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 | Slice of Chico, July 12
06/27/2008
Downtown Merchants and the Downtown Chico Business Association (DCBA) invite you to Shop Outside the Box at Slice of Chico, Saturday July 12th. Downtowns annual summer sidewalk sale and watermelon giveaway begins at 9am. Sidewalks and storefronts are
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 | Movie Night Bunco Fundraiser, July 11
06/27/2008
There will be a Movie Night Bunco Fundraiser on Friday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m. at Feather River Senior Center located at 1335 Myers St. in Downtown Oroville. This fundraiser supports Free Friday Night Movies in the Park held in August in Downtown Orovill
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 | Chico Performances 2008-09 Series Ticket Sales
06/27/2008
Chico Performances Make-A-Series tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 1st, at 11 a.m. at the University Box Office. Single tickets go on sale starting Monday, August 4th.
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 | Lake Oroville State Rec Area Summer Programs
06/27/2008
The California State Parks would like to invite all youngsters aged 4-6 years (with an adult,) and 7-12 years to attend their weekly 2008 Summer Programs. These fun, environmentally educational programs are free. For more information or to sign up, call t
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 | Help for Local Fire Victims
06/23/2008
If you have just lost your home & the contents therein due to the recent Butte County fire or you have items that you want to donate for fire victims, please know that there are multiple resources for you. Im listing the ones that we are aware of as we
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 | Artoberfest Finalist in Tourism Awards
06/23/2008
CHICO -- ARTOBERFEST, an umbrella marketing campaign that receives funding from the City of Chico in the Tourism category, is being recognized statewide as a finalist for the 2008 California Tourism Marketing Excellence Awards in the category of Best Coop
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 | Butte Colleges Community Makeover Project
06/23/2008
In conjunction with National Make A Difference Day, Butte College is seeking proposals from individuals or organizations in Butte and Glenn for free community makeover projects. Now through July 24, Butte College will accept proposals for clean up proj
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 | Fabric Artist Fashion Show, June 27
06/23/2008
For a very unique fashion show, put June 27 from 7:30-9:00 p.m. on your calendar.
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 | Art in the Park
06/16/2008
The Downtown Chico Business Association (DCBA) is proud to announce that Art in the Park begins its 7th season this week at the Friday Night Concerts. Children will enjoy this free, creative outlet during the concerts each week in June, July and August.
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 | 5K Run/Walk, June 21
06/16/2008
This year, Youth Nexus applied for a $2,000.00 grant sponsored by Youth Venture to create a project that aims to make a worldly change. Youth Nexus, made up of youth ages 14-18 years old chose to create a walk/run to raise awareness of the genocide occurr
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 | Heritage Trails Picture Safari, Opens June 20
06/16/2008
The show, Heritage Trails, 2008 Picture Safari, will open at Avenue 9 Gallery on June 20 with a reception from 5-8 p.m. This group show, which runs through July 26, features the work created during our Spring art-making campaign, documenting many of t
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 | Each Saturday Oroville Farmers Market
06/16/2008
With our warm and dry weather, it is a great time to reacquaint yourself and your family to our local Oroville farmers market. We are extremely fortunate to live in Butte County where we all can benefit from the wide variety of agricultural and the smal
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| | Status Update on Red Cross Shelters
06/13/2008
(Butte County) Thursday, June 12, 2008 Over the past week, the Three Rivers Chapter of the American Red Cross has been pleased to partner with local emergency agencies and open Evacuation Centers and Shelters in Orland, Oroville, Paradise and Chico. Re
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 | Wine & Art at the Arc, Every 3rd Friday
06/09/2008
All are welcome to the Arcs 3rd Street Gallerys free monthly Wine Tasting every third Friday from 5-7 p.m. Come enjoy music, food, fine wine from local vineyards and unique art by local artists at the Arc, 163 East 3rd St. in downtown Chico.
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 | Military Friends Needs Names
06/09/2008
The Military Friends group wants to send every active duty military person from Oroville, or visiting Oroville, a free Appreciation Medallion, the size and weight of a silver dollar.
Please call us at 589-2033 with names and addresses of those brave gu
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| Industrial BBQ Cook-off, June 19
06/09/2008
The 46th Annual Industrial BBQ Cook-off, sponsored by the Chico Chamber of Commerce, is a new spin on a great community tradition. Join us Thursday, June 19 at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds for the Social at 5:30 p.m., the Cook-off and Dinner from 6:30-8:
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| Free Welcome to Medicare Workshops
06/09/2008
PASSAGES Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) is announcing its first series of free workshops entitled Welcome to Medicare. These workshops are targeted specifically to people who are going to be eligible for Medicare, regardless of
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 | Wildfire Seminars
06/02/2008
Come have fun and learn the recipe of success for living with wildfire from local experts at two free upcoming seminars. The seminars are sponsored by the Butte County Fire Safe Council, a non-profit organization.
