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NORTH STATE
North State Parent Volume 26 - Issue 11 September 2019
CONTENTS
6 Be the Change
Marcia Ramstrom – Supporting
Mental Health in the North State
By Jenna Christophersen
7 The Growth of Mount Shasta’s
School CAFÉ
By Deborah Peel
10 The How-to on Hydration for
Your Little Athlete
By Amy Gonzales, MS, RD
12 Localicious
Farmer’s Market Stew: The Importance of
Eating In-Season and Locally Grown Foods
By Mandi Metzger
13 Dive into Swimming in the North State
By Jenna Christophersen
15 Lasting Benefits of Sports for Kids
By Sarah Lyons
17 Uniquely Us
The Challenges of Finding After-School Care
By Jennifer Arnold
18 This is Tehama
Hitting The Road: Improving Oral
Health In Rural Tehama County
By Kate Hiller
21 Community Foundation Offers
Scholarship and Loan Opportunities
By Audra Beylik
24 Five Positive Effects of Single
Parenting
By Jennifer Wolf
26 Going Places Family Events Calendar
46 Childcare & Preschool Directory
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We’ve packed this issue of North
State Parent with positive vibes
and practical lifestyle tips.
It’s still warm out there, so make
sure you’re knowledgeable about
the best way to keep your young
athletes hydrated.
Nourishing bodies is something that the volunteers
and young activists are committed to
in the Mount Shasta schools. Read about the
School Café project, and maybe you will be the
next one to bring healthier eating to your community.
Eating in-season is easy and fun when you shop
at your local Farmers Market!
Our staff is busy preparing for our annual Kids
Farm Day & Family Safety Fair! Save the date and
join us at the Patrick Ranch Museum in Durham
this October 19, 2019, as we celebrate children,
farms, gardening and wholesome food! There will
be art projects for little hands and educational
booths for all ages. We love meeting our readers!
Summer is winding down. School is back in session.
Soon autumn will be on our doorsteps, and
we will be welcoming the holiday season into
our homes.
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Butte College Foster Kinship........3
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Selah Dance Academy.................20
SERRF Reading Pals......................19
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Shasta Gymnastics Academy.......15
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District-Adult Education..............35
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Turtle Bay Exploration Park........27
US Airsoft World..........................16
Valene L. Smith Museum of
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e the change By Jenna Christophersen
Marcia Ramstrom
Supporting Mental Health in the North State
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.
In 2013, Marcia Ramstrom sold most of her possessions,
rented out her house and moved her
daughter Grace and herself into her RV. Why?
Marcia had a mission.
After a stint as a high school teacher, Marcia decided
to earn a master’s degree and a credential in
school counseling. During her subsequent decade-long
counseling career, she encountered at-risk youth who
could not get the help they truly needed. These kids
struggled with many adverse childhood experiences
(ACEs), prompting behaviors reflective of conditions like
anxiety and depression. “As educators, we often try to
discipline undesired behavior out of students,” Marcia
explains. “But these kids aren’t just being bad. It’s a skill
deficit. If they don’t have the skills, sending them to the
principal’s office doesn’t help. If children fail at math,
we don’t suspend them from school and expect them to
come back better at math. It’s our job to teach them the
skills they lack and give them time to practice.”
Marcia knew she needed to act. She took extreme
measures—including consolidating her household
into her RV to cut costs—to found Lotus Educational
Services, Inc. Lotus is a mental health agency designed
to help youth overcome childhood trauma as well as
mental illnesses like anxiety, depression and suicidal
thoughts. The agency contracts with schools to provide
in-person and tele-counseling services for youth under
age 21. Lotus also offers trainings and education for parents,
educators and community members to facilitate
helping those facing mental illness.
“Mental health challenges for children are on the
rise,” Marcia says. “In any given year, one out of five
kids and one out of four adults struggle with mental
illness. Lifetime prevalence is one out of every two people!
Why aren’t we doing more toward prevention?” In
the name of prevention and mental health awareness,
Marcia’s team of over 20 clinicians will provide mental
health services to hundreds of children in about a dozen
schools in California during the 2019-2020 school year.
Marcia also concentrates on suicide prevention, an
issue especially close to her heart since losing her brother
to suicide in 2009. She has served as chair for Out of
the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk and started a suicide
loss support group entitled Good Grief! She shares
an anxiety, depression and suicide-prevention presentation
called “More Than Sad” for grades 8-12, volunteers
with Shasta County Suicide Prevention Work Group,
and acts as an unofficial on-call suicide intervention resource.
In her spare time, Marcia enjoys RV-ing, hiking, biking,
water sports, being a fitness coach and sleeping.
“Sleep is the number one thing I need for my mental
health,” she says, citing sleep deprivation as a factor
in the rising numbers of mental illness. Marcia began
to struggle with depression in junior high and notes
that many children begin to experience depression and
anxiety as young as eight years old. How Marcia finds
enough hours in the day to get good sleep remains a
mathematical mystery, although she credits her ADHD
for giving her extra energy. “I think a lot of entrepreneurs
have ADHD,” she says with a laugh. “I tell kids
ADHD stinks when you’re a kid because you get in trouble,
but as an adult, you’re going to love it.”
Marcia’s energy translates to “many amazing ideas
floating in her head,” as her longtime friend and neighbor
Terri Shaheen puts it. “This is one woman who has
always had kids’ welfare at heart,” Terri says. “As a person,
I love Marcia. As a valuable resource to the community,
I can’t say enough about her.” Melissa Morris,
a Lotus school counselor, agrees: “Marcia is an amazing
woman who is passionate about helping our community
by sharing her voice and knowledge.”
Kerri Schuette, who met Marcia through Shasta
County Health and Human Services about ten years
ago, sends her staff to the eight-hour “Mental Health
First Aid” training Marcia teaches. “I get some eyerolls,”
she says. “But without exception, they come back the
next day and say it was the most impactful training
they’ve ever had.” On a camping trip, one of Kerri’s staff
noticed a teenage boy sitting alone. The staff member
approached the boy and learned he struggled with sadness
and suicidal thoughts. Before, this woman might
not have approached the boy, but Marcia’s training
equipped her with the words and resources to share.
“That’s just one story,” Kerri says. “So, I can’t imagine
how many lives Marcia has saved.” 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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for community By Deborah Peel
The Growth of
Mount Shasta’s
School CAFÉ
“Never doubt that a small group
of thoughtful, committed citizens
can change the world; indeed, it's
the only thing that ever has.”
–Margaret Mead
Kay Scovil, Board President; Barry Barnhart, Superintendent; Ella and Maya Rawitch and Colleen Shelly, School
CAFE Founders. School CAFE presents a check to Mount Shasta Union School District to buy salad bars for the
lunchrooms at Sisson and Mt Shasta Elementary School.
The young people at Mount Shasta Elementary
and Sisson School have spoken, and their
request for fresh changes to school lunches is
being answered in Siskiyou County. The Culinary Action
for Education program or School CAFÉ is bringing an innovative
addition of salad bar carts to each campus this
school year. Although neither school is equipped with a
full kitchen, the salad bars are a great start to meeting
student wishes for better food that feeds healthy minds
and growing bodies.
School CAFÉ parent volunteer Colleen Shelly is excited
about the new lunch option that will greet students
this year. “Eating well affects our physical health
and our mental and emotional health,” says Shelly. “I
feel that we’re fortunate at Mount Shasta Union School
District to have a very responsive superintendent in Barry
Barnhart. He listens to the parents and students and
takes action. He’s gone to great lengths to work out the
logistics of adding salad bars to our lunchrooms.”
School CAFÉ is an inspiring demonstration of what
a group of committed students and citizens can do to
change their world for the better. The program was created
after Maya, then an eighth-grader at Sisson School,
presented a compelling report to the Mount Shasta Union
School District’s Board of Trustees in December 2016. She
represented the student population and proposed a basic
plan for improving the taste, nutrition and quality of
school lunches. The Board quickly approved a School CAFÉ
committee comprised of students, parents, Board Trustees,
the Superintendent and school employees. At that
time, all lunches were being prepared at a school kitchen
in a neighboring town and couriered to the schools.
The Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center became
the fiscal sponsor of this healthy food initiative,
providing the infrastructure to manage project funds
and accept donations (mountshastaecology.org/fiscal-sponsorships/school-café).
Each donation is credited
to the School CAFE program and funds are used to
help pursue project goals like the salad bars. Funds also
support activities that boost knowledge and mindfulness
in students, parents and educators about the benefits
of a healthy diet and ways they can incorporate
fresh, organic, additive-free foods into school and home
meals. There’s even a long-term vision for building a
full-use kitchen at one of the schools.
In 2018, students Maya and Ella went door-todoor
in a fundraising effort that collected an amazing
$10,000 for School CAFÉ. They met with most 8
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Healthy Shasta FARM Club
Fun At Redding Market choosing fruits and vegetables!
Kids ages 3 to 15 years old receive
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Visit the FARM Club booth under the
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The Growth of Mount Shasta’s School CAFÉ
of the businesses in the Mount Shasta area, gaining unprecedented support from
the community for bringing healthy food and nutrition education to the schools.
In turn, School CAFÉ donated $8,500 to the district to purchase the new salad bars,
and a commercial refrigerator and install a required prep sink. Recently, an anonymous
donor generously gifted $5,000 to the effort. Shelly says these funds will help
launch a nutrition education campaign to give students a hands-on cooking experience.
Students at the elementary school are already learning about growing edibles
and getting a taste for new things they see growing in the school’s vibrant garden.
Colleen Shelly loves School CAFÉ. She explains, “It is meant to nurture young
people. If students are shown how to grow food, how to cook it, shop at farmer’s
markets and read labels, they can make informed decisions. It’s empowering them
to make healthy choices and take charge of the direction they want to go.”
Superintendent Barry Barnhart tips his hat to Butteville Elementary, the small
rural school north of Weed, CA that provided the model for School CAFÉ. “They
showed us how we could offer the new salad bars using our minimal kitchen setup,”
says Barnhart. “We’ve also stopped transporting our heat and serve meals from
another school site, and our ability to heat them on site will make them more appealing.
As more students choose to buy school lunches, funds will be earned to
help School CAFÉ pay for itself. As it grows, our aim is to expand our ability to serve
wholesome organic foods and meals prepared from scratch.”
Student involvement remains an essential part of the program and the School
CAFÉ Club at Sisson School is open to middle school students. Newcomers are encouraged
to fill the shoes of Maya and Ella who have gone on to high school. This
school year, high school students will also benefit from the program due to a new
contract between Mount Shasta Union School District and Mount Shasta High.
Fresh salads will be prepared, packaged and delivered to the high school, a healthy
choice that Maya and Ella are sure to approve.
Other school districts interested in developing similar projects can learn more
about School CAFÉ and watch its progress by visiting the website at www.schoolcafeclub.org.
Shelly suggests using online resources to study possible solutions.
Some of her favorites are One Meal a Day, The Lunch Box, Center for Eco-literacy and
Edible School Yard. She says a good first step is having a conversation with the school
district’s superintendent to get familiar with the schools’ limitations and consider
how to best meet the schools’ unique needs. “Be prepared for change to happen
incrementally,” advises Shelly. “My kids may be out of high school by the time meals
cooked from scratch are served in our cafeterias, but that’s okay; it’s worth it to me
to stick with this effort to bring healthy changes to my community.” Ó
Deborah Peel is a writer, content marketer, mother and lover of tall trees and isolated
mountain tops. She enjoys getting her hands dirty in a garden and getting
her boots dirty on a hiking trail. Her philosophy is hike your own hike, however
you can, wherever you like! Contact Deb at mtnmama3000@outlook.com.
2280 6th Street, Oroville
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www.HearthstoneSchool.net
(l to r) Ella Rawitch, Neila Schwenke, Dean
Shelly, Maya Rawitch are regulars at the
Mount Shasta Farmer’s Market and student
advocates for fresh food in the cafeteria.
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for health By Amy Gonzales, MS, RD
The How-to on
Hydration for Your
Little Athlete
Your little sports enthusiast has been practicing hard in the late-summer
heat of northern California for an hour. Your athlete runs over to you, smiling,
sweaty and thirsty. You reach into the cooler and hand over a nice cold
bottle of...liquid sugar. Wait. What? Yes! If you’re handing out a sports drink, essentially
that is what you’re doing. While sports drinks have some added electrolytes, they are
also loaded with sugar or, if you get the diet or “zero” version, synthetic sweetener. So
what is the best thing for kids to drink when they’re playing hard in hot weather? Good
old-fashioned water!
Marketing gurus can be geniuses at getting us to think our children need sports
drinks after an hour of playing soccer or baseball. The original sports drink, you know
the one that starts with a “G,” was created in the 1960s for The Gators, the University
of Florida football team. It’s a fact; you can Google it. It was specially formulated for
elite athletes who practiced for many hours in the humid Florida heat, not for kids.
Water is the best way to keep your young athlete hydrated, although not always as
popular as a blue or red or lemon-lime sports drink.
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(l to r) Chico soccer players Eelyn Pedersen, age 6;
Leo Gonzales, age 7; and Bree Pedersen, age 10,
bring healthy drinks for every practice.
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The How-to on Hydration for Your Little Athlete
The healthy drink of choice is water, whether it’s in the hottest months of
the year or all year long. Encourage your child to use a reusable insulated water
bottle with a built-in straw; it keeps water cold and makes it easier to drink
during practice or games.
Let’s recognize that plain water can get boring after a while. You can add
fruits or veggies to water for flavor without added sugar. Lemon slices are a
tried and true favorite or cucumber slices for a refreshing spa-like treat. Frozen
berries can sweeten up plain water and keep it cold. Get creative and try fruit
and herb combos such as strawberry and mint. Place one to two layers of fruit,
veggies or herbs of your choice on the bottom of a large pitcher. Fill with cool
water and stir. Chill it in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving. Get
your family involved by asking each family member to create their own signature
flavored water. For a friendly family competition, vote to see whose flavor
wins and keep the winning flavor stocked in the fridge for easy access.
What about the times when kids do need to replenish electrolytes? If your
child is active for hours in the heat, he may benefit from an electrolyte boost.
Electrolytes are minerals in your body that help balance your body’s water level.
Fruits are a triple benefit because they contain vitamins, minerals
and sugar that is produced naturally in the growing process
instead of added sugar like those in sports drinks, and
most fruits are full of water. Bag up sliced oranges and keep
them in the cooler for an energizing treat after practice.
Bananas are another easy option, conveniently packaged
in their own wrapper, and a good source of potassium, an
electrolyte.
If you are an elite athlete exercising for hours and hours
in the humid heat, you likely need to replenish some liquids
and electrolytes, and your body may process the added sugar
in sports drinks easily. If you are seven-year-old playing soccer
for one to two hours outdoors in the North State, you
need to replenish some liquids, and maybe some electrolytes,
but there’s a better way to do it than sports drinks.
Try flavored water, a few bites of banana and skip the added
sugar.
To make it easy for your family to hydrate on the
go, prep a large pitcher at home with naturally flavored
water and fill up everyone’s water bottles
before the big game. Stock the cooler with healthy
electrolyte boosters by tossing in a few pieces of
fruit. You will feel like a champion when your children
reach for healthy alternatives instead of sugary
sports drinks. Ó
Amy Gonzales, MS, RD has worked at CSU,
Chico’s Center for Healthy Communities as
a nutrition education specialist for more than
ten years. She is passionate about helping
families incorporate healthy behaviors into
their lifestyle. One of her favorite summertime
activities is exploring campgrounds in the
beautiful North State with her two kids and husband.
Help Your Child Succeed in School:
Build the Habit of Good
Attendance Early
Did you know?
Showing up on time every day is important to your
child’s success and learning from preschool forward.
Missing 10% of preschool (1-2 days every few weeks)
can:
• Make it harder to develp early reading skills.
• Make it harder to get ready for kindergarten
and 1st grade.
• Develop a poor attendance pattern that’s
hard to break.
The routines your child develops in preschool will
continue through school.
When Do Absences Become a Problem?
Chronic Absense Warning Signs Satisfactory
18
or more
days
10-17
days
9 or
fewer
days
Note: These numbers assume a 180-day school year.
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Bree Pedersen enjoys soccer
with the Chico Cal FC team
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localicious By Mandi Metzger
Farmer’s
Market Stew:
The Importance
of Eating
In-Season
AND Locally
Grown Foods
Localicious
Localicious is a monthly column
celebrating food in the North State.
If you would like to suggest a food-related
business or organization, email us at
localicious@northstateparent.com.
Is it here? Is it here yet? No, I’m not
talking about your last online order,
I’m referring to autumn. You remember
that season, right? The leaves changing,
cooler weather and everything is pumpkin.
As enjoyable as summer in Northern California
can be, I think most North State residents
breathe in a deep sigh of relief when that sweet
breeze greets us in the morning, and our fall
sweaters get to come out of cedar chests.
The changing of seasons is important in
many ways. We all enjoy a change in climate,
the upcoming holidays and new decorations to
use around the house. More than that, there’s
the health benefit that comes from eating seasonally.
Studies show that fruits and vegetables
in-season retain more nutrients. They are fresh,
less expensive than when out of season, and
usually don’t have chemicals, wax or other substances
used to preserve freshness.
So, what does eating fresh look like? It
looks like being flexible and trying new foods
that you might normally skip simply because
your go-to fruits are always available at the grocery
store. It also means supporting your local
farmers.
Purchasing locally grown meat is also important,
but for slightly different reasons. Kathy
of Divide Ranch says, “I see more environmental
benefits from consuming local meat than
actual health benefits. Also knowing where
your meat came from and how the animals
are cared for is important to my customers. I
do feel that most ranchers, big and small, are
conservation-oriented and incredible stewards
of the land. My beef comes from 100% grassfed
free-range steers raised long enough to get
fat, so my meat tastes great!” Divide Ranch is
in Glenn County, and their meats are available
at the Saturday Farmer’s Market in downtown
Chico, CA.
Shopping local means you can create
amazing meals for your family by learning how
to use what is fresh and in season. “Farmer’s
Market Stew” is a dish that can be freshly prepared
during all four seasons, giving you plenty
of options as you transition from month to
month. Ó
Mandi Metzger and her family
enjoy sharing their “Sweetest
Lemonade” perspective with
others through real food recipes.
They are the happily busy
owners of Capay’s Harvest, a
sweet little country store and
restaurant in Glenn County. Find
more recipes at www.sweetestlemonade.com.
Farmer’s
Market Stew
Serves six to eight
• 1-pound beef or chicken, or chickpeas
for a vegetarian option
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 6 cups veggies*
• 3 cups bone broth
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
• ½ teaspoon rosemary
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Using a Dutch oven or large soup pot, braise your protein on medium heat
turning it to let it brown on all sides for five to seven minutes.
Pour in your broth and add veggies. Sprinkle in the seasonings. Bring to a
boil and reduce to simmer for 30 minutes. Check that all vegetables are cooked
through and enjoy! This dish can be served over rice or just by itself.
Summer*
Bell Peppers
Corn
Eggplants
Tomatoes
Summer Squash
Carrots
Fall
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Turnips
Winter Squash
Kale
Sweet Potatoes
Winter
Brussel Sprouts
Leeks
Parsnips
Winter Squash
Rutabagas
Sweet Potatoes
Spring
Broccoli
Asparagus
Green Beans
Peas
Spinach
Mushrooms
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for community By Jenna Christophersen
Dive into
Swimming
in the
North State
Christine Lockhart, Swim Coach
at Pleasant Valley High School
in Chico, says, "Everybody who
listens and tries hard improves".
Photo by Kyle Nelson Photography
To anyone with an aversion to large bodies of
water, swimming may seem like a sport reserved
for those who don’t realize humans
lack gills and fins. In a state crisscrossed with rivers and
dotted with lakes, however, swimming opens a whole
new world of refreshing recreation, great exercise, valuable
disciplines and deep friendships. Swim teams in
the North State welcome even the most water-shy to
dive into learning this fun and valuable skill.
Mark Wagner, the head coach of Redding Swim
Team, has spent his whole life in the water and has
coached swimming for 35 years. “I think swimming is
one of the only avenues that actually teaches children
persistence,” Mark says. “Everything is instant these
days, but this is a skill that teaches you to focus.” Additionally,
unlike many team sports, everyone on the
swim team gets to compete; nobody sits on the bench
while the star players carry the team.
One season, a swimmer’s younger brother, impressed
by watching his sister calculate her swim numbers,
told Mark, “I want to be on the swim team so I can
be smart like my sister.” Swimming does indeed involve
math, particularly at distance camp, where kids keep
track of their progress toward swimming nearly three
million yards in five days. Mark explains, “They learn
that if they can do this, they can do anything. They can
look back to swim camp and say, ‘I swam 10,000 yards
that day. I can handle this.’”
Regardless of age or aptitude, Mark says becoming
a “successful” swimmer depends on attitude, the same
main ingredient that determines success in any venture.
Those who have positive attitudes and are receptive
to instruction will always gain more out of swimming
than those unwilling to learn or invest.
Christine Lockhart, who has coached swimming
at Pleasant Valley High School in Chico, CA for over 16
years, agrees. “Everybody who listens and tries hard
improves,” she says. “Each step toward improvement
comes from their own effort. A lot of kids are surprised
at what they can accomplish over 11 weeks.” Because
swimming works muscles throughout the entire body,
kids become much stronger and healthier during swim
season, and their self-esteem grows too. Christine
makes sure to discuss proper nutrition and healthy living.
“If you’re going to work this hard, you might as well
take care of your body and notice how much better you
feel physically. If you’re going to have strength to swim,
you can’t be drinking and smoking and staying up all
night.”
On the other side of town, Dene Erhart coaches Chico
High School’s swim team. Although rival schools in
many ways, Pleasant Valley and Chico High swim teams
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Mark Wagner, Head Coach of the Redding Swim Team, has coached for 35 years. Swimming
is “a skill that teaches you to focus,” he says. It “actually teaches children persistence.”
improvement. As Dene reinforces, “You have your own
goals, you get to improve on your own time.” The focus
on personal improvement makes swimming a stimulating
challenge for all ages, and, because water supports
body weight instead of pulling down like gravity, swimmers
get a full-body, “low-impact” workout that does
not put a strain on joints. “It’s a lifelong sport,” Dene
says.
Swimming can open doors of opportunity, especially
for college-bound students. Swimming teaches kids to
set goals, create a strategy and manage time. Dene says
that many of Chico High’s most recent graduates who
were on the swim team found swimming helped them
get into universities throughout the state. Swimming
can also provide cross-training for injured athletes. Dene
recalls a student who had to give up basketball because
of a torn knee ligament. As a low-impact sport, swimming
gave this student the physical discipline and exercise she
was used to while giving her injury time to heal.
Photo by Marjie Kennedy, Six Rivers Photography
Unfortunately, pools in Butte
County have suffered years of use
without significant renovation,
leading to the closing of several
public pools and the over-use of
the few remaining time-worn facilities.
Christine and Dene shared
how they had to turn away potential
swimmers or arrange
multiple swim practices to get
all their swimmers into the pool.
“It’s really sad,” says Christine.
“We have two of the biggest,
strongest teams in the section,
and we can never host league or
section championships because
our facilities are inadequate.”
Just a few miles away in Glenn
County, meanwhile, the Orland
Otters use a new state-of-theart
pool, recently installed by the City of Orland. Sean
Kochems, the Orland Otters team president and volunteer
official, grew up in Monterey, CA, where learning to
swim was just a natural part of growing up. Sean, like
Mark, Christine and Dene, identifies the self-competition
nature of swimming as the source of positive relationships.
“You can be good friends with your teammates
and with other teams because the competition is against
the clock, not others,” he explains.
The Orland Otters provides year-round and seasonal
swim opportunities for over 60 kids ages 4-18.
The team promotes team spirit, community outreach
and volunteerism, particularly by encouraging program
graduates to return as lifeguards and coaches. Sean
says that almost all Orland Otter coaches are graduates
of the swim program themselves. “It’s easier for the
kids to talk with the coaches when they knew them as
peers first.”
For any students nervously contemplating joining a
swim team, Sean’s encouragements sum up the general
North State sentiments. “Please just show up and we’ll do
the rest. It doesn’t matter at what age you start; dive in
and push yourself against the clock, not your peers. Swimming
is a skill you can use your whole life.” Ó
Dene Erhart, Swim
Coach at Chico High
School, says swimming
provides a fulll-body
workout for all ages,
teaches kids to set
goals and can even help
students gain an edge
in college entrance:
“It’s a lifelong sport.”
Jenna Christophersen is a Chico native who
loves to write. She also loves adventures
and especially delights in discovering hidden
corners of California’s rich history.
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for health By Sarah Lyons
Lasting Benefits
of Sports for Kids
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Parents want their kids to have an active and
healthy lifestyle, and many sign them up for
sports hoping to help them develop healthy
lifelong habits and a love for physical activity. Sports
can be a great fit for kids who have ADHD, or a sensory
processing disorder or who struggle with socialization
disorders. They also promote heart health, good exercise
habits, and good sportsmanship and help develop friendships.
Individual and team sports help kids stay active
while building self-esteem and focus.
When deciding which sport to try, take into consideration
your child’s strengths and weaknesses. Is your
child drawn to social situations, or does she tend to be
more introverted? Does your child thrive when allowed to
work as part of a team, or is he good at setting and meeting
goals for himself? What physical strengths does she
possess? Does your child have great hand-eye coordination,
or is he quick on his feet, flexible or have great balance and
strength? Take these things along with each child's interests
interests into consideration as you choose a sport to try.
Baseball
Playing baseball promotes hand-eye coordination and is a
great team sport. It encourages friendships and teaches kids
to support and cheer on teammates. It is also a fun sport for
families to play in the backyard or enjoy as spectators.
Basketball
Starting basketball at a young age can help kids develop
their motor skills. Learning to dribble, pass, catch, pivot
and shoot the ball will help them develop important
gross motor skills. They will also develop hand-eye coordination
and learn how to work together as a team.
Bowling
One of the biggest benefits of bowling is that you are
never too young or too old to join a bowling team. There
are leagues for any age. Kids who bowl will experience
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Lasting Benefits of Sports for Kids
Leo Gonzales, age 7, plays in the
Chico Youth Soccer League, and his
favorite game position is goalie.
Cheerleading
Kids that participate in cheerleading will not only have
the benefit of strengthening their muscles, increasing
flexibility and working as a team, but they will also need
to remember routines and gain self-confidence as they
cheer and perform in front of a crowd.
Climbing
Rock climbing is a great sport for kids who are uninterested
in other sports. It not only builds strength, coordination
and flexibility but it also helps build mental focus.
Kids who struggle to focus in school situations may find
that climbing can help them develop and improve this
skill. Many indoor climbing facilities offer after-school
climbing clubs with instruction for new climbers.
Gymnastics
Gymnasts are known for their strength, coordination,
flexibility and discipline. Your child may never become
an Olympic gymnast, but the confidence and agility
they will learn from participating in gymnastics will
stick with them.
Horseback Riding
Horseback riding is a fun sport that you never outgrow.
Learning to ride a horse takes balance and strength. It is
also a great source of exercise. Kids who enjoy nature,
being outdoors, working with animals and the opportunity
to learn new things will love this sport.
Hockey (Ice and Roller)
Skating is a great cardio workout that works the whole
body. Kids who play hockey will fine-tune their physical
strength, balance and endurance. They will develop handeye
coordination and learn to work as a team. Because
hockey is a physical sport, they will learn healthy boundaries,
respect and become more comfortable in their bodies.
Lacrosse
Lacrosse is another great team sport that involves handeye
coordination and teamwork. It also encourages kids
to be observant and alert during games as it is fastpaced.
These skills also will serve them well in other areas
in their lives.
Martial Arts
Kids who want to learn discipline, respect for others and
themselves, balance and coordination, self-control and
listening and focusing skills should consider trying martial
arts. This can also become a family sport as all ages
are welcome in this activity.
Running
While running sports typically start in late elementary
school or middle school, it is never too early or late to enjoy.
Besides providing a great cardio workout, running
helps develop physical, mental and personal development
as kids overcome challenges and set new goals in
distance or time.
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Lasting Benefits of Sports for Kids
Skiing (Water and Snow)
Kids who ski will develop great body awareness because
even the slightest movement can change their momentum
and balance. Skiing also helps develop good joint strength,
balance, strength of the lower extremities and confidence.
If you have a child that is a bit of a thrill seeker, skiing may
be a good sport to try.
Soccer
Not only is soccer a great physical workout, but it is also a
social sport. Kids who tend to be shy in other situations are
forced to step out of their comfort zone as they battle for
control of the ball. Soccer teams often become close-knit
groups because of the teamwork involved, and this helps
promote support for each other and friendships.
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Swimming
Swimming is a great source of cardiovascular exercise. It
also promotes strength, stamina, balance, better posture
and teaches water safety. Swimming, like martial arts, is a
sport for all ages. A love of a sport like swimming can turn
into a lifetime source of exercise and enjoyment.
Tennis
Hand-eye coordination, speed, agility, gross and fine motor
skills and strong cardiovascular exercise makes tennis
a great option for kids who like to keep moving, are quick
on their feet and want the individual attention that comes
from one-on-one coaching.
The Challenges of Finding After-School Care
Volleyball
Volleyball is a great workout for both the upper body and
lower body and promotes hand-eye coordination and
teamwork. The sport also demands focus, endurance and
agility. Players will be expected to be quick on their feet
and make fast-paced decisions.
Some kids may find that team sports are not a good fit
and will seek out individual sports and benefit from oneon-one
coaching and the experience of competing against
themselves. If none of the above sports are of interest,
you may also want to research fencing, wrestling, cycling,
dance, diving or golf. Many of these sports allow kids to
compete on an individual basis while contributing overall
to a team. For example, kids competing in gymnastics will
receive an individual score, but the points go to an overall
total for the team. This gives kids the support from teammates
without the pressure of having to play on a team.
Kids will learn to set and exceed their personal goals and
have the camaraderie that goes along with a team sport. If
you notice your child is feeling pressure or frustration from
participating in team sports, give an individual sport a try.
On the other hand, team sports have a lot of benefits as
well. Kids who enjoy engaging socially with others that have
common interests will love the bonding that can form as teammates
compete and cheer each other on. Kids who participate
in team sports will learn the value of teamwork, make friends
outside of school, experience good sportsmanship, learn about
diversity and benefit from character building that goes along
with winning and losing and being part of a team. Ó
Sarah Lyons is a part-time freelance writer and
busy mother of six children, including 3-year-old
triplets.
As any parent of a child with special needs
can attest, finding reliable, trustworthy
childcare is difficult. It is even more so
when it comes to searching for after-school care.
Public schools are legally required to provide
free, appropriate education for all children. However,
after-school programs are not technically
“school.” They are considered childcare, so they are
run a bit differently.
Many local schools are host sites for after-school
programs, but not all can provide the accommodations
that many children with significant
disabilities need. Though they are legally required
to try and provide “reasonable accommodations”
under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
(ADA), sometimes, despite everyone’s best efforts, it
just does not work out. Our family’s personal experience
has been problematic. We have had trouble
finding staff who are adequately trained to care for
our kids’ medical needs.
