Are You Our Type?

Do you enjoy

• Urban legends?
• Secret nature spots?
• Heated summer adventures?
• Strange encounters of the
  Chico kind?

Then "Typing Around Town" is a literary celebration you won't want to miss! Every Wednesday and Saturday during October, step into your favorite local cafe and share your stories of growing up or living in Chico.

Participating Cafes

Beatniks Coffee House
1387 E. 8th Street, Chico
Wednesday 6am-2pm and Saturday 7am-2pm

(Olympia Werke AG, Wilhemshaven)

Barnes & Noble Cafe
2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy, Chico
Wednesday 9am-10pm and Saturday 9am-10pm

(Smith-Corona Corsair)

Cal Java
216 W. East Avenue #B, Chico
Wednesday 5am-6pm and Saturday 5:30am-5pm

(Remington Streamliner)

Cafe Flo
365 E. 6th Street, Chico
Wednesday 6am-9pm and Saturday 9am-9pm

(Royal Safari)

Themes

Week 1- Preserving Chico’s natural surroundings is an important part of the city’s culture and lifestyle. The town has abundant wildlife and beautiful scenery. During the hot summer months, Bidwell Park offers a cool retreat for Chico residents. What is your fondest memory of spending summer days in Bidwell Park? What or where is your favorite part? Where is your favorite nature spot? Do you have any funny, surprising or scary stories involving close encounters with Chico’s wildlife population? 

Week 2- Chico is ranked as the number 10 Art Town in America. How has Chico’s rich art culture influenced you? Has the town inspired you to create something of your own?  What is some of your favorite public art (murals, sculptures, mosaics)?

Week 3- Recreational activities abound in Chico. Whether you walk, bike or run, there is always something to do. There are places to go rock climbing, swimming and even fishing! Share your stories about your favorite recreational activities and where in Chico you enjoy doing them.

Week 4- Halloween is a time for scary and exciting fun. It is also a time for urban legends and spooky stories. Ever had a scary experience with the ghosts at The Senator or tried to find the underground tunnels of downtown Chico? Every town has their own urban legends and tales. Get into the spirit of Halloween and share yours!  

Rules

1. Literature tables will be set up and available for typing only on Wednesday and Saturday.
2. Please be conscious of those waiting to type their story.  A timer will be attached to the table.  If there is someone waiting, keep writing time between 3-5 minutes.  You can always come back later to finish.
3. A drop box will be available at each literary table.  Artists are encouraged to drop work into the box upon completion.  Stories will be collected at the end of each day for possible inclusion into a book that will be published and available at local businesses. 
4. Material will be screened for appropriateness.  While we encourage creativity, self-expression, honesty and artistry, content must be appropriate for public consumption.  While we would like to include everyone's stories, only some will be published in the book.
5. The typewriters being used are vintage and are not toys! Children under 12 must be supervised by a responsible adult during writing times.