Santiago Calatrava. Meet 10am at the south end of the bridge, Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Sunset Paddling; Whiskeytown. Watch the sunset & see the stars twinkle into existence at Whiskeytown Lake while unwinding from your day. The kayaks are self-bailing so be prepared to get a little wet. Ages 8 & up, all paddling abilities welcome. 7-9:30pm. Whiskey Creek Boat Launch. (530)225-4095. Teen Tech Center Drop-in Session; Redding Library. Explore the library’s Teen Tech Center! Come use the video cameras & green screen, multimedia software, & 3D printer. Work on school projects or just learn programs for fun. Ages 13-18. Fri, 3:305:30pm. Free. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7261.
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Roller Skating At Siskiyou Ice Rink; Mt. Shasta. With the ice melted, come skate on wheels at the expanded NHL-sized rink. Fridays, 3-8pm& Saturdays, 2 -7pm. $3 admission, skate rentals & protective gear +$2 if needed; ages 5 & under free (bring skatesfor little ones). Located at Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Dr. (530)926-1715. Historic Yreka Walking Tour. Learn about Miner Street History on a walk with a local historian. 1-2pm. $2. Meet in front of the Franco-American Hotel on Miner Street. (530)841-3126.
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Japanese Storytime; Chico. Monthly program features classic tales of Japan, Kamishibai (“paper-theater”), & Japanese songs & crafts. 1pm. Free. Chico Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Nature Walk; Lake Oroville. Bring the family to enjoy a docent-led walk on a park trail around Lake Oroville. Each week features a different easy/moderate 3-5 mile walk. Saturdays, 8am-11pm, yearround. Meet at the Lake Oroville Visitor’s Center, 917 Kelly Ridge Rd. (530)538-2219. Paradise Relay For Life; Paradise. An active, overnight American Cancer Society fundraiser to honor & celebrate cancer survivors & caregivers; remember loved ones lost to cancer; & fight against cancer by raising awareness & funds. June 4-5, 10am-8am. Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway Rd. (530)570-8083. Patrick Ranch Museum “Bunco In The Barn”; Durham. Enjoy the beauty of the ranch, raffle prizes, a delicious lunch & a Bunco game or two with your family & friends. 10am. Ages 12 & up. $10. Patrick Ranch Museum, 10381 Midway. (530)342-4359. Roo’s Zoo Kids’ Skate Session; Chico. Join Roller-Roo in a specially designed session for kids 10 & under; little ones in strollers welcome too. 10:30am-
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Build Your Own Worm Bin Workshop; Durham. Learn about vermicomposting & its benefits for your garden; create a functioning worm bin with worm residents to take home. All ages. 1st Saturday, 10am. Mention North State Parent for special cost of $35 (normally $50), pre-reg. The Worm Farm, 9033 Esquon Rd. (530)894-1276. Humane Heroes Workshop; Chico. A fun & educational interactive workshop designed to get kids involved with the animals at Butte Humane Society. Be an animal advocate, learn about animal behavior & handling. Ages 6-15. 1st Saturdays, 1-2:30pm. Free, by pre-reg. BHS Educational Center, 2156 Pillsbury Rd., Ste 150B. (530)343-7919, x109. Infant/Pediatric CPR Class; Chico. Learn to make your child’s environment safe, how to prevent the most common childhood accidents, & infant/child CPR techniques. 9-11am. Adults only. $35/person, pre-reg. Enloe Mother & Baby Ed. Center, 251 Cohasset Rd., Suite #120. (530)332-3970.
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WEEK 1 Outdoor Adventure June 6-10 (M-F) WEEK 2 Gold Rush June 14-17 (T-F) WEEK 3 Earth Skills June 20-24 (M-F) WEEK 4 Wildlife Wonders June 27-July 1 (M-F) WEEK 5 Mad Scientist July 18-22 (M-F)
couch and into the woods exploring the Whiskeytown wilderness! These day camps are true positive cam p experiences focusing on having fun and enjoying the great outdoors. All campers hike daily and can choose from activities during the afternoons such as kayaking*, archery*, fishing, swimming/wading, field games, gold panning,tadpole catching, tiedying, arts/crafts, campfires, song singing, and much, much more! *ka yaking & archery 4-8th grad
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Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multi-discipline class/studio sessions for all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal projects. Th/F 12:30-2:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm, Sat 12:30-2:30pm. $20/drop-in (space allowing), discounted monthly rate; includes materials. Red Bluff Art Gallery, 601 Walnut St. (530)529-1332. Pre-Competition Team Auditions; Red Bluff. If you have dedication, determination, & teamwork you have what it takes to be a part of our elite performance team! All skill levels accepted. Come to this informational meeting for audition info. Ages 5-18. 7:30. Red Bluff Performing Arts Centre, 1325 Vista Way. (530)255-4180.
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SHASTACOE.ORG/WES See website for more info or call 530.225.0111
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12:30pm. $6.25/child, includes quad skate rental; parents skate free. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Saturday Farmers Market; Chico. Enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, soaps & much more. 7:30am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine. 2nd & Wall Sts. (530)893-FARM. Saturday Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Children of all ages will enjoy this weekly storytime. 11am & 2pm. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Science Workshop: Density Detection!; Chico. Discover density by using golf balls & yardsticks to compare the density of different materials. Explore how density affects the function of objects & how we use those objects. All ages. 1-3pm. Free with museum admission, $5-$7 (ages 2 & under & members always free). Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade. (530)898-4121. Toddler/Preschool Music Classes; Chico. Fun music class explores sound, rhythm, movement & other basic music concepts for young children through age 5. Emphasis is on fun! Ages 1-2: Mon/ Sat, 10:30am & Th, 4pm; Ages 3-4: Mon/Sat, 11:15am & Th, 4:30pm. $7/drop-in; $25/5 classes; first class free. Chico Rockstars, 1382 Longfellow Avenue. (530)809-4932. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Black-light bowling with music. Fri/Sat, 9pm-1am. $12.19/person/2hrs, includes shoes; or $3.89/game + $3.59/shoe rental. Orchard Lanes, 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257. Yo-Yo Club Practice; Chico. Develop your yo-yo skills with free lessons & practice. 12-2pm. Meet in Diamond Alley behind Bird in Hand, 320 Broadway. (530)893-0545.
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Adventure Recreation Saturday Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. 1-3pm. $5/2-hr session. 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235. Bird Watching Outing; Redding. Curious about the birds around us? All ages are invited to stroll around the Turtle Bay area with expert Dan Greaney to learn to observe & identify our feathered friends. Binoculars & field guides are supplied. 1st Sat, 9-11am. Meet at the Turtle Bay Monolith. 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)225-4095. Charlie Rabbit & His Friends Kids Gardening Program; Redding. Rain or shine, join Charlie, Turtle Bay’s adorable jackrabbit puppet, for interactive gardening activities. For young children & their siblings, parents & grandparents. 10:30am. Free w/park admission, $4-$16. West Garden Entrance (on rainy days in Greenhouse), 1100 Arboretum Dr. (530)242-3178. Family Fun Day At All Fired Up; Redding. Enjoy painting ceramics with specialty paints & various creative tools. All ages. 11am-7pm. $4/studio fee + cost of ceramics. All Fired Up, 1818 Churn Creek Rd. (530)226-1638. Family Yoga; Redding. Bond as a family in this peaceful Saturday morning class. Parents & children alike can benefit from this basic yoga class that will help relax, strengthen & stretch the body. Ages 5 & up. $15/class/per family (Y members free). 5- 6pm. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Free Swim Assessments; Redding. Learn what level your child should be in for Swim School at the YMCA. 9-11am. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Little ones have a blast with trampolines, foam pits, tumble tracks & much more. Ages 5 & under. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. $5/child; supervised free play. 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Galaxy Gymnastics Saturday Open Gym For Youth; Redding. Ages 5-14 practice & have fun using trampolines, foam pits, tumble tracks & much more. Supervised free play. 10:30am-12:30pm. $10/ child (members $8). 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM.
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GOING PLACES JUNE Kids On Wheels; Redding. For parents & children ages 10 & under. Sat, 10-11:30am, during the school year. $3.50 kids; $2/skating parents; includes skates. Viking Skate Country, 735 Auditorium Dr. (530)246-3900. Love, Loss, & What I Wore Theater Performance; Redding. This series of monologues & ensembles unfolds the stories of five women who remember key life events by what they wore. Adult themes, for mature audiences. 7:30pm. $15-$25. Riverfront Playhouse, 1620 E Cypress Ave. (530)221-1028. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Saturday Open Gyms; Redding. All ages can practice their skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 12-2pm. $5/child. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Pick Berries At Trenerry Berry Farm; Happy Valley. Bring your family to pick a variety of berries: loganberries, blueberries, boysenberries, olallieberries & tayberries. Open daily 6/1-11: Sun-Fri, 7am-6pm & Sat, 7am-4pm. 17720 Shawn Dr. (530)357-2416. Unity Day At Lake Oroville; Oroville. A day of unity, love & praise begins with a sunrise prayer. Hear seven Christian bands at this day-long event. Bring chair & ice chest. Shade provided. All ages. 9am7pm/sunset. Free. Lake Oroville Dam, Canyon Dr. (530)370-7386. Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Enjoy an unlimited night of bowling, a laser light show, music & fun. Fri & Sat, 9pm-midnight, $15, price includes shoe rental. 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. Bowling with music & light show. $12, includes shoes & sodas. Fri, 9-11pm & Sat, 9pm-midnight. 1701 Bruce Dr. (530)365-3323. Safety Around Water Classes; Redding. This unique swim program recognizes that children possess even the most basic swimming skills, their risk of drowning decreases substantially. Ages 5-12. Eight Saturdays, 9:15am or 10am. Free, pre-reg required. Free. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Saturday Redding Farmers Market. Enjoy a great selection of farm-fresh produce & handmade products. 7:30am-12pm, thru Dec 17. 777 Cypress Ave., behind the City Center. (530)226-7100. Skate & Dance Night; Redding. A 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 or $6/both, includes skates. Viking
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Ballroom Technique Class; Mt. Shasta. Learn ballroom dance techniques from pro instructors. Focus is on the tricks & techniques for doing the moves the right way & looking good! All ages. Sats, 9:45-11:45am. $10/youth, $15/adult. Mt. Shasta City Park’s Dudes & Daises Bldg. 1350 Nixon Rd. (415)215-2652. Dunsmuir Railroad Museum Open; Dunsmuir. See a railroad display room featuring railroad memorable, & a very special Native American Indian basket collection. 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 10-2pm, thru Oct. Amtrak Depot, 5750 Sacramento Ave. (530)235-0839. “Hand-Built Flair” Studio Time For Teens & Parents; Mt. Shasta. A journey of clay creativity bonds parents & teens through shared exploration. Make plates, bowls, mugs, bottles, pie plates or woven baskets, depending on experience. Repeat class to learn more! 3-5pm. $49/duo, pre-reg required.. Shasta ClayWorks, 612 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)925-3792. Iron Dog Challenge Fundraiser; Yreka. A fun walk or run with agility style obstacles for you & your dog. Two courses: 1-mile “Loafer’s Loop” around Greenhorn Lake, & “China Ditch Dash” with optional timed run & prizes. Costume contest too! Proceeds
support the Post Traumatic Service Dogs pairing academy. 9am-12pm. $40, includes shirt. Greenhorn Park (530)340-0233. Kids Playshop: Scavenger Hunt & Creative Containers; Mt. Shasta. Kids can explore Spring Hill Nursery & Gardens & its natural surroundings through a scavenger hunt, then can create their own containers using a fun variety of materials … & plant a flowering plant in it. Ages 5 & up, with adult. Free. Drop in between 10-11:30am; cancelled if raining. 1234 Nixon Rd. (530)926-2565. Roller Skating At Siskiyou Ice Rink; Mt. Shasta. With the ice melted, come skate on wheels at the expanded NHL-sized rink. Saturdays, 2-7pm. $3 admission, skate rentals & protective gear +$2 if needed; ages 5 & under free (bring skatesfor little ones). Located at Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Dr. (530)926-1715. “Water Conservation In The Garden” Workshop; Mt. Shasta. Nursery staff & guest Sarah Alexander, 33-year veteran landscape designer & permaculture professional, offer expertise & wisdom for maximizing water conservation for garden, lawn & orchard. Ages 13+. 10am-12pm. Free; bring chair & sunhat; indoors if rain. Spring Hill Nursery & Gardens, 1234 Nixon Rd. (530)926-2565. Historic Yreka Walking Tour. Learn about Miner Street History on a walk with a local historian. 1-2pm. $2. Meet in front of the Franco-American Hotel on Miner Street. (530)841-3126.
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Guided Bird Tour; Red Bluff. A bird lover’s dream! Take a guided tour through the fascinating world of the great outdoors. Recently over 30 birds were sighted on the walk. Bring binoculars, camera & weather-appropriate attire. All ages. 1st Saturdays. 8am. Sacramento River Discovery Center, 1000 Sale Lane. (530)527-1196. Home Depot Kids Workshop; Red Bluff. Kids learn do-it-yourself skills & tool safety as they build a project to bring home. Kids also receive achievement certificate, apron, pin … & sense of accomplishment. Ages 5-12. 1st Sat, 9am-12pm. Free. 2650 Main St. (530)528-8579. “Market By The River” Chamber Farmers Market; Red Bluff. Purchase fresh local fruits & vegetables, browse the offerings of many vendors, & enjoy the City River Park. 7:30am-12pm, thru 9/24. River Park, 100 Main St. (530)527-6220. Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multi-discipline class/studio sessions for all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal projects. Th/F 12:30-2:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm, Sat 12:30-2:30pm.
$20/drop-in (space allowing), discounted monthly rate; includes materials. Red Bluff Art Gallery, 601 Walnut St. (530)529-1332. “The Saturday Market” Farmers Market; Red Bluff. Year-round certified market features locally grown products including veggies, fruit, nuts, meats, honey, eggs, & artisan food products & crafts. 8am12:30pm, rain or shine. Home Depot Parking Lot, 2650 Main St. (530)514-3365.
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Gold Panning At Lake Oroville. Learn how to pan for real gold. Sundays, 1-2pm. All ages. Free, by pre-reg (space limited). Lake Oroville Visitor’s Center, 917 Kelly Ridge Rd. (530)538-2219. Music At The Museum; Chico. Enjoy the final concert of the season with the Chico-based North State String Quartet & guest clarinetist as they present a unique & diverse classical repertoire including Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 10 in E major, & Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet in A major. 4:30pm. $10/ages 14 & up. Chico Museum, 141 Salem St. (530)891-4336. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun of BMX racing, including Strider races. Practices Tue (5:30-7pm, $5); Racing on Thu (reg 6-7pm, $5) & Sun (reg 4-5pm, $10); weather permitting. All ages. Free to watch. 2352 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. (530)566-1269. SUP Yoga At Forebay Aquatic Center; Oroville. Join Lisa Weber for Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) Yoga. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. SUP yoga challenges your balance & enables you to be in the present moment. 8-9:30am. $25, includes paddle board, paddle & lightweight life jacket. Call (530)591-5917 to pre-reg. Forebay Aquatic Center, 930 Garden Dr. (530)533-9622.
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SHASTA COUNTY
“Bugs On The Bottom” Stream Ecology Exploration; Redding. Wade a stream with Shasta College instructor Morgan Hannaford, PhD, or watch from shore as he brings out strange & fascinating insects from their underwater homes. Dr. Hannaford has a passion for teaching all ages. 2-4pm. Free. Horsetown Clear Creek Preserve, Clear Creek Road,
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7 miles W. of Hwy 273. (530)229-7649. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza & soda. Ages 4 & up. Sun, Mon, Tue & Fri, 6:30-8:30pm. $50/lane up to 5 people, then $5/pp up to 8 players, includes shoes. Shasta Lanes, 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. Pick Berries At Trenerry Berry Farm; Happy Valley. Bring your family to pick a variety of berries: loganberries, blueberries, boysenberries, olallieberries & tayberries. Open daily 6/1-11: Sun-Fri, 7am-6pm & Sat, 7am-4pm. 17720 Shawn Dr. (530)357-2416. Sunday Farmers Market At Turtle Bay; Redding. Buy local & get nothing but the best for your family. Wide selection of certified local fruits, vegetables & artisan goods. 8am-12pm, thru 10/9. Turtle Bay parking lot, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)226-7100. Super Sunday Bowling At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling from 9-11pm. $8, includes shoes. 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. Walk On The Wild Side Animal Show; Redding. A fun-filled educational wildlife show. See animals showcasing their natural behaviors in a captivating & inspiring atmosphere. With new animals this season, this show is one that you won’t soon forget. Tues-Sun,11am & 12pm, thru 9/5. Free with Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
556 Vallombrosa Ave. (530)781-2224. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Enjoy fun ongoing hands-on science enrichment activities with your young child. Ages infants – 5yrs welcome! Mon & Tues, 10:30am-12pm. $7/hr drop-in or $5/hr w/class card; feel free to bring a snack. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on fun with your child in drop-in Montessori environment. Learn ways to follow your child’s lead, & enjoy time playing together. Ages infants 5yrs. M/Tu/Th/F, 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm. $7/ hr drop-in; $5/hr w/punch card – feel free to bring a snack. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Toddler/Preschool Music Classes; Chico. Fun music class explores sound, rhythm, movement & other basic music concepts for young children through age 5. Emphasis is on fun! Ages 1-2: Mon/ Sat, 10:30am & Th, 4pm; Ages 3-4: Mon/Sat, 11:15am & Th, 4:30pm. $7/drop-in; $25/5 classes; first class free. Chico Rockstars, 1382 Longfellow Avenue. (530)809-4932. Tot Time; Paradise. Enjoy quality time with your toddler doing arts & crafts, music & other activities. Ages 0-5, siblings welcome. Mondays,11:15am-12:15pm. Free. Paradise Family Resource Center, 6249 Skyway. (530)872-3896.
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Babies, Books, & Play At The Redding Library. A fun playtime for babies ages 0-2yrs & their caregivers. Mondays, 10:30am. Free. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Barnyard Roundup Vacation Bible School; Redding. VBS 2016 is “farm-tastic!” Includes songs, crafts, snacks, games & more. Ages 3-12. 6/6-9, 9-11:30am. Free, pre-reg required. Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 3961 Alta Mesa Dr. (530)221-2451. G-Force High School Power Tumble; Redding. Utilizes rod floor, tumble-trak & trampoline to enhance tumbling skills for cheer & gymnastics. Mondays, 7-8pm. $50/mo. G-Force Gymnastics, 2629 Bechelli Lane. (530)227-4831. Game Night At The Redding Library; Redding. Children of all ages can come play board games & video games in the library’s Storyroom. Mon, 4-5:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Kidfit Classes; Redding. Kids have a great time moving & playing while increasing flexibility, balance & motor skills. Ages 5–10. Mondays, 5-6pm. $8/class (Y members free). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622.
McCloud Flea Market. Siskiyou County’s largest all-day flea market starts with a Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast (7-10am) & features over 100 booths of arts, crafts, antiques, tools, clothing, furniture, entertainment, antique/collectables appraisals ($5) & more. 45th annual event! 8am-4pm. Free. Downtown McCloud. (530)964-3113.
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MONDAY
BUTTE COUNTY
Beginning Guitar Classes: Ages 8-10; Chico. Beginning guitar players will learn notes, rhythm, chords, instrument care & simple songs to amaze family & friends. Mondays, 4-5pm, June 6-Aug 8. $210/course, or drop in $25/class. The Wright Keys Academy of Musical Arts, 556 Vallombrosa Ave. (530)781-2224. Blast Off With Piano Music Camp; Chico. Try out piano & learn some music skills in this 5-day introductory course that teaches basic rhythms & keys on the piano. Fun & games included every day. June 6-10: Ages 6-7 (10am) & Ages 8-10 (11am). $135. The Wright Keys Academy of Musical Arts,
SHASTA COUNTY
Kids Cooking Classes; Redding. In this handson class series, children are given a full cooking experience by learning to follow a recipe, help with all parts of prepping & cooking, &, of course, eat their creations. Ages 5-12. Mon & Th, 3-4pm. $20/month (Y members free + $2 materials fee per class). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Kindernastics Gymnastics Program; Redding. In this intro to gymnastics class, ages 3-5 learn to use equipment, have a fun time, & enjoy social interaction. Mon, 3:15-4pm or Th, 6-6:45pm. $40/ mo. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Memorable Monday At All Fired Up; Redding. Share time together in an art studio atmosphere & create memories together while painting on ceramics. Studio fee: $3.50/ages 18 & under, $4.50/ adults; + cost of pottery. 11am-5pm. 1818 Churn Creek Rd. (530)226-1638. Music & Me Classes; Redding. A wonderful program that incorporates movement while introducing music to children. Stimulates personal growth, creative expression & skill development through hands-on learning. Ages 1-5. Mon or Wed, 9-10am. $20/mo (Y members free). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Monday Open Gyms; Redding. All ages can practice their skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 7-8pm. $5/child. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Pick Berries At Trenerry Berry Farm; Happy Valley. Bring your family to pick a variety of berries: loganberries, blueberries, boysenberries, olallieberries & tayberries. Open daily 6/1-11: Sun-Fri, 7am-6pm & Sat, 7am-4pm. 17720 Shawn Dr. (530)357-2416. Summer Camp: Too Small To See; Redding. When things are at the nanoscale they can have different properties & behave oddly. Discover the world of nanoscience & spend the week exploring things that are too small to see with the naked eye. June 6-10, 9am– 4pm. $160-180. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Summer Of Fun Preschool Camp: Amazing Science; Redding. Ages 3-5 enjoy this fun 4-day camp designed for fun & learning. Trained teachers are dedicated to helping children enjoy the discovery of play, learning & social interaction in a safe, positive environment. 6/6-9, 8:30-12pm. $53/session, includes lunch pre-reg. Martin Luther King Jr Center. (530)225-4095.
