GOING PLACES OCTOBER Enjoy Johnny Appleseed Days in Paradise! This 2-day festival is sure to give you all the fall feelings, with face painting, games, stories from Johnny Appleseed himself & more. See the 5th. (Butte County) SISKIYOU COUNTY Art Mentorship For Kids; Mt. Shasta. Embark on a weekly art adventure to learn the many fundamental skills of art with an award-winning visionary art instructor. Limited to 12 students. Ages 6-12. Tue, 4-6pm; thru June 2020. Free; must pre-reg. Velvet Elephant Art Center, 207 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-2297. 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. Communication & Communication Styles; Mt. Shasta. This workshop will provide participants with evidence-based, emotionally-focused tools for effective communication. For adults. Tue, 5:15-7:15pm; thru 10/22. See the 1st. 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. Preteens & teens: Tue/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: Mon/ Wed, 5:30-7pm. See the 2nd. 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 1st. TEHAMA COUNTY Library Story Time!; Los Molinos. Engaging themebased 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 1st. 9|WEDNESDAY BUTTE COUNTY Autumn Fest Educational Field Trips; Durham. Students enjoy a field trip around the interactive educational & natural history museum & take home a small pumpkin. All ages. Tue-Th, times vary; thru 10/24. $5. Patrick Ranch Museum, 10381 Midway. (530)342-4359. 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: Crying & Calming; 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. <strong>North</strong> 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. Wildlife Wonders: Who’s In Our Creek?; Chico. Learn what exactly is in beautiful Chico Creek. Get a stamp on your bookmark every time you attend Wildlife Wonders & a cool prize once you fill up your bookmark. All ages. 3-4pm. Free with museum admission, $5-$7. Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade. (530)898- 4121. 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 1st. GLENN COUNTY Crafty Kids; Willows. Children get creative at this fun weekly event with make-&-take crafting activities. Ages 7 & up. Wed, drop in 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. <strong>Parent</strong>s & 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. 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 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. 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. Youth will do hands-on interactive activities to 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. Three Cheeses In Three Hours; Redding. Learn to make three distinct & delicious types of cheese: mozzarella, burrata & instructor’s choice. Ages 18 & up. 6-9pm. $50; must pre-reg. Location TBD. (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 2nd. <strong>Parent</strong> Group: Discipline That Works; Redding. Free parent support group that’s based on the Triple P positive parenting program. Wed, 6-7:30pm. See the 2nd. Night at the Museum: Halloween Edition Ages 5-12. $15 per child, $5 off per sibling. Pizza, Tricks & Treats provided. VALENE L. SMITH MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHICO Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 26th, 4-7pm Feast on tricks, treats, and spooky out of this world moments inspired by a blend of ancient sorcery and experiences from fantasy TV’s greatest hits! Costumes encouraged! Call 530 898-5397 to reserve a spot now! Location: Meriam Library Complex Across From Main Entrance To Library On Chico <strong>State</strong> Campus 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 2nd. 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, 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. 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 2nd. 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. Preteens & teens: Tue/Th, 5:30-7pm. Teen & adults: Mon/ Wed, 5:30-7pm. See the 2nd. TEHAMA COUNTY Library Story Time!; Red Bluff. Engaging theme-based 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. 10|THURSDAY BUTTE COUNTY Autumn Fest Educational Field Trips; Durham. Students enjoy a field trip around the interactive educational & natural history museum & take home a small pumpkin. All ages. Tue-Th, times vary; thru 10/24. $5. Patrick Ranch Museum, 10381 Midway. (530)342-4359. 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. 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. 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 3rd. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on cheerleading skills or prepare to be an All Star. Tue/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 1st. 38 <strong>North</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Parent</strong> • Serving Upper California Since 1993
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