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CONTENTS 6 Be the Change Bikes & Bright Futures: Ted Blankenheim By Skye Kinkade

15 Holiday Meals: Shaping Healthful Year-Round Eating Habits By Nick Rose, MS

23 Mini Maker Faires Set to Inspire & Amaze in Redding & Ashland By Jenna Christophersen

7 A Heart for Giving By Elizabeth Tyler

18 Adoption Through a Child’s Eyes By Tami Graham and Matt Kacyn

24 From the Mouths of Babes Cartoon By Jerry King

10 Your Local Library is a Hub of Activity By Jenna Christophersen

19 Foster Care & Adoption Resources

25 Going Places Family Events Calendar

14 Localicious Soup of the Day By Hannah Kraemer

22 Broadening the Legacy By Nena Panza

28 Childcare & Preschool Directory

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On the Cover: Moryah and Jonathan Martin enjoy some quality family time with their beautiful children. The long, rewarding road to adoption is well worth the wait. All of their children have been such wonderful gifts: Henry, age 3, Jack, age 2, and 1-year-old Aulani. Photography: Nicole Roberts Photography. Nicole specializes in family photography, on location or in her beautiful, spacious 3,200-square-foot studio near downtown Chico. In addition to capturing special moments with your growing family, her fullservice studio offers framing, prints, fine art and more. Visit www.nicolerobertsphoto.com for more information or contact Nicole at (530) 895-8000.

ovember is a great time to be thankful for all of the wonderful people in our lives and the abundant food, warm homes and support systems we have in the North State. We hope this issue of North State Parent magazine finds you curling up near a crackling fireplace, enjoying the cooler fall weather and the comfort of a hot bowl of soup. The holiday rush will soon be upon us, so take time for a bike ride, enjoy the beautiful fall leaves and stop by your local library to explore not only the books, but also the fun activities for all ages. It is true that it takes a village to raise a child. Whether giving birth, adopting, fostering, step parenting, mentoring or teaching, we are all helping to raise the children around us to be the best they can be. No matter how your family came to be, the love between a child and parental figure is so rewarding. These children are gifts that keep on giving.

The holidays are a season of receiving. But why not teach your children the true beauty and rewards of giving? Our pages are full of family support and offer many ways to give back to your community. Enjoy this time of gratitude and continuing or creating family traditions. From all of us at North State Parent magazine, we thank you for letting us share our hearts and resources with you. We wish you a wonderful season of giving! With gratitude,

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By Skye Kinkade

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resident John F. Kennedy once said, “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bike.” Redding’s Ted Blankenheim agrees. A retired paramedic, registered nurse and firefighter, Ted believes that bikes give children freedom -- especially foster children. Thirteen years ago, he founded Bikes for Kids, which last December provided more than 250 brand-new bicycles to foster children in Shasta County. Ted had been inspired by a toy drive that was happening at the downtown Redding Starbucks on Eureka Way. “I saw a man wheel in a bike to donate, and I thought, ‘that’s it!’ That’s when Bikes for Kids was born.” “I feel really, really blessed that I’m able to do this,” Ted says. “I have a great team of support that sit with me at a ‘round table’ to plan all the way through helping assemble many bicycles that get delivered in boxes.” Ted is very grateful to all the first responders that have contributed time, money and bicycles to the cause. The paramedics, nurses, police and fire personnel have been very supportive, Ted says. He also wishes to thank every individual donor and generous group that have demonstrated their commitment to Bikes for Kids

Casey Ripley of downtown Redding's Starbucks, with Ted Blankenheim. Both enjoy their volunteer work with the Bikes For Kids. "Bikes give children freedom," says Ted.

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again this year, including Redding hospitals. There is also a group donating suitcases for foster kids who are relocated a lot and may only have a plastic bag to carry their things in. The annual drive begins each November; new bikes can be dropped off at the Starbucks at 1400 Eureka Way in Redding during business hours. On Christmas Eve morning, the bikes will be disbursed to agencies, foster parents and social workers, who will present them to the children later. “Every one of the bikes collected go to the kids,” Ted emphasizes, “100 percent of any monetary donations are used to buy more bicycles and helmets.” Ted also mentions that people from many other states have opened their hearts and some have even shipped donations to Bikes for Kids. A Redding resident most of his life, Ted retired in 2012 after 37 years in what he calls “the helping professions.” Ted is constantly inspired by the people he used to work with – the nurses, doctors, police officers and firefighters who get up every day to help others. “They get a certain amount of recognition,” Ted says. “But they see a lot of tough stuff and damage to society.” He admires them for getting up to go to work every day motivated by more than just to make a living. Raised in a large family, Ted says that even though they didn’t have a lot of wealth, his parents passed down many important values – some of which you don’t see much of nowadays. “I came from a caring family that taught me to be self-critical and show empathy toward others,” says Ted. Ted is most proud of his sister Vivian. “She has been very influential in my life. She helped me learn to read, developed my interest in books and gave me a sort of cultural upbringing that I wouldn’t have had otherwise. I guess you could say she’s my hero.” In January, when the bicycle drive is over, Ted typically rests for a few weeks then goes on a trip. His favorite pastime is traveling and learning about other cultures.

Left to Right: Casey Ripley from Starbucks, Jessie Cork and Bristol Nash from Youth & Family Programs, Ted Blankenheim, and young Jaxsyn Tyson. All enjoy community activism and sharing their enthusiasm for children receiving holiday bikes.

He especially enjoys visiting third world countries, where he says the goodness in people can really be seen. The most amazing place he’s ever visited was Angkor Wat, a temple complex in Cambodia that is one of the largest religious monuments ever constructed. He says it is truly an awe-inspiring place, more impressive to him than the Egyptian pyramids. Ted says he aims to live life well and do the best he can with what he's been given. He hopes to expand his Bikes for Kids program and would be willing to help others do something similar in their communites. To those who are considering jumping into volunteerism, Ted says, “it’s important to find your niche. Find something you love, then start helping.” To learn more about Bikes for Kids, call or text Ted Blankenheim at (530) 917-5806. Check out the Bikes for Kids page on Facebook where kids as far away as the Philippines have connected to Ted: www.facebook.com/ TedBlankenheim.BikesforKids77 Ó

Author Skye Kinkade was 9 years old before she finally learned how to ride a bike, with help from her best friend’s mother. She remembers bumping along the soft lawn with Carol pushing from behind. Later, she remembers feeling like she was flying down the street with her best friend Kassie riding alongside.

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s a mother, I believe one of the most valuable gifts that I can give to my children is a heart for giving. In a society that places immense value on what a person can put into his own pocket, it seems necessary to set an example of what it looks like to give generously to others. One of my most treasured personal goals is to leave this world having raised human beings who cultivate kindness and boldly engage in their community and their planet with generosity and service. Alexa Benson-Valavanis, president and CEO of North Valley Community Foundation (NVCF), shares my passion for the giving spirit and says that being involved in charity teaches children lessons about hu8 manity that could have a huge impact on our future.

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Giving becomes increasingly important during the holidays. Many families are searching for ways to take the focus off of “getting” and onto giving back. One excellent opportunity to do just that is to participate in the Shasta Regional Community Foundation’s North State Giving Tuesday event. This is a local online version of the national “Giving Tuesday” event that follows “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday,” established to take the focus off of consumer goods and place it back on goodwill and aiding those who are bettering their communities. The tag line “give where you live,” gets right to the crux of the event. From 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29, any donor will have the opportunity to give to one or more of the 95 participating nonprofit organizations in Shasta and Siskiyou counties. Donating is simple and secure at www.northstategives.org, the website hosted by the Community Foundation with generous support from Redding Bank of Commerce and United Way of Northern California. Donors can search by organization name or category of service, or can shop through the list of organizations on the home page to find those that inspire them to give. According to Audra (Gibson) Beylik, development and communications officer for Shasta Regional Community Foundation, over $80,000 of incentives from their Knodel Family Endowment Fund will boost each donation made online during the event. Each of the nearly 100 par9

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“We are kind. We are good. We love one another in spite of our vast differences. We are empathetic and generous. This is what every child on this planet should know,” says Benson-Valavanis. “If every child was reminded of their basic goodness and that of others, I believe the results would be overwhelmingly positive.” The NVCF is an organization that offers help to those who want to make a difference in their communities by providing guidance, resources and opportunities for donating whatever they have to give. One of the organization’s current projects is the Chico Children’s Endowment Fund, which has a goal of raising $10 million over the next several years. According to www.nvcf.org, the fund will provide a continual source of funding for organizations in

the Chico community that address the needs of local children who are “growing up in physically and emotionally diverse conditions.” “People all have different gifts to offer this world,” says Benson-Valavanis. “One of the things I’m most proud of is the way NVCF supports thousands of people who want to make a meaningful impact with their money and time. But we also come alongside the big dreamers and visionaries who wish to create new programs and projects.” A myth about giving is that the biggest check makes the biggest difference. In fact, a large group of passionate donors can have the same impact as a single, wealthy benefactor. Every family, no matter its budget, can leave its mark on the community by giving whatever it can with a generous heart. “During the early days of one of our Annie B’s Community Drives, a man walked in with a contribution for each participating charity,” says Benson-Valavanis. “He told me he didn’t have much money, but he loved the idea. He gave $1 to each participant. He gave what he could. And, that’s all it takes. It just takes each of us doing what we can. If we all gave the equivalent of that man’s one dollar, I am convinced we would have enough to take care of each other the short time we get to be here.”

A Heart For Giving ticipating nonprofit organizations will receive a percentage of the incentive money based on the amount they raise from individual donors at their link on the North State Gives website on the day of the event. In addition, generous donations from business sponsors are handed out each hour of the event by random draw. Beylik calls this “exponential giving,” and says it has a tremendous impact on the good work that local nonprofit organizations can do to benefit our communities. “It feels really good to be a part of a way nonprofits can get a leg up,” says Beylik. “They can use this money in whatever way they need to.” If your family would like to take giving a step further this year, volunteering time is another way to engage children with their community and show them the power of giving back. This is a great way to get older children and teens out of their heads, out from in front of the television and out into the world. Some volunteer opportunities are even appropriate for small children – my 3-yearold can operate a litter picker! United Way of Northern California sponsors a website that puts this idea to work by connecting volunteers to current local needs; www.volunteernorcal.org makes it easy for individuals or groups to find places to lend a hand. Parents can visit this site to easily find information

about child-friendly volunteer opportunities. For more volunteer opportunities for teens, check out the Youth and Teen section in North State Parent’s Family Resource Guide edition in print or online at www.northstateparent.com/ familyresources. Whether our family chooses to give financially or through volunteerism this year, I know that the tradition of giving during the holidays will have an enduring impact on my family and on those who will be affected by our choice to get a bit less and give a bit more. In the end, it is my hope that my children will get something back from their experience that is more impactful than a store-bought gift could ever be. “Humans are good. We are. We just are!” says Benson-Valavanis. “My greatest hope is that every child on this planet learns firsthand how good they are, and how much good they can do while they are here.” Ó

Participate from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 29th at www.northstategives.org. All donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes. You can follow Shasta Regional Community Foundation on social media to see local impact of this event.

Elizabeth Tyler is a community activist, businesswoman and mother of two. She and her husband Wilson strive to make the holiday season more about giving than getting and involve their sons in philanthropy both on a personal and corporate level. Their efforts support worthy charities in Elizabeth’s hometown of Burney and in the rest of the North State.

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Amber Trumper and Abigail Bullock enjoy time with their children at weekly storytime events. Library storytimes often include singing and craft activities.

Teens GiGi Cooper and Megan Matti are students at Shasta High School in Redding and members of Redding Library's Teen Advisory Committee. Both enjoy working on fun projects geared for teens and youth at the library.

Jonathan Jordan and Mike St. John, both former educators, work with student Xing Shen, a Chico High School student, during the Chico Branch Library's Homework Help drop-in program.

Your Local Library is a Hub of Activity I f a library isn’t your idea of the “happening place” in town, it’s time to walk back through the doors of your local branch. Gayle Harrington, Cottonwood’s director of library services says, “Libraries have to change with the times. We’re not the old-fashioned library anymore, where librarians were always telling people, ‘Shhh.’ We’re in the modern age now.” In this modern age, libraries have expanded their services to not only circulate books, but to also organize educational events, provide access to

modern technology, and serve as community hubs for clubs, services and activities. For the youngest in the family, many libraries offer interactive story and play times that promote early literacy. This service alone makes the library valuable. According to First 5 California, “The first three years of a child’s life are the most critical for speech and language development because the brain is best able to absorb language during this period.” Unfortunately, the National Center for Health Re-

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can practice reading to “StoryTail” tutors: dogs trained to "listen" as people read to them. Cottonwood Community Library partners with First 5 Shasta, awarding them the opportunity to send a few free books home with kids each month. Paradise Library engages kids in an after-school story and art time each Friday. Libraries can also offer a safe, positive environment for teens to spend afterschool hours. “Libraries have become community hubs. There aren’t a lot of community centers otherwise, so teens don’t have many indoor places to go,” says Siskiyou County Librarian, Michael Perry. Adults can also benefit from these “community centers,” finding everything from book clubs to parenting classes. Chico, Red Bluff and Yreka libraries even offer adult coloring groups to help relieve stress. Many libraries in the North State rely heavily on volunteer efforts and can always use more help for everything from daily book shelving to staffing special events. Library volunteers come from all walks of life; retired professionals and teens looking for service hours can meet library needs side by side. Tom Ramont, Shasta County Libraries’ marketing and public relations coordinator, sums up libraries by saying, “A lot of people ask, ‘How are libraries relevant? You can get books online now.’ And that’s true. But everything you get at the library is free. You have access to a full spectrum of resources that are available to everyone.”

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With seasonal contests, a weekly story time for all ages, and special events, the Anderson Library warmly invites community involvement. In December, the branch will kick off winter break with an afternoon of crafts, raffles and free books. In April, the library will celebrate the Week of the Young Child with a petting zoo, fun community booths, and free books and puzzles provided by First 5 Shasta. As a smaller branch, the library can offer families personalized service. One boy’s parents, unable to get their son to read anything, brought him to the library. After trying several books to no avail, Branch Manager Christy Windle connected the young man with the book “The Shifter” by Janice Hardy, and something changed. “Now he reads everything,” says Windle.

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With newly extended hours, the Chico branch of the Butte County Library hosts an array of activities for youth, including homework help, a chess club for teens, and age-specific a story times for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. Each Saturday of the month features a story time in a different language, rotating through Chinese, Japanese and Spanish. Adults can connect through English and Spanish book clubs, join the knitting club, or learn to download audio and e-books through a tech-help group. Veterans and their families can access tailored support, such as help with learning to file for benefits, and access to help for Post-Traumatic Stress at the Veterans Resource Station. The Chico Library even boasts a growing “makerspace,” a collection of 3-D printers and other equipment available for use in the library. By the end of 2016, the library anticipates extending its educational influences. Thanks to the upcoming arrival of self-checkout equipment, patrons will be able to reserve and renew books themselves. “Currently staff members spend about 60 percent of their time checking books in and out. Our new system will allow them to spend more time helping people in the library, planning new programs, visiting schools and retirement homes and doing other community outreaches,” Explains Branch Manager, Brenda Crotts.

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Since Shasta County closed the Cottonwood branch in 1988, Cottonwood Community Library has operated independently, sustained by the generous dedication of community members. After 11 years of watching the library outgrow various buildings on Main Street, local contractors volunteered their services to construct a new library building on donated land, using materials paid for by the fundraising efforts of the library staff. “It’s a fairytale story,” says librarian Gayle Harrington. Now, small but mighty, the library offers a weekly story time, Spanish and English tutoring, citizenship classes, and a computer lab. It also partners with First 5 Shasta for early literacy programs, serves as a clearinghouse for town information, and promotes community unity. “We’re kind of like a country store,” says Harrington, “we’ve got something for everyone. Every aspect of the 12 library is used.” Please say you saw it in North State Parent magazine. This helps us grow!

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The Mt. Shasta Library promotes early literacy and kindergarten readiness with an Early Start program and a weekly preschool story time. School-age kids enjoy the library’s afterschool art program and book club. During the summer, the library opens a world of culture to kids through programs such as “Food for Thought,” which introduces culinary delights from various countries. The library also fosters international awareness by participating in Global Read

Aloud, an initiative for global discussion about selected books. Local teens can benefit from inspiring opportunities such as writing with a published poet. At monthly presentations, adults can meet authors and learn about subjects such as meditation. For daily tasks like homework or paying bills online, all ages benefit from the library’s helpful staff and public-use Chromebooks. “In our rural area, we help bridge the digital divide by providing computer access to everyone,” says Executive Director, Courtney Laverty.

Paradise

About six years ago, Paradise Library received a federal Family Place Libraries grant to create an interesting and stimulating environment for kids. With a train set, a play kitchen, blocks, toys and books, the Family Place welcomes parents to play and read with their children. With the help of volunteers ranging from teens to retired professionals, the library further caters to families through a monthly kids’ craft time, a weekly story time for preschool children and an afterschool club for older kids. In October, the library began Baby Story Time, a new program for the youngest of their patrons.

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Under leadership from a new youth services librarian, the Redding Library offers a welcoming, exciting environment for kids and families. In December, the library will transform into a Winter Wonderland. Teens can participate and help plan peer events such as movie and game nights by join-

ing the Teen Advisory Board. By the end of 2016, the library will open its “Create It! Space,” outfitted with 3-D printers, video editing equipment, animation tools, knitting kits and more – all free for public use. In April, more than 1,000 people will gather outside the library to explore police cars, fire trucks, cranes and even a helicopter. This year the library also launched a special campaign to provide every student in Shasta County with a library card. The brightly colored cards have already been given to a third of the county’s students. “It’s a great partnership,” says Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator Tom Ramont. “The library can give schools access to a lot of the resources they don’t have money for.”

Yreka

Founded in the 1850s by local women who saw the need for artistic and literary culture in the wake of the gold rush, the richness of the Yreka Library continues to stem from the dedicated commitment of local volunteers. County Librarian Michael Perry calls the Siskiyou county libraries “people-rich,” and Yreka is no exception. From its adult coloring group to its special summer reading program, the library has become a community hub for resources and activities. “Families come in to find a DVD for the night, but the kids also end up finding fun books in the children’s section,” says Perry. “There’s something for everyone, at any stage of life.” Be sure to check out North State Parent magazine’s Going Places events calendar to see what is happening at local libraries each month! Ó

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hat is your favorite flavor? Is it home style, creamy or savory? Ethnic, earthy or spicy? Soup options are practically unlimited! So let’s pull out our stockpots and gear up for a fall-friendly menu. A tasty and nourishing soup usually begins with a good broth or stock. While you can buy premade stock, making a vegetable stock or a bone broth can be both simple and thrifty: • Combine 2 pounds of raw knuckle and marrow bones from a trusted meat market or local ranch with 3 quarts purified water and 1 ounce raw apple cider vinegar; add to a stock pot or slow cooker. The vinegar leaches the minerals from the bones - an important step. • Coarsely chop your choice of veggies to add, such as onions and garlic with skins, carrots and beets with greens, fresh herbs and celery. The stock will be strained later. • Add these to your pot or slow cooker with whole black peppercorns. • Simmer bone broth in your stock pot or set slow cooker on low for 12-24 hours. For vegetable stock, omit the bones and cut the simmer time in half. • Turn off and allow to cool, then strain into glass jars, leaving 2 inches of space from the rim. Sprinkle in your favorite mineral salt to taste (such as pink Himalayan or Celtic grey). • Consume within seven days or freeze for later use. Tip: Freeze in ice cube trays. The cubes will melt easily for your next soup. • There are many variations of bone broth. For example, you may substitute chicken carcass or roasted bones in place of fresh. A daily cup of bone broth has been touted for its many benefits. Bone broth can play an integral part in healing the gut lining, where many health issues linger.

Bone broth is an excellent supply of collagen and many minerals needed to repair joints, muscles and tissues. There are an untold number of benefits to a healthy digestive system in relation to whole-body health. In her book, “Gut and Psychology Syndrome (Gaps),” Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride delves into the topic of digestive health and includes a number of recipes that support healing. Once you’ve created your soup broth, the fun begins. Now it’s time to add your bulk ingredients for any variety of soups. If using meat, cut it into bite-sized pieces and sauté in butter, ghee (clarified butter), coconut oil or another oil or fat of your choice until almost cooked through. Add your hardier vegetables such as root veggies, cauliflower and onions, stir and cover. Add whatever else suits your fancy, such as mushrooms, leeks, leafy greens, soaked and strained legumes and grains such as lentils or black beans, barley, quinoa or rice. Add the desired amount of water and season to taste with fresh or dried herbs, ground spices, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes to an hour. Garnishing your soup with something that has living enzymes is a nice added touch since cooking renders the enzymes in the ingredients inactive. Try some fresh, cultured sour cream, whole plain yogurt, crème fraiche, raw sauerkraut or a side salad. This will bring balance to the meal and support digestion. Tip: make your soup a day or two before you serve it. Soup often tastes better the day after it is made, giving all the flavors time to infuse. Ó

Hannah Kraemer, a resident of Siskiyou County and a graduate of the Nutritional Therapy Association, has a passion for nutrition. During this time of the year, nourishing soup in all its delightful variations is almost on the daily in her household.

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unhealthy time for most people, including children. However, despite all of the decadent dishes, holiday feasts can serve up a host of benefits that can’t be measured in grams of fat or scoops of sugar. By changing perspective and making an intentional shift from overindulgence to healthful decision making, holiday

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hat’s a serious reminder to parents, or expectant parents, that smoking or vaping is something you definitely don’t want affecting your health. Consider also the effects on a vulnerable child in the care or home of a smoker or vaper. You now have two solid reasons to join others across the nation in the Great American Smokeout on November 17, 2016. They can’t help it – babies and young children are exposed to the harmful effects of tobacco through secondhand and thirdhand smoke. They breathe in secondhand smoke and come into contact with toxins clinging to a smoking parent’s clothing and hair. Health issues like allergies and asthma increase. Very normal things like putting a pacifier in their mouth exposes them to thirdhand smoke. Dr. Harch explains, “Thirdhand smoke is contamination on surfaces and objects due to being in an environment with secondhand smoke. A child touching toys, clothing or bedding, or a baby crawling on carpet in a home where family members smoke – these things are contaminated with thirdhand smoke and the child is exposed.” An array of e-cigarettes, mods, and vape pens are now on the market as an alternative to smoking cigarettes. Dr. Harch acknowledges that reliable scientific data on vaping is still being gathered. But, he sees firm indicators that it can be harmful to your health and dangerous if the vape falls into the hands of curious young children. “Children can be poisoned,” warns Dr. Harch, “if they get their hands on the vaping device or ingest the fluid from the flavor cartridge.” Sometimes parents have to do something very hard to do something very good to protect their children. On November 17th, quit smoking for the day and for the next day. Keep quitting until the wonderful day that it sticks and you can proudly say, “I’m a non-smoker!”

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port “multitasking” mealtimes with activities such as driving or watching TV. Holiday meals, on the other hand, are almost always eaten family-style, with a table full of food, family and friends. Eating meals this way results in more mindful eating patterns, because with fewer distractions, people can pay closer attention to what they put on their plates. When kids learn to appreciate sharing good food with family, they are learning cultural food traditions. Since food is the focus of so many holiday celebrations, these meals can offer people a time to eat in a more relaxed and present manner, a practice that can be continued throughout the year. While turkey and pumpkin pie are commonplace at Thanksgiving, other holiday dishes are more regionally and culturally based, and many are family traditions. Treasured recipes that don’t get prepared the rest of the year are the centerpieces of holiday meals, a time when food culture is passed down to the next generation. A family member’s beloved recipe, like your aunt’s baked macaroni and cheese, dad’s homemade gravy, or grandma’s special candied yams, can help create anticipation of favorite foods and excitement about cooking that lingers throughout the year. What do you most look forward to? Green bean casserole or glazed carrots? Dinner rolls or cornbread? Sauerkraut or cranberry sauce? Traditional breadcrumb or oyster stuffing? Mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes? It is easy to overindulge during the holiday season, but many traditional holiday foods are exceptionally nutritious. When you reach for seconds, choose options such as sweet potatoes, winter squash, cranberries or turkey, and remember that you don’t have to eat it all in one sitting; leftovers are part of the fun. Hopefully in your family, holidays are also a time when people don’t cut corners with ingredients. For these meals, people prepare dishes from scratch, spend more time in the kitchen and do whatever it takes to put the best food on the table – a practice that could be continued for everyday meals. This is often the time when younger generations learn some great cooking skills as well as and the art of cooperation. Who can mash the potatoes? These characteristics of holiday feasts can create memorable food experiences that can foster a lifetime of healthy eating. If you haven’t already established special food traditions, try these healthy ideas at your next holiday feast: • Eat locally – celebrate the farmers who produced each ingredient. • Have everyone contribute a dish to the feast – boost cooking skills. • Prepare treasured family recipes – appreciate your cultural food traditions. Ó

Nick Rose, MS, is a nutrition educator for PCC Natural Markets in Seattle. He writes their monthly “Ask the Nutritionist” leads weekly "Walk, Talk, and Taste" classes, where he reveals the seasonal, sustainable and delicious food choices that are available. Nick has also taught nutrition courses at Bastyr University and his alma mater, Virginia Tech. He is looking forward to healthy holiday eating.

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"We didn't give you the gift of life, but in our hearts we know, the love we feel is deep and real, as if it had been so. For us to have each other is like a dream come true. No, we didn't give you the gift of life, life gave us the gift of you." – Anonymous

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hat does it mean to be adopted? The definition is “to take by choice into a relationship; especially as one's own child.” Many adopted children will tell you that they feel special because their parents made the choice to bring them into their family. Yet society sometimes seeks to expose our differences rather than embrace our similarities. Does it really matter how you got into your family, or just that you are a family? The answer to this question is as personal and unique as your fingerprint. Whether you were adopted or love someone who was adopted, everyone has his or her own experience and story to tell – and we should listen.

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Adoption Through a Child’s Eyes married soon after. I no longer was the only person acclimating to a new family, as my brother and I now gained three new siblings from my dad’s first marriage. Any of my siblings could tell you that our parents loved all of us very much. They did a great job of explaining that although we created our family in a unique way; they loved each of us equally. I got along well with my siblings. Any difficulties we had getting used to each other were very short lived and I don’t remember it ever causing issues in our relationships. Perhaps having a blended family took away from any isolation I could have felt for being adopted. It has never mattered to me who gave birth to me. My parents are the two people who took me into their family and chose to raise me as their child. I think all of my siblings feel the same way – that biology does not determine family; love determines family. I couldn’t imagine growing up with anyone else. I remember clearly as a child the idea that my parents chose me. They went through many pictures and files and met moms and many children. Then chose me! Having been adopted, it is interesting that I have never thought much about it. It never occurred to me that I have a unique perspective that affects my beliefs about adoption. There are so many different aspects: my parents, fitting into family, childhood bullying, birth parents, nature vs nurture, etc. The word “adoption” can have many different stigmas attached to it. Adoption was one of the things I was bullied for as a kid – having red hair being the other main one. I learned at a very young age to take a logical approach to dealing with bullying. Being made fun of for the color of my hair or the fact that my parents chose me instead of giving birth to me meant nothing, but I would still get really offended by these insults. I would come home crying about being adopted. People often don’t even realize how insensitive they are being. I was young and naïve enough to believe that some people have the idea that being adopted somehow makes you less loved. This is the worst stigma that surrounds adoption. It is appalling how many people have this view. I feel that adoption has no impact on the love a parent can feel for their children. This led me to realize that most things said in an attempt to offend me weren’t inherently offensive, but just perceived to be offensive. I may have had different difficulties being an adopted child, but every one of us has unique experiences and I wouldn’t say the adoption had much to do with mine. After all, it’s all I knew. Adoptive parents go through a long, strenuous process with the sole purpose of having a child and loving that child. Foremost, I think any consideration of raising a child is a massive decision and shouldn’t be done without extensive thought. I expect that teaching a child how to live and how to look at life is one of the most difficult and exciting things a person can do. It can be harder for parents to deal with adopted children compared to biological ones, solely because of society’s views. This isn’t to say that adopted children are innately more difficult, but that the perception of adoption itself makes it so. There are lots of questions that arise, which prove the need for countless adoptive parenting books. Children’s books are also a great way to help the child process and understand peer reactions. For any advice regarding parenting I would tell you to go to those sources and a local support group too. I know that explaining adoption to a child is a big worry for parents, but my parents did a great job telling me. There wasn’t just one conversation, but a lifetime of openness and caring. It’s not about knowing the right thing to say and do – sometimes it’s just a feeling. As long as it’s clear that you love your child, that’s really the only 20 important message. Please say you saw it in North State Parent magazine. This helps us grow!