Summer Reading At The Shasta County Public Libraries. Kids, teens & adults can all register to start reading for prizes. Signup for Summer Reading anytime at the Anderson, Burney & Redding Libraries beginning June 6th. Tennis Summer Academy; Redding. This concentrated academy atmosphere will develop your child’s tennis technique in the shortest time possible. Grouped by skill levels, participants learn aspects of tennis strokes, footwork, drills & games. M-Th, 8:30-11am, weekly June 6-July 28. $80/ week. Sequoia School Tennis Courts, 1805 Sequoia St. (530)225-4095. Y Summer Day Camps; Redding, Palo Cedro & Cottonwood. Children in grades K-8 enjoy fun activities & field trips, & make new friends. Some sites include daily swimming & swim lesson options. M-F, 7am-6pm, 6/6-7/29. Call for cost/scheduling options, must pre-reg. Held at Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. & at three school locations: Boulder Creek, Junction, & West Cottonwood (530)246-9622. Y Summer Preschool Camps; Shasta County. Fun preschool summer program for children ages 2-5 (potty trained). Enjoy summer fun learning by playing K-readiness activities. Two school site locations. M-F, 7:am-6pm, 6/6-7/29. Call for more info. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St., Redding (530)246-9622. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Sun, Mon, Tue & Fri, 6:308:30pm. See the 3rd.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Mt. Shasta Farmers Market. Fresh local produce, plants, flowers, herbs, eggs, meats, baked items, tamales & other delightful hand-made goods. Cal Fresh EBT, WIC & senior farmer’s market coupons accepted. Mondays, 3:30-6pm, thru 10/17. 400 block of N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)925-0187. Painting For Kids & Teens Classes; Mt. Shasta. Participants learn basic techniques, composition & styles of painting & coloring. Runs in 3-session classes per painting at the simplest level; takes longer to complete complex paintings. Ages 8-18. Mondays, 3-4:30pm, join anytime! $30/3 sessions, includes supplies; pre-reg. A Melo Place, 417 Chestnut St. (530)859-1296. PAL: Play & Learn Group; Mt. Shasta. Join an early childhood facilitator with your young child each week to play & learn through exploration, creativity & sensory play. Ages 0-5 years. Mondays, 10:30am12pm. Free. Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 E. Lake St. (530)926-1400.
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GOING PLACES JUNE Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.
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Playtime Pals Playgroup; Red Bluff. Parent-organized playgroup includes play, crafts, snacks & field trips. Children socialize with peers & parents visit with other parents. Ages 0-5. Mondays, 10-11:30am. Free. First Church of the Nazarene (enter from Cedar St. parking lot), 900 Johnson St. (530)921-2760. Preschool Story Hour; Corning Library. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. Mon, 10am. Free. 740 Third St. (530)824-7050.
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TUESDAY
BUTTE COUNTY
Cheap Skate Night At Cal Skate; Chico. This fun night of roller skating features weekly themes, games & family “hits” music. All ages. 6:30-8:30pm. $6, includes skate rental. 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra cheerleading skills practice, or prepare to be an All Star. Learn tumbling skills, jumps, motions & flexibility. For all ages & abilities. $55/mo or $15/class. T/Th, 3:30-5pm. Chico Cheer All Stars Gym, 13306 Cabin Hollow Ct., Suite #120. (530)894-CCAS. Family Special Needs Pot Luck & Support Group; Chico. Raising a child with special needs is challenging; build a supportive network & share. Children welcome; homework help & childcare provided. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays. Potluck 5:30pm; group meets 6-8pm. ARC, 2020 Park Ave. (530)891-5865 x204. Knit-Crochet Club At Oroville Library. Bring your project to work on while enjoying the company of other yarn enthusiasts. Tue, 4-6pm. Free. 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Newborn Parenting Class: “Healthy Newborn”; Chico. Parents with babies 0-3mos learn current info to promote infant wellness & safety – new topic each week. Make friends in a supportive environment. 10:30am-12pm. $15/class (free if you delivered at Enloe). Enloe’s Mother & Baby Education Center, 251 Cohasset Rd. #120. (530)332-3970. Play Chess; Chico. Learn to play chess with Chico Library teen volunteers. All ages welcome. Tuesdays, 3-5pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Preschool Storytime At Chico Library. Stories, songs & crafts for ages 3-5. Two sessions: Tuesdays, 10am & 11am. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Enjoy fun ongoing hands-on science enrichment activities with your young child. Ages infants – 5yrs welcome! Mon & Tues, 10:30am-12pm. $7/hr drop-in or $5/hr w/class card; feel free to bring a snack. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun of BMX racing, including Strider races. Practices Tue (5:30-7pm, $5); Racing on Thu (reg 6-7pm, $5) & Sun (reg 4-5pm, $10); weather permitting. All ages. Free to watch. 2352 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. (530)566-1269. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on fun with your child in drop-in Montessori environment. Learn ways to follow your child’s lead, & enjoy time playing together. Ages infants 5yrs. M/Tu/Th/F, 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm. $7/ hr drop-in; $5/hr w/punch card – feel free to bring a snack. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101.
THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All bikes & ages welcome. $60/year membership, races Tue ($5) & Fri ($10), 6-7pm, weather permitting. Margaret Polf Park, Shasta Dam Blvd. (530)526-3836. Chess Group Fun; Redding. Whether new to the game or wanting to practice, this is the place for you. Players enjoy games of chess while instructors observe, give advice & facilitate the fun. All ages. Tues, 6-7:30pm. Free, everyone’s welcome. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Family Jump Time At Rare Air; Redding. Bring the whole gang for a jumping experience in a fun-filled environment – it’s healthy, active fun. Choose your 2-hour jump time Tuesdays between 2-8pm. $10/ person (min. 2 jumpers). Rare Air Trampoline Park, 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206. Foxtail Flippers Gymnastics Classes; Anderson. Participants ages 6-11 develop skills for basic flips & tricks, such as backward rolls, front flips, roundoffs & cartwheels. Choose Tu, 4-5pm or Th, 5-6pm. $56/month, by pre-reg. Adventure Recreation, 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235. G-Force Gymnastics Tuesday Classes; Redding. Kinder-gym (ages 3-5): intro to tumbling & trampolines; learn safety, basic skills & social interaction, 4-4:45pm, $45/mo; Tumble-fun (ages 6 +), intro to trampoline & tumbling with a focus on strength, nutrition & fun skills for exercise, 4-5pm, $50/mo. 2629 Bechelli Lane. (530)227-4831. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Little ones have a blast with trampolines, foam pits, tumble tracks & much more. Ages 5 & under. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. $5/child; supervised free play. 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Girl’s Gymnastics & Dance Class; Redding, In this fun, upbeat class for girls, gymnastics meets dance. This circuit incorporates gymnastics, ballet & other dance genres. Ages 7-10. Tuesdays, 3:45-4:45pm. $25/mo (Y members $15/mo). Shasta Family YMCA,
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Adventure Recreation Open Gyms; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. Tue/Th/Fri, 10am-12pm & Sat, 1-3pm. $5/2-hr session. 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235.
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1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Lil’ Chefs Class; Redding. A fun & educational cooking experience for ages 3-5. Lil’ Chefs learn about following directions, shape & sensory exploration, develop fine motor skills, & more. Tuesdays, 9-10am. $20/mo (Y members Free + $2 materials fee/class). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622 Major Foxtails Flippers Gymnastics Classes; Anderson. Participants work on drills & skills that lead to more challenging flips, tricks & twists. Ages 12-18. Choose Tu or Th, 6-7:30pm. $78/month, by pre-reg. Adventure Recreation, 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235. Mornings With Mommy Playgroup; Redding. A fun & easy way for moms to enjoy activities with their children & meet other moms. Arts & crafts, sensory table, flannel stories, music, educational toys, snack & more! Ages 0-5. 1st & 3rd Tues, 9-10am, thru July 19. $5/family, by pre-reg (no drop-in). Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 3961 Alta Mesa Dr. (530)221-2451. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Tuesday Open Gyms; Redding. All ages can practice their skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 7-8pm. $5/child. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Pick Berries At Trenerry Berry Farm; Happy Valley. Bring your family to pick a variety of berries: loganberries, blueberries, boysenberries, olallieberries & tayberries. Open daily 6/1-11: Sun-Fri, 7am-6pm & Sat, 7am-4pm. 17720 Shawn Dr. (530)357-2416. Storytime; Redding. Weekly storytime geared for ages 0-5, all ages welcome. Tu,10-10:30am. Shasta Community Health Center’s Pediatrics waiting room, 1035 Placer St. (530)229-5124.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting; Redding Library. Join the team. Members help plan teen-specific programs at the library during these fun meetings. School community service hours available. Ages 13-18. Tues, 6-7:30pm. Free. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7261. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Sun, Mon, Tue & Fri, 6:308:30pm. See the 3rd.
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Beginning Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. Learn the smooth & Latin dances, & how to lead or follow. Fun, supportive environment develops technique & skills. Solo dancers welcome. All ages. Tu, 6:45-7:45pm $7/class; $5/youth; $20/4 classes, members $20/8 classes. Mt. Shasta Wellness Center, 633 Lassen Ln. (530)926-6010. Grow & Learn Play Group; Weed. Facilitator Julie Eckert brings years of early childhood education experience & believes in teaching a love of learning through exploration, discovery & play. Come enjoy creative fun with your child. Children take home a book to keep. Geared for ages 0-5. Tues, 10-11:30am. Free, drop ins welcome. Family & Community Resource Center of Weed, 260 Main St. (530)938-9914. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.
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Babies Love Books; Chico. Babies ages 18 months & younger will enjoy this special story time. 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Beginning Guitar Classes: Ages 11-14; Chico. Students learn notes, rhythm, chords, instrument care & simple songs that will amaze family & friends. 4-5pm, June 8-Aug 10. $210/entire course; drop ins welcome, $25/class. The Wright Keys Academy of Musical Arts, 556 Vallombrosa Ave. (530)781-2224. Chico Wednesday Farmers Market; Chico. Enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, soaps & much more. 7:30am-1pm, yearround, rain or shine. North Valley Plaza, Pillsburry Rd. (530)893-FARM. Childbirth Preparation Class Series; Chico. In this 5-week series, registered nurse instructors help prepare you for birth, newborn care & breastfeeding. Promotes individual & family choices, including breathing & relaxation techniques, & pain management options. Wed, 6/8-7/6, 6-8pm. $125/couple. Enloe Mother & Baby Ed. Center, 251 Cohasset Rd. #120. (530)332-3970. Little Hands Gardening; Paradise. Little ones ages 3-5 experience hands-on gardening & learn to be “green” in their everyday life. Small lessons introduce your preschooler to leaving a smaller carbon footprint. Bring a snack. Wed, 6/8-29. 12:151:15pm. $32/4 classes. Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway. (530)872-6393. Mid-Week Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Geared for ages preschool & younger. W, 11am. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. PreK Storytime & Craft At Oroville Library. Enjoy songs, stories & a craft geared for ages 3-5. 11am12pm. Free. 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. South Chico (SoChi) Certified Farmers Market. Fresh produce, flowers & more. 3-7pm. 435 West 16th St. SUP Yoga At Forebay Aquatic Center; Oroville. Join Lisa Weber for SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) Yoga. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. SUP yoga challenges your balance & enables you to be in the present moment. 5:30-7pm. $25, includes paddle board, paddle, lightweight life jacket. Call (530)591-5917 to pre-reg. Forebay Aquatic Center, 930 Garden Dr. (530)533-9622.
GOING PLACES JUNE The Book Club; Paradise. A time for parents to rediscover the joys of reading, while children enjoy their own book club at the same time, & decorate a book tote. Books provided, RSVP to ensure yours. For parents & their children 0-5yrs. 2nd & 4th Wed, 10:15-11am. Free. Paradise Ridge Family Resource Center, 6249 Skyway. (530)872-3896. Tiny Tumbling Class; Chico. Children ages 2-8 learn basic tumbling skills & flexibility. Focus is on having fun while learning basic technique & drills using the tumble track, spring floor & pit. Wed, 4-4:30pm. $35/mo or $15/class. Chico Cheer All Stars Gym, 13306 Cabin Hollow Ct., Suite #120. (530)894-CCAS. “Just For Fun” Preschool Activities; Chico. Hands-on parent-child activities in a fun drop-in Montessori environment. Ages infants – 5yrs. Wed, 10:30am. See the 1st.
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SHASTA COUNTY
Cheerleading Camp; Anderson. Learn the basics with Anderson High School Cheerleaders while having fun! Grades K-8. June 8-10, 6-7:30pm. $25; register through Anderson Parks & Recreation. Anderson High School, Ferry St. (530)378-6656. Football Camp; Anderson. Conditioning, drills & fun with Anderson High School football coaches & players. Grades 2-8. June 8-10, 5:30-7pm. $25 (scholarships available); register through Anderson Parks & Recreation. Anderson High School, Ferry St. (530)378-6656. Lego Robotics At The Redding Library. Kick off the Wednesday Summer Reading program by exploring Lego robotics with special guests from Build It. All ages. 10:30am. Free.1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Line Dancing; Redding. For teens & adults, beginner-intermediate levels. Anyone can line dance! Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm, June 6-20. $32/ full session. Sr. Citizens Hall, 2290 Benton Dr. (530)225-4095. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Wed. Open Gym; Redding. Ages 8 & up can practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym. 7-8pm. $5. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Parenting Children With ADHD; Redding. Calling all parents of children with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder: this group is for you! Hear speakers & share stories & solutions. 2nd Wed, 6-7pm, thru Jan 11. Free, RSVP required. Rowell Family Empowerment, 2701 Old Eureka way, Ste. 2. (530)226-5129. Pick Berries At Trenerry Berry Farm; Happy Valley. Bring your family to pick a variety of berries: loganberries, blueberries, boysenberries, olallieberries & tayberries. Open daily 6/1-11: Sun-Fri, 7am-6pm & Sat, 7am-4pm. 17720 Shawn Dr. (530)357-2416. Preschool Storytime; Cottonwood. Join the storytime each week for stories, songs & a fun craft geared for ages 0-5. Wed, 11:30am-12:30pm. Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St. (530)347-4818. Read & Play Story Time; Redding Library. This innovative story time focuses on sensory practices. Children of all ages welcome, especially those with special needs. Wed, 3:30pm-4:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy docent led walks to view & learn more about wild horses & burros. These amazing animals live peaceful & free lives on 5,000 acres with variety of other animal species & plant life. All ages. Wed & Sat, 10am-4pm, thru Dec. Free. Wild Horse Sanctuary, 5796 Wilson Hill Rd. (530)474-5770. Alateen Meeting; Redding. Support group for teens affected by someone else’s drinking. Wed, 6:307:30pm. See the 1st. Parent Group: Discipline That Works; Redding. Free parent support group that’s based on the Triple P positive parenting program. Wed, 6-7:30pm. See the 1st.
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Camp Broadway 2016
Ethan Mandelkern, LCSW, LPCC
Ages: 8-16 • Cost: $50 (Deadline to Register is June 30)
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
July 11 - August 7, 9am - 1:50pm, Monday–Thursday
Adults, Children & Family Counseling
In this theater arts day camp your child or grandchild can enjoy summer fun singing, dancing, acting, set and costume design with this year’s production of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory which culminates in live performances August 5th, 6th & 7th. Info: (530) 235-6222
Treating Anxiety Depression Trauma Healing heart, mind & soul
www.siskiyous.edu/camps
Summer Show Choir & Jazz Camp
LCS 64679 & LPC 726
Ages: 10-18 • Cost: $320 Day Camp / $455 Resident Camp
June 19 - 25, Sunday–Saturday
Mt. Shasta Office
Learn from respected jazz and show choir directors, composers and choreographers. Info: (530) 938-5315
530-918-8348 ecmandelkern@gmail.com
Siskiyous Eagles Soccer Camp Ages 7-18 • Cost: $100 before June 6, $110 after June 6
June 20 - 24, 9am - 12pm
Shasta Midwives Birth Center Hummingbird Feeders Bird Feeders • Wild Bird Seeds Nest Boxes • Bat Houses Children’s Nature Gifts & Toys Books • Optics & Much More!
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Give Birth the Way Nature Intended 530-918-9433 • 703 S. A St. • Mt. Shasta Clinic hours: Wed & Thu 10-4, & by appt.
In this day camp students have fun while learning soccer skills from some of California’s best coaches. Info: (530) 938-5277
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GOING PLACES JUNE Square Dancing; Anderson. Remember how much fun it was to square dance? Bring the family to learn how on Wed. eves. Beginning lesson 7-8pm; stay & dance until 9:30pm. Ages 5 & up. See the 1st.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Children’s Storytime At Dunsmuir Library. Children of all ages (infants welcome) enjoy stories & a snack. Adult must accompany child. 3:30-4:30pm. 5714 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-2035. Everett Memorial Highway History Presentation; Mt. Shasta. Learn about how the highway up Mount Shasta was constructed & how it got its name. 7-9p.m. $5/person. Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum, 1 North Old Stage Rd. (530)926-5508. Second Wednesday Knit Night; Mt. Shasta. Open to all levels of knitters & crocheters. An opportunity to gather, inspire & share ideas & projects. Ages 16+. 6pm-8pm. Free. Snow Creek Studios, 416 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-3000. Songs & Stories At Mt. Shasta Library. Children ages 0-5 enjoy fun stories & sing along to music. An adult must accompany young children. 10:30am. 515 East Alma St. (530)926-2031. Ballroom Dance Classes: Beginning/Intermediate; Mt. Shasta. Learn the smooth & Latin dances, & how to lead or follow. W, 6:45-7:45pm. See the 1st. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Preschool Story Hour; Red Bluff Library. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. 9:30am. 645 Madison St. (530)527-0604.
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stories, songs & a craft. Geared for ages 2-5. Thursdays,10am. Free. 2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835. Spanish Storytime At Gridley Library. Stories, crafts & activities – everyone is welcome! Thursdays, 10:30am. 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. Butte Homeschoolers’ Park Day; Chico. All homeschoolers welcome. Th, 1-4pm. Free. See the 2nd. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/ Th 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd. Creative Art Activities; Chico. Enjoy hands-on art activities with your child in a drop-in Montessori environment. Designed for infants & children through age 5, with their parent/caretaker. Th & Fri, starts 10:30am. See the 2nd. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30-7pm); Racing on Thu & Sun (5pm). All ages. See the 2nd. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Ages infant – 5yrs. M/Tu/Th/F, 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm. See the 2nd. Toddler/Preschool Music Class; Chico. A fun music class for young children through age 5. Toddlers: 4pm; Preschoolers: 4:30pm. Drop-ins welcome. See the 4th.
GLENN COUNTY
Orland Farmers Market. Offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, cheeses, nuts, specialty oils, food/baked goods, arts & crafts. Thursdays, 8am-12pm, thru Aug 25. Parking lot near Grocery Outlet, 1026 South St. (530)514-3837.
