GOING PLACES APRIL gently used clothing, household items & other goods to share & swap. Includes handmade crafts fair. 10:30am-1pm. Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 1815 Sheridan St. (530)225-4375. Earth First Young Children’s Zone; Redding. Part of the Whole Earth & Watershed Festival. Families will enjoy 15 different activities for young children, emphasizing selfcare & the 4 Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle, refuse. Baby wearing fashion show, festival exhibits, music, food & more. 10am-3pm. Free. Redding City Hall & Sculpture Park, 777 Cypress Ave. (530)243-2403. Grasshopper Field Day; Redding. Calling all grasshoppers ages 2-5...check out the new Grasshopper Sports Zone fields, meet instructors & try out new equipment with fun activities. 11am-1pm. Free. Grasshopper Sport Zone, 900 Parkview Ave. (530)225-4474. Kids’ Build & Grow Clinic At Lowe’s; Redding. Give your child the opportunity to say, “I built it!” Participants create a fun project & receive an apron, goggles, project-themed patch & certificate of merit upon completion. Ages 5+. Free. 10am. 1200 E Cypress Ave. Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Redding. All ages. 11am. Free. 1260 Churn Creek Rd. (530)222-2006. Shasta Living Streets/Family Biking Day; Redding. Bike the open street along Park Marina Drive. Enjoy street games, kid’s bike rodeo (10am-12pm), a “Park Marina village,” Turbo Kick demos, bike safety inspections, music, juggling, wildlife, Girl Scout parade, sidewale sales & more. 10-3pm. Skate Against Hate Roller Roller Derby Fundraising Bout; Anderson. Shasta Roller Derby Vs Crescent City’s Tsunami Sirens. SRD raised $1,500 for the American Heart Association in Feb.; this bout raises funds for Shasta Women’s Refuge. All ages. Doors open 5:30pm, 6:30pm bout. $10/presale, +$2/door. Active military, fire fighters & kids 10 & under free. Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs St. (530)917-3402. Turtle Bay Honors The Whole Earth & Watershed Festival; Redding. Turtle Bay Exploration Park offers special $5 entry today. Visit the Forestry Learning Center & learn about the role forests play, the fragile state of our planet, & how individuals & communities can work together to help the Earth thrive. 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850. Whiskeytown Waterfall Challenge; Whiskeytown. Ranger-guided hikes to Whiskeytown Falls. At the falls, create a work of art to take home; art supplies provided. All ages. Weekends during National Park Week 4/21-29. Starts 9am. $5 per vehicle (day use fee). Reserve space by calling (530)246-1225. Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 14412 J.F, Kennedy Memorial Dr. Whole Earth & Watershed Festival; Redding. Fabulous family festival. Over 100 exhibitors, handson activities & prizes for all ages, young children’s zone, live music, presentations, art show & food. Stop by the North State Parent Booth for handson fun! “Family Bike Day” open street along Park Marina, with activities at Park Marina Village. 10am3pm. Free. Redding City Hall & Sculpture Park, 777 Cypress Ave. (530)243-2403.ext. 303. YMCA Healthy Kids Day; Redding. Interactive activities & games for young children, a wealth of health & wellness information. Includes “Fantasy Eye-Land” vision games & early screening info station. Learn ways to keep kids physically & intellectually active this summer. All ages. 1-4pm. Free. Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Athletics Unlimited Open Gym; Anderson. For all ages & skill levels. 1-3pm. See the 7th. Evening Art For Families; Redding. Creative fun for families at a special price tonight. 5-8pm. See the 7th. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Open Gyms; Redding. Ages 5 & under: 9-10am; Ages 5-14: 10:30am-
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THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, TEHAMA, SHASTA & SISKIYOU COUNTIES 12:30pm. See the 7th. Genealogy Research Assistance; Redding Library. Learn about your family history. W/Sat 1-4pm. See the 7th. Kids On Wheels Skate Session; Redding. 1011:30am. See the 7th. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gyms; Redding. Two sessions. Ages 7 & under: 11am-12pm: Ages 8+: 12-2pm. See the 7th. Rock N’ Bowl At Shasta Lanes; Redding. 6:308:30pm & 9pm-midnight. See the 3rd. Rockin ‘N’ Bowlin At Anderson Bowl; Anderson. 9:30-11pm. See the 7th. Saturday Roller Skate Session; Redding. 12-2:30pm & 2-4:30pm. See the 7th. Skate & Dance Night; Redding. For tweens & young teens. Skate 7-9pm; Dance 9-11pm. See the 7th.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Arts & Crafts for Kids; Dunsmuir. Artist Debbie Blackwell teaches this fun weekly hands-on art adventure for ages 5-12. 12-2pm. Free. Dunsmuir Community Resource Center, 5740 Dunsmuir Ave. (530)235-4400. “Run & Laugh”; Mt. Shasta. Big fun for tiny bodies. Preschool aged children explore their physical abilities through running, jumping, laughing & more in the best rumpus room in Siskiyou County! Sats, 9-10am. Free. Mt. Shasta Martial Arts Program, 612-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)859-2024. Ballroom Dance Classes & Practice Party; McCloud. All ages welcome. Three dance classes available prior to the evening’s practice party at 8pm. Fun! See the 7th. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. Today 10am. See the 2nd.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Grease Gala Event & Musical; Red Bluff. It’s Gala night for the classic musical being presented by local high school students. Starts 6pm, $20 includes reserved seating, champagne & Hors d’oeuveres. Regular admission 7pm. $5/general, $10/reserved. Mercy High School, 233 Riverside Way. (530)527-8313. Open Session Art Classes; Red Bluff. Multi-discipline classes/studio session for all ages, beginners to advanced. Th/F, 3-4:30pm; Sat 12:30-2:30pm. See the 5th.
