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6A Daily News – Thursday, July 4, 2013 Pastimes & Arts entertainment Peterson named Artist of the Month Barbara Peterson, former social secretary for Red Bluff Art Association is July Artist of the Month. President Kathy Brehm states: "Barbara is a very special person and wonderful artist. We are so happy she is a RBAA member." Barbara doesn't consider herself a professional artist, but really enjoys art for the pleasure it gives her, especially when combined with her other passions—gardening and needlework projects. She uses a sketchbook to record trips fishing with her husband Pete. She has also sketched scenes from their journeys to Michigan, the Panama Canal, and most recently, Mexico. She likes color pencil and watercolors because they are easily transportable. Barbara's interest in gardening led her some years ago to study and research the meanings given to flowers. From this she has created a number of greeting cards for different occasions. Members look forward to receiving a birthday greeting from Barbara's collection that includes a painting of the flower designated for a particular month along with history and information about that particular flower. Barbara did have an interest in art from an early age. She admired an aunt and uncle who were artists and also loved decorating for school and special events. Her goal for this year is to complete some of the paintings she has in progress. Being part of RBAA has encouraged her to try new techniques. She says that the Thursday afternoon drawing classes are such a valuable way to keep and improve skills. Also, it is very gratifying to her when family ask to hang one of her works in their homes. Barbara is enjoying being retired after a long career in nursing where she fulfilled many roles. This Weekend celebration in Weaverville The Weaverville Lions are celebrating the Fourth of July through Sunday, July 7 at Lowden Park. The Lions are hosting Paintball competitions Thursday and Friday, Destruction Derby Saturday, Kids BMX contest Saturday and street dancing Friday and Saturday. Concession booths are available at the park while train rides, tournaments in horseshoe, cribbage and arm wrestling are going on. Kids' Day in the park with the Lions is on Friday, July 5 at 2 p.m. A spectacular fireworks show is being planned at 10 p.m. at the elementary school by the Chamber of Commerce on Friday night. Traditional 4th of July anvil firing, pancake breakfast, and parade is happening on Thursday, July 4. A "Battle of the Bands" Street Dance will be on Thursday from 8 p.m. to midnight. For more Weaverville celebration information, call the Trinity County Chamber of Commerce at (530) 623-6101 or visit trinitvcounty.com. 4th of July at Whiskeytown included time in obstetrics in Hawaii, pediatrics in Fresno, home health in St. E's, staff nursing in Alaska and Fairfield, and teaching a certified nurse assistant class in Chico and Willows. At the beginning of her career she had the opportunity to set-up and head the medical floor at Lancaster Community Hospital. She and her husband, who is retired from teaching at Corning High, will celebrate their 50th anniversary next year. They have two married daughters, three granddaughters and one grandson. Barbara says, "They all, and sometimes our dog Greta, give me inspiration for what I choose to draw." RBAA, bringing art opportunities, education and enrichment to the North Valley, meets morning and afternoon, most Thursdays, at the Tehama County Fairgrounds, 650 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff. For exact information call 529-1603 or go to the website redbluffartists.com. Photo contest deadline There is less than two weeks left to enter your photos into the Nor Cal Think Pink Photo contest. Photos can be submitted online on the Nor-Cal Think Pink website at : www.norcalthinkpink.org and the deadline is midnight July 15. 6 Hour SALE 10 am-4pm 365 S. Main St., Red Bluff Wild Wednesdays 4pm-close $2 Bowling Burgers & Beer +more specials! See website for details www.lariatbowl.com or call The Fourth of July is one of the busiest days of the year at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Most popular park areas will fill up quickly with park visitors and parking will be limited. The use or possession of fireworks is prohibited at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. The Brandy Creek Beach is a very popular area. The beach will have lifeguards on duty from 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The parking lots, picnic areas and beaches fill up early in the day. The parking lots will usually fill up between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Once the parking lots are full, all vehicles will be stopped and may be turned around at the Whiskeytown Dam. Last year, Park Rangers stopped and turned around several hundred cars after Brandy Creek Beach was full at 11 a.m. The Oak Bottom area is an alternative to Brandy Creek Beach. There is a small picnic area and beach. The beach does not have lifeguards. The only campground open for general camping at Whiskeytown is the Oak Bottom Campground. As a reminder, smoking, pets, fires and alcohol are prohibited at Brandy Creek Beach, Oak Bottom Beach and East Beach areas. Please display your park day use pass on the driver's side of the dashboard of your vehicle. Day use passes may be purchased at the Visitor Center or at several other locations in the park. Please do not leave valuable items in your vehicles and always lock your vehicle. 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