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Volume 20 - Issue 8 May 2012 Features: 6 Be the Change:

Eileen Reese, Shasta & Tehama Counties

By Kimberly Shaw

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics – Empowering Consumers to Make Healthy Choices

By Claudia Mosby

Trust Your Instincts: How to Block Out the Noise and Find the Excellent Mother Within

By Kristen Russell

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The blowing of bubbles on a warm spring day, running barefoot through the grass, and the wonderful sounds of frogs and crickets are enjoyments to look forward to now that the weather has warmed. Our lives raising families in the North State gets even better in May because every geographical direction the nearby mountains seems to be teeming with life if you watch for it! Thank goodness the month of May also brings us to National Bike Month. Finally this nearly 200-year-old riding apparatus has finally been awarded its own recognized date! With many bicycle related activities this month and on May 9th in particular, Shasta County Cascade Bicycle Coalition and Butte County Bicycle Coalition offer Bike To School Day events. Please check out our Going Places Family Calendar section for more details. I hope you can take your family to the Life On Two Wheels bicycle exhibit currently on display at the Chico Museum. There are fun hands-on activities there as well.

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So dust off your bike helmet, adjust your seat level, pump up your tires and take a ride with your child! Bicycle accessories like the Trail-A-Bike are perfect for young unsure riders, and two-wheeled bike trailers make it even easier for families with very young children to cart little ones around. Our region offers some very scenic bike trails to ride! Enjoy your time together,

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be the change

By Kimberly Shaw

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Eileen Reese, Shasta & Tehama Counties Balancing Mind, Body & Spirit Using Horses

s a young child, a painting of a red barn, a white horse and a mysterious figure mesmerized Eileen Reese. She would place herself inside the scene, imagining the horse was her own. As a teenager, Reese found solace sitting in a field with a herd of horses after her friends had moved away due to military base closings in Sacramento. “The horses made me feel better,” she says. It was later in life that Reese learned how horses were touching others’ lives. A disabled woman at a church retreat explained how riding a horse allowed her to feel what it was like to walk. Inspired, Reese hoped to one day help others experience the "healing power" of horses. "Just being around horses, amazing things happen," she says.

The passing of her sister in 2001 propelled Reese, the married mother of four, to take an honest look at her life, and to start “painting” the elements of the old picture she had held in heart, stroke by stroke, as her life evolved. It began with the purchase of some land in Red Bluff, and a white mare named Cali. Reese then connected with Triple Creek Ranch, Inc. (TCR), a therapeutic riding program for children and adults with disabilities located in Shasta County. While volunteering at the ranch, Reese learned the board of directors was looking for a new program director. She was encouraged to take over the program and move it to Tehama County. The decision was a big one as she was caring for two young grandchildren while her son, a wounded soldier who had served in the Iraq War, transitioned to medical retirement. A stack of TCR paperwork needed to be processed, not an easy task for Reese, who was also dealing with vision problems. But Reese took on the challenge in 2009 with the help of her husband, family, board members and volunteers. “I am amazed at her tenacity and powerful motivation to see the ranch dream continue to grow,” says volunteer Rachel Jones. Reese found inspiration in her involvement with programs such as the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association and the O.K Corral Series. Both programs are designed to train participants to utilize horses in the development of clients’ emotional growth and learning. Reese has since expanded TCR to reach children with autism, a

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program dear to her heart since she cares for her 13-year-old autistic grandson. Gina Grecian, Program Manager for Rowell Family Empowerment of Northern California (RFENC), says it is the specialized “sensory” experiences that Reese provides with horses that allow children participating in RFENC’s “Successful Living with Autism through Training and Education” (SLATE) program to explore new opportunities and to practice social skills. “It is Eileen’s own life experiences that provide her with the knowledge to really reach out to our families and provide them with an experience that is truly exceptional,” says Grecian. Also a foster parent to four other children and a “mother hen” to many others over the years, Reese has witnessed what happens when you let the horses do the healing. And so she also developed TCR’s Foster Youth Program. “Everything is hands-on,” explains Reese. The children get to make many choices. Counselors and social workers partner in the endeavor, and there are a total of 10 horses waiting to make friends. “My job is to redirect if something isn't safe. The horses are the teachers,” Reese says. One young girl, who’s had a difficult life, wouldn't talk, explains Reese. The child picked Cali to work with, but was frightened. She hung on to Reese as together they approached the horse to groom her. As the girl groomed Cali, Reese recalls the horse sat down. "Cali had never done that before," says Reese, "Horses can feel what others are feeling.” After several sessions, the girl started to talk again. Reese’s dreams for the future include programs for kids at risk, for people fighting cancer and families of cancer patients, and for wounded military personnel with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Each day brings a new challenge, but Reese continues to move forward. “When I feel like the world is crumbling, I go work with the horses,” she says. The painting that sparked a little girl’s imagination remains in view, reminding Reese that “What you dream about does come true. God knows the desire of your heart.” On May 5th, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., join Triple Creek Ranch in the Grand Opening celebration of their new Shasta County location in Palo Cedro. Reese can be contacted at (530) 524-8426. Ó Although fearful of horses as a child, author Kimberly Shaw has since discovered the beauty and strength horses possess. Our Be the Change column mission is to feature those, especially from the North State, who are actively making a difference in the lives of children and families. If you would like to nominate someone who is making a difference, please write to pn@northstateparent.com

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featured article

By Claudia Mosby

safe cosmetics The Campaign for

Empowering Consumers to Make Healthy Choices

ast March celebrity tabloids were abuzz when toddler Vivienne JoliePitt was spotted wearing lipstick in public. Observers were decidedly focused on the appropriateness of the 3-year-old’s “dress up” demeanor. Noticeably absent were comments about the health risks of exposing a child so young to potential lead contaminants contained in the lipstick.

More recently Broadway and television actress Kristen Chenoweth admitted in an interview with CNN anchor and talk show host Anderson Cooper that she had suffered a severe allergic reaction to the glue she used to apply eyelash extensions. It turned out that glue contained formaldehyde, a chemical the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has classified as carcinogenic. Are these examples unusual? Surprisingly,

the answer is no. Last November the State of California sued the makers of hair smoothing product Brazilian Blowout for failing to warn consumers that it also contained formaldehyde. The company was fined and forced to change its advertising. Yet a few months later, a Good Morning America hidden camera investigation of salons that sold the product revealed all failed to notify consumers of the risk.

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The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics Cosmetics, Personal Care Products and Consumer Safety Many may be surprised to learn that the personal care products used by women, men and children, ranging from lipstick and aftershave to deodorant, toothpaste and baby shampoo, contain chemicals that have been linked with allergies, learning disabilities, reproductive harm and cancer. “We’ve seen a huge increase in many diseases that really fuels a lot of the concern about chemical exposure,” says Stacy Malkan, Communications Director of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and author of Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry. Ten years ago Malkan and Charlotte Brody, who then both worked for Healthcare Without Harm, joined Women’s Voices for the Earth and the Environmental Working Group (EWG) to begin researching cosmetics after a Center for Disease Control study discovered a higher concentration of chemical phthalates in women’s lab tests. According to EWG, phthalates are a group of toxic industrial chemicals used both to make plastics more flexible and as solvents in an array of consumer products, including deodorant, fragrances, hand lotion, shampoo and soap. “More than 70% of cosmetics contained phthalates but the chemicals weren’t listed on the label,” says Malkan. “That was the first clue that there was a lot going on with personal care products that we didn’t know about.” They pulled together a coalition of health

and environmental groups, headed by the Breast Cancer Fund, and founded the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. Funded by individuals and foundations, the Campaign does not accept contributions from companies, thereby allowing it to remain independent. Shannon Coughlin, Communications Director of the Breast Cancer Fund says, “We’re concerned about lead in lipstick, but also about chemicals like parabens and phthalates that have been linked to breast cancer.” Malkan adds, “An important part of preventing cancer is getting carcinogens out of the products we put on our bodies.”

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On March 27, Congress convened its first hearing in 30 years on the safety of cosmetics and personal care products, largely in response to public pressure over highly publicized cases involving consumer health risks. 10

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1. When in doubt, ask questions!

If harmful cosmetic ingredients are a concern for you, arm yourself with pen and paper while shopping. Write down questionable ingredients and research them at home or ask an expert for information before purchasing.

2. Realize that natural is not always gentle!

It is a misconception that “natural” means gentle or less aggressive. Many natural ingredients found in cosmetics, especially skin care products, are designed to be very active ingredients and effective at creating desired changes in the skin. If you are looking for natural ingredients because you feel your skin or body is sensitive, make sure to still seek out products designed specifically for sensitive skin.

3. Expensive does not always equal better, but cheap usually does equal cheap!

Just because a cosmetic or beauty care product is expensive does not mean it’s better for you or more natural than a lesser-priced product. Today organic, high-quality, sustainably sourced ingredients are much more readily available. Many natural, safer products can be found at an affordable price. But buyer beware … really cheap “natural” products may be misleading consumers about the actual quantity of natural ingredients in the product itself. Any reputable natural beauty company will be transparent when it comes to the quality and quantity of their ingredients.

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The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics – Empowering Consumers to Make Healthy Choices In 2011 Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and others introduced the Safe Cosmetics Act. Malkan says the legislation would force manufacturers to eliminate chemicals suspected of causing cancer or reproductive harm while also requiring full disclosure of a product’s ingredients. Additionally, it would establish a system of safety assessments under the Food and Drug Administration

(FDA) to study the health effects of chemicals being used by cosmetics labs and allow the FDA the same recall authority for cosmetics that it currently possesses for food and drugs. It is not surprising that counter legislation has been proposed to offset the perceived threats of regulatory changes to a $50-billion-a-year industry. Malkan says a second bill, the Cosmetics Safety Enhancement Act, would grant the FDA recall authority but lacks the safety standard of Schakowsky’s bill, eliminating the requirements to ban carcinogenic ingredients or disclose those ingredients to consumers. A third competing bill, expected to be introduced soon, is backed by the cosmetics industry and seeks to put into law decisions made about cosmetic ingredient safety by the industryfunded Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel. Until the legal loopholes are closed, many potentially hazardous products remain on store shelves.

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Consumers are not without recourse. “The first thing people can do is simplify,” says Malkan. “Use fewer products with fewer chemicals, especially on kids.” Research conducted in 2009 by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics found carcinogenic ingredients in dozens of bath products for babies and children, including the industry giant, Johnson’s Baby Shampoo. A 2011 follow-up study revealed Johnson’s had reformulated its shampoo and was distributing a safer product in some countries but not in others, including the United States and Canada. Second, Malkan recommends avoiding synthetic fragrances, noting that companies hide behind a “trade secrets” argument to prevent disclosing chemical additives. Some, like phthalates, are especially problematic for men, causing reproductive harm. Choosing products that are fragrance-free or scented with essential oils are safer options. Third, she suggests using EWG’s Skin Deep database (www.ewg.org/skindeep) to verify the safety of ingredients in over 60,000 personal care products. The data-

base ranks those products on a scale from one (least toxic) to ten (most toxic). Fourth, beware of unsubstantiated marketing claims. “There aren’t any legal standards for words like natural, organic, or hypoallergenic,” says Malkan. “You need to look at the label and do some research to find the best products.” Finally, Malkan says “We can’t just shop our way out of the problem. We have to put laws in place to hold the industry accountable to making safe products.” To that end, the campaign website safecosmetics.org suggests a number of ways consumers can get involved, from letter-writing campaigns and grassroots activism to making safe cosmetic and personal care products at home. Ó Writer Claudia Mosby is a consumer of fragrancefree and natural products and a strong advocate of consumer rights and education. She lives in Redding with her husband and mischievous cat Hobo.

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Trust Your Instincts: How to Block Out the Noise and Find the Excellent Mother Within

t happened during a family idyll in paradise: Linda Morgan’s 10-year-old son, Todd, got a nasty blister on his ankle. Trying to relax and enjoy a much-needed vacation in Hawaii, Morgan, an education reporter and the author of Beyond Smart, played it cool. “I moved his complaints to the recesses of my mind, which was working hard to tune out distractions and tune in mai tais and paperback novels,” Morgan says. “After all, for years I'd taken heat from my family for being too protective, too over-the-top and simply too-too.” Then one morning, Todd appeared at breakfast, his face practically pressed down

into his papaya. His head hurt. He had a fever. But Morgan still resisted what she calls her own “usually on-target, hypervigilant instincts.” Finally, her husband ran the boy to the hotel doctor; by this time, red streaks were flaming up his leg. “Yep, he had a raging skin infection!” Morgan says – and adds that, to this day, her son never lets her forget it. Not that she could. The incident sticks in Morgan’s memory, partly because it strengthened her resolve to be her own kind of mother: “What did I learn? That I should have gone with my usual mega-magnified instincts. They had always served me well.”

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and bounds. We’re talking about a whole lot of talking about the “right” way to do the mind-blowing, soul-shaking, self-obfuscating and profoundly challenging job of raising kids. With all the nonstop input, it’s small wonder that the persistent, quiet inner voice of innate, instinctive motherhood gets smothered. As Seattle pediatrician and popular mom blogger Wendy Sue Swanson says, “It’s so hard to figure out how to trust ourselves with all the chatter, from your mother-in-law to your neighbor to the Internet. You want to do it so well and so right, I couldn’t imagine not questioning yourself from time to time.” 12

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More and more, moms are subjected to a barrage of opinions, info, research and criticism about how they perform the most desperately important and stressful job of raising kids. From news reports (“Television will hurt your child’s brain!”) to parenting magazines (yes, I get the irony!) to the everbuzzing blogosphere, every mommy move is fair game for the crosshairs of public (and by that I mean “other mothers’”) opinion. Increasingly, moms are inviting the info in. A quick search on Amazon.com for “parenting books” turns up more than 64,150 results. Parenting blogs have grown by leaps

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Trust Your Instincts: How to Block Out the Noise and Find the Excellent Mother Within “It’s a fire hose of overflow of information,” agrees Deb Grover, mother of three. “You don’t know what to grasp onto. You have to block out the noise of that.” How can you do that? “I take in the information that’s out there and say, ‘These are just possibilities for ways of parenting,’” says Kathleen Kapla, the mother of a 6-month-old boy. “But ultimately, I have to really listen to myself and listen to this child. He’s not drawn from a book, but from us, and how we are. But it’s been hard. Especially when I was a brand-new mom, I definitely had that sense of ‘Wow, I’m not good at this!’ It’s taken a couple of months to start to feel like I do know what’s best for him. If I need help, I ask for it, but mostly, I just take a deep breath and listen to what he’s trying to tell me.”

An “A” in Mothering

It’s not just an overload of information that’s squashing those tender green inner instincts. Grover, who with her husband is raising two girls ages 4 and 5, says stress can come from other parents, too … even wellmeaning ones. “I see a lot of pressure from other parents to do certain things,” she says: “get the kids into programs, feed them certain foods, don’t let them watch certain shows. That’s all fine, and every family has a different tolerance for those things. But I have had to learn to block out that noise and not fall into those pressures.” “It’s like a test!” agrees Ada Calhoun, author of the new book Instinctive Parenting and

the founding editor-in-chief of Babble.com. “I fall prey to it. I really liked getting A’s in school. It’s tempting, when you’re good at that kind of succeeding, to try to do that throughout your life. ‘Best mother in the world’ – like you’re going to get an ‘A’ in mothering! There’s no such thing.” For many moms, there’s also a definite retail effect behind all this pressure; they cave in to the marketing of the absolute latest and greatest kid gear and garb. It’s a kind of “consumption as overcompensation,” perhaps resulting from a lack of belief in one’s own innate ability to raise really excellent kids without bells and whistles. Even stocking up on the basics can leave a new mom feeling overcome and defeated. “When our daughter was born, my husband and I went into Babies R Us,” Grover says. “We were looking for bottle nipples, and there was a wall there that probably had 500 different brands and types. It was so incredibly overwhelming! You see all these choices; how do you know what to do?” Start by relaxing, writes Calhoun in Instinctive Parenting, and try to keep things in perspective; not every decision you agonize over right now will make a difference in the long run. “Depending on how we raise them, the kids may be a little more or less prepared for certain things, more or less neurotic, but regardless of whether we go with the Maclaren or the Chicco, our children will be the same people they were going to be anyway.”

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“We’re never going to be perfect parents, and the whole process of parenting is that you learn as you go,” Swanson says. “We all make mistakes. Trusting our instincts is going to lead us down perfect, beautiful paths and it’s going to lead us down dangerous paths as well, but the instincts are there.” Swanson suggests moms say “no” to the endless chatter, which serves to distract or dampen those deeply held mommy instincts. Instead, moms should find a few voices that really resonate with their own parenting style – and make sure those resources have credibility. Anyone and everyone has an amplifier now,” Swanson says. “If they are together and articulate, they can look like an expert. I think we are confusing experience with expertise.”

The Mother Within

For a brand-new mom who is still negotiating sore nipples and night feedings, “Listen to your instincts” can sound like an impossible, even cruel, assignment. “Just tell me what to do!” she might cry in her overwhelmed state, and who could blame her? One parent educator insists the simplest path to happy motherhood is truly innate. “We were born to take care of our children; it’s part of our DNA,” says Yaffa Maritz, and she should know. For the past decade, Maritz has had a front-row seat for the wild, exhausted, exuberant 13

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So, how can you be sure of your own instincts? “This is the premise of everything I do!” says Swanson. “I hear from patients, ‘Am I supposed to be feeding fruits before veggies?’ and there’s this look of terror as they await biblical instruction of how to do this right, but there are so few ‘rights’ and so few doctrines or rules when it comes to parenting.” Swanson cites two of those “rights” that parents should heed – the careful and correct use of car seats, and putting babies to sleep on their backs – but says that almost all of the rest of it, from nutrition to sleep to discipline, is open for parents’ own interpretations. “I think the hum of information makes us all crazy. The vast majority of children are normal, and the swath of normal is wide.” That ever-present hum of information has left a lot of parents twisting in the wind, Swanson says, thinking they have to take it all in, sort fact from fiction – even without the help of their pediatrician. “It’s gotten too complicated,” she says. “We’re not even allowing those people who have been trained to help us, help us.” How your pediatrician can help, Swanson says, is by providing the critical link to research and data that you need to keep your baby safe within the framework of your own instincts. “You might have the instinct that your baby wants to sleep on his tummy,” Swanson says, “but that doesn’t mean you should do it.”

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Trust Your Instincts: How to Block Out the Noise and Find the Excellent Mother Within and messy show that is new motherhood. Maritz’s Seattle-area support groups for new moms and their babies, Listening Mothers, have schooled hundreds of dazed moms in the fine and crucial art of, well, listening to their inner mother. “The problem is that in our busy lives today, we don’t really make time to get to know the mother within,” says Maritz. “The mother within is a wise woman. We all carry with us generations and generations of instinctive mothering.” So how do you draw out this inner, most excellent mother? Maritz suggests you start by finding a little peace and quiet, however you prefer it, whether by meditation, yoga, journaling, going for a walk, deep breathing or simply lying in the grass. Take some time on a regular basis to stay in touch with your own inner beliefs and goals. What do you want for this child? What feels really right to you? Can you let your baby cry himself to sleep, for example, or is that feeling wrong for a reason? Is cosleeping a better fit for your own particular brand of mothering? Do you really have to wear that baby everywhere, even if you really, truly do not like to? Looking within sounds simple, even pleasurable, but Maritz points out it’s a dying art. “Even when we breastfeed, we catch up on our Blackberries,” she says, and there’s still more evidence of that persistent, permeating “hum.” Put that device away for a while and reflect, Maritz says, and remember that you are part of a natu-

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- RESOURCES -

Beyond Smart: Boosting Your Child’s Social, Emotional, and Academic Potential by Linda Morgan.

Kristen Russell is a writer and the mother of two teenagers. She instinctively knows that children are far more competent than they appear, especially when it comes to housework.

Instinctive Parenting: Trusting Ourselves to Raise Good Kids by Ada Calhoun.

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Yaffa Maritz blogs at Community of Mindful Parents

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Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson blogs at Seattle Mama Doc

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PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR TIME AWAY

y 12-year-old daughter recently went on an exchange trip with her teachers and classmates. She was out of the country for ten days without her dad, her siblings, or me. She did great. In fact, she was so excited that her bag was packed a full week before her trip. As she calmly hugged and

kissed us good-bye, I took time to reflect on how she arrived in that place of calm confidence. How do parents prepare and toughen up their kids for extended time away from them? What steps can parents follow to ready themselves for a long separation?

Start small and build from there.

Encourage your child to explore and challenge herself. Think of when your child learned to ride a bike – you didn’t have her start on a hill. You likely had her start on a flat surface and, if you were like me, it was on grass and with training wheels. I never would have considered

sending my daughter out of the country when she was eight or nine, but I did send her away to overnight camps so that she could get used to being apart. She was away longer each consecutive year, and her confidence and independence grew. In turn, I learned to let go a little more 15 each time.

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Preparing Your Child for Time Away Admit and face your fears.

What are you afraid of? Your child absorbs your fears, just like she absorbs your values and sense of humor. Fear can paralyze someone from trying; growth comes from challenges. How will your child test herself and gain confidence in her abilities if she is fearful or not able to overcome real or perceived obstacles? Try to model confidence and a positive outlook when you face challenges. Your child will likely do the same.

Teach your child safety and to look out for others. Safety is a key issue with all parents. We begin teaching safety as soon as our children join us. I didn’t put my child on a plane and say, “See you later.” I prepared her through the years on matters like staying with her group, always having a buddy, no talking to strangers, being aware of her surroundings, washing her hands, looking both ways before she crossed the street – you get the idea. We talked about situations that might come up on her trip: kids in close contact for a long period of time may become

edgy, there might be issues with privacy, or a friend may become homesick.

Prepare your child to adapt to new surroundings and to the unexpected. Talk to your child about what to expect. A well-prepared child has knowledge and options to adapt when necessary. For example, my daughter was traveling where sanitation could be a problem and so food safety was a concern. Caution about what she ate and drank would be paramount, and she would have to make those decisions. Eating and drinking like the locals would most likely make her sick. We researched the common types of food offered and how they were prepared. Uncooked fresh vegetables were not going to be an option unless she was assured that they were washed with purified water. We role-played – an important reinforcement for my salad-loving girl, since I wouldn’t be there to remind her. We also visited and ate at restaurants that had similar foods on their menus; this exposed her palate and helped her discover what she might enjoy on her trip.

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Summer camps & Programs BUTTE COUNTY 21st Annual Summer Arts Program

www.progressiveschoolhouse.com The Progressive Schoolhouse, 2400 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico. (530) 345-5665. (Day Camps) Ages 5-adult. Sessions & cost: Children’s Art Program: Weekly June 18-Aug. 3, M-F, 9am-2pm, 1-day to 5-day options, $35$130; Academic Support: M-F, 2:30-5:30pm, $35/day; Evening Art Program: M-W, 6-9pm, 1-day to 3-day options, $35-$80. In association with The International Institute of Education Through the Arts, children, families & adults can participate in all or part of this exciting arts program. The 7-week Children’s Art Program sessions: 1: ceramic clay, 2: drawing, 3: the science of art & invention, 4: painting, 5: expressive arts-theatre/drama, 6: textile arts, 7: sculpture. See ad on page 19.

Adventure Day Camp

www.csuchico.edu/recsports/summer-camp California State University, Chico. (530) 898-5170. (Day Camps) Ages 6-12. Nine weekly sessions: June 4-Aug. 10, 7:30am-5:30pm, 5-day & 3-day sessions available. Cost: $140/5day session, $90/3-day session. This camp is 30 years young & is focused on recreation participation, not competition. Emphasizes learning, fun, teamwork, being involved & having new experiences.

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www.allfiredupchico.org All Fired Up Ceramic Art Center, 830 Broadway St., Chico. (530) 894-5227. (Day Camps) Ages: 10 & up (or by approval in advance). Walk-in pottery painting available for all ages.Five Sessions: Tue-Fri, 10am12:30pm, June 12-15, 19-22, 26-29, July 10-13, 24-27. Cost: $150/week, includes all materials, tools, glazing, firing & instruction. Campers experience the joy of creating fun garden art, sculptures,

mosaics & even explore the potter’s wheel. Group size limited to 10 so each student’s individual artistic needs are provided for. Walk-in pottery painting available any time during business hours (no studio fee, materials $10 & up). See ad on page 19.

Aquatic Park Day Camp

www.paradiseprpd.com 5600 Recreation Dr., Paradise. (530) 872-6393. (Day Camps) Ages: Grades K-6. Sessions: May 29-Aug. 10, morning (7:30am-12:30pm), afternoon (12:30-5:30pm) or all-day camp (7:30am-5:30pm). Program combines the adventure of a day camp with the fun of swimming at the community pool. Crafts, archery, organized games & special events fill the summer weeks at Aquatic Park Camp. Check out Camp Coutolenc (ages 8-12), held in a beautiful woodland area in upper Magalia on June 11-15 & June 1822. Visit website for more information.

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www.blueroomtheatre.com Blue Room Theatre, 139 West First St., Chico. (530) 895-3749 (Day Camps) Ages: 7-18. Sessions: Four sessions: June 11-Aug. 11, half & full days. Cost: $275/3-week session/half days, $375/3-week session/full days. “Cowfolk” (June 11-30): musical play with great parts for all. “All Shook Up” (July 2-18): Broadway style show that’s a blast! “Arrrrrgh!” (July 2-21): outrageous pirate-themed comedy. “Harry Squiggles, Secret Agent 059” (July 23-Aug. 11): super-spy rock musical comedy. All drama camps focus on FUN & each ends with a performance.

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www.challengersports.com Chico, Oroville & Paradise Locations. (Day Camps) Ages 3-16. Prices vary ($86-$192) depending on length of camp sessions. All campers receive a free soccer ball,

camp T-shirt, skills evaluation, soccer poster, & British soccer jersey for online sign-ups 45 days before camp. Chico (ages 3-14): June 11-15: Chico Christian School. Oroville (ages 5-12): June 18-22, Riverbend Park. Paradise (ages 5-16): Aug. 6-10, Moore Road Ball Park. Sign up on-line or contact Jamie Kent at jkent@ challengersports.com. See ad on page 17.

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www.bidwellpark.org Chico Creek Nature Center, 1968 E 8th St., Chico. (530) 891-4671. (Day Camps) Ages 5-14. Sessions: June 4-Aug. 10; half & full days Cost: $85 week/morning session; $50 week/afternoon session; $135 week/full day session. Outdoor educational & recreational activities foster awareness of nature in a fun, safe & caring setting. Ages 5-11: 10 weekly sessions of science & environmental camp adventures, campers explore Bidwell Park’s habitats & its natural & cultural history. Ages 12-14: 2 weekly sessions, participants experience stewardship & habitat restoration efforts while exploring Big Chico Creek ecology.

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www.csuchico.edu/anth/museum California State University, Chico, Meriam Library Complex ground floor. (530) 898-5397. (Day Camp) Ages 5-11. Weekly sessions: June 25-July 26, M-Th, 8:30am-12:30pm. Travel the world without leaving home. Topics include: Archaeology, Dragonology, Outer Space, Hogwarts Adventure, and Time Travelers. Children learn about modern-day cultures, past traditions and mythic places through activities, arts and crafts. See the world through an anthropological lens!

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www.parksidedaycare.com Parkside Daycare, 1885 E.8th St., Chico. (530) 893-5139. (Day Camps) Ages: 5-12. 12 weekly sessions: May 29-Aug.17, 6am-6pm. Cost: $135/session/full day. Come discover! From exploring Bidwell Park to science experiments to cooking, gardening, yoga, swimming, fine arts & daily field trips. Each

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Dragonfly Summer Camps

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830 Broadway St. • Chico • 530.894.5227 • www.allfiredupchico.org

345-5665 • 2400 Notre Dame Blvd. Chico • progressiveschoolhouse.com

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Kinetics Academy Of Dance

SUMMER CAMPS! Funland’s Extreme-Fun Day Camps for Ages 5-12

June 11-15 • June 25- 29 July 16-20 • July 30-Aug. 3 from 9am - 1pm or 9am - 5pm with add-on Summer Skating Session.

SNACKS AND CAMP T-SHIRT INCLUDED!

Teaching the Art and Sharing the Joy...of Dance!

Our one-of-a-kind Summer Camps offer a variety of activities to keep your kids active, happy and healthy this summer!

Baby Ballet • Ballet • Contemporary Tap-n-Tumble • Hip-Hop • Ballroom Jazzy Tap • Wedding Dance Lessons Kid’s Zumba™ • Birthday Fairy Tea Parties Ballet Fitness for Adults • Kindermusik™

CALL FOR MORE INFO OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE. CALL TO REGISTER.

Fairy Princess Camp (4 -7 yrs) Tea Party Camp (4 - 6 yrs) Summer Stars (8 -12 yrs) Call or visit our website for more information

Call 530.343.1601

Hwy 99 & E. Park • Chico • www.funlandchico.com

Summer Camps

www.kineticsacademyofdance.com PUTT SKATE BAT

627 Broadway (Next to Tin Roof Bakery) • 530.345.2505 www.northstateparent.com • May 2012

Summer camps & Programs Kids In Motion Summer Camps

Summer Stars Dance Camp

Northern California Ballet Summer Intensive

Summer Theater Adventure

www.inmotionfitness.net In Motion Fitness, 1293 E. 1st Ave, Chico. (530) 895-5437. (Day Camps) Ages: 4-7. Four Sessions: June 1115 & 25-28, July 9-13 & 23-27, 9am-1pm. Cost: $95/session. Camps include art, science, fitness, nutrition, snack, swimming & much more! Every Friday campers enjoy a bounce house & pizza party!

www.northerncaliforniaballet.com 5794 Clark Rd., Paradise. (530)872-1719. (Residential Camp) Ages: 8-18. Two sessions, Aug. 3-12: Senior Session: 9:30am-6:30pm, $550 tuition & $135 housing; Junior Session: 9:30am4:30pm, $350 tuition & $135 housing. Ten-day ballet intensive with exposure to jazz, Spanish & acting. Features guest teachers from Dayton Ballet, Ballet Idaho & other world-class teachers. Includes last-day performance at Paradise Performing Arts Center.

Kids Summer Horse Camp, Anderson. Pg. 22.

FunLand Extreme Fun Summer Camps

www.funlandchico.com FunLand / Cal Skate Chico, 2465 Carmichael Dr., Chico. (530) 343-1601. (Day Camps) Ages 5-11. Four sessions: June 11-15, 25-29, July 16-20, July 30-Aug. 3. Cost: $100/week camp-only (9am-1pm), or $130/week camp plus afternoon skating session (9am-5pm). An all-access pass to FunLand! Fun, heart-healthy, active alternative to “normal” camps. Spend the morning or all day doing things not normally offered to the public. Activities include skating, mini-golfing, batting, arts/crafts, hockey, artistic skating, indoor & outdoor games, arcade game tournaments, indoor ultimate Frisbee & much more! See ad on page 19.

Gateway Discovery Camp

www.gatewayscience.org Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade, Chico. (530) 898-4121. (Day Camps) Ages: Grades 4-6. Two Sessions: M-F, 9am-4pm, June 25-29 & July 16-20. Cost: $150. Explore superpowers that exist in nature & those that exist inside you! Investigate nature’s by making a solar-powered oven & create models that test the superpower of flight. Discover your superpowers: Journey into Butte Creek Ecological Reserve to test your powers of hearing & observation; test your ability to find objects by your sense of smell & touch. See ad o page 18.

Summer 2012

Fine Arts

Showkids “Disney Princesses” & Showkids “Sugar & Spice”

www.chicocreekdancecentre.com Chico Creek Dance Centre, 1144 W 1st. St., Chico. (530) 893-9028. (Day Camps) Ages: 4-10. Sessions & cost: Disney Princesses, June 18-29, M-F, 9am-12pm, $150; Sugar & Spice, July 9-13, M-F, 8am-12pm, $125. Camp directors Miss Melinda & Miss Sheree share their love of dance & music. Campers are introduced to several dance styles in preparation for performances held at the end of each camp. Special camp shirts, crafts, games, prizes & cast party are all included. Make new friends & have lots of fun! See ad on page 18.

Sports & Arts Camp

www.paradisecma.org Paradise Alliance Church, 6491 Clark Rd., Paradise. (530) 877-7069. (Day Camp) Ages 4-11. Session: June 18-22, 9am-12:15pm. Cost: $30. Multiple camp themes: Arts & Crafts, Baseball, Basketball (ages 8-11), Cheerleading (girls only), Jewelry Making (ages 8-11), Karate (ages 8-12), Soccer, Team 45 (ages 4-5). Camp includes quality sports instruction, daily Bible times, skits and fun!

Music • Watercolor • Drawing Collage • Pottery • Photography Taught By Local Artists

Biggest Bang for your Buck

June 18–July 12

You want the BEST for your kids, and so do we! Enroll them in the North State’s best valued educational, enriching and fun filled summer experience!

Mon–Thurs, 8:30am-12:30pm Evening Finalé July 12 Children entering 3rd – 8th grade LIMITED ENROLLMENT

First United Methodist Church

(530) 243-2403 x.306 1825 East Street, Redding CONNI@REDDINGUMC.ORG WWW.REDDINGUMC.ORG

Kids 7 through 18

Fundraising available for all your fees June 11th - July 21st at Sequoia Middle School For more information call 242-8769, find us on Facebook or at www.kuia.org

Kids Unlimited is a non-profit organazation serving the youth of Shasta County since 1988

North State Parent • Serving Upper California Since 1993

www.kineticsacademyofdance.com Kinetics Academy of Dance, 627 Broadway, Chico. (530) 345-2505. (Day Camp) Ages 8-12. Session: July 30-Aug 3, 12:30-5:30pm. Cost: $120. Learn hip hop, jazz, ballet, tap and other dance styles in this fun dance camp! Classes are beginner level. Special camp price reflects a discount of more than 50% from the usual fee. Come prepared for fun. Take 4 different dance classes daily! Call Kinetics for more information. See ad on page 19. www.chicotheater.com Chico Theater Company, 166 Eaton Rd., Chico. (530) 894-3282. (Day Camps) Ages: 6- 18. Three Sessions: June 11-July 21, M-Th. Cost: $175- $250. Godspell Jr (Ages 13-18): A groundbreaking, unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance & love, 6/11-7/21, M-Th, 3:30-5:30pm. Disney’s Jungle Book Kids (ages 8-13):Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie & the gang in madcap adventures thwarting the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan, 6/11-7/14, M-Th, 1-3pm. Summer Theater Fun (ages 5-8): Singing, dancing, acting games, improv, puppet-making, arts & crafts & a ton of fun, 6/11-7/7, M-T, 10-11:30am.

