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🌱 How many hidden attractions can you reach within minutes of downtown Willows?
Spotted on the Willows calendar: 2 Days at Thunderhill West at Fun Track Dayz

Good morning Willows! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- How many hidden attractions can you reach within minutes of downtown Willows?
- Do you have this Willows-made cheese linked to an E. coli outbreak?
Also on today's calendar: Pierce at Willows and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Warm with hazy sun, with a high of 96 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Sunny and toasty conditions, temps: high: 96, low: 58.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Between Sacramento & Mt. Shasta Is A California City With A Charming Downtown & Wildlife Refuge (explore.com) — Willows gets a full spotlight here, from its Wintun roots and historic downtown to nearby gems like the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge and Thunderhill Raceway Park. You'll find tips on where to stay, what to see, and how to explore local history, aviation heritage, and outdoor recreation all within easy reach of town.
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• E. coli outbreak linked to cheese made with raw milk (boingboing.net) — A Willows-based producer, Sierra Nevada Cheese Company, has recalled all Graziers raw milk cheeses nationwide after an E. coli outbreak sickened people in several states. Local shoppers are urged to check fridges and freezers, discard any Graziers raw milk cheeses, and contact the company or place of purchase for refunds and questions.
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📸 Around Willows
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Willows
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★ Featured events ★
- 2 Days at Thunderhill West at Fun Track Dayz →
Fun Track Dayz, 5250 California 162, Willows
2:00 pm
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Pierce at Willows →
203 N Murdock Ave, Willows
7:30 pm - Carter's →
Thunderhill, 5250 California 162, Willows
7:00 am - Glenn County Mobile Dental Van Event →
245 North Villa Avenue, Willows
8:00 am - Grand Opening and Open House →
Peterson Cat, 1475 Highway 99 West, Willows
11:00 am
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 13
Friday October 23
📣 Willows Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Lego Club →
Orland Free Library, 333 Mill Street, Orland
3:30 pm - Volleyball vs Quincy
Maxwell Sr High Maxwell, CA 95955
5:00 pm - Toddler/Preschool Storytime →
Orland Free Library, 333 Mill Street, Orland
11:00 am - Volleyball vs Williams
Maxwell Sr High Maxwell, CA 95955
5:00 pm - Corning Union Cardinals vs Chico Panthers →
Corning Union High School, 643 Blackburn Ave, Corning
5:30 pm - Football vs Portola
Maxwell Sr High Maxwell, CA 95955
5:30 pm - Bilingual Story Hour →
Corning City Library, 740 Third St, Corning
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Monday October 5
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Bilingual Team Member in Willows. Apply here.
- Mas Medical Staffing posted a job opening for Occupational Therapist / Travel / Acute in Willows. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Willows here.
🗞 Nearby News
Colusa
- Lowest premium gas price in Colusa County available at $5.72 per gallon in week ending Sept. 19 (yubasuttertimes.com)
- Wildfire Grants Support Local Agencies (territorialdispatch.com)
- Wheatland's Hard Rock Hotel & Casino helps Casa de Esperanza in its ongoing crisis intervention efforts (appeal-democrat.com)
Chico
- Pumpkin Splash brings fall fun to Chico's PV Pool (actionnewsnow.com)
- Retired Chico police dog Aron, 13, passes away in Michigan (actionnewsnow.com)
Ok Willows! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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