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MINERAL LassenVolcanic National Park is one of 37 national parks selected to receive a 2014 Active Trails grant from the National Park Foundation, the offi- cial charity of America's na- tional parks. Now in its sixth year, the Active Trails program sup- ports healthy living by get- ting people out and active in national parks through projects that help restore, protect and create land and water trails across the coun- try. These projects include hands-on learning, hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing, vol- unteering, and more. "Through the Ac- tive Trails program, peo- ple across the country are connecting with their na- tional parks, discovering more ways to lead active and healthy lives, and giv- ing back to the places they love," said Neil Mulhol- land, President and CEO of the National Park Founda- tion. "These grants are crit- ical to helping with ongo- ing efforts to maintain and enhance the 17,000 miles of land and water trails across the National Park System." On Saturday, June 14, Lassen Volcanic National Park will kick-off its Reach Higher Trail Challenge pro- moting hiking for fitness in the park. Visitors to the park can pick up a partici- pation brochure at any vis- itor station and start hiking to burn calories and earn a free commemorative ban- dana. Up to 200 individu- als are invited to partic- ipate in special Spanish language ranger-led pro- grams including free en- trance, lunch, gas voucher, and 7-day park pass. These special programs are of- fered each Saturday, June 14 through Aug. 30; reserva- tions are required. Call the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center at (530) 595-4480 for more information or to make a reservation. "We are thrilled to use funding from the Active Trails grant to help park visitors discover not only the recreation value of hik- ing to explore their national park, but the fitness bene- fits that come with exercis- ing in the great outdoors," said Superintendent Dar- lene Koontz. Since 2008, the Na- tional Park Foundation has granted nearly $2.4 million through its Active Trails program. To date, Active Trails has engaged more than 5,900 volunteers and 327 project partners who combined have contributed more than 30,000 hours to help promote, refurbish or build national park trails that were ultimately en- joyed by 331,000 visitors. For more information on the National Park Founda- tion and how you can sup- port and protect America's national parks, please visit www.nationalparks.org. For more information on the National Park Service, please visit www.nps.gov. TO DO LassenParktokickofftrailchallengeSaturday DAILYNEWSFILEPHOTO Bumpass Hell is one of many hikes within Lassen Volcanic National Park. Red Bluff Art Association named Betsy Larimer, an accomplished oil painter, as June's Artist of the Month. "Betsy is a delightful per- son," said Kathy Brehm, as- sociation president. "Her pleasant nature and will- ingness to serve is deeply appreciated. She is now managing our library, which includes a large se- lection of art books, maga- zines, instructional videos and other materials." Betsy was born in a ranch house on the Crow In- dian Reservation in south- eastern Montana, only a few miles from the Custer Battlefield. Her father was a cowboy and ranch foreman for a portion of the largest cattle ranch in Montana. "While Mom was giv- ing birth to me on a June afternoon, a major thun- derstorm was raging out- side," Larimer said. "I ar- rived three weeks early, so there was no chance to get Mom to the nearest hospi- tal, just over the state line in Sheridan, Wyoming, so I was born at home." Betsy's mother was a teacher and had many tal- ents: drawing, painting wa- tercolors, writing short sto- ries and poetry, playing the piano, and gardening. Un- der her influence, Betsy be- gan pencil drawing and wa- tercolors as a child. She at- tended an Indian school as this was the closest school to their ranch. Art classes were not an option; but, they used what colored pencils and chalk that was available. Betsy says that she remembers drawing with colored chalk on the blackboards for the vari- ous holidays. Betsy's family, includ- ing four siblings, moved to Gerber when she was in the eighth grade. There she at- tended Gerber Grammar School and Red Bluff Union High School. After graduat- ing, she worked in an insur- ance office for several years and then became an officer in the Red Bluff Police De- partment. She worked there for 10 years. After marrying her husband Cliff, they trav- eled and worked in many of the Western states, return- ing to Red Bluff three years ago. Once during those years, Betsy belonged to an art- ists' group that met once a week. A retired University of Oregon professor shared her knowledge and exper- tise at these meetings. "I never had any for- mal training," Betsy said. "I guess you could say I am self taught. Our friend the professor always told us that we were the artists and to paint what we wanted and what we saw. I enjoy drawing, and painting in oils. I would like to try wa- tercolors sometime, but I feel more comfortable with my oils. I am more of a real- ist; however, I do like some abstract paintings. My as- sociation with the Red Bluff Artist Association is an en- joyable one because the members have helped me to renew my