Calendar of events, updated Sept. 8, 2010

Siskiyou County, Calif. — Wed., Sept. 8 • Republican meeting -- South Siskiyou Republican Women Federated Summer BBQ fundraiser, 5:30 p.m., in Mount Shasta. Guest speakers will talk about the Scott Valley Protect Our Water issues. Cost: $15, each; includes food, dessert and refreshments.

Used books sought for harvest festival

In September last year, a young man brought his elderly mother to the St. Anthony’s harvest festival. They made a beeline to the used books booth called Bookworm.

Variety Bash hits NSW

THE Variety NSW Bash cavalcade hit Byron Bay in full festive mode yesterday – sirens and horns blaring, music playing, voices raised in greeting.

BBB: Beware of deceptive auto loan modification offers

Ads on TV may promise to modify car loans and stave off a visit from the repo man, but some companies fail to carry through on their promises.

MANVILLE: Police blotter

A South 16th Avenue caller reported that a bike was hanging from a post on the corner of South 16th Avenue and Vermont Avenue at 9:59 a.m. Aug. 3. Patrols reported the bike was rusted and destroyed.