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 | “The Seven Year Itch” Opens September 10, 2010
08/30/2010
THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH
By George Axelrod
Award-Winning Comedy
Opening: Friday, September 10, 2010, 7:30
Where: Birdcage Theatre, 1740 Bird Street, Oroville, CA 95965
For seating availability call: (530) 533-BIRD
Available Tickets: $10.00 theatre lob
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 | 4TROOPS at PPAC, September 10, 2010
08/30/2010
See and hear 4TROOPS live from the Intrepid. 4TROOPS, a vocal group of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans, perform aboard the USS Intrepid. The set includes “For Freedom,” “Bless the Broken Road,” “Angel,” “I’m Already There,” “You Raise Me Up,” “Galveston
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 | Closing Day at Forbestown Museum, September 4, 2010
08/30/2010
Summer is passing and closing day for the Yuba Feather Museum, located at 19096 new york flat road in the little Foothill town of forbestown, is fast approaching. Saturday, september 4th plan to attend the peddlers’ fair and the final living history day
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 | Lambert Featured Artist for September
08/30/2010
Lauralyn Lambert is September’s featured artist at Artists of River Town Gallery & Gifts, 1435 Myers St. Lambert’s encaustic and acrylic paintings headline the show. Works by 14 other local artists will stress salmon and salmon habitat in keeping with Or
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 | “Slap that Canvas!”
08/23/2010
A Creative Painting Collaboration
The Butte College Art Gallery has put a twist on the traditional exhibition experience. Slap That Canvas! --the first art show of the 2010-2011 academic year-- is an invitation to co-create paintings and drawings, alo
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 | Chico Performances Seeks Volunteers in Exchange for Free Tickets
08/23/2010
Chico Performances is looking for volunteers to deliver posters to set places & routes.
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 | Chico Palio Solicits Teams
08/23/2010
Chico Palio is here! Designed to be a kick-off celebration for Artoberfest -- a month-long festival of Arts & Culture during the month of October - Palio is seeking schools, neighborhoods, businesses, individuals or groups to race Saturday, Sept. 25 at no
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 | “Found in Translation” Art Show, Aug. 27-Sept.25 2010
08/16/2010
Two acclaimed Chico artists, painter Valerie Payne and ceramic master Chris Yates, will exhibit together at Avenue 9 Gallery from
August 27 through September 25 with a Friday August 27 reception from 5 to 8 pm. Their show, “Found in Translation,” refers
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 | Hands Across The Bridge Pancake Breakfast At Bidwell Canyon Camp
08/16/2010
Bring the whole family to Bidwell Canyon Campground for a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, August 21 from 7-11am. The $5 per person menu includes pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice and coffee. John and Annie Bidwell will greet the public. The breakfast takes p
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 | Community Involvement and Talent Making a Successful Fair
08/16/2010
The Butte County Fair was originally incorporated in September, 1937, as the Paradise Apple Festival and Fair. It was organized to promote agriculture, mining, livestock, horticulture, and other fairs and exhibitions. In April 1939 it became the Butte Co
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 | Butte College Set to Become 1st Grid Positive College in the U.S
08/09/2010
Butte College, located in Northern California and resting on a 928 acre wildlife refuge, has been recognized over the last few years as a national community college leader in sustainability. By May 2011, the college will move to the head of its class—as
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 | Reflections on Summer's Bounty, Aug. 14-Sept. 11, 2010
08/09/2010
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 14th from 5-8 pm
Two local artists, both inspired by the beauty of the late summer season.
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 | It's Berry Creek Berry Festival Time, Aug. 14, 2010!
08/09/2010
It's an age old tradition for neighbors to gather and celebrate with festivals of food, fun, music and dancing, and my neighbors in Berry Creek invite you to join us in Berry Creek for the 12th Annual Berry Creek Berry Festival on August 14. It will be a
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 | Paradise Branch Library is a Family Place
08/02/2010
Butte County Library recently held the ‘reveal’ celebration of the Paradise Branch Library’s newly revitalized Children’s Area! The effort is part of the Paradise Branch Library’s being designated as an official Family Place Library, the result of grant f
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 | Butte College Arts Facility: 1st LEED Gold College Building in N
08/02/2010
Butte College�s new ARTS building has been certified Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold by the US Green Building Council�a first for any college in Butte and Glenn Counties.
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 | Art Exhibition at Oroville Senior Center
08/02/2010
Wildlife artist Rex Burress and Marilyn St. Clair, well known for her work in pastels, are among the artists whose work will be exhibited through the month of August at the Senior Center, 1335 Myers Street. The exhibit will open to the public on Saturday
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 | Stirling City Community Yard Sale
07/26/2010
Saturday, August 7, 2010 from 10am to 3pm, The Stirling City Community Gardens Art - History Project - 16997 Manzanita - Stirling City, California will participate in Stirling City’s Annual Town Wide Yard Sale Days. Proceeds from the Yard Sale will help
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 | Forbestown Daze, August 7, 2010
07/26/2010
Get ready for some old fashioned fun! Forbestown Daze is Saturday, August 7, 2010.
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 | See AVATAR for Free, Friday, August 6, 2010
07/26/2010
AVATAR is coming to Downtown Oroville on First Friday, August 6th for our annual FREE Movie in the Park. You won’t want to miss this blockbuster feature film being shown outdoors, under the stars and trees in historic Bicentennial Park.
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 | PCW Work Farm
07/19/2010
Just 10 minutes off the outskirts of Marysville, a quarter mile past the only store that sits on the heavily commuted highway that runs through the blink and miss town of Hallwood, lies a left turn; a left turn that has been made by hundreds of aspiring y
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 | Mining Artwork Arrives in Downtown Oroville
07/19/2010
The Historic Downtown area of Oroville soon will be sporting a collection of antique mining equipment that is being placed in a building refurbishment project that is nearing completion. The equipment, which was all sourced locally, includes a large stee
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 | �It�s All About Color!� Now through August
07/19/2010
Avenue 9 Gallery & Art Guild�s �Playing with Primaries� exhibition (July 16-August 20) will jump start the color awareness of all who walk in the door. One wall hung with art dominated by red, another with blue, and another with yel
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 | PPAC Summer Theatre Camp, July 19-23, 2010
07/13/2010
The nation�s largest touring children�s theatre is coming to Paradise. The Missoula Children�s Theatre (MCT) has been touring extensively for 37 years from Montana to Japan. It will visit nearly 1,300 communities this year with up to
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 | E Waste Recycling Drop Off Day, July 17, 2010
07/13/2010
What are you supposed to do with that annoying old computer collecting dust in the garage or that funky VCR hiding in the back of the closet? You know they have toxic chemicals that should be disposed of properly or you risk polluting the environment, but
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 | Butte County Fair Coloring Contest
07/13/2010
The 2010 Butte County Fair Coloring Contest Pictures are now available. This open youth contest has five divisions (up to 3, 4-9, 7-9, 10-12 and 13 and up). Get your coloring page on our website www.buttecountyfair.org, and at the fair office at 199 Eas
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 | Thursday Night Concerts in the Park
07/06/2010
The Feather River Recreation and Park District�s (FRRPD) Concerts in the Park series starts Thursday, May 20th and will offer free, fun, family-oriented entertainment every Thursday night through August 26th. Concerts are held at Riverbend Park fro
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 | NORCAL Soccer Camp Offered at Butte College
07/06/2010
The Nor Cal Soccer Academy Camp will be offered at Butte College for boys and girls beginning July 12-15. A half day camp for ages 6-14 runs from 9 a.m. to noon and the cost is $50
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 | Make a Series Tickets Now on Sale
07/06/2010
Chico Performances Make-A-Series tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 6th, at 11 a.m. at the University Box Office. Single tickets go on sale starting Monday, August 2rd.
