Corning Chamber of Commerce reports: April 22

New member 
The Corning Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Tehama County Genealogical & Historical Society as a new member. They can be reached at P.O. Box 415, Red Bluff Ca, 96080.  Phone: 530-527-6677.

Business spotlight 
The chamber spotlight is on Tri-Counties Furniture, 1102 South St. in Corning owned and operated by Jodie Hughes. Jodi opened the store two and a half years ago and has been a member of the chamber since opening. Tri-Counties Furniture sells new household furniture and mattresses. Jodie said that mattresses are a big seller at the store. She also has gift items for sale. Jodie said that she averages 25 percent less on retail prices compared to other places and if a person orders from the catalog they can get an additional 20 percent off. The couches that she carries are all handmade in Northern California. Normally orders come within two weeks. They deliver free within 15 miles of the store. Jodie is married and has three children, 7, 5 and 3 years old. She came to Corning seven years ago from Chico and had a secondhand store before she opened Tri-Counties Furniture. The store is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The phone number for the store is 824-5398, or you may call 520-5424.

Night of jazz, swing
At 7 p.m. Friday, Corning Union High School presents "A Night of Jazz & Swing" with the Swing Kings at the Veterans Memorial Hall. There will be appetizers, desserts, a silent auction and door prizes. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets are available at the chamber office, 1110 Solano St. Funds go toward supporting CUHS music.  

Children's fair 
The Children's Fair of Tehama County is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Tehama District Fairgrounds. This event brings together families and local organizations that provide services for young children and the spirit of learning. This informative day offers creating and exploring, as well as fun at booths sponsored by local organizations. Booths also offer health, safety and other important information for parents. Activities include face painting, obstacle course, crafts and much more. For more information, call 527-5811.

Spaghetti feed 
From 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the El Camino United Methodist Church, 8345 Highway 99W, there will be a spaghetti feed to help raise funds for the Mt. Lassen Church Camp. Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. Dinners will include spaghetti, bread, salad, beverage and dessert.

Cleanup day
You can help Corning get a clean sweep on spring with a free cleanup day May 2 starting at 8 a.m. The Dumpsters will be at Bell-Carter Olive Co. parking lot and the transportation center. This is for Corning residents only. You may clean your yard, house and/or alleyway and bring your items to the dumpsters at these locations. Acceptable items are: appliances, furniture and other household waste, including cardboard, newspaper and magazines. To the Corning Transportation Center you may bring tires, electronic waste, TVs, computer/printer equipment, radios, VCR/DVD players and other small electronics, alkaline batteries and lawn and yard waste. For further information, call 824-7015.