Thursday, October 2, 2025
This 4-part training series provides essential information to individuals thinking about starting a business and new business owners (in business one year or less). Topics include: Legal Requirements, Market Analysis, Cost Analysis, Funding Your Business, and Overview of the Business Plan - bringing it all together. You will learn the legal requirements for starting your business, how to assess your market and plan for direction, how to obtain funding, types of funding available, calculate start-up costs, and best practice for completing a business plan.Thursday, October 2, 2025
Join us for an unforgettable evening of hope, community, and impact at the Avalynn’s Hope Foundation Childhood Cancer Awareness Dinner. Guests will enjoy a fun filled night featuring live music, performances from Strive Dance and the Children’s Orchestra, incredible raffles, exciting auction items, and introductions to families who have bravely faced childhood cancer, including those supported by Avalynn’s Hope through generous donations and community care.
Show your support by wearing gold or yellow, the colors of Childhood Cancer Awareness, as we stand together to bring light and hope to these families.
Friday, October 3, 2025
OROVILLE, ARE YOU READY??? 
The Magic Men Australia WORLD TOUR is hitting town, and this is your chance to witness the ultimate, high-energy, jaw-dropping, pulse-racing male revue show LIVE!
Featuring TIKTOK SENSATION WILL PARFITT! With millions of fans worldwide, this Channing Tatum lookalike is ready to bring the heat, charm, and signature moves that have made him a global sensation with over 20 million followers on all major online platforms! Expect an all-star lineup of chiseled hunks, heart-racing performances, and electrifying stage presence that will leave you breathless and begging for more!
EXCLUSIVE VIP OFFER! PREMIUM and DELUXE VIP tickets include meet and greet!
Round up your squad for the ULTIMATE Girls’ Night Out! Get ready for a night packed with jaw-dropping entertainment, cheeky surprises, and non-stop fun.
TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST – DON’T MISS OUT! Secure yours NOW and experience the Magic Men Australia WORLD TOUR LIVE!
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Accurate bookkeeping is critical to the success of any business. This QuickBooks Series is for entrepreneurs and business owners in the beginning stage of bookkeeping (i.e., planning, have not yet purchased their system, or have purchased but not using). The trainer will guide you through the basics of accounting from identifying the best QuickBooks version for your business, to setting up your system, managing accounts, and using financial reports to manage your day-to-day activities. This 4-weeks, 2 hours per week series includes 4 focus areas:Week 1: October 8: Accounting Basics & Getting Started with QuickBooks - Training includes: Basics of accounting, identifying the QuickBooks version that is best for your business, and setting up your company and chart of accounts in QuickBooks.
Week 2: October 15: Setting up Items and Creating Forms - Training includes: Setting up items, using purchase orders, customizing invoices, and creating forms in QuickBooks.
Week 3: October 22: Accounts Receivable - Training includes: Setting up online bank feeds, creating estimates and invoices, sales receipts, receiving payments, and managing accounts payable reports.
Week 4: October 29: Accounts Payable, Banking Reconciliations, and Reports - Training includes: Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliations, entering expenses and bills, paying bills, managing reports, Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and more!
Thursday, October 9, 2025
This 4-part training series provides essential information to individuals thinking about starting a business and new business owners (in business one year or less). Topics include: Legal Requirements, Market Analysis, Cost Analysis, Funding Your Business, and Overview of the Business Plan - bringing it all together. You will learn the legal requirements for starting your business, how to assess your market and plan for direction, how to obtain funding, types of funding available, calculate start-up costs, and best practice for completing a business plan.Saturday, October 11, 2025
Experience the Chinook Salmon Spawn on the Feather River with a Guided Kayak Tour, Presented by the Forebay Aquatic Center
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Join Butte College at the "Bountiful Butte Harvest Festival" on Saturday, October 11, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on the Butte College Farm.
The event is free and open to the public.
- Pumpkins, gourds, and corn for sale.
- Pumpkin activities, games, and more!
- Lunch by pre-sale.
Bring your own water bottle. Closed-toe shoes are encouraged.
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Celebrate wild places, wildlife, and resilient communities at the 19th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour! This year’s theme, Wild at Heart, features two exciting programs:“Films on Fire” Matinee – A powerful selection of films highlighting wildfire, community resilience, and collaborative action, including locally produced works from Butte County. Sponsored by the Butte County Fire Safe Council.