SHASTA COUNTY
Anderson Farmers Market; Anderson. Farm-fresh produce & handmade crafts & goods. Th, 7:30am12pm, thru Oct 13. Shasta Outlets Parking Lot, 1699
Hwy 273. (530)226-7100. Good Grief Suicide Loss Support Group; Redding. Meets 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Lotus Center, 3290 Bechelli Lane. (530)440-6033. Little Explorers: Music & Movement; Redding. What makes you move and groove? Join Turtle Bay docents for fun activities & stories exploring music & sound. For ages 2-5 & their caregivers. Th, 10am. Free w/park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Maker Educator Meetup; Redding. In conjunction with Future Development Group, LLC, Turtle Bay is offering an opportunity for educators to collaborate & learn to incorporate “making” into the classroom. 6-8pm. Free for educators, pre-reg required. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Market Street Faire Market; Redding. Farmers market, family activities, art displays, demos, variety of vendors. Thursdays, 5-8:30pm, thru July 28. Market Street Promenade, downtown Redding. (530)243-7773. Mommy & Me Dance; Redding. Fun weekly ongoing dance class for toddlers & parents. Get your wiggles out! Thursdays, 8:45-9:30am. Free. California Dance Company, 2620 Larkspur Lane. (530)365-7749. Pick Berries At Trenerry Berry Farm; Happy Valley. Bring your family to pick a variety of berries: loganberries, blueberries, boysenberries, olallieberries & tayberries. Open daily 6/1-11: Sun-Fri, 7am-6pm & Sat, 7am-4pm. 17720 Shawn Dr. (530)357-2416. Read & Create Story Time; Redding Library. Focusing on art themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Th, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Redding Library Teen Movie Night. Redding Library offers movies as well as books! Teens can
THURSDAY
BUTTE COUNTY
Afternoon Storytime At Chico Library. Stories & crafts for ages 12 & under. Th, 3pm. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Caregiver Resource & Self-Care Training; Oroville. For those caring for someone else’s child or children. Facilitated group offers support, training for better self-care, & resources. 2nd Thursday, 11am-1pm. Northern Valley Catholic Social Services, 2185 Baldwin Ave. (530)897-6235. Downtown Chico’s Thursday Night Market; Chico. Celebrating 20 years! This festive, weekly certified market is filled with family fun & a bounty of farm-fresh produce, mouth-watering locally prepared foods, booths featuring local artisans & small businesses, live music & entertainment for all ages. The KIDS ZONE features Chico Children’s Museum’s Imagination Playground. 6-9pm. Broadway between 2nd & 5th Sts. (530)345-6500. Hooks & Needlers Sewing Circle; Paradise. For those who love to knit & crochet; bring your projects. All ages.12pm. Free. Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Infant & Toddler Storytime; Paradise. Songs, story & music for little ones ages 0-3. 10am. Free. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Little Hands Gardening; Paradise. Little ones ages 3-5 experience hands-on gardening & learn to be “green” in their everyday life. small lessons to introduce your preschooler to leaving a smaller carbon footprint. Bring a snack. Thurs, 6/9-30, 12:151:15pm. $32/4 classes. Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway. (530)872-6393. “Oh, The Places You’ll Go...” Fundraising Event; Chico. This 54th annual community evening under the stars honors the 20th Anniversary of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley. Includes a gourmet slider bar & sides. Dance to live music by Decades. 5:30-9:30pm. Presale tix $35/general or $60/ two tickets; $12/ages 12 & under. Patrick Ranch Museum, 10381 Midway. (530)342-4359. Preschool Storytime At Durham Library. Enjoy
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THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES gather at the library to enjoy stories through film & meet new friends this summer. Check online for a list of movies. Ages 13-18. 4pm. Free. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Adventure Recreation Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. Tu/Th/F, 10am-12pm & Sat, 1-3pm. See the 2nd. G-Force Gymnastics Thursday Classes; Redding. Kinder-gym (ages 3-5) 4-4:45pm; Tumble-fun (ages 6 +) 4-5pm. See the 2nd. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Thurs. Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 7-8pm. See the 2nd. Thankful Thursday At All Fired Up; Redding. Bring in a canned food item today & your studio fee is waived. All ages. 11am-5pm. See the 2nd.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Intermediate Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. Fun, supportive environment develops technique & skills at the intermediate level. Solo dancers welcome. All ages. Th, 6:45-7:45pm. $7/ adult; $5/youth; $20/4 classes, members $20/8 classes. Mt. Shasta Wellness Center, 633 Lassen Ln. (530)926-6010. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. For all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal projects. Th/F, 12:30-2:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm; Sat, 12:30-2:30pm. See the 2nd.
10 Youth Aquatic Camps Middle School Rowing Camps Sculling & Sweep Rowing Boat & Equipment Rentals GROUPS LESSONS G PICNICKIN G SWIMMIN The FAC is operated by the Feather River Rowing Club in cooperation with California State Parks, Department of Boating and Waterways, Dept. of Water Resources, The City of Oroville, Supplemental Benefits Fund, The YMCA & Recreation Districts throughout Butte County.
www.ForebayAquaticCenter.com
930 Garden Dr., Oroville • Right Off Highway 70 Open weekends beginning May 7-8 • TH-F beginning May 26 Boathouse & Info: 530.774.7934
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FRIDAY
BUTTE COUNTY
Bilingual Story Garden; Chico Library. Enjoy stories & songs in English & Spanish geared for ages 0-5. F, 10:15am. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Downtown Chico’s Friday Night Concert; Chico. Tonight’s concert features salsa, Latin, & R&B by The Fritz. Pick up a bite at one of Chico’s delightful downtown eateries & then head to Downtown Chico City Plaza. New concert time: 6-7:30pm. Free. Broadway between 2nd & 5th Sts. (530)345-6500. Storytime & Craft At Paradise Library. Bring little ones ages 3-5 to enjoy stories, craft making & songs too! 11am. 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 Storytime At Chico Library. Stories, songs & action rhymes for ages 3 & under. Two sessions: 9:30am & 10:30am. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Creative Art Activities; Chico. Enjoy hands-on art activities with your child in a drop-in Montessori environment. Designed for infants & children through age 5, with their parent/caretaker. Th & Fri, starts 10:30am. See the 2nd. Dollar Night At Chico Cheer Gym; Chico. $1 = 1.5 hours of fun! Use the gym & equipment to play, tumble or perfect your cheer skills. Fri, 6-8pm. See the 3rd. Family Swim; Chico. Everyone’s invited to swim in a great indoor facility. See the 3rd. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Ages infant – 5yrs. M/Tu/Th/F, 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm. See the 2nd. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with black-light bowling & music. Fri/Sat, 9pm-1am. See the 3rd.
GOING PLACES JUNE SHASTA COUNTY
Children’s Cinema At The Redding Library. Free family movies & popcorn in the Children’s Storyroom. Features children’s titles. All ages. 4pm. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Love, Loss, & What I Wore Theater Performance; Redding. This series of monologues & ensembles unfolds the stories of five women who remember key life events by what they wore. Adult themes, for mature audiences. 7:30pm. $15-$25. Riverfront Playhouse, 1620 E Cypress Ave. (530)221-1028. Pick Berries At Trenerry Berry Farm; Happy Valley. Bring your family to pick a variety of berries: loganberries, blueberries, boysenberries, olallieberries & tayberries. Open daily 6/1-11: Sun-Fri, 7am-6pm & Sat, 7am-4pm. 17720 Shawn Dr. (530)357-2416. Read & Discover Storytime; Redding Library. Focusing on science, discovery & math themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. F, 10:30am. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Schreder Planetarium Public Shows; Redding. A full-dome audiovisual experience. Tonight’s featrured shows: Summer Night Sky; Seven Wonders; & Wonders of the Universe. All ages. 7-9pm. $7. Schreder Planetarium, 1644 Magnolia Ave. (530)225-0295. “Screenager” Film Showing; Redding. An acclaimed documentary, “Screenager” explores the impact of children’s electronic screen time, offering insights & solutions from parents, authorities & brain scientists. Discussion follows. Adults, children & teens welcome. Free, donations accepted. 7pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 1905 Hartnell Ave. (530)221-4849. Sunset Paddling; Whiskeytown. Watch the sunset & see the stars twinkle into existence at Whiskeytown Lake while unwinding from your day. The kayaks are self-bailing so be prepared to get a little wet. Ages 8 & up, all paddling abilities welcome. 7-9:30pm. Whiskey Creek Boat Launch. (530)225-4095. Toddler Time At Rare Air; Redding. Rare Air trampoline park opens their doors before normal business hours for little ones to jump at their own pace & comfort level. Fridays, 9-10am & 10-11am. $6/ jumper, parent free (jump socks required, $3). Rare Air Trampoline Park, 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206. Adventure Recreation Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. Tu/Th/F, 10am-12pm & Sat, 1-3pm. See the 2nd. Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All bikes, categories & ages welcome to participate. Tue/Fri, 6pm. See the 3rd.
Coffeehouse Kids; Redding. Parents can drop their children off for up to 2 hours while enjoying coffee & quiet time at The Stirring coffeehouse. Ages infant-8 yrs. Fridays, 8am-12pm. See the 3rd. Family Fun Night Roller Skating; Redding. Great night of family fun featuring music of the 70s & 80s. Fri, 7:30-10pm. See the 3rd. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Sun, Mon, Tue & Fri, 6:308:30pm. See the 3rd. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. Kids’ Day At All Fired Up; Redding. Kids have fun painting on Fridays from 11am-8pm. For teens & parents too! See the 3rd. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Friday Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 5-6pm. See the 3rd. Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling, laser light show, music & fun. Fri & Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 3rd. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. Bowling with music & light show. Fri, 9-11pm & Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 3rd. Teen Tech Center Drop-in Session; Redding Library. Come use tech equipment & programs for school projects or just to learn. Ages 13-18. Fri, 3:30-5:30pm. Free. See the 3rd.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Dunsmuir Railroad Days; Dunsmuir. Enjoy all-ages fun, including the annual River Run, pancake breakfast, Little Engineer contest, children’s activities, parade, youth & adult soapbox derbies, entertainment, food & craft vendors & more. 6/10-12. Today, 3-7pm, meet vendors, enjoy entertainment & watch or participate in a hula hoop contest. Free. Downtown Dunsmuir. (530)235-2177. Roller Skating At Siskiyou Ice Rink; Mt. Shasta. With the ice melted, come skate on wheels at the expanded NHL-sized rink. Fridays, 3-8pm& Saturdays, 2 -7pm. $3 admission, skate rentals & protective gear +$2 if needed; ages 5 & under free (bring skatesfor little ones). Located at Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Dr. (530)926-1715.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. For all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal
Enjoy the magical, ageless story of Cinderella in a beautiful ballet production presented by the Redding Dance Centre. The full-story ballet is followed by a modern dance medley. See the 11th (Shasta County).
projects. Th/F, 12:30-2:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm; Sat, 12:30-2:30pm. See the 2nd.
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SATURDAY
BUTTE COUNTY
Fun With Optical Illusions Workshop; Chico. As our brains receive information from our eyes, they make connections
& assumptions. Learn how & why our brains can be tricked into perceiving optical illusions. All ages. 1-3pm. Free with museum admission, $5-$7. Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade. (530)898-4121. Kids Club Craft Workshop; Chico. Kids are invited to come have fun making a craft they’ll take home. Ages 3 & up, with supervision. 10am, 10:30am, 11am & 11:30am. $2/class, includes supplies. Michaels, 2041 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. (530)343-1864.
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GOING PLACES JUNE Movies In The Park; Chico. Grab a blanket & lowback chair & enjoy this summer tradition of movie watching under the stars. Tonight’s family-friendly movie: Finding Nemo. Begins 15 min after sunset. Free. Sycamore Field, Bidwell Park.(530)895-4711. Nature Walk; Lake Oroville. Bring the family to enjoy a docent-led walk on a park trail around Lake Oroville. Each week features a different easy/moderate 3-5 mile walk. Saturdays, 8am-11pm, yearround. Meet at the Lake Oroville Visitor’s Center, 917 Kelly Ridge Rd. (530)538-2219. Patrick Ranch Museum Annual Country Faire & Threshing Bee; Durham. Take a peek into the past. Tour Glenwood Farm House & see wheat harvested by antique tractors & horses. Bee & dog demos, children’s activities, map display, antique car display, music, vendors & delicious food. All ages. 9am-4pm. $2/child, $5/adult. Patrick Ranch Museum, 10381 Midway. (530)342-4359. Rhonda Vincent & The Rage In Concert; Paradise. With over 70 awards to her name, Rhonda Vincent & the Rage are one of the most celebrated bands in bluegrass, with honors including a coveted Entertainer of the Year award from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IMBA) & seven consecutive IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year awards. $22-$30. 7pm. Paradise Performing Arts Center, 777 Nunneley Rd. (530)872-8454. Roller Skate Lessons; Chico. Taught by the Chico Artistic Skate Club. All ages welcome. Beginners: 10-10:30; Intermediate:12:30-1pm. $5.25, includes skates. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Saturday Farmers Market; Chico. Enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, soaps & much more. 7:30am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine. 2nd & Wall Sts. (530)893-FARM. Saturday Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Children of all ages will enjoy this weekly storytime. 11am & 2pm. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Spanish Storytime At Chico Library. Monthly storytime features stories, songs & a craft for all ages, in Spanish. 2nd Sat, 2pm. Free. Chico Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Storytime; Chico. Children will enjoy a story & activities. 11am. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Weekend Childbirth Preparation; Chico. Trained nurse instructors help expectant parents prepare for birth, newborn care & breastfeeding. Promotes personal choices including breathing & relaxation techniques & pain management options. 6/11 & 12: Sat, 9am-4pm, & Sun, 9am-1pm. $125/couple. Enloe Mother & Baby Education Center, 251 Cohasset Rd., Suite #120. (530)332-3970. Yo-Yo Club Practice; Chico. Develop your yo-yo skills with free lessons & practice. 12-2pm. Meet in Diamond Alley behind Bird in Hand, 320 Broadway. (530)893-0545. Family Night Skate At Cal Skate; Chico. Special family rate. Saturdays, 6:30-9pm. See the 4th. Roo’s Zoo Kids’ Skate Session; Chico. Ages 10 & under. Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30am. See the 4th. Toddler/Preschool Music Class; Chico. A fun music class for young children through age 5. Toddlers: 10:30am; Preschoolers: 11:15am. Drop-ins welcome. See the 4th. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with black-light bowling & music. Fri/Sat, 9pm-1am. See the 3rd.
THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES activities for the whole family. 11am-3pm. Free w/ park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Free Swim Assessments; Redding. Learn what level your child should be in for Swim School at the YMCA. 9-11am. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Junior Firefighter Program; Whiskeytown. Children join firefighters to learn how they manage fire. Learn the role fire plays in the ecosystems of national parks during this hands-on activity. Children completing the program earn a Junior Firefighter Badge. Sat, 11am. Meet at the Oak Bottom Amphitheater, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. (530)246-1225. Junior Ranger Program; Whiskeytown. Children & adults of all ages (geared for ages 6 to12) can learn about preserving & protecting park resources while making new friends during this special one-hour activity that explores the wonders of Whiskeytown. Sat, 10am. Meet at the Oak Bottom Amphitheater, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. (530)246-1225. Kids On Wheels; Redding. For parents & children ages 10 & under. Sat, 10-11:30am, during the school year. $3.50 kids; $2/skating parents; includes skates. Viking Skate Country, 735 Auditorium Dr. (530)246-3900. Kidz Nite Out At Galaxy Gymnastics; Redding. Do your kids need something to do tonight? Galaxy provides a great space for kids to have fun tumbling, playing & moving. Ages 4-14. 7-10:30pm. $20/child (members $18); additional siblings $15 - call to confirm date. 910 Wall St. (530)222-4496. Love, Loss, & What I Wore Final Performance; Redding. This series of monologues & ensembles unfolds the stories of five women who remember key life events by what they wore. Adult themes, for mature audiences. 7:30pm. $15-$25. Riverfront Playhouse, 1620 E Cypress Ave. (530)221-1028. Parent’s Night Out; Anderson. Parents can treat themselves to a night out & their kids will have fun
SHASTA COUNTY
Cinderella Ballet; Redding. Enjoy the magical, ageless story of Cinderella as told through ballet. Stay for a modern dance medley, including jazz & tap numbers, entitled “Dance 911.” All ages. 1pm & 7pm. $16. Redding Civic Auditorium. 700 Auditorium Dr. (530)243-2211. Family 2nd Saturday: DIY Musical Instruments; Redding. Create instruments for your own rock n’ roll show from recycled materials. Turtle Bay’s maker area is filled with everyday materials to use to “make & take” your very own instrument. Features
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too! 2nd Saturdays, 5-9pm. $10/child. Adventure Recreation Center, 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235. Pick Berries At Trenerry Berry Farm; Happy Valley. Bring your family to pick a variety of berries: loganberries, blueberries, boysenberries, olallieberries & tayberries. Open daily 6/1-11: Sun-Fri, 7am-6pm & Sat, 7am-4pm. 17720 Shawn Dr. (530)357-2416. Safe Haven Horse Rescue’s Volunteer Work Day & Lunch; Cottonwood. Learn about the ranch & meet rescued horses. Help brush, groom, clean tack & organize tack room, clean pens & more. Lunch served. 2nd Saturdays. 9am-3pm. 3950 W. Anderson Rd. (530)347-4941. Saturday Redding Farmers Market. Enjoy a great selection of farm-fresh produce & handmade products. 7:30am-12pm, thru Dec 17. 777 Cypress Ave., behind the City Center. (530)226-7100. Second Saturday Ladies’ Night Out!; Redding. Join California Dance Company for a fun night especially for ladies. June’s event is a heels class at their Redding location – Learn a sassy routine in heels & flaunt your feminine side! Ages 18+ welcome (21+ for champagne). 7:30-9pm. $15. California Dance Company, 2620 Larkspur Lane. (530)365-7749. Star Party At Whiskeytown National Recreation Area; Whiskeytown. Experience the night sky & explore celestial marvels. Join the Shasta Astronomy Club for an evening of observation. They provide telescopes & binoculars. All ages. 8pm-midnight, weather permitting. Free. Mt. Shasta Mine Loop trailhead parking lot. (530)246-1225. Toddler Time At Rare Air; Redding. Rare Air trampoline park opens their doors before normal business hours for little ones to jump at their own pace & comfort level. Sat 9-10am. $6/jumper, parent free (jump socks required, $3). Rare Air Trampoline Park, 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206. Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy docent led walks to view & learn more about wild horses & burros. These amazing animals live peaceful
& free lives on 5,000 acres with variety of other animal species & plant life. All ages. Wed & Sat, 10am-4pm, thru Dec. Free. Wild Horse Sanctuary, 5796 Wilson Hill Rd. (530)474-5770. Adventure Recreation Saturday Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. 1-3pm. $5. See the 4th. Family Fun Day At All Fired Up; Redding. Enjoy painting ceramics with specialty paints & various creative tools. All ages. Sat, 11am-7pm. See the 4th. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. Galaxy Gymnastics Saturday Open Gym For Youth; Redding. Ages 5-14. 10:30am-12:30pm. See the 4th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Saturday Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised, spacious gym. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am12pm; Ages 8 & up: 12-2pm. See the 4th. Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling, laser light show, music & fun. Fri & Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 3rd. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. Bowling with music & light show. Fri, 9-11pm & Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 3rd. Skate & Dance Night; Redding. For tweens & young teens. Sat, Skate 7-9pm; Dance 9-11pm. See the 4th. Walk On The Wild Side Animal Show; Redding. A fun-filled educational live wildlife show. TuesSun,11am & 12pm. See the 5th.
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Dunsmuir Railroad Days; Dunsmuir. Enjoy all ages fun, including a river run, pancake breakfast (Sat), railroad display, Little Engineer contest, children’s activities, parade, youth & adult soapbox derbies, entertainment, food & craft vendors & more. 6/10-12. Call for times. Free. Downtown Dunsmuir. (530)235-2177. Garden Tour Benefit For Mt. Shasta Library; Mt. Shasta. Enjoy a self-guided tour of many local beautiful & inspirational gardens. All ages. 10am– 3pm. $15 suggested donation. Pick up maps & begin the tour at Spring Hill Nursery & Gardens, 1234 Nixon Rd. (530)926-2565. Imagine: 2015-2016 Recital; Weed. Shasta Studios & Mt. Shasta Children's Theatre present their annual recital, featuring Miss Nuria's Advanced Ballet, The COS Dancers, Mt. Shasta Children's Theatre Fables & Fairytales, and the premiere of Mt. Shasta Movement. Tix $10; kids 8 & under free. 5:30pm. College of the Siskiyous Ford Theater, 800 College Ave. (530)235-6222. “Hand-Built Flair” Studio Time For Teens & Parents; Mt. Shasta. A journey of clay creativity bonds parents & teens through shared exploration. Make plates, bowls, mugs, bottles, pie plates or woven baskets, depending on experience. Repeat class to learn more! 3-5pm. $49/duo, pre-reg required.. Shasta ClayWorks, 612 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)925-3792. Roller Skating At Siskiyou Ice Rink; Mt. Shasta. With the ice melted, come skate on wheels at the expanded NHL-sized rink. Saturdays, 2-7pm. $3 admission, skate rentals & protective gear +$2 if needed; ages 5 & under free (bring skatesfor little ones). Located at Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Dr. (530)926-1715.
