of the WEEK YOUNG CHILD

April 6 - 13, 2019Events & Activities

Building a pathway to success for young children.

9:00 am - 1:00 pm12th Annual Big RaceChild (ages 2-9) and parent create a child’s race car at home from a cardbord box and get ready to race. Check in at 9:00 am and race (run) in age-designated heats. Family will be the pit crew - change tires (shoes); fill tank (drink water); & clean windshield (sunglasses)! The first 50 kids under 6 get a free goodie bag, trophy, and book bag!Location: K1 Softball Field, South City Park, Redding 96001Info: 530-515-8011Sponsor: Active 20-30 Club of Redding, First 5 Shasta

10:00 am - 12:00 pmRev, Rumble & RoarDo you hear it coming? Rev, Rumble, & Roar! returns to the Redding Library. Kids can climb aboard emergency, construction, and military vehicles to see what it is like behind the wheel. This event continues to grow with dozens of big vehicles filling the library parking lot. Join us for big family fun!Location: Redding Library - 1100 Parkview Ave., Redding 96001Info: 530-245-7253Sponsors: Shasta Public Libraries, First 5 Shasta

Saturday April 69:00 am - 2:00 pmFamily Fun Fest/Kids Fishing DayFREE Family Fun for All Ages! Art, games, food, music and informational booths with activities. Fishing in ponds for those under 16. Some equipment available to borrow. Fishing rain or shine. Limited activities if rain. Plus, Shasta Wildlife & Rescue Baby Bird Shower and Open House. Something for everyone at Anderson River Park.Location: Anderson River Park, KC Grove, Anderson 96007Info: 530-378-6656Sponsors: City of Anderson Parks & Recreation and Cascade Union Elementary School Dist., CA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife

12:00 pm - 3:00 pmPlant A Seed, Watch Me Grow!Join us for interactive games and activities where children learn how things grow! Have a healthy snack, get your face painted by Squishy Doodle, and visit with Redding Reptiles! Free book to children while supplies last.Location: West Redding Preschool - 3490 Placer St., Redding 96001Info: 530-243-2225 Ext. 1Sponsor: West Redding Preschool, First 5 Shasta

Sunday April 7

TALK READ SING10:00 am - 12:00 pmSuperhero Training DayJoin us for a Superhero Training Day! Make your own superhero mask and run through our superhero training obstacle course!Location: Sun Oaks Tennis & Fitness - 3452 Argyle Rd., Redding 96002Info: 530-221-4405Sponsors: Sun Oaks Tennis & Fitness, First 5 Shasta

Monday April 8

Tuesday April 9

10:30 amBabies, Books & PlayJoin us for story and play time for our youngest patrons! Location: Redding Library - 1100 Parkview Ave., Redding 96001Info: 530-245-7253Sponsors: Redding Library, Shasta Public Libraries

11:00 am - 2:00 pmFamily Fun Day @ KIXEKIXE Family Fun Day - Join us for games & activities for the entire family. Visit and take pictures with Daniel Tiger & Cookie Monster. Storytime with books and a craft. Location: Kixe Channel 9 Station Studio - 603 N. Market St., Redding 96003Info: 530-243-5493Sponsor: KIXE Channel 9, First 5 Shasta

9:00 am - 11:00 amOur Community HeroesRead and Explore event with enriching activities centered around our Community Heroes. We will make and eat a healthy snack and have the opportunity to explore fire and police vehicles, and meet with heroes from our community. Families will receive a book (while supplies last) when they have completed all of the activities. Location: Bright Futures Children Center - 1345 Liberty St., Redding 96001Info/RSVP: 530-276-0506Sponsors: Bright Futures Children Center, First 5 Shasta

10:00 am - 11:00 pmPop-up Story TimeTurtle Bay Exploration Park will be hosting a pop-up story time to encourage early literacy and learning. Join us for a story, healthy snack, and fun activities.Location: Children’s Garden - 1155 Arboretum Dr., Redding 96003Info: 530-243-8850Sponsors: Turtle Bay Exploration Park, First 5 Shasta

