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Butte County
Rich in Treasures
From Sly Creek on the far eastern edge to the
waters of the Sacramento River on the western;
from Humbolt Peak in the north to the shadows
of the Sutter Buttes to the south, Butte County
is blessed with a wide diversity of terrain.
Lakes & rivers, creeks & canyons, mountains
& meadows, wild forests & waterfallstheres
no end to the natural beauty. Visitors and
residents alike enjoy hiking, bicycling, fishing,
hunting, water sports of all types, and a chance
to just enjoy or photograph nature here.
But thats just the beginning. History buffs
enjoy our many pioneer museums and beautiful historic homes, as well as the Chinese
artifacts found at three area museums.
We hope youll enjoy discovering Butte
Countys treasures, and think youll find, as
we have, that the areas most valuable assets
are the many warm-hearted folks youll meet
along the way.
Table of Contents
Oroville.............6-22
Discover Lake Oroville & its

Visitors Center, Californias 1st
Suspension Bridge, the Nations
Tallest Earthen Dam, an 1863
Chinese Temple, a 41-mile Bike
Trail, Wineries, Wildlife areas,
& Gold Rush era museums.
Event Calendars 4-5, 18, 21,

36, 62, 72
The Foothills...23-29
Experience Feather Falls, Bald
Rock, Table Mt., Feather River
Canyon Scenic Byway, & more.
Paradise.........68-75
All its name implies plus
the Gold Nugget Museum and
the Little Grand Canyon.
Performing & Fine Arts

Oroville State Theater....... 11, 18
Birdcage Theatre................20-21
Paradise Art Scene.................. 71
Paradise Performing Arts &
Theatre on the Ridge.............. 73
Performing Arts in Chico......... 36
Chico Art & Galleries.........54-58
Chico..............32-67
Tour Bidwell Mansion State

Historic Park, California State
University, One of the U.S.A.s
Largest City Parks, the National
Yo Yo Museum, internationally
known art glass studios and
microbreweries, as well as pro
sports teams all in the nations Top-Rated Bike Town.
Gridley Area..76-78
See Sutter Buttes, Gray Lodge
Wildlife Area, and tree-shaded
Butte County Fairgrounds.
Maps
B-Line................................30-31
Chico Art Benches.............56-57
Antique Shops.................. 65, 70
Gridley, Oroville, Paradise...... 79
Chico & Bidwell Park............. 80
Quick Resources........ 78
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Oroville
Gridley
Chico
2660 Olive Hwy.

2590 Feather River Blvd.
1503 Hwy. 99
2398 The Esplanade

757 East Avenue 1930 E. 20th St.
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Olive Hill Manufactured Home Community
Recipient of the Best Upgrade / Redevelopment Community in the United States
Family Built, Owned

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Beautifully Landscaped
Community Garden
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Storage
Library/Putting Green
Game & Billiards
Rooms
Swimming Pool
Social & Educational
Activities
Tranquility Garden
Book & Video Library
Visit or Call
Fred & JoAnn Ercolini, Managers

Monday through Friday: 9 am to 4 pm
Saturday by appointment.
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Olive Hill is a planned 55+ community for older persons, within a close distance to medical, shopping,
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What to do ....... When ....... Where .....

Chico Area
Now-Mar. 26 - Some Things You Need

to Know Before the World Ends Chico
Cabaret. Call 895-0245
Now-Apr. 14 - Anne Gottlieb Sally
Dimas Art Gallery. Call 345-3063
Mar. 22 - Maya Angelo 7:30 p.m, Laxson Aud. 898-6333
Mar. 24 - Acoustic Africa, 7:30 p.m.
Laxson Aud. 898-6333
Mar. 25- Germans Galore 7:30 p.m.,
Harlen Adams Theatre.898-6333
Mar. 25-Apr. 23 - Garden Variety. Avenue 9 Gallery. Call 879-1821
Mar. 26-Apr. 17- Annie Get Your Gun
at Chico Theater Company. Call 894-3282
Mar. 27 - Kite Day 12-4p.m., Community
Park. Bird in Hand sponsors. 893-0545
Mar. 27 - Rothes Bach Harlen Adams
Theatre, 2 p.m. Call 898-6333
Apr. 2 - Crosby & Nashrock & roll, 7:30
p.m. Laxson. 898-6333
Apr. 2 - Jazz X-Press: Im a Fool for
Jazz 7:30 p.m., Harlen Adams. 898-6333
Apr. 5 - Spencers Theatre of Illusion 7:30
p.m. Laxson. Call 898-6333
Apr. 5-10 - A Dolls House theater
7:30 p.m.Tues-Sat & 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun, Wismer Theatre. Call 898-6333
April 8 - Paula Poundstone: 100% Paula,
Laxson Aud.,7:30 p.m. Call, 898-6333
Apr. 9 - Iris Show at Chico Mall. 343-0706
Apr. 9 - Dances!Symphonic Winds,
7:30 p.m., H. Adams. 898-6333
April 13 - Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyeracoustic world fusion at 7:30
p.m. Laxson Auditorium. Call 898-6333
Apr. 13-17 - Quilt Rush 2011Quilts in
Bloom, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., 342-5464 or www.
quiltrush.com
Apr. 14 - Double Your PleasureThank
You Concert Harlen Adams Theatre, 7:30
p.m. Call 898-6333
April 14 - William KamkwambaBoy
Who Harnessed the Wind at 7:30 p.m.
Laxson Auditorium. Call 898-6333
Apr. 14-May 14 - Reefer Madnessthe
Musical Chico Cabaret. Call 895-0245
Apr. 15 - The Sky, the Air & a Smile
CSU Guitar Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Rowland-Taylor Hall. Call 898-6333
Apr. 16 - Calif. Nut Festival 11-4p.m. at
the Patrick Ranch. 892-1525 or 891-4336
Apr. 16 - Ethereal VoicesChoral Harlen
Adams Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Call 898-6333
Apr. 16-23 - Easter Bunny Visits & Photos, Sears Court, Chico Mall. 343-0706
Apr. 17 - League of Women Voters Wine

Tasting & Light Buffet 4-7 p.m. at The
Palms Pavilion, 2947 Nord. Call 895-8683
Apr. 20-May 30 - Figure Drawing at
Sally Dimas Art Gallery. Call 345-3063
Apr. 21-22 - Enchanted Melodies opera 7:30 p.m., Rowland Taylor. 898-6333
Apr. 23 - Spring Jamboree (Egg Hunt) Caper Acres, Bidwell Park. Call 895-4711
Apr. 29-May 28 - Barbara Morris,
Claudia Schwartz, & David Shimamoto.
Avenue 9 Gallery. Call 879-1821
Apr. 30 - Tennis Rock & Rally 9-11am
Community Park Courts. Call 895-4711
Apr. 30-May 1 - Chicos Artisans Fair
10-5 p.m. Downtown Park Plaza. 345-9652
May 1 - Chico Wildower Bike Ride. Call
343-8356
May 4-8 - Dirty Rotten Scroundrels
musical 7:30 p.m. Wed-Sat. + 2 p.m. Sun.
Laxson. 898-6333
May 6 - Art, Wine, Jazz Garden Party
6-9pm at Stansbury House. Call 891-0585
May 6-7 - ChiVAA eventArt Fiesta at
Matador Motel. Call 879-1821
May 7 - St. Johns Spring Garden Tour
plus lunch & boutique. Call 893-8979
May 7 - Endangered Species Faire 10am4pm Cedar Grove, Bidwell Park. 891-6424
May 10 - Scott SimonNPR. 7:30
p.m., Laxson. Call 898-6333
May 14 - Romantic RichesNorth State
Symphony, 7:30 p.m. Laxson. 898-6333
May 18 - School House Rock Live! Jr.
7:30 p.m., Laxson. Call 898-6333
May 26-30 - Silver Dollar Fair at Silver
Dollar Fairgrounds. Call 895-4666
June -Aug. - Chico Creek Summer Camp
Chico Creek Nature Center. Call 891-4671
June 2-18 - Superior Donuts at Chico
Cabaret. 895-0245
June 3-July 9 - Phyllis Cullen (ber art
& pictures) & Doug Rathbun (sculpture &
prints. Avenue 9 Gallery. Call 879-1821
June 4 - Chico Microbrew Fest 2-6 p.m.
Manzanita Place Elks Lodge. 342-3768
June 5 - Honey Run Covered Bridge Pancake Breakfast 7-11 a.m. Call 895-0911
June 5 - Centerville 49er Faire 9 a.m.-4
p.m., Centerville Rd. Info, 893-9667
June 10, 2nd Friday ARTabout Uptown
neighborhood, 4-8 p.m. Call 879-1821
June 10-July 30 - All About Summer
Sally Dimas Art Gallery. 345-3063
June 11-12 - Threshing Bee & Antique
Equipment Show 9-4p.m. at the Patrick
Ranch. Call 891-1525 or 891-4336.
June 11-26 - Brighton Beach Memoirs

at Chico Theater Company. Call 894-3282
July 4 - 4th of July Celebration 7:30am.3 p.m, Bidwell Park-1 Mile Area. 343-6055
July 4 - Point Race & Fireworks 6 p.m.
Silver Dollar Speedway. Call 891-6535.
July 14-30 - Aliens with Extraordinary
Skills at Chico Cabaret. 895-0245
July 15-Aug. 20 - Come Play with Me.
Avenue 9 Gallery. Call 879-1821
July 16 - A Slice of Downtown Chico Free
watermelon and great sales. 345-6500
July 23 - Chico Pond Tour. Call 342-4913
July 30-Aug. 21 - My WayTribute to
Frank Sinatra Chico Theater Co. 894-3282
Aug. 4-7 - The Rainmaker 7:30pm
Thurs-Sat. + 2pm Sun. at Chico Womens
Club. Call 661-8105
Aug. 11-14 - The Musicland Mystery
7:30 p.m. Thurs-Sat. + 2 p.m. Sun., Chico
Womens Club. Call 661-8105
Gridley Area
Mar. 24 - Larry Pearson Memorial Wine

Tasting & Silent Auction, 6-9p.m. at
Moose Lodge. Info, 846-0869, 846-4610
Apr. 8 - Kaleidoscope Golf Tournament at
Table Mtn. Golf Course. Info, 846-5851
Apr. 23 - Easter Egg Hunt Info, 846-3142
Apr. 26 - UP!State CA Rural Economic
Development Conference at Butte County
Fairgrounds. Call 530-846-3687 or email
e.burketrent@yahoo.com for more info
May 6 - Quota Salad Luncheon 11:30
a.m., Moose Hall. Info, 846-0869
May 14 - Kids Fishing Day at Gray
Lodge, ages 1-15, 7 a.m.-Noon. 846-3264
May 20 - Annual Guns vs. Hoses Softball
Tournament. Info, 846-3142
Red Suspenders Day/Car Show
May 21 Parade at 11 a.m. Plus pancake

breakfast, arts & crafts booths, music, bed
races, remans games, childrens area,
Pinewood Derby, Trike Races for children.
Call 846-3142
May 30 - Memorial Day Ceremony, Gridley/Biggs Cemetery.
June 3-5- Nor Cal Cluster Dog Show
Gridley Fairgrounds. Call 846-3626
Aug. 4 - Ice Cream Social at Biggs-Gridley Memorial Hospital. Call 846-5671
Aug. 25-28 Butte County Fair at the fairgrounds 38 shady acres. Country music,
bull riding, derby, queen contest, + 4-H &
FFA food, craft, & livestock exhibits. The
grandstand seats 1900 people, & the facility includes a 130x 240 ft. horse show area.
Call 846-3626
... from Here to There in Butte County

Oroville Area
Berry Creek:
Aug. 13 - Berry Festival at 1477 Bald
Rock Rd., At the Berry Creek Grange. Info,
589-3807
Oroville:
Mar. 25-26 Pinocchio, 7:30 p.m.at State
Theatre. 538-2470
Mar. 27 - Yellow Rose Tea 2-5 p.m. at
Ehmann Home w/ Iron-Jawed Angels
movie, honoring 100th Anniversary of Calif.s Womens Right to Vote. 877-7436
Apr. 1-14 -Birdcage Idol Show Birdcage
Theatre 7:30pm wkends. 533-2473
Apr. 2 - Wildower Festival, 10-4 p.m.
Riverbend Park. Call 533-2011
Apr. 3 - Trail Less Traveled 5K & 1/4
Marathon, 9am. Call 370-2647
Apr. 6 - Business Showcase, 10 a.m.-4
p.m., Municipal Aud. Info, 538-2542
Apr. 9 Spring Community Benet Concert
6-9 p.m.at State Theatre.
Apr. 12 Jim WitterThe Piano Men 7:30
p.m.at State Theatre.
Apr. 15 The Wonderful World of Oz 7:30
p.m.at State Theatre.
Apr. 23 - Egg Hunt & Healthy Kids Day,
9 a.m. Hammon Park. Info 533-9622
Apr. 30-May 1 - Surplus Citys Spring
Mud Crawl, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Call 534-9956
May 1 - Republican Womens Home Tour
& Tea, 1-4:30 p.m. Call 589-0834
May 6-22 Baby, 7:30 p.m.at State Theatre. 533-2473
Feather Fiesta Days - Apr. 29May 8
May 7- Bidwell Bar Day 12-4 p.m. at

tollhouse/bridge, Lake Oroville Rec Area,
Bidwell Canyon. Pioneer crafts, games,
music & food. Info, 538-2219
Apr. 29-30 - Ishi Gathering, at Ehmann
Home, 5:30 pm. Call 533-9418
May 1 - Native Sons of the Golden West
Beerfest, Rifes RV Park. 532-9777
May 4 - Chinese Temple Tea & Open
House, Noon-4 p.m. Call 538-2496
May 6 - Kiddie Parade (538-8603) &
FRRPD Bike Race downtown,
Call 538-8603
Ishi Seminar, Call 877-7436
May 7 - Feather Fiesta Days Parade
10 a.m. downtown Oroville.
City of Gold Triathalon
Call 370-2647
Craft Faire & Flea Market
8-4 p.m. Sank Park, Call 533-1757
Art Show, Montgomery/Oak, 534-7690
Ishi Gathering, Archery Shoot 10-2 pm
at Butte College. Call 877-7436
Gold Rush Car Show 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

downtown Orov. Call 533-3530.
Chili Cook-Off 8 a.m. Ford lot, 1726
Montgomery St.
Springfest - St. Thomas the Apostle
School, 1380 Bird St. Call 534-6969
May 8 - Eagles Mothers Day Brunch
Mothers Day Ham Dinner.
El Medio Fire Dept.
Pioneer Museum Open, Noon-4p.m.
May 12 - Fellows Club Top Ten Awards 7
p.m. at State Theatre.
May 14 - Fit-n-Fun Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at
Forebay. Info, 533-9622
May 21 - I WishHealthy Habits Play
2 p.m., State Theatre. 538-2470, 533-6911
May 22 - BCHS Oregon City BBQ
June 5 - Hooked on Fishing at Bedrock
Park. Call 538-2542
June 1st Sat. - Opening Day & Chili
Cookoff, Yuba-Feather Historical Museum
& Gold Trader Flat, 675-1025
June 4 - Gotta Dance 6 p.m. at State
Theatre. 538-2470
June 11 - Beyond the Music 7:30 p.m.
at State Theatre. 538-2470
June 14 - Flag Day Celebration @ Liberty
Pole, Montgomery & Huntoon. 533-9418
June 17-18 I Love Rock-n-Roll 6:30pm
(Sat. mat. 4 p.m.) State Theatre. 538-2470
July 3/4 - July 4th Community Band Concerts, July 3-7:30 p.m, July 4-1:30 p.m,
State Theater. 538-2470 or 538-2406
July 4 - Fireworks 9:30 p.m. at Lake Oroville. Info, 538-2542
July 29-30 Annie at State Theatre. Info,
538-2470
Aug., 1st Sat. - Forbestown DazeLiving
History Day. 9-4 pm, Yuba-Feather Historical Museum & Gold Trader Flat, 675-1025
Aug. 13 Snow White 2 & 7 p.m. at State
Theatre. Info, 538-2470
Paradise Area
Mar. 24- Apr. 17 - Present Laughter

7:30 p.m. Th-Sat; some Sun. matinees.
Theatre on the Ridge. Call 877-5760
Apr. 9-10 - Gem & Mineral Show
10am-4pm at Veterans Hall. 872-1846
Apr. 11-18- Paradise Dancers 7p.m.
Performing Arts Center. 872-8454
Apr. 23 - Easter Egg Hunt 9:30-11:30 a.m.
at Aquatic Park. Call 872-6393
Apr. 23 - Kids Fishing Day 6 a.m.-3 p.m.
at Paradise Lake. Call 873-1040
Gold Nugget Days Apr. 28-May 1

Thurs- Spaghetti Feed, Sr. Center 5-7
& Opening Ceremonies at Performing Arts
Center at 7pm.
Friday- Dogtown Revue 7pm, Perf. Arts Ctr

Gold Nugget Ball - 8pm-Midnight
Sat. - Pancake Breakfast at Veterans Memorial Hall & Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast
at Eagles Lodge. 7-Noon.
Donkey Derby - 9am-10am
Craft Faire & Carnival- 9am-5pm
Horse Festival- 10-4, Call 872-3625
Gold Nugget Parade - Noon-2pm
Gold Panning & Blacksmithing 2-5
Whiskerino/Costume Contest 3pm
Dogtown Revue 7pm, Perf. Arts Cntr
Sun. - Old Time Church Service 8am at
Magalia Historic Chapel
Eagles Biscuits/Gravy Breakfast
Dogtown Revue 2pm, Perf. Arts Cntr
Sunday Concert in the Park 10-4pm
Info on all Nugget events, call 872-8722
May 1 - Spring Fishing Derby 9:3011:30am. Aquatic Park. 872-6393
May 1 - Paradise Symphony 7p.m. Performing Arts Center. 872-8454
May 14 - Chocolate Fest 9 a.m.-5p.m.
Terry Ashe Park. Call Debbie Mosley 3424896
May 20-21- Sleeping Beauty Ballet 7:15
pm + 2:15 Sat., Performing Arts Center.
Call 872-8454
May 31 - Memorial Day Ceremony
10am at Paradise Cemetery. Call 877-4493
June 2-26 - I Love a Piano 7:30 p.m.
Th-Sat; some Sun. matinees. Theatre on the
Ridge. Call 877-5760
June 4-5 - Garden Tour (6 gardens+plant
sale), Paradise Garden Club. Call 877-4242
June 11- Cruisin Classic Car Show 8-5
p.m. Performing Arts Center. 872-8454
June 12 - Unity in Diversity Festival, 1-5
at Community Park. Call 877-1856
July 4 - Dogtown Fair 9-3, Magalia Community Church, 13700 Skyway. 877-7963
Ongoing Events
Chico Downtown Concerts in the Park

Free 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays, May 20 - Sept. 9
in Downtown Plaza. Call 345-6500
Chico Certied Farmers Markets are
held Thursdays April-Sept., 6-9 p.m. on
Broadway between 2nd- 5th Streets with
entertainment and shops open late; info,
345-6500. Saturdays 7:30a.m.-1 p.m.
year round, 2nd & Wall. Call 893-3276.
Gridley Certied Farmers Market each
Tues. May 22-August 28, 5-8 p.m., in
Daddow Park, near Hazel and Virginia.
Oroville Certied Farmers Market each
Sat. June through Sept., 8am-Noon, in
parking lot at Montgomery & Myers.
Oroville Concerts in the Parks held Thursday evenings mid-June-August in different
Oroville parks. Info, 533-2011.
Paradise Farmers Market is 7:30amNoon Tuesdays June-Oct. at Paradise
Alliance Church, 6491 Clark.
Oroville
Our County Seat
1 Drive Over the 2 Walk Across

Nations Tallest
Dam
Oroville Dam
Follow Oro Dam Blvd. East
Info: 530-534-2306
Completed in 1968, it stands 770
feet high and is 6,920 feet across the
top. It is the tallest and one of the
largest earthen dams in the USA.
Tailings from the gold dredging era
make up most of the material used in
construction.
A picnic area overlooks the dam &
has restroom facilities. The dam area is
also a favorite of local swimmers.
Beneath the dam, a cavern almost as
large as the state capitol building has
been hollowed out to house six power
generation units. Coupled with four
units in the Thermalito Power Plant,
they generate more than 2.8 billion
kilowatt-hours of power annually.
Lake Oroville, which the dam
created, has a surface area of 24 square
miles and a shoreline of 167 miles,
including many waterfalls in the Spring.
Californias First
Suspension Bridge
Bidwell Bar Suspension Bridge
South End of Lake Oroville in
Bidwell Canyon
Off Kelly Ridge Road
530-538-2219
In 1856, a suspension bridge was

swung across the Feather River at
Bidwell Bar, site of the countys first
gold mining community. Its towers,
manufactured in New York and brought
around the Horn, the bridge was the
first of its type in California and was
closed to traffic in 1954.
Prior to the construction of Oroville
Dam, the bridge was dismantled and
relocated in Bidwell Canyon. The first
Saturday of every May, the Bidwell Bar
Day celebration is held here featuring
demonstrations of pioneer crafts, gold
panning, food and entertainment. The
Toll House Museum there is open on
Saturdays during the summer.
3 Get the Big

Picture
Lake Oroville Visitors Center

North End of Kelly Ridge Road,
Off Olive Hwy (Hwy 162)
530-538-2219
http://parks.ca.gov
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, &
New Years Day
This is a great source for just about
any kind of information you want about
the area. The center, a joint venture
between Californias Dept. of Parks
& Recreation and the Dept. of Water
Resources, has exhibitions which cover
the history of the California water
projects from the early Spanish-built
dams to the dams of today, Maidu
Indian culture, and local wildlife.
More than forty videos are available
for viewing upon request. Brochures on
all area attractions are available as well
as maps of hiking and horse trails.
Be sure to climb the 47-foot high
viewing tower for spectacular views of
the lake, mountains, and valley.
4 Great Camping
& the Best

