Events
Chico Wednesday Market: 7:30 a.m.-noon in North Valley Plaza parking lot, Pillsbury Road, adjacent to Sportsman’s Warehouse and CVS. Year around.
Southside Farmer’s Market: 2-6 p.m. Jesus Center Community Farm, 435 W. 16th St. at Normal Avenue. WIC and EBT.
Community
Blood drive: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. BloodSource, 555 Rio Lindo Ave., Chico. 893-5433.
Finance Committee: 8:30 a.m. City Council Chambers, 421 Main St., Room 1. Fourth Wednesday.
Missionaries to the Unborn: 9 a.m.-noon. 3100 Cohasset Road, Chico; pray for unborn children. 891-0427.
Temporary restraining order help: For victims of domestic violence. Free. RSVP to assure counselor availability; 330 Wall St. Suite 50. 343-7711. Sponsor, Catalyst Domestic Violence Services. 800-895-8476. Weekdays.
Preschool story time: 11 a.m. Stories, songs and craft for ages 3-5. Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave. 891-2762.
Janet Turner Print Museum: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Print exhibit on “Does Size Matter: Small to Large Scale Prints,” explores how personal visual perception is understood and utilized. Meriam Library, Chico State University campus. 898-4476 or www.theturner.org. Monday-Saturday.
Chico Creek Nature Center: 11 a.m.-4 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.
Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. “From Chico to China: The Life and Travels of Valene Smith.” Exhibit shows story of Chico State emeritus anthropology professor’s pioneering life as a world traveler and tourism scholar; photos, videos, artifacts. Based on her book, “Entry to a Life of Travel and Tourism Research.” Meriam Library, Chico State University campus. Free admission, donations welcome. 898-5397, anthomuseum@csuchico.edu.
Gateway Science Museum: Noon-5 p.m. “Masters of the Night: The True Story of Bats,” hands on exhibit explores the real world of these ecologically important creatures and turns commonplace myths upside down; photos, models and nine interactives, Also, “Explore Our Region’s Land and Water,” Butte County Department of Water and Resource Conservations; multi-touch state-of-the-art definition table, maps, images and more. $6 (18 and older), $3 children (3-17) and students with valid ID; children (2 and under) free. 625 The Esplanade. 898-4121.
Chico Museum: Noon-4 p.m. Two exhibits: Mikćʡapdo: This is Our Home, Here We Remain, tells the story of the Mechoopda, the first people to occupy the Chico area, and focuses on the Tribe’s heritage and history. Second exhibit, 100 Years of Chico History; 1860-1960 in photos and artifacts. 141 Salem St. 891-4336. Wednesday-Sunday.
Gold Nugget Museum, Paradise: Noon to 4 p.m., 502 Pearson Road. Free admission. 872-8722. Wednesday-Sunday.
Chico Heritage Association: 1-3 p.m. Office hours at old municipal building, Fifth and Main streets. 345-7522, www.chicoheritage.org.
Tech Users Group: 1 p.m. Learn how to set up e-readers, smartphones or tablet devices to download free library e-books, e-magazines and audiobooks. Bring own devices; beginners and experienced users of Kindles, Nooks, iPads, Nexus, or other devices; volunteers assist. Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave. 891-2762; ChicoLibrary@buttecounty.net.
Knitters’ Night Out: 5:30-7 p.m. Craft club, all ages. Bring projects. Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave.
Community dinner: 5:30 p.m. Salad, entree (choice of meat or vegetarian), bread, dessert, drinks. Magalia Church community hall, 13700 Skyway, Old Magalia. $5. 877-7963 to check menu.
Project Fatherhood, Gridley: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free peer groups for dads and father figures with children ages five and under. Snacks and monthly father and children play dates. Gridley library, 299 Spruce St.
California Protective Parents Association: 6-7 p.m. Mission is to protect children from incest and family violence through research, education, advocacy. Free. Nonprofit. United Church/Shalom Clinic, 1190 E. First Ave. Preschool building. 877-1195. Last Wednesday.
Circle of Awakening Study and Practice Group: 7:30 p.m. Chapman neighborhood Gompa, 689 E. 18th St. Ati Yoga, teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. 828-2589.
