Mercedes-Benz Club of America members gather at Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino on Sunday, May 3, 2009. Photo by Maggie Retherford.

Leaving Fairfield the drive came into Lake County going by Lake Berryessa, traveling the way of Morgan Valley Road to Lower Lake.

After visiting Brassfield Vineyard and Ceago Vineyard the group settled in for the night at Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino, Tallman and Featherbed Railroad. The group enjoyed dinner at the Boat House and the Blue Wing.

Leaving Sunday morning there was a visit at the Wildhurst Vineyard. After a lunch stop at Perry’s Deli they departed Lake County by Highway 29.

The group was impressed with the beauty of Lake County and how friendly the residents of the County were to them, and would like to extend their appreciation to all the business that were visited.

"Our drive through Lake County was a highlight for our group,” said club President Robert E. Schilling. “Throughout the day I heard comments about the beauty of the area, the friendliness of the people, and the desire to return to this area that was new to many of our participants."

"First Sunday Drives" are monthly no-cost driving events for Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts in Northern California. Visit www.FirstSundayDrives.com for more information on how to participate.

The San Francisco Bay Area Section of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America is an enthusiast organization dedicated to maximizing the ownership experience of a Mercedes-Benz automobile in Northern California.

For more information on the club, including our events, member benefits and loyalty rebates on purchases of Mercedes automobiles, visit www.mbca.org/sfba.

The event is open to the public and will take place Saturday, May 9, starting at 3 p.m. at the Agricultural Center, 883 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport.

There will be short presentations and hands-on demonstrations, along with activity tables for adults and children.

A flyer with full event info is available at http://celake.ucdavis.edu.

The event is free, however, a $5 donation is suggested to cover materials and handouts.

Please call 707-263-6838 for more information.

This is a bring-your-own-horse event.

The cost is $40 for a three-hour ride, which includes a barbecue meal.

All proceeds go toward sponsoring children for nonprofit therapeutic riding program.

For more information call Susie Wiloth at 707-355-1280.

The memorial show will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Defense attorneys, district attorneys, clients, judges and others will be in the studio and phoning in to talk about their experiences with Tulanian, who died May 2.

Please listen and consider phoning in at 707-263-3435 to participate on the air.

Stories about your personal experiences with Mr. Tulanian both in and out of court will help to make the program more meaningful.

Thanks in advance for your participation.

The Lake County Chapter of the NWPC will host a Founding Daughters’ Tea Party for the entire family on Saturday, May 9.

This event will start promptly at 2 p.m. and will last until 4 p.m. It will be held at the Victorian Home of Suzanne Lyons, 225 Tunis St., between Second and Thirds streets in Lakeport.

This event will provide attendees an opportunity to learn more about Lake County NWPC and membership. There will be music, a raffle, scrumptious treats and, a proper “cuppa” tea. There will also be a hat contest with prizes.

For reservations, call 707-987-9027 or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Suggested donations are as follows: 2009 members (16 and over), $50 suggested donation; Kids Auxiliary (under 16), $5 suggested donation. There also will be a mother/daughter membership drive. Checks can be made out to the NWPC Lake County. Tickets will be available at the door or at Watershed Books, 305 N. Main St., Lakeport, telephone 707-263-5787.

The NWPC is the only national grassroots organization dedicated to increasing the number of women officials at all levels of government. NWPC was founded in 1971 as the political arm of the women’s movements, working to recruit, and train and support women for elected and appointed office, regardless of party affiliation.

The caucus reaches across party lines to maximize women’s political energy and make the system work for women. It is committed to serving all women who support core issues of reproductive freedom, improved child care/dependent care, and the Equal Rights Amendment.

For more information please call 707-774-5161.

“Freedom from Smoking”, the leading smoking cessation program in the United States for over 25 years, shows participants how to quit smoking for good in a supportive setting.

Participants meet weekly in small groups so everyone attending gets personal attention.

No two smokers are alike; the program helps everyone create their own quit plan. Because support of others is important while quitting, participating with a group who understands the challenges helps at a time when support is most needed.

You’ll be more successful at quitting smoking by being with other people who have decided to get healthy for summer.

The Lakeport classes will take place Thursdays at Lake Family Resource Center, 896 Lakeport Blvd., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Clearlake classes will take place Tuesdays at Lake Family Resource Center, 14671 Olympic Drive, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Both programs run seven weeks, with two classes during “Quit Week.”

The program is FREE and includes all program materials and refreshments.

For more information and to register for the classes call Joy Swetnam, Lake Family Resource Center, at 707-262-1611 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..