WHAT’S HAPPENING

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Events

Chico Mall Blood Drive:

Noon-3 p.m. Donors receive Cinemark movie pass. Must be at least 16 years old (and have parental or guardian signed consent), weigh at least 110pounds, be in good general health; eat a healthy, lowfat meal within two hours ahead of donating; eat a salty snack day before; hydrate by drinking 8-16 ounces of non-alcoholic beverages one hour before donating (water/ sports drinks good choices). Bloodmobile near Outback and Sear’s at 1950E. 20th St., Chico. Information, Vitalant, 893-5433.

Community

Chico Seed Orchard: 7a.m.-7 p.m. Pedestrian gate open daily. Drive-thru gate open 7a.m.-3p.m. weekdays. One-mile trail through botanical area in Edgar Slough. Keep dogs on leash. No water, one restroom. Search online for information. 2741Cramer Lane, Chico.

Chico Creek Nature Center: 9 a.m.-Noon. Janeece Webb Living Animal Museum and Nature Play Room (interpretive center for Bidwell Park). Free admission to members; $4adults, $2children, students and seniors. 1968E. Eighth St. 891-4671. Weekly.

Gray Lodge Wildlife Area:

Sunrise to sunset. 9,100acres of fields, riparian areas, ponds, waterways; shelter for 300+ species of resident and migrant birds and mammals. Self-guided nature trail, seasonal guided tours, hunting, exhibits. 3207Rutherford Road, Gridley. 846-7500. Weekly.

SCORE: 9a.m.-4p.m.. Free faceto-face counseling for startup and existing businesses. Service Corps of Retired Executives, 1324Mangrove Ave., Suite 114. Call Chico Chamber, 891-5556, to schedule appointments. www.greaterchicoarea.score.org. Monday-Saturday. Weekly.

Temporary restraining order help:

RSVP to assure counselor availability. 10a.m.-noon. 330

Wall St. Suite 50. 343-7711. For victims of domestic violence. Free. Sponsor, Catalyst Domestic Violence Services. 800-895-8476.

Weekdays.

Medicare counseling: Trained, state-registered volunteer counselors assist seniors, adults with disabilities with Medicare matters. Passages Adult Resource Center, 25Main St. Suite 202, Chico. Appointments, 898-6716. Weekly.

Chico Library: 10and 11a.m. Toddler Storytime for ages 3and younger; 3p.m. 3D Printing; 3:30 p.m. Chess Club. Chico library, 1108Sherman Ave. Weekly.

Preschool story time: 10 a.m. Durham library, 2545DurhamDayton Highway. 879-3835. Weekly.

Chico Air Museum:

10a.m.-3p.m. Aircraft, aviation, space artifacts and documents, outdoor museum, research library, gift shop, speaker series and events by arrangement. Free, but donations are helpful. 165Ryan Ave., Chico Airport. Appointments available for other times. 345-6468. www.chicoairmuseum.org. Weekly.

Chico History Museum: 11a.m.-4 p.m. “Chico Through Time” in the Patrick Gallery. “The Evolving Chinese Temple” in the Carnegie Gallery. Admission: $5adults; $3seniors, veterans, students, children 5and older; free to those under age 5. 141Salem St. 8914336. Weekly.

Museum of Northern California Art (monca):

11a.m.-5p.m. “Reflection and Hope: A Year Remembered.” Art from juried exhibition to reflect on the first year following the Camp Fire in Paradise. Also “Bench Press: Please be Seated — Please.” Original furniture (benches) by 13 artists who work in diverse media. 900The Esplanade. Admission

$5; free to students with ID’s and children. www.monca.org or 487-7272. Thursdays through Sundays. Through Dec. 29. (Jan. 2-19: “Remembering Maria and the Avenue 9Art Guild.” Photographs of Phillips art and original art by Guild members, in memory of Phillips, former local arts advocate, historian, environmental activist and co-founder of The Avenue 9 Art Gallery, creator of Snow Goose Wildlife exhibits, ChiVAA and many other art venues.

