LAKE COUNTY
Lake County Library offers craft classes in December
Just in time for the gift giving season the Lakeport Library will present two craft classes in December. Giving hand-made gifts is a wonderful way to surprise and delight friends and family during the holidays.
Both classes will be presented by Amy Patton at the Lakeport Library at 1425 North High Street in Lakeport. The classes are free to attend and all materials will be provided. Supplies are limited though, so registration is required by calling 707-263-8817.
The first class will begin on December 3 at 10am. Participants will learn how to create a shell necklace with fabric scraps. Anyone who has extra fabric scraps at home or enjoys other fabric based crafts would enjoy making this beautiful necklace. This craft will demonstrate making fabric twine and tying two different styles of knots.
The second class is on December 17 at 2pm. At this class participants will learn how to create a snowflake crystal with beads for use as a necklace or as an ornament. This necklace is constructed with pearls, crystals, and seed beads to simulate the elegant beauty of an icy snowflake.
Anyone who is interested in giving out a unique gift is encouraged to contact the library and register for one or both of these crafting classes. Both classes are great for beginning crafters, but advanced crafters can pick up some new skills as well.
For more information, contact the Lake County Library by calling the main branch in Lakeport at 707-263-8817, emailing library@lakecountyca.gov, or visit http://library.lakecountyca.gov.
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WASHINGTON
Thompson honored with American Farm Bureau Federation’s Friend of Farm Bureau Award
Last week, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena) was presented the Friend of Farm Bureau Award from the American Farm Bureau Federation for his outstanding service to support farmers, growers, and producers during the 117th Congress.
“The American agriculture community powers our economy, and their work is vital to the success of our country,” said Thompson. “I am honored to receive the Friend of Farm Bureau Award from the American Farm Bureau Federation, and I look forward to continuing to work with these leaders and our agriculture community to deliver economic success for every grower, producer, and farmer.”
“We greatly appreciate the attention Congressman Thompson has brought in recent years to the issues of disaster assistance. Our farmers and ranchers depend heavily on accurate and timely payments when it comes to recovery efforts. Given the challenges relating to Phase One and Two rollouts under the Emergency Relief Program (ERP or formerly WHIP+), we applaud the Representative’s efforts to encourage USDA to move more swiftly on these distributions,” said California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson.
Rep. Thompson has always worked to deliver for agriculture communities and has secured many top priorities for farmers, growers, and producers:
- Led the reauthorization of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP, formerly known as WHIP+) to provide direct payments to producers for crop losses due to smoke taint, wildfire, drought or other natural disasters in 2020 and 2021
- $4 million in 2022 and $4.5 million in 2023 (passed the House, waiting action in the Senate) for smoke taint research which goes to three universities, including University of California, Davis
- Recently held a roundtable and Congressional hearing at the Port of Oakland which serves as an essential export gateway for California agricultural goods. Rep. Thompson has been leading efforts to address ongoing issues at the port to help agricultural producers access global markets. Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Rep. Thompson voted to pass, the port was awarded a $36 million grant to address port congestion and help improve the movement of goods. These investments will also help support the port’s roadmap to becoming a zero-emissions port
- Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act which included significant investments to assist the agriculture community deal with the effects of climate change and support Western states that are dealing with unprecedented drought$5 billion in strategic forestry investments
- $21.25 billion in strategic conservation investment
- $13.265 billion in rural development investments
- $4 billion for drought relief in the 7 reclamation states (including California)
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KELSEYVILLE
Santa is coming to the Ely Stage Stop
Don’t miss Santa’s one and only visit at the Ely Stage Stop and Country Museum On December 4 (on Soda Bay Road off HWY 29 just north of Kitt’s Corner). He will be talking to Lake County kids from 11 till 2 p.m. and might take in some of the Fiddler’s Jam in the red barn. Come by and see Santa and enjoy the Fiddler’s Jam in the Barn at noon. Free to all.
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LAKEPORT
Winter Wonderland Blizzard event returns to Lakeport
It’s a Winter Wonderland in Lakeport! The Lakeport Main Street Association is bringing you a Blizzard complete with lights, music and snow falling in Library Park! On December 1, 8 and 15 from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Bring the kids, grandparents, cousins, and friends to experience a beautiful way to celebrate the season! Afterwards, enjoy a bite to eat at one of our restaurants and then look at the Christmas Lights around town! Want to find a restaurant or shopping for after the Blizzard? Check out the Ultimate Lakeport Online Guide found on our website: www.lakeportmainstreet.com
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