December 6^th – December 12^th   

SHASTA  

·          Check out the new Christmas Spectacular at the Shasta County Fairgrounds for a chance to see a great Holiday Lights show, vendors, ride a train, even go Ice Skating at their indoor skating rink!

·          Join Turtle Bay Exploration Park for an in depth look at the animal kingdom from a different point of view.  Check out the Scoop on Poop exhibit going on now through January 10, 2010.

·          Bring the kids for Ornament Making at the Atrium off Market St. in Redding Dec. 12^th from 12-5pm 

TRINITY

·          Pack up the family and some Hot Cocoa and go sledding in the Trinity Alps Wilderness.

·          If you feel in the mood for some history then visit the Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park, featuring Chinese art, objects, a Chinese Taoist temple and more.

·          There will be a showing of the Rotary Classic Film Series: Cool Hand Luke at the Trinity Theatre Dec. 13^th 1-3pm

SISKIYOU

·          Come and wander the streets in old town Mt. Shasta while enjoying the picturesque views.

·          Spend an evening on the Shasta Sunset Dinner Train before it’s too late! Their last day will be Dec. 31^st

·          For the fisherman on your christmas list stop into Ted Fay Fly Shop in Dunsmuir.

MODOC

·          The Modoc National Wildlife Refuge is a great place to go and watch the various waterfowl including Canadian geese, ducks, and swans.

·          Drive by and check out the I’Sot Life-Size Holiday Roadside Exhibit in Canby.

·          If you would like to learn some local history then visit the Modoc County Historical Museum

LASSEN

·          Start a new tradition by picking up a Christmas tree permit at the California Welcome Center and head for the snow to cut your own Christmas tree.

·          The Chester Museum and Library holds many historical memories waiting to be discovered

·          Now is the time to head outside and enjoy winter activities such as snow shoeing in Lassen Park with the family. For more information visit www.shastacascade.com

PLUMAS

·          Take your pick this week on how to get into the Holiday Spirit! Check out the Wassail Bowl in Quincy on Friday, then enjoy the Santa Train in Portola on Saturday! 

·          Enjoy bird watching? Lake Almanor has one of the largest populations of wintering eagles and osprey.

·          Going on a sleigh ride is a unique way to experience some of the winter’s beauty. You can contact Giddy-up-and-Go in Vinton at (530) 906-7130 or contact Pitchfork Cattle Co. (530) 993-4636

BUTTE

·    Celebrate Chico Community Ballet’s 30^th season with the tale of The Sleeping Beauty. Performances on Friday and Saturday (12/11 – 12/12) at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday (12/12 – 12/13) at 2:00 p.m.

·    Check out the Christmas Jug Band live in Paradise Saturday at the Paradise Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 7:00p.m,

·          Explore the Bidwell Mansion in Chico with evening Christmas tours (12/12 – 12/13).

TEHAMA

·          Stop by and visit the Christmas Spectacular at the State Theatre in Red Bluff now until Dec. 27th

·          Come and enjoy the wonders of House of Design, one of Red Bluffs hidden secrets.  Open year round, located on 909 Jefferson St.  (530) 527-8844

·          Come bring the family and explore the Sacramento River Discovery Center in Red Bluff!

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Anderson Explodes – Shasta District Fairgrounds
July 3rd
Admission is free and the event begins at 4 pm. There will be face painting, games, a $10 community barbecue put on by 4H and FFA as well as a 50/50 raffle, and Mosquito Serenade will be featuring “WeR1″. The fireworks will begin at 10 pm following the auto races.

Freedom Festival – Redding Convention Center
July 4th
This all day event will be pack with food vendors, games and live entertainment as well as being able to boast the largest fireworks display in Northern California. There will be performances by Kids Unlimited, WeR1, Country Gold Dancers and the Shasta College Community Band. The fireworks begin at 10 pm.

Burney Basin Days
July 1st-5th
Events include a Chuck Wagon Breakfast, Main Street Parade, Craft Fair, BBQ, Cribbage Tournament, Horseshoe Tournament and the fireworks event beginning at 5 pm at Burney High School.

4th of July Celebration – Mt. Shasta
July 2nd-4th
There will be a fun-run/walk beginning at 8:30 am, a parade at noon and the fireworks over Lake Sisikiyou will start at dusk.

Fandango Days – Alturas
July 3rd-5th
Events will include a car cruise, park pavilion dance, fish derby, and a parade. The fireworks will be at the end of the Afternoon in the Park car show.

