WHAT’S HAPPENING

Check out what’s going on in your neighborhood and the community.

Editor’s note: Many events are canceled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We recommend contacting the event host before attending to check. EVENTS

Chico Wednesday farmers market: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. North Valley Plaza parking lot, Pillsbury Road, adjacent to Sportsman’s Warehouse and CVS.

COMMUNITY

Chico library: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Open. Call for curbside service for holds/pickups. Limited computer use. Reserve items in-person/ online, 552-5652, ChicoBCLibrary@buttecounty. 1-888-538-7198, Literacy@buttecounty.net. E-Resources, buttecounty. net/bclibrary. 1108 Sherman Ave.

Durham library: Noon-6 p.m. Same services, guidelines, phone numbers as Chico library. 2545DurhamDayton Hwy. 552-5652. Durhambclibrary@buttecounty.net.

Chico Creek Nature Center: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Janeece Webb Living Animal Museum and Nature Play Room. Kristie’s Nature Lab, Howard S. Tucker Exhibit Hall by reservation. $4 adults, $2children, students and seniors. 1968 E. Eighth St. 891-4671, info@bidwellpark.org.

Chico Seed Orchard: Main gate 7a.m.-3:30p.m. Pedestrian gate 7a.m.-5p.m. Closes at dark. One-mile walking trail through botanical area in Edgar Slough. One restroom, no drinking water. Leash dogs. 2741 Cramer Lane.

Gray Lodge Wildlife Area: Sunrise to sunset. 9,100 acres of fields, riparian areas, ponds and waterways, 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.

Chico Art Center: Virtual. “Sun Dances,” series by

Julia Kay, based on shadows cast by large-leafed tropical plants. Also “UNBOUND

The Altered Book.” Photographed images of mixed media art. $15web access code to Open Studios Art Tour. ChicoOSAT.com. chicoartcenter.com. 8958726, chicoartcenter@att. net.

Gateway Science Museum: Virtual tours at www. csuchico.edu/gateway, social media platforms, from astronomy to zoology. Recorded lectures, fun videos, downloadable activity sheets. Hands-on science kits available free in the Lending Library for weekly check out to K-12 teachers, home-schools and families.

Museum of Northern California Art (monca): Virtual. “Dream State,” based on statement, “In dreams, anything is possible.” Collection by Maria Alquilar from her “Surreal Vision”, “Decadence Resident

Evil” and “Story Portrait” series. www.monca.org/ current-exhibition, YouTube www.youtube.com/ watch?v=OwRkt QUFel. 487-7272. contact@monca. org.

Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology: Virtual. “Fire and Water Elements of Change.” Examines planetary consequences brought on by climate crises. Activities, online learning for families, K-12learners, college students. csuchico. edu/anthmuseum/virtuallearning/virtual-exhibits. 898-5397.

Janet Turner Print Museum: Virtual. “Social Commentary

Prints and Politics.” Includes 360-degree exhibition video. Explores significant intersection of printmaking and politics. www.csuchico.edu/turner. 898-4476.

Vitalant Blood Drive: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. blood donation, 7:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. plasma donation, 8 a.m.-12:45 p.m. platelet donation, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. source Plasma Donation. 555 Rio Lindo Ave. Call 877-258-4825 or 8935433 to confirm hours. Chico Finance Committee: 8:30a.m. Visit chico.ca.us/ finance-committee online for Zoom information. SCORE: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Free face-to-face counseling; startup and existing businesses. Service Corps of Retired Executives, 1324 Mangrove Ave., Ste. 114. Chico Chamber, 891-5556, to schedule appointments. greaterchicoarea.score.org.

Chico Heritage Association: Noon-3 p.m. Volunteers help with questions on history of area, businesses, homes, individuals; research library. Donations appreciated. Garden Walk, 225 Main St. 345-7522. chicoheritage.net.

Glenn County Master Gardener Plant Clinic, Orland: 2-4 p.m. Clinic at UCCE office, 821 E. South St. Monday-Friday. 865-1107.

HEALTH, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

Al-Anon: 9-10 a.m. Back to Basics. Email alanon. nc.d3@gmail.com for Zoom invitation. 334-6734. Alateens welcome. northerncaliforniaal-anon.org. Catalyst Domestic Violence Services: Crisis counselor 24-hour crisis/ referral line, 1-800-8958476. Free temporary restraining order help for victims of domestic violence. Call 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday for appointments, individual counseling 343-7711. catalystdvservices.org.

Iversen Wellness & Recovery Center: 492 Rio Lindo Ave. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Visits by appointment and Zoom. Zoom 9 a.m. Thriving With Depression; 10-10:50 a.m.; 12-Step; 2 p.m. Meditation. Dial in 408-638-0968. Password 8793311. Meeting ID 441-359-7014. In-person 11a.m. Schizophrenia Support; Noon, Recovery Around the World; 1 p.m. Optimism & Positivity. Must be 18+. Computer Lab 10 a.m.-1 p.m. by appointment, 8793311. Wellness, 879-3311. iversen@nvcss.org or nvcss. org/programs/iversen. Emotions Anonymous Group: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Faith Lutheran Church, Room 7, 667East First Ave. 570-9010.

Trans* Teens: 6:30-8 p.m. Group for trans+ identifying youth ages 12-18through Stonewall Alliance. Zoom, https://us02web.zoom. us/j/86846899710. Email center@stonewallchico.org or visit stonewallchico.com. Parents of LGBTQ+ People: 6:30-8 p.m. Group for parents, grandparents, foster parents or guardians of LGBTQ+ youth through Stonewall Alliance. Join via Zoom; 893-3336, email center@stonewallchico.org or stonewallchico.com.

HIV and Hepatitis C Testing: Through Stonewall Alliance by appointment. Donations accepted. 893-3336, center@stonewallchico.org or stonewallchico.com. Mental Health Peer Support: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Peer support specialists 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 720707-2699 or 346-2487799.