Events
Butte County Library, Chico Branch: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Annual Spring Bonsai Show by the Chico Bonsai Society. Attendees will learn the art of Bonsai and there will be displays and demonstrations of styling trees. The event is free and features a sales area, raffles and refreshments. 1108 Sherman Ave. www.chicobonsaisociety.com or Leo Martinez, 916-549-4018. Also Sunday.
Benefit pancake breakfast for veterans: 8-11 a.m. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee for $7 per person; free to children 11 and younger. Sponsored by Chico Post 1555, Veterans of Foreign Wars, at Veterans Memorial Hall, 554 Rio Lindo Ave., across from BloodSource, in Chico.
Fundraiser for UC Davis Children’s Hospital: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free entertainment by Chico Community concert Band and appearance, photo opportunities and autographs (11-11:30 a.m.) with Chico Heat baseball team mascot, “Heater.” Prizes available for a donation. Rite Aid store, 650 Mangrove Ave.
Farmers Market, Chico: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Rain or shine, year-round. Second and Wall streets. EBT cards accepted to use with redeemable market script for eligible food items. 893-3276.
Performances
Blue Room Theatre: 10 p.m. 10 at 10. Ten stories about awkward sex that will make you laugh, cringe, blush and leave you wanting more. Fundraising event for “In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play” which shows April 21-May 7. 118 Main St., 345-7441.
Birdcage Theatre, Oroville: 7:30 p.m. “Eurydice.” Sarah Ruhi re-imagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine; contemporary characters, plot twists and special visual effects. The play takes a fresh look at a timeless love story. Tickets $12 adults, $10 children. Runs through April 17. 2 p.m., Sundays. April 14 is Thrifty Thursday – half off general admission. Tickets available online at www.birdcagetheatre.org or at Air Cooled, Sweetwater Saloon, Miners Ranch Saloon or Oroville Sports Club. 1740 Bird St. 533-2473.
Wismer Theatre, Chico State University: 7:30 p.m. Donna Stone Breed Memorial student comedy and drama one-acts directed by senior theater majors: “Hidden in This Picture,” by Aaron Sorkin; “Starf*cker,” by Adam Pasen; “The Red Coat,” by John P. Shanley; “Mental Reservation,” by Roger Cornish; “At Home,” by Michael Weller. Tickets $15 general, $13 seniors, $6 children and students at University Box Office, 898-6333. Proceeds benefit Theatre Arts scholarships.
Theater on the Ridge, Paradise: 7:30 p.m. “Light Up the Sky,” Satirical comedy classic by Moss Hart, which takes an affectionate look at backstage foibles and frailties of the fascinating microcosm of the world of theater. 3735 Neal Road. Tickets $12 general, $16 reserved, $18 at door. Tickets at Fir Street Gallery & Gifts, Paradise; The Vagabond Rose, Chico; online at www.totr.org; Box Office 877-5760.
Community
Lott Home, Sank Park: Noon-3 p.m. Home tours; 1:30 p.m. “The Lott’s and the Durham Land Colony” with Rian Farley speaking about the Stanford family history and farming in Durham which helped fund the development of Stanford University, and the connection of the Lott family to the Durham Land Colony. Snacks available for purchase. All proceeds support the museums and programs. 1067 Montgomery St., Oroville. Information, Machelle, 533-4140.
Blood drive: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. BloodSource, 555 Rio Lindo Ave., Chico.893-5433.
Book sale: 9-11:30 a.m. Friends of the Library. Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave. Variety of books, magazines, videos, CDs, audio books; children’s books 25 cents, paperbacks 25 cents. 891-2762.
Stansbury Home tours: 1-4 p.m. Built in 1883 by Dr. Oscar Stansbury. 307 W. Fifth St. and Salem Street. $5 adults, $3 children 12 and under, free to ages 5 and younger. www.stansburyhome.org. Saturdays and Sundays.
Chico Air Museum: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aircraft, aviation and space artifacts and documents; outdoor museum with jet and propeller driven aircraft; research library, gift shop, speaker series, events by arrangement. Learn about aerospace history of Chico and surrounding areas. Free, but donations helpful. 165 Ryan Ave., Chico Airport. 345-6468. www.chicoairmuseum.org. Thursday-Sunday.
Chico Creek Nature Center: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Interpretive center for Bidwell Park, Wednesday-Saturday. Exhibits, living animals, public programs. Howard Tucker Exhibit Hall, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 1968 E. Eighth St. $4 adults, $2 children. 891-4671, info@bidwellpark.org.
