Staff reports
Events are supplied to the Lake County Record-Bee and run as a reader service as space allows. Timely short-term calendars run here daily, but to view additional listings go to www.record-bee.com. Submit your own event notices by e-mail or postal mail in this format and with at least one-week advance. Submissions that are not allowed at least one-week advance receipt of the anticipated date of publication will not be printed. Send to communitydesk@record-bee.com or Lake County Record-Bee, 2150 S. Main St, Lakeport, CA 95453. Put “Community Event” in the subject line.
Tuesday, Aug. 14
n Better Breathers Club
LAKEPORT — The Better Breathers Club meets at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the Sutter Lakeside Hospital Wellness Center, 5176 Hill Road E. in Lakeport. Information: (800) LUNG-USA or www.lungusa.org.
n Lake County Doll Club
LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Doll Club will be holding its next monthly meeting at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 14. For more information, please call 263-6371.
n Upper Lake Community Council meets Tuesday
UPPER LAKE – The Upper Lake Community Council will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, Aug 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Fire House on Main Street.
n Vietnam Veterans of America
LAKEPORT — Chapter 951 of Vietnam Veterans of America is holding its monthly potluck dinner and general meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 14. Potluck is at 6 p.m.; meeting is at 7 p.m. The VVA is meeting at its usual location, at Saint Mary Immaculate Parish Hall, 801 N. Main St.
A luau theme will be featured at this month”s meeting with a contest for the best and worst Hawaiian shirt. The chapter will discuss plans for a poker run as well as sign ups for participation at the upcoming Lake County Fair. Information: George J. Dorner at 274-5698, or vva951pr@yahoo.com.
n Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce
LOWER LAKE — Dinner meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at Goombas Deli, 16175 Main St. Cost is $25 per person. Meet and greet Clearlake Police Chief Allan McClain. Please RSVP to 994-3600.
Wednesday, Aug. 15
n Bingo at Lakeport Senior Center
LAKEPORT — Bingo from 1 to 4 p.m. each Wednesday at the Lakeport Senior Center. Large payoffs. Lunch at noon: $3.50 donation for seniors, $5.50 guests. Information: 263-4218.
n Lower Lake Cemetery District
LOWER LAKE — The Lower Lake Cemetery District will hold its regular meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, in the district office. In addition to the business normally conducted, the 2007-2008 budget will be finalized and the discussion regarding the roads and easements within the district will continue.
n Vikings of Lake
GREATER KELSEYVILLE — Christian author, Lauraine Snelling, will be the guest speaker at the Vikings of Lake Lodge”s “Heritage and Culture Night,” 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, at Galilee Community Center, 8860 Soda Bay Road. Talk will be followed by a reception and book signing. Information: www.laurainesnelling.com or call Joyce at 998-3583.
Thursday, Aug. 16
n Clearlake City Council budget workshop
CLEARLAKE — A special joint City Council and Redevelopment Agency workshop takes place at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, in City Council Chambers, 14050 Olympic Drive. The council will hold a study session on the draft budget for 2007-2008 Fiscal Year.
Friday, Aug. 17
n Pachyderm Hoedown
KELSEYVILLE — Lake County Republican Party hosts its fourth annual Pachyderm Hoedown on Friday, Aug. 17, at the Van Eck Ranch in Kelseyville. The event, which starts at 5 p.m., is called “Supporting the 2nd Amendment” and features guest speaker Dr. Hugh Cort, a 2008 presidential candidate.
This will be the first time a Republican presidential candidate has appeared in Lake County. Dr. Cort is an Internationally renowned expert on counter-terrorism and author of “Saddam”s Attacks on America.”
Cost is $45 per person and includes the barbecue dinner prepared by Kenny Parlet; the program, live auction, to include a trip to the ”Front Sight” Firearms Training Institute in Las Vegas, silent auction with many prizes; dancing to the music of Jay Blue and His Band.