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 | Blood Drive
06/02/2008
Be a hero and enter for a chance to win a trip to New York to see the All-Star Game, before they demolish The Yankee Stadium at the end of the season! Few people have been given the opportunity to be a hero or lifesaver, but when people give blood, that
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 | Free Butte County Brush Chipping
06/02/2008
Are you ready for the 2008 fire season? County residents whove cut brush to create defensible space around their homes, along their driveways and access roads can now participate in the free Chipper Program. This program provides another resource for g
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 | Summer Library Programs
06/02/2008
The Oroville Library has many activities this summer. Heres a sampling:
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 | Claudia Knaus Named Executive Director at Oroville Chamber
06/02/2008
The Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has found a new executive director, and they didnt have to look far. Claudia Knaus, a thirty-year Oroville resident and office manager for the Chamber for nearly three years, was named to the direc
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 | Patrick Ranch Threshing Bee & Country Faire, June 7-8
05/27/2008
The 7th Annual Country Faire featuring the 7th Annual Threshing Bee will be held on June 7th and 8th, at the Patrick Ranch on the Midway, located half way between Chico and Durham. Gates will be open Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 4pm. This is a $5.00
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 | Paradise Garden Tour, June 7-8
05/27/2008
The Paradise Garden Tour of 2008, presented by the Paradise Garden Club, Inc. will be Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 8 from 12-4 p.m. This is a self-guided tour of six unique gardens designed and maintained by the homeowners.
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 | Living History Day in Forbestown, June 7
05/27/2008
Plan now to be at opening day on June 7, 2008 at the Yuba Feather Museum and the little town of Gold Trader Flat in Forbestown. Your senses will thrill at the sights ofa by-gone era and the air will be filled with the delicious aroma of hot dogs, funnel c
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 | Hooked on Fishing, May 31
05/27/2008
The Kiwanis Club of Oroville is sponsoring the 11th annual Get Hooked on Fishing
Not on Drugs event on Saturday May 31, 2008. This fun filled morning at Bedrock Park is free and open to children age fourteen and younger.
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 | New Fountain Installed in Downtown Oroville
05/19/2008
Downtown Oroville had a new drinking fountain installed at the corner of Bird and Myers St. This project reflects the latest in cooperation amongst many groups of people interested in improving the downtown shopping district.
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 | Shuberts Named in Top 4
05/19/2008
Shuberts Ice Cream & Candy, at 178 E. 7th Street in Downtown Chico, has just been named one of the top 4 finalists in Good Morning Americas Best Scoops Challenge. Check out the link for more info: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=4635848&page=1.
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 | Bangor Community Yard Sale, May 31
05/19/2008
The 9th Annual Bangor Community Yard Sale will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bangor Park in Bangor (on the Oro Bangor Highway). The event is sponsored by the Bangor Womens Improvement Club and the Bangor Community Park Association.
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 | Treasures of the Turner, Now through May 25
05/13/2008
The 10-month long Treasures of the Turner exhibits at the Chico Museum, the largest showing ever of works from the Janet Turner Print Museums extensive art collection, ends in late May with a final exhibit reflecting Janet Turners legendary role as an a
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 | American Red Cross Honors Butte County Heroes
05/13/2008
The American Red Cross Three Rivers Chapter is pleased to announce the selection of twelve local heroes who will be honored during the Chapters Black Tie Dinner May 16, 2008.
As a community leader in emergency preparedness, prevention and response, th
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 | State Skateboard Competition, May 17
05/13/2008
The United Skateboard Federations California Amateur Skateboard League (CASL) is coming to Oroville May 17th from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Bedrock Bike and Skate Park on Feather River Blvd in Oroville. For More information about CASL see http://www.caslusf.com
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 | Friday Night Concerts in Chico
05/13/2008
Downtown Chico will kick off the 31st Annual Friday Night Concert series Friday, May 9th. Located in the spectacular City Plaza, the newly remodeled venue has an exciting water feature, impressive bandstand, restroom facilities and plenty of seating. Th
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 | Butte College Wins National Award for Sustainability Efforts
05/05/2008
Reston, VA (April 8) Butte College in Oroville, California has been named the Grand Prize Winner in the National Wildlife Federations Chill Out: Campus Solutions to Global Warming nationwide competition. This award program honors the U.S. schools that
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 | Teddy Bears Needed!
05/05/2008
The Traci Bear program needs to collect 100 teddy bears to be distributed to children who are at UC Davis Medical Center this month. The bears can be any shape, size, or color, but must be new with their tags still attached.
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| | ECJ Productions Opens with Mary, Mary, May 15-17
05/05/2008
An exciting, new theatre production company in Oroville is debuting with the romantic comedy, Mary, Mary. Performances of this comedy, which originally had 1,500 Broadway performances, will be May 15-17 and again June 19-21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Veteran
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| | Orovilles Feather Fiesta Days, Now-March 11
05/05/2008
There are a host of events during this annual nine-day eventeverything from quilt, car and craft shows to Ishi Gathering/Seminar and Art in the Park. Three of those events were featured on the front page of the April 29 edition of The Digger.
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 | First Friday in Oroville Begins May 2
04/28/2008
Downtown Oroville businesses will be open later than usual the first Friday of each month beginning May 2nd. This exciting new venture is sponsored by the Oroville Downtown Business Association and has over 40 stores participating by staying open until 7
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 | Ishi Gathering & Seminar, May 8, 9, & 10
04/28/2008
The seventh annual ISHI Gathering and Seminar, a celebration of the discovery of a Native wild Indian who walked out of the Sierra foothills into Oroville in 1911 is scheduled for May 8, 9, and 10.
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 | Gold Rush Car Show, May 10
04/28/2008
Oro Dam Cruisers will be sponsoring the Gold Rush Car Show on Saturday, May 10th in Orovilles historic downtown area. Thats Feather Fiesta Days weekend, which features cars, music, food, parade, quilt show, chili cook-off, craft fair in Sank Park, St.
