Wednesday, May 9
* 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 “World Caf?” to discuss childhood obesity prevention meets from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, in the Clearlake Senior/Community Center. Hosted by Sutter Lakeside Hospital and the Health Leadership Network. Refreshments will be served. Please call 245-5745 to reserve your space.
Thursday, May 10
* The Thursday morning breakfast group meets at 7 a.m. each Thursday, excluding holidays, at Main Street Caf?, 14084 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. This week”s guest speaker is Retired Colonel Jim Serventi, newly-elected member of the Hidden Valley Lake Association Board of Directors. May program chairperson is Earnie Emery.
* Preschool Story Time takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. every second and fourth Thursday at Redbud Library in Clearlake. Story times are suitable for children of all ages and are presented through a collaboration by Easter Seals Northern California, Lake County Family Literacy Program, Lake County First Five and the Lake County Early Literacy Coalition. For information, call the Easter Seals Health Line, (877) 263-3994.
* 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.
* Sierra Club Lake Group meets at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 10, at the Kelseyville High School library. Rick Sugarek, project manager for the EPA Superfund site at the old Sulphur Bank Mercury Mine outside Clearlake Oaks will discuss clean-up progress to date. Clean-up information: www.cleanlake.org.
Friday, May 11
* Clearlake Elks Lodge 2299 will hold its Friday night dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. May 11 at Old Highway 53 and Crawford Avenue. Chef Robert will be serving baked chicken with scalloped potatoes with cake for dessert for $10 per person. All Elks and their guests are welcome. Call 994-9321 or 994-1089 for an invitation if you”re not an Elk.
Friday, May 11, and Saturday, May 12
* Vehicle amnesty from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 11, and Saturday, May 12, at Middletown Towing and Vehicle Dismantlers, 15970 Polk Ave. off State Route 53 in the City of Clearlake. Title is not required to dispose of your vehicle; California Highway Patrol officers, volunteers and Lake County Code Enforcement staff will process the forms necessary to release ownership. Information: 263-2309.
Saturday, May 12
* Clearlake American Legion”s 40 and 8 men”s club will have a hot dog sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 12, in the Burns Valley Mall in Clearlake. Information: 994-3677.
* A giant “treasures and trash” sale takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 12, in Weaver Auditorium at the Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum, 16435 Main St. in Lower Lake. Fund-raiser for the museum. Event takes place rain or shine. For donation pick-up, call 995-3565.
* The Clearlake American Legion SAL Squadron will have a car wash from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at the post, 14770 Austin Rd. in Clearlake. Cost is $5 per car. Everyone invited. Please call 994-3677 for information.
* Lake County Republican Women, Federated will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at The Happy Garden, 13440 E. Highway 2o in Clearlake Oaks. Reservations are needed in advance; call Evelyn, 995-0957; Gretchen, 277-7209; or Giovanna, 274-1044.
A Mothers” Day dinner and dance will be held from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at the East Lake Grange, located at 13010 Highway 20 in Clearlake Oaks. Dinner will be served from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with dancing to follow. Cost is $15 per person or $25 per couple. For reservations call 998-1450.
Sunday, May 13
* The Keys Club is hosting a Mother”s Day champagne breakfast, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, May 13, at 12980 Lakeland St. in Clearlake Oaks. Breakfast features scrambled eggs, sausage, ham, French toast with fruit topping, potatoes, biscuits and gravy. Special treats for all mothers and their families including a glass of champagne for the ladies. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children younger than 12. Members and guests welcome. Information: Betty Ekelmann, 998-0309.
* Spring Valley Lakes Property Owners Association will serve a Mothers” Day breakfast, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, May 13 at the Spring Valley Community Center. Menu includes omelets to order, scrambled eggs and hash browns, pancakes or strawberry crepes, sausage, bacon, biscuits and gravy plus coffee and juice. Cost: $6 adults; $3 children. Everyone is welcome.
* Clearlake American Legion Post No. 437 will be serving breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, May 13, at 14770 Austin Rd. in Clearlake. Cost is $6 per person. Information: 994-3677.
Monday, May 14
* Lake County Youth Center will hold an organizational meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 14, at the “Hot Spot,” 14570 Golf Avenue in Clearlake. Any person — including parents, youth or anyone else interested in helping to see the center through to success — is encouraged to attend. The meeting will be brainstorm session and any positive idea will be welcomed. For more information contact Joyce Overton at 350-2898.
Tuesday, May 15
* The Lower Lake Watershed Council will hold its monthly meeting from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15,in the science room at Carl? Continuation High School, 9345 Winchester St. in Lower Lake. The watershed council has made big plans for the Lower Lake Memorial Day celebration. If you live anywhere in the Lower Lake vicinity, be sure to drop by and join in the fun.