SHASTA COUNTY All Fired Up! Summer Art Camps

1818 Churn Creek Rd., Redding. (530) 226-1638. (Day Camps) Ages: 5-18. Cost: $125, supplies & snacks provided. Four sessions: Session 1: June 11-13 (+ June 14 if needed), 9am-12pm: Paper Mache’, ages 5-10. Roly-poly “Weeble” people, fish mobile, zeppelin airship, or hot air balloon. Session 2: June 18-20, 10am12:30pm: Ceramic & Crafts I, ages 6-12. Session 3: June 25-27 (+ June 28 if needed), 9am-12pm: Ceramic Tile Mosaics, ages 10-18. Session 4: July 16-18, 10am-12:30pm: Ceramic & Crafts II, ages 6-12. Art instructors are Deborah Salyers & Julie Alexander. See ad on page 21.

Adventure Day Camp

www.adventurerecreationllc.com Adventure Recreation Center, 2250 Barney Rd., Anderson. (530) 365-2235 (Day Camps) Ages: 4-16. Nine weekly sessions: June 4-Aug. 10 (closed 4th of July week), half & full days. Cost: $110/full day, $90/half day, $5/day extended care. Campers enjoy a variety of games, activities, crafts & sports facilitated by fully trained leaders. Gymnastics, team building-activities, rock-wall climbing, slacklining, foam pit, 50-foot trampoline & low ropes course activities that are fun for all. See ad on page 22.

Summer camps & Programs Breshears School-Age Summer Camp

www.breshearschildcare 2149 Maudray Way, Redding. (530) 222-2341. (Day Camp) Ages 4-12. Session: June 4-Aug. 17, M-F, 7:30am-5:30pm. Cost: $125/weekly or $28/daily, includes meals, snacks and field trips. Campers enjoy the comforts of home with the excitement of summer camp. On site: swimming, arts & crafts, cooking, organized games, Wii. Three field trips per week include: hiking, biking, skating, bowling, movies, Turtle Bay, library visits & more. See ad on page 26.

British Soccer Camps

www.challengersports.com Redding Soccer Park (Day Camps) Ages 3-16. Prices vary ($86-$192) depending on length of camp sessions. All campers receive a free soccer ball, camp t-shirt, skills evaluation, soccer poster, & British soccer jersey if you sign up online 45 days before camp. Redding (ages 3-16): June 1822 & July 30-Aug. 3; Redding Soccer Park. Sign up on-line or contact Jamie Kent at jkent@challengersports.com. See ad on page 17.

Casa de Carrero Horsemanship Camp

13661 Hilford Ln, Redding. (530) 275-2757. (Day Camp) Ages 7-12. Sessions: June 18-21. Cost: $200. Your child will learn about good horsemanship, safety, working with horses, beginning riding, anatomy of horses, how to care for & play with horses, & will make new friends while having summer fun & making great memories.

Celebration Adventure Day Camps

www.celebrationredding.com Celebration, 1950 California St., Redding. (530) 605-4311. (Day Camps) Ages: 5-16. 9 weekly sessions divided into age groups, June 2-Aug, 8am-12pm daily. Cost: $125/session; half day & extended day options available. Snack provided. Camps are a blast & include swimming, fitness, martial arts, break dance, tumbling, singing & crafts. Campers get world-class dance instruction & end every camp day with swimming in Celebration’s indoor pool.

Children’s Summer Art Camp

www.shastartscouncil.org Queen Bee Studio, 8367 Placer Rd., & Old City Hall, 1313 Market St., Redding. (530) 222-8412. (Day Camps) Ages: 5-14. Sessions: Weekly June 5-29, 9am-12pm at Queen Bee Studio, & July 9-Aug. 10, 9am-12pm at Old City Hall. Cost: $75/week or $30/day. Weekly art camps in beginning & advanced sessions of drawing, painting (watercolors & acrylics), clay, sculpture, collage & paper-making, with a week of crafts from around the world including tie-dye. Register early to hold

your space. For more information call or contact instructor Susan Emerson at riverart29@gmail.com. See ad on page 24.

Creative Camps at Sweetspot

www.facebook.com/people/SweetspotRedding/1062538020 Sweetspot, 930 Hilltop Dr., Ste. B, Redding. (530) 226-8086. (Day Camps) Ages 7 & up. Four camp sessions: Creative Cooking (ages 7-10): June 18-21 & July 16-19, 10am-2pm, $130/week. Aspiring young chefs learn about healthy eating while having tons of hands-on fun with food. Creative Little Campers (ages 4-6): June 12-14, 1-3pm, $55. Creative fun projects & yummy snacks. Barbie Cake Class (ages 12 & up): July 10-12, 3pm-5pm, $80. Design & assemble a Barbie cake to take home. See ad on page 55.

Dance Depot’s 5-Week July Summer Course

Children’s Summer Art Camp , Redding. Pg. 21. www.dancedepotfamily.com Dance Depot, 935 Locust St., Redding. (530) 2759618. (Day Camps) Ages 2½ -adult. Sessions: Tuesdays in July. Cost: $50-$100 (5 weeks). Join Dance Depot’s DreamWeaver Dance Theatre Summer dance family! No extra enrollment fee – just come have some summertime fun! Features ballet, jazz, Broadway, tap, acrobatics & Dance Camps hip hop. Classes offered in combination of 1-4 forms of dance per www.dreamweaverdance.com class time. Call for class schedule & details or secure your spot by 1522 Market St., Redding. (530) 247-1010. enrolling online. All ages welcome. (Day Camps) For three age groups: 4-6, 7-11 & 12-adult.Two Sessions: Beginners: July 9-13, 9am-12:30pm, $95/one student, $160/2 students; Intermediate/Advanced (ages 7-11 & 12-adult): July Dance Discovery & Development Camps 16-20 & 23-27, $95/1 week, $160/2 weeks. Daily Lessons include www.californiadancecompany.com ballet, jazz, tap, modern, acrobatics, contemporary, hip hop, lyrical & California Dance Company, 2150 #1 Marx Way, Anderson. drama. Dance is Fun! See ad on page 21. (530) 365-7749. (Day Camps) Ages: 2-adult. Session: July-look online for session info. Cost: $75/ages 2-5, $175/ages 6 & up. Exciting NEW Galaxy Gymnastics Gym & Cheerleading summer program. Boys-Only Xtreme Camp: Learn to break dance, follow hip hop choreography, learn tumbling techniques Camps for snowboarding/BMX riding, & practice skateboarding/scooters www.galaxygymnasticsacademy.com off ramps. Princess Dance Camp (ages 2-5): Young dancers 910 Wall St., Redding. (530) 222-4GYM (4496) become dancing princesses! Dancing Divas Camp (ages 6 & up): (Day Camp) Ages: 5-12. Sessions: 5 weekly sessions June 11-July Divas get a taste of all forms of dance. Advanced Dance Extreme 30, half days 9am-noon. Cost: $80/week. Basic instruction for boys Training (ages 9 & up): Seasoned dancers improve their skills. and girls gymnastics and tumbling, and girls cheerleading! Fun Amazing & experienced faculty! games, arts and crafts and much more. Reg early...camps fill fast. See ad on page 17.

SUMMER CAMP AT ALL FIRED UP Paper Mache'

Ceramic Tile Mosaics

June 11-13, 9am-12pm June 25-27, 9am-12pm Cost: $125 Ages 5-10 Cost: $125 Ages 10-18 Roly-poly "Weeble" people, Coasters, Create your Fish Mobile, Zeppelin or own 10x10 Mosaics Hot Air Balloon Masterpiece

Ceramic & Craft Camp

Cost: $125/session Ages 6-12 Session 1 June 18-20th 10am-12:30pm Session 2 July 16-18th 10am-12:30pm All supplies & snacks provided

Birthday Parties start at $10 per child

Ceramic & Art Studio • 1818 Churn Creek Rd., Redding (530) 226-1638 • www.ReddingAllFiredUp.com

SUMMER DANCE CAMP SERIES at Dreamweaver Dance Theatre Kids, Teens, Adults. All Levels.

Week-long camps in July. Classes offered in Ballet, Jazz,

Tap, Modern, Hip Hop, Lyrical,

Acrobatics, Drama, and Pilates.

“Beat the heat with dancing feet!” For schedule/pricing information: 1522 Market Street, Redding Call 247-1010 or visit www.dreamweaverdance.com www.northstateparent.com • May 2012

Summer camps & Programs Kids Unlimited 25th Anniversary Summer Show Camp

North State Adventures in Palo Cedro. Pg. 22.

www.kuia.org Sequoia Middle School, 1805 Sequoia St., Redding. (530) 242-8769. (Day Camp) Ages: 7-18. Sessions: 6-Week Camp, June 11-July 21, M-F; 8:am-4:30pm; OR KU Express, 3 sessions: June 11-15, June 18-22 & June 25-29. Cost: 6-week Camp: $88- $145/week, depending on performance level. KU Express: $25/ reg fee, then $125/week. Classes for all student levels in singing, dancing, art & drama. 6-Week Camp participation includes 4 Broadway-style pro-level shows at the Redding Civic Auditorium. KU Express provides the same wonderful classes & characterbuilding experience without the 6-week commitment or final show participation. It’s fun & exciting. See ad on page 20.

Kids’ Sewing Camps

Hokema’s, 2736 Bechelli Lane, Redding. (530) 223-1970. (Day Camps) Ages: 8-18. Sessions: June 25-28, July 9-12, July 16-19, 9:30am-12pm or 1-3:30pm. Cost: $80/4-day session; supply list is available. These sewing camps are designed for beginners as well as those who have sewing experience. Beginners will make a pillowcase, apron (chef’s apron for boys), pajama shorts, & a backpack. Non-beginners will sew summer wear or a project approved by the teacher. Sewing machines provided in the classroom.

Grant Summer Camp

www.grantpreschool.com Grant Elementary School, 8835 Swasey Dr., Redding. (530)243-0561. (Day Camps) Ages: 5-12. Sessions: June 4-Aug. 10, 7am-6pm. Cost: $3/hour ($24 minimum). Grant Summer Camp is for parents who want their child to have a fun-filled summer. Provides enrichment classes each morning, including art, drama, music, math, science, library & computer lab. Weekly field trips include: Redding Aquatic Center, Viking Skate & Movies 8. Your child will have the best summer ever.

Kids Summer Horse Camp

www.norcalridingstables.com NorCal Riding Stables, 21260 Hawes Rd., Anderson. (530) 5158958. (Day Camps) Ages 6-12. Sessions: June 18-22, July 9-13, Aug. 6-10.

Cost: $400/5-day session, snacks provided. Campers have fun with horses & develop horsemanship & riding skills. Learn about: Reading a horse’s body language, grooming, cleaning hoofs, safe behavior around horses, feeding, saddling, riding, mounting and dismounting, controlling a horse, washing horses, cleaning tack, stalls & taking care of horses. Final day includes a barbecue & awards ceremony (friends & family invited). See ad on page 25.

North State Adventures with Palo Cedro Experimental Farm & Research Station

www.pcefrs.com North State Adventures, 9027 Silver Bridge Rd., Palo Cedro. (530) 547-7346. (Day Camps) Ages: 5-14 (flexible). Sessions: M-F, 7:30am-5:30pm, June 11- Aug. 17, see schedule online for details. Cost: $25/full day or $115/week; multi-child discount available. Fun & inspiring North State exploration camp. Visit a different location everyday: conquer the darkest caves, tallest mountains, most beautiful waterfalls, trails, beaches, hot spots & hidden treasures in the area. Two weekend overnight camp trips offered: Lava Caves National Monument, & TBD. Convenient meeting spots in east Redding & Palo Cedro. See ad on page 27.

One on One Catch-up Camp

One on One, 1725 Oregon St., Redding. (530) 917-0341. (Day Camps) Ages: 5-14. Sessions: 45 minute one-on-one work unit 1-3 days per week. June 5-Aug. 9. Cost per week: $35/1 unit, $65/2 units, $95/3 units; $50 deposit holds slot. Is your child having difficulties with academics at school? Keep your child engaged & on task, get them ready for their next grade level. Individualized programs for reading, spelling, comprehension, writing & math. Helps students with identified learning challenges such as ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia & auditory or visual processing issues. Work with students’ learning styles, difficulties & strengths.

North West Martial Arts SELF-DEFENSE TRAINING CENTER

GYMNASTICS FITNESS SLACKLINING ROCK CLIMBING STAND UP PADDLE BOARD rentals, lessons, fitness, sales and eco tours.

SELF-CONFIDENCE SELF-DEFENSE SELF-CONTROL Andrea and Matt welcome you to visit.

SUMMER DAY CAMPS Ages 4-12 Half Day Or Full Day

Sifu Alan Myrtle

7th Degree Black Belt

Introductory Course Special: Bully-Proof Classes

FLIP & KICK-A-THON Springfest • May 19th BBQ & Raffles

2250 Barney Rd. • Anderson • (530) 365-2235 (formerly Athletics Unlimited)

www.AdventureRecreationLLC.com

North State Parent • Serving Upper California Since 1993

2012 Competition Team

2250 Barney Rd. • Anderson • (530) 378-1169 www.northwestmartialarts.net

Summer camps & Programs

WORLD’S BEST SWIM LESSONS

Outdoor Adventures at Whiskeytown

www.shastacoe.org/wes Whiskeytown Environmental School (N.E.E.D. Camp), 10106 Paige Bar Rd., Whiskeytown. (530) 225-0111. (Day and Overnight Camps) Ages: grades K-8. Sessions: June 18-22, 25-29 & July 9-13, 9am-5pm (staff available 7:30am-5:30am). Cost: $185/5-day session or $165/4-day session. These camps are true summer camps focusing on having fun & enjoying the great outdoors. Besides daily hikes, campers choose from a myriad of age-appropriate activities such as archery*, kayaking*, arts & crafts, campfires, field games, swimming/wading, gold panning, tadpole catching, tie-dying, optional overnight & much more. *Archery & kayaking 4th grade & above. See ad on page 26.

Pee-Wee Patriot & Junior Patriot Camps by SOAR Tutoring

SOAR Tutoring, 2951 Goodwater Ave., Redding. (530)945-9608. (Day Camps) Ages: 6-11. Sessions & Cost: Pee-Wee Patriot Camp (ages 6-8): June 18-22, 9am12pm, $65/week; Junior Patriot Camp (ages 9-11): June 25-29, 9am-1pm, $75/week. Come play & learn at the same time! Inspires young patriots & builds appreciation for our country. Engaging student-centered activities built on patriot themes: the flag, George Washington, 4th of July. Studentmade products represent patriotic themes. Fun, interactive & flexible group learning. Improve language art skills.

Sessions include 8 days of instruction, 30 mins. per day, Mon - Thurs. Small group instruction for ages 3 & up.

THE MOST IMPORTANT PROGRAM FOR YOUR CHILD THIS SUMMER!

AT SHASTA COLLEGE

AT SHASTA HIGH

May 21 - June 1* June 4 - June 14 June 18 - June 28 July 2 - July 13* July16-July 26

5:15pm 5:45pm 6:15pm 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 10:30am

- 5:15pm 5:15pm 5:15pm 5:15pm

- 5:45pm 5:45pm 5:45pm

6:15pm 6:15pm 6:15pm

*May 21, Classes due to the holiday May 28 will start on Tuesday and continue through Friday of the second week *July 2, No Class Wednesday due to the holiday July 4 Class on Friday of the first week

SWIM LESSONS REGISTRATION FORM

Detach & mail.

PROGRESSION SYSTEM Please X the highest level of ability ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏

Redding Arts Project’s Summer Dance & Theatre Intensive

6. Crawl arm with breathing 7. Crawl swim and backstroke 8. Beginning Stroke School 9. Intermediate Stroke School 10. Advance Stroke School

www.rcmtc.org Redding Arts Project–theRAP, 1726 Market St., Redding. (530) 245-1019. (Day Camp) Ages: 4-adult. Session: M-F, July 2-20 (except July 4): 10am-6:30pm or 10am-3pm (Camp Broadway). Cost: $400/full session, $250/Camp Broadway only, or $12/class. A program of serious study in a warm, fun & companionable atmosphere. Students participate in a minimum of 4 classes per day with theRAPs renowned faculty, &enjoy a comprehensive curriculum that includes exposure to a variety of dance styles & theatre arts. Camp Broadway, a component of the intensive, is focused primarily on the theatre arts for kids ages 8-18.

#1 Child’s Name___________________________________________Age__________________

Redding Dance Centre Summer Program

Phone (Day)________________________________ (Evening)___________________________

www.reddingdancecentre.com Redding Dance Centre , 862 Butte St., Redding. (530) 243-2211. (Day Camps) Ages: 5 & up. Session: June 18-July 19. Cost varies according to individual schedule. A 5-week summer intensive with the dance disciplines of ballet, tap, jazz & modern for all levels & ages. All classes meet a minimum of 2 times a week. Morning & evening classes available. Schedule is online, call if there are questions about placement.

Redding Recreation’s Summer Adventures

www.reddingrecreation.org Caldwell Park, Enterprise Park, Redding & Shasta Lake Schools. (530) 225-4095. (Day Camps) Ages 6-12. Sessions: June 4-Aug. 17, M-F, 7:30am-5:30pm. Camp Caldwell, Camp Enterprise & Camp Surge: $32/day, $118/week; Camp Eureka!: $35/day, $120/week, includes T-shirt. Camp Shasta Lake: $73/week, June 11-Aug. 3. Great summer adventure designed for making close friends & fond memories. Park-like settings, safe locations & highly trained, enthusiastic staff. Weekly themes, fun field trips, refreshing swim days at the Aquatic Center, innovative crafts & awesome games. Check website for camp & theme details. Camps fill fast, pre-register soon.

#2 Child’s Name___________________________________________Age__________________ Address______________________________________________________________________ City_____________________________________________________Zip___________________ 1st Choice: Session Date____________________________________Time__________________ 2nd Choice: Session Date___________________________________Time__________________ Credit Card price is $55 or $50 cash/check discount. Amount you are enclosing: $______________________________________________________ VISA, MasterCard, and Discover: Acct #__________________________________exp_________ • Make checks payable to: Redding Swim Team • Mail registration form to: P.O. Box 493525, Redding, CA 96049-3525 No Refunds after lessons have been reserved.

Signature of Parent/Guardian_________________________________ Date________________ Liability Release: As a parent or legal guardian of a participant in the swim program represented by this registration form, I agree to hold Redding Swim Team and its officers and agents free and harmless from any claim or expense that may arise due to participation in this program.

Swim America® is provided through Redding Swim Team, a nonprofit organization serving Shasta County since 1952.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (530) 246-2666 Visit www.reddingswimteam.com to register online!

SUMMER THEATRE ACADEMY MUSICAL THEATRE FOR AGES 9-14

THE

SUMMER DUCKS

Our fun and exciting summer swimming program is an introduction to competitive swimming. We provide strong fundamentals and skills in an enthusiastic environment!

Program Starts

AUDITIONS: FRIDAY, JUNE 22 Pre-Registration Required

REGISTRATION INFO: WESTSIDEPERFORMING.COM A nonprofit fiscal project of the Shasta County Arts Council

Youth Program (5-18 yrs): Redding Aquatic Center

Monday-Thursday, 9:30-10:30am

Shasta College

June 4th–August 2nd

Monday-Thursday, 11am-12pm

Youth Program: $134 • High School Program: $186 for the entire summer! ($5 credit card fee)

Monday-Thursday, 4-5pm

For kids 5 years of age to 18 and capable of swimming 15 yards freestyle or backstroke

8th Grade & High School: Shasta High School

(530) 246-2666

Shasta High School

Monday-Thursday, 9-10:30am

Registration forms available online: www.reddingswimteam.com www.northstateparent.com • May 2012

Summer camps & Programs Summer Art Camp 2012

First United Methodist Church, 1825 East St, Redding. (530) 243-2403 ext. 306. (Day Camp) Ages: entering grades 3-8. Sessions: June 18-July 12 (no class July 4 & 5), M-Th, 8:30am-12:30pm; evening finale July 12, 6:30pm. Cost: $120/14-day session. First United Methodist Church Summer Art Camp is in its 7th year! This is a Fine Arts camp (not crafts) taught by local artists. Children pick two Visual Arts and participate in our Performing Arts program. Parents must commit to having their children attend all 14 days and the Thursday evening Finale. See ad on page 20. Outdoor Adventures at Whiskeytown. Pg. 23.

Summer Camp for Beginner Riders

www.safehavenhorserescue.org. Safe Haven Horse Rescue, 3950 W. Anderson Dr., Cottonwood. (530)347-5440. (Day Camp) Ages: 8 & up; co-ed. Session: June 18-22, 8am-2pm. Cost: $350/week-long session (tax deductible donation). A fun week with horses for beginner riders! Campers learn ground safety, leading, grooming, tacking, rider’s safety & balance while playing games on horseback. By Friday, campers show off their new riding skills at their own horse show & family BBQ. Includes running (or trotting) barrels & poles along with a western pleasure class to show each rider’s control of horse & self.

Sewing Summer Camp For Kids

www.thefabfabricshop.com The Fabulous Fabric Shop, 1814 Churn Creek Rd., Redding. (530) 221-1608. (Day Camps) Ages: 6-12. Sessions: June 11-14, 18-21, July 9-12, 16-19, July 30-Aug. 2, or Aug. 6-9. 9am-12pm or 1-4pm. Cost: $105/camp + materials, includes snacks. Choose from themes based on skill level: Sewing 101: Learn to machine sew & complete 5 projects. Slumber Party: Sew pj’s plus a stuffed animal. Sew Summer: Sew a sundress or top & shorts, plus handbag & accessory. American Girl Doll & Me: Sew matching outfits for you & your doll (prerequisite: completion of 2 camps). See ad on page 55.

Summer of Fun

www.ci.anderson.ca.us City of Anderson Community Services/Recreation. (530) 378-6656. (Day Camps) Ages 5-18. Session dates: June-Aug. Costs vary by camp. Camps include: Summer of Fun (ages 5-12, free half-day drop-in or $80/all-day per week), basketball, football, dance, and

cheer camps. Swim lessons & special events all summer long as well. Scholarships available for qualifying families. Have fun in a safe environment with a caring staff!

Summer Theatre Academy

www.westsideperforming.com Westside Performing Arts Company, 1852 Buenaventura Blvd, Redding. (530) 515-7151. (Day Camp) Ages 9-14. Session: July 2-July 21, M-F, 9am-2pm. Cost: $275. Summer Theatre Academy is an intensive instruction in acting, dancing & singing for musical theatre. Instructors are trained & experienced professionals. Program concludes with a fully staged community production of Schoolhouse Rock Live! Auditions held on Friday, June 22; all registrants will be cast. See ad on page 23.

Sun Oaks Tennis & Fitness Summer Camps

www.sunoaks.com Sun Oaks Tennis & Fitness, 3452 Argyle Rd., Redding. (530) 2214405. (Day Camps) Ages: 3-12. Sessions: Full Day Camp (ages 5-12): June 4 –Aug. 10; Half Day Camp (ages 3-5): June 18-22, 25-29 & July 9-13, 23-27. Sign up by day, week, or all sessions. A fun, active way for kids to spend summer. Full-day participants play relay games/races, tennis, swimming, basketball & much more. Half day participants enjoy crafts, games, exploration & more. Sign up for the whole summer, or weeks/days that fit your schedule. Space limited, register early. See ad on page 24.

Todd Franklin Basketball Camp 2012

www.libertychristianredding.com Liberty Christian High School, 3782 Churn Creek Rd., Redding. (530) 222-2232. (Day Camps) Ages: grades 3-9. Session 1: June 4-8; Session 2: June 11-15; Session 3: June 18-22; Session 4: June 25-28. 9am3pm. Cost: $175/Sessions 1-3; $150/Session 4 (4 days). Campers

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IT’S THE SUMMER TO DISCOVER Academic Enrichment Camps:

Math Explorers, Reading Rocks and Kindergarten Readiness Camp

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Sports Camps:

Basketball, Soccer & Hockey

Summer Camps & Fitness

Excursion Camps:

Weekly themes/Daily field trips

Camp McCumber:

Week-long Resident Camp

Epic Middles Camp:

Camp for Middle-Schoolers

Y Summer Day Camp:

Camp for all ages/half & full-day schedules

Summer Preschool:

An enriching program for 2-5 year olds

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Swim Programs Ages 6 months+. Group and Private lessons, Super Stars Swim School, SOAR Swim Team, ACE junior team. Sun Oaks Summer Camp Begins June 4. Active, daylong program for ages 5-12 Junior Tennis Programs Ages 5+. Recreational and competitive. Learn tennis in a game-based setting with our professional staff. Fitness Training One-on-one and group training to take your young athlete to the next level.

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Summer camps & Programs develop & improve individual basketball skills in a hardworking yet fun environment. Individual & group instruction develops both basic & advanced skills, such as shooting, man-to-man defense, ball handling, rebounding, passing & footwork. Daily competition allows campers to implement the skills they’ve learned & to practice teamwork.

YMCA Camp McCumber

www.sfymca.org Shasta Family YMCA, Deer Flat Rd., Shingletown. (530) 246-9622. (Residential Camps) Ages: Campers ages 8-14; Counselors in Training (CIT) ages 15-17. Sessions: Session 1: July 15-21; Session 2: July 29-Aug. 4. Cost: Campers: $365 ($20 discount for YMCA members) CITs: $360 ($20 discount for YMCA members). At YMCA Camp McCumber, children experience a mountain outdoor environment that is happy, safe & educational, while learning to respect fellow campers, discover their own abilities, & appreciate the natural beauty of the countryside. See ad on page 24.

YMCA Specialty Camps

www.sfymca.org Camp Venue: Turtle Bay School, 1330 Arboretum Dr., Redding. (530) 246-9622. (Day Camps) Ages: Pre-K to 8th grade. Sessions & Costs: K Readiness: June 4-Aug. 2, 7am-6pm, $128/week, call for options. Academic Enrichment (grades 3-8): Two 4-week sessions (Math Explorers & Reading Rocks), June 4- 29 & July 9-Aug. 2, $175/ session. Excursion (8-14yrs): 7 weekly sessions, June 11-Aug. 2, $128/week (Camps: Biking, Softball, Outdoor Outings, Water Expedition, Dance & Tumble, Artsy Ventures, Golf). Sports Camps (1st-6rd grade): June 11-Aug. 2, $40-$50 (Camps: Basketball, Soccer, Hockey). See ad on page 24.

YMCA Summer Day Camp

www.sfymca.org Turtle Bay School, 1330 Arboretum Dr., Redding. (530) 246-9622. (Day Camps) Ages: Pre-K to12 years. Sessions: June 4–Aug. 2, full & half days, daily options. Cost: Full day: $120-$128/weekly, $30-$32.50/daily; Half day: $80-$90/weekly, $22-$24/daily. All camps are full of fun & exciting activities, field trips, arts, crafts, sports, swimming & waterslides. Snacks provided. “Summer Day Camp” grades 1-4; “Epic Middles” grades 5-8. Campers experience new things, make new friends & just chill. “K Readiness Camp” emphasis is school-readiness skills for children about to enter kindergarten. See ad on page 24.

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SISKIYOU COUNTY British Soccer Camps

www.challengersports.com Sisson School Field, 601 E Alma St., Mt. Shasta. (Day Camps) Ages 3-14. Three sessions, Aug 6-10: First Kicks (3-4yrs), 9-10am, $83; Mini Soccer (4-6yrs), 10am-12pm, $108; & Half day (6-14yrs), 9am-12pm, $127. All campers receive a soccer ball, camp t-shirt, skills evaluation, soccer poster, & British soccer jersey if you sign up online 45 days before camp. For more information, visit the website or call email Jamie Kent at jkent@ challengersports.com. See ad on page 17.

Camp Unalayee

www.gocampu.org P.O. Box 1538, Callahan. (650) 969-6313 (Residential Camps) Ages: 10-17. 3 Sessions: June 30-July 8, July

SUMMER CAMP 2012 Fun with horses, learn how to care for them, lots of riding!

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Some of the horsemanship skills to be learned and experienced in our five-day horse camp: Safe behavior around horses • Horse body language Walking a horse • Basic riding skills • Saddling • Feeding Horse care • Grooming • Cleaning tack and stalls

Friendly and fun contests, last-day BBQ and awards ceremony where friends and family are invited to join in the fun! Limited space, call today to reserve! Insured, great kid-friendly horses & instructors.

Mt. Shasta City Park, 1315 Nixon Rd., Mt. Shasta. (530) 926-2494. (Day Camps) Ages 5-12. Sessions: late June–mid-Aug. Themed weekly camp sessions. Call for dates, times & cost. Mt. Shasta Recreation District offers summertime fun with organized games, sports, art, nature studies, field trips & adventures!

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Headwaters Adventures Day Camp

Open House Saturday May 12th, 11am-2pm. Everybody Welcome!

15-29, Aug. 1-15. Cost: $1100/9 days; $1775/15 days. This nonprofit wilderness camp in Northern California’s Trinity Alps has been providing kids with outdoor adventures since 1949. Campers choose from a plethora of activities each day, including: archery, arts & crafts, swimming, boating, rock-climbing, music, sports, survival skills, games, day-hikes, cooking & much more. Each session includes multi-day backpacking trips. Extended 11-day backpacking trips, Leadership Training, & family programs are also available.

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Summer camps & Programs Kidder Creek Camps

www.kiddercreek.org 2700 S. Kidder Creek Rd., Etna. (530) 467-3265. (Residential & Day Camps) Ages: 5-18. Sessions & Cost: Day Camps (ages 5-8): July 30-Aug 2, $95/day; Residential Camps & Programs (grades 1-12): June 10-Aug.10, $313-$579/1-3 weeks. Kidder Creek offers a wide variety of camps, intensives & programs: Camps: Horse, Classic, Ranch, High Adventure, Whitewater Wilderness, & Outback Adventures. Intensives: Echo, Wrangler in Training, & Summit. Biblically-based teachings in a loving environment are core values of Kidder Creek camps. Call or visit the website for information. See ad on page 25.

Martial Arts Summer Camp

www.MtShastaMA.org Mt. Shasta Martial Arts Program, 612-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta. (530) 859-2024. (Day Camp) Ages 5-12. Session in early July, call for visit the website for dates, cost & details. Special sessions cover the basics of Taekwondo, Judo, Hapkido, Japanese swordsmanship, & self-defense. Emphasis is on safety, education & FUN! Develops coordination, strength, flexibility, good manners & self-confidence.

Remi Vista’s Horizons Wilderness Camp

1107 Ream Avenue, Mt. Shasta. (530) 926-1436. (Residential Camp) Ages 11-19. Sessions: Six sessions lasting 4 nights/5 days offered June-Aug. Cost: $350/week for camping. $150 additional for add-on services such as equine therapy or whitewater rafting. Camp provides participants the opportunity for growth & healing through a variety of therapeutic activities. Takes youth on trips into the Trinity Alps, Marble Mountains, &/or sections of the Pacific Crest Trail. Trips provide challenging, therapeutic experiences for growth & excitement, & geared toward providing fun & relaxation. Program is beneficial for at-risk youth, but everyone is welcome!

TEHAMA COUNTY British Soccer Camps

www.challengersports.com Red Bluff Union High School Soccer Fields. (Day Camps) Ages 3-16. Two sessions, June 18-22: Mini Soccer (3-5yrs), 5:30 -7pm, $86/session; Half Day (6-14yrs), 5:30-8:30pm, $105/session. All campers receive a free soccer ball, camp t-shirt, skills evaluation, soccer poster & British soccer jersey if you sign up online 45 days before camp. Visit the website or contact Jamie Kent at jkent@challengersports.com for info. See ad on page 17.

Sacramento River Discovery Summer Day Camps

www.srdc.k12.ca.us Sacramento River Discovery Center, 1000 Sale Lane, Red Bluff. (530) 527-1196. (Day Camps) Ages: 6-12. Weekly sessions: M-F, 8am-12pm; Session 1 includes a night of star gazing. Cost: $50/week. June 18-22: 3…2…1…Blastoff! astronomy & space science. June 27-July 1: Home Sweet (Animal) Home! learn about all sorts of animal homes. July 2-6: “Birds of a Feather!” learn about birds. July 9-15: Predators-Red in Tooth & Claw! the world of predators is wild. July 16-20: Natural Disasters! lessons on natural disasters. July 23-27: Lassen! the peak experience. See ad on page 27.

OUT OF AREA CAMPS Camp Winnarainbow

www.campwinnarainbow.org Off Highway 101, five miles n. of Laytonville, CA. (707) 984-6507. (Residential Camps) Ages 7-14. Sessions & Cost: June 23-Aug.18, $825/1-week, $1650/2-weeks. Sibling, multiple-session &

Breshears School-Age School Age Child Care

All expenses included in these low rates:

Weekly $125 Daily $28 Subsidized payment plans accepted.

CALL (530) 222-2341

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• 3 Field Trips A Week: Hiking, Biking, Skating, Bowling, Movies, Library, Turtle Bay, Etc. • Activities On Site: Arts N’ Crafts, Cooking Swimming, WII, Treasure Hunts, Scavenger Hunts & so much more... • Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks included

referral discounts. Held in beautiful Mendocino County for 30+ years. Opportunity for children to discover new realms of personal achievement, communion with nature, & big fun! Drawing from circus & performing arts, campers learn timing, balance & sense of humor, plus respect for themselves, others & the environment. Honors creativity in an atmosphere of encouragement; nurtures future leaders for a harmonious & sustainable world.

