MIDDLETOWN
Call for artwork for MAC’s next exhibit, CLUSTERS
The Middletown Art Center seeks strong, well-crafted works in any medium that create a cluster of work when hung together. An inquiry, exploration, series etc.
CLUSTERS will be on view from April 2, 2022 – June 26, 2022 in the MAC gallery and feature a collection of works in various mediums by multiple artists. Submissions for the exhibit are due on or before March 11 via a new submission on-line upload process. The opening reception will take place April 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. in person at MAC and online via Zoom and is free to the public.
Please visit middletownartcenter.org/callsforwork for details on submission criteria and to start the application process. All work will be juried by the MAC Curatorial Team. In addition to the gallery exhibit, work will be showcased on MAC’s website through an interactive 3-D virtual gallery, as well as on ArtworkArchive.com.
MAC’s current exhibit Move! is on view through March 28. Be sure to catch this compelling group show. The MAC Gallery is open Thursday through Monday, 10:30 to 5 p.m., or by appointment 707-809-8118. Social distancing and masking are observed as necessary, in accord with current local and state guidelines.
Find out more about MAC programs and events including a Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) & Fire Management panel discussion on Zoom, and a Writing Workshop @MAC, both on March 5 at www.middletownartcenter.org. Like or follow us on social media @mtownartcenter. Engage, support, and celebrate the arts and culture in Lake County.
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LAKE COUNTY
Notice of offices up for election to be held on June 7, 2022
The Lake County Registrar of Voters Office would like to remind candidates and voters of Lake County that a Statewide Direct Primary Election is scheduled to be held on Tuesday June 7, 2022 to elect, Federal, State, Legislative, and County officials. Listed below are the county offices in which candidates are to be nominated and voted solely within Lake County:
- County Superintendent of Schools
- County Supervisor, District 2
- County Supervisor, District 3
- Assessor-Recorder
- County Clerk-Auditor
- District Attorney
- Sherriff-Coroner
- Treasurer-Tax Collector
All candidates for elective office enumerated above must file within the nomination period of Feb. 14, 2022 through March 11, 2022, a declaration of candidacy form and nomination papers in order for their name to be printed on the June 7, 2022 Statewide Direct Primary Election ballot.
In addition to local offices to be filled, notice is hereby given that the following Federal, State and Legislative offices for which candidates are to be nominated at the June 7, 2022 Statewide Direct Primary Election are as follows:
State and District offices:
- Governor
- Lieutenant Governor
- Secretary of State
- Controller
- Treasurer
- Attorney General
- Insurance Commissioner
- Board of Equalization Member, District 2
Congressional offices:
- United States Representative, District 4
Voter nominated offices:
- United States Senator (Full Term)
- United States Senator (Partial/Unexpired Term)
Legislative offices:
- State Senate, District 2
- State Assembly Member, District 4
Non partisan Statewide office:
- Superintendent of Public Instruction
Voters desiring information regarding filing for any of the elective offices enumerated above may contact the Registrar of Voters office in person at the Lake County Courthouse, 325 N Forbes St, Lakeport or by phone at (707) 263-2372. For Additional Information Phone (707) 263-2372 or Toll Free at (888) 235-6730 . Contact: Maria Valadez, Registrar of Voters or Lourdes Pantaleon, Deputy Registrar of Voters
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LAKEPORT
Crime and community safety concerns
We are aware of and concerned about the crime issues in the downtown area and around Library Park and adjacent businesses. This includes people being under the influence of drugs and alcohol and disturbing the peace of others, thefts from businesses causing people to be in fear and affecting their ability to conduct business and other inappropriate behavior having a negative effect on our downtown and park areas.
This week we talked to over 20 business owners, managers or property owners in this area. We want to work with everyone to address these issues and keep our downtown and park safe for the enjoyment of all and to allow our businesses to run effectively without fear of crime. If we have not talked to you yet, we want to. We want to be notified of all concerns.
Solving these problems is complex and not an easy task. Some of the issues that restrict us include a lack of resources to effectively deal with the ongoing homelessness crisis, staffing issues including when we are down positions, have higher priority calls or the massive amount of new training requirements that take officers off the streets. Also, the past and continued changes in laws at the state level, both voter-passed initiatives and legislative changes that hold people less accountable, and the current zero bail rules that lead to a majority of crimes not being bookable into jail or, if they do get booked, they are released shortly afterward.
A couple of the more significant things we are doing to continue addressing this problem are, first: Using our full-time crisis responder, assigned from the Lake Family Resource Center, to help unhoused people or others in crisis get into the resources we do have and eventually off the street into a housing program. And second: Directing more time out of our cars to being visible on foot in the downtown area, talking to people and addressing issues. This now includes having open overtime shifts where officers have the opportunity to stay focused downtown and not get pulled away for other details.
None of the efforts are an overnight fix but, hopefully, will have the right impact over time. However, it will require plenty of community assistance and involvement to get it done right.
Please continue to report all suspicious activity and reach out to us with other general concerns. In-progress incidents should be called in immediately to (707) 263-5491. General information may be sent to us at info@lakeportpolice.org. Directed Patrol Requests can be completed online at https://lakeport.crimegraphics.com/2013/default.aspx.
Chief Brad Rasmussen, Lakeport Police Department
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