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North State Parent Volume 25 - Issue 12 October 2018

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CONTENTS

6 Be the Change Jeff Rich By Jenna Christophersen 7 7 Success Strategies For Working Moms – On The List: Be Kind To Yourself By Rachael Okerlund 9 To Work or Not to Work: What’s a Mom to Do? By Deborah A. Osgood, PhD 11 North State Mamapreneurs

14 Uniquely Us Trying To Find Calm In The Chaos By Jennifer Arnold 14 A Walk A Day Can Change Your Life, Or Even Save It By Cameron Lievense 15 Localicious Mercy Chefs in Shasta County By Mandi Metzger 17 Are You Playing With Fire? By Christa Melnyk Hines & Jennifer Arnold

20 A Simple Gesture – Neighbors Feeding Neighbors By Lisa Vegvary 21 2018 Harvest Happenings By Jenna Christophersen 26 Bilingual Education in the North State By Jenna Christophersen 28 Childcare & Preschool Directory 29 Going Places Family Events Calendar

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I On the Cover: Professionally trained chef Mary Chin owns My Oven’s Meals, a healthy meal preparation business that exercises her culinary expertise and allows her to focus on raising her children. Even with a busy schedule, Mary prioritizes quality time with her precious daughters, Elizabeth (5) and Larkin (2). Photography: Photographer Katie Drake snapped this darling photo at Book Family Farm, Katie’s home and favorite backdrop. Katie, who has a husband and three children, specializes in child and family portraits. Find Katie’s work at www.facebook.com/katiedrakephotography.

n this issue, we highlight some of the North State’s amazing “mamapreneurs” on pages 11-13. These enterprising women – chefs, health/wellness and fitness experts, a dentist, sleep management pro, photographer and interior decorator – have found fulfilling work that allows them the freedom to chart their own paths. They are mothers, too, and balancing the work/ family equation is a challenge we don’t take lightly. Check out Success Strategies for Working Moms on page 7 and To Work or Not to Work on page 9 for ideas to make it easier and more joyful. And, because it truly “takes a village,” we offer thanks to the husbands, partners, in-laws, and others whose support helps moms do what they do! North State Parent is also an active partner, offering community connections, educational

networks, family advocacy and supporting childfriendly businesses – to help you, your family, and our communities build the very best village possible. We’d love to meet you and hear your ideas. Please join us for a piece of cake to celebrate our 25th Anniversary at the Kids’ Farm Day & Safety Fair at Patrick Ranch Museum on October 20th in Durham. See our Going Places Family Calendar for more info. Best wishes, Pamela & Staff Our favorite part of publishing is informing families with educational things to know about. Look for us at Patrick Ranch Museum on Oct 20th from 10 to 4pm at the 4th annual Kids’ Farm Day event. We’re celebrating 25 years in business by offering a fun family outing experience. Join us!

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be the change By Jenna Christophersen

JEFF RICH F

or the past 18 years, a common thread has wound through graduation testimonials at Stellar Charter School in Redding, CA. “Each year,” says former science teacher Terri Lhuillier, “at least three-quarters of the graduates talk about Mr. Rich.” The subject of these accolades, Jeff Rich, has worked as Stellar’s sixth through twelfth-grade science teacher since the school opened in 2000. Stellar’s founding principal recruited Jeff to build the science department, designing the program from the lab up. As the school grew from 15 students to 80, Jeff continued to develop enriching science opportunities including docent programs at Turtle Bay Exploration Park and Coleman Fish Hatchery. Terri, who taught the younger grades, says she always handed off her budding scientists to Jeff with excitement. “I gave kids a science foundation,” she says, adding, “He took them to the moon. By sharing his passion for science, he’s changing lives.”

Jeff jokes that becoming a teacher was in his genes; both of his parents and three of his four grandparents were educators. Before teaching at Stellar, Jeff taught science at Shasta Union Elementary School. Patti Furnari, who worked with Jeff at both schools, describes him as an “extremely positive individual” who “shares his passion for science and the world in a way that affects his students for their lifetimes.” Terri and Patti agree that students and staff alike benefit from Jeff’s presence. “He has an energy of his own, and also a calmness even in stressful situations that is infectious and influential,” Patti says. As he enters his thirty-second year of teaching, Jeff says he still loves his job. Throughout his career, Jeff has cultivated students’ curiosity to reveal the beauty and wonder of science. “Kids are good scientists because they ask a lot of questions, and that’s exactly what science is,” says Jeff. “Maybe their questions don’t follow the exact lesson plan, but you can turn anything into a teachable moment.” Sometimes those teachable

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moments reach beyond science. Jeff cares deeply for his students as individuals and stresses that “the kind of people we put into society is more important than whether they got Bs in science. Getting exact answers on tests is important, but we need to teach kids to be good, kind people.” Outside of the classroom, Jeff practices nature and wildlife photography, a hobby he first picked up at Whiskeytown Environmental School in sixth grade. Jeff calls himself a “photo naturalist,” a term that combines his interests in photography and nature. His work has been published in several books and in National Geographic publications. He specializes in bird photography and has traveled to remote locations in Brazil, Japan, Ecuador and other countries around the world, alone or as a photography guide. Jeff’s wife, Heidi, often accompanies him on his photo-camping adventures, and Jeff’s two sons grew up joining their father in the great outdoors. Jeff has also organized photography campouts for his students. Patti recalls witnessing Jeff’s contagious enthusiasm at one such campout, “Those kids were up before sunrise at Tule Lake, where it was freezing! They piled into the van without a moment’s hesitation, so he could take them out for incredible sunrise photoshoots.” For Jeff, nature photography not only combines his passions but refreshes him. In his view, personal wellbeing spills over to benefit others. “When I take care of myself and do things that make me happy, I’m able to give more to my students and family,” Jeff says. “For me, refreshing my spirit means lying in the dirt to get a picture of a bird!” “We are bombarded by negativity these days,” says Jeff, “So I like to celebrate what is right and beautiful in the world.” Whether in the classroom or the wilderness, Jeff’s talent for capturing the “right and beautiful” make the North State a better place. Jeff recently released his third book, Bald Eagles in the Wild, an account of the comeback of the bald eagle from the endangered species list, illustrated by Jeff’s photography. Jeff will hold a book signing at the Turtle Bay Ballroom in the Redding Sheraton, October 16, at 6:00 p.m. The free event will include hors d’oeuvres and allow Jeff to share some of the stories from his book. www.jeffrichphoto.com. Ó

Jenna Christophersen is a Chico native who loves to write, especially when it means promoting the positive changes people in the North State make for kids and families.

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

for parents By Rachael Okerlund

7 Success Strategies for Working Moms On the list: Be kind to yourself

otherhood is a rewarding but exhaustive around-the-clock job, but I see you, mamas, out there breadwinning, too. Due to the rising cost of childcare, lack of paid maternity leave and pro-family policies, and also because they want to, more women than ever are choosing to work from home. According to a Pew study, 71% of mothers with children under the age of 18 are labor force participants; 65% of those are women with very young children. Pew also reports that 56% of working moms say balancing job and family responsibilities is difficult. If you’re one of the 44%

who doesn’t think so, bless you, Superwoman. But, as a work-at-home mom and member of the 56% of moms who are struggling to balance it all, I’ve come up with some strategies that make it possible to juggle your career with family life and kick ass – most of the time – at both.

Do the worst, first. That to-do list is daunting, I know, but you’ve got to start somewhere. Pick the hardest or most dreaded tasks and get them out of the way first when you have the most energy. By the time you’re approaching burn-out,

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the remaining items will be a breeze compared to what you’ve already accomplished, and you can end your day on a positive note with the things you most enjoy.

Avoid time-sucking technology. Check emails only twice in a day, at the beginning and end of your workday, so you can respond in batches and avoid getting distracted mid-project. Satiate yourself with one short break for social media, otherwise, avoid the abyss at all costs. If possible, delete the apps 8 from your phone, too.

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Manage expectations. Establishing clear, honest communication with your boss, coworkers, clients and family members from the get-go ensures that everyone knows what to expect from you and what is expected of them. If you know you need more time to complete a project let your boss or client know! If your baby kept you up all night and you’re not going to make that 7 a.m. conference call, be honest about why. Talk to your spouse and other caretakers about what you need from them to be the most productive during your work time.

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Be kind to yourself. Imagine if we all spent as much time being productive as we did judging ourselves. OH WAIT, that’s possible. Do what you must do and don’t waste time feeling bad about it. You’re human and you’re doing the best you can. If that means babywearing while you’re crunching numbers, so be it. If your daughter is next to you on the couch with the iPad having a sing-a-long with Moana, stick your headphones in and get on with it!

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Be flexible. It’s awesome to have a set, structured schedule. In fact, you should aim for that. But know that some days, things will not go as planned. You’ve got to be able to adapt and redirect. Always be ready with a backup plan. Today may not be the day to get the presentation done, but I’ll bet you can read that entire annual report while your baby nurses like there’s no tomorrow.

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Say “yes” to delegating. Optimize your time by outsourcing jobs other people can do for you, for less opportunity cost. It may be totally worth it to hire an accountant or someone to clean your house if it means you can spend more time engaging potential clients or honing a valuable skill. This extends beyond work to your household, too. Can your older kids make dinner or your spouse take over the bedtime routine while you get an extra hour of work in? Creating a chore chart for the whole family is a great way to put this concept into practice and keep everyone accountable. Done is better than perfect. I’m not telling you it’s okay to slack off or do the bare minimum, but there’s no reason to go into full perfectionist mode either. Focus on getting one thing done before moving on to something else, and only go back to “edit” if you wind up with extra time. Being a #bossmom means you’re an overachiever by default. When you get that article written and your offspring fed and to bed, consider it a win. And reward yourself with some chocolate. You deserve it. Ó

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for parents By Deborah A. Osgood, PhD

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s mothers, we are routinely faced with diametrically opposed choices each day – get breakfast on the table or wash your face, drive the kids to after-school activities or do the grocery shopping and so on. One of the most complicated choices in this regard is whether to work or not. There’s no disputing that having a job while raising a family offers pros and cons. Working at something we love contributes to our self-esteem, keeps our skills current and helps to bring in additional income to support the family. On the downside, working also requires time away from family and comes with its own demands and stress factors.

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To Work or Not to Work: What’s a Mom to Do? something unexpected happens. Getting everyone to their after-school activities may include coordinating with other parents to figure out who’s driving whom this week, when and where. While all of this may happen naturally, you’re using multiple skills that aptly apply to running your own business or fulfilling job functions such as time management, network-building, resource identification and allocation. Considering all that you do every day to keep the family running, there is no question that you have what it takes to succeed in a career that you enjoy. To help you on your way, here are six tips for identifying and pursuing the ideal career path.

Goal Setting The best place to begin is to define your goals. Why do you want to work? What do you enjoy doing? How much money do you want to earn? What hours do you want to work? What work do you most enjoy? Start by thinking big versus limiting your goals by what you’ve done in the past. Use an online no-cost profiling tool such as the Jung Typology Exercise at www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp to help you identify what you’re naturally good at. Once you complete the exercise, make note of the four letters returned and their corresponding percentages, and then visit www.personalitypage.com/html/portraits.html to learn what it means about you and your optimum career choices. Career Exploration With the results from this exercise, you’ll learn quite a bit about the inherent traits you possess that correlate directly to work opportunities. You now have a great foundation for investigating the types of careers that are possible through traditional employment channels, as well as independent contracting or starting your own business. One resource for playing around with these ideas is the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook at www.bls.gov/ooh/. This website allows you to search different career paths to learn

whether they’re trending up or down, how much they pay, the type of work you can expect, as well as other related career paths that may be similar.

Career Networking Now that you have an idea of three to five different types of career paths that interest you, reach out to connect with people who can help. Consider this a research project. After all, if your child was sick, you’d have no trouble reaching out for answers for helping them to get better. Your future is just as important to their wellbeing. Also, 99.9% of people will help when you ask them. For traditional employment, check out your local America’s Job Center of California. Visit www.edd. ca.gov/Office_Locator/ to learn more. For independent contracting and starting your own business, check out the Northern California Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network at www.norcalsbdc.org.

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Play, Assess, Play Again As a career coach, I’ve seen too many times how fear can prevent people from pursuing their dreams, particularly when it comes to their careers. Therefore, I invite my clients to “play” before they finalize their career choice. Once again, as a mom, you know well the value of playing! When considering traditional employment, play by first pursuing a job shadowing opportunity or internship. Start an “adopt-a-mom-to-work” day in your local community. Each of these approaches allows you to learn more about the opportunity as well as helps others to learn about you – a definite win/win. When considering working for yourself, find two to three people who welcome you piloting your business idea with them. Many types of businesses today support this approach. By utilizing it, you’ll quickly learn who is open to what you offer, why, what they’ll pay for it, what they liked about it, what they didn’t, how much it costs you to provide it and how to improve upon these details so that you can find more like them and be sure to make a profit.

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Visualize Success! Building upon each of these steps, you are now ready to convert your ideas into something tangible – a career vision board. To do this, pick up a poster board at the local craft or office supply store, place a picture of yourself in the middle, and then add words, symbols and WAT E R C O L O R B A C K G R O U N D pictures denoting every aspect of how you see yourself working in your ideal career. This includes images that represent how much money you’ll be making, the type of work you’ll be doing, where you do it and how, as well as pictures of happy people benefiting because you’re doing it. Be sure to include pictures of family members and the roles they may play in supporting your success. With everyone supporting each other, everyone wins! This is the essential ingredient to a thriving family as well as a thriving community. By making your vision tangible in this way, you are significantly enhancing the likelihood of making it real. Act, Track, and Celebrate! Now that you have a comprehensive vision of what it looks like to have a thriving career and family, act to make it real. Start by identifying five things each day that you will do to progress toward your goal. Be sure to engage the family too. Everyone has a role and everyone benefits. Track progress and celebrate every step of the way. Once again, moms know the importance of recognizing their children’s accomplishments. It’s just as important to recognize and celebrate your own. In short, balancing career and quality of life is attainable. This is especially true for moms who routinely juggle competing demands when managing family life. There’s also nothing more powerful than a mom on a mission. So carpe diem and go for it! Ó Dr. Deborah Osgood is a nationally recognized author, speaker and coach. She specializes in entrepreneurial and talent development and helps individuals and businesses identify and achieve their goals for success.

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ach year, North State Parent celebrates entrepreneurial women who have added business ownership to the most challenging and rewarding job: motherhood. North State Parent Publisher Pamela Newman started the magazine in part to “support North State women who love family and who do great things to enrich our North State communities.” In October, we invite some of these women to share their goals and expertise as entrepreneurial mothers. “Mamapreneurs” use their businesses to express their individual interests, talents and passions in ways that bring beneficial services and products to their communities. They also use their businesses as training

Mamapreneur “Home design and décor have always been a perfect creative outlet for me. Working a job I love makes going to work each day fun and exciting. Balancing a business alongside raising three kids is often a juggling act, but it is so rewarding. My kids see how I turn a blank canvas into a home, and having them proud of me makes this business all worth it. The best advice I have received is to follow my dreams and never give up. I always tell my kids, ‘Today is a good day for a good day.’ I try to live my life knowing tomorrow will be a great day even if today was challenging.”

Kelli French Kelli French Home Staging In Business Since 2015

grounds for their children, recognizing that by owning a business, they can model responsibility, integrity, inspiration and passion in very visible ways. Through their commitment to both their children and their communities, mamapreneurs show that motherhood and business ownership do not have to stand at odds with each other, but can work in tandem to create beautiful environments that make both children and customers in the North State thrive. North State Parent loves supporting entrepreneurial women! Do you know of a mom who should be featured next October? Nominate 2019 Mamapreneurs by calling North State Parent at (530) 926-1287.

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“My passion to keep dance alive on the ridge inspired me to start my business. I love seeing the smiling faces of the dancers. My husband, my children, and my family and closest friends–my ‘tribe’—have all greatly encouraged me. “If you don’t take a chance, you will never know what you missed. By taking the chance of combining parenting and running a business, I have watched my own kids grow, flourish, and find the love of dance. I love having my kids be part of the studio. I get to teach them skills that will last a lifetime and show them what hard work accomplishes. The greater the risk, the greater the reward!”

Valerie Leidig Revolution Dance In Business Since 2018 teaching for 10 years 32 years dance experience

Kelli French Home Staging on Facebook and Instagram • (530) 228-6553

5923 Clark Rd. Ste. A • Paradise • (530) 520-9449 • www.revolution.dance

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“Many households, by choice or necessity, must function with two working parents. That’s the case for my family. Running a business, managing a home and being a parent can be difficult to handle. I’ve found letting go of guilt goes a long way. Nobody’s perfect all the time, and we need to not sweat the small stuff. “The other thing that helps with a dual-employed household is stepping out of traditional roles. My husband makes lunches and helps with dishes and other chores. Whoever is available gets the job done. I encounter a lot of single dads in my practice who are doing a great job raising kids. “Your kids eventually get to an age where their schedules are as packed as yours! Grandparents can be a great help. I also urge people to utilize extended family for help if available.”

Kimberly Lange, DDS Youthful Smiles In Business Since 2000

650 Rio Lindo Ave., Ste 4 • Chico • (530) 343-3137 • youthfulsmileschico.com Please say you saw it in North State Parent magazine. This helps us grow!

“While using Valentus health and wellness products, I quickly lost 21 pounds and experienced other health benefits. I now help others achieve similar results to contribute to their good health and wellbeing. As a business owner, I push myself outside of my comfort zone to move in the direction of growth and inspiration. I continue to find that parenting and running a small business can be similar. My amazing daughter, Gracie, has shown me that time is too precious to waste, and that I can be comfortable trusting my own decisions that identify my strengths and weaknesses. Her presence and support have enabled me to be more patient and to not stress over the little things.”

Jaynie Goodwin Valentus In Business Since June 2018

(530) 510-2925 • www.myvalentus.com/jayniegoodwin www.northstateparent.com • October 2018

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Mamapreneur “I live by a quote from my uncle and mentor: ‘Man is like a river; he will always choose the path of least resistance.’ I am constantly asking myself, ‘Is this the easy path, or the right path?’ You can have both. Being a parent for the last 11 years has helped give me clarity about my values, which has carried over in my professional life and offered me the grace to let go of the small stuff and focus on what really matters. I am a parent first and a businesswoman second. It is very important to me that my boys see my kind, strong heart and determination to help empower others. I often bring my children to meetings or classes so they can see the impact we can have, no matter how small.”

Mikaela Hengst Breathe Yoga Studio In business since 2015

“Juggling parenthood and businessowning is one of the hardest parts of my job. As my kids get older, I realize work will always be here, but they keep growing. In my early owning years, I worried about providing and letting down the business. Now, I work my schedule around my kids; they are the most important part of my life. “As a fourth-generation owner, I get to watch kids devour their first scoop of ice cream on the bench where their parents and grandparents ate their first scoop! We’ve had up to three generations working at the shop at the same time. Watching my grandmother and mother do what I now do helped me become the parent I am today.”

Kasey J Pulliam-Reynolds Shubert’s Ice Cream & Candy In Business Since 1938

Opening in Chico November 1st • 830 Broadway • Chico (530) 570-2862 • www.breathedurham.com

178 East 7th St. • Chico • (530) 342-7163 • www.shuberts.com Now Also Located In The Chico Mall

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“When we moved to Chico, my daughter was a full-throttle 4-year-old, absorbing information like a sponge. As we sought exploration in the extremes of weather, an idea emerged: to build an enchanting indoor play space where imagination comes alive so children learn organically, through play. Today, my team is just inches away from making that idea a reality for the North State. Focusing on this mission and vision gets me through challenging times. You have to keep your goal at the forefront of your mind if you want to build something with lasting excellence. Watching me develop such a large project from the ground up has been a window into adulthood for my daughter. She sees in physical form that anything is possible. I’ve loved teaching her what commitment, OPENIN G philanthropy, leadership, and SOON perseverance can achieve.”

Dana Leslie Chico Children’s Museum Founder since 2014

325 Main St. • Chico • Chicochildrensmuseum.org

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“My desire to help kids get fit and have fun at the same time inspired me to start my business. I’ve always loved gymnastics, so I decided to use it to achieve my dream. “I started as my daughter’s coach. When she got older, she became one of my best coaches. The business has brought us closer together. We’ve been side by side for over 10 years. It’s been fantastic! “When I see the excitement and joy in a child’s face after they complete a skill, any discouragement I may be feeling melts away. It makes me forget about whatever might have been bothering me that day.”

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Stephanie Miller Galaxy Gymnastics Academy In business since 2000

910 Wall St. • Redding • (530) 222-4496 • galaxygymnasticsredding.com

“I absolutely love combining my love of photography with business ownership. My grandfather and my dad owned their own businesses, so I guess you can say it’s genetic! Being a ‘mamapreneur’ definitely requires balance and organization, but it has allowed flexibility so I can be there for my daughter. I really try to give my clients my full attention during business hours and be as present as possible when I am in ‘mom mode.’ Of course, there are times when mom and business owner overlap; sometimes my kiddo is with me at the studio or playing beneath my office desk as I type emails and meet deadlines. That’s just part of being a working parent!”

Mamapreneur ca l i forni a “Cali’flour foods started with a deep concern for my and my children’s health. As a busy mom who’s juggling fresh home life, business start-ups, coaching events, and travel for work, I needed a way to create a healthy dinner plate under the stress of a time crunch. Knowing that I’m not alone in this predicament, I decided to figure out a way to share this with other struggling moms. “I am passionate about helping, and my intention is to do just that in every situation. Cali’flour Foods started with helping families stay healthy and has since turned into a great opportunity to give back to the community in other ways. We are zealous about contributing to charities such as The Mentoring Project, American Diabetes Association, Apolis Market Bags, and The Lupus Foundation. The Cali’flour family is in full support of endeavors like this, and I couldn’t be happier with my work.”

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Emily Hajec Little Wishes by Emily Hajec Photography In business since 2011

1372 E. 1st Ave. • Chico • www.emilyhajec.com

Mamapreneur “Fitness is a passion of mine and after attending FIT4MOM classes, I jumped at the opportunity to purchase the Chico location. FIT4MOM Chico is created around motherhood, so it’s naturally conducive to being a business-owning mother. Owning my own business has given me flexibility necessary to motherhood, and my children have been able to grow while attending classes with me. They get to see their mom being active and healthy so they understand that fitness is fun, not a chore, and they enjoy being active themselves. At the end of the day, my kids embracing fitness and feeling empowered and being able to give that same magic to my client-moms, makes owning FIT4MOM Chico totally worthwhile”

Amy Lacey Cali’flour Foods In business since 2013

1057 Village Lane • Chico • info@califlourfoods.com califlourcares.org and califlourfoods.com

Mamapreneur Bethany Mercer FIT4MOM Chico In Business Since 2015

2426 Park Ave. & Sycamore Field • Chico • (530) 588-8215 • chico.fit4mom.com

Mamapreneur “I decided to be a stay-athome mom because I didn’t want to leave my kids during the evening and weekend hours that restaurants require. I missed cooking, but I did not want to cook under someone else’s menu. I was ready to create my own! “It’s difficult to juggle being a parent and entrepreneur, but when I’m with my children, I make sure they have my undivided attention. When I am working, my husband stays with the children. Supporting each other and appreciating what we both do to provide for our family has made our relationship stronger. I had many fears about being away from my kids, but it has actually made our family stronger.”

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Mary Chin My Oven’s Meals (M.O.M.) In Business Since 2017

252 East Ave., Ste. G. • Chico • (415) 827-0568 • www.myovensmeals.com Please say you saw it in North State Parent magazine. This helps us grow!

“I saw a real need for easier access to home sleep testing to promote overall health so I started my business in 2016, with a mission of helping others. Since starting my business, I’ve found support teams are key to balancing business ownership and motherhood; my amazing husband supports me at home and my great office manager supports me at work. “My yoga practice really helps me to keep things in perspective and provides a reservoir of balance and mental clarity. By running a successful business, I hope I am empowering my kids to follow their dreams despite any fears or worries they may have about failure. I want to show them anything is possible if you put your mind and hard work into it. As my five-year-old son says, “You have to remember that life is an adventure.”

Lacey Furnari Shasta Sleep Services In business since 2016

2530 Old Eureka Way • Redding • (530) 691-4050 www.ShastaSleepServices.com www.northstateparent.com • October 2018

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for community By Cameron Lievense

REFLECTIONS OF A SPECIAL NEEDS PARENT BY JENNIFER ARNOLD

Photo by Marjie Kennedy, Six Rivers Photography

A Walk a Day Can Change Your Life, or Even Save it

e’ve all heard the old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but what about a walk a day? Walking is one of the most underrated forms of exercise and that makes sense when diving into fitness trends that continue to emerge and explode in popularity. Our perception of being healthy has transformed over time with social media shaping our feelings on body image and physical capabilities. We see individuals performing muscle-ups in the gym and others holding yoga poses in front of breathtaking landscapes, making for popular social media. That itch to reach these levels and boost our self-esteem has created the biggest buzz. Who doesn’t want to have an attractive lifestyle and share it? And we get it–walking isn’t exactly sexy. When was the last time you shared a photo of yourself walking for exercise with your friends? Walking may not get the same respect as smashing out the latest CrossFit or spin class, but it does share a lot of the same health benefits. In fact, walking may be the Jean Aldridge, Community perfect exercise. Outreach Coordinator for Walking can be done anywhere and at any time Adventist Health Feather with no gym membership required. It requires no River in Paradise, says equipment or special training. Taking regular, brisk walks can help improve heart health, aid in weight "Walking is one of my loss, regulate blood pressure, improve circulation, favorite ways to relax and fight cancer, reduce the risk of diabetes, strengthen de-stress. One of my favorite bones and muscles, boost immune function, improve places to walk is on forested digestion and delay aging. Seem too good to be true? trails. The Japanese call this Well, there’s more. The health benefits of walking not only shape us physically but mentally and emotional‘forest bathing’. One stroll ly. Walking can reduce stress, boost creativity, increase through a forest can boost self-esteem, increase energy and improve sleep. Some the body's ability to fight health experts have even deemed walking to be the disease for weeks.” fountain of youth, claiming that just 30 minutes a day can change your life, or even save it. Most public health organizations agree that healthy adults need 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity such as walking (at least 30 minutes a day, five days per week). Incorporating more walking into your routine can be easy. Start by taking a walk around the block while your child is taking an after-school class or playing sports. Go for a family stroll after meals rather than hunkering down on the couch for some Netflix. Walk your child to school, or park a short way from the entrance and walk to skip the traffic. Celebrate special occasions like birthdays or graduations with a fun hike. Wander while chatting on your phone or catch up with friends on a walk through the park. Park your vehicle farther from your destination. The opportunities to add more walking into your daily habit are endless and the chance for better health is literally steps away. Start with small changes in your daily habits with a goal to reach 10 minutes or more per walk, totaling 30 minutes a day. The benefits are free for the taking, so let’s get walking. Check out Healthy Shasta’s link for some great maps of the area. healthyshasta.org/ maps/ Ó Cameron Lievense is the Worksite Wellness Coordinator for Shasta County HHSA Public Health with a master’s degree in Exercise Science. He loves the outdoors and exploring the world by foot.

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TRYING TO FIND CALM IN THE CHAOS

he sky glowed bright orange on the night of July 26, three days after the Carr Fire started in Shasta County. It was the same night the infamous firenado ripped through parts of West Redding, and I was on the east side obsessively checking for fire updates and hastily getting stuff together in case we needed to evacuate. Having two kids with special needs means needing to throw more than the usual “stuff” together. We have medical equipment, supplies and prescriptions - lots of them. Our medical equipment is fairly portable, but our daughter is on a specialized nutritional formula that is delivered on a monthly basis and comes in several heavy cardboard boxes. As we lugged those boxes to the car, I kept thinking of families that have even more medical gear than we do, or people who have cumbersome equipment that wouldn’t be easy to pack up on short notice. If anyone is in a situation like that, I would highly recommend a call to your medical supply company to find out their policies in the event of a disaster and put your mind at ease regarding replacements. Another tip I have learned is to keep copies of medical records on a flash drive if you can and keep that drive in a safe place. Despite all the preparation and packing, we were not ready for the emotional toll the fire would take. Our daughter Lilly, who is on the autism spectrum, became extremely agitated because we had packed bags sitting on the kitchen floor, but we weren’t going anywhere. The notion that we had packed up “just in case” wasn’t something she could easily grasp. The uncertainty we faced left all our nerves frayed, and we found ourselves “winging it” to get through the days. In the end, we didn’t have to evacuate, but it took a week before I felt safe enough to unpack anything. The community will be feeling the emotional and physical effects of the fire for a while. We went through every emotion known to man: fear, sadness, thankfulness and survivor’s guilt just to name a few. I learned that no matter how prepared you are for a disaster, there will be many things that you cannot prepare for and it’s ok to improvise to find some calm in the chaos. Ó

Uniquely Us is a unique opportunity to address special needs issues and concerns and to celebrate life. If you have something in particular you would like to read about, please write to pn@northstateparent.com (please include UU in the subject line). Shasta County author Jennifer Arnold is the mom of four, two of whom have been diagnosed with multiple special needs. She hopes to raise awareness of many issues that parents of special needs children face on a regular basis.

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“Real Food for The Hurting” T

Special Edition: Mercy Chefs in Shasta County

something different. They provide whole meals, ones you’d likely find on a menu at a five-star restaurant. “The reason that Mercy Chefs is so important is that the quality of food tells people who have lost everything that it is going to be okay and that they are not alone,” says chef Kristin Macan, director of Community Outreach for Mercy Chefs. Their goal is to feed body and soul with a hot meal. In just over a week they provided 18,000 meals for the community. Mercy Chefs is a nonprofit organization traveling to disaster locations all over to cook these delicious meals. When the Carr fire started, there was no hesitation. “It was incredible to see how much damage and destruction had happened in the city of Redding, but so encouraging to see the resilience and how neighbors were helping neighbors. We were so proud to participate in such a beautiful display of service,” says chef Gary LeBlanc, founder and president of Mercy Chefs. I had the opportunity to go serve alongside Mercy Chefs for a day and was truly honored to be there. You will not find a more kind, humble group of chefs than this team. Their creativity to make a meal out of whatever items were donated plus their ability to work with a new volunteer team each day to get hundreds of meals pre-

pared for breakfast, lunch and dinner was amazing. While I was volunteering we served barbequed pork, corn on the cob, southern style mashed potatoes, cornbread and double chocolate brownies. Every meal was 100% free. Families could take their food to-go or sit in the cafeteria located at Bethel Church to escape the smoke while they ate. Lisa Saylor, managing chef for Mercy Chefs, shared her thoughts on the event. “I think what stands out to me the most in Redding is the volume of people that came together to help the victims. There were people of all backgrounds from all these different places - Idaho, Texas, Oregon, Montana, Oklahoma, Illinois, West Virginia, Arizona, New Mexico, Virginia and Utah. People from all these different areas of the country got in their cars or on a plane to come and help without knowing what they would even be doing when they arrived. They just felt a strong pull to help. I thought that was amazing.” There are so many people coming together to rebuild, to rise from the ashes. While the fires have been contained now, much of the smoke and ash remain. I encourage you to find a way to help. If you’d like to know more about Mercy Chefs or would like to donate to their cause, you can find their information at www.mercychefs.com Ó

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he sun was red, and the sky filled with what I wanted to imagine as fog rolling in, but it was smoke. Smoke that lasted for weeks and weeks. Ash fell from the sky and covered my car each morning. The air quality was poor and I spent my days trying to keep the kids inside as much as any mom can in the summer. Our throats all hurt and the headaches were enough to make me want to hide under the sheets waiting for the smoke to clear. Yet in the midst of this apocalyptic view outside my window, I couldn’t help but remain grateful. I live an hour from the Carr Fire and a little over an hour the other way from the Mendocino Complex Fire. Yet here in Tehama county we remained physically untouched by these awful fires. So many have lost their homes. Lives have been lost and families are left trying to pick their lives back up after so much destruction. Cities and towns are trying to rebuild, to join hands and help one another. I recently caught wind of an organization that came to help during this intense time of desolation. They brought in professional chefs from all over the country for one purpose: to provide real food to the families, first responders and servicemen of Shasta County. It is common in situations like this to have food offered, but Mercy Chefs does

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Mandi Metzger and her family enjoy sharing their “Sweetest Lemonade” perspective with others through real food recipes. When Mandi isn’t writing a new recipe, she can be found riding bikes or hiking with her three kids, ages 9, 5 and 2. Find more recipes at www.sweetestlemonade.com.

