Community Briefs: June 20, 2009

Junior lifesaving class available for 8 and up

Junior lifesaving class is from 8 a.m. to noon today at the Colusa swimming pool, 933 Parkhill St. For children age 8 and up. Sign-ups at City Hall, 425 Webster St. Cost is $50 for Colusa residents. Details: 458-5622 ext. 107 or 109.

Registration continues for Colusa area soccer

Youth Soccer sign ups are still be accepted for the YSYSL Colusa County area. Children must be 4-years-old by August 1. For more information, call 458-8538 or visit www.yubasuttersoccer.com.

Citizen info meeting   on future power lines

A citizens information meeting is at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Maxwell Inn, 81 Oak St., Maxwell, regarding a proposal to build power transmission lines in Colusa and Glenn counties. Details: 438-2026.

Evening of Christian fellowship planned

The Fire and Ice Christian fellowship event is at 7:30 p.m. June 27 at Balfour Park, 10th and Hall streets, Arbuckle. Poppy the Clown, music, children’s activities and food. Bring own chair or blanket. Details: 476-2515.

Summer Bible school offered for local youth

Vacation Bible school is from 9 to 11:45 a.m. weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon June 29 to July 3 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 511 Oak St., Colusa. Details: 458-4814 or 458-3179.

Organic community  garden for personal use

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.

Independence Day brings Colusa event

Colusa County Fourth of July celebration starts with a rubber duck race at 2 p.m., children’s activities and street booths open at 3 p.m., and fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. near Sacramento River Recreation Park, 10th and Main streets, Colusa. Details: 701-1541.

Arbuckle ribbon cutting for revitalization

Arbuckle Revitalization Committee and Farmers Market ribbon cutting is at 5 p.m. July 8, 309 Fifth St., Arbuckle. Details: 459-5525.

Colusa Parks offers walking program

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 produce fresh

The Arbuckle Certified Farmers Market is held every Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at LaVanche Hursh Community Park in downtown Arbuckle. Barbecue dinner 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.

Swimming lessons  offered to youth

Red Cross swim lessons are from 10 a.m. to noon, half an hour for each age group, through Friday and July 13 through 24 at the Colusa swimming pool, 933 Parkhill St. Sign up at City Hall, 425 Webster St. Cost is $35 for Colusa residents. Details: 458-5622 ext. 107 or ext. 109.

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.

Softball coaches meet to discuss season

A meeting for co-ed softball coaches is at 6 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 425 Webster St., Colusa. League Play begins Aug. 4. Details: 458-5622, ext. 109.