NICE – This Saturday, June 5, the Sons of Italy club will host a flea market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its clubhouse, 2817 Highway 20 in Nice.

Gates open at 7 a.m. to set up.

Tables are available for $10, first-come, first-serve basis.

There also will be a bake sale.

The club’s kitchen and bar will be open to sell coffee, drinks, hot dogs, and Italian sausage sandwiches. Everyone welcome. For more information, call 707-274-9952.

MIDDLETOWN – An information meeting describing two federal government programs that can help with financial assistance is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.

Due to limited space, reservations are required; call 707-987-8139.

The programs are administered by Catholic Charities Lake County Programs, and are part of the federal government stimulus bills to help people who live in Lake County and pay rent.

The programs cannot help people who own their homes. The programs can assist qualified Lake County residents who are experiencing hardship due to the current economy and/or a sudden loss of income.

The June 9 meeting will help explain who is most likely to qualify and how the application process works.

The programs can help people who:

• are in jeopardy of losing their current rental housing;

• need money to catch up on late rent payments;

• are at risk of homelessness or who are homeless and need help to re-enter housing;

• need help in paying past due utility bills.

Mortgage assistance of any kind is not covered.

To qualify residents must meet federal income guidelines, as well as requirements such as documentation of payments to landlords or utilities companies, and proof of legal residency.

All information and documentation is verified during the review process.

The programs are funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009/Homeless Prevention and Rapid-Re-housing Program, and the Federal Emergency Shelter Grant for Lake County is funded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), via California Department of Housing & Community Development.

HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE – The Hidden Valley Lake Community Services District is pleased to announce the appointment of Judy Mirbegian, vice president of the district's Board of Directors, to the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Region 1 Board.

Mirbegian's passionate interest in water issues, her experience as an administrator in the health care industry and her extensive involvement in community service have laid the groundwork for success as a Region 1 director.

District officials said her appointment is a credit to the district and they offered her their congratulations.

KELSEYVILLE – The Kelseyville Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization is hosting a community carnival on Saturday, June 5.

The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Kelseyville High School football field, 5480 Main St.

There will be a bungee trampoline, bounce houses, double lane slip and slide, inflatable obstacle courses as well as a 24-foot water slide.

Admission into the event is $1. A discounted all-day wristband for the activities can be purchased for $10 at Lyndall's Sports Stop, Darlings Vitamin Connection and the Kelseyville Elementary School office.

Wristbands will be available at the gate for $15 so purchase early.

The Kelseyville Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization is a nonprofit organization.

For more information call 707-279-4232.

KELSEYVILLE – A final fundraiser for Lake County superintendent of schools candidate Wally Holbrook will be held this Friday, June 4, at Steele Wines in Kelseyville.

The event will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the winery, located at 4350 Thomas Drive at Highway 29.

The cost is $15 per person, and will include one glass of wine, appetizers and music.

It will be the final chance to come out and show support for Holbrook before election day on June 8.

For more information visit www.electwallyholbrook.com.

UPPER LAKE – The Northshore Dive Team will hold a meeting this Friday, June 4.

The meeting will be held beginning at 7 p.m. at Northshore Fire Protection District's Station 90 in Upper Lake.

All interested personnel are encouraged to attend.

The training will follow.

The team, which operates through community donations, also is seeking help in updating its dive gear. Donations can be sent to the team at P.O. Box 61, Upper Lake, CA 95485.

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.