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| | Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! (General)
03/08/2010
My calendar is always jam packed with activities, appointments and “to do” lists. So when I see a holiday fast approaching, I have to be prepared. (This can require bringing cookies to school so advance notice is essential!)
What is this holiday called,
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 | Ocean to Ocean Part 4 - Surprises in Panama (Travel Column)
03/08/2010
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 | Support Your Local Libary at Bookfair, March 20-21, 2010 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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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 | Ocean to Ocean Part 3 � The People, Plants and Animals of (Travel Column)
03/01/2010
Biodiversity is the single word that best sums up the country of Panama. We have always considered the United States to be a major melting pot of peoples and cultures, but, mile for mile, Panama certainly has us beat!
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 | The Newcomer (Newcomer)
03/01/2010
Spring is coming, rather slowly, but it is on the way. Somewhere I heard, “March showers bring April flowers.” I’m okay with the rain, just pray winds are light and colorful blossoms won’t be blown from the trees. Aren’t these flowering trees, that we
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 | Exciting Hiking Schedule for March (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
02/22/2010
Looking for adventure, excitement, change, and a new experience? Those are just some of the feelings that I have when walking and shopping in Oroville. It is a new adventure. I get excited when I meet someone new or anyone who wants to stop and chat. I lo
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 | Ocean to Ocean – Part 2 – The Panama Canal (Travel Column)
02/22/2010
From the time of Vasco Nuñez de Balboa’s discovery and naming of the Pacific Ocean in 1513 explorers dreamed of and searched for an easy route between the oceans. In North America it was the anticipated Northwest Passage. In Central America it was across
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 | Butte College Presents Regional Conference, March 6, 2010 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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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| Call Me TheNewcomer (Newcomer)
02/15/2010
It isn’t just the young who seek romance, companionship, and adventure in the new year. It is February, 2010; we all think hearts and valentines, love and hugs. But more important, It’s Leap Year! That means, girl can invite boy. Enough said. Mother ca
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 | Ocean to Ocean�An Adventure in Panama, Part 1 (Travel Column)
02/15/2010
A canal cruise, a tour and much, much more � it was a 9-day Panama adventure that will be difficult to summarize in words. Perhaps including some photos will help.
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 | Countywide Celebrations—90th Anniversary of 19th Amendment & Lea (Local News)
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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 | Food Storage Solutions (Gardening Column)
02/08/2010
Gardening is one of the most popular leisure activities that Americans enjoy, and interest is increasing every year. Although some people garden only for the beauty and peacefulness of their gardens, many more people enjoy the vegetables and fruits picked
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 | State Park Volunteer Program Begins on February 24, 2010 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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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| | ANTIQUE TOOL TALK # 33 (Bolt Column)
02/01/2010
Well folks, today I want to visit with you about the first tool I remember. To get this story in perspective, it’s important to remind you that I was born on a dry hill farm south West of Riverdale, Nebr. At that time, my parents were fairly prosperous a
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 | Year of the Tiger Asian Tea, February 13, 2010 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
01/25/2010
It may still be raining in Oroville. Chains may still be required on Highway 80, heading towards the ski slopes. I heard there were rocks on Highway 70 towards Qunicy. I also know, the local merchants are in the process of switching inventory. That me
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 | Chaffin Family Orchards Cooking Classes (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
01/18/2010
If I asked for the shirt off your back, would you give it to me? I bet you wouldn’t. Yet, I found someone in Oroville who would, and did! That’s right—she actually gave me the sweatshirt off her back. I didn’t know her; had never seen her before in my lif
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 | Rice and Waterbirds Workshop, February 5, 2010 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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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| Food Crisis 2010? (Gardening Column)
01/11/2010
Many, if not most, of us realize that things are seriously out of balance in the United States. Record high unemployment, massive foreclosures, the shredding of the safety net for the poorest and most vulnerable in society and the unprecedented and unpred
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| | Native Plant Presentation, January 21, 2010 (General)
01/11/2010
Spring is around the corner. Are you thinking of your garden and landscaping? Are you interested in, or do you have questions about Native Plants? Would you like to know which native plants are drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, considered “firewise,” o
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 | Martin Luther King Day Commemoration, January 18, 2010 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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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 | Birdcage Theatre Presents "An Evening of One Acts" (General)
01/11/2010
Opening at Birdcage Theatre on January 15th is An Evening of One Acts. This will be great fun in that it includes three different plays: “The Scent,” a drama, “I Don’t Smoke,” a comedy/drama and “Lost,” a comedy.
“Lost” is a charming and hilarious one
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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
12/28/2009
It is time to say goodbye to the old year and welcome in the new year. I, for one, had a great Christmas. It was filled with family and friends, laughter and tears ... even memories of yesteryears. Too soon it passed. But now, I look forward to what i
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 | Oroville Arts Commission and City Offer Free Conference January (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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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| The Newcomer (General)
12/21/2009
I don’t know if it rained on your parade, but It certainly didn’t rain on mine! If it did, I didn’t notice. Why? My head was covered with an old lady gold hat. And, I was having such a great time meeting, greeting, and visiting with the participants, who
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 | Antique Decorative Lights for Oroville’s State Theatre (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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! (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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? (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
12/14/2009
I have to tell you, I met up with some tiny elves at Frontier Christmas at the Visitor’s Center in early December. They told me, “It’s Christmas Time in the North State! And we do it in style.” I asked what they meant, and they replied, “Snow ... Snow.
