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.
Thursday EVENTS
Jesse Mockrin presents a virtual talk: 5:30p.m. “Reframing Art History.” In conjunction with the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, Department of Art and Art History at Chico State University. Presentation accessible through meeting ID 93871899376, Passcode 786705. Information, email DeptofArt@csuchico.edu.
COMMUNITY
Chico Seed Orchard:
7 a.m.-7p.m. Pedestrian gate open daily. Main gate closed. One-mile self-guiding 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. Chico library: 10a.m.-4p.m. In person programs suspended. Curbside service for holds and pickups. Call for times. No CFOL donations. 5525652. 1108Sherman Ave. Reserve items in-person, online, 552-5652, ChicoBCLibrary@buttecounty. Literacy Services, 1-888-538-7198; Literacy@buttecounty.net. Those impacted by wildfire may use the library computers for FEMA applications, insurance, related paperwork up to 1hour. All libraries excluding Biggs.
Paradise library: 1-6 p.m. Limited reopening. Same services, guidelines, contact information as the Chico library. ParadiseBCLibrary@buttecounty.net. 5922Clark Road. Durhamlibrary: Noon-6 p.m. Limited reopening. Same services, guidelines and phone numbers as the Chico library. 2545DurhamDayton Highway. Durhambclibrary@buttecounty.net.
Gray LodgeWildlife Area:
Sunrise to sunset. 9,100 acres of fields, riparian areas, ponds and waterways. Gray Lodge Auto Tour Loop near parking lot 14 closed until October. 3207 Rutherford 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.
Chico Art Center: Open Studios Art Tour. Visit ChicoOSAT.com. Virtual tour and studio visits. Connects art patrons with Northern California artists. Look at art and crafts; learn about creative processes; visit artists’ studios, collect Northern California art. Support artists and Chico Art Center from home. 895-8726. chicoartcenter.com. Museum of Northern California Art (monca): 11 a.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. www. monca.org. 487-7272. Thursdays-Sundays. Vitalant Blood Drive: 12-6 p.m. Blood donation, 10:45 a.m.-5p.m. plasma donation, 10:45a.m.-4:30p.m. platelet donation,10:45a.m.-5:30 p.m. source Plasma Donation. 555Rio Lindo Ave. Call 877258-4825or 893-5433to confirmtoday’s hours.
HEALTH, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Al-Anon and Alateen: 6-7 p.m. Monday Night Study AFG. Email alanon.nc.d3@ gmail.comfor a Zoom invitation. zoom.us. 342-5756.
Catalyst Domestic Violence Services:
To talk to a crisis counselor 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 via Zoom. 9a.m. Radical Self-Acceptance; 10-11a.m. Healthy Body; Healthy Mind; 11a.m. Colorful Conversations; Noon, Stress Awareness; 1p.m. Self-Care. Support. 408-638-0968; Meeting ID 441-359
7014. zoom.us. Password: 8793311. Must be 18or older to join. 879-3311, 9 a.m.-3p.m. Monday-Friday to talk to Peer Assistant. North Valley Warmline, 1-855-582-5554, 11:30 a.m.-9:30p.m. weekdays. Wellness, 879-3311; Med Clinic, 879-3974; iversen@ nvcss.org or nvcss.org/ programs/iversen.
NorthernValleyTalk Line:
11:30a.m.-9:30p.m. Provides non-crisis peer to peer telephone service to the community seven days a week. Toll free number is 855-5825554. Works in partnership withButte County Department of Behavioral Health and Tehama County Health Service Agency.
LGBT*Q+ Teen Group:
3:30-5p.m. A social and support group for LGBT*Q+ Teens aged 13-17. Stonewall Alliance. For more information and to join via Zoom, call 893-3336, email center@stonewallchico.org or visit stonewallchico.com.
Trans* Stonewall: 6-7 p.m. Transgender, gender non-conforming, and questioning individuals who are 18or older talk about their experiences, meet other members in the LGBTQ+ community. Stonewall Alliance. Join via Zoom, 893-3336, email center@ stonewallchico.org or visit stonewallchico.com.
Open and Alternative Relationships (OAR): 6-7:30 p.m. The group is open to all individuals of any sexual or gender identity that are seeking support and community with individuals who are in a non-monogamous relationship. Join via Zoom, call 893-3336, email center@stonewallchico.org or visit stonewallchico.com. HIV and Hepatitis C Testing: Through Stonewall Alliance by appointment. 358E. Sixth St. Donations accepted. 893-3336, email center@stonewallchico.org or visit stonewallchico.com. Mental HealthPeer 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 NA; ZOOM
ID: 7655179374. Password: Gbana2020. Phone: 1-669-900-9128, 765 5179374#. 6p.m. Chico. D.A.S.P Zoom ID: 599761 0386. Password: gbana. 7 p.m. CNA Candlelight Zoom ID: 7655179374. Password: Gbana2020. Phone: 1-669-900-9128+ 765517 9374#. 6:30p.m. Quar-NClean Group, in-person at South Park Drive, Sycamore Fields at One Mile. Bring chairs or blankets. Overeaters Anonymous: 5:30p.m. Commitment to abstinence. Meeting #: 54397. Meeting
ID: 994996436, password 541336. Zoom only. Website: www.oa.org for meeting information and connection. 1-916-7860330. Lea, 680-6565.
Pills Anonymous “Chico’s GotHope”: 5:30-6:30p.m. Big Book study/speaker. Open discussion based on 12-step recovery program, prescription drug addiction. Newcomers, loved ones and those addicted to other substances. Call/text 6240094.
Submit calendar listings, corrections or updates by email calendar@chicoer.com, fax 342- 3617 or mail Enterprise-Record, P.O. Box 9, Chico, CA, 95927.