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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Pacific Gas & Electric Co. will be conducting helicopter patrols of distribution lines for maintenance in Mendocino and Lake counties May 16-20 and May 23.


PG&E will conduct the patrol, weather permitting, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.


The patrol will identify sagging lines, fallen tree limbs, vegetation overgrowth, potential fire hazards and other problems.


Issues identified from these patrols will be corrected to ensure system safety and reliability going forward.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Miss Lake County Scholarship Program and Pageant, an official preliminary pageant to Miss California and Miss America, is in the process of recruiting contestants to participate in the upcoming pageant to be held on Saturday, Aug. 13, in the showroom at Konocti Vista Casino.


They have two orientation sessions scheduled in May.


The first will be held on Saturday, May 14, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the CPS Country Air Properties office located at 901 S. Main St. in Lakeport.


The second will take place on Sunday, May 15, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Konocti Dance Academy located at 4274 Old Highway 53 in Clearlake. You need only attend one session. If you are unable to attend either session, please contact us to schedule another time to meet.

 

The scholarship program is open to all young women who live, work or attend school in Lake County. The teen program is open to ages 13-16 and the Miss Program is open to ages 17-24.


They invite parents to attend the orientation sessions with their daughters. All areas of the competition will be covered, which includes talent, lifestyle and fitness, evening wear, on-stage question and private interview.


Academic achievement and community service are also considered in a contestant’s overall evaluation.


Rehearsals will start in mid June and are usually held once a week.


Even if this is your first year competing, you will have a lot of fun and meet some great girls. The volunteer committee members are there to support and mentor you throughout the program.


They also have a Princess Program for girls ages 6 to 12. This program is a great way to introduce the girls to the Miss America program. They participate in community events with the Teen and Miss contestants and will be introduced and “crowned” on stage at our pageant in August.


They also are looking for community members who would like to join our program.


For more information, please contact Executive Director Sandra Orchid at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 707-277-0707. You may also call Teen Director Karen Wilson at 707-349-2798.



LAKEPORT, Calif. – The annual Lakeport Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast will be held on Saturday, May 28, starting at 7 a.m. at Natural High on Main Street in Lakeport. 

 

The delicious breakfast, which will be served until 11 a.m. will include all-you-can-eat pancakes, ham or sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee, juice or milk for only $6 per person.

 

Proceeds from this event will benefit the Lake County 4-H Program and the Lakeport Kiwanis Club.

 

For information on purchasing Kiwanis pancake breakfast tickets call the UC Cooperative Extension Office at 707-263-6838 or contact a local Lakeport Kiwanis Club member.

 

4-H Youth Development is a program of the University of California Cooperative Extension.


For more information on the 4-H program contact U.C. Cooperative Extension, 883 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport, CA 95453, telephone 707-263-6838.

LUCERNE, Calif. – The Lucerne Friends of Locally Owned Water (Lucerne FLOW) will host its monthly meeting on Saturday, May 21.


The meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center, located at 3985 Country Club Drive in Lucerne.


The pregathering starts at 11 a.m.


The public is welcome to attend.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Andy Johnson BMX/Skatepark Benefit Show will be held on Saturday, May 14.


The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the skatepark, 14077 Lakeshore Drive, Corner of Austin and Uhl, in Clearlake.


Come celebrate in the sun with friends and family of Andy Johnson.


Johnson, a skateboarder and BMX rider, died as the result of a car crash, and an annual celebration is held in his honor.


The event will feature a barbecue, skateboarding, BMX riding, scootering, raffle items such as bike and skate parks, and live music featuring such bands as From The Ashes, PyroZombies, Sigaw and some and surprise guests who will perform.


Riding will start at 9 a.m. Please bring your helmets.


Music will start at 11 a.m.


Funds raised will go toward skatepark maintenance and the purchase of a full shade for the park so riders will be protected from 110 degree days and will be able to ride all year long.


Everyone is welcome to attend.


For more information call Shel, 707-295-0595, or Ken, 707-295-8195.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Senior Activity Center invites everyone to a daytime dance and potluck with live music by Jim Williams on Sunday, May 15.


The “May Flowers” dance will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the senior center, 527 Konocti Ave., behind the Meals on Wheels Thrift Store.


Admission is $10. Enjoy the best dance floor in Lake County.


Anyone with an extra seat in their vehicle is invited to call 707-263-4218 and arrange a carpool with a senior that cannot drive themselves.

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