LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Chamber of Commerce will present its third annual Oktoberfest on Main Street in historic downtown Lakeport on Saturday, Oct. 6.

The event will take place between First and Fourth streets from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

During the day, Oktoberfest offers fun activities such as the rubber ducky race for adults and children; a doggy costume contest, open to all breeds; and the now world famous Dachshund Derby Race, open only to dachshunds.   

This year they are adding two new contests – beer pong and a washer tournament. There will be bounce houses for the young.

For those who collect beer steins, they will once again feature a beer stein competition.

Oktoberfest features “Showcase the Band” during the afternoon, offering a large variety of German music. They also engage the crowd with games and songs.  

The evening street dance beginning at 6 p.m. will feature the talents of Jimi Z’s band until 10 p.m. During the day, there will be roving accordion players.

The Oktoberfest official festmeister, Tony Barthel, will have his Oktoberfest Ladies assist him as he invites public participation throughout the day in some wild and wacky contests.

A large variety of microbrews will be offered for tastings during the afternoon on Third Street, where other beverages also will be offered for sale.

For more information visit www.oktoberfest-lakeport.com or contact the Lake County Chamber at 707-263-5092.

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – “Everything you always wanted to know about being the district attorney for Lake County” is the next Middletown Luncheon Club program on Wednesday, Sept. 19.

District Attorney Don Anderson is the speaker and will bring the group up to date on his experiences halfway through his four-year term.

The program takes place at the Middletown Methodist Church Social Hall, 15155 Armstrong at Washington, Middletown, starting at noon.

Lunch costs only $5 per person and will be served by the Middletown Senior Center. Reservations are not necessary; just show up and enjoy.

For more information about the Middletown Luncheon Club, or to be a speaker, contact Linda Darms at 707-987-3494.  

The October program features that wild and crazy pianist David Neft. The Renaissance Pageant preview takes place at the November meeting.

The Middletown Luncheon Club is open to all, meets every third Wednesday of the month from January through November, providing informative speakers and presentations to the community.

Different local nonprofit organizations provide lunch each month and receive a donation.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Cheri Honkala, Green Party vice presidential candidate, will be the special guest on “Earth Wise” this Friday, Sept. 14.

“Earth Wise” is broadcast from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on KPFZ 88.1 FM. It also will be streamed live at www.kpfz.org .

Tune in to hear an alternative plan for America.

Honkala ran for sheriff of Philadelphia on a platform of refusing to serve papers to evict foreclosed homeowners from their homes. She received 10,000 votes.

She also founded an anti-poverty organization which has fought for poor people for 25 years.

Call-ins are welcome; the studio line is 707-263-3435.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Lake County Democratic Party will hold its annual Legislator's Barbecue on Saturday, Sept. 22.  

The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Highlands Senior Center, 3245 Bowers Ave., Clearlake.

The theme is, “The Road We’ve Traveled.”

Sponsors for the the event include Congressman Mike Thompson, Congressman John Garamendi, state Sen. Noreen Evans, and Assembly members Wes Chesbro and Mariko Yamada. Yamada also will speak at the event.

The keynote speaker is California Secretary of State Debra Bowen.

David Neft will provide music.

The cost for the barbecue is $35 for adults, $25 for seniors and $20 for students. Children may attend for free. The menu consists of barbecue tri-tip, salads and desserts with wine donated by local wineries.  

Tickets can be reserved by calling the Democratic phone line at 707-533-4885 or at https://secure.actblue.com/page/lakedembbq2012 .

The Lake County Democratic Central Committee is the official governing body of the Democratic Party in Lake County.  

For information about getting involved, contact the Democratic Party of Lake County at 707-533-4885  or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

LOWER LAKE, Calif. – The Lake County Historical Society will hold its next general membership meeting on Sunday, Sept. 23.

The meeting will be held beginning at 2 p.m. at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum, formerly Lower Lake Grammar School, 16435 Main St.

The meeting will feature a talk by curator Linda Lake on the history of the school. She gives an outstanding talk on the subject, including a revelation on why such a small town had such a large building for a grammar school.  

As usual, the meeting, will be informal. Members and guests are allowed to – and frequently do – join in on the talks and discussions.

Displayed there and available for ticket purchase (at $1 each or 6 for $5) for a chance to win the gorgeous, hand-stitched, queen size quilt by Daisy Gawellek, “Churn Dash.” The quilt is usually displayed at the Ely Stage Stop & Country Museum.

Members, guests and all are welcome to attend – no charge.   

The historical society will provide light refreshments; donated cake and cookies will be appreciated.  Dig out your best cookie recipe and bring them on.

For more information contact Randy Ridgel, 707-279-4062.

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The Middletown-Upper Lake varsity football game scheduled this afternoon at Upper Lake will instead be played at Middletown High beginning at 5:30 p.m., officials announced this morning.

It was the second time the game matching the county's two top teams has been rescheduled due to the Scotts Fire, which continued to rage Monday morning east of Ukiah and west of Scotts Valley Road.

Only the varsity game will be played at Middletown's Bill Foltmer Field.