Aug. 12:
* Lulu”s is hosting free outdoor movie nights, starting at dusk each Thursday during June, July and August in the rear parking lot behind its storefront on Main Street in Kelseyville. All movies are family-friendly. No alcohol, drugs or pets allowed.
Aug. 13:
* Without a Net performs from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. Bring a chair or blanket to sit and listen to the music. For information or to become a vendor, visit www.lakeco-op.org or call the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce at 994-3600.
* Summer Concert in the Park Series presents the Lost Boys, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Library Park, 222 Park St. in Lakeport. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Free admission. Information: 263-6113.
Aug. 14
* Artists” reception for the 17th annual Quilt and Textile Exhibition, noon to 2 p.m. in Weaver Auditorium at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum. The exhibition will be on display from Aug. 7 through 28. Information: 995-3565.
* Harbor Village Artists demonstrations, noon to 3 p.m. at 6197 Highway 20 in Lucerne. Staw hat blocking, pine needle rim on a gourd, create a Dreamcatcher and decorate a jean jacket.
* Christian music band Remnant performs in a free concert, 6 p.m. at the Soper-Reese Community Theatre. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Live and silent auction proceeds will assist the band to perform this September in Washington, D.C.
Aug. 15:
* Completed applications are due by Aug. 15 for “Art in the Barn,” a juried art exhibit taking place at the Old Time Bluegrass Festival on Sept. 11 in Anderson Marsh State Historic Park. Applications are available at the Main Street Gallery; no entry fee is required. Please return completed applications to Richard Seisser, Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St., Lakeport, CA 95453. A 10-percent sales commission on any pieces sold will be a fundraiser for the festival.
* The board of directors for KPFZ 88.1 FM meets from 4 to 6 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month at the studio, 149 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The public is welcome. Information: www.kpfz.org.
* Writer”s Wordshop, 6 p.m. Sundays at Harbin Hot Springs near Middletown, facilitated by Lake County Poet Laureate Russell Reza-?Khaliq Gonzaga. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. Information: www.harbin.org/monthly.htm.
* Local Christian band Living Waters, led by Mark Loebs, will perform at 4 p.m. Aug. 15 at Library Park in Lakeport. The concert is free and is sponsored by Lake Ministerial Association with local congregations participating. Listeners are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. For more information, contact Pastor Shannon Kimbell-Auth at 263-4788 or Pastor Mike Suski at 263-4514.
Aug. 20:
* Members of the Konocti Fiddle Club will perform classic fiddle tunes at Lakeport Library”s pre-school story time, 10:15 to 11 a.m. Aug. 20 at 1425 N. High St. in Lakeport. The public is invited to this family-friendly event that will demonstrate the fun and versatility of the fiddle and other instruments. The library phone number is 263-8817.
* Cobb Stompers performs from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. Bring a chair or blanket to sit and listen to the music. For information or to become a vendor, visit www.lakeco-op.org or call the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce at 994-3600.
* A Taste of Lakeport, 5 to 10 p.m., pairs Lake County wines with food from local purveyors on Main Street in downtown Lakeport. Tickets available in advance from Shari”s Secret Garden, Hillside Honda, The Kitchen Gallery and the Lake County Chamber of Commerce in Lakeport; Middletown Florist in Middletown, Perlz in Kelseyville and the Lake County Wine Studio in Upper Lake. Tickets can also be purchased on the day of the event. For information, contact Lake Event Designs at 263-5752.
Aug. 21:
* Middletown Dance Alliance is holding auditions for its fourth annual, full-length Nutcracker performance. To audition, show up anytime betwen noon and 4 p.m. at 21055 Bush St. in Middletown. The production will be held in December. Information: Parents and Community for Kids, 987-8230; www.packcaa.org or packcaa@gmail.com.
* Christian benefit concert featuring JJ Heller and Matt Brouwer, 7 p.m. at the Soper-Reese Community Theatre in Lakeport. Tickets, $20 for adults and $15 for 18 younger, are on sale at Catfish Books in Lakeport, Expressions of Faith in Upper Lake and the theater box office, open from noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays. Tickets are also available by phone at 263-0577 and online at SoperReeseTheatre.com.
Aug. 22:
* Auditions for the 17th annual Renaissance Christmas Pageant and Feast, 2 p.m. at the Middletown Community United Methodist Church. The pageant includes singers, dancers, actors and specialty acts. Persons interested in auditioning for this holiday event should be prepared to read from a script and perform one song a capella. Dancers and specialty acts should be prepared to perform for two minutes with music. For more information, call Claudia Listman at 350-4016 or email claudja1@gmail.com.
