Any combination of cardiopulmonary (adult and child), automated external defibrillator (AED) and first aid is available on those dates.

The class components include:

1. Adult CPR with AED (Certificate: Adult CPR/AED, valid two years);

2. Child and infant CPR with AED (Certificate: Child and Infant CPR, valid two years);

3. First aid (Certificate: First Aid, valid two years).

The classes take place on Saturday, Jan. 8 and Sunday, Jan. 16, from 9 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. at the Lakeport Fire Station, 4020 Main St.

The cost ranges from $45 to $70 per person depending on the components chosen.

Based on those components, students will learn how to respond to adult, child and infant emergencies by providing CPR, plus how to deal with cuts, bruises, bone and muscle injuries, shock, bleeding, other first aid emergencies and how to use an automated external defibrillator.

Fees for CPR, first aid or other classes from the local Red Cross goes to help families who've just lost their homes, members of the armed forces and their families, and help the community get prepared and stay safe.

Participants can register for classes in any one of five ways:

• Go online at www.arcsm.org (click on “Course Registration”);

• Call 707-577-7600 for exact times (to register, have credit card ready);

• Fax registration information to 707-543-8523 (include date and time of class desired, VISA/MasterCard information, phone and all contact information);

• Mail check or credit card information (include same information as for fax);

• Visit the chapter (5297 Aero Drive, Santa Rosa) from Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

American Red Cross, Sonoma and Mendocino Counties (which includes Lake County) is a neutral, humanitarian organization that provides relief to victims of disasters, and prepares people to prevent and respond to emergencies.

Like all Red Cross chapters, the local chapter is self-sustaining and is funded by local contributions.

All assistance to disaster victims and to members of the armed forces provided by the chapter is free and made possible by voluntary donations of time and money by the people of Sonoma and Mendocino Counties.

Donations can be made at www.arcsm.org, www.redcross.org, via mail to American Red Cross, 5297 Aero Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, or by phone at 707-577-7627 (Sonoma and Lake counties), 707-463-0112 (Mendocino County).

The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot at Bruno's Shop Smart, 355 Lakeport Blvd. in Lakeport.

The focus of the e-waste and donation drive is to eliminate electronic waste in the landfill and provide job training for people with disabilities or other barriers to employment.

E-waste is defined as electronic equipment at the end of its useful life, and includes computers, monitors, printers and other peripherals, televisions and cellular telephones.

While computers contain four hazardous materials – lead, mercury, arsenic and cadmium – computer monitors can contain up to 5 pounds of lead and other hazardous materials.

In order to maintain the integrity of personal information, Goodwill does not resell computers and receives certification that all computer hard-drives are shredded.

Goodwill is licensed as an electronic waste collector by the state of California and works with only state-licensed recyclers that dismantle and recycle materials in the United States.

In addition to this e-waste collection event, residents can donate their e-waste year-round at any of Goodwill's stores or attended donation centers.

Locations are listed in the telephone director, at www.gire.com or can be located by calling 707-525-0550.

In addition to e-waste, Goodwill is seeking donations of clothing, small appliances, household items and books in good condition.

Goodwill is a 501c3 charitable donation.

The show will be aired from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

KPFZ 88.1 FM's favorite political satirist and songwriter Roy Zimmerman and his guitar will join host Herb Gura live in the studio to entertain with what he calls “humanist cheer.”

Zimmerman has been all over America since his last appearance on “The Law Show” and will have songs and stories to share.

Phone lines will be open for requests. Call 707-263-3435.

“The American Red Cross is synonymous with keeping families safe,” said Tim Miller, chief executive officer of the American Red Cross in Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake counties.

“We’ve learned through experience that deadly home fires happen each year for many reasons, especially Christmas trees catching fire. Many of these fires and deaths can be prevented by taking a few simple precautions,” said Miller.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, nearly 60 percent of all home fires each year occur during December, January and February, and about half of these fires are caused by using candles and overloading electrical circuits.

As some families turn to alternative heating sources out of necessity or to avoid the rising cost of oil and gas, there is an increased risk of accidental fires in the home.

The local Red Cross recommends the following safety tips for a joyous holiday season:

• Keep Christmas trees fresh: Place your tree away from heat sources and exits; water it daily. Make sure your artificial tree is fire-retardant.

• Decorate only with flame-retardant or non-combustible materials: Avoid using candles during parties. Check ashtrays, upholstery and trash cans for smoldering cigarette butts after any holiday party.

• Never leave candles unattended: Keep candles away from Christmas trees. Never leave children unattended in a room with lit candles and always keep candles, as well as matches and lighters, out of the reach of children. An added risk in Northern California: burning candles can turn a small earthquake into a big fire.

