Special Events
Citrus Elementary School is searching for 75 years of alumni & staff for an upcoming May 10th anniversary celebration. If that’s you, call (530)342-8744.
National Parks Free Entrance Days; Nation-wide. During National Park Week, April 21-29, all 397 of our national parks offer free admission, all week long. Visit the National Park Service website for info: www.nps.gov/npweek.
Nor Cal Scout Shop Grand Opening; Chico. Visit the new Nor Cal Scout Shop featuring scouting equipment-you don’t need to be a scout to enjoy. All April sales support Boy Scouts of America. 10:30am-7pm. Free. Nor Cal Scout Shop, 1311 Mangrove Ave. (530)895-0638.
Community Project: Raising The Barn; Chico. Community members & CSU, Chico students & faculty are helping build a 3-story, 2500 Sq Ft barn to be used as a visitor center at the The Patrick Ranch Museum. Visitors are welcome to see the barn as it is being built. Weekends 4/7-29. 10381 Midway. (530)342-4359.
Ranger-Led Group Activities; Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Schools, homeschoolers & youth groups are offered customized ranger-led group activities: hikes, gold panning, storytime & other educational-related activities. All ages. Call to schedule for your group of 15-30. $5 per vehicle (day use fee). Info/Reg: (530)242-3451.
Wee Read Challenge; Redding. Children & their parents complete Wee Read gameboards by attending 10 library storytimes & reading 10 books at home. For each completed gameboard, players may choose a book to keep. Ages 6mos-6yrs. Storytimes M/Tu/F, 10:30am. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253.
Leagues & groups Registration
Youth Instructional Bowling League; Redding. Open enrollment–come have fun! Ages 7 & up, Weds, 3:30pm. $5.50/2 games, shoes included. Shasta Lanes, 11093 Black Marble Way. (530)244-5773.
Exhibits
Ba Wira (Ba-We-da): Come Eat!; Redding. A behind-the-scenes peek at traditional Wintu culture from ancient techniques to modern materials. Thru 4/15. M-Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun, 10am-5pm. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
Brain Teasers 2; Redding. Challenge your mind & solve 20 mind-bending puzzles in this fun interactive exhibition that’s great for the whole family. Thru 9/09. M-Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun, 10am-5pm. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
“Celebrate Children & Families” Benefit Exhibit; Chico. Multi-media art exhibit, includes artwork by children. Reception & raffle (see the 13th); silent auction thru 4/15. Benefits Child Abuse Prevention Council of Butte County. All ages. 4/13: 7-9pm; 4/14-15: 10am-5pm. Free. Chico Art Center, 450 Orange St. (530)519-4248.
eARTh Day Exhibition; Mt. Shasta. Features art crafted from recycled materials. See the 13th for Artists Reception info. Exhibit runs 4/10-5/7, M-F, 10am-5pm & Sat 11am-5pm. Free. Siskiyou Arts Council Gallery & Cultural Center, 418 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-1294.
Famous Artist Portfolio Art Show: An Artist I Am, I Am; Redding. See K-8th grade Shasta County student art inspired by artists featured in 70 themed artist portfolios. Thru 4/15. M-Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun, 10am-5pm. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
Fly Fishing: The Art Of Deception; Redding. Fly-fishing is art, craft, science & sport. Learn its history & technology, from bamboo to graphite, horsehair to nylon, barbed hooks to “catch & release.” Thru 4/15. M-Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun, 10am-5pm. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
“Lenticulars-The Spectacular Clouds of Mount Shasta; Mt. Shasta. New exhibit explains the science behind lenticular cloud formations, & the legends surrounding the clouds. Includes children’s art and community photo display. 10am-4pm, Fri-Sun, 4/7-5/27; after 5/28 open daily. $1 entry. Sisson Museum, 1 N. Old Stage Rd. (530)926-5508.
Noise!; Chico. Investigate the science of sound, music & hearing. Hands-on activities include: create a science-fiction soundtrack, play a PVC-tube pipe organ, check out a scream chamber, & much more. All ages. W-Sun,12-5pm, thru 4/25. $3-$5, ages 2 & under free. Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade. (530) 898-4121.
Selections From The Collection: Mabel Moores Frisbie; Redding. Mabel Moores Frisbie is a child of pioneers & member of Shasta High School’s 1st graduating class. Her art records historic buildings & landscapes in our region. Thru 4/15. M-Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun, 10am-5pm. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
Shasta County High School Juried Art Exhibit; Redding. See the creative works of Shasta County High School students. Thru 4/14, T-F 11am-5pm, Sat 11-3pm. Old City Hall Gallery, 1313 Market St. (530)241-7320.
The Art of Dr. Seuss: A Retrospective; Redding. Explore the world of Theodor Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, through Geisel’s illustrations & bronze sculptures. Enjoy the reading corner & learn to make Oobleck too. Thru 04/15. M-Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun, 10am-5pm. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
The Bicycle: Life On Two Wheels; Chico. Informative & interactive exploration of the world of cycling. Children’s activities; dozens of bikes on display. If you never learned bicycle hand signals, how to fix a flat or how to pack a bike with groceries, this is your chance! Thru 7/29, W-Sun 12-4pm. $2-$3, under age 14 free. Chico Museum, 141 Salem St. (530)891-4336.
Toys: The Inside Story; Chico. What makes Jack jump out of his box? How does an Etch A Sketch® work? Explore & discover the simple mechanisms that make toys work. All ages. W-Sun, 12-5pm, thru 5/28. Adults: $5/adults, Children: $3/child (Museum members free). Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade Chico. (530)898-4121.
The Parrot Playhouse: Lories!; Redding. Feed colorful Australian lorikeets right from your hand, in an interactive aviary featuring lorikeets in every color of the rainbow. M-Sat, 9:30-11:45am & 1-5pm & Sun 10:30-11:45am & 1-5pm. Admission $1, includes one free nectar cup (plus Park admission, $10-$14). Additional nectar cups $1. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
