LUCERNE, Calif. – A caregiver support group for families dealing with memory loss or other cognitive impairments will meet on Thursday, Sept. 6.

The group meets at the First Lutheran Church, 3863 Country Club Lane, across from the Alpine Lucerne Senior Center from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Social worker Jenny Johnson is the facilitator.  

The groups are sponsored by Redwood Caregiver Resource Center (1-800-834-1636) and the Social Day Programs in Lake County.  

For more information call Jenny Johnson at 707-350-3030 or Caroline Denny at 707-263-9481.

Respite is provided by the centers at no charge.

NICE, Calif. – Featherbed Railroad will open up its grounds for its last next “Tea, Trains & Talent” of the season on Sunday, Aug. 26.

The event takes place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Featherbed Railroad, 2870 Lakeshore Blvd., Nice.

There is no charge to come stroll through the grounds and see the work of local artists, including paintings, sculptures and other works.

There also will be live music on hand to set the mood. Those who wish to can RSVP for an afternoon tea featuring sweet and savory treats and teas to perfectly match these scrumptious treats.

The price for the tea is just $12 inclusive and will set the perfect tone for an afternoon of art, music and relaxation under the trees.

For more information call 707-274-8378.

Visit Featherbed Railroad online at http://www.featherbedrailroad.com/ .

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Lake County Republican Women, Federated (RWF) met for lunch Wednesday, Aug. 8, at the Riviera Community Association building Highway 281, Kelseyville.

President Maria Barnes introduced the program featuring two DVD presentations.

The DVD “The Doctors” highlighted Iraq Star Foundation’s free reconstructive surgery to U.S. military personnel returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Dr. Phil and Gary Sinise are among the supporters of this work.

In 2007, Lake County RWF chose to raise funds yearly for this important work. All proceeds from the August lunch accumulate to the year-end contribution to Iraq Star Foundation. Anyone wishing more information on making contributions to this work can contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The second DVD, “Agenda: Grinding Down America” recounted the changes in the American cultural as recognized by producer Idaho legislator Curtis Bowers.

The most important questions asked by Bowers are regarding the foundation on which America was founded, focusing on family, free enterprise and education. Views of many national figures are presented.

The DVD provides many questions for the viewer to ponder. Individuals and organizations interested in viewing this DVD can contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Lake County RWF will meet 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Woody’s Café & Grill, 3555 N. Main St., Kelseyville.

The after lunch program will focus on understanding the 11 ballot measures to be submitted to the voters on Nov. 6.

Cost for lunch and program is $23. The cost to attend the program is $5.

To make reservations, email Mary Broaddus at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 707-739-7068. The meeting is open to the public.

For more information about Lake County Republican Women, Federated events and interests, go to www.LakeCountyRWF.org .

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Air Quality Management District is seeking applicants to fill a public member position on the district’s hearing board.

The hearing board meets infrequently and sits to consider permit condition variances, abatement orders and permit appeals.

Hearings are formal and judicial in nature.

Applications may be obtained from the Lake County Air Quality Management District Hearing Board Clerk at 885 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport, CA 95453, or call 707-263-7000 for more information.

Resume submissions are encouraged from interested applicants.

Submissions must be received by Sept. 10, 2012, for consideration.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Fair is holding a Wye Fire Facebook photo contest.

Upload your best photo of the Wye Fire or a Wye Fire related subject (like fire engines, aircraft working the fire, or lines of evacuated vehicles) to the Lake County Fair Facebook page for a chance to win two admission tickets and two carnival wristbands good any day of the Lake County Fair.

The photo contest ends Friday, Aug. 24, at 3 p.m.

The winner will be announced on the Lake County Fair Facebook page.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A meeting for residents in the Spring Valley, New Long Valley, and Old Long Valley areas who were impacted by recent wildfires will be held on Monday, Aug. 20.

The meeting will take place from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, located at 15900 E. Highway 20 in Clearlake Oaks.

District 3 Supervisor Denise Rushing will lead the meeting, with participation from state and local agencies including first responders and those that provided support and assistance.

For more information call 707-263-2368.