Wednesday, Sept. 20
* Due to a lack of veterinary care, Clear Lake Animal Welfare Society (CLAWS) will cease writing spay/neuter vouchers until Wednesday, Dec. 6. CLAWS would normally write vouchers on the first and Wednesday of each month at its thrift shop in Clearlake; the organization is presently looking for traveling vet assistance.
* 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, Sept. 20 in the CardioPulmonary Care Center conference room, 15250 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Entrance is at the lower level of the building.
Topic of dicussion will be “Questions and Answers About Chronic Lung Disease.” A video will be shown on “Handling Flare-ups and Energy Conservation Skills.” Meetings, which are sponsored by the American Lung Association, are free and open to anyone interested in learning more about chronic lung disease or breathing disorders. Caregivers are also welcome.
More information is available by calling the American Lung Association at (707) 527-5864 or go online at www.lungsusa.org.
Thursday, Sept. 21
* The monthly Marine Corps breakfast will be held Thursday, Sept. 21 at Perko”s Restaurant on 11th Street in Lakeport. The menu is pay as you go. All Marines are invited to attend.
* The Redbud Audubon Society hosts its first fall meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Kelseyville High School library. Speakers from a non-profit wildlife education center, Wild Things Inc., will bring live birds to Thursday”s meeting. For more information, please call Roberta Lyons at 994-2024, or Marilyn Waits at 279-1242.
Friday, Sept. 22
* Clearlake Elks Lodge No. 2299 will hold its Friday night dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 22 at Old Highway 53 and Crawford Avenue. Chef Robert will be serving beef stroganoff or chicken marsala for $9 per person. Dessert will be a tin roof sundae for $1 more. All Elks and their guests are welcome. Call 994-9321 or 994-1089 for an invitation.
* American Legion Post 437 will have the “Best Little Fish Fry in Lake County,” 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 at 14770 Austin Road in Clearlake. Cost is $5 per person and everyone is invited. Please call 994-3677 for information.
Tuesday, Sept. 26
* The South Lake County Democratic Club will hold its September meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the Redbud Library Community Room, 14785 Burns Valley Road in Clearlake. The club will be planning for fall campaign events. Meetings are open to all, and membership is open to any registered Democrat.
The South Lake County Democratic Club is affiliated with Progressive Democrats of America. (www.pdamerica.org). Local Lake County Democrats” Web site is www.lakecountydemocrats.org. Contact Lake County Democrats at 277-0833.
Wednesday, Sept. 27
* The Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce”s parade committee meets at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the chamber office, 4700 Golf Avenue in Clearlake. This is an opportunity for interested volunteers to help with the annual Christmas Parade, taking place this year on Saturday, Dec. 9. For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, please call the chamber office at 994-3600.
Thursday, Sept. 28
* The Lake-Mendo Chapter of the Telephone Pioneers will hold its monthly meeting and luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28 at Ukiah Garden Cafe, 1090 S. State Street in Ukiah. All telephone employees (retired or not) and their spouses are invited to attend the meeting and luncheon. Your support is greatly needed for the continued efforts to help the community throughout the year. For reservations, call Virginia Bertorelli, 462-3123.
* Blood Bank of the Redwoods will hold a blood drive, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 at the Lake County Fire Protection District”s fire station on Olympic Drive 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.
* 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
* Clearlake Elks Lodge No. 2299 will hold its Friday night dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at Old Highway 53 and Crawford Avenue. Chef Robert will be serving Salisbury steak over rice or sole with shrimp and pineapple for $9 per person. Dessert will be pineapple upside down cake for $1 more. All Elks and their guests are welcome. Call 994-9321 or 994-1089 for an invitation.
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.
* Lower Lake High School”s Class of ”76 plans a three-day, two-night campout on Friday, Sept. 29 and Saturday, Sept. 30, at Clear Lake State Park in Kelseyville. Registration deadline was Friday, Sept. 1. Call Tami Cook, at 279-0568, to have an invitation mailed to you.
Saturday, Sept. 30
* Shriners Hospital Screening Clinic for children from birth to 18 years with orthopedic/bone problems or burn injuries who may qualify for excellent no-cost medical care will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Saturday, Sept. 30, at Redbud Community Hospital, 15630 18th Avenue in Clearlake at the far end of the main parking area. Look for the two motorhomes set up for the examinations by the doctors. There will be clowns, balloons and refreshments. For more information on this most important annual event, you may contact George Ryder of the Lake County Shrine Club, 994-1123.
Tuesday, Oct. 3
* 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.
Saturday, Oct. 7
* 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.
* A public discussion regarding the conduct of local police officers and other community interests will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 in the Redbud Library conference room. All members of the community are invited to attend. For more information call 994-0749.
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. 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.
Wednesday, Oct. 11
* The Lower Lake Community Action Group meets at noon on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lower Lake Community Park. Lunch is $6 per person. Meetings include a guest speaker as well as LLCAG business.
Thursday, Oct. 12
* 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.
Sunday, Oct. 15
* The Vineyard Run for Literacy takes place Sunday, Oct. 15 at Steele Wines in Finley. Registration is at 8 a.m. and the race begins at 9 a.m. Participants can choose from a 10K run, a 5K run or a 5K walk through the neighboring countryside. Entry is a $15 individual donation and $25 family donation. Proceeds support tutoring services that are provided to adult learners free of charge through the Lake County Adult Literacy Program. For more information, please call 263-7633 or visit www.rdysetgo.com.
Tuesday, Oct. 17
* 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, Oct. 26
* 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, Nov. 4
* 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.
Tuesday, Nov. 7
* 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, Nov. 8
* The Lower Lake Community Action Group meets at noon on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lower Lake Community Park. Lunch is $6 per person. Meetings include a guest speaker as well as LLCAG business.
Thursday, Nov. 9
* 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, Nov. 21
* 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, Nov. 23
* 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, Dec. 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.
Thursday, Dec. 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.
Tuesday, Dec. 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, Dec. 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.
