Thursday
Events
Thursday Night Market: 6-9 p.m. Farm-fresh produce from CDFA-certified farmers, food trucks and booths, arts and crafts. Broadway between Second and Third streets, some side streets and City Plaza. Rain or shine. No pets. Downtown Chico Business Association. 345-6500. Weekly.
Party in the Park Music and Marketplace, Paradise: 5:30-8 p.m. Paradise Community Park, Running in the Shadows, Fleetwood Mac tribute band. 5570 Black Olive Dr. Thursdays. Weekly.
Community
Planning Commission: 6:30 p.m. Chico Council Chambers, 421 Main St. First, third Thursdays.
Rise Up Singing Circle: 7-9 p.m. Compilation of Annie Patterson and Peter Blood songs for groups. Tunes taught, books lent, other songs and instruments welcome. Chico Friends Meeting House. Leslie, 891-0750. First Thursday.
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. Weekly.
Chico Seed Orchard: 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Pedestrian gate daily. 209 acres. Genetic Resource & Conservation Center, Dog Park, Tree Farm. No drinking water. Public/private parking, use and leash laws posted at www.tinyurl.com/y9w8c86c. 2741 Cramer Lane. 895-1176. Weekly.
SCORE: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.. Free face-to-face counseling for startup and existing businesses. Service Corps of Retired Executives, 1324 Mangrove Ave., Suite 114. Call Chico Chamber, 891-5556, to schedule appointments. www.greaterchicoarea.score.org. Monday-Saturday. Weekly.
Mount Ridge Singers: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Men, women sing for pleasure, performances. 6626 Skyway, Terry Ashe Center. Bud Vargas, 876-9194. Weekly.
Temporary restraining order help: RSVP to assure counselor availability. 10 a.m.-noon. 330 Wall St. Suite 50. 343-7711. For victims of domestic violence. Free. Sponsor, Catalyst Domestic Violence Services. 1-800-895-8476. Weekdays.
Medicare counseling: Trained, state-registered volunteer counselors assist seniors, adults with disabilities with Medicare matters. Passages Adult Resource Center, 25 Main St. Suite 202, Chico. Appointments, 898-6716. Weekly.
Food and clothing: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For Magalia and upper ridge residents. Seventh-day Adventist Church, 15204 Skyway, Magalia. 873-2513. Weekly.
Toddler Storytime: 10 and 11 a.m. Stories, songs for ages 3 and younger. Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave. Weekly.
Ridge Coalition for Peace and Justice: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Support, advocacy for adults, children victimized by harassment or bullying. 762-1333 or www.pctn.org. Weekly.
Preschool story time: 10 a.m. Durham library, 2545 Durham-Dayton Highway. 879-3835. Weekly.
Story Time: 10 a.m. For ages 5 and younger. Paradise library, 5922 Clark Road. Weekly.
Chico Air Museum: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aircraft, aviation, space artifacts and documents; outdoor museum (jet and propeller driven aircraft); research library, gift shop, speaker series, events by arrangement. Aerospace history of Chico and surrounding areas. Free, but donations helpful. 165 Ryan Ave., Chico Airport. 345-6468. www.chicoairmuseum.org. Weekly.
Chico History Museum: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. “Chico Through Time.” Two new exhibits: Historical Look at The Chico Hotel, Park Hotel, Hotel Oaks and a few others: Also “Mechoopda” exhibit. Suggested donation, $5. 141 Salem St. 891-4336. Weekly.
monca, The Museum of Northern California Art: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. ‘”Persistence,” an art exhibit featuring the works of 60 female artists from Northern California including the late Claudia Steel and Ann Pierce. Show runs through July 15. Admission $5; free to students & children. 900 The Esplanade 487-7272. www.monca.org. Weekly.
Chico Creek Nature Center: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Janeece Webb Living Animal Museum, Wednesday-Saturday. Exhibits, living animals, public programs. 1968 E. Eighth St. $4 adults, $2 children. 891-4671, info@bidwellpark.org. Weekly.
Hooks and Needlers Knitting Circle: Noon, open to all, Paradise library, 5922 Clark Road. 872-6320. Weekly.
Oroville Optimist Club: Noon. Friend of Youth community service club. Cornucopia Restaurant, 515 Montgomery St.. 589-5319. Second, fourth Thursdays.
Babies Love Books: Noon and 1 p.m. Stories, songs and bounces for newborns to 18 months. Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave. 891-2762. Weekly.
Gateway Science Museum: Noon-5 p.m. “Delta Grandeur” through the eyes and vision of photographer Rich Turner; inland river system and largest estuary on the West Coast. Entry free to members; $7, ages 18+; $5 ages 3-17 and students with valid ID; free to ages 2 and under. 625 The Esplanade. 898-4121. Weekly.
Gold Nugget Museum, Paradise: Noon-4 p.m. 502 Pearson Road. 872-8722. goldnuggetmuseum@aol.com. Weekly.
