GOING PLACES APRIL Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sat 10am. See the 2nd. Tiny Tigers: Martial Arts For Young Children; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4+. M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. See the 2nd.
TEHAMA COUNTY
School Readiness Playgroup; Corning. Fun developmental & educational playgroup features activities & info about your child. Explore with arts, crafts, books, rhymes, songs & outdoor activities. Ages birth-5yrs. 10-11:30am. Free. Corning Family Resource Center, 1488 South St. (530)384-7833.
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BUTTE COUNTY
After School Storytime; Chico. Stories & craft for all ages. 6-9yrs. 3pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Babies Love Books Storytime; Oroville. Babies ages 0-18mos enjoy connecting through rhymes, songs & books during this special program. 11am. Free. 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7641. Caregiver Resource & Self-Care Training; Chico. Facilitated group offers support, training info for better self-care, & resources for anyone caring for someone else’s children. 11am-1pm. Butte College Foster/ Kinship Care Ed Center, 2491 Carmichael Dr. Ste 300. (530)897-6235. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra cheerleading skills practice, or prepare to be an All Star. Focus on tumbling skills, jumps, motions & flexibility. All ages/ abilities welcome. $55/mo or $10/class. T/Th 3:305pm. Chico Cheer All Stars Gym, 13310 Cabin Hollow Ct. Suite #110. (530)894-CCAS. Chico Homeschoolers’ Park Day; Chico. Playgroup & support network for homeschooling & unschooling children & parents. Independent & inclusive–all
THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, TEHAMA, SHASTA & SISKIYOU COUNTIES homeschoolers/all ages welcome! 1-4pm. Free. Call for current location & group info. (530)228-7078. Chico Science Fair Final Day; Chico. This year’s theme is “Science on the Move.” See about 500 science projects submitted by Chico students (K12). Learn about a variety of interesting topics in the social sciences, natural sciences, physical sciences, and engineering. 10am-8pm. Free. Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair St. Creative Art Activities Classes; Chico. Ongoing hands-on class designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. Each class includes art activities, social interactions, games & puzzles. Bring snack. Thurs, 10:30am-12pm, thru 5/31. $6/class w/class card, drop-in $9/class (open until class fills). Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Downtown Chico’s Thursday Night Market; Chico. Certified farmers market-fresh produce, cut flowers, delicious food, arts & crafts, entertainment & more. Tonight’s entertainment: Bridal Olympics, Bob McDaniel, Jeff Pershing (Solo), Kyle Williams, Roundhouse Ronny the Balloon Clown, Rick’s Balloons, Spray Fantasy. 6-9pm. Broadway at 2nd & 5th Sts. (530)345-6500. Infant & Toddler Storytime; Paradise. Songs, story & music for little ones ages 0-3. 10am. Free. Paradise Branch Library, 5922 Clark Rd. (530)872-6320. Mom-2-Mom Support Group; Paradise. Weekly group for mothers offering support on a wide variety of parenting topics. Children welcome. 10:30am-12pm. Free. Paradise Community Church of the Nazarene, 311 Circlewood Ln. (530)876-2518. Musical: The Wizard of OZ; Chico. Dorothy is swept away by a tornado to a magical land & embarks on a quest to see the Wizard of OZ, for help returning home. Along the way she meets Scarecrow, Tin Man & Cowardly Lion who join her. All ages. Tonight 7:30pm.
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Pre-sale: $20/adult, $12/child; + $5/door. Chico Theater Company, 166 Eaton Rd. (530)894-3282. Oroville Fire House Farmers Market. Fresh produce & goods available year-round at this certified market. 11am-3pm. El Medio Fire Station, 3515 Myers St. (530)592-0889. Our Time Together Parent-Toddler Program; Chico. Offers age-appropriate recreational activities for children ages 18-35 months. Parents & toddlers play together, bond & meet new friends. T/Th, 9-10:30am, thru 5/26. $30/mo/1-day or $55/mo/2-days. Pre-reg. PV Recreation Center, 2320 North Ave. (530)895-4711. Bowling Fun At Orchard Lanes; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. 10am-10pm, M-F. See the 2nd. NanoDays 2012: The Biggest Event For The Smallest Science; Redding. Nationwide festival about nanoscale science. 4/2-6, 10am-4pm. See the 2nd. Shotokan Karate Classes; Chico. Two sessions: ages 5-12 & 13+. M/Tu/Th. Ages 5-12: 6-6:45pm; Ages 13+: 7-8pm. See the 2nd.
SHASTA COUNTY
Anderson Library Storytime; Anderson. Children enjoy stories, a craft, stickers & songs. All ages. 3:30pm. 3200 West Center St. (530)365-7685. Art & Craft Adventures; Redding. Hands-on art activities for ages 2-5 inspires imagination & selfexpression. Painting, drawing, collage & more; encourages confidence & supports artistic potential. Thurs, 9-10am. $20/mo ($10 Y members), pre-reg. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Athletics Unlimited Open Gym; Anderson. All ages are invited to come enjoy an inground foam pit & large tumble track. Tu/Th, 10am-12pm. $5/2hrs! 2250 Barney Rd. (530)365-2235. Bereaved Parents Support Group; Redding. For parents or grandparents grieving the death of a child
of any age. 1st & 3rd Th, 7-8:30pm. Free, drop-in okay. Mercy Medical Center Board Room, 2175 Rosaline Ave. (530)245-4070. Chess At The YMCA; Redding. Chess players of all levels are invited to come play - great opportunity to learn the game or hone your skills. For youth & adults. T/Th 6-7:30pm, thru 4/3. Free. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Children & Teens Grief Support Groups; Redding. For children grieving any death loss. Co-facilitated by professional counselors. Separate simultaneous groups for ages 6-12yrs, 13-18yrs & parents/grandparents. 3/1-29, 4:30-5:30 pm. Free, pre-reg required. (530)245-4070. Kids Kung Fu Class; Anderson. Students ages 4 & up learn to take instruction, develop self-control, coordination, improve balance & become physically fit while having fun. Two age groups: 4-8yrs: 5:306:15pm; ages 9+: 6:15-7pm. $25/mo; $6.50/class. Anderson Community Center, 1887 Howard St. (530)378-6656. Little Explorers; Redding. Celebrate spring with activities & stories for 2-5 year-olds & their caregivers. Presented by Dennis & Sherrill Bambauer. 10am 10am. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gym; Redding. Practice your own skills, or enjoy watching your child run, jump & tumble. Safe, supervised & fun gym with lots of room to play. All ages: 11am-12pm. $5. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Programs; Redding. Programs teach flexibility, strength, coordination, spatial awareness & cooperation in a fun environment. Kindergym: Intro to all gymnastics equipment; fun social interaction, ages 3-5, 4-4:45pm, $40/mo. Tumble-Fun: Fast-paced beginning class; learn basic
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