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“Market By The River” Chamber Farmers Market; Red Bluff. Purchase fresh local fruits & vegetables, browse the offerings of many vendors, & enjoy the City River Park. 7:30am-12pm, thru 9/24. River Park, 100 Main St. (530)527-6220. Old Time Country Fair; Red Bluff. A free event for the whole family, with carnival-style games, midway-type food, live music, farm animals, information & vendor booths, & children’s book giveaway. 4-8 pm. Ridgeway Park, 19725 Ridge Rd. (530)529-0866.
GOING PLACES JUNE “The Saturday Market” Farmers Market; Red Bluff. Year-round certified market features locally grown products including veggies, fruit, nuts, meats, honey, eggs, & artisan food products & crafts. 8am12:30pm, rain or shine. Home Depot Parking Lot, 2650 Main St. (530)514-3365. Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. For all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal projects. Th/F, 12:30-2:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm; Sat, 12:30-2:30pm. See the 2nd.
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Gold Panning At Lake Oroville. Learn how to pan for real gold. Sundays, 1-2pm. All ages. Free, by pre-reg (space limited). Lake Oroville Visitor’s Center, 917 Kelly Ridge Rd. (530)538-2219. Junior Ranger Program Orientation; Lake Oroville. Learn about the summer’s Sunday morning Junior Ranger program, where kids ages 7-12 learn about nature & recreation. 10-11am. Lake Oroville Visitor’s Center, 917 Kelly Ridge Rd. (530)538-2219. SUP Yoga At Forebay Aquatic Center; Oroville. Join Lisa Weber for Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) Yoga. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. SUP yoga challenges your balance & enables you to be in the present moment. 8-9:30am. $25, includes paddle board, paddle & lightweight life jacket. Call (530)591-5917 to pre-reg. Forebay Aquatic Center, 930 Garden Dr. (530)533-9622. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30-7pm); Racing on Thu & Sun (5pm). All ages. See the 2nd.
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Pick Berries At Trenerry Berry Farm; Happy Valley. Bring your family to pick a variety of berries: loganberries, blueberries, boysenberries, olallieberries & tayberries. Open daily 6/1-11: Sun-Fri, 7am-6pm & Sat, 7am-4pm. 17720 Shawn Dr. (530)357-2416. Sunday Farmers Market At Turtle Bay; Redding. Buy local & get nothing but the best for your family. Wide selection of certified local fruits, vegetables & artisan goods. 8am-12pm, thru 10/9. Turtle Bay parking lot, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)226-7100. Super Sunday Bowling At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling from 9-11pm. $8, includes shoes. 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Sun, Mon, Tue & Fri, 6:308:30pm. See the 3rd.
THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES crafts, skating, kickball, water activities, miniature golfing & batting cages, Ages 5-12. 6/13-17, 9am1pm or 5pm. $120-$150 per week; lunch option avail. Cal Skate at FunLand, 2465 Carmichael Dr.. (530)3431601. Sail Away With Ukulele; Chico. Set sail for an adventure of the four-stringed variety. Ukulele students ages 7-11 will learn how to read & play music through games, activities & sing-a-longs, culminating with a class performance. June 13-17, 3-4pm. $125. Ukuleles available for purchase ($55). The Wright Keys Academy of Musical Arts, 556 Vallombrosa Ave. (530)781-2224. Beginning Guitar Classes: Ages 8-10; Chico. Young beginning guitar players learn notes, rhythm, chords & simple songs to amaze family & friends. Mondays, 4-5pm, June 6-Aug 8. See the 6th. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Enjoy fun hands-on science enrichment activities with your young child. Ages infants – 5yrs welcome! Mon & Tues, 10:30am-12pm. See the 6th. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Ages infant – 5yrs. M/Tu/Th/F, 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm. See the 6th. Toddler/Preschool Music Class; Chico. A fun music class for young children through age 5. Toddlers: 10:30am; Preschoolers: 11:15am. Drop-ins welcome. See the 6th.
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Babies, Books, & Play At The Redding Library. A fun playtime for babies ages 0-2yrs & their caregivers. Mondays, 10:30am. Free. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Camp X Sports Camp; Redding. Camp X features sports & games for ages 8-14. Participants learn skills, techniques & strategies to help them advance their level of play & develop their sense of adven-
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“Frozen In Summer” Music Camp; Chico. Come dressed as your favorite Disney “Frozen” character & learn the fundamentals of vocal technique while singing & dancing to your favorite songs from the movie. June 13-17: Ages 4-5 (11-11:45am) & Ages 7-10 (1-2pm). $100. The Wright Keys Academy of Musical Arts, 556 Vallombrosa Ave. (530)781-2224. FunLand Extreme Fun Summer Day Camps; Chico. A fun, active alternative to the “normal” summer camp! Indoor & outdoor activities include: dodge ball, ping pong, basketball, ultimate Frisbee, arts &
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Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp: “First Kicks”; Yreka. In this 4-day camp, pre-school players learn drills & practices designed by the 1,000 Touches Curriculum to improve individual ball control, foot skills & core techniques. For ages 3-5. June 13-17, 9-10am. $84. Yreka SDA Soccer Field, 350 N. Foothill Dr. (530)842-0613.
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dedicated to helping children enjoy the discovery of play, learning & social interaction in a safe, positive environment. 6/13-16, 8:30-12pm. $53/session, includes lunch pre-reg. Martin Luther King Jr Center. (530)225-4095. Summer Splash Bible Camp; Redding. Risen King Church hosts an imaginative, fun underwater-themed adventure. Grades K-5. June 13-16, 9am-12:30pm. Free, lunch provided. Register online. Mistletoe Elementary School, 1225 Mistletoe Ln. (530)244-2300. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Sun, Mon, Tue & Fri, 6:308:30pm. See the 3rd. Kidfit Classes; Redding. Kids ages 5-10 have a great time moving & playing while increasing flexibility, balance & motor skills. Mondays 5-6pm. See the 6th. Memorable Monday At All Fired Up; Redding. Families share time together creating in an art studio atmosphere. 11am-5pm. See the 6th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Monday Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 7-8pm. See the 6th.
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Dunsmuir Railroad Days; Dunsmuir. Enjoy all ages fun, including a river run, pancake breakfast (Sat), railroad display, Little Engineer contest, children’s activities, parade, youth & adult soapbox derbies, entertainment, food & craft vendors & more. 6/10-12. Call for times. Free. Downtown Dunsmuir. (530)235-2177. Family Pottery Hour; Mt. Shasta. Create something special in a cheerful studio. Learn hand-building skills to create mugs, vases, decorations & more. All ages. Sun, 1-3pm, choose any hour. $20, includes 2 lbs of clay, glazing & firing. Shasta Clayworks Pottery, 612 S Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)925-3792.
ture. 6/13-8/4, 7:30am-4:30pm. $130/week. Specific weekly camp themes & reg info can be found on Redding Recreation’s website. (530)225-4095. Egyptian Adventure Vacation Bible School; Palo Cedro. Kids explore the love of God at this Egyptian-themed Vacation Bible School. Grades K-5. June 13-17, 9am-12pm. Free. Cow Creek Community Church, 10168 Deschutes Rd. (530)547-5483. Game Night At The Redding Library; Redding. Children of all ages can come play board games & video games in the library’s Storyroom. Mon, 4-5:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. IEP Training; Redding or via webinar. Covers all aspects of the Individualized Education Program process! The IEP document may seem complicated, but once you start to understand it & learn about applicable laws, you’ll feel more empowered while advocating for your child. 1-3pm. Free. Rowell Family Empowerment, 2701 Old Eureka Way, Ste. 2. (530)226-5129. Skateboard Camp; Redding. A great starter camp for ages 6-13 to learn to rip the skate park, riding the transitions, grinding the rails or just cruising the flatland. Students will learn balance, technique, placement & transitions. 6/13-16, 7:30-12pm. $100/session. Skate Park & Teen Center, 54 Quartz Hill Rd. (530)225-4095. Summer Camp: Junior Naturalists; Redding. Do you love nature? If you do, this camp is just for you! Spend time outside learning about the natural world that surrounds us during this week-long camp. Bring your adventurous mind & learn through hands-on activities. June 13-17, 9am-4pm. $160$180. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Summer Of Fun Preschool Camp: Outer Space; Redding. Ages 3-5 enjoy this fun 4-day camp designed for fun & learning. Trained teachers are
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GOING PLACES JUNE Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp: Player Development; Yreka. Players learn the Challenger way through drills & practices designed by the 1,000 Touches Curriculum in this 4-day camp. Improve individual ball control, foot skills, fakes, moves, juggling & core techniques. June 13-17: ages 6-9 (10am-12pm) & ages 10-14 (12:302:30pm). $114. Yreka SDA Soccer Field, 346 Payne Ln. (916)596-1694. Mt. Shasta Farmers Market. Fresh local produce, plants, flowers, herbs, eggs, meats, baked items, tamales & other delightful hand-made goods. Cal Fresh EBT, WIC & senior farmer’s market coupons accepted. Mondays, 3:30-6pm, thru 10/17. 400 block of N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)925-0187. Painting For Kids & Teens Classes; Mt. Shasta. Participants learn basic techniques, composition & styles of painting & coloring. Runs in 3-session classes per painting at the simplest level; takes longer to complete complex paintings. Ages 8-18. Mondays, 3-4:30pm, join anytime! $30/3 sessions, includes supplies; pre-reg. A Melo Place, 417 Chestnut St. (530)859-1296. Siskiyou Family YMCA Summer Youth Art Camp; Yreka. With nature for inspiration, camp attendees will practice watercolor, acrylic & mixed media techniques to create their own colorful adventures. Ages 8-12. 6/13-16, 4pm-6pm. $35-$55. Siskiyou Family YMCA Teen Center, 350 N. Foothill Dr. (530)842-0613. Youth Coed Basketball Camp; Mt. Shasta. The Siskiyou Family YMCA is excited to offer this professional yet affordable basketball camp for its 12th year! Features a series of skill-specific clinics taught by local basketball coaches & surprise featured guests. Grades 3-8. 6/13-17, 8:30-12pm (Monday 4:30-8:30pm). $60-$70 (reg by 6/10 for discount); pre-reg advised; space is limited. Held at Sisson School, 601 E Alma St. (530)842-9622. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st. PAL: Play & Learn Group; Mt. Shasta. Play & learn with your young child through exploration, creativity & sensory play in this facilitated weekly group. Ages 0-5 years. Mondays, 10:30am-12pm. See the 6th.
THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES Preschool Storytime At Chico Library. Stories, songs & crafts for ages 3-5. Two sessions: Tue, 10am & 11am. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Cheap Skate Night At Cal Skate; Chico. This fun night of roller skating features weekly themes, games & family “hits” music. 6:30-8:30pm. See the 7th. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/ Th 3:30-5pm. See the 7th. Newborn Parenting Class: “Healthy Parent”; Chico. Parents with babies 0-3mos learn current information to promote infant wellness & safety. 10:30am-12pm. $15. See the 7th. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Enjoy fun hands-on science enrichment activities with your young child. Ages infants – 5yrs welcome! Mon & Tues, 10:30am-12pm. See the 7th. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30-7pm); Racing on Thu & Sun (5pm). All ages. See the 2nd. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Ages infant – 5yrs. M/Tu/Th/F, 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm. See the 2nd.
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Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All bikes & ages welcome. $60/year membership, races Tue ($5) & Fri ($10), 6-7pm, weather permitting. Margaret Polf Park, Shasta Dam Blvd. (530)526-3836. Bright Futures Story Time; Redding. Register with your little one to enjoy a storytime & fun activities that use small & large motor skills, early reading, & math skills. Healthy snack & book giveaway included. Ages 0-5. 9:30-11:30am. Free. Bright Futures Children Center, 1345 Liberty St. (530)276-0506. Family Jump Time At Rare Air; Redding. Bring the whole gang for a jumping experience in a fun-filled environment – it’s healthy, active fun. Choose your
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Preschool Story Hour; Corning Library. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. Mon, 10am. Free. 740 Third St. (530)824-7050. Princess & Pirate Camp; Red Bluff. From a royal play date for your princess or prince to a treasure hunt for your young pirate, there is something for every little one at this camp packed with dancing, singing, crafting, playtime & adventure. Ages 3 & up. June 13-16, 9:30am-12pm. $150. Red Bluff Performing Arts Centre, 1325 Vista Way. (530)255-4180. Summer Fun Zone: Career Kids; Red Bluff. Kids will enjoy a variety of games, arts, crafts, & activities that introduce various career options. The fun starts at the Red Bluff Community center, but also includes field trips to Tehama County Library & the Red Bluff Police & Fire Departments. Ages 5-12. June 13-17, 2pm-5:30pm. $50. Red Bluff Parks & Recreation, 1500 South Jackson St. (530)527-8177. Playtime Pals Playgroup; Red Bluff. Parent organized playgroup includes play, crafts, snacks, & field trips. M, 10-11:30am. See the 6th.
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Knit-Crochet Club At Oroville Library. Bring your project to work on while enjoying the company of other yarn enthusiasts. Tue, 4-6pm. Free. 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Play Chess; Chico. Learn to play chess with Chico Library teen volunteers. All ages welcome. Tue, 3-5pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.
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2-hour jump time Tuesdays between 2-8pm. $10/ person (min.2 jumpers). Rare Air Trampoline Park, 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206. Haven Humane Society’s 2nd Tuesday Dinner Club; Redding. Enjoy dinner at a local eatery where a portion of the night’s proceeds go towards the animals at Haven Humane. All ages. 5-9pm. Contact Haven Humane for details: (530)241-1653. Marilyn Miller Farmers Market; Redding. Enjoy fresh farm produce & handmade goodies. All ages. Tuesdays, 7:30am-12pm, thru 10/11. Shasta Center parking lot, 1700 Churn Creek Rd. (530)226-7100. Storytime; Redding. Weekly storytime geared for ages 0-5, all ages welcome. 10-10:30am. Shasta Community Health Center’s Pediatrics waiting room, 1035 Placer St. (530)229-5124. Teen Trivia Night At The Redding Library. Teens who love challenges will revel in this evening of competition, which comes complete with games like giant Jenga to offer a bit of a brain break between trivia rounds. Ages 13-18. 5:30-7:30pm. Free. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Adventure Recreation Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. Tu/Th/F, 10am-12pm & Sat, 1-3pm. See the 2nd. Chess Group Fun; Redding. Players enjoy games of chess while instructors observe, give advice & facilitate the fun. All ages & levels. Tu, 6-7:30pm. Free. See the 7th. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Sun, Mon, Tue & Fri, 6:308:30pm. See the 3rd. G-Force Gymnastics Tuesday Classes; Redding. Kinder-gym (ages 3-5) 4-4:45pm. Tumble-fun (ages 6+) 4-5pm. See the 7th. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd.
Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Tuesday Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 7-8pm. See the 7th. Teen Advisory Board Meeting; Redding. Join the team. Members help plan teen-specific programs at the library during these fun meetings. School community service hours available. Tu, 6-7:30pm. See the 7th.
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Grow & Learn Play Group; Weed. Facilitator Julie Eckert brings years of early childhood education experience & believes in teaching a love of learning through exploration, discovery & play. Come enjoy creative fun with your child. Children take home a book to keep. Geared for ages 0-5. Tues, 10-11:30am. Free, drop ins welcome. Family & Community Resource Center of Weed, 260 Main St. (530)938-9914. Beginning Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. All ages. Tu, 6:45-7:45pm. See the 7th. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.
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Babies Love Books; Chico. Babies ages 18 months & younger will enjoy this special story time. 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Chico Wednesday Farmers Market; Chico. Enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, soaps & much more. 7:30am-1pm, yearround, rain or shine. North Valley Plaza, Pillsburry Rd. (530)893-FARM. Kooky Birds Skate Lesson & Session; Chico. Young skaters can take a skate class & have fun skating after. Taught by a certified instructor from the Chico Artistic Skate Club. Ages 8 & under. W, 9:30-11am. $5.50, includes skates, parents skate free. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Mid-Week Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Geared for ages preschool & younger. W, 11am. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. PreK Storytime & Craft At Oroville Library. Enjoy songs, stories & a craft geared for ages 3-5. 11am12pm. Free. 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. South Chico (SoChi) Certified Farmers Market. Fresh produce, flowers & more. 3-7pm. 435 West 16th St. Beginning Guitar Classes: Ages 11-14; Chico. Students learn notes, rhythm, chords, instrument care & more. 4-5pm, June 8-Aug 10. See the 8th. “Just For Fun” Preschool Activities; Chico. Hands-on parent-child activities in a fun drop-in Montessori environment. Ages infants – 5yrs. Wed, 10:30am. See the 1st. SUP Yoga At Forebay Aquatic Center; Oroville. Join Lisa Weber for SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) Yoga. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. See the 1st. Tiny Tumbling Class; Chico. Children ages 2-8 learn basic tumbling skills & flexibility using a tumble track, spring floor & pit. Wed, 4-4:30pm. See the 1st.
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Bethel Music Concert With Amanda Cook; Redding. Amanda Cook invites you to a night of discovery & authenticity as she leads musical worship. Personal breakout session with Amanda available. All ages. $20-$45. 7:30pm. Cascade Theatre, 1733 Market St. (530)243-8877.
GOING PLACES JUNE Burney Farmers Market; Burney. Offers farm-fresh produce & other goods. Wed, 3-6pm, thru Oct 17. Burney Sporting Goods parking lot, 37427 Highway 299 E. (530)226-7100. Camp Broadway: Seussical the Musical; Redding. Students work with a professional creative team on singing, acting & dancing to perform a well-rehearsed, full-scale musical production. Ages 8-18. June 15-July 15, M-Th (starts Wed), 9am-1pm. $400. The Redding Arts Project, 1726 Market St. (530)245-1019. Moonlight Kayak Program; Whiskeytown. Experience dramatic changes in landscapes as you explore Whiskeytown Lake under the light of the moon. Free program, by reservation (slots fill fast). June 15-19, 8pm. Departs from Brandy Creek Beach, Whiskeytown NRA. (530)225-4095. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Wed. Open Gym; Redding. Ages 8 & up can practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym. 7-8pm. $5. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Preschool Storytime; Cottonwood. Join the storytime each week for stories, songs & a fun craft geared for ages 0-5. Wednesdays, 11:30am12:30pm. Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St. (530)347-4818. Read & Play Story Time; Redding Library. This innovative story time focuses on sensory practices. Children of all ages welcome, especially those with special needs. Wed, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Shasta District Fair Opening Day & Kids Day; Anderson. “There’s Country in the Air” is the theme for this year’s fun-filled fair. This 4-day event features carnival rides, live entertainment, 4-H & FFA livestock exhibits & auction, & more. 12-11pm. $6-$9; ages 12 & under free today. $6 parking. Hwy 273 & Briggs St. (530)378-6789. Special Education Community Meeting; Redding. Parents, teachers, students, community members & anyone with an interest in special education are invited to attend. Facilitated by Shasta County Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education. 3rd Wed, 12-2pm. Free. Shasta SELPA Conference Room, 1524 Magnolia Ave. (530)945-2706. Storytime With Simpson University; Redding. Free storytime for young children, coordinated by Simpson University, Shasta Early Literacy Partnership & Mt. Shasta Mall Kids Club. 1st & 3rd Wed, 9:30am. Mt. Shasta Mall indoor play area (near Sears), 900 Dana Dr. (530)226-4737. Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy docent led walks to view & learn more about wild horses & burros. These amazing animals live peaceful & free lives on 5,000 acres with variety of other animal species & plant life. All ages. Wed & Sat, 10am-4pm, thru Dec. Free. Wild Horse Sanctuary, 5796 Wilson Hill Rd. (530)474-5770. Yoga For Kids At The Redding Library. After a long school year, it’s time to stretch your muscles & learn some yoga moves. All ages. 10:30am. Free. Drop ins welcome. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Alateen Meeting; Redding. Support group for teens affected by someone else’s drinking. Wed, 6:307:30pm. See the 1st. Parent Group: Discipline That Works; Redding. Free parent support group that’s based on the Triple P positive parenting program. Wed, 6-7:30pm. See the 1st. Square Dancing; Anderson. Remember how much fun it was to square dance? Bring the family to learn how on Wed. eves. Beginning lesson 7-8pm; stay & dance until 9:30pm. Ages 5 & up. See the 1st.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Children’s Storytime At Dunsmuir Library. Children of all ages (infants welcome) enjoy stories & a snack. Adult must accompany child. 3:30-4:30pm. 5714 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-2035. Songs & Stories At Mt. Shasta Library. Children ages 0-5 enjoy fun stories & sing along to music. An adult must accompany young children. 10:30am.
THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES 515 East Alma St. (530)926-2031. Yreka Farmers Market. Farm fresh produce & more. Wed, 11am-2pm, thru Oct. Tractor Supply Co. parking lot, 1455 S. Main St., Yreka. (530)436-2610. Ballroom Dance Classes: Beginning/Intermediate; Mt. Shasta. Learn the smooth & Latin dances, & how to lead or follow. W, 6:45-7:45pm. See the 1st. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Preschool Story Hour; Red Bluff Library. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. 9:30am. 645 Madison St. (530)527-0604. Wednesday Night Farmers Market; Red Bluff. Kids activities from 5:30-7:30pm. Purchase fresh local fruits & vegetables, browse the goods of many local vendors & enjoy live music too. All ages. 5-8pm, thru 9/7. Washington & Pine Sts. (530)527-6220.
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Afternoon Storytime At Chico Library. Stories & crafts for ages 12 & under. Th, 3pm. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Babies Love Books; Oroville. Babies enjoy this special story time. For ages 18 mo. & under. 10am. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Caregiver Resource & Self-Care Training; Chico. For those caring for someone else’s child or children. Facilitated group offers support, resources, & training for better self-care. 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 11am-1pm. Butte College Skyway Center, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd. (530)897-6235.
Hooks & Needlers Sewing Circle; Paradise. For those who love to knit & crochet; bring your projects. All ages.12pm. Free. Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Infant & Toddler Storytime; Paradise. Songs, story & music for little ones ages 0-3. 10am. Free. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Spanish Storytime At Gridley Library. Stories, crafts & activities – everyone is welcome! Thursdays, 10:30am. 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. Wii At Chico Library; Chico. Spend the afternoon playing Wii with your friends. Ages 10-17. 3rd Thursday. 3-4:30pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Butte Homeschoolers’ Park Day; Chico. All homeschoolers welcome. Th, 1-4pm. Free. See the 2nd. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd. Creative Art Activities; Chico. Enjoy hands-on art activities with your child in a drop-in Montessori environment. Designed for infants & children through age 5, with their parent/caretaker. Th & Fri, starts 10:30am. See the 2nd. Downtown Chico’s Thursday Night Market; Chico. Festive, weekly market filled with family fun, farm-fresh produce, all-ages entertainment, a Kids Zone & much more. 6-9pm. See the 2nd. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30-7pm); Racing on Thu & Sun (5pm). All ages. See the 2nd. Toddler/Preschool Music Class; Chico. A fun music class for young children through age 5. Toddlers: 4pm; Preschoolers: 4:30pm. Drop-ins welcome. See the 2nd.
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SHASTA COUNTY
Adoptive Parents Support Group: “Coffee & Conversation”; Redding. Adoptive parents meet to share, problem solve, give & receive support. 3rd Thursday, 10-11:30am. Childcare available. Call for location: Lilliput Children’s Services. (530)722-9092. Anderson Farmers Market; Anderson. Farm-fresh produce & handmade crafts & goods. Th, 7:30am12pm, thru Oct 13. Shasta Outlets Parking Lot, 1699 Hwy 273. (530)226-7100. Bereaved Parents Support Group; Redding. For parents or grandparents grieving the death of a child of any age. 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7-8:30pm. Free, drop-in okay. Children & teen grief support groups also available based on need. Call for info. Mercy Medical Center Board Room, 2175 Rosaline Ave. (530)245-4070. KIXE Storytime; Redding. Come listen to a story & enjoy songs, stickers & crafts. Take home a complimentary book. Bring a pillow, favorite blanket or stuffed animal, & friends! 3rd Th, 9-11am. Ages 0-5. KIXE Volunteer Center, 603 N Market St. RSVP: (530)243-5493 x112. Little Explorers: Music & Movement; Redding. What makes you move and groove? Join Turtle Bay docents for fun activities & stories exploring music & sound. For ages 2-5 & their caregivers. Th, 10am. Free w/park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. “Living With A Child With Autism!” Support Group; Redding. Are you a parent of a child with autism spectrum disorder? This support group is for you. Come to share & laugh or just listen to other parents who are raising kids with autism. Free, RSVP. Two 3rd Thursday groups: 12-1pm at Rowell Family Empowerment, 962 Maraglia St.; & 6-7pm at Bridges to Success, 1544 Magnolia Ave. (530)710-5304. Market Street Faire Market; Redding. Farmers market, family activities, art displays, demos, variety of vendors. Thurs, 5-8:30pm, thru July 28. Market Street Promenade, downtown Redding. (530)243-7773. Mommy & Me Dance; Redding. Fun weekly ongoing dance class for toddlers & parents. Get your wiggles out! Thursdays, 8:45-9:30am. Free. California Dance Company, 2620 Larkspur Lane. (530)365-7749. Moonlight Kayak Program; Whiskeytown. Experience the dramatic changes in the landscape as you explore Whiskeytown Lake under the light of the moon. Free program, by reservation (slots fill fast). June 15-19, 8pm. Departs from Brandy Creek Beach, Whiskeytown NRA. (530)225-4095. Read & Create Story Time; Redding Library. Focusing on art themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Th, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Shasta District Fair; Anderson. “There’s Country in the Air” is the theme for this year’s fun-filled fair. This 4-day event features carnival rides, live entertainment, 4-H & FFA livestock exhibits & auction, & more. 12-11pm. $6-$9. $6 parking. Hwy 273 & Briggs St. (530)378-6789. Adventure Recreation Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. Tu/Th/F, 10am-12pm & Sat, 1-3pm. See the 2nd. G-Force Gymnastics Thursday Classes; Redding. Kinder-gym (ages 3-5) 4-4:45pm; Tumble-fun (ages 6 +) 4-5pm. See the 2nd. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Thurs. Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 7-8pm. See the 2nd. www.northstateparent.com • June 2016
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Campfire At The Museum; Roseville. Sit under the stars at an outdoor amphitheater & enjoy native stories around the campfire. Roast marshmallows for a sweet program’s end. 7-8:30pm. $5/person, $16/family of 4; under age 2 free. Maidu Museum, 311 Vernon St. (916)774-5934.
SHASTA COUNTY
In the 1930s, Packard-built vehicles were perceived as highly competitive among high-priced luxury American automobiles. Learn more in Classic Cars - Packards in the 1930s presented by Garry Gunderson in Oroville, and see his 1939 Packard Twelve on display. Also check out thousands of antique tools at Bolt's Antique Tool Museum. See the 18th (Butte County).
Thankful Thursday At All Fired Up; Redding. Bring in a canned food item today & your studio fee is waived. All ages. 11am-5pm. See the 2nd.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Parents Support Group; Mt. Shasta. Open to adoptive, foster & relative caregivers. Share parenting ideas, strategies & successes. Get support from others in the same parenting situation. Join anytime. 3rd Th, 9:30-11:30am. Free. Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 E. Lake St. (530)879-3861. Intermediate Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. Fun, supportive environment develops technique & skills at the intermediate level. 6:45-7:45pm. See the 2nd. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Together On Purpose Adoptive Parents Support Group; Red Bluff. Network with other adoptive families. Facilitated by professional therapist Scott Howell, MFTI, with topics chosen by group participants. All adoptive families welcome, on-site childcare provided. 3rd Th, 3:30pm. Free. Held at North Valley Baptist Church, 345 David Ave. (530)528-0300.
Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. For all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal projects. Th/F, 12:30-2:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm; Sat, 12:30-2:30pm. See the 2nd.
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Benefit Gala Performance For Chico Community Ballet; Chico. Celebrate the art of dance & help raise funds for an all-new Nutcracker performance, “A Very Chico Nutcracker,” inspired by Chico’s rich turn-of-thecentury history. The Gala celebrates the company’s past, present & future & includes performances by guest artists. All ages. 7:30pm. $10. Center for the Arts, 1475 East Ave. (530)521-7193. Bilingual Story Garden; Chico Library. Enjoy stories & songs in English & Spanish geared for ages 0-5. F, 10:15am. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Downtown Chico’s Friday Night Concert; Chico. Tonight’s concert features original roots reggae by Triple Tree & Conquering Lion. Pick up a bite at one of Chico’s delightful downtown eateries & then head to Downtown Chico City Plaza. New concert time: 6-7:30pm. Free. Broadway between 2nd & 5th Sts. (530)345-6500. Fantastic Friday Playgroup; Chico. An entire gym is open for play, for ages walking-5yrs with an adult (max 2 kids per adult). 1st & 3rd Fridays, 10am12pm. $15 (members $5); siblings +$1. Athletic
Horizons, 415 Otterson Dr. (530)893-4967. Ladies Night Out Movie At Gridley Library. Enjoy a great movie at this fun night out. Husbands & teens invited too! Refreshments served. 3rd Fridays, 6pm. 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. Storytime & Craft 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 Storytime At Chico Library. Stories, songs & action rhymes for ages 3 & under. Two sessions: 9:30am & 10:30am. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Creative Art Activities; Chico. Enjoy hands-on art activities with your child in a drop-in Montessori environment. Designed for infants & children through age 5, with their parent/caretaker. Th & Fri, starts 10:30am. See the 2nd. Dollar Night At Chico Cheer Gym; Chico. $1 = 1.5 hours of fun! Use the gym & equipment to play, tumble or perfect your cheer skills. Fri, 6-8pm. See the 3rd. Family Swim; Chico. Everyone’s invited to swim in a great indoor facility. See the 3rd. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Ages infant – 5yrs. M/Tu/Th/F, 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm. See the 2nd. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with black-light bowling & music. Fri/Sat, 9pm-1am. See the 3rd.
Children’s Cinema At The Redding Library. Free family movies & popcorn in the Children’s Storyroom. Features children’s titles. All ages. 4pm. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Moonlight Kayak Program; Whiskeytown. Experience the dramatic changes in the landscape as you explore Whiskeytown Lake under the light of the moon. Free program, by reservation (slots fill fast). June 15-19, 8pm. Departs from Brandy Creek Beach, Whiskeytown NRA. (530)225-4095. Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra; Redding. Prepare to be amazed by 34 of Northern California’s premiere string musicians of high school age & younger. Celebrating their 50-year anniversary, enjoy works from baroque to contemporary. Benefits Cascade Theater’s Education Fund, helping remove financial obstacles between Redding youth & the arts. 7:30pm. All ages. Free, or donation. Cascade Theatre, 1733 Market St. (530)243-8877. Read & Discover Storytime; Redding Library. Focusing on science, discovery & math themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. F, 10:30am. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Shasta District Fair; Anderson. “There’s Country in the Air” is the theme for this year’s fun-filled fair. This 4-day event features carnival rides, live entertainment, 4-H & FFA livestock exhibits & auction, & more. 12pm-12am. $6-$9. $6 parking. Hwy 273 & Briggs St. (530)378-6789. Toddler Time At Rare Air; Redding. Rare Air trampoline park opens their doors before normal business hours for little ones to jump at their own pace & comfort level. Fridays, 9-10am & 10-11am. $6/jumper, parent free (jump socks required, $3). Rare Air Trampoline Park, 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206. Adventure Recreation Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. Tu/Th/F, 10am-12pm & Sat, 1-3pm. See the 2nd. Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All bikes, categories & ages welcome to participate. Tue/Fri, 6pm. See the3rd.
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GOING PLACES JUNE Coffeehouse Kids; Redding. Parents can drop their children off for up to 2 hours while enjoying coffee & quiet time at The Stirring coffeehouse. Ages infant-8 yrs. Fridays, 8am-12pm. See the 3rd. Family Fun Night Roller Skating; Redding. Great night of family fun featuring music of the 70s & 80s. Fri, 7:30-10pm. See the 3rd. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Sun, Mon, Tue & Fri, 6:308:30pm. See the 3rd. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. Kids’ Day At All Fired Up; Redding. Kids have fun painting on Fridays from 11am-8pm. For teens & parents too! See the 3rd. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Friday Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 5-6pm. See the 3rd. Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling, laser light show, music & fun. Fri & Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 3rd. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. Bowling with music & light show. Fri, 9-11pm & Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 3rd. Teen Tech Center Drop-in Session; Redding Library. Come use tech equipment & programs for school projects or just to learn. Ages 13-18. Fri, 3:30-5:30pm. Free. See the 3rd.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Dine & Dance Under The Stars; Mt. Shasta. Help protect agricultural land & wildlife habitats, all while enjoying a delicious meal (catered dinner, dessert & drinks) & dancing at a scenic, historic venue, with live music by Blue Relish. Proceeds benefit Siskiyou Land Trust. 6pm. $60, advance tix purchase required (avail. at Village Books in Mt. Shasta). Shasta Starr Ranch, 1008 W.A. Barr Rd. (530)926-2259. Roller Skating At Siskiyou Ice Rink; Mt. Shasta. With the ice melted, come skate on wheels at the expanded NHL-sized rink. Fridays, 3-8pm& Saturdays, 2 -7pm. $3 admission, skate rentals & protective gear +$2 if needed; ages 5 & under free (bring skatesfor little ones). Located at Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Dr. (530)926-1715. Historic Yreka Walking Tour. Learn about Miner Street History on a walk with a local historian. 1-2pm. $2. Meet in front of the Franco-American Hotel on Miner Street. (530)841-3126.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. For all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal projects. Th/F, 12:30-2:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm; Sat, 12:30-2:30pm. See the 2nd.
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THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES (530)538-2528. “How Big Is Our Solar System?” Workshop; Chico. Explore the size, scale & positional relationships of the planets in our big solar system. Includes a walk across the CSU, Chico campus. All ages. 1-3pm. Free with museum admission, $5-$7. Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade. (530)898-4121. Kids Club Craft Workshop; Chico. Kids ages 3 & up can make a craft to bring home. 10am, 10:30am, 11am & 11:30am. $2/class. Michaels, 2041 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. (530)343-1864. Musical Chairs Fundraiser; Chico.The North State Symphony excitedly hosts its third annual fun & creative event featuring a live & silent auction of “chair as art” by local artists, plus delicious food, no host bar, & fabulous entertainment. $25/person. Proceeds help the symphony bring classical music to our community. 6pm. ARC Pavillion, 2020 Park Ave. (530)898-5984. Nature Walk; Lake Oroville. Bring the family to enjoy a docent-led walk on a park trail around Lake Oroville. Each week features a different easy/moderate 3-5 mile walk. Saturdays, 8am-11pm, yearround. Meet at the Lake Oroville Visitor’s Center, 917 Kelly Ridge Rd. (530)538-2219. Roller Skate Lessons; Chico. Taught by the Chico Artistic Skate Club. All ages welcome. Beginners: 10-10:30; Intermediate: 12:30-1pm. $5.25, includes skates. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Saturday Farmers Market; Chico. Enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, soaps & much more. 7:30am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine. 2nd & Wall Sts. (530)893-FARM. Saturday Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Children of all ages will enjoy this weekly storytime. 11am & 2pm. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494.
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Tween Movie Night At Gridley Library. Ages 1013 – older siblings welcome. Refreshments served. PG or PG-13. 3rd Saturday, 6pm. 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. Yo-Yo Club Practice; Chico. Develop your yo-yo skills with free lessons & practice. 12-2pm. Meet in Diamond Alley behind Bird in Hand, 320 Broadway. (530)893-0545. Family Night Skate At Cal Skate; Chico. Special family rate. Saturdays, 6:30-9pm. See the 4th. Roo’s Zoo Kids’ Skate Session; Chico. Ages 10 & under. Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30am. See the 4th. Toddler/Preschool Music Class; Chico. A fun music class for young children through age 5. Toddlers: 10:30am; Preschoolers: 11:15am. Drop-ins welcome. See the 4th. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with black-light bowling & music. Fri/Sat, 9pm-1am. See the 3rd.
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Night Out At The Museum; Roseville. Families will enjoy visiting the Maidu museum & an opening reception & artist panel for a new exhibit Telling Stories: Through the Eyes of the Indigenous Printmaker, curated by Brandy McDaniels. Part of the area’s 3rd Saturday Art Walk. All ages. 6:30-8:30pm. Free. Maidu Museum, 311 Vernon St. (916)774-5934.
SHASTA COUNTY
Brandy Creek Beach Luau; Whiskeytown. Enjoy a Hawaiian-style luau, complete with tiki torches & Wicked Wahines tribal fusion dancers as the sun sets over Whiskeytown Lake. Proceeds support Whiskeytown National Recreation Area projects, programs & events. 6pm. All ages. $40. Brandy Creek Beach. (530)359-2008. Free Swim Assessments; Redding. Learn what level your child should be in for Swim School at the
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Auditioning Masterclass; Chico. Never stress about an audition again! Work with an auditioning coach in a positive, encouraging environment to learn simple techniques that make auditioning stress-free & fun. Ages 1218. 10am-3pm. $90. The Wright Keys Academy of Musical Arts, 556 Vallombrosa Ave. (530)781-2224. Chinese Storytime; Chico. Monthly storytime features stories in Chinese. 3pm. Free. Chico Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Classic Cars - Packards In The 1930s Presentation; Oroville. Presenter Garry Gunderson will give a new informative presentation on Packard automobiles of the 1930s, which were some of the best machines of that era. His 1939 Packard Twelve will be on display.10am-12pm. $3, includes tour. Bolt’s Antique Tool Museum, 1650 Broderick St.
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YMCA. 9-11am. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Junior Firefighter Program; Whiskeytown. Children join firefighters to learn how they manage fire. Learn the role fire plays in the ecosystems of national parks during this hands-on activity. Children completing the program earn a Junior Firefighter Badge. Sat, 11am. Meet at the Oak Bottom Amphitheater, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. (530)246-1225. Junior Ranger Program; Whiskeytown. Children & adults of all ages (geared for ages 6 to 12) can learn about preserving & protecting park resources while making new friends during this special one-hour activity that explores the wonders of Whiskeytown. Sat, 10am. Meet at the Oak Bottom Amphitheater, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. (530)246-1225. Kids On Wheels; Redding. For parents & children ages 10 & under. Sat, 10-11:30am, during the school year. $3.50 kids; $2/skating parents; includes skates. Viking Skate Country, 735 Auditorium Dr. (530)246-3900. R.E.A.D. Dog Program; Redding. Children read to registered therapy dogs from the Reading Education Assistance Dogs program resulting in greater self-confidence & improvement in reading & communication skills. Ages preschool-6yrs. 3rd Sat, 1-3pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Moonlight Kayak Program; Whiskeytown. Experience the dramatic changes in the landscape as you explore Whiskeytown Lake under the light of the moon. Free program, by reservation (slots fill fast). June 15-19, 8pm. Departs from Brandy Creek Beach, Whiskeytown NRA. (530)225-4095. Saturday Redding Farmers Market. Enjoy a great selection of farm-fresh produce & handmade products. 7:30am-12pm, thru Dec 17. 777 Cypress Ave., behind the City Center. (530)226-7100. Science Saturday: Summer Solstice; Redding. Join Turtle Bay’s educators for a fun time celebrating the longest day of the year! Discover solar toys, ultraviolet beads, & make a sun print. 11am-3pm. Free w/park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Shasta District Fair Closing Day; Anderson. “There’s Country in the Air” is the theme for this year’s fun-filled fair. This 4-day event features carnival rides, live entertainment, 4-H & FFA livestock exhibits & auction, & more. 12pm-12am. $6-$9. $6 parking. Hwy 273 & Briggs St. (530)378-6789. Shastaland Children’s Film Festival; Redding. To top the previous two festivals, Shastaland & North State STEM are bringing the Universe! Kids will enjoy numerous fun & artistic short films that focus on science, technology & engineering. Free tickets are online at shastaland.org. Ages 3-12. 10:30am12pm. David Marr Theatre, 2200 Eureka Way. The Wonderful World Of Dance; Redding. The Dance Depot brings audiences “the dream of Disney” through an unforgettable collection of ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, acrobatic, lyrical & Broadway dance numbers. All ages. 6pm. $10-$18. Redding Civic Auditorium. 700 Auditorium Dr. (530)243-2211. Toddler Time At Rare Air; Redding. Rare Air trampoline park opens their doors before normal business hours for little ones to jump at their own pace & comfort level. Sat 9-10am. $6/jumper, parent free (jump socks required, $3). Rare Air Trampoline Park, 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206. Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy docent led walks to view & learn more about wild horses & burros. These amazing animals live peaceful & free lives on 5,000 acres with variety of other animal species & plant life. All ages. Wed & Sat, 10am-4pm, thru Dec. Free. Wild Horse Sanctuary, 5796 Wilson Hill Rd. (530)474-5770. Adventure Recreation Open Gym ; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. Tu/Th/F, 10am-12pm & Sat, 1-3pm. See the 2nd.
