Community Briefs

Christmas Craft Fair
The Christmas Craft Fair, sponsored by the Willows Chamber of Commerce, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 6, at St. Monica's Parish Hall. The Christmas Light Parade, tree lighting ceremony and visit by Santa Claus will take place at 6 p.m., in downtown Willows. The Glenn Chorale Holiday Concert will follow at 7:30 p.m. at the Willows High School cafetorium.

Avenue of Lights
The fifth annual Avenue of Lights Holiday Drive-Through will run 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Dec. 12- 16, at the Glenn County Fairgrounds, Yolo and Woodward St., in Orland. More lights and displays than ever before. Tickets $5 per car. There is still time to sign up for individual, family, organization, business, school or church trees or displays. For more information, call 865-4590 for outdoor display or 865-4993 for indoor display.

Craft fair
The 33rd annual Orland Craft Fair is Nov. 29-30 at the Glenn County Fairgrounds, Orland. Hundreds of sellers in three buildings offering handcrafted gift and specialty food items. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 29; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 30. Free admission. Sponsored by the Orland Historical and Cultural Society. For more information, call 893-9218.

Lions Art Show
The Willows Lions Club is holding its annual Art Show and raffle from 1 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 14, at artist Vic Kronberg's studio at 6244 County Road 53 (just follow the signs heading west from Wal-Mart). The public is invited. Buffet is free. The winner of the raffle and the door prize can choose from any of the over 100 paintings displayed. For more information call 934-4072.

Tree Lighting
The Orland Knights of Colusa will host a tree lighting ceremony at 8 p.m., Dec. 2, at the Glenn County Fairgrounds. The event is free to the pubic. Christmas caroling will follow. For more information, call 865-5851.

KC Breakfast
The Orland Knights of Columbus will serve breakfast from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 7, at St. Dominic's Parish Hall. Breakfast includes pancakes, ham, eggs, milk, coffee and juice. Donation $4. Fore more information, call 865-5851.

A Night in Bethlehem
The Indian Valley Assembly of God will present "A Night in Bethlehem" at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Dec. 14, at the Stonyford Fire Hall. For more information, call 963-3470 or e-mail info@indianvalleyag.org.

Willows Shoot Hoop
The Willows Elks Lodge #1786 and Saint Monica's Council #2054 of the Knights of Columbus will sponsor their Hoop Shoot competitions, Dec. 13, at the Willows Intermediate School gym. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. and contests start at 9 a.m. All contestants must provide proof of age and parental consent to compete. For more information call 934-4797 or 934-4055.

Holiday Light Parade
The Willows Chamber of Commerce Holiday Light Parade will be held at 6 p.m. on Dec. 6. Line up at Sycamore and Enright St. Santa will light the community Christmas tree in the Bank of America parking lot after the parade a d listen to children's gift wishes. Applications are due Dec. 1. For more information call 934-8150.

Curves Food Drive
Curves of Orland is collecting food through November for the Orland Food Pantry's Christmas baskets. Curves is open 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 3:30p.m. to 7p.m., Monday through Friday, at 720 Fifth St. Canned goods, boxed foods and cereals, and other non-perishable food items such as beans and pasta are needed. Baby items (diapers, formula and baby food), soaps, shampoos, lotions and toilet paper are also welcomed. For more information call 865-7322.

Elks Crab Feed
The Willows Elks Lodge will host its annual crab feed, raffle and auction on Jan. 4 The day-long event will run from noon to 6 p.m. Tickets are available at the lodge or from Elks members. Proceeds benefit scholarship winners in Glenn and Colusa counties. For more information call 934-4797.

Adopt-A-Family
Families, service clubs, nonprofit groups and local businesses are needed as sponsors for the 18th annual Adopt-A-Family program. The program assists needy Glenn County children and seniors during the holiday season. The Adopt-A-Family event is set for Dec. 12. Sponsored by the Glenn County Human Resource Agency. For more information, call 934-1591 or email lpermann@hra.co.glenn.ca.us.

Christmas fair
Nonprofit organizations are invited to sign up for space at the Willows Christmas Faire on Dec. 6 at Willows Westside Mall. Cost is $5 per space. For more information, call 934-5813, 934-3996 or 934-7043.

Orland Pantry
The Orland Pantry is seeking non-perishable food donations for its Christmas basket program and has placed collection barrels in Orland at Bank of America, Umpqua Bank and Tri-Counties Bank. Orland Pantry serves residents of Orland, Capay and Hamilton City.

Babysitting program
Teens 13 to 17 may take a babysitting training program through Glenn County. The two-hour training session will allow them to be certified for CPR/First Aid.For information, call 1-800-394-2818 or 865-1118.

CPR/First Aid classes
The Glenn County Resource Referral and Payment Program is offering EMSA certified Health and Safety Courses and AHSI trainings. Call 1-800-394-2818 or 865-118.

Library open
Glenn County Lending Library is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for check out of books, toys and videos. The library is at 518 Monterey St. Orland. For more information call 865-1118.