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| | BAD CHECK ALERT
The Butte County District Attorney's Bad Check Unit has issued an alert to be on the lookout for checks written by JUSTIN PAUL MONACO. Monaco has been writing checks throughout Chico and Gridley on a variety of accounts. He has also been forging checks on the account of a former girlfriend. Account names Monaco has used include JUSTIN MONACO, JP MONACO, JP MONACO & ASSOCIATES, MONACO & ASSOCIATES, INC., PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. Monaco has also forged checks on an Umpqua Bank account belonging to BROOKE ELLIOTT. There is a current criminal case pending against Monaco. If you encounter Monaco attempting to write a check to your establishment, please contact your local law enforcement agency.
Chico Police Dept. (530) 897-4900, Gridley Police Dept. 846-5670, Butte County Sheriff's Office (530) 891-2711. For further information, please contact Karen Peltier at the Butte County Distric Attorney's Bad Check Unit at (530) 538-6996.
Chico State Spring Musical: "A Little Night Music"
Thursday, May 8 through Saturday, May 10 at 7:30p.m. in the Harlen Adams Theatre. This is a sophisticated European tale of romance and Eros, all in waltz rythms. A Little Night Music, written by Stephen Sondheim, is one of the most beautiful scores in all Musical Theatre. The show features students from the CSUC Department of Theatre. For more information contact the University Box Office: (530) 898-6333.
3rd Street Gallery "Wine & Art"
All are welcome to the Arc's 3rd Street Gallery's first monthly Wine Tasting, Friday May 16th @ 5-7p.m. Come enjoy music, food, fine wine (of course) and unique art by local artists. "This is a great chance for everyone to relax, enjoy some fine wine and take a tour of the gallery," says Charlie Williams, 3rd Street Gallery manager. "We'll be pouring a variety of fine wines including a few blended (Meritages) selections." Including one that is 72% Merlot, 25% Cab and 3% Petite Verdot and another that is 72% Cab, 25% Petite Verdot, and 3% Merlot. This is a free event and happens on the 3rd Friday of every month. 163 East 3rd Street, Downtown Chico. For questions, call (530) 864-8202.
Special May Deals from Partylite Gifts!
When you host a May Partylite Party ($400 compensatable sales tax before shipping and 1 booking dated within 30 days), you can select 5 Dozen Votives of your choice for only $10! You can select from any of the 2008 fragrances and the Summer Scent-sational Fragrances. Plus you still earn Hostess Credit, 1/2 off items! Contact Cyndi A. Ting for more information on how to get involved! (530)809-0102.
AAA Travel Upcoming Events
May 22, 2008 at 4p.m.: Latin America presentation with AAA Travel, Avanti destinations and Royal Caribbean Cruise line. Learn about the history and fantastic travel opportunities at AAA - 2221 Forest Avenue. Light refreshments provided. Please RSVP to (530) 332-2684, space is limited.
June 4, 2008 at 5:45p.m.: Discover the wonders Australia and the South Pacific have to offer during an event with AAA Travel, Trafalgar tours, and Princess cruises. 2221 Forest Avenue. Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to (530) 332-2684, space is limited.
The Golden 1 Credit Union Named to Companies That Care Honor Roll
"This list of national companies honros businesses for their commitment to create a positive work environment and for their efforts in giving back to the community." To read the full press release, click here!
Tri Counties Bank Rewards Customers with Perfect Choice Checking!
Starting on April 24th, 2008 Tri Counties Bank launched Perfect Choice Checking, a free checking account with no monthly maintenance fees, no minimum balance requirements, and the opportunity to earn interest up to 3.50% APY and ATM fee refunds when customers complete a few simple behaviors. To get all these perks, customers have to make 12 check card transactions for point-0f-sale purchases. Sign up for one direct deposit coming into their checking account or one automated debit leaving their account. And lastly, provide a valid email address and agree to receive their monthly bank statement online. Perfect Choice Checking is available at all 57 Tri Counties Bank branches throughought the Central Valley. Call 530-332-2333 or click here for more information!