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| End Notes (Gardening Column)
12/07/2009
One year is approaching its end and another looms on the horizon. This is the time when people look back at what they’ve accomplished (or didn’t) and look forward to what the New Year holds for them. Typically, it’s when New Year’s resolutions are made, w
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 | “Chico Icons” Exhibition Opens December 11, 2009 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
11/30/2009
First Friday, December 4, 2009: ‘Tis The Season To Be Jolly in Historical Downtown Oroville. It all begins this Friday when most stores will be lit up and holding an Open House in anticipation of Santa Claus’ arrival. He’ll be coming by way of Wells Farg
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| | The Sleeping Beauty Ballet, December 11-13, 2009 (General)
11/30/2009
Join Chico Community Ballet as they bring Tchaikovsky’s classic story of Sleeping Beauty to life on stage in Laxson Auditorium this December. This classical ballet will feature classic music, colorful sets, elaborate costumes, beautiful dancing and is the
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 | Christmas in the Foothills, December 5 & 6 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
11/23/2009
This is the time of the year, when family, friends, neighbors and out-of-towners gather to enjoy a hearty Thanksgiving. It is also that time of the year, where folks like us begin to prepare for Christmas, by locating exceptional bargains. So, when you
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 | Hometown Christmas in Forbestown, November 28, 2009 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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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| The Beauty of Plants (Gardening Column)
11/16/2009
Autumn is a lovely time of year--the vibrant reds, oranges and golds of the changing leaves, the bright orange squat pumpkins, the tans and creams and browns of drying foliage. What a feast for the eyes! What is even more exciting is that many of the vege
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 | Tic Toc, the Clock is Back (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
11/02/2009
You say spring cleaning wears you out? I say getting ready for fall and winter is far more complicated. Families and friends begin to prepare for the festivities of the season. It is past time to get your flu shots, true. But not too late to remind yo
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 | Chamber Holiday Blues Review & Auction, November 13, 2009 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
10/26/2009
Have I fallen down on the job? I hope not! Trying to keep up with all the activities and excitement can be overwhelming, at times. Still, it is so much fun to live in a community where the people really care for one another, and work overtime designing ne
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 | Downtown Oroville Trick or Treating & YMCA’s “House of the Livi (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
10/19/2009
The longer I live here, the better I like it! That is, life in The North State. I am especially fond of the quaint, friendly and very talented community of Oroville, California. I previously enjoyed a successful career marketing real estate in Manteca, Ca
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 | Quilt Display at the BCHS Museum (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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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| Taking Stock (Gardening Column)
10/12/2009
Well, you know that the season has changed, when the cats, instead of hunting in the morning for that late-dining mouse, are instead curled up in a basket by the fireplace. And so it is that we embrace these lovely crisp fall mornings and sunny, cool days
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 | October is Adopt-a-Dog Month (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
10/05/2009
This is my very favorite time of the year: The goblins are out and about, in colorful costumes. Trick or Treaters, young and old, come knocking at the door. The weather cools off, and hopefully the rains freshen the air, feeding the lakes, rivers, and
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 | Free Bocce Ball Courts Available (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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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| | Call Me The Newcomer (Newcomer)
09/29/2009
In my last column I left you dangling. That’s right, I said, “If you can dream it, you can achieve it, and many in our small community have lived to realize dreams do come true.” One such person is Bud Bolt, the founder of Bolt’s Antique Tool Museum.
Wi
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 | Superstition Saturday Reveals Folklore, Mystery, & Fun, Octob (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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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| Summer Vacation (Gardening Column)
09/21/2009
Although there is a saying about the “lazy days of summer”, for me it has been anything but. First, though, I must apologize to all of my readers and customers who are used to seeing me in my herb booth at the Saturday Farmers Market in Oroville. Yes, I h
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 | Oroville Works on Building its Business Base (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
09/14/2009
If you can dream it, you can achieve it! I know that for a fact, because I see it all over this community. Dreams turned into reality. Wonderful dreams that have come true for those who were diligent and put forth the effort. Take for instance the nex
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 | Oroville Salmon Festival, September 25-26, 2009 (General)
09/14/2009
It’s time to celebrate the return of the salmon to the Feather River at the 15th Annual Salmon Festival in Oroville, Sept. 25 & 26.
Join in the non-stop festivities for a fun-filled weekend as friends and neighbors gather together for food, crafts, educa
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 | Glenn Yarbrough at PPAC September 20, 2009 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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 (Local News)
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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 | A 50th Class Reunion Amidst Award-Winning Architecture & Cornfie (Travel Column)
09/04/2009
I need to confess something right up front. I loved growing up in my hometown. In fact, I loved living there so much that except for the four years of my undergraduate college days and the three years my first husband moved us all to Maine, I lived ther
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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
08/31/2009
My goodness! How time flies when you are having fun. Can you believe this is my anniversary, too. I mean gosh, two full years I have been writing this column. Some folks tell me that after living in Oroville that long, “You are no longer a Newcomer.” Wel
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 | Erle Stanley Gardner Essay Contest (Local News)
08/31/2009
In honor of Oroville’s “Perry Mason Days,” the Butte County Historical Society is sponsored an essay contest for high school juniors and seniors in the county, and the Butte County Bar Association is awarding $200 for the winning essay. The deadline for
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 | Taste of Chico, September 13 (Local News)
08/31/2009
The Downtown Chico Business Association (DCBA) invites you to enjoy the 24th Annual Taste of Chico. This highly acclaimed food, beverage, music and fine-art festival is scheduled for Sunday, September 13th from Noon until to 4:00 P.M. The event takes plac
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 | September is Library Card Sign-Up Month (General)
08/31/2009
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Butte County Library invites the public to carry the smartest card of all - a library card.
Library cards are free, and in celebration of Library Card Sign-up Month, there will be no charge for replacement
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| | Bird Street Birthday Block Party, September 4 (Local News)
08/31/2009
This is just a reminder not to miss the Bird Street Birthday Block Party to be held at Oroville’s monthly First Friday celebration from 5-7 p.m. on September 4. An article featuring all the details ran on page 11 in the August 25 issue of The Digger Shop
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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
08/24/2009
Tell me, what’s in a name? In my youth it was expected that children should address their friends, family and elders with respect. There was no “Hey You!” to be tolerated. Learn the name, repeat the name, and use the name of the person. Well, my name is
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 | Butte College Opens New Arts Center (Local News)
08/24/2009
A grand opening for Butte College’s new $28.7 million Arts Center was held Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. on the main campus, 3536 Butte Campus Drive.
