Another generous supporter of this parade is Mendo Mill & Lumber, which is providing the judges' stage in front of the Lake County Museum.

The very warm and familiar voice of Paul Reading will be heard as the parade announcer, according to chamber President Armand Pauly Chamber President.

Judges this year are Ted Mandrones, Mendo Mill marketing director; Chuck Holder, owner of Holder Ford Mercury; and Margaret Silveira, city manager for the city of Lakeport.

Entry applications are available on the Lake County Chamber Web site, www.lakecochamber.com. The deadline for entries to arrive at the chamber is Wednesday, May 25.

The parade route travels from the fairgrounds on Martin, entering Main at Martin Street and travels north to Clear Lake Avenue. The chamber anticipates approximately 60 entries reflecting the theme “Celebrating 150 Years of Lake County.”

Each year this parade salutes the members of our Armed Forces retired and active. The parade is sanctioned by the California State Horsemen’s Association, which presents an opportunity for equestrians to earn points for the CSHA annual award. Kim Cipro of Hidden Valley Lake is the sanctioned CSHA judge for the parade.

The chamber requests members of the public honor the no parking signs, which will be posted on Main Street from First Street to Fourth Street, calling for no parking during the hours of 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 28. This area will allow unobstructed views of the parade for spectators.

On Sunday, May 29, the Lake County Corvette Club will have a Corvette Only Show on Park and Second Streets between First and Third streets, next to Library Park.

The annual 4H Pancake Breakfast at Natural High School on Main Street, will be hosted again this year from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, by the Lakeport Kiwanis.

The Kiwanis also will sponsor a two-day craft fair at the same location. The Early Lake Lions will have their hamburger barbecue, open to the public, also at Natural High.

All accommodations in Lake County will receive an email on May 25, with information on the festivities for their guests.

The Clear Lake Scullers will host a series of rowing lessons and camps in summer 2011. Courtesy photo.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Mike Sullivan, who has coached rowing at the college lever for numerous years, will be offering beginning rowing lessons this summer here in Lakeport as part of the Clear Lake Scullers summer season.

Saturday morning lessons are free from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. May 28, June 25 and July 2. Everyone is welcome including residents and visitors of all ages. Kayaks and canoes will be available to try in addition to the rowing sculls.

People also are welcome to try rowing on the team boat every Saturday at 8 a.m. No experience is necessary.

Sullivan also will be offering weeklong rowing camps this summer from June 27 to July 1.

The high school rowing camp will be from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., and is free.

Middle school youth paddling program is from 10:30 a.m. to noon and costs $40 with some financial assistance available.

The adult rowing camp is from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and costs $100 which includes a summer membership in Clear Lake Scullers.

Membership is open to the public and there is rowing year round, weather permitting. The goal of Clear Lake Scullers is to provide broad access to beautiful Clear Lake and to expose people to a wide variety of aquatic sports with emphasis on safety and competence. Sullivan is also available to teach the skills necessary for athletes to train and race.

The club is located in the City of Lakeport at the site of Natural High School on Main Street just north of Library Park. You will see the boats there in a fenced in yard.

For more information contact Mike Sullivan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 707-349-9779.

Along with B.C. McCabe and Robert Bering, Aidlin founded Magma Power Co. in 1954, which went on to develop the first geothermal steam production for commercial electric power generation in the Western Hemisphere at The Geysers.

Calpine Corp. purchased a one-megawatt interest in the power plant named for Aidlin in 1989 and today is the largest operator at The Geysers, with 15 plants capable of generating up to 750 megawatts of electricity.

Aidlin, who also co-founded the Geothermal Resources Council (GRC), died Sept. 30, 2010, at the age of 100.

“Joe Aidlin grabbed onto the basic economic benefit of geothermal energy when most people did not even know how to define it, and he did much of the original lease work at The Geysers,” explained Ron Suess, President of The Geysers Geothermal Association.

Mike Rogers, senior vice president of Calpine’s Geothermal Region, greeted attendees during the dedication ceremony of Joseph W. Aidlin Memorial Park, and Land Manager Kevin Talkington unveiled the park’s sign.

Speakers included Geothermal Education Office Executive Director Marilyn Nemzer and GRC Historian Susan Fox Hodgson.

“The Geysers would not today be the nation’s largest geothermal resource without the vision and dedication of Joe Aidlin,” Mr. Rogers said. “It is only fitting that this park should bear his name.”

“Every molecule and megawatt gave him satisfaction. Joe valued land and The Geysers geothermal field, and we value Joe for what he has meant to us and the geothermal community,” Ms. Hodgson added. “This long tradition is a fitting legacy for the Joseph W. Aidlin Memorial Park.”

Located on private land, access is limited to the picturesque park within the Mayacamas Mountains. Calpine hosts regular community tours, and the park is a favorite place to stop during spring and summer months.

LOWER LAKE, Calif. – On Sunday, May 29, Lower Lake will hold its Lower Lake Daze Parade beginning at 11 a.m.

Festivities will run until 4 p.m. along Main Street.

The Lower Lake Community Action Committee plans include a petting zoo, food and craft vendors, face painting, kids games, pony rides, a barbecue, music during the afternoon and a raffle.

Proceeds from the raffle will benefit community projects.

Following the parade, all activities are in the park behind the new firehouse.

Call Lonne Sloan at 707-995-2515 for more information on the Lower Lake activities.

The club will meet at the Clearlake Oaks United Methodist Church, Friendship Hall, 12487 The Plaza, Clearlake Oaks, on Monday, May 23.

A potluck will be served at 6:30 p.m.

The regular meeting will commence at 7 p.m.

All registered Democrats are welcome especially those who belong to LGBT community.

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at the Tuscan Village in Lower Lake, next to the post office, 16175 Main St., Lower Lake.

Travel with us to Renaissance Italy 400 years ago in the recreated town in Tuscany for a weekend full of fun.

Some of the things in store for you are games and crafts, music, sea shanties, stage acts, sword fights, food and beverages, and entertainment for the whole family.

The cost is $7 per person, with children 10 and under admitted for free. Students, seniors or those with a coupon can get $2 off. Coupons are available at many businesses in the area.

Visit the festival's Web site at http://lakerenfest.com.