In single-parent households and those where
both parents need to work, this situation can be extremely
frustrating. Some take a night job so that a
parent can be home during the day, or some have to
give up working because the level of care their child
needs cannot be met outside of a school setting.
Many parents rely on family members to help
them out, but if that is not an option, there are other
means to consider.
If you know other parents in a similar situation,
try to organize a small group co-op where each
one can take the kids after school one day a week.
• Hire an after-school sitter. Local colleges that
offer early education programs most likely have
students who are open to working with children
who have special needs.
• Research churches or other religious centers for
after-school programs.
• Consider respite services. Contact Far Northern
Regional Center (www.farnorthernrc.org) or
Rowell Family Empowerment Center (www.empoweryourfamily.org)
for more information.
• If your child’s needs are significant enough,
they may qualify for In-Home Support Services
(IHSS). If so, you can choose a provider to hire.
This process can take a while, but it may be
worth looking into for some families. Ó
September is Craniofacial Acceptance
and Awareness Month
In the United States, approximately 600,000 individuals
have been diagnosed with a craniofacial condition.
Writer Jennifer Arnold and two of her children are
among those 600,000. They have a rare genetic
condition called otopalatodigital syndrome, with Pierre
Robin sequence.
Learn more about craniofacial conditions and the
individuals that are affected:
■ Children’s Craniofacial Association ccakids.org
■ About Face aboutface.ca
■ Cleft Palate Foundation of America/CLEFTLINE
cleftline.org
■ National Craniofacial Association faces-cranio.org
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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this is tehama By Kate Hiller
THIS IS TEHAMA
The ancient word “Tehama” once meant a place where rivers could be crossed.
With our county’s rich currents of history, happenings and hope, this is our
crossing place today — where we meet to celebrate our beautiful Tehama County.
HITTING THE ROAD:
IMPROVING ORAL HEALTH IN
RURAL TEHAMA COUNTY
The goal to brighten smiles in Tehama
County has been gaining momentum
over the past 15 years. February’s “Give
Kids a Smile Day,” put on by Tehama County Public
Health Advisory Board Dental Committee, represents
a collaborative effort of various organizations and
dental professionals. It has proven hugely successful
and annually serves children without access to dental
care in Red Bluff, CA. The focus going forward is to
improve preventative oral health care. Healthy teeth,
healthy children, healthy Tehama!
In 2017 the Tehama County Public Health Oral
Health Program was awarded a five-year grant funded
by Proposition 56, the tax on tobacco products.
The main goal of this grant is educating and empowering
all Tehama County community members to
improve their oral health, especially the vulnerable
populations, and increasing access to dental services
for everyone. In 2018 the Oral Health Program
completed a community survey to identify the dental
needs of residents and create an inventory of resources
required to meet those needs. The rural areas
identified for these needs are Los Molinos, Gerber,
Vina, Rancho Tehama and Manton.
Melvin Sage, DDS, now retired, was instrumental
in assisting the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians
to open the Rolling Hills Clinic in 2011 to offer quality
medical and dental services rurally. Rolling Hills
Clinic (www.rhclinic.org) now operates a Virtual
Dentistry Program which is a means for teledentistry—the
ability to gather information, complete dental
examinations, receive treatment plans from an
off-site dentist and then provide dental treatment
BABY TEETH ARE IMPORTANT
in locations other than the dental clinic. To further
increase access to dental services for their rural,
vulnerable populations, Rolling Hills Dental Clinic is
working on renovating a mobile dental van.
Tehama County’s Oral Health Program Coordinator,
Mary Jacobson, RDH, BS, reports that educational
outreach has been a fun collaboration
with many local agencies and dental professionals.
“Last spring,” she says, “to celebrate National Public
Health Week, staff traveled to Manton to provide Rural
Health Community Outreach to the children and
adults at the Manton Education Council. We taught
the importance of oral health and being tobacco-free
through hands-on activities, stories, a short play and
visits with Dandy the Smokeless Dragon and the Terrific
Tooth. Participants also learned how to establish
healthy habits. We all enjoyed a wonderful time.”
Similar outreaches have included reading events
at local libraries and training for staff at Head Start Centers.
Jacobson has enjoyed sharing “Tooth Story Times”
at the libraries in Corning and Red Bluff. Engaging very
young children with mouth cut-out pop-ups and “Sugar
Bug Doug,” a fun, educational skit, helps convey important
health messages to both children and adults.
Brenda Maember, RDH from Northern Valley Indian
Health Clinic, has been performing oral health
screenings at Head Start Sports Night and the Cinco
de Mayo event at the Corning Skate Park. She has
screened and educated approximately 400 people.
These fun, informative gatherings make a lasting impression
on children and adults, showing them the
importance of taking care of the teeth that are meant
to last them their lifetime.
Children need healthy teeth to chew and to speak clearly. Baby teeth make space for adult teeth.
Young children want to brush their teeth, but they need help. Give your child a healthy start!
“Total health begins with your smile” is a message
for everyone, across their lifespan. The next steps for
the program include counseling about a healthy diet,
limiting sugary drink consumption, encouraging tobacco
cessation, increasing use of dental sealants,
involving primary care medical providers in dental
care and finding effective ways to deliver dental care
to rural areas.
Parents, especially mothers, need to practice
good oral hygiene. Cavity-causing mouth bacteria
can be spread from parents to their children. Pregnant
women are at a higher risk for gum and tooth
disease, which may cause health problems for themselves
and their unborn child, including preterm
birth. Parents are the first teachers of good oral hygiene
practices such as tooth brushing and flossing.
Adults are encouraged to stop using tobacco products
as their use contributes to caries and increases
the risk of oral cancers.
The Rancho Tehama Association is looking forward
to seeing that dental van roll in, stating, “Rancho
Tehama has a diverse community of retirees and
families with children living a fair distance from any
services or shopping centers. Our drive to the closest
town could be as long as 30 miles. We are excited
to hear that in the future, a mobile oral health clinic
might be visiting our area, providing oral health
check-ups and work for our senior citizens and children.
This is a much-needed service that our community
would be so grateful for.”
These programs are still picking up momentum.
Soon they will reach their cruising speed and you
might see Dandy the Smokeless Dragon, Sugar Bug
Doug and the Terrific Tooth in your neighborhood
soon. Keep up your good oral hygiene and offer them
your biggest smile. Ó
• Brush your child's teeth twice a day,
after breakfast and before bed, and floss
once a day.
• Give your child healthy foods.
• Give your child fewer sweets; if you offer
occasional sweets or sugary drinks, do so
only at mealtime.
• Do not put your child to sleep with a bottle
filled with milk, juice, or sugary drinks like
fruit-flavored drinks or soda pop.
• Take your child to the dentist by their first
birthday.
Kate and her family are “adventureschoolers”
more than homeschoolers.
Back home in Red Bluff, while recouping
from their travels, Kate writes historical
fiction—her first novel is set in rural
Northern California. Contact Kate at
kate@northstateparent.com.
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Closed on Saturdays until December.
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TEHAMA
COUNTY
A Place Where
Families Grow
LOCAL KIDS NEED
LOCAL FAMILIES
PLEASE CONSIDER
ADOPTING FROM
FOSTER CARE
For information contact:
Tehama County Adoption Services 530-527-1911
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for community By Audra Beylik
Community Foundation
Offers Scholarship and
Loan Opportunities
The fall season is a great time for students to begin researching
scholarship opportunities that will help them reach their
educational goals. Shasta Regional Community Foundation
is an excellent resource, managing many scholarship funds awarded to
graduating high school seniors as well as those students already enrolled
in undergraduate programs. Some of these scholarships were started by
families or individuals; others by businesses or organizations.
The Community Foundation distributed 195 awards totaling $272,300
for the 2019-2020 academic year. These scholarships and low-interest
loans help to fund a recipient's trade school, community college, university
or medical school education. Award criteria may be based on community
service, grades, financial need, extra-curricular activities and other donorspecified
qualifications. Each opportunity and its online application are on
the Community Foundation’s website at www.shastarcf.org/scholarships.
Are you planning to major in agricultural studies with a special emphasis
on the livestock industry? Check out the Andy Peek Livestock Endowed
Scholarship Fund, established by the Red Bluff Bull and Gelding
Sale in honor and memory of this past chairman of the Shasta District
Fair Board in California and 2007 Tehama County Cattleman of the Year.
The annual application window for this scholarship is September through
December.
Morgan
Sometimes favorite subjects in school or hobbies point the
way to a successful scholarship application for post-secondary
education. For example, Morgan took part in the fire technology
class offered at Foothill High School. Through this experience,
she became a certified firefighter while gaining other basic skills
that have helped her along the way. She enjoys hunting, fishing,
running and anything outdoors, leading her to seek a bachelor’s
degree in ecology and pursue a career in prescribed burning with
a wildlife conservation group.
Or consider Caden, whose favorite school subjects were
math, computer science, biology, physics, environmental science
while participating in a robotics club and playing basketball. His
goal is to become a computer programmer/engineer.
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CERAMIC & GLASS STUDIO
After School FUN!
TRAVIS BALDWIN
TREE CARE
Art from the Heart
WITH COTTONWOOD ARTIST
Lindsay Inoue
ARTIST • TEACHER • CALLIGRAPHER
Make A Forever Keepsake
Art Lessons • Mosaics • Field Trips
Birthday Parties • Walk-Ins Welcome!
A Creative Family Activity
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Private and group fine art classes for
ages 6 and up. For class scheduling
and locations contact Mrs. Inoue at:
(530) 524-7958 E Art from the Heart
lindsayinoue15@gmail.com
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Community Foundation Offers Scholarship and Loan Opportunities
Karli
Zeke
One scholarship applicant made an interesting discovery
because he had participated in activities with Stable Hands, a
nonprofit partner of the Community Foundation. When he was
eight years old, Zeke was featured on the 2007 cover of Shasta
Regional Community Foundation’s annual report as a client at
Stable Hands Therapeutic Riding Program. Years later, as a recipient
of a Kelly Moravec Academic Encouragement Scholarship and
Tri Counties Bank Scholarship, he shares, “I gained so much from
the Stable Hands program and am grateful for the Foundation’s
support of them and many other worthy programs, in addition
to the scholarship program. Their work is invaluable to our local
communities.”
Don’t let a physical challenge keep you from an educational
goal. When Karli was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic polyarticular
arthritis, she says, “This brought a whole new series of
emotions into my life. Frankly, I thought my life had ended, and I
would never be able to become a doctor or do anything. However,
with medicine I’m pushing through the pain and following my
dreams.” Karli received several scholarships that will help with
the financial burden she will face with her tuition. “My parents
are already paying for my medical bills, so I’m so thankful to have
received these scholarships to help cut the cost of my education.”
For more information about scholarship programs managed by Shasta
Regional Community Foundation, contact Program Associate Miriam
Leal at miriam@shastarcf.org or visit the website at www.shastarcf.org. Ó
Development & Communications Officer Audra Beylik works with
both current and potential donors and professional advisors to
facilitate a broad array of gifts to Shasta Regional Community
Foundation. As the Siskiyou County staff representative, she
also implements their Strategic Plan for marketing and donor
relations.
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PAID ADVERTISEMENT
Experience
the Maagic
Plan a visit to our working homestead and
discover how goats, chickens, ducks, bees
and people all coexist on this amazing land.
Maagic Mountain Farm is a living reminder of the ways
in which we can provide for ourselves, live sustainably
and, without even trying, reduce waste. Every creature’s
waste can be another creature’s food when we
live connected to the web of life.
Are you an educator looking for a unique field trip?
Maagic Mountain Farm is the perfect choice to instill
learning about sustainability, domestic animals, living
side-by-side with our wild animal neighbors and encouraging
students to think holistically about food!
We offer custom tours, homestead classes and
weekly farm participation for community members.
Maagic Mountain Farm can transport you back to
the life of your great-grandparents. An upstairs bedroom
and bath with separate entrance accommodation
encourage overnight guests. Family stays will allow
your family to experience the homestead first-hand.
Year-round tours are available by appointment. Arrange
a tour as part of your Mount Shasta experience or
schedule a tour while traveling between San Francisco
and Portland. Stop for a break, stretch your legs and let the
kids run and connect with animals. Your family will make
memories, take photos and leave with plenty of topics for
conversation. Learn how all the plants, animals, insects
and microbes that make up the farm offer their special skill
set to this homestead. Our farm tours are interactive, offering
kids time to feed ducks, collect eggs from chickens,
play with goats and maybe even a try at milking a goat!
Experience the magic of the simple life at Maagic
Mountain Farm. Ó
Mount Shasta resident, Leslie Ann Cooke, is the owner of Maagic Mountain Farm. Leslie shares her daily life with
others in pursuit of growing community and creating a more respectful, sustainable and interconnected world.
Contact Leslie at (530) 925-6752 or maagicmtnherd@gmail.com. Learn more at www.maagicmtnfarm.com.
“This place was beyond my expectations! We slept so good there! My little niece
didn’t want to leave the place! We loved the animals from the farm - goats,
ducks, chickens. The place was so relaxing. We loved every moment we spent
there and will come back again!” -Oxana, Mountain View, CA
“Maagic Mountain Farm was such a wonderful experience for each one of us. The kids
loved laying on the grass with the goat kids and playing with them in the meadow area,
while feeding them grass, brushing them and holding them. ...this was one of the best
field trip we could have ever booked! Thank you!” -Sandra, Shasta County
Farm Tours
School Visits
Learn To Grow
Your Own Food
Custom Classes
Overnight Farm Stays
Maagic Mountain Farm | (530) 925-6752 | www.maagicmtnfarm.com
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for parents By Jennifer Wolf
Five Positive Effects of Single Parenting
Hearing about the negative effects of single
parenting on kids, from economic hardships
to abandonment-related trust issues
can feel overwhelming. But what about the positive effects
of being raised by a single parent? While raising
your kids on your own, you might not think of your situation
as a bonus, but there are some extremely positive
effects of single parenting that deserve attention. ​Kids
raised by single parents tend to:
Develop Stronger Bonds
Spending quality one-on-one time with your kids
allows you to develop a unique bond that may be stronger
than it would have been if you were not a single
parent. Certainly, this is true for many custodial parents,
but it's also true for non-custodial parents who
have the opportunity to play a unique role in their kids'
lives.
• Never diminish the importance of your role.
• Realize if your bond isn’t where you want it to be today,
you can work to strengthen it.
• Your connection with your children won't end when
they turn 18; the bond will continue to evolve into
your children’s adult years.
Experience Authentic Community
We're all familiar with the phrase "It takes a village
to raise a child." Kids raised in single-parent families are
often surrounded by a village of supporters, literally. In
many cases, members of the extended family will step
up and play a significant role in the children's lives. And
single parents who don't live near family may choose
to participate in community groups that champion
the entire family such as single parent support groups,
churches and synagogues.
• Seek out civic groups that will help you plug into
your local community.
• Get involved in your child's school.
Share Responsibilities
Children raised in single-parent families don't just
have "token" chores to do to earn an allowance. Instead,
their contribution to the entire family system is necessary.
A genuine need for their assistance helps your kids
recognize the value of their contribution and to take
pride in their work.
• Praise your kids for helping out around the home.
• Let them know you recognize their efforts.
• Expect them to contribute and be specific when asking
them to help.
Learn How to Handle Adversity
Children in single-parent families witness conflict
mediation skills in action. They get to see their parents
working hard and working together effectively despite
their differences. Also, the kids are forced to deal with
their own disappointments early in life.
• Respond to your child’s disappointment with support,
encouragement and empathy.
• View these experiences as valuable growth opportunities,
helping them become sensitive, empathetic
and caring adults.
• You can’t always prevent your children from feeling
sad or disappointed, but you can help them to express
and cope with their emotions.
Learn How to Juggle Competing Priorities
Children raised in successful single-parent families
know that they are the main priority in their parents'
lives, yet they are not treated as though they are the
center of everyone's universe. This healthy approach
helps to prepare kids for the "real world."
• Help your children balance their own needs and
wants with the needs of the entire family unit.
• Realize that it’s okay for you as the parent to pursue
your own needs, such as alone time or adult conversation.
• Teach your kids to express their needs while also
considering the needs of others. Ó
Jennifer Wolf is a PCI Certified Parent Coach.
She covered single parenting for Verywell
Family (formerly About.com) for ten years.
She's been honored to support single moms
and dads through one-on-one coaching and by
helping organizations develop and facilitate
ongoing parent education programs. Jennifer
is also the founder of Life Letters, an initiative designed to help
families and communities prevent suicide.
kids ages
Kids love to sew! Christie’s sewing skills &
8 to 18 winning ways with children have made these
years classes popular. Participants enjoy sewing classes
while learning a valuable skill. We will provide the
machines, a supply list is available upon request.
SEW Much Fun Classes:
Mondays or Tuesdays 3:30-5:30pm
Home School Kids:
Mondays or Tuesdays 1:00-3:00pm
$25 a lesson (paid for by the month).
Visit hokemas.net for more info & availability
Classes
530-223-1970 • 2736 Bechelli Lane, Redding
Join our Dance Family!
TAP • JAZZ • BALLET
LYRICAL • BROADWAY
HIP-HOP • ACROBATICS
Ages 1½ & up • All levels
Also, Mommy & Me
Dance for little ones!
for all your dance wear needs!
Right next door to our location.
Classes begin
September 9th
2225 Larkspur Ln. • Redding • 530.275.9618 • dancedepotfamily.com
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WHY 55MPH?
FOR YOURSELF.
YOUR LOVED ONES.
OTHER DRIVERS.
OUR HIGHWAY
WORKFORCE.
FOR ALL OF US!
55mph is the speed limit
mandated by Caltrans and
the California Highway
Patrol throughout
construction zones, and
enforceable by CHP officers.
Follow the 55mph signs.
Fines in construction zones
can be doubled.
BE A PARTNER IN SAFETY
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Take a drive to Monca: The Museum Of Northern California Art in Chico to check out ongoing
exhibits, watch films & more. Be sure to stop by soon to see monca's 2 new exhibits thru 9/29. See
Art & Museum Exhibits. (Butte County)
FARM Club Fun At The
Redding Market is back! Take
your children out to meet the
farmers & spend $2 tokens on
healthy foods of their choice.
Also, be sure to check out
the other Farmers Markets
happening throughout the
week in Butte, Shasta, Siskiyou
& Tehama Counties. Shopping
the markets makes a lovely
family outing!. See the 7th.
(Shasta County)
The 4th Annual Birdhouse
Building Contest in Mt.
Shasta is back & looking for
participants! Stop by Raven
Tree in Mt. Shasta to pick up a
birdhouse building kit & enter
by 9/20. This fun tradition
is both a welcoming gift for
birds & builders alike!. See
Contests. (Siskiyou County)
GOING PLACES SEPTEMBER
LOCAL EVENTS NORTH STATE
PARENT WILL BE AT
THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES
WOULD YOU LIKE TO GET
YOUR EVENT LISTED?
Rosalyn Duran
Calendar Team
Please submit your events
via our online submission
form located on the home
page of our website:
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to submit
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Calendar submissions must reach North State
Parent by the 10th of the month prior to the
event's date:
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Deadline is September 10.
If you have additional questions, contact our
calendar team at (530) 926-1287
North State Parent magazine
P.O. Box 1602, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
Phone (530) 926-1287 • Fax (530) 926-3873
Please note: most information listed here is compiled several
weeks prior to publishing; we encourage you to use the
phone numbers provided to verify dates and times of events.
ART & MUSEUM EXHIBITS
Apollo 50: A New Perspective Exhibition; Ashland,
OR. Allows people young & old to experience the
small steps that led to the giant leap of the moon
landings. All ages. Daily, check website for winter
hours; thru 10/10. $12/adults; $10/children & seniors;
free ages 2 & under. ScienceWorks Hands-On
Museum, 1500 E. Main St. (541)482-6767.
Chico Air Museum. View jet & propeller aircraft
plus an impressive display of aviation & space
artifacts. Peruse the research library & gift shop.
Th-Sun, 9am-2pm. Group/field trip visits by reservation.
Free, but donations appreciated. Chico
Airport, 165 Ryan Ave. (530)345-6468.
Chico Children’s Museum. Experience the new
wonderland in many different play exhibits with
your child. Bond in a playful environment with the
entire family. All ages. Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm & Sun,
12-5pm. $7-$9/person; ages 0-23mo free. 325
Main St. (530)809-1492.
Chico Creek Nature Center. 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;
call ahead. 1968 E 8th St. in lower Bidwell
Park (530)891-4671.
Chico Through Time Exhibition. Explore Chico’s
history in different themes. Housed in the historic
Andrew Carnegie Library. Families enjoy the
changing exhibits & the knowledge that comes
with each visit. Th-Sun, 11am-4pm. $3-$5. Chico
History Museum, 141 Salem St. (530)891-4336.
Gateway Science Museum; Chico. Explore the
world of science-related activities & new exhibit:
Before & Beyond the Moon. All ages. Wed-Sun,
12-5pm; thru 12/15. Free with museum admission,
$5-$7; ages 2 & under free. 625 Esplanade.
(530)898-4121.
Goose Bumps! The Science Of Fear Exhibition;
Redding. Thru 9/2. Get your heart pumping &
palms sweaty as you face common fears in a
series of fun challenges that illustrate how your
body & brain work together to respond to danger.
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat & Sun, 10am-5pm. Free
for members or with park admission, $12.50-
$16.50. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial
Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
Monca: The Museum Of Northern California
Art; Chico. 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 tours avail.
Th–Sun, 11am-5pm. $5; students & children free.
900 Esplanade. (530)487-7272.
Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum. Enjoy the history & location
of Mt. Shasta thru new exhibits, many opportunities
for activities & fun for the whole family. All
ages. Fri-Sun, 10am-4pm; thru Dec 2019. Donations
appreciated. 1 N. Old Stage Rd. (530)926-5508.
Reptile Exhibit Room; Redding. Check out reptiles
from around the world on display plus enjoy
feeding & petting the tortoise & lizards that roam
the room. All ages. Tue-Sat, 12-5:30pm. $3-$4.
Redding Reptiles, 991 Lake Blvd. (530)338-2445.
Victoriana Exhibition; Redding. Thru 9/2. Great
Britain’s Queen Victoria never set foot in the
United States, yet many styles during her reign
which are popular in America are still referred
to as “Victorian.” Explore this long & fascinating
era that still impacts society today, created from
Turtle Bay’s Permanent Collection of art & artifacts.
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat & Sun, 10am-5pm. Free
for members or with park admission, $12-$16.
Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr.
(530) 243-8850.
Walls We Create/Give Voice Exhibitions; Chico.
Enjoy 2 timely art exhibitions at monca. Walls We
Create reflects the cultural experience of barriers
- ones we face, ones we build & ones we break
down. Give Voice is art created by the survivors
of sex trafficking, sexual assault & sexual abuse.
Ages 18 & up. Th-Sun, 11am-5pm; thru 9/29. $5.
monca, The Museum of Northern California Art,
900 Esplanade. (530)487-7272.
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GOING PLACES SEPTEMBER
THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES
CONTESTS
4th Annual Birdhouse Building Contest; Mt.
Shasta. Grab your hammer & nails & get your
make on. Enter Raven Tree’s annual birdhouse
building contest & bring in your finished birdhouse
by 9/20. Free birdhouse kits avail for ages 12 &
under. Benefits Siskiyou Land Trust. All ages. Free.
Raven Tree, 138 Morgan Way. (530)926-6695.
MONTH-LONG & SPECIAL
HAPPENINGS
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. Daily, 2:30pm; thru April 2020.
Free for members or with park admission, $12.50-
$16.50. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial
Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
Azad’s Martial Arts Fall Special; Chico. Kids
learn important life skills like leadership, goal setting,
self-control & self-defense skills while getting
a good workout. Come by for the fall special — 8
lessons including 2 private lessons. Ages 3 & up.
Mon-Fri, 3-7pm. $95. Azad’s Martial Arts Center,
313 Walnut St., Ste. 150. (530)892-2923.
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. All ages. Tue-Sun,
9am-5pm. $6-$20; ages 2 & under free. 4995
Durham-Pentz Rd. (530)533-1000.
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. Th-Sun, 10am-5pm. $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. Offers a safe
place for youth to learn, play & grow after school
with professionally-trained staff & world-class
programs that help children build the skills & confidence
needed to reach great futures. For grades
2-8. Mon-Fri, 2:30-6:30pm; thru June 2020.
$20/school-year. Sisson School, 601 E. Alma St.
(530)220-7623.
CDC Fall Classes Begin; Anderson/Redding. Fall
classes for California Dance Company begin 9/9
in Anderson & Redding. Classes for all ages & all
levels in gymnastics, tumbling, aerial silks, jazz,
tap, ballet, lyrical, contemporary & hip-hop. Ages
2 & up. Class times & costs vary. California Dance
Company, 2150 #1 Marx Way, Anderson; 2040
Walden St., Redding. (530)365-7749.
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/
person up to 8 players, includes shoes; must
pre-reg. Shasta Lanes, 11093 Black Marble Way.
(530)244-5773.
Ishi Archery Club; Red Bluff. Enjoy some screenfree
family time out on the archery range. Call for
details & waiver info. Ages 6 & up with parental
supervision. Open daily, dawn to dusk. $5/daypass;
$40/individual yearly pass; $45/family yearly
pass. Hwy 36, 2.7 miles east of the junction.
(530)347-5442.
Music For The Masses; Yreka. Learn how to play
a new instrument every day or get the practice
you want/need. Choose from many different
instruments. This class may also be funded by
your child’s charter school. All ages. Tue-Sat, times
vary. $35/lesson; must pre-reg. Shoppe Serendipity,
404 S. Main St. (530)598-0075.
Painting & Drawing Lessons; Chico. Artist &
instructor Janet Lombardi Blixt invites children &
adults to enjoy creative exploration with painting
& drawing in a supportive & friendly instructional
atmosphere. After-school & homeschool classes
avail. Ages 7 & up. Tue-Th, 1-2:30pm. $35/
weekly. Chico Art School & Gallery, 261 E. 3rd St.
(530)570-3895.
Parrot Playhouse; Redding. Walk thru an interactive
aviary featuring beautiful Australian lorikeets;
feed colorful birds from your hand. Wed-Sun,
10:30am-4pm. Closed 11:45am-1pm daily. Free
for members or with park admission, $12.50-
$16.50. Nectar cups $1. Turtle Bay Exploration
Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
Paul Bunyan’s Forest Camp; Redding. Children
can view animals & explore hands-on exhibits like
the new Smokejumper exhibit, then stroll outside
to enjoy the Parrot Playhouse & 2 exclusive playgrounds.
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat & Sun 10am-
5pm. Parrot Playhouse closed 11:45am-1pm daily.
Included with paid park admission ($12.50-16.50)
& free for members. Turtle Bay Exploration Park,
844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
Run4Salmon; Northern CA. Sep 14-29, join in
the 300-mile trek led by Chief Caleen Sisk of the
Winnemem Wintu Tribe to restore salmon runs
& protect waters & indigenous lifeways. Helps
raise awareness about the vital role salmon play
in keeping healthy waters & forests. Walk, run,
bike, boat, dance, sing, ride & pray. All ages.
Free. Sacramento River, Northern California.
run4salmon.org.
Tween & Teen Y Club Enrichment Program;
Redding. Offers food, fun, facilitated activities,
homework help, a computer lab, fitness (including
swimming, basketball & other court sports), a
chance to socialize, leadership development,
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mentors & more. Ages 12-18. M-F, 2-6pm; must
pre-reg. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St.
(530)246-9622.
Young Musicians Program; Yreka. Learn how to
play a new instrument every day or get the practice
you want/need. This class is grant funded;
limited space avail. Ages 7-19. Tue-Sat, times
vary. $10/lesson; must pre-reg. Shoppe Serendipity,
404 S. Main St. (530)598-0075.
1|SUNDAY
BUTTE COUNTY
Barry R. Kirschner Wildlife Sanctuary & Educational
Center; Oroville. Enjoy a weekend visit
to support this wildlife foundation, which provides
rehabilitation & long-term care for exotic & native
species, educational programs, guided tours &
more. All ages. Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm. $6-$20; ages
2 & under free. 4995 Durham-Pentz Rd. (530)533-
1000.
Chico Air Museum. View jet & propeller aircraft
plus an impressive display of aviation & space
artifacts. Peruse the research library & gift shop.
Th-Sun, 9am-2pm. Free; donations appreciated.
Chico Airport, 165 Ryan Ave. (530)345-6468.
Free Family Movie; Chico. Come enjoy a film
suitable for all ages. Sun, 2pm. Chico Branch
Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.
Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun
of BMX racing, including Strider races. Practices
Tue (5:30-7pm, $5); Racing on 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.
Zip line, Rock Climb, Super Slide, Oh my!
Gateway Science Museum; Chico. Explore the
world of science-related activities & new exhibit:
Before & Beyond the Moon. All ages. Wed-Sun,
12-5pm; thru 12/15. Free with museum admission,
$5-$7; ages 2 & under free. 625 Esplanade.
(530)898-4121.
Walls We Create/Give Voice Exhibitions; Chico.
Enjoy 2 timely art exhibitions at monca. Walls We
Create reflects the cultural experience of barriers
- ones we face, ones we build & ones we break
down. Give Voice is art created by the survivors
of sex trafficking, sexual assault & sexual abuse.
Ages 18 & up. Th-Sun, 11am-5pm; thru 9/29. $5.
monca, The Museum of Northern California Art,
900 Esplanade. (530)487-7272.
JACKSON COUNTY, OR
Apollo 50: A New Perspective Exhibition; Ashland,
OR. Allows people young & old to experience
the small steps that led to the giant leap of the
moon landings. All ages. Daily, check website for
winter hours; thru 10/10. $12/adults; $10/children
& seniors; free ages 2 & under. ScienceWorks
Hands-On Museum, 1500 E. Main St. (541)482-
6767.
First Sunday At ScienceWorks; Ashland, OR.
Bring the family to learn & explore in a wonderful
hands-on museum that’s home to more than 100
varied exhibits. 11am-6pm. $3 admission today.
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum, 1500 E. Main
St. (541)482-6767.
SHASTA COUNTY
Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All
bikes & ages welcome. Wed, 6:30-8:30pm; Fri,
6-7pm or Sun, 6:30-7:30pm; weather permitting.
$60/year membership, practice Wed ($5) races Fri
($12) & Sun ($7). Margaret Polf Park, Shasta Dam
Blvd. (530)949-9247.
Old-Time Fiddle Jams; Redding. Enjoy the
sounds & sights of fiddles, flattop guitars & more
as you sit back or dance to bluegrass & Americana
music. All ages. 1st Sun, 1-3pm; thru Dec 2019.
Free. St. James Lutheran Church, 2500 Shasta
View Blvd. (530)200-4820.
Shingletown Certified Farmers Market. Meet local
farmers & crafters while supporting a tradition
of buying direct from producers at this Sunday
market & swap meet. All ages. Sun, 12-3pm; thru
10/27. Free. Shingletown Medical Center parking
lot, 31292 Alpine Meadows Rd. (530)262-7360.
Special Needs Day At Rare Air Trampoline
Park; Redding. Children with sensory needs
may enjoy a jump session with access to the
trampoline area including an airbag pit & more.
