GOING PLACES APRIL SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta College Youth Symphony Concert; Redding. The concert includes various groupings of students in Suzuki pieces accompanied by the youth symphony, a double harp work accompanied by guitar, other youth orchestra large works, & surprising string orchestra music. All ages. 3:15pm. $3. Shasta College Theatre, 11555 Old Oregon Trail. (530)242-7730. Weekend Roller Skating Fun; Redding. Bring friends for exercise & fun! All ages. Sat/Sun, 12-2:30pm & 2-4:30pm. $4, includes skates. Viking Skate Country, 735 Auditorium Dr. (530)246-3901. Yarns At The Library; Redding. Ages 9 & up are invited to bring a knitting or crocheting project to work on – get advice from a pro & have fun! 1pm. Free. Redding Library Community Room, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Fish Feeding At Turtle Bay; Redding. Daily at 10:30am. See the 7th. A Walk Super Sunday Bowling At Shasta Lanes; Redding. 9-11pm unlimited bowling.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Argentine Tango Classes For Beginners; Dunsmuir. Learn Argentine tango dancing basics; it’s quite different from ballroom dancing. No partner or exp. needed. Ages 15 & up. 1st & 3rd Sun,1:30pm. Free, donations collected for animal rescue & spay/neuter assistance. Brown Trout Gallery, 5841Sacramento Ave. (530)235-0235. Paper Bouquets Class; Mt. Shasta. Create a beautiful, long-lasting bouquet of flowers made of handmade paper. Ages 7-adult. 1-3:30pm. $12, all materials supplied; pre-reg so materials can be prepared for you. A Melo Place, 417 Chestnut St. (530)859-1296. The Boys From Syracuse Final Performance; Weed. A story of mistaken identities & the havoc that ensues; this musical is loosely based on Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors. All ages. 2pm. See the 12th. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:156:15pm; Sun, 10am-12pm. See the 1st. “Run & Laugh”; Mt. Shasta. Big fun for preschoolers. Free! 9-10am. See the 7th.
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MONDAY Earth Day
BUTTE COUNTY
After-School Art Program; Chico. Today’s activity: Homemade Art Supplies. Ages 5-16 are taught by professional art instructor. Today 3:305:30pm. See the 1st. Science Experiments For Little Ones; Chico. Fun ongoing hands-on science enrichment activities for children ages 2-5 & their parents. 10:30am. See the 1st. Shotokan Karate Classes; Chico. Ages 6-adults. M/ Tu/Th classes: Ages 6-13, 6-6:45pm; Ages 13+, 78:30pm. See the 1st.
THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUTTE, TEHAMA, SHASTA & SISKIYOU COUNTIES SISKIYOU COUNTY
Preschool Storytime; McCloud. Features stories, healthy food tasting, & crafts. 10-11am. Free. McCloud Elementary School Library. (530)964-3250. Raising Emotionally Healthy Children Classes; Mt. Shasta. In this 3-part series, learn about children’s emotional needs & how to meet them to build a foundation for future success. Includes dinner & childcare. Mondays, 4/22-5/6, 5:30-7:30pm. Class held at United Methodist Church, 312 W. Alma St. Free, by pre-reg thru Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center, (530)926-1400. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sun, 10am-12pm. See the 1st. Open Play & Parent Social; Mt. Shasta. Little ones & their caregivers can explore & play in a creative & educational environment. Mons, 10:30am-12pm. Free. See the 1st.
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TUESDAY
BUTTE COUNTY
Childbirth Preparation Series; Chico. Highly trained nurse instructors help prepare you for birth, newborn care & breastfeeding. Promotes personal choices, includeing breathing & relaxation techniques & pain management options. W, 6-8pm, 4/23- 5/21. $125/couple, pre-reg. Enloe Mother & Baby Ed. Center, 251 Cohasset Rd., Suite #120. (530)332-3970. Play Chess!; Chico. Learn to play chess with Chico Library teen volunteers. All ages welcome! 3:305pm. Free. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. Preschool Storytimes At Chico Library; Stories, songs & crafts for ages 3-5. 10am & 11am. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)891-2726. The Mom Spot; Paradise. Support for moms of children ages 5 & under, & pregnant moms. Enjoy a hot
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June 17-21, July 8-12 & August 5-9
Guitar Hero; Redding Library. Kids rock out on a virtual stage playing guitar in this music video game. Geared for teens, but all kids welcome. 4-5pm. Free. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Preschool Page Turners; Redding Library. Children ages 3-6 years enjoy a special storytime, craft & music. Ask about playing the Wee Read game. 10:3011:30am. Free. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Teen Advisory Board Meeting; Redding. Teens may join the Redding Library Teen Advisory Board. Members help choose books & give their input about activities
April is sexuAl AssAult AwAreness Month For more information call our 24-Hour Crisis Hotline
(530) 244-0117
Mount Shasta Elementary School KINDERGARTEN PARENT ORIENTATION
Thursday, May 9th, 6pm
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SHASTA COUNTY
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High School Power Tumble; Redding. Utilizes rod floor, tumble-trak & trampoline to enhance tumbling skills for cheer & gymnastics. 7-8pm. $50/mo. G-Force Gymnastics, 2613 Bechelli Lane. (530)227-4831. Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center Monday Open Gyms; Redding. 2 age sessions: “Tiny Tots” ages 0-5 (older siblings welcome): 11am-12pm; Ages 12+: 6-7pm. See the 1st. Positively Girls Club; Redding. Girls ages 9-15 make friends, learn new things & grow positively. 6-8pm. Free. See the 8th. Baby Bookworms; Redding Library. For infants & toddlers ages 6mos-2½yrs, with their caregiver. 10:30am. Free. See the 1st. Positively Girls Club; Redding. Girls ages 9-15 get to know each other & their community through talk, activities & field trips. 6-8pm. Free. See the 8th. Memorable Mondays At All Fired Up!; Redding. Creative studio time for families. 11-6pm. See the 1st.