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for community By Jennifer Arnold

When Disaster Strikes, It Pays to be Prepared In the wake of the devastating fires that have impacted much of the North State, wildfire and disaster preparedness has been on the minds of many families. Preparing for a house fire is essential, as one of our regular writers, Christa Melnyk Hines, found out when her family lost their home in a fire after an electrical malfunction in a lamp.

For families living in areas that are likely to be impacted by wildfires, preparedness is equally as important. We reached out to Suzi Brady, CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit Fire Prevention Specialist and Information Officer, who offered some additional tips and information on how families can prepare themselves and their property in the event of a wildfire.

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One of the biggest issues that firefighters come across when trying to protect homes is lack of survivable and defensible space. Survivable and defensible space refers to the area between a house and an oncoming wildfire. Creating and maintaining this space reduces the wildfire threat and provides an opportunity for firefighters to effectively defend the house and property. • Start with the house itself and work outward. • Use as many noncombustible materials as possible. Since the roof is typically the first part of a house to catch fire, treating it with fire retardant coating is recommended. • Radiant heat can cause windows to blow out. Thermal pane or tempered glass windows, fire retardant drapes, and moving furniture away from the windows can reduce the risk of items inside the house catching fire. • Metal mesh screens over attic and foundation vents (The recommended size is 1/16th of an inch) can prevent stray embers from getting in. • Keep gutters clear year-round, and clear any leaves and branches away from wood siding. • Keep lawns short and watered frequently if possible. • Stone walkways or concrete as part of the landscaping can create fire breaks, as can irrigation systems. • Make sure the property is easily accessible to fire personnel. • Keep considerable horizontal space between combustible fuels (propane tank, firewood, trees, ground vegetation) and the house. • Clear as much vertical space as possible. Remove dead or diseased trees as well as low hanging branches. These tactics are designed to keep the fire as close to the ground as possible, where it is easier to fight. As seen with the unprecedented behavior of the Carr Fire, there is no guarantee that defensible or survivable space will protect your home, but it is still very much worth the effort to make your property as fire-safe as possible. For more information on survivable and defensible space, please visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ELSVQGKI28 Ó Shasta County author Jennifer Arnold is the mom of four active kids, and is constantly finding that you are never too old to learn new things.

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for community By Christa Melnyk Hines & Jennifer Arnold

Are You Playing With Fire? Plan Ahead To Protect Your Family Should Disaster Strike.

hen it comes to home disasters, fires are the most common and can be the most deadly for young children. Preparedness and planning saves lives, but nearly three-quarters of Americans have never developed or practiced a home fire escape plan. I know what you are thinking: "The chances of my house catching on fire are remote. House fires only happen on the news. To other people." That's what I thought, too, until my husband and I stood shivering in the snow while firefighters crashed through our burning home and reporters buzzed around. A brand-new lamp shorted out while we were at work, turning our bedroom into an inferno that blasted

out our windows. Energized by gulps of air, it proceeded to lick its way toward the roof. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fires claim as many as 400,000 homes in the U.S. each year. Although we were displaced from our home for several months, we counted our blessings that no one was hurt or died. On average, seven people die each day in house fires across the nation. Curious youngsters who play with fire are also cause for serious concern. According to the American Red Cross, children under five are twice as likely to die in a house fire compared to the rest of the population. Frightened kids who don't know how to escape or what to do, panic.

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Take steps to help keep your kids safe. Visit the fire department. From the time my boys were toddlers, I've taken advantage of organized tours to our local fire department. The firefighters show the kids how they change into their protective gear. I could see why firefighters worry about kids hiding from them during a fire. Dressed in their masks and gear in the station, they look alien. But they must look terrifying and monstrous while fearlessly marching through dark smoke and flames searching for scared children and pets. Siskiyou County has an outreach program called FIREPALS, which consists of firefighters, dispatchers, and prevention officers from Cal Fire. The group presents educational material to local schools and at 18

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Artwork Inspired by Wildfire will Help Benefit Fire Victims In the days that followed her evacuation from the Carr Fire in Redding, artist Makaylah Fazzari gathered her art supplies and did what comes naturally to her; she began to draw and create. The result was a powerful wood print image depicting the fire and the emotions that it brought forth. A Redding resident since 2000, Fazzari describes the piece as “the ache of not knowing.” She stated that she “wanted to convey a lack of control, the crackling hunger of the fire and the deep ache of uncertainty – for myself and my hometown.” Fazzari is donating 50% of proceeds from this print to the Shasta County Relief Fire Fund. The fund was established by the United Way of Northern California to aid victims of the Carr Fire. For more information, or to purchase a print, please visit: www.makaylahfazzari.com.

community events. Safety techniques such as “stop, drop, and roll” are covered, according to Brady, as well as how to call 911 in an emergency. For older students, “we will go to their school and do presentations on fire ecology, and fire history.” Create and practice an escape plan. When my son was in second grade, the teacher assigned the kids to come up with a fire escape plan. Together, we drew a plan of our house. Then we walked through it to come up with two ways out of the house in the event of a fire. We ran a drill, crawling through the house to get to the exits and designating a family meet-up spot. This was a valuable exercise to see how quickly we could get out and if there were any flaws in our design. Got a two-story home? "Get a ladder," says Nicole Feltz, an American Family Insurance agent. "It will allow the family and kids to escape if you can't get down the stairs." Store the ladders under upstairs beds. Maintaining your outside property is important during fire season, according to Brady. Grass should be “mowed down less than four inches” she advises. “Folks need to make sure there is no leaf litter in their gutters, and wood piles are moved at least 30 feet away” from structures. Test your smoke alarms annually. Choose a holiday, anniversary or birthday to make it easier to remember. We tested our smoke alarms while practicing our escape plan. NFPA says that nearly half of fire deaths are prevented simply by having working smoke alarms. Inventory your possessions before disaster strikes. Feltz suggests the Dream Vault app to take pictures of the items in your home. File or scan copies of receipts for large ticket items. "If you update a deck, fence or kitchen, take a picture even of the receipt," Feltz says. Purchase a fireproof safe. My husband and I received a fireproof safe soon after we were married as a Christmas gift. The box seemed like an odd gift to me at the time. But for less than $50, this safe proved priceless, saving us a few headaches. In the event of a wildfire, Brady recommends an evacuation plan that contains “the six important ‘P’s’: People and pets Papers, phone numbers, and important documents Prescriptions Pictures and irreplaceable memorabilia Personal computer hard drives and disks Plastic (credit cards, ATM cards) and cash.” In the end, we were lucky. My husband and I had each other, reliable insurance and many friends offering support. The house was rebuilt, our lives restored and things replaced. Now that we are parents, our two little risk factors have raised the stakes. I'm not gambling on their safety. To me, that would be like playing with fire--a fire I'm not sure I'd ever recover from. Ó Christa Melnyk Hines and her husband are the parents of two active boys and a pair of playful mutts.

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Carr Fire Victims Share Sto ries of Loss, Hope and Love

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his summer the North Sta te community was impact ed by a series of fires which took thousands of homes and several lives. We spoke to two local res dents who were directly aff iected by the Carr Fire and share their powerful stories were gracious enough to of loss, hope, love and the support they experienced. Brande Moffat and her fam ily lost their home when the Carr fire entered Red city limits on the night of ding July 26th. Support, genero sity, and what Moffat des “an outpouring of love tha cribed as t came our way from frie nds I have not seen in ove – sorority sisters, old cheerle r 30 years ading friends from high sch ool, college roommates, wo leagues, family, former pat rk colients, school principals, kid s’ school friends” buoyed ly’s spirits in the days and the famiweeks afterwards. “We nev er felt alone in this,” Moffat “There is incredible strengt stated. h in numbers. It’s hard to focus on what you’ve los are surrounded by daily rem t when you inders of the blessings in your life.” Her children we big source of inspiration. re also a “I was most touched by the m because both my 12-year my 14-year-old said they -old and would be okay as long as their schools were okay, bec what meant the most to ause that’s them…they couldn’t stand the thought of having to different school without go to a their friends.” Going forward, Moffat sai d that she is “focusing on remaining present and thinking about what has not been lost, but trying to foc us on the little moments ciated along the way.” She to be appreand her family are also loo king forward “to rebuilding creating an even brighter and to future.” As Patti Funari drove aw ay during the Carr Fire eva cuations, she had no rea think that she would not son to be returning to the home where she and her husban lived for the past 30 years. d Joe have “Never in a million years” did she think they would home, Funari said. The cou lose their ple had recently had an ins pection from Cal Fire, wh their property defensible o deemed . “We did everything we we re supposed to do,” Funari unfortunately, their diligen stated, but t preparations were no ma tch for the unprecedente of the Carr Fire. d behavior In the days that followed, Funari, like so many oth ers, experienced overwh sadness over their loss, but elming also an inundation of lov e and support from nea In a thank you letter she r and far. penned to express the fam ily’s gratitude, she wrote memories that had been about the made in the house, and “sentimental things that burn.” When contemplatin no fire can g all the gatherings, celebr ations, and even the stru had taken place over the ggles that last 30 years she realized that “those memories can away.” not be taken The effects of the Carr Fire will be felt for a long tim e to come. The communit take some time to heal, but y will for the people of the North State, the quote made pop Anne Saunders during the ular by Sonoma County Fires cer tainly rings true: "The lov thicker than the smoke." Ó e in the air is

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A Simple Gesture – Neighbors Feeding Neighbors S mall gestures can produce big results. Bob Irvine, the executive director of California Vocations, Inc., knows this firsthand. He is also Volunteer Coordinator for A Simple Gesture, a grassroots food donation program in Paradise and Magalia. A Simple Gesture is a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers and is wholly dependent on those town residents who want to make a difference in their communities. “It is an opportunity for the community to get involved with the local solution to hunger,” Bob says, adding, “The best part about the program is that someone is able to eat today that otherwise may not.” A Simple Gesture keeps seven food pantries in the area stocked – the generosity of residents and the diligent work of volunteers keeps the shelves stocked for their less fortunate neighbors. In Paradise and Magalia that’s 23,000 pounds of food with every pick-up; six pick-ups a year equals 135,000 pounds of food annually! The simplicity of the program is humbling and the results awe-inspiring. Residents ask for a “Cool Green Bag,” a large green fabric shopping bag with a tag detailing the pickup schedule. Over the course of two months, folks go shopping and pick up an extra non-perishable food item or common toiletry item and begin filling up their Cool Green Bag. On pick-up day, once every other month, 70 volunteer drivers collect more than 1,800 bags from front doors, and deliver them to the local food pantries. Rotarian Joe Rivers, and his wife brought the admirable program from its inception in Ashland, Oregon to Paradise in 2010. The couple worked long hours to establish it and soon California Vocations, a local non-profit organization that provides support to

disabled adults, became involved. CalVoc now manages the program. Fifty of their 70 clients help staff the operation by dropping off Cool Green Bags to those who want to participate, table-sitting at events and helping pick up filled bags from doorsteps. Melissa Crick, the day program coordinator at CalVoc, believes ardently in the program. She sees the difference it makes. “The most impactful part, one hundred percent of the time, is the day we deliver the green bags to the pantry. Pantries are always empty, we come in with hundreds and hundreds of bags and stock the shelves. I go away seeing the need, just two months prior we filled the same shelves and you come back and see it all gone. An incredible amount of food disappears from those shelves.” Melissa also hears from many families who want to participate. She encounters them every time she is out in the community talking about the program, either at events or in the schools meeting with the Boys & Girls Clubs. “A number of our donors are everyday families. This is a family activity. The moms will tell me ‘I love this program because I can show my children that not everyone has what we have, this is how we can give back.’” Melissa says that families use the Cool Green Bags as a teachable moment, “Kids can choose little toys or Paw Patrol fruit snacks. Parents encourage their children to put a few things in the bag that other kids will like. “At Christmas time many families will put in gifts, children's books, hat and scarf sets. Sometimes even monetary donations. These are things that make a difference.” If you would like a Cool Green Bag for your family to make a difference with, request one on their websiteasimplegesture.org/ about-us/how-it-works. A Simple Gesture is always in need of volunteer drivers, too! Ó

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2018 Harvest Happenings Hillside Poms’ Fall Harvest

Hillside Poms' Fall Harvest invites guests to come pick their own pomegranates or simply purchase a pre-picked box of delicious, chemical-free pomegranates to juice, jelly, or eat fresh. This unique, seed-like fruit offers not only a refreshing, crisp flavor, but great health benefits, including high quantities of antioxidants and Vitamin C. Hillside Poms’ harvest has increased each year, and the season typically runs from October through late December. As a family-owned farm, Hillside Poms welcomes families with children of all ages. Kids love using the farm’s simple and effective juicer to squeeze the sparkling red juice from the fresh fruit. Check Facebook for opening date and hours. 1271 Capay Rd, Corning. www.hillsidepoms.com. (530) 228-3050.

Chico FFA Henshaw Farm: Starting September 29

Located on Henshaw between Guynn and Alamo Avenues, the Chico FFA Henshaw Farm carries on a proud legacy of agricultural education at Chico High School. Among other skills, students in FFA (Future Farmers of America) learn how to plant, irrigate, manage pests, market and sell agricultural products, all through hands-on practice. The students welcome the community to get a taste of fall by visiting their pumpkin patch, starting on Saturday, September 29 at 9:00 a.m. The Henshaw Farm will be open to pumpkin hunters 4:00 p.m. to dusk Monday through Friday, and from 9:00 a.m. to dusk on the weekends. For more information, contact Elva Anderson (eanderson@chicousd.org) or visit the Chico FFA Chapter on Facebook. www.chicoffa.com.

Country Pumpkins: Starting October 1

True to its name, Country Pumpkins in Orland has five acres of pumpkins and interesting gourds for visitors to explore, plus a country store with a variety of jams, jellies, local honey, pumpkin butter and syrup, and other farm products. Families can have bales of fun on the hay pyramid and hay slide. This family owned and operated farm also offers an observation bee hive to introduce children to the important role these insects play in agriculture. One of the farm’s most popular attractions is its 10-acre corn maze, uniquely designed each year by the owner’s family. The proceeds of the maze benefit 4-H programs and other local non-profit organizations. On six select nights during October, the “brave at heart” (10 years and older) can visit the haunted version of the maze to get a dose of the Halloween thrills. The daytime maze costs $3/person, the nighttime maze costs $10/person. Parking and general entry are free. Look for signs between Road P and Stony Creek. 7152 Highway 32, Orland. www.countrypumpkins.org.

Julia’s Fruit Stand

If you’re looking for a drive-by harvest, stop at Julia’s Fruit Stand on Highway 99. Nestled amid beautiful orchards, the stand has been a venue for fresh, delicious farm produce grown by the Brandt family and their neighbors for 18 years. In the autumn, get tree-ripened apples of several varieties, including Somerset, Granny Smith, and Fuji, and find other seasonal fruits and vegetables for sale. The pumpkin fun begins with The Great Pumpkin Festival on September 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If traipsing through pumpkin vines does not appeal to you, you can skip the patch and select a pumpkin right from the roadside. Julia’s Fruit Stand offers twenty varieties of colorful pumpkins that come in all shapes and sizes—sometimes up to as large as 100 pounds! The stand is open 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily through October. 1475 CA-99, Los Molinos. (530) 354-4775.

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2018 Harvest Happenings Historic Hawes Farms: Starting September 30

Even though “history” is part of its name, Historic Hawes Farm offers families a wide range of modern fun, including bumper cars, go-karts, zip lines, haunted attractions, a roller coaster, a mechanical bull, a pumpkin blaster, and more! Those with a taste for more traditional harvest activities will love the pony or stagecoach rides, the six-acre corn maze, and the 17-acre pumpkin patch that boasts more than 50 pumpkin and gourd varieties for visitors to choose from. In addition to these ongoing activities, the farm hosts special events every weekend in October, kicking off with beer, wine and food pairings with Taste of the Maize (October 6) and ending with ComFest (October 27-28). In between, check out Heroes Day (October 7) and Faith Harvest Night, featuring Rachel Hale from American Idol (October 11). Make it a date night to dance under the stars to the music of The Billies during the Pumpkin Fest (October 13-14), or test your favorite chili recipe against other family favorites at the chili cookoff during Western Weekend (October 20-21). 21923 Dersch Rd. Anderson. Get details and purchase tickets online at www.HistoricHawesFarms.com. (530) 365-6313.

Johnny Appleseed Days: October 6 & 7

Butte County’s Johnny Appleseed Days, a family tradition celebrating Paradise’s apple heritage, is California’s oldest harvest festival. This year marks the festival’s 130th anniversary, with two full days of fun, featuring children’s games, face painting, live entertainment and artisan vendors. Johnny Appleseed’s annual visit to share stories always charms children, and all ages will love sampling one of the 1,000 homemade apple pies, lovingly baked by talented volunteer bakers. Purchase a single slice of apple pie, add ice cream, or select a whole pie to share with the family. Admission is free. The festival takes place Saturday, October 6, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 7, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Terry Ashe Park, 6626 Skyway. www.paradisechamber.com/ johnny-appleseed-days. (530) 877-9356.

Maisie Jane’s Pun’kin Patch Corner: Starting October 6 Kids’ Farm Day & Family Safety Fair at Patrick Ranch: October 20

Gather the family and join Kids’ Farm Day & Family Safety Fair at Patrick Ranch Museum on Saturday, October 20! This annual event, sponsored by North State Parent magazine, celebrates the abundant agricultural community surrounding Butte County by offering farm fun for the whole family. Through hands-on activities, even the smallest kids can learn about animals, farms, and where our food comes from. Older children will love Silly Science in the afternoon, and kids of all ages will enjoy face painting, animal crafts, pumpkin picking, pony cart rides and the petting zoo. Parents will especially appreciate touring the lovely museum grounds, complete with a historic farmhouse and vintage farm equipment. Visit our Be Safe Zone for fire and bike safety & much more. Arrive at 10:00 a.m. to create a stick horse while supplies last, then race your horse in our derby at noon. Be sure to stay for the $75 golden ticket hunt and a slice of locally made cake to celebrate North State Parent magazine’s 25th anniversary! Admission is $5; kids 12 and under $2. Patrick Ranch Museum, 10381 Midway (between Chico and Durham). www.patrickranchmuseum.org. (530) 859-2309.

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Maisie Jane loves bringing back a favorite family tradition with Maisie Jane’s Pun’kin Patch Corner. Come celebrate the season’s harvest by picking your favorite pumpkin right off the vine, or selecting a pre-picked one displayed on Maisie’s hay tower. You might have trouble deciding between the 10 featured varieties, including Cinderella, Blue, White Ghost, Terra-cotta and traditional orange! Maisie Jane offers kids gourds of fun with pumpkin painting, pumpkin shooting, and pumpkin bowling. And, for kids who do not care for the annual pumpkin craze, the pumpkin patch provides an almond bin maze and a great hay tower for climbing. The pumpkin patch also features education about local crops and bees, the tiny unsung heroes of agriculture. Beginning October 6th, the pumpkin patch is open for free admission from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and open for field trips by appointment during the week. 3763 Hegan Ln, Chico. www.maisiejanes.com. (530) 899-7909.

2018 Harvest Happenings Peterson Sisters Pumpkin Patch: Starting September 29

Mary Pat and Frances Peterson, students at Mercy High School, welcome the community to the Peterson Sisters Pumpkin Patch for the second year in a row. Mary Pat began the pumpkin patch as a project for FFA (Future Farmers of America), but the sisters have cultivated the sprawling vines and bright gourds into a complete pumpkin patch experience for all ages to enjoy. Aside from pumpkin picking, families will enjoy a hay maze, hay rides, scarecrow contest, crafts, games, bounce houses, and face painting. The sisters also sell local honey from their own bee boxes, as well as fresh-baked goods prepared by Roots Catering with pumpkins from the sisters’ farm. The pumpkin patch opens every Friday (3:00 p.m. to sunset), and every Saturday and Sunday (10:00 a.m. to sunset) before Halloween. Field trips can be made by appointment. 32000 Bell Rd, Chico. www.pspumpkinpatch.com

Manton Apple Festival: October 6

For over a quarter of a century, Tehama County has celebrated fall with the Manton Apple Festival (October 6). What started as a small fair for apple harvest has expanded into a family-friendly jamboree of high-quality arts, specialty crafts, live entertainment, and more. Even as the years pass, however, apples remain the star of the show. Volunteer bakers stock the Apple Festival Pie Booth with delicious, homemade pies to sell. Fairgoers can enjoy delectable apple treats of all shapes and sizes, and even participate in apple pie eating contests with cash prizes! Many visitors head home with heavy bags of crisp, locally-grown apples—edible mementos of the fun event. Admission and parking are free, and proceeds from booth rentals and pie sales benefit local education and community projects. The festival takes place at Manton Elementary School from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the first Saturday in October each year. Pets, alcohol, and smoking are not permitted at the event. www.mantonapple.com. 31345 Forward Rd. (530) 474-1224.

Trinity Lutheran’s Fall Festival: October 27

Trinity Lutheran’s Fall Festival will transform the churchyard into a colorful, family-friendly carnival on the last Saturday of October. Kids can jump around in the bounce house, and the church welcomes people of all ages to enjoy hay rides, pony rides, face painting, games, and more! If you come with an appetite, you’ll enjoy snacking on candy, popcorn, and goodies from the bake sale. Admission is free, and all visitors are invited to bring friends. The festival will kick off at 1:00 p.m. and wind down around 5:00 p.m. 2440 Hilltop Dr., Redding. www.reddingtlc.org. (530) 221-6686.

Sierra Oro Farm Trail Passport Weekend: October 6 & 7

Early pioneers, having crossed many desolate stretches on their westward journey, immediately recognized the agricultural potential of what is now Butte County. Today, Butte farmers raise an incredibly diverse array of crops that feed people throughout the world. The Sierra Oro Farm Trail Passport Weekend gives visitors a limited-time opportunity to talk with local farmers and take a closer look at where our food comes from. From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on October 6 and 7, visitors can set their own pace, selecting destinations from 34 farms, wineries, and orchards along the Sierra Oro trail. Make it a weekend getaway with your spouse, or pack up the whole family to take a closer look at the natural richness that makes the North State unique in all the world. Sample fresh produce, local wines, artisan cheeses, California-grown nuts, world-class olive oil, and much more. Passport tickets are available online, at Tri Counties Bank branches in Chico and Oroville, and at the Chico Chamber of Commerce office. Tickets cost $30 in person, $32.50 (plus fees) online, and $35 at the farms on the day of event, subject to availability. Tickets sell quickly, so get yours early! www.sierraoro.org. (530) 533-1473.

TJ Farms Pumpkin Patch: Starting October 6

On Saturday, October 6, TJ Farms Pumpkin Patch opens its gates to let visitors roam through leaves and vines to find their favorite gourds to take home. With 16 varieties, everyone in the family will surely find the perfect pumpkin for carving, eating or decorating. Kids will love playing in the bouncy house, meeting barn animals and overcoming the obstacle course. The whole family can clamber aboard a hay wagon for a riding tour of the farm’s picturesque property, surrounded by orchards and studded with visual treasures like waterfalls, fountains and a Southern Colonial mansion. Bring your favorite picnic to enjoy at the picnic tables and browse the farm’s country store, stocked with jams, dressings and pickles made right at the farm. Parking and admission are free and pumpkins range from $6-$40, depending on weight. Weekend hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with free parking and admission. Large groups can visit by appointment between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. during the week. The country store, bouncy house and hayrides are only available on weekends. 3600 Chico Ave. www.tjfarmsestates.com. (530) 343-2294.

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Bilingual Education in the North State NSP - What is bilingual education? How does it work? Esther - One premise of bilingual education is that children can learn the grade-level material in their native language while they acquire English, rather than falling behind as they wait two or three years to speak enough English to start learning other subjects. Bilingual teachers learn strategies for making content comprehensible for children who do not speak English. These hands-on strategies—which also benefit native English speakers—involve more student engagement and require students to negotiate meaning with each other, to use language as a tool for a purpose, which is how we learn language in the first place. When children learn their first language, they are not taught rules. Instead, they have a desire to communicate, so they begin repeating words and recognizing certain sounds produce certain results. In a sense, bilingual education mimics this natural language acquisition process.

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NSP - Do children in bilingual education lose their native languages? Esther - No, because having multiple languages is a resource, not an impediment. Bilingual education can help children gain English while maintaining their native languages in order to preserve culture and important family ties with relatives who only speak their native language. NSP - How does bilingual education benefit native English speakers? Esther - Research has shown that those who speak multiple languages see multiple perspectives, can find different ways of doing things and are more accepting of differences. Since we live in an increasingly multicultural world, it is important for individuals to learn to communicate with and value people of different backgrounds. Learning a second language makes it easier to learn additional languages, which can improve a person’s job prospects. NSP - How does learning two languages affect language development? Esther - The brain has one language center, so as children learn a new language, they are essentially learning synonyms to words they already know. At the same time, children continue to learn about the world around them through observation, trial and error, and interactions with their surroundings. These experiences enhance their cognitive understanding, which increases their ability to advance in both languages. NSP - What is the most effective kind of bilingual education? Esther - Two-way immersion, also called dual immersion, allows native English speakers to learn another language while also teaching English to non-native speakers. In the 90-10 dual immersion model, teachers initially conduct 90% of instruction in the target language, like Spanish, and 10% of instruction in English. The English portion increases 10% each year until they reach 50-50. Since children in the North State receive mainly English literacy input—English signs, television, etc.—the 90-10 model is most effective for strengthening the non-dominant language so the students have a better chance of retaining it. NSP - Where can parents in the North State find dual immersion programs? Esther - Legislation in the 1990s restricted bilingual education programs, but legislation passed in 2016 has reopened the door to bilingual education, creating a high demand for these programs. In Butte County, Rosedale Elementary School has an established dual language program. Hamilton Elementary School in Glenn County is in its first year, and Mill Street Elementary (Orland) is in its second year. Sycamore Elementary has recently started a dual immersion program in Shasta County, as has Tree of Life International Charter School in Anderson. In Tehama County, Sacred Heart Parish School is offering a dual language immersion program for the 2018-2019 school year. Williams Elementary (Colusa County) also started a program this September. To learn more about bilingual education, visit the resource page of the California Association of Bilingual Education website: www.resources.gocabe.org. Ó

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

Little Sprouts Preschool

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

Noah’s Ark at Calvary Chapel Chico 1888 Springfield Dr. • (530) 487-0776 noahsark.ccchico.com DSM Ages: 6wk-5yrs Times: M-F, 7:30am-5:30pm Provides Infant, Toddler and Preschool care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Christian curriculum offered. Children will grow, learn and share in God’s Love. Lic #045407355/6

Notre Dame Preschool

500 Orient St. Ste 180 • (530) 487-7330 ndschico.org/preschool S Ages: 2.5-5yrs • Times: M-F, 7:30am-6pm We provide playful, planned, purposeful activities for all. Zoo-phonics, Stories of God’s Love, and music are just a few things we do to prepare children for their future academic success. Lic #045407128

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Feather River Recreation & Park District Preschool

1875 Feather River Blvd. • 530.533.2011 www.frrpd.com DSM Ages: 18mos-5yrs • Times: M-F, 7am-5:30pm Play, play, play lots of unstructured indoor/outdoor play time, music/movement and a lot of hands-on activities. This is achieved through a variety of fun, age appropriate curriculum including Zoo Phonics. We are divided into five different groups with a structured daily routine. We encourage children to be independent thinkers, have compassion and build confidence. Lic# 045405901

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Sacred Heart Preschool Center

2285 Monroe Ave. • (530) 527-6727 DS Ages: 2-5 yrs • Times: M-F, 7:30am - 5:30pm www.shsredbluff.org Sacred Heart Preschool Program starts your child out with an education which focuses on morals, values, and faith. We provide an age appropriate academic experience that teaches through play and prepares the student for educational success in Kindergarten and beyond. Accepting applications for children 2-5 years old. Lic# 525407308

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Tehama State Preschools

Bidwell State Preschool 1052 Dumosa Dr. • (530) 529-5867 Red Bluff Lic. #525404771 M Times: M-F, 8:15-11:15am & 12:30-3:30pm Columbia State Preschool 1623 Columbia Ave. • (530) 824-6528 Corning Lic. #525403214 SM Times: M-F, 7:30am-5:30pm Douglas Street Preschool 1290 Garden Ave. • (530) 529-0307 Red Bluff Lic. #525406960 SM Times: M-F, 8am-12pm & 7:30am-5:30pm Gerber State Preschool 23014 Chard Ave. • (530) 385-1537 Gerber Lic. #525403200 M Times: M-F, 8:30-11:30am & 12:30-3:30pm Jackson Heights State Preschool 224 Jackson St. • (530) 529-6741 Red Bluff Lic. #525405509 M Times: M-F, 8:15-11:15am & 12:30-3:30pm Lincoln Street State Preschool 1265 Lincoln St. • (530) 528-7373 Red Bluff Lic. #525406421 SM Times: M-F, 8:30am-5:30pm Metteer State Preschool 695 Kimball Rd. • (530) 529-5214 Red Bluff Lic. #525403199 M Times: M-F, 8:15-11:15am & 12:30-3:30pm Olive View State Preschool 521 Almond St. • (530) 824-5319 Corning Lic. #525405507 SM Times: M-F, 8:15-11:15am & 12:30-3:30pm Tehama County Department of Education State Preschool Programs are free to qualifying families. We value each child and family and pride ourselves on providing a safe, nurturing environment that integrates your child’s interests into the learning process. We provide engaging hands-on activities that facilitate all aspects of development.

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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

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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. We offer full, extended and half-day programs with small class sizes, hands-on learning, kindergarten readiness and activities in all areas of learning. There is no residency requirement to live in the Columbia District for your child to attend the preschool. Lic# 455403185

Grant Preschool

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

Kids and Me Preschool

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

Lake Center Head Start

375 Lake Blvd., Ste. 200• (530) 510-4825 DSM Ages: 3-5 yrs • Times: M-F, 7:30am-5:30pm We offer children a strong start in life in an environment that fosters respect and a sense of trust. With parents as partners, we provide high-quality programming using a research-based curriculum in appealing, age-appropriate environments. Children develop the confidence they need for school success with the support of our skilled teachers and our holistic approach to children's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. Lic# 455406084

Montessori Children's House of Shady Oaks

1410 Victor Ave. • (530) 222-0355 www. shadyoaksmontessori.com DS Ages: 2 yrs-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

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Munchkin University Infant Center & Preschool

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

Redding Co-op Preschool

658 Mary St. • (530) 241-4355 reddingcooppreschool.org S Ages:2 yr.9 months- 5 yrs • Times: 2 days a week or 3 days a week, 9am-12pm Providing a unique learning environment as a parent-participation preschool with a teacher/ director planned curriculum. Children experience learning through guided play. Activities include music and movement, arts and crafts, science and math, literature and language arts, as well as outdoor exploration. Lic# 455401222

Secret Garden

118 Churn Creek Rd. • (530) 244-1891 www.secretgardenredding.com DSM Ages: 2-K • Times: M-F, 7:30am-6pm We offer excellent pre-K phonics, Kindergarten Readiness with assessments. A full curriculum with cultural appreciation, farm animals, natural foods, plenty of time for reading books, empathy building, respect for others and a huge outdoor play area including a giant sandbox. Lic# 455405638

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

YMCA Collaborative Preschools (530) 246-9622 . www.sfymca.org. Manzanita . 1240 Manzanita Hills Ave., Redding Lic. #455406288 S Ages: 2-5 North Cottonwood 19920 Gas Point Rd., Cottonwood Lic. #455406760 S Ages: 3-5 Offered in partnership with local schools. Providing safe learning environments designed to build school readiness, self-regulations and social skills. Year-round school options.

