Wednesday, Dec. 6
* Clear Lake Gleaners, Inc. (Food Bank of Lake County) will hold its monthly USDA food giveaway on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Sites are located at the American Legion Hall and the Elks Lodge in Clearlake as well as in Clearlake Oaks, Middletown, Kelseyville, Finley, Lakeport, Upper Lake and Lucerne.
Please note that there is no longer a site in Lower Lake and has not been for 10 months. This site has been relocated to the Clearlake Elks Lodge.
Please refer to the site where registered for time. New applicants must have Social Security identification. For more information call 263-8082 or e-mail clgleaners@pacific.net.
* The, Clear Lake Animal Welfare Society (CLAWS) is expected to resume writing spay/neuter vouchers on Wednesday, Dec. 6. CLAWS formerly wrote vouchers on the first and third Wednesday of each month at its thrift shop in Clearlake; however, it suspended doing so in September due to a lack of veterinary services.
* Lake County Rockhounds holds 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.
* 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, Dec. 7
* Pearl Harbor Survivors chapter No. 23, North Lake and Mendocino County will hold military ceremonies, 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 at Library Park in Lakeport. Meet and talk with survivors. A special invitation is extended to Pearl Harbor Survivors and the public to attend.
* Pearl Harbor Survivors chapter No. 23, North Lake and Mendocino County will host a luncheon, Thursday, Dec. 7 at Anthony”s A Tasteful Affair, 2509 Lakeshore Blvd. in Lakeport. No host bar at 2 p.m. with lunch served at 2:30 p.m. Reservations requested with choice of entree for $17.50 per person. Everyone is welcome to attend. RSVP for lunch at 263-2955. For more information call Janeane Bogner at 998-3280.
Friday, Dec. 8
* The Redbud Hospital Auxiliary will hold a Christmas boutique, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the hospital at $1 for one ticket or $5 for six tickets.
* Clearlake Elks Lodge 2299 will hold its Friday night dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at Old Highway 53 and Crawford Avenue. Chef Robert will be serving lasagna with garlic bread or Swedish meatballs for $9 per person. Dessert will be apple crisp for $1 more. All Elks and their guests are welcome. Call 994-9321 or 994-1089 for an invitation if you”re not an Elk.
Saturday, Dec. 9
* The Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Christmas parade and tree lighting, beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec 9, at Redbud Park. The parade ends in Austin Park at around 7 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 10
* American Legion Post 437 will be serving breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday,?Dec. 10, at 14770 Austin Road in Clearlake. Cost is $5 per person Everyone is invited. Please call 994-3677 for Information.
Monday, Dec. 11
* A workshop to discuss the proposed Lake County General Plan Update is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at the Brick Hall, 16374 Main Street in Lower Lake. The purpose of this workshop is to receive public comment in advance of public hearings that are anticipated to be scheduled this winter. The latest draft of the General Plan Update is available at county libraries and the Community Development Department, located on the third floor of the Lake County Courthouse in Lakeport. It can also be downloaded from the County of Lake”s Web site, www.co.lake.ca.us/. If you have comments and are unable to attend a workshop, please contact Richard Coel at 263-2221 or e-mail richardc@co.lake.ca.us.
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.
* A free seminar on fund-raising for community projects will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Redbud Library on Burns Valley Road in Clearlake. Space is limited. Reservations are required; contact 928-0198 or send an e-mail to non_profit_info@yahoo.com to reserve your space.
Sonya Christian will lead the seminar and will share her wealth of experience and expertise to help you overcome the challenges of raising money for community projects. The public is invited to come and listen as she explains the basics of community fund-raising success.
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.
Friday, Dec. 15
* Clearlake Elks Lodge 2299 will hold its Friday night dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at Old Highway 53 and Crawford Avenue. Chef Robert will be serving grilled teriyaki salmon or sweet and sour pork for $9 per person. Dessert will be cheesecake for $1 more. All Elks and their guests are welcome. Call 994-9321 for an invitation if you”re not an Elk.
Saturday, Dec. 16
* Blood Bank of the Redwoods will hold a blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Clearlake Oaks Moose Lodge, located off State Route 20 at the junction with State Route 53. To give blood, you must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. For more information, call (800) 4BLOOD4 or visit www.bbr.org.
* The Redbud Audubon Society will take part in the Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, Dec. 16. The group”s annual program on bird identification takes place Thursday, Dec. 14, in preparation for the Christmas Bird Count. For more information about Redbud Audubon Society activities, visit www.redbudaudubon.org.
Sunday, Dec. 17
* The Lake County Shrine Club will hold a “Holiday Bubbly” brunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, at Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino in Nice. Tickets are $25 per person and are availabe at Robinson Rancheria and the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center. Proceeds benefit Shriners Hospital for Children in Sacramento.
* American Legion Post 437 will be serving?a chicken cacciatore dinner?from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, at 14770 Austin Road in Clearlake. Cost is $6.50?per person. Everyone is invited. Please call 994-3677 for information.
* The Clearlake Keys Club will hold a buffet breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 at the Keys Clubhouse on Lakeland Street in Clearlake Oaks. Adults are $6 and children younger than 12 eat for $3. Members and guests are welcome. For more information call Beverly Cramer at 998-9461.
Monday, Dec. 18
* The Clearlake Keys Property Owner[s Association and the Keys Club are co-sponsoring the annual Christmas House (and/or deck) Decoration Contest at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18. Cash prizes will be awarded for the best three. For more information call Beverly Cramer at 998-9461.
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.
Wednesday, Dec. 20
* 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, Dec. 22
* Clearlake Elks Lodge 2299 will hold its Friday night dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at Old Highway 53 and Crawford Avenue. Chef Robert will be serving tri tip roast or chicken pasta bake for $9 per person.? Dessert will be yule-tide sundae for $1 more. All Elks and their guests are welcome. Call 994-9321 or 994-1089 for an invitation if you”re not an Elk.
Saturday, Dec. 23
* Blood Bank of the Redwoods will hold a blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, 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 pounds and be in good health. For more information, call (800) 4BLOOD4 or visit www.bbr.org.
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.
Friday, Dec. 29
* Clearlake Elks Lodge 2299 will hold its Friday night dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 29 at Old Highway 53 and Crawford Avenue. Chef Robert will be serving roast loin of pork or fish, shrimp and chips for $9 per person. Dessert will be dried fruits for $1 more. All Elks and their guests are welcome. Call 994-9321 or 994-1089 for an invitation if you”re not an Elk.
Wednesday, Jan. 3
* Lake County Rockhounds holds 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.
* 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, Jan. 6
* 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, Jan. 31
* Applicants for District 3 representative on the Lake County Planning Commission have until Wednesday, Jan. 31, to submit a written application to Supervisor-Elect Denise Rushing, stating why they wish to serve and what experience and qualifications they bring to the position. Correspondence should be sent to Denise Rushing c/o Board of Supervisors Office, County Courthouse, 255 North Forbes Street, Lakeport, CA 95453, by no later than Jan. 31, 2006. For additional information you may contact Rushing at 275-8892 or deniser@co.lake.ca.us.
