Community events: April 15, 2009

Special Events

Cottonwood Farmers Market and Artisan Fair — Every Friday beginning April 24, 3-7 p.m. at ETC Mercantile, 3308 Main St. in Cottonwood. Produce and arts and crafts. For information, 347-6637.

Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None" — March 21-April 18 at 1620 E. Riverfront Playhouse at Cypress in Redding, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets available at Graphic Emporium, 1525 Pine St. in Redding. For information, 241-4278.

Family Fun Fest and Kids Fishing Day — April 25, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Anderson River Park in KC Grove, 2800 Rupert Rd. Free fishing for children under 16 accompanied by an adult. Stage performances, petting zoo, bike rodeo, food, games. Event is dog and alcohol free. For information, call Anderson Parks and Rec. at 378-6656.

Hot-Orama — Apr. 23-26 at Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs Rd. in Anderson. Car show: all years accepted including hot rods, muscle cars, imports, production cars, motorcycles, dragsters, karts, bicycles, boats, tractors, "for sale" signs. For information, 226-776 or www.hot-orama.com.

2009 Dog-a-Thon — May 2, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Bishop Quinn athletic field, 21893 Old Hwy. 44 in Palo Cedro. Walk with your dog, lunch, $10 micro-chipping, dog training demo. $35 entry includes lunch and t-shirt. Benefits Haven Humane Society. For information, 241-5262.

Garden Magic — May 2-3 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Tehama District Fairgrounds. 48th Annual Standard Flower Show and Plant Sale. The show is free and features more than 60 artistic floral designs using a variety of plant materials. For information, 527-9403. To register design entries, 527-5853.

Cinco de Mayo — May 2, 4-8 p.m. at Cottonwood Community Center, 20595 Gas Point Rd. Food, games and entertainment. Tacos $1.50, taco plate $6. Event benefits Cottonwood Community Park Improvement Project.

Shasta Damboree — May 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at Shasta Dam. A reunion of the people who worked on the construction of Shasta Dam and their families. Barbecue and tour. Lunch free for workers, $10 for guests. To RSVP and for information, 226-2995 or 276-2030.

Kid Stuff

Anderson Library Story Time — Every Thursday, 3:30-4:30 p.m., at 3200 W. Center St., in Anderson. On April 16, WV students will read "If you give a mouse a cookie" for senior community service. Face painting. 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 April 22, children will draw quilt squares to be sewn together by Sigma Phi Delta International Sorority for traumatized children or homebound seniors. Paul Fisher plays guitar and sings. For information, 347-4818.

Todd Franklin Basketball Camps — Basketball camp for young boys and girls at Liberty Christian High School, 3782 Churn Creek Rd. Session 1: June 8-12, grades 3-9; Session 2: June 15-19, grades 1-6; Session 3: June 22-26, grades 3-9. All sessions Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $150 fee. Ask about early registration discounts. For more information, 222-2423.

Kung Fu — Thursdays at 5:30-6:15 p.m. for ages 5-8; and 6:15-7 p.m. for ages 9 and over at Anderson Community Center, 1887 Howard St. $20 monthly. Family discounts available. Classes begin March 5. For information, 378-6656.

Hip Hop Dance — Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. for grades 4-6th. 7-8 p.m. for grades 7-12th. $20 monthly. 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.

Play Adventures — Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Anderson River Park. Socialization for parents and toddlers. Movement, play, yoga for all. $5 per class or $15 monthly. For information, 378-6656.

Music

49 Club — Live music Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. On Friday April 17, jazz standards by Loungewater Incident featuring Wade Craver and Tyler Mansfield. $5 cover charge. Two drink/beverage minimum. April 19, Sunday from 2-5 p.m., blues and jazz by Willie Mac. Located at 4959 E. Center St. For information, 365-4999.

Country Music Jam — March 29, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Happy Valley Community Center, 5400 Happy Valley Rd. Listen, visit friends, dance, enjoy a potluck lunch. For informatio, 549-4077.

Karaoke — Saturdays, 7-11 p.m. at Players Pizza and Sports, 2305 Balls Ferry Rd. in Anderson. For information, 365-5473.

Young American Collective Music Scene — First Saturday of each month, 2-4 p.m. at Assembly of God Church, 20404 Gas Point Rd., Cottonwood. Open mike for vocalists, musicians. Prizes, refreshments. For information, 396-2866.

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, 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

Early Bird Watchers — April 25, 8 a.m. at Horsetown Clear Creek Preserve, meet at HCCP parking area 7 miles west of Hwy. 273, just west of Clear Creek bridge. Enjoy early morning bird watching with expert Barbara Peck, who has a Masters in Wildlife Biology and Ecology. Bring your curiosity and (if possible) binoculars. Bring walking shoes and water. Free event. For information, 241-2026.

Anderson River Park Century Registration — Distances include 25, 40, 60, or 100 mile rides on May 16. Register at www.centurybikeride.com. For information, 941-9977.

Stretch and Balance e_SEmD Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Community Center at Anderson City Hall, 1887 Howard St. Class deals with strengthening of the muscular system for better posture and balance, leading to better toning and health. $45 for six weeks; $5 for drop-in. Bring water and a towel. For more information, 378-6656.

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. $5 per class or $15 monthly. 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. For information, 378-6656.

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

Happy Valley Community Park Committee — First Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Happy Valley Community Center, 5400 Happy Valley Road. Committee to discuss times of meetings throughout 2009. For information, 357-4125.

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 p.m. at office on 3233 Brush St. For information, 347-6637.

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

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 — Meetings: 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.

Complete listings of community events in the South County are available online at www.andersonvalleypost.com.

Clubs

Horse Show — May 16, 7:30 signup, 8:30 ride at Palo Cedro Riders Arena on Millville Plains Rd. Several classes in both English and Western style divisions. Show benefits care packages sent to U.S. troops in Afganistan. For information, 365-7759.

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.

Amateur Radio Club of Anderson — Meets second Thursday every month at 7 p.m. at 3644 Avech Parkway. For information, 244-6456.

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.

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

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 9:30 a.m. Meeting at 10 a.m. For information, 347-4014 or 347-5269.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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