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 | Chico Performances Announces 2010-2011 Season
06/28/2010
In its annual “Thank You” party, May 26th, Chico Performances announced their upcoming 2010-2011 season performances. Kicking off the season on September 1st will be the 1980s rock super-group, Asia.
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 | Butte County Fair Entries
06/28/2010
“Butte County Wants You”
The Butte County Fair is currently searching for those that have made a craft, taken that perfect picture, or maybe you have grown the most unbelievable vegetables or flowers. We want you to showcase your accomplishments at the
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 | Oroville’s First Friday, July 2, 2010
06/28/2010
In an ongoing tradition of First Fridays in downtown Oroville, the Oroville Downtown Business Association is presenting Fireworks Safety Fun Night from 4pm to 7pm on Bird Street. This free family event will have activities for the kids and they can get a
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 | The Majesty of Two Theban Temples�Egypt, Part 4
06/22/2010
Wake-up call was at 5 a.m. that morn. (Yes, that is two mornings in a row.) Then breakfast, and by 6 a.m. we were leaving the ship and boarding our bus. We had two temples in the city of Luxor to view that morning, before cruising on to Esna is the aft
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 | City Sets Weed Abatement Example
06/21/2010
A combined effort is underway by the City of Oroville Parks & Trees and Public Works Departments to remove overgrown vegetation on City owned property that could present a fire threat as weeds continue to rapidly grow from the extended rainy season.
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 | Take the Test; Take Control
06/21/2010
Butte County, Calif. – The HIV Community Planning Group of Butte County is urging observance of national HIV Testing Day on June 27, 2010. The message to Butte County residents is to “Take the Test, Take Control.”
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 | Cat Adoptions at BHS & Chico Mall
06/21/2010
(CHICO, CA) Summer is here, and the seasonal flood of cats and kittens has already exceeded the capacity of Chico’s animal shelter. Currently BHS has over 150 cats on site and 200 cats in foster care to choose from.
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 | A Letter from FRSCA
06/14/2010
To borrow a phrase from Mark Twain, the reports of our death are greatly exaggerated. Feather River Senior Citizens Association (FRSCA) is alive and well, contrary to reports earlier that we were closed and all programs were going to someone else. We ha
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 | Butte Humane Society Seeks Temporary Fosters
06/14/2010
(CHICO, CA) Spring is upon us and with longer days, warmer weather, and blue skies comes the pitter patter of little feet...it’s kitten season! The Butte Humane Society (BHS) is currently in need of temporary fosters for the growing numbers of cats and
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 | Fun with Camp Rockin’ U, June 17, 2010
06/14/2010
On June 17th from 6:00 to 9:00PM, summer camp comes to the City Plaza in Downtown Chico courtesy of Camp Rockin’ U. This summer camp program is accredited by the American Camp Association and operated by Environmental Alternatives (EA).
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 | Whispering Pines Mountain Market, June 19, 2010
06/08/2010
The first Mountain Market at Whispering Pines Chapel was a huge success. 15 vendors along with two bands made for a wonderful day where our community members got to know each other and enjoy the day. The kids had fun playing with toy rockets and jumping o
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 | Fun, Interactive Field Trips Now Available for Youth
06/07/2010
The 2010-2011 Chico Performances’ Field Trips have been announced and are now available for teachers to purchase. For the 2010-2011 school year, Chico Performances is presenting 23 Field Trips, all by the same professional artists Chico Performances prese
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 | Hock’s Melodrama Opens on June 18, 2010
06/07/2010
Hocks Unlimited opens with a brand new melodrama on the stage of the Monday Club June 18th. This is the 36th season for the theater group who usually puts the plays on at the end of July or August.
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 | Summer Interpretive Programs at Lake Oroville
06/01/2010
Lake Oroville campfire programs, featuring dramatic presentations on local wildlife resumed on Saturday night, May 29 at the Loafer Creek Campfire Center off Olive Highway.
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 | Paradise Garden Club Tour, June 5-6, 2010
06/01/2010
The Paradise Garden Club invites you to attend their 18th annual Paradise Garden Tour Saturday, June 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 6, Noon to 4 p.m. for a self-guided tour of six diverse local gardens. Your tour experience will include waterfalls,
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 | Make a Splash @ Your Library This Summer!
06/01/2010
Explore the world of water and water fun through stories, songs, games and other activities about oceans, rivers, lakes, and pools and the creatures that live there. The 2010 Summer Library Program is open to young people, preschool through young adult,
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 | Oroville Museum Docents Honored
05/24/2010
Oroville Museum Docents were honored at the annual recognition luncheon sponsored by the City of Oroville on Thursday, May 13, 2010. Museum Docents are the corps of volunteer guides who staff the local museums. They act as tour guides and interact with
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 | Summer Camps at Gateway Science Museum
05/24/2010
BIRDS, BUGS, AND HABITATS
Session 1 June 14-17, Session 3 July 12-15 (girls only session)
Discovery is the key to creating a fun learning experience.
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 | City, Community & Business Leaders Speak at Revenue & Taxation H
05/24/2010
For the past several months, the City of Oroville has been working closely with Senator Sam Aanestad and his Chief of Staff to create legislation that would benefit businesses that are located in the Oroville Enterprise Zone. On February 3, 2010, Senator
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 | Opening Day in Forbestown, June 5, 2010
05/24/2010
Opening Day for the Yuba Feather Museum and Gold Trader Flat located at 19096 New York Flat Road in Forbestown is set for Saturday, June 5, 2010. The day begins at 9 AM with a flag raising ceremony and ends at 4 PM.
