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Exciting places to visit and experience
Community Information
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Calendar of Events page 15
A peek inside Chico's Recreation and Park District
What's happening
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DEMOGRAPHICS
Chico is a youthful, creative and educated community, with the median age of 27.7. 35% of Chico’s population has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree or higher. City of Chico: Population: 84,491 Butte County Population: 218, 312 Urban Area: 104,800 Growth Rate: 2.9% (Source: State Department of Finance for 2007)
WEATHER
Chico’s four distinct seasons make it a beautiful place to live and work all year-round! Average Temperatures: • January— Low-35º Highs-54º • April—Lows 45º Highs 72º • July—Lows-61º Highs 93º • October—Lows-47º Highs 79º Rainfall: January has the most rainfall, averaging 5.17” Source: Weather.com
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TRANSPORTATION & CONNECTIONS
Chico offers easy connectivity to locations throughout California and the world. Chico is strategically positioned in the middle of the West Coast - 500 miles to LA and 500 miles to Portland. Just 170 miles to San Francisco: 90 miles to Sacramento: 73 miles to Redding.
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Whether you’re an entrepreneur who does business far beyond Chico’s boundaries or simply want to travel out of the area, the CMA offers an easy way to reach your destination. Dedicated in 1935, this modern, integrated air facility is capable of accommodating air carriers as well as both commercial and general aviation planes. Currently, SkyWest Airlines runs four flights daily to San Francisco. The City of Chico is actively working toward securing additional flight service to the Los Angeles area and Pacific Northwest. For more information, visit www.united.com or call 1-800-8648331.
On behalf of the Chico Chamber of Commerce and the over 850 businesses we represent, I welcome you to the beautiful City of Chico California! Once you’ve arrived, you’ll find plenty to see and do in our vibrant community, as well as the surrounding urban and wild areas of Northern California. Chico offers exceptional dining and shopping choices, as well as endless opportunities for outdoor recreation and cultural experiences. We invite you to stop by the Chico Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Bureau, located at 300 6 Northern California Publications
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Rail service is available via AMTRAK on the Coast Starlight. Widely regarded as one of the most spectacular of all train routes, the Coast Starlight links the greatest cities on the West Coast. En route daily between Seattle and Los Angeles, the Coast Starlight passes through over 500 cities, including Chico. AMTRAK Station West 5th and Orange Streets, Chico Phone Reservations: 1-800-USA-RAIL (1800-872-7245) Online Reservations: www.amtrak.com
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Butte Regional Transit, “The B-Line” is Butte County’s regional public transit system. You can use B-Line to travel locally in Chico, Oroville, Paradise, or to travel between communities throughout Butte County. visit www.bcag.org or call (530) 879-2468
Salem Street in Downtown Chico to learn more about the special community that is Chico. To keep track of things to see and do yearround, visit our community calendar online at www.chicochamber.com Once again, welcome to Chico. We look forward to serving you again and again! Sincerely, Jolene Francis President/CEO Chico Chamber of Commerce
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN CHICO
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ter’s level public universities in the western United States in the 2007 America’s Best Colleges from U.S. News & World Report magazine. With a diverse student population and a wide variety of educational programs, Butte-Glenn Community College students are proving that starting at a community college can indeed, take you anywhere. Butte College has a wonderful variety of educational options from which to choose. Those include transfer degrees to a four-year college, Associate in Arts or Science Degrees, certificate programs, courses that prepare students for employment, career skills coursework and personal enrichment classes. The Chico Unified School District covers 322 square miles and includes all of the city of Chico and adjacent unincorporated areas of Butte County. In 2007, Chico Unified School District (K-12) was rated top 20% in the country and given a 5-star rating by Expansion Management Magazine.
a leader in sustainability efforts. It has demonstrated its commitment to renewable energy by installing solar facilities at key municipal sites. With its most recent installation of the world’s largest solar tracking facility at a wastewater treatment plant, the City became a partner in the EPA Green Power Leadership Club, a voluntary organization designed to reduce the environmental impact of electricity generation by encouraging organizations to convert a percentage of their electricity to green power. The City also demonstrated its commitment to sustainability by recently signing the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement to work toward measures to reduce global warming. Chico is interested in business opportunities that build on its commitment to stewardship through sustainability.