The 77,000 square-foot center houses 42 different types of instructional environments serves as the home for all of
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 | Dignitaries to Visit Oroville Gymnastics Sports Academy (Local News)
08/24/2009
During the month of August, The Early Care and Education Consortium, a national alliance of high-quality, child care providers, have invited dignitaries and their representatives to visit local centers. With the numerous state and federal budget cuts, pr
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 | “An Evening in the Park With Keaggy and Stonehill,” September (Local News)
08/24/2009
Foothill Community Church has partnered with other Oroville churches and organizations to host “An Evening in the Park w/Phil Keaggy & Randy Stonehill” on Sunday, Sept. 6th at 6 p.m. at Riverbend Park, Oroville (at the end of Montgomery Street off Hwy70).
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 | Living History Day in Forbestown, September 5 (Local News)
08/24/2009
Summer is passing and closing day for the Yuba Feather Museum, located on New York Flat Road in the small, foothill town of Forbestown, is fast approaching. Saturday, September 5, plan to attend the Peddlers’ Fair and the final Living History Day of the
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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
08/17/2009
What’s happening in ‘our’ town? It is overwhelming; where do I begin? Let’s start in ‘Old-Town’, or is it Down Town Oro Ville? (What a beautiful logo, shopping bag and promotional ideas ...) Congratulations to the Downtown Business Association, aka DB
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 | Free Medicare Forums (Local News)
08/17/2009
HICAP at Passages in partnership with the Tehama County Elder Services Coordinating council is hosting a Medicare forum in Red Bluff called “Saving on Medicare Expenses” on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at the senior center on S. Jackson St.
HICAP does n
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 | A Berry Successful Festival (Local News)
08/17/2009
The Berry Festival Committee Volunteers of Berry Creek did it again! The 11th Annual Berry Creek Berry Festival was a wonderful success, and the 700+ blackberry pies were sold out by 1:15 p.m. And yes, they were all homemade by local volunteers!
A specia
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 | Arc Benefit Game, August 31 (Local News)
08/17/2009
The Chico Outlaws will be playing a 7 p.m. benefit game for the ARC on
Friday August 31st!
“We are very excited about the game,” says Michael McGinnis, Arc Executive Director, “It’s a great way to enjoy a little bit of summer before it slips away. We
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 | David Mallory Exhibition Opens (Local News)
08/17/2009
Avenue 9 Gallery’s exhibition “David Mallory: Lyrical Landscapes” opens with a Saturday August 22 reception (5-8pm) and runs through September 26. Members of the Avenue 9 Art Guild will also show new works. Mallory is well known in Chico as a superb vio
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| Some Mid-Year Reflections (Gardening Column)
08/10/2009
Well, we’re about mid-way through the planting season and have covered a number of topics in the “Getting Started” series of columns for this year. Now that summer is reaching it’s zenith and there are a few hints of the fall and winter to come, I’d like
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 | New Billboards Promote Oroville (Local News)
08/10/2009
If you’ve driven Highway 99 either north or south of Highway 162, you may have noticed the faded, outdated images on billboards promoting Oroville. Well, if you drive by now, you’re bound to notice the bright, modern, active images adorning the billboards
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 | City of Oroville Adopts 2030 General Plan (Local News)
08/10/2009
The 2030 General Plan for the City of Oroville was recently adopted by the City Council. Several years of review and analysis went into the formation of the plan which complies with the State of California mandate to cities and counties to formulate how
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 | Butte County Fair Idol Contest (Local News)
08/10/2009
The Butte County Fair is August 26 - August 30, 2009 and will be held at the fairgrounds in Gridley. This year the fair is sponsoring a Fair Idol competition. All contestants must be a minimum of 16 years of age, and competition is open to Butte County r
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 | Adobe Day at Ide Adobe State Park, August 15 (Local News)
08/10/2009
Red Bluff – The Ide Adobe Interpretive Association and California State Parks invite you to step back in time to the 1850s as the local townsfolk and nearby settlers gather for festivities, to share the latest news, and attempt to finagle a way to make mo
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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
08/03/2009
Berry Festival in Berry Creek is coming this weekend. We had a blast last year, and they promise to have lots more fun this year. The weather man has assured me it will be cooler on the hill. I’ll see you there.
Think of me as a motivator, not an inst
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 | Series Tickets for Chico Performances 2009-2010 Season (Local News)
08/03/2009
Chico Performances upcoming season has been announced - and it offers something for everyone! This season Chico Performances will be featuring comedy (John Cleese), Blues and Rock (B.B. King), dance (Pilobolous), lectures (Deepak Chopra), world music (Baa
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 | New Program at BC Child Support Services (Local News)
08/03/2009
The Butte County Department of Child Support Services is offering parents who have had their driver license suspended for non-payment of child support an opportunity to get it restored. The “Get Back on the Road Again” public awareness program targets pa
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 | Oroville Chamber Unveils Updated Websites (Local News)
08/03/2009
Anyone searching online for information about the Oroville area will now find it much easier thanks to the redesigned Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce Website at www.orovillechamber.net and Lake Oroville Website at www.lakeoroville.net. Both sites are no
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 | Entries Sought for Juried Art Show (Local News)
08/03/2009
The Artists of River Town announces “The Oroville Scene: People, Places, Things” juried art show for September 1-20. There will be a $250 cash award for Best of Show, and the subject matter can be wherever, whatever, whomever you choose that relates or h
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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
07/27/2009
Early in my professional career I learned not to drive a green car, wear green clothing, or decorate my office or home in green hues. Why? It is the color of money and can interfere with a client’s decision making! That is, if you are a salesperson, like
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 | Oroville Products Make It to Iraq (Local News)
07/27/2009
A group of soldiers in Iraq recently received a care package from Jamie Hayes Administrative Assistant at the City of Oroville.