Fishing in the State
Lake Oroville Recreation Area
east of Oroville, off Olive Hwy. (162)
Campsite Reservations:
800-444-PARK (7275)
Park Headquarters 530-538-2200
www.dwr.water.ca.gov/lakeoroville
Camping opportunities abound at
this State Recreation Area, including
boat-in campsites and ten two-tiered
floating campsites, along with the more
typical all-terrain and RV hookup sites.
For marina information (houseboat
& other boat rentals, etc.), please see
item number 18.
If its bass youre after, youll be
pleased to know that Bassmaster
magazine ranks Lake Oroville as the
Best Bass Fishing Spot in California,
and held a regional bass tournement
here. And bass arent the only type of
fish youll find. Coho salmon, catfish,
mackinaw, and brown trout can all be
found here.
5 Want Wind

or Speed?
North & South Forebays

West of Hwy. 70, north of Oroville
(Garden Drive Exit)
Classes: 624-6919; www.
aschico.com/forebayaquaticcenter
Reserved for non-motorized use only,
the North Forebay is a sailors dream
come true. Ranked as the best sailing
and windsurfing north of the Bay Area,
these waters and winds are delightful.
The spot is also popular with those
Videos on Request at the

Lake Oroville Visitors Center
WATER VIDEOS
Length (minutes)
* Birth of Oroville Dam: 10

* Seeking Its Own Course: 3
Balancing Act: 22
What Do You Know About H2O?: 35
Lure of Water: 11
* Water for Life: 14
* The Fish Hatchery: 12
Wings Over Water: 6
To Protect, Conserve, & Develop: 12
Californias White Treasure: 13
The Living Marsh: 13
California State Water Project: 14
High Water Floods of 1986: 20
For Generations to Come: 11
California Water Story: 16
The Water Cycle: 10-12
Pipeline: 23
Free-Flowing Rivers: 18
PARK & NATURALIST VIDEOS
* John Bidwells California: 24

Windows on the Delta: 24
Wild California-Land: 25
California Rice: 14
California Indian Baskets: 30
Concow Maidu: 30
* Ishi in Two Worlds: 20
* Ghost Towns: 18
* The Gold Rush/California Settlement: 16
* Oroville: Past & Present: 14
* Gold Dredge & Hard Rock Mining &
Hydraulic Mining: (each) 20
Tears from the Sun: 19
Animal Babies: 10
The Predators: 26
Looking at Fishes: 15
Marty Stouffers Wild America:

6 videos (each) 30
Bird of Prey Red Tailed Hawk: 14
Rare and Endangered Plants

of California: 18
*Of special interest for first-time visitors to this area
Visit Downtown
Oroville!
For More Information: www.downtown-oroville.com
who prefer to canoe, swim, or just relax

in the sun. A 200-yard sandy swimming
beach has mens and womens dressing
rooms, drinking water, and a special
feature shade trees that keep the
sun off of your picnic table and you. A
15-space RV campsite and restrooms are
also found at the North Forebay.
In addition to the North Forebay,
there is a 7,000 sq. ft. aquatic center
on site. The Forebay Aquatic Center
is a collaborative effort between the
Associated Students of CSU, Chico the
Department of Boating and Waterways,
the Department of Water Resources
and the Department of Parks and

Recreation. The center provides boat
rentals, such as kayaks (both single
and double), pedal boats, hydro bikes,
canoes, and sailboats. In addition to
the rentals, the center offers courses
in sailing, sit-on-top kayaking, sea
kayaking, canoeing, wakeboarding,
rowing, and aquatic camps for youths
ages 8-16. The Aquatic Center is open
10 a.m. -7 p.m. daily.
The South Forebay is the spot for
speed competitions. Jet ski, speedboat,
and hydroplaners all come here to show
what theyre made of. The water action
is exciting, and theres a new swimming

beach, a picnic area, and a fish cleaning
station, as well as new shade trees.
6 Catch the 49er

Spirit
Butte County Pioneer Memorial

Museum
2332 Montgomery Street
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530-538-2497 Fri-Sat-Sun.
Noon-4p.m. Closed: Dec. 15-Jan. 31
Admission: $2 Adults ($1.50/each
(530) 538-2542
(800) 655-GOLD
Lake Oroville
Boating / Camping / Fishing

Recreational opportunities are also
available at the North and South Forebays,
Afterbay, Diversion Pond & Feather River.
The Bounty of Oroville
Sun., Sept. 25, 11:00 am. 4:00 pm.

Sank Park, 1067 Montgomery St.
Food & Beverage Tasting/ Music
Art / Local Products/ Kids Activities
For an extensive list of community events visit www.orovillechamber.net
1789 Montgomery St.

Oroville, CA 95965
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for groups with 15 or more),

children under 12 free
Built by the Native Sons & Daughters
of the Golden West and operated by the
City of Oroville, this museum was built
in 1932 as a replica of a 49er cabin. The
original building has been enlarged
to now hold 6,000 sq. ft. of historic
treasures.
Antique pianos, the original Oregon
City School organ, a grand old clock
from Bidwell Bar, an extensive hat
collection (including an 1849 bonnet
worn by a wagontrainer), beautifully
elaborate womens fans, antique dolls
(including a doll from the Donner
Party), a miners vest tailored to hold
different size nuggets, and a handmade
gold needle are just part of the holdings
of the first room.
The Indian artifact display contains
one of the largest arrowhead and basket
collections in the area, and the Chinese
exhibit features a rare tear jar.
One area is devoted to the life of
Florence Danforth Boyle, the museums
founder and Butte County Recorder in
1918.
It will give you the 49er spirit!
7 Relive a Love
Story
C.F. Lott Home in Sank Park

1067 Montgomery Street
530-538-2497 or 538-2415
Home Hours: Sun., Mon., & Fri.
11:30-3:30
Closed: Dec. 15-Jan. 31
Admission: Adults $3, Children

under 12 free
Park Hours: Mon.Sat. 9-9,

Sun. 9-8:30
A Victorian revival
style structure, the
C.F. Lott Home built
in 1856 serves as a
cultural repository
for decorative art
objects which
are typical of the
homes of Orovilles
pioneer families. The
collection includes
antique furnishings,
paintings, rugs, textiles, clothes, silver,
and glassware of the period 1849-1910.
The tour retells a love story,
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Closed December 15-January 31
Admission: Adults $3,
Children under 12 free
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Built in 1863 to serve a community

of 10,000 Chinese, this temple of
treasures is listed on the National
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It includes three chapels, with the
main chapel, Liet Sheng Kong, serving
as a place of worship for Taoism,
Confucianism, and Buddhism.
In 1968, Tapestry Hall was added
to display the extensive collection of
embroidered tapestries, parade parasols,
and other objects of beauty. A priceless
collection of Chinese and American
costumes is arranged to contrast the
two cultures by decades from 1850
to 1930. Also see the rare threedimensional puppets from the Oroville
Chinese Opera Theatre.
9 Songs, Dances
& More
Historic State Theater of

Oroville
At Myers & Robinson
Tickets: 530-538-2415
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Dedicated in 1928, this theater has
featured great vaudeville acts, fine films,
and multiple live music, dance, and
drama performances. The theater was
designed by Timothy L. Pflueger and
J.R. Miller, who also created the Pacific
Telephone and Telegraph Building in

San Francisco.
The State was restored to much of its
original grandeur in the late 1980s with
additional restoration projects being
completed every few years. The theatre
now has an outstanding lineup each
season of national touring companies as
well as local groups presenting music,
dance, comedy, and drama.
Visitors wont want to miss the

garden, which is designed as a place
for meditation and reflection and has
plantings that originated in China; each
is a symbol for a Taoist idea.
The temple and garden are maintained
by the Oroville Parks Department.
10 See the House

that Olives Built
Ehmann Home
Lincoln at Robinson, 530-877-7436
Open for tours Saturdays, 11-3
Butte County Historical Society
Museum, 1749 Spencer Ave.
530-533-9418, Sat. 11-3
Butte County Historical Society
Archives, 2335 Baldwin Ave.
530-533-9418, Thurs.-Fri., 9-Noon
Freda Ehmann, Mother of the Ripe
Olive Industry, and her son, Edwin,
built this Colonial Revival Craftsman
home in 1911 after shed perfected a
curing process for ripe olives and had
markets across the nation. Edwin
served as mayor here from 1919-23.
Open for tours by appointment and

on Saturdays from 11-3, the home
features lovely wainscoting, hardwood
floors, fireplaces, intricate stained
glass windows, and antique furniture
including a Chickering piano that came
around the Horn. The home is available
for weddings & other events.
BCHS Museum features rotating
Collectors Corner exhibits. It houses
Ishis jailcell door, early gold scales,
photographs, an amazingly detailed
dollhouse, an Erle Stanley Gardner
exhibit and many videos. BCHS hosts
annual Ishi Days each May.
Research assistance and sale of
books, Diggins (BCHS quarterly
publication), and Ehmann olives are
offered at the Archives.
Gifts are offered in all three venues.
11 Search for
Treasure Unburied, That Is

Orovilles Antique Shops
Downtown Oroville
Antique dealers from all over the

Northwest come here to buy for their
shops. Its because of the bargains.
China, glassware, pottery, jewelry,
silver, clocks, paintings, books, magazines, sheet music, fixtures, quilts,
figurines, dolls, toys, tools, records,
trunks, and every type and style of
furniture can all be found. Whether
youre adding to a collection, wanting
to buy a gift for someone else, or just
looking for a classy way to add to the
decor of your own home, do take the
time to treasure hunt in these shops.
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Montgomery St. at Hwy. 70
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If golfing is your sport, Oroville offers
three courses with widely differing
terrains. The Lake Oroville Golf and
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14 Swing Into
Fitness
Outdoor Fitness Course

Riverbend Park, West end of Montgomery & Hwy. 70, along the bike
trail
530-533-2011
Oroville Sports Club
2600 Oro Dam Blvd.
530-538-0123
Bedrock Park
Fifth Avenue & Stafford Street
The Outdoor Fitness Course is
state-of-the art and is designed for
low impact cardio-vascular health and
fitness for all levels. It consists of
four stations, each with directions for
the various activities. A project of the
Rotary Club of Oroville, it is accessible
for all, including the disabled.
The Sports Clubs offers facilities
for just about everything for anyone
interested in getting or staying in
shape: aerobics/fitness programs,
weight-support programs, lifecycles, a
swimming pool, jacuzzi and more.
If you prefer a park-like setting, try
Bedrock Park for eight lighted tennis
courts and an outdoor handball court.
Driven to
15 See
Nature in
Action
Feather River Fish
Hatchery &
Nature Center
Off Table Mountain
Blvd. at Feather
River Crossing
Visiting Hours: 8 a.m. to Sundown
Fish ladder opens the day after Labor Day. Tours: 530-534-2306
When Oroville Dam was built,

several miles of spawning grounds
were no longer available to salmon and
steelhead trout returning to their home
stream to spawn. To compensate for
this loss, the Dept. of Fish & Game and
Dept. of Water Resources opened this
state-of-the art facility.
The hatchery can accommodate
9,000 adult salmon and 2,000 adult
steelhead. The incubators can hold
20 million eggs, and 9.6 million
fingerlings can be reared in the eight
concrete raceways. During their Fallrun (heaviest in September-November,
but extending into February) the fish
can be seen, through windows built
into the wall, jumping the ladder-like
steps leading to the gathering tanks,
providing an aquarium-like view.
If youve never witnessed this life
cycle, try to find time to watch nature
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California Watchable Wildlife site.
Built of stone and sitting beside the
river just across from the hatchery on
Old Ferry Road, the 1930s WPA bath
house has been restored and converted
into a Nature Center. Beautifully
constructed from natures gifts, its our
favorite structure in the county and
a wonderful place to commune with
nature during any season of the year.
Picnic tables are provided along with
the nature!
16 Gifted With

Gardens
Chinese Temple Garden

1500 Broderick St.
Lott Garden in Sank Park
1067 Montgomery St.
Minasian Azalea Gardens
1681 Bird St.
Western Pacifics Calif. Display
Garden
2191 High at Oliver
Three of Orovilles gardens are

featured in Garden Getaways-Northern
California (1989, Tioga Publishing Co.),
which is quite a compliment for the
city. Closed off to the world outside
its gates, the garden is a mystery from
outside but a place of shelter and
tranquility within, is how the author
describes the Chinese Temple Garden
after listing dawn redwood, ginkgo,
wisteria, bamboo, waterlilies, and other
specimens to be enjoyed here.
After discussing species in Sank
Park, a rose gardena trellised
gazebo, and wide lawns with beautiful
specimen trees the garden today is
ideal for strolling, sitting, and for more
formal gatherings, the author wrote.
One of the historic garden spots

in Oroville is the former California
Display Garden at Western Pacific
Brewing & Dining. The garden was
originally used to greet and introduce
rail travelers to the huge variety of
California fruit trees. After traveling
through the snow in the Sierras, we bet
they were impressed. Avocados, palms,
a fig, olive, persimmon, and pineapple
guava remain from the original garden,
and a flowering peach has been added.
And you just havent seen Spring
until you view the 165 varieties of
azaleas in April bloom at Minasians.
17 Horsing
Around
partial to sunsets, and we dont think

they come any better than those shining
their colors across a lake. Since theyre
twice as nice if youre surrounded by
water, why not enjoy one the best way.
Both marinas have party boats, ski
boats, fishing boats, waverunners, skis/
toys available for rent at a nominal
charge, and Lake Oroville Marina rents
houseboats. You can get snacks to take
along, as well as bait and tackle if you
want to fish, in their grocery store. And
then theres the party barge huge patio
boat/dance floor/campsite/conference
room its all of these.
Camping and picnic facilities are
available near both marinas. Call ahead
to be sure of a boat when you arrive.
Before you check the Rest......check the Best!
Whether youre staying for a day or a week,

you will nd our accommodations the best
value in Oroville.
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This new state-of-the-art facility
features 15 campsites (two horses
per site), a restroom with shower
facility, a horse washing station
and horse tethering and feeding
stations. What more could you ask
for?
The area features 44 miles of riding
and hiking trails traveling from an
elevation of 200-1000 feet. The trail
meanders by many sights, including an
old settlers cabin and an 1850s water
flume. Its a beautiful ride.
A trail map, developed by the Lake
Oroville Mounted Assistance Unit, is
available for $1.50.
18 Rent a Boat
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Oroville Sunset
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801 Bidwell Canyon Drive,
Oroville, CA 95966
530-589-9175, or 800-255-5561
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19 World Tour

of Wildlife
Huntingtons Sportsmans Store

601 Oro Dam Blvd.
530-534-8000
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat. 8-5
Admission is free
You may have seen wildlife museums
that contain a nice variety of area
wildlife, but Oroville is home to one
with over 100 trophies from all over
the world. Many photographs taken
during the hunts are also displayed, and
in the cases surrounding the museum
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Huntingtons also
has cases filled with
memorabilia from
Orovilles past: antique
bottles and many Indian
artifacts, including an
exceptional collection of
baskets. Its easy to see
why its called Northern
Californias Most Unique
Sportsmans Store!
20 Tast-
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Olive Oil
Butte View Olive Co.
2950 Louis Ave.,
Oroville, CA 95966
530-534-8320
www.butteview.com
California Olive Ranch (COR)
2675 Lone Tree Road,
Oroville, CA 95965
530-846-8000
www.californiaoliveranch.com
Giannecchini Sunset Olive Oil
Oroville, CA 95966
530-533-2400
Lodestar Farms Olive Oil
3719 Foothill Blvd.,
Oroville, CA 95966
530-534-6548
www.lodestarfarms.com
Meier Orchards Olive Oil
(530) 589-0203
Sierra Oro Farm Trail Map

530-566-9849
www.sierraoro.org
If youve read a recent copy of Wine
Spectator magazine, youll know that
Oroville is rated as the best place in the
nation to grow olives. And that explains
why olive oil made from Orovilles olives
are taking Best of Show awards at the
Los Angeles County Fairthe fair in
the nation for olive oil judging!
We spoke with three of the local
growers and olive oil producers and were
impressed to learn that each of them had
traveled abroad to the study the process
of making olive oil, Meier in France,
Johansson (Lodestar) in Spain, and
Giannecchinis in Italy.
COR, with 320,000 trees, operates the
largest olive oil orchard and mill in the USA.
They offer Friday tours from 9-11:30 a.m.,
May -September where youll see a twophase olive mill with 10 tons of fruit-per-
hour capacity.
The Wagon Wheel Market on Olive
Highway carries many of the local olive
oils, but Lodestar Farms has a tasting
room and give tours; however, a phone
call to any of them can get you
an appointment to sample the
best
extra virgin olive oil in the
nation!
The Sierra Oro Farm
Trail Map features many of
the above-mentioned farms
and wineries. The maps are
available from Butte County
communities Chambers of
Commerce or call 530-5669849.
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being flown most Sunday mornings
every description of plane and some
with wingspans of 120 incheseven
helicoptors.
The group encourages spectators and
urges young and old to put their own
craft in the air, pointing out that you can
be piloting your own radio-controlled
airplane for less than $300. The group
meets monthly.
DWR built a 350 x 300 foot runway,
but the Wilbur site is best known because
it affords both land and water takeoffs
and landings. Oroville is one of only two
places in Northern California where both
land and water facilities are available.
22 Admire The

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These murals have been created
thanks to the Downtown Business
Association. If you have ideas or
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OROVILLE
STATE THEATRE
Performing Arts Center

A City of Oroville Cultural Facility
Fall/Winter 2010/2011
Mar. 25 & 26 7:30pm Creative Arts Centre

presents PINOCCHIO Tickets $8 & $5
April 9 69pm Spring Community Benefit
Concert Tickets-TBA
April 12 7:30pm Oroville Concert Association,
Inc. presents JIM WITTERTHE PIANO MEN
Admission by membership
April 15 7:30pm Hearthstone School
presents THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF OZ
Admission $3 or $10 /group of 4
May 12 7pm Fellows Club presents
TOP TEN AWARDS No admission charge
May 17, 18, 19, Birdcage theatre presents
I WISH the Healthy Habits Play Student
matinees at 10:00 am Saturday,
May 21 2pm Public Performance
June 4 6pm Stamp Your Feet Performing
Arts Centre presents GOTTA DANCE
Tickets--$8 in advance $9 at the door
June 11 7:30pm Creative Arts Centre presents
BEYOND THE MUSIC Tickets $8 & $5
June 17 & 18 6:30pm (Sat. matinee 4pm)
Lynns Dance Arts presents
I LOVE ROCK-N-ROLL General Admission $7
July 3 7:30pm & July 4 1:30pm Oroville
Community Concert Band and Chorus
present the annual PATRIOTIC CONCERTS
General Admission $10
July 29 & 30 Stamp Your Feet Performing
Arts Centre presents ANNIE
Tickets $10 in advance $12 at the door
August 13 2 & 7pm Creative Arts Centre
presents SNOW WHITE Tickets $8 & $5
1489 Myers St.

538-2470
Feather Falls Casino

Hwy. 70 to Ophir Rd. then east
530-533-3885
www.featherfallscasino.com
donations for future murals, please

contact Mike Isch at Northwestern
Trading, 1910 Bird St., Oroville, CA.
23 Watch the
Gold Country Casino & Hotel

4020 Olive Hwy.
530-538-4560
www.gold-country-casino.com
Rolling Hills Casino
Liberal Avenue exit in Corning
530-528-3504
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Trains Go By
The Depot at Western Pacific

Brewing and Dining
Oliver & High Sts. (530) 534-9101
Where better to watch the trains go
by than in Orovilles original Western
Pacific Railway Station? This beautiful
structure has been lovingly restored and
turned into a first-class restaurant and
lounge. A wonderful, new, steam engine
mural has just been painted on a wall in
the entryway.
If youre there when things arent
terribly busy, one of the staff members
will enjoy telling you a little of the
buildings history, and we love the
regular passing of the trains.
Whenever you go, we suggest that you
stay for a meal. Weve left there smiling
after each dining experience.
24 Try Your

Luck
Colusa Casino
3 miles north of Colusa, Hwy.45
530-458-8844
www.colusacasino.com
www.orovillestatetheatre.org
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Save thousands of dollars by taking your
General Education units at Butte College and
transfer to the CSU or University of your choice.
Butte College offers a quality education with
affordable tuition.
www.butte.edu 530-895-2511
These casinos have slot machines,

blackjack, bingo, and just about
anything youd want if youre feeling
lucky!
All four casinos also feature live
entertainment, and have restaurants
on-site, and Gold Country has a 24-lane
bowling alley.
25 Sharpen Your

Skills
Butte College
3536 Butte Campus Drive
(Off Durham-Pentz Rd)
Oroville, CA 95965-8399
530-895-2511 www.butte.edu
Butte College offers a quality
education where students can earn
Associate of Arts and Sciences
degrees, transfer, certificate, career
and technical programs, English as a
second language, workforce training
and adult non-credit classes.
Resting on 928 acres, the college has
the largest campus in the state, and
it is the only campus designated as a
wildlife refuge.
If youre starting your college career
or thinking about a better job, Butte
College offers an affordable, quality
education with flexible day and night
classes. With over 100 degree, transfer
and certificate programstheres
something for everyone. Students save
thousands when they take their general
education classes at Butte College
and transfer the units to a university.
Alumni have successfully transferred to
prestigious campuses such as UC Davis,
UC Berkeley, USC, UCLA, and Stanford,
among others. Financial aid is available
for those who qualify, and two out of
three students receive financial aid,

grants, or scholarships. Personalized
tours can be arranged by phoning
them or visiting their website.
26 The Last Yahi

California Historic Landmark
The Last Yahi Indian
Oro-Quincy Hwy. & Oak Street
Books about Ishi include Ishi,

The Story of an American Indian by
Kathleen Allan Meyer and Ishi in Two
Worlds by Theodora Kroeber. In 1992,
The Last of His Tribe starring Graham
Greene as Ishi was filmed in the area.
The movie was aired on HBO and is now
in video stores.
ALTIMA REALTY
Ishi Mural
Downtown on Robinson St.,
between Lincoln & Huntoon
Film & additional information available at The Lake Oroville
Visitors Center 530-538-2219
In 1911, an Indian about 50 years
of age wandered into the outskirts of
Oroville. An anthropologist from the
University of California at Berkeley
came here and took the man, whom he
named Ishi, back to the university and
was amazed to learn that Ishi spoke a
language thought to have been extinct.
Ishi worked at the school both as a
janitor and as a teacher of his culture
until his death in 1916.
The monument was designed and
built by the McInturf family of Oroville
and is constructed of fieldstone
rocks gathered from the Deer Creek
Canyon area where Ishi lived before
his family died, and he found his
way to Oroville. The Rotary Club
has recently added picnic tables and
landscaping to the area surrounding the
monument, making it a pleasant spot to
contemplate our land of many cultures.
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What you should expect from a pharmacy

Diabetes Shoppe
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Diabetes Education Classes
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ABC Certified Therapeutic Shoe Fitter
Travel Vaccinations
Travel Vaccinations based on CDC guidelines

Phone for consultation and vaccination
Seasonal influenza vaccination available
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27 Laugh, Cry

features popcorn, beverages, and

unlimited laughs.
& Applaud
Birdcage Theatre & Hocks Unlimited

1740 Bird Street
530-533-BIRD
Its hard for us to believe that so
much talent landed in one spot, but time
and time again, were overwhelmed by
the professional quality of productions
that are staged here.
The Birdcage season begins in
September, and nearly every month sees
a new production.
Hocks Unlimited presents their
annual melodrama every July and
28 Former

Steamers
Hewitt Park Steam Engines

Between Baldwin & Park Ave.,
access on Daryl Porter
Locomotive buffs will enjoy these
two old steam engines. Railroads were
an important part of Orovilles history
since the lumber industry played a
dominant role in the local economy and
depended heavily on the railroads.
The Shay engine located on the Park
Avenue side originally belonged to the
Hutchinson Lumber Co., purchased to

operate on its private 20-mile logging
railroad in the foothills east of here.
Both engines represent an important
part of Oroville history.
29 Fishing or
Bird Watching
Oroville State Wildlife Area
Headquarters: 945 Oro Dam Blvd. W.

