LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The California 4-H Youth Development Program is celebrating its centennial year.

In 2013, 4-H members across the state are celebrating by using their head, heart, hands and health to create positive impacts in their local communities, just as 4-H has done for the past 100 years.  

Coined the Revolution of Responsibility, this centennial initiative will engage youth in service learning projects to identify and address important issues right in their communities.  

These projects are youth driven and are living examples of the value and power of 4-H in creating responsible young people who are uniquely prepared to step up to the challenges of a complex and rapidly changing world.  

Projects focus on issues relevant to today’s world, including science and technology; healthy living and civic engagement.  

Project profiles can be viewed at http://ca4hfoundation.org/ .

The University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources delivers the 4-H Youth Development Program through the Cooperative Extension System in every county.

The 4-H YDP provides high-quality educational experiences to over 72,000 young people annually through clubs, camps, school enrichment and afterschool programming.  

The statewide 4-H program is powered by 17,000 local volunteers who receive training and support from professional staff in best practices for youth development.  

It is estimated there are one million 4-H alumni in California today, who are industry leaders in agriculture, government, education and technology, as well as engaged and philanthropic members of their community.

For more information contact Shannon Dogan, 530-754-8518 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The caregiver support group for families dealing with memory loss or other cognitive impairments will meet on Wednesday, June 26.

The group meets at St. John’s Lutheran Church at 14310 Memory lane in Clearlake from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The group facilitator is social worker Jenny Johnson.

Respite is provided by the centers at no charge.

The groups are sponsored by Redwood Caregiver Resource Center (1-800-834-1636) and the Social Day Programs in Lake County.

Call Jenny Johnson, 707-350-3030, or Caroline Denny, 707-263-9481, for information.

HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE, Calif. – Resource management will be the topic at the Monday, July 8, meeting of the Hidden Valley Lake Garden Club.

Volunteer time and money will be discussed during the meeting in the administration building of the Hidden Valley Lake Association, 18174 Hidden Valley Road.

The meeting will begin with a coffee social at 9:30 a.m. followed by a brief business meeting and our program for the month. The public is welcome to attend this meeting.

This year the HVL Garden Club has raised a record amount of money through members’ dues and the annual plant and yard sale.

Members will present project proposals to the full membership for their consideration and vote.

In recent years, the club has funded an annual scholarship, the beautification of Hartmann Road and grants to school gardens.

In addition to the project proposal forum, HVLA General Manager Bill Chapman will give a presentation outlining the HVLA Facilities Planning process.

The association has engaged the services of Williams + Paddon, an architectural firm, to assist the community in making decisions in regard to the future use and development of the Greenview Restaurant and golf shop building and the community center building.

If you are not an HVLA resident, please call Inge Rankin, 707-987-6010 for gate access by Friday, July 5.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The All Horse and Antique Tractor Parade will take place in Lakeport on Saturday, July 13.

The parade, part of the Lake County Rodeo, will take place beginning at 11 a.m.

Come and see the most beautiful horses local and from afar. There will be wonderful antique tractors of all kinds.  

The parade route is down Main Street so get your spot early and enjoy the sites.

The rodeo starts at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St., and is a family event that shouldn't be missed.  

For more information and parade entry applications please contact Lonne Sloan at 707-995-2515, 707-350-2515 or e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Soroptimist International of Clear Lake will install the new officers for the 2013-14 term at a special luncheon meeting to be held Thursday, June 27.

The luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. in the dining area of Chic le Chef in the Hardester's Plaza on Hartman Road, Hidden Valley Lake.

Officers to be installed and assume their duties on July 1 include Wanda Harris, who will be serving her second term as president; Judy Conard, vice president; Marsha Willard, secretary; Joy Swetnam, treasurer; Olga Martin Steele, director; and Pollyann Johnston, public relations director.

The cost of the lunch is $16 and is open to all area women. Please call 707-987-9027 to make a reservation to attend.
 
Soroptimist of Clear Lake has some exciting programs planned to assist the girls and women of Lake County to better their lives.

Soroptimist is a cause-related philanthropic federation of clubs working to improve the lives of women and girls locally, nationally and internationally.

Soroptimist International Clear Lake meets twice monthly, on the second and fourth Thursdays, at Howard's Grotto in Clearlake. Lunch is $12 and all interested women are invited to attend and learn more about the organization.  

If you are a woman who is interested in joining in this effort, please contact Wanda Harris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at 707-987-9027.

NORTH COAST – Caltrans reports that the following road projects will be taking place around the North Coast during the coming week.

Included are Mendocino County projects that may impact Lake County commuters.

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 53

– Highway widening and rehabilitation from 40th Avenue to the junction of Routes 20/53 will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor ‐ Teichert Construction of Davis.

Highway 175

– PG&E of Eureka has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility repairs near Cobb Village on Tuesday, June 25. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– City of Point Arena has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility work from Main Street to the Cal Fire station beginning Monday, June 24. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Replacement of the Greenwood Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor ‐ Golden State Bridge Inc. of Martinez.

– Slipout repairs 1.6 miles south of Navarro Bluff Road will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor ‐ Green Right O'Way Constructors of Willits.

– Bridge painting at the Salmon Creek Bridge and the Albion River Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor ‐ Jeffco Painting and Coating of Vallejo.

– Replacement of a culvert with a bridge at Dunn Creek will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor ‐ Shasta Construction of Redding.

Highway 101

– Caltrans will perform slide repairs near the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge (near Frog Woman Rock). Northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

– Bridge rehabilitation at the "green" Russian River Bridge will continue. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., weekdays. One way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor ‐ J. McLoughlin Engineering of Rancho Cucamonga.

– AT&T of Fort Bragg has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for an aerial crossing just north of the El Roble Overcrossing on Sunday, June 23. Work hours are 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Intermittent full road closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Vegetation removal just south of the Haehl Overhead Bridge will continue. A shoulder closure will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor ‐ DeSilva Gates Construction of Dublin.

– Highway construction from 0.5 mile north of Casteel Lane to the North Willits Railroad Crossing will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. Intermittent full road closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor ‐ DeSilva Gates Construction of Dublin.

– Bridge rehabilitation at the Ash Creek Bridge will continue. Nighttime hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday evening through Friday morning. One way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor ‐ J. McLoughlin Engineering of Rancho Cucamonga.

Highway 162

– Metal beam guardrail repair at various locations from the junction or Routes 101/162 to the Middle Fork Eel River Bridge will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor ‐ Coral Construction of Wilsonville.

Highway 175

– AT&T of Fort Bragg has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility repairs from East Side Rancheria Road to Buckman Drive on Tuesday, June 25. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 12 noon. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Work on all these projects is weather permitting and subject to change. Caltrans advises motorists to drive with caution when approaching work areas and to be prepared to stop at traffic control stations.

The Caltrans Traffic Operations Office has reviewed each project and determined that individual project delays are expected to be less than the statewide policy maximum of 30 minutes, unless noted otherwise above.

For information pertaining to emergency roadwork or for updates to scheduled roadwork, please contact the California Highway Information Network (CHIN) at 1-800-GAS-ROAD (1-800-427-7623).