Fall 101 2011

Butte County Rich in Treasures
From Sly Creek on the far eastern edge to the waters of the Sacramento River on the western; from Humbolt Peak in the north to the shadows of the Sutter Buttes to the south, Butte County is blessed with a wide diversity of terrain. Lakes & rivers, creeks & canyons, mountains & meadows, wild forests & waterfallstheres no end to the natural beauty. Visitors and residents alike enjoy hiking, bicycling, fishing, hunting, water sports of all types, and a chance to just enjoy or photograph nature here. But thats just the beginning. History buffs enjoy our many pioneer museums and beautiful historic homes, as well as the Chinese artifacts found at three area museums. We hope youll enjoy discovering Butte Countys treasures, and think youll find, as we have, that the areas most valuable assets are the many warm-hearted folks youll meet along the way.
Oroville ............6-22
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Chico.............32-67
Discover Lake Oroville & its Visitors Center, Californias 1st Suspension Bridge, the Nations Tallest Earthen Dam, an 1863 Chinese Temple, a 41-mile Bike Trail, Wineries, Wildlife areas, & Gold Rush era museums.
Event Calendars 4-5, 7, 9, 12, 36, 37, 42, 63, 64, 67, 74
Tour Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park, California State University, One of the U.S.A.s Largest City Parks, the National Yo Yo Museum, internationally known art glass studios and microbreweries, as well as pro sports teams all in the nations Top-Rated Bike Town.
The Foothills..23-29
Experience Feather Falls, Bald Rock, Table Mt., Feather River Canyon Scenic Byway, & more.
Gridley Area .76-78

See Sutter Buttes, Gray Lodge Wildlife Area, and tree-shaded Butte County Fairgrounds.
Paradise ........68-75
All its name implies plus the Gold Nugget Museum and the Little Grand Canyon.
Maps
B-Line...............................30-31 Chico Art Benches ................. 58 Antique Shops ................. 53, 70 Gridley, Oroville, Paradise ..... 79 Chico & Bidwell Park............. 80
Performing & Fine Arts

Oroville State Theater .............. 9 Birdcage Theatre .............. 12, 20 Paradise Art Scene ................. 71 Paradise Performing Arts & Theatre on the Ridge.........71-72 Performing Arts in Chico ........ 36 Chico Art & Galleries ........54-58
Quick Resources ....... 78

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Oroville
2660 Olive Hwy. 2590 Feather River Blvd.
Gridley
1503 Hwy. 99
Chico
2398 The Esplanade 757 East Avenue 1930 E. 20th St.
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Thru-Sept. 10 - Nature Big & Small: Jane King & Karen Kolb Behind the Lens Avenue 9 Gallery. 879-1821 Thru-Sept. 23 - Summer Migration Sally Dimas Gallery. 345-3063 Aug. 28-Sept. 30 - Richard Hornaday Presents Still Life in Retrospect & Revisits The Fly Project the Vagabond Rose. 343-1110 Sept. 8 - Willie Nelson & Family, 7:30 p.m. Laxson. 898-6333 Sept. 10 - Butte County Libraries Book Fair 8am-1 p.m., Roadrunner Marketplace, Chico Mall. Call 538-7641 Sept. 10 - Chico Palio 10am-3 p.m., Downtown Plaza. Call 228-2860 Sept. 10 - Photography TalkKaren Kolb & Jane King, Avenue 9 Gallery. 4-6 p.m. 879-1821 Sept. 10-Oct. 2 - State Fair 7:30 p.m., Chico Theater Co. 894-3282 Sept. 10-Oct. - Artoberfest Seven weeks of events. www.artoberfest.org Sept. 11 - A Taste of Chico Noon-4 p.m. Downtown. Great Food. Call 345-6500 Sept. 11 - Chico Concours DElegance 345-8545 or www.chicoconcours.com Sept. 13 - Metales M5Mexican Brass, 7:30 p.m. Laxson, 898-6333 Sept. 16 - Natl Acrobats of China, 7:30 p.m. Laxson. 898-6333 Sept. 16-Oct. 15 - Dolores Mitchells Chico + 20 Miles Avenue 9 Gallery. 879-1821 Sept. 17-18 - Bull Riders Championship Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. 891-1650 Sept. 18 - Durham Harvest Festival, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 899-1583 Sept. 20 - Herbie HancockJazz Master, 7:30 p.m., Laxson. 898-6333 Sept. 24 - Pastels on the Plaza, 9-2 p.m. City Park Plaza., 895-4711 Sept. 24 - Natl Alpaca Farm Days, Friendly Farm Alpacas. Call 342-4745 Sept. 28 - St. Martin in the Fields Chamber, 7:30 p.m., Laxson. 898-6333 Sept. 29 - Sir Salmon Rushdielecture, 7:30 p.m., Laxson Aud., 898-6333 Sept. 30-Nov. 15 - Carol Preble Miles Convergence Sally Dimas Art Gallery/ Studio. 345-3063 Oct. 1 - National Yo-Yo Contest 9-5 p.m. Call 893-0545 or 345-6500 Oct. 5 - Into the Woods, Blue Rm Jr. 7:30 p.m., Laxson Aud. 898-6333
Chico Area
What to do ..................When ........................Where........

Oct. 6-Nov. 5 - Rocky Horror Show 7:30pm, Chico Cabaret. 895-0245 Oct. 8 - Forest Ranch Fall Festival & Holiday Bazaar, 10-4 p.m. 566-1099 Oct. 8-9 - Sierra Oro Farm Trails Passport Weekend. Call 891-5556 Oct. 14 - Senior Expo 10-2 p.m. CARD. Call 895-4711 Oct. 14 - Steven WrightStand-Up Comedy, 7:30 p.m., Laxson. 898-6333 Oct. 15 - Harvest Sidewalk Sale, Downtown + free mini-pumpkins. 345-6500 Oct. 15-29 - AutumnFest Patrick Ranch Museum. Info, 342-4359 Oct. 18 - k.d. lang & Siss Boom Bang songs, 7:30 p.m., Laxson. 898-6333 Oct. 19 - Orla FallonCeltic, 7:30 p.m., Laxson, 898-6333 Oct. 22-23 & 29-30 - Artists Open Studio Tours. Info, 895-8726, 345-3063 Oct. 22 - Rose Societys Show, Divine Savior Church, 566 E. Lassen. 893-9612 Oct. 22-Nov. 13 - A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum 7:30 p.m., Chico Theater Co. 894-3282 Oct. 25 - Creole Choir of Cuba, 7:30 p.m., Laxson. Call 898-6333 Oct. 27 - PilobolusDance/Mime/Acrobatics, 7:30 p.m. Laxson. 898-6333 Oct. 28 - Planet MoneyNPRs Money Talk, 7:30 p.m., Laxson. 898-6333 Oct. 29-30- Home & Garden Show Silver $ Fairgrounds. Call 671-9600 Oct. 31 - Treat Street, 2-5 p.m. Downtown. Info, 345-6500 Nov. 2 - Kings of SalsaCuban dance,7:30 p.m,Laxson. 898-6333 Nov. 3 - Kids Day At CSU University Farm. Info, 624-1608 Nov. 3 - Jackson BrowneRock n Roll, 7:30 p.m, Laxson. 898-6333 Nov. 5 - Farm City Harvest Festival 10-2, Bidwell Mansion. 518-9914 Nov. 5-Dec. 3 - Waif Mullins & Lenn Goldmann Paintings & Thematic Guild Show, Avenue 9 Gallery. 879-1821 Nov. 8 - Pink MartiniGlobal Cabaret 7:30 p.m., Laxson. 898-6333 Nov. 9 - Farm City Agri-Business Bus Tour & Lunch 7:30 a.m. 533-1473 Nov. 15 - U.S. Navy Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Laxson. 898-6333 Nov. 17 - David SedarisHumor & Wit, 7:30 p.m, Laxson. 898-6333 Nov. 17-Dec. 17 - Holiday Burlesque 7:30 p.m. Chico Cabaret, 895-0245 Nov. 18 - Trivia Bee for Literacy, The Palms Pavilion. 538-7198 Nov. 18 - Whose Live Anyway?Esten, Davis, Proops, Stiles, 7:30 p.m., Laxson. Nov. 19-Dec. 30 - Holidays Sally Dimas Art Gallery/Studio. 345-3063 Nov. 20 - Christmas Preview, 4-8pm Downtown Chico. 345-6500 Nov. 30 - Neil Bergs Broadway Holiday Songs, 7:30 p.m. Laxson. 898-6333 Dec. 2 - Keb Mo BandHoliday Blues, 7:30 p.m. Laxson. 898-6333 Dec. 2 - Christmas Tree Lighting, 6-8 p.m. Downtown Park Plaza. 345-6500 Dec. 2-4 - Annual Christmas Fair, Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. 345-9652 Dec. 2 -Dec. 11 The Eight Reindeer Monologues 10 p.m. Mature audience only. Chico Cabaret, 895-0245 Dec. 3 - Breakfast with Santa CARD, 545 Vallombrosa. Call 895-4711 Dec. 3-18 - Little Women 7:30 p.m., Chico Theater Co. 894-3282 Dec. 9 - Uptown ARTabout, Info, 8791821 or 345-3063 Dec. 9-11 - Alice in Wonderlandballet, 7:30 p.m. + wknd matinee 2 p.m, Laxson. Dec. 9-Jan. 14 - Chico Icons: Heritage Trails II Avenue 9 Gallery. 879-1821 Dec. 11- Christmas Open House Bidwell Mansion. 895-6144 Dec. 14 - Banana Slug String Band Holiday, 7:30 p.m. Laxson. 898-6333 Mid-Dec. - Evening Christmas Tours Bidwell Mansion. 895-6144 Jan. 17 - David Hidalgo & Louie Perez Acoustic , 7:30p.m., Laxson. 898-6333 Jan. 18 - Peking Acrobats, 7:30 p.m., Laxson. 898-6333 Jan. 21-Feb. 4 - Snow Goose Festival Art Exhibit, Avenue 9. Call 879-1821 Jan. 24 - CATS Broadway musical, 7:30 p.m., Laxson. 898-6333 Jan. 26 - Internatl Guitar Night, 7:30 p.m, Laxson. Call 898-6333 Jan. 26-29 - Snow Goose Festival, Call 345-1865 Feb. 1- Kremlin Chamber Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Laxson. 898-6333 Feb. 9 - Tao: The Way of the Drum music/dance, 7:30 p.m., Laxson. 898-6333 Feb. 11 - Hugh MasekelaJazz & Afro Beat, 7:30 p.m., Laxson. 898-6333 Feb. 14 - Martha Graham Dance Co. Modern Dance, 7:30 p.m. Laxson, 898-6333
..................from Here to There in Butte County

Feb. 22 - Los Lonely BoysTex/Mex Rock N Roll, 7:30 p.m., Laxson. 898-6333 Feb. 23 - Luma TheaterBlack Light Show, 7:30 p.m., Laxson. 898-6333 Feb. 29 - Red Army Dance Ensemble Russian, 7:30 p.m., Laxson. 898-6333
Aug. 25-28 - Butte County Fair on 36 tree-shaded acres. Music, rodeo, 4-H & FFA food, queen contest, crafts, and livestock. Grandstand seats 2200 + a 130x240 ft. horse show arena. 846-3626 Oct. 1 - Discover Gridley 14-Mile Yard Sale. Info, 846-3687 Mid-Oct.-Late-Jan. - Nature Walks Saturdays 10 a.m. & Sundays 1 p.m., Gray Lodge Wildlife Area. Info, 846-7505 Oct. 20 - Quota Wine Tasting & Silent Auction. Info, 846-0869 Oct. 29 - Halloween Carnival Night (12yrs/under) Community Cntr. 846-3264 Nov. 30 - Tree Lighting CeremonyBiggs/Gridley Mem. Hospital. 846-3142 Dec. 1 - Christmas Light Parade & Holiday Preview Downtown at 6 p.m. Dec. 1-3 - Lady Bulldog Holiday Classic. Info, 846-4791 Dec. 3 - Breakfast with Santa 9-11-a.m. Community Center. Info, 846-3264 Dec. 3 - Business Improvement District Craft Faire. Community Center. 846-3687 Dec. 8-10 - Gridley Invitational Basketball Tournament Info, 846-4791 Jan. 28 - Chamber Annual Awards Dinner, Info, 846-3142
Gridley Area
Berry Creek Sept. 4 - Annual Crawdad Race/Feed, 4 p.m. Sugar Pine Saloon & Grill, Live Music, 1215 Bald Rock Rd. 589-4231 Oroville Sept. 9-Sept. 25 -Jakes Women 7:30 p.m. Thur-Sat, Birdcage. 533-2473 Sept. 10 - Palermo Festival & Parade. Call 534-6565 Sept. 23-25 - Dinner & Salmon Festival, multi-cultural event at the Fish Hatchery & Nature Center. 589-3807 Sept. 24-Oct. 1 - Perry Mason Days life & times of Erle Stanley Gardner, downtown. Call 533-5316, 533-9418 Sept. 25 - Bounty of Oroville 10-4pm. Sank Park. 538-2542 Oct. 6 - Shanghi Acrobats at State Theater. 538-2401
Oroville Area
Oct. 21-Nov. 6 - An Evening of One Acts 7:30 pm Th-Sat, Birdcage. 533-2473 Oct. 22-23 & 29-30 - Open Studios Tour Oroville art studios. 533-4140 Nov. 11 - Silent Movie Night The Gold Rush at State Theater. 538-2401 Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Parade, downtown. Call 533-0438 Nov. 11 - Red, White & Blues Review & Auction. Call 538-2542 Nov. 20 - History of Ehmann Home 100th Anniversary, 2 p.m. 533-5316 Dec. 2-18 - Anne of Green Gables 7:30 p.m. Th.-Sat., Birdcage. 533-2473 Dec. 3 - Frontier Christmas at Lake Oroville Visitor Center, Noon-5. Pioneer crafts, games, music, food & gold panning. Call 538-2219 Dec. 3 - Holiday Concert 7:30p.m., State Theater. 538-2401 Dec. 4 - Victorian Mistletoe Party at Lott Home, Sank Park. Refreshments & tours of home. Call 538-2497 Dec. 10 - Light Parade Call 533-2721 Dec. 16 - Peggys Dancers Show 7:30 p.m. at State Theater. 538-2470 Dec. 18 - Foothill Church Christmas Program 9a.m, State Theater. 538-2401 Jan. 20-Feb. 5 -Sylvia 7:30 p.m. Thur-Sat, Birdcage. 533-2473 Feb. 11 - Year of the Dragon Tea, Ehmann Home. Call 533-5316 Feb. 16 - Kaori Fujii & Eric Cecil 7:30 p.m, State Theater. 538-2401 Feb. 24-Mar. 11 -Scheherazade 7:30 p.m. Thur-Sat, Birdcage. 533-2473 Feb. 25 - Winter Concert 7:30 p.m, State Theater. 538-2401 Mar. 5 - The American Spirit 7:30 p.m, State Theater. 538-2401 Mid-Mar. -Old Time Fiddlers Championships. Info, 538-2542 Mar. 30-Apr. 15 -Guys & Dolls 7:30 p.m. Thur-Sat, Birdcage. 533-2473
Oct. 1-2 - Johnny Appleseed Days, Foods, crafts & entertainment, Terry Ashe Rec.Cntr & Vets Hall. 877-9356 Oct. 8 - Pass the Pasta Feast seatings at 5 & 6:30 p.m. @Lutheran Church. Call PCTN @877-1856 Oct. 18 - BYU Ballroom Dance Team 7 p.m. Performing Arts. 872-8454 Oct. 22-23 & 29-30 - Open Studios Tour Paradise art studios. 895-8726 Oct. 23 - Opening Night for Symphony 7p.m., Paradise Performing Arts. 872-8454 Oct. 29 - Halloween, 6:30 p.m. at Terry Ashe Rec. Center. Info, 872-6393 Nov. 3-Dec. 4 - Inspecting Carol Th-Sat. 7: 30 p.m.,Theatre on Ridge. 877-5760 Nov. 11-13 - Holiday Preview Shops & antique dealers Open House. 877-4461 Nov. 26-28 - Parrott Christmas Program, Performing Arts Cntr. 872-8454 Dec. 3 - Christmas Tree Lighting & Santas Arrival 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Community Park. Info, 872-6291 Dec. 3-4 - Ridge Quilters Home Tours www.ridgequiltersguild.org Dec. 3-4 - Chorus Concert Paradise Performing Arts. Dec. 3-4 - Holiday Decor at Gold Nugget Mus. Trees depicting 1850-now Info, 872-8722 Dec. 16-18 - The Nutcracker Paradise Performing Arts. 872-1719 Jan. 15 - Paradise SymphonyPops Paradise Performing Arts. 877-9356 Jan. 16 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration, 6:30 p.m. 877-1856 Feb. 4 - Mardi Gras Party 7-11:30 p.m. Call PCTN @ 877-1856 Mar. 11 - Paradise Symphony 7 p.m., Performing Arts. 877-9356
Ongoing Weekly Events
Aug. 27 - Concours de la Chapelle Benet for N. Calif. Ballet @Chapelle de LArtiste. Call 228-0941 Sept. 1-25 - The Uninvited Th-Sat., 7:30 p.m. Theatre on the Ridge. 877-5760 Sept. 10 - Dog Faire Flyball Fundraiser 10-4 p.m. Moore Rd. Park Sept. 10-11 - Days of Living History 11-4, Gold Nugget Mus. Info, 872-8722 Sept. 24 - Buccaneer Bash 6-10p.m., Memorial Hall. Food/music, 877-7028
Paradise Events
Chico Downtown Concerts in the Park Free. Fridays 7pm May-Sept. 9. Call 345-6500. Chico Farmers Markets are held April-Oct, Thursdays from 6-9 p.m., Broadway & 3rd St. and 7:30 a.m. -1 p.m. Saturdays year round, 2nd & Wall Gridley Farmers Market, 5:30-8:30 Tuesdays June-Oct., Downtown Oroville Farmers Market from 7:30 a.m.-Noon Saturdays June-Sept., downtown, between Myers & Huntoon Paradise Farmers Market 7:30 a.m.Noon Tuesdays June-Oct. at Paradise Alliance Church, 6491 Clark.
Oroville
Our County Seat
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Drive Over the Nations Tallest Dam
Oroville Dam Follow Oro Dam Blvd. East Info: 530-534-2306 Completed in 1968, it stands 770 feet high and is 6,920 feet across the top. It is the tallest and one of the largest earthen dams in the USA. Tailings from the gold dredging era make up most of the material used in construction. A picnic area overlooks the dam & has restroom facilities. The dam area is also a favorite of local swimmers. Beneath the dam, a cavern almost as large as the state capitol building has been hollowed out to house six power generation units. Coupled with four units in the Thermalito Power Plant, they generate more than 2.8 billion kilowatt-hours of power annually. Lake Oroville, which the dam created, has a surface area of 24 square miles and a shoreline of 167 miles, including many waterfalls in the Spring. around the Horn, the bridge was the first of its type in California and was closed to traffic in 1954. Prior to the construction of Oroville Dam, the bridge was dismantled and relocated in Bidwell Canyon. The first Saturday of every May, the Bidwell Bar Day celebration is held here featuring demonstrations of pioneer crafts, gold panning, food and entertainment. The Toll House Museum there is open on Saturdays during the summer.
Get the Big Picture
Lake Oroville Visitors Center North End of Kelly Ridge Road, Off Olive Hwy (Hwy 162) 530-538-2219 http://parks.ca.gov Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Years Day This is a great source for just about any kind of information you want about the area. The center, a joint venture between Californias Dept. of Parks & Recreation and the Dept. of Water Resources, has exhibitions which cover the history of the California water projects from the early Spanish-built dams to the dams of today, Maidu Indian culture, and local wildlife. More than forty videos are available for viewing upon request. Brochures on all area attractions are available as well as maps of hiking and horse trails. Be sure to climb the 47-foot high viewing tower for spectacular views of the lake, mountains, and valley.
Walk Across Californias First Suspension Bridge
Bidwell Bar Suspension Bridge South End of Lake Oroville in Bidwell Canyon Off Kelly Ridge Road 530-538-2219 In 1856, a suspension bridge was swung across the Feather River at Bidwell Bar, site of the countys first gold mining community. Its towers, manufactured in New York and brought
Great Camping & the Best Fishing in the State
Want Wind or Speed?
Videos on Request at the Lake Oroville Visitors Center

