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CONTENTS 6 Be the Change Building a Healthy, Connected Community By Ashley Talmadge 7 Plates for People – and the Planet By Skye Kinkade 10 Reading with Your Child: An Investment with Lifelong Rewards By Anna Zernone Giorgi

12 Localicious Glorious Greens Year Round! By Ashley Talmadge 18 Love Your Home From the Outside In With a Little Feng Shui By Tami Graham 21 Building Community Enriches Lives By Heather Jones

23 From the Mouths of Babes Cartoon By Jerry King 29 For the Love of Singing: Through the Musical Door By Jenna Christophersen 31 Going Places Family Events Calendar 41 Childcare & Preschool Directory

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14 Stone Source / Christian Cabinets 15 Light it Up Solar & Electric 16 House to Home 17 The Bean & Mercantile

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On the Cover: Discover Earth Eco Mercantile is a locally owned shop in the North State that brings the community together with retail that supports the local economy and the environment at large. The shop features natural and organic items, some of which are produced in the North State, and serves as a community hub where you’re sure to bump into someone you know. On that particular Sunday the Westlake and Shertz Families enjoy a stroll in downtown Red Bluff – where Main Street still exists! 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

What makes a house a home? Things like treasured items, the smell of home-cooked meals, loved ones, pets, a comfortable couch, or perhaps your brand-new countertops can all evoke pride and contentment. Our March edition is dedicated to Home Sweet Home and the many aspects of making a house into a home. Of course, Home Sweet Home isn’t just referring to your humble abode – it also includes your community. Creating thriving neighborhoods for families to grow, learn, and play is a vital part of loving where you live. Our readers spoke to us about what makes their community a good place to raise children; this is what they value: • Safe and clean parks, playgrounds and walking trails • Space for outdoor family activities, sports and dogs • Fun indoor places to go during inclement weather • Community support groups for all ages • Playgrounds and parent-child activity classes • Farmers markets and outdoor cafés • Family-oriented restaurants and fine dining for date nights

OUR SUPPORTIVE ADVERTISERS INCLUDE: Academy of Personalized Learning......................................... 26, 53 Adventure Recreation Center............... 7 All Fired Up.......................................... 22 Amy Brown Child Portraiture............... 2 Anderson New Technology High School.......................................... 26 Antique Cottage & Garden................. 16 Arc of Butte County............................. 16 Avalon Portraiture................................. 2 Bella Art Works.................................... 37 Bethel Christian School....................... 45 Bill's Wonder Show.............................. 46 Blue Oak Charter School..................... 25 Brown Eyed Gal Vintage Home.......... 16 Butte College Foster Kinship ............... 3 Cascade Union Elementary School District................................................... 56 Chico Country Day School ............ 25, 30 Chico Oaks Adventist School.............. 45 Children's Community Charter School...................................... 24 Christian Cabinets................................ 14 CORE Butte Charter School................. 25 Corning Ford........................................ 47 Crystal Amen Photography................... 2

Dale's Carpet & Design........................ 16 Design Time and Tile ...................... 3, 16 Discover Earth Eco Mercantile............ 16 Dr. Sheva Nickravesh............................ 39 Eagles Nest Resale Shop...................... 37 ECI Flooring.......................................... 37 Ever After Antiques & Vintage Chic....16 Evergreen Institute of Excellence....... 26 Evergreen School District.................... 30 Factory Mattress Outlet....................... 16 Fairchild Medical Group...................... 37 Far Northern Regional Center............ 10 First 5 ..................................................... 8 Forest Ranch Charter School............... 26 Funny Faces.......................................... 46 Golden Eagle Charter School.............. 24 Grand Buffet.......................................... 5 Grocery Outlet..................................... 33 Half Price Plumbing............................. 18 Healthy Nutrition Month.................... 32 Henson Equestrians ............................ 18 Higher Ground Counseling................... 7 Hometech Charter School................... 24 In Motion Fitness .................................. 2 Inspire School of Arts and Sciences.... 25 Kevin Shearer, D.D.S............................ 37

• Community involvement with extracurricular activities for school-age children • Ways to get involved with community and get to know people • Good communication to the public that these things exist North State Parent magazine takes pride in connecting communities and offering parenting resources along with great suggestions for fun and exciting events. Remember to check out our monthly calendar to find out more about local gatherings. If you would like to share information about your local events in our Going Places calendar send an email to calendar@northstateparent.com by the 10th of the month prior to the event. Hope to see you around the neighborhood!

Kid Time Children's Museum.............. 29 KidsPark ................................................. 5 Lake Shasta Caverns............................ 50 Lassen Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA).................................. 26 Les Schwab........................................... 21 Light it Up Solar & Electric.................. 15 Lincoln Street School........................... 26 Lucille's Tavolino.................................. 37 M.C. Hunter Photography..................... 2 Mattole Valley Charter School............ 24 Modern Image Photography................ 2 Monarch Charter School..................... 26 Montessori Infant Community of Shady Oaks...................................... 42 Moore & Pascarella.............................. 51 New Day Academy............................... 25 Nicole Roberts Photography................. 2 Nor Cal Elite......................................... 55 Nord Country School........................... 25 North Valley Catholic Social Services (NVCSS)........................ 40 Northen Valley Indian Health (NVIH)....40 Old Town Marketplace........................ 16 Orchard Nutrition Center.................... 38 Oroville Christian School..................... 45

Tami and Pamela having fun in the heart of the home, the kitchen, creating meals with joy for family, friends and community. Photo by Violet Carter.

Physicians Plan..................................... 35 Pivot Charter School............................ 25 Prime Martial Arts............................... 46 Providence Christian School................ 45 Raven Tree Wild Bird & Nature Shop..................................... 37 Red Bluff Performing Arts Centre...... 43 Redding Christian School.................... 45 Redding Civic Auditorium................... 28 Redding Co-op Preschool.................... 40 Redding Dental Group........................ 22 Redding Electric Utility (REU)............. 55 Redding School Of The Arts ............... 27 Redding STEM Academy..................... 27 Rocky Point Charter School........... 27, 29 Science Works Hands-On Museum..... 42 ServiceMaster Clean............................ 46 Shasta County Independent Study Charter....................................... 27 Shasta Elementary School .................. 49 Shasta Head Start ............................... 34 Shasta Midwives Birth Center............. 37 Sherwood Montessori ........................ 48 Simpson University.............................. 11 Six Rivers Photography.......................... 2 Sole Revival Reflexology .................... 37

South Shasta County Youth Arts (SSCYA).............................. 49 Stellar Charter School.................... 23, 27 Stone Source ....................................... 14 Tamara's Healing Garden.................... 37 Tamera C. Trindade, Attorney at Law................................... 38 Tehama County Department of Education......................................... 43 Tehama County Department of Social Services.................................. 43 Tehama County Education Foundation........................................... 43 Tehama eLearning Academy (TELA).............................. 26, 55 Tehama Family Fitness......................... 43 The Bean & Mercantile........................ 17 The McConnell Foundation ................. 5 Tri Counties Bank................................... 9 Turtle Bay Exploration Park.......... 19, 55 WaterSprites Swim School ................. 36 Whiskeytown Environmental Camp.... 19 Whittenberg Country School.............. 43 Whole Earth & Watershed Festival.... 44 Wildflower Open Classroom............... 25 Wyntour Gardens................................ 16

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be the change By Ashley Talmadge

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Building a Healthy, Connected Community W

hen Steve Naiman founded the Growing Healthy Children Walk & Run (GHC), he had a mission: Bring the community together for a day of fun by promoting an active lifestyle and good nutrition. The event is now in its 11th year and organizers expect up to a thousand participants at the 2017 event on Saturday, April 15, in Chico at Bidwell Park. It’s easy to see why it is so popular. In addition to its signature non-competitive 1-mile and 5K races, GHC showcases locally available foods and family-friendly activities. “It’s more than a run,” says Steve enthusiastically. “We have something for everyone – martial arts demonstrations, Zumba, music, food samples and local celebrities, along with health and education information. It’s a great way to be active, enjoy good food, and just have a good time together. And it’s all at no cost. Everyone is welcome.” Steve’s desire to build a healthy, connected community seems like a natural progression. He developed an interest in nutrition as a teen. Later, the “Green Revolution” of the ‘70s caught his attention as he considered the looming problems of feeding the world’s growing population. His studies brought him from the East Coast to Northern California where he earned a Master’s degree in dietetics from the Nutrition and Food Science program at California State University, Chico. In his current position at Ampla Health, he often assists “underserved” members of the community, including immigrants and and people experiencing poverty or homelessness. “Often my clients don’t have good access to healthy food,” he says. “And limited resources may prevent them from engaging in healthy habits like regular exercise.” Deanna Reed is a community outreach coordinator at Enloe Medical Center, and has worked on a variety of projects with Steve, including GHC and the annual Dia del Campesino festival, which honors our region’s farmworkers. She says Steve has developed innumerable community connections over the years. “He has such a good heart,” Deanna says, “and his commitment to improve the lives of our underserved residents resonates with people. They know the work he does is so important.” We asked Steve a few questions: What do you love most about your community? “It’s really a combination of the many wonderful people and the beauty of our natural environment. As a whole, our community is kind and caring. It’s easy to find people who are willing to help out with a project. The GHC is a good example. We simply couldn’t pull it off without the dedication and hard work of many volunteers, agencies and businesses in the community. I also love the unique landscape of Northern California – the hillsides and trees, but also the open spaces. Sometimes on my runs through the countryside I’ll pass a horse farm, and the horses start galloping along the fence line with me. That’s quite a thrill!”

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What has motivated you to be such an active member of the community? “I’m the child of Holocaust survivors. When my parents arrived in New York City in 1950 with just the clothes they were wearing, numerous social service programs were available to assist them with finding clothes, food vouchers, housing and employment. Their lives were improved immeasurably by these programs and the generosity of others in their community. Their experiences have inspired me to give back to my own community in similar ways.” How has exercise and good nutrition had an impact on you, and why has health become a focal point in your community efforts? “I just turned 60, yet I feel almost as energetic as I did when I was 20. I think being active and paying attention to what I eat is partially responsible for my physical well-being, but also my emotional and spiritual health. Of course, I’d like others to feel those benefits too. I’m always trying to promote the great local food options we have here and helping people find ways to be active.” What have you learned as a community organizer? Do you have a few words of wisdom? “Always be grateful for peoples’ willingness to pitch in and help, and express your appreciation often. I can’t say that enough. When a community works together, there’s no end to what we can do. But everyone needs to feel appreciated for their contribution.” Suzie Lawry-Hall is a supervisor with the University of California CalFresh Nutrition Program and has coordinated the GHC event with Steve for several years. She says his tenacious efforts have strengthened the community by creating non-traditional alliances. “He genuinely cares about equality and ensuring that every voice is heard,” says Suzie. “Steve makes everyone feel important.” Ó Ashley Talmadge is the mother of two boys. She hopes her involvement in a variety of community projects inspires them to "be the change" they wish to see one day.

The mission of our Be the Change column is to feature community members from the North State who are actively making a difference in community life. If you would like to nominate someone who is making a difference, please write to pn@northstateparent.com.

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Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Bidwell Park in Chico. Free! Includes a Family K (1-mile), 5-K Loop , shorter sprints for kids, and lots of fun, plus refreshments, give aways, music & dancing, a health fair, resource tables and more. Preregister by April 10 at www.growinghealthychildrenchico.co m; the first 300 preregistered kids to pick up their race -day packets receive a free T-shirt! Interested in sponsoring or donating? Contact Steve Naiman at (530) 570-2595, naimanst eve@gmail.com, or Suzie Lawry-Hall at (530) 538-7201, sllawry@ ucanr.edu.

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ount Shasta's Cheryl Boerger is saving the planet, one plate at a time. As a community service, she provides reusable plates, cutlery and glasses for various events, fundraisers and meetings in California and Oregon - and she does it all free of charge.

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Since founding Plates for People and the Planet nearly seven years ago, Cheryl estimates she has prevented more than a quarter million plastic or paper items from ending up in a landfill. It also saves the resources used to make disposable items. A Stanford Alumni study shows that it takes about 8 gallons of

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water to make a single paper plate. In contrast, it takes only 3 to 6 gallons of water to wash an entire load of regular dishes, either by hand or in the dishwasher. When her plates are used instead of disposables, Cheryl says she's seen functions go from a dumpster full of trash to just one bag. 8

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Just ask the parent… “The garden is where my children have grown up, sampled fresh fruits and veggies, and eaten a little bit of dirt, too. Everyone at every age has played a rewarding role in our family garden and berry farm. It’s my happy place – the place we come together to relax, help things grow, and help each other grow.”

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t all ages, the Harris children have helped with the planting and tending of their large family garden. Can you guess their favorite part of gardening? No, it’s not the weeding. It’s definitely the eating! The American Dietetic Association recommends 5 to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. A great way to increase these foods in your child’s healthy diet is to involve them in growing it. Michelle Harris is a nutrition educator, mother of three and a lifelong gardener. Parents will appreciate her ideas for growing fresh food – wherever you live – and getting the kids to get up, get out and grow. “Something the kids love about the garden is being able to choose, taste and harvest fresh food for our meals,” says Michelle. “We grow potatoes, zucchini, onions, all kinds of peppers, tomatoes, lettuce, spinach and kale. When GOOD STUFF children participate in the growing process, they are far more likely to try California Heritage Farms & You-Pick new things and consume a wide variety Berry Patch (Fort Jones) of fruits and vegetables. Plus there is Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries & lots of bending and squatting – good physical activity.” raspberries. Farm tours for groups, from Jobs for Young Gardeners • Help plant garden or containers • Use finger or spoon to dig a hole • Drop seeds in the holes • Water seedlings with watering can • Water larger plants with a hose • Select and pick produce • Wash, help prepare and eat

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Michelle advises parents to make healthy foods a priority, and to be respectful of their child’s preferences. “Children’s senses can be more pronounced than adults, so things can taste stronger to them. They can be sensitive to texture or even to foods touching each other. Introduce new foods slowly, only a few at a time, and encourage them to at least try something. You may need to offer a new item 10 to 15 times before they decide they like it. If they really don’t like something, allow them the respect of a no-thank-you bite.”

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Last year, Cheryl was recognized by the Boulder, Colorado-based public radio station eTown with an eChievement award, which honors “true everyday heroes: folks who are helping to make their communities a better place.” Cheryl says she realized the need for such a service after attending and volunteering at numerous community events. After cleaning up, she says dumpsters would routinely be overflowing with waste, including paper plates, plastic silverware and Styrofoam cups. "Then I thought about all the heavy duty trash bags with paper plates stuffed inside them. They'd just sit in a landfill and never decompose. I thought about all that trash being made by such well-intentioned people,” she says. That's when Cheryl decided to do something about the problem, and began purchasing plates online. She now has enough plates to serve 180 people with matching white dinner, salad and dessert plates. She also offers bowls, silverware, beer glasses, wine glasses and coffee cups. If it’s not necessary for the settings to match, about 400 people can be served. "Many of the dishes are Corelle so they look pretty and are lightweight and non-porous, making them easy to transport, wash and keep clean," she says. “I never in my wildest dreams imagined that my little idea would be this successful. There are so many fundraisers in our community that support so many wonderful causes, and this is my community service to them.” Over the years, Cheryl has spent several thousand dollars of her own money on the project, but she considers it all worth it when she looks at the benefits of working with reuseable items. Many nonprofits and organizations, as well as private parties and weddings, take advantage of Cheryl’s plates. “Brides-to-be sometimes call a year in advance to reserve them,” Cheryl says. Though there is no cost to use the service, items should be returned washed and in the bins they went out in. Donations are gratefully accepted to increase inventory. Cheryl says, “I am more than happy to help other people and communities get a similar program started and I encourage them to seek grants that could possibly fund such an endeavor.” Plates for People inspired Southern Oregon Master Recyclers in Action (SOMRA) to develop their own program in Ashland called “Lend Me A Plate.” Their mission is to promote and facilitate the practice of zero waste. Together with the City of Ashland and their local waste hauler, Recology, Inc., they hope to be up and running this summer. Bob Altaras with SOMRA says, “I learned about Cheryl from the manager of our local co-op market. Not only has she been an inspiration, but she has laid the groundwork for our project – saving us from learning by mistake. It's going to take a bunch of us to equal Cheryl's energy and determination. I'm not sure we would be attempting this without her support and guidance.” If you would like more information or to make a reservation with Plates for People and the Planet, call Cheryl at (530) 926-0304. Ó

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h An Investment wit Lifelong Rewards

arch is National Reading Month and a great time for you to celebrate the benefits of reading to and with your child. Reading aloud can give the youngest listeners a head start in language development and reading readiness years before they attend school. Maintaining that commitment as children mature helps improve comprehension and ex-

Declan, age 7 and his papa Casey May (left to right) enjoy utilizing the Mount Shasta Library, as does Phoenix Faber-Halbrook, age 5. Access to quality literature just makes good sense.

pand vocabularies as they begin to read independently. For all ages, it's a shared activity that enables bonding, encourages communication, and expands horizons. With a minimal investment of time, you can help your child develop a love of reading that will last a lifetime. Helping your child become a lifelong reader starts at birth. Sharing a board book with your infant as you

cuddle establishes reading as a fun and pleasant experience, but there's so much more going on. "We know that babies begin to understand the rhythm of language by listening to stories and listening to language," says Amy Cavalleri, Shasta Early Literacy Partnership (SELP) Coordinator. "Eventually, they begin to associate 11 that words have meaning. As you're sitting there

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. Far Northern Regional Center provides services 24 Months Begin to use two-word and support that allow persons with developmental phrases to communicate. Eat and drink disabilities to live valued and productive lives. independently. Walk up and down stairs.

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Reading with Your Child: An Investment with Lifelong Rewards reading books, they begin to associate the fact that letters combine together to sounds and words, and they start to understand what those words mean. So, it's a whole building block for the child to begin to read themselves." Your child also gains benefits from the fact that we read differently than we speak. By sharing language with children in a different way, parents help small children expand their vocabularies. "When a parent or anyone reads with small children, the way that we read is different from how we talk. That helps children hear the sounds and words differently," says Sarah Vantrease, assistant director of the Butte County Library. "Usually the vocabulary is different when parents are reading with children, so it's an opportunity to talk about words they haven't heard before or concepts they don't know." As children learn about language and words, they start to make connections that enhance reading readiness. "Reading to your children fosters a love of listening and learning. It comes across when parents read to their younger children every night. It helps foster the idea of wanting to learn to read for yourself," says Teresa Johnson, a librarian with Siskiyou County Library’s Etna Branch. As children begin to read independently, they can benefit from reading aloud to their parents. These experiences help new readers develop confidence and practice oral reading skills in a supportive environment. "The importance of reading with your child 20 minutes a day is to develop that foundation. Then, as your child develops a love of reading, you'll be able to assist him when there are things that he doesn’t understand or with subject matter that's a little above his grasp," says Anna Tracy, youth services supervisor for Shasta Public Libraries. "It's a way for you to continue to support your child’s love of reading and curiosity about the world." While you'll enjoy hearing your child read to you, don't give up on reading to your child. Books offer opportunities to discuss social situations, character reactions and problem resolutions that apply to real life. Reading to older children also can help them enjoy books that might be above their reading levels. "Often, children can understand orally more than they can understand in the written word. Even if their reading skills aren't at a level where they can read Oliver Twist by themselves, maybe they can understand the story and the plotline if an adult were to read it aloud to them," Cavalleri says. Some of the most significant benefits of reading with your child are tied to its value as quality time. In multi-child households, it's a chance for parents to create purposeful connected time with each child. As a parent, you'll encourage communication by making these types of focused experiences part of your daily routine. "With everyone's busy lives, it's important for parents and children to have one-onone time together. By making the time to stop and read to your child, you can have that special time," Johnson says. By reading to and with your child, you're sharing more than stories. You're helping your child develop academically, intellectually and socially at all age levels. If you're looking for ideas to keep your child engaged, local libraries are a great resource, with a wide range of offerings from board books to e-books. Be sure to check out North State Parent magazine’s Going Places events calendar for library story times and book celebrations in your area.

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You can find out more about reading to and with your child from these sources: • The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease • Reading Magic, Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever by Mem Fox • Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain by Maryanne Wolf • Literacy Connections: Promoting Literacy and a Love for Reading: www.literacyconnections.com/readingaloud-php Ó

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n recent years, the value of adding nutrient-rich greens to our diet has caught the attention of consumers, resulting in an explosion of available options. Not so long ago, the typical “garden salad” consisted mostly of chopped iceberg lettuce. Now that same menu item is a veritable medley of mixed greens, from arugula to escarole, mizuna to mustard. Collard greens have joined spinach as a popular quiche addin, and some kids are even cashing in their potato chips for kale chips. These lovely lettuces and gorgeous greens are nothing new to many of our local farmers. Every Saturday, Farmelot’s stand at the Chico Farmers’ Market offers an array of produce as colorful as an artist’s palette, and leafy greens are always prominent. “We supply the Sierra Nevada Taproom and Restaurant with a salad mix,” says owner and farmer James Brock. “That means we need to grow those plants all year.” Farmelot produces 10 to 12 types of lettuce, along with eight varieties of robust greens, year-round. Others are cultivated seasonally, providing consumers with endless options for salads, sandwiches, soups and stir-fries. Taste and texture. Leafy greens encompass a wide assortment of flavors, ranging from bitter to sweet and from mild to tangy. Such differences are humorously illustrated by two of Farmelot’s salad blends. “Sissy,” for the less adventurous palate, is a combination of 12 milder lettuces including oak leaf and rhazes. Some of the spicier lettuces and greens, like arugula and komatsuna, give the “Sassy” mix a bit of a kick. Farmer James says texture is also a consideration. “Some people prefer the smooth, almost velvety butterhead, while others like the crisp crunch of a romaine.” Nutrient know-how. Packed with fiber and a slew of vitamins and minerals, leafy greens can be an integral part of a balanced diet. In addition, Professor Melanie King of the Nutrition and Food Science department at California State University, Chico, says, “Greens also contain phytochemicals – compounds made by plants that may have health benefits for us.” However, it’s important to note that nutritional composition is not the whole story. Bioavailability, the degree to which consumed nutrients may be absorbed and used by the body, varies depending on the food source and how foods are combined in a meal. Take iron, for example. The heme iron found in meat protein is more easily absorbed than the nonheme iron found in plant sources. But heme iron improves absorption of nonheme iron when the two are eaten together; Vitamin C also improves bioavailability of the mineral. So adding some chicken or citrus to a spinach salad allows the body to make better use of iron and other nutrients in the leafy greens. Value in variety. Professor King cautions against getting too caught up in the details, however. “It’s easy to get overwhelmed by this information,” she says, “Then people give up and stop eating the

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veggies that are so important.” She emphasizes that we benefit most from eating a variety of foods. “Different lettuces and greens will contain different nutrients and at different levels. Eating a variety ensures getting the most nutrient-dense diet possible.” King also encourages us to eat our greens in whatever form is available. “Of course we all love our fresh produce,” she says. “But don’t shy away from frozen, fermented or canned. You’re still getting many of the dietary benefits.” Variety also goes a long way when trying to get kids onboard. Sometimes it’s all in the presentation. A “gross” green shake can miraculously become a “Green Monster Power Smoothie.” Any of the sturdier leaves like kale, collard, and broccoli can be roasted into crunchy chips and jazzed up with a little parmesan cheese. Bake some greens into zucchini muffins or a savory quick bread. Rethinking food scraps. Many edible plant parts are typically discarded in the midst of food preparation. Yet often, these “scraps” are tasty and packed with nutrients. When trimming kale and collards, save the stalks; finely chopped, they can be sautéed or added to stews with delicious results. Carrot tops and celery leaves make excellent pesto, or add flavor to a stir-fry. Broccoli and cauliflower greens can be used alone or in combination with other more traditional greens. Smart storage. Lettuces and greens are perishable and can’t be kept too long without wilting and spoiling. Their nutritional value is also highest when they’re freshest. King says the best way to store leafy greens is in an airtight container in the bottom of the fridge. “Try to decrease exposure to light, warm temps and oxygen,” she says. “I always tell people to make good use of that veggie drawer!” Robust greens can easily be chopped and frozen for future use in soups and stews. Ó Ashley Talmadge is dedicated to preparing meals that are nutritious and fresh, yet as uncomplicated as possible. A brilliant medley of sautéed greens has become the go-to side dish of choice in her household.

