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First and Third Fridays, September through May

Pop-Up Playgroup & Storytime, 10 to 11 a.m. at the City of Colusa Auditorium, 425 Webster St., Colusa. First 5 Colusa will offer a free playgroup for families with children ages 0 to 5 featuring stories, crafts, activities and family time. A storytime and free book giveaway will be offered at the second playgroup each month. Upcoming dates are Sept. 4 and 18, Oct. 2 and 16, Nov. 6 and 20, Dec. 4 and 18, Feb. 5 and 19, March 5 and 19, April 2 and 16, and May 7 and 21. For information, call 530-458-5555.

Friday, Sept. 11

Senior Spread, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the second and fourth Fridays of each month at Trinity Friendship Hall, 511 Oak St., Colusa. A gathering for senior citizens, with lunch served at noon. Cost is $5, or $3 if you bring a dish to share.

Saturday, Sept. 12

Grandparents Day, 10 a.m. at the Donna Critchfield Demonstration Garden, 499 Margurite St., Williams. UC Master Gardeners of Colusa County will host grandparents and grandchildren for garden activities, including cutting fresh flower bouquets, picking peppers, touring landscape areas, taking home books and an educational iris exchange.

Monday, Sept. 14

Little Steps, Big Connections, 9 to 10 a.m. at C.D. Semple Park in Colusa. First 5 Colusa, the Colusa Recreation Department and Colusa County C.O.P.C. Family Resource Center will begin a biweekly walking group for parents and caregivers of children ages 0 to 5. Walks will be held on the second and fourth Mondays and include a stroller-friendly walk, information, activities and opportunities to connect with other families. For information, call 530-458-5555.

Tuesday, Sept. 15

Author Talk: Doug Aiken, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Colusa County Free Library, 738 Market St., Colusa. The Friends of the Colusa County Free Library will host author Doug Aiken for a discussion of “Race to Resurrection,” a World War II historical thriller. Information at www.colusafol.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 16

Old Colusa High School Meeting, 4 p.m., Colusa Unified School District Office auditorium, 400 Fremont St., Colusa. Community members will meet with a district subcommittee to discuss options and plans for the former Colusa High School property.

4-H New Volunteer Orientation, 6 p.m., Colusa Industrial Properties Conference Room. Colusa County 4-H will hold an orientation for new program volunteers.

Thursday, Sept. 17

Conversation with Council, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Rocco’s Bar and Grill. Williams Mayor Denise Conrado and Councilmember Ryan Codorniz will hold an open discussion about city issues. Attendees may bring questions, comments and concerns. Appetizers will be available with a no-host bar.

Saturday, Sept. 19

Grimes Community Cleanup, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grimes Branch Library parking lot, 240 Main St., Grimes. Colusa County and Recology will accept household, electronic and green waste at the free cleanup event. Supervisor Daurice Kalfsbeek-Smith will be available to answer questions about county programs and services. Free children’s books will be available while supplies last. Hazardous chemicals and certain construction materials will not be accepted.

WCCA FreeCycle, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Williams Community Center Association, 860 C St., Williams. Community members may bring unwanted items to give away and take other items home at no cost. Free tables are available by reservation. Setup begins at 8 a.m., and all remaining items must be picked up by noon. To reserve a table, call Toni at 707-235-5108.

Free Car Seat Check-Up, 9-11 a.m., Colusa County Fairgrounds, Colusa. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will check children’s car seats for proper installation and fit and provide safety tips for caregivers. The service is free. For information, call First 5 Colusa at 530-458-5555.

Sacramento Valley Museum 80 Plus Birthday Party, 11 a.m., Alumni Room, Sacramento Valley Museum, 1491 E St., Williams. Lunch served at noon. Free. RSVP: 530-473-2978.

Monday, Sept. 21

4-H Youth Leadership Workshop, 5 p.m., Colusa Industrial Properties Conference Room. Colusa County 4-H will hold a youth leadership workshop for program participants.

Wednesday, Sept. 23

Maxwell Commodity Distribution, 10 a.m. to noon at Maxwell Park and Recreation, 64 Oak St., Maxwell. The North State Food Bank Emergency Food Assistance Program will distribute commodities while supplies last. Information at 530-712-2600.

Thursday, Sept. 24

Colusa Commodity Distribution, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Colusa Scout Cabin, 901 Parkhill St., Colusa. The North State Food Bank Emergency Food Assistance Program will distribute commodities while supplies last. Information at 530-712-2600.

Williams Commodity Distribution, Noon to 1 p.m. at the Williams Family Action Center, 499 Marguerite St., Williams. The North State Food Bank Emergency Food Assistance Program will distribute commodities while supplies last. Information at 530-712-2600.

Friday, Sept. 25

Williams Paint Party, 5:30 p.m. at the Williams Community Center, 860 C St., Williams. Participants will create a sunset landscape painting. Cost is $30 per person and includes all painting supplies and refreshments. For reservations or questions, call 530-415-7047.

Senior Spread, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the second and fourth Fridays of each month at Trinity Friendship Hall, 511 Oak St., Colusa. A gathering for senior citizens, with lunch served at noon. Cost is $5, or $3 if you bring a dish to share.

Commodity Distribution, 11 a.m. to noon at the Grimes Scout Cabin, 15 S. Fourth St., Grimes. The North State Food Bank Emergency Food Assistance Program will distribute commodities while supplies last. Information at 530-712-2600.

Sunday, Sept. 27

250 Years of History, Quilts and the Women Who Made It, 1 to 2:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 642 Fifth St., Colusa. Quilt historian and collector Arlene Arnold will present a lecture featuring quilts made from 1770 to 2020. Admission is $10, available online or at the door. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Jan Pearson at 510-507-2225.

Colusa County Non-Profit Group Meetings

Current as of publication, please verify schedule with the organization, send updates to lloyd.green@mpg8.com

Colusa County Arts Council meets the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m., 151 Fifth St., in Colusa. Meetings are open to the public.

Colusa County Gun Owners meets the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at El Jaliscience Mexican Grill, 305 Fifth St., Arbuckle.

Colusa County Democratic Central Committee meets the first Monday of every odd numbered month. The next meeting will be held Sept. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at 400 Roberts Road, Colusa. Email colusacountydemocrats@gmail.com for more info.

Colusa GOP meet the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Colusa Assembly of God, 1747 Highway 20, Colusa. More info: colusacountygop@gmail.com.

Colusa County Veterans meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Colusa VFW Hall, 108 E. Main St., Colusa. For hall rental, call (530) 701-9413.

Colusa Masonic Association meets the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the lodge, 311 Fifth St., Colusa.

Colusa Rotary meets weekly at noon Tuesdays at Rocco’s Bar & Grill, 546 Market St., Colusa.

Friends of the Colusa County Library meets monthly on the second Monday at noon in the Morse Conference Room at the Colusa Library, 738 Market St., Colusa.

Garden Club of Colusa County meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Church, 642 Fifth St., Colusa.

Maxwell Legion Auxiliary meets the first Monday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Maxwell Legion Hall, 250 Oak St., Maxwell.

Pacific Flyway Quilters meets monthly on the third Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Colusa Masonic Hall, 311 Fifth St., Colusa.

Stagehands meet monthly on the second Monday of each month at 5:15 p.m. in the Stagehands Theater at the Colusa County Fairgrounds.

Ukulele Club – The Ukulele Club meets Mondays, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m at the Colusa County Arts Council, 151 5th St. Players of all levels are invited. For info, colusaukuleleclub@gmail.com