Oct. 15:
* Blanka Doren teaches an art class at 1 p.m. every Friday at the Lakeport Senior Center. For more information, call 263-4218.
Oct. 16:
* Coyote Film Festival presents two screenings of “Coming to Light,” a film by Anne Makepeace, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Calpine”s Cartwright Geothermal Visitors Center, 15500 Central Park Road in Middletown. Admission is $10.00 at the door, $5 for children 16 and younger. For information, contact Karen Turcotte at Karenturcotte@yahoo.com.
* Harvest Moon Dinner & Dance fundraiser, 5:30 p.m. at the Soper-Reese Community Theatre. Information: 279-4082 or www.soperreesetheatre.com.
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.
* 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. 18:
* There is an Oct. 18 deadline for jurying fine art, fine craft and folk art for the 2010 Holiday in the Pines show, taking place Nov. 12 through 14 at the Rob Roy Golf Course in Cobb. For information, contact: Alana Clearlake of Cobb Mountain Artists, 928-8565 or alanaclearlake@gmail.com.
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. 21:
* 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.
Oct. 22:
* 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.
Oct. 22 and 23:
* Lake County Theatre Company presents “Rocky Horror Show,” 7 p.m. in the Little Theatre at the Lake County Fairgrounds on Martin Street in Lakeport. Reserve and general seating tickets are available at Catfish Books in Lakeport, 263-4454. General seating tickets are available at The Game Shop in Lakeport, 262-5824; Shannon Ridge Tasting Room in Clearlake Oaks, 998-9656; and Griffin Furniture in Clearlake, 994-2112. Special “VIP Down Front Couch” seating is available at Catfish Books.
Oct. 23:
* Clear Lake Performing Arts Auxiliary (CLPA) yard sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Clear Lake Association Building, 9689 Soda Bay Road. To donate items for the sale or join the auxiliary, contact Ginny at 349-4290 or Kim at 349-8919.
* The first all-hip hop show ever to be staged in the county, takes place at 6 p.m. at the Soper Reese Community Theatre. General admission is $5; reserved seating is $8. Tickets are available online at www.SoperReeseTheatre.com or at the theater box office, open from noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays and for two hours before and up to showtime on the day of the show at 275 S. Main St. in Lakeport. Tickets are also on sale at Catfish Books in the Safeway Center, Lakeport or by phone at 263-0577.
* Midnight showing of “Rocky Horror Show” at the Lake County Fairgrounds” Little Theatre. Reserve and general seating tickets are available at Catfish Books in Lakeport, 263-4454. General seating tickets are available at The Game Shop in Lakeport, 262-5824; Shannon Ridge Tasting Room in Clearlake Oaks, 998-9656; and Griffin Furniture in Clearlake, 994-2112. Special “VIP Down Front Couch” seating is available at Catfish Books.
Oct. 24:
* 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. 29 and 30:
* Lake County Theatre Company presents “Rocky Horror Show,” 7 p.m. in the Little Theatre at the Lake County Fairgrounds on Martin Street in Lakeport. Reserve and general seating tickets are available at Catfish Books in Lakeport, 263-4454. General seating tickets are available at The Game Shop in Lakeport, 262-5824; Shannon Ridge Tasting Room in Clearlake Oaks, 998-9656; and Griffin Furniture in Clearlake, 994-2112. Special “VIP Down Front Couch” seating is available at Catfish Books.
Oct. 30:
* Chic Le Chef and Middletown Florist & Gifts present “Halloween on the Silver Screen,” 7 p.m. to midnight at the Hidden Valley Lake Country Club. The event will be an evening of food and wine pairings, black and white Halloween movies and a silent auction. Costumes are encouraged and are required to be eligible for door prizes. A portion of the proceeds benefit Hospice Services of Lake County. Tickets are $25 per person and available at Chic Le Chef and Middletown Florist & Gifts.
* 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.
* Midnight showing of “Rocky Horror Show” at the Lake County Fairgrounds” Little Theatre. Reserve and general seating tickets are available at Catfish Books in Lakeport, 263-4454. General seating tickets are available at The Game Shop in Lakeport, 262-5824; Shannon Ridge Tasting Room in Clearlake Oaks, 998-9656; and Griffin Furniture in Clearlake, 994-2112. Special “VIP Down Front Couch” seating is available at Catfish Books.
Oct. 31:
* 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.
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:
* 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.
Nov. 5:
* Blanka Doren teaches an art class at 1 p.m. every Friday at the Lakeport Senior Center. For more information, call 263-4218.
* 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. 5 and 6:
* Lake County Theatre Company presents “Rocky Horror Show,” 7 p.m. in the Little Theatre at the Lake County Fairgrounds on Martin Street in Lakeport. Reserve and general seating tickets are available at Catfish Books in Lakeport, 263-4454. General seating tickets are available at The Game Shop in Lakeport, 262-5824; Shannon Ridge Tasting Roomin Clearlake Oaks, 998-9656; and Griffin Furniture in Clearlake, 994-2112. Tickets will be $2 less for seniors and LCTC members. Special “VIP Down Front Couch” seating is available at Catfish Books.
Nov. 6:
* Midnight showing of “Rocky Horror Show” at the Lake County Fairgrounds” Little Theatre. Reserve and general seating tickets are available at Catfish Books in Lakeport, 263-4454. General seating tickets are available at The Game Shop in Lakeport, 262-5824; Shannon Ridge Tasting Roomin Clearlake Oaks, 998-9656; and Griffin Furniture in Clearlake, 994-2112. Tickets will be $2 less for seniors and Lake County Theatre Company members. Special “VIP Down Front Couch” seating is available at Catfish Books.
Nov. 7:
* 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. ****
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.
* The Lake County Arts Council holds its annual meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Main Street Gallery, located at 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Introductions of the current board, gallery committee and Soper-Reese committee will be made during the meeting. Light refreshments will be served as Travis Rinkler executes his original music on acoustic guitar. For more information, contact the gallery at 263-6658.
Nov. 12-14:
* Cobb Mountain Artists hosts its 2010 Holiday in the Pines Show, Nov. 12 through 14 at the Rob Roy Golf Course in Cobb. The group is looking for fine art, fine craft, and folk art. The deadline for jurying work is Oct. 18. For more information, contact Alana Clearlake, 928-8565 or alanaclearlake@gmail.com.
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. 18:
* 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.
Nov. 19:
* Blanka Doren teaches an art class at 1 p.m. every Friday at the Lakeport Senior Center. For more information, call 263-4218. ****
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. 26:
* 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.
Nov. 27:
* 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. 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:
* 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.
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. 16:
* 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. ****
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. 24:
* 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.
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.
Jan. 20:
* Lake County Arts Council accepts artists” work for its “Art in Public Places” program, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lake County Courthouse lobby. There is a fee of $1 per piece. LCAC receives commission on pieces sold — 20 percent for members and 30 percent for non-members. Information: 263-6658. ****
Jan. 28:
* 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. ****
Jan. 29:
* 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.
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.
Feb. 26:
* 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.
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.
March 26:
* 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. ****
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.