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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 88 of Lake County, will meet on Saturday, Jan. 18.

The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Konocti Bay Sailing Club building, located at Braito's Marina at the end of the Buckingham Peninsula in Kelseyville.

The meeting is open to anyone 17 years or older who would be interested in joining this active group.

For additional information, call the flotilla's voice mail line at 707-413-0106.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Green Party of Lake County will meet on Sunday, Jan. 19.

The group will meet at 4 p.m. at Round Table Pizza on 11th Street.

The meeting time has been changed to make it more convenient for people to attend.

Agenda items include addressing emergency preparedness and a report from the group's delegate to the general assembly.

They also will have petitions to sign and voter registration forms available.

If you need a ride let the group know and they will try to match you up.

For more information call Joanne Bateni at 707-263-3391 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The Middletown Area Town Hall (MATH) group will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9.

The group will meet in the activity room at the Middletown Community Center, 21256 Washington St.

The public is invited to attend.

The group will get updates on the Middletown Square Park landscaping, flags and signage, and a report on the dog park.

District 1 Supervisor Jim Comstock also will give the group his annual “State of the County” address.

MATH meetings are subject to videotaping. Meeting proceedings may be available for viewing on public access television and/or the Internet.

MATH – established by resolution of the Lake County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 12, 2006 – is a municipal advisory council serving the residents of Anderson Springs, Cobb, Coyote Valley (including Hidden Valley Lake), Long Valley and Middletown.

The group’s current board of directors include Chairman Fletcher Thornton, Vice Chair Claude Brown, Secretary Ken Gonzales, and members Tom Darms and Laura Helton.

LUCERNE, Calif. – The Lucerne Alpine Senior Center will host “Open Mic Lucerne” on Saturday, Jan. 18.

The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the center, 3985 Country Club Drive.

There is no charge for attendance or performance.

Every third Saturday of the month marks this fun rock and roll event.  

Signed up performers are on stage after the house band FOGG starts out the evening with classic and heavy metal rock and roll. FOGG and other entertainers also wrap up the evening by 11 p.m.

Bands and individuals already are signing up for January and December saw a full venue, so sign up early.

Call 707-245-4612 or 707-274-8779 for your time or come and sign up on site beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday.

Lake County abounds with experienced and fresh talent so come see the exciting performances. Being in the audience is great fun and free.

If you are a performer, this is a great venue to show off your talent. Music, comedy, mime, readings and any other activity that is family-oriented will be appreciated.

Room is available for dancing and relaxing.

This is a child friendly event, so bring the whole family. For those wishing an inexpensive snack, food is available starting at $2 per plate.

All proceeds from the meal benefit the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center, a nonprofit that serves north shore senior populations with on site lunches, Meals on Wheels and advocacy.

For more information about services or Open Mic Lucerne, call the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center at 707-274-8779.

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The year 2014 marks a couple new beginnings for the Middletown Luncheon Club.

First, the group bids adieu to the Middletown Methodist Church Social Hall, its longtime home base, and thanks the church for 36 years of warm welcome.

The luncheons now will be prepared by and served at Middletown's new senior center, 21256 Washington St. This presents exciting opportunities both for the senior center and the Middletown Luncheon Club.

Second, though the Middletown Luncheon Club continues to be run by its stalwart board of directors, the monthly luncheon is now facilitated by Beth Rudiger, Bobbi Wright and Rani Patentreger, who are happy to be able to continue the hospitality, camaraderie and education espoused by this 85-year-old tradition.

Join them for lunch (at the unbeatable price of $5) on Wednesday, Jan. 15, from noon to 1 p.m.

The speaker will be District 1 Supervisor Jim Comstock, who will give his annual "State of the County" address.  

Reservations are required, as space is limited, and may be made by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , joining the event on the group's new Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MiddletownLuncheonClub , or calling 707-260-2900.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee, LEDAC, will elect its leadership for the near year and host a presentation by a local hospital during its next regular meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8.

The committee will meet from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.

The meeting is open to the public.

During the meeting LEDAC will elect is chair, vice chair and secretary for 2014, discuss and confirm goals, confirm its meeting schedule and appoint a representative to the Unified Grape and Wine Symposium, which takes place Jan. 29 and 30.

Rebecca Southwick, development and public relations office for Sutter Lakeside Hospital, will give the group a presentation.

Lakeport City Manager Margaret Silveira will give an update on regional economic development, and there will be updates a Lakeport branding campaign, committee member reports and outreach efforts involving Lakeport businesses.

The committee advocates for a strong and positive Lakeport business community and acts as a conduit between the city and the community for communicating the goals, activities and progress of Lakeport’s economic and business programs.

Committee members include Carol Cole-Lewis, Bill Eaton, Melissa Fulton, Christine Hutt, George Linn, Paula Pepper-Duggan, Wilda Shock, Taira St. John and Mireya Turner, with ex-officio members includes Lakeport City Manager Margaret Silveira and Planning Services Manager Andrew Britton.

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