Community briefs: January 20, 2010

Learn about Alzheimer's

The Glenn Medical Center's Platinum Club will host their next meeting from 9:30-11 a.m. on Thursday. Becky Robinson from the Alzheimer's Association of Chico will be the guest speaker. A delicious and nutritious breakfast buffet will be served. Please RSVP to Deborah at 934-1881.

Support your local community

The Willows Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Willows Improvement League will have a kickoff meeting for the 3/50 Project at 7:30 a.m. at the Sugar Shop on Thursday. The 3/50 Project is to encourage people to shop local by spending their money in town and not traveling elsewhere. For more information, call the Chamber at 934-8150.

Reserve your homemade tamale pies

The Willows Monday Afternoon Club are holding their Tamale Pie Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday. Meals are $8 and proceeds help support the community and clubhouse, by reservation only. To order your meals, call 934-9104 and leave your name, phone number and number of meals.

Commodities distribution announced

Commodity distribution for Glenn County will be held on Thurs.; Willows, 1-2 p.m. at Opengate Christian Fellowship, 950 Laurel St.; Elk Creek, 11 a.m. to noon at the Elk Creek Grange, 411 Church St.; Stonyford, 10:30 - 11 a.m. at the Grange on Market St.

Honor past Honkers

The Willows High School basketball team will host Colusa at 7 p.m. this Friday, honoring all past Honker players and coaches. A reception at the Elks Lodge will follow the game. Please notify any team mates. For questions, call Darrell Schonaure at 865-4850.

Help a young boy in need

Landon Touvell is a six year old boy from Capay. Recently diagnosed with leukemia, a benefit tri-tip dinner is being held on from 5-7:30 p.m. this Friday at Capay Elementary School. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under and are available at Capay Elementary, Corning High, Hamilton City High and Orland Fitness. For more information, call Christine Engel at 624-2499.

Celebrate the winter waterfowl migration

The 11th annual Snow Goose Festival will be held in Chico, Jan 28-31. Over 50 field trips and workshops ranging out to six counties will be available, celebrating the winter waterfowl migration in the North Sacramento Valley. For details, a schedule or to make reservations, call 345-1865 or visit www.snowgoosefestival.org.