All ages. 1st Sun, 10am-12pm. $10/person; 1
parent free for each jumper who needs assistance
(reusable jump socks required, $3). 3625 Old 44
Dr. (530)221-1206.
Walk On The Wild Side Animal Show; Redding.
Enjoy a fun-filled educational wildlife show & see
animals showcasing their natural behaviors in
a captivating & inspiring atmosphere. All ages.
11am & 12pm. Free for members or with park
admission, $12.50-$16.50; ages 3 & under free.
Turtle Bay Exploration Park Mill Building, 844
Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum. Enjoy the history
& location of Mt. Shasta thru new exhibits, many
opportunities for activities & fun for the whole
family. All ages. Fri-Sun, 10am-4pm; thru Dec
2019. Donations appreciated. 1 N. Old Stage Rd.
(530)926-5508.
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GOING PLACES SEPTEMBER
See the local talent Redding has to offer the fashion world at the Redding Fashion Show Gala at The Atrium. Enjoy
local fashion, food & fun! See the 7th. (Shasta County)
Climbing Gym; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor
exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14
& under need parental supervision. Th-Sun, 10am-
5pm. $5/day pass; $4/shoe rental. Shasta Base
Camp, 308 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-2359.
2|MONDAY
LABOR DAY
BUTTE COUNTY
Lil’ Sprouts Program; Chico. An early intervention
program for children with autism. Thru sensory
play & 1-on-1 support, your child will develop
socialization, behavioral & communication skills.
Ages 4-7. Mon, 2-5pm. Free; must pre-reg. Little
Red Hen Lifespan Center, 2418 Cohasset Rd.
#150. (530)897-0900.
GLENN COUNTY
Nurturing Nest Playgroup; Willows. Parents &
children enjoy interactive play while building social
& emotional skills for future educational experiences
& success. Ages 5 & under. Mon & Wed, 9:30-
11am. Free. 1035 W. Wood St. (530)934-6882.
SHASTA COUNTY
Dale Maynor Fitness Training; Redding. This fun
& motivating 30-min workout led by a professional
fitness & weight loss specialist aims to tone
your body & obliterate fat. Ages 18 & up. M/W/F,
times vary; thru 9/27. $30/month; $4/drop-in;
must pre-reg. Caldwell Park, 56 Quartz Hill Rd.
(530)225-4095.
Line Dancing 1 & 2; Redding. Enjoy a fun & easy
hour of dance. Learn some basics & learn some
dances; all genres of music. Age 14 & up. Mon,
6-7:15pm (Level 1); 7:15-8:30pm (Level 2); thru
10/21. $34/both; $21/one level; must pre-reg. Senior
Citizens Hall, 2290 Benton Dr. (530)225-4095.
Walk On The Wild Side Animal Show; Redding.
Enjoy a fun-filled educational wildlife show & see
animals showcasing their natural behaviors in
a captivating & inspiring atmosphere. All ages.
11am & 12pm. Free for members or with park
admission, $12.50-$16.50; ages 3 & under free.
Turtle Bay Exploration Park Mill Building, 844
Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
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 matched. All ages. Mon, 3:30-6pm; thru
10/14. 400 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-6670.
3|TUESDAY
BUTTE COUNTY
Azad’s Martial Arts Fall Special; Chico. Kids
learn important life skills like leadership, goal setting,
self-control & self-defense skills while getting
a good workout. Come by for the fall special — 8
lessons including 2 private lessons. Ages 3 & up.
Mon-Fri, 3-7pm. $95. Azad’s Martial Arts Center,
313 Walnut St., Ste. 150. (530)892-2923.
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; Chico. This fun night of
roller skating features weekly themes, games &
family hits music. All ages. Tue, 6:30-8:30pm.
$6.50, includes skate rental. Cal Skate, 2465
Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601.
Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra cheerleading
skills; practice or prepare to be an All
Star. Learn tumbling skills, jumps, motions &
flexibility. $55/month; $10/class. Tue, 3:30-
4:30pm. Chico Cheer All Stars Gym, 13306
Cabin Hollow Ct., Ste. 120. (530)894-2227.
Circle Time; Chico. Join the fun with books
& stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking,
music making & parachute play. All ages. Tue/
Th, 9:15-10am. Free. Apple Blossom Baby, 1372
Longfellow Ave. (530)345-1617.
Crafters Club; Oroville. Bring your project to
work on while enjoying the company of other
yarn enthusiasts. Tue, 3-5pm. Free. Oroville
Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-
7642.
Open Play; Chico. Come play with your little
one. Ages 5 & under. Tue-Th, 10am-2pm. $8/
hr; pre-paid hrs avail; ages 10mos & under free.
Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave.,
Ste. 140. (530)343-3101.
Painting & Drawing Lessons; Chico. Artist &
instructor Janet Lombardi Blixt invites children
& adults to enjoy creative exploration with
painting & drawing in a supportive & friendly
instructional atmosphere. After-school &
homeschool classes avail. Ages 7 & up. Tue-Th,
1-2:30pm. $35/weekly. Chico Art School &
Gallery, 261 E. 3rd St. (530)570-3895.
Preschool Storytime; Chico. Enjoy stories,
songs & crafts. Ages 3-5. Tue, 10am & 11am.
Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave.
(530)891-2726.
Rhythm Kids; Chico. Young children enjoy music
on the drums, play & more. Ages 4-5. Tue,
2:15pm. $8/class. Sunny Garden Montessori,
2801 Godman Ave., Ste. 140. (530)343-3101.
Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun
of BMX racing, including Strider races. Practices
Tue (5:30-7pm, $5); Racing on 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.
Tap & Tumble; Chico. 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. Wed, 4-5pm. $52/
month; $14 drop-in. Kinetics Academy of Dance,
627 Broadway St., Ste. 100. (530)345-2505.
GLENN COUNTY
Preschool Storytime; Willows. Enjoy storytime
& craft. Ages 5 & under. Tue, 11am. Free. Willows
Public Library, 201 N. Lassen St. (530)934-5156.
SHASTA COUNTY
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.
Tue, 6-7pm. Free. Drop in or call for info. Empire
Outpatient Recovery Center, 1600 West St. Call or
text (530)355-9470.
Buti Yoga; Redding. Experience a dynamic combination
of tribal dance, plyometrics & a unique core
spiraling technique. All of this combines to create
an amazing yoga practice to sculpt your core &
challenge you. Ages 12 & up. Tue/Th, 4:30pm. $12
(Y members free). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N.
Court St. (530)246-9622.
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.
Children’s Gymnastics; Redding. A fun combination
of gymnastics, strength & conditioning.
Children learn age-appropriate skills & drills
on floor, beam, bar & springboard. Ages 4-8.
Tue, 4-4:45pm. $35/month (Y members $25/
month). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St.
(530)246-9622.
Family Night Jump Time; Redding. Bring the
whole gang for a jumping experience in a funfilled
environment – it’s healthy, active fun. All
ages. 2-8pm. $9/hour; $2 add’l hour. Rare Air
Trampoline Park, 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206.
Homeschool PE; Redding. Children in grades
K thru 8 build physical fitness & enhance skill
development with age-appropriate activities,
sports & games utilizing the Y’s gymnasium, pool
& group studios. Free with Y membership. Tu &
Th, 3-4pm. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St.
(530)246-9622.
ENERGIZE
IN MORE WAYS
THAN ONE
Fun for the
entire family!
JOIN IN
SEPTEMBER
No contracts,
no cancellation
fees.
Shasta Family YMCA
sfymca.org
530.246.9622
VALENE L.
SMITH
MUSEUM
OF ANTHROPOLOGY
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHICO
LIMITED
SPACE
RESERVE
NOW!
Museum Day Live
Saturday September 21, 11am-3pm
Learning by Doing
Free hands-on activities for families and
chance to see 2 exhibits while we celebrate our
connection with America’s Museum: The Smithsonian.
A great way to spend family time together!
530.898.5397 • www.csuchico.edu/anthmuseum
Location: Meriam Library complex across from main entrance to library on Chico State campus.
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GOING PLACES SEPTEMBER
THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES
Homeschool Sewing Classes; Redding. This
sewing series is designed for beginners as well as
those who have sewing experience. Beginners will
make a pillowcase, apron, pajama pants & backpack.
Ages 8-18. Mon/Tue, 1-3pm; thru June
2020. $25/class; must pre-reg; limited space.
Hokema’s, 2736 Bechelli Ln. (530)223-1970.
Junior Ninja Warrior Class; Redding. Children
have a blast with an obstacle-style gymnastics
course. Ages 5 & up. Mon/Tue/Fri, 4pm.
$68/month. Galaxy Gymnastics, 910 Wall St.
(530)222-4496.
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. $5/class (Y members $3/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. Mon, 4:30-5:30pm or Tue/Th, 10:30-
11:30am. 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.
Sew Much Fun Classes; Redding. This sewing
series is designed for beginners as well as those
who have sewing experience. Beginners will make
a pillowcase, apron, pajama pants & backpack.
Ages 8-18. Mon/Tue, 3:30-5:30pm; thru June
2020. $25; must pre-reg; limited space. Hokema’s,
2736 Bechelli Ln. (530)223-1970.
Sharks Swim Team; Redding. Year-round competitive
swim team & pre-competitive team. Ages
5-12. M-F, times vary by level. $80-$120/month;
try 1 week free. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N.
Court St. (530)246-9622.
Storytime; Redding. Celebrate the joys of reading
at this weekly storytime. Geared for ages 5 &
under 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. $50/month;
(Y members $35). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N.
Court St. (530)246-9622.
Teen Advisory Board; Redding. Want to volunteer?
Join the Teen Advisory Board. Help plan
events, make & donate things to the community
& help make Shasta Public Libraries great.
Ages 12-18. Tue, 6-7:30pm; thru 12/17. Free.
Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave.
(530)245-7261.
Youth & Adult Hula; Redding. Students learn
about Hawaiian culture & dance, music, song,
chants, stories, Hawaiian Language, weaving,
lei making, ukulele performing, aloha, respect &
responsibility. Tue, 4-5pm (ages 6-14) or 5-7pm
(ages 15 & up); thru 9/26. $65; must pre-reg. Teen
Center, 56 Quartz Hill Rd. (530)225-4095.
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. $45/month; (Y members $30/month).
Tue/Th, 6:30-7:30pm. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155
N. Court St. (530)246-9622.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Beginning Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta.
Learn the smooth & salsa dances, & how to lead
or follow. Fun, supportive environment develops
technique & skills. Solo dancers welcome. All
ages. Tue, 6:45-7:45pm. Members $20/8-classes;
non-members $5-$7/per class. Mt. Shasta Wellness
Center, 633 Lassen Ln. (530)926-6010.
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 3 & up: Mon,
3:30pm ($10 drop-in). 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.
Mt. Shasta Martial Arts Program, 612-A S. Mt.
Shasta Blvd. (530)859-2024.
Movement-Based Learning; Mt. Shasta. Participants
will gain strategies & techniques to help
develop focus, relieve stress & energize. Childcare
& dinner are provided. Ages 3 & up. Tue, 5:30-
7:30pml; thru 9/10. Free; must pre-reg. Mt. Shasta
Elementary School, 501 Cedar St. (530)926-1400.
PAL: Play & Learn Group; Weed. Join an early
childhood facilitator with your young child each
week to play & learn thru exploration, creativity
& sensory play. Ages 5 & under. Tue & Th, 10-
11:30am. Free. Family & Community Resource
Center of Weed, 260 Main St. (530)938-9914.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Kids Fitness Classes; Red Bluff. Group fitness
classes taught in a safe & fun environment. Gets
kids moving & promotes motor & social skills,
cooperative play, athletic development & healthy
habits. Ages 4-12. Tue/Th, 4:20pm. $5/drop-in;
discounts for members. Tehama Family Fitness
Center, 2498 S. Main St. (530)528-8656.
4|WEDNESDAY
BUTTE COUNTY
Babies Love Books Storytime; Chico. Enjoy this
special storytime. Ages 18mos & under. Wed,
11-11:30am. 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. Make
friends in a supportive environment. 10:30am-
12pm. $20/class (free if you delivered at Enloe).
Enloe Mother & Baby Education Center, 251
Cohasset Rd, Suite 120. (530)332-3970.
Cal Bear’s Kid Session; Chico. Young skaters
enjoy open skating & instruction. Ages 12 & under.
Wed, 10:30am-12:30pm. $6.25, includes skates
(parents skate free). Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael
Dr. (530)343-1601.
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)893-3276.
CHILDREN’S COMMUNITY
CHARTER SCHOOL
GRADES K-8
Children’s Community Charter School
is a safe, family-oriented K-8 learning
environment where our highly
trained staff integrates art, music and
drama into our science, technology,
English language arts, engineering
and math curriculums. Also offered
is a Homework Club & After School
Care. Call today about our tuitionfree
public charter program!
Now located at 2346 Floral Ave.
(Located at Grace Community Church)
Chico • (530) 877-2227
www.paradisecccs.org
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GOING PLACES SEPTEMBER
THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES
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. Wed, 6-8pm; thru 10/2. $175/couple.
Enloe Mother & Baby Ed. Center, 251 Cohasset Rd.
#120. (530)332-3970.
Circle Time; Chico. Join the fun with books &
stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music
making & parachute play. All ages. Wed, 3:15-
4pm. Free. Apple Blossom Baby, 1372 Longfellow
Ave. (530)345-1617.
Hip-Hop; Chico. Set to fun, upbeat music,
students will learn dancing moves & playful (clean
& age-appropriate) routines grounded in hip-hop,
funk & jazz. Ages 4-11. Wed, 4-5pm: Move &
Groove (ages 4-7); 6-7pm: Hip-Hop (grades 2-6).
$52/month. Kinetics Academy of Dance, 627
Broadway St., #100. (530)345-2505.
Kids Activity Time; Gridley. Come enjoy a fun activity
designed just for kids. Ages 12 & under. Wed,
3pm. Free. Gridley Branch Library, 299 Spruce St.
(530)846-3323.
Mommy & Me Dance; Chico. Build the confidence
in your little one while you both participate in a
baby ballet class tailored to you & your child. Enjoy
special bonding time with your toddler. Ages walking-3.
Wed, 9:30-10am; thru 9/25. $35/4-classes;
$10/drop-in. Kinetics Academy of Dance, 627
Broadway St., #100. (530)345-2505.
Open Play At Sunny Garden; Chico. Come play
with your little one. Ages 5 & under. Tue-Th,
10am-2pm. $8/hr; pre-paid hrs avail; ages 10mos
& under free. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801
Godman Ave., Ste. 140. (530)343-3101.
Preschool Storytime; Oroville. Preschoolers hear
great children’s stories. Ages 3-5. Wed, 11am.
Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave.
(530)538-7642.
Toy Van Visit; Oroville. From tumbling mats to
tricycles, parents may check out toys from the van
for 1 month provided by Valley Oak Children’s Services.
11am-12pm. Free. Oroville Branch Library,
1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642.
GLENN COUNTY
Crafty Kids; Willows. Children get creative at
this fun weekly event with make-&-take crafting
activities. Ages 7 & up. Wed, drop in any time
between 1-4pm. Free. Willows Public Library, 201
N. Lassen St. (530)934-5156.
Storytime; Orland. Children’s storytime with music
& a related craft. Ages 3-5. Wed, 11am. Free.
Orland Branch Library, 333 Mill St. (530)865-1640.
Nurturing Nest Playgroup; Willows. Parents
& children enjoy interactive play while building
social & emotional skills for future educational
experiences & success. Ages 5 & under. Mon
& Wed, 9:30-11am. Free. 1035 W. Wood St.
(530)934-6882.
SHASTA COUNTY
Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All
bikes & ages welcome. Wed, 6:30-8:30pm; Fri,
6-7pm or Sun, 6:30-7:30pm; weather permitting.
$60/year membership, practice Wed ($5) races Fri
($12) & Sun ($7). Margaret Polf Park, Shasta Dam
Blvd. (530)949-9247.
Dale Maynor Fitness Training; Redding. This fun
& motivating 30-min workout led by a professional
fitness & weight loss specialist aims to tone
your body & obliterate fat. Ages 18 & up. M/W/F,
times vary; thru 9/27. $30/month; $4/drop-in;
must pre-reg. Caldwell Park, 56 Quartz Hill Rd.
(530)225-4095.
East Coast Swing Dance; Redding. Learn the
basics of swing dance with intermediate options.
Ages 13 & up. Wed, 7-10:30pm; thru 9/18. $5-$7;
must pre-reg. Caldwell Recreation Center, 56
Quartz Hill Rd. (530)225-4095.
Good Grief Suicide Loss Support Group;
Redding. Meets 1st & 3rd Wed, 6:30-8pm. Free.
Shasta YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)440-6033.
Grasshopper Soccer; Redding. Join your little one
for 1-on-1 time in a program that benefits participants
by teaching motor skills, athletic awareness &
how to have fun with sports. Ages 3-5; parent participation
req. Wed, 4-4:45pm & 5–5:45pm; thru 9/25.
$23-$31; must pre-reg. Grasshopper Sports Zone
next to City Hall, 777 Cypress Ave. (530)225-4095.
Music & Me Classes; Redding. A wonderful
program that incorporates movement while
introducing children to music. Stimulates personal
growth, creative expression & skill development
through hands-on learning. Ages 1-5. Mon or
Wed, 9-10am. $5/class. (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 at 5:45pm. Bridges to Success
Cottage, 1544 Magnolia St. (530)225-0350.
Preschool Storytime; Burney. Preschoolers hear
great children’s stories & enjoy a craft. Ages 5
& under & their caregivers. Wed, 11am-12pm.
Free. Burney Branch 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 Library,
1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!
Learn how you can make a difference
in the life of a child, become a
Court Appointed Special Advocate
Call 844-25-4CASA
A program of Northern Valley
Catholic Social Service,
serving Butte, Glenn, Shasta
& Tehama Counties.
Sharks Swim Team; Redding. Year-round competitive
swim team & pre-competitive team. Ages
5-12. M-F, times vary by level. $80-$120/month;
try 1 week free. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N.
Court St. (530)246-9622.
Swim School; Redding. 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 12 & under. Mon, Wed & Th or
Sat; times vary by level. $43-$52/session; must
pre-reg. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St.
(530)246-9622.
Teen Advisory Board; Anderson. Want to volunteer?
Join the Teen Advisory Board. Help plan
events, make & donate things to the community
& help make Shasta Public Libraries great. Ages
12-18. 1st & 3rd Wed, 4-5:30pm; thru 12/18.
Free. Anderson Branch Library, 3200 W. Center St.
(530)245-7261.
Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy viewing
& learning more about wild horses & burros. These
amazing animals live peaceful & free lives on
5,000 acres in their natural habitat. All ages. Wed
& Sat, 10am-4pm. Free. Wild Horse Sanctuary,
5796 Wilson Hill Rd. (530)474-5770.
Youth Tennis; Redding. With an experienced
tennis coach, students will learn the USTA rules,
proper technique & scorekeeping. Ages 7-17.
$70; must pre-reg. Wed, 5-6pm; thru 9/25.
Sequoia School Tennis Courts, 1805 Sequoia St.
(530)225-4095.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Ballroom Dance Classes: Beginning/Intermediate;
Mt. Shasta. Learn the smooth & quickstep
dances & how to lead or follow. Fun, supportive
Visit nvcss.org for more information.
environment develops technique & skills. Solo
dancers welcome. All ages. Wed, 6:45-7:45pm.
Adult and youth members: $20/8 classes; adult
non-members: $7/class or $20/4 classes; youth
non-members: $5 class. Mt. Shasta Wellness
Center, 633 Lassen Ln. (530)926-6010.
Coffee & Cake; Dunsmuir. Everyone’s invited to
get social. Enjoy coffee & cake, sit around, chat
& find out what the resource center has to offer.
Free. Wed, 9:30-11am. Dunsmuir Community
Resource Center, 5844 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-
4400.
Children’s Storytime; Dunsmuir. Children of all
ages (infants welcome) enjoy stories & a snack.
Adult must accompany child. Wed, 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 3 & up: Mon,
3:30pm ($10 drop-in). 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.
Mt. Shasta Martial Arts Program, 612-A S. Mt.
Shasta Blvd. (530)859-2024.
Preschool Storytellers; Yreka. Hear a different
storyteller read, sing songs & make crafts each
week. All ages. Wed, 10-11am. Free. Yreka Library,
719 4th St. (530)841-4175.
Songs & Stories; Mt. Shasta. Children ages 5
& under enjoy fun stories & sing along to music.
An adult must accompany young children. Wed,
10:30am. Free. Mt. Shasta Branch Library, 515 E.
Alma St. (530)926-2031.
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BUTTE COUNTY
Baby Ballet; Chico. Structured to nurture a child’s
physical, social, emotional, language & cognitive
development. Enjoy lots of stories, props & costumes
to make it fun for every tiny dancer. Ages
2-5. Th, 9:15am-12pm (time varies by age); thru
9/26. $48/month; $14/drop-in. Kinetics Academy
of Dance, 627 Broadway St., #100. (530)545-
2505.
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.
Chico Air Museum. View jet & propeller aircraft
plus an impressive display of aviation & space
artifacts. Peruse the research library & gift shop.
Th-Sun, 9am-2pm. Free; donations appreciated.
Chico Airport, 165 Ryan Ave. (530)345-6468.
Circle Time; Chico. Join the fun with books &
stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music
making & parachute play. All ages. Tue/Th, 9:15-
10am. Free. Apple Blossom Baby, 1372 Longfellow
Ave. (530)345-1617.
Gateway Science Museum; Chico. Explore the
world of science-related activities & new exhibit:
Before & Beyond the Moon. All ages. Wed-Sun,
12-5pm; thru 12/15. Free with museum admission,
$5-$7; ages 2 & under free. 625 Esplanade.
(530)898-4121.
Open Play; Chico. Come play with your little one.
Ages 5 & under. Tue-Th, 10am-2pm. $8/hr; prepaid
hrs avail; ages 10mos & under free. Sunny
Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave., Ste. 140.
(530)343-3101.
Play Chess; Chico. Learn to play chess with
teen volunteers. All ages. Th, 3:30-5:30pm & Sat,
11am-1pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108
Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.
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GOING PLACES SEPTEMBER
THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES
Preschool Storytime; Durham. Stories, songs &
activities for children & parents/caregivers. Ages 5
& under. Th, 10am. Free. Durham Branch Library,
2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835.
Rhythm Kids; Chico. Young children enjoy music
on the drums, play & more. Ages 5-7. Th, 2:15pm.
$8/class. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman
Ave., Ste. 140. (530)343-3101.
Sign Language For Toddlers; Chico. Young
children learn sign language & socialize during a
circle time that includes a welcome song, reading
books, singing songs, art activities, parachute play
& more. Ages 5 & under. Th, 1pm. $8/class. Sunny
Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave., Ste. 140.
(530)343-3101.
Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun
of BMX racing, including Strider races. Practices
Tue (5:30-7pm, $5); Racing on 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.
Thursday Night Market; Chico. This festive,
weekly street party features farm-fresh produce,
mouthwatering foods, arts & crafts & live
entertainment. Enjoy free bike valet, kid-friendly
activities & late-night shopping at downtown
businesses. All ages. 6-9pm; thru 9/26. Free.
Downtown Chico, Broadway between 2nd & 5th
Sts. (530)345-6500.
Toddler Storytime; Chico. Stories, songs & action
rhymes. Ages 3 & under. Th, 10am & 11am.
Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave.
(530)891-2726.
Walls We Create/Give Voice Exhibitions; Chico.
Enjoy 2 timely art exhibitions at monca. Ages 18 &
up. Th-Sun, 11am-5pm; thru 9/29. See the 1st.
GLENN COUNTY
Babies & Books; Orland. Babies & parents
enjoy storytime together. Ages 2.5 & under. Th,
11am. Free. Orland Branch Library, 333 Mill St.
(530)865-1640.
JACKSON COUNTY, OR
Apollo 50: A New Perspective Exhibition;
Ashland, OR. Allows people young & old to
experience the small steps that led to the giant
leap of the moon landings. All ages. Daily, check
website for winter hours; thru 10/10. $12/adults;
$10/children & seniors; free ages 2 & under.
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum, 1500 E. Main
St. (541)482-6767.
SHASTA COUNTY
Buti Yoga; Redding. Experience a dynamic combination
of tribal dance, plyometrics & a unique core
spiraling technique. All of this combines to create
an amazing yoga practice to sculpt your core &
challenge you. Ages 12 & up. Tue/Th, 4:30pm. $12
(Y members free). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N.
Court St. (530)246-9622.
First Thursdays At California Street Labs;
Redding. Join KIXE TV & Shasta Living Streets for
a free family night. Meet a PBS character, watch
films & play. All ages. 5pm; thru 9/5. 1313 California
St. (530)243-5493.
Grasshopper Baseball/Softball; Redding. Join
your little one for 1-on-1 time in a program that
benefits participants by teaching motor skills,
athletic awareness & how to have fun with sports.
Ages 3-5; parent participation req. Th, 4-4:45pm
& 5–5:45pm; thru 9/26. $23-$31; must pre-reg.
Grasshopper Sports Zone next to City Hall, 777
Cypress Ave. (530)225-4095.
Homeschool PE; Redding. Children in grades
K thru 8 build physical fitness & enhance skill
development with age-appropriate activities,
sports & games utilizing the Y’s gymnasium, pool
& group studios. Free with Y membership. Tu &
Th, 3-4pm. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St.
(530)246-9622.
Kidfit Classes; Redding. Kids have a great time
moving & playing while increasing flexibility,
balance & motor skills. Ages 5-10. Mon/Th,
4-4:45pm. $10/class (Y members free). Shasta
Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622.
Little Explorers: Measure Me; Redding. Go
beyond measuring tapes & measuring cups.
What else can you use to find out how small, big,
heavy, light, fast or slow different objects are?
For ages 2-5 & their caregivers. Th, 10-11am.
Free for members or with park admission,
$12.50-$16.50; ages 3 & under free. Turtle Bay
Exploration Park Mill Building, 844 Sundial Bridge
Dr. (530)243-8850.
Palo Cedro Farmers Market & Craft Fair. This
certified farmers market features several varieties
of freshly harvested micro greens & more. The
crafts section has vendors with candles, lotions,
jewelry, soap, crocheted & hand-sewn goodies.
All ages. Th, 3-6pm; year-round. Free. Palo Cedro
Guild, 22307 Old 44 Dr. (530)547-3788.
PlayGym; Redding. This class helps little ones
grow & thrive by promoting motor, mental & social
development thru gymnastics, song, dance &
play. Ages 3-5. Th, 10:15-11am. $7.50/class (Y
members $5/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. Mon, 4:30-5:30pm or Tue/Th, 10:30-
11:30am. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St.
(530)246-9622.
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Raising A Reader Read-To-Me Book Club;
Redding. Children enjoy a weekly storytime with
matching activities. Stories center around a
monthly theme; includes a book bag to take home
each month to encourage family reading time.
Ages 2-5. Th, 9-10am; thru 9/19. $5/class (Y
members $3). 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 Library,
1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250.
Sharks Swim Team; Redding. Year-round competitive
swim team & pre-competitive team. Ages
5-12. M-F, times vary by level. $80-$120/month;
try 1 week free. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N.
Court St. (530)246-9622.
Speakeasy Soiree; Redding. One Safe Place
invites you to the 2nd annual charity auction for
tasty libations, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, live music,
silent auction, a photo booth & fabulous auction
item/experience packages. Get dolled up in 1920s
era-appropriate attire for an evening of glam &
sophistication. All proceeds benefit programs &
services provided by One Safe Place. Ages 21 &
up. 6-10pm. $50/tix; $500/table. Sheraton Redding
Hotel, 820 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)244-0118.
Storytime; Anderson. Meet Cascade Union
Elementary school teachers & hear featured story
“Time For School Mouse.” Each child will receive
a stuffed animal mouse & stickers provided by
First 5 Shasta. Ages 5 & under. Th, 3:30pm. Free.
Anderson Branch Library, 3200 W. Center St.
(530)365-7685.
Storytime; Anderson. Celebrate the joys of
reading at this weekly storytime in the waiting
room. Ages 5 & under. Th, 3:30pm. Free. Anderson
Family Health & Dental Center, 2965 E. St.
(530)229-5115.
FORMERLY DUCKY DERBY.... WE’RE NOT DUCKIN’ OUT!
Swim School; Redding. 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 12 & under. Mon, Wed & Th or
Sat; times vary by level. $43-$52/session; must
pre-reg. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St.
(530)246-9622.
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. $50/month (Y
members $35/month). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155
N. Court St. (530)246-9622.
What’s All The STEAM About?; Redding.
Different weekly focus with activities/experiments
to encourage young children to actively explore
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math
before they start school. Ages 3-5. Th, 9-10am;
thru 10/31. $5/class (Y members $3 materials
fee/class). 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. $45/month. (Y members $30). Tue/Th,
6:30-7:30pm. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court
St. (530)246-9622.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Climbing Gym; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor
exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14
& under need parental supervision. Th-Sun, 10am-
5pm. $5/day pass; $4/shoe rental. Shasta Base
Camp, 308 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-2359.
Intermediate/Advanced Ballroom Dance
Classes; Mt. Shasta. Fun, supportive environment
develops technique & skills at the intermediate/advanced
level. Solo dancers welcome.
All ages. Th, 6:45-7:45pm. Adult and youth
members: $20/8 classes; adult non-members:
$7/class or $20/4 classes; youth non-members:
$5 class. 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 3 & up: Mon,
3:30pm ($10 drop-in). 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.
Mt. Shasta Martial Arts Program, 612-A S. Mt.
Shasta Blvd. (530)859-2024.
PAL: Play & Learn Group; Dunsmuir. Join an early
childhood facilitator with your young child each
week to play & learn thru exploration, creativity &
sensory play. Ages 5 & under. Th, 10:30am-12pm.
Free. Family & Community Resource Center of
Weed, 260 Main St. (530)938-9914.
PAL: Play & Learn Group; Weed. Join an early
childhood facilitator with your young child each
week to play & learn thru exploration, creativity
& sensory play. Ages 5 & under. Tue & Th, 10-
11:30am. Free. Family & Community Resource
Center of Weed, 260 Main St. (530)938-9914.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Kids Fitness Classes; Red Bluff. Group fitness
classes taught in a safe & fun environment. Gets
kids moving & promotes motor & social skills,
cooperative play, athletic development & healthy
habits. Ages 4-12. Tue/Th, 4:20pm. $5/drop-in;
discounts for members. Tehama Family Fitness
Center, 2498 S. Main St. (530)528-8656.
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Enjoy a performance with a contemporary spin on classics by the San Francisco Conservatory of Music’s resident
orchestra, Telegraph Quartet at the Zingg Recital Hall in Chico! Brought to you by Chico Performances, this
concert will be one you won't forget! See the 22nd. (Butte County)
6|FRIDAY
BUTTE COUNTY
Babies Love Books Storytime; Oroville. Connect
with your little one during this special storytime.
Ages 18mos & under. Fri, 10:30-11am. Free.
Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave.
(530)538-7642.
Barry R. Kirschner Wildlife Sanctuary &
Educational Center; Oroville. Start your weekend
off with a visit to support this wildlife foundation,
which provides rehabilitation & long-term care for
exotic & native species, educational programs,
guided tours & more. All ages. Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm.