interest in draw- ing and painting. I've been away too long." The association meets at 10 a.m. Thursdays at the Te- hama District Fairground, 650 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff. For exact informa- tion call 529-1603. ART ASSOCIATION Be ts y La ri mer i s Ar ti st o f th e Mo nt h COURTESY Betsy Larimer REDDING Join local writ- ers as they share stories, po- ems and all sorts of written treasures at the June meet- ing of Writers Forum set for 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sat- urday, June 14 in the Memo- rial Hall of All Saints Epis- copal Church, 2150 Benton Drive, Redding. The meeting will show- case Writers Forum mem- bers by offering the oppor- tunity to read up to five minutes from their origi- nal works. Upon arrival at the meeting, members can sign in and read on a first come-first read basis. Lim- ited spots for nonmembers may also be available. Critiques of the readings by members of the audi- ence are optional and will be provided only upon re- quest. Participants are en- couraged to give themselves a few practice sessions to help ensure that their read- ings fit the five-minute time limit. Then come and share your work and enjoy being in the presence of other dar- ing writers as they share with you. The public is always wel- come to attend. First visit is free. Donations are re- quested at the refreshment table. For further details or directions to the location, call 547-5303, or visit www. reddingwritersforum.com Writers Forum, a non- profit organization, was founded in 1983. WRITERS Writers Forum to hold a read-around REDDING Two weeks of events in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Sun- dial Bridge begin on June 20 and continue through July 4. The celebration begins with a sunset performance by vertical dance pioneers, Bandaloop, and concludes with the annual Freedom Festival on July 4. Bandaloop will perform around 8:44 p.m., sun- set, on June 20 and June 21. The performers will be suspended from the Sun- dial Bridge pylon for the 40-minute performance with accompaniment by members of the North State Symphony. Seating with full view- ing for the performances is limited and first-come, first-served and many ar- eas will be standing-room- only. An area map with view- ing areas will be available prior to the performances. Guests are welcome to bring food and drink; how- ever, food and drinks, as well as souvenirs, will be available for purchase from various locations around the bridge. There will not be ATM machines on site. Orga- nizers do not recommend bringing dogs and smok- ing is prohibited. Park- ing is also first-come, first- served. All trails will remain open, so guests may enter from Sundial Bridge Drive or the trail system. Due to the nature of the performance, the Sundial Bridge will be closed at 8:30 p.m. until the end of the performance. In addition, the McCon- nell Arboretum and Botan- ical Gardens will be closed until 3 p.m. on June 20 and 21. Turtle Bay Exploration Park will host its annual Solstice on the Sundial event on Saturday, June 21. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. on the North Plaza of the Sundial Bridge, where there will be sundial edu- cational activities, a spe- cial unveiling, giveaways and more. The Sundial Music Festi- val, brought to you by the Community Arts Endow- ment Fund at the Shasta Regional Community Foundation, runs Sunday- Wednesday evenings dur- ing both weeks of Celebrate 10 at the Riverfront Amphi- theater. Every night, music starts at 7 p.m. and the shows are free to attend. Members of Redding Improv will MC the event, providing enter- tainment during breaks with poetry slams, dance and more. Join The Indie Element and Redding Beer Week for Brews by the Bridge 6-10 p.m. Friday, June 27. The Quarry Patio at the North end of the Sundial Bridge will host 11 breweries, food from C.R. Gibbs and music by Wesley Jensen and the Penny Arcade and DJ RJ. This is a family-friendly event, hosted by Catalyst Redding Young Profes- sionals. There is no cover, but food and drinks are sold separately. Single beers are $5 each or sample six brews for $10. Join the Paddle Sport Community for a fun race and massive public float down the Sacramento River through the city of Redding starting at 10 a.m. on June 28. The Sundial Splash is a flotilla of fun and a pad- dle race from the Sun- dial Bridge boat launch to the South Bonnyview Bridge. The event is open to all paddle sport enthusi- asts in sea kayaks, canoes, surfskis, standup paddle- boards, outriggers, prone paddleboards, drift boats, rafts, and anything else you can paddle. There will be live music along the race course and lunch available at Reginato River Access. The Redding Civic Au- ditorium will host an eve- ning of food, music, fun and fireworks on the front lawn on June 28. An excit- ing night is planned with live music, dancing, a bis- tro village with lots of lo- cal restaurants. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. Gates open at 6 p.m. and music starts at 7 p.m. Celebrate 10 finishes with a bang with the an- nual Freedom Festival on July 4. The event includes food vendors, live enter- tainment, and the largest fireworks display in North- ern California. Admission is free, but arriving early is advised in order to se- cure a seat. 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