With the assistance of the Oroville Chamber of Commerce, several Klean Kanteens and shop Oroville bags were sent to Ms. Haye
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 | Merry-er & Berry-er, August 8 (Local News)
07/27/2009
I know it’s corny, but it is also TRUE! This year our 11th Annual Berry Creek Berry Festival on Saturday, August 8, is larger and more spectacular than ever.
Two of your favorite bands - Jim Halsey and his Night Hawks and Lee Side Riders - return to ou
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 | Benefit Rib Cook-Off & Dinner, August 1 (Local News)
07/27/2009
Come one, come all from 3-8 p.m. to the August 1 Rib Cook-Off and Rib Dinner to support the local YMCA at the Oroville RV/Boat and Self Storage at 2750 S. 5th Ave.
We are looking for local BBQers to join the competition, and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place cas
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 | Istanbul’s Spice Market, Orient Express, & a Cistern—Last Day i (Travel Column)
07/27/2009
he only bad thing about this day was that it was to be our last one in Turkey, as we were to fly back home the next day. Actually, another bad thing was that we had to have our luggage outside our door by 6:30 a.m. that morning before breakfast, which wa
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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
07/20/2009
If you have been keeping up with my column, you know I have a house-guest. Her name is Jan. She is recently retired from the San Joaquin School District. When not working, her favorite thing to do is help her friends decorate their homes and organize “
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 | Historic Lott Home Gets Fresh Paint (Local News)
07/20/2009
The Historic Lott Home, located in Sank Park at 1067 Montgomery Street , is benefiting from a fresh coat of paint thanks to the City of Oroville and several local organizations and companies.
Volunteers from the Oroville Noontime Rotary Club teamed up wi
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 | Butte County Fair Coloring Contest (Local News)
07/20/2009
The 2009 Butte County Fair Coloring Contest Pictures are now available!! The pictures on our website www.buttecountyfair.org , and at the fair office – 199 East Hazel Street, Gridley. The coloring contest is an open youth contest and there are 5 divisio
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 | Forbestown Daze, August 1 (Local News)
07/20/2009
Get ready for some old fashioned fun! Forbestown Daze is Saturday, August 1, 2009.
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 | Ataturk�s Mausoleum & a Museum with Paleolithic Treasures (Travel Column)
07/20/2009
After breakfast, we departed for Ankara, the very modern capital of Turkey with a population of three and a half million. Believed to have been the site of a Hittite city, there is evidence of Phrygian settlement here in 1200 BC, when it was known as Anc
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| Getting Started: Controlling Pests (Gardening Column)
07/13/2009
Every garden has insects if it is healthy. The goal of the conscious gardener is to help keep the garden in balance--not too many destructive pests and not too many beneficial bugs. Even the good bugs can become a problem if they overpopulate.As a good st
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 | Fish Sculptures Installed at Centennial Park (Local News)
07/13/2009
Nine anatomically correct chrome plated bronze fish sculptures were recently installed at Centennial Plaza which is located above the levee off of Arlin Rhine Drive. The three dimensional sculptures were commissioned for design by Scientific Art Studio o
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 | Community Wildfire Workshops (Local News)
07/13/2009
You can make a difference for your family, home and community when wildfire strikes. Join local fire safety experts for a workshop on how to prepare your home and life for a wildfire. Topics to be discussed include:
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 | Western US Extreme Rock Crawling Championship, July 18-19 (Local News)
07/13/2009
W.E. ROCK and Surplus City have teamed up to rock your world with the World Extreme Rock Crawling Western US Pro-National Series Championship July 18-19.
This fourth and final competition of the Western US Pro- National Series will feature 50 of the top-
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 | “The Fireman’s Flame,” July 17-18, 24-25, 31- August 1 (Local News)
07/13/2009
Hocks Unlimited presents the classic melodrama, “The Fireman’s Flame,” which is set in the late 1800’s. Join the fun at the historic and air-conditioned Monday Club, 2385 Montgomery St.
Boo and hiss the villains and cheer the heroes. See the firebelles
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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
07/06/2009
Last year the fires in Butte County kept me inside. There seemed little time or desire to get out, about and explore by myself or with others. This year the air is great, and the Green Line is a divine guide. The Green Line has been freshly painted and
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 | The Oroville Greenline Gets a Facelift (Local News)
07/06/2009
The Oroville Tourism Committee, a joint effort of the City of Oroville and The Greater Oroville Chamber of Commerce, reached another milestone in the re-tooling of the Oroville Greenline on June 24th when work crews from both Butte County and the City of
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 | Community Wildfire Workshops (Local News)
07/06/2009
You can make a difference for your family, home and community when wildfire strikes. Join local fire safety experts for an interactive workshop with demonstrations, maps and aerial photos to help you create a fire safe plan for your property. Topics to
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 | Slice of Chico, July 11 (Local News)
07/06/2009
Downtown Merchants and the Downtown Chico Business Association (DCBA) invite you to “Shop Outside the Box” at Slice of Chico, Saturday July 11th. Downtown’s annual summer sidewalk sale and watermelon giveaway begins at 9am. Sidewalks and storefronts are
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 | KRBS-107.1 FM Music Festival, July 11 (Local News)
07/06/2009
A benefit concert for KRBS radio station will be held at Bedrock Park, 5th St. and Arlin Dr. (entrance off Feather River Blvd. and Montgomery) from 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 11. There will be bands and performers of various genres: reggae, rhyt
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 | Fairy Chimneys, Magic (to Me) Carpets, & Whirling Dervishes... (Travel Column)
07/06/2009
Many in our tour did something very special before breakfast our first morning in Cappadocia. They took a hot air balloon ride over the very unique landscape in this region. And to a person, they all loved it. The weather was great. The scenery was sp
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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
06/29/2009
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 | Paradise Branch of BC Library Announces Extended Hours (Local News)
06/29/2009
Interim Library Director, Roger Pearson said he is pleased to report the addition of 12 weekly hours of library service at the Paradise branch effective July 7, as a result of a commitment of funds by the local Paradise Friends of the Library group.
