Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
Good morning, Chico.
On Memorial Day, the community will honor veterans at two events—one at Chico Cemetery at 881 Mangrove Avenue where the program starts at 10 a.m. with the band at 9:30 a.m. and wreaths laid while historic hearses are shown.
A second event at Glen Oaks Memorial Park at 11115 Midway begins at 2 p.m. with bagpipes, a talk by veteran Ed Wrona, a local theater quartet singing the National Anthem and a planned World War II plane fly-over with a shaved ice kiosk.
Chico’s True North Housing Alliance received a $6.5 million grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development to enhance homeless services at the Howard Slater Navigation Center over the next five years—this funding will expand rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, and direct financial support, and it will create four housing navigator positions with services expected by summer.
The Chico City Council is set to discuss a three-year contract with The Holiday’s On Ice for the downtown ice rink—if approved, CARD will manage the seasonal attraction from mid-November to mid-January—and the agreement could keep the rink running for the next few years.
On Tuesday, City of Chico crews handed out seven-day notices to people camping at three sites.
The camps will be cleared next week—enforcement and cleanup are planned.
Race Night #2
4 PM — Silver Dollar Fairgrounds — Included with fair admission — Experience thrilling races with 360 Winged Sprints and Hobby Stocks.
Silver Dollar Fair Tractor Pulls
5-11 p.m. — Silver Dollar Fairgrounds — Admission included with fair ticket — Experience the thrilling power of tractors pulling heavy loads at this exciting event.
Jackie Greene Performance
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Chico Women's Club — Tickets available without service charge — Jackie Greene returns for another special show at the intimate Women’s Club.
Much Ado About Nothing
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM — Cedar Grove Picnic Area and Meadow — $25.00 — Enjoy Shakespeare in the Park with a lively performance of a classic comedy.
Swing for Change: CAA Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Community Action Agency is raising funds to support underserved populations in Butte County in a tee-rific golf tournament, Swing for Change! Tickets include a free golf shirt, a goodie bag, lunch, and chances to win amazing prizes all while golfing for a good cause!
Swing for Change: CAA Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Community Action Agency is raising funds to support underserved populations in Butte County in a tee-rific golf tournament, Swing for Change! Tickets include a free golf shirt, a goodie bag, lunch, and chances to win amazing prizes all while golfing for a good cause!
Professional BLS CPR Training
6-8 p.m. — Lifeline Training Center — Course fee TBD — Learn vital life-saving skills for healthcare providers in this engaging blended training session.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
7:30-9 p.m. — Center For The Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant musical retelling of the biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors.
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