CHICO PROMOTES SUSTAINABILITY
Chico is home to California State University, Chico, Butte-Glenn Community college, University of Phoenix, Northern California School of Law, Chico Unified School District and several Charter schools. This wide array of educational choices has produced a talented pool of skilled workers and earned Chico recognition as a center for quality education. California State University, Chico has been recognized as a quality resource for skilled workers, and is ranked fourth among masNorthern California Publications
California State University, Chico and Butte College are taking leadership roles in sustainability efforts in higher education. They have incorporated it into their strategic initiatives and are integrating into their curriculum, which will result in educating a skilled workforce knowledgeable in sustainability. In local government, the City of Chico is also
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Chico is known as a center for sustainability due to the significant efforts occurring in business, education and government. There are numerous businesses in Chico and the surrounding areas that produce sustainabilityrelated products and services, and/or follow sustainable business practices. FAFCO is the oldest and largest solar panel manufacturer in the U.S. Sierra
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RECREATION Where else can you live and within minutes be in one of the largest municipal parks in the nation? That’s right, Bidwell Park (Site of Robin Hood’s Sherwood Forest) spans more than 3,700 acres and offers extensive hiking, biking and equestrian trails, along with swimming opportunities at One Mile Recreation Area and in Upper Park. Chico is in close proximity to a number or rivers and lakes, perfect for fishing, kayaking
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A G R E AT P L AC E T O P L AY sports enthusiasts, Lake Oroville offers 15,500 surface acres for recreation, and 167 miles of shoreline, and just 20 miles from Chico. Lake Almanor is a 90-minute drive up State Highway 32, and offers access to waterskiing, sailing, sailboarding and jetskiing. Contact the Chico Chamber of Commerce at 800-852-8570.
provide. The department’s Mission Statement affirms their pledge to our community to provide the best in law enforcement services to the people who live, work, study, and travel through Chico. Six Chico Fire Stations are located throughout the City to promptly provide personnel and emergency equipment to homes and businesses.
The Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD) offers free or inexpensive recreational programs for approximately 40,000 participants annually. Chico has over 50 tennis courts, more than a dozen racquetball courts, a bowling alley, a roller-skating rink and miniature golf course, four golf courses, and six gymnasiums.
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A SAFE COMMUNITY Chico’s Police and Fire Departments are dedicated to the well-being of those who live, work and visit our community. The Chico Police Department provides quality service to the community, with employees who take great pride in the professional service they
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Chico’s heritage is diverse, with rich traditions among the American Indian, Hmong and Hispanic populations. Chico’s diverse cultural landscape is enhanced by several performing arts organizations, a variety of art galleries, world renowned art glass studios and many public art treatments. From community theatre to nationally acclaimed touring artists performing in Chico State’s historic Laxson Auditorium, Chico offers yearround entertainment unparalleled in the Northern Sacramento Valley. In 2004, Chico was ranked as the #10 art town in America by author John Villani.
