KELSEYVILLE
Lake County Father Daughter Dance scheduled for Feb. 18, 2023
The Kelseyville Father-Daughter Dance committee is excited to announce this year’s dance scheduled for Saturday.
The event hosts children and adults of all ages and enjoys celebrating new and old special bonds between generations. This years dance theme is Masquerade Ball. The dance raffles off dozens of prizes all donated by local businesses. Thanks to Lake’s Limos and Tutti Frutti, one lucky guest will win a limo ride and ice cream for themselves and 8 of their friends.
The dance kicks off from 5:30 to 7:30 pm and has a second dance from 8 to 10 pm.
Tickets are $30 for one adult and one child, opportunities to purchase tickets for additional children or adults are also available. Tickets include a carnation flower for each child, a masquerade mask, a photo shoot with souvenir photo, along with a lavish box of sweet treats and refreshments.
Tickets to the event can be purchased at Studebakers Coffee and Deli located in Kelseyville or online through their Facebook page, Kelseyville Father-Daughter Dance or through Eventbrite.
The Father Daughter Dance team enjoys bringing this occasion to the community and 100% of the proceeds are donated back to the community.
For questions or to donate please contact Allison Panella at 707.483.2383.
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LOWER LAKE
‘Small Business Success in 2023’ event to be Held February 22
Do you have an idea you always believed could make a great business? The County of Lake wants to help you get started!
On Wednesday, February 22, the County of Lake will be hosting a small and micro business owner training in Lower Lake, focused on “Business Start-up and Expansion in 2023.” The event takes place at Lake County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association Brick Hall, 16374 Main Street, in Lower Lake 6 to 7:30 p.m.
This valuable event, hosted by program operator, Community Development Services (CDS), is part of the County of Lake Small and Micro Business Assistance Program, funded through the State of California’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
Participants will receive information and assistance in the following subject areas:
- Developing Your Business Plan
- Knowing Your Customer
- Revenue and Cost Forecasting
- Funding Your Business; and
- Workforce Development
These are some of the building blocks you need to take your business from an idea or concept to reality, and this event is well suited to those thinking about starting a business, as well as existing business owners with five or fewer employees.
There is no cost to attend, but space is limited, and we expect there will be significant interest.
If you, or a current or prospective business owner you know, would like to attend, call the program operator, Community Development Services, at 707-279-1540 or email Andy@CDS.consulting to reserve your space!
Any further questions can also be directed to 707-279-1540 or Andy@CDS.consulting.
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LAKE COUNTY
Special Olympics’ annual Polar Plunge on February 25
Lake County Special Olympics is excited to once again be planning our annual Polar Plunge which is scheduled for Feb. 25, 2023.
What is a Polar Plunge?
The Polar Plunge is a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations, and businesses to support Lake County athletes by jumping into icy, cold Clear Lake on Feb. 25, 2023. The Plunge is not a swim, it is a fundraiser! Plungers must raise a minimum of $125 in donations to participate. Don’t want to dip but still want to help? Register as a “chicken” and you’ll be excused from plunging.
How to register
Participants can register and set up their own personal or team web page at LakeCountyPolarPlunge.com. You can then email family, friends and coworkers to support your plunge. $125 earns you a Polar Plunge long sleeved t-shirt and free admittance to the post Plunge party. More incentive prizes are received at higher levels of donations. Don’t worry, people registered as chickens receive all the same prizes.
Why take the plunge?
Special Olympics provides year round sports training and competition opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities FOR FREE! By participating in Special Olympics, athletes gain self-confidence and self-esteem that carries over into their everyday lives, giving them the opportunity to be a contributing member in our local community. All money raised will support local Lake County athletes. This is our only source of funding, we receive no government dollars.
Schedule of Events Feb. 25, 2023
Registration: 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Costume contest: 11:45am
Plunge: noon.
Post party: 12:30 pm hosted by the Kelseyville Lion’s Club
For more information: Mary and John Lahti, merrymarylahti@gmail.com
Donations can also be mailed to Lake County Special Olympics, POBox 94, Lakeport, CA 95453
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SACRAMENTO
Senator McGuire fights to eliminate state taxes on Kincade Fire PG&E settlements
Senate Majority Leader Mike McGuire introduced legislation this week that would ensure survivors of the devastating 2019 Kincade Fire will be exempt from paying state income taxes on settlement awards from PG&E. The 2019 fire, which was sparked by a faulty PG&E transmission line, forced nearly 100,000 people to flee, and destroyed 174 homes.
“The Kincade Fire was massive and horribly destructive. Hundreds of neighbors lost everything. PG&E victimized these survivors once, they shouldn’t have to suffer again,” said McGuire. “The guts of this bill are simple, but incredibly important: The legislation would eliminate all state taxes on Kincade Fire PG&E settlement funds putting millions back into the pockets of deserving survivors.”
PG&E has estimated liabilities as high as $800 million for personal damage claims which are wrapped up in a settlement case in front of the courts. SB 370 will ensure that once payments are finally awarded in connection with the 2019 Kincade Fire, wildfire victims will be exempt from paying state personal income and corporation taxes on their settlement claim.
The legislation is co-authored by Senator Dodd and Assemblymembers Wood and Connolly.
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