LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The ladies of the (soon to be known as) Lake County Women's Civic Club, previously the Lakeport Women's Civic Club, caused an early morning traffic jam at Ripe Choice Farm on Saturday as they arrived from all over the county to kick off their 2021-22 fundraising season.

President Helen Finch and President-elect Kim Baldwin have an enthusiastic agenda for the Lake County Women’s Civic Club this year and will be actively recruiting civic-minded young professionals to help continue the group’s 100-year tradition of service to Lake County.

Meetings are held on the first Friday of each month, except for July and August.

The meeting place is undetermined at this time as a committee is researching possibilities around the lake.

Prior to COVID-19, the club hosted 50to 60 women for lunch each month. Where to have lunch is proving to be a challenge for many local service groups who are concerned about COVID safety.

As the Lake County Women’s Civic Club, the group is looking forward to creating more of a presence around the county and bringing a little business to different establishments around the lake may provide a win/win for all.

If you are interested in joining the Lake County Women's Civic Club in raising funds and serving your community, please call Helen Finch at 707-972-1807.