Community Events: May 13, 2009 : Anderson Valley Post

Special Events

Happy Valley Strawberry Festival — May 23, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. at Happy Valley Elementary School at 17480 Palm Ave. in Happy Valley. Festival has strawberry shortcake, tri-tip, music and vendors. Pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. For information, 357-5449.

55th Annual Pioneer Luncheon — June 12, 9:30 a.m. registration. Lunch at noon. Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs Rd. Soroptimist international of Redding to hold lunch for any residents of Shasta County, 65 or older, who have lived in the county for at least 50 years. Entertainment and prizes. For information, 547-3676.

Anderson High School Centennial Golf Tournament — June 13, 1 p.m. at Gold Hills Golf Course, 1950 E. Gold Hills Dr. in Redding. Fundraiser for AUHS: $100 fee includes golf cart, hot dog lunch, 4-man teams and a scramble format. Awards at tri-tip dinner following tournament. For information, 275-3053.

2009 Shasta District Fair — June 17-21 at Shasta District Fair grounds, 1890 Briggs St. Carnival rides, games, music, arts and crafts, livestock, and food. For information and advance tickets, 378-6789.

Memorial Day events

Northern California Veterans Cemetery — May 25, 4th annual Memorial Day observance at 6 p.m., at NCVC in Igo. Speakers soon to be announced. For information, 396-2516.

Redding Memorial Park — May 25, 76th Annual Memorial Day Tribute at 12:00 p.m., 1201 Continental St., Redding. Includes skydiver, jet flyover, veterans honors, musical salutes, and much more to honor veterans. Free admission. For information, 241-1626

Lawncrest Memorial Park — May 25, Annual Memorial Day Tribute at 10 a.m. 1522 E. Cypress Ave. in Redding. Includes veterans honors, musical salutes, and much more to honor veterans of the past and present. Free admission. For information, 222-1587.

Youth Activities

West Valley physicals — May 30, 11th-12th grades, 8-10 a.m; 9th-10th grades, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Held at West Valley High School cafeteria. Includes a $15 physical and $15 ASB sticker. The physical will cover all sports including cross country, golf, tennis, basketball, track and field, baseball, soccer, volleyball, cheerleading, softball, wrestling, football and swimming. For more information, 347-7171.

Anderson Library Story Time — Every Thursday, 3:30-4:30 p.m., at 3200 W. Center St., in Anderson. Library hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For information, 365-7685.

Cottonwood Library Preschool Story Time — Every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St., in Cottonwood. On May 20, story time features "The Flag We Love," and a celebration of the American flag. Paul Fisher plays guitar and sings. For information, 347-4818.

Todd Franklin Basketball Camps — Basketball camp for young boys and girls at Liberty Christian High School, 3782 Churn Creek Rd. Session 1: June 8-12, grades 3-9; Session 2: June 15-19, grades 1-6; Session 3: June 22-26, grades 3-9. All sessions Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $150 fee. Ask about early registration discounts. For more information, 222-2423.

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 information, 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

49 Club — Live music Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. $5 cover charge. May 15th, 8-10 p.m., jazz duo Allison Scull and Victor Martin combine the guitar work of a singer-songwriter with jazz saxophone. Two drink/beverage minimum. Located at 4959 E. Center St. For information, 365-4999.

Mark Chestnutt — June 19, 8:45 p.m. Live in concert at Shasta District Fair, 1890 Briggs St. in Anderson. $15 Dress Circle seating, $7 general admission, $5 seniors and children.For information, 378-6789.

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

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.

Community Breakfast — 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

Native Plant Identification and uses — May 16, 10 a.m. at yellow steel gate on south side of Clear Creek Road, 6 miles west of Hwy 273. National Park Service geologist hosts a 2-mile walk discussing area volcanology and geology. Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve walk. Free. 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.

Play Adventures — 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.

Low Impact Aerobics — 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.

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

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

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

Yoga Class — 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

Happy Valley Community Park Committee — 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.

Cottonwood Creek Watershed Group — 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.

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

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

Anderson Library Monthly Book Sale — 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.

Alanon Meeting — 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.

AARP Community Presence Team — 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.

Dystonia Support Group — 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.

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

Clubs

Horse Show — May 16, 7:30 signup, 8:30 ride at Palo Cedro Riders Arena on Millville Plains Rd. Several classes in both English and Western style divisions. Show benefits care packages sent to U.S. troops in Afganistan. For information, 365-7759.

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.

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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.

Cottonwood 4-H — 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.

Cottonwood Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) — 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.

Scrabble at Cottonwood Library — 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.

Golden Acres 4-H — 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.

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

Native Daughters of the Golden West, Camellia Parlor #41 — 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.

Learn to Knit on Circle Looms — 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.

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

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

The Skogen Lodge — 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.

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

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.

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

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.

Polynesian Dance Class — Sundays, at 1 p.m. Teaching all types of Polynesian dances. Meets in Anderson and Redding. Free. Call for directions, 378-2900.

South Shasta Seniors Dancing — 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.

Country Western Dance — 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.

Hawaiian Dance Classes — 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.

Just Dance Dance Club — 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.

Prairie Squares Dance Club — 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

Anderson Historical Society and Museum — 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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