When I brag about Chico to outsiders, I always talk about how special we are as a community. Somehow, with 100,000-plus citizens, we have maintained the feeling of a small town. Just walk anywhere in Chico and you will see smiling faces and get warm greetings.
 
Lately, that smile has been fading a bit. Things are […]

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Each week the Realtors in the Chico area gather to share information about the houses we have just listed, and to invite the other agents to come out and view them. Hundreds of us meet.
 
We share cups of coffee, yogurt, rolls or some juice. The lenders and title companies join us. We ask about each […]

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Wine and fun for a great cause! This year’s annual wine tasting benefit for Habitat for Humanity is expected to be best yet. Held on May 8, 2008, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Chico’s own Canyon Oaks Country Club. Tickets are only $35.
The event will include live jazz and eight premium wine varietals […]

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The Silver Dollar Fairgrounds come alive each April for one crackling day, as 100 business and service provider show their wares. Join us to learn about new services, products and non-profits, and check out your competition! It’s Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Imagine yourself in the back of that limousine. Pet the delicious-feeling fur of a […]

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Even though it’s not broken ground yet, the Northern California Natural History Museum isn’t letting that slow its “Museum Without Walls” lecture series. Go to its award-winning Web site, www.ncnhm.org, to learn about this museum that will be a draw from all around the region. It is already enriching the lives of children, locals and […]

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Recently we had the good pleasure of bringing a motivational speaker to Chico named Kevin Bracy. He spoke before a group of Realtors which we assembled for the event. I think everyone was seriously impressed.
I just learned that Kevin puts on a 3 1/2 hour show in Sacramento several times a year called “The Monstars […]

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The Chico Noon Exchange Club gives tens of thousands of dollars each year to local nonprofits. We have about 60 active members of all ages and professions.
www.chicoexchange.com is the Web site for the club, which has been in Chico more than 60 years. I’ve enjoyed being a member for four years now.
We meet for […]

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Words often fail to describe Chico’s many opportunities and experiences. Saturday night was one of those times, starting at Cal Skate, with an awesome rock Christmas band of local talent, The Yule Logs. Check their schedule on MySpace, and you’ll probably see me there, rocking around the Christmas tree, or something.
Chico also has an active […]

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Next time you’re in downtown Chico, pop in at 300 Salem St. to see what’s new at the Chamber. We just got new carpet and paints. You can play with our new “toy,” the first of eight electronic Chico Information Kiosks. Visitors, and those considering relocating here, can pick up free brochures and information packets.
If […]

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I pulled one off last month. It’s easy: Breakfast at Wake-Up NOW at Countrywide Home Loans, lunch at Oktoberfest hosted by Bidwell Title — where Orval Hughes tipped me off to a mixer for the Realtor Associates that evening at The End Zone.
If you watch what’s happening, you can schmooze your way through business events […]

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