Sounds of the Valley Chorus: 7-9:30 p.m. Part of Sweet Adelines. Rehearsal; four-part harmony, barbershop style for women. Marigold School multi-purpose room, 2446 Marigold Ave. 343-5183.
Clubs
Christian Businessmen: 6:15 a.m. Kalico Kitchen, 2396 The Esplanade, Chico.
Paradise Toastmasters: 6:30-7:45 a.m. Develop communication skills. Cozy Dinner, 6371 Skyway.
Kiwanis Club, Greater Chico: 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. The End Zone, Cohasset Road.
Best by a Dam Site Toastmasters: Noon-1 p.m. Holiday Inn Express, 550 Oro Dam Blvd., Oroville. 589-1180.
Chico Network Association: Noon-1 p.m. Pour House, 855 East Ave., Suite 270. Professional networking. Sally Mendez, 893-6708.
Soroptimist International of Chico: Noon-1:15 p.m. Elk’s Lodge, 1705 Manzanita Ave. $13.50. 342-5992 or www.sichico.com.
Beginning Cribbage Club: 1 p.m. Learn or refresh. $2 donation to center. Paradise Senior Center, 877 Nunneley Road. 877-1733.
Paradise Ridge Democrats: 7 p.m. at Paradise library, 5922 Clark Road. Fourth Wednesdays. 877-5589.
Chico Cribbage Club: 7:30 p.m. American Cribbage Congress rules apply. Eagles Hall, 1940 Mulberry St. $6. 343-7218. Second, fourth, fifth Wednesdays.
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 The Esplanade, Suite 110, Chico. Meet times, locations or to talk to recovering alcoholic, 342-5756. www.aabutte-glenn.org.
Healthy Steps for women: 9-10 a.m. Healing class to help regain range of motion, increase flexibility, reduce swelling from lymphedema, promote positive self-image; sit or stand. All ages, fitness levels. $10 fee first class. Enloe Fountain Medical Conference Room, 251 Cohasset Road, Chico. Register, 332-3877 or 228-4753.
Al-Anon: Families of alcoholics. Chico: 9 a.m. Back to basics. First Christian Church, 295 E. Washington Ave., Room 5; Men’s Family Group, 7 p.m. 2412 Cohasset Rd., Suite 20, Chico; Paradise: 6 p.m. Center for Spiritual Living, Church of Religious Science, 789 Billie Road, building in back to right. 342-5756. www.al-anon.alateen.org.
Second Wind, chapter of Better Breathers: 12:30-1:30 p.m. meetings cover a variety of topics to enhance pulmonary health and all are welcome. Enloe Outpatient Center, 888 Lakeside Village Commons, Building C, classroom A. 538-9196
Narcotics Anonymous: Noon, 6 p.m. (women), 7 p.m. 550 Cherry St., Chico. 24-hour Hotline: 877-6361.
Iversen Wellness & Recovery Center and Med Clinic: 10 a.m. Chess Club; 11 a.m. Bipolar/Depression group; noon Beginning painting; 1 WRAP workshop; 2 p.m. College activity; 2-4 p.m. Group facilitator training. 492 Rio Lindo Ave. Wellness, 879-3311; Med Clinic, 879-3974.
Stonewall Alliance Youth Teen Group: 3:30-5 p.m. Teenagers who want to affirm that gay, lesbian, two-spirit, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth have value as they are. Facilitator Karen Kushner. Stonewall Alliance, 358 E. Sixth St., Chico. 893-3336.
Men’s Recovery: 3-5 p.m. Feather River Tribal Health, 534-5394, ext. 282.
Debtors Anonymous: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Hope and recovery for debtors, over spenders, under earners. Debbie, 403-7811.
Bariatric Buddies: 6-8 p.m. Information and support for those considering or who have had gastric bypass surgery; friends, family, support people welcome. Facilitated by Enloe Bariatric Program, Enloe Conference Center, 1528 The Esplanade. 332-7300. Last Wednesday.
Gamblers Anonymous: 7-8 p.m. New Vision Church, 1600 Mangrove Ave. Open format; spouses, family, friends may observe. 566-1596, 893-4610, 566-1596.
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.