* Birth of Oroville Dam: 10 * Seeking Its Own Course: 3 Balancing Act: 22 What Do You Know About H2O?: 35 Lure of Water: 11 * Water for Life: 14 * The Fish Hatchery: 12 Wings Over Water: 6 To Protect, Conserve, & Develop: 12 Californias White Treasure: 13 The Living Marsh: 13 California State Water Project: 14 High Water Floods of 1986: 20 For Generations to Come: 11 California Water Story: 16 The Water Cycle: 10-12 Pipeline: 23 Free-Flowing Rivers: 18
WATER VIDEOS
Length (minutes)
Lake Oroville Recreation Area east of Oroville, off Olive Hwy. (162) Campsite Reservations: 800-444-PARK (7275) Park Headquarters 530-538-2200 www.dwr.water.ca.gov/lakeoroville Camping opportunities abound at this State Recreation Area, including boat-in campsites and ten two-tiered floating campsites, along with the more typical all-terrain and RV hookup sites. For marina information (houseboat & other boat rentals, etc.), please see item number 18. If its bass youre after, youll be pleased to know that Bassmaster magazine ranks Lake Oroville as the Best Bass Fishing Spot in California, and held a regional bass tournement here. And bass arent the only type of fish youll find. Coho salmon, catfish, mackinaw, and brown trout can all be found here.
North & South Forebays West of Hwy. 70, north of Oroville (Garden Drive Exit) Classes: 624-6919; www. aschico.com/forebayaquaticcenter Reserved for non-motorized use only, the North Forebay is a sailors dream come true. Ranked as the best sailing and windsurfing north of the Bay Area, these waters and winds are delightful. The spot is also popular with those who prefer to canoe, swim, or just relax in the sun. A 200-yard sandy swimming beach has mens and womens dressing rooms, drinking water, and a special feature shade trees that keep the sun off of your picnic table and you. A 15-space RV campsite and restrooms are also found at the North Forebay. In addition to the North Forebay, there is a 7,000 sq. ft. aquatic center on site. The Forebay Aquatic Center is a collaborative effort between the Associated Students of CSU, Chico
PARK & NATURALIST VIDEOS
* John Bidwells California: 24 Windows on the Delta: 24 Wild California-Land: 25 California Rice: 14 California Indian Baskets: 30 Concow Maidu: 30 * Ishi in Two Worlds: 20 * Ghost Towns: 18 * The Gold Rush/California Settlement: 16 * Oroville: Past & Present: 14 * Gold Dredge & Hard Rock Mining & Hydraulic Mining: (each) 20 Tears from the Sun: 19 Animal Babies: 10 The Predators: 26 Looking at Fishes: 15 Marty Stouffers Wild America: 6 videos (each) 30 Bird of Prey Red Tailed Hawk: 14 Rare and Endangered Plants of California: 18
*Of special interest for first-time visitors to this area
Boating / Camping / Fishing Recreational opportunities are also available at the North and South Forebays, Afterbay, Diversion Pond & Feather River.
Lake Oroville
Orovilles Salmon Festival & Bounty of Butte County

Sept. 23-25 in Downtown Oroville A weekend of fun for everyone! www.salmonfestoroville.org
(530) 538-2542 (800) 655-GOLD 1789 Montgomery St. Oroville, CA 95965 info@orovillechamber.net www.orovillechamber.net lakeoroville.net
For an extensive list of community events visit www.orovillechamber.net
the Department of Boating and Waterways, the Department of Water Resources and the Department of Parks and Recreation. The center provides boat rentals, such as kayaks (both single and double), pedal boats, hydro bikes, canoes, and sailboats. In addition to the rentals, the center offers courses in sailing, sit-on-top kayaking, sea kayaking, canoeing, wakeboarding, rowing, and aquatic camps for youths ages 8-16. The Aquatic Center is open 10 a.m. -7 p.m. daily. The South Forebay is the spot for speed competitions. Jet ski, speedboat, and hydroplaners all come here to show what theyre made of. The water action is exciting, and theres a new swimming beach, a picnic area, and a fish cleaning station, as well as new shade trees.
original building has been enlarged to now hold 6,000 sq. ft. of historic treasures.
Relive a Love Story
Catch the 49er Spirit
Butte County Pioneer Memorial Museum 2332 Montgomery Street cityoforoville.org/pioneermuseum .html 530-538-2497 Fri-Sat-Sun. Noon-4p.m. Closed: Dec. 15-Jan. 31 Admission: $2 Adults ($1.50/each for groups with 15 or more), children under 12 free Built by the Native Sons & Daughters of the Golden West and operated by the City of Oroville, this museum was built in 1932 as a replica of a 49er cabin. The
Antique pianos, the original Oregon City School organ, a grand old clock from Bidwell Bar, an extensive hat collection (including an 1849 bonnet worn by a wagontrainer), beautifully elaborate womens fans, antique dolls (including a doll from the Donner Party), a miners vest tailored to hold different size nuggets, and a handmade gold needle are just part of the holdings of the first room. The Indian artifact display contains one of the largest arrowhead and basket collections in the area, and the Chinese exhibit features a rare tear jar. One area is devoted to the life of Florence Danforth Boyle, the museums founder and Butte County Recorder in 1918. It will give you the 49er spirit!
C.F. Lott Home in Sank Park 1067 Montgomery Street 530-538-2497 or 538-2415 Home Hours: Sun., Mon., & Fri. 11:30-3:30 Closed: Dec. 15-Jan. 31 Admission: Adults $3, Children under 12 free Park Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9-9, Sun. 9-8:30 A Victorian revival style structure, the C.F. Lott Home built in 1856 serves as a cultural repository for decorative art objects which are typical of the homes of Orovilles pioneer families. The collection includes antique furnishings, paintings, rugs, textiles, clothes, silver, and glassware of the period 1849-1910. The tour retells a love story, including the surprise built into the fireplace. The garden contains a profusion of flowers, including an outstanding hybrid rose area, and the park contains a lovely gazebo as well as many trees that show autumn color. Dont miss the carriage house with Jess and Cornelias 1922 Buick. Portions of the property may be reserved for weddings and other private functions.
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Oroville Chinese Temple & Garden 1500 Broderick St., 530-538-2496

www.cityoforoville.org/chinesetemple.html
Hours: Daily, Noon-4 Closed December 15-January 31 Admission: Adults $3, Children under 12 free Tour groups and special rates
Built in 1863 to serve a community of 10,000 Chinese, this temple of treasures is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and also as a California Landmark. It was first opened to visitors during Californias 1949 Centennial. It includes three chapels, with the main chapel, Liet Sheng Kong, serving as a place of worship for Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. In 1968, Tapestry Hall was added to display the extensive collection of embroidered tapestries, parade parasols, and other objects of beauty. A priceless collection of Chinese and American costumes is arranged to
contrast the two cultures by decades from 1850 to 1930. Also see the rare three-dimensional puppets from the Oroville Chinese Opera Theatre. Visitors wont want to miss the garden, which is designed as a place for meditation and reflection and has plantings that originated in China; each is a symbol for a Taoist idea. The temple and garden are maintained by the Oroville Parks Department.
Performing Arts Center

A City of Oroville Cultural Facility
OROVILLE STATE THEATRE
Fall/Winter 2011/2012
Nov 11 1:30 & 3:30 pm Museum Row Celebration
Silent Movie Matinee

Nov 11 7:00 pm
Songs, Dances & More
SILENTS AT THE STATE

Charlie Chaplins
The Gold Rush

Nov 13 7:30 pm North State Symphony
Historic State Theater of Oroville At Myers & Robinson Tickets: 530-538-2415 Box Office Information Recording: 530-538-2470 Dedicated in 1928, this theater has featured great vaudeville acts, fine films, and multiple live music, dance, and drama performances. The theater was designed by Timothy L. Pflueger and J.R. Miller, who also created the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Building in San Francisco. The State was restored to much of its original grandeur in the late 1980s with additional restoration projects being completed every few years. The theatre now has an outstanding lineup each season of national touring companies as well as local groups presenting music, dance, comedy, and drama.
American Portrait
Dec 3 6 10 pm Oroville Community Concert Band & Chorus
Christmas Concert
Dec 18 9 am 1 pm Foothill Community Church
Christmas Celebration
Feb 25 7:30 pm Oroville Community Concert Band
Winter Festival
Mar 30 7:30 pm Hearthstone Schools
The Fable of Cupid & Psyche

Program, Artists, Dates are all subject to change.
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Ehmann Home Lincoln at Robinson, 530-877-7436 Open for tours Saturdays, 11-3 Butte County Historical Society Museum, 1749 Spencer Ave. 530-533-9418, Fri. 9-12, Sat. 11-3 Butte County Historical Society Archives, 2335 Baldwin Ave. 530-533-9418, Thurs.-Fri., 9-Noon Freda Ehmann, Mother of the Ripe Olive Industry, and her son, Edwin, built this Colonial Revival Craftsman home in 1911 after shed perfected a
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curing process for ripe olives and had markets across the nation. Edwin served as mayor here from 1919-23. Open for tours by appointment and on Saturdays from 11-3, the home features lovely wainscoting, hardwood floors, fireplaces, intricate stained glass windows, and antique furniture including a Chickering piano that came around the Horn. The home is available for weddings & other events. BCHS Museum houses Ishis jailcell door, early gold scales, photographs, an amazingly detailed dollhouse, an Erle Stanley Gardner exhibit and many videos. BCHS hosts annual Ishi Days each May. Research assistance and sale of books, Diggins (BCHS quarterly publication), and Ehmann olives are offered at the Archives. Gifts are offered in all three venues.
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Orovilles Antique Shops Downtown Oroville Antique dealers from all over the Northwest come here to buy for their shops. Its because of the bargains. China, glassware, pottery, jewelry, silver, clocks, paintings, books, magazines, sheet music, fixtures, quilts, figurines, dolls, toys, tools, records, trunks, and every type and style of furniture can all be found. Whether youre adding to a collection, wanting to buy a gift for someone else, or just looking for a classy way to add to the decor of your own home, do take the time to treasure hunt in these shops.
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Lake Oroville Golf and Event Center 9 Holes, Par 66; 5131 Royal Oaks Drive 530-589-0777 Table Mountain Golf 18 Holes, Par 72; Oro Dam Blvd. W., 2 miles W. Hwy 70 533-3922 Dingerville USA 9 Holes, Par 27; 5813 Pacific Heights Rd. 530-533-9343 Riverbend Park Disc Golf Course 18 Holes; West end of Montgomery St. at Hwy. 70 530-533-2011 If golfing is your sport, Oroville offers three courses with widely differing terrains. The Lake Oroville Golf and Event Center course near Lake Oroville is tight, challenging, and offers a rolling, parklike setting with lovely
of disc golf at the Riverbend Disc Golf Course. The course was designed by Ed Hedrick, the father of disc golf, and was a project of Sunrise Rotary Club. Discs can be purchased at the downtown Municipal Auditorium.
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foothill views. It also features a netted driving range, a pro shop and practice putting greens. The Table Mountain course has hosted the Womens Pro Am Tour, but dont let that scare you awayamateurs play there year round. It features water hazards, sand traps, and a driving range and putting green. South of Oroville, off Hwy. 70, Dingerville USA is an Executive golf course. Their shortest hole is 90 yards, their longest 192. Pull-cart and club rentals are available. This course opened in 1993. A great family pastime, because its free and all ages can play, is a round
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State Downhill Championship Series Race, a 1.5-mile single track trail with 37 turns and 750 feet of vertical drop. All segments of this exceptional trail have their own elements of beauty. Rolling oaks, scattered pines, beautiful meadows (filled with wildflowers in the Spring), creek crossings, panoramic views of Oroville, the Sacramento Valley, and the Sutter Buttes, lovely park, river, and afterbay scenes, and many species of birds are all found here. Maps of the Freeman Bicycle Trail are available at Greenline Cycles, 1911 Montgomery (corner of Huntoon), at the Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce, 1789 Montgomery Street, and at the Lake Oroville Visitors Center.
four stations, each with directions for the various activities. A project of the Rotary Club of Oroville, it is accessible for all, including the disabled. The Sports Clubs offers facilities for just about everything for anyone interested in getting or staying in shape: aerobics/fitness programs, weight-support programs, lifecycles, a swimming pool, jacuzzi and more. If you prefer a park-like setting, try Bedrock Park for eight lighted tennis courts and an outdoor handball court.
15 See Nature in Action

Feather River Fish Hatchery & Nature Center Off Table Mountain Blvd. at Feather River Crossing Visiting Hours: 8 a.m. to Sundown Fish ladder opens the day after Labor Day. Tours: 530-534-2306
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Outdoor Fitness Course Riverbend Park, West end of Montgomery & Hwy. 70, along the bike trail 530-533-2011 Oroville Sports Club 2600 Oro Dam Blvd. 530-538-0123 Bedrock Park Fifth Avenue & Stafford Street The Outdoor Fitness Course is state-of-the art and is designed for low impact cardio-vascular health and fitness for all levels. It consists of
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When Oroville Dam was built, several miles of spawning grounds were no longer available to salmon and steelhead trout returning to their home stream to spawn. To compensate for this loss, the Dept. of Fish & Game and Dept. of Water Resources opened this state-of-the art facility. The hatchery can accommodate 9,000 adult salmon and 2,000 adult steelhead. The incubators can hold 20 million eggs, and 9.6 million fingerlings can be reared in the eight concrete raceways. During their Fallrun (heaviest in September-November,
but extending into February) Directory Telephone the fish can be seen, through windows built Telephone Directory into the wall, jumping the ladder-like steps leading to the gathering tanks, providing an aquarium-like view. If youve never witnessed this life cycle, try to find time to watch nature in spectacular action at this official California Watchable Wildlife site. Built of stone and sitting beside the river just across from the hatchery on Old Ferry Road, the 1930s WPA bath PLEASE REVIEW house has been restored and converted into a NaturePLEASE REVIEW Center. ACCURACY FOR Beautifully constructed from natures gifts, its our To make changes to your FOR ACCURACY favorite structure in the county and Name, Address or Phone, please a wonderful place to commune with your To make changes to contact your Sales Representative at Name, Address the year. nature during any season of or Phone, please contact your Sales Representative at Picnic tables are provided along with the nature! Mark corrections on this form to make changes in the following ONLY: Gifted Withtheon this form to Mark correctionscopy NOT including Text (advertising make changes in or Phone) following ONLY: Name, Address Text (advertising copy NOT including Gardens Artwork/Photos Name, Address or Phone) ChineseNOTE: NOGarden IS NECESSARY Temple ACTION Artwork/Photos 1500 Broderick AD IS CORRECT AS SHOWN. IF YOUR St. NOTE: Sank Park Lott Garden inNO ACTION IS NECESSARY IF Indicate TEXT and/or ARTWORK YOUR AD St. 1067 Montgomery IS CORRECT AS SHOWN. changes clearly, MinasianIndicate TEXT and/or ARTWORK Azalea Gardens sign below and return TODAY (5 day maximum) 1681 Bird St. changes clearly, sign below Western Pacifics TODAY (5 REPLY YOU Calif. Display and return MUST day maximum) Garden WITHIN 5 REPLY YOU MUST DAYS 2191 High at Oliver
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impressed. Avocados, palms, a fig, olive, persimmon, and pineapple guava remain from the original garden, and a flowering peach has been added. And you just havent seen Spring until you view the 165 varieties of azaleas in April bloom at Minasians.
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This new state-of-the-art facility features 15 campsites (two horses per site), a restroom with shower facility, a horse washing station and horse tethering and feeding stations. What more could you ask for? The area features 44 miles of riding and hiking trails traveling from an elevation of 200-1000 feet. The trail meanders by many sights, including an old settlers cabin and an 1850s water flume. Its a beautiful ride. A trail map, developed by the Lake Oroville Mounted Assistance Unit, is available for $1.50.
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Some folks prefer sunrises, but were partial to sunsets, and we dont think they come any better than those shining their colors across a lake. Since theyre twice as nice if youre surrounded by
water, why not enjoy one the best way. Both marinas have party boats, ski boats, fishing boats, waverunners, skis/ toys available for rent at a nominal charge, and Lake Oroville Marina rents houseboats. You can get snacks to take along, as well as bait and tackle if you want to fish, in their grocery store. And then theres the party barge huge patio boat/dance floor/campsite/conference room its all of these. Camping and picnic facilities are available near both marinas. Call ahead to be sure of a boat when you arrive.
19 World Tour of Wildlife

