Every year the anticipation of summer quickly gives way to confusion about how quickly it passes. This month, we have the chance to grab on to slower moments and make memories before the school bells start ringing. A few of the simple pleasures to enjoy in August include local history outings and cool dips in the water followed by relaxing evenings reading at home. Take it slow, enjoy every minute, and be refreshed and recharged when school comes around.
Explore the William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park
21659 Adobe Rd, Red Bluff
(530) 529-8599
Open Friday-Sunday, 10 am-4 pm
Ide Adobe in the park “reflects the hard work it took to maintain life away from California’s urban centers in mid-19th century. Visitors touring the visitor center and ranch buildings will be able to learn about the special skills and work activities of California pioneers, comparing them to their own lives.”
Be sure to pack a picnic to enjoy overlooking the Sacramento River in the shade of the old oaks, then stop by the visitor center to ask for a personalized homestead tour, or download the Adventure Lab app to lead you on a self-guided tour of Ide Adobe. Be sure to use the app to find a spectacular view of Mt. Lassen and see which plants are the “three sisters” in the 1850s garden.
Get a Tour of the Tehama County Museum
275 C Street, Tehama
(530) 384-2595
Open Saturdays for pre-scheduled tours. Call or email tcmuse@tehama.net.
The Tehama County Museum aims to “illuminate and present Tehama County’s past so those we serve can better understand the present and imagine the future.”
Splash Around in the Teddy Pohler Memorial Pool
Open until August 14 (tentative)
1414 Colusa St., Corning
(530) 824-7062
Open Monday-Friday, 1-5 pm, Saturdays 10 am-5 pm with evening swimming Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 pm.
Pick Up a New Book, Enjoy the Movie on the Lawn
Movie – August 20 at dusk
Tehama County Department of Education
1135 Lincoln Street, Red Bluff
Each year the SERRF Expanded Learning Program and the nonprofit organization Tehama Reads select a new book to celebrate the joy of reading together. The book is distributed free to local schools, libraries and at events. This year, Delta Kappa Gamma, Tehama Reads and SERRF purchased 1,000 copies of the annual Book in Common to support reading and help alleviate potential summer learning loss. The Movie on the Lawn is the culminating activity for the summer 2021 Book in Common, Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. This event is sponsored by Enjoy the Store and Dignity Health.
Get free copies of the book at the Movie on the Lawn, at the Tehama Reads booth during the Corning Farmers Market on Thursday evenings and in Little Free Libraries throughout Tehama County.
Sign Up For the First Five Tehama Book Club
For kids 0-5 years old
Families can sign their children up for this free book club, which delivers three book bags throughout the year. Heidi Mendenhall, Executive Director of First Five Tehama, says she looks forward to continuing the effort with the Book Club, “I love seeing all the families connect in the community and develop a love of reading that will benefit their children for life.”
Shop at a Certified Farmers Market
Washington and Pine streets, downtown Red Bluff
Wednesdays, 5-8 pm Until August 25
Market by the River, 100 Main Street, Red Bluff
Saturdays, 9 am-1 pm
Northside Park, 6th and Colusa St., Corning
Thursdays, 5-7:30 pm
Farmers markets bring all the best locally grown and produced food to one festive location, with vendors, music, children’s activities and special events. They’re a great way to support local business, visit with neighbors and friends and enjoy the beautiful weather.
Volunteer at The Sacramento River Discovery Center
1000 Sale Lane, Red Bluff
(530) 527-1196
Tuesday-Saturday 9 am-3 pm
The Center is looking for volunteers to help this wonderful place “come back to life.” The Center is the place to learn all about the native birds, plants and ecology of the Sacramento River watershed. Call Bobbie Hughes at (530) 527-1196 for ways to serve. Take time to walk or bike the miles of trails in the nearly 500 acres of the Red Bluff Recreation Area and check out recent activities and events on the Center’s Facebook page.
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