The club is open anyone interested in anime.

At this first meeting an anime film “Fruits Basket 2” will be shown.

The Lakeport Library, located at 1425 N. High St., is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday, noon to 8 p.m.

Amy Patton is the library’s contact for the anime club at 707-263-8817, Extension 17105.

The library’s Web site http://library.co.lake.ca.us has more information about library events and programs.

Library friends and fans can visit the library on Facebook.

Lemonade is just one of the many offerings from vendors planned at the 2011 Old Time Bluegrass Festival in Lower Lake, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 10. Pictured here is a lemonade stand from a previous event. Courtesy photo.

LOWER LAKE, Calif. – The Old Time Bluegrass Festival, held annually at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park, is well known for its musical talent.

Of equal quality are the artists, crafters and food vendors that show up every year and make the day an amazing full-sensory experience.

This year’s festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Along with nonstop music on two stages, musician workshops and children’s activities all day, they have exceptional quality in both crafts and art, and a variety of food that will please everyone in the family.

Are you looking for a perfect gift or an original piece of art for your home? You can find it at the Bluegrass Festival.

The Art-in-the-Barn exhibits feature artists from all over Lake County who work in a variety of mediums such as pastels, oils, photography etc.

As you walk from booth to booth, you will find weavers, metal and stained glass artists, perfectly crafted fabric items, wooden creations and beautiful handmade jewelry.

Need information? They will have several booths that offer information regarding the history of our county, environmental concerns, sports programs and Elder care, how to write a book – and the list goes on.

Let’s talk lunch. Interested in Mexican food, barbecue chicken or a pulled-pork sandwich? Got a hankering from something spicy like Cajun? They have it. If you have a sweet tooth, you can find a piece of pie or a bowl of cobbler to help you out. How about a cool drink of lemonade, ice tea, cold beer or a glass of one of Lake County’s fabulous wines? It’s all there and it’s all good. Find a shady spot and enjoy.

They know you are going to love the music and the community atmosphere and we know you are going to love our artists, craft and food vendors. They’re gearing up for you now.

While you are there, stop by the Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association’s booth and get your Bluegrass T-Shirt. You will support park activities and add a classy top to your casual wardrobe. Now that’s a way to shop!

Advanced tickets on sale for $15 on-line at www.andersonmarsh.org/Bluegrass/tickets.htm and at the following locations: in Clearlake at Bob’s Vacuum and Marie’s Lakeshore Feed; in Lakeport at Band Box Music, Strings & Things and Watershed Books; in Lucerne at the Lakeview Supermarket & Deli; in Middletown at Earth Goods (formerly Moontide); in Sebastopol at People’s Music; in Santa Rosa at The Last Record Store; in Ukiah at Dig! Music.

Senior tickets (60+) are $12 when purchased in advance and can be gotten at the Highlands Senior Center, 3245 Bowers Avenue, Clearlake and the Lakeport Senior Center, 527 Konocti Ave., Lakeport.

All tickets the day of the event are $20. Children 12 and under are free with paying adult.

For more information, call 707-995-2658 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – The East Lake Grange has planned upcoming gatherings at the grange hall in Clearlake Oaks.

Dr. Harry Lyons will give a lecture about algae and the algae in Clear Lake on Saturday, Sept. 17.

On Saturday, Oct. 22, Gail Jonas will give a lecture on the history of Clearlake Oaks, and the history of East Lake School, which was originally located in the East Lake Grange.

While each lecture begins at 7 p.m., the public is also invited to join in the grange potluck supper beginning at 6 p.m. Bring a dish to share before the lecture.

The East Lake Grange is also looking for members. If you're interested in joining, contact Kinene Barzin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or leave a message for her at 707-998-9956.

The East Lake Grange is located at 12982 Highway 20.

Literacy volunteers will be available to answer questions about how community members can get involved.

Calendars, reader’s guides and more information on various events and opportunities will be available.

The stories and poems of Edgar Allan Poe will be the focus of the Lake County Big Read, and the program includes a number of fun, interesting, and creative community events, such as:

• Pear Festival Booth: Sept. 24.

• Teen Film Festival, Lower Lake School House Museum: Oct. 14.

• Film Festival, Moore Family Winery: Oct. 15.

• Keynote session and planetarium show at the Taylor Observatory: Oct. 22.

• A variety of book clubs throughout Lake County: September-October.

The film festivals will highlight the winners of our local short film contest, and a traveling art exhibit will be shown at the Big Read events, as well as other locations around Lake County.

All artwork and films are to be influenced by a story or poem of the featured writer, Edgar Allan Poe.

Art work can be created using all mediums, including clay, paint, pencil, re-cycled materials, photography, etc. They ask that all flat pieces be matted or framed and ready for display.

For school groups, winning selections can be framed if needed. Film projects should be an adaptation of a work of Poe.

DVDs should be five minutes or less and winning films will be shown at our Big Read Film Festival. A short summary connecting art and literature must be included with all entries.

Selected art work will be on display at the LCOE office and the Main Street Gallery in Lakeport during the month of October.

The deadline for art projects is Friday, Sept. 23.

All Lake County schools can utilize the LCOE courier system. Individual artists can bring their work to the Lake County Office of Education, 1152 S. Main St., Lakeport, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 23.

For more information on art and film submissions, email Tamsen Nash at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Robin Shrive at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The meeting will begin at 4 p.m.

The Lake County Chamber Orchestra will entertain attendees, followed by a free dinner and a brief business meeting for the purpose of electing new officers for the forthcoming year.

Nominated officers are Edward Bublitz, president; Marta Fuller, first vice-president; David Zellerbach, second vice-president; Lynne Bruner, treasurer; and Kim DeAlba, secretary.

The Lake County Chamber Orchestra is made up of most of the county's classical musical stars, who promise outstanding entertainment for CLPA members and their guests.

Chief among them are Gary Miller and Chris Jorgensen who will team up to play "Concerto for Two Trumpets in C Major" by Antonio Vivaldi, one of only two such concerto's written by the famed Italian composer.

Flutists Cathy Hall and Patricia Jekel will join with violinist Andi Skelton in a presentation of J.S. Bach's “Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G.”

This is one of the six concertos released by Bach in 1721, often called some of the best music of the Baroque era. Also featured will be Mozart's “Divertimento No. 10 in F, for 2 horns and strings.” John Parkinson will conduct the orchestra.

Members of the CLPA Auxiliary will handle food serving under the direction of volunteer managing chef Ed Bublitz. Wine will be provided by the CLPA Wine Committee.

All CLPA members in good standing are urged to attend, and to bring guests who may be interested in joining the organization.

Because space in the new venue is limited, reservations are requested and can be made by logging on to www.soperreesetheatre.com, or by calling 707-277-8172 or 707-277-7076.

The meeting had been scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6.