Briefs: Memorial service for woman shot by Yuba City police

Family members are hosting a memorial service 5-8 p.m. today for the late Victoria Roger-Vasselin.

Held on the 700 block of Mariner Loop in Yuba City, the memorial includes a candlelight ceremony at dusk. The public is invited.

Roger-Vasselin was shot and killed by Yuba City police on May 20, 2010, at her residence.

Sonora

College V.P. one of three finalists

Kevin Trutna, Yuba College's vice president for academic and student services, is one of three finalists to become president of Colombia College in Sonora.

Trutna was interviewed by the college's presidential search committee Wednesday and is scheduled to give a 45-minute presentation next Wednesday at Colombia College on his education and leadership philosophy. The president position became open after Joan Smith was selected to be the Yosemite Community College District chancellor.

Dennis Gervin, Columbia College's vice president of student learning, and Kenneth Meier, Butte College's vice president of student learning and economic development, are the two other finalists.

Trutna has been with the Yuba Community College District since 2002, starting as interim executive dean of the Clear Lake Campus, becoming dean of mathematics, engineering, science and health occupations at Yuba College and moving into his current position in 2006.

Yuba County

GOP opposes General Plan

Saying there is far too much in the document abrogating personal property rights and pushing an environmental agenda, the Yuba County Republican Party has voted to oppose the Yuba County General Plan.

During discussion at a special party meeting Tuesday, attendees noted county planners had made several revisions to the plan, but felt the original intent behind the plan was too much to overcome with revisions.

Party members also noted no Yuba County supervisors attended their meeting, despite being invited. The group also decided to work to recruit candidates for local office who would support the party's principles and find residents who could act as watchdogs on elected officials.

Yuba-Sutter

Weekly 'Toast' talks Yuba-Sutter issues

Chris Parent, president of the Off the Leash Dog Park in Yuba City, and Vera Correa of the Alliance for Hispanic Advancement, are this week's guests on "Toast of the Town," airing 3-5 p.m. Saturday on KMYC 1410 AM, Marysville.

Hosted by community relations consultant Angel Diaz and Appeal-Democrat Editor Len La Barth, the show features interviews with leaders in local government, community organizations, entertainment and arts, and sports.

During show hours, listeners can call 742-5555, e-mail toastofthetown 530@gmail.com or connect via Facebook at "Toast of the Town" to join the action and win prizes, including tickets, gift cards and T-shirts.

Yuba City

Car wash benefits Alzehimer's group

A car wash to benefit the Alzheimer's Association of American is set Saturday at Summerfield Senior Living in Yuba City.

The fundraiser is 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 1224 Plumas St. Donations will be accepted.

Live Oak

Boosters hosting Roar Into the Night

Roar Into the Night, a fundraiser dinner and auction hosted by the Live Oak High School Booster Club, is planned Saturday at Green Broke Stables, 2760 Encinal Road, Live Oak.

Silent and cake auctions are part of the event. The social and auction preview are at 6 p.m. Dinner is served at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $35 per person, available at Live Oak High School, 2351 Pennington Road, or by calling Robyn Seagraves at 695-2007 or Jackie Quigg at 695-3878.

Yuba City

Kiwanis lobster feed Saturday

The Kiwanis Club of Yuba City's 17th annual lobster feed is set Saturday at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds' Main Exhibit Hall, 442 Franklin Ave., Yuba City.

Featuring 2-pound live Maine lobsters, the dinner is at 7 p.m., with cocktails at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $50 for lobster; and $40 for steak.

Call Terri Boyer at 673-8841 for tickets.

Williams

Dash Fun Run set for Saturday

The fourth annual District Dash Fun Run in Williams, to benefit the Sacramento Valley Museum, will be held Saturday starting and ending at Williams Middle School, 300 11th St.

The run, with 5K and one mile courses, starts at 8 a.m.

For more information, call Rachel LaGrande at 864-4262 or Cindy Gobel at 681-8919.

Marysville

Volunteers needed for tree planting

Volunteers are needed to help in a tree planting project at Veterans Memorial Park on Fifth Street in Marysville.

Spearheaded by the Yuba-Sutter United Veterans Council, the project's work day is at 9 a.m. May 28.

Volunteers should wear sturdy shoes, gloves and hats, plus bring their own drinking water and shovels and steel rakes.

For more information, call 519-0468. Funding is provided by the Sacramento Tree Foundation and the family of Ramon Aberasturi.