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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Soroptimist International of Clear Lake is continuing its outreach and assistance programs despite COVID-19, and is beginning fundraising for its annual program to offer education grants to women.
With news of the coronavirus pandemic, Soroptimist International of Clear Lake canceled its main fundraiser for the year, the Spring Fling.
A time-honored tradition, the annual event raised funds to support programs to benefit Lake County women, girls and families.
“It was a sad turn of events,” said club President Tina Scott. “We needed the proceeds for our annual Live Your Dreams awards program and needed a new way forward. Thanks to the creativity and determination of our members, we’re getting ready to launch a different type of fundraiser – a wine raffle – just in time for the holidays.”
The club also continued two other important projects, Totes 4 Teens and Sponsoring Survivorship. Recently members joined to make blankets that will go into tote bags for Lake County teens. Despite a tight budget, the club also made their annual $500 contribution to support local breast cancer awareness.
“Now it’s time to kick off our featured – and my favorite – program, Live Your Dream,” Scott said.
This unique program awards education grants to women who are the primary financial support for their families – women who have a dream to pursue a better life. The grants are used to improve their education, skills and employment prospects. The number and amount of the grants depend on the amount of money raised. Last year the total awarded was $5,300.
“Past award recipients have overcome obstacles most of us can’t imagine,” said Kathy Freeborn, past project coordinator and longtime club member. “Escaping poverty, abusive relationships and beating drug addictions, are just a few of the hardships faced. It is heartbreaking to hear the tragedies these women have endured and equally heartwarming to know we are making a difference in their lives and the lives of their children. I always wish we could do more – the need in Lake County is so great.”
“Especially in these particularly challenging economic times, the sentiments expressed by Freeborn resonate with all club members,” Scott said.
Fawn Williams, the organizer of this year’s fundraising event, said, “We’re asking those that can to join us in support of deserving women by purchasing raffle tickets, $25 each or 5 for $100. On December 15 we will draw 4 prizes – from 30 to 5 bottles of amazing Lake County wines.”
To purchase tickets using a credit card, call 707-350-5866 or mail your checks to SICL, 3050 robin Lane, Clearlake, CA 95422.
To help get the word out to Lake County women who may benefit from a Live Your Dream cash award, check out the club’s Facebook page or contact Tina Scott at 707-849-4414.
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MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – All Mendocino National Forest offices (virtual services), including the Chico Seed Orchard, will be closed on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Offices will resume virtual services at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12.
Fire and law enforcement staff will be on duty to provide for public safety; our staffing includes many veterans who have chosen a Forest Service career following their military service. A big thank you to all vets from your friends at the Mendocino National Forest.
Remember that the August Complex fire area closure is still in effect and that Forest Highway 7 is not open to through traffic from Willows to Covelo.
For information about the Mendocino National Forest, including current fire closure area, Christmas Tree Permits (mail only / no walk-ins) and firewood permits, visit
https://www.fs.usda.gov/mendocino/ and on Facebook, https:/www.facebook.com/MendocinoNF.
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The burn is planned for Wednesday, Nov. 11, through Friday, Nov. 13, weather and air quality conditions permitting.
The prescribed burn area is located south of the community of Yorkville, near Upper Rancheria Creek in the southeastern portion of Mendocino County, south of Highway 128 and north of Cloverdale. Aircraft and smoke will be visible in the area.
The prescribed burning being done under this Vegetation Management Program project will be conducted under specific climatic conditions to ensure control and minimize air quality and other impacts.
The primary goal of this prescribed burn is to reintroduce fire as a natural element of the ecosystem.
A second goal is to improve wildlife habitat by inducing new shoots from sprouting species to increase forage production, with islands of unburned fuel left within the burned area to provide shelter for small mammals.
A third goal is to reduce overall vegetation to decrease the chance of catastrophic wildfires in the future.
The burn will be conducted under very tight restrictions for the personal safety of firefighters and area residents.
If there are any indications that the burn cannot be conducted in a safe manner, such as high winds or local fire activity, the burn will be canceled.
Cal Fire reminds all residents that their safety is of the utmost concern.
For prescribed burning notifications, residents are encouraged to follow the Cal Fire Mendocino Unit on Twitter and on Facebook.
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