Special Events

Candidates Night — May 15, 7 p.m. at Happy Valley Community Center, 5400 Happy Valley Road. Question and answer opportunity with candidates for Shasta County Board of Supervisors, State Assembly and judge.

Parkville Cemetery Clean-up — May 18, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Work day followed by a dedication and potluck (for workers only) at noon. Bring a dish, beverage and chair. Serveware provided.

Lecture Series, Friends of the Anderson Library — May 22, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at Anderson Library conference room. Carolyn Harris presents, “R.V. Tails About New Zealand.” For information, 365-0745.

Happy Valley Strawberry Festival — May 24, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. at Happy Valley Elementary School, 17480 Palm Ave. Entertainment, arts and crafts, children’s activities, classic cars. Pancake Breakfast begins at 7 a.m. Festival begins at 9 a.m. Strawberries served 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For information, 357-5449.

Memorial Day Tributes — May 26, 10 a.m. at Lawncrest Memorial Park, 1522 E. Cypress Ave. in Redding. Military color, honor guards, flag folding, precision drill team. Free. Jet flyover and sky diver scheduled after 12 p.m. at Redding Memorial Park, 1201 Continental St. in Redding. For information, 222-1587 or 241-1168.

AUHS Reunion for Class of 1963 — June 21-22. Dinner, dancing, entertainment at Win-River on June 21 and picnic at Anderson River Parkon June 22. Tickets cost $25-$80. For information, 530-221-3341.

Kid Stuff

Anderson Library Storytime — Every Friday, 4-5 p.m., at 3200 W. Center St., in Anderson. On May 16, Roni Grandell’s Studio 8 presents a dance program; do the hokey pokey with Studio 8. 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. On May 21, the Shasta County Cattlewoman’s Association will feature, “Stampede Read.” Outdoor activities include barrel racing with stick horses. For information, 347-4818.

Open Gym — Every Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 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, $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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Food Stuff

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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