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At Extravagance Hair Salon, 1416 Pine Street, Redding. December 3-7, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Come shop and select from the selection of Christmas decor, home and gift items. All proceeds go to the Cystic Fibrosis Research Institute.

monca’s December is quite busy.

Our main exhibition continues through Sunday, December 29

Thursday – Sunday, 11am-7pm Reflection and Hope: A Year to Remember/Bench Press, Please Be Seated Please

Additional December Events

Tuesday, Dec 3, 6-8pm Clothing Swap

Saturday, Dec 6, 10-11am Yoga with Tom Hess

Sunday, Dec 8, 3-5pm Artist Panel Conversation for Bench Press Exhibition

Wednesday, Dec 11, 6-8pm Holiday Art/Writing Night

Friday, Dec 13, 6:30-9pm Belly Dancing with ReBellyon

Saturday, Dec 14, 7-10pm Christmas Jug Band

Tuesday, Dec 31 monca New Year’s Eve Party

1710 ParkAve.Chico CA 9598•530-433-1043•1078gallery.org

GALLERY HOURS: Th–Su,12–4 +for events

(Six for) Stories Eight

Adria Davis + Kathleen Nartuhi + J. A. Nice

Carla Resnick + Eric Richter + Ruby Rudnick

December 5–29, 2019

​Artists' Reception: Saturday, December 7, 6-8pm

​With a food truck from the Bank Club!

STORIES EIGHT is the eighth annual 1078 Gallery Stories group exhibition held in December. It brings together five or six different artists with strong links to Chico. This year, we have Adria Davis, a photographer and collection manager for the Janet Turner Print Museum; Kathleen Nartuhi, a print-maker and sculptor currently making books; J. A. Nice, a printmaker and history professor at CSU Chico; Carla Resnick, a photographer, illustrator, collagist, and permaculture farmer; Eric Richter, a painter and fourteen-year board member of 1078 Gallery; and Ruby Rudnick, an alum of CSU Chico and illustrator relocated to New Orleans.

To accompany the exhibit, 1078 Gallery publishes a booklet small enough to hold in your hand or put in a large pocket. It is a document of the artists as they have been and are now. Some will be available at the reception.

"All are welcome to attend Liberty Christian School's annual Christmas Craft Fair

from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, Dec. 7th, 2019, at CrossPointe Community

Church gymnasium located at 2960 Hartnell Ave in Redding...

There will be a vast variety of crafts, gifts, food and more!!

Admission is free!!"

The Friends of Shasta County Libraries Used Book Sale

Where: Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Avenue

When: Saturday, December 7th, 2019

Contact: Book Store Library 530-245-6275

Christmas Home Tour 2019

Sponsored by the Cottonwood Community Library

Each year, as a kick-off to the holiday season, the Cottonwood Community Library sponsors a self-guided home tour of 5 homes in the Cottonwood area that are decorated for the holidays. This year’s home tour will be held from 10:00am – 3:00pm on Sat. Dec. 7th. The cost of a ticket is $20 per person (adult or child). Tickets are available at the Cottonwood Community Library, at The Country Lane Christmas and Fashion Boutique on Front Street in Cottonwood, or The Bean in Cottonwood. For more information on this wonderful holiday event, please call the library at 347-4818.

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area and Shasta State Historic Park Partner for the Annual “Old Time Holiday” Celebration

The National Park Service and California State Parks invite you to attend the annual “Old Time Holiday” celebration on Saturday, December 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This traditional event will take place at Shasta State Historic Park located along Highway 299, just west of Redding, CA. There will be free entrance to the Courthouse Museum and the historic Litsch General Store. Activities will feature candle making, ornament making, musical entertainment, Backcountry Horsemen, treats, beverages and more, thanks to generous donations from the Friends of Whiskeytown.

Parking will be limited, and some areas in the state park remain closed for public safety. Closed areas include Catholic Cemetery, area around the Brewery and the upper trail around the ruins. All closures are marked.

Western National Parks Association is having a 15% discount on merchandise (excluding passes) all day at the Whiskeytown Visitor Center. There are many new nature-related gifts available at the park store. Support Whiskeytown while doing your holiday shopping.

2019 Gifts for Good Holiday Maker Faire

Contact: Peggy Rebol

530-243-2043 ext. 303

Website: reddingumc.org/g4g

Event Description: Gifts for Good Holiday Maker Faire is a FREE annual community event now in its 13th year that offers a unique experience for all ages!

