We are fortunate to have a top notch performing arts center in Klamath Falls and there is a lot happening this month at the Ross Ragland Theater Call 541-884-LIVE for ticket information.

The Tulelake Volunteer Fire Department will be having a BBQ Fundraiser Friday, July 4, 2008 at the Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds.  BBQ will be served from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., consisting of BBQ Tri-Tip Sandwiches, Famous Tulelake Fire Dept. Baked Beans, Potato Salad and Beverages.  Hot Dogs will be available for the kids.  Fireworks begin at approximately 10:00 p.m. at the Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds grandstands.  For more information call (530) 667-2997.

Rocky Point Fire and EMS invites everyone to attend their 27thannual BBQ and auction, scheduled for Saturday, July 19 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The event takes place at the Rocky Point fire hall on Rocky Point Road, just north of Highway 140 West. The Day kicks off with a huge flea market and bake sale beginning at 9:00 AM, followed by a parade at 10:30.   BBQ lunch offers a choice of tri-tip or chicken for $10.00, or hamburgers for $6.00; all meals include beans, salads, bread and condiments.  Lunch will be served from 11:00 to 2:00 PM. Throughout the day, guests may play bingo, purchase 50/50 tickets, buy soft drinks, visit the beer/wine booth, and take advantage of wares at the vendors' booths.  Live music will be provided by the Dixieland Haute Schatz band. The auction begins at 1:30 PM with a wide variety of items, including entertainment and meal certificates, over night lodging and casino packages, golf, guided fishing trip,  fitness package, yard and birding items, and much more.  A travel raffle drawing will follow the auction. The annual fundraiser helps finance special needs for the volunteer firefighters and EMS staff.  The proceeds from this year's event are earmarked for fire and emergency equipment. For more information or to purchase raffle tickets, call Fire Chief Loren Head at (541) 356-2205.

Local host families are being sought by the non-profit A.S.S.E. International Student Exchange Program. Host families can choose students from countries like Germany, Japan, Spain and more! Students 15 to 18 years of age would live with host families while attending local high school and learn about American culture and improve their English language abilities. Students are available for an academic year, semester or a 3-month program. Call 1-800-733-2773 for more information.