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ART & MUSEUM EXHIBITS Between Two Worlds: Untold Stories Of Refugees From Laos; Redding. Beginning 10/6. For many Southeast Asian people, the Vietnam War challenged & changed their concepts of home & culture. This exhibition from the Center for Lao Studies tells the refugees’ stories in their own words. Wed-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-4pm; thru Jan 2019. Free for members or with park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Black & White In Black & White Exhibit At Monca; Chico. An exhibition of photography that looks at the optimistic era of “The New Negro Movement” of the early 1900s plus abstract & conceptual works of art that focus on identity, gender & race through contemporary portraiture. All ages. Th-Sun, 11am5pm; thru 10/28. $5/adults; students & children free. monca: The Museum of Northern California Art, 900 Esplanade. (530)487-7272. Chico Air Museum; Chico. View jet & propeller aircraft plus an impressive display of aviation & space artifacts. Peruse the research library & gift shop. Th-Sun, 9am-2pm. Also offers group/field trip visits by reservation. Free, but donations helpful. 165 Ryan Ave. at the Chico airport. (530)345-6468. Chico Creek Nature Center; Chico. Experience nature indoors at this delightful, small, child-friendly location. Geared towards nature, animals & science. Meet a variety of reptiles, a western screech owl & a red-tailed hawk. Includes a playroom for young children. Also offers seasonal children’s nature camps. Wed-Sat, 11am-3pm. Closed some holidays;

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call ahead. 1968 E 8th St. in lower Bidwell Park (530)891-4671. Chico Through Time Exhibit; Chico. Explore Chico’s history in 12 themes. Kids love the interactive 1900s classroom, imagining being a jeweler at Clifford’s Jewelry & learning about directing planes by listening to Chico Air Traffic Control recordings. There’s plenty for adults to enjoy too. Th-Sun, 11am4pm. $3-$5. Chico Museum, housed in the historic Andrew Carnegie Library adjacent to CSU, Chico, 141 Salem St. (530)891-4336. Gateway Science Museum; Chico. Explore the world of science exhibits at Gateway Science Museum. All ages. Wed-Sun, 12-5pm. Free with museum admission, $5-$7; ages 2 & under free. Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade. (530)898-4121. Incredible Inventions: An Interactive History Of Science For Children; Redding. From ball bearings, to gears & architecture, everything you create today is built on strong foundation of ancient science & engineering. Created by Artisans of Florence, 50 highly interactive stations let families follow in the footsteps of Archimedes, Marcus Vitruvius & Leonardo da Vinci. Wed-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-4pm; thru Jan 2019. Free for members or with park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Monca: The Museum Of Northern California Art; Chico. Art for all ages. Ongoing exhibitions with Nights of Art Making & panel discussions. For children: Outings with Artists, field trips to the museum & educational outreach in the classroom. For families: films, live music & more. Guided

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tours available. Open weekly, Th–Sun, 11am-5pm. $5; free for students & children. 900 Esplanade. (530)487-7272. Rock Penjing; Redding. Experience the intersection of art, nature & horticulture in the ancient Chinese art form, Penjing. See these marvelous miniature landscapes that capture that country’s soaring mountains & unique greenery. Wed-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-4pm; thru 11/16. Free for members or with park admission; $3/garden admission. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Shadows Of The Human Condition Exhibit; Redding. Take a deeper look at homelessness & human trafficking in artist Sandra Relyea’s thought-provoking exhibition, which utilizes light & silhouettes to bring these important topics “out of the shadows.” Explore these topics as they relate to our local & global communities & learn what you can do to help break the cycle. Wed-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-4pm; thru Jan 2019. Free for members or with park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. The Great Outdoors; Redding. Beginning 10/13. Despite wildfires, floods, volcanic eruptions & blazing summertime temperatures, the North state has long been a mecca for outdoor recreation. Turtle Bay’s collection reflects a fascination with outdoor recreation, vintage ski equipment & camping gear, and hunting & fishing accessories. Wed-Fri, 9am4pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-4pm; thru Jan 2019. Free for members or with park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.

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GOING PLACES OCTOBER MONTH-LONG & SPECIAL HAPPENINGS A Maker’s Space; Paradise. Tap into your creative side & let your imagination run wild in a do-ityourself shop atmosphere. Birthday party offerings. All ages. $5/person; $45/10-session punch pass. A Maker’s Space, 5729 Almond St. (530)413-9499. Aquatic Adventures; Redding. Learn about water ecosystems & the importance of the Sacramento River through a variety of fun interpretive programs like fish & beaver feedings, turtle talks & training sessions. Wed-Sun, 10:30-11am; thru April 2019. Free for members or with park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Basecamp Boulders Climbing Gym; Mt. Shasta. Climbing fun on multiple routes in a bouldering room featuring about 600 sq. ft. of climbing surface. All ages welcome; 14 & under with parent supervision. Tue-Sun: 12-4pm. $5/day pass, $40/monthly pass; shoe rental $4. Shasta Base Camp, 308 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-2359. Boys & Girls Club Of The Siskiyous After-School Program; Mt. Shasta. Students in grades 2-8 enjoy a healthy snack, homework help & more. Mon-Fri, 2:30-6:30pm; open on minimum days & school holidays. $20 membership for school year (reg. anytime); must pre-reg. Sisson Middle School, 601 E. Alma St. (530)220-5055. Bully Prevention Month; Chico. Join Azad's & attend workshops to learn how to avoid becoming a target of bullying & learn how not to become a bully to others. Ages 0-18. Times vary; call for dates. Free. Azad's Martial Arts Center, 313 Walnut St. (530)892-2923. Chico Art School & Gallery Art Lessons. Drawing & painting lessons for all levels. Homeschool, after-school & Saturday lessons avail. Ages 7 & up. 1-2:30pm or 3:30-5pm. $30/per class; $35/per drop-in class. 261 East Third St. (530)570-3895. Family Value Night: Bowling & Pizza; Redding. Bring friends & family for 2 hours of unlimited bowling. Includes pizza & soda. Ages 4 & up. Daily, 6:30-8:30pm. $50/lane up to 5 people, then $5/pp up to 8 players, includes shoes; must pre-reg. Shasta Lanes, 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. Gimme Some Sole Benefit; Chico. Join Azad's & make a difference all month long by donating children's or adult sized rain boots, shoes or any style of shoes to help make a difference in the lives of kids at McManus Elementary School. Children sizes 6-13 & adult sizes 5-9. Free. Azad's Martial Arts Center, 313 Walnut St. (530)892-2923. Ishi Archery Club; Red Bluff. Enjoy some screenfree family time out on the archery range. Call for more details & for waiver info. Ages 6 & up with parental supervision. Open daily, dawn to dusk. $5/ day-pass; $40/individual yearly pass; $45/family yearly pass. Located on Hwy 36, 2.7 miles east of the junction. (530)347-5442. Mommy & Me Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on fun with your young child in a drop-in Montessoriinspired environment. Includes a special activity each day. Learn ways to follow your child’s lead & enjoy time playing together. Designed for ages 0-5. MonFri, 10am-4pm. $7/hr., $4-$6/hr. with punch card. Feel free to bring a snack. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. National Reading Event. Jumpstart’s national campaign Read for the Record encourages millions of children & adults to celebrate literacy by reading the same book on the same day. Pledge to read author Isabel Campoy & Theresa Howell’s adorable book “Maybe Something Beautiful” together on Oct 25, at www.jstart.org. The book is available in English & Spanish; Jumpstart offers discounts for group & classroom book purchases at their website. Painting & Drawing Lessons; Chico. Artist & instructor Janet Lombardi Blixt invites children ages 7 & up to enjoy creative exploration with painting & drawing in a supportive & friendly instructional atmosphere. All levels welcome. Tue-Th, 1-2:30pm. $35/weekly. 261 E. 3rd St. (530)570-3895.

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Parrot Playhouse; Redding. Walk through an interactive aviary featuring beautiful Australian lorikeets; feed colorful birds from your hand. Wed-Sun, 9:30am4pm; Sat-Sun, 10:30am-4pm. Closed 11:45am-1pm daily. Free for members or with park admission, $12$16. Nectar cups $1. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Paul Bunyan’s Forest Camp; Redding. Children view the animals & explore hands-on exhibits like the new Smokejumper exhibit, then stroll outside to enjoy outdoor play equipment, the Parrot Playhouse & the seasonal butterfly house. Wed-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat-Sun 10am-4pm. Free for members or with park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park Mill Building, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Pottery Classes; Mt. Shasta. Schedule a pottery class anytime & have fun creating monsters, plates, cups & whatever imaginative projects you have in mind. Ages 5 & up. Classes available 24/7. $79/2 students; must pre-reg. Shasta Clayworks Pottery, 612 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)925-3792. Shasta Rock Club; Redding. Climbing gym aimed at building community by inspiring, educating & challenging people thru a unique rock climbing experience. All ages. Mon-Fri, 1-9pm; Sat & Sun, 10am-6pm. $14/adult; $11/youth; individual & family

memberships avail (depending on experience level); $4 shoe rental avail. Shasta Rock Club, 2325 Athens Ave. (530)691-4505. Barry R. Kirschner Wildlife Sanctuary & Educational Center; Oroville. Support this wildlife foundation which provides rehabilitation & longterm care for exotic & native species, educational programs, guided tours & more. Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm. $6-$20; ages 2 & under free. 4995 Durham-Pentz Rd. (928)533-1000. Y Club Tween & Teen Enrichment Program; Shasta County. Offers food, fun, facilitated activities, homework help, a computer lab, fitness (including swimming, basketball & other court sports), a chance to socialize, leadership development & more. Ages 12-18. M-F, 2-6pm. Must pre-reg. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622.

1 | MONDAY BUTTE COUNTY ASCAB Capoeira; Chico. In Capoeira two players move against each other to music; throwing kicks,

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cartwheels & escapes to make fluid martial arts movements appear to be a dance. Ages 8 & up. Mon, 7pm. $5. Chico Seishindo, 1108 Mangrove Ave. (928)600-9189. Baby & Tots Classes At The Family Place; Paradise. Parents enjoy a sweet morning with their little ones. Mon. 10-11am: Baby & Me class for ages 0-5. 11:30am-12:30pm: Tot Time class for ages 3-5. Free. 1007 Bille Rd. (530)230-0211. Circle Time At Apple Blossom Baby; Chico. Join the fun with books & stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music making & parachute play. All ages. Mon, 3:15-4pm. Free. 1372 Longfellow Ave. (530)345-1617. Lil’ Sprouts Program; Chico. An early intervention program for children with autism. Through sensory play & one-on-one support, your child will develop socialization, behavioral & communication skills. Ages 2-5. Mon, 2-5pm. Free; must pre-reg. Little Red Hen Lifespan Center, 2418 Cohasset Rd. #150. (530)897-0900. Mommy & Me Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on fun with your child in a drop-in Montessori-inspired environment. Includes a special activity each day. Learn ways to follow your child’s lead & enjoy time playing together. Designed for ages 0-5. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. $7/hr., $4-$6/hr. with punch card. Feel free to bring a snack. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Mother To Mother Support Group; Paradise. A support group for mothers who are pregnant or have a child 0-24mos, and who feel their motherhood isn’t going the way they thought it would. All ages. 1st & 3rd Mon, 10am. Free. The Family Place, 1007 Bille Rd. (530)230-0211. Music & Me Classes; Redding. A wonderful program that incorporates movement while introducing children to music. Stimulates personal growth, creative expression & skill development through hands-on learning. Ages 1-5. Mon or Wed, 9-10am. $20/month. (Y members free). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Stroller Strides; Chico. A total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking & intervals of strength & body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller & the environment. Instructors weave songs & activities into the routine designed to entertain & engage baby, while moms are led through a series of exercises specific to their role as mom. All ages. Mon-Th, 9:15am; thru 10/30. $11/class. One Mile Recreation Area, 851 Woodland Ave. (530)588-8215.

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Babies, Books & Play; Redding. A fun playtime for little ones & their caregivers. Ages 0-2yrs. Mon, 10:30am. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Freestyle Fun With Ninjakour; Redding. This program is designed to teach how to move from one point to another as smoothly, efficiently and quickly as possible using the abilities of the human body through an obstacle course in a structured & safe environment. Ages 4-12. Mon, 5-6pm (beginner); Mon/Th, 5-6pm (beginner) or 6-7pm (intermediate). $55/mo. NorCal Elite Gymnastics, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. G-Force Gymnastics Monday Classes; Redding. Tumblefun (ages 6-10): intro to trampoline & tumbling with a focus on strength, nutrition & fun training skills for exercise; 4-5pm, $55/month. Powertumble (ages 14-18): focus is on power tumbling for beginner thru advanced. Athletes will use T & T equipment to reinforce skills; 7-8 pm, $55/ month. All classes coached by owners Tarro & Julie. 2629 Bechelli Lane. (530)227-4831. Game Night; Redding. Children of all ages can play board games & video games in the library’s story room. Mon, 4-5:30pm. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Girls Gymnastics; Redding. Gymnasts become familiar with beam, floor, trampoline & vault. Ages 4-12. Mon-Th, times vary. $55/mo. NorCal Elite Gymnastics, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483.

GOING PLACES OCTOBER Girls Gymnastics/Dance Class; Redding. In this fun, upbeat class for girls, gymnastics meets dance. This circuit incorporates gymnastics, ballet & other dance genres. Ages 5-8. Mon, 3-3:45pm. $30/ month. (Y members $20/month). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Kajukenbo Martial Arts; Redding. Kajukenbo is a combined self-defense martial arts style created in Hawaii by five martial arts practitioners with diverse styles. Age 8 & up. Mon/Wed, 5:30-6:30pm (ages 8-12) or 6:30-7:30pm (ages 13 & up); thru 10/24. $55; must pre-reg. Teen Center, 54 Quartz Hill Rd. (530)225-4095. Kidfit Classes; Redding. Kids have a great time moving & playing while increasing flexibility, balance & motor skills. Ages 5-10. Mon/Th, 4-4:45pm. $10/ class (Y members free). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Kids Cooking Classes; Redding. In this hands-on class series, children get a full cooking experience by learning to follow a recipe, getting help with all prepping, cooking & of course eating their creations. Ages 5-12. Mon, 3-4pm. $20/month (Y members free + $2.25 materials fee per class). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Kindernastics Gymnastics; Redding. In this intro to gymnastics class, ages 3-5 have a fun time learning to use equipment while enjoying social interactions. Mon-Wed, 3:15-4pm; Wed, 5-5:45pm; Th, 6:157pm; Sat, 10-10:45am. $45/month. NorCal Elite Gymnastics, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Monday Classes At NorCal Elite Gymnastic Center; Redding. Cheerleaders & Tumblers (ages 9 & up): times vary, $55/mo.; Ninja Zone Classes (ages 3-11): 4-5pm, $65/mo.; Acrobats & Gymnastics (ages 3 & up): 3:15-4pm or 5-5:45pm, $55/mo.; Kindernastics (ages 3-5): 4-5pm, $45/mo.; Beginning Parkour/Free-running (ages 6 & up): 5-6pm, $55/mo. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483.

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Move It Monday Open Gym; Redding. All ages can practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym. Ages 0-8, 11am-12pm; ages 8 & up, 7-8pm. $5/hr. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Pickleball Open Play; Redding. Pickleball is a racquet sport played on a badminton court with a hard paddle & a whiffle ball. For adults. Beginners welcome. In cool weather: Mon-Sat, 8-11am. Free. Enterprise Park Outdoor Roller Rink, 4300 Victor Ave. (530)225-4095. Redding USA Softball Fall Ball; Redding. Come learn, play, have fun & develop your skills & love of the game. Ages 8-18. M-Th, times vary; thru 11/17. $70; must pre-reg. K-2 Baseball Field. (530)225-4095. Sharks Swim Team; Redding. Join the year-round competitive swim team & pre-competitive team any time. Ages 5-12. M-F. Times vary by level. $80-$120; must pre-reg. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Shasta Roller Hockey Learn To Play; Redding. Sign-up for the winter season league, have fun & learn a new skill. Ages 5-14. M/Tue, 6-7:00pm; thru 11/13. Free; must pre-reg. Big League Dreams, 20155 Viking Way. (530)225-4095. 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, & learning how to have fun safely. Ages 0-12. 2-week sessions, Mon/Wed; times vary by level. $43-$52. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)2469622. Tiny Tots Preschool; Redding. In this fun program, preschoolers enjoy developmentally appropriate hands-on activities while acquiring social & emotional skills. Ages 3-5 (must be potty-trained). Mon-Th, 8:30am-12:30pm; thru 10/18. $240. Enterprise Park Community Room, 4300 Victor Ave. (530)225-4095.

Youth Volleyball League; Redding. Practices concentrate on skill building, setting, passing, spiking, digging & serving. Ages 8-10. M/W, 6-7:30pm; thru 10/27. $75; must pre-reg. Alta Mesa School Gym, 2301 Saturn Skyway. (530)225-4095.

SISKIYOU COUNTY Boys & Girls Club Of The Siskiyous After-School Program; Mt. Shasta. Students in grades 2-8 enjoy a healthy snack, homework help & more. Mon-Fri, 2:30-6:30pm; open on minimum days & school holidays. $20 membership for school year (reg. anytime); must pre-reg. Sisson Middle School, 601 E. Alma St. (530)220-5055. Line Dancing; Mt. Shasta. Open to all levels & ages. Mon, 4-5pm. $5 (members free). Mountain Fitness, 633 Lassen Ln. (530)926-3310. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic & fun, develops coordination, flexibility, strength, martial arts skills & manners. Ages 4 & up: Mon-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tue/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: Mon/Wed, 5:30-7pm. $50/month, free trial. Mt. Shasta Martial Arts Program, 612-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)859-2024. Mt. Shasta Farmers Market. Enjoy a lively seasonal market celebrating local agriculture with live music & more. Vendors sell fruits, vegetables, meat, baked goods, kombucha, kitchen/ag-related items & more. WIC cash & Farmers Market vouchers are matched. All ages. Mon, 3:30-6pm; thru 10/18. Free. 400 Block of N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)925-0187. 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 0-5yrs. Mon, 10:30am-12pm. Free. Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 E. Lake St. (530)926-1400.

TEHAMA COUNTY Kids Fitness Classes; Red Bluff. Group fitness classes for ages 4-12 taught in a safe & fun environment. Gets kids moving & promotes motor & social skills, cooperative play, athletic development & healthy habits. Mon/Wed, 4-5pm Wiggle Worms for ages 4-6; 5-6pm Dynamic Development for ages 7-12. $5/drop-in; discounts for members. Tehama Family Fitness Center, 2498 South Main St. (530)528-8656. Preschool Story Hour; Corning. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. Mon, 10am. Free. Corning Branch Library, 740 Third St. (530)528-7382. Teeter Toddlers Parent-Child Fitness Classes; Red Bluff. Fun parent participation class for ages 18mos-4yrs enhances developmental skills, teaches cooperative play, & nurtures parent-child bonding & healthy habits. Mon, 10:30-11:30am. $5/drop-in (discounts for members). Tehama Family Fitness Center, 2498 S. Main St. (530)528-8656.

2 | TUESDAY BUTTE COUNTY Buddin’ Sprouts Program; Chico. A progression of Little Red Hen’s Lil’ Sprouts program, where advanced sensory, socialization, behavioral & communication skills are encouraged for children with autism & other socially related disabilities. Ages 8-12. Tue, 2-5pm. Free; must pre-reg. Little Red Hen Lifespan Center, 2418 Cohasset Rd. #150. (530)897-0900. Cheap Skate Night At Cal Skate; Chico. This fun night of roller skating features weekly themes, games & family hits music. All ages. Tue, 6:308:30pm. $6, includes skate rental. 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601.

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GOING PLACES OCTOBER 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/month or $10/class. Tue/Th, 3:30-5pm. Chico Cheer All Stars Gym, 13306 Cabin Hollow Ct., Ste. 120. (530)894-CCAS. Childbirth Preparation Class Series; Chico. Highly trained registered nurse instructors help prepare you for birth, newborn care & breastfeeding in this 5-week series. Promotes individual & family choices, including natural breathing & relaxation techniques & pain management options. Tue, 6-8pm, 10/2-10/30. $175/couple. Enloe Mother & Baby Ed. Center, 251 Cohasset Rd. #120. (530)332-3970. Circle Time At Apple Blossom Baby; Chico. Join the fun with books & stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music making & parachute play. All ages. Tue/Th, 9:15-10am. Free. 1372 Longfellow Ave. (530)345-1617. Crafters Club; Oroville. Bring your project to work on while enjoying the company of other yarn enthusiasts. Tue, 4-6pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Cribbage For Kids; Paradise. Learn how to play this fun board game while polishing your math skills. All ages welcome; geared for grades 1 & up. Th, 3:304:30pm. Free. Paradise Branch Library Children’s Room, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Family Special Needs Potluck & 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 & dinner provided; bring something extra to share. 1st Tue. Potluck 5:30pm; group meets 6-8pm. ARC, 2030 Park Ave. (530)891-5865. Open Studio At A Maker’s Space; Paradise. Work on whatever you would like with the supplies on the craft wall. Self-guided, no instruction. Children ages 10 & under must be assisted by a paying adult. All ages. Tue & Th, 3-6pm. $5/person; $45/10-punch pass; drop-ins welcome.5729 Almond St. (530)413-9499. Parenting Classes; Paradise. Learn techniques, get to know other parents & make friends in the process. All ages. Tue, 9am-12pm or 5:30-8:30pm. Free. The Family Place, 1007 Bille Rd. (530)230-0211. Play Chess; Chico. Learn to play chess with Chico Library teen volunteers. All ages welcome. Tue, 3-5pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Preschool Gymnastics; Redding. A fun combination of gymnastics, strength & conditioning. Children learn age-appropriate skills & drills on floor, beam, bar & springboard. Ages 3-5. Tue, 10:30-11:15am. $30/mo. (Y members $20). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Preschool Storytime; Chico. Enjoy stories, songs & crafts. Ages 3-5. Tue, 10am & 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Properties Of The Solar System; Chico. Students will analyze & interpret data to determine similarities & differences between Earth & other objects of our Solar System. Ages 10-15. Tue & Th, 4:30-5:30pm. $95. Chico Enrichment Center, 1250 East Ave., Ste 25. (530)364-6953. Reading Hero Storytime; Oroville. Trained volunteers bring stories alive for kids of all ages. Tue, 3-4pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun of BMX racing, including Strider races. Practices Tue (5:30-7pm, $3); Racing on Th (reg. 6pm, race 7pm; $10) & Sun (reg. 10am, race 11am; $10); weather permitting. All ages. Free to watch. 2352 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. (530)566-1269. Stroller Strides; Chico. A total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking & intervals of strength & body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller & the environment. Instructors weave songs & activities into the routine designed to entertain & engage baby, while moms are led through a series of exercises specific to their role as mom. All ages. Mon-Th, 9:15am; thru 10/30. $11/class. One Mile Recreation

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Area, 851 Woodland Ave. (530)588-8215. Tap & Tumble; Chico. This is a beginning tap class with a twist. In addition to teaching shuffles, flaps & other basic tap steps, instructors use fun games to teach rhythm & add an obstacle course for extra excitement. Ages 4-7. Tue, 4-5pm. $49/month; $14 drop-in. Kinetics Academy of Dance, 627 Broadway St., Ste. 100. (530)345-2505.

GLENN COUNTY Preschool Storytime; Willows. Storytime & craft for preschoolers. Ages 5 & under. Tue, 1pm. Free. Willows Public Library, 201 N. Lassen St. (530)934-5156.

SHASTA COUNTY Beginning Foil Fencing Classes; Redding. Students will learn footwork, blade work, timing, strategy, the eight parries & simple attacks. Ages 12 & up. Tue, 6-8pm; thru 10/30. $27. Caldwell Rec Center, 56 Quartz Hill Rd. (530)225-4095. Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All bikes & ages welcome. 6-7pm, weather permitting. $60/year membership, races Tue ($5) & Fri ($10). Margaret Polf Park, Shasta Dam Blvd. (530)5263836. Calling All Ninjas!; Redding. Ninja Zone is a fusion of obstacle training, gymnastics, martial arts & freestyle movement for ages 3-11. Tue, 5-6pm or 6-7pm, $65/mo. NorCal Elite Gymnastics, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. 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. Tue, 6-7:30pm. Free, everyone welcome. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622.

Energetic Kids Open Gym; Redding. Open gym for all ages to practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym. Tue. Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome), 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up, 7-8pm. $5/hr. NorCal Elite Gymnastics, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Family Jump Time At Rare Air Trampoline Park; 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 Tue between 2-8pm. $10/person (min. 2 jumpers). 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206. G-Force Gymnastics Tuesday Classes; Redding. Kindergym (ages 3-5): intro to trampoline & tumbling; learn safety, skills, terminology & social interaction; 4-4:45pm, $50/month. Tumble-fun (ages 6-10): intro to trampoline & tumbling with a focus on strength, nutrition & fun training skills; 4-5pm, $50/ month. All classes coached by owners Tarro & Julie. 2629 Bechelli Lane. (530)227-4831. Galaxy Gymnastics Junior Ninja Warrior Class; Redding. Children have a blast with an obstacle-style gymnastics course. Ages 5 & up. Tue, 4pm. $60/ month. 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Little ones have a blast with trampolines, foam pits, tumble tracks & much more. Ages 5 & under. Tue/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. $5/child; supervised free play. 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Girls Gymnastics; Redding. Gymnasts become familiar with beam, floor, trampoline & vault. Ages 4-12. Mon-Th, times vary. $55/mo. NorCal Elite Gymnastics, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Kindernastics Gymnastics; Redding. In this intro to gymnastics class, ages 3-5 have a fun time learning to use equipment while enjoying social interactions. Mon-Wed, 3:15-4pm; Wed, 5-5:45pm; Th, 6:157pm; Sat, 10-10:45am. $45/month. NorCal Elite Gymnastics, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483.

Lil’ Chefs Class; Redding. A fun & educational cooking experience for ages 3-5. Lil’ Chefs learn to follow directions, enjoy shape & sensory exploration, develop fine motor skills & more. Tue, 9-10am. $20/month (Y members free + $2.25 materials fee/class). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Prenatal Yoga; Redding. Classes are uniquely designed for pregnancy & taught by a certified instructor. All stages of pregnancy are welcome. Offered to the community at no cost thanks to grant support from First 5 Shasta & Dignity Health. Tue/Th, 4:15-5:15pm. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Read & Sing Storytime; Redding. Storytime, crafts & songs for children of all ages. Tue, 10:30-11:30am. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Shasta Rock After-School Club; Redding. A class where children learn new climbing skills & cultivate all climbing skills. Tue (ages 6-9) or Th (ages 9-14), 3:30-5pm. $35/month (9-month membership); shoe rental avail. Shasta Rock Club, 2325 Athens Ave. (530)691-4505. Storytime; Redding. Celebrate the joys of reading at this weekly storytime in the pediatrics waiting room. Geared for ages 0-5, all ages welcome. Tue, 10-10:30am. Free. Shasta Community Health Center’s Pediatrics waiting room, 1035 Placer St. (530)246-5710. Teen & Adult Martial Arts Classes; Redding. Increase your skills & self-confidence as you learn punches, kicks & blocks. All skill levels welcome. Ages 13 & up. Tue/Th, 7:30-8:30pm. $45/month (Y members $30/month). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Youth Martial Arts Classes; Redding. Children grades K-8 increase their skills & self-confidence as they learn punches, kicks & blocks. All skill levels welcome; must be able to identify right & left hands. $40/month. (Y members $25). Tue/Th, 6:30-7:30pm. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622.

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Beginning Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. Learn the smooth & salsa dances, & how to lead or follow. Fun, supportive environment develops technique & skills. Solo dancers welcome. All ages. Tue, 6:45-7:45pm Adult: $7/class or $20/4 classes; youth: $5/class; members $20/8 classes. Mt. Shasta Wellness Center, 633 Lassen Ln. (530)926-6010. Boys & Girls Club Of The Siskiyous After-School Program; Mt. Shasta. Students in grades 2-8 enjoy a healthy snack, homework help & more. Mon-Fri, 2:30-6:30pm; open on minimum days & school holidays. $20 membership for school year (reg. anytime); must pre-reg. Sisson Middle School, 601 E. Alma St. (530)220-5055. Climbing Gym At Shasta Base Camp; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14 & under need parental supervision. Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm. $5/day pass; $4/ shoe rental. 308 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-2359. Coffee & Cake; Dunsmuir. Everyone’s invited to get social. Enjoy coffee & cake, sit around & gab & find out what the resource center has to offer. Free. 9:3011am. Dunsmuir Community Resource Center, 5844 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4400. Knit & Crochet Tuesday; Dunsmuir. Come join the fun at this weekly needlework event. An experienced instructor is available to help you, whether you’re just starting out or are a hook & needles wiz. Open to everyone - supplies available. Free. 1-3pm. Dunsmuir Community Resource Center, 5844 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4400. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic & fun, develops coordination, flexibility, strength, martial arts skills & manners. Ages 4 & up: Mon-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tue/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: Mon/Wed, 5:30-7pm. $50/month, free trial. Mt. Shasta Martial Arts Program, 612-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)859-2024.

GOING PLACES OCTOBER Preschool Storytellers; Yreka. Hear a different storyteller read, sing songs & make crafts each week. Ages 3-6. Tue, 1pm. Free. Yreka Library, 719 4th St. (530)841-4175.

3 | WEDNESDAY BUTTE COUNTY Babies Love Books Storytime; Chico. Enjoy this special storytime. Ages 18mos & under. Wed, 1111:30am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Bittie Baby & Me: Breastfeeding; Chico. This class series promotes infant wellness & safety with current info - new topic each week. 10:30am-12pm. $20/ class (free if you delivered at Enloe). Enloe’s Mother & Baby Education Center, 251 Cohasset Rd, Suite 120. (530)332-3970. Butte Homeschoolers Park Day; Paradise. Weekly playgroup & support network for homeschooling & unschooling children & parents. Independent & inclusive, all homeschoolers welcome. Wed, 10am. Free. Call for location & group info. or find them on Facebook. (530)828-9288. Chico Wednesday Farmers Market. Enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, soaps & much more. 7:30am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine. North Valley Plaza, Pillsbury Rd. (530)893-FARM. Kids Activity Time; Gridley. Come enjoy a fun activity designed just for kids. Wed, 3pm. Free. Gridley Branch Library, 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. Kooky Birds Skate Lesson & Session; Chico. Young skaters can join a group roller skating class & have fun skating after. Taught by a certified instructor from the Chico Artistic Skate Club. Ages 8 & under. Wed, 9:30-11am. $5.50, includes skates (parents skate free). Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Preschool Storytime & Toy Van Visit; Oroville. Enjoy storytime & borrow toys from Valley Oak’s mobile toy lending library. Ages 3-5. 1st Wed, 11am12pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7641. Reading Hero Storytime; Oroville. Trained volunteers bring stories alive for kids. All ages. It’s lots of fun. Wed, 3-4pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Stroller Strides; Chico. A total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking & intervals of strength & body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller & the environment. Instructors weave songs & activities into the routine designed to entertain & engage baby, while moms are led through a series of exercises specific to their role as mom. All ages. Mon-Th, 9:15am; thru 10/30. $11/class. One Mile Recreation Area, 851 Woodland Ave. (530)588-8215. Tiny Tots; Paradise. Expecting or have a child 0-24mos? Come meet other parents, let your baby socialize, learn about infant & child massage, enjoy craft activities & talk about parenting. Wed, 10:1510:45am. Free. The Family Place, 1007 Bille Rd. (530)230-0211. TK Circle Time At Apple Blossom Baby; Chico. Join the fun with books & stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music making & parachute play. Ages 3-6. Wed,4:15-5pm. Free. 1372 Longfellow Ave. (530)345-1617.

GLENN COUNTY Crafty Kids; Willows. Children get creative at this fun weekly event with make-&-take crafting activities. Ages 7 & up. Wed, drop in anytime between 1-4pm. Free. Willows Public Library, 201 N. Lassen St. (530)934-5156. Preschool Storytime; Willows. Enjoy storytime & craft. Ages 5 & under. Wed, 11am. Free. Willows Public Library, 201 N. Lassen St. (530)934-5156. Storytime; Orland. Children’s storytime with music & a related craft. All ages. Wed, 11am. Free. Orland Free Library, 333 Mill St. (530)865-1640.