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A RT S & C U LT U R E #1 0 B E S T S M A L L ART TOWN A CENTER FOR HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS Chico’s healthcare industry serves the entire NorthState. There are approximately 300 physicians/surgeons and a wide array of professional dentists in practice, along with Chico Relocation Guide
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access to chiropractic care, acupuncturists and alternative medical practitioners in Chico. Enloe Medical Center, a non-profit
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Chico. A highly skilled team of physicians support Enloe, along with more than 2,200 skilled employees. It is home to a heart program, a Level II Trauma Center, FlightCare, Stroke Program, Mother & Baby Care Center and inpatient services that include surgery and intensive care, as well as a Regional Cancer Center, Weight Management Program, Home Health and Hospice, Behavioral Health unit, Children’s Health Center, Rehabilitation Center, Same Day Surgery Center, and two Prompt Care Clinics. Contact Enloe Medical Center at 530.332.7300 or visit www.enloe.org
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S P O RT S M A N ’ S PA R A D I S E WONDERFUL WAT E RWAY S organization governed by a volunteer community board of directors, provides advanced health care to more than 400,000 residents in a six-county region in Northern California. With 391 licensed beds, Enloe Medical Center offers a continuum of health services and is the largest private employer in Northern California Publications
Chico offers year-round activities and events designed to draw visitors from outside of the region. Visitors have access to spectacular outdoor recreational opportunities, along with access to some of the finest historical and cultural offerings in California. Programs such as the self-guided Winter Migratory Waterfowl Tour, created by the Chico Chamber of Commerce, have drawn in birding enthusiasts from throughout California for the last decade and was awarded “Best Eco-Tourism” Program by the California Tourism Commission, and is now incorporated into the Annual Snow Goose Festival, draws in thousands of visitors to the region each January. Each Spring, visitors can view the beautiful blossoms in the region by taking part in a self-guided “Blossom Tour” developed by the Chamber. The tour takes visitors throughout beautiful Butte County, and celebrates local agri culture. Each October, the Sierra Oro Farm Trail Passport Weekend helps boost agritourism in the area by bringing in visitors to experience farm-fresh foods and wines from local farms
and wineries. Artoberfest, a month-long celebration of arts and culture, also takes place each October, and gives visitors a chance to experience all types of artistic events, from galleries to live theater to live music. For information. Contact the Chico Chamber at 800-852-8570.
CHICO’S GOT EVERYONE TALKING! Here are just a few of our national recognitions... “Best Places to Retire”
2008 U.S. News & World Report; 2005 & 2006 CNN money.com; 1998 Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
“10 Greenest Colleges in America” (CSU Chico, 2008, The Daily Green)
“Best Green Places to Live”
(Chico, CA. Country Home Magazine, 2007)
“2007 Best Colleges”
(CSU Chico, U.S. News Report, 2007)
“5-Star Rating” for K-12 Educational System”
(Chico, CA - Expansion Management Magazine, 2007)
“Best Mid-Size Downtowns”
(Ranked #3. California Planning & Development Report, 2007)
“Fastest Commute Time”
(Ranked #5 by Money Magazine - 2006)
“Best Small Art Town in America” Ranked #10 by Author John Villani, 2003
“Best Places in America” (Forbes Magazine, May 2000)
“Bike Town in America “
(Ranked #1 - Bicycling Magazine, 1997)
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CHICO– CHICO? By Bonnie Sitter tepping out into downtown Chico a sense of history and culture abounds.
located within the city honoring historical figures, events, places and activities.
From the old brick buildings at California State University Chico to the giant hands sculpture near city hall, the city proudly boasts its heritage and commitment to the arts.
Since the city is one of the most popular cycling sites in the state, it’s not surprising that one of the murals by Scott Teeple pays tribute to the “bicyclist.”
In fact, Chico was named the No. 10 Art Town in America by author John Villani in his book The 100 Best Art Towns in America.
Other murals include one of city founders John and Annie Bidwell, another of a crumbling red wall with
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hiking tour of the city. If you’re out and about on a Saturday morning, be sure to stop by the Chico Certified Farmer’s Market. The market features locally grown produce, nuts, olive oil, rice, flowers and arts and crafts. ince all the food is locally grown, its picked a the peak of ripeness and is full of flavor.
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Back in 1990 the city committed a portion of its transient occupancy tax (generated through hotel room fees) to supporting the Chico Arts Program.
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Today, that program helps fund not only public art but also performance-related arts such as dance, theater and music. or those interested in checking out all the art, just keep your eyes open.
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ancient Greek columns peeking out underneath and finally one paying tribute to the fab four, the Beetles. Pick up a map of mural locations at the Chico Visitor Center located at Third Street and Salem and go on a
The market is located year-round in downtown Chico between 2nd and Wall Streets from 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. every Saturday. For those summer days when morning shopping just isn’t an option, Chico also features its Thursday Night Market. From 6-8 P.M. from April through September, the city comes alive on Thursday nights.
