LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Friends of Mendocino College will hold a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 1.

The meeting will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Lake Center, 2565 Parallel Drive.

Meetings are open to the public.

Debra Polak, interim vice president educational programs and student services, and dean of the center, will present an update on college activities and the status of a new director for the Lake Center.

There also will be financial updates, information on a scholarship application workshop and welcome week events, this summer’s Shakespeare at the Lake production of “As You Like It,” discussions on receptions for Lake County graduates of Mendocino College and adopted fifth graders, and announcements.

The governing council includes Wilda Shock, chairperson; Judy Conard, vice chair; Trena Pauly, treasurer. Members are Peggy Campbell, Courtny Conkle, Brock Falkenberg, Dave Geck, Jamey Gill, Lori McGuire, Lilia Powers, Cameron Reeves, Margaret Silveira, Richard Smith, Rebecca Southwick, Christopher Taliaferro and John Tomkins.