Community briefs: June 13, 2009

Elks Lodge honors faithful stars, stripes

Willows Elks Lodge Americanism Project celebrates Flag Day at 1 p.m. Sunday at 150 S. Shasta St. Barbecue after ceremony; adults, $5, and children under 12, $2.50. RSVP at 934-4321.

Willows church offers summer Bible camp

Willows Christian Church’s vacation Bible school is 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday to June 19 at 200 S. Plumas St. Free. Details: 934-3490.

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.

Benefit sale planned for Bayliss library
Treasure and bake sale is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 19 and 20 at Bayliss Fire Hall, 2561 Road W. Donations accepted 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 17 and 18. Proceeds benefit Bayliss Library.

Glenn theater group has ‘Alibis’ for June
Glenn County Theatre Company presents “Alibis” at 7:30 p.m. June 19, 20, 26 and 27 and 2:30 p.m. June 20 and 27 at Glenn County Theatre Company, 228 W. Laurel St., Willows. Details: 934-4130.

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.

Three churches offer summer Bible school
Vacation Bible school is 9 to 11:30 a.m. June 22 to 26 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.

Orland church offers summer Bible camp
SonRock: Kids Camp vacation Bible school is 9 a.m. to noon June 22 to 26 at First Baptist Church, 903 First St., Orland. Free. Details: 865-3403.

Adoption meeting held for potential parents
An adoption information meeting is at 7 p.m. June 22 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.

Volunteers needed for Fourth of July band
Orland Town Band rehearsals for old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration are 7:30 p.m. June 23, 25, 30, and July 2 in the Orland High School band room, 101 Shasta St.. Instruments available. Details: 865-2731.

Blood donors needed for Willows drive
Willows blood drive is from 2 to 6 p.m. June 25 at St. Monica’s Catholic Church, McGoldrick Hall, 1129 W. Wood St. Free T-shirt. Details: 332-2706 or 866-82-5663.

Platinum Club receives speaker for seniors
Platinum Club meets at 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.

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.

Learn how to blog about your business
 “Using Blogs to Grow Your Organization or Business” information event is at noon July 8 at West Co., 420 W. Walker St., 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.

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.

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 thrice weekly
Women’s Step Study meets at noon Wednesdays and Saturdays and at 5:30 p.m. Mondays at 926 Sycamore St, Willows.

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.