Huntingtons Sportsmans Store 601 Oro Dam Blvd. 530-534-8000 Hours: Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat. 8-5 Admission is free
You may have seen wildlife museums that contain a nice variety of area wildlife, but Oroville is home to one with over 100 trophies from all over the world. Many photographs taken during the hunts are also displayed, and in the cases surrounding the museum room is an outstanding and unique collection of firearms. Huntingtons also has cases filled with memorabilia from Orovilles past: antique bottles and many Indian artifacts, including an exceptional collection of baskets. Its easy to see why its called Northern Californias Most Unique Sportsmans Store!
Lodestar Farms Olive Oil 3719 Foothill Blvd., Oroville, CA 95966 530-534-6548 www.lodestarfarms.com Meier Orchards Olive Oil (530) 589-0203 Sierra Oro Farm Trail Map 530-566-9849 www.sierraoro.org If youve read a recent copy of Wine Spectator magazine, youll know that Oroville is rated as the best place in the nation to grow olives. And that explains why olive oil made from Orovilles olives are taking Best of Show awards at the Los Angeles County Fairthe fair in the nation for olive oil judging! We spoke with three of the local
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growers and olive oil producers and were impressed to learn that each of them had traveled abroad to the study the process of making olive oil, Meier in France, Johansson (Lodestar) in Spain, and Giannecchinis in Italy. COR, with 320,000 trees, operates the largest olive oil orchard and mill in the USA. They offer Friday tours from 9-11:30 a.m., May -September where youll see a twophase olive mill with 10 tons of fruit-perhour capacity. The Wagon Wheel Market on Olive Highway carries many of the local olive oils, but Lodestar Farms has a tasting room and give tours; however, a phone call to any of them can get you an appointment to sample the best extra virgin olive oil in the nation!
The Sierra Oro Farm Trail Map features many of the above-mentioned farms and wineries. The maps are available from Butte County communities Chambers of Commerce or call 530-566-9849.
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Oroville Aviation Corp. North Wilbur Road at the Afterbay Canal 530-532-7530 The sign on Wilbur Road reads Oroville Air Corp.Spectators Welcome. And you can watch model airplanes being flown most Sunday mornings every description of plane and some with wingspans of 120 incheseven helicoptors. The group encourages spectators and urges young and old to put their own craft in the air, pointing out that you can be piloting your own radio-controlled airplane for less than $300. The group
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Where better to watch the trains go by than in Orovilles original Western Pacific Railway Station? This beautiful structure has been lovingly restored and turned into a first-class restaurant and lounge. A wonderful, new, steam engine mural has just been painted on a wall in the entryway. If youre there when things arent terribly busy, one of the staff members will enjoy telling you a little of the buildings history, and we love the regular passing of the trains. Whenever you go, we suggest that you stay for a meal. Weve left there smiling after each dining experience.
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Orovilles downtown has turned into a mural mecca with over 15 murals, and you can also find one at the Lake here Oroville Visitors Center. youll find our The murals high-light those 55 and over, we Orovilles heritage going from the Gold Rush era mid-$70,000s. View II. through World War Two pools. Clubhouse. created These murals have been thanks to the Downtown Business ding. Clubs and other Association. If you have ideas or mping and more close donations for future murals, please contact Mike Will Northwestern , or Lease, You Isch atNot Trading, 1910 Bird St., eful Place on Earth! Oroville, CA.
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Butte College 3536 Butte Campus Drive (Off Durham-Pentz Rd) Oroville, CA 95965-8399 530-895-2511 www.butte.edu Butte College offers a quality
education where students can earn Associate of Arts and Sciences degrees, transfer, certificate, career and technical programs, English as a second language, workforce training and adult non-credit classes. Resting on 928 acres, the college has the largest campus in the state, and it is the only campus designated as a wildlife refuge. If youre starting your college career or thinking about a better job, Butte College offers an affordable, quality education with flexible day and night classes. With over 100 degree, transfer and certificate programstheres something for everyone. Students save thousands when they take their general education classes at Butte College and transfer the units to a university. Alumni have successfully transferred to prestigious campuses such as UC Davis, UC Berkeley, USC, UCLA, and Stanford, among others. Financial aid is available for those who qualify, and two out of three students receive financial aid, grants, or scholarships. Personalized tours can be arranged by phoning them or visiting their website.
Downtown on Robinson St., between Lincoln & Huntoon Film & additional information available at The Lake Oroville Visitors Center 530-538-2219 In 1911, an Indian about 50 years of age wandered into the outskirts of Oroville. An anthropologist from the University of California at Berkeley came here and took the man, whom he named Ishi, back to the university and was amazed to learn that Ishi spoke a language thought to have been extinct. Ishi worked at the school both as a janitor and as a teacher of his culture until his death in 1916. The monument was designed and built by the McInturf family of Oroville and is constructed of fieldstone rocks gathered from the Deer Creek Canyon area where Ishi lived before his family died, and he found his way to Oroville. The Rotary Club has recently added picnic tables and landscaping to the area surrounding the monument, making it a pleasant spot to contemplate our land of many cultures. Books about Ishi include Ishi, The Story of an American Indian by Kathleen Allan Meyer and Ishi in Two Worlds by Theodora Kroeber. In 1992, The Last of His Tribe starring Graham Greene as Ishi was filmed in the area. The movie was aired on HBO and is now in video stores.
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Birdcage Theatre & Hocks Unlimited 1740 Bird Street 530-533-BIRD Its hard for us to believe that so much talent landed in one spot, but time and time again, were overwhelmed by the professional quality of productions that are staged here. The Birdcage season begins in September, and nearly every month sees a new production. Hocks Unlimited presents their annual melodrama every July and features popcorn, beverages, and unlimited laughs.
28 Former Steamers
Hewitt Park Steam Engines Between Baldwin & Park Ave., access on Daryl Porter Locomotive buffs will enjoy these two old steam engines. Railroads were an important part of Orovilles history since the lumber industry played a dominant role in the local economy and depended heavily on the railroads. The Shay engine located on the Park Avenue side originally belonged to the Hutchinson Lumber Co., purchased to operate on its private 20-mile logging railroad in the foothills east of here. Both engines represent an important part of Oroville history.
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Just outside the Oroville city limits are 11,000 acres of preserved natural beauty with ample opportunities for fishing enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Egrets, beaver and river otters are among the many animals found here. Administered by the California Department of Fish and Game, the area is divided into two units: the 4,300-acre Thermalito Afterbay with its 26 miles of shoreline and the 5,700acre Borrow Area Preserve. Bass, catfish, and crappie are found in both the ponds and the afterbay area, and salmon, steelhead, and shad can be caught in the river, twelve miles of which wanders through the Borrow Area section. Canoes
or car-top boats can be launched in several spots along the river. Some fishing restrictions are mentioned on maps available at the entry points. There are campsites (no fees) in the southern half of Borrow Area. The area is also popular with birdwatchers since it provides a yearround or seasonal home to 171 species of birds.
Since youll need time to explore the many items on display, you may want to consider staying in the tree-shaded Campground here that is nestled on the banks of the Feather River. Fishing, tubing & kayaking trips originate here. PaintBall is one of the nations fastest growing sports, and here youll find a series of fields within a master field for scenario games, as well as for Speedball and Capture the Flag.
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Military Museum, Campground, & PaintBall at Surplus City 4514 Pacific Heights Road 530-534-9956 Dedicated to the appreciation and preservation of last centurys military history and memorabilia, the owners have been collecting for over 30 years. This collection includes everything from a Browning M1917 Machine Gun (first introduced in 1917), an Antitank Gun (manufactured by Laudi during WWII), a rocket launcher (Bazooka of WWII), an English Civil Defense Air Raid Siren used to help Londoners reach the safety of bomb shelters, a Dutch Army Motorcycle (1955), to a Sidewinder Missile AIM-9E and an M60 Machine Gun developed for use in Viet Nam. There are a number of military wagons plus an outstanding collection of WWII posters which were used to boost morale, sell war bonds, and fuel nationalism in the 1940s.
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Oroville Municipal Airport Oro Dam Blvd. West Two-Three Miles Past the Bridge Rates/Reservations: 530-5331313 If you think youve seen all there is to see in the Oroville area, dont be too sure unless youve seen it all from a plane. Lake Oroville is great on the ground, but WOW, what a perspective you get when youre airborne. Youll also spot the Feather River as it winds its way around the area. Scenic tours are available at reasonable rates, and its a great way to spend an hour or two. Gorgeous!
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When the valley heat becomes too much to bear, lots of folks like to dive into the water to cool off. Four area facilities offer that opportunity. Bedrock Park, a 3.75-acre area along the Feather River, offers swimming in the river as well as river views. Nelson Pool is open to the public from June to September and offers recreational swim time daily from 1-4 p.m. with evening hours on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Serious lap swimmers hours at the pool are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4-6 p.m. Palermo Pool is also open from June to September with recreational swimming hours on Monday through Saturday from 1-4 p.m., and evening hours from 6:30-8:30. In Spring of 1997, the new, heated Y.M.C.A. Pool opened and has both classes and open swims. The pool serves a number of populations, from infants through therapy groups.
baseball stadium, picnic facilities, and Playtown USA, a theme playground something for almost everyone. At Nelson Park, three lighted fields serve the Feather River Park & Rec. Districts softball program, and four youth fields are used by the Thermalito Little League. Playground equipment and picnic tables are also provided. Located at the West end of Montgomery Street, the first phase of Riverbend Park opened in May, 2006. Several openair pavilions are found throughout the park and are available for picnicking or nature viewing. The water play area is very popular with kids. Later additions to the park will include an Aquatic Park with an Olympic-sized swimming pool, waterslides, an exercise pool and a diving pool.
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Bolt Tool Museum End of Safford Street between Oak & Pine Streets Opened in spring of 2006, this museum is the fulfillment of one mans dream. Bud Bolt started collecting in 1957 as a way to get shop students to be more attentive. His idea was to show the students the difference between the unweildly old tools their grandfathers might have used and the modern ones. The boys did start paying more attention, and it also sparked, in Bud, a fascination for old tools that continues today. All of the tools on display were manufactured during or prior to WWII. They include adjustable wrenches that measure from a small pair about four inches long to a giant 12-foot industrial wrench, and a hand-forged set of sockets made by a blacksmith and discovered by Bud in a junk store in Kalispell, Montana. The museum is open from 11:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Tuesdays through Sundays, and youll find it fascinating to listen to the stories that make the tools almost come alive!
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Palermo Park 2350 Ludlum Avenue in Palermo Five-acre Palermo Park is the home of the Feather River Horseshoe Club and has 12 regulation horseshoe pits for trying your skill. The park also offers an old-fashioned gazebo, covered group picnic areas, a hardtop slab, and a tot lot with playground equipment. Whether you want to pitch some horseshoes or hold a family reunion, this park can accommodate you. The park is also the site of the popular Palermo Field Days each September.
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Mitchell Park - Pomona & Fifth Avenue Nelson Park - Sixth Street & Nelson Riverbend Park - West end of Montgomery Street Twenty-four acre Mitchell Park features several youth baseball fields, a
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Feather Falls Plumas National Forest 530-534-6500 Olive Hwy. east to Forbestown Rd., north on Lumpkin Rd. To view this magnificent 640 foot waterfall, youll need about four hours of time since its a seven-mile, round-trip hike, but we bet youll remember the breathtaking view for months to come. Markers appear every half mile to show distance traveled, and hikers are cautioned to take along plenty of drinking water and to wear adequate footwear for the hike. There are two trailsa moderate and a strenuous one. Both feature magnificent scenery. Many enjoy taking a picnic lunch to enjoy leisurely. Be cautioned that on the strenuous trail, the last mile on the way back to the trailhead is uphill, so allow plenty of time to complete the hike before dark.
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Sacramento Valley and coastal ranges make it a hike worth taking. There are many unique formations atop Bald Rock, and outstanding views in every direction. The Maidu have a legend of a monster called Uino who protects the middle fork of the Feather River from his dwelling atop Bald Rock. We commend his choice of vistas.
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Table Mountain Table Mtn. Blvd. to Cherokee Rd., to the mountaintop If you havent been to the top of Table Mountain in the Spring, youve missed a sight that folks travel from afar to view-the wildflowers in bloom. Youll see them in multiple sizes and many shades of yellow, pink, and white along with the striking bluish-purple lupines and brilliant golden poppies. You may also see people flying kites. If you park your car and hike, please walk only in designated areas. For the very hearty, there are many hidden surprises, including beautiful waterfalls. For a guide to recognizing and learning about the wildflowers, buy a copy of Wildflowers of Table Mountain - Butte County, California by Samantha Mackey and Albin Bills, illustrated by Larry Jansen. The book can be found in some Chamber of Commerce offices or by ordering from: Biological Sciences Herbarium, CSU, Chico, CA, 959290515 or call 530-898-5381.
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Bald Rock Plumas National Forest 530-534-6500 Hwy. 162 North to Berry Creek, right on Bald Rock Rd. Turn left downhill into well-signed parking area Its only a quarter-mile hike from the parking area to the huge Bald Rock formations. The spectacular view of the
39 Early Pioneer Sights Towns & Fun

