Community briefs: June 17, 2009
Glenn theater group has ‘Alibis’ for June
Glenn County Theatre Company presents “Alibis” at 7 p.m. June 19, 20, 26 and 27 and 3 p.m. June 21 and 28 at Glenn County Theatre Company, 228 W. Laurel St., Willows. Doors open half hour before start time. Details: 934-4130.
Orland church offers summer Bible camp
SonRock: Kids Camp vacation Bible school is 9 a.m. to noon June 22 to 26 at First Baptist Church, 903 First St., Orland. Free. Details: 865-3403.
Adoption meeting held for potential parents
An adoption information meeting is at 7 p.m. June 22 at Adoptions Bureau office, 520 Cohasset Road, Suite 100, Chico. Homes needed for children ages 3 to 12, sibling groups and minority groups. Details: 895-6143.
Volunteers needed for Fourth of July band
Orland Town Band rehearsals for old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration are 7:30 p.m. June 23, 25, 30, and July 2 in the Orland High School band room, 101 Shasta St.. Instruments available. Details: 865-2731.
Youth author previews new book in Orland
Author ZooDoc will discuss his new juvenile/young adult book “War Star Rising! The Legend of Toucan Moon” from 5 to 7 p.m. June 25 at Orland library. Details: 865-1640.
Blues, Brews festival serving local favorites
The Blues and Brews Festival is from 4 to 7 p.m. June 27 at Willows Memorial Hall, 525 W. Sycamore St. Wine, beer and food samples, live entertainment, ducky derby, gun raffle and games. Tickets, $25, include a wine glass or beer stein. Proceeds benefit the Community Wish Foundation. Details: 934-8300.
Independence Day hosts tennis tourney
Orland Independence Day Tennis Tournament is July 4 and 5 at Vinsonhaler Park. Deadline to enter is July 1. Play times to be announced after deadline. Details: 865-2942.
Hamilton schools offer summer food program
Summer Food Service Program is 7:30 a.m. for breakfast and 11:15 a.m. for lunch through July 6 at Hamilton Elementary School, 277 Capay Ave., and Hamilton High School, Highway 32 and Canal Street.
Orland historical group offers camp
The Orland Historical and Cultural Society offers History Camp XV from 8 a.m. to noon July 6 to 10 at Alta Schmidt House Museum, corner of Yolo and Fourth streets, Orland. Must have completed third grade. Camp includes snacks, games, puzzles, hands-on activities, walks and field trips as they learn about Orland-area history. Cost is $15. Details: 865-9555.
Learn how to blog about your business
“Using Blogs to Grow Your Organization or Business” information event is noon July 8 at West Company Office at 420 W. Walker Street, Orland. Bring a computer with a network connection. Details: 865-7402.
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. Pre-register for screenings. Appointments limited. Details: 1-888-653-6441 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.
Hamilton High reunion planning begins soon
A Hamilton City High School reunion for the classes of 1982, 1983 and 1984 is Sept. 12. For information or to make planning suggestions, call 916-539-8426 or visit http://huhsclassreunion.myevent.com.
Senior sports offered at Orland Rec Center
The Orland Recreation Department hosts senior activities such as shuffleboard, bocce ball, croquet and horseshoes from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Orland Recreation Center, County Road 200. Fee is $10. Details: 865-1630.
