Community briefs: July 4, 2009
Shelby mini nationals return to Thunderhill
The 26th annual Nor Cal Shelby Mini Nationals return today and Sunday at Thunderhill Raceway Park, 5250 Highway 162, Willows. Admission for spectators is free. Details: 934-5588
Tennis tourney planned in Orland
Orland Independence Day tennis tournament is today and Sunday at Vinsonhaler Park. Details: 865-2942.
Orland historical group offers camp
The Orland Historical and Cultural Society offers History Camp XV from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday at Alta Schmidt House Museum, corner of Yolo and Fourth streets, Orland. Must have completed third grade. Cost is $15. Details: 865-9555.
Children’s center will offer sports physicals
Physicals for school sports will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 14 and July 21 at the Glenn Medical Center Children’s Center, 1144 W. Sycamore St., Willows. Cost is $10, with proceeds split between the Glenn Medical Foundation and the student’s school or club. Details: 934-4005.
Learn how to blog about your business
“Using Blogs to Grow Your Organization or Business” information event is at noon Wednesday at West Co. 420 W. Walker St., Orland. Bring a computer with a network connection. Details: 865-7402.
Free reverse-mortgage workshop in Orland
Seniors and their families are invited to a free workshop to learn about the pros and cons of reverse mortgages and related issues at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Carnegie Center, 913 Third St., Orland. Details: 953-8555.
Carnitas dinner aids WHS freshman sports
Willows High School freshman sports hosts a drive-through carnitas dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. July 15 at St. Monica’s Catholic Church, 1129 W. Wood St., Willows. Tickets, $10, available at Tri Counties Bank in Willows. Details: 330-2387 or 330-0373.
Class of 1979 reunion celebrates 30 years
Willows High School class of 1979 reunion begins at 6 p.m. July 11 at Old Highway 99 Steakhouse, 610 S. Tehama St., Willows. Contact information for classmates is still being sought. Details: 934-7313 or whs79@sbcglobal.net.
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. Details: 888-653-6441 or www.lifelinescreening.com.
Local basketball camp opens registration
North Valley Christian Schools basketball camp is July 27 to 31 at Verboom Ranch Gym, 1148 E. Walker St., Orland. Registration due July 10. Cost is $40 for sixth to eighth graders and $50 for ninth to 12th graders. Details: 865-4924, ext. 205.
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.
Workshop set on Glenn Co. economy
Economist David Gallo will present a workshop about Glenn County’s current market conditions and growth potential at 10 a.m. Aug. 27 at the Holiday Inn Express, 545 Humboldt Ave., Willows. Cost is $65; pre-registration is required. Sponsored by the Center for Economic Development at California State University, Chico. Details: 898-4598 or www.cedcal.com.
Splendor in the Valley benefits Glenn Med
Sixth annual Splendor in the Valley fundraiser for Glenn Medical Foundation is 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at Big W Ranch, 5919 County Road 25, Orland. $125 to attend. Reservations: 934-1881. Details: 934-5588, ext. 101, or dvodden@thunderhill.com.
Hamilton High reunion planning begins soon
A Hamilton City High School reunion for the classes of 1982, 1983 and 1984 is Sept. 12. Details or planning suggestions: 916-539-8426 or http://huhsclassreunion.myevent.com.
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.
Narcotics Anonymous has daily meetings
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.
Senior sports offered at Orland Rec Center
The Orland Recreation Department hosts senior activities such as shuffleboard, bocce ball, croquet and horseshoes from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Orland Recreation Center, County Road 200. Fee is $10. Details: 865-1630.
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 offer fun and food
Pinochle parties are at 1 p.m. Fridays at the Senior Nutrition Center in Willows. Details: 934-5793.