Cherokee Table Mtn. Blvd. to Cherokee Road Museum: 530-533-1849 School: 530-533-3402 Oregon City Table Mtn. Blvd. to Cherokee Rd., follow Bridge signs Tours of the school: 530-533-5316 Settled in 1853 by a school teacher and his Cherokee Indian students from what is now the state of Oklahoma, Cherokee boomed from 1870-1886. In 1881, a mining company was operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It employed 200 men using 40 million gallons of water daily with hydraulic monitors to mine the Table Mountain bluffs. Investors here included such names as Vanderbilt. President Rutherford B. Hayes and General Sherman visited Cherokee at the height of its boom times. In the late 1800s hydraulic mining was outlawed due to the environmental damage it caused. More than 200 diamonds of commerical quality were also found here. The cemetery is dedicated to the early pioneer families who founded the community, and many of the headstones bear their names. The museum, under the direction of Jim Lenhoff, displays old gold mining artifacts and other memorabilia from the pioneer era. The Calif. Historic Landmark plaque says that Oregon City was settled in 1848 by a party of Oregonians captained by Peter H. Burnett (who later became the first civil governor of Calif.) and prospered as a gold mining community.
It is home to the Oregon City School, which is maintained by the Butte County Historical Society, and houses a small museum of artifacts. In 1984, the community, led by Clay Castleberry, built a covered bridge, which was automatically authenticated by the National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges because of its true detail of a period design, complete with wooden trusses.
creating a span that both curves and twists at about a five-degree angle. Along the drive, youll see several PG&E hydroelectric facilities, and will travel through three tunnels; the third and longest is 1,187 feet and has viewing windows on the north side. The tunnels were a WPA project, with some of the rock removed from inside the tunnels used in the stone guardrails seen throughout the drive. Trailheads to Pacific Crest Trail are found both sides of the road near Beldon. In Quincy, the 1921 four-story courthouse is of note, as well as the museum behind the courthouse. If you travel as far as Portola, the Railroad Museum is a must see. And farther along the drive is the famous 1852 Beckwourth Cabin.
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Dedicated in October, 1998, this 130-mile drive beginning in Oroville offers spectacular views of the Feather River Canyon. With much of it carved out of solid granite and rock cliffs and completed in 1935, the Feather River highway features miles of roadway that crisscross the north fork of the Feather River and several tributary streams as it winds through Plumas National Forest. A spectacular drive for scenery during any season, we especially enjoy it in Spring with nearly 100 waterfalls flowing and 1000s of wildflowers and in the Fall for Autumn color. The steel arch bridge located about 30 miles north of Oroville is one of the wonders of construction on this breathtaking drive. The 680 foot long structure is 200 feet above the river and 170 feet above the Western Pacific Railroad bridge below. The bridge is unique in that it not only curves as it crosses the river, but is also banked,
Berry Creek is a small foothill community 18 miles east of Oroville named for Henry Berry, an early pioneer settler, but the wild blackberries growing throughout the area have put Berry Creek on the map. Berry Creek hospitality ranges from a famous bed and breakfast, 2 stores, 3 churches, 1 gas station, a real western saloon, a post office and a school to an annual Berry Festival which takes place on the second Saturday in August. The Festival, which started more than ten years ago as a community activity, now brings visitors from all over the state. Berry Creeks natural beauty changes with the seasons. The weather is mild and the people are neighborly. Most residents of this small foothill community will tell you that Berry Creek, California, has it all!
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Mountain House 9 miles north of Berry Creek on Oro-Quincy Hwy. About nine miles north of the Bald Rock turnoff, you will pass an old, gray, two-story building across from a closed gas station. This is Mountain House, an
old stage coach stop, which is the only one left of the four that were on this stretch between Oroville and Quincy. The Register of Historic California Businesses has given a certificate to Mountain House, verifying its operation in 1849. It was a restaurant/bar in this former gold mining area, and the robber, Black Bart, is said to have used the basement as a hideout.
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Sly Creek Reservoir & Little Grass Valley Lake; Plumas National Forest 530-675-1146 or 530-534-6500 Sly Creek is 14 miles south of La Porte on La Porte Rd. Little Grass Valley Lake is 2 miles north of La Porte. After driving only 45 minutes from Oroville, we were awestruck to discover Sly Creek Reservoir, a beautiful, emeraldhued, 562 surface-acre lake, resting among the pines at 3,500 feet elevation. Two campgrounds with less than fifty total campsites serve Sly Creek, one with stunning views of the lake, and the other (Strawberry) nestled in the forest where we could hear the creek flowing only a few feet from our campsite. We couldnt decide which campground we liked best. Both have their charms. Open to small boats, Sly Creek has one paved launch ramp and one cartop launch. Little Grass Valley Lake, a 1,615 surface-acre lake, sits at 5,040 feet elevation and has several forested campgrounds with over 300 campsites, plus three paved launch ramps. Rainbow, brook, and brown trout fishing is good at both lakes, and swimming, picnicking, hiking and gold panning are all enjoyed A special treat the day we were there was seeing the brilliant red snow plant, which blooms on the heels of the melting snow, usually in late May. It grows at elevations 4,000 to 8,000 feet.
If you follow the Oro-Quincy Rd. on the old Wells Fargo Stage route, which takes you through Berry Creek, youll reach Bucks Lake, which is just plain beautiful any time of the year. A mile high in the Sierra Nevada, tall pines, a crystal clear lake, and clean mountain air are a few of the assets of this area. You can fish, swim, and boat during the summer, and enjoy snowmobiling and cross country skiing in winter. In the Spring, the wildflowers are magnificent, and hunters prefer the area in the Fall. But our favorite time is in the summer when the Valley heat is hovering near 100. We dont fish, swim, or boat. We just enjoy the air.
The town had its beginnings in the early 1850s. It is reported that only 12 families were living in the camp in 1856, but 400 miners lived within two miles. Henry Cohn, who had a store there from 1857 to 1863, described Poker Flat as a miserable hole. Today Poker Flat is a beautiful setting on Canyon Creek with artifacts from the 1800s still visable. Goldmining claims are still active. Though not too far from La Porte, it is strictly a 4-wheel drive trip. But, when you get there you can camp at 6 campsites constructed by the U.S. Forest Service complete with picnic tables and fire pits.
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Gold Trader Flat & Yuba-Feather Historical Museum 19096 New York Flat Rd., Forbestown, CA 95941 530-675-2508 or 675-1025 Noon-4 p.m. Weekends from Memorial Day-Labor Day, Free www.YFHmuseum.org This unique and entertaining museum with adjoining picnic area is a scenic half hour drive from Oroville and is dedicated to preserving the history of eastern Butte and northern Yuba County. In the building, the exhibits, including pioneer snowshoes for humans and horses, giant saw blades, Maidu and Chinese artifacts, mining implements, and a working print shop, are all fascinating. Not to be missed is a replica of an 1870s gold-mining town called Gold Trader Flat. Stroll along the boardwalk to see the post office, saloon, barber shop, blacksmith shop, general store, jail, a miners cabin, Maidu camp, chapel, and old schoolhouse replicas. The museum hosts living history days.
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The Fruit of the Vine 47 Your Guide to the North Valleys Best Wine
Bertagna Son Kissed Vineyard 3363 Hegan Lane Chico, CA 95928 530-343-1623 www.bertagnawine.com Creekside Cellars 250 Vallombrosa Chico, CA 95928 530-894-7696 www.creeksidecellars.com Gale Vineyards 9345 Stanford Lane Durham, CA 95938 530-891-1264 www.galevineyards.com Grey Fox Vineyards 90 Grey Fox Lane, Oroville, CA 95966 530-589-3920 www.greyfox.net E-mail: contactus@greyfox.net Hickman Family Vineyards 77 Orange Ave. Bangor, CA 95914 530-679-0679
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A ne Selection of Wine, Gifts, Gourmet Foods, Cheeses

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Honey Run Winery 2309 Park Ave. Chico, CA 95928 530-345-6405 www.honeyrun.com La Rocca Vineyards P.O.Box 541 Forest Ranch, CA 95942 530-899-9463, 800-808-9463 www.laroccavineyards.com Long Creek Winery 233 Ward Blvd., Oroville, CA 95966 530-589-3415 www.longcreekwinery.com New Clairvaux Vineyard 26240 7th St. Vina, CA Daily 11am-5pm 530-839-2200
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Tasting Room & Courtyard Seating Thursday - Saturday 4 - 7 pm 250 Vallombrosa Ave., Chico 894.7696
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Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Store Hours Extended during the Holidays
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Odyssey Winery 6237 Cohasset Rd. Chico, CA 95973 Sat. 1-6pm, May-Dec. only 530-891-9463 Quilici Vineyards 72 Quail Hill Place, Oroville, CA 95966 530-589-5088 www.quilicivineyards.com
Bertagna Son Kissed Vineyard offers wines made from organic grapes and pride themselves on attention to detail, which small case production allows. Tastings are available by appointment. Their wines are also found in many Chico stores, including Maisie Janes, Chico Natural Foods, S & S Produce, and both Chico Raleys. You can experience a taste of Napa Valley in Chico by visiting Creekside Cellars. Located in a charming courtyard next to Chico Creek, they offer wine and cheese tasting with a special theme each Thursday-Saturday. Over 375 wines and many accessories plus cheese are available for purchase.
Nevada foothills at 900 ft. elevation, near Oroville. The Mediterranean climate combined with the mineral-rich soil, create an ideal environment for our estate grown varietals. Cooler climate varietals are sourced from select hand-tended vineyards throughout the North State. We strive to make handcrafted wines produced in a conscientious and sustainable manner, firmly believing in the concept of terrior. The Honey Run wines are made with berries (not grapes) and with honey to provide the sugar needed to make an 1112% alcohol wine. No sulfites or preservatives make this a very delicious and very healthy beverage. A short ways up the hill from Chico on Doe Mill Ridge in Forest Ranch, is LaRocca Vineyards. The oldest and largest winery in the area, specializing in organic wines with no sulfites. You can call for an appointment and tour their 110 acre estate vineyard
Tapping the Vats Grey Fox Vineyards
and organic winery and while there sample their award winning, nationally recognized wines. The French word is terroirthe right combination of soil, sun, wind, and water that produces good wine, says Lou Cecchi of Long Creek Winery. Very traditional, old-fashioned wine-
Gale Vineyards is a boutique winery made of rice straw bale construction with local sycamore wood. Tastings are by appointment. The winery features two areas for weddings and receptions with a koi pond with waterfalls. There is a patio and outdoor bar facility, along with bathrooms, kitchen facilities, and a brides room with bath. Grey Fox Vineyards, a state-of-the art facility with high-tech equipment housed inside a cinder-block lined cave carved into a hillside, has seven acres planted in vines and is open for tastings on Saturdays and Sundays from Noon5 p.m. Here you can taste a variety of Italian wines including Sangiovese, Syrah, Barbera, Zin, Viognier and Dolcetto made from grapes grown on the premises, while enjoying spectacular views and a lovely picnic area. Their Merlot and Chardonnay are crafted with Mendocino grapes. They also produce a selection of five port wines. Hickman Family Vineyards is a boutique winery nestled in the Sierra
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Voted Orovilles Best Winery!
Voted Orovilles Best Winery 08 - 10 by Local Business Assn. & Best of Oroville Winery 10 by US. Commerce Assn. Wine Tasting Tours: Weekends Noon-5pm
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making methods are used here. Theres no blending or filtering of wines, and all are aged in medium-toasted oak barrels (French or American) for at least a year. View six acres in vines and sample Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. Tastings by appointment. The Abbey of New Clairvaux is the only Trappist-Cistercian monastery in the Americas to grow, make and bottle its own wine. The winery is situated on what was once Leland Stanfords Great Vina Ranch, reputedly the worlds largest winery in 1890. The abbey purchased the land for a new monastery in 1955; dairy and orchard farming served as their main source of support in the early years.
The Monks of New Clairvaux
The order has a strong agricultural and winemaking foundation dating back to the 12th century in Europe. New Clairvaux planted its first vines in 2000, bottled its first wines in 2003, and
now produces around 2,500 cases annually. Odyssey Winery uses local and estate grapes to produce their wines. In addition they sell winepairing foods and wine accessories, and the tasting room is a showcase for local artists. They are available for group and corporate functions. At Quilici Vineyards enjoy the magnificent view all the way to the Coastal Range and taste traditionally made wines. Truly a small boutique winery, bottling just 1,000 cases a year: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel, Sangiovese (a Tuscan grape), Barbera (from the Piedmont region of Italy), and blush wines. All estate grown, produced, and bottled (ten acres with 5,000 vines). Tastings and tours by appointment.
Its a family affair at Quilici Vineyards
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Our University Community

California State University, Chico Office of Admissions Tours/Pre-Admission Information West 2nd & Hazel St. 800-542-4426 530-898-4428 www.csuchico.edu Bookstore: 898-5222 Box Office: 898-6333 Chico Symphony: 898-4607 Athletic Events: 898-4658 Conference Services: 898-6414 Continuing Education: 898-6105 Recreational Sports: 898-5170 Along with education, activities, and live performances, this campus (located adjacent to Chicos downtown) is also known for its beautiful grounds and its architecture. Laxson Auditorium, along with Kendall Hall and Trinity Hall with its bell tower, was built of red brick in the early 1930s in a lovely Romanesque style similar to that of Mediterranean cultures. True beauties. The new Bell Memorial Union is home to a huge bookstore (including clothing and gift items in addition to the books,) the Union Express, and the Associated Students offices, and 12 conference and assembly rooms, plus auditorium seating for 1,000 people. Meriam Library, named
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after Ted Meriam, who was a former university trustee and Chico mayor, is the largest library north of Sacramento and serves as a resource for all of Northern California. Thanks to General John Bidwell, who was an amateur horticulturist, the grounds of the campus contain hundreds of varieties of trees and plants that he introduced to the area. Youll note, as you walk through the campus, many huge trees; some of these date back to when Bidwell planted them. The plantings, along with Big Chico Creek running through the middle of the campus, make it a nature lovers dream. Spring is especially gorgeous with the azaleas in bloom and the creek running strong. A tour of the grounds and buildings is well worth taking since it is informative, entertaining, and just plain beautiful.
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49 Begin at the Beginning

Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
525 Esplanade 530-895-6144 Tours on the Hour: Mon-Wed, 12-4 Sat-Sun, 11-4 Tours after Oct. 1: Sat-Sun 11-4, Mon. 12-4; Closed Tues-Fri. 18 & older $6, 5-17 yrs. $3, Children under 5 free
Born in 1819, John Bidwell led the first overland expedition to California when he was 22. When he struck gold on the Feather River near Oroville, he bought 26,000 acres beside Chico Creek, and in 1860 founded Chico. In 1868, after having served two years as a Washington congressman, he and Annie Kennedy were married with President Johnson attending. Soon the Bidwells moved to Chico and worked in many causes including Indian education and womens suffrage. Mr. Bidwell was also an amateur horticulturist, and planted many varieties of trees and shrubs on his vast land holdings and around the
community. The Bidwells entertained prominent Americans, including Susan B. Anthony and John Muir, until Bidwell died in 1900 and Annie in 1918. In 1887 Bidwell donated the land for the state teachers college that later
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became CSUC; and Bidwell Park, about a mile east of the mansion, was donated to the city by Annie in 1905. The three-story mansion is furnished with Victorian pieces, many having belonged to the Bidwells. The carriage house stores four of Bidwells carriages. The mansion is home to many annual events including a Christmas Open House each December. Next to the mansion is a visitor center offering displays, a gift shop, and a 25-minute movie of this generous, progressive couple.
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50 One of U.S.A.s Largest City Parks

Bidwell Park 530-896-7800 4th Street and Cypress Avenue www.chico.ca.us (click Park Dept.) Bidwell Park Map on page 80 Donated to the city by Annie Bidwell in 1905 were the original 2,238 acres, and in 1995 the city purchased and added an additional 1,380 acres, making it the third largest urban park in our nation. As per Bidwells designation, no alcohol, or hunting is allowed. These over 3,600 acres offer picnicking, swimming, equestrian and bicycling trails, golf, archery, pistol ranges, playgrounds, baseball/ softball fields, and organized recreational activities year round. It
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was seen nationally in 1937 when the original Adventures of Robin Hood was filmed among the towering oaks and sycamores. The park has been designated as an official California Watchable Wildlife site. Because of its large size, the park is divided into two sections: Upper Bidwell Park is a wilderness section along both sides of Big Chico Creek Canyon. It contains more than 35 miles of hiking trails, 25 of which are open to equestrians and bikers. The canyon of Big Chico Creek has many beautiful swimming holes. The two major trails are North Rim and South Rim. North Rim Trail (for hiking, biking, and horseback riding) starts at Wildwood Avenue, close to the entrance to Upper Park. Beautiful vistas are the reward for this sometimes steep trail. South Rim Trail is used less and is pretty rugged. It begins where Centennial Avenue deadends into Chico Canyon Road and runs above Bidwell Golf Course and into the newly acquired south side of the canyon. Upper Bidwell Park also contains Hooker Oak Recreation Area (this part of Upper Park was originally called Middle Park), three softball diamonds, playgrounds, and picnic areas. You might view some kite flyers here. To get to Hooker Oak, take Vallombrosa Avenue, turn left on Manzanita Avenue youll spot it on the right. Five-Mile Dam Recreation Area includes a large natural swimming hole plus good picnic spots with tables and grills. To find it, take Vallombrosa to the end, turn right on Manzanita, and then left on Centennialthe recreation area is on the left. The Horseshoe Lake area is a great area for fishing and is the site of the annual Fishing Derby. Lower Bidwell Park is about a fourmile long area following Big Chico Creek from downtown to Manzanita Avenue with footpaths and bicycle paths that run through shady oak groves. The One-Mile Dam Recreation Area includes Sycamore Pool, a softball field, horseshoe pits, and picnic areas with grills. Very near downtown, it can be entered from Fourth or Fifth Streets. Just next to the One-Mile playing field is Caper Acres, an imaginative fairy-tale themed playground featuring just about
everything to keep small children busy. (My favorite is the castle, but I think the treehouse thingy is more popular with the youngsters.) Cedar Grove, entrance off East Eighth Avenue, is lovely year-round with its gorgeous cedar trees and is the home of the Shakespeare in the Park productions each Summer. Chico Creek Nature Center is also located in Lower Park, and we think deserving of its own listing in 101 Things to Do. Please see item 70 to learn about it.
Detailed park maps are available for the asking at the Chico Visitor Center, 3rd and Salem Streets.
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Stansbury Home 307 West 5th St. 530-891-0585 Special Tours: 530-343-6611 Sat & Sun 1-4 Adults $4; Students $2, Under 10 Free
12/14 Banana Slug String Band 1/17 David Hidalgo & Louie Perez of Los Lobos 1/18 Peking Acrobats 1/24 CATS
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9/16 National Acrobats of the Peoples Republic of China 9/20 Herbie Hancock
Jazz Master Chico World Music Festival
1/26 International Guitar Night 2/1 Chamber Orchestra Kremlin 2/9 Tao: The Way of the Drum 2/11 Hugh Masekela
Jazz & Afro-Beat Taiko, World Music & Dance Russias Greatest Music Lulo Reinhardt, Adrian Legg, Marco Pereira, Brian Gore
Built by Dr. & Mrs. Oscar Stansbury in 1883, this home was designed in the Italianate Victorian style and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is one of the most original and unaltered homes in California. Because family members lived here until 1974, it contains many of the familys original pieces. Visiting here is a step into another era.
9/28 Academy of St. Martin in the Fields 9/29 Sir Salman Rushdie 10/5 Into the Woods 10/14 Steven Wright
Stand-Up Comedy Presidents Lecture Series Blue Room Jr./Fairy Tale Musical Chamber Ensemble
52 Ballerinas, Saxes, Comedy & Drama

Blue Room Theatre 139 West First St. (upstairs) 530-895-3749 www.blueroomtheatre.com Chico Cabaret 2201 Pillsbury Rd. Almond Orchard 530-895-0245 Thurs.-Sat. www.ChicoCabaret.com Chico Theatre Company 166 Eaton Rd. 530-894-2CTC Thurs.-Sat. www.chicotheatrecompany.com Rogue Theatre@1078 Gallery 820 Broadway 530-343-1973 Thurs.-Sat. www.chicorogue.com Laxson Auditoriums Performances Office: Second & Chestnut Streets 530-898-6333 Mon.-Fri.,10-4 www.chicoperformances.com Blue Room Theatre offers theatrical works for children, young adults, and adult audiences. Theyve done extensive upgrading. Increased seating capacity, enhanced sound and visual presentation, a three-quarter thrust style stage, and a new color scheme have added greatly to the ambiance. Chico Cabaret was founded by Phil and Sue Ruttenburg and has developed an excellent reputation for bringing well-produced musicals, comedies and award-winning dramas to the community. Chico Cabaret has been voted Best Performing Arts Company by CN&R readers. The Cabaret features
2/14 Martha Graham Dance Company 2/22 Los Lonely Boys 2/23 Luma Theater
Tex/Mex Rock n Roll
10/18 k.d. lang & The Siss Boom Bang 10/19 Orla Fallon
Singer/Songwriter Formerly of Celtic Woman
Pioneers of Modern Dance
10/25 Creole Choir of Cuba 10/27 Pilobolus