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 | Oroville Company to be Honored in Sacramento
05/17/2010
Members of the Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce know a good thing when they see it. Comp-U-Bytes Computers, voted the Chamber’s Small Business of the Year for 2009, was recently selected by Assemblyman Dan Logue to be honored from Assembly District #3 at
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 | “Moon Over Buffalo.” May 28-June 13, 2010
05/17/2010
The Birdcage Theatre will close its 26th season with the hilarious comedy MOON OVER BUFFALO by Ken Ludwig. This romp through the world of show business is being directed by long time director Gary Catsoulis. “Moon Over Buffalo” takes the audience through
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 | Oroville Pow Wow, May 29-30, 2010
05/17/2010
The 14th annual Oroville Pow Wow will be held on the weekend of May 29th and 30th, 2010. The Pow Wow will be held on the soccer field at Plumas Ave. School, 440 Plumas Ave. in Oroville, Saturday 11 am - 10 pm and Sunday 11 am - 4 pm.
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 | Primitive Middle Mountain Walk, May 23, 2010
05/17/2010
Sunday, May 23�8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Primitive Middle Mountain Walk: Ever wonder about Indian bedrock mortars? How were they made? How long have they existed? If so, then join the Yuba Historical Society on their Primitive Middle Mountain Walk on
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 | Sank Park & Chinese Temple Grounds Receive Rebate
05/10/2010
The City of Oroville Redevelopment Agency was notified today that it will be receiving part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) $2.6 million in brownfield grants to Northern California communities. The City will receive $200,000 for funding
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 | New Exhibits at Chico Museum
05/10/2010
The Far West Heritage Association announces Chico Museum�s newest exhibits, The Secret World of Bees and The Richard Marple Beekeeping History and Art Collection. Come explore one of the world�s most fascinating and useful insects. You
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 | YMCA Fit-n-Fun Day at the Forebay
05/10/2010
The YMCA and Jack Splash are hosting a Free Fit-n-Fun day at the North Forebay on Saturday, May 15th from 10am to 2pm. Bring the whole family at get free admission and free parking. Enjoy many interactive booths that include fun, engaging and creative act
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 | Sank Park & Chinese Temple Grounds Receive Rebate
05/03/2010
The City of Oroville working with the Cal Water Commercial Landscape Rebate Program recently qualified for a rebate of $3,015. As part of an on-going irrigation improvement process, the City’s Parks and Trees Department began an evaluation of water usage
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 | PAWS Poker Walk, May 15, 2010
05/03/2010
Be sure and save Saturday, May 15 to come and join the PAWS (Promotion of Animal Welfare Society) of Butte County Poker Walk. Our walk is always a fun time for all ages. Participants will have a choice of two different walks so everyone can join in the
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 | “I Wish” & Blue, the Horse
05/03/2010
Meet Blue, the miniature horse who is the understudy for the part of Midnight, the carousel horse who comes to life in the musical/fantasy, “I Wish” at the Municipal Parking Lot, Saturday, May 8th immediately following the Fiesta Falls Parade.
There will
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 | Ishi Gathering & Seminar, May 6-8, 2010
05/03/2010
The ninth annual ISHI Gathering and Seminar is scheduled for May 6, 7, and 8th in Oroville California. The event is inspired by the discovery of a solitary native Yahi Indian, who was described at that time as being the last �wild Indian� wh
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 | Unique Museum Celebrates 4th Birthday, May 4, 2010
04/26/2010
Bolt’s Antique Tool Museum located at 1650 Broderick Street, Oroville will be celebrating its fourth anniversary on Tuesday, May 4th, from 7:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. featuring extended hours, refreshments, and free admission. The celebration will be hoste
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 | Chocolate Doings in Paradise
04/26/2010
Get ready to rev your engines and support non-profit youth organizations on the Paradise Ridge at the “Chocolate Thunder Motorcycle Poker Run” on Saturday, May 1, 2010.
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 | Endangered Species Faire, May 1, 2010
04/26/2010
The Butte Environmental Council is hosting the 31st annual Endangered Species Faire on Saturday, May 1 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Cedar Park Grove in Bidwell Park in Chico.
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 | Oroville Beer Fest, May 1, 2010
04/26/2010
Sample a wide range of brews, including selections from Oroville’s own Western Pacific Brewing & Dining, at the 5th Annual Oroville Beer Fest, presented by the Native Sons of the Golden West on Saturday, May 1, from 1:00-5:00pm at Western Pacific Brewing
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 | Spruce Up Downtown Oroville Day, April 25, 2010
04/19/2010
The Oroville Downtown Business Association (ODBA) and the City of Oroville are encouraging community members to join together on April 25th, starting at 8:00 A.M. for the annual, “Spruce up the Historic Downtown District Day.” ODBA President, Sue Corkin s
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 | Spring Mud & Crawl, April 24-25, 2010
04/19/2010
OROVILLE – Surplus City will host its 4th Annual Spring Mud & Crawl competition, the toughest amateur four-wheel drive competition on the west coast, April 24 -25 at Riffles RV Park, 4515 Pacific Heights Rd., Oroville.
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 | “The Cocktail Hour” Opens at Birdcage
04/19/2010
Oroville – Director Ruby Thomas today announced the cast for The Birdcage Theatre’s Production, The Cocktail Hour by A. R. Gurney: Mike Williams (John), Bill Falcon (Bradley), Carole Falcon (Ann), and Bethanie Johns (Nina).
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 | Thursday Night Market �Goes Green,� April 22, 2010
04/19/2010
On Thursday, April 22 the Thursday Night Market will include an excitng Earth Day Celebration. The CSU, Chico Sustainability Collaborative will host a special event in City Plaza with entertainment, activities and demonstrations - giving attendees of all
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 | National Library Week Events, April 13-17, 201
04/12/2010
BUTTE COUNTY LIBRARY CELEBRATES NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK and invites you to see how Communities Thrive @ your library April 11-17, 2010. It’s National Library Week, a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries, librarians and library workers in commu
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 | Cathedral Peaks Wildflower Hike, April 18, 2010
04/12/2010
On Sunday, April 18, 2010 from 8:30 am to 4:00 p.m, this five-mile walk called �Cathedral Peak� takes hikers to a seldom visited, but breathtakingly beautiful route through the Sutter Buttes. Entering through the northern portion of the vo
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 | 37th Annual Wine Tasting, April 18, 2010
04/12/2010
The League of Women Voters of Butte County is hosting its 37th annual wine tasting with over 50 wineries and a gourmet buffet at Lakeside Pavilion at California Park in Chico Sunday, April 18 from 4-7 p.m. In addition there will be a selection of local b
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 | Lake Oroville Visitor Center Host a Weekend of Events, April 17-
04/12/2010
Children in Nature Event Celebrates Earth Day
The Department of Parks & Recreation invites families to the Lake Oroville Visitor Center on Saturday, April 17 to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of Earth Day from 10am-2pm. Free admission and lots of f
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 | Concert Pianist Rudolf Budginas, April 17, 2010
04/05/2010
Paradise Performing Arts Center presents Rudolf Budginas
In the best of all possible classical musical worlds, there would be a brilliant, internationally-renowned concert pianist, whose deft fingers have delighted audiences from Denmark to Japan and a d
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 | “All Shook Up,” April 16-17, 2010
04/05/2010
Kathy Neal's Creative Arts Centre will present the toe-tapping, finger-snapping musical "All Shook Up" at the Oroville State Theatre at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, April 16 and 17.
