With the end of the year approaching, now is a great time to find a new home for all the extra stuff you might have laying around. If you find yourself ready to upgrade some of your household objects for the new year, or you just want to clear some clutter, it may be worthwhile to donate w
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The Arc Stores in Butte County have so much to be thankful for. We are a non-profit organization that has been providing services and a safe place for individuals with developmental disabilities since 1953. We are constantly working hard to provide help for these individuals and their fami
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Clients and staff take great pride in growing fruits and vegetables in the Arc of Butte County Community Garden in Chico, located on El Monte Drive, close to Marsh Jr. High. It all starts with seeds or starter plants and staff to instruct clients how and where to plant.
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Do you have time on your hands and are looking for projects to keep you occupied? Are you a do-it-yourselfer? Do you have a surplus of old costume jewelry? If you don’t have your own supply, the local Arc Second Hand Stores in Butte County are a great, inexpensive resource to begin a
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The summer is a great time to move to Chico because you can easily settle in by having fun in the park, getting involved in local activities, or just relaxing at home in the air conditioning. If you’re planning on making the move to Chico, then it’s likely you’ll be needi
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Are you a true Chicoan? One that wants to show your pride for living in Chico in all its glory? Great! You’ve stumbled on a blog that was written just for you. We will get along quite nicely, especially if you love DIY projects almost as much as you love Chico.
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Everyone wants their kids to have great parties, with lots of friends and fun, but sometimes hiring a circus just isn’t in the budget. Don’t worry; an awesome party is easy to throw with the right finds from second hand stores. Below you’ll find ideas for themes, as well
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Baseball season comes quickly and is a great excuse to get all your friends and family together and have some fun! Planning parties can be stressful and could cost you a lot of money. By shopping at your local second hand stores you can find what you need to plan a great day of fun for eve
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When shopping for used clothing, one of the most rewarding finds is a nice, well-made pair of designer jeans. There are few affordable luxuries that compare to good jeans that also look good on you. This holy grail of high-end clothing is tricky to come by, however, and it’s easy to
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With the end of the semester coming up and the summer ahead now is the perfect time for some spring cleaning! But what do you do with all of the stuff you want to get rid of? Did you know your local Arc Store will pick up your donations at no charge? Instead of overloading your car or havi
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