$6-$20; ages 2 & under free. 4995 Durham-Pentz
Rd. (530)533-1000.
Bilingual Story Garden; Chico. Enjoy stories &
songs in English & Spanish for ages 5 & under. Fri,
10am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman
Ave. (530)891-2726.
Billboard Top 40 Skate Night; 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. $8-$9 per session,
skate rental $2.50-$3.50. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael
Dr. (530)343-1601.
Chico Air Museum. View jet & propeller aircraft
plus an impressive display of aviation & space
artifacts. Peruse the research library & gift shop.
Th-Sun, 9am-2pm. Free; donations appreciated.
Chico Airport, 165 Ryan Ave. (530)345-6468.
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; cash or
check only. 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 13-17. Fri, 2:30-5:30pm. Free; must pre-reg.
Little Red Hen Lifespan Center, 2418 Cohasset Rd.
#150. (530)897-0900.
Horse Care; Oroville. Feed, pet & groom a great
herd of adopted horses. Bring watermelon rinds,
carrots or apples to share. All ages. Fri, 9am-4pm;
appts Mon-Sat avail. Free. California Therapy
Horses Ranch, 43 Canyon Dr. (530)321-9164.
Play Date; Chico. Bring your friends & make
some new ones. All ages. Fri, 10am-12pm. Free.
Apple Blossom Baby, 1372 Longfellow Ave.
(530)345-1617.
Sign Language For Toddlers; Chico. Young
children learn sign language & socialize during a
circle time that includes a welcome song, reading
books, singing songs, art activities, parachute
play & more. Ages 5 & under. Fri, 11am. $8/class.
Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave.,
Ste. 140. (530)343-3101.
Storytime; Gridley. Features stories, music &
crafting fun for ages 5 & under. Fri, 10am. Free.
Gridley Branch Library, 299 Spruce St. (530)846-
3323.
Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Black light bowling with
music. Fri, 10pm-1am. $13.94/person, includes
shoes; or $6.49/game + $4.74/shoe rental. Orchard
Lanes, 2397 Esplanade. (530)895-3257.
Walls We Create/Give Voice Exhibitions; Chico.
Enjoy 2 timely art exhibitions at monca. Ages 18 &
up. Th-Sun, 11am-5pm; thru 9/29. See the 1st.
JACKSON COUNTY, OR
Apollo 50: A New Perspective Exhibition; Ashland,
OR. Allows people young & old to experience
the small steps that led to the giant leap of the
moon landings. All ages. Daily, check website for
winter hours; thru 10/10. $12/adults; $10/children
& seniors; free ages 2 & under. ScienceWorks
Hands-On Museum, 1500 E. Main St. (541)482-
6767.
SHASTA COUNTY
Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All
bikes & ages welcome. Wed, 6:30-8:30pm; Fri,
6-7pm or Sun, 6:30-7:30pm; weather permitting.
$60/year membership, practice Wed ($5) races Fri
($12) & Sun ($7). Margaret Polf Park, Shasta Dam
Blvd. (530)949-9247.
Buti Yoga; Redding. Experience a dynamic combination
of tribal dance, plyometrics & a unique
core spiraling technique. All of this combines to
create an amazing yoga practice to sculpt your
core & challenge you. Ages 12 & up. Fri, 9am. $12
(Y members free). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N.
Court St. (530)246-9622.
Dale Maynor Fitness Training; Redding. This fun
& motivating 30-min workout led by a professional
fitness & weight loss specialist aims to tone
your body & obliterate fat. Ages 18 & up. M/W/F,
times vary; thru 9/27. $30/month; $4/drop-in;
must pre-reg. Caldwell Park, 56 Quartz Hill Rd.
(530)225-4095.
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. $25/class/per family (Y members free).
Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-
9622.
Friday Toddler Time; 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. $7/jumper, parent free (reusable jump
socks required, $3). Rare Aire Trampoline Park,
3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206.
Gem Faire; Anderson. Browse thru fine jewelry,
precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of
beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much
more at manufacturer’s prices at this 3-day event.
Enjoy exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry
repair & cleaning while you shop. Free hourly door
prizes. All ages. 9/6-8, 12-6pm (Fri), 10am-6pm
(Sat) & 10am-5pm (Sun). $5. Shasta District Fair &
Events Center, 1890 Briggs St. (503)252-8300.
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.
Redding Fashion Week: Kick-Off Trunk Show;
Redding. Kick off fashion week with this trunk
show. Donations made during this week help
to support the Redding Fashion Alliance Youth
Sewing Scholarship fund & the Emerging Fashion
Designer fund. Ages 18 & up. 6-9pm. Free;
must pre-reg. Carousel Boutique, 1555 Yuba St.
(530)246-1959.
Redding Homeschoolers Park Day. Weekly
playdate for children & parents. Find park updates
on Redding Area Homeschool Support Facebook
page. All ages. Fri, 2:30pm. Free.
Reptile Exhibit Room; Redding. Check out reptiles
from around the world on display plus enjoy
feeding & petting the tortoise & lizards that roam
the room. All ages. Tue-Sat, 12-5:30pm. $3-$4.
Redding Reptiles, 991 Lake Blvd. (530)338-2445.
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. Ages
5-12. Fri, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Rowell Family
Empowerment, 2701 Old Eureka Way, Ste. 2i.
(530)226-5129.
Sharks Swim Team; Redding. Year-round competitive
swim team & pre-competitive team. Ages
5-12. M-F, times vary by level. $80-$120/month;
try 1 week free. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N.
Court St. (530)246-9622.
Shasta Family YMCA Inaugural Golf Tournament;
Redding. Reg includes 18 holes with cart
scramble, event swag bag, on-course games,
hole-in-1 contest, raffle prizes, tri-tip lunch &
awards ceremony. Partner with the Y to help make
the community better & change lives. Ages 21 &
up. 7am-3pm. $100. Gold Hills Golf Club, 1950
Gold Hills Dr. (530)246-9622 ext. 121.
United Methodist Women’s Thrift Shop;
Redding. Find gently used clothing for the whole
family & more. All ages. 1st Fri & Sat. 9am-3pm
(Fri); 9-11am (Sat); thru 12/7. Free to browse. First
United Methodist Church, East St. (530)355-9470.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Climbing Gym; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor
exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14
& under need parental supervision. Th-Sun, 10am-
5pm. $5/day pass; $4/shoe rental. Shasta Base
Camp, 308 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-2359.
Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum. Enjoy the history
& location of Mt. Shasta thru new exhibits, many
opportunities for activities & fun for the whole
family. All ages. Fri-Sun, 10am-4pm; thru Dec
2019. Donations appreciated. 1 N. Old Stage Rd.
(530)926-5508.
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BUTTE COUNTY
Barry R. Kirschner Wildlife Sanctuary & Educational
Center; Oroville. Enjoy a weekend visit
to support this wildlife foundation, which provides
rehabilitation & long-term care for exotic & native
species, educational programs, guided tours & more.
All ages. Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm. $6-$20; ages 2 &
under free. 4995 Durham-Pentz Rd. (530)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. Free. Chico Branch
Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.
Chico Air Museum. View jet & propeller aircraft
plus an impressive display of aviation & space
artifacts. Peruse the research library & gift shop.
Th-Sun, 9am-2pm. Free; donations appreciated.
Chico Airport, 165 Ryan Ave. (530)345-6468.
Japanese Storytime; Chico. Monthly program
features classic tales of Japan, Kamishibai (“paper-theatre”)
& Japanese songs & crafts. 1st Sat,
1pm. All ages. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108
Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.
Kids Club Craft Workshop; Chico. Kids ages 3
& up can make a creative project to bring home.
10am-12pm. $2-$5/class. Michaels, 2041 Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. (530)343-1864.
Lord’s Gym Kid’s Carnival; Oroville. Enjoy
carnival games, face painting, races for kids,
entertainment & family activities. Low prices for
food, inflatables & other attractions. All ages.
10am-3pm. Free. Lord’s Gym Oroville, 2120 Bird
St. (530)534-4140.
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
3-5 mile walk. Sat, year-round, starts 8:45am
sharp, call to confirm. Lake Oroville Visitors Center,
917 Kelly Ridge Rd. (530)538-2219.
Play Chess; Chico. Learn to play chess with
teen volunteers. All ages. Th, 3:30-5:30pm & Sat,
11am-1pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108
Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.
Roo’s Zoo Kids Skate Session; Chico. Join Roller-Roo
in a session. Ages 10 & under; little ones
in strollers welcome. Sat, 10:30am-12:30pm. $7/
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)893-3276.
Saturday Storytime; Chico. Children of all ages
will enjoy this weekly storytime. 11am. Free.
Barnes & Noble, 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King
Pkwy. (530)894-1494.
Toastmaster’s Gavel Club Meeting; Chico. An
affiliate of Toastmasters International, Gavel Club
gives kids the same experience as a regular
Toastmasters Club. The program helps children be
assertive & find joy in speaking & active listening.
Ages 18 & under. 1st & 3rd Sat, 4:30-5:30pm; thru
Dec 2019. Free. Mountain Mike’s Pizza banquet
room, 1105 W. 5th St. (530)228-6120.
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. 9/7 &
8: Sat, 9am-4pm & Sun, 9am-1pm. $175/couple.
Enloe Mother & Baby Education Center, 251
Cohasset Rd., Ste. 120. (530)332-3970.
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Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Black light bowling with
music. Sat, 9pm-1am. $6.94/per person/game +
$4.74/shoe rental. Orchard Lanes, 2397 Esplanade.
(530)895-3257.
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.
Gateway Science Museum; Chico. Explore the
world of science-related activities & new exhibit:
Before & Beyond the Moon. All ages. Wed-Sun,
12-5pm; thru 12/15. See the 1st.
Walls We Create/Give Voice Exhibitions; Chico.
Enjoy 2 timely art exhibitions at monca. Ages 18 &
up. Th-Sun, 11am-5pm; thru 9/29. See the 1st.
JACKSON COUNTY, OR
Apollo 50: A New Perspective Exhibition; Ashland,
OR. Allows people young & old to experience
the small steps that led to the giant leap of the
moon landings. All ages. Daily, check website for
winter hours; thru 10/10. $12/adults; $10/children
& seniors; free ages 2 & under. ScienceWorks
Hands-On Museum, 1500 E. Main St. (541)482-
6767.
SHASTA COUNTY
Back To Our Roots BBQ; Redding. Roots Farm
School, a proposed K-8 charter, hosts this delicious
BBQ. Hear about the vision for the school
with an agriculture-inspired classical approach to
education. Enjoy BBQ, music, silent auction & children’s
activities. All ages. 5-9pm. $10-$25. Ross
Ranch, 12021 Old Oregon Trail. (530)941-9708.
Charlie Rabbit & Friends; Redding. Have gardening
fun & get your wiggles out in the gardens
(or greenhouse in rain). Featuring gardening &
nature activities for young children & siblings,
parents & grandparents. Meet at west entrance.
10-11am. Free with park or garden admission
($3/garden; $12.50-$16.50/park). McConnell
Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 1135 Arboretum
Dr. (530)243-8850.
FARM Club Fun At The Redding Market. Kids
receive tokens worth $2 to spend on fruits &
vegetables of their choice at the Farmers Market.
Upon first visit, kids receive $4 in tokens. Visit 3
times in 6 weeks & choose a prize. Ages 3-15.
Sat, 7:30am-12pm; thru 10/12. Free. Redding
Saturday Farmers Market, 777 Cypress Ave.
(530)245-6457.
Gem Faire; Anderson. Browse thru fine jewelry,
precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of
beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much
more at manufacturer’s prices at this 3-day event.
Enjoy exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry
repair & cleaning while you shop. Free hourly door
prizes. All ages. 9/6-8, 12-6pm (Fri), 10am-6pm
(Sat) & 10am-5pm (Sun). $5. Shasta District Fair &
Events Center, 1890 Briggs St. (503)252-8300.
Grasshopper Soccer; Redding. Join your little one
for 1-on-1 time in a program that benefits participants
by teaching motor skills, athletic awareness
& how to have fun with sports. Ages 3-5; parent
participation req. Sat, 8-8:45am & 9–9:45am;
thru 9/28. $23-$31; must pre-reg. Grasshopper
Sports Zone next to City Hall, 777 Cypress Ave.
(530)225-4095.
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.
Mosaics With Angie; Redding. Grab your safety
glasses & head out to create your own mosaic
piece in this 3-class workshop using stained
glass, ceramics, rocks, pebbles & more. Ages 10
& up. Sat, 9:30a-12pm; thru 9/21. $85/3-classes;
must pre-reg. Chain Gang Bike Shop, 1520
Division St. (530)225-4095.
North State Doula Program Community
Resource Center Open House; Redding. Learn
more about what North State Doula offers women.
All ages. 12-4pm. Free. Atrium of the Downtown
Mall (lower level), 1607 Market St., Ste. 124.
(303)845-0630.
Pokémon League; Anderson. League events are a
great way to learn game basics & get the feel for
Pokémon competitive play. Using your own cards
& Pokémon video games, you can play, trade &
earn cool prizes. Ages 5 & up. Sat, 2-6pm; thru
12/28. Free. Average Ape Comics & Games, 2325
Balls Ferry Rd. (530)378-5515.
Redding Fashion Show Gala; Redding. Experience
the fashion world as you meet models
& local designers, & enjoy a runway show,
locally made hors d’ oeuvres, no-host bar & a DJ
after-party, all supporting the mission of Redding
Fashion Alliance. Ages 18 & up. 6-10pm; 5:30pm
doors. $25-$75. The Atrium, 1670 Market St.
(530)276-0458.
Reptile Exhibit Room; Redding. Check out reptiles
from around the world on display plus enjoy
feeding & petting the tortoise & lizards that roam
the room. All ages. Tue-Sat, 12-5:30pm. $3-$4.
Redding Reptiles, 991 Lake Blvd. (530)338-2445.
Rising Stars; Redding. From tap to jazz students,
will learn thru games, music & plenty of fun. Ages
2-4 & 5-8. Sat, 9-9:50am & 10-10:50am; thru
9/21. $35; must pre-reg. Caldwell Recreation
Center, 56 Quartz Hill Rd. (530)225-4095.
Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night; Redding. Enjoy an unlimited
night of bowling, a laser light show, music &
fun. Fri-Sat, 9pm-midnight, $15 includes shoe
rental. Shasta Lanes, 11093 Black Marble Way.
(530)244-5773.
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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).
Galaxy Gymnastics, 910 Wall St. (530)222-4496.
Saturday Storytime; Redding. Come enjoy storytime
fun. Ages 7 & under. 11am. Free. Barnes &
Noble, 1260 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2006.
Saturday Toddler Time; 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. $7/jumper, parent free (reusable jump
socks required, $3). Rare Air Trampoline Park,
3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206.
Shasta Lake Farmers Market; Shasta Lake City.
Enjoy an evening market hosted by the Shasta
Lake Creative Community & shop local. All ages.
Sat, 6-9pm; thru 10/26. Free. Heritage Roasting
Co., 4302 Shasta Dam Blvd. (530)605-1990.
Shasta Renaissance & Fantasy Faire; Anderson.
Enjoy 2 days of fun-filled mischief & merriment.
Play games, meet fairies, ogres, mermaids &
more. All ages. 9/7 & 8, 10am-6pm (Sat) & 10am-
5pm (Sun). $10; ages 10 & under free with paying
adult. Shasta District Fairgrounds in Anderson,
1890 Briggs St. (530)276-0458.
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.
Swim School; Redding. Children learn confidence
in the aquatic environment as they become accustomed
to submerging in water, blowing bubbles,
moving about comfortably, & learning how to have
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fun safely. Ages 12 & under. Mon, Wed & Th or
Sat; times vary by level. $43-$52/session; must
pre-reg. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St.
(530)246-9622.
Teen Volunteer Walk On The Wild Side Animal
Show; Redding. The animal care teen volunteers
work hard all year long & today is the day they
get to put on the well-loved Walk on the Wild
Side Animal show. Come out & support the teens,
ages 14-18, as they perform with Sweet Pea the
Skunk, Kinta the Kookaburra & many more. All
ages. 11am & 12pm. Free for members or with
park admission, $12.50-$16.50; ages 3 & under
free. Turtle Bay Exploration Park Mill Building, 844
Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
United Methodist Women’s Thrift Shop;
Redding. Find gently used clothing for the whole
family & more. All ages. 1st Fri & Sat. 9am-3pm
(Fri); 9-11am (Sat); thru 12/7. Free to browse. First
United Methodist Church, East St. (530)355-9470.
Walking With Wings & 5K Run; Redding. Join the
Alyssa Araiza Wings of Angels 2nd annual Delaney
Valles Memorial for childhood cancer awareness.
Support the families of children fighting this
disease by running or walking at this event. All
ages. 8:30am-12pm. $20-$35; ages 5-8 free.
Sundial Bridge Arboretum Loop, Sundial Bridge.
(530)378-2373.
Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy viewing
& learning more about wild horses & burros. These
amazing animals live peaceful & free lives on
5,000 acres in their natural habitat. 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 Dance Hall, 1350 Nixon Rd. (415)215-2652.
Children’s Storytime; Weed. Ages 3 & under
enjoy storytime at 10:30am & ages 4-7 enjoy
storytime at 11am. Adult must accompany child.
Ages 7 & under. Sat, 10:30-11:30am. Free. Weed
Branch Library, 150 Alamo Ave. (530)938-4767.
Climbing Gym; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor
exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14
& under need parental supervision. Th-Sun, 10am-
5pm. $5/day pass; $4/shoe rental. Shasta Base
Camp, 308 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-2359.
Family Fun Carnival; Yreka. Enjoy old-style
carnival games & carousel rides with food
vendors avail. Stop by the North State Parent
booth for a fun activity & say hello! All ages. 1st
Sat, 11am-2pm; thru 10/5. Free. Franco American
Hotel, Third St. at Miner St. (530)917-9478.
Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum. Enjoy the history
& location of Mt. Shasta thru new exhibits, many
opportunities for activities & fun for the whole
family. All ages. Fri-Sun, 10am-4pm; thru Dec
2019. Donations appreciated. 1 N. Old Stage Rd.
(530)926-5508.
TEHAMA COUNTY
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.
The Saturday Market By The River; Red Bluff.
Year-round certified market features locally grown
products including veggies, fruit, nuts, meats,
honey, eggs & artisan food products & crafts.
Co-sponsored by the Red Bluff Chamber & Slow
Food Shasta Cascade. 8am-12pm, rain or shine;
thru 9/28. 100 Main St. (530)527-6220.
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8|SUNDAY
BUTTE COUNTY
Chamber Music Recital: Beautiful, Bold &
Beethoven; Chico. Beethoven’s piano trio,
Schubert’s Arpeggione Sonata & Hindemith’s
Quartet will be performed. Performers: Bradley
Martin, Anna Presler, Leighton Fong & Russell
Burnham. All ages. 2pm. $15-$20. Zingg Recital
Hall (ARTS), 400 W. 1st St. (530)898-5152.
Free Family Movie; Chico. Come enjoy a film
suitable for all ages. Sun, 2pm. Chico Branch
Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.
Music Under The Stars; Paradise. Experience
a delightful evening fundraiser brought to you
by the Paradise Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy live
auction & music, silent auction & a box dinner
by Bacio’s Catering. Proceeds help bring musical
events to the ridge. 6pm. $40-$50. Chapelle de
L’Artiste, 3300 Inspiration Ln. (530)327-8508.
Rhythms Of Grace; Chico. Enjoy stories, movement,
songs & crafts based on the Bible during
this non-denominational 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.
Barry R. Kirschner Wildlife Sanctuary & Educational
Center; Oroville. Start your weekend
off with a visit to support this wildlife foundation,
which provides rehabilitation & long-term care
for exotic & native species, educational programs,
guided tours & more. All ages. Tue-Sun,
9am-5pm. See the 1st.
Chico Air Museum. View jet & propeller aircraft
plus an impressive display of aviation & space
artifacts. Peruse the research library & gift shop.
Th-Sun, 9am-2pm. See the 1st.
Gateway Science Museum; Chico. Explore the
world of science-related activities & new exhibit:
Before & Beyond the Moon. All ages. Wed-Sun,
12-5pm; thru 12/15. 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 1st.
Walls We Create/Give Voice Exhibitions; Chico.
Enjoy 2 timely art exhibitions at monca. Ages 18
& up. Th-Sun, 11am-5pm; thru 9/29. See the 1st.
JACKSON COUNTY, OR
Apollo 50: A New Perspective Exhibition;
Ashland, OR. Allows people young & old to
experience the small steps that led to the giant
leap of the moon landings. All ages. Daily, check
website for winter hours; thru 10/10. $12/adults;
$10/children & seniors; free ages 2 & under.
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum, 1500 E. Main
St. (541)482-6767.
SHASTA COUNTY
Gem Faire; Anderson. Browse thru fine jewelry,
precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of
beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much
more at manufacturer’s prices at this. Enjoy exhibitors
from around the world. Jewelry repair &
cleaning while you shop. Free hourly door prizes.
All ages. 10am-5pm. $5. Shasta District Fair &
Events Center, 1890 Briggs St. (503)252-8300.
Shasta Renaissance & Fantasy Faire; Anderson.
Enjoy fun-filled mischief & merriment.
Play games, meet fairies, ogres, mermaids &
more. All ages. 10am-5pm (Sun). $10; ages 10
& under free with paying adult. Shasta District
Fairgrounds in Anderson, 1890 Briggs St.
(530)276-0458.
Shingletown Certified Farmers Market.
Meet local farmers & crafters while supporting
a tradition of buying direct from producers at
this Sunday market & swap meet. All ages. Sun,
12-3pm; thru 10/27. Free. Shingletown Medical
Center parking lot, 31292 Alpine Meadows Rd.
(530)262-7360.
Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All
bikes & ages welcome. Wed, 6:30-8:30pm; Fri,
6-7pm or Sun, 6:30-7:30pm; weather permitting.
See the 1st.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Climbing Gym; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor
exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14
& under need parental supervision. Th-Sun, 10am-
5pm. See the 1st.
Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum. Enjoy the history
& location of Mt. Shasta thru new exhibits, many
opportunities for activities & fun for the whole
family. All ages. Fri-Sun, 10am-4pm; thru Dec
2019. See the 1st.
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BUTTE COUNTY
Azad’s Martial Arts Fall Special; Chico. Kids
learn important life skills like leadership, goal setting,
self-control & self-defense skills while getting
a good workout. Come by for the fall special — 8
lessons including 2 private lessons. Ages 3 & up.
Mon-Fri, 3-7pm. $95. Azad’s Martial Arts Center,
313 Walnut St., Ste. 150. (530)892-2923.
Lil’ Sprouts Program; Chico. An early intervention
program for children with autism that helps
develop socialization, behavioral & communication
skills. Ages 4-7. Mon, 2-5pm. See the 2nd.
GLENN COUNTY
Nurturing Nest Playgroup; Willows. Parents
& children enjoy interactive play while building
social & emotional skills for future educational
experiences & success. Ages 5 & under. Mon
& Wed, 9:30-11am. Free. 1035 W. Wood St.
(530)934-6882.
SHASTA COUNTY
Babies, Books & Play; Redding. A fun playtime
for little ones & their caregivers. Ages 2 & under.
Mon, 10:30am. Free. Redding Branch Library,
1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253.
CDC Fall Classes Begin; Anderson/Redding.
Fall classes for California Dance Company begin
9/9 in Anderson & Redding. Classes for all ages
& all levels in gymnastics, tumbling, aerial silks,
Siskiyou County – A Four-Season Area
With Peaceful Outdoor Enjoyment For All
Celebrating International
Women In Business
Month with a Symposium
Friday Oct. 4 th at 6 P.M.
Mount Shasta Resort
Tickets $50 per person,
includes dinner. Live dessert
auction & fun raffle tickets
for sale. Come hear speaker
Kimberly Chabot, Life Coach
from the Handel Group. Be
inspired and motivated to
create and cultivate real, lasting impact in your
community, this Design Your Life presentation
will offer you a starting point to jumpstart your
journey! For tickets call (530) 524-6787.
WIBN meets the 1st Thursday of the
month at Lily’s in Mt. Shasta, 5:30 P.M.
Come join us! All are welcome.
We are a network of dynamic women achieving
their business goals through inspiration. mentoring
& support . Don’t have time to attend meetings?
Join by sending in your member dues of $60 .
Support local enterprises run by
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jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, contemporary & hip-hop.
Ages 2 & up. Class times & costs vary. California
Dance Company, 2150 #1 Marx Way, Anderson;
2040 Walden St., Redding. (530)365-7749.
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.
King’s Brotherhood; Redding. Empowers boys
to develop strong leadership skills, self-identity &
healthy relationships. Thru the use of anecdotes,
group activities & reflections, boys will develop
strategies for creating safe social climates &
maintaining healthy friendships. A delicious &
nutritious meal is provided. Ages 8-12. Mon,
5:30-7:30pm; thru 12/16. Free; must pre-reg.
MLK Center, 1815 Sheridan St. (530)225-4095.
Positively Girls Club: Girls With Ideas; Redding.
This research-based curriculum utilizes innovative
lesson plans to teach girls to collaborate with
each other while finding their own unique voice
& leadership style. A delicious & nutritious meal
is provided during the program. Ages 9-13. Mon,
5:30-7:30pm; thru 12/16. Free; must pre-reg.
MLK Center, 1815 Sheridan St. (530)225-4095.
Redding Performing Arts Center Grand
Opening Party. Come out & see the facilities &
meet the director. The center provides instruction
in music, theater & dance. All ages. 2-5pm. Free.
3274 Bechelli Ln. (530)276-8283.
Youth Volleyball League; Redding. Practices will
concentrate on skill building, setting, passing,
spiking, digging & serving - all the basics to
make the game more enjoyable. Players will be
divided into teams depending on grade. Games
on Sat mornings. For boys & girls in grades
4-8. Mon-Th, times vary; thru 9/26. $75; must
pre-reg. Alta Mesa Gym, 2301 Saturn Skwy.
(530)225-4095.
Homeschool Sewing Classes; Redding. This
sewing series is designed for beginners as well
as those who have sewing experience. Beginners
will make a pillowcase, apron, pajama pants
& backpack. Ages 8-18. Mon/Tue, 1-3pm; thru
June 2020. See the 3rd.
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 5th.
Prenatal Yoga; Redding. Classes are uniquely
designed for pregnancy & taught by a certified
instructor. All stages of pregnancy are welcome.
Mon, 4:30-5:30pm or Tue/Th, 10:30-11:30am.
See the 3rd.
Sew Much Fun Classes; Redding. This sewing
series is designed for beginners as well as
those who have sewing experience. Beginners
will make a pillowcase, apron, pajama pants &
backpack. Ages 8-18. Mon/Tue, 3:30-5:30pm;
thru June 2020. See the 3rd.
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.
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 will be matched. All ages. Mon,
3:30-6pm; thru 10/14. 400 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd.
(530)926-6670.
Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic
& fun, develops coordination, flexibility, strength,
martial arts skills & manners. Ages 3 & up: Mon,
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Calling all dancers! CDC Fall Classes Begin in Anderson & Redding at 2 locations! With so many different options
to choose from, your new or experienced dancer will be thrilled to begin. See Month-Long & Special Happenings.
(Shasta County)
PAL: Play & Learn Group; Mt. Shasta. Join an
early childhood facilitator with your young child
each week to play & learn thru exploration,
creativity & sensory play. Ages 5 & under. Mon,
10:30am-12pm. Free. Mt. Shasta Community
Resource Center, 109 E. Lake St. (530)926-1400.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Library Story Time!; Corning. Engaging themebased
storytime activities designed to enhance
cognitive skills, language, physical, creative &
social-emotional development. Ages 6 & under.
Mon, 10am; thru June 2020. Free. Corning Branch
Library, 740 Third St. (530)527-0607.
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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.
Circle Time; Chico. Join the fun with books &
stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music
making & parachute play. All ages. Tue/Th, 9:15-
10am. Free. Apple Blossom Baby, 1372 Longfellow
Ave. (530)345-1617.
Crafters Club; Oroville. Bring your project to work
on while enjoying the company of other yarn
enthusiasts. For adults. Tue, 3-5pm. Free. Oroville
Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642.
Kids Crafternoon; Durham. Fun crafts for kids
ages 12 & under (5 & under with adult). 2nd &
4th Tue, 3-5:30pm. Free. Durham Branch Library,
2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835.
Preschool Storytime; Chico. Enjoy stories,
songs & crafts. Ages 3-5. Tue, 10am & 11am.
Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave.
(530)891-2726.
Rhythm Kids; Chico. Young children enjoy
music on the drums, play & more. Ages 4-5. Tue,
2:15pm. $8/class. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801
Godman Ave., Ste. 140. (530)343-3101.
Cheap Skate Night; Chico. This fun night of roller
skating features weekly themes, games & family
hits music. Tue, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 3rd.
Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on
cheerleading skills or prepare to be an All Star.
Tue/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 3rd.
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Open Play At Sunny Garden; Chico. Come play
with your little one. Ages 5 & under. Tue-Th, 10am-
2pm. See the 3rd.
Painting & Drawing Lessons; Chico. Artist &
instructor Janet Lombardi Blixt invites children &
adults to enjoy creative exploration with painting
& drawing in a supportive & friendly instructional
atmosphere. After-school & homeschool classes
avail. Ages 7 & up. Tue-Th, 1-2:30pm. See the 3rd.
Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun.
Practices Tue (5:30pm); Racing on Th (7pm) & Sun
(11am). All ages. See the 1st.
GLENN COUNTY
Preschool Storytime; Willows. Enjoy storytime
& craft. Ages 5 & under. Tue, 11am. Free. Willows
Public Library, 201 N. Lassen St. (530)934-5156.
SHASTA COUNTY
Family Night Jump Time; Redding. Bring the
whole gang for a jumping experience in a funfilled
environment – it’s healthy, active fun. All
ages. 2-8pm. $9/hour; $2 add’l hour. Rare Air
Trampoline Park, 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206.
Haven Humane Society’s 2nd Tuesday Club;
Redding. Enjoy dinner at Nello’s Place restaurant
where a portion of the day’s proceeds go towards
the animals at Haven Humane. All ages. 5-9pm.
Visit havenhumane.org for more info. Nello’s
Place, 3055 Bechelli Ln. (530)241-1653.
Junior Ninja Warrior Class; Redding. Children
have a blast with an obstacle-style gymnastics
course. Ages 5 & up. Mon/Tue/Fri, 4pm. $68/
month. Galaxy Gymnastics, 910 Wall St. (530)222-
4496.
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. Geared for ages 5 &
under, but all ages welcome. Tue, 10-10:30am.
Free. Shasta Community Health Center’s Pediatrics
waiting room, 1035 Placer St. (530)246-5710.
Teen Advisory Board; Redding. Want to volunteer?
Join the Teen Advisory Board. Help plan
events, make & donate things to the community
& help make Shasta Public Libraries great. Ages
12-18. Tue, 6-7:30pm; thru 12/17. Free. Redding
Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-
7261.
