Community Briefs: May 2, 2009

Relay canceled

The Colusa Unified School District 24-hour relay set for today has been canceled and may be rescheduled for a later date. For information, call 458-5853 or e-mail rhicks@colusa.k12.ca.us.

Plant sale

The Garden Club of Colusa County will have its first annual plant sale today at Will S. Green Park, 901 Parkhill St., Colusa. Proceeds will be used to support community projects. For information, call Cynthia White at 458-2227.

Art show

The Colusa County Arts Council will have an exhibit of local artists from 1 to 4 p.m. today at Will S. Green Park, Colusa Senior Center Boy Scout Cabin, 901 Parkhill St., Colusa. For information, call 458-3062 or 458-5480.

Carnitas feed

Colusa High School Grad Night 2009 will have a carnitas feed from 5 to 7 p.m. today in Colusa High School cafeteria, 901 Colusa Ave., to raise money for a safe and sober graduation. Dinner includes carnitas, tortillas, rice, beans and salsa. $10 a plate. Tickets available in advance at 458-5395 or at the door.

Neighborhood sale

Valley Ranch CCRs Review Board Association hosts its fifth annual neighborhood yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. Take E Street to Vann in Williams. For information, call 473-2610.

Wine and art

Colusa County Friends of the Library and Arts Council will host a wine tasting, art show and silent auction fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. today in the Senior Center at Will S. Green Park, 901 Parkhill St., Colusa. Tickets are $15 at Colusa County Library, The Bookworm Bookstore and Friends and Council members. A souvenir wine glass, door prize entry and light snacks will be provided. For information, call 458-7671.

Colusa Stock

Six bands will perform at 11 a.m. today at the Colusa County Fairgrounds in a “Colusa Stock” concert to benefit Colusa Unified School District’s music program. Cost is $8 at the door or $5 with a student ASB card. Various performances from the Colusa High School band, choir and jazz bands. Children’s activities, barbecue, raffle prizes, and silent auction. For information or tickets, call 519-2766.

Cinco de Mayo

The second annual Family Cinco de Mayo event is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Park, corner of Market and 10th streets, Colusa. Included will be live entertainment, jump houses and vendors. Sponsored by Colusa County Behavioral Health Department.

Fiesta and Cook-off

The annual Spring Fiesta and Carnitas and Salsa Cook-off is from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at Balfour Park, 10th and Hall Streets, Arbuckle. The event includes children's activities, live entertainment and refreshments. Meal tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12. Sponsored by the Arbuckle Revitalization Committee.

Volunteer nominations

Nominations for outstanding volunteers in Colusa County are being accepted until Friday for the Colusa-Glenn-Trinity Community Action Partnership. For a nomination form and requirements, contact Sandi Moore at 934-1470 or smoore@hra.co.glenn.ca.us.

AARP driving course

An AARP Driver’s Safety renewal course will be from noon to 4:30 p.m. May 9 at Colusa Industrial Properties Conference Room, 100 Sunrise Blvd., Colusa. It is for people who have taken the course in the last four years. Cost is $14; $2 discount for AARP members. Course materials and a certificate of completion included. Space is limited to 25. For information, call 458-2227.

Quilt show

Pacific Flyway Quilters quilt show will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 9 at Festival Hall, Colusa County Fairgrounds. The one-day show will feature local quilts and quilting venders. Entry is $6. To display a quilt, call 458-4098.

Arbuckle dinner

The Distinguised Dozen Dinner for the top six seniors and top six juniors at Pierce High School will be at 7 p.m. May 11 at Arbuckle Golf Club, 5918 Hillgate Road. For information, call 476-2522.

Spring concert

Colusa Music Program’s annual band and choir spring concert is at 7 p.m. May 12 on the lawn outside the Colusa Community Theater, 10th and Webster streets. Fifth and sixth grade, junior high and high school bands will perform, along with jazz bands and choirs. Free admission. For information, call 458-7631.

