Community events: June 6, 2007

Photo by Michael Woodward

PICKING A WINNER: At the Anderson Explodes! Mixer June 1 at Shasta District Fairgrounds, Madison, 4, drew the ticket for the $10,000 raffle. As luck would have it, she drew her parents’, Todd and Shannon Giles’ number.

Virginia Reeter

#1 CROONER: Judges selected Richard Horner at the Anderson Explodes! mixer Friday as the winner of the National Anthem Singing Contest. He will sing the national anthem at Anderson Explodes! on July 3.

Special Events

Shasta County Pioneer Luncheon — June 8 at Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs St. in Anderson. Residents 65 or older that have lived in Shasta County for at least 50 years are invited to attend. Registration from 9:30-11:30 a.m. For information, 549-5602.

Firehouse Poker Run — June 9, Station 55, 17952 Gas Point, Cottonwood. Registration 9 a.m., run begins 11 a.m. Poker run through county volunteer fire stations, BBQ, raffle. $25 single, $35 double. For information, 357-3301.

United Way Annual Awards Dinner — June 15, 5 p.m. at Win-River Casino, 2100 Redding Rancheria Road, $35. Dinner, music, dancing and drawings. RSVP by May 31. For ticket information, 241-7521.

Swap Meet and Fundraiser — June 30, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Redding V-Twin, 18721 Old Oasis Rd. in Redding. Food, raffle and bike games. For information, 247-0604.

Meetings

Off-Highway Vehicle Use — June 13, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Redding Corporation Yard, 20555 Viking Way, Building 4, in Redding. Stillwater-Churn-Clover Creek Watershed Alliance and the Western Shasta Resource Conservation District meeting with information about OHV routes and impacts to watersheds.

SELPA Commission Meeting — June 14, 2 p.m., 1644 Magnolia Ave., Redding. Special Education Local Plan Area Commission Meeting, SCOE upstairs conference room.

Cottonwood Creek Watershed Group — Fourth Wednesday of every month. Stakeholder meeting schedule: June 27, July 25, Aug. 22, Sept. 26, Oct. 24. For information, 347-6637.

Parents in Control — Family counseling. Teach your children to be responsible, self-reliant, healthy individuals. Non-denominational approach, from toddlers to teens. Call to enroll, 527-3699.

Happy Valley Community Park Committee — First Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Happy Valley Community Center, 5400 Happy Valley Road. For information, 357-4125.

Alanon Meeting — Thursdays, 6 p.m., South County Alanon Family Group meeting at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 3141 St. Stephen’s Dr. off Stingy Lane. For information, 365-8403.

Anderson Library Monthly Book Sale — First Saturday of each month, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., in the library conference room, 3200 West Center St., Anderson. New and used books for sale. Hosted by Friends of the Library. For information, 365-5678.

Cottonwood Fire Protection District Meeting — Second Monday of each month, 6 p.m., at the fire station, 3265 Brush St., Cottonwood. For information, 347-4737.

Cottonwood Union School District — Third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., at the school library, 20512 West First St., Cottonwood. For information, 347-3165.

AARP Community Presence Team — Monthly meetings the third Wednesday of each month at the Northern California Advocacy Center, 1647 Hartnell Ave., Redding. Interested senior volunteers welcome to join. For information, 224-8862.

Clubs

Cottonwood Garden Club — Cottonwood Lions Hall, 1858 Locust St. For information, 347-3852.

Native Daughters of the Golden West, Camellia Parlor #41 — Meets first Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. at their hall, 3271 Brush St. in Cottonwood. Members and potential members welcome. For information, 347-6727.

Shasta Pony Club — Meets first and third Saturdays of every month in Cottonwood. For meeting times and location, 347-5715.

Cottonwood Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPPS) — Meets every Thursday at Neighborhood Church of Anderson/ Cottonwood at 4684 Rhonda Road. Weigh-in time at 9 a.m. Meeting at 10 a.m. For information, 347-5269 and 347-4014.

Anderson Exchange Club — Meets every second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 12 p.m., at Round Table Pizza, 2808 McMurry Dr. For information, 378-7650.

The Skogen Lodge (Nordic culture club) — Meets every 3rd Friday of the month from Sept-June. 6 p.m. meeting, 7 p.m. dinner followed by cultural activities. For information, 474-4874 or 247-1056.