Chico Heritage Association: Noon-3 p.m. Volunteers help with questions on history of area, businesses, homes, individuals; research library. Donations appreciated. Garden Walk, 225 Main St. 345-7522. www.chicoheritage.net. Weekly.
After school story time: 3 p.m. Ages 5-9. 1108 Sherman Ave. Chico Library. 891-2762. Weekly.
Wii game time: 3-5 p.m. For 12-17-year-olds. Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave. Weekly.
Free dinner: 4-6 p.m. St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 5872 Oliver Road, Paradise. Neighbors Helping Neighbors free meal program. Co-sponsors First Baptist, Ridge Presbyterian, Paradise Assembly of God, Jubilee on the Ridge churches. Donations accepted, but not required. By application. 877-7006. Weekly.
Domestic violence support group: 5:30 p.m. Chico Drop-In Center, 330 Wall St. Suite 50; 343-7711. Weekly.
Habitat for Humanity of Butte County Board of Directors: 5:30 p.m. at Oxford Suite, 2035 Business Lane. Information, 343-7423, or info@buttehabitat.org. Second Thursday.
Catalyst Domestic Violence Services: 1-800-895-8476; catalystdvservices.org. Weekly.
Tai Chi with Pyramid Michael: 6-7 p.m. Free to Guild members. 588-0522. Norton Buffalo Hall, 6704 Chapel Drive. Weekly.
Clubs
Chico Optimist Club: Noon. Cozy Diner, 1695 Mangrove Ave. Larry Jendro, 533-1413, ljendro@msn.com. First, third Thursdays.
Chico Home Brew Club: 6-8 p.m. Sierra Nevada Brewery above gift shop, 1075 E. 20th St. The Home Brewery Shop, 342-3768, www.chicohomebrewclub.com. First Thursday.
Paradise Spinning Guild: 6-8 p.m. Free introductory lessons; spin wool and other fibers into yarn. Feather Canyon Gracious Retirement. Brooke, 519-1541. First, third Thursdays.
Annie’s Star Quilt Guild: 6:30 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. Raffles, community service display, workshops, business meeting. Masonic Family Center, 1110 W. East Ave., Chico. $5 non-members; free to members. anniesstarquilt@gmail.com. First Thursday.
Chico Grandmothers Club: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Potluck lunch, followed by short meet, raffle; exchange ideas for community service, visit, play gift bingo. CARD social group open to all grandmothers. Community Center, 545 Vallombrosa Ave. 343-0643, 345-2421. $5 year. First Thursday.
Retired Public Employees Association, Chico Chapter 77: 11:30 a.m-1 p.m. Luncheon meet at Manzanita Place, 1705 Manzanita Ave. $15 buffet lunch optional. Retired public employees and community members invited. 345-7563. First Thursday.
Chico Symphony Guild: 10 a.m. Supports North State Symphony and young musicians through fund-raisers. New members welcome. Members’ homes. 898-9736. First Thursday
Exchange Club of Durham: 6:30 a.m. Red Rooster Cafe, 9418 Midway, Durham. 876-7763. Weekly.
Chico Breakfast Exchange Club: 7 a.m. Kalico Kitchen, 2396 The Esplanade. Bill Morris, 342-7805; www.nationalexchangeclub.org. Weekly.
Butte Business Network: 7:15 a.m. Italian Cottage, 2234 The Esplanade, Chico. 893-4464. Weekly.
Salvation Army Home League: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Salvation Army, 567 E. 16th St., Chico. 342-2199. Weekly.
Writers Group: 10 a.m. Craig Memorial Church annex, Paradise. 877-4179. Every other Thursday.
LeTip Chico Lunch Club: 11:30 a.m. Exchange business referrals. 342-4229, letip.com. Mom’s, 209 Salem St. Weekly.
Sons in Retirement (SIRS), Branch 84: 11:45 a.m. Lunch, guest speakers, golf, bridge, hiking, fishing, newsletter, travel. No dues. Elks Lodge, 1705 Manzanita Ave. Jim Hertl, 897-0402. Weekly.
Sons In Retirement Bridge Club: Noon. Chico SIR members play Chicago bridge. The Lodge, 2750 Sierra Sunrise Terrace. Robin Thompson, 343-2953. Weekly.
Paradise Rotary Club: Noon-1:30 p.m. Network, plan community events, fund-raisers. 780 Luther Drive. 228-5913. Weekly.
Toastmasters, Hooker Oak Club: 12:15-1:15 p.m. California Northern School of Law, 1395 Ridgewood Drive. 519-3304. Weekly.
Chico Eagles: 3 p.m. doors, 4:30 p.m. Pack sales and kitchen open for snacks/dinner; speedball 5:45 p.m.; Bingo, 6:15 p.m. Door prizes. Eagles Hall, 1940 Mulberry St. Proceeds benefit local charities. Charlene Hefty, 518-7767. Weekly.
Speak Easy Toastmasters: 5:30 p.m. Willows Library, 201 N. Lassen St. 968-5038. www.toastmasters.org. Weekly.
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. Weekly.