breakfast, socialize, listen to a speaker & make quality crafts. On-site childcare for ages 5 & under. 9-11:30am. $10/annual reg; $2/event donation. Paradise Alliance Church, 6491 Clark Rd. (530)877-7069. After-School Art Program; Chico. Today’s activity: Float, Fly & Flip Crafts. Ages 5-16 are taught by professional art instructor. Today 3:30-5:30pm. See the 1st. Bittie Baby & Me Class; Chico. Today’s topic: Choosing Quality Childcare. For parents w/babies 0-3mos. 10:30am-12pm. See the 2nd. Cheernastics Class; Chico. Get extra practice on cheerleading skills or to prepare to be an All Star! T/Th 3:30-5pm. See the 2nd. Games & Puzzles! Toddler Activities; Chico. Handson enrichment activities involving games & puzzles for children ages 2-5 & their parents. 10:30am. See the 2nd. Painting & Drawing Lessons For Homeschoolers; Chico. Professional art lessons in a fun & supportive atmosphere. Tu, W & Th, 1-2:30pm. See the 2nd. Painting & Drawing Lessons For Teens; Chico. Professional art lessons in a fun & supportive atmosphere. Tue 6-7:30pm & Sat 10am. See the 2nd. Shotokan Karate Classes; Chico. Ages 6-adults. M/ Tu/Th classes: Ages 6-13, 6-6:45pm; Ages 13+, 78:30pm. See the 1st.
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& library policies that affect teens. Grades 9-12. 6pm. Free, by application. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253. Tiny Tots Open Gym At Nor-Cal Elite Gymnastics Center; Redding. Lots of room to play. Includes bounce house. Ages 0-7, older siblings welcome. M/Tu/Th/F/ Sa, 11am-12pm. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Anderson Teen Center Drop-In; Anderson. Tutoring & activities for grades 7-12. Tu/Th, 3-7pm, Wed, 2:306:30pm, & Fri, 3-8pm. See the 2nd. Boomtown BMX Races; Shasta Lake City. All bikes, categories & ages welcome to participate. Tue/Fri, 6pm. See the 2nd. Chess Group; Redding. Learn to play or practice playing games of chess; instructors facilitate. Ages youth & adult. 6-7:30pm. Free. See the 2nd. G-Force Gymnastics Tues Classes; Redding. Kindergym (ages 3-5), 4-4:45pm. Tumble-fun (ages 6 +), 4-5pm; Urban Flips (age 10+), free-run/parkour, 7-8pm. See the 2nd. Galaxy Gymnastics Academy Little Tots Open Gym; Redding. Ages 5 & under. Tu/Th, 8:30-9:30am. See the 2nd. Genealogy Research Assistance; Redding Library. Research your family history with assistance from members of the Shasta Genealogy Society. 10am12pm. See the 2nd. Round Table Pizza Family Fun Night; Redding. 6-8pm. See the 2nd. Triple P Parenting Classes; Redding. Six-week parenting education program, join anytime. 5:306:30pm. Free. See the 2nd.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Framework For Understanding Poverty Workshop; Yreka. Differences in economic cultures affect opportunities for success. Learn to address & reduce poverty in a comprehensive way. Light breakfast & lunch provided. For adults. Reg 8:30am; conference 9am-3pm. Free. Miner’s Inn, 122 W. Miner St. (530)926-5927. Messy Play!; Mt. Shasta. Children ages 2-5 explore & learn how things work in the world through tactile play, squishing, painting, pouring & rolling. Today features “Paper Mache & Goop.” 10:30-11:30am. Free. Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 E. Lake St. (530)926-1400. Siskiyou Arts Bus Open Studio; Mt. Shasta. Children get creative aboard a school bus converted to an art studio! Ages 9 & up (or younger w/parent) paint, make prints, & work with clay, collage & more. Tu/Th, 2:45-5pm (except school holidays). Free. Siskiyou Arts Bus, east side of Mount Shasta Library, 515 Alma St. (530)859-2309. Beginning Ballroom Dance; Mt. Shasta. All ages. 6:45-7:45pm. See the 2nd. Busy Bees Sewing Club; Mt Shasta. Children ages 4-6 create sewing projects & develop hand-eye coordination. Great for preschools or homeschoolers. 1-2pm. See the 2nd. Eat Healthy McCloud; McCloud. Cal-Fresh assistance & nutrition tips! Fresh produce avail. to McCloud residents. Tu/Th,10-12am. Free. See the 2nd. Kids Aikido Class; Mt. Shasta. Playful setting. Ages 6-12. Tuesdays, 5:15-6pm. See the 2nd. Martial Arts For Children: Taekwondo & Hapkido; Mt. Shasta. Ages 10+. M/W, 5:15- 6:45pm; Tu/Th, 5:15- 6:15pm; Sun, 10am-12pm. See the 1st. Tiny Tigers: Martial Arts For Young Children; Mt. Shasta. Ages 4+. M-F, 4:30-5:15pm. See the 1st.
TEHAMA COUNTY
School Readiness Playgroup; Los Molinos. Fun & educational playgroup for ages birth-5yrs. 1011:30am. See the 2nd.
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WEDNESDAY BUTTE COUNTY
Children’s Storytime; Oroville. Enjoy songs, stories, music & craft activities. Ages 3-5yrs. 11am-12pm. Free. Oroville Library Meeting Room, 1820 Mitchell Ave. (530)538-7642. Storytime At Barnes & Noble; Chico. Come enjoy wonderful stories. All ages invited. 11am. Free. 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. (530)894-1494.