A Perfectly Mixed-Up Salad Just as leafy greens vary in color, texture, and flavor, they also differ in nutritional composition. A creative mix makes for a healthy dish with oomph. Start with a mild lettuce, such as butterhead, endive, rhazes or green leaf. Add some crunch and texture with frisee, romaine or Napa cabbage. Color it up with radicchio, beet greens, arugula and baby red Russian kale. Add pepper and tangy arugula, dragon mustard, komatsuna, tatsoi, or watercress. Top it off with microgreens – the tender, young baby leaves from a slew of plants – parsley, purslane, sunflowers, collards, snow peas – are all loaded with antioxidants and vitamin C. Flavors range from sweet to nutty to spicy.

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Love Your Home From the Outside In With a Little Feng Shui Photo by Bill Carter

hat makes your house or apartment a home to you? Is it the furniture, the items on the shelves that you have collected for years, or the people you share it with? Think for a moment about how your living space makes you feel. Your home is a multi-sensory experiential environment and it takes effort to make it a positive one. The sound of a child’s laughter – whether current or a lingering memory – the smell of cinnamon wafting from the kitchen, the softness of the quilt your grandmother made, or the emotional warmth you feel when you look at a beloved gift someone gave you can make all the differ-

ence in your contentment. As we move into springtime, take the time to reassess your environment and don’t just clean your home – spruce it up and clean it out. If you don’t love what you see, change it. If stacks and piles overwhelm you, honor yourself by organizing what you love and donating what doesn’t serve you. Our lives are forever evolving, ebbing and flowing, and our environment needs to reflect that and mirror back the best parts, not the old, stagnant parts. For most of my adult life, I have rearranged furniture and reassessed my home environment about every six months. I always thought perhaps I was just diving deep-

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Love Your Home From the Outside In With a Little Feng Shui and balance to support our physical and emotional well-being. I have studied many schools of Feng Shui and the commonality of all of them is that everything has energy. When you think of the flow of energy in your home, imagine it symbolically as a child running through your house and consider what may be “in the way,” blocking or even dangerous for that child to run into. The flow of energy in many areas of your life, such as career, relationships and health, can be blocked if there is too much clutter in your life. Imagine how slowly this life energy moves when it has to dodge sharp edges or stop at each item in your home to study it like an inquisitive child – getSolar path lights from build.com ting distracted before moving on. Take a good look: Look at your surroundings as if you were having an important guest come to stay with you. What would you change or try to stuff into a closet? Well, that important person to tidy up your space for should be YOU! If you haven’t felt motivated to declutter or rearrange or even dust, it could be because you haven’t decluttered, rearranged or dusted. If you are feeling sad or down, take a look around – what do you see? Your space symbolizes many areas of your life, and every room has the potential to support your life energy or diminish it. What do you surround yourself with? Does it give you joy, or make you grumble in frustration that it’s not what you want? Are you displaying items out of obligation to the gift-giver? Haven’t had time to put away piles of papers, laundry or unused items? Do you feel guilty or discouraged when you see the clutter? How would you like to feel? Imagine that in the movie theater of your mind. Start with your front door: Literally go outside your home and from the street or end of your driveway walk slowly toward your front door as if you are seeing it for the first time. Do you feel invited to continue? Realtors call this curb appeal, but in Feng Shui your entrance and how well it looks, flows and functions is key to inviting success into your home. Consider solar lights for the path to your front door. Make it as inviting as possible to attract good energy and invoke a welcoming first impression. Can you easily see the house number? Your house number should be in good condition and highly visible. Do you have a working doorbell and an attractive mailbox? Does the door work properly and does it open completely? Build.com has some great options for cost-effective upgrades that would be money well spent on this area of your home. Think about your work life. How is that going? Your front door energy is symbolic of your career. Is your door in need of repair or fresh paint? Does it open fully? This is all a reflection of your career – if its moving forward, or if you feel stuck. If the doorjam sticks and you can’t enter easily, or if there are shoes and a coat rack preventing you from opening the door fully, traditionally this symbolizes that your career can’t move forward with ease. Allow opportunity to come find you, open and receptive. Decluttering in general: There are many books and systems out there for organizing, but before you find a place for everything and put everything in its place, rethink it all. Touch everything. When you pick it up are you grateful you have it? Does it bring you joy? Does it serve a purpose? If not, put it in a box for donations and let it give someone else joy. 20 Please say you saw it in North State Parent magazine. This helps us grow!

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Love Your Home From the Outside In With a Little Feng Shui Bedroom tips: Arrange your bed so that the headboard is against a solid wall with no windows above it. For a good night’s sleep be sure there are no visible beams or shelving above your head. Try to keep the space under your bed clean and clear of clutter so the energy and air can flow through it. You spend a lot of time in this room, so do a thorough spring cleaning to keep the dust at a minimum. Look in your closet and reconsider items that you never wear and let your wardrobe reflect who you are now. Make room for future new items and feel what allowing that extra space can do for you. You may even find yourself breathing more deeply. Kitchen tips: Do you use everything that is out on your counter? If not, tuck it away or consider donating it. Be sure everything is in working order, especially your appliances and your faucet. Changing the hardware on your cabinets can make you feel like you have a new space. Add an inspirational saying on • Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life by your backsplash, or something that makes Karen Rauch Carter you feel good to look at while doing the dish• Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui by es. Feeling joyful while you prepare food will Karen Kingston enhance the whole family dining experience. • Naturally Clean by Jeffrey Hollender Office basics: It is important to feel well • How to Grow Fresh Air by Dr. B.C. supported while working or taking care of fiWolverton nances. You should feel in command in your • The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up home office even if that space is just a desk by Marie Kondo • Feng Shui and Health by Nancy to pay your bills. Be sure there is a solid wall SantoPietro behind you. This is symbolic of other kinds of support, and considered a position of power. It is more relaxing when you can see your door than if you have your back to someone walking in; you can accomplish tasks at hand without the subconscious feeling of vulnerability to surprises. Air quality: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ranks indoor pollution as one of the top five threats to our health. Living plants can bring life to your space, and many are considered clean air machines, working hard to detoxify the air. Choose plant varieties that are safe for young children and pets. We have been spending more time indoors due to an abundance of electronic entertainment, so keep the dust down and use non-toxic cleaners. You will be happier at home if you keep your lungs healthy. Intentional space: No matter what your age, you should have a corner or dedicated space to do what you love most, whether it be reading in a cozy chair with a great lamp, or your child having a desk with fun markers and creative tools at the ready for when inspiration strikes. It could be a space for your hobbies, an altar, or anything you feel passionate about. Even the tiniest homes can have room for you. If you love being surrounded by art, arranging flowers, or have a rock collection, display these proudly. What brings you joy? Surround yourself with that. This is what feeds your soul and recharges you. Even if you don’t think you have time to sit in your corner or use the creative space, just knowing it is there and seeing it can help you you feel like you have a home. Everything has energy, so surround yourself with what you LOVE! Honor your space and it will honor you. Ó

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Shopping With Purpose: Little Red Hen Makes a Big Difference

or nearly 16 years Little Red Hen has served the North State community’s developmentally disabled residents. Originally started with one plant nursery, the non-profit organization has expanded over the years to include five retail stores and employs over 135 developmentally disabled adults diagnosed with such illnesses and disorders as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and autism. “When I started with the company 10 years ago we had only one location, our nursery. It has been great to watch us grow to five retail stores,” says senior manager Kelley Parsons. At the core of this nonprofit is a dedicated staff committed to helping provide independence for its employees, who at other companies could potentially be paid only 25 cents per hour according to federal guidelines and social security. By offering employment at higher than minimum wage, the organization gives a sense of accomplishment to their employees. “Paying more than minimum wage is important to building confidence,” says Parsons. Little Red Hen’s partnership with the Far Northern Regional Center provides the funding and referral system for many of its employees. Annually, the nonprofit organization donates thousands of dollars to the local community, supporting job training for special needs high school students and offering scholarships to student teachers pursuing their degree in special education. In mid-March, the Vintage Hen store will relocate to Main Street in downtown Chico. This store specializes in mid-century modern, rustic traditional, shabby chic and vintage-inspired items and refurbished furniture. To purchase online, or for more information on their programs and locations visit Little Red Hen at www.littleredhen.org. Ó

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enerations ago, before television and cell phones, building a strong community was a way of life. Homes were built with porches where residents could lounge and spend time catching up with the neighbors, enjoying the weather or scolding naughty children. At that time, people were involved in life outside the four walls of their home because they had fewer distractions to keep them from being a part of their community. How would you describe your community? According to the 1986 study by Dr. David McMillan and Dr. David Chavis, the bonds of community are four-part: mem-

bership, influence, integration and a shared emotional connection. • Membership gives residents a feeling of investment and ownership. • Influence provides the belief that their voice is heard by others. • Integration gives social fulfillment. • Emotional connection meets the needs of the whole person along with basic necessities (food, water and shelter) as well as recreational and economic opportunities. Modern life has left us disconnected and in re-

sponse many nonprofits are working to reunite citizens with their community. Shasta Living Streets, a nonprofit organization, was created to provide its community with a dynamic array of opportunities that enable active lifestyles for people of all ages. According to Anne Wallach Thomas, executive director of Living Streets, “Public places are essential to building community. Cities and towns that are built for active living with easily accessible public spaces have healthier family members and higher rates of well-being for everyone.” Thomas goes on to say, “Sidewalks and downtown plazas, bikeways, trails and neighborhood parks 22

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Building Community Enriches Lives are physical environments that are also social environments. These are the places where our community comes alive – where bonds between family and friends are strengthened – and where people feel connected to their neighborhood, their city and their region.” Thomas reminds us that neighborhoods with strong public places bring people together and drive economic growth. “Today young people, business owners and retired couples alike are looking to live in places where they can see, meet, learn from and engage with each other,” says Thomas. “In this way, people-friendly places are essential to creating culturally-rich communities. They help us actively stay connected, embrace diversity, empower democracy and build prosperity for all.” Another organization striving to build community is Valley Oaks Village, a Chico co-housing neighborhood created with a community-centric design. The design highlights homes that face common areas and regular social events, both features that increase interaction among residents and allow them to form the bonds that lead to a strong community. “At VOV we cook and eat meals once or twice a week in our common house,” says Jay Goldberg, resident and co-founding member of Valley Oaks Village. “We have monthly workdays where we maintain common areas together. Also, at different times throughout the year, we organize special events and celebrations such as a variety show, school-is-out bash for the kids, and a community-wide Thanksgiving dinner.” “There is a sense of extended family,” says Goldberg. “Our children, as well as the adults, get to know all of our neighbors in our 28-home community. Other households can be relied upon to watch over the kids when the parents need help.” It is this interaction that allows people to come together and bond over shared experiences which leads to understanding, respect and

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long-lasting friendships. “The teaching of ‘Love Thy Neighbor’ is universal to almost all religions and ethnic groups,” says Renee Renaud, a 20-year resident of VOV. “I am 80 years old and I grew up in a real neighborhood where most neighbors knew each other and interacted in beneficial ways.” “In the 1970s,” Renaud says, “I was a single mother in San Francisco and had no family nearby to help me. I organized my neighbors into a community of people who helped each other. Neighbors simply need to be introduced to each other to break the isolation. What I learned is that any kind of opportunity for connection will work. It can be a common issue such as noise from

a building project, or a ‘Safe Block’ club, multi-family garage sale, block party or potluck. This taught my children that we are all in this together, and in spite of our differences we can all be neighbors.” There are many local areas striving to recapture what makes a great community for everyone. Mount Shasta Mayor Kathy Morter says, “At the core of community is a basic desire to belong. We find it through the things we share: values, activities, places we frequent and services we enjoy.” “For me, vibrant communities are those that are buzzing with people who are mingling, communicating, doing things they enjoy and supporting others,” 23

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Building Community Enriches Lives says Morter. “Community gathering places like libraries, parks, museums and walking trails are all great places where families can interact safely with those who may appear to be different. When we approach others with curiosity and caring, hoping to get to know them better, and play or volunteer sideby-side, we build relationships based on discovering common ground. We create community one person at a time. Just watch our children – they’re the best at it!” Jena Trzaskalski of Green Paradise Café says, “I think eating healthy foods and getting our children involved in knowing where their food comes from is so important. Eating, shopping and staying local as much as possible helps support our community and each other. It sends a strong message: we are working together and are here for each other.” Today in our fast-paced society, we are in danger of losing touch with the very thing we derive a sense of purpose in life from… our relationships. It is this disconnection that our children are learning as the new “normal.” Our faces glued to our cell phones, we are often too distracted to say “hello” or “good morning” to the people right in front of us. Without realizing it, we are leaving a legacy of isolation for future generations.

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When it comes to community, the main factor is that we, as humans, are social beings who desire a sense of interaction and belonging. The shared experiences and history in a community is what makes it desirable to remain residents year after year. So turn off the television and put down the cell phone and get yourself and your family out there. The technological gadgets will still be there later. Shasta Living Streets is presenting MarchFourth! Marching Band, a musical extravaganza, dance party and fundraiser, to bring better bikeways, walkable cities and vibrant public places to Redding and Shasta County on Sunday, March 12, at 7 p.m. Your family will enjoy dancing and socializing on the wide wood floors of the Redding Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 1605 Yuba St., where dance parties were common in the 1950s and 1960s. Tickets are available at www.shastalivingstreets.org. For more information call (530) 355-2230. Ó Heather Jones is a social butterfly living in Sacramento. She often volunteers and participates in many community events in her area.

2017 March 23 from 5:15-6:45pm Please come join us for our K-12 Open House! We start the evening with a High School Orientation at 5:15 as well as a Chili Dinner served by our Parent Advisory Committee. Classrooms open at 5:45. All 8th grade students and parents considering Stellar for high school are encouraged to attend the High School Orientation to learn what they need to know to make informed decisions about high school.

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CHARTER SCHOOL DIRECTORY Charter schools are independent public schools that have operational freedom and flexibility yet are subject to high levels of accountability. They are tuition-free and open to all students, and as public schools, they are non-sectarian and non-discriminatory. The “charter” that establishes each school is a contract detailing the school’s mission, program, goals, students served, methods of assessment, and ways to measure success. Most adhere to state standards such as the new Common Core State Standards. Created through a partnership between parents, teachers and students, charter schools aim to involve parents and give teachers freedom to innovate. Many charter schools provide personalized or alternative learning structures that focus on the needs of the individual students and families served by the school. Some charter schools offer a thematic or specialized curriculum, while others focus on the basics. Some look like traditional public schools, while others offer online classes and may not even have a physical campus. All of them value parental involvement and seek to provide expanded choices in the types of educational opportunities available. Read through our Charter School Directory to learn what some of your choices are and how they may be right for your child and family.

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GOLDEN EAGLE CHARTER SCHOOL

MATTOLE VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL

CHILDREN’S COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

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GRADES K-8

Situated on our beautiful Paradise campus, Children’s Community Charter School is a safe, family-oriented K-8 learning environment where our highly trained staff integrates art, music and drama into our science, technology, English language arts, engineering and math curriculums. Parents partner with our teachers to support their children in the classroom and at home, creating a rich and unique learning community like no other.

GECS provides educational choices for families who choose to educate their children through personalized learning. We offer a variety of educational experiences, including homeschooling support, curriculum, enrichment classes and full academic programs at our resource centers in Mt. Shasta and Yreka.

GRADES K-12 HomeTech is a WASC accredited, K-12, personalized learning, public charter school. Students attend classes each week, receive direct instruction from their teachers, and then complete additional assignments outside of class during the week. Success classes and academic support are available if a student needs a little extra help. HomeTech provides a unique alternative learning environment!

MVCS believes in honoring individual education choices and is committed to providing an innovative public education environment for students, their parents, and teachers, through independent study facilitation, small group instruction, tutoring, and online and blended learning, as well as community college co-enrollment.

Serving Siskiyou County & Castella • (530) 926-5800 www.gecs.org

HOMETECH CHARTER SCHOOL

Serving Humboldt, Siskiyou, Mendocino, and Trinity Counties. (530) 926-3425 or (707) 629-3634 www.mattolevalley.org

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6830 Pentz Road Paradise • (530) 877-2227 www.paradisecccs.org

7126 Skyway Paradise • (530) 872-1171 www.hometech.org

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BLUE OAK CHARTER SCHOOL

CHICO COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

GRADES K-8

Blue Oak Charter School provides the greater Chico community with a public Waldorf education. We offer our students small class sizes, developmentally based curriculum, and a broad array of specialty subjects including: music, art, handwork, movement and foreign language. Come see how we are engaging and inspiring children in their learning experience! School tours are available on a monthly basis. Please visit our Facebook page, or school website to learn more about the educational opportunities we provide. www.blueoakcharterschool.org

CORE BUTTE CHARTER SCHOOL GRADES K-12 CORE Butte Charter School is a public personalized learning school supporting families who homeschool their children. A personalized education program is designed for each student and support and enrichment classes are offered at three sites in Chico and Paradise. To learn more about our K-12 Home Study or High School Program, please visit us at www.corebutte.org.

Chico Country Day School is a tuition-free K-8 grade public charter school that provides a safe, joyful community where all learners are inspired to achieve their personal best. CCDS offers a technology-rich environment, community atmosphere and innovative educational experience. CCDS students thrive in an environment where relationships are prioritized and students experience voice and choice in their learning. Meaningful, purposeful, joyful, beautiful work- that’s what a CCDS education is all about!

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INSPIRE SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES GRADES 9-12

Inspire School of Arts and Sciences is a public, college-prep charter high school with an emphasis on visual and performing arts, science and engineering. At Inspire we empower students to explore their talents and passions while maintaining their vision of a successful future.

A Personalized Learning K-12 Charter School

450 W. East Avenue Chico • (530) 879-7483 www.blueoakcharterschool.org

Chico Country 102 West 11th Day Street SCHOOL Chico • (530) 895-2650 www.chicocountryday.org

1600 Humboldt Road, Ste. 3 Chico • (530) 809-0599 www.corebutte.org

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NORD COUNTRY SCHOOL

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We believe that learning is a life-long adventure. We believe in the freedom to wonder, ask, explore, imagine & create. We provide high-quality, standards-based learning experiences in a small, rural school environment.

An innovative school that invites children, teachers and parents to collaborate as a community that inspires and celebrates the adventure of learning. Focus is on academic excellence, global education, arts and stewardship. Offers small, multigrade classes and a supportive community of teachers, staff, students and parents.

GRADES 6-12

Pivot North Valley is a tuition-free, public charter school. Pivot uses a blended learning model, giving students the flexibility to learn onsite and online. A five-day-a-week onsite program is available. Teachers provide daily oversight, motivation and academic guidance that is customized to each student based on learning style and progress. Field trips, events, clubs and other social activities are available. Call or visit Pivot North Valley to enroll today!

NDA is an independent-study charter dedicated to supporting families making the choice to school their children at home. We provide credentialed staff, curriculum choices, tutoring, field trips and an enriching vendor program.

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1350 E. 9th Street, Suite 150 Chico • (530) 636-4479 www.pivotnorthvalley.com

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2414 Cohasset Road Chico • (530) 892-1676 www.wildflowerschool.com

Serving Shasta, Modoc, Lassen, Tehama, Siskiyou, and Trinity Counties

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CHARTER SCHOOL DIRECTORY

FOREST RANCH CHARTER SCHOOL

LASSEN ANTELOPE VOLCANIC ACADEMY

LINCOLN STREET SCHOOL

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GRADES K-8

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At Lincoln Street School, our goal is to inspire students, empower parents and promote a lifelong love for learning. We create an environment where academic success is personalized and achievable. Parents work with credentialed teachers to implement an Independent Study program following a homeschooling model that enriches, challenges and inspires students.

Come elevate your education at FRCS with small class sizes and individualized learning. Students enjoy free busing; engaging, hands-on academics; an arts program including theater, band and choir; an on-site GATE Program and more.

Lassen Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) is a new middle school that combines rigorous academics with flexible scheduling. We are able to offer our students enrichment opportunities in the arts and sciences through afternoon programs and a partnership with Lassen Volcanic National Park.

Tehama eLearning Academy is a WASC accredited independent online charter school with a 7-12 program and an adult education component. Students at TeLA complete their coursework from anywhere they can access Internet or at the Red Bluff campus. The school has accredited teachers, A-G programs, credit recovery classes, individual education coursework and onsite electives.

Serving 7 North State Counties

15815 Cedar Creek Road Forest Ranch • (530) 891-3154 www.forestranchcharter.org

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1125 Lincoln Street Red Bluff • (530) 528-7301 www.lincolnstreetschool.org

715 Jackson Street Red Bluff • (530) 527-0188 www.telacademy.org

EVERGREEN INSTITUTE OF EXCELLENCE

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GRADES TK-12

GRADES K-12

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EIE would like to partner with your family to help your children be college and career ready through our personalized independent study/ home school program. We offer enrichment classes, vendors, Shasta College enrollment and more. The teamwork that is built among families, community, staff and students exemplifies our exceptional program.

GRADES 9-12 A small school community, with a world-class education and staff. Through project-based learning we teach students to solve problems and work as a team. Working together sets us apart.

Monarch Charter School caters to K-8th grade students who benefit from a nontraditional school setting. Teachers individualize the Common Core Curriculum to be student driven and personalized to meet the needs of each student. Monarch Charter School provides students the opportunity to work alongside highly educated teachers to expand theircuriosity of the natural world and develop their place within it.

APL offers independent study/ home school and site-based resource options up to two days per week. Core and remediation instruction are available, as well as a wide variety of enrichment opportunities including art, drama, music, Shasta College Classes, and access to our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Academy (eSTEAM).

Serving Butte, Glenn, Mendocino, Plumas, Shasta, Tehama & Trinity Counties 19500 Learning Way Cottonwood • (530) 347-3411 evergreenusd.com/institute-of-excellence

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APL

Academy of Personalized Learning

2195 Larkspur Lane, Suite 100 Redding • (530) 222-9275 www.ourapl.org

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Anderson

New Technology High School

2098 North Street Anderson • (530) 365-3100 www.anths.org

5307 Cedars Road Redding • (530) 247-7307 www.monarchkids.com

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REDDING SCHOOL OF THE ARTS GRADES K-8

REDDING STEM ACADEMY GRADES K-8

Redding School of the Arts believes when it comes to young minds, art enriches and expands children for a full life in useful and unexpected ways. RSA seeks to accomplish its goal of high academic and behavioral standards through a student-centered, interdisciplinary and multicultural environment with an emphasis on the arts.

ROCKY POINT CHARTER SCHOOL GRADES K-8 Rocky Point is a public, tuition-free program with a proven education approach that balances physical development and academic excellence. Small class sizes promote realworld experiences in the community, and character growth. We offer after-school care & clubs. Now enrolling for transitional kindergarten as part of our complete program.

Redding STEM Academy (R-STEM) is a K-8 charter school sponsored by the Shasta County Office of Education. R-STEM is proud to utilize a nationally known Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) curriculum called Project Lead the Way. At R-STEM, students are provided individualized learning paths via personal laptops. Art, sports and multiple field trips per class round out our program. Call for a tour.

