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Passages Health Insur- ance Counseling & Advo- cacy Program (HICAP) is presenting a Welcome to Medicare workshop for those turning 65 this year or younger adults who will be entitled to Medicare due to a disabil- ity. As people get closer to Medicare eligibility, there are several things to con- sider. In light of the fact that Medicare's coverage is much like employer group coverage it's important to know what questions to ask: • How will my retiree plan work with my Medicare? • Can I delay enrolling into Medicare and not be penalized? • Do I need a drug plan? • Are there programs available to lower my Medicare health and pre- scription costs? The workshop is scheduled for 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, at the Red Bluff Community Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. in Red Bluff. Registration is required by calling 898- 6716. This free workshop is designed for "Boomers" and others who will be new to Medicare this year who want to understand how their Medicare bene- fits work. Family mem- bers or caregivers are also welcome to attend. People who are new to Medicare will be deluged with information from different insurance com- panies marketing their products. Tatiana Fassieux, pro- gram manager for Pas- sages HICAP warns signing up with the wrong plan, or not doing anything may cost new Medicare recipients thousands of dollars, and they may not be able to make changes if enroll- ment deadlines are missed. For more information, call HICAP at PAS- SAGES at 1-800-434- 0222. If your group or agency would like a workshop, contact Tatiana Fassieux, Program Man- ager, at 898-6717. And remember, HICAP does not sell or endorse any insurance products. Passages helps older adults and family care- givers with important ser- vices to empower them to remain confident in their ability to sustain and enjoy independent lives. For more information about Passages services go to www.passagescen- ter.org. Daily News – Saturday, February 22, 2014 4B Local Calendar Submit calendar items to P.O. Box 220, Red Bluff, 96080 or clerk@redbluffdailynews.com. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Red Bluff Frontier Village Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 645 Antelope Blvd. EBT accepted Greg Padilla concert, 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 350 Gilmore Road, sponsored by the Emblem club Tehama County Young Marine Drills, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1005 Vista Way, Ste. C. 366-0813 Weight Watchers meeting, 8 a.m., 485 Antelope Blvd. #N, 1-800- 651-6000 Corning Exchange Club Police and Fire Recognition Dinner, 6 p.m., Vet- erans Hall Tehama Tehama County Museum, 1-4 p.m., 275 C St., groups by appoint- ment, 384-2595 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Red Bluff AA Live and Let Live, noon and 8 p.m., 785 Musick St., meets seven days a week Al-Anon New Comers At Heart, 7-8 p.m., North Valley Baptist Church, 345 David Ave., 690-2034 Kelly-Griggs House Museum, 1-3 p.m., 311 Washington St., group tours by appointment, 527-1129 Tehama Tehama County Museum, 1-4 p.m., 275 C St., groups by appoint- ment, 384-2595 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Red Bluff Community Band rehearsal, 7-9 p.m., Presbyterian Church on Jefferson Street, 527-3486 English as a Second Language class, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Red Bluff High School Adult Ed building, 1295 Red Bud, 736-3308, same time Tuesday and Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Thursdays, free childcare from 9 a..m. to 12:20 p.m. classes in Richlieu Hall, 900 John- son St. Head Injury Recreational Entity, 10 a.m., St. Elizabeth Commu- nity Hospital, Coyne Center, Rusty, 529-2059 Key to Life, 6 p.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Suite 101, 528-8066 PAL Martial Arts, ages 5-18, 3-5 p.m., 1005 Vista Way, Ste. C, free, 529-7950 Red Bluff Senior Writing Class, 10: a.m.-noon,,Executive Room at Sycamore Center, 220 Sycamore St., 527-5762 Salvation Army Writing Class, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 940 Walnut St., 527-8530 Sun Country Quilters Community Service Group, 9 a.m. to noon, Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Suite 101, 528-1126 Sun Country Quilters Guild Meeting, 7 p.m., Westside Room, Community Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. 528-1126 TeenScreen Mental Health Appointments, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, by appointment, Youth Empowerment Services, 1900 Walnut St., 527- 8491, Ext. 3012 TOPS Club (take off pounds Sensibly), 8:30 a.m., First Christian Church, 926 Madison Ave., 527-7541 or 347-6120, visit www.tops.org US citizenship preparation class, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Red Bluff High School Adult Ed building, 1295 Red Bud, 736-3308, same time Tues- day and Wednesday Venture Crew 1914 meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., Moose Lodge on 99W, co-ed ages 14-20 welcome Women's Domestic Violence Information and Support Group, Spanish speaking only, call for time and location, 528-0226 Corning Alcoholics Anonymous, noon Monday through Friday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday, 783 Solano St., behind the church Bingo, 5:15 p.m. early bird, 6:30 p.m. regular games, Maywood Grange, Highway 99W just past Liberal Avenue, 833-5343 Narcotics Anonymous, and 7 p.m., 820 Marin St., 824-114 or 586-0245, meetings daily through Saturday, also meeting noon Mon- days Sewing group, 9 a.