Foster Care & Adoption There are disadvantaged children and youth in our Upper California community that need the help of loving and supportive families. Thousands of children in the state are waiting for adoptive families. Every November, National Adoption Day is celebrated across the nation to finalize thousands of adoptions and raise awareness about the nearly 108,000 children in U.S. foster care who are currently waiting for a loving family to call their own. Contact the agencies listed below to learn how you can make a difference in a child’s life. Learn more at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services webpages: www.childwelfare.gov/fostercaremonth and www.childwelfare.gov/topics/adoption/nam/ Butte County Adoption Services; Facilitates adoptions of abused &/or neglected children in foster care when family reunification efforts fail. Requires dependency court involvement. Prospective adoptive parents can be single or partnered. Home ownership is not required. www.tinyurl.com/ButteCoAdoptions. 202 Mira Loma Dr., Oroville. (530) 538-5119. Butte County Foster Care Licensing; Provides home evaluations for prospective foster parents, issues CA state foster family home licenses, maintains ongoing quality training. www.tinyurl.com/ButteCoFoster. 202 Mira Loma Dr., Oroville. (530) 538-7755. Butte College Foster/Kinship Education Program; Butte County (neighboring counties welcome). Ongoing trainings and workshops such as The Nurtured Heart Approach & Multi-Level Anger Management for caregivers, foster parents, parents, teachers, therapists & social workers. www.butte.edu/fosterkinship. 2480 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico. (530) 897-6235. California Dept. of Social Services Adoptions; Serving Butte, Glenn, Shasta, Siskiyou & Tehama counties. Adoptive families are especially needed for sibling groups & older children. Adoptive parents support groups offered. www.childsworld.ca.gov/pg1306.htm. Chico Regional Office: 520 Cohasset Rd., Ste. 140. (530) 895-6143. Children First Foster Family Agency; Butte, Shasta & Siskiyou Counties. Private, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping change lives by providing a safe place for children to heal in a culture of love, acceptance, and consistency. www.childrenfirstffa.com Offices in Red Bluff, 590 Antelope Blvd. (530) 528-2938; Redding, 2608 Victor Ave., Unit A (530) 722-1022; & Yreka, 490 S. Broadway. (530) 841-1030. Children’s Hope Foster Family Agency; serves 12 North State counties, including Butte, Glenn & Tehama. Provides a wide variety of services & support to foster parents & children. Main office located at 567 Virginia St., Gridley. www.childrenshopeffa.org. (530) 846-4955. Environmental Alternatives; 15 counties served. A nonprofit corporation providing a variety of residential services to neglected, abused, & delinquent children. Programs include foster care, group homes, and transitional housing placement. www.ea.org. 455 W. Main St., Quincy. (800) 655-8350. Krista Foster Homes: Shasta County; A nonprofit Christian agency serving children & families in Shasta County for 24 years. Foster parents are desperately needed. Be the one to make a difference in a child’s life today. www.kristafosterhomes.org 1135 Pine St., Ste. 21, Redding (530) 246-1259. Lilliput Children’s Services; Butte, Glenn, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama & other counties. Foster, adoption & kinship services for domestic adoptions. Adoption support group; post adoption resource center. www.lilliput.org. Chico: 289 Rio Lindo Dr. (530) 896-1920. Redding: 2580 Victor Ave., Ste. C. (530) 722-9092.

Ready for Life Foster Family Agency; Shasta, Trinity, Tehama, Siskiyou, Glenn and Butte counties. Services include fost-adopt. Became a full adoption agency in 2017. Foster children need your love, compassion, understanding & support. Experienced, dedicated & friendly staff works closely with families to insure the success of foster placements in their homes, whether the child needs standard or intensive level care & no matter the length of stay. www.readyforlife.net. 962 Maraglia St., Redding. (530) 222-1826. Remi Vista, Inc.; Butte, Shasta & Tehama counties. Services include foster care, transitional housing, & therapy services for out-of-home & at-risk youth. www.remivista.org. Corporate office: 2701 Park Marina Dr., Redding. (530) 245-5805. Shasta College Foster & Kinship Care Education Program; serves Shasta, Tehama & Trinity counties. Free classes, workshops, conferences for caregivers, designed to meet children’s developmental, emotional, behavioral & educational needs & to develop specialized parenting skills for those caring for children who have been abused & neglected. www.shastacollege.edu (“Community” tab), 1400 Market St., Room 8116, Redding. (530) 339-3611. Shasta County Foster Care, Adoptive & Kinship Care. Redding. Full-service domestic adoption & foster care agency. Children of all ages, backgrounds and abilities await the chance to live, to laugh and to grow in a place they can call home. www.co.shasta.ca.us/index/ hhsa_index/AdoptionsandFosterCare.aspx Foster Care licensing, Adoptions & Kinship care: 2650 Breslauer Way, Redding. (530) 225-5554 or (530) 225-5791. Sierra Forever Families Post-adoptive Services; Serving 8 counties including Glenn & Siskiyou. Post adoption support services for all types of adoption, available to anyone who has adopted through any agency or attorney. Support groups, parent trainings, social activities, resource information, mentoring program & more. www.sierraff.org. 520 Cohasset Rd., Ste. 140, Chico. (530) 879-3861. Youth & Family Programs; Butte & Shasta Counties. Offers a distinctive family-centered team approach to foster care. Provides a full range of support services to children & teens ages infancy-21, their birth families & the agency’s foster parents. www.youthandfamily.info. Redding: 2770 Pioneer Dr. (530) 365-9197, Chico: 2577 California Park Dr. (530) 893-1614. Youth for Change Foster Care Services; Butte County. Full-service foster family agency accredited by the California Alliance of Child and Family Services. Foster parenting options include traditional foster parenting; intensive treatment foster care; transitional housing host parent-mentor; & foster/ adopt. Provides a wide array of services to families & ongoing support to foster parents & youth. www.youth4change.org. 7200 Skyway, Paradise. (530) 877-6764. Check out the North State Parent website for links to these and other supportive services: www.northstateparent.com/ familyresources/family-support/foster-care-adoption.

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Adoption Through a Child’s Eyes

Billie and Arlene Martin, 1946

My mother was adopted up a generation, by Tami Graham

Mom was standing at the kitchen sink with a dishtowel draped over her shoulder, looking out a window in deep thought as I have seen her do so many times. “Mom,” I said, “I have to do a homework project about a family tree and I need your help.” She looked a bit startled when I asked her; like a deer in headlights. The time had come for her to explain a few things. “I am happy to help, but I must tell you there are parts we may not know,” she said with tears in her eyes. “My birth mother left me and my older sister when we were very young, and since my dad was serving in the

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Navy, my grandparents took us girls in. Soon we became very attached to them. My father decided to let his parents adopt us, since he was away for so long.” Now I was the one with the blank stare, trying to decipher what she had just said. She tried to explain it to me with words, but I could only grasp it once she drew it. She drew her grandparents, her parents, and then herself. Then, as if she was a piece on a gameboard, she moved the sketch of herself up a generation, illustrating that it was her grandparents that raised her. Then I asked the first of many tough questions. “Are you saying that the man that I call ‘Uncle Bill’ is not actually your much-older brother, he’s really your father? I was trying to wrap my brain around all of this new information. The family members that I had referred to as cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents were now all mixed up, and my head began to swirl with the idea of presenting this information as a school project. I had already felt like I didn’t fit in and this was just another way for everyone to see me as “different.” I decided to use only my father’s family tree instead. I remember thinking if this was so hard for me to understand, it must have been even harder for my mother to live it. My mom's reality was bittersweet. On one hand she struggled with abandonment from her mother, and on the other hand, she was fortunate enough to have additional family members willing and able to take care of her. I still wonder to this day if this is why my mom spent so much time daydreaming out the window. It was like the 1-year-old girl inside of her was still waiting for her mother to come home. Although she was raised by her own grandparents, my mother Billie still considered herself adopted. To her, the term “adopted” expressed how she felt about being

Billie, Arlene, Els ie and Edward M artin

raised by a couple other than her own birth parents. I often heard her use the term “adapted” family, because that is what actually happened. Her grandparents had willingly stepped in to give my mother and her sister Arlene a stable home. Mom also shared with me how hard it had been to get dropped off at school by a couple who clearly looked too old to be her parents. This was in the 1950’s when it was not commonplace for grey-haired parents to be the ones actively involved in typical school activities. But because her grandparent-parents were retired, they could volunteer more. Children are not always aware that what they say can have lasting consequences on the emotional well-being of others. Luckily, teachers seem to be more supportive of every kind of family unit now. Caregivers should be a voice of reason and help teach compassion and tolerance. 21

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A Teacher's challenge can be a privilege, memories of Mrs. Cindy McPherson by Tami Graham Tiara’s favorite teacher, Mrs. McPherson, decided to teach tolerance of diversity to her first-grade class at Wayne Thomas Elementary school after she adopted a little boy into her own family. This lesson opened a new topic for discussion, and my own daughter, Tiara, was able to share her frustration with not knowing her complete genetic lineage due to adoption. “Love made you who you are, dear Tiara,” Mrs. McPherson had softly said. “We love who you are and it doesn’t matter where you came from.” I often volunteered in that classroom just to be a “fly on the wall,” hearing some amazing conversations and witnessing some truly poignant moments. Mrs. McPherson often read wonderful stories to her class about all kinds of families and some of my daughter’s favorites were A Mother for Choco by Keiko Kasza, and Tell Me Again About The Night I Was Born by Jamie Lee Curtis. This teacher embraced differences and savored the children’s insight during discussions after reading each book. The children thrived in her class and knew that they mattered. It was a safe place to talk about their feelings and really listen to each other. Mrs. McPherson loved to do creative projects, and

I was ready and willing to lend a hand whenever she needed a parent volunteer. The class made family trees using colorful construction paper leaves to represent the children and their family members. This was a traditional fall project that she did and the results were awe-inspiring. Not only were the leaves gorgeous and the trees empowering, but they also offered a chance to talk about many different kinds of family structure. They discussed how amazing it is for a mom or dad to make a choice to embrace another little soul as their very own. It wasn’t a structured tree, like the typical family tree. Mrs. McPherson used to talk about how the root systems stretch far and wide and touched many other trees in the forest. She told us that trees can grow in family circles with the branches of neighboring trees bending and reaching to embrace each other. She continued with her analogy assuring the kids that this makes their real family tree stronger. She used this time to discuss adoption, step parenting, foster care, divorce and the loss of loved ones. I will never forget the sweet stories these kids felt so comfortable sharing and the impact this open and honest “round table” discussion had on my own parenting. It was Mrs. McPherson who had touched that place in my heart where I had unknowingly held the space of my mother’s own feelings of being unwanted. She healed my inner child in ways that I am still very grateful for.

Tami Lavitt with Cindy McPherson stand by a quilt that Tami made from students' drawings to celebrate their love for their teacher who was in love with penguins

One life is connected to so many others. Remember your roots and embrace your neighbors; listen to every voice as if it is the most beautiful one you have ever heard. Ó Tami Graham is proudest of being a mom to her two grown children, Jonah Lavitt and Tiara Lavitt, and is also very honored to be a “mother figure” to many other children, including Violet Carter. Tami’s mother, Billie Martin, and beloved teacher Cindy McPherson have both passed on, but Tami will hold them in her heart forever.

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e’s a little hard to handle.” “He doesn’t listen at all.” That was what we were told in the description we received of the boy I will call “Billy.” We waited in a back room for Billy and his social worker to come into the room. Suddenly, there he was, not looking at us at all, his legs shaking from nerves. Billy actually reminded me of my brother so I felt an immediate connection with him. We said, “yes” and he moved in with us. He was 19 years old and only needed a place to stay until he could fly across the country to be with his mom. That is, he needed time for all of his medications to kick in so he would feel comfortable flying. We quickly realized that Billy was used to getting his way by yelling loudly every time he was asked to do something; but that would soon change. He was with us for three months and during that time we were able to teach him respect for himself and others. Now Billy lives on his own and has a job. For him, that is a big accomplishment. Especially since he was advised by his family to never get a job and to live off of government assistance. We are very proud of him. My husband and I have been involved in group homes and foster care for more than 25 years. In 2000,

we started a foster family agency and began the journey of providing stable, loving, supportive and informed foster parents to children in need. We knew that our experience in foster care had been difficult at times due to the lack of resources and support available to us. We also knew that there was a better way and we were determined to provide it to others. Even if you are not able to open your home to a child in need, there are many ways to get involved in the life a child: 1. Donate your time and resources to a foster family agency near you. 2. Provide support for families who provide foster care. 3. Teach a work skill to an older teen. 4. Volunteer to mentor or tutor a child. 5. Spread the word that the need for foster care is great. November is National Adoption Month. If you are interested in becoming a foster parent or a “fost-adopt” parent in your community, you can call your local county family services department or go through a local foster family agency. Either way, I suggest interviewing with every possible agency to see which is the best fit for your family. Ultimately you will be co-parenting these

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children with the agency you pick, so make sure you know everything there is to know about the agency and how they will help you in everyday matters and in the case of a crisis. I hope you choose to open your home to a child like we did, but if you are not able to, please consider volunteering or donating to your local agencies. Most can use are socks, toys, etc. contact your local agency to inquire about their specific needs. Together we can broaden the legacy of each child we come in contact with, even if it’s just a short time that we spend with them. Please see the foster care and adoption resources page for agencies in your area in this issue of North State Parent or online at: www.northstateparent.com/fostercare Ó

Nena Panza was adopted by her dad when she was 4 years old, giving her a "real" last name and fostering her compassion for the "down and out." Nena is CEO and administrator of Ready for Life Foster Family Agency in Redding, where she and her husband have created a safe, supportive and consistent place for foster children and the families who open their hearts and homes to them.

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ore than a decade ago, Dale Dougherty and Sherry Huss noted that our increasingly consumer-focused society often disregards the fundamental human activity of creating. From this notion came the idea for the first Maker Faire, which took place in the Bay Area in 2006. The goal of the faire was to offer a community-based learning environment to inspire everyone to become a “maker.” Since then, Maker Faires have become a global phenomenon, expanding to cities around the world such as Tokyo, Rome and Detroit. Mini Maker Faires have also become a growing trend, one that has now reached to Northern California and Southern Oregon.

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The term “maker” is nonexclusive and incorporates people from many seemingly unrelated fields such as science, engineering, education, entrepreneurship, technology and art. As Ada Rappeport, co-chair of the Shasta County Mini Maker Faire explains, “This event not only allows makers to connect with the community, but to find one another, which is so important for them to be able to inspire and encourage each another.” The faire is open to the public and takes place from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12th, at the Redding Civic Auditorium. Thanks to the generous support of Shasta Col-

lege, kids and teens ages 18 and under can attend the faire for free. The cost for ages 19 and up is $10. “We want to expose kids to things they didn’t even know existed,” Rappeport explains. “Something they see may ignite an unexpected passion.” Upon entering the faire, children will receive a “passport” which can be stamped at makers’ booths for prizes. Kids will also have the opportunity to participate in team challenges to build a mini race car, a helmet for a raw egg, a sculpture incorporating dry ice, or a bridge made of pasta. Visitors of all ages will enjoy the incredible displays and activities offered by makers. Danny Scheible, the Sacramento artist who invented “Tapigami,” will instruct 24

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Mini Maker Faires Set To Inspire & Amaze in Redding & Ashland visitors on the art of rolling masking tape. Pieces created by visitors will then be used as part of a group installation at the faire. This activity allows visitors to participate in the creative process, inspiring people to appreciate art in a new way and become makers themselves. “So often we see the end product and not the construction process,” says Rappeport, “We want people to see the messy process of making.” *Note: visit www.makerfaireshasta.com for more details & to preregister for dry ice sculpture and pasta bridge activities.

Rogue Valley Mini Maker Faire in Ashland – Saturday, Nov. 19th

Greg Dills’ passion for introducing kids to the wonder of making motivated him to direct efforts for the first Rogue Valley Mini Maker Faire. The faire will take place at ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum in Ashland on Saturday Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The faire is free for children under 2 years old and $10 for children and adults ages 2 and up. Dills, who works as a volunteer coordinator at ScienceWorks, values the life-long skills kids can develop through making. “We provide tools, then allow them to think and experience on their own, which builds their confidence and independence as they grow up,” Dills says, “If adults do everything for kids, they will never be able to do things on their own.”

To this end, a local mechanic shop will facilitate a “car take-apart”, teaching kids to use real tools safely as they disassemble two cars. With the help of other local makers, kids and adults can experience a Frasca 141 airplane simulation, ride different kinds of machines, make bath balms and soaps, build Lego structures and learn “upcycle” art techniques. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to meet inspiring young makers at the booths of the Ashland High School and Central Oregon Community College robotics clubs. Several well-known makers will also share their crafts. Joan Horvath and Rich Cameron, authors of 3-D Printed Science Projects, will demonstrate 3-D printing. Annika Schindler, LAIKA costume fabricator for stop-motion movies including The Boxtrolls will demonstrate costume creation. Scheible will make a group “Tapigami” installation at the faire as well. “It’s show-and-tell for everyone,” Dills says, “Hobbyists of all kinds can bring their work out for the community to see.” *Note: See www.roguevalleymakerfaire.org for more details. Ó Jenna Christophersen loves making greeting cards and anything that yarn can turn into. She values seeing how the arts inspire, inform, and enrich seemingly unrelated fields like science and math.

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In Redding, the talented students of the University Preparatory School (U-Prep) present their fall musical Anything Goes, a brilliant example of classic musical theatre with epic tap dancing, an unforgettable Cole Porter score, and a wonderfully unexpected and romantic happy ending. See the 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th (Shasta County).

The Farm City Celebration Harvest Festival in Chico is a free family-fun educational event featuring an array of hand-on activities. Enjoy the day at the home of Chico's first farmer, John Bidwell. See the 5th (Butte County).

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Adventures In PreColumbian Archaeology; Redding. What do Indiana Jones & Lara Croft have in common with real life art collectors & archaeologists? Learn about archaeology, the history & culture of collecting ancient art & artifacts, & the complexities of PreColumbian cultures as you view priceless artifacts from Turtle Bay’s collection. Wed-Fri, 9am-4pm & Sat-Sun, 10am4pm; thru 1/4. Free w/ Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Bountiful Harvest: From Land To Table; Redding. Oregon artist Betty LaDuke’s bright, colorful paintings explore & celebrate Oregon’s agricul-

tural bounty & those who plant, tend & harvest it. Interpretive information offers in-depth stories of the people portrayed in the art. Wed-Fri, 9am-4pm, Sat & Sun, 10am-4pm, Thru 1/8. Free w/ Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Chico Through Time Exhibit; Chico. Learn about Chico’s history with a focus on 12 themes. Kids love exploring an interactive 1900’s classroom, can imagine being a jeweler at “Clifford’s Jewelry,” & learn about directing planes by listening to Chico Air Traffic Control recordings. There’s plenty more for adults to love too! Th-Sun, 11am-4pm. $3-$5. Chico Museum, 141 Salem St. (530)891-4336. Find Your Park - Find Your Heart; Redding. Our region boasts the deepest lake in North America, the tallest trees in the world, a dam dedicated by John F. Kennedy, volcanic landscapes, an underground river, and a WWII internment camp; all are National Park properties. Explore these parks in the comfort of Turtle Bay Museum & investigate what makes each site special. Wed-Fri, 9am-4pm, Sat & Sun, 10am-4pm, thru 1/8. Free w/ Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Parrot Playhouse: Lories!; Redding. Walk through an interactive aviary featuring beautiful Australian lorikeets; feed colorful birds from your hand. Wed-Fri, 9:30-11:45am & 1-4pm; Sat & Sun, 10:30-11:45am & 1-4pm. Free w/park admission, $12-$16. Nectar cups $1. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Selections From The Collection; Redding. In honor of the centennial of Jon Schueler’s birth, Turtle Bay features works from Schueler together with works by some of his contemporaries. Wed-Fri, 9am-4pm & Sat-Sun, 10am-4pm; thru 1/8. Free w/ Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Take Flight; Redding. An exploration into the creative process of flight. Combines historical informa-

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tion with hands-on activities to engage people of all ages in creating their own flying experience while learning fundamental principles of flying. Thru 1/4, Wed-Fri, 9am-4pm, Sat & Sun, 10am-4pm. Free w/ Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.

MONTH-LONG & SPECIAL HOLIDAY EVENTS

Creek Rd. (530)222-2206. Food For Fines at Shasta County Public Libraries. The Shasta Public Libraries presents their annual “Food for Fines” campaign. Exchange one can of food for $1 off library fines from Oct 31-Nov 21 at all Shasta County branch libraries. (530)245-7250.

PROGRAMS REGISTRATION

A Holiday Experience Christmas Tree Lot Fundraiser; Redding. Select your perfect Christmas tree & enjoy the spirit of Christmas with hot cocoa, cider, sweets, Santa, horses, carolers, a photographer & more! This 3rd annual community fundraiser benefits a local charity. Starts Nov 25 & runs thru 12/22, weekdays 11am-8pm & weekends 9am8pm. Located at Kent’s Market, 8080 Airport Rd. (530)515-2129. Avenue Of Lights Drive-Thru; Orland. This muchloved13th annual mile-long Christmas light display event will feature new displays along the route. The North Pole Lodge will be open to further the Christmas spirit; enjoy refreshments, view beautifully decorated trees & displays, & have your picture taken with Santa. Dec 14-18, 5:30-9pm. $12 per vehicle. Glenn County Fairgrounds, 221 E Yolo St. (530)865- 1709. “Basecamp Boulders” Climbing Gym; Mt. Shasta. Climbing fun! Multiple routes in a bouldering room with about 600 square feet of climbing surface. All ages welcome; 14 & under with parent supervision. Open daily. M-W, 10am-5pm, Th-Sun, 10am-5pm. $5/day pass, $40/monthly pass; shoe rental $4. Shasta Base Camp, 308 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-2359. Children & Teens Drawing Classes, Redding. Students ages 5-18 learn shading, perspective, figure drawing & more. New students are welcome to join any time. M/T/Th, varied class times (call for info), thru May 26. $50/month (4 classes). All Fired Up Paint it Yourself Ceramic Studio, 1818 Churn

November Swim School; Redding. In these swim lessons, children learn confidence in the aquatic environment as they become accustomed to submerging in water, blowing bubbles, moving about comfortably, & how to safely have fun. Ages 0-12. Monthly classes, Mon & Wed morning, afternoon & evening classes; times vary by level. $40-$45/ session. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Youth Basketball Registration Open For All Abilities; Anderson. Kids in grades 1st-6th can learn basic skills, teamwork & sportsmanship while having fun. Practices begin Dec.; games on Saturdays in Jan. & Feb. Special Needs All Play (SNAP) program available as well for all ages. Reg by Nov 11. $35, some scholarships available. City of Anderson, 1887 Howard St. (530)378-6656. Youth Ice Hockey Program; Mt. Shasta. Sign up for hockey for ages 4 & up, all levels welcome. Learn-to-Skate classes offered. Adult programs too. Evening practices on weekdays, & weekend games, thru Feb 26. Some equip. available for use. See rink website for details. Siskiyou Ice Rink, Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Dr. (530)925-4368. Youth League Bowling; Redding. Children, teens (& adults) can learn to bowl in a safe & fun environment from a certified instructor. Join anytime; call for info. Shasta Lanes, 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773.

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GOING PLACES NOVEMBER

TUESDAY

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Beginning Sign Language Class; Paradise. 11:30am-1:30pm. Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Cheap Skate Night At Cal Skate; Chico. This fun night of roller skating features weekly themes, games & family “hits” music. All ages. 6:30-8:30pm. $6, includes skate rental. 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra cheerleading skills practice, or prepare to be an All Star. Learn tumbling skills, jumps, motions & flexibility. For all ages & abilities. $55/mo or $15/class. T/Th, 3:30-5pm. Chico Cheer All Stars Gym, 13306 Cabin Hollow Ct., Suite #120. (530)894-CCAS. Family Special Needs Pot Luck & Support Group – In Spanish; Chico. Raising a child with special needs is challenging; this group helps build a supportive network & opportunity to share. Children welcome; homework help & childcare provided. 1st Tues. Dinner provided; bring something extra to share. Potluck 5:30pm; group meets 6-8pm. ARC, 2030 Park Ave. (530)891-5865 x204. Homework Help At Chico Library. Dedicated volunteers are available to help students with homework on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 3pm-5pm. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Knit-Crochet Club At Oroville Library. Bring your project to work on while enjoying the company of other yarn enthusiasts. Tue, 4-6pm. Free. 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Newborn Parenting Class: “Baby Massage Basics”; Chico. In today’s class parents with babies 0-3mos learn techniques for massaging their babies. The class series promotes infant wellness & safety with current info - new topic each week. 10:30am12pm. $15/class (free if you delivered at Enloe). Enloe’s Mother & Baby Education Center, 251 Cohasset Rd. #120. (530)332-3970. Play Chess At Chico Library; Chico. Learn to play chess with Chico Library teen volunteers. All ages welcome. Tue, 3-5pm. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Preschool Storytime At Chico Library. Stories, songs & crafts for ages 3-5. Two Tues sessions: 10am & 11am. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Reading Hero Storytime; Oroville. Trained volunteers bring stories alive for kids of all ages. It’s lots of fun! Tues & Wed, 3-4pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Enjoy fun ongoing hands-on science enrichment activities with your young child. Ages infants – 5yrs welcome! Mon & Tues, 10:30am-12pm. $7/hr drop-in or $5/hr w/class card; feel free to bring a snack. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun of BMX racing, including Strider races. Practices Tue (5:30-7pm, $5); Racing on Thu (reg 6pm, racing 7pm; $5) & Sun (reg 4pm, racing 5pm; $10); weather permitting. All ages. Free to watch. 2352 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. (530)566-1269. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on fun with your child in drop-in Montessori environment. Learn ways to follow your child’s lead, & enjoy time playing together. Ages infants - 5yrs. M/Tu/ Th/F, 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm. $7/hr drop-in; $5/hr w/punch card – feel free to bring a snack. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101.

