Thursday Events

Anthropology Forum, Chico State: 4-5 p.m. The Archaeology Field Schools 2019 Adventures with The Magical Substratum: Memory, Mammoths and Permafrost in Siberia, with Matthew OBrien and Carly Whelan. Ayers Room 120. 898-6192 or http://www.csuchico.edu/anth/news-events/anthropology-forum.shtml. Free.

Zingg Recital Hall, Chico State: 7:30 p.m. Historian Linda Colley delivers 19th annual Joanna Dunlap Cowden Memorial Lecture, free to the public. Information or questions, 898-5739.

Chico Apple Users Group (MacCHUG): 6:30 p.m. General meet: Industry executives, technical experts, library of books, CDs, other training resources to check out. Veterans Memorial Hall, 554 Rio Lindo Ave. Ron Brooks, 893-8098. http://www.macchug.com.

Chico Area Recreation and Park District: 6 p.m. General meeting. 545 Vallombrosa Ave.

Planning Commission: 6:30 p.m. Chico Council Chambers, 421 Main St.

Gray Lodge Wildlife Area: Sunrise to sunset. 9,100 acres of fields, riparian areas, ponds, waterways; shelter for 300+ species. Self-guided nature trail, (seasonal guided tours RSVP for 12+ people), hunting, exhibits. 3207 Rutherford Road, Gridley. 846-7500.

SCORE: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free face-to-face counseling for startup and existing businesses. Service Corps of Retired Executives, 1324 Mangrove Ave., Suite 114. Chico Chamber, 891-5556, to schedule appointments. http://www.greaterchicoarea.score.org.

Temporary restraining order help: RSVP to assure counselor availability. 10 a.m.-noon. 330 Wall St. Suite 50. 343-7711. For victims of domestic violence. Free. Sponsor, Catalyst Domestic Violence Services. 800-895-8476.

Medicare counseling: Trained, state-registered volunteer counselors assist seniors, adults with disabilities with Medicare matters. Passages Adult Resource Center, 25 Main St. Ste. 202, Chico. Appointments, 898-6716.

Chico Library: 10 and 11 a.m. Toddler Story-time for ages 3 and younger; 3 p.m.-3D Printing and 3-6 p.m. Maker Lab for all ages; 3:30-5:30 p.m. Chess Club. 1108 Sherman Ave. 891-2762.

Preschool story time: 10 a.m. Durham library, 2545 Durham-Dayton Highway. 879-3835.

Chico Air Museum: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aircraft, aviation, space artifacts and documents, outdoor museum, research library, gift shop, speaker series and events by arrangement. Free, donations helpful. 165 Ryan Ave., Chico Airport. Appointments available. 345-6468. http://www.chicoairmuseum.org.

Chico History Museum: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Chico Through Time in Patrick Gallery. The Evolving Chinese Temple in Carnegie Gallery. Admission: $5 adults; $3 seniors, veterans, students, children 5 and older; free to under age 5. 141 Salem St. 891-4336.

Chico Seed Orchard: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Pedestrian gate open daily. Drive-thru gate 7 a.m.-3 p.m. One-mile trail through botanical area in Edgar Slough. Keep dogs leashed. No water, one restroom. More information online. 2741 Cramer Lane.

Chico Creek Nature Center: 9 a.m.-Noon. Janeece Webb Living Animal Museum and Nature Play Room (Bidwell Park interpretive center). Free members admission; $4 adults, $2 children, students and seniors. 1968 E. Eighth St. 891-4671.

Museum of Northern California Art (monca): 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Observe the Creative Process. Rachelle Montoya and Ama Posey make the museum galleries their studio for a month. Visitors observe them and try their hand in a Visitor Studio. 900 The Esplanade. Admission $5; free to students with IDs and children. http://www.monca.org or 487-7272. Panel discussion, 3 p.m. Feb. 22.

Janet Turner Print Museum: Noon-4 p.m. Curated with history professor Jason Nice and students in Renaissance Civilization: 1200-1550. Chico State, Arts & Humanities Building, 130; 400 W. First St. 898-4476. Free.

Jacki Headley University Art Gallery: Noon-4 p.m.Artist Cathy Lu: Foreign Bodies. Ceramics installation inspired by ancient Chinese myth of the Immortal Peach Garden. Humanities Building, Room 121, Chico State. headleygallerycsuchico.com. 898-5864.