Janet Turner Print Museum: Closed. (Jan. 27-Feb. 29, 2020: Curated by History Professor Jason Nice and students in Renaissance Civilization: 1300-1550, students explore prints in the Turner Collection to analyze and complicate the enduring themes of the Renaissance. State University campus, Arts & Humanities Bldg., 130; 400W. First St. 898-4476. Monday-Saturday.

Jacki Headley University Art Gallery:

Closed. Jan. 30-March 14, 2020: Noon-4p.m. Working primarily in ceramics, Bay Area artist Cathy Lu explores transcultural experiences through the appropriation and decontextualization of traditional Chinese art and its perception in the

West. Lu will create a large-scale ceramics installation inspired by the ancient Chinese myth of the Immortal Peach Garden and its biblical counterpart the Garden of Eden. Humanities Building, Room 121, Chico State University. headleygallerycsuchico.com. 8985864. Open Monday-Saturday. Reception: Thursday January 30, 5:30p.m., Zingg Recital Hall

Babies Love Books: 11a.m. Stories, songs. Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave. 891-2762. Weekly.

Valene L. Smith Anthropology Museum:

11a.m.-3p.m. “Remarkable Lives: The Intertwined Worlds of Birds and Humans. Also, “Unbroken Traditions: Basketweavers of the Meadows-Baker Families in Northern California.” (Through May 5, 2020) Free, but donations helpful. Meriam Library, Room 180, Chico State University. 898-5397. Tuesday-Thursday.

Temporary restraining order help:

For victims of domestic violence. Free. RSVP for counselor availability; 330Wall St. Suite

50. 343-7711. Sponsor, Catalyst Domestic Violence Services. 800895-8476. Weekdays.

Gateway Science Museum:

Noon-5p.m. “Albatross: Life on the Wind and Sea.” Hawaii’ artist and author Caren Loebel-Fried reveals the story of an imagined nesting Laysan Albatross through colorful block prints. Through Feb. 9. “Animal Architects: Build Challenge.”

Many animals build homes for shelter, feeding or raising their young; simple or complex, large or small. From spider webs to mice burrows, and nests in trees, there are many kinds of homes. Challenge yourselves to build different types of homes using recyclable materials in the museum pop-up makers space. Saturdays only: 1 p.m., Investigation stations. Entry free to members; $7ages 18+, $5 ages 3-17and students with valid ID, free to ages 2and under. 625 The Esplanade. 898-4121. www.csuchico.edu/gateway. Weekly. Dec. 21-Jan. 19, 2020.

Chico Creek Nature Center:

11 a.m.-3p.m. Janeece Webb Living Animal Museum, Wednesday Saturday. Exhibits, living animals, public programs. 1968E. Eighth St. $4adults, $2children. 8914671, info@bidwellpark.org. Weekly.

Babies Love Books:

Noon and 1 p.m. Stories, songs and bounces for newborns to 18months. Chico library, 1108Sherman Ave. 8912762. Weekly.

Chico Heritage Association:

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

After school story time:

8⁄15, 22, 29: 10and 11a.m. Toddlers; 3 p.m. 3D Printing; 3:30p.m. Chess Club. 1108 Sherman Ave. Chico Library. 891-2762. Weekly.

Wii game time: 3-5p.m. For 12-17-year-olds. Chico library, 1108Sherman Ave. Weekly.

Domestic violence support group:

5:30p.m. Chico Drop-In Center, 330Wall St. Suite 50; 343-7711. Weekly.

Chico Area Recreation and Park District:

6p.m. General meeting. 545Vallombrosa Ave. Third Thursday.

Catalyst Domestic Violence Services: 800-895-8476; catalystdvservices.org. Weekly.

Clubs

Council for Grieving: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Alliance for Support & Education in Dying & Death. Council Space, 395Seventh Ave., at Spruce in Chico. alliancesedd@gmail.com or www.befriendingdeath.org. Limited space, please RSVP.

