LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Native Daughters of The Golden West member Ruby Glebe recently shared her appreciation with firefighters who came to the county to fight this summer's wildland fires.

Glebe, who is 101 years old, gathered with the firefighters from Santa Rosa, Cloverdale, Forestville, Healdsburg, Petaluma and Rincon Valley at Round Table Pizza after the Native Daughters of The Golden West Lupoyoma Parlor's August meeting.

She and other members of the Native Daughters of The Golden West voiced their thanks to the firefighters for the sacrifices they made to save local communities.

UKIAH Calif. – The North Coast Opportunities Governing Board will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 26.

The meeting will begin at 3 p.m. at the North Coast Opportunities office, 413 N State St., Ukiah.
                   
Timed items are as follows:

3 p.m.: Call to order, roll call, introductions, approval of agenda.
3:05 p.m.: Public input.
3:10 p.m.: Consent agenda.
3:15 p.m.: EDFC DPO presentation.
3:30 p.m.: HSCDP child and family outcomes.
3:50 p.m.: HSCDP school readiness goals.
4 p.m.: HSCDP revised recruitment plan.
4:05 p.m.: HSCDP governance screener.
4:10 p.m.: Executive director evaluation process update.
4:15 p.m.: July financials.
4:25 p.m.: New board member training.
4:30 p.m.: Executive director's report.
4:40 p.m.: Fiscal sponsorships.
4:50 p.m.: Review schedule time for board meetings.
5 p.m.: Brief reports and announcements.
5:05 p.m.: Parking lot (presentation of topics for consideration/future agenda item).
5:10 p.m.: Adjourn to closed session, if required.

For information, or if you need disability modification or accommodation in order to participate in this meeting, please contact the NCO executive assistant 48 hours before the meeting at 707-467-3210.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Housing and Business Loan Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, August 25.

The committee will meet at 10 a.m. in the back conference room at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.

Agenda items include approval of the July 22 meeting minutes; comment from staff, consultant and committee members; and citizens' input.

Under business items, the committee will consider a request from Kellee and Jesse Bussard, who are seeking a $35,000 business assistance loan for the purchase of shoe inventory and to provide working capital for their recently opened store, “The Shoe Box.”

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – The Napa Valley community will come together to reflect on the one-year anniversary of the South Napa Earthquake on Aug. 24, at 3:20 p.m. in Veterans Memorial Park.

The event is being coordinated by the city of Napa, county of Napa, and the Napa Valley Unified School District.

The public is invited to attend the event that will commemorate the earthquake, highlight the progress of the community, and underscore the need for constant earthquake preparation.

Assemblyman Bill Dodd will join Congressman Mike Thompson, state Sen. Lois Wolk, Napa Mayor Jill Techel and others to address the audience.

The anniversary also coincides with milestones for a pair of bills co-authored by Senator Wolk and Assemblymember Dodd providing earthquake relief to impacted communities.

Senate Bill 35, which would provide tax relief to victims, passed the legislature and is awaiting Gov. Brown's signature.

Assembly Bill 18, which would defray the costs incurred by local governments as a result from the earthquake, will be voted on by the Senate Appropriations Committee on Aug. 27.

“We can all be proud of how our community came together after the earthquake,” said Dodd. “Both in the immediate aftermath and over the last year, we’ve rallied together and have really come a long way. Even now, one year after the South Napa earthquake, there is still more work to be done as there are still families and businesses struggling with the recovery process. This anniversary also provides an opportunity to highlight the critical need to prepare for the next earthquake, and I encourage everyone to take reasonable precautions.”

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. On Saturday, Aug. 22, the Time Bank of Thrive Lake County is hosting a special event with live music, food, bake sale, craft vendors and raffle.

The fun and festivities will be open to the general public from 5 to 7 p.m. outside Glebe Hall at St. Peter's Church, 4085 Main St., Kelseyville. All ages are welcome.
 
The new Lake County band "Curveball" will perform classic rock and dance tunes. Members of the band include David Howard on guitar and vocals, Nick Crowe on keyboard and vocals, and Milton "Brownie" Brown on electric violin, guitar and vocals. 
 
Prior to this special event, from 3 to 5 p.m., prospective and current time bank members can attend the monthly meet-up inside Glebe Hall.

The meet-up is way to find or provide assistance with needs such as child or pet care, help moving, help rebuilding or repairing, stress relief, socialization, and more. 

Information also will be provided about the time bank social capital fund, which is a good solution for those who need more than they can currently offer. Earn two hOurs for attending the meet-up and one hOur for each new guest you bring.

Time bankers exchange time instead of money for services. Membership is open to Lake County residents, businesses or organizations. You can also drop by the time bank office at 307 N. Main St., Lakeport on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information, visit http://timebanklakeco.org , email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 707-413-0220.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lake County Special Olympics is planning an organization meeting on Saturday, Aug. 29.

The meeting will take place at 11 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors' chambers, located on the first floor of the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes, Lakeport.

They will review this past year's budget and plan for the upcoming budget year, and will discuss any needed fundraising opportunities.

Also on the agenda is a review of the sports in which local athletes will compete.

The group hopes to add soccer this fall and bocce ball next spring as a supplement to the track and field program.

Special Olympics also is seeking volunteer coaches and facilities.

For more information call 707-245-6116.