City of Orland News & Events
August 18, 2011 - Orland Police Canine is a Go!!!
The Orland City Council unanimously approved a contract with VCSi at their August 15, 2011 Council Meeting. The Orland Police Department has been accepting donations and conducting fundraisers since December of 2010. The program has become a reality with the authorization to purchase the Police Canine, the initial training and the equipment necessary to implement the program. In the next few weeks the new kennel will be constructed and an existing patrol vehicle will be retrofitted with new equipment. The Police Department will be taking possession of the new Canine sometime during August. An initial thirty day socialization period will take place between the new Canine and the handler, Officer Michael Stover. At the conclusion of the socialization phase the Canine and Handler will undergo a 200 hour California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training approved Police Canine Course, after which the team will go on duty in the City of Orland.
The Orland Police Department would like to express its thanks and gratitude to the Community Members who have supported the program. On August 13, 2011 the Orland Police Canine Unit conducted its 35 prize raffle at Sisson’s Shooters Supply. The list of winners is found here . A special thanks to the owners of Sisson’s Shooters Supply, Wilda and Gary Sealy, for their hard work and dedication to this fundraiser, it would not have been a success without them. Also, thanks to Dan’s Safe Company for their contribution to the raffle, as well as the Orland Chamber of Commerce for establishing the panel of ticket counters and pullers for the raffle.
The Orland Police Canine Unit will continue to be a community donation funded program. The program hopes to make a positive change in the community through, education, prevention and enforcement.
December 5, 2011 - The Orland Center for the Arts & Gallery
Gallery hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1 to 7. Also check the Commission's, website for more information on the December artists and programs offered by the Commission at the Gallery.
The Second Annual Christmas Gala was held at the Gallery December 3, 2011. If you missed out on the music, dancing and refreshments provided by Farwood Bar and Grill, put it on your calendar for December 1, 2012. This is an event you will not want to miss. In order for the Gala to be held in the Gallery, seating is limited.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact any Orland Art Center Commissioner: Rae and George Turnbull, Mary Rose Kennedy, Jane King, Ulises Meza, Pat Mullanix, Pam Roundy or City Council Liaison Bruce Roundy. The Commission meets the third Wednesday of each month (except August) at 7:00 p.m.
They are also looking for volunteers who are interested in being a docent during the art shows. It is not a difficult job (no pay of course) and involves being in the gallery for 4 hours, talking with visitors and answering questions they may have. You do not need to be an artist to be a docent, just have to be interested in the quality of life in Orland. Please contact any of the commissioners.
Events at the Gallery:
The Freehand Figure Drawing Sessions are held Monday afternoons from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Orland Art Gallery on Fourth and Colusa Streets. Each session is $7.00 and is payable at the beginning of each session. This fee is to cover the cost of the model and contribute to facility maintenance. If you need more information please call Rae at 865-5920.