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| Quilt Guild Show, May 10 & 11
04/28/2008
Oroville Piecemakers Quilt Guild is hard at work readying for the May 10th and 11th quilt show at the Municipal Auditorium on Myers St. in downtown Oroville. Co-chairs, Colleen Grogan and Jan Framer have been working very hard to make sure this is an eve
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 | New Benches for Downtown Oroville
04/21/2008
The Oroville Downtown Business Association (ODBA) Beautification Committee has acquired new benches for the downtown area. These benches will replace the existing benches and give a touch of nostalgia.
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 | Spring Mud & Crawl at Surplus City, April 26 & 27
04/21/2008
The 2nd Annual Surplus City Spring Mud & Crawl, sponsored by Surplus City, C-J Jeep.com, Feather River Rock Crawlers and Gridley Country Ford-Mercury, will be packed full of thrills, chills and spills when daring drivers from all over the North State comp
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 | Garden Club Designer Luncheon, April 26
04/21/2008
The Designers Luncheon will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 10:00 AM at the Depot.
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 | PAWS 7th Annual Poker Walk, April 26
04/21/2008
April 26th is the date to come and join the PAWS (Promotion of Animal Welfare Society) of Butte County annual Poker Walk.
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 | Taste of the Foothills Tour, April 19
04/14/2008
Spend Saturday afternoon, April 19 touring local wineries and premium olive oil producers and enjoying other local foods and attractions, followed by a rustic Italian dinner and a Chinese raffle. Choose from the Northern or Southern Tour. Transportation
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 | The Music Man, April 18-27
04/14/2008
Professor Harold Hill sings We got trouble in Meredith Willsons Music Man and in so doing incites a small town to buy a boys band and save the town from pool.
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 | Arc Emporium Ribbon Cutting, April 17
04/14/2008
Everyone is welcome to join the Arc of Butte County in celebration of our new Oroville facility The Arc Emporium at the official Ribbon Cutting Thursday, April 17th from 5:30-7pm.
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 | National Library Week, April 14-18
04/14/2008
Oroville Branch Library is Planning the following events:
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| | History in Your Hands Announces April Program
04/07/2008
Bolts Antique Tool Museums History in Your Hands series continues with The Great American Dust Bowl being the topic for the month of April. Sessions are every Saturday from 10 a.m.-Noon.
The sessions are limited to 20 people and cost $2 per sessio
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 | YMCAs Healthy Kids Day, April 12
04/07/2008
Oroville area residents, please join us for a public meeting April 10th, 2008 at 6:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, 1735 Montgomery Street, to discuss the final stages and adoption of the City of Orovilles Development Code Update.
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 | Oroville Public Meeting, April 10
04/07/2008
The YMCA is gearing up for its annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 12th. Many of activities will be available for the whole family to learn about a variety of ways to put play in their day. This free event will run rain or shine and includes fun, e
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 | Oroville Business Showcase, April 9
03/31/2008
The Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Feather River Recreation and Park District and City of Oroville, is proud to present the Oroville Business Showcase 2008. Scheduled for Wed., April 9 at the Municipal Auditorium, the all-day e
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 | Wildflower Festival, April 5 & 6
03/31/2008
The California Dept. of Fish and Game has brought a Nature Festival to Oroville! On Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6, the Feather River Recreation and Park District will sponsor the first annual Oroville Wildflower and Nature Festival.
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 | State Theatres 80th Birthday Celebration, April 5
03/31/2008
The STATE THEATRE, which has been an integral part of downtown Oroville since it was dedicated on April 7, 1928, will turn 80 years old next month.
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 | Chicos Thursday Night Market Kicks Off April 3
03/31/2008
Explore Downtown Chicos Thursday Night Market farm-fresh produce, delicious food, arts and crafts, and live entertainment. Kicking off its 12th season on April 3rd, the market is held weekly from 6-9pm through September. Located on Broadway from 2nd to
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 | Be a PAL!
03/24/2008
Be a PAL! Work with a child to strengthen his or her reading and basic skills. Your desire to help and just an hour or two of your time each week can make a big difference!
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 | Palermo Talent Show
03/24/2008
This years Palermo Talent Show was great fun! Put it on your calendar for next year.
It was held Saturday, March 8 at the Palermo School. There were so many volunteers, it would be difficult to name them all. Guest appearances from past winners and
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 | Butte County Youth Nexus Wins National Award
03/24/2008
Butte County Youth Nexus is one of four programs in the nation to be awarded the 2007 National Exemplary Award for Innovative Substance Abuse Prevention Program.
Youth Nexus is a youth council made up of students throughout Butte County, who are 15-20 ye
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 | Rotary Speech Contest
03/15/2008
On Monday March 10th the Oroville Rotary Club hosted their annual Rotary Speech Contest. This year, six Las Plumas High School students, ranging in grades nine through twelve, competed for first place and the right to continue on to the next level. This y
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 | Springfest Hip Hop Showcase, March 29
03/15/2008
In the last year, Hip-Hop shows have been popping up throughout the North Valley, and Saturday, March 29 at 7 p.m. the phenomenon comes to Oroville. Hosted by the Thermalito Grange and presented by Mobile Music Records, this event will feature rap acts f
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 | Donate Blood & Get a Free Pizza, March 19
03/15/2008
From 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Wednesday March 19 you can donate blood at the Oroville Association of Realtors office at 1835 Robinson Street. All participants receive a coupon for a FREE personal, one-topping pizza from Round Table Pizza!