Local entertainers sing for their supper. Performers dance, do magic tricks, demonstrate karate, play the banjo and much, much more. The whole rhythm of downtown on CHICO? continued next page Chico Relocation Guide 11
CHICO? continued from previous page market nights is one of laid back ease as people stroll through the streets and purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, nuts, handmade clothing, arts and crafts, food and services.
and featured indoor plumbing complete with flush toilets, gas lighting and a complex bell system. The visitor center is open Monday through Wednesday 12-5 P.M. and on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 5 P.M. Tours start every hour on the hour with the last tour of the day leaving at 4 P.M. Call (530) 895-6144.
They can also catch up on the latest political news or learn about a new nonprofit group/cause they can support.
Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children 5- 17. Kids ages 4 and under are free.
The market is located on Broadway from 2nd to 5th Streets.
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The home was built in 1883 for Dr. Oscar Stansbury and his wife, Libbie and features period antiques, wall coverings, old medical equipment and other artifacts.
No visit to Chico would be complete without a visit to Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park located at 525 Esplanade.
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he enormous three-story pink mansion was once the home to Chico founders John and Annie Bidwell. The 26-room mansion is now a museum honoring the couples’ legacy.
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Hours are on Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Cost is $2 for adults, $1 for students. Children 10 and under are free. Call 895-3848 for more information. For the science-minded museum visitors, the newly opened Gateway Science Museum might be a perfect
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way to spend an afternoon. The museum is located at 625 Esplanade and features a diverse collection of exhibits. ne of its more permanent exhibits enlightens visitors on the five distinct ecoregions surrounding the museum and details both ecological information and historical significance of the various regions.
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Other exhibits include Ice Age Skeletons, Witness: Endangered Species of North America and River Voices: A Photography Exhibit on The Confluence of Culture on the Sacramento River Watershed. Hours are Wednesday - Friday 12- 5 p.m.., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: Adults $5, Children $3 and members are free. For more information, call (530) 8984121 or visit the museum’s website at www.csuchico.edu/gateway. Another educational museum is the Museum of Anthropology located on the first floor of the Meriam Library at CHICO? continued next page
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CHICO? continued from previous page CSUC. Admission here is always free-- though donations are cheerfully accepted. The museum functions more as an educational facility for students in the university’s Museum Studies Program. Here, students conceive, research, design and install exhibits as part of their formal training. ast exhibits include Flash of the Spirit: The Music of Africa and Beyond, from Cave Art to E-mail: Language and Meaning in Human Cultures, and Maidu Sense of Place: Landscapes of Shared History, Culture and Destiny.
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The museum is open Tuesday - Saturday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Call (530) 898-5397. If you want to delve into Chico history visit the Chico Museum located at 141 Salem Street. The museum is free and is open Wednesday - Sunday 12 - 4 p.m. Call (530) 8914336.
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premier health care provider and employer, gives your future new energy. As the region’s only designated Level II Trauma Center, we feature a wide spectrum of specialized services that earn us local and national recognition. Enloe is a Planetree affiliate hospital, emphasizing patientcentered programs and care focused on healing and nurturing body, mind and spirit. We proudly serve the people of six counties and have exciting plans for a 191,000 square foot expansion project to be completed by 2011.
KID ZONE For a little educational fun visit the Chico Air Museum or the National Yo-Yo Museum. The Yo-Yo Museum is located at 320 Broadway inside Bird in Hand and features an elaborate display of photographs and past contest awards.
For more information about Enloe Medical Center and our current job openings, please visit our Web site at www.enloe.org/careers.
Hours are Monday- Saturday 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Admission is free. Located at the Chico Airport just south of the terminal is the Chico Air Museum featuring an indoor museum, an aviation library, rare photographs, aircrafts and a gift shop. Hours are Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (530) 345-6468. With so much to do, it’s easy to get lost in the arts, culture and history of Chico. It’s a city that prides itself in the small-town feel with a class act. Here, patronage to the arts and historical preservation are part of what makes Chico– Chico. It’s all in the dancing trout fountain and in the beautiful well-preserved Victorian homes adorning downtown. 14 Northern California Publications
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Slice of Chico July 16 & 17 9 am-5 pm This summertime tradition draws thousands into downtown Chico for some refreshment, shopping bargins and FREE slices of ice-cold watermelon!
