North State Parent October 2019

Phoenix Charter Academy is a no tuition, WASC
accredited leading provider in K-12 education.
We facilitate a blended independent study model
based on a personalized learning platform.
Now enrolling!
Phoenix Charter Academy
Let us partner with YOU to
personalize YOUR child’s education.
• Quality Independent Study Program
• Personalized Innovative Education
• Enriching Blended Model
• Tutoring, Including Math & Writing
• Shasta College Courses, ROP
• A-G Courses Available
• Computer-Based Instruction & Tutorials
• Vendor Course Electives Available
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CHICO FFA’S
Henshaw Farm Pumpkin Patch
Open September 28th through October 31st
Monday-Friday: 4pm-Dusk Saturday & Sunday: 9am-Dusk
Join Chico FFA as we bring back the tradition of our student managed
fall pumpkin sale! The Henshaw Farm provides agriculture work
experience in production, marketing and sales to Chico FFA members.
Prices start
at $2!
• Digital Media Course
• Robotics
• LEGO ® Creative Design
• Environmental Education
• Turtle Bay Docent Program
• A Personalized Learning K-12
Charter School
(530) 222-9275 • www.ourpca.org
2195 Larkspur Ln., Ste. 100, Redding
Come by the pumpkin patch to experience and support the true meaning of the FFA Motto;
Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve!
Located on Henshaw Ave. between Guynn & Alamo in Chico
Questions? Contact Elva Anderson eanderson@chicousd.org
ChicoFFAChapter Chico_FFA ChicoFFA.com
GOING PLACES OCTOBER
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.
Points Of Departure By Fiber/Dimensions At 30;
Chico. Explore the possibilities of fiber in art where
media & materials are mixed into forms that transcend
definition. Ages 12 & up. Th-Sun, 11am-5pm; thru
11/3. $5/adults; members, students & children free.
monca, The Museum of Northern California Art, 900
Esplanade. (530)487-7272.
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.
“The Addams Family” Musical; Chico. Laughs
abound in this hilarious off-beat musical based on
the beloved 1960s television series. All ages. Th- Sat,
7:30pm; thru 10/20. $16-$20. Chico Theatre Company,
166 Eaton Rd. (530)894-3282.
Toddler Storytime; Chico. Stories, songs & action
rhymes. Ages 3 & under. Th, 10am & 11am. Free. Chico
Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726.
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.
Thru 10/10. Allows people young & old to experience the
small steps that led to the giant leap of the moon landings.
All ages. Wed-Sun, 11am-6pm. $12/adults; $10/
children & seniors; free ages 2 & under. ScienceWorks
Hands-On Museum, 1500 E. Main St. (541)482-6767.
SHASTA COUNTY
Art Show Opening Night; Redding. Enjoy works by
local artist Alisa Lincoln. A highlight of the event will be
a short program & invitation for guests to participate in
helping create an underpainting of a new work that will
be painted live by Alisa over the first 2 weeks of the
exhibition. Light spread of delectable hors d’oeuvres
& refreshments avail. Ages 12 & up. 4-8pm; 6:30pm
interactive part of program; thru March 2020. Free.
Women’s Business Center at JEDI, 1670 Market St.
(530)319-8560.
Exceptional Children’s Night; Anderson.
Exclusively for families that have children with
exceptional needs, including autism. The park is
available for parents & children to play together in a
less overwhelming atmosphere. All ages. 5-8pm.
$10.95+. Historic Hawes Farms, 6465 Deschutes Rd.
(530)365-8488.
Field Trip Open House; Redding. Learn how Turtle Bay
can support your curriculum. Meet educators, experience
the museum, learn about classes & resources,
enter to win raffle prizes, enjoy free refreshments &
network with other educational professional attendees.
For teachers & educators. 4-6pm. Free. Turtle Bay
Exploration Park Mill Building, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr.
(530)243-8850.
Grasshopper Baseball; Redding. Baseball skills will
be introduced during this non-competitive, fun activity.
Ages 3-5. Th, 4-4:45pm & 5–5:45pm; thru 10/23. $23;
must pre-reg. Grasshopper Sports Zone next to City
Hall, 777 Cypress Ave. (530)225-4095.
Historic Hawes Farms; Anderson. Save
money & miss the crowds at family fun nights.
Find a pumpkin & ride the rides. Eat, drink & be merry.
All ages. Th & Fri. 5-8pm; thru 10/27. $10.95+. 6465
Deschutes Rd. (530)365-8488.
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. Tue & 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: Nighttime Wonders; Redding. What
animals come out only at night? Come & find out what
they are doing when you are sound asleep. 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/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.
Preschool Open Gym; Redding. Little ones have a
blast with trampolines, foam pits, tumble tracks &
much more. Ages 5 & under. Tue/Th, 8:30-9:30am. $5/
child; supervised free play. Galaxy Gymnastics, 910
Wall St. (530)222-4496.
Preschool Story Hour; Redding. Support high school
students learning about early childhood education in
their Career & Technical Education (CTE) course by
visiting a special storytime with activities. Children
learn early literacy & enjoy a snack. Parents check in
at main office where students will be waiting to escort
you to story hour. Ages 1-4; parent participation req.
Th, 9-10am; thru 11/14. Free; must pre-reg. Enterprise
Highschool, 3411 Churn Creek Rd. (530)440-4006.
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 12/5.
$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.
Storytime; Anderson. Celebrate national pizza month
with featured story “What Do You Want on Your Pizza?”
& a pizza tasting. Decorate your pizza with stickers
provided by First 5 Shasta. Ages 5 & under. Th, 3:30pm.
Free. Anderson Branch Library, 3200 W. Center St.
(530)365-7685.
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