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- Written by: Community First Credit Union
NORTH COAST, Calif. — Community First Credit Union took part in the Redwood Empire Food Bank’s first-ever “Food BANKing” campaign in October.
Local credit unions, banks and other financial institutions are participating in a friendly competition to see who can raise the most funds, collect the most food, and volunteer the most hours for Redwood Empire Food Bank.
On Monday, Oct. 10, the entire Community First team spent the morning volunteering with the Redwood Empire Food Bank.
As a team they helped pack 3,168 pounds of bread, 3,190 pounds of apples, 4,320 pounds of donated items, and 7,550 pounds of sweet potatoes, squash, and cucumbers. The group packed 18,138 pounds which is equivalent to 15,189 total meals for neighbors in need.
As a not-for-profit financial institution, Community First Credit Union not only reinvests their profits to their members through high deposit rates, low loan rates, and supporting local community events and organizations, but they also like to roll their sleeves up and give back to the communities they serve.
“Our motto is ‘Here for Good’ and events like this help us live out that message alongside great partners like the Redwood Empire Food Bank. We had a great time for a great cause,” said Scott Johnson, CEO of Community First.
Community First encourages their team to volunteer throughout the year with company-wide events and local community events. In 2022, Community First volunteered over 1,000 hours.
If you’d like to learn more about the Redwood Empire Food Bank’s “Food BANKing” campaign or to donate directly visit: refb.org.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
They welcome first-time square dancers into this friendly fun activity. And if there are dancers who have moved here and missed the activity from their previous clubs — come and join them.
Lawrence Johnstone will be calling this dance.
Ely Stage Stop will be a fun and busy place this Sunday afternoon. The Fiddlers Jam is from noon to 2 p.m. and the Ely folks will have the barbecue going to serve hamburgers — and usually there are huge pieces of pie to enjoy.
The Ely Stage Stop is located on Soda Bay Road about a mile off Highway 29 between Kelseyville and Lower Lake.
For more information call Dee at 707-900-8089, Cynthia at 707-485-2768 or Belle at 707-279-2057.
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- Written by: State Controller’s Office
No trick: California has more than 70.4 million unclaimed properties worth a total of $11.9 billion waiting to be claimed this Halloween.
“Nearly one in three visitors to our website finds property in their name, the average payout was $433 last year,” said Controller Yee, California’s chief fiscal officer. “It is well worth the few minutes it takes to check if we are safeguarding any property for you.”
California’s Unclaimed Property Program is a consumer protection program in existence since 1959.
Designed to keep businesses and other entities from keeping properties belonging to a customer with whom they have lost contact.
Common types of unclaimed property include bank accounts, wages, stocks, bonds, uncashed checks, insurance benefits and safe deposit box contents.
People who find property at www.claimit.ca.gov can submit claims for their long-lost money or valuables online at any time, or call 800-992-4647 for assistance Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. PT, excluding holidays.
In September, the State Controller’s Office reunited approximately 22,000 people with about $41 million.
Here is a snapshot of claims paid last month:
• 2,424 properties valued at $2.7 million in Los Angeles;
• 471 properties valued at $368,656 in Fresno;
• 2,647 properties valued at $956,379 in Sacramento;
• 728 properties valued at $170,996 in Bakersfield;
• 129 properties valued at $75,218 in Chico;
• 122 properties valued at $183,986 in Redding;
• 49 properties valued at $60,648 in Monterey; and
• 12 properties valued at $3,777 in Barstow.
Anyone can download the unclaimed property database for free and see if people in their community or organization have items being safeguarded by the State Controller’s Office.
If your business or organization needs help ensuring you understand and meet reporting obligations under California’s unclaimed property law, please take advantage of the reporting resources available to you through the State Controller’s Office.
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- Written by: Lake County Community Radio
The board’s principal function is policy and budget setting and fund development.
“Making sure we have the funding needed to keep the air waves flowing on KPFZ, 88.1 FM — in normal times and in times of crisis — is our most important role,” said Board President Olga Martin Steele.
Currently there are two vacancies on the board. Individuals with financial skills; experience in fundraising, marketing, social media and web design; and anyone with leadership, management and problem-solving skills is encouraged to apply.
To apply, download a blank application from the station website, www.kpfz.org and mail to LCCR, Inc., PO Box 466, Lakeport, CA 95453.
If you need help with the application, call the station and leave a message at 707-263-3640, a board member will promptly return your call.
KPFZ, 88.1 is noncommercial community radio, serving listeners countywide on air and through live streaming.
“Our talk programs tackle local issues from a variety of perspectives and our music programmers offer an eclectic array of multi-generational and cultural music to suit all palates,” Steele said. “We exist to serve the community through information, education and music.”
If serving as a board member isn’t for you, consider volunteering in some other capacity.
To learn more about how you can support one-of-a-kind community radio, attend a board meeting.
The board meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month at 6:15 p.m.
Agendas and the zoom invitations are posted on the website, www.kpfz.org.
For more information about the role of a board member, how you can volunteer or support KPFZ, call 916-849-8170.