LOWER LAKE, Calif. – The Redbud Audubon Society program meeting on Thursday, March 19, features Hopland resident Bob Keiffer, who will present a program on “Birding in Hawaii.”

The meeting will take place at the United Methodist Church Social Hall, 16255 Second St., Lower Lake.

Refreshments begin at 7 p.m., followed by the program. 

Those who have seen Keiffer’s programs know the photography is stunning and his program provides interesting and educational facts.

The complete title for this program is “Birding in Hawaii, (and other ecological tidbits).”

Keiffer was born and raised in Mendocino County and has had a long-time interest in natural resources – specifically an interest in birds and mammals of the oak woodland habitats.

He followed his interest in wildlife by obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in wildlife management from Humboldt State University in 1979 and he is a certified associate wildlife biologist with the Wildlife Society.

He was the founder of the Peregrine Audubon Chapter in interior Mendocino County and has been the compiler of bird observations for Mendocino County, reporting to the North American Birds publication (Northern California region) for about 25 years.

Keiffer has been at the University of California’s Ag and Natural Resources Division – Hopland Research and Extension Center for more than 30 years, mostly as principal superintendent of agriculture.

There he has introduced and presented the topic of oaks and oak woodland habitat, wildlife, range managements, and many other topics to visitors, classes and groups.

Join the Redbud Audubon Society for this special program.

The chapter's programs are free and open to the public.

Visit the chapter's Web site at http://www.redbudaudubon.org/ .

Bonnie Thompson is a member of the Redbud Audubon Society.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Local 4-Hers gathered from around the county at Mountain Vista Middle School in Kelseyville on Feb. 21 to compete in the county-level Presentation Day, an annual public speaking competition.

The event was hosted by the Blue Heron 4-H Club and Cobb Mountain 4-H Club.

Almost 40 participants showed off their knowledge in various topics that ranged from cooking to playing basketball.

Participants earn a red, blue or gold medal, and if their presentation was truly outstanding they get their name on a plaque.

Plaques are handed out in various categories, which include Healthy Culture/Living, Life Skills, Other, and Science, Engineering and Technology (SET).

The 2015 winners included Bron, Nate and Cord Falkenberg, Wyatt Smith, Robin Adams and Katey Brown.

If a gold is achieved, a gold pin is awarded to the 4-Her for their hat, as well as the option to present at Sectional Presentation Day, where multiple counties are present and competing.

If the 4-Her is awarded a gold there, they move on to state level, competing against the best 4-H presentations our state has to offer.

At the county level presentation day, presenters also have an opportunity to do an encore of their presentation in front of all the participants if chosen by their area judges. After this, all the presenters gather for a group picture.

For more information about 4-H, contact the county 4-H office 707-263-6838, visit online at http://celake.ucanr.edu/4-H_Program/ or check out the Lake County 4-H program on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/LakeCounty4HProgram .

Ethan Jones, 16, is a 4-H All Star candidate.

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Do you love your local library? Can you imagine a world without books? It used to exist; will it exist again in the aftermath of our technological age?

The Middletown Luncheon Club will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at the Middletown Senior Center, 21256 Washington St.

The club's speaker this month is Christopher Veach, director of Library Services of Lake County.

He will give a short and interesting history of libraries from the ancient world to the free public library in the United States.

Veach will share the local history of libraries here in Lake County and explain why they are still relevant today.

After lunch, everyone can make a trip down the hall to the Middletown Library and check out a book.

Lunch will be served this month by the United Methodist Women.

For only $5 per person, enjoy a delicious lunch of lasagna, zucchini and spinach salad with strawberries.

Reservations are required. Please call 707-987-3113 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information or to make a reservation.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Lake County PEG TV 8 Board will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 11.

The meeting will take place beginning at 6 p.m. in the Clearlake City Council chambers at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.

Business items on the agenda include approval of the Feb. 11 meeting minutes, continuing consideration of fundraising event possibilities, an update on the station's current technological capabilities, consideration of a resolution establishing the policy for loans from general fund to the restricted pass-through fund, the updated members manual, and the programmers' and chairman's reports.

LCPTV is Lake County's public, education and government Channel 8 on Mediacom.

Board members include Chair Ed Robey and Vice Chair Martin Scheel, and board members Denise Loustalot, Vince Metzger and Eric Hoefler.

LUCERNE, Calif. – The Lucerne Alpine Senior Center hosts a fun Western Band Potluck on Wednesday, March 18.

It will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the center, 3985 Country Club Drive.

The High Notes band is featured and will get your toe tapping.

This potluck fundraiser has a $12 admission. Bring something wonderful to share.

This is a chance to hear one of Lake County’s most experienced talent. The High Notes are some of the best. Come hear their monthly performance and dance a bit.

The third Wednesday of every month marks this regular fundraiser and music event.

All proceeds from the meal benefit the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center, a not-for-profit that serves north shore senior populations with on site lunches, Meals on Wheels and advocacy.

For more information about services or the Western Band Potluck with the High Notes, call Lucerne Alpine Senior Center at 707-274-8779.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Pomo School will host its second annual “Family Fooducation Fair” on Tuesday, March 17.

The fair will be held from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. at the school, 3350 Acacia St., Clearlake.

This event is free to the public.

After the great success from last year's event, organizers say this year will be bigger, tastier and much more filling.

Within the event, there will be booths offering information on how to make it easier to access food, especially for those with limited resources.

There will be tables showcasing tasty and healthy food recipes for affordable prices. Tables also will offer suggestions on how to involve the children in making food, as well as gardening tips and suggestions for simple and affordable gardens. 

The grand attraction of the event will be the cooking presentations. Local chefs/culinary programs will have the chance to show those who attend how to make an affordable healthy meal.

The goal for this event is multi-faceted. Family Fooducation wants to increase the engagement of the parents and students on school campus. This gives the families an opportunity to get to know the staff and the facility better.

Organizers also want to increase the health of the community's families by giving them information they need to make the right decisions for proper nutrition.

A healthy student in school is much more apt to succeed than a malnourished student. By giving parents tips on how their children can help with this process also increases the parent and child involvement on activities they can do together at home.

For more information, contact Shane Lee at 707-994-6744, Extension 2335, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .