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Community Events

Weekly Events:

Mondays	Tuesdays	Wednesdays	Thursdays	Fridays	Saturdays	Sundays
Storytime at Baby's Boutique 11am at Baby's Boutique on 5th and Mangrove. Bring your own mug and get Free coffee. FREE Starting October 15th	Chico Library Storytime 10:30am Chico Library Contact Phone: 530-891-2762 FREE Stories, Songs and Fingerplay Ages 3 to 5 years FREE	Babies Love Books Every Wednesday, October 3rd through May 7th, from 9:30-10:00 am Chico Library Babies 0-18 months Songs, Bounces and Stories. No sign-ups necessary.	Breastfeeding Support Group 10am WIC meeting room, 1311 Mangrove Ave Chico, Ca Behind Silver Sandbox and Papa Murphy's Open to anyone pregnant or with a nursing baby- little nurslings welcome! FREE	Chico Library Storytime 2 Sessions 10am and 11am Chico Library Contact Phone: 530-891-2762 Stories, Songs and fingerplay Ages 18 months to 3 years. FREE	Barnes & Noble Story Time 2pm In the Children's Department of Barnes & Noble Contact Phone: 530-894-1494 FREE
KZFR 90.1 FM Storytelling for Kids Tune in to 90.1 FM 7-7:30pm. Kids of all ages can enjoy a variety of fascinating storytelling. Contact #: 895-0706	KZFR 90.1 FM Storytelling for Kids Tune in to 90.1 FM 7-7:30pm. Kids of all ages can enjoy a variety of fascinating storytelling. Contact #: 895-0706	Toddler Movement Group 10am WIC meeting room, 1311 Mangrove Ave Chico, Ca Behind Silver Sandbox and Papa Murphy's Open to anyone with a little one who likes to dance, listen to music and move around. FREE	Storytime at Baby's Boutique 11am at Baby's Boutique on 5th and Mangrove. Bring your own mug and get Free coffee. FREE Starting October 18th	Paradise Branch Library Storytime 10:30-11:30am. 872-6320 Stories & crafts for children 3 and over FREE	Used Book Sale 10-11:30 Find some great books at great prices at the Butte County Library, Chico branch. Saturdays from 891-2762
		Spanish Storytime at the Chico Public Library 10:30-11am Special storytime & craft. 891-2762 FREE	Library Playtimes 11am Oroville Library Contact Phone: 530-538-7641 Join library staff and professionals from the community for this interactive parent and child playtime. FREE	La Leche League of Chico The First and Third Fridays 10:00 A.M. Bidwell Presbyterian Church 208 West First Street- use the back entrance Contact Person: Stacie, lllofchico@yahoo.com, 530-893-2890 FREE
		Barnes & Noble Storytime 11am In the Children's Department of Barnes & Noble Contact Phone: 530-894-1494 FREE	KZFR 90.1 FM Storytelling for Kids Tune in to 90.1 FM 7-7:30pm. Kids of all ages can enjoy a variety of fascinating storytelling. Contact #: 895-0706	KZFR 90.1 FM Storytelling for Kids Tune in to 90.1 FM 7-7:30pm. Kids of all ages can enjoy a variety of fascinating storytelling. Contact #: 895-0706
		Paradise Library Storytime 11am Paradise Library FREE Stories, Songs and Fingerplay Ages 3 and under FREE
		KZFR 90.1 FM Storytelling for Kids Tune in to 90.1 FM 7-7:30pm. Kids of all ages can enjoy a variety of fascinating storytelling. Contact #: 895-0706
		Family Night at the Chico Library! 7:00 PM Come enjoy a special storytime for everyone in the family! Chico Public Library 1108 Sherman Ave 891-2762 FREE No family night October 10th or 31st

SPECIAL EVENTS

Babies Love Books
Every Wednesday, October 3rd through May 7th, from 9:30-10:00 am
Chico Branch of the Butte County Library, 1108 Sherman Ave.
Contact Phone: 530-891-2762
Storytimes for the very youngest! Ages 0-18 months.
Songs, Bounces and Stories.
No sign-ups necessary.
FREE

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Monthly or Bi-Monthly Events

Chico Babywearing Group

The First Thursday of each month. The next one is October 4th, 2007.

10am

WIC meeting room located at 1311 Mangrove Ave., Chico, CA 95926 behind Papa Murphy's and The Silver Sandbox.

