Community Briefs: Jan. 19, 2013
Princeton group raising funds
The Princeton Community Eagles' ninth-annual raffle is under way. Items will be raffled off at the annual Princeton Fire Department Dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Princeton Portuguese Hall.
Tickets are $10 and available by calling Greg or Linda Hansen at 439-2475. Buyers do not need to be at the dinner to win.
The Princeton Community Eagles organization supports the education and athletic programs for all students in the Princeton Joint Unified School District. For more information, call 439-2475.
Gun show starts two-day run
The 25th annual US Gun Traders gun show opens its two-day run today, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., in the Main Exhibit Building at the Colusa County Fairgrounds in Colusa.
The event continues from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday.
Artist's reception slated Friday
A reception will be held from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday for Willows artist Vic Kronberg, who is well-known in the region for his watercolors.
The reception will be held at the Arts Council office, 430 Market St., Suite C., Colusa.
Watercolors featuring wildlife, old barns, landscapes and more will be on display.
Firefighters crab feed Jan. 26
The Kenny Frye Band will entertain the crowd at the annual Colusa Firefighters Steak, Crab Feed Dinner & Auction in the Main Exhibit Hall at the Colusa County Fairgrounds on Jan. 26.
The social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m., the auction at 7:30 p.m. and the dance at 9:30 p.m.
The cost is $40 before Jan. 17 and $45 after. Tickets are available at the city fire station at 750 Market St., or from any of the firefighters. They will be sold at the door as well. You must be at least 21 to attend.
For more information, call 458-7721.
Club to discuss rancher's book
The Colusa Book Club will be discussing "Windbreak: A Woman Rancher on the Northern Plains" by Linda Hasselstrom at its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 31 in the Morse Conference Room of the Colusa County Library in Colusa.
Some copies are available at the library or can be purchased on Amazon.
Little League seeking sponsors
The Colusa Little League is taking registration for sign sponsors at the ballpark.
A commitment card is required. For more information, call 682-2138.
