Land Trust supporters are urged to attend and enjoy a delicious four-course meal generously donated by Marie Beery and her staff at the Saw Shop Gallery Bistro.

Thanks is extended to Foods Etc. and Big Valley Properties, who have agreed to help sponsor the event.

“Tickets are going fast, so be sure to call right away,” a land trust spokesperson noted.

Starting at 6 p.m. enjoy the guitar duo of Tom Nixon and Doug Kauffman.

To make your reservations, call the Saw Shop Gallery Bistro at 707-278-0129.

Payment is taken at the door. All proceeds go to support projects of the Lake County Land Trust and the public is cordially invited to this event.

If you have any questions, call Roberta Lyons at 707-994-2024.

Smith, the leading consumer advocate of non-GMO foods, will conduct an all-day training workshop at Ancient Lake Gardens in Kelseyville on Sunday, May 8, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., on how to speak about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and organize effective advocacy around the issue.

Whether participants seek to gain an in-depth understanding about GMOs or want to organize with others already active around the issue in Lake County, this is a unique opportunity to learn from the leading spokesperson on GMO health dangers.

Smith has presented in 32 countries, counseled world leaders on every continent, and authored the world’s best-selling books on the topic.

Participants will learn:

• The five components of a GMO presentation, and the studies, quotes, statistics, and concepts to convey.

• Why genetically engineered foods are dangerous for our health and environment.

• How to customize PowerPoint slides (provided) for desired length and focus.

• Proven ways to motivate people to change their diets, on the spot.

During the workshop, participants will:

• Receive a scripted PowerPoint, sample recorded lectures, a facilitators’ guide, and comprehensive list of reference materials.

• Practice presenting in small groups.

• Have plenty of time for questions and answers, to gain confidence in the material.

Workshop graduates can:

• Join both a local and national GMO Speakers Bureau for increased presentation opportunities.

• Participate in ongoing teleconferences and webinars.

• Team up with others in Lake County already active on the issue.

• Join the nationwide network of campaigners reclaiming a non-GMO food supply.

Help achieve the tipping point of consumer rejection to force GMOs out of our food supply. Register online at http://www.responsibletechnology.org.

Participants also can register at the door, but preregistration is encouraged.

Cost for the workshop is $80 for individual, $140 for couple, $30 or donation for students. A number of scholarships are available for people in financial need. If a lack of funds is an issue, please call us.

Lunch will be provided.

For more information, please call Thurston Williams (Upper Lake) at 707-275-9315.

There will be a special report by the people who attended the California Democratic Party Convention in Sacramento and reports by the different activity committees on their progress. Other topics of special interest to the Democratic Club will be discussed.

The public is always invited to the Democratic Club meetings.

Lake County Democratic Club meetings are held on the second Saturday of the month at noon in the Rose Room of the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center.

The Senior Center is at 3985 Country Club Drive (corner of 10th and Country Club Drive) in Lucerne.

Contact the Democratic Club of Lake County by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Contact the Democratic Party of Lake County at 707-533-4885 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Everything in the tent will be sold at only 25 cents.

Clothing, toys, books, and a wide variety of goods will be sold at as much as a 90 percent discount during the tent sale.

The store is always accepting donations and looking for volunteers.

Call 707-263-6174 for more information.

Proceeds benefit the Lakeport Senior Activity Center nutrition and outreach programs.

Residents of Lake County may dispose of up to 20 tires per year through this program at no cost.

Tire Amnesty includes passenger or light truck tires, up to R19.5, with and without rims. The Tire Amnesty program is not for commercial, heavy duty, farm, or heavy equipment tires – or for more than 20 tires per year per person.

The Tire Amnesty program makes it easy and affordable for residents to clean up around their homes and properly dispose of tires, remember that tires stored outdoors make an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes.

A no-cost waiver is required before transporting nine up to 20 tires. Failure to obtain a waiver to transport more than nine tires can result in fines ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 per violation per day and increased administrative penalties from $1,000 to $5,000 per violation per day and is enforced by the California Highway Patrol.

Tires may be taken to either Southlake Refuse & Recycling, 16025 Davis St. in Clearlake, or Lake County Waste Solutions, 230 Soda Bay Road in Lakeport.

Customers will be asked to show proof of Lake County residency and sign a form noting the number and origin of tires. Commercial tire, auto repair, or salvage businesses cannot take advantage of this program.

Funds for the Tire Amnesty program are limited so residents are encouraged to drop off waste tires soon.

When funds to subsidize the proper disposal of tires are depleted, the program will end. Please contact the Recycling Hotline at 263-1980 for status and information.

Bigger tires or more than nine tires?

• A waiver must be obtained from Lake County Environmental Health, 922 Bevins Court in Lakeport, 707-263-1164. There is no cost for the waiver.

• Preapproval must be obtained from Lake County Public Services prior to disposal to ensure fund availability. Please call the Recycling Hotline at 707-263-1980.

• Application for a waiver must be made before transporting the tires to a facility as it takes a minimum of a full business day to process the paperwork.

Why is proper tire disposal important?

California is faced with the significant challenge of diverting or safely managing more than 44.4 million reusable and waste tires generated each year.

It is estimated that fewer than 250,000 waste tires remain in stockpiles throughout California. These stockpiles pose a potential threat to public health, safety, and the environment.

While nearly 75 percent of used tires are recycled, the rest still end up illegally stockpiled, illegally dumped, or illegally disposed of in landfill.

If not managed properly, scrap tires are a potential threat to both California's environment and public health and safety. Illegally stockpiled tires also pose a fire risk and are attractive habitats for rodents and insects.

For more information on recycling programs in Lake County, visit www.recycling.co.lake.ca.us or call the Recycling Hotline at 707-263-1980.

The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Galilee Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 8860 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville.

There will be housewares, books, toys and knick knacks; sorry, no clothes.

Proceeds will be used to help provide language and heritage camp scholarships for heritage members.

Also check out the group's Web site at www.vikingsoflakelodge.org.