KELSEYVILLE
Run for Literacy
The Lake County Literacy Coalition invites individuals, friends, and families who enjoy walking and running to participate in the 29th Vineyard Run for Literacy. The event, which benefits the Coalition’s efforts promoting literacy throughout Lake County, is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 14, with start and finish of the walk and runs at Steele Wines.
Sponsored by the Coalition, the 5K walk/run and 10K run will start at 9 a.m. from the winery located on Thomas Drive at Highway 29. The Coalition plans to give awards to top finishers in the runs, gifts to the first 200 people who register, and raffle prizes to participants.
Registration is available online and via forms available from members of the Coalition and at each of Lake County’s library branches. Early registration fees, through Sept. 30, are $25 per adult (age 19 and over) and $10 per child (ages 7 through 18). There is no fee for children through age 6. After the early registration deadline, the fee per adult increase to $35 and per child to $15.
Online registration at http://runsignup.com/Race/CA/ Kelseyville/VineyardRunforLite racy closes Oct. 11. There is also a minimal processing fee for the online sign-up.
Participants are also encouraged to get sponsors, but it is not required. Each individual who brings $100 in sponsor contributions on race day will participate for free. Sponsor sheets may be downloaded at http://lclcoalition.wixsite. com/lclc. They may also be obtained by calling (707) 263-7633.
“We are looking forward to another fantastic Vineyard Run this year,” says Deb Ehrhardt, Coalition president. “It takes place, rain or shine, in the beautiful scenic area near the winery. It’s a fun community event in conjunction with Steele Wines’ annual Harvest Festival, and it supports our Coalition and its work helping Lake County residents gain reading and writing skills they need.”
“We look forward to this event every year,” adds Chereese Sills, the Coalition’s race director. “We typically have wonderful weather, and the atmosphere and scenery can’t be beat. The event is perfect for everyone from the serious runner to the walkers and families enjoying a Sunday outing.”
For additional information about the nonprofit Coalition and the Vineyard Run for Literacy, visit the Coalition’s website at http://lclcoalition.wixsite. com/lclc/lake-co-literacy- coalition or call (707) 263-7633.
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LOWER LAKE
Literacy Coalition Pizza Fundraiser
The Lake County Literacy Coalition reminds the public that an evening of pizza and fun is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 19, at DJ’s Pizza, 16135 Main Street. The “All You Can Eat Pizza” event is a fundraiser for the Coalition. Between 5 and 8 p.m., the $8 per person admission will cover the price of pizza while supporting the coalition’s work.
Sponsored by DJ’s Pizza, the event will feature a 50/50 raffle, with the winner taking half the money from ticket sales. The winner will need to be present.
“We invite you to bring your friends and family out to DJ’s on Sept. 19 to enjoy as much delicious pizza as you’d like and have some fun,” says Deb Ehrhardt, Coalition president. “We thank DJ’s Pizza’s owners for their assistance and generosity with this fundraiser benefiting the Lake County Literacy programs. Please plan to join us!”
Proceeds will support the literacy tutoring activities offered by the Coalition throughout Lake County. The program assists and supports adult learners and families by providing books and supplies, tutors, tutor training and workshops for adults.
In addition, the Lake County Literacy Coalition is encouraging individuals to sign up for its annual Vineyard Run For Literacy, a 5K walk/run and 10K run that takes place at Steele Wines. This year’s Vineyard Run is slated for Sunday, Oct. 14, in conjunction with the Annual Harvest Festival at the winery.
For information about the Literacy Coalition or about the organization’s upcoming events, call (707) 263-7633 or visit the Coalition’s Facebook page.
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MIDDLETOWN
September luncheon with Gail Jonas
Gail Jonas will regale the lunchtime crowd with stories of growing up in Lake County at our September Luncheon.
Lunch will be served on Wednesday, September 19, by the Senior Center at noon at the Middletown Senior Center, 21256 Washington Street. The program will end promptly at 1 p.m. For only $5 per person, enjoy a delicious meal of spaghetti, green salad, and fruit salad. You may also just come and listen to the speaker for free. Everyone is welcome!
Reservations are required. Please call 987-3113 or email middletownluncheonclub@g mail.com before 6 pm Tuesday..
For reservations or cancellations after Tuesday evening, please call the Senior Center directly, 987-3113.
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Legislation
When the Legislature finally gaveled down, it had approved about 900 bills this year. Here’s a look at some of the most interesting or consequential ones heading to Brown’s desk. He has until Sept. 30 to sign or veto all bills—or he could do neither, in which case a bill would become law without his signature.
We’ll keep updating these as the governor makes his last pass at deciding which will become law in California.
Conservatorships for Mentally Ill Homeless People
WHAT THE BILL WOULD DO:
SB 1045 would create a 5-year, opt-in pilot program for San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego Counties, making it easier to conserve individuals with serious mental illness and substance abuse disorders who refuse treatment and have been detained frequently by police. Counties would have to prove that they could provide housing and wraparound services before they could participate.
WHO SUPPORTS IT?
San Francisco Democratic Sen. Scott Wiener sponsored the bill, which also received backing from San Francisco Mayor London Breed and several San Francisco tourism interests, as well as the cities of Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Fairfield, and the California Psychiatric Association. They argued that current laws often prevent people from getting the treatment they deserve even when they are unable to request it. Some public health workers said it was frustrating to see the same mentally ill people routinely cycling through on 72-hour holds. Wiener, who contends the bill would affect a small minority of homeless people, said “We do have a very large conservatorship program in California—it’s called jail.”
WHO’S OPPOSED?
An array of advocates for homeless people joined the American Civil Liberties Union in maintaining that it was a mistake to make it easier to conserve people when low-cost housing and other support programs are in short supply, particularly for anyone with a criminal background. They noted that it was senseless to funnel money into the court process of expanding conservatorships when that money could be better spent giving people the housing and treatment options they need.
WHY IT MATTERS:
Californians are troubled by the presence on their streets of people who exhibit symptoms of mental illness—both because it makes neighborhoods less safe and also because it feels inhumane. But if there is general agreement over the need to do something to help, there are stark differences of opinion about what should be done. Other bills attempting to address this issue on a statewide basis failed to advance, but if these pilot programs win authorization, expect the rest of the state to closely watch the outcomes in San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego.The Governor’s decision is pending.
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