LEARN & EXPLORE TALK READ SING HUG PLAY GIGGLE 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Superhero Training Day Join us for out of this world fun where kids will make their own superhero masks, rotate through superhero training stations & race across an obstacle course. Location: Sun Oaks Tennis & Fitness - 3452 Argyle Rd., Redding 96002 Info: 530-221-4405 Sponsors: Sun Oaks Tennis & Fitness, First 5 Shasta 10:30 AM Babies, Books & Play Playtime & stories for babies & their caregivers. Location: Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Avenue, Redding 96001 Info: 530-245-7253 Sponsors: Redding Library, Shasta Public Libraries 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM KIXE Family Fun Day Join us for games & activities for the entire family. Visit & take pictures with Daniel Tiger & Cookie Monster. Story time with books & crafts. Location: KIXE - 603 N. Market St., Redding 96003 Info: 530-243-5493 Sponsors: Northern CA Educational Television Association, Inc., First 5 Shasta 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM It’s a Big World! Enjoy fun activities throughout Turtle Bay Exploration Park & more with community partners. Join us at 10 am for an exciting story time. Special event admission from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm is free for children 5 & under. Each child 5 & under admits one adult free of charge. Children ages 6 & older & additional adults are half price regular admission fees. Members-free. Location: Turtle Bay Exploration Park Museum, 844 Sundial Bridge Dr., Redding 96001 Info: 530-243-8850 Sponsors: Turtle Bay Exploration Park, First 5 Shasta Monda Monda y y April 13 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM Sensory Play at Rowell Enjoy a morning of sensory play, including music, large motor movement, reading time with low lights & soft cushions, slime, water beads & so much more! Location: Rowell Family Empowerment, 3330 Churn Creek Rd., Bldg. A-1, Redding 96002 Info: 530-226-5129 Sponsors: Rowell Family Empowerment of Northern CA, First 5 Shasta 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Messy Monday with MOPS Get ready to get a little messy with fun hands on activities that promote exploration & creativity! Location: Redding First Church of the Nazarene, 2225 Bechelli Ln., Redding 96002 Sponsors: Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Tuesday Tuesday April 14 Thursday Thursday April 16 Friday Friday April 17 W W e e a ddnes dnesda y y April 15 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Welcome to the Jungle - A Family Adventure Join us for a family adventure into literacy. The first 100 families will receive a free book! Children can bring out their inner artist in the coloring contest, fish at the fishing booth, take a family photo & win a book during our book walk. Please help Shasta County families find hope by donating diapers at our annual Diaperpalooza! Location: Mt. Shasta Mall (JC Penney), 900 Dana Dr., Redding 96003 Info: 530-242-2020 Sponsors: Pathways to Hope for Children, First 5 Shasta 11:00 AM Lunch with Community Helpers Meet local firefighters, law enforcement & other community helpers to learn about what they do. Have fun checking out their vehicles & equipment. Barbeque lunch for all! Location: Tri County Community Network, 37477 Main St., Burney 96013 Info: Please RSVP 530-335-4600 Sponsors: Dignity Health, Tri County Community Network, First 5 Shasta 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM How Am I Feeling? Cottonwood Community Library’s Story Time will feature Daniel Tiger! Learn how to understand the importance of coping skills to help identify & deal with feelings, both good & bad. Enjoy a Daniel Tiger craft! Location: Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main Street, Cottonwood 96022 Info: 530-347-4818 Sponsors: Cottonwood Community Library, First 5 Institute 4:00 PM-5:30 PM Literacy Fair Join us for word games, dinner cooked by the Happy Valley Fire Departments, books, prizes & FUN! Location: Happy Valley Primary School, 16300 Cloverdale Rd., Anderson 96007 Info: 530-357-2131 Sponsors: Happy Valley Union Elementary School District, Happy Valley Fire Department, First 5 Shasta 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Builder Day Enjoy a morning of stories & then get ready to build using Makedo building sets, fort boards & other tools to create anything your imagination can dream up! Location: Roam Playspace, 940 Hilltop Dr., Suite A, Redding, 96003 Info: 530-215-1123 Fee: $5 Sponsors: Roam Playspace 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM The 5 Senses Participate in developmentally appropriate activities that stimulate the 5 senses: hearing, vision, taste, touch & smell. Healthy snack provided & FREE book to the first 65 participants. Location: Redding Cooperative Preschool, 658 Mary Street #0311, Redding 96001 Info: 530-241-4355 Sponsors: Redding Cooperative Preschool, First 5 Shasta 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Walk with an Expert - Developmental Milestones Join us for a presentation on children’s developmental milestones with Help Me Grow Shasta, a fun children’s activity, a walk & a visit with Cookie Monster! Swag bags & a free book while supplies last. Location: Enterprise Park - Kid’s