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The event takes place on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
With door prizes, raffles, free samples and lots of activities it is sure to be worth the short trip to our local shopping center. The day won’t be short of entertainment either, with a live jazz band hired by our new Crave Coffee Shop.
Speaking of Crave, how does a year's supply of free coffee sound? There will be a raffle on Saturday but coffee is just one of the great prizes.
Are you or your children interested in karate? Guanxi Martial Arts will be giving away karate uniforms, practice swords and sparing gloves.
If karate isn’t your style, but you still like to stay in shape, then Muscle Matrix is there for you. They will be giving away a free six-month gym membership.
Do you have pets? If so, a year's supply of Royal Canine dog or cat food might sound pretty enticing. What about eight bags of Diamond cat food and dog food? A few of the businesses are giving away door prizes and free samples as well. With so many businesses giving away so many great gifts few will go home empty-handed.
When you arrive on Saturday don’t forget to bring your appetite. Hardester's will be firing up the barbecue to provide all the hungry shoppers with free hot dogs.
If you’re still hungry after you enjoy your hot dog then stop into Brian's Pizza to get some free pizza. Don’t forget about Ting's Thai restaurant because they are raffling off a free monthly lunch for a year to a lucky raffle participant.
This Saturday two lucky women could also win their “dream” come true. Dream Salon will be giving away two “Day of Beauty” gift certificates. The certificates include a manicure, pedicure, a new haircut and hairstyle as well as a makeover!
Hidden Valley Lake residents interested in preparing their taxes are in luck. H & R Block is giving away two $50 tax preparation certificates in Saturday’s big raffle. Century 21 is sweetening the pot with gift certificates from our local Hidden Valley Lake Plaza businesses as well.
There are so many exciting give always and activities this Saturday that you couldn’t possibly miss this one-of-a-kind event practically in your backyard.
With fun for every participant of any age and even your pets, make sure you come out for this celebration. All of our local businesses can’t wait to see you there!
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HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE – There is great news for pet lovers in Hidden Valley Lake – a new pet store has opened in the Hidden Valley Lake Plaza.
Hidden Valley Pet Palace, owned by Terri Gonsalves, offers a full line of pet care supplies as well as full service grooming. For the do-it-yourself owner the Pet Palace also offers a self-service washing station.
Hidden Valley Pet Palace cares deeply for your pet’s health, offering a wide variety of highly nutritional foods.
The Pet Palace also understands the economic struggle, helping you to feed your pet the best food at a price that will make you and your pet happy. Hidden Valley Pet Palace is dedicated to providing all your pet care needs.
With a love of animals since she was young,
To everyone who knows Gonsalves – who has loved animals since she was young – it seems that it was meant to be that she would eventually own a pet store.
Hidden Valley Pet Palace wasn’t just opened for profit, it was opened because Gonsalves and her family wanted to share the happiness that animals have brought to there lives with the community that has been so kind to them.
Moving to Hidden Valley Lake in 2005 for a fresh start Gonsalves was instantly charmed by the smiling faces and the beauty of the town that she now calls home.
Growing up in a small town in Colorado her passion for animals started with her father, Bill. Their home always welcomed any animal that needed love and attention, from raccoons to a bull named Moo-Moo. Gonsalves' home is still that way today – she strongly believes that pets are part of the family, to be loved and protected just as you would your own child.
So with a heartfelt promise to love and care for your pet just like you would, Gonsalves and her family ask you to please come join the Hidden Valley Pet Palace family.
Whether your best friend has fur, feathers or scales Hidden Valley Pet Palace has opened their doors and they can’t wait to see you.
If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment for grooming call 987-1981.
Hidden Valley Pet Palace – where they will treat your pets like royalty!
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LAKEPORT – A regional North Coast Agritourism Conference will be held Nov. 12 at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center in Ukiah.
The conference will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The North Coast Agritourism Conference will include speakers on tourism, evaluating resources, business plans, county regulations, managing risk and marketing.
A panel discussion will feature experienced agritourism operators from across the region, including Anne Austin of Eleven Roses Ranch and Lake County Wine Tours.
Agritourism includes a wide array of farm and farm-related activities states the USDA, including outdoor recreation, educational experiences such as cooking classes and wine tasting, entertainment such as harvest festivals and barn dances, hospitality services including overnight stays and guided tours, and on-farm direct sales that include “u-pick” and roadside stands.
According to a recent USDA report released in December of 2007, farm-based recreation, which includes hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and other on-farm activities, provided income to about 52,000 farms across the country in 2004 and continues to grow.
Local farmers, ranchers, and others who are interested in developing the hidden assets of agricultural businesses are invited to register for this informative conference. An agritourism conference was held in Lake County in 2006 and sold out quickly, so early registrations are encouraged.
Registration fee is $40 for the conference and includes the University of California Agritourism manual, catered lunch, conference packet, and morning refreshments. The deadline to register is Nov. 7.
For more information see https://ucanr.org/sitebuilder/filegroups/calendar26-Sep-08-626/9316.pdf.
The Lake County Marketing and Economic Development program, a member of the North Coast Tourism Council, is sponsoring this conference along with the Mendocino County Promotional Alliance, UC Cooperative Extension Mendocino County, the City of Ukiah, and the Mendocino Wingrape and Wine commission.
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LAKEPORT – The Lakeport Regional Chamber ribbon cutting for Sutton Family Farm's Corn Maze opening took place on Saturday, Oct. 4.
Stephanie, Michael and daughter Samantha Sutton have once again created a delightful fall entertainment experience for all ages.
The maze, which features two miles of trails, is open during October, closing on Oct. 31.
The cost is $6 per person, with ages 4 and under entering for free.
Every Friday and Saturday is Flashlight Night; bring your own flashlights.
On Oct. 18 and 19 there will be a Vintage Tractor Show, with a giant pumpkin weigh-off on Oct. 18 at 1 p.m.
Dutch Draft carriage rides are from noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26; the cost is $3 per person.
On Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. will be Rocktoberfest featuring local bands.
Sutton Family Farms is located at 2405 Scotts Valley Road in Lakeport.
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