LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Luis Rodriguez, president of the State Bar of California, will address members of the legal community on Thursday, April 10, at the Lodge at Blue Lakes.  

Rodriguez is the 89th president of the State Bar of California. He is the first Latino and first active public defender to serve as president of the State Bar.

Members of the legal profession and their guests are welcome to attend the event and should contact Mary Heare Amodio, president of the Lake County Bar Association, at 707-263-5759, for reservations or additional information about the event, which will include a reception, dinner and the address by Rodriguez.

Reservations are required for the event.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Search and Rescue Association's next meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 12.

The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. in the Alternative Work Program building, 4913 Helbush Road, Lakeport.

The association, which meets the second Wednesday of each month, employs coordinated search efforts using ground, off-road vehicles, K-9, mounted equine, technical, and water search and rescue teams, with volunteers trained to national standards.

Anyone interested in joining the association is invited to attend the meetings or call the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at 707-262-4200 and leave a name and phone number. An association member will return the call.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Soper Reese Theatre will feature “Charade” during its Classic Movie Series on Tuesday, March 11.

For the matinée showing, doors open at 12:30 p.m., with the shows starting at 1 p.m.

For the evening showing, doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the films starting at 6 p.m.

Donations are gratefully accepted.

Popcorn, candy, soda, water and coffee will be available for purchase.

The Soper Reese Theatre, located at 275 St. Main St. in Lakeport, is a restored, historic, performing arts venue established in 1949 and seating 300 patrons.

Check the theater's Web site, www.soperreesetheatre.com , its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Soper-Reese-Theatre/117392951610902 or call 707-263-0577 to find out about other upcoming events.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Free Kitchen Project offers free dinners each Sunday in Lakeport.

The meal is served from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The location rotates weekly:

• First and third Sundays, United Christian Parish, 745 N. Brush St.
• Second Sunday, Seventh-day Adventist Church, Hill and Park Way.
• Fourth and fifth Sundays, Lakeport Senior Activity Center, 527 Konocti Ave.

The hot meals are open to everyone, and children are welcome.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Friends of Taylor Observatory will hold a quarterly public meeting on Tuesday, April 8.

The meeting will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. at the observatory, 5725 Oak Hills Lane in Kelseyville.

The mission of the Friends of Taylor Observatory is to assist in the promotion of educational and charitable programs for the Taylor Observatory-Norton Planetarium.

For more information visit http://www.lake-coe.k12.ca.us/programs/taylor_observatory or call 707-262-4121.

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The South Lake County Fire Protection District is planning a spring open house on Saturday, April 5.

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Middletown Fire Station, 21095 Highway 175.

One hundred percent of all proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Societies Relay for Life, to be held at Middletown High School.

For more information contact the South Lake County Fire Protection District at 707-987-3089, Extension 5.