Saturdays, Downtown Chico Open year round, rain or shine. 7:30am-1pm 2nd & Wall Streets., Municipal Parking Lot 1
and a full day of entertainment for the whole family. www.chicoairshow.org
Movies in the Park July 17 at sundown “Wizard of OZ”, Sycamore Field in Bidwell Park
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JULY Annual 4th of July Celebration July 4th One-Mile Recretion Area in Bidwell Park
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Movies in the Park August 21 at sundown “Charlotte’s Web”, One-Mile Recretion Area in Bidwell Park
Neighborhood Night Out August 25 6-9 pm Live music, family games, crafts, a giant slip n' slide, bounce house and low cost food options. Oak Way Park
SEPTEMBER Chico Air Show September 24, 25 & 26, 2010 Dare devil flyers and Ace pilots take to the skies over Chico to strut their stuff. Food, beverages
CHICO AIR SHOW SEPTEMBER Concours D’Elegance Car Show Second weekend in September Preview Gala and Dinner Includes nohost bar dinner, dancing and auction, and on Sunday, a full day of entertainment and classic automobiles staged on the grounds of the Chico State Campus. Gates open at 10:00 AM www.chicoconcours.com
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Pastels on the Plaza
Second weekend in September A chance to taste almost all of Chico in one visit. Come hungry! 530-345-6500 or www.downtownchico.com
September 25, 9:00 am-2:00 pm City Plaza Park: Family event gives both the novice and professional artist an opportunity to express themselves. Novice 4' x 4' Professional "Fine Art Alley"8' x 8' Applications for "Fine Art Alley" are available online at www.chicorec.com or at the CARD Office. All chalk is provided.
57th Annual Silver Dollar Speedway Gold Cup
September 8-11 The biggest little sprint car race in the world.
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September 12, 2:30-5:30 pm CARD Community Center:
All month October Chico Palio Horserace kicks off the Artoberfest leading the way to Chico's month-long celebration of Arts and Culture. For a schedule of What, When & Where, visit www.artoberfest.org.
National Bullriding Championships Third weekend in September Big, bold and fast ~ the bulls prove their might to the delight and thrill of the aficionados that return each year to watch! More info call. 530-891-1650
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Chico World Music Festival September 17, 18, 19 FREE daytime performances on Saturday & Sunday, FREE art classes by Chico Art Center instructors, FREE children's crafts by the Museum of Anthropology, Crafts from around the world, International food booths on CSUC campus.
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October 2-3 & October 9-10 A self-guided tour through local artists' studios, this delightful adventure gives curious art lovers the opportunity to watch the artists at work.
National Yo-Yo Contest First Saturday in October. The longest running National Championship in the world. Competitors qualify to compete in the National Yo-Yo Contest through one of nine
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Many trade booths to visit, make contact with the therapists and practitioners and gain new insight
in the latest natural healing and psychic development. Manzanita Place, 1705 Manzanita Ave., Chico. Admission is $5
habitats. Saturday Visit inf 345-186
Christmas Preview Event November 21, 4-8 pm Downtown Chico. Celebrate the season while strolling through downtown. Enjoy the refreshments, compliments of the merchants. 530-345-6500 or www.downtownchico.com
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JANUARY 12th Annual Snow Goose Festival January 27-30, 2011
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December 3, 2010 (Friday, Begins at 6:00 p.m.) A true community event where the whole town comes out to watch the lighting of the tree. 530-345-6500 or www.downtownchico.com
SNOW GOOSE F E S T I VA L JANUARY Annual event that draws over 2000 visitors each year. Guided filed trips, educational exhibits, birding vendors and Wildlife Art Exhibit and other presentations to celebrate the bird and their
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habitats. Includes a Friday night Art Reception, a Saturday night banquet and keynote speaker. Visit info@snowgoosefestival.org, or call 530345-1865.
