Wednesday

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

Gray Lodge Wildlife Area: Sunrise to sunset. 9,100 acres of fields, riparian areas, ponds, waterways; shelter for 300+ species of resident, migrant birds, mammals. Self-guided nature trail (also 1.5 hour guided tours, 12+, requires RSVP), fishing, hunting, exhibits. 3207 Rutherford Road, Gridley. 846-7500. Blood drive: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Vitalant, 555 Rio Lindo

Ave., Chico. 893-5433. Chico Seed Orchard: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Pedestrian gate open daily. Drive-thru gate 7 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays. One-mile trail through botanical area in Edgar Slough. Keep dogs leashed. 2741Cramer Lane, Chico. SCORE: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free face-to-face counseling; startup and existing businesses. Service Corps of Retired Executives, 1324 Mangrove Ave., Suite 114. Chico Chamber, 891-5556, to schedule appointments. www.greaterchicoarea. score.org.

Missionaries to the Unborn: 9 a.m.-noon. 3100 Cohasset Road, Chico; pray for unborn children. 8910427.

Chico Library: 11-11:30 a.m. Babies Love Books. Babies, caregivers welcome to story time with books, music and shaker eggs with Ms. Kimberlee. 2-3:30 p.m. Colormania, adult coloring club. 3-5 p.m. Homework help for grades 1-8. 4-6 p.m. Fiber Arts Night Out. Bring your own crocheting, knitting, hand sewing and other fiber projects. 4-5 p.m. Teen Fandom Club. Teens can share what they are passionate about. 1108 Sherman Ave. 891-2762. Valene L. Smith Anthropology Museum: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. “Unbroken Traditions: Basketweavers of the Meadows-Baker Families in Northern California.” Through May 5. TuesdaySaturday.

Janet Turner Print Museum: Noon-4 p.m. Curated with history professor Jason Nice and students in “Renaissance Civilization: 1200-1550.” Chico State, Arts & Humanities Building, 130; 400W. First St. 8984476. Free and open to the public. Monday-Saturday. Jacki Headley University Art Gallery: Noon-4 p.m. Exhibit by Bay Area artist Cathy Lu: Foreign Bodies. Large-scale ceramics installation. Humanities Building, Room 121, Chico State. headleygallerycsuchico.com. 898-5864. Monday-Saturday or by appointment.

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. 800-895-8476. Weekdays.

Gateway Science Museum: Noon-5 p.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. Entry free to members and those ages 2and under; $7ages 18+, $5ages 3-17and students with valid ID. 625The Esplanade. 898-4121. www. csuchico.edu/gateway. 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. www.chicoheritage.net. Glenn County Master Gardener Plant Clinic, Orland: 2-4 p.m. Clinic at UCCE office, 821 E. South St. Phone inquiries accepted during business hours, Monday through Friday. 865-1107.

Food From the Heart of Chico: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free dinners at East Avenue Church, 1184East Ave. Knitters’ Night Out: 5:307p.m. Craft club, all ages. Bring projects. Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave.

Sounds of the Valley Chorus: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Part of Sweet Adelines. Rehearsals open to women who want to learn four-part harmony, barbershop style for women. Perform at service clubs and civic events. Meet at Little Chico Creek Elementary School, 2090 Amanda Way. Ann Pyeatt, 343-5183.

CLUBS

Chico Network Association: Noon-1 p.m. Professional networking. Pour House, 855East Ave., Suite 270. Sally Mendez. 8936708.

Soroptimist International of Chico: Noon-1:15 p.m. Elks Lodge, 1705 Manzanita Ave. $16; $5 coffee/tea only. Facility fees are $7. www.soroptimistchico.org. Joyce Brown, 514-3352. Vintage Iron, Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association, Branch 136: 6 p.m. Tractor, vintage engine enthusiasts. For local information and locations, visit vintageironbranch136. org for meet dates.

HEALTH, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group: 895-9661 or email becky.robinson@ alz.org.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meet times, locations or to talk to recovering alcoholic, 342-5756. www.aabutteglenn.org.

Al-Anon: Families of alcoholics. Chico: 9 a.m. Back to basics. First Christian Church, 295 E. Washington Ave., Room 5. 342-5756. www.al-anon.alateen.org. Iversen Wellness & Recovery Center and Med Clinic: 9:15 a.m., 12-Step; 10 a.m. Yoga and Spanish 101; 11a.m. Processing Group; Noon, LGBTQIA

411; 1p.m. Bipolar Support; 2p.m. Anxiety Support. Computers open. 492

Rio Lindo Ave. Wellness, 879-3311; Med Clinic, 8793974. nvcss.org/programs/ iversen.

Narcotics Anonymous: Noon, Chico NA, Just for Today Daily Meditation; 6 p.m. Chico NA Women’s Meeting; 7:30 p.m. Chico NA Book Study. All held at 208W. East Ave., Suite A. Park in back. 24-hour Hotline: 877-6361.

Healthy Steps for women: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Helps regain range of motion, increase flexibility, reduce swelling from lymphedema, promote positive self-image. All ages, fitness levels. $10fee first class. Enloe Fountain Medical Conference Room, Fountain Medical Plaza, 251Cohasset Rd., Chico. Register, 332-3856. Men’s Recovery: 3-5 p.m. Feather River Tribal Health, 534-5394, ext. 282. Stonewall Alliance Youth Young Adult Group (SAY YA): 6:30-8 p.m. For ages 18-35 and Trans Teens Group; 6:45 p.m. Parents of Trans Youth Support Group. Teenagers who want to affirm that gay, lesbian, twospirit, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth have value as they are. Facilitator Karen Kushner.