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March Business Tranings

• QuickBooks Online – 2 Weeks Series.

Tuesday Mornings, March 3, & 10, 2020,  8:30am – 11:30am,

$50 per person prepaid; $60 at the door; Chico

• New Venture Series for Start-Up Businesses - 4 Weeks Series.

Wednesday Mornings, March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2020, 9:00am – 11:00am, FREE, Gridley

• ServSafe Food Safety Training & Certification,

Thursday, March 5, 2020,  9:00am – 5:00pm,

$120 per person prepaid (includes book); $80 per person prepaid (no book), Chico

 •  Employee or Independent Contractor Seminar.  

Thursday, March 19, 2020,  9:00am – 12:00pm, FREE, Chico.

  
•  Pricing Your Products & Services to Maximize Profit.

Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 9:00am – 11:00am, FREE, Red Bluff
 

For training registrations and detailed descriptions of our trainings, please email, call, or log onto our website.
http://www.buttecollegesbdc.com

CAREER FAIR INFORMATION

Career & Internship Fair

Wednesday, April 8, 2020, 10 am – 2 pm CANCELLED
BMU Auditorium, Employer fee: $400
Empoyers Register here

CSUC CAREER CENTER
https://www.csuchico.edu/careers/employers/career-fair-information/index.shtml

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Four FREE Workshops

When: June 4th.

Time: Lunch Served at 11:45 AM | Workshops 12-1

Where: African American Family & Cultural Center | 3300 Spencer Ave. Oroville, CA 95966

Our one our workshops are intended to jump start your Leadership thinking process preparing you for the 2020 Business climate.

1. How To Get the Best Out of Your Staff/ March 5th
2. Retail: How to Compere with Internet Retailers/ March 26th
3. The Top Skills Needed for the Hosputality Industry (Hotel/Restaurant) / May 21st
4. Ways to earn respect from Your Employees/ June4th

Who should attend: Business Owners and other Leaders. Leaders provide direction, make decisions, and solve problems. Leadership is not the limited to Owners. In our fast- moving, increasingly interdependent business enviroment, every company need leaders at every level.

Sessions will be conducted by Michael DaRe, Leadership Coach

SEATING LIMITED: Call to reserve Your Spots. (530) 538-2542

Youth for Change & Quota International Presents: PROM PROJECT

FREE prom attire for students in need! Dresses, suits, shoes, and more!

When: March 30th- April 3rd - 3-5:30PM  CANCELLED

           April 4th 10AM-2PM

Where: Cottonwood Estates Recreation Room 2300 5th Ave, Oroville, CA

Questions? Contact Emily (530)303-7042

When: Tuesday, March 31st

Where: Holiday Inn Express, 2810 Main Street, Red Bluff

Time: 9AM-11AM

Cost: Free!

A lot of businesses do not understand how to price their products and/or services. Understanding your cost, expenses and income is key to any business success.

In this training you will learn how to make money for you by making sure you have the proper price for YOUR product or service. The trainer, Ronn Van Dusen will show you how to use fixed & variable costs, materials, labor and overhead costs on your pricing strategies to meet your profit requirements; track results based on outcome and measureable goals; and develop sales forecasts to increase profit.

To Register: please log onto our website, complese one form per attendee and drop in the mail or fax to NEC Small Business Development Center at Butte College - 2480 Notre Dame Blvd, Chico CA 95928 Phone: (530)895-9017 Fax: (530)566-9851

For training registrations and detailed descriptions of our trainings, please email, call, or log onto our website at www.buttecollegesbdc.com. 

Please also contact us, or log onto our website for any business assistance and information that you may need including our FREE One-on-One Business Consulting Services.  We are currently also providing one-on-one business consulting in Paradise and Gridley by Appointments Only.

We appreciate you taking the time to review our training schedule below, and look forward to your participation.

March Trainings

• Assembly Bill 5/ABC Test – Employment Status Seminar. Thursday, March 19, 2020,  9:00am – 12:00pm, FREE, Chico.
• Pricing Your Products and Services To Maximize Profit. Tuesday, March 31, 2020,  9:00am – 11:00am, FREE, Red Bluff.

2^nd Quarter Trainings

April Trainings

• New Venture Series for Start-Up Businesses - 4 Weeks Series. Thursday Mornings, April 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2020, 8:30am – 10:30am, $50 per person prepaid; $60 at the door, Chico.
• Export Marketing, Logistics, and Finance Training.  Wednesday, April 29, 2020,  9:00am – 3:00am, $50 per person prepaid; $60 at the door, Chico.

May Trainings

• QuickBooks Desktop – 3 Weeks Series. Tuesday, May 5, 12, & 19, 2020,  8:30am – 11:00am, $120 per person prepaid; $130 at the door, Chico.
• Restaurant Management Training. Wednesday, May 6, 2020,  8:30am – 4:30pm, $50 per person prepaid; $60 at the door, Chico.
• ServSafe Food Safety Training & Certification. Thursday, May 7, 2020,  9:00am – 5:00pm, $120 per person prepaid (includes book); $80 per person prepaid (no book), Chico.
• The Basics of Commercial Leasing. Thursday, May 14, 2020,  8:30am – 9:30am, FREE, Paradise.

June Trainings

• Basic Sales & Use Tax/Tax Return Preparation Workshop. Tuesday, June 2, 2020, 9:00am – 11:15am, FREE, Gridley.
• The Basics of Commercial Leasing. Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 9:00am – 10:00am, FREE,  Red Bluff.

Feather Falls Brewign Company- 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville
Doors 6:00pm-9:00pm

Early Bird ticket sales for our Oroville Chamber Annual Dinner.  CANCELLED
The dinner will be held on April 2 and we will go over what the Chamber has been doing for Oroville over the last year.

