Shasta County Child Support Services is holding its annual summer backpack and school supply drive to help children and youths prepare for school.
The agency is collecting donations of backpacks, pencils, pens, notebooks, markers, calculators, glue and other school supplies. The goal is to collect at least 200 backpacks and fill them with supplies.
People can bring donations to the agency’s office at 2600 Park Marina Drive in Redding through July 29.
Families can pick up a backpack in August at a drive through event at child support services.
For more information call 530-229-8845.
— Jessica Skropanic
Celebrate Juneteenth at Old City Hall
Wednesday June 1, 2022
Celebrate Juneteenth with a performance of historic dramas and presentations called Voices of the Golden Ghosts, at Old City Hall from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday at 1313 Market St. in Redding.
Theatrical performances chronicle African American history in California — mostly in Shasta and Siskiyou counties — from the Spanish arrival to the Gold Rush. Speakers include Paula Percy of Redding
Hosted by the Shasta County Arts Council. Admission is $20 at the door. For more information call 530-241-7320.
— Jessica Skropanic
Health Expo opens at Civic
Wednesday June 1, 2022
The Redding Health Expo returns to the Redding Civic Auditorium from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday June 4 at 700 Auditorium Drive.
Activities include information and shopping at 120 booths, demonstrations, 2.5- and 5-mile runs, a three-on-three basketball tournament, raffles, food trucks and music on the outdoor stage.
Admission is free with fees for some events.
For more information call 530-229-0022.
— Jessica Skropanic
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