Community Events: September 23, 2009

Special Events

Happy Valley Chili Cook-Off — Sept. 26, 5-10 p.m., 17592 Hawthorne Ave. in Happy Valley. $5 cook's entry fee. Evening includes chili, drinks and music. $5 admission benefits Happy Valley Lions Club. For information, 378-2328.

Air Show 2009 — Sept. 26-27, 11:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Air show headliners include: Blue Angels, Golden Knights, USCG Rescue Demo (Tentative), Eddie Andreini Yak 9, John Collver "War Dog" AT-6, B-25 Pacific Prowler, HellCat / Zero, Eddie Andreini Stearman, Julie Clark Chevron Mentor T-34, F-16, P-40 / F-16 Heritage Flight. Gates open at 8 a.m. Children under 5 are free. Children 6-11 are $5. All persons 12 and above are $10 pre-sale and $15 at the gate. Tickets are available at the gate or online at reddingairshow.com.

National Public Lands Day Clean Up — Sept. 26, 9 a.m. Volunteers invited to help clean up and repair damaged areas along Clear Creek. Gloves and eye protection will be provided. River float portion of the clean-up requires your own kayak, canoe, or inflatable. Workday should conclude by about 2 p.m with free BBQ to follow. Meet at the HCCP parking lot (orange pipe gate) on Clear Creek Road, about seven miles west of highway 273, just west of the Clear Creek Bridge. For more information, 241-2026.

Hawes Ranch Chili Cook-Off — Oct. 3, 2-5 p.m. at Hawes Ranch Pumpkin Patch, 21923 Dersch Rd in Anderson. $10 tickets to chili tasting benefits CASA. Cash prizes to winners. For entry rules and information, 276-7743.

Safe Haven Horse Rescue Fall Playday — Oct. 4, 9 a.m., at Bobby Jones arena in Cottonwood. Benefits Safe Haven Horse Rescue, the play day is open to horse lovers and riders. Food and drink available. All proceeds go to safe haven horse rescue. Come help horses and have fun on Sunday, Call 347-4941.

Melissa on the Roof — 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.

Mental Illness Awareness Week — 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.

Koi (fish) Auction — 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.

Guns ‘n' Hoses Flag Football — 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.

Hawes Farms Agri-tainment — 2009 season opens Sept. 26 at 21923 Dersch Rd in Anderson. $10-$15 entry. Corn Maze, Pig Races, Pizza Farm, Animal Barnyard, Little Bug Land (Kiddies Play Area), Duck Races, Hay Pyramid, Hay Bale Mini Maze, Tower Goat Walk, Pumpkin Patch. Opening Oct. 3 will be the Halloween attractions: Dread Shed, Buried Alive and Scream Acres. For ticket information, hawesfarms.com or 365-8488.

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

Youth Activities

3rd Annual North State Skate Series — Sept. 26 at Red Bluff Skateboard Park, and 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.

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.

Anderson Library Summer Reading Program — Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., at 3200 W. Center St., in Anderson. On Sept. 24, story time features a garden party with stories, "Five Tomatoes" and "The Surprise Garden." Come pick vegetables to take home. Library hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For information, 365-7685.

Cottonwood Community Library Summer Story Time — Every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St., in Cottonwood. On Sept. 30, story time features book "The Little Red Hen" and "Chicken Little." Reah Johns brings in chickens. Songs with Paul Fisher. For information, 347-4818.

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

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 more information contact Anderson Parks and Recreation at 378-6656.

Hip Hop Dance — Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m. for ages 6-11. 6-7 p.m. for ages 12 and up. $20 monthly. 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.

Music

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

Anderson Farmers Market — Every Thursday, 7 a.m.- 12 p.m. at Shasta District Fair parking lot, 1890 Briggs Rd. in Anderson. Produce and arts and crafts. For information, 357-4314.

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.

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

Community Breakfast — 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

Tennis Classes — Ongoing classes, 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.

Low Impact Aerobics — Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-9:45 a.m. at the Anderson Community Center, 1887 Howard St. $2 donation includes following strength training class. All ages. Aerobics followed by Strength Training class. 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. All ages.

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

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

Cottonwood Creek Watershed Group — Board meets second Tuesday of every month at 5:30 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. For information, 241-0354.

Clubs

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.

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, 347-4818.

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 3:45 p.m. 3210 W. Center St., Anderson. 13 games with $200 payouts; 2 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. For information, 365-3254.

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 — Mondays, 6:30-7:15 p.m. On-going class at Anderson Community Center, 1887 Howard St. No partner necessary. $10 per class, or $40 for 5 classes. Discounts available to take both Introduction to Dance and Night Club Two Step. Student discount available. For information, 514-5269.

Night Club Two Step — On-going class, 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. Ongoing class $10 per class or $40/5 classes. 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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