Community events: Oct. 24, 2007

Photo by Paul Robeson

THINKING PINK: Shasta District Fair CEO Chris Workman, left, and Anderson City Council member Melissa Hunt hand bags, filled with educational materials and pink carnations, to a person as they entered the Factory Outlets last Thursday on Think Pink day. The day was part of a campaign to raise awareness about breast cancer.

Photo by Paul Robeson

10-YEAR CITY VETERAN: Scott Morgan celebrated his tent h year as Anderson City Manager at city hall on Friday, Oct. 19, 2007.

Special Events

Senior Tea and Fashion Show — Oct. 27, 1-3 p.m. at Frontier Senior Center, 2081 Frontier Trail in Anderson. Fashions from the Dress Barn, tea, finger food, prizes and entertainment. Free. Sign up at Frontier Senior Center. For information, 243-9485.

Autumn Walkathon — Oct. 27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the track at West Cottonwood Jr. High, 20512 W. First St. in Cottonwood. Proceeds benefit Cottonwood Community Library literacy programs. Bottled water and fruit provided. For sponsor forms and information, 347-4818 or 527-6742.

4th Annual Chili for Chills — Nov. 2, 5-8 p.m. at Happy Valley Community Center, 5400 Happy Valley Road. Fundraiser for Happy Valley Citizen Patrol. Menu includes chili, cornbread, cole slaw and beverage for $5, $3 for children aged 5-12, and free for children under 5. Dessert for $1 per slice. For information, 357-3829.

Holiday Craft Bazaar — Nov. 3, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., and Nov. 4, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Frontier Senior Center, 2081 Frontier Trail in Anderson. Food available both days. For information, 365-3254.

Patriotic Sing-Along — Nov. 8, 6-7:30 p.m. at Shasta County Library in Redding. Slices of apple pie sold to benefit Acorns to Oaks Charter School. For information, 365-1055.

Christmas Bazaar — Nov. 9, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Nov. 10, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall, 1605 Yuba St. in Redding. Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Shasta Unit 197. For information, 549-4043.

Anderson Civil War Days — Nov. 10-11. Visit with historians, experience music and moments from the 1860s. $5 for adults, children free. For information, 357-3824.

Meetings

Redding Area Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group — Oct. 24, 1:30 p.m. at Neighborhood Church, 777 Loma Vista Dr. in Redding. Anyone interested in knowing about peripheral neuropathy is welcome to the meeting. For information, 389-2416.

FOAL Lecture Series — Oct. 25, 6 p.m. at Anderson Library conference room, 3200 W. Center St. in Anderson. Debe Hopkins presents Travel On Italy. Free. For information, 365-0745.

Children’s Diabetes Support Group — Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Mercy Medical Center auditoriums C and D. Children with Type 1 Diabetes can meet others with diabetes, parents can get information about dealing with juvenile diabetes. Free. For information or to RSVP, 225-5478.

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

Cottonwood Creek Watershed Group — Group meets fourth Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Stakeholder meeting schedule: 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.

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.

Dystonia Support Group — Second Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m., at Shasta Family Chiropractic, 2976 W. Center St. in Anderson. Dystonia is a neurologically based movement disorder. For information, 241-0354.

Cleptomaniacs and Shoplifters Anonymous (CASA) — For information about meeting times and location, see www.shopliftersanonymous.com or email casa.redding.etc@gmail.com.

Classes

Holiday Craft Classes — A variety of craft classes are currently offered by Shasta College and Anderson Historical Society at the one-room schoolhouse behind the museum at 2330 Ferry St. For information, 225-4835.

Clubs

Shasta Koi & Water Garden Club — Meets the third Saturday of each month at a member’s house. For information, 917-0930.

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.

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

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 (TOPS) — 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.

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 Road. For information, 357-3477.

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.

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

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

The Skogen Lodge (Nordic culture club) — Meets every third 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.

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.

Kid Stuff

Anderson Library Story Time — Oct. 26, at 4 p.m., the feature story will be, “The Ugly Pumpkin.” 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 Community Library, (new address) 3427 Main St., in Cottonwood. On Oct. 31, story time will feature the book “Pumpkins.” Craft activity and music with Paul Fisher. For information, 347-4818.

Halloween Dance — Oct. 26, 7-9 p.m. at Community Center in Anderson City Hall, 1887 Howard St. in Anderson. $4, $3 in costume. Games, music, prizes. For information, 365-9021.

Fright Night — Oct. 27, 7-10 p.m. at Teen Center, 2889 E. Center St. in Anderson. High school students only. $3 per person. Music and snack bar. For information, 365-9021.

Halloween Party — Oct. 27, 6-9 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 3297 Chestnut St. in Cottonwood. Free to all children through 8th grade. Costume, coloring contest, games, prizes, food and drinks. For information, 347-7141.

Shasta County BrainBusters — Nov. 7, 5:30 at Yaks Koffee Shop, 3274 Bechelli Lane, Redding. 4th-5th grade games at 5:45, 6th-8th grade games follow. For information, 225-5410.

Anderson Parks & Recreation Youth Basketball — Sign up by Nov. 16. Game days on Saturdays in January. Open to youth in grades 2nd - 7th, $25 includes practice, games and t-shirt. Registration forms available online at www.ci.anderson.ca.us or at the Anderson Parks & Recreation Office, 1887 Howard St., in Anderson. Registration ends Nov. 16th. For more information call 378-6656.

Holiday Crafts — Dec. 6, at Arts/Crafts room at Anderson City Hall, 1887 Howard St. in Anderson. Free. Create holiday crafts with your family. Youth must be 5 and over. For information, 378-6656.

Open Gym — Every Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (middle school students only), 7:30-9 p.m. (high school and middle school students) at Anderson Middle School gym, 1646 W. Ferry St. in Anderson. For information, 378-6656.

Karate — Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-6:45 p.m. at 1887 Howard St. in Anderson. Discover martial arts, learn flexibility, self control. For 8 years and under, $25. For 9 years and over, $35. For information, 378-6656.

Beginning Baton — Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. at Meadow Lane Elementary School, 2770 Balls Ferry Road. $25 monthly for ages 5 and up. For information, 378-6656.

Food Stuff

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.

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.

Exercise/Outdoors

Adult Men’s Basketball League — Registration deadline, Oct. 27. $450 per team; 12-game season. All games on Sunday at Anderson High School Gym. Register at Anderson Parks and Recreation, 1887 Howard St., Anderson. For information, 945-8075.

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.

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.

Low Impact Aerobics — Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-9:45 a.m. at the Anderson Community Center, 1887 Howard St. $2 donation includes Strength Training.

Strength Training — Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:45-10:30 a.m. at the Anderson Community Center, 1887 Howard St. $2 donation.

Senior Strength Training — Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. at the Cottonwood Community Center, 20595 Gas Point Road. For information, 347-1230.

Pilates Class — Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. at the Cottonwood Community Center, 20595 Gas Point Road. For information, 347-1230.

Body Balance — Wednesdays, 8-9:30 a.m. at the Anderson Community Center, 1887 Howard St. $2 donation.

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.

Bingo

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.

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.

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.

Dancing

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.

Country Western Dance — Ongoing four-week course, 7-9 p.m., Tuesdays 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.