Events
Laxson Auditorium, CSU Chico President’s Lecture Series: 7:30 p.m. Mary Roach, author of “Packing for Mars, “Stiff,” and “Bonk,” New York Times best sellers, combines scientific interests with her writing to address unique situations. She also presented a TED Talk. 400 W. First St. Tickets $25 adults, $23 seniors, $10 youth and Chico State students, at www.chicoperformances.com, University Box office, 898-6333.
Community
Gray Lodge Wildlife Area: Sunrise to sunset. 9,100 acres of fields, riparian areas, ponds, waterways; shelter for 300+ species of resident and migrant birds and mammals. Self-guided nature trail, seasonal guided tours, hunting, exhibits. 3207 Rutherford Road, Gridley. 846-7500.
SCORE: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.. Free face-to-face counseling for startup or existing businesses. Service Corps of Retired Executives, 1324 Mangrove Ave., Suite 114. Chico Chamber, 891-5556, to schedule appointments. www.greaterchicoarea.score.org. Monday-Saturday. Weekly.
Free Tax Preparation: Noon-4 p.m. For those earning $54,000 or less in 2017. First come, first served. For requirements and what to bring, visit Community Action Agency of Butte County at www.buttecaa.com, click on tax preparation, then Vita Flyer and Schedule. Held at CARD, 545 Vallombrosa Ave. 712-2600. Mondays.
Free lunch: Noon-1:30 p.m. Paradise United Methodist Church, 6722 Clark Road. Neighbors helping Neighbors, free meal program, although donations accepted. 877-5989.
Temporary restraining order help: 2-4 p.m. RSVP. 330 Wall St., Suite 50. 343-7711. For victims of domestic violence. Free. Catalyst Domestic Violence Services. 1-800-895-8476. Weekdays.
Human Relations Network of Butte County: 3-5 p.m. Promotes civic understanding to achieve a tolerant community. Stonewall Alliance Center, 358 E. Sixth St. Chico. humanrelationsnetwork@gmail.com.
Free Tax Preparation, Chico State University: 4-8 p.m. For those earning $54,000 or less in 2017. For requirements and what to bring, visit www.buttecaa.com, click on tax preparation, then Vita Flyer and Schedule. Bell Memorial Union at W. Second St. VITA2gmail.com. Mondays.
Fiddle workshops/Old Time Fiddlers: 7-9 p.m. Instruction, shared group music; all ages. Bolt’s Tool Museum, 1650 Broderick St., Oroville. $3 at door. 533-1413, 282-3205. First, third Mondays.
Clubs
Sewing and Crafting Group: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Material, patterns, sewing machines, crafting materials provided (or bring your own); all abilities. Firehouse Building, Magalia Community Church, 13700 Skyway.
Paradise Genealogy Society Library: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Library staff genealogists help beginners or newbies. Special appointments to assist out of town or others requiring special assistance. 5587 Scottwood Road. 877-2330.
Orland Rotary Club: Noon. Roundtable Pizza, 302 E. Walker St. Jim Miller, 865-3349.
Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. One session open to all. Bidwell Bridge Studio, Native Daughters of the Golden West Hall, 965 Salem St. 899-4096.
Paradise Eagles Lodge: 5 p.m. doors, 6 p.m. Bingo. $10 buy in; $5 additional packs. Bonus games, specials, progressive jackpot. 18+. 9079 Skyway. 877-8687.
Chico-Paradise Rainbow Assembly, No. 204: 7 p.m. Chico Masonic Center. Information, membership, 624-9795. First, third Mondays.
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG): 7 p.m. Stonewall Alliance, 358 E. Sixth St. Safe place for parents, friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to discuss personal journeys. First Monday.
Health, emotional support
Alcoholics Anonymous: Chico Central 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., noon, 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m. 1102 Mangrove Ave.; Mom’s Alcoholics Anonymous: Noon, 5:30, 8 p.m. 2109 The Esplanade, Suite 110. Meet times, locations, talk to recovering alcoholic, 342-5756. www.aabutte-glenn.org.
HIV and HEP C/STD testing: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. By appointment. Fees by eligibility. Butte County Public Health Department: Chico, 695 Oleander Ave. 879-3665; Oroville, 78 Table Mountain Blvd. 538-7341.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): 8:15-9 a.m. Weigh in; 9:15 a.m. Meet. Craig Memorial Church, Paradise. 877-4179.
Narcotics Anonymous: Noon (O/JFT), 7 p.m. (O/Q&A).2234 Park Ave. 1-877-669-1669.
Victims of Domestic Violence Support Group: RSVP. Noon. 1931 Arline Rhine Drive, Oroville. 532-6427. Catalyst Domestic Violence Services. 24-hour crisis line 1-800-895-8476.
Recovery International: 4 p.m. Support group focuses on symptoms, not diagnoses, of mental health and nervous disorders; stress, tension, anxiety, panic, mood disorders, fatigue, anger. Faith Lutheran Church, 667 E. First Ave., Room 6, Chico. www.recoveryinternational.org. 342-6087.
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group: 5:30-7 p.m. Small conference room, Enloe Rehabilitation Center, 340 W. East Ave. 863-7818, 343-3623. First Monday.
Ally Zone (A-Z): 6 p.m. Peer support, information, socializing for significant others, family, friends of LGBTQ+ community. Safe space to ask questions, talk about issues. Stonewall Alliance, 358 E. Sixth St. 893-3336. First, third Monday.
Celebrate Recovery: 6 p.m. Christ-centered 12-step program based on 8 principles from the Beatitudes; healing and recovery from hurts, hang-ups, habits. Bidwell Presbyterian Church, 208 W. First Ave. 513-1582.
Healthy Steps: 6-7 p.m. Activities to improve memory skills, eye-hand coordination, balance and strength. Any age, fitness level. $10 first class. Enloe Fountain Medical Conference Room, Fountain Medical Plaza, 251 Cohasset Road. Register, 332-3856.
Al-Anon: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday Night Study AFG. East Avenue Church, 1184 East Avenue, Chico. 342-5756.
Al-Anon: 6:30 p.m. Potluck and fellowship. 7-8 p.m. Monday Night AFG. Craig Memorial Congregational Church (Plymouth building), 5665 Scottwood Road, Paradise.
Al-Anon Family Group: 7 p.m. Paradise Ridge Family Resource Center, 6249 Skyway. 774-7807.
Gamblers Anonymous: 7 p.m. 1575 Bird St. Holt House, Oroville. 591-5584.
Submit calendar listings by email calendar@chicoer.com, fax 342-3617 or mail Enterprise-Record, P.O. Box 9, Chico, CA, 95927. Online calendar also available at www.calendar.chicoer.com.
