MAY 13, 5:30PM -- Second Sunday Cinema screening of "Hot Coffee," documenting the other side of the push for tort reform. This fascinating film takes a well-researched look at the pervasive control that big media, working with big corporations and big government, has over our lives. Introduced by Tim Williams of Lake County Move to Amend, who will offer opportunities to get involved in the nationwide move to reclaim power for the people. Clearlake United Methodist Church, 14521 Pearl Ave: always FREE. For more info call 889-7355

MAY 14, 7PM -- District 1 Supervisorial candidate Victoria Brandon will be Glenn Goodman's guest on Hellbound Handbasket, community radio station KPFZ, 88.1FM. Phone in to 263 3435 to join the conversation.

MAY 16, 10AM -- District 1 Supervisorial candidate Victoria Brandon will be Terri Larsen's guest on Lake County Magazine, community radio station KPFZ, 88.1FM. Phone in to 263 3435 to join the conversation.

MAY 16, 12PM -- Judges' Candidate Forum at the Middletown Lunch Club, United Methodist Social Hall, 15851 Armstrong St. Michael Friel, Judy Conard, Michael Lunas, and Susan Krones will share their views of the judiciary and respond to questions. Public invited.

MAY 17, 6-8PM: District 1 Supervisorial candidate forum at the Calpine Visitor Center, sponsored by the Middletown Area Merchants Association. MEETING CANCELED

MAY 18, 7PM-12AM -- Concert and Silent Auction Fundraiser for KPFZ and Lake County Summer of Peace at Konocti Vista Casino. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Watershed Books, Lakeport, and Catfish Coffee House, Clearlake.

MAY 19, 5AM-12PM -- 13th Annual Bloody Island Memorial, off Hwy 20 at Reclamation Road and Redbud Rd, Upper Lake. Please join us for the 13th forgiveness ceremony in honor of the Pomo Indian People that perished and those that survived the Bloody Island Massacre of 1850.

MAY 19, 7 a.m. - 7-8 mile fast paced hike with Carol on various Boggs trails. Bring water, a snack and wear sturdy shoes. Prior long distance hiking experience necessary. Neutered/spayed dogs on leash welcome. We meet in the Boggs parking lot. Reservations are required: c.magill@mchsi.com - 928-5423.

MAY 20, 9:30AM -- Highland Springs Wildflower Stroll Enjoy a leisurely 2 hour hike exploring and identifying the wonderful spring Wildflowers at Highland Springs Recreation Area. \Meet at the picinc area at the park at 9:30. Dogs not permitted on this trip. Reservations with Karen Sullivan greymare56@gmail.com

!!! MAY 21: last day to REGISTER TO VOTE before the June election !!!

MAY 23, 7PM -- Sierra Club Lake Group general membership meeting at the East Lake Grange (on Hwy 20 in Clearlake Oaks), featuring a presentation by photographer and author Dennis Blum on California's Tule Elk. Blum is the author of "Dwarf Chronicles: Saving California's Tule Elk." FREE, public invited. For more information contact Cheri at 263-5787 or cherisierraclub@gmail.com

MAY 26 -- Sierra Club/] Friends of Boggs Mountain hike in Boggs Mountain State Forest. Hike various trails. Appropriate footwear required, water/snack advised. Neutered/Spayed dogs on leash welcome. Class M-5-6 -A. Meet: 9 am-kiosk-main parking area. Entrance at Forestry Road 1.3 miles north of Cobb Village on Hwy 175. Leader Boone Lodge fobm@mediacombb.net (707) 928-5819. Bad weather cancels.

MAY 26-27 -- Sierra Club Backpack to Snow Mountain Wilderness. On Saturday we will drive to Summit Springs and then climb approximately 3 miles to a camp near Cedar Grove. Next day to the summit and then back to the cars. Possible extension to May 28 if desired. Bring overnight gear and food. and water filter. Class H-10-C Meet: 8 a.m.Upper Lake Ranger station Elk Mountain Road. By reservation only. Leader Steve Devoto sdevoto@mchsi.com

MAY 30, 9 a.m. - 1.75 mile casual-paced Friends of Boggs Mt. hike with Darlene on various Boggs trails. Bring water, a snack and wear sturdy shoes. We meet in the Boggs parking lot. Questions? heco@mchsi.com - 928-5591.

!!! JUNE 5: ELECTION DAY !!!

JUNE 9 -- Sierra Club Boggs Mountain Forest Hike. Hike various trails. Need sturdy shoes, plenty of water,lunch, prior long distance hiking experience. Neutered/spayed dogs on leash welcome. Class M-7-8-A. Meet: 7 am Boggs Forest. By reservation only. Leader Carol Magill c.magill@mchsi.com 707-928-5423, 707-295-0862 (cell).

JUNE 9, 8:30AM -- nature walk at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park to the ridge and back. led by former park ranger Tom Nixon, followed by a tour of the historic ranch house. For more information visit www.andersonmarsh.org or call 995-2658

JUNE 16, 12-3PM -- Second Annual "Cattails and Tules" food and wine pairing event to benefit Konocti Regional Trails (KRT) and the Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association (AMIA). Hosted jointly by Vigilance Winery & Vineyards (13888 Pt Lakeview Rd) and Gregory Graham Winery (13633 Pt Lakeview). A funfilled day of amazing wines, incredible cuisine, and views to die for. For more info and to buy tickets ($40) visit www.cattailsandtules.com

JUNE 17 -- Sierra Club/Friends of Boggs Mountain hike in Boggs Mountain State Forest. Hike various trails. Appropriate footwear required, water/snack advised. Neutered/Spayed dogs on leash welcome. Class M-6-7-A. Meet: 9 am-kiosk-main parking area. Entrance at Forestry Road 1.3 miles north of Cobb Village on Hwy 175. Leader Boone Lodge fobm@mediacombb.net (707) 928-5819. Bad weather cancels.

JUNE 22 -- opening ceremonies of the Lake County Summer of Peace celebration, marked by the installation of renowned sculptor Rolf Kriken¹s ³peace pole² in Clearlake and Lakeport.

JUNE 24, 9 a.m. -- 2.9 mile casual-paced Friends of Boggs Mountain hike with Darlene on various Boggs trails. Bring water, a snack and wear sturdy shoes. We meet in the Boggs parking lot. Questions? heco@mchsi.com - 928-5591. We meet in Boggs parking lot.