Community Events: April 28, 2010

Special Events

Cottonwood and Anderson Valley Garden Clubs Flower Show — May 1, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Cottonwood Community Center, 20595 Gas Point Rd. in Cottonwood. Entries received from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. The public is invited to enter their flowers. For information, 347-1281.

Shasta Dragonwood Celtic Renaissance Faire — May 1-2, at Anderson River Park, May 1-2. Event celebrates the spirit of the spirit of the Celtic Nations with jousting, music, Highland games, a renaissance village, one-of-a-kind wares for sale, ethnic food and drink, whiskey tasting and a host of cultural exhibits and merchandise native to Scotland and the Celtic fringe. Those making canned food donations will get $2 off the entry fee. General admission is $13; seniors 65 and older and kids 7-12, $8; with kids under 7 admitted free. For more information, go online to www.shastafaire.com.

Old West Dinner Show — May 6-8, seating begins at 6 p.m., dinner served at 6:30 p.m. at Crosscurrent Youth Center, East St. in Anderson. AUHS Performing Arts Dept. presents "The Paper Bag Bandit Rides Again or ... Behind the Cheap Mask." Tickets for dinner and show cost $18 in advance, $25 at the door if available. For ticket information, 365-2741 ext. 1671.

Cottonwood Creek Farmers Market — May 7, 3-7 p.m. at 3645 Main St. in Cottonwood. Farmers market and artisan fair held every Friday through October. For information, 347-6637.

2010 Dog-A-Thon — Mary 8, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Haven Humane Society, 7449 Eastside Road. $35 entry fee includes logo T-shirt and barbecue lunch. Microchip a pet for $10. Dog agility and training demonstrations. Merhandise booths. Registration forms at www.havenhumane.net or call 241-5262.

Happy Valley Pride Day Candidate Night — May 13, 7 p.m., Happy Valley Community Center, 5400 Happy Valley Road. Meet with candidates running in June 8 election. For information, 357-2416.

Anderson Chamber of Commerce Business Expo — May 19, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m, in Lassen Hall at Shasta District Fair grounds, 1890 Briggs St. Beginning with the chamber’s weekly "Greeters" meeting, the business expo will provide a variety of business-related lectures. No-host bar mixer will follow the expo at 5 p.m. outside Lassen Hall. Booth space at the event, sized ten-feet square, cost $100. Two spaces may be purchased by the same company for $150. For information, 365-8095.

Cottonwood Community Library Golf Tournament — May 22 at Wilcox Oaks Golf Club. Check in begins at 11:30 a.m., shotgun start at 1 p.m. Format: 4 person scramble. Event includes barbecue and awards. Proceeds benefit library. Hole sponsor fee $100, team sponsor fee $400. Entry fees must be received by May 10. For information, 347-9178.

Memorial Day Events

Annual Memorial Day Tribute — May 31, 10 a.m. at Lawncrest Memorial Park, 1522 E. Cypress Ave. in Redding. Includes veterans honors, musical salutes, pow/mia missing soldier’s table, flag folding ceremony, Navy 2 bell ceremony, precision drill team, and more to honor veterans. Free admission. For information, 222-1587. At 12 p.m. at 1201 Continental St., Redding. Event includes: a skydiver, a jet flyover, veterans honors, musical salutes, POW/MIA missing soldier’s table, flag folding ceremony, Navy 2 bell ceremony, precision drill team. Free admission. For information, 241-1626

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

Youth Activities

Anderson Library Story Time — Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., at 3200 W. Center St., in Anderson. On April 29, a Cinco de Mayo celebration with AUHS spanish club presenting a $75 donation. Story time includes 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.

Cottonwood Community Library Story Time — Every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St., in Cottonwood. On May 5, story time features stories about the country, including "Night in the Country." Paul Fisher will provide guitar music and singing. For information, 347-4818.

Tumbling — Tuesdays, 5:30-6:15 p.m. for ages 4-8 at the Anderson City Hall Community Center. $20 monthly. Class is designed for children to help develop flexibility, coordination, balance and strength through tumbling exercises. 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.

Kids Kung Fu — Thursdays at 5:30-6:15 p.m. for ages 4-8; 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.

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

Free Live Music — Friday nights, doors open 7 p.m. at The Way, 2991 E. Center St., Anderson. The Way is a non-denominational church focused on teens. For information, call 440-0105.

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-mic for vocalists, musicians. Prizes, refreshments. For information, 396-2866.

Food Stuff

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, biscuits, juice and coffee. $5 for adults, $3 for children under 12. For information, 347-6271.

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

Spring picnic with the Back 40 String Band — April 18, 11 a.m. Join the local Back 40 String Band at the Preserve. Bring a brown bag lunch if you would like and enjoy the music along with the fresh air and natural beauty of the Preserve. Informal walks along the creek or around the Preserve with friends are optional. This event is meant to be a time for relaxing. Bring a lawn chair if possible; our seating is limited. Event meets at the HCCP parking lot on Clear Creek Road, 7 miles west of Highway 273, just west of the Clear Creek Bridge at the orange gate. For information, call 241-2026.

Core Dynamics Class — 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 29 at Cottonwood Community Center, 20595 Gas Point Road. Preregistration is required and a donation to the community center is requested. At the exercise class, wear exercise clothes and bring a towel and water bottle. For information, 941-5060.

Extreme Kung Fu — Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-6:30 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. Anderson Community Center, 1887 Howard St., Anderson. Ongoing program teaches students basic Kung Fu, gymnastic tricks, choreograph fights and presentation techniques. $50 monthly. For information, 378-6656.

Kung Fu San Soo — Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-6:30 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. Anderson Community Center, 1887 Howard St., Anderson. Adult program teaches full range of techniques. No physical contact during class. 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 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 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 Community Library Readers Club — Held on third Tuesday each month at 4 p.m. at Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St., in Cottonwood. On March 10, Eric Carle features his children’s books. Contact the library to find out the title of the book of the month. For information, 347-4818.

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.

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

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.

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. 3210 W. Center St., Anderson. Table bingo starts 3:45 p.m. Regular bingo starts at 6 p.m., 15 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

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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