SHASTA COUNTY

Adventure Recreation Open Gyms; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. Tue/Th/Fri, 10am-12pm & Sat, 1-3pm. $5/2-hr session. 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235. Beginning Foil Fencing For Youth: Redding. Students ages 8 & up will learn footwork, blade work, timing, strategy, the eight parries, & simple attacks. Fencing gear required. Tuesdays, 6-8pm, 11/1-29. $27/full sesson, by pre-reg. Caldwell Recreation Center, 56 Quartz Hill Rd. (530)225-4095. Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All bikes & ages welcome. $60/year membership, races Tue ($5) & Fri ($10), 6-7pm, weather permitting. Margaret

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Polf Park, Shasta Dam Blvd. (530)526-3836. Chess Group Fun; Redding. Whether new to the game or wanting to practice, this is the place for you. Players enjoy games of chess while instructors observe, give advice & facilitate the fun. All ages. Tues, 6-7:30pm. Free, everyone’s welcome. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Family Jump Time At Rare Air; Redding. Bring the whole gang for a jumping experience in a fun-filled environment – it’s healthy, active fun. Choose your 2-hour jump time Tuesdays between 2-8pm. $10/ person (min. 2 jumpers). Rare Air Trampoline Park, 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206. Foxtail Flippers Gymnastics Classes; Anderson. Participants ages 6-11 develop skills for basic flips & tricks, such as backward rolls, front flips, round-offs & cartwheels. Choose Tu, 4-5pm or Th, 5-6pm. $56/ month, by pre-reg. Adventure Recreation, 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235. G-Force Gymnastics Tuesday Classes; Redding. Kinder-gym (ages 3-5): intro to tumbling & trampolines; learn safety, basic skills & social interaction, 4-4:45pm, $45/mo; Tumble-fun (ages 6 +), intro to trampoline & tumbling with a focus on strength, nutrition & fun skills for exercise, 4-5pm, $50/mo. 2629 Bechelli Lane. (530)227-4831. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Little ones have a blast with trampolines, foam pits, tumble tracks & much more. Ages 5 & under. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. $5/child; supervised free play. 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Lil’ Chefs Class; Redding. A fun & educational cooking experience for ages 3-5. Lil’ Chefs learn about following directions, shape & sensory exploration, develop fine motor skills, & more. Tuesdays, 9-10am. $20/mo (Y members Free + $2 materials fee/class). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622 Major Foxtails Flippers Gymnastics Classes; Anderson. Participants work on drills & skills that lead to more challenging flips, tricks & twists. Ages 12-18. Choose Tu or Th, 6-7:30pm. $78/month, by pre-reg. Adventure Recreation, 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235. Mini Artists Classes At YourArt Studio; Redding. In these ongoing art classes for young children, participants sing songs to learn about finger placement on media. In each class, students learn to draw a project using a special step-by-step technique. Ages 2.5-5. Tues, 10-10:30am, thru May. $20/month or $7/dropin. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave. (530)605-0430. Mornings With Mommy; Redding. A fun, easy way to enjoy activities with your children & meet other moms. Activities include crafts, sensory table, fine & gross motor activities, storytime, music, educational toys, & snack. Ages 0-5 & caregivers. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 9-10am. $5 per family, by pre-reg. Mount Calvary Lutheran Church & School, 3961 Alta Mesa Dr. (530)221-2451. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Tuesday Open Gyms; Redding. All ages can practice their skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 7-8pm. $5/child. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Paint A Story Classes; Redding. For young artists up to age 5. Tuesdays, 10:30-11am. Free! Co-sponsored by First 5 Shasta. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave., Ste B. (530)605-0430. Prenatal Yoga; Redding. All stages of pregnancy are welcome. Connect with your changing body, build strength & flexibility, increase stamina, improve balance & circulation, learn to use breath to manage pain, & meet other expectant moms. Tues, 10:45–11:45am. $80/10-class punch card; Y members free. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Read & Create Story Time; Redding Library. Focusing on art themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Th, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Shasta Skippers Jump Rope Tryout Class; Redding. Kids are invited to join Redding’s Shasta Skippers jump rope team. This class is for beginning to intermediate jumpers. Learn tricks, endurance, speed & double-dutch skills with the goal of becoming part of the Shasta Skippers team. Ages 8-18. Tuesdays,

GOING PLACES NOVEMBER 6-7pm,Nov 1-29. $25. Shasta Meadows Gym, 2825 Yana Ave. (530)225-4095. Storytime; Redding. Weekly storytime geared for ages 0-5, all ages welcome. Tu,10-10:30am. Shasta Community Health Center’s Pediatrics waiting room, 1035 Placer St. (530)229-5124. Teen Advisory Board Meeting; Redding Library. Join the team & help plan teen programs at the library during fun meetings. Community service hours available. Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Free, by application. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7261. Toddler-Fit; Redding. Toddler have an exciting time with bubble-wrap roads, towers to crash, & more during 45 minutes of energy-burning, stimulating & encouraging fun. A great, safe & padded place for toddlers to run around, tumble, interact & play. Ages 1-4. 10:30-11:15am or 11:30-12:15pm. $4/child. Prime Martial Arts, 1161 Hilltop Dr. (530)605-4777. Youth Martial Arts Classes; Redding. Children ages 6-12 increase their skills & self-confidence as they learn punches, kicks & blocks. All skill levels welcome; must be able to identify right & left hands. $35/ mo (Y members $20). Tu or Th, 6:30-7:30pm. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Beginning Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. Learn the smooth & Latin dances, & how to lead or follow. Fun, supportive environment develops technique & skills. Solo dancers welcome. All ages. Tu, 6:45-7:45pm $7/class; $5/youth; $20/4 classes, members $20/8 classes. Mt. Shasta Wellness Center, 633 Lassen Ln. (530)926-6010. Grow & Learn Play Group; Weed. Facilitator Julie Eckert brings years of early childhood education experience & believes in teaching a love of learning through exploration, discovery & play. Come enjoy creative fun with your child. Children take home a book to keep. Geared for ages 0-5. Tues, 10-11:30am. Free, drop ins welcome. Family & Community Resource Center of Weed, 260 Main St.

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(530)938-9914. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.

TEHAMA COUNTY

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

WEDNESDAY BUTTE COUNTY

Babies Love Books At Chico Library; Chico. Babies ages 18 months & younger will enjoy this special story time. Wed, 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Homework Help At Chico Library. Dedicated volunteers are available to help students with homework on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 3pm-5pm. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. “Just For Fun” Toddler/Preschooler Activities; Chico. Children ages 2-5 & their parents enjoy fun hands-on enrichment activities. Wed, 10:30am12pm. $7/hr drop-in or $5/hr w/class card; bring snack. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Kooky Birds Skate Lesson & Session; Chico. Young skaters can take a skate class & have fun skating after. Taught by a certified instructor from the Chico Artistic Skate Club. Ages 8 & under. W, 9:30-11am. $5.50, includes skates, parents skate free. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Lecture: Cosmic Horror Stories: Stellar Deaths & More!; Chico. Presented by Tiara Diamond, NASA postdoctoral program fellow, Goddard Space Flight Center, Maryland. This is the final presentation of the Museum Within Walls lecture series, “Impact -

Strikes, Hits, and Near Misses.” All ages. 7:308:30pm. $3; students & members free with student ID or membership card. Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade. (530)898-4121. Reading Hero Storytime; Oroville. Trained volunteers bring stories alive for kids of all ages. It’s lots of fun! Tues & Wed, 3-4pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Tiny Tumbling Class; Chico. Children ages 2-8 learn basic tumbling skills & flexibility. Focus is on having fun while learning basic technique & drills using the tumble track, spring floor & pit. Wed, 4-4:30pm. $35/mo or $15/class. Chico Cheer All Stars Gym, 13306 Cabin Hollow Ct., Suite #120. (530)894-CCAS. What’s Going On Wednesdays Kids Activity; Gridley Library. Enjoy creative craft-making. 2-3:30pm. 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323.

6+): intro to trampoline & tumbling, 6-7pm, $50/ mo; Middle school power tumble enhances skills for cheer & gymnastics; 7-8pm, $50/mo. 2629 Bechelli Lane. (530)227-4831. IEP Prep Training; Redding. Parents, learn what to expect during an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting & how to use this document to plan for your child’s education. 10am-12pm. Free. Presented by Rowell Family Empowerment. 2701 Old Eureka way, suite 2i. (530)226-5129. Music & Me Classes; Redding. A wonderful program that incorporates movement while introducing music to children. Stimulates personal growth, creative expression & skill development through hands-on learning. Ages 1-5. Mon or Wed, 9-10am. $20/mo (Y-members free). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Wed. Open Gym; Redding. Ages 8 & up can practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym. 7-8pm. $5. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Parent Group: Discipline That Works; Redding. Free parent support group that’s based on the Triple P positive parenting program. Parents & others caring for children share ideas, support & info. Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm, year-round. Free, drop-ins welcome, childcare avail. Bridges to Success Cottage, 1544 Magnolia St. (530)225-0350. Read & Play Story Time; Redding Library. This innovative story time focuses on sensory practices. Children of all ages welcome, especially those with special needs. Wed, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Square Dancing; Anderson. Remember how much fun it was to square dance? Bring the family to learn how. Beginning lessons Wednesdays, 7-8pm; stay & dance until 9:30pm. Ages 5 & up. First 3 classes free for all to try, then $6/person. Drop-in okay. Community Center, Anderson City Hall, 1887 Howard St. (530)378-6656.

GLENN COUNTY

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

SHASTA COUNTY

Alateen Meeting; Redding. For teens (ages 12-20) who are affected by someone else’s drinking. Provides a safe place to share feelings with other teens who understand. Offers tools & support. Wed, 6:30-7:30pm. Free. Drop in, or call for info. First United Methodist Church, South & East Sts. Call or text (530)355-9470. Artistic Gymnastics Classes; Redding. Boys & girls ages 4-12 learn floor, bars, beam & vault, & trampoline. 3 hourly classes between 4-7pm. $50/ mo. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. G-Force Gymnastics Wednesday Classes; Redding. Kinder-gym (ages 3-5): intro to tumbling & trampolines; learn safety, basic skills & social interaction, 6-6:45pm, $45/mo; Tumble-fun (ages

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Chico Montessori Children's House

814 Glenn St. • (530) 342-5518 www.chicomontessori.com S Ages: 2.9-5 yrs • Times: M-F, 8:30am-4pm or 5:30pm

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Montessori-trained teachers for the development of the whole child. Emphasis on inner motivation, using the child's natural curiosity and delight in discovery. Sessions offered a.m and p.m. Lic# 045406630

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Columbia's Lion Cubs Preschool

10142 Old Oregon Trail • (530) 223-4070 x315 SM Ages: 2-5 yrs • Times: M-F, 7:30am-6pm Our experienced, qualified and nurturing teachers provide for every aspect of your child’s preschool experience. You don’t need to live in the Columbia District for your child to attend. We offer full and half-day programs with small class sizes, hands-on learning, kindergarten readiness, and activities in all areas of learning. Lic# 455403185

Grant Preschool

2477 Forest Ave. • (530) 894-6800 www.kidspark.com DSM Ages: 2-12 yrs • Times: M-Th, 8am-9pm Fri, 8am-11pm, sat, 10am-11pm, Sun, 1pm-6pm Drop-in childcare center with everything kids love! Large, colorful indoor space with tons of room for play. Games, crafts & group activities in a nurturing environment. Affordable hourly rates. No reservation necessary. Lic# 045404701 / 045404702

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

Little Sprouts Preschool

Kids and Me Preschool

15 Overland Ct. • (530) 345-0123 DSM Ages: 2-5 yrs • Times: M-F, 7am-5:30pm ECO Green certified, offering gardening, nature walks, outdoor exploration, kindergarten readiness program, Zoo-phonics®, introduction to Spanish, French and sign language, and fun! Lic# 045405784

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Redding Christian Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten

21945 Old 44 Drive • (530) 547-5600 Ages: 3-5 yrs • Times: M-F, 7:30am-5:30pm mid-August through May www.reddingchristian.com Located just east of Redding in Palo Cedro, our private Christian preschool and pre-kindergarten programs offer a variety of hands-on learning, sensory/motor integration, and academic skill building that focus on spiritual, academic, social and physical development. Our comprehensive pre-kindergarten curriculum challenges students in language arts, number sense, science and social studies, all while instilling a Biblical world view and a life-long love of learning. Lic# 455406244

3695 Churn Creek Rd. • (530) 222-3525 DS Ages: 2-6 years • Times: M-F, 7am-5:30pm www.reddingpreschools.com Quality preschool program in a happy, caring environment. Stimulating and comprehensive curriculum will prepare your child for kindergarten. Clean facility with large outdoor play area in a park-like setting. Lic# 455406526

Lake Center Head Start

375 Lake Blvd., Ste. 200• (530) 510-4825 DSM Ages: 3-5 yrs • Times: M-F, 7:30am-5:30pm We offer children a strong start in life in an environment that fosters respect and a sense of trust. With parents as partners, we provide high-quality programming using a research-based curriculum in appealing, age-appropriate environments. Children develop the confidence they need for school success with the support of our skilled teachers and our holistic approach to children's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. Lic#

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

Montessori Children’s House of Shady Oaks

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

Munchkin University Infant Center & Preschool

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

Shasta Montessori Preschool

10446 Red Bluff Rd., Shasta • (530) 243-1110 M Ages: 3-5 yrs • Times: M-F, 8am-3pm We provide an affordable early Montessori education. We offer a whole child approach that can transition into our Tk-8th grade, free public Montessori school. Lic# 455404192

West Redding Preschool

3490 Placer St. • (530) 243-2225 www.westreddingpreschool.webs.com DSM Ages: 6 wks-12 yrs • Times: M-F, 6:30am-6pm A private accredited academic learning environment. Our goal is to prepare each child today for the educational challenges that they may face tomorrow. Our curriculum focuses on developing each child's academic growth & uniqueness. Lic# 455401406

YMCA Collaborative Preschools

(530) 246-9622 • www.sfymca.org • Ages: 2-5 yrs Now 4 School-site locations: Manzanita • 1240 Manzanita Hills Ave., Redding S Lic #455406288 North Cottonwood YMCA Collaborative Preschool • 19920 Gas Point Rd., Cottonwood S Lic # 455406760 North Cow Creek • 10619 Swede Creek Rd., Palo Cedro S Lic # 455406761 Offered in partnership with local schools. Providing convenient & safe environments designed to build school readiness, self-regulation & social skills. Pre-K, K-Readiness, year-round and schoolyear options. Site offerings vary, call for more information.

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GOING PLACES NOVEMBER Storytime With Simpson University; Redding. Free storytime for young children, coordinated by Simpson University, Shasta Early Literacy Partnership & Mt. Shasta Mall Kids Club. 1st & 3rd Wed, 9:30-10am. Mt. Shasta Mall indoor play area (near Sears), 900 Dana Dr. (530)226-4737. Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Take a docent-led walk to learn about the amazing wild horses & burros living peacefully on a 5,000-acre sanctuary, along with a variety of other animal species & plant life. All ages welcome. Wed & Sat, 10am-4pm, thru Dec. Free. Wild Horse Sanctuary, 5796 Wilson Hill Rd. (530)474-5770.

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Ballroom Dance Classes: Beginning/Intermediate; Mt. Shasta. Learn the smooth & Latin dances, & how to lead or follow. Fun, supportive environment develops technique & skills. Solo dancers welcome. All ages. Wed, 6:45-7:45pm. $7/ adult; $5/youth; $20/4 classes, members $20/8 classes. Mt. Shasta Wellness Center, 633 Lassen Ln. (530)926-6010. Children’s Storytime At Dunsmuir Library. Children of all ages (infants welcome) enjoy stories & a snack. Adult must accompany child. 3:30-4:30pm. 5714 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-2035. Music & Movement; Weed. Ana Fisher facilitates free-play as well as music & movement activities that appeal to young children’s interests & experiences. The program honors the ways that children & families are alike & different. Wednesdays, 10am-11:30am thru Nov 16. Family & Community Resource Center of Weed, 260 Main St. (530)938-9914. Songs & Stories At Mt. Shasta Library. Children ages 0-5 enjoy fun stories & sing along to music. An adult must accompany young children. 10:30am. 515 East Alma St. (530)926-2031. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.

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Creative Art Activities; Chico. Enjoy hands-on art activities with your child in a drop-in Montessori environment. Designed for infants & children through age 5, with their parent or caretaker. Th & Fri, starts 10:30am. $7/hr drop-in or $25/5 classes; bring snack. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Durham Library Storytime. Stories, songs & activities for children 5 & under. 10am. Free. Durham Branch Library, 2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835. Hooks & Needlers Sewing Circle; Paradise. For those who love to knit & crochet; bring your projects. All ages.12pm. Free. Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun of BMX racing, including Strider races. Practices Tue (5:30-7pm, $5); Racing on Thu (reg 6pm, racing 7pm; $5) & Sun (reg 4pm, racing 5pm; $10); weather permitting. All ages. Free to watch. 2352 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. (530)566-1269. Storytime For Ages 5 & Under; Paradise. Songs, story & music geared for ages 0-5. 10am. Free. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. The Producers Musical; Chico. Two characters try to get rich by producing a flop. When it becomes a smash success, the duo’s lives are thrown into

chaos. Ages 16 & older (mature content). Thu, Fri, Sat 7:30pm. Sun 2pm. $16-$22. Chico Theater Company, 166 Eaton Rd. (530)894-3282. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on fun with your child in drop-in Montessori environment. Learn ways to follow your child’s lead, & enjoy time playing together. Ages infants - 5yrs. M/Tu/ Th/F, 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm. $7/hr drop-in; $5/hr w/punch card – feel free to bring a snack. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Toddler Storytime At Chico Library. Stories, songs & action rhymes for ages 3 & under. Two Thursday sessions: 10am & 11am. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. World Dance Class; Chico. Line, circle, & couple dances from around the world. No partners needed. All ages, families encouraged. 6pm. $20/month or $7 drop-in. PV Recreational Center, 2320 North Ave. (530)774-2287.

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

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Preschool Story Hour; Red Bluff Library. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. 9:30am. 645 Madison St. (530)527-0604. School Readiness Playgroup; Cottonwood. Fun, free weekly playgroup for ages 0-5. Includes age-appropriate activities, circle time, singing & much more. 10am. Wednesdays (except school holidays). Evergreen Elementary, Room 30, 19415 Hooker Creek Rd. (530)384-7833.

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AfterSchool Storytime At Chico Library. Stories & crafts for ages 12 & under. Th, 3pm. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Butte Homeschoolers’ Park Day; Chico. Weekly playgroup & support network for homeschooling & unschooling children & parents. Independent & inclusive, all homeschoolers welcome! Th, 1-4pm. Free. Call for location & group info, or find them on Facebook. (530)828-9288. Caregiver Resource & Self-Care Training; Chico. For those caring for someone else’s child or children. Facilitated group offers support, resources, & training for better self-care. 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 11am-1pm. Butte College Skyway Center, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd. (530)897-6235. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra cheerleading skills practice, or prepare to be an All Star. Learn tumbling skills, jumps, motions & flexibility. For all ages & abilities. $55/mo or $15/class. T/Th, 3:305pm. Chico Cheer All Stars Gym, 13306 Cabin Hollow Ct., Suite #120. (530)894-CCAS. Chico Rockstars Toddler/Preschool Music Classes; Chico. Fun music class explores sound, rhythm, movement & other basic music concepts for young children through age 5. Emphasis is on fun! Ages 1-2 (parent-child format): Mon/Sat, 10:30am & Th, 4pm; Ages 3-4: Mon/Sat, 11:15am & Th, 4:30pm. $7/dropin; $25/5 classes; 1st class free. Chico Rockstars, 1382 Longfellow Avenue. (530)809-4932.

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Adventure Recreation Open Gyms; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. Tue/Th/Fri, 10am-12pm & Sat, 1-3pm. $5/2-hr session. 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235. Anderson Library Storytime: Pizza! Enjoy pizza tasting to go with fun “pizza” stories: Pizza Party, and, What Do you Want on Your Pizza? Get creative with a sticker craft & songs too. Pizza provided by Anderson Round Table Pizza. 3:30pm. Free. 3200 W. Center St. (530)365-7685. Bereaved Parents Support Group; Redding. For parents or grandparents grieving the death of a child of any age. 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7-8:30pm. Free, drop-ins welcome. 5-week children & teens grief support groups avail based on need; call for info. Mercy Medical Center Board Room, 2175 Rosaline Ave. (530)245-4070. “Creative Experiences” Classes; Redding. In this fun & evolving process-orientated enrichment class for preschoolers, participants develop motor & cognitive skills needed for kindergarten. Ages 2½-5. Th, 9-10am. $20/mo (Y members free + $2 materials fee per class). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N Court St. (530)246-9622. Families Honoring Our Troops; Redding. New meeting day. This small action & support group works on projects that honor our troops. All are welcome. Meets 1st Th at 6pm. IHOP Restaurant, Hilltop Dr. (530)241-6095. Foxtail Flippers Gymnastics Classes; Anderson. Participants ages 6-11 develop skills for basic flips & tricks, such as backward rolls, front flips, round-offs & cartwheels. Choose Tu, 4-5pm or Th, 5-6pm. $56/ month, by pre-reg. Adventure Recreation, 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235. G-Force Gymnastics Thursday Classes; Redding. Kinder-gym (ages 3-5): Intro to tumbling & trampolines, learn safety & basic skills, enjoy social interaction; 4-4:45pm, $45/mo; Tumble-fun (ages 6 +): Intro to trampoline & tumbling with a focus on strength, nutrition & fun skills for exercise; 4-5pm, $50/mo. Power Tumble, 7-8pm. 2629 Bechelli Lane. (530)227-4831. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Little ones have a blast with trampolines, foam pits, tumble tracks & much more. Ages 5 & under. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. $5/child; supervised free play. 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Little Explorers: Signs Of Fall; Redding. Fall is upon us! Crunchy leaves & cooler weather tell us that the seasons are changing, but what else? Learn about what makes autumn such a special season. Activities & stories provided by museum docents for ages 2-5 & caregivers. Th, 10am. Free w/park admission, $12$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Major Foxtails Flippers Gymnastics Classes; Anderson. Participants work on drills & skills that lead to more challenging flips, tricks & twists. Ages 12-18. Choose Tu or Th, 6-7:30pm. $78/month, by pre-reg. Adventure Recreation, 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Thurs. Open Gyms; Redding. All ages can practice their skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 7-8pm. $5. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Parent & Me Gymnastics Classes; Redding. Children & their caretakers have fun in this time together enjoying gymnastics, songs, dance & play. Promotes motor skills, along with mental & social development. Ages 1-4. Th, 10:30-11:30am. $25/mo (Y members $15/mo). Shasta Family YMCA, 155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Power To Seniors Celebrity Soup Kitchen; Redding. This fantastic event features live entertainment, phenomenal raffle prizes, & local celebrities who will be ladling soup to the public. Funds raised help local senior citizens who need assistance with paying their power bills. All ages. 4:30-7:30pm. $12. Veteran's Hall, 1605 Yuba St. (530)232-5543.

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GOING PLACES NOVEMBER Read & Create Story Time; Redding Library. Focusing on art themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Th, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Teen & Adult Martial Arts Classes; Redding. Ages 13+ increase their skills & self-confidence as they learn punches, kicks & blocks. All skill levels welcome. $45/mo (Y members $25/mo). Tu or Th, 7:30-8:30pm. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St, Redding (530)246-9622. Thankful Thursday At All Fired Up; Redding. Bring in a canned food item today & your studio fee is waived. All ages. 11am-5pm. Ceramic pieces to paint are $6-$30. All Fired Up Ceramic & Art Studio, 1818 Churn Creek Road. (530)226-1638. Toddler-Fit; Redding. Toddlers have an exciting time with bubble-wrap roads, towers to crash, & more during 45 minutes of energy-burning, stimulating & encouraging fun. A great, safe & padded place for toddlers to run around, tumble, interact & play. Ages 1-4. 10:30-11:15am or 11:30-12:15pm. $4/child. Prime Martial Arts, 1161 Hilltop Dr. (530)605-4777. Youth Martial Arts Classes; Redding. Children ages 6-12 increase their skills & self-confidence as they learn punches, kicks & blocks. All skill levels welcome; must be able to identify right & left hands. $35/ mo (Y members $20). Tu or Th, 6:30-7:30pm. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622.

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Intermediate Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. Fun, supportive environment develops technique & skills at the intermediate level. Solo dancers welcome. All ages. Th, 6:45-7:45pm. $7/class; $20/4 classes, members $20/8 classes. Mt. Shasta Wellness Center, 633 Lassen Ln. (530)926-6010. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity develops coordination, flexibility, strength, basic martial arts skills & good manners. Tiny Tigers: Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Taekwondo: Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm.

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Yongmudo: Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. $50/mo, free trial. Mt. Shasta Martial Arts Program, 612-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)859-2024.

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Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multi-discipline class/studio sessions for all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal projects. Th/F 12:30-2:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm, Sat 12:30-2:30pm. $20/drop-in (space allowing), discounted monthly rate; includes materials. Red Bluff Art Gallery, 601 Walnut St. (530)529-1332. School Readiness Playgroup; Corning. Fun free weekly playgroup for ages 0-5 with age-appropriate activities, circle time, singing & much more! Thursdays, 10am (except school holidays). West Street Elementary, K3 Room, 900 West St. (530)824-4111.

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Bilingual Story Garden At Chico Library; Chico Library. Enjoy stories & songs in English & Spanish geared for ages 0-5. F, 10am. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Break Bread With A Farmer Fundraiser; Durham. Enjoy a BBQ tri tip & chicken dinner followed by live music, entertainment & pie auction. $35/individual; $245/table of 7. 6-8:30pm. Patrick Ranch Museum, 10381 Midway, between Chico & Durham. (530)342-4359. Chico International Folk Dance Club; Chico. World line, circle & couple dances. Instruction first, then dancing to songs requested. 1st Fri, 7:30pm. $2/ person. Chico Creek Dance Centre, 1144 W. First St. (530)774-2287. Creative Art Activities; Chico. Enjoy hands-on art activities with your child in a drop-in Montessori environment. Designed for infants & children through age 5, with their parent or caretaker. Th & Fri, starts 10:30am. $7/hr drop-in or $5/hr w/punch card; bring snack. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101.

