Community briefs: March 17, 2010

Youth football, cheer sign-ups today

Sign-ups for Orland Aztecs Youth Football and Cheerleading for children ages 6-14 will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. today and Thursday and again from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 20 at the Pizza Factory in Orland. Please bring a copy of child's birth certificate, current wallet-sized photo and insurance information. 13 and 14 year old children must present proof of being in the Eighth grade.

Cost to play is $125 plus mandatory sale of 50 raffle tickets. All veteran players who signed up at the Awards Banquet must attend sign-ups to fill out paperwork and pick up raffle tickets.

Learn about eye care with the Platinum Club

The Platinum Club for Glenn County Seniors will host their monthly meeting from 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday at the large conference room at Glenn Medical Center. Dr. Barthelow of North Valley Eye Care in Chico will discuss glaucoma, diabetes, cataracts and macular degeneration. Lunch will be served. Please call 934-1881 to RSVP.

Starting Over Strong (SOS)

Starting Over Strong is a non-profit organization that provides people access to information, forms and resources that address financial, social and legal barriers that discourage academic and professional success will hold a meeting from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Orland HRA Room 217.

Americana Corvette Club to host members meeting

The Americana Corvette Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Logan's Road House in Chico. The upcoming Mystery Run and bowling event will be discussed. All Corvette owners are invited. For more information call 345-1574 or visit www.americanacorvetteclub.org.

Feast at eighth annual Spaghetti fundraiser

North Valley Christian Schools will hold their eighth annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Open Gate Christian Fellowship, 950 W. Laurel St. in Willows. A featured auction item will be a Weatherby Vanguard 300 Magnum rifle. Tickets are $5 per person or $15 per family and may be purchased by calling the school at 865-4924 or from any student of Oak Tree Christian School or Providence Christian High School.

Support the Lions, support the community

The Hamilton City Lions Club hosts its 20th annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the Hamilton City Fire Station, First and Broadway Streets. An auction and raffle will also take place. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Take-out is also available.

Girls welcome at 'Our Time to Fly'

The third annual Soroptimist of Orland's "Our Time to Fly" will be from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Orland High School Multipurpose Room. The event is free to middle school girls of Glenn county. The program includes breakfast and lunch, and guest speakers discussing self confidence, skin care, self defense, domestic violence as well as games. For more info, contact Jolleen Whitsett at 865-1438 or Shirley Boracci at 865-2306.