The dinner will be held on Thursday, July 16, at Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino, 1545 E. Highway 20.

Cocktails start at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m.

The Shriners potentate will make a visit during the event.

There will be music, prizes and fellowship.

Tickets cost $35 per person.

Everyone is invited to attend and join the fun.

For reservations and directions call 707-350-3733, 707-349-3324 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, at Middletown's St. Joseph Catholic Church, located behind Tri-Counties Bank at the corner of Bush and Young streets.

The cost is $25 per person. Lunch will be served at noon.

Reservations are required. Don't miss out – seating is limited.

In addition to the luncheon, the fundraiser will include a chance to buy gently used jewelry, hats, scarves and gloves, as well as gorgeous necklaces, earrings, pins, bracelets and watches at fabulous prices.

All proceeds provide food boxes to the hungry in Lake County.

For more information call Hedy Montoya at 707-987-8139 or Joann Williams, 707-928-5143.

LAKEPORT – St. Mary Immaculate Church in Lakeport will host the “Christmas in July” fundraiser on Friday, July 31, and Saturday, Aug. 1.

The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parish hall, 801 N. Main St., Lakeport.

There will be bargains galore on books (from art to travel), collectibles, vacuums, tool box (complete with tools), printers and paper shredder, computer games, tape deck player, CDs (50s music to classical), faux flowers and trees, baskets, vases, oodles of Christmas tree ornaments, trees, wreaths, decorations, wrapping paper and ribbon, household items and furniture (chairs, ottoman, tables, stands, computer chair) and much more.

The workshop will begin at 10 a.m. at Deeper Life Christian Fellowship, 9980 Mill St., at the corner of Main Street and Morgan Valley Road across from the Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum in Lower Lake.

In a PowerPoint presentation, attorney Dennis A. Fordham will explain the benefits of a trust versus a simple will. A 20-minute discussion will follow. Refreshments will be provided.

RSVP by calling Fordham's office, 707-263-3235.

This event – one of approximately 300 preliminary model searches nationwide – is a chance for women in this region to qualify for the U.S. Finals.

The Miss Hawaiian Tropic Endless Summer Invitational Model Search will culminate with regional and state finals across the country with the winners going directly to the United States Finals.

In that event, over 100 young ladies from across the country will compete for the title of Miss Hawaiian Tropic U.S. That winner will then represent the United States in the Miss Hawaiian Tropic International Pageant next spring.

Who knows? One of the contestants at Cache Creek could advance to the U.S. Finals or even become the winner of the title Miss Hawaiian Tropic U.S.

In addition to the show on Aug. 15, guests who want to meet the girls in person and get an autographed calendar are invited to come to Cache Creek’s Club 88 on Friday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Tickets are available now for $49, $35, and $25 through Tickets.com on the Web, www.Tickets.com , by phone at 800-225-2277 or at www.CacheCreek.com and Cache Creek Casino Resort guest services.