Youth Volleyball League; Redding. Practices will
concentrate on skill building, setting, passing,
spiking, digging & serving - all the basics to make
the game more enjoyable. Players will be divided
into teams depending on grade. Games on Sat
mornings. For boys & girls in grades 4-8. Mon-Th,
times vary; thru 9/26. $75; must pre-reg. Alta
Mesa Gym, 2301 Saturn Skwy. (530)225-4095.
Alateen Meeting; Redding. Support group for
ages 12-20 affected by someone else’s drinking.
Tue, 6-7pm. See the 3rd.
Chess Group Fun; Redding. Play chess while
instructors observe, advise & facilitate the fun. All
ages. Tue, 6-7:30pm. See the 3rd.
Homeschool Sewing Classes; Redding. This
sewing series is designed for beginners as well
as those who have sewing experience. Beginners
will make a pillowcase, apron, pajama pants &
backpack. Ages 8-18. Mon/Tue, 1-3pm; thru June
2020. See the 3rd.
Homeschool PE; Redding. Children in grades K
thru 8 build physical fitness & enhance skill development
with age-appropriate activities. Free with
Y membership. Tu & Th, 3-4pm. See the 3rd.
Prenatal Yoga; Redding. Classes are uniquely
designed for pregnancy & taught by a certified
instructor. All stages of pregnancy are welcome. Mon,
4:30-5:30pm or Tue/Th, 10:30-11:30am. See the 3rd.
Sew Much Fun Classes; Redding. This sewing
series is designed for beginners as well as those
who have sewing experience. Beginners will make
a pillowcase, apron, pajama pants & backpack.
Ages 8-18. Mon/Tue, 3:30-5:30pm; thru June
2020. See the 3rd.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
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.
Beginning Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta.
Lots of fun for all ages. Tue, 6:45-7:45pm. See
the 3rd.
Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic
& fun, develops coordination, flexibility, strength,
martial arts skills & manners. Ages 3 & up: Mon,
3:30pm ($10 drop-in). 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 3rd.
PAL: Play & Learn Group; Weed. Join an early
childhood facilitator with your young child each
week to play & learn thru exploration, creativity
& sensory play. Ages 5 & under. Tue & Th, 10-
11:30am. See the 3rd.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Library Story Time!; Los Molinos. Engaging
theme-based storytime activities designed to
enhance cognitive, language, physical, creative
& social-emotional development. Ages 6 & under.
Tue, 10am; thru June 2020. Free. Los Molinos
Branch Library, 7881 Hwy 99E. (530)527-0607.
Kids Fitness Classes; Red Bluff. Group fitness
classes taught in a safe & fun environment. Gets
kids moving & promotes motor & social skills,
cooperative play, athletic development & healthy
habits. Ages 4-12. Tue/Th, 4:20pm. See the 3rd.
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PATRIOT DAY
BUTTE COUNTY
Babies Love Books Storytime; Chico. Enjoy this
special storytime. Ages 18mos & under. Wed,
11-11:30am. 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. Make
friends in a supportive environment. 10:30am-
12pm. $20/class (free if you delivered at Enloe).
Enloe Mother & Baby Education Center, 251
Cohasset Rd, Suite 120. (530)332-3970.
Cal Bear’s Kid Session; Chico. Young skaters
enjoy open skating & instruction. Ages 12 & under.
Wed, 10:30am-12:30pm. $6.25, includes skates
(parents skate free). Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael
Dr. (530)343-1601.
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)893-3276.
Circle Time; Chico. Join the fun with books &
stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music
making & parachute play. All ages. Wed, 3:15-
4pm. Free. Apple Blossom Baby, 1372 Longfellow
Ave. (530)345-1617.
Kids Activity Time; Gridley. Come enjoy a fun activity
designed just for kids. Ages 12 & under. Wed,
3pm. Free. Gridley Branch Library, 299 Spruce St.
(530)846-3323.
Preschool Storytime; Oroville. Preschoolers hear
great children’s stories. Ages 3-5. Wed, 11am.
Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave.
(530)538-7642.
Open Play At Sunny Garden; Chico. Come play
with your little one. Ages 5 & under. Tue-Th, 10am-
2pm. See the 3rd.
GLENN COUNTY
Crafty Kids; Willows. Children get creative at
this fun weekly event with make-&-take crafting
activities. Ages 7 & up. Wed, drop in any time
between 1-4pm. Free. Willows Public Library, 201
N. Lassen St. (530)934-5156.
Storytime; Orland. Children’s storytime with music
& a related craft. Ages 3-5. Wed, 11am. Free.
Orland Branch Library, 333 Mill St. (530)865-1640.
Nurturing Nest Playgroup; Willows. Parents
& children enjoy interactive play while building
social & emotional skills for future educational
experiences & success. Ages 5 & under. Mon
& Wed, 9:30-11am. Free. 1035 W. Wood St.
(530)934-6882.
SHASTA COUNTY
Basic Pressure Canning; Redding. Learn how
a pressure canner works & the multiple safety
features included on modern canners. Ages 12 &
up. 6-9pm. $45; must pre-reg. Aunt Bee’s Kitchen,
1213 C St. (530)225-4095.
Preschool Storytime; Burney. Preschoolers hear
great children’s stories & enjoy a craft. Ages 5
& under & their caregivers. Wed, 11am-12pm.
Free. Burney Branch 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.
Redding Safety Fair; Redding. Enjoy the 2nd
annual safety fair featuring children’s activities,
food, safety demonstrations & more. Connect
with public safety representatives from nearly
every department in the city, along with several
dignitaries & elected officials. All ages. 5:30-
8:30pm. Free. Redding City Hall, 777 Cypress Ave.
(530)225-4095.
S.T.E.A.M. – Project Wild; Redding. Project Wild
is a wildlife-based conservation & environmental
education program that fosters responsible actions
toward wildlife & related natural resources.
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THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES
delve into the environments, ecosystems & human
behaviors that affect our wildlife. Healthy snack
provided. Ages 5-13. Wed, 5:30-7:30pm; thru
12/18. Free; must pre-reg. MLK Center, 1815
Sheridan St. (530)225-4095.
Youth Volleyball League; Redding. Practices will
concentrate on skill building, setting, passing,
spiking, digging & serving - all the basics to make
the game more enjoyable. Players will be divided
into teams depending on grade. Games on Sat
mornings. For boys & girls in grades 4-8. Mon-Th,
times vary; thru 9/26. $75; must pre-reg. Alta
Mesa Gym, 2301 Saturn Skwy. (530)225-4095.
Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All
bikes & ages welcome. Wed, 6:30-8:30pm; Fri,
6-7pm or Sun, 6:30-7:30pm; weather permitting.
See the 1st.
Parent Group: Discipline That Works; Redding.
Free parent support group that’s based on the Triple
P positive parenting program. Wed, 6-7:30pm.
See the 4th.
Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy viewing
& learning more about wild horses & burros. These
amazing animals live peaceful & free lives on
5,000 acres in their natural habitat. All ages. Wed
& Sat, 10am-4pm. See the 4th.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Children’s Storytime; Dunsmuir. Children of all
ages (infants welcome) enjoy stories & a snack.
Adult must accompany child. Wed, 3:30-4:30pm.
Free. Dunsmuir Branch Library, 5714 Dunsmuir
Ave. (530)235-2035.
Coffee & Cake; Dunsmuir. Everyone’s invited to
get social. Enjoy coffee & cake, sit around, chat
& find out what the resource center has to offer.
Free. Wed, 9:30-11am. Dunsmuir Community
Resource Center, 5844 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-
4400.
Nature Walk: Bats & Cave; Yreka. Bring the family
to enjoy a guided nature walk with local field
experts & learn more about bats & explore caves.
Rain or shine. 6-8pm. Free. Meet at Barnum Cave.
(530)842-5763.
Preschool Storytellers; Yreka. Hear a different
storyteller read, sing songs & make crafts each
week. All ages. Wed, 10-11am. Free. Yreka Library,
719 4th St. (530)841-4175.
Songs & Stories; Mt. Shasta. Children ages 5
& under enjoy fun stories & sing along to music.
An adult must accompany young children. Wed,
10:30am. Free. Mt. Shasta Branch Library, 515 E.
Alma St. (530)926-2031.
Ballroom Dance Classes: Beginning/Intermediate;
Mt. Shasta. Learn the smooth & quickstep
dances & how to lead or follow. Wed, 6:45-
7:45pm. See the 4th.
Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic
& fun, develops coordination, flexibility, strength,
martial arts skills & manners. Ages 3 & up: Mon,
3:30pm ($10 drop-in). 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 3rd.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Library Story Time!; Red Bluff. Engaging themebased
storytime activities designed to enhance
cognitive skills, language, physical, creative & social-emotional
development. Ages 6 & under. Wed,
10am; thru June 2020. Free. Red Bluff Branch
Library, 545 Diamond Ave. (530)527-0607.
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BUTTE COUNTY
Circle Time; Chico. Join the fun with books &
stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music
making & parachute play. All ages. Tue/Th, 9:15-
10am. Free. Apple Blossom Baby, 1372 Longfellow
Ave. (530)345-1617.
Circus Vargas; Chico. Circus Vargas delivers
nonstop thrills guaranteed to enchant the entire
family. Join the performers for a spectacular
journey & discover a world of magic under the big
top with Circus Vargas’ The Greatest of Ease. All
ages. 9/12-16. Show times vary by date. $15-$72;
ages 2 & under free. Chico Mall, 1950 East 20th
St. (877)468-3861.
Exhibition Talk - Drawn In–By Hand: Graphic
Prints; Chico. This exhibition reveals how the act
of drawing creates an acuity of vision. Reception to
follow at the Turner. All ages. 5:30pm. Free. Zingg
Recital Hall (ARTS), 400 W. 1st St. (530)898-4476.
Play Chess; Chico. Learn to play chess with
teen volunteers. All ages. Th, 3:30-5:30pm & Sat,
11am-1pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108
Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.
Preschool Storytime; Durham. Stories, songs &
activities for children & parents/caregivers. Ages 5
& under. Th, 10am. Free. Durham Branch Library,
2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835.
Rhythm Kids; Chico. Young children enjoy music
on the drums, play & more. Ages 5-7. Th, 2:15pm.
$8/class. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman
Ave., Ste. 140. (530)343-3101.
Thursday Nights At Monca; Chico. Enjoy art,
culture & live music. All ages. 2nd Th, 6-8pm.
Free. 900 Esplanade. (530)487-7272.
Thursday Night Market; Chico. This festive,
weekly street party features farm-fresh produce,
mouthwatering foods, arts & crafts & live
entertainment. Enjoy free bike valet, kid friendly
activities & late-night shopping at downtown
businesses. All ages. 6-9pm; thru 9/26. Free.
Downtown Chico, Broadway between 2nd & 5th
Sts. (530)345-6500.
Toddler Storytime; Chico. Stories, songs & action
rhymes. Ages 3 & under. 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 5th.
Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on
cheerleading skills or prepare to be an All Star.
Tue/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 3rd.
Open Play At Sunny Garden; Chico. Come play
with your little one. Ages 5 & under. Tue-Th, 10am-
2pm. See the 3rd.
Sign Language For Toddlers; Chico. Young
children learn sign language & socialize during a
circle time that includes a welcome song, reading
books, singing songs, art activities, parachute play
& more. Ages 5 & under. Th, 1pm. See the 5th.
Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun.
Practices Tue (5:30pm); Racing on Th (7pm) & Sun
(11am). All ages. See the 1st.
GLENN COUNTY
Babies & Books; Orland. Babies & parents
enjoy storytime together. Ages 2.5 & under. Th,
11am. Free. Orland Branch Library, 333 Mill St.
(530)865-1640.
Do You Have Concerns About Your Baby?
Most Babies At…
3 Months Look from one object to another.
Hold up their heads. Give eye contact.
6 Months Reach and grasp objects.
Look when their name is called. Roll over.
9 Months Sit alone. Imitate gestures.
Wave bye-bye.
12 Months Take their first steps. Play
with a variety of toys. Begin to say “mama.”
18 Months Walk alone. Build a tower
of three blocks. Use up to 15 words.
Enjoy interacting with caregivers.
24 Months Begin to use two-word
phrases to communicate. Eat and drink
independently. Walk up and down stairs.
Far Northern Regional Center provides services
and support that allow persons with developmental
disabilities to live valued and productive lives.
Far Northern
Regional Center
WE CAN HELP. If you have concerns and would like to make a referral for an assessment, contact Far Northern
Regional Center at (530) 222-4791. We provide Early Intervention Services to qualifying children under age three
who have or are at risk for having a developmental delay.Evaluation services are provided at no cost.
See www.farnorthernrc.org for more information
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Take a step back in time & enjoy entertainment, kid's activites & more at the 38th Annual History Jubilee & Craft
Fair at the Tehama County Museum. This annual event is one you don't want to miss! See the 14th. (Tehama County)
SHASTA COUNTY
20th Annual College Information Fair: College
Quest; Redding. North State students & their
families can explore higher education opportunities.
Representatives from colleges & universities
will be on site to showcase the unique features
of their institutions. For high school students &
their families. 5-7:30pm. Free. Simpson University
James M. Grant Student Life Center (gymnasium),
2211 College View Dr. (530)244-1219.
Happy Valley Play Group; Happy Valley. Enjoy
weekly storytime, craft, singing & socializing. Ages
5 & under. Th, 8-9am. Free; must pre-reg. Happy
Valley Primary School Rm. 9, 16300 Cloverdale
Rd. (530)357-2131.
Little Explorers: Measure Me; Redding. Go
beyond measuring tapes & measuring cups.
What else can you use to find out how small, big,
heavy, light, fast or slow different objects are?
For ages 2-5 & their caregivers. Th, 10-11am.
Free for members or with park admission,
$12.50-$16.50; ages 3 & under free. Turtle Bay
Exploration Park Mill Building, 844 Sundial Bridge
Dr. (530)243-8850.
Palo Cedro Farmers Market & Craft Fair. This
certified farmers market features several varieties
of freshly harvested micro greens & more. The
crafts section has vendors with candles, lotions,
jewelry, soap, crocheted & hand-sewn goodies.
All ages. Th, 3-6pm; year-round. Free. Palo Cedro
Guild, 22307 Old 44 Dr. (530)547-3788.
PlayGym; Redding. This class helps little ones
grow & thrive by promoting motor, mental & social
development thru gymnastics, song, dance &
play. Ages 3-5. Th, 10:15-11am. $7.50/class (Y
members $5/class). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N.
Court St. (530)246-9622.
Raising A Reader Read-To-Me Book Club;
Redding. Children enjoy a weekly storytime with
matching activities. Stories center around a
monthly theme; includes a book bag to take home
each month to encourage family reading time.
Ages 2-5. Th, 9-10am; thru 9/19. $5/class (Y
members $3). 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.
Storytime; Anderson. Come take pictures with
Cookie Monster presented by KIXE-TV then enjoy
Sesame Street coloring books, stickers & a healthy
snack provided by First 5 Shasta. Today’s story will
be read by special reader Mindy. Ages 5 & under.
Th, 3:30pm. Free. Anderson Branch Library, 3200
W. Center St. (530)365-7685.
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Youth Volleyball League; Redding. Practices will
concentrate on skill building, setting, passing,
spiking, digging & serving - all the basics to make
the game more enjoyable. Players will be divided
into teams depending on grade. Games on Sat
mornings. For boys & girls in grades 4-8. Mon-Th,
times vary; thru 9/26. $75; must pre-reg. Alta
Mesa Gym, 2301 Saturn Skwy. (530)225-4095.
Homeschool PE; Redding. Children in grades K
thru 8 build physical fitness & enhance skill development
with ageappropriate activities. Free with Y
membership. Tu & Th, 3-4pm. See the 3rd.
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 5th.
Prenatal Yoga; Redding. Classes are uniquely
designed for pregnancy & taught by a certified
instructor. All stages of pregnancy are welcome.
Mon, 4:30-5:30pm or Tue/Th, 10:30-11:30am.
See the 3rd.
Storytime; Anderson. Celebrate the joys of reading
at this weekly storytime in the waiting room.
For ages 5 & under. Th, 3:30pm. See the 5th.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
IEP Preparation Training; Yreka. Learn about all
aspects of the Individualized Education Program
(IEP) process. An experienced trainer will tell
you what to expect during the IEP meeting.
Learn about documents, applicable laws & tools
available to help plan your student’s education.
Childcare provided. Dinner provided at 5:30pm.
All ages. 5:30-8pm. Free; must pre-reg. Yreka
Family Resource Center, 201 S. Broadway.
(530)842-1313.
Climbing Gym; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor
exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14
& under need parental supervision. Th-Sun, 10am-
5pm. See the 1st.
Intermediate/Advanced Ballroom Dance
Classes; Mt. Shasta. Fun, supportive environment
develops technique & skills at the intermediate
level. Solo dancers welcome. Th, 6:45-7:45pm.
See the 5th.
Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic
& fun, develops coordination, flexibility, strength,
martial arts skills & manners. Ages 3 & up: Mon,
3:30pm ($10 drop-in). 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 3rd.
PAL: Play & Learn Group; Dunsmuir. Join an early
childhood facilitator with your young child each
week to play & learn thru exploration, creativity &
sensory play. Ages 5 & under. Th, 10:30am-12pm.
See the 5th.
PAL: Play & Learn Group; Weed. Join an early
childhood facilitator with your young child each
week to play & learn thru exploration, creativity
& sensory play. Ages 5 & under. Tue & Th, 10-
11:30am. See the 3rd.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Kids Fitness Classes; Red Bluff. Group fitness
classes taught in a safe & fun environment. Gets
kids moving & promotes motor & social skills,
cooperative play, athletic development & healthy
habits. Ages 4-12. Tue/Th, 4:20pm. See the 3rd.
13|FRIDAY
BUTTE COUNTY
Babies Love Books Storytime; Oroville. Connect
with your little one during this special storytime.
Ages 18mos & under. Fri, 10:30-11am. Free.
Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave.
(530)538-7642.
Bilingual Story Garden; Chico. Enjoy stories &
songs in English & Spanish for ages 5 & under. Fri,
10am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman
Ave. (530)891-2726.
Billboard Top 40 Skate Night; 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. $8-$9 per session,
skate rental $2.50-$3.50. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael
Dr. (530)343-1601.
Chico Performances Presents: “Mary Poppins
Jr.”; Chico. Get ready to sing along to the unforgettable
songs of this classic musical, performed
by young actors. All ages. 7:30pm. $10-$16.
Laxson Auditorium, 400 W. 1st St. (530)898-6333.
Circus Vargas; Chico. Circus Vargas delivers
nonstop thrills guaranteed to enchant the entire
family. Join the performers for a spectacular
journey & discover a world of magic under the Big
Top with Circus Vargas’ The Greatest of Ease. All
ages. 9/12-16. Show times vary by date. $15-$72;
ages 2 & under free. Chico Mall, 1950 East 20th
St. (877)468-3861.
Organ Recital Series: A Rothe Celebration;
Chico. David Rothe turns 80. In his honor this
concert features Rothe, students, colleagues & the
University Centennial Pipe Organ. All attendees
receive free copies of Rothe’s CD, “Bach Organ
Favorites.” All ages. 7:30pm. $6-$15. Harlen
Adams Theatre Stage (PAC 144), 400 W. 1st St.
(530)898-5152.
Play Date; Chico. Bring your friends & make
some new ones. All ages. Fri, 10am-12pm. Free.
Apple Blossom Baby, 1372 Longfellow Ave.
(530)345-1617.
Storytime; Gridley. Features stories, music & crafting
fun for ages 5 & under. Fri, 10am. Free. Gridley
Branch Library, 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323.
Barry R. Kirschner Wildlife Sanctuary &
Educational Center; Oroville. Start your weekend
off with a visit to support this wildlife foundation,
which provides rehabilitation & long-term care for
exotic & native species, educational programs,
guided tours & more. All ages. Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm.
See the 1st.
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 6th.
Horse Care; Oroville. Feed, pet & groom a great
herd of adopted horses. Bring watermelon rinds,
carrots or apples to share. All ages. Fri, 9am-4pm;
appts Mon-Sat avail. See the 6th.
Sign Language For Toddlers; Chico. Young
children learn sign language & socialize during a
circle time that includes a welcome song, reading
books, singing songs, art activities, parachute play
& more. Ages 5 & under. Fri, 11am. See the 6th.
Walls We Create/Give Voice Exhibitions; Chico.
Enjoy 2 timely art exhibitions at monca. Ages 18 &
up. Th-Sun, 11am-5pm; thru 9/29. See the 1st.
Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with
black light bowling & music. Fri, 10pm-1am. See
the 6th.
SHASTA COUNTY
Incredible Rummage & Collectibles Sale; Redding.
Featuring a fabulous selection of collectibles,
including jewelry, art & designer clothes; clean,
gently-used clothing, furniture, household goods,
outdoor/garden items, recreational equipment,
tools, toys & treasures galore. All ages. 9/13 & 14,
7am-2pm (Fri) & 7am-1pm (Sat). Free to attend.
Center for Spiritual Living, 1905 Hartnell Ave.
(530)221-4849.
Kids Night; Redding. Provides youth an opportunity
to develop their own hobbies & interests based
on themed semester programming. This fall,
youth will choose between youth sports, active
games or mixed media art. A delicious & nutritious
meal is provided. Ages 5-13. Fri, 5:30-7:30pm;
thru 12/13. Free; must pre-reg. MLK Center, 1815
Sheridan 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.
Redding Fashion Week: Iconic Fashion
Exhibition; Redding. Presented by Shasta College
Foundation, this will be the final event of Redding
Fashion Week. Features the designer collection of
local resident Aleta Carpenter. Enjoy small bites &
open bar. Ages 21 & up. 6-9pm. $25. Turtle Bay
Museum, 844 Sundial Bridge. (530)276-0458.
Redding Homeschoolers Park Day. Weekly
playdate for children & parents. Find park updates
on Redding Area Homeschool Support Facebook
page. All ages. Fri, 2:30pm. Free.
Schreder Planetarium Show: The Final Frontier;
Redding. Bring the family to learn more about
space. All ages. 7pm. $8. 1644 Magnolia Ave.
(530)225-0243.
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. Ages
5-12. Fri, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Rowell Family
Empowerment, 2701 Old Eureka Way, Ste. 2i.
(530)226-5129.
Three Cheeses In Three Hours; Redding. Walk
thru the history of cheese making & learn important
facts about milk quality & differences, as
well as the complex biology & chemistry behind
turning milk into tasty cheese curds & protein-rich
whey. Ages 12 & up. 6-9pm. $45; must pre-reg.
Aunt Bee’s Kitchen, 1213 C St. (530)225-4095.
Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All
bikes & ages welcome. Wed, 6:30-8:30pm; Fri,
6-7pm or Sun, 6:30-7:30pm; weather permitting.
See the 1st.
Family Kickboxing Classes; Redding. Bring
the whole family for healthy Friday evening fun.
4-5pm. See the 6th.
Friday Toddler Time; 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 6th.
Reptile Exhibit Room; Redding. Check out reptiles
from around the world on display plus enjoy
feeding & petting tortoise & lizards that roam the
room. All ages. Tue-Sat, 12-5:30pm. See the 3rd.
Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding.
Unlimited bowling, laser light show, music & fun.
Fri-Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 6th.

GOING PLACES SEPTEMBER
THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Climbing Gym; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor
exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14
& under need parental supervision. Th-Sun, 10am-
5pm. See the 1st.
Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum. Enjoy the history
& location of Mt. Shasta thru new exhibits, many
opportunities for activities & fun for the whole
family. All ages. Fri-Sun, 10am-4pm; thru Dec
2019. See the 1st.
14|SATURDAY
BUTTE COUNTY
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.
Circus Vargas; Chico. Circus Vargas delivers
nonstop thrills guaranteed to enchant the entire
family. Join the performers for a spectacular
journey & discover a world of magic under the Big
Top with Circus Vargas’ The Greatest of Ease. All
ages. 9/12-16. Show times vary by date. $15-$72;
ages 2 & under free. Chico Mall, 1950 East 20th
St. (877)468-3861.
Kids Club Craft Workshop; Chico. Kids ages 3
& up can make a creative project to bring home.
10am-12pm. $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
3-5 mile walk. Sat, year-round, starts 8:45am
sharp, call to confirm. Lake Oroville Visitors Center,
917 Kelly Ridge Rd. (530)538-2219.
Play Chess; Chico. Learn to play chess with
teen volunteers. All ages. Th, 3:30-5:30pm & Sat,
11am-1pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108
Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.
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)893-3276.
Saturday Storytime; Chico. Children of all ages
will enjoy this weekly storytime. 11am. Free.
Barnes & Noble, 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King
Pkwy. (530)894-1494.
StoryTail Tutors; Chico. Reluctant, struggling
or beginning readers may read to a therapy dog
today. 2nd & 4th Sat, 2pm. Chico Branch Library,
1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.
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.
Barry R. Kirschner Wildlife Sanctuary &
Educational Center; Oroville. Start your weekend
off with a visit to support this wildlife foundation,
which provides rehabilitation & long-term care for
exotic & native species, educational programs,
guided tours & more. All ages. Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm.
See the 1st.
Chico Air Museum. View jet & propeller aircraft
plus an impressive display of aviation & space
artifacts. Peruse the research library & gift shop.
Th-Sun, 9am-2pm. See the 1st.
Gateway Science Museum; Chico. Explore the
world of science-related activities & new exhibit:
Before & Beyond the Moon. All ages. Wed-Sun,
12-5pm; thru 12/15. See the 1st.
Roo’s Zoo Kids Skate Session; Chico. Join
Roller-Roo in a session & little ones in strollers
welcome. Ages 10 & under. Sat, 10:30am-
12:30pm. See the 7th.
Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with
black light bowling & music. Sat, 9pm-1am. See
the 7th.
JACKSON COUNTY, OR
Apollo 50: A New Perspective Exhibition;
Ashland, OR. Allows people young & old to
experience the small steps that led to the giant
leap of the moon landings. All ages. Daily, check
website for winter hours; thru 10/10. $12/adults;
$10/children & seniors; free ages 2 & under.
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum, 1500 E. Main
St. (541)482-6767.
SHASTA COUNTY
Cali'flour Foods At Women's Leadership
Summit; Redding. Join the 1st annual 1-day
conference for all women leaders. Women explore
how to support, encourage & glean fresh perspectives
from each other to make powerful impacts
on communities. Hear one of 4 keynote speakers
Amy Lacey founder of Cali'flour Foods. Enjoy
pop-up shop to follow. Ages 18 & up. 9am-3pm
summit; 4-6pm pop-up shop. $95. The Atrium,
1670 Market St. (530)521-0529.
Please say you saw it in North State Parent magazine. This helps us grow!
Cottonwood’s Hot Rods & Hogs Show & Shine.
Enjoy a fun-filled day of classic cars & motorcycles,
live band, vendors & food presented by the
Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce. All ages.
9am-2pm. Free. Historic Cottonwood, Front St.
(530)347-6800.
Family 2nd Saturday: Fall Fun; Redding. As the
leaves, apples & acorns fall from the trees, join
educators & volunteers to explore gravity & other
forces in the autumnal season. Crunch, rip or
smoosh leaves in the sensory bins, create your
own paper helicopter & more. All ages. 11am-
3pm. Free for members or with park admission,
$12.50-$16.50. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844
Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
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.
Mini Grasshopper Baseball/Soccer; Redding.
Introduce your child to a sports program that
benefits participants by teaching motor skill
development, social interaction & how to have fun
with sports. Ages 2-3; parent participation req.
Patrick Ranch Museum
An Interactive Educational and Natural History Center
Autumn Fest 2019
October 5th-6th
Opening Weekend. Pumpkin patch
activities 10am-4pm.
October 8th-24th
Autumn Fest Educational Field Trips.
Tues, Weds & Thurs. Please call
530-342-4359. $5 per student.
Inlcudes small pumpkin.
October 12th & 13th
Sierra Oro Farm Trail. Pumpkin
patch activities 10am-4pm.
October 19th
North State Parent’s Annual Kids
Farm Day & Family Safety Fair. Free
fun maker day activities for families.
Pumpkin patch activities 10am-4pm.
October 26th & 27th
Final Weekend. Pumpkin patch
activities 10am-4pm.
Hay Rides, Pumpkin Patch, Pony
Cart Rides, Children’s Activities,
Midway Café, Glenwood Farm
House Tours, Gift Shop & More!
ADMISSION
Adult $ 5 • Child 12 & Under $3
10381 Midway, between Chico & Durham • Free Parking!
530-342-4359 or patrickranchmuseum.org
P E R
P E R S O N
A FAR WEST HERITAGE ASSOCIATION EVENT
Sat, times vary; thru 10/5. $23-$31; must pre-reg.
Grasshopper Sports Zone next to City Hall, 777
Cypress Ave. (530)225-4095.
N.F.L. Flag Football League; Redding. Boys &
girls play in non-contact flag football that emphasizes
passing, catching, running & play strategies.
League games Sat morning thru 11/9. Ages 6-14.
Times TBD. $80; must pre-reg. Caldwell Park, 56
Quartz Hill Rd. (530)225-4095.
Saturday Storytime; Redding. Come enjoy storytime
fun. Ages 7 & under. 11am. Free. Barnes &
Noble, 1260 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2006.
Shasta Lake Farmers Market; Shasta Lake City.
Enjoy an evening market hosted by the Shasta
Lake Creative Community & shop local. All ages.
Sat, 6-9pm; thru 10/26. Free. Heritage Roasting
Co., 4302 Shasta Dam Blvd. (530)605-1990.
Trail Rides At The Wild Horse Sanctuary;
Shingletown. Enjoy a 3-hour morning or afternoon
trail ride with lunch or appetizers. Age & height restrictions
may apply. Sat, 9:30am or 1:30pm; thru
Oct. $169; must pre-reg. Wild Horse Sanctuary,
5796 Wilson Hill Rd. (530)474-5770.
Pokémon League; Anderson. League events are a
great way to learn game basics & get the feel for
Pokémon competitive play. Using your own cards
& Pokémon video games, you can play, trade &
earn cool prizes. Ages 5 & up. Sat, 2-6pm; thru
12/28. See the 7th.
Reptile Exhibit Room; Redding. Check out reptiles
from around the world on display plus enjoy feeding
& petting the tortoise & lizards that roam the
room. All ages. Tue-Sat, 12-5:30pm. See the 3rd.
Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night; Redding. Unlimited bowling,
laser light show, music & fun. Fri-Sat, 9pm-midnight.
See the 6th.
Saturday Open Gym For Youth; Redding. Ages
5-14. Sat, 10:30am-12:30pm. See the 7th.
Saturday Toddler Time; Redding. Rare Air opens
before their normal business hours to let little ones
jump at their own pace. 9-10am. See the 7th.
Skate & Dance Night; Redding. For tweens &
young teens. Sat; skate 7-9pm; dance 9-11pm.
See the 7th.
Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy viewing
& learning more about wild horses & burros. These
amazing animals live peaceful & free lives on
5,000 acres in their natural habitat. All ages. Wed
& Sat, 10am-4pm. See the 4th.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
2nd Saturday Art; Dunsmuir. Palette & Lathe is the
new art exhibit at the Siskiyou Arts Museum, featuring
paintings by the Art Roster Atelier & unusual
creations in wood by the Mt. Shasta Woodturners.
