Community briefs: June 20, 2009

Benefit sale planned for Bayliss library

Treasure and bake sale is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Bayliss Fire Hall, 2561 Road W. Proceeds benefit Bayliss Library.

Glenn theater group has ‘Alibis’ for June

Glenn County Theatre Company presents “Alibis” at 7 p.m. today, June 26 -27 and 3 p.m. June 21 and 28 at Glenn County Theatre Company, 228 W. Laurel St., Willows. Doors open half hour before start time. Details: 934-4130.

Three churches offer summer Bible school

Vacation Bible school is 9-11:30 a.m. starting Monday at United Methodist Church, 534 N. Shasta St., Willows. Sponsored by First Lutheran Church, United Methodist Church and First Baptist Church of Willows. Details: 934-5060.

Father’s Day breakfast served at Elks Lodge

Elks Lodge Father’s Day breakfast is 8 to 11 a.m. June 21 at 150 S. Shasta St., Willows. RSVP: 934-4321.

Adoption meeting held for potential parents

An adoption information meeting is at 7 p.m. Monday at Adoptions Bureau office, 520 Cohasset Road, Suite 100, Chico. Homes needed for children ages 3 to 12, sibling groups and minority groups. Details: 895-6143.

Blood donors needed for Willows drive

Willows blood drive is from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday at St. Monica’s Catholic Church, McGoldrick Hall, 1129 W. Wood St. Free T-shirt. Details: 332-2706 or 866-82-5663.

Blues, Brews festival serving local favorites

The Blues and Brews Festival is from 4 to 7 p.m. June 27 at Willows Memorial Hall, 525 W. Sycamore St. Wine, beer and food samples, live entertainment, ducky derby, gun raffle and games. Tickets, $25, include a wine glass or beer stein. Proceeds benefit the Community Wish Foundation. Details: 934-8300.

Free sports physicals given to WHS players

Free sports physicals are at 6:30 p.m. June 30 at the Willows High School cafeteria, 203 N. Murdock Ave. Parents must sign physical form. Details: 934-8700.

Volunteer training offered for counseling

Rape Crisis Intervention volunteer advocate training is July 7-Aug. 1 in Chico. Training is 55 hours and volunteers provide services for Glenn and Tehama counties. Details: 891-1331.

Learn how to blog about your business

 “Using Blogs to Grow Your Organization or Business” information event is at noon July 8 at West Company Office at 420 W. Walker Street, Orland. Bring a computer with a network connection. Details: 865-7402.

Class of 1989 reunion celebrates 20 years

Willows High School class of 1989 reunion begins at 6 p.m. July 18 at Old Highway 99 Steakhouse, 610 S. Tehama St., Willows. Meet and greet with live entertainment is at 8 p.m. July 17 at Long Way Home Saloon, 222 W. Walnut St., Willows. Details: 586-1464 or 985-634-6124.

Summer program keeps kids reading

Willows library summer reading program is 10 a.m. to noon for ages 12 and under and 1 to 3 p.m. for ages 12 to 18, Tuesdays through July 21. Details: 934-5156.

Health event to give scheduled screenings

A preventative health event is planned July 23 at Orland Memorial Hall provided by Life Line Screening. Register for a stroke, vascular disease, osteoporosis and heart rhythm package for $149. Pre-register for screenings. Appointments limited. Details: 1-888-653-6441 or www.lifelinescreening.com.

Platinum receives speaker for seniors

Platinum Club meets 9:30 a.m. June 25 at Glenn Medical Center’s conference room, 1133 W. Sycamore St. Speaker is Garrett Cox, Territory Manager for ResponseLINK. RSVP: 934-1881.

WHS Class of 1974 looking for classmates

The 35th reunion of the Willows High School class of 1974 is Aug. 8. Classmate information needed. Details: 934-7815.

Friday night cinema playing at local church
Quality studio and Christian films are shown at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays at First Southern Baptist Church, 112 N. Yolo St., Willows. Details: 934-4716.

Daily meetings for Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. every day at 926 W. Sycamore St., Willows. Thursday is Spanish speaking. Women’s Step Study meets at 5:30 p.m.

Willows Al-Anon meets Wednesdays
Al-Anon, a support group for families and friends of alcoholics, meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at United Methodist Church, 544 N. Shasta, Willows.

Pinochle Fridays provide fun and food
Pinochle parties are at 1 p.m. Fridays at the Senior Nutrition Center in Willows. Details: 934-5793.