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| | Shoes That Fit
03/11/2008
Join Hobbie Auto Center and Nelsonâs Footwear by donating during the fourth annual shoe and sock drive now through March 31 to benefit the Oroville Police Departmentâs Shoes That Fit program.
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| | Home, Garden & Antique Show, March 15-16
03/11/2008
On Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., is the 22nd Annual Soroptimist Home, Garden, & Antique Show at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. This year will feature North State companies offering âGreenâ products and services.
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| | Marcel Duchamp Art Exhibit, March 12-April 27
03/11/2008
The exhibition âMarcel Duchamp: About the Large Glass and Related Worksâ will be held at The Turner at The Chico Museum, March 12 to April 27, 2008. Subtitled, âQuestioning Artâs Production, Function, and Reception - Lessons from Marcel Duchamp,â
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| | Fiddlers Day & State Fiddle Championships, March 13-15
03/11/2008
Thursday, March 13 will be Fiddlers Day in downtown Oroville. From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. there will be fiddle music, along with lots of crafts and food.
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| | Arc Emporium Now Open in Oroville
03/11/2008
The Arc of Butte County is excited to announce the opening of a new facility in Oroville, âThe Arc Emporiumâ.
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| | Antique Bottle, Jar, & Insulator Show/Sale in Chico, March 7 & 8
03/11/2008
The Bidwell Bottle Club of Chico is holding its 42nd annual show and sale at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. Over 60 dealers will have a huge variety of bottles, fruit jars, insulators and related items for sale along with antiques and collectibles of all
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| | âLoved to Piecesâ
03/11/2008
The childrenâs book collection at the Oroville Branch Library is loved and enjoyed by so many children that books end up being worn to the point of needing replacementâquite literally âLoved to Pieces.â
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| | âMilitary Friendsâ Need Names, Not Money
03/11/2008
A group of local friends got together and felt something should be done to let our active military personnel know they are appreciated. These brave men and women leave their family, their friends, their homes, and their communities to serve their country
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| | Environmental Activist to Give Free Talk February 27 in Chico
03/11/2008
New environmental programs continue to emerge around CSU, Chicoâs campus. From A.S. Recycling to compost training to EARC programs, CSU, Chico is adapting to the sustainability trend.
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| | âOnce More with Feelingâ at Birdcage Theatre February 22-Mar
03/11/2008
Birdcage Theatre is excited to announce that our next production, âOnce More, with Feeling,â which opens on February 22, will star two professional actors from Hungary. Leila Krusch and Laszlo Szontagh have the leading roles in this sophisticated com
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| | California Nut Festival, February 21-24
03/11/2008
The California Nut Festival is a comprehensive community-based festival of everything imaginable that is related to nuts. View âem on the trees, eat âem by the handfuls, and study âem for the benefits. The festival is four days of interesting even
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| | âClean Comedy,â February 23
03/11/2008
The poster for this event reads, âWho is Teresa Roberts Logan, and why does God think sheâs so funny?â You can find out the answer to that by showing up at the Oroville State Theater at 7:30 p.m. on February 23.
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| | âHistory in Your Handsâ Begins February 16
03/11/2008
âHistory in Your Handsâ an exciting new outreach program is being presented at Boltâs Antique Tool Museum. The aim of the program is to bring to life the role of tools in the march of progress that we take for granted. Trains, planes, and automobi
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| | North State Symphony Plays in Oroville, February 15
03/11/2008
Do you want to hear something special? Then attend the North State Symphony at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 15 at Orovilleâs State Theater, 1489 Myers Street in historic downtown Oroville.
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| | Tooth Fairy Teaches Kids About Healthy Teeth
03/11/2008
Feb.13 the Tooth Fairy and Butte County Public Health Department will visit Oroville Gymnastics Academyâs preschool class to teach children the importance of healthy teeth in recognition of National Childrenâs Dental Health Month.
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| | Medicare Advantage Plans Open Enrollment Ends March 31
03/11/2008
PASSAGESâ Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) wants to alert seniors and adults with disabilities who have Medicare that the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) for Medicare health plans known as Medicare Advantage has just begun and will en
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| | Chicoâs Friday Night Concerts Accepting 2008 Band Applications
03/11/2008
Band applications are now being accepted for Chicoâs 2008 Friday Night Concert series. These events are free on Fridays from 7-8:30 p.m., and will take place from May 9-September 16 at the City Plaza in Downtown Chico.
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| | State Parks Seek Volunteers
03/11/2008
California State Parks at Lake Oroville needs interesting people to staff our information counter, greet visitors from around the world, teach local history, or share natureâs wonders to our young people!
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| | Rotary Round-Up Dinner & Dance, February 9
03/11/2008
The 22nd Annual Rotary Round-Up brings back âSweethearts of the Rodeoâ to the sounds of Cottonwood on Saturday, February 9th for the big annual Rotary dinner/dance.
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| | Dan Elsterâs Stunning Wildlife Photography, Now-February 16
03/11/2008
This stunning exhibition is featured at the Vagabond Rose Gallery & Custom Framing, located at 236 Main Street in downtown Chico.
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| | Mardi Gras Madness Hits Chamberâs Annual Dinner, February 1
03/11/2008
New Yearâs Eve may have passed, but donât put away your dancing shoes just yet. Get ready for Mardi Gras Madness! The 2008 Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner.
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| | Volunteers Needed for Butte County Literacy Services
03/11/2008
Volunteer to help an adult learn to read or be a PAL by working with a child to strengthen his or her reading and basic skills. Your desire to help and just an hour or two of your time each week can make a big difference!