10:00 amSpecial Little Free Library & Story TimeVisit the Little Free Libraries at any of the Shasta Community Health Center (SCHC) locations to get a book about emotions. Books will be stocked on Monday 4/8 and free while supplies last. Stop by one of four SCHC story times on 4/9 and 4/11 to hear the featured books read. Location: Shasta Community Health Center Redding Main Clinic Pediatrics waiting area - 1035 Placer St., Redding 96001Info: 530-229-5115Sponsors: Shasta Community Health Center

10:30 amRead & Sing Story TimeJoin us for story time, crafts and songs for children of all ages.Location: Redding Library - 1100 Parkview Ave., Redding 96001Info: 530-245-7253Sponsors: Redding Library, Shasta Public Libraries

3:00 pmSpecial Little Free Library & Story TimeVisit the Little Free Libraries at any of the Shasta Community Health Center (SCHC) locations to get a book about emotions. Books will be stocked on Monday 4/8 and free while supplies last. Stop by one of four SCHC story times on 4/9 and 4/11 to hear the featured books read. Location: SCHC Shasta Lake City Clinic waiting area - 4215 Front St., Shasta Lake 96019Info: 530-229-5115Sponsors: Shasta Community Health Center

5:00 pm - 8:00 pmCCAEYC Fund Raiser & Membership DriveCome support your local Association for the Education of Young Children and learn about becoming a member! This event will have fun activities for children and a portion of the proceeds from food sales will go directly to California Cascade Association for the Education of Young Children!Location: Mt. Shasta Mall - 900 Dana Dr. Ste. A61, Redding 96001Info: 530-223-1975Sponsors: CCAEYC, Round Table Pizza - Mt. Shasta Mall

HUG PLAY GIGGLE10:00 am - 1:00 pmWelcome to the Jungle: A Family AdventureJoin us for a family adventure into literacy. The Welcome to the Jungle event will have a book-walk, coloring contest, games, the opportunity for families to win prizes, take family photos, meet community agencies and more! The first 100 families will receive a tote bag with a book. Location: In the Mt. Shasta Mall in front of JCPenney - 900 Dana Drive, Redding 96001Info: 530-242-2020Sponsors: Shasta County Child Abuse Prevention Coordinating Council, First 5 Shasta

10:00 am - 12:00 pmWIC and Nurse Family Partnership Open HouseWIC, Breastfeeding Support, & NFP will offer several activities in an open house style for families to grow their connection with one another through crafts, nutrition education, physical activity and play. Story time at 11am! Location: Downtown Redding Atrium WIC/NFP - 1670 Market St. Suite 300, Redding 96001Info: 530-225-5168Sponsors: Shasta County HHSA-WIC and NFP, First 5 Shasta

Wednesday April 10

8:00 am - 9:00 amHappy Valley Play GroupJoin us for story time, craft, singing and socializing. Occurs weekly. Location: Happy Valley Primary School, Rm. 9 - 16300 Cloverdale Rd., Anderson 96007Info/RSVP: 530-357-2131Sponsors: Happy Valley School Distirct, First 5 Shasta

9:00 am - 11:00 amBubble PaloozaThink outside the box, but inside the circle! Get inside abubble, show your moves on the bubble dance floor, makeyour own bubble wand, create a bubble art print to take homeor just POP in to play!Location: Redding First Church of the Nazarene - 2225 Bechelli Ln., Redding 96002Info: 530-223-0454Sponsors: Redding First Mothers of Pre-schoolers (MOPS)

Thursday April 11

11:00 am - 12:00 pmBurney Preschool Story TimeCome enjoy great children’s stories geared for preschoolers at the Burney Library. Stories and crafts. Toddlers to age 5. Location: Burney Library - 37038 Siskiyou St., Burney 96013Info: 530-335-4317Sponsors: Burney Library, Shasta Public Libraries

