Wednesday, Aug. 2
* Clear Lake Gleaners, Inc. (Food Bank of Lake County) will hold its monthly USDA food giveaway, Wednesday, Aug. 2. Sites are located at the Clearlake American Legion and the Clearlake Elks Lodge as well as in Lower Lake, 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. 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.
Thursday, Aug. 3
* The Democratic Central Committee of Lake County will meet on Thursday, Aug. 3 at the Mendo-Lake Community Room, 935 11th Street in Lakeport. Committee meetings are open to all and Democrats in Lake County can support the work of the Central Committee and the Democratic Party in Lake County 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, Aug. 4
* Clearlake Elks Lodge No. 2299 will hold its Friday Night Dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 4 at Old Hwy 53 and Crawford Avenue. Chef Robert will be serving barbecued shredded pork with roast red potatoes and a salad or chicken stew and dumplings for $9 per person. Dessert will be carrot cake for $1 more. All Elks and their guests are welcome. Call 994-9321 or 994-1089 for an invitation.
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 pig, 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.
* Vietnam Veterans of America chapter No. 951 is holding a yard sale, beginning at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6 at 2101 S. Main Street in Lakeport. Multiple truckloads of sale items have been donated by members of the community and the VVA will continue accepting donations during the day”s event.
* Clearlake Elks Lodge No. 2299 will be having its monthly youth activity breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Aug. 6 at the lodge, located at Old Highway 53 and Crawford Avenue. The lodge will be serving omelets made to order, eggs any style, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage or bacon, toast, cottage fries, juice and coffee for only $5 per person and $2.50 to kids 12 and younger. This event is open to the public. All proceeds go to help our youth.
Tuesday, Aug. 8
* 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.
* 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.
Wednesday, Aug. 9
* Lake County Federated Republican Women (LCFRW) meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9 at the Robinson Rancheria Convention Center, 1545 E. Hwy 20 in Nice.
Lunch will be served at noon and the speaker will begin at 12:30 p.m. The speaker this month will be Steve Wampler, a former newspaper reporter for the Tracy Press.
Cost of lunch is $20 and includes tax and tip. For reservations call Evelyn Villeggiante, 995-0957, no later than Sunday, Aug. 6. For membership information, call Iva Edwards, 263-5742.
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.
* Final Budget Hearings for the East Lake Resource Conservation District will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10 at the Lower Lake Fire Station office next to the Brick Hall on Main Street in Lower Lake. The public is invited to attend.
Friday, Aug. 11
* The Clear Lake Campus Child Development Center will host an open house, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11 at the center, 15580 Dam Road Extension in Clearlake. All day orientations are available. Walk-ins are welcome; refreshments will be served and enrollment packets will be available upon request. For enrollment information or questions, please call 995-7909. Free or reduced fee quality child care is available for those who qualify.
* Clearlake Elks Lodge No. 2299 will hold its Friday Night Dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at Old Hwy 53 and Crawford Avenue. Chef Robert will be serving Swiss steak with mashed potatoes and a salad or smoked salmon with a dill cream sauce on a bed of fettucini for $9 per person. Dessert will be strawberry mousse for $1 more. All Elks and their guests are welcome. Call 994-9321 or 994-1089 for an invitation.
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.
* Blood Bank of the Redwoods will hold a blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 at the Clearlake Oaks Moose Lodge in Clearlake Oaks. To give blood, you must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 lbs and be in good health. For more information, call (800) 4BLOOD4 or visit www.bbr.org.
* The Lake County Democratic Club will hold its August regular meeting at noon Saturday Aug. 12 at the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center, 3985 Country Club Drive in Lucerne. Meetings are open to all; membership is open to registered Democrats.
The Lake County Democratic Club is an affiliated chapter of the Progressive Democrats of America. Visit the Web site at www.pdamerica.org. Call the Democratic Party in Lake County at 277-0833 or visit the Web site at www.lakecountydemocrats.org.
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.
Friday, Aug. 18
* Clearlake Elks Lodge No. 2299 will hold its Friday night dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 18 at Old Highway 53 and Crawford Avenue. Chef Robert will be serving Mexican style burrito grande with rice and beans or fried chicken with potato cakes for $9 per person. Dessert will be baked Alaska for $1 more. All Elks and their guests are welcome. Call 994-9321 or 994-1089 for an invitation.
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.
Friday, Aug. 25
* Blood Bank of the Redwoods will hold a blood drive, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 at Wal-Mart, 15960 Dam Road Extension in Clearlake. To give blood, you must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 lbs and be in good health. For more information, call (800) 4BLOOD4 or visit www.bbr.org.
* Clearlake Elks No. 2299 will hold its Friday night dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at Old Highway 53 and Crawford Avenue. Chef Robert will be serving beef burgundy with au grautin potatoes and a salad or stuffed trout on a bed of rice for $9 per person. Dessert will be Boston cream cake for $1 more. All Elks and their guests are welcome. Call 994-9321 or 994-1089 for an invitation.
Thursday, Aug. 31
* Blood Bank of the Redwoods will hold a blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31 at Yuba Community College”s Clear Lake Campus. To give blood, you must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 lbs and be in good health. For more information, call (800) 4BLOOD4 or visit www.bbr.org.
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.
