Vendors offer a variety of goods and services during the weekly Middletown markets. Courtesy photo.

MIDDLETOWN – Middletown Plaza, located at the corner of Highway 29 and Wardlaw, is hosting its Thursday night market again this summer.

Two markets have been held so far with five more before the summer comes to an end.

Each week visitors will be treated to live music, fresh fruit and veggies, craft vendors, fresh flowers for sale from Middletown Florist, hair braiding by the Beauty Center and delicious tacos, tamales and chile rellenos from Gracias Taqueria.

Come check it out every Thursday night from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

For more information or to find out about becoming a vendor, contact Tina at 707-987-9500.

CLEARLAKE – The Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce has released the results of the 43rd Annual International Worm Races, which took place in Clearlake during the Independence Day weekend.

There may not be another event like our worm race in the world. This event is extraordinary; where else but Clearlake, can you race a worm?

Top finishers included:

– First place: Justin Townsel, San Diego, adult competition, racing his worm “Wonton II”;

– Second place: Desirae Bradley-Cordova, 13, of Oroville with her Worm “Isis”;

– Third place: Jason Brown, 6, of Clearlake with his worm “A.J.”;

– Fourth place: Daniel Walker, 3, of Clearlake with his worm “Wormy.”

This event is sponsored by the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, but it could not happen without the help from the volunteers.

The chamber thanked the city of Clearlake, Worm Master Bill Edmunds, Joan Edmunds, Jim Edmunds, Foods Etc., Hey Taxi!, Jones & Lewis Funeral Chapel, Konoctees, Lakeshore Bait & Tackle, Mendo Mill, Penny Slaver, Performance Mechanical, Shannon Ridge Vineyards & Winery, community friends Philip, Michaele and Teresa, and Bob and Judy Thein who presented the winners with trophies.

The chamber offered its thanks for another great racing year and looks forward to next year.

KELSEYVILLE – The Lake County Department of Public Works reported that beginning Monday, July 12, construction work will be taking place on State Street in Kelseyville.

State Street will be subject to single-lane traffic control with 15-minute maximum delays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. in order for Pacific Gas & Electric Co. to move existing power poles and lines.

The roadway will be open to all traffic during nonwork hours, weekends and holidays.

The public is asked to drive with caution in the area.

For more information contact Lake County Public Works, 707-263-2341.

If you know a selfless child or teenager who has made a difference in the lives of others, here’s a way to reward their dedication and determination.

This summer the Nestlé Drumstick brand is celebrating young people who have accomplished amazing things – both large and small.

Adults can nominate outstanding kids as part of the Nestlé Drumstick brand Heroes Contest.

Fifty winning kids will be awarded the ultimate summer celebration, complete with enough Nestlé Drumstick sundae cones and a fun-filled party package to host an unforgettable event for up to 50 family and friends.

“This is the second year that the Nestlé Drumstick brand team is recognizing and rewarding young people who are making a positive difference in their communities,” said John Harrison, official ice cream taster for the Nestlé Drumstick brand. “Entries will be judged on the child or teenager’s accomplishments, as well as the originality and creativity used to achieve their goals.”

Last year’s winners expressed kindness beyond their years, such as Hannah Tachouet, age 13, from Sebastopol, who collected over 25 bags of clothing and $1,100 for a local women’s shelter.

When delivering the donation, she learned that the shelter had no money to purchase breakfast for the week, and that many women were going hungry. Struck by the fact that members of her own community were going without this basic need, Hannah continues to donate to the organization, and to speak to her peers about the importance of giving.

Nestlé Drumstick Brand Heroes Contest entry forms are available to download at www.drumstick.com. Submit your story (150 to 500 words), along with the completed entry form, describing why the child deserves to be honored as a Drumstick Hero.

Adults over the age of 18 may nominate children between 6 and 17 years of age who are residents of the United States. Official contest rules are available online.

All entries must be received by Sept. 15 to be considered. Winning children will be notified by phone and/or mail each month throughout the length of the promotion, between the dates of June 15 and Sept. 15.

LUCERNE – The Lucerne Elementary School eighth grade class is raising money to go to Washington D.C.

A spaghetti dinner and silent auction will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Kelseyville Lyons Club.

Pre-sale tickets are on sale now, so they can get a rough head count.

The dinner tickets are $8 per adult and $5 child, and $20 for a family of two adults and two children.

Drinks are priced separate, with those proceeds going to the Lions Club.

Please contact Danielle Wilfong, 707-349-7099, for ticket purchase or more information.

From left to right, Hidden Valley Lake Garden Club members Nancy Bailey, Tedde McMillen, Georgeann Tintorri, Michael Rankin, Zoila McGraw and Bill McGraw. Courtesy photo.

HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE – The Hidden Valley Lake Garden Club started its new Adopt-A-Road project cleaning up Hartmann Road between Highway 29 and Hardester’s HVL Market.

Under the direction of Georgeann Tintorri, members of the club volunteer their time to crew the work party to begin the beautification process.

The garden club’s plan is to clean up the area by picking up litter, weedeating, trimming the small native trees and planting wildflowers seeds in the fall.

Travelers along Hartmann Road will be able see and enjoy these native plants that have made the roadside their home.

The Hidden Valley Lake Garden Club meets at the Hidden Valley Lake Administration's Recreation Room at 9:30 a.m. on the second Monday of every month.

Please contact Nancy Bailey, Hidden Valley Lake Garden Club president, via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.