Wednesday, June 21
* Clear Lake Animal Welfare Society (CLAWS) writes spay/neuter vouchers from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month at its local thrift shop, 14106 Olympic Drive in Clearlake. Recipients are limited to one cat voucher per month. Please show proof of low income by bringing an EBT card, Notice of Action, Medicare card, Social Security document, unemployment check stubs, proof of disability or current check stubs and picture identification.
* In-Home Support Services Support Group will hold a free CPR training session at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 21 at the firestation on Olympic Drive in Clearlake. You must register in advance to attend. The training is being offered to all IHSS providers. Call Christy at 995-1332 or 350-1832 for more information.
Thursday, June 22
* The Lake-Mendocino chapter of the Telephone Pioneers will hold its monthly meeting and luncheon at 11:30 a.m. (new time) Thursday, June 22 at Konocti Vista Casino, 2755 Mission Rancheria Road in Lakeport. All telephone employees (retired or not) and their spouses are invited to attend the meeting and luncheon. For reservations, call Virginia B. at 462-3123.
* The Clearlake City Council meets on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive in Clearlake.Watch for agendas or notices of cancellation to be posted at City Hall within 72 hours before a scheduled meeting.
Friday, June 23
* Officers from the Clearlake Police Department, Lake County Sheriff”s Office, Clear Lake area California Highway Patrol, the Lake County Probation Department, Lake County Animal Care and Control, the California Department of Fish and Game and CDF corrections officers will wait tables from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 23 at Main Street Bar & Grill in Clearlake. Tips will be donated to Lake County Special Olympics. For more information about the annual “Tip-a-Cop” fund-raiser, call CHP Officer Mary Bosserman at 279-0103 or Cathy Saderlund with Special Olympics, 262-1269.
* American Legion Post No. 437 will have the “Best Little Fish Fry in Lake County,” 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 23 at 14770 Austin Road in Clearlake. Cost is $5 per person and everyone is invited. Please call 994-3677 for information.
* Clearlake Elks Lodge 2299 will hold its Friday night dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. June 23 at Old Highway 53 and Crawford Avenue. Chef Robert will be serving chicken alfredo with fettucini and zucchini or oriental beef with rice and broccoli for $9 per person. Dessert will be peach cobbler for $1 more. All Elks and their guests are welcome. Call 994-9321 or 994-1089 for an invitation.
Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24
* The Lake County Public Services Department”s HazMobile will accept household hazardous waste, Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24 at the Lake County Fire Protection District”s Olympic Drive fire station in Clearlake. Households can bring up to 15 gallons of toxic items free of charge based on the size of the container.
For more information about HazMobile or any other waste and recycling programs, call the Recycling Hotline, 263-1980, or visit www.co.lake.ca.us and click on the link to Recycling and Integrated Waste Management.
Saturday, June 24
* Bird hikes take place at 8:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturday of summer months at Clear Lake State Park, 5300 Soda Bay Road near Kelseyville. Water and binoculars are suggested. Meet at the visitor center.
Monday, June 26
* The Republican Party of Lake County will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 26 at the Redbud Library, 14785 Burns Valley Road in Clearlake. The agenda will include a critique of the last Primary Election, supporting local candidates and planning for the upcoming General Election. The public is welcome and invited. Light refreshments will be available. Those wishing to learn more about the organization or volunteer can call Republican Headquarters at 263-6790 or Chairman Jackie Ridgel at 279-4062.
Wednesday, June 28
* The South Lake County Democratic Club will hold its June meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 28 at the Hidden Valley Lake Community Services Building, 19400 Hartmann Road. Meetings are open to the public and membership is open to any registered Democrat. The South Lake County Democratic Club is an affiliated chapter of the Progressive Democrats of America (www.pdamerica.org). Call the Democratic Party in Lake County at 277-0833 or visit the Web site at www.lakecountydemocrats.org.
Friday, June 30
* Clearlake Elks Lodge 2299 will hold its Friday night dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. June 30 at Old Hwy 53 and Crawford Avenue. Chef Robert will be serving Scandinavian pork steaks with noodles and broccoli or French tuna casserole for $9 per person. Dessert will be fruit and tapioca for $1 more. All Elks and their guests are welcome. Call 994-9321 or 994-1089 for an invitation.
Saturday, July 1
* The Lavender Women potluck takes place at noon on the first Saturday of each month. Meet new friends, catch up with old ones, eat good food and enjoy lively conversation. Call 994-4026 for location and more information.