SHASTA COUNTY INDEPENDENT STUDY CHARTER SCHOOL GRADES 7-12

Shasta County Independent Study Charter School (SCISCS) is an instructional program that offers flexible options for personalized and diverse learning, to prepare students for college and career readiness. We offer Regional Occupation Program Enrollment, Shasta College concurrent enrollment, an on-site instructional para-educator, an onsite career and college coordinator, group electives, college visits, work site learning, physical education opportunities and more.

ROCKY POINT CHARTER SCHOOL

REDDING SCHOOL the ARTS of

955 Inspiration Place Redding • (530) 247-6933 www.rsarts.org

3711 Oasis Road • Redding (530) 275-5480 • www.rstem.org

3500 Tamarack Drive Redding • (530) 225-0456 www.rockypointcharter.com

1644 Magnolia Avenue Redding • (530) 225-0163 www.shastacoe.org

STELLAR CHARTER SCHOOL GRADES K-12

Stellar offers an engaging K-12 curriculum. Flexible program options include small on-site classes, homeschool and online. Stellar High School is fully WASC accredited. Stellar K-12 is a free California public school.

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For the Love of Singing: Through the Musical Door

hat’s a team activity that doesn’t occur on a court or field? Singing. Mt. Shasta Elementary School’s music program and the Children’s Choir of Chico, though two very different arenas, cultivate children’s love for singing, capitalizing on the many social, emotional and developmental benefits of singing in a group.

Mt. Shasta Elementary School Music Program: When Carol Taforo’s family moved from San Leandro, California, she began volunteering as a music teacher at Mt. Shasta Elementary school where she had enrolled her young sons. “My boys loved music,” Taforo explains, “so it was important to me as a parent that they had early musical opportunities, even in a small community.” Taforo went back to school to become a certified teacher in the Kodály method of music education, devel-

Carol Taforo has been a devoted music and children's chorus teacher at Mount Shasta Elementary School since 2006.

oped in the 1920-50s by Hungarian musician Zoltán Kodály. The Kodály method grounds music instruction in singing, viewing the voice as the most accessible instrument, and draws on folk music to promote a “music-literate society.” Taforo’s students sing American folk classics about animals, trains, and coming out west. They learn tunes like "Skip to My Lou,” “This Land is Your Land," and southern spirituals that carried slave workers through backbreaking labor. For one such song, “Pick a Bale of Cotton,” Taforo scattered cotton balls across the floor for the kids to gather as they sang, creating a sense of how singing helped slaves pace their tired bodies in the heat of the day. Songs like this illustrate Taforo’s purpose of the program: “So much of what we do goes far beyond music,” she says. “This is kinesthetic learning about history, culture, math, social behavior and more – all through the musical door.”

The Kodály method emphasizes children’s production of their own music, so Taforo starts her students with Orff instruments, a class of wooden instrument developed specifically for teaching young children. Students also learn to keep beat and rhythm with their bodies and drums, advancing to recorder and guitar as their skills develop. Beyond making music, Kodály’s method helps children learn to read and write music even as they learn to read and write words. Before they develop the fine motor skills needed to wield a pencil, children move notes into position on a magnetic board or stand on a music-staff floor mat in the proper position to represent a given note. Taforo says music research indicates that while music skill-building occurs over a lifetime, musical aptitude develops before the age of 8 or 9. “Don’t wait to teach music,” Taforo says, “there’s a lot that kids can do when they’re young.” 30

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For the Love of Singing: Through the Musical Door Children’s Choir of Chico: In 2003, two years after Susan Tevis formed the Children’s Choir of Chico (CCOC), Barbara Burkett’s daughter joined Cantiamo, a division for children in fourth grade and up. Two years later, despite the word “children” in its title, CCOC expanded to include Bella Voce, a choir for adult women. This new choir made it possible for mothers, like Burkett, to pour themselves into song. Burkett joined Bella Voce 12 years ago and currently serves as the choir board’s president. Under Tevis’ continued direction, CCOC welcomes not only children and moms in Chico, but all children and adult women in both Butte and Glenn counties. The main prerequisite: to love singing. The choir currently offers five divisions, largely based on age range, with tuition ranging from $43-$78 a month. The majority of the choirs accept anyone interested in developing their vocal skills. “In this age of American Idol, which picks up on natural talent, we’re a school of vocal music training. In that way, we’re kind of counter-cultural,” Burkett remarks. Any student who spends time with the choir can learn to sight-read sheet music, sing as part of a whole, and use excellent technique to protect their vocal chords while producing their best sound. Like Carol Tafaro of Mt. Shasta Elementary, Tevis follows Kodály methods to teach singing. Younger children learn music experientially, memorizing pertinent hand signs or movements to help them internalize concepts of rhythm. Bel Canto, a CCOC division for serious vocal students in 8th to 12th grades, does require auditions. In June, 11 Bel Canto students will travel to New Orleans

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for the Crescent City Choral Festival, an annual four-day event. Both before and after the festival, the choir will participate in service projects that contribute to the ongoing restoration of New Orleans, which is still recovering from Hurricane Katrina. To support this venture, Bel Canto will host several fundraisers. Back at home in the North State, all CCOC choirs will perform in two spring concerts May 14 and 21, as well as debut “Chico Idol,” a two-part singing competition April

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1 and May 7. These fundraising events, open to the public, will help keep the choirs alive and strong to carry on their music lessons. To find out more call (530) 342-2775 or visit www.childrenschoirofchico.org. As Burkett says, “Singing carries physical, social and emotional benefits. Singing in a choir brings a special kind of teamwork and fellowship.” And their collective vocals do not just benefit the children of Mt. Shasta Elementary or CCOC. Using Taforo’s adjectives, children’s “light, free, pretty” voices, united as one, impart the blessing of singing to anyone listening. Ó Jenna Christophersen is a Chico native who frequently finds songs from her childhood floating through her mind. She loves listening to musicians of all ages sharing their passion through their voices and instruments.

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ART & MUSEUM EXHIBITS

Call To Artists: “Essence Of Dunsmuir: A Photographic Exploration”; Dunsmuir. Siskiyou Arts Museum seeks photo entries for their upcoming April photography exhibit. Photos must be of public places in Dunsmuir, CA, indoors or out. All ages can submit; email up to three JPG images by March 19 (call for email address); if accept-

ed, there is a $10 entry fee per photographer. Siskiyou Arts Museum, 5824 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4711. Chico Through Time Exhibit; Chico. Explore Chico’s history in 12 themes. Kids love the interactive 1900s classroom. They can imagine being a jeweler at “Clifford’s Jewelry,” & learn about directing planes by listening to Chico Air Traffic Control recordings. There’s plenty for adults to love too! Th-Sun, 11am-4pm. $3-$5. Chico Museum, housed in the historic Andrew Carnegie Library adjacent to CSU, Chico, at 141 Salem St. (530)891-4336. “Famous Artists” Student Art Exhibition; Redding. Enjoy pieces by local students in grades K-8, selected from student works created in Turtle Bay’s Famous Artists school program & curated by program volunteers. Wed-Fri, 9am-4pm, & Sat-Sun, 10am-4pm, thru 4/30. Free with park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Nano is Back!; Redding. Turtle Bay’s popular hands-on Nano mini-exhibit has returned from its Northern California tour. Explore the science of small, & the world of Nano technology that’s so much a part of our daily lives. Wed-Fri, 9am-4pm, & Sat & Sun, 10am-4pm, thru 4/30. Free with 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. WedFri, 9:30-11:45am & 1-4pm; Sat & Sun, 10:3011:45am & 1-4pm. Free with park admission, $12-$16. Nectar cups $1. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.

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Rooted In This Land: Growing Food In Shasta County; Redding. From cattle to strawberries & hogs to hops, agriculture is our region’s oldest industry. In this interactive exhibit, dig deep into historic & contemporary stories of the animals, crops & people that have shaped our local economy & changed our landscape. Wed-Fri, 9am-4pm, & Sat & Sun, 10am-4pm, thru 4/30. Free with Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. “Staff Picks” Exhibit; Redding. Take a close look at a selection of Turtle Bay’s fabulous artifacts. The museum’s entire staff was let loose to choose their favorites. Some items reflect personal passions or hobbies, other objects seemed to jump off the shelves begging to be shown. Wed-Fri, 9am-4pm, Sat & Sun, 10am-4pm, thru 4/30. Free with park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. West Coast Biennial Art Exhibition; Redding. Michael Duncan, an independent curator & corresponding editor for “Art in America,” is this year’s Biennial Art Competition juror at Turtle Bay Museum. See the pieces he’s chosen from entries of 118 established & emerging artists from California, Oregon & Washington. Vote for the People’s Choice Award. Wed-Fri, 9am-4pm, Sat & Sun, 10am-4pm, thru 4/30. Free with Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Young Artist Show; Dunsmuir. This spring show features works from Dunsmuir Elementary School, Castle Rock Elementary School, & Dunsmuir High School. Curated by Siskiyou Arts Museum board member & former elementary school teacher Penny Heilman with the help of local teachers. 5-7pm; thru 4/02. Free. Siskiyou Arts Museum, 5824 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4711.

MONTH-LONG & SPECIAL EVENTS

Aquatic Adventures; Redding. Learn about water ecosystems & the importance of the Sacramento River through a variety of fun interpretive programs that could include diver interactions, fish & beaver feedings, & training sessions. Daily, 10:30am. Free w/park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. “Basecamp Boulders” Climbing Gym; Mt. Shasta. Climbing fun on multiple routes in a bouldering room featuring about 600 square feet of climbing surface. All ages welcome; 14 & under with parent supervision. Open daily: M-W, 10am-5pm, Th-Sun, 10am-5pm. $5/day pass, $40/monthly pass; shoe rental $4. Shasta Base Camp, 308 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-2359. Call For Items: Redding. Help support Redding Co-op Preschool by donating vintage & gently used items for the school’s upcoming multi-family garage sale. Bring items to the preschool at 658 Mary St. from 9am-12pm thru March 17, or to the Trinity Lutheran Church at 2440 Hilltop Dr. on Friday, March 17th from 6-8pm. (530)241-4355.

PROGRAMS & LEAGUES REGISTRATION

Mt. Shasta Nordic Junior Ski Program; Mt. Shasta. This fun program focuses on technical ski skills, team building & leadership development. Two age groups: 7-11 & 12-16. Thru 3/30. Mt. Shasta Nordic Center, Ski Park Highway. (530)925-3495.

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Art & Fun For Everyone; Chico. Fun ongoing hands-on enrichment activities for children ages 5 & under & their parents. Feel free to bring snack. M-F, 10am-4pm. $5-$6/hour w/punch card; drop-in $7/hour. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Babies Love Books Storytime; Chico. Babies ages 18 months & younger will enjoy this special storytime. Wednesdays, 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Baby Basics Class: “Breastfeeding”; Chico. This class series promotes infant wellness & safety with current info - new topic each week. 10:30am-12pm. $15/class (free if you delivered at Enloe). Enloe’s Mother & Baby Education Center, 251 Cohasset Rd. #120. (530)332-3970. Butte Humane Society Supper Club; Chico. Enjoy a meal & support a worthy cause. 15% of sales made today at MOD Pizza from 4-8pm will be donated to the Butte Humane Society. MOD Pizza, 851 East Ave. #150, Chico. (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, Pillsbury Rd. (530)893-FARM. Childbirth Preparation (5-week series); Chico. Highly trained registered nurse instructors help prepare you for birth, newborn care & breastfeeding. Promotes individual & family choices, including natural breathing & relaxation techniques & pain management options. 3/1-29, 6-8pm. $125/couple. Enloe Mother & Baby Ed. Center, 251 Cohasset Rd. #120. (530)332-3970. Homeschool Skate; Chico. Homeschoolers can enjoy an afternoon of roller skating. All ages welcome. Wed, 12:30-2:30pm. $7, includes quad skate rentals. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Homework Help; Chico. Dedicated volunteers are available to help students with homework on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 3-5pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.

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“Just For Fun” Toddler/Preschooler Activities; Chico. Enrichment activities designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. Feel free to bring a snack. M-F, 12-3pm. $7/hr. drop-in or $5/hr. w/class card. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)3433101. 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. Wednesdays, 9:3011am. $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. Wednesdays, 11am & 2pm. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Reading Hero Storytime; Oroville. Trained volunteers bring stories alive for kids of all ages. It’s lots of fun! Tues & Wed, 3-4pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Tiny Tots; Magalia. Expecting or have a child 0-36 months old? Come meet other parents, let your baby socialize, learn about infant & child massage, enjoy craft activities, & talk about parenting. 1st & 3rd Wed; 10:15-10:45am, thru Dec. Free. The Family Place, 1007 Bille Rd. (530)230-0211 x205. 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. $50/ month or $15/class. Chico Cheer All Stars Gym, 13306 Cabin Hollow Ct., #120. (530)894-CCAS. 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. Feel free to bring a snack. Designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. M-F, 10am-4pm. $7/hr. drop-in; $5-$6/hr. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. “What’s Going On Wednesdays” Kids Activity; Gridley. Enjoy creative craft-making. 2-3:30pm. Gridley Branch Library, 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323.

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Preschool Storytime & Craft; Orland. Storytime & creative fun for ages 2-5. Wednesdays, 11am. Orland Free Library, 333 Mill St. (530)865-1640.

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After-School Art Enrichment Classes; Redding. In this fun & stress-free art enrichment class, children draw using a special step-by-step technique while engaging with a variety of media. A new project each week! Ages 4-14. Wednesdays, 3:15-4:15pm. $36/ month; pre-reg. required. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave., Ste B. (530)605-0430. 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 tools & support. Wed, 6:30-7:30pm. Free. Drop in, or call for info. First United Methodist Church, South & East St. Call or text (530)355-9470. Artistic Gymnastics Classes; Redding. Boys & girls ages 4-12 learn floor, bars, beam, vault & trampoline. Wednesdays, choose 4-5pm, 5-6pm or 6-7pm. $50/ month. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Barnes & Noble Storytime; Redding. Come to storytime with your little one. Ages 7 & under. Wednesdays, 10am. Free. Free. Barnes & Noble, 1260 Churn Creek Rd, Redding. (530)222-2006. Children’s Gymnastics; Redding. A fun combination of gymnastics, strength & conditioning for ages 4-6. Children learn age-appropriate skills & drills on floor, beam, bar & springboard. Tues or Wed, 4:10-4:55pm. $25/month. (Y members $15), 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. Daily, 6:30-8:30pm. $50/lane up to 5 people, then $5/pp up to 8 players, includes shoes; must pre-reg. Shasta Lanes, 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. 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/month; “Tumble-fun” (ages 6+): intro

to trampoline & tumbling, 6-7pm, $50/month; “Middle School Power Tumble”: enhances skills for cheer & gymnastics; 7-8pm, $50/month. 2629 Bechelli Lane. (530)227-4831. G-Force Jr. High School Power Tumble; Redding. Utilizes rod floor, tumble-track & trampoline to enhance tumbling skills for cheer & gymnastics. Ages 9+. Wednesdays, 7-8pm. $50/month. G-Force Gymnastics, 2629 Bechelli Lane. (530)227-4831. Girls Tween & Teen Yoga; Redding. This yoga class is taught with a positive age-appropriate theme each week. Designed to enhance student’s knowledge & experience of yoga while cultivating confidence & strong self-image. Ages 10-15. Wednesdays, 3:30-5pm. $15/ class; class card discount avail. Balance Yoga Center, 169 Locust St. (530)262-6298. Homeschool Art Enrichment Classes; Redding. In this fun & stress-free art enrichment class for homeschoolers, children draw using a special step-by-step technique while engaging with a variety of media. A new project each week! Ages 4-14. Wednesdays, 9-10am. $36/month; pre-reg. required. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave., Ste B. (530)605-0430. 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, 5-5:45pm; Wed, 6-6:45pm; or Th, 4-4:45pm. $40/month. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. 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/month. (Y-members free). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Wednesday 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,

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GOING PLACES MARCH 6-7:30pm, year-round. Free, drop-ins welcome, childcare avail. Bridges to Success Cottage, 1544 Magnolia St. (530)225-0350. Read & Play Storytime; Redding. This innovative storytime focuses on sensory practices. Children of all ages welcome, especially those with special needs. Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Branch 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 lessons Wednesdays, 7-8pm; stay & dance until 9:30pm. Ages 5 & up. First 3 classes free, 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. Swim School; Redding. In these swim lessons, 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. Monthly classes, Mon & Wed morning, afternoon & evening classes avail; times vary by level. $42-$47/session. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Swing Dance Class Series; Redding. Swing dancing is fun & energetic, & an opportunity to fulfill a wishful desire. Learn a new skill or hone a previously acquired one. For adults. Wednesdays, 6-8pm, 3/1-29. $50/ couple, $30/single. Senior Center, 2290 Benton Dr. (530)225-4095. Tween & Teen After-School Club; Redding. “Y Club” is for youth in grades 6-12. Offers food, games, fun, homework help, computers, basketball, fitness, swimming & more. M-F, 1-6 pm, thru 5/31. $36/month. (Y members free). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622.

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all homeschoolers welcome! Th, 1-4pm. Free. Call for location & group info, or find them on Facebook. (530)828-9288. 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. $65/month or $15/class. T/Th, 3:30-5pm. Chico Cheer All Stars Gym, 13306 Cabin Hollow Ct., Suite #120. (530)894-CCAS. Creative Art Activities; Chico. Enjoy hands-on art activities with your child in a drop-in Montessori environment. Designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. Th & Fri, 12-3pm. $7/hr. drop-in or $25/5 classes; bring snack. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Hooks & Needlers Sewing Circle; Paradise Library. For those who love to knit & crochet; bring your projects. All ages.12pm. Free. 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun of BMX racing, including Strider races. Practices Tue (5:30-7pm, $3); Racing on Thu (reg. 6pm, racing 7pm;

$10) & Sun (reg. 10am, racing 11am; $10); weather permitting. All ages. Free to watch. 2352 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. (530)566-1269. Storytime; Durham. Stories, songs & activities for children 5 & under. Th, 10am. Free. Durham Branch Library, 2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835. Storytime; Paradise. Songs, story & music geared for ages 0-5. Th, 10-11am. Free. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. 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. Feel free to bring a snack. Designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. M-F, 10am-4pm. $7/hr. drop-in; $5-$6/hr. w/punch card. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Toddler Storytime; Chico. Stories, songs & action rhymes for ages 3 & under. Two Thursday sessions: 10am & 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. World Dance Class; Chico. Line, circle, & couple dances from around the world. No partners needed. All ages, families encouraged. 6pm. $20/month or $7 drop-in. PV Recreational Center, 2320 North Ave. (530)774-2287.

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Preschool Story Hour; Red Bluff. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. Wednesdays, 9:30am. Red Bluff Branch Library, 645 Madison St. (530)527-7214. School Readiness Playgroup; Cottonwood. Fun, free weekly playgroup for ages 0-5. Includes age-appropriate activities, circle time, singing & much more. Wednesdays, 10am (except school holidays), thru May. Evergreen Elementary School, Room 30, 19415 Hooker Creek Rd. (530)384-7833.

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BUTTE COUNTY

After-School Storytime; Chico. Stories & crafts for ages 12 & under. Th, 3pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Art & Fun For Everyone; Chico. Fun ongoing hands-on enrichment activities for children ages 5 & under & their parents. Feel free to bring snack. M-F, 10am-4pm. $5-$6/hour w/punch card; drop-in $7/ hour. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Butte Homeschoolers’ Park Day; Chico. Weekly playgroup & support network for homeschooling & unschooling children & parents. Independent & inclusive,

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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; Dunsmuir. Children of all ages (infants welcome) enjoy stories & a snack. Adult must accompany child. 3:30-4:30pm. Dunsmuir Library, 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/month, free trial. Mt. Shasta Martial Arts Program, 612-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)859-2024. Songs & Stories: Mt. Shasta. Children ages 0-5 enjoy fun stories & sing along to music. An adult must accompany young children. 10:30am. Mt. Shasta Branch Library, 515 East Alma St. (530)926-2031.

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Babies & Books Storytime; Orland. A special storytime geared for infants & toddlers. Th, 11am. Orland Free Library, 333 Mill St. (530)865-1640.

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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. After-School Art Enrichment Classes; Redding. In this fun & stress-free art enrichment class, children draw using a special step-by-step technique while engaging with a variety of media. A new project each week! Ages 4-14. Thursdays, 3-4pm or 4:30-5:30pm. $36/month; pre-reg required. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave., Ste B. (530)605-0430. Artistic Gymnastics Classes; Redding. Boys & girls ages 4-12 learn floor, bars, beam, vault & trampoline. Thursdays, 5pm. $50/month. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Children & Teens Drawing Classes; Redding. Students ages 5-18 learn shading, perspective, figure drawing & more. New students are welcome to join any time. M/T/Th, varied class times (call for info), thru May 26. $50/month (4 classes). All Fired Up Paint it Yourself Ceramic Studio, 1818 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2206. “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/month (Y members free + $2 materials 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 Thursday at 6pm. IHOP Restaurant, Hilltop Dr. (530)241-6095. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza & soda. Ages 4 & up. Daily, 6:30-8:30pm. $50/lane up to 5 people, then $5/pp up to 8 players, includes shoes; must pre-reg. Shasta Lanes, 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. Foxtail Flippers Gymnastics Classes; Anderson. Participants ages 6-11 develop skills for basic flips & tricks, such as backward rolls, front flips, round-offs & 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/month; Tumble-fun (ages 6 +): Intro to trampoline & tumbling with a focus on strength, nutrition & fun skills for exercise, 4-5pm, $50/month; Power Tumble: 7-8pm. 2629 Bechelli Lane. (530)227-4831. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. In this supervised free-play time, 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. 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Kidfit Classes; Redding. Kids have a great time moving & playing while increasing flexibility, balance & motor skills. Ages 5-10. Mon/Th, 4-5pm. $8/class (Y members free). 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, 5-5:45pm; Wed, 6-6:45pm; or Th, 4-4:45pm. $40/month. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Little Explorers: Colors & Shapes; Redding. Discover the many shades of colors & sides of shapes with activities & stories for ages 2-5 & their caregivers. Thursdays, 10am. Free with 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. National Nutrition Month Food Samplings; Shasta Lake. Free retail healthy food samplings to celebrate National Nutrition Month. Free cookbooks & prize drawings too! All ages. Try pineapple fried rice from 2-4pm. Drive-In Market, 13719 Hill Blvd. (530)245-6639. www.northstateparent.com • March 2017

GOING PLACES MARCH 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, 10:15-11am. $25/month (Y members $15/month). Shasta Family YMCA, 155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Read & Create Storytime; Redding. Focusing on art themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Th, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Storytime: Dr. Seuss’ Celebration!; Anderson. Anderson New Technology High School drama students present a Dr. Seuss celebration. Come meet some of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters, listen to stories, & enjoy a Dr. Seuss sticker project provided by First 5. 3:30pm. Free. Anderson Branch Library, 3200 W. Center St. (530)365-7685. Toddler-Fit; Redding. Toddlers have an exciting time with bubble-wrap roads, towers to crash & more during 45 minutes of energy-burning, stimulating & encouraging fun. A great, safe & padded place for toddlers to run around, tumble, interact & play. Ages 1-4. Tue & Th, 10:30-11:15am or 11:30am12:15pm. $4/child. Prime Martial Arts, 1161 Hilltop Dr. (530)605-4777. Tween & Teen After-School Club; Redding. “Y Club” is for youth in grades 6-12. Offers food, games, fun, homework help, computers, basketball, fitness, swimming & more. M-F, 1-6 pm, thru 5/31. $36/month. (Y members free). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. 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/month. (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 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/month, free trial. Mt. Shasta Martial Arts Program, 612-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)859-2024. Mt. Shasta Nordic Parent-Child Ski; Mt. Shasta. Enjoy fresh air & exercise while pulling your child (ages 7 & under) in a pulk sled. Th-Sun, thru March. Sled use complimentary, first-come, first-served; Trail pass: ages 7 & under free; $15/ages 8-17; $17/ages 18 & up. Rental skis available, free for ages 7 & under. Mt. Shasta Nordic Center, Ski Park Highway. (530)925-3495.

