Community Briefs: October 21, 2009

Advocates for children to host bullying training

Community Advocates for Parents and Children will host a training on "Creating Bully Resistant Schools" with Hilda Graham, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, at the Colusa Indian Tribal Council Conference room, Highway 45, Colusa. Graham will conduct a similar training tonight at 6 p.m. in the Arbuckle Elementary School Cafeteria. For more information, call Caroline Roady at 458-7678.

General Plan workshops to wrap up

The Colusa County Department of Planning & Building, working with the DeNovo Planning Group, will hold the last of its visioning workshops on the county General Plan, from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at the Colusa Industrial Properties Conference Room, 100 Sunrise Blvd. Colusa and 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 4, at the Maxwell Veteran's Hall, 250 Oak St., Maxwell. For more information, contact Stephen Hackney at 458-0480.

Bible teacher to visit Colusa

Worship leader and Bible teacher Pat Wood from Calvary Chapel Rathdrum in Idaho will speak at Love of Calvary Church, 1600 Westcott Rd., Colusa, at 10 a.m. Oct. 25. The public is invited.

Luncheon benefits Colusa church

The semi-annual spaghetti luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the Trinity United Methodist Church, corner of 5th and Oak Streets, Colusa. Lunch includes spaghetti made with homemade sauce, salad, French bread and dessert. Cost $8 per person. Tickets available at the door or from TUMC members. Lunch served in Friendship Hall or take out using the drive through by entering the alley from 5th Street. Details: 458-4589.

Poinsettias for holidays help school libraries

Egling Middle School students will sell red poinsettia as a fundraiser to benefit the school libraries. Plants on sale beginning Oct. 27. The red poinsettias are florist quality and will arrive in 6 inch pots. Cost: $12. All orders are due Nov. 20. Plants will be ready for pickup between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. December 3-4 at Egling Middle School.

Sacred Heart dinner benefits church

The sacred Heart Parish Catholic annual bazaar and dinner will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 25, at the Legion Hall in Maxwell. A turkey dinner with all the trimmings will be served. Take out is available. Tickets are $10 for adults; $4 for children 4 to 10; age 3 and under are free. Tickets sold at the door or in advance by calling the church office 473-2432 or Jean Roper 438-2438. Event includes silent auction, country store, bake sale, kid's games, paddlewheel and raffles.

Spooky sausage, brew at Sac River Fire

Sacramento River Fire will host a Halloween fundraiser at the 235 Market St. station in Colusa from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 31. Firefighters will serve Spooky sausage, sauerkraut, bean, coleslaw and bread for a donation. No costumes required.

Book fair begins Halloween day

Burchfield Primary School with present "Destination Book Fair, Oct. 31- Nov. 6. "Early Bird" shopping from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 31. Anyone wearing a costume to purchase a book on Saturday will receive their purchase in a trick-or-treat bag with a treat. The book fair will continue from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 2. and again that evening. Donnie Crandell will perform his Magic Show in the cafeteria, free of charge for all, at 6 p.m. Following the performance, the book fair will be open until 8 p.m. The book fair will be open the following hours for the remainder of the week: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 3-6. Details: 458-5853.

Coats needed to keep kids warm

Impact Life in Colusa is accepting donations of new or gently used coats for those in need. Please drop off at one of these sites: Grimes Boy Scout Cabin from 11 a.m. to noon, Oct. 30; Family action Center, 812 King St., Arbuckle, from 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 2. Family Action Center 901 E. St., Williams from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 4. and Burchfield Primary school , 400 Fremont St., Colusa on Nov. 21. For more information call Impact Life thrift store at 458-5776.

Boogie down with line dancing in Colusa

The City of Colusa Parks and Community Services will offer a County Line Dancing course, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. each Sunday, Nov. 1 through Dec. 17. Instructor is Loraine Joy McBurney of Arbuckle. Classes will be held at City Hall in Colusa. Cost: $30.00 per person. Register before Oct. 28. Class is limited. Register at Colusa City Hall at 425 Webster Street or online at www.cityofcolusa.com.

Poinsettias for holidays help school libraries

Egling Middle School students will sell red poinsettia as a fundraiser to benefit the school libraries. Plants on sale beginning Oct. 27. The red poinsettias are florist quality and will arrive in 6 inch pots. Cost: $12. All orders are due Nov. 20. Plants will be ready for pickup between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. December 3-4 at Egling Middle School.

Dinner and bazaar in its 50th year

The Grimes Ladies Aid will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its annual Dinner and Bazaar, beginning at 5 p.m. Nov. 7, at Grand Island Elementary School in Grimes. Turkey dinner with all the trimmings will be served. The event will feature bazaar booths offering linens and crafts. The Country Store will offer home canned items, local produce, homemade candies, jellies and baked goods. Also a tradition; the ladies will raffle off a beautiful handmade quilt made by Beverly Thayer. Tickets are available at the door. Adults $10; children 6-13, $5 and children 5 and younger, free. For more information contact Evelyn Jansen at 437-2493.

Pheasant festival benefits church

Our Lady of Lourdes parish will host its annual Pheasant Festival, dinner and bazaar, from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Colusa County Fairgrounds. Dinner includes tri-tip, mashed potatoes, gravy, salad, vegetable, bread and beverage. Adults $14; children 10 and under $7. Silent auction, country store, door prizes and more. Tickets available at Our Lady of Lourdes school or parish office. Details: 458-8208 or 458-4170.

Colusa residents asked to rake leaves

Official leaf pickup does not begin in Colusa until the first part of November. Between now and November, Colusa officials urge citizens to rake fallen leaves in front of their homes and place them in their yard-waste container each week to avoid leaf buildup in drain culverts and driveway drains, so large amounts of standing water doesn't develop.

County looking to fill vacancy

The Colusa County Board of Supervisors is looking to fill two vacancies on the Colusa County Cemetery District. Anyone interested in applying or would like more information about the position can contact the clerk for the Board of Supervisors at 546 Jay Street, Colusa or call 458-0508. Online: cocolusa@countyofcolusa.org. Applications are also available on the Internet at www.colusacountyclerk.com.

E-waste has Williams disposal place

Recology and the city of Williams now offers free monthly drop off of electronic waste, such as TVs, electronics, household batteries, fluorescent tubes and computer waste, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the first Friday of every month at the city public works yard, 735 7th St. Williams. Limit 5 TVs or computers each visit. For more information, call 473-2519.

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.

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.