Chico Museum: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. “Chico Through Time” exhibit: Chico’s historic Chinese Temple built in the 1880s; Chico City Schools and recreation of an elementary classroom 100 years ago; behind-the-scenes look at 1938 movie, “Robin Hood,” filmed in Bidwell Park; display of old police and fire department equipment; medical instruments used by Dr. N.T. Enloe and his staff at Enloe Hospital and photographs of historic Chico. Suggested donations: $5 adults, $3 seniors/students/ages 5-12 and free to ages 4 and under. 141 Salem St. 891-4336.
Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park, Chico: Tour home of John and Annie Bidwell, Chico founders. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. hourly, Saturdays, Sundays; noon-4 p.m. Mondays. Adults $6, children $3; 4 and younger no charge; cash, check or credit card. 525 The Esplanade. 895-6144.
Patrick Ranch, Glenwood Farm House and Country Store: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. House decorated in different theme each month; $5 tour. Country Store; art, books, jewelry, toys, spices, special holiday items. Visitors Center, 10381 Midway, between Chico and Durham. 342-4359; www.patrickranchmuseum.org.
Ehmann Home Museum, Oroville: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tours by maid in costume. 1480 Lincoln St. Colonial revival/craftsman home built in 1911 by Freda Ehmann. Admission by donation. Headquarters of Butte County Historical Society. 533-5316, 877-7436.
Butte County Historical Society Museum: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Donation. 1735 Spencer St., Oroville, 533-9418.
Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. “Fired Earth; Beauty and Tradition in Asian Ceramics from China, Japan and Korea.” Meriam Library, Chico State University campus. Free admission, donations welcome. 898-5397, anthomuseum@csuchico.edu. Tuesday-Saturday.
Gateway Science Museum: Noon-5 p.m. “Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body.” Exhibit includes more than 20 interactive displays and challenges to explain the good, the bad and the downright ugly about the human body and how it works. “Modern Farming — Land, Water, People and Science.” “Explore Our Region’s Land and Water,” Butte County Department of Water and Resource Conservations. $5 (18 and older), $5 children (3-17); students with valid ID; children (2 and under) free. 625 The Esplanade. 898-4121.
Chico Museum: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. “Chico Through Time” exhibit: Chico’s historic Chinese Temple built in the 1880s; a historical look at Chico City Schools and recreation of an elementary classroom 100 years ago; behind-the-scenes look at 1938 movie, “Robin Hood,” filmed in Bidwell Park; display of old police and fire department equipment; medical instruments used by Dr. N.T. Enloe and his staff at Enloe Hospital and photographs of historic Chico. Suggested donations: $5 adults, $3 seniors/students/ages 5-12 and free to ages 4 and under. 141 Salem St. 891-4336.
Gold Nugget Museum, Paradise: Noon-4 p.m. 502 Pearson Road. 872-8722. goldnuggetmuseum@aol.com. Wednesday-Sunday.
Free lunch: Noon-1:30 p.m. St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 5872 Oliver Road, Paradise. Co-sponsored with partner churches. Application only. 877-7706.
Peace vigil: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Third and Main streets. 781-4676.
Teen poetry and Wii Games: 1-4 p.m. Oroville library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. Last Saturday. Stansbury Home, Chico: 1-4 p.m. tours. 307 W. Fifth St. 895-3848. Saturdays, Sundays.
Colman Museum Centerville 1894 One-Room School House: 1-4 p.m. Weekends; appointment for groups. 13548 Centerville Road. Maidu, Chinese and mining history displays; special displays change. Admission by donation. 893-9667; email Colmanmuseum@aol.com; www.colmanmuseum.com.
Story time: 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Chico.
Spanish story time: 2 p.m. Stories, songs and craft for all ages. Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave. 891-2762. Second Saturday.
Upper Crust Bakery: 2-5 p.m. Acoustic Music Jam led by Steve Johnson. 130 Main St. 345-4128. Sponsored by Butte Folk Music Society.
Bingo: 4 p.m. VFW Post 1555. Veterans Hall, 554 Rio Lindo Ave., Chico. Bingo 6 p.m. 891-4513. Second Saturday.
Paradise Eagles Spaghetti Dinner: 6-8 p.m. Eagles Hall, 9079 Skyway. $5 adults, $3 under 12. Second Saturday.
