The team, in partnership with Konocti Vista Casino, 2755 Mission Rancheria Road in Lakeport, has planned a special evening with the candidate on Saturday, Aug. 14.

From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Rivero will share his vision and plan to bring about change in the sheriff's office.

The free event is open to anyone who wishes to learn more about Rivero, as well as supporters and those who might want to get involved with the campaign.

Rivero, the leading vote getter in the three-way sheriff’s race in the June 8 primary election, is now in a run-off election with the incumbent sheriff, Rod Mitchell.

“After taking some time to enjoy my family and reflect on what lies ahead, I am eager to hit the campaign trail again,” said Rivero. “I am stronger than ever in my commitment to bring about needed reforms in an atmosphere of openness and accountability.”

Complimentary appetizers and beverages will be served and there will be some low-key fundraising activities for those who wish to support Rivero's campaign financially.

For more information, contact Rivero's campaign headquarters office, 707-987-4467, send him an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit the campaign Web site at www.sheriffrivero.com.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Just about anything you can make or grow at home is eligible for entry into competition at the annual Lake County Fair, but deadlines for entering exhibit items at the Lake County Fair are rapidly approaching.

Signed entry receipts for all divisions of exhibits must be in the fair office by 6 pm on Friday, Aug. 13.

The fair office will close promptly at 6 pm, and late entries will not be accepted.

Signed entry receipts must be physically at the fair before the deadline; postmarks and faxed receipts will not be accepted.

Exhibitor contest handbooks are available online at the fair's Web site and in a variety of locations around Lake County.

The locations can be found at www.lakecountyfair.com/competitions/lake-county-fair-contest-handbook-locations.html.

For the 2010 Lake County Fair contests, all entry forms must be filled out on the Internet.

Contestants can access information from any computer with Internet access at the fair's Web site, www.lakecountyfair.com.

A high speed Internet connect is required to complete the online forms.

Computers are available in a variety of places, including schools, libraries and the fairgrounds office, 401 Martin St., Lakeport.

Fairgrounds staff will be happy to assist contestants who visit the fairgrounds office during regular business hours.

Contestants are advised to avoid the last-minute rush and get their entries completed as soon as possible.

There are no exceptions to the Aug. 13 deadline, and entries for all competitions must be completed on or before that date.

The Lake County Fair Board has chosen “Fun for the Whole Herd!” for the theme of the 2010 Fair.

The Lake County Fair traditionally occurs Labor Day weekend each year at the fairgrounds in Lakeport.

The 2010 fair dates are Sept. 2 through Sept. 5.

The fair is one of Lake County's favorite summertime events enjoyed by more than 37,000 people each year.

For more information please call the fair office at 707-263-6181, or visit the fair on the Internet at www.lakecountyfair.com.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The University of California Master Gardeners of Lake County invite all home gardeners to a “Gardening Resources on Wheels” (G.R.O.W.) workshop on fall gardening.

The workshop will take place beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at the Konocti Vista Casino Banquet Room, 2755 Mission Rancheria Road, Lakeport.

The meeting room is a wheelchair-accessible facility.

Topics to be covered include soil preparation, seed starting transplanting, basics of irrigation, fertilizing, pest control, frost protection, and what to grow and when to harvest.

UC Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions after the workshop.

Pre-registration is requested. A $5 donation for materials is requested but not required to attend.

Please call the UC Cooperative Extension office at 707-263-6838 to reserve a spot.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Chef Christina Basor is teaching classes on how to make easy, healthy, delicious raw vegan ice cream from fresh, plant-based ingredients with no dairy, no sugar or artificial ingredients.

Learn to make a raw ice cream sundae with chocolate and raspberry sauces, delicious sorbets, coffee ice cream and cherry chocolate chip ice cream.

Basor will teach classes in two locations in August.

The first class will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, in Lakeport. The cost is $35. Call Basor for information, 707-489-3600.

The second class will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Chic Le Chef on Saturday, Aug. 21. The class costs $25. Sign up at www.chiclechef.com or 707-987-9664.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The next HazMobile event will be held on Friday, Aug. 20, and Saturday, Aug. 21, at Kmart, 42019 S. Main St. in Lakeport.

Hours will be from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Events may be canceled due to rain.

Households can bring up to 15 gallons of toxic items free of charge. A charge will be made for amounts above 15 gallons.

Items that are accepted include paint, solvents, fuels, 5-gallon propane tanks, pool chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, dry cell batteries, fluorescent light tubes (up to 60 feet free) and other toxins that cannot be put in the trash.

Excluded items that cannot be accepted are televisions, computer monitors, ammunition, explosives, radioactive materials or infectious wastes. To learn how and where to properly dispose these items, please contact the Public Services office at 707-263-1980.

This is a residential service. Charges apply to businesses; phone 707-468-9786 for more information and business appointments.

Free recycled paint is available at Lake County Waste Solution Transfer Station at 230 Soda Bay Road in Lakeport on a first-come, first-served basis in five-gallon containers, of tan, brown, gray and pink.

Used oil can be recycled year round at a number of sites in the county.

The HazMobile program is subsidized by the Lake County Public Services Department Solid Waste Division.

If you have any questions regarding this or any of Lake County’s Solid Waste programs, please call

707-262-1760 or the hot line number at 707-263-1980, for a list of upcoming HazMobile events please visit www.recycling.co.lake.ca.us.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Sons of Norway Vikings of Lake Lodge No. 6-166 will hold its heritage and culture night on Wednesday Aug. 25.

There will be a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. followed by “Crown Princess Martha the American Story” at 7 p.m.

The group will meet at the Galilee Lutheran Church Community Center, located at 8860 Soda Bay Road in Soda Bay.

Come join in a fun-filled and educational night, Norwegian style.

For more information or if you would like to become a member of Sons of Norway please call Vale Hanzel at 707-928-1060.