Community Briefs: February 20, 2013

Livestock meeting set for Friday

An education program related to the health and management of beef cattle and pasture will be held from 11 a.m. — 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Old 99 Steakhouse in Willows, 610 S. Tehama St., Willows.

The even is free but pre-registration is required, 527-3101.

The guest speaker is David Patterson from the University of Missouri, who will speak on selection and development of replacement heifers. Other topics discussed include bull performance, de-worming, and alternative feeds for cattle. Irrigated pasture irrigation efficiency and fertility will also be discussed.

The meeting is sponsored by the Glenn, Colusa, and Tehama County Cooperative Extensions, the Cattlemen's Association in Glenn-Colusa, and Tehama counties, Genex and Merial and Boehringer Ingelheim.

Lunch will be provided.

Bingo and beans slated

The Willows VFW Post 1770 will hold a bingo night at 5:30 p.m. Friday. Games start at 6:30 p.m. at the Willows Memorial Hall, 525 W. Sycamore St.

The Cantina will be open, with the Auxiliary serving hot dogs, beans, soda, coffee and tea.

For information, call Cling at 934-4912.

Volunteers sought for market

Glenn County Certified Farmers Market is seeking volunteers for advisory committee that helps organize, implement, and ensure the market is a fun destination for families and friends.

If you are a community member, vendor, partner, or want to contribute to helping better Glenn County, submit an application to participate to Glenn County Resource Conservation District, 132 N. Enright Ave., Suite C, Willows, or call 934-4601, Ext. 5

For more information, call Kandi Manhart at 934-4601, ext. 120 or send email to kandi.manhart@ca.nacdnet.net.