NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Join the American Red Cross of the California Northwest in honoring heroes from Lake, Mendocino, Napa, and Sonoma counties at the 12th annual Heroes Breakfast on Thursday, April 30, at the Doubletree Hotel in Rohnert Park.

This inspiring morning is a chance to recognize community members for acts of courage and selflessness in service to others.

The 2015 California Northwest Red Cross Real Hero Award recipients will be selected next week by a committee of local community leaders based on the degree to which their acts of heroism uphold the values of the American Red Cross and leave a lasting and positive impact on the residents of Lake, Mendocino, Napa and Sonoma counties.

The annual Red Cross California Northwest Real Heroes Breakfast recognizes acts of heroism by local residents and pays tribute to those who have performed lifesaving deeds while supporting the lifesaving programs and emergency services provided by your local Red Cross Chapter.

Visit www.redcross.org/CNWHeroes for more details on each of the 2015 Hero Award categories, how to purchase tickets and how to become a sponsor.

HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE, Calif. – At the Monday, March 9, meeting of the Hidden Valley Lake Garden Club, there will be a presentation by Gabriele O’Neill, a Master Gardener and member of the UC Cooperative Extension Lake County Master Gardeners. 

She will talk about the UC Master Gardener Program and how it differs from a garden club. 

O'Neill also will share her experience of growing mostly vegetables, fruit trees and some drought tolerant ornamentals, while also encouraging the many precious natives in her area.

Meetings of the Hidden Valley Lake Garden Club are free and open to the public on the second Monday of each month.

They are held in the Activities Room of the Administration Building of the HVL Association, 18174 Hidden Valley Road.

A social gathering with refreshments begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by a business meeting and program at 10 a.m.

For further information, contact President Cheryl Crawford at 707-987-8254 or e-mail her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake Redevelopment Oversight Board scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 5, has been canceled.

The next regularly scheduled meeting will take place in early March.

For additional information, contact the Clearlake City Clerk's Office at 707-994-8201, Extension 106.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The oversight board for the former Lakeport Redevelopment Agency will hold a meeting on Friday, Feb. 6.

The board will meet at 10 a.m. in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.

Agenda items include approval of the minutes from the Sept. 26 meeting, and approval of the administrative budget for the Lakeport Redevelopment Successor Agency for the fiscal year 2015-16

Also on the agenda, the board will approve the recognized obligation payment schedule covering the period July 1, 2015, through Dec. 31, 2015, and adopt the associated resolution.

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LOWER LAKE, Calif. – The Lake County Diamonds All-Star Cheerleaders will hold a fundraiser pizza feed on Wednesday, March 11.

The all-you-can-eat dinner will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at DJ's Pizza, 16135 Main St. in Lower Lake.

Tickets are $8 per person and can be purchased at the door.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The SPCA of Clear Lake says there has never been a better time to bring a little bit of love into your life.

During the month of February, all kitten and cat adoption fees have been reduced to $40.

Do you have a soft spot in your heart for small dogs or puppies? Their adoption fees also have been reduced.

Dogs under 40 pounds, as well as puppies, are now just $75. This includes first shots and spay/neuter.

Other great things are happening at the SPCA of Clear Lake as well.

The organization's wonderful staff has been reaching out to others within the community, and beyond, to better serve the animals and those who adopt them. 

Now when you adopt an animal from the SPCA, you also will be entitled to a free exam within one week of adoption at the following veterinary clinics: Animal Hospital of Lake County (Clearlake), Clearlake Veterinary Clinic (Clearlake), Main Street Veterinary Clinic (Lakeport) and Wasson Memorial Veterinary Clinic (Lakeport).

The SPCA would like to thank these great organizations for agreeing to partner with us to help the animals, as well as their new pet guardians.

The kennels continue to be near or at capacity at the SPCA and our staff is always looking for ways to get the animals in their care into homes just a bit sooner.

To that end, staff recently reached out to other rescue organizations in the surrounding areas for assistance.

To date, the following organizations have agreed to assist in getting the animals placed: Marin Humane Society, Wine Country Animal Lovers, Mendocino Coast Humane Society, Sequoia Humane Society and Pet's Lifeline.

If you would like to adopt one of the adorable animals at the SPCA of Clear Lake, volunteer, or make a donation, the staff at the SPCA would love to hear from you.

The SPCA is open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Don’t forget that the SPCA is also your place to go for low cost spay or neuter, as well as vaccinations. Contact the friendly staff regarding dates and times.

The SPCA of Clear Lake is located at 8025 Highway 29 in Kelseyville.

Have a question? Please give us a call at 707-279-1400.

Brenda Crandall is the public information officer for the SPCA of Clear Lake.