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 | Ridge Walk & Flower Hike, April 10, 2010
04/05/2010
On Saturday, April 10 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., join an energetic climb to the center of the Sutter Butte volcano on Yuba Historical Society’s Ridge Walker Delight hike. While trekking to the 1,750-foot destination, hikers will view fascinating rock form
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 | Oroville Business Showcase, April 7, 2010
04/05/2010
Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO (right) and Event Coordinator Chris Robbins invite you to attend the Oroville Business Showcase 2010 on April 7 at the Oroville Municipal Auditorium.
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 | Brain Agility Class Begins April 8, 2010
03/29/2010
The YMCA is now taking registrations for its Brain Agility class to begin April 8th. This popular class is getting great reviews and it’s the latest buzz in the community. Seven weeks in this program can help people maintain and improve cognitive function
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 | Hammon Park Easter Egg Hunt, April 3, 2010
03/29/2010
The YMCA is pairing up with Dr. Gary J. Soudan’s dental office and the Oroville Kiwanis Club to provide the best egg hunt in the community. This FREE event is Saturday, April 3rd from 9am to 1pm at Hammon Park and will run rain or shine. 4,000 brightly co
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 | Chico’s Thursday Night Market Kicks Off April 1, 2010
03/29/2010
Explore Downtown Chico’s Thursday Night Market - farm-fresh produce, delicious food, arts and crafts, and live entertainment. Kicking off its 14th season on April 1st, the market is held weekly from 6-9pm through September. Located on Broadway from 2nd to
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 | First Friday Easter Egg Hunt, April 2, 2010
03/29/2010
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 | Oroville Optimist Club Rummage Sale
03/22/2010
President, Jim Moll recently accepted, on behalf of STAGE, a beautiful grand piano now located in the lobby of the State Theater. This wonderful gift was donated by local citizen David Pittman & family. Mr. Pittman is known in the area for his many civic
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 | Profile of Mattie Lund
03/22/2010
Mattie Lund was one of the first women elected to countywide office in California. She was elected CountyTax Collector when she was 24 years old and held that position for nearly 50 years (later was County Treasurer). She resigned in 1961.
In 1911, the h
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 | STAGE Receives a Welcome Gift
03/22/2010
President, Jim Moll recently accepted, on behalf of STAGE, a beautiful grand piano now located in the lobby of the State Theater. This wonderful gift was donated by local citizen David Pittman & family. Mr. Pittman is known in the area for his many civic
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 | Cathedral Peak Hike, March 27, 2010
03/22/2010
On Saturday, March 27, 2010 from
8:30 am to 4:00 pm, we are having a Cathedral Peak hike.
Bristling with hundreds of rock slabs stacked twisted by subterranean forces, “Cathedral Peak” is an amazing volcanic feature to behold, appearing like a Gothic st
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 | Extreme Rock Crawling National Competition in the North State
03/15/2010
OROVILLE – Get ready to rock! The W.E. Rock Western U.S. Nationals #1 extreme rock crawling competition is coming to Oroville on March 27 and 28.
Gates open at 9:00am and the engines start to roar at 10:00am both days at at Riffles RV Park, 4514 Pacific
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 | 90th Celebration Comes to Oroville, March 21, 2010
03/15/2010
In honor of the 90th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment (Women’s Right to Vote) and the 90th Anniversary of the League of Women Voters, the Butte County League is hosting a series of celebrations. These free, public events feature the movie “Iron Jawed Ang
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 | Birding in the Buttes, March 20, 2010
03/15/2010
This event is Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Taking full advantage of the varied habitats of Peace Valley in the Sutter Buttes, you will stroll alongside a riparian stream looking for various songbirds, observe raptors while walking thr
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 | Historic Women�s Displays Throughout Downtown Oroville
03/15/2010
Everyone is invited downtown to view the Women in History displays in celebration of Women�s History Month. Thirty-one locations and over thirty different women are featured. Most displays are window displays. On Montgomery Street visit Oroville
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 | Support Your Local Libary at Bookfair, March 20-21, 2010
03/08/2010
Support your Butte County Library by shopping at the Chico Barnes & Noble. In an effort build a countywide base of support for the Library, the Chico, Durham, Gridley, Oroville, and Paradise Friends of the Library and the Love Your Library Committee are
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| | Baby Boomers Needed to Help with Medicare
03/08/2010
PASSAGES is looking for “baby boomers” or other individuals who have a desire to help people with Medicare navigate through the complex system of healthcare coverage options. “Boomer’s” computer and analytical skills are extremely valuable and needed.
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 | City of Oroville Named Tree City USA for 30th Year
03/08/2010
The National Arbor Day Foundation has named the City of Oroville “Tree City USA.” This is the 30th time that the city has been honored by receiving this national recognition. The City of Oroville is proud to have over 10,000 trees, many of which are cur
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 | Oroville Medicare Savings Enrollment Event, March 10, 2010
03/08/2010
There are thousands of seniors and adults with disabilities who have Medicare that are struggling to pay for their prescription costs and are not aware that there is help available. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the fed
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 | Exciting Hiking Schedule for March
03/01/2010
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Wildflower Hike in Sutter Buttes
Saturday, March 6 & Sunday March 28
Come on a hike through the Sutter Buttes and witness the finest wildflower display in many years. The six-hour excursion will trek atop the Propylite Hills. “Prop
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 | California State Horsemen’s Reining Series Begins
03/01/2010
The first of four Reining shows held annually by the California State Horsemen’s Association, Inc. (CSHA) Region – 2 will begin on March 6 at Saddle Creek Ranch, 2947 Messilla Valley Rd., Butte Valley.
