Researcher, entrepreneur and author Paul Hawken has found at least one million grassroot groups around the world struggling for positive change that are supported and guided by their spiritual beliefs.

“Fierce Light” is a beautiful, deeply moving documentary that captures this exciting movement of Spiritual Activism exploding around the planet.

This “movement of movements” shares a common set of values: values of compassion, collaboration and understanding, of focusing on what we are for, as opposed to what we are against.

Acclaimed Canadian filmmaker Velcrow Ripper has placed his own life on the line as he seeks out today’s stories of what Martin Luther King called “Love in Action,” what Gandhi called “Soul Force” and what Ripper calls “Fierce Light.”

It is what Ripper calls the way of the Sacred Warrior: uncompromisingly nonviolent, with a power that radiates from the heart into actions that are undeniably hopeful and full of possibility.

“Fierce Light: When Spirit Meets Action” reveals what’s possible when human beings work together for meaningful change when they are at their absolute best.

As the Seattle Times says of this award-winning film, it’s “inspiring! Herein lies the key to humankind’s ultimate survival, and what could possibly be more important.” You don’t want to miss this one!

“Fierce Light” will be screened, for free as always, at The Clearlake United Methodist Church at 14521 Pearl Ave. in Clearlake on April 11.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; the film starts at 6 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Information is available at 707-279-2957 or www.secondsundaycinema.webs.com.

LAKEPORT – The time for the official proclamation, inaugurating new Lake County Poet Laureate Russell Gonzaga, has changed to 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6.

At that time, the Board of Supervisors will Gonzaga, who was selected as poet laureate last month.

During the ceremony, the board will give Gonzaga authority to represent the county at literary functions and encourage poetry and writing among county residents.

Gonzaga, one of three finalists in the poet laureate selection process, was chosen by the current and former poets laureate at the “Select and Celebrate” event on Sunday, March 14.

He facilitates a weekly writers workshop at Harbin Hot Springs near Middletown.

MENDOCINO – A chamber music concert will be held in the Mendocino Presbyterian Church Sanctuary on Sunday, April 18.

The concert will begin at 3 p.m.

Dramatic soprano Paula Wilder and tenor Ben Bongers will be joined by pianist, conductor and opera director Robert Ashens for a program of duets and arias from the operatic repertoire.

The program includes duets and solos from Tosca, Cavalleria Rusticana, Susannah, Der Freischutz, Turandot, Rigoletto, Girl of the Golden West, Otello and others.

Tickets are available at Fiddles and Cameras in Fort Bragg, Moore's Books in Mendocino and on the web at www.artsmendocino.org/html/boxoffice.htm.

For Information visit www.fbcamusicseries.com, or call 707-937-1018.

The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 2.

Visitors will be introduced to an especially exciting new show featuring seven new artists.

The Main Street Gallery is especially pleased to feature Ginny Craven, the founder and mainstay of Operation Tango Mike, and her photographs of the Moving Wall which we were fortunate to have here in Lakeport. This is a very moving exhibit. March 30 was the official day set aside to recognize our Vietnam veterans, and the gallery is honored to celebrate them at the Gallery during April.

Adding to this exciting show is Linda Reidel with her finely detailed pastel landscapes, while Terry Durnil continues to delight us with his expanded execution of work in pastels.

Patty Oates returns to the gallery showing a fresh dimension to her work in oils, while Chelsey Colette presents beautifully captured photographs of Lake County.

Marilyn Crayton will be displaying artfully crafted gourds that she grows from seed, and Tom McComber returns with his whimsically fashioned metal garden art.

Continuing in the Main Street Gallery is Jacqueline Solgat's photography in floral and underwater images, and Gary Sampson's bright watercolors. Judy Cardinale has a new hanging of abstract figures in watercolor. Joan Facca's special touch in pastel landscapes, and Cathy Gales's wonderfully executed oils round out this outstanding show. To even add more sparkle to this fine show, Stephanie Berro has added new pieces of her finely crafted jewelry.

Once again we welcome Jacquie Farley who brings her talented students to exhibit in the Linda Carpenter Gallery. Look for the unexpected from this dedicated teacher and her talented students from the School of Enlightenment in Ukiah.

We invite you to join us and meet our featured artists while sampling the fine wines of Shannon Ridge poured by the knowledgeable Joey Luiz. We are pleased to add to the evening festivities the lively sounds of the popular entertainers Doug Coffman and Tom Nixon.

The Main Street Gallery and Gift Shop is located at 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. More information can be obtained by calling 707-263-6658.

Shelby S. Posada is executive director of the Lake County Arts Council.