What's happening Thursday in the north valley
Glenn Mennonite Church Blood Drive: 3-7 p.m. Participants receive promo code for a $10 voucher for Fandango or Chipotle. Eat healthy, low-fat meal within two hours of donating; must be 16 (16- and 17-year-olds must bring signed permission form from parent or guardian), weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good general health, drink plenty of water in advance, bring an ID (with name and either date of birth, donor ID number or your photo. Located at 8034 County Road 48, Glenn. Information, Vitalant, 877-258-4825.
Thursday Night Market: 6-9 p.m. Downtown Chico, Weekly summertime farmers market with live music and food trucks.
Chico Theater Company: 7:30 p.m. "Damn Yankees." Wickedly romantic comedy. Tickets $22 adults, $20 seniors 65 or older and $16 ages 15 and younger. Purchase tickets at box office, noon-6 p.m.; online at www.tix4.centerstageticketing.com/sites/chicotheatrecompany or call 894-3282. 166 Eaton Rd. 894-3282.
Tender Loving Coffee: 6-8 p.m. Emma Garrahy and Will Hartman of Hillcrest Avenue Band perform. 365 E. Sixth St.
Tender Loving Coffee: 5:30-8 p.m. "Let your pride flow" paint night event for Pride Month features teacher Stephanie Chavez on the back patio. 365 E. Sixth St.
Chico Seed Orchard: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Pedestrian gate open daily. Drive-thru gate, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday. One-mile self-guiding nature trail meanders through unique botanical area in Edgar Slough. Pet owners keep dogs on leash. Search for Chico Seed Orchard online for more information. 2741 Cramer Lane, Chico.
Healing Art Gallery: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Photography art by Antonio Ramirez displayed in Enloe Cancer Center as part of feature of Northern California artists whose lives are touched by cancer. Begins Friday, open through July 19. 265 Cohasset Road. For more information, email rebecca.senoglu@enloe.org or call 332-3856.
Habitat for Humanity: 5:30 p.m. Butte County Board of Directors meets at Oxford Suites, 2035 Business Lane. RSVP to attend. Open to the public. Information, 343-7423, or info@buttehabitat.org. Second Thursday.
Circle of Awakening Study and Practice Group: 7:30 p.m. Sky Creek Dharma Center, 120 Three Oaks Court. Ati Yoga, teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. 828-2589. Second Thursday.
Chico Citizens' Climate Lobby: 6:30-8 p.m. Discussions on successes and future plans. For those interested in promoting a national carbon fee and dividend plan. Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave. citizensclimatelobby.org. Second Thursday.
Gray Lodge Wildlife Area: Sunrise to sunset. 9,100 acres of fields, riparian areas, ponds, waterways; shelter for 300+ species of resident and migrant birds and mammals. Self-guided nature trail, seasonal guided tours, hunting, exhibits. 3207 Rutherford Road, Gridley. 846-7500. Weekly.
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. Call Chico Chamber, 891-5556, to schedule appointments. www.greaterchicoarea.score.org. Monday-Saturday. Weekly.
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. 1-800-895-8476. Weekdays.
Medicare counseling: Trained, state-registered volunteer counselors assist seniors, adults with disabilities with Medicare matters. Passages Adult Resource Center, 25 Main St. Suite 202, Chico. Appointments, 898-6716. Weekly.
Chico Library: 10 and 11 a.m. Toddler Storytime for ages 3 and younger; 3 p.m. 3D Printing; 3:30 p.m. Chess Club. Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave. Weekly.
Preschool story time: 10 a.m. Durham library, 2545 Durham-Dayton Highway. 879-3835. Weekly.
Chico Air Museum: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aircraft, aviation, space artifacts and documents; outdoor museum (jet and propeller driven aircraft); research library, gift shop, speaker series, events by arrangement. Free, but donations helpful. 165 Ryan Ave., Chico Airport. Appointments available. 345-6468. www.chicoairmuseum.org. Weekly.