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Dollar Night At Chico Cheer Gym; Chico. $1 = 1.5 hours of fun! Play, tumble or perfect your cheer skills. Use the gym & equipment to practice any level of tumbling or stunts. Come on your own or with your group or team. $1, + signed release form. Fri, 6-8pm. Chico Cheer All Stars Gym, 13306 Cabin Hollow Ct., Suite #120. (530)894-CCAS. Family Swim; Chico. Everyone’s invited to swim in a great indoor facility. Parent supervision required. All ages; under 3yrs must wear swim diapers. 5-8pm. $2/person. Chico WaterSprites, 2280 Ivy St., Suite 110. (530)342-2999. Fantastic Friday Playgroup; Chico. An entire gym is open for play, for ages walking-5yrs with an adult (max 2 kids per adult). 1st & 3rd Fridays, 10am12pm. $15 (members $5); siblings +$1. Athletic Horizons, 415 Otterson Dr. (530)893-4967. Nurturing Parenting Training; Chico. This free parenting method training runs 9am-4pm on Nov 4 & 5. Come one or both days. Butte College Skyway Center, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd. (530) 897-6235. Story, Music & Art; Paradise. A creative time for ages 8 & under. 2:30pm. Free. Paradise Branch Library, 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. Teen/Top 40 Night At Cal Skate; Chico. Open to everyone! Bring your friends and have fun roller skating to great music. Dancing may be offered too. All ages. Fridays, 7-10:30pm. $7/2hrs-$7.25/2.5hrs, skate rental $2-$3. 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Time Out For Moms; Chico. Program designed to provide support & encouragement to mothers of babies & young children. Childcare provided. Fridays, 9-11am, thru 5/19. $50/program year; first two visits free. Bidwell Presbyterian Church, 208 W. 1st St. (530)343-1484. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy hands-on fun with your child in drop-in Montessori environment. Learn ways to follow your child’s lead, & enjoy

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time playing together. Ages infants - 5yrs. M/Tu/Th/F, 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm. $7/hr drop-in; $5/hr w/punch card – feel free to bring a snack. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. World Dance Party With Troika; Chico. Your whole family can learn line, circle & couple dances from around the world. Live music by Troika, plus favorite recordings. All ages. 7:30pm. $7-$10 donation suggested. Chico Grange, 2775 Nord Ave. (530)774-2287. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Black-light bowling with music. Fri/Sat, 9pm-1am. $12.19/person/2hrs, includes shoes; or $3.89/game + $3.59/shoe rental. Orchard Lanes, 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257. The Producers Musical; Chico. Ages 16 & older (mature content). 7:30pm. See the 3rd.

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Mom To Mom: Postpartum Support Group; Orland. This free group is perfect for moms with newborns up to age 4. Offered by North Valley Doulas & Orland Free Library. 10-11:30am. Orland Free Library, 333 Mill St. (530)334-6831.

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Adventure Recreation Open Gyms; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. Tue/Th/Fri, 10am-12pm & Sat, 1-3pm. $5/2-hr session. 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235. After School Art Enrichment Classes; Redding. In this fun & stress free art enrichment class children draw a project using a special step-by-step technique while engaging with a variety of media. A new project each week! Ages 4-14. Fri, 3:15-4:15pm, thru 5/30. $36/month; $12/drop-in. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave., Ste B. (530)605-0430. Animal Aviation Program; Redding. Many aviation technologies started in the natural world by observing birds and other flighted creatures. Learn about some of Turtle Bay’s “winged wonders” in an up-close experience. Thursdays & Sundays at 1:30pm. Free with Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Animal Parade; Redding. Take a stroll with Spike the porcupine, Sweet Pea the skunk, & other Turtle Bay animal celebrities as one of them leads the way through the park. Fridays at 1:30pm, weather permitting. Free with Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Barracuda-Stingrays Swim Club; Redding. This program will refine your child’s swimming skills & prepare them for competitive swimming. Experienced swim coach will help participants learn swim strokes, flip turns, & starts. Ages 6-18. Fridays, 4-5:15pm. $35/mo (Y members $25). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N Court St. (530)246-9622. Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All bikes & ages welcome. $60/year membership, races Tue ($5) & Fri ($10), 6-7pm, weather permitting. Margaret Polf Park, Shasta Dam Blvd. (530)526-3836. Children’s Cinema At The Redding Library: The Fox & The Hound. This family movie is a Walt Disney Pictures production, rated G. Free, includes popcorn! 4pm. Children’s Storyroom at the Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Family Fun Night Roller Skating; Redding. Great night of family fun & exercise featuring music of the 70s & 80s. Safe & supervised. All ages. Fri, 7:3010pm. $5, includes skates. Viking Skate Country, 735 Auditorium Dr. (530)246-3900. Family Kickboxing Classes; Redding. Bring the whole family for healthy Friday evening fun. Enjoy conditioning & strengthening activities; learn kicks & punches with punching bags. Ages 5 & up. $15/ class/per family (Y members free). Fri, 4-5pm. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza & soda. Ages 4 & up. Sun, Mon & Fri, 6:30-8:30pm. $50/lane up to 5 people, then $5/pp up to 8 players, includes shoes; must pre-reg. Shasta Lanes, 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Little ones have a blast with trampolines, foam pits, tumble tracks & much more. Ages 5 & under. Tu/Th,

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SISKIYOU COUNTY

Christmas Yard Sale; Mt. Shasta. Get a good deal on new or slightly used holiday decorations & toys. Bake sale too! Proceeds benefit the Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum. Exhibits will be open during the sale. All ages. 10am-4pm. Free admission. Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum, 1 North Old Stage Rd. (530)926-5508. The Wizard Of Oz Musical; Weed. This musical adventure is a family classic sure to delight & inspire. Meet Dorothy, the Lion, Tin Man, Scarecrow & more as Dorothy gets her wish to travel to a different world, only to realize there’s no place like home. All ages. 7pm. College of the Siskiyous Kenneth Ford Theater, 800 College Ave. (530)926-3000.

TEHAMA COUNTY

Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. This multi-discipline class/studio sessions is open to all ages & skill levels. Includes time to work on personal projects. Th/F 12:30-2:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm, Sat 12:302:30pm. $20/drop-in (space allowing), includes materials; discounted monthly rate. Red Bluff Art Gallery, 601 Walnut St. (530)529-1332. School Readiness Preschool Playgroups; Red Bluff. Fun, free weekly Friday morning playgroups offering age-appropriate activities, circle time, singing & more! Two age sessions: Ages 0-2, 9am; Ages 3-5, 10am. Jackson Heights Elementary School, Room 21, 225 Jackson St. (530)527-7214.

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Book Sale; Chico. Find great books at low prices at this fundraising event hosted by Chico Friends of the Library. Saturdays, 9-11:30am. Chico Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Book Sale; Paradise. At this twice-monthly sale, purchase gently-used books at bargain prices. Hosted by Paradise Friends of the Library. 10am-3pm. Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Build Your Own Worm Bin Workshop; Durham. Learn about vermicomposting & its benefits for your garden; create a functioning worm bin with worm residents to take home. All ages. 1st Saturday, 10am. Mention North State Parent for special cost of $35 (normally $50), pre-reg. The Worm Farm, 9033 Esquon Rd. (530)894-1276. Chico Rockstars Toddler/Preschool Music Class-

es; Chico. Fun music class explores sound, rhythm, movement & other basic music concepts for young children through age 5. Emphasis is on fun! Ages 1-2 (parent-child format): Mon/Sat, 10:30am & Th, 4pm; Ages 3-4: Mon/Sat, 11:15am & Th, 4:30pm. $7/dropin; $25/5 classes; 1st class free. Chico Rockstars, 1382 Longfellow Avenue. (530)809-4932. Farm City Celebration Harvest Festival; Chico. Free family-fun event! Activities include kids arts & crafts, interactive animal displays, butter churning, a bounce house, antique & modern farm equipment, food booths, nutrition education, bee demos, tours of the historic Bidwell Mansion, a plant sale, horse-drawn carriage rides, food, & much more. 10am-2pm. Bidwell Mansion, 525 Esplanade. (530)518-9914. Grandparenting Class; Chico. Becoming a grandparent is an exciting time. Join other grandparents & learn infant-child CPR techniques, infant “safe sleep” recommendations, benefits of breastfeeding, & tips on ways to support your adult child & his/her new family. 12-2pm. $35, pre-reg. Enloe Mother & Baby Ed. Center, 251 Cohasset Rd., Suite #120. (530)332-3970. Humane Heroes Workshop; Chico. A fun & educational interactive workshop designed to get kids involved with the animals at Butte Humane Society. Be an animal advocate, learn about animal behavior & handling. Ages 6-15. 1st Saturday, 1pm. Free, by pre-reg. BHS Educational Center, 2156 Pillsbury Rd., Ste 150B. (530)343-7919, x109. Infant/Pediatric CPR Class; Chico. Learn to make your child’s environment safe, how to prevent the most common childhood accidents, & infant/child CPR techniques. 9-11am. Adults only. $35/person, pre-reg. Enloe Mother & Baby Ed. Center, 251 Cohasset Rd., Suite #120. (530)332-3970. Japanese Storytime; Chico. Monthly program features classic tales of Japan, Kamishibai (“paper-theater”), & Japanese songs & crafts. 1st Saturdays, 1pm. Free. Chico Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Nurturing Parenting Training; Chico. This free parenting method training runs 9am-4pm on Nov 4 & 5. Come one or both days. Butte College Skyway Center, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd. (530) 897-6235. Roo’s Zoo Kids’ Skate Session; Chico. Join Roller-Roo in a specially designed session for kids 10 & under; little ones in strollers welcome too. 10:30am12:30pm. $6.25/child, includes quad skate rental; parents skate free. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Saturday Farmers Market; Chico. Enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, soaps & much more. 7:30am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine. 2nd & Wall Sts. (530)893-FARM. Saturday Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Children of all ages will enjoy this weekly storytime. 11am & 2pm. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Soggy Dog Day; Chico. Come check out this doggy fundraiser & free health fair. Visit with Chico pet organizations. For a $10 donation, dogs enjoy a 30-minute session of water play. 11am–4pm. Free admission. Shapiro Pool, 280 Memorial Way. (530)895-4711. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Black-light bowling with music. Fri/Sat, 9pm-1am. $12.19/person/2hrs, includes shoes; or $3.89/game + $3.59/shoe rental. Orchard Lanes, 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257. Yo-Yo Club Practice; Chico. Develop your yo-yo skills with free lessons & practice. 12-2pm. Meet in Diamond Alley behind Bird in Hand, 320 Broadway. (530)893-0545. The Producers Musical; Chico. Ages 16 & older (mature content). 7:30pm. See the 3rd.

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Adventure Recreation Saturday Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. 1-3pm. $5/2-hr session. 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235. Bird Watching Outing; Redding. Curious about the birds around us? All ages are invited to stroll around the Turtle Bay area with expert Dan Greaney to learn to observe & identify our feathered friends. Binoculars & field guides are supplied. 1st Sat, 9-11am. Meet at the Turtle Bay Monolith. 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)225-4095.

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8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. $5/child; supervised free play. 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Kids’ Day At All Fired Up; Redding. Kids have fun painting with specialty paints, stamps, stencils & sponges to create a work of ceramic art. Fri, 11am8pm. Studio fee: $3.50/child, $4.50/teens & adults; + cost of pottery. All Fired Up, 1818 Churn Creek Rd. (530)226-1638. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Friday Open Gyms; Redding. All ages can practice their skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 5-6pm. $5/child. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Read & Discover Storytime; Redding Library. Focusing on science, discovery & math themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Fridays, 10:30am. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Enjoy an unlimited night of bowling, a laser light show, music & fun. Fri & Sat, 9pm-midnight, $15, price includes shoe rental. 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. Bowling with music & light show. $12, includes shoes & sodas. Fri, 9-11pm & Sat, 9pm-midnight. 1701 Bruce Dr. (530)365-3323. Roses & Rust Vintage Home & Garden Market; Anderson. This vintage “Marché du Printemps” market offers treasures for home & garden (from French chic to rustic farm), up-cycled, salvaged & re-purposed goods, hand-crafted jewelry, food, music & more! 8am-4pm. $5 entry. Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs St. (530)384-7833.

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GOING PLACES NOVEMBER CASA Superhero Run; Redding. You can be a part of a league of superheroes! Make a difference for abused & neglected children & come out to run dressed as a super hero. Choose from 10k, 5k or Little Hero’s dash (cape and pancake breakfast included in $10 reg.). Photo booth, face painting & more. All ages. 8:30am. $10-$30. Benefits the Court Appointed Special Advocates program for children. Redding Civic Auditorium, 700 Auditorium Dr. (530)241-0552. Charlie Rabbit & His Friends Kids Gardening Program; Redding. Rain or shine, join Charlie, Turtle Bay’s adorable jackrabbit puppet, for interactive gardening activities. For young children & their siblings, parents & grandparents. 10:30am. Free w/park admission, $4-$16. West Garden Entrance (on rainy days in Greenhouse), 1100 Arboretum Dr. (530)242-3178. Christmas Bazaar & Craft Sale; Redding. St. James Lutheran Church presents their annual Christmas Bazaar featuring handcrafted one-of-a kind gifts, jewelry, chain saw carvings, & much more! 9am3pm. Free admission. St. James Lutheran Church, 2500 Shasta View Dr. (530)221-6474. Concert: Rita Hosking & Sean Feder With Grant School Choir; Redding. In this fundraising evening filled with bluegrass & mountain music, the Grant School choir blends their vocals & harmonies with Rita & Sean. All ages. 6-8pm. $5-$10. Grant Elementary School, 8835 Swasey Dr. Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: LIVE!; Redding. Daniel Tiger & his friends in an interactive musical adventure exploring the vibrant world of their muchloved “Neighborhood of Make-Believe” from PBS Kids. This theatrical production is filled with singing, dancing, laughter & “grr-ific” surprises that will warm the hearts of multiple generations. 6pm. $22 & up. Redding Civic Auditorium, 700 Auditorium Dr. (530)229-0022. Family Fun Day At All Fired Up; Redding. Enjoy painting ceramics with specialty paints & various creative tools. All ages. 11am-7pm. $4/studio fee + cost of ceramics. All Fired Up, 1818 Churn Creek Rd. (530)226-1638. Fiesta Finale; Anderson. Celebrate Dia de los Muertos, the historic Mexican festivities for “Day of the Dead.” Includes live music, parades of costumed characters, sugar skull face painters, folklorico dance troupe performances, & more. The decorated Hawes Express Railroad will take you around a pumpkin patch populated with skeletons, banditos & more! 10am-11pm. Tix pricing online. Historic Hawes Farms, 21923 Dersch Rd. (530)365-8488. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Little ones have a blast with trampolines, foam pits, tumble tracks & much more. Ages 5 & under. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. $5/child; supervised free play. 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Galaxy Gymnastics Saturday Open Gym For Youth; Redding. Ages 5-14 practice & have fun using trampolines, foam pits, tumble tracks & much more. Supervised free play. 10:30am-12:30pm. $10/child (members $8). 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Gardening Workshop: Tree Selection and Care; Redding. Join Rico Montenegro, chief arborist for the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation, as he shares his expertise about tree selection, correct planting, cultural practices, pruning, disease control & care of older trees. 10am-12pm. $3. Turtle Bay Arboretum & Botanical Gardens office, 1135 Arboretum Dr. (530)242-3178. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Saturday Open Gyms; Redding. All ages can practice their skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 12-2pm. $5/child. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Enjoy an unlimited night of bowling, a laser light show, music & fun. Fri & Sat, 9pm-midnight, $15, price includes shoe rental. 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. Bowling with music & light show. $12, includes shoes & sodas. Fri, 9-11pm & Sat, 9pm-midnight. 1701 Bruce Dr. (530)365-3323.

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Roses & Rust Vintage Home & Garden Market; Anderson. This vintage “Marché du Printemps” market offers treasures for home & garden (from French chic to rustic farm), up-cycled, salvaged & re-purposed goods, hand-crafted jewelry, food, music & more! 8am-4pm. $5 entry. Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs St. (530)384-7833. Saturday Redding Farmers Market. Enjoy a great selection of farm-fresh produce & handmade products. 7:30am-12pm, thru Dec 17. 777 Cypress Ave., behind the City Center. (530)226-7100. Skate & Dance Night; Redding. A time for tweens & young teens to roller skate & dance. Fun music, video arcade, well-supervised. Parents can drop in (no charge). Skate 7-9pm; Dance 9-11pm. $4/skate, $4/dance or $6/both, includes skates. Viking Skate Country, 735 Auditorium Dr. (530)246-3900. Survival! Indoor Animal Show; Redding. How do animals protect themselves, stay warm, & get enough food in the wild? In this memorable experience, get up close & experience with some of the stars of Turtle Bay to learn more. Saturdays, 1:30pm. Free with Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Teachers’ Professional Development GEMS Workshop: Great Explorations In Math & Science; Redding. Designed for K-8 educators, focuses on the curriculum “Build It Festival,” in which students build a solid mathematics foundation by interacting with compelling & “constructive” challenges. Great way to introduce making activities into your classroom! 9am–12:30pm. $35, by pre-reg. Museum Classroom, Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.

Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy docent led walks to view & learn more about wild horses & burros. These amazing animals live peaceful & free lives on 5,000 acres with a variety of other animal species & plant life. All ages. Wed & Sat, 10am-4pm, thru Dec. Free. Wild Horse Sanctuary, 5796 Wilson Hill Rd. (530)474-5770.

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Art & Music; Yreka. Come enjoy live music, & if you like, paint & enjoy breakfast. Music is free, painting & breakfast costs vary. All ages. Saturdays, 9:30-11am. Bella Art Works, 117 West Miner St. (530)842-5411. Ballroom Technique Class; Mt. Shasta. Learn ballroom dance techniques from pro instructors. Focus is on the tricks & techniques for doing the moves the right way & looking good! All ages. Sats, 9:45-11:45am. $10/youth, $15/adult. Mt. Shasta City Park’s Dudes & Daises Bldg. 1350 Nixon Rd. (415)215-2652. Christmas Yard Sale; Mt. Shasta. Get a good deal on new or slightly used holiday decorations & toys. Bake sale too! Proceeds benefit the Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum. Exhibits will be open during the sale. All ages. 10am-4pm. Free admission. Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum, 1 North Old Stage Rd. (530)926-5508. Historic Tour Of Evergreen Cemetery; Yreka A guide dressed in late 1880s garb leads this walking tour through the largest of Yreka’s historical cemeteries. Many of the people buried at Evergreen Cemetery were responsible for a significant slice of Northern California & Southern Oregon history. 1-3pm. $2. Meet at the flagpole in the center of the cemetery, 853 Cemetery Lane. (530)841-3126.

A Very Triple Creek Christmas FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2ND, 1PM - 7PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3RD & SUNDAY DECEMBER 4TH, 1PM - 6PM 10215 ORIOLE, PALO CEDRO • Have your photo taken with Santa and the TCR mini horses • Be part of the live Nativity Scene • Make crafts with your child • Hot cocoa, apple cider, decorate cookies This fundraiser will benefit the students Indoor event. Admission by donation. and horses at Triple Creek Ranch. Must pre-register. To reserve your 1 hour time slot: 530-524-8426 or triplecrkranch@yahoo.com www.tcri.org

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Siskiyou Ice Rink Sign-Up Saturday; Mt. Shasta. Everyone purchasing season passes at the rink today will be entered into a gift certificate drawing that includes restaurants, movie tickets, skate lessons, bowling & Mt. Shasta Ski Park fun. Get early-bird pricing on passes (individual, family & travel passes) & sign up for the youth & adult hockey programs for the coming skate season. 12-5pm. Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Dr. (530)926-2494. Ski & Snowboard Swap; Mt. Shasta. 10am-2pm. Now held in two locations, find clean, working items for a good deal. Mt. Shasta Ski Park will take pass photos. The Sportsmen’s Den, 100 Chestnut St., (530)926-2295 & the Fifth Season, 300 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd.(530)926-3606. Starlight Gala: Roaring 20s Theme; Mt. Shasta. Spend an elegant evening enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres, & the live & silent auctions presented by the Mt. Shasta Education Foundation. Come in cocktail or Roaring 20s attire to heighten the fun! This fundraiser supports local schools. 18+. 6pm. Tickets avail at Fifth Season, Sisson & Mt. Shasta Elementary schools. $40/advance, $45/door. Mt. Shasta Community Building. 629 Alder St. (530)926-2815. The Wizard Of Oz Musical; Weed. This musical adventure is a family classic sure to delight & inspire. Meet Dorothy, the Lion, Tin Man, Scarecrow & more as Dorothy gets her wish to travel to a different world, only to realize there’s no place like home. All ages. 7pm. College of the Siskiyous Kenneth Ford Theater, 800 College Ave. (530)926-3000.

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Day In The Orchard; Los Molinos. Hay rides, food demos, kids activities, walnut-tasting, wine tasting & more. Live music by Mary Ann Coty. Lunch avail. ($8$10), food vendors too. 11am-3pm. Free admission. Bianchi Orchards, 10337 Hwy 99E. (530)527-9157. Guided Bird Tour; Red Bluff. A bird lover’s dream! Take a guided tour through the fascinating world of the great outdoors. Recently over 30 birds were sighted on the walk. Bring binoculars, camera & weather-appropriate attire. All ages. 1st Saturdays. 8am. Sacramento River Discovery Center, 1000 Sale Lane. (530)527-1196. Home Depot Kids Workshop; Red Bluff. Kids learn do-it-yourself skills & tool safety as they build a project to bring home. Kids also receive achievement certificate, apron, pin … & sense of accomplishment. Ages 5-12. 1st Sat, 9am-12pm. Free. 2650 Main St. (530)528-8579. Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multi-discipline class/studio sessions for all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal projects. Th/F 12:30-2:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm, Sat 12:30-2:30pm. $20/drop-in (space allowing), discounted monthly rate; includes materials. Red Bluff Art Gallery, 601 Walnut St. (530)529-1332. “The Saturday Market” Farmers Market; Red Bluff. Year-round certified market features locally grown products including veggies, fruit, nuts, meats, honey, eggs, & artisan food products & crafts. 8am12:30pm, rain or shine. Home Depot Parking Lot, 2650 Main St. (530)514-3365.

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Diversity In Focus: Films Of The Human Experience; Chico. See three locally produced films from CSU, Chico anthropology students. A chance to connect with cultures beyond your own – great for families & educators. All ages. 3:30-6:30pm. $5/film or $10/all; complimentary popcorn & drink included with ticket. Women's Club, 592 E. 3rd St. (530)530-898-5397. Free Family Movie At Chico Library. Come enjoy a film that’s suitable for all ages. Showtime 2pm. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun of BMX racing, including Strider races. Practices Tue (5:30-7pm, $5); Racing on Thu (reg 6pm, racing 7pm; $5) & Sun (reg 4pm, racing 5pm; $10); weather permitting. All ages. Free to watch. 2352 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. (530)566-1269.

GOING PLACES NOVEMBER The Producers Musical Final Performance; Chico. Ages 16 & older (mature content). 2pm. See the 3rd.

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$1 First Sundays At ScienceWorks; Ashland, OR. Bring the family to learn & explore in a wonderful hands-on museum that’s home to over 100 varied exhibits. 10am-5pm. $1 admission today for all non-members ages 2 & up. 1500 East Main St. (541)482-6767.

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Animal Aviation Program; Redding. Many aviation technologies started in the natural world by observing birds and other flighted creatures. Learn about some of Turtle Bay’s “winged wonders” in an up-close experience. Thursdays & Sundays at 1:30pm. Free with Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Aquatic Adventures; Redding. Learn about water ecosystems and the importance of our river through a variety of fun interpretive programs that could include diver interactions, fish and beaver feedings, and training sessions. Daily, 10:30am. Free w/park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza & soda. Ages 4 & up. Sun, Mon & Fri, 6:30-8:30pm. $50/lane up to 5 people, then $5/pp up to 8 players, includes shoes; must pre-reg. Shasta Lanes, 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773.

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“Basecamp Boulders” Open Gym; Mt. Shasta. Climbing fun! Multiple routes in a bouldering room with about 600 square feet of climbing surface. All ages welcome; 14 & under with parent supervision. Open daily, 10am-5pm. $5/day pass, $40/monthly pass; shoe rental $4. Shasta Base Camp, 308 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-2359. Christmas Yard Sale; Mt. Shasta. Get a good deal on new or slightly used holiday decorations & toys. Bake sale too! Proceeds benefit the Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum. Exhibits will be open during the sale. All ages. 10am-4pm. Free admission. Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum, 1 North Old Stage Rd. (530)926-5508. Thanksgiving Platter Class; Yreka. Paint your own pottery - create a holiday platter. Instruction, materials & snacks provided. Ages 8-adult. 4-6pm. $25. Bella Art Works, 117 West Miner St. (530)842-5411. The Wizard Of Oz Musical; Weed. This musical adventure is a family classic sure to delight & inspire. Meet Dorothy, the Lion, Tin Man, Scarecrow & more as Dorothy gets her wish to travel to a different world, only to realize there’s no place like home. All ages. 3pm. College of the Siskiyous Kenneth Ford Theater, 800 College Ave. (530)926-3000. Weaving With Cord Crafting Workshop; Mt. Shasta. Learn to weave with pine needles, & wrap gourds, bowls & other objects. For teens & adults. 1-4pm. $50, supplies included; pre-reg required. A Melo Place, 417 Chestnut St. (530)859-1296.

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Chico Rockstars Toddler/Preschool Music Classes; Chico. Fun music class explores sound, rhythm, movement & other basic music concepts for young children through age 5. Emphasis is on fun! Ages 1-2 (parent-child format): Mon/Sat, 10:30am & Th, 4pm; Ages 3-4: Mon/Sat, 11:15am & Th, 4:30pm. $7/drop-in; $25/5 classes; 1st class free. Chico Rockstars, 1382 Longfellow Avenue. (530)809-4932. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Enjoy fun ongoing hands-on science enrichment activities with your young child. Ages infants - 5yrs welcome! Mon & Tues, 10:30am-12pm. $7/hr drop-in or $5/hr w/class card; feel free to bring a snack. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on fun with your child in drop-in Montessori environment. Learn ways to follow your child’s lead, & enjoy time playing together. Ages infants - 5yrs. M/Tu/

Th/F, 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm. $7/hr drop-in; $5/hr w/punch card – feel free to bring a snack. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101.

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After School Art Enrichment Classes; Redding. In this fun & stress free art enrichment class presented by YourArt studio, children draw a project using a special step-by-step technique while engaging with a variety of media. A new project each week! Ages 4-14. Mon, 3:15-4:15pm, thru 5/30. $45/five Oct. classes; $12/drop-in. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave., Ste B. (530)605-0430. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza & soda. Ages 4 & up. Sun, Mon & Fri, 6:30-8:30pm. $50/lane up to 5 people, then $5/pp up to 8 players, includes shoes; must pre-reg. Shasta Lanes, 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. G-Force High School Power Tumble; Redding. Utilizes rod floor, tumble-trak & trampoline to enhance tumbling skills for cheer & gymnastics. Mondays, 7-8pm. $50/mo. G-Force Gymnastics, 2629 Bechelli Lane. (530)227-4831. Game Night At The Redding Library; Redding. Children of all ages can come play board games & video games in the library’s Storyroom. Mon, 4-5:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Girl’s Gymnastics & Dance Class; Redding, In this fun, upbeat class for girls, gymnastics meets dance. This circuit incorporates gymnastics, ballet & other dance genres. Ages 7-10. Mondays, 3:45-4:45pm. $25/mo (Y members $15/mo). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Kidfit Classes; Redding. Kids have a great time moving & playing while increasing flexibility, balance & motor skills. Ages 5–10. Mondays, 5-6pm. $8/ class (Y members free). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Kids Cooking Classes; Redding. In this handson class series, children are given a full cooking

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experience by learning to follow a recipe, help with all parts of prepping & cooking, &, of course, eat their creations. Ages 5-12. Mon, 3-4pm. $20/month (Y members free + $2 materials fee per class). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Kindernastics Gymnastics Program; Redding. In this intro to gymnastics class, ages 3-5 learn to use equipment, have a fun time, & enjoy social interaction. Mon, 3:15-4pm or Th, 6-6:45pm. $40/mo. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Memorable Monday At All Fired Up; Redding. Share time together in an art studio atmosphere & create memories together while painting on ceramics. Studio fee: $3.50/ages 18 & under, $4.50/adults; + cost of pottery. 11am-5pm. 1818 Churn Creek Rd.

