I love that Chico’s city limits is small, about six miles from my home at the edge of the Green Line to Walmart and the mall, enough of a driving distance for an oldster who still wants to be independent.
I love that the short distances allows close proximity to my medical doctors, to the hospital, my downtown church, the library, several supermarkets, banks, stores and a variety of eateries to enjoy.
I love that several churches provide Safe Space winter shelters to the unhoused who don’t qualify for the city sponsored ones because they have pets or other problems.
I love that the university is downtown and its bookstore, concert halls and other facilities are open to the public. It’s fun and enjoyable to walk the lovely grounds,too.
I love Bidwell Park and the neighborhood parks that are quiet respites to enjoy alone or with groups.
I love the Saturday book sales at the Library where donated books in often pristine condition can be bought for low prices and children’s books very affordable so many can be available to anyone for a quarter and generous adults buy them in lots to give to the elementary schools and/or the Little Libraries that are ubiquitous in many neighborhoods.
I love the year-round Farmers Markets where fresh fruits and vegetables in season are available and allows small truck farmers to earn a decent living, reminding me of my immigrant dad who raised his large family similarly.
I love there is Reading Pals at the elementary schools so volunteers can help kids become proficient readers at grade level or beyond.
I love feeling safe walking alone in the neighborhood and in the local parks for exercise and enjoyment, and strangers will greet others with a “hi” or a wave accompanied with a smile.
I love that Chico is in the Pacific Flyway and each fall we can hear and see the Canada geese and ducks as they honk and fly in V-formation on their way to glean at the rice fields or winter at the Sacramento Wildlife Refuge.
And I especially love reading the Opinion pages of the local paper where several regulars write studied or humorous letters and sometimes rebutted, leading to lively discussions.
— Lily Loughlin
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