• Inspect fireplaces and wood stoves: Have chimney connections and flues inspected by a professional and cleaned if necessary prior to the start of the heating season. Burn only wood. Never burn paper, including discarded gift wrap, or pine boughs. If you plan to hang stockings on your fireplace, do not use the fireplace for fires.

• Enroll in a First Aid, CPR and AED course: Although these tips can help prevent an emergency, it is also important to be prepared. To enroll in a first aid, CPR or AED course, go to www.arcsm.org or call 707-577-7600 or 707-463-0112 (Mendocino County). The Red Cross even teaches pet first aid.

• If you have a serious home emergency such as a fire or flood, and need help from the local Red Cross for shelter, food or medicine, call 707-577-7600 or 1-800-608-8634.

Donate generously to help the local Red Cross keep your community safe.

The local Red Cross is asking residents to donate generously during this season, so that they will be ready to respond when inevitable fires and floods take place in our region.

In these difficult economic times, people are even more at risk for homelessness following home fires and floods. Red Cross can make all the difference: quick volunteer response helps victims immediately with shelter, food, medical supplies, and, perhaps most importantly, the knowledge that someone cares.

Red Cross disaster services are always free. In Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake Counties, that is thanks to voluntary donations of time and money by the local community. The local chapter is self-sustaining and receives no funding from the national organization.

Donations can be made in several ways: online, www.arcsm.org; y phone, 707-577-7600 or 707-463-0112; at the American Red Cross regional office, by mail or in person, 5297 Aero Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (off Airport Boulevard, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.).

Help the national Red Cross respond to emergencies across the country.

The national Red Cross is asking people across the country to donate generously at this time of year. A Red Cross holiday giving catalog has more than 20 gift ideas – such as assisting someone in the military with a phone card or supplies, providing food and shelter to a disaster victim, or giving basic necessities to a family in another country.

The English catalog is online at www.redcross.org/gifts; the Spanish-language version is at www.cruzrojaamericana.org/catalogo.

American Red Cross, Sonoma & Mendocino Counties (which includes Lake County) is a neutral, humanitarian organization that provides relief to victims of disasters, and prepares people to prevent and respond to emergencies.

Like all Red Cross chapters, the local chapter is self-sustaining and is funded by local contributions. All assistance to disaster victims and to members of the armed forces provided by the chapter is free and made possible by voluntary donations of time and money by community members.

The hall is located at 2817 E. Highway 20, Nice.

The bar opens at 5 p.m. with dinner served buffet-style at 6 p.m.

All the trimmings cooked by great chefs will cost just $15.

The meal will be followed by dancing to Jim Williams playing some tunes.

Call 707-274-2244 the morning of the event or RSVP here for a table as a lot of people go to this dinner because it is so yummy.

Everyone is welcome.

Festival weekends take place in Fort Bragg, Mendocino and Little River.

Savor local cuisine, quaff microbrews, purchase a piece of art, enjoy local wine tastings, take a nature walk, and of course – watch migrating Gray whales – from coastal bluffs, by boat, even on horseback.

With some 20,000 gray whales migrating north from birthing grounds in Mexico to their winter home in Alaska, visitors have an excellent vantage point for viewing this unforgettable spectacle.

The festival is organized by the Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce. Call 707-961-6300 for most tickets or more details.

Festival highlights include the following.

MENDOCINO: March 5-6, 2011

Wine tasting and whale watching are among the featured attractions. Many wineries will set up tasting stations in inns, galleries and shops throughout Mendocino Village and Little River, while the area's top chefs produce their favorite seafood chowders in a tasting event. A marine mammal art exhibit, live outdoor painting demonstrations, and docent-led walks are all part of the two-day festival.

LITTLE RIVER: March 11-13, 2011

Food and wine tastings and whale watching will be among the featured attractions. Six Little River gourmet chefs pair up with local wineries to deliver a Taste of Little River. From artist studio tours and history museum grand opening, to docent-led walks and photo workshops, this year's Little River Whale Festival has something for everyone. Stay two nights during the festival and get the third night free! Call your favorite Little River lodging establishment for details. Turn in your passport for a chance to win exciting Little River travel prizes.

FORT BRAGG: March 19-20, 2011

Microbrew tasting, whale watching and chowder tasting are among the featured attractions. Along with dozens of microbrews provided by the Fort Bragg Rotary Club, the area's top chefs will produce their favorite chowders. A marine mammal art exhibit and crafts fair are also part of the two-day festival.

Visit www.mendocinocoast.com .