North State Parent October 2019

GOING PLACES OCTOBER
THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES
Open Play At Sunny Garden; Chico. Come play with
your little one. Ages 5 & under. Tue-Th, 10am-2pm.
See the 1st.
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 3rd.
Silver Dollar BMX Racing; Chico. Enjoy the fun. Practices
Tue (5:30pm); Racing on Th (7pm) & Sun (11am).
All ages. See the 1st.
“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. See the 3rd.
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.
Leah’s Pantry Workshop; Orland. Workshop for
parents. Childcare & snacks are provided. All ages. Th,
5:30-7:30pm; thru 11/7. Free; must pre-reg. CK Price
Middle School, 1212 Marin St. (530)865-7685.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 Branch Library, 1100
Parkview Ave. (530)245-7250.
Storytime; Anderson. Enjoy a story & stickers provided by
First 5 Shasta. Ages 5 & under. Th, 3:30pm. Free. Anderson
Branch Library, 3200 W. Center St. (530)365-7685.
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 10/24. $5/class (Y members
$3 materials fee/class). Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N.
Court St. (530)246-9622.
Homeschool PE; Redding. Children in grades K thru 8
build physical fitness & enhance skill development with
age-appropriate activities. Free with Y membership.
Tue & Th, 3-4pm. See the 1st.
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 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 1st.
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. See
the 1st.
Storytime; Anderson. Celebrate the joys of reading at
this weekly storytime in the waiting room. For ages 5 &
under. Th, 3:30pm. See the 3rd.
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 3rd.
INFANTS
PRENATAL – 18 MONTHS
TODDLERS
18 MONTHS – 3 YEARS
PRESCHOOLERS
3 YEARS – 5 YEARS
FAMILY CHILD CARE
PARTNERSHIP
NEWBORN – 2 YEARS
OUR PRESCHOOL AND
CHILD CARE PROGRAMS
ARE FREE OR LOW COST
TO QUALIFYING FAMILIES!
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 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 1st.
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 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 1st.
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 1st.
11|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.
ENROLL YOUR CHILD!
GO TO SHASTAHEADSTART.ORG
OR CALL 530-241-1036
PROGRAMS
TO MEET YOUR
FAMILY’S NEEDS
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 4th.
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 4th.
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 4th.
“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. See the 3rd.
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 4th.
SHASTA COUNTY
Basic Dehydrating; Redding. Learn about the different
styles of dehydrators & the correct way to preserve
fruits, vegetables & other ingredients for delicious onedish
meals & snacks. Ages 18 & up. 6-9pm. $45; must
pre-reg. Location TBD. (530)225-4095.
Hawes Farms Haunts; Anderson. Enjoy 4
Haunts: Field of Screams, Alien Odyssey,
Children of the Corn Zombie Hunt & Sinister Workshop.
Enjoy unlimited rides on the roller coaster, bumper
cars, go-karts & more. All ages. Fri, 6-10pm & Sat,
7-11pm; thru 10/27. $39.95/reg. Historic Hawes
Farms, 6465 Deschutes Rd. (530)365-8488.
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.
Kids Night; Redding. Provides youth an opportunity to
develop their own hobbies & interests based on themed
semester programming. This fall, youth will choose
among 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.
Public Power Week Open House; Redding. To
celebrate locally owned community power, REU hosts
an open house at their power plant facility. Free lunch
& power plant tours will be provided. All ages. 8am-
12pm. Free; Redding Power Plant, 17120 Clear Creek
Rd. (530)339-7300.
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.
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