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Community Baby Shower

October 29, 2016

Butte Baby Steps, a program of Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, in collaboration with Butte County’s Children and Families Commission (First Five) and Public Health, will be hosting a FREE community baby shower for all pregnant and new mothers in…

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MOD Pizza Comes to Chico

October 29, 2016

The Sanders Family is proud to bring MOD Pizza to Chico! The restaurant opened on Monday, October 3rd, 2016. MOD is located at 851 East Ave #150 in Chico. MOD Pizza is the original quick service pizza concept based out…

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A Very Chico Nutcracker

October 29, 2016

Celebrating 35 seasons, Chico Community Ballet embarks on the creation of a brand-new and unique concept with their bi-annual Nutcracker production at Laxson Auditorium: “A Very Chico Nutcracker.” Inspired by Dr. Oscar Stansbury and his daughter, Angeline, this soaring story…

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Local Pumpkin Patches

July 31, 2016

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Wings of Eagles Family Fun Day

July 31, 2016

Two by Two Ranch & Petting Zoo and Funny Faces have sponsored the annual “Wings of Eagles Family Fun Day” since 2008. We were inspired to create this event when a friend’s 5-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia. We wanted…

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Doctor Doolittle Jr.

July 31, 2016

Imagine if we could talk to animals! This September, Chico Performances and Blue Room Young Company are bringing the one person who can (and that would be Dr. Dolittle, of course!) to the Laxson Auditorium stage, in the wacky and…

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Calling All Superheroes!

July 31, 2016

Superheroes will not be leaping over tall buildings, but they will be out in the open, running for a good cause and having fun in the process. You can see them in their Superhero regalia at the Superhero Fun Run…

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Beyond the Casserole: 8 New Ways to Provide a Meal

May 17, 2016

by Sarah Lyons Each time we added another child to our family and friends brought meals to our home to help with the transition. Adding a new baby to the family can temporarily turn the house upside down and having…

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A Day for Dad: Make This Father’s Day One to Remember

May 17, 2016

By Kimberly Blaker It doesn’t matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was. — Anne Sexton Fathers play a significant part in children’s lives. They influence children’s self-esteem and school performance, are important role models, and…

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Top 5 Things Every Parent Should Know About Estate Planning

May 17, 2016

By Nicole Plottel Estate Planning can be confusing and intimidating, but it does not have to be. Here are five things all young families should know: 1. Estate planning is not only for the wealthy or the elderly. Estate plans…