Coppercreek Camp

www.coppercreek.com Camp Venue: Coppercreek Camp, 1887 Williams Valley Rd., Greenville. (800) 350-0006. (Residential Camps) Ages: 7-17 for Kid’s Camp, a Family Camp weekend is also available. Sessions: 2-week sessions, June 17- Aug. 11. Family Camp weekend is Aug 16-19. Cost: Kid’s Camp: $2625; Family Camp: $375/adults & $275/kids. Welcome home! Coppercreek Camp believes in the power of laughter, play, community & nature! Over 50 activities, including a highquality equestrian program, climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, wakeboarding, skateboarding & much more! Family owned & operated since 1965. References available. See ad on page 27.

Lawrence Hall of Science Summer Camps

www.lawrencehallofscience.org/classes/camps University of California, Berkeley, CA. (510) 642-5134. (Residential & Day Camps) Ages: Grades entering K-12. Sessions: June 11-Aug. 24, half-day, full-day & overnight camps. Cost depends on camp choice. Campers learn about science, meet new friends, develop new skills, & work with a highly qualified staff to make discoveries about the world. Some camps cover a little bit of everything (Science Fun), while others cater to deep interests (Ancient Egypt). Older kids can join research camps in marine biology or nanotechnology. Visit the website for more information.

SUMMER CAMPS GOLD PANNING • HIKING • FISHING KAYAKING • ARCHERY

Let your children enjoy the comforts of home, with the excitement of a fully organized

MP! SUMMER CA is Limited,

Ages 4-12. Space Drop-Ins Welcome. Call Today!

Day Camps For Grades K-8th Kayaking & Archery 4th Grade & Up

Outdoor Adventure Camp June 18 - 22 & July 9 - 13 $185 for 5-day / $165 for 4-day session

The Siskiyou Arts Bus Does Birthday Parties!

Earth Skills June 25 - 29 Book Your Party Today

Up to 12 children for 2 hours of Arts & Crafts fun in a unique 40’ long art bus! We supply the party projects and the space to have some messy and creative fun. Summer birthday party packages are $90 for up to 12 children, and include take home party favors.

All extra proceeds benefit the Siskyou Arts Bus project.

Available in our Mount Shasta location only. Call to reserve today! (530) 859-2309

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$185 for 5-day / $165 for 4-day session

Overnight Backpacking Trip Lassen Volcanic Park July 23 - 27 $275 five days, four nights

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Summer camps & Programs My Summer Camps & Kids Camps Websites www.mysummercamps.com & http://www.kidscamps.com are comprehensive & easy-to-use youth summer camps directories featuring thousands of camps & camp jobs in the United States, Canada & world-wide.

ScienceWorks Camps & Kinder Camps

www.scienceworksmuseum.org ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, OR. (541) 482-6767 ext. 226. (Day Camps) Ages: 4-12. Weekly sessions June 18-Aug. 31, 9am12pm (ages 4-6 & 7-10) or 1-4pm (ages 7-10). Cost: $97-$140/ regular sessions, extended care available; Specialty camps $195$235. Wide variety of fun, exciting & inspirational camps make science come to life. Limited class sizes offer a personalized setting. Highly qualified educators bring expertise, experience & enthusiasm to science & art explorations. Includes time to explore exhibits, hands-on experiments, projects, arts & crafts.

Siskiyou Field Institute Summer Camps

www.thesfi.org Siskiyou Field Institute, 1241 Illinois River Rd., Selma, OR. (541) 5978530. (Day & Overnight Camps) Day Camps, ages 7-11, dates TBD, 9am-3pm, $125: Animals! Adventure-filled camp of field science investigations, nature art & fun games. Water! Explore the wonderful world of water in creeks on Deer Creek Center’s 50-acre youth campus. Wilderness Camp, grades 6-8: Boys: June 25-29; Girls: July 16-20; 9am-3pm & overnight, $195: Fire & shelter building, geology, tree identification, proper knife use, map & compass course, games, skits, swimming & more.

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SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS Ability First Youth Sports Camp

www.abilityfirstsports.org California State University, Chico, Lassen Hall; Chico, CA. (916) 424-2779. (Residential Camp) Ages: 8-17. Session: June 17-23. Cost: $900, includes room/board, minimum assistance with daily living activities, instruction in wheelchair sports programs, access to specialized equipment, transport to activities, etc. Limited partial scholarships available. Wheelchair sport camp provides sports opportunities to youth with physical disabilities. Athletes must be minimum-assist or independent, & be able to actively engage in sports. Sports range from beginner through both junior & national levels of competition. Evening recreation programs for leisure & social activities.

California Lions Camp: Camp Pacifica

www.camppacifica.org Summer program for deaf & hard of hearing children held in Modesto, CA. (209) 489-7533. (Residential Camp) Ages 7-15. (Also Camper in Leadership Training (CILT) program available to young adults ages 16-17.) Session dates: July 22-28 or July 29-Aug. 4. Call for cost. Provides a unique environment where children have opportunities to grow & understand themselves & others. Activities include archery, arts & crafts, BMX track, swimming, canoeing, horseback riding, skits & drama, volleyball & evening campfires.

Camp Okizu

www.okizu.org Berry Creek, CA. (415)382-9083. (Residential Camps) Ages: 6-17. Sessions: 7 week-long sessions June 18-Aug. 5. Free. 3 weeks of Oncology Camp for children that have or have had cancer, & 4 weeks of camp for their siblings. At

Oncology Camp courage & hope are plentiful & friends abound. Children rediscover they are children & not just cancer patients. Recognizing childhood cancer affects the family, SIBS (Special & Important Brothers & Sisters) Camp meets often-neglected needs healthy children can have during their sibling’s treatment.

Shasta Disabled Sports USA Summer Fun

www.shastadsusa.org Siskiyou County, CA locations. (530) 925-1531. (Day & Overnight Camps) Ages: youth-adult. June-Aug. Participation free (donations appreciated), pre-reg. required. Fun outdoor events for persons with any disability, led by enthusiastic volunteers. Activities include Lake Siskiyou Fishing/Swimming Days: kayak, fish, swim & relax; lunch & gear provided. Klamath River Rafting: day & overnight trips on Class 2 whitewater, life vests & water guns provided! Rock Climbing Day. Kangaroo Lake Camping: Fishing, rafting, kayaking, hiking, s’mores & fun! (has wheelchair access). Check website for dates, call to reg.

Surfers Healing

www.surfershealing.org (877) 966-SURF. (Day Camps) Free fun single-day surf camps in California and other states, for children with autism. Camps fill quickly! Visit website for more information.

The Consortium on Children’s Asthma Camps

www.asthmacamps.org/asthmacamps/index.asp The Consortium coordinates the activities of asthma camps nationwide, promoting the quality of medical care and asthma education, and advancing the positive impact camps have on the lives of children with asthma. Offers a directory of camps for children with asthma. Visit website for more information.

Where the Wild Things Are SACRAMENTO RIVER DISCOVERY CENTER SUMMER CAMPS SCHEDULE SESSION 1, JUNE 18-22:

“3... 2... 1... Blastoff!”

A Northern California Summer Camp. Kid’s Camps & Family Camps Available.

From launching model rockets to building lunar rovers to using various telescopes, astronomy and space science have “the right stuff” for outof-this-world fun and learning. This session will also include an evening of star-gazing.

SESSION 2, JUNE 27 – JULY 1:

“Home Sweet (Animal) Home!”

sponsored by PG&E From nests in trees to holes in logs to burrows underground, every type of wild creature has its own idea of what makes for a good habitat. We’ll explore all sorts of animal homes, and even build some birdhouses and bathouses.

SESSION 3, JULY 2-6:

SESSION 5, JULY 16-20:

sponsored by Red Bluff Exchange Club From tiny sparrows to soaring eagles, birds are all around us, but (as the owl says) who’s who in the bird world? Come to this session to learn about birds, including how to identify local birds (and maybe meet some up close, too).

sponsored by Allstate Insurance From fires to floods, it’s clear that nature doesn’t always play nice – but what are the threats, how do they wreak so much havoc, and what can we do about it? Come to this session for an earth-shaking lesson on natural disasters!

“Birds of a Feather!”

SESSION 4, JULY 9-15:

“Natural Disasters!”

“Predators – Red in Tooth & Claw!” SESSION 6, JULY 23-27: From lions and tigers and bears to… pygmy “Lassen!” shrews? Oh my! The world of predators is wide and wild, but all of them share a need to eat, which can be a rather tough job, when your food can run (or fly or swim) away from you!

sponsored by Rolling Hills Casino From the base camp basics to the peak experiences, Lassen Volcanic National Park offers a world-class experience, right at Tehama County’s back door. Come learn about volcanoes, glaciers, wildlife, and much more, for our final camp!

FREE CHOICE OF OVER 50 ACTIVITIES INCLUDING:

Campers are provided water, snacks and juice and all materials. There may be scholarship funds available for families with more than one attendee.

High-Quality Equestrian Program Wakeboarding • Mountain Biking Climbing • Skateboarding & Much More!

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1-800-350-0006 Accredited & Family Owned. References Available.

Thank you to Lassen Medical Group for help in sponsoring this ad

For ages 6-12; $50 per camper per session (Monday-Friday, 8am-12pm)

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WHAT ARE YOUR KIDS DOING THIS SUMMER? POSITIVE PLACES • PLAY • EXERCISE • NATURE • GATHERING SPACES • FOREVER CHICO AREA RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT

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• Summer Day Camps- American Doll Camp, BMX Camp, Camp Cuisine, Dance Camps, Farm Camp, Tennis Camp, Lego Camps, Pirate Camp, SK8 Camp, Volleyball, Baseball, Basketball and British Soccer Camp. • Summertime Delight- These camps are full of activities including kids clubs, games, crafts, swimming, field trips and more! • Camp Chi-Da-Ca- An opportunity Pick up your to participate in the excitement Summer Recreation Gu ide Today! of the natural world. Activities include nature skills, camp crafts, hiking, outdoor cooking, archery, games & swimming. • P.V. & Shapiro Pools-NEW this year, “Backyard Swimming Lessons.” Aquatics Camp, Recreation Swim Team, Lessons & pool rentals. • Special Events- Family Night Out, 4th of July Celebration and Pastels on the Plaza.

• Summer Adventures Day Camp at 5 fun, safe locations with trained, enthusiastic staff. Weekly themes include field trips, swim days at the Aquatic Center, crafts and games. Ages vary by camp (6-12 yrs). M-F, 7:30am-5:30pm • Camp X is an X-citing, X-zillerating, and X-treme sports-based day camp. Themed weeks and daily lunch & swimming options. Ages 7-14 yrs, M-Th, 7:30am-4:30pm, half-days available. Pick up your • Camp Eureka is set to blast off on Recreation Activity Guid scientific, earth and history explorae Today! tions with fun games, arts & crafts, swim days and field trips. Ages 8-13, M-F, 7:30am-5:30pm • Preschool Summer of Fun camps are designed for Fun Adventures and Learning Explorations in a safe, positive environment. Age varies per camp (3-5 yrs), M-Th, 8:30-11:30am • Specialty Camps: Gymnastics, Sport’s, Dance, Skateboarding, Roller Skating, and Art Camps • Job Training Academies for teens: Jr. Lifeguarding and Jr. Gardener. • Redding Aquatic Center: Swim lessons, Water sport classes, Beach Buddies day camp, Movie Night, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboard, Party Headquarters, Fitness Classes, and much more.

• Summer Camps – “Fun In The Sun” weekly themed day camp for children ages 6-12 years, Mon-Fri 7am-6pm. Amazing weekly field trips, science exploration, sports clinics, gymnastics, daily swimming and learn-to-cook activities. Preschool Summer Camp for children 18 months to 4 years old. Designed to enrich young children's lives through hands-on, developmentally appropriate activities, including science exploration, water play, gardening and gymnastics. Kindergarten Camp for children entering kindergarten in the fall. This camp prepares children for what to expect in Come visit us at our kindergarten. amazing new facility! • FRRPD Kids Camp – After-school pick-up to most Oroville area schools, daily homework help, gymnastics/karate/dance at a discount, monthly themed after-school camps and all-day camps at fall, winter and spring breaks. • Aquatics – Nelson Pool open, swim M-Sat., Palermo Pool open swim M, W & F. Aquatic Adventure Camp, swim lessons and private rentals available. • Child Development Center – Developmentally appropriate learning activities for children 18 months to 4 years old, and a innovative Pre-K program. Our program provides daily gymnastics as well as Zoo Phonics curriculum while educating the whole child. • Gymnastics – Ages 3 and up, classes through competitive team. • Youth & Adult Sports – Free Jr. Giants Baseball program, softball, basketball, volleyball, cross country, & Sporty Five • Rec. Classes – Parent/Tot gymnastics classes M,W,F 9:30-10:30, Karate, Dance, Hunter Safety, Senior Exercise, Zumba & more! • Community Events – Free Thursday night Concerts In The Park at Riverbend Park, June-August.

Anderson Parks and Recreation Department

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Paradise Recreation and Park District

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1887 Howard St. • 530.378.6656 www.ci.anderson.ca.us/aprd.asp

9447 Midway • 530.345.1921 www.durhamrec.com

6626 Skyway • 530.872.6393 www.paradiseprpd.com

N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. • 530.926.2494 www.msrec.org

Anderson Recreation offers a free drop-in summer program for youth 5 to 12 at Anderson River Park from 9am to Noon, June 20-July 29, and at Happy Valley Community Center in the afternoon. Also available a full-day camp as well as Football, Basketball, Skateboarding, Cheer, Dance and Tennis Camps. Beginning June 13th Swim Lessons for all ages. Come play and be active in Anderson this summer!

Don’t Delay, come and play! We offer numerous programs for all interests. Sports, Dance classes, Durham-azing Day Camp and Swim Lessons are just a few programs that are heating up this summer. Rent a spot at the Durham Community Park, the pool or the Memorial Hall for your event. Check our web site for more information!

Be Active in Paradise! Beautiful Parks and Playgrounds, Aquatic Park Day Camp, Swim Lessons, Sewing Classes, Camp Coutolenc, Pinewood Derby, Trips, T-Ball and Sport Camps. Join us for a summer of friends and fun!!!

Have a barrel of fun with our varied south county programs: “Headwaters Adventure”, one week themed day camps, Siskiyou Junior Golf, Junior Giants Baseball, Dunsmuir & Weed Community Pool & much more! Programs run late June – mid August.

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Learning Is Not Just About The ABC’s

arents of school-aged children in California know all too well that the budget crisis has pushed schools to increasingly difficult choices about educational priorities. Each of these four North State elementary schools has taken a different approach to addressing student achievement, preservation of instructional programs and class-size reduc-

tion. All of them are answering the charge to prepare not only educated, but culturally and technologically literate citizens.

Neal Dow Elementary (Chico USD): Blending Technology and Learning Principal Marilyn Rees says that since implementing Renaissance Learning’s eprogram for reading, writing and math,

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achievement scores at Neal Dow have skyrocketed. “We’ve found we’ve more than doubled our students’ reading,” she says. “Last year, 4,000 books were checked out of the school library and this year we’re up to 9,000.” The e-program, standard in all classrooms, is delivered to students through keyboards equipped with a small LCD built-

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in screen that “talks to” the teacher’s computer via a wireless connection. “Teachers can issue instructions, check on an essay a student has just finished, or review math problems,” says Rees, who notes teacher enthusiasm for the program has invigorated student learning. The school used its $70,000 Title I allocation (over three years), supple- 29

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Learning Is Not Just About The ABC’s mented by a grant from Renaissance, to purchase the hardware and software at a fifty percent discount in exchange for participating in a Renaissance Learning nationwide pilot program. Rees says the product software is aligned with state standards and, in California, the newly adopted Core Common State Standards, adding, “It has helped us get in front of the curve.” “In our parent conferences we use the instructional planning, screening, and progress monitoring reports so we can show a child’s growth within the grade level,” Rees says. “Parents can also view the reports online through a special home Internet connection and teachers and administrators use them to measure progress and set learning goals.” “We’re finding it’s worth the cost,” adds Rees. “The NEO keyboards take five minutes to learn. They’re affordable, indestructible and compact. And, it’s a wonderful way to use technology in the classroom.”

Millville Elementary School (Millville ESD): Preserving Programs of Value

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At Millville Elementary, Principal Mindy DeSantis says that in tough budget times, “It’s not so much that we’re doing anything new. It’s that we’re maintaining some very time-proven strategies for student achievement.” One of those strategies is Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI), a method of training teachers in how to present content and assess understanding through the use of student engagement and higherorder thinking.

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Learning Is Not Just About The ABC’s Rosedale Two-Way Immersion Elementary School (Chico USD): Building Community through Bilingualism Unique among public schools, Rosedale’s two-way language immersion program enrolls students from surrounding communities as well as Chico and uses a lottery system for its in-demand program, the only one of its kind north of Sacramento. “To be bilingual, especially in California, is a very valuable skill,” says principal Tim Cariss. “Our goal is to exit students after 6th grade that are literate and fluent in both English and Spanish.” The school, which enrolls forty-percent native Spanish and sixty-percent native English speakers, conducts 85-90% of its K-3 instruction in Spanish, a ratio that shifts to fifty percent Spanish-English in grades four through six. First grade teacher Leticia Kinslow admits this methodology creates some early standardized testing and performance hurdles but says the parents are willing to make this trade off. “When parents sign up for the program, they understand it takes time for the students to perform academically at a level students at another school would be performing,” she says. The kids simply haven’t had enough instruction in English.” Principal Cariss adds, “Fourth, fifth and sixth grades are where we really measure our progress. When you look at our API, we’re right in line with other local schools in terms of overall performance for our English learners.” Students can enroll up to the middle of first grade, but Cariss says past that it’s based on special circumstances. She adds, “We’re depending on that early learning in acquiring the language.” Kinslow agrees that not enrolling students past first grade is another big advantage for parents. “It creates a sense of

“Our goal is to exit students after 6th grade that are literate and fluent in both English and Spanish.”

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community. Parents get to know each other quickly because they know they need the support,” she says. “The greatest thing students will get from our program is they’ll know who they are. They’ll get validated, recognized and celebrated.”

Mt. Shasta Elementary (Mt. Shasta UESD): Parent Volunteers Reduce Class Size The Room 8 Project, a new collaborative venture among parents, teachers and administrators to reduce class size at Mt. Shasta Elementary, is proving successful already says, Principal Kale Riccomini. It allows teachers to work with half of their students on the adopted core curriculum while the other half work on a project-based unit in a neighboring classroom under the direction of parent volunteers.

“I save a lesson that will have more impact when I present it in a small group setting,” says third grade teacher Juliane Tinsman. “It also allows me to re-teach and extend lessons for students that need extra assistance.” Parents Andrea Marchyok and Tonya Sneed, along with a core group of fellow parents and retired teachers, coordinate the Room 8 Project. “Right now we’re starting small,” says Sneed, a clinical lab scientist. “We want to make sure everything is achievable.” Parents dedicate between one-andone-half to one-and-three-quarter hours a month to each grade. Sneed says the $350 in material costs spent for the first two sessions came from parent donations, but fundraising efforts are underway to pay for a coordinator and to cover future expenses.

The project sessions are tied to the classroom curriculum and also take advantage of the occupational expertise of parent volunteers. In March, Sneed brought her own profession to the classroom with a hands-on science based project called “Scope it out.” “We wanted to bring the invisible world to the kids by using a microscope as a tool,” Sneed says. “We made the analogy that there are little Lego bricks in nature that form together to make a bigger cell.” Students looked at everything from insects and rocks to onion skin and pond water under the microscope, and then, under artist Marchyok’s direction, made a mural of those cells. The next session, co-facilitated by a parent who is a civil engineer, will concentrate on how water moves, and its sanitation and treatment. Tinsman sees how the smaller class size and project-based learning is improving the classroom climate. “Students come back into class and are totally charged up,” she says. “They’re excited and focused and ready to learn the next thing.”. Ó Writer Claudia Mosby is a former K-12 educational consultant; she worked with many North State schools that used innovative learning and creative problem-solving strategies to navigate tough budget times. She lives in Redding with her husband and mischievous cat Hobo.

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Chico Montessori Children's House

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

KidsPark

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

Little Sprouts Preschool

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

Parkside Preschool & Daycare

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

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Look-at-Me Preschool & Child Care

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

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Brush Street Schoolhouse

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

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Shasta Head Start McArthur Preschool Center

44219 A St. • (530) 336-5388 / (530) 336-5380 www.shastaheadstart.org M Ages: 3-4 yrs • Times: M-F, 8am-12pm 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 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# 455401847

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ABC Childcare & Preschool

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

Bethel Christian Preschool

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

Breshears School-Age Child Care

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

Country Christian Preschool

873 Canby Rd. • (530) 222-0675 S Ages: 3-5 yrs • Times: M-F, 8:30am-11:45am Our program offers students a safe environment for their first educational experience and teaches children that they are unique and valuable individuals. Lic# 455401909

Grant Preschool

8835 Swasey Dr. • (530) 243-2773 www.grantesd.k12.ca.us S Ages: 2-5 yrs • Times: M-F, 7am-6pm Located on Grant School Campus. We encourage students to maximize growth cognitively, emotionally, socially and physically. Kindergarten readiness curriculum includes Open Court Math & Language Arts, Sparks P.E., Music, Hand Writing Without Tears®, and Brain Gym®. Flexible rates and scheduling. Lic # 455401675

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Heather Ridge Infant Center

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

Kids and Me Preschool

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

Liberty Christian Preschool

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

Montessori Children’s House of Shady Oaks

1410 Victor Ave. • (530) 222-0355 DS Ages: 12 mos-K • Times: M-F, 7:30am-5:30pm Education begins at birth, building skills that last a lifetime. Montessori helps children become life-long independent learners through purposeful play. We provide engaging hands-on activities that facilitate all aspects of development. Lic # 455405949/451373317

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church *School* Early Childhood Center 3961 Alta Mesa Dr. • (530) 221-2451 www.mtcalvaryredding.org/school Ages: 3-5 yrs • Times: M-F, 7AM-5:30PM Children in Pre-K - 8th grade learn, grow and achieve in a warm Christian environment. Low student/teacher ratio. Let us assist you in developing your child spiritually, socially,and academically. Lic # 451373130

Redding Cooperative Preschool

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

Secret Garden

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

St. Joseph Preschool & Infant-Toddler Center

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

Turtle Bay YMCA Collaborative Preschool

1330 Arboretum Dr. • (530) 440-5268 www.sfymca.org SM Ages: 2-5yrs • Times: M-F, 7am-6pm We offer two programs on the beautiful Turtle Bay School campus: Year-round Preschool program provides a nurturing, fun and enriching environment where children build self-regulation and social skills promoting school and life success; Pre K class provides a safe, quality academic program emphasizing school readiness. Both programs incorporate thematic lesson plans. Lic# 455406026

West Redding Preschool

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

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

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The Gateway Science Museum in Chico presents the interactive exhibit “Keeping Company With Flowers: A Glimpse into the World of Pollinators.” Fun for all ages; see the Exhibits section below. Photo: John Whittlesey

Enjoy a parent’s night out at this fun fundraising festival in Chico: PiratePALOOZA 2012 offers food, drinks, entertainment, contests, dancing and more, raising funds for programs serving persons with disabilities. See the 5th. Photo: Skyler Sun.

Families are invited to enjoy a day outdoors at the annual Family Day at Hathaway Ranch in Oak Run. This Shasta Land Trust event includes fun & educational activities and lunch. See the 12th.

Everyone has an opportunity to try out and sign up for Chico Cheer’s cheerleading teams, including the special needs team (STARS); see the 1st. For All Star tryouts, see the 2nd.

GOING PLACES MAY To submit your event: Calendar submissions must reach North State Parent by the 10th of the month prior to the event's date. The best way to submit events is via our online submission form located on the home-page of our website at www.northstateparent.com. Include the event date, time, location, cost, event contact phone number, age suitability, and a brief (up to 30 words) description of the event. For calendar inquiries contact our calendar editor at: calendar@northstateparent.com P.O. Box 1602, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067 Phone (530) 926-1287, 2# Fax (530) 926-3873

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

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Fish Plaque Art Project; Dunmuir. The Dunsmuir Chamber of Commerce is promoting their annual fun community art project, the Fish Plaque display. Everyone has an artistic side–show yours by entering your fish to help beautify Dunsmuir & promote “trout awareness.” Raises funds for Chamber events. Entries due by June 1st; winners announced 9/22. Info: (530)235-2177. Frugal House Needs Feeding!; Upper CA. Frugal House, the epic home-design fundraiser for North State Symphony, needs donations of furniture, decor & garden items. Your underused treasures can help the Symphony & will be appreciated by hundreds of folks visiting the Frugal House 6/21-23. Sorenson’s Moving & Storage is providing a truck to pick up donations on scheduled

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dates. To donate call (530)898-6692. Ranger-Led Personalized Group Activities; Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Youth groups, schools, homeschoolers can schedule customized ranger-led group activities, including hikes, gold panning, storytime & other ed-related activities. All ages. For groups of 15-30, call to schedule. $5 day use fee per vehicle. (530)242-3451. Shasta County “Food Fight”: During May, the Good News Rescue Mission & the greater Redding community are taking part in a campaign to raise enough money to provide 10,000 meals to help fight hunger & provide hope. Cash donation & food receptacles are being placed in local schools, businesses & organizations. To get involved call (530)242-5920. Wee Read Challenge; Redding. Children ages 6mos6yrs & their parents complete Wee Read gameboards by attending 10 library storytimes & reading 10 books at home. For each completed gameboard, players may choose a book to keep. Storytimes M/Tu/F, 10:30am. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)2457253.

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Jr. Giants Baseball Summer Program Registration; Paradise. FREE non-competitive baseball program for boys & girls ages 5-18. Promotes skill &character development in a recreational atmosphere. Reg by 6/1 (call re late reg. openings). Program runs Sats, 6/4-Aug/27. Call Feather River Recreation for info: (530)533-2011. Paradise Ridge Youth Soccer Fall Registration; Paradise. Register now for fall soccer season (Aug-Nov). Fees by age division $70-90; sibling discounts avail. Limited partial scholarships are avail. w/proof of income. See the 16th & 19 for May walk-up reg events. Check the website for ID requirements & info. Youth Instructional Bowling League; Redding. Ages 7 & up can join league anytime. Come have fun with bowling. Wed, 3:30pm. $5.50/includes 2 games & shoes. Shasta Lanes, 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773.

An amazing musical event takes place at the Harmony Showcase in Oroville. Features four vocal groups: the 70-man American River Chorus, the quartet groups Artistic License and Gesundheit!, and the all-women vocal group Sounds of the Valley. See the 5th. Photo: Pamela Casner

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2012 International Juried Photography Show; Redding. Annual competition with both a gallery & online exhibition. Demonstrates the quality & variety of photography today, exemplifying the ingenuity & creativity of the photographic artist. Reception & awards on 5/6 (1-3pm). Exhibit 5/1-6/2. Carter House Gallery, Caldwell Park, 48 Quartz Hill Rd. (530)221-1993. Ba Wira (Ba-We-da): Come Eat!; Redding. Guest curators offer a peek at traditional Wintu culture from ancient techniques to modern materials. Extended thru 06/03. M-Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun, 10am-5pm. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Chocolate: The Exhibition; Redding. Explore the world of chocolate: the plant, the products, & the science, history & culture. Chocolate has been a gift for the gods, a symbol of wealth, & an economic livelihood. Free sample in The Museum Store. 5/03- 9/09. M-Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun, 10am5pm. $3- $5 plus Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Brain Teasers 2; Redding. Lots of fun! Challenge your mind & solve 20 mind-bending puzzles in this interactive exhibition; great for the whole family. Thru 9/9. M-Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun, 10am-5pm. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Donna Sanders Watercolors; Mt. Shasta. Siskiyou County artist Donna Sanders brings her lovely watercolors to the Gallery. All ages. 5/7-19, M-F, 10am-5pm, Sat, 11am-5pm. Free. Siskiyou Arts Council Gallery & Cultural Center, 418 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-1294. eARTh Day Exhibition; Mt. Shasta. Features art crafted from recycled materials. Thru 5/5, M-F, 10am-5pm & Sat 11am-5pm. Free. Siskiyou Arts Council Gallery & Cultural Center, 418 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-1294. “Lenticulars-The Spectacular Clouds of Mt. Shasta; Mt. Shasta. Learn the science behind lenticular cloud formations & the legends about them. Includes children’s art & community photo display. 10am-4pm, Fri-Sun, Thru 5/27; after 5/28 open daily. $1 entry. Sisson Museum, 1 N. Old Stage Rd. (530)926-5508.

Keeping Company With Flowers: A Glimpse Into The World Of Pollinators; Chico. Through photography & related hands-on activities, examine the relationship between flowers & pollinators in both wild & garden settings. All ages. W-Sun,12-5pm, thru 5/28. $3-$5, ages 2 & under free. Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade. (530) 898-4121. The Art Of Pan Brian Paine; Mt. Shasta. Paine brings his eclectic & spirited art to the SAC Gallery. Opening reception Friday, May 25, during the Mt. Shasta Art Walk, 5-8pm. All ages. Exhibit runs 5/21-6/2, M-F, 10am-5pm, Sat, 11am-5pm. Free. Siskiyou Arts Council Gallery & Cultural Center, 418 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-1294. The Bicycle: Life On Two Wheels; Chico. Informative & interactive exploration of the world of cycling. Children’s activities; dozens of bikes on display. If you never learned bicycle hand signals, how to fix a flat or how to pack a bike with groceries, this is your chance! Thru 7/29, W-Sun 12-4pm & Th 12-7pm. $2-$3, under age 14 free. Chico Museum, 141 Salem St. (530)891-4336. Toys: The Inside Story; Chico. What makes Jack jump out of his box? How does an Etch A Sketch® work? Explore & discover the simple mechanisms that make toys work. All ages. W-Sun, 12-5pm, thru 5/28. Adults: $5/adults, Children: $3/child (Museum members free). Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade Chico. (530)898-4121. The Parrot Playhouse: Lories!; Redding. Feed colorful Australian lorikeets right from your hand, in an interactive aviary featuring lorikeets in every color of the rainbow. M-Sat, 9:30-11:45am & 1-5pm & Sun 10:30-11:45am & 1-5pm. Admission $1, includes one free nectar cup (plus Park admission, $10-$14). Additional nectar cups $1. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Wings of Summer, Butterflies!; Redding. Observe hundreds of butterflies in a tranquil, enclosed garden. Up to 32 US species. Butterflies arrive as chrysalis; guests can release their own emerging butterfly (when available) for $1. Thru 7/31. M-Sat, 9:30am-3:30pm & Sun, 10:30am-3:30pm. Free w/Park admission, $10$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. www.northstateparent.com • May 2012

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Adoptive Parents Support Group; Redding. Meet with other adoptive parents for conversation

& problem solving. All ages, childcare available. 5:30-7:30pm. Free. Location/Info: Lilliput Children’s Services. (530)722-9092. Beginning Baton; Anderson. Learn basic twirls, dance, parade marching & foundation events. Ages 5 & up, two age groups: Ages 5-9, 5:30-6:30pm; Ages 10 & up, 6:30-7:30pm. Thru 5/31. $25/mo, pre-reg or $6.50 drop-in. Meadow Lane Elementary School, 2770 Balls Ferry Rd. (530)378-6656. Charcoal & Pastel Portraiture Classes; Redding. Learn to observe & how to draw portraits. Practice& gain confidence. 9am-12pm. Tues, 5/1-29. $16, pre-reg. Teen Center, 40 Quartz Hill Rd. (530)2254095. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Little Tots Open Gym; Redding. Little ones ages 5 & under have a blast with trampolines, foam pits, tumble tracks & much more. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am. $3/child; under age 4 play with adult. 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Programs; Redding. Junior Tumbling: Basic tumbling on a foam-padded spring floor–learn cartwheels to round-offs, ages 6 -12, 6:45-7:45pm. Little Stars: Games, obstacle courses & more promote muscle development, memory, attention span & comprehension, ages 3½-4yrs, 5-5:45pm. Classes $43/mo. Galaxy Gymnastics, 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Genealogy Research Assistance; Redding Library. Members of the Shasta Genealogy Society assist with family history questions & research. 10am12pm. Free. Drop-in okay. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7252. Gettin’ Crafty; Redding. Hands-on class where children ages 5-12 express their creativity as they glue, cut, paint, mold & learn to clean up too. Tue, 3:30-4:30pm, thru 6/26. $20/mo ($10 Y members), pre-reg. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Guitar Hero At The Redding Library. Kids can

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All About Numbers!; Chico. Hands-on class series for ages 3-5 & their parents. Includes art projects. Bring snack. Tue, 10:30am12pm, thru 5/29. $6/class w/class card, drop-in $9/ class (until class fills). Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Beginning Sign Language Class; Paradise. Learn & build your ASL skills in this weekly class. 12-2pm. All ages welcome. Free. Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Bittie Baby & Me Class; Chico. Today’s topic: Choosing Quality Childcare. Parents w/babies 0-3mos learn current info to promote infant wellness & safety. Make friends in a supportive environment. 10:30am-12pm. Free if you delivered at Enloe; or $15/class. Enloe’s Mother & Baby Education Center, 251 Cohasset Rd, Suite 120. (530)332-3970. Bowling Fun At Orchard Lanes; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. $2.50/game + $2.50 shoe rental from 10am-10pm M-F. Group rates available. 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra cheerleading skills practice, or prepare to be an All Star. Learn tumbling skills, jumps, motions & flexibility. For all ages & abilities. $55/mo or $10/class. T/Th 3:305pm. Chico Cheer All Stars Gym, 13310 Cabin Hollow Ct. Suite #110. (530)894-CCAS. Chico Cheer Special Needs (STARS) Team Sign Ups; Chico. Join the ONLY special needs cheerleading team in Butte County! The STARS team is open to all ages. 5-6pm. $25 sign-up fee. Chico Cheer All Stars, Inc., 13310 Cabin Hollow Ct. Suite #110. (530) 894-2227. Family Special Needs Support Group In Spanish/ En Español; Chico. For Spanish-speaking families experiencing the challenges of raising a child with special needs. Helps build a supportive network. Potluck 5:30pm, support group 6-8pm. Childcare & homework help provided. ARC, 2020 Park Ave. (530)891-5865 x107. MOPS Mothers Of Preschoolers Group; Chico. Support, friendship & resources for moms. 1st & 3rd Tues, 9-11:30am, thru May. First 2 meetings free. $35/mo. Loving childcare provided for ages 0-6. Grace Community Church, 2346 Floral Ave. Pre-reg: (530)343-5528, ex. 35. Play Chess!; Chico. Learn to play chess with Chico Library teen volunteers. All ages welcome! 3:305pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Preschool Storytimes At Chico Library; Stories, songs & crafts for little ones ages 3-5. 10am &

11am. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Shotokan Karate Classes; Chico. Kids, teens & adults learn traditional Shotokan Karate. M/Tu/Th, 2 sessions: Ages 5-12: 6-6:45pm; Ages 13+: 7-8pm. $50/mo unlimited classes, plus reg fee. Drop in okay, 1st class free. Chico Shotokan Karate Martial Arts, 2155 Park Ave. (530)897-0326.

