Community Briefs: February 13, 2010

Quilter's guild workshops available

The Pacific Flyway Quilter's will host guest speaker Linda Ballard on Feb. 17 and 18. Held at the Masonic Hall in Colusa, quilters must register in advance of the workshop; cost is $35. For more information, call Jan Highman at 458-4144; Arlene Arnold at 458-7597 or Stephanie Quintana at 458-2875.

Learn to knit

The City of Colusa will offer a knitting class taught by Frankie Forney and Sue Nicoletti from 1-4 p.m. on Feb. 18 at the City Hall Conference Room. The cost of the class is $15. Class will include instruction on Casting On, Purl and Garter Stitches, along with Continental and English methods. Contact Sandy at 458-5622 ext. 109 or Lani at 458-5622 ext. 101 for more information.

Submit your theme Maxwell Rodeo

The 80th Annual Maxwell Rodeo Theme Contest entry forms are now available. Pick one up at the MHS District Office, Maxwell Elementary School, Maxwell Market, Post Office or the Chevron Station in Maxwell. Deadline to turn in your completed Theme Entry form into one of the rodeo boxes is Feb. 19. A $25 cash prize will be awarded to the chosen theme.

Firefighting made fun

The Fire Management Staff at Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge will hold a number of fun activities related to the field of firefighting, with children as the main focus. These programs will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Feb. 20 and April 17. It is great for Boy and Girl Scout groups and young people between grades 3-6. To sign up, call 934-2801.

Dine with the Historical Society

Mike Hubbartt will be the featured speaker at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the Colusi County Historical Society will hold their catered lunch at noon on Feb. 20 at the Trinity Methodist Church Friendship Hall, 511 Oak St., Colusa; the cost is $15.

RSVP by mailing check by to Colusi County Historical Society, P.O. Box 643, Willows, CA 95988.

Enjoy the best chicken in town

The community is invited to a the annual Arbuckle United Methodist Church chicken/ham dinner from 5-7 p.m. on Feb. 21 at the Arbuckle Fire Hall. Tickets are $10 and children 4-12 years are $4. A quilt raffle as well as well as children's activities will also be available. Tickets are available from any member of the congregation and will also be available at the door.

Sign up your mighty mite for T-Ball

Colusa Parks and Community Services Department is taking sign-ups for the 2010 Mighty Mite T-Ball season for girls and boys born between 2003 and 2005. Registration is $25 for city residents and $33 for non-city residents.

The last day to sign up is Feb. 26. Coaches are also needed. Forms are available at Colusa City Hall, 425 Webster St. For more information, call Sandy at 458-5622, ext. 109 or Lani at 458-5622 ext. 101.