Reservations strongly recommended. E-mail: www.lakerepublicans.com or call 274-1558.
n SIR Clearlake Branch No. 133
CLEARLAKE — Sons in Retirement South Lake County Branch No. 133 will hold its August Luncheon meeting on Friday, Aug. 17, at the Elks Lodge in Clearlake. This month”s speaker will be Andy Gonzales, Golf Pro, at the Hidden Valley Golf & Country Club. Sons in Retirement is an organization of retired men, devoted to the promotion of independence and dignity in retirement.
For information on attending this meeting, or Membership in SIR, call Colin Wilson, at 994-2236.
Friday, August 17
n The Lake County Kennel Club
SANTA ROSA – The Lake County Kennel Club of Northern California will be holding its inaugural all breed show on Friday, Aug. 17 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m at the Santa Rosa Fairgrounds 1350 Bennet Valley Rd.
n Dinner at the Elks Lodge
CLEARLAKE — Clearlake Elks Lodge 2299 will hold its Friday Night Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 17 at Old Highway 53 and Crawford Ave. Chef Robert will be serving barbecue chicken with chocolate mousse 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, Aug. 18
n Community yard Sale in HVL
HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE — There will be a huge community yard sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug 18, at Horner Park on Hartmann Road, across from the golf course driving range. Each participant is charged $15 per space, which goes to the HVLA Community Fireworks Fund (You must have a place reserved to sell). The South County Fire Sirens are renting tables for $5. All income generated from the sale of goods may be kept by the seller but most participants donate their leftover items to Fire Sirens for its next rummage sale. Nonprofits welcome.
n Saturday morning walks
LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Land Trust is continuing its Saturday morning walks at the Rodman Slough Preserve near the Nice-Lucerne Cut-off. The walks start at 8 a.m. Participants are asked to meet at the nature center at the preserve which is located at the corner of West Lake Road and the Nice-Lucerne Cut-off. Bring binoculars and good walking shoes to enjoy a moderate one to two hour walk on this beautiful property managed by the Lake County Land Trust. For information, call Roberta Lyons at 994-2024 or Pamela Bordisso at 279-0923.
n Widowed Persons Association of California
CLEARLAKE OAKS — The Widowed Persons Association of California, Lake County chapter No. 22, will meet at noon Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Clearlake Oaks Moose Lodge on State Route 20 near State Route 53. For information, call 994-5969 or 279-9351.
Sunday, Aug. 19
n Monthly breakfast at senior center
LAKEPORT — Lakeport Senior Center serves its monthly breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on the third Sunday of the month at 527 Konocti Ave. Cost is $6 for adults and $2 for children. Information: 263-4218.
Sunday, August 19
n SPCA Vaccination Clinic
KELSEYVILLE – SPCA of Clearlake will be holding its monthly vaccination clinic on Sunday August 19 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m at 8025 Highway 29. The clinic will offer heartworm testing, leukemia testing, and micro-chipping. Please have cats in carriers and dogs on leashes. The SPCA is accepting cash only. For more information please contact Lisa Penry at 279-1400 or call 995-CARE.
Tuesday, Aug. 21, and Wednesday, Aug. 22
n AARP driver safety course
CLEARLAKE — AARP driver safety course takes place Tuesday, Aug. 21, and Wednesday, Aug. 22, at the Clearlake Senior/Community Center. For pre-registration, please call 994-3051.
Wednesday, Aug. 22
n Bingo at Lakeport Senior Center
LAKEPORT — Bingo from 1 to 4 p.m. each Wednesday at the Lakeport Senior Center. Large payoffs. Lunch at noon: $3.50 donation for seniors, $5.50 guests. Information: 263-4218.
n Financial protection seminar
MIDDLETOWN — An employee from Westamerica Bank will present “Senior Guard,” a financial protection seminar, 12:30 p.m. Aug. 22, at the Middletown Senior Center.
There will be no charge for the class. Using real-life examples, the class will teach seniors how to recognize financial abuse and how they can protect themselves
Every senior attending the “Senior Guard” seminar receives a kit containing agencies they can call for help and other tools they can use to protect themselves. The seminar is free and those attending will not be pressured to become a bank customer. For further questions, please call 987-3113.
