Special Events

<B>My Fair Lady - </B>Nov. 10 -Nov. 14, 7 p.m., each night. A 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, Nov. 14. Anderson Union High School and West Valley High School joint performance. All performances at AUHS Performing Arts Center, 1471 Ferry St., Anderson. Tickets are $10 for general admission or $8 for seniors (age 55 and older) as well as students with valid school ID. Tickets available at Bernie's Guitar, 3086 Bechelli Lane in Redding; NCG 1-Stop Music Shop, 2303-A Balls Ferry Road, Anderson; AUHSD Office, 1469 Ferry St. during school hours, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; and AUHS Performing Arts Center, 1471 Ferry St., Monday through Thursdays from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

<B>Christmas Craft Fair and Bazaar - </B>Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Nov. 15, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Redding Veterans Memorial Hall, 1605 Yuba St. in Redding. Unique gifts from over 50 vendors. Proceeds benefit Shasta County veterans.

<B>Arts and Crafts Meet and Greet </B>- Nov. 17, 1-3 p.m. at Anderson Historical Museum, 2330 Ferry St., Anderson. Everyone to bring their own designed holiday greeting card to exchange. Area artists/crafters encouraged to attend, bring samples of work and enjoy refreshments. Seating is limited, to RSVP, 347-3440.

<B>Handle's Messiah and sing along - </B>Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. at the LDS Church, 4075 Riverside Ave, Anderson. The community is invited to join in singing familiar Christmas carols as well as selected excerpts from Handel's Messiah. Anyone who has prior choral experience and is familiar with the Messiah is invited to participate in the core choir. Rehearsals begin Nov. 4. For information, 549-3070.

For a complete listing of community events, see our Web site at andersonvalleypost.com.

Youth Activities

<B>Open Gym </B>- Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., through the school year at Anderson Middle School. Open to youth in middle or high school. For information, 378-6656.

<B>Anderson Library Storytime </B>- Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., at 3200 W. Center St., in Anderson. On Nov. 12, story time features Native American Month. Rod Lindsay from AUHSD presents the Native Thunder Drum, and Native American artifacts and clothing. Featured story is "Powwow's Coming," by local author Lindas Boyden. Also: stories, stickers and crafts. Library hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For information, 365-7685.

<B>Cottonwood Community Library Story Time </B>- Every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St., in Cottonwood. On Nov. 18, Featured story is "Thanksgiving is For Giving Thanks" and "I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie." Songs with Paul Fisher. For information, 347-4818.

<B>One on One or Small Group Skate Lessons</B> - Contact Brian Harris at skatestuff@sbcglobal.net or Anderson Parks & Recreation at 378-6656.

<B>Kung Fu</B> - Thursdays at 5:30-6:15 p.m. for ages 5-8; and 6:15-7 p.m. for ages 9 and over at Anderson Community Center, 1887 Howard St. $20 monthly. Family discounts available. Classes begin March 5. For more information contact Anderson Parks and Recreation at 378-6656.

<B>Hip Hop Dance</B> - Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m. for ages 6-11. 6-7 p.m. for ages 12 and up. $20 monthly. For information, 378-6656.

<B>One on One or Small Group Skate Lessons </B>- $45 an hour, $10 per additional student, limit of 4. Register at Anderson Parks & Recreation. More info, contact Brian Harris at skatestuff@sbcglobal.net.

<B>Beginning Baton</B> - Tuesdays, ages 5-9, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; ages 10 and up, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Meadow Lane Elementary School. $25.00 a month for this ongoing class. Learn basic twirls, dance, parade marching and foundation events. For information, 378-6656.