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provided while adults discuss parenting experiences & ideas. All ages. 6-8pm. Free. Chico Junior High, 280 Memorial Way. (530)899-4940. Chico International Folk Dance Club; Chico. World line, circle & couple dances. Instruction first, then dancing to songs requested. 1st Fridays, 8pm. $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 ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. You’re welcome to bring a snack. Th & Fri, 12-3pm. $7/hr. drop-in or $25/5 classes. 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. Fridays, 6-8pm. Chico Cheer All Stars Gym, 13306 Cabin Hollow Ct., Suite #120. (530)894-CCAS. 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, 10am-12pm. $15 (members $5); siblings +$1. Athletic Horizons, 415 Otterson Dr. (530)893-4967. Storytime Fun; Gridley. Storytime, music & crafting fun for children of all ages. 10am. Gridley Branch Library, 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. Teen/Top 40 Night At Cal Skate; Chico. Open to everyone! Bring your friends & have fun roller skating to great music. Dancing may be offered too. All ages. Fridays, 7-10:30pm. $7.25/2hrs-$7.50/2.5hrs, skate rental $2-$3. 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Time Out For Moms; Chico. Program designed to provide support & encouragement to mothers of babies & young children. Childcare provided. Fridays, 9-11am, thru 5/19. $50/program year; first two visits free. Bidwell Presbyterian Church, 208 W. 1st St. (530)343-1484.

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Beginning Sign Language Class; Paradise Library. Drop ins welcome. 10-11am. 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Bilingual Story Garden; Chico. Enjoy stories & songs in English & Spanish geared for ages 0-5. Fridays, 10am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Butte Parent Café; Chico. A fun family night out with dinner & good conversation focused on parenting. Meet other parents from the community in a relaxed environment. Families eat together, then childcare is

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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, 1-2:30pm; Fri, 3-4:30pm; Sat, 1-2:30pm. $20/drop-in (space allowing), discounted monthly rate; includes materials. Red Bluff Art Gallery, 601 Walnut St. (530)529-1332. School Readiness Playgroup; Corning. Fun free weekly playgroup for ages 0-5 with age-appropriate activities, circle time, singing & much more! Thursdays, 10am (except school holidays), thru May. West Street Elementary, K3 Room, 900 West St. (530)528-7382.

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. Designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. M-F, 10am-4pm. $7/hr. drop-in; $5-$6/hr. w/punch card – feel free to bring a snack. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. 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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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). Fridays, 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. Daily, 6:30-8:30pm. $50/lane up to 5 people, then $5/pp up to 8 players, includes shoes; must pre-reg. 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. Grasshopper Indoor Soccer; Redding. A great opportunity for one-on-one time with your little athlete. Ages 3-5 learn pre-soccer skills in this non-competitive, fun activity while learning kicking, running & moving the ball around obstacles. Parent participation required. Fridays, 5:30-6:15pm or 6:30-7:15pm, 3/3-24. $35, optional T-shirt +$7; by pre-reg. Alta Mesa School Gym, 2301 Saturn Skyway. (530)225-4095. 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. “Paint A Story” Classes; Redding. Bring your child out to color & paint while enjoying a story. For young artists up to age 5. Fridays, 10-10:30am. Free; pre-reg required, limited to 12 children. Co-sponsored by First 5 Shasta. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave. Ste. B. (530)605-0430. Read & Discover Storytime; Redding. Focusing on science, discovery & math themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Fridays, 10:30am. Free. Redding Branch 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. Secret Society Of Brick Stackers; Redding. Does your child love Legos? This group is a great time for him/her to get together with other kids with diverse abilities who share that affection. 3:45-4:45pm. Rowell Family Empowerment. 2701 Old Eureka Way, Ste. 2i. (530)226-5129. Toddler Time At Rare Air; Redding. A fun way to let your little ones get their wiggles out. 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 (reusable jump socks required, $3). Rare Air Trampoline Park, 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206. Tween & Teen After-School Club; Redding. “Y Club” is for youth in grades 6-12. Offers food, games, fun, homework help, computers, basketball, fitness, swimming & more. M-F, 1-6 pm, thru 5/31. $36/month. (Y members free). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622.

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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, 1-2:30pm; Fri, 3-4:30pm; Sat, 1-2:30pm. $20/ drop-in (space allowing), discounted monthly rate; includes materials. Red Bluff Art Gallery, 601 Walnut St. (530)529-1332. School Readiness Preschool Playgroups; Red Bluff. Fun, free weekly Friday morning playgroups offering age-appropriate activities, circle time, singing & more! Two age sessions: Ages 0-2, 9am; Ages 3-5, 10am. Jackson Heights Elementary School, Room 21, 225 Jackson St. (530)527-7214.

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Book Sale; Chico. Find great books at low prices at this fundraising event hosted by Chico Friends of the Library. Saturdays, 9-11:30am. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. 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. Chico Cheer All Stars Open Gym; Chico. Get extra cheerleading or tumbling practice - work on anything you like. Coach helps w/spotting. All ages/abilities. $5/ hr. Sat, 5-6 pm, thru April. Chico Cheer All Stars Gym, 13306 Cabin Hollow Ct., Suite #120. (530)894-CCAS. 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 Saturday, 1pm. Free, by pre-reg. BHS Educational Center, 2156 Pillsbury Rd., Ste 150B. (530)343-7919, x109. Investigation Station: Paleo Pies; Chico. Drop by Gateway Science Museum’s hands-on Investigation Station & become a Jurassic scientist. Excavate real bones from paleontology pie, learn about fossil formation & why there are no dinosaur bones in California. All ages. 1-3pm. Free with admission, $5-$7 (members & ages 2 & under free). Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade. (530)898-5130. Japanese Storytime; Chico. Monthly program features classic tales of Japan, Kamishibai (“paper-theater”), & Japanese songs & crafts. 1st Saturdays, 1pm. All ages. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Kids Club Craft Workshop: Nature Journal; Chico. Kids ages 3 & up can make a creative project to bring home. 10am, 10:30am, 11am & 11:30am. $2/ class. Michaels, 2041 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. (530)343-1864. Roller Skate Lessons; Chico. Taught by the Chico Artistic Skate Club. All ages welcome. Beginners, 1010:30am; Intermediate, 12:30-1pm. $5.25, includes skates. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. 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. Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30pm. $6.50/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 St. (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. 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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adorable jackrabbit puppet, for interactive gardening activities. For young children & their siblings, parents & grandparents. 1st Saturday, 10am-new time! Free w/park admission, $4-$16. West Garden Entrance (on rainy days in Greenhouse), 1100 Arboretum Dr. (530)242-3178. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza & soda. Ages 4 & up. Daily, 6:30-8:30pm. $50/lane up to 5 people, then $5/pp up to 8 players, includes shoes; must pre-reg. Shasta Lanes, 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. Friends Of Shasta County Libraries Book Sale; Redding Library. Find a great selection of gently used books at terrific prices. Most children books are 25¢50¢. 10am-1pm. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7265. 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. Kids Club Craft Workshop: Nature Journal; Redding. Kids ages 3 & up can make a creative project to

bring home. 10am-12pm. $2/class. Michaels, 1070 Hilltop Drive. (530)223-9514. Mini Explorers Engineering Challenge; Redding. Children explore different kinds of building materials to create & build projects like bridges, ramps, houses & more, in activities with a “Work Together & Build Together” theme. Ages 3-5. 9-11:30am. Fee $20. Enterprise Community Room, 4000 Victor Ave. (530)225-4095. 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. Professional Development: AfterSchool KidzScience; Redding. This workshop designed for 3rd5th grade educators uses the inquiry-based AfterSchool KidzScience program. Four physical science kits will be presented; teachers can gain hands-on experience with various science concepts, including surface tension, air resistance, magnetic forces & the properties of matter. 9am-12:30pm. $30. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Professional Development: GEMS Workshop; Redding. This workshop is designed for PreK-K educators & will focus on the curriculum “Hide a Butterfly.” Make

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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. Saturdays, 9:45-11:45am. $10/youth, $15/adult. Mt. Shasta City Park’s Dudes & Daises Building, 1350 Nixon Rd. (415)215-2652. Companion Rescue & Beacon Clinic; Mt. Shasta. Avalanche transceivers, or beacons, are the best tools for finding someone buried in an avalanche. Join the Mt. Shasta Avalanche Center in this outdoor training to learn how to use one (or brush up on your skills) & effectively carry out a companion rescue. Demos of different types available - BCA, Ortovox, Pieps, Mammut/Barryvox. Dress for snow. Ages middle school to adult. 1st Saturdays. 9am. Free. Meet at The Fifth Season, 300 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-4511. Mt. Shasta Nordic Junior Ski Program; Mt. Shasta. This fun program focuses on technical ski skills, team building, & leadership development. Two age groups: 7-11 & 12-16. 1:45-3:30pm. $60/$50 (member). Mt. Shasta Nordic Center, Ski Park Highway. (530)925-3495. Mt. Shasta Nordic Parent-Child Ski; Mt. Shasta. Enjoy fresh air & exercise while pulling your child (ages 7 & under) in a pulk sled. Th-Sun, thru March. Sled use complimentary, first-come, first-served; Trail pass: ages 7 & under free; $15/ages 8-17; $17/ ages 18 & up. Rental skis available, free for ages 7 & under. Mt. Shasta Nordic Center, Ski Park Highway. (530)925-3495.

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Art Enrichment Classes; Redding. In this fun & stressfree art enrichment class presented by YourArt Studio, children draw using a special step-by-step technique while engaging with a variety of media. A new project each week! Ages 4-14. Saturdays, 10:30-11:30am. $48/month; pre-reg. required. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave., Ste B. (530)605-0430. 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

camouflaged butterflies, hungry birds, & a meadow of flowers to enact “The Butterfly Play.” Students learn the basic concepts of protective coloration, parts of a flower, & strategies employed by hunters & the hunted in a real meadow. 9am-12:30pm. $30. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. 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. Saturday Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Redding. Today is “Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site” storytime. Ages 7 & under. 11am. Free. Barnes & Noble, 1260 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2006. Shasta Lake Community Banquet; Shasta Lake. Shasta Damboree hosts an awards ceremony to acknowledge outstanding community members of Shasta Lake, honoring business, educators, youth, employee, firefighter, Citizen of 2016, Hometown Hero & Parade Marshall. All ages. 5pm. $35. John Beaudet Community Center, 1525 Median Avenue. (530)949-2759. Skate & Dance Night; Redding. A time for tweens & young teens to roller skate & dance. Fun music, video arcade, well-supervised. Saturdays. Parents can drop in (no charge). Skate 7-9pm; Dance 9-11pm. $4.75/ skate, $4.75/dance or $7/both, includes skates. Viking Skate Country, 735 Auditorium Dr. (530)246-3900. Sundial Film Festival; Redding. The Sundial Film Festival, organized by the Active 20-30 Club of Redding Foundation, is seeking sponsors for the 2017 Film Festival. The Sundial Film Festival, in its 9th year, showcases the talent & diversity of filmmakers at the beautifully restored Cascade Theater. All money raised goes to children in need in the community. Ages 5 & up. 1pm or 7pm. $8-20. Cascade Theater, 1731 Market St. (530)255-4911. Toddler Time At Rare Air; Redding. A fun way to let your little ones get their wiggles out. Rare Air trampoline park opens their doors before normal business hours for little ones to jump at their own pace & comfort level. Saturdays, 9-10am. $6/jumper, parent free (reusable jump socks required, $3). Rare Air Trampoline Park, 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206.

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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 more than 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. Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multi-discipline class/studio sessions for all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal projects. Th, 1-2:30pm; Fri, 3-4:30pm; Sat, 1-2:30pm. $20/ drop-in (space allowing), discounted monthly rate; includes materials. Red Bluff Art Gallery, 601 Walnut St. (530)529-1332.

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GOING PLACES MARCH SISKIYOU COUNTY

Basecamp Boulders Open Gym; Mt. Shasta. Climb multiple routes in a bouldering room with about 600 square feet of climbing surface. All ages welcome; 14 & under with parent. Open 10am-5pm daily. $5/day pass, $40/monthly pass; shoe rental $4. Shasta Base Camp, 308 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-2359. Call To Artists: “Essence Of Dunsmuir: A Photographic Exploration”; Dunsmuir. Siskiyou Arts Museum seeks photo entries for this exhibit to take place in April 2017. Any type of camera is encouraged, photos must be of public places in Dunsmuir, whether indoors or out. All Ages. Anytime. $10 for up to 3 submissions. Siskiyou Arts Museum, 5824 Dunsmuir Avenue. (530)235-4711. Mt. Shasta Nordic Parent-Child Ski; Mt. Shasta. Enjoy fresh air & exercise while pulling your child (ages 7 & under) in a pulk sled. Th-Sun, thru March. Sled use complimentary, first-come, first-served; Trail pass: ages 7 & under free; $15/ages 8-17; $17/ ages 18 & up. Rental skis available, free for ages 7 & under. Mt. Shasta Nordic Center, Ski Park Highway. (530)925-3495.

In Redding, check out a great training day jam packed with everything you need to know from helmet fitting to teaching your child the rules of the road as a bicyclist at Bike To School Day Training. See the 30th (Shasta County).

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Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun of BMX racing, including Strider races. Practices Tue (5:30-7pm, $3); Racing on Thu (reg. 6pm, racing 7pm; $10) & Sun (reg. 10am, racing 11am; $10); weather permitting. All ages. Free to watch. 2352 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. (530)566-1269.

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Enso String Quartet in Concert; Chico. Enso has won various awards, including top prizes at the Concert Artists Guild competition & the Banff International String Quartet Competition. This performance includes renditions of “Italian Serenade” by Wolf, “Crisantemi” by Puccini, & more. All ages. 2pm. $10-$32. CSU, Chico’s Zingg Recital Hall, 400 W 1st St. (530)898-6333. Free Family Movie; Chico. Come enjoy a film that’s suitable for all ages. Showtime 2pm. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Gavel Club Meeting; Chico. At Gavel Club, an affiliate of Toastmasters International, ages 18 & under can officially participate in Toastmasters meetings & attain certificates. Join these meetings to brush up on communication & leadership skills with your child. 2:30-4pm. Free. Mountain Mike’s Pizza banquet room, 1105 W. 5th St. (530)313-5431.

Aquatic Adventures; Redding. Learn about water ecosystems through a variety of fun interpretive programs that could include diver interactions, fish & beaver feedings, & training sessions. Daily, 10:30am. Free w/Turtle Bay Exploration Park admission, $12$16. 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza & soda. Ages 4 & up. Daily, 6:30-8:30pm. $50/lane up to 5 people, then $5/pp up to 8 players, includes shoes; must pre-reg. Shasta Lanes, 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. “Knock off the Dust” Softball Skills Development Clinic; Redding. Grades 4-12 can get ready for the 2017 season. Improve your skills by learning drills for proper warmup, throwing, fielding & hitting techniques. Coaching staff include elite high school & college players. 9:30am-12pm. $20. Big League Dreams, 20155 Viking Way. (530)225-4095.

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MONDAY

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Art & Fun For Everyone; Chico. Fun ongoing hands-on enrichment activities for children ages 5 & under & their parents. M-F, 10am-4pm. See the 1st. Classical Conversations Information Meeting; Chico. Come learn about Classical Conversations, a Christian homeschool support program that equips & encourages parents to teach their children. Meet weekly in community; children get school experience & encouragement from homeschooling families. For parents of children ages 4-18. 6:30-8:30pm. Free. Panera Bread, 1910 E 20th St. (530)521-4998. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Enjoy fun, ongoing hands-on science enrichment activities with your young child. Activities designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome! Mon & Tues, 12-3pm. $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. Designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. M-F, 10am-4pm. $7/hr. drop-in; $5-$6/hr. w/punch card – feel free to bring a snack. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Tot Time; Paradise. Enjoy quality time with your toddler doing arts & crafts, music & other activities. Siblings welcome. Come laugh, learn & play. Ages 0-5. Mondays (except holidays), 11:15am, thru Dec. Free. The Family Place, 1007 Bille Rd. (530)230-0211 ext. 205.

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Adult Coed & Women’s 6 On 6 Volleyball League; Redding. Start a fun adult volleyball team with your work friends. Coed & Women’s divisions available. Mondays, 3/6-5/22, times vary. $140 per team. Enterprise High School, 3411 Churn Creek Rd. (530)225-4095. Aquatic Adventures; Redding. Learn about water ecosystems & the importance of our river through a variety of fun interpretive programs that could include diver interactions, fish & beaver feedings & training sessions. Daily, 10:30am. Free w/park admission, $12$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Artistic Gymnastics Classes; Redding. Boys & girls ages 4-12 learn floor, bars, beam, vault & trampoline. Mondays, 4-5pm or 5-6pm. $50/month. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Babies, Books & Play; Redding. A fun playtime for babies ages 0-2yrs & their caregivers. Mondays, 10:30am. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Children & Teens Drawing Classes; Redding. Students ages 5-18 learn shading, perspective, figure drawing & more. New students are welcome to join any time. M/T/Th, varied class times (call for info), thru May 26. $50/month (4 classes). All Fired Up Paint it Yourself Ceramic Studio, 1818 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2206. Children’s Yoga: Peaceful Warriors; Redding. Learn to be a Peaceful Warrior in this popular & fun yoga class for girls & boys. Ages 6-12. 3:30-5pm. $15/ class; $15/drop-in; class card discount avail. Balance Yoga Center, 169 Locust St. (530)262-6298. Duplicate Bridge Lessons; Redding Library. In this 10-session series, the Redding Duplicate Bridge Club teaches how to play this popular card game. All ages. Mondays, 5:30-8pm, 1/09-3/27. Free. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)917-5400. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza & soda. Ages 4 & up. Daily, 6:30-8:30pm. $50/lane up to 5 people, then $5/pp up to 8 players, includes shoes; must pre-reg. Shasta Lanes, 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. G-Force High School Power Tumble; Redding. Utilizes rod floor, tumble-track & trampoline to enhance tumbling skills for cheer & gymnastics. Mondays, 7-8pm. $50/month. G-Force Gymnastics, 2629 Bechelli Lane. (530)227-4831. Game Night; Redding. Children of all ages can play board games & video games in the library’s storyroom. Mondays, 4-5:30pm. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. 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. Mondays, 3:45-4:45pm. $25/ month. (Y members $15/month). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Kidfit Classes; Redding. Kids have a great time

GOING PLACES MARCH moving & playing while increasing flexibility, balance & motor skills. Ages 5–10. Mon/Th, 4-5pm. $8/class (Y members free). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Kids Cooking Classes; Redding. In this hands-on class series, children get a full cooking experience by learning to follow a recipe, help with all prepping & cooking, & of course eat their creations! Ages 5-12. Mondays, 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, 5-5:45pm; Wed, 6-6:45pm; or Th, 4-4:45pm. $40/month. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Martial Arts; Redding. Kajukenbo is a mixture of martial arts types including: Karate, Jujitsu, Kenpo & boxing. Ages 13+. Mon & Wed, 3/6-29, session times by age: Youth, 5:30-6:30pm; Adults, 6:30-7:30pm. $55/session, 2xs per week. Teen Center, 54 Quartz Hill Rd. (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/month. (Y members free). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. National Nutrition Month Healthy Food Samplings; Shasta Lake. Free retail healthy food samplings to celebrate National Nutrition Month. Free cookbooks & prize drawings too! All ages. Try heathy snacks from 3-6:30pm. Sentry Market, 4525 Shasta Dam Blvd. (530)225-5126. 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. Pickleball Open Play; Redding. Come rally during open play. Pickleball is a racquet sport played on a badminton court with a hard paddle & a whiffleball. For adults, beginners welcome. Cool weather: Mon-Sat, 9-11am. Free. Enterprise Park Community Sport Court, 4300 Victor Ave. (530)225-4095. Roller Skating Lessons; Redding. Learn skating from the best - local roller derby girl Christie Benninghoven. If you can walk with balance forward & backward, you can roller skate. For children & adults, ages 6+. Mon & Wed, 4-4:45pm, 3/6-22. $35/full session. Enterprise Park Community Sport Court, 4300 Victor Ave. (530)225-4095. Scratch Programming Class Series: Circuits & Gadgets; Redding. Students will use Arduino circuitry & ScratchX extensions to make real-life gadgets like handheld controllers & LED signals that interface the real world with their Scratch games & animations. Previous experience with Scratch programming required, call for details. Ages 8+. Mondays, 3/6-27, 4-6pm. $90. Build It, 925 Merchant St. #2. (530)638-3399. Swim School; Redding. In these swim lessons, children learn confidence in the aquatic environment as they become accustomed to submerging in water, blowing bubbles, moving about comfortably & safely having fun. Ages 0-12. Monthly classes, Mon & Wed morning, afternoon & evening classes; times vary by level. $42-$47/session. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Tween & Teen After-School Club; Redding. “Y Club” is for youth in grades 6-12. Offers food, games, fun, homework help, computers, basketball, fitness, swimming & more. M-F, 1-6 pm, thru 5/31. $36/month. (Y members free). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Wildflower Identification Workshop; Redding. Learn how to identify wildflowers using the plant family method in a wildflower identification workshop presented by the Shasta Chapter of California Native Plant Society. Three-evening workshop cost includes a plant book. Ages 12+. 6-8pm. $28. Holiday Market Community Room, 3315 Placer St. Redding. (530)355-8542. Zumba; Redding. Zumba is a way to get fit while feeling like you are at a dance party. Come relieve stress, get your body moving & love who you are. Mondays, 6-7pm, 3/6-27. $16/session. Caldwell Park Recreation Center, 56 Quartz Hill Rd. (530)225-4095.

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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/month, free trial. Mt. Shasta Martial Arts Program, 612-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)859-2024. 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, 10:30am-12pm. Free. Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 E. Lake St. (530)926-1400.

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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. NVCSS Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. (530)591-2370. Preschool Story Hour; Corning. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. Mondays, 10am. Free. Corning Branch Library, 740 Third St. (530)528-7382.

TUESDAY

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Art & Fun For Everyone; Chico. Fun ongoing hands-on enrichment activities for children ages 5 & under & their parents. M-F, 10am-4pm. See the 1st. Cheap Skate Night At Cal Skate; Chico. This fun night of roller skating features weekly themes, games & family “hits” music. All ages. 6:308:30pm. $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. $65/month 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 – In Spanish; Chico. Raising a child with special needs

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Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity develops coordination, flexibility, Please say you saw it in North State Parent magazine. This helps us grow!

is challenging; this group helps build a supportive network & opportunity to share. Children welcome; homework help & childcare provided. 1st Tues. Dinner provided; bring something extra to share. Potluck 5:30pm; group meets 6-8pm. ARC, 2030 Park Ave. (530)891-5865. Homework Help; Chico. Dedicated volunteers are available to help students with homework on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 3pm-5pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Knit-Crochet Club; Oroville. Bring your project to work on while enjoying the company of other yarn enthusiasts. Tue, 4-6pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. March Youth Concert: “Symphony Quest - To The Stars & Beyond”; Chico. Join the North State Symphony & travel the solar system & far-away planets & galaxies in this musical trek with Holst’s “The Planets” & sounds from “Star Wars 7.” Includes a performance by local teenage pianist Diego Bustamante. This musical, multi-media experience is an over-the-moon way to learn about the orchestra! For grades 2-6. 10:30am. $5, Limited seating, reserve in advance. CSU, Chico’s Laxson Auditorium. 530-898-5984 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. Preschool Storytime; Chico. Stories, songs & crafts for ages 3-5. Two Tues sessions: 10am & 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Reading Hero Storytime; Oroville. Trained volunteers bring stories alive for kids of all ages. It’s lots of fun! Tues & Wed, 3-4pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Enjoy fun, ongoing hands-on science enrichment activities with your young child. Activities designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome! Mon & Tues, 12-3pm. $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, $3); Racing on Thu (reg. 6pm, racing 7pm;

$10) & Sun (reg. 10am, racing 11am; $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. Designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. M-F, 10am-4pm. $7/hr. drop-in; $5-$6/hr. w/punch card – feel free to bring a snack. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101.