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SHASTA COUNTY Adult Tumbling & Fitness; Redding. Have a fun time learning proper gymnastics progressions, improving strength, flexibility & body awareness, and mastering fundamental gymnastic skills. Ages 14 & up. Wed, 6:30-8pm. $60/mo. NorCal Elite Gymnastics, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Alateen Meeting; Redding. For ages 12-20 who are affected by someone else’s drinking. Provides a safe place to share feelings with other teens who understand. Offers tools & support. Wed, 6:30-7:30pm. Free. Drop in or call for info. First United Methodist Church, South & East St. Call or text (530)355-9470. Beginning & Advanced Athletes Open Gym; Redding. Ages 8 & up can practice their gymnastics, cheerleading, ninja & parkour skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym. Wed, 7-8pm. $5. NorCal Elite Gymnastics, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Bocce Ball Fall League; Redding. Bocce is a game that brings people together & you can play with a beverage in your hand. Ages 16 & up. Wed, 6:009:30pm; thru 11/7. $200; must pre-reg. South City Park Bocce Court, 1250 Parkview Ave. (530)225-4095. Preschool Storytime; Burney. Preschoolers hear great children’s stories & enjoy a craft. Ages 0-5 & their caregivers. Wed, 11am-12pm. Free. Burney Library, 37038 Siskiyou St. (530)335-4317. G-Force Gymnastics Wednesday Classes; Redding. Kindergym (ages 3-5): intro to trampoline & tumbling; learn safety, skills, terminology & social interaction; 6-6:45pm, $50/month. Tumblefun (ages 10-14): Beg/Inter trampoline & tumbling; emphasis on safety, strength, nutrition & fun training skills; 6-7pm, $55/month. Classes coached by owners Tarro & Julie. 2629 Bechelli Lane. (530)227-4831. Girls Gymnastics; Redding. Gymnasts become familiar with beam, floor, trampoline & vault. Ages 4-12. Mon-Th, times vary. $55/mo. NorCal Elite Gymnastics, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Grasshopper Kickball; Redding. Be a part of the program that benefits participants by teaching motor skills & athletic awareness. Ages 3-5. Wed, 4-5:45pm; thru 10/24. $33/four classes; must prereg. Grasshopper Sports Zone next to City Hall, 777 Cypress Ave. (530)225-4095. Holistic & Mindful Childbirth Education; Redding. Learn a holistic approach to health & natural birthing methods, establish a healthy lifestyle & positive birthing vision & much more. For adults. Wed, 6-8pm; thru 12/26. $200/4-week series. Redding Doula Collective (in the RDC Living Room), 1727 South St. (530)395-9597.

Kindernastics Gymnastics; Redding. In this intro to gymnastics class, ages 3-5 have a fun time learning to use equipment while enjoying social interactions. Mon-Wed, 3:15-4pm; Wed, 5-5:45pm; Th, 6:157pm; Sat, 10-10:45am. $45/month. NorCal Elite Gymnastics, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Music & Me Classes; Redding. A wonderful program that incorporates movement while introducing children to music. Stimulates personal growth, creative expression & skill development through hands-on learning. Ages 1-5. Mon or Wed, 9-10am. $20/month. (Y members free). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Parent Group: Discipline That Works; Redding. Free parent support group based on the Triple P positive parenting program. Parents & others caring for children share ideas, support & info. Wed, 6-7:30pm, year-round. Free, drop-ins welcome, childcare avail. Bridges to Success Cottage, 1544 Magnolia St. (530)225-0350. Read & Play Storytime; Redding. This innovative storytime focuses on sensory practices. Children of all ages welcome, especially those with special needs. Wed, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Square Dancing With Prairie Squares; Anderson. Bring the family or sneak away for some old fashion square dancing fun. First hour beginners encouraged to come & learn then welcome to stay. All ages. Wed, 7pm; thru July 2019. $6 drop-in; first 3 classes free. Community Center, Anderson City Hall, 1887 Howard St. (530)378-6656. 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, & learning how to have fun safely. Ages 0-12. 2-week sessions, Mon/Wed; times vary by level. $43-$52. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)2469622. Ultimate Frisbee League; Redding. Bring your cleats & get ready to run, throw & catch. Ages 14 & up. Wed, 7:30-10pm; thru 11/21. $20; must prereg. Caldwell Park Soccer Field, 3 Quartz Hill Rd. (530)225-4095. 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 other animals & plant life. All ages. Wed & Sat, 10am-4pm. Free. Wild Horse Sanctuary, 5796 Wilson Hill Rd. (530)474-5770. Youth Tennis; Redding. Students will learn the USTA rules, proper techniques & scorekeeping. Ages 7-17. Mon/Wed, 5-6:00pm; thru 10/29. $70; must pre-reg.

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SISKIYOU COUNTY Ballroom Dance Classes: Beginning/ Intermediate; Mt. Shasta. Learn the smooth & quickstep dances & how to lead or follow. Fun, supportive environment develops technique & skills. Solo dancers welcome. All ages. Wed, 6:45-7:45pm. Adult: $7/class or $20/4 classes; youth: $5/class; members $20/8 classes. Mt. Shasta Wellness Center, 633 Lassen Ln. (530)926-6010. Boys & Girls Club Of The Siskiyous After-School Program; Mt. Shasta. Students in grades 2-8 enjoy a healthy snack, homework help & more. Mon-Fri, 2:30-6:30pm; open on minimum days & school holidays. $20 membership for school year (reg. anytime); must pre-reg. Sisson Middle School, 601 E. Alma St. (530)220-5055. Children’s Storytime; Dunsmuir. Children of all ages (infants welcome) enjoy stories & a snack. Adult must accompany child. 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Dunsmuir Branch Library, 5714 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-2035. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic & fun, develops coordination, flexibility, strength, martial arts skills & manners. Ages 4 & up: Mon-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tue/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: Mon/Wed, 5:30-7pm. $50/month, free trial. Mt. Shasta Martial Arts Program, 612-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)859-2024. Songs & Stories; Mt. Shasta. Children ages 0-5 enjoy fun stories & sing along to music. An adult must accompany young children. Wed, 10:30am. Free. Mt. Shasta Branch Library, 515 East Alma St. (530)926-2031. Climbing Gym At Shasta Base Camp; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14 & under need parental supervision. Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm. $5/day pass; $4/ shoe rental. 308 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-2359.

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Kids Fitness Classes; Red Bluff. Group fitness classes for ages 4-12 taught in a safe & fun environment. Gets kids moving & promotes motor & social skills, cooperative play, athletic development & healthy habits. Mon/Wed, 4-5pm Wiggle Worms for ages 4-6; 5-6pm Dynamic Development for ages 7-12. $5/drop-in; discounts for members. Tehama Family Fitness Center, 2498 South Main St. (530)528-8656.

4 | THURSDAY BUTTE COUNTY After-School Storytime; Chico. Stories & crafts for ages 12 & under. Th, 3pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 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. 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/month or $10/class. Tue/Th, 3:30-5pm. Chico Cheer All Stars Gym, 13306 Cabin Hollow Ct., Ste. 120. (530)894-CCAS. Circle Time At Apple Blossom Baby; Chico. Join the fun with books & stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music making & parachute play. All ages. Tue/Th, 9:15-10am. Free. 1372 Longfellow Ave. (530)345-1617. Mommy & Me Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on fun with your child in a drop-in Montessori-inspired environment. Includes a special activity each day. Learn ways to follow your child’s lead & enjoy time playing together. Designed for ages 0-5. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. $7/hr., $4-$6/hr. with punch card. Feel free to bring a snack. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Open Studio At A Maker’s Space; Paradise. Work on whatever you would like with the supplies on the craft wall. Self-guided, no instruction. Children ages 10 & under must be assisted by a paying adult. All ages. Tue & Th, 3-6pm. $5/person; $45/10-punch pass; drop-ins welcome. A Maker’s Space, 5729 Almond St. (530)413-9499. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun of BMX racing, including Strider races. Practices Tue (5:30-7pm, $3); Racing on Th (reg. 6pm, race 7pm; $10) & Sun (reg. 10am, race 11am; $10); weather permitting. All ages. Free to watch. 2352 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. (530)566-1269. Storytime; Durham. Stories, songs & activities for children. Ages 0-5. Th, 10am. Free. Durham Branch Library, 2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835.

Storytime; Paradise. Nurture your child’s love for reading through stories & songs while making new friends. Ages 0-5. Th, 10am. Free. Paradise Branch Library Meeting Room, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Stroller Strides; Chico. A total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking & intervals of strength & body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller & the environment. Instructors weave songs & activities into the routine designed to entertain & engage baby, while moms are led through a series of exercises specific to their role as mom. All ages. Mon-Th, 9:15am; thru 10/30. $11/class. One Mile Recreation Area, 851 Woodland Ave. (530)588-8215. Toddler Storytime; Chico. Stories, songs & action rhymes. Ages 0-3. Th, 10am & 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.

SHASTA COUNTY Anderson Library Storytime: “What Do You Want On Your Pizza?”; Anderson. It’s national pizza month so come enjoy a tasting provided by Anderson Round Table with today’s featured story. Crafts & stickers provided by First 5 Shasta. 3:30pm. Free. 3200 W. Center St. (530)365-7685. Come Jump & Play!; Redding. Enjoy open gym time where all ages can practice their skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym with lots of room to play. Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome), 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up, 7-8pm; Th. $5. NorCal Elite Gymnastics, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Drop-in Parent & Me Gymnastics Classes; Redding. Children & their caretakers have fun in this time together enjoying gymnastics, songs, dance & play. Promotes motor skills, along with mental & social development. Ages 1-4. Th, 10:15-11am. $7.50 fee/class (Y members $5 fee/class). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Families Honoring Our Troops; Redding. This small action & support group works on projects that honor our troops. All are welcome. 1st Th, 6pm. IHOP Restaurant, Hilltop Dr. (530)241-6095. Freestyle Fun With Ninjakour; Redding. This program is designed to teach how to move from one point to another as smoothly, efficiently and quickly as possible using the abilities of the human body through an obstacle course in a structured & safe environment. Ages 4-12. Mon, 5-6pm (beginner); Mon/Th, 5-6pm (beginner) or 6-7pm (intermediate). $55/mo. NorCal Elite Gymnastics, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. G-Force Gymnastics Thursday Classes; Redding. Kindergym (ages 3-5): intro to tumbling & trampolines to learn safety, skills, terminology & social interaction; 4-4:45pm, $50/month. Tumblefun (ages 6-10): intro to trampoline & tumbling with a focus on strength, nutrition & fun training skills for exercise; 4-5pm, $55/ month. All classes coached by owners Tarro & Julie.

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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. Tue/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. $5/child; supervised free play. 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Girls Gymnastics; Redding. Gymnasts become familiar with beam, floor, trampoline & vault. Ages 4-12. Mon-Th, times vary. $55/mo. NorCal Elite Gymnastics, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Grasshopper Baseball/Softball; Redding. Be a part of the program that benefits participants by teaching motor skills & athletic awareness. Ages 3-5. Th, 4-5:45pm; thru 10/25. $33/four classes; must prereg. Grasshopper Sports Zone next to City Hall, 777 Cypress Ave. (530)225-4095. Historic Hawes Farms; Anderson. Save money & miss the crowds at family fun nights. Find a pumpkin & ride the rides. Eat, drink & be merry. All ages. Th & Fri. 5-8pm; thru 10/26. $12.95-$19.95. Historic Hawes Farms, 21923 Dersch Rd. (530)365-8488. Hula Classes; Redding. Students learn about Hawaiian culture with dance, music, songs, chants, stories, weaving & more. Tue/Th, 4-5pm (ages 6-14) or 5-7pm (ages 15 & up); thru 10/30. $50; must prereg. Teen Center, 54 Quartz Hill. (530)225-4095. Kidfit Classes; Redding. Kids have a great time moving & playing while increasing flexibility, balance & motor skills. Ages 5-10. Mon/Th, 4-4:45pm. $10/ class (Y members free). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Kindernastics Gymnastics; Redding. In this intro to gymnastics class, ages 3-5 have a fun time learning to use equipment while enjoying social interactions. Mon-Wed, 3:15-4pm; Wed, 5-5:45pm; Th, 6:157pm; Sat, 10-10:45am. $45/month. NorCal Elite Gymnastics, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Kids Kung Fu; Anderson. Students will learn to take instruction, develop self-control & coordination, improve balance & become physically fit while having fun. Th, 5:30-6:15pm (ages 4-8); 6:157:00pm (ages 9 & up). $25/mo. Community Center, Anderson City Hall, 1887 Howard St. (530)378-6656. Little Explorers: Bugging Out; Redding. What do bugs do besides tickle your skin? Learn more about these small crawlers. For ages 2-5 & their caregivers. Th, 10-11am. Free for members or with park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park Mill Building, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Parent & Me Gymnastics Classes; Redding. Children & their caregivers have fun in this time together enjoying gymnastics, songs, dance & play. Promotes motor skills, along with mental & social development. Ages 1-4. Th, 10:15-11am. $30/month (Y members $20/month). Shasta Family YMCA, 155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Prenatal Yoga; Redding. Classes are uniquely designed for pregnancy & taught by a certified instructor. All stages of pregnancy are welcome. Offered to the community at no cost thanks to grant support from First 5 Shasta & Dignity Health. Tue/Th, 4:15-5:15pm. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Read & Create Storytime; Redding. Focusing on art themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Th, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Shasta Rock After-School Club; Redding. A class where children learn new climbing skills & cultivate all climbing skills. Tue (ages 6-9) or Th (ages 9-14), 3:30-5pm. $35/month (9-month membership); shoe rental avail. Shasta Rock Club, 2325 Athens Ave. (530)691-4505. Storytime At Anderson Family Health; Anderson. Celebrate the joys of reading at this weekly storytime in the waiting room. Ages 0-5. Th, 3:30-4pm. Free. Anderson Family Health & Dental Center, 2801 Silver St. (530)378-0486. Teen & Adult Martial Arts Classes; Redding. Increase your skills & self-confidence as you learn punches, kicks & blocks. All skill levels welcome. Ages 13 & up. Tue/Th, 7:30-8:30pm. $45/month (Y members $30/month). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622.

Youth Martial Arts Classes; Redding. Children grades K-8 increase their skills & self-confidence as they learn punches, kicks & blocks. All skill levels welcome; must be able to identify right & left hands. $40/month. (Y members $25). Tue/Th, 6:30-7:30pm. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622.

SISKIYOU COUNTY Boys & Girls Club Of The Siskiyous After-School Program; Mt. Shasta. Students in grades 2-8 enjoy a healthy snack, homework help & more. Mon-Fri, 2:30-6:30pm; open on minimum days & school holidays. $20 membership for school year (reg. anytime); must pre-reg. Sisson Middle School, 601 E. Alma St. (530)220-5055. Intermediate/Advanced Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. Fun, supportive environment develops technique & skills at the intermediate/advanced level. Solo dancers welcome. All ages. Th, 6:457:45pm. Adults: $7/class or $20/4 classes; youth: $5/ class; members $20/8 classes. Mt. Shasta Wellness Center, 633 Lassen Ln. (530)926-6010. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic & fun, develops coordination, flexibility, strength, martial arts skills & manners. Ages 4 & up: Mon-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tue/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: Mon/Wed, 5:30-7pm. $50/month, free trial. Mt. Shasta Martial Arts Program, 612-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)859-2024.

5 | FRIDAY BUTTE COUNTY After-School Legos, Crafts & Games; Paradise. Play games, build & design with Legos, make a craft. Bring your imagination & have some fun. Something different each week. This is the place to be at 2:30pm on Fridays. All ages welcome. Free. Paradise Branch Library Meeting Room, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Beginning Sign Language Class; Paradise. Dropins welcome. Fri, 10-11am. Free. Paradise Library. 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Bilingual Story Garden; Chico. Enjoy stories & songs in English & Spanish for ages 0-5. Fri, 10am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Butte Parent Café; Chico. A free family night out with dinner & good conversation. A place to meet other community members in a relaxed environment. Childcare provided. All ages. 1st Fri, 6-8pm. Chico Junior High, 280 Memorial Way. (530)899-4940. California Regional Theatre’s Production Of Disney’s “Newsies”; Chico. Based on the 1992 film & inspired by a true story, “Newsies” is the tale of a group of teenaged newspaper sellers from across the city who strike against unfair conditions & fight for what’s right. All ages. Fri 7:30pm; thru 10/21. $15-$30. Center For the Arts, 1475 East Ave. (800)722-4522. Dollar Night At Chico Cheer All Stars 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, 5-7pm. 13306 Cabin Hollow Ct., Ste. 120. (530)894-CCAS. 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 Fri, 10am-12pm. $15 (members $5); siblings +$1. Athletic Horizons, 415 Otterson Dr. (530)893-4967. Growing Together Teens; Chico. A great socialization program for teens with autism & other developmental disabilities. Teens build self-esteem, make friends & learn to become self-advocates. Ages 12-17. Fri, 2:30-5:30pm. Free; must pre-reg. Little Red Hen Lifespan Center, 2418 Cohasset Rd. #150. (530)897-0900. Hooks & Needlers Sewing Circle; Paradise. For those who love to knit & crochet; bring your projects. All ages. Fri, 12pm. Free. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320.

GOING PLACES OCTOBER Horse Care; Oroville. Feed, pet & groom a great herd of adopted horses. Bring watermelon rinds, carrots or apples to share. All ages. Fri/Sat, 9am-5pm. Free. California Therapy Horses Ranch, 43 Canyon Dr. (530)321-9164. Mommy & Me Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on fun with your child in a drop-in Montessori-inspired environment. Includes a special activity each day. Learn ways to follow your child’s lead & enjoy time playing together. Designed for ages 0-5. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. $7/hr., $4-$6/hr. with punch card. Feel free to bring a snack. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Storytime; Gridley. Features stories, music & crafting fun for ages 3-5. Fri, 10am. Free. Gridley Branch Library, 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. Teen Night At Cal Skate; Chico. Open to everyone. Bring your friends & have fun roller skating to great music. Dancing may be offered too. All ages. Fri,

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SHASTA COUNTY Animal Spotlight Program; Redding. Meet the real stars of Turtle Bay -- the animals! Trainers bring a different animal for you to meet up close each week. Hear the special stories about these amazing animal

ambassadors. All ages. Fri, 2pm. Free for members or with park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park Mill Building, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All bikes & ages welcome. 6-7pm, weather permitting. $60/year membership, races Tue ($5) & Fri ($10). Margaret Polf Park, Shasta Dam Blvd. (530)526-3836. 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. 4-5pm. $15/class per family (Y members free). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Flip Friday Open Gym; Redding. All ages can practice their skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym with lots of room to play. Ages 0-8, 11am-12pm; ages 8 & up, 8-10pm. $5/hour. NorCal Elite Gymnastics, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483.

Friday Toddler Time At Rare Air Trampoline Park; Redding. A fun way to let your little ones get their wiggles out. The park opens before normal business hours for little ones to jump at their own pace & comfort level. 9-10am & 10-11am. $6/jumper, parent free. Reusable jump socks required, $3. 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Little ones have a blast with trampolines, foam pits, tumble tracks & much more. Ages 0-5. Tue/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. $5/child; supervised free play. 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Hawes Farms Haunts; Anderson. Enjoy four Haunts: Field of Screams, Alien Odyssey, Children of the Corn Zombie Hunt & Sinister Work Shop. Enjoy unlimited rides on the Roller Coaster, Bumper Cars, Go Karts & more. All ages. Fri, 6-10pm & Sat, 6-11pm; thru 10/27. $34.95/reg; $69.95/VIP. Historic Hawes Farms, 21923 Dersch Rd. (530)365-8488.

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GOING PLACES OCTOBER Historic Hawes Farms; Anderson. Save money & miss the crowds at family fun nights. Find a pumpkin & ride the rides. Eat, drink & be merry. All ages. Th & Fri. 5-8pm; thru 10/26. $12.95-$19.95. Historic Hawes Farms, 21923 Dersch Rd. (530)365-8488. Read & Discover Storytime; Redding. Focusing on science, discovery & math themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Fri,10:30am. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Enjoy an unlimited night of bowling, a laser light show, music & fun. Fri-Sat, 9pm-midnight, $15 (includes shoe rental). 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. Secret Society Of Brick Stackers; Redding. Does your child love Legos? This group is a great way for kids to get together with other kids with diverse abilities who share that affection. Fri, 3:45-4:45pm.

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TEHAMA COUNTY Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multidiscipline class/studio sessions for all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal projects. Th & Fri, 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 Diamonds Concert; Red Bluff. Enjoy timeless hits from the 50s & 60s such as “Why Do Fools Rush In,” “Little Darlin’” & more. All ages. 7:30pm. $10-$30. Red Bluff State Theatre, 333 Oak St. (530)727-8727.

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Hosted by Paradise Friends of the Library. 10am3pm. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. California Regional Theatre’s Production Of Disney’s “Newsies”; Chico. Based on the 1992 film & inspired by a true story, “Newsies” is the tale of a group of teenaged newspaper sellers from across the city who strike against unfair conditions & fight for what’s right. All ages. Sat & Sun, 2pm & 7:30pm; thru 10/21. $15-$30. Center For the Arts, 1475 East Ave. (800)722-4522. Horse Care; Oroville. Feed, pet & groom a great herd of adopted horses. Bring watermelon rinds, carrots or apples to share. All ages. Fri/Sat, 9am-5pm. Free. California Therapy Horses Ranch, 43 Canyon Dr. (530)321-9164. Japanese Storytime; Chico. Monthly program features classic tales of Japan, Kamishibai (“papertheater”) & Japanese songs & crafts. 1st Sat, 1pm. All ages. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Johnny Appleseed Days; Paradise. Twoday fall festival celebrating Paradise’s apple heritage with 1,000 homemade apple pies & ice cream, as well as businesses, artisans, crafters & food court. Children’s area with face painting, games & prizes, & Johnny Appleseed himself. All ages. 10/6 & 7, 10am-5pm. Free. Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway. (530)877-9356. Kids Club Craft Workshop; Chico. Kids ages 3 & up can make a creative project to bring home. 10am12pm. $2-$5/class. Michaels, 2041 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. (530)343-1864. Nature Walk; 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- to 5-mile walk. Sat, year-round, starts 8am sharp, call to confirm. Meet at Lake Oroville Visitors Center, 917 Kelly Ridge Rd. (530)538-2219. Roo’s Zoo Kids Skate Session; Chico. Join RollerRoo in a session for kids 10 & under; little ones in strollers welcome. Sat, 10:30am-12:30pm. $6.75/ child, includes quad skate rental; parents skate free. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Saturday Farmers Market; Chico. Enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, soaps & much more. 7:30am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine. 2nd & Wall St. (530)893-FARM. Saturday Roller Skate Lessons; Chico. Taught by the Chico Artistic Skate Club. All ages welcome. Beginners: 10-10:30am; Intermediate/Adv.: 12:301pm. $5.25 includes skates. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Saturday Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Children of all ages will enjoy this weekly storytime. 11am. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Sierra Oro Farm Trail’s Passport Weekend; Butte County. Visit dozens of local specialty farms, orchards & wineries for tastings, tours & unique offerings at each stop. Participants can set their own pace as they explore a variety of the 34 farms & wineries along this year’s Farm Trail. All ages. Sat & Sun, 10am-5pm. $30/pre-sale, $35/day of; pre-reg/sells out fast. Maps & info at Butte County Farm, 2580 Feather River Blvd. (530)533-1473. The Daniel Hiestand Memorial Concert: Classically Band; Chico. Featuring the 2018 Marine Band’s March Mania Contest winner, Commando March, this concert honors the late Daniel Hiestand & supports the scholarship in his name. All ages. 7:30pm. Free. Laxson Auditorium, 400 W 1st St. (530)898-5152. Toastmaster’s Gavel Club Meeting; Chico. An affiliation of Toastmasters International, Gavel Club gives kids the same experience as a regular Toastmasters Club. The program will help children be assertive & find joy in speaking & active listening. Ages 18 & under. 1st & 3rd Sat, 4:30-5:30pm; thru 2019. Free. Mountain Mike’s Pizza banquet room, 1105 W. 5th St. (530)228-6120. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Black-light bowling with music. Sat, 9pm-1am. $5.64/per person/game + $4.29/shoe rental. Orchard Lanes, 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257.

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Yo-Yo Club Practice; Chico. Develop your yo-yo skills with free lessons & practice. Sat, 12-2pm. Meet in Diamond Alley behind Bird in Hand, 320 Broadway. (530)893-0545.

SHASTA COUNTY 2018 Community Creek Clean Up; Redding. Help tackle the litter & invasive vegetation that has become overgrown & reduced visibility of the Sacramento River at Henderson Open Space Area. Wear closed toe shoes & long pants, bring your water bottle & plenty of sunscreen & come out to help restore the riparian savannah along the Sacramento River. Refreshments sponsored by Dutch Bros. Ages 10 & up. 8am -12pm. Free. Henderson Open Space, Henderson Road behind former Raley’s Redding. (530)225-4512. Baby & Me Gymnastics; Redding. Toddlers learn basic motor skills, patience, sharing, balance, coordination, basic gymnastics & movement. Ages 16mos-3yrs. Sat, 9:15-10am. $45/month. NorCal Elite Gymnastics, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Beat The Heat Open Gym; Redding. Enjoy an airconditioned 10,000 sq. ft. building where all ages can practice their skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym with lots of room to play. Ages 0-8 ($5), 11am-12pm; ages 8 & up ($10). Sat, 12-2pm. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Charlie Rabbit & Friends; Redding. Have fun gardening with plant-related activities for children of all ages with parents/caretakers. Wear your favorite gardening clothes. 1st Sat, 10-11am. Free for members or $3 garden admission. McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 1135 Arboretum Dr. (530)243-8850. Colorful Creations Collage Class; Redding. Join local artist Debbie Diestler to learn about the art of collage & create your own unique collage on a 16” x 20” canvas or 12” x 16” mixed media artboard. No prior art experience needed. Ages 16 & up. Sat, 2pm. $40/members; $50/non-members; must pre-reg. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)242-3108. Creative Adults & Kids By Vital Art; Redding. Enjoy art classes for ages 5-12 & ages 18 & up. Sat, 9:3011:30am; ages 5-12; $25. 6-7:30pm; ages 18 & up; $10-$15; must pre-reg. Redding School of the Arts Activity Center, 955 Inspiration Place. (530)605-6108. Family Dance Party By Vital Art; Redding. Get your family ready to groove at this fun dance party. All ages. Sat, 4-5pm. $10; must pre-reg. Redding School of the Arts Activity Center, 955 Inspiration Place. (530)605-6108. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Little ones have a blast with trampolines, foam pits, tumble tracks & much more. Ages 0-5. Tue/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 & more. Supervised free play. 10:30am-12:30pm. $10/child (members $8). 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Gather Redding Farmers Market; Redding. Enjoy locally grown goodies from Red Gate Ranch, Loaves Baking, Little Sprouts Micro Farm & more. 9am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine. Little Sprouts Micro Farm, 1043 State St. (530)941-2010. Grasshopper Soccer; Redding. Be a part of the program that benefits participants by teaching motor skills & athletic awareness. Ages 3-5. Sat, 8:45-9:45am; thru 10/27 or Th, 3:30-4:30pm; thru 11/1. $25/four classes; must pre-reg. Grasshopper Sports Zone next to City Hall, 777 Cypress Ave. (530)225-4095. Hawes Farms Haunts; Anderson. Enjoy four Haunts: Field of Screams, Alien Odyssey, Children of the Corn Zombie Hunt & Sinister Work Shop. Enjoy unlimited rides on the Roller Coaster, Bumper Cars, Go Karts & more. All ages. Fri, 6-10 pm & Sat, 6-11pm; thru 10/27. $34.95/reg; $69.95/VIP. Historic Hawes Farms, 21923 Dersch Rd. (530)365-8488. Kids Club Craft Workshop; Redding. Kids ages 3 & up can make a creative project to bring home. 10am-12pm. $2-$5/class. Michaels, 1070 Hilltop Dr. (530)223-9514. Kindernastics Gymnastics; Redding. In this intro to gymnastics class, ages 3-5 have a fun time learning

to use equipment while enjoying social interactions. Mon-Wed, 3:15-4pm; Wed, 5-5:45pm; Th, 6:157pm; Sat, 10-10:45am. $45/month. NorCal Elite Gymnastics, 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Mosaics with Angie; Redding. In this 3-session beginner class you will learn the traditional way & Angie’s way to mosaic flowers, abstracts or your own design on your choice of a bowling ball, large tile or flower pot. Ages 10 & up. Sat, 9-11:30am; thru 10/20. $70; must pre-reg. Chain Gang Bike Shop, 1540 Division St. (530)225-4095. Pickleball Open Play; Redding. Pickleball is a racquet sport played on a badminton court with a hard paddle & a whiffle ball. For adults. Beginners welcome. In cool weather: Mon-Sat, 8-11am. Free. Enterprise Park Outdoor Roller Rink, 4300 Victor Ave. (530)225-4095. Pokémon League; Anderson. Enjoy Pokémon League & experience the fun world of playing games & trading cards. Ages 5 & up. Sat, 2-6pm; thru 12/30. Free. Average Ape Comics & Games, 2325 Balls Ferry Rd. (530)378-5515. 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 includes shoe rental. 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773. Saturday Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Redding. Come enjoy storytime fun. Ages 7 & under. 11am. Free. 1260 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2006. Saturday Toddler Time At Rare Air Trampoline Park; Redding. A fun way to let your little ones get their wiggles out. The park opens before normal business hours for little ones to jump at their own pace & comfort level. 9-10am. $6/jumper, parent free (reusable jump socks required, $3). 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206. 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. $4.50/skate, $4.50/dance or $7/both, includes skates. Viking Skate Country, 735 Auditorium Dr. (530)246-3900. Survival! Indoor Animal Show; Redding. How do animals survive in the harsh & dangerous wild? How do they protect themselves, stay warm & get enough food? Join Turtle Bay for this up-close & personal experience with some of the stars of the Walk on the Wild Side animal show. All ages. Sat, 2-2:30pm. Free for members or with park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park Mill Building, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Taste Of The Maize; Redding. Come enjoy beer, wine & food pairing in the Hawes corn maize. Get a souvenir glass & ride the rides. $50

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includes all this & the Cruisin’ Band ($24.95 Value). Ages 21 & up. 3-7pm. $50. Historic Hawes Farms, 21923 Dersch Rd. (530)365-8488. 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 other animals & plant life. All ages. Wed & Sat, 10am-4pm. Free. Wild Horse Sanctuary, 5796 Wilson Hill Rd. (530)474-5770.

SISKIYOU COUNTY 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. Sat, 9:45-11:45am. $10/youth, $15/adult. Mt. Shasta City Park’s Dance Hall, 1350 Nixon Rd. (415)215-2652. Climbing Gym At Shasta Base Camp; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14 & under need parental supervision. Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm. $5/day pass; $4/ shoe rental. 308 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-2359. Pottery Playdate; Mt. Shasta. Enjoy a Saturday morning with your child. Pairs will have fun creating monsters, plates, cups & whatever imaginative projects you have in mind. Ages 5 & up. Sat, 11am1pm. $39/student; must pre-reg. Shasta Clayworks Pottery, 612 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)925-3792.

TEHAMA COUNTY Corning Olive Festival & Car Show. Come for the food & stay for the fun. Lots of olives, craft vendors, informational booth, raffles & more. All ages. 10am-4pm. Free. Corning Community Park, 1485 Toomes Ave. (530)824-5550. Guided Bird Tour; Red Bluff. A bird lover’s dream. Take a guided tour through the fascinating world of the great outdoors. Bring binoculars, camera & weather-appropriate attire. All ages. 1st Sat, 8am. Sacramento River Discovery Center, 1000 Sale Lane. (530)527-1196. Manton Apple Festival; Manton. Enjoy “apple everything” in a cute, small town. Lots of food, great arts & crafts vendors, live entertainment, eating contests, apple vendors & more. 9am-4pm. Free. Manton Elementary School, 31345 Forward Rd. (530)474-1224. Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multidiscipline class/studio sessions for all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal projects. Th & Fri, 12:30-2:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm; Sat, 12:302:30pm. $20/drop-in (space allowing), discounted monthly rate; includes materials. Red Bluff Art Gallery, 601 Walnut St. (530)529-1332.

7 | SUNDAY BUTTE COUNTY California Regional Theatre’s Production Of Disney’s “Newsies”; Chico. Based on the 1992 film & inspired by a true story, “Newsies” is the tale of a group of teenaged newspaper sellers from across the city who strike against unfair conditions & fight for what’s right. All ages. Sat & Sun, 2pm & 7:30pm; thru 10/21. $15-$30. Center For the Arts, 1475 East Ave. (800)722-4522. Children’s Choir Of Chico Fall Concert; Chico. Enjoy the first concert of the season featuring all 5 choirs, children thru adult. Celebrate fall with spirited, family-friendly entertainment. All ages. 3pm. $10/adults; $7/ages 5-12 & seniors. Faith Lutheran Church, 667 E 1st Ave. (530)342-2775. Free Family Movie; Chico. Come enjoy a film that’s suitable for all ages. Sun, 2pm. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Johnny Appleseed Days; Paradise. Twoday fall festival celebrating Paradise’s apple heritage with 1,000 homemade apple pies & ice cream; as well as businesses, artisans, crafters & food court. Children’s area with face painting, games

GOING PLACES OCTOBER & prizes, & Johnny Appleseed himself. All ages. 10/6 & 7, 10am-4pm. Free. Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway. (530)877-9356. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun of BMX racing, including Strider races. Practices Tue (5:30-7pm, $3); Racing on Th (reg. 6pm, race 7pm; $10) & Sun (reg. 10am, race 11am; $10); weather permitting. All ages. Free to watch. 2352 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. (530)566-1269.

