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Community events: June 18, 2008
Special Events
AUHS Reunion for Class of 1963 — June 21-22. Dinner, dancing, entertainment at Win-River on June 21 and picnic at Anderson River Park on June 22. Tickets cost $25-$80. For information, 530-221-3341.
Kid Stuff
Anderson Library Summer Reading Program — Every Friday, 3-4 p.m., at 3200 W. Center St., in Anderson. Summer reading program begins June 20 with the magic of Mitch Picard with audience participation. Library hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For information, 365-7685.
Cottonwood Library Preschool Story Time — Every Wednesday,11:30 am.-12:30 p.m. at Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St., in Cottonwood. “Curves” will discuss the importance of nutrition and exercise with children.Paul Fisher will provide music with his guitar. For information, 347-4818.
Todd Franklin Basketball Camps — Three sessions available, all occurring Mon. through Fri. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: June 9-13, for grades 4-9; June 16-20 for grades1-6; June 23-27 for grades 1-6. $150. Camp located at Liberty Christian High School, 3782 Churn Creek Rd. in Redding. For information, 222-2423.
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, $20. For 9 years and over, $30. For information, 378-6656.
Beginning Baton — Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Meadow Lane Elementary School, 2770 Balls Ferry Road. $25 monthly for ages 5 and up. For information, 378-6656.
Music
Mosquito Serenade — Free concert series at K.C. Grove in Anderson River Park, 2800 Rupert Rd. On June 11, 7 p.m., Mother Truckers will play Texas mix of country, blues, and rock. On June 18, Rick Metz and 1st Take plays saxophone and smooth jazz. For information, 378-6656.
Jules Broussard and band—June 27, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., and June 28, 9 p.m.- 1 a.m. at Copadouro, 2959 E. Center St. in Anderson. A saxophone player from the Bay Area, Broussard has played with Ray Charles, Van Morrison and Santana. $35 advance, $45 at the door. Beer and wine available, food provided. For tickets and information, 365-9700.
Food Stuff
Anderson Farmers’ Market — Every Thursday, 7 a.m.-12 p.m., June 19 thru October. Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs Rd. For information, 357-4314.
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, 8 -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
Play Adventures — Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the scout hall at the Anderson River Park, 2800 Rupert Road. For parents and toddlers, play and yoga for all. Open to preschoolers and toddlers. For information, 378-6656.
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.
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, 9:45-10:30 a.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, 8:30-9:30 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.
Meetings
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. at office on Brush St. On April 26, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., stakeholder tour of lower watershed, including the Bowman Biomass project and gates at South Fork. For information, 347-6637.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kleptomaniacs and Shoplifters Anonymous (CASA) — For information about meeting times and location, see www.shopliftersanonymous.com or email casa.redding.etc@gmail.com.
Clubs
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.
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.
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.
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.
Happy Valley 4-H — Meets every first Monday of the month. Happy Valley Primary School in cafeteria, 16300 Cloverdale Road. For information, 357-3477.
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.
Pug Club — Meets every third Sunday of the month, 1-3 p.m., at Anderson River Park. For information, 347-6625.
Shasta Koi & Water Garden Club — Meets the third Saturday of each month at a member’s house. For information, 917-0930.
Shasta Pony Club — Meets first and third Saturdays of every month in Cottonwood. For meeting times and location, 347-5715.
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.
Soroptomist International of Anderson-Cottonwood — Meets every Thursday, 12 p.m., for lunch at El Mariachi’s in Anderson. For information, 243-9485.
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 $30 per couple, $15 for single. 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.
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.
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