Nickels Field Day

The 32nd annual Nickels Field Day will be May 15 at Nickels Soil Lab, 6500 Marine Ave., Arbuckle. Topics include drought irrigation management, new options for NOW control, efficient nitrogen fertilizer management, organic almond production practices and others. For information or registration, call 458-0570 or e-mail jpedstrom@ucdavis.edu.

Clay shoot

A sporting clay shoot will be from 9 to 11 a.m., with registration from 8 to 9 a.m. May 16 at Clear Creek Sports Club, behind Rolling Hills Casino 2655 Barham Ave., Corning. $80 per shooter, includes 100 targets, California Deer Association membership, catered lunch and T-shirt. Limited to 100 people. For registration or information, call 530-519-4902.

Civil War Days

Colusa Civil War Days will present a living history experience 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 16 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 17. Mock battles will be at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday. $5 admission. Colusa County Fairgrounds, 1303 10th St., Colusa.

Walk, jog, move

The second annual District Dash is May 23 in Williams. There will be a free “kid's challenge” for children 9 and under starting at 8 a.m., followed by a 1-mile, 5K and 10 K run/walk at 8:15 a.m. All events start at Williams Middle School, 260 11th St. Entry fee is $20, which includes a T-shirt, or $10 without a T-shirt. For details and entry forms, call 864-4262 or 473-2592.

Swim team

The Colusa ‘Cuda Swim Team is now registering swimmers for our 2009 season, open to all swimmers ages 5 through 18. Deadline is May 29 and season runs June 1 to Aug. 2. For information, call 458-3107 or 458-8211.

Arbuckle market

The Arbuckle Certified Farmers Market begins its second season from 5 to 8 p.m. June 3 at LaVanche Hursh Community Park in downtown Arbuckle. Local produce, baked goods and handmade crafts will be featured. For vendor applications or information, call 476-3799 or e-mail farmersmarket@arbucklerevitalization.org.

Hunting class

A free hunter safety class will be at 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 6 and 7 at Arbuckle Club House, 1630 Ohm Road. Lunch in provided. Limited to 30 students. For information, call 458-5044 or 458-3014.

Summer camp

Healthy Living Inc.’s Summer Camp for ages 5 to 15 will be from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday June 8 to Aug. 13 at the Colusa Tennis and Swim Club. Extended hours and three-day per week and five-day per week rates are available. For information, call 458-8284 or e-mail ourclub@frontiernet.net.

Colusa market

Colusa farmers market open at 5 p.m. June 14 at Memorial Park, 10th and Market streets in Colusa, and will continue every other Thursday until September. Fo information, call 458-5622 ext. 101.

Community garden

The Healthy Living Inc. community organic garden has space available at the Colusa Tennis and Swim Club. Plots are 12 square feet and 30 square feet. For information, call 458-8284 or e-mail ourclub@frontiernet.net.

Grief support

McNary-Moore Funeral Service of Colusa sponsors a free grief support group at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Methodist Church Friendship Hall, 511 Oak St., Colusa. For information, call 458-2111.

Soccer signups

Yuba Sutter Youth Soccer Signups are 6 to 8 p.m. May 13 and 14 at Egling Middle School cafeteria, 813 Webster St. New players must provide copy of their birth certificate. Children must be at least 4 years old before August 1, 2009 to register. Fee is $70 each for first two players in a family and additional players are $50 each,  not including uniform. Coaches also needed. Games are Sept. 12 through November. For information, call 458-8538.

Senior walking

The Colusa Parks and Community Service Department offers a weekly senior walking program at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at City Hall, 425 Webster St. For information, call 458-5622, ext. 109, or visit www.cityofcolusa.com.

Senior game day

Seniors are invited to join Colusa Parks and Community Services’ Senior Game Day at 1 p.m. Wednesdays at City Hall, 425 Webster St., Room 2. For information, call 458-5622, ext. 109, or visit www.cityofcolusa.com.

Game days in Williams

The Williams Community Center Association game day is from 1 to 4 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month and movie day is at 1 p.m. the fourth Wednesday at the Williams Veterans Hall.