Community Events: October 7, 2009

Cystic Fibroses walk

The Great Strides Walk to benefit the Cystic Fibroses Foundation will be held Saturday, Oct. 17 at 9:00 am at the Shasta College track.

There is not a fee to participate in the walk. Raffle prizes will also be given out. For more information, contact Megan Kelly at 515-5268.

WVHS fundraiser

The West Valley FFA will be hosting their Fall Fundraiser on Oct. 10 at the Bry Walther Memorial Farm at West Valley High School.

Farm and shop tours will be given between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm, followed by a steak dinner at 6:00 pm and a silent auction.

The steak dinner is $20 and tickets for the event can be purchased until Oct. 8 by contacting Tom Vazquez 347-7171 ext. 2025, Ron Hardin 347-7171 ext. 2728, or Katie Reid 347-7171 ext. 2609.

My Fair Lady Tickets

Tickets for the Anderson and West Valley high school's production of My Fair Lady are set to go on sale Monday, Oct. 19. General admission is $10 or $8 for seniors (60 and older) as well as students with a valid school ID.

Tickets may be purchased at Bernie's Guitar, 3086 Bechelli Lane in Redding; NCG 1-Stop Music Shop, 2303-A Balls Ferry Road, Anderson; Anderson Union High School District Office, 1469 Ferry St. during school hours, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; and AUHS Performing Arts Center, 1471 Ferry St. Monday - Thursday 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

For more information or ticketing question, call 365-2741 ext. 1671.

Basketball sign-ups

The City of Anderson Parks & Recreation Department is taking registration for the Youth Basketball Program until Nov. 20, for those in 2nd-5th grades. Registration will continue until Dec. 11 for those in 6th-8th grades (after try-outs). This is a recreational program where youth will learn basic skills, teamwork and most important, have fun. The cost for the program is $30. For more information, please call the Parks & Recreation office at 378-6656.

Help sponsor youth boys basketball

The City of Anderson's Park and Recreation Department is seeking sponsorships for its Youth Basketball Program. This is our 9th year offering a basketball league for the youth in Anderson and the surrounding south county communities. The program continues to grow each year

Along with registration fees your sponsorship will help cover the cost of t-shirts, equipment, referees and scholarships for two youth. The referees are also youth, with the majority being from local high schools. For many this is their first job, an opportunity for work experience and a chance to learn.

A $150 sponsorship fee will not only help keep this program affordable to the youth, but shows the community that your business/organization support the youth. Your business/organization's name will be placed on the back of a team t-shirt. Please let us know by Dec. 4th in order to have t-shirts ready for league games starting in Jan.

Special Events

<B>Melissa on the Roof</B> - Oct. 8-9, 5:30 p.m. at Mary's Pizza Shack, 1901 Hwy. 273 at Shasta Outlets. Proceeds benefit CASA. Dining at Mary's Pizza Shack 5 p.m. Thursday to 8 p.m. Friday also benefits CASA.

<B>Mental Illness Awareness Week</B> - Oct. 4-10. Events range from a banquet on Oct. 7, to mental health screenings on Oct. 8, to an Ice Cream Social on Oct. 10. For more information, www.namishastacounty.org or 605-1647.

<B>19th Annual Return of the Salmon Festival</B> - Oct. 17, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Coleman Fish Hatchery. See salmon spawning operations, enjoy natural resource information and vendor booths, children's activities. Free event. Free parking and bus shuttle from Wal-Mart parking lot in Anderson. For information, 365-8622.

<B>Salmon Bake </B>- Oct. 17, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Wal-Mart Supercenter on eastside near free shuttle bus pickup for Salmon Festival at Coleman Fish Hatchery. $7 for adults, children under age 8, $5. Family price feeding 4 to 5 people, $24; family price feeding 6, $30. Sponsored by Anderson Rotary. For information, 549-3146.

<B>Plant Sale</B> - Oct. 17, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Anderson Valley Garden Club is having a plant sale at the Factory Outlets. For more information, 378-2654.

<B>Soil Improvement Seminar </B>- Oct. 17, 9:30 a.m. at Gold Leaf Nursery, 6186 Churn Creek Road. Free. Seminar topic is preventing pests and disease. To RSVP, 365-5383.

<B>Koi (fish) Auction -</B> Oct. 17, at 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at 19540 Broadhurst Rd., Cottonwood off Bowman Road. Shasta Koi & Water Garden Club members that have extra fish bring their fish to the auction location. Everyone is welcome to bid on Koi of all ages and colors. The auction has an Auctioneer knowledgeable with the various types of Koi and each bidder gets a plaque with a number on it just like in a real auction. For information and directions, please call 917-0930.

<B>Fall Harvest Celebration</B> - Oct. 23, 3-7 p.m. at 3308 Main St. Cottonwood Creek Watershed Group's last farmer's market of the year is celebrated with North Star brewery, comic magician, and scarecrow making contest. Crafters and food vendors will attend the free event. For information, 347-6637.

<B>Guns 'n' Hoses Flag Football - </B>Oct. 24, 10:30 a.m. at Big League Dreams in Redding. Attendees encouraged to wear red to support the fire fighter team or blue for the law enforcement team. Auction at 10:30 a.m., game at 11:30 a.m. $ 5 entry, $7 for barbecue lunch. Proceeds go to Shasta Women's Refuge. For information, 223-1177.

<B>Happy Valley Chili for the Chills - </B>Nov. 6, 5-8 p.m. at 5400 Happy Valley Road. Chili, corn bread, cole slaw and beverage for $5. Children's portion $3. Supports Happy Valley Citizen Volunteer Patrol. For information, 357-3829.

For a complete listing of community events, see our Web site at andersonvalleypost.com.

Youth Activities

<B>3rd Annual North State Skate Series - </B>Oct. 10 at Anderson Skateboard Park. Cost for the event is $15.00 per site or $30.00 for the series with pre-registration. Open to all skateboarders, safety gear required: helmets, knee and elbow pads. Age categories include: 11 & under, 12 to 14, 15 to 17, 18 to 29, and 30 and over. Prizes, food and music. For more information or registration forms go to www.ci.anderson.ca.us/NorthState_SkateSeries or call 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>Anderson Library Storytime </B>- Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., at 3200 W. Center St., in Anderson. On Oct. 8, celebrate National Fire Prevention Week with Anderson firefighters: They will bring a fire truck and turn on the hose. 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 Story Time </B>- Every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St., in Cottonwood. On Oct. 14, story time features a pirate theme, book "Pirates Ahoy," and seafaring boat crafts. Songs with Paul Fisher. 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> - Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m. for ages 6-11. 6-7 p.m. for ages 12 and up. $20 monthly. 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.

Music

<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>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.

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