LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Star 442 Chapter ride for Saturday, Nov. 10, has been canceled due to a wet weather forecast.

The group hopes the weather will cooperate for a scheduled ride on Saturday, Nov. 24.

Visit the group’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Star-Chapter-442/146399068773126?ref=ts&;fref=ts .

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Thrive Lake County will hold its fourth quarter meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Lakeport Senior Center, 527 Konocti Ave.

Terry Daniels from hOurworld and The Hour Exchange is the featured presenter.

The Hour Exchange in Portland, Maine is one of the oldest and largest time exchanges in the United States, with more than 1,000 members trading over 20,000 hours annually. hOurworld was formed to take the lessons learned from the Hour Exchange and make it available to a wider audience.

Daniels has been working with Thrive Lake County for the last two months to set the stage for a Lake County pilot project of the CommonWealth – a unique and innovative program from hOurworld that will utilize a cooperative business model and time as an alternative currency to bring about grassroots economic development.

Daniels will be interviewed about the CommonWealth and will share more about the upcoming Lake County pilot project due to launch in the first quarter of 2013.

Time also will be provided during the meeting for attendees to share community updates on relevant projects around the county.

The event is a potluck; please bring an item to share. Admission is free with a potluck item or $5 without.

For more information and to RSVP, visit the event's blog post on the Thrive Lake County Web site, www.thrivelakecounty.org/2/post/2012/10/thrive-lake-county-q4-quarterly-meeting.html .

Thrive Lake County is an organization of social entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, local business owners and community residents who are working to create a Lake County economy that values people, profit and planet.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Lake County Historical Society will hold its Thanksgiving potluck dinner this year on Sunday, Nov. 18.

The dinner will be held at the Grace Evangelical Free Church at 8716 Live Oak Drive in Kelseyville.  

Eating will commence around 1 p.m. (or as soon as they get it together) and the program will go to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18.

The main speaker will be Dr. John Parker, telling us the story of Kelsey and Stone from both sides of the fence, beginning to end, and he has sworn to be truthful about it even if it gets him lynched.  

For amusement, Randy Ridgel will fill in with McCloskey’s fighting cock ranch and perhaps trigger off a discussion about the gas well in Kelseyville.  

Ridgel has made no promises about the truth; his stories may be a wee bit apocryphal.  

As always, our meeting and speaking will be informal and open to chiming in by all present: “That ain’t the way I heered it, John.”

The society will supply turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy and something to drink. All attendees are asked to bring a dish to share and their own utensils and plates.

There is no charge for members; guests will be charged $5 which may be applied to their first year membership dues ($15 per person or $20 per family) if they choose to join the society.

To find the Grace Church going South on Highway 29 towards Lower Lake turn right on Live Oak Drive at Kelseyville, go about one mile and turn left into the church’s parking lot. They will be in the Family Life Center; follow the signs.

Going North on Highway 29 towards Lakeport turn left on Live Oak Drive at Kelseyville for about one mile and go left into the church’s parking lot.

President Phil Smoley invites you to come, bring your friends, and enjoy the dinner and program.  

If you have any questions please call Smoley at 707-349-1008 or John Parker at 707-274-2233.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lots of warm holiday cheer is in store for families and fun-seekers of all ages at “Very Merry Main Street” taking place in downtown Lakeport on Saturday, Nov. 24, from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The schedule of events is:

• Santa’s Visit at Bicoastal Media, 140 N. Main. From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Optional photos with Santa and free stuffed toy for each child.
• Find Santa’s Elves from 2 p.m. to 5 pm. Elves are hiding in downtown stores. Follow their trail to be eligible for prizes. Pick up maps at Snugglers booth, Second and Main. Winners announced at end of parade. Winners need not be present to win.
• Children’s Fair from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Third Street between Forbes and Main. Arts and crafts and fun holiday activities.
• Downtown Christmas Shopping. Open House with refreshments and entertainment at many stores.
• Historic Walking Tour at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Complimentary. Meet at Museum Square clock tower.
• Snugglers and funnel cakes from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Peppermint Schnappes/hot chocolate drinks and sweet funnel cakes on sale. Second and Main booth next to parade stage.
• Chamber of Commerce Lighted Parade at 5:30 p.m. from fairgrounds on Martin Street to Main Street and down to Ninth Street.
• Hospice “Light Up a Life” Tree Lighting in Museum Park at entrance to Museum immediately following parade.

