Dec. 13:
* Lake County Writers meets from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (“Arrive when you can; leave when you must”) on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum. The group welcomes writers of all levels and genres. No dues or fees. For more information, call Vicki Werkley at 995-1228.
* Lake County Poet Laureate Sandra Wade is this month”s featured guest of the Lower Lake Community Action Group, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, in the Lower Lake Community Room in Lower Lake Community Park. Cost of dinner is $6 per person.
* Dance to the music of Shot Gun Willie, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. every first, second and fourth Wednesday at the Sons of Italy Hall, 2817 State Route 20 in Nice. Donation: $9. For information, call Norma Wright at 274-1150.
Dec. 16:
* Nancy Ruzicka will tell “true life” stories about her daughter Marla and sign copies of “Sweet Relief,” the book by Jennifer Abrahamson that tells the story of her daughter, at noon Saturday, Dec. 16, at Giovanni”s Coffee and Tea in Loch Lomond. The event is a benefit for CIVIC, the organization that was founded by Marla to secure compensation for civilian casualties of U.S. conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
* Dr. Peter Phillips, director of Project Censored (www.projectcensored.org), will speak at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, in Council Chambers at Clearlake City Hall. Benefit for Lake County Community Radio and PEG Channel TV8. Suggested donation is $15 but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Information: Barbara Christwitz at 995-0940 or e-mail bchristwitz@hotmail.com. Mike Heintz leads a sing-along beginning at 6 p.m.
Dec. 17:
* Clear Lake Performing Arts presents a Christmas concert with the Lake County Symphony, 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, at the Clear Lake High School theater. Admission is $15 general, $10 for CLPA members with youths younger than 18 admitted free. Proceeds support music activities in Lake County. Information: 279-0877 or www.clearlakeperformingarts.org.
* Poetry and Music Interlude takes place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, in its new home at the East Lake Grange. Guest musician is Don Beery. There is a $3 suggested donation for use of the building. For information, contact Lorna Sue Sides at 274-9254 or e-mail poetryshared@yahoo.com.
Dec. 18-22:
* The Lake County Arts Council is hosting a children”s Arts and Crafts Camp, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, to Friday, Dec. 22. This event is for children 8 and older and is limited to 10 participants. Class fee is $155. For more information or to register, contact the Lake County Arts Council/Main Street Gallery at 263-6658. For questions, call instructor Susanna DeAngelo, 350-7320.
Dec. 21:
* Laurelee Roark, president of the board of Clear Lake Animal Welfare Society CLAWS and a member of the Lakeside Writers Guild, will be signing copies of the guild”s newest book, “Reads/Reeds” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, at Catfish Books in Lakeport. There will be a 15-percent discount on the book for every CLAWS calendar purchased at the event. Calendars are $18 and all proceeds go to the CLAWS voucher spay and neuter program. For more information please call Roark at 391-7725.
Dec. 27:
* Dance to the music of Shot Gun Willie, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. every first, second and fourth Wednesday at the Sons of Italy Hall, 2817 State Route 20 in Nice. Donation: $9. For information, call Norma Wright at 274-1150.
Jan. 10:
* Lake County Writers meets from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (“Arrive when you can; leave when you must”) on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum. The group welcomes writers of all levels and genres. No dues or fees. For more information, call Vicki Werkley at 995-1228.
Jan. 12:
* Open mic for poets and musicians, 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. For information, call 995-1065.
Jan. 18:
* Dinner and concert series at the Tallman Hotel in Upper Lake benefits the Soper-Reese Community Theatre fund. Featured performer for Thursday, Jan. 18, is guitarist Alex DeGrassi. Social hour at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. followed by concert at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call reservation desk at 275-2244.
Feb. 9:
* Open mic for poets and musicians, 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. For information, call 995-1065.
Feb. 14:
* Lake County Writers meets from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (“Arrive when you can; leave when you must”) on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum. The group welcomes writers of all levels and genres. No dues or fees. For more information, call Vicki Werkley at 995-1228.
Feb. 15:
* Dinner and concert series at the Tallman Hotel in Upper Lake benefits the Soper-Reese Community Theatre fund. Featured performer for Thursday, Feb. 15, is pianist Spencer Brewer. Social hour at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. followed by concert at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call reservation desk at 275-2244.
March 9:
* Open mic for poets and musicians, 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. For information, call 995-1065.
March 14:
* Lake County Writers meets from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (“Arrive when you can; leave when you must”) on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum. The group welcomes writers of all levels and genres. No dues or fees. For more information, call Vicki Werkley at 995-1228.
March 15:
* Dinner and concert series at the Tallman Hotel in Upper Lake benefits the Soper-Reese Community Theatre fund. Featured performer for Thursday, March 15, is oboist Paul McCandless. Social hour at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. followed by concert at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call reservation desk at 275-2244.
April 11:
* Lake County Writers meets from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (“Arrive when you can; leave when you must”) on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum. The group welcomes writers of all levels and genres. No dues or fees. For more information, call Vicki Werkley at 995-1228.
April 13:
* Open mic for poets and musicians, 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. For information, call 995-1065.
April 19:
* Dinner and concert series at the Tallman Hotel in Upper Lake benefits the Soper-Reese Community Theatre fund. Featured performers for Thursday, April 19, are composer/pianist Frankie J. and vocalist Libby Valley. Social hour at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. followed by concert at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call reservation desk at 275-2244.
May 10:
* Open mic for poets and musicians, 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. For information, call 995-1065.
May 16:
* Lake County Writers meets from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (“Arrive when you can; leave when you must”) on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum. The group welcomes writers of all levels and genres. No dues or fees. For more information, call Vicki Werkley at 995-1228.
May 17:
* Dinner and concert series at the Tallman Hotel in Upper Lake benefits the Soper-Reese Community Theatre fund. Featured performer for Thursday, May 17, is composer and cellist Clovice Lewis. Social hour at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. followed by concert at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call reservation desk at 275-2244.
June 14:
* Open mic for poets and musicians, 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. For information, call 995-1065.