Anderson Kiwanis Club — Every Monday at noon at El Mariachi Restaurant in Anderson. For information, 365-4836.

Happy Valley 4-H — Meets every first Monday of the month. Happy Valley Primary School in cafeteria, 16300 Cloverdale Rd. For information, 357-3477.

Anderson Women’s Club — Meets every third Friday of the month 10 a.m.-12 p.m., followed by a light lunch, at Anderson City Hall, 1887 Howard St., Anderson. For information, 347-5845.

Cottonwood 4-H — Meets every first Monday of the month, 7 p.m., at Cottonwood Community Center, 20595 Gas Point Road. New projects have been added. For information, 347-2293.

Golden Acres 4-H — Meets every first Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., at Prairie School, 20918 Dersch Road, Anderson. For children grades 4-12. Primary program for kindergarten through third grade. For information, 547-4751.

On the Go Club — Meets every Thursday at Round Table Pizza in the Mt. Shasta Mall. Single seniors social hour at 6 p.m. and club meeting held at 7 p.m. Meetings end with three games of bingo. For information, 365-3605 or 378-1415.

Pug Club — Meets every third Sunday of the month, 1-3 p.m., at Anderson River Park. For information, 347-6625.

Soroptomist International of Anderson-Cottonwood — Meets every Thursday, 12 p.m., for lunch at El Mariachi’s in Anderson. For information, 243-9485.

Exhibits

Anderson Historical Society and Museum — Assorted area artifacts, logging exhibit, the Civil War gun collection of Art Sabler, American Indian display, Joy McFate’s fossils and minerals, Tom Blaco’s replica of Fort Reading and a new collection of maps. Now featuring an extensive military display, City of Anderson 50th birthday celebration and early Shasta County schools. 2330 Ferry St., Anderson. Museum hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. For information, 365-7045.

Spring Art Exhibit — Through June 15, Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Redding City Hall, 777 Cypress Ave., Redding. Showcasing oils, photography and mixed media. For information, 225-4512.

Kid Stuff

Anderson Library Storytime — June 8, 4 p.m., Story time will feature “Stampede Read” presented by the Shasta County Cattlewomen’s Association. Sit on a saddle and listen to Ginger Fowler and Donna Sills (dressed western) read stories about ranch life. Come dressed western for the event. Free. 3200 West Center St. New library hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For information, 365-7685.

Cottonwood Community Library’s Preschool Story Time — Every Wednesday, 12-1 p.m., Cottonwood Library, 3306 Main St., in Cottonwood. On June 13, we will feature several farm animal books and a farm craft activity. Craft activity and music with Paul Fisher. For information, 347-4818.

Roots and Shoots — Have fun doing projects helping animals and the environment once a month. Youth of all ages welcome. For information, 347-1687 or www.shastarootsnshoots.com.

After School Program — Participate in the Youth Activity Center: arts and crafts, computer lab, life skills, homework help, snack and recreation at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1821 Ferry St., Anderson (west side of Hwy. 273). Not a religious program. For students in grades four through eight. For information, 365-7386.

Beginning Baton — Tuesdays, 5:15-6:30 p.m., Verde Vale Elementary School. $25 per month. Ongoing class open to ages 5 and up. Learn basic twirls, dance, parade marching and foundation events. Taught by Berta Lane. For information, Anderson Parks and Recreation, 378-6656.

Karate — Discover the martial art style of Wu Ying Tao. Monday and Wednesday, 6-6:30 p.m., Mini Ninja, 5-9 years old, $25/month; 6:30-7:30 p.m., 10 years and older, $35/month. Instructors from Total Defense. Anderson Community Center, 1887 Howard St., Anderson. For information, 378-6656.

Food Stuff

Pancake breakfast — Breakfast follows sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. at Liberty Hill Christian Church, 4145 Rhonda Road, Cottonwood. For information, 378-2085.

Community Breakfast — First Sunday of every month, 7-11 a.m., at the Frontier Senior Center, 2081 Frontier Trail, Anderson. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, french toast, biscuits with gravy and coffee, fruit and juice. Proceeds benefit the senior center. Cost is $4. For information, 365-7061.

Community Dinners — Third Thursday of every month, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1821 Ferry St. (west side of Hwy. 273), Anderson. All welcome. For information, 365-7386.