* 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, May 16
* The Middletown Luncheon Club meets at noon on the third Wednesday of each month in the Middletown Methodist Church social hall on Armstrong Street. The cost of lunch is $4 per person.
* The Konocti school board meets at 6:15 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise indicated, at the district office, 9430 Lake Street in Lower Lake. Agendas can be viewed at the district office and are also posted online at http://konocti.csbaagendaonline.net.
* Gourmet chef Kai Bravo teaches a series of healthy cooking classes, 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Rebekah Lodge in Lower Lake. Sponsored by Lake County Tribal Health”s “Reach Out” program. 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, May 17
* The Thursday morning breakfast group meets at 7 a.m. each Thursday, excluding holidays, at Main Street Caf?, 14084 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. This week”s guest speaker, Conn Murray, past president of Clear Lake Performing Arts; will discuss CLPA”s contributions to the community. May program chairperson is Earnie Emery.
Friday, May 18
* Lake Family Resource Center hosts a “Free Friday” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. Community members from throughout Lake County are invited to stop by and pick up items from Lake FRC”s clothes closet for free. Lake FRC is located at 896 Lakeport Blvd. in Lakeport.
* Clearlake Elks Lodge 2299 will hold its Friday night dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. May 18 at Old Highway 53 and Crawford Avenue. Chef Robert will be serving baked ham, yams, cole slaw and vegetables with peach cobbler for dessert for $10 per person. All Elks and their guests are welcome. Call 994-9321 or 994-1089 for an invitation if you”re not an Elk.
Saturday, May 19
* The Clearlake Oaks Moose Lodge hosts its annual indoor yard sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at 15900 E. Highway 20 in Clearlake Oaks. Wide variety of goods plus cold drinks, hot dogs and hamburgers. Proceeds benefit various programs for local youth and seniors. Information: 998-3740.
* Eleventh anniversary celebration for the South Lake Democratic Club, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the Hidden Valley Lake Country Club, 18677 Lakeridge Circle in HVL. Tickets are $20 (children younger than 13 admitted free) and ticket sales support a scholarship program for Lower Lake High School and Middletown High School graduating seniors. Information and tickets: Michelle Borzoni or Mark Knaup at 987-0811 or Bill Berkey at 994-3905.
Wednesday, May 23
* Redbud Community Hospital hosts its fifth annual Charity Golf Tournament and Silent Auction, Wednesday, May 23, at the Hidden Valley Lake Golf and Country Club. Entry fee is $125 per player ($62.50 tax deductible). Shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Silent auction items on display at 10 a.m. and auction concludes at 6:15 p.m. For information or to register: www.redbudcommunityhospital.com/news.shtml, 995-5846 or asheraa@ah.org.
* The Konocti school board”s “Recognitions” meeting, taking place at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, in the Lower Lake High School gymnasium, honors students, staff, community members and service groups for their contributions to the district. Meeting agendas can be viewed at the district office and are also posted online at http://konocti.csbaagendaonline.net.
Thursday, May 24
* The Thursday morning breakfast group meets at 7 a.m. each Thursday, excluding holidays, at Main Street Caf?, 14084 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. This week”s guest speaker is Kai Alhmann, owner of Six Sigma Ranch and Vineyards. May program chairperson is Earnie Emery.
* Preschool Story Time takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. every second and fourth Thursday at Redbud Library in Clearlake. Story times are suitable for children of all ages and are presented through a collaboration by Easter Seals Northern California, Lake County Family Literacy Program, Lake County First Five and the Lake County Early Literacy Coalition. For information, call the Easter Seals Health Line, (877) 263-3994.
* 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, May 25
* The “Best Little Fish Fry in Lake County” takes place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, May 25, at American Legion Post No. 437, 14770 Austin Rd. in Clearlake. Cost is $6 per person and everyone is invited. Information: 994-3677.
* Clearlake Elks Lodge 2299 will hold its Friday night dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. May 25 at Old Highway 53 and Crawford Avenue. Chef Robert will be serving meat loaf, potatoes with gravy, green salad and ice cream for dessert for $10 per person. All Elks and their guests are welcome. Call 994-9321 or 994-1089 for an invitation if you”re not an Elk.
Saturday, May 26
* The annual Clear Lake Animal Welfare Society (CLAWS) car wash, featuring the “CLAWS Gone Wild Crew,” will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 26, at Four Corners Builder Supply on Olympic Drive in Clearlake. Carl? High School community volunteers will be helping out.
Thursday, May 31
* The Thursday morning breakfast group meets at 7 a.m. each Thursday, excluding holidays, at Main Street Caf?, 14084 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. This week”s guest speaker is Steve Gehring, a nationally-recognized cowboy poet and performer. May program chairperson is Earnie Emery.
