How to resolve AdBlock issue? LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Lupoyoma Parlor No. 329 of the Native Daughters of the Golden West will meet on Wednesday, Feb 9, for a membership gathering and information sharing session about the Native Daughters organization.
The group will meet at 6 p.m. in the meeting room of Round Table Pizza, 821 11th St. in Lakeport.
If you were born in California and are over age 16 you are a native Californian eligible for membership in the Native Daughters of the Golden West Organization.
The Native Daughters is a fraternal and patriotic organization founded in 1886 on the principles of:
– Love of home;
– Devotion to the flag;
– Veneration of the pioneers;
– Faith in the existence of God.
All Native Daughters are welcome to attend.
The group is excited to have 100-year-old Native Daughter Ruby Glebe as the Feb. 9 speaker.
Glebe will share her amazing stories about local history. She is sharp as a tack and still drives herself to the meetings. Come meet this very special Native Daughter.
For more information contact either Carla Dore, 831-524-5588, or Dee Cuney, 707-235-2902.
Visit the group's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LakecountyNDGW?ref=br_rs .
For information about Lake County Konocti No. 159 Chapter of the Native Sons of the Golden West contact Tony Braito at 707-245-7663.
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MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Lake County Library director Christopher Veach invites the public to “come play with an iPad, Galaxy Tab, Kindle Fire, and Nexus 7 tablet and learn how to download free e-books from the Library.”
Library staff will conduct a free “technology petting zoo” at Middletown Library, 21256 Washington St., in Middletown from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, to introduce people to an array of small electronic devices.
Patrons can try out the various devices in the library and can bring in their own devices to get help with them.
People can use their Lake County Library cards to borrow electronic books through the library’s Web site for free.
Library staff will demonstrate how to download e-books at the technology petting zoo.
For more information about the Technology Petting Zoo call Lakeport Library at 707-263-8817.
The other library branches will host technology petting zoos in rotation over the coming months.
In 2015 technology petting zoos will be held at Upper Lake Library on Feb. 28, Lakeport Library on March 28, Redbud Library on April 25 and at Middletown Library on May 30.
All technology petting zoos will occur from 1 to 3 p.m.
Redbud Library is located at 14785 Burns Valley Road in Clearlake. Middletown Library is located at 21256 Washington St. in Middletown. Upper Lake Library is located at 310 Second St. in Upper Lake.
Call Lakeport Library at 707-263-8817 for information about the technology petting zoos.
The Lake County Library is on the Internet at http://library.lakecountyca.gov and Facebook at www.facebook.com/LakeCountyLibrary .
Library events are posted on the calendar at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Lake_County_CA__Library/Calendar.htm .
CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – It’s been many years since some older Lake County residents got their driver’s license.
Yet the driving experience is significantly different from even a decade ago with changing vehicles, changing technology, changing road rules and even changing roadways.
Residents can refresh their skills and have the opportunity to save money on their car insurance with the new, enhanced AARP Smart Driver Course being offered at the Clearlake Oaks Senior Center, 19502 Foothill Blvd., from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, and Thursday, Jan. 29.
The course helps drivers age 50 and older stay current with driving laws and new technologies inside and outside of vehicles.
Participants also will learn defensive driving skills, proven safety strategies and how to manage and accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time.
The new curriculum was developed following a two year research study conducted by Eastern Virginia Medical School.
“Since 1979, AARP Driver Safety has helped over 15 million drivers stay safe, educated and confident behind the wheel. Every driver can benefit from a refresher,” said Julie E. Lee, vice president and national director of AARP Driver Safety.
Many participants may be eligible for a multiyear insurance discount after taking the course.
Participants are encouraged to check with their insurance agent to see if they are eligible.
Attendance is required but there are no tests required to pass the course.
To register, call class instructor Steve Hendricks at 707-972-7884.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Each year the California Robbery Investigators Association presents its Officer of the Year Award to a police officer or deputy sheriff working a uniform assignment who distinguishes themselves through an act of uncommon heroism or an outstanding investigation involving a robbery crime.
This year CRIA will honor three law enforcement officers from Mendocino County for their work in stopping a major crime spree involving homicide, robbery, kidnapping, which stretched from Eugene, Oregon to Fort Bragg, Calif.
This incident took place over several hours and several hundred miles and resulted in the death of the suspect and the ambush murder of a Mendocino County deputy sheriff.
These officers willingly put themselves in harms way and one gave his life to protect their community.
This year's recipients are Mendocino County Sheriff’s Deputy Ricky Del Fiorentino, who died during the incident; Lt. Gregory Stefani of the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office; and Fort Bragg Police Lt. John Naulty.
The award will be presented during the annual training seminar award ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Harrah’s in Las Vegas.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – It is difficult for a young family to survive these days, when housing costs can easily add up to 40-percent or more of a family’s income.
Difficult choices have to be made in order to provide the best possible life for the children.
Jeremy Kotoff and Angela Philpot made such a choice when they decided to approach Habitat for Humanity Lake County to see if they were eligible for the First Time Homeownership Program.
As Habitat’s newest partner family, they are hard at work adding the finishing touches to their home, putting in the necessary sweat equity hours required to become the a Habitat Homeowner. Soon they will be able to move in.
“When we are working on our house, we feel like we are stepping forward more and more every day,” Kotoff said. “We are accomplishing one of our life goals with the support of our family and friends. We are very grateful to them, and to Habitat for Humanity, for giving us the opportunity for a brighter future.”
If you are interested in becoming a Habitat for Humanity homeowner, or would like more information about the program, you can go to www.lakehabitat.org for income qualification guidelines and program details or call the office at 707-994-1100.
MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The first speaker for the first Middletown Luncheon Club lunch in 2015 is Supervisor Jim Comstock, who will deliver his annual "State of the County" address.
Enjoy this informational lunch at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at the Middletown Senior Center at 21256 Washington St., behind the new park.
Hear about the hot topics in Lake County from Comstock, the District 1 supervisor, and have the opportunity to ask questions afterwards.
Comstock's is always a popular presentation, so be sure to get your reservation in early.
All ages are welcome and lunch is only $5 per person.
The senior center will be serving chicken curry served with brown rice and broccoli. Dessert and beverages are included. This month’s serving group is the senior center.
Space is limited for lunch. Please make your reservation either by emailing
Community members also are welcome to come hear the speaker for free without buying lunch.
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