Thursday, Aug. 23
“Kickin” in the County”
KELSEYVILLE – “Kickin” in the County” street dance, presented by the Kelseyville Business Association, is being held on Thursday, Aug 23 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.. The street features “The Prather Brothers”, dancing, raffles, and beer and wine sales. It is sponsored by Konocti Harbor Resort and Spa, Earmite Music Store, Wildhurst Vineyards, and the Brick Tavern. For more information call Mary Morse at 279-8559.
Thursday, Aug. 23
n Telephone Pioneers
NICE — The Lake-Mendo Chapter of the Telephone Pioneers will hold its monthly meeting and luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23, at the Boat House Bar & BBQ, 2685 Lakeshore Blvd., Nice. All telephone employees (retired or not) and their spouses are invited to attend the meeting and luncheon. For reservations, call Virginia B. at 462-3123.
Thursday, Aug. 23, and Friday, Aug. 24
n Red Cross instructor training
LAKEPORT — If you would like to become an American Red Cross instructor, you have the opportunity from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 23 and 24, at the American Red Cross office at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Lakeport.
Upon completion, you will be ready to teach CPR and First Aid in the community. Space is limited for these classes, so register now. For more information about this and other training courses, call 263-8451.
Friday, Aug. 24
n Best Little Fish Fry in Lake County
CLEARLAKE — American Legion Post No. 437 will host “The Best Little Fish Fry in Lake County,” 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, at 14770 Austin Road. Cost is $6 per person. Everyone is invited. Information: 994-3677.
n Dinner at the Elks Lodge
CLEARLAKE — Clearlake Elks Lodge No. 2299 will hold its Friday Night Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 24 at Old Highway 53 and Crawford Ave. Chef Robert will be serving beef Stroganoff with mint chip ice cream as 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.
n Taste of Lakeport
LAKEPORT — Taste of Lakeport, beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, on Main Street. Tickets available at Hillside Honda, The Kitchen Gallery and the Lakeport Regional Chamber of Commerce. Information: 263-5752 or 262-0422.
n Singles invited to meet in Clearlake
CLEARLAKE — Lake County singles are invited to meet at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month at the Lake County Foundation hall. For information, call Mike at 994-8259.
Saturday, Aug. 25
n Saturday morning walks
LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Land Trust is continuing its Saturday morning walks at the Rodman Slough Preserve near the Nice-Lucerne Cut-off. The walks start at 8 a.m. Participants are asked to meet at the nature center at the preserve which is located at the corner of West Lake Road and the Nice-Lucerne Cut-off. Bring binoculars and good walking shoes to enjoy a moderate one to two hour walk on this beautiful property managed by the Lake County Land Trust. For information, call Roberta Lyons at 994-2024 or Pamela Bordisso at 279-0923.
n Emergency preparedness day
CLEARLAKE OAKS — An “Islands of Humanity Emergency Preparedness Day” takes place from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 25, at the Spring Valley Community Center, 3000 Wolf Creek Rd. Tour fire engines, a helicopter, a bulldozer and other emergency equipment. Free raffle and a fun learning experience for all. For more information contact 998-1050.
n Moose tri-tip dinner
CLEARLAKE OAKS — Women of the Moose hosts a tri-tip dinner with all the trimmings, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Moose Lodge No. 2284 on Highway 20 at Highway 53. Call the Moose for more information at 998-3740.
Sunday, Aug. 26
n HOT August Nights Dance – Ballroom
LAKEPORT – The Lakeport Senior Center is hosting a Hot August Nights Dance Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 527 Konocti Ave in Lakeport. Jim Williams and the Belltones will be playing 40”s and 50”s dance music. There will be finger foods and two door prizes. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the Lakeport Senior Center. King Merv and Queen Nellie will lead the Grand Promenade to start the dance. For more information call 263-4218.
