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- Written by: Debbie White
CLEARLAKE, Calif. — Praises of Zion Church in Clearlake will host a huge yard sale on Saturday June 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There will be a variety of new and used items, something for everybody. Used clothing in great condition for $3 a bag. Items will be bargain priced to sell.
In addition to the church yard sale, there will be six additional vendors selling their items.
There will be food, drinks and baked goods for sale. Coffee and pastries are available for purchase in the morning.
Enjoy a barbecue pork ribs dinner for $20 to eat there or to take home. It includes three succulent large and tender ribs, beans, homemade macaroni salad, and bread. Smoked and prepared on the premises.
A raffle with many wonderful gifts for men, women and children will be available. You need not be present to win. All prizes will be distributed to the winners at the end of the day.
There is ample parking and a playground under the trees for the children to use while you shop. Everything will be covered with tents and pop-ups to reduce exposure to the sun and to keep attendees shaded. Enjoy live music while you shop.
This is a fundraiser for kitchen updates in the church so that they can offer more events to serve the community.
Praises of Zion currently serves the homeless on Fridays, has a Celebrate Recovery Program every Tuesday, and serves meals at church events and special days.
They would like to expand their services to the community by providing meals in times of crisis.
Praises of Zion is located at 3890 Emile Ave. (off Davis Street) in Clearlake.
Check out the Facebook page at Praises of Zion Baptist Church Clearlake or download the free app. Call 707-995-1319 for more information or to donate items.
Debbie White is administration assistant for Praises of Zion Baptist Church.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Westside Community Park Committee will meet on Wednesday, June 4, to discuss the latest park business.
The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the front conference room at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
On the agenda are items including park maintenance, updates on the horse park project and the dog park, donations and the North Cal Rally Cross, caretaker property cleanup and field rehabilitation.
The committee will next meet on July 2.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The E Center Women, Infants and Children Program has released its June appointment scheduling notice.
The nationwide, federally sponsored WIC nutrition program provides nutrition education, support and help with breastfeeding, community and healthcare referrals, and supplemental food benefits to eligible pregnant women, new moms, postpartum women, infants, and children under the age of 5.
WIC encourages enrollment of migrants and eligible women in the early months of pregnancy. Single fathers, foster parents and guardians of children under age five are also eligible to enroll their children.
The food packages include fruits, vegetables, eggs, cheese, milk, cereal, juice, whole grains, and beans or peanut butter, infant cereal, infant fruits and vegetables, and formula supplementation is available for infants.
WIC has generous income guidelines. For example, a family of four can have a yearly gross income of $57,720 or monthly income of up to $4,810 and still be eligible for the health benefits of the WIC program.
To enroll in the WIC program, schedule appointments, or for more information, call 707-263-5253 or 707-994-1151. WIC’s fax numbers are 707-263-4183 or 707-994-1152.
WIC families have the option to complete appointments in person or virtually, and can also complete nutrition classes online at www.wichealth.org. Bilingual staff and lunch-hour appointments are also available.
The June 2025 WIC Program clinic schedule:
Lakeport WIC office, 831 Bevins St.: Monday, June 16; Tuesday, June 3, 10, 17 and 24; Wednesday, June 4 (PM only), and 25, Friday, June 20. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Clearlake WIC office, 14085 - 4 Lakeshore Drive: Monday, June 9, and 23; Wednesday, June 18; Thursday, June 5, 12 and 26; Friday, June 27. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Middletown, at the First Baptist Church, 21244 State Highway 175: Friday, June 6. Hours are 9:15 to 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 to 3 p.m.
Lucerne, at the First Lutheran Church, 3863 Country Club Drive: Friday, June 13. Hours are 9 to 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 to 3 p.m.
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Friends of the Lake County Land Trust gather at the Blue Wing Restaurant and Saloon at a previous Spring Event. Photo courtesy of the Land Trust.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Land Trust is presenting its annual Spring Benefit celebration on Sunday, June 8, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the courtyard of the Blue Wing Saloon Restaurant and Tallman Hotel in Upper Lake.
Tickets are available now for just $50 per person.
The event is being hosted by the new owners of the facility, Rajvi and Amar Alapati, and all proceeds will go to Lake County Land Trust, or LCLT, operations.
Paul Kemp will be providing music and guests will enjoy wine, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and fellowship of fellow supporters and LCLT board members.
“It is always a lovely afternoon,” noted Outreach Coordinator, Meg Harper. “People enjoy the beautiful courtyard in the shade of the sycamore trees and are always interested to hear about the latest updates to various Land Trust projects.”
Reservations are requested with payment preferred through the website, although payment may also be made at the door if you have reserved your spot.
Tickets at $50 each are available to purchase on-line at www.lakecountylandtrust.org. Click on Spring Celebration Tickets on the home page and it will take you to the payment page. Or, call 707-262-0707 to reserve, or send a payment to LCLT P.O. Box 1017, Lakeport, CA 95453. Payment in advance is encouraged.
“Please join us for a lovely afternoon of fun and fellowship,” Harper said.
The Lake County Land Trust is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1993 to preserve and protect valuable natural habitats and scenic areas of Lake County.
The Land Trust owns four nature preserves and holds three conservation easements.
Information about the Land Trust can be found at www.lakecountylandtrust.org.
The annual Spring Event is a popular fundraiser for the Lake County Land Trust. Photo courtesy of the Land Trust.