MARCH 36th Annual Bidwell Classic March 5, 2011 A challenging marathon course that winds the runners through the streets of downtown Chico and Bidwell Park. Visit www.chicorunningclub.org
Home and Garden Show March, 2011 The Soroptomist Home, Garden & Antique Show - one of Chico's best-attended events!
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Concerts in the Park May-September 7-8:30 pm Live music from many local bands and bring your own blanket and picnic in the City Plaza. 530-345-6500 or www.downtownchico.com
Silver Dollar Fair Memorial Day Weekend 2011 Your very typical Fair, offering multiple days of fun and food for the entire family. www.silverdollarfair.org
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S I LV E R D O L L A R FA I R MAY
California Nut Festival April 2011 The California Nut Festival celebrates all the nuts in Chico.
Food, crafts, jewelry, live music, dancing, produce and flowers fresh from the fields available each week. 530-345-6500 or www.downtownchico.com
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Thursday Night Market (April-September) 6-9 pm
May 2011 Staged each year, the parade is one of Chico's longest standing annual community events. Held the second Saturday in May each year, on Main Street in downtown Chico. visit: www.pioneerdayparade.com.
JUNE Shakespeare in the Park Plaza Beginning in June 2011 The Ensemble Theatre of Chico sponsors and produces a variety of plays (not only Shakespeare) suitable for the whole family
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AREA R E C R E AT I O N & PA R K DISTRICT Have you ever considered how parks make life better? Whether participating in a CARD Activity, spending time with the family at a reunion in one of our numerous parks, or enjoying a summer evening sitting outside watching a movie under the stars, imagine what your life would be like without parks. The Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD) strives to provide quality parks, facilities and activities that each one of us can enjoy. CARD offers ways to PLAY for all ages through-out the year. Programs include: Aquatics, Afterschool Programs, Youth Sports, Adult Sports, Classes, Senior Programs, Special Events, Summer Camps, Tiny Tots, Trips & Tours and more! Taking a class or signing up for your favorite sport is
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a great way to connect with others in the community and have fun. For those who cannot commit to an entire sport season, you can drop in during “Open Gym” hours and pick up a game of basketball or volleyball at the Community Park Field House. Just about any month during the year, you can attend one of CARD’s many FREE special events. For complete program information and list of special events, visit CARD at: hyperlink “http://www.chicorec.com”www.chicorec.com or give them a call at 895-4711.
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Community Park is South Chico's premier public recreation facility providing an ideal setting for recreational sports, public outings and leisure activities. Barbecues and picnic areas compliment family outings with playground equipment for two age groups. The Multi-Purpose Fields are utilized by CARD programs, the Chico Youth Soccer League, La Crosse and Field Hockey. The lighted tennis courts were recently resurfaced in the fashion of the U.S. Open.
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One of Chico's first public aquatic facilities, Shapiro Pool was built in 1956 next to Chico Junior High School. This popular swimming pool is utilized year round by the Chico Junior High Physical Education Department, CSU Chico Kinesiology Department, and the Aqua Jets Swim Team. CARD seasonally offers swim lessons, lap swim and family open swim.
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This highly visible Neighborhood Park offers a variety of leisure activities to include one of Chico's best outdoor basketball courts. Highlights of this park include lighted walking paths, open field space and covered picnic and barbecue areas.
Peterson Park Rollins Lake Drive and Denali Drive
Located off of Rollins Lake Drive and Denali Drive, this 4.5 acre neighborhood park features picnic areas, one full basketball court and play equipment.
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Located off of W. 16th Street and Broadway, this neighborhood park features picnic areas, one full basketball court and play equipment.
Located next to Bidwell Junior High School, this popular swimming pool is utilized throughout the year by the Bidwell Junior High School Physical Education Department, the Pleasant Valley High School Swim Team and the Aqua Jets Swim Team. CARD seasonally offers swim lessons, lap Swim and family open swim.
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ball. This area is surrounded by the historic Valley Oaks and offers a great place for recreation activities.
