Community Briefs: Aug. 28, 2010

Farmers Market Dinner

Bring your lawn chairs and join the community for an evening in the park.

The Glenn County Certified Farmers Market will host a dinner and community block party beginning with a social hour at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 and live music at 7 on today at Library Park. Dinner will be served by Farwood Bar and Grill, and desserts by Alta Marie's Bakery, along with local wines and beverages.

Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at Farwood Bar and Grill, Umpqua Bank, the Chamber of Commerce, La Perla Tapatia, Farmers Insurance, Tri-Counties Bank, Alta Marie's Bakery, and Golden Hills Financial Services.

A Kid's Corner, featuring hot dogs, chips and a drink and games will be available for $5.

Become a citizen volunteer

Glenn County residents wishing to take the Police Citizens Academy have the opportunity to do so beginning Sept. 7. Classes will be held from 7-9 p.m. each Tuesday in the Community Social Room at Eskaton Kennedy Manor, 714 N. Humboldt Ave., Willows. The last class will be Dec. 14.

To qualify, participants must be at least 18 years of age, live or work in Glenn County and have no felony convictions. At the completion of the Academy, participants have the opportunity to join either the Willows or Orland Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS), if they desire.

Information may be picked up at either the Willows or Orland Police Department offices or you may contact Officer Trudi DeVoss at the Willows Police Department at 934-3456 or email to tdevoss@cityofwillows.org.

Amateur radio certification

Glenn Amateur Radio Society is celebrating their certification and affiliation with the American Radio Relay League with an open house from 6-8 p.m. at the Lutheran Hall, 735 Main St., Artois. There will be speakers, demonstrations, hors d'oeuvres and door prizes. For more information, contact John Hursey at 329-6713.