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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Have you bought all the gifts on your list and checked it twice? Now all the well-thought-out gifts have to be wrapped and the elves from the Arc of Butte County – a.k.a. staff, community volunteers and board members – will be happy to wrap 1 or 30 gifts for you. 
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There’s so much to be grateful for! Isn’t that what we we’re all thinking during the holiday season? Sure, we all have those nagging little worries (sometimes not so little), and the sadness evoked by beloved family members and friends no longer seated around our table. B
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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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Yay for summertime! A double yay for summertime in Chico. There are so many fun things to do in Chico, California during the summertime, but unfortunately you are on a budget. What gives? No need to worry! If you didn’t know already, there are so many things to do in Chico that are f
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Well, here we are at the Arc Store Paradise and looking forward to participating in the Gold Nugget Days celebration. I’ve lived here since 2006, and again will be running down the Parade route with the local Chapter 711 of E Clampus Vitus. I found out shortly after arriving here tha
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The Arc of Butte County is hosting the inaugural Arc In The Park, a 1 mile walk and 5K run through beautiful Bidwell Park in Chico on Saturday, April 25th, 2015. Individuals with all levels of abilities are encouraged to participate. Begin your wellness routine at Arc In The Park, enjoy th
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Many local businesses have shown support for the Arc Store in Chico by donating goods in large quantities including clothing, household items, high quality furniture and more. Many brand new items can be found for a steal at any of the three Arc Store locations. It’s a great way to s
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Although there are various thrift and second hand stores in Chico, the Arc Store is the go-to second hand store for any smart bargain hunter. The Arc Store has been voted The Best Thrift Store for over 15 years in a row by the Chico News & Review. That’s proof that there is somet
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January has been designated as National Birth Defects Prevention Month. Birth defects are common, costly and critical. The Arc of Butte County and the Arc Stores are joining the nationwide effort to raise awareness of birth defects, their causes and their impact. 
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