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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. Artistic Gymnastics Classes; Redding. Boys & girls ages 4-12 learn floor, bars, beam & vault, & trampoline. Tuesdays, choose 4-5pm, 5-6pm or 6-7pm. $50/ month. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Beginning Foil Fencing For Youth: Redding. Students ages 12 & up will learn footwork, blade work, timing, strategy, the eight parries & simple attacks. Fencing gear required. Tuesdays, 6-8pm, 3/7-28. $26/full session, by pre-reg. Caldwell Recreation Center, 56 Quartz Hill Rd. (530)225-4095. 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. Children & Teens Drawing Classes; Redding. Students ages 5-18 learn shading, perspective, figure drawing & more. New students are welcome to join any time. M/T/Th, varied class times (call for info), thru May 26. $50/month (4 classes). All Fired Up Paint it Yourself Ceramic Studio, 1818 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2206. Children’s Gymnastics; Redding. A fun combination of gymnastics, strength & conditioning for ages 4-6. Children learn age-appropriate skills & drills on floor, beam, bar & springboard. Tues or Wed, 4:10-4:55pm. $25/month (Y members $15), 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. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza & soda. Ages 4 & up. Daily, 6:30-8:30pm. $50/lane up to 5 people, then $5/pp up to 8 players, includes shoes; must pre-reg. Shasta Lanes, 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. Foxtail Flippers Gymnastics Classes; Anderson. Participants ages 6-11 develop skills for basic flips & tricks, such as backward rolls, front flips, round-offs & cartwheels. Choose Tu, 4-5pm or Th, 5-6pm. $56/ month, by pre-reg. Adventure Recreation, 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. 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/month; Tumble-fun (ages 6 +), intro to trampoline & tumbling with a focus on strength, nutrition & fun skills for exercise, 4-5pm, $50/month. 2629 Bechelli Lane. (530)227-4831. Happy Birthday Redding Library! Storytime; Redding. Come celebrate the Redding Library’s 10th Birthday with a special birthday party, storytime, music, crafts, & cake. All Ages. 10:30am. Free. 1100 Parkview Avenue. (530)245-7253. Lego Robotics: Fundamentals Class Series; Redding. Students will construct robots from Lego kits & command them with Mindstorms NXT robotics programming. Class instruction combined with personal creativity will allow for complex, custom robots that interact with their environment. No experience necessary. Ages 8+. Tuesdays, 3/07-3/28, 4-6pm. $90. Build It, 925 Merchant St. #2. (530)638-3399. Lil’ Chefs Class; Redding. A fun & educational

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GOING PLACES MARCH cooking experience for ages 3-5. Lil’ Chefs learn about following directions, shape & sensory exploration, develop fine motor skills, & more. Tuesdays, 9-10am. $20/month (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; Redding. Come meet other moms & enjoy activities with your children including: crafts, sensory table, circle time, educational toys, gross & fine motor development, & snack. Ages 0-5. 1st & 3rd Tues; 9-10am; thru June. $5 per family. Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 3961 Alta Mesa Drive, Redding, CA 96002. (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. Preschool Gymnastics; Redding. A fun combination of gymnastics, strength & conditioning for ages 3-5. Children learn age-appropriate skills & drills on floor, beam, bar & springboard. Tuesdays; $25/month (Y members $15). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Read & Sing Storytime; Redding. Storytime, crafts & songs for children of all ages. Tues, 10:30-11:30am. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Shasta College Open Mic Night; Redding. Join monthly open mic poetry readings; this month’s theme is “Women, Voices, Power.” Share original work, bring a favorite poem to read or come listen in a supportive & inclusive environment. Open to all poets & spoken word artists of all ages. Tuesdays thru 5/2, 3-4:30pm. Free. Shasta College Building 2000, Room 2066, 11555 Old Oregon Trail. (530)242-7618. Shasta Skippers Jump Rope Tryout Class; Redding. Kids from throughout the area are invited to join Redding’s Shasta Skipper Jump Rope team! Class is for beginning to intermediate jumpers to learn tricks, endurance, speed & more; necessary to qualify for the team. Tuesdays, 6-7pm, 3/7-28. $25/session; jump ropes available for $5. Shasta Meadows School Gym, 2825 Yana Ave. (530)225-4095. Storytime; Redding. This weekly storytime is geared for ages 0-5, all ages welcome. Tu,10-10:30am. Free. Shasta Community Health Center’s Pediatrics waiting room, 1035 Placer St. (530)229-5124. Teen & Adult Martial Arts Classes; Redding. Ages 13+ increase their skills & self-confidence as they learn punches, kicks & blocks. All skill levels welcome. Th, 7:30-8:30pm. $45/month (Y members $25/month). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Teen Advisory Board Meeting; Redding Library. Join the team & help plan teen programs at the library during fun meetings. Community service hours available. Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Free, by application. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7261. Toddler-Fit; Redding. Toddlers have an exciting time with bubble-wrap roads, towers to crash & more during 45 minutes of energy-burning, stimulating & encouraging fun. A great, safe & padded place for toddlers to run around, tumble, interact & play. Ages 1-4. Tue & Th, 10:30-11:15am or 11:30am-12:15pm. $4/child. Prime Martial Arts, 1161 Hilltop Dr. (530)605-4777. Tween & Teen After-School Club; Redding. “Y Club” is for youth in grades 6-12. Offers food, games, fun, homework help, computers, basketball, fitness, swimming & more. M-F, 1-6 pm, thru 5/31. $36/month (Y members free). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Youth Hula Classes; Redding. Teacher Cynthia Reed has a mission to “keep aloha alive” through preserving & sharing the arts of Hula. Ages 6-14. Tue & Th, 4-5pm, 3/7-30. $50/session. Caldwell Park Teen Center, 54 Quartz Hill Rd. (530)225-4095. 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/month (Y members $20). Tu or Th, 6:30-7:30pm. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622.

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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.

TEHAMA COUNTY

School Readiness Playgroup; Los Molinos. Fun, free weekly playgroup for ages 0-5. Includes age-appropriate activities, circle time, singing & much more. Tuesdays, 10am (except school holidays). First Steps Family Resource Center, Los Molinos Elementary School, 7700 Stanford Ave. (530)384-7833.

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SISKIYOU COUNTY

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.

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Homework Help; Chico. Dedicated volunteers are available to help students with homework on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 3pm-5pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. 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. Wednesdays, 11am & 2pm. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Preschool Storytime & Craft; Oroville Library. Enjoy songs, stories & a craft geared for ages 3-5. 11am12pm. Free. 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. “Just For Fun” Preschool Activities; Chico. Enrichment activities designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. M-F, 12-3pm. 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. “What’s Going On Wednesdays” Kids Activity; Gridley. Enjoy creative craft-making. 2-3:30pm. Gridley Branch Library, 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323.

GLENN COUNTY

Preschool Storytime & Craft; Orland. Storytime & creative fun for ages 2-5. Wednesdays, 11am. Orland Free Library, 333 Mill St. (530)865-1640.

SHASTA COUNTY

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programming is required; call for details. Ages 11+. Wednesdays, 3/8-3/29, 4-6pm. $90. Build It, 925 Merchant St. #2. (530)638-3399. Read & Play Storytime; Redding. This innovative storytime focuses on sensory practices. Children of all ages welcome, especially those with special needs. Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Alateen Meeting; Redding. Support group for teens affected by someone else’s drinking. Wed, 6:307:30pm. See the 1st. G-Force Gymnastics Wednesday Classes; Redding. Kinder-gym (ages 3-5): intro to tumbling & trampolines; Tumble-fun (ages 6+): intro to trampoline & tumbling, 6-7pm; Middle school power tumble enhances skills for cheer & gymnastics; 7-8pm. See the 1st. G-Force Jr. High School Power Tumble; Redding. Utilizes rod floor, tumble-track & trampoline to enhance tumbling skills for cheer & gymnastics. Wednesdays, 7-8pm. See the 1st. Girls Teen/Tween Yoga; Redding. This yoga class is taught through a positive age-appropriate theme each week. Ages 10-15. Wednesdays, 3:30-5pm. 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. Beginning lesson Wednesdays, 7-8pm; stay & dance until 9:30pm. Ages 5 & up. See the 1st.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Children’s Storytime; Dunsmuir. Children of all ages (infants welcome) enjoy stories & a snack. Adult must accompany child. 3:30-4:30pm. Dunsmuir Library, 5714 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-2035. 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; Mt. Shasta. Children ages 0-5 enjoy fun stories & sing along to music. An adult must accompany young children. 10:30am. Mt. Shasta Branch Library, 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

March Youth Concert: “Symphony Quest - To The Stars & Beyond”; Red Bluff. Join the North State Symphony & travel the solar system & far-away planets & galaxies in this musical trek with Holst’s “The Planets” & sounds from “Star Wars 7.” Includes a performance by local teenage pianist Diego Bustamante. This musical, multi-media experience is an over-the-moon way to learn about the orchestra! For fifth grade students. 9:15am & 10:30am. $5, Limited seating, reserve in advance. State Theatre, 333 Oak St. (530)898-5984 Preschool Story Hour; Red Bluff. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. Wednesdays, 9:30am. Red Bluff Branch Library, 645 Madison St. (530)527-7214. School Readiness Playgroup; Cottonwood. Fun, free weekly playgroup for ages 0-5. Includes age-appropriate activities, circle time, singing & much more. Wednesdays, 10am (except school holidays), thru May. Evergreen Elementary School, Room 30, 19415 Hooker Creek Rd. (530)384-7833.

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After-School Storytime; Chico. Stories & crafts for ages 12 & under. Th, 3pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Baby Development: Baby Wellness Series; Chico. Informative 6-week series, topics include: Infant Massage, Attachment & Brain Development, Healthy Parent, Infant Nutrition & Food Introduction, & Teething & Dental Care. For parents with infants ages 7 months & younger. Thursdays; 10:30am-12pm; 3/9- 4/13. $75/series. 251 Cohasset Rd., #120. (530)332-3970.

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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

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

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

Little Sprouts Preschool

Kids and Me 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 and 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

Liberty Christian Preschool

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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

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 hands-on 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. Lic # 451374 213 & 451374 214

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, Kindergarten Readiness with assessments. A full curriculum with cultural appreciation, farm animals, natural foods, plenty of time for reading books, empathy building, respect for others and a huge outdoor play area including a giant sandbox. Lic# 455405638 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

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.

Redding Cooperative Preschool

658 Mary St. • (530) 241–4355 www.reddingcooppreschool.org DS Ages: 2.9-5 yrs; 3 yr old class Tuesday & Thursday; 4 yr old class Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9AM-12PM Our school provides students engaging opportunities to learn through play. Parents and children learn and make new friends together using hands-on developmentally appropriate activities in an inviting and safe environment. Lic # 455401222

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GOING PLACES MARCH Caregiver Resource & Self-Care Training; Oroville. For those caring for someone else’s child or children. Facilitated group offers support, training for better selfcare, & resources. 2nd Thursday, 11am-1pm. Northern Valley Catholic Social Services, 2185 Baldwin Ave. (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. Storytime; Durham. Stories, songs & activities for children 5 & under. Th, 10am. Free. Durham Branch Library, 2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835. Storytime; Paradise. Songs, story & music geared for ages 0-5. Th, 10-11am. Free. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Toddler Storytime; Chico. Stories, songs & action rhymes for ages 3 & under. Two Thursday sessions: 10am & 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 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 ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. Th & Fri, 12-3pm. See the 2nd. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. M-F, 10am-4pm. See the 1st. 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 prepare to be an All Star! T/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tues (5:30pm); Racing on Thurs (7pm) & Sun (11am). All ages. See the 2nd.

GLENN COUNTY

Babies & Books Storytime; Orland. A special storytime geared for infants & toddlers. Th, 11am. Orland Free Library, 333 Mill St. (530)865-1640.

SHASTA COUNTY

3D Modeling & Printing Class Series; Redding. Students will use Tinkercad & Minecraft to design computer 3D models that can be printed out into the real world. Build It’s “MakerBot Replicator 2” will print one of each student’s designs. No experience necessary. Ages 8+. Thursdays, 3/9-30, 4-6pm. $90. Build It, 925 Merchant St. #2. (530)638-3399. Good Grief Suicide Loss Support Group; Redding. Meets 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Lotus Center, 3290 Bechelli Lane. (530)440-6033. Little Explorers: Colors & Shapes; Redding. Discover the many shades of colors & sides of shapes with activities & stories for ages 2-5 & their caregivers. Thursdays, 10am. Free with Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. March Youth Concert: “Symphony Quest - To The Stars & Beyond”; Redding. Join the North State Symphony & travel the solar system & far-away planets & galaxies in this musical trek with Holst’s “The Planets” & sounds from “Star Wars 7.” Includes a performance by local teenage pianist Diego Bustamante. This musical, multi-media experience is an over-the-moon way to learn about the orchestra! For grades 2-6. 11am. $5, Limited seating, reserve in advance. Cascade Theatre, 1731 Market St. (530)898-5984. Little One’s Concert: “Symphony Quest - To The Stars & Beyond”; Redding. Join the North State Symphony in a special musical, multi-media experience for ages infant to 1st grade. It’s an over-the-moon way to learn about the orchestra! 9:15am. $5/seat; limited seating, reserve in advance. Cascade Theatre, 1731 Market St. (530)898-5984. Read & Create Storytime; Redding. Focusing on art themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Th, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Storytime: Hair!; Anderson. Lindsay Treece, hair stylist from Envy’d Creationz, will be the guest reader & act out the story “Stephanie’s Ponytail.” Come get your hair styled in a ponytail like the story. Have short hair? Lindsay can spike your hair! Sticker project provided by First 5 Shasta. 3:30pm. Free. Anderson Branch Library, 3200 W. Center St. (530)365-7685. 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. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling.

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Includes pizza. Daily, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 1st. G-Force Gymnastics Thursday Classes; Redding. Kinder-gym (ages 3-5) 4-4:45pm; Tumble-fun (ages 6 +) 4-5pm. See the 2nd. Kidfit Classes; Redding. Kids ages 5-10 have a great time moving & playing while increasing flexibility, balance & motor skills. Mon/Th, 4-5pm. See the 2nd. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Thursday 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. Toddler-Fit; Redding. Toddlers ages 1-4 enjoy 45 minutes of energy-burning, stimulating & encouraging fun. Tu/Th, 10:30-11:15am or 11:30-12:15pm. See the 2nd.

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Mt. Shasta Nordic Parent-Child Ski; Mt. Shasta. Enjoy fresh air & exercise while pulling your child (ages 7 & under) in a pulk sled. Th-Sun, thru March. Sled use complimentary, first-come, first-served; Trail pass: ages 7 & under free; $15/ages 8-17; $17/ ages 18 & up. Rental skis available, free for ages 7 & under. Mt. Shasta Nordic Center, Ski Park Highway. (530)925-3495. Intermediate Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. Fun, supportive environment develops technique & skills at the intermediate level. Thursdays, 6:457:45pm. 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.

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School Readiness Playgroup; Corning. Fun free weekly playgroup for ages 0-5 with age-appropriate activities, circle time, singing & much more! Thursdays, 10am (except school holidays), thru May. West Street Elementary, K3 Room, 900 West St. (530)528-7382. Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. All ages & skill levels are welcome to create in this professional

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Beginning Sign Language Class; Paradise Library. Drop-ins welcome. 10-11am. 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Bilingual Story Garden; Chico. Enjoy stories & songs in English & Spanish geared for ages 0-5. Fridays, 10am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. FunSprouts Clubhouse; Chico. FunSprout’s Clubhouse is a community play group for moms & kids. All classes will include a story, craft, snack, puppets & play time. Mom/guardian will need to be present. Mothers & children from surrounding cities are welcome. RSVP req. prior to each class. Ages 0-5. 2nd Friday, 10-11:30am; thru Dec. Free. Truth Church, 3870 Morrow Lane. (916)798-6802. Karaoke Night; Durham. Karaoke for all ages! A fun event for the family. Refreshments are served. 2nd Fridays, 6pm. Free. Durham Branch Library, 2545 Durham-Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835. Storytime Fun; Gridley. Storytime, music & crafting fun for children of all ages. 10am. Gridley Branch Library, 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. Teen/Top 40 Night At Cal Skate; Chico. Open to everyone! Bring your friends & have fun roller skating to great music. Dancing may be offered too. All ages. Fridays, 7-10:30pm. $7.25/2hrs-$7.50/2.5hrs, skate rental $2-$3. 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Creative Art Activities; Chico. Enjoy hands-on art activities with your child in a drop-in Montessori environment. Designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. Th & Fri, 12-3pm. 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. 5-8pm. $2/person. See the 3rd. Time Out For Moms; Chico. Provides support & encouragement to moms with young children. Childcare

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Build It Open Lab; Redding. Students w/ prior Build It experience work on their own projects with expert help & guidance. It’s the perfect sandbox environment for a budding programmer, robotics engineer, circuit builder, filmmaker or 3D designer. Ages 10+. Fridays, 3/10-31, 4-6pm. $90, discount with concurrent enrollment. 925 Merchant St. #2. (530)638-3399. Children’s Cinema; Redding. Come enjoy popular family films & popcorn on Fridays at 4pm. Free. Redding Branch Library Children’s Story Room, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. “Paint A Story” Classes; Redding. Bring your child out to color & paint while enjoying a story. For young artists up to age 5. Fridays, 10-10:30am. Free; pre-reg required, limited to 12 children. Co-sponsored by First 5 Shasta. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave. Ste. B. (530)605-0430. Read & Discover Storytime; Redding. Focusing on science, discovery & math themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Fridays, 10:30am. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Secret Society Of Brick Stackers; Redding. Does your child love Legos? This group is a great time for him/her to get together with other kids with diverse abilities who share that affection. 3:45-4:45pm. Rowell Family Empowerment. 2701 Old Eureka Way, Ste. 2i. (530)226-5129. Schreder Planetarium Public Shows; Redding. Bring the family for a full-dome audiovisual experience of what’s in our sky & galaxy. $7. Get tix ahead; sells out. Schreder Planetarium, 1644 Magnolia Ave. (530)225-0243. Shasta College Presents: “The Foreigner”; Redding. Laugh until you fall out of your seat at this hilarious & heartwarming theatrical comedy play written by award-winning playwright Larry Shue. All ages. 7pm. $7-$10. Shasta College Theatre, 11555 Old Oregon Trail. (530)242-7514. Tween & Teen After-School Club; Redding. “Y Club” is for youth in grades 6-12. Offers food, games, fun, homework help, computers, basketball, fitness, FROM BIRTH... FOR LIFE swimming & more. M-F, 1-6 pm, thru 5/31. $36/month (Y members free). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. 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, of Shady Oaks Lic#455405949 6pm. See the 3rd. FamilyLimited Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring Openings For Children friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Ages 12 to 24 Months Includes pizza. Daily, 6:30-8:30pm. See theOld. 1st. Galaxy Gymnastics OpenCare. Gym; Redding. LovingPreschool Nuturing Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. Fosters Self-Help Skills. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Friday Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump Area. & tumble in Dedicated Napping a supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age Diapers Accepted. Affordable sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome):Rates! 11am12pm; Ages 8 & up: 5-6pm. See the 3rd. Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling, laser light show, music Fri & Ca&ll fun. now Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 3rd. for a sch ol Toddler Time At Rare Air; Redding. A fun way toolet outramyour little ones get their wiggles out. RaretAir r! poline park opens their doors before normal business hours for little ones to jump at their own pace & comfort level. Fridays, 9-10am & 10-11am. See the 3rd.

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Block Party With A Purpose; Chico. The Butte Environmental Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event series aims to rid Chicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creeks of garbage & harmful invasive plant species thru monthly community cleanups during the winter & spring months. All ages. 2nd Saturdays, 9am-12pm, thru 5/13. Free. Call for meeting location. (530)891-6424. Book Sale; Chico. Find great books at low prices at this fundraising event hosted by Chico Friends of the Library. Saturdays, 9-11:30am. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Book Sale; Paradise. At this twice-monthly sale, purchase gently-used books at bargain prices. Hosted by Paradise Friends of the Library. 10am-3pm. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Chico Cheer All Stars Open Gym; Chico. Get extra cheerleading or tumbling practice. Coach helps w/ spotting. All ages/abilities. Sat, 5-6pm. See the 4th. Dads & Donuts; Paradise. A sweet time for dads & their children, with donuts from Dolly-O-Donuts. Ages 0-5. 10am. Free. The Family Place, 1007 Bille Rd. (530)230-0211 ext. 205. Grandparenting Class; Chico.Â The exciting time is here & this class is for you. Join other grandparents & learn infant-child CPR techniques, infant safe sleep recommendations, the benefits of breastfeeding, & tips on how to support your adult child & the new family member. For adults. 12-2pm. $35/person. Enloe Mother & Baby Ed. Center, 251 Cohasset Rd. #120. (530)332-3970. Infant/Pediatric CPR Class; Chico. Learn to make your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s environment safe, how to prevent the most common childhood accidents, & infant/child CPR techniques. 9-11am. Adults only. $35/person, pre-reg.

Catching Clinic; Redding. Boys & girls in grades 2-5 learn about proper receiving stance, giving the target, receiving signs, catching the ball, framing, throw downs, blocking the ball, & more. Two sessions by age: Grades 2 & 3, 9-10:30am; Grades 4 & 5, 10:30am12pm. $10 per player. K-1 Baseball Field, South City Park,1250 Parkview Ave. (530)225-4095. Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner; Ono. Get Your St. Pattyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on! The Ono Grange #445 is having a fundraiser & will be serving homemade corned beef & cabbage dinners that include dinner, drink & dessert. Everyone is welcome! All ages. 5-7pm. $5-$10. Ono Grange, 11920 Platina Rd. (530)396-2322. Family 2nd Saturday: Art Studio; Redding. This event welcomes artists of all ages & all levels of ability to explore many art forms, including drawing, painting & more. Various art projects will be led throughout the day by art students from U-Prep as well as Turtle Bay educators & volunteers. 11am-3pm. Free with Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Gardening Workshop: It All Starts In The Soil; Redding. A healthy garden starts with healthy soil. Join Ken Waranius, owner of Redding Compost Tea, as he teaches about the importance of nutrient-dense soil in organic gardening. Ken will cover soil biology, chemistry & physics, as well as composting & soil testing. All ages. 10am-12pm. $3 (members free). Turtle Bay Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Office, 1135 Arboretum Dr. (530)243-8850. Girl Scouts Program: Introductory Patch Day; Redding. Forests, birds, fish & more. Establish an appreciation & awareness of Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North State region through a self-led tour. Upon arrival, all participants will receive a booklet to help lead them through Turtle Bay. For Girl Scouts of all ages. 10am-4pm. $8$12. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Hitting & Base Running Clinic; Redding. Participants will be taught the mechanics of hitting Fast Pitch Softball. Participants will be learning base running fundamentals. Grades 2nd-5th: 9-11:30am. Fee $10. Softball Field, Parkview Ave. (530)225-4095.

