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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Friends of the Lake County Library Spring Book Sale will take place Saturday, May 7, from noon to 4 p.m.


The sale will take place at the Lakeport Library, 1425 N. High St.


There will be one-of-a-kind books, book sets and books no longer in print.


Shoppers will have the chance to stuff a Friends of the Library book bag for $15.


For more information call the library, 707-263-8817.

EUREKA, Calif. – Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol joined forces in a statewide Litter Removal and Enforcement Day held on Earth Day, April 22.


Litter is an ongoing problem on state highways. Litter is not only ugly, it can lead to pollution.


Last year alone, Caltrans spent almost $50 million picking up trash on California State Highways. A total of more than 141,000 cubic yards of litter was removed last year, enough to fill 8,860 garbage trucks, or cover 87 acres of land one foot deep in trash.


Cigarette butts are the No. 1 item littered in California – they are discarded by the millions, often causing roadside fires, clogging storm drains, and threatening our water quality and wildlife.


In addition, motorists face the risk of accident, injury, and death as the result of trash and other debris fallen from vehicles hauling unsecured/untarped loads.


“During this time of limited public resources, Caltrans is spending millions of dollars every year cleaning up trash from California highways,” said Caltrans District 1 Director Charlie Fielder. “There are so many other uses for that money. We’re asking the public to help us reduce the trash problem – please Don’t Trash California.”


The dedicated volunteers who help clean our State Highways are a big part of the litter solution. In Caltrans District 1 (Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, and Lake Counties), there are about 320 Adopt-A-Highway groups made up of approximately 1,500 volunteers.


“Adopt-A-Highway volunteers provide a considerable service helping Caltrans and CHP fight litter, lowering the cost of keeping California beautiful,” added Fielder. “I want to thank them for all their hard work.”


For more information on the Caltrans Adopt-A-Highway program, please call Wyatt Harris at 707-445-6625.

UKIAH, Calif. – Registration for the Fabulous Flashback Car Show is now open to the first 300 pre-1973 stock and modified vehicles to enter.


Entry forms can be found on the club Web site, www.earlyironofukiah.org .


The Early Iron of Ukiah Inc. Car Club is proud to announce that 2011 marks their 30th year as a Car Club and 21st year hosting the Fabulous Flashback Car Show, Sept. 16, 17 and 18.


The car show brings Ukiah great prestige among classic car collectors of several states and provides enjoyment for the entire community.


Proceeds from the event provide scholarships to local high school graduates continuing their education in an automotive related field.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – During the April meeting of Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club (CLTTGC) member Nancy Benkelman was honored for her service to the club.


Benkelman was presented with a Penny Pines certificate.


CLTTGC participates in the Penny Pines program, which assist the National Forest Service in replanting areas damaged by fire, weather or insects with seedlings.


Each plantation which consists of a little less than one acre is planted with approximately 350 seedlings. The Forest Service provides a certificate in memory or honor of an individual or group.

 

CLTTGC sends donations to Mendocino National Forest, but any National Forest in California may be chosen.


At present our funds are used for the Spanish fire in the Grindstone Ranger District where 5,000 acres were destroyed in 2003.

 

Anyone interested in more information on participating in this program, contact Penny Pines Chairman Ann Blue at 707-263-5854.


Clear Lake Trowel & Trellis Garden Club is a member of Mendo-Lake District, California Garden Club Inc., Pacific Region and National Garden Clubs Inc.


 

LUCERNE, Calif. – Lucerne FLOW will host its first-ever poker run at the Upper Lake Grange on Highway 20 and Government Street on Sunday, May 1.


Sign-in begins at 8:30 a.m. and the event ends at 5 p.m.


Breakfast and lunch will be available.


Tickets are $20 at the door, $15 presale.


The Bob Coats Band will provide live music.


Call Carole at 707-275-4979 for tickets or more information.

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