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 Spanish Adult Education, 5 p.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 Strategies for Success, Life Skill classes, 1:30 p.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 Weight Watchers, weigh in 5:30 p.m., meeting 6 p.m., Senior Cen- ter, corner of South and Fourth streets, Kayla Deihl leader Los Molinos Senior Dance, 7 p.m., Senior Center, Josephine Street, 384-2100 Gerber Gerber Union Elementary School District board meeting, 5 p.m., Gerber School Media Resource Center TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Red Bluff Alzheimer's and dementia support group, 6 p.m., Lassen House, 705 Luther Road, 529-2900 Childbirth Class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Community Hospi- tal, Columba Room, 529-8026 Cribbage Club, 6 p.m., Cozy Diner, 259 S. Main St., 527-6402 First Five Tehama, 3-5 p.m. Tehama County Department of Edu- cation, 1135 Lincoln St. Fun Senior Aerobics, 8-9 a.m., $1 per class, Community Center, 1500 S. Jackson St., 527-8177 International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, 6:45 p.m., Masonic Hall 822 Main St. 527-6715 PAL Kickboxing, 6 p.m., 1450 Schwab St., 529-8716 or 200-3950 Penny Bingo, 10 a.m., Community Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. Pinochle for Seniors, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 1500 S. Jackson St., Free, 527-8177 Red Bluff Derby Girls open tryouts and practice, 6:30 p.m., Tyler Jelly building, Tehama District Fairground Red Bluff Rotary, noon, Elks Lodge Take Off Pounds Sensibly — TOPS, 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 525 David Ave., 824-0556 or 529-1414 Tehama County Board of Supervisors, 10 a.m., board chamber, 727 Oak St. Tehama County Tea Party Patriots, 6 p.m., Grange Hall, 20794 Walnut St. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1932, 7 p.m. Veterans Building, Oak St. Weight Watchers meeting, 9 a.m., 485 Antelope Blvd., #N, 1-800- 651-6000 WWE self defense training for women, 5:30-7 p.m., 1005 Vista Way, Ste. C Corning City Council, 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 794 Third St. Dance with Juana, noon to 1 p.m., Family Resource Center, 1488 South St., 824-7670 Disabled American Vets, 7 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 1620 Solano St. Domestic Violence Information and Support Group (Spanish language), call for group time and location., 528-0226 ESL class, 9 a.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 Jewelry beading class, 9:30 a.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 Parkinson's Support Group, 2 p.m., Corning Health District, 175 Solano St. Pay It Forward, 1 p.m., Edward Jones, Solano and Sixth streets,824-4290 Rubes By Leigh Ruben Telemarketing scam targets parents SACRAMENTO — The Cali- fornia Department of Education (CDE) has received information today about a possible telemarket- ing scam and is warning the public not to share any personal informa- tion on the telephone with unsolicit- ed callers. Concerned citizens have been calling the CDE to ask whether the state agency has called their homes asking about the Prelimi- nary SAT (PSAT), a standardized test, which gives students first- hand practice for the college entrance examination. The caller asks for personal information, credit card numbers, and more. The caller ID seems to show the call is coming from the State of California or the main telephone line of the CDE. These calls do not come from the CDE. The CDE has contacted the prop- er law enforcement agencies to look into this potential scam. If you receive such a call, do not answer any questions and hang up immedi- ately. You may also file a complaint online directly with the Federal Trade Commission using the FTC Complaint Assistant, also in Span- ish. Hospice training offered in Redding Mercy Hospice has a 35-year history of offering comprehensive care for area patients and families facing terminal illness and loss, enabling them to live each day com- fortably and with quality and digni- ty. Mercy Hospice is now taking applications for its spring volunteer training class. Volunteers have opportunities to provide caregiver relief in the home; emotional and spiritual support for patients and family members; practical assis- tance — light housekeeping, errands; bereavement support and office assistance and a variety of other activities. Volunteers must attend the train- ing course, which begins April 3, and runs for six weeks 8:45-11:45 a.m. Classes will be held at Mercy Medical Center in Auditoriums A&B. If you are looking for a fulfilling, rewarding opportunity to help or would just like to attend to learn more about hospice care, please explore our Mercy Hospice volun- teer program. Call Mercy Hospice at 530 245- 4070. Completed applications are due by