* Writer”s Wordshop, 6 p.m. Sundays at Harbin Hot Springs near Middletown, facilitated by Lake County Poet Laureate Russell Reza-?Khaliq Gonzaga. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. Information: www.harbin.org/monthly.htm.
* Siegfried and Christer Tepper perform in concert, 6 p.m. at First Assembly of God, 4472 Snook Ave. in Clearlake (behinds Foods Etc.).
Aug. 24:
* Mendo-Lake Singers (part of Sweet Adelines International) invites women who enjoy singing to its weekly rehearsals. The group sings four-part harmony from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Four Square Church, 1125 Martin St. on the corner of Bevins and Martin in Lakeport. For information, call Christine at 263-5215 or Betty Lou at 263-4721.
Aug. 26:
* Lulu”s is hosting free outdoor movie nights, starting at dusk each Thursday during June, July and August in the rear parking lot behind its storefront on Main Street in Kelseyville. All movies are family-friendly. No alcohol, drugs or pets allowed.
Aug. 27:
* Blind Spot performs from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. Bring a chair or blanket to sit and listen to the music. For information or to become a vendor, visit www.lakeco-op.org or call the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce at 994-3600.
* D”s Coffee & Tea Shop, located at 21187 Calistoga St. in Middletown, hosts open mic night, 7 to 10 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month. This is a free event. Musicians, singers, storytellers, comedians, etc. are all welcome. Early sign-up is encouraged. For more information or to sign up to perform, please call 987-3647.
Aug. 28:
* Open mic at 9 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month in Harbin Restaurant at Harbin Hot Springs outside Middletown. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. Information: www.harbin.org.
Aug. 29:
* Writer”s Wordshop, 6 p.m. Sundays at Harbin Hot Springs near Middletown, facilitated by Lake County Poet Laureate Russell Reza-?Khaliq Gonzaga. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. Information: www.harbin.org/monthly.htm.
* Singer-songwriters” contest at the Soper-Reese Community Theatre. Sponsored by KPFZ 88.1 FM.
Sept. 2:
* Lake County Square Dancers meets from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays at Orchard Shores Community Room in Clearlake Oaks. Lawrence Johnstone from Ukiah is the caller. The group invites any square dancers to join it for an afternoon of square and round dancing. For more information, contact Dee and Weldon Parker at 994-9161.
* Writer”s group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Give constructive feedback or just listen and enjoy. Facilitated by Mary McMillan, Lake County poet laureate emeritus. Information: mtmcmillan@mac.com. This event is supported by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation.
Sept. 3:
* Alan and Barbara Jo perform from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. Bring a chair or blanket to sit and listen to the music. For information or to become a vendor, visit www.lakeco-op.org or call the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce at 994-3600.
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 to 7 p.m. 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.
Sept. 5:
* Writer”s Wordshop, 6 p.m. Sundays at Harbin Hot Springs near Middletown, facilitated by Lake County Poet Laureate Russell Reza-?Khaliq Gonzaga. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. Information: www.harbin.org/monthly.htm.
Sept. 7:
* Mendo-Lake Singers (part of Sweet Adelines International) invites women who enjoy singing to its weekly rehearsals. The group sings four-part harmony from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Four Square Church, 1125 Martin St. on the corner of Bevins and Martin in Lakeport. For information, call Christine at 263-5215 or Betty Lou at 263-4721.
Sept. 8:
* Lake County Writers Group meets from 11 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.
* Original material open mic, 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Open to music and poetry. Performers, please arrive by 6:30 p.m. to sign up. Information: 995-1065.
Sept. 10:
* Dennis Chrisp performs from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. Bring a chair or blanket to sit and listen to the music. For information or to become a vendor, visit www.lakeco-op.org or call the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce at 994-3600.
Sept. 11:
* The Lake County Arts Council”s Main Street Gallery and the Anderson Marsh Bluegrass Festival Committee are co-presenting “Art in the Barn” during this year”s Old Time Bluegrass Festival at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park in Lower Lake. Juried art show is open to artists in all media. Applications are available at the Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport.
Sept. 12:
* Second Sunday Cinema meets on the second Sunday each month at the Clearlake United Methodist Church, 14521 Pearl Ave., to view interesting, thought-provoking films. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., screening at 6 p.m. There is no charge to attend. Information: 279-2957.
* Writer”s Wordshop, 6 p.m. Sundays at Harbin Hot Springs near Middletown, facilitated by Lake County Poet Laureate Russell Reza-?Khaliq Gonzaga. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. Information: www.harbin.org/monthly.htm.
