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Altacal Audubon will be offering the following program and field trip activities for January. All programs and activ- ities are free of cost un- less otherwise indicated and are open to the pub- lic. For more informa- tion, call Wayland Augur at 519-4724 or write to wba@acm.org. 18th Annual Snow Goose Festival of the Pa- cific Flyway, Jan. 25-29 All sorts of wonders are in store for birders and outdoor enthusiasts of all skills and ages at the 18th Annual Snow Goose Festi- val of the Pacific Flyway, Wednesday-Sunday, Jan. 25-29, in Chico. This action-packed 5-day event celebrates the remarkable journey of millions of waterfowl and raptors along the Pa- cific Flyway that call the Northern Sacramento Valley their home during the winter months. With more than 60 field trips, workshops and pre- sentations, free family activities, exhibits, ven- dors and the amazing Pa- cific Flyway Art Exhibit in downtown Chico, the festival is a great oppor- tunity to spend the day or all five days learning about the natural won- ders of the Pacific Flyway and its inhabitants. Alvaro Jaramillo joins the festival this year as keynote speaker at the "Gathering of Wings" Banquet and Silent Auc- tion. Alvaro will share his knowledge and insight into a birder's brain. Come hear his lighthearted and informative explanation of how to identify birds and why birding is a great addition to anyone's life. Visit www.snowgoose- festival.org for program and registration infor- mation. Llano Seco Viewing Platform Big Sit, Jan. 7 Give your legs a rest and your eyes a treat on this leisurely afternoon at Llano Seco Viewing Plat- form. Bring your lawn chair, binoculars, and snacks, sit back and relax as the birds come to you. You'll learn to identify the wa- terfowl species that fre- quent this idyllic setting. Then at dusk the water- fowl will fly-out from the ponds to nearby fields to feed at night. As the sky fills with birds, their wing beats and calls are incred- ible. Meet at Llano Seco Viewing Platform at 3:30 p.m. Limited parking; trip limited to 20 people. To reserve, write to Matthew Forster at find- forster@yahoo.com or call 619-347-2269 by Jan. 3. ALTACALAUDUBON Programandfield trips for January The California Highway Patrol and Pacific Gas and Electric Co. urge drivers to use extra caution on the roads,avoiddistracteddriv- ing and designate a sober driver this holiday season and throughout the year. Taking these steps can reducethelikelihoodofmo- tor vehicle accidents involv- ing utility poles that cause injuries or fatalities. "Distracteddrivingis100 percent preventable. Unfor- tunately an estimated 80 percent of traffic accidents involve some form of driver distraction. Everyone plays a part in keeping the roads safe — including PG&E — and as a part of our com- mitment to the communi- ties we serve, we join with theCHPurgingmotoriststo avoid distractions that can lead to serious, even fatal, accidents," said Pat Hogan, senior vice president, Elec- tric Transmission and Dis- tribution, PG&E. According to the CHP, during last year's New Year'sholiday,therewere27 fatalcollisionsonCalifornia roadways. In addition, CHP officers made more than 920 arrests for driving un- dertheinfluenceduringthe 78-hour New Year's Maxi- mum Enforcement Period. "Far too many people are killed and injured ev- ery year in collisions," said CHPCommissionerJoeFar- row."Together,lawenforce- ment and the public can bring an end to these pre- ventable tragedies. Motor- ists are reminded to avoid distractions, drive at a safe and legal speed, buckle up and always designate a so- ber driver." TheCHPwillobservethe New Year with a MEP that started Friday evening and will run through midnight Monday, Jan. 2. All avail- able personnel will be on duty and although the CHP willbefocusedonimpaired drivers, officers will also watch for distracted driv- ing, speeding and seat belts violations, as well as assist- ing the motoring public. In addition to fatalities and injuries, more than 1,700 vehicle-caused inci- dents this year have caused power outages across PG&E's 70,000-square-mile service area from Eureka to Bakersfield, impacting nearly 693,000 homes and businesses. These outages can interrupt electric ser- vice to important facilities such as hospitals, schools and traffic lights. The aver- age cost for replacing a util- ity pole damaged in a ve- hicle-caused incident was morethan$10,000thisyear. PG&E is doing its part to reduce the likelihood of motor vehicle accidents, joining other leading com- panies in prohibiting cell phone use while driving on company time. Employ- ees