Entrances off of Oro Dam Blvd. W.,
Hwy 70, Pacific Heights Rd,

Larkin Rd., Vance Ave. & Palm Ave.
Maps available at Entry Points
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Just outside the Oroville city limits

are 11,000 acres of preserved natural
beauty with ample opportunities for
fishing enthusiasts and birdwatchers.
Egrets, beaver and river otters are
among the many animals found here.
Administered by the California
Department of Fish and Game, the area
is divided into two units: the 4,300-acre
Thermalito Afterbay with its 26 miles
of shoreline and the 5,700-acre Borrow
Area Preserve. Bass, catfish, and crappie
are found in both the ponds and the
afterbay area, and salmon, steelhead,
and shad can be caught in the river,
twelve miles of which wanders through
the Borrow Area section. Canoes or
car-top boats can be launched in several
spots along the river.
Some fishing restrictions are mentioned on maps available at the entry

points. There are campsites (no fees) in
the southern half of Borrow Area.
The area is also popular with
birdwatchers since it provides a yearround or seasonal home to 171 species
of birds.
30 Military
History, Riverside
Camping & Paint
Ball at 1 Location
Military Museum, Campground, &
PaintBall at Surplus City
4514 Pacific Heights Road
530-534-9956
Dedicated to the appreciation and

preservation of last centurys military
history and memorabilia, the owners
have been collecting for over 30 years.
This collection includes everything
from a Browning M1917 Machine Gun
(first introduced in 1917), an Antitank
Gun (manufactured by Laudi during
WWII), a rocket launcher (Bazooka
of WWII), an English Civil Defense
Air Raid Siren used to help Londoners
reach the safety of bomb shelters, a
Dutch Army Motorcycle (1955), to a
Sidewinder Missile AIM-9E and an M60
Machine Gun developed for use in Viet
Nam.
There are a number of military

wagons plus an outstanding collection
of WWII posters which were used to
boost morale, sell war bonds, and fuel
nationalism in the 1940s.
Since youll need time to explore
the many items on display, you may
want to consider staying in the treeshaded Campground here that is
nestled on the banks of the Feather
River. Fishing, tubing & kayaking trips
originate here.
PaintBall is one of the nations
fastest growing sports, and here youll
find a series of fields within a master
field for scenario games, as well as for
Speedball and Capture the Flag.
31 Cool Off with

a Swim
When the valley heat becomes too

much to bear, lots of folks like to dive
into the water to cool off. Four area
facilities offer that opportunity.
Bedrock Park, a 3.75-acre area along
the Feather River, offers swimming in
the river as well as river views. Nelson
Pool is open to the public from June to
September and offers recreational swim
time daily from 1-4 p.m. with evening
hours on Tuesday and Thursday from
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Serious lap swimmers hours at the
pool are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
from 4-6 p.m.
Remaining Shows for the 27th Season!

(28th Season Starts in September!)
2010 - 2011
1740 Bird St.

www.birdcagetheatre.net
533-2473
2011 Birdcage Idol Show
Audition Info?
Call Alex
533-2473
Show Dates:
April 1 - April 17
Directed by:
Alexandria Olson
Information?
Call Alex
533-2473
Spring Musical!! Baby

May 6 May 22
by Sybille Pearson
Music: David Shire
Lyrics: Richard Maltby, Jr.
Directed by: Kathy Neal
Presented
by special
arrangement
with Music
Theatre
International
I Wish
by Carol Kitchen & RoseAnne Edmondson

Directed by Jennifer Stampanoni
State Theatre May 21 at 2pm

Call Carol 533-6911 more info
I Wish presented under the Auspices
of Birdcage Theatre
Advance Tickets Available at:

Discount Books, 1515 Myers & Bella Donna Salon, 1574 Huntoon
All Shows Begin at 7:30 pm, except
Sundays at 2:00 pm
Reservations/Season Tickets Available
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Residential and Commercial
Services
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Tours and Education Programs
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2720 South Fifth Ave., Oroville
530-533-5868 530-342-4444
Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Call an Employee Owner Today!
Palermo Pool is also open from

June to September with recreational
swimming hours on Monday through
Saturday from 1-4 p.m., and evening
hours from 6:30-8:30.
In Spring of 1997, the new,
heated Y.M.C.A. Pool opened and has
both classes and open swims. The pool
serves a number of populations, from
infants through therapy groups.
32 Batter Up
or Picnic
Mitchell Park Pomona & Fifth Avenue
Nelson Park - Sixth Street & Nelson

Riverbend Park - West end of
Montgomery Street
Twenty-four acre Mitchell Park
features several youth baseball fields, a
baseball stadium, picnic facilities, and
Playtown USA, a theme playground
something for almost everyone.
At Nelson Park, three lighted fields
serve the Feather River Park & Rec.
Districts softball program, and four
youth fields are used by the Thermalito
Little League. Playground equipment
and picnic tables are also provided.
33 Pitch Some

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Horseshoes
Palermo Park
2350 Ludlum
Avenue in
Palermo
Five-acre Palermo Park is the home
of the Feather River Horseshoe Club
and has 12 regulation horseshoe pits for
trying your skill.
The park also offers an old-fashioned
gazebo, covered group picnic areas,
a hardtop slab, and a tot lot with
playground equipment.
Whether you want to pitch some
horseshoes or hold a family reunion,
this park can accommodate you. The
park is also the site of the popular
Palermo Field Days each September.
Executive 9 Hole Golf Course,

& RV Park
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
DINGERVILLE
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Take this scenic

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7:00am to dusk
Palermo Rd.
DINGERVILLE USA
5813 Pacific Heights Rd.
(530) 533-9343
34 The Skys

the Limit
Oroville Municipal Airport

Oro Dam Blvd. West
Two-Three Miles Past the Bridge
Rates/Reservations: 530-533-1313
If you think youve seen all there is to
see in the Oroville area, dont be too sure
unless youve seen it all from a plane.
Lake Oroville is great on the ground,
but WOW, what a perspective you get
when youre airborne. Youll also spot
the Feather River as it winds its way
around the area.
Scenic tours are available at
reasonable rates, and its a great way to
spend an hour or two. Gorgeous!
35 5000 Old
Tools & Still
Collecting
Bolt Tool Museum

End of Safford Street between Oak
& Pine Streets
Opened in spring of 2006, this
museum is the fulfillment of one mans
dream. Bud Bolt started collecting in
1957 as a way to get shop students to be
more attentive. His idea was to show
the students the difference between the
unweildly old tools their grandfathers
might have used and the modern
ones. The boys did start paying more
attention, and it also sparked, in Bud, a
fascination for old tools that continues
today.
All of the tools on display were
manufactured during or prior to WWII.
They include adjustable wrenches
that measure from a small pair about
four inches long to a giant 12-foot
industrial wrench, and a hand-forged
set of sockets made by a blacksmith and
discovered by Bud in a junk store in
Kalispell, Montana.
The museum is open from 11:45
a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Tuesdays through
Sundays, and youll find it fascinating to
listen to the stories that make the tools
almost come alive!
The
Foothills
Head for the Hills The Foothills & Beyond

th
Hike
to
the
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36
Highest Waterfalls
in U.S.A.
Feather Falls Plumas National
Forest 530-534-6500
Olive Hwy. east to Forbestown Rd.,
north on Lumpkin Rd.
To view this magnificent 640 foot
waterfall, youll need about four hours of
time since its a seven-mile, round-trip
hike, but we bet youll remember the
breathtaking view for months to come.
Markers appear every half mile to
show distance traveled, and hikers
are cautioned to take along plenty of
drinking water and to wear adequate
footwear for the hike.
There are two trailsa moderate
and a strenuous one. Both feature
magnificent scenery. Many enjoy taking
a picnic lunch to enjoy leisurely.
Be cautioned that on the strenuous
trail, the last mile on the way back to the
trailhead is uphill, so allow plenty of time
to complete the hike before dark.
37 Climb a Rock
With a View
Bald Rock Plumas National Forest

530-534-6500
Hwy. 162 North to Berry Creek,
right on Bald Rock Rd.
Turn left downhill into well-signed
parking area
Its only a quarter-mile hike from
the parking area to the huge Bald Rock
formations. The spectacular view of the
Sacramento Valley and coastal ranges

make it a hike worth taking.
There are many unique formations
atop Bald Rock, and outstanding views
in every direction.
The Maidu have a legend of a monster
called Uino who protects the middle fork
of the Feather River from his dwelling
atop Bald Rock.
We commend his choice of vistas.
38 Springtimes

Glory
Table Mountain
Table Mtn. Blvd. to Cherokee Rd.,
to the mountaintop
If you havent been to the top of Table
Mountain in the Spring, youve missed a
sight that folks travel from afar to view-the wildflowers in bloom.
Youll see them in multiple sizes and
many shades of yellow, pink, and white
along with the striking bluish-purple
lupines and brilliant golden poppies.
You may also see people flying kites.
If you park your car and hike, please
walk only in designated areas. For the
very hearty, there are many hidden
surprises, including beautiful waterfalls.
For a guide to recognizing and
learning about the wildflowers, buy a
copy of Wildflowers of Table Mountain
- Butte County, California by Samantha
Mackey and Albin Bills, illustrated by
Larry Jansen. The book can be found in
some Chamber of Commerce offices or
by ordering from: Biological Sciences
Herbarium, CSU, Chico, CA, 95929-0515
or call 530-898-5381.
39 Early Pioneer 40 Bridges,
Towns & Fun Sights Tunnels & Breathtaking Views
Cherokee
Table Mtn. Blvd. to Cherokee Road
Museum: 530-533-1849
School: 530-533-3402
Oregon City
Table Mtn. Blvd. to Cherokee Rd.,
follow Bridge signs
Tours of the school: 530-533-5316
Settled in 1853 by a school teacher
and his Cherokee Indian students from
what is now the state of Oklahoma,
Cherokee boomed from 1870-1886.
In 1881, a mining company was
operating 24 hours a day, seven days
a week. It employed 200 men using
40 million gallons of water daily with
hydraulic monitors to mine the Table
Mountain bluffs. Investors here included
such names as Vanderbilt.
President Rutherford B. Hayes and
General Sherman visited Cherokee at the
height of its boom times. In the late 1800s
hydraulic mining was outlawed due to the
environmental damage it caused. More
than 200 diamonds of commerical quality
were also found here.
The cemetery is dedicated to the
early pioneer families who founded the
community, and many of the headstones
bear their names.
The museum, under the direction of
Jim Lenhoff, displays old gold mining
artifacts and other memorabilia from the
pioneer era.
The Calif. Historic Landmark plaque
says that Oregon City was settled in
1848 by a party of Oregonians captained
by Peter H. Burnett (who later became
the first civil governor of Calif.) and
prospered as a gold mining community.
It is home to the Oregon City School,
which is maintained by the Butte County
Historical Society, and houses a small
museum of artifacts.
In 1984, the community, led by Clay
Castleberry, built a covered bridge,
which was automatically authenticated
by the National Society for the
Preservation of Covered Bridges because
of its true detail of a period design,
complete with wooden trusses.
Feather River Canyon National

Scenic Byway 530-534-6500
Hwy. 70 to Belden Town & Beyond
Dedicated in October, 1998, this

130-mile drive beginning in Oroville
offers spectacular views of the Feather
River Canyon. With much of it carved
out of solid granite and rock cliffs and
completed in 1935, the Feather River
highway features miles of roadway that
crisscross the north fork of the Feather
River and several tributary streams as it
winds through Plumas National Forest.
A spectacular drive for scenery
during any season, we especially enjoy
it in Spring with nearly 100 waterfalls
flowing and 1000s of wildflowers and in
the Fall for Autumn color.
The steel arch bridge located about
30 miles north of Oroville is one of
the wonders of construction on this
breathtaking drive. The 680 foot long
structure is 200 feet above the river
and 170 feet above the Western Pacific
Railroad bridge below. The bridge is
unique in that it not only curves as it
crosses the river, but is also banked,
creating a span that both curves and
twists at about a five-degree angle.
Along the drive, youll see several
PG&E hydroelectric facilities, and will
travel through three tunnels; the third
and longest is 1,187 feet and has viewing
windows on the north side. The tunnels
were a WPA project, with some of the
rock removed from inside the tunnels
used in the stone guardrails seen
throughout the drive.
Trailheads to Pacific Crest Trail are
found both sides of the road near Beldon.
In Quincy, the 1921 four-story
courthouse is of note, as well as the
museum behind the courthouse.
If you travel as far as Portola, the
Railroad Museum is a must see. And
farther along the drive is the famous
1852 Beckwourth Cabin.
41 Its the Berries!
Berry Creek is a small foothill

community 18 miles east of Oroville
named for Henry Berry, an early pioneer
settler, but the wild blackberries
growing throughout the area have put
Berry Creek on the map.
Berry Creek hospitality ranges from
a famous bed and breakfast, 2 stores, 3
churches, 1 gas station, a real western
saloon, a post office and a school to an
annual Berry Festival which takes place
on the second Saturday in August. The
Festival, which started more than ten
years ago as a community activity, now
brings visitors from all over the state.
Berry Creeks natural beauty changes
with the seasons. The weather is
mild and the people are neighborly.
Most residents of this small foothill
community will tell you that Berry
Creek, California, has it all!
42 A Hideout of
Black Barts
Mountain House
9 miles north of Berry Creek on
Oro-Quincy Hwy.
About nine miles north of the Bald
Rock turnoff, you will pass an old, gray,
two-story building across from a closed
gas station. This is Mountain House, an
old stage coach stop, which is the only
one left of the four that were on this
stretch between Oroville and Quincy.
The Register of Historic California
Businesses has given a certificate to
Mountain House, verifying its operation
in 1849. It was a restaurant/bar in this
former gold mining area, and the robber,
Black Bart, is said to have used the
basement as a hideout.
43 Emeralds
Among The Pines

Sly Creek Reservoir & Little Grass
Valley Lake; Plumas National Forest
530-675-1146 or 530-534-6500
Sly Creek is 14 miles south of
La Porte on La Porte Rd.
Little Grass Valley Lake is
2 miles north of La Porte.
After driving only 45 minutes from

Oroville, we were awestruck to discover
Sly Creek Reservoir, a beautiful, emeraldhued, 562 surface-acre lake, resting
among the pines at 3,500 feet elevation.
Two campgrounds with less than fifty
total campsites serve Sly Creek, one with
stunning views of the lake, and the other
(Strawberry) nestled in the forest where
we could hear the creek flowing only a
few feet from our campsite. We couldnt
decide which campground we liked best.
Both have their charms. Open to small
boats, Sly Creek has one paved launch
ramp and one cartop launch.
Little Grass Valley Lake, a 1,615
surface-acre lake, sits at 5,040 feet
elevation and has several forested
campgrounds with over 300 campsites,
plus three paved launch ramps.
Rainbow, brook, and brown trout
fishing is good at both lakes, and
swimming, picnicking, hiking and gold
panning are all enjoyed
A special treat the day we were
there was seeing the brilliant red snow
plant, which blooms on the heels of the
melting snow, usually in late May. It
grows at elevations 4,000 to 8,000 feet.
44 Mile-High

Adventures
Bucks Lake
Hwy 70 via Quincy or
Oro-Quincy Rd. via Berry Creek
If you follow the Oro-Quincy Rd. on
the old Wells Fargo Stage route, which
takes you through Berry Creek, youll
reach Bucks Lake, which is just plain
beautiful any time of the year.
A mile high in the Sierra Nevada,
tall pines, a crystal clear lake, and clean
mountain air are a few of the assets of this
area. You can fish, swim, and boat during
the summer, and enjoy snowmobiling and
cross country skiing in winter.
In the Spring, the wildflowers are
magnificent, and hunters prefer the
area in the Fall. But our favorite time is
in the summer when the Valley heat is
hovering near 100. We dont fish, swim,
or boat. We just enjoy the air.
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Sugar
Pine
Saloon
& Grill
door Museum
Gold Trader Flat & Yuba-Feather

Historical Museum
19096 New York Flat Rd.,
Forbestown, CA 95941
530-675-2508 or 675-1025
Noon-4 p.m. Weekends from
Memorial Day-Labor Day, Free
www.YFHmuseum.org
This unique and entertaining museum
with adjoining picnic area is a scenic half
hour drive from Oroville and is dedicated
to preserving the history of eastern Butte
and northern Yuba County.
In the building, the exhibits,
including pioneer snowshoes for
humans and horses, giant saw blades,
Maidu and Chinese artifacts, mining
implements, and a working print shop,
are all fascinating.
Not to be missed is a replica of an
1870s gold-mining town called Gold
Trader Flat. Stroll along the boardwalk
to see the post office, saloon, barber
shop, blacksmith shop, general store,
jail, a miners cabin, Maidu camp,
chapel, and old schoolhouse replicas.
The museum hosts living history days.
46 Try your hand

at Poker Flat
Poker Flat
Near La Porte, CA, Start at County
Rd. 512 and carefully follow your
map to St. Louis, Howland Flat &
Poker flat. 4-wheel drive only.
The town had its beginnings in the
early 1850s. It is reported that only 12
families were living in the camp in 1856,
but 400 miners lived within two miles.
Henry Cohn, who had a store there from
1857 to 1863, described Poker Flat as a
miserable hole.
Today Poker Flat is a beautiful setting
on Canyon Creek with artifacts from the
1800s still visable. Goldmining claims
are still active. Though not too far from
La Porte, it is strictly a 4-wheel drive
trip. But, when you get there you can
camp at 6 campsites constructed by the
U.S. Forest Service complete with picnic
tables and fire pits.
Pool Wii Games
Huge Beer Garden Summer BBQs

Stage & Dance Floor Live Music
KARAOKE
Saturdays 9 pm to Closing
Dinners Sat. 5pm-8pm
Overnite Camping for Customers
Great Food Full Menu 7 Days A Week 8AM - 2AM
Breakfast Sat. & Sun. 8AM - 11:30AM Mon.-Fri. Til 11AM
1215 Bald Rock Rd.

