Applications are available at Yuba College or from Soroptimist Linda Bozorgnia, and must be returned to Soroptimist International of Clear Lake by Dec. 15.

Since 1972, the Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Awards program has provided women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families with the financial resources to offset costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education or additional skills and training. The award can be used for tuition, books, childcare, carfare or any other education-related expense.

The Clear Lake club will provide three cash grants to its award recipients, who will then advance to the Soroptimist Founder Region level, where one recipient will receive $5,000. The program culminates with three finalist $10,000 awards.

This year’s awards will be given on March 7, 2009, at Soroptimist International's Clear Lake’s annual fundraiser, featuring Dr. Dean Edell. Get your tickets now.

Soroptimist International of Clear Lake is a volunteer organization for business and professional women dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.

Founded in 1964, the club is part of Soroptimist International of the Americas where almost 100,000 Soroptimists in about 120 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community-based projects that benefit women.

In addition to participating in the Women’s Opportunity Awards program, Soroptimist International of Clear Lake helps women recovering from drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence, provides mammograms, and a homeless shelter cabin. For more information about how Soroptimist improves the lives of women and girls, call Linda Bozorgnia at 994-3873.

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All are welcome to attend, watch and learn about the team.

Divers are urged to bring all of the gear they will need for the training.

For those interested in participating, you don't have to be a diver to be on the team – shore people are needed, too.

For more information call the Upper Lake Firehouse, 275-2446.

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The meeting on the co-op's dynamics and direction will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25, from noon to 4 p.m. at Redbud Park or, if weather conditions warrant an indoor venue, at the co-op building at 14773 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake.

Gently facilitated discussions, opportunities to speak using a talking stick and a shared meal will give participants an opportunity to celebrate and honestly process their thoughts and feelings concerning the dynamics of the organization.

Critical conversations and open discussions will be facilitated with the intent of maintaining an organizational culture based on quality, integrity, trust, equality and respect for diversity.

If you'd like to attend and/or provide feedback on this event contact Janine Smith-Citron at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Barbara Christwitz, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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The forum and lunch starts at noon at Middletown Methodist Church Social Hall. Lunch is $5 per person and will be served by the Stonehouse Historical Society.

There are five school board candidates for two positions. Candidates are Kim Bladel, David Riccio, Jean Rudy, Sandy Tucker and Bill Wright.

Reservations are not necessary. For more information, contact Helen Whitney, 928-9812.

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The hour-and-a-half-long forum will begin at 9 p.m. every night this week, according to PEG Channel Manager Allen Markowski.

Three seats are available on the council this year. Running for those seats are six candidates: Ginger Ingersoll, Suzanne Lyons, Roy Parmentier, Bob Rumfelt, Marc Spillman and George Spurr.

The Lakeport Regional Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event, which was moderated by Elizabeth Larson of Lake County News.

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Museum staff, dressed in period costume, will demonstrate the use of the spinning wheel, the treadle sewing machine and playing the 1906 player piano.

Toys and games from the early 1900s will be available for the children along with the viewing of 3-D pictures through a stereoscope.

Take a step back in time with us and learn about local history. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and admission is free.

For information, please call the Museum at 995-3565.

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