All ages. 5-7pm; thru 10/5. Free. Siskiyou Arts
Museum, 5824 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4711.
Children’s Storytime; Weed. Ages 3 & under
enjoy storytime at 10:30am & ages 4-7 enjoy
storytime at 11am. Adult must accompany child.
Ages 7 & under. Sat, 10:30-11:30am. Free. Weed
Branch Library, 150 Alamo Ave. (530)938-4767.
Free Family Film: “Alexander & The Terrible,
Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”; Dunsmuir.
Children of all ages & their families are invited to
enjoy a family movie & refreshments. 2:15pm.
Adult must accompany children. Dunsmuir Branch
Library, 5714 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-2035.
Ballroom Technique Class; Mt. Shasta. Learn
ballroom dance techniques from pro instructors.
Sat, 9:45-11:45am. See the 7th.
Climbing Gym; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor
exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14
& under need parental supervision. Th-Sun, 10am-
5pm. See the 1st.
Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum. Enjoy the history
& location of Mt. Shasta thru new exhibits, many
opportunities for activities & fun for the whole
family. All ages. Fri-Sun, 10am-4pm; thru Dec
2019. See the 1st.
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GOING PLACES SEPTEMBER
The new school year is just getting started with a Dragon Family Fun Night at Hearthstone Charter School in
Oroville. Homeschooling families get ready for a night of fun! See the 19th. (Butte County)
TEHAMA COUNTY
38th Annual History Jubilee & Craft Fair;
Tehama. Enjoy food, entertainment, kids valve
cover races, raffle prizes, vintage vehicles, Golden
Mountains exhibit, a book signing & more. All
ages. 8am-3pm. Free. Tehama County Museum,
275 C St. (530)384-2595.
The Saturday Market By The River; Red Bluff.
Year-round certified market features locally grown
products including veggies, fruit, nuts, meats,
honey, eggs & artisan food products & crafts.
Co-sponsored by the Red Bluff Chamber & Slow
Food Shasta Cascade. 8am-12pm, rain or shine;
thru 9/28. 100 Main St. (530)527-6220.
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BUTTE COUNTY
Circus Vargas; Chico. Circus Vargas delivers
nonstop thrills guaranteed to enchant the entire
family. Join the performers for a spectacular
journey & discover a world of magic under the Big
Top with Circus Vargas’ The Greatest of Ease. All
ages. 9/12-16. Show times vary by date. $15-$72;
ages 2 & under free. Chico Mall, 1950 East 20th
St. (877)468-3861.
Free Family Movie; Chico. Come enjoy a film
suitable for all ages. Sun, 2pm. Chico Branch
Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.
Sundays At Two: The Modern Clarinet; Chico.
Join CSU & Chico faculty clarinetist Ryan Heimlich
for an afternoon of modern clarinet works. Also
included is a clarinet choir version of Samuel
Barber’s Adagio, featuring clarinet players from all
over the North State. All ages. 2pm. Free. Zingg
Recital Hall (ARTS), 400 W. 1st St. (530)898-5152.
Barry R. Kirschner Wildlife Sanctuary &
Educational Center; Oroville. Start your weekend
off with a visit to support this wildlife foundation,
which provides rehabilitation & long-term care for
exotic & native species, educational programs,
guided tours & more. All ages. Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm.
See the 1st.
Chico Air Museum. View jet & propeller aircraft
plus an impressive display of aviation & space
artifacts. Peruse the research library & gift shop.
Th-Sun, 9am-2pm. See the 1st.
Gateway Science Museum; Chico. Explore the
world of science-related activities & new exhibit:
Before & Beyond the Moon. All ages. Wed-Sun,
12-5pm; thru 12/15. 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 1st.
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Walls We Create/Give Voice Exhibitions; Chico.
Enjoy 2 timely art exhibitions at monca. Ages 18 &
up. Th-Sun, 11am-5pm; thru 9/29. See the 1st.
JACKSON COUNTY, OR
Apollo 50: A New Perspective Exhibition; Ashland,
OR. Allows people young & old to experience
the small steps that led to the giant leap of the
moon landings. All ages. Daily, check website for
winter hours; thru 10/10. $12/adults; $10/children
& seniors; free ages 2 & under. ScienceWorks
Hands-On Museum, 1500 E. Main St. (541)482-
6767.
SHASTA COUNTY
Big Blue Blocks; Redding. Play, build & create
with the big blue blocks. Children build a new
world each time they play. The big blue blocks
are child-directed & open-ended; they encourage
self-expression thru deep, joyful play. All ages.
1-4pm. Free for members or with park admission,
$12.50-$16.50. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844
Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
Free Old-Time Fiddle Jams; Palo Cedro. Enjoy
the sounds & sights of fiddles, flattop guitars
& more as you sit back or dance to old-time
bluegrass & Americana music. All ages. 3rd Sun,
1-4pm; thru Dec 2019. Free. Palo Cedro Community
Hall, 22037 Old Forty-Four Dr. (530)200-4820.
Shingletown Certified Farmers Market. Meet local
farmers & crafters while supporting a tradition
of buying direct from producers at this Sunday
market & swap meet. All ages. Sun, 12-3pm; thru
10/27. Free. Shingletown Medical Center parking
lot, 31292 Alpine Meadows Rd. (530)262-7360.
Strong, Smart & Bold Brunch Fundraiser;
Redding. Support this annual fundraiser in honor
of North State girls. This event is a chance to get
inspired by community members who champion
local youth. Enjoy brunch, raffle & silent auction.
All ages. 10am-1pm. $40/person. Riverview Country
Club, 4200 Bechelli Ln. (530)605-4545.
Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All
bikes & ages welcome. Wed, 6:30-8:30pm; Fri,
6-7pm or Sun, 6:30-7:30pm; weather permitting.
See the 1st.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Climbing Gym; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor
exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14
& under need parental supervision. Th-Sun, 10am-
5pm. See the 1st.
Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum. Enjoy the history
& location of Mt. Shasta thru new exhibits, many
opportunities for activities & fun for the whole
family. All ages. Fri-Sun, 10am-4pm; thru Dec
2019. See the 1st.
16|MONDAY
BUTTE COUNTY
Azad’s Martial Arts Fall Special; Chico. Kids
learn important life skills like leadership, goal setting,
self-control & self-defense skills while getting
a good workout. Come by for the fall special — 8
lessons including 2 private lessons. Ages 3 & up.
Mon-Fri, 3-7pm. $95. Azad’s Martial Arts Center,
313 Walnut St., Ste. 150. (530)892-2923.
Circus Vargas; Chico. Circus Vargas delivers
nonstop thrills guaranteed to enchant the entire
family. Join the performers for a spectacular
journey & discover a world of magic under the Big
Top with Circus Vargas’ The Greatest of Ease. All
ages. 9/12-16. Show times vary by date. $15-$72;
ages 2 & under free. Chico Mall, 1950 East 20th
St. (877)468-3861.
Lyme Disease Support Group; Chico. Offers
monthly support for those suffering with Lyme
disease and their family, friends & caregivers. 3rd
Mon, 5:30-7pm. Free. Northwood Commons Clubhouse
at Northwood Commons Place, W. Lassen
Ave. (530)877-6666.
Lil’ Sprouts Program; Chico. An early intervention
program for children with autism that helps
develop socialization, behavioral & communication
skills. Ages 4-7. Mon, 2-5pm. See the 2nd.
GLENN COUNTY
Nurturing Nest Playgroup; Willows. Parents
& children enjoy interactive play while building
social & emotional skills for future educational
experiences & success. Ages 5 & under. Mon
& Wed, 9:30-11am. Free. 1035 W. Wood St.
(530)934-6882.
SHASTA COUNTY
Babies, Books & Play; Redding. A fun playtime
for little ones & their caregivers. Ages 2 & under.
Mon, 10:30am. Free. Redding Branch Library,
1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253.
Basic Dehydrating; Redding. 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. 9am-12pm. $45; must pre-reg. Aunt Bee’s
Kitchen, 1213 C St. (530)262-3338.
Basic Waterbath-Steam Canning; Redding.
Introduces boiling water & atmospheric steam
canning as safe methods to preserve seasonal
fruits & vegetables. Ages 12 & up. 6-9pm. $45;
must pre-reg. Aunt Bee’s Kitchen, 1213 C St.
(530)225-4095.
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.
King’s Brotherhood; Redding. Empowers boys
to develop strong leadership skills, self-identity &
healthy relationships. Thru the use of anecdotes,
group activities & reflections, boys will develop
strategies for creating safe social climates &
maintaining healthy friendships. A delicious &
nutritious meal is provided. Ages 8-12. Mon, 5:30-
7:30pm; thru 12/16. Free; must pre-reg. MLK
Center, 1815 Sheridan St. (530)225-4095.
Positively Girls Club: Girls With Ideas; Redding.
This research-based curriculum utilizes innovative
lesson plans to teach girls to collaborate with
each other while finding their own unique voice
& leadership style. A delicious & nutritious meal
is provided. Ages 9-13. Mon, 5:30-7:30pm; thru
12/16. Free; must pre-reg. MLK Center, 1815
Sheridan St. (530)225-4095.
Homeschool Sewing Classes; Redding. This
sewing series is designed for beginners as well
as those who have sewing experience. Beginners
will make a pillowcase, apron, pajama pants &
backpack. Ages 8-18. Mon/Tue, 1-3pm; thru June
2020. See the 3rd.
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 5th.
Prenatal Yoga; Redding. Classes are uniquely
designed for pregnancy & taught by a certified
instructor. All stages of pregnancy are welcome.
Mon, 4:30-5:30pm or Tue/Th, 10:30-11:30am.
See the 3rd.
Sew Much Fun Classes; Redding. This sewing
series is designed for beginners as well as those
who have sewing experience. Beginners will make
a pillowcase, apron, pajama pants & backpack.
Ages 8-18. Mon/Tue, 3:30-5:30pm; thru June
2020. See the 3rd.
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.
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 matched. All ages. Mon, 3:30-6pm; thru
10/14. 400 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-6670.
The Art Of Emotional Intelligence; Yreka. Learn
more about the science of gratitude & techniques
for reducing stress & anxiety in children,
youth & adults. Presented by Ernie Mendes, Ph.D.
For adults. 9am-4pm. Free. Time & location TBD.
(530)918-7222.
Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic
& fun, develops coordination, flexibility, strength,
martial arts skills & manners. Ages 3 & up: Mon,
3:30pm ($10 drop-in). 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 3rd.
PAL: Play & Learn Group; Mt. Shasta. Play & learn
with your young child thru exploration, creativity &
sensory play in this facilitated weekly group. Ages
5 & under. Mon, 10:30am-12pm. See the 9th.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Library Story Time!; Corning. Engaging themebased
storytime activities designed to enhance
cognitive skills, language, physical, creative &
social-emotional development. Ages 6 & under.
Mon, 10am; thru June 2020. Free. Corning Branch
Library, 740 Third St. (530)527-0607.
17|TUESDAY
BUTTE COUNTY
Circle Time; Chico. Join the fun with books &
stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music
making & parachute play. All ages. Tue/Th, 9:15-
10am. Free. Apple Blossom Baby, 1372 Longfellow
Ave. (530)345-1617.
Crafters Club; Oroville. Bring your project to work
on while enjoying the company of other yarn
enthusiasts. For adults. Tue, 3-5pm. Free. Oroville
Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642.
Preschool Storytime; Chico. Enjoy stories, songs
& crafts. Ages 3-5. Tue, 10am & 11am. Free. Chico
Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.

GOING PLACES SEPTEMBER
THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES
Rhythm Kids; Chico. Young children enjoy
music on the drums, play & more. Ages 4-5. Tue,
2:15pm. $8/class. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801
Godman Ave., Ste. 140. (530)343-3101.
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 3rd.
Cheap Skate Night; Chico. This fun night of roller
skating features weekly themes, games & family
hits music. Tue, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 3rd.
Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on
cheerleading skills or prepare to be an All Star.
Tue/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 3rd.
Open Play At Sunny Garden; Chico. Come play
with your little one. Ages 5 & under. Tue-Th, 10am-
2pm. See the 3rd.
Painting & Drawing Lessons; Chico. Artist &
instructor Janet Lombardi Blixt invites children &
adults to enjoy creative exploration with painting
& drawing in a supportive & friendly instructional
atmosphere. After-school & homeschool classes
avail. Ages 7 & up. Tue-Th, 1-2:30pm. See the 3rd.
GLENN COUNTY
Preschool Storytime; Willows. Enjoy storytime
& craft. Ages 5 & under. Tue, 11am. Free. Willows
Public Library, 201 N. Lassen St. (530)934-5156.
SHASTA COUNTY
Family Night Jump Time; Redding. Bring the
whole gang for a jumping experience in a funfilled
environment – it’s healthy, active fun. All
ages. 2-8pm. $9/hour; $2 add’l hour. Rare Air
Trampoline Park, 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206.
Junior Ninja Warrior Class; Redding. Children
have a blast with an obstacle-style gymnastics
course. Ages 5 & up. Mon/Tue/Fri, 4pm. $68/
month. Galaxy Gymnastics, 910 Wall St. (530)222-
4496.
Read & Sing Storytime; Redding. Storytime,
crafts & songs for children of all ages. Tue, 10:30-
11:30am. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview
Ave. (530)245-7253.
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 5
& under. 3rd Tue, 9-10:30am. Free. Bright Futures
Children Center, 1345 Liberty St. (530)276-0506.
Storytime; Redding. Celebrate the joys of reading
at this weekly storytime. Geared for ages 5 &
under, all ages welcome. Tue, 10-10:30am. Free.
Shasta Community Health Center’s Pediatrics
waiting room, 1035 Placer St. (530)246-5710.
Teen Advisory Board; Redding. Want to volunteer?
Join the Teen Advisory Board. Help plan events,
make & donate things to the community & help
make Shasta Public Libraries great. Ages 12-18.
Tue, 6-7:30pm; thru 12/17. Free. Redding Branch
Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7261.
Alateen Meeting; Redding. Support group for
ages 12-20 affected by someone else’s drinking.
Tue, 6-7pm. See the 3rd.
Chess Group Fun; Redding. Play chess while
instructors observe, advise & facilitate the fun. All
ages & levels. Tue, 6-7:30pm. Free. See the 3rd.
Homeschool PE; Redding. Children in grades K
thru 8 build physical fitness & enhance skill development
with age-appropriate activities. Free with
Y membership. Tu & Th, 3-4pm. See the 3rd.
Homeschool Sewing Classes; Redding. This
sewing series is designed for beginners as well
as those who have sewing experience. Beginners
will make a pillowcase, apron, pajama pants &
backpack. Ages 8-18. Mon/Tue, 1-3pm; thru June
2020. See the 3rd.
Prenatal Yoga; Redding. Classes are uniquely
designed for pregnancy & taught by a certified
instructor. All stages of pregnancy are welcome.
Mon, 4:30-5:30pm or Tue/Th, 10:30-11:30am.
See the 3rd.
Sew Much Fun Classes; Redding. This sewing
series is designed for beginners as well as those
who have sewing experience. Beginners will make
a pillowcase, apron, pajama pants & backpack.
Ages 8-18. Mon/Tue, 3:30-5:30pm; thru June
2020. See the 3rd.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
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.
Beginning Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta.
Lots of fun for all ages. Tue, 6:45-7:45pm. See
the 3rd.
Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic
& fun, develops coordination, flexibility, strength,
martial arts skills & manners. Ages 3 & up: Mon,
3:30pm ($10 drop-in). 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 3rd.
PAL: Play & Learn Group; Weed. Join an early
childhood facilitator with your young child each
week to play & learn thru exploration, creativity
& sensory play. Ages 5 & under. Tue & Th, 10-
11:30am. See the 3rd.
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TEHAMA COUNTY
Library Story Time!; Los Molinos. Engaging
theme-based storytime activities designed to
enhance cognitive, language, physical, creative
& social-emotional development. Ages 6 & under.
Tue, 10am; thru June 2020. Free. Los Molinos
Branch Library, 7881 Hwy 99E. (530)527-0607.
Kids Fitness Classes; Red Bluff. Group fitness
classes taught in a safe & fun environment. Gets
kids moving & promotes motor & social skills,
cooperative play, athletic development & healthy
habits. Ages 4-12. Tue/Th, 4:20pm. See the 3rd.
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BUTTE COUNTY
Babies Love Books Storytime; Chico. Enjoy this
special storytime. Ages 18mos & under. Wed,
11-11:30am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108
Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.
Bittie Baby & Me: Healthy Newborn; Chico. This
class series promotes infant wellness & safety
with current info - new topic each week. Make
friends in a supportive environment. 10:30am-
12pm. $20/class (free if you delivered at Enloe).
Enloe Mother & Baby Education Center, 251
Cohasset Rd, Suite 120. (530)332-3970.
Cal Bear’s Kid Session; Chico. Young skaters
enjoy open skating & instruction. Ages 12 & under.
Wed, 10:30am-12:30pm. $6.25, includes skates
(parents skate free). Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael
Dr. (530)343-1601.
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.
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Public Charter School for Grades 6-12
Pivot Charter – North Valley
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PivotNorthValley.com | 530.636.4479
Circle Time; Chico. Join the fun with books &
stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music
making & parachute play. All ages. Wed, 3:15-
4pm. Free. Apple Blossom Baby, 1372 Longfellow
Ave. (530)345-1617.
Kids Activity Time; Gridley. Come enjoy a fun activity
designed just for kids. Ages 12 & under. Wed,
3pm. Free. Gridley Branch Library, 299 Spruce St.
(530)846-3323.
Preschool Storytime; Oroville. Preschoolers hear
great children’s stories. Ages 3-5. Wed, 11am.
Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave.
(530)538-7642.
Open Play At Sunny Garden; Chico. Come play
with your little one. Ages 5 & under. Tue-Th, 10am-
2pm. See the 3rd.
GLENN COUNTY
Crafty Kids; Willows. Children get creative at
this fun weekly event with make-&-take crafting
activities. Ages 7 & up. Wed, drop in any time
between 1-4pm. Free. Willows Public Library, 201
N. Lassen St. (530)934-5156.
Storytime; Orland. Children’s storytime with music
& a related craft. Ages 3-5. Wed, 11am. Free.
Orland Branch Library, 333 Mill St. (530)865-1640.
Nurturing Nest Playgroup; Willows. Parents
& children enjoy interactive play while building
social & emotional skills for future educational
experiences & success. Ages 5 & under. Mon
& Wed, 9:30-11am. Free. 1035 W. Wood St.
(530)934-6882.
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. Wed, 3:30-5:30pm; thru 10/9. $100;
must pre-reg. Redding Fashion Alliance, 1698
Market St. (530)276-0458.
Climbing Your Family Tree With DNA; Redding.
Discover your history as this class covers the
basics of DNA testing, research, tree building, 3rd
party tools & working your DNA matches to link
them to your tree. Age 12 & up. 6-8pm. $45; must
pre-reg. Aunt Bee’s Kitchen, 1213 C St. (530)225-
4095.
Famous Artist Portfolio Program Training; Redding.
This free program allows parents, teachers &
community members to present reproductions of
significant artworks to students in the classroom.
Attend this workshop to learn about the program &
how you can bring art into the classroom. Portfolios
are organized by grade level with follow-up art
activities. 3-5pm. Free. Turtle Bay Exploration Park,
844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530) 242-3148.
Good Grief Suicide Loss Support Group;
Redding. Meets 1st & 3rd Wed, 6:30-8pm. Free.
Shasta YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)440-6033.
Preschool Storytime; Burney. Preschoolers hear
great children’s stories & enjoy a craft. Ages 5
& under & their caregivers. Wed, 11am-12pm.
Free. Burney Branch 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.
Teen Advisory Board; Anderson. Want to volunteer?
Join the Teen Advisory Board. Help plan
events, make & donate things to the community &
help make Shasta Public Libraries great. Ages 12-
18. 1st & 3rd Wed, 4-5:30pm; thru 12/18. Free.
Anderson Library, 3200 W. Center St. (530)245-
7261.
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GOING PLACES SEPTEMBER
It’s Circus Vargas time in Chico! Don't miss this year's magical show taking place in the Chico Mall parking lot
9/12-16. See the 12th. (Butte County)
Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All
bikes & ages welcome. Wed, 6:30-8:30pm; Fri,
6-7pm or Sun, 6:30-7:30pm; weather permitting.
See the 1st.
Parent Group: Discipline That Works; Redding.
Free parent support group that’s based on the Triple
P positive parenting program. Wed, 6-7:30pm.
See the 4th.
Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy viewing
& learning more about wild horses & burros. These
amazing animals live peaceful & free lives on
5,000 acres in their natural habitat. All ages. Wed
& Sat, 10am-4pm. 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.
Gather support from others in the same parenting
situation. All ages. 5:30-7:30pm; must pre-reg for
dinner & childcare. Free. Yreka Family Resource
Center, 201 S. Broadway. (530)879-3861.
Children’s Storytime; Dunsmuir. Children of all
ages (infants welcome) enjoy stories & a snack.
Adult must accompany child. Wed, 3:30-4:30pm.
Free. Dunsmuir Branch Library, 5714 Dunsmuir
Ave. (530)235-2035.
Coffee & Cake; Dunsmuir. Everyone’s invited to
get social. Enjoy coffee & cake, sit around, chat &
find out what the resource center has to offer. Free.
Wed, 9:30-11am. Dunsmuir Community Resource
Center, 5844 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4400.
Make Parenting A Pleasure; Yreka. In this 12-
week evidence-based parenting class, you will
get ideas to support your child’s development,
deal with discipline challenges & learn more
about communication, self-care, stress, & anger
management. Dinner & childcare are provided. For
parents of ages 8 & under. Wed, 5:30-7:30pm; thru
12/11. Free; must pre-reg. Yreka Community Resource
Center, 201 S. Broadway. (530)842-1313.
Preschool Storytellers; Yreka. Hear a different
storyteller read, sing songs & make crafts each
week. All ages. Wed, 10-11am. Free. Yreka Library,
719 4th St. (530)841-4175.
Songs & Stories; Mt. Shasta. Children ages 5
& under enjoy fun stories & sing along to music.
An adult must accompany young children. Wed,
10:30am. Free. Mt. Shasta Branch Library, 515 E.
Alma St. (530)926-2031.
Ballroom Dance Classes: Beginning/Intermediate;
Mt. Shasta. Learn the smooth & quickstep
dances & how to lead or follow. Wed, 6:45-
7:45pm. See the 4th.
Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic
& fun, develops coordination, flexibility, strength,
martial arts skills & manners. Ages 3 & up: Mon,
3:30pm ($10 drop-in). 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 3rd.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Library Story Time!; Red Bluff. Engaging themebased
storytime activities designed to enhance
cognitive skills, language, physical, creative & social-emotional
development. Ages 6 & under. Wed,
10am; thru June 2020. Free. Red Bluff Branch
Library, 545 Diamond Ave. (530)527-0607.
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BUTTE COUNTY
Circle Time; Chico. Join the fun with books &
stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking,
music making & parachute play. All ages. Tue/
Th, 9:15-10am. Free. Apple Blossom Baby, 1372
Longfellow Ave. (530)345-1617.
Dragon Family Fun Night; Oroville. Homeschooling
families are invited for a fun evening of
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art,
Math) games & hands-on activities. All ages.
5-7pm. Free. Hearthstone Charter School, 2280
6th St. (530)532-5848.
Play Chess; Chico. Learn to play chess with
teen volunteers. All ages. Th, 3:30-5:30pm & Sat,
11am-1pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108
Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.
Preschool Storytime; Durham. Stories, songs
& activities for children & parents/caregivers.
Ages 5 & under. Th, 10am. Free. Durham
Branch Library, 2545 Durham Dayton Hwy.
(530)879-3835.
Rhythm Kids; Chico. Young children enjoy
music on the drums, play & more. Ages 5-7. Th,
2:15pm. $8/class. Sunny Garden Montessori,
2801 Godman Ave., Ste. 140. (530)343-3101.
Thursday Night Market; Chico. This festive,
weekly street party features farm-fresh produce,
mouth-watering foods, arts & crafts & live
entertainment. Enjoy free bike valet, kid friendly
activities & late-night shopping at downtown
businesses. All ages. 6-9pm; thru 9/26. Free.
Downtown Chico, Broadway between 2nd & 5th
Sts. (530)345-6500.
Toddler Storytime; Chico. Stories, songs & action
rhymes. Ages 3 & under. 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 5th.
Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on
cheerleading skills or prepare to be an All Star.
Tue/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 3rd.
Open Play At Sunny Garden; Chico. Come play
with your little one. Ages 5 & under. Tue-Th, 10am-
2pm. See the 3rd.
Sign Language For Toddlers; Chico. Young
children learn sign language & socialize during a
circle time that includes a welcome song, reading
books, singing songs, art activities, parachute play
& more. Ages 5 & under. Th, 1pm. See the 5th.
Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun.
Practices Tue (5:30pm); Racing on Th (7pm) & Sun
(11am). All ages. See the 1st.
GLENN COUNTY
Babies & Books; Orland. Babies & parents
enjoy storytime together. Ages 2.5 & under. Th,
11am. Free. Orland Branch Library, 333 Mill St.
(530)865-1640.
SHASTA COUNTY
3rd Thursdays KIXE Film Night: “Gospel Of
Eureka”; Redding. Enjoy Independent Lens film
& discussion. Ages 13 & up. 3rd Th, 6pm. Free.
Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave.
(530)245-7252.
KIXE Storytime; Redding. Come listen to a story
& enjoy songs, stickers & crafts. Take home a free
book. Bring a pillow, favorite blanket or stuffed
animal & friends. 3rd Th, 9-10:30am. Ages 5 &
under. Free; must pre-reg. KIXE Volunteer Center,
603 N. Market St. (530)243-5493 x112.
Little Explorers: Measure Me; Redding. Go
beyond measuring tapes & measuring cups.
What else can you use to find out how small, big,
heavy, light, fast or slow different objects are?
For ages 2-5 & their caregivers. Th, 10-11am.
Free for members or with park admission,
$12.50-$16.50; ages 3 & under free. Turtle Bay
Exploration Park Mill Building, 844 Sundial Bridge
Dr. (530)243-8850.
Palo Cedro Farmers Market & Craft Fair. This
certified farmers market features several varieties
of freshly harvested micro greens & more. The
crafts section has vendors with candles, lotions,
jewelry, soap, crocheted & hand-sewn goodies.
All ages. Th, 3-6pm; year-round. Free. Palo Cedro
Guild, 22307 Old 44 Dr. (530)547-3788.
PlayGym; Redding. This class helps little ones
grow & thrive by promoting motor, mental & social
development thru gymnastics, song, dance &
play. Ages 3-5. Th, 10:15-11am. $7.50/class (Y
members $5/class). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N.
Court St. (530)246-9622.
Raising A Reader Read-To-Me Book Club;
Redding. Children enjoy a weekly storytime with
matching activities. Stories center around a
monthly theme; includes a book bag to take home
each month to encourage family reading time.
Ages 2-5. Th, 9-10am; thru 9/19. $5/class (Y
members $3). 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.
Storytime; Anderson. Listen to a “Clifford” story,
learn about caring for a pet & enjoy a tour of the
Anderson Veterinary Clinic. Ages 5 & under. Th,
3:30pm. Free. Anderson Branch Library, 3200 W.
Center St. (530)365-7685.
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THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES
Storytime; Shasta Lake. Celebrate the joys of
reading at this weekly storytime in the waiting
room. For ages 5 & under. 3rd Th, 3-3:30pm. Free.
Shasta Lake Family Health & Dental Center, 4215
Front St. (530)276-9168.
Homeschool PE; Redding. Children in grades K
thru 8 build physical fitness & enhance skill development
with age-appropriate activities. Free with
Y membership. Tu & Th, 3-4pm. See the 3rd.
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 5th.
Prenatal Yoga; Redding. Classes are uniquely
designed for pregnancy & taught by a certified
instructor. All stages of pregnancy are welcome.
Mon, 4:30-5:30pm or Tue/Th, 10:30-11:30am.
See the 3rd.
Storytime. Celebrate the joys of reading at this
weekly storytime in the waiting room. For ages 5
& under. Th, 3:30pm. See the 5th.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Communication & Communication Styles;
Yreka. This workshop will provide participants with
evidence-based, emotionally-focused tools for
effective communication. Explore different types
of communication styles & learn how to identify &
understand which is the most effective for different
purposes. Dinner & childcare are provided. For
adults. Th, 5:30-7:30pm; thru 10/10. Free; must
pre-reg. Yreka Community Resource Center, 201
S. Broadway. (530)842-1313.
Climbing Gym; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor
exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14
& under need parental supervision. Th-Sun, 10am-
5pm. See the 1st.
Intermediate/Advanced Ballroom Dance
Classes; Mt. Shasta. Fun, supportive environment
develops technique & skills at the intermediate
level. Solo dancers welcome. Th, 6:45-7:45pm.
See the 5th.
Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic
& fun, develops coordination, flexibility, strength,
martial arts skills & manners. Ages 3 & up: Mon,
3:30pm ($10 drop-in). 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 3rd.
PAL: Play & Learn Group; Dunsmuir. Join an early
childhood facilitator with your young child each
week to play & learn thru exploration, creativity &
sensory play. Ages 5 & under. Th, 10:30am-12pm.
See the 5th.
PAL: Play & Learn Group; Weed. Join an early
childhood facilitator with your young child each
week to play & learn thru exploration, creativity
& sensory play. Ages 5 & under. Tue & Th, 10-
11:30am. See the 3rd.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Kids Fitness Classes; Red Bluff. Group fitness
classes taught in a safe & fun environment. Gets
kids moving & promotes motor & social skills,
cooperative play, athletic development & healthy
habits. Ages 4-12. Tue/Th, 4:20pm. See the 3rd.
20|FRIDAY
BUTTE COUNTY
Babies Love Books Storytime; Oroville. Connect
with your little one during this special storytime.
Ages 18mos & under. Fri, 10:30-11am. Free. Oroville
Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642.
Bilingual Story Garden; Chico. Enjoy stories &
songs in English & Spanish for ages 5 & under. Fri,
10am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman
Ave. (530)891-2726.
Billboard Top 40 Skate Night; 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. $8-$9 per session,
skate rental $2.50-$3.50. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael
Dr. (530)343-1601.
Family Movie Night. Enjoy family movie night
at the Chico Mall with the ones you love most.
Chili’s is offering a free kids meal with purchase
of an adult meal for kids 12 & under each movie
night. No outside food or drink. Movies begin at
7pm near Dick’s Sporting Goods. All ages. 3rd Fri,
7pm-9pm. Free. Chico Mall, 1950 E. 20th St., Ste.
727. (530)343-0706.
Fantastic Friday Playgroup; Chico. An entire gym
is open for play for ages walking-5yrs with an
adult (max 2 kids per adult). 1st & 3rd Fri, 10am-
12pm. $15 (members $5); siblings +$1; cash or
check only. Athletic Horizons, 415 Otterson Dr.
(530)893-4967.
Play Date; Chico. Bring your friends & make some
new ones. All ages. Fri, 10am-12pm. Free. Apple
Blossom Baby, 1372 Longfellow Ave. (530)345-
1617.
