Community Briefs: September 23, 2009

Swing for Life tees off Friday

Colusa Regional Medical Center will host its 18th annual "Swing for Life" golf tournament on Friday. Proceeds are used toward recruitment of a specialty physician. The tournament is a scramble, with hors d'oeuvres and raffle following. Details: 237-7765, 682-9795 or 713-5288.

PTO rummage sale benefits school

The Burchfield Primary School Parent Teacher Organization rummage sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, at Burchfield Primary School. Details: 458-5853.

Farmers Market to wind down in Colusa

Only one week left for the Colusa Certified Farmers Market, held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, at the Colusa Business & Visitor Center, 2963 Davison Court. Colusa (Industrial Properties off Highway 20.) Barbecue dinner served. Details: 458-5955.

Flu shots available to public

Seasonal flu shots available will be available to the public from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday at Colusa County Fairgrounds. This is a drive-thru clinic. Seasonal influenza shots are to senior citizens, high risk and general public at no cost. H1N1 vaccinations will be scheduled for a later date. Details: Colusa County Health Department at 458-0380. Flu shots will also be give from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, at the Maxwell Elementary School multipurpose room; 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sept. 30, Williams Public Library ; 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 7, Grimes Public Library; 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 8, Arbuckle Fire Hall.

Safe Haven to perform for youth

Safe Haven will give a free performance 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at New Life Christian Center, 218 8th Street, Williams. Doors will open at 6:40 p.m. Safe Haven is from Chandler, Arizona and will be performing at the Rock of Ages Festival on Oct. 3 in Calistoga. This is a free youth event but all ages are welcome to attend. Details: 788-3394.

Free job training for a career in health care

Free training is now available online to adults and high school students in the Colusa area. The first class, the Medical Careers Exploratory Course, starts Oct. 1. It covers the basics of health care and prepares students for more advanced courses. Space is limited. Register online at www.sacrop.org.

Rummage sale to fund charitable events

Omega Nu will hold a rummage sale fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 4, at the Sacramento River Fire Station, 235 Market St., Colusa.

Firefighters host family fun event

The Colusa Firefighters Association Demolition Derby will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 17, at the Colusa Fairgrounds. Gates open at 5 p.m. Admission is $15 adult $7 child. Tickets are available at 750 Market St. in Colusa. Details: 458-7721.

Crafters kick off holiday season in Arbuckle

The 7th annual Holiday Crafter's Showplace will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Arbuckle Methodist Church, 9th and Pendleton Streets. New and seasoned vendors to participate. Lunch available.

Walk for life, breast cancer awareness

The third annual Breast Cancer Fund Walk will begin at 10 a.m. Oct. 10 from Memorial Park, Market St. and 10th, in Colusa. Sign-up begins at 9 a.m. Entertainment and fun immediately following. Walk is free, but donations are accepted. Details: 458-2111.

Rummage sale benefits church

The Church of the Annunciation in Williams will host its annul rummage sale from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 and Oct. 2 and from 8:30 a.m. until noon on Oct. 3, at the Williams Veterans Hall, Ninth and C Streets, Williams.

Mature drivers can brush up skills

The City of Colusa Parks and Community Services Department will offer the Mature Drivers Class, from 8:15 to 4:45 p.m., Oct. 24, in the conference room at City Hall, 425 Webster Street in Colusa, with an hour break for lunch. Cost is $15. People completing the class are eligible to receive a discount up to 15% on their auto insurance. This Certificate is valid for three years. Space is limited to 20 participants. Register by Oct. 19 at city hall. Details: 458-5622 ext. 109.

Car show, barbecue helps revitalize Arbuckle

The annual Arbuckle Revitalization Committee car show and depot barbecue will be held Oct. 25 in downtown Arbuckle. Biggest event of the year. Lots of cars, vendors, entertainment and food.

Yoga and meditation class offered

A yoga and meditation class will be held Saturday mornings from 10:30 to 11:50 a.m. starting Oct. 17. Class will be held at city hall auditorium for 4 weeks. The cost is $50. Beginners welcome. Details: 458-5622 ext. 109.

Adults wanted to play volleyball

Adult Coed Volleyball will be held on Monday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. at Egling Middle School Oct. 5 — Nov. 9. Cost will be $3 per night. Drop ins welcome. Details: 458-5622 ext. 109 for more information.

Soroptimist looking for members

Soroptimist International of Colusa County is inviting anyone interested in learning about or becoming a member of Soroptimist to come to an introduction to Soroptimist meeting at noon, Thursday at the Morse Conference room in Colusa. Details: 218-8399.

Colusa Cowboys to play at home

Like youth football? The public is invited to come out and watch Colusa Cowboys while at home. Home games are played at Colusa High School against Wheatland, Oct. 10; and Yuba City, Oct. 17. Mighty Mites play at 8:45 a.m.; Jr. Peewee play at 10 a.m.; Peewee play at noon; Jr. Midget play at 2 p.m.; and Midgets play at 4 p.m.

Seniors invited to enjoy lunch

Senior citizens meet for lunch at noon, Monday through Thursday, at the Senior Center, 901 Parkhill St., Colusa. Suggested donations are $3 for seniors 60 and over and $4 for non-seniors. Reservations required. Details: 458-0380.

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.

Colusa offers senior 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.

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.

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