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4A – Daily News – Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Commerce business Red Bluff had enough gyms already, professional Mixed Marshal Arts fighter Avery Vilche goes and opens up another one. Faydra Rector rallied to get people to help cover the deposit costs, and Vilche thanks the following for their help in getting the gym open: Faydra and Daniel Rector, Susan Olsen, Laura and Matt Nelson and Holly and Tony Beaven. Vilche used to own a boxing and kickboxing gym called Psycho's, from her fighting name. The new place is called Psycho Fit- ness and MMA, and instead of just boxing and kickbox- ing, it will feature MMA and lots of conditioning classes. The facility will allow Vilche to get her coaches in to help her and her fighters train for fights and she has developed her dream team. Good Morning, Red Bluff: This Thursday’s cham- ber networking event, will be 7:50-9 a.m at The State Theatre. You will be greet- ed by coffee, donuts and prizes. This is a great way to connect with other busi- & Courtesy photo Pictured, from left, are Richie Dean, Jessica Richards, Avery Vilche, Manuel Whatley and Rocky Golden. Manuel Whatley will be offering boxing and kick- boxing instruction, and Rocky Golden will be offer- ing grappling instruction. These guys were solely responsible for Vilche win- ning her last MMA fight nesses and orga- nizations through- out the area. Balloon Training: Do you want to become a crew member for the upcoming Balloon Rally? Call 200-0820 by Thursday, April 28, to reg- against a strong, talented and much younger fighter. For all of you fighters spending gas money going to Redding and Chico to train, come check out Psy- cho. You'll save a lot of money, and the gym has a ister for training. Crew training will be at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 30, at Rolling Hills Casino, North Field. The training will allow you to participate as a crew member at the Ribs, Rods and Rides event June 4-5. Business of the Month: Is there a business you’d enterprise New gym to host open house, focus on MMA Just when you thought partial cage to train in. In addition to MMA classes, Vilche will be res- urrecting her kickboxing class that she used to teach for Shasta College and will be offering an MMA condi- tioning class. As always, these classes are open to everyone. The team of fitness instructors includes Richie Dean, Jessica Richards and Allison Marshall. They can take you to another level in getting you in shape. These folks make working out fun again and can adjust the workout to suit anyone. The open house is set for 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30 and the gym is at 1450 Schwab St. in Red Bluff. The event will include showing two of Vilche’s fights, including the last one in Oklahoma, and the staff will be giving away class passes and provide some healthy refreshments. Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber opportunities like to nominate for the special Chamber/Daily News Award? Download the form at www.red- bluffchamber.com or pick one up in the chamber office. If the business you nominate is selected, you win a $25 gift certificate to the local business of your choice. Submission for April’s nomination is open until 4:30 p.m. Friday at the chamber office. WhoCanHelp.com: Connect your business or service to local customers with this free chamber ser- vice. Sign up on the web- site today to increase your opportunities for business and service. Join the chamber: Thank you to all of you who are members of our growing chamber. If you are not a member yet, please visit the website or call the office at 527- 6220 for the amazing opportunities waiting for you through the cham- ber. Our goal is to be the best promoter of busi- ness and events in the county. For more information on events, chamber hap- pening, members and more, visit www.red- bluffchamber.com Special meeting tonight • Special Meeting – At 6:30 tonight at City Council Chambers, 794 Third St., there will be a special meeting for stakeholders and public input. Your hazard mitigation strat- egy input will assist the city in constructing a plan that best serves the community. Take a look at the complete public survey form at www.corning.org. Call Steve Kimbrough at 824-7-34 if you have any questions or for more information. • Drug Take-Back Day – From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Satur- day, April 30, the Corning Police and the Drug Enforce- ment Administration will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of poten- tially dangerous, expired and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to the police depart- ment, 774 Third St. The service is free and anonymous. • E-Waste Collection – 8 a.m. to noon, at Corning Park and Ride, Solano and Third streets Saturday you can recy- cle your old electronics free of charge. They will take tele- visions, computer equipment, printers, microwave ovens, VCR and DVD players and other small electronic waste. • Car Show Registration Packet – A free opportunity to promote your business or event is available for the Car Show. If you would like to include a promotional item in the car show packets, such as coupons, fliers, pens, key rings or magnets, bring 175 to the chamber office, 1110 Solano. There is no charge, just get them to us by Friday. • Community Concert – 7:30 p.m. Friday, at the State Theatre, 333 Oak St. in Red Bluff, the Tehama County Community Concert Association presents the Presidio Brass. The concert is free to all Community Concert mem- bers. To become a member, visit www.tehamacommunity- concerts.org or call 727-8727. The chamber has member- ship applications as well. The Presidio Brass is a dynamic force in American brass chamber music. • Youth Bowler Carnival – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 7, at North Side Park. 1414 Colusa St. This is a fundraiser for the youth bowlers to attend the state tourna- ment in Pinole and Albany. There will be live DJ, dunk tank and more than 28 carnival games. For more information, call Bev Martini at 824-3500. • Olive Pluck – Mark your calendar for free olive oil tast- ing and mill tours, 4-8 p.m., May 12 at Lucero Olive Oil. You may enter to have an olive placed in the vat to be plucked. Grand prize $1,000, second prize $500 and third prize $250. Tickets are $25 for a chance to win. Tickets will be available at the chamber as well as Lucero Olive Oil. All proceeds benefit Destination Tehama’s Branding Effort. Hot dog vendor turns 1 Danny Dogs celebrated its first year in March. “I have met and made friends with so many nice people,” said owner Danny Tannehill. Formerly a tree surgeon, Tannehill has spent eight years as a member of the Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce. Set up next to the down- SAT. APRIL 30 • 9-4 GIANT SIDEWALK SALE Hundreds of clearance BOOTS & SHOES 51 Dozens of Women’s ⁄2 & 6 Comfort Shoes $20 pair 478 Antelope Blvd. • Red Bluff • 529-5466 town post office or else- where during special events and parties, Tannehill looks forward to another year. Call Danny Dogs at 529- 3848 or send an to email DannyDogs@charter.net. FIESTA DAYS SIDEWALK SALE May 6-7, 2011 Downtown Red Bluff Come join us for Great Savings! • Specials • Food • Drawings • Entertainment COMFORT SERVICE INC. 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