Contests
Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Contest; National. Ages 13 & up: enter your unpublished or self-published novel of 50K-150K words; 2 categories: Young Adult Fiction & General Fiction. Grand prize ARV $15K & includes a publishing contract with Penguin USA & Amazon.com distribution. Submit by Feb 5. View other prizes, rules & details at www.tinyurl.com/abnacontest.
Shasta County High School Juried Art Competition; Redding. 22nd annual art competition open to all Shasta County High School students. Submit up to two original works on 2/28 & 2/29. Exhibit runs 3/9-4/14; awards reception 3/10. Info available at Old City Hall Gallery, 1313 Market St. (530)241-7320.
Teen Music Essay Contest; Upper CA. Teens 13-17 are invited to submit a 300-word essay about the benefits of playing a musical instrument. The winning essay will be published in North State Parent’s next teen issue, and the author will receive a $400 gift certificate from the Music Connection in Chico. Submit by 2/28. See page 12 for submission info.
Wee Read Challenge; Redding. In this reading challenge for young ones and their parents, participants complete Wee Read gameboards by attending 10 library storytimes & reading 10 books at home. For each completed gameboard, players choose a book to keep. Ages 6mos-6yrs. Mon, Tues & Fri, 10:30am. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7253.
Special Events
Customized Youth Group Activities; Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Youth groups, schools & homeschoolers are invited to schedule ranger-led group activities: hikes, gold panning, storytime & other educational-related activities. All age groups; min 15/max 30 people. $5 per vehicle Day Use fee. Info/Reg: (530)242-3451.
Fiddlegrams; Redding & Red Bluff. CSOTFA-District 6 Fiddlegrams will serenade your loved one with sweet fiddle music performed by Old Time Fiddlers…a song, a rose & a card is only $40 You can order a Fiddlegram to be delivered to your Valentine on February 14th. Available in the greater Redding area & Red Bluff. 8am-8pm. (530)241-6265.
Siskiyou Skate Rink Survey; All counties. The Siskiyou Ice rink in Mt. Shasta has been closed for the current season due to increased operational costs. Friends of the Rink, a non-profit community group, is working on solutions for making the rink a financially sustainable operation, and is seeking public input about the rink’s value as a community resource and recreational facility for families, individuals, schools and groups. Please give your input though the survey at www.siskiyourink.org.
Youth Groups & leagues Registration
Challengers Little League; Shasta Lake City. Registration open for youth ages 5-18 who have intellectual &/or physical challenges to playing baseball. Reg thru 2/20. League runs March-May. Free, pre-reg by phone. Bizz Johnson Little League Fields, 13807 Sacramento St. (530)547-4633.
Children’s Choir of Chico Welcomes New Singers; Chico. New singers grades K-12 & adult women are welcome to attend rehearsals & join the choirs. Mon & Tues afternoon rehearsals. Monthly tuition. Call or visit the CCC website for info. First Christian Church, 295 E. Washington Ave. (530)342-2775.
Jr. Panthers Youth Football & Cheer Sign-ups; Redding. Open to all youth ages 6-14. See the 18th for registration event info.
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. Guest curators Kenwa Kravitz & Michelle Radcliff Garcia offer a behind-the-scenes peek at traditional Wintu culture from ancient techniques to modern materials. Explore traditional acorn staple foods & more. Thru 04/15. W-Sat., 9am-4pm & Sun, 10am-4pm. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
“Black & White in Black & White” Exhibit; Chico. Take a trip through time at this one-of-a-kind special art exhibit featuring large-scale photographs of African American citizens in Lincoln, Nebraska, taken from circa 1910-25 glass negatives. Photos are being displayed publicly in a gallery setting for the first time. M-F, 8am-5pm, thru 2/24.The Humanities Center Gallery, CSU, Chico. (530)898-5351.
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 09/09. W-Sat., 9am-4pm & Sun, 10am-4pm. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
Celebration of Clay; Redding. View works of pottery, ceramic sculptures & jewelry created by local ceramic artists from Shasta, Tehama & Trinity Counties. All ages. M-F, 10am-5pm, Thru 2/18. Free. Shasta County Arts Council, Old City Hall, 1313 Market St. (530)241-7320.
Famous Artist Portfolio Art Show: An Artist I Am, I Am; Redding. Showcases the art of K-8th grade students from Shasta County schools participating in the Famous Artist Portfolio Program. Student’s works were inspired by artists featured in 70 themed portfolios, such as Fantasy & Imagination, & Patterns Around Us. Thru 04/15. W-Sat., 9am-4pm & Sun, 10am-4pm. 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 a unique worldwide industry that’s art, craft, science & sport. Learn its history & technology, from bamboo to graphite, horsehair to nylon, barbed hooks to “catch & release.” Thru 04/15. W-Sat., 9am-4pm & Sun, 10am-4pm. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
Selections from the Collection: Mabel Moores Frisbie; Redding. See works of Mabel Moores Frisbie, child of pioneers & member of Shasta High School’s 1st graduating class. Her art records historic buildings & landscapes in our region. Thru 04/15. W-Sat., 9am-4pm & Sun, 10am-4pm. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
The Art of Dr. Seuss: A Retrospective; Redding. From familiar characters from his 44 children’s books, to early ad campaigns, to his secret life as a surrealist, 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. W-Sat., 9am-4pm & Sun, 10am-4pm. Free w/Park admission, $10-$14. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
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 your 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. W-Sat, 9:30-11:45am & 1-4pm & Sun 10-11:45am & 1-4pm. 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.