Chico History Museum: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. "Chico Through Time" in the Patrick Gallery. "The Evolving Chinese Temple" in the Carnegie Gallery. Admission: $5 adults; $3 seniors, veterans, students, children 5 and older; free to those under age 5. 141 Salem St. 891-4336. Weekly.
Museum of Northern California Art (monca): 11 a.m. -5 p.m. New exhibit, "Map It Out," features 30 artists who invented and were inspired by the theme of maps. Thursdays through Sundays at 900 The Esplanade. Admission $5; free to students with ID's and children. www.monca.org or call 487-7272. May 30-July 28.
Janet Turner Print Museum: Closed until next show in August.
Chico Creek Nature Center: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Interpretive center for Bidwell Park; exhibits, live animals, public programs. 1968 E. Eighth St. $4 adults, $2 children. 891-4671, info@bidwellpark.org. Weekly.
Babies Love Books: 11 a.m. Stories, songs. Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave. 891-2762. Weekly.
Valene L. Smith Anthropology Museum: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. "Remarkable Lives; The Intertwined World of Birds and Humans." Exhibit in partnership with the Altacal Audubon Society. Free, donations welcome. 898-5397. Tuesday-Thursday. Exhibit through July 25.
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. Weekdays.
Gateway Science Museum: Noon-5 p.m. "Beauty & the Beast: California Wildflowers & Climate Change," through fall 2019. Saturdays only: 1 p.m., Investigation stations. 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. www.csuchico.edu/gateway. Weekly.
Chico Creek Nature Center: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Janeece Webb Living Animal Museum, Wednesday-Saturday. Exhibits, living animals, public programs. 1968 E. Eighth St. $4 adults, $2 children. 891-4671, info@bidwellpark.org. Weekly.
Babies Love Books: Noon and 1 p.m. Stories, songs and bounces for newborns to 18 months. Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave. 891-2762. Weekly.
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. www.chicoheritage.net. Weekly.
After school story time: 3 p.m. Ages 5-9. 1108 Sherman Ave. Chico Library. 891-2762. Weekly.
Wii game time: 3-5 p.m. For 12-17-year-olds. Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave. Weekly.
Domestic violence support group: 5:30 p.m. Chico Drop-In Center, 330 Wall St. Suite 50; 343-7711. Weekly.
Catalyst Domestic Violence Services: 1-800-895-8476; catalystdvservices.org. Weekly.
Durham Community Women's Club: 7 p.m. For location, 342-7877. Second Thursday.
Chico Camera Club: 6:30 p.m. Informal group for sharing personal art and insights. The Lodge at Sierra Sunrise Village, 2750 Sierra Sunrise Drive. www.chicocameraclub.com or Jean, (530) 514-4857. Second Thursday.
Knights of Columbus: 7 p.m. St. John's Catholic Church. W. Fourth and Chestnut streets, Chico. 343-8741; 7 p.m. St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 767 Elliott Road, Paradise. Second Thursday.
SIRS Dominoes group: 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch ($15) and Mexican Train Dominoes games. Red Lobster. Soft drinks, coffee free. New players welcome. Sons in Retirement. Fergie Ferguson, 342-6459. Second Thursday.
Exchange Club of Durham: 6:30 a.m. Red Rooster Cafe, 9418 Midway, Durham. 876-7763. Weekly.
Chico Breakfast Exchange Club: 7 a.m. Kalico Kitchen, 2396 The Esplanade. Bill Morris, 342-7805; www.nationalexchangeclub.org. Weekly.
Butte Business Network: 7:15 a.m. Italian Cottage, 2234 The Esplanade, Chico. 893-4464. Weekly.
Salvation Army Home League: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Salvation Army, 567 E. 16th St., Chico. 342-2199. Weekly.
LeTip Chico Lunch Club: 11:30 a.m. Exchange business referrals. 342-4229, letip.com. Mom's, 209 Salem St. Weekly.
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. Weekly.