Cottonwood Lions Community Breakfast — Second Sunday of every month, 7-11 a.m., at the Cottonwood Lions Clubhouse, 3425 Locust St., Cottonwood. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, juice and coffee. $4 for adults, $2 for children under 12.

Happy Valley Lions Club Breakfast — Third Sunday of every month, 8-11 a.m., at the Happy Valley Fire Hall on Palm Avenue and Happy Valley Road. Pancakes, eggs, sausages or biscuits and gravy with coffee and orange juice. $4 for adults, $2 for children.

Music

Mosquito Serenade — June 13, 7 p.m. at KC Grove in Anderson River Park, 2800 Rupert Rd. in Anderson. Joanna Connor, modern and slide guitar blues. For information, 378-6656.

Exercise/Outdoors

Yoga Class — Fridays, 2-3 p.m. Bring a small rug or mat to sit on. Free class for seniors. Frontier Center, 2081 Frontier Trail, Anderson.

Tai Chi Chuan — Every Wednesday in May. $25/ month. Beginning classes at 5:30 p.m. and intermediate classes at 6:30 p.m. at the Cottonwood Community Center, 20595 Gas Point Road, Cottonwood.

Fencing — Beginning to advanced foil and epee. $50 a month, lessons and membership in Redding-Anderson Duelists Fencing Club. Mondays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m., Anderson New Tech High School. For information, 357-5030.

Basketball Open Gym — Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at Anderson Middle School for middle and high school students.

Volunteer Work Day — Second Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Safe Haven Horse Rescue and Sanctuary, 3950 W. Anderson Dr. in Cottonwood. Help the animals by cleaning, organizing, caring for tack, cleaning hooves, feeders, etc. BBQ hamburgers and hot dogs for all volunteer workers. For information, 347-4941.

Bingo

Anderson Wednesday and Friday Bingo — Doors open at 10 a.m., table bingo starts at 11 a.m., regular bingo at 12:30 p.m. at the Frontier Senior Center, 2081 Frontier Trail, Anderson. Must be 18 or older. Lunches are available and refreshments are served.

Anderson VFW Bingo — Doors open 3 p.m. every Sunday. Table bingo starts 4 p.m. 3210 W. Center St., Anderson. 15 games with $250 payouts. For information, 365-9650.

Community Center Bingo — Every Tuesday and Thursday from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Arts and Crafts room, Anderson City Hall, 1887 Howard St., Anderson. For information, 378-6656.

Dance

Anderson Senior Citizens Dancing — 7:30-10:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Frontier Senior Center, 2081 Frontier Trail. Participants are encouraged to bring finger foods. Live bands featured. Open to the public 50 years and older. Cost is $3 members; $4 non-members. Membership is $10 per year. For information, 549-4101 or 365-4533.

Country Western Dance — Ongoing four-week course, 7-9 p.m., at Anderson Community Center, 1887 Howard St., Anderson. Monthly rates are $30 per couple, $15 for single. Open to all ages. Instructor Ed Duane. For information, 378-6656.

Hawaiian Dance Classes — Every Friday, 6:30 p.m., at Sandy’s Specialties Shop, 3640 Main St., Cottonwood. For information, Jan and Dave Baza, 347-9472.

Just Dance Dance Club — Open dance the second and fourth Fridays of the month, 8-10:30 p.m., at the Frontier Senior Center, 2081 Frontier Trail in Anderson. Club incorporates country western, ballroom, swing, Latin and line dancing. 18 years and older welcome. Cost is $5 members, $8 nonmembers. Lesson at 7 p.m. Call 547-5498 or visit www.justdanceclub.com.

Prairie Squares Dance Club — Come join the fun at Anderson Grange Hall, 8085 Airport Road, Redding. New dancers class is 6-7:30 p.m. (for people new to square dancing or who want to review), plus level class is 7:30-9 p.m., advanced level is 9-10:30 p.m. $5 per class or $50 for 12-week course. Square dance clothes not required. For information, 223-1285.

South Shasta Seniors Dancing — Tuesdays, 7:30-10:30 p.m., at the Frontier Senior Center, 2081 Frontier Trail, Anderson. Participants encouraged to bring finger foods. Features live bands. Open to the public 50 years and older. Cost $3 for members, $4 for nonmembers. Membership $10 per year. For information, 347-3146.