Yuba City
Downtown Yuba City Night Market returns Thu., Nov. 6, 6 to 9 p.m., on Center Street with live music, food, and rotating local vendors. Family friendly activities. Vendor signup is $25 at creativethinkers.art. Holiday Preview set for Nov. 13 on Plumas Street.
Grimes
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.
Community
Twenty-eight FFA graduates from Colusa, Sutter, Yuba and Butte counties earned the American FFA Degree on Nov. 1 at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo, receiving the gold key and certificate for leadership, scholarship and SAE work.
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.
Community
With November CalFresh (SNAP) benefits temporarily halted during the federal shutdown, local food providers are stepping up to keep families fed. Colusa County Health and Human Services (DHHS) says more than 2,700 residents are affected. The state has sent emergency support to food banks, and DHHS will screen households
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
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.
Colusa
A LiveLit event at Salmon Bend Art Studio featured writers sharing original works on memory, family, and home. Hosted by the Colusa County Arts Council, the evening included readings by Thomas Roach, Kerri Bartlett, Leslie Poland, Laura Keller, Molly Knappen, and Brendan Farrell.