Berry Creek 589-4231
Great
American
Pump Co.
We Do Water
Well
Domestic Pump & Well Supply
Pumps
Tanks
Sales
Service
Escrow
3025 Lincoln Blvd.
Ca. Lic. 573853
The Fruit of the Vine

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Your Guide to the North Valleys Best Wine
Bertagna Son Kissed Vineyard

3363 Hegan Lane
Chico, CA 95928
530-343-1623
www.bertagnawine.com
Creekside Cellars
250 Vallombrosa
Chico, CA 95928
530-894-7696
www.creeksidecellars.com
Voted Orovilles
Best Winery!
Gale Vineyards
9345 Stanford Lane
Durham, CA 95938
530-891-1264
www.galevineyards.com
Grey Fox Vineyards
90 Grey Fox Lane,
Oroville, CA 95966
530-589-3920
www.greyfox.net
E-mail: pat@greyfox.net
Voted Orovilles
Best Winery!
Hickman Family Vineyards

77 Orange Ave.
Bangor, CA 95914
530-679-0679
www.hickmanfamilyvineyards.com
Honey Run Winery

2309 Park Ave.
Chico, CA 95928
530-345-6405
www.honeyrun.com
La Rocca Vineyards
P.O.Box 541
Forest Ranch, CA 95942
530-899-9463, 800-808-9463
www.laroccavineyards.com
Long Creek Winery
233 Ward Blvd.,
Oroville, CA 95966
530-589-3415
www.longcreekwinery.com
New Clairvaux Vineyard
26240 7th St.
Vina, CA
Sat./Sun. 11am-5pm
530-839-2200
www.newclairvauxvineyard.com
Odyssey Winery
6237 Cohasset Rd.
Chico, CA 95973
Sat. 1-6pm, May-Dec. only
530-891-9463
Quilici Vineyards
72 Quail Hill Place,
Oroville, CA 95966
530-589-5088
www.quilicivineyards.com
Bertagna Son Kissed Vineyard offers

wines made from organic grapes and
pride themselves on attention to detail,
which small case production allows.
Tastings are available by appointment.
Their wines are also found in many
Chico stores, including Maisie Janes,
Chico Natural Foods, S & S Produce,
and both Chico Raleys.
Philip LaRocca with his grapes
Enjoy Wine & Cheese from Creekside Cellars
You can experience a taste of Napa

Valley in Chico by visiting Creekside
Cellars. Located in a charming
courtyard next to Chico Creek, they
offer wine and cheese tasting with a
special theme each Thursday-Saturday.
Over 375 wines and many accessories
plus cheese are available for purchase.
Gale Vineyards is a boutique winery
made of rice straw bale construction
with local sycamore wood. Tastings are
by appointment. The winery
features
two areas for weddings and

receptions with a koi pond with
waterfalls. There is a patio and
outdoor bar facility, along with
bathrooms, kitchen facilities,
and a brides room with bath.
Grey Fox Vineyards, a stateof-the art facility with high-tech
equipment housed inside a
cinder-block lined cave carved
into a hillside, has seven acres
planted in vines and is open
for tastings on Saturdays and
Sundays from Noon-6 p.m.
Here you can taste Sangiovese,
A fine Selection of Wine, Gifts, Gourmet Foods, Cheeses
Tasting Room & Courtyard Seating Thursday - Saturday 4 - 7 pm
375 Wine Varieties to Purchase

Cheeses from Around the World
Wine Accessories & Books
Gift Baskets
Gift Wrapping & Shipping
250 Vallombrosa Ave., Chico 894.7696

WINE & CHEESE SHOP
Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
www.creeksidecellars.com
A Grey Fox Tasting

Gary Quillici of Quillici Vineyards
Syrah, and Barbera wines made from

grapes grown on the premises. They
also bottle Merlot and Chardonnay from
purchased grapes. And dont miss the
great new port wines.
Hickman Family Vineyards is a
boutique winery nestled in the Sierra
Nevada foothills at 900 ft. elevation, near
Oroville. The Mediterranean climate
combined with the mineral-rich soil,
create an ideal environment for our
estate grown varietals. Cooler climate
varietals are sourced from select handtended vineyards throughout the North
State. We strive to
make
hand-crafted wines
produced in a
conscientious and
sustainable manner, firmly
believing in the concept of
terrior.
The Honey Run wines
are made with berries (not
grapes) and with honey to
provide the sugar needed
to make an 11-12%
alcohol wine. No sulfites
or preservatives make this
a very delicious and very
healthy beverage.
A short ways up the
hill from Chico on Doe Mill Ridge in
Forest Ranch, is LaRocca Vineyards.
The oldest and largest winery in the
area, specializing in organic wines
with no sulfites. You can call for an
appointment and tour their 110 acre
estate vineyard and organic winery
and while there sample their award
winning, nationally recognized wines.
The French word is terroirthe
right combination of soil, sun, wind,
and water that produces good wine,
says Lou Cecchi of Long Creek Winery.
Very traditional, old-fashioned winemaking methods are used here. Theres
no blending or filtering of wines, and
all are aged in medium-toasted oak
barrels (French or American) for at
least a year. View six acres in vines and
sample Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon,
and Syrah. Tastings by
appointment.
Joe & Lidia of Long Creek Winery
The Abbey of New Clairvaux is a

community of Cistercian or Trappist
monks that was founded in 1955. New
Clairvauxs land, history and people
make it an ideal site for 21st century
winemaking. Its Vina location is noted
for its deep, fertile loam soils and mild
climate, which enabled the site to
blossom under the ownership of Peter
Lassen during Californias colonial
days, and later as Leland Stanfords
Great Vina Ranch, the worlds largest
vineyard, winery and distillery by 1890.
The order has a strong agricultural
and winemaking foundation dating
back to the 12th century in Europe.
New Clairvaux planted its first vines
in 2000, bottled its first wines in 2003,
and now produces around 2,500 cases
annually.
Odyssey Winery uses local and
estate grapes to produce their wines.
In addition they sell wine-pairing
foods and wine accessories, and
the tasting room is a showcase for
local artists. They are available for
group and corporate functions.
At Quillici Vineyards enjoy
the magnificent view all the way
to the Coastal Range and taste
traditionally made wines. Truly
a small boutique winery, bottling
just 1,000 cases a year: Cabernet
Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel,
Sangiovese (a Tuscan grape),
Barbera (from the Piedmont
region of Italy), and blush wines.
All estate grown, produced, and
bottled (ten acres with 5,000
vines). Tastings and tours by
appointment.
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Saturdays 1 pm - 6 pm
True Organic Wines, No Sulfites!

Your local winery since 1984
6237 Cohasset Road, Chico

(530) 891-9463
We are located approximately 3 miles past the

Chico Municipal Airport
The winery is available for special events and group meetings.
Please call for information!
BERTAGNA
Support Local
Farming
Son Kissed Vineyard

Please call to make an
appointment for a private
tour and wine tasting.
3363 Hegan Lane Chico, CA 530.343.1623

www.bertagnawine.com
LaRocca family welcomes you to our winery in Forest Ranch,

for a unique wine experience. Come enjoy our award winning
wines, grown right here in Butte and Sutter Counties.
Winery Tours and Tastings available 7 days a week,

by Appointment Only. Please call:
800-808- WINE (9463) 530-899-WINE (9463)
wine@laroccavineyards.com www.laroccavineyards.com
HONEYRUN
WINE
We ship our Fruit Honey

Wine to 11 States, and
there are retailers who
ship to 32 more.
Available in
Chico & Paradise.
* No Suites Added *
Chico, California
Since 1992
Call Ahead for Tastings

on Most Weekdays
2309 Park Ave., Chico
(530) 345-6405
honeyrun.com
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in a flag stop area, advise the
driver well in advance so they
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stop. Refer to the schedule
for exact flag stop locations.
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Ave at Baney and Parkway Village.
Scheduled timepoints on the
east side of Forest are listed as
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Our University Community
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Architecture, &
Park-like Grounds
California State University,
Chico
Office of Admissions
Tours/Pre-Admission Information
West 2nd & Hazel St.
800-542-4426 530-898-4428
www.csuchico.edu
Bookstore: 898-5222
Box Office: 898-6333
Chico Symphony: 898-4607
Athletic Events: 898-4658
Conference Services: 898-6414
Continuing Education: 898-6105
Recreational Sports: 898-5170
Along with education, activities, and

live performances, this campus (located
adjacent to Chicos downtown) is also
known for its beautiful grounds and
its architecture. Laxson Auditorium,
along with Kendall Hall and Trinity
Hall with its bell tower, was built of
red brick in the early 1930s in a lovely
Romanesque style similar to
that of Mediterranean
cultures. True
beauties.
The new Bell
Memorial Union
is home
to a huge
bookstore
(including
clothing and
gift items in
addition to
the books,)
the Union
Express, and the Associated Students

offices, and 12 conference and assembly
rooms, plus auditorium seating for 1,000
people.
Meriam Library, named after Ted
Meriam, who was a former university
trustee and Chico mayor, is the largest
library north of Sacramento and serves
as a resource for all of Northern
California.
Thanks to General John Bidwell,
who was an amateur horticulturist, the
grounds of the campus contain hundreds
of varieties of trees and plants that he
introduced to the area. Youll note, as you
walk through the campus, many huge
trees; some of these date back to when
Bidwell planted them. The plantings,
along with Big Chico Creek running
through the middle of the campus,
make it a nature lovers dream. Spring
is especially gorgeous with the azaleas in
bloom and the creek running strong.
A tour of the grounds and buildings is
well worth taking since it is informative,
entertaining, and just plain beautiful.
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101 Things
Things To
To Do
Do In
In &
& Around
Around Butte
Butte County
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Chico Area
Bed & Breakfasts

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Johnsons Country Inn

Nostalgic Comfort
In the Heart of Chico
Conveniently located just a

scones-throw away from CSUC,
Enloe Hospital, Bidwell Mansion
& downtown Chico.
Candlelight Breakfast Free Wireless Internet

Voted 2010 Best of Chico
1462 Arcadian Ave Chico (530) 342-2464
Corner of Arcadian & W. 5th Ave.

thegratefulbed@sbcglobal.net www.thegratefulbed.net
Elegant, historic home in Downtown Chico

Wireless Internet
Walking distance to CSUC, Bidwell Mansion & Enloe Hospital
Gourmet breakfast Small meetings or office gatherings
Weekend Wine Social Hour Recommended by Sunset Magazine
1362 Esplanade, at 4th Ave. 530-566-0256
www.goodmanhouse.net Email: proprietors@goodman.net
Quiet Surroundings
Generous Breakfast
Exquisite Accommodations
Wireless Internet
5 minutes from downtown
3935 Morehead Ave. Chico 530-345-STAY

www.chico.com/johnsonsinn
Durham
House
Inn
Victorian Country Elegance
2280 Durham-Dayton Hwy Durham, CA 95938
530.342.5900 www.DurhamHouseInn.com
10 minutes from Downtown Chico
Pottery
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Beginning
Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
525 Esplanade 530-895-6144

Tours on the Hour: Mon-Wed, 12-4
Sat-Sun, 11-4
18 & older $6, 5-17 yrs. $3,
Children under 5 free
Giftyour
garden
garden
giftware
home
Mangrove & 3rd Ave.

Chico, CA 530-894-1395
Free Super Start Breakfast

Free High Speed Internet
Pool
Guest Laundry
Free Local Calls
Large Vehicle Parking
Pottery
Fountains
Statuary
Outdoor Living
Home Decor
& more!
27 TV, 60 Channels & HBO

Kids 17 & Under Stay Free
Next to 24-Hour Dennys
All Rooms w/Fridge, Microwave
Coffemakers & Hairdryers.
Iron & Ironing Board
(530) 345-2533 Off Hwy 99 at Cohasset
Born in 1819, John Bidwell led the first

overland expedition to California when
he was 22. When he struck gold on the
Feather River near Oroville, he bought
26,000 acres beside Chico Creek, and
in 1860 founded Chico. In 1868, after
having served two years as a Washington
congressman, he and Annie Kennedy
were married with President Johnson
attending.
Soon the Bidwells moved to Chico
and worked in many causes including
Indian education and womens
suffrage. Mr. Bidwell was also an
amateur horticulturist, and planted
many varieties of trees and shrubs on
his vast land holdings and around the
community.
The Bidwells entertained prominent
Americans,
including
Susan B.
Anthony and
John Muir,
until Bidwell
died in 1900
and Annie in
1918.
In 1887 Bidwell donated the land
for the state teachers college that later
became CSUC; and Bidwell Park, about a
mile east of the mansion, was donated to
the city by Annie in 1905.
The three-story mansion is furnished
with Victorian pieces, many having
belonged to the Bidwells. The carriage
house stores four of Bidwells carriages.
The mansion is home to many annual
events including a Christmas Open
House each December.
Next to the mansion is a visitor
center offering displays, a gift shop, and
a 25-minute movie of this generous,
progressive couple.
Toll-free Motel-direct Reservations 1-877-345-2533
50 One of U.S.A.s
Largest City Parks
Bidwell Park 530-896-7800

4th Street and Cypress Avenue
www.chico.ca.us (click Park Dept.)
Bidwell Park Map on page 80
Donated to the city by Annie Bidwell
in 1905 were the original 2,238 acres,
and in 1995 the city purchased and added
an additional 1,380 acres, making it the
third largest urban park in our nation.
As per Bidwells designation, no alcohol,
or hunting is allowed.
These over 3,600 acres offer
picnicking, swimming, equestrian
and bicycling trails, golf, archery,
pistol ranges, playgrounds, baseball/
softball fields, and organized
recreational activities year round. It
was seen nationally in 1937 when the
original Adventures of Robin Hood
was filmed among the towering oaks
and sycamores. The park has been
designated as an official California
Watchable Wildlife site.
Because of its large size, the park
is divided into two sections: Upper
Bidwell Park is a wilderness section
along both sides of Big Chico Creek
Canyon. It contains more than 35 miles
of hiking trails, 25 of which are open
to equestrians and bikers. The canyon
of Big Chico Creek has many beautiful
swimming holes. The two major trails
are North Rim and South Rim.
North Rim Trail (for hiking, biking,
and horseback riding) starts at Wildwood
Avenue, close to the entrance to Upper
Park. Beautiful vistas are the reward for
this sometimes steep trail. South Rim
Trail is used less and is pretty rugged. It
begins where Centennial Avenue deadends
into Chico Canyon Road and runs above
Bidwell Golf Course and into the newly
acquired south side of the canyon.
Upper Bidwell Park also contains
Hooker Oak Recreation Area (this
part of Upper Park was originally called
Middle Park), three softball diamonds,
playgrounds, and picnic areas. You
might view some kite flyers here. To
get to Hooker Oak, take Vallombrosa
Avenue, turn left on Manzanita Avenue
youll spot it on the right. Five-Mile
Dam Recreation Area includes a large

natural swimming hole plus good picnic
spots with tables and grills. To find
it, take Vallombrosa to the end, turn
right on Manzanita, and then left on
Centennialthe recreation area is on
the left. The Horseshoe Lake area is a
great area for fishing and is the site of
the annual Fishing Derby.
Lower Bidwell Park is about a fourmile long area following Big Chico
Creek from downtown to Manzanita
Avenue with footpaths and bicycle paths
that run through shady oak groves.
The One-Mile Dam Recreation Area
includes Sycamore Pool, a softball field,
horseshoe pits, and picnic areas with
grills. Very near downtown, it can be
entered from Fourth or Fifth Streets.
Just next to the One-Mile playing field is

Caper Acres, an imaginative fairy-tale
themed playground featuring just about
everything to keep small children busy.
(My favorite is the castle, but I think the
treehouse thingy is more popular with
the youngsters.)
Cedar Grove, entrance off East Eighth
Avenue, is lovely year-round with its
gorgeous cedar trees and is the home of
the Shakespeare in the Park productions
each Summer. Chico Creek Nature
Center is also located in Lower Park, and
we think deserving of its own listing in
101 Things to Do. Please see item 69
to learn about it.
Detailed park maps are available for
the asking at the Chico Visitor Center,
3rd and Salem Streets.
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51 Step Into
Another Era
Stansbury Home
307 West 5th St. 530-891-0585
Special Tours: 530-343-6611
Sat & Sun 1-4 Adults $4;
Students $2, Under 10 Free
Built by Dr. & Mrs. Oscar Stansbury

in 1883, this home was designed in the
Italianate Victorian style and is listed
on the National Register of Historic
Places. It is one of the most original and
unaltered homes in California. Because
family members lived here until 1974, it
contains many of the familys original
pieces.
Visiting here is a step into another era.
52 Ballerinas,
Saxes, Comedy &

Drama
Blue Room Theatre
139 West First St. (upstairs)
530-895-3749
www.blueroomtheatre.com
Chico Cabaret
2201 Pillsbury Rd. Almond Orchard
530-895-0245 Thurs.-Sat.
www.ChicoCabaret.com
Chico Theatre Company
166 Eaton Rd.
530-894-2CTC Thurs.-Sat.
www.chicotheatrecompany.com
Rogue Theatre@1078 Gallery
820 Broadway
530-343-1973 Thurs.Sat.
www.chicorogue.com
Laxson Auditoriums
Performances
Office: Second & Chestnut Streets
530-898-6333 Mon.Fri.,10-4
www.chicoperformances.
com
Blue Room Theatre
offers theatrical works for
children, young adults,
and adult audiences.
Theyve done extensive
upgrading. Increased
seating capacity,
enhanced sound and visual
presentation, a three-quarter thrust
style stage, and a new color scheme have
added greatly to the ambiance.
Chico Cabaret was founded by Phil
and Sue Ruttenburg and has developed
an excellent reputation for bringing
well-produced musicals, comedies
and award-winning dramas to the
community. Chico Cabaret has been
voted Best Performing Arts Company
by CN&R readers. The Cabaret features
an intimate atmosphere with table
seating perfect for a romantic evening,
large groups for family, friends, or
business gatherings. Come experience
what everyone is talking about.
Chico Theatre Company opened in
2003 in the 244-seat former Eaton Road
Opera House location and has staged
nearly 700 performances since opening,
and has earned the great reputation it
now holds. The theatre includes nine
shows a year ranging from classics to
new shows, both musical and nonmusical.
Laxson Auditorium celebrated her

75th birthday in 2006. Always a grand
architectural treasure of Romanesque
style (cant imagine the campus
without that building just as its sat
from the beginning), its national and
international entertainment offerings
seem to only get better every year!
Enloe Medical Center

The regions only Level II Trauma Center, Enloe proudly
provides comprehensive care for the people of six counties.
We are expanding to meet the needs

of our growing community. The Enloe
Century Project consists of a five-story
patient tower; a single-story surgery
center; a single-story trauma center;
a parking structure; and a park.
As a Planetree affiliate hospital,
our caregivers are committed to
providing patient-centered care in a
healing environment.
332-7300 www.enloe.org
Eighth & Main

ANTIQUE CENTER
North Valleys Largest
Over 25,000 sq. ft. of Quality

Antiques Collectibles Gifts
Oak & Victorian Furniture
Jewelry Toys Books Persian Rugs
Glassware Lighting Linens Pottery
Open 7 Days a Week,
745 Main St. (530) 893-5534
Where the North Valley Shops for Antiques
9,000 Sq. Ft. of

Quality Antiques
COUNTRY SQUYRES
Open 7 Days a Week
FINE ANTIQUES
JEWELRY, FURNITURE & COLLECTIBLES
1900 Park Ave.

(530) 893-5536
164 East 3rd Street
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Buy & Sell old dolls, collectibles.
By appt.: 100s of antique & vintage dolls &
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514 Orange St. 530-899-7064

Thurs.-Sun. 11-5
18,000 sq. ft. of things you never knew you
needed. Antiques, Collectibles, 2nd-time
around furniture, Decorator items,
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1900 Park Ave. 530-893-5536

Open Daily.
9,000 Sq. Ft. of Quality Antiques.
Furniture, Glassware, Vintage Jewelry,
Vintage Country,
Collectibles, Display Showcases
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745 Main St. 530-893-5534

Mon.-Fri. 11-5 Sat. 10-5 Sun 12-4
North Valleys Largest - 25,000 sq. ft.
American Oak & Victorian furniture.
Toys, Books, Textiles, Glassware,
Collectibles, Lighting, Country Antiques
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530-342-6764 Tues.-Sat. 10-5
Fine Antique Jewelry & Furniture, Silver,
Glass, Clocks, & Estate Buy & Sell
In Downtown Chico Since 1973
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6. The ARC Store

Now in Chico & Oroville
2020 Park Ave., Chico, 343-3666

2745 Oro Dam Blvd., Oroville 532-1272
Open 7 Days a Week
Mon-Sat 10-6pm, Sun 11-5pm
www.thearcstore.org
A wide variety of merchandise at the best prices.
Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Kitchen Ware,
Books, Clothes and a whole lot more!
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53 Memorabilia

to Modern
Chico Museum
141 Salem Street 530-891-4336
www.chicomuseum.org
Hours: Wed-Sun, Noon-4 p.m.
Free Admission, donations accepted
Patrick Ranch
10381 The Midway 530-342-4359
www.patrickranchmuseum.org
www.farwestheritage.org 892-1525
Hours: By appointment
Free Admission, donations accepted
You cant be too sure of what youll
find at the Chico Museum, in this
distinctive old 1904 Carnegie Library
building, since the museum offers

both permanent and rotating exhibits,
but one thing thats certain is that its
always interesting.
On permanent display are artifacts
from Chicos Chinese Temple, 19th
century musical instruments, and
other historical artifacts and photos
of Chico and the surrounding area.
Lectures, slide shows, and seminars
are offered.
Call for a calendar and newsletter.
The 28-acre Patrick Ranch is
Chicos newest historical attraction,
reflecting the agricultural, cultural,
social, and economic history of the
North Sacramento Valley. Annual
events there include an old-fashioned
Threshing Bee & Antique Equipment

Show held in June, complete with draft
horses and vintage farm equipment.
Honey Run Quilters

A True Chico Destination
Come visit our modern fabrics
We carry beautiful cottons, dupioni silks,

cotton and silk blends, linens, velveteens and
a large selection of cozy and contemporary
wools and felted wools along with a wide
selection of quilt, clothing and bag patterns.
Introducing Kwik Sew Patterns
Come on in and meet our happy and
energetic staff! See you soon!
Honey Run Quilters 1230 Esplanade, Chico 530.342.5464
54 View Art
Glass- Making at
Its Finest
Orient & Flume Art Glass
2161 Park Ave.
530-893-0373
www.orientandflume.com
Satava Art Glass Studio
819 Wall St.
530-345-7985
www.satava.com
Internationally known, Orient

& Flume creates intricate, threedimensional designs encased in
clear glass for which the studio is
now famous. Their works are in the
permanent collections of the Chrysler
Museum, Corning Glass Museum, the
Metropolitan, and the Smithsonian. The
showroom is open Mon.-Sat., 10-5 p.m.
Richard Satava opened his studio
in 1977 using ancient techniques to
create beautiful art glass by combining
technical skill and delicate artistry.
Vivid colors and unique nature themes
are his trade-mark. Passion is visible in
his creations.
Satavas interesting studio is open
Tuesday-Saturday,
9-4 and features
glass blowing
demonstrations.
The studio also
carries a large
variety of works by
other artists from
across the nation.
This provides works
for every taste and
budget.
the name for their business

because mom always called
her children her rabbits.
They specialize in beginning
quilters, and they are proud of
their wide variety of colorful
fabrics.
For a unique experience,
stop in String Bead and view
thousands of beads of every
size, shape, and color. Youll
see some collectors items.
Note especially the handmade
lampworked glass beads.
Youll find glass, wood, bone,
metalized, horn, precious and
semi-precious stones, and seed
beads from which to choose.
55 Be Crafty
Honey Run Quilters