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GOING PLACES JUNE meats, honey, eggs, & artisan food products & crafts. 8am-12:30pm, rain or shine. Home Depot Parking Lot, 2650 Main St. (530)514-3365. Volunteer Work Session; Red Bluff. Come learn about wildlife & gardening while learning the value of giving back to the community. All ages. 3rd Saturdays, 9am. Sacramento River Discovery Center, 1000 Sale Lane. (530)527-1196. Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. For all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal projects. Th/F, 12:30-2:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm; Sat, 12:30-2:30pm. See the 2nd.
19 Take a Moonlight Paddle on the Forebay in Oroville; see the 20th (Butte County). Enjoy Sunset Paddling on Whiskeytown Lake; see the 3rd & 10th (Shasta County). Partake in a Moonlight Kayak Program, also on Whiskeytown Lake; see the 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th (Shasta County). Photo: Forebay Aquatic Center.
Family Fun Day At All Fired Up; Redding. Enjoy painting ceramics with specialty paints & various creative tools. All ages. Sat, 11am-7pm. See the 4th. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. Galaxy Gymnastics Saturday Open Gym For Youth; Redding. Ages 5-14. 10:30am-12:30pm. See the 4th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Saturday Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised., spacious gym. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am12pm; Ages 8 & up: 12-2pm. See the 4th. Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling, laser light show, music & fun. Fri & Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 3rd. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. Bowling with music & light show. Fri, 9-11pm & Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 3rd. Skate & Dance Night; Redding. For tweens & young teens. Sat, Skate 7-9pm; Dance 9-11pm. See the 4th.
SISKYOU COUNTY
Box Car Building Day; Yreka. The day before the kids’ box car races at the Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast and Historical Car Show, kids team up with their grown-ups to build and decorate a cardboard-car that will take them past the finish line in style. Ages 12 & under. 10am-12pm. Free. Yreka Community Resource Center, 201 S Broadway. (530)459-3481. Dunsmuir Railroad Museum Open; Dunsmuir. See a railroad display room featuring railroad memorable, & a very special Native American Indian basket collection. 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 10-2pm, thru Oct. Amtrak Depot, 5750 Sacramento Ave. (530)235-0839. Gold Rush Days; Yreka. Yreka transforms historical downtown into a “step back in time” festival honoring its Gold Rush heritage. Enjoy Old-time reenactments in front of the historic Franco American Hotel, gold mining, vendors, food, activities for kids, historical hayrides, pony rides & more! Downtown Yreka. (530)842-1649. “Hand-Built Flair” Studio Time For Teens & Parents; Mt. Shasta. A journey of clay creativity bonds parents & teens through shared exploration. Make plates, bowls, mugs, bottles, pie plates or woven baskets, depending on experience. Repeat class to learn more! 3-5pm. $49/duo, pre-reg required.. Shasta ClayWorks, 612 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)925-3792. Roller Skating At Siskiyou Ice Rink; Mt. Shasta. With the ice melted, come skate on wheels at the expanded NHL-sized rink. Fridays, 3-8pm& Saturdays, 2 -7pm. $3 admission, skate rentals &
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protective gear +$2 if needed; ages 5 & under free (bring skatesfor little ones). Located at Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Dr. (530)926-1715. Tribute To The Trees Fundraising Concert: Fabulous 50s; Dunsmuir. Join this summer solstice celebration with the Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra, celebrating its 50th anniversary. Enjoy a musical program & optional dinner. Dress in the 50s theme. Park opens 3:30pm, dinner 5pm, concert 6:30pm. $10-$75, purchase dinner tix ahead online. Dunsmuir Botanical Gardens, 4821 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4740. Historic Yreka Walking Tour. Learn about Miner Street History on a walk with a local historian. 1-2pm. $2. Meet in front of the Franco-American Hotel on Miner Street. (530)841-3126. Ballroom Technique Class; Mt. Shasta. Learn ballroom dance techniques from pro instructors. Sats, 9:45-11:45am. See the 4th.
TEHAMA COUNTY
“Market By The River” Chamber Farmers Market; Red Bluff. Purchase fresh local fruits & vegetables, browse the offerings of many vendors, & enjoy the City River Park. 7:30am-12pm, thru 9/24. River Park, 100 Main St. (530)527-6220. “The Saturday Market” Farmers Market; Red Bluff. Year-round certified market features locally grown products including veggies, fruit, nuts,
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Gold Panning At Lake Oroville. Learn how to pan for real gold. Sundays, 1-2pm. All ages. Free, by pre-reg (space limited). Lake Oroville Visitor’s Center, 917 Kelly Ridge Rd. (530)538-2219. Junior Ranger Program; Lake Oroville. Kids ages 7-12 learn about different topics related to nature & recreation in a weekly program. Today’s topic is “Summer Safety: Fun in the Sun.” Sundays, 1011am, thru 8/7. Lake Oroville Visitor’s Center, 917 Kelly Ridge Rd. (530)538-2219. SUP Yoga At Forebay Aquatic Center; Oroville. Join Lisa Weber for Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) Yoga. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. SUP yoga challenges your balance & enables you to be in the present moment. 8-9:30am. $25, includes paddle board, paddle & lightweight life jacket. Call (530)591-5917 to pre-reg. Forebay Aquatic Center, 930 Garden Dr. (530)533-9622. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30-7pm); Racing on Thu & Sun (5pm). All ages. See the 2nd.
SHASTA COUNTY
Moonlight Kayak Program; Whiskeytown. Experience the dramatic changes in the landscape as you explore Whiskeytown Lake under the light of the moon. Free program, by reservation (slots fill fast). June 15-19, 8pm. Departs from Brandy Creek Beach, Whiskeytown NRA. (530)246-1225. Sunday Farmers Market At Turtle Bay; Redding. Buy local & get nothing but the best for your family. Wide selection of certified local fruits, vegetables & artisan goods. 8am-12pm, thru 10/9. Turtle Bay parking lot, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)226-7100. Super Sunday Bowling At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling from 9-11pm. $8, includes shoes. 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding.
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Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Sun, Mon, Tue & Fri, 6:308:30pm. See the 3rd. Walk On The Wild Side Animal Show; Redding. A fun-filled educational live wildlife show. TuesSun,11am & 12pm. See the 5th.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Family Pottery Hour; Mt. Shasta. Create something special in a cheerful studio. Learn hand-building skills to create mugs, vases, decorations & more. All ages. Sun, 1-3pm, choose any hour. $20, includes 2 lbs of clay, glazing & firing. Shasta Clayworks Pottery, 612 S Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)925-3792. Kids’ Box Car Races, Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast & Historical Car Show; Yreka. Grownups may show off during the car show, but kid’s bring the need for speed during their own box car races at this fun annual event. Breakfast 8am; box car races 10am-12:30pm (ages 12 & under); car show 8am-2pm. Free admission. Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds, 1712 Fairlane Rd. (530)459-3481.
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Lyme Disease Support Group; Chico. Offers monthly support for those suffering with Lyme disease, & their family, friends & caregivers. 3rd Mon, 5:30-7pm. Disability Action Center, 1161 East Ave. (530)891-8204. Moonlight Paddle At Forebay Aquatic Center; Oroville. An amazing event! Park interpreters provide history, lore, myths & wildlife facts along a full-moon sunset paddle across the Forebay. Staff provide safety orientation. Paddle starts 7pm, may last until 10pm. Arrive early to sign in & prepare kayaks. $25/person includes rental kayak, $15/ person with your own. Forebay Aquatic Center, 930 Garden Dr. (530)533-9622. Sail Away With Ukulele; Chico. Set sail for an adventure of the four-stringed variety. Ukulele students ages 7-11 will learn how to read & play music through games, activities & sing-a-longs, culminating with a class performance. June 13-17, 3-4pm. $125. Ukuleles available for purchase ($55). The Wright Keys Academy of Musical Arts, 556 Vallombrosa Ave. (530)781-2224. Top Forte Music Camp; Chico. Learn the basics of rhythm, music notation & piano playing through competitions & simplified versions of selected top-forty hits. Ages 11-13. June 20-24, 1-2pm. $125. The Wright Keys Academy of Musical Arts, 556 Vallombrosa Ave. (530)781-2224. Under The Sea Music Camp; Chico. Kids can come dressed as their favorite Disney characters & learn the fundamentals of vocal technique while singing & dancing to song favorites from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”! June 20-24: Ages 4-6 (11-11:45am) & Ages 7-10 (1-2pm). $100. The Wright Keys Academy of Musical Arts, 556 Vallombrosa Ave. (530)781-2224. Vacation Bible School; Chico. Kids will enjoy this fun, educational & encouraging program which includes Bible study, music, snacks, drama, crafts & recreation. Grades K-6th. June 20-24, 9am-12pm. Free. Church On the Esplanade, 1119 Esplanade. (530)891-4178. Beginning Guitar Classes: Ages 8-10; Chico. Young beginning guitar players learn notes, rhythm, chords & simple songs to amaze family & friends. Mondays, 4-5pm, June 6-Aug 8. See the 6th. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Enjoy fun hands-on science enrichment activities with your young child. Ages infants – 5yrs welcome! Mon & Tues, 10:30am-12pm. See the 6th. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Ages infant – 5yrs. M/Tu/Th/F, 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm. See the 6th. Toddler/Preschool Music Class; Chico. A fun music class for young children through age 5. Toddlers: 10:30am; Preschoolers: 11:15am. Drop-ins welcome. See the 6th.
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Tot Time; Paradise. Enjoy quality time with your toddler doing arts & crafts, music & other activities. Mon, 11:15am. See the 6th.
Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 7-8pm. See the 6th.
SHASTA COUNTY
Mt. Shasta Farmers Market. Fresh local produce, plants, flowers, herbs, eggs, meats, baked items, tamales & other delightful hand-made goods. Cal Fresh EBT, WIC & senior farmer’s market coupons accepted. Mondays, 3:30-6pm, thru 10/17. 400 block of N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)925-0187. Painting For Kids & Teens Classes; Mt. Shasta. Participants learn basic techniques, composition & styles of painting & coloring. Runs in 3-session classes per painting at the simplest level; takes longer to complete complex paintings. Ages 8-18. Mondays, 3-4:30pm, join anytime! $30/3 sessions, includes supplies; pre-reg. A Melo Place, 417 Chestnut St. (530)859-1296. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st. PAL: Play & Learn Group; Mt. Shasta. Play & learn with your young child through exploration, creativity & sensory play in this facilitated weekly group. Ages 0-5 years. Mondays, 10:30am-12pm. See the 6th.
Adaptive Aquatics Program; Redding. Designed for children with physical & developmental disabilities & who are not yet ready for standard swimming lessons. Participants learn basic & developmentally appropriate swimming skills. M-Th, 12:10-12:45pm, 6/20-23. $30/session. Redding Aquatic Center, 44 Quartz Hill Rd.(530)225-4095. Art Classes At All Fired Up; Redding. Summer art session 1 will include an air-dry clay castle/ pencil holder, a mosaic tile coaster, & a hand-made, painted mask. Ages 5-9. June 20-24, 10am-12pm. $100. All Fired Up Paint it Yourself Ceramic Studio, 1818 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2206. Babies, Books, & Play At The Redding Library. A fun playtime for babies ages 0-2yrs & their caregivers. Mondays, 10:30am. Free. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Cave Quest Vacation Bible School; Redding. Cave Quest VBS is filled with science gadgets, team-building games, & cool Bible adventures. Friday include a 20’ water slide. Grades K-6th. June 20-24, 9am-12pm. $20. Westside Church of Redding, 8780 Swasey Dr. (530)241-1450. Game Night At The Redding Library; Redding. Children of all ages can come play board games & video games in the library’s Storyroom. Mon, 4-5:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Summer Camp: Aquatic Explorers; Redding. Discover the unique aquatic environment surrounding Turtle Bay. Jump into this week-long camp to explore the river & watershed that makes this ecosystem so special. June 20-24, 9am-4pm. $160-$180. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Summer Of Fun Preschool Camp: Dazzling Dinosaurs; Redding. Ages 3-5 enjoy this fun 4-day camp designed for fun & learning. Trained teachers are dedicated to helping children enjoy the discovery of play, learning & social interaction in a safe, positive environment. 6/20-23, 8:30-12pm. $53/session, includes lunch pre-reg. Martin Luther King Jr Center. (530)225-4095. Sundial Bridge Tour; Redding. Join Turtle Bay educators & docents on a free, exciting interpretive tour. Learn about the building of the Sundial Bridge & how it works. Hear stories from people involved, including designer Santiago Calatrava. Meet 10am at the south end of the bridge, Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Summer Solstice Yoga; Redding. Rise with the sun on the longest day of the year. Enjoy the beauty of nature while moving through yoga sun salutations in three 30-minute sets - do as many that are right for you. Dress in layers; bring yoga mat/blanket & water. 5:15-7:15am. $12, optional tank top $8. Must pre-reg, thru Redding Recreation. Sundial Bridge, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)225-4095. Venom Show; Redding. Examine the world of venomous animals: Watch a rattlesnake slither through the grass & a tarantula crawl on a hand during this special show. Learn how incredible animals use their venom to survive. 3pm. Free with park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Sun, Mon, Tue & Fri, 6:308:30pm. See the 3rd. Kidfit Classes; Redding. Kids ages 5-10 have a great time moving & playing while increasing flexibility, balance & motor skills. Mondays 5-6pm. See the 6th. Memorable Monday At All Fired Up; Redding. Families share time together creating in an art studio atmosphere. 11am-5pm. See the 6th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Monday Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised gym with lots of room to play.
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Preschool Story Hour; Corning Library. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. Mon, 10am. Free. 740 Third St. (530)824-7050. Summer Fun Zone: Super Science; Red Bluff. Kids will enjoy a variety of games, arts, crafts, & activities that introduce some of the amazing aspects of the wonderful world of science. Ages 5-12. June 20-24, 2-5:30pm. $50. Red Bluff Parks & Recreation, 1500 South Jackson St. (530)527-8177. Playtime Pals Playgroup; Red Bluff. Parent organized playgroup includes play, crafts, snacks, & field trips. M, 10-11:30am. See the 6th.
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Family Special Needs Pot Luck & Support Group; Chico. Raising a child with special needs is challenging; build a supportive network & share. Children welcome; homework help & childcare provided. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays. Potluck 5:30pm; group meets 6-8pm. ARC, 2020 Park Ave. (530)891-5865 x204. Knit-Crochet Club At Oroville Library. Bring your project to work on while enjoying the company of other yarn enthusiasts. Tue, 4-6pm. Free. 1820
Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group; Chico. Offers mother-to-mother support for breastfeeding. Babies & young children welcome. 3rd Tues, 9am. Free. 7 Governors Ln. (530)487-4109. Play Chess; Chico. Learn to play chess with Chico Library teen volunteers. All ages welcome. Tu, 3-5pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Preschool Storytime At Chico Library. Stories, songs & crafts for ages 3-5. Two sessions: Tu, 10am & 11am. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Safe Babysitter Class; Chico. Great class for young adolescents 11 & older who want to learn how to be a responsible babysitter and gain insight on infant & pediatric CPR techniques 2-4pm. $35/person, pre-reg. Enloe Mother & Baby Ed.Center, 251 Cohasset Rd., Suite #120. (530)332-3970. Cheap Skate Night At Cal Skate; Chico. This fun night of roller skating features weekly themes, games & family “hits” music. Tues, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 7th. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd. Newborn Parenting Class: “Breastfeeding”; Chico. Parents with babies 0-3mos learn current information to promote infant wellness & safety. 10:30am-12pm. $15. See the 7th. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Enjoy fun hands-on science enrichment activities with your young child. Ages infants – 5yrs welcome! Mon & Tues, 10:30am-12pm. See the 6th. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30-7pm); Racing on Thu & Sun (5pm). All ages. See the 2nd. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Ages infant – 5yrs. M/Tu/Th/F, 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm. See the 2nd.
SHASTA COUNTY
Day Of Action: Youth Health & Fitness Field Day; Redding. Join United Way of Northern California along with a host of other community organizations for a fun-filled free event. Games, prizes, healthy snacks & free tickets to the evening’s Colt 45s game for all youth participants! Ages 0-18. 9am-12pm. Free. Shasta College, 11555 Old Oregon Trail. (530)241-7521. Family Jump Time At Rare Air; Redding. Bring the whole gang for a jumping experience in a
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fun-filled environment – it’s healthy, active fun. Choose your 2-hour jump time Tuesdays between 2-8pm. $10/person (min. 2 jumpers). Rare Air Trampoline Park, 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206. Marilyn Miller Farmers Market; Redding. Enjoy fresh farm produce & handmade goodies. All ages. Tuesdays, 7:30am-12pm, thru 10/11. Shasta Center parking lot, 1700 Churn Creek Rd. (530)226-7100. Mornings With Mommy Playgroup; Redding. A fun & easy way for moms to enjoy activities with their children & meet other moms. Arts & crafts, sensory table, flannel stories, music, educational toys, snack & more! Ages 0-5. 1st & 3rd Tues, 9-10am, thru July 19. $5/family, by pre-reg (no drop-in). Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 3961 Alta Mesa Dr. (530)221-2451. Passport To Their Future Workshop: 18 years & Beyond; Redding or via webinar. In this training for parents of special needs youth, participants will learn about the movement from the Transition IEP into the world of adult services. 10am-12pm. Free. Rowell Family Empowerment, 2701 Old Eureka Way, Ste. 2. (530)226-5129. Adventure Recreation Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. Tu/Th/F, 10am12pm & Sat, 1-3pm. See the 2nd. Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All bikes, categories & ages welcome to participate. Tue/Fri, 6pm. See the 3rd. Chess Group Fun; Redding. Players enjoy games of chess while instructors observe, give advice & facilitate the fun. All ages & levels. Tu, 6-7:30pm. Free. See the 7th. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Sun, Mon, Tue & Fri, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 3rd. G-Force Gymnastics Tuesday Classes; Redding. Kinder-gym (ages 3-5) 4-4:45pm. Tumble-fun (ages 6+) 4-5pm. See the 7th. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Tuesday Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 7-8pm. See the 7th. Teen Advisory Board Meeting; Redding. Join the team. Members help plan teen-specific programs at the library during these fun meetings. School community service hours available. Tu, 6-7:30pm. See the 7th.
WEDNESDAY BUTTE COUNTY
Babies Love Books; Chico. Babies ages 18 months & younger will enjoy this special story time. 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Chico Wednesday Farmers Market; Chico. Enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, soaps & much more. 7:30am-1pm, yearround, rain or shine. North Valley Plaza, Pillsburry Rd. (530)893-FARM.
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GOING PLACES JUNE Kooky Birds Skate Lesson & Session; Chico. Young skaters can take a skate class & have fun skating after. Taught by a certified instructor from the Chico Artistic Skate Club. Ages 8 & under. W, 9:30-11am. $5.50, includes skates, parents skate free. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Mid-Week Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Geared for ages preschool & younger. W, 11am. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. PreK Storytime & Craft At Oroville Library. Enjoy songs, stories & a craft geared for ages 3-5. 11am12pm. Free. 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. South Chico (SoChi) Certified Farmers Market. Fresh produce, flowers & more. 3-7pm. 435 West 16th St. The Book Club; Paradise. Parents can rediscover the joys of reading, while children enjoy their own book club at the same time, & decorate a book tote. Books provided, RSVP to ensure yours. For parents & their children 0-5yrs. 2nd & 4th Wed, 10:15-11am. Free. Paradise Ridge Family Resource Center, 6249 Skyway. (530)872-3896. Beginning Guitar Classes: Ages 11-14; Chico. Students learn notes, rhythm, chords, instrument care & more. 4-5pm, June 8-Aug 10. See the 8th. “Just For Fun” Preschool Activities; Chico. Hands-on parent-child activities in a fun drop-in Montessori environment. Ages infants – 5yrs. Wed, 10:30am. See the 1st. SUP Yoga At Forebay Aquatic Center; Oroville. Join Lisa Weber for SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) Yoga. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. See the 1st. Tiny Tumbling Class; Chico. Children ages 2-8 learn basic tumbling skills & flexibility using a tumble track, spring floor & pit. Wed, 4-4:30pm. See the 1st.
