The event will take place at the Lakeport Library, 1425 N. High St.

Local author Steve Bartholomew will read from one of his latest novels. He is the author of “Gold: A Tale of the Gold Rush” and “Journey to Rhyolite.”

There will be one-of-a-kind books, book sets and books no longer in print offered for sale. Visitors will be able to stuff a book bag at the book sale for $15.

The event will include a silent auction with craft items including puzzles, jewelry, decorative items and a quilted wall hanging.

Complimentary refreshments also will be offered.

OurKnee, the only canine member of the Friends of the Library, will attend and greet his book-loving friends.

Proceeds from this event support the libraries in Lake County.

The Friends of the Lake County Library is a 501(c)3 organization.

For more information call the Lakeport Library, 707-263-8817.

The Senator was introduced by George Takei, the actor who portrayed Sulu on the famous “Star Trek” series.

After the introduction, Sen. Boxer fielded questions from the gay community, the two most important concerns being the repeal of Proposition 8, the Marriage initiative and Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT).'

The hourlong presentation was broadcast via long distance to San Francisco, West Hollywood and Sacramento and to Lake County's own burgeoning gay community.

With humorous quips about her hair since her opponent had mentioned it in one of her speeches as being “so yesterday,” the senator was greeted with cheers and enthusiastic applause, from the audience of several hundred gay voters.

The meeting will start at 1 p.m. at the Clear Lake Riviera Community Association at 9689 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville.

They will show the video of Laura Wells' visit on Sept. 30 for those who missed that meeting. The video also is now showing on the PEG TV 8 channel through Mediacom.

Wells was arrested for trespassing at the Brown-Whitman debate when she tried to enter the building where the debate was being held with a ticket. A private security guard arrested her, The guard is apparently with the Whitman campaign.

Wells also was featured on “Democracy Now” on Sept. 14 which can be found at www.democracynow.org.

The event will begin at 5 p.m. at the Main Street Bar and Grill in Clearlake, 14084 Lakeshore Drive.

Enjoy a plated dinner of delicious tri-tip with all the trimmings, including dessert.

The cost is $15 per person. Wine will be poured and mixed drinks are available for purchase.

Bring your questions and chat with Rhoades, who is running for district attorney this November.

RSVP to Jan Parkinson at 707-349-2919 or e-mail Rhoades at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

On Saturday, Oct. 16, Hillside Honda (S. Main Street, Lakeport) is hosting a free pancake breakfast for motorcycle riders from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. All donations will be forwarded to the Zino Mezoui Family.

Following breakfast Zino's Ristorante (Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville) will have a snack and no-host bar at 11 a.m.

From 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Redwood Valley's to Taylor's Tavern is hosting a chicken barbecue lunch fund raiser for the 18th Annual Lake County Toy Run. Lunch is a $10 donation and there will be raffles and a 50/50 drawing.

At 4 p.m. Zino's Ristorante will be open for a “Spirit of Zino” dinner.

Does not matter how many wheels you ride/drive – please come out and support Lake County's Toy Run and the family of Zino Mezouri.

For more information contact Paul at Hillside Honda, 707-263-9000 or Maria Messimmer at 707-277-0254.

The meeting will start at 11:30 a.m. at the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center, 10^th and Country Club.

Lucerne FLOW's meetings are held every third Saturday of the month.

Breakfast is available at the center and begins at 9 a.m.

The public is welcome.