Sept. 16:
* Lake County Arts Council accepts artists” work for its “Art in Public Places” program, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 16 in the Lake County Courthouse lobby. There is a fee of $1 per piece to hang your work. LCAC receives commission on pieces sold — 20 percent for members and 30 percent for non-members. Information: 263-6658. ****
Sept. 17:
* Wildcard performs from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. Bring a chair or blanket to sit and listen to the music. For information or to become a vendor, visit www.lakeco-op.org or call the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce at 994-3600.
Sept. 18
* The 17th annual Lake County Wine Auction takes place from 4 to 10 p.m. at Ceago Vinegarden in Nice. Information: (866) 279-WINE or www.winealliance.org.
Sept. 19:
* The board of directors for KPFZ 88.1 FM meets from 4 to 6 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month at the studio, 149 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The public is welcome. Information: www.kpfz.org.
* Writer”s Wordshop, 6 p.m. Sundays at Harbin Hot Springs near Middletown, facilitated by Lake County Poet Laureate Russell Reza-?Khaliq Gonzaga. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. Information: www.harbin.org/monthly.htm.
Sept. 21:
* Mendo-Lake Singers (part of Sweet Adelines International) invites women who enjoy singing to its weekly rehearsals. The group sings four-part harmony from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Four Square Church, 1125 Martin St. on the corner of Bevins and Martin in Lakeport. For information, call Christine at 263-5215 or Betty Lou at 263-4721.
Sept. 24:
* Jon Henry performs from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. Bring a chair or blanket to sit and listen to the music. For information or to become a vendor, visit www.lakeco-op.org or call the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce at 994-3600.
* D”s Coffee & Tea Shop, located at 21187 Calistoga St. in Middletown, hosts open mic night, 7 to 10 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month. This is a free event. Musicians, singers, storytellers, comedians, etc. are all welcome. Early sign-up is encouraged. For more information or to sign up to perform, please call 987-3647. ****
Sept. 25:
* Open mic at 9 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month in Harbin Restaurant at Harbin Hot Springs outside Middletown. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. Information: www.harbin.org.
Sept. 27:
* Writer”s Wordshop, 6 p.m. Sundays at Harbin Hot Springs near Middletown, facilitated by Lake County Poet Laureate Russell Reza-?Khaliq Gonzaga. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. Information: www.harbin.org/monthly.htm. ****
Oct 1:
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 to 7 p.m. 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.
Oct. 5:
* Mendo-Lake Singers (part of Sweet Adelines International) invites women who enjoy singing to its weekly rehearsals. The group sings four-part harmony from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Four Square Church, 1125 Martin St. on the corner of Bevins and Martin in Lakeport. For information, call Christine at 263-5215 or Betty Lou at 263-4721.
Oct. 6:
* Original material open mic, 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Open to music and poetry. Performers, please arrive by 6:30 p.m. to sign up. Information: 995-1065. ****
Oct. 7:
* Lake County Square Dancers meets from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays at Orchard Shores Community Room in Clearlake Oaks. Lawrence Johnstone from Ukiah is the caller. The group invites any square dancers to join it for an afternoon of square and round dancing. For more information, contact Dee and Weldon Parker at 994-9161. ****
* Writer”s group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Give constructive feedback or just listen and enjoy. Facilitated by Mary McMillan, Lake County poet laureate emeritus. Information: mtmcmillan@mac.com. This event is supported by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation.
Oct. 10:
* Second Sunday Cinema meets on the second Sunday each month at the Clearlake United Methodist Church, 14521 Pearl Ave., to view interesting, thought-provoking films. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., screening at 6 p.m. There is no charge to attend. Information: 279-2957.
Oct. 13:
* Lake County Writers Group meets from 11 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.
Oct. 16:
* Harvest Moon Dinner & Dance fundraiser for the Soper-Reese Community Theatre.
Oct. 17:
* The board of directors for KPFZ 88.1 FM meets from 4 to 6 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month at the studio, 149 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The public is welcome. Information: www.kpfz.org.
Oct. 19:
* Mendo-Lake Singers (part of Sweet Adelines International) invites women who enjoy singing to its weekly rehearsals. The group sings four-part harmony from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Four Square Church, 1125 Martin St. on the corner of Bevins and Martin in Lakeport. For information, call Christine at 263-5215 or Betty Lou at 263-4721.
Oct. 30:
* Open mic at 9 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month in Harbin Restaurant at Harbin Hot Springs outside Middletown. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. Information: www.harbin.org. ****
Nov. 2:
* Mendo-Lake Singers (part of Sweet Adelines International) invites women who enjoy singing to its weekly rehearsals. The group sings four-part harmony from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Four Square Church, 1125 Martin St. on the corner of Bevins and Martin in Lakeport. For information, call Christine at 263-5215 or Betty Lou at 263-4721.