Las
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 | New Gallery Location for Artists of River Town (Local News)
06/29/2009
The Artists of River Town gallery is relocating from the State Theater to a new space at 1435 Montgomery Street, opening with an all-new show on June 30. The new gallery will return to a five-days-a-week schedule, with regular viewing hours from 11 a.m.
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 | First Friday in July (Local News)
06/29/2009
The fun starts in Downtown Oroville with a First Friday celebration on July 3rd beginning at 4 p.m. There will be Oro Dam Cruiser Cars on Bird Street from 4 to 7 p.m. along with kool treats on the street (free slices of watermelon while supplies last.)
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 | Concerts in the Park, Every Thursday Night (Local News)
06/29/2009
The Feather River Recreation and Park District’s (FRRPD) Thursday night Concerts in the Park series will continue to provide free, fun, family-oriented entertainment through August 27. The Oroville concerts are held at Riverbend Park every Thursday from 6
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 | Building Permit Amnesty Program (Local News)
06/22/2009
The City of Oroville recently announced a Residential Building Permit Amnesty Program that will be in effect from June 1, 2009 through October 1, 2009. The program provides a no-penalty option and assists home owners legalize construction work that may h
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 | Chico’s Cat-A-Clysmic Adopt-A-Thon, June 27 (Local News)
06/22/2009
Butte County Animal Control is celebrating the American Humane Association’s national Adopt-A-Cat Month this June. It’s the perfect time to promote cat adoptions because the spring and summer months typically bring a surge of cats to the nation’s shelters
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 | Local Business Offers $1500 Tax Credit (Local News)
06/22/2009
Are you confused about whether you can continue burning your old woodstove? Well, there is way more good news than bad news. The only bad news is that when it comes to a stove manufactured before 1991, it has done its time and needs to be replaced with a
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 | Riverboat Regatta, July 4th (Local News)
06/22/2009
The regatta begins at 10 a.m., and is sponsored by the Oroville Republican Women’s Federation. The theme is Freedom in 1776.
All entries must be decorated according to the theme, and no motorized watercraft are allowed. Each float must be powered by hu
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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
06/22/2009
It happens every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. until 1 o’clock.
Maybe you would like to know what I did today! It was only 6:30 a.m., when my dog stirred (The Duchess). She licked me on my face to say ‘Hello.” But, I knew the real reason she kiss
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| Getting Started: Seed Selection and Starting (Gardening Column)
06/15/2009
Now is the time to take advantage of the cooler weather that makes working in the garden so much more pleasant. If you haven’t started your seeds yet, now would be a good time since the seedling flats won’t dry out as quickly. Some seeds do like a warm so
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 | West Nile Virus Season is Here (Local News)
06/15/2009
They’re baaack. Mosquitoes, that is. Warm weather and standing water provide the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes, and Butte County Public Health Department is urging the public to prevent mosquito breeding and prepare for the West Nile Virus (WNV)
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 | Boys & Girls Club Golf Tournament, June 22 (Local News)
06/15/2009
Please join us on June 22 for a day of golf at the Butte Creek Country Club and an opportunity to make a connection with a Boys & Girls Club youth. Just put together a foursome or register as an individual. For only $200 per player you’ll receive a golf s
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 | NWSPA Adopt-a-Cat Month (Local News)
06/15/2009
The Northwest SPCA is observing Adopt-A-Cat month during June. Kitten adoptions are $20 or 2 for $30 and there is no charge for adult cat adoptions.
All cats and kittens will be available to qualified adoption applicants. Cat and kitten adoptions inclu
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 | B-Line Revises Proposed Fare Increase (Local News)
06/15/2009
In April Butte Regional Transit (B-Line) proposed a fare increase and began a 30-day public comment process. Many comments were received and considered. Most people understood the need for a fare increase, but thought the proposed changes were too great,
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 | A Mausoleum & an Underground City— Turkey Part 7 (Travel Column)
06/15/2009
The next morning in Konya, many of us took the optional tour of the Mevlana Museum. The turret-like top of the mausoleum/museum is covered with turquoise tiles, thus it is known as the “Green Dome.” It is an enlargement of the original dervish lodge and
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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
06/08/2009
There are no strangers here. Just friends you have yet to meet.
She is a Cancer survivor. He miraculously survived numerous operations on his face and skull, to mend the damage caused by a terrible automobile accident that crushed nearly every bone in hi
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 | Residents Urged To Clear Property “The Right Way” (Local News)
06/08/2009
Butte County Fire/CAL FIRE is urging Butte County residents to use equipment responsibly when clearing their property. “Many times, trying to eliminate fire hazards around your home can actually start a wildland fire. “The recent Jesusita Fire in Santa Ba
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 | Chico’s Industrial BBQ, June 18 (Local News)
06/08/2009
It’s sure to be competition at its finest when five local public safety agencies and four local restaurants/caterers compete in the Chico Chamber of Commerce 47th Annual Industrial BBQ Community Cook-Off honoring Public Safety Personnel.
