MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Gibson Museum volunteers are on a roll, collecting impressive donations to support this year’s major fundraising effort.

The effort is focused on a first anniversary gala May 3 at the Twin Pine Event Center.
 
A stunning pair of Adirondack chairs, crafted of used wine barrels by Middletown High School’s Ag class, will headline prizes for a wine raffle. Runners-up will win a small table, or a lazy Susan, or a serving tray, all crafted from wine barrels.

After-dinner entertainment will find local talent enacting snippets of local history, mostly for laughs, accompanied by innovative music by local musicians. Players are divulging little, but are delighted by rehearsals.

A slide show, wall hangings and table decorations will fill the afternoon with a generous sampling of the museum’s collection of historical Lake County photos.

Party-goers’ fun also includes a version of an old-fashioned bean bag toss. For each “bullseye,” the player will receive a raffle ticket that can be deposited for a chance at a bevy of prizes – headlined by a round of golf for four with a professional coach, donated by Hidden Valley Lake, and the opportunity to get married in the oldest building in Lake County, donated by the Stone House Historical Society.

Further prizes will be announced as they are confirmed.

A silent auction will offer an acclaimed watercolor by local artist Linda Moran of Hidden Valley Lake.

For those who cannot attend the gala, their tickets in Gibson’s 50/25/25 raffle will gain them a chance to win cash – one-quarter of the dollar value of total sales. Volunteers are aiming to top the record of another local organization that recently sold $6,000 worth of tickets in a comparable raffle.

Dinner will be catered by Twin Pine, offering salad, choice of two entrees, dessert and non-alcoholic beverages. Music from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s will encourage dancing.

Tickets to the gala are on sale in Middletown at the Gibson Museum, Middletown Florist, 2 Women Traders and the Jazzercise studio; at the Mountain High Coffee Shops in Hidden Valley Lake and in Cobb; at Ely Stage Stop on Soda Bay Road in Kelseyville, and online at www.thegibsonmuseum.com .

The recommended donation is $30 per person. Locals businesses are reserving tables of 10 for $275.

Tickets for the 50/25/25 raffle are being sold by local high school groups.

Gibson Museum opened May 3, 2014, in the historic building that from 1930 to 2014 housed Middletown’s Gibson Library.

Funding for the building was donated by Chauncey W. Gibson, who owned the Castle Springs Resort.

The Middletown Luncheon Club spearheaded a community drive to fund the purchase of a lot for the library at Calistoga and Callayomi streets.

For further information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 707-295-7174 or 707-987-2349.

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Jazzercise instructors and customers raised $81,355 for Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area by staging a half-time performance for the Golden State Warriors on March 21.

According to Jazzercise instructor Stephanie Diehl, Make-A-Wish will use the donations to grant 10 magical wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Held at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, the event drew 275 participants.

“I am so proud of everyone who participated in raising funds for such a worthy cause,” said Peggy Waide, district manager, Jazzercise Inc. “This event is always so much fun. It’s special because all the participants have fun performing at the game while doing something worthwhile for the community.”

Over the years, Jazzercise instructors have raised more than $28 million for a wide range of charities through community events including special large-scale workout classes, performances at major sporting events and local benefits.

Jazzercise in Lake County is located at 15642 Armstrong St. in Middletown.

For a class schedule or if you are interested in becoming a Jazzercise instructor, go to www.jazzercise.com or call 707-260-2900.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – It’s time again to dig out your art supplies and wave the olive branch or simply create a stunning poster for the 2015 Kelseyville Olive Festival Poster Contest.

Poster themes should reflect Kelseyville and the olive industry.

Prizes will be awarded in three categories: under the age of 12, ages 12 to 18 and over 18.

In addition, a grand prize winning entry will be chosen to be used as 2016’s Kelseyville Olive Festival poster.

In the under 12 category the grand prizes will be a $50 savings bond from Westamerica Bank, a $50 gift certificate to the Lakeside Family Fun & Event Center in Lakeport and art supplies.

In the 12 to 18 category the grand prizes will be gift certificates to Bruno’s ShopSmart, Kelseyville Pizza, Brick Oven Pizza, Tutti Frutti and art supplies.

For the 18 and older category the prizes are a one night stay at the Lakeport English Inn and a three course dinner for two at the Saw Shop.

