Community Events: April 1, 2009

Special Events

<B>Vaisakhi Festival </B>- April 11, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m, at Sikh Centre, 5400 Sikh Centre Drive off Corner Way south of Anderson. Open to all: experience Punjabi food, history, cultural displays. Free. For information, 921-4185.

<B>Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None" - </B>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.

<B>Family Fun Fest and Kids Fishing Day - </B>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.

<B>Hot-Orama - </B>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.

Kid Stuff

<B>Anderson Library Story Time </B>- Every Thursday, 3:30-4:30 p.m., at 3200 W. Center St., in Anderson. Bunny stories, stickers and crafts. 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 April 8, storytime features book "Little Cloud," which describes what a child sees when looking at a cloud. Paul Fisher plays guitar and sings. For information, 347-4818.

<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 information, 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>49 Club </B>- Live music Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. On Friday, April 3, Loungewater Incident featuring Wade Craver and Tyler Mansfield. $5 cover charge. Two drink/beverage minimum. Located at 4959 E. Center St. For information, 365-4999.

<B>Country Music Jam</B> - 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.

<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>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

<B>Finding Your Way - Navigating with GPS </B>- April 4, 10 a.m. at Horsetown Clear Creek Preserve, meet at HCCP parking area 7 miles west of Hwy. 273, just west of Clear Creek bridge. See how Global Positioning Service works from a GPS consultant and teacher. Bring walking shoes and water. 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 - 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

Anderson Parks Committee - March 26, 6 p.m. at Anderson City Hall community room, 1887 Howard St. 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. On March 25, Ken Waranius of Redding Compost Tea discusses benefits of worms, insects, and composting. 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>Amateur Radio Club of Anderson </B>- Meets second Thursday every month at 7 p.m. at 3644 Avech Parkway. For information, 244-6456.

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

<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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