The Pleasant Valley Recreation Center is the perfect place to hold a small wedding reception, dance, birthday party or small get-together. You have access to 6 ft. tables, chairs, card tables, PA system and blackboard. When renting the Social Hall, you also have access to a kitchen. The total capacity for the Social Hall is 100 dining and 150 assembly for a dance. The total capacity for each of the meeting rooms is 25 seated. The meeting rooms are only available for rent Monday through Friday. The Center also has a patio area with grass and benches for you and your guests to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
COMMUNITY CENTERS CARD Community Center 545 Vallombrosa Avenue
This Center is the ultimate for any wedding. The Center is accented by a large rolling grass area that leads right to the creek. The Multi-Purpose Room has beautiful walls with rock in each corner, a perfect wood floor to dance on, a full caterer's kitchen, 25 6 ft. tables, card tables with optional round tops, chairs, PA system, coffee makers and a wonderful seating area. When you rent this main hall you will have the grass area and patio areas. Total capacity for the main hall is 200 seated and 200 Dining 250 for assembly for a dance.
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Willow Hall is perfect for large meetings or get-togethers. Rental price includes a full caterers kitchen, tables, Chairs a PA system and piano. This makes a great place for a party, dance or meeting. The capacity for this hall is 100 for dining and 200 for assembly. The Cedar and Walnut Rooms are also available for smaller meetings. You have access to tables, chairs and restrooms. There is no food allowed in these rooms.
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North Rim Trail:
North Rim Trail starts at the Easter Cross (parking area B) off Upper Park Road. Set along the rocky northern bluffs of Upper Bidwell Park, the trail itself lacks soil and is also rocky. North Rim Trail intersects with the following main trails: -Middle Trail near the Easter Cross -Blue Oak trail northwest of Horseshoe Lake -Maidu trail northeast of Horseshoe Lake -Live Oak Trail north of Diversion Dam -B Trail northwest of Brown’s Hole There are also a number of minor, unnamed trails that it intersects with during its ascent into Upper Park.
Upper Park Road west of Brown’s Hole. Yahi Trail: Yahi Trail was constructed in 1967 by the Yahi Group of the Sierra Club. It begins just east of Horseshoe Lake (parking area E), off of Upper Park Road, and finishes when it runs into Parking Area U (at the end of Upper Park Road). A thick canopy of creek side trees provides ample shade for much of Yahi Trail. In addition to the swimming hole parking lots, access to all of the swimming holes can be made via Yahi Trail.
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and La Castana Drive. Many park visitors refer to the entrance of 10 Mile House Road (which is actually a service road) as “Green Gate” due to the fact that there is a green gate in place to prevent unauthorized vehicles from entering. The road can be used to access Guardians Trail, Annie Bidwell Trail, and Big Chico Creek. The road meanders downhill, then eastbound along Big Chico Creek until it runs into a gate at the park’s northeastern-most boundary.
Wildwood Trail:
Wildwood Trail runs along Sycamore Channel, between Wildwood Avenue and the north side of the Five-Mile Recreation Area. The trail meanders through a woodland full of Blue Oak and Foothill Pine trees. There are a number of unnamed, minor trails in the vicinity of Wildwood Trail as well.
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Middle Trail begins near the intersection of Wildwood Avenue and Upper Park Road (at parking area A). From the Easter Cross to B Trail (where it ends), it runs parallel to North Rim Trail.
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Bloody Pin Trail can be accessed from Guardians Trail (west of its intersection with Humboldt Trail) or from Annie Bidwell Trail. Guardians Trail: Guardians Trail can be accessed form 10 Mile House Road, Pine Trail, or Humboldt Trail. It runs east to west along the base of the cliffs south of Big Chico Creek. It ends west of the Disc Golf Course.
B I D W E L L PA R K EXPLORE
Lower Trail begins on the eastern side of parking area E (located at Horseshoe Lake). It spills onto Upper Park Road between Day Camp and Bear Hole.
B Trail:
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Pine Trail:
Pine Trail is located directly across from the Santos Ranch Road on Highway 32. The trail winds downhill until it intersects with Guardians Trail.
