LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC) is pleased to announce that on Monday, June 2, it will host a free workshop in Clearlake for Lake County mobile home park residents.

Participants will learn about their general responsibilities and rights as mobile home park residents and renters.

This workshop is not intended for property managers or park owners.

The workshop is to be held from noon until 1 p.m. at the Highlands Senior Center, located at 3245 Bowers Road in Clearlake.

RSVPs are not required, but space is limited so arrive a few minutes early.

For more information, contact LSNC-Ukiah at 707-462-1471.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Hot August Nites Dinner/Dance on Aug. 15th at the Lakeport Senior Activity Center needs a volunteer salesperson/clerk for this fundraiser's Accessory Shop.  

Other volunteers needed are a reporter for the in-house newsletter "Senior Moments," lunch servers at the center, working in the thrift store, community outreach and on-call front desk workers.  

They also are seeking drivers for the Meals On Wheels program to deliver meals to senior citizens.  

Routes are in Lakeport through Soda Bay, Kelseyville and Kelseyville Riviera.  

Drivers must have a currant driver's license and proof of insurance.  

A gas reimbursement of $20 per day is provided.  

For more information on any of these positions call the center at 707-263-4218.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Lake County Republican Women will meet at on Wednesday, May 14.

The meeting will take place beginning at 11:30 a.m., with lunch at noon, at the Main Street Grill, 14084 Lakeshore Dr, Clearlake.

There will be two speakers this month because of the June 3 primary election.

Assemblyman Dan Logue from the Third Assembly District and chief Republican whip is running for the Third Congressional District seat.  

He is a ranking member of the influential Assembly Health Committee. He also is a member of the Assembly Budget Committee, the Elections and Redistricting Committee, the Budget Sub Committee 3, which oversees the resources and transportation components of the state budget, and he sits on the critical Assembly Transportation Committee.

The National Federation of Independent Business has awarded Logue a perfect score based on his voting record and support of small business. His widespread efforts have also drawn the attention of media outlets across the nation, including the New York Times, FOX News, and the Los Angeles Times.

Consistent with his efforts to revitalize the economy and keep jobs and businesses in California, Logue has organized the Economic Recovery Group, which meets regularly with business representatives from all sectors of California's economy to discuss ways to eliminate impediments and restrictive government regulations in order to improve our state's business climate.

Logue led the charge to organize a local veterans Memorial Committee that raised over $350,000 in private funds to construct two world class Veterans Memorials in his District.

Also speaking will be Richard Ford who would like to be the next assessor-recorder for Lake County. He is currently service as assistant auditor-controller for the county of Lake.

Ford has a master's degree in business administration from USC and has  considerable experience in accounting, six years experience as a financial controller and 10 years in leading a team which are skills he will bring to the office. Rich and his wife, Ruthann, and their two young boys live in Lakeport.

Come and hear what they have to say and ask questions.

Call 707-994-3543 to make your reservation and indicate if you would like fish and chips, which Main Street is noted for, or a chef's salad.

Lunch includes coffee or tea and dessert, all for $23. You may just attend the meeting for $5.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Sons of Norway Vikings of Lake Lodge No. 6-166 will hold its next heritage and culture event on Sunday, May 18.

The group will meet beginning at 1 p.m. at the Galilee Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 8860 Soda Bay Road in Kelseyville.

The May event will include a potluck of Norwegian foods, with the recipes.

In honor of the bicentennial of Norway's Constitution – passed May 17, 1814 – the club encourages everyone to a Norwegian sweater and something red, white and blue to celebrate.

The afternoon events include fellowship, interesting programs, a quick Norwegian language lesson and, occasionally, some dancing.

Cost of the meal will be $5 per person.

Visit the lodge's Web site at http://www.vikingsoflakelodge.org/ .

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Soroptimist International of Clear Lake is celebrating 50 years of service to Lake County.

The club was chartered on May 22, 1964, at Seigler Springs Resort.

Since 1995, the club has held its meetings at Howard`s Grotto Restaurant in Clearlake.
 
Over the years, the club has supported many projects. In 1993, with a donation of $22,000 from the Ottinger Estate and another $2,000 raised from the Park Walk, Soroptimist International of Clear Lake gave the city of Clearlake $24,000 for the “Light Up the Night” project. The lights in Austin Park were turned on for the first time.
 
Soroptimists' slogan is “Best for Women.” The Clear Lake club has provided mammograms for women without insurance, assistance to safe houses for women and children, monetary awards for student volunteerism and head of household women continuing their education.

Plus, the club has made donations to the senior centers, Dr. Dhanda, Sponsoring Survivorship and to other Lake County organizations.

Currently the club is working with Lower Lake High School's Clothes Closet, supported their Students of Strength Club and held a prom dress event.
 
The celebration will be held on Friday, May 30, at the Riviera Hills Country Club.

From 6 to 7 p.m. there will be no-host cocktails, with dinner from 7 to 9 p.m.

The cost is $30 per person.

Please call Sally Munger at 707-987-0750, Kathy Freeborn at 707-994-3509 or Judy Mullens at 707-994-8609 for dinner choices and more information.

All former members and friends of Soroptimist are invited to help celebrate.
 
The 2014-2015 board will be installed during the evening.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Fair Board will meet on Monday, May 19.

The meeting will begin at 4:45 p.m. at the administration office at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St., Lakeport.

Action items include the selection of the grand marshal for this year's Lake County Fair and a resolution approving the line of credit for the Junior Livestock Auction and naming signers.

There also will be committee reports, and discussion of times, admission prices, carnival and grandstand entertainment for both the Spring Fair and regular fair at the end of the summer.

Fair board directors include President Janeane Bogner, Vice President Marcia Chauvin, Sham Cochrane, Annette Hopkins, Meyo Marrufo, Jerry McQueen, Carol Brandt and Doug Rhoades.

For more information call the fair office at 707-263-6181 or visit the fair online at www.lakecountyfair.com .