Nonprofit Healthy Shasta is inviting individuals and organizations to apply for grants to be used for equipment purchases that foster healthy living among North State residents, the group announced.
Shasta County organizations that are eligible to apply include:
Three to six grants will be selected, with up to $2,000 available per organization.
The Healthy Shasta partnership encourages people to ride bikes, drink more water and eat healthier.
The application deadline is Monday, August 1. Find the application at https://bit.ly/3yy1tVU and direct questions to admin@healthyshasta.org.
Haven Humane Society hosts sixth annual "Putt 4 Paws" golf tournament at 9 a.m. Friday July 8 at Riverview Golf and Country Club, 4200 Bechelli Lane in Redding.
A shotgun start kicks off this four-person scramble tournament that features 18 holes along the scenic Sacramento River, contests, a raffle, a lunch and an awards ceremony. There's also a poker game to win a five-night stay in Hawaii.
Cost is $125 per person, $500 for a team of four. Included in the price are range balls, cart use, a catered lunch, games, a goodie bag and other activities. Proceeds benefit animals at Haven Humane Society and are used to fund daily operations.
For more information or to register call 530-241-5262 or go to havenhumane.org or to bit.ly/3QWACtG.
The Redding Theatre Company and Redding City Ballet present "Singin' in the Rain Jr." at 7 p.m. on July 22, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on July 23 at the Shasta College Theatre, 11555 Old Oregon Trail in Redding.
Students ages 8 to 18 enrolled in this summer's Broadway Boot Camp perform all rolls in this musical which is based on the 1952 romantic comedy film by the same name.
Tickets cost $15 for adults, $10 for children ages three to 12, free to children ages 2 and younger with a paying adult.
For more information or to buy tickets call 530-245-1019 or go to thereddingartsproject.com.
The Cameron Sewell-Snyder Jazz Quartet plays a concert called "To Remember the Past" from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday July 8 at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2850 Foothill Blvd. in Redding.
The Performing Arts Society of Redding hosts this concert featuring a program of jazz standards by Thelonius Monk, John Coltrane, Charles Mingus and other classic jazz artists. The concert honors composers who helped shape the ensemble's repertoire.
Admission is free. Donations are accepted.
Masks are required. Attendees must provide verification of COVID vaccinations or their negative COVID test result taken within 48 hours of entering the church.
For more information email pasreddinginfo@gmail.com.
The North Valley Art League opens its July exhibit called "Alcohol and Rust" with a meet-the-artists reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday July 8 at the Carter House Gallery in Caldwell Park, 48 Quartz Hill Road in Redding.
The exhibit features the work of North State artists Kathleen Evans and Don Linn. Pieces on display include Evans' alcohol ink paintings, Linn's metal sculptures and work in other media by league members. The show closes on July 30.
Admission is free. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays.
For more information call 530-224-1023, email info@nval.org or go to nval.org.
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