Wednesday, July 5
* Clear Lake Gleaners, Inc. (Food Bank of Lake County) will hold its monthly USDA food giveaway, Wednesday, July 5. Sites are located at the Clearlake American Legion and the Clearlake Elks Lodge as well as in Clearlake Oaks, Middletown, Kelseyville, Finley, Lakeport, Upper Lake and Lucerne. Please refer to the site where registered for time. New applicants must have Social Security identification. For more information call 263-8082.
* 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.
The next meeting is on Wednesday, July 5. Guest Pat Brewer will demonstrate wire wrapping. If you need additional information, please call Sandy Thuet at 350-2248 or Christian Yeagan at 275-3238.
Thursday, July 6
* The Thursday morning breakfast group meets at 7 a.m. Thursday, July 6 at the Main Street Caf?, 14084 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Tom Schneider, district director for Boy Scouts of America, will discuss the status of scouting in Lake County. The July program chairperson is Dave James.
* 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.
Friday, July 7
* Clearlake Elks Lodge 2299 will hold its Friday night dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 7 at Old Highway 53 and Crawford Avenue. Chef Robert will be serving London broil or stuffed tomato supreme for $9 per person. Dessert will be fruit crisp with tapioca cream for $1 more. All Elks and their guests are welcome. Call 994-9321 or 994-1089 for an invitation.
Sunday, July 9
* American Legion Post No. 437 will be serving Sunday breakfast, 9 a.m. to noon July 9 at 14770 Austin Road in Clearlake. Cost is $5 per meal. Everyone is invited. Please call 994-3677 for information.
Wednesday, July 12
* Applicants for a vacancy on the City of Clearlake Planning Commission have until noon Wednesday, July 12 to file with the Deputy City Clerk if you wish to be included in a Clearlake City Council agenda packet for Thursday, July 17. Individuals may continue to apply up to and including the July 17 meeting and the council is not limited to choosing from among individuals who apply by the July 12 packet deadline. For more information, please call 994-8201, ext. 150.
* 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 Thursday morning breakfast group meets at 7 a.m. Thursday, July 13 at the Main Street Caf?, 14084 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Michael Friel, president of the Lake County Land Trust, will talk about past successes and future plans for the land trust. The July program chairperson is Dave James.
* 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, July 14
* Clearlake Elks Lodge 2299 will hold its Friday night dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 14 at Old Highway 53 and Crawford Avenue. Chef Robert will be serving marinated pork tenderloin or chicken pasta bake for $9 per person. Dessert will be chocolate brownie sundae for $1 more. All Elks and their guests are welcome. Call 994-9321 or 994-1089 for an invitation.
Saturday, July 15
* Lake County Computer Users meet from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the first and third Saturdays of most months at the Live Oak Senior Center, 12502 Foothill Blvd. in Clearlake Oaks. Coffee and donuts are available at 9 a.m. for early arrivals. For more information about LCCU, call Jim Erdahl at 998-0303 or visit www.lccu-ca.org.
Tuesday, July 18
* The City of Clearlake Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Committee 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.
* The Better Breathers Club will meet from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 19 at the Family Health Center conference room, 15250 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Entrance is at the lower level of the building. The topic of discussion will be “Hungry or Thirsty?” Nancy Perrin, manager of Pulmonary Rehabilitation at Adventist Health Redbud Hospital, will help differentiate between hunger and thirst, plus provide information on healthy eating while living with breathlessness and lung disease.
Meetings are free and open to anyone interested in learning more about chronic lung disease or breathing disorders. Caregivers are also welcome.
For more information on lung disease please call the American Lung Association at (707) 527-5864. Up-to-date information on lung disease is also available online at www.lungsusa.org. For further information on pulmonary rehabilitation at Adventist Health Redbud Community Hospital, call Donna at 995-4580.
Thursday, July 20
* The Thursday morning breakfast group meets at 7 a.m. Thursday, July 20 at the Main Street Caf?, 14084 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Clearlake Administrator Kathy Kivley will discuss the status of the city and the challenges facing it. The July program chairperson is Dave James.
Friday, July 21
* Clearlake Elks Lodge 2299 will hold its Friday night dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 21 at Old Highway 53 and Crawford Avenue. Chef Robert will be serving braised boneless short ribs or sole with shrimp and pineapple for $9 per person. Dessert will be banana cream cake for $1 more. All Elks and their guests are welcome. Call 994-9321 or 994-1089 for an invitation.
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 Thursday morning breakfast group meets at 7 a.m. Thursday, July 27 at the Main Street Caf?, 14084 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Lake County Assessor-Recorder Doug Wacker will discuss the updated assessment roll and valuation trends. The July program chairperson is Dave James.
* 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, July 28
* American Legion Post No. 437 will have the “Best Little Fish Fry in Lake County,” 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, July 28 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 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 28 at Old Highway 53 and Crawford Avenue. Chef Robert will be serving sweet and sour pork or marinated grilled chicken with bacon and cheddar for $9 per person. Dessert will be a waffle with butter pecan ice cream for $1 more. All Elks and their guests are welcome. Call 994-9321 or 994-1089 for an invitation.
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
* Lake County Computer Users meet from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the first and third Saturdays of most months at the Live Oak Senior Center, 12502 Foothill Blvd. in Clearlake Oaks. Coffee and donuts are available at 9 a.m. for early arrivals. For more information about LCCU, call Jim Erdahl at 998-0303 or visit www.lccu-ca.org.
* 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.