Presale Tickets $40 person (until Feb 19)
Regular tickets $50 person

REGISTER
https://mms.orovillechamber.biz/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=OROV&evid=52587227

When: POSTPONED

Where: Colusa County Fairgrounds (Festival Hall)

Dinner / Dance / Auction / Open Bar / Auction and Raffle

Little League Hall of Frame Ceremony:

    Price:

          20 and Under: $25 per person

          21 and Over: $50 per person (drinks included)

For more information or to purchase tickets call: Heather Nall (530)701-8997 OR Seyah Baird (530)990-1873

Presented by United Way of Northern California

When: POSTPONED

Where: Riverbend Park 50 Montgomery St., Oroville, CA

Pre-Register at: www.norcalunitedway.org

UWNC has set up a Coronavirus Fund. To donate, visit www.norcalunitedway.org

For more information: Email Desiree Gonzalez dgonzalez@norcalunitedway.org OR Call (530)809-4295

Staring: Lindsay Ell & King Calaway

When: Wednesday April 8 CANCELLED, NEW DATE PENDING

Time: 5:30- 10pm

Where: The Five30 Event Center | 1104 J St., Marysville, CA 95901

Maranatha Volunteers International is calling all handy helpers!! We paln to build 250 more sheds for those living within the Camp Fire burn scar. Come for half a day or several days! We NEED you! Come register at Paradise Adventist Academy and then walk across the street to Paradise Adventist Chuch to get working! If you plan on spending the night, we have cots and foam mattresses and FREE MEALS for volunteers!

• Breakfast at 7am, Lunch at 12pm, Dinner at 5pm
• Tools are welcome but not necessary
• Did we mention meals are provided for volunteers?!
• If you're unable to volunteer, donations may be sent to the Paradise Adventist Church Office: PO Box 1266 Paradise, CA 95967

When: POSTPONED

Where: 5720 Academy Dr. Paradise, CA 95969

Time: Build days are Sunday - Friday

Contact: Garrison @ (707)694-4521 OR Joelle @ (530)8775241

Available for all new parents, pregnant mothers and parents of children 5yrs old or under.

When: Orland, Monday's 5-6 pm

           Willows, Wednesday's 5-6 pm

Where: Orland, Orland Student & Family Resource Center. 201 Mill St.

            Willows, First 5 Glenn County- Nurturing Nest. 1035 W. Wood St.

Have you been dreaming of going to college or furthering your education? Need help with finances or schoolbooks?

If you are over age 17 and live in Tehama County, you could be eligible for a scholarship.

Apply for a Community Crafters of tehama Scholarship, sponsored by Tehama Together.

Now through June 15, 2020 for the 2020-2021 school year.

https://communitycraftersoftehama.org

Center for Communication Disorders

SAT, MAY 2 | 10 AM–2 PM

AYMER J. HAMILTON BUILDING AT CSU, CHICO

(Behind Bidwell Mansion Visitor Center)

Free speech, language, voice, hearing, and cognition screenings will be provided to community members of all ages by CSU, Chico’s Communication Sciences and Disorders graduate students. Food and games will be provided.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

MORE INFORMATION: 530-898-5871, www.facebook.com/cmsdcsuchico/

When: Saturday May 2, 2020

Time: Parade starts at 10 AM

Two great Chico Traditions are coming together for one Great Chico Event! A whole day of fun for the whole family! The Pioneer Day Parade, The You Know You're From Chico Reunion with Live Music, Arts & Crafts, food and more fun can shake a stick at!

FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/chicopioneerdayparade

WEBSITE

http://chicopioneerdayparade.com

Feather Falls Casino Show ’n Shine | May 8, 12pm-7pm (9am parking)

300-500 cars
Free entry
Poker Walk , Free t-shirts.
Feather Falls Casino Parking Lot
The annual Oroville Gold Rush Show N’ Shine car show includes hot rods, food trucks, a beer garden, and Live DJ. Free Admission.

Oroville Gold Rush Car Show | May 9, 8am-4pm (parking at 6am)
$15 entry
goodie bags, dash plaques, live band. + motorcycles
car show participants Raffling 60" LED flat screen.
Contact: Oro Dam Cruisers (530) 533-4001 or LouPlaster@gmail.com

Miss Oro Dam Cruiser contest, Ages 15-25, $15 entry, winner announced at 12pm.
poodle skirt or Rosie Riveter attire.
https://www.visitoroville.com/feather-fiesta-days.html

Always Looking for new members - every 3rd Wed. 7pm Senior Center downtown Oroville.

Benefits these local organizations:
Church of the Nazerene (#CampFire), Axiom, SPCA, Healing Horses, HS cheerleading, HS football, LP/OHS Safe Grad Night, Handy Riders, Veterans programs, Oroville Rescue Mission, Salvation Army, Salvation Army Fill the trailer Tri-Counties Bank, Oroville, Chico, Red Bluff.
 

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Terry Ashe Park on the Skyway

The Paradise Chocolate Fest is the place to indulge your love of all thing chocolate! The Fest features Chocolate Candy Land where you can dip into decadence at the chocolate fountain or visit chocolate booths and professional Chocolatiers with countless chocolate delicacies, desserts, confections and scoops of yummy ice cream for sale.

Fest highlights include Art in the Park; All About Books book festival; Craft & Commercial Vendors; Chocolate, Beer & Wine Tasting garden and an all-day Musical Tribute to Paradise.

Chocolate Fest Kidz-Zone features Green Scene interactive Learning and Play stations; Make & Take Art & Crafts; Inflatable Bounce House, Super Slide & Bungee Run; Storybook Reading; Demonstrations and more.
Special events throughout the day include a Chocolate Pancake Breakfast; Chocolate Cuisine Challenge; Chocolate Pie and Ice Cream Eating Contests and much more Fun for all ages!