The event features:

Over 18 different holiday Make-It/Take-It Crafts for all ages

Fresh Wreath Making

Special supervised Kris Kringle’s Workshop area for young children with several crafts designed just for them

Photos with Santa

Light refreshments and lively Holiday music

Unique gifts to purchase including a wide variety of beautiful items from the Fair Trade Emporium (from Mt. Shasta)

Sunday December 8, 2019 from 1 to 4:00 pm

Where: First United Methodist Church, Redding

1825 East St. (corner of South and East St.)

Redding, California 96001

Cost: FREE

Parents Night Out

City: Oroville, Butte County

Who: Feather River Recreation and Park District

Where: 1875 Feather River Blvd. Oroville, CA

Dates: Friday December 13, 2019 and Saturday December 21, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Contact: 530-533-2011 or www.frrpd.com

Email: recevents@frrpd.com

The Feather River Recreation and Park District will be hosting not one, but two Parents Night Out events in December. Join us on Friday December 13th and Saturday December 21st for this great opportunity to drop off the kids and do some last minute holiday shopping! Children will enjoy a pizza dinner, hot chocolate bar, participate in staff supervised gym-floor activities, decorate cookies for Santa and more. This event is from 6:00pm-10:00pm at the Activity Center in Oroville. The cost is $20 for the first child, and $15 for each additional child and pre-registration is required. Ages 2-12 are welcome. Call our district office at (530) 533-2011 to reserve your spot!

https://www.frrpd.com/parents-night-out

Held at the Redwoods Mobile Home Park in clubhouse

502 Redwood Blvd., Redding, CA 96003

An elegant and fun Charity event for Shining Care/Gatekeepers and to support a local Girl Scout troop from Anderson. All proceeds of the charity tree go to Shining Care and all proceeds from the hot beverage stand go to the Girl Scouts. Then check out the 17 craft vendors for you last minute Christmas shopping.

Sat Dec 14, 2019 1 day event

3pm-8pm

Santa 5-7pm for pictures

Pioneer Christmas Party

William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park, 21659 Adobe Road, Red Bluff

Ide Adobe Interpretive Association and California State Parks

December 14, 2019

11 am- 3 pm

Chico Contra Dance

with Live Music by Tripping Up the Stairs

DATE: Saturday, December 14, 2019

TIME: Beginner's orientation 6:30 PM, Dance 7:00 - 10:00 PM

WHERE: Chico Community Guild (formerly Chico Grange)

ADDRESS: 2775 Nord Ave - Off East Ave at Rodeo Ave near Henshaw Ave (Not on Highway 32)

ADMISSION: Teens and adults - $5-$10-$15 sliding scale, $10 suggested as regular adult admission - Children accompanied by a responsible adult - Free

Finger food always welcome

All dances are taught in a walk-thru and then called to music.

You do not have to bring a partner with you.

INFORMATION: Michael 530-873-0229

Writers Forum Holiday Read-around and Potluck

WHEN: Saturday, December 14, 2019 ~10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: All Saints Episcopal Church Eaton Hall East, 2150 Benton Drive, Redding, CA

Join Writers Forum for our Holiday Read-around on Saturday, December 14, where members are offered the opportunity to read five minutes from their original works on a first-come, first-read basis. Please join us with samples of your writing and of your favorite potluck fare for the refreshment table.

Visitors are welcome and will be offered a chance to read their work if time permits. It usually does, so drop in and sign up for a turn at our open mic.

Writers Forum meets from 10:30am – 12:30pm monthly (except for July and August) at All Saints Episcopal Church in Eaton Hall East, located at 2150 Benton Drive, Redding, CA. Doors open at 10am. The public is welcome to get acquainted with two free visits before joining. Annual membership dues are $25.

For further information about Writers Forum, email writersforumprogramchair@gmail.com

“A Christmas Celebration”, FREE Christmas concert of timeless Christmas

hymns including selections from Handel’s Messiah.

