Carnivals, festivals and other events put on by public and private elementary schools are such a cute and fun way to raise funds and build community. From experience, I know you don’t need to be affiliated with the school in any way to show up and have a great time. On Friday, Oct. 3, Sierra View Elementary School host its Fall Festival from 5-8:30 p.m. at the school at 1598 Hooker Oak Ave. Admission is free, and game tickets are 25 cents apiece. There are scarecrow and cake decorating contests along with food and a silent auction. Two days later, Oct. 5, is the Fall Festival at Notre Dame School. It’s an old-fashioned festival with game tokens sold for 25 cents and prizes awarded. Admission is free. The private Catholic school is at 5th and Hazel streets.
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School fall festivals set
Friday, October 3rd, 2008Sierra Oro Farm Trail Tickets On Sale
Monday, September 1st, 2008Tickets are on sale now for the annual Sierra Oro Farm Trail, which on Oct. 11-12 offers a peek into Butte County agriculture, from nuts to wine. This year, the popular event will feature 19 farms and 8 wineries. Kids are welcome, and in fact kids 12 and under are free. Adult tickets are $20 in advance and $25 during Passport Weekend. You can buy tickets via www.sierraoro.org or visit the Chico, Oroville or Paradise chambers of commerce. Families can even go online and pre-plan a route and interactive tour using Google Maps. Way cool..
Stansbury Home Ice Cream Social
Monday, August 18th, 2008
It’s almost here: the delicious annual fundraiser for the historic Stansbury Home. Held at the home at 307 Salem St., the event is Friday, Aug. 22 from 6-9 p.m. and features ice cream donated by Ben & Jerry’s (and served by Chico Rotary volunteers) as well as an Orient & Flume art glass raffle and other fun. $5 adults; $3 kids ($1 less if purchased ahead of time at Grace Jr., Zucchini and Vine, Brambley Cottage, Ben & Jerry’s or Cal Java). 895-3848. Here’s a picture of Alec enjoying his scoop in 2006.
Slice of Chico!
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
It’s almost here: Downtown Chico’s day of sidewalk sales, socializing and ice-cold free watermelon served up by the Downtown Chico Business Association! It might be hot and smoky, but that won’t stop folks from enjoying the event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday, July 12.
Chico 4th of July Celebration
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
We’re really looking forward to Chico’s annual Independence Day shindig at One Mile in Bidwell Park. Last year Alec got a rad Blue’s Clue’s tattoo and I think there was a snowcone involved. The pancake breakfast is from 7:30-11 a.m.; the 5k run starts at 8am; the horseshoe contest is from 9 a.m.-noon; the Chico Community Concert Band plays from 9-10:35 a.m.; the “Let Freedom Ring” speech is from 10:45-11:30 a.m.; the pie eating contest is from 12:15-12:45 p.m.; games are from 1-2 p.m. and the Midnight Blues Society is from 1-3 p.m. There are also food booths, activities and crafts from 10am-3pm. Much credit goes to CARD and Do-It Leisure. See you there!