Community Calendar
Does your group or organization have an upcoming community event? Email lloyd.green@mpg8.com
Events are typically published within two weeks of their scheduled date, as space allows.
Friday, April 10
Jim Armstrong Memorial Swinging for a Cure Golf Tournament – 10 a.m. shotgun start, Arbuckle Golf Club, 5918 Hillgate Rd. Four person scramble benefiting ALS research. Cost is $125 per player and includes dinner. Information: Andi Armstrong, (530) 682 1614
Saturday, April 18
Stagehands Clean Up Day – 9 a.m., weather permitting. Volunteers are invited to help clean and organize the community theater space. For more information, email thestagehands@yahoo.com.
Striped Bass Derby – Colusa. Two-day fishing derby hosted by the Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmen’s Association, with participants able to compete one or both days from boat or shore. Daily payouts and prizes include a $2,000 grand champion bonus, along with awards for top finishes and largest fish. Weigh-ins are held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Colusa Public Boat Ramp. Entry includes raffle tickets and a barbecue lunch. Registration: https://ncgasa.org
Wednesday, April 22
Commodity Distribution – 10 a.m. to noon, Maxwell Parks and Recreation, 64 Oak St., Maxwell. The North State Food Bank Emergency Food Assistance Program will distribute commodities while supplies last. Information: 530-712-2600.
Thursday, April 23
Colusa Commodity Distribution – 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Colusa Scout Cabin, 901 Parkhill St., Colusa. Commodities will be distributed by the North State Food Bank Emergency Food Assistance Program while supplies last. Information: 530-712-2600.
Story Time at Colusa County Free Library – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Colusa County Free Library, 738 Market St., Colusa. The program will feature a reading of “The Year We Learned to Fly” by Jacqueline Woodson as part of the Virginia Yerxa Community Read. The event is geared toward younger readers and families.
Williams Commodity Distribution – Noon to 1 p.m., Williams Family Action Center, 499 Marguerite St., Williams. The North State Food Bank Emergency Food Assistance Program will distribute commodities while supplies last. Information: 530-712-2600.
April 24-25 and April 26
No Small P.A.R.T. – 7 p.m. April 24-25; 2 p.m. April 26. PHS Performing Arts presents a comedic play following teenage paranormal investigators searching for a theater ghost. Admission is $6. Tickets: gofan.co/event/6177477?schoolId=CA22588.
Friday, April 24
Commodity Distribution – 11 a.m. to noon, Grimes Scout Cabin, 15 S. Fourth St., Grimes. Commodities will be distributed by the North State Food Bank Emergency Food Assistance Program while supplies last. Information: 530-712-2600.
Kindred Spirits: Book Club with a Twist – 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Sacramento Valley Museum, 1491 E St., Williams. This 21-and-older event features a rotating, small-group discussion format focused on “Kindred” by Octavia E. Butler. Participants will explore themes of power, survival and history through guided conversations. Registration is required at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984417023737?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Saturday, April 25
Virginia Read Day – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sacramento Valley Museum, 1491 E St., Williams. The event includes a keynote by Dr. Jasmine H. Wade at 10 a.m., followed by family-friendly activities from noon to 2 p.m., including an herb planting activity hosted by the Garden Club of Colusa County, a themed art project and a community time capsule project. A self-guided museum tour will also be available. The event is free and open to all ages.
Family Fair – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Colusa Fairgrounds Main Exhibit Hall. Free family event with activities, petting zoo, crafts, raffle prizes and lunch.
Free Kids’ Fish Day – 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Little Stony Creek Day Use Area, Goat Mountain Road, Stonyford. Hosted by the Colusa County Fish and Game Commission, this free event invites families to enjoy a day of fishing with children. Participants should bring their own gear, including poles, bait (no lures), nets, snacks, drinks and sunscreen.
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 meet the first Monday of every odd numbered month, at 6:30 p.m. at locations to be announced. Email colusacountydemocrats@gmail.com for more info.
Colusa County Republicans meet the third Monday of each month at 6 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.
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
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 March 11, April 15, May 13 and June 23 at 8:30 a.m., and June 24, July 8 if needed, Aug. 12, 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 April 21, May 5 and 19, June 2, 16 and 30, Aug. 11 and 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 June 4, Aug. 6, 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.