Community Events: July 1, 2009

Special Events

<B>Anderson Explodes! - </B>July 3, at Shasta District Fair grounds, 1890 Briggs Rd. Gates open at 4 p.m. Fireworks start at 10 p.m. Free events include Mosquito Serenade featuring Christian rock band WeR! at 7 p.m. Auto racing at 4 p.m., admission required; FFA barbecue, $10; other free activities include face painting and kid's games. Fireworks simulcast on Q97. No ice chests or coolers allowed. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. For information, 365-8095.

<B>Mosquito Serenade - </B>No concert Wednesday July 1, music continues July 3, 7 p.m., with WeR!, a Christian rock band at Shasta District Fair grounds, 1890 Briggs St. On July 8, Savannah Blue plays salute to southern rockers Marshall Tucker, Lynard Skynard and Allman Brothers at Anderson River Park's KC Grove, 2800 Rupert Rd. in Anderson. Free outdoor concert series. For information, 365-6656.

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Youth Activities

<B>Learn to Swim - </B>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.

<B>Summer of Fun</B> - 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.

<B>Tennis Classes</B> - 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.

<B>Anderson Library Summer Reading Program </B>- Every Friday, 3 p.m., at 3200 W. Center St., in Anderson. On July 3, children's author Linda Boyden reads stories. Library hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For information, 365-7685.

<B>Cottonwood Community Library Summer Story Time </B>- Every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St., in Cottonwood. On July 8, Reah Johns brings chickens to story time. For information, 347-4818.

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

<B>Kung Fu</B> - 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.

<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.

<B>Play Adventures </B>- 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

<B>Mosquito Serenade - </B>No concert Wednesday July 1, music continues July 3, 7 p.m., with WeR!, a Christian rock band at Shasta District Fair grounds, 1890 Briggs St. at Anderson River Park's KC Grove, 2800 Rupert Rd. in Anderson. Free outdoor concert series. No concert Wednesday July 1, music continues July 3 with WeR1, a Christian rock band. For information, 365-6656.

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

<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>Anderson Farmers Market - </B>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.

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

<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>Daily Senior Lunches</B> - Daily, 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. $3 donation. RSVP before 9 a.m. each day. For information, 365-7061.

<B>Community Breakfast </B>- First Sunday of every month, 8-11 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.

Exercise/Outdoors

<B>Public Swim - </B>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.

<B>Low Impact Aerobics </B>- 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.

<B>Strength Training</B> - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:45-10:30 a.m. at the Anderson Community Center, 1887 Howard St. $2 donation.

<B>Senior Strength Training </B>- Tuesdays, 9:45-10:30 a.m. at the Cottonwood Community Center, 20595 Gas Point Road. For information, 347-1230.

<B>Yoga Class </B>- 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

<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.

<B>Cottonwood Union School District </B>- District meets third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., at the school library, 20512 West First St., Cottonwood. For information, 347-3165.

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

<B>Anderson Library Monthly Book Sale</B> - 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.

<B>Alanon Meeting </B>- 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.

<B>AARP Community Presence Team </B>- 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.

<B>Dystonia Support Group </B>- Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m., at Shasta Family Chiropractic, 2976 W. Center St. in Anderson. For information, 241-0354.

Dancing

<B>Hip Hop Dance - </B>Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm, 4th grade through high school. Learn warm ups, steps & techniques, and finished routine. $20 monthly. For information, 378-6656.

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