Good morning, Redding.

Following the disbandment of Toys for Tots in Shasta County, the Salvation Army in Redding is stepping up by keeping its Angel Tree program open longer and hosting a toy drive on Dec.

4 to help more families receive Christmas gifts. The group is also seeking 3,000 to 4,000 square feet of storage space from Nov. 15 through Jan. 3—filling a gap left by the disbandment.

Downtown Redding will host the 43rd Lighted Christmas Parade on Dec.

6 at 6 p.m. with a Christmas in the Wild theme featuring lighted floats, marching bands and Santa. The parade is organized by the Active 20-30 Club (registration for floats costs $50 for early entry and $60 generally) and float applications are due by Nov. 27 (nonprofit entry is $35).

On October 14th, Redding West Rotary awarded nine grants totaling $24,000 to local groups like little leagues, youth soccer, and community services — funds from the Taste of Redding event that also support scholarships and local projects.

The grants bolster community programs while the next event is set for June 14.

The Redding Civic Auditorium will host the 10th Annual Golden Palooza this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—an event featuring only golden retrievers—where owners join for a golden stroll across Sundial Bridge.

The Redding Fire Department said that open burning was allowed starting on Tuesday when residents could get a free permit online; residents had to follow strict rules such as pile size limits, a 50-foot clearance from buildings, and calling (530) 224-8777 after 9:15 a.m. to confirm safe weather conditions with fires extinguished by 5:00 p.m.

A PG&E gas main repair on Hilltop Drive has led to an extension of traffic controls between Palisades Avenue and Browning Street — repair work runs from Tuesday, October 14 through Friday, October 31 during nighttime hours from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and motorists are advised to exercise caution. Emergency vehicles will have access during these hours.

Data from Realtor.com shows homes in Shasta County sold at a median price of $360,000 in July—down 2.8% from June's $370,500 as single-family home prices fell 4.6% and condominium prices rose to $862,500.

Overall, recorded home sales dropped 1.7% to 226—totaling $97.2 million.

NORCAL GOLDEN PALOOZA

10 AM – 2 PM — Redding Civic Auditorium — Free entry — Celebrate all things Golden Retriever with a parade, costume contest, and dog demos.

Chris Tomlin Concert

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Redding Civic Auditorium — Tickets starting at $40.75 — Experience an evening of worship with Grammy-winning artist Chris Tomlin and The Heritage.

Homecoming Fireworks

7 p.m. — Shasta Meadows Elementary School — Free entry — Celebrate homecoming with a spectacular fireworks display and enjoy family weekend festivities.

HOPE ART FAIR

You are invited to the HOPE Art Fair at Donaldson Fine Art Center! Join us on Saturday, October 25th, from 12 PM to 5 PM for a wonderful day filled with food, local artwork, live Music, fun art for kids! Don't miss this vibrant celebration of art and creativity!

PMP Certification Training in Redding, CA

9 AM - 5 PM — Redding Business Center — $1599 — Engage in 32 hours of instructor-led training for PMP certification and enhance your project management skills.

Fall River Line Dancing Lessons

6-7:30 p.m. — Fall River Brewing Co. Brewery — Free entry — Grab a pint and learn some country line dancing with no partner needed.

The SSO Presents "Scenes — Music That Makes Us Feel"

7:30-10 p.m. — Shasta College Theatre — $5 - $15 — Experience a captivating evening of orchestral music including works by Tchaikovsky, Williams, and local composer Brian Bisetti.

International Fly Fishing Film Festival

7-8:30 p.m. — Cascade Theatre — Check event for pricing — Experience stunning fly fishing adventures through captivating films from around the globe.

T1Diabetes Strides Walk

10 AM – 12 PM — Sundial Bridge — $5 Registration — A 1.5-mile community walk to raise awareness for diabetes and promote healthy living.