Pat Macias, Executive Director of the Museum of Northern California Art, was the speaker at the Chico Noon Exchange Club on July 1. Left to right are Club President Jacob Whigham and Pat Macias. MONCA makes art accessible and promotes awareness of Northern California artists through collections, exhibitions, and educational programs. It also provides children’s and veterans’ programs. MONCA is renovating another 9,000 square feet for a new multi-use auditorium in Chico. This is the revitalization of Memorial Hall; the new auditorium will expand exhibitions, art education programming, live performances, community events, and conferences. The Chico Noon Exchange Club meets every Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. at Canyon Oaks. Additional information can be found at chicoexchangeclub.org.