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Student Health Serviceof CSU, Chico

Presents:50+ Healthy Ways to Have Fun in

Chico!

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The interns and peer health educators of Student Health Service have put together a booklet for new students of CSU Chico as a way to get involved and

live a healthy lifestyle in a fun way. Enjoy!

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Join an Intramural sports team through Chico State or CARD. 

Chico State:(530) 898-5170

Website:http://www.csuchico.edu/recsports/intramural.html

 CARD:(530) 895-4711

Website: http://www.chicorec.com

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Attend the annual Chico State Health Fair.

Held every Fall semester.SHS 2

Visit our website:www.csuchico.edu/shs

Diversion Excursion “A Groovin' Movin'

Solution!”• The program is designed to divert reusable goods collected from the residence halls from the trash at the end of each school year.

• Volunteer-staffed tables are located outside of the residence halls for drop offs.

Contacts: (530)898-4039 & (530)898-5033E-Mail: asrecycle@csuchico.edu SHS 3

Participate in…

Chico State Bike Week

• CSU, Chico partners with the Butte Bike Coalition to support events for Chico State Bike Week, held in May.

• There are many events held and it’s a great way to get involved in the campus community.

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For more information, contact number: (530) 898-3362

http://www.csuchico.edu/sustainablefuture/events/events_list2008.shtml

Attend the Chico State Talent Show.

The talent show takes place every Spring semester in the BMU auditorium.

SHS 5Contact: Associated Students, (530) 898-6005

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JOIN: CHICO STATE BALLROOM DANCING

Care to dance?

•Learn the basics of swing, fox trot, and waltz. •First hour will be dance instruction, followed by a second hour of practice. •Couples and singles are welcome – we change partners often so everyone dances. •Women are encouraged to learn to lead.

Let’s dance! Contact: (530) 345-4170

http://www.csuchico.edu/kine/programs/activity.php

Visit the Rose Garden on the CSU, Chico campus.

SHS 7Located by Kendal Hall and the Free

Speech area in the middle of campus.

Visit the library and find a good book to read.

The Merriam Library at CSU Chico or the Butte County library.

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Butte County Library Details:Contact: 530-891-2762Address: 1108 Sherman AvenueChico, Ca 95926

CSU Chico Merriam

Library Details:

Website-

http://www.csuchico.

edu/library/

WREC CENTER.Includes:

• state-of-the-art gyms • a swimming pool • climbing walls • a fitness center • a running track

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Contact: (530) 898-5701Website: http://www.aschico.com/?Page=799

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Up ‘til Dawn “Fight the yawn – stay awake to cure childhood cancer.”

A fundraising event where students write letters to family and friends in hope of raising money for children with cancer. An all night event that takes place every Fall semester.

•Free food•Raffles•Music•Guest speakers

Contacts: 530-898-5396 and 530-898-4260Website: www.St. Jude.org

St. Jude’s partners with CSU Chico.

Participate in an Adventure Outings trip through Associated Students.

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Contact: http://www.csuchico.edu/as/AdventureOutings.html or call: (530) 898-4011

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Attend a play.

Blue Room Theatre.139 West 1st Street.Phone: (530) 895-

3749

Visit the Chico State Theatre Arts:http://www.csuchico.edu/thea/index.shtml

Walk or jog through the Chico

State campus.

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Available during Spring semester (Jan to May)

Every Thursday from 12pm to 3pm at the Student Services Building.

Buy fresh fruits and vegetables from the Agricultural

Department.Contact: (530) 898.5844

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Take a tour through Bidwell Mansion

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525 EsplanadeChico, CA 95926(530) 895-6144

Website: www.parks.ca.gov

 Participate in:Slice of Chico

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Downtown Chico invites the community

for a day filled with great shopping, good prices, and FREE slices of watermelon. Known

throughout the community as a

summertime tradition, held In July.WEBSITE:

http://www.downtownchico.net/events/dcbaevents/soc

Go to Baskin Robbins $1 scoop night

(on Tuesdays)

Locations:

•668 Mangrove Ave, Chico •2009 Forest Ave #10, Chico •241 W East Ave, Chico

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Take a hike in Bidwell Park.

(Lower and Upper Bidwell Park.)

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Contact: (530)895-8726Located: 450 Orange Street, Suite #6 

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Visit the Chico Arts Center

View art work!

At:Chico City

Plaza or The Senator.

Both located downtown on 5th

and Main.  

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Watch a local band play.

The Senator website: http://www.jmaxproductions.net/senator.php

City Plaza/City of Chico website: http://www.chico.ca.us/

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Attend a local race.

-Bidwell classic (Fall)-Shamrock Shuffle

(Spring)-Almond Bowl (Spring)

-Summer Sizzler (Summer)- Wildflower Century

(Spring)

Visit the Chico Museum.

Located next to Celestino’s Pizza on First and Salem.

SHS 22Contact: (530) 891-4336Website: http://chicomuseum.org/

Attend the Annual Snow Goose Festival.

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For more details, e-mail: info@snowgoosefestival.org

http://www.snowgoosefestival.org/

The Snow Goose Festival’s goal is to increase public awareness, understanding, appreciation and conservation of the diverse wildlife and unique habitats of the northern valley through

various activities and events.

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Take part in Kite Day at 20th Street Park.

This event is held every year on the last

Sunday in March.

Put on By Chico Area and Recreations Park

District.For more information

call CARD at: (530) 895-4711

Go swimming at one mile in

Bidwell Park.