The show starts at 8 a.m., and competitors may regis
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 | First Friday in March Features Famous Women
03/01/2010
Downtown Oroville will be celebrating in March as part of Women’s History Month with more than twenty downtown businesses featuring window or in-store displays of their chosen woman. Many of the businesses have chosen world famous women including Jackie
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 | Butte College Presents Regional Conference, March 6, 2010
02/22/2010
Butte College will present a regional conference designed to help students succeed in community college on Saturday, March 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the main campus, 3536 Butte Campus Drive, Oroville. Keynote speaker will be Joan Córdova, an adjunc
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 | Downtown Oroville Business Association is Celebrating Women’s Hi
02/22/2010
In 1987 Congress passed a Congressional Resolution designating March as Women’s History Month. 2010 is the 30th Anniversary of the National Women’s History Project. The 2010 theme is “Writing Women Back into History”. The Oroville City Council will be
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 | Historic Lott Home Celebrates with Free Event, February 28, 2010
02/22/2010
The brooms, gloves, and dust cloths have been put away and the Historic Lott Home in Sank Park is sparkling and ready to welcome visitors back.
To celebrate there will be an open house on Sunday, February 28th, from 11:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Docents will
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 | Countywide Celebrations—90th Anniversary of 19th Amendment & Lea
02/15/2010
The Butte County Chapter of the League of Women Voters, joined by countywide women’s educational and service groups, invite you to join them in celebrating the 90th anniversary of the passage of the Women’s Right to Vote, which is also the League’s 90th a
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 | State Park Volunteer Program Begins on February 24, 2010
02/08/2010
Volunteering at Lake Oroville Visitor Center provides area residents the opportunity to meet people from around the world and share Oroville’s interesting history and some of the unusual features that make our area so special.
Our thorough volunteer trai
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 | Hike Cat Rock Loop, February 21, 2010
02/08/2010
Cat Rock Loop: On this February 21st hike we circumnavigate Cat Rock, a dacite dome split in half, ascending 500’ above Peace Valley on the Sutter Buttes’ northern flank. We begin the trip with a visit to an ancient Indian encampment then trek to a pro
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 | February is Love Your Library Month
02/08/2010
February is “Love Your Library” Month at Butte County Library. Each year this month-long celebration provides the perfect opportunity to recognize the important role libraries play in local communities. As we have seen during this past year, the importa
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 | Cost Saving Workshop for Medicare Beneficiaries, February 11, 20
02/08/2010
SENIORS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR HELP WITH PRESCRIPTION COSTS AND DON’T KNOW IT!
There are thousands of seniors and adults with disabilities who have Medicare that are struggling to pay for their prescription costs and are not aware that there is help available.
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 | Year of the Tiger Asian Tea, February 13, 2010
02/01/2010
The Butte County Historical Society’s Second Annual Tea will be held at the Ehmann Home on February 13. The date coincides with the Chinese New Year—this year being the Year of the Tiger. The Asian theme of this year’s Tea will feature Asian cuisine and
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 | PCW Pro Wrestling in Oroville, February 13, 2010
02/01/2010
For over 3 years, Pro Championship Wrestling (PCW) has electrified the Municipal Auditorium and captivated the city of Oroville! With amazing athleticism, entertaining characters and the ability to give it’s fans exactly what they paid for, every single t
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 | Butte Humane Society’s Valentine Dinner, February 12, 2010
02/01/2010
Early-bird tickets are available now for Butte Humane Society’s 9th Annual Puppy Love & Kitten Kisses Valentine’s Dinner and Auction - our biggest, most fabulous fundraiser of the year. This year’s event will be held at the Chico Masonic Family Center on
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 | Car Raffle & BBQ Aid Local High Schools, February 5, 2010
02/01/2010
Las Plumas and Oroville High Schools are seeking your help in a fund raising effort! They have joined forces to raise money for both high schools� athletic programs. This is a great opportunity to help a large number of student athletes with one s
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 | Chaffin Family Orchards Cooking Classes
01/25/2010
Carol Albrecht, owner of the farm and a 3rd generation Chaffin farming our land, is starting the Chico-Butte Valley Chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation. This new local chapter will be sponsoring monthly cooking classes. These cooking classes will
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 | Mardi Gras Party, February 6, 2010
01/25/2010
Don feathered masks and join us on Saturday, February 6, 2010, when Paradise Center for Tolerance and Nonviolence presents an evening of music and dancing from 7:30 pm until 11:30 pm at the Paradise Ridge Senior Center, 877 Nunneley Road.
Local legend Bi
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 | Veterans Aid Workshop, February 4, 2010
01/25/2010
A workshop entitled “Veterans Aid & Attendance Benefits: A Part of Estate and Long Term Care Planning” is scheduled for February 4th, 3:00 to 5:00 PM at The Terraces, 2750 Sierra Sunrise Terrace, in Chico.
This workshop is designed to educate people ab
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 | Annual Chamber Movers & Shakers Night, February 4, 2010
01/25/2010
Come on all you movers and shakers, let’s get the year off to a great start. Let’s get together and celebrate the achievements of 2009, thank our volunteers and honor the winners of the Chamber’s Business Awards at “Movers & Shakers Night,” the Chamber’s
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 | Rice and Waterbirds Workshop, February 5, 2010
01/18/2010
Please join us for the “Rice and Waterbirds Workshop” on February 5th, 2010 This workshop, sponsored by the California Rice Commission, Audubon California, PRBO Conservation Science and The Nature Conservancy, will build upon a workshop held last year wit
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 | Medicare Workshop Planned for January 28, 2010
01/18/2010
PASSAGES wants to inform Medicare beneficiaries who are either new to Medicare, those who will become Medicare eligible in the next few months, or those needing a refresher, that they will have an opportunity to get the guidance they need at HICAP’s “Welc
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 | Special Ag Workshops—Creating and Controlling Profit
01/18/2010
When it comes to staying on the land and being profitable, are you feeling a bit stressed? The Butte and Glenn County Resource Conservation Districts are sponsoring a 4 day financial planning workshop designed to help landowners and managers create and c
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 | Pacific Flyway Art Exhibition Opens January 22, 2010
01/18/2010
The Uptown/Downtown Pacific Flyway Art Exhibition opens January 22 and runs through February 7, 2010 as a key part of Chico’s annual Snow Goose Festival. Photographers, painters and sculptors will display expressive images of Pacific Flyway geese, herons
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 | Martin Luther King Day Commemoration, January 18, 2010
01/11/2010
On Monday, January 18, 2010, a program of music, song and spoken word commemorating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrating his dream of peace and equality will be presented at the Paradise United Methodist Church. The community is invite
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 | Hike to the Center of the Sutter Buttes, January 17, 2010
01/11/2010
Join an energetic climb to the center of the Sutter Butte volcano on Yuba Historical Society’s Ridge Walker Delight hike, Sunday, January 17. This six-hour excursion begins with a climb out of the Buttes’ largest canyon up to a 1500’ ridge where vistors
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 | Oroville Arts Commission and City Offer Free Conference January
12/28/2009
A free conference, sponsored by the Oroville Arts Commission and the City of Oroville, will be held on Friday, January 15, 2010, in the City of Oroville Council Chambers located at 1735 Montgomery Street from 10:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Participants will be
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 | Brain Agility Program Begins January 14, 2010
12/28/2009
The YMCA is opening registration for its Brain Agility class to begin January 14th. This class is receiving outstanding reviews from previous program users. “All participants completing the course evaluation form said they recommend the course to others,”
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 | Chamber Hosts Waste Treatment Seminar, January 13, 2010
12/28/2009
It’s no secret that sewage disposal issues plague the Oroville area. Problems with traditional septic tanks and sewer systems that are at or near capacity have slowed both residential and commercial development. It’s a complicated issue, but there may be
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 | Light Parade Commercial Winner
12/28/2009
1st place winner of the “Commercial Vehicle” category, Oroville RV/Boat and Self Storage, truly was a family event.