Valene L. Smith Anthropology Museum: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Remarkable Lives: The Intertwined Worlds of Birds and Humans. Also, Unbroken Traditions: Basketweavers of the Meadows-Baker Families in Northern California. Free, donations helpful. Meriam Library, Room 180, Chico State. 898-5397.

Temporary restraining order help: For victims of domestic violence. Free. RSVP for counselor availability; 330 Wall St. Suite 50. 343-7711. Sponsor, Catalyst Domestic Violence Services. 800-895-8476.

Gateway Science Museum: Noon-5 p.m. Mission Aerospace explores history of flight, navigation and NASAs vision. Entry free to members; $7 ages 18+, $5 ages 3-17 and students with valid ID, free to ages 2 and under. 625 The Esplanade. 898-4121. http://www.csuchico.edu/gateway.

Chico Creek Nature Center: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Janeece Webb Living Animal Museum. Exhibits, living animals, public programs. 1968 E. Eighth St. $4 adults, $2 children. 891-4671, info@bidwellpark.org.

Chico Heritage Association: Noon-3 p.m. Volunteers help with questions on history of area, businesses, homes, individuals; research library. Donations appreciated. Garden Walk, 225 Main St. 345-7522. http://www.chicoheritage.net.

Domestic violence support group: 5:30 p.m. Chico Drop-In Center, 330 Wall St. Suite 50; 343-7711.

Catalyst Domestic Violence Services: 800-895-8476; catalystdvservices.org.

Paradise Spinning Guild: 6-8 p.m. Free introductory lessons; spin wool and other fibers into yarn. Feather Canyon Gracious Retirement. Brooke, 519-1541.

Americana Corvette Club: 7 p.m. Logans Roadhouse, Chico. All Corvette owners welcome. 520-1399. http://www.americanacorvetteclub.org.

Chico Optimist Club: Noon. Cozy Diner, 1695 Mangrove Ave. Larry Jendro, 533-1413, ljendro@msn.com.

North Valley Woodturners: 7-9 p.m. Usually a wood-turning related demonstration, show-and-tell and wood sharing. New members welcome. Lynn Shoger, 876-1419; Lynn.Shoger@att.net. Westgate Hardwoods, 9296 Midway, Durham.

Chico Republican Women: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Luncheon. Manzanita Place, 1705 Manzanita Ave. Open to women registered as Republicans. Cost $15. RSVP. Information, Mary Lou Johnson, 343-8843.

Sons of Italy, Chico: 6 p.m. St. Johns Catholic Church basement, West Fifth at Chestnut. 345-7911.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 6:30-8 p.m. General meeting. Question and answer time; refreshments. 109 Parmac (conference room). 343-775 or 894-8551.

Exchange Club of Durham: 6:30 a.m. Red Rooster Cafe, 9418 Midway, Durham. 876-7763.

Chico Breakfast Exchange Club: 7 a.m. Kalico Kitchen, 2396 The Esplanade. Bill Morris, 342-7805; http://www.nationalexchangeclub.org.

Butte Business Network: 7:15 a.m. Italian Cottage, 2234 The Esplanade, Chico. 893-4464.

Salvation Army Home League: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Salvation Army, 567 E. 16th St., Chico. 342-2199.

LeTip Chico Lunch Club: 11:30 a.m. Exchange business referrals. 342-4229, letip.com. Moms, 209 Salem St.

Sons in Retirement (SIRS), Branch 84: 11:45 a.m. Lunch, guest speakers, golf, bridge, hiking, fishing, newsletter, travel. No dues. Elks Lodge, 1705 Manzanita Ave. Jim Hertl, 897-0402.

Sons In Retirement Bridge Club: Noon. Chico SIR members play Chicago bridge. The Lodge, 2750 Sierra Sunrise Terrace. Robin Thompson, 343-2953.

Toastmasters, Hooker Oak Club: 12:15-1:15 p.m. California Northern School of Law, 1395 Ridgewood Drive. 519-3304.

Chico Eagles: Doors 4:30 p.m. Bingo. Pack games start 6:30 p.m. Kitchen open for snacks/dinner. Door prizes. Eagles Hall, 1940 Mulberry St. Proceeds benefit local charities. Charlene Hefty, 518-7767.

Speak Easy Toastmasters: 5:30 p.m. Willows Library, 201 N. Lassen St. 968-5038. http://www.toastmasters.org.

