LAKEPORT – The Lake County Fair is searching for one nonprofit or service club that wants the opportunity to earn $3,000 during the annual event.

The Lake County Fair is interested in partnering with one or more Lake County nonprofit organizations to provide 350 hours of staffing for the trailer/parking lot at the annual event, Sept. 2 to 5, in exchange for a total fee of $3,000 paid to the organization or organizations.

This activity will provide the nonprofit organization with a fundraising activity in a highly visible community gathering. There is substantial opportunity for organization members to provide volunteer hours that will generate goodwill towards the organization.

The primary activities of the nonprofit organization will be to operate one drive-through entrance/exit gate, provide directions to parking spaces, and provide camp host services to 4-H/FFA families staying in RVs in the lot.

The club may provide an RV to use for the camp hosting duties and as a base of operations. The overnight camp host is not expected to be awake all night, and can use the RV to sleep once the rest of the lot has been put to bed.

Organizations are encouraged to consider partnerships with other service organizations in order to arrive at the needed staffing levels and hours.

Please call the fair office for more information at 707-263-6181.

UPPER LAKE – The Northshore Dive Team has canceled training planned to take place this month at Russian Gulch in Fort Bragg due to scheduling problems.

For more information, call team leader Capt. John Rodriguez at 707-275-9007 or 707-349-3367, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit the team's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Upper-Lake-CA/Northshore-Dive-Team/289897949089?ref=ts.

If you know a selfless child or teenager who has made a difference in the lives of others, here’s a way to reward their dedication and determination.

This summer the Nestlé Drumstick brand is celebrating young people who have accomplished amazing things – both large and small.

Adults can nominate outstanding kids as part of the Nestlé Drumstick brand Heroes Contest.

Fifty winning kids will be awarded the ultimate summer celebration, complete with enough Nestlé Drumstick sundae cones and a fun-filled party package to host an unforgettable event for up to 50 family and friends.

“This is the second year that the Nestlé Drumstick brand team is recognizing and rewarding young people who are making a positive difference in their communities,” said John Harrison, official ice cream taster for the Nestlé Drumstick brand. “Entries will be judged on the child or teenager’s accomplishments, as well as the originality and creativity used to achieve their goals.”

Last year’s winners expressed kindness beyond their years, such as Hannah Tachouet, age 13, from Sebastopol, who collected over 25 bags of clothing and $1,100 for a local women’s shelter.

When delivering the donation, she learned that the shelter had no money to purchase breakfast for the week, and that many women were going hungry. Struck by the fact that members of her own community were going without this basic need, Hannah continues to donate to the organization, and to speak to her peers about the importance of giving.

Nestlé Drumstick Brand Heroes Contest entry forms are available to download at www.drumstick.com. Submit your story (150 to 500 words), along with the completed entry form, describing why the child deserves to be honored as a Drumstick Hero.

Adults over the age of 18 may nominate children between 6 and 17 years of age who are residents of the United States. Official contest rules are available online.

All entries must be received by Sept. 15 to be considered. Winning children will be notified by phone and/or mail each month throughout the length of the promotion, between the dates of June 15 and Sept. 15.

NICE – The newly chartered Northshore Lions Club is looking for new members.

Please come to find out more about the exciting new club on Thursday, July 15.

The group meets at the Marina Grill, 3707 E. Highway 20 in Nice.

Meetings are on the third Thursday of the month, with the social hour at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and a program at 7:30 p.m.

For more information call 707-274-9952.

Vendors offer a variety of goods and services during the weekly Middletown markets. Courtesy photo.

MIDDLETOWN – Middletown Plaza, located at the corner of Highway 29 and Wardlaw, is hosting its Thursday night market again this summer.

Two markets have been held so far with five more before the summer comes to an end.

Each week visitors will be treated to live music, fresh fruit and veggies, craft vendors, fresh flowers for sale from Middletown Florist, hair braiding by the Beauty Center and delicious tacos, tamales and chile rellenos from Gracias Taqueria.

Come check it out every Thursday night from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

For more information or to find out about becoming a vendor, contact Tina at 707-987-9500.

CLEARLAKE – The Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce has released the results of the 43rd Annual International Worm Races, which took place in Clearlake during the Independence Day weekend.

There may not be another event like our worm race in the world. This event is extraordinary; where else but Clearlake, can you race a worm?

Top finishers included:

– First place: Justin Townsel, San Diego, adult competition, racing his worm “Wonton II”;

– Second place: Desirae Bradley-Cordova, 13, of Oroville with her Worm “Isis”;

– Third place: Jason Brown, 6, of Clearlake with his worm “A.J.”;

– Fourth place: Daniel Walker, 3, of Clearlake with his worm “Wormy.”

This event is sponsored by the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, but it could not happen without the help from the volunteers.

The chamber thanked the city of Clearlake, Worm Master Bill Edmunds, Joan Edmunds, Jim Edmunds, Foods Etc., Hey Taxi!, Jones & Lewis Funeral Chapel, Konoctees, Lakeshore Bait & Tackle, Mendo Mill, Penny Slaver, Performance Mechanical, Shannon Ridge Vineyards & Winery, community friends Philip, Michaele and Teresa, and Bob and Judy Thein who presented the winners with trophies.

The chamber offered its thanks for another great racing year and looks forward to next year.