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Painting For Kids & Teens Classes; Mt. Shasta. Participants learn basic techniques, composition & styles of painting & coloring. Runs in 3-session classes per painting at the simplest level; takes longer to complete complex paintings. Ages 8-18. Mondays, 3-4:30pm, join anytime! $30/3 sessions, includes supplies; prereg. A Melo Place, 417 Chestnut St. (530)859-1296. PAL: Play & Learn Group; Mt. Shasta. Join an early childhood facilitator with your young child each week to play & learn through exploration, creativity & sensory play. Ages 0-5 years. Mondays, 10:30am-12pm. Free. Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 E. Lake St. (530)926-1400. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity develops coordination, flexibility, strength, basic martial arts skills & good manners. Tiny Tigers: Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Taekwondo: Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Yongmudo: Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. $50/mo, free trial. Mt. Shasta Martial Arts Program, 612-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)859-2024.

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(530)226-1638. Music & Me Classes; Redding. A wonderful program that incorporates movement while introducing music to children. Stimulates personal growth, creative expression & skill development through hands-on learning. Ages 1-5. Mon or Wed, 9-10am. $20/mo (Y members free). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Monday Open Gyms; Redding. All ages can practice their skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 7-8pm. $5/child. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483.

Playtime Pals Playgroup; Red Bluff. Parent-organized playgroup includes play, crafts, snacks & field trips. Children socialize with peers & parents visit with other parents. Ages 0-5. Mondays, 10-11:30am. Free. First Church of the Nazarene (enter from Cedar St. parking lot), 900 Johnson St. (530)921-2760. Preschool Story Hour; Corning Library. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. Mondays, 10am. Free. 740 Third St. (530)824-7050.

TUESDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

Conscious Discipline Training Series; Paradise. Free parenting training based on the work of Dr. Becky Bailey. Tonight’s focus: “Becoming Brain Smart -The four brain smart principles.” Positive Discipline Principle: Know your child. Ages 18 & up. Tuesdays thru Jan 10, come to one class or all. 5:30-8:30pm. Free. The Paradise Ridge Family Resource Center, 6249 Skyway.(530)897-6235.

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

Family Special Needs Pot Luck & Support Group; Chico. Raising a child with special needs is challenging; this group helps build a supportive network & opportunity to share. Children welcome; homework help & childcare provided. 2nd & 4th Tues. Dinner provided; bring something extra to share. Potluck 5:30pm; group meets 6-8pm. ARC, 2030 Park Ave. (530)891-5865 x204. Homework Help At Chico Library. Dedicated volunteers are available to help students with homework on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 3pm-5pm. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Knit-Crochet Club At Oroville Library. Bring your project to work on while enjoying the company of other yarn enthusiasts. Tue, 4-6pm. Free. 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Play Chess At Chico Library; Chico. Learn to play chess with Chico Library teen volunteers. All ages welcome. Tue, 3-5pm. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Preschool Storytime At Chico Library. Stories, songs & crafts for ages 3-5. Two Tues sessions: 10am & 11am. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. The Mom Spot; Paradise. A place for mothers of preschool age children to connect. Includes speaker, craft, breakfast, & free onsite childcare. 2nd & 4th Tuesday. For ages 0-5 & mothers of preschoolers. 9-11:30am. Annual $10 reg fee, thru May. Paradise Alliance Church, 6491 Clark Rd. (530)877-7069. Cheap Skate Night At Cal Skate; Chico. This fun night of roller skating features weekly themes, games & family “hits” music. 6:30-8:30pm. See the 1st. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/ Th 3:30-5pm. See the 1st. Newborn Parenting Class: “Crying & Calming”; Chico. Parents with babies 0-3mos learn current information to promote infant wellness & safety. 10:30am-12pm. $15. See the 1st. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Enjoy fun hands-on science enrichment activities with your young child. Ages infants – 5yrs welcome! Mon & Tues, 10:30am-12pm. See the 1st. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30pm); Racing on Thu (7pm) & Sun (5pm). All ages. See the 1st. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Ages infant – 5yrs. M/Tu/Th/F, 9:30am12:30pm & 2-5pm. See the 1st.

Grow & Learn Play Group; Weed. Facilitator Julie Eckert brings years of early childhood education experience & believes in teaching a love of learning through exploration, discovery & play. Come enjoy creative fun with your child. Children take home a book to keep. Geared for ages 0-5. Tues, 10-11:30am. Free, drop ins welcome. Family & Community Resource Center of Weed, 260 Main St. (530)938-9914. Beginning Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. All ages. Tu, 6:45-7:45pm. See the 1st. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.

SHASTA COUNTY

TEHAMA COUNTY

Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All bikes & ages welcome. $60/year membership, races Tue ($5) & Fri ($10), 6-7pm, weather permitting. Margaret Polf Park, Shasta Dam Blvd. (530)526-3836. Bright Futures Story Time; Redding. Register with your little one to enjoy a storytime & fun activities that use small & large motor skills, early reading, & math skills. Healthy snack & book giveaway included. Ages 0-5. 9:30-11:30am. Free. Bright Futures Children Center, 1345 Liberty St. (530)276-0506. Family Jump Time At Rare Air; Redding. Bring the whole gang for a jumping experience in a fun-filled environment – it’s healthy, active fun. Choose your 2-hour jump time Tuesdays between 2-8pm. $10/ person (min.2 jumpers). Rare Air Trampoline Park, 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206. Haven Humane Society’s 2nd Tuesday Dinner Club; Redding. Enjoy dinner at a local eatery where a portion of the night’s proceeds go towards the animals at Haven Humane. All ages. 5-9pm. Contact Haven Humane for details: (530)241-1653. Mini Artists Classes At YourArt Studio; Redding. In these ongoing art classes for young children, participants sing songs to learn about finger placement on media. In each class, students learn to draw a project using a special step-by-step technique. Ages 2.5-5. Tues, 10-10:30am, thru May. $20/month or $7/dropin. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave. (530)605-0430. Paint A Story Classes; Redding. For young artists up to age 5. Tuesdays, 10:30-11am. Free! Co-sponsored by First 5 Shasta. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave., Ste B. (530)605-0430. Storytime; Redding. Weekly storytime geared for ages 0-5, all ages welcome. 10-10:30am. Shasta

Community Health Center’s Pediatrics waiting room, 1035 Placer St. (530)229-5124. Toddler-Fit; Redding. Toddler have an exciting time with bubble-wrap roads, towers to crash, & more during 45 minutes of energy-burning, stimulating & encouraging fun. A great, safe & padded place for toddlers to run around, tumble, interact & play. Ages 1-4. 10:30-11:15am or 11:30-12:15pm. $4/child. Prime Martial Arts, 1161 Hilltop Dr. (530)605-4777. Adventure Recreation Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. Tu/Th/F, 10am-12pm & Sat, 1-3pm. See the 1st. Chess Group Fun; Redding. Players enjoy games of chess while instructors observe, give advice & facilitate the fun. All ages & levels. Tu, 6-7:30pm. Free. See the 1st. G-Force Gymnastics Tuesday Classes; Redding. Kinder-gym (ages 3-5) 4-4:45pm. Tumble-fun (ages 6+) 4-5pm. See the 1st. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 1st. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Tuesday Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 7-8pm. See the 1st. Prenatal Yoga; Redding. All stages of pregnancy are welcome. Tues, 10:45–11:45am. See the 1st. Teen Advisory Board Meeting; Redding Library. Join the team & help plan teen programs at the library during fun meetings. Community service hours available. Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. See the 1st.

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WEDNESDAY BUTTE COUNTY

Babies Love Books At Chico Library; Chico. Babies ages 18 months & younger will enjoy this special story time. Wed, 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Chico Wednesday Farmers Market; Chico. Enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, soaps & much more. 7:30am-1pm, yearround, rain or shine. North Valley Plaza, Pillsbury Rd. (530)893-FARM. Childbirth Preparation Class Series; Chico. Highly trained registered nurse instructors help prepare you for birth, newborn care & breastfeeding. Promotes individual & family choices, including natural breathing & relaxation techniques & pain management options. 5-week series, Wed, 6-8pm, 11/9-12/14. $125/ couple; pre-reg. Enloe Mother & Baby Ed. Center, 251 Cohasset Rd., Suite #120. (530)332-3970. Homework Help At Chico Library. Dedicated volunteers are available to help students with homework on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 3pm-5pm. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Kooky Birds Skate Lesson & Session; Chico. Young skaters can take a skate class & have fun skating after. Taught by a certified instructor from the Chico Artistic Skate Club. Ages 8 & under. W, 9:30-11am. $5.50, includes skates, parents skate free. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Mid-Week Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Geared for ages preschool & younger. W, 11am. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Preschool Storytime & Craft At Oroville Library. Enjoy songs, stories & a craft geared for ages 3-5. 11am-12pm. Free. 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. The Book Club; Paradise. A time for parents to rediscover the joys of reading, while children enjoy their own book club at the same time, & decorate a book tote. Books provided, RSVP to ensure yours. For parents & their children 0-5yrs. 2nd & 4th Wed, 10:15-11am. Free. Paradise Ridge Family Resource Center, 6249 Skyway. (530)872-3896. Tiny Tumbling Class; Chico. Children ages 2-8 learn basic tumbling skills & flexibility. Focus is on having fun while learning basic technique & drills using the tumble track, spring floor & pit. Wed, 4-4:30pm. $35/ mo or $15/class. Chico Cheer All Stars Gym, 13306 Cabin Hollow Ct., Suite #120. (530)894-CCAS. What’s Going On Wednesdays Kids Activity; Gridley Library. Enjoy creative craft-making. 2-3:30pm. 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. Writable World Children’s Book Club; Chico. This fun, monthly children’s book club is geared for ages

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5-12. 2nd Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm. Chico Library Children’s Room, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. “Just For Fun” Preschool Activities; Chico. Handson parent-child activities in a fun drop-in Montessori environment. Ages infants – 5yrs. Wed, 10:30am. See the 2nd.

GLENN COUNTY

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

SHASTA COUNTY

Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Wed. Open Gym; Redding. Ages 8 & up can practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym. 7-8pm. $5. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Parenting Children With ADHD; Redding. Calling all parents of children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: this group is for you! Hear speakers & share stories & solutions. 2nd Wed, 6-7pm, thru Jan 11. Free, RSVP required. Rowell Family Empowerment, 2701 Old Eureka way, Ste. 2. (530)226-5129. Read & Play Storytime; Redding Library. This innovative story time focuses on sensory practices. Children of all ages welcome, especially those with special needs. Wed, 3:30pm-4:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Alateen Meeting; Redding. Support group for teens affected by someone else’s drinking. Wed, 6:307:30pm. See the 2nd. Parent Group: Discipline That Works; Redding. Free parent support group that’s based on the Triple P positive parenting program. Wed, 6-7:30pm. See the 2nd. Square Dancing; Anderson. Remember how much fun it was to square dance? Bring the family to learn how on Wed. eves. Beginning lesson 7-8pm; stay & dance until 9:30pm. Ages 5 & up. See the 2nd. Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy docent led walks at Wild Horse Sanctuary to view & learn more about wild horses & burros. All ages. Wed & Sat, 10am-4pm, thru Dec. Free. See the 2nd.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Children’s Storytime At Dunsmuir Library. Children of all ages (infants welcome) enjoy stories & a snack. Adult must accompany child. 3:30-4:30pm. 5714 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-2035. Music & Movement; Weed. Ana Fisher facilitates free-play as well as music & movement activities that appeal to young children’s interests & experiences. The program honors the ways that children & families are alike & different. Wednesdays, 10am-11:30am thru Nov 16. Family & Community Resource Center of Weed, 260 Main St. (530)938-9914. Second Wednesday Knit Night; Mt. Shasta. Open to all levels of knitters & crocheters. An opportunity to gather, inspire & share ideas & projects. Ages 16+. 6pm-8pm. Free. Snow Creek Studios, 416 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-3000. Songs & Stories At Mt. Shasta Library. Children ages 0-5 enjoy fun stories & sing along to music. An adult must accompany young children. 10:30am. 515 East Alma St. (530)926-2031. Ballroom Dance Classes: Beginning/Intermediate; Mt. Shasta. Learn the smooth & Latin dances, & how to lead or follow. W, 6:45-7:45pm. See the 2nd. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.

TEHAMA COUNTY

Preschool Story Hour; Red Bluff Library. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. 9:30am. 645 Madison St. (530)527-0604. School Readiness Playgroup; Cottonwood. Fun, free weekly playgroup for ages 0-5. Includes age-appropriate activities, circle time, singing & much more. 10am. Wednesdays, 10am (except school holidays) Evergreen Elementary, Room 30, 19415 Hooker Creek Rd. (530)384-7833.

GOING PLACES NOVEMBER

THURSDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

AfterSchool Storytime At Chico Library. Stories & crafts for ages 12 & under. Th, 3pm. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Caregiver Resource & Self-Care Training; Oroville. For those caring for someone else’s child or children. Facilitated group offers support, training for better self-care, & resources. 2nd Thursday, 11am-1pm. Northern Valley Catholic Social Services, 2185 Baldwin Ave. (530)897-6235. Durham Library Storytime. Stories, songs & activities for children 5 & under. 10am. Free. Durham Branch Library, 2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835. Hooks & Needlers Sewing Circle; Paradise. For those who love to knit & crochet; bring your projects. All ages.12pm. Free. Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. IEP Prep Training; Chico. Parents, learn what to expect during an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting & how to use this document to plan for your child’s education. 10am-12pm. Free. Presented by Rowell Family Empowerment. Held at Lilliput Children’s Services, 289 Rio Lindo Ave. (530)226-5129. Storytime For Ages 5 & Under; Paradise. Songs, story & music geared for ages 0-5. 10am. Free. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Toddler Storytime At Chico Library. Stories, songs & action rhymes for ages 3 & under. Two Thursday sessions: 10am & 11am. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Butte Homeschoolers’ Park Day; Chico. All homeschoolers welcome. Th, 1-4pm. Free. See the 3rd. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/ Th 3:30-5pm. See the 1st. Chico Rockstars Toddler/Preschool Music Classes; Chico. Children explore sound, rhythm, movement & other basic music concepts. Emphasis is on fun! Ages 1-2 (parent-child format) at 4pm; ages 3-4 at 4:30pm. See the 5th. Creative Art Activities; Chico. Enjoy hands-on art activities with your child in a drop-in Montessori environment. Designed for infants & children through age 5, with their parent/caretaker. Th & Fri, starts 10:30am. See the 3rd. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30pm); Racing on Thu (7pm) & Sun (5pm). All ages. See the 1st. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Ages infant – 5yrs. M/Tu/Th/F, 9:30am12:30pm & 2-5pm. See the 1st.

$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Read & Create Story Time; Redding Library. Focusing on art themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Th, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Adventure Recreation Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. Tu/Th/F, 10am-12pm & Sat, 1-3pm. See the 1st. G-Force Gymnastics Thursday Classes; Redding. Kinder-gym (ages 3-5) 4-4:45pm; Tumble-fun (ages 6 +) 4-5pm. See the 3rd. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Thurs. Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 7-8pm. See the 3rd. Thankful Thursday At All Fired Up; Redding. Bring in a canned food item today & your studio fee is waived. All ages. 11am-5pm. See the 3rd. Toddler-Fit; Redding. Toddlers ages 1-4 enjoy 45 minutes of energy-burning, stimulating & encouraging fun. 10:30-11:15am or 11:30-12:15pm. See the 1st.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

God’s Eyes Crafting Workshop; Mt. Shasta. “Ojo de Dios” is a Mexican art form centered on the eye of God in an almost mandela-type arrangement. This ethnic art can be hung as a mobile or wall hanging. All ages. 1-4pm. $13, includes supplies; pre-reg so materials can be prepared for you. A Melo Place, 417 Chestnut St. (530)859-1296. Intermediate Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. Fun, supportive environment develops technique & skills at the intermediate level. 6:45-7:45pm. See the 3rd. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.

TEHAMA COUNTY

School Readiness Playgroup; Corning. Fun free weekly playgroup for ages 0-5 with age-appropriate activities, circle time, singing & much more! Thursdays, 10am (except school holidays). West Street Elementary, K3 Room, 900 West St. (530)824-4111. Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. For all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal projects. Th/F, 12:30-2:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm; Sat, 12:30-2:30pm. See the 3rd.

GLENN COUNTY

At the The Wizard Of Oz musical in Weed, presented by the theater and music departments of College of the Siskiyous, meet Dorothy and the Lion, Tin Man, Scarecrow and others as they embark on a delightful adventure leading Dorothy to realize that there's no place like home. See the 4th, 5th, 6th, 11th and 12th. Photo: Liz Henson as Dorothy, Michael Pelfrey as Tin Man, Alex Semler as Lion, and Nathanael Lathrop as Scarecrow.

FRIDAY

Veterans Day

BUTTE COUNTY

Bilingual Story Garden At Chico Library; Chico Library. Enjoy stories & songs in English & Spanish geared for ages 0-5. F, 10am. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Paradise Ice Rink Opening Day; Paradise. It’s Veterans Day - veterans & active military skate free today. Bring friends & family for a fun time on the ice! 11am-10pm (weather permitting). All ages. $10/ person, includes rental skates. Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway. (530)872-6393. Story, Music & Art At The Paradise Library. A fun & creative time for geared for age 8 & under. 2:30pm. 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. Teen/Top 40 Night At Cal Skate; Chico. Open to everyone! Bring your friends and have fun roller skating to great music. Dancing may be offered too. All ages. Fridays, 7-10:30pm. $7/2hrs-$7.25/2.5hrs, skate rental $2-$3. 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Creative Art Activities; Chico. Enjoy hands-on art activities with your child in a drop-in Montessori environment. Designed for infants & children through age 5, with their parent/caretaker. Th & Fri, starts 10:30am. See the 3rd. Dollar Night At Chico Cheer Gym; Chico. $1 = 1.5

hours of fun! Use the gym & equipment to play, tumble or perfect your cheer skills. Fri, 6-8pm. See the 4th. Family Swim; Chico. Everyone’s invited to swim in a great indoor facility. See the 4th. Heartstrings 14th Annual Holiday Boutique; Redding. Offers handmade treasures, delicious homemade goodies, & vintage finds. Today 10-7pm. See the 10th. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Ages infant – 5yrs. M/Tu/Th/F, 9:30am12:30pm & 2-5pm. See the 1st. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with blacklight bowling & music. Fri/Sat, 9pm-1am. See the 4th.

SHASTA COUNTY

Babies & Books Storytime; Orland. A special storytime geared for infants & toddlers. Th, 11am. Orland Free Library, 333 Mill St. (530)865-1640. Junior Book Club; Orland. For readers ages 9-13. Come join the club! 2nd Thursdays, 3:15pm. Orland Free Library, 333 Mill St. (530)865-1640.

SHASTA COUNTY

Anderson Library Storytime: Veterans Day. Meet some very special guests from the Redding Veteran’s Home, listen to stories, make a craft, & hear local Anderson residents Richard Horner & Jaime Horner sing patriotic songs. Each child will receive a small flag provided by First 5 Shasta. 3:30pm. Free. 3200 W. Center St. (530)365-7685. Good Grief Suicide Loss Support Group; Redding. Meets 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Lotus Center, 3290 Bechelli Lane. (530)440-6033. Heartstrings 14th Annual Holiday Boutique; Redding. Three-day event offering handmade treasures, delicious homemade goodies, & vintage finds. Bring a canned food item & receive a ticket for a raffle basket (tix $1 or 10 for $5). 10-7pm. 2118 Sophy Place. Little Explorers: Signs Of Fall; Redding. Fall is upon us! Crunchy leaves & cooler weather tell us that the seasons are changing, but what else? Learn about what makes autumn such a special season. Activities & stories provided by museum docents for ages 2-5 & caregivers. Th, 10am. Free w/park admission, $12Please say you saw it in North State Parent magazine. This helps us grow!

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GOING PLACES NOVEMBER Animal Parade; Redding. Take a stroll with Spike the porcupine, Sweet Pea the skunk, & other Turtle Bay animal celebrities as one of them leads the way through the park. Fridays at 1:30pm, weather permitting. Free with Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Anything Goes Musical; Redding. This brilliant example of classic musical theatre includes epic tap dancing, an unforgettable Cole Porter score, & a wonderfully unexpected & romantic happy ending. Set sail on an ocean liner overflowing with sailors, a stowaway, gangsters, an evangelist, Wall Street brokers, showgirls, & the brassy (but lovable) Reno Sweeney. Presented by University Preparatory School. Ages 5+. 7pm. $7-$10. David Marr Auditorium, 2200 Eureka Way. (530)245-2790. Children’s Cinema At The Redding Library: Charlotte’s Web. This much-loved animated feature film is rated G. Free, includes popcorn! 4pm. Children’s Storyroom at the Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Read & Discover Storytime; Redding Library. Focusing on science, discovery & math themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. F, 10:30am. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Toddler Time At Rare Air; Redding. Rare Air trampoline park opens their doors before normal business hours for little ones to jump at their own pace & comfort level. Fridays, 9-10am & 10-11am. $6/ jumper, parent free (jump socks required, $3). Rare Air Trampoline Park, 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206. Adventure Recreation Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. Tu/Th/F, 10am-12pm & Sat, 1-3pm. See the 1st. Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All bikes, categories & ages welcome to participate. Tue/Fri, 6pm. See the 1st. Family Fun Night Roller Skating; Redding. Great night of family fun featuring music of the 70s & 80s. Fri, 7:30-10pm. See the 4th. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Sun, Mon & Fri, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 4th. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 1st. Kids’ Day At All Fired Up; Redding. Kids have fun painting on Fridays from 11am-8pm. For teens & parents too! See the 4th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Friday Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 5-6pm. See the 4th. Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling, laser light show, music & fun. Fri & Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 4th. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. Bowling with music & light show. Fri, 9-11pm & Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 4th.

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

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WEEKEND

SATURDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

An Evening With David Sedaris; Chico. Sedaris is a favorite author & humorist whose voice on radio & in print is distinctive for its sardonic wit & insight into societal norms & the human condition. An evening with Sedaris promises to be engaging! Ages 18+. 7:30pm. Tix $36-$54. CSU, Chico’s Laxson Auditorium, 400 W 1st St. (530)898-6333. Book Sale; Chico. Find great books at low prices at this fundraising event hosted by Chico Friends of the Library. Saturdays, 9-11:30am. Chico Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Butte Community Baby Shower; Chico. Free community baby shower for all pregnant & new mothers in Butte County. Over 20 community providers offer resources & information for having a healthy pregnancy & raising healthy children. Family’s welcome. 1-3pm. Free. Dorothy Johnson Center, 755 E. 16th St. (530)876-0928. Kids Club Craft Workshop; Chico. Kids are invited to come have fun making a craft they’ll take home. Ages 3 & up, with supervision. 10am, 10:30am, 11am & 11:30am. $2/class, includes supplies. Michaels, 2041 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. (530)343-1864. Nature Walk; Lake Oroville. Bring the family to enjoy a docent-led walk on a park trail around Lake Oroville. Each week features a different easy/moderate 3-5 mile walk. Saturdays, 9am-11pm, year-round. Meet at the Lake Oroville Visitor’s Center, 917 Kelly Ridge Rd. (530)538-2219. Roller Skate Lessons; Chico. Taught by the Chico

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Art Show & Sale Opening Reception; Mt. Shasta. See the works of many local artists in a mixed media art show & sale at Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum. Museum exhibits are open too. All ages. Tonight’s reception runs 4-7pm. $1/person. 1 North Old Stage Rd. (530)926-5508. The Wizard Of Oz Musical; Weed. This musical adventure is a family classic sure to delight & inspire. Meet Dorothy, the Lion, Tin Man, Scarecrow & more as Dorothy gets her wish to travel to a different world, only to realize there’s no place like home. All ages. 7pm. College of the Siskiyous Kenneth Ford Theater, 800 College Ave. (530)926-3000.

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Artistic Skate Club. All ages welcome. Beginners: 10-10:30; Intermediate:12:30-1pm. $5.25, includes skates. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Saturday Farmers Market; Chico. Enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, soaps & much more. 7:30am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine. 2nd & Wall Sts. (530)893-FARM. Saturday Ice Skating at Paradise Ice Rink. Bring friends & family for a fun time on the ice! 11am10pm (weather permitting). All ages. $10/person, includes rental skates. Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway. (530)872-6393. Saturday Storytime at Barnes & Noble; Chico. Children of all ages will enjoy this weekly storytime. 11am & 2pm. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Spanish Storytime At Chico Library. Monthly storytime features stories, songs & a craft for all ages, in Spanish. 2nd Saturday, 2pm. Free. Chico Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Storytime; Chico. Children will enjoy a story & activities. 11am. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. United Methodist Women's Annual Holiday Bazaar; Redding. Specialty foods, antiques, collectables & a cookie walk are featured, along with handmade gift items including jewelry, quilts, holiday & garden items. Brunch served. 9am-3pm. Free. First United Methodist Church, 1825 East St. at South St. (530)243-2403. Chico Rockstars Toddler/Preschool Music Classes; Chico. Children explore sound, rhythm, movement & other basic music concepts. Emphasis is on fun! Ages 1-2 (parent-child format) at 4pm; ages 3-4 at 4:30pm. See the 5th. Roo’s Zoo Kids’ Skate Session; Chico. Ages 10 & under. Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30am. See the 5th. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with blacklight bowling & music. Fri/Sat, 9pm-1am. See the 4th.

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Anything Goes Musical; Redding. This brilliant

example of classic musical theatre includes epic tap dancing, an unforgettable Cole Porter score, & a wonderfully unexpected & romantic happy ending. Set sail on an ocean liner overflowing with sailors, a stowaway, gangsters, an evangelist, Wall Street brokers, showgirls, & the brassy (but lovable) Reno Sweeney. Presented by University Preparatory School. Ages 5+. 2pm & 7pm. $7-$10. David Marr Auditorium, 2200 Eureka Way. (530)245-2790. CityConnect 2016; Redding. A fun event for the whole family. Make connections & get involved. Food, games, prizes, 30+ social & public service booths, & more. Personal-purpose workshop to match your interests, skills & talents with meaningful social benefit work. All ages. 1-4pm. Free. 3100 S. Market Street. (530)262-6744. Kid’s Outdoor Exploration: Redding. Participants will learn the basics of preparing for outdoor adventures, safety tips, how to recognize local plant & animal species, & more, all while hiking through local trails. 9am-1pm. $32; pre-reg. Starts at Brandy Creek at Whiskeytown Lake. (530)225-4095. Kidz Nite Out At Galaxy Gymnastics; Redding. Do your kids need something to do tonight? Galaxy provides a great space for kids to have fun tumbling, playing & moving. Ages 4-14. 7-10:30pm. $20/ child (members $18); additional siblings $15 - call to confirm date. 910 Wall St. (530)222-4496. North State Symphony: Inspired by Italy; Redding. The North State Symphony presents a program that includes Rossini, Hummel, Daugherty & Mendelssohn. Guest artist is John Hagstrom from the Chicago Symphony. Scott Seaton conducts. All ages. Free pre-concert talk 6:30pm, performance 7:30pm. $6-$29. Cascade Theatre, 1731 Market St. (530)243-8877. Parent’s Night Out; Anderson. Parents can treat themselves to a night out & their kids will have fun too! 2nd Saturdays, 5-9pm. $10/child. Adventure Recreation Center, 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235. Prenatal Yoga; Redding. All stages of pregnancy are welcome. Connect with your changing body, build strength & flexibility, increase stamina, improve balance & circulation, learn to use breath to manage pain, & meet other expectant moms. 2nd , 4th & 5th Saturdays, 9:15-10:15am. $80/10-class punch card; Y members free. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Safe Haven Horse Rescue’s Volunteer Work Day & Lunch; Cottonwood. Learn about the ranch & meet rescued horses. Help brush, groom, clean tack & organize tack room, clean pens & more. Lunch served. 2nd Saturdays. 9am-3pm. 3950 W. Anderson Rd. (530)347-4941. Saturday Redding Farmers Market. Enjoy a great selection of farm-fresh produce & handmade products. 7:30am-12pm, thru Dec 17. 777 Cypress Ave., behind the City Center. (530)226-7100. Shasta County Mini Maker Faire; Redding. This family-friendly event celebrates the creativity of individuals, students, educators, innovators & businesses in the community. Turtle Bay Exploration Park hosts this opportunity to celebrate North State makers. 10am-4pm, Redding Civic Auditorium, 700 Auditorium Dr. (530)229-0022. Survival! Indoor Animal Show; Redding. How do animals protect themselves, stay warm, & get enough food in the wild? In this memorable experience, get up close & experience with some of the stars of Turtle Bay to learn more. Saturdays, 1:30pm. Free with Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Toddler Time At Rare Air; Redding. Rare Air trampoline park opens their doors before normal business hours for little ones to jump at their own pace & comfort level. Sat, 9-10am. $6/jumper, parent free (jump socks required, $3). Rare Air Trampoline Park, 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206. Adventure Recreation Saturday Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. 1-3pm. $5. See the 5th. Family Fun Day At All Fired Up; Redding. Enjoy painting ceramics with specialty paints & various creative tools. All ages. Sat, 11am-7pm. See the 5th.