1230 Esplanade 530-342-5464
The Rabbit Hole Quilting &
Fabrics
2607 Esplanade 530-345-5015
String Bead Almond Orchard
Plaza on Pillsbury Road
530-894-BEAD
www.stringbead.com
There are lots of ways to be creative,

even if you think you arent! Knitting,
quilting, scrapbooking and beading are
choices in which many people find that
they do have a creative bone or two in
their body.
At Honey Run Quilters, youll find
rooms full of fabric as well as books and
notions. And they even offer classes for
beginners through advanced, so theres
no excuse not to create a quilt. This
shop was designated as one of the top
ten quilt shops in North America and
was featured in the Fall 09 issue of Quilt
Sampler magazine, published by Better
Homes and Gardens.
The Rabbit Hole opened in 2004, and
this mother and daughter team chose
They have a
fully operational
jewelry
fabrication and
glass beadmaking shop.
Classes are offered, and the best thing is
that you can spend as little as 50 cents or
as much as $50 while creating earrings,
necklaces, anklets, bracelets, and
barrettes. So, why not bead it up!
56 Soc It To
Em! With Sports

Chico State Athletic Events
Call 530-898-4658
Chico Force Pro Basketball
Call 530-592-2470
Chico Outlaws Baseball Team
308 Salem St.
Call 530-345-3210
www.chicooutlawsbaseball.com
Come in and Check Out Our Monthly Specials

Create a Family Heirloom Classes Available
Fabrication Shoptime Available
Almond Orchard Shopping Center

2201 Pillsbury Rd., Suite 142
Chico 894-BEAD
www.stringbead.com
Exciting mens
and womens
sporting events
are held by Chico
State from late
August through
late May. This
is one of the
top institutions in
the
country competing at the Division II
level with nationally ranked teams in
soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball,
softball, cross country, track, and golf.
Taking in one of their over 100 home
events is affordable and fun for the
entire family!
Chico Force plays 10 home games
and several away games.
Chico Outlaws belong
to a league with eight
teams. They will
have 45 home
games,
playing
late May
through
midSeptember.
The team plays at Nettleton Stadium.
Season ticket holders recieve special
benefits, including single game ticket
purchases prior to general sale, play off
ticket preference, invitations to exclusive
team events, and the use of the Outlaws
popular ticket exchange program.
CONSISTENTLY A TOP PRODUCER

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530-899-5925
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57 Americas
Favorite Toy
National Yo-Yo Museum

Inside Bird in Hand
320 Broadway 530-893-0545
www.nationalyoyo.org
Open 7 Days a Week
Free Admission
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Awarded the most popular toy of the

20th Century, the Yo-Yo continues to
be very popular with all ages. Visit the
largest display of Yo-Yo memorabilia
in the nation. Ninety years of Yo-Yo
artifacts are on display here, and youll
most likely feel like youre a kid again
just experiencing this collection.
The display includes photos,
competition awards, and Yo-Yos from
the 1920s through today, as well as the
worlds largest Yo-Yo at 50 inches in
height and weighing 256 pounds.
Every year, Americas best players
wind up in Chico as the museum hosts
the National Yo-Yo Contest on the
first Saturday of October. Players earn
their way to the finals by qualifying in
nationwide contests held throughout the
country.
This exhibit is a fascinating look at

the childhood we all have in common.
The National Yo-Yo Contest will
be held from 9-5 in City Plaza on
October 1.
58 Dream

The Chico Art Center is the largest

arts organization in Butte County and
has been around for almost 50 years.
Boasting a gallery, classroom facilities,
a large membership base, and its own
vintage rail car, the art center has much
to offer.
Look for representatives at the Taste
of Chico, Chico World Music Festival,
and Art in the Park. Be

sure to check out the annual Open
Studios Art Tour in the Fall; member
artists throughout Butte County open
their studios to the public for a two
weekend art extravaganza. Visit the
website listed at the top for updates on
whats happening in the Chico art scene.
Weavers Here
AVL Looms & Weaving School

3851 Morrow Ln. Ste. 9, 530-893-4915
800-626-9615 Tours by appt.
www.avlusa.com
Established in 1976, this company
has revolutionized the world of
handweaving. Their looms are found
in over 70 countries and are recognized
for their high quality and innovative
design.
Guided tours of their 22,000 sq.ft.

facility are by appointment, and many
classes are also held here. In addition,
they have a Traveling Teacher program,
and do workshops at weaving retreats.
59 View Art for

the People
Chico Art Center

450 Orange St. 530-895-8726
Hours: Wed. - Sun., Noon-4 p.m.
www.chicoartcenter.com
Fashions by:
Eileen Fisher Karen Kane

Nic & Zoe Barbara Lesser
Jag Jeans Glima
NYDJ Jeans True Grit
Brighton Christopher Blue Jeans
328 Broadway, Downtown Chico
530-345-5754
25 Varieties of Bagels
11 Low Fat Cream Cheese Schmears
Coffee, Smoothies, Deli Sandwiches
& Daily Specials
6 Breakfast Bagels & Burritos
30 Years of Bagel Making
345-3443
Open Daily 6:30 am
117-A West 2nd St.
(Between Main & Broadway)
ATM & Visa
tairs
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60 Murals,
Murals, on the
Walls
You dont have to be an art
lover to enjoy the many murals
on the CSUC campus and in
Chicos downtown area. All you
need is a sense of fun.
Pughs mid-1970s trompe
loeil mural of a crumbled wall with
Greek columns holding up the ceiling
inside continues to startle viewers, and

for a bit of Chico history, dont miss
Scott Teeples rendering of John and
Annie Bidwell on Second Street on the
wall facing the art deco building.
Commemorating the 1937 filming
of The Adventures of Robin Hood in
Bidwell Park is the mural on Campus
Bikes at Main/Fourth. There youll find
Robin Hood in Sherwood Forest
One of the newer murals in Chico
is Languages, which is on Mid Valley
Titles
parking
lot wall
at Sixth
and
Main. It
features
six
Victorian
homes.
If you
have children, be
sure and checkout
the murals inside
the kids section
at In Motion
Fitness. They
give an awesome
vision of life
Under the Sea.
Were especially
Focaccia Sandwiches
Gourmet Soups
Specialty Salads
Dinner Entrees
Homemade Desserts
Catering Available
Organic Greens
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Voted Best
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05, 07, 08, 09 & 10
Best View of Downtown Chico

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3rd & Broadway 899-8075
fond of the double-header

New York cityscapes inside
and outside at Brooklyn
Bridge Bagel Works,
and one that tugs at our
heartstrings
is Giacomos Vineyard
discover
GRACE JR.
ART JEWELRY
ECLECTIC DECOR
SEASONAL MAGIC
Visitor Center at Third & Salem, and

while youre there, check out the
Salem Street Art Walls. Theyre cast
fiberglass and mixed media collages
of local history, culture, and nature.
Gorgeous!
inside the Sicilian Cafe because

Giacomos (James) grandparents
immigrated to America
from Sicily in the
1950s, and many of the
recipes still used in the
restaurant are theirs.
The mural serves
as a warm
tribute to their
heritage.
Theres
more, and
theyre all
fun to view.
Pick up a
map at the
Then
go on your
own mural
treasure hunt
and choose
your favorite!
FIND OUT WHAT

YOUVE BEEN MISSING!
331 W. 5TH ST.
DOWNTOWN CHICO
342-1369
Chico Murals
Partial List
AicoraGems Jewerly Box Gallery

1334 Mangrove Ave (by Scott Teeple)
Greek Columns (by John Pugh)
Taylor Hall, E. 1st St. at Salem
Robin Hood (by Scott Teeple)
Campus Bikes, 4th/Main Streets
The Beatles (by Gregg Payne)
Main St. between 1st & 2nd Sts.
The Bidwells (by Teeple)
Near Second & Broadway
Giacomos Vineyard (by Teeple) - inside
Sicilian Cafe, 1020 Main Street
New York Cityscape-inside/outside
. Brooklyn Bridge Bagel Works,
2nd St. between Main & Broadway
Downtown Kaleidoscope (by
Ramirez) in park, 1st & Broadway
Racing Bicyclists (by Teeple)
Ninth & Main Streets
Under the Sea (by Lauri Chiodini)-inside
In Motion Fitness
1293 E. First Avenue
Pony Express (by Crane)
Broadway near 5th Street
Municipal Center Art Walls-inside
411 Main Street
Salem Street Art Walls (by
Dayton Claudio) 3rd & Salem
Fake Windows (by Teeple)
Colliers, 105 Broadway
Victorian Homes
Mid Valley parking lot, 6th/Main
Nature Scenes (by Gregg Payne)
On bridge supports throughout
Bidwell Park
61 Wheels &
Balls Go Round
& Round
FunLand 530-343-1601
Hwy 99 & East Park
www.funlandchico.com
Whether its done for the exercise or
just for the fun, theres no denying that
roller skating is a popular sport engaged
in year round in Chico.
We know of some parents who plan
their kids birthday parties here just so
they can get a little extra time on skates.
There are others that need to supervise
Chicos
#1
FUN SPOT
offsprings batting skills at the batting

cages here or their putting on the
18-hole miniature golf course, which
features a natural setting with rivers and
is a challenge for both adults and kids.
Also, its a great activity for a date.
So, who needs an excusejust go and
enjoy!
62 Internationally
Known Doll Shop
Katherines Cottage
1360 E. First Avenue,
across from In Motion Fitness
530-898-9400
www.katherinescottage.com
Katherines
Cottage, Chicos
Enchanted
Cottage of Dolls,
Bears, and Gifts,
opened locally in
2001, but has
been serving
customers
worldwide
since
1994.
With
customers in over
100 countries and in
every state, the shop offers one of the best
selections of dolls in the country with
literally thousands of dolls to view.
Owned by Denise Van Patten, the
author of The Official Price Guide to
Dolls (Random House) and the writer
and editor of Doll Collecting at About.
com, Katherines Cottage offers a
museum-quality selection of dolls from
all eras, from antique to modern.
63 From Hops

to Brew
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

1075 E. 20th St. 530-893-3520
www.sierranevada.com
Tours: Tues.-Fri., 2:30; Sat. Noon-3
Putt Skate Bat
Come Out & Play Fun for the Whole Family!

Miniature Golf
Roller Skating Batting Cages
Birthday Parties Hockey
2465 Carmichael Drive Chico 343-1601 www.funlandchico.com
If youve never toured a brewery,

youre missing an interesting and
informative experience. And this
brewery produces award-winning beer,
some of which is known across the
nation. We have a beer connoisseur son
in Pennsylvania who insists on a stop at
Sierra Nevada each visit.
From beginning to end, the sights,
sounds, and fragrances of the beermaking process are quite fascinating
and educational. Of course, were
particularly fond of the end of the

process, but its all worthwhile.
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. was
founded in 1980 and is one of Americas
first micro-breweries. It is regarded as
the standard of quality for American
craft brewers and has won numerous
awards for its beers. In addition to its
award-winning ales and lagers, the
brewery boasts an outstanding taproom
and restaurant, as well as a large gift
shop wherein you can find a multitude
of items bearing the Sierra Nevada
label. Caps, t-shirts, sweatshirts,
mugs, glassware, towels, and various
other items are available for the Sierra
Nevada fans who visit from afar.
64 Happening

Places
AMF Orchard Lanes

2397 Esplanade 530-895-3257
Schedule, Batting Range
Bocce Ball Court at Red Tavern
1250 Esplanade 530-894-3463
www.redtavern.com
Silver Dollar Fairgrounds &
Speedway
2337 Fair Street 530-969-7484
Track: 530-891-6535
Bowling is one sport that can be done
regardless of the weather outside, and
AMF Orchard Lanes offers 38 lanes for
your bowling pleasure. The facility also
features an arcade, snack bar, and profamily shop. So, let em roll and best
wishes for a turkey!
Relax with a cocktail on the patio
and play a round of Bocce Ball on Red
Taverns new court. The ancient Italian
game of Bocce is fun and easy to learn
whether youre 3 or 103!
From the very popular, six-day Silver
Dollar Fair held each May, to antique
shows, home and garden shows, industrial
barbecues, business expos, and more,
theres almost always something going on
at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds.
The Speedway features a wide variety
of racing action from March through
September, highlighted by the Mini Gold
Cup each March and the Gold Cup Race
of Champions in September.
The National Bullriding Champion-
ship Finals, held in September,

draw 5,000 fans each day, and
kids enjoy competing in the
Mutton Bustin & Steer Riding
events.
Any month of the year, its
worth a phone call to see whats
happening at this very happening
place.
Free "Hot Breakfast" buffet

32" LCD TV with Premium Channels
In-room Micro/Fridge and Coffee
Free High Speed Internet
Business Center
In-Room Jacuzzi
715 Main St., Chico, CA
530-343-7911
Well see you there.

CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL
www.qualityinnchico.com
65 Play, Putt or

to golf, you can go here on a

whim since reservations are
not required.
Skyway Golf Park is
lighted, which helps if youre
practicing driving at night.
There is also a practice
putting green, a pro shop,
and six practice holes.
Tuscan Ridge Golf Club
opened in June 2001. Youll
have spectacular views of the
Sutter Buttes when golfing
here. Their Bistro offers wine
and beer. A grass practice
range and lessons are also
available.
Throw It
Bidwell Park Golf Course

off Wildwood Ave. near East Ave.
530-891-8417 Holes: 18, Par: 71
Sunset Hills Golf Course
Esplanade and Garner Lane
530-342-4600 Holes: 9, Par: 27
Skyway Golf Park
1 Longest Drive, 530-899-8108
Driving Range, 6 target greens
Tuscan Ridge Golf Club
On the Skyway 7 miles from Chico
530-624-7006 Holes: 18, Par: 71
www.TuscanRidgeClub.com
Bidwell Park Golf Course is known
for having one of Northern Californias
finest pro shops. It also has hitting
cages and a lessons-only driving range.
This popular course is less crowded in
the summer when college students are
gone.
Sunset Hills is made up of par 3s,
and is an ideal course for beginners or
senior citizens. If the spirit moves you
66 Still
Playing
The Senator
517 Main Street
The Senator, built in 1928,
is home to murals of Syrian
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Running Deer and a mural of Chicos

Hooker Oak Tree. Its worth catching
an event at this performing arts center
(former movie theater) just to see a bit
of Chicos former Living History.
A wide variety of events are featured
in this Chico landmark, including
rock, alternative rock, and heavy metal
performances, among others.
Be sure to check out the newly
restored gorgeous tower on the block.
67 Airplanes to

Anthropology
Chico Air Museum

Chico Municipal Airport
530-345-6468
www.chicoairmuseum.org
Hours: Saturdays, 10-4
Free Admission
Museum of Anthropology
Langdon Hall 301, 1st & Warner
530-898-5397
www.csuchico.edu/anth/museum/
index.html
Hours Oct.-May: Mon-Fri, 11-3
Free Admission, Guided Tours
Opened in 2005, the Chico Air Museum, has both an outdoor display area
and an indoor facility. The indoor area

features four aviation exhibits with additional displays and artifacts being added.
Initial exhibits include Thaddeus Kerns,
Chicos first pilot; the Chico Army Airfield located at the airport during WWII;
aerial fire fighting and its evolution; and
a display featuring aircraft today.
343-4201
1356 Longfellow Ave.

Across From In Motion Fitness
Affordable:
Weaves
Up-Dos
Creative Cuts
Color
Perms
Manicures
The museums outdoor area displays

five historic aircraft including a Lockheed Lodestar, a Yakovlev-52, a Lockheed P2V-7, an SP-2H air tanker and an
Antonov AN-2.
In addition to being open on Saturdays, the museum hosts school classes.
Chico Air Show 2010 was held at
the Chico Municipal Airport. Chico was
the only city in northern California to
host a Jet team in 2010, and Chicos
next air show will be in 2012. This is the
place to be to see jets galore and more!!
Highlighting the 2010 Air Show was a
thrilling aerial performance by the nine
jets of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds
Jet Team. Other performers included up
and coming female pilot Melissa Pemberton, Kent Pietsch with the worlds
smallest carrier landing, a jet powered
car, Warbirds, a parachute team, military demonstrations, static displays and
several flybys. Food vendors, souvenirs, a
Kidzone full of fun for the kids, and the
ever comfortable Flightline club with
food by the Sons of Italy, all rounded out
that weekend of great fun and entertainment. The 2010 show began with
a Friday night twilight performance
where general viewing and an evening
of catered food and music was enjoyed
at the Flightline. For more information
visit: www.chicoairshow.org or call 530230-1652.
The Museum of Anthropology has
a National Photography Competition
starting each April with a winners exhibition in the Fall, and an artifact exhibit
running from December-May.
In addition, there are childrens
workshops and special trips for Museum
Alliance members.
Pedicures
Facials
CHICO
Waxing Services
For both men
BEAUTY COLLEGE
Classes in Hairstyling, Manicuring, & Skin Care

start at 6 & 12 week intervals
t When Visiting Chico!
& Women
Gift Certicates
All student work supervised by certied credentialed instructors

Financial Aid available for those who qualify
Afliated with Butte College
Steaks Lamb Chicken

BBQ Ribs Seafood
Restaurant & Tapas
Wednesday - Sunday Open at 5:00 p.m.

Closed Monday and Tuesday
www.basquenorte.com
A Must
When
Visiting
Chico!
Family
Owned &
Operated
Since 1975
3355 ESPLANADE CHICO 530-891-5204
68 For Kids Sake

Kiwanis Chico Community
Observatory & Planetarium
Upper Bidwell Park near Horseshoe
Lake parking lot 530-879-0207,
530-513-0135
www.chicoobservatory.com
Chuck E Cheeses
966 East Ave. 530-894-0400
Farm Sanctuary
Hwy. 32, 19080 Newville Rd., Orland 530-865-4617
Open to visitors April 1-Nov. 30
E-mail: farmsanc@farmsanctuary.org
Kids In Motion (In Motion Fitness)
1293 E. First Ave., 530-343-5678
www.inmotionfitness.net
KidsPark
Ross Shopping Center, 2483 Notre
Dame Blvd., 530-894-6800
www.kidspark.com
Sherwood Forest Kids Disc
Hooker Oak Rec Area
530-895-4711
Two by Two Ranch & Petting Zoo
by appt. only, 530-893-1088
www.twobytworanch.com
If theyve learned about the natural

world at Chico Creek Nature Center,
explored the wonders of Bidwell Park,
played their way around Chico, and
theyre still full of energy, then, maybe
its time to try one of these.
From sunset and for the next three
hours, Kiwanis Chico Community
Observatory & Planetarium is open to
the public. Located in Bidwell Park, near
Horseshoe Lake parking lot, check out
the planets yourself.
Known as Childcare with an Ocean
View, Kids in Motions 6,000 sq. ft. wing
serves children from infants through
teens with over a dozen programs and
is an absolute visual delight. Kids will
view a 150 ft. Under the Sea mural;
mermaid, sea turtles and octopus
mosaics; and three salt water aquariums
(some of the largest in the Chico area).
One aquarium features a living reef with
corals and other creatures. The next
houses larger, more aggressive sea life.
And the top tank is the largest of them
all. Its no wonder that kids call it the
In Motion Ocean.
A short hop away from Chico, in

Orland, the Farm Sanctuary is a
300-acre farm that shelters, rescues,
rehabilitates, and provides life-long
care for hundreds of animals (cows,
pigs, sheep, goats, and turkeys) every
year. Open to the public for tours on
Saturdays. Tours begin every hour on
the hour, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Chuck E Cheese has video games and
other high-tech stuff that todays young
adults as well as kids seem to revel in,
plus kiddie rides for the wee tots.
Kids Park is a childcare indoor play
and party center. They offer a preschool
program, arts and crafts, and games
galore. They also host birthday parties.
They are open seven days a week.
Two by Two Ranch & Petting Zoo
is a unique educational opportunity
for kids to experience a variety of
animals including any or all of the
following: a llama, emu, goats, sheep,
ducks, chickens, and a pig. Tours are by
appointment only, and, if youre lucky,
youll get to see a bottle feeding of a baby
critter. This zoo has mobile capabilities
and attends many area events.
69 A Diamond
Thats No Longer
in the Rough
Diamond W Western Wear
181 E. 2nd St.
Downtown Chico
530-891-1650
Winner of the prestigious Golden Rose

Award for 2001, owner David Halimi took
his time to get it right in designing and
restoring this building, which is a work of
artdone by local artisans.
Inspired by the original copper molding
Shuberts
178 E. 7th St. 530-342-7163
www.shuberts.com
Upper Crust Bakery & Cafe
130 Main St. 530-895-3866
At Shuberts, Chicos oldest ice cream
and candy store, theyve been making
these creations since 1938.
We like them all, but two special ice
cream flavors are Chico Mint and Mount
Shasta.
In the candy department, youll find
everything from chocolate creams to
English Toffee, and you can buy it by the
piece or by the pound.
At the Upper Crust you can expect
an abundance of art on the walls and
premium baked goods or gourmet deli
items from which to choose. Voted #1
Bakery in a local newspaper poll each
year for a long time, youll understand
why. And we cant get through January
without their delicious soups.
LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED

Locally owned for 31 years.
... a lot more than
WESTERN WEAR
Winner
of the prestigious
Golden Rose Award
One of 101 Places

To See
181 E. 2ND STREET, DOWNTOWN CHICO PATS SHOE & BOOT REPAIR Since 1949
(530) 891-1650
Upper Crust
Bakery & Eatery
(Inside Diamond W) 343-4522
Enjoy one of
Chicos Sweetest
Historical
Pleasures
Bakery:
Pastries, Extraordinary Wedding

Cakes & Cakes for all occasions
Cafe:
Coffees, Teas, Morning Treats,

Sandwiches, Salads,
Soups & Quiches
Savor our old-fashioned,

rich, creamy, ice cream,
and
experience our homemade quality chocolates.
Made right on the
premises.
178 EAST 7TH STREET

CHICO 342-7163
www.shuberts.com
OPEN TIL 10PM DAILY
Wall St.
Open 7 Days a Week!

