LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Women’s Civic Club started off the new year by welcoming Mike Adams of Soper Reese Theater, current members, and new members Melanie Fae Garrett and Linda Debolt at its Jan. 6 luncheon meeting at the Riviera Hills Restaurant.

Highlights of the business portion of the meeting included the club’s plans for their annual Mad Hatter’s event that will take place on April 29. This is the club’s major fun-raising event for the year and is always a fun afternoon for those attending.

Thanks to the generous donations from local businesses and individuals the club is able to offer beautiful prizes and opportunities to those who attend this event. This year the donated items will be offered in a silent auction.

All proceeds from this fund raiser are used to provide scholarships to students in Lake County, city beautification projects, senior projects, children’s activities and veterans needs.

After the January business meeting and delicious chicken teriyaki luncheon the ladies welcomed Mike Adams from Soper Reese Theater.

Adams spoke to the group about the history of the theater and their plans for upgrading the 75 year old building.

The theater is a gem in Lakeport that brings a variety of films, live musical performances as well as live stage plays performed by the many talented Lake County performers.

In addition to the cultural aspects of the theater, it provides purpose and value to all those involved in its projects.

Next month’s Lake County Women’s Civic Club luncheon meeting on Feb. 3 at the Riviera Hills Restaurant will host Angela DePalma Dow from the water district.

Ladies who are interested in joining the LCWCC can contact President Helen Finch at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Usual annual dues for club membership are $20 but since we are into the new year membership dues for the remaining part of the year are pro-rated to only $12.

This is a great opportunity for ladies to learn more about Lake County while supporting civic projects in the community.

Tricia Frazer is a member of the Lake County Women’s Civic Club.