Admission - $5.00 • Children 4 & Under Free.
Admission Includes - Free Chocolate Samples! Free Chocolate Pie & Ice Cream Eating Contests!
Free Kidz-Zone Bounce House & Super Slide, Carnival Games, Crafts & Prizes!
Musical Concerts & Demonstrations! Free Raffle Prizes!

For More Information - call 530 342-4896 or info@chocolatefest.us

WEBSITE

https://chocolatefest.us

May 12th, 5pm-9pm
The Handle Bar - 2070 E 20th Street #160, Chico

Each restaurant has pledged to donate 15% of the sales to Butte Humane Society.
We are currently recruiting 2020 Supper Club hosts. If you are a restaurant who would like to be involved and make a difference in the community, please contact Mandy McClaine at 530.343.7917 x 107 or via [email]. You can also fill out our [online form], and we will reach out to you!

StingRayz Marina PRESENTS: Memorial Day Jam Festival on the River at the Rayz

When: May 23,24, 25

Where: 23000 Cranmore Rd. Knights Landing

Celebrating 20 YEARS on the River at the Rayz on the BIG Stage!

Backline & Sound provided Plug n' Play!

ATTENTION TO ALL Musicians that have ever preformed on the BIG Stage at the StingRayz Beach Boardwalk over the last 20 years! Are you still in a band? Have a new band? Need to get the band back together?.. or just playing solo? It doesn't matter! We invite you to grace us once more on the BIG Stage!

Contact Johnny Rodriguez by FB messenger www.facebook.com/johnny.rodriguez.969 or by email johnnyrod5434@gmail.com

When: May 24th, 2020

Time: 7:30am - 2pm

Where: Chico Elks Lodge #423 1705 Manzanita Ave., Chico, CA

FREE RIDE IN BIKE SHOW

Open to all VENDORS:

• $30 Space PrePaid
• $35 at Gate
• Vendor Setup 7am
• PayPal accepted @ gm195029@gmail.com

NO HOST BAR BY THE ELKS

For more information call or text Gordon Matthews (530)570-5136 OR gm195029@gmail.com

OR Visit us on Facebook at Ishi Chapter, Antique Motorcycle Club of America

Sycamore Field, Bidwell Park - one mile - Woodland Ave, Chico, California 95928
8:30am-11:30am RESCHEDULED MAY 30

Early Bird Registration Until March 1st. Starting March 2nd, Shirt prices will increase.

The Yellow Door hosts the 9th Annual Chico Walks for Autism. This event includes a 3-mile walk, music, complimentary BBQ (to be confirmed), and a family carnival and vendor fair hosted in partnership with Little Red Hen!
This is your opportunity to show your support for individuals with autism in our community and their families. This is our 9th annual event and in the past eight years, we have raised over $100,000 to give back to the community.

Vendor booth, sensory activities center, live music and food trucks. Packet pickup will be at LRT the Thursday and Friday afternoons before the walk.

REGISTER
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chico-walk-for-autism-2020-tickets-89436546117?aff=erelexpmlt

YELLOW DOOR
https://www.yellowdoorchico.com

FACEBOOK / TICKETS
https://www.facebook.com/events/599036694243862/

When: Saturday, May 30th

Where: Clear Creek Sports Club, Corning, CA

Registration: Begins at 8am

• Bring your Shotgun & 100 Shells
• 5 - Person Teams @ $75/person
• BBQ Lunch will be provided after shoot
• Awards and Raffle Prizes, including a Gun Raffle

When: June 6

Time: 9am- 1pm

Where: Glenn County Transfer Station West end of County Road 33, Near Artois

FREE drop- off!

• For passenger truck or car tires WITHOUT RIMS
• NO CHARGE to rresendents of Glenn County
• Nor more then nine tired per resendent will be accepted
• For a Transportation Exempation to carry up to 20 tires, please call Glenn County Enviromental Health at 530-934-6102
• NO TIRES FROM WASTE TIRE GENERATING BUSINESSES
• Glenn County Landfill reserves the right to stop accepting tires for free disposal at any time, with or without notice.

June 9th, 5pm-9pm
Farm Star Pizza - 2359 Esplanade, Chico

Each restaurant has pledged to donate 15% of the sales to Butte Humane Society.
We are currently recruiting 2020 Supper Club hosts. If you are a restaurant who would like to be involved and make a difference in the community, please contact Mandy McClaine at 530.343.7917 x 107 or via [email]. You can also fill out our [online form], and we will reach out to you!

When: Saturday, June 20, 2020 9am to 2pm

Where: 1485 Lincoln St. at the Old Courthouse Park across from the Ehmann Home

Admission: FREE

The Butte County Olive Festival is a fundraiser for the Butte County Historical Society. We have been celebrating the Olive for 10 years. There will be Olive Oil, Olive samples and sales. Food trucks. An expanded Farm Product, Artisan and craft faire. There will be the history of the Olive in Butte County and Freda Ehmann Dispay. Along with Ehmann Home Tours.

August 4th, 2pm-10pm
The Lost Dutchman Taproom - 3219 Esplanade, Chico

Each restaurant has pledged to donate 15% of the sales to Butte Humane Society.
We are currently recruiting 2020 Supper Club hosts. If you are a restaurant who would like to be involved and make a difference in the community, please contact Mandy McClaine at 530.343.7917 x 107 or via [email]. You can also fill out our [online form], and we will reach out to you!

When: Saturday, September 19th, 2020

Time: 10am-10pm

Where: Degarmo Park

Relay For Life of Butte County is gearing up for its annual 12-hour Relay For Life Fundraising event for cancer awareness and research. The theme of this year's event is "Lights, Camera, Relay For A Cure" and will feature Hollywood-themed laps and activities. Our Survivors will be our honorary guests and Stars of the event.

SAVE THE DATE!

