Community Briefs: October 27, 2012

4-H bowl-a-thon today

Two sessions of the Glenn County 4-H Bowl-a-thon will be held Oct. 27 at Orland Bowl, 507 Monterey St., Orland. The first session will begin at 10 a.m. and the second at 12:30 p.m.

Door prizes will be given out throughout the day, as well as prizes for the team with the best name and the team with the best costumes during each session.

To register, call the Glenn County 4-H office at 865-1107 or stop by the office at 821 E. South St., Orland. Forms also available at Orland Bowl.

Train to run additional nights

The Glenn County Fair's annual Spook Train will run two additional nights this year, from 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. today and Wednesday.

Proceeds will be split between Trojan Boosters Club and the fairgrounds.

Tau Alpha to host bunco

The Tau Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will host bunco night, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and games starting at 6:30 sharp, Tuesday at St. Dominic's Parish Hall, 822 A St., Orland.

Advanced tickets are $10 and are available at Shakey Shingle Antiques on Fourth and Walker streets, Orland, or from any Tau Alpha member.

Tickets are $12 at the door.

Game prizes, door prizes, and refreshments will be available.

Proceeds benefit local charities and community needs.

For more information, call 865-1822 or 865-2993.

Fallen Rider poker run set

A fundraising motorcycle poker run will be begin at 10 a.m. Nov. 3 at Victory in Christ Community Church, 210 E. Walker St., Orland. Entry fee is $10.

Following the ride, participants will meet at Orland Bowl for an afternoon of bowling, $10.

Proceeds benefit Brian and Janell Wammack of Orland who were seriously injured in a motorcycle accident on Oct. 14.?