North State Parent October 2019

GOING PLACES OCTOBER
THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES
IGNITE HOPE, Care Net’s Fundraising Banquet;
Redding. Enjoy silent auction, dessert bash & guest
speaker. For adults. 5:30-8pm. Free; must pre-reg. Elks
Lodge, 250 Elk Dr. (530)246-7075.
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.
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.
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.
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Annual Women In Business Symposium:
Celebrating Women In Business
Month; Mt. Shasta. Treat yourself to an inspiring
evening with Ms. Chabot & learn how to realize your
personal, financial & professional visions & more. Enjoy
dinner, dessert & auction. Proceeds go towards scholarships
for MSHS students. Sponsored by North State
Parent. All ages. 6pm. $50; must pre-reg. Mt. Shasta
Resort, 1000 Siskiyou Blvd. (530)524-6787.
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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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.
Investigation Station: Let’s Celebrate World Animal
Day; Chico. Take a look at many different types of
animals & their habitats. All ages. 12-2pm. Free with
museum admission, $5-$7. Gateway Science Museum,
625 Esplanade. (530)898-4121.
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.
Johnny Appleseed Days; Paradise, CA. This
2-day fall festival celebrates Paradise’s
heritage with apple pie & ice cream. Children’s area
features face painting, games & prizes. Johnny
Appleseed will visit & tell stories. All ages. 10/5 & 6,
10am-5pm (Sat) & 10am-4pm (Sun). Free. Terry Ashe
Park, 6626 Skyway. (530)877-9356.
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.
Patrick Ranch Museum Opening Weekend;
Durham. Enjoy pumpkin patch activities,
hayrides, pony cart rides, children’s activities, gift shop
& more. All ages. 10/5 & 6, 10am-4pm. $5; $3/ages 12
& under. Patrick Ranch Museum, 10381 Midway.
(530)342-4359.
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.
“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.
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Life gets busy and sometimes education gets put on hold. Maybe you want to go back to school and
get your high school diploma or equivalency? Or, maybe you want new skills to find a better job or
career path? Do you need to improve your English? Or, do you want to go to college? No matter where
you are on your educational journey, Adult Education Pathways is here to help you with every step!
• Learn new job skills
• Earn job certificates
• Explore careers
• Earn a high school diploma
• Pass your GED test
• Learn how to become a
US Citizen
• Learn to speak English
• Take noncredit classes
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Kids’ Educational Toys • Puzzles
Kites • Books • Optics • Jewelry
Wild Bird Seeds • Nest Boxes
Bat Houses & More!
Great Birthday Gifts
for Young & Old
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138 Morgan Way • Mt. Shasta
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We are in the planning
stage for this free
event for children.
Date to be announced.
COMING TO MOUNT SHASTA IN DECEMBER
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