Storytime; Gridley. Features stories, music &
crafting fun for ages 5 & under. Fri, 10am. Free.
Gridley Branch Library, 299 Spruce St. (530)846-
3323.
Toy Van Visit; Oroville. From tumbling mats to
tricycles, parents may check out toys from the
van for 1 month provided by Valley Oak Children’s
Services. 10-11am. Free. Gridley Branch Library,
299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323.
Barry R. Kirschner Wildlife Sanctuary &
Educational Center; Oroville. Start your weekend
off with a visit to support this wildlife foundation,
which provides rehabilitation & long-term care for
exotic & native species, educational programs,
Barry Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary
& Educational Center
October 12 • 1-4pm
4995 Durham Pentz Road
BBQ,hot dogs, salads & drinks
live music by Mud Creek Misfits
kids’ costume contest at 3:30pm
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: kirschner wildlife sanctuary
(530) 533-1000 or kirschner.org
wilson printing & signs - 730 Main St., Chico
Please say you saw it in North State Parent magazine. This helps us grow!
guided tours & more. All ages. Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm.
See the 1st.
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 6th.
Horse Care; Oroville. Feed, pet & groom a great
herd of adopted horses. Bring watermelon rinds,
carrots or apples to share. All ages. Fri, 9am-4pm;
appts Mon-Sat avail. See the 6th.
Sign Language For Toddlers; Chico. Young
children learn sign language & socialize during a
circle time that includes a welcome song, reading
books, singing songs, art activities, parachute play
& more. Ages 5 & under. Fri, 11am. See the 6th.
Walls We Create/Give Voice Exhibitions; Chico.
Enjoy 2 timely art exhibitions at monca. Ages 18 &
up. Th-Sun, 11am-5pm; thru 9/29. See the 1st.
Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with
black light bowling & music. Fri, 10pm-1am. See
the 6th.
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.
Redding Homeschoolers Park Day. Weekly
playdate for children & parents. Find park updates
on Redding Area Homeschool Support Facebook
page. All ages. Fri, 2:30pm. Free.
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. Ages
Evergreen Education Foundation
Presents the 9th Annual
Fundraising, Dinner and
Auction Featuring Local
Wineries and Craft Beer
Saturday, September 28th, 2019
5:30-11:00pm ~ Heart S Ranch
17420 Bowman Road, Cottonwood, CA
$45 per person, or reserve a table of 8 for $300
Purchase tickets at:
musicandmerlot19.eventbrite.com
Ticket purchase includes a western-inspired barbecue
tri-tip and chicken dinner and dessert accompanied
by a complimentary glass of wine in a keepsake glass
(additional beer and wine will be available for purchase).
There will be special music performances, live and silent
auctions, amazing themed basket door prizes, and
dancing by Black Vinyl 45; all for a great cause.
Call 530-347-3411 ext. 7228 for more information.
*All proceeds go to support projects at Noland Park,
including an amphitheater and new restrooms.
5-12. Fri, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Rowell Family
Empowerment, 2701 Old Eureka Way, Ste. 2i.
(530)226-5129.
Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All
bikes & ages welcome. Wed, 6:30-8:30pm; Fri,
6-7pm or Sun, 6:30-7:30pm; weather permitting.
See the 1st.
Family Kickboxing Classes; Redding. Bring
the whole family for healthy Friday evening fun.
4-5pm. See the 6th.
Friday Toddler Time; 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 6th.
Reptile Exhibit Room; Redding. Check out reptiles
from around the world on display plus enjoy
feeding & petting tortoise & lizards that roam the
room. All ages. Tue-Sat, 12-5:30pm. See the 3rd.
Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding.
Unlimited bowling, laser light show, music & fun.
Fri-Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 6th.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Climbing Gym; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor
exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14
& under need parental supervision. Th-Sun, 10am-
5pm. See the 1st.
Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum. Enjoy the history
& location of Mt. Shasta thru new exhibits, many
opportunities for activities & fun for the whole
family. All ages. Fri-Sun, 10am-4pm; thru Dec
2019. See the 1st.
21|SATURDAY
BUTTE COUNTY
32nd Annual Bidwell Park & Chico Creeks
Cleanup; Chico. Your help is needed! Each year
400+ volunteers pull TONS of trash & recyclables
out of Chico’s creeks & Bidwell Park. Grab your
boots, gloves & friends, & join the cleanup. Free
post-cleanup BBQ at Hooker Oak picnic area
for volunteers. All ages welcome (under 18 with
parent signature); waiver signature req. 9am-
12:30pm. Bidwell Park’s Hooker Oak softball park,
1928 Manzanita Ave. (530)891-6424.
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.
Chinese Storytime; Chico. Monthly storytime
features stories & songs in Chinese. 3rd Sat, 2pm.
Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave.
(530)891-2726.
Feather River Cleanup Event; Oroville. A community-wide
riverfront cleanup, in collaboration
with the Great Sierra Cleanup, focusing mainly
on the Oroville area. Tasks include trash pickup,
removing invasive plant species & clearing brush.
8am-12pm; free volunteer BBQ immediately
follows at Riverbend Park, 60 W. Montgomery St.
(530)533-2011.
Kids Club Craft Workshop; Chico. Kids ages 3
& up can make a creative project to bring home.
10am-12pm. $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
3-5 mile walk. Sat, year-round, starts 8:45am
sharp, call to confirm. Lake Oroville Visitors Center,
917 Kelly Ridge Rd. (530)538-2219.
Play Chess; Chico. Learn to play chess with
teen volunteers. All ages. Th, 3:30-5:30pm & Sat,
11am-1pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108
Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.
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GOING PLACES SEPTEMBER
Sign up to enjoy baby ballet with your little one at Mommy & Me Dance classes at Kinetics Academy of Dance in Chico!
This fun way to bond with your baby is a great class to meet friends & make memories. See the 4th. (Butte County)
Rock & Gem Show; Chico. Includes over 30
vendors & has lots of activities for kids & families
including geode cutting, raffle prizes & a treasure
hunt. The first 200 kids thru the door will receive a
jasper necklace. All ages. 9/21 & 22, 9:30am-5pm
(Sat) & 9:30am-4pm (Sun). $4/adults; ages 16 &
under free. Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair St.
(305)333-0121.
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)893-3276.
Saturday Storytime; Chico. Children of all ages
will enjoy this weekly storytime. 11am. Free. 2031
Barnes & Noble, Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy.
(530)894-1494.
Toastmasters Gavel Club Meeting; Chico. An
affiliate of Toastmasters International, Gavel Club
gives kids the same experience as a regular
Toastmasters Club. The program helps children be
assertive & find joy in speaking & active listening.
Ages 18 & under. 1st & 3rd Sat, 4:30-5:30pm; thru
Dec 2019. Free. Mountain Mike’s Pizza banquet
room, 1105 W. 5th St. (530)228-6120.
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.
Barry R. Kirschner Wildlife Sanctuary &
Educational Center; Oroville. Start your weekend
off with a visit to support this wildlife foundation,
which provides rehabilitation & long-term care for
exotic & native species, educational programs,
guided tours & more. All ages. Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm.
See the 1st.
Chico Air Museum. View jet & propeller aircraft
plus an impressive display of aviation & space
artifacts. Peruse the research library & gift shop.
Th-Sun, 9am-2pm. See the 1st.
Gateway Science Museum; Chico. Explore the
world of science-related activities & new exhibit:
Before & Beyond the Moon. All ages. Wed-Sun,
12-5pm; thru 12/15. See the 1st.
Roo’s Zoo Kids Skate Session; Chico. Join
Roller-Roo in a session; little ones in strollers welcome.
Ages 10 & under. Sat, 10:30am-12:30pm.
See the 7th.
Walls We Create/Give Voice Exhibitions; Chico.
Enjoy 2 timely art exhibitions at monca. Ages 18 &
up. Th-Sun, 11am-5pm; thru 9/29. See the 1st.
Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with
black light bowling & music. Sat, 9pm-1am. See
the 7th.
JACKSON COUNTY, OR
Apollo 50: A New Perspective Exhibition; Ashland,
OR. Allows people young & old to experience
the small steps that led to the giant leap of the
moon landings. All ages. Daily, check website for
winter hours; thru 10/10. $12/adults; $10/children
& seniors; free ages 2 & under. ScienceWorks
Hands-On Museum, 1500 E. Main St. (541)482-
6767.
SHASTA COUNTY
Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code Exhibition
Opening; Redding. Do you have your dad’s
dimples? Your mom’s curly hair? What makes us,
us? Discover what genomic science can tell you
about disease, where we fit into the natural world
& even how humans populated the planet in this
high-tech & high-intensity exhibition. All ages.
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat & Sun, 10am-5pm; thru
Jan 2020. Free for members or with park admission,
$12.50-$16.50. Turtle Bay Exploration Park,
844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530) 243-8850.
Honey Bee Festival; Palo Cedro. This huge 2-day
festival features an 8am pancake breakfast,
arts, crafts, food & information booths, children’s
entertainment area, early holiday shopping &
more. 9/21, 8:30am-5pm; 9/22, 8:30am-4pm.
Free admission, parking $2. Bishop Quinn Center,
21893 Old 44 Dr. (530)941-1558.
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.
Saturday Storytime; Redding. Storytime fun for
ages 7 & under. 11am. Free. Barnes & Noble, 1260
Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2006.
Science Saturday: Genetics; Redding. All living
things have DNA. Take on the role of a genome
researcher & explore a wide range of activities
focused on DNA & genetics. Learn about inherited
traits you share & what traits are unique to you.
Join Turtle Bay educators & volunteers with
hands-on activities that will engage the whole
family. All ages. 11am-3pm. Free for members or
with park admission, $12.50-$16.50. Turtle Bay
Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-
8850.
Shasta Lake Farmers Market; Shasta Lake City.
Enjoy an evening market hosted by the Shasta
Lake Creative Community & shop local. All ages.
Sat, 6-9pm; thru 10/26. Free. Heritage Roasting
Co., 4302 Shasta Dam Blvd. (530)605-1990.
Star Party; Whiskeytown National Recreation
Area. Join members of the Shasta Astronomy
Club to view the splendor of the dark night sky.
Telescopes provided. All ages. Sat, 9pm-12am;
weather permitting; thru 9/28. Free event; weekly
parking pass $25. Oak Bottom marina parking lot,
12485 Hwy 299 W. (530)246-1225.
Trail Rides At The Wild Horse Sanctuary;
Shingletown. Enjoy a 3-hour morning or afternoon
trail ride with lunch or appetizers. Age & height
restrictions may apply. Sat, 9:30am or 1:30pm;
thru Oct. $169; must pre-reg. 5796 Wilson Hill Rd.
(530)474-5770.
Pokémon League; Anderson. League events are a
great way to learn game basics & get the feel for
Pokémon competitive play. Using your own cards
& Pokémon video games, you can play, trade &
earn cool prizes. Ages 5 & up. Sat, 2-6pm; thru
12/28. See the 7th.
Reptile Exhibit Room; Redding. Check out reptiles
from around the world on display plus enjoy
feeding & petting tortoise & lizards that roam the
room. All ages. Tue-Sat, 12-5:30pm. See the 3rd.
Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night; Redding. Unlimited bowling,
laser light show, music & fun. Fri-Sat, 9pm-midnight.
See the 6th.
Saturday Open Gym For Youth; Redding. Ages
5-14. Sat, 10:30am-12:30pm. See the 7th.
Saturday Toddler Time; Redding. Rare Air opens
before their normal business hours to let little ones
jump at their own pace. 9-10am. See the 7th.
Skate & Dance Night; Redding. For tweens &
young teens. Sat; skate 7-9pm; dance 9-11pm.
See the 7th.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Children’s Storytime; Weed. Ages 3 & under
enjoy storytime at 10:30am & ages 4-7 enjoy
storytime at 11am. Adult must accompany child.
Sat, 10:30-11:30am. Free. Weed Branch Library,
150 Alamo Ave. (530)938-4767.
Ballroom Technique Class; Mt. Shasta. Learn
ballroom dance techniques from pro instructors.
Sat, 9:45-11:45am. See the 7th.
Climbing Gym; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor
exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14
& under need parental supervision. Th-Sun, 10am-
5pm. See the 1st.
Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum. Enjoy the history
& location of Mt. Shasta thru new exhibits, many
opportunities for activities & fun for the whole
family. All ages. Fri-Sun, 10am-4pm; thru Dec
2019. See the 1st.
TEHAMA COUNTY
The Saturday Market By The River; Red Bluff.
Year-round certified market features locally grown
products including veggies, fruit, nuts, meats,
honey, eggs & artisan food products & crafts.
Co-sponsored by the Red Bluff Chamber & Slow
Food Shasta Cascade. 8am-12pm, rain or shine;
thru 9/28. 100 Main St. (530)527-6220.
22|SUNDAY
BUTTE COUNTY
Free Family Movie; Chico. Come enjoy a film
suitable for all ages. Sun, 2pm. Chico Branch
Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.
North State Symphony Prelude Party; Chico.
Kick off the North State Symphony’s new season
in style. Enjoy a special preview of the 2019-20
concert season. Music by Holly Taylor Trio. Proceeds
benefit the Chico Guild. For adults. 4-6pm.
$40. Wine Time, 26 Lost Dutchman Dr. (530)898-
5984.
Telegraph Quartet; Chico. With experience
playing at some of the greatest concert halls in the
world including Carnegie Hall & the Herbst Theatre,
Telegraph Quartet puts a contemporary spin
on classics by composers such as Hadyn, Berg, &
Briten. All ages. 2pm. $15-$34. Zingg Recital Hall,
400 W. 1st St. (530)898-6333.
Barry R. Kirschner Wildlife Sanctuary &
Educational Center; Oroville. Start your weekend
off with a visit to support this wildlife foundation,
which provides rehabilitation & long-term care for
exotic & native species, educational programs,
guided tours & more. All ages. Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm.
See the 1st.
Chico Air Museum. View jet & propeller aircraft
plus an impressive display of aviation & space
artifacts. Peruse the research library & gift shop.
Th-Sun, 9am-2pm. See the 1st.
Gateway Science Museum; Chico. Explore the
world of science-related activities & new exhibit:
Before & Beyond the Moon. All ages. Wed-Sun,
12-5pm; thru 12/15. 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 1st.
Walls We Create/Give Voice Exhibitions; Chico.
Enjoy 2 timely art exhibitions at monca. Ages 18 &
up. Th-Sun, 11am-5pm; thru 9/29. See the 1st.
JACKSON COUNTY, OR
Apollo 50: A New Perspective Exhibition; Ashland,
OR. Allows people young & old to experience
the small steps that led to the giant leap of the
moon landings. All ages. Daily, check website for
winter hours; thru 10/10. $12/adults; $10/children
& seniors; free ages 2 & under. ScienceWorks
Hands-On Museum, 1500 E. Main St. (541)482-
6767.
SHASTA COUNTY
Honey Bee Festival; Palo Cedro. Features a
pancake breakfast (8am), arts, crafts, food &
information booths, children’s entertainment area,
early holiday shopping & more. 8:30am-4pm.
Free admission, parking $2. Bishop Quinn Center,
21893 Old 44 Dr. (530)941-1558.
Shingletown Certified Farmers Market. Meet
local farmers & crafters while supporting a
tradition of buying direct from producers at this
Sunday swap meet. All ages. Sun, 12-3pm; thru
10/27. Free. Shingletown Medical Center parking
lot, 31292 Alpine Meadows Rd. (530)262-7360.
Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All
bikes & ages welcome. Wed, 6:30-8:30pm; Fri,
6-7pm or Sun, 6:30-7:30pm; weather permitting.
See the 1st.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Appreciating Birds In Sisson Meadow Bird
Walk; Mt. Shasta. Bring your binoculars to spot
beautiful fall migrants. All ages. 9am. Free. Raven
Tree, 138 Morgan Way. (530)926-6695.
Climbing Gym; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor
exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14
& under need parental supervision. Th-Sun, 10am-
5pm. See the 1st.
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THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES
Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum. Enjoy the history
& location of Mt. Shasta thru new exhibits, many
opportunities for activities & fun for the whole
family. All ages. Fri-Sun, 10am-4pm; thru Dec
2019. See the 1st.
23|MONDAY
FALL EQUINOX
BUTTE COUNTY
Azad’s Martial Arts Fall Special; Chico. Kids
learn important life skills like leadership, goal setting,
self-control & self-defense skills while getting
a good workout. Come by for the fall special — 8
lessons including 2 private lessons. Ages 3 & up.
Mon-Fri, 3-7pm. $95. Azad’s Martial Arts Center,
313 Walnut St., Ste. 150. (530)892-2923.
Drawn In–By Hand: Graphic Prints Exhibition;
Chico. A collaboration with the department of Art
& Art History. This exhibition reveals how drawing
creates acuity of vision. All ages. Mon-Sat, 12-
4pm; thru 9/28. Free. The Turner (ARTS 123), 400
W. 1st St. (530)898-4476.
Infant/Pediatric CPR Class; Chico. Learn infant/
child CPR techniques, how to make your child’s
environment safe & prevent the most common
childhood accidents. Parents/caregivers only.
5-7:30pm. $45/person, must pre-reg. Enloe
Mother & Baby Education Center, 251 Cohasset
Rd., Ste. 120. (530)332-3970.
Lil’ Sprouts Program; Chico. An early intervention
program for children with autism that helps
develop socialization, behavioral & communication
skills. Ages 4-7. Mon, 2-5pm. See the 2nd.
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.
Gather support from others in the same parenting
situation. All ages. 5:30-7:30pm; must pre-reg for
childcare & dinner. Free. First Lutheran Church, 19
Colusa St. (530)879-3861.
Nurturing Nest Playgroup; Willows. Parents
& children enjoy interactive play while building
social & emotional skills for future educational
experiences & success. Ages 5 & under. Mon
& Wed, 9:30-11am. Free. 1035 W. Wood St.
(530)934-6882.
SHASTA COUNTY
Babies, Books & Play; Redding. A fun playtime
for little ones & their caregivers. Ages 2 & under.
Mon, 10:30am. Free. Redding 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.
King’s Brotherhood; Redding. Empowers boys
to develop strong leadership skills, self-identity &
healthy relationships. Thru the use of anecdotes,
group activities & reflections, boys will develop
strategies for creating safe social climates &
maintaining healthy friendships. A delicious &
nutritious meal is provided. Ages 8-12. Mon, 5:30-
7:30pm; thru 12/16. Free; must pre-reg. MLK
Center, 1815 Sheridan St. (530)225-4095.
Positively Girls Club: Girls With Ideas; Redding.
This research-based curriculum utilizes innovative
lesson plans to teach girls to collaborate with
each other while finding their own unique voice
& leadership style. A delicious & nutritious meal
is provided. Ages 9-13. Mon, 5:30-7:30pm; thru
12/16. Free; must pre-reg. MLK Center, 1815
Sheridan St. (530)225-4095.
Tiny Tots; Redding. A social-recreational program
that offers developmentally appropriate activities
for preschoolers. Children acquire social & emotional
skills as well as math, literacy, & science
concepts. Ages 3-5. Mon-Th, 8:30am-12:30pm;
thru 10/27. $250; must pre-reg. Enterprise Community
Room, 4300 Victor Ave. 530)225-4095.
Homeschool Sewing Classes; Redding. This
sewing series is designed for beginners as well
as those who have sewing experience. Beginners
will make a pillowcase, apron, pajama pants &
backpack. Ages 8-18. Mon/Tue, 1-3pm; thru June
2020. See the 3rd.
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 5th.
Prenatal Yoga; Redding. Classes are uniquely
designed for pregnancy & taught by a certified
instructor. All stages of pregnancy are welcome.
Mon, 4:30-5:30pm or Tue/Th, 10:30-11:30am.
See the 3rd.
Sew Much Fun Classes; Redding. This sewing
series is designed for beginners as well as those
who have sewing experience. Beginners will make
a pillowcase, apron, pajama pants & backpack.
Ages 8-18. Mon/Tue, 3:30-5:30pm; thru June
2020. See the 3rd.
It’s fall, and Historic Hawes Farms
always celebrates the autumn
season in style. Join us at our
annual pumpkin patch and
corn maze where there’s always
something to see and do. Explore
our farm. Pick your own pumpkins.
Challenge yourself to zombie
paintball and other frighteningly
fun rides. We’ll be raising money
for local charities during Back
the Blue weekend on October 5th
and lifting our glass at our annual
Taste of the Maize on October 12th.
Each weekend features a different
theme. We open September 28th.
Visit our web site for more details.
Call (530) 365-8488
Crossroads Dersch & Deschutes, Anderson
HistoricHawesFarms.com
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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.
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 matched. All ages.
Mon, 3:30-6pm; thru 10/14. 400 N. Mt. Shasta
Blvd. (530)926-6670.
Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic
& fun, develops coordination, flexibility, strength,
martial arts skills & manners. Ages 3 & up: Mon,
3:30pm ($10 drop-in). 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 3rd.
PAL: Play & Learn Group; Mt. Shasta. Play &
learn with your young child thru exploration,
creativity & sensory play in this facilitated weekly
group. Ages 5 & under. Mon, 10:30am-12pm.
See the 9th.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Library Story Time!; Corning. Engaging themebased
storytime activities designed to enhance
cognitive skills, language, physical, creative &
social-emotional development. Ages 6 & under.
Mon, 10am; thru June 2020. Free. Corning Branch
Library, 740 Third St. (530)527-0607.
GRANT
PRESCHOOL
Ages 2 - 5 years • 7 am - 6 pm
Flexible Rates & Schedules
Kindergarten Readiness
Curriculum
Preferred Enrollment in
Grant School
Lic#455401675
www.grantpreschool.com
8835 Swasey Drive
Redding • 530-243-2773
24|TUESDAY
BUTTE COUNTY
Circle Time; Chico. Join the fun with books &
stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music
making & parachute play. All ages. Tue/Th, 9:15-
10am. Free. Apple Blossom Baby, 1372 Longfellow
Ave. (530)345-1617.
Crafters Club; Oroville. Bring your project to work
on while enjoying the company of other yarn
enthusiasts. For adults. Tue, 3-5pm. Free. Oroville
Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642.
Drawn In–By Hand: Graphic Prints Exhibition;
Chico. A collaboration with the department of Art
& Art History. This exhibition reveals how drawing
creates an acuity of vision. All ages. Mon-Sat, 12-
4pm; thru 9/28. Free. The Turner (ARTS 123), 400
W. 1st St. (530)898-4476.
Kids Crafternoon; Durham. Fun crafts for kids
ages 12 & under (5 & under with adult). 2nd &
4th Tue, 3-5:30pm. Free. Durham Branch Library,
2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835.
Preschool Storytime; Chico. Enjoy stories, songs
& crafts. Ages 3-5. Tue, 10am & 11am. Free. Chico
Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.
Rhythm Kids; Chico. Young children enjoy
music on the drums, play & more. Ages 4-5. Tue,
2:15pm. $8/class. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801
Godman Ave., Ste. 140. (530)343-3101.
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 6th.
Cheap Skate Night; Chico. This fun night of roller
skating features weekly themes, games & family
hits music. Tue, 6:30-8:30pm. See the 3rd.
Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on
cheerleading skills or prepare to be an All Star.
Tue/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 3rd.
Open Play At Sunny Garden; Chico. Come play
with your little one. Ages 5 & under. Tue-Th, 10am-
2pm. See the 3rd.
Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun.
Practices Tue (5:30pm); Racing on Th (7pm) & Sun
(11am). All ages. See the 1st.
GLENN COUNTY
Preschool Storytime; Willows. Enjoy storytime
& craft. Ages 5 & under. Tue, 11am. Free. Willows
Public Library, 201 N. Lassen St. (530)934-5156.
SHASTA COUNTY
Family Night Jump Time; Redding. Bring the
whole gang for a jumping experience in a funfilled
environment – it’s healthy, active fun. All
ages. 2-8pm. $9/hour; $2 add’l hour. Rare Air
Trampoline Park, 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206.
Junior Ninja Warrior Class; Redding. Children
have a blast with an obstacle-style gymnastics
course. Ages 5 & up. Mon/Tue/Fri, 4pm. $68/month.
Galaxy Gymnastics, 910 Wall St. (530)222-4496.
Read & Sing Storytime; Redding. Storytime,
crafts & songs for children of all ages. Tue, 10:30-
11:30am. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview
Ave. (530)245-7253.
Storytime; Redding. Celebrate the joys of reading
at this weekly storytime. Geared for ages 5 &
under, all ages welcome. Tue, 10-10:30am. Free.
Shasta Community Health Center’s Pediatrics
waiting room, 1035 Placer St. (530)246-5710.
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GOING PLACES SEPTEMBER
THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES
Teen Advisory Board; Redding. Want to volunteer?
Join the Teen Advisory Board. Help plan
events, make & donate things to the community
& help make Shasta Public Libraries great.
Ages 12-18. Tue, 6-7:30pm; thru 12/17. Free.
Redding Branch Library, 1100 Parkview Ave.
(530)245-7261.
Alateen Meeting; Redding. Support group for
ages 12-20 affected by someone else’s drinking.
Tue, 6-7pm. See the 3rd.
Chess Group Fun; Redding. Play chess while
instructors observe, advise & facilitate the fun. All
ages & levels. Tue, 6-7:30pm. Free. See the 3rd.
Homeschool PE; Redding. Children in grades K
thru 8 build physical fitness & enhance skill development
with age-appropriate activities. Free with
Y membership. Tu & Th, 3-4pm. See the 3rd.
Homeschool Sewing Classes; Redding. This
sewing series is designed for beginners as well
as those who have sewing experience. Beginners
will make a pillowcase, apron, pajama pants &
backpack. Ages 8-18. Mon/Tue, 1-3pm; thru June
2020. See the 3rd.
Prenatal Yoga; Redding. Classes are uniquely
designed for pregnancy & taught by a certified
instructor. All stages of pregnancy are welcome.
Mon, 4:30-5:30pm or Tue/Th, 10:30-11:30am.
See the 3rd.
Sew Much Fun Classes; Redding. This sewing
series is designed for beginners as well as those
who have sewing experience. Beginners will make
a pillowcase, apron, pajama pants & backpack.
Ages 8-18. Mon/Tue, 3:30-5:30pm; thru June
2020. See the 3rd.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
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.
Beginning Ballroom Dance Classes; Mt. Shasta.
Lots of fun for all ages. Tue, 6:45-7:45pm. See
the 3rd.
Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic
& fun, develops coordination, flexibility, strength,
martial arts skills & manners. Ages 3 & up: Mon,
3:30pm ($10 drop-in). 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 3rd.
PAL: Play & Learn Group; Weed. Join an early
childhood facilitator with your young child each
week to play & learn thru exploration, creativity
& sensory play. Ages 5 & under. Tue & Th, 10-
11:30am. See the 3rd.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Library Story Time!; Los Molinos. Engaging
theme-based storytime activities designed to
enhance cognitive, language, physical, creative
& social-emotional development. Ages 6 & under.
Tue, 10am; thru June 2020. Free. Los Molinos
Branch Library, 7881 Hwy 99E. (530)527-0607.
Kids Fitness Classes; Red Bluff. Group fitness
classes taught in a safe & fun environment. Gets
kids moving & promotes motor & social skills,
cooperative play, athletic development & healthy
habits. Ages 4-12. Tue/Th, 4:20pm. See the 3rd.
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BUTTE COUNTY
Babies Love Books Storytime; Chico. Enjoy this
special storytime. Ages 18mos & under. Wed,
11-11:30am. 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. Make
friends in a supportive environment. 10:30am-
12pm. $20/class (free if you delivered at Enloe).
Enloe Mother & Baby Education Center, 251
Cohasset Rd, Suite 120. (530)332-3970.
Learn About Local Preschools
GOING PLACES SEPTEMBER
THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES
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CHICO
Chico Montessori Children's House
814 Glenn St. • (530) 342-5518
chicomontessori.com
S Ages: 2.9-5 yrs • Times: M-F, 8:30am-4pm or
5:30pm
Montessori-trained teachers for the development
of the whole child. Emphasis on inner motivation,
using the child's natural curiosity and delight in
discovery. Sessions offered a.m., p.m. and full day.
Lic# 045406630
Katie's Kids Preschool & Infant Center
120 Yellowstone Dr. • 530.520.5501
katieskidspreschool.org
DSM Ages: 0-6 yrs • Times: M-F, 6:30am-6pm
Beautiful garden & outside area, P-K program,
serving butte county since 1990.
Lic# 045407010/045407009
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\
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
OROVILLE
Feather River Recreation &
Park District Preschool
1875 Feather River Blvd. • 530.533.2011
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
PALO CEDRO
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
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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GOING PLACES SEPTEMBER
THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES
Cal Bear’s Kid Session; Chico. Young skaters
enjoy open skating & instruction. Ages 12 & under.
Wed, 10:30am-12:30pm. $6.25, includes skates
(parents skate free). Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael
Dr. (530)343-1601.
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)893-3276.
Circle Time; Chico. Join the fun with books &
stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music
making & parachute play. All ages. Wed, 3:15-
4pm. Free. Apple Blossom Baby, 1372 Longfellow
Ave. (530)345-1617.
Drawn In–By Hand: Graphic Prints Exhibition;
Chico. A collaboration with the department of Art
& Art History. This exhibition reveals how drawing
creates an acuity of vision. All ages. Mon-Sat, 12-
4pm; thru 9/28. Free. The Turner (ARTS 123), 400
W. 1st St. (530)898-4476.
Kids Activity Time; Gridley. Come enjoy a fun activity
designed just for kids. Ages 12 & under. Wed,
3pm. Free. Gridley Branch Library, 299 Spruce St.
(530)846-3323.
Preschool Storytime; Oroville. Preschoolers hear
great children’s stories. Ages 3-5. Wed, 11am.
Free. Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave.
(530)538-7642.
Open Play At Sunny Garden; Chico. Come play
with your little one. Ages 5 & under. Tue-Th, 10am-
2pm. See the 3rd.
GLENN COUNTY
Crafty Kids; Willows. Children get creative at
this fun weekly event with make-&-take crafting
activities. Ages 7 & up. Wed, drop in any time
between 1-4pm. Free. Willows Public Library, 201
N. Lassen St. (530)934-5156.
Storytime; Orland. Children’s storytime with music
& a related craft. Ages 3-5. Wed, 11am. Free.
Orland Branch Library, 333 Mill St. (530)865-1640.
Nurturing Nest Playgroup; Willows. Parents &
children enjoy interactive play while building social
& emotional skills for future educational experiences
& success. Ages 5 & under. Mon & Wed, 9:30-
11am. Free. 1035 W. Wood St. (530)934-6882.
SHASTA COUNTY
Preschool Storytime; Burney. Preschoolers hear
great children’s stories & enjoy a craft. Ages 5
& under & their caregivers. Wed, 11am-12pm.
Free. Burney Branch 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.
Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All
bikes & ages welcome. Wed, 6:30-8:30pm; Fri,
6-7pm or Sun, 6:30-7:30pm; weather permitting.
See the 1st.
Parent Group: Discipline That Works; Redding.
Free parent support group that’s based on the Triple
P positive parenting program. Wed, 6-7:30pm.