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| | Snow Goose Wildlife Art Exhibition, Now-Feb. 3
03/11/2008
Avenue 9 Gallery and All Fired Up Ceramic Art Center and Gallery are co-hosting this yearâs Snow Goose Wildlife Art Exhibition through February 3 with a catered reception on January 25 from 5:30-8:30pm.
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| | Chico Art Center âMember Show 2008â through February 3
03/11/2008
The Chico Art Center proudly presents âMember Show 2008,â their annual membersâ exhibition from Noon-4 p.m. daily at their gallery at 450 Orange Street.
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| | One Act Plays at Birdcage through January 20
03/11/2008
Birdcage Theatre audiences will be treated to an evening of love and romance, with the three one-act plays now playing through January 20.
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| | Piano Scholarship Fundraiser Featuring John Milbauer, January 20
03/11/2008
Piano Scholarship Fundraiser Featuring John Milbauer Presented Jan. 20 at CSU, Chico
Former CSU, Chico piano professor John Milbauer will be joined be Chilean pianist Paulina Zamora for John Milbauer Returns, an intimate concert of Russian piano duets, S
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| | Orovilleâs State Theater Remodeling
03/11/2008
The Oroville State Theater is in the midst of a $600,000 heating and air conditioning system upgrade. The project is going well, and is presently on schedule. The original system, installed in the theater in 1928, was partially upgraded in the 1950s and
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| | AARP Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program
03/11/2008
The AARP Tax Counseling for the Elderly program will provide two training programs in Butte County. The first program will be held in Oroville during the week of January 14th at the office of ISHI Country Tax Service 2366 Lincoln Street. The second oppor
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| | Oroville Antique Show & Sale, January 12-13
03/11/2008
You are invited to this twice-a-year event held in the Oroville Municipal Auditorium, 1200 Myers Street from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. Many out-of-town dealers will be attending with a huge variety of antiques and coll
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| | 9th Annual Snow Goose Festival, January 24-27
03/11/2008
Registration is now available for the 9th Annual Snow Goose Festival at the festival headquarters, the Chico Masonic Family Center located at 1110 W. East Avenue or by calling 345-1865.
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| | Be Prepared for Flu Season
03/11/2008
âAn influenza vaccination is one of the greatest preventative health measures a person can take,â according to Dr. Mark Lundberg, Butte County Health Officer. He suggests you contact your doctor, clinic, or pharmacy to learn where you can receive the
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| | Arc Gift Wrap Booth, Now-December 24
03/11/2008
A local tradition for over 30 years, the Arc of Butte County will host itâs annual Holiday Gift Wrap Booth this year at the Arc Thrift Store @ 2020 Park Avenue from Saturday Dec 15th thru Tuesday Dec 24th, Noon to 7pm.
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| | Free Butte County Brush Chipping
03/11/2008
With the 2006 fire season behind us itâs a great time to get prepared for next yearâs fire season! County residents whoâve cut brush to create defensible space around their homes, along their driveways and access roads can now participate in the fr
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| | âCinderellaââthe Ballet, December 14-16
03/11/2008
Join Chico Community Ballet as they bring the classic fairy tale Cinderella to life on stage at Laxson Auditorium. This performance will feature everything we have come to expect from a Chico Community Ballet production; comical stepsisters, magical fairi
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| | Trees for Troops
03/11/2008
For the third consecutive year, FedEx and the National Christmas Tree Association will provide Christmas trees for military members and their families. 10,000 real Christmas trees will be delivered to military bases. 2007 Trees for Troops Program kicked
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| | Bidwell Mansion Open House, December 9
03/11/2008
This five-session event features cookies and warm wassail with entertainment by the âSounds of the Valleyâ (Chico Sweet Adelines) and is sponsored by the Chico Womenâs Club and the Chico Newcomers Club.
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| | Pasta Dinner & Light Parade, December 8
03/11/2008
The dinner is from 4-8 p.m. at the Feather River Senior Center, 1335 Myers, and celebrates the Community Action Agencyâs 40th anniversary.
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| | Live Walk-Through Nativity, December 7 & 8
03/11/2008
This free, live nativity is from 6-8 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1180 Robinson Street in Oroville. The event features live animals in the various scenes that children may pet. You will also hear Christmas carols being played on organ and h
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| | Arc Benefit Concert at Feather Falls CasinoâDecember 1
03/11/2008
The Arc of Butte County is excited to announce that Hall of Fame âJay and the Americansâ and special guests âBadfingerâ will be performing benefit concerts (6 and 9 p.m.) at Feather Falls Casino to support our programs for the developmentally disa
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| | Centinial Plaza Open to Public
03/11/2008
The City of Oroville proudly announces that on Wednesday, November 28, 2007, Centennial Plaza will be officially open to the public.
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| | Children Will Relish Frontier Christmas, December 1
03/11/2008
Frontier Christmas offers youngsters a taste of life in the old west at the Lake Oroville Visitor Center on Saturday, December 1, 2007. This free annual public event recreates a gold rush era holiday celebration at Bidwell Bar 150 years ago.
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| | Christmas Faire in Oroville, December 1
03/11/2008
To get yourself in the Holiday spirit, peruse the Christmas Faire at the Oroville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday, December 1 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission is free, and youâll see hand-crafted items from over 50 crafters.