Dance/Mime/Acrobatics NPRs Money Talk
Uplifting Haitian/Cuban Roots Music
2/29 Red Star Red Army Chorus & Dance Ensemble 3/1 Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Russian Dance, Music & Song South African A Cappella
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11/2 Kings of Salsa
3/7 Nellie McKay Band 3/14 Playing for Change 3/23 Dervish
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Eccentric Rock n Pop n Jazz Connecting the World Through Music
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11/15 U.S. Navy Band Commodores 11/17 David Sedaris 11/18 Whose Live Anyway? 11/30 Neil Bergs Broadway Holiday 12/2 Keb Mo Band
Magical Ballet Celebration of Song Home for the Holidays/Blues Master Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff Davis, Chip Esten
3/27 Branford Marsalis 4/6 & 7 Keeping Dance Alive! 4/11 Harlem Gospel Choir 4/12 Dave Eggers: Zeitoun 4/27 Yo-Yo Ma & Kathryn Stott with The Assad Brothers 5/9 Riders in the Sky 5/16 Annie Jr.
Playhouse Youth Theatre Cello, Piano & Guitar Americas Favorite Cowboys Book In Common Blues to Gospel Eclectic Dance Concert Jazz Master
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an intimate atmosphere with table seating perfect for a romantic evening, large groups for family, friends, or business gatherings. Come experience what everyone is talking about. Chico Theatre Company opened in 2003 in the 244-seat former Eaton Road Opera House location and has staged nearly 700 performances since opening, and has earned the great reputation it now holds. The theatre includes nine shows a year ranging from classics to new shows, both musical and nonmusical. Laxson Auditorium celebrated her 75th birthday in 2006. Always a grand architectural treasure of Romanesque style (cant imagine the campus without that building just as its sat from the beginning), its national and international entertainment offerings seem to only get better every year!
Call for a calendar and newsletter. The 28-acre Patrick Ranch is Chicos newest historical attraction, reflecting the agricultural, cultural, social, and economic history of the North Sacramento Valley. Annual events there include an old-fashioned Threshing Bee & Antique Equipment Show held in
June, complete with draft horses and vintage farm equipment. AutumnFest, with free childrens activities, farmhouse tours, an animal exhibit is held there in Octoberplus you can pick your own pumpkins. The ranch has become a popular spot for school tours, as well as for weddings.
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Chico Museum 141 Salem Street 530-891-4336 www.chicomuseum.org Hours: Wed-Sun, Noon-4 p.m. Free Admission, donations accepted Patrick Ranch 10381 The Midway 530-342-4359 www.patrickranchmuseum.org www.farwestheritage.org 892-1525 Hours: By appointment Free Admission, donations accepted You cant be too sure of what youll find at the Chico Museum, in this distinctive old 1904 Carnegie Library building, since the museum offers both permanent and rotating exhibits, but one thing thats certain is that its always interesting. On permanent display are artifacts from Chicos Chinese Temple, 19th century musical instruments, and other historical artifacts and photos of Chico and the surrounding area. Lectures, slide shows, and seminars are offered.
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54 View ArtatGlassMaking Its Finest

Orient & Flume Art Glass 2161 Park Ave. 530-893-0373 www.orientandflume.com Satava Art Glass Studio 819 Wall St. 530-345-7985 www.satava.com Internationally known, Orient & Flume creates intricate, threedimensional designs encased in clear glass for which the studio is now famous. Their works are in the permanent collections of the Chrysler - Satava Museum, Corning Glass Museum, the Metropolitan, and the Smithsonian. The showroom is open Mon.-Sat., 10-5 p.m. Richard Satava opened his studio in 1977 using ancient techniques to create beautiful art glass by combining technical skill and delicate artistry. Vivid colors and unique nature themes are his trade-mark. Passion is visible in his creations. Satavas interesting studio is open Tuesday-Saturday, 9-4 and features glass blowing demonstrations. The studio also carries a large variety of works by other artists from across the nation. This provides works for every taste and budget.
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Honey Run Quilters 1230 Esplanade 530-342-5464 The Rabbit Hole Quilting & Fabrics 2607 Esplanade 530-345-5015 String Bead Almond Orchard Plaza on Pillsbury Road 530-894-BEAD www.stringbead.com There are lots of ways to be creative, even if you think you arent! Knitting, quilting, scrapbooking and beading are
choices in which many people find that they do have a creative bone or two in their body. At Honey Run Quilters, youll find rooms full of fabric as well as books and notions. And they even offer classes for beginners through advanced, so theres no excuse not to create a quilt. This shop was designated as one of the top ten quilt shops in North America and was featured in the Fall 09 issue of Quilt Sampler magazine, published by Better Homes and Gardens. The Rabbit Hole opened in 2004, and this mother and daughter team chose the name for their business because mom always called her children her rabbits. They specialize in beginning quilters, and they are proud of their wide variety of colorful fabrics. For a unique experience, stop in String Bead and view thousands of beads of every size, shape, and color. Youll see some collectors items. Note especially the handmade lampworked glass beads. Youll find glass, wood, bone, metalized, horn, precious and semiprecious stones, and seed beads from which to choose. They have a fully operational jewelry fabrication and glass bead-making shop. Classes are offered, and the best thing is that you can spend as little as 50 cents or as much as $50 while creating earrings, necklaces, anklets, bracelets, and barrettes. So, why not bead it up!
country competing at the Division II level with nationally ranked teams in soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, cross country, track, and golf. Taking in one of their over 100 home events is affordable and fun for the entire family! Chico Outlaws belong to a league with eight teams. They will have 45 home games, playing late May through mid-September. The team plays at Nettleton Stadium. Season ticket holders recieve special benefits, including single game ticket purchases prior to general sale, play off ticket preference, invitations to exclusive team events, and the use of the Outlaws popular ticket exchange program.
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Come visit our modern fabrics We carry beautiful cottons, dupioni silks, cotton and silk blends, linens, velveteens and a large selection of cozy and contemporary wools and felted wools along with a wide selection of quilt, clothing and bag patterns. Introducing Kwik Sew Patterns Come on in and meet our happy and energetic staff! See you soon!
Honey Run Quilters 1230 Esplanade, Chico 530.342.5464
56 Soc It To Em! With Sports

Chico State Athletic Events Call 530-898-4658 Chico Outlaws Baseball Team 310 Walnut St. Call 530-345-3210 www.chicooutlawsbaseball.com Exciting mens and womens sporting events are held by Chico State from late August through late May. This is one of the top institutions in the Free Super Start Breakfast Free High Speed Internet Pool Guest Laundry Free Local Calls Large Vehicle Parking 27 TV, 60 Channels & HBO Kids 17 & Under Stay Free Next to 24-Hour Dennys All Rooms w/Fridge, Microwave Coffemakers & Hairdryers. Iron & Ironing Board
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57 Americas Favorite Toy

National Yo-Yo Museum Inside Bird in Hand 320 Broadway 530-893-0545 www.nationalyoyo.org Open 7 Days a Week Free Admission Awarded the most popular toy of the 20th Century, the Yo-Yo continues to be very popular with all ages. Visit the largest display of Yo-Yo memorabilia in the nation. Ninety years of Yo-Yo artifacts are on display here, and youll most likely feel like youre a kid again just experiencing this collection. The display includes photos, competition awards, and Yo-Yos from the 1920s through today, as well as the worlds largest Yo-Yo at 50 inches in height and weighing 256 pounds. Every year, Americas best players wind up in Chico as the museum hosts the National Yo-Yo Contest on the first Saturday of October. Players earn their way to the finals by qualifying in nationwide contests held throughout the country. This exhibit is a fascinating look at the childhood we all have in common.
1020 Main Street Chico Call 345-CAFE
The National Yo-Yo Contest will be held from 9-5 in City Plaza on October 1.
58 Dream Weavers Here

AVL Looms & Weaving School 3851 Morrow Ln. Ste. 9, 530-893-4915 800-626-9615 Tours by appt. www.avlusa.com Established in 1976, this company has revolutionized the world of handweaving. Their looms are found in over 70 countries and are recognized for their high quality and innovative design. Guided tours of their 22,000 sq.ft. facility are by appointment, and many classes are also held here. In addition, they have a Traveling Teacher program, and do workshops at weaving retreats.
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Chico Art Center 450 Orange St. 530-895-8726 Hours: Wed. - Sun., Noon-4 p.m. www.chicoartcenter.com The Chico Art Center is the largest arts organization in Butte County and has been around for almost 50 years. Boasting a gallery, classroom facilities, a large membership base, and its own vintage rail car, the art center has much to offer. Look for representatives at the Taste of Chico, Chico World Music Festival, and Art in the Park. Be sure to check out the annual Open Studios Art Tour in the Fall; member artists throughout Butte County open their studios to the public for a two weekend art extravaganza. Visit the website listed at the top for updates on whats happening in the Chico art scene.
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You dont have to be an art lover to enjoy the many murals on the CSUC campus and in Chicos downtown area. All you need is a sense of fun. Pughs mid-1970s trompe loeil mural of a crumbled wall with Greek columns holding up the ceiling inside continues to startle viewers, and for a bit of Chico history, dont miss Scott Teeples rendering of John and Annie Bidwell on Second Street on the wall facing the art deco building. Commemorating the 1937 filming of The Adventures of Robin Hood in Bidwell Park is the mural on Campus Bikes at Main/Fourth. There youll find Robin Hood in Sherwood Forest One of the newer murals in Chico is Languages, which is on Mid Valley Titles parking lot wall at Sixth and Main. It features six Victorian homes. If you have children, be sure and checkout the murals inside the kids section at In Motion Fitness. They
give an awesome vision of life Under the Sea.
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Were especially fond of the doubleheader New York cityscapes inside and outside at Brooklyn Bridge Bagel Works, and one that tugs at our heartstrings is Giacomos Vineyard inside the Sicilian Cafe because Giacomos (James) grandparents immigrated to America from Sicily in the 1950s, and many of the recipes still used in the restaurant are theirs. The mural serves as a warm tribute to their heritage. Theres more, and theyre all fun to view. Pick up a map at the Visitor
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Center at Third & Salem, and while youre there, check out the Salem Street Art Walls. Theyre cast fiberglass and mixed media collages of local history, culture, and nature. Gorgeous! Then go on your own mural treasure hunt and choose your favorite!
AicoraGems Jewerly Box Gallery 1334 Mangrove Ave (by Scott Teeple) Greek Columns (by John Pugh) Taylor Hall, E. 1st St. at Salem Robin Hood (by Scott Teeple) Campus Bikes, 4th/Main Streets The Beatles (by Gregg Payne) Main St. between 1st & 2nd Sts. The Bidwells (by Teeple) Near Second & Broadway Giacomos Vineyard (by Teeple) - inside Sicilian Cafe, 1020 Main Street New York Cityscape-inside/outside Brooklyn Bridge Bagel Works, 2nd St. between Main & Broadway Downtown Kaleidoscope (by Ramirez) in park, 1st & Broadway Racing Bicyclists (by Teeple) Ninth & Main Streets Under the Sea (by Lauri Chiodini)-inside In Motion Fitness 1293 E. First Avenue Pony Express (by Crane) Broadway near 5th Street Municipal Center Art Walls-inside 411 Main Street Salem Street Art Walls (by Dayton Claudio) 3rd & Salem Fake Windows (by Teeple) Colliers, 105 Broadway Victorian Homes Mid Valley parking lot, 6th/Main Nature Scenes (by Gregg Payne) On bridge supports throughout Bidwell Park
Chico Murals Partial List
have an inventory of about 70,000 items. The current owner, Syl Lucena, has worked there since 1956, became a partner in 1963, and purchased it in 1972. His three sons Collier Hardware 1930 also work there, along with others; and, it has the feeling of a real for sure Look Up & Down family-owned, general store, complete with wooden floors and narrow aisles. & All Around in In the nuts, bolts, This 140-yr. old Chico Icon wire, addition toequipment, saws,screws, plumbing Collier Hardware shovels, hammers and ladders one would 105 Broadway expect to find in a hardware store, they 530-342-0195 also carry kitchen appliances, pots and The building was completed in pans, coffee makers, kettles, teapots, 1871, with the upper story housing cookingware, grills, garden products, the Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodges, signs (dozens of signs), clockswell, and the ground floor housing a you get the idea. hardware store, along with agricultural But dont go there expecting to buy implements, wagons, buggies, and, of a buggy whip. They stopped carrying course, buggy whips. While the current those in the late 80s! store no longer carries buggies, it does
& Balls Go 62 Wheels & Round Round

FunLand 530-343-1601 Hwy 99 & East Park www.funlandchico.com Whether its done for the exercise or just for the fun, theres no denying that roller skating is a popular sport engaged in year round in Chico. We know of some parents who plan their kids birthday parties here just so they can get a little extra time on skates. There are others that need to supervise offsprings batting skills at the batting cages here or their putting on the 18-hole miniature golf course, which features a natural setting with rivers and is a challenge for both adults and kids. Also, its a great activity for a date. So, who needs an excusejust go and enjoy!
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63 Internationally Known Doll Shop