Monday-Saturday
6:30 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
8th St.
Sweet Delights
Quality Western Apparel, Boots, Hats,

Jewelry, Gifts and Tack.
SHOP FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY.
Over 5,000 Boots to choose from!
7th St.
70 Indulge in
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAS LARGEST
6th St.
of the storefront, discovered under many

layers of paint, copper (purchased in raw
form, then polished, hand-tooled, and
lacquered to maintain shine and color)
is used throughout to compliment the
custom-cut/designed oak wood also used
throughout the interior.
But thats just the beginning; youll
walk on a copper slate floor, mined
in the mountains of India and laid
in a diamond pattern. Youll admire
the Galaxy granite store front and
the fireplace hearth that has copper
naturally inlaid in it, and youll note the
diamond-shaped railings and customdyed diamond pattern carpet. Theres
much more to admire, including a
copper inlaid stairway to the second
floor and hand-made copper railings.
And if you find yourself downtown
with children, they are sure to enjoy
Justins playhouse with its carnival
mirrors in the first room, a playroom,
and the very special exit tunnel with
black lights.
No longer a diamond in the rough,
this building is now the shining jewel of
downtown Chico!
Main
Sunday
6:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
www.uppercrustchico.com
Broadway
We make our own... Over 73 Years
CSUCs Gateway Science Museum

Exploring the Natural
History of Northern California
Microbes: Invisible Invaders...Amazing

Allies, Now through May 30, 2011
Take an interactive journey through
the hidden world with Microbes:
Invisible InvadersAmazing Allies.
Investigate the mysterious universe of
microscopic organisms from those
that sustain life on Earth to those that
threaten our health and even our existence.

The interactive exhibit reveals what
microbes are (bacteria, viruses, fungi
and protozoagerms to most people),
explores a history of infectious diseases,
and shows how researchers and individuals fight infection worldwide.
Kid-friendly technology highlights
hands-on activities. Interactive displays,
computer animation, theatrical sets and
special effects bring microbes to life.
Some exhibit highlights include:
* Microbial Universe: a new cosmos,
the hidden universe of microbes. Six
colorful, volumetric holograms floating in space present different microbes,
including HIV/AIDS and Ebola, as threedimensional models. Images from an
electron microscope and large-view light
microscope offer rare, close-up views of
real microbes such as rabies and Ebola.
* Gobble De Goop: a video game
where players guide munching microbes
as they gobble up an oil spill
* The Microbe Quiz Show: an interactive television game show tests participants new-found knowledge with a
true-false quiz.
Other Exhibits to Explore:
Outdoor Eco-Regions
Five distinct eco-regions surround
the museum.
Paleo Flora Area: The terms paleo
flora refer to the plant species that
evolved in the earlier phases of plant
history.
Riparian Zone: Located behind the
amphitheater is a collection of trees,
shrubs, flowering plants, and grasses
similar to those found along the rivers of
Northern California.
Buffer Zone: The plantings found in
the buffer zone illustrate the passing of
scientific knowledge throughout history.
Delta Region: Resisting the sweet,
edible berries found in the Delta Region
may be difficult for people and pollinators alike.
Northern Lower Mountain Region:
The lower elevation forests of Northern
California and the headwaters of the
Sacramento River are depicted in this
eco-region.
Ice Age Skeletons
Short-faced Bear Short-faced bear:
The giant short-faced bear, Arctodus
simus, was one of the largest land
carnivores in North America during the
last two million years, according to the
National Speleological Society.
Dont let its size fool you. The giant
short-faced bear is known to have run
about 40 mph despite its enormous size!
Saboor Tooth Cat Saber-tooth cat:
The saber-tooth cat, Smildon fatalis,
entered North America more than 1 million years ago and was especially common in California. Weighing in at 840
pounds with up to 8-inch canines, this
animal was certainly no domestic cat!
Using its enormous canines, the
saber-tooth cat preyed on and consumed
larger animals for food. Sloths, deer,
bison, small mammoths and mastodons,
peccaries, horses, and camels were all
thought to have fallen prey to the sabertooth cat.
Both the saber-tooth cat and the
short-faced bear lived in a time period called the Pleistocene, which is
also known as the ice age because vast
areas of land were covered in massive
ice sheets. It was during this time that
megafauna (massive animals) roamed
the Americas.
River Voices
A Photography Exhibit on The Confluence of Culture on the Sacramento
River Watershed by photographer Geoff
Fricker.
area here now serves as stage

for many eventsincluding
free music concerts on
Friday evenings May through
September.
To get a schedule of
the concerts, check the
downtown merchants
windows, or ask at the Visitor
& Information Center (3rd &
Salem).
A 2004-2005 centennial
project of the Chico Rotary
club, Chico Rotary Plaza is
in front of the Boys & Girls
Club. It features a neat
sculpture, and be sure to
check out the arty cubes!
71 Stroll
or Sit in
Pleasant
Surroundings
Diamond Alley
From 3rd-4th Sts.
between Broadway
and Salem
Downtown City
Plaza
4th & 5th Sts. at Main & Broadway
Chico Rotary Plaza
On Wall Street between 6th & 7th
Opened in 2005 along with the
restoration and opening of the Diamond
Hotel, Diamond Alley is entered
through gorgeous mosaic-pillared
IR
ST
AMERI
CA
Mid Valley Title and

Escrow Company
Serving Butte County

for over 50 Years.
arches at either 3rd or 4th Streets, and
a walk here features many of the Chico
Open Board creations.
One of our favorite places to be
for lunch, Downtown City Plaza was
designated as a park site in 1872. The
BRANCHES
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601 Main St.
893-5644
Oroville 2295 Feather River Blvd. 533-6680
Paradise
7084 Skyway.
877-4471
www.midvalleytitle.com
Enjoy Chicos Premier Historic Hotel & Restaurant
Luxurious Guest Rooms & Balcony Suites

Complimentary Downtown parking
Full Continental Breakfast
Full Service Restaurant & Lounge
Banquets & Meeting Space
featuring
220 West 4th Street Downtown Chico

(530) 893-3100 (530) 895-1515
www.hoteldiamondchico.com
72 Art Abounds
in one of the 100
Best Small Art
Towns in America
We could write a book about the

artistic talent and galleries in this town,
honored repeatedly as one of 100 Best
Sally Dimas
ART GALLERY
Original Paintings
Art
Antiques
Jewelry
By Local & Regional Artists
Tuesday-Saturday 11-4 or by appt.
Closed Sunday & Monday
493 East Ave. Ste. 1, Chico, CA

530.345.3063
Small Art Towns in America.

Art First Saturday is
a new venue where local
galleries, studios, nightclubs,
restaurants, and coffeehouses
open their doors the first
Saturday of each month from
4-8 p.m. Most of the art
galleries listed on these pages
are participating. Because
additional locations will be
added from time to time,
for an up-to-date listing
and map, check the local
newspapers when you have
time to enjoy this fun event.
AicoraGems Jewelry
Box Gallery is Chicos
newest public mural, a giant
wooden jewelry box by Scott
Teeple. A visit inside mimics
an Alice in Wonderland
type experience . . . passing
through the door of the
jewelry box to the inside
where the creative brilliance
will surprise you. AicoraGems features
national award winning designer
Geralyn Sheridans eco-friendly
collections as well as handcrafted fine
jewelry by several other talented local
metalsmiths, Paul Crosbies art glass
Art Galleries
AicoraGems Jewelry Box Gallery

1334 Mangrove, 530-809-1034
All Fired Up Ceramic Art Center &
The Artistry
830 Broadway, 530-894-5227
www.allfiredupchico.com
Art etc. etc. etc.
122 West 3rd St., 530- 895-1161
Art House, The
325 Nord Ave., 530- 894-1843
Avenue 9 Gallery
180 East 9th Ave., 530-879-1821
Chico Art Center Gallery
450 Orange St., 530-895-8726
Chico Art School & Gallery
336 Broadway, Ste. 20, 530-570-3895
www.janetlombardiblixt.com
www.chicoartschool.com
Chico Paper Co.
Fine Art Gallery & Framing
345 Broadway, 530-891-0900
www.chicopapercompany.com
Healing Art Gallery

265 Cohasset Rd.
(Enloe Cancer Center),
530-332-3855
Sally Dimas Art Gallery & Studio
493 East Ave., 530-345-3063
Secret Garden Gallery (Kinkade)
Chico Mall, 530-343-1813
1078 Gallery
820 Broadway, 530-343-1973
www.1078gallery.org
The Vagabond Rose
236 Main St., 530-343-1110
Third Floor Gallery - CSUC
Bell Memorial Union, 530-898-6002
Turner Print Collection - CSUC
Meriam Library, 898-4476
www.janetturner.org
University Art Gallery-CSUC
Alva Taylor Hall, 530-898-5864
Sally Dimas
- Sally Dimas Art Gallery
and periodic visiting artists. Definitely a

must see.
A gallery and gift store to be savored
is the Vagabond Rose. Some of the
areas finest painters, photographers,
woodworkers, and potters exhibit their
work here. Many have received national
and international acclaim, including
Janet Turner, Salvatore Casa, and
Kenneth Parker. Fine art is displayed
amidst quality crafts and collectibles.
Art etc. etc. etc. has been in town,
centrally located between Main and
Broadway on 3rd, for 33 years and has
had artist-owners for the past few.
Especially unique about the shop is that
the entire staff are artists (paper, oil,
watercolor). The shop is popular with
local artists because all of the framing
work is done in the store. Particularly
interesting here are the estate print
collections.
At the Sally Dimas Art Gallery &
Studio, the owner, an artist herself, also
carries works by other local and regional
painters, potters, and jewelers. Every wall
is adorned with works by different artists.
Chico Paper Co., a Chico cornerstone
for more than 40 years, is owned by a
unique husband-wife team. She has a

masters degree in fine arts, and he has
been a framer for 27 years. All design
staff members have either a Master of
Fine Arts or a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Housed within the 2,500 square foot
gallery are works of sculpture, jewelry,
pottery, paintings, limited edition prints,
hand-blown glass, posters and bonsai. The
gallery focuses largely on representing
more than 25 local artists but also shows
regional, national and international
art. Also known for its extradordinary
The Janet
Turner Print
Collection of
over 3,000
fine art prints
spanning 40
countries, six
centuries, and
a thousand
different artists
(including
Rembrandt,
Renoir, Goya,
Miro, Dali, Tamayo and

Hockney) hopes to move
to a permanent location on
or near the CSUC campus
sometime in the future.
Call 530-899-1205 or 530343-1110 for information
on this outstanding
collection.
In April 2009, Avenue 9
Gallery, founded in 2004,
became a professional
Cynthia Schildhauer
artists guild with 20
- Chico Paper Co. Fine Art Gallery & Framing members who make major
decisions collectively, always
selection of frames and skill at framing
have representative work on display, and
three-dimensional art and mirrors, as well
once yearly are featured artist in the
as traditional media on paper or canvas.
gallery. Avenue 9 art guild also offers
The shop is a long-standing member of
group shows such as Chico Icons that
the P.P.F.A. (Professional Picture Framing
are open to other artists, collaborates
Association.
with advanced students and faculty from
Dick Johnston
- The Vagabond Rose
Dan Elster
the
Vagabond Rose
236 Main St., Downtown Chico
343-1110
instruction with an emphasis on fun.

Artist and owner, Janet Lombardi Blixt,
teaches children ages 7+ and adults.
Oils, watercolor, acrylic and pastel
mediums are taught in a small class
setting offering individual instruction.
The school nurtures the creative spirit
in all of us, no matter what skill level.
Home school, after school, private and
evening classes are offered. Weekly
classes run year long and the popular
summer camps are held annually.
Visit the gallery to view Janets latest
icon of
Chico
California State University, Chico and

Butte College, and co-hosts the Pacific
Flyways Uptown-Downtown art
exhibition, as part of the Snow Goose
Festival. Avenue 9 continues to organize
plein air Paint Outs calling attention
to the natural and built treasures of
our local environment, and in the
summer offers free demonstrations
and opportunities to make art in the
studio. The gallery has been honored
with a Mayors Award
for excellence in the arts, as

well as a Turner Prize for its exceptional
outreach.
All Fired Up
Ceramic Art
Center and The
Artistry invite
you to Come
Clay with Us!
Dont miss the
local art: ceramic,
2-dimentional,
Mike & Susi Gillum, Tiffany Stone

with 14K Gold and Sterling Silver,
from the Night Sky Series
- Avenue 9 Gallery
3-dimentional and fiber. The vision

behind the center is to create a
gathering place for ceramic artists and
students to connect with each other
to share ideas and inspiration; create
a learning
environment to encourage growth;

provide access to supplies and
materials at competitive prices and have
a studio where the community can see
artists at work and purchase local art.
There is a
new art endeavor
centrally located
in downtown
Chico, upstairs
at 336 Broadway.
Chico Art School
& Gallery focuses on
painting and drawing
landmarks
and rotating
guest artists work. Janet was voted 1st
place Best Local Artist for
2008 and
2009
in the
Chico News
& Review
competition.
Gallery hours are
during class times and by
appointment.
Chico is home to more and more
Public Sculpture, and one of the
most interesting pieces is the outdoor
teleidoscope found at Park Avenue and
13th. Its fun to use it, and many people
do. Ive heard adults say that it makes
them feel like a kid again.
The new Luminary Art Benches
found in downtown Chico are the
result of a
project
to create artistic
tributes to worldrenowned persons who
either lived in Chico at one time
and went on to become famous in his
or her field, or who contributed to
the character of Chico in a significant
way. Chico is the theme of all the
Pedestal Art Seats. A brochure
featuring a walking map and detailed
description of the benches and
pedestal seats is available at the
Chico Chamber of Commerce and at
many of the art galleries.
Benches celebrating the following Chico luminaries are installed
in downtown Chico: Architect Julia
Morgan is honored by artist Jenna Mae
Hepworth; the achievements of Astronomer Carolyn Spellman-Shoemaker are celebrated with a bench by artist
David Barta; Painter Jackson Pollock is
depicted in mosaic tile by artist Robin

Indar; Writer Raymond
Carver, who lived in
Chico in the late
1950s, is honored by artist
Dylan
Tellesen;
Actor Erroll Flynn and
the 1938 filming of The
Adventures of Robin Hood in
Bidwell Park are recognized by
mosaic artist Christen Derr; in
recognition of the contribution of
Chinese workers to Chicos history and
dedicated to the memory of Andrea
Spressards Christen Derr designed a
mosaic tile bench; John Muir is remembered with a concrete and bronze
bench by Michael Ginnattasio; Franz
Cilensek (Santa Claus to generations
of locals) is honored
by a
by Juan Cole
and Jeff Lerche;
and Susan B. Anthony is remembered by a
concrete and metal bench
created by Jean Summerville.
Julia Morgan was Californias first
female architect who designed well
over 700 buildings including Hearst
Castle and the Albert E. Warrens
Reception Center (formerly the Presidents House) at CSU, Chico.
Astronomer Carolyn SpellmanShoemaker, who holds the world record
for comet discoveries, grew up in Chico
and graduated from Chico State College
with her Bachelor of Arts and
Master of Arts in 1949 and
1950, respectively.
A bench not to be missed
is one done by mosaic artist
Christen Derr in remembrance of Chinese workers
contributions to Chicos early history.
It is dedicated to Andrea Spessard
(1980-2004).
mosaic tile bench by Pat

Koszies and Kay Wooldridge;
Sir Joseph Hookers bench is a
concrete and bronze creation
Photo by
Jason Bertagna
73 Almonds,
Livestock, Fruit &

Fresh Veggies
Maisie Janes Unique Gifts & Nuts
1324 Dayton Road
Tours: 530-899-7909
www.maisiejanes.com
Blue Diamond Nut & Gift Shop
703 Miller Ave. 530-895-1853
California State University Farm
South on Park Ave. toward Durham,
Turn right on Hegan
Hrs: Mon.-Fri., 8-5 Tours 898-6343
Chambers Harvest Shop
629 Entler Ave. 530-345-1710
www.CaliforniaHarvestShop.com
Hrs: Mon.-Fri., 8-5, Sat. 9-4
Golden West Nuts Harvest Shop
3767 Hegan Lane 530-345-3352
Mooney Farms
1220 Fortress St. 530-899-2661
www.mooneyfarms.com
TJ Farms
3600 Chico Avenue 530-343-2294
www.tjfarmsestates.com
A visit to her shop gives one a

good sense of the history of the
almond business. Youll see her great
grandfathers almond draper, an old
maul (used to knock the nuts from the
trees), a photo series of then/now, and
even an armoire taken from
Annie Bidwells garage that
is now used for displaying
almond products. Also on
display are 14 varieties of
almonds and six varieties of
walnuts.
Providing CSUC
students with hands-on
experience in both crop
and livestock management,
the University Farm (1,000
acres) offers tours providing
visitors with a good overview of Sacramento Valley
agriculture. The farms
Meat Lab prepares beef, lamb, and pork
for sale to the public and is known for
its large assortment of recipes, sausages
and jerky.
The best thing about going in
February to Golden West Nuts Harvest
Shop, after youve sampled the goods,

is looking at the beautiful almond
orchards in bloom across from the
shop. The grand and glorious blooming
almond orchards are the first signs of
spring in the area.
Chambers Harvest
Shop is the one stop for
locally produced olive oils,
jams, rice, honey, sundried tomato products, not
to mention local wines.
Specializing in Butte
Visit Chicos
Natural Chocolate Roasted/Flavored
California Nuts
Made locally, shipped worldwide!
As one of the fourth generation of

almond growers, Maisie Jane turned
a high school FFA project into a nationwide business, and in 1999, was the
first woman to win the N. American
Collegiate Entrepreneur award.
en daily
Tasting Bar op
Open M-F 9-5:30, Sat. 10-4:30
1324 Dayton Road Chico

Just a Country Mile from Downtown Chico
Gift Baskets
Confections
Gourmet Pies
Body & Bath
Houseware
Gemstone Jewelry
Local Products
899-7909
maisiejanes.com
Countys almonds, walnuts, pistachios

and pecans. Large selection of candy
almonds and dried fruits. Whether a
purchase for yourself, a thank you gift or
holiday gift basket, we have something
for everyone. Buy localbuy fresh!
Mooney Farms have been offering
the worlds most complete line of sun
dried tomato products for generations.
Family-owned and operated, theyve
been growing, drying and processing
these products, which are all Certified as
Kosher. Check their website to find sun
dried tomato sauce, pesto, risotto and
many more products, recipes, and their
unique gift baskets.
We used to go to Grandpas farm in
southern Indiana and pick our sweet
corn for Grandmas supper. Nothing
ever tasted betterpartly because it was

fresh from the field and partly because
wed picked it ourselves. Weve found a
place thats a close second to that.
TJ Farms a 15-acre family owned and
operated farm is only three miles from
the bustling heart of downtown Chico,
but it feels much farther than that. Its
surrounded by idyllic green orchards
on a country lane, and the grounds are
immaculate youll find waterfalls,
fountains, ivy-covered trellises, a
pristine gazebo surrounded by flowers
and gently sloping lawns perfect for
mingling. Dignified old walnut trees
shade the beautiful Southern colonial
mansion on the farm. They have an
annual asparagus festival, and now hold
many weddings on the property.
They allow you to pick your own or

to purchase what theyve picked. Either
way, the veggies are always fresh and
delicious, and theres a good feeling
about getting them at the farm.
At Jack-O-Lantern time, you can
wander through TJ Farms Pumpkin
Patch to select just the right head.
You can also view the quail pen or slip
into the sales room for a free sample of
their Kiwi concoctions.
74 Birds &
Bees, and the

Flowers & Trees
Chico Creek Nature Center
1968 East 8th St. 530-891-4671
Hours: Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
www.bidwellpark.org/
Free nature walks with knowledgeable

naturalists, classes, and environmental
ed programs are all available here.
Weekly day-camps are held JuneAugust and over the holiday break in
December for ages 5-11 years. Summer
sessions include themes like Aquatic
Adventure, Earth Island, Natives
Ways, and Jammin Salmon, while the
winter session helps kids learn about
hibernation, migration, and critters
food storage, along with what happens
to plants during winter.
If you want to go on the popular Owl
Prowl Night Walk, youll need to preregister since space is limited.
The nature museum includes a living
display of wildlife and features other
displays of nature. Pick up the World
of Trees brochure and walk the trail to
experience Portuguese Cypress, Incense
& Italian Cedar, English & Cork Oak,
Zelkova, and American Persimmon,
among others. Entrance is off of East
Eighth St. just beyond Cedar Grove.
(Turn off of Highway 32 onto Fir Street,
go straight through the stop sign, and
Fir Street becomes Eighth Street).
Park maps are available here.
75 Up,
Up &
Away
The Wing Group