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Infielder/Outfielder Clinic; Redding. Students in grades 2-5 learn proper fielding positions, how to catch a fly ball & pop-up, ground balls, move to the ball, practice quick throws & more. Grades 2 & 3, 9-11am; Grades 4 & 5, 11am-1pm. $10 per person. K-1 Baseball Field, South City Park,1250 Parkview Ave. (530)225-4095. Kids Club Craft Workshop: Fairy House; Redding. Kids ages 3 & up can make a creative project to bring home. 10am-12pm. $2/class. Michaels, 1070 Hilltop Drive. (530)223-9514. 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. Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Outdoor Exploration: Trail Science; Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Come take a hike while exploring Brandy Creek. Bring adequate sun protection, spare clothes, sturdy footwear for hiking, water, & lunch or snacks. Ages 12+. 9am-1pm. $32; pre-reg. Brandy Creek at Whiskeytown Lake. (530)225-4095. Lego Build Event: Luther Rose; Redding. Enjoy an afternoon of Lego fun by building a giant replica of the Luther Rose. This is sure to be a great family fun experience in celebration of 500 years of Reformation. All ages. 11am-2pm. Free. St. James Lutheran Church, 2500 Shasta View Dr. (530)221-6474. Parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Night Out; Anderson. Parents can treat themselves to a night out & their kids will have fun too! 2nd Saturdays, 5-9pm. $10/child. Adventure Recreation Center, 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235. Pitching Clinic; Redding. Grades 2-5 can learn the fundamentals of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fast pitch coordination. Players with advanced skills will have the opportunity to be taught many pitches. Session times by age: Grades 2 & 3, 9-10:30am; Grades 4 & 5, 10:30am-12pm. $10 per person. K-1 Baseball Field, South City Park,1250 Parkview Ave. (530)225-4095. Prenatal Yoga; Redding. All stages of pregnancy are welcome. Connect with your changing body, build strength & flexibility, increase stamina, improve balance & circulation, learn to use breath to manage pain, & meet other expectant moms. 2nd, 4th & 5th Saturdays, 9:15-10:15am. $80/10-class punch card; Y members free. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622.

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Enloe Mother & Baby Ed. Center, 251 Cohasset Rd., Suite #120. (530)332-3970. Investigation Station: Fibonacci Spirals; Chico. Drop by the Gateway Science Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand-on Investigation Station to learn about symmetry as well as the Fibonacci sequence & the spiral that it produces. All ages. 1-3pm. Free with admission, $5-$7 (members & ages 2 & under free). Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade. (530)898-5130. Kids Club Craft Workshop: Fairy House; Chico. Kids are invited to come have fun making a craft theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. 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.Â Enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, soaps & much more. 7:30am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine. 2nd & Wall St. (530)893-FARM. 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; Chico. Monthly storytime features stories, songs & a craft for all ages, in Spanish. 2nd Saturday, 2pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Storytime;Â Chico. Children will enjoy a story & activities. 11am. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Rooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Zoo Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Skate Session; Chico. Ages 10 & under. Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30am. See the 4th. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with blacklight bowling & music. Fri/Sat, 9pm-1am. See the 3rd.

age-appropriate activities, circle time, singing & more! Two age sessions: Ages 0-2, 9am; Ages 3-5, 10am. Jackson Heights Elementary School, Room 21, 225 Jackson St. (530)527-7214. Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. All ages & skill levels are welcome to create in this professional studio environment; includes time to work on personal projects. Th, 1-2:30pm; Fri, 3-4:30pm; Sat, 1-2:30pm. See the 2nd.

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rain or shine. Home Depot Parking Lot, 2650 Main St. (530)514-3365. Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. All ages & skill levels are welcome to create in this professional studio environment; includes time to work on personal projects. Th, 1-2:30pm; Fri, 3-4:30pm; Sat, 1-2:30pm. See the 2nd.

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Free Family Movie; Chico. Come enjoy a film that’s suitable for all ages. Showtime 2pm. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Nord Country School Pie Auction & Tri-Tip Dinner; Chico. This fun evening features dinner, a silent auction, & the much-anticipated live Pie Auction. The enthusiasm & friendly competition make this a community event not to be missed. All ages. 5-9pm. $15-$30. Elk’s Lodge, 1705 Manzanita Ave. (530)891-3138. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tues (5:30pm); Racing on Thurs (7pm) & Sun (11am). All ages. See the 2nd. NorthstateParentAd.pdf

MarchFourth! Marching Band; Redding. A musical extravaganza, dance party & fundraiser to bring better bikeways, walkable cities & vibrant public places to Redding & Shasta County! Presented by Shasta Living Streets, Jefferson Public Radio, Miracle Mile Records, Ryan Russell Studio & Sierra Nevada with special guest Dave Snyder. All ages. Doors open at 6pm, show at 7pm. $10-$30; 5 & under free. Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 1605 Yuba Street. (530)355.2230. Shasta College Presents: “The Foreigner”; Redding. Laugh until you fall out of your seat at this hilarious & heartwarming theatrical comedy play written by award-winning playwright Larry Shue. All ages. 2pm. $7-$10. Shasta College Theatre, 11555 Old Oregon Trail. (530)242-7514. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Daily, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 1st.

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Call To Artists: “Essence Of Dunsmuir: A Photographic Exploration”; Dunsmuir. Siskiyou Arts Museum seeks photo entries for this exhibit to take place in April 2017. Any type of camera is encouraged, photos must be of public places in Dunsmuir, whether indoors or out. All Ages. Anytime. $10 for up to 3 submissions. Siskiyou Arts Museum, 5824 Dunsmuir Avenue. (530)235-4711. Photography Walkabout; Dunsmuir. Meet at Siskiyou Arts Museum to walk with a group through the streets of Dunsmuir & photograph interesting architecture & landscapes. Ernie Wasson will lead. Ages 13+. 4-6pm. Free. Siskiyou Arts Museum, 5824 Dunsmuir Avenue. (530)235-4711. Siskiyou Sportsmen’s Expo; Yreka. Family fun event. Three buildings full of vendors & many free activities for kids: rock wall, fishing pond, sensory trailer & more. The Carving Championship will be going on simultaneously with several quick auctions & awards. 10am-4pm. $5; 12 & under free. Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds, 1712 Fairlane Road. (530)842-2767. Mt. Shasta Nordic Parent-Child Ski; Mt. Shasta. Enjoy the wonders of winter, fresh air & exercise while pulling your child in a pulk sled. Th-Sun. See the 2nd.

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Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Enjoy fun, hands-on science enrichment activities with your young child. Designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. Mon & Tues, 123pm. See the 6th. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. M-F, 10am-4pm. See the 1st. Tot Time; Paradise. Enjoy quality time with your toddler doing arts & crafts, music & other activities. Siblings welcome. Come laugh, learn, & play. Ages 0-5. Mondays,11:15am, thru Dec. See the 6th.

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Family Video; Dunsmuir Library. Children of all ages (infants welcome) enjoy a family movie & refresh- M ments. This month’s featured film is “Zootopia.” Adult must accompany children. 2:15pm. 5714 Dunsmuir Y Ave. (530)235-2035. CM Mt. Shasta Nordic Junior Ski Program; Mt. Shasta. This fun program focuses on technical ski skills, team building, & leadership development. Two ageMY groups: 7-11 & 12-16. 1:45-3:30pm. $60 (members $50). Mt. Shasta Nordic Center, Ski Park Highway.CY (530)925-3495. CMY Photography Walkabout; Dunsmuir. Meet at Siskiyou Arts Museum to walk with a group through the streets K of Dunsmuir & photograph interesting architecture & landscapes. Ernie Wasson will lead. Ages 13+. 10am12pm. Free. Siskiyou Arts Museum, 5824 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4711. Siskiyou Sportsmen’s Expo; Yreka. Family fun event. Three buildings full of vendors & many free activities for kids: rock wall, fishing pond, sensory trailer & more. The Carving Championship will be going on simultaneously with several quick auctions & awards. 10am-6pm. $5; 12 & under free. Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds, 1712 Fairlane Rd. (530)842-2767. Mt. Shasta Nordic Parent-Child Ski; Mt. Shasta. Enjoy fresh air & exercise while pulling your child (ages 7 & under) in a pulk sled. Th-Sun, thru March. Sled use complimentary, first-come, first-served; Trail pass: ages 7 & under free; $15/ages 8-17; $17/ ages 18 & up. Rental skis available, free for ages 7 & under. Mt. Shasta Nordic Center, Ski Park Highway. (530)925-3495.

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Babies, Books & Play; Redding. A fun playtime for babies ages 0-2yrs & their caregivers. Mondays, 10:30am. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Game Night; Redding. Children of all ages can play board games & video games in the library’s storyroom. Mondays, 4-5:30pm. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Spring Tennis Lessons; Redding. Come out & rally in nice spring weather. Classes designed to help students develop proper tennis techniques in forehand, backhand, serve, volley overheads & footwork. Ages 7-17, beginning & intermediate sessions. Mon & Wed, 5:30-6:30pm, 3/13-4/5. $80. Sequoia School Tennis Courts, 625 Lowe St. (530)225-4095. Children’s Yoga: Peaceful Warriors; Redding. Learn to be a Peaceful Warrior in this popular & fun yoga class for girls & boys. Ages 6-12. 3:30-5pm. See the 6th. G-Force High School Power Tumble; Redding. Utilizes rod floor, tumble-track & trampoline to enhance tumbling skills for cheer & gymnastics. Mondays, 7-8pm. See the 6th. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Daily, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 1st. Kidfit Classes; Redding. Kids ages 5-10 have a great time moving & playing while increasing flexibility, balance & motor skills. Mon/Th, 4-5pm. See the 2nd. 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.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

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.

TEHAMA COUNTY

Preschool Story Hour; Corning. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. Mondays, 10am. Free. Corning Branch Library, 740 Third St. (530)528-7382.

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GOING PLACES MARCH Playtime Pals Playgroup; Red Bluff. Parent-organized playgroup includes play, crafts, snacks & field trips. Mondays, 10-11:30am. See the 6th.

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BUTTE COUNTY

Family Special Needs Pot Luck & Support Group; Chico. Raising a child with special needs is challenging; this group helps build a supportive network & opportunity to share. Children welcome; homework help & childcare provided. 2nd & 4th Tues. Dinner provided; bring something extra to share. Potluck 5:30pm; group meets 6-8pm. ARC, 2030 Park Ave. (530)891-5865. Knit-Crochet Club; Oroville. Bring your project to work on while enjoying the company of other yarn enthusiasts. Tue, 4-6pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 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. Preschool Storytime; Chico. Stories, songs & crafts for ages 3-5. Two Tues sessions: 10am & 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. The Mom Spot; Paradise. A place for mothers of preschool age children to connect. Includes speaker, craft, breakfast & free onsite childcare. 2nd & 4th Tuesday. For ages 0-5 & mothers of preschoolers. 9-11:30am. Annual $10 reg. fee, thru May. Paradise Alliance Church, 6491 Clark Rd. (530)877-7069. 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 prepare to be an All Star! T/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Enjoy fun hands-on science enrichment activities with your young child. Designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. Mon & Tues, 12-3pm. See the 6th. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tues (5:30pm); Racing on Thurs (7pm) & Sun (11am). All ages. See the 2nd. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. M-F, 10am-4pm. See the 1st.

SHASTA COUNTY

Bright Futures Storytime; 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. 9-10:30am. 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 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 Mazatlan Grill where a portion of the night’s proceeds go towards the animals at Haven Humane. All ages. 5-9pm. Mazatlan Grill, 1630 Hilltop Dr. (530)241-1653. Read & Sing Storytime; Redding. Storytime, crafts & songs for children of all ages. Tues, 10:30-11:30am. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Redding School Of The Arts Tour; Redding. Come hear a two-hour presentation & take a tour of both English & Mandarin classrooms at Redding School of the Arts & find out why this might be the perfect school for your child & family. Parents preferred. 9:3011:30am. Redding School of The Arts, 955 Inspiration Way. (530)247-6933. Storytime; Redding. Weekly storytime geared for ages 0-5, all ages welcome. 10-10:30am. Free. 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 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.

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

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 Library. Join the team & help plan teen programs at the library during fun meetings. Community service hours available. Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. See the 7th. Toddler-Fit; Redding. Toddlers ages 1-4 enjoy 45 minutes of energy-burning, stimulating & encouraging fun. Tu/Th, 10:30-11:15am or 11:30-12:15pm. See the 2nd.

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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 Storytime; Chico. Babies ages 18 months & younger will enjoy this special storytime. Wednesdays, 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Baby Basics Class: “Crying & Calming”; Chico. Parents with babies 0-3mos learn current information to promote infant wellness & safety. 10:30am-12pm. $15 (free if you delivered at Enloe). Enloe’s Mother & Baby Education Center, 251 Cohasset Rd. #120. (530)332-3970. 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, Pillsbury Rd. (530)893-FARM. Homeschool Skate; Chico. Homeschoolers can enjoy an afternoon of roller skating. All ages welcome. Wed, 12:30-2:30pm. $7, includes quad skate rentals. 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. Wednesdays, 11am & 2pm. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Preschool Storytime & Craft; Oroville Library. Enjoy songs, stories & a craft geared for ages 3-5. 11am12pm. Free. 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Reading Hero Storytime; Oroville. Trained volunteers bring stories alive for kids of all ages. It’s lots of fun! Tues & Wed, 3-4pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Spring Tennis Lessons; Redding. Come out & rally in nice spring weather. Classes designed to help students develop proper tennis techniques in forehand, backhand, serve, volley overheads & footwork. Ages 7-17, beginning & intermediate sessions. Mon & Wed, Taekwondo Classes for Children-Adults Ages 4-99

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Preschool Storytime & Craft; Orland. Storytime & creative fun for ages 2-5. Wed, 11am. Orland Free Library, 333 Mill St. (530)865-1640.

SHASTA COUNTY

Barnes & Noble Storytime; Redding. Come to storytime with your little one. Ages 7 & under. Wednesdays, 10am. Free. Barnes & Noble, 1260 Churn Creek Rd, Redding. (530)222-2006. Homeschool Art Enrichment Classes; Redding. In this fun & stress-free art enrichment class presented by YourArt Studio, homeschool children draw using a special step-by-step technique while engaging with a variety of media. A new project each week! Ages 4-14. Wednesdays, 9-10am. $36/month; $12 drop in. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave., Ste B. (530)605-0430. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Wednesday 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. Read & Play Storytime; Redding. This innovative storytime focuses on sensory practices. Children of all ages welcome, especially those with special needs. Wed, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. 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. Trainer Talks; Redding. Join Turtle Bay’s animal training staff as they prepare for an upcoming Walk on the Wild Side animal show. Each session features one amazing animal star & lasts about 15 minutes. Wed-Sun, 11:30am, thru 4/9. Free with park admission $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Alateen Meeting; Redding. Support group for teens affected by someone else’s drinking. Wed, 6:307:30pm. See the 1st. G-Force Gymnastics Wednesday Classes; Redding. Kinder-gym (ages 3-5): intro to tumbling & trampolines; Tumble-fun (ages 6+): intro to trampoline & tumbling, 6-7pm; Middle school power tumble enhances skills for cheer & gymnastics; 7-8pm. See the 1st. G-Force Jr. High School Power Tumble; Redding. Utilizes rod floor, tumble-track & trampoline to enhance tumbling skills for cheer & gymnastics. Wednesdays, 7-8pm. See the 1st. Girls Teen/Tween Yoga; Redding. This yoga class is taught through a positive age-appropriate theme each week. Ages 10-15. Wednesdays, 3:30-5pm. 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. Beginning lesson Wednesdays, 7-8pm; stay & dance until 9:30pm. Ages 5 & up. See the 1st.

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5:30-6:30pm, 3/13-4/5. $80. Sequoia School Tennis Courts, 625 Lowe St. (530)225-4095. “What’s Going On Wednesdays” Kids Activity; Gridley. Enjoy creative craft-making. 2-3:30pm. Gridley Branch Library, 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. “Just For Fun” Preschool Activities; Chico. Enrichment activities designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. M-F, 12-3pm. See the 1st. Tiny Tots; Magalia. Expecting or have a child 0-36 months old? Join the Family Place & meet other parents, let baby socialize, learn infant/child massage, enjoy craft activities & talk about parenting. Ages 0-36 months. 1st & 3rd Wed; 10:15-10:45; thru Dec. 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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Children’s Storytime; 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. 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. Songs & Stories; Mt. Shasta. Children ages 0-5 enjoy fun stories & sing along to music. An adult must accompany young children. 10:30am. Mt. Shasta Branch Library, 515 East Alma St. (530)926-2031.

GOING PLACES MARCH 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.

TEHAMA COUNTY

THURSDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

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

Storytime; Durham. Stories, songs & activities for children 5 & under. Th, 10am. Free. Durham Branch Library, 2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835. Storytime; Paradise. Songs, story & music geared for ages 0-5. Th, 10-11am. Free. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Toddler Storytime; Chico. Stories, songs & action rhymes for ages 3 & under. Two Thursday sessions: 10am & 11am. 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 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 ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. Th & Fri, 12-3pm. See the 2nd. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30pm); Racing on Thu (7pm) & Sun (5pm). All ages. See the 2nd.

GLENN COUNTY

Babies & Books Storytime; Orland. A special storytime geared for infants & toddlers. Th, 11am. Orland Free Library, 333 Mill St. (530)865-1640.

SHASTA COUNTY

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, 9-10am. Ages 0-5. KIXE Volunteer Center, 603 N Market St. RSVP: (530)243-5493 x112. Little Explorers: Colors & Shapes; Redding. Discover the many shades of colors & sides of shapes with activities & stories for ages 2-5 & their caregivers. Thursdays, 10am. Free with 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. 3rd Thursdays, 6-7pm. at Bridges to Success, 1544 Magnolia Ave. (530)710-5304. Storytime: It’s Spring!; Anderson. Enjoy a springtime celebration just in time for the first day of spring! Today’s featured story is “That’s What Happens When It’s Spring!” Pick flowers provided by Anderson Safeway & make a “mini” bouquet. Sticker project provided by First 5. 3:30pm. Free. Anderson Branch Library, 3200 W. Center St. (530)365-7685. 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. Kidfit Classes; Redding. Kids ages 5-10 have a great time moving & playing while increasing flexibility, balance & motor skills. Mon/Th, 4-5pm. 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): 11am12pm; Ages 8 & up: 7-8pm. See the 2nd. Read & Create Storytime; Redding. Focusing on art themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Th, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Shasta College Presents: “The Foreigner”; Redding. Laugh until you fall out of your seat at this hilarious & heartwarming theatrical comedy play. All ages. 7pm. See the 10th. Toddler-Fit; Redding. Toddlers ages 1-4 enjoy 45 minutes of energy-burning, stimulating & encouraging fun. Tu/Th, 10:30-11:15am or 11:30-12:15pm. See the 2nd. Trainer Talks; Redding. Join Turtle Bay’s animal training staff as they prepare for an upcoming Walk on the Wild Side animal show. Wed-Sun, 11:30am, thru 4/9. See the 15th.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Free Ski & Snowshoe Day For U.S. Veterans; Mt. Shasta. Veterans can enjoy four days of skiing & snowshoeing in a beautiful, groomed Nordic ski environment. Free entrance & ski & snowshoe rentals. All ages welcome. 9am-4pm, 3/16-19. Mt. Shasta Nordic Center, Hwy 89 & Ski Park Hwy. (530)925-3495. Mt. Shasta Adoptive Family Support Group; Mt. Shasta. This support group is open to adoptive, foster & relative caregivers. Share parenting ideas, strategies, struggles & successes. All ages. 9:30-11:30am. Free. Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 E. Lake St. (530)879-3861. “The Circle Begins” Mother-Daughter Group; Mt. Shasta. This mother-daughter circle is a safe & structured support group that promotes a healthy, sustaining bond between mothers & daughters during the transitional years. For girls ages 11-14 & their mothers or caregivers. Thursdays, 6-8pm; thru 4/6. Pre-reg.; space is limited. Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 E. Lake St. (530)926-1400. Intermediate Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. Fun, supportive environment develops technique & skills at the intermediate level. Thursdays, 6:457:45pm. 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. Mt. Shasta Nordic Parent-Child Ski; Mt. Shasta. Enjoy the wonders of winter, fresh air & exercise while pulling your child in a pulk sled. Th-Sun. See the 2nd.

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GOING PLACES MARCH 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 Tuesday, 3:30pm. Free. Held at Alternatives to Violence Counseling Center, 20 Antelope Blvd. (530)727-9423. Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. All ages & skill levels are welcome to create in this professional studio environment; includes time to work on personal projects. Th, 1-2:30pm; Fri, 3-4:30pm; Sat, 1-2:30pm. See the 2nd.

FRIDAY

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BUTTE COUNTY

Beginning Sign Language Class; Paradise. Drop-ins welcome. 10-11am. Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Bilingual Story Garden; Chico. Enjoy stories & songs in English & Spanish geared for ages 0-5. Fridays, 10am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Family Movie Night; Chico. Join Chico Mall for its monthly movie night featuring Moana. Arrive at 6pm & receive received retailer coupons for pre-movie shopping discounts. Bring low-back chairs or blankets; no outside food or drink. Most food court restaurants serve $5 movie night deals. All ages. 7-9pm. Free. Chico Mall, 1950 E. 20th St.; movie shown near Dick’s Sporting Goods. (530)343-0706. 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, 10am-12pm. $15 (members $5); siblings +$1. Athletic Horizons, 415 Otterson Dr. (530)893-4967. Oroville Parent Café; Oroville. A fun & low-key family night out with dinner & good conversation in the community. A place to meet other community members in a relaxed environment. Child care provided. All ages. 6-8pm. Free. Oroville YMCA, 1680 Robinson. (530)899-4940. Storytime Fun; Gridley. Storytime, music & crafting fun for children of all ages. 10am. Gridley Branch Library, 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. Teen/Top 40 Night At Cal Skate; Chico. Open to everyone! Bring your friends & have fun roller skating to great music. Dancing may be offered too. All ages. Fridays, 7-10:30pm. $7.25/2hrs-$7.50/2.5hrs, skate rental $2-$3. 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Creative Art Activities; Chico. Enjoy hands-on art activities with your child in a drop-in Montessori environment. Designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. Th & Fri, 12-3pm. 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. 5-8pm. $2/person. See the 3rd. Time Out For Moms; Chico. Provides support & encouragement to moms with young children. Childcare provided. Fridays, 9-11am. See the 3rd. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. M-F, 10am-4pm. See the 1st. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with blacklight bowling & music. Fri/Sat, 9pm-1am. See the 3rd.

Secret Society Of Brick Stackers; Redding. Does your child love Legos? This group is a great time for him/her to get together with other kids with diverse abilities who share that affection. 3:45-4:45pm. Rowell Family Empowerment. 2701 Old Eureka Way, Ste. 2i. (530)226-5129. Shasta College Presents: “The Foreigner”; Redding. Laugh until you fall out of your seat at this hilarious & heartwarming theatrical comedy play written by award-winning playwright Larry Shue. All ages. 7pm. $7-$10. Shasta College Theatre, 11555 Old Oregon Trail. (530)242-7514. 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. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Daily, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 1st. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. 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. Toddler Time At Rare Air; Redding. A fun way to let your little one get their wiggles out. 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. See the 3rd. Trainer Talks; Redding. Join Turtle Bay’s animal training staff as they prepare for an upcoming Walk on the Wild Side animal show. Wed-Sun, 11:30am, thru 4/9. See the 15th.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

TEHAMA COUNTY

School Readiness Preschool Playgroups; Red Bluff. Fun, free weekly Friday morning playgroups offering age-appropriate activities, circle time, singing & more! Two age sessions: Ages 0-2, 9am; Ages 3-5, 10am. Jackson Heights Elementary School, Room 21, 225 Jackson St. (530)527-7214.