Weaverville
July 2nd-5th
Activities will include train rides, a paintball competition, a kids BMX race, concessions, live music, arm wrestling and horseshoe competitions, softball and cribbage tournaments and street dancing at Lowden Park. The Highland Art Center will be having an arts and crafts fair, the Trinity Alps Performing Arts Center will be performing, the Weaverville Art Cruise will happen from 5-8 pm and the fireworks begin at 10 pm.

Red Bluff Heritage Days – Tehama District Fairgrounds
July 4th
Activities leading up to the fireworks will include lawn mower races, a tractor pull, a strong man competition, a small carnival, a car show, a Teen Miss contest and a live band.

Chester/Lake Almanor
July 4th
Events taking place in the area include a 5K fun run, the annual parade and craft fair, the Lions Club barbecue, a duck race, the Momboosa Music Festival and the fireworks starting at 9 pm.

Photo by: cdcguard

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The National Parks Service is encouraging visitors to come out and have a vacation at in one of America’s National Parks by waving the entry free at 147 National Parks on three different weekends this summer. Even the Big Dogs like Yosemite and the Grand Canyon are included in the deal. The offer will run three separate weekends in the summer, those being, June 20-21, July 18-19, and August 15-16. Camping and other activities will still have a fee attached, but a free entrance can save up to 25 dollars per visiting car. That makes a difference to people who are able to drive out for a day trip. This is a not to miss opportunity of 2009! All three National Parks in the Shasta Cascade region are included in the deal: Lassen Volcanic National Park, Lava Beds National Monument, and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.

Photo by: kqedquest

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Get energized during National Bike Month. May 11-15 is Bike to Work Week!
Caltrans and the NorCal Bicycle Partnership will be sponsoring a series of bicycling events that week in Redding as a part of California Bike Commute. There will be opportunities to learn tips for bicycle commuting, Energizer Stations for bicyclists set up around town on Wednesday May 13^th, and various opportunities for lessons in bike maintenance. Ride your bike to the Asphalt Cowboys Pancake Breakfast downtown on May 15^th and get your ticket for free! For more information check out: HeathyShasta.org
Chico is kicking off with The Pedalfest on May 10^th at City Plaza. This will be a fun family celebration featuring vintage bicycle displays, bicycle powered smoothies, safe routes mapping station, best outfit contests, bike shop booths, and tips on carrying cargo and safe riding.
Denver, Colorado reported in 2008 that over 10,000 people tried biking to work for the first time during a city-sponsored event; and, a separate study showed that one in five people who participated in their Bike to Work Day as first time commuters became regular bike commuters. Who knows, you might be the next cycling convert!

Photo by: Vucko1000

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When the budgets are tightened and time is limited we still want to have fun! Here are some great free and low cost activities sure to provide fun for the whole family.

FREE

1. Walk across the Sundial Bridge in Redding
2. Watch the sun set from the Diestel Horse Bridge in Redding
3. Go to MarketFest in Redding’s Downtown Library Park
4. Attend Mosquito Serenade in the Anderson River Park
5. Slide down Eskimo Hill
6. Taste olives in Corning
7. Tour Shasta Dam
8. Fish Hat Creek
9. Bike or walk the River Trail in Redding
10. Pick up some produce at various Farmer’s Markets in Chico
11. Walk Clover Creek Preservation Area on Shasta View in Redding
12. Walk the Lema Ranch Trails off Shasta View in Redding
13. Watch the Salmon Run at the Coleman Fish Hatchery
14. Enjoy a day at the beach at Whiskeytown Lake
15. Check out upper, middle and lower falls of McCloud
16. Have a picnic in Bidwell Park Chico
17. Watch the river flow from a vista point along the Sacramento River
18. Barbeque at Caldwell Park in Redding
19. Take a nap at Dunsmuir Park
20. Drink from the headwaters of the Sacramento River in Mt. Shasta
21. Walk through the Ide Adobe State Park in Red Bluff
22. Bike, Hike, or Fish at the Bizz Johnson Recreation trail Susanville

LOW COST

1. Snowshoe in Lassen National Park
2. Hike Castle Crags
3. Rent a kayak at Whiskeytown’s Oak Bottom Marina
4. Play a round of disc golf in Redding’s Enterprise Park/Kid’s Kingdom
5. Go rafting down the Klamath river
6. Hike to a waterfall in Whiskeytown National Park
7. Go ice skating in Mt. Shasta
8. Gather wild lavender at area lavender farms
9. Visit Burney Falls
10. Watch a softball game at Big League Dreams Redding
11. Feed the fish at the Mt Shasta fish hatchery
12. Visit the courthouse in the Shasta State Historic Park Old Shasta
13. Camp on Shasta Lake

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