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| | Laurence JuberâGuitarist, November 28
03/11/2008
As a young working musician in London, England in the 1970âs, Laurence Juber got an extraordinary, life-changing break when Paul McCartney picked him to become the lead guitarist for Wings. Juber spent three years recording and touring with the band. Du
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| | YMCAâs Holiday Party, November 28
03/11/2008
Linda Brown is standing next to a beautiful shrimp tree that she will prepared for the Oroville YMCAâs eighth annual Silent Auction and Holiday Party on Wednesday, November 28th at the Southside Community Center. This party is one of the most fun events
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| | Hometown Christmas in Forbestown, November 24
03/11/2008
Our Gold Rush town comes to life for Christmas with twinkling lights, shops and tents full of wares and the music of carolers, fiddles and banjos, as you stroll along the boardwalk by lantern light. At the barn, dancers and toe tappers will entertain you
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| | âThe Story of Velveteen Rabbit,â November 23 & 25
03/11/2008
For the holiday season, A.C.T. I and the Creative Arts Centre proudly present âThe Story of Velveteen Rabbit,â a childhood classic. Like a favorite stuffed animal from childhood, this delightful musical will touch your heart and remain forever in your
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| | âMe, Myself, & Eyeâ National Juried Show, through November 2
03/11/2008
Chico Art Center Gallery presents its annual, national juried exhibition, âMe, Myself, & Eyeâ now through November 25. This show features diverse interpretations of the âself.â Itâs quite fascinating seeing how local and national artists have
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| | Downtown Chico Christmas Preview, November 18
03/11/2008
Downtown Chico officially kicks off the holiday season Sunday, November 18th from 4-8pm with the much-anticipated Christmas Preview. This tradition in holiday hospitality celebrates the magic of the season â Downtown businesses debut their holiday chee
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| | North State Symphony Concerts, November 17 & 18
03/11/2008
CSU, Chicoâs School of the Arts presents a North State Symphony Concert â
âResurrection: Sublime Voicesâ on Saturday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cascade Theatre in Redding, and on Sunday, November 18 at 2 p.m. at Laxson Auditorium in Chico.
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| | Butte College Chico Centerâs âRegFest,â November 17
03/11/2008
Itâs never been easier to attend Butte
College. The community is invited to attend the Butte College âRegFestâ on Saturday, November 17 at the Chico Center, 2320 Forest Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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| | Wine Tasting & Art Auction, November 15
03/11/2008
The Oroville Area Chamber of Commerceâs 13th Annual Wine Tasting & Art Auction will be held from 6-10 p.m. on Thursday, November 15 at the Gold Country Casino Showroom.
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| | Dragon Theater Puppets at County Libraries, November 14 & 15
03/11/2008
In honor of Childrenâs Book Week, the Dragon Theater Puppets are performing in county libraries. âThe Clueless Detectiveâ will be presented at 3:30 p.m. on November 1 at the Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Road, and at 3:30 p.m. on November 15 at the O
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| | Part 3: Travels with Kyroo & the Brownâs
03/11/2008
After we left the Painted Hills, we drove about 50 miles to Prineville (the Rock Hound Capital of Oregon), arriving a few minutes after 9 p.m. and were very fortunate to find a room at that hour in a very nice motel, only because it was a Tuesday night, r
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| | PAWS Dedicates Future Spay/Neuter Clinic
03/11/2008
PAWS (Promotion of Animal Welfare Society) is officially announcing the future opening of PAWS - Mike Chestnut Low-Cost Spay-Neuter Clinic, which is on schedule to open in January 2008. PAWS has purchased the building at 3557 Oro Dam Blvd. in Oroville an
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| | âThe Sugar Bean Sistersâ at The BirdcageOctober 26âNovembe
03/11/2008
Imagine an alien abduction. Then throw in murder, Mormons, angels, Disney World and some very weird characters, all set in a ramshackle shack in the middle of a sugar cane field. Thatâs âThe Three Bean Sisters!â
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| | Part 2: Travels with Kyroo & the Brownâs
03/04/2008
At bedtime, I decided to put the sofa cushions on the floor and sleep there, which turned out to work much better for my long frameâat least until Tia got up at 5:30 the next morning. For whatever reason, she hunkered down atop my back for a little nap
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| | Pumpkins in the Park, Now through October 28
03/04/2008
From October 15 to October 28th, the Feather River Recreation and Park District is hosting Pumpkins in the Park.
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| | Paradise Performing Arts Center Upcoming Events
03/04/2008
PPAC Presents
MUMBO GUMBO
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| | Bee Happy Gardening
03/04/2008
The other day I planned to take out half of the hyssop growing in the garden. But right now it is blooming with vibrant blue-purple spires of flowers and the bees are having a bountiful gathering season. With all the news about the mysterious decline of b
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| | Chico Downtown Harvest Sidewalk Sale, October 13
03/04/2008
Downtown Merchants and the Downtown Chico Business Association (DCBA) invite you to celebrate the changing season at their annual fall celebration â Downtown Harvest Sidewalk Sale. Scheduled for Saturday, October 13 beginning at 9am, the Harvest Sidewa
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| | Butte College Presents Civil War Days, October 13 & 14
03/04/2008
Witness the clash of live infantry troops, listen to the charge of the cavalry and the thunder of horse-drawn artillery as Butte College hosts two exciting days of living history when Civil War Days returns on October 13 and 14. For two days, the Butte Co
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| | Veteransâ Memorial Park Bike Show & Poker Run, October 13
03/04/2008
This all-day fundraiser at Feather Falls Casino for the Oroville Veteransâ Memorial Park begins from 7-9 a.m. with registration for the Iron Pigs Poker Run, which is at 10 a.m.
