WHAT’S HAPPENING
Check outwhat’s going on in your neighborhood and the community.
Editor’s note: Many events are canceled in response to the COVID-19pandemic. We recommend contacting the event host before attending to check.
Friday PERFORMANCE
Virtual Chico Voices live-streamed concert: 7 p.m. The Bidwells from the Laxson Auditorium stage. Jason Cassidy will join the band for a look into the inspiration behind the music. Pay what you can; $5suggested minimum. Tickets at csuchicoboxoffice.secure.force.com/ticket#; ubocustomersupport@csuchico.edu or call 898-6333to leave a message that will be returned during business hours.
COMMUNITY
Chico library: 10a.m.-4 p.m. Limited reopening. In person programs suspended. Accepting returns, offering curbside service for holds and pickups. Call for times. Reserve items inperson, online, 552-5652, ChicoBCLibrary@buttecounty. 1-888-538-7198, Literacy@buttecounty. net. No CFOL donations. 1108Sherman Ave. Those impacted by wildfire can use internet (except Biggs) for 1hour.
Durham library: 10a.m.-5 p.m. Limited reopening. Same services, guidelines and phone numbers as the Chico library. 2545 Durham-Dayton Highway. Durhambclibrary@buttecounty.net.
Chico Seed Orchard: 7 a.m.-7p.m. Pedestrian gate open daily. Main gate closed. One-mile trail through botanical area in Edgar Slough. Keep dogs leashed. No water, one restroom. 2741Cramer Lane. Search online for more information: Mendocino National Forest, Chico Seed Orchard.
Gray LodgeWildlife Area: Sunrise to sunset. 9,100 acres of fields, riparian areas, ponds and waterways. Exhibits, self-guided nature trail, fishing, hunting; shelter for 300+ species of resident and migrant birds, mammals. 3207Rutherford Road, Gridley. 846-7500. Faith Lutheran Church: 1 p.m. COVID-19Phone Prayer Group. To join, email billaugros@gmail.com.
Gateway Science Museum: All virtual online. “Mission Aerospace,” temporary exhibition that explores the history of flight, navigation and NASA’s vision for the future. “Wildflowers, Watercolor & Wonder,” the Edward Stuhl Collection. “Ocean Commotion” in the Discovery Room. Chico. 898-4121. csuchico.edu/ gateway.
Museumof Northern California Art (monca): 11a.m.-5p.m. Now open to the public. Exhibit, “Those Who Teach …
Can.” Celebrates talented and hard-working Butte County artists — who also teach. Virtual tour at www. youtube.com/watch?v= FPCSluZLN70&t=996s. www.monca.org. 4877272.
Chico Art Center: Open Studios Art Tour. Visit ChicoOSAT.com. Virtual tour and studio visits. Connects art patrons with Northern California artists. Learn about creative processes; visit artists’ studios, collect Northern California art. Support artists and Chico Art Center from home. 8958726. chicoartcenter.com. Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology: Virtual exhibit, “Unbroken Traditions: Basket Weavers of the Meadows Bakers Family in Northern California. www.csuchico.edu/anthmuseum/virtual-learning/ virtual- exhibits.shtml. Chico State. 898-5397. Vitalant Blood Drive: 7:30 a.m.-2p.m. blood donation, 6:45a.m.-1p.m. platelet donation, 6:45-1p.m. source plasma donation. 555Rio
Lindo Ave. Call 877-2584825or 893-5433to confirm today’s hours.
HEALTH, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Al-Anon and Alateen: 1:30-2:30p.m. Living with literature AFG. Chico: First Christian Church, 295E. Washington Ave. Room 5. al-anon.alateen.org. (1:30-2:30p.m. Living with literature AFG. Email alanon.nc.d3@gmail.com for a Zoom invitation. zoom. us. 342-5756.
Catalyst Domestic Violence Services: To talk to a crisis counselor, call the 24-hour crisis/referral line, 1-800-895-8476. Temporary restraining order help for victims of domestic violence is available for free. Call from9a.m.-5p.m. Monday-Friday for appointments, individual counseling 343-7711. catalystdvservices.org. IversenWellness & Recovery Center and Med Clinic: All meetings conducted via Zoom. 10a.m., 12-Step; 11 a.m. Gratitude Group; Noon, Dual Diagnosis Anonymous; 1 p.m. Processing Group; 2p.m. Games Group. Dial in at 408-638-0968. Password is 8793311. Meeting ID 441-359-7014. Must be 18or older to join. 879-3311, 9a.m.-3p.m. Monday-Friday to talk to a Peer Assistant. Virtual peer listening room open 11 a.m.-2p.m. North Valley Warmline, 1-855-5825554, 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. weekdays. Wellness, 879-3311; Med Clinic, 879-3974; email iversen@ nvcss.org or visit online at nvcss.org/programs/iversen.
Northern Valley Talk Line: 11:30a.m.-9:30p.m. Provides non-crisis peer to peer telephone service to the community seven days a week. 1-855-582-5554. Partnership with Butte County Department of Behavioral Health and Tehama County Health Service Agency.
Queer Autters: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Through Stonewall Alliance, this group is for anyone on the autism spectrum who identifies as LGBTQ+. For more information and to join via Zoom, call 893-3336, email center@ stonewallchico.org or visit stonewallchico.com.
HIV and Hepatitis C Testing: By appointment Through Stonewall Alliance. 358E. Sixth St. Donations accepted. For more information, call 893-3336, email center@ stonewallchico.org or visit stonewallchico.com. Mental Health Peer Support: 9a.m.-1p.m. Peer support specialists are available for video chat, self-help support groups and resources. Butte County Department of Behavioral Health. Join by phone, computer or other device. Zoom ID: 809274979. Phone: 720-707-2699or 346-248-7799.
Narcotics Anonymous: Noon. Chico. CNA Zoom ID: 7655179374. Password: Gbana2020. Phone: 1-669900-9128+ 7655179374#. 7:30.m. p Chico, CNA Living Clean Book study. ZOOM ID: 7655179374. Password: Gbana2020. Phone: 1-669900-9128+ 7655179374#. 6p.m. In-person. Chico Bidwell Group, 1095East Ave. Just for Today Daily Meditation; 7p.m. Chico NA at 208W. East Ave., Ste. A. Park in back. 6p.m. Bidwell Group NA at 1095East Ave. In Community Church of
God parking lot.
Recovery International: 10a.m. Register and get access code: Debbie@ recoveryinternational.org or call 1-619-383-2084.