LOWER LAKE
Clearlake woman wins Redwood Credit Union’s truck giveaway
Redwood Credit Union hosted its highly anticipated truck giveaway on Sunday, February 5 at a block party at its Lower Lake branch.
Alexandra Villalobos Valencia won the Toyota Tacoma valued at $44,000 and was overjoyed to receive the keys to her new vehicle. While only one finalist walked away with the truck, all finalists went home with prizes including a television, Apple Watch, $500 gift certificate, and more, making the event a win for everyone involved.
“Congratulations to Alexandra, the lucky winner of our truck giveaway,” said Brett Martinez, President and CEO of Redwood Credit Union. “We are thrilled to have such a fantastic response from our members in Lake County. This event is just a small token of our immense gratitude and a testament to our unwavering commitment to provide exceptional service to this community. At RCU, we take pride in everything we do, and our commitment to Lake County remains stronger than ever.”
More than 2,800 entries were received from Lake County residents who became a new member of RCU, referred a friend, or applied for a loan between July 5, 2022 and Jan. 21, 2023. Ten finalists were selected at random, and they had to be present at the block party to win.
The block party included games, entertainment, a food truck, and prizes, and it was enjoyed by locals and RCU employees alike.
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LAKE COUNTY
High School students pass Certified Tourism Ambassador test
Noisemakers, balloons, and cupcakes from Crazy Quilt Farms were all part of the celebration on Feb. 10, 2023, as the first class of high school students in the nation became Lake County Certified Tourism Ambassadors (CTAs).
Tina Scott, the new career technical education, food service, and hospitality teacher at Clear Lake High School and a Certified Tourism Ambassador, added the CTA Certification Training into her curriculum. The Certification Class taught students Lake County history and facts, itinerary building for Lake County visitors, and customer service skills.
All of this will serve students well as they begin to develop resumes and complete college and job applications.
Volunteering at CTA or other community events, proudly wearing their CTA Star lapel pins, will connect the new student CTAs to business leaders and potential employers. Their training and volunteer work will set them apart from others, while reinforcing the pride for the place they call home.
Certified Tourism Ambassadors, Michele Carson (Chair of the CTA Program), Jacie Casteel, Joe Casteel, Helen Finch, and Holly Hansen along with Clear Lake High School Principal Micahel Arredondo, and Assistant Principal Liesl Hendrix joined Scott in celebrating the students on this great achievement. Carson presented each student with a CTA Certificate and a CTA Star lapel pin.
Congratulations to Sophya, Madison, Madysin, Nikki, Sophie, Sophia, Enrique, Gabrielle, Adrian, Jules, and Cassidy on completing their training and passing their certification exams. They will represent Lake County well!
The next CTA Certification Class will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 9 am at Lake Event Design in Lakeport. To register, go to www.ctanetwork.com and click on “proceed to activate your account.”
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About the Certified Tourism Ambassador program, Lake County
The Certified Tourism Ambassador™ (CTA) program is industry-recognized certification that aligns Lake County’s people infrastructure ─ its stakeholder businesses and front-line ─ to increase tourism by Enhancing the Visitor Experience™. With over 175 current CTAs in Lake County, this affordable program drives visitor spending through in-depth knowledge of Lake County; it gives Lake County a competitive advantage; and ensures consistent delivery of a positive Lake County brand experience. The CTA program is contracted by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce through the CTA Network. The CTA program is sponsored by LakeCounty.com (Tourism Improvement District), City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport, Sterling Mortgage, and Lake County Broadband Services. For more information, please contact the Lake County Chamber of Commerce at (707) 263-5092 or cta@lakecochamber.com, or visit Facebook.com/Groups/LakeCountyCTA.
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KELSEYVILLE
Documentary Film Series 2023 in Kelseyville
On Friday, February 24, at 6 p.m. in Kelseyville, there will be a public showing of the documentary, The Fight for Peace, with Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman travels the world to study the cycles of war and peace. From the ritualized combat of the sacred Tinku festival in Bolivia to Rwanda’s post-genocide reconciliation program, this episode deals with humanity’s enormous capacity for violence and the endless pursuit of harmony. Conflict can drive innovation, but is war necessary?
The documentary will be shown free of charge at 6 p.m. at the Lake County Unitarian Church, 3810 Main St., in Kelseyville, CA and will be followed by a moderated discussion.
All are welcome to attend.
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HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE
Lake County Women’s Civic Club Mad Hatter’s fundraising event coming to HVL
Get your tickets now for the Lake County Women’s Civic Club Mad Hatter’s Event, “Feelin’ Groovy” that will take place on Saturday, April 29 at the Greenview Bar and Grill at the Hidden Valley Golf Course. Tickets are $40 each or $320 for a table for eight. This year’s event will include a delicious luncheon, Gong Show entertainment and the opportunity to win raffle prizes, silent auction items and live auction items. It is the biggest fund-raising event of the year for the Lake County Women’s Civic Club. All prizes are donated by generous local businesses and individuals and the funds received are used by the club to enhance programs in Lake County. It is always a fun afternoon. There will be prizes for the best 60s costume so get out your tie dye groovy outfits, go-go boots or stylish Jackie O. outfits. For ticket information contact Kerry Moore at 707-364-6165 or matmoor1741@hotmail.com.
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