Stagehands to Present ‘Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors’ – Directed by Jeff Graham, from Oct. 23 through Nov. 1 at the Colusa County Fairgrounds. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children.
Free Narcan Giveaways Planned at County Libraries Colusa – County Behavioral Health will distribute free Narcan at library branches throughout the county from Oct. 13 through Oct. 22. Giveaways are scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 13 in Maxwell, Oct. 14 in Princeton, Oct. 16 in Colusa, Oct. 19 in Arbuckle, Oct. 20 in Williams and Oct. 22 in Stonyford. The Grimes giveaway will be held from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 15. Behavioral Health staff will be available at each location to answer questions about naloxone and opioid overdose response.
Colusa County Adult School Accepting Fire Academy Applications – Colusa County Adult School is accepting applications for its 2027 Fire Academy through 4 p.m. Oct. 13. The 400-hour program will run over 20 weekends from Jan. 1 through May 16 at Education Village in Williams. Training will include wildland and structure fire operations, fire line construction, engine operations, confined space awareness, hazmat certification and firefighter safety. The program is open to high school seniors and adults who will be at least 18 by June 1, 2027.
Run Colusa Set for Nov. 8 – Run Colusa, a 5K, 10K and half marathon organized as Peyton Miller’s senior project, will be held Sunday, Nov. 8, at Colusa High School. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with proceeds benefiting City of Colusa youth sports and recreation. Registration includes a T-shirt and finisher medal, and the event is open to runners, joggers and walkers of all fitness levels. Register at http://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Colusa/RunColusa.
RCD Offers Free Defensible Space Consultations – The Colusa County Resource Conservation District is offering free defensible space consultations through Dec. 31 for residents in wildfire-prone areas of the county. The consultations provide site-specific guidance on reducing wildfire risk around homes, and some participants may qualify for additional assistance with improvements. For information or to schedule a consultation, call 530-473-9346 or visit the RCD office at 100 Sunrise Blvd., Suite A-1, Colusa.
County Plans Mobile Ballot Pickup – The Colusa County Elections Department will offer mobile ballot pickup at five locations ahead of the November general election, according to a department flyer. Stops are scheduled Oct. 25 in Arbuckle, Oct. 27 in Princeton, Oct. 29 in Grimes, Oct. 31 in Maxwell and Nov. 1 in Stonyford. Registered California voters may submit sealed and signed vote-by-mail ballots at the mobile locations.
Christmas Tyme Colusa Seeks Volunteers – Organizers of the Christmas Tyme Colusa Festival & Market are seeking volunteers to help plan and coordinate the Dec. 5 event. Opportunities include decorations, vendor and activity coordination, sponsorships, promotion and day-of assistance. Volunteers may sign up at christmastymeclolusa.com or contact the Colusa County Chamber of Commerce at 530-458-5525.
USPS Operation Santa Accepting Letters – The U.S. Postal Service is accepting letters for its annual Operation Santa program. Children may send holiday wish lists to Santa Claus, 123 Elf Road, North Pole, 88888. Letters should include the sender’s full name and return address and be mailed with proper postage.