11:00 amLunch with Community HelpersA variety of community helpers and first responders meet with children, let them explore their vehicles and eat lunch. Location: Intermountain Community Center - 37477 Main St., Burney 96013Info: 530-335-4600 (or) brightfutures2004@gmail.comSponsors: Bright Futures Program, First 5 Shasta

11:30 am - 12:30 pmSpecial Story TimeJoin us for age-appropriate story time and craft activities to honor this celebration. Location: Cottonwood Community Library - 3427 Main St., Cottonwood 96022Info: 530-347-4818Sponsors: Cottonwood Community Library, First 5 Shasta

3:30 pmRead & Play Story TimeJoin us for an innovative story time focused on sensorypractices. For children of all ages, especially those with special needs.Location: Redding Library - 1100 Parkview Avenue, Redding 96001Info: 530-245-7253Sponsors: Redding Library, Shasta Public Libraries

9:00 am - 12:00 pmIt’s a Big World!Enjoy fun activities throughout Turtle Bay Exploration Park and more with community partners. Join us at 10 am for an exciting story time.Location: Turtle Bay Exploration Park - 844 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding 96001Info: 530-243-8850 Special event admission is free for children 5 & under. Each child 5 & under admits one adult free of charge. Children ages 6 & older and additional adults are half price ($6/$8). Sponsors: Turtle Bay Exploration Park, First 5 Shasta

LEARN & EXPLORE12:00 pm - 3:00 pmWhat Can You Find?Join us & explore things found in nature. Get your hands dirty playing in the dirt, plant seeds and sift through sand to find buried treasures like “bugs”, pine cones and more. Enjoy story time, play on our play yard and eat a picnic-inspired snack. Every child will leave with a book and a goody bag! Location: Youth and Family Progams - 2770 Pioneer Dr., Redding 96001Info/RSVP: 530-365-9197 (or) skemp@youthandfamily.infoSponsors: Northern California Youth and Family Programs, First 5 Shasta

3:00 pmSpecial Little Free Library & Story TimeVisit the Little Free Libraries at any of the Shasta Community Health Center (SCHC) locations to get a book about emotions. Books will be stocked on Monday 4/8 and free while supplies last. Stop by one of four SCHC story times on 4/9 and 4/11 to hear the featured books read. Location: SCHC Dental Clinic waiting area - 1400 Market St. Ste. 8103, Redding 96001Info: 530-229-5115Sponsors: Shasta Community Health Center

3:30 pmRead & Create Story TimeJoin us for a story time focusing on art themes. For children of all ages. Location: Redding Library - 1100 Parkview Avenue, Redding 96001Info: 530-245-7253Sponsors: Redding Library, Shasta Public Libraries

3:30 pmSpecial Little Free Library & Story TimeVisit the Little Free Libraries at any of the Shasta Community Health Center (SCHC) locations to get a book about emotions. Books will be stocked on Monday 4/8 and free while supplies last. Stop by one of four SCHC story times on 4/9 and 4/11 to hear the featured books read. Location: SCHC Anderson Clinic waiting area - 2965 East St., Anderson 96007Info: 530-229-5115Sponsors: Shasta Community Health Center

3:30 pm - 5:00 pmFun Down on the Farm!Anderson High FFA presents a “mini” petting zoo! Storytelling by local author Linda Boyden. Balloon creations by the Anderson Moose Clowns and face painting by Anderson Middle School students. Booths and activities outside to include Coleman Fish Hatchery, WIC, City of Anderson, Cascade School District and more!! Books, puzzles and sticker projects to take home. Location: Anderson Library - 3200 W. Center St., Anderson 96007Info: 530-365-7685Sponsors: Friends of the Anderson Library, First 5 Shasta, Anderson Rotary

3:30 pm - 6:30 pmLittle Explorers - Exploring Nature: “Neto Pom” (Wintu for Mother Earth)Listen to story telling from a tribal leader at the Wintu Cultural Museum! Participate in cultural arts & crafts, eat an Indian taco and connect with families. Earn tickets for raffle prizes. Free book to the first 100 families. Location: Wintu Cultural Museum - 4755 Shasta Dam Boulevard, Shasta Lake 96019Info: 530-605-1726Sponsors: Toyon-Wintu Center, First 5 Shasta