Katherines Cottage Denise Van Patten Dolls By Appointment 530-898-9400 530-864-0242 www.katherinescottage.com, www. rubylane.com/shop/katherinescottage Denise Van Patten, the author of The Official Price Guide to Dolls (Random House) and the writer and editor of Doll Collecting at About.com, has been a dealer of fine antique and vintage dolls since 1994. With customers in over 100 countries and in every state, the shop offers one of the best selections of dolls in the country with literally thousands of dolls to view. Denise also buys antique and vintage dolls. Make an appointment today to come by to see her doll shop beautifully located in the foothills right outside Chico, or to see her museum-quality doll display of dolls from all eras, antique to modern (groups are welcome).
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Sierra Nevada Brewing Company 1075 E. 20th St. 530-893-3520 www.sierranevada.com Tours: M-Th, 2:30 & 4; Fri. 1, 2:30, & 4; Sat. 12, 1, 2, 4, & 5; Sun. 12, 1, 2, & 4. Gift Shop Open 10-6 Daily, except Holidays
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If youve never toured a brewery, youre missing an interesting and informative experience. And this brewery produces award-winning beer, some of which is known across the nation. We have a beer connoisseur son in Pennsylvania who insists on a stop at Sierra Nevada each visit. From beginning to end, the sights, sounds, and fragrances of the beermaking process are quite fascinating and educational. Of course, were particularly fond of the end of the process, but its all worthwhile. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. was founded in 1980 and is one of Americas first micro-breweries. It is regarded as the standard of quality for American craft brewers and has won numerous awards for its beers. In addition to its award-winning ales and lagers, the brewery boasts an outstanding taproom and restaurant, as well as a large gift shop wherein you can find a multitude of items bearing the Sierra Nevada label. Caps, t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, glassware, towels, and various other items are available for the Sierra Nevada fans who visit from afar.
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AMF Orchard Lanes 2397 Esplanade 530-895-3257 Schedule, Batting Range Bocce Ball Court at Red Tavern 1250 Esplanade 530-894-3463 www.redtavern.com Silver Dollar Fairgrounds & Speedway 2337 Fair Street 530-969-7484 Track: 530-891-6535 Bowling is one sport that can be done regardless of the weather outside, and AMF Orchard Lanes offers 38 lanes for your bowling pleasure. The facility also features an arcade, snack bar, and profamily shop. So, let em roll and best wishes for a turkey!
Relax with a cocktail on the patio and play a round of Bocce Ball on Red Taverns new court. The ancient Italian game of Bocce is fun and easy to learn whether youre 3 or 103! From the very popular, six-day Silver Dollar Fair held each May, to antique shows, home and garden shows, industrial barbecues, business expos, and more, theres almost always something going on at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. The Speedway features a wide variety of racing action from March through September, highlighted by the Mini Gold Cup each March and the Gold Cup Race of Champions in September. The National Bullriding Championship Finals, held in September, draw 5,000 fans each day, and kids enjoy competing in the Mutton Bustin & Steer Riding events. Any month of the year, its worth a phone call to see whats happening at this very happening place.
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Bidwell Park Golf Course off Wildwood Ave. near East Ave. 530-891-8417 Holes: 18, Par: 71 Sunset Hills Golf Course chiconativ@aol.com Esplanade and Garner Lane 530-342-4600 Holes: 9, Par: 27 Skyway Golf Park 1 Longest Drive, 530-899-8108 Driving Range, 6 target greens Tuscan Ridge Golf Club On the Skyway 7 miles from Chico 530-624-7006 Holes: Jeffries Lydon 18, Par: 71 www.TuscanRidgeClub.com A member of the Golf Course is known Bidwell Park Select Group force independently owned and operated Each of having one of Northern Californias finest pro shops. It also has hitting cages and a lessons-only driving range. This popular course is less crowded in the summer when college students are gone. Sunset Hills is made up of par 3s, and is an ideal course for beginners or senior citizens. If the spirit moves you to golf, you can go here on a whim since reservations are not required. Skyway Golf Park is lighted, which helps if youre practicing driving at night. There is also a practice putting green, a pro shop, and six practice holes. Tuscan Ridge Golf Club opened in June 2001. Youll have spectacular views of the Sutter Buttes when golfing here. Their Bistro offers wine and beer. A grass practice range and lessons are also available.
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The Senator 517 Main Street The Senator, built in 1928, is home to murals of Syrian Running Deer and a mural of Chicos Hooker Oak Tree. Its worth catching an event at this performing arts center (former movie theater) just to see a bit of Chicos former Living History. A wide variety of events are featured in this Chico landmark, including rock, alternative rock, and heavy metal performances, among others. Be sure to check out the newly restored gorgeous tower on the block.
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Chico Air Museum Chico Municipal Airport 530-345-6468 www.chicoairmuseum.org Hours: Saturdays, 10-4 Free Admission Museum of Anthropology Langdon Hall 301, 1st & Warner
530-898-5397 www.csuchico.edu/ anth/museum/index. html Hours Oct.-May: Mon-Fri, 11-3 Free Admission, Guided Tours Opened in 2005, the Chico Air Museum, has both an outdoor display area and an indoor facility. The indoor area features four aviation exhibits with additional displays and artifacts being added. Initial exhibits include Thaddeus Kerns, Chicos first pilot; the Chico Army Airfield located at the airport during WWII; aerial fire fighting and its evolution; and a display featuring aircraft today. The museums outdoor area displays five historic aircraft including a Lockheed Lodestar, a Yakovlev-52, a Lockheed P2V-7, an SP-2H air tanker and an Antonov AN-2.
In addition to being open on Saturdays, the museum hosts school classes. Chico Air Show 2010 was held at the Chico Municipal Airport. Chico was the only city in northern California to host a Jet team in 2010, and Chicos next air show will be in 2012. This is the place to be to see jets galore and more!! Highlighting the 2010 Air Show was a thrilling aerial performance by the nine jets of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds Jet Team. Other performers included up and coming female pilot Melissa Pemberton, Kent Pietsch with the worlds smallest
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carrier landing, a jet powered car, Warbirds, a parachute team, military demonstrations, static displays and several flybys. Food vendors, souvenirs, a Kidzone full of fun for the kids, and the ever comfortable Flightline club with food by the Sons of Italy, all rounded out that weekend of great fun and entertainment. The 2010 show began with a Friday night twilight performance where general viewing and an evening of catered food and music was enjoyed at the Flightline. For more information visit: www.chicoairshow.org or call 530-230-1652.
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The Museum of Anthropology has a National Photography Competition starting each April with a winners exhibition in the Fall, and an artifact exhibit running from December-May. In addition, there are childrens workshops and special trips for Museum Alliance members.
View, Kids in Motions 6,000 sq. ft. wing serves children from infants through teens with over a dozen programs and is an absolute visual delight. Kids will view a 150 ft. Under the Sea mural;
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Kiwanis Chico Community Observatory & Planetarium Upper Bidwell Park near Horseshoe Lake parking lot 530-879-0207, 530-513-0135 www.chicoobservatory.com Fun Zone & Pizza 966 East Ave. 530-894-0400 Farm Sanctuary Hwy. 32, 19080 Newville Rd., Orland 530-865-4617 Open to visitors April 1-Nov. 30 E-mail: farmsanc@farmsanctuary.org Kids In Motion (In Motion Fitness) 1293 E. First Ave., 530-343-5678 www.inmotionfitness.net KidsPark Ross Shopping Center, 2483 Notre Dame Blvd., 530-894-6800 www.kidspark.com Sherwood Forest Kids Disc Hooker Oak Rec Area 530-895-4711 Two by Two Ranch & Petting Zoo by appt. only, 530-893-1088 www.twobytworanch.com If theyve learned about the natural world at Chico Creek Nature Center, explored the wonders of Bidwell Park, played their way around Chico, and theyre still full of energy, then, maybe its time to try one of these. From sunset and for the next three hours, Kiwanis Chico Community Observatory & Planetarium is open to the public. Located in Bidwell Park, near Horseshoe Lake parking lot, check out the planets yourself. Known as Childcare with an Ocean
mermaid, sea turtles and octopus mosaics; and three salt water aquariums (some of the largest in the Chico area). One aquarium features a living reef with corals and other creatures. The next houses larger, more aggressive sea life. And the top tank is
the largest of them all. Its no wonder that kids call it the In Motion Ocean. A short hop away from Chico, in Orland, the Farm Sanctuary is a 300-acre farm that shelters, rescues, rehabilitates, and provides life-long care for hundreds of animals (cows, pigs, sheep, goats, and turkeys) every year. Open to the public for tours on Saturdays. Tours begin every hour on the hour, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fun Zone & Pizza has video games and other high-tech stuff that todays young adults as well as kids seem to revel in, plus kiddie rides for the wee tots. They also have birthday party packages for a minimum of six children. Kids Park is a childcare indoor play and party center. They offer a preschool program, arts and crafts, and games galore. They also host birthday parties. They are open seven days a week. Two by Two Ranch & Petting Zoo is a unique educational opportunity for kids to experience a variety of animals. This zoo has mobile capabilities and attends many area events.
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Birds & Bees, and the Flowers & Trees
Chico Creek Nature Center 1968 East 8th St. 530-891-4671 Hours: Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. www.bidwellpark.org/ Free nature walks with knowledgeable naturalists, classes, and environmental ed programs are all available here.
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Weekly day-camps are held June-August and over the holiday break in December for ages 5-11 years. Summer sessions include themes like Aquatic Adventure, Earth Island, Natives Ways, and Jammin Salmon, while the winter session helps kids learn about hibernation, migration, and critters food storage, along with what happens to plants during winter. If you want to go on the popular Owl Prowl Night Walk, youll need to preregister since space is limited. The nature museum includes a living display of wildlife and features other displays of nature. Pick up the World of Trees brochure and walk the trail to experience Portuguese Cypress, Incense & Italian Cedar, English & Cork Oak, Zelkova, and American Persimmon, among others. Entrance is off of East Eighth St. just beyond Cedar Grove. (Turn off of Highway 32 onto Fir Street, go straight through the stop sign, and Fir Street becomes Eighth Street). Park maps are available here.
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A Diamond Thats No Longer in the Rough
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Winner of the prestigious Golden Rose Award for 2001, owner David Halimi took his time to get it right in designing and restoring this building, which is a work of artdone by local artisans. Inspired by the original copper molding of the storefront, discovered under many layers of paint, copper (purchased in raw form, then polished, hand-tooled, and lacquered to maintain shine and color) is used throughout to compliment the custom-cut/designed oak wood also used throughout the interior. But thats just the beginning; youll walk on a copper slate floor, mined in the mountains of India and laid in a diamond pattern. Youll admire the Galaxy granite store front and the fireplace hearth that has copper naturally inlaid in it, and youll note the diamond-shaped railings and customdyed diamond pattern carpet. Theres much more to admire, including a copper inlaid stairway to the second floor and hand-made copper railings. And if you find yourself downtown with children, they are sure to enjoy Justins playhouse with its carnival mirrors in the first room, a playroom, and the very special exit tunnel with black lights.
No longer a diamond in the rough, this building is now the shining jewel of downtown Chico!
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At Shuberts, Chicos oldest ice cream and candy store, theyve been making ESTERN EAR these creations since 1938. 181 E. 2ND STREET, DOWNTOWN CHICO PATS SHOE & BOOT REPAIR Since 1949 We like them all, but two special ice (Inside Diamond W) 343-4522 (530) 891-1650 cream flavors are Chico Mint and Mount Shasta. In the candy department, youll Enjoy one of find everything from Chicos Sweetest chocolate creams to Enjoy one of English Toffee, and you Chicos Sweetest can buy it by the Historical Pleasures piece or by the pound. Historical Pleasures
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a walk here features many of the Chico Open Board creations. One of our favorite places to be for lunch, Downtown City Plaza was designated as a park site in 1872. The area here now serves as stage for many eventsincluding free music concerts on Friday evenings May through September. To get a schedule of the concerts, check the downtown merchants windows, or ask at the Visitor & Information Center (3rd & Salem).
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A 2004-2005 centennial project of the Chico Rotary club, Chico Rotary Plaza is in front of the Boys & Girls Club. It features a neat sculpture, and be sure to check out the arty cubes!
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We could write a book about the artistic talent and galleries in this town, honored repeatedly as one of 100 Best Small Art Towns in America. Artabout is a new venue where local galleries, studios, nightclubs, restaurants, and coffeehouses open
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their doors the second Friday of each month from 4-8 p.m. This is done by neighborhoods, so the galleries, etc. will vary month to month. Because locations vary, for an up-to-date listing and map, check the local newspapers when you have time to enjoy this fun event or visit www. chivaa.org AicoraGems Jewelry Box Gallery is Chicos newest public mural, a giant wooden jewelry box by Scott Teeple. A visit inside mimics an Alice in Wonderland type ART GALLERY experience . . . passing through the door of Original Paintings the jewelry box to the inside where the creative Art brilliance will surprise Antiques you. AicoraGems features national award Jewelry winning designer By Local & Regional Artists Geralyn Sheridans ecofriendly collections as 11-4 or by appt. Tuesday-Saturday well as handcrafted fine& Monday Closed Sunday jewelry by several other talented local
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AicoraGems Jewelry Box Gallery 1334 Mangrove, 530-809-1034 All Fired Up Ceramic Art Center 830 Broadway, 530-894-5227 www.allfiredupchico.com Art etc. etc. etc. 122 West 3rd St., 530- 895-1161 Art House, The 325 Nord Ave., 530- 894-1843 Avenue 9 Gallery 180 East 9th Ave., 530-879-1821 Chico Art Center Gallery 450 Orange St., 530-895-8726 Chico Art School & Gallery 336 Broadway, Ste. 20, 530-570-3895 www.janetlombardiblixt.com www.chicoartschool.com Chico Paper Co. Fine Art Gallery & Framing 345 Broadway, 530-891-0900 www.chicopapercompany.com
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Healing Art Gallery 265 Cohasset Rd. (Enloe Cancer Center), 530-332-3855 Sally Dimas Art Gallery & Studio 493 East Ave., 530-345-3063 Secret Garden Gallery (Kinkade) Chico Mall, 530-343-1813 1078 Gallery 820 Broadway, 530-343-1973 www.1078gallery.org The Vagabond Rose 236 Main St., 530-343-1110 Third Floor Gallery - CSUC Bell Memorial Union, 530-898-6002 Turner Print Collection - CSUC Meriam Library, 898-4476 www.janetturner.org University Art Gallery-CSUC Alva Taylor Hall, 530-898-5864
metalsmiths, Paul Crosbies art glass and periodic visiting artists. Definitely a must see. A gallery and gift store to be savored is the Vagabond Rose. Some of the areas finest painters, photographers, woodworkers, and potters exhibit their work here. Many have received national and international acclaim, including Janet Turner, Salvatore Casa, and Kenneth Parker. Fine art is displayed amidst quality crafts and collectibles. Art etc. etc. etc. has been in town, centrally located between Main and Broadway on 3rd, for 33 years and has had artist-owners for the past few. Especially unique about the shop is that the entire staff are artists (paper, oil, watercolor). The shop is popular with local artists because all of the framing work is done in the store. Particularly interesting here are the estate print collections. At the Sally Dimas Art Gallery &
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posters and bonsai. The gallery focuses largely on representing more than 25 local artists but also shows regional, national and international art. Also known for its extradordinary selection of frames and skill at framing three-dimensional art and mirrors, as well as traditional media on paper or canvas. The shop is a long-standing member of the P.P.F.A. (Professional Picture Framing Association. The Janet Turner Print Collection
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Studio, the owner, an artist herself, also carries works by other local and regional painters, potters, and jewelers. Every wall is adorned with works by different artists. Chico Paper Co., a Chico cornerstone for more than 40 years, is owned by a unique husband-wife team. She has a masters degree in fine arts, and he has been a framer for 27 years. All design staff members have either a Master of Fine Arts or a Bachelor of Arts degree. Housed within the 2,500 square foot gallery are works of sculpture, jewelry, pottery, paintings, limited edition prints, hand-blown glass,
to a permanent location on or near the CSUC campus sometime in the future. Call 530-899-1205 or 530-343-1110 for information on this outstanding collection. Founded in 2004, Avenue 9 Gallery, is a professional artists guild. Members, who make major decisions collectively, always have representative work on display, and once yearly are the featured artist in the gallery. Avenue 9 art guild also offers group shows such as Chico Icons that are open to other artists, collaborates with advanced students and faculty from California State University, Chico and Butte College, and co-hosts the Pacific Flyways Uptown-Downtown art exhibition, as part of the Snow Goose Festival. Avenue 9 continues to organize plein air Paint Outs calling attention to the natural and built treasures of our local environment, and in the summer offers free demonstrations and opportunities to make art in
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of over 3,000 fine art prints spanning 40 countries, six centuries, and a thousand different artists (including Rembrandt, Renoir, Goya, Miro, Dali, Tamayo and Hockney) hopes to move
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the studio. The gallery has been honored with a Mayors Award for excellence in the arts, as well as a Turner Prize for its exceptional outreach. All Fired Up Ceramic Art Center invites you to Come Clay with Us! Dont miss the local art: ceramic, 2-dimentional, 3-dimentional and fiber. The vision behind the center is to create a gathering place for ceramic artists and students to connect with each other to share ideas and inspiration; create a learning environment to encourage growth; provide access to supplies and materials at competitive prices and have a studio where the community can see artists at work and purchase local art. There is a new art endeavor centrally
located in downtown Chico, upstairs at 336 Broadway. Chico Art School & Gallery focuses on painting and drawing instruction with an emphasis on fun. Artist and owner, Janet Lombardi Blixt, teaches children ages 7+ and adults. Oils, watercolor, acrylic and pastel mediums are taught in a small class setting offering individual instruction. The school nurtures the creative spirit in all of us, no matter what skill level. Home school, after school, private and evening classes are offered. Weekly classes run year long and the popular summer camps are held annually. Visit the gallery to view Janets latest icon of Chico landmarks and rotating guest artists work. Janet was voted 1st place Best Local Artist for 2008 and 2009 in the Chico News & Review competition. Gallery hours are during class times and by appointment. Chico is home to more and more Public Sculpture, and one of the most interesting pieces is the outdoor teleidoscope found at Park Avenue and 13th. Its fun to use it, and many people do. Ive heard adults say that it makes
Valerie Payne Quiet Lotus, mixed media - Avenue 9 Gallery

