What’s happening

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

Saturday EVENTS

Farmers Market, Chico: 7:30a.m.-1p.m. Second andWall streets. EBT cards accepted to use with redeemable market script for eligible food items. 893-3276.

Bridging the Gap4Water Outdoor Fall Boutique:

11a.m.-5p.m. Variety of vendors and the BTG Market. Event held as an alternative to the annual Christmas Boutique due to COVID-19. Wear masks and practice social distancing. 45Parkside Court, Chico. 342-5746; www.btg4water.org; Facebook, FB@ BTG4Water.

North State Food Bank, Chico Tailgate Distribution: 9a.m.-noon. Eagles Hall, 1940Mulberry St. Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc. 7122600.

PERFORMANCES

Chico Theater Company: 7:30p.m. “Diaries of Adam & Eve.” Outdoor performances in parking lot behind theater. Stay in cars ($20per carload). Limited “bring your own chair” seats $10per person. Reservations required; tickets at theater box office, 166 Eaton Road noon-6p.m., Monday-Saturday; www. chicotheatercompany.com. 894-3282.

Community

Chico library: 10a.m.-4 p.m. Limited reopening. Computer facilities, sitting furniture, in person programs suspended. Reserve items in-person or online at ChicoBCLibrary@ buttecounty. 552-5652. Literacy Services 1-888538-7198or email Literacy@buttecounty.net.2. No CFOL donations. 1108 Sherman Ave. Residents impacted by the wildfire may use limited number of computers available for FEMA applications, insurance and other related paperwork for 1hour. Paradise library: 11-4 p.m. Limited reopening. Same services, guidelines, contact information as the Chico library. 5922Clark Road. ParadiseBCLibrary@ buttecounty.net. 5922 Clark Road.

Chico Seed Orchard: 7 a.m.-7p.m. Pedestrian gate open daily. Main gate closed. One-mile selfguiding nature 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: 1p.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. Sponsored by Teresa Gisske. Virtual tours also still available. Through November 1. www.monca. org. 487-7272. ThursdaysSundays.

Chico Art Center: Open Studios Art Tour online only. Look at art and crafts; learn about creative processes, visit artists’ studios. Visit ChicoOSAT. com, chicoartcenter.com. www.facebook.com/chicoartcenter/ckelly@chicoartcenter.com. 895-8726. Vitalant Blood Drive: 8 a.m.-1p.m. blood donation. 555Rio Lindo Ave. Call 877-258-4825or 8935433to confirm today’s hours.

HEALTH, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

Catalyst Domestic Violence Services: To talk to a crisis counselor, call the 24-hour crisis/referral line, 1-800-895-8476. catalystdvservices.org. 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. 1-855-5825554. Partnership with Butte County Department of Behavioral Health and Tehama County Health Service Agency.

HIV and Hepatitis C Testing: By appointment Through Stonewall Alliance. 358E. Sixth St. Donations accepted. 8933336, center@stonewallchico.org or stonewallchico.com.

Narcotics Anonymous: Remote meetings. Noon, Chico: CNA Pamphlet meeting. Zoom ID: 765 5179374; Password: Gbana2020. Phone: 1-669-900-9128+ 765 5179347#. 7p.m. Chico, CNA, IWHW Book Study. Zoom ID: 7655179374. Password: Gbana2020. Phone: 1-669-900-9128 + 7655179374#. 6p.m. In-person. Quar-N-Clean Group, Sycamore Fields at One Mile. Bring chairs/ blankets.

Al-Anon and Alateen: 6:30-8p.m. p.m. Families and friends of alcoholics. Email alanon.nc.d3@gmail. com for a Zoom invitation. zoom.us.