Sons In Retirement Bridge Club: Noon. Chico SIR members play Chicago bridge. The Lodge, 2750 Sierra Sunrise Terrace. Robin Thompson, 343-2953. Weekly.
Toastmasters, Hooker Oak Club: 12:15-1:15 p.m. California Northern School of Law, 1395 Ridgewood Drive. 519-3304. Weekly.
Chico Eagles: 3 p.m. doors, 4:30 p.m. Pack sales and kitchen open for snacks/dinner; speedball 5:45 p.m.; Bingo, 6:15 p.m. Door prizes. Eagles Hall, 1940 Mulberry St. Proceeds benefit local charities. Charlene Hefty, 518-7767. Weekly.
Speak Easy Toastmasters: 5:30 p.m. Willows Library, 201 N. Lassen St. 968-5038. www.toastmasters.org. Weekly.
High Sierra Model Railroad Club: 6-10 p.m. 3650 Morrow Lane. New members welcome. Joe Clark, 342-4305. Weekly.
Chico Citizens' Climate Lobby: 6:30-8 p.m. Education and promotions of solutions to climate change. Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave. 893-1855. Weekly.
Chico Toastmasters: 7 p.m. Learn to communicate effectively. Enloe Rehab Center conference room, 340 W. East Ave. 893-4464. Weekly.
Health, emotional support
Hepatitis C Support Group: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch included. Chico Family Health Center/Ampla Help, 680 Cohasset Road. Jeanette Warner, 566-7513, warnerjeanette@comcast.net. Second Thursday.
Diabetes Support Group: 6-7:30 p.m. For people with Type 2 Diabetes; open to those living with diabetes, friends and family. Planetree Room, Enloe Conference Center, 1528 The Esplanade. 332-6802. Second Thursday.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Chico: Chico Central 6:30, 8 a.m. noon. 3:30 p.m. 5:30, 7 p.m. 1102 Mangrove Ave. Weekly.
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. Weekly.
Iversen Wellness & Recovery Center and Med Clinic: 9:15 a.m., 12-Step; 10 a.m. Schizophrenia Support; 10 a.m. SNAP-Ed; 11 a.m. Facilitator meeting; Noon, Free Dance; 1 p.m. Tobacco Awareness; 1 p.m. Untethered Soul (open). Computer Lab open 9:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. 492 Rio Lindo Ave. Wellness, 879-3311; Med Clinic, 879-3974. nvcss.org/programs/iversen. Weekly.
Narcotics Anonymous: Noon, Chico NA; 7 p.m. Candlelight meeting. Both at 255 E. 20th St., Unit C. 1-877-669-1669. Weekly.
Narcotics Anonymous: Noon,. Open (JFT), 2234 Park Ave.; 6 p.m. Free to be Me, LGBT meeting (O/TD), Unitarian Church, 1289 Filbert Ave.; 7 p.m. Chico (O/CL/TD), 2234 Park Ave. Weekly.
SAYes! Teens, Stonewall Alliance Center: 3:30-5 p.m. Group meets; social time, discussions of issues surrounding sexuality, growing up LGBT in rural areas. Ages 14-17. 358 E. Sixth St., Chico. 893-3336. Weekly.
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 1-800-895-8476. Weekly.
Overeaters Anonymous: 5:30 p.m. Meets at 1600 Mangrove Ave., Chico. 760-518 6480 or 514-4610 (24-hour line). Weekly.
Pills Anonymous "Chico's 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. Weekly.
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. Weekly.
Celebrate Recovery Christian 12-Step Program: 6:30-9 p.m. East Avenue Community Church, 1184 East Ave., Chico. 342-1806. Weekly.
Overeaters Anonymous: 5:30-6:30 p.m. St. John Episcopal Church, 2341 Floral Ave. Walter, 343-1029. Weekly.
Al-Anon: Chico — 7:15-8:15 p.m. Experience, Strength & Hope. First Christian Church, Room 5, 295 E. Washington Ave. 342-5756. Weekly.
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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