The event takes
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 | Unity in Diversity Festival, June 14 (Local News)
06/08/2009
Come early on Sunday, June 14 & stay until the end to enjoy all of the wonderful entertainment! This event is from Noon- 4 p.m. at the Paradise Community Park, Pearson/Black Olive Streets. We’ll begin with the tranquil sounds of Eloise Newell playing Tib
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 | BC Library Launches Summer Program (Local News)
06/08/2009
BE CREATIVE & EXPRESS YOURSELF @ YOUR LIBRARY THIS SUMMER! Explore the worlds of music, dance, art, books and more. The 2009 Summer Library Program is open to young people, preschool through young adult, with programs, prizes and more. Families are inv
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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
06/01/2009
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 | Humboldt Fire Memorial Shootout, June 12 (Local News)
06/01/2009
The Tuscan Ridge Golf Course is putting on a tournament June 12th, 2009 in remembrance of last years devastating fires in Butte County. All proceeds will be benefiting our Butte County Firefighters Burn and Benevolent Fund and Sawmill Peak Lookout. This i
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 | Benefit BBQ at Sugar Pine, June 7 (Local News)
06/01/2009
The Berry Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. will be holding a benefit BBQ at Sugar Pine Saloon & Grill on Bald Rock Rd. in Berry Creek on Saturday, June 6 from 3-7 p.m. The fireman will be doing the BBQ.
There will be many raffles and live music. Cost is only
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 | Feather River Rock Festival, June 6 (Local News)
06/01/2009
Mic’s Productions is presenting the 2nd Annual Feather River Rock Festival on June 6th from Noon - 6 p.m. at the Bedrock Park Amphitheater on 5th St./Arlin Rhine Dr. in Oroville (entrance off Feather River Blvd. at Montgomery St. Exit). It is a benefit c
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 | The Cotton Castle & Hieropolis—Turkey Part 6 (Travel Column)
06/01/2009
The next morn we drove from Kusadasi to Pamukkale, but at our first stop we were treated to a leather style show complete with—runway, Turkish wine (or tea), music, fashion models, plus some of our extroverted tour-mates participated as models for a show
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| | ANTIQUE TOOL TALK # 30 (Bolt Column)
05/27/2009
Well folks, I must confess had a bit of a problem this morning. As usual, was out in the Gazebo bright and early enjoying the peace & quiet & cool morning, wondering what exciting event we would have at the museum today. Then decided to write a story.
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 | Paradise Garden Tour, June 6 & 7 (Local News)
05/27/2009
This year the tour is set for Saturday, June 6, 10:00 am to 4::00 pm and Sunday, June 7, 12 noon to 4:00 pm. Be prepared to see breathtaking views,unique water features, deer resistant plants as well as entertaing patios and porchs. Included in the $15 ti
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 | Bangor Community Yard Sale, June 6 (Local News)
05/27/2009
The 10th Annual Bangor Community Yard Sale will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bangor Park in Bangor (on the Oro Bangor Highway). The event is sponsored by the Bangor Women’s Improvement Club.
The kitchen will be open for lunch, as well as for coffee a
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 | First Friday Movies in the Park, June 5 “The Bee” (Local News)
05/27/2009
“The Bee” will be shown at dusk on Friday, June 5 in Oroville’s downtown Bicentennial Park, corner of Huntoon and Robinson. This movie is made possible by the Downtown Oroville Businesses. The YMCA will have their Snack Shack in operation, selling hot d
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 | Priene, Miletus, and Didyma (or “Are We in Turkey, Greece or R (Travel Column)
05/27/2009
I’ll come right out and admit it. One of the main reasons I wanted to tour Turkey was to see all the wonderful (so I’d been told) ruins left by the ancient Greek colonists and Roman imperialists. I’m a history geek, and if it isn’t at least 16 centuries
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| | ANTIQUE TOOL TALK # 29 (Bolt Column)
05/18/2009
Some years ago while working in the museum, we received a phone call from our good friends, Dave & Jay. They had visited our home-based museum and were quite familiar with it. After the normal pleasantries, Dave said “Hey you cantankerous old Buzzard (t
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 | The City of the Mother Goddess—Ephesus: Turkey Part 4 (Travel Column)
05/18/2009
We’d signed up for the optional full day tour of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary. Ephesus (the name is believed to have been derived from Apasas, meaning “the city of the mother goddess”) is one of the greatest ruined cities in the world—many th
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 | Opening Day in Forbestown, May 30 (Local News)
05/18/2009
Opening Day for the Yuba Feather Museum and Gold Trader Flat located at 19096 New York Flat Road in Forbestown is set for May 30, 2009. Opening Day is the first of three living history events this season and docents in period costumes will relate the exc
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 | Chico’s Friday Night Concerts (Local News)
05/18/2009
Downtown Chico has kicked off the 32nd Annual Friday Night Concert series. Located in the spectacular City Plaza, the venue has an exciting water feature, impressive bandstand, restroom facilities and plenty of seating. This free Chico tradition is held
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 | New Library Fees Effective May 26 (Local News)
05/18/2009
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| Getting Started: What Compost Does to the Soil (Gardening Column)
05/11/2009
Well, we took a bit of a break last month with news about the organic garden at the White House, but now it’s time to get back to our own gardens. The previous column explained how to go about making and using compost. We’ll take a c loser look by examini
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 | Exploring Homer’s Ancient Troy & Beyond—Turkey Part 3 (Travel Column)
05/11/2009
The next morning the bus headed west out of Istanbul and then south on the Gallipoli Peninsula to the straits of the Dardanelles where our bus would be put aboard a ferry and cross to the Asian part of Turkey, where most of our remaining days would be spe
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 | Vaccinate Horses Against West Nile (Local News)
05/11/2009
With warmer spring temperatures, mosquitoes are out. Horse owners are urged to vaccinate their horses against WNV now.
