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Monday, December 5, 2011 – Daily News 3A Local Calendar MONDAY,DECEMBER 5 Red Bluff Bend Jelly 4-H, 6 p.m.,Bend School, 527-3101 Diabetic Support Group, 6:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, Coyne Center, Columba Room 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 Wednes- day and 9 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Thursdays, free child- carefrom 9 a..m.to 12:20 p.m. classes in Richlieu Hall, 900 Johnson St. Fun Senior Aerobics with Linda, 8-9 a.m., $1 per class, Red Bluff Community Center, 1500 South Jack- son Street 527-8177 Head Injury Recreational Entity, 10 a.m., St.Eliz- abeth Community Hospital, Coyne Center, Rusty, 529- 2059 High school diploma prep class for adults, 3:30- 5:30 p.m., Red Bluff High School Adult Ed building, 1295 Red Bud, 736-3308, same time Tuesday and Wednesday and 3:30-6:30 p.m.Thursdays Key to Life, 6 p.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528-8066 Line Dancing, beginners at 9 a.m.; intermediate at 10 a.m.;Community Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. Masterworks Chorale Rehearsal, 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m., Red Bluff Presbyterian Church, 838 Jefferson St., 527-4203 Red Bluff Community Band reharsal, 7-9 p.m., Red Bluff Presbyterian Church, 838 Jefferson St., 727- 8744 Salvation Army Writing Class, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 940 Walnut St., 527-8530 Sons in Retirement, 11:30 a.m., Riverside Cafe, 529-5700 Sun Country Quilters Community Service Group, 9 a.m.to 3 p.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528-8066 TeenScreen Mental Health Appointments, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, by appointment only, Youth Empowerment Services, 1900 Walnut St., 527-8491, Ext. 3012 US citizenship preparation class, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Red Bluff High School Adult Ed building, 1295 Red Bud, 736-3308, same time Tuesday and Wednesday 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 Lib- eral Avenue, 833-5343. Dance with Juana, noon to 1 p.m., Family Resource Center, 1488 South St., 824-7670 Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., 820 Marin St., 824-1114 or 824-2090, meetings are every day through Saturday with an additional meeting at noon Mondays Sewing class, 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 Los Molinos Los Molinos Chamber of Commerce Holiday Mixer, 6-8 p.m. at Umpqua Bank TUESDAY,DECEMBER 6 Red Bluff City Council, 7 p.m. City Hall, 555 Washington St. Cribbage Club, 6:30 p.m., Rio Vista Mobile Estates, 527-6402 PAL Kickboxing, 6 p.m., 1450 Schwab St., 529- 8716 or 200-3950 Pinochle for Seniors, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 1500 So. Jackson St., Free, 527-8177 Playtime Pals Playgroup, 9:30 a.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528- 8066 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 and Red Bluff Landfill Manage- ment Agency, 8 a.m., board meeting, 727 Oak St. 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. Weight Watchers meeting, 9 a.m., 6 p.m., weigh- in starts half-hour before meetings, 485 Antelope Blvd., #N, next to Bud's Jolly Kone, 1-800-651-6000 Corning Corning Community meeting, 7 p.m., Maywood Middle School, 1666 Marguerite Ave. Corning Recreation Commission, 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 794 Third St. Lotto numbers SACRAMENTO (AP) — The winning num- bers drawn Saturday night in the California Lottery's ''SuperLotto Plus'' game were: 1 - 12 - 19 - 29 - 34 Mega Number : 12. Life lessons from a 2-year-old I gave my son and daughter-in- law lots of gifts when their son Elijah was born. But none has come back to bless me more than the Gift of Friday. Since he was six weeks old, I've closed the door to work on Fridays to care for and learn from my grandson. In these two years, Eli and I have explored our neighborhood looking for cats, dogs, bugs and birds. We've met neighbors we didn't know and found the skunk we knew existed but had never seen. We've played at the park, counted planes and listened for fire engines. Last week, we took a walk to the 99 Cents store to see if we could find anything from the movie "Toy Story." I was fully prepared to shell out a buck or two if indeed we could find anything. I figured it was doubtful, given the kind of store it is. But the most amazing thing hap- pened. Before we could even get through the door, Eli locked eye- balls with Buzz and Woody on a gift bag. I was surprised and reacted with great drama, which made him laugh hysterically. As we walked up and down the aisles, Eli made one "Toy Story" discovery after another. I would have never noticed the things he found, from photo albums to stickers, books, pencils, gift bags, cups, plates, cards, key- chains and other "Toy Story"-branded trinkets. The more things he found, the more I reacted, which only spurred him on. Here is where Eli and I are not at all the same: He didn't want any of these things. He just loved finding them. The fun of discovery became its own reward. I, on the other hand, have some kind of automatic response mechanism that insists that if I love it, I must then buy it. I learned a couple of important lessons from Eli last Friday. First, I don't have to buying all that stuff didn't seem to cross his mind. He loved doing more than getting. After a half-hour of treasure hunting, Eli took a ride on the 50- cent mechanical horse, and we walked home. On the way, between taking in the wonders of bugs on the sidewalk and trying to decide if it might rain, he said: "Ahma, that was a fun store. Go again next week?" You bet we will, Eli. Mary Hunt Everyday Cheapskate own things to enjoy them. Isn't that an amazing thought? And it goes the other way, as well. Just because I don't own it doesn't mean I cannot enjoy it, from afar. Second, often there's greater value in doing things together, than in owning things. Creating this little game, and then beating me at it over and over, provided Eli with so much fun and enjoyment, the thought of actually And next week we'll look for cars, trucks and any- thing green. And we'll count the cracks in