CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake Youth Center is seeking volunteers to help with the roof at the center beginning at 9 a.m. this Saturday, Oct. 12.

They need six to eight people who are able to help scrap the gravel off the roof and help roll out the snow roof.

For more information contact Joyce Overton at 707-350-2898.

SANTA ROSA, Calif. – Gem Faire, the West Coast’s premier gem and jewelry show, will be in Santa Rosa Nov. 1-3 at Sonoma County Fairgrounds/Grace Pavilion.

Hours are Friday, noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

General admission is $7, valid for the entire weekend.

More than 70 world renowned importers, exporters and wholesalers will be on site with the largest selection of fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, minerals, findings and much more at manufacturer’s prices.

Finished and unfinished jewelry, rare gemstones, jewelry making tools, supplies and boxes will be available all under one roof.

Have your jewelry repaired and cleaned while you shop. Plus, enter for a chance to win cool prizes every hour throughout the weekend.

Mark your calendar. Buy quality jewelry, gems, and beads directly from the source right in your town at Gem Faire.

For more information, visit www.gemfaire.com or contact Gem Faire Inc. at 503-252-8300 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Come be a part of an international effort to collect water samples from around the world.

The local sampling will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 12, at Austin Park playground, 14077 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake.

They will use World Water Challenge sampling kits and test pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, temperature and Secchi disk readings.

There also will be water sampling and discussion about the results.

The data will be recorded and submitted to the international database.

The event will be led by KPFZ’s “The Water Hour,” which takes place from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. the first Friday of every month.

For more information visit http://www.worldwatermonitoringday.org/ .

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Star Chapter 442 will be participating in the Clearlake Road Riders Annual Christmas Charity Fun Run on Saturday, Oct 12.

Bring an unwrapped toy and meet them at 9 a.m. at Hillside Honda-Yamaha, 460 S. Main St. in Lakeport.

The cost is $20 per person and includes entry, fun and games, and lunch at Robinson Rancheria.

As always, all makes and models of motorcycles and all licensed and insured riders are welcome.

Visit the club's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Star-Chapter-442/146399068773126 .

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A caregiver support group for families dealing with memory loss or other cognitive impairments will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 9.

The group meets at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 14310 Memory Lane in Clearlake from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Social worker Jenny Johnson is the facilitator.

The groups are sponsored by Redwood Caregiver Resource Center (1-800-834-1636) and the Social Day Programs in Lake County.

For more information call Jenny Johnson at 707-350-3030 or Caroline Denny at 707-263-9481.

Respite is provided by the centers at no charge.

LUCERNE, Calif. – Lucerne Community Church will host a safe trunk or treat party on Halloween evening – Thursday, Oct. 31 – from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the church parking lot.

They will provide free hot chocolate and face painting in addition to handing out treats.

Everyone is welcome to join in a safe Halloween celebration.

Lucerne Community Church is located at 5870 East Highway 20.

For more information please call 707-274-8326.