WNV is a significant health threat to local horses and proper vaccination is the best defense according to Butte County Public Health D
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 | American Cancer Society Relay for Life, May 16 (Local News)
05/11/2009
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life will be held on May 16, 2009 at Bechtel Field next to Challenge Charter High School. Relay for Life is an overnight team event that raises awareness of cancer in the community and raises funds to fight cancer. Th
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 | Stren Bass Fishing in Oroville, May 13-16 (Local News)
05/11/2009
The City of Oroville will be the host city for the FLW Outdoors Stren Bass Fishing Tournament to be held May 13th to May 16th at Lake Oroville. FLW Outdoors holds 230 events nationwide with over $40 million in prizes. Terry Grafton, National Sales Direc
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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
05/04/2009
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 | “A Mosque, a Palace, & a Cruise on the Bosphorus”—Turkey, Part 2 (Travel Column)
05/04/2009
The next morning at 5:45 came the pre-dawn call to prayer that is broadcast five times daily from mosques throughout Muslim countries. I must say I enjoyed that call every morning, though some tour-mates complained about it waking them up so early. To m
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 | Confronting the Swine Influenza (Local News)
05/04/2009
The Butte County Public Health Department has mobilized to confront the Swine Influenza (swine flu) outbreak. To date there are no suspected cases of swine flu in Butte County. The Health Department is closely monitoring for local activity and is in commu
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 | Working Landscapes Seminar, May 7 (Local News)
05/04/2009
The Butte County Resource Conservation District (BC-RCD) will host a “Working Landscapes: The Environmental Benefits of Grazing” seminar. This event will explore the multiple benefits of managed grazing as well as issues facing ranchers, agencies and env
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 | Ishi Gathering & Seminar, May 7-9 (Local News)
05/04/2009
The eighth annual ISHI Gathering and Seminar, a dialog of discovery about the life of a native Yahi Indian, who was described at that time as being the last “wild Indian” when he walked out of the Sierra foothills into Oroville in 1911, is scheduled for M
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 | Forests, Wildfire, & Fuel Breaks, May 6 (Local News)
05/04/2009
Join the Butte County Fire Safe Council for a guest presentation by Lindsay Chiono, PhD Candidate from UC Berkeley�s Dept. of Environmental Studies, Policy and Management.
Lindsay will be discussing Fuel Break fire modeling � clues toward
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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
04/27/2009
It could have been her birthday, my birthday, or Mother’s Day—many years ago, when my only begotten daughter said, “Mom! I want a horse of my very, own. Pretty Pease!”
So be it. Grandma and Grandpa pitched in and helped with the finances, horse traile
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 | The Country that Bridges Two Continents (Travel Column)
04/27/2009
Turkey is situated halfway between the North Pole and the equator, lying between Europe, Asia and the Middle East. About the size of the state of Texas, it borders Greece and Bulgaria (on the European side) and Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Iraq, and Syria to
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 | Harmony Explosion 2009 (Local News)
04/27/2009
The Sound of the Foothills Chorus and the Barbershop Harmony Society will be presenting Harmony Explosion 2009 at the State Theater in Oroville on Saturday, May 2. The performance will begin at 7 PM. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
Headlining the event is Tahoe
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 | Beer Fest to Feature Oroville Brews, May 2 (Local News)
04/27/2009
Sample a wide range of brews, including selections from Oroville’s own Western Pacific Brewing & Dining, at the 4th Annual Native Sons of the Golden West Beer Fest on Saturday, May 2, from 12:00-5:00pm at Riffles RV Park & Resort, 4514 Pacific Heights Rd.
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 | May 1 First Friday, May 2 Bidwell Bar Day— Feather Fiesta Days (Local News)
04/27/2009
Oroville’s past, present and future will be on display May 1-10 during Feather Fiesta Days. This annual community celebration offers family fun for everyone. You can come for one day or stay for the whole week.
Since at least 1941 and some say even befor
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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
04/20/2009
April Showers Bring May Flowers: Sunshine and Spring-Breaks also bring families and friends together right here in Oroville, CA. It is the time of the year, for you to take advantage of our beautiful historical Downtown.
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| | Barbershop Harmony Show in Chico, May 16 (Local News)
04/20/2009
Sounds of the Valley Chorus, Sweet Adelines Intl, presents A Tribute to Meredith Wilson and The Music Men , 7:30 p.m.
First Christian Church, 295 E. Washington Ave., Chico, CA
Refreshments. Tickets $14 pre-sold, $16 at the door.
Contact Sharon for tic
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 | Jim Carpenter Memorial Garden (Local News)
04/20/2009
The Butte College Landscape Irrigation Design Class has been assisting in the planning and development of a memorial garden area in Sank Park. On March 31st the students, under the direction of instructor Tip Wilmarth, had a working class at the park the
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 | Mother Nature’s Art, April 26 (Local News)
04/20/2009
All around the Lake Oroville Visitor Center, up on the viewing tower, along the chaparral trail, the artists will gather. Using the tools of their trade: easels, paintbrushes, charcoal and cameras, they will create art. To capture the beauty of the area
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 | Yuba City to Host Annual Multiple Sclerosis Walk, April 25 (Local News)
04/20/2009
This year, hundreds of Yuba City residents are expected to join in the fight against MS. Including Yuba City, the Chapter will host walks in 11 Northern California communities: Alameda, Eureka, Modesto, Monterey Bay, Yuba City, Sacramento, San Francisco,
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| We Interrupt This Column for a . . . News Flash! (Gardening Column)
04/13/2009
In case you haven’t heard it on the news, the new occupants at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue are planting an ORGANIC vegetable garden on the South lawn of the White House. True, it took consistent urging by the food community and local food activists, Alice Wa
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 | PAWS 8th Annual Poker Walk (Local News)
04/13/2009
Be sure and save Saturday May 16, 2009 to come and join the PAWS (Promotion of Animal Welfare Society) of Butte County Poker Walk. Participants will have a choice of two different walks so everyone can play. It is your choice to do either a two (2) mile w
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 | SBF Grant Improves Landscaping (Local News)
04/13/2009
Museum Row continues to be improved with the recent completion of the landscape project made possible by a grant from the Supplemental Benefits Fund. Improvements in this area below the levee have been an on-going project of the City of Oroville. The ar
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 | Chico’s Thursday Night Market (Local News)
04/13/2009
Explore Downtown Chico’s Thursday Night Market - farm-fresh produce, delicious food, arts and crafts, and live entertainment. Kicking off its 13th season in April, the market is held weekly from 6-9pm through September. Located on Broadway from 2nd to 5th
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 | “Damn Yankees,” April 17-26 (Local News)
04/13/2009
Birdcage Theatre announces their annual spring musical: the Tony Award-winning “Damn Yankees.” Performances will be at the beautifully restored State Theatre in Oroville.