SHASTA COUNTY

Children’s Cinema At The Redding Library. Come enjoy popular family films & popcorn on Fridays at 4pm. Free. Redding Branch Library Children’s Story Room, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Inviting The Sacred-An Interfaith Event; Redding. Experience an evening of ritual & spiritual practice rich in cultural diversity dedicated to the unique expressions of Spirit in its many forms, including Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Native American & others. Co-sponsored by the Shasta County Interfaith Forum. Ages 0-90. 6:30-8pm. Donation of $5 per person. Center for Spiritual Living, 1905 Hartnell Ave. (530)243-8862. “Paint A Story” Classes; Redding. Bring your child out to color & paint while enjoying a story. For young artists up to age 5. Fridays, 10-10:30am. Free; pre-reg required, limited to 12 children. Co-sponsored by First 5 Shasta. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave. Ste. B. (530)605-0430. Read & Discover Storytime; Redding. Focusing on science, discovery & math themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Fridays, 10:30am. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250.

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

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Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. All ages & skill levels are welcome to create in this professional studio environment; includes time to work on personal projects. Th, 1-2:30pm; Fri, 3-4:30pm; Sat, 1-2:30pm. See the 2nd.

WEEKEND

SATURDAY

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Arc In The Park Fun Run/Walk; Chico. Come to Bidwell Park for a 1-mile walk, or 5k or 10k run. Take the lead in your wellness as you contribute to the well-being of The Arc of Butte County, a non-profit organization serving the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities. All ages. Run: 8am; Walk: 10am. $10-$30. Sycamore Picnic Area, One Mile Recreation Area, Bidwell Park, 851 Woodland Ave. (530)891-5865. Book Sale; Chico. Find great books at low prices at this fundraising event hosted by Chico Friends of the Library. Saturdays, 9-11:30am. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Chinese Storytime; Chico. Monthly storytime features stories & songs in Chinese. 3rd Saturday, 2pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Dervish In Concert; Chico. Come to a lively St. Patrick’s Day celebration with one of the best bands of Irish traditional music. From energetic dance tunes to sublime songs filled with fiddle, flute & Cathy Jordan’s beguiling voice, expect an evening of inspiration. All ages. 7:30pm. $16-$32. CSU, Chico’s Laxson Auditorium, 400 West 1st St. (530)898-6333. Kids Club Craft Workshop: Fingerprint Floral Canvas; 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. 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 St. (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, Jr. Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Science Fair Showcase; Chico. Come check out a selection of Rosette & Special Award winners from the 2017 Chico Science Fair. Students will be on hand to share their Science Fair experience & answer questions about their superb science projects. All ages. 1-3pm. Free with admission, $5-$7 (members & ages 2 & under free). Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade. (530)898-5130.

Soroptimist Chico Home & Garden Show; Chico. Soroptimist International of Chico, a volunteer non-profit organization, has a reputation for offering an entertaining & educational weekend event. Vendors & exhibitors, home & garden displays, taste samples from local growers, & more. All ages. 10am-5pm. $6; children under 12 free. Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair St. (530)345-7738. 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. Roo’s Zoo Kids’ Skate Session; Chico. Ages 10 & under. Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30am. See the 4th. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with blacklight bowling & music. Fri/Sat, 9pm-1am. See the 3rd.

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Co-op Preschool Multi-Family Garage Sale; Redding. Come find great items at bargain prices at this much-anticipated annual preschool fundraiser. Baby & toddler clothing & toys, household goods, books, adult clothing & much more. 7am-2pm. Free admission. Trinity Lutheran Church, 2440 Hilltop Dr. (530)241-4355. Kids Club Craft Workshop: Fingerprint Floral Canvas; Redding. Kids ages 3 & up can make a creative project to bring home. 10am-12pm. $2/class. Michaels, 1070 Hilltop Drive. (530)223-9514. Redding Library 10th Anniversary Open House; Redding. It’s the Redding Branch Library’s 10th Anniversary! Come see how the library has grown & find out what the next decade holds. Behind-the-scenes tours, storytime, & much more. All ages. 10am-6pm. Free. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Saturday Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Redding. Today is “Egg” storytime. Hear a story about four eggs, one bug surprise, & an unlikely friendship. Coloring activities follow. Geared for ages 7 & under. 11am. Free. Barnes & Noble, 1260 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2006. Science Saturday: Pollination & Pollinators; Redding. What’s all the buzz about? Bees may be our famous pollinators but can you name any others? Come discover how plants, as well as farmers, depend on animals & natural forces to create & maintain healthy crops & plants. All ages. 11am-3pm. Free with Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Shasta College Presents: The Foreigner; Redding. Laugh until you fall out of your seat at this hilarious & heartwarming theatrical comedy play written by award-winning playwright Larry Shue. All ages. 7pm. $7-$10. Shasta College Theatre, 11555 Old Oregon Trail. (530)242-7514. Tree Pruning & Care Workshop; Redding. Join consulting certified arborist, horticulturist & licensed pest control advisor Rico Montenegro as he shares his expertise about tree pruning & best cultural practices. All ages. 10am-12pm. $3 (members free). Turtle Bay Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Office, 1135 Arboretum Dr. (530)243-8850. Women In Stem Conference; Redding. A STEM conference presented by the Redding Branch of AAUW for 6th- thru 8th-grade girls. 8am-2pm. $20, reg by March 3rd. Simpson College, 2211 College View Dr. (530)243-7955. Youth Outdoor Exploration Outing; Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Participants learn the basics of preparing for outdoor adventures, how to recognize local plant & animal species, safety tips, & more, all while hiking through local trails. 9am-1pm. $32; pre-reg. Starts at Brandy Creek at Whiskeytown Lake. (530)225-4095. 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. 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. Skate & Dance Night; Redding. For tweens & young teens. Sat, Skate 7-9pm; Dance 9-11pm. See the 4th.

GOING PLACES MARCH Toddler Time At Rare Air; Redding. A fun way to let your little one get their wiggles out. Rare Air trampoline park opens their doors before normal business hours for little ones to jump at their own pace & comfort level. Saturdays, 9-10am. See the 4th.

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TEHAMA COUNTY

“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. All ages & skill levels are welcome to create in this professional studio environment; includes time to work on personal projects. Th, 1-2:30pm; Fri, 3-4:30pm; Sat, 1-2:30pm. See the 2nd.

SUNDAY

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Free Family Movie; Chico. Come enjoy a film that’s suitable for all ages. Showtime 2pm. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Gavel Club Meeting; Chico. At Gavel Club, an affiliate of Toastmasters International, ages 18 & under can officially participate in Toastmasters meetings & attain certificates. Join these meetings to brush up on communication & leadership skills with your child. 2:30-4pm. Free. Mountain Mike’s Pizza banquet room, 1105 W. 5th St. (530)313-5431. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun of BMX racing, including Strider races. Practices Tue (5:30-7pm, $3); Racing on Thu (reg. 6pm, racing 7pm; $10) & Sun (reg. 10am, racing 11am; $10); weather permitting. All ages. Free to watch. 2352 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. (530)566-1269. Soroptimist Chico Home & Garden Show; Chico. Soroptimist International of Chico, a volunteer non-profit organization, has a reputation for offering an entertaining & educational weekend event. Vendors & exhibitors, home & garden displays, taste samples from local growers & more. All ages. 10am-5pm. $6; children under 12 free. Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair St. (530)345-7738.

SHASTA COUNTY

“Knock off the Dust” Softball Skills Development Clinic; Redding. Grades 4-12 can get ready for the 2017 season. Improve your skills by learning drills

for proper warmup, throwing, fielding & hitting techniques. Coaching staff include elite high school & college players. 9:30am-12pm. $20. Big League Dreams, 20155 Viking Way. (530)225-4095. Shasta College Presents: “The Foreigner” Final Performance; Redding. Laugh until you fall out of your seat at this hilarious & heartwarming theatrical comedy play written by award-winning playwright Larry Shue. All ages. 2pm. $7-$10. Shasta College Theatre, 11555 Old Oregon Trail. (530)242-7514. Trainer Talks; Redding. Join Turtle Bay’s animal training staff as they prepare for an upcoming Walk on the Wild Side animal show. Each session features one amazing animal star & lasts about 15 minutes. Wed-Sun, 11:30am, thru 4/9. 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. Daily, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 1st.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Basecamp Boulders Open Gym; Mt. Shasta. Climb multiple routes in a bouldering room with about 600 square feet of climbing surface. All ages welcome; 14 & under with parent supervision. Open daily, 10am-5pm. $5/day pass, $40/monthly pass; shoe rental $4. Shasta Base Camp, 308 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-2359. Free Ski & Snowshoe Day For U.S. Veterans; Mt. Shasta. Veterans can enjoy four days of skiing & snowshoeing in a beautiful, groomed Nordic ski environment. Free entrance & ski & snowshoe rentals. All ages welcome. 9am-4pm, 3/16-19. Mt. Shasta Nordic Center, Hwy 89 & Ski Park Hwy. (530)925-3495. Mt. Shasta Nordic Parent-Child Ski; Mt. Shasta. Enjoy the wonders of winter, fresh air & exercise while pulling your child in a pulk sled. Th-Sun. See the 2nd.

MONDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

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, 1336 Hemlock. (530)891-8204. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Enjoy fun, hands-on science enrichment activities with your young child. Designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. Mon & Tues, 12-3pm. See the 6th. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. M-F, 10am-4pm. See the 1st. Tot Time; Paradise. Enjoy quality time with your toddler doing arts & crafts, music & other activities. Siblings welcome. Come laugh, learn & play. Ages 0-5. Mondays,11:15am, thru Dec. See the 6th.

SHASTA COUNTY

Shasta Elementary Free Montessori Program Now enrolling K-8th grade www.shastaunionschool.net Inspiring Your Child to Love Learning

Grab your kites, family and friends then head over to 20th Street Community Park for Chico Kite Day. Enjoy watching beautiful kites fly on a nice breezy day. See the 26th (Butte County).

for girls & boys. Ages 6-12. 3:30-5pm. See the 6th. G-Force High School Power Tumble; Redding. Utilizes rod floor, tumble-track & trampoline to enhance tumbling skills for cheer & gymnastics. Mondays, 7-8pm. See the 6th. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Daily, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 1st. Kidfit Classes; Redding. Kids ages 5-10 have a great time moving & playing while increasing flexibility, balance & motor skills. Mon/Th, 4-5pm. See the 2nd. 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.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

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. Mt. Shasta Nordic Ski With Pulk Sleds; Mt. Shasta. Come enjoy the wonders of winter, fresh air & exercise with your child. Pulk sleds complimentary, first come first serve. Thurs-Sun (incl. Monday holidays). Ages 7 & under with their parents. Free. Mt. Shasta Nordic Center, Ski Park Highway. (530)925-3495. 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.

TEHAMA COUNTY

Preschool Story Hour; Corning. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. Mondays, 10am. Free. Corning Branch Library, 740 Third St. (530)528-7382. Playtime Pals Playgroup; Red Bluff. Parent-organized playgroup includes play, crafts, snacks & field trips. Mondays, 10-11:30am. See the 6th.

TUESDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

Blue Oak Charter School Tour; Chico. Parents are invited to take a guided tour of classrooms & explore the creative & academic facets that Waldorf education offers. 9-11am. Free; space is limited, call to reserve your spot. Blue Oak Charter School, 450 W. East Ave. (530)879-7483. Family Autism Support Group & Pot Luck; Chico. Raising a child on the autism spectrum is challenging; this group helps build a supportive network & opportunity to share. Children welcome; homework help & childcare provided. 3rd Tuesday. Dinner provided; bring something extra to share. Potluck 5:30pm; group meets 6-8pm. ARC, 2030 Park Ave. (530)891-5865 x204. Knit-Crochet Club; Oroville. Bring your project to work on while enjoying the company of other yarn enthusiasts. Tue, 4-6pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 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. Tue, 3-5pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Preschool Storytime; Chico. Stories, songs & crafts for ages 3-5. Two Tues sessions: 10am & 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Reading Hero Storytime; Oroville. Trained volunteers bring stories alive for kids of all ages. It’s lots of fun! Tues & Wed, 3-4pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. 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.

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GOING PLACES MARCH Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Enjoy fun hands-on science enrichment activities with your young child. Designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. Mon & Tues, 12-3pm. See the 6th. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30pm); Racing on Thu (7pm) & Sun (5pm). All ages. See the 2nd. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. M-F, 10am-4pm. See the 1st.

SHASTA COUNTY

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. Read & Sing Storytime; Redding. Storytime, crafts & songs for children of all ages. Tues, 10:30-11:30am. Free. Redding Branch 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. 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. 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.

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

Teen Advisory Board Meeting; Redding Library. Join the team & help plan teen programs at the library during fun meetings. Community service hours available. Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. See the 7th. Toddler-Fit; Redding. Toddlers ages 1-4 enjoy 45 minutes of energy-burning, stimulating & encouraging fun. Tu/Th, 10:30-11:15am or 11:30-12:15pm. See the 2nd.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Basecamp Boulders Open Gym; Mt. Shasta. Climbing fun! Multiple routes in a bouldering room with about 600 square feet of climbing surface. All ages welcome; 14 & under with parent supervision. Open daily, 10am-5pm. $5/day pass, $40/monthly pass; shoe rental $4. Shasta Base Camp, 308 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-2359. Beginning Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. All ages. Tu, 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, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.

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WEDNESDAY BUTTE COUNTY

Babies Love Books Storytime; Chico. Babies ages 18 months & younger will enjoy this special storytime. Wednesdays, 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.

Baby Basics Class: “Quality Childcare”; Chico. Parents with babies 0-3mos learn current information to promote infant wellness & safety. 10:30am-12pm. $15 (free if you delivered at Enloe). Enloe’s Mother & Baby Education Center, 251 Cohasset Rd. #120. (530)332-3970. 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, Pillsbury Rd. (530)893-FARM. Homeschool Skate; Chico. Homeschoolers can enjoy an afternoon of roller skating. All ages welcome. Wed, 12:30-2:30pm. $7, includes quad skate rentals. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Homework Help. Dedicated volunteers are available to help students with homework on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 3pm-5pm. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. 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. Wednesdays, 11am & 2pm. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Preschool Storytime & Craft; Oroville Library. Enjoy songs, stories & a craft geared for ages 3-5. 11am12pm. Free. 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Reading Hero Storytime; Oroville. Trained volunteers bring stories alive for kids of all ages. It’s lots of fun! Tues & Wed, 3-4pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. “What’s Going On Wednesdays” Kids Activity; Gridley. Enjoy creative craft-making. 2-3:30pm. Gridley Branch Library, 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. “Just For Fun” Preschool Activities; Chico. Enrichment activities designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. M-F, 12-3pm. 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.

GLENN COUNTY

Preschool Storytime & Craft; Orland. Storytime & creative fun for ages 2-5. Wed, 11am. Orland Free Library, 333 Mill St. (530)865-1640.

SHASTA COUNTY

Barnes & Noble Storytime; Redding. Come to storytime with your little one. Ages 7 & under. Wednesdays, 10am. Free. Free. Barnes & Noble, 1260 Churn Creek Rd, Redding. (530)222-2006. Homeschool Art Enrichment Classes; Redding. In this fun & stress-free art enrichment class presented by YourArt Studio, homeschool children draw using a special step-by-step technique while engaging with a variety of media. A new project each week! Ages 4-14. Wednesdays, 9-10am. $36/month; $12 drop in. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave., Ste B. (530)605-0430. 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. Read & Play Storytime; Redding. This innovative storytime focuses on sensory practices. Children of all ages welcome, especially those with special needs. Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Branch 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, 10:3012pm. Free. Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, 2400 Washington Ave. (530)241-0552. Wildflower Identification Workshop; Redding. Learn how to identify wildflowers using the plant family method in a wildflower identification workshop presented by the Shasta Chapter of California Native Plant Society. Three-evening workshop cost includes a plant book. Ages 12+. 6-8pm. $28. Holiday Market Community Room, 3315 Placer St. Redding. (530)355-8542. Alateen Meeting; Redding. Support group for teens affected by someone else’s drinking. Wed, 6:307:30pm. See the 1st.

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GOING PLACES MARCH G-Force Gymnastics Wednesday Classes; Redding. Kinder-gym (ages 3-5): intro to tumbling & trampolines; Tumble-fun (ages 6+): intro to trampoline & tumbling, 6-7pm; Middle school power tumble enhances skills for cheer & gymnastics; 7-8pm. See the 1st. G-Force Jr. High School Power Tumble; Redding. Utilizes rod floor, tumble-track & trampoline to enhance tumbling skills for cheer & gymnastics. Wednesdays, 7-8pm. See the 1st. Girls Teen/Tween Yoga; Redding. This yoga class is taught through a positive age-appropriate theme each week. Ages 10-15. Wednesdays, 3:30-5pm. 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. Beginning lesson Wednesdays, 7-8pm; stay & dance until 9:30pm. Ages 5 & up. See the 1st.

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Children’s Storytime; Dunsmuir. Children of all ages (infants welcome) enjoy stories & a snack. Adult must accompany child. 3:30-4:30pm. Dunsmuir Branch Library, 5714 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-2035. Dunsmuir Bookclub; Dunsmuir. A fun & interactive way for adults to enjoy a good book & discuss it with other group members. All ages. 4th Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Dunsmuir Branch Library, 5714 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-2035. Songs, Stories & Puppets; Mt. Shasta Library. Children ages 0-5 enjoy fun stories, sing along to music & on 4th Wednesdays, enjoy a puppet show. An adult must accompany young children. 10:30am. Mt. Shasta Branch Library, 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.

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Preschool Story Hour; Red Bluff. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. Wednesdays, 9:30am. Red Bluff Branch Library, 645 Madison St. (530)527-7214. School Readiness Playgroup; Cottonwood. Fun, free weekly playgroup for ages 0-5. Includes age-appropriate activities, circle time, singing & much more. Wednesdays, 10am (except school holidays). Evergreen Elementary School, Room 30, 19415 Hooker Creek Rd. (530)384-7833.

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5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Toddler Storytime; Chico. Stories, songs & action rhymes for ages 3 & under. Two Thursday sessions: 10am & 11am. 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 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 ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. Th & Fri, 12-3pm. See the 2nd. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tues (5:30pm); Racing on Thurs (7pm) & Sun (11am). All ages. See the 2nd.

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Little Explorers: Colors & Shapes; Redding. Discover the many shades of colors & sides of shapes with activities & stories for ages 2-5 & their caregivers. Thursdays, 10am. Free with Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Montessori Kindergarten Open House; Shasta. Come & visit classrooms, tour the campus & get registration information for the 2017/18 school year. Ages TK-K. 9-11am. Free. Shasta Union Elementary Montessori, 10446 Red Bluff Rd. (530)243-1110. Read & Create Storytime; Redding. Focusing on art themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Th, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Stellar Charter School Open House; Redding. Come learn about Stellar Charter School at their K-12 Open House. Enjoy a chili dinner served by their Parent Advisory Committee starting at 5:15pm. A high school information meeting runs 5:15-5:45pm & classrooms will be open 5:45-6:45pm. All ages. Stellar Charter School, 5885 Bonnyview Rd. (530)245-7730. Storytime: Park Rangers!; Anderson. Meet park rangers from Whiskeytown National Recreational Area & hear Ranger Jeremiah Hockett read “If You Were a Bear”. Check out a park ranger vehicle. A camp-scene

sticker project for each child is provided by First 5. 3:30pm. Free. Anderson Branch Library, 3200 W. Center St. (530)365-7685. 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. Kidfit Classes; Redding. Kids ages 5-10 have a great time moving & playing while increasing flexibility, balance & motor skills. Mon/Th, 4-5pm. See the 2nd. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Thursday 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.

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“The Circle Begins” Mother-Daughter Group; Mt. Shasta. This mother-daughter circle is a safe & structured support group that promotes a healthy, sustaining bond between mothers & daughters during the transitional years. For girls ages 11-14 & their mothers or caregivers. Thursdays, 6-8pm; thru 4/6. Pre-reg.; space is limited. Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 E. Lake St. (530)926-1400. Intermediate Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. Fun, supportive environment develops technique & skills at the intermediate level. Thursdays, 6:457:45pm. 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. Mt. Shasta Nordic Ski With Pulk Sleds; Mt. Shasta. Come enjoy the wonders of winter, fresh air & exercise with your child. Pulk sleds complimentary, first come first serve. Thurs-Sun (incl. Monday holidays). Ages 7 & under with their parents. See the 2nd.

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School Readiness Playgroup; Corning. Fun, free weekly playgroup for ages 0-5 with age-appropriate activities, circle time, singing & much more! Thursdays, 10am (except school holidays), thru May. West Street Elementary, K3 Room, 900 West St. (530)528-7382. Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. All ages & skill levels are welcome to create in this professional studio environment; includes time to work on personal projects. Th, 1-2:30pm; Fri, 3-4:30pm; Sat, 1-2:30pm. See the 2nd.

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Beginning Sign Language Class; Paradise. Drop-ins welcome. 1011am. Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Bilingual Story Garden; Chico. Enjoy stories & songs in English & Spanish geared for ages 0-5. Fridays, 10am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Gridley Parent Cafe; Gridley. A fun & low-key family night out with dinner & good conversation in the community. A place to meet other community members in a relaxed environment. Child care provided. All ages. 6-8pm. Free. Vierra Park, 194 Washington St. (530)899-4940. Teen/Top 40 Night At Cal Skate; Chico. Open to everyone! Bring your friends & have fun roller skating to great music. Dancing may be offered too. All ages. Fridays, 7-10:30pm. $7.25/2hrs-$7.50/2.5hrs, skate rental $2-$3. 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Creative Art Activities; Chico. Enjoy hands-on art activities with your child in a drop-in Montessori environment. Designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. Th & Fri, 12-3pm. 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. 5-8pm. $2/person. See the 3rd. Storytime Fun; Gridley. Storytime, music & crafting fun for children of all ages. 10am. Gridley Branch Library, 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. Time Out For Moms; Chico. Provides support & encouragement to moms with young children. Childcare provided. Fridays, 9-11am. See the 3rd. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. M-F, 10am-4pm. See the 1st. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with blacklight bowling & music. Fri/Sat, 9pm-1am. See the 3rd.

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After-School Storytime; Chico. Stories & crafts for ages 12 & under. Th, 3pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Caregiver Resource & Self-Care Training; Paradise. For those caring for someone else’s child or children. Facilitated group offers support, resources & training for better self-care. 4th Thursday, 11am-1pm. Paradise Community Village, 1001 Village Parkway. (530)897-6235. Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Awareness & Identification Workshop; Chico. Featured national speaker Deena Graves, founder & former executive director of Traffick911, will insure you leave this workshop more aware of what is happening in our state. For anyone who works with youth, learn why children in foster care are so vulnerable & how they can be influenced by a trafficker, & how to spot warning signs that a child is being exploited. 12-4pm. Free; call to pre-reg. Presented by the Butte College Foster/Kindship Education Program. Office of Education Conference Room, 311 S. Villa Ave. (530)897-6235. Conscious Discipline Class Series; Chico. Free parenting training based on the work of Dr. Becky Bailey. Ages 18 & up. Thursdays thru 3/30; come to one class or all. 6-9pm. Free. 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. Storytime; Durham. Stories, songs & activities for children 5 & under. Th, 10am. Free. Durham Branch Library, 2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835. Storytime; Paradise. Songs, story & music geared for ages 0-5. Th, 10-11am. Free. Paradise Branch Library,

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Children’s Cinema At The Redding Library. Come enjoy popular family films & popcorn on Fridays at 4pm. Free. Redding Branch Library Children’s Story Room, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Grant School Proudly Presents: “The Little Mermaid Jr.” Musical; Redding. Bring your children down to watch a favorite undersea adventure. All ages. 7pm. $3-$5; ages 4 & under free. Grant School’s Watson Gymnasium, 8835 Swasey Dr. (530)243-0561. Montessori Kindergarten Open House; Shasta. Come & visit classrooms, tour the campus & get registration information for the 2017/18 school year. Ages TK-K. 9-11am. Free. Shasta Union Elementary Montessori, 10446 Red Bluff Rd. (530)243-1110. “Paint A Story” Classes; Redding. Bring your child out to color & paint while enjoying a story. For young artists up to age 5. Fridays, 10-10:30am. Free; pre-reg required, limited to 12 children. Co-sponsored by First 5 Shasta. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave. Ste. B. (530)6050430. Read & Discover Storytime; Redding. Focusing on science, discovery & math themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Fridays, 10:30am. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)2457250. Secret Society Of Brick Stackers; Redding. Does your child love Legos? This group is a great time for him/her to get together with other kids with diverse abilities who share that affection. 3:45-4:45pm. Rowell Family Empowerment. 2701 Old Eureka Way, Ste. 2i. (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, 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.

