COMMUNITY CALENDAR

APRIL 1

Run the Runway @ 9am

Chico Air Museum

Join us for a one mile run on the Chico Airport’s runway to benefit the Chico Air Museum! See the Chico Air Museum Facebook page to register

17th Annual Cinderella’s Closet Prom Dress Event @ 11am-3pm

Chico Marketplace

1950 E. 20th St. Space B229

Chico Marketplace and the Student California Teachers Association, Chico Chapter, SCTA at Chico State have partnered once again for the 17th Annual Cinderella’s Closet prom wear giveaway for local high school students. Every student deserves to attend their prom, and this event removes barriers that many students face.

APRIL 5

Full Moon Night Hike @ 8pm

Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Ave., Chico

Come experience the light of the full moon and join CARD for a hike in Upper Bidwell Park. As you explore nocturnal animals and some of their unique adaptations, you will also learn about the phases of the moon and soak in the beautiful evening sky. These hikes will meet at Wildwood Park Parking Lot off Wildwood Avenue and will be held on relatively flat terrain. For the full experience and the safety of wildlife, please leave your pets and strollers at home. While all are welcome, these hikes are geared toward adults. Star Finder App and headlamps are recommended. Register online at www.chicorec.com

APRIL 9

Pancakes for CHAT @ 8am-12pm CARD Center, 545 Vallombrosa Ave, Chico

Join CHAT on Easter Sunday, April 9th for a family-friendly event at the beautiful CARD Center. They’ll be serving up pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, fruit, and coffee, plus a silent auction and an Easter egg hunt in their glorious rose garden. Purchase tickets at the link on CHAT’s Facebook page.

APRIL 14

Creative Fusion Art Reception and Awards

Chico Art Center, 450 Orange St.

This annual exhibit brings together Chico's young, creative talent. This is the only exhibit in our area to display the formative, 8-year span of our youth's creative development in a curated, visually literate environment. Please join the Chico Art Center in celebrating the best and brightest in arts education. Pieces will be on display April 8th-29th.

Owl Prowl

Chico Nature Center, 1968 E. 8th St. Join naturalists at the Nature Center for a family-friendly owl prowl. What a hoot! Kiddos will think like a scientist as they dissect owl pellets in the science lab and learn about native owl species in our area. Don’t miss out, it’s going to be totally owlsome!

APRIL 21

Whiskey River Band @ 6pm

Unwined Kitchen and Bar, 980 Mangrove

Join Unwined Kitchen and Bar for a night of live country music with the Whiskey River Band! What happens when you play country music backwards? You get your dog back, your truck back, and your sweetie back! Come out for boots and booze at the 980 Room!

APRIL 23

Balourdet String Quartet @ 2pm ARTS Recital Hall, CSU, Chico Campus

Currently the artists-in-residence at the prestigious New England Conservatory’s Professional String Quartet Program, Balourdet String Quartet is bringing beautiful music to Chico State. The quartet received the Grand Prize at the 2021 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition in New York City as well as the top prize in the 2021 International String Quartet Competition “Premio Paolo Borciani” in Reggio Emilia, Italy. With each performer’s list of personal accolades also as long as your arm, it’s sure to be a wonderful afternoon of strings. Tickets available at chicoperformances.com or the Chico State box office.

APRIL 29

Chico Spring Jam @ 1-9pm

The Spring Jam is back at the Patrick Ranch! Bring the whole family down for a beautiful day of fun in the springtime sun. Featuring games, live music, art exhibits, vendors, a car show, kid’s zone, and cornhole tournament, this event has something for absolutely everyone to enjoy. Buy tickets online at blueskyfestivals.ticketspice.com

Small Towne Salvage Spring Market @4pm Orland Memorial Hall, 327 4th St. Orland

This curated vintage and home decor market hosts over 40 vendor booths, bringing you some of the best vintage goods, home decor, and handmade artisan items around! All the vendors are local, small, and family-owned businesses. When you shop you are supporting community!

APRIL 30

Wildflower Century Ride

Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair St., Chico

The iconic Chico Wildflower Century ride is back again for 2023! Riders can enjoy several route options designed for riders at all ages, stages, and abilities including the Megaflower 125 & Mountainflower 100 for those of you wanting some extra climbing! Registration includes a custom Wildflower

Century Klean Kanteen pint cup, fully loaded rest stops, SAG support, maintenance at stops, and a delicious catered postride meal! Sierra Nevada Brewery will be sponsoring the event this year and will be proudly brewing up and serving their extra special Wildflower IPA at both the Wildflower post ride event and pre-ride party, Wildfest. The Chico Wildflower is a jam-packed cycling inspired weekend made for everyone and we want you to join us! Visit www.wildflowercentury.org for tickets and registration.