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Guided Nature Walks at Rodman Slough Preserve, Upper Lake
Lake County Land Trust hosts guided nature walks every Saturday morning at 8 a.m, June through August, and 9 a.m., September through May. Wear good walking shoes, bring binoculars. No dogs. Heavy rain cancels. Meet at the nature center, corner of Westlake Road, and the Nice-Lucerne Cutoff. Info: 707-279-0923, 707-994-2024, or www.lakecountylandtrust.org.
Langtry Estate and Vineyard Tours, Middletown
Guided tours of the historic vineyard travel to the higher elevation of Tephra Ridge for spectacular views of Guenoc Valley. Tours are offered Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Includes picnic style lunch in the vineyard and tasting of award-winning wines. $45 per person 21000 Butts Canyon Road. 48-hours advance reservations required. Info: (707) 987-2385.
Wine Tasting Vineyard Tour, Clearlake Oaks
Guided shuttle tour of a 700-acre hillside vineyard. Tour includes three different viewing locations with selected wine tasting at each stop. Tours last one and one half to two and one half hours. Saturdays and Sundays 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. $25 per person/ $40 per person with lunch. Shannon Ridge Tasting Room, 12599 Highway 20. Reservations required. Info: (707) 998-9656; www.shannonridge.com.
Historic Family Ranch Trip, Clearlake Oaks
Warm summer evenings are the highlight of June’s trips as guests experience a 90-minute narrated mule-drawn wagon ride that meanders through a valley rich with history, wildlife, and other flora and ends with an authentic chuck wagon barbecue, complete with Dutch oven cobbler and complimentary Lake County wine. Through October, by reservation only. Eleven Roses Ranch, 5456 New Long Valley Road. Reservations: 707-998-4471, www.elevenrosesranch.com.
N.C.R.A. Auto Races, Lakeport
Sponsored by the Northern California Racing Association. Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin Street. Admission Fee. Info, dates and times: 707-279-9577 or www.lakeportspeedway.com.
Certified Farmers Market, Kelseyville
Lake County Farmers’ Finest offers a variety of produce grown in the area as well as flowers, coffee, pastries and bread, arts and crafts, and live entertainment. May 3 through October 25. Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Steele Wines, at Thomas Drive and Highway 29. Info: lcff@pacific.net.
Friday Night Farmers Market, Clearlake
Community and farmers’ market starts June 7 and goes through October 17. Local crafters, produce, vendors, and live music. 4 to 8 p.m. On the lake at Austin Park, 14077 Lakeshore Drive. Admission is free. Info: 707-995-0696, or 707-994-3600, or www.clearlakechamber.com
Bird and Nature Walks, Kelseyville
Clear Lake State Park Interpretive Association offers alternating bird and nature walks on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from May through August. Meet at the Visitor Center ramp at 8:30 a.m. Clear Lake State Park, 5300 Soda Bay Road. Free park entrance for walks. Info: 707-279-2267.
Tuscan Village Friday Concert Series, Lower Lake
Live music by Lake County’s finest performers, great food, wine tasting, and arts and crafts every Friday evening throughout the year. Presented by 2Goombas Deli and Terrill Cellars. Tuscan Village on Main Street. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free; seating is limited. Info: (707) 994-3354.
Clear Lake Scullers, Lakeport
Clear Lake Scullers is a community-based rowing club offering access to rowing and paddling equipment and instruction. Membership is open to the public and there are programs for youth and adults year round. Supervised hours and beginner adult instruction held Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon. The club is located in the City of Lakeport at the site of Natural High School on Main Street just north of Library Park. Clear Lake Scullers website has been updated: www.clearlakescullers.org. Or for more information call: (707)349-9779
Second Sunday Cinema, Clearlake
View interesting, informative, and challenging films on the second Sunday of each month. 5:30 p.m. Clearlake United Methodist Church social hall. 14521 Pearl Avenue near Mullen. Free admission; donation for refreshments. Info:707-279-2957.
EcoArts: Lake County Sculpture Walk, Middletown
The sixth annual exhibit of sculptures “in dialogue with nature” is ready for viewing June through October 2008. Stroll along the center trail of the 107 acre county park to view the sculptural expressions of award winning artists, local schools and community groups. Sensible shoes and water are recommended. Park open dawn till dusk. Middletown County Trailside Park accessed via Dry Creek Cutoff off of State Route 175. Free admission. Info: (707)928-0323, or www.EcoArtsofLakeCounty.org
Take a Hike! On Boggs Mountain, Cobb
Friends of Boggs Mountain members lead the hikes twice per month on the trails of Boggs Mountain State Forest. A moderate four to five mile long hike taking two to four hours to complete. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring ample water. Meet at 9 a.m. at the covered kiosk in the Boggs parking lot on Forestry Road. No charge. Call for dates. Info: 707-928-5819.
Children’s Story Time, Clearlake and Lakeport
Children’s stories, songs, poems, and other fun activities. Sponsored by Lake County Library, Adult Literacy Program, First Five of Lake County, and Easter Seals. 3 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays at Redbud Library, 14785 Burns Valley Road; 10:15 a.m. on Fridays at the Lakeport Library, 1425 N. High Street. Free admission. Info: 707-263-3949, 707-263-8817, or 707-994-5115.
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