City of Orland News & Events
February 4, 2010-Meet Chief Paula Carr
(Continued from Home page)
Chief Carr is a 24 year law enforcement veteran. She has worked in a variety of divisions ranging from Animal Control and Community Services Officer to patrol officer for Chico Police Department, patrol officer and later Administrative Sergeant for the Chico State University Police Department. Chief Carr has spent the last five years as a Deputy Chief with CalEMA (formerly the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services) in the Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Division. Chief Carr possesses her Supervisory, Advanced and Management certificates from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
Local business persons, community leaders and citizens alike are encouraged to attend the ‘Meet and Greet’ on February 11 and get to know our new police Chief.
January 14, 2010 - Commission Vacancies
The City of Orland is currently accepting applications for those interested in serving on various City Commissions. The terms of the following commissions expired December 31, 2009. Applications are available at City Hall, 815 Fourth Street, Orland or on this city website. For questions, please call 865-1600. Applications need to be submitted by January 25, 2010.
- Parks & Recreation Commission – 2 year term – One vacancy
- Public Safety Commission – Reactivation of commission -2 year staggered terms – Five vacancies (all applicants will be interviewed by a panel which will make a recommendation to the Mayor and Council).
- Planning Commission – Reactivation of commission -4 year staggered terms – Five vacancies (all applicants will be interviewed by a panel which will make a recommendation to the Mayor and Council).
February 24 , 2010 - The Orland Center for the Arts & Gallery
Our March Art Gallery is titled “Our Valley and Beyond” and consists of 16-20 pieces of watercolor, oil and collage animal scenes by Patty Bambauer, of Riverside Gallery on Moller Avenue in Capay. Patty's show will begin March 2nd and go through March 13th. The Artist's Reception will take place Friday, March 5, at the Gallery on South Street from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
A little bit about Patty:
"As a longtime resident of the north state, I have come to appreciate the visual treasures available to us all here. Looking up on either side of this valley I see the well planned and esthetic irrigation system that feeds streams and rivers watering our rich land. Orchards and wildflowers in bloom, cattle of all kinds grazing and buzzing bees and birdsongs are all part of our days. Wildlife along the river and overhead add hours of entertainment within easy reach.
Such is the subject matter for most of my work. The Florida Gulf Coast my early home is another resource when I visit there; and, of course, the people who have lived and worked and played in the places I go.
For the most part, my ability and training stem simply from my gene pool; both of my parents were trained active artists. Development on my own came by instruction from local and distant artists: Anne Pierce, Francis Miller, Gerald Brommer, Jim Kosvanec and John Salmenin.
Plein air watercolors and oils and watercolor/collages are the media present here.
As to intent, I pass on a statement that has broad application: "If you simply try to tell the truth, without caring two pence how often it has been told before, you will become original without ever having noticed it." (C.S. Lewis) ”
The Orland Art Gallery is open from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. each day, except Sunday and Monday, from March 2 to March 13. We hope to see you there.
Events at the Gallery:
Sharpen your drawing skills and attend the Art Center's Figure Drawing sessions the last two Wednesdays of each month. From 9 A.M. to noon, bring your supplies and draw from clothed models for a modest fee of $7.00 per person per session. Call Rae Turnbull at 865-5920 for more information.
Remember, the first two weeks of each month are dedicated to a showing of area artists at the Art Center. The Gallery is open from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday through Saturday.
More information can be obtained from any Arts Commission member or City Hall at 865-1600. Present Commission members are Jane C. King, Ulises Meza, Patricia Mullanix, Mary Rose Kennedy, Pam Roundy, George Turnbull and Rae Turnbull.
January 29, 2010 - Recreation Department News
New events will be posted soon.
More Recreation Department Information