JANUARY 10, 1:30PM -- workshop conducted by California Department of Fish and Game invasive species coordinator Susan Ellis on measures the state is taking to prevent the spread of quagga and zebra mussels. Her presentation will be followed by a forum in which all interested citizens are invited to take part. Board of Supervisors chamber in the courthouse, 255 N. Forbes in Lakeport.

JANUARY 11, 5:45-7:45PM -- MoveToAmend organizational meeting at Redbud Library, 14785 Burns Valley Road in Clearlake. Discussion of various amendments overturning the Citizens United decision, the January 21 Sacramento rally (see below), and other possible local actions will be on the agenda. For more info contact Tim Williams, tajw@hotmail.com

JANUARY 14, 9AM. -- 5-6 mile moderate-paced Sierra Club/Friends of Boggs Mt hike with Boone on various Boggs trails. Bring water, a snack and wear sturdy shoes. We meet in Boggs parking lot. Neutered and spayed dogs on leash welcome .Questions? fobm@mediacombb.net or 928-5819.

JANUARY 14, 7-10PM -- Roy Zimmerman Live in Concert, a benefit for community radio station KPFZ, 88.1FM. Zimmerman has been called the most brilliant political satirist of our time, and compared to Phil Ochs, Tom Lehrer, and Bob Dylan. Soper-Reese Theater in Lakeport, tickets $20; available at Watershed Books in Lakeport, Soper Reese box office and website, Self Help Law Center in Clearlake (14624 Lakeshore Dr), or by calling 350-1150.

JANUARY 15, 6PM -- Second Sunday Cinema screening of the second segment of ³Crash Course² by Dr. Chris Martenson, a three-disk documentary that focussing on the convergence of Energy, the Environment and the Economy ­ all in the context of Exponential growth. Clearlake United Methodist Church, 14521 Pearl Ave. Always FREE. For more info call Shannon Tolson at 889-7355.

JANUARY 19, 2-4PM -- stakeholders planning workshop for Lake County's Summer of Peace events, which will take place from June 22-September 21, 2012. Everyone is invited: Board of Supervisors chamber in the courthouse, 255 N. Forbes in Lakeport.

JANUARY 19, 7PM -- Redbud Audubon Society meeting at the Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum. California Bluebird Recovery Program (CBRP) board member and county coordinator Georgette Howington will discuss their program and ways to create bluebird habitat/

JANUARY 21, 1-3PM -- Sacramento rally in support of the effort to overturn the Citizens United decision cementing corporate control over our elections and our country. Download the flyer and endorsement form. There may be a local rally in support, a carpool to Sacramento, or both. For more info contact Tim Williams.

JANUARY 21, 2PM: celebration of the life of Lake County lawyer, radio host, and community leader extraordinaire Stephen Roger Elias. Soper Reese Community Theater, 275 S. Main St. Lakeport

JANUARY 22, 6PM -- Second Sunday Cinema screening of the third segment of ³Crash Course² by Dr. Chris Martenson, a three-disk documentary that focussing on the convergence of Energy, the Environment and the Economy ­ all in the context of Exponential growth. Clearlake United Methodist Church, 14521 Pearl Ave. Always FREE. For more info call Shannon Tolson at 889-7355.

JANUARY 23, 6-8PM -- Lake County MoveToAmend general meeting, 8750 Bonham Road in Lower Lake, to discuss efforts to overturn Citizens United, including the January 21 rally, signature gathering efforts, and future educational opportunities. For more info and to RSVP (please!) contact Tim Williams, 262-2919 or tajw@hotmail.

JANUARY 24, 7-9PM -- Sierra Club meeting at the Highlands Senior Center (corner of Bowers and Burns Valley Rd in Clearlake). Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area campaign organizer Angel Martinez will give a presentation on this exciting proposal for the permanent preservation of 500,000 ecologically sensitive acres of federal land in the Inner Coast Range -- much of it here in Lake County! FREE, public invited. For more information contact Victoria at 994 1931 or vbrandon@lakelive.info

JANUARY 29, 9AM -- 4 mile moderate-paced Sierra Club/Friends of Boggs Mt hike with Boone on various Boggs trails. Bring water, a snack and wear sturdy shoes. We meet in Boggs parking lot. Neutered and spayed dogs on leash welcome. Questions? fobm@mediacombb.net or 928-5819.

JANUARY 29, 3-6PM -- Transition Lake County Potluck with a Purpose, at the Middletown Community Methodist Church, 15833 Armstrong St. Eat, share, and work with other Lake County residents interested in strengthening our community and local economy. FREE: please bring healthy food to share and reusable utensils. More info: 279-1989.

JANUARY 30, 5:30-8PM -- Thrive Lake Countylworkshop at the Featherbed Railroad, 2870 Lakeshore Blvd. in Nice. Thrive Lake County is a new socially responsible business network emphasizing a local cooperative approach that focuses on the three foundations of sustainability: economic success, environmental health, and social justice. To sign up for the workshop and online webinar, visit www.thrivelakecounty.org/workshop.html; for more info contact Carol Cole-Lewis, admin@thrivelakecounty.org

FEBRUARY 6. 5-7PM -- one of three kickoff meetings for the Integrated Regional Water Management Plan covering the Cache and Putah Creek watersheds and including the entire Clear Lake basin. Public agencies in five counties will address water resource issues including water supply, water quality, contamination, floods, and invasive species. Public participation is invited. Clearlake City Hall, corner of Lakeshore and Olympic. For more info download the flyer.

FEBRUARY 18, 9AM -- 4.5 mile moderate-paced Sierra Club/Friends of Boggs Mt hike with Boone on various Boggs trails. Bring water, a snack and wear sturdy shoes. We meet in Boggs parking lot. Neutered and spayed dogs on leash welcome. Questions? fobm@mediacombb.net or 928-5819.

FEBRUARY 19, 9AM - 7-8 mile fast-paced Sierra Club/Friends of Boggs Mt hike with Carol on various Boggs trails. Bring water, a snack and wear sturdy shoes. We meet in Boggs parking lot. Neutered and spayed dogs on leash welcome. Reservations required - c.magill@mchsi.com - 928-5423.

FEBRUARY 21, 6PM -- 10th Annual Watershed Year in Review event, at the Odd Fellows Hall in Upper Lake: informal potluck supper followed by a celebration of the accomplishments of the Upper Cache Creek Watershed groups during 2011. FREE, public invited with no need to RSVP.

FEBRUARY 22, 10AM -- Friends of Boggs Mountain 2 mile casual-paced nature walk with Darlene on the Hoberg Loop Trail. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes. We will meet at the top of Entrance Road across from Hoberg's Resort. Questions? heco@mchsi.com - 928-5591.