Advance signups are required for the Children’s Christmas Party to be held Dec. 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chico Elk’s Lodge (Manzanita Place) at 1705 Manzanita Ave. Kids 12 and under can enjoy crafts, snacks and Santa. To reserve a spot, call 343-1431 by Dec. 16.
Alec and I will be heading down to Toys R Us this Saturday, Oct. 25, for Family Video Game Day, which runs from noon to 4 p.m. (I have my eye on a Nintendo DS Lite). People who show up for the event get a $10 off coupon good on one of six particular DS or Wii games. The cool part is, you get to “test drive” a bunch of different game consoles.
Circus Gatti will hold two shows in Chico on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 4:15 and 7:30 p.m. at the Silver Dollar Fair Grounds. There are free kids’ tickets at supermarkets around town, but they’re only good with a paid adult admission, which runs $22. (Youths 13 to 17 and senior citizens are $18). There is a $3 discount coupon online at the circus Web site, and the kids’ ticket could also be used for $2 off adult admission. For about 20 years, Circus Gatti has been the fundraiser of choice for the Chico Police Officers Association. The event generates thousands of dollars donated to a variety of community organizations. If you are concerned about animal treatment and other issues related to circuses, there are plenty of resources online where you can learn more.