Pictured in front of the award winning float is Lisa Beachamp / Marketing Manager of Oroville Storage and her three grandchildren Dillon J
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 | Antique Decorative Lights for Oroville’s State Theatre
12/21/2009
Restoration efforts at Oroville’s State Theatre in the Historic Downtown District continues with the recent installation of decorative antique luminaries along Myers Street. The exterior of the building was recently painted and much of the decorative con
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 | Bolt’s Tool Museum Announces 2010 “History in Your Hands” Progr
12/21/2009
Bolt’s Antique Tool Museum located at 1650 Broderick St., Oroville, announces the 2010 schedule for their successful “History in Your Hands Program.” Local residents, Pat Braunagel and Ken Manies, are joining founder Bud Bolt in bringing expertise to sub
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 | Arc Wins WRAP Award … Again!
12/21/2009
We are happy to share that the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) awarded the Arc of Butte County a 2009 Waste Reduction Award certificate of acknowledgement for “steering your community along a path towards zero-waste and minimizing you
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 | Help Save Oroville’s Freshman Sports
12/21/2009
As you might of heard already, Oroville High School and Las Plumas High school have a combined shortfall of $35,000 in the athletic budget. This is threatening to end Freshman Sports until 2011. The Oroville business community has joined together in an ef
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 | Christmas in the Berry Creek Mountains
12/14/2009
In Berry Creek we have an annual Christmas party for all the children in our community. This year, it will be December 19th at our very own volunteer fire department.
We start out in August at the berry festival, making milk shakes and selling raffle ti
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 | Chico Community Members Asked to Help Out-of-Work Employees
12/14/2009
The spirit of community is alive and well in Downtown Chico! After the destructive fire on Dec. 1st that caused both Tres Hombres and Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop to close their doors in order to repair major damages, an effort to offer assistance to the em
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 | Wanna Be an Arc Elf?
12/14/2009
The Arc’s annual Holiday Gift Wrap Booth has been a festive tradition for over 30 years. This important fundraiser is made possible with the help of volunteers from the community. Over the years, many individuals, families, local groups and clubs have vo
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 | Northstate Teachers Receive Special Funding
12/14/2009
Generous donors have fully funded project requests for classroom materials submitted by local teachers, the online education charity DonorsChoose.org announced recently:
* Mr. Hardy, an 11th grade teacher at Gridley High School in Gridley, CA submitted a
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 | WiFi Available in Four Butte County Libraries
12/14/2009
Visitors to the Oroville and Paradise branches of the Butte County Library can now take advantage of free WiFi services. Thanks to funding provided by both the Oroville Friends of the Library and Paradise Friends of the Library, WiFi has been installed a
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 | “Chico Icons” Exhibition Opens December 11, 2009
12/07/2009
The annual “Chico Icons” exhibition runs at Avenue 9 from December ll-January l6. This show is a great crowd pleaser and features a “People’s Choice” award. Chicoans love to see the ‘take’ of artists on such local treasures as our water towers, Bidwell
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 | Oroville Light Parade, December 12, 2009
12/07/2009
The lights say it all, Holly Jolly Christmas, at Oroville’s Annual Parade of Lights. This year’s event is on Saturday, December 12th starting at 6pm. The Oroville Downtown Business Association has chosen Bob Hedrick as this year’s Grand Marshall. Bob i
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 | Medicare Prescription Drug Workshop, December 10, 2009
12/07/2009
HICAP, the Medicare Counseling Program at PASSAGES wants to inform Medicare beneficiaries who are either new to Medicare or wish to change their Medicare prescription drug plan, also known as Part D, that they will have a one-time chance to do so during t
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 | “Cliffs End” Performances Now at Birdcage Theatre
12/07/2009
Newcomers Alexandria Marie Olson and Joshua Furtado joins seasoned Birdcage performers Wesley O. Bayles, Mark S. Fitzgerald, Marchia Ryborz, Rachel McCullough, Barbara Daggett and Cheryl Turnbough in a Cliff’s End, a re-interpretation of the 1946 film Th
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 | Christmas in the Foothills, December 5 & 6
11/30/2009
The 17th annual Christmas in the Foothills will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5 and 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A variety of businesses are participating in this year’s tour, with locations in Browns Valley, Brownsville, Dobbins, and Oregon House. Ea
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 | Chico Downtown Tree Lighting, December 4, 2009
11/30/2009
The spectacular City Plaza will glow with the joy of Christmas at the annual Community Tree Lighting on Friday, December 4th at 6:00 p.m.