GOING PLACES NOVEMBER Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 1st. Galaxy Gymnastics Saturday Open Gym For Youth; Redding. Ages 5-14. 10:30am-12:30pm. See the 5th. Heartstrings 14th Annual Holiday Boutique; Redding. Offers handmade treasures, delicious homemade goodies, & vintage finds. Today 10-3pm. See the 10th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Saturday Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised, spacious gym. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am12pm; Ages 8 & up: 12-2pm. See the 5th. Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling, laser light show, music & fun. Fri & Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 4th. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. Bowling with music & light show. Fri, 9-11pm & Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 4th. Skate & Dance Night; Redding. For tweens & young teens. Sat, Skate 7-9pm; Dance 9-11pm. See the 5th. Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy docent led walks at Wild Horse Sanctuary to view & learn more about wild horses & burros. All ages. Wed & Sat, 10am-4pm, thru Dec. Free. See the 2nd.

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Sunday Ice Skating at Paradise Ice Rink. Bring friends & family for a fun time on the ice! 11am-8pm (weather permitting). All ages. $10/person, includes rental skates. Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway. (530)872-6393. Welcome Santa To Chico Mall; Chico. Join Chico Mall as they welcome Santa back for the holiday season. Free face painting, crafts, & a performance by the Children’s Choir of Chico at Sears Court. All ages. 11am-3pm. Chico Mall Sears Court, 1950 E. 20th St. (530)343-0706. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30pm); Racing on Thu (7pm) & Sun (5pm). All ages. See the 1st.

cd, “Take a Back Road.” 7pm. $27-$36. Redding Civic Auditorium, 700 Auditorium Dr. (530)530-229-0022. The Paper Airplane Guy!; Redding. How far can your paper airplane fly? Meet John Collins, world record holder for the farthest paper airplane flight. Learn his secrets to creating a world-class paper airplane! Unleash your inner making & creativity skills during this 45-minute demo. 11am. Free with Turtle Bay Exploration Park admission, $12-$16. 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Sun, Mon & Fri, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 4th.

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Art Show & Sale; Mt. Shasta. See the works of many local artists in a mixed media art show & sale at Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum. Museum exhibits are open too. All ages. 10am-4pm. $1/person. 1 North Old Stage Rd. (530)926-5508. “Basecamp Boulders” Open Gym; Mt. Shasta. Climbing fun! Multiple routes in a bouldering room with about 600 square feet of climbing surface. All ages welcome; 14 & under with parent supervision. Open daily, 10am-5pm. $5/day pass, $40/monthly

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Art & Music; Yreka. Come enjoy live music, & if you like, paint & enjoy breakfast. Music is free, painting & breakfast costs vary. All ages. Saturdays, 9:30-11am. Bella Art Works, 117 West Miner St. (530)842-5411. Art Show & Sale; Mt. Shasta. See the works of many local artists in a mixed media art show & sale at Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum. Museum exhibits are open too. All ages. 10am-4pm. $1/person. 1 North Old Stage Rd. (530)926-5508. Siskiyou Ice Rink Sign-Up Saturday; Mt. Shasta. Everyone purchasing season passes at the rink today will be entered into a gift certificate drawing that includes restaurants, movie tickets, skate lessons, bowling & Mt. Shasta Ski Park fun. Get early-bird pricing on passes (individual, family & travel passes) & sign up for the youth & adult hockey programs for the coming skate season. 12-5pm. Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Dr. (530)926-2494. The Wizard Of Oz Musical; Weed. This musical adventure is a family classic sure to delight & inspire. Meet Dorothy, the Lion, Tin Man, Scarecrow & more as Dorothy gets her wish to travel to a different world, only to realize there’s no place like home. All ages. 7pm. College of the Siskiyous Kenneth Ford Theater, 800 College Ave. (530)926-3000.

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Chico Rockstars Toddler/Preschool Music Classes; Chico. Children explore sound, rhythm, movement & other basic music concepts. Emphasis is on fun! Ages 1-2 (parent-child format) at 4pm; ages 3-4 at 4:30pm. See the 5th. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Enjoy fun hands-on science enrichment activities with your young child. Ages infants – 5yrs welcome! Mon & Tues, 10:30am-12pm. See the 1st. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Ages infant – 5yrs. M/Tu/Th/F, 9:30am12:30pm & 2-5pm. See the 1st. After School Art Enrichment Classes; Redding. In this fun & stress free art enrichment class presented by YouArt studio, children draw a project using a special step-by-step technique while engaging with a variety of media. A new project each week! Ages 4-14. Mon, 3:15-4:15pm, thru 5/30. $45/five Oct. classes; $12/drop-in. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave., Ste B. (530)605-0430. Babies, Books & Play At The Redding Library. A fun playtime for babies ages 0-2yrs & their caregivers. Mondays, 10:30am. Free. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Game Night At The Redding Library; Redding. Children of all ages can come play board games & video games in the library’s Storyroom. Mon, 4-5:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Kid’s Build It Classes: Scratch Programming Foundations; Redding. Build It empowers the younger generation to master technology, unlock creativity & live a limitless life. Ages 8 & up. Mondays, 4-6pm, 11/14-12/12 (no class 11/21). $90/4 classes. Build It, 925 Merchant Street #2. (530)638-3399. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Sun, Mon & Fri, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 4th. Kidfit Classes; Redding. Kids ages 5-10 have a great time moving & playing while increasing flexibility, balance & motor skills. Mondays 5-6pm. See the 7th. Memorable Monday At All Fired Up; Redding. Families share time together creating in an art studio atmosphere. 11am-5pm. See the 7th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Monday Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 7-8pm. See the 7th.

“The Saturday Market” Farmers Market; Red Bluff. Year-round certified market features locally grown products including veggies, fruit, nuts, meats, honey, eggs, & artisan food products & crafts. 8am12:30pm, rain or shine. Home Depot Parking Lot, 2650 Main St. (530)514-3365. Wild & Scenic Film Festival; Red Bluff. One of the nation’s premiere nature education & adventure film festivals, this year’s event features nine films that captivate & inspire. Prepare to be wowed & have fun! All ages. 7- 10pm. Red Bluff State Theatre, 333 Oak St. (530)527-3013 x5181. Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. For all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal projects. Th/F, 12:30-2:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm; Sat, 12:30-2:30pm. See the 3rd.

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Free Family Movie At Chico Library. Come enjoy a film that’s suitable for all ages. Showtime 2pm. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. North State Symphony: Inspired by Italy; Chico. The North State Symphony presents a program that includes Rossini, Hummel, Daugherty & Mendelssohn. Guest artist is John Hagstrom from the Chicago Symphony. Scott Seaton conducts. All ages. Free preconcert talk 1pm. Concert 2pm. $10-$39. Laxson Auditorium, CSU Chico, 400 W 1st St. (530)898-6333.

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pass; shoe rental $4. Shasta Base Camp, 308 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-2359. Crafting Workshop: Decoupage Gifts; Mt. Shasta. Make unique gifts during this special half-priced workshop. Learn how to decoupage flower pots & other surfaces. 10am-1pm. $7; pre-reg required. Children must be supervised. A Melo Place, 417 Chestnut St. (530)859-1296. Crafting Workshop: Pysanki Eggs; Mt. Shasta. Make unique gifts for the holidays during this special half-priced workshop. Try your hand at the Ukrainian folk art of creating beautifully decorated eggs using wax & dyes. This workshop is best for teens & adults, or mature young artists (with supervision). 1-3:30pm. $7; pre-reg required. A Melo Place, 417 Chestnut St. (530)859-1296. The Wizard Of Oz Musical; Weed. This musical adventure is a family classic sure to delight & inspire. Meet Dorothy, the Lion, Tin Man, Scarecrow & more as Dorothy gets her wish to travel to a different world, only to realize there’s no place like home. All ages. 3pm. College of the Siskiyous Kenneth Ford Theater, 800 College Ave. (530)926-3000.

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Shasta County Public Libraries invites those with library fines to participate in their annual Food for Fines campaign. Exchange one can of food for $1 off library fines through Nov 21 at all Shasta County branch libraries. See the Month-Long and Special Events section.

complete complex paintings. Ages 8-18. Mondays, 3-4:30pm, join anytime! $30/3 sessions, includes supplies; pre-reg. A Melo Place, 417 Chestnut St. (530)859-1296. PAL: Play & Learn Group; Mt. Shasta. Join an early childhood facilitator with your young child each week to play & learn through exploration, creativity & sensory play. Ages 0-5 years. Mondays, 10:30am-12pm. Free. Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 E. Lake St. (530)926-1400. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.

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Preschool Story Hour; Corning Library. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. Mondays, 10am. Free. 740 Third St. (530)824-7050. Playtime Pals Playgroup; Red Bluff. Parent organized playgroup includes play, crafts, snacks, & field trips. M, 10-11:30am. See the 7th.

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Beginning Sign Language Class; Paradise. 11:30am-1:30pm. Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Conscious Discipline Training Series; Paradise. Free parenting training based on the work of Dr. Becky Bailey. Tonight’s focus: “Composure - Strategies for taking back your power.” Positive Discipline Principle: Adults are accountable. Ages 18 & up. Tuesdays thru Jan 10, come to one class or all. 5:308:30pm. Free. The Paradise Ridge Family Resource Center, 6249 Skyway.(530)897-6235. Family Autism Support Group & Pot Luck; Chico. Raising a child on the autism spectrum is challenging; this group helps build a supportive network & opportunity to share. Children welcome; homework help & childcare provided. 3rd Tues. Dinner provided; bring something extra to share. Potluck 5:30pm; group meets 6-8pm. ARC, 2030 Park Ave. (530)891-5865 x204. Homework Help At Chico Library. Dedicated volunteers are available to help students with homework on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 3pm-5pm. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Knit-Crochet Club At Oroville Library. Bring your project to work on while enjoying the company of other yarn enthusiasts. Tue, 4-6pm. Free. 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group; Chico. Offers mother-to-mother support for breastfeeding. Babies & young children welcome. 3rd Tues, 9am. Free. 7 Governors Ln. (530)487-4109. Play Chess At Chico Library; Chico. Learn to play chess with Chico Library teen volunteers. All ages welcome. Tue, 3-5pm. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.

Preschool Storytime At Chico Library. Stories, songs & crafts for ages 3-5. Two Tues sessions: 10am & 11am. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Reading Hero Storytime; Oroville. Trained volunteers bring stories alive for kids of all ages. It’s lots of fun! Tues & Wed, 3-4pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Cheap Skate Night At Cal Skate; Chico. This fun night of roller skating features weekly themes, games & family “hits” music. 6:30-8:30pm. See the 1st. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/ Th 3:30-5pm. See the 1st. Newborn Parenting Class: “Quality Childcare”; Chico. Parents with babies 0-3mos learn current information to promote infant wellness & safety. 10:30am-12pm. $15. See the 1st. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Enjoy fun hands-on science enrichment activities with your young child. Ages infants – 5yrs welcome! Mon & Tues, 10:30am-12pm. See the 1st. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30pm); Racing on Thu (7pm) & Sun (5pm). All ages. See the 1st. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Ages infant – 5yrs. M/Tu/Th/F, 9:30am12:30pm & 2-5pm. See the 1st.

Family Jump Time At Rare Air; Redding. Bring the whole gang for a jumping experience in a fun-filled environment – it’s healthy, active fun. Choose your 2-hour jump time Tuesdays between 2-8pm. $10/ person (min. 2 jumpers). Rare Air Trampoline Park, 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206. Mini Artists Classes At YourArt Studio; Redding. In these ongoing art classes for young children, participants sing songs to learn about finger placement on media. In each class, students learn to draw a project using a special step-by-step technique. Ages 2.5-5. Tues, 10-10:30am, thru May. $20/month or $7/dropin. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave. (530)605-0430. Mornings With Mommy; Redding. A fun, easy way to enjoy activities with your children & meet other moms. Activities include crafts, sensory table, fine & gross motor activities, storytime, music, educational toys, & snack. Ages 0-5 & caregivers. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 9-10am. $5 per family, by pre-reg. Mount Calvary Lutheran Church & School, 3961 Alta Mesa Dr. (530)221-2451. Paint A Story Classes; Redding. For young artists up to age 5. Tuesdays, 10:30-11am. Free! Co-sponsored by First 5 Shasta. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave., Ste B. (530)605-0430. Prenatal Yoga; Redding. All stages of pregnancy are welcome to join this class. Tues, 10:45–11:45am. $80/10-class punch card; Y members free. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Teen Poetry Slam At Redding Library; Redding. Great fun with poetry for all ages. 5:30-7:30pm. Free. 1100 Parkview Avenue. (530)245-7253. Adventure Recreation Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. Tu/Th/F, 10am-12pm & Sat, 1-3pm. See the 1st. Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All bikes, categories & ages welcome to participate. Tue/Fri, 6pm. See the 1st. Chess Group Fun; Redding. Players enjoy games of chess while instructors observe, give advice & facilitate the fun. All ages & levels. Tu, 6-7:30pm. Free. See the 1st. G-Force Gymnastics Tuesday Classes; Redding. Kinder-gym (ages 3-5) 4-4:45pm. Tumble-fun (ages 6+) 4-5pm. See the 1st. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 1st. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Tuesday Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 7-8pm. See the 1st. Toddler-Fit; Redding. Toddlers ages 1-4 enjoy 45 minutes of energy-burning, stimulating & encour-

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Babies Love Books At Chico Library; Chico. Babies ages 18 months & younger will enjoy this special story time. Wed, 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Chico Wednesday Farmers Market; Chico. Enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, soaps & much more. 7:30am-1pm, yearround, rain or shine. North Valley Plaza, Pillsbury Rd. (530)893-FARM. “Conscious Discipline” Training Series; Oroville. Free parenting training based on the work of Dr. Becky Bailey. Tonight’s focus: “Becoming Brain Smart - The four brain-smart principles.” Positive Discipline Principle: Know your child. Ages 18 & up. Wednesdays thru Jan 25, come to one class or all. 5:30-8:30pm. Free. Nothern Valley Catholic Social Services, 2185 Baldwin Ave. (530)897-6235. Homework Help At Chico Library. Dedicated volunteers are available to help students with homework on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 3pm-5pm. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Kooky Birds Skate Lesson & Session; Chico. Young skaters can take a skate class & have fun skating after. Taught by a certified instructor from the Chico Artistic Skate Club. Ages 8 & under. W, 9:30-11am. $5.50, includes skates, parents skate free. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Mid-Week Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Geared for ages preschool & younger. W, 11am. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Preschool Storytime & Craft At Oroville Library. Enjoy songs, stories & a craft geared for ages 3-5. 11am-12pm. Free. 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Reading Hero Storytime; Oroville. Trained volunteers bring stories alive for kids of all ages. It’s lots of fun! Tues & Wed, 3-4pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. What’s Going On Wednesdays Kids Activity; Gridley Library. Enjoy creative craft-making. 2-3:30pm. 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. “Just For Fun” Preschool Activities; Chico. Handson parent-child activities in a fun drop-in Montessori environment. Ages infants – 5yrs. Wed, 10:30am. See the 2nd. Tiny Tumbling Class; Chico. Children ages 2-8 learn basic tumbling skills & flexibility using a tumble track, spring floor & pit. Wed, 4-4:30pm. See the 2nd.

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

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Holiday Home Décor Workshop: Fresh Flowers: Redding. Learn how to decorate your home for the fall & winter holidays using fresh flowers & holiday greenery. For adults. Wednesdays, 6-8 pm, 11/1612/14. $65; pre-reg. Caldwell Recreation Park, 56 Quartz Hill Rd. (530)225-4095. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Wed. Open Gym; Redding. Ages 8 & up can practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym. 7-8pm. $5. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Parent Café; Redding. Shasta County parents & primary caregivers help each other with intimate, energetic conversations, building off each other’s experiences to solve problems. Free childcare & dinner for first 25 children registered; spaces fill fast, RSVP soon. 5:45-8:30pm. Oak View Head Start, 1156 Del Monte St. (530)241-5816 x208. Read & Play Story Time; Redding Library. This innovative story time focuses on sensory practices. Children of all ages welcome, especially those with special needs. Wed, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Special Education Community Meeting; Redding. Parents, teachers, students, community members & anyone with an interest in special education are invited to attend. Facilitated by Shasta County Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education. 3rd Wed, 12-2pm. Free. Shasta SELPA Conference Room, 1524 Magnolia Ave. (530)945-2706. Storytime With Simpson University; Redding. Free storytime for young children, coordinated by Simpson University, Shasta Early Literacy Partnership & Mt. Shasta Mall Kids Club. 1st & 3rd Wed, 9:30am. Mt. Shasta Mall indoor play area (near Sears), 900 Dana Dr. (530)226-4737. Alateen Meeting; Redding. Support group for teens affected by someone else’s drinking. Wed, 6:307:30pm. See the 2nd. Parent Group: Discipline That Works; Redding. Free parent support group that’s based on the Triple P positive parenting program. Wed, 6-7:30pm. See the 2nd. Square Dancing; Anderson. Remember how much fun it was to square dance? Bring the family to learn how on Wed. eves. Beginning lesson 7-8pm; stay & dance until 9:30pm. Ages 5 & up. See the 2nd. Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy docent led walks at Wild Horse Sanctuary to view & learn more about wild horses & burros. All ages. Wed & Sat, 10am-4pm, thru Dec. Free. See the 2nd.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Children’s Storytime At Dunsmuir Library. Children of all ages (infants welcome) enjoy stories & a snack. Adult must accompany child. 3:30-4:30pm. 5714 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-2035. Music & Movement; Weed. Ana Fisher facilitates free-play as well as music & movement activities that appeal to young children’s interests & experiences. The program honors the ways that children & families are alike & different. Wednesdays, 10am-11:30am thru Nov 16. Family & Community Resource Center of Weed, 260 Main St. (530)938-9914. Songs & Stories At Mt. Shasta Library. Children ages 0-5 enjoy fun stories & sing along to music. An adult must accompany young children. 10:30am. 515 East Alma St. (530)926-2031. Ballroom Dance Classes: Beginning/Intermediate; Mt. Shasta. Learn the smooth & Latin dances, & how to lead or follow. W, 6:45-7:45pm. See the 2nd. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.

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THURSDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

AfterSchool Storytime At Chico Library. Stories & crafts for ages 12 & under. Th, 3pm. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Caregiver Resource & Self-Care Training; Chico. For those caring for someone else’s child or children. Facilitated group offers support, resources, & training for better self-care. 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 11am-1pm. Butte College Skyway Center, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd. (530)897-6235. Durham Library Storytime. Stories, songs & activities for children 5 & under. 10am. Free. Durham Branch Library, 2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835. Hooks & Needlers Sewing Circle; Paradise. For those who love to knit & crochet; bring your projects. All ages.12pm. Free. Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Patrick Ranch Museum History Night; Durham. Tonight’s topic: Local Blacksmiths, Preserving the Craft of Blacksmithing All ages welcome, bring the family! 7pm. $5/person. Patrick Ranch Museum, 10381 Midway, between Chico & Durham. (530)342-4359. Storytime For Ages 5 & Under; Paradise. Songs, story & music geared for ages 0-5. 10am. Free. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)8726320. Toddler Storytime At Chico Library. Stories, songs & action rhymes for ages 3 & under. Two Thursday sessions: 10am & 11am. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Butte Homeschoolers’ Park Day; Chico. All homeschoolers welcome. Th, 1-4pm. Free. See the 3rd. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 3rd. Chico Rockstars Toddler/Preschool Music Classes; Chico. Children explore sound, rhythm, movement & other basic music concepts. Emphasis is on fun! Ages 1-2 (parent-child format) at 4pm; ages 3-4 at 4:30pm. See the 5th. Creative Art Activities; Chico. Enjoy hands-on art activities with your child in a drop-in Montessori environment. Designed for infants & children through age 5, with their parent/caretaker. Th & Fri, starts 10:30am. See the 3rd. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30pm); Racing on Thu (7pm) & Sun (5pm). All ages. See the 3rd.

TEHAMA COUNTY

Preschool Story Hour; Red Bluff Library. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. 9:30am. 645 Madison St. (530)527-0604. School Readiness Playgroup; Cottonwood. Fun, free weekly playgroup for ages 0-5. Includes age-appropriate activities, circle time, singing & much more. 10am. Wednesdays, 10am (except school holidays) Please say you saw it in North State Parent magazine. This helps us grow!

GLENN COUNTY

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

SHASTA COUNTY

Adoptive Parents Support Group: “Coffee & Conversation”; Redding. Adoptive parents meet to share, problem solve, give & receive support. 3rd Thursday, 10-11:30am. Childcare available. Call for location: Lilliput Children’s Services. (530)722-9092. Anderson Library Storytime: Pie! Don’t miss the delightful story, I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie. AND, local author Linda Boyden presents the story I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly, with the assistance of her cute puppet. Sticker Craft & book for each child. 3:30pm. Free. 3200 W. Center St. (530)365-7685. Bereaved Parents Support Group; Redding. For parents or grandparents grieving the death of a child of any age. 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7-8:30pm. Free, drop-in okay. Children & teen grief support groups also available based on need. Call for info. Mercy Medical Center Board Room, 2175 Rosaline Ave. (530)245-4070. Disability Related Truancies Training; Redding & online. This free training with Guest Presenter Elena Alcala, youth advocate for Disability Rights California, will briefly cover the following topics: Behavior and Discipline; Bullying; Health; Student Attendance Review Board (SARB). Offered on site & online. Free; pre-reg. 6-7:30pm. Rowell Family Empowerment, 2701 Old Eureka Way Suite 2i. (530)226-5129. Kid’s Build It Classes: 3D Modeling; Redding. Build It empowers the younger generation to master technology, unlock creativity & live a limitless life. Ages 8 & up. Thursdays, 4-6pm, 11/17-12/15 (no class 11/24). $90/4 classes. Build It, 925 Merchant Street #2. (530)638-3399. KIXE Storytime; Redding. Come listen to a story & enjoy songs, stickers & crafts. Take home a complimentary book. Bring a pillow, favorite blanket or stuffed animal, & friends! 3rd Th, 9-11am. Ages 0-5. KIXE Volunteer Center, 603 N Market St. RSVP: (530)243-5493 x112. Little Explorers: Signs Of Fall; Redding. Fall is upon us! Crunchy leaves & cooler weather tell us that the seasons are changing, but what else? Learn about what makes autumn such a special season. Activities & stories provided by museum docents for ages 2-5 & caregivers. Th, 10am. Free w/park admission, $12$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. “Living With A Child With Autism!” Support Group; Redding. Are you a parent of a child with autism spectrum disorder? This support group is for you. Come to share & laugh or just listen to other

parents who are raising kids with autism. Free, RSVP. 6-7pm at Bridges to Success, 1544 Magnolia Ave. (530)710-5304. Read & Create Story Time; Redding Library. Focusing on art themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Th, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Shasta County’s Great American Smokeout. Offers free quit kits, including a special perinatal quit kit with baby onesie (first 25 people). Free fetal monitoring of carbon monoxide for pregnant women 10am-2pm. San Francisco Deli, 2395 Athens Ave. Adventure Recreation Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. Tu/Th/F, 10am-12pm & Sat, 1-3pm. See the 1st. G-Force Gymnastics Thursday Classes; Redding. Kinder-gym (ages 3-5) 4-4:45pm; Tumble-fun (ages 6 +) 4-5pm. See the 3rd. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 3rd. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Thurs. Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 7-8pm. See the 3rd. Thankful Thursday At All Fired Up; Redding. Bring in a canned food item today & your studio fee is waived. All ages. 11am-5pm. See the 3rd. Toddler-Fit; Redding. Toddlers ages 1-4 enjoy 45 minutes of energy-burning, stimulating & encouraging fun. 10:30-11:15am or 11:30-12:15pm. See the 1st.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Parents Support Group; Mt. Shasta. Open to adoptive, foster & relative caregivers. Share parenting ideas, strategies & successes. Get support from others in the same parenting situation. Join anytime. 3rd Th, 9:30-11:30am. Free. Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 E. Lake St. (530)879-3861. Intermediate Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. Fun, supportive environment develops technique & skills at the intermediate level. 6:45-7:45pm. See the 3rd. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.

TEHAMA COUNTY

School Readiness Playgroup; Corning. Fun free weekly playgroup for ages 0-5 with age-appropriate activities, circle time, singing & much more! Thursdays, 10am (except school holidays). West Street Elementary, K3 Room, 900 West St. (530)824-4111. Together On Purpose Adoptive Parents Support Group; Red Bluff. Network with other adoptive families. Facilitated by professional therapist Scott Howell, MFTI, with topics chosen by group participants. All adoptive families welcome, on-site childcare provided. 3rd Th, 3:30pm. Free. Held at North Valley Baptist Church, 345 David Ave. (530)528-0300. Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. For all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal projects. Th/F, 12:30-2:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm; Sat, 12:30-2:30pm. See the 3rd.

FRIDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

Bilingual Story Garden At Chico Library; Chico Library. Enjoy stories & songs in English & Spanish geared for ages 0-5. F, 10am. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Fantastic Friday Playgroup; Chico. An entire gym is open for play, for ages walking-5yrs with an adult (max 2 kids per adult). 1st & 3rd Fridays, 10am12pm. $15 (members $5); siblings +$1. Athletic Horizons, 415 Otterson Dr. (530)893-4967. Stone Soup Day; Chico. The Nord Country School students present the play “Stone Soup” followed by a soup lunch made by the students. Community members are welcome. 8am play, 12-1pm lunch ($2.50-$3). Nord Country School, 5554 California St. (530)891-3138.

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GOING PLACES NOVEMBER

Downtown Chico’s Christmas Preview is an evening filled with the sights and sounds of the season. Enjoy beautiful decorations, refreshments, strolling carolers and a visit from Santa. See the 20th (Butte County). Photo by Jon Yunker.