When: Saturday, October 10, 2020

Food/ Craft Vendors, Car Enthusiasts & Participants: Corning's Annual Olive Festival & Car Show

For more information contact: Corning Chamber of Commerce (530)824-5550 OR info@corningcachamber.org

Oct 13th, 5pm-close
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. - 1075 E 20th Street, Chico

Each restaurant has pledged to donate 15% of the sales to Butte Humane Society.
We are currently recruiting 2020 Supper Club hosts. If you are a restaurant who would like to be involved and make a difference in the community, please contact Mandy McClaine at 530.343.7917 x 107 or via [email]. You can also fill out our [online form], and we will reach out to you!

CAREER FAIR INFORMATION

Local Job Fair
Wednesday, September 2, 2020, 3-6 p.m., BMU Auditorium

Registration TBA

Engineering Technical Career Fair
Thursday, September 17, 2020, 12:30-4:30 p.m., BMU Auditorium

Registration TBA

Business Career Fair
Wednesday, September 23, 2020, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., BMU Auditorium

Registration TBA

Grad School Info Day
Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., BMU Auditorium

Registration TBA

Ag Career & Internship Fair
Wednesday, October 21, 2020, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., University Farm Pavilion

Registration TBA

Career & Internship Fair
Wednesday, November 4, 2020, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., BMU Auditorium

Registration TBA

CSUC CAREER CENTER
https://www.csuchico.edu/careers/employers/career-fair-information/index.shtml

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Vitalant Monthly Blood Drives [LINK]

NEW BLOOD DRIVE LOCATIONS ADDED.

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Vitalant Chico Center
555 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico

Monday  8:15am-2:00pm
Tuesday  12:00pm-6:00pm
Wednesday  9:00am-2:00pm
Thursday  12:00pm-5:00pm
Friday  7:30am-2:00pm
Saturday  8:00am-1:00pm

Sunday 7:00am-12:00pm  UPDATED

Azad’s Martial Arts Family Center is offering a series of self-defense classes for all adults in our community called Personal Defense Training (PDT). 
FIRST-TIME ADULT PDT is entirely FREE* and open to the general public.  PDT is designed to make students and the public more aware, prepared, and ready for any hostile situation anywhere.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: [LINK]

1-800-273-TALK

www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Where: Orland Library Meeting Room

Come in and try out Vive virtual reality. They have many different programs to choose from. All ages welcome. 17 and under do need parents permission. Limit 20 minutes per person per day. You can call ahead of time and reserve a time slot at (530) 865-1640.

The Las Plumas- Oroville Alliance band is making a trip across the country to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City!

The band performed in 2018 in Seattle and the band instructor, Michael Walker, said they won the top overall band title out of 67 other programs. they earned the privilege of performing on stage at Carnegie Hall.

The bands performance at Carnegie Hall is on April 11th and so far they have raised $50,000 raised of their $210,000 goal.

Donations for the band can be dropped off at Las Plumas or Oroville High Schools or can be mailed to:

LPO Band Boosters- PO Box 1455 Oroville, CA 95965

CHICO

Morning Farmers Market, Wednesday | year-round
Chico Wednesday morning farmers market! year-round
Come see what's fresh EVERY Wednesday 7:30am-1pm in the North Valley Plaza Parking lot on Pillsbury Road.

https://chicofarmersmarket.com

Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/ChicoCertifiedFarmersMarket/
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Morning Farmers Market, Saturday | year-round
Come see what's fresh EVERY Saturday 7:30am-1pm – rain or shine. Wall & East 2nd Streets, Downtown Chico Municipal Parking Lot

https://chicofarmersmarket.com

Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/ChicoCertifiedFarmersMarket/

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Downtown Thursday Night Market | April 6 - Sept 26

Explore Downtown Chico’s Thursday Night Market weekly  6:00-9:00pm on Broadway from 2nd to 5th Streets and enjoy special events in the Downtown Plaza.

WEBSITE:
https://www.downtownchico.com/event-thursday-night-market_16.htm

PARADISE

Morning Farmers Market, Tuesday | May 15 - Oct 8  UPDATED
Paradise Tuesday morning Farmers Market in the Alliance Church parking lot at 6491 Clark Rd.
We will be here every Tuesday 7:30am-12pm. Come see what's fresh!

https://chicofarmersmarket.com

Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/ChicoCertifiedFarmersMarket/

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OROVILLE

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Morning Farmers Market, Saturday | May 14 – Oct 19
New Location: Dove's Landing 2600 Oro Dam Blvd.
7:30am-12:00pm

GRIDLEY

Gridley Farmers Market, Tuesday | May 16 - Aug 15 UPDATED

Daddo Park- Virgina & Hazel Streets, downtown Gridley. 5:00pm-8:00pm
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GridleyFarmers/

CORNING

ARBUCKLE

Arbuckle Certified Farmers Market, Wednesday | June - August
In downtown Arbuckle. The Market is held Wednesday evenings from 5:00-7:00 and is hosted by the Arbuckle Revitalization Committee. The Market features locally grown fruit, vegetables, nuts, eggs, flowers, olive oil, meat and crafts. It also features a weekly bbq dinner. For more information on this Market, please contact: mary@wiseacrefarm.org, or visit https://www.colusacountygrown.org/Farmers%20Markets.html

COLUSA

Colusa Certified Farmers Market, Thursday | June - Sept
Veterans Memorial Park- Located on 10th and Market Streets. The Market is held on Thursday evenings from 4:00-7:00pm and is hosted by the Colusa County Chamber of Commerce. The Market features fruit, vegetables, nuts, eggs, flowers, crafts and fresh mushrooms from Colusa’s own Premier Mushrooms. For more information on this Market, please contact: diazdrive@gmail.com
https://www.colusacountygrown.org/Farmers%20Markets.html

RED BLUFF

Red Bluff Saturday Certified Farmers' Market | year-round

8:00am to 12:30pm, Home Depot, 100 Main Street.

