KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Taylor Observatory-Norton Planetarium is planning an amateur astronomer star party on Friday, April 20.

It will take place from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the observatory, located at 5725 Oak Hills Lane, Kelseyville.

Find out what's up as they enjoy a star party for all ages. Learn about the constellations and how to navigate the sky.

Amateur astronomers are encouraged to bring their telescopes and share their knowledge with the general public.

Astronomers please register at http://www.lakecoe.org/calendar/details/star_party/2012-04-20 and include your telescope information in the comments.

For more information contact the observatory at 707-262-4121.

Visit the observatory online at www.taylorobservatory.org .

LAKEPORT, Calif. – A Lakeport resident is asking for help in locating her missing cat.

Bonnie Sears is looking for Roxy, a black and white cat that she said has been missing for several days.

Roxy is older but healthy, according to her owner.

She was last seen near her home on Howard Avenue in Lakeport.

Anyone with information on Roxy's whereabouts are asked to call Sears at 707-349-5917.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – On Saturday, May 12, the Rotary Club of Kelseyville Sunrise will hold its annual Evening in Paris fundraiser.

The event will be held at Chacewater Winery & Olive Mill, 5625 Gaddy Lane, Kelseyville.

This year the theme is “Denim & Diamonds” so attendees can wear their tuxedos or evening dress with your cowboy boots or whatever you choose.

As in the past, all money raised will go toward the student scholarships and other community projects.

The event is $60 per person for open seats; a reserved table of six for $500; or a reserved table for eight for $650.

Each ticket holder will receive dinner tickets and two drink tickets.

The no host bar opens at 6 p.m. through 11:30 p.m. and includes Chasewater wine by the glass for $5, premium mixed drinks for $5, bottles of Chasewater wines for $20 or premium wines from $30 to $50.

The silent auction takes place from 6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Dinner is served at 7:30 p.m., the live auction takes place at 8:15 a.m. and dancing goes from 9 p.m. to midnight.

For tickets call 707-349-1441.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – North Lake Garden Club had some great news this quarter of 2012.

First, its youth member, Sarah Marsh won an award for her recycle with a purpose sculpture.  

The J-14 youth contest was sponsored by the National and California Garden Clubs with Don and Sharon Smith.

As her year project, the president of NLGC, Kimberly Marsh is going to present several trees to Lake County Hospice caregivers on April 21 in Library Park in Lakeport.

The beautiful Chinese Pistasche Trees were donated by Glen Bauer. Members have been transplanting and keeping the 450 seedlings at their homes.  

Attendees at the March meeting were delighted by speaker Mary Lou Goodwin, past president of California Garden Clubs. She had everyone designing floral displays of seasonal flowers and greenery.  

Everyone enjoyed themselves while making beautiful arrangements to take home.

On April 24, the club will have a plant and seed exchange as well as talk about a wildflower planting project in the community.

The club meets at Lucerne Community Church, 5870 E. Highway 20.

Meetings start at 6:30 p.m. with sharing plants and refreshments. The meeting and workshop will follow.

If you are interested in joining please come. You can check other activities coming up on the North Lake Garden Club Facebook page.

The club is a member of California Garden Clubs Inc., National Garden Clubs Inc. and Mendo-Lake District with meetings held on the fourth Tuesday September through May.

If you have a public place where a tree should be planted or need more information about our garden club please call President Kimberly Marsh, 707-274-8775.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – On Saturday, April 21,  CLHS Sports Foundation will host a co-ed washers tournament and bingo bash fundraiser at the Lakeport Senior Center, 527 Konocti Ave. in Lakeport.

Signups will begin at 6 p.m. with Games starting at 7 p.m.

There is a $25 entry fee which includes a T-shirt. Presale tickets are recommended as entries are limited.

Presale tickets are available in Lakeport at JE Strong Financial Network, 1105 N Main St.; Linda’s Hallmark, 991 11th St.; Plaza Paint, 555 S Main St.; and Pyorre Insurance Agency, 160 N Main St.

The CLHS Sports Foundation is a nonprofit organization created by a group of alumni, parents of current students and community members for the purpose of improving the sports facilities and programs at Clear Lake High School.

The objective and purpose is to organize fund raising events and donate the proceeds to Clear Lake High School sports facilities and athletic programs.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Phil Mathewson “Flipper the Clown” with the April Fool Players Bert Hutt, Dion Pollette and Linda Scribener performed their “Quack Quack” show for more than 40 people of all ages at Lakeport Library recently.

The audience got into the silly spirit, clapping and singing along with the zany skits and music as characters from Elvis to a French painter took the stage.

“Quack Quack” is the latest in a series of free programs, some entertaining and some informative, at Lakeport Library.

For information about future events at Lake County Library branches the library website includes a list of upcoming programs at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Lake_County_CA__Library/Events.htm .

The library will publish more information about the events in the local media and on the library Web site as event dates approach.

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.

The phone number is 707-263-8817. Amy Patton is the coordinator of adult programs.