Evening shows will be at 7 p.m. on April 17,18, 24, and 25. Matinees will be at 2
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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
04/06/2009
Another confession from The Newcomer: “I am just as star-struck today, as I was in my youth, when I first stood on the corner of Hollywood & Vine, praying a movie star would appear.” That is correct; I chase stars for their autographs. I swoon when a h
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 | Poplar Avenue School Celebrates Arbor Day (Local News)
04/06/2009
Students at the Poplar Avenue School in Oroville participated in the National Arbor Day Celebration on March 13th. Charles Miller, Director of Parks & Trees for the City of Oroville was presented with a special Tree City USA Flag. Mr. Miller stated “tha
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 | Bolt Museum Expands Its “History in Your Hands” Program (Local News)
04/06/2009
The Bolt Antique Tool Museum located at 1650 Broderick St. Oroville is expanding their successful History in Your Hands Program. Local residents are joining founder Bud Bolt in bringing expertise to subjects including “Tools of the Trade” (Rex Burress),
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 | Paradise Gem & Mineral Show, April 11-12 (Local News)
04/06/2009
The Paradise Gem and Mineral Club will be holding its 55th show on Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and on Sunday April 12 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Paradise Elks Grand Hall, 6309 Clark Rd. This show is a family-oriented event featuring club membe
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 | Donate Blood & Get a Free T-Shirt, April 10 (Local News)
04/06/2009
From 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Friday April 10 you can donate blood at the Oroville Association of Realtors office at 1835 Robinson Street. All participants receive a coupon for a FREE T-SHIRT!
You must weigh at least 110 pounds, be generally healthy, and
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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
03/30/2009
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 | Watercolor Workshop, April 6-27 (Local News)
03/30/2009
The Anna Olson Watercolor Workshop will be held from April 6-27 at the Centennial Cultural Center (1931 Arlin Rhine Dr.). Classes will be held from 6-8 p.m. on consecutive Mondays. Using watercolor paints, local artist Anna Olson will help her students
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 | Business Showcase—”Targeting Success,” April 8 (Local News)
03/30/2009
A few exhibitor booths are still available for the second annual Oroville Business Showcase on Wednesday, April 8, at the Municipal Auditorium. The all-day event is designed to promote the Oroville area, spotlight local businesses and provide networking o
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 | YMCA�s Healthy Kids Day, April 5 (Local News)
03/30/2009
The YMCA is gearing up for its annual Healthy Kids Day on Sunday, April 5th. 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, enga
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 | �First Friday� Bounce Into Spring, April 3 (Local News)
03/30/2009
First Friday, April 3rd is Downtown Oroville�s spring celebration with festivities from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be hundreds of eggs scattered throughout the participating businesses with free gifts, offers and candy for the entire family. Loo
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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
03/23/2009
I have been to Chinatown and the Chinese Gardens in San Francisco. (I have never been to China, but would love to go.) I have visited Chinatowns in other cities, states and countries. I love Chinese food and readily admit that Chinese culture intrigues m
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 | Kiwanis Club Holds Mr. Beautiful Fundraiser, April 1 (Local News)
03/23/2009
A popular, annual fundraiser for the Oroville Kiwanis Club, the Mr. Beautiful Fashion Show will be held from 6-9 p.m. at Feather Falls Casino Showroom. The event is hosted by KHSL’s Debbie Cobb and features a prime rib buffet dinner, a silent auction, r
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 | Butte County Transit Seeks Input from Residents (Local News)
03/23/2009
During the coming month, B-Line will be hosting workshops in each Butte County community to find out how transit services can better meet the needs of local residents. The workshops are a part of a Market-Based Transit Study, which also includes surveys
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 | Organ Recital at Oroville Church, March 29 (Local News)
03/23/2009
First Congregational Church of Oroville presents T.D. Cooper, Organist performing works by Johann Pachelbel, the famous organ composer from Nurnberg, and other composers who were influenced by Pachelbel in a free concert on Sunday afternoon, March 29 at 3
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 | Chico Art Center Series Begins March 27 (Local News)
03/23/2009
Boy oh boy does The Chico Art Center Artist Lecture Series have a group of artists for its third year! Instead of losing steam we’re gaining momentum with an eclectic lineup that will amaze and amuse you. As usual, the lectures are on the last Friday of e
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| The Newcomer (Newcomer)
03/16/2009
“Laugh and the world laughs with you.” Cry? Then you most likely will cry alone. How sad. So many folks are just not doing well these days. My heart goes out to them. Just wish I could put my arms around a few and wave a magic wand to make life better.
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 | California State Old Time Fiddlers Association Championships, M (Local News)
03/16/2009
It’s that time again for the California State Old Time Fiddlers Association Championships—March 26-28! This annual event is one that is guaranteed to get your toes tapping!
Their Gospel Homecoming is from 6-10 p.m. on Thursday, March 26 at the Municipal
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 | Oroville Chamber Unveils New Logo (Local News)
03/16/2009
Oroville will always be the City of Gold, but now we also want people to know, “The fun starts here!”
A new logo and promotional materials for Oroville were introduced at the Department of Water Resources’ Oroville booth at the Sacramento Sportsmen’s Exp
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 | Chico Home, Garden & Antique Show, March 21-22 (Local News)
03/16/2009
A sure sign of Spring is Chico Soroptimist’s annual Home, Garden & Antique Show, and this one marks year 23! Held on Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, this event has something for everyone, and admission is only
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