Community briefs: July 1, 2009

Volunteers needed for Fourth of July band

Orland Town Band rehearsal for old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Orland High School band room, 101 Shasta St. Instruments available. Details: 865-2731.

Orland chamber sets meeting for Aug. 5

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

Shelby mini nationals return to Thunderhill

The 26th annual Nor Cal Shelby Mini Nationals return Friday through Sunday at Thunderhill Raceway Park, 5250 Highway 162, Willows. Car show from 2:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at Sycamore Park. Willows Fire Department volunteers will serve a barbecue dinner; tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children. Admission for spectators at Thunderhill is free. Details: 934-5588

Tennis tourney planned in Orland

Orland Independence Day tennis tournament is Saturday and Sunday at Vinsonhaler Park. Details: 865-2942.

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.

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.

Volunteer training offered for advocates

Rape Crisis Intervention volunteer advocate training is Tuesday 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.

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. July 9 at Carnegie Center, 913 Third St., Orland. Space is limited. Details: 953-8555.

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.

 Carnitas dinner for 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, 1151 W. Wood St., Willows. Tickets, $10, available at Tri Counties Bank in Willows. Details: 330-2387 or 330-0373.

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.