Colusa
Colusa’s second Ruck for Vets on Nov. 8 drew 58 walkers and raised a little over $3,700 for VFW Post 2441. The 22 mile optional weight ruck started at Veterans Memorial Park, with seven participants joining from El Dorado. Organizers aim to grow the event next year.
Arbuckle
Hoblit Motors & Ford host a "Drive4UR Community" event Nov. 19 at Pierce High School. Test drives generate $30 donations (up to $6K) for Pierce Pride Foundation, supporting school athletics. Details & preregistration: [d4urc.com/79p9Y](https://d4urc.com/79p9Y).
Colusa
Grimes Community Church hosts Wendolyn Rose for “Songs and Stories” Friday, Nov. 7, 6:30–8:30 p.m., 350 Main St., Grimes. Free admission; donations after. Refreshments follow. Details: WendolynRose.com or grimeschurch.com.
Colusa
Veterans Day, Nov. 11: Colusa golf tourney 10 a.m. check-in, 11 a.m. start; county ceremony 1 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. Stonyford Museum ceremony 11 a.m., donation lunch. Marysville parade 11 a.m., GI breakfast 7 to 10 a.m., Post 807 lunch till noon, fundraisers downtown.
Colusa
Supervisors approved leasing library office space to Tri-County Community Action Partnership for $2,000 monthly, helping offset costs while supporting family assistance and stability programs.
Colusa
Costumed dogs and owners gathered at Veterans Memorial Park for Colusa’s seventh Puptoberfest. Lucy the pack mule won the Harvey Boes Award. The event featured contests, raffles, and food, raising funds for Friends of Colusa County Animal Shelter.
Colusa
Elijah Rodriguez, Sacramento Valley Museum director, was appointed to Colusa County’s Historical Records Commission, filling the Museum Director seat and helping preserve local archives.
Colusa
The Stagehands’ third annual Scarecrow Contest drew 21 entries across downtown Colusa. “Jack Skellington” from the Courthouse took first, followed by “Ghoul-met Grill” and “The Work Crew.” Organizers praised community creativity and participation.
Colusa
Families packed the Colusa County Fairgrounds for the annual Trunk-or-Treat. Hosted by the Chamber and Fairgrounds, the event featured decorated vehicles, candy giveaways, and local participants, offering kids a fun and safe Halloween celebration.
Colusa
Plans for the Colusa County Law Enforcement Memorial continue as the committee finalizes its courthouse site. The monument will honor five fallen officers and be funded entirely by donations.
Colusa
A Hand Up honored John Vafis for 17 years as president, welcoming Susan Walsh as successor. Founded in 2008, the group began feeding the homeless and now serves three weekly community meals through local churches and volunteers.
Colusa
Christmas Tyme returns Dec. 5 with a new layout, free carriage rides, food courts, and performances. Co-chairs Susan Meeker and Jack Cunningham said the event celebrates community spirit and brings back the heart of a hometown Christmas.