Sept. 28:
* Acoustic & Poetry “Unplugged,” 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake. Information: 994-9453.
Sept. 29-Oct. 6:
* Wild About Books in Clearlake invites you to celebrate Banned Books Week by reading one of these books: “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain, “Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger, “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding, “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou, and “Places I Never Meant to Be: Original Stories by Censored Writers.”
Sept. 30:
* “Nature Readings at Rodman” celebrate the 100th anniversary of Rachael Carson, the world-renowned scientist, environmentalist and writer; 6 p.m. on the last Sunday of every month through the end of 2007 at Rodman Slough Nature Preserve on the Nice-Lucerne Cutoff. “Bring a folding chair and a favorite short nature reading to share,” urges Lake County Land Trust President Pete McGee.
Oct. 3:
* Dance to the music of the High Notes, 5 to 9 p.m. every first, second and fourth Wednesday at the Sons of Italy Hall, 2817 Highway 20 in Nice. Donation is $9. Bring a new friend and receive a free hamburger for yourself. Information: 274-1150.
Oct. 4:
*Local author Althea Eason signs copies of her book “Hungry,” a science fiction/fantasy story for children aged 9 to 12, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Bookkeeper, located in the Cobb Center off State Route 175.
* Regional author Donna Hoberg will sign copies of her book “Resorts of Lake County,” 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at Catfish Books, 1013 11th St. in Lakeport.
* A writers” circle with Lake County Poet Laureate Sandra Wade meets from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Lake County Arts Council”s Main Street Gallery. For information, e-mail balancesandra@yahoo.com.
Oct. 5:
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 6, at the Lake County Arts Council”s Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Meet the artists who are exhibiting in the gallery. For information, call 263-6658.
* Lake County Youth Center hosts a youth dance for youngsters 10 to 18 years from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month. Please join DJ Ko”Fawn at the Hot Spot, 4750 Golf Avenue in Clearlake. Admission is $5 and includes music, food and drink.
Oct. 6:
*Local author Althea Eason signs copies of her book “Hungry,” a science fiction/fantasy story for children aged 9 to 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at Funtopia Toys & Games in Middletown.
Oct. 6-7:
* Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild presents its sixth annual Falling Leaves Quilt Show, Saturday, Oct. 6, and Sunday, Oct. 7, at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Information: www.LLQG.org. Entry forms due Saturday, Aug. 4; quilts must be ready for display Thursday, Oct. 4.
Oct. 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.
* Dance to the music of the High Notes, 5 to 9 p.m. every first, second and fourth Wednesday at the Sons of Italy Hall, 2817 Highway 20 in Nice. Donation is $9. Information: 274-1150.
Oct. 13:
* The Lake County Land Trust”s annual dinner will be held Saturday, Oct. 13, at Blue Lakes Lodge on State Route 20. Information: www.lakecountylandtrust.org.
Oct. 14:
* Second Sunday Cinema meets to view interesting, informative and challenging films, 5:30 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month, at the Clearlake United Methodist Church social hall, located on Pearl near Mullen. For more information, contact Shannon Tolson at 279-2957.
Oct. 18:
*Local author Althea Eason signs copies of her book “Hungry,” a science fiction/fantasy story for children aged 9 to 12, 12″30 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at Pomo Elementary School in Clearlake.
Oct. 19:
* Lake County Youth Center hosts a youth dance for youngsters 10 to 18 years from 7 to 10 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month. Please join DJ Ko”Fawn at the Hot Spot, 4750 Golf Avenue in Clearlake. Admission is $5 and includes music, food and drink.
Oct. 20:
* Lake County Wine Auction 2007, eighth-annual gala benefit for the arts, health and community of Lake County, 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Buckingham Golf & Country Club. Tickets are $100 per person; black tie is encouraged. For sponsorship opportunities, tickets or information, call (866) 279-WINE. Limited-edition prints available of an original watercolor painting on silk, “Wine Colored Days” by John R. Clarke; the original will be sold at the auction.
Oct. 21:
*Local author Althea Eason signs copies of her book “Hungry,” a science fiction/fantasy story for children aged 9 to 12, 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, at Wild About Books in Clearlake.
Oct. 24:
* Dance to the music of the High Notes, 5 to 9 p.m. every first, second and fourth Wednesday at the Sons of Italy Hall, 2817 Highway 20 in Nice. Donation is $9. Bring a new friend and receive a free hamburger for yourself. Information: 274-1150.
