Local Briefs

Local briefs from Friday's paper.

GENERAL

A-D still seeking fall schedules

The Appeal-Democrat sports desk is still seeking fall sports schedules from area high schools.

Please e-mail schedules to www.sports@appealdemocrat.com or fax them to 741-0140.

Baseball

2-3 players needed for team

The Colusa County Pruners 11-and-under travel team is looking for 2-3 players to fill out their roster.

To be eligible, players can not turn 12 before May 1.

If interested and would like more information, contact Eric Lay at 713-8460.

Demolition Derby

Derby date set for September

The Colusa Firefighters Association will hold its third annual Demolition Derby on Sept. 11 at the Colusa County Fairgrounds.

The derby is dedicated to the firefighters and public safety personnel that gave their lives to help on 9/11.

Gates open at 5 p.m. and the derby begins at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $10 for kids 12 -and-under and $15 for adults.

Hunting

Free hunter safety course

The Yuba County Fish and Game Commission will be offering a 10-hour safety course at the Oregon House Community Center on Sept. 10 from 6-9 p.m. and Sept. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, call Frank Cecil at 742-6232.