Community Events: July 8, 2009

Special Events

Mosquito Serenade — Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at Anderson River Park’s KC Grove, 2800 Rupert Rd. in Anderson. On July 8, Savannah Blue plays salute to southern rockers Marshall Tucker, Lynard Skynard and Allman Brothers. On July 15, Tempest plays high-energy Irish and Scottish music. Free outdoor concert series. For information, 365-6656.

Throw Out Diabetes — July 25-26, 10 a.m.- 10 a.m. A 24-hour game of catch, bounce house and other games at Big League Dreams, 20155 Viking Way, in Redding. Event raises funds to support local children in the Type 1 Diabetes Support Group. Free admission. For information, 357-4200.

Youth Activities

Learn to Swim — Swim lessons involve one of four two-week sessions spanning June 15 to Aug. 7, costing $27 for each 2 week/40-minute session held Monday-Friday. For information, contact Anderson Parks and Recreation at 378-6656.

Summer of Fun — June 22 - July 31, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., weekdays at Anderson River Park, Scout Hall. Free program features arts and crafts, games, physical activities, special guests and more. Afternoon sites on Mon., Tues., Wed. and Fri. at Anderson Heights Elementary and Happy Valley Community Center, 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. For full days of Summer of Fun, including 7:30-9 a.m. and 12-5:30 p.m., weekdays, for youth 6-12 years old. $55 per week. For information, contact Anderson Parks and Recreation at 378-6656.

Tennis Classes — Ongoing classes starting June 15, Mondays 8-9 a.m. Ages 15 years and over. Cost-$10.00 minimum, 2 person. Learn basic tennis skills: how to hold the racket, forehand, backhand, footwork and scoring. Tennis racket needed, some are available. Tennis balls are supplied. For more information contact Anderson Parks & Recreation, 378-6656.

Anderson Library Summer Reading Program — Every Friday, 3 p.m., at 3200 W. Center St., in Anderson. On July 10, story time program will feature an active program and creative dance with Nancy Bacciarini. Library hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For information, 365-7685.

Cottonwood Community Library Summer Story Time — Every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St., in Cottonwood. On July 15, Tollhouse Cogle Ranch brings Miniature horse Tinkerbelle to story time. For information, 347-4818.

One on One or Small Group Skate Lessons — Contact Brian Harris at skatestuff@sbcglobal.net or Anderson Parks & Recreation at 378-6656.

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 more information contact Anderson Parks and Recreation at 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

Mosquito Serenade — Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at Anderson River Park’s KC Grove, 2800 Rupert Rd. in Anderson. On July 8, Savannah Blue plays salute to southern rockers Marshall Tucker, Lynard Skynard and Allman Brothers. On July 15, Tempest plays high-energy Irish and Scottish music. Free outdoor concert series. For information, 365-6656.

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

Anderson Farmers Market — Every Thursday, 7 a.m.- 12 p.m. at Shasta District Fair parking lot, 1890 Briggs Rd. in Anderson. Produce and arts and crafts. No market on June 18 due to fair. For information, 357-4314.

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

Exercise/Outdoors

Public Swim — Opens June 15, weekdays 1:30-5 p.m. at Anderson High School Pool, 1471 Ferry St. in Anderson. $1.50 per person. All summer family pass available for $70; individual pass for $25. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. 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. Aerobics followed by Strength Training class. For information, 378-6656.

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.

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 Players Pizza, 2305 Balls Ferry Rd. 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.

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. For information, 365-3254.

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 — Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm, 4th grade through high school. Learn warm ups, steps & techniques, and finished routine. $20 monthly. For information, 378-6656.

Introduction to dance — On-going class begins March 2, 6:30-7:15 p.m. at Anderson Community Center, 1887 Howard St. No partner necessary. $10 per class, or $40 for 5 classes. Discounts available to take rboth Introduction to Dance and Night Club Two Step. Student discount available. For information, 514-5269.

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