A display of holiday spirit and cheer is planned for the Tree Lighting - making it one of Chico�s favorite t
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 | Bob Buskirk Surprised by Santa
11/30/2009
Santa arrived just in time to take orders for everyone’s Christmas list at the recent Downtown Business Association’s annual holiday dinner, but there was a special presentation that took priority. The spotlight was on Bob Buskirk, President of the Oro D
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 | Hometown Christmas in Forbestown, November 28, 2009
11/23/2009
Journey up to the foothills on Saturday, November 28, and start your Christmas Season off with a stroll along the boardwalks under twinkling lantern light in Gold Trader Flat, a replica town of the 1800’s located next to the Yuba Feather Museum, at 19096
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 | Pioneer Museum’s Holiday Open House, November 29, 2009
11/23/2009
The Pioneer Memorial Museum will host its annual holiday open house on Sunday, November 29th, from noon until 4:00 P.M. The event, sponsored by the City of Oroville Docents, has become an annual tradition. The museum is located at 2332 Montgomery Street,
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 | YMCA’s Holiday Party, December 4, 2009
11/23/2009
The YMCA’s tenth annual Holiday Party and Silent Auction is Friday, December 4th from 6pm to 9pm at the Southside Community Center. This party is one of the most fun events you can attend during the Christmas season. The price of tickets includes wine tas
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 | Lutefisk Dinner, December 5, 2009
11/23/2009
This very special dinner begins at 6 p.m. at the Calvary Lutheran Church and includes Swedish meat balls, potatoes, lefse — a traditional Norwegian flat bread — coleslaw, Lutefisk – Cod fish with a béchamel sauce— beverages (coffee, milk, juice), and dess
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 | Tic Toc, the Clock is Back
11/16/2009
The Centennial Clock that was the unfortunate recipient of a wayward vehicle last spring in historic downtown Oroville has been replaced. The original clock was donated by the Noontime Rotary Club in 2006 honoring the City’s one hundredth anniversary. T
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 | Two Hikes in the Sutter Buttes, November 21 & 28
11/16/2009
Everyone has climbed to the top of a hill or mountain, but what about walking around one? You can do just that by signing up for Yuba Historical Society’s Cat Rock Loop hike on Saturday, November 21. Cat Rock is a small volcanic pinnacle split in half, a
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 | Tribute to Pink Floyd at State Theatre, November 21, 2009
11/16/2009
HOUSE OF FLOYD, a musical and visual tribute to Pink Floyd, brings their show to the Oroville State Theatre, 1489 Myers St. on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. HOUSE OF FLOYD re-creates the music of Pink Floyd along with their video and laser lig
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 | R.F. Marcozzi Jewelers Celebrate 60th Anniversary
11/16/2009
Rudy J. Marcozzi announced today that 2009 is Marcozzi Jewelers 60th year of business in downtown Oroville. Dad and Mom (Rudy Sr. and Della) opened their first shop in Oroville in 1949, upstairs in the State Theatre building. I am pleased and proud to say
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| | Open Letter to the City of Oroville, Friends of the Parks, & the
11/09/2009
Approaching Oroville’s 1863 Chinese Temple around 6 p.m. on October 24 with the brilliant, red swags lining the walkway to the complex, it looked like we were about to experience a very special evening. And we were!
Entering the courtyard, that was fes
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 | Friends of Parks Receive City Proclamation
11/09/2009
The Friends of the Parks recently received a proclamation from the City of Oroville acknowledging their years of dedicated service to the City. The proclamation signed by Mayor Steve Jernigan said in part, “Whereas the Friends of the Parks have been a def
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 | November 22, 2009 Benefit for Norton Buffalo
11/09/2009
As you may have heard, Paradise’s own virtuoso, Norton Buffalo, has been diagnosed with lung cancer that has spread to his brain. Norton is a great friend of the community, having raised thousands of dollars for local causes including PCTN. To help Norton
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 | City of Oroville Announces Leaf Pick-up Program
11/09/2009
The City’s annual fall leaf pick-up program started on November 2nd and will continue through February 3, 2010. The City has been recognized for the past 29 years as one of the “Tree City USA” recipients. Along with the beauty of the trees, and the value
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 | Fundraiser for Local Youth, November 12, 2009 at Grande Burger
11/09/2009
Olivia Evans, 17, has earned the right to compete in the 2009 National Reining Horse Association Adequan North American Affiliate Championships in Oklahoma City, OK, Nov. 26 � Dec. 5, 2009.
Considered the �world� championships of the
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 | Chamber Holiday Blues Review & Auction, November 13, 2009
11/02/2009
The Holiday Blues Review & Auction, presented by the Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce, will make its debut at the Gold Country Casino Showroom on Friday, Nov. 13, from 6:00-9:30pm. Come and enjoy live blues music, delicious food, wine tasting, a live auc
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 | LWV Sponsors Northstate Water Forum in Chico, November 12, 2009
11/02/2009
California Water Plan and Statewide Drought Planning managers will be guest speakers at the 3rd annual water forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Butte County.
This free public forum and workshop, titled “California Water Plan - 2009 Update: The
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 | Art Glass Reception at Avenue 9, November 7, 2009
11/02/2009
Avenue 9 Gallery will exhibit fine art glass made by advanced students under the supervision of CSUC’s master glass artist Robert Herhusky from November 7 to December 5 with a Saturday November 7 reception (5-8 pm). Also in the exhibition will be establi
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 | 2010 Medicare Changes Workshops
11/02/2009
PASSAGES wants to remind Medicare beneficiaries that open enrollment to change or enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan known as Part D begins November 15. During this open enrollment, people will also be able to make changes to their other health
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 | Downtown Oroville Trick or Treating & YMCA’s “House of the Livi
10/26/2009
Come Trick or Treating on Halloween downtown Oroville! The Oroville Downtown Business Association invites children in costume to visit many stores that will be giving candy during open hours between 11am and 5pm. Afterwards come to the YMCA’s Haunted Hous
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 | Fashion Show & Luncheon, October 31, 2009
10/26/2009
The Auxiliary of Oroville Hospital presents its first annual Fashion Show & Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31 at the Oroville Sports Club, 2600 Oro Dam Blvd. Fashions will be from The Attic.
There will be door prizes and surp
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 | Downtown Chico’s Treat Street, October 31, 2009
10/26/2009
Downtown Chico Business Association (DCBA) hosts the 10th Annual Downtown Treat Street! Rain or shine on Saturday, October 31st from 2-5pm, downtown merchants have something “in-store” for all children 12 and under. The adventure is free.
It’s simple..
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 | Trivia Bee for Literacy, November 6, 2009
10/26/2009
Join in the fun Friday evening, November 6th as teams from the community compete in Butte County Library Services’ 3rd Annual Trivia Bee for Literacy! Come on out and see the likes of local Rotary Clubs, Friends of the Library groups, the Orange Hat Soci
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 | Quilt Display at the BCHS Museum
10/19/2009
October is Quilt Month. Come see a display of historic quilts at Butte County Historical Society Museum, Baldwin and Spencer Streets, Oroville. The earliest quilt on display dates back to 1820.
These are quilts owned by present Butte County residents o
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 | “Eleemosynary” at Birdcage, October 30– November 15, 2009
10/19/2009
BirdcageTheatre is proud to present an extraordinary theatrical experience – “Eleemosynary.” Eleemosynary is defined as ”of or pertaining to alms; charitable”. It is an adjective derived from ancient Greek and Latin. It is a spelling bee challenge. It
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 | Butte College Set for Make a Difference Day, October 24, 2009
10/19/2009
Once again the students, faculty and staff of Butte College have committed themselves to positively impacting the community through Extreme Community Makeover: Butte College Edition, its annual Make A Difference Day program on Saturday, October 24.
Natio
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 | Butte County Humane Society Recognition Dinner, October 29, 2
10/19/2009
Butte Humane Society�s second annual Heroes for Animals Recognition Dinner will take place October 29 at 6 p.m. in the Chico Family Masonic Center, located at 1110 W. East Ave.
