UC Master Gardener training class
What: Do you like to garden? Are you interested in helping other gardeners in Lake County? Then consider applying to become a University of California Master Gardener. Master Gardeners are volunteer staff of the University of California who have been trained and certified to extend research-based horticultural information to the public.
The orientation meetings will provide an overview of the UCCE Master Gardener Program and what is expected of a UC Master Gardener volunteer. The information will be presented by current UC Master Gardener volunteers and the Master Gardener Program Coordinator, Gabriele O’Neill. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period.
When: two Orientation Meetings for you to choose from:
Monday, December 4, at 5:15 p.m.
Wednesday, December 13, at 12 p.m.
Where: Both meetings will be held in the conference room of the Agricultural Center,
883 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport.
Please RSVP to one orientation date by calling (707) 263-6838 or by e-mailing: celake@ucanr.edu
(Please note: only one orientation meeting is necessary for you to attend, not both).
If you are unable to attend, please notify us so we can arrange an alternate date by calling the UCCE office at (707) 263-6838 so we can arrange an alternative time for your orientation.
National Pearl Harbor Rememberance Day
Pearl Harbor Survivors Chapter 23 North Lake County will observe the 76th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor- Thursday Dec. 7 at Library Park in Lakeport at 9 a.m., Lakeport City Hall 9:15-10 a.m. The speaker will be Ronnie Bogner. There will be a public luncheon after the ceremonies at the Boathouse Restaurant & Bar located at 2685 Lakeshore Blvd. in Nice. The No- Host luncheon will start at noon and reservations are requested by Dec. 4 by calling Janeane Bogner at 707-998-3280.
Rotary in need of clothing donations
The Rotary Club of Clear Lake is requesting donations of new and gently used coats, winter clothing, sleeping bags, and blankets for The Warm For The Winter program. Specific needed items include children’s items such as socks, thermal underwear, hooded sweatshirts, gloves, beanies, rain coats, and rain boots sized toddler and up. This program is intended to provide warm clothing and other winter necessities to community members in need. Drop off locations are at the Clearlake Community/Senior Center at 3245 Bowers Avenue and The Meals On Wheels Thrift Store at 14773 Lakeshore Drive. For further information, contact Charmaine Weldon at 707-685-5438 or Joyce Overton at 707-350-2898.
American Legion 437 dinner
The American Legion Post 437 will serve chili and cornbread on December 8. from 4-7 p.m. All is served for a $6 donation.
14770 Austin Rd. Clearlake CA.
Call 707-994-3677 for information.
Sulphur Fire Relief Benefit Dinner
Woodland Community College Clearlake Campus will host a Sulphur Fire Relief Benefit Dinner on December 8, from 5-7:30 p.m. There will be giveaways and a silent auction with donations from places like Featherbeds Railroad B&B, Bella Rose Photography, Safeway and more. Tickets are $6 for kids under age 18 and seniors 60+ and $12 for adults. To purchase tickets contact Nicole Wright at 707-350-5648.
Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild
Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild will meet on Saturday, December 9, at the Lakeport Senior Center, 527 Konocti Avenue. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. The Installation of Officers for 2018 will be recognized. There will also be a precut party. For more information, call 707-459-3903.
U.S. Cellular customer appreciation event
Clearlake U.S. Cellular associates are inviting the local community to their store on Dec. 8 and 9 for a special holiday Customer Appreciation Celebration. There will be a mobile prize wheel where customers can use their smartphones to spin to win prizes that include bill credits and accessory discounts that can be used for fun holiday gifts.
“During this busy holiday season, we wanted to take a moment to thank our loyal customers and let them know how much we value them being a part of the U.S. Cellular family,” said Erryn Andersen, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the northwest. “We also invite the entire community to visit our store and see how we can be a one-stop shop for all of their gift-giving needs.”
The holiday season has always been one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. In 2017, according to the National Retail Federation, 33 percent of people surveyed said they would like to receive consumer electronics or accessories as gifts this year, and 29 percent said they plan to purchase consumer electronics or accessories as gifts.
With that in mind, in addition to the Customer Appreciation Celebration, U.S. Cellular is offering new and upgrade-eligible customers the Samsung Galaxy S8 for free with an unlimited data plan and qualifying smartphone turn-in – or a Samsung Galaxy S7 for free with an unlimited data plan and no smartphone turn-in.
American Legion Post 437 breakfast
Bacon, sausage, eggs, blueberry pancakes, biscuits, gravy, juice and coffee will be served on December 10, 8:30-11:30 a.m. All for $8.
14770 Austin Rd. Clearlake CA.
Call 707-994-3677 for information.
Gambler’s Anonymous
Gambler’s Anonymous meeting every Thursday: 7:45-8:45 p.m. at 850 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport, the NorthCoast Opportunities site.
Al-Anon Meetings
Al-Anon (for friends and families of problem drinkers/alcoholics) meets on Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at North Coast Opportunities, 850 Lakeport Blvd.,Lakeport.
Glenbrook Cemetery District Board vacancy
The Board of Supervisors is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Glenbrook Cemetery District Board of Trustees. Interested applicants must reside within the Glenbrook Cemetery District’s boundary and be registered to vote in Lake County. Applications are available at the Lake County Courthouse, Clerk of the Board Office, Room 109, 255 North Forbes Street, Lakeport, or online at www.co.lake.ca.gov on the Board of Supervisors page. The membership on the above referenced advisory board is voluntary.
Park Study monthly meetings
Park Study Club meets at noon on the first Thursday of every month beginning in September and ending in May at the PSC Clubhouse. The club is open to new members and is dedicated to raising funds for scholarships, leadership training for local youth, provides the flag that flies over Austin Park, as well as aiding other local charities with volunteer time and donations. For more information about the Park Study Club, contact Wanda at 274-2765.
