NICE — Dates have been announced for the second annual Hands Around Clear Lake Tribal Gathering and Healing Ceremony, a yearly event that unites Lake County citizens and neighbors around a common intention of blessing and healing Clear Lake and the community.
The event will take place Sept. 21 and 22 at Shi-Kom Pomo Village in Nice. Take Nice-Lucerne Cutoff to Lakeshore Boulevard and look for the signs. In the Pomo language, “Shi-Kom” means “the gathering place.”
The Sept. 21 “Concert and Campout on Clear Lake” will feature a ceremonial fire, a drum circle, dancing, storytelling and live performances by several Lake County musical acts, including Blue Collar, Without a Net, Righteous Vibrations, The Possible Futures and Lucas Prana & the Gypsy Vayus. The concert is free and begins at 6 p.m.
The gathering will last all night and free camping is available. Families and pets are welcome. There will be a potluck dinner and guests are encouraged to bring drinking water as well as reusable dishes to make this a green event.
On Sept. 22 there will be a sunrise ceremony at 6 a.m. to bless Clear Lake. The ceremony will include blessings by indigenous elders, shamans, spiritual leaders and healers from all around the region and will be broadcast live on KPFZ 88.1 FM, Lake County Community Radio.
Those who are unable to attend the ceremony in person are encouraged to gather privately on the shore of the lake wherever possible to share in this event. The radio broadcast will go from 6 to 8 a.m. and will be streaming online at www.kpfz.org.
The sunrise ceremony will be followed by a partially-catered potluck breakfast and a morning of activities on the shore, including swimming, drumming, more live music and art projects for the whole family.
Hands Around Clear Lake is a free event. All donations will benefit the event”s sponsors, Transition Lake County, Thrive Lake County, the Lucy Moore Foundation and KPFZ Lake County Community Radio.
More information about the event is available at www.hands aroundclearlake.com, on Facebook or by calling 279-1989.
Following the sunrise ceremony on Sept. 22, guests are invited to 682 First St. in Upper Lake for a Transition Lake County Potluck with a Purpose at 3 p.m., followed by a celebration of the Autumnal Equinox at 5 p.m.
Citizens are invited to gather for networking and sharing with local community leaders working together to co-create a healthier, happier, more resilient Lake County and to share in a celebration of the beginning of fall. The potluck will be followed by an evening of drumming and celebration in community.
Information about the festivities can be found atwww.transitionlake county.org or by calling 279-1989.
