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.
* Applicants for a vacancy on the City of Clearlake Planning Commission have until Wednesday, July 19 to file with the Deputy City Clerk if you wish to be included in a Clearlake City Council agenda packet for Thursday, July 27. Individuals may continue to apply up to and including the July 27 meeting and the council is not limited to choosing from among individuals who apply by the July 19 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 first and third Wednesday of each month at the Rebekah Lodge in Lower Lake. 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.
* 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 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.
* The Lake County Single Lakers will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 20 at Sunflower Caf?, 14520 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Single persons are most welcome to attend this no-business, just chat and chow event.
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.
Saturday, July 22
* The “CLAWS Gone Wild Crew” is back and ready to make a splash, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 22 at Four Corners Builders Supply in Clearlake. Get your car washed and help support the Clear Lake Animal Welfare Society. Four Corners will also be donating 10 percent of its daily profits for July 22 to the CLAWS organization.
* Sons of Italy will be hosting a luau dinner and dance on Saturday, July 22 at the lodge, 2817 Highway 20 in Nice. No host bar at 5 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m. Music will be provided by “Shot Gun Willie” with “Scotty on the Drums” from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Donation: $13 advance tickets; $15 at the door; $8 for dancing only. Reservations are suggested; call Norma Wright at 274-1150 or Nellie Mae at 279-0100.
Sunday, July 23
* The Lake County Historical Society”s annual picnic for members and guests will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 23 at the Binkley Ranch/Mahnke Museum. Take State Route 29 to Bottle Rock Road. Turn right immediately past Beaver Creek Campground onto Glenbrook Road. Turn left on Binkley Road and follow to ranch. Carpooling is recommended as parking is limited. Members to bring a salad or desert to share, utensils, plates and a beverage of your choice.
Tuesday, July 25
* The Lake County Board of Supervisors meets at 9 a.m. every Tuesday except for the fifth Tuesday in a month in Supervisors” Chambers at the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes Street in Lakeport. Meetings are broadcast live on PEG Channel TV8 and rebroadcast the following Sunday.
Agendas can be viewed at Redbud Library, 14785 Burns Valley Road in Clearlake; at local post offices and the Lake County Web site, http://co.lake.ca.us/bos.asp.
Board minutes can also be viewed on the county Web site, where they have been posted in .pdf format. Please note that in order to view .pdf documents, you will need Adobe Reader software, which is available free of charge from www.adobe.com.
* The South Lake County Democratic Club will hold its July meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 at Redbud Library, 14785 Burns Valley Road in Clearlake. The club will be making plans for the Lake County Fair. The meeting is open to the public and membership is open to all registered Democrats.
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.
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. Additionally, please refer to the ObserverHAmerican classifieds for legal notices of specific public hearings.
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.
Tuesday, Aug. 1
* 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. Additionally, please refer to the ObserverHAmerican classifieds for legal notices of specific public hearings.
Wednesday, Aug. 2
* 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.
* 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 first and third Wednesday of each month at the Rebekah Lodge in Lower Lake. 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.
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. During the Aug. 5 meeting, Edwin Hill will demonstrate how to install and use backup programs. 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.
* Clearlake Elks Lodge No. 2299 will host an authentic Hawaiian Luau on Saturday, Aug. 5 at the lodge, located at Old Hwy 53 and Crawford Avenue. Cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and dancing until midnight. The menu will consist of Kahlua pag, Lomi salmon, Hawaiian chicken, cooked rice, yams, vegetables, fresh baked bread, fruit salad and pineapple upside down cake. Cost will be $20 for adults and $10 for children younger than 12. Tickets are available from Elk Members or by calling 994-9321 or 994-1089. This event is open to the public and will be sold out early. Please call for reservations soon.
Sunday, Aug. 6
* Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2337 will serve breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Aug. 6 at the Post Hall, 3980 Veterans Lane in Clearlake. Donation: $5.