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rock out on a virtual stage playing guitar in this music video game. Geared for teens, but all kids welcome. Starts 4pm. Free. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Kindermusik With Lyra; Redding. Children & infants ages birth-7yrs, with their caregiver, learn steady beat, matching pitch, laughing, socialization & brain development, in a loving, caring & clean environment! May classes,10am, Mon or Tue, thru 5/15. $55, Includes materials. Kindermusik with Lyra, 11455 Ridgewood Rd. (530)355-4747. Lil’ Chefs; Redding. Fun & educational cooking experience for children ages 3-5, who learn about cooperation, directions, shapes, sensory exploration, fine motor skills & more. Tue, 9-10am, thru 6/26. $20/mo ($10 Y members), pre-reg. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gym; Redding. Practice your own skills, or just enjoy open gym with your child. Children run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised & fun environment with lots of room to play. All ages: 11am-12pm. $5. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Programs; Redding. Freerun/Parkour: Practice your urban freerun skills in a fully matted gym. Learn to flip, twist & run-out over obstacles, ages 14+, 7-8pm. $50/ mo. Tumble-Fun: Fun & fast-paced beginning class, learn basic gymnastics skills & terminology, ages 6+, 4-5pm, $50/mo. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)2235483. Preschool Page Turners At Redding Library. Children ages 3-6 enjoy stories, music & crafts in the children’s story room. Play the Wee Read game! 10:30am. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Round Table Pizza Family Fun Night; Redding. Bring the family for night of fun: All-you-can-eat pizza, salad & twists, board games, coloring, face painting & balloons. All ages. 6-8pm. $7.49/adults, $4.99/ages 6-10, Kids under 5 free. Round Table Pizza, 900 Dana Dr. (530)223-1975. Tuesday Tot Time Open Play; Redding. Indoor inflatable playground filled with obstacles, slides, a twister & bounce houses–the type of play important for toddler development. Special open play for ages 1-6. 12-2pm. (All ages play 2-9pm.) $6, good all day. Need2Speed, 1501 Market St. (530)246-7223. Walk On The Wild Side Animal Show; Redding. Fun-filled educational wildlife show; see animals showcasing their natural behaviors in an inspiring atmosphere. A treat for all ages! Tue-Sun, 11am & noon, thru 9/3. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.

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After School Pottery Classes; Mt. Shasta. Noam Zimin of Clay Dance Studio teaches group & parentchild classes for ages 5 & up. Learn wheel throwing, hand-building & glazing. Sessions M-W thru 5/30: 3-4:30pm, 4:30-6:30pm, 6:30-8:30pm. $75-$300 (ask about scholarships), must pre-reg. Sisson School, 601 East Alma St. (530)220-4356. Art Club On The Bus; Mt. Shasta. Kids hop aboard the Siskiyou Arts Bus to create simple make & take projects inside the bus’ art studio. Explore creativity through painting, jewelry making, sewing & more. Ages 9+ (younger okay w/parental supervision). T/W/Th (except school holidays), 2:45-5pm, thru 5/27. Free. Mt. Shasta Library, 515 East Alma St. (530)859-2309. Beginning Ballroom; Mt. Shasta. Strengthen core muscles while learning steps, technique & styling of ballroom dance. All ages. 6:45-7:45pm. $7/class; $20/4 classes (MSWC members $20/8 classes). Mt. Shasta Wellness Center, 633 Lassen Ln. (530)926-6010. Kids Aikido Class; Mt. Shasta. Kids learn to focus & center their energies while having fun tumbling on a soft mat. Learn to resolve conflict & coordinate movement with others. Playful setting. Ages 6-12. Weekly, 5:15-6pm. $30/mo; $10/drop-in; 1st class free. Lower Lodge, Mt. Shasta City Park, 1315 Nixon

GOING PLACES MAY Rd. (530)918-9165. Knitting Group; Dunsmuir. Come work on your knitting projects. All ages & levels of knitting experience welcome, help available. 1-3pm. Free. Dunsmuir Community Resource Center, 5740 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4400. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic, fun activity for boys & girls in modern facility. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. $50/mo; free trial. Convenient location. Mt. Shasta Martial Arts Program, 612-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)859-2024. Tiny Tigers: Martial Arts For Young Children; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic, modern activity program for children to develop coordination, flexibility, strength, basic martial arts skills & good manners. Ages 4+. Free trial. M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. $50/mo. Mt. Shasta Martial Arts Program, 612-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)859-2024. Toddler Playgroup; McCloud. Weekly playgroup for little ones & parents. Arts & crafts, storytime, music, interactive play & refreshments. Facilitated by child development specialist. Learn, socialize & make friends. Ages infant-5yrs & siblings.10am. Free. McCloud Community Resource Center, 304 W. Minnesota Ave. (530)964-3250.

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Collingsworth Family Concert; Red Bluff. Southern Gospel at its finest. This multi-talented family travels the world thrilling audiences with their songs & testimony. They have numerous CD’s, videos & top-ranked radio hits. All ages. 6:308:30pm. Free. First Church of God, 1005 S. Jackson St. (530)527-5717. School Readiness Playgroup; Los Molinos. Fun developmental & educational playgroup featuring appropriate activities & info about your child. Explore with arts, crafts, books, rhymes, songs & outdoor activities. Ages birth-5yrs. 10-11:30am. Free. First Steps Family Resource Center, 7700 Stanford Ave. (530)384-7833.

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All About Books!; Chico. Ongoing literacy class for ages 3-5 & their parents. Each class includes art. Wed, 10:30am-12pm, thru 5/30. $6/class w/class card; drop-in $9/class (until filled). Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Babies Love Books; Chico. Come share stories, songs & bounces with your little one, 0-18mos. A great bonding activity that promotes literacy & infant development. Two sessions: 9:30am & 10:30am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Beginning Fencing Classes; Chico. Develop strength, flexibility & coordination. Learn entry-level competition skills: footwork, defenses & attacks. 3 class levels W/F: L1: 7-10yrs, 3:30-4:15pm, ($45/ thru 5/25). L2: 11-15yrs, 4:15-5:pm ($45 thru 5/25). L3: 11yrs+, 7:30-8:30pm ($65/thru 5/30). Equip. loan avail. 1st mo. PV Recreation Center, Social Hall, 2320 N. Ave. (530)895-4711. Chico Cheer All Stars Tryouts; Chico. 2012-13 All Star Team Tryouts for ages 2-18. 4 teams: Tiny 1 (2-5yrs) 5-6pm; Junior 2 (6-14yrs) 6-7pm; Senior 3 (15-18yrs) 7- 8pm; International Co-ed (age 18+ or by invite) 8-9pm. Bring completed Tryout Packet & $25 Tryout fee. EVERYONE makes a team! Chico Cheer All Stars, 13310 Cabin Hollow Ct. Suite #110. (530)894-2227. Chico Nursery School Open House; Chico. Tour Chico Nursery School & learn why this cooperative preschool celebrates 43 years of operation. For ages 2yrs 9mos to 5yrs, & their families. 10am-12pm. Free. 1190 East 1st Ave. (530) 891-1723. Children’s Storytime & Crafts; Oroville. Enjoy songs, stories, music & craft activities. Ages 3-5. 11am-12pm. Free. Oroville Library Meeting Room, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Dance For Children; Chico. Fun class for boys

& girls ages 5-11. Teaches dance skills, movement vocabulary, percussion, choreography & improvisation. Instruction is balanced with creativity, performance & choice time. Wed, 3:305pm, thru 5/23. $10/class. Trinity United Methodist Church, 285 E. 5th. (530)345-6324. Lecture: Butterflies, Bees & Bats!; Chico. N. California Pollinator Conservation finale presented by Rachael Morgan &Thomas Moore of the Natural Resource Conservation Series. Q & A period follows program. Presented by Gateway Science Museum’s Museum Without Walls. 7:30pm. $3/adult, students w/ID free. CARD Center, 545 Vallombrosa Ave. Musical: Oklahoma!; Chico. Set in 1906, this epic musical has it all: romantic story-line, show-stopping dance numbers, stunning sets & costumes, orchestra & a talented cast. Conducted by North State Symphony’s maestro Kyle Wiley Pickett. 7:30pm. Pre-sale $10-$20, +$2/door. CSU, Chio’s Laxson Auditorium, (530) 898-6333. Resume & Job Search Workshop; Paradise. Get help writing your resume & practice interview techniques that will help you land a job. All ages, teens welcome. 3-5pm. Free, by pre-reg. Paradise Ridge Family Resource Center, 6249 Skyway. (530)872-3896. The Paradise Library Teen Council; Paradise. Middle & high school age youth in the Paradise area are invited to join the Paradise Library Teen Council group to help plan teen activities & offer book suggestions for the library. 1st Weds, 4-5pm. Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Storytime At Barnes & Noble: Animal Stories; Chico. Enjoy a storytime filled with animal stories! Includes Eric Pinder’s newest book If All Animals Came Inside. All ages. 11am. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Toddler Playgroup; Chico. Parents & toddlers ages 15-24 mos enjoy playtime together in a beautiful room filled with age-appropriate toys & activities! Wed, 9-10:30am, thru 5/30. $6 w/class card, dropin $9 (open until playgroup fills). Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101.

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Ballroom Dance Classes; Redding. Learn this social dance, popular since the beginning of the 20th century, to conventional rhythms such as the foxtrot & the quickstep. It’s fun & easy! Dances include: American Smooth, Foxtrot, Tango & Waltz. All ages. Wed, 6:30-10pm. $5/person. Shasta County Arts Council, Old City Hall, 1313 Market St. (530)241-7320. Basketball Open Gym For Youth; Anderson. Supervised basketball with an opportunity for all to participate. For middle & high school youth. 6:308:30pm, thru 5/30. Free. Anderson Middle School Gym, 1646 Ferry St. (530)378-6656. Cooking At The Y; Redding. In this hands-on class, children chop, measure, eat & clean up-all part of the cooking experience. Ages 5-12. Mon OR Wed, 3:30-4:30pm, thru 6/27. $20/month (Y members $10), pre-reg. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Dance Kids; Redding. Discover the magic of dance through play, using props like scarves & fans. Learn skips, turns & jumps. Encourages self-expression, socialization, correct posture & flexibility. Ages 5-13. Wed, 4:30-5:15pm thru 12/19. $35/mo., prereg. Bohemian Art Loft, 3. (530) 229-7818. Families Honoring Our Troops; Redding. Action & support group works on projects to honor our troops. All are welcome. 6pm. IHOP Restaurant, Hilltop Dr. (530)241-6095. Music & Me; Redding. This class introduces a “Parent & me” style class designed to promote basic music skills in preschool children through music & movement. Ages 1-5. Wed, 9-10am, thru 6/27. $20/mo (Y Members $10/mo), pre-reg. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)2469622. Ninja’s In Action Classes; Redding. Beginning martial arts (Karate) class fosters self-defense, self-

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GOING PLACES MAY Community Library, 515 East Alma St. (530)9262031. Storytime at Dunsmuir Library; Dunsmuir. Children of all ages (infants welcome) enjoy stories & a snack. Responsible adult must accompany child. 3:30-4:30pm. 5714 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)2352035. After School Pottery Classes; Mt. Shasta. Ages 5 & up learn wheel throwing, hand-building & glazing. Sessions M-W thru 5/30: 3-4:30pm, 4:30-6:30pm, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 1st. Tiny Tigers: Martial Arts For Young Children; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4+. M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. See the 1st.

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School Readiness Playgroup; Corning. Fun developmental & educational playgroup features activities & info about your child. Explore with arts, crafts, books, rhymes, songs & outdoor activities. Ages birth-5yrs. 10-11:30am. Free. Corning Family Resource Center, 1488 South St. (530)384-7833.

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awareness, self-confidence, self-discipline & safety tips, with emphasis on fun & games. Ages 6-11. Weds, 6:30-7:30pm, thru 12/26. Reg any time. $30/month ($10/month Y members). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Programs; Redding. Programs teach flexibility, strength, coordination, spatial awareness & cooperation in a fun environment. Kindergym: Intro to all gymnastics equipment, fun social interaction, ages 3-5, 6-6:45pm, $40/mo. Tumble-Fun: Fast-paced beginning class, learn basic gymnastics skills & terminology, ages 6+, 5-6pm or 6-7pm, $50/mo. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Preschool Storytime: Mother’s Day Feet; Cottonwood. Stories: A Flock of Shoes by Sarah Tsiang, a delightful book about a little girl & her shoes; The Foot Book by Dr. Seuss. Mother’s Day art project: make a special handprint butterfly for Mom. 11:30am-12:30pm. Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St. (530)347-4818. Toddler NOOK Storytime; Redding. Stories come to life in this new storytime that includes Paul, the storytime musician, & NOOK storybooks. 10am. Free. Barnes & Noble, 1260 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2006. Weird Wednesday Open Play; Redding. Wear your weird socks & get a weird prize. Enjoy an indoor inflatable playground filled with obstacles, slides, a twister & bounce houses. Jump, play, bounce & slide in to your weirdness. All ages.12-9pm. $6, good all day. Need2Speed, 1501 Market St. (530)246-7223. Bowling Fun At Orchard Lanes; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. 10am-10pm, M-F. See the 1st. Genealogy Research Assistance; Redding Library. Learn about your family history. W/Sat 1-4pm. See the 2nd.

Resource Center, 109 E. Lake St. (530)926-1400. Ballroom Dance Classes; Weed. Learn the smooth & the Latin dances, how to lead or follow, & develop technique. Fun, supportive environment. Solo dancers welcome. All ages. 6:45-7:45pm. $7/class; $20/4 classes; Wellness Center members $20/8 classes. School Hill Wellness Center, 778 S. Davis St. (415)215-2652. Ballroom Dance for Parkinson’s; Mt. Shasta. Ballroom dance has been found to relieve & in some cases reverse the impact of Parkinson’s on the body. Develop these skills & have fun too. Also open to people w/other challenges that benefit, i.e., Alzheimer’s. 12-1pm. $5. Mt. Shasta Wellness Center, 633 Lassen Ln. (530)926-6010. Children’s Book Club; Mt. Shasta. This month’s discussion of Moon over Manifest continues. Children also create art, write & more in related activities. Ages 12 & up. Weds, 3:15-4:15pm. Free. Mt. Shasta Library, 515 East Alma St. (530)9262031. Songs & Stories For Young People; Mt. Shasta. Children enjoy fun stories & sing along to live music. An adult must accompany young children. Ages five & under (infants welcome). Last Wed each month includes puppet show! 10:30am. Mt. Shasta

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inclusive–all homeschoolers/all ages welcome! 1-4pm. Free. Call for current location & group info. (530)228-7078. Creative Art Activities Classes; Chico. Ongoing hands-on class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. Each class includes art activities, social interactions, games & puzzles. Bring snack. Thurs, 10:30am-12pm, thru 5/31. $6/class w/class card, drop-in $9/class (open until class fills). Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)3433101. Downtown Chico’s Thursday Night Market; Chico. Certified farmers market with fresh produce, cut flowers, delicious food, arts & crafts, entertainment & more. Tonight features: ReBellyon, Gravybrain, Daygone, Kyle Williams, Adrian, Buckaroogirl, juggler, balloon clown & spray paint art. 6-9pm. Broadway 2nd & 5th Sts. (530)3456500. Infant & Toddler Storytime; Paradise. Songs, story & music for little ones ages 0-3. 10am. Free. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)8726320. Mom-2-Mom Support Group; Paradise. Weekly group for mothers offering support on a wide variety of parenting topics. Children welcome. 10:30am12pm. Free. Paradise Community Church of the Nazarene, 311 Circlewood Ln. (530)876-2518. Oroville Fire House Farmers Market. Fresh produce & goods available year-round at this certified market. 11am-3pm. El Medio Fire Station, 3515 Myers St. (530)592-0889. Our Time Together Parent-Toddler Program; Chico. Offers age-appropriate recreational activities for children ages 18-35 months. Parents & toddlers play together, bond & meet new friends. T/Th, 9-10:30am, thru 5/26. $30/mo/1-day or $55/mo/2days. Pre-reg. PV Recreation Center, 2320 North Ave. (530)895-4711. Bowling Fun At Orchard Lanes; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. 10am-10pm, M-F. See the 1st. Cheernastics Class; Chico. A great way to get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 1st. Shotokan Karate Classes; Chico. Two sessions: ages 5-12 & 13+. M/Tu/Th. Ages 5-12: 6-6:45pm; Ages 13+: 7-8pm. See the 1st.

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Anderson Farmers Market; Anderson. Farm-fresh produce & handmade crafts & goods. 7:30am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine! Shasta Outlets, 1699 Hwy 273. (530)357-4314. Anderson Library Storytime: Cinco de Mayo Celebration; Anderson. Learn a few words in Spanish with Anderson High School teacher Mr. Ortiz & check out new books purchased. The school’s Spanish Club is bringing prizes & will work with the preschoolers. Burrito tasting from Taco Bell. All ages. 3:30pm. 3200 West Center St. (530)3657685. Art & Craft Adventures; Redding. Inspire your child’s imagination and self-expression with handson art activities. Painting, drawing, collage & more; encourages confidence & supports artistic potential. Thu, 9-10am, thru 6/28. $20/mo ($10 Y members), pre-reg. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Bereaved Parents Support Group; Redding. For parents or grandparents grieving the death of a child of any age. 1st & 3rd Th, 7-8:30pm. Free, drop-in okay. Mercy Medical Center Board Room, 2175 Rosaline Ave. (530)245-4070. Kids Kung Fu Class; Anderson. Students ages 4 & up learn to take instruction, develop self-control, coordination, improve balance & become physically fit while having fun. Two age groups: 4-8yrs: 5:306:15pm; ages 9+: 6:15-7pm. $25/mo; $6.50/class. Anderson Community Center, 1887 Howard St. (530)378-6656. Little Explorers; Redding. Celebrate May flowers with activities and stories for 2-5 year-olds and

GOING PLACES MAY their caregivers. Presented by Bruce, Michelle, Rachael, Ryan & Thomas Lutz. 10am. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gym; Redding. Practice your own skills, or enjoy watching your child run, jump & tumble. Safe, supervised & fun gym with lots of room to play. All ages: 11am12pm. $5. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Programs; Redding. Programs teach flexibility, strength, coordination, spatial awareness & cooperation in a fun environment. Kindergym: Intro to all gymnastics equipment; fun social interaction, ages 3-5, 4-4:45pm, $40/mo. Tumble-Fun: Fast-paced beginning class; learn basic gymnastics skills & terminology, ages 6+, 4-5pm, $50/mo. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. T’ai Chi Kids; Redding. Kids ages 6-13 learn the slow, deliberate, fluid movement using a real T’ai Chi ball. Get energized & relaxed at the same time; learn about the principle of yin/yang, the opposites. Th, 4:30-5:15pm, thru 12/20. $35/mo, pre-reg. Bohemian Art Loft, 3304B Bechelli Lane. (530)229-7818. Tumbling Class; Anderson. Children develop flexibility, coordination, balance & strength through tumbling exercises. Ages 4-8. 5:30-6:15pm. $20/ mo; $5/drop-in. Anderson Community Center, 1887 Howard St. (530)378-6656. Wii Games; Redding Library. Bring your friends & have fun playing a wide selection of Wii games! Ages 10-17. 4pm. Free. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Little Tots Open Gym; Redding. Ages 5 & under. Tu/Th, 8:309:30am. See the 1st.

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Art Club On The Bus; Mt. Shasta. Kids hop aboard the Siskiyou Arts Bus to create simple make & take projects inside the bus’ art studio. Ages 9+ (young ages okay w/parental supervision). T/W/Th. 2:455pm, thru 5/27. Free. Mt. Shasta Library, 515 East Alma St. (530)859-2309. Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. Learn the smooth & the Latin dances, & how to lead or follow. Fun, supportive environment. Develop technique for stronger skills. Solo dancers welcome. All ages. 6:45-7:45pm $7/class; $20/4 classes. Wellness Center members $20/8 classes. Mt. Shasta Wellness Center, 633 Lassen Ln. (530)926-6010. Beginning Drawing For Kids; Mt Shasta. Classes include basic concepts in drawing, recognizing parts of an object & relations between parts, color, composition & perspective. Taught at ageappropriate levels. Ages 6-14. Th, 4pm, thru 6/28. $8/class; pre-reg required, join anytime. A Melo Place, 417 Chestnut St. (530)859-1296. Jazz Night; Dunsmuir. Explore the world of jazz with Victor Martin. Interesting, informative & lots of fun. Refreshments provided. Ages 11 & up. 6-8:30pm. $3. Dunsmuir Resource Center, 5740 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)530-235-4400. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st.

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Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multidiscipline class/studio sessions for all ages & levels. Taught by Anastasia Nelson; includes time to work on your projects. Th/F 3-4:30pm & Sat, 12:302:30pm. $20/drop in (space allowing) or pre-reg $45/3-classes; includes materials. Red Bluff Art Gallery, 601 Walnut St. (530)529-1332.

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

adults, preschool children with parents welcome. 9-10am, must pre-reg. 450 W. East Ave. (530)8797483. Chapmantown Farmers Market; Chico. Weekly certified farmers market & Food & Fitness Festival health forum. Fresh produce, children’s activities, & community garden exchange. 2pm-5:30pm, yearround. 16th & C Sts. (530)592-0889. Family Swim; Chico. Everyone’s invited to swim in a great indoor facility. Parent supervision required. All ages; under 3yrs must wear special swim diapers. 5-8pm. $2/person. Chico WaterSprites, 2280 Ivy St. Suite 110. (530)342-2999. Fantastic Friday Playgroup; Chico. The entire gym is open for play! Max two kids per one adult; adult stays with children while they play. Ages walking5yrs. 10-12pm. $5/members, $10/non-members, +$1 siblings. Athletic Horizons, 415 Otterson Dr. (530)893-4967. Friday Drop-in Basketball For Teens; Magalia. Drop in to get a great workout & enjoy scrimmage play (teams formed each week). Supervised. Ages 15+. 6:30-8:30pm, thru May. $1. Cedarwood Elementary School, 6400 Columbine Rd. (530)872-6393. Friday Evening Sessions At Cal Skate; Chico. Skate with your friends. Special themes. All ages. 4 sessions: 7-9:30pm, $6; 7:30-9:30pm, $5.50; 8-10:30pm, $6; 8:30-10:30pm, $5.50. Skate rental additional $2-$3. 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Jump Start With Art; Chico. What do potato mashers, rolling pins & spray bottles have to do with art? Parents & toddlers find out while learning to use different tools to paint, draw & watercolor, and learn basic art terms & how to extend art at home. Fri, 9:30-10:30am, 5/11-25. $30/mo, includes supplies. PV Rec. Center Rm 1, 2320 North Ave. (530) 895-4719. Kids In Motion-Kids’ Night Out; Chico. Themed night of crafts, food & fun for kids. Ages: must be potty trained. 6-9:30pm. $18/child, sibling discount; must pre-reg. In Motion Fitness, 1293 E. 1st Ave. (530)895-5437. La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group; Chico. La Leche League offers mother-to-mother support for breastfeeding. Children welcome. Fridays, 10:30am-12pm. Free. Bidwell Presbyterian Church, 208 West First St. (530)591-9191. Montessori Zoology Class; Chico. Ongoing series for ages 3-5 & their parents. Learn about the five vertebrate families: mammals, fish, reptiles, birds & amphibians. Includes art projects. Bring snack. Fri, 10:30am-12pm, thru 5/25. $6/class w/class card, drop-in (until full) $9/class. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Playgroup For Toddlers; Chico. For families with children ages 2-3. Children play, families gather, & friendships bloom. Bring a snack & have a good time! 9-10:30am, weekly thru 5/25. $6 w/class card, drop-in $9 (open until full). Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Rowell’s Pals Playgroup; Chico. A diverse playgroup for parents & little ones ages 1-5, of all abilities. Come sing, dance, read & play. 1011am. Free, pre-reg encouraged. Rowell Family Empowerment of N. CA, 3075 Cohasset Rd., #2. (530)899-8801. Stories, Songs & Crafts At Paradise Library. Bring little ones ages 3-5 to enjoy stories & craft making, & songs too! 11-11:45am. 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. “The Knack” Family Crafting Event; Chico. Bring your child for a fun hands-on craft experience. Ages 3 & up, must be supervised by adult. 4-6pm. Free. Michael’s arts & crafts stores, 2 Chico locations: 801 East Ave., (530)342-4191 & 2041 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. (530)343-1864. Toddler Storytimes; Chico. Stories, songs & action rhymes for ages 1-3yrs. Two storytimes: 10am & 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.

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Bidwell Bar Day in Oroville offers hands-on pioneering activities for all ages. Located at the historic Bidwell Bar Bridge and toll house, this free event is memorable fun. See the 5th. Photo: Costumed docents teach youngsters “Olde tyme” crafts like corn-husk doll-making.

Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Black-light bowling with good music. Fri/Sat, 10pm-1am. $15/person/3hrs, includes shoes; or $5/game + $4.35/shoe rental. Orchard Lanes, 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257. Bowling Fun At Orchard Lanes; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. 10am-10pm, M-F. See the 1st.

SHASTA COUNTY

Family Fun Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Rent a lane & bring family & friends for a night of bowling fun! 6:30-8:30pm. $50/lane (for up to 8 people),

includes shoes, 1 large pizza & pitcher of soda. 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. Family Fun Night Skate; Redding. Great night of family fun & healthy exercise featuring old-school music of the 70s & 80s. Safe & supervised. All ages. 7:30-10:30pm. $5, includes skates. Viking Skate Country, 735 Auditorium Dr. (530)246-3900. Fine Arts Friday; Redding. Enjoy art activities using a variety of mediums such as paint, clay & pastels. Fun for all ages! Free. 3:30pm. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253.

Intro To Gymnastics For Boys; Redding. Boys ages 5-12yrs learn basic skills while enjoying games, fun & action! Teaches vault, floor, pommel, parallel bars, high bar & rings. 5-6pm. $50/4 weekly classes. Galaxy Gymnastics, 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Kids’ Fun Friday At All Fired Up!; Redding. Kids have fun painting from 12-8pm. Studio fee $3.50/ child 12 & under, $4.50/teens & adults. 1818 Churn Creek Rd. (530)226-1638. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gym; Redding. Practice your own skills, or just enjoy open gym with your child. Children run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised & fun environment with lots of room to play. All ages: 11am-12pm. $5. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Programs; Redding. Programs teach flexibility, strength, coordination, spatial awareness & cooperation in a fun environment. Mini-Me: Parent/toddler class, 1010:45am, $40/mo. Kindergym: Intro to gymnastics equipment, ages 3-5, 10:15-11am, $40/mo. Tumble-Fun: Fast-paced beginning class, learn basic gymnastics skills & terminology, ages 6+, 1011am, $50/mo. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Rock N’ Bowl At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Enjoy a night of bowling, laser light show, music & fun. $15, includes shoe rental. 9pm-midnight. 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. Bowling with music & light show. $12, includes shoes & sodas. 9:30-11pm. 1701 Bruce Dr. (530)365-3323. Schreder Planetarium Shows; Redding. Seven Wonders & Wonders of the Universe. Learn what the Seven Wonders are & how they came to be. Then peer deep into space through the eyes of the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope; travel back billions of years to witness the birth of the universe.

All ages. 7pm. $7. Shreder Planetarium, 1644 Magnolia Ave. (530-225-0200. “The Knack” Family Crafting Event; Redding. Kids ages 3 & up are invited for a hands-on craft experience. While supplies last. 4-6pm. Free, children must be supervised by an adult. Michael’s arts & crafts store, 1070 Hilltop Dr. (530)223-9514. Toddler Tales Storytime At Redding Library. Enjoy stories, music & crafts in the children’s story room. Ages 1½-3yrs. 10:30-11:30am. Play the Wee Read game! 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Constitution Café; Mt Shasta. California Reads presents author Christopher Phillips’ innovative project, engaging Americans of all stripes in a conversation about how they would sculpt the United States Constitution if they could start from scratch. Ages: teens & adults. 7 pm. Free. Mt Shasta Library, 515 E. Alma St. (530) 926-2031. COS Concert Band & Siskiyous Serenaders Barbershop Concert; Weed. Bring the whole family to enjoy this wonderful performance. 7pm. $8/general, $5/students/seniors. College of the Siskiyous, Kenneth W. Ford Theater, 800 College Ave. (530)938-5373. Learning About Lenticulars; Mount Shasta, CA. Bill Miesse partners with the National Weather Association to put on a presentation explaining why lenticular clouds occur. Beautiful cloud photos & interesting phenomena surrounding the clouds will be shared. Ages: adult. 7:30pm. $5. Sisson Museum, 1 North Old Stage Rd. (530)926-5508. Parent’s Night Out; Mt. Shasta. Parents can enjoy an evening out while their children enjoy supervised arts & crafts, games, cooking, music, storytelling & a nutritious meal. For infants & children. 6-9pm. Free, pre-reg. United Methodist Church. 312 W.

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GOING PLACES MAY Alma St. (530)926-3739. 05/04/2012-05/06/2012; Event days: May 4 through 6, 2012; Friday, Sat, Sun Wesak 2012; Mt. Shasta. Wesak brings together consciously evolving people. Guest speakers, music & more. All ages. May 4-6. $300/full event or $100/day. Sisson Middle School, 601 E Alma St. (530)926-5500.

TEHAMA COUNTY

Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multidiscipline classes/studio session for all ages, beginners to advanced. Th/F, 3-4:30pm; Sat 12:302:30pm. See the 3rd.

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Bidwell Bar Day; Oroville. Youngsters enjoy hands-on experiences of the old west at the historic Bidwell Bar Bridge. Park volunteers dressed as oldtime gold miners, pioneers, dance-hall women & even grandmas teach traditional skills of yesteryear. All ages. 12-4pm. Free attendance & parking. 801 Bidwell Canyon Rd. (530)538-2219. Build Your Own Worm Bin Workshop; Durham. Learn about vermicomposting, & make a worm bin to benefit your garden. All ages. 10am. Pre-reg. Mention North State Parent for special cost of $35 (normally $50). Take home a functioning worm bin complete with worm residents! The Worm Farm, 9033 Esquon Rd. (530)894-1276. Chico Certified Farmers Market; Chico. Enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, soaps & much more. 7:30am-1pm, yearround, rain or shine. 2nd & Wall St. (530)893-FARM. Chico Cheer All Stars Open Gym; Chico. Come get extra cheerleading or tumbling practice. Open gym lets you work on anything you desire. Coach avail. to help w/spotting. All ages/abilities welcome. $5/ hr or $65/mo for All Gym Membership. 10-11am. Chico Cheer All Stars Gym, 13310 Cabin Hollow Ct., Suite #110. (530)894-CCAS. Endangered Species Faire; Chico. A wonderful day for families. Live stage entertainment all day long. Learn new things about the environment by visiting school, non-profit & agency booths offering interactive activities. Experience environmental education in a fun way. 10am-4pm. Free. Cedar Grove in Lower Bidwell Park, 1968 E. 8th St. (near Chico Creek Nature Center). (530)891-6424. Fiesta Days Harmony Showcase; Oroville. This musical evening features American River Chorus from Sacramento with 70 men singing; two quartets, Artistic License & Gesundheit!; plus the ladies Sounds of the Valley. Tix avail. in Chico, Paradise & Oroville. Call for details. All ages. Doors open 6:30pm. $15/general, $10/students. State Theatre, 1489 Myers St. (530) 533-2721. Family Night Skate At Cal Skate; Chico. Bring the whole family for a fantastic time of family fun, with family music and a great family price! 6:30-9pm. $10/family of four, + $2-$3 skate rental. 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Growing Healthy Children Fun Run/Walk; Chico. Enjoy a free fun-filled active day with family. 1-mile/5k walk or run, kids’ sprints, health fair, entertainment, prizes & healthy snacks. Register at Fleet Feet or at the Growing Healthy Children Chico website. All ages. 8:30am-12pm. Free! Bidwell Park One Mile Recreation Area, 300 South Park Dr. (530)345-2483. Home Depot Kids Workshops; Chico & Oroville. Hands-on building workshop for ages 5-12. 9am-12pm. Free. Chico: 2580 Notre Dame Blvd. (530)342-0477; Oroville: 2150 3rd St. (530)538-0521. Japanese Storytime; Chico. Monthly program features classic tales of Japan, Kamishibai,

THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, TEHAMA, SHASTA & SISKIYOU COUNTIES Japanese songs & crafts. 1pm. Free. Chico Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Pioneer Day Parade; Chico. A wonderful Chico tradition since 1915, this year’s theme is “Celebrating North State’s Resources!” Fun community event focuses on the diversity of people & cultures. Chico Shrine Club Bean Feed 9am-3pm on 4th St. All ages. 11am. Free. Downtown Chico, Main St. (530)894-5315. Pioneer History Museum 80th Anniversary Celebration; Oroville. Step back in time & explore 6000+ square feet of displays containing artifacts from the early pioneers who settled in Butte Co. Light refreshments & music by the Old Time Fiddlers. Fun, free all ages event. 12-4pm. Pioneer History Museum, 2332 Montgomery St. (530)538-2415. PiratePALOOZA 2012; Chico. A rollickin' piratey time at the Independent Living Services of Northern California’s annual PiratePALOOZA fundraising dinner. We will feast, grog & dance. All proceeds benefit persons with disabilities in Butte Co. Ages 12 & up. 6-10pm. $40/ticket. Canyon Oaks Country Club, 999 Yosemite Dr. (530)893-8527 ext. 118. Roo’s Zoo Kids’ Skate Session; Chico. Join Roller-Roo for this specially designed session for

kids 10 & under–strollers welcome. 10am-12pm. $5.50/child, includes quad skate rental (parents skate for $2.75); or $25/6-weeks. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Spring Hike Series: Outdoor Survival Skills 2; Chico. Join Scott Grist & learn ancient wilderness survival techniques used by Native Americans of this area. Learn about tracking. Other topics may include shelter-building, fire-making & edible plants. Pre-reg to hold your spot. Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserves, CSU, Chico. (830)898-5010. St. John’s Annual Garden Tour; Chico. St. John’s Episcopal Church presents this 29th annual garden tour that features 5 unique gardens, a luncheon & a plant boutique. 11am-4pm. $25/advance, $30/ event day, includes lunch. Tix sold at 11 Chico & Paradise locations, call for info. (530) 894-1971. Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Come enjoy a fun storytime for all ages. 2pm. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Yo-Yo Club Practice; Chico. Have fun learning the yo-yo. Free lessons & practice. 12-2pm. Meet in Diamond Alley behind Bird in Hand, 320 Broadway. (530)893-0545.