Tuesday, Aug. 28
n Lake County Hunger Task Force canning lessons
MIDDLETOWN- Learn to can fruits and vegetables from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Middletown Lions Club building, located in Central Park. Please call 277-9227 to register.
n South Lake County Democratic Club
LOWER LAKE — The South Lake County Democratic Club will hold its August meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 28, at the Hidden Valley Lake Community Services District Office at 19400 Hartmann Road in Hidden Valley Lake.
The meeting is open to the public, and membership is open to all registered Democrats. The club will be making plans to staff the booth at the Lake County Fair.
The South Lake County Democratic Club is an affiliated chapter of the Progressive Democrats of America (www.pdamerica.org). Call the Democratic Party in Lake County at 277-0833 or visit the Web site at www.lakecountydemocrats.org.
Wednesday, Aug. 29
n Bingo at Lakeport Senior Center
LAKEPORT — Bingo from 1 to 4 p.m. each Wednesday at the Lakeport Senior Center. Large payoffs. Lunch at noon: $3.50 donation for seniors, $5.50 guests. Information: 263-4218.
Thursday, Aug. 30
Lake County Hunger Task Force Canning Lessons
KELSEYVILLE- Learn to can fruits and vegetables from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Kelseyville Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of 3rd and Church. Please call 277-9227 to register.
Friday, Aug. 31
n Dinner at the Elks Lodge
CLEARLAKE — Clearlake Elks Lodge 2299 will hold its Friday Night Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 31 at Old Highway 53 and Crawford Ave. Chef Robert will be serving fish and chips with Boston cream 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
Saturday, Sept. 1 and Sunday, Sept. 2
n Takin” It To The Street road rally
KELSEYVILLE — Eleventh-annual event featuring a road rally and poker run around Clear Lake, along with extreme motorcross, skydiving, inverted street bike jumpers, WFWA Jet Ski “Sky Walkers” Stunt Team, a model search pageant, concerts, vendor booths, and a Sunset Barbecue Tailgate Party as well as evening concerts. Participants will receive a souvenir T-shirt, collector”s pin, and barbecue dinner during the Tailgate Party, and a chance to win prizes and trips. Kid Rock concert follows barbecue Saturday night. Toby Keith with special guest Miranda Lambert performs Sunday, Sept. 2, followed by fireworks show. Benefit for the five-area high school athletic programs. Konocti Harbor Resort and Spa, 8727 Soda Bay Road. Registration fee. Reservations recommended: (800) 660-LAKE (5253).
Wednesday, Sept. 5
n Bingo at Lakeport Senior Center
LAKEPORT — Bingo from 1 to 4 p.m. each Wednesday at the Lakeport Senior Center. Large payoffs. Lunch at noon: $3.50 donation for seniors, $5.50 guests. Information: 263-4218.
Saturday, Sept. 8
n Eight-alarm chili cook-off
COBB — Eight firehouse teams will vie for best chili at South Lake County Fire Safe Council”s annual fundraiser, 1 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Pine Grove Resort on Cobb Mountain.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children. Adult tickets include two drink coupons. Due to the size of the event venue, seating is limited.
Advance tickets are available at the Olive Tree Salon and Spa, Middletown; The Creekside Deli, Cobb; and Loch Lomond Mail Express, Loch Lomond.
Will-call tickets can be held for pick up at the event by sending a check or money order to Chili Cook-off, c/o South Lake Fire Safe Council, P.O. Box 1773, Middletown, CA., 95461.
Wednesday, Sept. 12
n Bingo at Lakeport Senior Center
LAKEPORT — Bingo from 1 to 4 p.m. each Wednesday at the Lakeport Senior Center. Large payoffs. Lunch at noon: $3.50 donation for seniors, $5.50 guests. Information: 263-4218.
Sunday, Sept. 16
n Monthly breakfast at senior center
LAKEPORT — Lakeport Senior Center serves its monthly breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on the third Sunday of the month at 527 Konocti Ave. Cost is $6 for adults and $2 for children. Information: 263-4218.
