LOWER LAKE, Calif. – A Lower Lake family is seeking the community's assistance in finding a missing hound.

Lacy the Walker Tree Hound ran away from home Sunday night.

She was last seen at her Morgan Valley Road home near Lower Lake.

She's 4 to 5 years old and is spayed. She's sweet but can be shy around men.

A cash reward is being offered for her return.

If you see her please call Brittny or Trevor Sutton at 707-350-1188.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The regular meeting of the Green Party of Lake County will take place on Sunday, Oct. 19.

The group will meet from 4 to 7 p.m. at Round Table Pizza, 821 11th St. in Lakeport.

The guest speaker will be Jim Steele, candidate for District 3 supervisor.

There will be no host food and drink.

Oct. 20 is the deadline to register to vote in November, and voter registration forms will available at the meeting.

The meeting is free to attend; membership is not required.

For more information about the group visit its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/GreenPartyOfLakeCounty or call 707-263-3391.

NORTH COAST, Calif. – The North Coast Chapter California Association of Pest Control Advisers and Organic Fertilizer Association of California will host a seminar on sustainable/organic production in wine country in Cloverdale on Wednesday, Dec. 3.

The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cloverdale Citrus Fairgrounds, 1 Citrus Drive.

The all-day seminar will focus on sustainable and organic production of wine grapes and other crops.  

Subjects will include an update by the Mendocino County agriculture commissioner, benefits of kelp extracts, sustainable winegrape growing programs, soil health, products approved for organic production, mycorrhizal innoculants, biochar and nutrient cycling.

A panel of winegrape growers will discuss challenges of fertility and pest control in sustainable and organic systems. 

There also will be exhibits by firms providing products acceptable for sustainable and certified organic production. 

Continuing education units are offered for certified crop advisers (6.0 hours), licensed Department of Pesticide professionals (6.0 hours), International Society of Arboriculture (3.0 hours) and Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (.25 points).
          
Program/registration is available at https://capcaed.com/december-3-2014-cloverdale-sustainable/organic-prodution/ .

For more information contact Steven Beckley at 916-539-4107 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Of the seven rest stops which supplied food and beverages to the 710 riders in the Oct. 4 Konocti Challenge, Rest Stop No. 7, the Scotts Valley Women's Club garnered first place, with a price of $2,250.

The handful of club members transformed their clubhouse inside and out, into the “Emerald City,” complete with the Yellow Brick Road, the Great Oz, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, and the house that fell on one of the wicked witches.

The bicyclists visiting the clubhouse enjoyed the group's elaborate costumes.

This year there were 710 riders from nine states participating in the Lakeport Rotary-sponsored event, with half of the riders having never visited Lake County before.

Forty-one bicyclists – five of whom were under age 12 – rode 20 miles, while 155 bicyclists rode 40 miles, 334 bicyclists rode 65 miles and 180 bicyclists rode 100 miles.

The oldest rider was age 77 and rode the 100-mile route, while the youngest rider was age 7.

Next year’s ride will take place on Saturday, Oct. 3, so mark your calendars. Next year’s goal is 1,000 riders.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Chi Council for the Clear Lake Hitch will meet at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22.

The meeting will take place at the Lake County Agriculture Center, 883 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport.

The draft minutes from the Sept. 24 meeting are available at http://lakelive.info/chicouncil/pdffiles/9.24.14minutes.pdf .

For more information about the group visit http://www.lakelive.info/chicouncil .

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. The Middletown Luncheon Club will hold an informational lunch at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 15.

The lunch will take place at the Middletown Senior Center, 21256 Washington St., behind the new park.

All ages are welcome and lunch is only $5 per person.

This month the group will host Ginny Craven, founder of Operation Tango Mike, which supports troops overseas through care packages.

The senior center will be preparing a delicious, healthy meal of lemon garlic chicken, veggie pilaf and fresh fruit. Dessert and beverages are included.  This month’s serving group is the senior center.

Space is limited for lunch. Please make your reservation by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling the Middletown Senior Center at 707-987-3113; specify that you are with the luncheon club.

Visitors may also come to hear the speaker for free without buying lunch.