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GLENN COUNTY

Farm Sanctuary Tours; Orland. Visit the critters at the sanctuary, home to rescued cows, pigs, goats, turkeys & other farm animals, each with a special story. Browse through the education center too. Hourly tours 11am-3pm; special group tours by appt. $3/adults, $1/child 3-12yrs, under 3yrs free. (530)865-4617. Orland Friendly Garden Club Plant & Bake Sale Fundraiser; Orland. Thousands of cared-for perennial plants for sale, including trees, shrubs & flowers; plus some tomatoes. Delicious homebaked items too. Proceeds benefit the Club’s local school scholarship program. 8am-2pm. Free entrance. Reasonably priced–bulk-buying discounts avail. Glenn County Fairgrounds (south side), 221 E. Yolo St. (530)865-7764.

SHASTA COUNTY

Afternoon Roller Skating Fun; Redding. Healthy, supervised exercise & fun time for the entire family. Parent spectators welcome, no charge. All ages. 12-2:30pm.& 2pm-4:30. $4/session or $5/both sessions; includes skates. Viking Skate Country, 735 Auditorium Dr. (530)246-3901. Barnes & Noble Jr. Storytime; Redding. Children of all ages enjoy wonderful stories at this fun storytime. 11am. Free. 1260 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2006. Charlie Rabbit Gardening Program; Redding. Join Charlie, Turtle Bay’s adorable jackrabbit puppet, for interactive gardening activities. For ages preschool to 7yrs, with adult; siblings welcome. Wear gardening clothes! 10:30am. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. West Garden Entrance, 1100 Arboretum Dr. (in rain meet in Greenhouse), 1100 Arboretum Dr. (530)242-3178. Child & Babysitting Safety Training Class; Redding. Course teaches CPR, first aid, emergency care, response to choking, water hazards, feeding, diapering & fun activities to entertain children of various age groups. Includes certification card & book. Ages 11-16. 10:30am-3:30pm. $40 (Y members $30). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Evening Art For Families; Redding. Enjoy creative quality time painting with your family at All Fired Up! ceramic & art studio. 5-8pm. $2 per family member. 1818 Churn Creek Rd. (530)226-1638. Family Tennis Clinic; Anderson. Bring the family out to play tennis & if needed, receive some basic instruction. Racquets & balls provided. A great inexpensive family activity & a great way to get started. 1:30-3pm. Free. Tennis Courts at Anderson River Park, 2800 Rupert Rd. (530)378-6656. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Open Gyms; Redding. Kids have a blast with trampolines, foam pits, tumble tracks & much more. Ages 5 & under: 9-10am, $3/child; Ages 5-14: 10:30am-12:30pm, $6/child. 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Genealogy Research Assistance; Redding Library. Members of the Shasta Genealogy Society assist with family history questions & research. W/Sat 1-4pm. Free. Drop-in okay. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7252. Home Depot Kids Workshops; Redding. Hands-on building workshop for ages 5-12. 9am-12pm. Free. 1200 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-1313. Kidz Night Out At Galaxy Gymnastics; Redding. Kids can soar on trampolines, jump in a foam pit & tumble on a padded spring floor, while parents enjoy an evening out. 7-10:30pm. Ages 4-12. $15/ child. Pre-reg appreciated. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy, 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Musical: Oklahoma!; Chico. Set in 1906, this epic musical has it all: romantic story-line, show-stopping dance numbers, stunning sets & costumes, orchestra & a talented cast. Conducted by North State Symphony’s maestro Kyle Wiley Pickett. 7:30pm. Pre-sale $10-$20, +$2/door. CSU, Chio’s Laxson Auditorium, (530) 898-6333. www.northstateparent.com • May 2012

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All are invited to a fun Triple Creek Ranch Grand Opening event in Palo Cedro. Meet the horses, kids’ horse rides, handson creative & fun activities, horse therapy demos, raffle drawings (including a houseboat vacation), etc. See the 5th.

Nano 101: Exploring the Nanoworld; Redding. Learn what a nanometer is, how properties change at the nanoscale, nanoscale phenomena & more. Presented by Lizzie Hager-Barnard, Lawrence Hall of Science Education Specialist. Explore nanoscience through hands-on activities after the talk. 2pm. Free. Visitor Center Theater, Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)2438850. Native Plants Garden Tour; Redding. Presented by the Shasta Chapter California Native Plant Society. See five Redding-area gardens that incorporate native, companion & water-wise plants. The Audubon Society members teach about area birds & enjoy a native plants sale.10am-4pm. Tix avail at local nurseries. $5. (530)221-4280. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gyms; Redding. Come practice in a 10,000 sq. ft. fullymatted gym designed for safe & progressive gymnastics. Run, tumble & bounce. 2 age sessions: 11am-12pm (ages 7 & under) $5; 12-2pm (ages 8+) $5hr/non-members, $6/2hrs/members. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Redding Farmers Market. Enjoy a great selection of farm-fresh produce & handmade products. 7:30am-12pm, thru 12/22. 777 Cypress Ave, next to Redding City Hall. (530)226-7100. Rock ‘N’ Bowl; Redding. Enjoy a night of bowling, laser light show, music & fun. Two sessions: 6:308:30pm, $10, & 9pm-midnight, $15, price includes shoe rental. Shasta Lanes, 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. Bowling with music & light show. $12, includes shoes & sodas. 9-11pm. 1701 Bruce Dr. (530)365-3323. Saturday Roller Skate Session; Redding. Healthy fun & exercise–meet your friends for fun. All ages. 12-2:30pm. $4, includes skates. Viking Skate Country, 735 Auditorium Dr. (530)246-3901. Skate & Dance Night; Redding. Tweens & young teens are invited to roller skate & dance. Fun music, video arcade, well-supervised. Parents can drop in (no charge). Skate 7-9pm; Dance 9-11pm. $4/ skate, $4/dance; $6/both, includes skates. Viking Skate Country, 735 Auditorium Dr. (530)246-3901. Triple Creek Ranch Grand Opening; Palo Cedro. Triple Creek assists people toward achieving a balance of mind, body & spirit through the use of horses & other activities with Christian values. Event includes fundraising raffle for houseboat vacation of 3 nights on a 14-person sleeper w/hot tub & totally equipped kitchen; benefits the Ranch’s therapeutic riding & youth programs. 2-5pm. 10215 Oriole Lane. (530)524-8426.

T’ai Chi Sword Class For Kids; Redding. T’ai Chi Sword is a form of martial arts utilizing safe, wooden swords for practice. an exercise in concentration, focus, self-awareness & selfdefense. Ages 8-13. Sat, 11:30am-12:30pm, thru Dec. $35/mo, by pre-reg. Bohemian Art Loft, 3304B Bechelli Lane. (530)229-7818.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Ballroom Dance Classes & Practice Party; McCloud. No partner necessary to join the fun! Learn dances, then dance the evening away

practicing. All ages. 2 classes: Technique: 10am12pm; Ballroom: 7-8pm. $7/class or $10/2 classes; class card avail. Practice Party: 8-10pm, $5 or free w/classes. McCloud Dance Hall, need street address. (415)215-2652. “Run & Laugh”; Mt. Shasta. Big fun for tiny bodies. Preschool-aged children explore their physical abilities through running, jumping, laughing & more in the best rumpus room in Siskiyou County! Sats, 9-10am. Free. Mt. Shasta Martial Arts Program, 612-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)859-2024. Whitewater Guide Training; Siskiyou County. Learn about the rafting experience in this hands-on weekend on the Upper Sacramento River. Challenge yourself & learn valuable life skills. Experience the thrill of guiding your own raft, learn about leadership & river safety, & forge connections with fellow students & instructors. May 5-7. $325/3 days. River Dancers Whitewater Guide School. (800)926-5002. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st. Wesak 2012; Mt. Shasta. Wesak brings together consciously evolving people. Guest speakers, music & more. All ages. May 4-6. See the 4th.

TEHAMA COUNTY

Home Depot Kids Workshops; Red Bluff. Hands-on building workshop for ages 5-12. 9am-12pm. Free. 2650 Main St. (530)528-8579. Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multidiscipline classes/studio session for all ages, beginners to advanced. Th/F, 3-4:30pm; Sat 12:302:30pm. See the 3rd.

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Dances include: American Smooth, Foxtrot, Tango & Waltz. All ages. 1st Sun, 6:30-10pm. $5/person. Shasta Co. Arts Council, Old City Hall, 1313 Market St. (530)241-7320. Build It: LEGO™-Sculptures; Redding. Try your hand at creating a sculpture masterpiece. Will your sculpture be as famous like artists Michelangelo or Clas Oldenburg? 1-4 pm. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. California State Old-Time Fiddlers Association Monthly Jam; Redding. Bring your favorite instrument & join in, or just come enjoy the entertainment. All ages. 1-4pm. St. James Lutheran Church, 2500 Shasta View Dr. (530)917-9856. Family Fun Day At All Fired Up!; Redding. All studio fees are $4 today! Bring the family & enjoy a time of creativity at Redding’s “paint it yourself” ceramic & art studio. 12-6pm. 1818 Churn Creek Rd. (530)226-1638. Fish Feeding At Turtle Bay; Redding. Watch native fish in the aquarium zigzag, wiggle & play with their food at feeding time. All ages. 10:30am daily. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Museum Aquarium, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Shasta Wheelman Jamboree Century; Redding. Sundial Bridge is the start/finish point in the North State’s longest-running cycling century. Route includes Shasta Dam, historic Old Shasta & Cottonwood. Full century, metric, & quarter-century options, or a 15-mile family ride. All ages. 7am. $10-$40, by 5/4. 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. Info at the Jamboree Century website. Super Sunday Bowling At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling from 9-11pm. $8, includes shoes. 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. Tire Recycling Day; Anderson. If you have 9 tires or less (5 of 9 can be on rims) you can bring them to the Shasta District Fairgrounds today for free recycling. Larger quantities or tires larger than 6’ require an authorization letter. 9am-2pm. Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs St. (530)2255789. Final Performance: Oklahoma!; Chico. An epic all-time favorite musical conducted by North State Symphony’s maestro Kyle Wiley Pickett. Today 2pm. See the 2nd. Walk On The Wild Side Animal Show; Redding. Fun-filled educational wildlife show all ages! TueSun, 11am & 12pm. See the 1st.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Family Singing Circle; Mt. Shasta. Gather family & friends for an informal circle of song. Features all kinds of music...pop, folk, gospel & more. Participant suggestions welcome. Sing your heart out! All ages. 1st & 3rd Sun, 4pm. Sliding scale fee. Ma Shasta, 620 S. Mt Shasta Blvd. (917)371-7594. First Sunday Breakfast; Mt. Shasta. Bring the family to enjoy this great all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet featuring over 20 delicious freshly made breakfast favorites. 8-11am. $8/adults, $4/kids. Mt. Shasta Community Center, 629 Alder St. Wesak 2012; Mt. Shasta. Wesak brings together consciously evolving people. Guest speakers, music & more. All ages. May 4-6. See the 4th.

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BikeChico! Week; Chico. Weeklong community event encourages everyone to bike to school, work or anywhere. Takes place May 7-11, with special effort on National Bike to School Day, 5/9. The City of Chico is hosts its annual Business Bike Challenge. Great atmosphere for families to try bike commuting! Details are on the Chico Bike Challenge website. (530)345-7347. “Energizer Station”; Chico. Part of Bikechico! week, stop by on your bike for refreshments & enthusiasm! Hosted by Chico Natural Foods at the Chico City Plaza, May 7-11 from 7-9am. Free.

GOING PLACES MAY Infant Playgroup; Chico. Designed for parents & infants ages 0-6 months. A truly fun place to play with you baby & to meet other caregivers in a creative, safe, loving environment that promotes child development. Mon, 9-10:30am, thru May. Free. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Meet The Author: Dave Eggers: Zeitoun; Chico State’s 2011-2012 Book in Common, is the true story of a family’s struggle to cope with America’s war on terror & the disaster of Hurricane Katrina. Eggers will discuss the issues Zeitoun raises, along with his other written works. All ages. 7:30pm. $10-$20. CSU, Chico’s Laxson Auditorium. (530) 898-6333. “Our Time Together” Parent-Toddler Program; Chico. Quality age-appropriate recreational programming for young children. Parents & toddlers play together, bond & meet new friends. Ages 18-35mos. M/W, 9-10:30am, thru 5/26. $30/mo/1day per wk; $55/mo/2-days wk. Pre-reg. Dorothy Johnson Center, 775 E.16th St. (530)895-4711. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Fun ongoing hands-on science class for ages 3-5 & their parents. Classes include art. Bring snack. Mon, 10:30am-12pm, thru 5/28. $6/class w/class card; drop-in $9/class (until full). Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Bowling Fun At Orchard Lanes; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. 10am-10pm, M-F. See the 1st. Shotokan Karate Classes; Chico. Two sessions: ages 5-12 & 13+. M/Tu/Th. Ages 5-12: 6-6:45pm; Ages 13+: 7-8pm. See the 1st.

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Baby Bookworms At Redding Library. Children ages 6mo-2½yrs & parent/caregiver enjoy story, fingerplays & playtime. Learn how these early literacy activities build Developmental Assets. Play the Wee Read game! 10:30-11:30am. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Intro To Gymnastics for Girls; Redding. Girls learn vault, floor exercise, beam & uneven parallel bars. Ages 5-12, 6-7pm. $50/mo. Galaxy Gymnastics, 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Memorable Mondays At All Fired Up!; Redding. Enjoy a studio atmosphere where families share time together creating memories through painting on ceramics. $3/ages 12yrs & under, $5/teens & adults. 12-6pm. 1818 Churn Creek Rd. (530)226-1638. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gyms; Redding. Practice your own skills, or enjoy watching your child run, jump & tumble. Safe, supervised & fun gym with lots of room to play. All ages: 11am12pm; Ages 12+: 6-7pm. $5. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Programs; Redding. Programs foster flexibility, strength, coordination, spatial awareness & cooperation in a fun environment. Kindergym: Intro to all gymnastics equipment, fun social interaction, ages 3-5, 4-4:45pm or 5-5:45pm, $40/mo. Tumble-Fun: Fastpaced beginning class–learn basic gymnastics skills & terminology, ages 6+, 5-6pm, $50/mo. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Ordona’s Hawaiian Kenpo/Kajukenbo Karate Classes; Anderson. Includes fitness exercise, noncontact traditional martial art forms, choreography, self-defense techniques, & meditation. Familyoriented atmosphere fosters honor, integrity & respect. Two age sessions: 5-12yrs (5-6:15pm) & 13yrs+ (6:30-8pm). $45/mo, $12/drop-in. Anderson Community Center, 1887 Howard St. (530)378-6656. Redding Christian School Open House/Science Fair; Palo Cedro. Tour the campus, meet staff & teachers, & see the Science Fair. New families enter to win half-tuition scholarship. 6:30-8pm. Free. Redding Christian School, 21945 Old 44 Dr. (530)547-5600. Yoga Kids; Redding. Kids learn about breath, postures, flexibility & balance. Enhances concentration & focus, boosts confidence-relax, play & have fun too. Ages 5-13. Mon, 4:30-5:15pm, thru

Dec. $35/mo, pre-reg. Bohemian Art Loft, 3304B Bechelli Lane. (530)229-7818. Cooking At The Y; Redding. Hands-on children’s cooking class. Ages 5-12. Mon OR Wed, 3:304:30pm. See the 2nd. Kindermusik With Lyra; Redding. May classes for ages birth-7yrs & their caregivers. 10am, Mon or Tue, thru 5/15. See the 1st.

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Monday Morning Playgroup; Mt. Shasta. Join other parents with children ages 1-5 in this highly interactive parent/child playgroup, facilitated by Child Development Specialist Leah Brown. Themebased weeks; includes literacy, music, arts & crafts, movement & FUN! Weekly, 10:30-11:30am, thru 6/25. Free. MSCRC, 109 E. Lake St. (530)926-1400. Mother & Daughter Collage Workshop; Mount Shasta. Mothers & daughters create an object of art together reflecting their relationship or a common theme they both enjoy. Choose project: collage, 3-D object, poem, scrapbook page, or small booklet. All ages. 5:30- 7pm or 7-8:30pm. $12 per mother & daughter(s); pre-register. A Melo Place, 417 Chestnut St. (530)859-1296. Parenting & Dinner Class Series; Dunsmuir. Enjoy dinner with your child, followed by a parenting workshop for parents. Childcare provided during the workshop. 5-6:30pm, Mon thru 5/21. Free. Dunsmuir Resource Center, 5740 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4400. Storytime; McCloud. Children enjoy listening to a great kid’s story & enjoy a fun activity too. Participants are given a wonderful book of their own to keep! 10-11am. Free. McCloud Elementary School Preschool, (530)964-3250. After School Pottery Classes; Mt. Shasta. Ages 5 & up learn wheel throwing, hand-building & glazing. Sessions M-W thru 5/30: 3-4:30pm, 4:30-6:30pm, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 1st. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st. Tiny Tigers: Martial Arts For Young Children; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4+. M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. See the 1st.

TEHAMA COUNTY

Preschool Story Hour; Corning. Offers education & entertainment geared for children ages 18mos6yrs. Enjoy quality time with your child, focused on literacy. 10am. Tehama County Library, 740 Third St. (530)824-7050.

TUESDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

Family Special Needs Support Group; Chico. Share your challenges of raising a child with special needs & build a supportive network. Childcare & homework help provided. Potluck 5:30pm; Group 6-8pm. ARC, 2020 Park Ave. (530)891-5865 x119. Play Chess!; Chico. Learn to play chess with Chico Library teen volunteers. All ages welcome! 3:305pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. The Mom Spot; Paradise. Moms of children ages 5 & under, & pregnant moms, are invited to enjoy a hot breakfast, socialize, listen to a speaker, & make high-quality crafts. On-site childcare for children to age 5. 9-11:30am. $10/annual reg; $2/event donation suggested. Paradise Alliance Church, 6491 Clark Rd. (530)877-7069. All About Numbers!; Chico. Ongoing hands-on educational class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. 10:30am-12pm. See the 1st. Beginning Sign Language Class; Paradise. Build your ASL skills. 12-2pm. All ages. Free. See the 1st. Bittie Baby & Me Class; Chico. Today’s topic: Breastfeeding. For parents w/babies 0-3mos. 10:30am-12pm. See the 1st. Cheernastics Class; Chico. A great way to get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 1st. www.northstateparent.com • May 2012

GOING PLACES MAY

In Dunsmuir, Mrs. O’ Conner’s K/1st grade class has been working hard preparing for their upcoming musical operetta “Really Rosie.” Come check out this delightful performance! See the 10th. Photo: Pamela Newman

Preschool Storytimes At Chico Library. For ages 3-5yrs. 10am & 11am. See the 1st. Shotokan Karate Classes; Chico. Two sessions: ages 5-12 & 13+. M/Tu/Th. Ages 5-12: 6-6:45pm; Ages 13+: 7-8pm. See the 1st.

Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st. Toddler Playgroup; McCloud. Great time for ages infant-5yrs & their parents. Siblings welcome. 10am. See the 1st.

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Haven Humane Society’s 2nd Tuesday Dinner Club; Redding. Enjoy restaurant dining & support Haven Humane Society. Tonight Tapas Downtown at 1257 Oregon St. will donate a portion of the night’s proceeds when presented with a “Dine & Donate” flyer, available at Haven Humane Society or their website. 5-9pm. (530)241-1653. Preschool Page Turners; Redding. Children ages 3-6 years enjoy a special storytime, craft & music. 10:30-11:30am. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Teen Advisory Board Meeting; Redding. Teens may join the Redding Library Teen Advisory Board. Members help choose books & give their input about activities & library policies that affect teens. Grades 9-12. 6pm. Free, by application. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Genealogy Research Assistance; Redding Library. Learn to research your family history. 10am-12pm. See the 1st. Guitar Hero At The Redding Library. 4pm. See the 1st. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gym; Redding. All ages: 11am-12pm. See the 1st. Kindermusik With Lyra; Redding. May classes for ages birth-7yrs & their caregivers. 10am, Mon or Tue, thru 5/15. See the 1st. Preschool Page Turners At Redding Library. 10:30am. See the 1st. Round Table Pizza Family Fun Night; Redding. 6-8pm. See the 1st. Tuesday Tot Time Open Play; Redding. Special open play for ages 1-6. 12-2pm. See the 1st.

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WEDNESDAY Bike to School Day

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Adoptive Parents Support Group; Paradise. Are you an adoptive parent? Parents of all forms of adoption are invited to meet other adoptive parents. Share support & encouragement. 9:3011:30am. Free. Paradise Family Resource Center, 6241 Skyway. (530)879-3861. Chinese Temple Complex Annual Open House; Oroville. Come learn all about the Chinese Temple complex. Friends of the Parks serves tea & cookies in the gardens. Traditional dancers perform. Docents offer info in each room. 12-4pm. Free. Oroville Chinese Temple. 1500 Broderick St. (530)533-8192.

SHASTA COUNTY

Bike to School Day; Shasta County. The nation is promoting Bike to School Day & Shasta County is celebrating! The Shasta Safe Routes to School program has been coordinating with local schools for a community-wide bike-toschool challenge. Find out if your school is participating & get involved! Info: (530)245-6457. Mini Grasshopper Soccer; Redding. Fun parent & child introduction to the Grasshopper Sports program. Instructor teaches fundamental skills in a fun & encouraging environment. Develops motor skills & social interaction. Ages 2-3. Wed, 4-4:30pm or 4:30-5pm, 5/9-30. $20/4 classes; optional t-shirt $6. Grasshopper Sport Zone, 900 Parkview Ave. (530)225-4474. Preschool Storytime: Rodeo; Cottonwood. Come on buckaroos! Guests from the Cottonwood Cattlewomen’s Group share rodeo & ranch stories. Make a special hat for Cottonwood Rodeo Day.

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Art Club On The Bus; Mt. Shasta. Kids hop aboard the Siskiyou Arts Bus & explore creativity. Ages 9+ (young ages okay w/parental supervision). T/W/Th, 2:45-5pm. See the 1st. Beginning Ballroom Dance; Mt. Shasta. All ages. 6:45-7:45pm. See the 1st. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Little Tots Open Gym; Redding. Ages 5 & under. Tu/Th, 8:309:30am. See the 1st. Kids Aikido Class; Mt. Shasta. Playful setting. Ages 6-12. 5:15-6pm. See the 1st. Knitting Group; Dunsmuir. All ages & levels welcome. Work on your projects; help available. 1-3pm. Free. See the 1st. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo &

School Readiness Playgroup; Los Molinos. Fun developmental & educational playgroup for ages birth-5yrs. 10-11:30am. Free. See the 1st.

Riders in the Sky: America’s Favorite Cowboys; Chico. America’s Favorite Cowboys: accordionist Joey the Cow Polka King, fiddler Woody Paul, guitarist Ranger Doug & “bunkhouse” bassist Too Slim, are full of comedic antics & cornball jokes. Their harmonizing was featured in Toy Story 2. All ages. 7:30pm. $15-27. CSU, Chico’s Laxson Auditorium. (530) 898-6333. Storytime At Barnes & Noble: Books About Mom; Chico. Today’s storytime honors moms. Includes Are You My Mother? & other stories about mothers! Give your mom a hug! 11am. All ages. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. All About Books!; Chico. Ongoing class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. 10:30am-12pm. See the 2nd. Babies Love Books; Chico. Share stories, bounces & songs with your little one, 0-18mos. Two sessions: 9:30am & 10:30am. See the 2nd. Bowling Fun At Orchard Lanes; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. 10am-10pm, M-F. See the 1st. Dance For Children; Chico. Fun class for boys & girls ages 5-11. 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd. Resume & Job Search Workshop; Paradise. All ages, teens welcome. 3-5pm. Free. See the 2nd. Toddler Playgroup; Chico. Parents & toddlers ages 15-24 months enjoy playtime together. 9-10:30am. See the 2nd. Weird Wednesday Open Play; Redding. Come jump, play, bounce & slide in to your weirdness. All ages.12-9pm. See the 2nd.

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11:30am-12:30pm. Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St. (530)347-4818. Ballroom Dance Classes; Redding. All ages. 6:3010pm. See the 2nd. Basketball Open Gym For Youth; Anderson. For middle & high school youth. 6:30-8:30pm. Free. See the 2nd. Genealogy Research Assistance; Redding Library. Learn about your family history. W/Sat 1-4pm. See the 2nd. Toddler NOOK Storytime; Redding. Stories & live music. 10am. See the 2nd.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Art Club On The Bus; Mt. Shasta. Kids hop aboard the Siskiyou Arts Bus to explore creativity through painting, jewelry making, sewing & more. Ages 9+ (young ages okay w/parental supervision). T/W/ Th (except school holidays). 2:45-5pm. Free. Mt. Shasta Library, 515 East Alma St. (530)859-2309. Songs & Stories For Young People; Mt. Shasta. Children enjoy fun stories & sing along to live music. An adult must accompany young children. Ages five & under (infants welcome). 10:30am. Mt. Shasta Community Library, 515 East Alma St. (530)926-2031. Storytime at Dunsmuir Library; Dunsmuir. Children of all ages (infants welcome) enjoy stories & a snack. Responsible adult must accompany child. 3:30-4:30pm. 5714 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-2035. Ballroom Dance Classes; Weed. All ages. 6:457:45pm. See the 2nd. Ballroom Dance For Parkinson’s; Mt. Shasta. All ages. 12-1pm. See the 2nd. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st.

TEHAMA COUNTY

School Readiness Playgroup; Corning. Fun developmental & educational playgroup for ages birth-5yrs. 10-11:30am. Free. See the 2nd.

THURSDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

Bigger Baby & Me: Safety Series; Chico, Informative 6-week series, topics include: Infant/Pediatric CPR & Choking Relief, Safety Awareness, & Basic First Aid. For parents & infants. Th, 10:30am-12pm, 5/10-6/14. $75/ series, pre-reg. Enloe Mother & Baby Education, 251 Cohasset Rd., Suite #120. (530)332-3970. Bike Night At The Plaza; Chico. Bikerelated booth, mapping stations (get help with routing), decorate-your-helmet booth, helmetdecorating contest (all ages), bicycle-powered machines, vintage bikes & more. All ages. 6-9pm. (916)765-3846. Caregiver Resource & Self-Care Training; Oroville. For anyone caring for someone else’s child. Join facilitators Susan Patricio, MS, RN & Nancy Collins, for support, resources & learning about better self-care. 11am-1pm. The Greater Oroville Family Resource Center, 1720 Daryl Porter Way. (530)809-0444. Creative Art Activities Classes; Chico. Ongoing class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. Each class includes art activities, social interactions, games & puzzles. Bring snack. Thurs, 10:30am12pm, thru 5/31. $6/class w/class card, drop-in $9/class (open until class fills). Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Downtown Chico’s Thursday Night Market; Chico. Certified farmers market featuring fresh produce, cut flowers, delicious food, arts & crafts, entertainment & more. Tonight features: Bike Night At The Plaza, Saturday’s Son, Chuck’s Place, Bob McDaniel, balloon clown & jugglers. 6-9pm. Broadway 2nd & 5th Sts. (530)345-6500. Mother’s Day Fun; Chico. Sunny Garden Montessori welcomes children to come in & play for one hour free with their mom. Moms will take home a special Mother’s Day card created together! 10am-5pm. Free. 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101.

GOING PLACES MAY Playtime & Class; Chico. Stories & craft for all ages. 6-9yrs. 3pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Playtime & Class; Oroville. Join guest specialist Susan Neben, speech therapist, with your little ones ages birth to 3yrs. Special informative playtime. 11am. Free. Oroville Library Conference room. 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7641. Preschool Storytime At Durham Library. Toddlers & preschoolers enjoy stories, songs & a craft. 10am. Free. 2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835. Thursday Playtime; Paradise. Join library staff & community resource professionals for a fun-filled event with toys, books & activities. Ages 0-3. 2nd Th, 10am-11am. Free. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Bowling Fun At Orchard Lanes; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. 10am-10pm, M-F. See the 1st. Butte Humane Society Mobile Adoption Unit; Chico. Meet adoptable animals 6-9pm. See the 1st. Cheernastics Class; Chico. A great way to get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 1st. Chico Homeschoolers’ Park Day; Chico. 1-4pm. Free. See the 3rd. Mom-2-Mom Support Group; Paradise. Weekly support group for mothers with children of all ages.10:30am-12pm. See the 3rd. Oroville Fire House Farmers Market. Fresh produce & goods available year-round. 11am-3pm. El Medio Fire Station, 3515 Myers St. See the 3rd. Shotokan Karate Classes; Chico. Two sessions: ages 5-12 & 13+. M/Tu/Th. Ages 5-12: 6-6:45pm; Ages 13+: 7-8pm. See the 1st.

SHASTA COUNTY

Anderson Farmers Market; Anderson. Farm-fresh produce & handmade crafts & goods. 7:30am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine! Shasta Outlets, 1699 Hwy 273. (530)357-4314. Anderson Library Storytime: Planting; Anderson. Come plant flowers! Anderson High School’s Future Farmers of America students are assisting with a planting project. Meet these dynamic students accompanied by their teacher George Wold. All ages. 3:30pm. 3200 West Center St. (530)365-7685. Children & Teens Grief Support Groups; Redding. For children grieving any death loss. Co-facilitated by professional counselors. Separate simultaneous groups for ages 6-12yrs, 13-18yrs & parents/ grandparents. 3/1-29, 4:30-5:30 pm. Free, this session’s final reg day is today. (530)245-4070. Little Movers & Shakers; Redding. Fun parentparticipation class for ages 3-8. Engages children in stories, songs, crafts & more. Themes include: families, weather, solar system & health. Th, 9:3010:15am or 10:30-11:15am, thru 6/27. Free, limited seating, 1st come, 1st served. Redding Library (enter by the Children’s Garden gate), 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Mini Grasshopper Baseball; Redding. Parent & child class that’s a fun introduction to the Grasshopper Sports program. Instructor guides fundamental skills in a fun & encouraging environment. Develops motor skills & social interaction. Ages 2-3. Th, 4-4:30pm or 4:455:15pm, 5/10-31. $20/4 classes; optional t-shirt $6. Grasshopper Sport Zone, 900 Parkview Ave. (530)225-4474. Scooterville Social; Redding. Scooter families & fanatics! Bring your ride & hang out with other motor scooter enthusiasts at this monthly gathering hosted by the Scooterville Scooter Club of Redding. All ages. 6:30pm. Location varies, call for info. (530)604-6020. Shop For Mom; Redding. Shop for mom at Mt. Shasta Mall on May 10 & 11 & receive an outdoor patio pot full of colorful flowers when you spend $100 or more. While supplies last. Redeem at Costumer Service in the Mall’s Center Court. Corner of Hilltop Dr. & Dana Dr. (530)223-3575. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Little Tots Open

Gym; Redding. Ages 5 & under. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am. See the 1st. Kids Kung Fu Class; Anderson. 4-8yrs: 5:306:15pm; ages 9+: 6:16-7pm. See the 3rd. Little Explorers; Redding. For ages 2-5 year olds & their parents. 10am. See the 3rd. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gym; Redding. All ages: 11am-12pm. See the 3rd. Tumbling Class; Anderson. Ages 4-8. 5-6pm. See the 3rd. Wii Games; Redding Library. Ages 10-17. 4pm. Free. See the 3rd.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Art Club On The Bus; Mt. Shasta. Kids hop aboard the Siskiyou Arts Bus to create simple make & take projects inside the bus’ art studio. A positive place to explore creativity through painting, jewelry making, sewing & more. Ages 9+ (young ages okay w/parental supervision). T/W/Th (except school holidays). 2:45-5pm. Free. Mt. Shasta Library, 515 East Alma St. (530)859-2309. Jazz Night; Dunsmuir. Explore the world of jazz with Victor Martin. Interesting, informative & lots of fun. Refreshments provided. Ages 11 & up. 6-8:30pm. $3. Dunsmuir Resource Center, 5740 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)530-235-4400. Really Rosie Performance; Dunsmuir. Mrs. O’ Connor’s kindergarten & 1st grade class performs the operetta Really Rosie; story by Maurice Sendak & music by Carole King. It’s a play about a girl who imagines herself a movie star & has her friends audition for her movie. The children will sing songs. Free. 6:30pm. Dunsmuir Elementary School, 4760 Siskiyou Ave. (530)235-4828. Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. All ages. 6:45-7:45pm. See the 3rd. Beginning Drawing For Kids; Mt Shasta. Weekly themed lessons for ages 6-14. 4pm. See the 3rd. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st.