Mother's Day Flowers For the Elderly
Many mother's in care homes are forgotten on Mother's Day. Don't let that happen this year; please send your tax deductible contribution to PASSAGES Center "Mother's Day Flowers," 2491 Carmichael Drive, Suite 400, Chico, CA 95928. Passages has been coordinating this event and relying on community support for 13 years now. With your support, a forgottn mother will receive the gift of a living plant. Passages senior volunteers wilol deliver the plants on May 6. For more information contact Carl Childers, Director at PASSAGES Volunteer Services at (530) 898-4307 or cchilders@csuchico.edu.
Wall Raising Ceremony - Habitat for Humanity of Butte County
Join the Habitat for Humanity of Butte County on Saturday, May 10th at 10a.m. to participate with the Wall Raising Ceremony of their next home. The location is 2847 Ceanothus Avenue, Chico. Refreshments will be served. There will be a short ceremony and then the new homeowners will raise the first wall. Walls will be going up all day! From 8a.m. -4p.m. If you'd like to participate, please wear closed toe shoes. For more information call (530) 343-7423.
Mother's Day Brunch at St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center
Benefits the Newman Catholic Center and Torres Community Shelter. Celebrate Mom on Sunday, May 11th between 8a.m. and 2p.m. at 346 Cherry Street, Chico. Advanced Tickets: Adults $10, Students $6, Children (5 and older) $6, Children (4 and younger) FREE. If purchasing tickets at the door, add $2 to price of ticket. Tickets can be purchased at the Chico Chamber of Commerce, Neman Center, and Lyon Books.
Mother's Day Brunch at Holiday Inn Chico
Have brunch with mom on May 11st at the Holiday Inn from 10a.m. - 2:30p.m. $21.95 per person and ages 2-10 for $15.95 per person. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling the Hotel at (530) 345-2491. Menu: Roast Turkey Carving Station, Prime Rib Carving Station, Baked Ham Carving Station, Chick Marsala, Baked Salmon Filet, Green Bean Casserole, Baked Yams, Roasted Baby Red Potatoes, Garlic Whipped Potatoes and Gravy, House Rice with Baby Shrimp, steamed market fresh vegetables, tossed green salad and choice of two dressings, fresh fruit salad, seafood display, new york style cheesecake, brownies, cookies, jello, pastries, donuts, chocolate mousse. Any additional information please call (530) 345-2491 ext. 607.
Bike to Work Week - Business Challenge
You are invited! All businesses in the city are invited to participate in the Bike to Work Week Business Challenge by The City of Chico, May 11-17th. Encourage your employer to compete for the honor of most cycle friendly place to work in Chico. Winning businesses receive: Public recognition, web site graphics, annual rotating trophies, and award plaque displayed at the City Municipal Building. Contact City Traffic Engineering for entry: (530) 879-6942 (rbaker@ci.chico.ca.us). Gold Division: 50 or more employees, Silver Division: 11 to 49 employees, Bronze Division: Up to 10 employees. Competing businesses need to supply a coordinating person. Winning evaluations will be weighted most heavily on ridership percentage, but scores will also include points for cycling incentives plans and workplace enchancements (bike parking, showers, cycle loan programs, etc.) Track the day to day status on the City's bicycle web page - click here!
Water Awareness Month Festival
Join Cal Water for Water Awareness Month in May and celebrate with face-painting, games, prizes, free water-conserving devices, snow cones, food and fun for the whole family! Learn information about water quality, rates, conservation, construction projects, and customer service from Cal Water. The local fire department will be at this event (with the fire truck!) as well as KBQB Bob 92.7 FM giving away station prizes. Enjoy this FREE festival on Wednesday, May 21 from 4-7p.m. at the Cal Water Customer Center, 2222 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Chico. For more information call (530) 893-6300.
The Terraces Senior Living - Lake Walk
Celebrate national senior helath and fitness day at The Terraces Senior Living with their 2nd Annual Lake Walk! Held on Wednesday, May 28th from 8a.m. to 12p.m.. Free registration available to the public. Show up around 8a.m. to register at The Terraces and prepare for the walk which will start around 9a.m. Enjoy fun activities, great prizes, free massages, fresh food and music around the pool area when you finish the walk. Register at the Terraces before the day of The Lake Walk and you'll receive a Free Gift to enjoy during the walk! For questions and more details call (530) 894-5429.