To be eligible, all entries must be submitted on paper with minimum dimension of 8.5 inches by 11 inches and no larger than 11 inches by 17 inches, and include the entrant’s name, age and phone number printed legibly on the back. All printable media will be accepted.

Please deliver entries to Lake Family Resource Center, 5350 Main St., Kelseyville, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on weekends deliver to Rosa d’Oro Vineyards tasting room located at 3915 Main St. in Kelseyville.

The contest deadline is 5 p.m. April 13.

Entries will be on display at the Westamerica Bank in Kelseyville from April 15 through April 22 and again on display at the festival on April 26 at Chacewater Winery and Olive Mill, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For additional information, please contact Lake Family Resource Center at 707-279-0563.

NORTH COAST, Calif. – 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 20

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Long Valley Road to New Long Valley Road. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 29
 
– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance near Wardlaw Street beginning Monday, March 30. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
 
MENDOCINO COUNTY
 
Highway 1

– PG&E has been issued a Caltrans encroachment permit for tree trimming from 0.8 mile south of Iverson Road to 0.3 mile north of Stonebord Road through Friday, March 27. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
 
– PG&E has been issued a Caltrans encroachment permit for utility repairs 0.5 mile south of Happy Lane on Tuesday, March 31. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to noon. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
 
– PG&E has been issued a Caltrans encroachment permit for utility repairs 0.9 mile north of Abalobadiah Creek Wednesday, April 1. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
 
– Highway repairs from Ocean Meadows Circle to Westport will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
 
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.
 
– Pavement repairs from Reeves Canyon Road to Ridgewood Ranch Road will continue. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.
 
– PG&E has been issued a Caltrans encroachment permit for utility repairs near Commercial Street beginning Friday, March 27. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.
 
– PG&E has been issued a Caltrans encroachment permit for utility repairs 0.6 mile south of Steele Lane on Tuesday, March 31. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. 
 
Highway 162

– PG&E has been issued a Caltrans encroachment permit for utility repairs 0.4 mile south of Poonkiny on Wednesday, April 1. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
 
Highway 222

– PG&E has been issued a Caltrans encroachment permit for utility repairs near Talmage Court on Wednesday, April 1. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 271
 
– PG&E has been issued a Caltrans encroachment permit for utility repairs near the Caltrans Leggett Maintenance yard through Friday, March 27. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

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.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Kelseyville United Methodist Church Thrift Shop is hosting a 25-cent sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, March 30.

The Thrift Shop is located at 5250 First St. off Main Street, behind the Kelseyville Methodist Church.

“This is the place to do your shopping,” said thrift shop contact Dorothy Braun.

All Kelseyville United Methodist Thrift Shop proceeds support programs and services in Kelseyville since 1962.

Donations are accepted on Monday and Wednesday mornings.

United Methodists practice “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors,” led by Christ Jesus.

For more information, call 707-279-4664.

SACRAMENTO – On Tuesday state Sen. Mike McGuire proudly recognized Molly Murphy MacGregor – a remarkable woman who has arguably done more for women’s history than anyone else in our nation – in honor of the 35th anniversary of Women’s History Month.

“Molly MacGregor is a phenomenal woman who has a passion and enthusiasm for women’s history that is unmatched. MacGregor led the charge for our state and nation to acknowledge March as Women’s History Month and it was my pleasure to introduce her to our State Senate today,” Sen. McGuire said.

Molly Murphy MacGregor was raised to believe in fairness and equality, but when she entered the workforce, she was paid less and treated differently than the men she worked with.

She has spent her life educating others about the incredible work women before her have accomplished and believes that recognizing women’s history is critical to giving young women the confidence and strength to be brave and bold in their lives.

“I am humbled by this recognition today and have always felt honored to be able to do the work we do on behalf of women,” MacGregor said. “Our history is our strength and every generation becomes stronger by learning how others have paved the way.”

In March of 1978, MacGregor convinced Sonoma County schools to proclaim the first Women’s History Week.

She helped women around the country urge their governors to declare Women’s History Week and in 1980, she received a phone call from President Jimmy Carter, who proclaimed the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week.

The National Women’s History Project, which MacGregor and four others formed in 1980, has continued for 35 years to broadcast women’s historical achievements. The national non-profit still operates out MacGregor’s Santa Rosa home.

“Molly’s groundbreaking work has changed the way history is taught across the nation, and she has had a profound impact on all of our lives,” Sen. McGuire said.