WHERE: State Theatre in Red Bluff, 333 Oak St

WHO: RED BLUFF MASTERWORKS CHORALE & ORCHESTRA

WHEN: Sunday, December 15, 2019

TIME: 3:00 pm

Community Youth Night
December 15, 2018, at 6:00-7:30 pm
A monthly youth program for children of all ages.
There will be singing, story time, crafts, games and snacks.
It is the 3rd Saturday night of each month.
Invite your friends!
For more information, call 530-365-3965 or email andsdachurch@gmail.com

The Interfaith Candle Lighting Experience

Honoring Solstice & the Holiday Season

Honoring the winter Solstice, the birth of Christ and the holiday season from various

faith traditions, Rev. Lynn E. Fritz, Ordained Minister, Centers for Spiritual Living,

presents an interfaith candle lighting service at Pilgrim Congregational United Church

of Christ, 2850 Foothill Blvd, Redding. The evening includes music and and singing of

Christmas carols with Zonia Warchala, pianist, and Native American Flute by Joey

Carroll commencing at 7:00 PM and concluding by 8:30 PM on Wednesday,

December 18, 2019. Participating presenters include Geri Copitch, Temple Beth

Israel, sharing Jewish tradition of Hanukkah, Rev Joe Major, First United Methodist

pastor, highlighting Christmas and the birth of Christ and Rev Lynn E. Fritz, Native

American and Solstice honoring.

Don’t miss this extraordinary evening of spiritual practice and honoring of the holiday

season! A donation of $10 per person is recommended.

Injured on the Job?

Need more information about workers’ compensation benefits?

Come to the injured worker workshop on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at 10:00 am, hosted by the Redding Information & Assistance Officer. At this free 1 to 1 ½ hour presentation on workers’ compensation you can learn about:

• Your right to medical treatment
• Disability payments
• Returning to work after your injury
• Resolving disagreements related to your claim

The workshop consists of a presentation followed by a question and answer session. Workshops are set up for injured workers that have recently filed a workers’ compensation claim, but any injured worker can benefit from attending, and anyone is welcome.

Where: Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board

250 Hemsted Dr., 2nd Floor, Suite B

Redding, CA 96002

For additional information, call: 530-225-2047

The Oroville Optimists invite you to their “New York New Year’s Eve Fund raising dinner party: New York Steak; New York Cheese cake; New York Time (We celebrate at nine. 9:00!) Dine, dance, raffle. Celebrate the New Year and Get Home Early! The catered buffet includes a New York steak carving station and shrimp scampi for the entrée, plus side dishes and salads, and special Black-eyed peas for New Years. No host bar. Free champagne toast!

The Early-bird cost is $45/person; table for 8 is $350 if purchased before December 15. After December 15, tickets are $50/person; $380/ Table for 8. Tickets available through the Oroville Chamber of Commerce, online at eventbrite.com, or by calling 530-533-1413. All proceeds support the Optimists’ “Friend To Youth” Programs in Butte County.

WHO: The public is invited. The event is sponsored by the Chico and Oroville Optimist Clubs

WHERE: Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville.

WHEN: Tuesday, December 31, 2019. 6:00 – 9:30 p.m.

Event Title: New Year’s Eve Black and Red Ball

Where: 2613 Bechelli Lane

Redding, CA 96002

Who: Axiom Repertory Theatre

Dates: December 31st

Time: 8pm-1am

Oedipus Tyrannus

Where: 2613 Bechelli Lane

Redding, CA 96002

Who: Axiom Repertory Theatre

Dates: January 9th-12th, 16th-19th, and 23rd-26th

Time: January 9th-11th, 16th-18th, and 23rd-25th at 7:30pm, Doors open at 6:30pm.

January 12th, 19th, and 26th at 2pm, Doors open at 1pm.

Email: nhill@axreptheatre.com

Contact: axreptheatre.com

NVAL Member Show - open theme

& Stefan Baumann's Students,

The Grand View Artists present "Awakings"

Reception Friday, January 10, 5 to 7pm

Spamalot

Where: 2613 Bechelli Lane

Redding, CA 96002

Who: Axiom Repertory Theatre

Dates: February 6th-9th, 13th-16th, and 20th-23rd

Time: February 6th-8th, 13th-15th, and 20th-22nd at 7:30pm, Doors open at 6:30pm.

February 9th, 16th, and 23rd at 2pm, Doors open at 1pm.

Email: nhill@axreptheatre.com

Contact: axreptheatre.com

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Where: 2613 Bechelli Lane

Redding, CA 96002

Who: Axiom Repertory Theatre

Dates: March 19th-22nd, 26th-29th, and April 2nd-5th

Time: March 19th-21st, 26th-28th, and April 2nd-4th at 7:30pm, Doors open at 6:30pm.

March 22nd, 29th, and April 5th at 2pm, Doors open at 1pm.

Email: nhill@axreptheatre.com

Contact: axreptheatre.com