Community Events: February 25, 2009

Special Events

<B>All About Women -</B> Feb. 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Shasta District Fair grounds, 1890 Briggs Rd. Free event is a health, home, and hobbies fair concerning women's issues. For information, 378-1906.

<B>Boat, Sport, and RV Show -</B> March 6-8 at Shasta District Fair grounds, 1890 Briggs Rd. Attractions include the Bass Bin fishing seminars hosted by top anglers, Friday-Iron Chef Cook Off, Saturday-Dutch Oven Cook Off, Sunday-BBQ Cookoff, chain saw carving, and free kids trout fishing pond. General admission $5, with discounted pricing for children. For information, 365-1381.

<B>Wild Game Feed - </B>March 21 at Shasta District Fair grounds, 1890 Briggs Rd. $10. For information, 547-5757.

Kid Stuff

<B>Anderson Library Story Time </B>- Every Thursday, 3:30-4:30 p.m., at 3200 W. Center St., in Anderson. On Feb. 26, Anderson dentist Dr. Mercill teaches dental hygiene and gives away toothbrushes. Library hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For information, 365-7685.

<B>Cottonwood Library Preschool Story Time </B>- Every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St., in Cottonwood. On March 4, story story time will feature Dr. Seuss' birthday and read his books. Paul Fisher plays guitar and sings. For information, 347-4818.

<B>Hip Hop Dance</B> - Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. for grades 4-6th. 7-8 p.m. for grades 7-12th. $20 monthly. For information, 378-6656.

<B>Open Gym </B>- 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.

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

<B>Beginning Baton</B> - 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.

Music

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

<B>49 Club </B>- "Shilling" performs Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. No cover. Located at 4959 E. Center St. For information, 365-9700.

<B>Young American Collective Music Scene</B> - 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

<B>Community Dinners </B>- 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.

<B>Cottonwood Lions Community Breakfast</B> - 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.

<B>Happy Valley Lions Club Breakfast </B>- 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.

<B>Community Breakfast </B>- 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

Stretch and Balance - Mondays and Wednesdays, 9-10 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.

<B>Play Adventures</B> - 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.

<B>Fencing </B>- 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.

<B></B>Meetings

CCCSD Drought Planning Workshop - Feb. 25, 5:30 p.m. at Clear Creek Commuity Services District office, 5880 Oak St. in Happy Valley. Drought planning workshop. For information, 357-2121.

Anderson Parks Committee - Feb. 26, 6 p.m. at Anderson City Hall community room, 1887 Howard St. Ken Hartman continues discourse with community over park improvements. For information, 378-6060.

<B>Happy Valley Community Park Committee </B>- 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.

<B>Cottonwood Creek Watershed Group </B>- 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.

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Clubs

<B>Anderson Exchange Club </B>- Meets every second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 12 p.m., at Round Table Pizza, 2808 McMurry Dr. For information, 378-7650.

<B>Anderson Kiwanis Club </B>- Every Monday at noon at El Mariachi Restaurant in Anderson. For information, 365-4836.

<B>Anderson Women's Club</B> - 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.

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

<B>Cottonwood 4-H</B> - 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.

Bingo

<B>Anderson VFW Bingo </B>- 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.

<B>Anderson Wednesday and Friday Bingo </B>- 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.

<B>Community Center Bingo </B>- 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

<B>South Shasta Seniors Dancing </B>- 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.

<B>Country Western Dance </B>- 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.

<B>Hawaiian Dance Classes </B>- Every Saturday, at Paradise Gardens, 19710 Oak Ln., Cottonwood. Advanced on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Beginners at 10:30 a.m. $5 per class.