NICE, Calif. – Nice Mutual Water Co. will hold its annual shareholders meeting on Saturday, June 25.

The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. at the water company, 3246 Lakeshore Blvd.

There are three director positions up for election at this time.

If you are interested in running for a director’s position and are a shareholder in the Nice Water District, please submit a short candidate’s statement by May 13 to Nice Mutual Water Co.

For more information contact the water company at 707-274-1149 or visit http://www.nicemutualwatercompany.info/ .

UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Seven wrestlers from Upper Lake Middle School recently traveled to Sutter Middle School for a wrestling tournament.

Six of the wrestlers placed.

Cody Banks and Bradley Sneathen both won first place in their weight classes, while Isabel Sanchez  placed third, Mark Dutcher placed second, Donovan Fernandez placed third and Zeathan Wurm placed fourth. Layla Medina also had a great day of wrestling.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – On Thursday, April 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Clear Lake Associated Students from Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College will present the Earth and Wellness Fair. 

The public is invited to come to Lake County Campus to experience a healthy, positive and inspirational event.

There will be music, raffle prizes, activities and booths showcasing local health and environmental resources.

Earth Day t-shirts will be for sale again this year to help raise funds for book scholarships and Aromas Café will be selling a sushi lunch special. 

The Clear Lake Associated Students is looking for more booths for this event.

If your agency or group is a local health or environmental resource and you are interested in attending this event, please contact the Lake County Campus office at 707-995-7900 and ask for student coordinator Danielle Stennet.

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Lake County families are invited to the inaugural Autism Stars of Lake County Fundraiser & Awareness Walk on Sunday, April 10.

The event will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Middletown Mansion, 20650 S. State Highway 29, Middletown.

Proceeds will be allocated to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder to attend local summer programs.

This is the second fundraiser for Autism in Lake County by Rani Patentreger, who has produced five similar events.

Patentreger is the proud mother of Joshua, age 11, who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder when he was 4. Autism Spectrum Disorder is an intellectual disability that affects social and some motor skills. In the United States, one of 68 children are affected, with more than three million worldwide.

Patentreger and her husband Avery created the nonprofit Autism Stars of Lake County to assist families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder to afford summer programs. She thanks our amazing community which has pulled together equine, golf, art and adventure camps for the children.

Registration for the Autism Awareness Walk begins at 1 p.m. At 2:15 p.m., Friends of Autism Stars of Lake County will show off designs for youth at the "Express Your Inner Minion" Fashion Show.

The Autism Awareness Walk begins at 3 p.m. A raffle drawing will be held at 4 p.m. Raffle tickets should be purchased at the event.

Tickets cost $20 per person and include: Entry to the event and participation in the awareness walk, choice of dessert and nonalcoholic beverage. Children 5 and under are free.

To ensure a smooth registration process, you are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. Tickets can be purchased at Big Chill Frozen Yogurt (behind Hardester's) in Hidden Valley Lake, 2 Women Traders in Middletown or by calling Robyn at 707-349-6892. 

There will also be vendors selling local crafts and products of interest to families. Vendors interested in selling should contact Tina at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

If interested in donating to the raffle or to Autism Stars of Lake County, call or text Rani Patentreger at 415-509-1485 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The American Legion in Clearlake will host a dinner on Saturday, March 26.

The dinner will begin at 3 p.m. at the legion post, 14770 Austin Road.

They will serve beef stew in bread bowls and salad.

The cost is $8 per person.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Empty-nesters and singles looking for new ways to cook in small quantities are invited to a free demonstration of “Cooking for Singles and Couples” on Saturday, March 26.

The presentation will begin at 2 p.m. at the Lakeport branch of Lake County Library, located at 1425 N. High St.

Amy Patton will demonstrate variety of recipes for crock pot cooking shortcuts and microwaving in a mug.

She also will offer tips on cutting recipes for fewer servings and tips on freezing food.

Attendees will be able to browse and check out a selection of related books.

Light refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Lake County Library.

The Lake County Library is on the Internet at http://library.lakecountyca.gov and Facebook at www.facebook.com/LakeCountyLibrary .