Tuesday, Aug. 8
* Vietnam Veterans of America chapter No. 951 meets for a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 at Saint Mary Immaculate parish hall in Lakeport. General meeting follows at 7 p.m.
Information is shared on activities, such as the club”s participation in fairs, the Avenue of Flags and other veterans” ceremonies. Meetings also include discussion of topics of concern for veterans such as Veterans Administration services and policies. Vietnam era veterans, as well as other veterans and members of the general public are invited.
The meeting place can be found by coming into Lakeport on 11th Street and turning right on Forbes Street. Turn into the parking lot on the left just after the police parking lot. Come on in and let the VVA welcome you.
Thursday, Aug. 10
* 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. Additionally, please refer to the ObserverHAmerican classifieds for legal notices of specific public hearings.
Saturday, Aug. 12
The Clearlake American Legion Post No. 437 and Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 44 will have a U.S. Flag retirement ceremony, 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 at the American Legion Post, 14770 Austin Road in Clearlake. The American Legion will be accepting American Flags at the Post up to the time of the retirement ceremony. All veterans or non-veteran residents of Lake County are invited to attend the ceremony. Please call 994-3677 for information.
Tuesday, Aug. 15
* 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. Additionally, please refer to the ObserverHAmerican classifieds for legal notices of specific public hearings.
Wednesday, Aug. 16
* 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.
* 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 first and third Wednesday of each month at the Rebekah Lodge in Lower Lake. 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, Aug. 24
* 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. Additionally, please refer to the ObserverHAmerican classifieds for legal notices of specific public hearings.
Tuesday, Sept. 5
* 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. Additionally, please refer to the ObserverHAmerican classifieds for legal notices of specific public hearings.
Wednesday, Sept. 6
* 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.
* 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 first and third Wednesday of each month at the Rebekah Lodge in Lower Lake. 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.
Tuesday, Sept. 12
* Vietnam Veterans of America chapter No. 951 meets for a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 at Saint Mary Immaculate parish hall in Lakeport. General meeting follows at 7 p.m.
Information is shared on activities, such as the club”s participation in fairs, the Avenue of Flags and other veterans” ceremonies. Meetings also include discussion of topics of concern for veterans such as Veterans Administration services and policies. Vietnam era veterans, as well as other veterans and members of the general public are invited.
The meeting place can be found by coming into Lakeport on 11th Street and turning right on Forbes Street. Turn into the parking lot on the left just after the police parking lot. Come on in and let VVA welcome you.
Thursday, Sept. 14
* 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. Additionally, please refer to the ObserverHAmerican classifieds for legal notices of specific public hearings.
Saturday, Sept. 16
* Lake County Road Cleanup Day takes place on Saturday, Sept. 16 and is timed each year to coincide with the International Coastal Cleanup, www.coastalcleanup.org. County road and state highway adoption teams will be cleaning in their designated areas and members of the public are also invited to participate. For more information about Lake County Road Cleanup Day, call Chuck Doty at BORT, 262-1090; or Lori Price at the Department of Public Works, 263-2341.
Tuesday, Sept. 19
* 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. Additionally, please refer to the ObserverHAmerican classifieds for legal notices of specific public hearings.
Thursday, Sept. 28
* 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. Additionally, please refer to the ObserverHAmerican classifieds for legal notices of specific public hearings.
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.
Tuesday, Oct. 10
* Vietnam Veterans of America chapter No. 951 meets for a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10 at Saint Mary Immaculate parish hall in Lakeport. General meeting follows at 7 p.m.
Information is shared on activities, such as the club”s participation in fairs, the Avenue of Flags and other veterans” ceremonies. Meetings also include discussion of topics of concern for veterans such as Veterans Administration services and policies. Vietnam era veterans, as well as other veterans and members of the general public are invited.
The meeting place can be found by coming into Lakeport on 11th Street and turning right on Forbes Street. Turn into the parking lot on the left just after the police parking lot. Come on in and let VVA welcome you.
