MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The Friends of the Middletown Library group will hold its semiannual book fair on Saturday, May 3.

The fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the new Middletown Library, located on the corner of Washington and Douglas streets in downtown Middletown.

Books will be sold by the bag at a bargain price of $5 per bag. Paperbacks will go for $3 per bag.

Books for sale include: best sellers, children’s, mysteries, spy intrigue, romance, cookbooks, self help, reference, audio tapes and CD’s – and some surprise offerings.

All proceeds are for the purchase of new books and supplies for the library and the new library building fund.

A special advance presale will be held for subscribed Friends of the Middletown Library members one day previous, Friday, May 2, between the hours of noon to 3 p.m.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – After February and March cancellations due to inclement weather, the sun finally beamed again on the First Sunday Fiddlers Jam at the Ely Stage Stop on April 6.

The audience and musicians alike seemed to have pent up energy. Many of the usual musicians spent the Saturday before at a rigorous competition in Cloverdale, but the barn filled quickly with musicians of all ages.

The audience especially loved the kids. Several young members of the Konocti Fiddle Club treated the audience to the pieces they had performed at Saturday’s competition. The Fiddlers shined and there was singing and even a bit of dancing and a good time was had by all.

The barn had two big crowds, the musicians and the audience. Many first timers and a lot of returnees filled the musicians’ chairs and the audience seats. Many could be heard commenting on how much they had missed the music in February and March.

As people started arriving it was obvious it was definitely time for good weather, good music, tasty beverages and yummy munchies.

Picnic tables outside the barn sported several picnics. Happy Birthday was fiddled for one of the guests.

The First Sunday Fiddlers Jam returns to the Ely Stage Stop on May 4.

The fun begins at the museum at 11 a.m. with the Fiddlers playing from noon through 2 p.m.

Donations will benefit the Ely Stage Stop and the Old Time Fiddlers Association. Come early and check out the latest museum acquisitions and displays.

This free, family friendly event can be enjoyed by all, young and old alike. Enjoy the music with beverages and tasty treats.

Bring your own wine and sip it in Ely Stage Stop wine glasses that are always available for purchase or bring your own glass. Come ready to clap your hands, tap your toes or get up and dance!

The stage stop, operated by the Lake County Historical Society, is located at 9921 Soda Bay Road (Highway 281) in Kelseyville.

Current hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday.

Visit www.elystagestop.com or www.lakecountyhistory.org , check out the stage stop on Facebook at www.facebook.com/elystagestop or call the museum at 707-533-9990.

COBB, Calif. – Lake County author JoAnn Saccato, MA is offering a free Kindle version of her book, “Companioning the Sacred Journey: A Guide to Creating a Compassionate Container for Your Spiritual Practice.”

The free download opportunity is available May 2, 12:01 a.m. through May 5 at 11:59 p.m.
 
Kindle versions of books can be read on any computer device and free Kindle reader software is readily available. Saccato will provide links to download the free software along with her book.
 
Saccato's book is based on her experiences with her canine companion, Shyla, the tools of mindfulness meditation, journaling, affirmations, and other tradition-based tools that contribute to meeting life and life's challenges with compassion and kindness.
 
Saccato is a mindfulness meditation teacher, spiritual/life coach, Reiki Master, inspirational speaker, educator and consultant. She integrates spiritual, psychological and recovery perspectives in her work and offers courses throughout the world on simple but empowering strategies. Her introductory courses are now available in telecourse and in-person formats.
 
Those interested in downloading a free version of Saccato's book can sign up on her email list and receive detailed instructions at www.companioningthesacredjourney.com or call 707-350-1719.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Clearlake Church of the Nazarene will hold its annual fundraiser craft faire on Saturday, May 3.

The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 15917 Olympic Drive.

It is open to the public.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – A yard sale will be held on Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to benefit Lake County Mediations’ “Peace in the Neighborhood” programs.  

The sale will be at 2292 Scotts Valley Road in Lakeport (just past the Scully Packing sheds).  

Furniture, antiques, collectibles, art, barn salvage, yard and garden, clothing and accessories, household items, books, CDs and more will be on sale.

Lake County Mediations is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community benefit organization that was founded in 1992 to provide alternative dispute resolution service to Lake County residents and businesses.

Lake County Mediations provides volunteer mediators for Landlord/Tenant and Small Claims cases, provides low cost mediation to the community and also performs election monitoring and services in the county.  

For questions about Lake County Mediations call 707-263-6800 or to make a donation of gently used household items, furniture or clothing call Liz at 707-477-9178.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A meet and greet for several candidates in the June primary will be held on Monday, April 28.

The event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at 14530 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake, the location of the office of Joyce Overton, candidate for the District 2 seat on the Board of Supervisors.

Featured candidates will be John Brosnan, District 3 supervisor; Marv Butler, District 3 supervisor; Richard Ford, assessor-recorder; Daniel McLean, No on Measure N.

There will be snacks and drinks, and music by Melissa and Fred.