Good morning, Chico.

Chico’s Gratitude Walk (its fifth year) will take place on Nov.

7 at Bidwell Park, where hundreds will gather for reflection, connection, and support of local nonprofits.

Chico hosts several arts events this weekend.

Blue Room Theatre’s fall fundraiser ‘Back From The Dead’ runs through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. + Creatures of the Night offers a drag cabaret Sunday at the Barn at Meriam Park + Pumpkinhead competition marks 30 years downtown Saturday.

Chico State’s rocketry team finished 23rd of 141 teams this summer at the International Rocket Engineering Competition in Midland, Texas, launching a 12 foot tall rocket in the 10,000 foot category after careful planning + teamwork and overcoming travel and weather challenges.

Students and community members can join a guided moonlight campus safety walk tonight at Chico State to identify safety concerns and discuss lighting improvements, starting at 5:30 p.m. from Butte Memorial Union Room 203 — university police will answer questions.

Chico State’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems launched a new website connecting farmers, ranchers and students with research, education and practical tools for regenerative agriculture — offering new degree options and hands-on learning at University Farm.

Seventh and eighth graders at Chico Country Day School are taking part in Week Without Walls from Oct.

19-23, exploring cosmetology, backpacking and other fields to gain real-world skills. Superintendent Wendy Fairon said the immersive program builds student confidence and sparks career interest.

UCLA ecologists warn that rising wildfire smoke is hurting wild birds by reducing their appetite and clogging their lungs.

They ask residents to report affected birds to Project Phoenix as wildfires grow more intense.

The Chico School Board approved a scaled-back plan to add one extra school resource officer at the high schools next July — the board set funding at $230,000 a year after public feedback and a 3-to-2 vote.

CAL FIRE will shift from firefighting training to fuel management this fall, cutting dry vegetation in Magalia, Hurleton & Loafer Creek on Thursday to slow wildfire spread.

Despite recent rain, fire season will continue with burn bans still in effect until Dec. 1.

Butte County health officials urged residents to get flu shots after confirming the first flu-related death of the season on Tuesday, Oct.

20, in a person in their 90s, and they recommended vaccination, testing, and mask use while adding a new mRNA vaccine option for adults 50 & older.