Community events: Oct. 22, 2008

Special Events

Mexican Dinner Fundraiser — Oct. 22, 6 p.m. at Cottonwood Community Center, 20595 Gas Point Road in Cottonwood. Latinos in Action fund raiser for neighborhood playground. Adults, $10; students, $8; children 12 and under, $6. For information, 347-1230 or 209-7255.

Anderson Library Fall Lecture Series — Oct. 23, 6 p.m., at Anderson library conference room, 3200 W. Center St. Jeremy Tuggle, local author and historian, will speak about his book, “A Journey Through Time: Ono and the Bald Hills.”

Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection — Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Happy Valley Elementary, 17480 Palm Ave. Collection includes paint, motor oil, antifreeze, batteries, chemicals, TVs, VCRs, and computer monitors. No tires. Small business waste accepted by appointment. For a complete listing and information, 225-5789.

Music 49 Club — Oct. 25, 8 p.m., local blues musicians live on stage. Phil Burnett guest-bartends, portion of proceeds to be donated to local charity. Located at 4959 E. Center St. For information, 365-9700.

Kid Stuff

Anderson Library Story Time — Every Thursday, 3:30-4:30 p.m., at 3200 W. Center St., in Anderson. On Oct. 23, WV cheerleaders act out “Tacky the Penguin” and show off routines. 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 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St., in Cottonwood. On Oct. 29, featured presenter will be Oak Ridge Miniatures, with ‘Wee Willy’ in costume as the Halloween surprise; outdoors candy hunt. For information, 347-4818.

Halloween Party — Nov. 1, 6-9 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 3297 Chestnut St. Costume context, Moose Clowns, coloring contest, games, concessions. For information, 347-7141.

Youth Basketball — Anderson Parks & Recreation Youth Basketball Program is taking applications for youth in 2nd through 8th grades. The program is co-ed and costs $30 per participant. Practice begins in December with games played in January and February. For more information, 378-6656.

Play Adventures ­— 10:30-11:30am., Wednesdays at the Scout Hall in Anderson River Park. Socialization for parents and toddlers, hands-on activities, movement, play and yoga for all. Must pre-register, can be done by phone. $5.00 per class or $15.00 per month. For information, 378-6656.

Open Gym — Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., through the school year at Anderson Middle School. Open to youth in middle or high school. For information, 378-6656.

One on One or Small Group Skate Lessons — $45 an hour, $10 per additional student, limit of 4. Register at Anderson Parks & Recreation. More info, contact Brian Harris at skatestuff@sbcglobal.net.

Beginning Baton — Tuesdays, ages 5-9, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; ages 10 and up, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Meadow Lane Elementary School. $25.00 a month for this ongoing class. Learn Basic Twirls, Dance, Parade Marching and Foundation Events. For information, 378-6656.

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.

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 — Board meets second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m.; educational stakeholders meeting with guest lecturer on the fourth Wednesday at 6:15 at office on 3233 Brush St. 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

Learn to Knit on Circle Looms — Tuesdays, 9-11 a.m., and Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., at Cross Currents, 2991 E. Center St. in Anderson. Join us for coffee and learn to knit on looms. Free. For information, 244-7015.

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.

Scrabble at Cottonwood Library — Every Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St. in Cottonwood. Open to any adult over 18 who enjoys Scrabble. For information, 347-5697.

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 — Meets every third Friday of the month from Sept-June. 6 p.m. meeting, 7 p.m. dinner followed by cultural activities. Nordic culture club. 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

Hip Hop Dance — First class begins Sept. 10th, waiting list after Sept. 24th. 6-7 p.m. grades 4th-6th; 7-8 p.m. grades 7th through high school. Learn warm ups, steps and techniques. $20 monthly. For information, 378-6656.

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.

Exhibits

Anderson Historical Society and Museum — Newest exhibits include antique baby clothes, tools, and the Stabler gun collection. 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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