Community briefs: June 24, 2009

Glenn theater group has ‘Alibis’ for June

“Alibis” will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at the Glenn County Theatre Co., 228 W. Laurel St., Willows. Details: 934-4130.

Volunteers needed for Fourth of July band

Orland Town Band rehearsals for old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Tuesday 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. Thursday at St. Monica’s Catholic Church, McGoldrick Hall, 1129 W. Wood St. Free T-shirt. Details: 332-2706.

Youth author previews new book in Orland

Author ZooDoc will discuss his new juvenile/young adult book “War Star Rising! The Legend of Toucan Moon” from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Orland Library. Details: 865-1640.

Platinum Club sets speaker for seniors

The Platinum Club meets at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Glenn Medical Center conference room, 1133 W. Sycamore St., Willows. Speaker is Garrett Cox, territory manager for ResponseLINK. Details: 934-1881.

Blues, Brews festival serving local favorites

The Blues and Brews Festival is from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday 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. Tuesday at the Willows High School cafeteria, 203 N. Murdock Ave. Parents must sign physical form. Details: 934-8700.

Shelby nationals return to Thunderhill

The 26th annual Nor Cal Shelby Mini Nationals return July 3-5 at Thunderhill Raceway Park, 5250 Highway 162, Willows. More than 200 Northern California Shelby Club members, family and friends are expected to attend. The popular-vote car show from 2:30 to 7 p.m. July 3 at Sycamore Park is open to locals with Ford-powered cars. Willows Fire Department volunteers will serve a barbecue dinner; tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children. July 4 and 5 will be filled with on-track activity at Thunderhill; admission for spectators is free. Details: 934-5588

Orland chamber sets meeting for Aug. 5

The July 1 general meeting of the Orland Chamber of Commerce has been cancelled. The next meeting is set Aug. 5 at the Berry Patch. Details: 865-2311.

Tennis tourney planned in Orland

Orland Independence Day tennis tournament is July 4 and 5 at Vinsonhaler Park. Deadline to enter is July 1. Play times to be announced after deadline. Details: 865-2942.

Hamilton schools offer summer food program

Summer food service program is 7:30 a.m. for breakfast and 11:15 a.m. for lunch through July 6 at Hamilton Elementary School, 277 Capay Ave., and Hamilton High School, Highway 32 and Canal Street.

Orland historical group offers camp

The Orland Historical and Cultural Society offers History Camp XV from 8 a.m. to noon July 6 to 10 at Alta Schmidt House Museum, corner of Yolo and Fourth streets, Orland. Must have completed third grade. Cost is $15. Details: 865-9555.

Volunteer training offered for counseling

Rape Crisis Intervention volunteer advocate training is July 7 to Aug. 1 in Chico. 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 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.

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 on Glenn County’s current market conditions and growth potential at 10 a.m. Aug. 27 at the Holiday Inn Express, 545 Humboldt Ave., Willows. The workshop costs $65, and 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.

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.

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 provide fun and food

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