Storytimes introduce literacy and help foster a love of books and reading. All storytimes listed below are free, and many include songs, crafts, and special guests. BUTTE COUNTY Monday Chico Public Library: Bilingual Story Garden. Ages 0-5. 10am year-round. 1108 Sherman Ave. 530-891-2762 Tuesday Chico Public Library: Preschool Storytime. Ages 3-5. Two sessions: 10am and 11am, year round. 1108 Sherman …
Early Childhood Literacy Enrichment and Libraries
Family/Community Resource Centers often offer literacy kits on loan as well as free books for children ages 0-5. Butte County Reading Heros: Oroville Library. Children of all ages are invited to come read with a trained volunteer to share the joy of reading. Volunteers read one-on-one with children, and children can earn [rizes too. Call for information. 1820 Mitchell Ave. …
How to Connect With Your Children
It’s ironic. In an age where connecting with each other is simpler than ever (think Facebook, tweets, cell phones, and Skype), hectic schedules for children and parents mean it’s easier than ever to become disconnected from each other. In the thought-provoking book, The We Generation: Raising Socially Responsible Kids, author, clinician, and research professor Michael Ungar discusses the great need for …
Kicking the Smoking Habit
Whether you’re a teen smoker or a lifetime pack-a-day smoker, quitting can be tough. But the more you learn about your options and prepare for quitting, the easier the process will be. With the right game plan tailored to your needs, you can break the addiction, manage your cravings, and join the millions of people who have kicked the habit …
The Dangers of Second Hand Smoke
Millions of children are breathing in secondhand smoke in their own homes. Secondhand smoke can be especially harmful to your children’s health because their lungs still are developing. If you smoke around your children or they are exposed to secondhand smoke in other places, they may be in more danger than you realize. Children whose parents smoke only outside are …
Museums and Exhibits in the Redding Area
Second Saturdays at Siskiyou Arts Museum: 5pm second Saturday of the month at the Siskiyou Arts Museum, 5824 Dunsmuir Ave, Dunsmuir. Features different artists each month. Other possibilities include live music. Call 234-4711. www.siskiyouartsmuseum.org Mount Shasta Fourth Friday Art Walk: 4-8pm every fourth Friday in downtown Mount Shasta. Hosted by Mount Shasta’s art galleries. Maps are available at galleries. Call …
Dance Activities and Classes in the Redding Area, on-going
Shasta Scottish Country dancers: 6:30 pm Thursdays at the Millville Grange Hall, 22037 Old Highway 44, Palo Cedro. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Beginners, call 244-4183 or 347-0825 Hula classes for children: 4 to 5pm Thursdays at the Churn Creek Mobile Home park clubhouse, 1340 Alrose Lane, Redding. Cost is free. Donations accepted. Call 223-5398 Hula classes for adults: 5-7pm …
On-going Fun Things to do in the Redding Area
Shasta County Historical Society Tours, Walks: Meet September to May; call or check online for times and dates. Call 243-3720 or go to www.shastahistorical.org The Redding Railroad Reservation Historical Tour meets at the Amtrak Station, 1620 Yuba St, Redding. This is an easy walk on mostly flat ground. Old Redding Commercial Area Historical Walk meets at the Cascade Theatre, 1731 …
Kid Stuff around Redding Year Round
Anderson Library Story Time and Reading Program: 3:30 pm every Thursday at the Anderson Library, 3200 Center St. Anderson. Features different themes each week or month. Call 365-7685 R.E.A.D. Prescription Dogs Program: 1 pm to 3 pm the third Saturday of each month at the Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. Redding. Cost is free. Call 245-7253 Cottonwood Community Library Preschool …
Parents and Preschool Emergency Plans
Even Bob Hope had an emergency plan: “I keep an earthquake emergency kit in my house,” he once said. “It’s filled with water, food, and a half a dozen writers.” According to a new poll, a lot of parents (35 percent) have no idea what their child’s day care or preschool emergency plan entails — or if they even have …