The event is sponsored by the Lakeport Main Street Association, the Lake County Chamber of Commerce and Hospice Services of Lake County.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lake County Mediations’ mediators and supporters recently met to recognize outstanding service provided to the organization and community by its mediators and board members.

The following individuals were recognized during the event.

Founder’s Awards

These individuals have served Lake County Mediations for more than 20 years, and have been key players since its inception in the 1992. Both recognized the need for community-based alternatives to court-ordered dispute resolution.

Catherine Elias-Jermany recently retired from her position on Lake County Mediations’ executive board, having served since the organization was first started. She received her award in recognition of her vision and contribution to the establishment of Lake County Mediations and for twenty years of Board leadership.

Attorney Andy Rossoff has served as “in-house” counsel for the organization since it was established. He received this award in recognition of his vision and contributions to Lake County Mediations and for providing 20 years of in-kind legal counsel.

Mediator Awards

The following individuals were recognized for their commitment to providing mediation services in both the Lake County Superior Court and in private mediations.

Philip Twichel has provided in-kind Web master service to the organization, serves on the executive board, has provided mediator training and has performed more than fifty hours of Superior Court mediation services during 2012.

David Brown has performed more than 50 hours of Superior Court mediation services during 2012.

Gladys Rosehill serves on the executive board of the organization and has provided more than 50 hours of Superior Court mediation services during 2012.

Elizabeth Fitzgerald Taylor serves on the executive board of the organization and has provided more than fifty hours of Superior Court mediation services during 2012.

Leadership Awards

Glenn Trumbull received this recognition for more than 15 years of service on the executive board of the organization and for providing dispute resolution services to the community.

Bill Koehler was recognized for service as a member the executive board for 15 years and as past president of the organization, and for providing dispute resolution and election monitoring services for the organization.

Terry Dereniuk was recognized for her service on the executive board and for her leadership contributions to the organizational development of Lake County Mediations.

Attorney Mary Heare Amodio was recognized for her executive leadership and for providing in-kind dispute resolution services for Lake County Mediations at the court and in community mediations.

Lake County Mediations is a nonprofit corporation founded in 1992 with the primary purpose of “furthering the administration of justice and to lessening neighborhood tensions by providing various dispute resolution services and related educational programs.”

This goal is achieved by providing the following services in a safe, confidential and effective manner:

Conflict resolution mediation services at the Lake County Superior Court and in the community;

• Training in basic and advanced mediation and dispute resolution skills;
• A speakers bureau that will provide information about mediation and the services and training provided by the organization; and
• Election monitoring and vote counting for mutual benefit corporations, such as homeowners’ associations, mutual water districts and American Indian tribes.

Lake County Mediations can be contacted by phone at 707-263-6800, online at http://lakecountymediations.org or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Soper-Reese Community Theatre’s Classic Movie Series presents “Vertigo” on Tuesday, Nov. 13.

This film will be shown at the Soper-Reese Community Theatre, 275 St. Main St. in Lakeport, with a $5 suggested donation.

The doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the film starting at 6 p.m.

“Vertigo” is a 1958 Alfred Hitchcock thriller starring Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak.

Stewart stars as John “Scottie” Ferguson, a former police detective forced to retire due to acrophobia.

He begins to investigate the strange activities of Madeleine Elster, the wife of an old friend, becoming obsessed with her in the process.

The film, shot in San Francisco, is considered to be one of the defining works of Hitchcock’s career.

The Classic Movie Series runs on the second Tuesday of every month.  

The December movie, to be shown Dec. 11, will be “Pocket Full of Miracles.”

Check the theater's Web site, www.soperreesetheatre.com , or call 707-263-0577 to see what other classics are coming up.

The Soper-Reese Community Theatre is a restored, historic, performing arts venue established in 1949 and seating 300 patrons.

Run by an all-volunteer organization, the theater operates under the guidance of the nonprofit Lake County Arts Council.

The Soper-Reese brings dance, music, plays and poetry to all members of the Lake County community and to visiting tourists.