Sunday, July 2
* Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2337 will serve breakfast, 9 a.m. to noon, Sunday, July 2 at the Post Hall, 3980 Veterans Lane in Clearlake. Donation: $5.
Wednesday, July 5
* Clear Lake Animal Welfare Society (CLAWS) writes spay/neuter vouchers from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month at its local thrift shop, 14106 Olympic Drive in Clearlake. Recipients are limited to one cat voucher per month. Please show proof of low income by bringing an EBT card, Notice of Action, Medicare card, Social Security document, unemployment check stubs, proof of disability or current check stubs and picture identification.
* The Lake County Rockhounds hold monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at Redbud Library, 14785 Burns Valley Road in Clearlake. The public is always welcome to attend. If you need additional information, please call Sandy Thuet at 350-2248 or Christian Yeagan at 275-3238.
Thursday, July 6
* The Democratic Central Committee of Lake County will meet Thursday, July 6 at the Mendo-Lake Community Room, 935 11th Street in Lakeport. Democrats in Lake County can also support the work of the Central Committee by becoming an associate, VIP or Honorary member. Call the Democratic Party of Lake County at 277-0833 or visit the Web site at www.lakecountydemocrats.org.
Wednesday, July 12
* Lake County Tribal Health”s “Reach Out” program sponsors a series of healthy cooking classes that are taught by gourmet chef Kai Bravo, 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at St. John”s Lutheran Church, 14310 Memory Lane in Clearlake. To register, call Reyna Lopez at 263-8382, ext. 135. To offset program costs, Lake County Tribal Health encourages a $10 donation. Dinner is included. Classes also take place regularly at other Lake County locations.
Thursday, July 13
* The Clearlake City Council meets on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive in Clearlake.Watch for agendas or notices of cancellation to be posted at City Hall within 72 hours before a scheduled meeting.
Tuesday, July 18
* The City of Clearlake Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commitee meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive in Clearlake.Watch for agendas or notices of cancellation to be posted at City Hall within 72 hours before a scheduled meeting.
Wednesday, July 19
* Clear Lake Animal Welfare Society (CLAWS) writes spay/neuter vouchers from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month at its local thrift shop, 14106 Olympic Drive in Clearlake. Recipients are limited to one cat voucher per month. Please show proof of low income by bringing an EBT card, Notice of Action, Medicare card, Social Security document, unemployment check stubs, proof of disability or current check stubs and picture identification.
Wednesday, July 26
* Lake County Tribal Health”s “Reach Out” program sponsors a series of healthy cooking classes that are taught by gourmet chef Kai Bravo, 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at St. John”s Lutheran Church, 14310 Memory Lane in Clearlake. To register, call Reyna Lopez at 263-8382, ext. 135. To offset program costs, Lake County Tribal Health encourages a $10 donation. Dinner is included. Classes also take place regularly at other Lake County locations.
Thursday, July 27
* The Clearlake City Council meets on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive in Clearlake.Watch for agendas or notices of cancellation to be posted at City Hall within 72 hours before a scheduled meeting.
Wednesday, Aug. 2
* The Lake County Rockhounds hold monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at Redbud Library, 14785 Burns Valley Road in Clearlake. The public is always welcome to attend. If you need additional information, please call Sandy Thuet at 350-2248 or Christian Yeagan at 275-3238.
Saturday, Aug. 5
* The Lavender Women potluck takes place at noon on the first Saturday of each month. Meet new friends, catch up with old ones, eat good food and enjoy lively conversation. Call 994-4026 for location and more information.
Wednesday, Sept. 6
* The Lake County Rockhounds hold monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at Redbud Library, 14785 Burns Valley Road in Clearlake. The public is always welcome to attend. If you need additional information, please call Sandy Thuet at 350-2248 or Christian Yeagan at 275-3238.
Friday, Sept. 29 and Saturday, Sept. 30
* The Lake County Public Services Department”s HazMobile will accept household hazardous waste, Friday, Sept. 29 and Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Lake County Fire Protection District”s Olympic Drive fire station in Clearlake. Households can bring up to 15 gallons of toxic items free of charge based on the size of the container.
For more information about HazMobile or any other waste and recycling programs, call the Recycling Hotline, 263-1980, or visit www.co.lake.ca.us and click on the link to Recycling and Integrated Waste Management.