Contact Person: Cyndi Pereira, Cyndi@BabiesinChico.com, 530-828-9288

Everyone is welcome to stop by with their kidlets- pregnant Mom's, Dads, grandparents, and caregivers are welcome, too!

FREE

La Leche League of Chico Infant and pregnant mom meetings

The third Friday of each month. The next one is October 19th, 2007.

10:00 A.M.

Bidwell Presbyterian Church 208 West First Street- use the back entrance

Contact Person: Stacie,lllofchico@yahoo.com, 530-893-2890

FREE

La Leche League of Chico Toddler Meetings
The first Friday of each month. The next one is October 5th, 2007.
10:00 A.M.
Bidwell Presbyterian Church 208 West First Street- use the back entrance
Contact Person: Stacie,lllofchico@yahoo.com, 530-893-2890
For those nursing past the first year.
FREE

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
9-11:30am every Second and Fourth Tuesday, September - May.
6491 Clark Road, Paradise, in the Family Life Center at Paradise Alliance Church.
Contact Number: 877-7069
Please join us for some time to Refresh as mothers. MOPS is a place where all mothers with children pregnancy-kindergarten can gather to fellowship with one another. We provide breakfast, guest speakers, crafts, childcare, and time for Moms to get to know other moms. This is a great program for a mother needing to connect with other moms for a fun time. (Kids ages 0-5 welcome.)
FREE

Butte College Infant-Parent Program
A program for parents and their infants. Bi-weekly evening lectures focus on issues common to this age group. These classes are offered at the Butte College Chico Center for Fall & Spring semester. Call for more information: Patty Travis at 895-2542, or Nancy Oppy (instructor) at 895-1352.

Japanese Storytime
First Saturday of the month- next one is Novermber 3rd
1-2pm
Chico Public Library
Contact: 891-2762
Japanese-speaking children will enjoy this storytime complete with songs & origami.

KZFR Storytelling for Kids
M-F, 7-7:30pm
Contact: 895-0706
Kids of all ages can enjoy a variety of fascinating storytelling by tuning in to 90.1 FM radio in Chico.

PAST EVENTS
We are hoping to see again!

Halloween Storytime
Chico Library
10:30-11:00
3-5 yrs
Wear a costume and we will have a parade in the library!

Halloween at the Library
Chico Library
October 31st
3:30pm
Please join us for a sweet Halloween program!

Downtown Treat Street
October 31st
2-5PM
Downtown Chico
Contact Phone: 530-345-6500
Trick or Treat Downtown style! Over 80 merchants invite kids and parents to trick or treat in a safe, fun and friendly environment. FREE

Children's Faire
Saturday, November 3rd (last year)
Chico Elk's Lodge
Many great vendors- a fun day for all.

23rd Annual Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch
Starts: September 29 2007 (last year)
Ends: October 31 2007
Open Monday-Saturday 9-6 pm and Sunday 12-6 pm.
Contact Information: 530-893-3139 or www.bookfamilyfarm.com
The Book Family Farm presents its 23rd annual Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch. This year our opening day benefit group will be Kirshner's Wildlife Foundation. The Book Family Farm invites you to experience the harvest on our nostalgic family farm. Create lasting memories with your family and friends. Explore the whole farm. Get up close and personal with the sights and smells of fall as you embark on a search for the perfect pumpkin. Get lost in our amazing hay or corn maze. Pet, feed and enjoy the antics of friendly farm animals. Visit a village of community created scarecrows. Bring home the farm by purchasing home grown produce and handmade decorations from the general store. On weekends, go back in time as you experience a horse drawn wagon ride! All this and more at the Book Family Farm!

Forest Ranch Fall Festival & Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, October 13th 10-4:00PM (last year)
Mt. Joy Bible Fellowship 15522 Nopel Ave.
Contact Person: Cindy Bahl, 893-8238
Crafts, Farmers Market, Flea Market, Kid's Corner & Entertainment
Kid's Corner including; Crafts, face painting, bounce house & snow cones
Food features; BBQ @ The Roadhouse Restaurant, Deli Sandwiches @ The Store (Zavattero's) & hot dogs from the Forest Ranch PTA!
Forest Ranch Fire Company 24 & Forest Ranch Lions will also be on site!
This is a Community event and a day the whole family will enjoy in beautiful Forest Ranch!

Pastels on the Plaza
9am-2pm
Saturday, September 22 2007 (last year)
City Plaza, Downtown Chico
Contact Number: 895-4711
Join professionals & amateurs for a fun day of chalk art.

