LAKEPORT, Calif. – The University of California Master Gardeners of Lake County will present a hands-on demonstration on winter pruning of fruit trees on Wednesday, Jan. 22.

The workshop will begin at 10 a.m. at 2285 Big Valley Road in Lakeport.

A donation of $5 is suggested to cover the cost of handouts.

Participants should bring gloves and pruners and be prepared to navigate uneven terrain.

Please call 707-263-6838 to RSVP.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Clear Lake High School Sober Grad 2014 will hold its annual crab feed on Saturday, Feb. 15.

The feed will begin at 6 p.m. at the St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church fellowship hall, 801 N. Main St.

The meal features all-you-can-eat crab, pasta, bread and salad. A no host bar also will be provided.

Tickets are $50 per person or $500 for a reserved table for eight.

This event sells out quickly so get your tickets soon.

Tickets are available at Linda's Hallmark, Strong Financial Network and Mendo Lake Credit Union.

Enjoy a fun night and support a very special and safe night for the class of 2014.

LAKEPORT, Calif – The Lake County First 5 Lake Commission will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 22.

The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. at the Child Welfare Services conference room, 926 S. Forbes St., Lakeport.

The commission will elect its officers for the new year and consider this year's meeting calendar.

Agenda items also include approval of a three-year contract with Jensen Smith, CPAs to conduct the commission's annual audit. The proposed contract amount is $18,600.

There also will be approval of a $1,500 mini-grant to American Sign Language instructor Lana Doolaege to teach sign language to parents and young children.

Other agenda items include commissioners' reports and the report from Executive Director Tom Jordan, and public comment and announcements.

There also will be a closed session for Jordan's annual performance review.

For more information call the Lake County First 5 Lake Commission at 707-263-6169 or visit www.firstfivelake.org .

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A caregiver support group for families dealing with memory loss or other cognitive impairments will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 22.

The group meets at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 14310 Memory Lane in Clearlake from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Social worker Jenny Johnson is the facilitator.

The groups are sponsored by Redwood Caregiver Resource Center (1-800-834-1636) and the Social Day Programs in Lake County.

For more information call Jenny Johnson at 707-350-3030 or Caroline Denny at 707-263-9481.

Respite is provided by the centers at no charge.

NORTH COAST, Calif. – Pets are an important part of many families, and a new Red Cross pet first aid app puts lifesaving information right in the hands of dog and cat owners so they can provide emergency care until veterinary assistance is available.

The 99 cent pet first aid app gives iPhone and Android smart phone users instant access to expert information so they learn how to maintain their pet’s health and what to do during emergencies.

“Pet owners learn how to recognize health problems and when to contact their veterinarian,” said Tim Miller, chief executive officer, California Northwest Region. “The pet first aid app provides step-by-step instructions, videos and images for more than 25 common first aid and emergency situations including how to treat wounds, control bleeding, and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies.”

Additional topics include burns, car accidents, falls and what to do for cold- and heat-related emergencies.

Other features in the app allow pet owners to:

• Create a pet profile including tag identification number, photos, list of medications and instructions.
• Use the list of early warning signs to learn when to call their veterinarian.
• Use “click-to-call” to contact their veterinarian.
• Find emergency pet care facilities or alternate veterinarians with the “animal hospital locator.”
• Locate pet-friendly hotels.
• Test their knowledge with interactive quizzes and earn badges that they can share on their social networks along with their favorite picture of their pet.

History shows that people have not evacuated during disasters because they did not want to leave their pets behind.

The Red Cross app contains resources to help owners include pets in their emergency action plans.

Pet owners also may take a Red Cross pet first aid course so they can practice the skills and receive feedback. People can go to www.redcross.org/takeaclass for information and to register.

The Red Cross has made great strides in making emergency information available whenever and wherever people need it.

The pet first aid app and other Red Cross apps can be found in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store for Android by searching for American Red Cross or by going to www.redcross.org/mobileapps .

NORTH COAST – Caltrans reports that the following road projects will be taking place around the North Coast during the coming week.

Included are Mendocino County projects that may impact Lake County commuters.

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

– AT&T of Santa Rosa has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility repairs near Hudson Avenue on Friday, Jan. 17. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– PG&E of Eureka has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility repairs near West Seventh Street on Friday, Jan. 17. Work hours are 9 a.m. to noon. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– PG&E of Eureka has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility repairs near Foothill Boulevard on Friday, Jan. 17. Work hours are noon to 2 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– PG&E of Eureka has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility repairs just south of Lake Street on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– PG&E of Eureka has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility repairs just south Manchester Monday, Jan. 20, through Wednesday, Jan. 22. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Replacement of the Greenwood Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor ‐ Golden State Bridge Inc. of Martinez.

– Replacement of a culvert with a bridge at Dunn Creek will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Shasta Construction of Redding.

Highway 101

Caltrans will perform slide repairs near the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge (near Frog Woman Rock). Northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

– Bridge rehabilitation at the "green" Russian River Bridge will continue. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., weekdays. One way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor ‐ J. McLoughlin Engineering of Rancho Cucamonga.

– Striping near from the South Ukiah Overhead will begin Monday, Jan. 20. Work hours are 7 p.m. to noon, weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor ‐ Granite Construction of Ukiah.

– PG&E of Eureka has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for tree trimming from 1.2 miles south of the junction of Routes 1/101 to just south of Confusion Hill beginning Monday, Jan. 20. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Work on all these projects is weather permitting and subject to change. Caltrans advises motorists to drive with caution when approaching work areas and to be prepared to stop at traffic control stations.

The Caltrans Traffic Operations Office has reviewed each project and determined that individual project delays are expected to be less than the statewide policy maximum of 30 minutes, unless noted otherwise above.

For information pertaining to emergency roadwork or for updates to scheduled roadwork, please contact the California Highway Information Network (CHIN) at 1-800-GAS-ROAD (1-800-427-7623).