LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Each year Soroptimist clubs around the country honor young women between the ages of 14 and 17 who donate their time and energy to causes that make the community and world a better place.

These individuals do such things as work to end discrimination and poverty, assist women and children who are victims of domestic violence, and mentor young girls.

The award program is named after Violet Richardson, president of the first Soroptimist club in 1921.

Richardson believed in personal responsibility and the motto, “It's what you do that counts.”

She lived her life accordingly, as an active member in her community who was committed to creating opportunities for girls and young women.

Soroptimist established the award to honor the memory of this unique woman and her dedication to volunteer action.

The Violet Richardson Award program begins at the local level Soroptimist Club level, where the recipient receives a certificate and a cash award, club level winners then become eligible for several other awards at the region level.

Applications are due Dec. 1.

To obtain an application contact Violet Richardson Award Chair Brenda Crandall at 707-995-1042. Requests for applications or information fliers should be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

For more information contact President Wanda Harris at 707-987-9027 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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 20

– AT&T of Sacramento has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility repairs at Island Drive on Friday, Nov. 15. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

Highway 53

– Highway widening and rehabilitation from 40th Avenue to the junction of Routes 20/53 will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Teichert Construction of Davis.

Highway 175

– AT&T of Santa Rosa has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility repairs from the Cobb Post Office to Anderson Springs Road beginning Monday, Nov. 18. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– 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.

– 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.

Highway 128

– PG&E of Eureka has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for tree trimming from 0.5 mile east of Monte Bloyd Road to 0.6 mile west of Philo beginning Monday, Nov. 18. 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.

Highway 271

– PG&E of Eureka has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for tree trimming from Cummings to the Humboldt/Mendocino County line beginning Monday, Nov. 18. 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.

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).

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – “Earth Wise” on KPFZ 88.1 FM will host author Julie McIntyre on Friday, Nov. 15.

The show will take place from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

McIntyre is author of “Sex and the Intelligence of the Heart.”

The interview will discuss topics including nature, intimacy and sexual energy.

Listeners can call in at 707-263-3435.

The show also will be streamed at www.kpfz.org .

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Public Service’s Director Caroline Chavez announced that the Eastlake Landfill and the Lakeport Public Services office will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, for the Thanksgiving Day holiday.

Lake County Waste Solutions' transfer station at 230 Soda Bay Road in Lakeport will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and reopen on Friday, Nov. 29.

Residential and commercial collection for those two days will occur one day after your normal pick up day.

Normal collection schedules will resume the week following the holiday.

Lake County Waste Solutions' transfer station will reopen on Friday, Nov. 29, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The landfill will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 30, and the Public Services office will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2.

Normal operating hours at the landfill are 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The Public Services office is normally open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If you have any questions regarding this subject or any of the solid waste issues in Lake County, please call 707-262-1760.

LUCERNE, Calif. – The Lucerne Alpine Senior Center is hosting a free Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28.

The meal will take place from noon to 4 p.m. at the center, 3985 Country Club Drive.

Everyone is welcome.

It is a full holiday meal with all the trimmings, beverages and desert. Families are welcome. Individuals, groups, and couples will be seated for this delicious meal.

The free Thanksgiving dinner can use donations of food. Rolls, pies, whip cream, butter, brown sugar, spices, potatoes and turkeys are being accepted at Lucerne Alpine Senior Center, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, through Nov. 25. Call 707-274-8779 to make arrangements to drop donated food items at other times.

Last year the center fed 301 people Thanksgiving dinner. This year it is anticipated that up to 500 individuals may attend. All donations are appreciated and cash is accepted for shopping expenses.

Want to help? Volunteers also are needed. Food preparation will start at 6 a.m., so helpers and cooks are arriving from that time through 10 a.m. Plan to work until 1 p.m. Servers need to arrive by 10 a.m. Dishwashers are needed all day and clean up will start at 3 p.m.

Anyone wishing to play music, sing or do readings is also welcome all day. Please call 707-274-8779 if possible to be put on the volunteer list, but feel free to come and help even if you haven’t notified anyone.

If you want an excellent Thanksgiving dining experience with food lovingly donated and prepared, come to the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center on Nov. 28 between noon and 4 p.m.

If you want to help feed people, feel free to donate food or cash. If you want to have a great experience serving people on Thanksgiving, come and help.

For more information call Lucerne Alpine Senior Center at 707-274-8779.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 88 of Lake County, will meet on Saturday, Nov. 23.

The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. at the Konocti Bay Sailing Club building located at Braito's Marina.

The meeting is open to anyone 17 years or older who would be interested in joining America's Volunteer Life Savers.

For additional information, call 707-279-2414.