LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Senior Center's gift and accessory shop is offering discounts as the time approaches for “Hot August Nites.”

“You can save 25 percent off your accessories for your 1950s outfit,” said Dana Spahn, clerk at the shop.

“If you’re coming to our Hot August Nites 1950s Car Show & Dinner-Dance, and everyone is, you may want to check out our gift and accessory shop,” added Jonathan Crooks, director at the Lakeport Senior Activity Center.

With only a limited number of items left in stock the decision was made to offer a discount on remaining items, so that everyone could enjoy a little something new for the upcoming event, to be held Friday, Aug. 15.

Items still available include 50s clothing, jewelry, aprons, totes, old 45s, old TV shows, fuzzy dice  and more.

The 25-percent discount is in effect Thursday, July 17, through Thursday, Aug. 14.

Shop hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday at 527 Konocti Ave., Lakeport.

For additional information call 707-263-4218.

The shop is a benefit for Meals on Wheels in Lakeport and Kelseyville, so that no senior goes hungry.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lake County's Relay for Life did something new this year – all the people who were involved in Relay donated canned goods to put in the luminary bags for the luminary ceremony.

Ability Road works with nonprofit organizations and had the opportunity to pass out the boxes of food that were donated to Relay for Life.

The food donation project was a great example of community members supporting each other and making a difference.  

Each nonprofit or community group that benefited was very grateful for the donations.

Nonprofits and organizations that received food from the food drive included St John’s Episcopal Church in Lakeport, the Clearlake Oaks Moose Lodge, Salvation Army, First Baptist Church of Clearlake, Project Sanctuary of Ukiah, the Lake County Office of Education and Lakeport Christian Center.

Ability Road is a company that helps support individuals with different needs while they move toward fulfilling their choice of living situation, employment opportunities, social network and community involvement.

The company provides highly individualized services including skill improvement, diverse experience and guided practice in a respectful and empowering manner.

For more information about Relay for Life, call the American Cancer Society at 800-227-2345 or call the local office at 707-545-6720 and ask for Racheal Harmon

To find out more about Ability Road, contact Director Deborah Lewallen at 707-349-3033 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The Middletown Pool will be closed for water maintenance from Wednesday, July 16, through Thursday, July 17, due to algae.

All public pools mandate that guests must rinse off in the shower area provided at the pool before entering the water to prevent cross contamination.

“One of the most common reasons for a pool to become infected with algae is from swimmers who have been swimming in a creek,” said Parks Superintendent Dana Smalley. “Bathing suits carry the spores to the water and create an issue with the chemical balance.”

The pool is currently scheduled to reopen for public use on Friday, July 18.

“The county of Lake Parks Division works very hard to keep the pool and parks open for all county residents and apologizes for the closure,” said Public Services Director Caroline Chavez.  

A sign will be posted at the pool with the most up-to-date information.

Normal pool hours are noon to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. The pool season runs through Aug. 10.

Please contact the Public Services Department, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 707-262-1618 for more information.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Land Trust will present its second children’s Nature Education Program on Saturday, July 19, at the Rodman Preserve on Westlake Road near Upper Lake.

The Land Trust presents a children’s program on the third Saturday of the month June through September.

The first program of the season, held in June, featured a walk and a fun activity of dissecting owl pellets.

Nature education specialist Elaine Mansell, who led the Junior Ranger program at Clear Lake State Park for many years, leads the program at Rodman Preserve.

Her goal is to get children out in nature, hoping to instill in them a desire to explore and understand the natural world around them.

The July 19 program will feature a nature walk and a scavenger hunt.

Mansell will introduce youngsters to the mammals that live at the Rodman Preserve by showing them furs and talking about their habitat.

Then, the “Rodman Explorers,” will follow clues for a scavenger hunt to give them ideas to validate which animals are present and their part in the food chain.

The preserve provides binoculars for children to use. It is fun for them to view the wildlife at the preserve during the nature walk.

The program starts at 9 a.m. and usually lasts until noon. It is free and open to the public; reservations are encouraged but not required.

Reservations are encouraged, but not required, and may be made by calling Roberta Lyons at 707-994-2024 or Mansell at 707-263-1637.

For directions to the preserve go to www.lakecountylandtrust.org and scroll to the bottom of the home page.

The Rodman Preserve is located at 6350 Westlake Road near Upper Lake. Take the Nice-Lucerne Cut-off between Lakeport and Upper Lake. Turn east onto the Nice-Lucerne Cut-off, then left on to Westlake Road. The preserve entry is to the immediate right after turning on to Westlake Road.

Please note this is not the Rodman Slough County Park which is located further down the Nice-Lucerne Cut-off near the bridge over the slough.

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The Middletown Luncheon Club's July meeting will feature presentations by local 4-H members and their leader.

Lunch will be offered at noon on Wednesday, July 16, at the Middletown Senior Center, 21256 Washington St.

The senior center will prepare pesto fettucine along with Caesar salad and cantaloupe.

The cost is $5 per person, with 4-H to serve the meal.

The speakers this month are members of the local 4-H along with their leader, Karen Jones.  

The kids will be making presentations about the animals they are taking to the Lake County Fair this year.

Space is limited for lunch. Please make your reservation by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling the senior center at 707-987-3113 (specify that you are with the Luncheon Club).

Those who come hear the speakers for free do not need to buy lunch.

The Middletown Luncheon Club meets on the third Wednesday of every month, except December.

For more information contact Middletown Luncheon Club Coordinator Beth Rudiger at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or telephone 707-260-2900 or 707-326-1291.

BOGGS MOUNTAIN, Calif. – Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest and the Friends of Boggs Mountain will be hosting a cleanup of the Boggs Mountain shooting area on Saturday, July 26.

The cleanup will begin at 5 p.m.

Come out that afternoon for practice shooting, and then help remove trash, old targets and shells from the area.

Gloves, trash bags, and refreshments will be provided.

The group will meet at the shooting area, located at the southeastern section of Boggs, off Road 541: http://boggsmountain.net/trail-map/ .

For more information, please contact the Boggs Forest Office at 707-928-4378.