LUCERNE >> Lucerne Alpine Senior Center, is hosting its monthly Open Mic Lucerne (OML) on Sept. 20 from 6 to 11 p.m.
Performers are on stage with house band FOGG starting at 6 p.m. with classic, heavy metal rock ”n” roll with original numbers and cover songs. FOGG and other entertainers will wrap up by 11 p.m. Assistance is available with amplification.
Bands and individuals are already signing up for September, according to Rae Eby-Carl, Lucerne Alpine Senior Center executive director. The past events have seen full venues, so participants sign up early. Call 245-4612 or 274-8779 to reserve a time or sign-up beginning at 5 p.m. on the day of the event.
Music, comedy, mime, readings and any other activity that is family-oriented is appreciated, Eby-Carl stated. Room is also available for dancing and relaxing. There is no charge for attending or performing.
Lake County OML will cap the day with the First Community Kids Carnival of food booths, craft stalls and more than a dozen game booths for children of all ages. The event starts at 9 a.m. with breakfast available and games and booths will be open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
The Lucerne Alpine Senior Center Thrift Store will also have goods at 50 percent off. There are collectables, books, kitchenware, clothes and furniture.
At OML, a spaghetti feed is offered with traditional and vegetarian full meals available for $5. All proceeds from dinner, the carnival and the thrift store benefit the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center, a not-for-profit serving North Shore senior populations with on-site lunches, Meals-on-Wheels, personal advocacy and other services.
For more information about booth rentals for the Community Kids Carnival or OML, call Lucerne Alpine Senior Center at 274-8779.
The senior center is located at 3985 Country Club Drive in Lucerne.
