LUCERNE, Calif. – A Lucerne family is seeking information about its family dog that went missing.

Chewy, an unaltered male, was last seen on Second Street in Lucerne about a month ago.

Mike Anderson said he's hoping the community can help find Chewy, who his children really miss.

Anderson said he will pay a reward for the dog's return.

If you've seen Chewy, please call Anderson at 707-262-2666.

LOWER LAKE, Calif. – The Lower Lake Historic School Preservation Committee is pleased to host its 21st annual Quilt and Textile Exhibition from Aug. 2 through Aug. 30.

It will be held in the Weaver Auditorium of the Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum, 16435 Main St., Lower Lake.

Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be an artists’ reception on Saturday, Aug. 9, from noon to 2 p.m.

Come by and meet the artists and enjoy some light refreshments.

Spinning will be demonstrated by the Sheep Thrills Guild members, and weaving will be demonstrated by Sheila O'Hara and her students.

The show will feature artists from the Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild, the Konocti Quilters, and weaver Sheila O'Hara and her students, Janis Eckert, Pam Perry, Suzanne Britz, Ellen Hardenburger, Sylvia Anderson, Hana Musgrove, Lorna Rochman-McEntire, Goldie Pitre, Shellie Taylor and Nancy Nestegard.

Works on display will include quilts, weavings and tapestries that range from soft and subtle pastels to bold colors and textures.

For more information, call the museum at 707-995-3565 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A caregiver support group for families dealing with memory loss or other cognitive impairments will meet on Wednesday, July 23.

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

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Fair Board will meet on Monday, July 28.

The meeting will begin at 4:45 p.m. at the administration office at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St., Lakeport.

Action items include consideration of the 2015 Lae County Fair theme and selection of Volunteer of the Year.

There also will be committee reports, an update on the Spring Fair and discussion of times, admission prices, carnival and grandstand entertainment for the regular fair at the end of the summer.

Fair board directors include President Marcia Chauvin, Vice President Doug Rhoades, Janeane Bogner, Carol Brandt, Sham Cochrane, Annette Hopkins, Meyo Marrufo and Jerry McQueen.

For more information call the fair office at 707-263-6181 or visit the fair online at www.lakecountyfair.com .

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lakeport Public Works crews will be doing street maintenance work on Parallel Drive in Lakeport on Wednesday, July 23.

The micro-chip seal work will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Parallel Drive between Lakeport Boulevard and Highway 175.

Lane closures and traffic controls will be in place while this work is being completed.

Motorists are advised to expect delays and please use caution when traveling in the area or, whenever possible, to use alternate routes.

LOWER LAKE, Calif. – The fifth annual Six Sigma Cowboy Cook-off, held last weekend, was another memorable event for Six Sigma Ranch and Winery, and the grounds were filled to capacity as many enthusiastic guests arrived in festive costumes.

It felt like a step back in time to see cowboys and cowgirls surround the historic old stagecoach stop that doubles as the Six Sigma Ranch tasting room.  

The pressure was on as everybody watched the four members of the Six Sigma Ranch Team put the final touch on their dishes, preparing to serve at the strike of the dinner bell.  

At 2:30 p.m. sharp, the competition began.

The large, ancient oak trees shaded the guests as they mingled and sipped award-winning Six Sigma wines, savored the cooks’ creations, and cast their vote while listening to original country soul music of Michael Barrish.

This year the cooks were Christian Ahlmann, vice president of Six Sigma Ranch, who roasted a whole pig; Walt Campbell, direct to trade manager, who made pork tenderloin sliders; Matt Hughes, winemaker, who made delicious salmon tacos; and Lauren Wulff, wine club manager, who made the popular Spanish dish, Paella.  

After the votes were counted Walt Campbell was crowned the 2014 winner.

The winners of the costume contest received gift certificates for Pinzgauer tours of the 4,300-acre ranch.  

This is a unique opportunity to experience the ranch and see the highest altitude vineyard on the property, the Diamond Mine Vineyard.  

Kaj and Else Ahlmann, proprietors of Six Sigma Ranch, were particularly pleased with the cook-off.

“We are pleased to share the ranch with so many people – from old friends who come every time we invite them, to new visitors who take in the scenery for the first time,” Else Ahlmann said.

Six Sigma Winery at 13372 Spruce Grove Road is open for tasting every day from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.