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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Sheriff’s Activity League will offer a beginning archery activity on Aug. 2, from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by a hotdog feed.
This class is for those who are new to archery or have limited experience with archery.
The class will be limited to 20 participants ages 8 to 18. Eighteen year olds must still be in high school. Student participants must be able to follow instructions and adhere to safety practices.
All equipment is provided and there is no charge to families.
They meet at the shooting range, 3600 Highlands Spring Dam Road, Lakeport. Instruction is provided by a certified trainer. No firearms will be in use at the firing range during the archery activity.
To register by the July 25 deadline, call and speak directly with LCSAL Board member Terry Norton at 707-349-4432. Norton will take your children's names, ages and contact information for future notifications as needed.
Each student participant must bring an already completed and signed release and waiver form to the event. If you have already filled one out in 2025 for a different LCSAL activity (boxing, equestrian, fishing, kayaking or Jr. Giants), let Norton know. The blank form can be found at lakecountysal.com.
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The Rural County Representatives of California, or RCRC, is holding its ninth annual Rural County Photo Contest through July 31.
The contest invites individuals to submit their photographs capturing life in rural California and showcasing the beautiful scenery, activities, communities, history and charm of RCRC’s 40 member counties.
Photo entries should be submitted on the photo contest webpage or by email to
All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. on July 31, 2025, be the original work of the submitter, and include:
• Location where the photo was taken, including the county in which it was taken; and
• Photographer’s full name and email address.
The grand prize winner will receive a $300 gift card, and the winning photograph will be unveiled at the September RCRC Board of Directors Meeting.
The second-place finalist will receive a $150 gift card, and the third-place finalist will receive a $75 gift card.
Full contest details are available on the RCRC website at www.rcrcnet.org/photo-contest.
The Rural County Representatives of California is a 40-member county service organization that champions policies on behalf of California’s rural counties. RCRC is dedicated to representing the collective unique interests of its membership, providing legislative and regulatory representation at the state and federal levels, and providing responsible services for its members to enhance and protect the quality of life in rural California counties.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Tickets are now available for the Lake County Wine Alliance’s annual Wine Auction.
The event this year takes place from 4:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Konocti Harbor Resort.
Reserve rooms with a 20 percent discount with the code LCWINE2025.
The Funky Dozen will play in the tavern after the auction.
For more information visit www.WineAlliance.org.
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MIDDLETOWN, Calif. — The Middletown Luncheon Club will host Konocti Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Becky Salado when it meets this week.
Lunch will be served by the Lions Club on Wednesday, July 16, at noon, at the Middletown Senior Center, 21256 Washington St. The program will end by 1 p.m.
For only $5 per person, enjoy spaghetti, green salad, fruit salad and dessert. Everyone is welcome.
Reservations are required for lunch. Call the Senior Center at 987-3113 to make your reservation. You may come and listen to the speaker for free without lunch; no reservation is needed in that case.
Dr. Salato will explain the "Adopt a Fifth Grader" program in Lake County.
It is a scholarship program designed to encourage students to graduate from high school and attend Mendocino College.
Donors contribute $700 to "adopt" a fifth grader, and the funds are invested to provide a $1,000 scholarship upon high school graduation and/or enrollment at Mendocino College
Middletown Luncheon Club programs occur 11 months of the year (no meetings in December) and always take place on the third Wednesday of the month.