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Website: www.Bidwellpark.org

Go to the Farmers Market.  

Saturdays: 2nd and Wall Street, downtown Chico. 7:30am to 1pm, rain or shine.

Wednesdays: North Valley Plaza Mall. June through October, begins at 7:30am.

Thursday Nights (Spring): 6pm to 9pm, downtown on Broadway.  SHS 26

Play Ultimate Frisbee at the park.

“Hooker Oak Recreation Area”

SHS 27Website: http://chicorec.com

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Go Horseback Riding at Brookhaven Farm

Located: 10176 Alberton AveChico, CA 95928530-899-2766

Services offered: Training, Lighted/Covered Arena, Lessons, Jumpers, Hunters, Holsteiner Horse Breeding & Sales, Dressage, Boarding

 Location: Tinseltown801 East Avenue #2, Chico, CA 95926  (530) 879-9612 Or: For more info. visit www.pageantchico.com

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Go see a movie at Tinseltown or Pageant

Theater

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POLAR BEAR SWIM

This event is held

annually on January 1st at 1pm in

Bidwell Park at the one

mile swimming

hole.Visit: http://www.chicowiki.org/Sycamore_Pool for more information.

Ride your bike in Bidwell Park

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Try out coffee shopsin Chico.

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•Starbuck’s• Pete’s Coffee• T-Bar• Cal Java• Dutch Bro’s• Augies Fine Coffee & Tea• Chocolate Mystique Café• Empire Coffee• Has Beans Coffee & Tea• Chandlers Coffee House• Café Flo• Mathews Café Coffee House

AND MANY MORE!

Go bowling at Orchard Lanes2397 Esplanade Chico, CA 95926

SHS 33Contact: (530) 895-3257 or (530) 895-1062

Go golfing.

•Bidwell Park Golf Course

•Sierra Golf

•Sunset Hills Golf Course

•Canyon OaksSHS 34

Go to T-Bar during HAPPY HOUReveryday from 3-4pm.

Receive all drinks 1/2 off!Drinks include many varieties

of: -Iced Tea-Hot Tea

-Frozen Drinks

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Take a drive and visit the orchards.

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Bertagna Orchards Inc3329 Hegan LaneChico, CA 95928(530) 343-9556(530) 343-8014

Almont Orchards Inc3108 Burdick RdChico, CA 95928(530) 345-8733

American Almond Orchards3084 Kennedy AveChico, CA 95973(530) 895-8919

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Go to the Silver Dollar Fair.

An agricultural fair that takes place every

Memorial Day weekend.

Website: http://www.silverdollarfair.org/

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Float down the Sacramento River when the weather is

nice.

Tube rentals available around downtown.

Attend Local Charity Events

You Can Research All Your Local Charity Events Online! 

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Visit the City Plaza

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Located downtown on West 5th Street

Website:http://www.chico.ca.us/

(Held annuall

y in May)

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Attend or participate in the Pioneer Day Parade.

Website:http://www.pioneerdayparade.com/

Listen to live music at Johnny's in Hotel Diamond

220 West 4th St. Chico, CA 95928(530) 893-3100

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Website:http://www.hoteldiamondchico.com/dining.asp

Make Ceramics at

Glazed Creations

Located on 9th St. in Chico CA

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Contact: (530) 342-7142

Go to the ‘Air Show’ at the Chico Airport

Every summer.

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Website:http://chicoairfest.com/page1.aspx

Go to the Butte Humane Society

“To the world you may be just one

person, but to one life you may be

the world.”

Be a Volunteer !

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FUN LAND!

Home of CAL Skate.

FunLand features: a skating rink, miniature golf, batting cages, a rock climbing wall and video games!

Fun for all the family!

FunLand is located 2465 Carmichael Drive Chico, CA 95973(530) 343-1601

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Website: www.putterschico.com

The Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation

Open 7 days a week by appointment 9am to 5pmJust behind the Durham Park on Laura Lane.

Contact: (530) 345-1700

SHS 47Website: http://www.kirshner.org/

The worlds largest public display of yo-

yo's and contest history is open year round. Admission is free and tours are

always being given.

The National Yo-Yo Museum is located at

320 Broadway in Downtown Chico.

The world's largest Yo-yo can be seen at Chico's National Yo-Yo Museum

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Website:http://www.nationalyoyo.org/

Chico Outlaws – Professional Baseball: features an exciting professional baseball season filled with action and energy.

For more information:Phone: (530) 342-3210 Or visit: www.chicooutlawsbaseball.com

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CHICO OUTLAWS!

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Artoberfest: A Month-Long Festival of Arts & Culture featuring more than 130 art exhibits, music performances

Artoberfest Guides will be available at many

area locations. For info:

Call 530-228-2860 or deblcero@sbcglobal.net

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The Downtown Chico Business Association (DCBA) invites you to

enjoy the Annual Taste of Chico. This highly acclaimed food, beverage,

music and fine-art festival is scheduled for September. The event

takes place in the heart of Downtown Chico and satisfies the appetites of

more than 12,000 locals and visitors.  

Taste of Chico.

Tickets go on sale August 20th and will be available at Tri-Counties Bank locations and at Diamond W Western Wear. Tickets can also be purchased at Thursday Night Market and Friday Night Concerts.  

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Attend the St. Patty’s Day Parade in downtown Chico,

every St. Patrick’s Day.

Go with friends

or family and

enjoy

music, floats,

and food!

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Volunteer on Earth Day 

Earth Day is April 22.

Get involved in the Chico Community!

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