Weeds in the public right-of-way in areas without sidewalks or paving will be sprayed using the herbicide Roundup.

If a property owner or resident (tenants or renters must get the legal owner’s concurrence for the request) does not want Roundup sprayed adjacent to their property, they must contact the Public Works Department at 707-263-0751 no later than April 30 by 4 p.m.

The fundraising efforts took place from March 1 to March 31. They collected more than 1,200 pounds of food and household supplies.

"While we work to improve the lives of the women in the Kelseyville area through Curves, we also feel it is important to reach out to others in our community," said Shelly Puntillo, owner of Curves of Kelseyville. "It’s apparent to us that Trinity Food Pantry cares about the lives and the health of the people in our community. We are proud to be able to partner with them to help the Kelseyville area."

According to Puntillo, one of Curves of Kelseyville’s goals is to foster community involvement through charitable efforts.

"Curves has always been dedicated to improving someone’s life – through weight loss or a charitable initiative. It’s exciting to be able to give both to the Kelseyville community," said Puntillo.

Curves’ exercise program consists of 30 minutes of exercise three times a week, during which participants work all major muscle groups and receive a great cardio workout. It includes all five components of a complete exercise program: warm-up, strength training, cardio, cool down, and stretching.

For more information on Curves’ donation efforts, or to become a member contact Shelly Puntillo at 707-279-1679.

The “Read To Me” program is open to all ages, whether child or adult.

Miss Barbara reads classic chapter books that will appeal to ages 8 to 80.

A brief synopsis of the story in progress opens each session, and then guests get comfortable to enjoy the story.

To find out what the current story is, visit the library Web site, www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Lake_County_CA__Library/Children.htm or call the library.

Everyone is invited to join the fun.

Lakeport Library is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday noon to 8 p.m., telephone 707-263-8817.

The Lake County Library Web site is www.library.co.lake.ca.us.

LAKE COUNTY – Calling all textile artists!

There will be a big change in the “Clothing and Textiles” exhibit at the Lake County Fair in 2009.

All textile-related entries will be displayed in a “home of their own” – the Theater Building that was once the “Home Arts” building many years ago.

In addition, there are some substantial cash awards for the winners. Be sure to check the 2009 premium book (due out in June) for more information about these changes.

Anyone interested in volunteering to help with this undertaking is welcome.

Clothing and textile enthusiasts themselves are taking responsibility for handling all exhibits (check-in and pick-up, display, “white glove” duty, etc). Kerrie Hershey and Jane Alameda have agreed to coordinate all these efforts, but they will need lots of helpers. Please volunteer to assist with this effort.

Call either Kerrie (at Kerrie's Quilting in Lakeport, 707-263-8555) or Jane (707-263-3831) for more information.

The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.

The Lakeport City Council conducted a public hearing on the these matters on March 24 and voted to continue the discussion to the meeting of April 21.

Pursuant to the open meeting law, comments from the public will be accepted.

For more information regarding these matters, please contact Andrew Britton, Planning Services manager, at 707-263-5613, Extension 28, or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For agendas and meeting minutes visit the city's Web site, www.cityoflakeport.com.