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| | Autumn Wedding & Event Festival, October 14
03/04/2008
Youâve found your perfect mate. Now, plan your perfect wedding or special event with ideas, resources, products and information from Orovilleâs Autumn Wedding & Event Festival. From the time the doors open at the Municipal Auditorium at noon Sunday, O
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| | County Hosts âTire Amnesty Dayâ October 13
03/04/2008
The County Public Works Department is hosting this event at the Highway 70 Industrial Park, located at 4801 Feather River Blvd. (just off Highway 70). It is open only to Butte County residents from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
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| | PPAC Presents âThe Kent Family Magic Show,â October 12
03/04/2008
Friday, October 12 at 7:30 PM
The Kent Family performs a self-contained stage illusion-variety show with dynamic modem and traditional illusions plus fire-eating, excellent juggling, unicycling, rope tricks, whip tricks and escapes with a ton of surprise
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| | Holistic Health & Healing Fair, October 6
03/04/2008
From 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, October 6, Unity of Oroville will host a Holistic Health & Healing Fair at 1321 Robinson & First Streets in Oroville.
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| | New Resource for Butte County Public Health Department
03/04/2008
BUTTE COUNTY, California - The Butte County Public Health Department has a new resource designed to enhance the counties ability to deliver valuable public health services to citizens of Butte County.
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| | Perry Mason Days, September 30-October 6
03/04/2008
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| | Chico Palio, September 29 âArtoberfest
03/04/2008
Artoberfest is sponsored, in part, by the City of Chico and the Chico Arts Commission. Itâs brought to you by the Friends of the Arts in collaboration with LearningChange.
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| | Paul Hawken to Speak September 25ââOn the Creek Lecture Seri
03/04/2008
CHICO, Calif. - In an effort to continue to educate the community and to highlight the issues that matter most in todayâs world, Chico Performances, along with the Office of the President at CSU Chico, The Office of the Provost at CSU Chico and the Inst
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| | Salmon Festival & Street Fair, September 22
03/04/2008
In Downtown Oroville, four blocks will be open to pedestrian-only traffic: Bird St. from Huntoon to Downer and Myers St. from Montgomery to Robinson. These four blocks will be closed from approximately 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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| | Chico World Music Festival, September 21-23
03/04/2008
The 14th Annual Chico World Music Festival has venues for three days and offers something for everyone. In addition to the musical listings, there are international food and craft booths.
Friday, September 21: âPink Martiniâ with Cabaret Orchestra,
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| | Annual Salmon Dinner, September 21
03/04/2008
The Friends of the Feather River Nature Center host their annual Salmon Dinner on Friday, September 21 at the center on Old Ferry Road, off Montgomery Street in Oroville. Social hour is from 6-7 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m.
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| | Butte College Announces New Partnership with Department of Fish
03/04/2008
Butte College is partnering with the Department of Fish and Game (DFG) to provide peace officer training for prospective Fish and Game Wardens. This new partnership provides a new academy facility and POST-certified training program for Fish and Game Ward
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| | The Bounty of Oroville, September 16th
03/04/2008
Youâre invited, Noon to 6 p.m., to the premier of âThe Bounty of Oroville,â a showcase of the best Oroville has to offer, including food and beverage tasting, art exhibit and sales, live music and entertainment, and activities for the kids.
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| | âThe Business of Murderâ Opens September 14 at Birdcage Thea
03/04/2008
Birdcage Theatre proudly opens its 24th season with an intriguing mystery, The Business of Murder, which opens on September 14 and runs for 3 weekends.
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| | Special Guests Highlight Annual Salvation Army Dinner
03/04/2008
The Salvation Army invites you to enjoy an evening of fun and good food at Outreach 2007, the organizationâs annual dinner. The event will honor the efforts of the Salvation Army, both locally and around the world.
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| | Busy Month at Butte County Library Branches
03/04/2008
September is âNational Library Card Sign Up Monthâ and all of the Butte County Library branches invite you to drop by your local library to get one free of charge, even if itâs a replacement card. It will be the smartest card in your wallet!
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| | Chico Concours dâEleganceâEuropean Exotics, September 9th
03/04/2008
The 29th Annual Concours dâElegance takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Kendall Hall lawn on CSU, Chico campus on Sunday, September 9th.
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| | Taste of Chico Served Up on September 9th
03/04/2008
The Downtown Chico Business Association (DCBA) invites you to enjoy the 22nd Annual Taste of Chico. This highly acclaimed food, beverage, music and fine-art festival is scheduled for Sunday, September 9th from Noon until 4 p.m. The event takes place in t
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| | Surplus City 4x4 Evolution Show & Competition, September 8 & 9
03/04/2008
The second annual Surplus City 4x4 Evolution Show and Competition will be held beginning at 9 a.m. on September 8 and 9 at Riffles Park, next to Surplus City, 4514 Pacific Heights Rd., Oroville. Youâll experience Big Rock, Slimy Mud and the Teeter Tott
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| | PAWS People for Pets Party, September 8
03/04/2008
A reminder to mark your calendar to save Saturday, September 8th, to attend PAWS (Promotion of Animal Welfare Society) of Butte County fundraising dinner dance. It is going to be bigger and better than any we have had before.
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| | Palermo Field Days 2007
03/04/2008
On Friday, Spetember 7th and Saturday, September 8th, Palermo will celebrate its 39th annual Palermo Field Days. The two day event features food, music, swimming, a parade, pancake breakfast, and a variety of activities in the park.