Story, Music & Art At The Paradise Library. A fun & creative time geared for age 8 & under. 2:30pm. 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. Teen/Top 40 Night At Cal Skate; Chico. Open to everyone! Bring your friends and have fun roller skating to great music. Dancing may be offered too. All ages. Fridays, 7-10:30pm. $7/2hrs-$7.25/2.5hrs, skate rental $2-$3. 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. The Nurtured Heart Approach Training; Chico. . This free parenting method training runs 9am-4pm on Nov 18th & 19th. Come one or both days. Butte College Skyway Center, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd. (530) 897-6235. Creative Art Activities; Chico. Enjoy hands-on art activities with your child in a drop-in Montessori environment. Designed for infants & children through age 5, with their parent/caretaker. Th & Fri, starts 10:30am. See the 3rd. Dollar Night At Chico Cheer Gym; Chico. $1 = 1.5 hours of fun! Use the gym & equipment to play, tumble or perfect your cheer skills. Fri, 6-8pm. See the 4th. Family Swim; Chico. Everyone’s invited to swim in a great indoor facility. See the 4th. Time Out For Moms; Chico. Provides support & encouragement to moms with young children. Childcare provided. Fridays, 9-11am. See the 4th. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Ages infant – 5yrs. M/Tu/Th/F, 9:30am12:30pm & 2-5pm. See the 1st. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with blacklight bowling & music. Fri/Sat, 9pm-1am. See the 4th.

SHASTA COUNTY

After School Art Enrichment Classes; Redding. In this fun & stress free art enrichment class children draw a project using a special step-by-step technique while engaging with a variety of media. A new project each week! Ages 4-14. Fri, 3:15-4:15pm, thru 5/30. $36/month; $12/drop-in. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave., Ste B. (530)605-0430. Animal Aviation Program; Redding. Many aviation technologies started in the natural world by observing birds and other flighted creatures. Learn about some of Turtle Bay’s “winged wonders” in an up-close experience. Thursdays & Sundays at 1:30pm. Free with Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Animal Parade; Redding. Take a stroll with Spike the porcupine, Sweet Pea the skunk, & other Turtle Bay animal celebrities as one of them leads the way through the park. Fridays at 1:30pm, weather permitting. Free with Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Anything Goes Musical; Redding. This brilliant

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Fri, 7:30-10pm. See the 4th. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Sun, Mon & Fri, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 4th. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 1st. Kids’ Day At All Fired Up; Redding. Kids have fun painting on Fridays from 11am-8pm. For teens & parents too! See the 4th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Friday Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 5-6pm. See the 4th. Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling, laser light show, music & fun. Fri & Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 4th. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. Bowling with music & light show. Fri, 9-11pm & Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 4th. Toddler Time At Rare Air; Redding. Rare Air trampoline park opens their doors before normal business hours for little ones to jump at their own pace & comfort level. Fridays, 9-10am & 10-11am. See the 4th.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Ladies Night Out; Yreka. Moms, grab a friend & come create a personalized wine glass or travel mug at this fun paint it yourself studio. Ages 18 & up (Ages 21+ may bring wine). 6-8pm. $25; includes instruction, materials & snacks. Bella Art Works, 117 West Miner St. (530)842-5411.

TEHAMA COUNTY

School Readiness Preschool Playgroups; Red Bluff. Fun, free weekly Friday morning playgroups offering age-appropriate activities, circle time, singing & more! Two age sessions: Ages 0-2, 9am; Ages 3-5, 10am. Jackson Heights Elementary School, Room 21, 225 Jackson St. (530)527-7214. Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. For all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal projects. Th/F, 12:30-2:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm; Sat, 12:30-2:30pm. See the 3rd.

WEEKEND

SATURDAY

National Adoption Day

BUTTE COUNTY

Book Sale; Chico. Find great books at low prices at this fundraising event hosted by Chico Friends of the Library. Saturdays, 9-11:30am. Chico Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Book Sale; Paradise. At this twice-monthly sale, purchase gently-used books at bargain prices. Hosted by Paradise Friends of the Library. 10am-3pm. Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Chinese Storytime At Chico Library; Chico. Monthly storytime features stories & songs in Chinese. 3rd Saturday, 2pm. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Kids Club Craft Workshop; Chico. Kids ages 3 &

up can make a craft to bring home. 10am, 10:30am, 11am & 11:30am. $2/class. Michaels, 2041 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. (530)343-1864. Nature Walk; Lake Oroville. Bring the family to enjoy a docent-led walk on a park trail around Lake Oroville. Each week features a different easy/moderate 3-5 mile walk. Saturdays, 9am-11pm, year-round. Meet at the Lake Oroville Visitor’s Center, 917 Kelly Ridge Rd. (530)538-2219. Presentation: “We Climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro!”; Oroville. Robyn North & Patty (Bolt) Wright & talk about their trip to the top of Mt. Kilminanjero. View a photo display of the trip. 3rd Sat. 10am-12pm. $3, includes tour. Bolt’s Antique Tool Museum, 1650 Broderick St. (530)538-2528. Roller Skate Lessons; Chico. Taught by the Chico Artistic Skate Club. All ages welcome. Beginners: 10-10:30; Intermediate: 12:30-1pm. $5.25, includes skates. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Saturday Farmers Market; Chico. Enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, soaps & much more. 7:30am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine. 2nd & Wall Sts. (530)893-FARM. Saturday Ice Skating at Paradise Ice Rink. Bring friends & family for a fun time on the ice! 11am10pm (weather permitting). All ages. $10/person, includes rental skates. Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway. (530)872-6393. Saturday Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Children of all ages will enjoy this weekly storytime. 11am & 2pm. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Weekend Childbirth Preparation; Chico. Trained nurse instructors help expectant parents prepare for birth, newborn care & breastfeeding. Promotes personal choices including breathing & relaxation techniques & pain management options. 11/19 & 20: Sat, 9am-4pm, & Sun, 9am-1pm. $125/couple. Enloe Mother & Baby Education Center, 251 Cohasset Rd., Suite #120. (530)332-3970. Yo-Yo Club Practice; Chico. Develop your yo-yo skills with free lessons & practice. 12-2pm. Meet in Diamond Alley behind Bird in Hand, 320 Broadway. (530)893-0545. Chico Rockstars Toddler/Preschool Music Classes; Chico. Children explore sound, rhythm, movement & other basic music concepts. Emphasis is on fun! Ages 1-2 (parent-child format) at 4pm; ages 3-4 at 4:30pm. See the 5th. Roo’s Zoo Kids’ Skate Session; Chico. Ages 10 & under. Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30am. See the 5th. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with black-light bowling & music. Fri/Sat, 9pm-1am. See the 4th.

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Rogue Valley Mini Maker Faire; Ashland, OR. An interactive, family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity & resourcefulness. Meet over 40 makers offering hands-on activities & demos. 10am-5pm. $10 admission for ages 2 & up (Scienceworks members $5). 1500 East Main St. (541)482-6767.

PLACER COUNTY

Night Out At The Museum; Roseville. Families will enjoy visiting the Maidu museum & meeting guest presentors. Part of the area’s 3rd Saturday Art Walk, thru Nov. All ages. 6:30-8:30pm. Free. Maidu Museum, 311 Vernon St. (916)774-5934.

SHASTA COUNTY

Anything Goes Musical; Redding. This brilliant example of classic musical theatre includes epic tap dancing, an unforgettable Cole Porter score, & a wonderfully unexpected & romantic happy ending. Set sail on an ocean liner overflowing with sailors, a stowaway, gangsters, an evangelist, Wall Street brokers, showgirls, & the brassy (but lovable) Reno Sweeney. Presented by University Preparatory School. Ages 5+. 2pm & 7pm. $7-$10. David Marr Auditorium, 2200 Eureka Way. (530)245-2790. National Family Volunteer Day At Turtle Bay; Redding. Be part of National Family Volunteer Day by supporting Turtle Bay through volunteer activities at this family-friendly event. Help weed & mulch

GOING PLACES NOVEMBER the gardens, & create enrichments for the animals throughout the park. All family members encouraged to volunteer, then enjoy the rest of the day in the park! 9-10:30am. Free. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. R.E.A.D. Dog Program; Redding. Children read to registered therapy dogs from the Reading Education Assistance Dogs program resulting in greater self-confidence & improvement in reading & communication skills. Ages preschool-6yrs. 3rd Sat, 1-3pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Saturday Redding Farmers Market. Enjoy a great selection of farm-fresh produce & handmade products. 7:30am-12pm, thru Dec 17. 777 Cypress Ave., behind the City Center. (530)226-7100. Science Saturday: What’s All the Buzz About?; Redding. You better bee-lieve it! Bees serve an important function in our ecosystems, crops & gardens. Explore these pollinators & discover what it takes to be a bee! 11am-3pm. Free w/Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Concert; Redding. The rotating collective of Postmodern Jukebox has played hundreds of shows to packed-house crowds around the world. Known for their ability to reimagine Top 40 hits, don’t miss this opportunity to see them live. All ages. 7pm. $39-$99. Redding Civic Auditorium, 700 Auditorium Dr. (530)229-0022. Sequoia Middle School Band’s Annual Craft Bazaar; Redding. Enjoy a day of holiday shopping! Wood crafts, jewelry, cards, yard décor, blankets, scarves, Miche, Scentsy & more. All ages. Come support the band … music matters! 9am-3pm. $1 donation (includes raffle ticket); age 14 & under free. Sequoia Middle School, 1805 Sequoia St. (530)229-7960. Ski & Snowboard Swap; Redding. Find deals on used skis, boots, snowboards, apparel, etc. A great way to recycle your used gear too – call for details. Mt. Shasta Ski Park pass photos taken. All ages. 9am-7pm. Redding Sports LTD Parking Lot, 950 Hilltop Dr. (530)221-7333. Survival! Indoor Animal Show; Redding. How do animals protect themselves, stay warm, & get enough food in the wild? In this memorable experience, get up close & experience with some of the stars of Turtle Bay to learn more. Saturdays, 1:30pm. Free with Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Thanksgiving Horse Camp; Anderson. Participants have fun with horses, learn to care for them & develop riding skills. Fun contests throughout the week. Last day includes barbeque, & kids demonstrate horsemanship skills. Ages 6 & over. 11/21-25 (M-W), 9am-1pm. $450. Book now; camp fills up quickly. NorCal Riding Stables, 21260 Hawes Rd. (530)5158958. Toddler Time At Rare Air; Redding. Rare Air trampoline park opens their doors before normal business hours for little ones to jump at their own pace & comfort level. Saturdays, 9-10am. $6/jumper, parent free (jump socks required, $3). Rare Air Trampoline Park, 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206. Adventure Recreation Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. Tu/Th/F, 10am-12pm & Sat, 1-3pm. See the 1st. Family Fun Day At All Fired Up; Redding. Enjoy painting ceramics with specialty paints & various creative tools. All ages. Sat, 11am-7pm. See the 5th. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 1st. Galaxy Gymnastics Saturday Open Gym For Youth; Redding. Ages 5-14. 10:30am-12:30pm. See the 5th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Saturday Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised., spacious gym. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am12pm; Ages 8 & up: 12-2pm. See the 5th. Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling, laser light show, music & fun. Fri & Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 4th. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. Bowling with music & light show. Fri, 9-11pm & Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 4th. Skate & Dance Night; Redding. For tweens & young

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teens. Sat, Skate 7-9pm; Dance 9-11pm. See the 5th. Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy docent led walks at Wild Horse Sanctuary to view & learn more about wild horses & burros. All ages. Wed & Sat, 10am-4pm, thru Dec. Free. See the 2nd.

SISKYOU COUNTY

Holiday Gift Fair; Yreka. Three buildings, plus outside, full of arts, crafts, foods, home décor, baskets, bath & body items, jewelry, clothes & more. Santa will be there too! All ages. 9am-4pm. Free admission. Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds, 1712 Fairlane Rd. (530)842-2767. Siskiyou Ice Rink Opening Day; Mt. Shasta. Come out & have a great time ice skating at the newly-expanded rink! Hockey begins too. Public skate sessions: 1:30-5pm & 6-9pm (6-6:30 is adults-only). $6-$9, under age 3 free with adult; skate rentals +$2. Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Dr. (530)926-1715. Ballroom Technique Class; Mt. Shasta. Learn ballroom dance techniques from pro instructors. Sats, 9:45-11:45am. See the 5th.

TEHAMA COUNTY

“The Saturday Market” Farmers Market; Red

Bluff. Year-round certified market features locally grown products including veggies, fruit, nuts, meats, honey, eggs, & artisan food products & crafts. 8am12:30pm, rain or shine. Home Depot Parking Lot, 2650 Main St. (530)514-3365. Volunteer Work Session; Red Bluff. Come learn about wildlife & gardening while learning the value of giving back to the community. All ages. 3rd Saturdays, 9am. Sacramento River Discovery Center, 1000 Sale Lane. (530)527-1196. Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. For all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal projects. Th/F, 12:30-2:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm; Sat, 12:30-2:30pm. See the 3rd.

SUNDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

Downtown Chico Christmas Preview; Chico. Merchants debut their holiday cheer, inviting the community to delight in an evening filled with the sights & sounds of the season. Stores don beautiful decorations, refreshments are served, strolling carolers add charm & Santa Claus will visit. 4-8pm. Downtown Chico. (530)345-6500. Free Family Movie At Chico Library. Come enjoy a

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film that’s suitable for all ages. Showtime 2pm. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Sunday Ice Skating at Paradise Ice Rink. Bring friends & family for a fun time on the ice! 11am-8pm (weather permitting). All ages. $10/person, includes rental skates. Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway. (530)872-6393. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30pm); Racing on Thu (7pm) & Sun (5pm). All ages. See the 1st.

SHASTA COUNTY

Animal Aviation Program; Redding. Many aviation technologies started in the natural world by observing birds and other flighted creatures. Learn about some of Turtle Bay’s “winged wonders” in an up-close experience. Thursdays & Sundays at 1:30pm. Free with Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Thanksgiving Interfaith Service; Redding. In honor of Thanksgiving, the Shasta County Interfaith Forum invites the public to experience an interfaith choir, readings, prayers & reflections from a variety of faiths. All ages. 7:30-9pm. Donations for food banks accepted. St Joseph Catholic Church, 2040 Walnut Ave. (530)243-8862. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Sun, Mon & Fri, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 4th. Ski & Snowboard Swap Final Day; Redding. Today 10am-4pm. See the 19th.

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Open November 19 – February 26 Sign-Up Saturdays at Siskiyou Ice Rink October 29, November 5 & 12 • 12-5pm

New this year: Everyone purchasing season passes during Sign-up Saturdays will be entered into a gift certificate drawing that includes restaurants, movie tickets, skate lessons, bowling & Mt. Shasta Ski Park fun. Sign up for hockey programs • Get early-bird discounts on individual & family passes • Travelers passes available for those living 50+ miles from the rink. Find season pass pricing online. Passes can also be purchased at the Mt. Shasta Recreation & Parks District office at Mt. Shasta City Park or at the rink’s website.

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“Basecamp Boulders” Open Gym; Mt. Shasta. Climbing fun! Multiple routes in a bouldering room with about 600 square feet of climbing surface. All ages welcome; 14 & under with parent supervision. Open daily, 10am-5pm. $5/day pass, $40/monthly pass; shoe rental $4. Shasta Base Camp, 308 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-2359. Paint Me A Story; Yreka. Children will hear the story of Ten Fat Turkeys, paint a complimentary ceramic piece or canvas, & enjoy a snack. Ages 3-10. 11-12pm. $10. Bella Art Works, 117 West Miner St. (530)842-5411. Stick Time At Siskiyou Ice Rink; Mt. Shasta. The rink’s reserved 8-10am for hockey players of all ages to practice shoot-ing, passing & skating. Full gear required; under 18 must wear full face mask. By donation. Siskiyou Ice Rink, Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Dr. (530)926-1715. Sunday Ice Skate Sessions; Mt. Shasta. Bring friends & family to enjoy ice skating at the newly-expanded rink. Open 1:30-5pm. Admission $7-$10 under age 3 free with adult; skate rentals +$2. Siskiyou Ice Rink, Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Dr. (530)926-2494.

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BUTTE COUNTY

Lyme Disease Support Group; Chico. Offers monthly support for those suffering with Lyme disease, & their family, friends & caregivers. 3rd Mon, 5:30-7pm. Disability Action Center, 1161 East Ave. (530)891-8204. Chico Rockstars Toddler/Preschool Music Classes; Chico. Children explore sound, rhythm, movement & other basic music concepts. Emphasis is on fun! Ages 1-2 (parent-child format) at 4pm; ages 3-4 at 4:30pm. See the 5th. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Enjoy fun hands-on science enrichment activities with your young child. Ages infants – 5yrs welcome! Mon & Tues, 10:30am-12pm. See the 1st. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Ages infant – 5yrs. M/Tu/Th/F, 9:30am12:30pm & 2-5pm. See the 1st.

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GOING PLACES NOVEMBER a variety of media. A new project each week! Ages 4-14. Mon, 3:15-4:15pm, thru 5/30. $45/five Oct. classes; $12/drop-in. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave., Ste B. (530)605-0430. Babies, Books & Play At The Redding Library. A fun playtime for babies ages 0-2yrs & their caregivers. Mondays, 10:30am. Free. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Fall & Winter Adventures Camp: Redding. Participants will have a great time enjoying crafts, games & movies during this exciting day camp program for ages 6-11. 11/21-23, 7:30am-5:30pm. $84/week or $38/day. Caldwell Recreation Park, 56 Quartz Hill Rd. (530)225-4095. Game Night At The Redding Library; Redding. Children of all ages can come play board games & video games in the library’s Storyroom. Mon, 4-5:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Pokemon Art Camp; Redding. Fun day-long art adventure for youth ages 5-10yrs. 9-2pm. $55-$60; materials & lunch provided. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave., Ste B. (530)605-0430. YMCA Fall Holiday Camps; Shasta County. Enjoy your school break participating in fun activities with friends at YMCA day camps for grades K-8. Nov 21-23, 7am-6pm. Varied locations. Pre-reg by 11/14. Find more info online or call Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Sun, Mon & Fri, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 4th. Kidfit Classes; Redding. Kids ages 5-10 have a great time moving & playing while increasing flexibility, balance & motor skills. Mondays 5-6pm. See the 7th. Memorable Monday At All Fired Up; Redding. Families share time together creating in an art studio atmosphere. 11am-5pm. See the 7th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Monday Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 7-8pm. See the 7th.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Holiday Ice Skating at Siskiyou Ice Rink; Mt. Shasta. The rink is open for public ice skating from 12-5pm. $7-$10, under age 3 free w/adult; skate rentals +$2. Siskiyou Ice Rink, Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Dr. (530)926-2494. Painting For Kids & Teens Classes; Mt. Shasta. Participants learn basic techniques, composition & styles of painting & coloring. Runs in 3-session classes per painting at the simplest level; takes longer to complete complex paintings. Ages 8-18. Mondays,

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3-4:30pm, join anytime! $30/3 sessions, includes supplies; pre-reg. A Melo Place, 417 Chestnut St. (530)859-1296. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st. PAL: Play & Learn Group; Mt. Shasta. Play & learn with your young child through exploration, creativity & sensory play in this facilitated weekly group. Ages 0-5 years. Mondays, 10:30am-12pm. See the 7th.

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TUESDAY

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Caregiver Resource & Self-Care Training; Paradise. For those caring for someone else’s child or children. Facilitated group offers support, training for better self-care, & resources. 4th Thursday, 12-2pm. Paradise Ridge Family Resouce Center, 6249 Skyway. (530)897-6235. Homework Help At Chico Library. Dedicated volunteers are available to help students with homework on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 3pm-5pm. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Conscious Discipline Training Series; Paradise. Free parenting training based on the work of Dr. Becky Bailey. Tonight’s focus: “Encouragement - How to notice instead of judge.” Positive Discipline Principle: Adults must have self-control. Ages 18 & up. Tuesdays thru Jan 10, come to one class or all. 5:308:30pm. Free. The Paradise Ridge Family Resource Center, 6249 Skyway.(530)897-6235. Family Special Needs Pot Luck & Support Group; Chico. Raising a child with special needs is challenging; this group helps build a supportive network & opportunity to share. Children welcome; homework help & childcare provided. 2nd & 4th Tues. Dinner provided; bring something extra to share. Potluck 5:30pm; group meets 6-8pm. ARC, 2030 Park Ave. (530)891-5865 x204. Knit-Crochet Club At Oroville Library. Bring your project to work on while enjoying the company of other yarn enthusiasts. Tue, 4-6pm. Free. 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Play Chess At Chico Library; Chico. Learn to play chess with Chico Library teen volunteers. All ages welcome. Tue, 3-5pm. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave.

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(530)891-2726. Preschool Storytime At Chico Library. Stories, songs & crafts for ages 3-5. Two Tues sessions: 10am & 11am. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Reading Hero Storytime; Oroville. Trained volunteers bring stories alive for kids of all ages. It’s lots of fun! Tues & Wed, 3-4pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Seed Library Info & Packing; Paradise. Learn about Paradise Library’s Seed Library & how to preserve seeds for sharing. 4th Tuesdays, 5-7pm. Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. The Mom Spot; Paradise. A place for mothers of preschool age children to connect. Includes speaker, craft, breakfast, & free onsite childcare. 2nd & 4th Tuesday. For ages 0-5 & mothers of preschoolers. 9-11:30am. Annual $10 reg fee, thru May. Paradise Alliance Church, 6491 Clark Rd. (530)877-7069. Cheap Skate Night At Cal Skate; Chico. This fun night of roller skating features weekly themes, games & family “hits” music. 6:30-8:30pm. See the 1st. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/ Th 3:30-5pm. See the 1st. Newborn Parenting Class: “Healthy Newborn”; Chico. Parents with babies 0-3mos learn current information to promote infant wellness & safety. 10:30am-12pm. $15. See the 1st. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Enjoy fun hands-on science enrichment activities with your young child. Ages infants – 5yrs welcome! Mon & Tues, 10:30am-12pm. See the 1st. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30pm); Racing on Thu (7pm) & Sun (5pm). All ages. See the 1st. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Ages infant – 5yrs. M/Tu/Th/F, 9:30am12:30pm & 2-5pm. See the 1st.

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Discovery Camp: Up, Up & Away!; Redding. Children ages 7-10 are invited to this 1-day camp exploring things that go up in the air! Filled with fun activities; design & build paper planes, rockets & helicopters. 9am-4pm. $50 (member discount avail); reg by Nov 11. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)242-3108. Family Jump Time At Rare Air; Redding. Bring the whole gang for a jumping experience in a fun-filled environment – it’s healthy, active fun. Choose your 2-hour jump time Tuesdays between 2-8pm. $10/ person (min. 2 jumpers). Rare Air Trampoline Park, 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206. Mini Artists Classes At YourArt Studio; Redding. In these ongoing art classes for young children, partici-

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pants sing songs to learn about finger placement on media. In each class, students learn to draw a project using a special step-by-step technique. Ages 2.5-5. Tues, 10-10:30am, thru May. $20/month or $7/dropin. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave. (530)605-0430. Paint A Story Classes; Redding. For young artists up to age 5. Tuesdays, 10:30-11am. Free! Co-sponsored by First 5 Shasta. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave., Ste B. (530)605-0430. Read & Sing Storytime; Redding Library. Focusing on musical themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Tu, 10:30am. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Storytime; Redding. Weekly storytime geared for ages 0-5, all ages welcome. 10-10:30am. Shasta Community Health Center’s Pediatrics waiting room, 1035 Placer St. (530)229-5124. Adventure Recreation Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. Tu/Th/F, 10am-12pm & Sat, 1-3pm. See the 1st. Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All bikes, categories & ages welcome to participate. Tue/Fri, 6pm. See the 1st. Chess Group Fun; Redding. Players enjoy games of chess while instructors observe, give advice & facilitate the fun. All ages & levels. Tu, 6-7:30pm. Free. See the 1st. G-Force Gymnastics Tuesday Classes; Redding. Kinder-gym (ages 3-5) 4-4:45pm. Tumble-fun (ages 6+) 4-5pm. See the 1st. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 1st. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Tuesday Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 7-8pm. See the 1st. Prenatal Yoga; Redding. All stages of pregnancy are welcome. Tues, 10:45–11:45am. See the 1st. Teen Advisory Board Meeting; Redding Library. Join the team & help plan teen programs at the library during fun meetings. Community service hours available. Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. See the 1st. Toddler-Fit; Redding. Toddlers ages 1-4 enjoy 45 minutes of energy-burning, stimulating & encouraging fun. 10:30-11:15am or 11:30-12:15pm. See the 1st.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Holiday Ice Skating At Siskiyou Ice Rink; Mt. Shasta. The rink is open for public ice skating from 12-5pm. $7-$10, under age 3 free w/adult; skate rentals +$2. Siskiyou Ice Rink, Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Dr. (530)926-2494. Beginning Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. All ages. Tue, 6:45-7:45pm. See the 1st. Grow & Learn Play Group; Weed. Come enjoy facilitated creative fun with your child. Children take home a book to keep. Ages 0-5. Tue, 10-11am. Free. See the 1st. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.

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WEDNESDAY BUTTE COUNTY

GOING PLACES NOVEMBER “Conscious Discipline” Training Series; Oroville. Free parenting training based on the work of Dr. Becky Bailey. Tonight’s focus: “Composure - Strategies for taking back your power.” Positive Discipline Principle: Adults are accountable. Ages 18 & up. Wednesdays thru Jan 25, come to one class or all. 5:30-8:30pm. Free. Nothern Valley Catholic Social Services, 2185 Baldwin Ave. (530)897-6235. Homeschool Skate; Chico. Homeschoolers can enjoy an afternoon of roller skating. All ages welcome. Wed, 12:30-2:30pm. $6.75, includes quad skates rental. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Homework Help At Chico Library. Dedicated volunteers are available to help students with homework on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 3pm-5pm. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Kooky Birds Skate Lesson & Session; Chico. Young skaters can take a skate class & have fun skating after. Taught by a certified instructor from the Chico Artistic Skate Club. Ages 8 & under. W, 9:30-11am. $5.50, includes skates, parents skate free. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Mid-Week Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Geared for ages preschool & younger. W, 11am. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Preschool Storytime & Craft At Oroville Library. Enjoy songs, stories & a craft geared for ages 3-5. 11am-12pm. Free. 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Reading Hero Storytime; Oroville. Trained volunteers bring stories alive for kids of all ages. It’s lots of fun! Tues & Wed, 3-4pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. The Book Club; Paradise. Parents can rediscover the joys of reading, while children enjoy their own book club at the same time, & decorate a book tote. Books provided, RSVP to ensure yours. For parents & their children 0-5yrs. 2nd & 4th Wed, 10:15-11am. Free. Paradise Ridge Family Resource Center, 6249 Skyway. (530)872-3896. What’s Going On Wednesdays Kids Activity; Gridley Library. Kids enjoy creative craft-making. 2-3:30pm. 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. “Just For Fun” Preschool Activities; Chico. Handson parent-child activities in a fun drop-in Montessori environment. Ages infants – 5yrs. Wed, 10:30am. See the 2nd. Tiny Tumbling Class; Chico. Children ages 2-8 learn basic tumbling skills & flexibility using a tumble track, spring floor & pit. Wed, 4-4:30pm. See the 2nd.

