Events
Discover events, activities and training for children 0-5, families and service providers.Tales at Turtle Bay
Category: Children 0 - 5Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Organizers: Turtle Bay Exploration ParkVenue: Turtle Bay Exploration Park | 844 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding, Ca
First Saturday of the Month | 10:30-11:00am | Included with admission
Join us for Tales at Turtle Bay, a special story time series presented in partnership with the Shasta Public Libraries! A librarian will lead a fun and engaging story session at the Turtle Bay Museum—perfect for young readers and curious minds. Come enjoy stories, imagination, and a little museum magic!
Cottonwood Community Library Storytime!
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsWednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Organizers: Cottonwood Community LibraryVenue: Cottonwood Community Library | 3427 Main Street, Cottonwood, CA 96022
Phone: 530-347-4818Join us for stories, crafts and fun! Young children with a parent/caregiver are welcome.
Introduction to the Power of Positive Childhood Experiences
Category: Parents, ProvidersThursday, March 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Organizers: Health Alliance of Northern California (HANC), First 5 ShastaVenue: Larry J. Farr Community Center | 4499 Main Street, Shasta Lake, CA 96019
Price: $0
Training Description
What if the Positive in childhood has a lasting protective and healing impact similar to the lasting harmful impact of trauma? The resulting science of health & safety outcomes from positive experiences is ongoing and includes strong evidence that Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) have a lifelong protective and healing effect that can mitigate the negative effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). The goal of this training will be to introduce the broader community to the PCE approach and why it is being implemented in Shasta County.
Presenter Bio
Carla Ritz is the Managing Director at The Montana Institute. With over 17 years of experience working coast-to-coast as a nonprofit leader, convener, early childhood and prevention advocate, and innovator, Carla brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her role. Before joining the Institute, she served as the Executive Director for First 5 Lake County in Northern California, where she collaborated at the county, regional, and state levels to reduce ACEs by applying the principles of the Science of the Positive.
Carla holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arizona and is currently pursuing a Master’s of Education in Organizational Leadership & Learning from The George Washington University.
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Navigating the Digital World
Category: Parents, ProvidersThursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Organizers: Shasta County Office of EducationVenue: Mercy Oaks | 200 Mercy Oaks Drive, Redding, CA 96003
Price: $0
The evening will feature a one-hour panel discussion moderated by Common Sense Media, bringing together local leaders in education, law enforcement, and child advocacy agencies.
Key topics will include:
- Brain development and screen time challenges
- Social media algorithms and their impact on youth mental health
- Navigating unsafe online situations
- Emerging technologies and online stressors AND MORE!
After the panel discussion, there will be dessert and refreshments to allow attendees the chance
to talk with panelists and each other.
Cottonwood Community Library Storytime!
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsWednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Organizers: Cottonwood Community LibraryVenue: Cottonwood Community Library | 3427 Main Street, Cottonwood, CA 96022
Phone: 530-347-4818Join us for stories, crafts and fun! Young children with a parent/caregiver are welcome.
KIXE Storytime!
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsThursday, March 19, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Organizers: KIXEVenue: KIXE Studio | 603 N. Market Street, Redding, CA 96003
Phone: 530-243-5493Enjoy stories, a snack, and crafts! Young children with a parent/caregiver are welcome.
Tiny Tunes
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsThursday, March 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Organizers: Bright Futures, First 5 ShastaVenue: Burney Library | 37116 Main Street, Burney, CA 96013
Tiny Tunes is for all children ages 0-5 who want to enjoy music, work on gross motor skills, and socialize through movement. Join us every Thursday at 11 am at the Burney Library!
Smart Lunch! Perinatal Mental Health Disorders
Category: Parents, ProvidersTuesday, March 24, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Organizers: First 5 ShastaVenue: First 5 Shasta | 393 Park Marina Circle, Redding, CA 96001
Price: $0
This 1‑hour Lunch & Learn, presented in collaboration with Postpartum Support International (PSI), provides an overview of Perinatal Mental Health Disorders (PMHDs) with a focus on the unique needs of families in Shasta County and other rural communities. Participants will explore the connection between PMHDs, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and the risk factors impacting perinatal mental health outcomes. The training will define PMHDs, core symptoms across the perinatal period, which includes the unique presentations of fathers and partners. Participants will learn evidence‑based treatment options and local and national resources available to support pregnant and postpartum individuals and families. Emphasis will be placed on increasing awareness, early identification, and culturally responsive support within rural systems of care.
About the presenter
Christina McCabe is a local doula and lactation counselor with extensive experience supporting over 100 families in Shasta County through trauma‑informed, family‑centered perinatal care. She is a social work student with a focus on supporting individuals and families impacted by perinatal mental health disorders (PMHDs) and substance use disorders (SUDs). Christina has volunteered with Postpartum Support International (PSI), supporting parents navigating PMHDs and SUDs through peer‑to‑peer programming. Currently, she serves on the California Chapter of PSI, where she is a member of the Underserved Communities Committee and the Training and Education Committee. She now provides specialized doula support to high‑risk and substance‑impacted perinatal clients in her community.
RegisterCottonwood Community Library Storytime!
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsWednesday, March 25, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Organizers: Cottonwood Community LibraryVenue: Cottonwood Community Library | 3427 Main Street, Cottonwood, CA 96022
Phone: 530-347-4818Join us for stories, crafts and fun! Young children with a parent/caregiver are welcome.
Cottonwood Community Library Storytime!
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsWednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Organizers: Cottonwood Community LibraryVenue: Cottonwood Community Library | 3427 Main Street, Cottonwood, CA 96022
Phone: 530-347-4818Join us for stories, crafts and fun! Young children with a parent/caregiver are welcome.