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- Written by: Karen Magnuson
LAKEPORT, Calif. — On March 23, 100-plus participants gathered at the Lakeport Senior Center to join in the inaugural Bingo Fun for Literacy event, a Lake County Literacy Coalition fundraiser.
The monies generated will benefit the Adult and Family Literacy Program serving all of Lake County.
Food and drink purchases and donations, silent auction bids, and financial donations from individuals and businesses all contributed to the pot.
The program thanked the Lake County community for its generosity and support.
Early in the evening, Literacy Program Coordinator Georgina Marie Guardado welcomed the bingo participants and explained the need for the literacy program, including the fact that 20% of Lake County residents may not know how to read at a third grade level.
The Lake County Literacy Coalition Board President then introduced Laura Mc Andrews-Sammel, Chamber of Commerce director, who served as the host and bingo caller for the event.
Once the games began, so did the fun and entertainment; winners won gift card after gift card.
The food and drink was plentiful. The tables, decorated with rainbow and green tablecloths, created a lively St. Patrick’s Day atmosphere.
Clear Lake High School's Interact volunteers provided exceptional hands-on support the entire evening.
One particularly memorable moment during the festivities was the live auction of the very last wrinkled hotdog for an amazing $105 bid.
The community's awareness and generosity helps in the Lake County Literacy Coalition's efforts to find the people who aren't lucky enough to be able to read or write as well as they would wish and those who may wish to tutor.
To quote Carrie Scott, Carlsbad City Library’s Literacy Services Coordinator who just retired after 35 years, “Literacy is an essential skill, not just a noble cause.”
For more information about this free program call 707-263-7633 or email
More information is also available at the group's Facebook site: Lake County Literacy Coalition.
Please consider joining in the 2nd annual Bingo Fun for Literacy to be scheduled in 2025 or donate at
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
It will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
They will serve stuffed bell peppers, vegetables, salad and dessert.
There also will be music.
The event is free to all veterans, with a $10 donation requested for non-veterans.
The Moose Lodge is located at 15900 East Highway 20, Clearlake Oaks.
For more information, call the lodge at 707-998-3740.
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — The Salvation Army invites children to attend camp this summer at Camp Del Oro in Nevada City.
The camp will take place from July 15 to 19. Transportation will be provided.
Get ready for adventure, including watersports, archery, hiking, campfires and more.
Children ages 7 to 16 are invited to attend. Space is limited so register early.
The cost is $25 per child, to be paid through cash or money order. The rest will be paid by the organization.
For more information about the camp, visit www.campdeloro.org or call the Salvation Army’s Lake County office at 707-995-1128.
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Sign up now to be a part of a four-member team competing for the title of 2024 Trivia Challenge Champions.
Quizmaster Mark Lipps from Ripe Choice Farm & Catering will be there to ask the tough questions and keep everyone on track.
The competition is limited to 20 teams and spots are expected to fill up fast. Each four-member team can consist of anyone — from co-workers to first-responder agencies, government offices, corporations/businesses, community-service, fraternal organizations, or groups of family or friends. The possibilities are endless.
Each team will pay $200 to enter the contest; teams may ask sponsors to contribute to the entry fee. Sponsors will be publicly acknowledged.
If being in the audience is more your speed, just sit back and watch the action as it unfolds in suspenseful moments and hilarity. Enjoy some hors d’oeuvres. Have a glass of wine. Watchers will pay $20 to sit close to the stage or $15 to sit further back.
Onlookers will also have a chance to participate by putting their names into a drawing; four random and willing audience members will become the “wild card” team and join the competition for free.
The 2024 Champion Team will be invited back next year to defend their title at no charge.
Set the date to come join the Lake County Symphony Association for an evening of fundraising and entertainment.
Ticket information and additional details will be available on the Soper-Reese website.