High Sierra Model Railroad Club: 6-10 p.m. 3650 Morrow Lane. New members welcome. Joe Clark, 342-4305.

Chico Citizens Climate Lobby: 6:30-8 p.m. Education and promotions of solutions to climate change. Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave. 893-1855.

Chico Toastmasters: 7 p.m. Learn to communicate effectively. Enloe Rehab Center conference room, 340 W. East Ave. 893-4464.

Facebook Live: Noon. Caring for Your Heart. Learn about improving heart health, its risks and more, online with Joanne Alonzo, a cardiovascular disease specialist with Enloe Cardiology Services. Follow and ask questions. Information, 332-7300 or visit http://www.enloe.org/events.

Butte County Health Care Coalition: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meets at Valley Oaks Village, Common House, 1950 Wild Oak Lane, Chico. Park in uncovered spots.

Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group: 2-4 p.m. 150 Amber Grove Drive, Suite 154, Chico. 895-9661.

Cancer Discussion Group: 4:30-6 p.m. Patients/caregivers share tips, discuss challenges, gain tools to understand how to support those with cancer. Enloe Conference Center, 1528 The Esplanade. 332-3856.

Family Engagement Group: 6 p.m. For families seeking support for loved ones with memory loss. Hosted by memory care community. Amber Grove Place, 3049 The Esplanade. RSVP, 826-3226.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Chico: Chico Central 6:30, 8 a.m. noon. 3:30 p.m. 5:30, 7 p.m. 1102 Mangrove Ave.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Secular in Sobriety: 7-8 p.m. Secular meeting of AA. All faiths welcome. Chico Peace and Justice Center, 526 Broadway St. 762-9834.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): 8:30-9:15 a.m. Weigh-in; 9:30-10:30 a.m. Weight loss support group meeting. Grace Brethren Church, 355 Panama Ave. 342-9017.

Iversen Wellness & Recovery Center and Med Clinic: Computer center open. Iversen Wellness & Recovery Center, 492 Rio Lindo Ave. 879-3311.

Narcotics Anonymous: Noon, Chico NA; 7 p.m. Just for Today Daily Meditation. 5:30 p.m. Mens meeting. 7 p.m. Chico NA. Topic Discussion 208 W. East Ave., Suite A. Park in back. 6 p.m. Daily Application of Spiritual Principles, 1053 Ohio St. Topic Discussion.

Teens, Stonewall Alliance Youth (SAY) Teens: 3:30-5 p.m. Non-threatening, non-discriminatory, safe outlet for ages 13-17 to talk about issues surrounding sexuality. Inclusive to all youth. Stonewall Alliance Center, 358 E. Sixth St., Chico. 893-3336. conner@stonewallchico.org.

Victims of Domestic Violence Support Group: 5:30 p.m. 330 Wall St. Suite 50, Chico. 343-7711. Also Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Catalyst Domestic Violence Services. 876-0397. 24-hour crisis line 800-895-8476.

Overeaters Anonymous: 5:30 p.m. Meet at 1600 Mangrove Ave., Chico. 760-518 6480 or 514-4610 (24 hour line).

Pills Anonymous Chicos Got Hope: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Big Book study/speaker. Open discussion based on 12-step recovery program, prescription drug addiction. Newcomers, loved ones and those addicted to other substances. 2341 Floral Ave.Call/text 624-0094.

Overeaters Anonymous: 5:30 p.m. Meets at 1600 Mangrove Ave., Chico. 760-518 6480 or 514-4610 (24 hour line).

Transgender Stonewall: 6 p.m. Peer support group for all individuals, from those questioning gender role/identity to those living their authentic genders, plus spouses, partners, siblings, children, friends and allies. Stonewall Alliance Center, 358 E. Sixth St. 893-3336. conner@stonewallchico.org.

Celebrate Recovery Christian 12-Step Program: 6:30-9 p.m. East Avenue Community Church, 1184 East Ave., Chico. 342-1806.

Overeaters Anonymous: 5:30-6:30 p.m. St. John Episcopal Church, 2341 Floral Ave. Walter, 343-1029.

Al-Anon: Chico: 7:15-8:15 p.m. Experience, Strength & Hope. First Christian Church, Room 5, 295 E. Washington Ave. 342-5756.

Submit calendar listings, corrections or updates by email calendar@chicoer.com, fax 342-3617 or mail Enterprise-Record, P.O. Box 9, Chico, CA, 95927.

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