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Events are typically published within two weeks of their scheduled date, as space allows.
Oct. 23 through Nov. 1
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, The Stagehands will present the comedy by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen at the Colusa County Fairgrounds, entering through the Ninth Street gate. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children. The production is directed by Jeff Graham.
Friday, Oct. 23
Food Commodity Distribution, 11 a.m. to noon at Grimes Scout Cabin, 15 S. Fourth St., Grimes. The North State Food Bank will distribute free food commodities while supplies last. Information: 530-712-2600.
Senior Spread, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the second and fourth Friday’s 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.
Williams Paint Party, 5:30 p.m. at the Williams Community Center, 860 C St., Williams. Participants will create a Halloween-themed painting. Cost is $30 per person and includes all painting supplies and refreshments. For reservations or questions, call 530-415-7047.
Saturday, Oct. 24
Duck Season Opening Day Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon at the Colusa Fire Department, 750 Market St., Colusa. Omega Nu will host a donation-based pancake breakfast featuring raffle prizes. Proceeds will help provide Christmas gifts for families in need throughout Colusa County.
Puptoberfest, 10 a.m. to noon at Veterans Memorial Park, Colusa. Features a dog costume contest, hot dog lunch, vendors, volunteer fair and raffle. A portion of proceeds benefits FOCCAS. Information: colusachamber.com/puptoberfest or 530-458-5525.
Trunk or Treat, Noon to 2 p.m. at the Colusa County Fairgrounds parking lot, Colusa. The Colusa County Chamber of Commerce and Fairgrounds will host a community trunk-or-treat event. Costumes encouraged. To reserve a space to distribute candy, call or text 530-415-1633.
Free Mammogram Screening, 8 a.m.-noon, Sutter Medical Foundation Radiology, 440 Plumas Blvd., Yuba City. No-cost mammograms will be offered to uninsured women ages 40 and older. Appointments are required, space is limited and patients must have an established primary care provider. Call 530-749-3301.
Sunday, Oct. 25
Downtown Arbuckle Car Show, Activities begin at 6 a.m. in downtown Arbuckle. The 24th annual event features more than 200 classic cars, vendors, live music, a rib cook-off, raffles and a Halloween parade at 11 a.m. Awards at 2 p.m. at LaVanche Hursh Park. Information: 530-518-5955.
Mobile Ballot Pickup, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Downtown Arbuckle Car Show. Registered California voters may turn in their vote-by-mail ballots in sealed, signed envelopes. For more information, call the Colusa County Elections Department at 530-458-0500.
Sound Space Fall Performance, 2 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, Fifth and Oak streets, Colusa. Middle school students in the Sound Space after-school music program will present “A-Round We Go,” featuring rounds and canons sung in harmony. Admission is free, and light refreshments will follow. For information, call 530-458-4509 or visit soundspace.colusaumc.org.
Monday, Oct. 26
Food Commodity Distribution, At Arbuckle Family Action Center, 812 King St., Arbuckle. The North State Food Bank will distribute free food commodities while supplies last. Distribution time was not provided. Information: 530-712-2600.
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
Cortina Community Services District meets the fourth Monday of every other month at 6 p.m. at the Arbuckle Golf Course, 5918 Hillgate Rd. Agendas available at cortinacsd.specialdistrict.org
Williams Planning Commission meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 810 E St., Williams. Agendas available at cityofwilliams.org.
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.
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Author Talk: Hal Tacker, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Colusa County Free Library, 738 Market St., Colusa. Hal Tacker will discuss “Blue Fires at Dawn: The Story of Harold Tacker,” chronicling his father’s flying career. Information at www.colusafol.org.
Mobile Ballot Pickup, 3-6 p.m. at the Princeton Library, 126 Main St., Princeton. Registered California voters may turn in their vote-by-mail ballots in sealed, signed envelopes. For more information, call the Colusa County Elections Department at 530-458-0500.
Halloween Storytime, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Williams Library, 901 E St., Williams. The Halloween-themed storytime will feature “The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything.” Children are encouraged to wear costumes.
Thursday, Oct. 29
Mobile Ballot Pickup, 3-6 p.m. at the Grimes Library, 4620 State Highway 45, Grimes. Registered California voters may turn in their vote-by-mail ballots in sealed, signed envelopes. For more information, call the Colusa County Elections Department at 530-458-0500.
Williams Trunk or Treat, 4 to 7 p.m. at Venice Park, Williams. The city of Williams will host a community trunk-or-treat event for Halloween.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Mobile Ballot Pickup, 4-7 p.m. at the Maxwell Library, 306 E St., Maxwell. Registered California voters may turn in their vote-by-mail ballots in sealed, signed envelopes. For more information, call the Colusa County Elections Department at 530-458-0500.
Sunday, Nov. 01
Mobile Ballot Pickup, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Stonyford Community Center, 2595 East St., Stonyford. Registered California voters may turn in their vote-by-mail ballots in sealed, signed envelopes. For more information, call the Colusa County Elections Department at 530-458-0500.
Sacred Heart Fall Bazaar, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 250 Oak St., Maxwell. Sacred Heart Parish of Maxwell will hold its annual Fall Bazaar featuring a turkey dinner with all the trimmings, paddle wheel, silent auction and raffle. Dinner is $20 for adults, $5 for children ages 4-10 and free for children younger than 4. For information, contact Kelly at 530-304-8627 or Danielle at 530-701-4191.