The event will be a Tip-A-Cop and take place on Friday, June 18, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Members of the Clearlake Police Department, California Highway Patrol, Lake County Sheriff's Office and Lake County Probation Department will serve breakfast and lunch to the patrons of the Main Street Bar and Grill.

Tips received by officers will go toward Lake County Special Olympics.

Lake County Special Olympics is a year-round program that serves more than 100 disabled athletes.

The program cost $20,000 annually and is run completely by volunteers. The money is used for uniforms, equipment and transportation.

All money must be raised locally with no aid from governmental entities.

A special thanks is offered to Supervisor Jeff Smith who has kicked off our Clearlake fundraising by donating $220 of his county stipend.

Come meet members of our local law enforcement and correctional agencies as they serve you breakfast or lunch.

For more information contact Steve or Peggy Buchholz at 707-279-4280.

LAKEPORT – Are you ready for some sunshine? So are the Lakeport Kiwanis, and the perfect place to enjoy the return of sunny weather is the pancake breakfast and craft fair this weekend at Natural High School.

Don’t miss any of this exciting weekend full of events for the whole family – a pancake breakfast, craft fair, parade, live music and food vendors – all at Natural High School this Memorial Day weekend with a special treat on Sunday … hot air balloons and a glider on display.

The fun kicks off Saturday morning with the Kiwanis cooking up a delicious “all you can eat” pancake breakfast with ham, sausage, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee, served-up by the local 4-H club from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m., just in time for the big Lakeport Chamber of Commerce Parade on Main Street at 11 a.m.

All day Saturday and Sunday you will be able to browse all that sparkles and shines, twinkles and twirls and try all the tempting treats at the 20th annual Craft Fair.

And this year, on Sunday, there will be lots of live music and beautiful hot air balloons and a glider on display. The place to be Saturday and Sunday this Memorial Day weekend is Natural High School.

Thank you for supporting this annual fundraiser. It benefits the community with support to the local 4-H Citizenship Program and Lakeport Kiwanis Scholarships.

For additional information see the Kiwanis website at www.kiwanislakeport.org.

LAKEPORT – Are you a senior 55+ with a lifetime of experience to share? Would you like to give back to other seniors and learn how to age gracefully yourself?

The Senior Peer Counseling program of Konocti Senior Support Inc. is accepting applications for the Spring Volunteer Training for this enriching opportunity to help seniors talk through a discouraging time, access services, cope with losses and adapt to the challenges of older age.

The training will be held on three successive Fridays beginning June 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Volunteers will share their experiences with other inspirational volunteers, engage in lively discussions and receive weekly training in the gifts and challenges of aging.

Volunteers will learn skills such as compassionate listening, strategic coping and clear communicating.

You will learn the secrets of increasing peace of mind, reducing stress, recovering from a loss, building healthy relationships and exploring the spiritual advantages of later life.

As a volunteer, you will spend a total of about four hours a week with clients and attending a group supervision session in Lakeport or Clearlake.

They are now accepting a limited number of applications for volunteers throughout Lake County for this free training facilitated by licensed psychotherapist Kim Baughan Young MFT, clinical consultant, which includes experiential practice, movie clips, lively group discussion and even free lunches.

Konocti Senior Support’s Senior Peer Counseling program has helped hundreds of Lake County seniors and is rapidly expanding, so please call Konocti Senior Support Inc. now for your application at 707-995-1417.

LAKEPORT – The Lake County Democratic Central Committee will meet on Thursday June 3.

The monthly meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at Lake County Tax Services Office, 1210 S. Main St., Lakeport.

Agenda items include results of the spring fundraiser, reports from representatives for Congress Member Mike Thompson, Assemblyman Wes Chesbro and Sen. Patricia Wiggins.

Also on the agenda will be discussion on the committee's participation in upcoming parades, farmers' markets and other events throughout the county, and ongoing voter registration efforts.

Meetings are open to the public and committee membership is open to all registered Democrats.

The Lake County Democratic Central Committee is the official governing body of the Democratic Party in Lake County.

Contact the Democratic Party of Lake County at 707-277-0713 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The committee's Web site is www.lakecountydemocrats.org.