Community

: 07 July 2009; 07 July 2009

Miss Lake County and Outstanding Teen to assist Habitat for Humanity

From left, Miss Lake County Taylor-Paige Butler and Lake County

: 07 July 2009; 05 July 2009

Estate planning presentation offered July 18

LOWER LAKE – “Revocable Trusts, Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives: What you need to Know” will be the focus of a Saturday, July 18 seminar.

The workshop will begin at 10 a.m. at Deeper Life Christian Fellowship, 9980 Mill St., at the corner of Main Street and Morgan Valley Road across from the Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum in Lower Lake.

In a PowerPoint presentation, attorney Dennis A. Fordham will explain the benefits of a trust versus a simple will. A 20-minute discussion will follow. Refreshments will be provided.

RSVP by calling Fordham's office, 707-263-3235.

: 06 July 2009; 11 July 2009

Catholic Charities plans July 18 fundraiser

MIDDLETOWN – The Lake County programs of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa will hold a fundraiser this month to support the Lake County Rural Food Project.

The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, at Middletown's St. Joseph Catholic Church, located behind Tri-Counties Bank at the corner of Bush and Young streets.

The cost is $25 per person. Lunch will be served at noon.

Reservations are required. Don't miss out – seating is limited.

In addition to the luncheon, the fundraiser will include a chance to buy gently used jewelry, hats, scarves and gloves, as well as gorgeous necklaces, earrings, pins, bracelets and watches at fabulous prices.

All proceeds provide food boxes to the hungry in Lake County.

For more information call Hedy Montoya at 707-987-8139 or Joann Williams, 707-928-5143.

: 06 July 2009; 05 July 2009

Search is on for

BROOKS – Summertime brings to mind pristine sandy beaches, vacation, and plenty of fun in the sun. Hawaiian Tropic, a name synonymous with fun in the sun, is bringing the beach to Brooks on Aug. 15 where a group of beautiful contestants will compete for a shot at the title of Miss Hawaiian Tropic at Cache Creek Casino Resort’s Club 88.

This event – one of approximately 300 preliminary model searches nationwide – is a chance for women in this region to qualify for the U.S. Finals.

The Miss Hawaiian Tropic Endless Summer Invitational Model Search will culminate with regional and state finals across the country with the winners going directly to the United States Finals.

In that event, over 100 young ladies from across the country will compete for the title of Miss Hawaiian Tropic U.S. That winner will then represent the United States in the Miss Hawaiian Tropic International Pageant next spring.

Who knows? One of the contestants at Cache Creek could advance to the U.S. Finals or even become the winner of the title Miss Hawaiian Tropic U.S.

In addition to the show on Aug. 15, guests who want to meet the girls in person and get an autographed calendar are invited to come to Cache Creek’s Club 88 on Friday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Tickets are available now for $49, $35, and $25 through Tickets.com on the Web, www.Tickets.com , by phone at 800-225-2277 or at www.CacheCreek.com and Cache Creek Casino Resort guest services.