Needs of farm workers subject of meeting
California Human Development (CHD) is holding a public hearing to access the needs of farm workers and their families, including challenges and barriers they face in the community. Anyone is welcome to attend.
CHD would like to also encourage any community service agency that provides assistance to the low income population to attend and share ideas that would be a benefit to farm workers.
The hearing will be held in both English and Spanish, in the Employment Development Department conference room, 55 First Street, Lakeport, on May 16 at 6 p.m.
Dog Night at the Lakeport Lions meeting
Join the Lakeport Lions on Wednesday, May 17 for dog night. The meeting is at the Scotts Valley Women’s Civic Club on Hendricks Road: 6 p.m. for dinner, meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy meeting other dog lovers and Lions, after dinner there will be a dog parade with treats for your dog. Lions is a strong supporter of Canine Companions for Independence. Hear about the many duties a Canine Companion offers.
Call Debbe Blake at 263-7789 for reservations and information.
Sierra Club presentation on invasive mussels
An infestation of invasive quagga or zebra mussels would be just as devastating to the ecology of Clear Lake and the economy of Lake County as ever, but the subject seems to have fallen beneath the radar for the last couple of years.
That does NOT mean that the county has forgotten about this threat, much less reduced its vigilance. At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday May 17 the Sierra Club Lake Group community meeting will feature a presentation from Mark Miller, who coordinates the Department of Water Resources mussel prevention program, discussing the measures being taken to strengthen protections against invasive mussels, measures that go beyond outreach to include both decontamination facilities and a crew of dock walkers.
The meeting will be held at the Lower Lake Methodist Church social hall, 16255 Second St; as always it’s free and the public is invited. Contact chair Ed Robey at 994-8304 or edrobey@wildblue.net for more information.
7th annual VA2k Walk and Roll
Focusing on helping homeless Veterans and promoting active lifestyles, the 7th annual VA2K Walk & Roll event will be held on May 17 at the Clearlake VA clinic starting at 4:45 p.m. The address for the Clearlake VA clinic is 15145 Lakeshore drive, Clearlake.
The VA2K event includes a short two kilometers walk (1.24 miles) and the community is invited to participate. The event is free and it is suggested that participants be at back of the VA clinic 15 minutes prior to the start.
Participants are encouraged to bring a voluntary donation in the form of items such as shirts, shorts, and toiletries items. These donations will be collected and distributed to local homeless Veterans.
Life jacket giveaway
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 8-8 of Lake County, will hold its annual complimentary Life Jacket Giveaway for children on Sunday, May 21 at Redbud Park gazebo in Clearlake starting at 9:30 a.m.
This life jacket giveaway is a project made possible by a grant from the local Wal-Mart in Clearlake. The event will include the weighing, fitting and distribution of the jackets for children 12 years of age or younger. A parent or guardian must accompany the child and complete an information slip to be eligible to receive the free life jacket. The event will end at 1 p.m. or when the supply of life jackets are gone.
Redbud Park & Marina is located at 14655 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake.
Device Workshop
During a free Device Workshop on May 21, U.S. Cellular associates will show people how they can rely on their smartphone, such as the Apple iPhone 7 or Samsung Galaxy S8, to stay informed, prepared and connected with a variety of apps and accessories when severe weather threatens or hits. Individuals do not need to be U.S. Cellular customers to attend.
This free workshop will take place at 14896 Olympic Dr. Clearlake, CA 95422 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information, you may call 707-995-1263.