Chico Contra Dance: 6:30 p.m. beginner’s orientation; 7-10 p.m. dance. Live music by Pub Scouts. Dances taught in walk-through then called to music. Partners not required. Chico Contra Dance Society. Finger food welcome. $8 adult, $7 members, $4 teenagers and students with ID. Children free with supervising adult. Chico Grange, 2775 Nord Ave. off East Avenue at Rodeo Avenue, near Henshaw Avenue. 877-2930. Second Saturday.
Clubs
Chico Running Club: 8 a.m. Noncompetitive, untimed run or walk, north side parking lot, One-Mile Recreation Area, Bidwell Park. All levels. info@chicorunningclub.org.
Paradise Senior Tennis Club: 8:30 a.m. Paradise High School. Nonprofit club for anyone 35 or older from l communities. First session free; membership $15 per person or $25 per couple per year. www.paradiseseniortennis.com, 570-2165. Second Saturday.
Christian Motorcyclist Association: 8 a.m. Eternal Riders Chapter. Cornucopia restaurant, 515 Montgomery St., Oroville. Second Saturday.
Rainbow of Kids Club: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Arc of Butte County. Patti Thomas, 891-5865 ext. 107, familyarc@yahoo.com.
U.S. Submarine Vets, Inc.: 11 a.m. Qualified past, present submarine sailors. Jokes, sea stories. VFW Hall, off Route 273, West Center and Fourth streets, Anderson. Second Saturday.
Chico Business and Professional Women: Noon-2 p.m. Farmer’s Skillet, 690 Rio Lindo Road (formerly Country Waffles). No-host lunch ordered off menu. RSVP or information, 865-5120. Second Saturdays.
Concow Grange: 5-6 p.m. Dinner. Donation $7 adults; $3 under 10; free under 4. Yankee Hill Grange, 4122 Big Bend Road. 533-7101, 534-0456. Second Saturday.
Car owners meet: 6:30 p.m. Owners of old cars, Chevy trucks, Novas meet in parking lot at Outback Steak House, Chico Mall, 1990 E. 20th St. 521-1902.
Daughters of the American Revolution: Noon lunch, 1 p.m. meeting. Guest speaker Arlene Arnold, expert on antique quilts, with information on their care and preservation; may bring own quilts to learn more about them. Elections for 2016-2018. Shelley’s Catering, 2565 Zanella Way, Chico Regent Pam Weaver, 877-7734. Second Saturday.
CalVET Ridge Square Dance Club: 6 p.m. Veterans Memorial Hall, 6550 Skyway. Beginners square dance class 6-7:30 p.m. Mainstream squares alternate with higher level skill square dancing, round dancing between square dance tips from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Ages 16+. Donn Thomas, 872-1962.
Council of the Blind: 343-6141 for time, location. Second Saturday, even months.
Health, Emotional Support
Alcoholics Anonymous: Chico Central — 6:30 a.m. noon. 5:30, 7 p.m. 1102 Mangrove Ave., Chico; Mom’s Alcoholics Anonymous — Noon, 5:30, 8 p.m. 2109 Esplanade, Suite 110, Chico. Meet times, locations or to talk to recovering alcoholic, 342-5756. www.aabutte-glenn.org.
Gamblers Anonymous: 9:30 a.m. First Christian Church of Chico, 295 E. Washington. Open format. 354-8534.
Adult Children of Alcoholic and other Dysfunctional Families: 1:45 p.m. Open format 12-step program. Chico Peace & Justice Center, 526 Broadway. 345-9572.
Stonewall Alliance Center: 10 a.m.-noon. Free, confidential HIV testing. 358 E. Sixth St. Donations accepted. 893-3336; www.stonewallchico.org. Saturdays.
Iversen Wellness & Recovery Center and Med Clinic: Open 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; 11:30 a.m. Recovery movie; 1:30 p.m. WRAP Procession. 492 Rio Lindo Ave. Wellness, 879-3311; Med Clinic, 879-3974.
Narcotics Anonymous: Noon, Open (JFT) and 7 p.m. It Works How & Why, open, 2234 Park Ave. Other meeting times, call 24-hour hotline. 877-6361.
Pills Anonymous, Chico’s Got Hope: 4 p.m. at New Vision Congregation Church, 1190 E. First Ave. (use kitchen entrance). 624-0094.
Al-Anon: 6:30 p.m. Families and friends of alcoholics. 2412 Cohasset Road, Suite 20, Chico.
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