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GOING PLACES MARCH Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Daily, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 1st. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. 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. Toddler Time At Rare Air; Redding. A fun way to let your little ones get their wiggles out. 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. See the 3rd.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Mt. Shasta Nordic Ski With Pulk Sleds; Mt. Shasta. Come enjoy the wonders of winter, fresh air & exercise with your child. Pulk sleds complimentary, first come first serve. Thurs-Sun (incl. Monday holidays). Ages 7 & under with their parents. See the 2nd.

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High Hoops Basketball Fun; Red Bluff. Enjoy basketball fun with skill stations, opening ceremonies & game play. All ages. 9:30am-12:30pm. Free. Berrendos Middle School, 401 Chestnut St. (530)527-8562. School Readiness Preschool Playgroups; Red Bluff. Fun, free weekly Friday morning playgroups offering age-appropriate activities, circle time, singing & more! Two age sessions: Ages 0-2, 9am; Ages 3-5, 10am. Jackson Heights Elementary School, Room 21, 225 Jackson St. (530)527-7214. Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. All ages & skill levels are welcome to create in this professional studio environment; includes time to work on personal projects. Th, 1-2:30pm; Fri, 3-4:30pm; Sat, 1-2:30pm. See the 2nd.

Lucky Plush Dance Company Performance; Chico. Kicking off CSU, Chico’s third annual Dance Chico! week is the Chicago-based dance company Lucky Plush. In a performance aptly titled “Trip the Light Fantastic: The Making of Super Strip,” they pay homage to classic pulp novels & comic books in a blend of dance, theater & visual design. All ages. 7:30pm. $22-$32. CSU, Chico’s Laxson Auditorium, 400 West First St. (530)898-6333. 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 St. (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. Weekend Childbirth Preparation; Chico. Highly trained registered nurse instructors help prepare you for birth, newborn care & breastfeeding. Promotes individual & family choices, including natural breathing & relaxation techniques & pain management options. 3/25 & 3/26. Sat, 9am-4pm; Sun, 9am-1pm. $125/couple. Enloe Mother & Baby Ed.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. Chico Cheer All Stars Open Gym; Chico. Get extra cheerleading or tumbling practice. Coach helps w/ spotting. All ages/abilities. Sat, 5-6pm. See the 4th. Roo’s Zoo Kids’ Skate Session; Chico. Ages 10 & under. Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30am. See the 4th. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with blacklight bowling & music. Fri/Sat, 9pm-1am. See the 3rd.

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9th Annual Walk4Water; Chico. The W4W is educational, fun & inspirational. The event begins with each walker carrying their own empty bucket to walk a 2K or a 5K & learn what it would be like to gather water in a developing country. All ages. 8:30am. $5-$20. Bidwell Park, One mile recreation Area. (530)342-5746. Book Sale; Paradise. At this twice-monthly sale, purchase gently-used books at bargain prices. Hosted by Paradise Friends of the Library. 10am-3pm. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Boy Scouts Of America Day At Chico Mall; Chico. Join Chico Mall & the Boy Scouts of America for a day of fun activities, camping tips & more. Enjoy small carnival-like games, a sample campsite with interactive demos & more. All ages. 10am-4pm. Free. 1950 E. 20th St. (530)343-0706. Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Awareness & Identification Workshop; Chico. Featured national speaker Deena Graves, founder and former executive director of Traffick911, will insure you leave this workshop more aware of what is happening in our state. For anyone who works with youth, learn why children in foster care are so vulnerable & how they can be influenced by a trafficker, & how to spot warning signs that a child is being exploited. 12-4pm. Free; call to pre-reg. Presented by the Butte College Foster/ Kindship Education Program. Butte College Skyway Center, 2480 Notre Dame. (530)897-6235. Investigation Station: Delta Bird Beaks; Chico. Drop by Gateway Science Museum’s hands-on Investigation Station & examine some Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta birds’ beaks. Learn what each eats, & design a model beak for birds that eat seeds, fish & worms. All ages. 1-3pm. Free with admission, $5-$7 (members & ages 2 & under free). Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade. (530)898-5130. Kids Club Craft Workshop: Watercolor Frame; 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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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. Grant School Proudly Presents: “The Little Mermaid Jr.” Musical; Redding. Bring your children down to watch a favorite undersea adventure. All ages. 2pm & 7pm. $3-$5; ages 4 & under free. Grant School’s Watson Gymnasium, 8835 Swasey Dr. (530)243-0561. Kids Club Craft Workshop: Watercolor Frame; Redding. Kids ages 3 & up can make a creative project to bring home. 10am-12pm. $2/class. Michaels, 1070 Hilltop Drive. (530)223-9514. Kids’ Outdoor Exploration: Paddle Science; Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Learn about ecosystems- how plants, animals & their habitats interact. Ages 8+. 9am-1pm. $32/session. Location: Brandy Creek at Whiskeytown Lake. (530)225-4095. Saturday Storytime: Create your own Little Golden Book; Redding. In honor of Little Golden Book’s 75th anniversary, children can create their own “Little Golden Book” to take home while hearing the story “The Monster at the End of This Book”. Geared for ages 7 & under. 11am. Free. Barnes & Noble, 1260 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2006. 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. 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. Skate & Dance Night; Redding. For tweens & young teens. Sat, Skate 7-9pm; Dance 9-11pm. See the 4th. 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. Saturdays, 9-10am. See the 4th.

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Free Family Movie; Chico. Come enjoy a film that’s suitable for all ages. Showtime 2pm. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Chico Kite Day; Chico. Celebrate spring at the end of a string! Kite Day is a free event with a simple vision: pack a picnic, bring a kite & enjoy a fun sense of Chico community. All ages. 12–4pm. Free. 20th Street Community Park, 1900 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. (530)895-4711. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tues (5:30pm); Racing on Thurs (7pm) & Sun (11am). All ages. See the 2nd.

SHASTA COUNTY

Trainer Talks; Redding. Join Turtle Bay’s animal training staff as they prepare for an upcoming Walk on the Wild Side animal show. Each session features one amazing animal star & lasts about 15 minutes. Wed-Sun, 11:30am, thru 4/9. 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. Daily, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 1st.

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Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Enjoy fun, hands-on science enrichment activities with your young child. Designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. Mon & Tues, 12-3pm. See the 6th. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. M-F, 10am-4pm. See the 1st. Tot Time; Paradise. Enjoy quality time with your toddler doing arts & crafts, music & other activities. Siblings welcome. Come laugh, learn & play. Ages 0-5. Mondays,11:15am, thru Dec. See the 6th.

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“Science, It’s Elemental” Spring Break Camp; Ashland, OR. Science is all around us! During Science-

GOING PLACES MARCH Works’ Spring Break Camp, kindergarten through 2nd grade students will uncover the mysteries of earth, air, fire, water & the cosmos through fun, hands-on, interactive experiments & activities. Ages 5-8. 9am-3pm, 3/27-31. $235-$250. Science Works Museum, 1500 East Main St. (541)482-6767. “Lego Motion” Spring Break Camp; Ashland, OR. Fling, float, roll, & spin! In this camp students will design & build things that move using different resources like Lego, Pico Cricket & brain power. Each day of camp brings a new engineering challenge that must be met through creative thinking & teamwork. Ages 9-11. 9am-3pm, 3/27-31. $235-$250. Science Works Museum, 1500 East Main St. (541)482-6767.

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Babies, Books & Play; Redding. A fun playtime for babies ages 0-2yrs & their caregivers. Mondays, 10:30am. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Game Night; Redding. Children of all ages can play board games & video games in the library’s storyroom. Mondays, 4-5:30pm. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Tiny Tots Preschool; Redding. In this fun program, preschoolers enjoy developmentally appropriate, exciting hands-on activities while acquiring social & emotional skills along with math, literacy & science concepts. Parents participate twice monthly. Ages 3-5 (must be potty-trained). Mon-Th, 8:30am-12pm, 3/27-4/27. $190/month or $20/day. Enterprise Park Community Room, 4300 Victor Ave. (530)225-4095. Children’s Yoga: Peaceful Warriors; Redding. Learn to be a Peaceful Warrior in this popular & fun yoga class for girls & boys. Ages 6-12. 3:30-5pm. See the 6th. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Daily, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 1st. G-Force High School Power Tumble; Redding. Utilizes rod floor, tumble-track & trampoline to enhance tumbling skills for cheer & gymnastics. Mondays, 7-8pm. See the 6th. Kidfit Classes; Redding. Kids ages 5-10 have a great time moving & playing while increasing flexibility, balance & motor skills. Mon/Th, 4-5pm. See the 2nd. 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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enthusiasts. Tue, 4-6pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 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. Preschool Storytime; Chico. Stories, songs & crafts for ages 3-5. Two Tues sessions: 10am & 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Reading Hero Storytime; Oroville. Trained volunteers bring stories alive for kids of all ages. It’s lots of fun! Tues & Wed, 3-4pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Seed Library & Seed Preservation Info; Paradise. Learn about Paradise Library’s Seed Library & how to preserve seeds for sharing. 4th Tuesdays, 5-7pm. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. The Mom Spot; Paradise. A place for mothers of preschool age children to connect. Includes speaker, craft, breakfast & free onsite childcare. 2nd & 4th Tuesday. For ages 0-5 & mothers of preschoolers. 9-11:30am. Annual $10 reg. fee, thru May. Paradise Alliance Church, 6491 Clark Rd. (530)877-7069. 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. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Enjoy fun, hands-on science enrichment activities with your young child. Designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. Mon & Tues, 12-3pm. See the 6th. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tues (5:30pm); Racing on Thurs (7pm) & Sun (11am). All ages. See the 2nd. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. M-F, 10am-4pm. See the 1st. SHASTA COUNTY Family Jump Time At Rare Air; Redding. Bring the whole gang for a jumping experience in a fun-filled

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Preschool Story Hour; Corning. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. Mondays, 10am. Free. Corning Branch Library, 740 Third St. (530)528-7382. Young Irelanders Concert; Red Bluff. These 20 & 30-year-olds, some of whom performed in “Riverdance” & “Lord of the Dance”, bring Irish traditional songs, dance & instruments for a concert of amazing excellence. All ages. 7:30pm. $10-$30. Red Bluff State Theatre, 333 Oak St. (530)727-8727. Playtime Pals Playgroup; Red Bluff. Parent-organized playgroup includes play, crafts, snacks, & field trips. Mondays, 10-11:30am. See the 6th.

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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. Read & Sing Storytime; Redding. Storytime, crafts & songs for children of all ages. Tues, 10:30-11:30am. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Storytime; Redding. Weekly storytime geared for ages 0-5, all ages welcome. 10-10:30am. Free. 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 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. 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. National Nutrition Month Healthy Food Samplings; Anderson. Free retail healthy food samplings to celebrate National Nutrition Month. Free cookbooks & prize drawings too! All ages. Try fruit parfaits from 3-4:30pm. Alliance Food & Gas, 2071 North St. (530)245-6639. 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 Library. Join the team & help plan teen programs at the library during fun meetings. Community service hours avail-

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able. Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. See the 7th. Toddler-Fit; Redding. Toddlers ages 1-4 enjoy 45 minutes of energy-burning, stimulating & encouraging fun. Tu/Th, 10:30-11:15am or 11:30-12:15pm. See the 2nd.

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Songs & Stories; Mt. Shasta. Children ages 0-5 enjoy fun stories & sing along to music. An adult must accompany young children. 10:30am. Mt. Shasta Branch Library, 515 East Alma St. (530)926-2031. 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 Storytime; Chico. Babies ages 18 months & younger will enjoy this special storytime. Wednesdays, 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Baby Basics Class: “Healthy Newborn”; Chico. Parents with babies 0-3mos learn current information to promote infant wellness & safety. 10:30am-12pm. $15 (free if you delivered at Enloe). Enloe’s Mother & Baby Education Center, 251 Cohasset Rd. #120. (530)332-3970. 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, Pillsbury Rd. (530)893-FARM. Homeschool Skate; Chico. Homeschoolers can enjoy an afternoon of roller skating. All ages welcome. Wed, 12:30-2:30pm. $7, includes quad skate 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. Wednesdays, 11am & 2pm. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Preschool Storytime & Craft; Oroville Library. Enjoy songs, stories & a craft geared for ages 3-5. 11am12pm. Free. 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Reading Hero Storytime; Oroville. Trained volunteers bring stories alive for kids of all ages. It’s lots of fun! Tues & Wed, 3-4pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. “What’s Going On Wednesdays” Kids Activity; Gridley. Enjoy creative craft-making. 2-3:30pm. Gridley Branch Library, 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. “Just For Fun” Preschool Activities; Chico. Enrichment activities designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. M-F, 12-3pm. 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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Preschool Storytime & Craft; Orland. Storytime & creative fun for ages 2-5. Wed, 11am. Orland Free Library, 333 Mill St. (530)865-1640.

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GOING PLACES MARCH special step-by-step technique while engaging with a variety of media. A new project each week! Ages 4-14. Wednesdays, 9-10am. $36/month; $12 drop in. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave., Ste B. (530)605-0430. 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. Pre-reg. required. 4-6pm. Free for educators. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Wednesday 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. Read & Play Storytime; Redding. This innovative storytime focuses on sensory practices. Children of all ages welcome, especially those with special needs. Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. 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. Wildflower Identification Workshop; Redding. Learn how to identify wildflowers using the plant family method in a wildflower identification workshop presented by the Shasta Chapter of California Native Plant Society. Three-evening workshop cost includes a plant book. Ages 12+. 6-8pm. $28. Holiday Market Community Room, 3315 Placer St. Redding. (530)355-8542. Alateen Meeting; Redding. Support group for teens affected by someone else’s drinking. Wed, 6:307:30pm. See the 1st. G-Force Gymnastics Wednesday Classes; Redding. Kinder-gym (ages 3-5): intro to tumbling & trampolines; Tumble-fun (ages 6+): intro to trampoline & tumbling, 6-7pm; Middle school power tumble enhances skills for cheer & gymnastics; 7-8pm. See the 1st. G-Force Jr. High School Power Tumble; Redding. Utilizes rod floor, tumble-track & trampoline to enhance tumbling skills for cheer & gymnastics. Wednesdays, 7-8pm. See the 1st. Girls Teen/Tween Yoga; Redding. This yoga class is taught through a positive age-appropriate theme each week. Ages 10-15. Wednesdays, 3:30-5pm. 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. Beginning lesson Wednesdays, 7-8pm; stay & dance until 9:30pm. Ages 5 & up. See the 1st.

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Children’s Storytime; Dunsmuir. Children of all ages (infants welcome) enjoy stories & a snack. Adult must accompany child. 3:30-4:30pm. Dunsmuir Branch Library, 5714 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-2035. 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. Songs & Stories; Mt. Shasta. Children ages 0-5 enjoy fun stories & sing along to music. An adult must accompany young children. 10:30am. Mt. Shasta Branch Library, 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.

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After-School Storytime; Chico. Stories & crafts for ages 12 & under.

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

Th, 3pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Conscious Discipline Class Series; Chico. Free parenting training based on the work of Dr. Becky Bailey. Ages 18 & up. Thursdays thru 3/30; come to one class or all. 6-9pm. Free. Butte College Skyway Center, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd. (530)897-6235. Dance Chico!: Spotlight Performances; Chico. Chico is home to many wonderful dancers, choreographers & dance teachers, & some of the best will showcase their work in genres including hip-hop, ballet, modern, & folkloric dances. All ages. 7:30pm. $10-$20. CSU Chico’s Laxson Auditorium, 400 W 1st St. (530)898-6333. 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. Storytime; Durham. Stories, songs & activities for children 5 & under. Th, 10am. Free. Durham Branch Library, 2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835. Storytime; Paradise. Songs, story & music geared for ages 0-5. Th, 10-11am. Free. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Toddler Storytime; Chico. Stories, songs & action rhymes for ages 3 & under. Two Thursday sessions: 10am & 11am. 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 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 ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. Th & Fri, 12-3pm. See the 2nd. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30pm); Racing on Thu (7pm) & Sun (5pm). All ages. See the 2nd.

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Babies & Books Storytime; Orland. A special storytime geared for infants & toddlers. Th, 11am. Orland Free Library, 333 Mill St. (530)865-1640.

SHASTA COUNTY

Bike To School Day Training; Redding. Join the Shasta Safe Routes to School program for a Bike to School Day training open to school staff & parents. Learn about helmet fitting, safety messages & more. 5:30pm. Free. Shasta County Health & Human Services Public Health, 2660 Breslauer Way. (530)245-6457. 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, 9-10am. Ages 0-5. KIXE Volunteer Center, 603 N Market St. RSVP: (530)243-5493 x112. Little Explorers: Colors & Shapes; Redding. Discover the many shades of colors & sides of shapes with activities & stories for ages 2-5 & their caregivers. Thursdays, 10am. Free with 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. 3rd Thursdays, 6-7pm. Free, by pre-reg. Bridges to Success, 1544 Magnolia Ave. (530)710-5304. National Nutrition Month Food Samplings; Anderson. Enjoy free retail healthy food samplings to celebrate National Nutrition Month. Free cookbooks & prize drawings too! All ages. Try fruit parfaits from 3-4:30pm. Speedway, 2142 North St. (530)245-6639. Storytime: Bamboo!; Anderson. It’s all about bamboo with small bamboo cups for each child donated by Tallgrass Bamboo. Panda sticker project provided by First 5 Shasta. 3:30pm. Free. Anderson Branch Library, 3200 W. Center St. (530)365-7685. 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.

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Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. Kidfit Classes; Redding. Kids ages 5-10 have a great time moving & playing while increasing flexibility, balance & motor skills. Mon/Th, 4-5pm. 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): 11am12pm; Ages 8 & up: 7-8pm. See the 2nd. Read & Create Storytime; Redding. Focusing on art themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Th, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Toddler-Fit; Redding. Toddlers ages 1-4 enjoy 45 minutes of energy-burning, stimulating & encouraging fun. Tu/Th, 10:30-11:15am or 11:30-12:15pm. See the 2nd.

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Mt. Shasta Adoptive Family Support Group; Mt. Shasta. This support group is open to adoptive, foster & relative caregivers. Share parenting ideas, strategies, struggles & successes. All ages. 9:30-11:30am. Free. Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 E. Lake St. (530)879-3861. “The Circle Begins” Mother-Daughter Group; Mt. Shasta. This mother-daughter circle is a safe & structured support group that promotes a healthy, sustaining bond between mothers & daughters during the transitional years. For girls ages 11-14 & their mothers or caregivers. Thursdays, 6-8pm; pre-reg required, space is limited. Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 E. Lake St. (530)926-1400. Intermediate Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. Fun, supportive environment develops technique & skills at the intermediate level. Thursdays, 6:457:45pm. 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. Mt. Shasta Nordic Parent-Child Ski; Mt. Shasta. Enjoy the wonders of winter, fresh air & exercise while pulling your child in a pulk sled. Th-Sun. See the 2nd.

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Time Out For Moms; Chico. Provides support & encouragement to moms with young children. Childcare provided. Fridays, 9-11am. See the 3rd. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Designed for ages 3-5, but 0-5 are welcome. M-F, 10am-4pm. See the 1st. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with blacklight bowling & music. Fri/Sat, 9pm-1am. See the 3rd.

SHASTA COUNTY

Children’s Cinema; Redding. Come enjoy popular family films & popcorn on Fridays at 4pm. Free. Redding Branch Library Children’s Story Room, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. “Paint A Story” Classes; Redding. Bring your child out to color & paint while enjoying a story. For young artists up to age 5. Fridays, 10-10:30am. Free; pre-reg required, limited to 12 children. Co-sponsored by First 5 Shasta. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave. Ste B. (530)605-0430. Read & Discover Storytime; Redding. Focusing on science, discovery & math themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Fridays, 10:30am. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Secret Society Of Brick Stackers; Redding. Does your child love Legos? This group is a great time for him/her to get together with other kids with diverse abilities who share that affection. 3:45-4:45pm. Rowell Family Empowerment. 2701 Old Eureka Way, Ste. 2i. (530)226-5129. “Tarzan The Musical”; Redding. Based on Disney’s epic animated musical adventure, “Tarzan” features heart-pumping music by composer & lyricist (& rock legend) Phil Collins & Tony Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang. High-flying excitement & song hits make “Tarzan” an unforgettable theatrical experience. All ages. 7pm. $12-$26. Cascade Theater, 1731 Market St. (530)255-4911. 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. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Daily, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 1st. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. 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): 11am12pm; 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. Toddler Time At Rare Air; Redding. A fun way to let your little ones get their wiggles out. 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. See the 3rd.

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School Readiness Preschool Playgroups; Red Bluff. Fun, free weekly Friday morning playgroups offer age-appropriate activities, circle time, singing & more! Two age sessions: Ages 0-2, 9am; Ages 3-5, 10am. Jackson Heights Elementary School, Room 21, 225 Jackson St. (530)527-7214. Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. All ages & skill levels are welcome to create in this professional studio environment; includes time to work on personal projects. Th, 1-2:30pm; Fri, 3-4:30pm; Sat, 1-2:30pm. See the 2nd.

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Family Fun Fest & Kids Fishing Day

Saturday, April 1: 9 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Free fishing in stocked pond (kids up to 16), family information and food booths, stage performances and kids activities including birth-5 play area, interactive games, science and art stations. Location: KC Grove, Anderson River Park, 2800 Rupert Rd., Anderson. Sponsored by Cascade Union Elementary School District and the City of Anderson Parks & Recreation. For more information call the district office at 378-7000 or Anderson Parks and Recreation at 378-6656.

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Friday, May 5: 5:00 - 9 p.m. Bring the family out for this FREE evening of crafts, games, food, hiking . . . and lots of fun! All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults. Location: Anderson River Park.

Kindergarten Roundup

Thursday, April 6: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Families and their children entering Transitional Kindergarten or Kindergarten are invited to our Roundup Celebration! Join us for an evening of fun including school tours, classroom visitations, family/child activities, refreshments and much more! Free books and take home kits. Location: Meadow Lane Elementary School, 2770 Balls Ferry Rd., Anderson.

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Wednesday, April 26: 5:30 - 6 p.m. Free Dinner 6 - 7 p.m. Activity Stations. Come celebrate the Week of the Young Child with your children ages birth - 5. Enjoy an evening centered around the book Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See. A grand assortment of hands-on activities that engage creativity, discovery and imagination! Sensory stations, painting, building projects, games, photo booth, and more! Free books and take home kits. Location: Meadow Lane Elementary School, 2770 Balls Ferry Rd., Anderson.

Wednesday mornings from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. A FREE weekly playgroup for ages birth - 5 with a parent/adult. Includes story time, crafts, songs, toys and snacks! Free take home projects and books. Location: Meadow Lane Elementary School, 2770 Balls Ferry Rd., Anderson.

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