Friday, Sept. 21 through Sunday, Sept. 23
n Western States Sea Plane Festival
LAKEPORT — Twenty-eighth-annual, largest gathering of seaplanes west of the Mississippi, Friday, Sept. 21, through Sunday, Sept. 23, at Natural High School and Dutch Harbor, 810 N. Main St. Information: (775) 781-1434 or www.SeaplaneFestival.org.
Saturday, Sept. 22, and Sunday, Sept. 23
n Old Time Bluegrass Festival Advance tickets Aug. 1
LOWER LAKE — Second annual Old Time Bluegrass Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park, 8853 Highway 53. Sponsored by the Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association and the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce; benefit for science, history, and performing arts programs for local schools. Limited advance tickets, available Aug. 1, are $20 for Saturday, $15 for Sunday, or $25 for both days. At the gate, tickets are $25 for Saturday, $20 for Sunday, or $35 for both days. AMIA memberships also are available. Children 12 and younger are free and must be accompanied by an adult. Information: 995-2658, www.andersonmarsh.org.
Thursday, Sept. 27, to Sunday, Sept. 30
? Boardstock XII at Konocti Vista Casino, Resort & Marina
FINLEY – Boardstock XII, America”s premier extreme sports and lifestyle festival, is scheduled for Sept. 27 to 30, four days of world-class athletes wakeboarding, wake surfing, slalom skiing, freestyle motocross jumping and more on land, on the lake and in the air. Hosted by the Pomo Indian Big Valley Rancheria. Day Pass tickets are required for access to Resort property and/or moorage tie line for the main events. No day passes required for athletes qualifying round event days. For more information go to www.boardstock.com or (425) 868-3820
Saturday, Sept. 29
? Kelseyville Pear Festival
KELSEYVILLE — Fifteenth annual festival, taking place 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street, celebrates Lake County”s agricultural pear heritage. Information: 279-4581, www.pearfestival.com.
Saturday, Oct. 6
? Annual Konocti Challenge
LAKEPORT — Sixteenth annual bicycle ride through beautiful Lake County, Oct. 6, featuring 30-, 65- and 100-mile courses. A project of the Rotary Club of Lakeport, the course includes rest stops with snacks and drinks, including at the Lakeport Yacht Club, where riders begin and end the ride. Thirty-mile riders leave between 8 and 10 a.m.; the 65- and 100-mile riders leave between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. Barbecue follows at Lakeport Yacht Club, 15 Fifth St. Information: www.pedalride.com.
Saturday, Oct. 13, and Sunday, Oct. 14
n Harvest Festival at Steele Winery
KELSEYVILLE — Eleventh annual Steele Wines Harvest Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Oct. 13 and 14 at Steele Wines, 4350 Thomas Drive. Admission is free. Information: 279-9475, www.steelwines.com.
Saturday, Oct. 20
n Eighth annual Lake County Wine Auction
KELSEYVILLE – Lake County Wine Alliance presents its annual wine auction and $100-per-person black-tie gala, 5 to 11 p.m. Oct. 20 at Buckingham Golf and Country Club. For sponsorship opportunities, tickets, or information, call 866-279-WINE (9463).
Sunday, Oct. 21
n Monthly breakfast at senior center
LAKEPORT — Lakeport Senior Center serves its monthly breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on the third Sunday of the month at 527 Konocti Ave. Cost is $6 for adults and $2 for children. Information: 263-4218.
Sunday, Nov. 18
n Monthly breakfast at senior center
LAKEPORT — Lakeport Senior Center serves its monthly breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on the third Sunday of the month at 527 Konocti Ave. Cost is $6 for adults and $2 for children. Information: 263-4218.
Sunday, Dec. 16
n Monthly breakfast at senior center
LAKEPORT — Lakeport Senior Center serves its monthly breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on the third Sunday of the month at 527 Konocti Ave. Cost is $6 for adults and $2 for children. Information: 263-4218.
