Saturday, Nov. 18
Colusa Holiday Craft Faire – The annual Holiday Craft Faire will be held from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Colusa County Fairgrounds. Santa will be in the Festival Hall for free photos with the public. Food vendors will be in the courtyard. There is no admission
to attend, and parking is free. The Colusa County Fairgrounds are located at 1303 10th St., Colusa.
Hot Cajun Night – Family Water Alliance will host its annual fundraiser dinner, featuring their famous seafood Cajun rice, silent and live auction, dinner with no host bar, and plenty of great company at 5:30 pm on Saturday, Nov. 18, at St. Bernadette’s Hall, 745 Ware Ave., Colusa. Tickets are $50 per person. Table for 10 is $600. Sponsorships available. For tickets, call 530-458-8726 or familywateralliance@ gmail.com.
Sunday, Nov. 19
Colusa Holiday Craft Faire – The annual Holiday Craft Faire will be
held from 9 am to 4 pm on Sunday, Nov. 19 at the Colusa County Fairgrounds.
Santa will be in the Festival Hall for free photos with the public. Food vendors will
be in the courtyard. There is no admission to attend, and parking is free. The Colusa
County Fairgrounds are located at 1303 10th St., Colusa.
KOC Blood Drive – The Knights of Columbus will host a Blood Drive from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm on Sunday, Nov. 26, at St. Bernadette’s Hall, 725 Ware St., Colusa. Appointments
are strongly recommended. To make an appointment, visit donors.vitalant.org. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds and be 18 years old; ages 16-17 may donate with signed parental consent. Blood donors should eat well and drink plenty of water prior to donating and must bring a photo ID with them.
Friday, Dec. 1
Colusa Tyme in Colusa -The Colusa Lions Club, the Rotary Club of Colusa, and the City of Colusa presents the annual Christmas Tyme in Colusa from 6 pm to 9 pm in Downtown (Market Street) Colusa. Music, crafts, food, children’s play area, Santa Claus, and Tree
Lighting.
Saturday, Dec. 2
Stonyford Christmas Bazaar – The Stonyford Christmas Bazaar will be held at the Stonyford Community Hall, Saturday, Dec. 2, from 8 am to 3 pm. Vendors include crafts, baked goods, honey, jewelry, Christmas gift baskets and more. Breakfast and lunch items will be available to purchase. For more information or to reserve table space, call Barbara at (530) 963-3197.
Sunday, Dec. 3
Chocolate Festival – The 25th annual Chocolate Festival will be held from noon to 3 pm on Sunday, Dec. 3, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 642 5th St., Colusa. The event includes five samples of chocolate, silent action, and an opportunity to hear music on the only working pipe organ in Colusa County. Limited tickets for $20 donation are available by calling 458-2470. Fresh Christmas Wreaths will be for sale.
Hometown Holiday Stroll – The Arbuckle Revitalization Committee will host the annual Hometown Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting, from 4-7 pm on Sunday, Dec. 3, LaVanche Hursh Park, 308 5th St., Arbuckle. Event will include Santa and Mrs. Claus, local vendors, homemade crafts, carriage rides, food. For more information, call (530) 312-3796.
Saturday, Dec. 9
Festival of Lights Parade – The Williams Parks and Recreation Department will host the annual Festival of Lights from 4 pm to 8 pm on Saturday, Dec. 9. Vendor Fair, Lighting of Town Tree, Parade, and Santa at the Fire Hall.
Friday, Dec. 15
Maxwell Country Christmas – The fifth annual Maxwell Country Christmas is just around the corner and Santa’s elves (Maxwell Park and Recreation District) are hard at work making it the most magical event ever. Vendor Fair 5-8 pm in downtown Maxwell;
Lighted Tractor Parade at 6 pm. Events include tree lighting, food and hot chocolate, and MPR Auxiliary raffle (You need not be present to win). Vendors and Parade Entry forms are available on the district’s website at maxwellparkandrec.com or by emailing maxwellparkandrecs@gmail.com. For more information, please text (530) 501-6588.
Saturday, Dec. 16
The Annual Wreaths Across – American Ceremony Remember the fallen, honor those who
served, and teach children the value of Freedom. The Annual Wreaths Across American ceremony will be held at 9 am on Dec. 16 at the Colusa Cemetery, 1974 Wilson Ave., Colusa. The ceremony includes the laying of Holiday Wreaths on the graves of deceased military veterans and saying their names out loud. For more information, volunteer, or sponsor a wreath, call (530) 458-2650.