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GOING PLACES OCTOBER THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES 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 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. Rockin’ Reptiles; Redding. Come meet some of Turtle Bay’s scaly or slithering ambassadors in this up-close encounter, with different animals presented each week. All ages. Th, 2pm; thru 11/30. Free for members or with park admission, $12.50-$16.50. Turtle Bay Exploration Park Mill Building, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Storytime; Anderson. Hear stories from local baseball coach & players from Anderson High School's varsity team. Each child will receive a plastic bat, ball & baseball stickers from 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. 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 School CAFE; Mt. Shasta. School CAFE (Culinary Action for Education) meets monthly to find ways to bring healthy food & nutrition education into local schools with cheap & cheerful ways to educate families & the community as well. All ages. 4-5pm; thru 5/21. Free. Mount Shasta Elementary School, 501 Cedar St., room 10. (530)837-8608. 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. 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. Preteens & 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 Good Company, Electro Swing Band Concert; Red Bluff. Presented by the Tehama Concert Series. Combining the sounds of 1920s & 30s jazz with the electronic music of today, Good Company uses live horns, vintage samples & funky beats to create a whole new type of dance party. All ages. 6:30pm doors; 7:30pm show. $30/adults; $10/students ages 25 & under. State Theatre, 333 Oak St. (530)727-8727. 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. 25|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 4th. 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. 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 50 North State Parent • Serving Upper California Since 1993 Far Northern Regional Center provides services and support that allow persons with developmental disabilities to live valued and productive lives. Far Northern Regional Center
GOING PLACES OCTOBER 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. Xtreme Bowling; Chico. Enjoy lots of fun with black light bowling & music. Fri, 10pm-1am. See the 4th. SHASTA COUNTY Animal Relationships; Redding. Did you know that animals also have family trees that can be followed thru taxonomy? Come to this engaging program & learn how some of Turtle Bay’s animals relate to each other or even to the animals in your home. All ages. Fri, 2pm; thru 12/27. Free for members or with park admission, $12.50-$16.50. Turtle Bay Exploration Park Mill Building, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. 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. 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. 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 5-12. Fri, 3:30- 4:30pm. Free. Rowell Family Empowerment, 2701 Old Eureka Way, Ste. 2i. (530)226-5129. Shasta Wildlife’s Creeptastic Experience Fundraiser; Anderson. Trick-or-treat thru the wildlife center & meet the amazing education ambassador animals, make a bird feeder, meet some fun characters & have a fun family night out. All ages. 6-8pm. $5/per adult. Shasta Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation, 3752 Rupert Rd. (530)365-9453. Trunk Or Treat; Redding. Celebrate Halloween at the YMCA. Bring the family out for the 2nd annual trunk-or-treat hosted by the Sharks Swim Team. Be sure to bring a bag for goodies. All ages. 5:30–6:30pm. Free for public. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. 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. Family Kickboxing Classes; Redding. Bring the whole family for healthy Friday evening fun. 4-5pm. See the 4th. 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 4th. 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 1st. Rock ‘N’ Bowl Night At Shasta Lanes; Redding. Unlimited bowling, laser light show, music & fun. Fri-Sat, 9pm-midnight. See the 4th. 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. 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 4th. 26|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. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Choral Ensembles: Hear The Joyful News; Chico. A healthy dose of gospel tunes & spirituals fills the air. Enjoy the voices of the university chorus, a cappella choir & chamber singers in this concert of uplifting song. All ages. 7:30pm. $6-$15. Harlen Adams Theatre, 400 W. 1st St. (530)898-5152. Costume Contest; Chico. Dress your little one in a costume & enter the contest to win prizes for most original, spookiest & cutest. Ages 12 & under. 1pm. Free. Chico Mall, 1950 E. 20th St. (530)343-0706. Halloween Jamboree Gymnastics Competition; Oroville. Support the local Feather River Elite team by watching some of the state’s best compulsory gymnasts perform their routines. Enjoy snack bar, raffle prizes & local gymnastics. All ages. 10/26 & 27, 8am-8pm. $5-15. Feather River Recreation & Park District’s Activity Center, 1875 Feather River Blvd. (530)533-2011. Investigation Station: Bats; Chico. Learn about all of the cool things bats do, get stamps on your bat passport & receive a spooky goodie bag. All ages. 12- 2pm. Free with museum admission, $5-$7. Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade. (530)898-4121. 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. Night at the Museum Halloween Edition; Chico. Join the Halloween Fun at the Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology at CSU Chico. As the doors of the museum close to the public and the last rays of sunlight fade, the museum’s educational adventure for families will begin with an array of activities and challenges. Kids will visit a variety of booths, which play upon familiar and spooky themes in pop culture. Pizza, Tricks & Treats provided. $15 per child, $5 per sibling. Ages 5-12. 4-7pm. 400 W 1st St. (530)898-5397. 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. Please say you saw it in North State Parent magazine. This helps us grow! Lake View Charter School is now enrolling Transitional Kindergarten to 12th grade students in Glenn, Butte, Lake, Mendocino and Tehama counties. The Adventure of Learning Learning takes place anywhere and everywhere! Our teachers share the Homeschool Heart and understand one size does not fit all. The 2019-2020 school year has so many opportunities to build community through field trips, hands-on learning experiences and more. Contact us soon as spots are filling quickly! Lake View Charter School is part of the Inspire Family of Schools. To learn more, visit lakeviewcharterschool.org (916) 568-9959 www.northstateparent.com • October 2019 51
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