Good morning, Chico.

Chico’s largest Run for Food is scheduled for Thanksgiving Day, November 27 and will start at 9 a.m. near Caper Acres in Lower Bidwell Park—this family-friendly fundraiser for the Jesus Center will support local homelessness.

The Community Action Agency of Butte County will hold drive-thru tailgate food giveaways in November to help families who will lose SNAP and CalFresh benefits because of the government shutdown.

The events will be held at several sites including Southside Community Center in Oroville on November 7, Williams Family Action Center in Colusa on November 6, Magalia Community Church on November 14, Glenn County Fairgrounds on November 12, and Biggs Community Hall on November 21.

A new building, the Howard Slater Navigation Center, held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct 30 to mark its opening—its purpose is to offer services and assistance to the local homeless community.

Habitat for Humanity of Butte County held a Rural Rally in Paradise on Thursday, October 30 as part of its National Carter Work Project to honor Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter and highlight the need for affordable housing in rural communities.

Today, Chico residents can attend the drag burlesque show 'It's Halloween, Honey' at Winchester Goose at 1 p.m. and the Union After Dark performance in Oroville at 10 p.m. The 3rd Annual Day of the Dead Festival will be held on Nov 11 at Silver Dollar Fairgrounds — offering live art, music and family activities.

Students from Sherwood Montessori visited Big Tuna yesterday as part of their Japanese culture studies, where the restaurant offered a complimentary Lunch and Learn.

Teacher Stacy Gertz said the visit taught the students dining etiquette — including chopstick skills and insights into local restaurant success.

Chico police report that the annual Halloween glass ban began at 6 p.m. yesterday (October 30th) in downtown Chico and the South Campus area and will remain in effect until November 2nd at 6 p.m.

Chico Rotary's Surf & Turf Fundraising Dinner

5-10 p.m. — Silver Dollar Fairgrounds — Check ticket prices online — Indulge in unlimited steak and lobster while enjoying live music and supporting local projects.

Live Music with Off The Record

7-10 PM — The Commons Social Empourium — Free entry — Enjoy electrifying 80s rock and dance hits with Chico's own Off The Record.

John Craigie Keep It Warm Tour 2025

6-10 p.m. — Paradise Performing Arts Center — Presale password KEEPITWARM25 — Enjoy an evening of music with John Craigie and the Coffis Brothers back in Paradise.

Jared Hovis Annual Show

7-10 p.m. — Tackle Box — Presale tickets available — Enjoy an evening with Nashville artist Jared Hovis and opening act Harlan in a festive country music atmosphere.