GLENN COUNTY

Children’s Storytime At Dunsmuir Library. Children of all ages (infants welcome) enjoy stories & a snack. Adult must accompany child. 3:30-4:30pm. 5714 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-2035. Holiday Ice Skating at Siskiyou Ice Rink; Mt. Shasta. The rink is open for public ice skating from 12-5pm. $7-$10, under age 3 free w/adult; skate rentals +$2. Siskiyou Ice Rink, Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Dr. (530)926-2494. Songs, Stories & Puppets At Mt. Shasta Library. Children ages 0-5 enjoy fun stories, sing along to music & on 4th Wednesdays, enjoy a puppet show. An adult must accompany young children. 10:30am. 515 East Alma St. (530)926-2031. Ballroom Dance Classes: Beginning/Intermediate; Mt. Shasta. Learn the smooth & Latin dances, & how to lead or follow. W, 6:45-7:45pm. See the 2nd. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.

TEHAMA COUNTY

Preschool Story Hour; Red Bluff Library. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. 9:30am. 645 Madison St. (530)527-0604. School Readiness Playgroup; Cottonwood. Fun, free weekly playgroup for ages 0-5. Includes age-appropriate activities, circle time, singing & much more. 10am. Wednesdays, 10am (except school holidays) Evergreen Elementary, Room 30, 19415 Hooker Creek Rd. (530)384-7833.

THURSDAY

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BUTTE COUNTY

Run For Food Benefit; Chico. Spend Thanksgiving morning working up an appetite,

Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Wed. Open Gym; Redding. Ages 8 & up can practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym. 7-8pm. $5. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Read & Play Story Time; Redding Library. This innovative story time focuses on sensory practices. Children of all ages welcome, especially those with special needs. Wed, 3:30pm-4:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Storytime Wednesday At Washington Plaza; Redding. Children can listen to stories, create a make & take craft, enjoy snacks, & more. Activities geared for ages 2-5 but all children welcome. 4th Wed, 10:3012pm. Free. Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, 2400 Washington Ave. (530)241-0552. Alateen Meeting; Redding. Support group for teens affected by someone else’s drinking. Wed, 6:307:30pm. See the 2nd. Parent Group: Discipline That Works; Redding. Free parent support group that’s based on the Triple P positive parenting program. Wed, 6-7:30pm. See the 2nd. Square Dancing; Anderson. Remember how much fun it was to square dance? Bring the family to learn how on Wed. eves. Beginning lesson 7-8pm; stay & dance until 9:30pm. Ages 5 & up. See the 2nd. Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy docent led walks at Wild Horse Sanctuary to view & learn more about wild horses & burros. All ages. Wed & Sat, 10am-4pm, thru Dec. Free. See the 2nd.

helping the community & enjoying the beauty of Bidwell Park at this popular 5k run/walk – the largest in Chico! Fundraiser supports food & services at the Jesus Center. Reg online. One Mile Rec. area in Lower Bidwell Park. (530)624-6932. Skate Your Turkey Off; Chico. Bring the family after dinner & burn some calories while having a great time together roller skating – it’s a Cal Skate tradition! All ages. 6:30-9pm. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Thanksgiving Ice Skating At Paradise Ice Rink; Paradise. Come build up your appetite or work off that turkey. The rink is open for all-ages skating fun from 11am-5pm (weather permitting). $10/person, includes rental skates. Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway. (530)872-6393.

SHASTA COUNTY

Turkey Trot Walk/Run; Redding. A Redding tradition! Shasta Regional Medical Center invites you & your family to the 30th annual Turkey Trot run/walk. Register for the 2-mile family fun run/walk, 6-mile timed race, 6-mile wheelchair race, or Diestlehorst Dash for the kids. 7:45am. $16-$25, Kids’ Dash free (see listing above). Diestelhorst Landing, 2280 Benton Dr. (530)244-5462.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Run For Food 5k Run/Walk; Weed. Bring your family out to enjoy an active time together while helping others in need. Includes a stroller division! Benefits Siskiyou Food Assistance programs. 8:45-10:30am. $20 ages 12 & up; kids under 12 are free (but register for medals). College of the Siskiyous, 800 College Ave. (530)408-6115. Scott Valley Schools’ Turkey Trot; Fort Jones. This fun tradition raises funds for two elementary schools. Join the 5K walk/run or more serious “Stuffing Strut” 10K run. All ages - all kids receive a ribbon. $18/individual, $80/family/team; 1st 400 registrants get t-shirt. Reg

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

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A Magical Holiday Tradition

8am. Starts 9am, rain or shine, corner of Hamlin Gulch & Eastside Rd. Pre-reg at active.com. (530)925-0035. Thanksgiving Community Dinner; Mt. Shasta. All are welcome to this heart-warming annual event. Help serve or be served. Relax & enjoy delicious food, live music & good company. Groceries, donations & volunteers welcomed; event includes deliveries for those who are homebound. 1-5pm. Free. Mt. Shasta City Park’s Main Lodge, Nixon Rd. (530)926-1762. Thanksgiving Day Skating At Siskiyou Ice Rink; Mt. Shasta. Public ice skating: 12-5pm. $7-$10, under age 3 free w/adult; skate rentals +$2. Siskiyou Ice Rink, Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Dr. (530)926-2494.

FRIDAY

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Bilingual Story Garden At Chico Library; Chico Library. Enjoy stories & songs in English & Spanish geared for ages 0-5. F, 10am. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Story, Music & Art; Paradise. A creative time for ages 8 & under. 2:30pm. Free. Paradise Branch Library, 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. Teen/Top 40 Night At Cal Skate; Chico. Open to everyone! Bring your friends and have fun roller skating to great music. Dancing may be offered too. All ages. Fridays, 7-10:30pm. $7/2hrs-$7.25/2.5hrs, skate rental $2-$3. 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Creative Art Activities; Chico. Enjoy hands-on art activities with your child in a drop-in Montessori environment. Designed for infants & children through age 5, with their parent/caretaker. Th & Fri, starts 10:30am. See the 3rd. Dollar Night At Chico Cheer Gym; Chico. $1 = 1.5 hours of fun! Use the gym & equipment to play, tumble or perfect your cheer skills. Fri, 6-8pm. See the 4th.

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GOING PLACES NOVEMBER Family Swim; Chico. Everyone’s invited to swim in a great indoor facility. See the 4th. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Ages infant – 5yrs. M/Tu/Th/F, 9:30am12:30pm & 2-5pm. See the 1st. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with blacklight bowling & music. Fri/Sat, 9pm-1am. See the 4th.

SHASTA COUNTY

A Cascade Christmas; Redding. A Redding tradition, this high-spirited 12th annual holiday spectacular features music, dance & illusion the whole family will love. In all-new story, this journey of song & dance brings the spirit of Christmas into everyone’s hearts. 7pm. $12-$26. Cascade Theatre, 1733 Market St. (530)243-8877. After School Art Enrichment Classes; Redding. In this fun & stress free art enrichment class children draw a project using a special step-by-step technique while engaging with a variety of media. A new project each week! Ages 4-14. Fri, 3:15-4:15pm, thru 5/30. $36/month; $12/drop-in. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave., Ste B. (530)605-0430. Animal Parade; Redding. Take a stroll with Spike the porcupine, Sweet Pea the skunk, & other Turtle Bay animal celebrities as one of them leads the way through the park. Fridays at 1:30pm, weather permitting. Free with Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Children’s Cinema At The Redding Library: Nanny McPhee. Rated PG. Free, includes popcorn! 4pm. Children’s Storyroom at the Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Read & Discover Storytime; Redding Library. Focusing on science, discovery & math themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. F, 10:30am. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Adventure Recreation Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free

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play using gym equipment. Tu/Th/F, 10am-12pm & Sat, 1-3pm. See the 1st. Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All bikes, categories & ages welcome to participate. Tue/Fri, 6pm. See the 1st. Family Fun Night Roller Skating; Redding. Great night of family fun featuring music of the 70s & 80s. Fri, 7:30-10pm. See the 4th. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Sun, Mon & Fri, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 4th. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 1st. Kids’ Day At All Fired Up; Redding. Kids have fun painting on Fridays from 11am-8pm. For teens & parents too! See the 4th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Friday Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 5-6pm. See the 4th. Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling, laser light show, music & fun. Fri & Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 3rd. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. Bowling with music & light show. Fri, 9-11pm & Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 3rd. Toddler Time At Rare Air; Redding. Rare Air trampoline park opens their doors before normal business hours for little ones to jump at their own pace & comfort level. Fridays, 9-10am & 10-11am. See the 4th.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

4th Friday Art Walk; Mt. Shasta. Immerse yourself in creativity. Enjoy receptions & view original art & prints at participating galleries in downtown Mt. Shasta. 4-7pm. (530)926-3000. Adult Social Ice Skating; Mt. Shasta. From 9-10 am, adult skaters can enjoy the Siskiyou Ice Rink all to themselves. Take a lesson to hone your skills too!

Special admission price $5, or $10 w/lesson; price includes skate rental if needed. Siskiyou Ice Rink, Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Dr. (530)926-2494. Friday Ice Skate Sessions at Siskiyou Ice Rink, Mt. Shasta. Bring friends & family for ice skating fun: Three Friday sessions offered. 3:15-5pm (all ages), 5:30-6pm (adults only), and 6-9pm (all ages), thru Feb 26. $7-$10, skate rental +$2 Siskiyou Ice Rink, Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Dr. Rink & weather line: (530)926-1715. Reindeer Run; Mt. Shasta. Put your ugliest holiday sweater & and join the holiday fun at this classic Mt. Shasta event. Check in 10am, run begins 11am. Pre-reg at the Mt. Shasta Visitor’s bureau at 300 Pine St. (530)926-4865. Winter Magic Festival; Mt. Shasta. Don’t miss Mt. Shasta’s annual winter festival & tree lighting featuring a Reindeer Run, children’s choir & theater, live entertainment, a visit with Santa & the Mrs., Rudolf, elves & Frosty. Festive shopping, cozy fire pits, hot drinks & more. 1-7pm; tree lighting 5:45pm on the 300 block of Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-4865.

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SATURDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

Book Sale; Chico. Find great books at low prices at this fundraising

event hosted by Chico Friends of the Library. Saturdays, 9-11:30am. Chico Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Kids Club Craft Workshop; Chico. Kids have fun making a craft to take home. Ages 3 & up, with supervision. 10am, 10:30am, 11am & 11:30am. $2/ class, includes supplies. Michaels, 2041 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. (530)343-1864. Nature Walk; Lake Oroville. Bring the family to enjoy a docent-led walk on a park trail around Lake Oroville. Each week features a different easy/moderate 3-5 mile walk. Saturdays, 8am-11pm, year-round. Meet at the Lake Oroville Visitor’s Center, 917 Kelly Ridge Rd. (530)538-2219. Patrick Ranch Museum “Bunco In The Barn”; Durham. Enjoy the beauty of the ranch, raffle prizes, a delicious lunch & a Bunco game or two with your family & friends. 10am. Ages 12 & up. $10. Patrick Ranch Museum, 10381 Midway. (530)342-4359. Parrott Family Christmas; Paradise. An annual delight for all ages, offering both secular & spiritual Christmas music along with a bit of humor. Paradise Performing Arts Center, 777 Nunneley Rd. (530)872-8454 Roller Skate Lessons; Chico. Taught by the Chico Artistic Skate Club. All ages welcome. Beginners: 10-10:30; Intermediate: 12:30-1pm. $5.25, includes skates. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Saturday Farmers Market; Chico. Enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, soaps & much more. 7:30am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine. 2nd & Wall Sts. (530)893-FARM. Saturday Ice Skating at Paradise Ice Rink. Bring friends & family for a fun time on the ice! 11am10pm (weather permitting). All ages. $10/person, includes rental skates. Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway. (530)872-6393. Saturday Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Children of all ages will enjoy this weekly storytime. 11am & 2pm. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494.

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GOING PLACES NOVEMBER StoryTail Tutors; Chico Branch Library. Wonderful program for beginning readers & for struggling or reluctant readers. Children ages 5-11 read to trained, certified therapy dogs in a relaxing environment. 4th Saturday, 2pm. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Yo-Yo Club Practice; Chico. Develop your yo-yo skills with free lessons & practice. 12-2pm. Meet in Diamond Alley behind Bird in Hand, 320 Broadway. (530)893-0545. Chico Rockstars Toddler/Preschool Music Classes; Chico. Children explore sound, rhythm, movement & other basic music concepts. Emphasis is on fun! Mon/Sat: Ages 1-2 (parent-child format) at 10:30am; ages 3-4 at 11:15am. See the 5th. Roo’s Zoo Kids’ Skate Session; Chico. Ages 10 & under. Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30am. See the 5th. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with blacklight bowling & music. Fri/Sat, 9pm-1am. See the 5th.

GLENN COUNTY

Orland Craft Fair. Features hand-crafted items. Free admission. Glenn County Fairgrounds, 221 East Yolo St. (530)865-1168.

SHASTA COUNTY

A Cascade Christmas; Redding. A Redding tradition, this high-spirited 12th annual holiday spectacular features music, dance & illusion the whole family will love. In all-new story, this journey of song & dance brings the spirit of Christmas into everyone’s hearts. 2pm & 7pm. $12-$26. Cascade Theatre, 1733 Market St. (530)243-8877. A Walk With Turtle Bay’s Horticulture Manager; Redding. Bring a notebook & camera for this participant-driven program. Tour the gardens with frequent stops for discussions about (what else?) plants! 10:30am. Free w/park or garden admission ($4-$16). Turtle Bay Exploration Park, West Garden Entrance, 1100 Arboretum Dr. (530)242-3178. Kids Club Craft Workshop; Redding. Kids ages 3 & up are invited to make a fun craft in this mini-workshop. 10am, 10:30am, 11am & 11:30am. $2/class. Michaels, 1070 Hilltop Dr. (530)223-9514. Prenatal Yoga; Redding. All stages of pregnancy are welcome. Connect with your changing body, build strength & flexibility, increase stamina, improve balance & circulation, learn to use breath to manage pain, & meet other expectant moms. & 4th Saturdays, 9:15-10:15am. $80/10-class punch card; Y members free. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Saturday Redding Farmers Market. Enjoy a great selection of farm-fresh produce & handmade products. 7:30am-12pm, thru Dec 17. 777 Cypress Ave.,

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behind the City Center. (530)226-7100. Survival! Indoor Animal Show; Redding. How do animals protect themselves, stay warm, & get enough food in the wild? In this memorable experience, get up close & experience with some of the stars of Turtle Bay to learn more. Saturdays, 1:30pm. Free with Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Toddler Time At Rare Air; Redding. Rare Air trampoline park opens their doors before normal business hours for little ones to jump at their own pace & comfort level. Saturdays, 9-10am. $6/jumper, parent free (jump socks required, $3). Rare Air Trampoline Park, 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206. Adventure Recreation Saturday Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. 1-3pm. $5. See the 5th. Family Fun Day At All Fired Up; Redding. Enjoy painting ceramics with specialty paints & various creative tools. All ages. Sat, 11am-7pm. See the 5th. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 1st. Galaxy Gymnastics Saturday Open Gym For Youth; Redding. Ages 5-14. 10:30am-12:30pm. See the 5th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Saturday Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised., spacious gym. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am12pm; Ages 8 & up: 12-2pm. See the 5th. Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling, laser light show, music & fun. Fri & Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 4th. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. Bowling with music & light show. Fri, 9-11pm & Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 4th. Skate & Dance Night; Redding. For tweens & young teens. Sat, Skate 7-9pm; Dance 9-11pm. See the 5th. Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy docent led walks at Wild Horse Sanctuary to view & learn more about wild horses & burros. All ages. Wed & Sat, 10am-4pm, thru Dec. Free. See the 2nd.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

69th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights; Yreka. Bring the whole family to Yreka to enjoy lighted floats & holiday magic. 5-6pm. Yreka’s historic downtown.(530)842-1649. Art & Music; Yreka. Come enjoy live music, & if you like, paint & enjoy breakfast. Music is free, painting & breakfast costs vary. All ages. Saturdays,

9:30-11am. Bella Art Works, 117 West Miner St. (530)842-5411. Saturday Ice Skating Sessions At Siskiyou Ice Rink; Mt. Shasta. Come out & have a great time ice skating at the NHL-sized rink. Sessions: 125pm & 6-9pm (6-6:30 is adults-only). Admission $7-$10, under age 3 free with adult; skate rentals +$2. Located at Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Dr. (530)926-2494. Ballroom Technique Class; Mt. Shasta. Learn ballroom dance techniques from pro instructors. Sats, 9:45-11:45am. See the 5th.

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BUTTE COUNTY

Free Family Movie At Chico Library. Come enjoy a film that’s suitable for all ages. Showtime 2pm. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Sunday Ice Skating at Paradise Ice Rink. Bring friends & family for a fun time on the ice! 11am8pm (weather permitting). All ages. $10/person, includes rental skates. Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway. (530)872-6393. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30pm); Racing on Thu (7pm) & Sun (5pm). All ages. See the 1st.

GLENN COUNTY

Orland Craft Fair. Features hand-crafted items. Free admission. Glenn County Fairgrounds, 221 East Yolo St. (530)865-1168.

SHASTA COUNTY

A Cascade Christmas; Redding. This high-spirited holiday spectacular features music, dance & illusion the whole family will love. In all-new story, this 12th annual journey of song & dance brings the spirit of Christmas into everyone’s hearts. A family tradition! 2pm & 7pm. $12-$26. Cascade Theatre, 1733 Market St. (530)243-8877. Animal Aviation Program; Redding. Many aviation technologies started in the natural world by observing birds and other flighted creatures.

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Chico Rockstars Toddler/Preschool Music Classes; Chico. Children explore sound, rhythm, movement & other basic music concepts. Emphasis is on fun! Mon/Sat: Ages 1-2 (parent-child format) at 10:30am; ages 3-4 at 11:15am. See the 5th. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Enjoy fun hands-on science enrichment activities with your young child. Ages infants – 5yrs welcome! Mon & Tues, 10:30am-12pm. See the 1st. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Ages infant – 5yrs. M/Tu/Th/F, 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm. See the 1st.

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Learn about some of Turtle Bay’s “winged wonders” in an up-close experience. Thursdays & Sundays at 1:30pm. Free with Park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Christmas In Anderson; Anderson. There will be lots of fun activities for kids while waiting for Santa to arrive in a light parade. Food & entertainment for all ages to enjoy. 5:30-7:30pm. Free. Downtown Anderson, East Center Street block (park on Freeman St. behind East Center St.). (530)378-6656. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Sun, Mon & Fri, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 4th.

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GOING PLACES NOVEMBER SHASTA COUNTY

After School Art Enrichment Classes; Redding. In this fun & stress free art enrichment class presented by YourArt studio, children draw a project using a special step-by-step technique while engaging with a variety of media. A new project each week! Ages 4-14. Mon, 3:15-4:15pm, thru 5/30. $45/five Oct. classes; $12/drop-in. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave., Ste B. (530)605-0430. Babies, Books & Play At The Redding Library. A fun playtime for babies ages 0-2yrs & their caregivers. Mondays, 10:30am. Free. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Game Night At The Redding Library; Redding. Children of all ages can come play board games & video games in the library’s Storyroom. Mon, 4-5:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza. Sun, Mon & Fri, 6:308:30pm. See the 4th. Kidfit Classes; Redding. Kids ages 5-10 have a great time moving & playing while increasing flexibility, balance & motor skills. Mondays 5-6pm. See the 7th. Memorable Monday At All Fired Up; Redding. Families share time together creating in an art studio atmosphere. 11am-5pm. See the 7th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Monday Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 7-8pm. See the 7th.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Painting For Kids & Teens Classes; Mt. Shasta. Participants learn basic techniques, composition & styles of painting & coloring. Runs in 3-session classes per painting at the simplest level; takes longer to complete complex paintings. Ages 8-18. Mondays, 3-4:30pm, join anytime! $30/3 sessions, includes supplies; pre-reg. A Melo Place, 417 Chestnut St. (530)859-1296. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:305:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st. PAL: Play & Learn Group; Mt. Shasta. Play & learn with your young child through exploration, creativity & sensory play in this facilitated weekly group. Ages 0-5 years. Mondays, 10:30am-12pm. See the 7th.

TEHAMA COUNTY

TUESDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

Conscious Discipline Training Series; Paradise. Free parenting training based on the work of Dr. Becky Bailey. Tonight’s focus: “Assertiveness - The power of attention.” Positive Discipline Principle: Adults need to see the child’s point of view. Ages 18 & up. Tuesdays thru Jan 10, come to one class or all. 5:30-8:30pm. Free. The Paradise Ridge Family Resource Center, 6249 Skyway. (530)897-6235. Homework Help At Chico Library. Dedicated volunteers are available to help students with homework on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 3pm5pm. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Knit-Crochet Club At Oroville Library. Bring your project to work on while enjoying the company of other yarn enthusiasts. Tue, 4-6pm. Free. 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Play Chess At Chico Library; Chico. Learn to play chess with Chico Library teen volunteers. All

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ages welcome. Tue, 3-5pm. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Preschool Storytime At Chico Library. Stories, songs & crafts for ages 3-5. Two Tues sessions: 10am & 11am. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Reading Hero Storytime; Oroville. Trained volunteers bring stories alive for kids of all ages. It’s lots of fun! Tues & Wed, 3-4pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Cheap Skate Night At Cal Skate; Chico. This fun night of roller skating features weekly themes, games & family “hits” music. 6:30-8:30pm. See the 1st. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 1st. Newborn Parenting Class: “Healthy Parent”; Chico. Parents with babies 0-3mos learn current information to promote infant wellness & safety. 10:30am-12pm. $15. See the 1st. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Enjoy fun hands-on science enrichment activities with your young child. Ages infants – 5yrs welcome! Mon & Tues, 10:30am-12pm. See the 1st. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30pm); Racing on Thu (7pm) & Sun (5pm). All ages. See the 1st. Toddler & Preschool Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on activities with your child in a Montessori environment. Ages infant – 5yrs. M/Tu/Th/F, 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm. See the 1st.

welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up: 7-8pm. See the 1st. Prenatal Yoga; Redding. All stages of pregnancy are welcome. Tues, 10:45–11:45am. See the 1st. Teen Advisory Board Meeting; Redding Library. Join the team & help plan teen programs at the library during fun meetings. Community service hours available. Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. See the 1st. Toddler-Fit; Redding. Toddlers ages 1-4 enjoy 45 minutes of energy-burning, stimulating & encouraging fun. 10:30-11:15am or 11:30-12:15pm. See the 1st.

SHASTA COUNTY

Enterprise High School Winter Concert; Redding. Experience an evening of both choir & band performances from the talented students of Enterprise High School’s music program. All ages. 7pm. $5. David Marr Theater, 2200 Eureka Way. (530)222-6601. Family Jump Time At Rare Air; Redding. Bring the whole gang for a jumping experience in a fun-filled environment – it’s healthy, active fun. Choose your 2-hour jump time Tuesdays between 2-8pm. $10/person (min. 2 jumpers). Rare Air Trampoline Park, 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206. Mini Artists Classes At YourArt Studio; Redding. In these ongoing classes for young children, participants sing songs about finger placement on media, & learn to draw a project using a special step-by-step technique. Ages 2.5-5. Tues, 10-10:30am, thru May. $20/month or $7/drop-in. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave. (530)605-0430. Paint A Story Classes; Redding. For young artists up to age 5. Tuesdays, 10:30-11am. Co-sponsored by First 5 Shasta. YourArt Studio, 660 Azalea Ave., Ste B. (530)605-0430. Read & Sing Storytime; Redding Library. Focusing on musical themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Tu, 10:30am. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Storytime; Redding. Weekly storytime geared for ages 0-5, all ages welcome. 10-10:30am. Shasta Community Health Center’s Pediatrics waiting room, 1035 Placer St. (530)229-5124. Adventure Recreation Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are welcome to come enjoy two hours of free play using gym equipment. Tu/Th/F, 10am12pm & Sat, 1-3pm. See the 1st. Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All bikes, categories & ages welcome to participate. Tue/Fri, 6pm. See the 1st. Chess Group Fun; Redding. Players enjoy games of chess while instructors observe, give advice & facilitate the fun. All ages & levels. Tu, 6-7:30pm. Free. See the 1st. G-Force Gymnastics Tuesday Classes; Redding. Kinder-gym (ages 3-5) 4-4:45pm. Tumble-fun (ages 6+) 4-5pm. See the 1st. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 1st. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Tuesday Open Gyms; Redding. Practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a supervised gym with lots of room to play. Two age sessions: Ages 0-8 (older siblings

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WEDNESDAY

BUTTE COUNTY

Preschool Storytime & Craft At Oroville Library. Enjoy songs, stories & a craft geared for ages 3-5. Wed, 11am-12pm. Free. 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Reading Hero Storytime; Oroville. Trained volunteers bring stories alive for kids of all ages. It’s lots of fun! Tues & Wed, 3-4pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. What’s Going On Wednesdays Kids Activity; Gridley Library. Kids enjoy creative craft-making. 2-3:30pm. 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. “Just For Fun” Preschool Activities; Chico. Hands-on parent-child activities in a fun drop-in Montessori environment. Ages infants – 5yrs. Wed, 10:30am. See the 2nd. Tiny Tumbling Class; Chico. Children ages 2-8 learn basic tumbling skills & flexibility using a tumble track, spring floor & pit. Wed, 4-4:30pm. See the 2nd.

GLENN COUNTY

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

SHASTA COUNTY

Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Wed. Open Gym; Redding. Ages 8 & up can practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym. 7-8pm. $5. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Read & Play Story Time; Redding Library. This innovative story time focuses on sensory practices. Children of all ages welcome, especially those with special needs. Wed, 3:30pm-4:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Alateen Meeting; Redding. Support group for teens affected by someone else’s drinking. Wed, 6:30-7:30pm. See the 2nd. Parent Group: Discipline That Works; Redding. Free parent support group that’s based on the Triple P positive parenting program. Wed, 6-7:30pm. See the 2nd. Square Dancing; Anderson. Remember how much fun it was to square dance? Bring the family to learn how on Wed. eves. Beginning lesson 7-8pm; stay & dance until 9:30pm. Ages 5 & up. See the 2nd. Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy docent led walks at Wild Horse Sanctuary to view & learn more about wild horses & burros. All ages. Wed & Sat, 10am-4pm, thru Dec. Free. See the 2nd.

SISKIYOU COUNTY

Children’s Storytime At Dunsmuir Library. Children of all ages (infants welcome) enjoy stories & a snack. Adult must accompany child. 3:30-4:30pm. 5714 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)2352035.. Songs, Stories & Puppets At Mt. Shasta Library. Children ages 0-5 enjoy fun stories, sing along to music & on 4th Wednesdays, enjoy a puppet show. An adult must accompany young children. 10:30am. 515 East Alma St. (530)9262031. Ballroom Dance Classes: Beginning/Intermediate; Mt. Shasta. Learn the smooth & Latin dances, & how to lead or follow. W, 6:45-7:45pm. See the 2nd. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4 & up. Dynamic, fun activity. Ages 4+: M-Th, 4:305:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tu/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: M/W, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.

TEHAMA COUNTY

Preschool Story Hour; Red Bluff Library. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. 9:30am. 645 Madison St. (530)527-0604. School Readiness Playgroup; Cottonwood. Fun, free weekly playgroup for ages 0-5. Includes age-appropriate activities, circle time, singing & much more. 10am. Wednesdays, 10am (except school holidays) Evergreen Elementary, Room 30, 19415 Hooker Creek Rd. (530)384-7833.

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