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Red Bluff Certified Farmers' Market, Wednesday | June - Sept

5:00pm to 8:00pm 633 Washington Street and Pine Streets, downtown

Kids Activities 5:30-7:30PM every Wednesday

Contact: 100 Main St/PO Box 850, Red Bluff, CA 96080 | P 530 527-6220 | F 530 527-2908

info@redbluffchamber.com

Want to be a vendor? Obtain a vendor application online at www.redbluffchamber.com

WILLOWS

Willows Community Market | June 2- August 26

8am- 11am Saturdays 811 N. Humboldt St, Tractor Supply Parking Lot

Contact: Willows Chamber of Commerce if interested in being a vendor (530) 934-8150

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Butte County Search & Rescue - to provide a professional, large scale response to missing person's cases, with the ultimate goal of finding the missing person(s) alive.

If you would like to become a part of our team - we are always recruiting for new members. Our next General meeting is May 14th, please plan on attending, and see if becoming a member of our team is a good fit for you.

Butte County Search & Rescue are funded entirely by donations. These funds will help us "keep the lights on", and insures that we will be there the next time our community needs us.

FACEBOOK | http://www.facebook.com/BCSAR
WEBSITE | http://www.buttesar.org
YOU TUBE | http://www.youtube.com/user/buttesar

DONATE TO BUTTE COUNTY SEARCH & RESCUE

http://www.buttesar.org/donate/

The Butte County Fire Safe Council will help you reduce the fuel on your property and make your homestead more defensible thru licensed contractors at NO COST to you. 

Contact BCFSC at (530)762-9717 or jimh@buttefiresafe.net 

Get your landowner agreement now! 

Resource you need all in one location. updated daily. [LINK]

Learn TNR and get the feral cat problem in your neighborhood under control.

Sponsor a feral cat today by donating $55! Contributions can be mailed to: Gridley Animal Control, 685 Kentucky St. Gridley.

CALL: dial 211 to speak with a community resource specialist and get connected to FREE and low-cost services. Confidential, Free, Multilingual

TEXT your zip code to 898211

Website: http://www.Butte211.org

Basic Needs, Children Parenting Family services, Health Insurance, health & Dental Care, Transporation, Employment & Job Training programs, Alcohol & Drug treament, Nutrition programs, Utilities Payment assistance, Counseling & Support services, Recreational activities, Veteran services

SPONSORED BY: BCAG | First 5 Bute county | California Health Collaborative | Fran Watters & Mary Anne Houx Children's Fund | NVCF

For Fire Hazard Reduction:

1. Call the BCFSC at (530) 877-0984 

2. The Chipper Program operates from the end of the fire season, typically in November, through May 15 

3. How to stack rows for the Chipper Program: 

    - Stack cut brush and limbs in a row within five feet of the road or driveway edge.  Stack with the ends facing toward the road or driveway. 

    - Rows should be stacked no more than four feet high.

    - Keep mud, rocks, roots, and rootballs out of the rows.

    - Keep poison oak out of the rows. 

    - Locate the rows so the truck and chipper can easily access them; no off-road locations allowed.

4. Please note that the chipper material will not be hauled away. 

5. The Chipper Program does not provide chipping for orchard material or timber harvest material. 

6. Limds end up to eight inches diameter and not more then 10 feet in length may be chipped.  

https://www.buttefiresafe.net/

Burned area restoration work. Terra Fuego Fuels Crew. Low-cost assistance for lands affected by the Camp fire:

- Brush cutting and chainsaw work for fire victims,

- Improvement of burned or partially burned areas,

- Reduction of standing dead material,

- Limitations of felling to < 10" diamenter trees,

- Some restrictions apply.

Cost $250. / Day fora 6-Person Fuels Crew.

for more informatuion  info@terrafuego.org  |  530 899-8399

Terra Fuego is a nonprofit 501c(3), have supported frie prevention and training in California since 2011. Providing nationally recognized training for underemployed residents in Butte County and manage landscape prescribed fire and forest improvement projects. http://www.terrafuego.org  or Instagram @terra_fuego

In the event of a disaster or emergency, Butte County Animal Control, Butte County Public Health Department and the North Valley Animal Disaster Group have established an animal disaster plan. Evacuation services and animal sheltering may be available for families who are unable to return to their homes or are temporarily unable to provide for their animals in the midst of a disaster.

Animal Disaster Preparedness Brochure [PDF]
https://www.buttecounty.net/Portals/21/Animals/Resources/AnimalDisasterBrochure.pdf

Checklist for Your Pets:
• Sturdy leash, collar with ID tag and carriers
• Muzzles for dogs
• Grooming supplies
• Paper towels and wipes
• Food, water and medicine for 1 week
• Non-spill bows, can opener and plastic lid
• Sanitation supplies including litter and box if applicable
• Photos of your pet for reunification
• Crate with bedding
• Emergency contact phone numbers, including vet
• License and vaccination records
• Pet first aid kit and handbook
• Water spray bottle in warmer climates
• Other; portable fencing, treats
 

WEBSITE:
https://www.buttecounty.net/ph/Animals/Emergencies-Preparedness.aspx

FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1023687877714534/

Registration Now Open

1 - ON - 1 lessons 

30 minute classes

$25

Spots Open for Saturdays 9am - 1pm

call DRPD (Druham Recreation & Park District)  for more info

530-345-1921

We have been challenged this year like no other and we are grateful for all of you who helped Habitat build affordable housing for our communities. Our long-term planning has begun and we are collaborating with others in our county to be sure that affordable housing remains a top priority.
Your help in the past has made a significant difference to so many people.

