KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The next HazMobile event will be held Friday, Dec. 19, and Saturday, Dec. 20, at Kelseyville Lumber, 3555 N. Main St. in Kelseyville.

Hours will be from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Households can bring up to 15 gallons of toxic items free of charge.

Fees will be charged for amounts over 15 gallons.

Items that are accepted include paint, solvents, fuels, five-gallon propane tanks, pool chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, batteries, fluorescent light tubes (up to 60 linear feet), and other toxic materials that cannot be put in the trash.

Items that cannot be accepted include televisions, computer monitors, ammunition, explosives, radioactive materials or infectious wastes.

To learn how and where to properly dispose these items, please visit www.recycling.co.lake.ca.us or contact the Recycling Hotline at 707-263-1980.

HazMobile services are provided to residential households by the Integrated Waste Management Division of the Lake County Public Services Department and the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).

Businesses also are welcome to use this convenient service to properly dispose of hazardous waste and protect our environment, however, businesses must pay for this taxpayer-funded service and first make an appointment.

Business appointments can be made by calling the Mendocino County Solid Waste Authority, the contracted agency that provides this service in Lake County at 707-468-9786.

Free recycling options for residents and businesses:

Recycled paint is available to both residents and businesses at Lake County Waste Solutions on first-come, first-served basis in five gallon containers. Colors include tan, brown, gray and pink.

Used cooking oil can be dropped-off by businesses and residents, which will be recycled into BioDiesel by Yokayo BioFuels. Drop-off at Lake County Waste Solutions, South Lake Refuse & Recycling Center, and the Northshore Fire Protection District station at 6257 Seventh Ave. in Lucerne.

Used motor oil can be dropped-off by residents for recycling year round at a number of sites in the county. Visit www.recycling.co.lake.ca.us for locations.

Electronics (E-waste) can be dropped-off at Lake County Waste Solutions, South Lake Refuse & Recycling Center, and monthly at the Goodwill E-Waste collection held in Lakeport.

Lake County Waste Solutions
230 Soda Bay Road, Lakeport
888-718-4888 or 707-234-6400
Monday – Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
www.candswaste.com 

South Lake Refuse & Recycling Center
16015 Davis Street, Clearlake
Open daily 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
707-994-8614
www.southlakerefuse.com

The HazMobile program is subsidized by the Lake County Public Services Department, Integrated Waste Management Division and CalRecycle as a public service to Lake County residents.

For more information about recycling, reusing, and reducing, please visit www.recycling.co.lake.ca.us or call the Recycling Hotline at 707-263-1980.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Hospice Services of Lake County has received a generous donation of $1,500 from Westamerica Bank to support community bereavement programs in Lake County.

The check was presented by Sinda Knight, financial sales officer, and Lisa Kline, regional vice president, to Anja Koot, executive director of Hospice Services of Lake County.

An integral part of the Hospice Services of Lake County mission is to offer grief support groups to people in the community to help them cope with the loss of loved ones.

In addition to eight week support groups for adults, Hospice Services of Lake County also facilitates specialized grief groups in schools for children who are grieving for a family member or a loved one.

Because of the generous support of businesses like Westamerica Bank, Hospice Services of Lake County is able to provide these services free of charge.

For more information about Hospice Services of Lake County, call 707-263-6222.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Democratic Central Committee will meet Thursday, Dec. 4.

The group will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Lakeport Senior Activity Center's conference room at 527 Konocti Ave. in Lakeport.

They will be planning for the new year, electing officers and delegates for the 2015-16 election cycle.
 
The agenda for the Dec. 4 meeting includes reports from representatives for Congressmen Mike Thompson and John Garamendi, Assemblyman Bill Dodd and State Senator Mike McGuire, as well as reports from the Stonewall Democratic Club Chair Essie Coons and representative from the Lake County Democratic Club Paula Mune.
 
Meetings are open to the public and committee membership is open to all registered Democrats.
 
The Lake County Democratic Central Committee is the official governing body of the Democratic Party in Lake County.
 
For more information about the Democratic Party in Lake County visit www.lakecountydemocrats.org or www.facebook.com/LakeCountyDemocrats .
 
Contact the Democratic Party of Lake County at 707-533-4885 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

LAKEPORT, Calif. – A fundraiser dinner to benefit Lakeport Elementary School will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 16.

The annual spaghetti feed, silent auction and bake sale will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Terrace Middle School gym, 250 Lange St.

Following the spaghetti feed and back sale guests are encouraged to proceed to the MAC where the winter concert will be held starting at 7:30 p.m.

All funds generated from the event go back into the school, so not only are you supporting your community but you will have a great night of food, fun and entertainment.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Sons of Norway Vikings of Lake Lodge will hold its Scandinavian Christmas Open House on Saturday, Dec. 13.

The open house will take place from noon to 2 p.m. in the Galilee Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 8860 Soda Bay Road.

The annual celebration will include the Santa Lucia pageant, traditional Scandinavian Christmas carols and foods, and specialty items for sale.

For more information call lodge President Carl Ingvoldstad at 707-987-2404.

Visit the lodge Web site at www.vikingsoflakelodge.org .

LAKE BERRYESSA, Calif. – Hike to the summit of Berryessa Peak with the people who built the trail.

Meet at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Pope Creek Bridge parking lot in Napa on the corner of Pope Canyon Road and Knoxville Road.

With its unparalleled views of Lake Berryessa and 3,500-feet elevation gain, this challenging hike is sure to take your breath away.

Get to know your wild backyard during Tuleyome’s free guided hikes.

The group's experienced trail guides are there to lead the way as well as answer any questions you may have about the area.

Overall, the trail is a strenuous 14.5 miles and will take most of the day.

Please RVSP to Program Coordinator Jordan Power at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Tuleyome’s Home Place Adventure program believes everyone deserves access to the outdoors.

Tuleyome is a conservation nonprofit based in Woodland committed to protecting the wild and agricultural heritage of our region. While all hikes are free and open to the public, donations are gratefully accepted.

For more information and event details, visit www.tuleyome.org and check out our upcoming events.