Newcomers Club of Chico:

11:30 a.m.-2p.m. Women’s social group luncheon. RSVP week before. Cost varies. Doni, 332-9514. chiconewcomersclub.com.

Exchange Club of Durham:

6:30 a.m. Red Rooster Cafe, 9418Midway, Durham. 876-7763. Weekly.

Chico Breakfast Exchange Club:

7a.m. Kalico Kitchen, 2396The Esplanade. Bill Morris, 342-7805; www.nationalexchangeclub.org. Weekly.

Butte Business Network:

7:15 a.m. Italian Cottage, 2234The Esplanade, Chico. 893-4464. Weekly.

Salvation Army Home League:

10a.m.-1p.m. Salvation Army, 567E. 16th St., Chico. 342-2199. Weekly.

LeTip Chico Lunch Club:

11:30 a.m. Exchange business referrals. 342-4229, letip.com. Mom’s, 209 Salem St. Weekly.

Sons in Retirement (SIRS), Branch 84:

11:45a.m. Lunch, guest speakers, golf, bridge, hiking, fishing, newsletter, travel. No dues. Elks Lodge, 1705Manzanita Ave. Jim Hertl, 897-0402. Weekly.

Sons In Retirement Bridge Club:

Noon. Chico SIR members play Chicago bridge. The Lodge, 2750Sierra Sunrise Terrace. Robin Thompson, 343-2953. Weekly.

Toastmasters, Hooker Oak Club:

12:15-1:15p.m. California Northern School of Law, 1395Ridgewood Drive. 519-3304. Weekly.

Chico Eagles: Doors 4:30p.m. Bingo. Pack games start 6:30p.m. Kitchen open for snacks/dinner. Door prizes. Eagles Hall, 1940 Mulberry St. Proceeds benefit local charities. Charlene Hefty, 518-7767. Weekly.

Speak Easy Toastmasters:

5:30p.m. Willows Library, 201 N. Lassen St. 968-5038. www. toastmasters.org. Weekly.

High Sierra Model Railroad Club:

6-10p.m. 3650Morrow Lane. New members welcome. Joe Clark, 342-4305. Weekly.

Chico Citizens’ Climate Lobby:

6:30-8p.m. Education and promotions of solutions to climate change. Chico library, 1108Sherman Ave. 893-1855. Weekly.

Chico Toastmasters: 7p.m. Learn to communicate effectively. Enloe Rehab Center conference room, 340W. East Ave. 8934464. Weekly.

Health, emotional support

ALS Support Group: Noon. Conversation, support, tips and more about Amyotrophic Lateral Scleosis (ALS), or “Lou Gehrig’s Disease.” Enloe Home Care & Hospice, 1390E. Lassen Ave. (916) 979-9265. Last Thursday.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Chico:

Chico Central 6:30, 8a.m. noon. 3:30p.m. 5:30, 7p.m. 1102Mangrove Ave. Weekly.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly):

8:30-9:15a.m. Weigh-in; 9:30-10:30a.m. Weight loss support group meeting. Grace Brethren Church, 355Panama Ave. 342-9017. Weekly.

Iversen Wellness & Recovery Center and Med Clinic:

12⁄12: 9:15a.m., 12-Step; 10a.m. Schizophrenia Support; 10a.m. Healthy Living; 11a.m. Facilitator meeting; Noon Living with Chronic Pain and Tobacco Awareness; 1 p.m. Untethered Soul (closed). (12⁄19: 9:15a.m., 12-Step; 10a.m. Schizophrenia Support; 10a.m. Goals Group: 11a.m. Facilitator meeting; Noon, Living with Chronic Pain and Tobacco Awareness; 1 p.m. Untethered Soul (closed). (12⁄26: 9:15a.m., 12-Step; 10a.m. Schizophrenia Support; 11a.m. Facilitator meeting; Noon, Living with Chronic Pain and Tobacco Awareness; 1p.m. Untethered

Soul (closed). Iversen Wellness & Recovery Center, 492Rio Lindo Ave. 879-3311.

For complete daily calendars of local events visit chicoer.com/calendar.