10 Mile House Road:
10 Mile House Road is easily accessed from Highway 32, between Santos Ranch Road
Annie Bidwell Trail:
The Annie Bidwell Trail (ABT) formerly called the South Rim Trail, runs west to east. It can be access at the intersection of Chico Canyon Road and Falcon Pointe Drive, and off of 10 Mile House Road. It is approximately 4.6 miles in length.
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OCTOBER 2010
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2
Chico Performances presents
Chico Performances presents
Asia: Classic Rock www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333
Steve Martin performing with The Steep Canyon Rangers An Evening of Blue Grass and Banjo www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Chico Performances presents
Last Comic Standing: NBC’s Live Tour www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Chico Performances presents
Jonny Lang: Blues www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Chico Performances presents
Ozomatli: Funk, Hip Hop, and World Chico World Music Festival www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14 Chico Performances presents
Badi Assad Special Guests: MaMuse www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15 Chico Performances presents
Jazz Mafia Symphony Hip-Hop to Jazz www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19 Chico Performances presents
Cirque Mechanics Boom Town www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26 Chico Performances presents
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Celtic Fiddle Festival: Fiddle Music at its Finest! www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Chico Performances presents
Naomi Judd: How to Have a Breakthrough, Not a Breakdown www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Chico Performances presents
Mulan Jr. Disney from Blue Room Jr. www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Chico Performances presents
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Gamelan Çudamani Bamboo to Bronze www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333
Mad Science Presents: Star Trek Live! www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29
Chico Performances presents
Chico Performances presents
Scott Simon NPR Host: Weekend Edition Saturday www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333
Omara Portuondo Cuban Chanteuse www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333
NOVEMBER 2010 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Chico Performances presents
Imago Theatre: Zoo Zoo Giant Mime Animals www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Chico Performances presents
Chicago City Limits America Idles: Improv Comedy www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333
Chico Performances presents
Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano Fiesta Navidad Holiday Celebration www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2
Orville Schell & David Breashears A Multi Media Presentation: Climate Change in the Himalayas www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333
Nutcracker Classic Holiday Ballet www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333
Bela Fleck & the Flecktones The Holiday Tour – Jingle all the Way www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19
DECEMBER 2010
Chico Performances presents
Chico Performances presents
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18 Chico Performances presents
Peking Acrobats Silver Anniversary Tour www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333
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FEBRUARY 2011
THURSDAY, JANUARY 20 Chico Performances presents
Guitar Masters: Eric Johnson, Andy McKee, Peppino D’Agostino www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333 THURSDAY, JANUARY 27
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Chico Performances presents
Toying With Science Crazy Scientific Wonders! www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Chico Performances presents
Chico Performances presents
Monty Python’s Spamalot Musical Broadway www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333
Bonga & the Vodou Drums of Haiti Master Haitian Drummer www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Chico Performances presents
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Menopause the Musical 4 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Chico Performances presents
Harlem Gospel Choir Jazz, Blues & Gospel www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Chico Performances presents
Brubeck Brothers Quartet Jazz Fusion www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333
MARCH 2011 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 Chico Performances presents
Balé Folclórico da Bahia Brazilian Carnivale! www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333 FRIDAY, MARCH 4
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, MARCH 11-12 Chico Performances presents
Keeping Dance Alive! Repertory Dance www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333
FRIDAY, APRIL 1 Chico Performances presents
Juilliard String Quartet Chamber Music www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333
FRIDAY, MARCH 18 Chico Performances presents
Väsen: Swedish Folk Rock www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333
TUESDAY, APRIL 5 Chico Performances presents
Spencers Theatre of Illusion Illusions & Magic www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333
THURSDAY, MARCH 24 Chico Performances presents
Acoustic Africa Habib Koité, Oliver Mtukudzi, Afel Bocoum www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333
MONDAY, APRIL 8 Chico Performances presents
Paula Poundstone: 100% Paula Back Again! www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13
Chico Performances presents
Chico Performances presents
5 Browns Classical Piano www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333
Chico Performances presents
Los Cenzontles Cesar Chavez Celebration www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333
Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer Acoustic World Fusion www.chicoperformances.com or 530-898-6333
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