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Yoman-A Spring Celebration; Roseville. Free Maidu Indian cultural event featuring skill & craft demos, children’s activities, storytelling, poetry, dancing, guided historic tours, Native craft fair, food & more. Great for families. 10am3pm. Maidu Museum & Historic Site, 1970 Johnson Ranch Dr. (916)774-5934.
BUTTE COUNTY
Gold Nugget Sunday; Paradise. Family fun! Enjoy food, music & a time to relax after the big events of Gold Nugget Saturday. Hoagie lunches for sale, live music, gold panning, blacksmithing & friendly faces. Free 12pm-4pm. Gold Nugget Museum, 502 Pearson Rd. (530)872-8722. “Perils in Paradise” Melodrama; Paradise. Come boo, hiss & cheer…help the good guy prevail! Humorous family entertainment. Today 2pm matinée. See the 28th.
SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta College Youth Symphony Concert; Redding. Concert features “Slavonic Rhapsody” by Del Borgo, “Legende” by Wieniawski, “Meditation from Thäis”
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by Massenet, string orchestra music of Vivaldi &Torelli, & string trios & quartets. All ages. 3:15pm. $3. Shasta College Theatre, 11555 Old Oregon Trail. (530)242-7730. Swing Dance Classes; Redding. Come have a great time in this monthly class as you learn the basics of swing dancing from beginner steps to advance moves. All ages. 4th Sundays, 7:30-10:30pm, thru 12/23. $5. Shasta County Arts Council, Old City Hall, 1313 market St. (530)241-7320. Family Fun Day At All Fired Up!; Redding. All studio fees are $4 today–bring the family for creative fun. 12-6pm. See the 1st. Fish Feeding At Turtle Bay; Redding. 10:30am. See the 1st.. Super Sunday Bowling At Shasta Lanes; Redding. 9-11pm unlimited bowling. See the 1st. Whiskeytown Waterfall Challenge; Whiskeytown. Ranger-guided hikes to Whiskeytown Falls, plus art project. All ages. See the 21st.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Musical: Grease; Red Bluff. Final performance of this classic musical, presented by local high school students. 2pm matinée. $5/general, $10/reserved. Mercy High School, 233 Riverside Way. (530)527-8313.
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Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Fun hands-on science classes designed for ages 3-5 & their parents. Includes art project. Bring snack. Mons, 10:30am-12pm, thru 5/28. Drop-in $9/class (until class fills); $6 with class card. Sunny Garden Montessori, 2801 Godman Ave. (530)343-3101. Bowling Fun At Orchard Lanes; Chico. Kids can enjoy bowling after school. 10am-10pm, M-F. See the 2nd. Infant Playgroup; Chico. Designed for parents & infants ages 0-6 months. 9-10:30am. Free. 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
Boys Council; Redding. Weekl y club for boys ages 9-15. Activities include sports, computer lab, snacks & much more! Builds leadership & teamwork skills. 6-8pm. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 1815 Sheridan St. (530)225-4375. Baby Bookworms At Redding Library. For infants & toddlers ages 6mos-2½yrs & their parent/caregiver. 10:30am. Free. See the 2nd. Memorable Mondays At All Fired Up!; Redding. Creative studio time for families. 12-6pm. See the 2nd. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Open Gyms; Redding. Two sessions. All ages: 11am-12pm; Ages 12+: 6-7pm. See the 2nd. Positively Girls Club; Redding. For girls ages 9-15. 6-8pm. Free. See the 16th.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
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Storytime; McCloud. Children enjoy listening to a great kid’s story & enjoy a fun activity too. Participants are given a wonderful book of their own to keep! 10-11am. Free. McCloud Elementary School Preschool, (530)964-3250. 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. Monday Morning Playgroup; Mt. Shasta. Interactive, parent/child playgroup facilitated by a Child Development Specialist. Ages 1-5. 10:30-11:30am. See the 2nd. Tiny Tigers: Martial Arts For Young Children; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4+. M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. See the 2nd.