Nov. 4:
* Writer”s group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Give constructive feedback or just listen and enjoy. Facilitated by Mary McMillan, Lake County poet laureate emeritus. Information: mtmcmillan@mac.com. This event is supported by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation.
Nov. 5:
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 to 7 p.m. 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. 10:
* Lake County Writers Group meets from 11 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.
Nov. 14:
* Second Sunday Cinema meets on the second Sunday each month at the Clearlake United Methodist Church, 14521 Pearl Ave., to view interesting, thought-provoking films. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., screening at 6 p.m. There is no charge to attend. Information: 279-2957.
Nov. 16:
* Mendo-Lake Singers (part of Sweet Adelines International) invites women who enjoy singing to its weekly rehearsals. The group sings four-part harmony from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Four Square Church, 1125 Martin St. on the corner of Bevins and Martin in Lakeport. For information, call Christine at 263-5215 or Betty Lou at 263-4721.
Nov. 21:
* The board of directors for KPFZ 88.1 FM meets from 4 to 6 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month at the studio, 149 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The public is welcome. Information: www.kpfz.org.
Nov. 30:
* Mendo-Lake Singers (part of Sweet Adelines International) invites women who enjoy singing to its weekly rehearsals. The group sings four-part harmony from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Four Square Church, 1125 Martin St. on the corner of Bevins and Martin in Lakeport. For information, call Christine at 263-5215 or Betty Lou at 263-4721.
Dec. 2:
* Writer”s group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Give constructive feedback or just listen and enjoy. Facilitated by Mary McMillan, Lake County poet laureate emeritus. Information: mtmcmillan@mac.com. This event is supported by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation.
Dec. 3:
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 to 7 p.m. 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. 3-5:
* The 17th annual Renaissance Christmas Pageant and Feast incorporates feasting, music, drama and dancing at the Middletown Community United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Washington and Armstrong streets in Middletown. For information, call 987-3379.
Dec. 8:
* Lake County Writers Group meets from 11 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. 10-12:
* The 17th annual Renaissance Christmas Pageant and Feast incorporates feasting, music, drama and dancing at the Middletown Community United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Washington and Armstrong streets in Middletown. For information, call 987-3379.
Dec. 12:
* Second Sunday Cinema meets on the second Sunday each month at the Clearlake United Methodist Church, 14521 Pearl Ave., to view interesting, thought-provoking films. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., screening at 6 p.m. There is no charge to attend. Information: 279-2957.
Dec. 14:
* Mendo-Lake Singers (part of Sweet Adelines International) invites women who enjoy singing to its weekly rehearsals. The group sings four-part harmony from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Four Square Church, 1125 Martin St. on the corner of Bevins and Martin in Lakeport. For information, call Christine at 263-5215 or Betty Lou at 263-4721.
Dec. 19:
* The board of directors for KPFZ 88.1 FM meets from 4 to 6 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month at the studio, 149 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The public is welcome. Information: www.kpfz.org.
Dec. 28:
* Mendo-Lake Singers (part of Sweet Adelines International) invites women who enjoy singing to its weekly rehearsals. The group sings four-part harmony from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Four Square Church, 1125 Martin St. on the corner of Bevins and Martin in Lakeport. For information, call Christine at 263-5215 or Betty Lou at 263-4721. ****
Jan. 6, 2011:
* Writer”s group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Give constructive feedback or just listen and enjoy. Facilitated by Mary McMillan, Lake County poet laureate emeritus. Information: mtmcmillan@mac.com. This event is supported by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation.
Jan. 9:
* Second Sunday Cinema meets on the second Sunday each month at the Clearlake United Methodist Church, 14521 Pearl Ave., to view interesting, thought-provoking films. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., screening at 6 p.m. There is no charge to attend. Information: 279-2957.
Jan. 16:
* The board of directors for KPFZ 88.1 FM meets from 4 to 6 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month at the studio, 149 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The public is welcome. Information: www.kpfz.org.
Feb. 3:
* Writer”s group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Give constructive feedback or just listen and enjoy. Facilitated by Mary McMillan, Lake County poet laureate emeritus. Information: mtmcmillan@mac.com. This event is supported by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation.
Feb. 13:
* Second Sunday Cinema meets on the second Sunday each month at the Clearlake United Methodist Church, 14521 Pearl Ave., to view interesting, thought-provoking films. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., screening at 6 p.m. There is no charge to attend. Information: 279-2957.
