UPPER LAKE, Calif. – At one time, slavery existed nearly everywhere in the world. Abolition came slowly, starting in the 1700s to where today, it is nearly extinguished in all but a few regions of the world.

In most every instance, the transition away from a slave-based society was done without warfare or violent revolution. But that was not the case in the United States where it took a devastating war to bring about the end of slavery.

This will be one of the topics of the next Redwood Empire Civil War Roundtable, next Monday, April 1, starting at 6:15 p.m. at the Tallman Hotel in historic Upper Lake.

Tom Lajcik, a local amateur historian, will present  “Could we have ended slavery without a Civil War?”

Lajcik will consider alternatives to violent abolition, and review several historical examples where emancipation occurred peaceably.
 
The other presentation will be by Janis Traub, who will discuss, “A Soldier’s Life: What it was like to live and fight in the Civil War.”

Traub has researched the challenges and difficulties faced by the common Civil War soldier, and will share her findings. A short question and answer period will follow each presentation.

The Civil War Roundtable attempts to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the Civil War by reviewing events of the war month by month.  

Admission is free, all are welcome, from quiet spectator to active participant, from novice to expert.  

For more information, contact Phil Smoley, 707-264 4905, or Zane Jensen, 707-349-6390.

LUCERNE, Calif. – The Lucerne FLOW Community Garden Group will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6.

The group’s garden space is located on the lake side of Highway 20 between 13th and 14th streets.

All interested persons are invited to attend.

The community garden rents 3 foot by 10 foot garden boxes to persons interested in organic gardening for $25 per year. Water is provided from the lake.

For more information please call garden coordinator Rob Patton at 707-318-8983.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – On Thursday, March 21, at the Riviera Hills Restaurant in the Clear Lake Riviera, the Konocti Lioness Club inducted two new members into the fast growing service club.  

New members are Gloria Reed and Sharon Willis.

In the last six months a a total of nine new members have been added to the membership.

LAKEPORT – Lakeport Library will host a free program for the public about fire safety on Saturday, April 20 at 1:30 p.m.

Linda Juntunen, project coordinator for the Lake County Fire Safe Council, and Jeff Tunnell, a fire mitigation and education specialist with the Bureau of Land Management, will speak about fire safety both inside and outside of the home.

The library is located at 1425 N. High St.

The library’s April display will feature books and pamphlets about fire safety and fire prevention.

For more information contact Amy Patton, the library’s coordinator of adult programs, at 707-263-8817, Extension 17106, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The seventh annual Lake Friends of NRA banquet and auction will take place on Saturday, April 6.

The event will take place beginning at 5 p.m. at Fritch Hall at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St., Lakeport.

There will be a catered dinner with all the trimmings, and live and silent auctions to raise money for the shooting sports.

Tickets are $60 per person.

For more details visit https://www.friendsofnra.org/eventdocs/California/NCA40GeneralFlyer.pdf or contact James Walker, telephone 707-278-0161 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Rotary Club’s 88th annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Sunday, March 31.
 
The free event will take place rain or shine at the Lake County Fairgrounds at 401 Martin St., Lakeport.
 
Gates open at 1:15 p.m., with the hunt beginning at 1:30 p.m.
 
Three age groups are offered for children up to age 12.