Community Briefs: June 10, 2009
Colusa action group to hold meeting
Colusa County Committee board of directors of Colusa-Glenn-Trinity Community Action Partnership meets 10 a.m. today at Colusa County Courthouse, 547 Market St., Suite 108, Colusa.
Proposed gas storage information at meeting
Central Valley Gas Storage open meetings are 6 p.m. today at Princeton High School and Thursday at Maxwell Inn, 81 Oak St. Information will be provided about the proposed natural gas storage facility to be built near Princeton.
Park series includes barbecues, concerts
A barbecues and concerts in the park series begins at 5 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Park, 10th and Market streets, Colusa. It runs every other Thursday until September. First week: Skyliners play swing and big band music and Colusa Rotary cooks. Details: 458-5622 ext. 101.
Dinner to help child with medical care
A spaghetti dinner and silent auction will be at 6 p.m. Friday at Charity Baptist Church, 2150 Wescot Road, Colusa. The event will raise money to help a little girl with Russell Silver Syndrome receive medical care back east. Tickets are available at the door: $5 for adults; $3, children. Details: 473-3369.
Red Cross to prepare for emergency
Introduction to the Red Cross begins at 9:30 a.m. Friday through the weekend at Williams Family Action Center, 901 E St., Williams. Event includes personal emergency preparedness and some first aid training. Details: 673-1460.
Colusa ‘Teen Night’ entertains for summer
A Teen Night program from 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays at the Colusa swimming pool, 933 Parkhill St., is open to ages 13 and older. Cost is $1. Sponsored by Colusa Parks and Community Services Department. Details: 458-5622, ext. 109.
Local country-singing competition opens
Louis Cairo’s restaurant country open-mic auditions for 103.1 FM are from 8 to 10 p.m. today at 558 Seventh St., Williams. Details: 473-5927.
Swim lessons offered for Colusa youth
Red Cross swim lessons are 10 a.m. to noon, half an hour each, Monday through June 26 and July 13 through 24 at Colusa City Swimming Pool, 933 Parkhill St. Sign up at City Hall, 425 Webster St., Colusa. Cost is $35 for Colusa residents, $43 for non-residents. Details: 458-5622 ext. 107 or ext. 109.
Golf pro gives tips at course open house
Arbuckle Golf Club’s open house is noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Free instructional clinics by golf professional Mike Davis. Details: 476-2470.
Summer Bible school offered for local youth
Vacation Bible school is 9 to 11:45 a.m. Sunday to June 19 at Colusa Assembly of God, 1747 Highway 20, Colusa. The theme is “Crocodile Dock, Where Fearless Kids Shine God’s Light.” Kindergarten to sixth grade. Details: 458-2585.
‘Golf’ tournament open to players
A two-month tournament for the card game Golf is 1 p.m. June 17 at the Williams Veterans Building, corner of Ninth and C streets. Inexperienced players welcome. Easy game to learn as you play. Prizes for top three players and lowest score. Details: 473-5956.
Junior lifesaving class available for 8 and up
Junior lifesaving classes for ages 8 and older are 10 a.m. to noon June 18 and 19 and 8 a.m. to noon June 20 at the Colusa Swimming Pool, 933 Parkhill St. Sign-up at City Hall, 425 Webster St. Cost is $50 for Colusa residents, $58 for non-residents. Details: 458-5622 ext. 107 or 109.
Citizen info meeting on future power lines
Citizens’ information meeting on TANC and WAPA is 6 p.m. June 24 at Maxwell Inn, 81 Oak St., regarding power transmission lines construction in Colusa and Glenn County. Details: 438-2026.
Evening of Christian fellowship planned
“Fire and Ice” is 7:30 p.m. June 27 at Balfour Park, 10th and Hall streets, Arbuckle. The evening of Christian fellowship includes Poppy the Clown, music, children’s activities and food. Bring own chair or blanket. Details: 476-2515.
Space available for use in organic 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. Details: 458-8284 or ourclub@frontiernet.net.
Colusa grief support offered every week
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. Details: 458-2111.
Colusa Parks offers 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. Details: 458-5622, ext. 109, or visit www.cityofcolusa.com.
Summer market keeps Arbuckle produce fresh
The Arbuckle Certified Farmers Market is from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at LaVanche Hursh Community Park in downtown Arbuckle. Barbecue dinners served.
Seniors play games weekly on Wednesday
Seniors are invited to join Colusa Parks and Community Service Department’s Senior Game Day at 1 p.m. Wednesdays at City Hall, 425 Webster St., Room 2. Details: 458-5622, ext. 109, or visit www.cityofcolusa.com.
Williams games, movie presented monthly
The Williams Community Center Association game day is from 1 to 4 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month. Movie day is at 1 p.m. the fourth Wednesday, both at Williams Veterans Hall.