March 3. Medicare workshop for boomers Oh Snap! The Daily News wants your photos: Cute kids, Adorable pets, Inspirational sights, Any shot you think readers would enjoy You might just see it in the Daily News Send pictures to editor@redbluffdailynews.com or drop off at 545 Diamond Ave. in Red Bluff. Include a caption. Form W-2 missing? IRS can help If you worked as an employee last year, your employer must give you a Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement. This form shows the amount of wages you received for the year and the taxes withheld from those wages. It's important that you use this form to help make sure you file a complete and accurate tax return. Most employers give Forms W-2 to their work- ers by Jan. 31. If you haven't received yours by mid-February, here's what you should do: 1. Contact your employer. You should first ask your employer to give you a copy of your W-2. You'll also need this form from any former employer you worked for during the year. If employers send the form to you, be sure they have your correct address. 2. Contact the IRS. If you exhaust your options with your employer and you have not received your W-2, call the IRS at 800-829-1040. You'll need the following when you call: • Your name, address, Social Security number and phone number; • Your employer's name, address and phone number; • The dates you worked for the employer; and • An estimate of the amount of wages you were paid and federal income tax withheld in 2013. If possible, you can use your final pay stub to figure these amounts. 3. File on time. Your tax return is due by April 15, 2014. If you don't get your W-2 in time to file, use Form 4852, Substi- tute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement. Esti- mate your wages and withheld taxes as accu- rately as you can. The IRS may delay process- ing your return while it verifies your information. If you need more time, you can apply for a six- month extension to file your federal tax return. The easiest way to apply is to visit IRS.gov and use IRS Free File to e- file the extension. You can also mail Form 4868, Application for Auto- matic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. Make sure you file your request by midnight on April 15. You may need to cor- rect your tax return if you get your missing W- 2 after you file. If the tax information on the W-2 is different from what you originally reported, you may need to file an amended tax return. Use Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return to make the change. Find all the forms and instructions you need on IRS.gov or by calling 800-TAX-FORM (800- 829-3676). Native Plant Society plans March outings The Mount Lassen Chapter California Native Plant Society has the following activities planned for March. For more information, visit mountlassen.org. General Meeting, Wednesday, March 5, 7:30 p.m., Chico Public Library Susan Mason will discuss the impact of invasive plants on the California landscape.This information is also useful in taking care of your own garden. Yahi Trail in Upper Bidwell Park, Chico, Saturday, March 1 Meet at Parking Lot L — Diversion Dam, about 1.7 miles past Horseshoe Lake — at 9 a.m. Wear stur- dy shoes. Bring a lunch, water, insect and sun protec- tion. Hike the scenic Yahi Trail in a majestic canyon with spectacular vistas. We'll walk about 2 1/2 miles to the trail's end at 800 feet elevation, returning by the park road. The first mile is on a narrow uneven trail that must be negotiated with care. Call leader Gerry at 530-893-5123 for more information. Nomlaki Trail, Mendocino National Forest, Sun- day, March 16 Meet at Chico Park and Ride west lot at 9 a.m. Bring lunch, water, sturdy shoes, insect and sun pro- tection and money for ride sharing. The hike is locat- ed about 27 miles northwest of Corning. The trail at elevation 1,200 feet is an easy 3- to 4-mile walk rich with flowers, including scarlet fritillary, fawn lily and Indian warrior and. Call leader Marjorie at 530-343- 2397 for secondary meeting site. Spotted Fawn Lily and McNab Cypress, Lassen National Forest, Sunday, March 30 Meet at Chico Park and Ride west lot at 9 a.m. Bring lunch, water, sturdy shoes ,sun and insect pro- tection and money for ride sharing. We'll hike about 1-1/2 miles down a serpentine slope to a head dam on the West Branch of the Feather River for lunch. Under the cypresses are masses of yellow and white spotted fawn lilies, with penstemon and fritillary along the trail. The return trip has an uphill elevation gain of 900 feet from the river. Not recommended for small children. Call leader Wes at 530-342-2293 for secondary meeting site. Butte Creek BLM Trail, Bureau of Land Manage- ment, Sunday, March 30 Meet at 9 a.m. at Chico Park and Ride west lot. Bring lunch, water, sturdy shoes, insect and sun pro- tection and money for ride sharing. We'll drive east on Highway 32 to the trailhead at 3000 feet elevation. This is an easy three mile round trip walk along a secluded section of scenic Upper Butte Creek. Stay- ing close to the creek, we'll walk through a narrow band of streamside plants with a variety of flowers. Call leader Gerry at 530-342-5123 for more informa- tion.