Balloon Co.
276 East 10th Ave.
530-519-7524
www.wings-group.com
Enjoy a Hot Air Balloon
ride over beautiful Chico, the
North Sacramento Valley and, in
fact, Northern California. Balloon
rides are scheduled daily weather
permitting, beginning at sunrise and
lasting about one hour.
76 Serve, Bat,
Skate or Kite Em Up
Chico Area Rec. & Park District
545 Vallombrosa 530-895-4711
www.chicorec.com
Community (20th Street) Park
Access at east end of E. 16th St.
near Chapman School or on
Whitman Avenue, a block off E.
20th Street
Hooker Oak Recreation Area
Corner of Manzanita and Hooker
Oak Avenues
Chico Skate Park
359 Humboldt Ave. at Flume
Info: 530-895-4972
DeGarmo Park
Esplanade &
Eaton Road
If you like
wide open spaces
to enjoy your
volleyball or
tennis, we suggest
Community
Park. Chicos
largest outdoor
sports park, its
30 acres provide
courts along
with ballfields, a
large playground,
barbecue grills,
picnic tables, and
lots of space to
just
sit
and
reflect
or to
read a
good book.
And this is
the site of the
annual Chico
Kite Day
held in
March.
Dedicated in March,
2004, the parks Ancestor
Gates,
commissioned by the Chico
Redevelopment Agency and the Chico
Area Recreation and Park District,
created by artist Jenny Hale with
assistance from Amaera Bay Laurel

and Robin Indar and fabricated by Stan
McEtchin and David Barta are a mustsee. They can be found adjacent to the
play area and Chapman Elementary
School. The mosaics were created in
community workshops in the park. The
gates feature four main ethnic groups:
Mexican-American, Asian-American,
Native American, and African-American.
Hooker Oak Recreation Area also has
ballfields,
playgrounds, and picnic
areas,
and it offers a little
history, too. Named
after an English
botanist, the
Hooker Oak
was one
of the
worlds
largest
oaks until
it died
of old
age in 1978. The
huge
stump is preserved and gives
you
an idea of what a whopper it was.
Completed in 1999, Chico Skate
Parks 10,000 square feet of fun is open
from 8am to sunset, and is quite a hit
with skateboarders and inline skaters.
They can enjoy a pyramid, rail box,
two 3-foot-wide steps, lots of curbing
and steel coping. Park users must
wear appropriate gear (helmets, pads,
etc.). Theres even a snack bar if all that
skating makes you hungry.
Opening in the Spring 2007 is Chicos
newest park, DeGarmo Park. Located
next to Shasta School and being 36
acres in area, the park will serve many
venues, including soccer and softball.
Future plans call for an aquatics center
to be added.
2011 SCHEDULE
MONTH
DATE
DAY
MAR
12
SAT
EVENT
Mini-Gold Cup - "John Padjen Classic"
USAC Western Classic Racing Series
Mini-Gold Cup - "World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series"
MAR
11
FRI
DIVISIONS
MAR
25
FRI
Silver Cup
360 Sprints - Dirt Modifieds - Wingless Sprints
MAR
26
SAT
Silver Cup
360 Sprints - Dirt Modifieds - Wingless Sprints
APR
FRI
Point Race #1
410 Sprints - Dirt Modifieds - Street Stocks - Wingless Sprints
APR
FRI
Monster Trucks
Monster Trucks
APR
SAT
Monster Trucks
APR
15
FRI
APR
22
FRI
APR
29
FRI
MAY
FRI
MAY
SAT
MAY
13
FRI
MAY
20
MAY
MAY
USAC Sprint Cars & USAC/BCRA Midgets

410 Sprints
Monster Trucks
Point Race #2
Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprints Shootout Series
Point Race #3
"Bill Brownell Memorial sponsored by Shane Scott"
Point Race #4
410 Sprints - Street Stocks - Wingless Sprints

410 Sprints - Dirt Modifieds - Street Stocks - Ltd. Late Models
410 Sprints - Street Stocks - Wingless Sprints - Dwarf Cars
FRI
Point Race #5
Golden State King of the West Series
"Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial"
California Sprint Car Civil War Series
Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprints Shootout Series
Point Race #6
410 Sprints - Dirt Modifieds - Ltd. Late Models - Dwarf Cars
410 Sprints - Dirt Modifieds - Street Stocks, Ltd, Late Models
29
SUN
California Sprint Car Civil War Series - "Silver Dollar Fair"
360 Sprints, Wingless Sprints
30
MON Silver Dollar Fair Destruction Derby
410 Sprints - Dirt Modifieds

360 Sprints - Wingless Sprints
Destruction Derby Cars
JUN
17
FRI
No Races
Golden State King of the West Series
"Tribute to Gart Patterson"
Modified Maddness Late Model Showdown
JUN
24
FRI
Point Race #7
410 Sprints -Street Stocks - Wingless Sprints - Dwarf Cars
JUL
FRI
Point Race #8
410 Sprints - Dirt Modifieds - Street Stocks - Midget Lites
JUL
MON
JUL
JUL
15
JUL
JUL
JUN
FRI
JUN
10
FRI
410 Sprints - BCRA Midgets

Dirt Modifieds - Ltd. Late Models - Street Stocks
FRI
Point Race #9
"4th of July - Fireworks"
Point Race #10
FRI
Point Race #11
22
FRI
Western All Star Late Models
Western All Star Late Models - Dirt Modifieds - Ltd. Late Models
29
FRI
Point Race #12
AUG
FRI
USAC Western Classic Racing Series
USAC Sprint Cars - Wingless Sprints
AUG
12
FRI
Point Race #13
410 Sprints - Dirt Modifieds - Street Stocks - Dwarf Cars
AUG
19
FRI
AUG
26
FRI
Point Race #14

Point Race #15
"Big Trophy Pepsi Night"
SEP
FRI
SEP
WED
California Sprint Car Civil War Series Gold Cup Invitational

Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprints Shootout Series Invitational
360 Sprints - Wingless Sprints
SEP
THU
Gold Cup - USAC Western Classic Racing Series / BCRA Midgets
USAC Sprints Cars - BCRA & USAC Midgets
410 Sprints - Dirt Modifieds - Street Stocks
No Races
SEP
FRI
Gold Cup - World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
410 Sprints
SEP
10
SAT
Gold Cup - World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
410 Sprints
SEP
30
FRI
Pacific Sprints Fall Nationals
360 Sprints
OCT
SAT
Pacific Sprints Fall Nationals
360 Sprints
www.silverdollarspeedway.com
Silver Dollar Speedway
Phone: 530.350.7275 - Fax: 530.350.7448
2343 Fair Street Chico, CA 95928
shops in Chico.
One ride you shouldnt miss is the
one that parallels the Midway, just off
of Park Avenue. In addition to being a
nice ride on a paved surface, it features
the 2004 mural by Mabrie Jeanne Ormes
and Scott Teeple. Commissioned by
Chico Velo and the City of Chico, this
mural is entitled Celebrating the
Wildflower Century Bicycle Ride. The
mural notes a special thanks to Barbara
Castro (botanist), Mike Peavy (pilot),
Rocky Niles (owner of Corlin Paint), and
Classic Golf Car.
Another popular, but somewhat
strenuous, trek for
cyclists is the 10-mile
ride to Forest Ranch.
Just take Ninth Street
east, which will become
Highway 32. Lots of
pine trees and a couple
of shops will greet you
upon arrival.
77 Bike Around
Americas Greatest
Bike Town
Chico Velo Cycling Club
530-343-8356
www.chicovelo.org
Yep, thats Chicos designation in a

recent edition of Bicycling magazine,
and no one here would argue with that.
To say that Chico is Bike Friendly is a
major understatement.
Some folks bicycle because its good
for them. Some do it because its good
for the environment. But we think most
folks bicycle because they simply love it.
Whichever category fits you, Chicos
a great space for bike riding in or out
of town. Besides the Bidwell Park paths
and multiple other paths in Chico, you
can head out of town in almost any
direction and have a good ride

with great scenery. Bike trail
maps are available at the bike
A Chico Dining
Tradition for 46 Years
Famous Sandwiches
Pizzas, Pasta & Calzones
Fresh Salads
Champagne Sunday Brunch
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
*
10
2234 Esplanade
Chico 343-7000
Open 7 Days 6am-11pm
Cocktails, Beer & Wine
2525 Dominic Dr./Skyway

Chico 342-7771
Open 7 Days 6am-9pm
Beer & Wine
Banq
Rooms a uet
tB
Location oth
s
Chico Creek Riparian Area is known

for its shad and salmon fishing, and is
popular with birdwatchers, who enjoy
great blue herons,
egrets, hawks, ducks,
and swallows, and
with families, who
enjoy a day on the
beach.
Irvine Finch
River Access Area
has a launch ramp,
a 295-space parking
78 Take

a Dip
Pleasant Valley Pool

2320 North Avenue
895-4703
Shapiro Pool
Oleander/Memorial Way 895-4705
Swimming Holes in Bidwell Park
Pools at local sports clubs
If the heats got you beat, or you just

need the exercise, its time to take a
dip in a swimming hole or pool. The
Chico Area Recreation Department
has two pools open late May through
mid-August. Both the Pleasant Valley
and Shapiro Pools offer swim lessons,
recreational swimming and family
swim times. Water Rescue and junior
lifeguard and junior swim instructor
classes are also offered. Call the CARD
office at 895-4711 for more information
on those.
If youd prefer to do your swimming
outside, consider Sycamore Pool in
Lower Bidwell Park or the two area
creeks. Butte Creek is reached by several
access points along Honey Run Road off
the Skyway, and Big Chico Creek offers
many spots in Upper Bidwell Park.
A venue for swimming sometimes
overlooked are the pools

at local sports clubs. For
instance, In Motion Fitness has
five pools and the only kids
Splash Park in town! In 2006
they were voted the best place
to swim in Chico.
79 Fish,
Boat, Picnic,
Canoe, Tube, or
Birdwatch
lot for boat trailers, six enroute-style

campsites for overnight RV camping,
restrooms, and is the most popular place
to begin a river-floating experience.
Pine Creek dayuse area has
a large boat
This park offers 243 acres of hiking,

scenery, and activities. Fishing, boating,
picnicking, wildlife watching, canoeing,
rafting, kayaking, and inner-tubing can
all be enjoyed.
The park includes many areas. Big
launch and
parking lot.
Indian
Fishery day-use
Bidwell-Sac. River State Park

12105 River Road 530-342-5185
E-mail: bidriv@norcal.parks.state.ca.us
area features
eight picnic
sites and
a 3/4-mile
self-guided
nature
trail (great
place to see
pipevine
swallowtail
butterflies).
80 A Growing

Trio
USDA, Genetic Resource

Center
2741 Cramer Lane 530-8951176
Covered Bridge Gardens,
National Daylily Display
1821 Honey Run Rd. 530-3426661
The Plant Barn
406 Entler Ave. 530-345-3121
www.theplantbarn.com
pistachio, which was introduced around

1917, and the kiwi, which was introduced
in 1934. The mother and father kiwi
are still here at the center and are the
oldest producing kiwi in the nation.
The information gleaned from this
center covers everything from producing
anti-cancer drugs to improving
watersheds, to producing seeds used in
reforestation after fires, pest outbreaks,
and logging activities.
The center has a Nature Trail with
picnic tables and benches located
throughout, and you can pick up a selfguiding brochure, which will inform
you of over 70 species youll see along
the trail. Spring is a popular time to
visit this official California Watchable
Weeks Roses Bulbs & Seeds

New Seasonal Garden & Gift Items
Spring & Summer Colors Veggies
406 Entler Ave. 345-3121

www.theplantbarn.com
Wildlife site, not only for the beautiful
spring blossoms, but also to view
migrating birds. I think Autumn is my
favorite, thoughits hard to top their
brilliant trees in all their Fall glory.
But its June and the first half of July
that you should visit the American
Hemerocallis (Daylily) Society National
Display Garden at Covered Bridge
Gardens. It has been a display garden
since 1986. The colors and sizes of the
daylily blossoms are breathtaking, and
they have nearly a thousand varieties.
Another breathtaking sight is on view
in November and December at the Plant
Barn when 12,000 poinsettias put on
their show. Wow!
In 1904, some Chico residents deeded

land to the USDA Agricultural Research
Service. That was the beginning of the
Plant Introduction Center where plants
from all over the world were tried to see
if they would grow here.
Two of the more well-known are the
Regency
Inn
Close to Downtown
Newly Renovated
All Rooms 25 TV
Microfridge
Free High Speed
Internet Access
King Size Beds Available
Low daily and weekly rates.

2566 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 898-0134
81 Orchards
in Bloom,
3 Parks +
Tigers, Lions, &
More-Durham...
Durham 6 miles south of Chico

Durham Recreation & Park Dept.
9447 Midway
www.durhamrec.com
530-345-1921
Barry Kirshner Wildlife Foundation
4995 Durham/Pentz Rd.
www.kirshner.org
530-533-1000, Open by appt. only
HANDCRAFTED
LOCALLY MADE
LEATHER GOODS!
Purses Bags Vests
Tops Skirts Jackets
Slippers Hats Belts
Motorcycle Gear
Knives Swords Hides
Leather Tools Supplies
Indian Weapon &
Art Reproductions
804 Broadway 342-4788
If youve
done all you
care to do in
Chico and
are headed
out of town,
we suggest
that you head
south about
six miles to
drive because of the almond orchards

in bloom, and Blossom Tour maps/
brochures are available at the Chamber
office in Chico (3rd & Salem).
Whats more, youll discover a small
town with a great deal of charm and
civic pride, and one that is known for its
high-achieving schools.
Youll find three beautiful parksthe
Louis Edwards Community Park has
tennis courts
and also
contains
the Dwight
Brinson Swim
Center with
its much-used
pool. The
largest park is
the Durham
Community
Park that
includes a
playground,
ballfields,
basketball court, and equestrian ring.
Many large events are held in this venue
including the Harvest Festival each
September and a Spring Festival each
May. Midway Park is where youll find
ballfields.
You can also see endangered exotic
live animals in Durham. The Barry
R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation was
established to promote an awareness
of wildlife and their habitats. Youll see
a bobcat, a mountain lion, leopards,
tigers, lions, a serval, a caracal, an
ocelot, as well as foxes, a wallaby, and an
assortment of exotic birds and reptiles,
including a Burmese Python.
82 Beautiful
Butte Creek Canyon & Some Gems

Along the Way
Durham.
From midFebruary to
mid-March,
its a lovely
Honey Run Covered Bridge

Five miles east of Chico, Take the
Skyway, turn left on Honey Run Rd.
Colman (Centerville) Memorial
Community Museum
13548 Centerville Rd.
530-893-9667 Hrs: 1-4 Weekends

www.ColmanMuseum.com
E-mail:ColmanMuseum@aol.com
Built in 1894, the Honey Run
Covered Bridge is
the only three-level
covered bridge in
the nation, and
its one of the few
covered bridges left
in California. All
visitors should see
it if theyre in the
area, and it seems
like they must
because all the
picnic tables were
taken when we were
there. Its also a
great spot to go wading or swimming in
the creek. Last one ins a hot tamale!
A left turn at the bridge puts you
on Centerville Road and on your way
to some other gems. Youll discover
the charming 1894 Centerville School
and the adjoining museum. Colman
Museum houses local Indian artifacts,
including a beautiful basket collection,
late 1800s mining equipment, including
gold scales and ledgers from the many
general stores, tools, and relics of the
Civil War era. Theres also a display on
the Centerville Powerhouse, the oldest
in California. The old

Centerville Cemetery
is known for its
historic headstones.
The drive is nice since it offers a view

of Butte Creek Canyon from the other
side of the creek. The road turns to
gravel, and about a mile past Centerville,
it crosses a PG&E flume, popular for
jogging and walking.
38th Annual
Wine Tasting
Over 50 wineries, gourmet appetizers
and a selection of local beers and olive oils
Tickets
30 - ADVANCE
35 - DOOR
$
$
Tickets
Available
CREEKSIDE CELLARS
MADE IN CHICO
MONKS WINE LOUNGE
& BISTRO
Sunday,
April 17th
For Details
895-VOTE (8683)
21 & over admitted

tickest not tax-deductible
www.lwvbutttecounty.org
The Palms Pavilion

2947 NORD AVENUE
4 PM - 7 PM
Paradise
All that its name implies
83 Discover a
Nugget or Two
Gold Nugget Museum
502 Pearson Rd. 530-8728722
www.goldnuggetmuseum.com
Hours: Wed-Sun Noon-4
If you want to learn more of this
areas history, the Gold Nugget should
be your first stop. This museum was
built from profits of the local Gold
Nugget Days celebration held each April
commemorating the discovery of the
54-pound nugget found in 1859, the
largest ever found in North America, and
Days of Living History in September.
A new Maidu exhibit, an animated
assay office, an old country store, a oneroom schoolhouse, and a walk-through
mine are just a few of the things to see.
The museum also has rotating exhibits
which can include most anything, even
iron toys.
The museum grounds feature
farm and mining equipment, a
replication of an old West mining town,
Nuggetville, a working blacksmith

shop, gold panning sluices, an in-ground
Maidu grinding rock, a covered bridge
over the creek, a barbecue pit and a
picnic area.
84 Its a
Blooming Sight!
Iris Spring
122 Valley View Drive,
Paradise, CA 95969
530-872-7771
Seven hundred varieties of tall,

bearded irisevery color of the rainbow,
plus black and bi colorscan be seen
at Iris Spring. This award-winning
garden features a year-round stream,
tall trees and seating areas to enjoy the
picturesque setting. The peak bloom
at this lovely hobby garden is around
Mothers Day.
Also featured here are three dozen
peonies. This is proof that it is possible to
garden with beautiful deer-resistant plants in
spite of a deer herd numbering 28 or more.
85 Try for a

Birdie
Paradise Pines Golf Course

13917 South Park Dr., Magalia
530-873-1111
9 Holes, 5,200 yards, Par 68
Lava Creek Golf Course
5325 Clark Rd., Paradise
530-872-GOLF (4653)
9 Holes, 4,400 yards, Par 34
If youre looking for the coolest place
in Butte County in which to golf in the
summer, youll want to head to Paradise.
Located at a higher elevation, these
courses are always cooler than any in the
valley.
Youll have a setting among the pine
trees in which to play, and thats an
atmosphere thats hard to beat. Both
courses have a driving range, and
Paradise Pines has a pro shop and a
restaurant, if you work up an appetite
while on the course.
Chari Bullock
872-6818
John Hosford
520-3542
86 Behold!
Beautiful Butte
Creek Canyon
Driving into Paradise on the Skyway

from Chico offers some great views of
Butte Creek Canyon, sometimes called
the Little Grand Canyon by folks
whove seen both. Or take Honey Run
Road out of Paradise for views from
another angle. Its a beautiful drive,
and we suggest that you bring along a
camera since theres one photo-op after
another along this route.
Susan G. Thomas
518-8041
Sue Mawer
520-4094
Ginny Snider
872-6814
Shelinda Bryant
872-6843
Manager
5350 Skyway, Paradise

530-872-7653 | 800-785-7654
A. W. Farra
872-6819
Donna Cass
520-8156
Paula Dodge
521-1001
Patty G. McKee
518-5155
Mike Metz
520-5858
Summer Gee
872-6827
Ray Vindhurst
872-6805
Sharon McKee
872-6838
87 Archery,
Hiking & Swimming

Paradise Parks & Recreation
6626 Skyway 530-872-6393
Paradise has many beautiful parks,

most featuring lovely picnic areas.
Coutolenc Park also offers an archery
range, and Paul Byrne Park features
a public pool and a duck pond. For
magnificent canyon views, try Bille
View all the listings in our area at

www.Paradise.CA.C21SelectGroup.com
e-mail: Paradise@C21SelectGroup.com
Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.
Try Our
NEW
Race
Track &
Rock Crawling
Course!
Full Line of
E-flite Blade
Attic Treasures
Mall
A piece of the
past, a keepsake
for ones future.
radise
a
PHobbies
RC PARTS
FOR:
TRAXXAS,
AXIAL,
ASSOCIATED
AND LOSI
We Carry
Tires and
Rims for ALL
RC Cars!
491 Pearson Rd. Paradise

(530) 877-6447
A Micro Coaxial Heli Anyone
Can Afford, As Well As Fly.
(530) 876-1541
Located in the beautiful town of Paradise
aunt Mabels General Store

35 Pearson Road
(530) 872-7783
Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5
Buy & Sell Antiques, Fine
Collectibles & Furniture
Wagstaff
Paradise,
California
Skyway Blue
Consignment & Collectibles
~A Repeat Performance~
7529 Skyway (530) 876 - 9059
www.skywayblue.com
Tuesday - Saturday 10-6
Skyway Blue Consignment and Collectibles
in Paradise is a shop with mostly
one-of-a-kind pieces, including antiques,
artwork, retro, vinyl and vintage items.
Bille
Elliot
Fir
Birc
13
Clark
Pair O dice Mercantile

208 Pearson - Behind Downtown
Market (530) 877-4173
Call for hours, exible.
The store that is almost a museum.
We take you back in time with historic
clothing, tools and family goods of the
19th century!
Rocky
Lane
ay
yw
House of Color
700 Fir St. (530) 877-4637
Preservation & Conservation
Picture Framing / Unique Matting
Kachina Art Gallery & Prints
Artist Supplies
The Lighthouse On The ridge

5913F Clark Rd.
James Square 877-7000
Mon-Fri 10-6 Sat. 10-4
Bibles, Home School Resources
Sk
Jeannies Consignment and

8.
Antiques Shop Since 1983
Buy Sell Consign
8672 Skyway (530) 877-6650
Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-4
8,000 sq. ft. of Treasure
Housewares to Estates Antiques
Treasures From Paradise Mall 9.
6051 Skyway (530) 872-4200
1-888-949-0949
Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4
Antiques & Collectibles. Buy &
Sell. We Have Over 25 Dealers &
Over 10,000 Sq. Ft. on 2 Levels
Treasures6051@sbcglobal.net
www.treasuresfromparadise.biz
10.
Check out our ebay store!
12. Second Hand Sallys

969 Bille Rd. (530) 877-4889
Antiques, Collectables and New & Used Furniture.
To
Stirling City
Collectable Dolls. Relive the past Visit our shop!
Olive
3.
Joy Lyns Heavenly Candies

1183 Bille Rd. (530) 872-9167
Mon.-Sat. 10-5 Oct.-May
Featuring over 60 handmade chocolates, candies, gift baskets & specialty
items. Visit us for a delicious sample.
and watch candies being made
13.
through the viewing window.
Almo
nd
7.
Skyway antique Mall
6118 Skyway (530) 877-6503
Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5
Antiques & Collectibles, 24 Dealers, 8,000 sq. ft., Reproduction
Hardware, Howards Products
www.skywayantiquemall.com
11. Cocoamatrice artisan Chocolates & Gelato

6345 Skyway (530) 872-2922
Over 60 different artisan chocolates and eighteen
different all natural gelatos and sorbettos.
Black
2.
Busters Curiosity Shoppe

and Deli
549 Pearson Rd. (530) 872-5370 Ext. 1
Mon.-Fri.: 8-5, Sat. 10-2
Consignment Antiques,
Collectibles, Quality Items
Pearson
Foster
6.
attic Treasures Mall

7409 Skyway (530) 876-1541
Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5
10,000 Sq. Ft. of Shopping
on Two Levels. Gifts, Antique
Furniture, Over 45 Dealers
5.
7409 Skyway Paradise
Antiques, Collectibles & Unique Gifts
1.
4.
Open Mon-Fri. 10 am to 6 pm
Sat. 10 am to 5 pm
10,000 sq. ft. of Shopping on Two Levels.

