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November
Caveman’s Valentine
Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 3 p.m
Butte County Library, Oroville Branch
1820 Mitchell Ave., Oroville
Based on the novel by Dawes Green, this tale follows a talented piano prodigy who has become delusional and homeless. After witnessing the murder of a young boy, the man is determined to bring justice to the murders. . (106 minutes; R)
Please bring a non-perishable food item donation for a community food bank.
CAPE Forum:
What is our Community's Responsibility to the Indigent Homeless in Chico?
Weds, Nov 4, at 7:30 p.m.
Performing Arts Center 134
CSU, Chico
Forum presented by the Center for Applied and Professional Ethics at CSU, Chico featuring faculty members Cynthia Siemsen and Becky White with Serena Cervantes, subject and author of June 25, 2009 Chico News and Review cover story on homelessness, and Brad Montgomery, executive director of the Torres Community Shelter.
Book Discussion: The Soloist
Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m.
Barnes and Noble Bookseller in Chico
Bill Such, director of the Jesus Center, will discuss the book and how to help the homeless in our community.
Jesus Center's Harvest Food Drive
Nov. 9-13
If you would like to help, e-mail Holly Nevarez at HNevarez@csuchico.edu
The Soloist–Touchstone Book Group
Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.
Lyon Books
121 W. 5th Street, Chico
Join a community reading group to discuss The Soloist and other books chosen by the group.
Notes for Hope: Piano Concert
Saturday, November 21 at 7 p.m.
Faith Lutheran Church on First Avenue just past Mangrove
Pianist Mark Ryan Friedman plays Rachmaninoff, Chopin, and Liszt in a special concert fundraiser for the Torres Community Shelter. Friedman, a Chico State alum and former Kruschke Piano Prize winner, offers this concert free and open and hopes people will donate to help homeless in Chico as part of the Community Book in Common.
December
Book Discussion
Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m.
Butte County Library, Oroville Branch
Meeting Room
1820 Mitchell Ave.
Discuss The Soloist by Steve Lopez
The Soloist–Touchstone Book Group
Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m.
Lyon Books
121 W. 5th Street, Chico
Join a community reading group to discuss The Soloist and other books chosen by the group.
February
Book Discussion: The Soloist
Saturday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 14, at 2 p.m.
Barnes and Noble Bookseller in Chico
Help raise funds for the Community Book in Common author for next year! A percentage of purchases made in the store on either of these dates will go to the Author’s Fund as long as buyers request this or hand in a voucher with their books or other items at the checkout counter. On Feb. 13, Brad Montgomery, executive director of the Torres Community Shelter, will discuss The Soloist and talk about the Torres Shelter helps people in our community.
March
Empty Bowls
Wednesday, March 4, at 5- 7:30 p.m.
Valhalla Hall, Pleasant Valley High School
Pleasant Valley High School sponsors a fundraiser for the Torres Shelter and Heifer International. Buy a student-made ceramic bowl and fill it with soup for $10. Also desserts for a sale and raffle.
Steve Lopez: Author of The Soloist
Tuesday, March 2,3 at 7:30 p.m.
Laxson Auditorium
Author Steve Lopez comes to Chico to talk about the book, and what he learned about friendship, second chances, and music. Tickets at the University Box Office: 530-898-6333
April
1st National Alliance on Mental Illness Walk in Butte County
Saturday, April 24, at 9 a.m.
Walk begins in the Downtown Plaza, Chico, Ca.
Come out and support the National Alliance on Mental Illness and promote awareness about mental illness.