KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The monthly meeting of the Green Party of Lake County will be held on Sunday, Aug. 15.
The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. at the Clear Lake Riviera Community Association building, 9689 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville.
All independents, nonpartisans and decline-to-state voters are welcome.
Call 707-263-3391 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
NICE, Calif. – Featherbed Railroad Bed and Breakfast in Nice is the latest addition to the Lake County Community Co-op's growing distribution drop points in the county.
Tony and Peggy Barthel, owners of the Featherbed Railroad B&B in Nice, have offered their unique space and time to host the co-op's weekly CSA (community supported agriculture) boxes and individual item purchases from local organic producers every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Located at 2870 Lakeshore Blvd. in Nice, the drop point began July 29 at one of Lake County's most unique bed and breakfasts, nestled in a shaded lawn area on the shore of Clear Lake.
The Barthels were excited to host the site, supporting the co-op's vision for local food distribution.
For more information on the Featherbed Railroad Bed and Breakfast, contact the Barthels at www.featherbedrailroad.com or call 707-274-8378 or 800-966-6322.
Additionally, the co-op seeks drop points in neighboring Lucerne and the Kit's Corner area near Lower Lake.
The co-op currently has 10 drop points throughout Lake County that serve as pick up sites for members' weekly purchases.
For more information on the co-op's offerings, go to www.lakeco-op.org or call the co-op at 707-993-4270.
Now celebrating almost three years in community, the Lake County Community Co-op (LCCC) envisions cultivating an evolving community by nurturing values of social, economic and environmental responsibility.
The co-op wishes to support our local farmers and producers and provide a forum for community activities.
They also encourage member input and participation for continued successful co-creation in community.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Chef Christina Basor is teaching classes on how to make easy, healthy, delicious raw vegan ice cream from fresh, plant-based ingredients with no dairy, no sugar or artificial ingredients.
Learn to make a raw ice cream sundae with chocolate and raspberry sauces, delicious sorbets, coffee ice cream and cherry chocolate chip ice cream.
Basor will teach classes in two locations in August.
The first class will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, in Lakeport. The cost is $35. Call Basor for information, 707-489-3600.
The second class will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Chic Le Chef on Saturday, Aug. 21. The class costs $25. Sign up at www.chiclechef.com or 707-987-9664.
The purpose of the meetings is to garner support for Grange activities and the public is invited to attend and learn what the Grange is advocating for their communities.
Luttrell and McFarland will be appearing at Chico Grange, 2775 Nord Ave. in Chico at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 11.
On Thursday, Aug. 12, they will be at Aromas Grange located at 361 Rose Ave. in Aromas starting at 6:30 p.m. On Friday, Aug. 13, they will be at Grover City Grange located at 370 S. Manhattan Ave., Grover Beach starting at 6:30 p.m.
Luttrell is on a national tour to rally 200,000 members to get behind legislation that supports rural broadband initiatives.
A recent study by the FCC on broadband adoption shows that rural America still lags behind urban and suburban communities in home, farm and small business broadband connections. Communities stand to benefit from online applications like telemedicine, distance learning and telework.
The entire nation stands to gain from the economic and environmental benefits that full integration of farming, tribal and rural communities into a national, high speed Internet will bring.
In addition to broadband, California Grangers are advocating strong, self-sustaining communities wherein such things as food supplies and services are available within the local community. Everything from farmer’s markets to a strong local business community is included.
The National Grange was founded in 1867 to help Civil War-ravaged farmers recover and has evolved to being one of our nation’s leading rural advocacy organizations.
The National Grange has over 200,000 members in 2,700 communities spread over 40 states.
The California State Grange was formed in 1873 in response to shipping and storage monopolies of California’s agricultural products.
California has more than 200 Granges in local communities which offer such diverse activities as community gardens to theater arts, and offer strong support for local communities through education, legislative advocacy of issues, and social interaction.
For further information, please contact the California State Grange in Sacramento at 916-454-5805 or visit our Web site at www.californiagrange.org.
The team, in partnership with Konocti Vista Casino, 2755 Mission Rancheria Road in Lakeport, has planned a special evening with the candidate on Saturday, Aug. 14.
From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Rivero will share his vision and plan to bring about change in the sheriff's office.
The free event is open to anyone who wishes to learn more about Rivero, as well as supporters and those who might want to get involved with the campaign.
Rivero, the leading vote getter in the three-way sheriff’s race in the June 8 primary election, is now in a run-off election with the incumbent sheriff, Rod Mitchell.
“After taking some time to enjoy my family and reflect on what lies ahead, I am eager to hit the campaign trail again,” said Rivero. “I am stronger than ever in my commitment to bring about needed reforms in an atmosphere of openness and accountability.”
Complimentary appetizers and beverages will be served and there will be some low-key fundraising activities for those who wish to support Rivero's campaign financially.
For more information, contact Rivero's campaign headquarters office, 707-987-4467, send him an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit the campaign Web site at www.sheriffrivero.com.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Just about anything you can make or grow at home is eligible for entry into competition at the annual Lake County Fair, but deadlines for entering exhibit items at the Lake County Fair are rapidly approaching.
Signed entry receipts for all divisions of exhibits must be in the fair office by 6 pm on Friday, Aug. 13.
The fair office will close promptly at 6 pm, and late entries will not be accepted.
Signed entry receipts must be physically at the fair before the deadline; postmarks and faxed receipts will not be accepted.
Exhibitor contest handbooks are available online at the fair's Web site and in a variety of locations around Lake County.
The locations can be found at www.lakecountyfair.com/competitions/lake-county-fair-contest-handbook-locations.html.
For the 2010 Lake County Fair contests, all entry forms must be filled out on the Internet.
Contestants can access information from any computer with Internet access at the fair's Web site, www.lakecountyfair.com.
A high speed Internet connect is required to complete the online forms.
Computers are available in a variety of places, including schools, libraries and the fairgrounds office, 401 Martin St., Lakeport.
Fairgrounds staff will be happy to assist contestants who visit the fairgrounds office during regular business hours.
Contestants are advised to avoid the last-minute rush and get their entries completed as soon as possible.
There are no exceptions to the Aug. 13 deadline, and entries for all competitions must be completed on or before that date.
The Lake County Fair Board has chosen “Fun for the Whole Herd!” for the theme of the 2010 Fair.
The Lake County Fair traditionally occurs Labor Day weekend each year at the fairgrounds in Lakeport.
The 2010 fair dates are Sept. 2 through Sept. 5.
The fair is one of Lake County's favorite summertime events enjoyed by more than 37,000 people each year.
For more information please call the fair office at 707-263-6181, or visit the fair on the Internet at www.lakecountyfair.com.
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