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| | Mini-COBA Exhibition at Chico Art Center, September 1-23
03/04/2008
Sept. 1- 23, Chico Art Center will host the Mini-COBA 2007 exhibition.
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| | Las Plumas High School Hosts Ribbon Cutting For New Science Lab
03/04/2008
The courtyard at Las Plumas High School was packed Tuesday, but not with students. A day before the start of the school year, the Oroville Union High School District held a breakfast and ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the new 200 Wing, whic
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| | Committed, Passionate & Enthusiastic Individuals Needed
03/04/2008
Butte County Library Literacy Services is looking for enthusiastic individuals interested in promoting and strengthening literacy in our community by serving as a AmeriCorps member.
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| | Peddlersâ Fair at Yuba Feather Museum, September 1
03/04/2008
Closing Day at the Yuba Feather Museum and the little town of Gold Trader Flat is quickly approaching. Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 1, when we will celebrate another successful season with a Peddlersâ Fair from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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| | Butte College Celebrates 40th Anniversary Night at the Chico Out
03/04/2008
Butte College will celebrate its 40th anniversary by hosting a Night at the Chico Outlaws on Saturday, August 25 at Nettleton Stadium, starting at 5:30 p.m. Butte College alumni, friends of Butte College and community members are invited to attend. Diana
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| | Emergency Medical Care Committee Seeks Applicants
03/04/2008
BUTTE COUNTY, California â The Butte County Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC) is looking for qualified individuals to fill five vacant positions of Medical Society, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) Training, Pa
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| | West Nile Virus on the Rise in Butte County
03/04/2008
BUTTE COUNTY, California â Butte County Public Health Department urges the public to take precautions against West Nile Virus (WNV) infection. Eleven new confirmed WNV infected birds have been reported. The new bird cases came from most parts of Butte C
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| | Chico Middle School Student Selected for State Leadership Confer
03/04/2008
This fall, local middle school student, Miss Hannah Decker, will join a very select group of some of the most highly-acclaimed students in California to take part in an extraordinary leadership conference sponsored by the Congressional Youth Leadership Co
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| | Local Woman to Walk Half Marathon for American Stroke Associatio
03/04/2008
Patsy Hunter will join many others in Sacramento on October 7, 2007, when she walks a half marathon (13.1 miles) to raise money for research and educational programs for the American Stroke Association (a division of American Heart Association).
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| | Free Friday Night Movies in Orovilleâs Bicentennial Park
03/04/2008
Every Friday night at dusk, a free movie will be shown in Orovilleâs Bicentennial Park, corner of Huntoon/Robinson, across from PG&E parking lot.
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| | Diverse Views Offered at Land Use Forum
07/31/2007
A variety of opinions were expressed on what should be done with Orovilleâs available industrial land at the Industrial Land Use Forum at Checkers Fine Italian Bistro Wednesday afternoon. Views ranged from retaining all existing industrial land, to supp
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| | Keeping Your Kids Safe This Summer!
03/04/2008
Summer is officially here! As the weather warms up and families start spending more time outside, it is important to make summer safety a priority to help ensure a healthy and happy season. Thatâs why First 5 Butte County Children and Families Commiss
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| | Oroville Hospital Offers Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes
03/04/2008
Oroville Hospital now offers prenatal breastfeeding classes every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. The classes are held at the Oroville Sports Club, 2600 Oro Dam Blvd. from 6:30-9 p.m. To register call 532-8640.
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| | Chico Performancesâ Adopt-A-Class Program in its 10th Year
03/04/2008
For the tenth year businesses and individuals can make local school childrenâs dreams come true by adopting a local class to see an exciting field trip through the Adopt-A-Class program at CSU, Chico. Every child in the area deserves an opportunity to e
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| | Lt. Governor John Garamendi Was Guest Speaker at Butte County De
03/04/2008
The Butte County Democrats gathered at the North Forebay on Saturday, July 14 for their 15th annual âPatâ Brown Barbecue. Spearheaded by Bruce Harmon, Oroville chapter President, & Doris Smith, long-time organizer of Oroville Area Democratic Club, wi
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| | Oroville Hospital Hosts Community Farmersâ Market Every Wednes
03/03/2008
Oroville Hospital has launched a new Community Farmersâ Market with plenty of certified local produce for sale, prize giveaways and health education booths.
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| | Butte College Holds Free âRegFestâ July 21
03/03/2008
Butte College will offer a free community âRegFestâ on Saturday, July 21 at the main campus, 3536 Butte Campus Drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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| | Butte County Reports First West Nile Virus Positive Bird
03/03/2008
A stellar jay from the Paradise area tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) in late June. This is the first confirmed WNV bird fatality for 2007.
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| | Hockâs Unlimited Presents Annual Melodrama, Beginning July 20
03/03/2008
âThe Picture that Was Turned to the Wallâ (or She May Have Seen Better Days) is a melodrama in three acts directed by Shirley Bugado and written by Tim Kelly. It opens at Orovilleâs Monday Club, 2385 Montgomery Street, on July 20. The show runs Fr
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| | âCabaretâ Opens July 13 at Chicoâs Court Theatre
03/03/2008
âCabaret,â a jazzy and powerful musical that asks some very difficult questions is the theatreâs âbigâ mainstage production for this summer. It opens July 13 and runs July 14, 20, and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and July 21 and 22 at 2 p.m. in the Harlen A
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