High Sierra Model Railroad Club: 6-10 p.m. 3650 Morrow Lane. New members welcome. Joe Clark, 342-4305. Weekly.
Paradise Cribbage Club: 6 p.m. American Cribbage Congress Rules. $2 or $8 per session; first four weeks free. Paradise Senior Center, 877 Nunneley Road. Dennis Phillips, 873-2088. Weekly.
Chico Citizens’ Climate Lobby: 6:30-8 p.m. Education and promotions of solutions to climate change. Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave. 893-1855. Weekly.
Chico Toastmasters: 7 p.m. Learn to communicate effectively. Enloe Rehab Center conference room, 340 W. East Ave. 893-4464. Weekly.
Health, emotional support
Infertility Support Group: 6-7 p.m. Confidential support group helps create safe sense of community, comfort, understanding. Enloe Conference Center, 1528 The Esplanade. 517-1447 or 519-2268. First Thursday.
Brain Injury Support Group: 1-3 p.m. Chico library. No fee. 345-8328. First Thursday.
Parkinson’s Support: 2-3:30 p.m. Oroville Family Resource Center, 1720 Daryl Porter Way. 534-5519. First Thursday.
Passages Caregiver Support Groups: 1-3 p.m. Passages conference room, 24 Main St. Suite 202. 898-6729. First Thursdays.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Chico: Chico Central 6:30, 8 a.m. noon. 3:30 p.m. 5:30, 7 p.m. 1102 Mangrove Ave. Weekly.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): 8:30-9:15 a.m. Weigh-in; 9:30-10:30 a.m. Weight loss support group meeting. Grace Brethren Church, 355 Panama Ave. 342-9017. Weekly.
Iversen Wellness & Recovery Center and Med Clinic: ((6/28: Computer Lab open 9:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. 492 Rio Lindo Ave. Wellness, 879-3311; Med Clinic, 879-3974. nvcss.org/programs/iversen. Weekly.
Mom2Mom: 10:30 a.m.-noon. Socialize, learn about baby’s growth, development, breast-feeding, first foods, clothing, sleep issues and other topics. For pregnant moms and families with infants, toddlers. Feather River Hospital, 5974 Pentz Road. kristin.lemm@ah.org or 876-2518. Weekly
Narcotics Anonymous: Noon, Chico NA; 7 p.m. Candlelight meeting. Both at 255 E. 20th St., Unit C. 1-877-669-1669. Weekly.
Narcotics Anonymous: Noon,. Open (JFT), 2234 Park Ave.; 6 p.m. Free to be Me, LGBT meeting (O/TD), Unitarian Church, 1289 Filbert Ave.; 7 p.m. Chico (O/CL/TD), 2234 Park Ave. Weekly.
Yoga for Cancer Survivors: 1-2 p.m. Beyond Fitness Club, 7224 Skyway, Paradise. Kate McDonald, 876-7184. Weekly.
SAYes! Teens, Stonewall Alliance Center: 3:30-5 p.m. Group meets; social time, discussions of issues surrounding sexuality, growing up LGBT in rural areas. Ages 14-17. 358 E. Sixth St., Chico. 893-3336. Weekly.
Victims of Domestic Violence Support Group: 5:30 p.m. 330 Wall St. Suite 50, Chico. 343-7711. Also Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Catalyst Domestic Violence Services. 876-0397. 24-hour crisis line 1-800-895-8476. Weekly.
Overeaters Anonymous: 5:30 p.m. Meets at 1600 Mangrove Ave., Chico. (760) 518 6480 or 514-4610 (24 hour line). Weekly.
Pills Anonymous “Chico’s Got Hope”: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Big Book study/speaker. Open discussion based on 12-step recovery program, prescription drug addiction. Newcomers, loved ones and those addicted to other substances. 2341 Floral Ave.Call/text 624-0094. Weekly.
Overeaters Anonymous: 5:30 p.m. Meets at 1600 Mangrove Ave., Chico. (760) 518 6480 or 514-4610 (24 hour line). Weekly.
Transgender Stonewall: 6 p.m. Peer support group for all individuals, from those questioning gender role/identity to those living their authentic genders, plus spouses, partners, siblings, children, friends and allies. Stonewall Alliance Center, 358 E. Sixth St. 893-3336. Weekly.
Transgender Stonewall: 6 p.m. Peer support group for all individuals, from those questioning gender role/identity to those living their authentic genders; spouses, partners, siblings, children, friends and allies. Stonewall Alliance Center, 358 E. Sixth St. 893-3336. Weekly.
Celebrate Recovery Christian 12-Step Program: 6:30-9 p.m. East Avenue Community Church, 1184 East Ave., Chico. 342-1806. Weekly.
Al-Anon: Chico — 7:15-8:15 p.m. Experience, Strength & Hope. First Christian Church, Room 5, 295 E. Washington Ave.; Magalia — 6-7 p.m. Growing Up Again, how growing up in an alcoholic family can affect children into adulthood. Old Red Firehouse, 13734 Old Skyway. 342-5756. Weekly.
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