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La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group; Red Bluff. Monthly meeting for breastfeeding mothers & their nursing children. Includes discussion, information & support. 11am. Free. Sunrise Bible Fellowship, 965 Jackson St. (530)526-6818. Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multidiscipline classes/studio session for all ages, beginners to advanced. Th/F, 3-4:30pm; Sat 12:302:30pm. See the 3rd.

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Love koi? Come meet these amazing fish revered in cultures and garden ponds world-wide. At the Koi Show in Redding watch beautiful koi in 10 show tanks, and learn how they are judged. See the 12th.

FRIDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

Concert: One Earth–Many Voices– Songs of Hope & Peace; Chico. A concert of songs from around the world that focus on hope & peace. Performance features Children’s Choir of Chico’s Cantiamo, Bel Canto & Bella Voce choirs singing their varied repertoire. Ages 10+. 7:30pm. $15/adult, $10/senior/student. CUSD Center for the Arts, 1475 East Ave, (PV Campus). (530)342-2775. Friday Drop-in Basketball For Teens; Magalia. Drop in to get a great workout & enjoy scrimmage play (teams formed each week). Supervised. Ages 15+. 6:30-8:30pm, thru May. $1. Cedarwood Elementary School, 6400 Columbine Rd. (530)8726393. Kent Family Magic Circus; Oroville. The talented Kent Family performs an exciting illusion-based variety show with juggling, fire-eating, whip tricks, unicycling, stunts, bunnies, the world’s youngest mind-reader, doves & a trained chicken. All ages. 5:30-7:30pm. $5/kids, $10/adults. Tix at Oroville Chamber & State Theater Box Office. Historic State Theatre, 1489 Myer St. Stories, Songs & Crafts At Paradise Library. Bring little ones ages 3-5 to enjoy stories & craft making, & songs too! 11-11:45am. 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Storytime At Gridley Library. Storytime, music

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& crafting fun for children of all ages. 10am. 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. Toddler Storytimes; Chico. Stories, songs & action rhymes for ages 1-3yrs. Two storytimes: 10am & 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Blue Oak Charter School Tour; Chico. Tour the school & learn about Waldorf education. 9-10am. see the 4th. Bowling Fun At Orchard Lanes; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. 10am-10pm, M-F. See the 1st. Chapmantown Farmers Market & Food & Fitness Festival; Chico. 2-5:30pm. See the 4th. Family Swim; Chico. 5-8pm. $2. See the 4th. Friday Evening Sessions At Cal Skate; Chico. All ages. 4 sessions, starts 7pm. See the 4th. Kids In Motion: Kids’ Night Out; Chico. 6-9:30pm. See the 4th. La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group; Chico. Mother-to-mother support for breastfeeding. Children welcome. 10:30am-12pm. See the 4th. Montessori Zoology Class; Chico. Fun science class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. See the 4th. Playgroup For Toddlers; Chico. For families with children ages 2-3. 9-10:30am. See the 4th. Rowell’s Pals Playgroup; Chico. A diverse playgroup for parents & little ones ages 1-5, of all abilities. 10-11am. Free. See the 4th. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Fri/Sat, 10pm-1am. See the 4th.

SHASTA COUNTY

Alive After Five Art Night; Redding. Relax & unwind with refreshments & desserts while painting with family & friends. $1.99 studio fee per painter, from 5-9pm. Call to reserve a table. 1818 Churn Creek Rd. (530)226-1638. Celebration Presents: Traveling Through Broadway; Redding. Get ready for a musical journey around the world, seeing timeless Broadway numbers from hits such as “Mary Poppins,” “Annie,” “Grease,” “Wicked,” “South Pacific,” “Bye, Bye Birdie,” “The Wiz,” “Chicago,” & many more! All ages. Tonight 7pm. $7-$15. Sequoia McLaughlin Auditorium, 1805 Sequoia St. (530)605-4311. Mini Grasshopper Soccer; Redding. Parent & child class that’s a fun introduction to the Grasshopper Sports program. Instructor guides fundamental skills in a fun & encouraging environment. Develops motor skills & social interaction. Ages 2-3. Wed, 4-4:30pm or 4:30-5pm, 5/11-6/1. $20/4 classes; optional t-shirt $6. Grasshopper Sport Zone, 900 Parkview Ave. (530)225-4474. Music Adventures; Redding. Children ages 9mos-4yrs are introduced to musical instruments & music appreciation in a fun play setting. Parent involvement required. Fri, 9:30-10am, 5/11-6/1. $26/4-class session. Enterprise Community Room, 4000 Victor Ave. (530)225-4095. www.northstateparent.com • May 2012

GOING PLACES MAY Spanish Storytime; Chico. Join this monthly storytime for stories, songs & a craft for all ages. 2pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530) 891-2726. Yo-Yo Club Practice; Chico. Have fun learning the yo-yo. Free lessons & practice. 12-2pm. Meet in Diamond Alley behind Bird in Hand, 320 Broadway. (530)893-0545. Chico Certified Farmers Market; Chico. 7:30am1pm year-round at 2nd & Wall St. See the 5th. Chico Cheer All Stars Open Gym; Chico. All ages/ abilities welcome. 10-11am. See the 5th. Family Night Skate At Cal Skate; Chico. 6:309pm. See the 5th. Roo’s Zoo Kids Skate Session; Chico. Ages 10 & under–strollers welcome. 10am-12pm. See the 5th. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Fri/Sat, 10pm-1am. See the 4th. The Chocolate Fest in Paradise is a chocolate extravaganza not to be missed. From the chocolate pancake breakfast to its Kidz-Zone to the Chocolate Cuisine Challenge, enjoy a full day of fun and entertainment at its best. See the 12th.

Roots & Shoots; Redding. Learn secrets about nature, which plants are edible & which are poisonous. International program founded by Dr. Jane Goodall. Locate & identify wildlife by sight, sound & sign. Bring snacks, water & notebook. Reg within 48 hours in advance. All ages. 9am. Free. Dusseldorf Bridge Parking Lot, North Court & Dusseldorf Bridge. (530)347-1687. Toddler Tales Storytime At Redding Library. Enjoy stories, music & crafts in the children’s story room. Ages 1½-3yrs. 10:30am. Play the Wee Read game! 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Family Fun Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Rent a lane & bring family & friends for a night of bowling fun! 6:30-8:30pm. See the 4th. Family Fun Night Skate; Redding. 7:30-10:30pm. See the 4th. Kids’ Fun Friday At All Fired Up!; Redding. 128pm. See the 4th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gym; Redding. All ages: 11am-12pm. See the 4th. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. 9:30-11pm. See the 4th.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

College Of The Siskiyous Jazz Band & Vocal Jazz Ensemble Concert; Weed. The community is invited to attend this wonderful performance. All ages. 7:30pm. $8/general, $5/students/seniors. College of the Siskiyous Kenneth Ford Theater, 800 College Ave. (530)938-5373.

TEHAMA COUNTY

Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multidiscipline classes/studio session for all ages, beginners to advanced. Th/F, 3-4:30pm; Sat 12:302:30pm. See the 3rd.

WEEKEND

SATURDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

Art In The Park For Kids; Oroville. Enjoy free art booths with kids’ activities, plus art demos. All ages. 10am-3pm. Free, part of Feather Fiesta Days. Soroptomist Park, corner of Montgomery & Oak Sts. (530)340-7690. Candles In The Canyon; Chico. 9th annual fundraising event takes place at the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve. Share a delicious dinner under the stars with live music by Rock Ridge Bluegrass Band. Enjoy activities, silent auction & more. Call for more info. (830)898-5010. Chocolate Chase Walk/Run; Paradise. Fun annual event features a 5K Walk/Run & 10K Run. The unique & coveted Chocolate Shoe designed by Joy Lyn’s Candies will be awarded to winners of each race. Race follows the historic Memorial Trail. $15-

$25. All ages. Reg 7am; Race starts 8am at Beyond Fitness, 7224 Skyway (530)875-7500. Chocolate Fest; Paradise. Chocolate extravaganza benefitting local youth organizations. Chocolate pancake breakfast, Chocolate Candy Land, KidzZone with lots of kid-specific fun, Chocolate Cuisine Challenge, pie- & sundae-eating & cooking-stacking contests, 50s ice cream shoppe, Green Scene outdoor classroom (fest is dedicated to zero-waste), live music, demos, textile & other art, crafts, food, vendors & more. $4/general, ages 0-4 free. 9am5pm. Terry Ashe Park on Skyway. (530)342-4896. Chocolate Pancake Breakfast; Paradise. Featuring delicious pancakes filled with Guittard chocolate chips, topped with Guittard chocolate syrup. Tickets at Darlene’s Fine Chocolate’s & Joy Lyn’s Candies. $5. 8-11am. Terry Ashe Park, 6626 Skyway. (530)342-4896. Eagles Pancake Breakfast; Oroville. All you can eat pancakes & more! $5/person. 6-10am, great start to Feather Fiesta Days. Eagles Hall, corner of Myers & Montgomery Sts. (530)538-8603. Fancy Nancy Mother’s Day Tea Storytime; Chico. Special pre-Mother’s Day storytime includes Fancy Nancy books & crafts, along with tea time for kids & parents! It’s all about Fancy Nancy & Mom today! 2pm. Barnes & Noble, 2031 Dr Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Feather Fiesta Days; Oroville. A week-long celebration of the history of Oroville. Today is the culminating event with pancake breakfast, Spring Fest at St. Thomas school, craft fair, parade, art for kids, artists fair, car & bike shows, chili cookoff & more! Fun days for all ages. 5/5-12. Free. Montgomery St. (530)538-2542. Feather Fiesta Days Craft Faire; Oroville. Craft faire in the beautiful gardens of Sank Park. Up to 75 crafters selling their wares. Great selection of gift items in time for Mother’s Day! Food available too. 9am-4pm. Sank Park, 1067 Montgomery St. (530)589-1299. Firefighters Chili Cook Off; Oroville. Enjoy chili made by various local fire departments, public safety competition for awards, live music & more. Proceeds benefit the burn institute. All ages. 123pm, part of Feather Fiesta Days. Parking lot at Montgomery and Lincoln. (530)538-2542 Kids’ Build & Grow Clinic At Lowe’s; Chico. Give your child the opportunity to say, “I built it!” Participants create a project using wood, & receive a free apron, goggles, project-themed patch & certificate of merit upon project completion. Ages 5+. Free. 10am. 2350 Forest Ave. (530)895-5130. Kid’s Fishing Day; Gridley. Children ages 1-15 enjoy a day of angling & can compete for the biggest catfish. Prizes & BBQ lunch provided for participating youth. At 12pm a bike is awarded to the holder of the largest fish. Free; pole & bait avail. 7am-12pm. Ages 16+ can angle after 12pm. Gray Lodge Wildlife Area, 3207 Rutherford Rd. (530)846-3264.

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SHASTA COUNTY

Boys Grasshopper Baseball; Redding. Boys ages 3-4yrs learn introductory baseball skills & teamwork during this non-competitive, fun activity. Learn hitting, catching, teamwork, base running & positions. Sats, 5/12-6/9, 9-9:45am or 1010:45am. $20/4 classes; optional t-shirt + $6; prereg. Grasshopper Sport Zone, 900 Parkview Ave. (530)225-4095. Burlap Harlot Show Artisan Marketplace & Music Festival; Anderson. Mother’s Day weekend event features local merchants, organic fare, artisanmade handcrafted goods, upcycled & recycled junque couture. Great food & adult beverages. Music features Muletown, & The Vandolins. 10am-5pm. $3 entry, kids under 18 free. Shasta District Fairgrounds Lassen Hall. 1890 Briggs St. Camp Broadway Registration; Redding. Register now for Camp Broadway, a July 2-20 performing arts camp for kids & teens ages 8-18. Camp offers fun, high-quality instruction in the performing arts. Receive 10% off early bird registration by mentioning North State Parent! 6-9pm. $250/3week session, sibling discount avail. The Redding Arts Project–theRAP, 1726 Market St. (530)245-1019. Celebration Presents: Traveling Through Broadway; Redding. Get ready for a musical journey around the world, seeing timeless Broadway numbers from hits such as “Mary Poppins,” “Annie,” “Grease,” “Wicked,” “South Pacific,” “Bye, Bye Birdie,” “The Wiz,” “Chicago,” & many more! All ages. 1:30pm & 7pm. $7-$15. Sequoia McLaughlin Auditorium, 1805 Sequoia St. (530)605-4311. Family 2nd Saturday: Mom’s the word!; Redding. Celebrate your mom. Make a Mother’s Day pop-up card, a bouquet of carnations, & other crafts just for her. Learn about supermoms in the animal world. 10:30am-3:30pm. Free w/Park admission, $10$14; Moms receive ½ price admission today! Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Family Day At Hathaway Ranch; Oak Run. A day of nature hikes, geocaching, nature art, a Native American Village, science experiments, creek explorations & much more. Lunch provided. For youth of all ages with an accompanying adult. Check-in/reg 10:30, event 11am-4pm. Free, limited capacity, prereg required. Hathaway Ranch, directions provided upon registration. (530)241-7886. Girls Grasshopper Softball; Redding. Girls ages 3-4yrs learn introductory softball skills & teamwork during this non-competitive, fun activity with coach Gina. Learn hitting, catching, teamwork, base running & positions. Sat, 5/12-6/9, 11-11:45am or 12-12:45pm. $20/4 classes, optional t-shirt $6,

pre-reg. Grasshopper Sport Zone, 900 Parkview Ave. (530)225-4095. Lifeguard Training; Redding. Become a certified Lifeguard with training that includes first aid, CPR Pro & Title 22. Ages 15+. Must pass pre-course water skills test. 2 consecutive weekends, 8am6pm, 5/12-13 & 19-20. $160, pre-reg. Redding Aquatic Center/Teen Center, 44 Quartz Hill Rd. (530)225-4095. Mini Grasshopper Soccer; Redding. Parent & child class that’s a fun introduction to the Grasshopper Sports program. Instructor guides fundamental skills in a fun & encouraging environment. Develops motor skills & social interaction. Ages 2-3. Sat, 9:30-10am or 10-10:30am, 5/12-6/2. $20/4 classes; optional t-shirt $6. Grasshopper Sport Zone, 900 Parkview Ave. (530)225-4474. North State Symphony: Across the Seas, From Ages Past; Redding. A concert showcase of European masterworks, featuring Schumann’s “Symphony #4” & Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman Overture. Matt Greif performs Rodrigo’s “Concierto de Aranjuez” on Spanish guitar. All ages. 7:30pm, $20-$48. Cascade Theatre, 1733 Market St. (530)898-5984. Open Barn Event; Anderson. Families of all ages are welcome to tour the Nor Cal Stables facility, meet the horses & trainers, & find out what exciting camps & lessons are planned for this summer. Refreshments served. 11am-2pm. Free. Nor Cal Stables, 21260 Hawes Rd. (530)515-8958. Koi Show; Redding. The Shasta Koi & Water Garden Club hosts this public koi show, judged by a nationally renowned koi judge. Watch beautiful Koi in 10 show tanks, & learn how the judge picks the best of the best. All ages. All day. Free. Mt. Shasta Mall near JC Penny’s, 900 Dana Dr. (530)917-0930. Redding Farmers Market. Enjoy a great selection of farm-fresh produce & handmade products. 7:30am-12pm, thru 12/22. 777 Cypress Ave, next to Redding City Hall. (530)226-7100. Roots & Shoots; Redding. Learn secrets about nature, which plants are edible & which are poisonous. International program founded by Dr. Jane Goodall. Locate & identify wildlife by sight, sound & sign. Bring snacks, water & notebook. Reg within 48 hours in advance. All ages. 9am. Free. Dusseldorf Bridge Parking Lot, North Court & Dusseldorf Bridge. (530)347-1687. Safe Haven Horse Rescue’s Volunteer Work Day & Lunch; Cottonwood. Meet rescued horses & learn about the ranch. Help brush, groom, give out treats, clean water barrels & pens, organize & clean tack & tack room, & help with projects. Lunch served to volunteers. 9am-3pm. 3950 W. Anderson Rd. (530)347-4941. Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Redding. Children of all ages are invited to enjoy a wonderful storytime experience. 10am. 1260 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2006. Wire Basket Planting Workshop; Redding. Create a beautiful wire basket using a unique layering method. This is Wyntour’s most popular class; everyone has a lot of fun. Baskets available for purchase, & participants will receive a coupon towards purchases. Ages: Adults. 11am-12:30pm. Free. Wyntour Gardens, 8026 Airport Rd. (530)365-2256. Evening Art For Families; Redding. Creative fun for families at a special price tonight. 5-8pm. See the 5th. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Open Gyms; Redding. Ages 5 & under: 9-10am; Ages 5-14: 10:30am-12:30pm. See the 5th. Genealogy Research Assistance; Redding Library. Learn about your family history. W/Sat 1-4pm. See the 2nd. Kids On Wheels Skate Session; Redding. 1011:30am. See the 5th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gyms; Redding. Two sessions. Ages 7 & under: 11am12pm: Ages 8+: 12-2pm. See the 5th. Rock N’ Bowl At Shasta Lanes; Redding. 6:308:30pm & 9pm-midnight. See the 5th. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson.

GOING PLACES MAY 9:30-11pm. See the 5th. Saturday Roller Skate Session; Redding. 122:30pm & 2-4:30pm. See the 5th. Skate & Dance Night; Redding. For tweens & young teens. Skate 7-9pm; Dance 9-11pm. See the 5th.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Arts & Crafts for Kids; Dunsmuir. Artist Debbie Blackwell teaches this fun weekly hands-on art adventure for ages 5-12. 12-2pm. Free. Dunsmuir Community Resource Center, 5740 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4400. Dunsmuir Garden Club’s Tea Party; Dunsmuir. Spend the afternoon sipping fancy teas, eating dainty sweets, & enjoy live harp music, all benefitting the local garden club. Bring mom, your daughter & your best friend. All ages. 2pm. $10, reservations required. Dunsmuir Community Building, 4841 Dunsmuir Ave. (530) 235-2177. National Train Day; Dunsmuir. The Railroad Display Room will display California Zephyr historical advertising to show how train travel was & still is a family event. Free Amtrak conductor hats & junior conductor guidebooks for children. Celebrate trains! All ages. 10am-4pm. Free. Dunsmuir Railroad Room, at the Sacramento Avenue Amtrak Railroad Depot. (530)235-0839. Ballroom Dance Classes & Practice Party; McCloud. All ages welcome. Morning & evening dance classes plus 8am practice party. Fun! See the 5th. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st. “Run & Laugh”; Mt. Shasta. Big fun for preschoolers. Free! 9-10am. See the 5th.

TEHAMA COUNTY

Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multidiscipline classes/studio session for all ages, beginners to advanced. Th/F, 3-4:30pm; Sat 12:302:30pm. See the 3rd. Watershed Celebration; Red Bluff. 5K/10K walk/ run (8am, $20, discount for families), plant sale, & fun FREE "Celebrate the Water" family event with lots of activities for children, info booths, arts & crafts, silent auction, food booths, door prizes & much more, 9am-1pm. Sacramento River Discovery Center, 1000 Sale Lane. (530)527-1196.

SUNDAY Mothers Day

BUTTE COUNTY

Mother’s Day Brunch; Chico. Treat Mom to a wonderful brunch! Proceeds benefit the Newman Catholic Center & Torres Community Shelter. Your support helps ensure the Shelter will continue to serve the community. Pre-sale tix: $6/ student, $10/adults, under age 4 free; +$2 at door. 8am-1pm. Newman Catholic Center, 346 Cherry St. (530) 891-9048. Mother’s Day Ham Dinner; Oroville. Bring mom for a delicious meal at this popular 62nd annual event presented by the El Medio Firemans Association. All ages. 12-5pm. $4.50/child, $8.50/adults; deliveries +$1.50. El Medio Fire Department, 3515 Meyers St. (530)533-4484. North State Symphony: Across the Seas, From Ages Past; Chico. A concert showcase of European masterworks, featuring Schumann’s “Symphony #4” & Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman Overture. Matt Greif performs Rodrigo’s “Concierto de Aranjuez” on Spanish guitar. All ages. 2:00pm, $20-32. Laxson Auditorium, CSU Chico. (530) 898-5984.

SHASTA COUNTY

Burlap Harlot Show Artisan Marketplace & Music Festival; Anderson. Mother’s Day weekend event features local merchants, organic fare, artisanmade handcrafted goods, upcycled & recycled junque couture. Great food & adult beverages. Music features Muletown, & The Vandolins. 10am-5pm. $3 entry, kids under 18 free. Shasta District Fairgrounds Lassen Hall. 1890 Briggs St.

THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, TEHAMA, SHASTA & SISKIYOU COUNTIES Group Scooter Ride; Redding. The Scooterville Scooter Club of Redding, whose motto is “Living life in the slow lane,” invites scooting families & like-minded individuals to join their fun monthly group ride. All street legal scooters welcome! 1:30pm. Free. Lowe’s Home Center parking lot, 1200 E. Cypress Ave. (530)604-6020. Mother's Day at Lake Shasta Caverns; Lake Shasta. Today admission is free for motherstake your mom on an adventure & make family memories to last a lifetime. 9am-3pm every hour; $24/adult, $14/ages 3-15yrs, ages 2 & under free. 20359 Shasta Caverns Rd, Lakehead. Exit 695. (800)795-CAVE. Mother’s Day Skate!; Chico. Mom’s skate for free today at Cal Skate. There’s a drawing for a Marie Calendar’s pie at 3:15pm. Skate sessions: 1-3:30pm, 2-4:30pm, or 3-5:30pm. Moms’ free, others $5.50; skate rental $2-$3 (if needed). Cal Skate, Hwy 99 & E. Park Ave. (530)343-1601. Mother’s Day Wildflower Show. A special place to take moms. See hundreds of native plants & wildflowers on display. Enjoy wildflower art too. Small selection of plants for sale. 10am-4pm. Free. Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds, 1712 Fairlane Rd. (530)468-1238. Family Fun Day At All Fired Up!; Redding. All studio fees are $4 today–bring the family for creative fun. 12-6pm. See the 6th. Super Sunday Bowling At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling 9-11pm. See the 6th. Walk On The Wild Side Animal Show; Redding. Fun-filled educational wildlife show all ages! Tue-Sun, 11am & 12pm. See the 1st.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Make a Fairy House; Mt. Shasta. Come create a Fairy House–many styles available. A discussion about fairies will be ongoing during craft time. Children welcome with parent’s supervision.

Come anytime between 1:30-4pm. $12-$15 per house, materials included (you can include your own elements too). A Melo Place, 417 Chestnut St. (530)859-1296.

MONDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

Infant Playgroup; Chico. Designed for parents & infants ages 0-6 months. A truly fun place to play with you baby & to meet other caregivers in a creative, safe, loving environment that promotes child development. 9-10:30am. Free. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Bowling Fun At Orchard Lanes; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. 10am-10pm, M-F. See the 1st. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Ongoing hands-on science class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. 10:30am-12pm. See the 7th. Shotokan Karate Classes; Chico. Two sessions: ages 5-12 & 13+. M/Tu/Th. Ages 5-12: 6-6:45pm; Ages 13+: 7-8pm. See the 1st.

SHASTA COUNTY

Cooking Class: Canning, Pickling & Jam Making; Palo Cedro. In this free class, “Preserving Your Harvest,” learn how to enjoy the bounty of organic produce all year long with the right tools & shortcuts! For adults. Two sessions: 9:30am & 6pm. Class size limited, pre-reg required. Cow Creek Community Church, 10168 Deschutes Rd. (530) 547-5483. Learning From The Masters For Kids; Redding. Children ages 8-9 explore works of Chagal, Klee, Seurat, Cezanne, Renoir & others in this hands-on creative art class series. Concludes w/art show displaying each participant’s 7 pieces of original artwork. Class size limited to 8. Two session times: M/W, 10-11:30am (homeschoolers) & 4-5:30pm, 5/14-6/6. $190/session, includes materials. Art by Raette, 8367 Placer Rd. (530) 209-7769.

Baby Bookworms At Redding Library. For infants & toddlers ages 6mos-2½yrs & their parent/ caregiver. 10:30am. Free. See the 7th. Kindermusik With Lyra; Redding. May classes for ages birth-7yrs & their caregivers. 10am, Mon or Tue, thru 5/15. See the 1st. Memorable Mondays At All Fired Up!; Redding. Creative studio time for families. 12-6pm. See the 7th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gyms; Redding. Two sessions. All ages: 11am-12pm; Ages 12+: 6-7pm. See the 7th.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Community Soup Luncheon; Dunsmuir. Come in for homemade soup & enjoy the company of others. All ages welcome. 12-1pm. Free. Dunsmuir Community Resource Center, 5740 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4400. Storytime; McCloud. 10-11am. See the 2nd. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st. Monday Morning Playgroup; Mt. Shasta. Interactive, parent/child playgroup facilitated by a Child Development Specialist. Ages 1-5. 10:3011:30am. See the 7th. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st.

TEHAMA COUNTY

TUESDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

Play Chess!; Chico. Learn to play chess with Chico Library teen volunteers. All ages welcome! 3:30-5pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. All About Numbers!; Chico. Ongoing hands-on educational class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. 10:30am-12pm. See the 1st. Beginning Sign Language Class; Paradise. Build your ASL skills. 12-2pm. All ages. Free. See the 1st. Bittie Baby & Me Class; Chico. Today’s topic: Health, Illness & Immunizations. For parents w/ babies 0-3mos. 10:30am-12pm. See the 1st. Bowling Fun At Orchard Lanes; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. 10am-10pm, M-F. See the 1st. Cheernastics Class; Chico. A great way to get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 1st. Family Special Needs Support Group In Spanish/ En Español; Chico. Potluck 5:30pm; support group 6-8pm. Childcare & homework help provided. See the 1st. MOPS Mothers Of Preschoolers Group; Chico. Moms support, friendship & resources. 9-11:30am. See the 1st. Preschool Storytimes At Chico Library. For ages 3-5yrs. 10am & 11am. See the 1st. Shotokan Karate Classes; Chico. Two sessions: ages 5-12 & 13+. M/Tu/Th. Ages 5-12: 6-6:45pm; Ages 13+: 7-8pm. See the 1st.

SHASTA COUNTY

Creative/Modern Dance For Youth; Anderson. 7-week course for beginner & intermediate level dancers. Helps students develop flexibility, learn turns & leaps, & work on choreography to ageappropriate music. Ages 8-12. Tues, 6:30-7:30pm, thru 5/29. $18/session. Anderson Community Center, 1887 Howard St. (530) 378-6656. Teen/Adult Tap Dance Class; Anderson. 7-week course for ages 16 & up. Tues, 5:30-6:30pm, thru 5/29. $20/session. Anderson Community Center, 1887 Howard St. (530)378-6656. www.northstateparent.com • May 2012

GOING PLACES MAY Teen Writers Group; Redding. Fun & supportive group for teen writers of all genres, or teens wanting to review favorite books. Facilitated by author Charlie Price. 13-18yrs. 6pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Young Childrens’ Tap Dance Class; Anderson. 7-week beginner’s tap dance course for young children ages 3.5-7yrs. Tues, 4:30-5:30pm, thru 5/29. $15/session, pre-reg. Anderson Community Center, 1887 Howard St. (530)378-6656. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Little Tots Open Gym; Redding. Ages 5 & under. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am. See the 1st. Genealogy Research Assistance; Redding Library. Learn to research your family history. 10am-12pm. See the 1st. Guitar Hero At The Redding Library. 4pm. See the 1st. Kindermusik With Lyra; Redding. May classes for ages birth-7yrs & their caregivers. 10am, Mon or Tue, thru 5/15. See the 1st. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gym; Redding. All ages: 11am-12pm. See the 1st. Preschool Page Turners At Redding Library. 10:30am. See the 1st. Round Table Pizza Family Fun Night; Redding. 6-8pm. See the 1st. Tuesday Tot Time Open Play; Redding. Special open play for ages 1-6. 12-2pm. See the 1st.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Art Club On The Bus; Mt. Shasta. Hop aboard the Siskiyou Art Bus & express your creativity through art projects you can take home. Ages 9+. T/W/Th, 2:45-5pm. Free. Mt. Shasta Library, 515 East Alma St. (530)230-4320. Beginning Ballroom Dance; Mt. Shasta. All ages. 6:45-7:45pm. See the 1st Kids Aikido Class; Mt. Shasta. Playful setting. Ages 6-12. 5:15-6pm. See the 1st. Knitting Group; Dunsmuir. All ages & levels welcome. Work on your projects; help available. 1-3pm. Free. See the 1st. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st. Toddler Playgroup; McCloud. Great time for ages infant-5yrs & their parents. Siblings welcome.10am. See the 1st.

TEHAMA COUNTY

School Readiness Playgroup; Los Molinos. Fun developmental & educational playgroup for ages birth-5yrs. 10-11:30am. Free. See the 1st.

WEDNESDAY BUTTE COUNTY

Annie Jr. Musical; Chico. Playhouse Youth Theatre performance for kids by kids. Includes the memorable “The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow” & “It’s A Hard Knock Life.” Featuring outrageous Mrs. Hannigan, loveable Daddy Warbucks, & a passel of orphans, it’s entertainment for the whole family. All ages. 7:30pm. $8-$12. CSU, Chico’s Laxson Auditorium. (530) 898-6333. Children’s Storytime; Oroville. Enjoy songs, stories, music & craft activities. Ages 3-5yrs. 11am-12pm. Free. Oroville Library Meeting Room, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Homeschool Skate At Cal Skate; Chico. Special skate time for those enrolled in homeschool or charter schools. Family-friendly music & games for the whole family. 12:30-2:30pm. $5.50, includes quad skates. 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Paradise Ridge Youth Soccer Registration Night; Paradise. Walk-up registration for fall soccer season (Aug-Nov). Fees by age division $70-90; sibling discounts avail. Limited partial scholarships are avail. w/proof of income. Check the Paradise Soccer website for ID requirements & info. 6-9pm at Round Table Pizza, 6038 Clark Rd.

THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, TEHAMA, SHASTA & SISKIYOU COUNTIES Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Come enjoy wonderful stories. All ages welcome. 11am. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. All About Books!; Chico. Ongoing class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. 10:30am-12pm. See the 2nd. Babies Love Books; Chico. Share stories, bounces & songs with your little one, 0-18mos. Two sessions: 9:30am & 10:30am. See the 2nd. Bowling Fun At Orchard Lanes; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. 10am-10pm, M-F. See the 1st. Dance For Children; Chico. Fun class for boys & girls ages 5-11. 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd. Toddler Playgroup; Chico. Parents & toddlers ages 15-24 months enjoy playtime together. 9-10:30am. See the 2nd. Weird Wednesday Open Play; Redding. Come jump, play, bounce & slide in to your weirdness. All ages.12-9pm. See the 2nd.

SHASTA COUNTY

Old West Dinner Show; Anderson. Features an old-fashioned melodrama, tri-tip dinner, can-can dancers, country store, guest sheriff & more! Lots of humor & fun. Ages 6 & up. 6pm. Benefits Anderson Union & West Valley High School programs. $20/ presale, $26/at door. Cross Current Teen Center, 2991 East Center St. (530)365-2741 ex 1675. Preschool Storytime: Be Your Best; Cottonwood. Today’s books: A Sock is a Pocket for Your Toes by Elizabeth Garton Scanlon; A Hole is to Dig by Maurice Sendak. Songs & games too! 11:30am12:30pm. Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St. (530)347-4818. Ballroom Dance Classes; Redding. All ages. 6:3010pm. See the 2nd. Basketball Open Gym For Youth; Anderson. For middle & high school youth. 6:30-8:30pm. Free. See the 2nd.

Genealogy Research Assistance; Redding Library. Learn about your family history. W/Sat 1-4pm. See the 2nd. Toddler NOOK Storytime; Redding. Stories & live music. 10am. See the 2nd.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Family Fun Night; Dunsmuir. Parents, bring your kids & enjoy dinner, a fun craft & spending time with your children & neighbors. 5-7pm. Free. Dunsmuir Resource Center, 5740 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4400. Storytime at Dunsmuir Library; Dunsmuir. Children of all ages (infants welcome) enjoy stories & a snack. Responsible adult must accompany child. 3:30-4:30pm. 5714 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-2035. Art Club On The Bus; Mt. Shasta. Kids hop aboard the Siskiyou Arts Bus & explore creativity. Ages 9+ (young ages okay w/parental supervision). T/W/Th, 2:45-5pm. See the 1st. Baby & Me Group; Mt. Shasta. Connect with other parents with children birth-1yr in a safe, fun & informative facilitated group. 1st & 3rd Weds, 1011:30am. See the 2nd. Ballroom Dance Classes; Weed. All ages. 6:457:45pm. See the 2nd. Ballroom Dance For Parkinson’s; Mt. Shasta. All ages. 12-1pm. See the 2nd. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:156:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st. Songs & Stories For Young People; Mt. Shasta. Stories & singing to live music for ages 5 & under (infants welcome). 10:30am. See the 2nd. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:156:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st.

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TEHAMA COUNTY

School Readiness Playgroup; Corning. Fun developmental & educational playgroup for ages birth-5yrs. 10-11:30am. Free. See the 2nd.

THURSDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

After School Storytime; Chico. Stories & craft for all ages. 6-9yrs. 3pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Babies Love Books Storytime; Oroville. Babies ages 0-18mos enjoy connecting through rhymes, songs & books during this special program. 11am. Free. 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7641. Caregiver Resource & Self-Care Training; Chico. Facilitated group offers support, training info for better self-care, & resources for anyone caring for someone else’s children. 11am-1pm. Butte College Foster/Kinship Care Ed Center, 2491 Carmichael Dr. Ste 300. (530)897-6235. Downtown Chico’s Thursday Night Market. Certified farmers market featuring fresh produce, cut flowers, delicious food, arts & crafts, entertainment & more. Tonight features: Jazzercise, Alice Peake Experience, Suzanna Holland, Simplewheel, Jeff Pershing (solo), balloon entertainment, spray paint art. 6-9pm. Broadway at 2nd & 5th Sts. (530)345-6500. Eat Right When Money’s Tight; Chico. Learn to create a delicious, healthy meal for under $10; April features a curry dish. Includes “Harvest of the Month” & a whole grain! Tastings, food bags for qualifying families, & children’s activities. 6-7pm. Free, by pre-reg. OPT for Healthy Living, 1311 Mangrove Ave., Ste. E. (530)345-0678. Infant & Toddler Storytime; Paradise. Songs, story & music for little ones ages 0-3. 10am. Free. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Oroville Fire House Farmers Market. Fresh produce & goods available year-round at this certified market. 11am-3pm. El Medio Fire Station, 3515 Myers St. (530)592-0889. Preschool Storytime At Durham Library. Toddlers & preschoolers enjoy stories, songs & a craft. 10am. Free. 2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835. Bowling Fun At Orchard Lanes; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. 10am-10pm, M-F. See the 1st. Butte Humane Society Mobile Adoption Unit; Chico. Meet adoptable animals 6-9pm. See the 1st. Cheernastics Class; Chico. A great way to get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 1st. Chico Homeschoolers’ Park Day; Chico. 1-4pm. Free. See the 3rd. Creative Art Activities Classes; Chico. Ongoing class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. 10:30am-12pm. See the 3rd. Mom-2-Mom Support Group; Paradise. Weekly support group for mothers with children of all ages.10:30am-12pm. See the 3rd. Shotokan Karate Classes; Chico. Two sessions: ages 5-12 & 13+. M/Tu/Th. Ages 5-12: 6-6:45pm; Ages 13+: 7-8pm. See the 1st.

GLENN COUNTY

Glenn County Fair Opening Day; Orland. Four days of family fun with carnival rides, entertainment, exhibits & more. May 17-20. $4/6-12yrs, $8/13yrs+, under 6 & over 70 free; $30/season wristband. Glenn County Fairgrounds, 221 East Yolo St. (530)865-1168.

SHASTA COUNTY

Anderson Farmers Market; Anderson. Farm-fresh produce & handmade crafts & goods. 7:30am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine! Shasta Outlets, 1699 Hwy 273. (530)357-4314.

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In Weed, the student-produced 5k & 10K Run For Schools fundraising event is sure to become an annual favorite. Run a course that includes spectacular views and historic sites. See the 19th.

Anderson Library Storytime: Soccer; Anderson. Froggy Plays Soccer is presented by West Valley High School Boys Soccer Coach Chris Fitch and some of the high school soccer team. Come kick a few soccer balls with the players! All ages. 3:30pm. 3200 West Center St. (530)365-7685. Bereaved Parents Support Group; Redding. Parents & grandparents grieving the death of a child of any age are invited to this support group. 7-8:30pm. Free, drop-in okay. Mercy Medical Center Board Room, 2175 Rosaline Ave. (530)245-4070. Coffee & Conversation Adoptive Support Group; Redding. Adoptive parents meet for conversation & problem solving. 10-11:30am. Childcare available. Call for location/info: Lilliput Children’s Services. (530)722-9092. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Little Tots Open Gym; Redding. Ages 5 & under. Tu/Th, 8:309:30am. See the 1st. Kids Kung Fu Class; Anderson. 4-8yrs: 5:306:15pm; ages 9+: 6:16-7pm. See the 3rd. Little Explorers; Redding. For ages 2-5 year olds & their parents. 10am. See the 3rd. Old West Dinner Show; Anderson. Lots of humor & fun. Ages 6 & up. 6pm. See the 16th. Tumbling Class; Anderson. Ages 4-8. 5-6pm. See the 3rd. Wii Games; Redding Library. Ages 10-17. 4pm. Free. See the 3rd.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Scrapbook Club; Mt Shasta. Join the fun! Bring photos & craft pages to work on your projects. Price includes use of tools, space, glue & glitter. Additional supplies avail. for purchase. Ages 6 & up. 3rd Th, 6-8:30pm, thru May. $6, drop-in okay. A Melo Place, 417 Chestnut St. (530)859-1296. Art Club On The Bus; Mt. Shasta. Kids hop aboard the Siskiyou Arts Bus & explore creativity. Ages 9+ (young ages okay w/parental supervision). T/W/Th, 2:45-5pm. See the 1st. Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. All ages. 6:45-7:45pm. See the 3rd. Beginning Drawing For Kids; Mt Shasta. Weekly themed lessons for ages 6-14. 4pm. See the 3rd. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:156:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st.

TEHAMA COUNTY

Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multidiscipline classes/studio session for all ages, beginners to advanced. Th/F, 3-4:30pm; Sat 12:302:30pm. See the 3rd.

FRIDAY

Butte County American Girls Night; Chico. Join Miss Andi for a monthly American Girl Book Club meeting. Art projects, book reads & other fun activities. New members welcome. Ages 5+. 7pm. Free. Barnes & Noble, 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Cinderella Ballet; Paradise. Northern California Ballet brings the tale of Cinderella to life for children of all ages. All ages. 7:15pm. $12-$20. Paradise Performing Arts Center, 777 Nunneley Rd. (530)872-1719. Downtown Chico’s Friday Night Concerts Opening Night; Chico. A 35-year tradition! The series opens tonight with funk/fusion performed by

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Gravybrain . All ages. 7-8:30pm. Chico City Plaza, between 4th & Main Sts. (530)345-6500. Fantastic Friday Playgroup; Chico. The entire gym is open for play! Max two kids per one adult; adult stays with children while they play. Ages walking5yrs. 10-12pm. $5/members, $10/non-members, +$1 siblings. Athletic Horizons, 415 Otterson Dr. (530)893-4967. Friday Drop-in Basketball For Teens; Magalia. Drop in for a great workout & scrimmage play (teams formed weekly). Supervised. Ages 15+. 6:30-8:30pm, thru May. $1. Cedarwood Elementary School, 6400 Columbine Rd. (530)872-6393. Ladies Night Out; Gridley. Ladies, come enjoy a movie & good company. 6pm. Gridley Library, 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. Playtime At Gridley Library. Fun for children of all ages. 10am. 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. Stamp-A-Stack Card Making Class; Chico. Creative & fun! Learn stamping techniques for scrapbooking, card making & crafting. Make 12 cards, 3 each of 4 designs, using wonderful rubber stamps. All ages. Drop in between 10am-7pm. $20, all supplies provided. The Stamp Shack, 472 Southbury Ln. (530)899-7126. Stories, Songs & Crafts At Paradise Library. Bring little ones ages 3-5 to enjoy stories & craft making, & songs too! 11-11:45am. 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Toddler Storytimes; Chico. Stories, songs & action rhymes for ages 1-3yrs. Two storytimes: 10am & 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Wild Women Party At All Fired Up Ceramics Studio; Chico. Wild women, bring your friends & make an exciting clay project. Instruction, clay, glazing & snacks included. For adults. 5:30-8pm. $35, pre-reg. 830 Broadway. (530)894-5227. Blue Oak Charter School Tour; Chico. Tour the

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school & learn about Waldorf education. 9-10am. see the 4th. Bowling Fun At Orchard Lanes; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. 10am-10pm, M-F. See the 1st. Chapmantown Farmers Market & Food & Fitness Festival; Chico. 2-5:30pm. See the 4th. Family Swim; Chico. 5-8pm. $2. See the 4th. Friday Evening Sessions At Cal Skate; Chico. All ages. 4 sessions, starts 7pm. See the 4th. Kids In Motion–Kids’ Night Out; Chico. 6-9:30pm. See the 4th. La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group; Chico. Mother-to-mother support for breastfeeding. Children welcome. 10:30am-12pm. See the 4th. Montessori Zoology Class; Chico. Fun science class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. See the 4th. Playgroup For Toddlers; Chico. For families with children ages 2-3. 9-10:30am. See the 4th. Rowell’s Pals Playgroup; Chico. A diverse playgroup for parents & little ones ages 1-5, of all abilities. 10-11am. Free. See the 4th. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Fri/Sat, 10pm-1am. See the 4th.

GLENN COUNTY

Kids Day At Glenn County Fair; Orland. Enjoy family fun with carnival rides, entertainment, exhibits & more. Today kids 12 & under get free entry until 6pm; after 6pm $4. $8/13yrs+, under 6 & over 70 free; $30/season wristband. May 1720. Glenn County Fairgrounds, 221 East Yolo St. (530)865-1168.

SHASTA COUNTY

Mountain Biking, Ranch Style; Whitmore. Explore the 5,000-acre expanse of Cow Creek Ranch (protected by a Shasta Land Trust conservation easement) from your 2-wheeler. Learn about unique features of the ranch & enjoy a picnic lunch at a beautiful overlook. It’s strenuous ride; bring your helmet & sense of adventure! Hosted by Dave Short & Ben Miles. Limited to 25 guests. 10am-1:30pm. Tix $25-$30pp. (530)241-7886. Schreder Planetarium Shows; Redding. New Horizons & Secrets of the Sun. Explore the planets & moons of the solar system in a majestic journey through our celestial neighborhood. Learn about the role the sun plays in the life of our solar system. All ages. 7-9pm. $7. Shreder Planetarium, 1644 Magnolia Ave. (530-225-0200. Toddler Tales Storytime At Redding Library. Enjoy stories, music & crafts in the children’s story room. Ages 1½-3yrs. 10:30-11:30am. Play the Wee Read game! 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Workshop: Children in Crisis; Redding. Workhshop features the national debut screening of the HBO documentary film Children in Crisis, part of the Weight of the Nation outreach campaign. Also provides the latest in childhood obesity prevention strategies & launches the University of California’s “Shasta Team Up for Good Health: Kids, Families & Communities” program. For adults. 4-7pm. Free, call to reg. McLaughlin Auditorium, Sequoia Middle School, 1805 Sequoia St. (530) 224-4900. Family Fun Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Rent a lane & bring family & friends for a night of bowling fun! 6:30-8:30pm. See the 4th. Family Fun Night Skate; Redding. 7:30-10:30pm. See the 4th. Fine Arts Friday At Redding Library. 3:30pm. See the 4th. Kids’ Fun Friday At All Fired Up!; Redding. 128pm. See the 4th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gym; Redding. All ages: 11am-12pm. See the 4th. Old West Dinner Show; Anderson. Lots of humor & fun. Ages 6 & up. 6pm. See the 16th. Rock ‘N’ Bowl At Shasta Lanes; Redding. 9pmmidnight. See the 4th. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. 9:30-11pm. See the 4th.

GOING PLACES MAY SISKIYOU COUNTY

Family Movie Night; McCloud. Bring the whole family to enjoy watching Disney’s Lady & the Tramp. Serving movie treats. All ages welcome. 5:30pm. Floyd’s Frosty, 125 Broadway Ave. (530)964-3250.

TEHAMA COUNTY

Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multidiscipline classes/studio session for all ages, beginners to advanced. Th/F, 3-4:30pm; Sat 12:302:30pm. See the 3rd.

WEEKEND

SATURDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

Awesome Blossom Toss’em; Chico. Free event for kids 8-16yrs. The Robin Hood-themed disc golf course challenges children & beginners–it’s a great place to learn about the sport of disc golf. First 50 registered children receive a golf disc. Free-play: 10:30-11am; Tournament: 11am-12pm. Sherwood Forest Disc Golf Course; 1928 Manzanita Ave. (530)895-4711. Chinese Storytime; Chico. Stories, songs & a craft for all ages. 3pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Chocolate Fest Chocolate Thunder Motorcycle Poker Run Benefit; Paradise. All motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to join the fun while supporting local youth organizations. Eagle’s breakfast avail ($8/adv, $10/door). Run includes BBQ, live music, cash prizes, drawing, refreshments & lots of chocolate! $15/rider, $25/couple. Check in 9-10am. (530)342-4896. Cinderella Ballet; Paradise. Northern California Ballet Presents Cinderella. Come enjoy a classic professional ballet presentation of Cinderella. All ages. 2:25pm & 7:15pm. $12-$15. Paradise Performing Arts Center, 777 Nunneley Rd. (530)872-1719. Get Ready For Camp Event; Chico. Get ready for camp–visit the Nor Cal Scout Shop for a day of presentations: first aid, knot-tying, what to bring to camp, preparing for hiking, Dutch-oven cooking & many more! All Ages. 10:30am-7pm.. Free. Nor Cal Scout Shop, 1311 Mangrove Ave. (530)895-0638. Infant/Pediatric Safety & CPR Class; Chico. Covers making your child’s environment safe, preventing common childhood accidents, & infant/ child CPR. Ages 18+. 9am-11:30pm. $35, pre-reg. Enloe Mother & Baby Education, 251 Cohasset Rd. #120. (530)332-3970.

SHASTA COUNTY

One Love Festival & Family Fun Day; Oroville. The One Love Festival & Family Fun Day features a full day of live music, merchandise & food from local vendors, children’s activities & more. 12-8pm. Free. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 2125 B St. Oroville 5K River Run; Oroville. Celebrate the opening of the Oroville Farmer’s Market in with a lively 5K run for all ages. 7am reg, 8am start. Cost $10-$30; Kid’s 12 & under free option (untimed). State Theatre, 1489 Myers St. (530)538-2401. Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Children of all ages are invited to come enjoy wonderful stories. 2pm. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Yo-Yo Club Practice; Chico. Have fun learning the yo-yo. Free lessons & practice. 12-2pm. Meet in Diamond Alley behind Bird in Hand, 320 Broadway. (530)893-0545. Chico Certified Farmers Market; Chico. 7:30am1pm at 2nd & Wall St. See the 5th. Chico Cheer All Stars Open Gym; Chico. All ages/ abilities welcome. 10-11am. See the 5th. Family Night Skate At Cal Skate; Chico. 6:309pm. See the 5th. Paradise Ridge Youth Soccer Fall Registration Day; Paradise. Walk-up registration for fall soccer season (Aug-Nov). Today 12-4pm. See the 16th.

THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, TEHAMA, SHASTA & SISKIYOU COUNTIES Roo’s Zoo Kids’ Skate Session; Chico. Ages 10 & under–strollers welcome. 10am-12pm. See the 5th. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Fri/Sat, 10pm-1am. See the 4th.

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Anderson Century Bike Ride; Anderson. Riders from all over enjoy the 25-, 40-, 60- or 100-mile rides, offers a wide range of challenges. Service for riders at rest stops include refreshments & lunch. Pasta meal at completion. Pre-reg $35-$45 (by 5/11); +$5 after 5/11. Fundraiser for local Lions Clubs. All ages. 7am. Starts & finishes at Anderson River Park. (530)9419977. Caldwell Triathlon Prep Camp; Redding. Practice biking, running, swimming long distances & transitioning. Taught in preparation for the Caldwell Park Triathlon on 6/9. Prep Camp participants receive a discount on the triathlon entry fee. Ages 5+. 12-3pm. $20. Caldwell Teen Center, 56 Quartz Hill Dr. (530)225-4095. Family Tennis Clinic; Anderson. Bring the family out to play tennis & if needed, receive some basic instruction. Racquets & balls provided. A great inexpensive family activity & a great way to get started. 1:30-3pm. Free. Tennis Courts at Anderson River Park, 2800 Rupert Rd. (530)378-6656.

Free Your Mind; Shasta Lake City. Live music, art exhibits & skateboard competition for all ages. Vendors, food & variety of performances. Brought to you by the Skate Movement & other community partners. 12-6pm. Free. Shasta Lake Skate Park & Clair Engle Park, Front St. & Median Ave. (530)605-5193. Junior Storytime; Redding. Weekly storytime for all ages. Free. Barnes & Noble, 1260 Churn Creek Road, Redding. (530)222-2006. Old West Dinner Final Show; Anderson. Features an old-fashioned melodrama, tri-tip dinner, can-can dancers, country store, guest sheriff & more! Lots of humor & fun. Ages 6 & up. 6pm. Benefits Anderson Union & West Valley High School programs. $20/ presale, $26/at door. Cross Current Teen Center, 2991 East Center St. (530)365-2741 ex 1675. R.E.A.D. Dog Program; Redding. Children ages preschool to 6yrs read aloud to registered therapy dogs. Canine companions from the Reading Education Assistance Dogs program help create a stress-free environment. Children gain selfconfidence & improve reading & communication skills.1-3pm, drop in okay. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Redding Farmers Market. Enjoy a great selection of farm-fresh produce & handmade products. 7:30am-12pm, thru 12/22. 777 Cypress Ave, next to Redding City Hall. (530)226-7100. Science Saturday: Take Flight!; Redding. Watch birds fly over your head. Learn how to build the perfect paper airplane. Discover rocket science & go fly a kite! Let your imagination soar as you learn all about flight. 11am-3pm. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Walk N Roll; Redding. Outdoor activity for anyone using wheelchair, & for family, friends & caregivers, to enjoy the outdoors and meet others while supporting a good cause. One-mile walk or roll along

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the Sacramento River Trail. Promotes awareness. All ages. 8:30am reg, 10am start. $5, $10/with T-shirt; free if needed. N.E. side of River Trail at boat launch east of covered Pavillion. (530)241-2664. Water-wise Plants For A Mediterranean Climate; Redding. Mediterranean-style gardens seem to fit hand in glove into our regional landscape, & use less water. Discuss the myriad of plant choices available along with other Mediterranean garden elements. 10am-12pm. $3 (Turtle Bay members free). Meet at Turtle Bay’s Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Office, 1135 Arboretum Dr. (530)242-3178. Whitmore Mountain Fair; Whitmore. 35th annual fundraiser for the Whitmore Volunteer Fire Co. All-day family event includes 10am parade, fun games for children & adults, car & bike show, live music, food vendors, craft & artist vendors, BBQ lunch (12pm), silent auction, animals & much more. 9am-5pm. Free. 30518 Whitmore Rd., 30mi east of Redding. (530)472-1429. Evening Art For Families; Redding. Creative fun for families at a special price tonight. 5-8pm. See the 5th. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Open Gyms; Redding. Ages 5 & under: 9-10am; Ages 5-14: 10:30am-12:30pm. See the 5th. Genealogy Research Assistance; Redding Library. Learn about your family history. W/Sat 1-4pm. See the 5th. Kids On Wheels Skate Session; Redding. 1011:30am. See the 5th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gyms; Redding. Two sessions. Ages 7 & under: 11am12pm: Ages 8+: 12-2pm. See the 5th. Rock N’ Bowl At Shasta Lanes; Redding. 6:308:30pm & 9pm-midnight. See the 5th. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. 9-11pm. See the 7th. Saturday Roller Skate Session; Redding. 122:30pm & 2-4:30pm. See the 5th. Skate & Dance Night; Redding. For tweens & young teens. Skate 7-9pm; Dance 9-11pm. See the 5th. Teen Night; Redding. For teens 7th grade & up. Live music, computer lab, tutoring, free food, sports, games & more. 4-8pm. See the 12th.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Arts & Crafts for Kids; Dunsmuir. Artist Debbie Blackwell teaches this fun weekly hands-on art adventure for ages 5-12. 12-2pm. Free. Dunsmuir Community Resource Center, 5740 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4400. Concert Choir & Ladies Chamber Singers Concert; Weed. Wonderful vocal concert with professional orchestra. Concert Choir performs “Magnificat” by John Rutter. The Ladies’ Chamber Singers perform a “Missa Brevis” by Eleanor Daley & “Ave Maria” by Schubert. 7pm. $10/general, $8/ students/seniors. College of the Siskiyous Kenneth Ford Theater, 800 College Ave. (530)938-5373. CPR Training: Child, Pediatric & Adult; Redding. American Safety & Health Institute’s adult, child & pediatric CPR hands-on training. Includes a 2-year certification & student handbook. Ages 12 & up. 10am-1pm. $40 (Y members $30). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Raft And Restore The Upper Sacramento River; Mt. Shasta. Raft Class 3 whitewater & remove invasive plants from the riverbanks. Do river restoration while enjoying an exciting raft trip for a great price! Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up. 9am4pm. $50, benefits The River Exchange programs. Pre-reg with River Dancers: (530)926-3517. Run For Schools; Weed. A scenic & historic 5K & 10K course includes views of Mt. Shasta, spring-fed creeks, forested landscapes & historic sites. Half-marathon starts 8:30am, 5K & 10K race starts 9am. Produced by high school & elementary school students, this is a fundraiser for Weed schools, to help offset budget cuts. Pre-reg: $20/5K; $30/10K; $40/half-marathon; +$5 after 5/11. (530)938-4774 ex 3014. Ballroom Dance Classes & Practice Party; McCloud. All ages welcome. Morning & evening dance classes plus 8am practice party. Fun! See the 5th. www.northstateparent.com • May 2012

GOING PLACES MAY

TEHAMA COUNTY

Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multidiscipline classes/studio session for all ages, beginners to advanced. Th/F, 3-4:30pm; Sat 12:302:30pm. See the 3rd.

SUNDAY

Annular Solar Eclipse

BUTTE COUNTY

Children’s Bike Swap; Chico. 3rd annual! Bring your kids & their outgrown bikes, get refitted on a swapped-out bicycle. Simple repairs will be made to get children safely fitted to ride. Helmet fittings. 11am-2pm. Free! Chapman Mulberry Community Center, 1010 Cleveland Ave. (530)345-7347. Tour de Cupcake; Chico. An “alley cat” bike ride throughout Chico with family & friends. Choose your “Tour de Cupcake” route & score points at cupcake check-in stops. “Challenge” stops available for extra points. Awards for best theme (cupcake)decorated bike, most points & quickest time. 12-3pm. Limited to 100 riders. Register online at the Butte Bicycle Coalition $15/rider, $25/family. (530)342-1995.

GLENN COUNTY

Glenn County Fair Closing Day; Orland. Four days of family fun with carnival rides, entertainment, exhibits & more. See the 17th.

SACRAMENTO COUNTY

SHASTA COUNTY

Build It–Keva Planks: Homes; Redding. Tree homes! Beach homes! Outer space homes! What kind of home will you build? 1-4 pm. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Music Man Sing-Along; Redding. Genocide No More-Save Darfur is sponsoring a sing-along to the well-loved musical Music Man. Bring the family for good fun while supporting an important cause. 1pm. $5/person or $10/family requested, includes popcorn & lemonade. First United Methodist Church of Redding sanctuary, 1825 East St. (530) 229-3661. Salsa Dance Classes; Redding. Learn the salsa dance, starting with the basics, from instructor Alexandrea Szymanski. Salsa is a Latin dance form with origins in Afro-Cuban dance. All ages. Monthly, 7pm-10pm, thru 12/16. $10/person. Shasta County Arts Council, Old City Hall, 1313 Market St. (530)241-7320. Solar Eclipse; Redding. NASA declared Redding one of the best places to watch the annular eclipse. Learn about solar eclipses & how to safely watch them; buy eclipse glasses & head to the Sundial Bridge for a spectacular viewing event. 3-5pm (eclipse 5pm). Eclipse viewing free. Indoor events at Turtle Bay Exploration Park are free w/Park admission, $10$14., 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Yarns At The Library; Redding. Ages 9 & up are invited to bring a knitting or crocheting project to work on–get advice from a pro & have fun! 1pm. Free. Redding Library Community Room, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Family Fun Day At All Fired Up!; Redding. All studio fees are $4 today–bring the family for creative fun. 12-6pm. See the 6th. Super Sunday Bowling At Shasta Lanes; Redding. 9-11pm unlimited bowling. See the 6th. Walk On The Wild Side Animal Show; Redding. Fun-filled educational wildlife show all ages! Tue-Sun,

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Concert Choir & Ladies Chamber Singers Concert; Weed. Wonderful vocal concert with professional orchestra. Concert Choir performs “Magnificat” by John Rutter. The Ladies’ Chamber Singers perform a “Missa Brevis” by Eleanor Daley & “Ave Maria” by Schubert. 3pm. $10/general, $8/ students/seniors. College of the Siskiyous Kenneth Ford Theater, 800 College Ave. (530)938-5373. Family Singing Circle; Mt. Shasta. Gather family & friends for an informal circle of song. Features all kinds of music...pop, folk, gospel & more. Participant suggestions welcome. Sing your heart out! All ages. 1st & 3rd Sun, 4pm. Sliding scale fee. Ma Shasta, 620 S. Mt Shasta Blvd. (917)371-7594.

MONDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

SHASTA COUNTY

Baby Bookworms At Redding Library. For infants & toddlers ages 6mos-2½yrs & their parent/ caregiver. 10:30am. Free. See the 7th.

Memorable Mondays At All Fired Up!; Redding. Creative studio time for families. 12-6pm. See the 7th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gyms; Redding. Two sessions. All ages: 11am-12pm; Ages 12+: 6-7pm. See the 7th.

SISKYOU COUNTY

Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st. Monday Morning Playgroup; Mt. Shasta. Interactive, parent/child playgroup facilitated by a Child Development Specialist. Ages 1-5. 10:3011:30am. See the 7th. Tiny Tigers: Martial Arts For Young Children; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4+. M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. See the 1st.

TEHAMA COUNTY

TUESDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

Christian Music Family Fun Night At Cal Skate; Chico. Skate to your favorite Christian music at this monthly skate. 6:308:30pm. $5.50, includes quad skate rental; group rates avail. 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Eat Right When Money’s Tight In Spanish/En Español; Chico. Presented in Spanish: learn to create a delicious & healthy meal for under $10. Free tastings, food bags for qualifying families, & children’s activities. 6-7pm. Free, by pre-reg. OPT for Healthy Living, 1311 Mangrove Ave. Ste. E. (530)345-0678. Play Chess!; Chico. Learn to play chess with Chico Library teen volunteers. All ages welcome! 3:305pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.

SCHOOL READINESS • EARLY LEARNING • MEALS & SNACKS

SHASTA HEAD START

Shasta Head Start, a non-profit agency, is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of young children, one family at a time. We provide opportunities for education, parenting support and resources to families in our communities.

All services are FREE OF CHARGE to eligible families

Any parent/guardian with a child age 0-5 may apply

(530) 241-1036 WWW.SHASTAHEADSTART.ORG

Services offered in Shasta, Siskiyou & Trinity Counties

• SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES • HEALTH SCREENINGS

Elixirs, Potions & Other Notions; Sacramento. Guided walk showcasing native plants for the healing garden. 10-11:30am. Free. Held at the CA Native Plant Demo Garden in the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery, 1000 Broadway. Led by CA Native Plant Society, Sacramento Chapter. Call for meeting info. (916)374-8116.

11am & 12pm. See the 1st.

TRANSPORTATION AT SELECTED LOCATIONS • PRENATAL SERVICES •

Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st. “Run & Laugh”; Mt. Shasta. Big fun for preschoolers. Free! 9-10am. See the 5th.

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

• FAMILY SERVICES/PARENT TRAININGS • TEEN PROGRAMS •

North State Parent • Serving Upper California Since 1993

All About Numbers!; Chico. Ongoing hands-on educational class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. 10:30am-12pm. See the 1st. Bowling Fun At Orchard Lanes; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. 10am-10pm, M-F. See the 1st. Beginning Sign Language Class; Paradise. Build your ASL skills. 12-2pm. All ages. Free. See the 1st. Bittie Baby & Me Class; Chico. Today’s topic Calming Your Crying Baby. For parents w/babies 0-3mos. 10:30am-12pm. See the 1st. Cheernastics Class; Chico. A great way to get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 1st. Family Special Needs Support Group; Chico. Childcare & homework help provided. Potluck 5:30pm; Group 6-8pm. See the 8th. Preschool Storytimes At Chico Library. For ages 3-5yrs. 10am & 11am. See the 1st. Shotokan Karate Classes; Chico. Two sessions: ages 5-12 & 13+. M/Tu/Th. Ages 5-12: 6-6:45pm; Ages 13+: 7-8pm. See the 1st. The Mom Spot; Paradise. For moms of children ages 5 & under, & pregnant moms. 9-11:30am. See the 8th.

SHASTA COUNTY

First Aid Training: Child, Pediatric & Adult; Redding. American Safety & Health Institute’s adult, child & pediatric first aid training. Includes a 2-year certification & student handbook. Ages 12 & up. 5-8pm. $40 (Y members $30). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Preschool Page Turners At Redding Library. Children ages 3-6 enjoy stories, music & crafts in the children’s story room. Play the Wee Read game! 10:30am. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Teen Advisory Board Meeting; Redding. Join the Redding Library’s Teen Advisory Board. Teen members help choose books & offer input about library policies & activities that affect teens. Grades 9-12. 2nd & 4th Tues, 6pm. Free, call to apply. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Little Tots Open Gym; Redding. Ages 5 & under. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am. See the 1st. Genealogy Research Assistance; Redding Library. Learn to research your family history. 10am-12pm. See the 1st. Guitar Hero At The Redding Library. 4pm. See the 1st. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gym; Redding. All ages: 11am-12pm. See the 1st. Preschool Page Turners At Redding Library. 10:30am. See the 1st. Round Table Pizza Family Fun Night; Redding. 6-8pm. See the 1st. Tuesday Tot Time Open Play; Redding. Special open play for ages 1-6. 12-2pm. See the 1st.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Art Club On The Bus; Mt. Shasta. Kids hop aboard the Siskiyou Arts Bus & explore creativity. Ages 9+ (young ages okay w/parental supervision). T/W/Th, 2:45-5pm. See the 1st. Beginning Ballroom Dance; Mt. Shasta. All ages. 6:45-7:45pm. See the 1st. Kids Aikido Class; Mt. Shasta. Playful setting. Ages 6-12. 5:15-6pm. See the 1st. Knitting Group; Dunsmuir. All ages & levels welcome. Work on your projects; help available. 1-3pm. Free. See the 1st. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st. Tiny Tigers: Martial Arts For Young Children; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4+. M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. See the 1st. Toddler Playgroup; McCloud. Great time for ages infant-5yrs & their parents. Siblings welcome.10am. See the 1st.

TEHAMA COUNTY

School Readiness Playgroup; Los Molinos. Fun developmental & educational playgroup for ages

GOING PLACES MAY birth-5yrs. 10-11:30am. Free. See the 1st.

WEDNESDAY BUTTE COUNTY

Chico High School Symphonic Band Spring Concert; Chico. The Chico High School Symphonic Band & Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert features music by John Philip Sousa, Leonard Duarte, Disney & others. Some of Chico’s finest young musicians perform. All ages. 7pm. $7. CUSD Center for the Arts, 1475 East Ave. (530)891-3026 ex 321. Childbirth Preparation Series; Chico. Highly trained registered nurse instructors help you prepare for birth, newborn care & breastfeeding. Promotes individual & family birthing choices, including natural breathing & relaxation techniques, & pain management options. 5/236/20, Wed, 6-8:30pm. $125/couple/5-weeks, pre-reg. Enloe Mother & Baby Ed.Center, 251 Cohasset Rd., Suite #120. (530)332-3970. Children’s Storytime; Oroville. Enjoy songs, stories, music & craft activities. Ages 3-5yrs. 11am-12pm. Free. Oroville Library Meeting Room, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Dance For Children; Chico. Preschooler boys & girls are invited to attend this class today & be coached by older students. Teaches dance skills, movement vocabulary, percussion, choreography & improvisation. Instruction is balanced with creativity, performance & choice time. Wed, 3:305pm, thru 5/23. $10/class. Trinity United Methodist Church, 285 E. 5th. (530)345-6324. Family Fun Night; Paradise. Families are invited to enjoy a night of fun together. Includes dinner, a craft, storytime & a prize give-a-way. 5:30-7pm. Free. Paradise Ridge Family Resource Center, 6249 Skyway. (530)872-3896. Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Come enjoy wonderful stories. All ages invited. 11am. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. All About Books!; Chico. Ongoing class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. 10:30am12pm. See the 2nd. Babies Love Books; Chico. Share stories, bounces & songs with your little one, 0-18mos. Two sessions: 9:30am & 10:30am. See the 2nd. Bowling Fun At Orchard Lanes; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. 10am-10pm, M-F. See the 1st. Toddler Playgroup; Chico. Parents & toddlers ages 15-24 months enjoy playtime together. 9-10:30am. See the 2nd. Weird Wednesday Open Play; Redding. Come jump, play, bounce & slide in to your weirdness. All ages.12-9pm. See the 2nd.

SHASTA COUNTY

Concert: “Time Warp”; Redding. The Foothill High School Choir presents the 1st annual Time Warp, a musical journey through 7 decades. From 1952 to 2012 & every decade in-between, the choir provides the soundtrack of our lives. 6:30pm. Presale: $8/adult, $5/child; +$2 at door. David Marr Auditorium, 2200 Eureka Way. (530)547-1700. Preschool Storytime: World of Plants & Insects; Cottonwood. Today’s books include Muncha! Muncha! by Candace Fleming, The Ugly Vegetable by Grace Lin, & Ladybug Girl & the Bug Squad by David Soman & Jacky Davis. Children create a ladybug plant something to take home for their garden. 11:30am-12:30pm. Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St. (530)347-4818. Toddler Storytime With Linda Boyden; Redding. Join special guest & storyteller extraordinaire Linda Boyden at this monthly storytime event. 10am. Free. Barnes & Noble, 1260 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2006. Ballroom Dance Classes; Redding. All ages. 6:3010pm. See the 4th. Basketball Open Gym For Youth; Anderson. For middle & high school youth. 6:30-8:30pm. Free. See the 2nd.

