Community Briefs

Band-Choir fundraiser
A pizza and bake sale fundraiser will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, at Round Table Pizza, in Willows. Twenty percent of food orders will go toward Willows Music Boosters for support of the band at Willows Intermediate School and the band and choir at Willows High School. For more information, call 934-3577 or 934-2084.

Fundraiser benefits
Nutrition Center Sani Food Market is sponsoring a hot dog fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Dec. 4 and 5, to benefit the Glenn County Senior Nutrition Center. Proceeds will go to the Willows Nutrition Site's home meal delivery program. Price is $1 or donation. For information, call 680-1825.

Glenn Chorale
Christmas Concerts The 40 voices of The Glenn Chorale will join in song for two concert performances to usher in the holiday season. The Chorale will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 6, at the Willows High School Cafetorium and 3 p.m. on Dec. 7, at Orland Memorial Hall. Refreshments will be served at both performances. Tickets are now on sale for $6for adults. Children under 12 are admitted free of charge. Tickets may be purchased from any Glenn Chorale member or by calling 865-7261.

A Night in Bethlehem
The Indian Valley Assembly of God will present "A Night in Bethlehem" at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Dec. 14, at the Stonyford Fire Hall. For more information, call 963-3470 or e-mail info@indianvalleyag.org.

Christmas Craft Fair
The Christmas Craft Fair, sponsored by the Willows Chamber of Commerce, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 6, at St. Monica's Parish Hall. The Christmas Light Parade, tree lighting ceremony and visit by Santa Claus will take place at 6 p.m., in downtown Willows. The Glenn Chorale Holiday Concert will follow at 7:30 p.m. at the Willows High School cafetorium.

Blood Drive
BloodSource will host a blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 11, at McGoldrick Hall, St. Monica's Catholic Church, 1129 West Wood St. Willows. Donate blood and receive a gift. Drink plenty of Fluids. ID required. For more information about donating blood, call 1-866-82BLOOD.

Avenue of Lights
The fifth annual Avenue of Lights Holiday Drive-Through will run 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Dec. 12-16, at the Glenn County Fairgrounds, Yolo and Woodward St., in Orland. More lights and displays than ever before. Tickets $5 per car. There is still time to sign up for individual, family, organization, business, school or church trees or displays. For more information, call 865-4590 for outdoor display or 865-4993 for indoor display.

Craft fair
The 33rd annual Orland Craft Fair is Nov. 29-30 at the Glenn County Fairgrounds, Orland. Hundreds of sellers in three buildings offering handcrafted gift and specialty food items. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 29; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 30. Free admission. Sponsored by the Orland Historical and Cultural Society. For more information, call 893-9218.

Lions Art Show
The Willows Lions Club is holding its annual Art Show and raffle from 1 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 14, at artist Vic Kronberg's studio at 6244 County Road 53 (just follow the signs heading west from Wal-Mart). The public is invited. Buffet is free. The winner of the raffle and the door prize can choose from any of the over 100 paintings displayed. For more information call 934-4072.

Tree Lighting
The Orland Knights of Colusa will host a tree lighting ceremony at 8 p.m., Dec. 2, at the Glenn County Fairgrounds. The event is free to the pubic. Christmas caroling will follow. For more information, call 865-5851.

KC Breakfast
The Orland Knights of Columbus will serve breakfast from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 7, at St. Dominic's Parish Hall. Breakfast includes pancakes, ham, eggs, milk, coffee and juice. Donation $4. Fore more information, call 865-5851.

Willows Shoot Hoop
The Willows Elks Lodge #1786 and Saint Monica's Council #2054 of the Knights of Columbus will sponsor their Hoop Shoot competitions, Dec. 13, at the Willows Intermediate School gym. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. and contests start at 9 a.m. All contestants must provide proof of age and parental consent to compete. For more information call 934-4797 or 934-4055.

Holiday Light Parade
The Willows Chamber of Commerce Holiday Light Parade will be held at 6 p.m. on Dec. 6. Line up at Sycamore and Enright St. Santa will light the community Christmas tree in the Bank of America parking lot after the parade and listen to children's gift wishes. Applications are due Dec. 1. For more information call 934-8150.

Curves Food Drive
Curves of Orland is collecting food through November for the Orland Food Pantry's Christmas baskets. Curves is open 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 3:30p.m. to 7p.m., Monday through Friday, at 720 Fifth St. Canned goods, boxed foods and cereals, and other non-perishable food items such as beans and pasta are needed. Baby items (diapers, formula and baby food), soaps, shampoos, lotions and toilet paper are also welcomed. For more information call 865-7322.

Elks Crab Feed
The Willows Elks Lodge will host its annual crab feed, raffle and auction on Jan. 4 The day-long event will run from noon to 6 p.m. Tickets are available at the lodge or from Elks members. Proceeds benefit scholarship winners in Glenn and Colusa counties.