Kingdom Pavilion, 4300 Victor Ave., Redding 96002 Info: 530-245-6583 Sponsors: Healthy Shasta 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Exploration in the Outdoor Classroom Explore body bubbles, oobleck, playdough, thera-putty, “dry” snow, finger painting, Jurassic sand-sifting, building with wooden blocks & so much more! Location: Shasta College ECE Center & Lab School, 11555 Old Oregon Trail, Building 3200, Redding 96003 Info: 530-242-7601 Sponsors: Shasta College ECE Center & Lab School, First 5 Shasta 10:30 AM Read & Discover Story Time Stories & activities with a focus on science & discovery. Location: Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave., Redding 96001 Info: 530-245-7253 Sponsors: Redding Library, Shasta Public Libraries 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Wonders of Art Enjoy art & story time with the book The Lion and the Little Red Bird. Free book! Location: Northern CA Youth and Family, 2770 Pioneer Drive, Redding 96001 Info: 530-365-9197 Sponsors: Northern CA Youth and Family Programs, First 5 Shasta 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Play Gym & Swim Jump, tumble, balance, dance & water play! Enjoy a nutritious snack. Play gym time is from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm & pool time from 11:00 am - 11:55 am. Location: Shasta Family YMCA, 1155 North Court Street, Redding 96001 Info: 530-246-9622 Sponsors: Shasta Family YMCA, First 5 Shasta 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Down on the Farm Join the fun at the Anderson Library with a “mini” petting zoo by George Wold, Anderson High School FFA, story time with local illustrator Amanda Wentz. Visit with Dewey Decimole & get your face painted. Books, stickers, puzzles, healthy snacks provided! Location: Anderson Library, 3200 W. Center Street, Anderson 96007 Info: 530-365-7685 Sponsors: Friends of the Anderson Library, First 5 Institute, Anderson Rotary 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Early Foundation Children’s Academy Open House Visit your child’s classroom to see what they have been up to all year. Enjoy dinner & socialization with your child’s teachers & other parents. Location: Early Foundations Children’s Academy, 1755 Airpark Dr., Redding 96001 Info: Pre-registration is required. Call 530-243-7883 Sponsors: Early Foundations Children’s Academy, First 5 Shasta 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Reading Circle Join us as we read the book There is a Tribe of Kids, a book that will take you on a colorful adventure through the natural world. Enjoy story time, a craft, healthy snack & a free book. Location: CA Tribal TANF Partnership, 37106 Highway 299E, Suite 2, Burney 96013 Info: 530-280-8490 Sponsors: California Tribal TANF Partnership, First 5 Shasta 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM The Juggle is Real - Creating Personal, Family & Business Success Children will enjoy a craft & snacks while moms learn about The Women’s Business Center’s no-cost services & resources. Open house from 10-11 am & panel presentation at 11 am. Location: Women’s Business Center at JEDI, 1670 Market St., Suite 112, Redding 96001 Info: 530-319-8560 Sponsors: Jefferson Economic Development Institute, First 5 Shasta 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Nature’s Treasures Sing, explore & create with us! Craft activities will be themed around the book Oscar & the Snail: A Book About Things We Use. Location: Bright Futures Children’s Center, 1345 Liberty St., Redding 96001 Info: 530-276-0506 Sponsors: Bright Futures Children’s Center, First 5 Shasta 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 4th Annual WIC/NFP Open House Enjoy a variety of crafts & activities. Join us for story time at 10:30 am. Free book to each family! Location: Downtown Redding Atrium WIC/NFP Office, 1670 Market Street, Suite 300, Redding 96001 Info: 530-229-8446 Sponsors: Women, Infants and Children, Nurse Family Partnership, First 5 Shasta 10:30 AM Read & Sing Story Time Crafts & songs for children of all ages; Location: Redding Library - 1100 Parkview Ave., Redding 96001 Info: 530-245-7253 Sponsors: Redding Library, Shasta Public Libraries 10:00-11:00 AM Pop-Up Story Time Turtle Bay Exploration Park will be hosting pop-up story time to promote early literacy learning. Hands-on activities & a healthy snack! Location: Children’s Garden in Turtle Bay Arboretum, 1155 Arboretum Dr., Redding 96003 Info: 530-243-8850 Sponsors: Turtle Bay Exploration Park, First 5 Shasta 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pizza Family Fun Night & Membership Drive Come support your local Association for the Education of Young Children & learn about becoming a member. This event will have fun activities for children & part of the proceeds from food sales will go directly to the California Cascade Association for the Education of Young Children (CCAEYC). Location: Round Table Pizza-Mt. Shasta Mall, 900 Dana Dr., Suite A15, Redding 96002 Sponsors: CCAEYC 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Shasta Lake Gateway Library Story Time Join us for story time, craft & lots of fun! FREE book while supplies last. Location: Shasta Lake Gateway Library,1525 Median Ave., Shasta Lake 96019 Info: 530-275-7490 Sponsors: Shasta Lake Gateway Library