MIDDLETOWN, Calif. The Middletown Luncheon Club will hold an informational lunch at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 17.

The lunch will take place at the Middletown Senior Center, 21256 Washington St., behind the new park.

All ages are welcome and lunch is only $5 per person.

The speaker this month is Mark Rudiger, the owner of Lake County Websites and Computer Repair here in Middletown.

Rudiger's presentation is entitled “To Click or Not To Click: Safety on the Internet.”

You will go home better prepared to do battle in your continuing love/hate relationship with your computer and the worldwide Web.

Rudiger has more than 20 years of experience fixing computers, setting up networks, building Web sites and the like. He gives workshops on a variety of computer topics. His work is highly respected in the community.

The senior center will be preparing a delicious, healthy meal of Chicken Cacciatore, green beans and cottage cheese with fruit. Dessert and beverages are included. 

The serving group for the Sept. 17 Middletown Luncheon Club is the Coyote Valley Elementary School sixth grade science camp. Each year the elementary schools raise funds to send all of their sixth graders on a week-long camp.

Space is limited for lunch. Please make your reservation by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling the Middletown Senior Center at 707-987-3113; specify that you are with the luncheon club.

Visitors may also come to hear the speaker for free without buying lunch.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Redbud Audubon Society will begin its new program year with a documentary film that tells the inspiring story of four huge environmental victories for open space in Northern California – the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the Point Reyes National Seashore, the Marin Agricultural Land Trust, and the defeat of the proposed Marincello city of 30,000 people adjacent to Bolinas lagoon.

The program will be presented on Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Glebe Social Hall, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 4085 Main St. Kelseyville, starting at 7 p.m. with refreshments.

The documentary uses personal recollections from noted environmental pioneers, archival footage, period stills and breathtaking location shots to tell its stories.

Narrated by actress Frances McDermott, the film features such well known leaders as Huey Johnson, Dr. Edgar Wayburn, Amy Meyer, Stuart Udall, Peter Behr, Phyllis Faber and Gary Giacomini, among many others.

The San Francisco Examiner commented about the film, “Along the way [to these victories] there were threats, family rifts, political debate, creative maneuvering, and good old-fashioned people power. It’s hard to imagine such achievements today, in part because of the cost. Thank goodness, these particular battles won’t have to be fought again.”

Bay Nature magazine said, “It’s rare that we stop and think how these open spaces came to be. This inspiring story about citizen action and community organizing showcases the efforts of the prominent Bay Area residents who helped set the precedent for protecting open space and shaped the environmental movement of today.”

“Join the Redbud Audubon Society for an evening that will remind you of the precious gifts of nature we enjoy in Northern California. As Redbud begins a new program year, this film will inspire and energize you for the continuing work to be done by Lake County environmental organizations to protect and preserve the critical open spaces and habitats in our own communities,” said Redbud Audubon Society President Roberta Lyons.

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 Gravel Plant Road through Friday, Sept. 12. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. LC#M20CA
 
MENDOCINO COUNTY
 
Highway 1

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance at various locations from the Mendocino/Sonoma County line to Elk. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
 
– PG&E has been issued a Caltrans encroachment permit for tree work from just north of Pirates Drive to just south of Cameron Road through Friday, Sept. 12. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
 
– AT&T has been issued a Caltrans encroachment permit for utility work near Little River Airport Road through Friday, Sept. 12. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
 
– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Hales Grove to the South Fork Eel River Bridge through Friday, Sept. 12. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-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.
 
– Northern Aggregates Inc. of Willits has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit to add turn lanes just south of Black Bart Drive. A shoulder closure will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.
 
– Highway construction 1.0 mile south of the Haehl Overhead Bridge to the Haehl Overhead Bridge will continue. A shoulder closure will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.
 
– Highway construction from 0.8 to miles south of the North Willits Railroad Crossing to Reynolds Highway will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
 
– Pavement repairs from the Mignon "Minnie" Stoddard Lilley Memorial Bridge to Piercy will continue. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.
 
Highway 128

– Culvert rehabilitation at various locations from Mote Bloyd Road to the Mendocino/Sonoma County line will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
 
– Pavement repairs from Philo School Road to Road 150B will begin Wednesday, Sept. 10. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
 
– The Mendocino County Fair and Apple Show has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to provide traffic control on Sunday, Sept. 14. One-way traffic control will be in effect from noon to 2 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
 
Route 253 (7.4/10.4) – Culvert rehabilitation at various locations from 5.9 miles to 2.9 mile south of Butler Ranch will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Kelseyville Presbyterian Church is holding its annual rummage sale on Friday, Oct. 3, and Saturday, Oct. 4.

The sale takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days at the church, located at 5340 Third St.

There will be lots of treasures gathered from the community, including household goods, electronics, toys, clothing and the ever-popular Granny's Attic.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake and the Lake County Office of Education are hosting Clear Lake Super Hero Day on Sunday, Sept. 14.

The free event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at at Clearlake’s Austin Park, 14077 Lakeshore Drive.

The entire family is invited to this fun-filled, free event featuring a rock climbing wall, water slide, bungee run, bouncy houses and much more.

Booths featuring community organizations will be on hand to share information about their services, while providing activities for children. 

Join in the fun with pickup basketball games, skate park competition and Glory Days flag football.

DJ Ken Steely is providing great music and fun games for the children.

Cactus Grill and Sammi's Sandwich Shop will be serving free food, while supplies last. 

Be sure to come by The Hub, Konocti Wellness Center and The Hero Project booths. These booths represent new programs that are being offered in the community to help bring awareness to health care access and educational needs. 

The Hub offers a one stop shop for community resources, including – but not limited to – information and referrals to medical and dental services, transportation services, food, clothing and housing information; counseling services for youth and families; parenting support and education; information and assistance with new health insurance options through the Affordable Care Act.

Konocti's Wellness Center is a collaboration between St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake and Konocti Unified School District to provide easy accessible health care for the students in the district.

The Hero Project is a new educational initiative that encourages parent engagement by helping parents improve their parenting skills and recognize that they are their child’s first and most important teacher.

While at the event sign up for The Hero Project and receive a free backpack and a raffle ticket. 

For more information contact Bruno Sabatier at 707-695-0834 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The Middletown Area Town Hall (MATH) group will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11.

The meeting will take place in the activity room at the Middletown Community Center, 21256 Washington St.

The public is invited to attend.

Agenda items include presentations on Measure P and Measure O, both relating to marijuana; rezoning the Browning property from agriculture to rural residential; resurfacing Big Canyon Road; and the chili cookoff.

MATH meetings are subject to videotaping. Meeting proceedings may be available for viewing on public access television and/or the Internet.

MATH – established by resolution of the Lake County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 12, 2006 – is a municipal advisory council serving the residents of Anderson Springs, Cobb, Coyote Valley (including Hidden Valley Lake), Long Valley and Middletown.

The group’s current board of directors include Chairman Fletcher Thornton, Vice Chair Claude Brown, Secretary Ken Gonzales, and members Laura Helton and Mike Tabacci.