JACKSON COUNTY, OR First Sunday At ScienceWorks; Ashland, OR. Bring the family to learn & explore in a wonderful handson museum that’s home to more than 100 varied exhibits. 10am-5pm. $3 admission today. 1500 East Main St. (541)482-6767.

SHASTA COUNTY 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. Weather permitting. All ages. Sun, 2pm. Free for members or with park admission, $12$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Raw Milk & Cookies Day 2018; Cottonwood. Enjoy raw milk & cookies, farm tours, vendors, food, cookie contest, children's activities & more. All ages. 11am4pm. Free. Duivenvoorden Farms, 19490 Draper Rd. (530)567-8178. Shasta Lake Farmers Market. Shasta Lake Creative Community introduces the first Certified Farmers Market in town. Enjoy healthy food, experience art & culture, & support new & upcoming businesses. All ages. Sun, 8am-12pm; thru 12/16. Free. Heritage Roasting Co, 4302 Shasta Dam Blvd. (530)605-1990. Turtle Bay Sunday Farmers Market; Redding. Visit the Farmers Market after a stroll over the Sundial Bridge & find a wide selection of local fruits, vegetables & artisan goods. 8am-12pm, thru 10/14. Sundial Bridge Parking Lot, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)225-3745.

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BUTTE COUNTY ASCAB Capoeira; Chico. In Capoeira two players move against each other to music, throwing kicks, cartwheels & escapes to make fluid martial arts movements appear to be a dance. Ages 8 & up. Mon, 7pm. $5. Chico Seishindo, 1108 Mangrove Ave. (928)600-9189. Circle Time At Apple Blossom Baby; Chico. Join the fun with books & stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music making & parachute play. All ages. Mon, 3:15-4pm. Free. 1372 Longfellow Ave. (530)345-1617. New England Bound: Slavery On The Edge Of An Empire; Chico. While most histories of slavery in early America confine themselves to the Southern colonies & the Caribbean, Professor Wendy Warren of Princeton University explains how the Atlantic slave trade drove the colonization of New England. All ages. 7:30pm. Free. Zingg Recital Hall (ARTS), 400 W 1st St. (530)898-5366. Baby & Tots Classes At The Family Place; Paradise. Parents enjoy a sweet morning with their little ones. Mon. 10-11am: Baby & Me class for ages 0-5. 11:30am-12:30pm: Tot Time class for ages 3-5. See the 1st. Lil’ Sprouts Program; Chico. An early intervention program for children with autism that helps develop socialization, behavioral & communication skills. Ages 2-5. Mon, 2-5pm. See the 3rd. Mommy & Me Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on explorations with your child in a drop-in Montessoriinspired environment. Includes special activity each day. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. See the 3rd.

SHASTA COUNTY Babies, Books & Play; Redding. A fun playtime for little ones & their caregivers. Ages 0-2yrs. Mon, 10:30am. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Game Night; Redding. Children of all ages can play board & video games in the library’s story room. Mon, 4-5:30pm. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Kidfit Classes; Redding. Kids ages 5-10 have a great time moving & playing while increasing flexibility, balance & motor skills. Mon/Th, 4-4:45pm. See the 1st. Move It Monday Open Gym; Redding. All ages can practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym. Ages 0-8, 11am-12pm; ages 8 & up, 7-8pm. See the 1st. 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, & learning how to have fun safely. Ages 0-12. 2-week sessions, Mon/Wed; times vary by level. See the 1st.

SISKIYOU COUNTY Line Dancing; Mt. Shasta. Open to all levels & ages. Mon, 4-5pm. $5 (members free). Mountain Fitness, 633 Lassen Ln. (530)926-3310. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic & fun, develops coordination, flexibility, strength, martial arts skills & manners. Ages 4 & up: Mon-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tue/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: Mon/Wed, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st. Mt. Shasta Farmers Market. Enjoy a lively seasonal market celebrating local agriculture with live music & more. Vendors sell fruits, vegetables, meat, baked goods, kombucha, kitchen/ag-related items & more. WIC cash & Farmers Market vouchers are matched.

Ring in the change of season with Children's Choir Of Chico Fall Concert in Chico, a family-friendly concert featuring all ages of singers. See the 7th. (Butte County)

All ages. Mon, 3:30-6pm; thru 10/18. 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. Mon, 10:30am-12pm. See the 1st.

Preschool Story Hour; Corning. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. Mon, 10am. Free. Corning Branch Library, 740 Third St. (530)528-7382. Teeter Toddlers Parent-Child Fitness Classes; Red Bluff. Fun parent participation class for ages 18mos-4yrs enhances developmental skills, teaches

Henshaw Farm Pumpkin Patch Open September 29th through October 31st Monday-Friday: 4pm-Dusk Saturday & Sunday: 9am-Dusk Join Chico FFA as we bring back the tradition of our student managed fall pumpkin sale! The Henshaw Farm provides agriculture work experience in production, marketing and sales to Chico FFA members.

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Circle Time At Apple Blossom Baby; Chico. Join the fun with books & stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music making & parachute play. All ages. Tue/Th, 9:15-10am. Free. 1372 Longfellow Ave. (530)345-1617. Crafters Club; Oroville. Bring your project to work on while enjoying the company of other yarn enthusiasts. Tue, 4-6pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Cribbage For Kids; Paradise. Learn how to play this fun board game while polishing your math skills. All ages welcome; geared for grades 1 & up. Th, 3:304:30pm. Free. Paradise Branch Library Children’s Room, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Family Special Needs Potluck & 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 Tue. Free. Dinner provided; bring something extra to share. Potluck 5:30pm; group meets 6-8pm. ARC, 2030 Park Ave. (530)891-5865. Geologic Time Scale; Chico. Students will interpret data to articulate different scientific ideas on the history & formation of Earth. They will construct scientific explanations to determine the age of our planet using evidence discussed in various scientific theories. Ages 10-15. Tue & Th, 4:30-5:30pm. $95. Chico Enrichment Center, 1250 East Ave., Ste 25. (530) 364-6953. Kids Crafternoon; Durham. Fun crafts for kids ages 12 & under (0-5 with adult). 2nd & 4th Tue, 3-5:30pm. Free. Durham Branch Library, 2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835. La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group; Chico. Offers mother-to-mother support for breastfeeding. Babies & young children welcome. 2nd Tue, 10am. Free. Little Wishes Studio, 1372 East 1st Ave. (530)487-4109. Parenting Classes; Paradise. Learn techniques, get to know other parents & make friends in the process. All ages. Tue, 9am-12pm or 5:30-8:30pm. Free. The Family Place, 1007 Bille Rd. (530)230-0211. Play Chess; Chico. Learn to play chess with Chico Library teen volunteers. All ages welcome. Tue, 3-5pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Preschool Storytime; Chico. Enjoy stories, songs & crafts. Ages 3-5. Tue, 10am & 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.

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GOING PLACES OCTOBER Reading Hero Storytime; Oroville. Trained volunteers bring stories alive for kids of all ages. It’s lots of fun. Tue, 3-4pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. The Mom Spot; Paradise. A place for mothers of preschool age children to connect. Includes speaker, craft, breakfast & free onsite childcare. For ages 0-5 & mothers of preschoolers. 2nd & 4th Tue, 9-11:30am, thru May. Annual $10 reg. fee. Paradise Alliance Church, 6491 Clark Rd. (530)877-7069. Buddin’ Sprouts Program; Chico. A progression of Little Red Hen’s Lil’ Sprouts program, where advanced sensory, socialization, behavioral & communication skills are encouraged for children with autism & other socially related disabilities. Ages 8-12. Tue, 2-5pm. See the 2nd. Cheap Skate Night At Cal Skate; Chico. This fun night of roller skating features weekly themes, games & family hits music. Tue, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 2nd. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on cheerleading skills or prepare to be an All Star. Tue/ Th 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd. Mommy & Me Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on explorations with your child in a drop-in Montessoriinspired environment. Includes special activity each day. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. See the 1st. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30pm); Racing on Th (7pm) & Sun (11am). All ages. See the 2nd.

GLENN COUNTY Preschool Storytime; Willows. Storytime & craft for preschoolers. Tue, 1pm. Free. Willows Public Library, 201 N. Lassen St. (530)934-5156.

SHASTA COUNTY Children’s Beginning To Intermediate Sewing Class; Redding. Sewers will learn many techniques based on their skill level. Projects include drawstring bag, apron, skirt, zipper pouch & more. Ages 7-17. Tue, 3:30-5:30pm; thru 10/30. $100; must pre-reg. Redding Fashion Alliance, 1698 Market St. (530)276-0458. Family Jump Time At Rare Air Trampoline Park; 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 Tue between 2-8pm. $10/person (min. 2 jumpers). 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206. Galaxy Gymnastics Junior Ninja Warrior Class; Redding. Children have a blast with an obstacle-style gymnastics course. Ages 5 & up. Tue, 4pm. $60/ month. 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Haven Humane Society’s 2nd Tuesday Dinner Club; Redding. Enjoy dinner at Tortilla Flats Restaurant where a portion of the night’s proceeds go towards the animals at Haven Humane. All ages. 5-9pm. Visit havenhumane.org for more info. 2800 Park Marina Dr. (530)241-1653. Read & Sing Storytime; Redding. Storytime, crafts & songs for children of all ages. Tue, 10:30-11:30am. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Soccer Clinic; Redding. Increase your skill set & receive instructional coaching. What better way to enjoy fall weather than on the pitch. Ages 9-14. 4-5:45pm. Tue, 5-6pm; thru 10/30. $40; must prereg. Enterprise Park, 4000 Victor Park. (530)225-4095. Storytime; Redding. Celebrate the joys of reading at this weekly storytime in the pediatrics waiting room. Geared for ages 0-5, all ages welcome. Tue, 10-10:30am. Free. Shasta Community Health Center’s Pediatrics waiting room, 1035 Placer St. (530)246-5710. Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All bikes, categories & ages welcome to participate. Tue & Fri, 6-7pm. See the 2nd. Chess Group Fun; Redding. Play chess while instructors observe, advise & facilitate the fun. All ages & levels. Tue, 6-7:30pm. Free. See the 2nd. Energetic Kids Open Gym; Redding. Open gym

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

for all ages to practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym. Tue. Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome), 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up, 7-8pm. See the 2nd. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tue/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. Prenatal Yoga; Redding. Classes are uniquely designed for pregnancy & taught by a certified instructor. Tue/Th, 4:15-5:15pm. See the 2nd. Shasta Rock After-School Club; Redding. A class where children learn new climbing skills & cultivate all climbing skills. Ages 6-14. Tue (ages 6-9) or Th (ages 9-14), 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd.

SISKIYOU COUNTY Coffee & Cake; Dunsmuir. Everyone’s invited to get social. Enjoy coffee & cake, sit around & gab & find out what the resource center has to offer. Free. 9:3011am. Dunsmuir Community Resource Center, 5844 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4400. Knit & Crochet Tuesday; Dunsmuir. Come join the fun at this weekly needlework event. An experienced instructor is available to help, whether you’re just starting out or are a hook & needles wiz. Open to everyone - supplies available. Free. 1-3pm. Dunsmuir Community Resource Center, 5844 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4400. Preschool Storytellers; Yreka. Hear a different storyteller read, sing songs & make crafts each week. Ages 3-6. Tue, 1pm. Free. Yreka Library, 719 4th St. (530)841-4175. Beginning Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. Lots of fun for all ages. Tue, 6:45-7:45pm. See the 2nd. Climbing Gym At Shasta Base Camp; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14 & under need parental supervision. Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm. See the 2nd. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic & fun, develops coordination, flexibility, strength, martial arts skills & manners. Ages 4 & up: Mon-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tue/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: Mon/Wed, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.

TEHAMA COUNTY Coloring Book Night; Red Bluff. During this creative time for teens & adults, relax & use your creative muscles. A wide variety of coloring pages are provided, along with coloring tools & a snack. 2nd Tue, 5:30-7:30pm. Free. Red Bluff Branch Library, 545 Diamond Ave. (530)527-0604.

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BUTTE COUNTY Babies Love Books Storytime; Chico. Enjoy this special storytime. Ages 18mos & under. Wed, 1111:30am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Bittie Baby & Me: Baby Massage Basics; Chico. This class series promotes infant wellness & safety with current info - new topic each week. 10:30am12pm. $20/class (free if you delivered at Enloe). Enloe’s Mother & Baby Education Center, 251 Cohasset Rd, Suite 120. (530)332-3970. Chico Wednesday Farmers Market. Enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, soaps & much more. 7:30am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine. North Valley Plaza, Pillsbury Rd. (530)893-FARM. Chico Mall Safe & Sane Trick Or Treat. Come in costume & join the annual Safe & Sane trick or treat at participating stores until the candy runs out. Ages 12 & younger. 4pm. Free. 1950 E 20th St. (530)570-5509. Explorers Faire; Chico. Gather your family for this 3rd annual event that focuses on STEAM careers. Participate in interactive hands-on activities from booths provided by local businesses, high schools & Butte College. All ages. 5-7:30pm. Free. Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair St. (530)532-5789. Kids Activity Time; Gridley. Come enjoy a fun activity designed just for kids. Wed, 3pm. Free. Gridley Branch Library, 299 Spruce St. (530)8463323. Kooky Birds Skate Lesson & Session; Chico. Young skaters can join a group roller skating class & have fun skating after. Taught by a certified instructor from the Chico Artistic Skate Club. Ages 8 & under. Wed, 9:30-11am. $5.50, includes skates (parents skate free). Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Reading Hero Storytime; Oroville. Trained volunteers bring stories alive for kids of all ages. It’s lots of fun! Wed, 3-4pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Tiny Tots; Paradise. Expecting or have a child 0-24mos? Come meet other parents, let your baby socialize, learn about infant & child massage, enjoy craft activities, & talk about parenting. Wed, 10:1510:45am. Free. The Family Place, 1007 Bille Rd. (530)230-0211.

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GLENN COUNTY Crafty Kids; Willows. Children get creative at this fun weekly event with make-&-take crafting activities. Ages 7 & up. Wed, drop in anytime between 1-4pm. Free. Willows Public Library, 201 N. Lassen St. (530)934-5156. Preschool Storytime; Willows. Storytime & craft for preschoolers. Wed, 11am. Free. Willows Public Library, 201 N. Lassen St. (530)934-5156. Storytime; Orland. Children’s storytime with music & a related craft. All ages. Wed, 11am. Free. Orland Free Library, 333 Mill St. (530)865-1640.

SHASTA COUNTY Preschool Storytime; Burney. Preschoolers hear great children’s stories & enjoy a craft. Ages 0-5 & their caregivers. Wed, 11am-12pm. Free. Burney Library, 37038 Siskiyou St. (530)335-4317. Read & Play Storytime; Redding. This innovative storytime focuses on sensory practices. Children of all ages welcome, especially those with special needs. Wed, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Three Cheeses In Three Hours Workshop; Redding. Learn to make three distinct & delicious types of cheeses: mozzarella, burrata & instructor’s choice. Ages 12 & up. 6-9pm. $50; must pre-reg. Aunt Bee’s Kitchen, 1213 C St. (530)225-4095. Alateen Meeting; Redding. Support group for ages 12-20 affected by someone else’s drinking. Wed, 6:30-7:30pm. See the 3rd. Beginning & Advanced Athletes Open Gym; Redding. Ages 8 & up can practice their gymnastics, cheerleading, ninja & parkour skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym. Wed, 7-8pm. See the 3rd. 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 3rd. Square Dancing With Prairie Squares; Anderson. Bring the family or sneak away for some old fashion square dancing fun. First hour beginners encouraged to come & learn then welcome to stay. All ages. Wed, 7pm; thru July 2019. See the 3rd. 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, & learning how to have fun safely. Ages 0-12. 2-week sessions, Mon/Wed; times vary by level. See the 1st. Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy docentled walks to view & learn more about wild horses & burros. All ages. Wed/Sat, 10am-4pm. Free. See the 3rd.

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TK Circle Time At Apple Blossom Baby; Chico. Join the fun with books & stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music making & parachute play. Ages 3-6. Wed,4:15-5pm. Free. 1372 Longfellow Ave. (530)345-1617. Butte Homeschoolers Park Day; Paradise. All homeschoolers welcome. Wed, 10am. Free. See the 3rd.

Children’s Storytime; Dunsmuir. Children of all ages (infants welcome) enjoy stories & a snack. Adult must accompany child. 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Dunsmuir Branch Library, 5714 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-2035. Second Wednesday Knit Night; Mt. Shasta. Open to all levels of knitting & crocheting. An opportunity to gather, inspire & share ideas & projects. Ages 16+. 6pm-8pm. Free. Snow Creek Studios, 416 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-3000. Songs & Stories; Mt. Shasta. Children ages 0-5 enjoy fun stories & sing along to music. An adult must accompany young children. Wed, 10:30am. Free. Mt. Shasta Branch Library, 515 East Alma St. (530)926-2031.

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GOING PLACES OCTOBER Kids Kung Fu; Anderson. Students will learn to take instruction, develop self-control & coordination, improve balance & become physically fit while having fun. Ages 4 & up. Th, 5:30-6:15pm (ages 4-8); 6:15-7:00pm (ages 9 & up). See the 4th. Prenatal Yoga; Redding. Classes are uniquely designed for pregnancy & taught by a certified instructor. Tue/Th, 4:15-5:15pm. See the 2nd. Shasta Rock After-School Club; Redding. A class where children learn new climbing skills & cultivate all climbing skills. Ages 6-14. Tue (ages 6-9) or Th (ages 9-14), 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd. Storytime At Anderson Family Health; Anderson. Celebrate the joys of reading at this weekly storytime in the waiting room. For ages 0-5. Th, 3:30-4pm. See the 4th.

SISKIYOU COUNTY Get your bikes or walking feet ready to go for the Pumpkinhead Family Bike Ride in Red Bluff. Enjoy the fun bonding time & exercise with family! See the 13th. (Tehama County)

Ballroom Dance Classes: Beginning/ Intermediate; Mt. Shasta. Learn the smooth & quickstep dances & how to lead or follow. Wed, 6:45-7:45pm. See the 3rd. Climbing Gym At Shasta Base Camp; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14 & under need parental supervision. Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm. See the 2nd. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic & fun, develops coordination, flexibility, strength, martial arts skills & manners. Ages 4 & up: Mon-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tue/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: Mon/Wed, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.

TEHAMA COUNTY Preschool Story Hour; Red Bluff. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. Wed, 9:30am. Free. Red Bluff Branch Library, 545 Diamond Ave. (530)527-0604. Virtual Reality Lab; Red Bluff. Use a VR headset & explore new worlds with modern technology. Ages 13 & up. Wed, 2-4pm. Free. Red Bluff Branch Library, 545 Diamond Ave. (530)527-0604. Kids Fitness Classes; Red Bluff. Group fitness classes for ages 4-12 taught in a safe & fun environment. Gets kids moving & promotes motor & social skills, cooperative play, athletic development & healthy habits. Mon/Wed, 4-5pm Wiggle Worms for ages 4-6; 5-6pm Dynamic Development for ages 7-12. See the 1st.

11 | THURSDAY BUTTE COUNTY After-School Storytime; Chico. Stories & crafts for ages 12 & under. Th, 3pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Circle Time At Apple Blossom Baby; Chico. Join the fun with books & stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music making & parachute play. All ages. Tue/Th, 9:15-10am. Free. 1372 Longfellow Ave. (530)345-1617. Storytime; Durham. Stories, songs & activities for children. Ages 0-5. Th, 10am. Free. Durham Branch Library, 2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835. Storytime; Paradise. Nurture your child’s love for reading through stories & songs while making new friends. Ages 5 & under. Th, 10am. Free. Paradise Branch Library Meeting Room, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Thursday Nights At Monca; Chico. Enjoy art, culture & live music. All ages. 2nd Th, 6-8pm. Free. 900 Esplanade. (530)487-7272.

Toddler Storytime; Chico. Stories, songs & action rhymes. Ages 0-3. Th, 10am & 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Butte Homeschoolers Park Day; Chico. All homeschoolers welcome. Th, 1-4pm. Free. See the 4th. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on cheerleading skills or prepare to be an All Star. Tue/ Th 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd. Mommy & Me Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on explorations with your child in a drop-in Montessoriinspired environment. Includes special activity each day. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. See the 1st. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30pm); Racing on Th (7pm) & Sun (11am). All ages. See the 2nd.

SHASTA COUNTY Anderson Library Storytime; Anderson. Celebrate national fire prevention week with the Anderson Fire Department & a book about firefighters. Crafts & stickers 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 Th, 5:30-7pm. Free. Lotus Center, 3290 Bechelli Lane. (530)440-6033. Grasshopper Soccer; Redding. Be a part of the program that benefits participants by teaching motor skills & athletic awareness. Ages 3-5. Sat, 8:45-9:45am; thru 10/27 or Th, 3:30-4:30pm; thru 11/1. $25/four classes; must pre-reg. Grasshopper Sports Zone next to City Hall, 777 Cypress Ave. (530)225-4095. Little Explorers: Bugging Out; Redding. What do bugs do besides tickle your skin? Learn more about these small crawlers. For ages 2-5 & their caregivers. Th, 10-11am. Free for members or with park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park Mill Building, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Read & Create Storytime; Redding. Focusing on art themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Th, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Come Jump & Play!; Redding. Enjoy open gym time where all ages can practice their skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym with lots of room to play. Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome), 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up, 7-8pm; Th. See the 4th. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tue/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. Historic Hawes Farms; Anderson. Save money & miss the crowds at family fun nights. Find a pumpkin & ride the rides. Eat, drink & be merry. All ages. Th & Fri. 5-8pm; thru 10/26. See the 4th. Kidfit Classes; Redding. Kids ages 5-10 have a great time moving & playing while increasing flexibility, balance & motor skills. Mon/Th, 4-4:45pm. See the 1st.

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Climbing Gym At Shasta Base Camp; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14 & under need parental supervision. Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm. See the 2nd. Intermediate/Advanced Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. January is Samba. Fun, supportive environment develops technique & skills at the intermediate level. Solo dancers welcome. Th, 6:457:45pm. See the 4th. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic & fun, develops coordination, flexibility, strength, martial arts skills & manners. Ages 4 & up: Mon-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tue/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: Mon/Wed, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.

12 | FRIDAY BUTTE COUNTY After-School Legos, Crafts & Games; Paradise. Play games, build & design with Legos, make a craft. Bring your imagination & have some fun. Something different each week. This is the place to be at 2:30pm on Fridays. All ages welcome. Free. Paradise Branch Library Meeting Room, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Beginning Sign Language Class; Paradise. Dropins welcome. Fri, 10-11am. Free. Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Bilingual Story Garden; Chico. Enjoy stories & songs in English & Spanish for ages 0-5. Fri, 10am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Hooks & Needlers Sewing Circle; Paradise. For those who love to knit & crochet; bring your projects. All ages. Fri, 12pm. Free. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Karaoke Night; Durham. Karaoke for all ages. A fun event for the family. Refreshments are served. 2nd Fri, 6pm. Free. Durham Branch Library, 2545 Durham-Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835. Storytime; Gridley. Features stories, music & crafting fun for ages 3-5. Fri, 10am. Free. Gridley Branch Library, 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. Teen Night At Cal Skate; Chico. Open to everyone. Bring your friends & have fun roller skating to great music. Dancing may be offered too. All ages. Fri, 7-10:30pm. $7.75 per session, skate rental $2.50$3.50. 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. California Regional Theatre’s Production Of Disney’s “Newsies”; Chico. Based on the 1992 film & inspired by a true story, “Newsies” is the tale of a group of teenaged newspaper sellers from across the city who strike against unfair conditions & fight for what’s right. All ages. Fri 7:30pm; thru 10/21. See the 5th. Dollar Night At Chico Cheer All Stars Gym; Chico. $1 = 1.5 hours of fun. Use the gym & equipment to play, tumble or perfect your cheer skills. Fri, 5-7pm. See the 5th. Growing Together Teens; Chico. A great socialization program for teens with autism & other developmental disabilities. Teens build self-esteem & friendships & learn to become self-advocates. Ages

12-17. Fri, 2:30-5:30pm. See the 5th. Horse Care; Oroville. Feed, pet & groom a great herd of adopted horses. Bring watermelon rinds, carrots or apples to share. All ages. Fri/Sat, 9am-5pm. See the 5th. Mommy & Me Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on explorations with your child in a drop-in Montessoriinspired environment. Includes special activity each day. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. See the 1st. Tiny Tumbling Class; Chico. Children ages 2-8 learn basic tumbling skills & flexibility using a tumble track, spring floor & pit. Fri, 4:30-5pm. See the 5th. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with blacklight bowling & music. Fri, 10pm-1am. See the 5th.

SHASTA COUNTY Basic Dehydrating; Redding. In this class, you will learn about the different styles of dehydrators & the correct way to preserve fruits, vegetables & other ingredients for delicious one-dish meals & snacks. Ages 12 & up. 6-9pm. $50; must pre-reg. Aunt Bee’s Kitchen, 1213 C St. (530)262-3338. Read & Discover Storytime; Redding. Focusing on science, discovery & math themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Fri, 10:30am. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Schreder Planetarium Shows; Redding. Bring the family for a full-dome audiovisual experience of what’s in our sky & galaxy. Starts 7pm. $7. Get tix ahead; sells out. Schreder Planetarium, 1644 Magnolia Ave. (530)225-0243. Secret Society Of Brick Stackers; Redding. Does your child love Legos? This group is a great time for kids to get together with other kids with diverse abilities who share that affection. Fri, 3:45-4:45pm. Rowell Family Empowerment. Free. 2701 Old Eureka Way, Ste. 2i. (530)226-5129. Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All bikes, categories & ages welcome to participate. Tue & Fri, 6-7pm. See the 2nd. Family Kickboxing Classes; Redding. Bring the whole family for healthy Friday evening fun. 4-5pm. See the 5th. Flip Friday Open Gym; Redding. All ages can practice their skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym with lots of room to play. Ages 0-8, 11am-12pm; ages 8 & up, 8-10pm. See the 5th. Friday Toddler Time At Rare Air Trampoline Park; Redding. A fun way to let your little ones get their wiggles out. The park opens before normal business hours for little ones to jump at their own pace & comfort level. 9-10am & 10-11am. See the 5th. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tue/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. Hawes Farms Haunts; Anderson. Enjoy four Haunts: Field of Screams, Alien Odyssey, Children of the Corn Zombie Hunt & Sinister Work Shop. Enjoy unlimited rides on the Roller Coaster, Bumper Cars, Go Karts & more. All ages. Fri, 6-10pm & Sat, 6-11pm; thru 10/27. See the 5th. Historic Hawes Farms; Anderson. Save money & miss the crowds at family fun nights. Find a pumpkin & ride the rides. Eat, drink & be merry. All ages. Th & Fri. 5-8pm; thru 10/26. See the 4th. Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling, laser light show, music & fun. Fri-Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 5th.

SISKIYOU COUNTY The Rivers’ Depths Art Exhibit; Dunsmuir. Check out ceramic sculptures by international fisherman, guide & local artist Fred Gordon; & the nature photography of John Rickard, a sought-after flyfishing guide. All ages. Th-Sun, 11am-4pm; thru 10/6. Free. Siskiyou Arts Museum, 5824 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4711. Climbing Gym At Shasta Base Camp; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14 & under need parental supervision. Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm. See the 2nd.

GOING PLACES OCTOBER Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multidiscipline class/studio sessions for all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal projects. Th & Fri, 12:30-2:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm; Sat, 12:302:30pm. See the 5th.

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SHASTA COUNTY Basic Pressure Canning; Redding. Learn how a pressure canner works & the multiple safety features included on modern canners. Ages 12 & up. 9am12pm. $50; must pre-reg. Aunt Bee’s Kitchen, 1213 C St. (530)225-4095. Community Baby Shower; Redding. Bring a guest & enjoy a wonderful community baby shower for all mothers-to-be. Presented by North State Doula Program. For adults. 11am-1pm. Free. Mercy Medical Center, 2175 Rosaline Ave. (530)710-4568. Family 2nd Saturday: Innovations; Redding. Travel back in time & discover early technologies & innovations that have shaped our world. Some activities include building your own Roman arch & creating your own calculator – without electricity, of course. All ages. 11am-3pm. Free for members or with park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Gather Redding Farmers Market; Redding. Enjoy locally grown goodies from Red Gate Ranch, Loaves Baking, Little Sprouts Micro Farm & more. 9am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine. Little Sprouts Micro Farm, 1043 State St. (530)941-2010. Healing Paint Day; Redding. Join Paint It Forward Rocks for a hands-on painting class designed to offer healing & recovery from the Carr Fire. Ages 3 & up. 10am-1:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview

Ave. (530)5302457252. Kids Club Craft Workshop; Redding. Kids ages 3 & up can make a creative project to bring home. 10am-12pm. $2-$5/class. Michaels, 1070 Hilltop Dr. (530)223-9514. Oktoberfest; Redding. Celebrate Oktoberfest at Turtle Bay & enjoy a variety of local & regional beers, delicious food, live music & costume contest. Ages 21 & up. 4-7pm. Limited tix: $15/pre-sale & members, $20/door. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Pokémon League; Anderson. Enjoy Pokémon League & experience the fun world of playing games & trading cards. Ages 5 & up. Sat, 2-6pm; thru 12/30. Free. Average Ape Comics & Games, 2325 Balls Ferry Rd. (530)378-5515. 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 Sat, 9:15-10:15am. Free. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Pumpkin Fest Featuring The Billies Band; Anderson. Come join the fun whether it’s for pumpkins, rides, eating, drinking, dancing, or the haunts. 8-11pm. $12.95-$19.95. Historic Hawes Farms, 21923 Dersch Rd. (530)365-8488. Saturday Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Redding. Come enjoy storytime fun. Ages 7 & under. 11am. Free. 1260 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2006. Beat The Heat Open Gym; Redding. Enjoy an airconditioned 10,000 sq. ft. building where all ages can practice their skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym with lots of room to play. Ages 0-8 ($5), 11am-12pm; ages 8 & up ($10). Sat, 12-2pm. See the 6th. Creative Adults & Kids By Vital Art; Redding. Enjoy art classes for ages 5-12 & ages 18 & up. Sat. Ages 5-12: 9:30-11:30am; $25. Ages 18 & up: 6-7:30pm; $10-$15; must pre-reg. See the 6th.

Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Gymnastics Classes • Private Lessons Boys & Girls Competition Team • Birthday Parties Kidz Night Out: Saturday, October 13; 7-10:30pm. $20 per child. Come Join The Fun!

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Cake Walk, Costume Contest, Piñata & Lots Of Fun Games! $5 Entrance Fee Open Gym: Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-9:30am and Friday & Saturday 9-10am. Ages 5 & under. Saturday 10:30am-12:30pm. Ages 5 & up.

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Book Sale; Chico. Find great books at low prices at this fundraising event hosted by Chico Friends of the Library. Sat, 9-11:30am. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Chico Parade Of Lights; Chico. Enjoy the magic of a 29th annual brilliant light parade with community & pre-parade activities like tricycle races, bed races, handcycle challenge & more. Free. 7-10pm; 5:30pm pre-parade activities. Downtown Chico. (530)892-2923. Children’s Painting Class; Chico. Children enjoy a painting class & learn about different mediums. All ages. 2nd Sat, 10am. $20. The Studio 561, 561 East Lindo Ave. (530)370-1285. K-8 Grades Math Help; Chico. Kindergarten thru 8th-grade students can enjoy extra help in this math series with credentialed teachers & California State math standards. With a variety of math classes, your child will become a math whiz in no time. Sat, grade times vary; thru 12/15. $40/day. Chico Enrichment Center, 1250 East Ave. Ste 25. (530) 364-6953. Kids Club Craft Workshop; Chico. Kids ages 3 & up can make a creative project to bring home. 10am12pm. $2-$5/class. Michaels, 2041 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. (530)343-1864. Nature Walk; 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- to 5-mile walk. Sat, year-round - starts 8am sharp, call to confirm. Meet at Lake Oroville Visitors Center, 917 Kelly Ridge Rd. (530)538-2219. Saturday Farmers Market; Chico. Enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, soaps & much more. 7:30am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine. 2nd & Wall St. (530)893-FARM. Saturday Roller Skate Lessons; Chico. Taught by the Chico Artistic Skate Club. All ages welcome. Beginners: 10-10:30am; Intermediate/Adv.: 12:301pm. $5.25 includes skates. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Saturday Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Children of all ages will enjoy this weekly storytime. 11am. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Spanish Storytime; Chico. Monthly storytime features stories, songs & a craft for all ages, in Spanish. 2nd Sat, 2pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. 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. 10/13 & 14: Sat, 9am-4pm & Sun, 9am-1pm. $175/couple. Enloe Mother & Baby Education Center, 251 Cohasset Rd., Ste. 120. (530)332-3970. Yo-Yo Club Practice; Chico. Develop your yo-yo skills with free lessons & practice. Sat, 12-2pm. Meet in Diamond Alley behind Bird in Hand, 320 Broadway. (530)893-0545. California Regional Theatre’s Production Of Disney’s “Newsies”; Chico. Based on the 1992 film & inspired by a true story, “Newsies” is the tale of a group of teenaged newspaper seller from across the city who strike against unfair conditions & fight for what’s right. All ages. Sat & Sun, 2pm & 7:30pm; thru 10/21. See the 6th.