Gifts, Antiques, Furniture. Over 45 Dealers.
Ewald Ct.
To Oroville
Hwy 70
To Chico
Hwy 99
Parka favorite of hikers. The brand

new Community Park is a popular
venue for large activities and events, and
features an interesting old railroad car.
Call the park district for a schedule.
88 Collectibles,
Period Antiques,
& Crafts
Ive died and gone to Paradise,

is what many antique collectors say
when visiting Paradises antique shops.
From jewelry to glassware, lighting
fixtures to furniture, and paintings to
photographsjust about everything from
yesterdays collectibles to fine period
furniture is here. Some of the shops
carry quality crafts. Have a heavenly good
time browsing and buying.
89 Enjoy our

specialty gifts, and home furnishings

as well.
Made in Paradise Gift Shop &
Gallery is an integrated artists studio,
gift shop and gallery. It is a great place
to admire local artwork and unique
handmade treasures. Made in Paradise
is also part of a non-profit agency
that serves adults with developmental
disabilities, and all profits go to support
this cause.
As a teenager, Stan McEtchin worked
in the shipyards as a welder and pipe
fitter in Vancouver, British Columbia.
He liked welding leftover metal into
gizmos, and other people seemed to like
the results. Stan moved to Paradise
20 years ago, after a stint in Seattle,
Washington.
At 80+ years young, Stan McEtchin
is still making metal sculptures and
gizmos. In fact, his property is lined
with these fun creations. There are
outer-space characters, flowers, animals,
train engines, etc., and all are created
with leftover metal in ingenious ways.
In 2004, Stan joined with David
Barta and fabricated the Ancestor Gates
located at 20th Street Community
Park in Chico. Youll want to see them,

as well as all the gizmos at Stans place.
The Paradise Art Center is a teaching
facility that also regularly mounts
exhibits of local artwork.
Its stimulating and fun to visit
whether youre interested in purchasing
or just want to view some lovely works.
Or who knows, maybe youd like to sign
up for a class.
The Paradise Art Walk is a special
event held several times a year with
over a dozen
venues
participating.
Call or
check the
website
listed above.
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at its
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Visual Arts
Fir Street Gallery & Gifts

6256 Skyway 530-872-8889
Made in Paradise Gift Shop
& Gallery
7323 Skyway 530-872-3296
Paradise Art Center
5564 Almond St.
877-9356, 877-7402 (Saturdays)
www.paradiseartwalk.com
Stan McEtchin Metal Sculpture
70 Wayland Road, just off Neal
530-877-2695
More than just an art galley, Fir
Street Gallery & Gifts features jewelry,
48 units & Suites Pool & Jacuzzi

Suite Amenities Include:
Refrigerators, Coffee Maker, Iron, Microwave,
VCR & DVD Players in all spacious rooms
Full Continental Breakfast Meeting Room
Laundromat Picnic Grounds
Gift Shop Internet Connections
Beautiful Gardens & Walking Areas
Adds Up To A Perfect Getaway
Ponderosa Gardens Motel

7010 Skyway Paradise, California
(530) 872-9094 ponderosagardensmotel.com
Visit our Viewing

isit Window!
our new
See Heavenly Candies being made in Paradise!

See Heavenly
We Ship
!
1969
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Good Old Fashioned

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Family Food!
1586 Hwy 99, Gridley
(530) 846-3043
HAND-MADE
CHOCOLATES
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TYPES OF
Chocolate Fest
5791 Clark Rd, Paradise
(530) 877-0877
CHOCOLATES!
joylynscandies.com
1183 Billie Road Paradise 872-9167
Pie Eating Contest
Chocolate Queen
Coronation
May 6th - An Evening of
Chocolate & Wine
May 6,
14 & 21
2011
DIFFERENT
TYPES OF
Chocolate & Wine Pairing, Specialty

Beer Tasing, Auction & Entertainment!
May 14th - 6th Annual

Paradise Chocolate Fest
Chocolate Chase, Queens Coronation
Chocolate Cuisine Challange
& Chocolate Pancake Breakfast
May 21st - Chocolate

Thunder Motorcycle Run
Motorcycle Run & BBQ
www.chocolatefest.us or 342-4896
1183 Bil
90 Wacky & Wild
Sentimental & Sad

Paradise Performing Arts Center
777 Nunneley Rd.
Schedule/Tickets: 530-872-8454
Theatre on the Ridge
P.O. Box 13 3735 Neal Rd.
Schedule/Tickets: 530-877-5760
Paradise Performing Arts Center

offers both local and national
performances featuring a wide variety of
entertainment.
From rib-tickling comedies to
more serious drama, Theatre on the
Ridge features a wealth of talent with
performances year-round.
91 Cast Off

and Out
Paradise Lake
Info, call Paradise Irrigation District,
530-877-4971
Whether you want to cast offshore
in a boat or cast out your fishing line,
Paradise Lake is a good place to do it.
Hiking and picnicking are also available
at this gorgeous and popular north ridge
lake.
The only boats allowed here are
kayaks, canoes, inflatable boats, or
rowboats with trolling motors only; so
be prepared for a relaxing, peaceful time.
Butte Creek Trail is a favorite with

many because of the fine views of the
creek that it offers. Turn onto Doe Mill
Road just past De Sabla Reservoir. The
trailhead is on the left just after you
cross the bridge.
Spectacular!
93 In Memory of

a Mother
Clotilde Merlo Park,

Stirling City 530-873-1658
This 20-acre park was dedicated in
1987 by Harry A. Merlo in memory of
his mother, whose personal traits of
common sense, courage, and strength of
purpose represent the working principles
and philosophy he incorporated while
Executive Vice-President of GeorgiaPacific and CEO and President of
Louisiana-Pacific.
Blacktail deer, grey squirrels, and
many kinds of birds live among the
ponderosa, sugar pine, incense cedar,
white and Doug fir, black oak, quaking
aspen, and manzanita found here.
There are three large ponds, group

and individual picnic areas, nature
trails, horseshoe pits, a bocce court,
Chapelle de L'Artiste
Chateau & Retreat
A World Away
... in Paradise!
92 Traverse a

B&B facilities include

3 exquisite guest suites
and our newly renovated,
historic "Gate House"
Nature Trail
Trail Listings Available at the

Paradise Visitor Bureau
5550 Skyway, Suite A
530-877-9356
A good way to stay in shape and enjoy
the flora and fauna at the same time is
to take a walk along a nature trail. There
are several hiking trails in and around
Paradise that afford communion with
nature and some outstanding scenery.
If you need help identifying the birds
youll see, stop in at the Paradise Public
Library on Clark Road before you begin,
and get a book to assist you.
Intimate Weddings
& Vow Renewals
Corporate Retreats
& Off-Site Functions
Home of the "Concours de la
Chapelle Classic European
Car Show" August 27, 2011
chapelledelartiste.com (530) 228-0941
and restrooms. A historical museum is

planned for the future.
This park was built to dignify the
foreigners and pioneers who built the
Diamond Match Lumber Co.
94 Step Back

in Time
Inskip Inn, Inskip, CA 95978

Stirling City Hotel,
16975 Skyway 530-873-0858
At 3,500 feet elevation, folks enjoy
Stirling City year round. Its cool in the
summer, and has snow in winter, which
is fun for snowmobiling.
We prefer visiting in the Spring to
view the many waterfalls, or in the
summer to escape the valley heat, but
the area has become very popular with
snowmobilers in the winter.
In 1857 the first stage coach to travel
over the Sierras took this route, and
within a year there were 10 stores,
9 hotels, 7 saloons, and a few other
businesses and homes.
One of the original hotels, Kelly &
Co., was
destroyed
by fire in
1868, and
was rebuilt
as Inskip,
sitting at an
elevation
of 4,800
feet. One of
the oldest
buildings
in the
county, its
on National
Register
of Historic
Places. It is not currently open to the
public.
Built in 1904, the Stirling City Hotel
became a Bed & Breakfast in 1986. It
has a fascinating history, and visitors
especially enjoy the country store and
great food. Their recipes are featured in
the Best of the Best State Cookbook
series, or you can purchase the
cookbooks (the art in them is wonderful)
sold on the premises.
Nature, history and great foodA

hard combination to top!
95 A Little History
with Your Apples
Noble Orchards
7050 Pentz Rd.
530-877-4784
Open to the public July through late
Winter
At one time Paradise was known as
Californias apple center, and the first
apple celebration here was in 1880 and
was called the Harvest Home Festival.
Through the years, the festival had many
names and in 1968 it became Johnny
Appleseed Days.
You can still visit an apple orchard
that has producing trees that date back
to the late 1800s. Since 1921 the Noble
Orchards have been producing apples.
Its still family run, and is the last of
such farms on the Ridge. Seventeen
varieties of apples are harvested from
the now 30 acres and 20 acres of peaches
and nectarines. Pies for the Johnny
Appleseed Festival are made from Noble
Orchard apples.
History buffs will appreciate the 1932
fruit packing shed still in use today, and
collectors will appreciate the original
fruit labels (ones that were never put on
those old wooden boxes).
So whether you just want to purchase
some quality apples or experience a little
of the Ridge history, youll enjoy a visit
to Noble Orchards.
A Bit of
Paradise
History
Paradise Ridge first became
a passageway from Oroville to
Susanville and Nevada along the
Pentz Road route. In what is now
Paradise, the stagecoach followed
the current Clark Road, joining
the Oroville-Susanville Road near
Magalia. Neal Road was originally a cattle road and later served
the Durham-Chico area. Families
settled on farms around the Ridge
as early as 1853, cultivating crops
and raising hogs.
Early on, lumbering and livestock were the mainstays of the
area. Farming the area began with
an olive orchard on Clark Road,
and at one time Paradise was
known as Californias apple center,
hence Johnny Appleseed Days
each October.
But it was the discovery of the
largest gold nugget ever found in
California that is responsible for
the towns largest annual celebration, Gold Nugget Days, each
April. The nugget, discovered in
1859, weighed 54 pounds in the
rough, and from it came a refined
49.5 pounds of pure gold worth
$10,960 at the time.
Life in the pines is above the
valley fog, and as in the 1800s,
winter varies a great deal according to just exactly where you
are in the area, as the following
altitude numbers indicate.
Altitude (feet above sea level):
Paradise: 1,200-2,400 feet
Magalia: 2,400-2,800 feet
Stirling City: 3,600 feet
Inskip: 4,800 feet
Yes, to be sure, life in the
pines is above the valley fog,
but whether its below the snow
or not depends on if youre in
Paradise, Magalia, Stirling City or
Inskip!
(530) 876-7243
www.frhosp.org
Gridley
The small town that loves company!

96 Learn a Little
or a Lot
Historical & Wildlife Museum
Kentucky & Hazel Streets
530-530-846-3142
Housed in the same building as
the Gridley Chamber of Commerce,
this museum collects, preserves
exhibits and interprets artifacts,
photographs and other documents
which pertain to the cultural heritage
of Gridley and Butte County, including
early rice farming and early orchards.
Its collection is used primarily to
educate and inform the general public
about the people, places, and events of
historical significance.
Stop by. Youre bound to learn a little
and maybe a lot!
97 First to Fall

Memorial
Gridley-Biggs Cemetery
2023 Hwy 99 530-846-2537
This World War II Memorial honors
all American veterans and carries
the picture and story of area native
Warren McCutcheon on the nine-foot
tall black granite slab. McCutcheon,
who was 17 at the time, is believed
to have been the first casualty
of the bombing at Pearl Harbor
on December 7, 1941 while he
served as a machine gunner on
the foremast of the U.S.S.
Maryland.
Dedicated on Memorial Day, 1996, by

retired Navy Admiral John Bitoff, the
memorial was erected by V.F.W. Gridley
Post 5731 and Biggs Post 3811 with
the hope that future generations would
Remember Pearl Harbor and defend
America with that same devotion.
98 Hi, Ho Come
to the Fairs!
Butte County Fairgrounds

199 East Hazel St. 530-846-3626
These 36 tree-shaded acres are
home to the Butte County Fair every
August, a fair that is known as one of the
most outstanding examples of an oldfashioned county fair in the state.
Flower, food, 4-H, & craft exhibits,
livestock judging, country music,
carnival, destruction derby, rodeo, and
much more are at the fair.
The fairgrounds also hosts dog shows,
car shows, and RV rallys during the year.
So, hi ho, why dont you grab your
family and come to em all!
99 Windfall of
Waterfowl
Gray Lodge Wildlife Area

8 Miles Southwest of
Gridley,
Pennington/Almond
Orchard Rds.

530-846-7505
Managed by the California Dept.
of Fish and Game, its 9,182 acres are
among the most extensively used
seasonal wetlands in the Pacific
Formed one and a half to two and

a half million years ago, the Sutter
Buttes are the worlds smallest
complete mountain range and can
be seen for miles around.
Many Maidu Indian villages were
once located near the Buttes, and
the Indians called them the Spirit
Mountains believing that their
spirits went there after death.
The Buttes were also an
important lookout point for early
pioneers and military scouts, and
today are enjoyed by thousands
who annually come to photograph
or capture their beauty on canvas.
Scenic drive markers direct
motorists around the exterior of the
Buttes.
101 Bicentennial
Living Witness Tree

& Mural Musings
Murals in Gridley Tree in Live

Oak, south of Gridley on Hwy 99
There are only 55 trees identified
in the nation as having been standing
at the time of the signing of the
Constitution. One of those, a Valley Oak,
stands in Live Oak.
Each tree identified by the LivingWitness Tree Program reflects a longterm
commitment by local tree care professionals
who provide life-time care. Co-sponsors
of the Live Oak Tree are Arborists Scot
riGHT on the Highway

riGHT on the Price!
Flyway. More
than 80 miles
of roads run
through the area with more
than 50 miles of trails available
for hikers and bicyclists. Gray
Lodge is an official California
Watchable Wildlife site.
Year round you may
observe several species of
resident waterfowl, as well as
a vast number of migratory
passerines and shore birds.
Many raptors, deer, and other
wildlife are commonly observed
in the area.
Sandhill cranes and migratory
waterfowl begin returning to the area
in early fall. Waterfowl viewing is best
from November through January. It
is highly recommended you bring
insect repellent and sunscreen for
your comfort. Fishing is available until
October.
100 Marvel at
the Mountains
Sutter Buttes
2 miles from Gray Lodge Wildlife
Area 530-634-6387
Privately owned; tours are available
Hwy 99 at Spruce in Gridley
846-4724
1-800-660-4724

Bre
Good Old Fashioned

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Family Food!
1586 Hwy 99, Gridley
(530) 846-3043
5791 Clark Rd, Paradise
(530) 877-0877
Wineland of Chicos Wineland Walnuts, and

Meg Burgin, of Live Oaks Domestique Tree
and Garden Service.
UP!State Calif.
Rural Economic
Development
Conference
Butte County
Fairgrounds
Gridley, April 26
Speakers:
Roger Brooks
(www.DestinationDevelopment.com)
Linda Cole-Rowe
(Calif. Main Street Assn. & Calif.
Downtown Assn.)
Alejandro Reyes
(Sacramento Marketing Labs)
Debra Lucero
(Developing Eco & Ag Tourism)
Info:
In 1997 Gridley initiated a mural

program which has grown yearly.
Theyre all well done, and if you stop by
the Chamber of Commerce, theyll give
you a map with exact locations.
101+ Theres
Lots More!
We hope youll use 101 Things to Do

In & Around Butte County on a regular
basis if youre a resident, and that it will
be your guide to whats what if youre a
visitor.
For brochures of attractions, maps
of hiking and biking trails (as well as
mural locations) and lists of activities
and events, we also hope youll utilize
our countys many other resources listed
in the next column. Youll soon realize
that this county is blessed with a larger
variety of opportunities for fun and
growth than most any place we know.
Treasures abound!
A BIT OF GRIDLEY HISTORY

The town of Gridley was named after
its founder and earliest landowner, George
W. Gridley. He was born in the state of
New York and later moved with his parents
to Galena, Illinois. In 1850 he attempted to
drive sheep and cattle across the plains to
California. He lost the animals, but arrived
safely himself and settled in this area.
As early as 1852, he was prospering in
the stock business, and with ten thousand
dollars profit, he returned to Illinois. Again
he started back to California with a large
herd of sheep. This time, six hundred
survived. That was enough to give George
Gridley his start in the sheep raising business. He prospered in this venture, and his
home ranch consisted of some 960 acres
located west of Gridley. He married Helen
Orcutt in Illinois, and she joined him in
California in 1855. The Gridleys had ten
children. Mr. Gridley died at the home
ranch in 1881, Mrs. Gridley twenty years
later. Descendants of the Gridley family
are still in the area today.
With the decline of mining, agriculture
became a more stable and attractive business in the 1860s. The Central Pacific
Railroad laid tracks from Oregon to Chico
in 1865. The railroad completed its path
to Gridley in 1870, and that is when the

community of Gridley began to form. The
principal products from the Gridley area
were wool and sheep. Orchards, field
crops and cattle would soon follow. In 1896,
the Hunt Cannery was established and
became one of the largest peach canning
operations in the world. It now operates
as the Tri Valley Growers.
The first home and store in Gridley were
built by L. C. Stone in 1874. Stone served
as postmaster, the train depot and express
agent, as well as a merchant. Wells Fargo &
Co. opened its office in 1871 and soon other
businesses followed suit.
Two large fires, one in 1884 and one
in 1891, destroyed much of the original
business district. The district rallied and
rebuilt around 1900.
Much of the historic downtown district remains. Silk Stocking Row, the
many well-preserved turn-of-the-century
homes on Hazel Street, was so named
because during the Depression, the only
women who could afford silk stockings
lived in these large Hazel Street homes.
More of Gridleys history can be seen
in the Gridley Museum at the Chamber
of Commerce, 613 Kentucky St.
QUICK RESOURCES
Chambers of Commerce
Chico: 3rd & Salem

530-891-5556, 800-852-8570

www.chicochamber.com
Gridley: 613 Kentucky St., 530-846-3142

www.gridleyareachamber.com
Oroville: 1789 Montgomery

530-538-2542, 800-655-GOLD

www.orovillechamber.net

www.lakeoroville.net
Paradise: 5550 Skyway, 530-877-9356

www.paradisechamber.com
Butte County Libraries

Biggs:
464-A B St. 530-868-5724
Chico: 1108 Sherman 891-2761
Durham: 2545 Durham-Dayton Hwy

530-343-4094
Gridley: 299 Spruce 530-846-3323
Oroville: 1820 Mitchell 538-7641
Paradise: 5922 Clark 530-872-6319
Paradise Genealogy Society:

5587 Scottwood 877-2330
Parks & Recreation Departments

Chico: 545 Vallombrosa, 530-895-4711

www.chicorec.com
Durham: 9447 Midway, 530-345-1921

www.durhamrec.com
Gridley: 685 Kentucky, 530-846-3264

www.gridley.ca.us
Oroville: 1200 Myers, 530-533-2011

www.frrpd.com
Paradise: 6626 Skyway 530-872-6393

www.paradiseprpd.com
The Little
1 Crew that Could
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Publisher: David A. Miller

Administrative Manager:
Suzanne Legg
Editor: Patti Day-Miller
Sales Associates:
Lisa Beebe, Lanny Dragon,
Paula Shetrone & Patti Day-Miller
Graphic Design:
Mary Younie, Ryan Stephens
Front Cover: Mary Younie
Photos: David Miller, Jean Brown,
Lanny Dragon, David Nielsen,
Lisa Beebe
2057 Mitchell Ave. Oroville, CA 95966

530-533-2170 Fax: 530-533-2181
E-mail: art@diggernews.com
Oroville
Gridley
Paradise
Chico
Bidwell Park
Map design by Chris Van Gilder
Chico, California
Friends Serving Neighbors

...with dedicated Physicians
Dedicated to Always Providing the Finest

Personalized Healthcare to Oroville and the
Surrounding Foothill and Valley Communities by
Offering a Medical Home, with a Wide Range of
Integrated Services From Prevention through
Treatment to Wellness
Oroville Hospital
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Oroville, CA 95966-6185
www.orovillehospital.com
Phone: 530.533.8500

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Spring/Summer 2011

around Butte County

Did you know . . .

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1250 Oro Dam Blvd. Oroville, CA (530) 533-4626

Discover Lake Oroville & its

Event Calendars 4-5, 18, 21,

Performing & Fine Arts

Tour Bidwell Mansion State

Discover Chico State

Stroll through the campus arboretum,

2660 Olive Hwy.

2398 The Esplanade

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Olive Hill Manufactured Home Community

Recipient of the Best Upgrade / Redevelopment Community in the United States

Family Built, Owned

Fred & JoAnn Ercolini, Managers

2921 Wyandotte Avenue Oroville, CA 95966 ohmhc@digitalpath.net

What to do ....... When ....... Where .....

Now-Mar. 26 - Some Things You Need

Apr. 17 - League of Women Voters Wine

June 11-26 - Brighton Beach Memoirs

Mar. 24 - Larry Pearson Memorial Wine

Red Suspenders Day/Car Show

May 21 Parade at 11 a.m. Plus pancake

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... from Here to There in Butte County

Feather Fiesta Days - Apr. 29May 8

May 7- Bidwell Bar Day 12-4 p.m. at

Gold Rush Car Show 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Mar. 24- Apr. 17 - Present Laughter

Gold Nugget Days Apr. 28-May 1

Friday- Dogtown Revue 7pm, Perf. Arts Ctr

Chico Downtown Concerts in the Park

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Our County Seat

1 Drive Over the 2 Walk Across

In 1856, a suspension bridge was

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3 Get the Big

Lake Oroville Visitors Center

& the Best

North & South Forebays

Videos on Request at the

* Birth of Oroville Dam: 10

PARK & NATURALIST VIDEOS

* John Bidwells California: 24

who prefer to canoe, swim, or just relax

and the Department of Parks and

is exciting, and theres a new swimming

6 Catch the 49er

Butte County Pioneer Memorial

Boating / Camping / Fishing

The Bounty of Oroville

Sun., Sept. 25, 11:00 am. 4:00 pm.

For an extensive list of community events visit www.orovillechamber.net