KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Sons of Norway Vikings of Lake Lodge No. 6-166 will hold its Danish Day  heritage and culture event on Sunday, Feb. 15.

The group will meet beginning at 1 p.m. at the Galilee Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 8860 Soda Bay Road in Kelseyville.

They will serve a Danish lunch included Frikadellar (meatcakes), Rødkal (red cabbage), gulrøtter (carrots), brød (bread) and og Småkaker (dessert).

The cultural program will be on “Hjemkomst” – or “homecoming” – a fascinating story of a Norwegian’s determination and his family’s effort to fulfill his dream.

The afternoon events include fellowship, interesting programs, a quick Norwegian language lesson and, occasionally, some dancing.

Cost of the meal will be $5 per person.

Visit the lodge's Web site at http://www.vikingsoflakelodge.org/ .

EMERYVILLE, Calif. – Natural calamities may strike at any moment. They are often unannounced, and preparation in advance can help increase your chances of survival as well as how quickly you and your family can recover.

“Working with AAA members who have experienced disasters, we know how important it is to prepare. This is a great time to be remember to check the batteries in your flashlights, go over your family emergency plan, and to make sure you have adequate insurance coverage,” said Cynthia Harris, AAA Northern California, Nevada and Utah spokesperson.

Disaster preparedness tips

– Keep emergency and first aid kits in your home. These should include a battery-powered or hand-cranked radio, extra batteries, a flashlight, a can opener, needed medicines or prescriptions, and a three-day supply of nonperishable food and water (one gallon per person, per day).
– Keep similar supplies in your car for an emergency, as well as flares, comfortable shoes, and a backpack in case you have to search for help on foot.
– Prepare a family emergency plan that outlines what each family will do, how they will get to a safe place, and how they will get in touch with each other.
– Identify an out-of-the-area contact for everyone to call in case local communications are disrupted.
– Don’t forget your pet(s). Make sure you have supplies for them. Consider microchipping your dog and/or cat so if you’re separated they can be easily identified.
– Have cash and copies of your most important papers (ID, insurance documents) handy in case you need to evacuate quickly.
– Create a home inventory of all the possessions you would want your insurance company to replace, if lost, and put copies in safe places. A home inventory includes taking video or photos of all those possessions and pulling together copies of sales receipts and other documentation. Safe and easily accessible places to store copies of the inventory include online, with friends or family, or in a safe deposit box.
– Take CPR and first aid training from your local chapter of the American Red Cross, fire department or similar organization. The knowledge you gain could help save the life of a family member or a neighbor injured during a disaster.

To make sure your AAA home insurance is up to date or to get a quote on a policy, call 800-922-8228 and speak to a AAA insurance representative.

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 Ogden Road to Paradise Cove through Friday, Jan. 30. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY
 
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.
 
– Emergency slide debris removal from 0.5 to 0.3 miles south of the Haehl Overhead Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.
 
– Highway construction from Casteel Lane to the north Willits railroad crossing will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
 
Caltrans wishes to advise 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. (Bold type denotes a change from the previous bulletin.)

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Forest Service announced availability of final planning directives, a key set of agency guidance documents that directs land managers’ implementation of the 2012 planning rule.

A product of significant public input, this new framework guides development of land management plans that ensure sustainable ecosystems and promote vibrant communities.

Public input into both the proposed planning directives and 2012 planning rule played a critical role in helping the agency design an approach to planning that is adaptive and effective.

The agency sought public comment on proposed planning directives in February 2013.

More than 16,000 comments representing diverse communities and interests from across the country shaped the final planning directives.

In addition to the public comments, detailed recommendations from the Federal Advisory Committee (FACA Committee) formed by the Secretary of Agriculture are reflected in the directives.

“I extend my gratitude to the FACA Committee, whose input and recommendations are strongly reflected in the final planning directives,” said Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell. “I also thank the many thousands of citizens who provided comment and are working locally with Forests to implement the 2012 Planning Rule. This was a true collaborative endeavor.”

Forest Service land management plans guide management activities on the 154 national forests and 20 grasslands in the National Forest System.

The 2012 Planning Rule provides a collaborative and science-based framework for creating land management plans which will support ecological sustainability and contribute to rural economies.

There are 19 national forests that have begun to revise their land management plans under the 2012 Planning Rule.

The agency has considered and incorporated feedback from these forests based on their recent experiences with the plan revision process.

The final Planning Directives, along with background information, can be accessed at http://www.fs.usda.gov/planningrule , at any regional Forest Service office or by calling 202-205-1449. A Notice of Availability will be published in the Federal Register next week.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Children’s Museum of Art and Science (CMAS) in conjunction with Redbud Library, will present a workshop with Lego Robots and WeDo Robots from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 7.

Billy Gear from CMAS will present the free program for children from second through fifth grades at Redbud Library, 14785 Burns Valley Road in Clearlake.

Parents must accompany their children for the workshop.

For more information contact the library at 707-994-5115.

The Lake County Library is on the Internet at http://library.co.lake.ca.us and Facebook at www.Facebook.com/LakeCountyLibrary .

Details about CMAS programs are posted on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Childrens-Museum-of-Art-and-Science-CMAS/127084857360758 .

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The third annual East/South Lake Father-Daughter Dance will be held at the Clearlake Masonic Lodge on Sunday, Feb. 15.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for pictures, with the fun and dancing beginning at 7 p.m. and continuing until 9 p.m.

The dance is hosted annually on the Sunday before President’s Day by the Clearlake Callayomi Masonic Lodge No. 183 as a community service event.

Tickets include a longstem carnation for each young lady, a photo with their date, lots of fun dancing, a complimentary raffle ticket, and cookies and punch will be served.

Music includes the “Chicken Dance” and the “Hokey Pokey,” along with current pop favorites that are “age appropriate” as noted by Glenn Mueller, the event DJ and master of ceremonies. The dances are best suited for girls from ages 3 to 18.

Photos will be taken by Pegasys Productions - Kelseyville. A complimentary 5-inch by 7-inch color photo will be printed at the event, and photos will be uploaded to the Facebook page for free downloads.

Dates can be fathers, step-dads, grandfathers, uncles, family friends, brothers, or anyone that will act as a date for the evening.

The purpose of this dance is to provide a positive family-friendly fun event for the young ladies in our community.

Tickets are available at Lower Lake Coffee House and Clearlake Paper Supply, or by phone at 707-279-4415.

Tickets are $25 for a couple and $5 for each additional date (for those fortunate to have more than one young lady to bring to the dance). 

The dance hall is limited to 65 tickets and typically sells out before the event, so advance purchase is encouraged.

For more information call 707-279-4415.