LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Amateur Radio Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23.

The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Lakeport Senior Center, 527 Konocti Ave., Lakeport.

They will discuss how they will help out at the Lake County Fair and how they assist during emergency operations.

All members of the public are welcome.

Amateur radio is a fun family hobby that also helps protect the community in times of emergencies and natural disasters.