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Banks, Checking & Savings Accounts
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Many banking services are available in downtown Chico and throughout the
community. See the telephone book for addresses and phone numbers.Comparison
shop; go to institutions directly; ask friends and relatives; read newspaper
ads.
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Bicycles
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Bicycles are a chief form of transportation in Chico. Many shops carry utilitarian
bikes and sports-enthusiast models. Check Visitor Guides for map of routes
traveled by sport cyclists.
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Bidwell Mansion
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525 The Esplanade
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895-6144
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North of Big Chico Creek this state historic park offers tours on the hour
12-5 M-F, 10-5 Sa-Su, except Christmas, New Year’s, and Thanksgiving.Adults:
$1; 16 & under: Free.
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Bidwell Park
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Park Golf Course
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891-8417
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City Park Division
2,400-acre city park, the 4th largest municipal park
in the nation.Encompasses Big Chico Creek through Chico’s oak groves in
town and on up to the foothills. Lower Park: developed areas. Upper Park:
wilderness areas. Jogging, bicycling, swimming, hiking, bird-watching, golfing,
playing softball. Caper Acres in Lower Park for children. See Visitor Guides
for full description.
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895-4972
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Blood Banks
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CSU, Chico Staff Council
Hosts blood drives throughout the year.
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Sierra Hall Annex
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898-6156
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Newman Center
Hosts blood drives throughout the year.
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346 Cherry St.
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342-5180
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North Valley Blood Center
Donor hours: MTh 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; TW 8 a.m.-2 p.m.;
F 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sa 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
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285 Cohasset Rd.
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893-5433
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Bookstores
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There are plenty of new and used bookstores in downtown Chico and throughout
the community. See the phone book yellow pages.
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Butte Community College
Located in the foothills between Chico, Oroville, and Durham; Butte College
is Chico State’s prime feeder community college.
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3536 Butte Campus Dr., Oroville
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895-2511
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