SHASTA COUNTY
Burney Farmers Market; Burney. Offers farm-fresh produce & other goods. Wed, 3-6pm, thru Oct 17. Burney Sporting Goods parking lot, 37427 Highway 299 E. (530)226-7100. CrossFit Class For Kids At The Redding Library. Kids can exercise their minds at the library, then take a CrossFit class designed especially for kids! 10:30am. Free. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Wed. Open Gym; Redding. Ages 8 & up can practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym. 7-8pm. $5. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Parent Café; Redding. Shasta County parents & primary caregivers help each other with intimate, energetic conversations, building off each other’s experiences to solve problems. Free childcare & dinner for first 25 children registered; spaces fill fast, RSVP soon. 5:45-8:30pm. Oak View Head Start, 1156 Del Monte St. (530)241-5816 x208. Preschool Storytime; Cottonwood. Join the storytime each week for stories, songs & a fun craft geared for ages 0-5. Wed, 11:30am-12:30pm. Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St. (530)347-4818. Read & Play Story Time; Redding Library. This innovative story time focuses on sensory practices. Children of all ages welcome, especially those with special needs. Wed, 3:30pm-4:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Storytime Wednesday At Washington Plaza; Redding. Children can listen to stories, create a make & take craft, enjoy snacks, & more. Activities geared for ages 2-5 but all children welcome. 4th Wed, 10:30-12pm. Free. Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, 2400 Washington Ave. (530)241-0552. Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy docent led walks to view & learn more about wild horses & burros. These amazing animals live peaceful & free lives on 5,000 acres with variety of other animal species & plant life. All ages. Wed & Sat, 10am-4pm, thru Dec. Free. Wild Horse Sanctuary, 5796 Wilson Hill Rd. (530)474-5770. Alateen Meeting; Redding. Support group for teens affected by someone else’s drinking. Wed, 6:307:30pm. See the 1st.
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THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES Parent Group: Discipline That Works; Redding. Free parent support group that’s based on the Triple P positive parenting program. Wed, 6-7:30pm. See the 1st. Square Dancing; Anderson. Remember how much fun it was to square dance? Bring the family to learn how on Wed. eves. Beginning lesson 7-8pm; stay & dance until 9:30pm. Ages 5 & up. See the 1st.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Children’s Storytime At Dunsmuir Library. Children of all ages (infants welcome) enjoy stories & a snack. Adult must accompany child. 3:30-4:30pm. 5714 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-2035. Songs & Stories At Mt. Shasta Library. Children ages 0-5 enjoy fun stories & sing along to music. An adult must accompany young children. 10:30am. 515 East Alma St. (530)926-2031. Yreka Farmers Market. Farm fresh produce & more. Wed, 11am-2pm, thru Oct. Tractor Supply Co. parking lot, 1455 S. Main St., Yreka. (530)436-2610. Ballroom Dance Classes: Beginning/Intermediate; Mt. Shasta. Learn the smooth & Latin dances, & how to lead or follow. W, 6:45-7:45pm. See the 1st. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Preschool Story Hour; Red Bluff Library. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. 9:30am. 645 Madison St. (530)527-0604. Wednesday Night Farmers Market; Red Bluff. Kids activities from 5:30-7:30pm. Purchase fresh local fruits & vegetables, browse the goods of many local vendors & enjoy live music too. All ages. 5-8pm, thru 9/7. Washington & Pine Sts. (530)527-6220.
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BUTTE COUNTY
Afternoon Storytime At Chico Library. Stories & crafts for ages 12 & under. Th, 3pm. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Hooks & Needlers Sewing Circle; Paradise. For those who love to knit & crochet; bring your projects. All ages.12pm. Free. Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Infant & Toddler Storytime; Paradise. Songs, story & music for little ones ages 0-3. 10am. Free. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Preschool Storytime At Durham Library. Enjoy
stories, songs & a craft. Geared for ages 2-5. Thursdays, 10am. Free. 2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835. Spanish Storytime At Gridley Library. Stories, crafts & activities – everyone is welcome! Thursdays, 10:30am. 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. Butte Homeschoolers’ Park Day; Chico. All homeschoolers welcome. Th, 1-4pm. Free. See the 2nd. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/ Th 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd. Creative Art Activities; Chico. Enjoy hands-on art activities with your child in a drop-in Montessori environment. Designed for infants & children through age 5, with their parent/caretaker. Th & Fri, starts 10:30am. See the 2nd. Downtown Chico’s Thursday Night Market; Chico. Festive, weekly market filled with family fun, farm-fresh produce, all-ages entertainment, a Kids Zone & much more. 6-9pm. See the 2nd. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30-7pm); Racing on Thu & Sun (5pm). All ages. See the 2nd. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Ages infant – 5yrs. M/Tu/Th/F, 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm. See the 2nd. Toddler/Preschool Music Class; Chico. A fun music class for young children through age 5. Toddlers: 4pm; Preschoolers: 4:30pm. Drop-ins welcome. See the 2nd.
GLENN COUNTY
Orland Farmers Market. Offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, cheeses, nuts, specialty oils, food/baked goods, arts & crafts. Thursdays, 8am-12pm, thru Aug 25. Parking lot near Grocery Outlet, 1026 South St. (530)514-3837.
SHASTA COUNTY
Anderson Farmers Market; Anderson. Farm-fresh produce & handmade crafts & goods. Th, 7:30am12pm, thru Oct 13. Shasta Outlets Parking Lot, 1699 Hwy 273. (530)226-7100. Anderson Library Summer Reading Program. Storytime & craft for children. Thursdays, 3:30pm, thru July 28. Free. 3200 W. Center St. (530)365-7685. Good Grief Suicide Loss Support Group; Redding. Meets 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Lotus Center, 3290 Bechelli Lane. (530)440-6033. Little Explorers: Music & Movement; Redding. What makes you move and groove? Join Turtle Bay docents for fun activities & stories exploring music
& sound. For ages 2-5 & their caregivers. Th, 10am. Free w/park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Market Street Faire; Redding. Farmers market, family activities, art displays, demos, variety of vendors. Thursdays, 5-8:30pm, thru July 28. Market Street Promenade, downtown Redding. (530)243-7773. Mommy & Me Dance; Redding. Fun weekly ongoing dance class for toddlers & parents. Get your wiggles out! Thursdays, 8:45-9:30am. Free. California Dance Company, 2620 Larkspur Lane. (530)365-7749. Read & Create Story Time; Redding Library. Focusing on art themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Th, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Redding Library Teen Movie Night. Redding Library offers movies as well as books! Teens can gather at the library to enjoy stories through film & meet new friends this summer. Check online for a list of movies. Ages 13-18. 4pm. Free. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Adventure Recreation Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. Tu/Th/F, 10am-12pm & Sat, 1-3pm. See the 2nd. G-Force Gymnastics Thursday Classes; Redding. Kinder-gym (ages 3-5) 4-4:45pm; Tumble-fun (ages 6 +) 4-5pm. See the 2nd. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Thurs. Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 7-8pm. See the 2nd. Thankful Thursday At All Fired Up; Redding. Bring in a canned food item today & your studio fee is waived. All ages. 11am-5pm. See the 2nd.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Intermediate Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. Fun, supportive environment develops technique & skills. Solo dancers of all ages welcome. Th, 6:45-7:45pm. See the 2nd. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. For all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal projects. Th/F, 12:30-2:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm; Sat, 12:30-2:30pm. See the 2nd.
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FRIDAY
BUTTE COUNTY
Bilingual Story Garden; Chico Library. Enjoy stories & songs in English & Spanish geared for ages 0-5. F, 10:15am. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Downtown Chico’s Friday Night Concert; Chico. Tonight’s concert features flammable rock & roll by Hot Flash. Pick up a bite at one of Chico’s delightful downtown eateries & then head to Downtown Chico City Plaza. New concert time: 6-7:30pm. Free. Broadway between 2nd & 5th Sts. (530)345-6500. Movie Mayhem Outdoor Cinema Movie Night; Chico. Bring your blankets, chairs & good vibes. 30-ft wide screen, surround sound, live music & activities. Main Feature is “Back to the Future” (PG-13).5:30-10pm. Food & drinks avail. Chico Elks Lodge, 1705 Manzanita Ave. $5, ages 5 & under free. (530)717-3968. Storytime & Craft At Paradise Library. Bring little ones ages 3-5 to enjoy stories, craft making & songs too! 11am. 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.
GOING PLACES JUNE Teen Night At Cal Skate; Chico. Enjoy an evening of roller skating with friends. Dancing may be offered too. All ages. 7-9:30 & 8-10:30pm. $7.25, skate rental $2-$3. 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Toddler Storytime At Chico Library. Stories, songs & action rhymes for ages 3 & under. Two sessions: 9:30am & 10:30am. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Creative Art Activities; Chico. Enjoy hands-on art activities with your child in a drop-in Montessori environment. Designed for infants & children through age 5, with their parent/caretaker. Th & Fri, starts 10:30am. See the 2nd. Dollar Night At Chico Cheer Gym; Chico. $1 = 1.5 hours of fun! Use the gym & equipment to play, tumble or perfect your cheer skills. Fri, 6-8pm. See the 3rd. Family Swim; Chico. Everyone’s invited to swim in a great indoor facility. See the 3rd. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Ages infant – 5yrs. M/Tu/Th/F, 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm. See the 2nd. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with black-light bowling & music. Fri/Sat, 9pm-1am. See the 3rd.
SHASTA COUNTY
Children’s Cinema At The Redding Library. Free family movies & popcorn in the Children’s Storyroom. Features children’s titles. All ages. 4pm. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Read & Discover Storytime; Redding Library. Focusing on science, discovery & math themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. F, 10:30am. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Schreder Planetarium Public Shows; Redding. A full-dome audiovisual experience. Tonight's featured shows: Summer Night Sky, SETI, & Black Hole. All ages. 7-9pm. $7. Schreder Planetarium, 1644 Magnolia Ave. (530)225-0295. Volunteer Orientation At Haven Humane; Anderson. Learn about Haven Humane Society & their volunteer opportunities. 5:15-6:15pm. Free. Haven Humane Society, 7449 Eastside Rd. (530)241-1653. Adventure Recreation Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. Tu/Th/F, 10am-12pm & Sat, 1-3pm. See the 2nd. Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All bikes, categories & ages welcome to participate. Tue/Fri, 6pm. See the 3rd. Coffeehouse Kids; Redding. Parents can drop their children off for up to 2 hours while enjoying coffee & quiet time at The Stirring coffeehouse. Ages infant-8 yrs. Fridays, 8am-12pm. See the 3rd. Family Fun Night Roller Skating; Redding. Great night of family fun featuring music of the 70s & 80s. Fri, 7:30-10pm. See the 3rd. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Sun, Mon, Tue & Fri, 6:308:30pm. See the 3rd. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. Kids’ Day At All Fired Up; Redding. Kids have fun painting on Fridays from 11am-8pm. For teens & parents too! See the 3rd. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Friday Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 5-6pm. See the 3rd. Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling, laser light show, music & fun. Fri & Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 3rd. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. Bowling with music & light show. Fri, 9-11pm & Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 3rd. Teen Tech Center Drop-in Session; Redding
Library. Come use tech equipment & programs for school projects or just to learn. Ages 13-18. Fri, 3:30-5:30pm. Free. See the 3rd.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
4th Friday Art Walk; Mt. Shasta. Immerse yourself in creativity. Enjoy receptions & view original art & prints at participating galleries in downtown Mt. Shasta. 4-7pm. (530)926-3000. Roller Skating At Siskiyou Ice Rink; Mt. Shasta. With the ice melted, come skate on wheels at the expanded NHL-sized rink. Fri, 3-8pm& Sat, 2-7pm . $3 admission, skate rentals & protective gear +$2 if needed; ages 5 & under free (bring skatesfor little ones). Located at Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Dr. (530)926-1715.
SOUTHERN OREGON
2016 Southern Oregon Lavender Festival. A multi-sensory lavender experience awaits you: walk among thousands of lavender plants. Nestled among the vineyards & tranquil fields of Southern Oregon’s Applegate Valley are four unique family-run farms, & a nursery & a garden offering U-pick lavender flowers, exquisite lavender products & crafts, essential oil distillation, & potted lavender plants. June 24-26. Find map & info online at www.southernoregonlavendertrail.com.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. For all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal projects. Th/F, 12:30-2:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm; Sat, 12:30-2:30pm. See the 2nd.
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Kids Club Craft Workshop; Chico. Kids have fun making a craft to take home. Ages 3 & up, with supervision. 10am, 10:30am, 11am & 11:30am. $2/class, includes supplies. Michaels, 2041 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. (530)343-1864. Nature Walk; Lake Oroville. Bring the family to enjoy a docent-led walk on a park trail around Lake Oroville. Each week features a different easy/moderate 3-5 mile walk. Saturdays, 8am-11pm, yearround. Meet at the Lake Oroville Visitor’s Center, 917 Kelly Ridge Rd. (530)538-2219. Roller Skate Lessons; Chico. Taught by the Chico Artistic Skate Club. All ages welcome. Beginners:
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Have you been wanting to take your yoga practice to a next level? Or just curious about what SUP yoga is all about? Come join a SUP Yoga at Forebay Aquatic Center class in Oroville. See Wednesdays and Sundays (Butte County).
10-10:30; Intermediate: 12:30-1pm. $5.25, includes skates. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Saturday Farmers Market; Chico. Enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, soaps & much more. 7:30am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine. 2nd & Wall Sts. (530)893-FARM. Saturday Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Children of all ages will enjoy this weekly storytime. 11am & 2pm. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. StoryTail Tutors; Chico Branch Library. Wonderful program for beginning readers & for struggling or reluctant readers. Children ages 5-11 read to trained, certified therapy dogs in a relaxing environment. 4th Saturday, 2pm. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Summer Pollinator Count Activity; Chico. Help Gateway Science Museum record how many bees, flies, moths & butterflies visit the garden’s summer-blooming flowers. All ages. 1-3pm. Activity free with museum admission, $5-$7. Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade. (530)898-4121. Yo-Yo Club Practice; Chico. Develop your yo-yo skills with free lessons & practice. 12-2pm. Meet in Diamond Alley behind Bird in Hand, 320 Broadway. (530)893-0545. Family Night Skate At Cal Skate; Chico. Special family rate. Saturdays, 6:30-9pm. See the 4th. Roo’s Zoo Kids’ Skate Session; Chico. Ages 10 & under. Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30am. See the 4th. Toddler/Preschool Music Class; Chico. A fun
music class for young children through age 5. Toddlers: 10:30am; Preschoolers: 11:15am. Drop-ins welcome. See the 4th.. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with black-light bowling & music. Fri/Sat, 9pm-1am. See the 3rd.
SHASTA COUNTY
A Red Carpet Affair; Redding. California Dance Company presents its 20th-anniversary production! You will be blown away by incredible dancers, songs from your favorite movies, & an audience costume contest at intermission with fantastic prizes! All ages. 6:30pm. $17/presale, $20/door. Redding Civic Auditorium, 700 Auditorium Dr. (530)365-7749. A Walk With Turtle Bay’s Horticulture Manager; Redding. Bring a notebook & camera for this participant-driven program. Tour the gardens with frequent stops for discussions about (what else?) plants! 10:30am. Free w/park or garden admission ($4-$16). Turtle Bay Exploration Park, West Garden Entrance, 1100 Arboretum Dr. (530)242-3178. Dancing With The Stars: Shasta County Style; Redding. Six community members, matched up with experienced dancers, compete as audience members vote with their wallets. Proceeds benefit One SAFE Place, a refuge for victims of domestic violence. $10-$25. All ages. 7pm. Cascade Theatre, 1733 Market St. (530)243-8877.
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GOING PLACES JUNE Free Swim Assessments; Redding. Learn what level your child should be in for Swim School at the YMCA. 9-11am. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Girl Scout Program: Night At The Museum; Redding. What really happens in a museum at night? Find out at an exciting overnight at Turtle Bay Exploration Park & earn a “Night at the Museum” patch in the morning! Girl Scouts will explore the museum & discover what occurs through special activities. 6pm-8am. $27-$38. Turtle Bay Exploration Park. 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Imagination Playground; Redding. Enjoy a tabletop version of amazing blue blocks. Play, create & build alongside Turtle Bay volunteers. 10:30am-12:30pm. Free with Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Junior Firefighter Program; Whiskeytown. Children join firefighters to learn how they manage fire. Learn the role fire plays in the ecosystems of national parks during this hands-on activity. Children completing the program earn a Junior Firefighter Badge. Sat, 11am. Meet at the Oak Bottom Amphitheater, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. (530) 246-1225. Junior Ranger Program; Whiskeytown. Children & adults of all ages (geared for ages 6 to 12) can learn about preserving & protecting park resources while making new friends during this special one-hour activity that explores the wonders of Whiskeytown. Sat, 10am. Meet at the Oak Bottom Amphitheater, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. (530) 246-1225. Kids Club Craft Workshop; Redding. Kids ages 3 & up are invited to make a fun craft in this mini-workshop. 10am, 10:30am, 11am & 11:30am. $2/class. Michaels, 1070 Hilltop Dr. (530)223-9514. Kids On Wheels; Redding. For parents & children ages 10 & under. Sat, 10-11:30am, during the school year. $3.50 kids; $2/skating parents; includes skates. Viking Skate Country, 735 Auditorium Dr. (530)246-3900. Saturday Redding Farmers Market. Enjoy a great selection of farm-fresh produce & handmade products. 7:30am-12pm, thru Dec 17. 777 Cypress Ave., behind the City Center. (530)226-7100. Singing The Blues Festival; Anderson. Bask in the blues as award-winning artists share their musical talents. Performers include Lydia Pense & Cold Blood, Lisa Mann, Crooked-eye Tommy, Odessa, & The Blackwell Brothers. Concessions available. All ages. $10-$25. 1-9pm. Anderson River Park, 2800 Rupert Rd. (530)378-6656. Stand Up Paddleboard Clinic; Whiskeytown. Flat Water SUPing is a healthy, low-impact, & environmentally friendly paddle sport that appeals to both the young & the young-at-heart. Ages 8 & up. 5:45-7:45pm. $35, SUP provided. Whiskey Creek Boat Launch, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. (530)225-4095. Toddler Time At Rare Air; Redding. Rare Air trampoline park opens their doors before normal business hours for little ones to jump at their own pace & comfort level. Sat 9-10am. $6/jumper, parent free (jump socks required, $3). Rare Air Trampoline Park, 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206. Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy docent led walks to view & learn more about wild horses & burros. These amazing animals live peaceful & free lives on 5,000 acres with variety of other animal species & plant life. All ages. Wed & Sat, 10am-4pm, thru Dec. Free. Wild Horse Sanctuary, 5796 Wilson Hill Rd. (530)474-5770. Adventure Recreation Saturday Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. 1-3pm. $5. See the 4th.
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THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES Family Fun Day At All Fired Up; Redding. Enjoy painting ceramics with specialty paints & various creative tools. All ages. Sat, 11am-7pm. See the 4th. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. Galaxy Gymnastics Saturday Open Gym For Youth; Redding. Ages 5-14. 10:30am-12:30pm. See the 4th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Saturday Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised., spacious gym. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 12-2pm. See the 4th. Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling, laser light show, music & fun. Fri & Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 3rd. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. Bowling with music & light show. Fri, 9-11pm & Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 3rd. Skate & Dance Night; Redding. For tweens & young teens. Sat, Skate 7-9pm; Dance 9-11pm. See the 4th.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
“Hand-Built Flair” Studio Time For Teens & Parents; Mt. Shasta. A journey of clay creativity bonds parents & teens through shared exploration. Make plates, bowls, mugs, bottles, pie plates or woven baskets, depending on experience. Repeat class to learn more! 3-5pm. $49/duo, pre-reg required.. Shasta ClayWorks, 612 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)925-3792. Roller Skating At Siskiyou Ice Rink; Mt. Shasta. With the ice melted, come skate on wheels at the expanded NHL-sized rink. Saturdays, 2-7pm. $3
admission, skate rentals & protective gear +$2 if needed; ages 5 & under free (bring skatesfor little ones). Located at Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Dr. (530)926-1715. Ballroom Technique Class; Mt. Shasta. Learn ballroom dance techniques from pro instructors. Sats, 9:45-11:45am. See the 4th.
SOUTHERN OREGON
2016 Southern Oregon Lavender Festival. A multi-sensory lavender experience awaits you: walk among thousands of lavender plants. Nestled among the vineyards & tranquil fields of Southern Oregon’s Applegate Valley are four unique family-run farms, & a nursery & a garden offering U-pick lavender flowers, exquisite lavender products & crafts, essential oil distillation, & potted lavender plants. June 24-26. Find map & info online at www.southernoregonlavendertrail.com.
TEHAMA COUNTY
“Market By The River” Chamber Farmers Market; Red Bluff. Purchase fresh local fruits & vegetables, browse the offerings of many vendors, & enjoy the City River Park. 7:30am-12pm, thru 9/24. River Park, 100 Main St. (530)527-6220. “The Saturday Market” Farmers Market; Red Bluff. Year-round certified market features locally grown products including veggies, fruit, nuts, meats, honey, eggs, & artisan food products & crafts. 8am-12:30pm, rain or shine. Home Depot Parking Lot, 2650 Main St. (530)514-3365. Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. For all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal projects. Th/F, 12:30-2:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm; Sat, 12:30-2:30pm. See the 2nd.