them feel like a kid again. The new Luminary Art Benches found in downtown Chico are the result of a project to create artistic tributes to world-renowned persons who either lived in Chico at one time and went on to become famous in his or her field, or who contributed to the character of Chico in a significant way. Chico is the theme of all the Pedestal Art Seats. A brochure featuring a walking map and detailed description of the benches and pedestal seats is available at the Chico Chamber of Commerce and at many of the art galleries. Benches celebrating the following Chico luminaries are installed in downtown Chico: Architect Julia Morgan is honored by artist Jenna Mae Hepworth; the achievements of Astronomer Carolyn Spellman-Shoemaker are celebrated with a bench by artist David Barta; Painter Jackson Pollock is depicted in mosaic tile by artist Robin Indar; Writer Raymond Carver, who lived in Chico in the late 1950s, is honored by artist Dylan Tellesen; Actor Erroll Flynn and the 1938 filming of The Adventures of Robin Hood in Bidwell Park are recognized by mosaic
artist Christen Derr; in recognition of the contribution of Chinese workers to Chicos history and dedicated to the memory of Andrea Spressards Christen Derr designed a mosaic tile bench; John Muir is remembered with a concrete and bronze bench by Michael Ginnattasio; Franz Cilensek (Santa Claus to generations of locals) is honored by a mosaic tile bench by Pat Koszies and Kay Wooldridge; Sir Joseph Hookers bench is a concrete and bronze creation by Juan Cole
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and Jeff Lerche; and Susan B. Anthony is remembered by a concrete and metal bench created by Jean Summerville. Julia Morgan was Californias first female architect who designed well over 700 buildings including Hearst Castle and the Albert E. Warrens Reception Center (formerly the Presidents House) at CSU, Chico. Astronomer Carolyn SpellmanShoemaker, who holds the world record for comet discoveries, grew up in Chico and graduated from Chico State College with her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in 1949 and 1950, respectively. A bench not to be missed is one done by mosaic artist Christen Derr in remembrance of Chinese workers contributions to Chicos early history. It is dedicated to Andrea Spessard (1980-2004).
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Chambers Harvest Shop 629 Entler Ave. 530-345-1710 www.CaliforniaHarvestShop.com Hrs: Mon.-Fri., 8-5, Sat. 9-4 Golden West Nuts Harvest Shop 3767 Hegan Lane 530-345-3352 Mooney Farms 1220 Fortress St. 530-899-2661 www.mooneyfarms.com TJ Farms 3600 Chico Avenue 530-343-2294 www.tjfarmsestates.com As one of the fourth generation of almond growers, Maisie Jane turned a high school FFA project into a nationwide business, and in 1999, was the first woman to win the N. American Collegiate Entrepreneur award. A visit to her shop gives one a good sense of the history of the almond business. Youll see her great grandfathers almond draper, an old maul (used to knock the nuts from the trees), a photo series of then/now, and even an armoire taken from Annie Bidwells garage that is now used for displaying almond products. At Maisie Janes youll find a large selection of locally made food products olive oils, wine, rice, honey, mustards, cheeses, spices, and all the local nuts you could possibly think of. Nibble at their tasting bar and view their
beautifully made gift baskets, which you can take with you or have shipped. They even have delicious pies almond butter, pecan ice cream pie, mint julep ice cream pie, java crunch ice cream pie, chocolate cheesecake and during the holiday season, try their peppermint fudge ice cream pie. All are sold
whole or by the slice. Providing CSUC students with hands-on experience in both crop and livestock management, the University Farm (1,000 acres) offers tours providing visitors with a good over-view of Sacramento Valley agriculture. The farms Meat Lab prepares beef, lamb, and pork for sale to the public and is known for its large assortment of recipes, sausages and jerky. The best thing about going in February to Golden West Nuts Harvest Shop, after youve sampled the goods, is looking at the beautiful almond orchards in bloom across from the shop. The grand and glorious blooming almond
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orchards are the first signs of spring in the area. Chambers Harvest Shop is the one stop for locally produced olive oils, jams, rice, honey, sun-dried tomato products, not to mention local wines.
wed picked it ourselves. Weve found a place thats a close second to that. TJ Farms a 15-acre family owned and operated farm is only three miles from the bustling heart of downtown Chico, but it feels much farther than that. Its
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Specializing in Butte Countys almonds, walnuts, pistachios and pecans. Large selection of candy almonds and dried fruits. Whether a purchase for yourself, a thank you gift or holiday gift basket, we have something for everyone. Buy localbuy fresh! Mooney Farms have been offering the worlds most complete line of sun dried tomato products for generations. Family-owned and operated, theyve
been growing, drying and processing these products, which are all Certified as Kosher. Check their website to find sun dried tomato sauce, pesto, risotto and many more products, recipes, and their unique gift baskets. We used to go to Grandpas farm in southern Indiana and pick our sweet corn for Grandmas supper. Nothing ever tasted betterpartly because it was fresh from the field and partly because
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surrounded by idyllic green orchards on a country lane, and the grounds are immaculate youll find waterfalls, fountains, ivy-covered trellises, a pristine gazebo surrounded by flowers and gently sloping lawns perfect for mingling. Dignified old walnut trees shade the beautiful Southern colonial mansion on the farm. They have an annual asparagus festival, and now hold many weddings on the property.
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They allow you to pick your own or to purchase what theyve picked. Either way, the veggies are always fresh and delicious, and theres a good feeling about getting them at the farm. At Jack-O-Lantern time, you can wander through TJ Farms Pumpkin Patch to select just the right head. You can also view the quail pen or slip into the sales room for a free sample of their Kiwi concoctions.
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Serve, Bat, Skate or Kite Em Up
Chico Area Rec. & Park District 545 Vallombrosa 530-895-4711 www.chicorec.com Community (20th Street) Park Access at east end of E. 16th St. near Chapman School or on Whitman Avenue, a block off E. 20th Street Hooker Oak Recreation Area Corner of Manzanita and Hooker Oak Avenues Chico Skate Park 359 Humboldt Ave. at Flume Info: 530-895-4972 DeGarmo Park Esplanade & Eaton Road If you like wide open spaces to enjoy your volleyball or tennis, we suggest Community Park. Chicos largest outdoor sports park, its 30 acres provide courts along with ballfields, a large playground, barbecue grills, picnic tables, and lots of space to just sit and reflect or to read a good book. And this is the site of the annual Chico Kite Day held in March.
Native American, and AfricanAmerican. Hooker Oak Recreation Area also has ballfields, playgrounds, and picnic areas, and it offers a little history, too. Named after an English botanist, the Hooker Oak was one of the worlds largest oaks until it died of old age in 1978. The huge stump is preserved and gives you an idea of what a whopper it was. Completed in 1999, Chico Skate Parks 10,000 square feet of fun is open from 8am to sunset, and is quite a hit with skateboarders and inline skaters. They can enjoy a pyramid, rail box, two 3-foot-wide steps, lots of curbing
and steel coping. Park users must wear appropriate gear (helmets, pads, etc.). Theres even a snack bar if all that skating makes you hungry. Chicos newest park, DeGarmo Park, is located next to Shasta School and being 36 acres in area, the park will serve many venues, including soccer and softball. It also has a dog park. Future plans call for an aquatics center to be added.
Dedicated in March, 2004, the parks Ancestor Gates, commissioned by the Chico Redevelopment Agency and the Chico Area Recreation and Park District, created by artist Jenny Hale with assistance from Amaera Bay Laurel and Robin Indar and fabricated by Stan McEtchin and David Barta are a mustsee. They can be found adjacent to the play area and Chapman Elementary School. The mosaics were created in community workshops in the park. The gates feature four main ethnic groups: Mexican-American, Asian-American,
CSUCs Gateway Science Museum Exploring the Natural History of Northern California
The Hunt for Treasure Opening September 10 What is treasure? Who hunts for treasure and how do they find it? Come explore the science, history, and thrill of treasure hunting at the Gateway Science Museum. From pirate ships to the Gold Rush youll discover treasures at sea and on land. You can also investigate geocaching, todays form of treasure hunting. Explore... Sunken Treasure below the surface of the water to investigate ships that never arrived at their destinations. Discover who hunts these ships, what tools they use to locate treasure, and what they find in the depths of the sea. Pirate booty, the Knights Templar, and hoards of gold in Buried Treasure lore. Experiment with a metal detector to find treasure buried within the exhibit. Gold Rush treasures of the 19th century, which have a long history in our region and throughout the West. Investigate the hunt for gold with biographical sketches and maps that highlight the Gold Rush era. Modern Treasure Hunting that employs exciting technology such as the global positioning system and maps
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built into your cell phone. Consider the navigation tools people use to find their way, including maps, compasses, and landmarks. Discover the excitement of geocaching, a family friendly outdoor activity that uses GPS receivers as tools for players to seek out hidden treasure. A range of hands-on activities for the whole family, including: Digging for treasure on Virtual Oak Island Making a crayon rubbing of a coin replica Going on a treasure hunt Exploring the contents of a geocache The Hunt for Treasure! is organized by NRG! Exhibits. Past Tents: The Way We Camped Opening September 10 Bidwells Camping John and Annie Bidwell with their tent, 1898, Bancroft Portrait Collection, The Bancroft Library. Take a whimsical excursion through one of our favorite pastimes - Camping! Past Tents explores camping in California from post-Gold Rush times to the mid-1900s. Early camping was an enterprise of independence, simplicity, and festivity. It offered a change of pace, the splendor of scenery, and an opportu-
nity to be close to nature and escape the trappings of society for a time. Through whimsical photos, vintage canvas tents, and 3-D images of a bygone era, youll explore three camping themes: Round the Campground The location and character of campsites were as varied as their inhabitants. They ranged from the simplest blanketand-fry pan outfits to elaborate, open-air housekeeping extravaganzas. There was wood to gather, tents to stake, and socks to wash, but also hikes, swimming holes, and general all-around festivity that is part of camp trappings. In the evenings there were songs, skits, and stories around the campfire. But mosquitoes, scorpions, boot blisters, critter-commandeered food supplies, heat and chill, lost trails, and sudden downpours could also plague outdoor living. Hitting the Trail When pleasure parties first took to the hills they hit the trail on foot, on horseback, or by steamboat, visiting, singing, and sightseeing as they went. Some early campers took as little as a bedroll, a pair of boots, and some food, depending on the local flora and fauna to supply their vacation needs. Others took the servants, the living room rug, the bathroom cabinet, and the kitchen sink, lugging it all along with the help of wagons or mules. Open Roads, Open Fires With the invention of the automobile, autocamping quickly became a popular diversion. Autocampers packed tents, cots, and other equipment on their running boards and took long scenic journeys, even though, with bad roads and multiple breakdowns, the average speed was only 20 mph. They set their own schedules, planned routes far off the beaten tracks, and camped on the side of the road, in open fields and barns along the way. Past Tents: The Way We Camped was produced by the California Historical Society and The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley, and based on the book co-published by Heyday Books and The Bancroft Library in 2006. The exhibition tour is organized by Exhibit Envoy. The museum is located at 625 Esplanade (next to Bidwell Mansion). Their hours are Wednesday-Friday Noon-5 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Their phone number is 530-8984121.
(botanist), Mike Peavy (pilot), Rocky Niles (owner of Corlin Paint), and Classic Golf Car. Another popular, but somewhat strenuous, trek for cyclists is the 10-mile ride to Forest Ranch. Just take Ninth Street east, which will become Highway 32. Lots of pine trees and a couple of shops will greet you upon arrival.
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Pleasant Valley Pool 2320 North Avenue 895-4703 Shapiro Pool Oleander/Memorial Way 895-4705 Swimming Holes in Bidwell Park Pools at local sports clubs If the heats got you beat, or you just need the exercise, its time to take a dip in a swimming hole or pool. The Chico Area Recreation Department has two pools open late May through mid-August. Both the Pleasant Valley and Shapiro Pools offer swim lessons, recreational swimming and family swim times. Water Rescue and junior lifeguard and junior swim instructor classes are also offered. Call the CARD office at 895-4711 for more information on those. If youd prefer to do your swimming outside, consider Sycamore Pool in Lower Bidwell Park or the two area creeks. Butte Creek is reached by several access points along Honey Run Road off the Skyway, and Big Chico Creek offers many spots in Upper Bidwell Park. A venue for swimming sometimes overlooked are the pools at local sports clubs. For instance, In Motion Fitness has five pools and the only kids Splash Park in town! In 2006 they were voted the best place to swim in Chico.
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Yep, thats Chicos designation in a recent edition of Bicycling magazine, and no one here would argue with that. To say that Chico is Bike Friendly is a major understatement. Some folks bicycle because its good for them. Some do it because its good for the environment. But we think most folks bicycle because they simply love it. Affordable: Whichever category fits you, Chicos Weaves a great space for bike riding in or out of town. Besides the Bidwell Park paths and Up-Dos multiple other paths in Chico, you can Creative Cuts head out of town in almost any direction good ride and have a Color with great scenery. Bike trail maps are available at the bike Perms shops in Chico. Manicures One ride you shouldnt miss is the one Pedicures that parallels the Midway, just off of Park Avenue. Facials to being a nice ride In addition on a paved surface, it features the 2004 Waxing Services mural Skin Care by Mabrie Jeanne Ormes and Scott Teeple.For both men by Chico Commissioned Velo and the& Women this mural City of Chico, ed instructors is entitled Celebrating the Wildflower lify Century Gift Certicates Bicycle Ride. The mural notes a special thanks to Barbara Castro
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The Chico Chamber of Commerce has five Self-Guided Tour brochures available for the asking at their office on Salem at Third. The tours are fun and educational, as well. Historic Downtown Walking Tour Spring Blossom Tour Winter Migratory Waterfowl Tour Sierra Oro Farm Trail Tour Upstate California Adventures Tour
Downtown Chico Events

Certified Farmers Market Every Sat. Year-Round Thurs. Night Market Every Thurs. Apr.-Sept. Friday Night Concerts Every Fri. May 20-Sept. 9 A Taste of Chico September 11 Harvest Sidewalk Sale October 15 Treat Street October 31 Christmas Preview November 20 Community Tree Lighting December 2
DCBA info, 345-6500 www.downtownchico.net
Chico is the oldest city name in Northern California. Originally, the Bidwells land was commonly referred to as Small Creek Ranch. The formal Spanish translation read Rancho Del Arroyo Chico or Ranch of the little masculine canyon. For convenience, residents nicknamed the town Chico. Tres Hombres (corner of First Street and Broadway) was formerly John Bidwells General Store, established in 1860. The Bidwells took great pride in beautifying the city. It is said that John Bidwell rode through Chico in his carriage occasionally stopping to plant trees for future generations to enjoy. He also shipped in tree seeds from Europe and South America to add to the diverse agriculture of the land and provide a tree canopy against the summer heat. Ringel Park, on the site of what had at one time been the nursery of John Bidwell, is located between Main & Broadway on First Street and is now a relief center for passengers on the Chico and Butte County bus systems. The park was dedicated in 1981 to Eugene A. Ringel, a citizen of Chico who was active in community and civic activities. On the south side of First is the Masonic Temple built in 1871. Childrens Park, (Broadway & First) given to the city of Chico in 1911, was dedicated to the children of the community by Annie Bidwell. Near the First Street entrance is a marker honoring the citizens of Chico who died in World War I. Bidwell Memorial Church, originally built in 1871 on the corner of Fourth Street and Broadway, was rebuilt at the First and Broadway location in 1909. The Madison Bear Garden (Second & Salem), formerly the Lusk Home and now a popular hangout with students, has enjoyed an interesting history. The home was built in 1883 by a prominent Chico lawyer. After his death in 1909, it was passed into the hands of the Native Daughters of the Golden West. They sold it to Grand American Faire in 1977. Madison Bear Garden contains hundreds and perhaps thousands of antiques. Chico Railroad Depot & Art Center, (450 Orange St.), was first built in 1892, after the 1869 depot was pulled down. It now serves as a small unattended station for Amtrak. The walls hold pictures of the two previous stations. The Art Center is adjacent to the waiting rooms and features exhibitions and classes.
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Bidwell-Sac. River State Park 12105 River Road 530-342-5185 E-mail: bidriv@norcal.parks.state.ca.us This park offers 243 acres of hiking, scenery, and activities. Fishing, boating, picnicking, wildlife watching, canoeing, rafting, kayaking, and inner-tubing can all be enjoyed. The park includes many areas. Big Chico Creek Riparian Area is known for its shad and salmon fishing, and is popular with birdwatchers, who enjoy great blue herons, egrets, hawks, ducks, and swallows, and with families, who enjoy a day on the beach. Irvine Finch River Access Area has a launch ramp, a 295-space parking lot for boat trailers, six enroute-style campsites for overnight RV camping, restrooms, and is the most popular place to begin a river-floating experience. Pine Creek day-use area has a large boat launch and parking lot. Indian Fishery day-use area features eight picnic sites and a 3/4-mile selfguided nature trail (great place to see pipevine swallowtail butterflies). The many picnic spots make this park an excellent spot for family reunions.
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USDA, Genetic Resource Center 2741 Cramer Lane 530-895-1176 Covered Bridge Gardens, National Daylily Display 1821 Honey Run Rd. 530-342-6661 The Plant Barn 406 Entler Ave. 530-345-3121 www.theplantbarn.com In 1904, some Chico residents deeded land to the USDA Agricultural Research Service. That was the beginning of the Plant Introduction Center where plants from all over the world were tried to see
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if they would grow here. Two of the more well-known are the pistachio, which was introduced around 1917, and the kiwi, which was introduced in 1934. The mother and father kiwi are still here at the center and are the oldest producing kiwi in the nation. The information gleaned from this center covers everything from producing anti-cancer drugs to improving watersheds, to producing seeds used in reforestation after fires, pest outbreaks, and logging activities. The center has a Nature Trail with picnic tables and benches located throughout, and you can pick up a selfguiding brochure, which will inform you of over 70 species youll see along the trail. Spring is a popular time to visit this official California Watchable Wildlife site, not only for the beautiful spring blossoms, but also to view migrating birds. I think Autumn is my favorite, thoughits hard to top their brilliant trees in all their Fall glory. But its June and the first half of July that you should visit the American Hemerocallis (Daylily) Society National Display Garden at Covered Bridge Gardens. It has been a display garden since 1986. The colors and sizes of the daylily blossoms are breathtaking, and they have nearly a thousand varieties. Another breathtaking sight is on view in November and December at the Plant Barn when 12,000 poinsettias put on their show. Wow!
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Whats more, youll discover a small town with a great deal of charm and civic pride, and one that is known for its high-achieving schools. Youll find three beautiful parksthe Louis Edwards Community Park has tennis courts and also contains the Dwight Brinson Swim Center with its much-used pool. The largest park is the Durham Community Park that includes a playground, ballfields, basketball court, and equestrian ring. Many large events are held in this venue including the Harvest Festival each September and a Spring Festival each May. Midway Park is where youll find ballfields. You can also see endangered exotic live animals in the Durham area. The Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation was established to promote an awareness of wildlife and their habitats. Youll see a bobcat, a mountain lion, leopards, tigers, lions, a serval, a caracal, an ocelot, as well as foxes, a wallaby, and an assortment of exotic birds and reptiles, including a Burmese Python.
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If youve done all you care to do in Chico and are headed out of town, we suggest that you head south about six miles to Durham. From mid-February to mid-March, its a lovely drive because of the almond orchards in bloom, and Blossom Tour maps/brochures are available at the Chamber office in Chico (3rd & Salem).
Some Gems Along the Way

Honey Run Covered Bridge Five miles east of Chico, Take the Skyway, turn left on Honey Run Rd. Colman (Centerville) Memorial Community Museum 13548 Centerville Rd. 530-893-9667 Hrs: 1-4 Weekends E-mail:ColmanMuseum@aol.com
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Built in 1894, the Honey Run Covered Bridge is the only three-level covered bridge in the nation, and its one of the few covered bridges left in California. All visitors should see it if theyre in the area, and it seems like they must because all the picnic tables
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were taken when we were there. Its also a great spot to go wading or swimming in the creek. Last one ins a hot tamale! A left turn at the bridge puts you on Centerville Road and on your way to some other gems. Youll discover the charming 1894 Centerville School and the adjoining museum. Colman Museum houses local Indian artifacts, including a beautiful basket collection, late 1800s mining equipment, including gold scales and ledgers from the many general stores, tools, and relics of the Civil War era. Theres also a display on the Centerville Powerhouse, the oldest in California. The old Centerville Cemetery is known for its historic headstones. The drive is nice since it offers a view of Butte Creek Canyon from the other side of the creek. The road turns to gravel, and about a mile past Centerville, it crosses a PG&E flume, popular for jogging and walking.
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Discover a Nugget or Two
Gold Nugget Museum 502 Pearson Rd. 530-8728722 www.goldnuggetmuseum.com Hours: Wed-Sun Noon-4 If you want to learn more of this areas history, the Gold Nugget should be your first stop. This museum was built from profits of the local Gold Nugget Days celebration held each April commemorating the discovery of the 54-pound nugget found in 1859, the largest ever found in North America, and Days of Living History in September. A new Maidu exhibit, an animated assay office, an old country store, a oneroom schoolhouse, and a walk-through mine are just a few of the things to see. The museum also has rotating exhibits which can include most anything, even iron toys. The museum grounds feature farm and mining equipment, a replication of an old West mining town, Nuggetville, a working blacksmith shop, gold panning sluices, an in-ground Maidu grinding rock, a covered bridge over the creek, a barbecue pit and a picnic area. Seven hundred varieties of tall, bearded irisevery color of the rainbow, plus black and bi colorscan be seen at Iris Spring. This awardwinning garden features a year-round stream, tall trees and seating areas to enjoy the picturesque setting. The peak bloom at this lovely hobby garden is around Mothers Day. Also featured here are three dozen peonies. This is proof that it is possible to garden with beautiful deer-resistant plants in spite of a deer herd numbering 28 or more.
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Paradise Pines Golf Course 13917 South Park Dr., Magalia 530-873-1111 9 Holes, 5,200 yards, Par 68 Lava Creek Golf Course 5325 Clark Rd., Paradise 530-872-GOLF (4653) 9 Holes, 4,400 yards, Par 34 If youre looking for the coolest place in Butte County in which to golf in the summer, youll want to head to Paradise. Located at a higher elevation, these courses are always cooler than any in the valley. Youll have a setting among the pine trees in which to play, and thats an atmosphere thats hard to beat. Both courses have a driving range, and Paradise Pines has a pro shop and a restaurant, if you work up an appetite while on the course.
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Iris Spring 122 Valley View Drive, Paradise, CA 95969 530-872-7771
86 Behold! Beautiful Butte Creek Canyon

