Sid the Science Kid Workshop

 

 

An innovative hands-on Workshop teaching all about this unique new show & how to integrate Science into your child’s everyday life!

Have you ever wondered how many legs a Rolly Polly has?

Or why incline planes can be a great tool?

 

This show teaches children ages 3-6 how to explore their world while learning how to become a scientist like Sid!

 

Participants will receive a free Sid the Scientist Kit complete with DVD of the show, and other Science Tools.

 

Workshop Date: Tuesday, Oct. 6th, 2009

Time: 6:30-8:30pm

Location: Hearthstone School

2491 Carmichael Drive, Suite 500 , Chico

 

There is no cost to attend this workshop

 

 

COME 'N' GET IT!!!

Taste of Chico 2009 Served Up on September 13th
 

The Downtown Chico Business Association (DCBA) invites you to enjoy the 24th Annual Taste of Chico. This highly acclaimed food, beverage, music and fine-art festival is scheduled for Sunday, September 13th from Noon until to 4:00 P.M. The event takes place in the heart of Downtown Chico and satisfies the appetites of more than 12,000 locals and visitors.

Over 125 restaurants, breweries, wineries and beverage distributors treat event participants to fabulous fare while they stroll Downtown streets brimming with culture.  Four main stages host continuous, live music and performances while the "Open Air Art Gallery" previews fine artists from the Chico Art Center's Open Studios Art Tour.

Tickets are for sale now at Tri-Counties Bank locations and at Diamond W Western Wear.  Tickets can also be purchased at Thursday Night Market and Friday Night Concerts.  Advance ticket prices are: $28 for a "Wine & Dine" ticket (with alcohol tasting), $20 for a "Full Course" ticket (without alcohol) and $15 for a "Mini Taste".  Tickets are available at the event for an additional $4 each.

Generous community sponsors of Taste of Chico are Tri-Counties Bank, Coors Light, Diamond W Western Wear, and LRT Graphics.  Media partners include:  Chico News & Review, Chico Enterprise Record, Paradise Post, Synthesis, Inside Out, Upgraded Living Magazine, Stott Outdoor, FOX 20 TV, MY TV, KHSL TV 12, KNVN TV 24, CW 10, 103.5 The Blaze, Mix 95.1, News Talk 1290 KPAY, ESPN 101.7 FM & 1340 AM, 97.7 La Gran X, 93.9 KFM, 95.7 KALF, 107 The Point, KPIG 96.7, Oldies 102.1, 106.7 Z Rock, Thunder 100.7, and BOB 92.7.

Eat your heart out!!!

 

 

Bookstore hosts choir fundraiser

 

 

 
Barnes & Noble Booksellers is hosting a fundraiser to benefit Children’s Choir of Chico ensembles August 29 and 30.    Barnes & Noble will contribute a percentage of every sale made in the store or online, when the purchaser presents a special book fair voucher or mentions Children’s Choir of Chico.
 
Vouchers are available on the Children’s Choir of Chico web site at childrenschoirofchico.org, and in hard copy or via email from the CCOC Office, located at 295 E. Washington Avenue.  Or call 342-2775 to request vouchers.
 
The Barnes & Noble proceeds will help the choirs by providing funds for tuition scholarships for singers needing assistance, to purchase choral music, and to underwrite other expenses of the choirs.
 
Fair hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. both days at the store or online.

Bigfoot

 

Bigfoot Expert reveals incredible evidence at

Superstition Saturday

October 10, 2009

 

Regional expert Dr. Ronald Brown will present evidence of Bigfoot, also known by the names Sasquatch and Yeti, on Saturday, October 10 at the Lake Oroville Visitor Center (above the dam) at 917 Kelly Ridge Road in Oroville from 6-8pm.

 

Dr. Brown is a contributing author on the subject of Bigfoot and has participated in numerous field studies and investigations.  His presentation includes footage of the Patterson and Redwood videotapes, a display of actual castings, visual representations and historic documented information to show how far back sightings of Bigfoot exist.

 

After the Bigfoot presentation, explore your superstitions on the Haunted Trail (weather permitting).  As the moon peeks through the oak trees, costumed docents will explain ancient meanings and share mystical practices as they guide visitors along the 1/8 mile trail.  Expect to see evidence of the supernatural all around you, from above and beyond!  Bring a flashlight, sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.

 

This event is a fundraiser for the Bidwell Bar Association (BBA).  Cost is $5.  There will be a bake sale, featuring seasonal treats such as brownies, cookies and caramel apples.  There will also be a raffle. 

 

10TH ANNUAL TOMATO DAY

 

 

A celebration of fresh produce and healthy living

 

 

The Saturday Chico Certified Farmers’ Market and the Network for a Healthy California—Children’s Power Play! Campaign are coming together to celebrate Butte County’s tomato season with the 10^th Annual Tomato Saturday. This event, which is August 8^th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., provides an opportunity for the community to come together at the farmers’ market and have a fun-filled day with the family while enjoying eating healthy and buying local.

 

Community members can come by the Saturday Farmers’ Market, located on Wall and 2^nd street, with tomatoes from their garden that are the heaviest, cutest, best tasting, best dressed, Mr. & Mrs. Tomato Head, most unusual and has the best costume for a chance to win prizes. Everyone is welcome to enter the salsa recipe contest where cash prizes will be given for the best red salsa, green salsa and best presentation. People can also sign up to be a judge. All interested Salsa Recipe contestants will need to come by one of the certified farmers’ markets in Chico, Oroville or Paradise or e-mail Terri Givens at karrottalk@aol.com for more information.

 

Activities for the day will also include tomato tasting, kids games and a poster contest. The poster contest theme is “Be a Healthy Hero: Buy Locally Grown Fruits and Veggies” and will allow kids to be creative with the chance of winning many prizes. For details on the poster contest contact Emily Ruffner at 345-2483 x 210 or eruffner@healthcollaborative.org.

 

Spring Bike Ride & Picnic

 

ARC Store Helps Kids Discover the Joy of Reading

 

 

The Arc of Butte County is excited to announce it’s new “Discover Reading!” Children’s Literacy Program in Oroville.

 

During the months of April and May any child, grades K thru 8, who brings an Arc “Discover Reading!” Book Voucher to the ARC Store in Oroville,

2745 Oro Dam Blvd., will receive one free children’s book of their choice.

 

“The ARC Store receives book donations from the community every day,”

says Brenda Easter, ARC Store manager, “As a grandmother, I thought why not share them with the children in town and hopefully spark their imaginations.”

 

The Arc distributed approx 1,000 vouchers to four Oroville Elementary Schools and the Boys & Girls Club on Lower Wyandotte. We hope this new program will inspire children to read, explore and expand their horizons.