Horse Care; Oroville. Feed, pet & groom a great herd of adopted horses. Bring watermelon rinds, carrots or apples to share. All ages. Fri/Sat, 9am-5pm. See the 5th. Roo’s Zoo Kids Skate Session; Chico. Join RollerRoo in a session for kids 10 & under; little ones in strollers welcome. Sat, 10:30am-12:30pm. See the 6th. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with blacklight bowling & music. Sat, 9pm-1am. See the 6th.

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THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES Family Dance Party By Vital Art; Redding. Get your family ready to groove at this fun dance party for all ages. Sat, 4-5pm. See the 6th. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tue/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. Galaxy Gymnastics Saturday Open Gym For Youth; Redding. Ages 5-14. Sat, 10:30am-12:30pm. See the 6th. Hawes Farms Haunts; Anderson. Enjoy four Haunts: Field of Screams, Alien Odyssey, Children of the Corn Zombie Hunt & Sinister Work Shop. Enjoy unlimited rides on the Roller Coaster, Bumper Cars, Go Karts & more. All ages. Fri, 6-10pm & Sat, 6-11pm; thru 10/27. See the 5th. Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling, laser light show, music & fun. Fri-Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 5th. Saturday Toddler Time At Rare Air Trampoline Park; Redding. Rare Air opens before their normal business hours to let little ones jump at their own pace. 9-10am. See the 6th. Skate & Dance Night; Redding. For tweens & young teens. Sat; skate 7-9pm; dance 9-11pm. See the 6th. Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy docent-led walks to view & learn more about wild horses & burros. All ages. Wed/Sat, 10am-4pm. Free. See the 3rd.

SISKIYOU COUNTY Apple Harvest Festival; McCloud. 4th annual event includes family-friendly scarecrow & apple pie contests, artisan craft vendors, music, fresh-pressed apple juice, games & activities for all ages, food & drink vendors & evening dance (7-11pm). 10am-11pm. Free; dance $5. McCloud Chamber, 303 Main St. (530)964-3113. Ecology Center Harvest Dinner; Mt. Shasta. Join the community for a locally sourced dinner featuring seasonal foods, drinks for purchase & an inspirational speaker. 6-9:30pm. $50. Mt. Shasta City Park, 1315 Nixon Rd. (530)926-5655. McCloud Heritage Quilt Show; McCloud. In conjunction with the Apple Harvest Festival, check out handmade vintage quilts & enter the quilt raffle. Enjoy door prizes, vendors, raffle baskets & more. 10am-4pm. Free. McCloud High School, 133 Campus Way. (530)604-6899. River: The Upper Sacramento River Watershed; Dunsmuir. Siskiyou Art Museum welcomes Bob Nugent for the second river-themed art show sponsored by Dunsmuir art patron, Peter Arth. All ages. Th-Sat, 11am-4pm; thru 12/1. Free. Siskiyou Arts Museum, 5824 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4711. Yreka Breast Cancer Walk & Run. A fun familyfriendly 5-mile or 2-mile course open to walkers, runners & cyclists of all ages. Funds this year go to a local community member who was recently diagnosed & affected by the Klamathon fire. Starts 9am (come early to reg). $25-$30. Miner St. Park, 19 Dagobert St. (530)598-6663. Ballroom Technique Class; Mt. Shasta. Learn ballroom dance techniques from pro instructors. Sat, 9:45-11:45am. See the 6th. Climbing Gym At Shasta Base Camp; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14 & under need parental supervision. Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm. See the 2nd. Pottery Playdate; Mt. Shasta. Enjoy a Saturday morning with your child. Pairs will have fun creating monsters, plates, cups & whatever imaginative projects you have in mind. Ages 5 & up. Sat, 11am1pm. See the 6th.

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Pumpkinhead Family Bike Ride; Red Bluff. Bond with family during a bike ride! The Pumpkinhead Family Bike Ride is a fun event, with four route options of 5K, 15K, 25K, & 35K (as well as a mini-ride for those not yet ready for the road). All ages. 10 am. $25/adult; $15/youth (ages 4-14). Whittenberg Country School, 12245 Willard Rd. (530)529-0866. www.northstateparent.com • October 2018

14 | SUNDAY BUTTE COUNTY Free Family Movie; Chico. Come enjoy a film suitable for all ages. Sun, Showtime 2pm. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Rhythms Of Grace; Chico. Enjoy stories, movement, songs & crafts based on the Bible during this nondenominational service for people with special needs. Ages 8 & up. 2nd Sun, 3-4pm. Free. St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, 2341 Floral Ave. (530)894-1971. SF Opera Cinema Series: “Show Boat”; Chico. Enjoy the first SF Opera Cinema Series of the year & a  true classic of American musical theater. This tale of life on the Mississippi from the 1880s to the 1920s is both a poignant love story & a powerful reminder of the bitter legacy of racism. All ages. 2pm. $10-$18. Zingg Recital Hall, 400 W. 1st St. (530)898-6333. California Regional Theatre’s Production Of Disney’s “Newsies”; Chico. Based on the 1992 film & inspired by a true story, “Newsies” is the tale of a group of teenaged newspaper sellers from across the city who strike against unfair conditions & fight for what’s right. All ages. Sat & Sun, 2pm & 7:30pm; thru 10/21. See the 6th. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30pm); Racing on Th (7pm) & Sun (11am). All ages. See the 2nd.

SHASTA COUNTY Shasta Lake Farmers Market. Shasta Lake Creative Community introduces the first Certified Farmers Market in town. Support local makers, enjoy healthy food, experience art & culture & support new & upcoming businesses. All ages. Sun, 8am-12pm; thru 12/16. Free. Heritage Roasting Co, 4302 Shasta Dam Blvd. (530)605-1990. Turtle Bay Sunday Farmers Market Final Day; Redding. Visit the Farmers Market after a stroll over the Sundial Bridge & find a wide selection of local fruits, vegetables & artisan goods. 8am-12pm. Sundial Bridge Parking Lot, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)225-3745.

1 5 | MONDAY BUTTE COUNTY ASCAB Capoeira; Chico. In Capoeira two players move against each other to music, throwing kicks, cartwheels & escapes to make fluid martial arts movements appear to be a dance. Ages 8 & up. Mon, 7pm. $5. Chico Seishindo, 1108 Mangrove Ave. (928)600-9189. Circle Time At Apple Blossom Baby; Chico. Join the fun with books & stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music making & parachute play. All ages. Mon, 3:15-4pm. Free. 1372 Longfellow Ave. (530)345-1617. Lyme Disease Support Group; Chico. Offers monthly support for those suffering with Lyme disease, & their family, friends & caregivers. 3rd Mon, 5:30-7pm. Free. Almond Grove Meeting Room, 567 E. Lassen Ave. (530)877-6666.

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Mother To Mother Support Group; Paradise. A support group for mothers who are pregnant or have a child 0-24mos, and who feel their motherhood isn’t going the way they thought it would. All ages. 1st & 3rd Mon, 10am. Free. The Family Place, 1007 Bille Rd. (530)230-0211. Muscular System; Chico. For this 6-day program, students will learn about the cells that make up our muscle tissue. Students will have the opportunity to dissect chicken wings & deduce why the cardiac muscle is unique from others. Ages 12-17. M/W/F, 10/15-19 & 10/22-26. 4:30-6:00pm. $360/6-day program. Chico Enrichment Center, 1250 East Ave., Ste 25. (530)364-6953. Baby & Tots Classes At The Family Place; Paradise. Parents enjoy a sweet morning with their little ones. Mon. 10-11am: Baby & Me class for ages 0-5. 11:30am-12:30pm: Tot Time class for ages 3-5. See the 1st. Lil’ Sprouts Program; Chico. An early intervention program for children with autism that helps develop socialization, behavioral & communication skills. Ages 2-5. Mon, 2-5pm. See the 1st. Mommy & Me Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on explorations with your child in a drop-in Montessoriinspired environment. Includes special activity each day. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. See the 1st.

SISKIYOU COUNTY Line Dancing; Mt. Shasta. Open to all levels & ages. Mon, 4-5pm. $5 (members free). Mountain Fitness, 633 Lassen Ln. (530)926-3310. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic & fun, develops coordination, flexibility, strength, martial arts skills & manners. Ages 4 & up: Mon-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tue/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: Mon/Wed, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st. Mt. Shasta Farmers Market Final Day. Enjoy a lively seasonal market celebrating local agriculture with live music & more. Vendors sell fruits, vegetables, meat, baked goods, kombucha, kitchen/ ag-related items & more. WIC cash & Farmers Market vouchers are matched. All ages. Mon, 3:306pm. 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. Mon, 10:30am-12pm. See the 1st.

TEHAMA COUNTY Preschool Story Hour; Corning. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. Mon, 10am. Free. Corning Branch Library, 740 Third St. (530)528-7382. Kids Fitness Classes; Red Bluff. Group fitness classes for ages 4-12 taught in a safe & fun environment. Gets kids moving & promotes motor & social skills, cooperative play, athletic development & healthy habits. Mon/Wed, 4-5pm Wiggle Worms for ages 4-6; 5-6pm Dynamic Development for ages 7-12. See the 1st. Teeter Toddlers Parent-Child Fitness Classes; Red Bluff. Fun parent participation class for ages 18mos-4yrs enhances developmental skills, teaches cooperative play, & nurtures parent-child bonding & healthy habits. Mon, 10:30-11:30am. See the 1st.

16 | TUESDAY BUTTE COUNTY Circle Time At Apple Blossom Baby; Chico. Join the fun with books & stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music making & parachute play. All ages. Tue/Th, 9:15-10am. Free. 1372 Longfellow Ave. (530)345-1617. Crafters Club; Oroville. Bring your project to work on while enjoying the company of other yarn enthusiasts. Tue, 4-6pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642.

Pumpkinhead Family Bike Ride Saturday, October 13, 2018 • 12245 Willard Road, Red Bluff

5K, 15K, 25K & 35K $20/ adult, $10/youth (4-14) (in September) includes t-shirt, sports bottle, goody bag, candy $25/adult, $15/youth (4-14) (in October) includes sports bottle, goody bag, candy and a Mini-ride for little ones ($1) (530) 529-0866 • whittenbergcountryschool.org/pumpkinhead-family-bike-ride A FUNDRAISER FOR THE OUTDOOR EDUCATION & RECREATION PROGRAMS OF WHITTENBERG COUNTRY SCHOOL.

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Cribbage For Kids; Paradise. Learn how to play this fun board game while polishing your math skills. All ages welcome; geared for grades 1 & up. Th, 3:304:30pm. Free. Paradise Branch Library Children’s Room, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. 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. Free. Dinner provided; bring something extra to share. 3rd Tue. Potluck 5:30pm; group meets 6-8pm. ARC Pavilion, 2030 Park Ave. (530)891-5865 x204. Parenting Classes; Paradise. Learn techniques, get to know other parents & make friends in the process. All ages. Tue, 9am-12pm or 5:30-8:30pm. Free. The Family Place, 1007 Bille Rd. (530)230-0211. Play Chess; Chico. Learn to play chess with Chico Library teen volunteers. All ages welcome. Tue, 3-5pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Preschool Storytime; Chico. Enjoy stories, songs & crafts. Ages 3-5. Tue, 10am & 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Reading Hero Storytime; Oroville. Trained volunteers bring stories alive for kids of all ages. It’s lots of fun. Tue, 3-4pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Buddin’ Sprouts Program; Chico. A progression of Little Red Hen’s Lil’ Sprouts program, where advanced sensory, socialization, behavioral & communication skills are encouraged for children with autism & other socially related disabilities. Ages 8-12. Tue, 2-5pm. See the 2nd. Cheap Skate Night At Cal Skate; Chico. This fun night of roller skating features weekly themes, games & family hits music. Tue, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 2nd. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on cheerleading skills or prepare to be an All Star. Tue/ Th 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd. Mommy & Me Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on explorations with your child in a drop-in Montessoriinspired environment. Includes special activity each day. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. See the 1st.

GLENN COUNTY Preschool Storytime; Willows. Storytime & craft for preschoolers. Tue, 1pm. Free. Willows Public Library, 201 N. Lassen St. (530)934-5156.

SHASTA COUNTY “Bald Eagles In The Wild” Book Release Party; Redding. Celebrate bald eagles with local author & wildlife photographer Jeffrey Rich. Enjoy book signing with a free wine reception & appetizers, benefitting the Redding Eagles. All ages. 6pm. Free. Sundial Ballroom at the Sheraton Hotel, 820 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)410-8428. Bright Futures Storytime; Redding. Register with your little one to enjoy a story & fun activities that foster small & large motor skills, plus early reading & math skills. Healthy snack & book giveaway included. Ages 0-5. 3rd Tue, 9-10:30am. Free. Bright Futures Children Center, 1345 Liberty St. (530)276-0506. Family Jump Time At Rare Air Trampoline Park; 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 Tue between 2-8pm. $10/person (min. 2 jumpers). 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206. Galaxy Gymnastics Junior Ninja Warrior Class; Redding. Children have a blast with an obstacle-style gymnastics course. Ages 5 & up. Tue, 4pm. $60/ month. 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Read & Sing Storytime; Redding. Storytime, crafts & songs for children of all ages. Tue, 10:30-11:30am. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Storytime; Redding. Celebrate the joys of reading at this weekly storytime in the pediatrics waiting room. Geared for ages 0-5, all ages welcome.

GOING PLACES OCTOBER Tue, 10-10:30am. Free. Shasta Community Health Center’s Pediatrics waiting room, 1035 Placer St. (530)246-5710. Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All bikes, categories & ages welcome to participate. Tue & Fri, 6-7pm. See the 2nd. Chess Group Fun; Redding. Play chess while instructors observe, advise & facilitate the fun. All ages & levels. Tue, 6-7:30pm. Free. See the 2nd. Energetic Kids Open Gym; Redding. Open gym for all ages to practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym. Tue. Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome), 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up, 7-8pm. See the 2nd. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tue/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. Prenatal Yoga; Redding. Classes are uniquely designed for pregnancy & taught by a certified instructor. Tue/Th, 4:15-5:15pm. See the 2nd. Shasta Rock After-School Club; Redding. A class where children learn new climbing skills & cultivate all climbing skills. Ages 6-14. Tue (ages 6-9) or Th (ages 9-14), 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd.

SISKIYOU COUNTY Coffee & Cake; Dunsmuir. Everyone’s invited to get social. Enjoy coffee & cake, sit around & gab & find out what the resource center has to offer. Free. 9:3011am. Dunsmuir Community Resource Center, 5844 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4400. Knit & Crochet Tuesday; Dunsmuir. Come join the fun at this weekly needlework event. An experienced instructor is available to you, whether you’re just starting out or are a hook & needles wiz. Open to everyone - supplies available. Free. 1-3pm. Dunsmuir Community Resource Center, 5844 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4400. Preschool Storytellers; Yreka. Hear a different storyteller read, sing songs & make crafts each week. Ages 3-6. Tue, 1pm. Free. Yreka Library, 719 4th St. (530)841-4175. Beginning Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. Lots of fun for all ages. Tue, 6:45-7:45pm. See the 2nd. Climbing Gym At Shasta Base Camp; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14 & under need parental supervision. Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm. See the 2nd. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic & fun, develops coordination, flexibility, strength, martial arts skills & manners. Ages 4 & up: Mon-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tue/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: Mon/Wed, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.

17 | WEDNESDAY BUTTE COUNTY Babies Love Books Storytime; Chico. Enjoy this special storytime. Ages 18mos & under. Wed, 1111:30am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Bittie Baby & Me: Crying & Calming; Chico. This class series promotes infant wellness & safety with current info - new topic each week. 10:30am-12pm. $20/class (free if you delivered at Enloe). Enloe’s Mother & Baby Education Center, 251 Cohasset Rd, Suite 120. (530)332-3970. Chico Wednesday Farmers Market. Enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, soaps & more. 7:30am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine. North Valley Plaza, Pillsbury Rd. (530)893-3276 Kids Activity Time; Gridley. Come enjoy a fun activity designed just for kids. Wed, 3pm. Free. Gridley Branch Library, 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. Kooky Birds Skate Lesson & Session; Chico. Young skaters can join a group roller skating class & have fun skating after. Taught by a certified instructor from the Chico Artistic Skate Club. Ages 8 & under. Wed, 9:30-11am. $5.50, includes skates (parents skate free). Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601.

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Reading Hero Storytime; Oroville. Trained volunteers bring stories alive for kids of all ages. Wed, 3-4pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Tiny Tots; Paradise. Expecting or have a child 0-24mos? Come meet other parents, let your baby socialize, learn about infant & child massage, enjoy craft activities & talk about parenting. Wed, 10:1510:45am. Free. The Family Place, 1007 Bille Rd. (530)230-0211. TK Circle Time At Apple Blossom Baby; Chico. Join the fun with books & stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music making & parachute play. Ages 3-6. Wed,4:15-5pm. Free. 1372 Longfellow Ave. (530)345-1617. Butte Homeschoolers Park Day; Paradise. All homeschoolers welcome. Wed, 10am. Free. See the 3rd. Stroller Strides; Chico. A total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking & intervals of strength & body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller & the environment. Instructors weave songs & activities into the routine designed to entertain & engage baby, while moms are led through a series of exercises specific to their role as mom. All ages. Mon-Th, 9:15am; thru 10/30. See the 1st.

GLENN COUNTY Crafty Kids; Willows. Children get creative at this fun weekly event with make-&-take crafting activities. Ages 7 & up. Wed, drop in anytime between 1-4pm. Free. Willows Public Library, 201 N. Lassen St. (530)934-5156. Preschool Storytime; Willows. Storytime & craft for preschoolers. Wed, 11am. Free. Willows Public Library, 201 N. Lassen St. (530)934-5156.

Storytime; Orland. Children’s storytime with music & a related craft. All ages. Wed, 11am. Free. Orland Free Library, 333 Mill St. (530)865-1640.

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SHASTA COUNTY Preschool Storytime; Burney. Preschoolers hear great children’s stories & enjoy a craft. Ages 0-5 & their caregivers. Wed, 11am-12pm. Free. Burney Library, 37038 Siskiyou St. (530)335-4317. Read & Play Storytime; Redding. This innovative storytime focuses on sensory practices. Children of all ages welcome, especially those with special needs. Wed, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Alateen Meeting; Redding. Support group for ages 12-20 affected by someone else’s drinking. Wed, 6:30-7:30pm. See the 3rd. Beginning & Advanced Athletes Open Gym; Redding. Ages 8 & up can practice their gymnastics, cheerleading, ninja & parkour skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym. Wed, 7-8pm. See the 3rd. 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 3rd. Square Dancing With Prairie Squares; Anderson. Bring the family or sneak away for some old fashion square dancing fun. First hour beginners encouraged to come & learn then welcome to stay. All ages. Wed, 7pm; thru July 2019. See the 3rd. 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, & learning how to have fun safely. Ages 0-12. 2-week sessions, Mon/Wed; times vary by level. See the 1st. Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy docentled walks to view & learn more about wild horses

Trinity Lutheran’s

October 20 • 1-4pm

Adults $20 • Kids $10 • Family Pack $50

(Family Pack includes 2 adults & 2 kids) Admission includes visitation with our wonderful wildlife, activities, raffle tickets & silent auction. Complimentary BBQ is included only with tickets purchased in advance.

Tickets: 530-533-1000 more information: www.kirshner.org

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BBQ, salad & drinks live music by the Retro tones kids’ costume contest at 3:30pm

Adoptive Parents Support Group; Yreka. This support group is open to adoptive, foster & relative caregivers. The focus of this group is to share parenting ideas, strategies, successes & to gather support from others in the same parenting situation. Free childcare & dinner provided. All ages. 3rd Wed, 5:30-7:30pm; thru Oct. 2019. Free. Yreka Family Resource Center, 201 South Broadway St. (530)8793861. Nature Walk: Fall Colors; Yreka. Bring the family to enjoy a guided nature walk with local field experts to learn about trees & shrubs. Rain or shine. 12-2pm. Free. Meet at upper Greenhorn park, Greenhorn Rd. (530)842-5763. Songs & Stories; Mt. Shasta. Children ages 0-5 enjoy fun stories & sing along to music. An adult must accompany young children. Wed, 10:30am. Free. Mt. Shasta Branch Library, 515 East Alma St. (530)926-2031. Ballroom Dance Classes: Beginning/ Intermediate; Mt. Shasta. Learn the smooth & quickstep dances & how to lead or follow. Wed, 6:457:45pm. See the 3rd. Climbing Gym At Shasta Base Camp; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14 & under need parental supervision. Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm. See the 2nd. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic & fun, develops coordination, flexibility, strength, martial arts skills & manners. Ages 4 & up: Mon-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tue/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: Mon/Wed, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.

Preschool Story Hour; Red Bluff. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. Wed, 9:30am. Free. Red Bluff Branch Library, 545 Diamond Ave. (530)527-0604. Kids Fitness Classes; Red Bluff. Group fitness classes for ages 4-12 taught in a safe & fun environment. Gets kids moving & promotes motor & social skills, cooperative play, athletic development & healthy habits. Mon/Wed, 4-5pm Wiggle Worms for ages 4-6; 5-6pm Dynamic Development for ages 7-12. See the 1st.

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After-School Storytime; Chico. Stories & crafts for ages 12 & under. Th, 3pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Caregiver Resource & Self-Care Training; Chico. For those caring for someone else’s child or children. Facilitated group offers support, resources & training for better self-care. 3rd Th, 11am-1pm. Free. Butte College Skyway Center, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd. (530)897-6235. Circle Time At Apple Blossom Baby; Chico. Join the fun with books & stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music making & parachute play. All ages. Tue/Th, 9:15-10am. Free. 1372 Longfellow Ave. (530)345-1617. Exhibition Talk - Deep Etch: Legends in Chico Printmaking; Chico. Features work by Chico State art faculty, including late artists Richard Hornaday, James Kuiper & Ann Pierce. All ages. 5:30pm. Free. Zingg Recital Hall (ARTS), 400 W 1st St. (530)898-4476. “Our House” Theatre Production; Chico. Enjoy an evening of laughs as a TV big-shot faced with dwindling ratings makes America’s favorite news anchor host a reality show. All ages. 10/18-20, 7:30pm. $8-$20. Wismer Theatre, 400 W 1st St. (530)898-5152.

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GOING PLACES OCTOBER Intermediate/Advanced Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. January is Samba. Fun, supportive environment develops technique & skills at the intermediate level. Solo dancers welcome. Th, 6:457:45pm. See the 4th. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic & fun, develops coordination, flexibility, strength, martial arts skills & manners. Ages 4 & up: Mon-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tue/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: Mon/Wed, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.

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From go kart rides to stage coach rides, Historic Hawes Farms in Anderson has something fun for the entire family. See the 4th. (Shasta County)

Storytime; Durham. Stories, songs & activities for children. Ages 0-5. Th, 10am. Free. Durham Branch Library, 2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835. Storytime; Paradise. Nurture your child’s love for reading through stories & songs while making new friends. Ages 5 & under. Th, 10am. Free. Paradise Branch Library Meeting Room, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Third Thursday At Gateway Science Museum; Chico. Gateway continues Third Thursday this fall with hands-on activities & local food vendors. All ages. 6-8pm. Free with museum admission, $5-$7; ages 2 & under free. Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade. (530)898-4121. Toddler Storytime; Chico. Stories, songs & action rhymes. Ages 0-3. Th, 10am & 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Butte Homeschoolers Park Day; Chico. All homeschoolers welcome. Th, 1-4pm. Free. See the 4th. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on cheerleading skills or prepare to be an All Star. Tue/ Th 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30pm); Racing on Th (7pm) & Sun (11am). All ages. See the 2nd.

SHASTA COUNTY Anderson Library Storytime: The Fish With The Deep Sea Smile; Anderson. Celebrate the 26th annual salmon festival with Coleman National Fish Hatchery. Enjoy a fish craft & get a sneak peek of the costumed character, Landon Salmon. Stuffed fish toy provided by First 5 Shasta. 3:30pm. Free. 3200 W. Center St. (530)365-7685. KIXE Storytime; Redding. Come listen to a story and enjoy songs, stickers & crafts. Take home a free book. Bring a pillow, favorite blanket or stuffed animal & friends. 3rd Th, 9-10:30am. Ages 0-5. Free. KIXE Volunteer Center, 603 N. Market St. RSVP: (530)243-5493 x112. Lapidary; Redding. Beginning Lapidary will teach students to saw, cut, shape & polish rocks & gems. Ages 12 & up. Th, 5:30-8:30pm; thru 11/15. $54; must pre-reg. Shasta Gem & Mineral Society, 6471 Airport Rd. (530)238-0663. Little Explorers: Bugging Out; Redding. What do bugs do besides tickle your skin? Learn more about these small crawlers. For ages 2-5 & their caregivers. Th, 10-11am. Free for members or with park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park Mill Building, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Read & Create Storytime; Redding. Focusing on art themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Th, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. “Rocky Horror” Presented By Axiom Repertory Theater; Redding. In this cult classic, newly engaged

Brad & Janet become stranded at the eerie mansion of the mad Dr. Frank-N-Furter on the eve of his greatest triumph – the creation of a gorgeous muscled hunk named Rocky. For adults. Th-Sat, 7:30pm; thru 10/30. $20-$25. Old City Hall Arts Center, 1313 Market St. (530)243-8877. Storytime At Shasta Lake Family Health; Shasta Lake. Celebrate the joys of reading at this weekly storytime in the waiting room. For ages 0-5. 3rd Th, 3-3:30pm. Free. Shasta Lake Family Health & Dental Center, 4215 Front St. (530)276-9168. Come Jump & Play!; Redding. Enjoy open gym time where all ages can practice their skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym with lots of room to play. Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome), 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up, 7-8pm; Th. See the 4th. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tue/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. Historic Hawes Farms; Anderson. Save money & miss the crowds at family fun nights. Find a pumpkin & ride the rides. Eat, drink & be merry. All ages. Th & Fri. 5-8pm; thru 10/26. See the 4th. Kidfit Classes; Redding. Kids ages 5-10 have a great time moving & playing while increasing flexibility, balance & motor skills. Mon/Th, 4-4:45pm. See the 1st. Kids Kung Fu; Anderson. Students will learn to take instruction, develop self-control & coordination, improve balance & become physically fit while having fun. Ages 4 & up. Th, 5:30-6:15pm (ages 4-8); 6:15-7:00pm (ages 9 & up). See the 4th. Prenatal Yoga; Redding. Classes are uniquely designed for pregnancy & taught by a certified instructor. Tue/Th, 4:15-5:15pm. See the 2nd. Shasta Rock After-School Club; Redding. A class where children learn new climbing skills & cultivate all climbing skills. Ages 6-14. Tue (ages 6-9) or Th (ages 9-14), 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd. Storytime At Anderson Family Health; Anderson. Celebrate the joys of reading at this weekly storytime in the waiting room. For ages 0-5. Th, 3:30-4pm. Free. See the 4th.

SISKIYOU COUNTY Adoptive Parents Support Group; Yreka. This support group is open to adoptive, foster & relative caregivers. The focus of this group is to share parenting ideas, strategies, successes & to gather support from others in the same parenting situation. All ages. 3rd Th, 9:30-11:30am; thru Sept. 2019. Free. Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 East Lake St. (530)879-3861. Climbing Gym At Shasta Base Camp; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14 & under need parental supervision. Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm. See the 2nd.

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After-School Legos, Crafts & Games; Paradise. Play games, build & design with Legos, make a craft. Bring your imagination & have some fun. Something different each week. This is the place to be at 2:30pm on Friday. All ages welcome. Free. Paradise Branch Library Meeting Room, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Beginning Sign Language Class; Paradise. Dropins welcome. Fri, 10-11am. Free. Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Bilingual Story Garden; Chico. Enjoy stories & songs in English & Spanish for ages 0-5. Fri, 10am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Butte Parent Café; Oroville. A free family night out with dinner & good conversation. A place to meet other community members in a relaxed environment. Childcare provided. All ages. 3rd Fri, 6-8pm. Oroville YMCA, 1684 Robinson St. (530)899-4940. Complexions Contemporary Ballet; Chico. Featured on “So You Think You Can Dance,” Complexions Contemporary Ballet combines technical precision, power & passion in this evening of dance. All ages. 7:30pm. $15-$42. Laxson Auditorium, 400 W. 1st St. (530) 898-6333. Family Movie Night: Hocus Pocus; Chico. Bring the kiddos in their jammies & snuggle up to watch a festive Halloween movie. Arrive at 5pm to meet the Sanderson sisters. Bring low-back chairs &/or blankets. No outside food or drink; most food court restaurants offer movie-night deals. All ages. 3rd Fri, 7-9pm. Free. Chico Mall, 1950 E. 20th St.; movie shown near Dick’s Sporting Goods. (530)3430706. 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 Fri, 10am-12pm. $15 (members $5); siblings +$1. Athletic Horizons, 415 Otterson Dr. (530)893-4967. Hooks & Needlers Sewing Circle; Paradise. For those who love to knit & crochet; bring your projects. All ages. Fri, 12pm. Free. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. “Our House” Theatre Production; Chico. Enjoy an evening of laughs as a TV big-shot faced with dwindling ratings makes America’s favorite news anchor host a reality show. All ages. 10/18-20, 7:30pm. $8-$20. Wismer Theatre, 400 W 1st St. (530)898-5152. Storytime; Gridley. Features stories, music & crafting fun for ages 3-5. Fri, 10am. Free. Gridley Branch Library, 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. Teen Night At Cal Skate; Chico. Open to everyone. Bring your friends & have fun roller skating to great music. Dancing may be offered too. All ages. Fri, 7-10:30pm. $7.75 per session, skate rental $2.50$3.50. 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. The Sanderson Sisters At Chico Mall. Meet the famous witches from the movie “Hocus Pocus.” The Sanderson sisters will perform & be available for photos. Stay afterwards for Family Movie Night. All ages. 5-7pm. Free. 1950 E 20th St. (530)570-5509. California Regional Theatre’s Production Of Disney’s “Newsies”; Chico. Based on the 1992 film & inspired by a true story, “Newsies” is the tale of a group of teenaged newspaper sellers from across the city who strike against unfair conditions & fight

for what’s right. All ages. Fri 7:30pm; thru 10/21. See the 5th. Dollar Night At Chico Cheer All Stars Gym; Chico. $1 = 1.5 hours of fun. Use the gym & equipment to play, tumble or perfect your cheer skills. Fri, 5-7pm. See the 5th. Growing Together Teens; Chico. A great socialization program for teens with autism & other developmental disabilities. Teens build self-esteem & friendships & learn to become self-advocates. Ages 12-17. Free. Fri, 2:30-5:30pm. See the 5th. Horse Care; Oroville. Feed, pet & groom a great herd of adopted horses. Bring watermelon rinds, carrots or apples to share. All ages. Fri/Sat, 9am-5pm. See the 5th. Mommy & Me Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on explorations with your child in a drop-in Montessoriinspired environment. Includes special activity each day. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. See the 1st. Tiny Tumbling Class; Chico. Children ages 2-8 learn basic tumbling skills & flexibility using a tumble track, spring floor & pit. Fri, 4:30-5pm. See the 5th. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with blacklight bowling & music. Fri, 10pm-1am. See the 5th.

