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.
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 CenterSaturday, 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.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!