DONATE

https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=96e531

Three major philanthropic initiatives supporting the Camp Fire relief effort have joined forces to create the Butte Strong Fund — a partnership that will work to provide a roadmap for recovery. Organizations are encouraged to apply for grants in these areas: Housing | Children & Youth Services | Health and Wellness | Education | Community Development | Business Recovery
Visit  http://www.buttestrongfund.org
 

The Butte Strong Fund is a partnership of the North Valley Community Foundation (NVCF), Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and the Aaron Rodgers NorCal Fire Recovery Fund. Representatives from each organization will work together throughout the long-term process to identify and fund local recovery organizations.

Thousands of people donated roughly $25 million for Camp Fire relief to the NVCF.

APPLY FOR FUNDING (Organizations only)
http://buttestrongfund.org/apply-for-funding/

Tax-deductible donations can be sent to Butte Strong Fund, 240 Main St., Suite 260, Chico, CA 95928 or by visiting  http://www.nvcf.org  and clicking Donate.The North Valley Community Foundation (NVCF) uses just 1 percent of donations to put a small dent in the cost of processing, documenting, vetting grant applications and, most important, distributing funds to the people who need it.

In response to the tragic events surrounding the recent camp fires in Paradise and surrounding areas, E-Center would like to raise awareness for all families of our various free of charge services.  E-Center’s Head Start programs offer no-cost early childhood development services to income eligible families with infants, toddlers and pre-school age children. Our program focuses on preparing your children for kindergarten, while providing comprehensive services including nutritious meals, health screenings and services for the family. In addition, 10% of Head Start slots are allocated to children with special needs. E-Center offers home base, full day, extended day and part-day options in Yuba, Sutter, and Butte Counties. Call 530-741-2995 to schedule your appointment or visit  http://www.ecenter.org  for more information. 

E Center is a private non-profit agency that builds healthy communities through education, employment and environmental awareness. We are an agency that envisions strong, healthy communities that are inclusive of all.
E Center- 1506 Starr Drive, Yuba City, CA 95993 | Phone: 530-634-1200, Fax: 530-671-1042 | ecenter@ecenter.org

Head Start Programs Office- 840 Cooper Avenue, Yuba City, CA  95993 | 530-741-2995, Fax: 530-822-9584
Toll Free: 1-866-417-4255

For income eligible families with infants, toddlers, and pre-School age children.

Focus on preparing children for Kindergarten, while providing comprehensive services including: nutritious meals, health screening, and services for the family. 10% of Head Start slots are allocated to children with special needs. E-Center offers home-base, full-day, extended-day and part-day options in butte and Yuba Counties.

Call 530 741-2995 to schedule an appointment or visit online http://ECENTER.org

If you are a Senior Citizen needing affordable housing, applications for admission to the wait list are being accepted at JARVIS GARDENS, 2001 NOTRE DAME BLVD CHICO, CA.  JARVIS GARDENS SENIOR APARTMENTS is a 49 unit apartment complex for seniors - whose head of household/co-head or spouse is 62 years of age or older.  For more information call the facility at (530) 345-1384 TTY/TTD: - 711
JARVIS GARDENS SENIOR APARTMENTS ADHERES TO ALL FAIR HOUSING LAWS.

Pet Food & Supply Pantry open everyday! 9 am to 5 pm at 1356 Longfellow Ave Chico

Supplies Avaliable:

Dry cat food, Wet cat food, Cat litter, Cat litter boxes, Cat treats, Cardboard cat carriers, Dog kennels/crates of all sizes, Leashes, Harnesses and collars, Dog and cat beds, Dog jacket/sweaters, Food and water bowls, Cat and dog toys, Wire dog pens

For more information go to: www.facebook.com/buttehumanesociety

The Silver Dollar Speedway (SDS) is continuing its efforts to offer scholarships to Auto technology students at Butte College.

SDS will be accepting donations during the 2018 race season, and the funds will be distributed to the Butte College Foundation (BCF) to assist students in the Auto Technology Program.

Donations are tax deductable and the Butte College Foundation will provide a receipt (if requested) for donations of $50 or more. Each $ 500 prvided to the BCF will create a scholarship for and Auto Tech student.

During SDS events, there will be a cash can at the t-shirt booth. During the off-season, you can mail your contributions to:
Silver Dollar Speedway, attn: SDS Scholarships, 2334 Fair Street, Chico, CA  95928

To learn more about the scholarships, contact Butte College Foundation | foundation@butte.edu | 530 895-2359

Safety is the number one priority for you and your crew while you're out on the water, and getting a head start before your trip is now easier than ever. to complete a state approved, NASBLA! certified, boating safety course.

If you have not completed a safe boating course yet it's not too late! You can either complete an in-person or online course from your state of residence (see links below), or you have the option to complete a classroom course from the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary or United States Power Squadron.

CALIFORNIA
California Department of Boating and Waterways
https://www.dbw.ca.gov
The California course cannot be taken online. (See the CDBW site for details.)
boat-ed.com
https://boat-ed.com

Check out these other fun sites for more water safety tips:

Find out more about WEAR IT!
https://www.safeboatingcampaign.com
National Water Safety Congress
https://www.watersafetycongress.org
The United States Coast Guard - boating safety page
https://www.uscgboating.org

Across the country, in our communities, we share everyday moments with our neighbors, family, coworkers, and friends.  We go to work or school, the grocery store, or the gas station.  It's easy to overlook these routine moments, but as you’re going about your day if you see something that doesn't seem quite right, say something.  By being alert and reporting suspicious activity to your local law enforcement you can protect your family, neighbors, and community.
"If You See Something, Say Something®" engages the public in protecting our homeland through awareness-building, partnerships, and other outreach.

https://www.dhs.gov/see-something-say-something

Reporting Suspicious Activity
To report suspicious activity please contact your local law enforcement. Describe specifically what you observed, including:
 - Who or what you saw;
 - When you saw it;
 - Where it occurred; and
 - Why it's suspicious.
If there is an emergency, call 9–1–1.
 

http://www.womensresourceclinic.org

http://www.facebook.com/pg/Womens-Resource-Clinic-134223569935367

We are a faith-based pro-life crisis pregnancy clinic in Chico.

