Wednesday, Nov. 1
* Clear Lake Gleaners, Inc. (Food Bank of Lake County) will hold its monthly USDA food giveaway, Wednesday, Nov. 1. 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.
* The Lake County Rockhounds hold monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the Redbud Library, 14785 Burns Valley Road in Clearlake. The public is always welcome to attend. This program will be a silent auction. If you need additional information, please call Sandy Thuet at 350-2248 or Christian Yeagan at 275-3238.
* Clear Lake Rebekah Lodge No. 43 will serve a turkey dinner with all the trimmings 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 at the hall, 8466 Lake Street in Lower Lake. Donation: $8 adults; $4 children 12 and younger. For more information call the hall at 995-0942 or Vivian at 994-6298.
Friday, Nov. 3
* Clearlake Elks Lodge No. 2299 will hold its Friday night dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at Old Highway 53 and Crawford Avenue. Chef Robert will be serving Swiss steak or chicken stew and dumplings 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.
Friday, Nov. 3 and Saturday, Nov. 4
* Sons of Italy will hold an indoor yard sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 and Saturday, Nov. 4 at 2817 Highway 20 in Nice. Hamburgers, hot dogs and soft drinks will be sold at the snack bar. For table space rental call Norma Wright at 274-1150; cost is $15 for one day and $25 for two days.
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.
* A holiday craft and bake sale will be held by Scotts Valley Grange No. 725, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. Vendors wanted. For more information call Evelyn at 998-9259; Pat at 262-5880; or Diane at 275-8802.
* The 14th annual Coyote Valley School Auction takes place from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Hidden Valley Lake Country Club, 18677 Lake Ridge Circle. This year”s theme is “Hidden Valley Goes Hollywood.” Admission is $20 and includes beverages, appetizers, desserts, and wine Bar featuring Lake County wines.
Saturday, Nov. 4 and Sunday, Nov. 5
* Lower Lake Elementary School will hold its second annual craft fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4 and 5 at the school, 9240 Lake Street in Lower Lake. Booth space is available. For more information call Liberty at 367-5843. On Saturday, the school will also host its harvest carnival, noon to 4 p.m. There will be games for all ages.
Sunday, Nov. 5
* Clearlake Elks Lodge No. 2299 will hold its monthly youth activity breakfast from 9 a.m. until noon on Sunday, Nov. 5, at the lodge, located at Old Highway 53 and Crawford Avenue. The menu will consist of French toast, eggs any style, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage or bacon, toast, hash browns, juice and coffee for only $5 for adults and $2.50 for 12 and younger. This breakfast is open to the public and all proceeds go to help our youth around the lake.
* Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2337 will serve breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Nov. 5 at the Post Hall, 3980 Veterans Lane in Clearlake. Donation: $5.
* Sons of Italy will hold a spaghetti feed from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5 at 2817 Highway 20 in Nice. Menu includes home made spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, salad and dessert. Donation: $7; for a $1.50 more add meatballs or sausage. Take is available. For more information call Ann Hansberg at 262-1349.
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 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lower Lake Community Park. Dinner 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.
Friday, Nov. 10
* Clearlake Elks Lodge No. 2299 will hold its Friday night dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at Old Highway 53 and Crawford Avenue. Chef Robert will be serving pork chili verde or trout almondine for $9 per person. Dessert will be bread pudding for $1 more. All Elks and their guests are welcome. Call 994-9321 or 994-1089 for an invitation.
Saturday, Nov. 11
* The Avenue of Flags will fly in honor of Veterans Day from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Hartley Cemetery in Middletown and at the Lower Lake and Upper Lake cemeteries, weather permitting.
* The Park Study Club is presenting its fifth annual fashion show and luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Clubhouse, located at 13687 Santa Clara Avenue off Arrowhead in Clearlake. The event starts with lunch being served at 1 p.m., followed by the fashion show featuring fashions from Lisa”s 3-60. Tickets are $20.? Due to limited seating, presale tickets are recommended.? Call Lori at 994-1119.
* American Legion Post 437 Auxiliary will be hosting an open house from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at 14770 Austin Road in Clearlake to honor returning Iraq veterans and their families and the families of those still serving in Iraq. Please call 994-3677 for information.
* Upper Lake Fire Department Auxiliary will hold its 13th annual taco feed, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Odd Fellows Hall, Main Street in Upper Lake. The event is a part of the auxiliary”s Christmas Cheer program, which serves residents of the north shore communities. Menu includes tacos with all fixings, rice, beans and beverage. Dinners to go will be available.
Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12
* The Redbud Audubon Society hosts a meeting of the eight Audubon chapters that make up the Northern Regional Council, Saturday, Nov. 11, and Sunday, Nov. 12, at Galilee Community Center. Local chapter members are welcome to attend any or all regional council meeting activities.
A program at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, featuring Cornell Lab of Ornithology videographer Larry Arbanas, is open to the general public. Two 9 a.m. bird walks take place, Saturday at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park and Sunday at Clear Lake State Park.
For more information about the Redbud Audubon Society, visit www.redbudaudubon.org.
Sunday, Nov. 12
* American Legion Post No. 437 will be serving breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 14770 Austin Road in Clearlake. Cost is $5 per person. Everyone is invited. Please call 994-3677 for information.
Tuesday, Nov. 14
* The Lake County division of California Retired Teachers” Association will be holding its November? meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Happy Gardens, 13440 East Highway 20 in Clearlake Oaks. The guest speaker is Bonnie Evenigred, whose topic is “How to Design a Special Book for Your Family.”? ? At this meeting, a silent auction will take place with the proceeds going to the scholarship fund. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. with the meeting, luncheon and silent auction following. All retired teachers are invited to attend. Any retired teacher who joins the Lake County Retired Teachers” Association at this meeting will receive a free lunch. For reservations call 274-2281.
Friday, Nov. 17
* Clearlake Elks Lodge No. 2299 will hold its Friday night dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at Old Highway 53 and Crawford Avenue. Chef Robert will be serving beef stew in sourdough bowls or fried chicken 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.
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.
Friday, Nov. 24
* Clearlake Elks Lodge No. 2299 will hold its Friday night dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24 at Old Highway 53 and Crawford Avenue. Chef Robert will be serving chicken fried steak or sole and shrimp with pnieapple for $9 per person. Dessert will be parfaits for $1 more. All Elks and their guests are welcome. Call 994-9321 or 994-1089 for an invitation.
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.
Wednesday, Dec. 6
* The Lake County Rockhounds hold monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the 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.
Wednesday, Dec. 13
* The Lower Lake Community Action Group meets at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lower Lake Community Park. Dinner is $6 per person. Meetings include a guest speaker as well as LLCAG business.
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.
Wednesday, Jan. 3
* The Lake County Rockhounds hold monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the 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.