Tickets are $25 each, and a full vegetarian meal by The Good Fellas Ca
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 | October is Adopt-a-Dog Month
10/12/2009
You can save the day for a homeless dog – and find a faithful companion who will be at your side for all of life’s adventures – by adopting a dog from your local shelters during American Humane’s Adopt-A-Dog Month in October. It’s the perfect time to visi
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 | Oroville Art Studios Tour, October 24-25, 2009
10/12/2009
It’s an “ART for Everyone” weekend during the Oroville Area CAC Open Studios Tour October 24 and 25, 2009. Studios are open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Demonstrations and quality art will be on display from 10 area artists plus an additional Gallery of Art
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 | First Doses of H1N1 Influenza Vaccine to Arrive
10/12/2009
Many Butte County pediatricians and children’s health clinics will soon receive their first allocations of pandemic H1N1 vaccine, according to Butte County Public Health Department. Approximately 2,300 doses of Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV), a
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 | North Valley Boys & Girls Clubs Recognition Event, October 15, 2
10/12/2009
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley Oroville Teen Center and its Board of Directors is excited and proud to celebrate its one year anniversary with a donor recognition and Youth of the Year event to be held from 5:30-9:30 p.m. on October 15, 2009,
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 | Free Bocce Ball Courts Available
10/05/2009
The City of Oroville has great regulation Bocce Ball Courts available for use at Hewitt Park. The park is located on Baldwin Avenue between Myers Street and Spencer Avenue. It is ADA compliant, has updated restrooms, a kids playground, a rolling lawn, ho
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| Bolt’s Antique Tool Museum Takes a Road Trip
10/05/2009
Bolt’s Antique Tool Museum has been chosen by Stephen Nowlin, Vice President and Director of the Alyce de Roulet Williamson Gallery at Arts Center College of Design, Pasadena, California, to be part of an exhibit that will run through January 10, 2010.
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 | Butte County Brews Featured at Oktoberfest, October 10, 2009
10/05/2009
Enjoy some of Butte County’s finest adult beverages at Oktoberfest ’09, presented by the Native Sons of the Golden West on Sat., Oct. 10 from noon to 6:00pm at the Lake Oroville Golf and Event Center, 5131 Royal Oaks Blvd. in Kelly Ridge.
In addition to
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 | PAWS People for Pets Dinner, October 10, 2009
10/05/2009
It's that time again to mark your calendars for this Saturday, October 10 to attend PAWS (Promotion of Animal Welfare Society) of Butte County fund-raising dinner. It will be a terrific night with a western theme, "Country for the Critters."
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 | Superstition Saturday Reveals Folklore, Mystery, & Fun, Octob
09/29/2009
The annual Superstition Saturday, sponsored by the California State Department of Parks and Recreation and the Bidwell Bar Association takes place October 10 at the Lake Oroville Visitor Center at 917 Kelly Ridge Road in Oroville from 6-8pm.
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 | Historical Society Sponsors Perry Mason Days Events on October
09/29/2009
At the Butte County Historical Society Museum, Baldwin and Spencer Streets, many special events will take place on Saturday, October 3. Starting at 11:00 a.m. will be movies about Erle Stanley Gardner, author of Perry Mason Mystery Stories, who lived in O
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 | First Friday ART Walk, October 2
09/29/2009
Pam Casner and Artist Dianna Wyles plan her display for the upcoming ART Walk on Friday, October 2nd. Dianna works full time for the City of Oroville but enjoys expressing her creative talents in her spare time with painting miniatures and crafting jewel
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 | A 50th Class Reunion Amidst Award-Winning Architecture
09/29/2009
I’m quite sure that my ongoing passion for architecture came from growing up and living in Columbus, Indiana. One of my earliest baby pictures was taken in 1941 in front of the First Christian Church (Eliel Saarinen, architect), the first modern architec
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 | Oroville Works on Building its Business Base
09/21/2009
The City of Oroville has received grant funding to create a pro-active marketing and business development program to strengthen the City’s retail, commercial, and industrial business base. City staff is working with a team of marketing and retail special
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 | YMCA Offers Mental Exercise Class for a Sharper Brain, October
09/21/2009
“What’s her name?” “Keeping track of all the bills is more of a hassle, and I can’t even remember where I put them.” “Driving in traffic seems to have gotten a little more difficult.”
Statements like these become more common with age. Failing memory, d
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 | Chico Palio Team Discovers Rich Horse History in Their Backyar
09/21/2009
As the Barber Neighborhood team prepared its horse for Chico Palio -- a race of horse sculptures slated for Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 at high noon -- former librarian Elizabeth Stewart and Barber Neighborhood resident, started researching a horse connectio
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 | Plan to Get the Influenza Vaccine
09/21/2009
Butte County Public Health Department officials are reminding county residents that seasonal flu vaccine is available now, and people should get the vaccine early this year.
“The vaccine available now is for seasonal influenza, not the pandemic H1N1 infl
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 | Glenn Yarbrough at PPAC September 20, 2009
09/14/2009
The Paradise Performing Arts Center proudly presents “An Evening with Glenn Yarbrough” on September 20. Yarbrough is a true American Original. Touching audiences worldwide with his distinctive voice for over fifty years, he sings with a conviction and de
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 | Rib Cook-Off at Country Crest, September 19, 2009
09/14/2009
On Saturday, September 19, 2009, Country Crest Retirement Community is hosting the 3rd Annual Boot Kick’n Rib Cook Off!
Round up your family and friends and head down to Country Crest to enjoy a rib cook off competition, live entertainment, delicious f
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 | Birdcage Opens Season with “The Odd Couple,” September 18 - Oct
09/14/2009
The Birdcage Theatre opens it’s twenty-six season with Neil Simon’s hilarious comedy “The Odd Couple” (female version) on September 18th.
This Neil Simon’s contemporary classic begins with a group of girlfriends playing their weekly game of Trivial Pursu
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 | Coats for Kids Drive Begins
09/04/2009
PG&E is collecting all articles of warm clothing, new and used for the children in our own community. We need all sizes and all donations. These articles of clothing will stay in our community. There is a box is the customer service office at 1567 Hunt
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 | 4th Annual Surplus City Mud & Crawl, September 12-13, 2009
09/04/2009
Drivers will be fueling their engines as well as their courage to face the most challenging rock courses and deepest mud bog in the most exciting four-wheel drive competition on the west coast when Surplus City hosts its 4th Annual Mud & Crawl competition
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 | Bounty of Oroville, September 20, 2009
09/04/2009
In an effort to shine a spotlight on our community and share our local treasures, the Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce will present The Third Annual Bounty of Oroville on Sunday, Sept. 20 from 11:00am to 4:00pm. This family-friendly community event retur
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