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Take the Pledge to ReThink Your Drink!
Starting in June, kick off your summer by taking the pledge to replace sugary drinks with water. If you take the pledge by June 20th, you will be entered into a drawing to win 3 months of refreshing, bottled spring water (4 bottles/month) a.. read more
May is Bike Month
Celebrate Bike Month with great local events! Energize your bike commute with free refreshments at Brew Craft Coffee and Kaleidoscope Coffee Company Ride of Silence on May 16th Pancake Breakfast with valet bicycle parking on May .. read more
Bike Commute Challenge: May 13-19
Join the Bike Commute Challenge for a little friendly competition and a chance to win great prizes! Be entered into a free drawing each day you ride a bike to work, school or errands – prizes include a $100 gift certificate to t.. read more
Gluten-Free Event at Holiday Quality Foods
Holiday Quality Foods on Placer is hosting a gluten-free event on Friday, May 25th, 11 am - 6 pm. Food demonstrations and free samples will be available between 11 am and 4 pm. There will also be two presentations offered - "Healing the Dig.. read more
FREE Healthier Living Workshop Offered
This free workshop, presented by Shasta Communtiy Health Center and Shasta County Public Health, is an award-winning program developed by Stanford University to help you better manage chronic health conditions and live a happier, health.. read more
Summer Bike Camp
Tri County Community Network and Intermountain Physical Therapy invite you to Summer Bike Camp, June 25 - 29, 2012. Open to children ages 9 - 12 years old, the camp will provide 5 days of safety, leadership, and outdoor skill building throu.. read more
Lassen View Cafeteria Manager Wins Award
Kathie Sardeson, the cafeteria manager at Lassen View Elementary School in Redding, was recently honored by the School Nutrition Association (SNA) with the "Heart of the Program Award" for her efforts to provide healthy school meals and enc.. read more
Fun Activities from Redding Recreation!
Caldwell Park Triathlon (http://reddingrecreation.org/REC_spcevents_triathlon.html) and Health and Fitness Faire for ages 5 – adult novice, Saturday, June 9th and September 15th. Triathlon Prep Camp (http://reddingrecreation.org.. read more
Free Healthy Cooking Workshop
FREE Nutrition Series beginning April 19th. Every Thursday for 5 weeks from April 19th - May 17th from 5:30-7:30pm at Cypress School. Free cookbooks, taste testing, and childcare provided. Come learn about nutritious, low-cost ways to feed .. read more
Anderson Walking Survey Results
Healthy Shasta, in collaboration with City of Anderson, conducted the Anderson Walking Survey in December 2011 - January 2012. The survey focused on walkability in Anderson and solicited input on priorities for making Anderson a great place.. read more
Walk With Ease
Walk with Ease is a multi-component program that includes walking, health education, stretching and strengthening exercises and motivational strategies. This evidence-based program is designed for people with or without arthritis that would.. read more
Free Diabetes Classes
These classes are for diabetics, their families and other interested individuals. A range of topics will be discussed during the session including: • Blood Glucose Monitoring • Complications of High and Low blood sugar .. read more
Community Teaching Garden - Spring Workshops
The Shasta College Community Teaching Garden offers a variety of workshops for beginning and experienced gardeners alike. Spring 2012 Workshops Getting Started in Your Organic Garden Saturday, March 10 - 1:00 to 3:00 pm Fro.. read more
New Sidewalks for Safe Routes to School
Lassen View School celebrated the new sidewalks along Loma Vista Drive on Friday, January 13, 2012. Through a Caltrans Safe Routes to School grant to the City of Redding and a partnership with Neighborhood Church, the entire length of Loma .. read more
School Bikeway at Lema Ranch
The McConnell Foundation has added trails and made some trails OK for bikes so that children at both Mountain View Middle School and Redding School of the Arts now have more bike and walk friendly options for commuting to school. Select Lem.. read more
Newsletters
Healthy Shasta's e-newsletter, Activate Shasta!, is emailed to interested recipients 3-4 times per year. It features easy, practical tips for adding physical activity and healthy eating to your busy day. It also includes information on local happenings and ways you can make a difference. If you'd like to receive our electronic newsletter, please subscribe below. Rest assured, we never share email addresses. Past issues are listed below.
Event Calendars
The following organizations offer free or low cost opportunities for physical activity and recreation. The links below will take you directly to their event calendars.
