NICE, Calif. – The Northshore Lions Club is looking for new members.

Stop in at an upcoming meeting and find out more about the club.

They need help with eye exams and other community events on the Northshore.

Meetings are the third Thursday of the month, beginning with a social hour at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and a program at 7:30 p.m. at the Marina Grill in Nice.

The group will host its inaugural bass tournament on Sunday, Sept. 19.

For more information call 707-274-9952.

Hadyn Evans shows off the market lamb he plans to take to the 2010 Lake County Fair. Courtesy photo.

LOWER LAKE, Calif. – Hi, my name is Hadyn Evans of Anderson Marsh 4-H in Lower Lake. I am planning on taking many animals to the Lake County Fair held over Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 2-5.

I am the fourth generation of my family to be showing at the Lake County Fair.

My great-grandfather, Jim Bloxham, was a member of the board of directors in the 1950s. My grandmother raced in chariot races when the track was still dirt. My grandparents showed many things, including breeding and market sheep in the 1960s. My mom and dad showed lots animals in the 1980s, and now my sisters and I can carry on the tradition.

This year I am taking a home raised market lamb and a Lake County born and raised market steer to the Lake County Fair Junior Auction, to be held Saturday, Sept. 14, at 1 p.m. I have raised my market lamb from my flock of 12 sheep.

Without the support of many members of my community, the success of my 4-H projects would not be possible.

Next year I will be the president of Anderson Marsh 4-H and look forward to being in charge of my club’s meetings.

After high school, I plan to attend UC Davis and become a Fish and Game Warden and a butcher when I retire.

Cool beverages, finger food, perhaps watermelons, blankets, utensils and chairs will be welcome additions.

The goal of Transition Towns is to engage the genius of community to transition from oil dependency to local resilience.

It started a few years ago in England and is so successful it's going viral globally.

At the very heart and core of Transition Towns is its grassroots nature. The vision for the future of Lake County is in our hands and hearts. We have the experience, knowledge and creative energy to make our own future, in community, together.

The truth of this was very clear at TLC's first get-acquainted potluck held in a little park in Kelseyville on the afternoon of Aug. 3. Forty-five to 50 people from all over the county and from every walk of life met for a truly great get-together. The food was amazing in its quality and quantity, and the people were even better – full of ideas and positive energy. People were still hanging out and talking long after dark.

At this gathering on Aug. 29, the focus will be on the true beginnings and specifics of change.

Following brief introductory presentations they will break up into groups depending on areas of interest and knowledge: food, water, energy, transportation, education and much more.

Everyone has knowledge, expertise and skills to contribute as we create our vision of a healthier, happier and more resilient Lake County.

What do you have to give? Come and share it.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The monthly meeting of the Lake County Flying Saucer Club will take place on Saturday, Aug. 28.

The gathering will begin at 1 p.m. in the McDonald's meeting room on Todd Road in Lakeport.

The club is open to members of the public who have had UFO sightings or experiences with extraterrestrials, or who just have inquiring minds who want to know more. Meetings are free.

The interactive Web site, http://meetup.com/lcflyingsaucerclub, enables people to join and leave postings. Automatic meeting reminders are sent to all members who sign up.

Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Chip at 707-263-3391 for more information.

NORTH COAST – Caltrans reports that the following road projects will be taking place around Lake County during the coming week.

Included are Mendocino County projects that may impact Lake County commuters.

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

– Caltrans began routine maintenance from Burpee Drive to Foothill Drive on Monday, Aug. 23. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thusday. One-way traffic control will be in

effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– Sidewalk repairs from the Morrison Creek Bridge to Country Club Drive began Monday, Aug. 23. Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel and motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Quimu Contracting, Incorporated of Dixon.

Highway 29

– Chip sealing from the Lake/Napa County line to Hidden Valley Road will continue. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – International Surfacing Systems of West Sacramento.

– Paving from the junction of Route 29/175 near Lakeport to Mockingbird Lane will continue. Work hours are 4 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of

travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Ramps at Lakeport Boulevard (Exit 102), 11th Street (Exit 103), Park Way (Exit 106), and Nice-Lucerne Cutoff Road (Exit 108) will be intermittently closed. No more than one onramp and offramp will be closed at a time. Motorists will

be advised to use an alternate route and may experience minor delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.

Highway 175

– Chip sealing from Cobb to the junction of Route 29/175 will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute

delays. Contractor – International Surfacing Systems of West Sacramento.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– Installation of a radar feedback sign near Philo Greenwood Road will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Mike Brown Electric of Cotati.

– A drainage repair project from 1.4 miles south of Hales Grove to 2.1 miles south of Mill Bank Resort will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in

effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – Green Right O’Way Constructors of Willits.

Highway 101

– A metal beam guardrail repair project at various locations from 0.1 mile north of the Mendocino/ Sonoma County line to 0.3 mile south of the Haehl Overhead Bridge began Friday, Aug. 20. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Wahlund Construction of Eureka.

– A metal beam guardrail repair project from Mill Company Road to 0.6 mile north of Carpenter Lane began Sunday, Aug. 22. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday evening through Friday

morning. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Wahlund Construction of Eureka.

– A pavement repair project from the El Roble Overcrossing to Uva Drive began Monday, Aug. 23. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Granite Construction Inc. of Ukiah.

– Installation of rock slope protection from Reeves Canyon Road to Black Bart Drive will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of

travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Granite Construction Inc. of Ukiah.

Highway 162

– Storm damage repair east of Sand Bank Creek will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.

Highway 222

– Replacement of the Russian River Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays during work hours and five-minute delays at other times. Contractor – CC Myers of Rancho Cordova.

Highway 253

– Construction of a retaining wall from Singley Cattlepass to the Soda Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists

should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Mendocino Construction Services of Willits.

– A storm repair project from 0.8 mile east of the Soda Creek Bridge to Butler Ranch will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists

should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Mendocino Construction Services of Willits.

For information pertaining to emergency roadwork or for updates to scheduled roadwork, please contact the California Highway Information Network (CHIN) at 1-800-GAS-ROAD (1-800-427-7623).

Miranda Wanzer and her sheep are preparing for the Lake County Fair. Courtesy photo.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Hi, my name is Miranda Wanzer. I am 14 years old and this is my sixth year in the Scotts Valley 4-H Club.

I am taking a market swine and lamb to the Lake County Fair along with my breeding ewe and my dog, Brody.

Like all of Lake County’s 4-Hers, I have been working extremely hard this summer to make my market animals the best meat quality that they can be.

The 4-H program helps youth achieve and understand the importance of developing responsibility, life skills, ability to work with others, and to grow into a well-rounded person.

It offers a wide variety of projects and ways to achieve their goals to be a more responsible and a better individual.

One of these projects includes the animal projects. The animal species that they raise can vary between rabbits and poultry to sheep, swine, goats, and steer.

Through the ups and downs in raising our projects, us 4-Hers strive to make our animals the best that they can be for your convenience.

I, on behalf of my fellow 4-hers, would like to invite you to the Lake County Junior Livestock Auction on Sept. 4. A free buyer’s luncheon will be held at 10:30 a.m. and the auction starts at 1 p.m.

Please come and support local hard working 4-Hers and purchase high quality meat.