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Events are typically published within two weeks of their scheduled date, as space allows.
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.
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.
Sept. 8 through Oct. 29
Raising a Reader, 10 to 10:45 a.m. at Colusa County Free Library branches in Arbuckle, Colusa and Williams. The fall Raising a Reader program provides literacy skill development for children ages 0 to 5. Sessions are Tuesdays, Sept. 8 through Oct. 27, in Arbuckle; Wednesdays, Sept. 9 through Oct. 28, in Colusa; and Thursdays, Sept. 10 through Oct. 29, in Williams. Register at the library or email Pam at pdagrossa@countyofcolusa.com.
Saturday, Sept. 5
Riceland and Beyond Opening Reception, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Colusa County Arts Council Gallery, 151 Fifth St., Colusa. The exhibition features paintings and collage works by Northern California artist Ema Lahey inspired by Sacramento Valley landscapes. The exhibition will remain on display through Dec. 10.
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
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.
Friday, Sept. 18
Travis AFB Woodwind Trio, 7 p.m., Sacramento Valley Museum, 1491 E. St., Williams. The Woodwind Trio from Travis Air Force Base will present a special performance featuring live music at the museum. Admission is free.
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.
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
Colusa County Meeting Minders
Current as of publication, please verify schedule with the organization, send updates to lloyd.green@mpg8.com
Arbuckle Parks and Recreation District meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the APRD office, 309 Fifth St., Arbuckle. Agendas available at arbuckleparksandrecreation.org.
Arbuckle Public Utility District meets the second Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. at the APUD office, 104 Fifth St., Arbuckle. Agendas available at arbucklepud.org.
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
Pierce Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees meets the third Thursday of each month, unless otherwise posted, at 5:30 p.m. in the PHS Multipurpose Room, 960 Wildwood Road, Arbuckle. Agendas available at pierce.k12.ca.us.
Colusa City Council meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 425 Webster St., Colusa. Agendas available at cityofcolusa.com.
Colusa Planning Commission meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 425 Webster St., Colusa. Agendas available at cityofcolusa.com.
Colusa Heritage Preservation Commission meets the second Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 425 Webster St., Colusa. Agendas available at cityofcolusa.com.
Colusa Parks, Recreation and Tree Commission meets bimonthly in January, March, May, July, September and November on the second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 425 Webster St., Colusa. Agendas available at cityofcolusa.com.
Colusa Citizens Oversight Committee meets quarterly in January, April, July and October on the first Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m. at City Hall, 425 Webster St., Colusa. Agendas are available at cityofcolusa.com.
Colusa Unified School District meets the third Monday of each month at 5:15 p.m. in the CUSD Conference Room, 745 Tenth St., Colusa. Agendas available at colusa.k12.ca.us.
Maxwell Unified School District meets Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 18 and Dec. 14 at 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted, at the District Office, 515 Oak St., Maxwell. Agendas available at maxwellusd.net.
Maxwell Public Utility District meets the second Tuesday of the month at 8 a.m. at the MPUD office, 54 N. San Francisco St., Maxwell. Agendas available at maxwellpud.myruralwater.com.
Maxwell Parks and Recreation District meets the second Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Maxwell Parks and Recreation Building, 64 W. Oak St., Maxwell. Agendas are available at maxwellparkandrec.com.
Williams City Council meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 810 E St., Williams. Agendas available at cityofwilliams.org.
Williams Parks and Recreation Commission meets as needed on the first Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 810 E St., Williams. Agendas available at cityofwilliams.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.
Williams Unified School District Board of Trustees meets the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the WUSD Board Room, 260 11th St., Williams. Agendas are available at williamsusd.net.
Colusa County Board of Supervisors meets twice monthly at 9 a.m. in the Historic Colusa County Courthouse, 547 Market St., Colusa. Remaining 2026 meeting dates are Aug. 25, Sept. 8 and 22, Oct. 6 and 20, Nov. 3 and 17, and Dec. 15. Agendas are available at countyofcolusaca.gov.
Colusa County Planning Commission meets the first Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. in the Historic Colusa County Courthouse, 547 Market St., Colusa. Agendas are available at countyofcolusaca.gov.
Colusa County LAFCO meets Oct. 1 and Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. in the Historic Colusa County Courthouse, 547 Market St., Colusa. Agendas are available at colusalafco.org.
Colusa County Fish and Game Commission meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Historic Colusa County Courthouse, 547 Market St., Colusa, with entrance on the Sixth Street side. Agendas are available at countyofcolusaca.gov.
Colusa County Transportation Commission meets the same day as the Board of Supervisors at 3 p.m. in the Historic Colusa County Courthouse, 547 Market St., Colusa. Agendas are available at countyofcolusaca.gov.
Colusa County Office of Education meets the second Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m. in the CCOE Large Conference Room, 345 Fifth St., Colusa. Agendas are available at ccoe.net.
Arbuckle 4-H Club – Meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Arbuckle Elementary School.
Maxwell 4-H Club – Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Maxwell Elementary School Multipurpose Room. No meeting is held in January.
Colusa 4-H Club – Meets on varying Mondays at 7 p.m. at Etchepare Hall at the Colusa County Fairgrounds. No meeting is held in May.
Princeton 4-H Club – Meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at Princeton Elementary School.