Driving into Paradise on the Skyway from Chico offers some great views of Butte Creek Canyon, sometimes called the Little Grand Canyon by folks whove seen both. Or take Honey Run Road out of Paradise for views from another angle. Its a beautiful drive, and we suggest that you bring along a camera since theres one photo-op after another along this route.
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Paradise has many beautiful parks, most featuring lovely picnic areas. Coutolenc Park also offers an archery range, and Paul Byrne Park features a public pool and a duck pond. For magnificent canyon views, try Bille Parka favorite of hikers. The brand new Community Park is a popular venue for large activities and events, and features an interesting old railroad car. Call the park district for a schedule.
Ray Vindhurst 872-6805
Patty G. McKee 518-5155
Mike Metz 520-5858
Summer Gee 872-6827
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Ive died and gone to Paradise, is what many antique collectors say when visiting Paradises antique shops. From jewelry to glassware, lighting fixtures to furniture, and paintings to photographsjust about everything
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Fir Street Gallery & Gifts 6256 Skyway 530-872-8889 Made in Paradise Gift Shop & Gallery 7323 Skyway 530-872-3296 Paradise Art Center 5564 Almond St. 877-9356, 877-7402 (Saturdays) www.paradiseartwalk.com Stan McEtchin Metal Sculpture 70 Wayland Road, just off Neal 530-877-2695 More than just an art galley, Fir Street Gallery & Gifts features jewelry, specialty gifts, and home furnishings as well. Made in Paradise Gift Shop & Gallery is an integrated artists studio, gift shop and gallery. It is a great place to admire local artwork and unique handmade treasures. Made in Paradise is also part of a non-profit agency that serves adults with developmental disabilities, and all profits go to support this cause. As a teenager, Stan McEtchin worked in the shipyards as a welder and pipe fitter in Vancouver, British Columbia. He liked welding leftover metal into gizmos, and other people seemed to like the results. Stan moved to Paradise 20 years ago, after a stint in Seattle, Washington. At 80+ years young, Stan McEtchin is still making metal sculptures and gizmos. In fact, his property is lined with these fun creations. There are outer-space characters, flowers, animals, train engines, etc., and all are created with leftover metal in ingenious ways. In 2004, Stan joined with David Barta and fabricated the Ancestor Gates located at 20th Street Community Park in Chico. Youll want to see them, as well
as all the gizmos at Stans place. The Paradise Art Center is a teaching facility that also regularly mounts exhibits of local artwork. Its stimulating and fun to visit whether youre interested in purchasing or just want to view some lovely works. Or who knows, maybe youd like to sign up for a class.
The Paradise Art Walk is a special event held several times a year with over a dozen venues participating. Call or check the website listed above.
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Paradise Performing Arts Center 777 Nunneley Rd. Schedule: www.paradiseperformingarts.com Theatre on the Ridge P.O. Box 13 3735 Neal Rd. Schedule/Tickets: 530-877-5760 www.totr.org Paradise Performing Arts Center offers both local and national
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Paradise Lake Info, call Paradise Irrigation District, 530-877-4971 Whether you want to cast offshore in a boat or cast out your fishing line, Paradise Lake is a good place to do it. Hiking and picnicking are also available at this gorgeous and popular north ridge lake. The only boats allowed here are kayaks, canoes, inflatable boats, or rowboats with trolling motors only; so be prepared for a relaxing, peaceful time.
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Trail Listings Available at the Paradise Visitor Bureau 5550 Skyway, Suite A 530-877-9356 A good way to stay in shape and enjoy the flora and fauna at the same time is to take a walk along a nature trail. There are several hiking trails in and around Paradise that afford communion with nature and some outstanding scenery. If you need help identifying the birds youll see, stop in at the Paradise Public Library on Clark Road before you begin, and get a book to assist you. Butte Creek Trail is a favorite with many because of the fine views of the creek that it offers. Turn onto Doe Mill Road just past De Sabla Reservoir. The trailhead is on the left just after you cross the bridge. Spectacular!
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Clotilde Merlo Park, Stirling City 530-873-1658 This 20-acre park was dedicated in
1987 by Harry A. Merlo in memory of his mother, whose personal traits of common sense,
courage, and strength of purpose represent the working principles and philosophy he incorporated while Executive Vice-President of GeorgiaPacific and CEO and President of Louisiana-Pacific. Blacktail deer, grey squirrels, and many kinds of birds live among the ponderosa, sugar pine, incense cedar, white and Doug fir, black oak, quaking aspen, and manzanita found here. There are three large ponds, group and individual picnic areas, nature trails, horseshoe pits, a bocce court, and restrooms. A historical museum is planned for the future. This park was built to dignify the foreigners and pioneers who built the Diamond Match Lumber Co.
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Inskip Inn, Inskip, CA 95978 Stirling City Hotel, 16975 Skyway 530-873-0858 At 3,500 feet elevation, folks enjoy Stirling City year round. Its cool in the summer, and has snow in winter, which is fun for snowmobiling. We prefer visiting in the Spring to view the many waterfalls, or in the summer to escape the valley heat, but the area has become very popular with snowmobilers in the winter. In 1857 the first stage coach to travel over the Sierras took this route,
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and within a year there were 10 stores, 9 hotels, 7 saloons, and a few other businesses and homes. One of the original hotels, Kelly & Co., was destroyed by fire in 1868, and was rebuilt as Inskip, sitting at an elevation of 4,800 feet. One of the oldest buildings in the county, its on National
Register of Historic Places. It is not currently open to the public. Built in 1904, the Stirling City Hotel became a Bed & Breakfast in 1986. It has a fascinating history, and visitors especially enjoy the country store and great food. Their recipes are featured in the Best of the Best State Cookbook series, or you can purchase the cookbooks (the art in them is wonderful) Visit our Viewing Window! sold on the premises. See Heavenly Candies being made in Paradise! See Heavenly Candies being made in Paradise! Nature, history and great foodA We Ship ! hard combination to top!
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At one time Paradise was known as Californias apple center, and the first apple celebration here was in 1880 and was called the Harvest Home Festival. Through the years, the festival had many
names and in 1968 it became Johnny Appleseed Days. You can still visit an apple orchard that has producing trees that date back to the late 1800s. Since 1921 the Noble Orchards have been producing apples. Its still family run, and is the last of such farms on the Ridge. Seventeen varieties of apples are harvested from the now 30 acres and 20 acres of peaches and nectarines. Pies for the Johnny Appleseed Festival are made from Noble Orchard apples. History buffs will appreciate the 1932 fruit packing shed still in use today, and collectors will appreciate the original fruit labels (ones that were never put on those old wooden boxes). So whether you just want to purchase some quality apples or experience a little of the Ridge history, youll enjoy a visit to Noble Orchards.
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A Bit of Paradise History

Paradise Ridge first became a passageway from Oroville to Susanville and Nevada along the Pentz Road route. In what is now Paradise, the stagecoach followed the current Clark Road, joining the Oroville-Susanville Road near Magalia. Neal Road was originally a cattle road and later served the Durham-Chico area. Families settled on farms around the Ridge as early as 1853, cultivating crops and raising hogs. Early on, lumbering and livestock were the mainstays of the area. Farming the area began with an olive orchard on Clark Road, and at one time Paradise was known as Californias apple center, hence Johnny Appleseed Days each October. But it was the discovery of the largest gold nugget ever found in California that is responsible for the towns largest annual celebration, Gold Nugget Days, each April. The nugget, discovered in 1859, weighed 54 pounds in the rough, and from it came a refined 49.5 pounds of pure gold worth $10,960 at the time. Life in the pines is above the valley fog, and as in the 1800s, winter varies a great deal according to just exactly where you are in the area, as the following altitude numbers indicate. Altitude (feet above sea level): Paradise: 1,200-2,400 feet Magalia: 2,400-2,800 feet Stirling City: 3,600 feet Inskip: 4,800 feet Yes, to be sure, life in the pines is above the valley fog, but whether its below the snow or not depends on if youre in Paradise, Magalia, Stirling City or Inskip!
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Learn a Little or a Lot
Historical & Wildlife Museum Kentucky & Hazel Streets 530-530-846-3142 Housed in the same building as the Gridley Chamber of Commerce, this museum collects, preserves exhibits and interprets artifacts, photographs and other documents which pertain to the cultural heritage of Gridley and Butte County, including early rice farming and early orchards. Its collection is used primarily to educate and inform the general public about the people, places, and events of historical significance. Stop by. Youre bound to learn a little and maybe a lot!
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McCutcheon, who was 17 at the time, is believed to have been the first casualty of the bombing at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 while he served as a machine gunner on the foremast of the U.S.S. Maryland. Dedicated on Memorial Day, 1996, by retired Navy Admiral John Bitoff, the memorial was erected by V.F.W. Gridley Post 5731 and Biggs Post 3811 with the hope that future generations would Remember Pearl Harbor and defend America with that same devotion.
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Butte County Fairgrounds 199 East Hazel St. 530-846-3626 These 36 tree-shaded acres are home to the Butte County Fair every August, a fair that is known as one of the most outstanding examples of an oldfashioned county fair in the state. Flower, food, 4-H, & craft exhibits, livestock judging, country music, carnival, destruction derby, rodeo, and much more are at the fair. The fairgrounds also hosts dog shows, car shows, and RV rallys during the year. So, hi ho, why dont you grab your family and come to em all!
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First to Fall Memorial
Gridley-Biggs Cemetery 2023 Hwy 99 530-846-2537 This World War II Memorial honors all American veterans and carries the picture and story of area native Warren McCutcheon on the nine-foot tall black granite slab.
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Windfall of Waterfowl
Gray Lodge Wildlife Area 8 Miles Southwest of Gridley, Pennington/Almond Orchard Rds. 530-846-7505 Managed by the California Dept. of Fish and Game, its 9,182 acres are among the most extensively used seasonal wetlands in the Pacific Flyway. More than 80 miles of roads run through the area with more than 50 miles of trails available for hikers and bicyclists. Gray Lodge is an official California Watchable Wildlife site.
located near the Buttes, and the Indians called them the Spirit Mountains believing that their spirits went there after death. The Buttes were also an important lookout point for early pioneers and military scouts, and today are enjoyed by thousands who annually come to photograph or capture their beauty on canvas. Scenic drive markers direct motorists around the exterior of the Buttes.
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Year round you may observe several species of resident waterfowl, as well as a vast number of migratory passerines and shore birds. Many raptors, deer, and other wildlife are commonly observed in the area. Sandhill cranes and migratory waterfowl begin returning to the area in early fall. Waterfowl viewing is best from November through January. It is highly recommended you bring insect repellent and sunscreen for your comfort. Fishing is available until October.
Murals in Gridley Tree in Live Oak, south of Gridley on Hwy 99 There are only 55 trees identified in the nation as having been standing at the time of the signing of the Constitution. One of those, a Valley Oak, stands in Live Oak. Each tree identified by the LivingWitness Tree Program reflects a longterm commitment by local tree care professionals who provide life-time care. Co-sponsors of the Live Oak Tree are Arborists Scot Wineland of Chicos Wineland Walnuts, and Meg Burgin, of Live Oaks Domestique Tree and Garden Service. In 1997 Gridley initiated a mural program which has grown yearly. Theyre all well done, and if you stop by the Chamber of Commerce, theyll give you a map with exact locations.
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Gray Lodge Wildlife Area Oroville St. Wildlife Area Colusa Wildlife Area Oroville Visitors Center
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Sutter Buttes 2 miles from Gray Lodge Wildlife Area 530-634-6387 Privately owned; tours are available Formed one and a half to two and a half million years ago, the Sutter Buttes are the worlds smallest complete mountain range and can be seen for miles around. Many Maidu Indian villages were once
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We hope youll use 101 Things to Do In & Around Butte County on a regular basis if youre a resident, and that it will be your guide to whats what if youre a visitor. For brochures of attractions,
maps of hiking and biking trails (as well as mural locations) and lists of activities and events, we also hope youll utilize our countys many other resources listed in the next column. Youll soon realize that this county is blessed with a larger variety of opportunities for fun and growth than most any place we know. Treasures abound!
QUICK RESOURCES Chambers of Commerce

Chico: 3rd & Salem 530-891-5556, 800-852-8570 www.chicochamber.com Gridley: 613 Kentucky St., 530-846-3142 www.gridleyareachamber.com Oroville: 1789 Montgomery 530-538-2542, 800-655-GOLD www.orovillechamber.net www.lakeoroville.net Paradise: 5550 Skyway, 530-877-9356 www.paradisechamber.com
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1586 Hwy 99, Gridley (530) 846-3043 5791 Clark Rd, Paradise (530) 877-0877
Biggs: 464-A B St. 530-868-5724 Chico: 1108 Sherman 891-2761 Durham: 2545 Durham-Dayton Hwy 530-343-4094 Gridley: 299 Spruce 530-846-3323 Oroville: 1820 Mitchell 538-7641 Paradise: 5922 Clark 530-872-6319 Paradise Genealogy Society: 5587 Scottwood 877-2330 Chico: Durham:
Parks & Recreation Departments

545 Vallombrosa, 530-895-4711 www.chicorec.com 9447 Midway, 530-345-1921 www.durhamrec.com 685 Kentucky, 530-846-3264 www.gridley.ca.us 1200 Myers, 530-533-2011 www.frrpd.com 6626 Skyway 530-872-6393 www.paradiseprpd.com
A BIT OF GRIDLEY HISTORY

The town of Gridley was named after its founder and earliest landowner, George W. Gridley. He was born in the state of New York and later moved with his parents to Galena, Illinois. In 1850 he attempted to drive sheep and cattle across the plains to California. He lost the animals, but arrived safely himself and settled in this area. As early as 1852, he was prospering in the stock business, and with ten thousand dollars profit, he returned to Illinois. Again he started back to California with a large herd of sheep. This time, six hundred survived. That was enough to give George Gridley his start in the sheep raising business. He prospered in this venture, and his home ranch consisted of some 960 acres located west of Gridley. He married Helen Orcutt in Illinois, and she joined him in California in 1855. The Gridleys had ten children. Mr. Gridley died at the home ranch in 1881, Mrs. Gridley twenty years later. Descendants of the Gridley family are still in the area today. With the decline of mining, agriculture became a more stable and attractive business in the 1860s. The Central Pacific Railroad laid tracks from Oregon to Chico in 1865. The railroad completed its path to Gridley in 1870, and that is when the community of Gridley began to form. The principal products from the Gridley area were wool and sheep. Orchards, field crops and cattle would soon follow. In 1896, the Hunt Cannery was established and became one of the largest peach canning operations in the world. It now operates as the Tri Valley Growers. The first home and store in Gridley were built by L. C. Stone in 1874. Stone served as postmaster, the train depot and express agent, as well as a merchant. Wells Fargo & Co. opened its office in 1871 and soon other businesses followed suit. Two large fires, one in 1884 and one in 1891, destroyed much of the original business district. The district rallied and rebuilt around 1900. Much of the historic downtown district remains. Silk Stocking Row, the many well-preserved turn-of-the-century homes on Hazel Street, was so named because during the Depression, the only women who could afford silk stockings lived in these large Hazel Street homes. More of Gridleys history can be seen in the Gridley Museum at the Chamber of Commerce, 613 Kentucky St.
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Butte County Rich in Treasures

Gridley Area .76-78

Performing & Fine Arts

Quick Resources ....... 78

Discover Chico State

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Recipient of the Best Upgrade / Redevelopment Community in the United States

Olive Hill Manufactured Home Community

Family Built, Owned & Operated

Fred & JoAnn Ercolini, Managers

2921 Wyandotte Avenue Oroville, CA 95966 ohmhc@digitalpath.net

What to do ..................When ........................Where........

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..................from Here to There in Butte County

Ongoing Weekly Events

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Get the Big Picture

Walk Across Californias First Suspension Bridge

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Great Camping & the Best Fishing in the State

Want Wind or Speed?

Videos on Request at the Lake Oroville Visitors Center

PARK & NATURALIST VIDEOS

Orovilles Salmon Festival & Bounty of Butte County

For an extensive list of community events visit www.orovillechamber.net

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Relive a Love Story

Catch the 49er Spirit

Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Chain Drug Store Pharmacies.

GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY

GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY

ROBERTS DRUG STORE

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Know Another Culture

Oroville Chinese Temple & Garden 1500 Broderick St., 530-538-2496

Performing Arts Center

OROVILLE STATE THEATRE

Silent Movie Matinee

Songs, Dances & More

SILENTS AT THE STATE

The Gold Rush

The Fable of Cupid & Psyche

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Vickie Houghton Cell: 990-0510

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CALL FOR A LIST OF FORECLOSURES

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Home & Auto Mobile Homes Flood & Umbrella

Boats & Watercraft RVs

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Life and Health

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