the sidewalk and look for caterpillars. We'll laugh and run and count to 20. We'll enjoy every minute and make memories for a lifetime without having to buy a thing. Mary Hunt is the founder of www.DebtProofLiving.com and author of 19 books, including her January 2012 release, "7 Money Rules for Life." You can email her at mary@everydaycheapskate.com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate, P.O. Box 2135, Paramount, CA 90723. It's not too late to vaccinate When you see "Get Your Flu Vaccine Here" signs and banners outside pharmacies and in doctor's offices, you might think, "isn't it too late for that?"The answer is no. "Flu season typically peaks in January or Febru- ary and can last as late as May," says Dr. Anne Schuchat, Assistant Sur- geon General of the U.S. Public Health Service and Director of CDC‚s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. "We are encouraging peo- ple who have not yet been vaccinated to get vaccinated now." For millions of people each year, the flu can bring a fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle aches, fatigue, and miser- able days spent in bed instead of at work or school. However, you may not real- ize that more than 200,000 people are hospitalized in the United States from flu complications each year. The flu also can be deadly. Between 1976 and 2007, Special to the DN Festive lighting, windowsill candles and ornamented Christ- mas trees are staples of the holi- days, but these decorative items also pose a fire risk if handled improperly. In 2005-2009, on average, one of every 18 reported home Christmas tree fires resulted in a death, compared to an average of one death per 141 total home fires. Holiday lights and other decora- tive lighting were involved in an estimated average of 150 home fires per year during the same time. These fires caused an average of eight civilian deaths, 14 injuries, and $8.5 million in direct property damage per year. Here are NFPA‚s tips for safe holiday decorating CDC estimates that annual flu-associated deaths in the United States ranged from a low of about 3,000 people to a high of about 49,000 people. An annual flu vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months and older. It's available in two forms: shots and a nasal spray. The flu shot options include the regular flu shot, the new intradermal flu shot and a high-dose flu shot. While the regular flu shot can be given to just about every- one, the intradermal flu shot is approved for use in adults 18 through 64 years of age, and the high-dose flu shot is for people aged 65 years and older. The nasal spray vaccine is approved only for use in healthy people ages 2 to 49 years who aren't preg- nant. Anyone can get the flu, but some people are at greater risk for serious flu- related complications, like pneumonia, that can lead to hospitalization and even death. For those at greater risk for complications, get- ting the flu vaccine is espe- cially important. People at greater risk include children younger than 5 years old, especially children younger than 2 years old, pregnant women people with certain medical conditions like asthma, dia- betes (type 1 and 2), or heart and lung disease or people 65 years and older. It's also important to get the vaccine if you care for anyone in one or more of these high risk groups, or for babies younger than 6 months because they are too young to get the vaccine. Children 6 months through 8 years of age get- ting vaccinated for the first time need two doses of flu vaccine to be fully protected. If a child has not received his/her first dose, get them vaccinated now. For children who are 6 months through 8 years of age and have been vaccinat- ed with one dose, parents should check with the • Be careful with holiday decora- tions • Choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant •Keep lit candles away from decorations and other things that can burn • Use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory • Check the packaging; some lights are only for indoor use • Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections • Connect no more than three strands of mini light sets and a max- imum of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs • Use clips, not nails, to hang lights so the cords do not get dam- aged •Keep decorations away from windows and doors child's doctor to see if a sec- ond dose is needed. "Getting the flu vaccine is simple, and it's the most important thing you can do to protect yourself and your family from the flu," Schuchat said. Flu vaccines are offered in many locations, including doctor's offices, clinics, health departments, phar- macies and college health centers. They also are offered by many employers, and are even available in some schools. So next time you see a sign that says, "Get Your Flu Vaccine Here," stop in. Or, make an appointment with your doc- tor or clinic today. Visit www.flu.gov and use the Flu Vaccine Finder to find the nearest location where you and your family can get vaccinated. For more information about influenza or the flu vaccine, talk to your doctor or nurse, visit http://www.cdc.gov/flu, http://www.flu.gov or call CDC at 1-800-CDC-INFO. Christmas tree fires likely more serious •Keep your tree well watered. A dry tree can be extremely danger- ous. • Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Connect no more than three strands of mini string sets and a maximum of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs. •Never use lit candles to deco- rate the tree. •Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed. • Get rid of the tree when it is dry. Check with your local commu- nity to find a recycling program. • Bring outdoor electrical lights inside after the holidays to prevent hazards and make them last longer. For more information on NFPA visit: www.nfpa.org. What are you Grateful for? The wisdom of our We are Grateful for... senior citizens Coupon Seniors 55 & older younger generations on all New & Previously Loved Jewelry Good 12/3 - 12/10 40% off Tell us something your grateful for to win one of 12 Fantastic Prizes. No purchase necessary. One entry per person per day. 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