Briefs: Fifth Street Bridge work to close lane
YUBA-SUTTER
The Fifth Street Bridge, which connects Marysville and Yuba City, will be closed to eastbound traffic on Sunday morning.
The Yuba City Public Works Department announced the closure is taking place from 6 a.m. to noon.
"The closure is so the Public Works Department can repair the damaged delineators in the center divide," according to a roadway advisory.
YUBA CITY
Tharp expansion, sidewalk approved
The Yuba City City Council voted on Tuesday to spend $137,000 to add a driving lane and build a sidewalk on Tharp Road.
The sidewalk will connect two housing projects built over the last decade, said Steve Kroeger, assistant city manager. A new driving lane north of Poole Boulevard will increase the number of northbound lanes on Tharp Road from one to two.
The city advertised the project to contractors in early January and received 19 bids a month later. JD Pasquetti Engineering Inc., of Granite Bay, submitted the lowest bid and won the contract.
City officials expect construction to start in March and finish in May.
Yuba County
First Five to allocate $50K
Yuba County's First Five Commission is accepting applications for a share of $50,000 in grant funding, with $10,000 the maximum any one group can receive.
Grants are specific to four areas identified in First Five Yuba's strategic plan:
• Improved systems of care;
• improved family functioning;
• Improved child development; and
• Improved child health.
Mandatory informational sessions begin at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Yuba County Government Center's Wheatland room, 915 Eighth St., Marysville.
Awards will be between $2,500 and $10,000, with no more than $12,500 for any of the four areas. Applications are due by noon March 19.
For more information, contact Karen Ewing at kewing@co.yuba.ca.us or 749-4961.
Marysville
African-American cultural event set
Local students and community members are performing in an African-American history and cultural celebration featuring highlights of the Harlem Renaissance in Marysville.
The event starts at 7 p.m. Friday at the Marysville Community Auditorium, 18th and B streets.
Tickets, $8 for adults and $5 for children, can be purchased at the door.
Presented by the Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts, the evening includes music, dance and poetry with portrayals of the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater dancers and the Cotton Club performers.
Sutter County
Reception for judicial candidate
A meet-and-greet reception is planned for Richard Stout, candidate for Sutter County Superior Court judge.
The reception is 4-6 p.m. March 4 at the home of Simone and Eric Smith. The event is co-hosted by Rose McIsaac.
For more information, email stoutforjudge@aol.com or call 329-2871.
Stout, deputy county counsel for Sutter County, is one of nine candidates seeking the position to replace retiring Judge H. Ted Hansen.
Linda
Rockin' on the Green on May 5
Tickets are available for the upcoming Rockin' on the Green concert featuring several bands, hosted by the American Legion Post 807 in Linda.
Set May 5, the concert includes activities for children, food and beverages.
Featured bands include Black Slax, Amanda Gray, the Red Moon Band, the McBride Brothers Band, Southern Wings and the Chris Gardner Band.
Advance tickets are $10 per person or $15 per couple.
Sponsorship packages are available.
For more information, call 743-6974.
Yuba City
Wapple, Frink at Theater Gallery
Artists Erin Wapple and Jan Frink are featured at the Theater Gallery in Yuba City throughout March, with a reception set March 1 at the site, 752 Plumas St.
The reception is 6-8 p.m.
Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
The gallery is part of the Sutter Performing Arts Association.
