Community Briefs: June 24, 2009

Citizen info meeting on future power lines

A citizens information meeting is at 6 p.m. today 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. Saturday at Balfour Park, 10th and Hall streets, Arbuckle. Bring own chair or blanket. Details: 476-2515.

Car wash raises money for soccer

Colusa County under-19 competitive soccer will hold a car wash from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Les Schwab Tire Center, 1108 Market St., Colusa. Business sponsorship is also needed. Details: 218-1210 or 701-2304.

Summer Bible school offered for local youth

Vacation Bible school is 10 a.m. to noon Monday to July 3 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 511 Oak St., Colusa for children entering second-sixth grades. This year’s theme is “Character Matters.” Details: 458-4814 or 458-3179.

Swimming lessons offered to youth

Red Cross swim lessons are from 10 a.m. to noon, half an hour for each age group, 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.

Colusa grief support offered monthly

McNary-Moore Funeral Service of Colusa sponsors a free grief support group at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Trinity United Methodist Church, 511 Oak St., Colusa. Details: 458-2111.

Registration continues for Colusa area soccer

Youth Soccer sign-ups are still being accepted for the Colusa County area. Children must be 4 years old by Aug. 1. Details: 458-8538 or www.yubasuttersoccer.com.

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.

Ribbon cutting for revitalization group

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  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 the 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  www.cityofcolusa.com.

Williams games, movie offered 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 at Williams Veterans Hall.