Evening Program – Inspiring films from the 2025 Wild & Scenic Film Festival, celebrating wild landscapes, wildlife, and adventurous spirits.
This festival supports Friends of Butte Creek, helping restore salmon habitat, protect waterways, and strengthen local partnerships.
Join us for an unforgettable day of films, discussions, and community celebration!
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Join us for an unforgettable evening in support of St. Thomas School! Our beloved Annual Auction Dinner is back and promises a night of community, excitement, and generosity — all for a wonderful cause.Guests will enjoy a delicious dinner featuring your choice of prime rib or chicken. The event will be held indoors, so you can relax and celebrate in comfort, rain or shine. Throughout the night, you’ll have the chance to bid on incredible items during our lively Live Auction, explore unique treasures in the Silent Auction, and try your luck with our fun Raffles. Plus, we have a few surprises planned to make this evening extra special!
Your participation helps provide vital resources, programs, and opportunities for our students. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors — and let’s make a difference together!
Date: October 11, 2025
Time: 5:00PM-9:30PM
Location: St. Thomas the Apostle School Fitzgerald Hall
Don’t miss this chance to support our school while enjoying an evening of good food, great company, and amazing prizes. We can’t wait to see you there!
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Accurate bookkeeping is critical to the success of any business. This QuickBooks Series is for entrepreneurs and business owners in the beginning stage of bookkeeping (i.e., planning, have not yet purchased their system, or have purchased but not using). The trainer will guide you through the basics of accounting from identifying the best QuickBooks version for your business, to setting up your system, managing accounts, and using financial reports to manage your day-to-day activities. This 4-weeks, 2 hours per week series includes 4 focus areas:Week 1: October 8: Accounting Basics & Getting Started with QuickBooks - Training includes: Basics of accounting, identifying the QuickBooks version that is best for your business, and setting up your company and chart of accounts in QuickBooks.
Week 2: October 15: Setting up Items and Creating Forms - Training includes: Setting up items, using purchase orders, customizing invoices, and creating forms in QuickBooks.
Week 3: October 22: Accounts Receivable - Training includes: Setting up online bank feeds, creating estimates and invoices, sales receipts, receiving payments, and managing accounts payable reports.
Week 4: October 29: Accounts Payable, Banking Reconciliations, and Reports - Training includes: Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliations, entering expenses and bills, paying bills, managing reports, Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and more!
Thursday, October 16, 2025
This 4-part training series provides essential information to individuals thinking about starting a business and new business owners (in business one year or less). Topics include: Legal Requirements, Market Analysis, Cost Analysis, Funding Your Business, and Overview of the Business Plan - bringing it all together. You will learn the legal requirements for starting your business, how to assess your market and plan for direction, how to obtain funding, types of funding available, calculate start-up costs, and best practice for completing a business plan.
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Experience the Chinook Salmon Spawn on the Feather River with a Guided Kayak Tour, Presented by the Forebay Aquatic CenterWednesday, October 22, 2025
Accurate bookkeeping is critical to the success of any business. This QuickBooks Series is for entrepreneurs and business owners in the beginning stage of bookkeeping (i.e., planning, have not yet purchased their system, or have purchased but not using). The trainer will guide you through the basics of accounting from identifying the best QuickBooks version for your business, to setting up your system, managing accounts, and using financial reports to manage your day-to-day activities. This 4-weeks, 2 hours per week series includes 4 focus areas:Week 1: October 8: Accounting Basics & Getting Started with QuickBooks - Training includes: Basics of accounting, identifying the QuickBooks version that is best for your business, and setting up your company and chart of accounts in QuickBooks.
Week 2: October 15: Setting up Items and Creating Forms - Training includes: Setting up items, using purchase orders, customizing invoices, and creating forms in QuickBooks.
Week 3: October 22: Accounts Receivable - Training includes: Setting up online bank feeds, creating estimates and invoices, sales receipts, receiving payments, and managing accounts payable reports.
Week 4: October 29: Accounts Payable, Banking Reconciliations, and Reports - Training includes: Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliations, entering expenses and bills, paying bills, managing reports, Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and more!
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Research It Before You Build It: Use AI to Validate Your Next Big IdeaFocus: A lean approach to testing product or service ideas using AI-generated research, mockups, and fast landing page prototypes to avoid wasted effort and money.
