Community Events: March 4, 2009

Special Events

<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>Redding Rancheria Community Fund - </B>March 7, 6 p.m. at Win River Casino's Event Center, 2000 Redding Rancheria Road, Redding, CA. Dinner at 7 p.m. with entertainment by Keyhole Mystery Theatre and Bonar Entertainment. For information, 242-4516.

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

<B>Lean & Green Day - </B>March 25, 3-6 p.m. at Volonte Park in Anderson. Come check out the new trail improvements, exercise stations and nature areas. Great ideas for healthy eating and physical activity. Free give-aways (limited supplies). For information, 378-6656.

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

Kid Stuff

<B>Anderson Library Story Time </B>- Every Thursday, 3:30-4:30 p.m., at 3200 W. Center St., in Anderson. On March 5, New Tech drama students present the Cat in the Hat and Thing One and Thing Two charaters. 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 11, story story time focuses on St. Patrick's Day. Paul Fisher plays guitar and sings. For information, 347-4818.

<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.

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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>- Live jazz Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. On March 7, Sylvia Hill and Lou Lois perform jazz piano and vocal duet. Two drink/beverage minimum. Located at 4959 E. Center St. For information, 365-4999.

<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

54th Annual Turkey Dinner - March 7, 5-7:30 p.m. at Millville IOOF/Rebekah Hall, Hwy 44 and Silverbridge Road in Palo Cedro. Public dinner includes turkey dinner with all the trimmings for $8. Reduced pricing for children. For information, 547-3494.

<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, 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.

<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>Low Impact Aerobics </B>- 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.

<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>Body Balance</B> - Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Anderson Community Center, 1887 Howard St. $2 donation.

<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

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.

<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. Dystonia is a neurologically based movement disorder. For information, 241-0354.

<B>Kleptomaniacs and Shoplifters Anonymous (CASA) </B>- For information about meeting times and location, see www.shopliftersanonymous.com or email casa.redding.etc@gmail.com.

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.

<B>Cottonwood Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) </B>- 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.

<B>Scrabble at Cottonwood Library </B>- 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.

<B>Golden Acres 4-H </B>- 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.

<B>Happy Valley 4-H </B>- Meets every first Monday of the month. Happy Valley Primary School in cafeteria, 16300 Cloverdale Road. For information, 357-3477.

<B>Native Daughters of the Golden West, Camellia Parlor #41 </B>- 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.

<B>Learn to Knit on Circle Looms </B>- 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.

<B>Shasta Koi & Water Garden Club </B>- Meets the third Saturday of each month at a member's house. For information, 917-0930.

<B>Shasta Pony Club </B>- Meets first and third Saturdays of every month in Cottonwood. For meeting times and location, 347-5715.

<B>The Skogen Lodge </B>- 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.

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

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

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

Night Club Two Step - On-going class begins March 2, 7:15-8:30 p.m. at Anderson Community Center, 1887 Howard St. No partner necessary. Discount available for both Introduction to Dance and Night Club Two Step. For information, 514-5269.

<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. For information, 347-9472.

<B>Just Dance Dance Club </B>- 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.

<B>Prairie Squares Dance Club </B>- 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

<B>Anderson Historical Society and Museum </B>- 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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