LAKEPORT, Calif. – Join the Lakeport Senior Activity Center on Friday, Feb. 13, for a Valentine's dinner and dance celebrating the 1960s and 1970s.

The event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at the center, 527 Konocti Ave.

Lasagna with both meat and vegetarian options will be served at 5 p.m. along with a full no-host bar. 

Prizes for the most groovy dressed individual and couple will be given along with raffles through the night.

Dance to the music of the LC Diamonds.

Tickets for this event are $20 each and proceeds will go toward many needed equipment upgrades at the senior center and Meals on Wheels thrift store. 

For tickets or more information call the center at 707-263-4218.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – In January, the California Rural Home Mortgage Finance Authority – or CRHMFA Homebuyers Fund (CHF) – Board of Directors voted to officially change the authority’s name to Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA).

The name change, which is effective immediately, is part of a rebranding initiative to better align the Authority’s name with its current and future business strategy and product offerings.

What began in 1993 as a rural resident homebuyer assistance program in 11 California counties has expanded to financial assistance programs for both homebuyers and homeowners throughout California, with plans to further support local economies in the future.

The organization’s broad mission remains the same, providing programs that support affordable homeownership in California.

“GSFA’s passion is helping to build strong communities through homeownership and support of local economies,” said Greg Norton, Executive Director for GSFA. “Our new name will reflect our organization’s commitment to offering innovative and valuable programs that go well beyond our initial vision.”

The authority’s name change is far reaching, and will be phased in across all aspects of the business over the next few months.

GSFA customers and business partners can continue to expect the high quality of service they are familiar with during this transition.

GSFA has distinguished itself as a leader in housing finance in California, helping more than 47,300 individuals and families purchase a home.

The authority has gifted more than $57.6 million in down payment assistance grants and helped more than 1,275 homeowners to make energy efficiency upgrades to their properties.

To learn more about GSFA, visit www.chfloan.org or call toll‐free at 855-740‐8422.

LOWER LAKE, Calif. – District 2 Supervisor Jeff Smith will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Lake County Democratic Club.

The group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, in the social hall of the Lower Lake Community United Methodist Church, 16255 Second St.

Smith's topic will be the state of Jefferson.

With the Board of Supervisors scheduled to hear representatives of the state of Jefferson's proposal on Feb. 17, it is important to hear District 2 Supervisor Jeff Smith and his position on the matter.

There will be time allotted for some questions and answers during his presentation.

Lake County Democratic Club meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month. Meetings are open to the public. Membership is open to all registered Democrats.

The Lake County Democratic Club is an officially chartered club of the Democratic Party of Lake County.

Visit the group at www.lakecountydemocraticclub.org or contact them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The regular meeting of the Lakeport Planning Commission for Wednesday, Feb. 11, has been adjourned.

The next scheduled regular meeting will held on Wednesday, March 11.

For additional information about the commission call the Lake County Community Development Department at 707-263-5613.

UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Shannon Michele of Cache Creek Catering and Lake County Wine Studio are presenting a monthly food and wine series featuring gourmet appetizers paired with select Lake County wines.

Locally produced foods are proudly featured as key ingredients in recipes created by Cache Creek Catering.

The series is held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on the second Friday of each month.

The per person cost is $30 and $25 for wine studio club members. Reservations are required.

The Feb. 13 event will offer a sweet/savory menu featuring Cabernet Sauvignons with chocolate.

The first course will pair Fults Family 2011 Cabernet with a salad of winter greens, fresh pomegranate, avocado and blood orange/cocoa nib dressing, followed by a fennel/cocoa nib rubbed beef and mushroom skewer with roasted vegetable couscous paired with Moore Family Winery 2009 Black Dog Red Hills Cabernet.

The dessert course will be a dark chocolate torte paired with Eden Crest Vineyards 2004 vintage port of Cabernet.

For reservations and additional information, contact Susan Feiler at 707-293-8752.
 
Lake County Wine Studio, located at 9505 Main St. in Upper Lake, is both a gallery for display of arts and a tasting room, wine bar and retail shop for the fine wines of Lake County.

Artists' shows are held on a monthly basis with art and wine receptions held the first Friday and subsequent Saturday of each month except in January.
 
The gallery is open Mondays, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 7 p.m.; and Fridays, 1 to 8 p.m.

The art show on display for the month of February is paintings by Carolyn Hawley.

For more information call Lake County Wine Studio at 707-275-8030.

UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Nothing is more rewarding than making something with your own hands.

Learn how to make stitches creating fabric by pulling one loop of yarn through another.

Crochet is done by using just one hook.

Beginning crochet lessons for children ages 5 through 13 will be offered at Upper Lake Library every Friday through February at 3 p.m.

There is no charge for the classes.

Students are asked to bring a crochet hook of any size and a small amount of yarn.

Hooks and yarn will be available for students who need the supplies.

The library is located at 310 Second St. in Upper Lake, at the corner of Main and Second streets.

For more information call the library at 707-275-2049.

The Lake County Library is on the Internet at http://library.co.lake.ca.us and Facebook at www.facebook.com/LakeCountyLibrary .