must pull over to a legal parking spot if they want to takeormakeacall,checke- mail or text. "Providing safe and reli- able service is a top prior- ity for PG&E, and while we continually make upgrades andinvestmentstoenhance the resiliency of the grid, cars that crash into util- ity poles disrupt hundreds of thousands of customers' service every year and can down power lines posing a serious safety risk," Ho- gan said. "While it is legal to talk on the phone using a hands-freedeviceinCalifor- nia, we ask our customers to stay off the phone while driving—especiallyduring the busy holiday season — sothattogether,wecanhelp make the roads safer for ev- eryone." If your vehicle comes into contact with a downed power line, stay inside. The safest place is in your car. Thegroundaroundyourcar maybeenergized.Honkthe horn, roll down your win- dow and yell for help. Warn others to stay away. Anyone who touches the equipment or ground around the vehi- cle may be injured. Use your mobile phone tocall911.Firedepartment, police and PG&E workers will tell you when it is safe to get out of the vehicle. If there is a fire and you have to exit a vehicle that has come in contact with downed power lines fol- low these guidelines: Re- move loose items of cloth- ing. Keep your hands at yoursidesandjumpclearof the vehicle, so you are not touching the car when your feet hit the ground. Keep both feet close together and shuffle away from the vehi- cle without picking up your feet. SAFETY Driving tips for the holiday season "TheBeatles:EightDaysA Week — The Touring Years" is based on the first part of The Beatles' career, 1962- 1966, the period in which they toured and captured the world's acclaim. The film will be shown at RedBluff'sStateTheatre,333 Oak St., at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7. Ron Howard's film ex- plores how John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr cametogethertobecomethis extraordinary phenomenon, The Beatles. It delves into their inner workings — how theymadedecisions,created their music and built their collective career together — all the while, highlighting The Beatles' extraordinary and unique musical gifts and their remarkable, com- plementary personalities. The film focuses on the time period from the early Beatles' journey in the days of The Cavern Club in Liv- erpool to their last concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco in 1966. The evening will feature an exclusive 30-minute con- cert film of The Beatles' leg- endary 1965 performance at Shea Stadium, with digitally remastered sound and a re- stored 4K image. Before the film enjoy lo- cal favorite, The Main Street Band. Tickets, available at the door, are $15. STATE THEATRE Film chronicles The Beatles' early years Advocacy American Legion, Las- sen Post 0167 Red Bluff, 528-1026 American Legion, Rais- ner Post 45 Corning, 518-3152 Am Vets, Post 2002 Corning, 526-2883 VFW Los Molinos, 384-1301 Red Bluff, 528-1026 Corning Post 4218 Dis- trict 15 Auxiliary 4218, District 15 824-5957 DAV 529-4579 Marine Corps League, Detachment 1140 (888) MCL-1140 Military Family Sup- port Group 529-1852 or 529-2416 Services Tehama County Veter- ans Service Office 529-3664 Tehama County Veter- ans Collaborative Tehama Together, 527- 2223 Veteran Resource Cen- ter Chico (530) 809-2831 Redding (530) 223-3211 VA Crisis Hotline (800) 273-8255 VA Homeless Outreach (530) 247-7917 Redding VA Outpatient Clinic (530) 226-7555 Chico VA Outpatient Clinic (530) 879-5000 Veterans Home, Red- ding (530) 224-3800 Faith Based Advocacy PATH — Poor And The Homeless 736-3959 Pastor Dave Lambers, VCF 736-3400 Serving veterans? If your local organiza- tion or government en- tity offers service specific to veterans, send contact information to editor@ redbluffdailynews.com, fax to 527-9251 or drop it off at 728 Main Street in Red Bluff during business hours to be added to this listing. RESOURCES Services and advocacy groups for veterans Latino Outreach of Te- hama Countyisseekinghelp from community members to collaborate with commu- nity awareness events such asCincodeMayoandHealth Fair. A meeting will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.18,tostartpreparingfor upcoming 2017 events. Those interested in learn- ing more about a volunteer- run non-profit organization are invited to attend the in- formal gathering, which will be at the Northern Valley Catholic Social Services Red Bluff Family Resource Cen- ter,220SycamoreSt.,Ste.101. All ideas are welcome. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. Formoreinformation,call 200-2848. 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