Genealogy Research Assistance; Redding Library. Learn about your family history. W/Sat 1-4pm. See the 2nd.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Songs, Stories & Puppet Show For Young People; Mt. Shasta. Children & their accompanying adult enjoy fun stories, sing along to live music, & a puppet show on the last Wed monthly. Ages 5 & under (infants welcome). 10:30am. Mt. Shasta Community Library, 515 East Alma St. (530)926-2031. Storytime at Dunsmuir Library; Dunsmuir. Children of all ages (infants welcome) enjoy stories & a snack. Responsible adult must accompany child. 3:30-4:30pm. 5714 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-2035. Art Club On The Bus; Mt. Shasta. Kids hop aboard the Siskiyou Arts Bus & explore creativity. Ages 9+ (young ages okay w/parental supervision). T/W/Th, 2:45-5pm. See the 1st. Ballroom Dance Classes; Weed. All ages. 6:457:45pm. See the 2nd. Ballroom Dance For Parkinson’s; Mt. Shasta. All ages. 12-1pm. See the 2nd. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:156:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st. Tiny Tigers: Martial Arts For Young Children; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4+. M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. See the 1st.

TEHAMA COUNTY

School Readiness Playgroup; Corning. Fun developmental & educational playgroup for ages birth-5yrs. 10-11:30am. Free. See the 2nd.

THURSDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

After School Storytime; Chico. Stories & craft for all ages. 6-9yrs.

In Weed, the Siskiyou Dance Company presents “The Amazing Moving Museum.” Showcases talented dancers performing an array of dance styles. Special performance for schools on the 25th. See the 25th & 26th. Photo: Nancy Ziller

3pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Babies Love Books Storytime; Oroville. Babies ages 0-18mos enjoy connecting through rhymes, songs & books during this special program. 11am. Free. 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7641. Caregiver Resource & Self-Care Training; Paradise. Facilitated group offers support, training info for better self-care, & resources for anyone caring for someone else’s children. 11am-1pm. Paradise Family Resource Center, 6249 Skyway. (530)897-6235. Downtown Chico’s Thursday Night Market; Chico. Certified farmers market-fresh produce, cut flowers, delicious food, arts & crafts, entertainment & more. Tonight features: Hype Dance Studio, Footloose, Michael A. Gregory, Amazing Vocal

Parodies, Daygone, juggler & spray paint art. 6-9pm. Broadway at 2nd & 5th Sts. (530)345-6500. Infant & Toddler Storytime; Paradise. Songs, story & music for little ones ages 0-3. 10am. Free. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Oroville Fire House Farmers Market. Fresh produce & goods available year-round at this certified market. 11am-3pm. El Medio Fire Station, 3515 Myers St. (530)592-0889. Preschool Storytime At Durham Library. Toddlers & preschoolers enjoy stories, songs & a craft. 10am. Free. 2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835. Silver Dollar Fair; Chico. 5-days of fun featuring kids events & entertainment, auto racing, “Farm Babies”exhibit, great entertainers (concerts include Heidi Newfield, Pablo Cruise, & The Mother Hips), 14,000+ competitive exhibits & livestock, carnival & much more. 5/24-28. $8/adults, $6/seniors, $3/ ages 6-12, under 6 free; carnival wristbands avail. Parking $5. Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair St. (530)895-4666. Bowling Fun At Orchard Lanes; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. 10am-10pm, M-F. See the 1st. Butte Humane Society Mobile Adoption Unit; Chico. Meet adoptable animals 6-9pm. See the 1st. Cheernastics Class; Chico. A great way to get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 1st. Chico Homeschoolers’ Park Day; Chico. 1-4pm. Free. See the 1st. Creative Art Activities Classes; Chico. Ongoing class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. 10:30am-12pm. See the 1st. Mom-2-Mom Support Group; Paradise. Weekly support group for mothers of children of all ages.10:30am-12pm. See the 3rd. Shotokan Karate Classes; Chico. Two sessions: ages 5-12 & 13+. M/Tu/Th. Ages 5-12: 6-6:45pm; Ages 13+: 7-8pm. See the 1st.

SHASTA COUNTY

Anderson Farmers Market; Anderson. Farm-fresh produce & handmade crafts & goods. 7:30am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine! Shasta Outlets, 1699 Hwy 273. (530)357-4314. Anderson Library Storytime: Graduation; Anderson. Shawn Martinez, West Valley High School Counselor, presents stories, stickers & crafts. Listen to the story It’s Graduation Day, “walk” to traditional graduation music, see a graduation cap/gown, & receive a “diploma.” All ages. 3:30pm. 3200 West Center St. (530)365-7685. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Little Tots Open Gym; Redding. Little ones ages 5 & under develop motor skills while having a blast with trampolines, foam pits, tumble tracks & much more. 8:309:30am. $3/child; under age 4 play with adult. 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. www.northstateparent.com • May 2012

GOING PLACES MAY Kids Kung Fu Class; Anderson. 4-8yrs: 5:306:15pm; ages 9+: 6:16-7pm. See the 3rd. Little Explorers; Redding. For ages 2-5 year olds & their parents. 10am. See the 3rd. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gym; Redding. All ages: 11am-12pm. See the 3rd. Tumbling Class; Anderson. Ages 4-8. 5-6pm. See the 3rd. Wii Games; Redding Library. Ages 10-17. 4pm. Free. See the 3rd.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Couples Workshop; Dunsmuir. Professionally led workshop for couples on communication. Ages: adults. 1-5pm. $20. Dunsmuir Resource Center, 5740 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4400. Family Craft Night; Mount Shasta. Make & take crafts for kids & parents to do together–lots of fun. Healthy snacks included. Ages 5-18. 6-7pm & 7-8pm. $15, pre-reg required for materials prep. A Melo Place, 417 Chestnut St. (530)859-1296. Family Fun Night; McCloud. Come enjoy board games & dinner. Free. Scout Hall, 405 E. Colombero at Hoo Hoo Park. (530)964-3250. Jazz Night; Dunsmuir. Explore the world of jazz with Victor Martin. Interesting, informative & lots of fun. Refreshments provided. Ages 11 & up. 6-8:30pm. $3. Dunsmuir Resource Center, 5740 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)530-235-4400. Art Club On The Bus; Mt. Shasta. Kids hop aboard the Siskiyou Arts Bus & explore creativity. Ages 9+ (young ages okay w/parental supervision). T/W/Th, 2:45-5pm. See the 1st. Beginning Drawing For Kids; Mt Shasta. Weekly themed lessons for ages 6-14. 4pm. See the 3rd. Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. All ages. 6:45-7:45pm. See the 1st. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st. Tiny Tigers: Martial Arts For Young Children; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4+. M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. See the 1st.

THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, TEHAMA, SHASTA & SISKIYOU COUNTIES Blue Oak Charter School Tour; Chico. Tour the school & learn about Waldorf education. 9-10am. see the 4th. Bowling Fun At Orchard Lanes; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. 10am-10pm, M-F. See the 1st. Chapmantown Farmers Market & Food & Fitness Festival; Chico. 2-5:30pm. See the 4th. Family Swim; Chico. 5-8pm. $2. See the 4th. Friday Evening Sessions At Cal Skate; Chico. All ages. 4 sessions, starts 7pm. See the 4th. Kids In Motion–Kids’ Night Out; Chico. 6-9:30pm. See the 4th. La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group; Chico. Mother-to-mother support for breastfeeding. Children welcome. 10:30am-12pm. See the 4th. Montessori Zoology Class; Chico. Fun science class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. See the 4th. Silver Dollar Fair; Chico. 5-days of family fun. See the 24th. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Fri/Sat, 10pm-1am. See the 4th.

SHASTA COUNTY

Teens Group; Anderson. Fun time for teens, including teens with any special needs. Watch movies, play games, make crafts & more. Bring a friend! Ages 1219. 6-8 pm. Free, must pre-register. Anderson Teen Center, 2889 East Center St. (530)226-5129. Toddler Tales Storytime At Redding Library. Enjoy stories, music & crafts in the children’s story room. Ages 1½-3yrs. 10:30-11:30am. Play the Wee Read game! 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Waterama 2012; Redding. Welcome swim season & learn about water safety. Check out kayaking opportunities & swim lesson placement. Lifejacket fitting/giveaway, boating safety demo, children’s art contest & carnival, drawings for kayaking/swim lessons, try out kayaks, swim lesson evaluation & recreational swim. 5-6pm (swim lesson placement & reg); 5-7pm free swim. Free. Redding Aquatic Center, 44 Quartz Hill Rd. (530)245-7247.

TEHAMA COUNTY

Friday Art Walk; Mt. Shasta. Enjoy receptions, original art & prints at six participating galleries in downtown Mt Shasta from 4-8pm. The Amazing Moving Museum Dance Performances; Weed. Siskiyou Dance Company presents its dancers of all ages, showcase their talent in ballet, hip hop, tap, swing dance & more! A really fun show for everyone. Special showing for schools today, 9:30am, $2 admission! Evening show 7:30pm, $12/seat. College of the Siskiyous Kenneth Ford Theater, 800 College Ave. (530)938-4755.

TEHAMA COUNTY

Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multidiscipline classes/studio session for all ages, beginners to advanced. Th/F, 3-4:30pm; Sat 12:302:30pm. See the 3rd.

WEEKEND

SATURDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

Kids’ Build & Grow Clinic At Lowe’s; Chico. Give your child the

CALIFORNIA PART DAY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

FRIDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

Downtown Chico’s Friday Night Concerts; Chico. A 35-year tradition! Tonight features 60s classic rock & blues performed by Stranger. All ages. 7-8:30pm. Chico City Plaza, between 4th & Main Sts. (530)345-6500. Friday Drop-in Basketball For Teens; Magalia. Drop in to get a great workout & enjoy scrimmage play (teams formed each week). Supervised. Ages 15+. 6:30-8:30pm, thru May. $1. Cedarwood Elementary School, 6400 Columbine Rd. (530)872-6393. Playgroup For Toddlers; Chico. For families with children ages 2-3. Children play, families gather, & friendships bloom. Bring a snack & have a good time! 9-10:30am. $9 (open until full) ); $6/with class card. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Rowell’s Pals Playgroup; Chico. A diverse playgroup for parents & little ones ages 1-5, of all abilities. Come sing, dance, read & play. 1011am. Free, pre-reg encouraged. Rowell Family Empowerment of N. CA, 3075 Cohasset Rd., #2. (530)899-8801. Stories, Songs & Crafts At Paradise Library. Bring little ones ages 3-5 to enjoy stories & craft making, & songs too! 11-11:45am. 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Storytime At Gridley Library. Storytime, music & crafting fun for children of all ages. 10am. 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. Toddler Storytimes; Chico. Stories, songs & action rhymes for ages 1-3yrs. Two storytimes: 10am & 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.

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Early Childhood Services is currently accepting applications for the

Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multidiscipline classes/studio session for all ages, beginners to advanced. Th/F, 3-4:30pm; Sat 12:302:30pm. See the 3rd.

Family Fun Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Rent a lane & bring family & friends for a night of bowling fun! 6:30-8:30pm. See the 4th. Family Fun Night Skate; Redding. 7:30-10:30pm. See the 4th. Kids’ Fun Friday At All Fired Up!; Redding. 128pm. See the 4th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gym; Redding. All ages: 11am-12pm. See the 4th. Rock ‘N’ Bowl At Shasta Lanes; Redding. 9pmmidnight. See the 4th. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. 9:30-11pm. See the 4th.

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opportunity to say, “I built it!” Participants create a project using wood, & receive a free apron, goggles, project-themed patch & certificate of merit upon project completion. Ages 5+. Free. 10am. 2350 Forest Ave. (530)895-5130. Oroville Pow Wow; Oroville. Native American weekend event the whole family will enjoy. Features music, dancing (competitive & social), native arts & crafts, exhibitions, foods, princess competition & more. Smoke-free environment. Free admission & parking. 11am-10pm. Plumas Avenue School, 440 Plumas Ave. (530)532-1611. Storytime At Barnes & Noble: Things That Go!; Chico. Today’s stories include The Little Blue Truck. Children of all ages are invited to come enjoy. 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. 5/26-27: Sat, 9am-4pm & Sun, 9am-1pm. $125/couple, pre-reg. Enloe Mother & Baby Ed. Center, 251 Cohasset Rd., Suite #120. (530)332-3970. Yo-Yo Club Practice; Chico. Have fun learning the yo-yo. Free lessons & practice. 12-2pm. Meet in Diamond Alley behind Bird in Hand, 320 Broadway. (530)893-0545. Chico Certified Farmers Market; Chico. 7:30am1pm year-round at 2nd & Wall St. See the 5th. Chico Cheer All Stars Open Gym; Chico. All ages/ abilities welcome. 10-11am. See the 5th.. Family Night Skate At Cal Skate; Chico. 6:309pm. See the 5th. Roo’s Zoo Kids’ Skate Session; Chico. Ages 10 & under–strollers welcome. 10am-12pm. See the 5th. Silver Dollar Fair; Chico. 5-days of family fun. See the 24th. Teen Night; Redding. For teens 7th grade & up. Live music, computer lab, tutoring, free food, sports, games & more. 4-8pm. See the 14th. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Fri/Sat, 10pm-1am. See the 4th.

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SHASTA COUNTY

A Walk With Turtle Bay’s Horticulture Manager; Redding. Bring notebooks & cameras for this participant-driven program. Walk through the Gardens with frequent stops for discussions about (what else?) plants! 10:30am. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. West Garden Entrance,1100 Arboretum Dr. (530)242-3178. Basic Water Rescue Class; Redding. Provides individuals such as public safety personnel, aquatic fitness instructors & aquatic therapists with info & skills necessary to prevent, recognize & respond to aquatic emergencies. Also teaches individuals how to protect themselves while assisting others. 8am12pm. $32, pre-reg. Redding Aquatic Center, 44 Quartz Hill Rd. (530)225-4095. Happy Valley Strawberry Festival; Anderson. Bring the family! Generous servings of sweet strawberries, ice cream & shortcake ($7). Pancake breakfast (7am), continuous entertainment, arts & crafts, horse rides, magician & kids’ activities, food & drinks. All ages. 9am-5pm; rain date June 2. Free; off street parking avail. Happy Valley Elementary School, 17580 Palm Ave. (530)357-5449. Kids’ Build & Grow Clinic At Lowe’s; Redding. Give your child the opportunity to say, “I built it!” Participants create a fun project & receive an apron, goggles, project-themed patch & certificate of merit upon completion. Ages 5+. Free. 10am. 1200 E Cypress Ave. Lifeguard Training; Redding. Become a certified

GOING PLACES MAY Lifeguard with training that includes first aid, CPR Pro & Title 22. Ages 15+. Must pass pre-course water skills test. 2 consecutive weekends, 8am-6pm, 5/2627 & 6/2-3. $160, pre-reg. Redding Aquatic Center/ Teen Center, 44 Quartz Hill Rd. (530)225-4095. Memorial Day Weekend Kayaking At Whiskeytown Lake; Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Hop on a kayak with a friend & explore the quiet coves of Whiskeytown Lake. Learn about the natural & cultural values of the park. Ages six & up. 9:30am & 12:30pm, 5/26-28. Reg begins 5/21; kayaking is free, day-use Park fee $5/vehicle. Brandy Creek Beach Lot B Parking Lot. (530)242-3462. Redding Aquatic Center Opening Day; Redding. The Center is officially open for spring/summer! Swimming one of the best all-around fitness routines. Reg early for lessons: swim , kayak classes, stand up paddleboard, diving & many more. 1-4:30pm. $3/ 3-15yrs, $3.50/ages 16+, under 3yrs free. Redding Aquatic Center, 44 Quartz Hill Rd. Redding Farmers Market. Enjoy a great selection of farm-fresh produce & handmade products. 7:30am-12pm, thru 12/22. 777 Cypress Ave, next to Redding City Hall. (530)226-7100. Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Redding. All ages. 11am. Free. 1260 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2006. Evening Art For Families; Redding. Creative fun for families at a special price tonight. 5-8pm. See the 5th. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Open Gyms; Redding. Ages 5 & under: 9-10am; Ages 5-14: 10:30am-12:30pm. See the 5th. Genealogy Research Assistance; Redding Library. Learn about your family history. W/Sat 1-4pm. See the 5th. Kids On Wheels Skate Session; Redding. 1011:30am. See the 5th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gyms; Redding. Two sessions. Ages 7 & under: 11am12pm: Ages 8+: 12-2pm. See the 5th. Rock N’ Bowl At Shasta Lanes; Redding. 6:308:30pm & 9pm-midnight. See the 5th. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. 9:30-11pm. See the 5th. Saturday Roller Skate Session; Redding. 122:30pm & 2-4:30pm. See the 5th. Skate & Dance Night; Redding. For tweens & young teens. Skate 7-9pm; Dance 9-11pm. See the 5th.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Annual Pie Social Fundraiser; Dunsmuir. Part of Dogwood Daze, this popular & delicious event sold 129 homebaked pies of 37 varieties last year. Proceeds support maintenance of the Depot, Railroad Display Room & the re-establishment of the Dunsmuir Museum. Presented by the Dunsmuir Railroad Depot Historical Society, from 10am until pies sell out. Amtrak Depot parking lot, Sacramento & Pine Sts. (530)235-0839. Arts & Crafts for Kids; Dunsmuir. Artist Debbie Blackwell teaches this fun weekly hands-on art adventure for ages 5-12. 12-2pm. Free. Dunsmuir Community Resource Center, 5740 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4400. Dunsmuir Community Resource Center Sidewalk Daze Sale; Dunsmuir. A great community sale of new & gently-used items including clothing & toys, offers some of everything! BBQ fundraiser. All day event. 5740 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4400. Dunsmuir’s Dogwood Daze; Dunsmuir. A full weekend of events: grower’s market, pie social at the train depot, dogwood tree drive & celebration, food, Soapbox Derby, artist’s open studios & art galleries, doggie parade, strolling ministrel, garden club & city-wide yard sale. All ages. Begins 10am. (530)235-2177. McCloud Mushroom, Music & Wine Faire; McCloud. Two days of fun with mushroom vendors, wine tasting, special mushroom delicacies, cooking demos, musical entertainment, BBQ & more. Beautiful setting. Starts 10am. All ages. Main St., McCloud. (530)964-2341. “Run & Laugh”; Mt. Shasta. Big fun for tiny bodies.

Preschool aged children explore their physical abilities through running, jumping, laughing & more in the best rumpus room in Siskiyou County! Sats, 9-10am. Free. Mt. Shasta Martial Arts Program, 612-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)859-2024. The Amazing Moving Museum Dance Performance; Weed. Siskiyou Dance Company presents its dancers of all ages, showcase their talent in ballet, hip hop, tap, swing dance & more! A really fun show for everyone. 7:30pm. $12/general. College of the Siskiyous Kenneth Ford Theater, 800 College Ave. (530)938-4755. Ballroom Dance Classes & Practice Party; McCloud. All ages welcome. Two dance classes (day & evening) & 8pm practice party. Fun! See the 5th. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st.

TEHAMA COUNTY

Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multidiscipline classes/studio session for all ages, beginners to advanced. Th/F, 3-4:30pm; Sat 12:302:30pm. See the 3rd.

SUNDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

Oroville Pow Wow; Oroville. Native American weekend event featuring music, dancing (competitive & social), native arts & crafts, exhibitions, foods, princess competition & more. Smoke-free environment. The whole family will enjoy. Free admission & parking. 11am-4pm. Plumas Avenue School, 440 Plumas Ave. (530)532-1611. Silver Dollar Fair; Chico. 5-days of fun featuring kids events & entertainment, auto racing, “Farm Babies”exhibit, great entertainers (concerts include Heidi Newfield, Pablo Cruise, & The Mother Hips), 14,000+ competitive exhibits & livestock, carnival & much more. 5/24-28. $8/adults, $6/seniors, $3/ ages 6-12, under 6 free; carnival wristbands avail. Parking $5. Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair St. (530)895-4666.

SHASTA COUNTY

Memorial Day Weekend Kayaking At Whiskeytown Lake; Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Hop in a kayak with a friend & explore the quiet coves of Whiskeytown Lake. Learn about the natural & cultural values of the park. Ages six & up. 9:30am & 12:30pm, 5/26-28. Reg begins 5/21; kayaking is free, day-use Park fee $5/vehicle. Brandy Creek Beach Lot B Parking Lot. (530)242-3462.

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Swing Dance Classes; Redding. Fun monthly class. Learn basics of swing dancing, beginner steps to advance moves. All ages. 4th Sun, 7:30-10:30pm, thru 12/23. $5. Shasta County Arts Council, Old City Hall, 1313 market St. (530)241-7320. Family Fun Day At All Fired Up!; Redding. All studio fees are $4 today–bring the family for creative fun. 12-6pm. See the 6th. Fish Feeding At Turtle Bay; Redding. 10:30am daily. See the 6th. Super Sunday Bowling At Shasta Lanes; Redding. 9-11pm unlimited bowling. See the 6th. Walk On The Wild Side Animal Show; Redding. Fun-filled educational wildlife show all ages! TueSun, 11am & 12pm. See the 1st.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Free Tap Dance Class!; Mt. Shasta. Moms & dads, bring the kids to this free introduction to tap dancing. All ages welcome to come make some rhythm & have fun. No experience necessary. Ages 6-adult. 2pm. Ma Shasta, 620 Mt Shasta Blvd. (917)371-7594. McCloud Mushroom, Music & Wine Faire; McCloud. Two days of fun with mushroom vendors, wine tasting, special mushroom delicacies, cooking demos, musical entertainment, BBQ & more. Beautiful setting. Starts 10am. All ages. Main St., McCloud. (530)964-2341.

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Bowling Fun At Orchard Lanes; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. 10am10pm, M-F. See the 1st. Infant Playgroup; Chico. Lots of fun for parents & infants ages 0-6 months. 9-10:30am. Free. See the 7th. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Final hands-on science classes of the season. Ages 3-5 & their parents. See the 7th. Shotokan Karate Classes; Chico. Two sessions: ages 5-12 & 13+. M/Tu/Th. Ages 5-12: 6-6:45pm; Ages 13+: 7-8pm. See the 1st. Silver Dollar Fair Final Day; Chico. 5-days of family fun. See the 24th.

SHASTA COUNTY

Baby Bookworms At Redding Library. Storytime for infants & toddlers ages 6mos-2½yrs & their parent/caregiver. 10:30-11:30am. Free. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Memorable Mondays At All Fired Up!; Redding. Creative studio time for families. 12-6pm. See the 7th. Memorial Day Weekend Kayaking At Whiskeytown Lake; Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Hop in a kayak with a friend & explore the quiet coves of Whiskeytown Lake. 9:30am & 12:30pm, 5/26-28. See the 26th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gyms; Redding. Two sessions. All ages: 11am-12pm; Ages 12+: 6-7pm. See the 7th.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Storytime; McCloud. Children enjoy listening to a great kid’s story & enjoy a fun activity too. Participants are given a wonderful book of their own to keep! 10-11am. Free. McCloud Elementary School Preschool, (530)964-3250. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st. Monday Morning Playgroup; Mt. Shasta. For parents & children 1-5yrs. Facilitated, highly interactive, theme-based weeks. 10:30am. Free. See the 7th. Tiny Tigers: Martial Arts For Young Children; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4+. M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. See the 1st.

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GOING PLACES MAY Beginning Sign Language Class; Paradise. Build your ASL skills. 12-2pm. All ages. Free. See the 1st. Bowling Fun At Orchard Lanes; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. 10am-10pm, M-F. See the 1st. Bittie Baby & Me Class; Chico. Today’s topic: Becoming a New Parent. For parents w/babies 0-3mos. 10:30am-12pm. See the 1st. Cheernastics Class; Chico. A great way to get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 1st. Preschool Storytimes At Chico Library. For ages 3-5yrs. 10am & 11am. See the 1st. Shotokan Karate Classes; Chico. Two sessions: ages 5-12 & 13+. M/Tu/Th. Ages 5-12: 6-6:45pm; Ages 13+: 7-8pm. See the 1st.

SHASTA COUNTY

Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Little Tots Open Gym; Redding. Children 5yrs & have fun with trampolines, foam pits, tumble tracks & much more, all while developing motor skills! 8:30-9:30am. $3/child; under age 4 play with adult. 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Preschool Page Turners At Redding Library. Children ages 3-6 enjoy stories, music & crafts in the children’s story room. Play the Wee Read game! 10:30am. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Genealogy Research Assistance; Redding Library. Learn to research your family history. 10am-12pm. See the 1st. Guitar Hero At The Redding Library. 4pm. See the 1st. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gym; Redding. All ages: 11am-12pm. See the 1st. Preschool Page Turners At Redding Library. 10:30am. See the 1st. Round Table Pizza Family Fun Night; Redding. 6-8pm. See the 1st. Tuesday Tot Time Open Play; Redding. Special open play for ages 1-6. 12-2pm. See the 1st.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Art Club On The Bus; Mt. Shasta. Kids hop aboard the Siskiyou Arts Bus & explore creativity. Ages 9+ (young ages okay w/parental supervision). T/W/Th, 2:45-5pm. See the 1st. Beginning Ballroom Dance; Mt. Shasta. All ages. 6:45-7:45pm. See the 1st. Kids Aikido Class; Mt. Shasta. Playful setting. Ages 6-12. 5:15-6pm. See the 1st. Knitting Group; Dunsmuir. All ages & levels welcome. Work on your projects; help available. 1-3pm. Free. See the 1st. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st. Tiny Tigers: Martial Arts For Young Children; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4+. M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. See the 1st. Toddler Playgroup; McCloud. Great time for ages infant-5yrs & their parents. Siblings welcome.10am. See the 1st.

THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, TEHAMA, SHASTA & SISKIYOU COUNTIES sessions: 9:30am & 10:30am. See the 2nd. Bowling Fun At Orchard Lanes; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. 10am-10pm, M-F. See the 1st. Toddler Playgroup; Chico. Parents & toddlers ages 15-24 months enjoy playtime together. 9-10:30am. See the 2nd. Weird Wednesday Open Play; Redding. Come jump, play, bounce & slide in to your weirdness. All ages.12-9pm. See the 2nd.

SHASTA COUNTY

Preschool Storytime: Camping is Fun; Cottonwood. Final storytime event before the start of the Summer Reading program. Featured book: Camping with Grandma. Sing campfire songs & enjoy stories of the outdoors. 11:30am-12:30pm. Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St. (530)347-4818. Toddler Storytime with Linda Boyden; Redding. Join special guest & storyteller extraordinaire Linda Boyden for this monthly toddler storytime. 10am. Free. Barnes & Noble, 1260 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2006. Ballroom Dance Classes; Redding. All ages. 6:3010pm. See the 2nd. Basketball Open Gym For Youth; Anderson. For middle & high school youth. 6:30-8:30pm. Free. See the 2nd. Genealogy Research Assistance; Redding Library. Learn about your family history. W/Sat 1-4pm. See the 2nd.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Storytime at Dunsmuir Library; Dunsmuir. Children of all ages (infants welcome) enjoy stories & a snack. Responsible adult must accompany child. 3:30-4:30pm. 5714 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-2035. Art Club On The Bus; Mt. Shasta. Kids hop aboard the Siskiyou Arts Bus & explore creativity. Ages 9+ (young ages okay w/parental supervision). T/W/Th, 2:45-5pm. See the 1st. Ballroom Dance Classes; Weed. All ages. 6:457:45pm. See the 2nd. Ballroom Dance For Parkinson’s; Mt. Shasta. All ages. 12-1pm. See the 2nd. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st. Tiny Tigers: Martial Arts For Young Children; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4+. M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. See the 2nd.

TEHAMA COUNTY

School Readiness Playgroup; Corning. Fun developmental & educational playgroup for ages birth-5yrs. 10-11:30am. Free. See the 2nd.

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School Readiness Playgroup; Los Molinos. Fun developmental & educational playgroup for ages birth-5yrs. 10-11:30am. Free. See the 1st.

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Children’s Storytime; Oroville. Enjoy songs, stories, music & craft activities. Ages 3-5yrs. 11am-12pm. Free. Oroville Library Meeting Room, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Come enjoy wonderful stories. All ages invited. 11am. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. All About Books!; Chico. Ongoing class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. 10:30am-12pm. See the 2nd. Babies Love Books; Chico. Share stories, bounces & songs with your little one, 0-18mos. Two

SHASTA COUNTY

Anderson Farmers Market; Anderson. Farm-fresh produce & handmade crafts & goods. 7:30am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine! Shasta Outlets, 1699 Hwy 273. (530)357-4314. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Little Tots Open Gym; Redding. Little ones ages 5 & under develop motor skills while having a blast with trampolines, foam pits, tumble tracks & much more. 8:309:30am. $3/child; under age 4 play with adult. 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Kids Kung Fu Class; Anderson. 4-8yrs: 5:306:15pm; ages 9+: 6:16-7pm. See the 3rd. Little Explorers; Redding. For ages 2-5 year olds & their parents. 10am. See the 3rd. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gym; Redding. All ages: 11am-12pm. See the 3rd. Tumbling Class; Anderson. Ages 4-8. 5-6pm. See the 3rd. Wii Games; Redding Library. Ages 10-17. 4pm. Free. See the 3rd.

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Infant & Toddler Storytime; Paradise. Songs, story & music for little ones ages 0-3. 10am. Free. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Kidfest; Chico. An all-ages event held downtown. Families enjoy live music & fun family activities, along with the Thursday Night Market. 5-9pm. Chico City Plaza, 418 Main St. (530)894-2526. Oroville Fire House Farmers Market. Fresh produce & goods available year-round at this certified market. 11am-3pm. El Medio Fire Station, 3515 Myers St. (530)592-0889. Preschool Storytime At Durham Library. Toddlers & preschoolers enjoy stories, songs & a craft. 10am. Free. 2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835. Bowling Fun At Orchard Lanes; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. 10am-10pm, M-F. See the 1st. Butte Humane Society Mobile Adoption Unit; Chico. Meet adoptable animals 6-9pm. See the 1st. Cheernastics Class; Chico. A great way to get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 1st. Chico Homeschoolers’ Park Day; Chico. 1-4pm. Free. See the 1st. Creative Art Activities Classes; Chico. Ongoing class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. 10:30am-12pm. See the 1st. Mom-2-Mom Support Group; Paradise. Weekly support group for mothers of children of all ages.10:30am-12pm. See the 3rd. Shotokan Karate Classes; Chico. Two sessions: ages 5-12 & 13+. M/Tu/Th. Ages 5-12: 6-6:45pm; Ages 13+: 7-8pm. See the 1st.

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Family Craft Night; Mount Shasta. Make & take crafts for kids & parents to do together - lots of fun. Healthy snacks included. Ages 5-18. 6-7pm & 7-8pm. $15, pre-reg required for materials prep. A Melo Place, 417 Chestnut St. (530)859-1296. Art Club On The Bus; Mt. Shasta. Kids hop aboard the Siskiyou Arts Bus & explore creativity. Ages 9+ (young ages okay w/parental supervision). T/W/Th, 2:45-5pm. See the 1st. Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. All ages. 6:45-7:45pm. See the 3rd. Beginning Drawing For Kids; Mt Shasta. Weekly themed lessons for ages 6-14. 4pm. See the 3rd. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 1st. Tiny Tigers: Martial Arts For Young Children; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4+. M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. See the 1st.

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Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multidiscipline classes/studio session for all ages, beginners to advanced. Th/F, 3-4:30pm; Sat 12:302:30pm. See the 3rd.

Aspiring little chefs Ages 7-10 Sessions: June 18-21 and July 16-19 -- $130 -- 10am-2pm Kids get to have fun with food. Hands-on cooking with simple and delicious recipes. Learn about healthy eating while having tons of fun! Come play with fun games & crafty projects while we make something yummy! Creative little campers Ages 4-6 June 12-14 -- $55 -- 1pm -3pm Kids get to be creative and have fun with yummy food projects. Barbie cake class Ages 12 and up July 10-12 3pm-5pm -- $50+materials -We will design and assemble a Barbie cake together in class for you. You will learn basic cake decorating skills & get to work with fondant.

SEWING CAMPS Age 6-12 Half Days Mon-Thurs 9am-Noon or 1-4pm $105/child + materials. Includes snack.

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Safer Water • Safer Kids • Safer Response The Safer 3 is a comprehensive initiative to dramatically reduce drowning incidents by: 1) Recognizing risks associated with water-related activities 2) Implementing strategies to reduce and manage those risks 3) Responsibly maintaining those strategies The main concept of the Safer 3 is based on the definition of the word “Safe.” Safe means you are free from risk of harm or danger. When it comes to water, that simply isn’t true. There is always risk when you are in, on or around the water. The risk may vary in degree from very slight to very severe. The letter “r” in the word “Safer” reflects that difference. Risk of drowning is found in 3 main areas; Water, a Person which we shall refer to as a KID, since we are all someone’s kid, and a Response that will become the last chance for saving a life.

Safer Water:

means identifying where the risks are with any body of water (bathtubs, pools, spas, lakes, rivers or oceans) and learning how to reduce those risks. For example installing barriers such as isolation fencing around a backyard pool will reduce the risk of unauthorized access to the pool by young children.

Safer Kids (people):

means reducing the risks for the potential victim. This can be accomplished by maintaining constant, responsible adult supervision and acquiring water safety and swimming skills through ongoing qualified instruction. Following water safety rules and safer practices such as wearing a Coast Guard approved life jacket can lower the risk.

Safer Response: means reducing

risk during an emergency by learning cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid and other rescue and emergency response techniques. Equally important is an emergency action plan and a phone by the pool at all times.

We believe the Safer 3 concept of asking “Where is the risk?” can dramatically lower drowning incidents worldwide. We ask for your help to realize this goal.

Where is your risk?

Year-round lessons for ages 2 months and up. Continuous enrollment. No more sessions! Our indoor pool is kept at an optimal 90 degrees. Small class sizes for plenty of individual attention. Stimulating and educational pool toys. Comfortable parent viewing area. 2280 Ivy St., Suite 110 • Chico

530.342.2999 United States Swim School association