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Gold Panning At Lake Oroville. Learn how to pan for real gold. Sundays, 1-2pm. All ages. Free, by pre-reg (space limited). Lake Oroville Visitor’s Center, 917 Kelly Ridge Rd. (530)538-2219. Junior Ranger Program: Turtles; Lake Oroville. Kids ages 7-12 learn about different topics related to nature & recreation in a weekly program. Today’s topic is “Turtles,” presented by reptile expert Bob Trank. Sundays, 10-11am, thru 8/7. Lake Oroville Visitor’s Center, 917 Kelly Ridge Rd. (530)538-2219. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30-7pm); Racing on Thu & Sun (5pm). All ages. See the 2nd. SUP Yoga At Forebay Aquatic Center; Oroville. Join Lisa Weber for Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) Yoga. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. 8-9:30am. See the 5th.
SHASTA COUNTY
Rockin’ Down The Hiway In Concert; Redding. Get two shows for the price of one as Rockin’ Down the Hiway, best known for their roadthemed songs, also perform a tribute to the Doobie Brothers. All ages. $15-$20. 4pm & 7pm. Cascade Theatre, 1733 Market St. Tickets: (530)246-1292. Sunday Farmers Market At Turtle Bay; Redding. Buy local & get nothing but the best for your family. Wide selection of certified local fruits, vegetables & artisan goods. 8am-12pm, thru 10/9. Turtle Bay parking lot, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)226-7100. Super Sunday Bowling At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling from 9-11pm. $8, includes shoes. 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Sun, Mon, Tue & Fri, 6:308:30pm. See the 3rd. Walk On The Wild Side Animal Show; Redding. A fun-filled educational live wildlife show. TuesSun,11am & 12pm. See the 5th.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Family Pottery Hour; Mt. Shasta. Create something special in a cheerful studio. Learn hand-building skills to create mugs, vases, decorations & more. All ages. Sun, 1-3pm, choose any hour. $20, includes 2 lbs of clay, glazing & firing. Shasta Clayworks Pottery, 612 S Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)925-3792.
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2016 Southern Oregon Lavender Festival. A multi-sensory lavender experience awaits you: walk among thousands of lavender plants. Nestled among the vineyards & tranquil fields of Southern Oregon’s Applegate Valley are four unique family-run farms, & a nursery & a garden offering U-pick lavender flowers, exquisite lavender products & crafts, essential oil distillation, & potted lavender plants. June 24-26. Find map & info online at southernoregonlavendertrail.com.
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“Decoded - Music Mysteries Revealed” Music Camp; Chico. Want to know note names, master “scaley” monsters, conquer chords, or make a simple melody? It’s all here in a fun week of music Sudoku, singing, boomwhackers, keyboards, & kazoos! Ages 8 & up. June 27-July 1, 2-3pm. $65. The Wright Keys Academy of Musical Arts, 556 Vallombrosa Ave. (530)781-2224.
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Fun With Composers Music Camp: Pirate Island; Chico. Come aboard for the adventures of Sneaky Sam, a dancing pirate. Camp includes singing, movement, storytelling, drama, games & crafts. Ages 6-8. June 27-30, 10am-12pm. $150. The Wright Keys Academy of Musical Arts, 556 Vallombrosa Ave. (530)781-2224. FunLand Extreme Fun Summer Day Camps; Chico. A fun, active alternative to the “normal” summer camp! Indoor & outdoor activities include: dodge ball, ping pong, basketball, ultimate Frisbee, arts & crafts, skating, kickball, water activities, miniature golfing & batting cages, Ages 5-12. 6/27-7/1, 9am-1pm or 5pm. $120-$150 per week; lunch option avail. Cal Skate at FunLand, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Beginning Guitar Classes: Ages 8-10; Chico. Young beginning guitar players learn notes, rhythm, chords & simple songs to amaze family & friends. Mondays, 4-5pm, June 6-Aug 8. See the 6th. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Enjoy fun hands-on science enrichment activities with your young child. Ages infants – 5yrs welcome! Mon & Tues, 10:30am-12pm. See the 6th. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Ages infant – 5yrs. M/Tu/Th/F, 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm. See the 2nd. Toddler/Preschool Music Class; Chico. A fun music class for young children through age 5. Toddlers: 10:30am; Preschoolers: 11:15am. Drop-ins welcome. See the 4th. Tot Time; Paradise. Enjoy quality time with your toddler doing arts & crafts, music & other activities. Mon, 11:15am. See the 6th.
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Preschool Story Hour; Corning Library. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. Mon, 10am. Free. 740 Third St. (530)824-7050. Summer Fun Zone Day Camp: Symphony Of The 5 Senses; Red Bluff. Kids will enjoy a variety of games, arts, crafts, & activities that introduce the wonderful ways our senses – sight, sound, smell, taste & touch – work together. Ages 5-12. June 27July 1, 2pm-5:30pm. $50. Red Bluff Parks & Recreation, 1500 South Jackson St. (530)527-8177. Playtime Pals Playgroup; Red Bluff. Parent organized playgroup includes play, crafts, snacks, & field trips. M, 10-11:30am. See the 6th.
Adaptive Aquatics Program; Redding. Designed for children with physical & developmental disabilities & who are not yet ready for standard swimming lessons. Participants learn basic & developmentally appropriate swimming skills. M-Th, 12:10-12:45pm, 6/27-30. $30/session. Redding Aquatic Center, 44 Quartz Hill Rd.(530)225-4095. Babies, Books, & Play At The Redding Library. A fun playtime for babies ages 0-2yrs & their caregivers. Mondays, 10:30am. Free. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Game Night At The Redding Library; Redding. Children of all ages can come play board games & video games in the library’s Storyroom. Mon, 4-5:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Skateboard Camp; Redding. A great starter camp for ages 6-13 to learn to rip the skate park, riding the transitions, grinding the rails or just cruising the flatland. Students will learn balance, technique, placement & transitions. 6/27-30, 7:30am-12pm. $100/session. Skate Park & Teen Center, 54 Quartz Hill Rd.(530)225-4095. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Sun, Mon, Tue & Fri, 6:308:30pm. See the 3rd. Kidfit Classes; Redding. Kids ages 5-10 have a great time moving & playing while increasing flexibility, balance & motor skills. Mondays 5-6pm. See the 6th. Memorable Monday At All Fired Up; Redding. Families share time together creating in an art studio atmosphere. 11am-5pm. See the 6th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Monday Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 7-8pm. See the 6th.
Co-ed Rugby Camp; Yreka. Siskiyou Family YMCA presents this exciting two-hand touch rugby program. All equipment provided. Ages 9-14. June 27-29, 9-11am. $30-$50. Yreka High School Varsity Softball Field, 400 Preece Way (530)842-0613. Mt. Shasta Farmers Market. Fresh local produce, plants, flowers, herbs, eggs, meats, baked items, tamales & other delightful hand-made goods. Cal Fresh EBT, WIC & senior farmer’s market coupons accepted. Mondays, 3:30-6pm, thru 10/17. 400 block of N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)925-0187. Painting For Kids & Teens Classes; Mt. Shasta. Participants learn basic techniques, composition & styles of painting & coloring. Runs in 3-session classes per painting at the simplest level; takes longer to complete complex paintings. Ages 8-18. Mondays, 3-4:30pm, join anytime! $30/3 sessions, includes supplies; pre-reg. A Melo Place, 417 Chestnut St. (530)859-1296. Summer Fun Camp; Weed. Designed for children ages 5-12 to enjoy a mix of crafts, activities & sports galore! Full curriculum of art & science actibities. M-Th, 9am-4pm, June 27-30. Bel Air Park (and nearby areas, including the Weed Community Pool). (530)938-9914. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:305:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st. PAL: Play & Learn Group; Mt. Shasta. Play & learn with your young child through exploration, creativity & sensory play in this facilitated weekly group. Ages 0-5 years. Mondays, 10:30am-12pm. See the 6th.
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Blue Oak School Tour; Chico. Explore the creative & academic facets that Waldorf education offers. Take a guided tour of Blue Oak School’s classrooms with Director of Education Shannon O’Laughlin. Get to know the school’s community & philosophies so you can decide if the school is the right fit for your child. 9-11am. Free, space limited, call to reserve your spot. 450 W East Ave. (530)879-7483. Play Chess; Chico. Learn to play chess with Chico Library teen volunteers. All ages welcome. Tues, 3-5pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Preschool Storytime At Chico Library. Stories, songs & crafts for ages 3-5. Two sessions: Tue, 10am & 11am. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Cheap Skate Night At Cal Skate; Chico. This fun night of roller skating features weekly themes, games & family “hits” music. 6:30-8:30pm. See the 7th. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd. Newborn Parenting Class: “Baby Massage Basics”; Chico. Parents with babies 0-3mos learn current information to promote infant wellness & safety. 10:30am-12pm. $15. See the 7th. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Enjoy fun hands-on science enrichment activities with your young child. Ages infants – 5yrs welcome! Mon & Tues, 10:30am-12pm. See the 6th. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30-7pm); Racing on Thu & Sun (5pm). All ages. See the 2nd. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Ages infant – 5yrs. M/Tu/Th/F, 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm. See the 2nd.
SHASTA COUNTY
Family Jump Time At Rare Air; Redding. Bring the whole gang for a jumping experience in a funfilled environment – it’s healthy, active fun. Choose your 2-hour jump time Tuesdays between 2-8pm. $10/person (min.2 jumpers). Rare Air Trampoline Park, 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206. Marilyn Miller Farmers Market; Redding. Enjoy fresh farm produce & handmade goodies.
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Beginning Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. All ages. Tue, 6:45-7:45pm. See the 7th. Grow & Learn Play Group; Weed. Come enjoy facilitated creative fun with your child. Children take home a book to keep. Ages 0-5. Tue, 10-11am. Free. See the 7th. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:305:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.
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All ages. Tuesdays, 7:30am-12pm, thru 10/11. Shasta Center parking lot, 1700 Churn Creek Rd. (530)226-7100. Preschool Page Turners; Redding Library. Children ages 3-6 years enjoy storytime, a craft project & music. 10:30am. Free. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Read & Sing Storytime; Redding Library. Focusing on musical themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Tu, 10:30am. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Redding Library Teen Movie Night. Redding Library offers movies as well as books! Teens can gather at the library to enjoy stories through film & meet new friends this summer. Check online for a list of movies. Ages 13-18. 4pm. Free. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Storytime; Redding. Weekly storytime geared for ages 0-5, all ages welcome. 10-10:30am. Shasta Community Health Center’s Pediatrics waiting room, 1035 Placer St. (530)229-5124. Adventure Recreation Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. Tu/Th/F, 10am-12pm & Sat, 1-3pm. See the 2nd. Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All bikes, categories & ages welcome to participate. Tue/Fri, 6pm. See the 2nd. Chess Group Fun; Redding. Players enjoy games of chess while instructors observe, give advice & facilitate the fun. All ages & levels. Tu, 6-7:30pm. Free. See the 7th. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Sun, Mon, Tue & Fri, 6:308:30pm. See the 3rd. G-Force Gymnastics Tuesday Classes; Redding. Kinder-gym (ages 3-5) 4-4:45pm. Tumble-fun (ages 6+) 4-5pm. See the 7th. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Tuesday Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 7-8pm. See the 7th. Teen Advisory Board Meeting; Redding. Join the team. Members help plan teen-specific programs at the library during these fun meetings. School community service hours available. Tu, 6-7:30pm. See the 7th.
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Babies Love Books; Chico. Babies ages 18 months & younger will enjoy this special story time. 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Chico Wednesday Farmers Market; Chico. Enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, soaps & much more. 7:30am-1pm, yearround, rain or shine. North Valley Plaza, Pillsburry Rd. (530)893-FARM.
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GOING PLACES JUNE Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:305:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Preschool Story Hour; Red Bluff Library. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. 9:30am. 645 Madison St. (530)527-0604. Wednesday Night Farmers Market; Red Bluff. Kids activities from 5:30-7:30pm. Purchase fresh local fruits & vegetables, browse the goods of many local vendors & enjoy live music too. All ages. 5-8pm, thru 9/7. Washington & Pine Sts. (530)527-6220.
Take part in Gateway Science Museum's Summer Pollinator Count by helping record how many bees, moths, butterflies and other bugs visit the summer flowers in Gateway's garden. See the 25th (Butte County).
Homeschool Skate; Chico. Homeschoolers can enjoy an afternoon of roller skating. All ages. Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30pm. $6.75, includes quad skates rental. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Kooky Birds Skate Lesson & Session; Chico. Young skaters can take a skate class & have fun skating after. Taught by a certified instructor from the Chico Artistic Skate Club. Ages 8 & under. W, 9:30-11am. $5.50, includes skates, parents skate free. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Mid-Week Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Geared for ages preschool & younger. W, 11am. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. PreK Storytime & Craft At Oroville Library. Enjoy songs, stories & a craft geared for ages 3-5. 11am12pm. Free. 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. South Chico (SoChi) Certified Farmers Market. Fresh produce, flowers & more. 3-7pm. 435 West 16th St. The Book Club; Paradise. Parents can rediscover the joys of reading, while children enjoy their own book club at the same time, & decorate a book tote. Books provided, RSVP to ensure yours. For parents & their children 0-5yrs. 2nd & 4th Wed, 10:15-11am. Free. Paradise Ridge Family Resource Center, 6249 Skyway. (530)872-3896. Beginning Guitar Classes: Ages 11-14; Chico. Students learn notes, rhythm, chords, instrument care & more. 4-5pm, June 8-Aug 10. See the 8th. “Just For Fun” Preschool Activities; Chico. Hands-on parent-child activities in a fun drop-in Montessori environment. Ages infants – 5yrs. Wed, 10:30am. See the 1st. SUP Yoga At Forebay Aquatic Center; Oroville. Join Lisa Weber for SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) Yoga. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. See the 1st. Tiny Tumbling Class; Chico. Children ages 2-8 learn basic tumbling skills & flexibility using a tumble track, spring floor & pit. Wed, 4-4:30pm. See the 1st.
SHASTA COUNTY
Burney Farmers Market; Burney. Offer farm-fresh produce & other goods. Wed, 3-6pm, thru Oct 17. Burney Sporting Goods parking lot, 37427 Highway 299 E. (530)226-7100. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Wed. Open Gym; Redding. Ages 8 & up can practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym. 7-8pm. $5. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Obstacle Course Activity At Redding Library. Ready for a challenge? The library’s obstacle
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course activity will put your skills to the test. All ages. 10:30am. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Preschool Storytime; Cottonwood. Join the storytime each week for stories, songs & a fun craft geared for ages 0-5. Wed, 11:30am-12:30pm. Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St. (530)347-4818. Read & Play Story Time; Redding Library. This innovative story time focuses on sensory practices. Children of all ages welcome, especially those with special needs. Wed, 3:30pm-4:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Storytime Wednesday At Washington Plaza; Redding. Children can listen to stories, create a make & take craft, enjoy snacks, & more. Activities geared for ages 2-5 but all children welcome. 4th Wed, 10:30-12pm. Free. Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, 2400 Washington Ave. (530)241-0552. Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy docent led walks to view & learn more about wild horses & burros. These amazing animals live peaceful & free lives on 5,000 acres with variety of other animal species & plant life. All ages. Wed & Sat, 10am-4pm, thru Dec. Free. Wild Horse Sanctuary, 5796 Wilson Hill Rd. (530)474-5770. Alateen Meeting; Redding. Support group for teens affected by someone else’s drinking. Wed, 6:30-7:30pm. See the 1st. Parent Group: Discipline That Works; Redding. Free parent support group that’s based on the Triple P positive parenting program. Wed, 6-7:30pm. See the 1st. Square Dancing; Anderson. Remember how much fun it was to square dance? Bring the family to learn how on Wed. eves. Beginning lesson 7-8pm; stay & dance until 9:30pm. Ages 5 & up. See the 1st.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Children’s Storytime At Dunsmuir Library. Children of all ages (infants welcome) enjoy stories & a snack. Adult must accompany child. 3:30-4:30pm. 5714 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-2035. Songs & Stories At Mt. Shasta Library. Children ages 0-5 enjoy fun stories & sing along to music. An adult must accompany young children. 10:30am. 515 East Alma St. (530)926-2031. Yreka Farmers Market. Farm fresh produce & more. Wed, 11am-2pm, thru Oct. Tractor Supply Co. parking lot, 1455 S. Main St., Yreka. (530)436-2610. Ballroom Dance Classes: Beginning/Intermediate; Mt. Shasta. Learn the smooth & Latin dances, & how to lead or follow. W, 6:45-7:45pm. See the 1st.
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Afternoon Storytime At Chico Library. Stories & crafts for ages 12 & under. Th, 3pm. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Downtown Chico’s Thursday Night Market; Chico. Celebrating 20 years! This festive, weekly certified market is filled with family fun & a bounty of farm-fresh produce, mouth-watering locally prepared foods, booths featuring local artisans & small businesses, live music & entertainment for all ages. The KIDS ZONE features Chico Children’s Museum’s Imagination Playground. 6-9pm. Broadway between 2nd & 5th Sts. (530)345-6500. Hooks & Needlers Sewing Circle; Paradise. For those who love to knit & crochet; bring your projects. All ages.12pm. Free. Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Infant & Toddler Storytime; Paradise. Songs, story & music for little ones ages 0-3. 10am. Free. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Preschool Storytime At Durham Library. Enjoy stories, songs & a craft. Geared for ages 2-5. Thursdays, 10am. Free. 2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835. Spanish Storytime At Gridley Library. Stories, crafts & activities – everyone is welcome! Thursdays, 10:30am. 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. Butte Homeschoolers’ Park Day; Chico. All homeschoolers welcome. Th, 1-4pm. Free. See the 2nd. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd. Creative Art Activities; Chico. Enjoy hands-on art activities with your child in a drop-in Montessori environment. Designed for infants & children through age 5, with their parent/caretaker. Th & Fri, starts 10:30am. See the 2nd. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30-7pm); Racing on Thu & Sun (5pm). All ages. See the 2nd. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Ages infant – 5yrs. M/Tu/Th/F, 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm. See the 4th. Toddler/Preschool Music Class; Chico. A fun music class for young children through age 5. Toddlers: 4pm; Preschoolers: 4:30pm. Drop-ins welcome. See the 2nd.
GLENN COUNTY
Orland Farmers Market. Offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, cheeses, nuts, specialty oils, food/baked goods, arts & crafts. Thursdays, 8am-12pm, thru Aug 25. Parking lot near Grocery Outlet, 1026 South St. (530)514-3837.
SHASTA COUNTY
Anderson Farmers Market; Anderson. Farm-fresh produce & handmade crafts & goods. Th, 7:30am12pm, thru Oct 13. Shasta Outlets Parking Lot, 1699 Hwy 273. (530)226-7100. Anderson Library Summer Reading Program. Storytime & craft for children. Thursdays, 3:30pm, thru July 28. Free. 3200 W. Center St. (530)365-7685. Kayaking On Whiskeytown Lake; Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. From experienced kayakers to those who have never lifted a paddle, an afternoon on Whiskeytown Lake offers a perfect mix of relaxation & exercise. Teens & adults. Free, by pre-reg; sign up at the Redding Library Reference Desk. 5:30pm. Whiskeytown Lake, Brandy Creek Lot B. (530)245-7252. Little Explorers: Music & Movement; Redding. What makes you move and groove? Join Turtle Bay docents for fun activities & stories exploring music & sound. For ages 2-5 & their caregivers. Th, 10am. Free w/park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Market Street Faire; Redding. Farmers market, family activities, art displays, demos, variety of vendors. Thursdays, 5-8:30pm, thru July 28. Market Street Promenade, downtown Redding. (530)243-7773. Mommy & Me Dance; Redding. Fun weekly ongoing dance class for toddlers & parents. Get your wiggles out! Thursdays, 8:45-9:30am. Free. California Dance Company, 2620 Larkspur Lane. (530)365-7749. Read & Create Story Time; Redding Library. Focusing on art themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Th, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Adventure Recreation Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. Tu/Th/F, 10am-12pm & Sat, 1-3pm. See the 2nd. G-Force Gymnastics Thursday Classes; Redding. Kinder-gym (ages 3-5) 4-4:45pm; Tumble-fun (ages 6 +) 4-5pm. See the 2nd. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Thurs. Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 7-8pm. See the 2nd. Thankful Thursday At All Fired Up; Redding. Bring in a canned food item today & your studio fee is waived. All ages. 11am-5pm. See the 2nd.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Intermediate Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. Fun, supportive environment develops technique & skills. Solo dancers of all ages welcome. Th, 6:45-7:45pm. See the 2nd. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:305:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. For all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal projects. Th/F, 12:30-2:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm; Sat, 12:30-2:30pm. See the 2nd.
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