Chico Children's Theater Company Summer Program!
Musical productions: Yertle and Myrtle the Tyrant Turtles. Ages 5-8. Orientation is on May 28th from 3:30 to 5p.m. with rehearsals from June 9-26 Monday thru Thursday, 2:30-4:30p.m. $150. Two ferocious dictators command the other turtles to climb back-on-back to build a throne, higher and higher. Watch as Mac and Jack, the turtles at the bottom of the throne, plead with the greedy majesties to let them be free!
The Lorax & Mr. Money Bags. Ages 8-16. Orientation is on May 28th from 5-6:30p.m. with rehearsals from June 9-26 Monday thru Thursday, 11a.m. - 3p.m. Tuition $175. Bewitched by the beauty of the Truffula trees, an enterprising villain gets greedy and chops them down to produce "thneeds." You will love the Lorax as he works to save the environment! Shows June 27 & 28 at 7:30p.m. and 29th at 2p.m.
Win a "Shop and Dine" Weekend in Boston
Brought to you by The Club at the Chico Mall, you can experience a weekend at two of America's Premier Shopping Places, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Natick Collection's of luxury retailers, boutiques, and restaurants. Package includes roundtrip airfare to and from Boston for two people, 3 days, 2 nights stay at a premier hotel, and $1,000 shopping spree to use at both Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Natick Collection. More details and register to win here. Sweepstakes closes at 5p.m. May 30, 2008 and the winner will be notified via email around June 10, 2008.
Support Democracy!
Be a Part of the Election Process! Butte County Election Workers Needed. Positions available for the June 3, 2008 Primary Election: Inspectors, stipend of $135; Voting System Specialists, stipend of $115; and Clerks, stipend for $95. Mandatory training for all positions. Hours for Election Day are 6:00a.m. to approximately 9:30p.m.. For more information, please call (530) 538-7301-Oroville, or (530) 879-3743-Chico.
3rd Annual Special Olympics - Hearts of Gold
On Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 5:30p.m. join the Special Olympics Butte County for their 3rd Annual Hearts of Gold benefit dinner at the Bell Memorial Union, CSU, Chico. There will be a live and silent auction, and raffle prizes! The music will be by Mossy Creek. Table sponsors are welcome. Please contact (530) 521-7399 or (530) 518-2356 for more information.
This Way to Sustainability IV Conference
Hosted by CSU, Chico and Butte College, registration is now open for Part I - The Built Environment - Sustainable Buildings, On Time and On Budget. This will be held at the Butte College campus June 4-6, 2008. For complete information and registration instructions please click here. Conference presentation proposals are now being accepted for This Way to Sustainability IV Conference at CSU, Chico November 6-9, 2008. Deadline for submissions is June 2, 2008. Please click here for more information.
Black Crow now serves Champagne Sunday Brunch!
Served from 10-2:30p.m. with outside seating available. Click here for more information, or call (530) 892-1392 for reservations.
Mary Boss Memorial Scholarship
The family and friends of Mary Boss have established an endowed scholarship to benefit students with a desire to become Elementary School Teachers and to make a difference in the lives of children. Scholarship Criteria: Applicants must be a female student with an interest in becoming an Elementary School teacher. Applicants must demonstrate academic performance by earning a minimum gpa of 2.5 or higher in their coursework. Applicants must demonstrate financial need as determined by the scholarships awards committee. For more information on this scholarship and how to qualify or to donate, please click here.
Northern California National Bank to Sponsor "Chamber Minute"
Starting April 1, 2008 Northern California National Bank at 1717 Mangrove Avenue, Chico will be sponsoring the Chico Chamber of Commerce's "Chamber Minute." "Chamber Minute" is a daily radio spot on KPAY radio, at 6:50a.m.. Chico Chamber CEO, Jim Goodwin, delivers a daily announcement on business and community-related topics. You can catch the "Chamber Minute" Monday through Friday (with the exception of some holidays). For more information on the Northern California National Bank, click here or call (530)879-5900
Turtle Bay Exploration Park Exhibits and Events
Click Here for complete information!
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