Salmon Festival
10am-4pm
Saturday, September 22 2007 (last year)
Historic Downtown Oroville, Bird & Myers St.
Contact Number: 538-2542.
Celebrate the return of the Chinook Salmon to the Feather River. Salmon festivities, food booths, crafts & vendors downtown; special events at the Nature Center; art show at State Theater. Free family fun! Buses available for all locations.

Family Fun Day
10am-4pm
Saturday, September 22 2007 (last year)
1859 Bird St.
Contact Number: 532-5641
Something fishy is going on at Bicentennial Park. Swim on over during the Salmon Festival to enjoy a variety of family-oriented booths, games, activities, performances, popcorns & snow cones. Free.

Chico World Music Festival
11am-4pm
Saturday, September 22nd and 23rd 2007 (last year)
Kendall Hall lawns, CSU.
Contact Number: 898-6333
Come & enjoy a variety of musical entertainment on three stages, global artisan crafts, delectable international food, art classes & children's crafts. Free!

Infant/Pediatric CPR & Safety Class
9am-noon.
Saturday, September 22 2007 (last year)
Enloe's Mother & Baby Education Center, 1536 Arcadian Ave.
Contact Number: 332-5520
Learn to make your child's environment safe, to prevent common childhood accidents, & infant/child CPR techniques for newborn-age 8. $35. Pre-registration required.

Thursday Night Market and Street Fair
4/5/2007 - 9/27/2007 (last year)
6-9 PM
Chico's Downtown area
Contact: Downtown Chico Business Association
Look for the Babies in Chico booth
FREE

Friday Night Concerts in the Downtown City Plaza
5/11/2007 - 9/28/2007 (last year)
7-8:30pm
Chico's Downtown City Plaza
Contact Phone: 530-345-6500
FREE

Love & Logic Parenting Your Preschoolers
Tuesday Evenings: Dates TBA
6pm to 9pm
The Butte College Foster/Kinship Care Education Center, 2491 Carmichael Dr. Suite 300
Contact Phone: 530-897-6235
Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun!
Creating Happy Families and Responsible Kids – from birth to six

Car Seat Check Up!
Next date to be announced
10am to 2pm
Toys R Us in Chico, 1919 E. 20th St.
Contact: Butte County Public Health Department
Are your kids buckled in the right way?
Parents can stop by a car seat check-up event to learn about California child restraint laws, and check to see that their children's car and boosters seats are being used properly.
The event is being put on by Butte County Public Health Department. This event will also provide parents with the opportunity to have safety seats checked for recalls.
The campaign is funding by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration.

TV-Turnoff Week
April 23-29, 2007 (last year)
Your home!
This year’s celebration comes amid mounting evidence of the potential long-term effects of television viewing among children. Studies by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) conclude that children under two years old should watch no television at all, children under six should not be exposed to television news, and no children should have television sets in their bedrooms.

Art in the Park
During the Friday Night concerts the months of June, July and August
7-8:30pm
Chico's Downtown City Plaza
Contact: Chico Art Center
A free interactive creative outlet for children hosted by the Chico Art Center.
FREE

Wellspring Children's Festival
June 23, 2007 (last year)
Noon to 4pm
Chico Mall
Entertainment, Crafts & Learning
June 23, 2007 from Noon to 4pm
Last year, Chico Mall welcomed The Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation! The first 200 children received a FREE grab bag full of goodies and coupons. The first 100 children received a FREE Sesame Street Character. Free children's identification/fingerprinting by Court T.V. at Center Court. Habitat for Humanity of Butte County was there. Smokey Bear was there. Face painting. Learn about Chico Mall's Club NOGGIN and make a fun craft. Various community arts performances at Sears Court. Gift Card Giveaways, Prize Wheel & More!

Farm Sanctuary Pignic!
Wednesday July 4, 2007 (last year)
11am - 3pm
Farm Sanctuary will be open for *free* guided sanctuary tours including good ol'fashioned pig belly-rubbing and ear-scratching.
Good eats, fun, and more: FREE veggie dogs will all the fixin’s, kid’s activities, and....? Tours are held on the hour from 11am to 3pm. Check out www.farmsanctuary.org/visit/calendar.htm#pignic for more information.

Breastfeeding Support Walk
Tuesday, August 7th, 2007 (last year)
10am
Chico's City Plaza
Everyone Welcome!

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