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8A – Daily News – Thursday, October 14, 2010 First 5 and residents attempt reading record First 5 Tehama put its read- ing campaign into overdrive by spearheading Tehama County’s participation in an international world record effort to encour- age more than 2 million people to read the same book at the same time. Family resource centers and preschools throughout Tehama County joined the worldwide campaign on Oct. 7 by reading Ezra Jack Keats’ A Snowy Day to families who stopped by to take part in the event. At least 450 children participated at resource centers and preschools across the county, in addition to those reading the book at home. This reading extravaganza was organized to unite the com- munity while highlighting the importance of reading with children. "Reading to and with your children is crucial to their development. Young children who read regularly are better prepared to learn and are more likely to succeed in school," said Denise Snider, executive director of First 5 Tehama. "First 5 Tehama encourages all families to renew their commit- ment to read with their child. If you could not make it to one of the participating sites, read A Snowy Day – or any age-appro- priate book – to your child • Red Bluff Family Resource Center • First Steps Family Resource Center, Los Molinos • Corning Family Resource Center • West Street School Head Start • Antelope State Preschool • Bidwell State Preschool • Meteer State Preschool • Jackson Heights State Preschool • Columbia State Preschool • Olive View State Preschool • West Street State Preschool • Evergreen State Preschool • Gerber State Preschool • Los Molinos State Preschool Kindergarten Kindergarten • Gerber Elementary, • Los Molinos Elementary, • Health Service Agency, Drug and Alcohol Program • Alternatives to Violence Women and Children’s Shelter • Red Bluff CalSAFE • Child Abuse Prevention every day – they are never too young to start the habit." Various sites enhanced the event by offering interactive, educational activities, in addi- tion to reading A Snowy Day. Families who visited the First Steps Family Resource Center in Los Molinos took part in sensory play in the snow; a role-play activity that allowed children to dress up in cold weather items; and an art activ- ity. Each family who attended the event at this center also received a free children’s book and a healthy snack. Families at The Northern Valley Catholic Social Service (NVCSS) Red Bluff Family Resource Center decorated a snowman made of ice cream and learned more about the Play Time Pals pro- gram which meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Participating sites included: Program First 5 Tehama encourages all parents and caregivers to read early, often and aloud with children. For more information on early literacy resources and other First 5 Tehama programs call (530) 528-1395 or visit www.first5tehama.com. Art Association to exhibit at Dairyville Orchard Fest Red Bluff Art Associ- ation is assembling the works of 20 artists for display at the 13th annu- al Dairyville Orchard Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, at Lassen View School, 10818 Hwy. 99E. in Los Moli- nos. The association is a long-time participant at the festival, which bene- fits scholarships for local youth. The festival will showcase local agricul- tural products and pro- mote awareness of the county’s agrarian base. There will be live enter- tainment, food, crafts and a variety of other activities. Association members are especially enthused about using their new wire display panels that Courtesty photo Red Bluff Art Association members Ruth Myhre, left, and Oleta Tucker setting up the new wire display panels for a recent exhibit. make their booth more accessible as well as allow space for demon- strations of works-in- progress. A wide variety of media and styles will be featured, including oil, watercolor, pastel, The Chico Out of the Darkness Com- munity Walk is a fund-raising walk sup- porting the American Foundation for Sui- cide Prevention. There are more than 250 Out of the Darkness Community Walks taking place throughout the U.S. this fall. Funds will support vital research, education, advocacy, suicide prevention initiatives and programs to support those impacted by suicide. The walk will be 9 a.m. to noon, Satur- acrylic, mixed media and collage. Prints and cards will be available for pur- chase. Walk to prevent suicide set in Chico day, Oct. 16, at the One Mile Recreational Area, Bidwell Park in Chico. Registration begins at 8 a.m. It is estimated that each year, nearly 1 million Americans make a suicide attempt, more than 34,000 die by suicide and more than 20 million suffer from depression. Sponsors include Copy Center, Suzy’s Law, Sierra Nevada Brewery, Mr. Pickles- Red Bluff, Tin Roof Bakery, UpTowne Sealing & Striping, Cartridge World.