Saturday, June 2
* The Redbud Hospital Auxiliary will be selling tickets for its Father”s Day raffle, June 2 at Wal-Mart, June 9 at Ray”s Foods and June 16 at Safeway in Clearlake.
* 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, June 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, June 6
* The PEG Committee meets at 2 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive. The committee serves in an advisory capacity for the Public, Education and Government Channel, TV8, which is available to Mediacom subscribers through the cable company”s franchise agreement with Clearlake. The agenda can be viewed at Clearlake City Hall within 72 hours of a regular meeting and is also distributed by e-mail; please contact bchristwitz@hotmail.com to be added to the list.
* Clearlake/Callayomi Masonic Lodge No. 183 F & A M, holds stated meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 7100 S. Center Drive in Clearlake. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
* 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 Xian Yeagan at 275-3238.
* Gourmet chef Kai Bravo teaches a series of healthy cooking classes, 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Rebekah Lodge in Lower Lake. Sponsored by Lake County Tribal Health”s “Reach Out” program. 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, June 7
* Ka-Ba-Tin Civic Club holds a monthly pot-luck meeting at 6 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the Live Oak Senior Center, 12502 Foothill Blvd. in Clearlake Oaks. If you are interested in and enjoy doing civic things, then join Ka-Ba-Tin Civic Club as a guest. Yearly dues are $10 and meetings are $3 for guests. For information, call Patricia Raby at 998-1938.
Saturday, June 9
* The Redbud Hospital Auxiliary will be selling tickets for its Father”s Day raffle, June 2 at Wal-Mart, June 9 at Ray”s Foods and June 16 at Safeway in Clearlake.
Wednesday, June 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, June 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, June 16
* The Redbud Hospital Auxiliary will be selling tickets for its Father”s Day raffle, June 2 at Wal-Mart, June 9 at Ray”s Foods and June 16 at Safeway in Clearlake.
Tuesday, June 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, June 20
* The Middletown Luncheon Club meets at noon on the third Wednesday of each month in the Middletown Methodist Church social hall on Armstrong Street. The cost of lunch is $4 per person.
Thursday, June 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, July 4
* Clearlake/Callayomi Masonic Lodge No. 183 F & A M, holds stated meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 7100 S. Center Drive in Clearlake. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 5
* Ka-Ba-Tin Civic Club holds a monthly pot-luck meeting at 6 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the Live Oak Senior Center, 12502 Foothill Blvd. in Clearlake Oaks. If you are interested in and enjoy doing civic things, then join Ka-Ba-Tin Civic Club as a guest. Yearly dues are $10 and meetings are $3 for guests. For information, call Patricia Raby at 998-1938.
Saturday, July 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.
Wednesday, July 11
* 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.
Wednesday, July 18
* The Middletown Luncheon Club meets at noon on the third Wednesday of each month in the Middletown Methodist Church social hall on Armstrong Street. The cost of lunch is $4 per person.
Wednesday, Aug. 1
* The PEG Committee meets at 2 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive. The committee serves in an advisory capacity for the Public, Education and Government Channel, TV8, which is available to Mediacom subscribers through the cable company”s franchise agreement with Clearlake. The agenda can be viewed at Clearlake City Hall within 72 hours of a regular meeting and is also distributed by e-mail; please contact bchristwitz@hotmail.com to be added to the list.
* 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 Xian Yeagan at 275-3238.
* Clearlake/Callayomi Masonic Lodge No. 183 F & A M, holds stated meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 7100 S. Center Drive in Clearlake. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 2
* Ka-Ba-Tin Civic Club holds a monthly pot-luck meeting at 6 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the Live Oak Senior Center, 12502 Foothill Blvd. in Clearlake Oaks. If you are interested in and enjoy doing civic things, then join Ka-Ba-Tin Civic Club as a guest. Yearly dues are $10 and meetings are $3 for guests. For information, call Patricia Raby at 998-1938.
Saturday, Aug. 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.
Wednesday, Aug. 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.
Saturday, Sept. 1
* 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, Sept. 5
* Clearlake/Callayomi Masonic Lodge No. 183 F & A M, holds stated meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 7100 S. Center Drive in Clearlake. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 6
* Ka-Ba-Tin Civic Club holds a monthly pot-luck meeting at 6 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the Live Oak Senior Center, 12502 Foothill Blvd. in Clearlake Oaks. If you are interested in and enjoy doing civic things, then join Ka-Ba-Tin Civic Club as a guest. Yearly dues are $10 and meetings are $3 for guests. For information, call Patricia Raby at 998-1938.