We serve pregnant women in our community no matter what their choice is. We offer tools and resources for women to feel empowered to become mothers.

115 W 2nd Ave., Chico, California. Call (530) 897-6100

Mobile Medical Clinic Hours- Friday 10am-4pm
2255 Pillsbury Rd. Chico, CA (Butte Bible Fellowship Parking lot)

Did you know that by 2050 there will be more plastic by weight in the ocean than there is fish? That is why the sustainability management association along with local businesses such as hula’s Chinese Barbecue, Kleen Kanteen, Recology Butte Colusa and many more are teaming up to start the Strawless Challenge. The Strawless Challenge is an effort to reduce single-use plastic by having restaurants offer straws by demand or other alternatives such as paper or reusable straws.

Join the movement today at https://www.strawlesschallenge.com or join us on instagram and together we can be the change.
 

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StrawlessChallenge/

San Francisco, CA – California Poison Control System (CPCS) (http://www.calpoison.org) reminds Californians that with warm weather, rattlesnakes are more likely to be found on hiking trails and sunning in rural areas. Even baby rattlesnakes possess dangerous venom as soon as they hatch.

A rattlesnake bite can produce painful swelling, bruising, tissue destruction, bleeding problems and, in rare cases, can be fatal. Most bites occur between the months of April and October. (Click this link to hear the sound a rattlesnake makes (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/22/Rattlesnake.ogg).

Some rattlesnake bite prevention tips include:

• Wear boots and long pants when hiking.
• Stay on trails when hiking, away from underbrush and tall weeds.
• Do not touch or disturb a snake, even if it appears dead.
• Carefully inspect logs or rocks before sitting on them.
• Never hike alone in remote areas. Always have someone with you who can assist in an emergency.
• Teach children to respect snakes and to leave them alone!

NVCSS CASA will be holding two CASA training sessions in early 2018.
Training in Shasta County [Redding] begins on Wednesday, January 10 and will be held in the CASA Center at NVCSS at 2400 Washington Avenue.
Butte County training [Chico] begins on Thursday, February 1 and will take place at
our office in Chico.

CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to watch over and advocate for abused and neglected children, to make sure they don’t get lost in the overburdened legal and social service system or languish in inappropriate group or foster homes. Volunteers stay with each case until it is closed and the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. For many abused children, their CASA volunteer will be the one constant adult presence in their lives. CASA volunteers are definitely superheroes for the work they do for these children!

Download the volunteer application by visiting the NVCSS website: http://www.nvcss.org/casa
Application deadline for Shasta’s training is January 4; Butte’s deadline is January 27.
For more program information: http://www.nvcss.org/CASA
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/nvcssCASA

UPCOMING EVENTS: Childrens Monthly Calendar, Young Adult Calendar,  Adult Calendar

Visit the Public Library in your area for a lis tof available classes and programs.

Chico: https://www.buttecounty.net/bclibrary/ChicoLibrary.aspx

Biggs: https://www.buttecounty.net/bclibrary/BiggsLibrary.aspx

Durham: https://www.buttecounty.net/bclibrary/DurhamLibrary.aspx

Gridley: https://www.buttecounty.net/bclibrary/GridleyLibrary.aspx

Oroville: https://www.buttecounty.net/bclibrary/OrovilleLibrary.aspx

Paradise: https://www.buttecounty.net/bclibrary/ParadiseLibrary.aspx

Residents of Butte, Lake, Mendocino and Yuba who suffered damage or losses from the devastating fires that began October 8, 2017 and continue to burn, can now register for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), if they are able to do so.
The amendment to the presidential disaster declaration of October 10, 2017 now makes federal assistance available to eligible individuals and business owners in a total of six northern California counties: Butte, Lake, Napa, Mendocino, Sonoma and Yuba.
Survivors who primarily reside in one of the six designated counties can apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by phone at 800-621-3362 or (TTY) 800-462-7585. Applicants who use 711 or Video Relay Service may call 800-621-3362. The toll-free numbers are open 7am to 10pm seven days a week.
Applicants will be asked for the following information:
•    Social Security number
•    Address of the damaged primary residence
•    Description of the damage
•    Information about insurance coverage
•    A current contact telephone number
•    An address where they can receive mail
•    Bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit of funds
Disaster assistance for homeowners and renters may include grants to help pay for:
•    Temporary housing
•    Essential home repairs
•    Uninsured and underinsured personal property losses
•    Other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance.

Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available for businesses of all sizes, private non-profit organizations, homeowners and renters. Disaster loans cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other recoveries.

FEMA grants do not have to be repaid. FEMA assistance is nontaxable and will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicaid or other federal benefits.
Registering with FEMA is required for federal aid, even if a survivor has registered with another disaster-relief organization, such as the American Red Cross.
Survivors should register even if they have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled.
For more information on California recovery, visit the disaster web page at www.fema.gov/disaster/4344 ,   Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/femaregion9 and the CalOES website, https://www.caloes.ca.gov/

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with your community high school, is looking for local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries: Norway, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Japan, to name a few.
 

ASSE students are enthusiastic and excited to experience American culture while they practice their English. They also love to share their own culture and language with their host families. Host families welcome these students into their family, not as a guest, but as a family member, giving everyone involved a rich cultural experience.

To become an ASSE Host Family or to find out how to become involved with ASSE in your community, please call the ASSE Western Regional Office at 1-800-733-2773 or go to  http://www.host.asse.com  to begin your host family application. Students are eager to learn about their American host family, so begin the process of welcoming your new son or daughter today!
 