* Lake County Sing-a-Long Society (formerly Home on the Grange) meets from 6 to 9 p.m. each fourth Wednesday at the Mendo-Lake Credit Union Community Room. Songbooks available; bring an acoustic instrument if you like. All ages welcome. No food or drink allowed in the meeting room. No charge for this event.
Oct. 27:
Children”s art day in Museum Park, 255 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Children from local elementary and middle schools can draw with chalk on the sidewalks, play artistic games, work with clay and learn origami, as well as participate in a scarecrow competition for prizes. Sponsored by the Lake County Arts Council, 263-6658, www.lakecountyartscouncil.com.
Oct. 28:
* “Nature Readings at Rodman” celebrate the 100th anniversary of Rachael Carson, the world-renowned scientist, environmentalist and writer; 6 p.m. on the last Sunday of every month through the end of 2007 at Rodman Slough Nature Preserve on the Nice-Lucerne Cutoff. “Bring a folding chair and a favorite short nature reading to share,” urges Lake County Land Trust President Pete McGee.
Nov. 1:
* A writers” circle with Lake County Poet Laureate Sandra Wade meets from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Lake County Arts Council”s Main Street Gallery. For information, e-mail balancesandra@yahoo.com.
Nov. 2:
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 6, at the Lake County Arts Council”s Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Meet the artists who are exhibiting in the gallery. For information, call 263-6658.
Nov. 7:
* Dance to the music of the High Notes, 5 to 9 p.m. every first, second and fourth Wednesday at the Sons of Italy Hall, 2817 Highway 20 in Nice. Donation is $9. Bring a new friend and receive a free hamburger for yourself. Information: 274-1150.
Nov. 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.
* Dance to the music of the High Notes, 5 to 9 p.m. every first, second and fourth Wednesday at the Sons of Italy Hall, 2817 Highway 20 in Nice. Donation is $9. Bring a new friend and receive a free hamburger for yourself. Information: 274-1150.
Nov. 25:
* “Nature Readings at Rodman” celebrate the 100th anniversary of Rachael Carson, the world-renowned scientist, environmentalist and writer; 6 p.m. on the last Sunday of every month through the end of 2007 at Rodman Slough Nature Preserve on the Nice-Lucerne Cutoff. “Bring a folding chair and a favorite short nature reading to share,” urges Lake County Land Trust President Pete McGee.
Nov. 28:
* Dance to the music of the High Notes, 5 to 9 p.m. every first, second and fourth Wednesday at the Sons of Italy Hall, 2817 Highway 20 in Nice. Donation is $9. Bring a new friend and receive a free hamburger for yourself. Information: 274-1150.
* Lake County Sing-a-Long Society (formerly Home on the Grange) meets from 6 to 9 p.m. each fourth Wednesday at the Mendo-Lake Credit Union Community Room. Songbooks available; bring an acoustic instrument if you like. All ages welcome. No food or drink allowed in the meeting room. No charge for this event.
Dec. 6:
* A writers” circle with Lake County Poet Laureate Sandra Wade meets from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Lake County Arts Council”s Main Street Gallery. For information, e-mail balancesandra@yahoo.com.
Dec. 7:
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 6, at the Lake County Arts Council”s Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Meet the artists who are exhibiting in the gallery. For information, call 263-6658.
Dec. 12:
* 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.
Dec. 30:
* “Nature Readings at Rodman” celebrate the 100th anniversary of Rachael Carson, the world-renowned scientist, environmentalist and writer; 6 p.m. on the last Sunday of every month through the end of 2007 at Rodman Slough Nature Preserve on the Nice-Lucerne Cutoff. “Bring a folding chair and a favorite short nature reading to share,” urges Lake County Land Trust President Pete McGee.
Jan. 4, 2008:
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 6, at the Lake County Arts Council”s Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Meet the artists who are exhibiting in the gallery. For information, call 263-6658.
Jan. 9:
* 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.
The Arts and Entertainment calendar runs weekly, as space permits, in both the Clear Lake Observer*American and the Lake County Record-Bee. Please e-mail event listings to Arts Editor Cynthia Parkhill, arts@record-bee.com (no attachments, please). All telephone numbers are within the (707) area code unless otherwise noted.
