North State Parent October 2019

GOING PLACES OCTOBER
THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES
Homeschool Sewing Classes; Redding. This sewing
series is designed for beginners as well as those who
have sewing experience. Beginners will make a pillowcase,
apron, pajama pants & backpack. Ages 8-18.
Mon/Tue, 1-3pm; thru June 2020. See the 1st.
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.
Sew Much Fun Classes; Redding. This sewing series
is designed for beginners as well as those who have
sewing experience. Beginners will make a pillowcase,
apron, pajama pants & backpack. Ages 8-18. Mon/Tue,
3:30-5:30pm; thru June 2020. See the 1st.
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 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 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
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.
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BUTTE COUNTY
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: Healthy Newborn; 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. North Valley Plaza, Pillsbury Rd. (530)893-3276.
Childbirth Preparation Class Series; Chico. Highly
trained registered nurse instructors help prepare you
for birth, newborn care & breastfeeding in this 5-week
series. Promotes individual & family choices, including
natural breathing & relaxation techniques & pain
management options. Wed, 6-8pm; thru 12/4. $175/
couple. Enloe Mother & Baby Ed. Center, 251 Cohasset
Rd. #120. (530)332-3970.
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.
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.
Wildlife Wonders: Bats; Chico. Learn about bats & how
they contribute to the world we live in. 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.
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. Parents &
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.
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.
Viva Momix Theatre; Redding. Artistic director Moses
Pendleton combines athletic dance, riveting music,
outrageous costumes, inventive props & pure talent to
create an entertaining multimedia experience that surprises,
enchants & delights. All ages. 7:30pm. $25-$45.
Cascade Theatre, 1735 Market St. (530)243-8877.
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.
Parent 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.
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.
Make Parenting A Pleasure; Yreka. In this 12-week
evidence-based parenting class, you will get ideas to
support your child’s development, deal with discipline
challenges & learn more about communication, selfcare,
stress, & anger management. Dinner & childcare
provided. For parents of ages 8 & under. Wed, 5:30-
7:30pm; thru 12/11. Free; must pre-reg. Yreka Community
Resource Center, 201 S. Broadway. (530)842-1313.
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.
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HALLOWEEN
BUTTE COUNTY
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.
Safe & Sane Trick Or Treat; Chico. Enjoy this
annual event by Chico Mall which begins at
4pm & ends when the candy runs out. Participating
stores only. Ages 12 & under. 4pm. Free. Chico Mall,
1950 E. 20th St. Ste., 727. (530)343-0706.
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 5th.
Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on
cheerleading skills or prepare to be an All Star. Tue/Th
3:30-5pm. See the 1st.
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.
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.
SHASTA COUNTY
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.
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. Just in time for
Halloween. Celebrate pumpkins with pumpkin
stories, crafts, stickers & more. Each child receives a
small bag with healthy treats. Ages 5 & under. Th,
3:30pm. Free. Anderson Branch Library, 3200 W.
Center St. (530)365-7685.
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
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 2nd.
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.
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