Description: Don’t waste time (or money) building something nobody wants. In this webinar, you will learn how to use free and easy AI tools to research the market, spot real demand, and test your product or service idea before you commit. Whether you are launching something new or refining an existing offer, this session will show you how to validate your idea in minutes, not months. Perfect for entrepreneurs who want to make smarter decisions, faster.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
This 4-part training series provides essential information to individuals thinking about starting a business and new business owners (in business one year or less). Topics include: Legal Requirements, Market Analysis, Cost Analysis, Funding Your Business, and Overview of the Business Plan - bringing it all together. You will learn the legal requirements for starting your business, how to assess your market and plan for direction, how to obtain funding, types of funding available, calculate start-up costs, and best practice for completing a business plan.Thursday, October 23, 2025
Currier Square invites the community to join in a spooktacular evening of fun at its annual Halloween Party on Thursday, October 23rd from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. This free-to-attend event will feature a variety of festive activities and entertainment for families of all ages.Guests can enjoy:
- 🎨 Face Painting and Balloon Twisting
- 🎶 A lively DJ Dance Party
- 🎃 Professional Pumpkin Carving Demonstrations
- 🍬 Candy Lane, where children can stroll down a festive path to fill their goodie bags with sweet surprises
- 👻 A special surprise character appearance perfect for photos and meet-and-greets (hint: think spider webs!)
Costumes are strongly encouraged to add to the festive spirit.
While admission is free, Currier Square will be accepting donations during the event, with 100% of proceeds going to support the Butte County Food Bank, helping to provide meals for families in need.
“This is one of our favorite community traditions, and we’re thrilled to bring families together for a safe, fun, and memorable Halloween celebration, all while supporting an important cause,” said Kim Kelley, Director of Marketing, Currier Square.
Event Details:
📍 Location: Currier Square, 2325 Myers Street, Oroville, CA 95966
📅 Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
🎟 Admission: Free (donations encouraged)
For more information, please contact Creative Marketing Arts at 916-235-9396 or visit www.curriersquare.com.
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Experience the Chinook Salmon Spawn on the Feather River with a Guided Kayak Tour, Presented by the Forebay Aquatic CenterWednesday, October 29, 2025
Accurate bookkeeping is critical to the success of any business. This QuickBooks Series is for entrepreneurs and business owners in the beginning stage of bookkeeping (i.e., planning, have not yet purchased their system, or have purchased but not using). The trainer will guide you through the basics of accounting from identifying the best QuickBooks version for your business, to setting up your system, managing accounts, and using financial reports to manage your day-to-day activities. This 4-weeks, 2 hours per week series includes 4 focus areas:Week 1: October 8: Accounting Basics & Getting Started with QuickBooks - Training includes: Basics of accounting, identifying the QuickBooks version that is best for your business, and setting up your company and chart of accounts in QuickBooks.
Week 2: October 15: Setting up Items and Creating Forms - Training includes: Setting up items, using purchase orders, customizing invoices, and creating forms in QuickBooks.
Week 3: October 22: Accounts Receivable - Training includes: Setting up online bank feeds, creating estimates and invoices, sales receipts, receiving payments, and managing accounts payable reports.
Week 4: October 29: Accounts Payable, Banking Reconciliations, and Reports - Training includes: Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliations, entering expenses and bills, paying bills, managing reports, Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and more!
Friday, October 31, 2025
A Halloween Party!Friday, October 31st at the Historic Oregon City Schoolhouse
2100 Oregon Gulch Road in beautiful downtown Oregon Ciry, California. The party starts at 5pm and there will be a Costume Contest for the kids with prizes provided by the Oroville Optimist Club.
Halloween celebrants please be advised: Oregon Ciry is considered by many to be a Ghost Town!
How to Get There:
Oroville Area - Take Table Mountain Blvd to intersection of Cherokee Rd. Take Cherokee Rs to Derrick Rd (approx. 6.5 miles-just past the Phantom Falls Trailhead parking lot). Turn right on Derrick, right on Oregon Gulch Rd, the Schoolhouse is 1/3 of a mile, just past the covered bridge.
Chico Area - S.B. Hwy 99 to Durham Pentz (Butte College) off-ramp. Left on Durham Pentz to Pentz Rd. Right on Pentz, Left on HWY 70, right on Cherokee Rd. Travel 5.5 miles on Cherokee-turn left on Derrick Rs, right on Oregon Gulch Rd. The Schoolhouse is just past the covered bridge.