See the 4th.
Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy viewing
& learning more about wild horses & burros. These
amazing animals live peaceful & free lives on
5,000 acres in their natural habitat. All ages. Wed
& Sat, 10am-4pm. See the 4th.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Children’s Storytime; Dunsmuir. Children of all
ages (infants welcome) enjoy stories & a snack.
Adult must accompany child. Wed, 3:30-4:30pm.
Free. Dunsmuir Branch Library, 5714 Dunsmuir
Ave. (530)235-2035.
Coffee & Cake; Dunsmuir. Everyone’s invited
to get social. Enjoy coffee & cake, sit around,
chat & find out what the resource center has to
offer. Free. Wed, 9:30-11am. Dunsmuir Community
Resource Center, 5844 Dunsmuir Ave.
(530)235-4400.
RED BLUFF
Sacred Heart Preschool Center
2285 Monroe Ave. • (530) 727-1042
DS Ages: 2-5 yrs • Times: M-F, 7:30am - 5:30pm
shsredbluff.org
Sacred Heart Preschool Program starts your child
out with an education which focuses on morals
and values. We accept children of all faiths. We
accept C.C.R.E. We provide an age appropriate
academic experience that teaches through play
and prepares the student for educational success
in Kindergarten and beyond. Full and part time
care options available. Now accepting applications
for children 2-5 years old. Lic# 525407308
Tehama County Department
Of Education State Preschool Programs
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
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, 7:30am-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 for children ages 3- 5yrs.
and are free or low cost 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.Full year,
full or part day options.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Childcare Referral and Education
Red Bluff. shastacoe.org.
409 Walnut St. • (530) 529-3131
Our subsidized assistance programs support
families who are working, seeking work, going to
school, or meet other qualifying criteria. Contact
us for assistance in locating a licensed childcare
provider in your area.
REDDING
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
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 yrs • Times: M-F, 7am-5:30pm
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
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Munchkin University Infant Center
& Preschool
2620 Railroad Ave. • (530) 241-8666
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
Montessori Children's House
of Shady Oaks
1410 Victor Ave. • (530) 222-0355
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
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
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 County Office of Education
State Preschools
Our State Preschool classrooms are certified high
quality and offer young children an opportunity
to learn the social, emotional, and academic skills
necessary for success in kindergarten and beyond.
Our inclusive and diverse environments encourage
children to learn and grow through hands-on experiences.
Preschool staff are qualified through California
Teacher Credentialing and participate in ongoing
professional development to ensure children receive
the most up to date research-based programming.
Tuition assistance is available for eligible families.
Contact us for more information (530) 225-2999.
Trinity Lutheran Early
Learning Center
2440 Hilltop Dr. • (530) 221-6686
DSM Ages: 2yrs-Pre-K
Times: M-F, 7:30am - 5:45pm
We at Trinity Lutheran Early Learning Center
strongly believe that nothing is more important
in the life of a young child than a thorough and
meaningful Christian education, an education
that teaches the young person about the love of
Christ, and how to share that love in all responsibilities
and relationships. Lic# 451373105
West Redding Preschool
3490 Placer St. • (530) 243-2225
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. 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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GOING PLACES SEPTEMBER
Experience the heat of a special fire show at the Redding Fire Festival at the Shasta District Fairgrounds in
Anderson. This 2-day event is sure to bring the heat, smiles & more! See the 28th & 29th. (Shasta County). Photo
Credit: J Rob Studios Photography.
Make Parenting A Pleasure; Yreka. In this 12-
week evidence-based parenting class, you will
get ideas to support your child’s development,
deal with discipline challenges & learn more about
communication, self-care, stress, & anger management.
Dinner & childcare provided. For parents
of ages 8 & under. Wed, 5:30-7:30pm; thru 12/11.
Free; must pre-reg. Yreka Community Resource
Center, 201 S. Broadway. (530)842-1313.
Preschool Storytellers; Yreka. Hear a different
storyteller read, sing songs & make crafts each
week. All ages. Wed, 10-11am. Free. Yreka Library,
719 4th St. (530)841-4175.
Songs & Stories; Mt. Shasta. Children ages 5
& under enjoy fun stories & sing along to music.
An adult must accompany young children. Wed,
10:30am. Free. Mt. Shasta Branch Library, 515 E.
Alma St. (530)926-2031.
Ballroom Dance Classes: Beginning/Intermediate;
Mt. Shasta. Learn the smooth & quickstep
dances & how to lead or follow. Wed, 6:45-
7:45pm. See the 4th.
Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic
& fun, develops coordination, flexibility, strength,
martial arts skills & manners. Ages 3 & up: Mon,
3:30pm ($10 drop-in). 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 3rd.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Library Story Time!; Red Bluff. Engaging themebased
storytime activities designed to enhance
cognitive skills, language, physical, creative & social-emotional
development. Ages 6 & under. Wed,
10am; thru June 2020. Free. Red Bluff Branch
Library, 545 Diamond Ave. (530)527-0607.
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BUTTE COUNTY
Circle Time; Chico. Join the fun with books &
stories, songs & rhymes, dancing, shaking, music
making & parachute play. All ages. Tue/Th, 9:15-
10am. Free. Apple Blossom Baby, 1372 Longfellow
Ave. (530)345-1617.
Play Chess; Chico. Learn to play chess with
teen volunteers. All ages. Th, 3:30-5:30pm & Sat,
11am-1pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108
Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.
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Preschool Storytime; Durham. Stories, songs &
activities for children & parents/caregivers. Ages 5
& under. Th, 10am. Free. Durham Branch Library,
2545 Durham Dayton Hwy. (530)879-3835.
Rhythm Kids; Chico. Young children enjoy music
on the drums, play & more. Ages 5-7. Th, 2:15pm.
$8/class. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman
Ave., Ste. 140. (530)343-3101.
Thursday Night Market; Chico. This festive,
weekly street party features farm-fresh produce,
mouth-watering foods, arts & crafts & live
entertainment. Enjoy free bike valet, kid friendly
activities & late-night shopping at downtown
businesses. All ages. 6-9pm; thru 9/26. Free.
Downtown Chico, Broadway between 2nd & 5th
Sts. (530)345-6500.
Toddler Storytime; Chico. Stories, songs & action
rhymes. Ages 3 & under. 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 5th.
Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on
cheerleading skills or prepare to be an All Star.
Tue/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 3rd.
Open Play At Sunny Garden; Chico. Come play
with your little one. Ages 5 & under. Tue-Th, 10am-
2pm. See the 3rd.
Sign Language For Toddlers; Chico. Young
children learn sign language & socialize during a
circle time that includes a welcome song, reading
books, singing songs, art activities, parachute play
& more. Ages 5 & under. Th, 1pm. See the 5th.
Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun.
Practices Tue (5:30pm); Racing on Th (7pm) & Sun
(11am). All ages. See the 1st.
GLENN COUNTY
Babies & Books; Orland. Babies & parents enjoy
storytime together. Ages 2.5 & under. Th, 11am.
Free. Orland Branch Library, 333 Mill St. (530)865-
1640.
SHASTA COUNTY
Little Explorers: Measure Me; Redding. Go
beyond measuring tapes & measuring cups. What
else can you use to find out how small, big, heavy,
light, fast or slow different objects are? For ages
2-5 & their caregivers. Th, 10-11am. Free for members
or with park admission, $12.50-$16.50; ages
3 & under free. Turtle Bay Exploration Park Mill
Building, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
Palo Cedro Farmers Market & Craft Fair. This
certified farmers market features several varieties
of freshly harvested micro greens & more. The
crafts section has vendors with candles, lotions,
jewelry, soap, crocheted & hand-sewn goodies.
All ages. Th, 3-6pm; year-round. Free. Palo Cedro
Guild, 22307 Old 44 Dr. (530)547-3788.
PlayGym; Redding. This class helps little ones
grow & thrive by promoting motor, mental & social
development thru gymnastics, song, dance &
play. Ages 3-5. Th, 10:15-11am. $7.50/class (Y
members $5/class). 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.
Scotty McCreery; Redding. Season 10 winner of
American Idol, country crooner Scotty McCreery
is the youngest male singer & the first country
music artist ever to have his debut album enter at
No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart. Don’t miss
stadium-filling superstar McCreery singing his hits
in the historic Cascade Theatre’s intimate setting.
All ages. 7:30pm. $49-$65. Cascade Theatre,
1735 Market St. (530)243-8877.
Storytime; Anderson. Learn about seatbelt safety
& take a seat in the CHP vehicle. CHP Officer
Jason Morton will be the guest reader today.
Coloring, police station sticker project & a small
Hot Wheels emergency vehicle provided by First
5 Shasta. Ages 5 & under. Th, 3:30pm. Free.
Anderson Branch Library, 3200 W. Center St.
(530)365-7685.
Homeschool PE; Redding. Children in grades K
thru 8 build physical fitness & enhance skill development
with age-appropriate activities. Free with
Y membership. Tu & Th, 3-4pm. See the 3rd.
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 5th.
Prenatal Yoga; Redding. Classes are uniquely
designed for pregnancy & taught by a certified
instructor. All stages of pregnancy are welcome.
Mon, 4:30-5:30pm or Tue/Th, 10:30-11:30am.
See the 3rd.
Storytime. Celebrate the joys of reading at this
weekly storytime in the waiting room. For ages 5
& under. Th, 3:30pm. See the 5th.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Climbing Gym; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor
exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14
& under need parental supervision. Th-Sun, 10am-
5pm. See the 1st.
Intermediate/Advanced Ballroom Dance
Classes; Mt. Shasta. Fun, supportive environment
develops technique & skills at the intermediate
level. Solo dancers welcome. Th, 6:45-7:45pm.
See the 5th.
Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic
& fun, develops coordination, flexibility, strength,
martial arts skills & manners. Ages 3 & up: Mon,
3:30pm ($10 drop-in). 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 3rd.
PAL: Play & Learn Group; Dunsmuir. Join an early
childhood facilitator with your young child each
week to play & learn thru exploration, creativity &
sensory play. Ages 5 & under. Th, 10:30am-12pm.
See the 5th.
PAL: Play & Learn Group; Weed. Join an early
childhood facilitator with your young child each
week to play & learn thru exploration, creativity
& sensory play. Ages 5 & under. Tue & Th, 10-
11:30am. See the 3rd.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Kids Fitness Classes; Red Bluff. Group fitness
classes taught in a safe & fun environment. Gets
kids moving & promotes motor & social skills,
cooperative play, athletic development & healthy
habits. Ages 4-12. Tue/Th, 4:20pm. See the 3rd.
27|FRIDAY
BUTTE COUNTY
Babies Love Books Storytime; Oroville. Connect
with your little one during this special storytime.
Ages 18mos & under. Fri, 10:30-11am. Free.
Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave.
(530)538-7642.
Bilingual Story Garden; Chico. Enjoy stories &
songs in English & Spanish for ages 5 & under. Fri,
10am. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman
Ave. (530)891-2726.
Billboard Top 40 Skate Night; 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. $8-$9 per session,
skate rental $2.50-$3.50. Cal Skate, 2465 Carmichael
Dr. (530)343-1601.
Play Date; Chico. Bring your friends & make some
new ones. All ages. Fri, 10am-12pm. Free. Apple
Blossom Baby, 1372 Longfellow Ave. (530)345-
1617.
Storytime; Gridley. Features stories, music & crafting
fun for ages 5 & under. Fri, 10am. Free. Gridley
Branch Library, 299 Spruce St. (530)846-3323.
Barry R. Kirschner Wildlife Sanctuary &
Educational Center; Oroville. Start your weekend
off with a visit to support this wildlife foundation,
which provides rehabilitation & long-term care for
exotic & native species, educational programs,
guided tours & more. All ages. Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm.
See the 1st.
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 6th.
Horse Care; Oroville. Feed, pet & groom a great
herd of adopted horses. Bring watermelon rinds,
carrots or apples to share. All ages. Fri, 9am-4pm;
appts Mon-Sat avail. See the 6th.
Sign Language For Toddlers; Chico. Young
children learn sign language & socialize during a
circle time that includes a welcome song, reading
books, singing songs, art activities, parachute play
& more. Ages 5 & under. Fri, 11am. See the 6th.
Walls We Create/Give Voice Exhibitions; Chico.
Enjoy 2 timely art exhibitions at monca. Ages 18 &
up. Th-Sun, 11am-5pm; thru 9/29. See the 1st.
Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with
black light bowling & music. Fri, 10pm-1am. See
the 6th.
SHASTA COUNTY
Best Sci-Fi International Film Festival; Redding.
Enjoy the best sci-fi shorts from all over the world.
Parent discretion advised. 7:30pm. $18. Cascade
Theatre, 1733 Market St. (530)243-8877.

GOING PLACES SEPTEMBER
THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES
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.
Redding Homeschoolers Park Day. Weekly
playdate for children & parents. Find park updates
on Redding Area Homeschool Support Facebook
page. All ages. Fri, 2:30pm. Free.
Schreder Planetarium Show: Earth For Young &
OId; Redding. Bring the family to learn more about
space. All ages. 7pm. $8. 1644 Magnolia Ave.
(530)225-0243.
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. Ages
5-12. Fri, 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Rowell Family
Empowerment, 2701 Old Eureka Way, Ste. 2i.
(530)226-5129.
Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All
bikes & ages welcome. Wed, 6:30-8:30pm; Fri,
6-7pm or Sun, 6:30-7:30pm; weather permitting.
See the 1st.
Family Kickboxing Classes; Redding. Bring
the whole family for healthy Friday evening fun.
4-5pm. See the 6th.
Friday Toddler Time; 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 6th.
Reptile Exhibit Room; Redding. Check out reptiles
from around the world on display plus enjoy
feeding & petting tortoise & lizards that roam the
room. All ages. Tue-Sat, 12-5:30pm. See the 3rd.
Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding.
Unlimited bowling, laser light show, music & fun.
Fri-Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 6th.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Climbing Gym; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor
exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14
& under need parental supervision. Th-Sun, 10am-
5pm. See the 1st.
Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum. Enjoy the history
& location of Mt. Shasta thru new exhibits, many
opportunities for activities & fun for the whole
family. All ages. Fri-Sun, 10am-4pm; thru Dec
2019. See the 1st.
28|SATURDAY
NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY (FEE-FREE
DAY AT NATIONAL PARKS)
BUTTE COUNTY
Book Sale; Chico. Find great books at low prices
at this fundraising event hosted by Chico Friends
of the Library. Sat, 9-11:30am. Free. Chico Branch
Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.
Kids Club Craft Workshop; Chico. Kids ages 3
& up can make a creative project to bring home.
10am-12pm. $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
3-5 mile walk. Sat, year-round, starts 8:45am
sharp, call to confirm. Lake Oroville Visitors Center,
917 Kelly Ridge Rd. (530)538-2219.
Oroville Salmon Festival. Join the celebration by
viewing the salmon run at the fish hatchery, enjoying
a pancake breakfast, running in the 3k Salmon
Dash, wandering thru the street fair & tasting
salmon dishes prepared in various styles. All ages.
7am-3pm. Pancake breakfast: $7; 3K run: $25/
adults & $15/ages 12 & under; free shuttle available.
Between downtown Oroville & the Feather
River Fish Hatchery. (530)538-2542.
Play Chess; Chico. Learn to play chess with
teen volunteers. All ages. Th, 3:30-5:30pm & Sat,
11am-1pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108
Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.
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)893-3276.
Saturday Storytime; Chico. Children of all ages
will enjoy this weekly storytime. 11am. Free.
Barnes & Noble, 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. 2nd & 4th Sat, 2pm.
Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave.
(530)891-2726.
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.
Barry R. Kirschner Wildlife Sanctuary &
Educational Center; Oroville. Start your weekend
off with a visit to support this wildlife foundation,
which provides rehabilitation & long-term care for
exotic & native species, educational programs,
guided tours & more. All ages. Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm.
See the 1st.
Chico Air Museum. View jet & propeller aircraft
plus an impressive display of aviation & space
artifacts. Peruse the research library & gift shop.
Th-Sun, 9am-2pm. See the 1st.
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Gateway Science Museum; Chico. Explore the
world of science-related activities & new exhibit:
Before & Beyond the Moon. All ages. Wed-Sun,
12-5pm; thru 12/15. See the 1st.
Roo’s Zoo Kids Skate Session; Chico. Join
Roller-Roo in a session; little ones in strollers welcome.
Ages 10 & under. Sat, 10:30am-12:30pm.
See the 7th.
Walls We Create/Give Voice Exhibitions; Chico.
Enjoy 2 timely art exhibitions at monca. Ages 18 &
up. Th-Sun, 11am-5pm; thru 9/29. See the 1st.
Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with
black light bowling & music. Sat, 9pm-1am. See
the 7th.
JACKSON COUNTY, OR
Apollo 50: A New Perspective Exhibition; Ashland,
OR. Allows people young & old to experience the
small steps that led to the giant leap of the moon
landings. All ages. Daily, check website for winter
hours; thru 10/10. $12/adults; $10/children & seniors;
free ages 2 & under. ScienceWorks Hands-On
Museum, 1500 E. Main St. (541)482-6767.
GLENN COUNTY
Orland Farmstead Creamery Tour. Don’t miss
your last chance this season to visit the farm &
enjoy a 45-min tour with cheese sampling at the
end. Learn all about milk production & cheese
making. All ages. 4th Sat, 11am; thru 9/28. $10;
ages 3 & under free; must pre-reg; limited space.
4721 County Road L. (530)865-2912.
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SHASTA COUNTY
A Novel Affair With Harry Potter; Redding. Come
out & support the library at this magical event.
Hogwarts uniforms & costumes encouraged, but
not req. Enjoy buffet dinner, no-host bar, silent
auction, raffles & games. Ages 21 & up. 6-9pm.
$75; must pre-reg. Redding Branch Library, 1100
Parkview Ave. (530)245-7261.
A Walk With The Horticulture Manager; Redding.
Bring your notebooks & cameras for this participant-driven
program. Make your way thru 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, $12.50-$16.50; included with garden
admission, $3. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844
Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
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.
Mister Rogers Day!; Anderson. Pull out
those old cardigans from the closet for the
cardigan walk/excursion thru the Anderson River
Park Trails. Activities & information provided by
community support groups. Enjoy food trucks,
coffee, ice cream & a live radio feed. Stop by the
North State Parent booth for a fun craft & say
hello! All ages. 9am-1pm. Free. Anderson River
Park (KC Grove), 2800 Rupert Rd. (530)243-5493.
Mystery Of The Mayan Medallion Exhibition
Opening; Redding. Experience what it’s like to be
an archaeologist, biologist, or astromathematician
as you explore the world of the ancient Maya &
uncover clues that will lead you to a long-lost &
priceless medallion. Delve into science, language,
history & mathematics in this hands-on, immersive
treasure hunt of an exhibition. All ages. Mon-
Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat & Sun, 10am-5pm; thru Jan
2020. Free for members or with park admission,
$12.50-$16.50. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844
Sundial Bridge Dr. (530) 243-8850.
North State Symphony Presents Masterworks
1: Beethoven Triple; Redding. Celebrate Beethoven’s
250th birthday with the monumental Triple
Concerto featuring soloist favorites of the past
4 years. Ages 5 & up. 7:30-10:30pm. $18-$55.
Cascade Theatre, 1733 Market St. (530)898-5984.
Redding Fire Festival; Anderson. The 9th annual
Redding Fire Festival presents the premier show
Pirates, featuring cirque, fire dancing & pyrotechnics.
Enjoy arts & crafts vendors, music, food, beer & wine,
interactive art, flow & dance workshops, children’s
activities & demonstrations during this 2-day event.
All ages. 9/28 & 29. Sat: 2-9:30 pm & Sun: 12-5 pm.
$20/2-day; $15/day; ages 9 & under free. Shasta
District Fairground, 1890 Briggs St. (530)524-1802.
Star Party; Whiskeytown National Recreation
Area. Join members of the Shasta Astronomy
Club to view the splendor of the dark night sky.
Telescopes provided. All ages. Sat, 9pm-12am;
weather permitting; thru 9/28. Free event; weekly
parking pass $25. Oak Bottom marina parking lot,
12485 Hwy 299 W. (530)246-1225.
Teacher Professional Development Workshop –
Treasure Boxes; Redding. Learn to guide students
in using collections of small, interesting objects
in an innovative series of mathematics activities.
Working with these “treasures” provides fresh &
exciting ways for your students to learn & grow.
Treasure Boxes is a curriculum guide produced by
the Lawrence Hall of Science for preschool-grade
3 teachers. Participants will receive a curriculum
guide, professional growth hours & an opportunity
to collaborate with other teachers. 9am-12:30pm.
$30; must pre-reg. Turtle Bay Exploration Park,
844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)242-3108.
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GOING PLACES SEPTEMBER
Hang out with the creatures who have scales at the Reptile Exhibit Room in Redding. At Redding Reptiles, you will
enjoy getting on the ground to feed the tortoise & perhaps even meet other types of lizards! See Art & Museums
Exhibits. (Shasta County)
Saturday Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Redding.
Come enjoy storytime fun. Ages 7 & under. 11am.
Free. 1260 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2006.
Shasta Lake Farmers Market; Shasta Lake City.
Enjoy an evening market hosted by the Shasta
Lake Creative Community & shop local. All ages.
Sat, 6-9pm; thru 10/26. Free. Heritage Roasting
Co., 4302 Shasta Dam Blvd. (530)605-1990.
Trail Rides At The Wild Horse Sanctuary;
Shingletown. Enjoy a 3-hour morning or afternoon
trail ride with lunch or appetizers. Age & height restrictions
may apply. Sat, 9:30am or 1:30pm; thru
Oct. $169; must pre-reg. Wild Horse Sanctuary,
5796 Wilson Hill Rd. (530)474-5770.
Reptile Exhibit Room; Redding. Check out reptiles
from around the world on display plus enjoy
feeding & petting tortoise & lizards that roam the
room. All ages. Tue-Sat, 12-5:30pm. See the 3rd.
Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night; Redding. Unlimited bowling,
laser light show, music & fun. Fri-Sat, 9pm-midnight.
See the 6th.
Saturday Open Gym For Youth; Redding. Ages
5-14. Sat, 10:30am-12:30pm. See the 7th.
Saturday Toddler Time; Redding. Rare Air opens
before their normal business hours to let little ones
jump at their own pace. 9-10am. See the 7th.
Skate & Dance Night; Redding. For tweens &
young teens. Sat; skate 7-9pm; dance 9-11pm.
See the 7th.
Wild Horse Viewing; Shingletown. Enjoy viewing
& learning more about wild horses & burros. These
amazing animals live peaceful & free lives on
5,000 acres in their natural habitat. All ages. Wed
& Sat, 10am-4pm. See the 4th.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Children’s Storytime; Weed. Ages 3 & under
enjoy storytime at 10:30am & ages 4-7 enjoy
storytime at 11am. Adult must accompany child.
Ages 7 & under. Sat, 10:30-11:30am. Free. Weed
Branch Library, 150 Alamo Ave. (530)938-4767.
Jazz In The Canyon - Children’s Concert; Dunsmuir.
The Dunsmuir community resource center
is hosting this fun, interactive music concert for
children & families during Dunsmuir’s Jazz in the
Canyon festival. Annie Kramer on guitar & vocals
& Jerry Hamlin on percussion make up Siskiyou
County’s infamous Wild Roots duo. Enjoy singing,
playing, moving to the music & community connection.
All ages. 1-3pm. Free. POPS, Performing
Arts & Cultural Center, 5819 Sacramento Ave.
(530)918-7222.
Ballroom Technique Class; Mt. Shasta. Learn
ballroom dance techniques from pro instructors.
50 North State Parent • Serving Upper California Since 1993
Sat, 9:45-11:45am. See the 7th.
Climbing Gym; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor
exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14
& under need parental supervision. Th-Sun, 10am-
5pm. See the 1st.
Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum. Enjoy the history
& location of Mt. Shasta thru new exhibits, many
opportunities for activities & fun for the whole
family. All ages. Fri-Sun, 10am-4pm; thru Dec
2019. See the 1st.
TEHAMA COUNTY
The Saturday Market By The River; Red Bluff.
Year-round certified market features locally grown
products including veggies, fruit, nuts, meats,
honey, eggs & artisan food products & crafts.
Co-sponsored by the Red Bluff Chamber & Slow
Food Shasta Cascade. 8am-12pm, rain or shine;
thru 9/28. 100 Main St. (530)527-6220.
29|SUNDAY
ROSH HASHANAH BEGINS AT SUNDOWN
BUTTE COUNTY
Free Family Movie; Chico. Come enjoy a film
suitable for all ages. Sun, 2pm. Chico Branch
Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.
North State Symphony Presents Masterworks
1: Beethoven Triple; Chico. Celebrate Beethoven’s
250th birthday with the monumental Triple
Concerto featuring soloist favorites of the past
4 years. Ages 5 & up. 2-5pm. $18-$55. Laxson
Auditorium, 300 W. 1st St. (530)898-5984.
Barry R. Kirschner Wildlife Sanctuary &
Educational Center; Oroville. Start your weekend
off with a visit to support this wildlife foundation,
which provides rehabilitation & long-term care for
exotic & native species, educational programs,
guided tours & more. All ages. Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm.
See the 1st.
Chico Air Museum. View jet & propeller aircraft
plus an impressive display of aviation & space
artifacts. Peruse the research library & gift shop.
Th-Sun, 9am-2pm. See the 1st.
Gateway Science Museum; Chico. Explore the
world of science-related activities & new exhibit:
Before & Beyond the Moon. All ages. Wed-Sun,
12-5pm; thru 12/15. 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 1st.
Walls We Create/Give Voice Exhibitions; Chico.
Enjoy 2 timely art exhibitions at monca. Ages 18 &
up. Th-Sun, 11am-5pm; thru 9/29. See the 1st.
JACKSON COUNTY, OR
Apollo 50: A New Perspective Exhibition;
Ashland, OR. Allows people young & old to
experience the small steps that led to the giant
leap of the moon landings. All ages. Daily, check
website for winter hours; thru 10/10. $12/adults;
$10/children & seniors; free ages 2 & under.
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum, 1500 E. Main
St. (541)482-6767.
SHASTA COUNTY
Redding Fire Festival; Anderson. The 9th annual
Redding Fire Festival presents the premier show
Pirates, featuring cirque, fire dancing & pyrotechnics.
Enjoy arts & crafts vendors, music, food, beer
& wine, interactive art, flow & dance workshops,
children’s activities & demonstrations. All ages.
12-5 pm. $15; ages 9 & under free. Shasta District
Fairground, 1890 Briggs St. (530)524-1802.
Shingletown Certified Farmers Market. Meet local
farmers & crafters while supporting a tradition
of buying direct from producers at this Sunday
market & swap meet. All ages. Sun, 12-3pm; thru
10/27. Free. Shingletown Medical Center parking
lot, 31292 Alpine Meadows Rd. (530)262-7360.
Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All
bikes & ages welcome. Wed, 6:30-8:30pm; Fri,
6-7pm or Sun, 6:30-7:30pm; weather permitting.
See the 1st.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Climbing Gym; Mt. Shasta. Get ready for indoor
exercise & fun as you climb the walls. All ages; 14
& under need parental supervision. Th-Sun, 10am-
5pm. See the 1st.
Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum. Enjoy the history
& location of Mt. Shasta thru new exhibits, many
opportunities for activities & fun for the whole
family. All ages. Fri-Sun, 10am-4pm; thru Dec
2019. See the 1st.
30|MONDAY
BUTTE COUNTY
Azad’s Martial Arts Fall Special; Chico. Kids
learn important life skills like leadership, goal-setting,
self-control & self-defense skills while getting
a good workout. Come by for the fall special — 8
lessons including 2 private lessons. Ages 3 & up.
Mon-Fri, 3-7pm. $95. Azad’s Martial Arts Center,
313 Walnut St., Ste. 150. (530)892-2923.
Drawn In–By Hand: Graphic Prints Exhibition;
Chico. A collaboration with the department of Art
& Art History. This exhibition reveals how drawing
creates acuity of vision. All ages. Mon-Sat, 12-
4pm; thru 9/28. Free. The Turner (ARTS 123), 400
W. 1st St. (530)898-4476.
Lil’ Sprouts Program; Chico. An early intervention
program for children with autism that helps
develop socialization, behavioral & communication
skills. Ages 4-7. Mon, 2-5pm. See the 2nd.
GLENN COUNTY
Nurturing Nest Playgroup; Willows. Parents
& children enjoy interactive play while building
social & emotional skills for future educational
experiences & success. Ages 5 & under. Mon
& Wed, 9:30-11am. Free. 1035 W. Wood St.
(530)934-6882.
SHASTA COUNTY
Babies, Books & Play; Redding. A fun playtime
for little ones & their caregivers. Ages 2 & under.
Mon, 10:30am. Free. Redding 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.
King’s Brotherhood; Redding. Empowers boys
to develop strong leadership skills, self-identity &
healthy relationships. Thru the use of anecdotes,
group activities & reflections, boys will develop
strategies for creating safe social climates &
maintaining healthy friendships. A delicious &
nutritious meal is provided. Ages 8-12. Mon, 5:30-
7:30pm; thru 12/16. Free; must pre-reg. MLK
Center, 1815 Sheridan St. (530)225-4095.
Positively Girls Club: Girls With Ideas; Redding.
This research-based curriculum utilizes innovative
lesson plans to teach girls to collaborate with
each other while finding their own unique voice
& leadership style. A delicious & nutritious meal
is provided. Ages 9-13. Mon, 5:30-7:30pm; thru
12/16. Free; must pre-reg. MLK Center, 1815
Sheridan St. (530)225-4095.
Homeschool Sewing Classes; Redding. This
sewing series is designed for beginners as well
as those who have sewing experience. Beginners
will make a pillowcase, apron, pajama pants &
backpack. Ages 8-18. Mon/Tue, 1-3pm; thru June
2020. See the 3rd.
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 5th.
Prenatal Yoga; Redding. Classes are uniquely
designed for pregnancy & taught by a certified
instructor. All stages of pregnancy are welcome. Mon,
4:30-5:30pm or Tue/Th, 10:30-11:30am. See the 3rd.
Sew Much Fun Classes; Redding. This sewing
series is designed for beginners as well as those
who have sewing experience. Beginners will make
a pillowcase, apron, pajama pants & backpack.
Ages 8-18. Mon/Tue, 3:30-5:30pm; thru June
2020. See the 3rd.
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.
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 matched. All ages. Mon, 3:30-6pm; thru
10/14. 400 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-6670.
Martial Arts For All Ages; Mt. Shasta. Dynamic
& fun, develops coordination, flexibility, strength,
martial arts skills & manners. Ages 3 & up: Mon,
3:30pm ($10 drop-in). 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 3rd.
PAL: Play & Learn Group; Mt. Shasta. Play & learn
with your young child thru exploration, creativity &
sensory play in this facilitated weekly group. Ages
5 & under. Mon, 10:30am-12pm. See the 9th.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Library Story Time!; Corning. Engaging themebased
storytime activities designed to enhance
cognitive skills, language, physical, creative &
social-emotional development. Ages 6 & under.
Mon, 10am; thru June 2020. Free. Corning Branch
Library, 740 Third St. (530)527-0607.

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