Feb. 20:
* The board of directors for KPFZ 88.1 FM meets from 4 to 6 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month at the studio, 149 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The public is welcome. Information: www.kpfz.org.
March 3:
* Writer”s group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Give constructive feedback or just listen and enjoy. Facilitated by Mary McMillan, Lake County poet laureate emeritus. Information: mtmcmillan@mac.com. This event is supported by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation.
March 13:
* Second Sunday Cinema meets on the second Sunday each month at the Clearlake United Methodist Church, 14521 Pearl Ave., to view interesting, thought-provoking films. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., screening at 6 p.m. There is no charge to attend. Information: 279-2957. ****
March 20:
* The board of directors for KPFZ 88.1 FM meets from 4 to 6 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month at the studio, 149 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The public is welcome. Information: www.kpfz.org.
April 7:
* Writer”s group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Give constructive feedback or just listen and enjoy. Facilitated by Mary McMillan, Lake County poet laureate emeritus. Information: mtmcmillan@mac.com. This event is supported by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation. ****
April 9 & 10:
* Who”s Who Star Revue celebrity lip sync, April 9 and 10. Proceeds benefit the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. Information: www.lakeportchamber.com/.
April 17:
* The board of directors for KPFZ 88.1 FM meets from 4 to 6 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month at the studio, 149 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The public is welcome. Information: www.kpfz.org. ***
ONGOING:
Every Sunday:
* Writer”s Wordshop, 6 p.m. Sundays at Harbin Hot Springs near Middletown, facilitated by Lake County Poet Laureate Russell Reza-?Khaliq Gonzaga. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. Information: www.harbin.org.
Every Tuesday:
* Mendo-Lake Singers (part of Sweet Adelines International) invites women who enjoy singing to its weekly rehearsals. The group sings four-part harmony from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Four Square Church, 1125 Martin St. on the corner of Bevins and Martin in Lakeport. For information, call Christine at 263-5215 or Betty Lou at 263-4721.
Every Thursday:
* Lake County Square Dancers meets from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays at Orchard Shores Community Room in Clearlake Oaks. Lawrence Johnstone from Ukiah is the caller. The group invites any square dancers to join it for an afternoon of square and round dancing. For more information, contact Dee and Weldon Parker at 994-9161.
Every Friday:
* Blanka Doren teaches an art class at 1 p.m. every Friday at the Lakeport Senior Center. For more information, visit 263-4218.
Every Saturday:
* “Knit A Round” book and knitting group, 1 to 3 p.m. each Saturday at Redbud Library in Clearlake. The group reviews new books that are available through the library system as well as discusses mystery books by authors that focus on knitting or crocheting in their subjects. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Limited help is available. Information: 994-5115.
First Thursday:
* Writer”s group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Give constructive feedback or just listen and enjoy. Facilitated by Mary McMillan, Lake County poet laureate emeritus. Information: mtmcmillan@mac.com. This event is supported by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation.
First Friday:
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 to 7 p.m. 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.
First Saturday:
* Open mic from 4 to 6 p.m., every first Saturday of the month at Cafe Victoria, 301 Main St. in Lakeport. Acoustic musicians, singers, poets, comics and all other talented people are invited to come have fun. This free event is filmed for airing on PEG Channel TV8, so originals only please if you want to be on TV. Call Phil at 263-3391 for information.
Second Sunday:
* Second Sunday Cinema meets on the second Sunday each month at the Clearlake United Methodist Church, 14521 Pearl Ave., to view interesting, thought-provoking films. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., screening at 6 p.m. There is no charge to attend. Information: 279-2957.
Second Wednesday:
* Lake County Writers Group meets from 11 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.
* Original material open mic, 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Open to music and poetry. Performers, please arrive by 6:30 p.m. to sign up. Information: 995-1065.
Third Sunday:
* The board of directors for KPFZ 88.1 FM meets from 4 to 6 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month at the studio, 149 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The public is welcome. Information: www.kpfz.org.
Fourth Wednesday:
* Lake County Sing-a-Long Society 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.
Fourth Friday:
* D”s Coffee & Tea Shop, located at 21187 Calistoga St. in Middletown, hosts open mic night, 7 to 10 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month. This is a free event. Musicians, singers, storytellers, comedians, etc. are all welcome. Early sign-up is encouraged. For more information or to sign up to perform, please call 987-3647.
Last Saturday:
* Open mic at 9 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month in Harbin Restaurant at Harbin Hot Springs outside Middletown. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. Information: www.harbin.org.
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, RBinFocus@gmail.com (no attachments, please). All telephone numbers are within the (707) area code unless otherwise noted.