4:30 pm - 6:30 pmLittle Explorers - Exploring Our CommunityAttention all Little Explorers! Join us as we host an evening full of hands-on activities, musical entertainment, and fun exploration. Children and families will have the opportunity to explore our community park and enjoy booths brought to you by many local agencies. A light snack will be provided. Hope to see you there! Location: Clair Engle Park - Front St., Shasta Lake 96019Info: 530-722-9114Sponsors: Shasta Head Start, First 5 Shasta, and othercommunity agencies

Thursday April 11Cont.

Our children • Our future • Our business

11:00 am - 2:00 pm Kidical MassA fun day revolving around cycling for the kids. Balance bikes, scooters and trikes for kids to ride through an obstacle course and the bike park. Fun events with Shasta Safe Routes to School, Friends of the Redding Eagles, Tortoise Acres, Law Enforcement and others. FREE raffle of books, balance bikes, scooters and helmets. Bike giveaways to Carr Fire victims. Roadrunner Grill food truck will have breakfast and lunch available to purchase.Location: Junior Bike Park/Jump River/Caldwell Park, 3 Quartz Hill Road, Redding 96001Info: 530-355-5135Sponsors: Redding Parks and Trails Foundation, First 5 Shasta

Saturday April 13

9:00 am - 10:00 am Grasshopper Bug RunFun run for little ones - dress as your favorite bug! Create or enhance costumes on-site, enjoy obstacle run, bug-related activities and healthy snack. Crawl, hop, climb and run. See you at the Grasshopper Bug Run. First 60 get free book! Location: Caldwell Park Soccer Field - 56 Quartz Hill Road, Redding 96001Registration Required: www.reddingrecreation.org or 530-225-4095Sponsors: City of Redding - Recreation Division, First 5 Shasta

Friday April 12

10:30 amRead & Discover Story TimeJoin us for a story time focusing on science, discovery, and math. For children of all ages.Location: Redding Library - 1100 Parkview Ave., Redding 96001Info: 530-245-7253Sponsors: Redding Library, Shasta Public Libraries

9:30 am - 11:00 amSensory Exploration in the Outdoor ClassroomChildren ages 3-5 and parents explore body bubbles, oobleck/playdough/thera-putty, finger painting, Jurassic sand-sifting, mortar & pestle w/herbs & spices, forest & woodland animals discovery, bugs & gardening, acorn & pine cone sorting, building with wooden blocks, and sensory table with water wheels. Location: Shasta College ECE Center and Lab School - 11555 Old Oregon Trail, Bldg. 3200, Redding 96003Info: 530-242-7601Sponsor: Shasta College Early Childhood Education Center, First 5 Shasta

10:00 am - 12:00 pm The 5 SensesThe 5 Senses - Participate in activities that engage your 5 senses: taste, sight, vision, smell and touch. Get your face painted and enjoy a snack!Location: Redding Cooperative Preschool - 658 Mary St., Redding 96001Info: 530-515-1916Sponsors: Redding Cooperative Preschool, First 5 Shasta

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All Week April 6-13Take Time to ReadEat healthy! Get one FREE Healthy Kids Choice meal with the purchase of an adult meal. Read! Get a free Children’s book (while supplies last) so you can read anytime, everywhere!Info: 530-241-0136Sponsors: Damburger, First 5 Shasta

Building a pathway to success for young children.

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Why we celebrate the

WEEK YOUNG CHIL Dof the

Your child will astonish you in the early years from 0-to-5! This is a period of dramatic brain development and intense exploration, growth, and learning. What happens in early childhood will lay the foundation for your child’s success in school and later life. The Week of the Young Child was established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children in 1971. It brings public attention to the needs of young children, their families, and the early

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childhood programs that contribute to their future success. Shasta County joins communities across the nation in celebrating young children and the enormous possibilities awaiting them. Enjoy family fun and learning adventures during this special week!