SHASTA COUNTY Read & Discover Storytime; Redding. Focusing on science, discovery & math themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Fri, 10:30am. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Secret Society Of Brick Stackers; Redding. Does your child love Legos? This group is a great time for kids to get together with other kids with diverse abilities who share that affection. Fri, 3:45-4:45pm. Free. Rowell Family Empowerment. 2701 Old Eureka Way, Ste. 2i. (530)226-5129. Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All bikes, categories & ages welcome to participate. Tue & Fri, 6-7pm. See the 2nd. Family Kickboxing Classes; Redding. Bring the whole family for healthy Friday evening fun. 4-5pm. See the 5th. Flip Friday Open Gym; Redding. All ages can practice their skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym with lots of room to play. Ages 0-8, 11am-12pm; ages 8 & up, 8-10pm. See the 5th. Friday Toddler Time At Rare Air Trampoline Park; Redding. A fun way to let your little ones get their wiggles out. The park opens before normal business hours for little ones to jump at their own pace & comfort level. 9-10am & 10-11am. See the 5th. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tue/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 5th. Hawes Farms Haunts; Anderson. Enjoy four Haunts: Field of Screams, Alien Odyssey, Children of the Corn Zombie Hunt & Sinister Work Shop. Enjoy unlimited rides on the Roller Coaster, Bumper Cars, Go Karts & more. All ages. Fri, 6-10pm & Sat, 6-11pm; thru 10/27. See the 5th. Historic Hawes Farms; Anderson. Save money & miss the crowds at family fun nights. Find a pumpkin & ride the rides. Eat, drink & be merry. All ages. Th & Fri. 5-8pm; thru 10/26. See the 4th. Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling, laser light show, music & fun. Fri-Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 5th. “Rocky Horror” Presented By Axiom Repertory Theater; Redding. In this cult classic, newly engaged Brad & Janet become stranded at the eerie mansion of the mad Dr. Frank-N-Furter on the eve of his greatest triumph – the creation of a gorgeous muscled hunk named Rocky. For adults. Th-Sat, 7:30pm; thru 10/30. See the 18th.

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GOING PLACES OCTOBER TEHAMA COUNTY Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multidiscipline class/studio sessions for all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal projects. Th & Fri, 12:30-2:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm; Sat, 12:302:30pm. See the 5th.

20 | SATURDAY BUTTE COUNTY 4th Annual Kids’ Farm Day 2018; Durham. Gather the crew to enjoy this annual, familyfocused event with educational & fun activities like arts & crafts, face painting, hay rides, petting farm animals, picking pumpkins & more. First 50 children can make & take race stick horses at 10am with a horse race at noon! Join North State Parent in celebrating our 26th anniversary with delicious, locally-made cake & for the $75 Golden Ticket Scavenger Hunt! We would love to see you! 10am-4pm. $2-$5. Patrick Ranch Museum, 10381 Midway. (530)342-4359. 43rd Anniversary Gala; Chico. Celebrate 43 years of advocacy with BEC in an awards dinner. Enjoy a beautiful local foods inspired meal prepared by Chico Natural Foods Co-op. All ages. 5-9pm. $50. The Arc Pavilion, 2040 Park Ave. (530)891-6424. BBQ Spooktacular; Oroville. Visit with the wildlife, enjoy this festive event & taste a variety of BBQ food & drinks, live music, costume contest & bounce house. 1-4pm. $20/adults; $10/ child; $50/family pack of 4. Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary & Educational Center, 4995 Durham-Pentz Rd. (928)533-1000. Book Sale; Chico. Find great books at low prices at this fundraising event hosted by Chico Friends of the Library. Sat, 9-11:30am. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Book Sale; Paradise. At this twice-monthly sale, purchase gently-used books at bargain prices. Hosted by Paradise Friends of the Library. 10am3pm. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Chinese Storytime; Chico. Monthly storytime features stories & songs in Chinese. 3rd Sat, 2pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Harvest Fest 2018; Oroville. Support this fundraising event by Bidwell Bar Association & Lake Oroville Visitor Center to fund interpreted educational programs for the community. Enjoy lots of games, prizes, cake walk, food & drinks, handmade items, raffle drawing & more. All ages. 11am-3pm. Free. Lake Oroville Visitor Center, 917 Kelly Ridge Rd. (530)538-2219. Kids Club Craft Workshop; Chico. Kids ages 3 & up can make a creative project to bring home. 10am12pm. $2-$5/class. Michaels, 2041 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. (530)343-1864. Masquerade Ball; Paradise. Come dressed in your gala attire & masks to enjoy live music & DJ, entertainment, appetizers & donation wine & beer bar. Ages 21 & up. 8pm. $15. Positive-I Dance & Circus Center, 8935 Skyway. (831)747-4701. Mommy & Me Art Class; Chico. Mommy & child enjoy a painting class together creating memories & artwork. All ages. 3rd Sat, 10am. $30/pair; $15 additional sib. The Studio 561, 561 East Lindo Ave. (530)370-1285. Nature Walk; 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- to 5-mile walk. Sat, year-round - starts 8am sharp, call to confirm. Meet at Lake Oroville Visitors Center, 917 Kelly Ridge Rd. (530)538-2219. “Our House” Theatre Production; Chico. Enjoy an evening of laughs as a TV big-shot faced with dwindling ratings makes America’s favorite news anchor host a reality show. All ages. 10/20 & 21, 2pm. $8-$20. Wismer Theatre, 400 W 1st St. (530)898-5152.

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Partner/Parent Workshop: Bringing Baby Home; Chico. New & expectant couples will learn positive team parenting tips on parenthood transitions, postbaby partner relationships, parent-baby interactions & postpartum mood disorders. For parents of infants ages 0-3 months. 10/20 & 21: Sat, 9am-4pm & Sun, 9am-1pm. $175/couple. Enloe Mother & Baby Education Center, 251 Cohasset Rd., Suite #120. (530)332-3970. Pull For A Cure; Chico. Want to help fight breast cancer? Form a team of 10 & participate in the Pull. Proceeds fund breast cancer research & the free programs & services provided to breast cancer patients. All ages. 9am-1pm. Chico Mall, 1950 E 20th St. (530)570-5509. Saturday Farmers Market; Chico. Enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, soaps & much more. 7:30am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine. 2nd & Wall St. (530)893-FARM. Saturday Roller Skate Lessons; Chico. Taught by the Chico Artistic Skate Club. All ages welcome. Beginners: 10-10:30am; Intermediate/Adv.: 12:301pm. $5.25 includes skates. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Saturday Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Children of all ages will enjoy this weekly storytime. 11am. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. Toastmaster’s Gavel Club Meeting; Chico. An affiliation of Toastmasters International, Gavel Club gives kids the same experience as a regular Toastmasters Club. The program will help children be assertive & find joy in speaking & active listening. Ages 18 & under. 1st & 3rd Sat, 4:30-5:30pm; thru 2019. Free. Mountain Mike’s Pizza banquet room, 1105 W. 5th St. (530)228-6120. World Famous Comedy Pet Theater; Chico. This show features an amazing cast of housecats, dogs, parrots, geese, mice, even a miniature horse named Diamond. International circus legend award winner

Gregory Popovich brings his European-style physical comedy, acrobats & jugglers, and most importantly his furry cast of animals. All ages. 4pm. $30-$40. El Rey Theater, 230 W. 2nd St. (530)892-1838. Yo-Yo Club Practice; Chico. Develop your yo-yo skills with free lessons & practice. Sat, 12-2pm. Meet in Diamond Alley behind Bird in Hand, 320 Broadway. (530)893-0545. California Regional Theatre’s Production Of Disney’s “Newsies”; Chico. Based on the 1992 film & inspired by a true story, “Newsies” is the tale of a group of teenaged newspaper sellers from across the city who strike against unfair conditions & fight for what’s right. All ages. Sat & Sun, 2pm & 7:30pm; thru 10/21. See the 6th. Horse Care; Oroville. Feed, pet & groom a great herd of adopted horses. Bring watermelon rinds, carrots or apples to share. All ages. Fri/Sat, 9am-5pm. See the 5th. K-8 Grades Math Help; Chico. Kindergarten thru 8th-grade students can enjoy extra help in this math series with credentialed teachers & California State math standards. With a variety of math classes, your child will become a math whiz in no time. Sat, grade times vary; thru 12/15. See the 6th. Roo’s Zoo Kids Skate Session; Chico. Join RollerRoo in a session for kids 10 & under; little ones in strollers welcome. Sat, 10:30am-12:30pm. See the 6th. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with blacklight bowling & music. Sat, 9pm-1am. See the 6th.

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illnesses. All proceeds benefit families. Enjoy raffle, auction & great food. All ages. 4-7:30pm. $12/ adult; $6/child. Sons of Italy, 4850 Cedars Rd. (530)378-2373. A Unique Bourbon & Scotch Whisky Tasting For Jefferson Pipe Band; Redding. Support this nonprofit fundraising event with whisky aficionado Paul Bissett & enjoy a soon-to-be-rare type of bourbon. Enjoy Scotch seminar & samplings. Ages 21 & up. 6:30pm. $50; must pre-reg. St. Luke’s Parish Hall, 1750 Canby Rd. (530) 243-5240. Boulder Bash; Redding. Come in costume to enjoy great family fun. Lots of games including a fantastic cake walk, concession food & snow cones. Halloween carnival tickets avail for 25 cents. All ages. 2-6pm. Free. Boulder Creek School, 505 Springer Dr. (530)215-0277. Family Night Of Enchantment; Anderson. Enjoy an evening of family fun. Mexican dinner, ice cream, drinks, games, sweet walk, train ride, pumpkin patch & fun house. Food avail for purchase. All ages. 6-8pm. $5 (ages 3 & up). Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 3141 St Stephens Dr. (530)357-2416. Gather Redding Farmers Market; Redding Enjoy locally grown goodies from Red Gate Ranch, Loaves Baking, Little Sprouts Micro Farm & more. 9am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine. Little Sprouts Micro Farm, 1043 State St. (530)941-2010. Girl Scouts: Introductory Patch Day; Redding. Girl Scouts get ready to earn a Turtle Bay patch. Establish an appreciation & awareness of California’s North State region & its people through a self-led tour. All ages. 10am-4pm. $15/girl; $8/parent. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)2438850. Hawes Farms Haunts; Anderson. Enjoy four Haunts: Field of Screams, Alien Odyssey, Children of the Corn Zombie Hunt & Sinister Work Shop. Enjoy unlimited rides on the Roller Coaster, Bumper Cars, Go Karts & more. All ages. Fri, 6-10pm & Sat, 6-11pm; thru 10/27. See the 5th. Kids Club Craft Workshop; Redding. Kids ages 3 & up can make a creative project to bring home. 10am-12pm. $2-$5/class. Michaels, 1070 Hilltop Dr. (530)223-9514. Pokémon League; Anderson. Enjoy Pokémon League & experience the fun world of playing games & trading cards. Ages 5 & up. Sat, 2-6pm; thru 12/30. Free. Average Ape Comics & Games, 2325 Balls Ferry Rd. (530)378-5515. Return Of The Salmon Festival; Anderson. Celebrate the 26th annual family event. Visit the Coleman National Fish Hatchery to observe all aspects of salmon spawning operations. Check out over 50 booths with info & activities. Food provided by Black Butte School. 9am-4pm. Park at the Walmart Supercenter off Route 273, free shuttles provided. 24411 Coleman Fish Hatchery Rd. (530)365-8622. Saturday Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Redding. Storytime fun for ages 7 & under. 11am. Free. 1260 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2006. Science Saturday: Let’s Do Chemistry!; Redding. Did you know that everything is made up of chemicals? From tiny hydrogen gas molecules to complicated protein structures – discover how these chemicals interact with their surroundings & learn how chemistry is relevant to our lives. All ages. 11am-3pm. Free for members or with park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Western Days & 2nd Annual Chili Cookoff; Anderson. Come for the day, bring the whole family for a Happy Hoedown time. Register for chili cookoff at Anderson Historical Museum. Prizes for best chili. All ages. 10am-11pm; Chili cookoff 2-6pm. $12.95-$19.95+. Historic Hawes Farms, 21923 Dersch Rd. (530)365-8488. Beat The Heat Open Gym; Redding. Enjoy an airconditioned 10,000 sq. ft. building where all ages can practice their skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym with lots of room to play. Ages 0-8 ($5), 11am-12pm; ages 8 & up ($10). Sat, 12-2pm. See the 6th.

GOING PLACES OCTOBER Creative Adults & Kids By Vital Art; Redding. Enjoy art classes for ages 5-12 & ages 18 & up. Sat. Ages 5-12: 9:30-11:30am; $25. Ages 18 & up: 6-7:30pm; $10-$15; must pre-reg. See the 6th. Family Dance Party By Vital Art; Redding. Get your family ready to groove at this fun dance party for all ages. Sat, 4-5pm. See the 6th. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tue/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. Galaxy Gymnastics Saturday Open Gym For Youth; Redding. Ages 5-14. Sat, 10:30am-12:30pm. See the 6th. Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling, laser light show, music & fun. Fri-Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 5th. “Rocky Horror” Presented By Axiom Repertory Theater; Redding. In this cult classic, newly engaged Brad & Janet become stranded at the eerie mansion of the mad Dr. Frank-N-Furter on the eve of his greatest triumph – the creation of a gorgeous muscled hunk named Rocky. For adults. Th-Sat, 7:30pm; thru 10/30. See the 18th. Saturday Toddler Time At Rare Air Trampoline Park; Redding. Rare Air opens before their normal business hours to let little ones jump at their own pace. 9-10am. See the 6th. Skate & Dance Night; Redding. For tweens & young teens. Sat; skate 7-9pm; dance 9-11pm. See the 6th.

SISKIYOU COUNTY Ballroom Technique Class; Mt. Shasta. Learn ballroom dance techniques from pro instructors. Sat, 9:45-11:45am. See the 6th. Climbing Gym At Shasta Base Camp; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14 & under need parental supervision. Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm. See the 2nd. Pottery Playdate; Mt. Shasta. Enjoy a Saturday morning with your child. Pairs will have fun creating monsters, plates, cups & whatever imaginative projects you have in mind. Ages 5 & up. Sat, 11am1pm. See the 6th.

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Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30pm); Racing on Th (7pm) & Sun (11am). All ages. See the 2nd.

Little Red Hen Meet & Greet Parent Support Group; Chico. Enjoy an evening of respite, fun & food. Provides support & ideas from knowledgeable parents in a light-hearted environment. For parents or caretakers of individuals with developmental disabilities. Ages 18 & up (childcare not provided). 4th Mon, 6-8pm; thru 9/25. Free; must pre-reg. Lifespan Center, 2418 Cohasset Rd. #150. (530)897-0900. Baby & Tots Classes At The Family Place; Paradise. Parents enjoy a sweet morning with their little ones. Mon. 10-11am: Baby & Me class for ages 0-5. 11:30am-12:30pm: Tot Time class for ages 3-5. See the 1st. Lil’ Sprouts Program; Chico. An early intervention program for children with autism that helps develop socialization, behavioral & communication skills. Ages 2-5. Mon, 2-5pm. See the 1st. Mommy & Me Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on explorations with your child in a drop-in Montessoriinspired environment. Includes special activity each day. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. See the 1st.

SHASTA COUNTY Shasta Lake Farmers Market. Shasta Lake Creative Community introduces the first Certified Farmers Market in town. Enjoy healthy food, experience art & culture & support new & upcoming businesses. All ages. Sun, 8am-12pm; thru 12/16. Free. Heritage Roasting Co, 4302 Shasta Dam Blvd. (530)605-1990.

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Babies, Books & Play; Redding. A fun playtime for little ones & their caregivers. Ages 0-2yrs. Mon, 10:30am. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Game Night; Redding. Children of all ages can play board games & video games in the library’s story room. Mon, 4-5:30pm. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Kidfit Classes; Redding. Kids ages 5-10 have a great time moving & playing while increasing flexibility, balance & motor skills. Mon/Th, 4-4:45pm. See the 1st. Move It Monday Open Gym; Redding. All ages can practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym. Ages 0-8, 11am-12pm; ages 8 &

21 | SUNDAY BUTTE COUNTY Free Family Movie; Chico. Come enjoy a film that’s suitable for all ages. Sun, Showtime 2pm. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. “Our House” Theatre Production; Chico. Enjoy an evening of laughs as a TV big-shot faced with dwindling ratings makes America’s favorite news anchor host a reality show. All ages. 10/20 & 21, 2pm. $8-$20. Wismer Theatre, 400 W 1st St. (530)898-5152. California Regional Theatre’s Production Of Disney’s “Newsies”; Chico. Based on the 1992 film & inspired by a true story, “Newsies” is the tale of a group of teenaged newspaper sellers from across the city who strike against unfair conditions & fight for what’s right. All ages. Sun, 2pm & 7:30pm. See the 6th.

TEHAMA COUNTY Preschool Story Hour; Corning. This story hour for preschoolers features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. Mon, 10am. Free. Corning Branch Library, 740 Third St. (530)528-7382. Kids Fitness Classes; Red Bluff. Group fitness classes for ages 4-12 taught in a safe & fun environment. Gets kids moving & promotes motor & social skills, cooperative play, athletic development & healthy habits. Mon/Wed, 4-5pm Wiggle Worms for ages 4-6; 5-6pm Dynamic Development for ages 7-12. See the 1st. Teeter Toddlers Parent-Child Fitness Classes; Red Bluff. Fun parent participation class for ages 18mos-4yrs enhances developmental skills, teaches cooperative play & nurtures parent-child bonding & healthy habits. Mon, 10:30-11:30am. See the 1st.

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TEHAMA COUNTY Dairyville Orchard Festival; Los Molinos. Fun for the whole family. Sample & buy fresh, locally grown nuts, fruits, their famous chocolate-dipped prunes & other products. Enjoy the lil’ farmers corner with children’s activities, entertainment, BBQ, arts & crafts, raffle, silent auction, antique equipment displays & more. 10am4pm. Free. Lassen View Elementary School, 10818 Highway 99E. (530)200-6403. Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multidiscipline class/studio sessions for all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal projects. Th & Fri, 12:30-2:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm; Sat, 12:302:30pm. See the 5th.

up, 7-8pm. See the 1st. 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, & learning how to have fun safely. Ages 0-12. 2-week sessions, Mon/Wed; times vary by level. See the 1st.

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Circle Time At Apple Blossom Baby; Chico. Join the fun with books & stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music making & parachute play. All ages. Tue/Th, 9:15-10am. Free. 1372 Longfellow Ave. (530)345-1617. Crafters Club; Oroville. Bring your project to work on while enjoying the company of other yarn enthusiasts. Tue, 4-6pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Cribbage For Kids; Paradise. Learn how to play this fun board game while polishing your math skills. All ages welcome; geared for grades 1 & up. Th, 3:304:30pm. Free. Paradise Branch Library Children’s Room, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Family Special Needs Potluck & 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 Tue. Dinner provided; bring something extra to share. Potluck 5:30pm; group meets 6-8pm. ARC, 2030 Park Ave. (530)891-5865. Kids Crafternoon; Durham. Fun crafts for kids ages 12 & under (0-5 with adult). 2nd & 4th Tue, 3-5:30pm. Free. Durham Branch Library, 2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835. Parenting Classes; Paradise. Learn techniques, get to know other parents & make friends in the process. All ages. Tue, 9am-12pm or 5:30-8:30pm. Free. The Family Place, 1007 Bille Rd. (530)230-0211. Play Chess; Chico. Learn to play chess with Chico Library teen volunteers. All ages welcome. Tue, 3-5pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Preschool Storytime; Chico. Enjoy stories, songs & crafts. Ages 3-5. Tue, 10am & 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. www.northstateparent.com • October 2018

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Reading Hero Storytime; Oroville. Trained volunteers bring stories alive for kids of all ages. It’s lots of fun. Tue, 3-4pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Seed Library & Seed Preservation Info; Paradise. Learn about Paradise Library’s Seed Library & how to preserve seeds for sharing. 4th Tue, 5-7pm. Free. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. The Mom Spot; Paradise. A place for mothers of preschool age children to connect. Includes speaker, craft, breakfast & free onsite childcare. For ages 0-5 & mothers of preschoolers. 2nd & 4th Tue, 9-11:30am, thru May. Annual $10 reg. fee. Paradise Alliance Church, 6491 Clark Rd. (530)877-7069. Buddin’ Sprouts Program; Chico. A progression of Little Red Hen’s Lil’ Sprouts program, where advanced sensory, socialization, behavioral & communication skills are encouraged for children with autism & other socially related disabilities. Ages 8-12. Tue, 2-5pm. See the 2nd. Cheap Skate Night At Cal Skate; Chico. This fun night of roller skating features weekly themes, games & family hits music. Tue, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 2nd. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on cheerleading skills or prepare to be an All Star. Tue/ Th 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd. Mommy & Me Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on explorations with your child in a drop-in Montessoriinspired environment. Includes special activity each day. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. See the 1st. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30pm); Racing on Th (7pm) & Sun (11am). All ages. See the 2nd.

GLENN COUNTY Preschool Storytime; Willows. Storytime & craft for preschoolers. Tue, 1pm. Free. Willows Public Library, 201 N. Lassen St. (530)934-5156.

SHASTA COUNTY Family Jump Time At Rare Air Trampoline Park; 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 Tue between 2-8pm. $10/person (min. 2 jumpers). 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206. Galaxy Gymnastics Junior Ninja Warrior Class; Redding. Children have a blast with an obstacle-style gymnastics course. Ages 5 & up. Tue, 4pm. $60/ month. 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Read & Sing Storytime; Redding. Storytime, crafts & songs for children of all ages. Tue, 10:30-11:30am. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253.

Storytime; Redding. Celebrate the joys of reading at this weekly storytime in the pediatrics waiting room. Geared for ages 0-5, all ages welcome. Tue, 10-10:30am. Free. Shasta Community Health Center’s Pediatrics waiting room, 1035 Placer St. (530)246-5710. Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All bikes, categories & ages welcome to participate. Tue & Fri, 6-7pm. See the 2nd. Chess Group Fun; Redding. Play chess while instructors observe, advise & facilitate the fun. All ages & levels. Tue, 6-7:30pm. Free. See the 2nd. Energetic Kids Open Gym; Redding. Open gym for all ages to practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym. Tue. Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome), 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up, 7-8pm. See the 2nd. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tue/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. Prenatal Yoga; Redding. Classes are uniquely designed for pregnancy & taught by a certified instructor. Tue/Th, 4:15-5:15pm. See the 2nd. Shasta Rock After-School Club; Redding. A class where children learn new climbing skills & cultivate all climbing skills. Ages 6-14. Tue (ages 6-9) or Th (ages 9-14), 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd.

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Babies Love Books Storytime; Chico. Enjoy this special storytime. Ages 18mos & under. Wed, 1111:30am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Bittie Baby & Me: Quality Childcare; Chico. This class series promotes infant wellness & safety with current info - new topic each week. 10:30am-12pm. $20/class (free if you delivered at Enloe). Enloe’s Mother & Baby Education Center, 251 Cohasset Rd, Suite 120. (530)332-3970. Chico Wednesday Farmers Market. Enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, soaps & much more. 7:30am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine. North Valley Plaza, Pillsbury Rd. (530)893-FARM. Kids Activity Time; Gridley. Come enjoy a fun activity designed just for kids. Wed, 3pm. Free. Gridley Branch Library, 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. Kooky Birds Skate Lesson & Session; Chico. Young skaters can join a group roller skating class & have fun skating after. Taught by a certified instructor from the Chico Artistic Skate Club. Ages 8 & under. Wed, 9:3011am. $5.50, includes skates (parents skate free). Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Reading Hero Storytime; Oroville. Trained volunteers bring stories alive for kids of all ages. Wed, 3-4pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Tiny Tots; Paradise. Expecting or have a child 0-24mos? Come meet other parents, let your baby socialize, learn about infant & child massage, enjoy craft activities, & talk about parenting. Wed, 10:1510:45am. Free. The Family Place, 1007 Bille Rd. (530)230-0211. TK Circle Time At Apple Blossom Baby; Chico. Join the fun with books & stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music making & parachute play. Ages 3-6. Wed,4:15-5pm. Free. 1372 Longfellow Ave. (530)345-1617. Butte Homeschoolers Park Day; Paradise. All homeschoolers welcome. Wed, 10am. Free. See the 3rd. Stroller Strides; Chico. A total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking & intervals of strength & body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller & the environment. Instructors weave songs & activities into the routine designed to entertain & engage baby, while moms are led through a series of exercises specific to their role as mom. All ages. Mon-Th, 9:15am; thru 10/30. See the 1st.

GLENN COUNTY Crafty Kids; Willows. Children get creative at this fun weekly event with make-&-take crafting activities. Ages 7 & up. Wed, drop in anytime between 1-4pm. Free. Willows Public Library, 201 N. Lassen St. (530)934-5156. Preschool Storytime; Willows. Storytime & craft for preschoolers. Wed, 11am. Free. Willows Public Library, 201 N. Lassen St. (530)934-5156. Storytime; Orland. Children’s storytime with music & a related craft. All ages. Wed, 11am. Free. Orland Free Library, 333 Mill St. (530)865-1640.

SHASTA COUNTY Cake Decorating; Redding. This class offers the basics of cake decoration & is ideal for a beginner or a student looking to advance current basic skills. Ages 12 & up. 6-9pm. $45; must pre-reg. Aunt Bee’s Kitchen, 1213 C St. (530)262-3338. Parent Café - Family Traditions; Redding. This fun & family friendly event allows parents & caregivers to help each other strengthen their families with intimate, energetic conversations where moms, dads & caregivers build from each other’s experiences to solve problems that could affect their own families. Parents will make new friends, share ideas & learn about community resources. Ages 0-12 & their

parents/caregivers; childcare is offered to the first 25 children who rsvp. 5:30-8pm; must pre-reg. Free. Shasta Meadows Elementary School, 2825 Yana Ave. (530)242-2020. Preschool Storytime; Burney. Preschoolers hear great children’s stories & enjoy a craft. Ages 0-5 & their caregivers. Wed, 11am-12pm. Free. Burney Library, 37038 Siskiyou St. (530)335-4317. Read & Play Storytime; Redding. This innovative storytime focuses on sensory practices. Children of all ages welcome, especially those with special needs. Wed, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Alateen Meeting; Redding. Support group for ages 12-20 affected by someone else’s drinking. Wed, 6:30-7:30pm. See the 3rd. Beginning & Advanced Athletes Open Gym; Redding. Ages 8 & up can practice their gymnastics, cheerleading, ninja & parkour skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym. Wed, 7-8pm. See the 3rd. 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 3rd. Square Dancing With Prairie Squares; Anderson. Bring the family or sneak away for some old fashion square dancing fun. First hour beginners encouraged to come & learn then welcome to stay. All ages. Wed, 7pm; thru July 2019. See the 3rd. 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, & learning how to have fun safely. Ages 0-12. 2-week sessions, Mon/Wed; times vary by level. See the 1st. Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy docentled walks to view & learn more about wild horses & burros. All ages. Wed/Sat, 10am-4pm. Free. See the 3rd.

SISKIYOU COUNTY Songs, Stories & Puppets!; Mt. Shasta. Children ages 0-5 enjoy fun stories & sing along to music, plus every 4th Wed watch puppets act out a story. Adult must accompany young children. Wed, 10:30am. Free. Mt. Shasta Branch Library, 515 East Alma St. (530)926-2031. Ballroom Dance Classes: Beginning/ Intermediate; Mt. Shasta. Learn the smooth & quickstep dances & how to lead or follow. Wed, 6:457:45pm. See the 3rd. Climbing Gym At Shasta Base Camp; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14 & under need parental supervision. Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm. See the 2nd. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic & fun, develops coordination, flexibility, strength, martial arts skills & manners. Ages 4 & up: Mon-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tue/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: Mon/Wed, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.

TEHAMA COUNTY Preschool Story Hour; Red Bluff. This story hour features themed stories & an accompanying activity or craft. Wed, 9:30am. Free. Red Bluff Branch Library, 545 Diamond Ave. (530)527-0604. Kids Fitness Classes; Red Bluff. Group fitness classes for ages 4-12 taught in a safe & fun environment. Gets kids moving & promotes motor & social skills, cooperative play, athletic development & healthy habits. Mon/Wed, 4-5pm Wiggle Worms for ages 4-6; 5-6pm Dynamic Development for ages 7-12. See the 1st.

25 | THURSDAY BUTTE COUNTY After-School Storytime; Chico. Stories & crafts for ages 12 & under. Th, 3pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.

GOING PLACES OCTOBER Circle Time At Apple Blossom Baby; Chico. Join the fun with books & stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music making & parachute play. All ages. Tue/Th, 9:15-10am. Free. 1372 Longfellow Ave. (530)345-1617. Infant/Pediatric CPR Class; Chico. Learn infant/ child CPR techniques & how to make your child’s environment safe & prevent the most common childhood accidents. 5-7pm. Adults only. $45/person, must pre-reg. Enloe Mother & Baby Education Center, 251 Cohasset Rd., Ste. 120. (530)332-3970. Open Play Sessions At Children’s Discovery Playhouse; Paradise. Get ready to play with your child again in themed play areas, including grocery store, veterinary clinic, bakery, theater stage & farm. Ages 6mos-9yrs. Fri & Sat, 10-11:30am or 12:302pm. $5/child (adult free); drop-ins welcome. 5923 Clark Rd., Ste. B & C. (530)712-1050. Storytime; Durham. Stories, songs & activities for children. Ages 0-5. Th, 10am. Free. Durham Branch Library, 2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835. Storytime; Paradise. Nurture your child’s love for reading through stories & songs while making new friends. Ages 5 & under. Th, 10am. Free. Paradise Branch Library Meeting Room, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Toddler Storytime; Chico. Stories, songs & action rhymes. Ages 0-3. Th, 10am & 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Butte Homeschoolers Park Day; Chico. All homeschoolers welcome. Th, 1-4pm. Free. See the 4th. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on cheerleading skills or prepare to be an All Star. Tue/ Th 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30pm); Racing on Th (7pm) & Sun (11am). All ages. See the 2nd.

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

Oct 25, at www.jstart.org. The book is available in English & Spanish; Jumpstart offers discounts for group & classroom book purchases at their website. Read & Create Storytime; Redding. Focusing on art themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Th, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Come Jump & Play!; Redding. Enjoy open gym time where all ages can practice their skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym with lots of room to play. Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome), 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up, 7-8pm; Th. See the 4th. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tue/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. Historic Hawes Farms; Anderson. Save money & miss the crowds at family fun nights. Find a pumpkin & ride the rides. Eat, drink & be merry. All ages. Th & Fri. 5-8pm; thru 10/26. See the 4th. Kidfit Classes; Redding. Kids ages 5-10 have a great time moving & playing while increasing flexibility, balance & motor skills. Mon/Th, 4-4:45pm. See the 1st. Kids Kung Fu; Anderson. Students will learn to take instruction, develop self-control & coordination, improve balance & become physically fit while having fun. Ages 4 & up. Th, 5:30-6:15pm (ages 4-8); 6:15-7:00pm (ages 9 & up). See the 4th. Prenatal Yoga; Redding. Classes are uniquely designed for pregnancy & taught by a certified instructor. Tue/Th, 4:15-5:15pm. See the 2nd. “Rocky Horror” Presented By Axiom Repertory Theater; Redding. In this cult classic, newly engaged Brad & Janet become stranded at the eerie mansion of the mad Dr. Frank-N-Furter on the eve of his greatest triumph – the creation of a gorgeous muscled hunk named Rocky. For adults. Th-Sat, 7:30pm; thru 10/30. See the 18th.