Founded by the Swedish National Department of Education, ASSE International (formerly American Scandinavian Student Exchange) is a non-profit, tax-exempt, public benefit organization. ASSE is officially designated as an exchange visitor program by the United States Department of State.
 

The CodeRED Emergency Notification System now allows residents and businesses to log into their CodeRED Accounts from Google, Facebook and Twitter. Please visit www.buttecoounty.net/massnotification  to create a managed account & take advantage of the additional options the CodeRED system offers.
Residents and Businesses can also download the CodeRED Mobile Alert App which will allow you to receive emergency notifications anywhaere CodeRED is used.

Visit www.buttecounty.net/massnotification for information on the CodeRED Mobile Alert App and how to log into the system from social media accounts.

https://public.coderedweb.com/cne/en-US/BFA19C579EA5

If you are a Senior Citizen needing affordable housing, applications for admission to the wait list are being accepted at JARVIS GARDENS, 2001 NOTRE DAME BLVD CHICO, CA.  JARVIS GARDENS SENIOR APARTMENTS is a 49 unit apartment complex for seniors - whose head of household/co-head or spouse is 62 years of age or older.  For more information call the facility at (530) 345-1384
TTY/TTD: - 711

If you or someone you know could benefit fromTherapeutic Horsemanship and are intersted in attending a class, call for more information. You do not need prior experience.

Handi-Riders is a PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International) member and Premier Accredited Operating Center. Our program is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as an accepted form of therapeutic activity for the physically, developmentally and emotionally challenged. We are proud to have served Butte, Glenn and Tehama counties for the past 30 years.

Handi-Riders, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, was founded in Butte County in 1981 by a dedicated group from the equestrian community and Butte County Schools Special Education Department. These individuals worked together to provide a unique form of therapeutic activity for children and adults with special needs: Therapeutic Horseback Riding.
info@handi-riders.org | 530-315-0654 or 530-533-5333 | PO Box 1885, Chico, CA 95927

https://www.handi-riders.org
https://www.facebook.com/pg/HandiRidersofNorthernCalifornia/

Donate unsued scrap metal material or tooling that could be donated for use in our North State H.S. and Community Colleges.
North State Manufacturer’s Directory (Grow Manufacturing) https://manufacturer-directory.com
Contact JJ  jj@growmanufacturing.com | 530 892-9600  x211

Daily by appointment.

1931 Arline Rhine Memorial Drive.

Call: 530-532-6427.

Free. For victims of domestic violence.

Sponsor, Catalyst Domestic Violence Services.

1-800-895-8476.

Free summer meals for teens & kids!

Breakfast and lunch available to teens and kids 18 years old and younger

Call 530-532-5668 or 211 for locations or the Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-Hungry

Text 'Hungry' or 'Comida' to 877-877

Provided by CHAMPS

"Wings of Eagles" is accepting applications NOW! Please log onto www.wingsofeagles.org and fill out our Application for Financial Assistance. Accepting online applications only!

"Wings of Eagles," The Joseph Alvarez Organization for seriously ill children, has a goal of providing emotional and financial assistance to all families in the counties of: Butte, Glenn, Tehama, Sutter and Colusa who have children with a pediatric cancer or a life-threatening illness diagnosis.

Application [LINK]
http://www.wingsofeagles.org/local-programs/application-for-financial-assistance.html
 

FACEBOOK
http://www.facebook.com/WingsofEagles.Joseph

WEBSITE
http://www.wingsofeagles.org

Our forests are threatened by nonnative insects and diseases that can kill large number of trees. Goldspotted oak borer, Sudden Oak Death, pitch canker, Emerald ash borer, Asian longhorned beetle can be transported long distanced in firewood. Once transported into new areas, these insects and diseases can become established and kill local trees. 

How Can You Help:

• Leave firewood at home - do not transport it to campgrounds or parks
• Use firewood from local sources
• Burn all firewood before leaving your campiste if leaving the local area

BUY IT WHERE YOU BURN IT

dontmovefirewood.org

date: every Thursday in Feburary (Feb 1, 8, 15, 22)
time: 5:30pm
location: Murphy Commons Apartments- 1290 Notre Dame Blvd

Do you want to quit smoking but are not sure where to start? Butte County Public Health is offering a free "Quit Smoking Information Series." Each session will cover a different topic about quitting tobacco.
Health Educators will be available to answer questions and provide community respources. Keep your New Year's Resolution for a healthier lifestyle. Session are held every Thursday in February at 5:30pm (across from Marsh Junior high). Snacks and Quit Kits provided.
Contact Melissa Anderson at 530 538-6448 or mjanderson@buttecounty.net

FACEBOOK PAGE
http://www.facebook.com/pg/buttecountypublichealth

Feb 1 - Intro to Quitting
Feb 8 - Creating a Plan
Feb 15 - Taking Control
Feb 22 - Staying in Control

Butte County Library Chico Branch, 1108 Sherman Ave, Chico, CA 95926

Tuesdays 1:00pm to 5:00pm, ask for Max

http://www.buttecounty.net/bclibrary/

logo design, posters, cards, social media images, fliers, labels, business cards, digitizing images

Sign up or drop in http://tiny.cc/freedesign

(530)-891-2726

chicobclibrary@buttecounty.net

Do you have an old, rotten, unusable boat? Through a grant awarded by the California Divison of Baoting & Waterways, the Butte County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit is providing a free vessel turn-in program at Crown Metals, located at 4801 Feather River BLVD, Oroville.

Vessels constructed of aluminum, fiberglass, and wood are accepted, with or without trailers. Vessels must be void of all fuel and oil. Please remove trash and unrelated rubbish prior to turning in your vessel. All previously registered vessels with hull ID number must be accompanied with a title showing ownership.

Qualifying vessels will be accepted on the first Saturday of each month from 9:00am until noon.

Questions? Call (530)533-7718 or visit http://buttecounty.net/sheriffcoroner/marine