Community Events: Feb. 3, 2010

Special Events

<B>TOPS Open House - </B>Feb. 4, 9-11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 3320 Brush St. in Cottonwood. Meeting to invite women to join weight loss club TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). For information, 347-3891.

<B>Free Youth Dental Care - </B>Feb. 5, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Anderson Family Health Center, 2801 Silver St. in Anderson, and also at Shasta College Dental Hygiene, 1400 Market St., 1st floor, in Redding. Shasta Community Health Center provides free dental care to uninsured, low income children ages 1 to 18. No appointment necessary, first come first serve. For information, 365-3147 ex. 1204.

<B>Blood Drive </B>- Feb. 7, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Parish, 3141 St. Stephans Dr. in Anderson. To give blood, you must be in generally good health, free from cold symptoms for at least 48 hours; be at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent); and weigh at least 110 pounds. Prospective donors must bring a photo ID. For information, 378-8075.

<B>Pajama Drive - </B>Through Feb. 12 benefiting children served by Anderson-Cottonwood Community Assistance. Drop off new pajamas for babies, children, or older youth at Anderson Chamber of Commerce, 2375 North St., or at the ACCA office, 2979 E. Center St. on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, 604-3116 or 365-4220.

<B>Evening of Jazz and Dessert </B>- Feb. 18, 6 p.m. at North Cottonwood, 19920 Gas Point Rd., Cottonwood. Local musicians gather to perform jazz standards. Proceeds to benefit Cottonwood music departments at North and West Cottonwood schools. Before Feb. 15, tickets are $7 each or two for $12, afterwards, tickets cost $8 each. For information, 347-1698.

<B>All About Women </B>- Feb. 27, 10 a.m. -4 p.m. at Shasta District Fair grounds, 1890 Briggs Rd. in Anderson. The health, home and hobbies fair includes information about exercise, massage, nutrition, gardening, decorating and cosmetics. Free. For information, 244-5919.

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

Youth Activities

<B>Band Night</B> - Feb. 19, 6-9 p.m. at Anderson Teen Center, 2889 W. Center St. in Anderson. Bands: Mariah Wester and Faded Mustache. Open to youth grades 7-12 only. Free. Identification required. For information, 365-9021.

<B>March Madness </B>- Sign-ups: Feb. 16-17, 5-7 p.m. at Cottonwood Community Center, 20595 Gas Point Rd. Boys and girls in grades 4-7 may join the 5-week basketball program. $30 fee includes T-shirt. Practices begin Feb. 24 at West Cottonwood Jr. High School, 20512 W. First St. in Cottonwood. For information, 347-1230.

<B>Tumbling </B>- Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m. for ages 4-7 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.

<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 Story Time </B>- Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., at 3200 W. Center St., in Anderson. On Feb. 4, story time features West Valley High School football players with coach Greg Grandell to present a Super Bowl storytime. 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 Feb. 10, story time theme is firemen, with a volunteer fireman to visit the children. 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 more information contact Anderson Parks and Recreation at 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>Free Live Music </B>- 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.

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

<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.

<B>Community Breakfast </B>- 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

<B>Low Impact Aerobics </B>- 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.

<B>Strength Training</B> - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:45-10:30 a.m. at the Anderson Community Center, 1887 Howard St. $2 donation. All ages.

<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>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

<B>Cottonwood Creek Watershed Group </B>- 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.

<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. 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 Players Pizza, 2305 Balls Ferry Rd. 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, 347-4818.

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

<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

<B>Night Club Two Step</B> - 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.

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

<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.

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Exhibits

<B>Anderson Historical Society and Museum </B>- 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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