Adult Dodgeball At Sun Oaks; Redding. Gather your team & come dressed in costume to play a great game of dodgeball in support of Haven Humane Society. All proceeds raised go to Haven Humane. For adults. 6pm. $75/team of 8-10 players. Sun Oaks Tennis & Fitness, 3452 Argyle Rd. (530)221-4405. Advanced Lampwork Beadmaking; Redding. This course teaches intermediate techniques including pulling stringers & twists, encasing, fit-work, enamels, silver foil & wire. Ages 18 & up. Th, 5:308:30pm; thru 11/8. $85; must pre-reg. Shasta Gem & Mineral Society, 6471 Airport Rd. (530)238-0663. Anderson Library Storytime: Read For The Record; Anderson. Enjoy this year’s read for the record book, “Maybe Something Beautiful” with guest reader & principal Don Ray. School supplies provided by Anderson Walmart. Crafts & a copy of the book provided by First 5 Shasta. 3:30pm. Free. 3200 W. Center St. (530)365-7685. Beginning Wire Wrapping; Redding. Students learn to create intricate silver wire jewelry with a professional finish. Ages 16 & up. Th, 5:30-8:30pm; thru 11/8. $85; must pre-reg. Shasta Gem & Mineral Society, 6471 Airport Rd. (530)238-0663. Buddy Sleepover At The Redding Library; Redding. Come in your PJs to a special story time & bring your favorite doll, stuffed animal or toy. Let your buddy sleep over, then pick them up the next day. All ages. 6-7pm. Free. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Good Grief Suicide Loss Support Group; Redding. 2nd & 4th Th, 5:30-7pm. Lotus Center, 3290 Bechelli Lane. (530)440-6033. Little Explorers: Bugging Out; Redding. What do bugs do besides tickle your skin? Learn more about these small crawlers. For ages 2-5 & their caregivers. Th, 10-11am. Free for members or with park admission, $12-$16. Turtle Bay Exploration Park Mill Building, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. National Reading Event. Jumpstart’s national campaign, Read for the Record, encourages millions of children & adults to celebrate literacy by reading the same book on the same day. Pledge to read author Isabel Campoy & Theresa Howell’s adorable book “Maybe Something Beautiful” together on Please say you saw it in North State Parent magazine. This helps us grow!

Shasta Rock After-School Club; Redding. A class where children learn new climbing skills & cultivate all climbing skills. Ages 6-14. Tue (ages 6-9) or Th (ages 9-14), 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd. Storytime At Anderson Family Health; Anderson. Celebrate the joys of reading at this weekly storytime in the waiting room. For ages 0-5. Th, 3:30-4pm. Free. See the 4th.

SISKIYOU COUNTY Climbing Gym At Shasta Base Camp; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14 & under need parental supervision. Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm. See the 2nd. Intermediate/Advanced Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta. January is Samba. Fun, supportive environment develops technique & skills at the intermediate level. Solo dancers welcome. Th, 6:457:45pm. See the 4th. Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic & fun, develops coordination, flexibility, strength, martial arts skills & manners. Ages 4 & up: Mon-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. Pre-teens & teens: Tue/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: Mon/Wed, 5:30-7pm. See the 1st.

TEHAMA COUNTY Western Open Fiddle Championships; Red Bluff. For 36 years the Western Open has provided a 3-day motivational showcase for hundreds of youngsters who practice all year for this event. Come hear the toe-tapping old-time tunes. You can “fiddle around,” yourself as old friends & new get together in a wholesome family atmosphere. Check out the fiddle, picking & piano competitions. All ages. 10/25-27; today 6pm. $8/daily; $25/3-day event. Red Bluff Elks Lodge, 355 Gilmore Rd. (530)527-6127.

26 | FRIDAY BUTTE COUNTY After-School Legos, Crafts & Games; Paradise. Play games, build & design with Legos, make a craft. Bring your imagination & have some fun. Something different each week. This is the place to be at 2:30pm on Fridays. All ages welcome. Free. Paradise Branch Library Meeting Room, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Beginning Sign Language Class; Paradise. Dropins welcome. Fri, 10-11am. Free. Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Bilingual Story Garden; Chico. Enjoy stories & songs in English & Spanish for ages 0-5. Fri, 10am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Butte Parent Café; Gridley. A free family night out with dinner & good conversation. A place to meet other community members in a relaxed environment. Childcare provided. All ages. 4th Friday, 6-8pm. Location TBD, call for info. (530)899-4940. Cirque Mechanics: 42 FT; Chico. Strongmen, aerialists, acrobats, a galloping mechanical metal horse & some clowning around await in this “how’d’ they do that?” performance. All ages. 7:30pm. $15$48. Laxson Auditorium, 400 W. 1st St. (530)8986333. Hooks & Needlers Sewing Circle; Paradise. For those who love to knit & crochet; bring your projects. All ages. Fri, 12pm. Free. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Storytime; Gridley. Features stories, music & crafting fun for ages 3-5. Fri, 10am. Free. Gridley Branch Library, 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. Teen Night At Cal Skate; Chico. Open to everyone. Bring your friends & have fun roller skating to great music. Dancing may be offered too. All ages. Fri, 7-10:30pm. $7.75 per session, skate rental $2.50$3.50. 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Dollar Night At Chico Cheer All Stars Gym; Chico. $1 = 1.5 hours of fun. Use the gym & equipment to play, tumble or perfect your cheer skills. Fri, 5-7pm. See the 5th. Growing Together Teens; Chico. A great socialization program for teens with autism & other developmental disabilities. Teens build self-esteem & friendships & learn to become self-advocates. Ages 12-17. Fri, 2:30-5:30pm. See the 5th. Horse Care; Oroville. Feed, pet & groom a great herd of adopted horses. Bring watermelon rinds, carrots or apples to share. All ages. Fri/Sat, 9am-5pm. See the 5th. Mommy & Me Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on explorations with your child in a drop-in Montessoriinspired environment. Includes special activity each day. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. See the 1st. Tiny Tumbling Class; Chico. Children ages 2-8 learn basic tumbling skills & flexibility using a tumble track, spring floor & pit. Fri, 4:30-5pm. See the 5th. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with blacklight bowling & music. Fri, 10pm-1am. See the 5th.

SHASTA COUNTY Boiling Waterbath-Steam Canning; Redding. This class introduces boiling water & atmospheric steam canning as safe methods to preserve fruits, sauces, salsas, pickles & other tasty treats. Ages 12 & up. 6-9pm. $50; must pre-reg. Aunt Bee’s Kitchen, 1213 C St. (530)225-4095. Read & Discover Storytime; Redding. Focusing on science, discovery & math themes, this storytime welcomes children of all ages. Fri, 10:30am. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Secret Society Of Brick Stackers; Redding. Does your child love Legos? This group is a great time for kids to get together with other kids with diverse abilities who share that affection. Fri, 3:45-4:45pm. Free. Rowell Family Empowerment. 2701 Old Eureka Way, Ste. 2i. (530)226-5129. www.northstateparent.com • October 2018

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Show off your costume & celebrate the spooky holiday with treats, games & lots of fun at the Museum Monster Mayhem in Chico. See the 27th. (Butte County)

Smash Cup 2018; Redding. Redding Youth Soccer League in conjunction with Nor-Cal Think Pink will be presenting a tournament to spread awareness & raise funds for breast cancer. 3-game minimum. All ages. 10/26-28, tournament times vary. Fees vary; each tournament fee contains donation for Nor-Cal Think Pink. California Soccer Park, 9800 Old Oregon Trail. (530)221-2344. Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All bikes, categories & ages welcome to participate. Tue & Fri, 6-7pm. See the 2nd. Family Kickboxing Classes; Redding. Bring the whole family for healthy Friday evening fun. 4-5pm. See the 5th. Flip Friday Open Gym; Redding. All ages can practice their skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym with lots of room to play. Ages 0-8, 11am-12pm; ages 8 & up, 8-10pm. See the 5th. Friday Toddler Time At Rare Air Trampoline Park; Redding. A fun way to let your little ones get their wiggles out. The park opens before normal business hours for little ones to jump at their own pace & comfort level. 9-10am & 10-11am. See the 5th. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tue/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. Hawes Farms Haunts; Anderson. Enjoy four Haunts: Field of Screams, Alien Odyssey, Children of the Corn Zombie Hunt & Sinister Work Shop. Enjoy unlimited rides on the Roller Coaster, Bumper Cars, Go Karts & more. All ages. Fri, 6-10pm & Sat, 6-11pm; thru 10/27. See the 5th. Historic Hawes Farms; Anderson. Save money & miss the crowds at family fun nights. Find a pumpkin & ride the rides. Eat, drink & be merry. All ages. Th & Fri. 5-8pm; thru 10/26. See the 4th. Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling, laser light show, music & fun. Fri-Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 5th. “Rocky Horror” Presented By Axiom Repertory Theater; Redding. In this cult classic, newly engaged Brad & Janet become stranded at the eerie mansion of the mad Dr. Frank-N-Furter on the eve of his greatest triumph – the creation of a gorgeous muscled hunk named Rocky. For adults. Th-Sat, 7:30pm; thru 10/30. See the 18th.

TEHAMA COUNTY Laurie Lewis Concert; Red Bluff. Come hear a folk artist fiddling sensation in concert kicking off the Western Open Fiddle Championships. Includes special guests Clinton Pelletier on guitar & Kimberly

Holmes on piano. 7:30pm. $15, ages 12 & under free with paying adult. Red Bluff Elks Lodge, 355 Gilmore Rd. (530)527-6127. Western Open Fiddle Championships; Red Bluff. For 36 years the Western Open has provided a 3-day motivational showcase for hundreds of youngsters who practice all year for this event. Come hear the toe-tapping old-time tunes. You can “fiddle around,” yourself as old friends & new get together in a wholesome family atmosphere. Check out the fiddle, picking & piano competitions. All ages. 10/25-27; today 6pm. $8/daily; $25/3-day event. Red Bluff Elks Lodge, 355 Gilmore Rd. (530)527-6127. Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multidiscipline class/studio sessions for all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal projects. Th & Fri, 12:30-2:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm; Sat, 12:302:30pm. See the 5th.

27 | SATURDAY BUTTE COUNTY Halloween Costume Contest; Chico. Chico Mall hosts its annual Halloween costume contest with special appearances from Anna & Kristoff from the movie Frozen. Prizes will be awarded for each age category. Ages 12 & under. 2pm. Free. 1950 E 20th St. (530)570-5509.

Innovative Preschool Carnival; Chico. Enjoy silent auction, raffle, food & drinks, ice cream bake sale & cake walk, t-shirts & of course carnival games! Stop by the North State Parent booth to say hello! Proceeds benefit children with & without special needs. All ages. 11am-3pm. Free; tickets avail for purchase. Loma Vista School, 2404 Marigold Ave. (530)343-2028. Jazz X-Press: And This One Time At Jazz Camp; Chico. Reaching out to NorCal schools, alumni will teach & create a jazz camp for young jazzers. The week culminates with a concert with Jazz X-Press, guest high schools & guest artists. All ages. 7:30pm. $6-$18. Harlen Adams Theatre, 400 W 1st St. (530)898-5152. Halloween Party At Kids Park; Chico. Drop off your child & let them enjoy this 10th annual party in costume full of festive fun like trickor-treating & candy, costume prizes, fun games & more. Ages 2-12. 5:30-9pm. $8/child; $12/2 children; add'l $3 per child after 2 children. 2477 Forest Ave. (530)894-6800. Kids Club Craft Workshop; Chico. Kids ages 3 & up can make a creative project to bring home. 10am12pm. $2-$5/class. Michaels, 2041 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. (530)343-1864. Museum Monster Mayhem; Chico. Let the ghoul-times roll with spooky fun & games. Enjoy some tricks & treats, hands-on arts & crafts, games & don’t forget to come dressed in your costumes. Ages 2-12. 11am-3pm. Free. CSU, Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology, 400 W 1st St. (530)898-5397. Nature Walk; 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- to 5-mile walk. Sat, year-round - starts 8am sharp, call to confirm. Free. Meet at Lake Oroville Visitors Center, 917 Kelly Ridge Rd. (530)538-2219. Saturday Farmers Market; Chico. Enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, soaps & much more. 7:30am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine. 2nd & Wall St. (530)893-FARM. Saturday Roller Skate Lessons; Chico. Taught by the Chico Artistic Skate Club. All ages welcome. Beginners: 10-10:30am; Intermediate/Adv.: 12:301pm. $5.25 includes skates. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Saturday Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Children of all ages will enjoy this weekly storytime. 11am. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494. StoryTail Tutors; Chico. Wonderful program for beginning, struggling or reluctant readers. Children ages 5-11 read to trained, certified therapy dogs in a relaxing environment. 4th Sat, 2pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.

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Yo-Yo Club Practice; Chico. Develop your yo-yo skills with free lessons & practice. Sat, 12-2pm. Meet in Diamond Alley behind Bird in Hand, 320 Broadway. (530)893-0545. Horse Care; Oroville. Feed, pet & groom a great herd of adopted horses. Bring watermelon rinds, carrots or apples to share. All ages. Fri/Sat, 9am-5pm. See the 5th. K-8 Grades Math Help; Chico. Kindergarten thru 8th-grade students can enjoy extra help in this math series with credentialed teachers & California State math standards. With a variety of math classes, your child will become a math whiz in no time. Sat, grade times vary; thru 12/15. See the 6th. Roo’s Zoo Kids Skate Session; Chico. Join RollerRoo in a session for kids 10 & under; little ones in strollers welcome. Sat, 10:30am-12:30pm. See the 6th. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with blacklight bowling & music. Sat, 9pm-1am. See the 6th.

SHASTA COUNTY Book Harvest; Redding. Come enjoy the 11th annual fall festival at the Redding Library. This fall-themed carnival includes crafts, giveaways, Halloween dress up & Great-Pumpkin fun. All ages. 10am-12pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Cookie Decorating For Kids; Redding. In this fun, hands-on class, you’ll master the surprisingly simple techniques for transforming royal icing & sugar cookies into edible art. Ages 5-18. 1-3pm. $35; must pre-reg. Aunt Bee’s Kitchen, 1213 C St. (530)2623338. Gather Redding Farmers Market; Redding. Enjoy locally grown goodies from Red Gate Ranch, Loaves Baking, Little Sprouts Micro Farm & more. 9am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine. Little Sprouts Micro Farm, 1043 State St. (530)941-2010. Harry Potter Halloween Carnival; Redding. Enjoy the Hogwarts extravaganza with games, costume parade, themed food & more. 5-9pm. $5/person; $20/family; Muggles ages 3 & under free. MLK Center, 1815 Sheridan St. (928)225-4095. Harvest Festival; Redding. Enjoy safe fun with your child today. Enjoy pumpkins, bakes sales, popcorn & hot cider, jump house visits with Johnny Appleseed, hayrides, games & fun prizes. Ages 3-12. 1-5pm. Free. Trinity Lutheran Early Learning Center, 2440 Hilltop Dr. (530)221-6686. Kids Club Craft Workshop; Redding. Kids ages 3 & up can make a creative project to bring home. 10am-12pm. $2-$5/class. Michaels, 1070 Hilltop Dr. (530)223-9514. Pokémon League; Anderson. Enjoy Pokémon League & experience the fun world of playing games & trading cards. Ages 5 & up. Sat, 2-6pm; thru 12/30. Free. Average Ape Comics & Games, 2325 Balls Ferry Rd. (530)378-5515. 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 Sat, 9:15-10:15am. Free. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Saturday Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Redding. Come enjoy storytime fun. Ages 7 & under. 11am. Free. 1260 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2006. Sensory Hour At The Museum; Redding. Sensory Hour at the Museum is an exclusive event for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders & their families. Children with a variety of sensory differences enjoy a comfortable environment with lights dimmed, minimal sounds & a relaxed atmosphere. Families welcome to stay remainder of the day to explore park. All ages. 9-10am. Free; must pre-reg. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Smash Cup 2018; Redding. Redding Youth Soccer League in conjunction with Nor-Cal Think Pink will be presenting a tournament to spread awareness & raise funds for breast cancer. 3-game minimum. All ages. 10/26-28, tournament times vary. Fees vary; each tournament fee contains donation for Nor-Cal

GOING PLACES OCTOBER Think Pink. California Soccer Park, 9800 Old Oregon Trail. (530)221-2344. St. Joseph Parish Fall Festival; Redding. Annual carnival & Halloween party featuring games & “trunk-or-treating” included with admission; bring extra cash for train rides, desserts & a go at the dunk tank. Stay for dinner; choice of tri-tip sandwiches, hamburgers or hot dogs. Dessert contest with prizes for best dessert. All ages. 5-8pm. $5/person, ages 4 & under free. St. Joseph School, 2460 Gold St. (530)243-2302. Tree Of Life Fall Festival; Anderson. An afternoon of family fun with carnival games, cupcake walk, kids races, face painting & bounce house. Food & drinks for purchase. Raffle tickets for purchase with lots of great prizes. Ages 2-12. 4-7pm. Free. Tree of Life International Charter School, 19415 Jacqueline St. (530)378-7040. Walk With The Horticulture Manager; Redding. Bring your notebooks & cameras for this participantdriven program. Stroll through the gardens with frequent stops for discussions about plants. Meet at the West Entrance of Gardens. All ages. 10-11am. Free for members or with park admission, $12-$16; $3 non-members. McConnell Arboretum & Botanical gardens, 1135 Arboretum Dr. (530) 243-8850. Beat The Heat Open Gym; Redding. Enjoy an airconditioned 10,000 sq. ft. building where all ages can practice their skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym with lots of room to play. Ages 0-8 ($5), 11am-12pm; ages 8 & up ($10). Sat, 12-2pm. See the 6th. Creative Adults & Kids By Vital Art; Redding. Enjoy art classes for ages 5-12 & ages 18 & up. Sat. Ages 5-12: 9:30-11:30am; $25. Ages 18 & up: 6-7:30pm; $10-$15; must pre-reg. See the 6th. Family Dance Party By Vital Art; Redding. Get your family ready to groove at this fun dance party for all ages. Sat, 4-5pm. See the 6th. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tue/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. Galaxy Gymnastics Saturday Open Gym For Youth; Redding. Ages 5-14. Sat, 10:30am-12:30pm. See the 6th. Hawes Farms Haunts; Anderson. Enjoy four Haunts: Field of Screams, Alien Odyssey, Children of the Corn Zombie Hunt & Sinister Work Shop. Enjoy unlimited rides on the Roller Coaster, Bumper Cars, Go Karts & more. All ages. Fri, 6-10pm & Sat, 6-11pm; thru 10/27. See the 5th. Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling, laser light show, music & fun. Fri-Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 5th. “Rocky Horror” Presented By Axiom Repertory Theater; Redding. In this cult classic, newly engaged Brad & Janet become stranded at the eerie mansion of the mad Dr. Frank-N-Furter on the eve of his greatest triumph – the creation of a gorgeous muscled hunk named Rocky. For adults. Th-Sat, 7:30pm; thru 10/30. See the 18th. Saturday Toddler Time At Rare Air Trampoline Park; Redding. Rare Air opens before their normal business hours to let little ones jump at their own pace. 9-10am. See the 6th. Skate & Dance Night; Redding. For tweens & young teens. Sat; skate 7-9pm; dance 9-11pm. See the 6th. Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy docentled walks to view & learn more about wild horses & burros. All ages. Wed/Sat, 10am-4pm. Free. See the 3rd.

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

Ballroom Technique Class; Mt. Shasta. Learn ballroom dance techniques from pro instructors. Sat, 9:45-11:45am. See the 6th. Climbing Gym At Shasta Base Camp; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14 & under need parental supervision. Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm. See the 2nd. Pottery Playdate; Mt. Shasta. Enjoy a Saturday morning with your child. Pairs will have fun creating monsters, plates, cups & whatever imaginative projects you have in mind. Ages 5 & up. Sat, 11am1pm. See the 6th.

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TEHAMA COUNTY Kids' Spooktacular; Red Bluff. Northern California Child Development, Inc. presents a fun time for the entire family. Enjoy costume contest, Chico Nature visits, laser tag, trick-or-treats, face painting, spooky story hour, food for purchase & more. All ages. 10am-2pm. Free. Red Bluff River Park, 555 Washington St. (530)529-1500. Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multidiscipline class/studio sessions for all ages & skill levels; includes time to work on personal projects. Th & Fri, 12:30-2:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm; Sat, 12:302:30pm. See the 5th.

28 | SUNDAY BUTTE COUNTY Free Family Movie; Chico. Come enjoy a film that’s suitable for all ages. Sun, showtime 2pm. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Mariachi Herencia De México; Chico. Featuring students from Chicago’s immigrant barrios on stage, this energetic young ensemble traces its heritage & highlights its music as the newest of new mariachi.

Shasta Lake Farmers Market. Shasta Lake Creative Community introduces the first Certified Farmers Market in town. Enjoy healthy food, experience art & culture & support new & upcoming businesses. All ages. Sun, 8am-12pm; thru 12/16. Free. Heritage Roasting Co, 4302 Shasta Dam Blvd. (530)605-1990. Smash Cup 2018; Redding. Redding Youth Soccer League in conjunction with Nor-Cal Think Pink will be presenting a tournament to spread awareness & raise funds for breast cancer. 3-game minimum. All ages. Tournament times vary. Fees vary; each tournament fee contains donation for Nor-Cal Think Pink. California Soccer Park, 9800 Old Oregon Trail. (530)221-2344.

29 | MONDAY BUTTE COUNTY ASCAB Capoeira; Chico. In Capoeira two players move against each other to music, throwing kicks, cartwheels & escapes to make fluid martial arts movements appear to be a dance. Ages 8 & up.

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SISKIYOU COUNTY Western Open Fiddle Championships; Red Bluff. For 36 years the Western Open has provided a 3-day motivational showcase for hundreds of youngsters who practice all year for this event. Come hear the toe-tapping old-time tunes. You can “fiddle around” yourself as old friends & new get together in a wholesome family atmosphere. Check out the fiddle, picking & piano competitions. All ages. 10/25-27; today 6pm. $8/ daily; $25/3-day event. Red Bluff Elks Lodge, 355 Gilmore Rd. (530)527-6127.

All ages. 7:30pm. $15-$36. Laxson Auditorium, 400 W. 1st St. (530) 898-6333. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30pm); Racing on Th (7pm) & Sun (11am). All ages. See the 2nd.

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Mon, 7pm. $5. Chico Seishindo, 1108 Mangrove Ave. (928)600-9189. Circle Time At Apple Blossom Baby; Chico. Join the fun with books & stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music making & parachute play. All ages. Mon, 3:15-4pm. Free. 1372 Longfellow Ave. (530)345-1617. Baby & Tots Classes At The Family Place; Paradise. Parents enjoy a sweet morning with their little ones. Mon. 10-11am: Baby & Me class for ages 0-5. 11:30am-12:30pm: Tot Time class for ages 3-5. See the 1st. Lil’ Sprouts Program; Chico. An early intervention program for children with autism that helps develop socialization, behavioral & communication skills. Ages 2-5. Mon, 2-5pm. See the 1st. Mommy & Me Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on explorations with your child in a drop-in Montessori-inspired environment. Includes special activity each day. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. See the 1st.

GLENN COUNTY Adoptive Parents Support Group; Orland. This support group is open to adoptive, foster & relative caregivers. The focus of this group is to share parenting ideas, strategies, successes & to gather support from others in the same parenting situation. Childcare & dinner provided. All ages. Mon, 5:307:30pm; thru Sept. 2019. Free. First Lutheran Church, 19 Colusa St. (530)879-3861.

SHASTA COUNTY Babies, Books & Play; Redding. A fun playtime for little ones & their caregivers. Ages 0-2yrs. Mon, 10:30am. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Game Night; Redding. Children of all ages can play board games & video games in the library’s story room. Mon, 4-5:30pm. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Kidfit Classes; Redding. Kids ages 5-10 have a great time moving & playing while increasing flexibility, balance & motor skills. Mon/Th, 4-4:45pm. See the 1st. Move It Monday Open Gym; Redding. All ages can practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym. Ages 0-8, 11am-12pm; ages 8 & up, 7-8pm. See the 1st. 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, & learning how to have fun safely. Ages 0-12. 2-week sessions, Mon/Wed; times vary by level. See the 1st.

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GOING PLACES OCTOBER Kids Fitness Classes; Red Bluff. Group fitness classes for ages 4-12 taught in a safe & fun environment. Gets kids moving & promotes motor & social skills, cooperative play, athletic development & healthy habits. Mon/Wed, 4-5pm Wiggle Worms for ages 4-6; 5-6pm Dynamic Development for ages 7-12. See the 1st. Teeter Toddlers Parent-Child Fitness Classes; Red Bluff. Fun parent participation class for ages 18mos-4yrs enhances developmental skills, teaches cooperative play & nurtures parent-child bonding & healthy habits. Mon, 10:30-11:30am. See the 1st.

30 | TUESDAY BUTTE COUNTY Circle Time At Apple Blossom Baby; Chico. Join the fun with books & stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music making & parachute play. All ages. Tue/Th, 9:15-10am. Free. 1372 Longfellow Ave. (530)345-1617. Crafters Club; Oroville. Bring your project to work on while enjoying the company of other yarn enthusiasts. Tue, 4-6pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Cribbage For Kids; Paradise. Learn how to play this fun board game while polishing your math skills. All ages welcome; geared for grades 1 & up. Th, 3:304:30pm. Free. Paradise Branch Library Children’s Room, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Parenting Classes; Paradise. Learn techniques, get to know other parents & make friends in the process. All ages. Tue, 9am-12pm or 5:30-8:30pm. Free. The Family Place, 1007 Bille Rd. (530)230-0211. Play Chess; Chico. Learn to play chess with Chico Library teen volunteers. All ages welcome. Tue, 3-5pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Preschool Storytime; Chico. Enjoy stories, songs & crafts. Ages 3-5. Tue, 10am & 11am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Reading Hero Storytime; Oroville. Trained volunteers bring stories alive for kids of all ages. It’s lots of fun. Tue, 3-4pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Buddin’ Sprouts Program; Chico. A progression of Little Red Hen’s Lil’ Sprouts program, where advanced sensory, socialization, behavioral & communication skills are encouraged for children with autism & other socially related disabilities. Ages 8-12. Tue, 2-5pm. See the 2nd. Cheap Skate Night At Cal Skate; Chico. This fun night of roller skating features weekly themes, games & family hits music. Tue, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 2nd. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on cheerleading skills or prepare to be an All Star. Tue/ Th 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd. Mommy & Me Fun!; Chico. Enjoy ongoing hands-on explorations with your child in a drop-in Montessoriinspired environment. Includes special activity each day. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. See the 1st. Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices Tue (5:30pm); Racing on Th (7pm) & Sun (11am). All ages. See the 2nd.

GLENN COUNTY Preschool Storytime; Willows. Storytime & craft for preschoolers. Tue, 1pm. Free. Willows Public Library, 201 N. Lassen St. (530)934-5156.

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

Galaxy Gymnastics Junior Ninja Warrior Class; Redding. Children have a blast with an obstacle-style gymnastics course. Ages 5 & up. Tue, 4pm. $60/ month. 910 Wall St. (530)222-4GYM. Read & Sing Storytime; Redding. Storytime, crafts & songs for children of all ages. Tue, 10:30-11:30am. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. “Rocky Horror” Presented By Axiom Repertory Theater; Redding. In this cult classic, newly engaged Brad & Janet become stranded at the eerie mansion of the mad Dr. Frank-N-Furter on the eve of his greatest triumph – the creation of a gorgeous muscled hunk named Rocky. For adults. 7:30pm. $20-$25. Old City Hall Arts Center, 1313 Market St. (530)243-8877. Storytime; Redding. Celebrate the joys of reading at this weekly storytime in the pediatrics waiting room. Geared for ages 0-5, all ages welcome. Tue, 10-10:30am. Free. Shasta Community Health Center’s Pediatrics waiting room, 1035 Placer St. (530)246-5710. Teen Halloween Party; Redding. Stop by if you dare for some spooky games & haunted snacks. Costumes are encouraged. Hosted by the Teen Advisory Board. Ages 12-18. 6-7:30pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All bikes, categories & ages welcome to participate. Tue & Fri, 6-7pm. See the 2nd. Chess Group Fun; Redding. Play chess while instructors observe, advise & facilitate the fun. All ages & levels. Tue, 6-7:30pm. Free. See the 2nd. Energetic Kids Open Gym; Redding. Open gym for all ages to practice skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym. Tue. Ages 0-8 (older siblings welcome), 11am-12pm; Ages 8 & up, 7-8pm. See the 2nd. Galaxy Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Tue/Th, 8:30-9:30am; Fri/Sat, 9-10am. See the 2nd. Prenatal Yoga; Redding. Classes are uniquely designed for pregnancy & taught by a certified instructor. Tue/Th, 4:15-5:15pm. See the 2nd. Shasta Rock After-School Club; Redding. A class where children learn new climbing skills & cultivate all climbing skills. Ages 6-14. Tue (ages 6-9) or Th (ages 9-14), 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd.

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BUTTE COUNTY Babies Love Books Storytime; Chico. Enjoy this special storytime. Ages 18mos & under. Wed, 1111:30am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Bittie Baby & Me: Healthy Parent; Chico. This class series promotes infant wellness & safety with current info - new topic each week. 10:30am-12pm. $20/ class (free if you delivered at Enloe). Enloe’s Mother & Baby Education Center, 251 Cohasset Rd, Suite 120. (530)332-3970. Chico Wednesday Farmers Market. Enjoy locally grown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, soaps & much more. 7:30am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine. North Valley Plaza, Pillsbury Rd. (530)893FARM. Halloween Trick-Or-Treat; Oroville. Come dressed in costume & enjoy children’s activities, spooky dance party, caramel apple station & lots of candy. 3-5pm. Free. Feather River Activity Center, 1875 Feather River Blvd. (928)533-2011. Kids Activity Time; Gridley. Come enjoy a fun activity designed just for kids. Wed, 3pm. Free. Gridley Branch Library, 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323. Kooky Birds Skate Lesson & Session; Chico. Young skaters can join a group roller skating class & have fun skating after. Taught by a certified instructor from the Chico Artistic Skate Club. Ages 8 & under. Wed, 9:30-11am. $5.50, includes skates (parents skate free). Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601. Reading Hero Storytime; Oroville. Trained volunteers bring stories alive for kids of all ages. Wed, 3-4pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. “Rocky Horror” Presented By Axiom Repertory Theater; Redding. In this cult classic, newly engaged Brad & Janet become stranded at the eerie mansion of the mad Dr. Frank-N-Furter on the eve of his greatest triumph – the creation of a gorgeous muscled hunk named Rocky. For adults. 7:30pm. $20-$25. Cascade Theatre, 1731 Market St. (530)243-8877. Tiny Tots; Paradise. Expecting or have a child 0-24mos? Come meet other parents, let your baby socialize, learn about infant & child massage, enjoy craft activities, & talk about parenting. Wed, 10:1510:45am. Free. The Family Place, 1007 Bille Rd. (530)230-0211. TK Circle Time At Apple Blossom Baby; Chico. Join the fun with books & stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music making & parachute play. Ages 3-6. Wed,4:15-5pm. Free. 1372 Longfellow Ave. (530)345-1617. Butte Homeschoolers Park Day; Paradise. All homeschoolers welcome. Wed, 10am. Free. See the 3rd. Stroller Strides; Chico. A total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking & intervals of strength & body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller & the environment. Instructors weave songs & activities into the routine designed to entertain & engage baby, while moms are led through a series of exercises specific to their role as mom. All ages. Mon-Th, 9:15am; thru 10/30. See the 1st.

GLENN COUNTY Crafty Kids; Willows. Children get creative at this fun weekly event with make-&-take crafting activities. Ages 7 & up. Wed, drop in anytime between 1-4pm. Free. Willows Public Library, 201 N. Lassen St. (530)934-5156. Preschool Storytime; Willows. Storytime & craft for preschoolers. Wed, 11am. Free. Willows Public Library, 201 N. Lassen St. (530)934-5156.

Storytime; Orland. Children’s storytime with music & a related craft. All ages. Wed, 11am. Free. Orland Free Library, 333 Mill St. (530)865-1640.

SHASTA COUNTY Preschool Storytime; Burney. Preschoolers hear great children’s stories & enjoy a craft. Ages 0-5 & their caregivers. Wed, 11am-12pm. Free. Burney Library, 37038 Siskiyou St. (530)335-4317. Read & Play Storytime; Redding. This innovative storytime focuses on sensory practices. Children of all ages welcome, especially those with special needs. Wed, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250. Alateen Meeting; Redding. Support group for ages 12-20 affected by someone else’s drinking. Wed, 6:30-7:30pm. See the 3rd. Beginning & Advanced Athletes Open Gym; Redding. Ages 8 & up can practice their gymnastics, cheerleading, ninja & parkour skills or just run, jump & tumble in a safe, supervised gym. Wed, 7-8pm. See the 3rd. 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 3rd. Square Dancing With Prairie Squares; Anderson. Bring the family or sneak away for some old fashion square dancing fun. First hour beginners encouraged to come & learn then welcome to stay. All ages. Wed, 7pm; thru July 2019. See the 3rd. 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, & learning how to have fun safely. Ages 0-12. 2-week sessions, Mon/Wed; times vary by level. See the 1st. Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy docentled walks to view & learn more about wild horses & burros. All ages. Wed/Sat, 10am-4pm. Free. See the 3rd.

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