Chico Family Resource Network

04/08/2026

Kids Free Fishing Day is a RAIN OR SHINE event!
We look forward to seeing kids on Saturday bright and early to catch some fish.
Saturday April 11th, 6:00 am, Paradise Lake.

04/08/2026

🌼Spring Fling Party is Tomorrow! 🎈

Don’t miss the Spring Fling Party at the Chico Branch Library happening tomorrow, April 8th from 6:00–7:30 PM!

Bring the kids for a fun-filled evening of games, activities, and springtime celebration.

📅Wednesday, April 8
⏰6-7:30 PM
🌼Ages 5-12
📍 Chico Branch — 1108 Sherman Ave.

Let’s welcome spring together—we’ll see you there!

04/08/2026

Chico Tractor Supply is hosting a free Plant-A-Seed event on April 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. where kids can plant a Perennial Butterfly Garden and learn gardening basics.

04/08/2026

04/08/2026

🎓 Attention students in Butte, Colusa, Tehama, Glenn, and Plumas counties: The North Valley Community Foundation is offering 26+ scholarship programs for high school seniors bound for trade schools or universities! Applications close on April 17, 2026—don’t miss this opportunity to fund your education! 🌟

Scan the QR code or visit nvcf.org/scholarships for eligibility details and to apply today!

04/06/2026

This is awesome!

If you are a youth aged 12-17, come hang out with The Crew! We will be hosting a youth event at the Terrain Park Climbing Center in Chico 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, April 7. Join us for free rock climbing.

There is an additional waiver required for this hangout. Please visit https://my.rhinofit.ca/rhinosign/266f7114 to complete the waiver.

Events are free for young people who registered for The Crew. To register for The Crew go to nvcf.org/thecrewregistration. For more information, please visit nvcf.org/thecrew. Questions? Email us at nvcfcares@nvcf.org.

The Crew is a social community and part of NVCF Cares. We hope to see you there!

04/03/2026

04/02/2026

03/27/2026

Some children are constantly told to “listen properly” - but they are already trying as hard as they can.

Imagine hearing every word, but your brain cannot quite make sense of them. Instructions blur together. Background noise feels overwhelming. By the time you work out what was said, everyone else has already moved on.

This is what life can feel like for a child with Auditory Processing Disorder.

They may look distracted, forgetful, or oppositional. In reality, they are confused, overloaded, and often blamed for something they cannot control.

Over time, this can affect confidence, behaviour, learning, and relationships.

When adults understand what is really happening, everything changes. Small adjustments in how we speak, teach, and support can make a huge difference.

LIKE the photo and comment "APD" and we will send you a message with a link to a free PDF of this resource.

Free AUDITORY PROCESSING DISORDER (APD) IN CHILDREN – SIGNS, SUPPORT STRATEGIES AND CLASSROOM HELP

03/21/2026

Happening Tomorrow: Family Movie!

Don’t miss our Family Movie showing of WALL-E tomorrow at the Chico Branch Library!

Join us Saturday, March 21 at 2 PM for this beloved animated adventure. Settle in with snacks, enjoy a fun craft, and watch one of Pixar’s most charming stories together.

📅Saturday, March 21st
⏰2PM
📍 Chico Branch — 1108 Sherman Ave
🎟 Free entry
🍿 Snacks and a craft provided

See you at the movies!